Volume 55, No. 2 The Student Newspaper of Cinnaminson High School December 2013 1197 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson NJ 08077 Petty Lunch Theft is Customary to Some at CHS by J.J. Walsh ‘14 from the wrap line because the size of the theft Staff Writer the area is more open and or how expensive there is minimal security,” the item is; it is still While students have says an anonymous student. theft and it is wrong the option to either buy Other than wraps, students and students will be or bring their lunch, some frequently steal cookies. charged with a crime have discovered a third op- Students either take if caught doing it,” tion: stealing. more cookies than they’ve she finished. According to some paid for or simply just take What’s dis- students, lunch theft seems a handful and walk away. concerting about this to be common in the school Lunch theft is apparent to trend is that school cafeteria. In fact, it is now quite a few people, although lunches themselves somewhat of a norm to it does not seem to bother are not very expen- some, to the point where them, nor does it go report- sive. Today, a stan- most students would do ed as it probably should. dard lunch is up to nothing to stop it. With four Senior Austin Em- $3.25. The people lunches a day, students have ery explains, “People steal stealing lunches are numerous opportunities to lunches pretty much every photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher most likely not do- take whatever they want— day. It’s actually a pretty The most common items stolen from the lunch room are wraps and cookies. ing it because they and get away with it. In a easy thing to do.” cafeteria service causes Llewellyn warns students cannot afford to buy busy line, some students Students may not prices to rise and it means that stealing any part of a it. If that is the case, special have been known to covert- know how much of a dis- that students who follow lunch should be something circumstances can be made ly grab a free lunch. service they are doing their the rules will end up paying where students should con- with the school so that stu- “I feel students may school by stealing lunches. more for their lunch. sider the consequences. dents have the ability to eat feel more inclined to steal The loss of income to the In fact, Mrs. “It doesn’t matter lunch everyday. Cinnaminson Police Criminalize Fighting in Schools by Mike Zelinka ‘16 ISS or police referral. The incident happens on school yourself in a threatening logic, if a fight happens on a News Editor new policy now involves property and it can be con- situation, others feel differ- school bus, it is now consid- the police immediately. Any sidered a crime... the stu- ently. In sophomore Kim ered a criminal offense. Cinnaminson High physical assault or fight will dents can or most likely will Lanholm’s opinion, “it is The goal of this new School has always been a now be considered a crime be charged.” Typically, a good the police are getting policy is to prevent violent relatively safe place to be. and will be punished ac- fight like this would be the involved.” situations from escalating. CHS is certainly not a place cordingly. first offense for the indi- Officer Czarsasty Hopefully, this will result with a high reputation of According to Gor- viduals involved. Czarsasty also feels that police in- in a total disappearance of violence, but occasionally man, this rule has been in says that, “Most of the time, volvement is important fighting at CHS. fights will break out in the the agenda since he and the punishment will most in this case. “I believe if Ultimately, Czarsas- hallways or the lunchroom. Mrs. Llewellyn arrived. likely be community service kids realize there are con- ty feels that violent situ- These actions, infrequent Gorman says the adminis- depending on the severity of sequences to their actions ations need to be handled as they may be in the grand tration wants “to make sure the crime.” Even so, most then they may second guess promptly and severely, in scheme of things, will no the message is clear. This students would be wise to what they’re actually about order to completely wipe longer be tolerated at CHS. is a place where we will avoid any such punishment. to do,” he says. out any fights that could Vice Principal Gor- not tolerate fighting.” The Whether it’s the “Anything that hap- happen in the future. man believes that fighting altered policy that is being agenda’s warning or the pens once you leave your Whether you feel the “is not an appropriate way initiated into the curriculum administration’s rules, stu- doorstep on the way to new policy is appropriate or to solve a conflict.” A pre- states that if a fight occurs, dents should assume that school, from school, all the too harsh, it will definitely viously used policy is now both students involved can fights will not be taken way to getting back inside affect CHS students in the being adopted to stop any be charged with a crime and lightly anymore. your house… that’s con- future. This new policy will violence that occurs at CHS. referred to the police. While some stu- sidered on school time,” make students think twice In previous years, fighting Officer Czarsasty dents think it’s unreason- Czarsasty says. before throwing a punch would result in an OSS, explains, “If some type of able to not be able to defend According to this anytime soon.

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Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Page 2 December 2013 Social Media Exposes Some Hip-Hop Hypocrisy by Jake Barnes ‘14 group member was a hypocrite. had lost all creditability. However, tle disgusted to say the least but you Copy Editor Box Won, one of the group’s SADD advisor Mr. Faltz believes shouldn’t discount the message be- dancers, had numerous explicit and that the assembly still relayed the cause of the messenger. It also truly It could be argued that the drug-related photos posted on his message of drug and bullying pre- shows you how drinking and drugs only thing to be taken away from Twitter and Instagram accounts. vention to the students of CHS. do have consequences because Box the Red Ribbon assembly was a The photos were highly criticized “I believe the message of Won was suspended.” Indeed, when better understanding of the word by the students the assem- the administration became aware of irony. During Red Ribbon Week on social media. bly drove the incident, Hip Hop Fundamentals in October, Cinnaminson High Some found it home the wrote the school a letter of apology. School’s SADD program put on hilarious, while message The group also informed an assembly to inform the students others were an- about al- CHS that Box Won had been sus- about drug and bullying prevention. noyed. For some- ternatives pended from the group for two They invited the group “Hip Hop one who preaches to drugs weeks without pay. The SADD club Fundamentals” to educate the stu- about the dangers and bul- usually puts on a hip-hop themed dents about the dangers of drug use. of drugs, Won lying and assembly to relay the message of However, their “performance” was seemed to be ac- it was the dangers of drugs. The club typi- quite controversial. tively encourag- also mo- cally books a dance crew named The first reactions were ing drug use. One tivational “Faceless Entertainment.” How- overwhelmingly pessimistic, as photo he posted with the ever, after a recommendation from many students were simply unable on Instagram dancing,” a staff member, the club decided to to comprehend the meaning of the was captioned explains book Hip Hop Fundamentals. assembly. “I thought it was hor- with “#WeedOut- Faltz. He Ultimately, Faltz does not rible. They really didn’t talk about Wednesday” and also be- regret the decision to invite the drugs at all,” says Junior Sabrina showed an inebri- lieves that group to perform in front of CHS, Atkinson. As the group was break ated Won smok- the ac- saying that he is always willing to dancing on stage and explaining ing marijuana. tions of give a new group an opportunity the meaning and history of hip-hop, A tweet Box Won to send out their message to high- several people felt as if the purpose he wrote read, should not schoolers. At the end of the day, the of the assembly was completely ig- “DK birthday photo courtesy of Brad Hawthorne discour- assembly may have caused contro- nored. Following the assembly, cu- party last week.Box Won shown smoking weed in a Twitter photo age the versy, but the students all learned rious students decided to look at the I’ll outdrink any- students something from it. Hip Hop Funda- group’s Twitter account. This led one!” It was accompanied by a pic- from taking the message the group mentals showed the students first- them to search for individual mem- ture of Won drinking alcohol out was trying to deliver in stride. Faltz hand that drugs can have negative bers on Twitter. These searches re- of a measuring cup. At this point, reveals how he felt about Won’s effects on people’s careers and rep- vealed a surprising discovery: one the students felt that the assembly Twitter photos, saying, “I was a lit- utations. Cinnaminson Schools Reach Milestone of 150 Years by Sean Gallagher ‘14 school spirit that she has noticed in 20-25 years.” Illuzzi indicates that person to fulfill any expectation of Features Editor her five years as principal. On the there will be “more emphasis on what a good life can be.” Illuzzi is subject of the 150th anniversary, technology.” Mrs. Llewellyn be- not only proud of the school district, December 12, 2013 marked Mrs. Llewellyn believes that, “It’s lieves that, “In time, we’ll see posi- but he admires the character of Cin- a milestone in Cinnaminson history. nice for students to learn history tive effects from our new evaluation naminson students. “Anyone who This day represents the 150th anni- about their schools.” This sentiment system.” She, too, hopes for “more has come into our schools has com- versary of Cinnaminson Township is shared by Dr. Illuzzi, himself a technology,” along with “more col- mented on just how polite and help- Public Schools. Dr. Illuzzi, who is self-professed history buff. lege-ready approval.” ful the kids are.” Illuzzi feels that currently in his 14th year as district “Personally, being a former The school’s plans for new this has always been true of Cin- superintendent, explained that 150 social studies teacher, it’s great to renovations, coupled with the intro- naminson and that the future for the years ago, Palmyra, Riverton, Del- see that the people who gave so duction of BYOT classrooms, will district is promising. ran and Cinnaminson were all part much years ago are being recog- help transition CHS into a more One CHS teacher, Mr. Masi, of the same school district. In those nized and appreciated,” says Illuzzi. modern institution. has personally witnessed the educa- days, the only public school in Cin- For Mrs. Llewellyn, Cin- On the appeal of Cinnamin- tional opportunities and people that naminson was called the Lower naminson Public Schools represent son schools, Mrs. Llewellyn says, come out of Cinnaminson. Masi, Chester School. The school was a community. “This place is built on “It’s a prideful place. Students love who now teaches Financial Readi- ramshackle, one room building that community spirit,” she comments. this place, adults love this place. ness and Computing for College, at- housed only a handful of children. “It is a small, tight-knit commu- People come back to visit here.” Il- tended CHS in its early days. Masi Back then, schooling only went nity with strong people.” The sig- luzzi agrees, commenting, “Work- graduated in the class of 1968. Six up to sixth grade, took up to eight nificance to celebrate the 150th an- ing with the students and staff is years later, he became a business months, and only boys were admit- niversary in her opinion is, “Any really a privilege.” It’s reassuring teacher at CHS and has proudly re- ted. The Lower Chester School was milestone is important…a life, a to Illuzzi to see the work he initi- mained in the district for 40 years. originally located where Westfield marriage, or a township.” The mid- ated in 1999 have very positive ef- Masi reflects on his time at CHS, Friends is now. dle school recently celebrated its fects. saying “The kids are well-behaved Cinnaminson High School 40th anniversary, coinciding with In the past, Illuzzi has reor- and pretty bright. They’re great to itself was constructed in 1961. this one. To commemorate their an- ganized the school district to split be around.” In 40 years, a lot of Students began attending CHS the niversary, the middle school plans the different grade levels into more things have changed, but according following year. In 1962, CHS was to host a Senior Breakfast combined appropriate schools. He also peti- to Masi, the kids have always been even more packed than it is now. with a birthday celebration of sorts. tioned to improve the “outdated, great. At the time, the school consisted Looking into the future of torn and generally disgusting uni- “The families [in Cinnamin- of only one floor and educated stu- Cinnaminson schools, both Illuzzi forms” CHS athletes were given son] care about education,” says dents from 7th to 12th grade. Even and Llewellyn see a bright one. before he arrived. These are the ac- Masi. The teachers and adminis- worse, two students would have to The two stress that the technology complishments he is most proud of trations, such as Illuzzi, Llewellyn share a small, cramped locker. within the school will improve and as superintendent. and Masi all believe in the power Things have definitely that they hope for a ground break- For Illuzzi, Cinnaminson of strong public education. This is changed for the better since then. ing renovation of the building. “The Public Schools represent more than something that Cinnaminson Town- The best change Mrs. Llewellyn hopeful renovation could give the just a school district. “They rep- ship Public Schools have proudly claims is the increased amount of community a facility that could last resent opportunity for any young represented for 150 years. Page 3 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Holiday Gifts

Page 3 FEATURESThe Ship’s Log December 2013 Relaxed Holiday Shopping Due to New Releases by Gia Cordisio ‘16 too much for a Bluetooth 5C. It is a cheaper option, pletely redesigned and talk comparing the iPad to Staff Writer accessible speaker, there when compared to the 5S. weighs just one pound. Its the Windows 8 tablet. This are cheaper options. The The 5C comes in five dif- battery is said to hold ten tablet, offered at a much This time of the year HMDX Jam Classic Wire- ferent colors: blue, green, hours, which seems extraor- cheaper price of $299.00, leaves students anxious for less Bluetooth Speaker has pink, yellow and white. At dinary for iPad owners. At is a great gift idea. Many winter break and the holi- rave reviews from those people have switched to the day season. However, the who have it and the price Windows 8 tablet, because weeks leading up to the is much more appealing at of price or because it sim- break can be extremely $34.00. ply offers a wider range of stressful for students when Sophomore Katie things to do. trying to figure out what to Bove speaks for a great ma- There are two new get their friends and family jority of teenagers when she gaming systems that are on for Christmas. says she “wants an iPhone the top of many people’s Fortunately, tech- 5S.” wish lists. The PlaySta- nological competitions rise The regular price tion 4 and the Xbox One. and there are many new of- for the iPhone 5S could be The PlayStation 4 is priced fers available for the holi- as much as $700 in some around $400.00 while the day season. instances. However, most Xbox One is priced around One popular gift people will not be forced $500.00. These won’t be that many teens are asking to spend that much for their cheap but they will defi- for is the Beats by Dre Pill: phone. Most likely, if you photo courtesy of www.pcadvisor.co.uk and blogs.villagevoice.com nitely make someone ex- a speaker with Bluetooth are on a data plan with your The Beats Pill speaker and Playstation 4 are great gift ideas. tremely happy. Conferencing. The Pill is carrier you will be able to Remember, too, that priced at $199.99. How- get the phone for a more a much more affordable $499.00, the iPad will defi- there are plenty of sales and ever, you can get the pill at reasonable price around price, the 5C hovers around nitely leave a hole in your promotional codes available for cheaper if you hunt for $199.00 for the 16 GB, $99.00 for the 16 GB and pocket. However, people from now until the end of a bargain. A website called $299.00 for the 32 GB, and $199.00 for the 32 GB. claim that it is definitely the holiday season. There DHgate.com is offering the $399.00 for the 64 GB. Keeping with the worth the money. are many ways that you can pill at almost half price for If that price is still Apple theme, the iPad Air If you’re looking for get the hottest presents with- only $110.00. too much for some people, was recently released. The a cheaper alternative to the out leaving a huge whole in If $110.00 is still there is always the iPhone new iPad has been com- iPad, there has been a lot of your wallet. Ally Herron: Celebrity Enthusiast or Fortunate Fan? by Valerie McAdams ‘14 mous people she has met Through these contests, her best to not harass the ce- until a few days before, be- Staff Writer have been at concerts. Ally has met people she lebrities’ accounts with her cause last minute tickets are This past March, never dreamed of meeting, tweets. “I try not to spam always cheaper. I also go to If you follow Soph- Ally entered a contest to such as Taylor Swift and them. If anything it’s some- small Q102 events, so they omore Ally Herron on Twit- win Taylor Swift tickets. Selena Gomez. thing dumb like ‘Hey, love usually aren’t announced ter, you know she if often After she won, Ally started In a very short you.’” until the day before.” reaching out to celebrities entering more and more amount of time, Ally has After numerous Meeting all of these or entering contests to win contests. As a result, she met an obscene amount of contests and countless celebrities helped Ally find celebrities. Some of the ce- tweets, Ally’s been very out about entertainment lebrities that stick out in Al- successful in meeting a lot management, a career she ly’s head are Bruno Mars, of her favorite stars. hopes to pursue. Jesse McCartney, the Back- Considering all of Besides focusing on street Boys and One Direc- the stars she has met, there celebrities, Ally is also tion. are still a few that she As to her favorite desperately wants to celebrity experience, Ally meet. “Demi Lovato, feels that, “Taylor Swift and I love her so much photo courtesy of Ally Herron Selena Gomez were so and I heard she’s so Herron poses with the five stars of the boy band One Direction. sweet and it was awesome sweet. And Miley speaking to them. One Di- Cyrus for sure. I’ve meet and greet tickets. went to concerts more of- rection was awesome too, loved her for forever.” Ally has personally ten. She has continued to it’s hard to choose a favor- Ally will be attending met numerous musicians, win VIP passes and concert ite.” Miley’s concert at the actors and YouTube stars. tickets. On Twitter, Ally has Wells Fargo Center She does this by buying According to Ally, over 600 followers and of- this April, which is tickets to shows or by en- most people think she meets ten tweets to One Direction, part of Miley’s tering radio or social media all these people by stalking internet star Lohanthony Bangerz tour. contests. them. In reality, this couldn’t and Josh Hutcherson. She Other than the photo courtesy of Ally Herron Meeting celebrities be further from the truth. “I uses her personal account to upcoming Miley Herron smiles with artist Selena Gomez is almost like a regular thing win contests a lot,” says tweet at celebrities and to Cyrus concert, Ally’s for Ally. “I meet a celebrity Ally. “Most people think I enter contests; nothing not sure what her next event plays volleyball for CHS like every two weeks or so,” go on the streets and like ac- anonymous. Though she will be. and can also be seen on the says Ally. tually stalk them but usually can be seen tweeting celeb- “Usually I don’t know if lacrosse field in the spring- So far, all of the fa- I just win contests.” rities almost daily, Ally does I’m going to meet someone time. Page 4 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Chewing Tobacco Hits CHS NY Raises Tobacco by Amanda McAneney ‘14 tobacco is more appealing so light headed. It happens Sports Editor than lighting up a cigarette. the first time you do it. I Unlike cigarettes, chewing didn’t throw up though.” Minimum Age to 21 The popularity of tobacco has all dif- smokeless tobacco among ferent types of fla- by Anthony Murphy ‘17 routine when they reach Cinnaminson High School vors that can range Staff Writer high school. When an 18 students has been grow- from fruity flavors year-old, or senior in high ing larger and larger for the to spearmint. Smoking cigarettes school, could buy tobacco, past few years. It is more so To most is a habit that most people they could simply hand it to a problem among the male people who don’t can pick up from peer pres- a 16 year-old, or sophomore population, rather than the use smokeless to- sure in high school. In Cin- in high school. That 16 year females. bacco, it is found to naminson High School old now has to ask a 21 year Chewing tobacco, be gross. Senior Ol- there are a definite amount old who isn’t in their close also known as “spitting a ivia McCaw agrees of people that stay away proximity in their high lip” or “dipping,” is when by saying “It’s not from smoking because they school. realize the risks of it and The main goal of the you take twists of tobacco my cup of tea” and photo courtesy of kickit.missouristate.edu how harmful it can be to new law is to make it harder and place them between “it’s kind of gross.” A new trend at CHS: Smokeless tobacco. your cheek or gum and Guys justify your body. Then there’s the for minors with great po- teeth. The nicotine is then that statement by blaming When asked if he other people who either re- tential to start up an awful absorbed through the mouth it on the high demands of was a frequent user and he alize the risks but don’t care habit. tissue. This causes the per- women; however, girls are said, “I will buy it occa- or don’t realize how much Before this, New son chewing to have to spit not the only people that find sionally. I know it’s bad for damage they are doing to Jersey was tied with Wash- the excess saliva because this type of habit unappeal- you, its straight gum decay. their body. ington D.C., Alabama, you do not want to swal- ing. Senior Jake McDevitt It’s worse than smoking but Mayor Michael Alaska and Utah for the low it unless you prefer to hates this behavior claiming it’s cheaper. Its just fun and Bloomberg officially signed highest tobacco age at 19. have a horrible taste in your “(I) would never do that. It’s something to do.” the bill stating that the mini- mouth. disgusting.” Some people might mum age to buy tobacco is It is no longer an un- Last year, this was a be wincing at the fact that 21. common sight to see boys popular trend on some high he justified his use of chew- They realize that after school or on the week- school’s teams. Before prac- ing tobacco as it is fun and they cannot possibly get rid ends carrying around a wa- tice, you could find some of something to do, but that’s of all minors from possess- ter bottle and spitting into it, the boys ‘spitting a lip.’ why kids do it. ing tobacco but they can filling it up with unsightly Senior Marty Mc- However, what make it harder for them to and pungent brown saliva. Donald spoke about this teens don’t deal with are the get it. According to tobac- According to can- recent problem saying “It’s contents of the smokeless cofreekids.com most kids cer.org, 3.2% of people in definitely not going to be tobacco they’re putting into try their first cigarette be- the US ages 12 and older a problem (for teams) this their bodies. According to tween the ages of 11-13. use smokeless tobacco, year, it was mostly the kids the U.S. Smokeless Tobac- Thirteen year-old and of that number 44% that graduated last year co company, some of the in- kids most likely are get- of those users are younger that did it. (Most) coaches gredients in Skoal Long Cut ting their first cigarettes than 18. People will claim didn’t know about it, but Cherry include water and from older siblings. If their photo courtesy of vaporking.com that chewing tobacco, rather when they did catch (play- flavor, but also propylene brother or sister is at least Tobacco age may be raised. than smoking it, is less of a ers) once last year, we had glycol, or the alcohol used 18, they are just five years risk of lung cancer, which it to run.” in antifreeze; sodium bicar- older which is a usual age is. But that doesn’t make it An anonymous CHS bonate, the white powder gap between siblings. If Gov. Chris Christie has not any less harmful. student who is no stranger to used in fire extinguishers; their brother or sister has to yet passed a bill regarding Although it decreas- smokeless tobacco explains ammonium, the by-product now be at least 21 years old, raising the age in New Jer- es the risk of lung cancer, his reason behind doing it. of ammonia, which is a col- the gap jumps to nine years sey; but it would not be sur- you are more likely to get When asked about when he orless gas used in fertilizers which is more of an unusual prising to most people if he mouth cancer or stomach started using it, he said, “It and household cleaners. gap between siblings. did. New York City, being cancer. was the summer going into So, before you make Even though sta- one of the trend setters in Kids are aware of the freshman year.” He then the decision to use this, tistics show that most kids the country, will most likely risks that smokeless tobac- described what it was like make sure you know what pick up their first cigarette make many states reconsid- co has, but still choose to do his first time dipping. “I felt you’re putting into your at 11-13, cigarettes are usu- er their minimum tobacco it. In their minds, chewing like I was paralyzed, I was mouth. ally added to kids daily age. byEminem Amanda McAneney ‘14 Releases album is titled “Bad HitGuy.” guard Album down. It’s a sincere Marshall but this one is mostly Mathers bor- rap. The lyrics LP2are genius. Sports Editor The song is a sequel to one tribute that comes off as ing. Overall, this album is one of Eminem’s biggest hits, completely genuine. On this album, of Eminem’s best, even sur- The popular and “Stan.” “Bad Guy” is creepy Another track, “Sur- Eminem collaborates with passing his first LP. sometimes controversial and twisted. It’s a great start vival,” was used in the trail- Kendrick Lamar on a track Critically, the album rapper Eminem recently re- to the album. er for Call of Duty: Ghosts. called “Love Game.” This has been well received. leased his new album, The The album contin- It’s easily one of the best is quintessential Eminem: The New York Times, along Marshall Mathers LP 2. I ues with “Rhyme or Rea- songs on the album. With fast, funny and clever. Even with The Guardian praise would highly suggest listen- son,” where Eminem raps an intense beat and a sim- better, it also tells a story. I the “relentless” nature ing to the Eminem’s first LP about the father he never ple, but powerful message, feel that this song will be- of the album. The Times before listening to this one. knew. It’s a very angry “Survival” is a great track. come more popular as more acknowledge that Eminem There are many follow- song, but at the same time, Unfortunately, there people get to listen to it. is getting older, but he still up songs and references to it’s really catchy. are some weak songs of this Another great song refuses to grow up. For fans, his previous work on the He goes on to rap album. For instance, “Stron- is “Rap God.” This is by far this is something they never new album. If you’re new about his mother, in an un- ger Than I Was” is one of Eminem’s best work on the want to see happen. On the to Eminem’s music, most usually forgiving tone. It’s my least favorite Eminem album. The song is amazing whole, music reviewers of these references will go called “Headlights.” On it, songs to date. He sings the and it manages to live up to seem to agree that Eminem over your head. he apologizes to his mother. entire song, not rapping at its egotistical title. The song has managed to keep The first song on the He seems to be letting his all. I don’t mind slow songs, is six minutes of straight himself from getting old. Page 5 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Gambling Addiction Puts Many Students in Debt by Andrew DeStefano ‘14 sports gambling, psychol- bets every week, they have processed by the school as Gambling, while Staff Writer ogy teacher Mr. Campbell the option to open up a tab well. seeming like a fun way to states, “Nationwide gam- with the bookie,” he contin- If knowledge about make a game more interest- Sports gambling, bling addiction is on the rise ues, “it usually takes place any type of gambling is re- ing, is accompanied with though not taking place on due to the internet. There online, and every month a ported to the administration, serious threats. the campus of CHS, has be- are numerous psychological stranger will come to your there are a vast number of Listening to conver- come more apparent to the studies that prove gambling house to either drop off or punishments that could be sations around the halls of student body. to be as dangerous as other receive money.” enforced, depending on the CHS, there will be much The federal govern- addictions.” At CHS, a student has logistics of the case. “Sports talk about the gambling ad- ment passed a law in 1992 Many gambling, and gambling of diction at CHS. Many laugh which made sports gam- people do not any sort is not tolerated at at their fellow friends who bling, professional or other- realize there CHS,” says Vice Principal are deeply in debt, but that wise, illegal. However, like are drastic con- and disciplinarian Mr. Gor- could leave them in some many other student vices, il- sequences for man. “If I were to become serious trouble with their legal sports gambling has a betting money knowledgeable of this, I bookie, or stranger coming large impact on the students you don’t have. would have to investigate to their house to pick up the who partake in it. But now Senior Ryan the matter to the fullest ex- money. in the prime of the NFL sea- Lilley has been tent,” he continues to say, Gambling does not son, gambling talk is at its told of these “However there is no prece- seem to be as serious when peak in the CHS hallways. consequences dent to base a student’s pun- friendly or low-stakes bets “Yeah, there are a second-hand. ishment off of. I haven’t had are set between friends. lot of people who gamble, “It’s so stupid, photo courtesy of www.pehub.com any issues with gambling at However, that is not the and the number is always I’ve heard sto-Students are now gambling on sporting events. CHS in the past.” case at CHS. increasing because people ries of people When the NFL sea- Once you start los- are wining,” says freshman having to skip town because run into a predicament with son comes to an end, most ing hundreds of dollars and Dom Cicale. Cicale himself they couldn’t pay a debt.” online sports gambling. “I believe that sports betting are forced to bring your in- does not declare he gam- Sports gambling it- like winning money,” says will decline. However, nocent friends into it by ask- bles, however he admits to self does not pose a violent the student. However, at people like senior Christian ing for money, it becomes witnessing others gamble. threat to students, unless a one time this student was DeLuca argues that fact: “I dangerous. However, the Many believe it’s fun student were to bet money more than $600 dollars in think sports gambling stays most common line for an to make a quick easy buck, that he or she cannot ac- debt to an online bookie. at about the same rate af- addict is “I can’t stop bet- but few bets could easily count for. “They feel like Along with the ter football season. College ting, I need to win money turn a student into a gam- they’re betting with fake threat of physical harm basketball season is com- back.” While the gambler bling addict. When asked money,” says senior Aus- from the “bookie”, if a stu- ing up, and there are a lot of wishes to do right, they of- about his viewpoint on tin Emery. “If a student dent is caught, they will be games to bet on.” ten end up in debt. Pirate Poll

How do you feel about the use of tobacco among minors?

“I think it smells terrible and it’s “With all the facts it’s stupid why bad for you. You could die!” they’d want to smoke!” -Mrs Neuman -Mrs. Loza

“it’s a bad habit that could be a gate- way to other drugs.” -Tristan Scott Photos and Questions Courtesy of : “It’s a terrible thing that shouldn’t “I dont know how they afford it and happen.” Andrew Destefano ‘14 based off the facts, I don’t know -Norman Berry why they do it” and -Mr Wilson Jake Barnes ‘14 Page 6 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Overly-Long Catching Fire is Well-Acted but Dull by Sean Gallagher ‘14 girl favorites Josh Hutcher- can handle more graphic vi- bad as in the original and the elaborate costumes and ex- Features Editor son and Liam Hemsworth. olence onscreen. Often, we costumes, makeup and sets position over excitement Jennifer Lawrence out are told rather than shown all feel more alive. Having and human emotion. Even It’s disappointing acts these two gentlemen what violence is being com- said this, special effects do though The Hunger Games when a big-budget film like by a long shot. As a result mitted. When we do see it, not make a movie. For me, was at times a creaky affair, The Hunger Games: Catch- of Hutcherson and Hems- it’s bloodless and therefore movies are successful when I was moved to tears dur- ing Fire doesn’t fully utilize worth’s bland acting, much less impactful. they hit me on an emotional ing one pivotal scene and I its eclectic cast of actors. of the drama lacks heft and The original Hunger level, something which the tensed up during the action. Jennifer Lawrence, Woody weight. Games film was not with- first Hunger Games did, de- As Catching Fire Harrelson and Stanley Tuc- Catching Fire does out its flaws. Director Gary spite its problems. goes on, we are left to watch ci continue to own this se- have a few interesting sci- Ross overused shaky cam- Catching Fire starts Katniss go through seem- ries, while the other actors ence-fiction concepts. In era movements to simulate out slow, in an attempt to ingly endless misery. This don’t seem to be giving it some respects, it’s a very the chaotic violence. This build the stakes for the new didn’t make me appreciate their all. Or they are–and political film. It deals with time around, Francis Law- Hunger Games that follow. her struggles more. Instead, their all just isn’t enough. totalitarian government; I grew increasingly bored. Take for example Phil- with the oppressors and the Being that this is the sec- lip Seymour Hoffman and oppressed. The social com- ond film in a series of four, Donald Sutherland. These mentary in this movie is I never felt for a minute two are acting legends and far more substantive than that Katniss was in signifi- all they’re allowed to do is the Twilight-esque romance cant danger. A better film scheme quietly in rooms. and the much too clean ac- would’ve fooled me, despite It’s especially discouraging tion. Socialites offer Peeta a myself. Book fans (of which to see Hoffman on autopilot purple drink at a party, tell- I am not) will likely appre- here. ing him to drink it so that ciate Catching Fire’s run Jennifer Lawrence’s he will throw up. This way, time, which I assume cor- emotionally damaged Kat- he will be able to eat every- responds to a wealth of ma- niss is still the best part of thing they offer him. terial taken from the book. the movie. Lawrence makes Moments like this Where the original felt raw for an extraordinary, strong are far and few between. and fresh, this sequel feels female lead. That being The problem with the PG- Photo courtesy of Lionsgate like an overlong retread said, this film is loaded with 13 rating in this case is that Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen in Catching Fire. into familiar territory. I kept underdeveloped characters the harshness of the vio- waiting to have a strong re- and ideas, robbing it–and lence is numbed. I under- rence (I Am Legend) has The deliberate pace only sponse while watching this the central romance–of stand this film is playing replaced Ross. Technically, caused me to lose interest film, but in the end I was any tension. Katniss Ever- towards a tween-teen audi- Ross has made a much more long before the climax ar- left cold. Fans clearly em- deen’s two boy-toys, Peeta ence, but I believe that the impressive film. The CGI rived. Catching Fire is a braced this one, but it didn’t and Gale, are played by fan people who read the book fire is not as embarrassingly bloated sequel that values do much for me.

Arkhamby Sean Gallagher ‘14 Originsrience. In time, youis will a ad - Goodcombat system Butis still out -Notaren’t any Great new Riddler tro Follow-Up- punches and when gliding Features Editor just to hearing Roger Craig standing, but it hasn’t really phies to collect that I have over Gotham’s streets. This Smith’s gravelly tones in been improved or modified found. is still a fairly new game, so It’s strange at first place of Conroy. significantly. Even without Arkham City greatly perhaps the technical issues to hear the voice of Batman Voice actors aside, changing much, taking on expanded the open-world will improve over time. in Arkham Origins. The im- Batman: Arkham Ori- twenty bad guys at once is our hero is allowed to ex- One completely new mortal fan-favorite Kevin gins is a solid follow-up still extremely satisfying. plore, which can also be addition to the series is Bat- Conroy does not lend his to the universally beloved This time around, said of Arkham Origins. As man’s improved detective voice to the character this Arkham City. It just doesn’t the gadgets have advanced the title implies, this game mode. He has been called time around. Also not re- wow you in the same way. a bit more, making the com- is a prequel of sorts to the the World’s Greatest Detec- bat easier on the first two games in the series. tive and this game incorpo- whole. Batman now A bounty is placed on Bat- rates more of his deduction has access to a Re- man’s head by the villainous than previous installments. mote Claw, which Black Mask, causing eight Batman can use his detec- means he can string of Gotham’s deadliest as- tive mode vision to analyze enemies together sassins to go after him. Due crime scenes for evidence from a distance and to this game’s unique time and reconstruct murders. grapple out of cer- line, Batman is still consid- This allows players to stop tain situations. ered a suspicious vigilante and rewind crime in order to Arkham Or- by the Gotham City Police find important clues. igins, and to an ex- Department. His future ally, Batman: Arkham tent Arkham City, is Detective James Gordon, is Origins may not revolu- one of those games pursuing him. tionize the beat-‘em-up that can burn away The plot isn’t quite genre—or surpass the origi- hours of your time. as strong this time around, nal games-but it still deliv- Whether you de- but the graphics are as pol- ers the goods. As with the cide to stop random ished as ever. In particu- other two games in the se- Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Games Montrealcrime, complete lar, the cut-scenes (which I ries, there are plenty of un- The Caped Crusader comes into his own in the much-anticipated Arkham Origins. missions, or fin- advise you not to skip) are lockable costumes and col- ish the main story, crisp and detailed. lectibles to discover along turning is Mark Hamill’s Arkham Origins can’t help you’ll always have plenty to The only issues that the way. I’d say this game demented version of the but feel like a bit of an af- do. There are more “Crimes come up with the graph- is definitely worth renting Joker. Hardcore Bat-fans terthought. The game play in Progress” a la Spider- ics occur during high speed for casual gamers and worth may find it hard to adapt to is just what you would ex- Man 2 than before. The fights or grappling through purchasing at a discounted a new actor in the role, but it pect it to be and not much Riddler is called Enigma at the city. Sometimes, there price for hardcore fans of won’t ruin the overall expe- more. The free-flowing this point in time and there is a slight lag in between the series. Page 7 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Local Diners Offer Affordable and Delicious Eats by Megan Morris ‘15 Also, there was barely any- with ordering a cheese- was $7.99 and included a go their due to tradition. Editor-in-Chief one in the restaurant. Count- burger, $7.95, but my friend side of fries. Coming in third, ing us, there were only four wanted to try a gyro, at They did not com- was the Route 130 Diner. People usually go to a tables occupied throughout $8.50. They were both de- pare to those of the Jersey The best part about this din- diner for a quick and cheap the whole restaurant. cent, but they did not com- Diner, but was better than er was the fries. There was bite. There are several pop- The service was po- pare to the Jersey Diner’s both Hathaway’s and The no home-like atmosphere as ular diners in Cinnaminson lite but not as friendly as food. Hathaway’s and The Penn Queen Diner. How- there was in the other din- and its neighboring towns, The Jersey Diner. Opening Jersey Diner’s prices were ever, the atmosphere did not ers. However, I would go including Hathaway’s, The the seven page menu, the relatively the same since compare to Hathaway’s. back because their food was Jersey Diner, 130 Diner, most expensive item was both bills were $20.00 and After visiting each delicious. and The Penn Queen Diner. sirloin steak at $20.99 but change. of the diner’s, we came to Due to location pur- Although every- they also had more prices Hathaway’s is a an agreement that the Jersey poses and an out-of-date one has their own favorite, hovering around $16.00- good diner to go to if you Diner is the best diner in our environment, The Penn a friend and I visited all of $19.00 whereas the Jersey like the feeling of a small- area. Jake McDevitt agrees Queen Diner is the least them to see which one pro- Diner had more options in town restaurant. I agree with by saying “he likes the size favorite. Besides the few vides you with an all-around the $11.00-$13.00 range. Lindsey Marter that the best of their portions.” Not only that rave about it, a major- great experience. Keeping with the same part of Hathaway’s “is that are their portions plentiful, ity of students in CHS could Starting with the Jer- pattern, we both ordered a it is close and I’m lazy.” but their staff is friendly and not tell you where the Penn sey Diner, we were hesitant $6.99 burger. Others, however, the atmosphere of the whole Queen is located let alone from the start since we were When our meal was people such as Mr. Faltz restaurant made us want to know people from their both a big fan of the Harvest revisit. own school go there to eat. Diner which was replaced The runner up was The problem with The Penn with this. However, from an all-time favorite of many: Queen was there was no the moment we walked in Hathaway’s. Even if Hatha- driving force pushing me to we were intrigued with the way’s has fewer options to drive the extra two miles. décor of the restaurant. In- choose from, people in Cin- Ultimately, the Jersey Diner cluding different bright naminson will continue to is the best diner around. colors; the atmosphere was more energetic than the Harvest Diner. Adv. TV Gets $2000 The friendly server by Callie Gallagher ‘17 at work, trying to rewrite handed us our menus which Staff Writer the script that was written offered eight pages of dif- by the middle school stu- ferent foods differing from Bullying has be- dents for their video. salads to veal. The maxi- come an epidemic in schools “We don’t want it mum amount of money you across the nation and CHS’s to be cheesy,” Ashley says, could spend on one entrée Advanced TV Production is in the middle of the rewrit- was $21.99 for the Seafood working to prevent it. ing process. “The video is photo courtesy of jerseydinernj.com Supreme. The class, led by going to show that a lot of CHS Students accept and enjoy the opening of the Jersey Diner. We both went sim- Mr. Wilson, has begun pro- people go through it [bully- ple and ordered a variation delivered, we were excited used to favor Hathaway’s duction of two anti-bullying ing] and how to overcome of a hamburger, mine being to compare the two. We until the “opening of Sweet- videos, each from a differ- it,” says Malisa. a cheese burger and his be- both agreed that the burger water” claiming “the food ent school perspective. One The students are ing a Canadian burger. Both was run of the mill and there kind of degraded.” relates to middle school not working alone. Officer only set us back $7.99 each. was nothing really special The last diner we students while the other ap- Czarzasty and Mr. Faltz Our burgers quickly arrived about it. The overall experi- visited was the 130 Diner plies to high-schoolers. have been working along- and it did not disappoint our ence of this diner could be which is located in our The idea for this side them to produce a relat- expectations. described as mediocre since neighboring town Delran. anti-bullying project was able video. “It’s very much The final bill which it wasn’t bad but there was This diner is relatively new introduced by Officer Czar- a group effort,” Ashley included two hamburg- nothing driving me to take but many people in our high zasty, our school resource says. “I feel like it’s an issue ers and fries and two sodas the extra five minutes to get school go there. Many stu- officer. He said he was in- that people need to be more only set us back $20.44. We there. dents like senior Austin Em- spired to do this project dur- aware of,” she adds. both agreed that we would The next diner is an ery believe that the “food ing a HIB presentation in To ensure the suc- come back. Although many all-time favorite of many and hospitality of the 130 which “they were utilizing cess of this project, the TV people refuse to eat at The students and their families: diner” is the best around. videos from YouTube.” He Production class has been Jersey Diner because they Hathaway’s. This has al- With these opinions continues, “I said to myself, funded $2,000. The money are upset about The Harvest ways been a popular place in the back of our mind, we ‘Why can’t we do this?’” was given to Advanced TV Diner being closed, it’s time for students to go with their visited. Three CHS students, through donations from lo- to stop holding a grudge and families and friends since We pulled up to the Ashley Ungvarsky, Malisa cal businesses with the help go get some delicious food. it’s in the heart of Cinnamin- parking lot and took the Eckhardt, and Morgan Gar- of the Cinnaminson Police. The next diner was son, located right across of last available parking spot. es, are taking the lead on The money is be- The Penn Queen diner the Shops at Cinnaminson. This showed us how many the project. “We are doing a ing used to purchase equip- which is a little less popular The service was ex- people enjoyed the food and video and we’re collaborat- ment for future productions. throughout the high school tremely friendly when they venue of the 130 diner. ing with the middle school,” “Most of the pre-production since it’s out of the way handed us a much smaller The menu offered says Ashley. is done,” said Mr. Wilson with its location on Route menu compared to the other five pages of top-to-bottom Middle school stu- in November. “We are in 130 in Pennsauken. How- two diners. Although there food options. The most ex- dents in the Drama Club the process of spending the ever, the people that do dine were fewer options, the pensive thing on the menu were asked to write scripts money on the equipment. there rave about it. price range was more pleas- was a $20.99 fried seafood for an anti-bullying video We plan to start filming in We walked in with ing to a high school student. combo. There were many that they would like to see. the first week of Decem- open minds but immediate- The most expensive item on options in all price zones so Mr. Brian Bacon, the CMS ber.” ly were disappointed with the menu was homemade if you wanted to go enjoy drama club teacher, then The TV Production the décor of the restaurant. ravioli and meatballs pric- a quick lunch or nice, sit- chose the best script and class plans to film through- It was boring and there was ing at $11.55. down dinner, 130 Diner has sent it to the TV Production out December and finish nothing special about it. I kept it consistent what you want The burger class. The students are hard sometime in January. Page 8 OPINIONSThe Ship’s Log December 2013 is getting a bit irritating. If you think this is of people watching them. want to extend that holiday Staff Editorial Christmas is on December bad, then you will probably There are some peo- season out as long as pos- With the Christmas 25th; therefore it shouldn’t hate the fact that radio sta- ple who decide they would sible. What most do not re- season, comes the frenzy be acceptable to start pub- tions started playing Christ- like to get their Christ- alize is that this is the most of shopping and finding licly celebrating until at mas music as early as No- mas shopping done early. profitable time of the year the perfect gifts at the per- least the start of December. vember 12th this year. There’s nothing wrong with for big businesses, so they fect price. All this stress is If you disagree with that, Even if you’re one of shopping early and elimi- will not stop the deals and hidden by the mounds and you at least have to agree those people that don’t start nating the stress on the last commercials until there is mounds of decorations in- with waiting until Thanks- preparing until a reasonable couple days before the big some type of negative re- side and outside houses and giving is over. time, it’s still inevitable to day. I agree with being or- sponse from consumers. public places. As soon as people hide from Christmas in No- ganized and thinking ahead, As much as it may In the past couple awaken from food comas vember. Tacky Christmas but there is a difference sound pessimism about the of years, the decorations created from stuffing their commercials from stores between buying a Christ- holiday season, it is not. have been set up earlier face with as much turkey, expressing their great deals mas gift or two and looking The excitement of the weeks and earlier. Most people stuffing, mashed pota- will bombard your televi- like Santa threw up on your leading up to the big day is are completely intrigued by toes and gravy as possible, sion. As much as you don’t lawn in early November. awesome. But, Christmas the Christmas atmosphere, Thanksgiving decorations care about their layaway There is nothing should not be extended however December should come down and the festive specials, they shove it right wrong with getting into throughout the month it is mark the official start of green and red décor go up. in your face. the Christmas spirit but if in. There are no other holi- holiday festivities. There are some As if the commer- you start celebrating too days that are extended out- Thanksgiving was people that think their lawn cials are not enough, ABC early, won’t you be tired of side of the month they are the first holiday to be - for doesn’t look decorative Family not only offers a Christmas by the time De- in, so why is Christmas any gotten and now it’s gotten enough with just Thanks- countdown to Christmas by cember 25th actually comes different? as far as Halloween being giving decorations on it. An showing 25 nights of classic around? The only answer to overpowered by a holiday easy fix to this problem, in Christmas movies, but also This has just be- this problem is that we, as 55 days after it. their minds, is to put some a countdown to the count- come a problem in the past consumers, have to resist As much as Christ- of Santa’s in the mix. A down starting November couple years. I doubt it will the gift-buying craze next mas is said to be the best blow-up turkey and a life 20th. So, yes, there were stop since people simply year. Make a solemn oath time of the year for Chris- size Santa standing side by Christmas movies playing love the alleged “positive to yourself and your family tians who celebrate it, the side is not an uncommon on Thanksgiving. And you energy” that the holiday to celebrate the season in extension of the season picture anymore. can bet there were millions season comes with. They the right time frame!

Disney’s Frozen is Year’s Besta largerAnimated meaning; it simply they Movie come from the char- by Sean Gallagher ‘14 ney feel. cess Anna decides to go on entertains. Even though this acter’s feelings. The script Features Editor The story is simple a quest to find her sister and has a few more tricks up and familiar, but it’s ex- restore Arendelle to its for- movie is designed to appeal to younger audiences, I feel its sleeve then you initially Icy tree branches ecuted well. The story is mer glory. that it will play well with might imagine. droop low and glisten like simple and familiar, but She is aided by a just about anyone. The mu- In an admittedly diamonds. The pink-orange it’s executed well. A young handsome mountain man sical numbers soar–with the weak year for animated glow of a sunset glimmers girl is cursed from birth named Kristoff and his help of Rent star Idina Men- films, Frozen ranks highly on the snow. To be sure, with the ability to freeze trusty reindeer Sven. An- zel–and most importantly, among them. Frozen is a dazzling film anything she touches. One other character who comes into play is Olaf, a snowman come The Ship’s Log to life. Josh Gad’s 2013-2014 Editorial Staff vocal work as Olaf Editor-in Chief: Megan Morris‘15 will make you News Editor: Michael Zelinka ‘16 laugh and melt Features Editor: Sean Gallagher ‘14 your heart. Fro- Sports Editor: Amanda McAneney ‘14 zen moves along Copy Editor: Jake Barnes ‘14 with more energy Advisor: Mr. Kind

than many recent Photo courtesy of Disney Animation Studios The Ship’s Log, the Cinnaminson High School news paper, is animated films I Disney’s Frozen is entertaining for both little kids and high school students. designed to function as a voice for the school community. Its objectives have seen. That’s are: day, young Elsa acciden- because the humor works 1. To give a full account of currnet ideas, events, and problems to behold. Animation has affecting CHS. come a long way since Dis- tally freezes her sister Anna and the characters are more 2. To present a truthful, comprehensive, and intelligent account ney Animation Studios first when they are playing in- real than you’d expect. For of the school’s events in a context that gives them meaning. brought us Snow White and side the castle. From that instance, Princess Anna is 3. To project a representative picture of the groups that make the Seven Dwarfs in 1937. day on, Elsa isolates herself socially awkward and na- up the school. The Ship’s Log reserves the right to edit letters for length and Frozen harkens back from her sister in an attempt ïve, but also fiercely in- to reject letters if they are libelous or do not conform to standards of to its classic Disney roots to protect her. At Elsa’s cor- dependent. Kristen Bell goodtaste. The Ship’s Log cannot guarantee publication of all letters it with plenty of princesses, onation ceremony, Princess is well cast as the voice of receives. All letters received become the property of The Ship’s Log. castles and musical numbers Anna accidentally reveals Anna. It’s important that Opinions expressesd in letters or guest editorials do not nec- young girls see movies in cessarily reflect the opinion of The Ship’s Log. All letters and guest edi- occupying the forefront of her sister’s incredible ice torials should be submitted to Mr. Kind’s email at kindc@cinnaminson. the story. Most importantly, powers. The villagers think which the princesses have com or to his mailbox in the main office, or even to an English teacher this is a tale of true love. Queen Elsa is a monster and personalities and not just who will submit them to Mr. Kind. The result is a film that uti- she flees to the mountains in pretty faces. Many thanks to Mr. Iacono for his assistance with many photos and timely support to the editors and staff. lizes modern animation, shame. With her kingdom Frozen is not a film but keeps that timeless Dis- in an eternal winter, Prin- with a deeper message or Page 9 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Weather-Weary Teens Seek Indoor Alternatives by Rachel Bastian ‘14 Senior Alyssa Cinnaminson is Bear Creek ever you choose to spend- volunteer work. There are Staff Writer Birbeck recently went to the Ski Resort, which takes ing, visiting a skiing resort so many opportunities in Stratosphere and describes about an hour and a half to is a great way to spend a Cinnaminson alone to help For many, winter it as, “clean, cheap [and] a get to. Other close resorts cold day. If you’re willing other people. Even if you can be a very boring time of lot of fun.” She continues, are Blue Mountain, Camel- to drive the extra miles and aren’t looking for commu- the year. “The people are nice and the back and Elk Mountain. you have enough money, nity service hours or an im- It’s too cold to go place is really organized.” None of these re- ski resorts are a blast. pressive way, volunteering outside, so often times The Stratosphere includes a sorts require their guests to If all of these ex- is a gratifying experience. people choose to remain dodge ball arena, foam pit, have any advanced skill. pensive and complicated Volunteering allows stu- cooped-up in their house. and arcade, as well as the dents to experience all dif- During fall and spring, trampoline arena. ferent walks of life. many more students are If you love swim- Senior Samantha kept busy with sports and ming or just want to get Stepnowski is a very experi- extra-curricular activities. that feeling of summer, you enced volunteer worker. For Winter can be a miserable might want to check out Sam, “The best part is the and unproductive time for some of the indoor water fact that I get to improve the some. Here and there, you parks in the area. The two quality of so many peoples’ start to go a little crazy. If most popular locations are lives.” Part of Sam’s volun- you are bored of the regu- Sahara Sam’s Oasis and teer work includes working lar routine (mall, movies, Coco Keys. Sahara Sam’s is with dementia patients and or a friend’s house) here are located in West Berlin and assisting disabled children. some alternative things to Coco Keys is located in Mt. You may have also seen do this winter. Laurel. Both are moderately Sam collecting donations The Stratosphere priced, considering they for school kids in Camden. Trampoline Park in Haines- would make great spots for Sam’s mission is to be able port is a fun and unique at- a winter vacation. At Coco to send these underprivi- traction. The park includes Keys, passes are $27.99 if leged kids some fresh fruit over 10,000 square feet of you order them online and photo courtesy of www.newyorkfamily.com at their lunches. trampoline, foam pits, and $32.99 if you buy them at The indoor water park of Sahara Sam’s Oasis offers one option In the end, the re- an arena for younger chil- the door. Comparative- for teenager looking to cure their yearly, winter doldrums. wards and social benefits dren. For half an hour of ly, Sahara Sam’s offers a of volunteering make it a jumping, the price is only slightly better deal. Tickets In fact, you can even book options don’t suit you, worthwhile alternative to $10.00. Add $5 more dol- are $19.95 for a half-day lessons on skiing and snow- consider looking into vol- the countless distractions lars for a full hour. Over- and $26.95 for a full day. boarding. If you’re not up unteer work. Such work is students encounter every all, the prices range from If you’re looking for for that, you can simply vis- far more rewarding in the day. If you decide not to do $10-$22, depending on how more exciting, but expen- it these places to go tubing. long run. Students thinking something traditionally fun long you want to jump. The sive options, consider ski- Tubing requires no previ- about applying to colleges during winter, perhaps you park is open every day ex- ing, snowboarding or tub- ous experience and is really should definitely consider could do something mean- cept Monday and Tuesday. ing. The closest ski resort to as simple as it gets. What- doing some resume-friendly ingful. High Hopes in the Future for Young Winter Track by Sean Gallagher ‘14 son also looks promising. Now, it’s just a mat- cused on how well she does pete in one of the best small- Features Editor Senior Ryan Lilley, ter of working together as in winter, more so on how school divisions in the state a four year winter track ath- a team with the talent they she prepares for spring. “I’d when it takes on the likes of This year, the win- lete, says “The team looks have. like to do well,” she admits, Haddonfield, Woodbury and ter track team has nearly incredible” so far. He adds, Junior Gabby “but I know it’s going to Haddon Township during doubled from last season. “We have a good amount Wright, who also pole be hard.” Carley is still re- the indoor season. Haddon- Of the fifty athletes on the of people, the most I have vaults, can’t wait for the covering from an injury she field always carries some of team, thirty-seven of them seen for winter track in my season to get rolling. “I’m received during cross coun- the best distance teams in are newcomers. There are four years.” Lilley hopes excited for the season be- try, but it’s not stopping her. the state, but the Bulldaw- only thirteen returning to make it to the Meet of cause we’re going to do “(Coach) Callinan keeps gs also possess key sprint- really well and hopefully saying to us, ‘It’s not about ers and jumpers. Haddon place in a few events,” says times, it’s about training for Township is also returning a Gabby. In terms of pole spring.’” fantastic distance team and vaulters, “the people com- Coach Kind feels were the Group 1 sectional peting are experienced” ac- that the team “may struggle cross country champions. cording to Gabby. As a re- at first, as the newcomers Woodbury always has some sult, she predicts that “new learn the intricacies of in- of the top sprinters in the records are going to be bro- door, but by the end of the state and will surely return ken” this season. season, I think we’ll do them in the winter. “Winter track is well.” With all of that be- a totally different animal Two athletes that the ing said, the boys and girls compared to spring,” Lilley team is counting on to help should benefit from their believes. “The competition propel the team forward are numbers this season. Some is different. It’s more in- senior Isaiah Udotong and of the highlights will start Photo courtesy of the Buccaneer tense.” It’s all about “work- his brother, junior Emmanu- with tonight’s meet at Kutz- Senior Carley Oldfield tries to out run her opponents in a relay ing hard” and listening to el Udotong. Both have been town University. Next Champs for pole vault and the coaches, according to standouts for the spring week, the team travels to athletes, but they are very at least qualify for states in Lilley. “They’re here for a track team and should be New York City to compete experienced at this point. high jump. Ideally, seniors reason: to make us better able to make immediate at the NYC Armory, one Freshmen make up 20% of like Lilley will be able to athletes,” he finishes. contributions to the winter of the best indoor tracks in the team this season, which help the freshmen adapt Senior Carley Old- track team. Both will con- the country before begin- seems to indicate a strong to winter track. “There’s a field views winter track as tribute in the sprints and the ning their weekly journey possibility of success down great amount of talent on “basically a training season high jump. to compete in Toms River’s the road. However, this sea- the team,” says Lilley. for spring.” She is not so fo- The team will com- Bennett Center. Page 10 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Boy’s Basketball Leadership Has Big Shoes to Fill by Amanda McAneney ‘14 They are “going to have to hard transition. “You can’t Despite the team we play really big schools. Sports Editor grow up quick,” according replace the leadership of losing much of its height, We played a Group 7 team to Fries. “Losing Dan and Dan Haddon,” states Fries. Merget is not too worried. last year and won,” he adds. The Cinnaminson Sotell will be big shoes to Seniors Rashone “In our division we don’t The boys will leave for Dis- boy’s basketball team is fill. They gave us so many Damon and Jackson Merget have that many big men, but ney on December 26 and re- coming into the season this points; we’ll be losing like are the captains of the team when we play out of con- turn home on the 31st. year with high hopes. The 30 points a game without this year. The two couldn’t ference it will be tough,” Overall, the team team is led once again by them,” says Fries. be more excited for the sea- he says. Senior Matt Gono is prepared for the season head Coach Fries. Fries has Fries is thinking son. Damon, who is cur- will be taking the role of the ahead. They will be compet- been with the team for nine about rebuilding the team rently recovering from sur- team’s “big man”. ing with a lot of big teams years now and has led the this year. He believes that gery on his knee, is ready to The boys are also this season: Willingboro, boys to much success. “The senior leaders are win this season. He refuses traveling to Disney for the Pemberton, and of course, Coach Fries knows gonna have to mentally lead to let his previous injury second year in a row to com- Delran. that this year is going to be the younger players on the slow him down. “I want us pete in a tournament. Last The team definitely tough, but he knows it can be floor.” The team’s seniors to go far in the playoffs and year when they went they has the skills and leadership successful. After losing key know they have to step it up to win the division,” says came in third place. “We necessary to win, its just a players last year like Dan to accomplish what the past Damon. Merget has simi- play teams from all over,” matter of everyone on the Haddon and Kevin Sotell, seniors have done. Coach lar ambitions for this year’s says Merget. “I think we’re court learning how to work the team is now very young. Fries knows this will be a team. gonna do well down there, together. Swim Team’s Intensity Rises for the New Season by Mike Zelinka ’16 sult, the relays were effect- now they are doing five sets Returning this Their fellow teammates also News Editor ed. All of these factors cre- of whatever their age is, (for season is the standout star acknowledge David’s skill ated a “trickle down” effect example, if you are 15 yrs. senior David Finnan. His in the pool, “No one really As winter be- that made the team weaker knows what he’s best at, gins, so does the swimming than it should have been. he’s kinda good at every- season. The goal for the Although this season has thing. He’s definitely one year, according to Coach no shortage of active mem- of our best swimmers,” said Schroeder, is “to improve, bers, there are plenty of new O’Connor. have good numbers, train swimmers to help fill in the Besides the harder, and to have all of gap they leave. Finnans, fellow leaders on the swimmers at all of the Sophomore Ka- the team help by, “encour- meets.” tie O’Connor thinks that aging swimmers when they Schroeder is a great thing by saying, feel tired and exhausted and doesn’t, “want to compare “There are a lot of good want to stop,” told Schro- [this season] to last year as freshmen who came in so eder. that was last year and this is they’ll be good.” The team this year new fresh start, a new year This year is a fresh differs from last year based per say,” start, so Schroeder has im- on the intensity. which will Last season, many plemented new training and hopefully pay off. photo courtesy of the Buccaneer swimmers could not make practicing techniques into The team is also “a CHS swimmers look to continue their success from the past. the meets due to scheduling the system. “We have imple- bit deeper, and a bit stron- conflicts. These unfortunate mented a dry land (strength- old, multiply 15 x 5 = 75, so brother, sophomore Brian ger,” Schroeder described, conflicts led to “others be- ening program) this year, therefore 75 total.)” He is Finnan, is also living up to meaning that the numbers ing forced to swim events where we do dips, pushups, hoping this hard work pays his brother’s reputation. As are in his favor this year, they are not as strong in,” crunches and sit ups on the off once they begin compe- Schroeder simplified, “Both which gives the team high explains Schroeder. As a re- deck before practice. Right teing in meets. Finnan brothers are studs.” hopes for upcoming meets. CHS Bowling Team Anxiously Awaits Fun Competition by Michael Zelinka ‘16 ferent grades. Alexander has some really top notch many of the players have get to know each other, like News Editor Ruiz, Eddie Runquest, Dan bowlers. I see them (im- purchased their own equip- on and off the lanes.” Robinson and Tim Meiss- proving by) 13 to 20 pins ment, even though bowl- The key to a great This time last year, geier are naturally gifted more in their game,” Faltz ing balls could easily have team is a great coach. the bowling team had lost bowlers, according to Faltz. explains. He plans “to have been rented. “Their eager- Meissgeier strongly be- 18 seniors. Going into this All he expects is gradual a very enjoyable season ness and enthusiastic-ness lieves Coach Faltz is essen- season, they have gained improvement as the season with a lot of instruction…to is what’s driving them, their tial to the team. “Mr. Faltz more players, most of them goes along. fine tune the team.” motivation is what I would is a great coach, I mean he’s newcomers. The 2013-2014 Faltz sees this team What Faltz really say stands out this season really guiding us through season will be played at as very unique when com- looks forward to this season as to previous seasons.” what we’re supposed to be Laurel Lanes, where CHS pared to previous teams. is teaching the team how Meissgeier agrees, saying, doing, I mean a lot of the bowlers will proudly rep- This year, the team is com- to throw a finger-tip ball. “We’ve been working hard people that are bowling this resent their team. Sopho- prised of players that are A finger-tip ball is a way to at the beginning of the sea- year are just starting out and more Timothy Meissgeier mostly new to competitive add more curve and revolu- son and this is where we’re he’s just our mentor and an believes that the bowling bowling matches. The tran- tion on the ball. “It will give gonna start our journey to all-around great guy,” he team will, “have some high sition from recreation to [the ball] a performance the victory. Meissgeir hopes says. competition but [they’re] competition doesn’t seem to curve, so it can hit the rack to bring home a state cham- In summary this gonna pull through.” All the phase the new bowlers. strategically in the pocket pionship bowling title. team is new, but more eager, bowlers on the team share According to Faltz, they desire,” Faltz says. The Meissgeier also be- and more unique compared the same hope, along with the players have very raw players are eager to explore lieves the team’s chemistry to past seasons. coach Faltz. natural abilities. He com- new bowling techniques. is “phenomenal.” He adds, While it will be Faltz states, “I see ments on how many of This year’s team “Everyone on our team are somewhat of a rebuilding really good prospects for them have the footwork and displays a unique level of friends with each other, and year this season, the team future seasons.” His top the ability to move the ball confidence going into the we get to hang out after remains hopeful for the fu- four players come from dif- down. “This season I see, season. Faltz claims that school and we really all just ture. Page 11 The Ship’s Log December 2013 Girl’s Bball Looks for More Success under Jenkins by Jake Barnes ‘14 game,” announced Jenkins. points, Treadwell is already hard and push the ball up as are both evenly matched,” Copy Editor While the girls did close to cementing her lega- much as we can to get good said Coach Jenkins. The suffer the losses of many cy as one of the greats in shots.” She also suggests girls hope to be a force in The balls bounce, key seniors including Jamie Cinnaminson’s storied girls’ that on the court each player both the Patriot Division the whistle blows and ev- Campbell and Melissa basketball program. She needs to be in sync with one and all of South-Jersey bas- eryone expects success in Tarte, both of whom are plans to follow in the foot- another “We’d like to have ketball as a whole. the Cinnaminson High continuing their careers in steps of some of her team- better communication,” ex- The girls start the School gym. college, Coach Jenkins does mates from last year by con- plained Treadwell. season against Northern The Cinnaminson not expect a drop-off from tinuing her basketball career With scoring com- Burlington tonight before girls’ basketball team is their team’s performance at the collegiate level. Re- ing from Treadwell along coming back to face looking to repeat the suc- last year. ceiving offers from Coppin with her fellow senior Cap- Pennsauken tomorrow cess of their 2013 Patriot “We graduated some State University in Mary- tain, Brittany Runyen, and morning. After returning Division title team with a very good players but we land and The College of stellar defense by senior from Winter Break, the girls new-look, senior-heavy still have a lot of talent and Notre Dame (Maryland), Captain Sabrina Axelrod have two of their toughest team. they are a very hard work- her dream of extending her and sophomore Marissa opponents of the season Second year Head ing group,” explained Jen- career may soon be a lucid Dileo the Pirates hope to be when they play at Delran on Coach, Bret Jenkins, is kins. Senior Captains Najha reality. a dominant team at both Jan. 3 before coming home looking to continue the ex- Treadwell is hoping to daz- While she may be ends of the floor. The girls’ to face Willingboro on Jan. traordinary success of his zle scouts this season with receiving offers from vari- biggest games come against 7. The Chimeras are com- young coaching career by both her tenacious rebound- ous colleges, she has not Holy Cross and Delran, vi- ing off of a sectional title delivering another season of ing and crucial scoring in forgotten about the impor- cious rivals and worthy ad- last year and are always one competitive basketball. order to join the select few tance of her senior year of versaries. of the top teams in the state. “Our goal is to im- deemed good enough to basketball with Cinnamin- “Every time we play The team will host prove throughout the year play college basketball. son. Treadwell states the either Holy Cross or Delran Delran on Jan. 28 and Holy and be competitive in every Approaching 1000 teams strategy is, “To work it’s a good game because we Cross on Feb. 10. Fall Sports Finishes with Three Division Champs continued from page 12 took home the coveted Holy country team finished their Q. As a new coach, it was number of graduating se- Cross Challenge Cup. season with a satisfying tough for Coach Q to ad- niors that were key players Girls Soccer The team had many season record of 10-4 and just to the team. Consider- on the court. Senior Alexa star runners, with Fresh- a league record of 6-1. The ing the amount of departed Pritchard made first Team The Cinnaminson man Michael Ungvarsky senior-dominated team was seniors and athletes doing all-stars, along with some of girl’s soccer team finished standing out. It is rare for led by Ms. Guscott. In the other sports, it was definite- her fellow teammates. Ju- off their season with a re- a freshman to be very suc- end, the team did very well ly a challenge for Coach Q. niors Amanda Adams, Andi cord of 7-13 and a league cessful in cross country, in every meet they ran. The Even with the setbacks, the Odjemski also made first record of 3-8. Despite their girls were ready to work for Team, and as well as Fresh- records and being placed as success. man Victoria Robinson. the 15th seed in the play- The team finished Three other seniors made offs, the girls did not go with a season record of second team. They were down without a fight. The 6-11-1 and a league record Jenna Monnoleto, Lindsay team traveled to Spotswood of 2-7-1. The girls made it McCarthy, and Cindy Liu. for the first round, defeating to playoffs, but lost in the Even with the loss of so the secnd seed in a complete first round to Riverside. Ul- many seniors, the team has upset. The final score of that timately, the girls lost the some ambitious underclass- game was 2-1. game 2-1. men and a great head coach. For the second The girl’s record did Perekupka and the team round, the girls had to travel not reflect the sheer amount should have no worries for far to play Rumson, a tough of talent that was on the the 2014 season. opponent. It was a difficult team, and despite a rough game and the girls ended season, Coach Q and the Girls Volleyball their season with a disap- photo courtesy of the Buccaneer girls know now what they pointing loss of 4-1. De- CHS seniors Harrison Ball and Ethan Burns race to the finish. have and are prepared to The girls’ volley- spite a rough season, the take on next year’s season. ball team ended their season girls still managed to make with a record of 5-13. The it farther than anyone ex- let alone break the school girls gained important vic- Tennis team was very young this pected them to in the play- record as Ungvarsky did. tories over Holy Cross and year, with only one senior offs. Next year, the team Ungvarsky, along with se- New Egypt. Unfortunately, Head coach Mike on the team, captain Stacy will only lose five seniors. niors Harrison Ball and tough losses against Delran Perekupka led the girl’s ten- Fletcher. The girls were Hopefully, this is a sign that Aaron Haegele, went on to kept the girls from winning nis team in a very exciting led by Mrs. Skvir, the head they will have a better sea- make the first-team Patriot the division. season. They finished the coach. The team started son next year. division. Freshman Ryan The girls definitely season with a winning re- out their season with two Bleistine and senior Jake had a good run this season. cord and participated in the wins against Camden High Boys Cross Country Barnes also made second Losing more than half of Central Group 2 division School and Woodrow Wil- team Patriot division. Next their team for next year will championship. son, but ultimately never The boys cross year, the team will be los- be an obstacle the girls will The first round they won another game until the country team had a success- ing more than half of their have to overcome. faced their rival, Delran. end of the season. Although ful season this year, with a team (mostly comprised of The girls blew them away, the team wasn’t winning season record of 11-3 and seniors), but the underclass- Field Hockey defeating the Bears 5-0. The every game, they still had league record of 4-0. This men look ready for the chal- girls went on to play Rum- amazing talent on display. won them the Patriot Divi- lenge. The field hockey son. The girls fought hard, Senior Stacy Fletch- sion. team received a new head but ultimately came out er and junior Megan Co- Winning the divi- Girls Cross Country coach this season in Ms. short and lost 3-2. slove made the Olympic sion was not their only Quaranta. She is more com- Next year, the girls Conference All Star First achievement. The boys also The girls cross monly known as Coach will be losing a decent Team. Page 12 SPORTSThe Ship’s Log December 2013 Football and Boys’ Soccer Very Successful in Fall by Amanda McAneney ‘14 val Delran, who shared the son with an outstanding they held their own against came out on top, winning Sports Editor same record and fate as Cin- season record of 15-5 and a North Plainfield. This play- 2-0. naminson in the first round league record of 10-2. The off game was held on Cin- In the third round, Football of the playoffs. boys won the the team traveled The football team Junior quarter- Liberty Divi- to Rumson, where had a tremendous season on back Nick Thevanayagam sion title, which they ultimately the whole. After a rocky first opened the scoring with the they shared with lost 3-2. The boys game in which they lost to first touchdown of the day their fellow co- played well, but Ewing after a lengthy rain- for CHS, and the Pirates champions and couldn’t quite over- delay, the boys were deter- never looked back. The eventual state come Rumson. This mined not to lose again. The team completely dominated champions, unfortunate loss boys went on to win seven the game, running up a 35-0 Delran. ended the boy’s sea- consecutive games and fin- halftime score, on their way Next, son. ished their season 8-2. to a 42-0 victory over the the boys had to Overall, the The team then went Bears. get ready for boys had a fantastic on to the playoffs, where The victory cement- the playoffs. season. Many tal- they hosted Bridgeton. Un- ed the senior class with the Being the 3rd ented players, such fortunately, the boys were achievement of having won seed, they had as Seniors Jake knocked out of the playoffs parts of three consecutive the confidence McDevitt and An- in the first round, losing 47- division championships, and skill to win drew Debellis made 26 to an incredibly athletic something very few football their first round photo courtesy of The Buccaneer1st Team Liberty Bridgeton team. teams can say at CHS. of playoffs eas- Quarterback Nick Thevanaygam hustles to make a pass.Division. Junior After this loss, the ily. They de- Darnell Brown also team had two weeks to pre- Boys’ Soccer feated Manasquan, with a naminson’s home field. It made 1st Team Liberty Divi- pare for the annual Thanks- The CHS boys’ soc- score of 5-1. The boys then was a close game, but the sion. giving game against their ri- cer team finished their sea- made it to round two, where boys remained strong and continued on page 11 Strong Junior Class Dominates CHS Wrestling Team by Megan Morris ‘15 the sectional finals of the who finished just short of Ryan Addlesberger cross-town rival, ended in Editor-in-Chief playoffs last year only to un- the top six in South Jersey sealed the match for the disaster for the Bears when fortunately get knocked out in the 170 lb. weight class Pirates in the playoff win the Pirates beat them by 33 Miserable boys by Paulsboro who would with his 23-7 record, is against Woodstown. Zach points last year in less than walking down CHS’ hall- go on to win their 33rd out now wrestling at Gloucester Sireci who finished his sea- an hour.. If history can re- ways complaining about be- of 34 possible South Jersey County College; and James son at 20-7 last year, and peat itself, there “will be ing hungry can only mean Group I titles. Kennedy, who also finished Pat Morton and Tom Hal- much to celebrate” claims one thing: wrestling season Last year the wres- short of the top six in South ecki who both were top Beirao. has started. tling team held an impres- Jersey in the 285 lb. weight contenders in their first two There is a lot of tal- The CHS Wrestling sive array of talent; a lot class with his 18-3 record, is years are, all team is coming off an awe- from the seven seniors. wrestling at York College. in Beirao’s some record of 19-2 and a Three of the graduated se- Not only are the mind as some division title in their 2012- niors are now wrestling in seniors going to be missed of the “team’s 2013 season and have their college: Jason Bowen, who this season, but also junior top wrestlers. minds set on surpassing finished with a 26-7 record, Jeremy Bowen is out indefi- The those numbers and collect- last year is now wrestling nitely with a back injury. other top con- ing more titles this year. at Roger Williams Univer- Bowen, who ranked 5th in tenders in- The boys made it to sity; Nick Dell-Priscoli, South Jersey last year with clude senior his 27-9 record, will be Kevin Fisher missed in his 106-lb posi- who finished Inside CHS Sports tion. at 15-10 and The boys will defi- sophomore Upcoming Events nitely feel the loss of the Anthony Pen- photo courtesy of The Buccaneer Boys Basketball Winter Track graduated seniors and in- cook who fin- Anthony Pencook wrestles against Woodstown 1/03 vs Delran, 6:15 12/20 @ Kutztown, 5 jured players; however, ished at 8-11 1/07@Willingboro, 5:15 12/27 @ NYC Armory, 9 Head Coach Beirao believes last year. Seniors Andrew ent on the team but it needs 1/09 vs Palmyra, 6:15 1/3 @ Toms River, 5 that if “one or two younger Destefano and Austin Em- to be executed correctly. guys can fill in [spots left ery will be big contributers That involves players “stay- Girls Basketball Bowling 12/20 vs. NBC, 6:15 empty from seniors] they to the team as well. ing healthy” and “getting 1/07 @ Burl. Twp, 3:45 12/21 vs Pennsauken, 11:30 can be one of the best teams The boys are ea- better every day at practice” 1/09 @ Delran, 3:45 12/23 @ Haddon Twp, 11:30 in the area.” ger to face Cinnaminson’s says Beirao. 1/13 vs New Egypt, 3:45 Arguably, the heart longtime rival Delran but The goal for a wres- of their team is the talented also can’t wait to compete tler is to individually suc- Wrestling Swimming junior class. As freshmen against Bordentown. Both ceed, but if they can work 12/27 @ Egg Harbor, 9 12/20 @ Pemberton, 3:15 and sophomores, a couple of these matches were ex- together they could have 1/03 @ Moorestown, 6 12/21 @ Delran, 3:45 of boys have been extreme- tremely exciting to watch another successful season 1/06 vs Maple Shade, 6 1/11 vs Moorestown, 3:45 ly successful. last year. Delran, the team’s as a team as well.