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THE JOHN P. STEVENS HAWKEYE 2018 Hall of Honor Issue Thursday, APR 26, 2018 WWW.JPSHAWKEYE.COM VOL. LIV - NO. 4 Welcoming the 2018 Hall of Honor Inductees Dr. Robert Palumbo (‘78), Dr. Tiffany Peng each submission according to their judging the opportunity to view the showcase in the By THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF (‘07), Jiles Ship (‘78), Mitchell Stein (‘97), criteria; specifically, they looked at the front of the school dedicated to the 2018 IN KEEPING WITH the school’s honorable Jeffrey Zuttah (‘02), and Jeremy Zuttah (‘04). community values and accomplishments of Hall of Honor inductees. Other current tradition, JP Stevens has selected another The application process for the Hall the applicants. This process was extremely students will also be given the chance to hear handful of notable alumni to be inducted of Honor starts off with a nomination and difficult, as the committee the stories of the new honorees through an into the John P. Stevens High School Hall round and then progresses to a review made sure to properly examine assembly that will be held during period of Honor this year. The selection process is every application so that it 12. Although there are many events that particularly rigorous, as the committee looks knew it was making the right will be happening throughout the day, the for alumni who have displayed exemplary climax will be a dinner that evening at the determination and morality in Pines Manor. JP Stevens has been subject to everything they have achieved. many changes since the 2018 inductees’ high Pictures of the inductees have school days. Teachers and administrative been proudly framed in a members have come and gone, the school population has grown larger and more diverse, and additional classrooms and facilities have been built. With all of these changes, however, the value JP Stevens places on personal achievement, active citizenship, and morality has remained constant. The 2018 honorees are phenomenal examples of these values and more. While their personal and professional successes differ, they all share one commonality: their alma mater. “These men and women once walked the same halls, participated in the same classes, and showcase in even learned from some the main office of the same teachers hallway, and these as JP’s current photos serve as students. The emblems and role models for the students who walk through JP today. For this year’s induction cycle, 13 new alumni have been added to the constantly growing Hall of Honor. inductees As always, students from all walks of life have see their been recognized and celebrated: specifically years at JP as this year, the candidates include athletes, vital to their development into business owners, and philanthropists. the people they are today. The 2018 No matter their divergent Hall of Honor inductees are both role paths in life, models and sources of motivation for however, all of JP Stevens’ current students, acting as the inductees examples for what dedication and carry with them passion can achieve. a high standard of We find the subsequent diligence that has brought quote to be extremely them the success they enjoy today. committee. As in the relevant: “Long ago you Much of this attitude and character past years, nomination forms choice. Every walked these halls and was built during their years at John P. were distributed—online or through honored individual truly deserves dreamed of futures bright. Stevens High School: the six Pillars of newspapers and mail—to former JP faculty this recognition and their successes We honor you for what you’ve Character and the lessons they have learned members, former inductees, and alumni. will be commemorated in the history done; like the hawk you’ve from both teachers and administrators Those who received the forms were asked of JP. soared in flight.” It reinforces resonate through to their current situations. to nominate notable JP alumni who they The Hall of Honor ceremony will take that the honorees were once students like Many of the alumni thank the teachers knew. This extensive process came to a place on April 26 this year. The thirteen us but still fulfilled their aspirations. Some who inspired them throughout their high close in mid-October, when the committee’s inductees will enter JP Stevens once again, current JP students may achieve professional school years in the biographies contained reviewal of the forms commenced. This where they will be greeted by current goals of a similar magnitude and thus earn a in this issue. JP is proud to welcome back committee consisted of Ms. Pawlikowksi, students who will welcome them into their spot in the Hall of Honor themselves. these innovative Hawks to their former high Dr. Shallop, Ms. Brandstetter, Ms. Reusch, alma mater and show them the school’s new On behalf of the administration, the staff, school. The inductees for the 2018 Hall of Ms. Digioia-Laird, Ms. Vacca, Ms. Dato, Mr. features and additions. The honorees will and the students—both present and past— Honor are David Donner Chait (‘03), David Smith, Mr. Andreuzzi, Mr. Miller, Ms. Lasko, also attend a reception with a select number we thank the 2018 Hall of Honor inductees Gockel (‘76), John Jay Hoffman (‘83), Chieh Ms. Unger, and Ms. Cilluffo. The committee of current students who have demonstrated for the growth they have demonstrated since Huang (‘99), Dr. Steven J. Kravet (‘83), Frank sent out formal applications to the 2018 leadership qualities throughout their own their time at JP Stevens. We congratulate you Machos (‘98), Alanah Odoms-Herbert (‘98), nominees, and subsequently scrutinized high school careers. They will then be given and welcome you to the Hall of Honor. NEWS NEWS BIOGRAPHIES SPORTS Read about this year’s Mr. JPS French culture and food See the 2018 inductees Read about March Madness See KING, page 2 See FOOD AND FUN, page 2 See INDUCTEES, page 3 See PLAYING LIKE MAD, page 8 PAGE 2 NEWS APRIL 2018 Hawkeye Food, Fun, and Friends Gras Theme,” “Best French Flag,” and Editorial Staff “Cupcake Most Resembling an Animal.” 2017-2018 “The cupcake designing contest was my favorite part of Mardi Gras,” said senior Maggie Pan. “Amidst a busy week Editors-in-Chief at school, it was nice to unwind and Alicia Kang & Deeksha Udupa participate in a friendly competition.” In accordance with the carnival-themed News Editor traditions that typically take place on April Wang Mardi Gras, a donut-eating competition ensued, in which participants raced to see Assistant News Editors who could finish a powdered donut the Neha Choudhari quickest without using their hands. The Lekhya Kollu event drew waves of cheers throughout the audience, which became increasingly Opinion Editors divided as the competition grew ever more intense. After the competition, Diana D’Souza a prize raffle, which all the attendees Daniel Zhan WENDY JIA participated in, awarded sophomore Amna Assistant Opinion Editors Attendees participate in the annual donut eating competition. Pasha with an oversized stuffed bunny preparation for the dinner was not easy. —a fitting prize for the “fat” holiday. Rebecca Fang By XAVIER LEE, senior Aditi Kalla “The biggest problem we faced was Unlike previous years, Mardi Gras was ON MARCH 27, the annual Mardi the food, because we couldn’t save most met with multiple postponements because Gras celebration was hosted by the of it for later dates,” said junior Co- of several nor’easters that forced snow Features Editors French Alliance, bringing students Vice President Parnika Anand. “But days upon the district. As a result, the Kylen Bao into the streets of inner city of Paris. fortunately, we received extra donations executive board of the French Alliance Prateek Khandelwal Mardi Gras, which translates to “Fat from many of our members, and in the end and French Honor Society had to work Akshata Shukla Tuesday,” is known throughout the world we were able to have a successful event.” tirelessly to coordinate logistical factors for its festivities, which traditionally entail After the meal, the hallmark cupcake while redispensing scheduling information. Assistant Features Editors eating richer, fatty foods and celebrating decorating contest commenced, in which “It is unfortunate that we had to Anna Jiang with music and games in preparation arrays of cupcakes were distributed to encounter so many difficulties that forced Jana Li for fasting in the Lenten season. tables of students. Students then creatively us to celebrate Mardi Gras so long after the While entering the cafeteria, students decorated these cupcakes with a variety of date that was originally planned,” said senior Sports Editors were met with the aroma of freshly baked toppings and icings. Many cupcakes featured French Alliance board member Sriven cookies, brownies, and cupcakes that simple patterns like the classic icing swirl and Sikhinam. “However, the silver lining was Eric Li filled the air as music echoed from the polka dots. However, some students opted truly being able to see the whole event come Grace Wang overhead speakers. Casual conversation for the more complex route, transforming to fruition; watching dozens of people Assistant Sports Editors combined with the enticing scent of their cupcakes into works of art. Rightly eating food, participating in competitions, Sam Chen baked goods made for an enjoyable dinner so, awards and honorable mentions were and having a good time with their friends Irene Quan of pizza, chips, and dessert. However, given to cupcakes that had the “Best Mardi made the extra time and effort worthwhile.” Business Managers Maggie Pan The King of the Gods Harshi Rasania By KELLY CHEN, senior with the malfunctioning boom box and escorted by close friends, and in Cristian Assistant Manager audience participation to finish off the Ossa’s case, a little sister.