Tunkhannock Area High School Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania The Prowler September/October 2018 Volume XIV, Issue XLIV Bussing at Tunkhannock Homecoming HC Parade By SAMA NTHA SHYGELSKI Who loves to dance? The remarkable fl oats, the scale of the parade and the enormous community Many questions are circulating around By CATHLEEN PETERS support for the event on Friday, October this year about the new bussing system The FCCLA did it again... another 5 right before the football game was in place for the district. I was able to sit fabulous Homecoming Dance! Held on so successful because we have the down with Mr. Bosscher recently and Oct 6, 2018 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. most capable group of people of any ask him a few of those questions, and at the Tunkhannock Area High School school anywhere !! hopefully be able to give people a few Cafeteria was a blast. The Hollywood (Thank you, Mr. Bosscher!) answers. themed dance proved to produce I started off asking about why the astounding decorations and the very pulse decision to change the bussing system PROWLER STAFF PHOTO of an A-List event. was made. Mr. Bosscher told me that After a few glitches, the system is working. The remarkable backdrops, red carpet since the district was consolidated into began working properly and in the way it and decorations added to the atmosphere three buildings, having a full train of was intended. of the packed cafeteria, with the dance 32 busses go from the primary center to I also asked Mr. Bosscher his opinion fl oor fi lled the entire night. The music the intermediate center, then to the high on elementary kids being on the same bus was great dance music that the students school, along with all the parents picking as high schoolers. He responded with that sang along and line danced together. their kids up and having to fi ght through it is the only way to avoid having to run a The court was: Freshmen: Olivia the traffi c in town to go through multiple two tiered bussing system, which would Anderson and Ethan Childress stop signs would take a very long time. require twice the amount of busses to be Sophmores: Nicole Howell and Shane The administration realized this and used - they would be running the same Wood Juniors: Liz Demarco and Jake decided to change the system. They “spent route twice. Frisco Seniors: Mari Bachman and hours as an administrative team” to devise If you are a driver or are picked up Dennis Robinson, Abby Ritz and Jake the new system. Mr. Bosscher also met at the high school than you might have Stephens and Billy Buckley and Rebecca with the bus and van drivers who come to experienced being directed right at the Avery. Congratulations Queen Becca and the high school and worked with them to stop sign by Curry Donuts. This is a new King Billy! devise the best system for them to use. rule this year that reduces traffi c hold-ups Tickets were $15 pre-sale and $20 at They decided to use a shuttle bus at that stop sign and get busses and cars the door. system to transport the students. About out of the school grounds faster. If one car 8-10 busses would start at the primary is turning left then as they’re waiting they center and line up so the elementary are also holding up all traffi c behind them kids can easily fi nd their bus and board. as well. With the new redirection process, Then those busses will make their way the cars are easily funneled out and to the intermediate center. While this keep traffi c moving. This helps prevent happens, the other group of busses lines bus clogging that can delay routes and up at the high school. Once all the busses interrupt students from getting home as are fi lled at the high school, they make fast as possible. If you must go left out of their way to the Intermediate Center. the school, you will have to go around the This timing eliminates as much traffi c as block or turn around in one of the parking possible. lots and go back. This is inconvenient for This system also helps clear the busses those of us that must go left but it has to out quickly and gets the drivers moving as be done to keep traffi c moving. fast as possible. The entire system design Hopefully this helps those who helps traffi c move as swiftly and fl uently are curious about the new bussing/ as possible. Of course there were some transportation in the district. All in all the hiccups in the beginning, but within the new system was made to “get kids home fi rst week the system was revised and safely and as fast as possible”. Day 1 By SYLVIA WARREN This 2018 - 2019 school year is the fi rst where the high school holds eighth grade as well as its PHOTO COURTESY A. BURKE traditional grades 9 - 12. Both Isaac Clark was instrumental in getting the 8th and 9th graders were ball rolling for this huge Welcome Back heartily welcomed with an assortment of encouraging The excitement carries on signs made by Steering Com- into this autumn, with a great mittees, a big band “send to”, homecoming week, dance faculty and staff applause, and and on into the rest of this fall donuts for all. quarter. 2 THE PROWLER EditorialEditorial VOLUME XIV ISSUE XLIV Tunkhannock Area Letter from the Editor High School Kudos for picking up this school year’s fi rst newspaper! By MADISON NESTOR 135 Tiger Drive I hope all of you enjoyed your summer! In this edition I recommend reading all The Prowler staff hopes that the fi rst of the articles, of course, but the articles Tunkhannock, PA 18657 few weeks of school are going well for that highlight our change in focus to all (570)836-3111 everyone. Just like you are, we are getting things TAHS are located on the cover page into the swing of things again here in and all throughout. If you like the spooky seasonal - and Journalism, and we are very excited to PROWLER STAFF PHOTO Chief Editors be writing again… well, at least I am. I baking - pages 5 and 6 have that for you. Maddy Nestor have been in journalism for the past 2 Along with scores from our athletes up to The fascinating story of a country years, and at the start of every year we October 16. within a country can be found on page 4. Brendon Ely try to think of ways to improve our paper The story of the band playing at So many interesting topics for our fi rst This year we are striving to focus more on McDonald’s is on the facing page. If you foray as a class to create this fi rst 2018- Assistant Editors events pertaining to all of you guys here in need to know what is coming up for the 2019 Prowler. next four or so weeks, page 8 will tell you. Happy reading! Ireland Clark Tunkhannock Area High School. Loghan Hirkey Emma Moran Self Help Article Jacob Ezzo By EMELIE FILER There are many easy and simple tasks Take walks outside/ breathe in some Director you can do to help better your mindset. fresh air: I do not think we realize how Meditation: Meditating is a great much time we spend indoors. On a regular Kieran Bedford activity to help clear your mind. It’s a day, we spend at least eight hours inside of very easy task that doesn’t take up much school without going outside. Most days Advisor of your day, but can have a lasting impact people would rather stay inside a dark on your day. You can do it as soon as you room rather than take a walk outside. You Mrs. Staci Wiernusz wake up in the morning for as little as can do anything outside, from walking fi ve minutes. It is a great way to wake up, your dog to checking the mail. Breathing Staff Reporters start your day, and help you gather your in fresh air is great for your lungs, and it is thoughts. great to get some vitamin D! Serena Aumick Yoga: Just like meditating, yoga is a Cut out toxic people from your life: PROWLER STAFF PHOTO great way to help your mind and body. I think everyone has had at least one bad The quote here illustrates how self improve- Aurora Beaucheane It helps you breathe better and is an easy friend in their life. If a friend is bringing ment helps every aspect of our lives. way to help your exercise without needing you down for his or her own benefi t, Donovan Curley to buy anything or leave your house. All it could have a bad effect on you. If you need is some soothing music and you someone only calls you because they have to anyone. Getting your thoughts out and Emelie Filer are ready to go! a problem and do not check up on you, venting is super benefi cial for your mental Take a break from the social media: chances are they could be a toxic friend. health. It is better to vent than to keep As much as we all love social media, it is Sometimes people have bad days and need everything in. Josie Galella terrible for our mental health. Waking up to vent, but if your friend does not check Realize everything will be ok: I know and checking your phone is a bad habit to up on you, only worries about himself or when you’re going through it, it seems like Robert Jenkins have.