Hopewell Hi-Lites 1215 Longvue Avenue, Hopewell, PA Issue 1: September, 2015 Welcome To The Well! BY: LAUREN TRIMBER e reminds me of Vin prom and homecoming. I was also tionships I had here, and to never Diesel,” senior Jen- the ski trip sponsor and the tran- lose the ones I had there.” “Hnifer Cranmer said of sition coordinator. I coached foot- With Mr. Rowe stepping Hopewell’s new assistant princi- ball, basketball, and baseball, and into the principal’s position this pal Mr. Milanovich. Although Mi- I tried to get involved in powder- year, Milanovich has big goals to lanovich isn’t part of an under- puff games. My job doesn’t end at accomplish as the assistant prin- ground racing team, he did come 2:30 because their lives don’t end cipal. “I want to improve commu- from a very long and busy career at 2:30, so I was very involved.” nication between students and in Aliquippa, and his first impres- His dedication at Aliquippa staff to include custodians, main- sion of Hopewell High School was allowed him to interact with sev- tenance, and paraprofessionals. I a positive one. “I was amazed eral levels of staff, which helped want to help perpetuate an envi- by how nice and beautiful the prepare him for the relationships ronment of teamwork.” grounds and facilities are,” Mr. he would build at Hopewell. “I’m Milanovich’s hard work at Milanovich said. “The buildings definitely most excited to get to Aliquippa portends he will help looked great. They’re bigger than know the kids here,” he said. “I’ve turn Hopewell into a more enjoy- I was used to.” More importantly, already built some relationships able place. We are very fortu- Hopewell’s community impressed at Hopewell. The maturity level nate to have him here, and him. “The biggest difference be- and the personality of the kids we extend a warm welcome tween Hopewell and Aliquippa makes it easy to get to know to Hopewell’s newest edi- is the willingness of parents and them. I miss the relation- tion. students to be in communication. ships I had with my kids in It’s wonderful for the school and Aliquippa. Some kids grew Mr. Milanovich sitting at his community, and it will only help to be an extension of my vice principal desk. Photo perpetuate Hopewell’s excellence.” family, and it’s my inten- courtesy of Lauren Trimber. While at Aliquippa, Mila- tion to build those rela- novich worked a myriad of jobs. “First, I was an emotional sup- port teacher in the high school. I taught Algebra, Geometry, Eng- lish Literature, and Composition. I used to teach Earth Science, Biology, and US and World His- tory. I was the junior and senior class sponsor, so I helped organize What’s Inside... Page 3 Page 5 Sports Pages 2-4 Aliquippa Compared to Hopewell Changes Coming to Hopewell Happenings Pages 5-6 “Getting to Know Your Neighbors” “A Township in Motion” Voices Pages 7-8 Culture Pages 9-11 Fun Page Page 12 Mr. Byrnes Talks Girls’ Soccer BY: JENNIFER CRANMER s the Hopewell Girls’ soccer team gears up to compete for Aa section title and a place in playoffs, the question on everyone’s mind is, how far will they go? Head coach Mr. Byrnes has created a girls’ soccer program at Hopewell that has an elite reputation of success. With the backing of the school and com- munity, everyone is hoping for an- other sensational season for the team. Mr. Byrnes’ goal is to get the I Believe That We Will Win girls to the postseason. It will not be BY: MADDY HOPKINS an easy road, however, as the team opewell’s football team spent will need to get through many chal- the summer trying to lift the lenging opponents. Mr. Byrnes said weight of last season’s dis- “With defending WPIAL champs Shannon Shawgo settles the ball. Image courtesy of Mr. Mohrbacher H Montour, a tough Central Valley, a appointment. For seniors Tim Sabo difficult Blackhawk team, and al- our scoring.” This year’s team captains and Griffin Curry, they have never Some returning key players picked by Mr. Byrnes are seniors worked harder. ways challenging QV, a section title will be extremely hard.” However, he for this season are seniors Shannon Maddy Hopkins, Nicole Grimm, With a truck driving dad Shawgo and Briana Losco who went Shannon Shawgo, and Briana Losco. and a mom serving school lunch- has belief in the capabilities of his team. He said, “I have confidence in all section in the 2014 season. Ju- When selecting captains, Mr. Byrnes es, Coach Mark Washington knows niors Megan Ramaley and Lauren looks for “leadership and communi- hard work. Committed to excellence, our players and their work ethic, but it is reassuring to know that we have Shutak and sophomore Samantha cation skills above all. A certain pos- Coach Washington and his staff Hysong are also expected to compli- itivity goes a long way also when I push the team in every aspect. “They a reputation as a talented, difficult team to play against.” ment the team. Every player will be consider captains. Talent and soccer have put in a lot of time and effort important to the team’s success. Mr. smarts, honestly, are secondary.” trying to make us better players as It is no secret the team loss some key starters last year with the Byrnes said he “expects everyone to Mr. Byrnes plans to instill well as young men,” said senior tight contribute at some time or another.” “Hard work, fitness, a never-say-die end Tim Sabo. “They spend a lot of graduation of Abby Losco and Kay- Chaz Bruce, 10, and Tim Sabo, 27. Image courtesy of Times Online. If you go out to watch a game attitude, and confidence under pres- time away from home and their fam- leen Schwegler among others, but it still has a multitude of great play- you may see some new faces on the sure” in his team this season. Hope- ilies to be with us and do their best hard work, Coach Washington isn’t Billy DePaul. ers to rely on. Mr. Byrnes said, “We’ll field. Mr. Byrnes expects “dynamite” fully we see these qualities on the to hold us accountable for ourselves against having a bit of fun. “I’ve nev- “Kyle David has just turned need scoring from a variety of play- ninth graders Katie Callan and Cris- field and the girls’ have another suc- and our teammates.” er been a victim,” said Sabo, “but into a completely different player ers, when, in the past, we really re- ty Senskey to have an impact on the cessful season. Come out to a game This personal dedication he has some obsession with dishing this year,” said Curry, talking about lied upon one or two for the bulk of team. and support the team this year! carries into his coaching style. out 10-yard bear crawls as minor players’ improvements this season. “Coach Washington is very fiery and punishments, which is unique and “He worked hard in the off-season passionate as coach,” said senior pretty funny because all of a sudden and is the leader of our defensive captain and wide receiver Griffin across the field you will just hear line.” He also advises to keep an eye Getting to Know Neighbors Aliquippa Transfers Feel Welcome at Hopewell Curry. The coach even practices a ‘No! You got bear crawls!’” out for DePaul at quarterback and little tough love for his team with a The coaching staff wasn’t Tempalski at free safety. BY: SANTINO CICCONE “Just Do It” kind of mentality. “His the only change to the team, though. For fans, games to watch n addition to Mr. Milanovich, two friends back at Aliquippa, but as still the same. “I’m looking forward favorite motto is ‘no excuses’ which With transfers and new young tal- out for are Moon and McKeesport, new students Deseante “Doodah” a member of the football team, he to winning some games,” said Kim- pretty much sums up his attitude ent joining the team, the dynamic two showdowns sure to be interest- Hines and James Kimbrough hasn’t felt alone. He is excited to be brough. With only going to Hopewell and how we are expected to per- is certainly different. Along with the ing. Sabo said, “I think Moon will be I have kept the same zip code but wearing blue and gold on Fridays. and Aliquippa, he is surprised by the form day in and day out,” said Sabo. changes comes a newfound sense an intense game just because our have transferred from Aliquippa to “I get in the game more.” To some, amount of school pride we have but Coach Washington even switched of optimism among the players. For coaches are from there and there Hopewell. The two school buildings Aliquippa is perceived as a rough he went on to say “The key differenc- up the way things are typically run them and the school, the season is will be a rivalry,” while Curry said, exist minutes from each other, but place, but Hines disagrees, “It’s only es are that there are more classes to in the summer. Instead of two prac- looking up. “We have a lot of depth “McKeesport, a Quad A powerhouse, according to those who’ve experi- rough for the people who want to do choose from and the school and stu- tices a day like in previous seasons, at all positions,” said Sabo, “so we will be our toughest game.” enced both, the communities and bad things.” dent body is bigger.” this year’s team saw the heat, sweat, can expect that all 11 men on the Whoever the opponent, districts have some noticeable dif- “Some days I enjoy it more Although Aliquippa High and exhaustion of three-a-days.