The Official Newspaper of Warren Hills Regional High School 41 Jackson Valley Road, Washington, NJ, 07882 Volume 25 IssueTHE 04 25th STREAKAnniversary Edition June 2013 Relay For Life Reels in Hope By Jamie Rosenblum the volunteers. of other pass times avail- “It was very emo- were many fun and upbeat row club sold water bottles. Managing Editor Though Relay for able to participants. tional to be a part of the cer- activities to partake in. Vol- With all of the Life usually lasts for a total At 8:30, a Lumi- emony. It made me think leyball games took place surrounding excitement, Despite the rain, of 24 hours, Warren Hills naria ceremony was held about the meaning of why in the gymnasium before participants did not lose Relay for Life was a highly ran an abbreviated seven to honor loved ones who we are all here and what the luminaria ceremony sight of the relay’s purpose. attended event at Warren hour version, and hula hooping Hepp, who participated in Hills High School with being that it was contests circled an overnight relay at age over 30 teams comprised the first time throughout the 13, said there is a signifi- of students, staff, and com- they hosted the night. cant difference between an munity members. The event event. Partici- outside and an inside relay. took place Friday, June 7 Teams pants could also She explained that some of inside the high school. The can range from play tug of war, the activities were the same, cancer research marathon, two people to basketball, and but the overall mood feels sponsored by National as many as de- get their face different. However, Hepp Honor Society, raised over sired. The action painted. Zumba did not let this slow her, or $20,000. of walking or and a silent auc- her team down. Relay for Life running around tion took place as “The cause that we was founded in 1986 by at all times well. are walking for is the most Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorec- throughout the “It was important thing, regardless tal surgeon from Tacoma, entire event by nice that Warren of where it is held,” she Washington. Klatt wanted at least one of Hills had so many said. to raise money for his local the team mem- At sunset, a variation of the Luminaria Ceremony shown above occurs at every Relay for other things to do Similarly, Hey- American Cancer Society bers is supposed Life Event. (Photo By Kathleen Oswald) apart from just mann said, “it is a good office and decided to do so to signify the walking,” said thing we were all together by taking pledges for doing on-going process of battles are passed or are currently our purpose is,” said high high school senior and par- inside.” his something he enjoyed— faced by cancer patients. fighting the disease. The school junior and partici- ticipant Bobby Celantano. Relay for Life has running marathons. High school senior competition gym bleachers pant Michelle Hepp. To keep walkers united the community while It is an event that and participant Noel Ferar- were lined with Luminaria “The Luminaria sustained, local restaurants raising awareness and mon- tries to unite communities ro said “This is close to my bags and lit candles to spell ceremony was really per- including Ciao, Enzos, ey for a worthwhile cause. to raise cancer awareness as heart because I am walking out the word hope. Those sonal and beautiful,” said Leos, Desiderios, and Ritas, High school ju- well as funds for research. for people that I love.” who have served and cur- high school senior and par- had booths in the cafeteria. nior and participant Erica It is completely volunteer- While constant rently serve as caregivers ticipant Jillian Heymann. National Honors Society Schaumberg said, “next driven with American Can- walking/running is the main were honored with a special Setting aside the sold soda and the Healthy year will be even better if it cer Society staff coaching event, there were a variety lap around the school. emotional aspects, there Options Today and Tomor- the full 24 hours.” Team Members Make Trendy Titles By Kathleen Oswald support those they per- took a more symbolic ap- had won, lost, or was bat- against cancer.” captain, freshman Kasey and Cecilia McGuinness sonally know who have proach when each team tling against cancer,” said “Many of us had DiSessa, walked in memo- suffered with cancer. member dressed in a dif- Schaumburg. people we were walking ry of Michelle Campilon- Students and Band Together Against ferent color to represent In an attempt to for,” said sophomore and ga-- a former student of staff of Warren Hills got Cancer was com- The Strikers team Warren Hills High School together June 7 for the posed of members of captain Nicole Prof- who died in 2010 of Neu- seven-hour event, Relay Warren Hills’ March- ita. rofibromatosis before she For Life. In the midst of ing Band, Concert The Tumorna- was able to graduate high the walk against cancer, Band, Pit Orchestra, tors, an appropriate school. students found ways to and Jazz Ensemble. play on the popular Team captain, have , like while making The team as a whole 1980’s movie title junior Brianne Sousa, up creative team names. raised over $2000 The Terminator, had walked with Team Al- Some teams through several more than one rea- ice. Alice was Sousa’s chose to dedicate their fundraisers, which is son to raise money grandmother who died of names to loved ones who more than any other for the event. Sopho- a multitude of cancers in have had or have cancer, individual team. more Heather Marsh 1996. Sousa’s mother do- while others used humor “We did explained the history nated money through her to outwit other walkers. two big fundraisers: of cancer within the company Sanofi, as well With names from “Twerk a yard sale and Pie- team. as contributions from for the Cure” to “Streaks A-Guy. We also sold “My mom had friends. of Hope”, the stories be- t-shirts and accepted Walkers from a variety of teams enjoy their time at Relay for Life. breast cancer, my “I loved spend- hind each name range pledges,” said sopho- (Photos by Kathleen Oswald) grandpa died of can- ing time with my parents, from quippy and witty to more and team cap- cer, and other team brother, boyfriend and his deep and dedicated to the tain Miranda Vargo. different kinds of cancer. stand up against cancer, members grandparents mom,” Sousa said. “I’m cause. The Color Cru- “The Color Cru- “The Strikers” made their had cancer,” she said. so happy that we got to Members of Band saders, captained by ju- saders each walked for a name to encourage team- Michelle’s Army, raise so much money for Together were walking to nior Erica Schaumburg, personal loved one who mates to “join the strike brought together by team a great cause.” He Said, She Said Mr. Warren Hills Television Debate In This Page 2 Page 6 Page 12 Issue: Jersey Shore Rebuild Gatsby Review Stellar Streaks Page 4 Page 11 Page 14 Page 2 Op-Ed June 2013 Editor’s Debate...We Dish, You Decide Battle of the Sexes: She Said He Said boiling one-word response: is probably due to an im- anything that bothers them are and how they act, re- O.K. Face to face, online, mense amount of time immediately becomes a gardless of the flaws and the or on the phone, after a spent on the computer and problem, while men usually mistakes they make. The woman pours her heart out, not enough human contact. tend to have more patience. complexity of a woman just the last thing she wants is to Men laugh when things are Let’s face it: wom- makes this harder. receive this ultimate rejec- not funny, they make jokes en are the most unpredict- A relationship with tion. at bad times, and often can- able creatures on Earth. a woman can turn down a Even when there not properly read a wom- They’re impulsive, crazy road of no return, howev- are no problems present, an’s emotions. and always have a consis- er. This road is what men By Jamie Rosenblum men do not care about dates This is why many By Kyle Wiseburn tently changing mindset, call the “friendzone”. The Managing Editor and relationships nearly as relationships fail. Men just Staff Reporter depending on the environ- friendzone can cause trouble much as they should. A cannot understand the com- ment. Men are simple, and at some points, especially if Are all men like woman can ask, “where do plexity of a woman and it Don’t even get me do not need complexity in the man has a crush on the this? At some point or you want to go tonight?” causes turmoil between the started on how women work their life in order to live woman who has a crush on another, any woman in a and her date will reply with couple. from a male’s perspective. comfortably. the most hardheaded, fool- relationship will find her- a monotone, “I don’t care.” Men also can- All females should come But is disagreeing ish guy in the area. When in self asking this question. Ironically, men not understand the word with a book on how women with a woman necessarily a the friendzone, it’s always The answer is simple: yes. somehow find the energy “friends.” Somehow, the work. Oh wait, one already bad thing? Not entirely, un- the nice guys finishing last, Of course, some are more to be passionate about their whole concept of simply exists.