October 19, 2016 Volume XXIII Issue 3 A PUBLICATION OF HAMBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL Publications and HEP students visit Renaissance Faire Gabby Krick – 10 The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is celebrating their 36th annual season this year. Hamburg Area Publications and HEP students had the chance to go and participate in this exciting event that reverses time. There is so much to do that it is almost hard to spend just one day there. The Renaissance Faire is most definitely known for their incredible food. From fries to mac n cheese, chocolate covered everything and even giant turkey legs, they have it all. I am sure even Wolfgang was craving something. Marching Band participates Speaking of Wolfgang on this trip he was able to ride a bus for the first time! In each skit history from the Renaissance era is included in it. For example in Archery through the Ages they show how English long bows and wood arrows were made and how they were in different opportunities effective weapons. Also in the Pastimes show a medieval or renaissance music consort is performed brining back music from the Middle Ages. The actors and actresses who participate in the Renaissance Faire are so professional throughout the year with their characters. They take their jobs so seriously and make the role they are playing so believable with accents and clothes such as gowns, jerkins and doublets from the era. Miranda Pinder – 12 It is as if the Renaissance era is going on at that moment. From the mud pit, to human The Hamburg Marching Band started in the second week of August for the 2016- chess and even insane magicians these actors and actresses will do it all to make the 2017 school year. Rehearsals varied during the weeks, but mainly they were from Renaissance an exciting and interesting time for all who come. eight in the morning to three in the afternoon. What motivated the Brittney Freed The Renaissance Faire is not only a fun trip to go on, but also an educational experience. to get through the practices she said, “The thought of the finished product.” Julia says “I find this time period to be very interesting and very easy to learn from. I had Over the summer, the Marching Band was picked by Congressman Charles Dent to such a great time experiencing the Renaissance era”. Students are not just missing school represent the 15th district in the Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. It was the for this trip, but are learning something as well. 240th Anniversary of when the United States was founded which was July 4, 2016. For more information visit: http://www.parenfaire.com/faire/about.php The Marching Band is at almost every football game. They play stands tunes such as Dynamite, Land of a 1000, Final Countdown, etc. Their field show this year is based off of Stevie Wonder songs: Higher Ground, Signed Sealed Delivered, I’m Yours, and Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing. Director Ms. Megan Reimer stated that she feels that it is the best music and she has had previous Freshman take exciting trip experiences with his music which is why she made the show a Stevie Wonder field show. Marching Band participates in other events such as the Kutztown 150th Anniversary Parade, The King Frost Parade, The Hamburg Holiday Parade, to BCTC Children’s Day Parade, and the Memorial Day Parade. The Marching Band involves Color Guard, which is where students do routines with flags Tabitha Engel - 9 and the instrumental players. When asked about what it is like to be in Marching Band, the word “family” was frequently used. On October 3 the freshmen class took a trip to the Berks Career and Technology Center if any of the classes there interested them. They took a tour of the campus and learned about what would happen if they decided to go there. There will be an open house for the West Campus, in Leesport, on October 20 and one for the East Campus, in Oley, on October 18. Typically students enroll in BCTC as a freshman and take classes for three years, starting when they are a Sophomore. BCTC offers 37 courses Winston Churchill’s life and words in various different fields such as communications, healthcare, services, and many more. During the field trip we were able to visit two classes we were interested in and take a tour of the inspire Hamburg Area High classroom. We only had one hour so we got about 20 minutes in each class. We then went to their Paiton Albrecht - 9 cafeteria and were given an application to fill out and given a deadline to apply which is December 1st. They explained to us that we need to get teacher recommendations in order to enroll. The political history of the 20th century can The two programs that I got to see were cosmetology and early childhood education. The be told through several biographies, though cosmetology room looked just like a hair salon. There were mannequin heads everywhere one individual that stands out is Winston Churchill. Like Eisenhower and George S. for the students to practice on, a place to wax people’s eyebrows, stations to wash, cut, and Patton, Churchill was a war leader. He was dye hair as well. Additionally there were stations where people could get their nails done. challenged and strove for victory. He was The early childhood education classroom greatly resembled a kindergarten classroom. Britain’s Prime Minister from 1940 - 1945, It was very colorful and students can decorate their locker there. There was a kitchen then again from 1951 – 1955 where students can get snacks for the children that are there for the headstart program. There were some children there, around the age of 4 and 5, that were there for the As he once said himself “Success is not headstart class. They also give the students experience with being around small children. final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to Each classroom also has a theory room which is where teachers give their lessons. continue that counts.” What he means by this is that everyone fails sometime in one’s BCTC is an excellent program for students who know what they want to do life, but that does not mean it’s time to quit, it once they graduate. Whether they are headed for college or going directly into the should push one to persevere. It is important workforce, BCTC gives students tools and skills that will give them a headstart. to take this into schoolwork and realize that For more information, visit www.berkscareer.com. everyone makes mistakes. Though success is not final, Churchill shows that if one does succeed rather it be on a test or a game, that it is not time to stop putting the effort forward. Taking this quote right into the school place, Freshmen Ca itlin Steele said, “This quote relates to high schoolers everywhere, especially those who play a sport. It’s not all about winning every game, it’s about going out on the field with all your team and giving it your all.” As prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill rallied the British people during WWII and led his country from the brink of defeat to victory. Then ending his Prime Ministry finally in 1955. For more info visit http://www.history.com/topics/british-history/winston-churchill HAWK HAPPENINGS OCTOBER 19, 2016 PAGE Bobbing for apples from years ago Halloween Quinn Holl - 9 It is simple to say that bobbing for apples has been an activity we continues have all attempted at least once in our recent childhood. Although the bobbing for apples we know of today is quite different compared to to frighten the version played many years ago. Originally, bobbing for apples was not considered a traditional game people during Fall as the leaves morph Megan Krick – 11 into an angelic tone of vivid golds Halloween is the one day that and mesmeric cardinal reds. In fact, most people really like about fall. It bobbing for apples actually began as is when they can dress up and get as a courting ritual for young ladies and much candy as possible. When many people think of Halloween, they think of superstitions like ghost their potential spouse. and witches. Despite the classic rules of apple Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people lit bonfires and wore bobbing that we have rooted into costumes to get rid of ghosts. It was also a day that marked the end of summer and the beginning of our culture, many years ago there cold winter nights. Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a holiday to honor saints and martyrs were variations when it came to and he called it All Saints’ Day. The day before All Saints’ Day was called All Hallows’ Eve. All Hallows’ performing the game. For instance, Eve is how the name Halloween was created. in one particular set of rules, each Over time Halloween evolved into what it is today like trick or treating. Many other countries apple was assigned to a particular celebrate Halloween, but many of them have a different way of celebrating. Like how the Spanish mate. The individual would then celebrate the day of the dead on Halloween. attempt to bite into the apple of the one who she desired most. If the lady bit the apple on For more info on the history of Halloween go to http://www.livescience.com/40596-history-of- her first try, then she and the individual she craved the most were destined for romance.