The Perspective Wednesday, October 31, 2018 B1 Sports Powderpuff Returns to P-CEP All Powderpuff teams and coaches at the end of the event Photo by Rachel Paul By Cora Wallen Schwinke, the Canton senior friends from other schools The rest of the money we mom who made sure all the we got to bring this tradition Editor-in-Chief that started powderpuff this always have done it, and it had planned going to Mental little details were taken care back, and hopefully it con- year. seemed so fun. So, for my Health Awareness, but now of. The players and coaches tinues to occur in the years Powderpuff: an all girls flag The Perspective: When senior ISP [Independent with all the money we raised also made it very success- coming!! football tournament between was the last time PCEP had a Service Project] Chloe Parana we are thinking of donating ful! A huge thank you to the The hard work put into this juniors and seniors, where powderpuff game? [Salem senior], Taleen Var- to more local charities. Salem football coach Mr. event produced a lot of fun most of the money raised Schwinke: Powderpuff tanian Gibbs [Salem Senior] The Perspective: How satis- Reed and Canton coaches Mr. and money towards charity. goes to charity. This is a rela- hasn’t been school approved and I decided we wanted to fied are you with your event? Lafata and Mr. Sexton for reff- Time will tell if this stays alive tively common event across at PCEP for a very long time. do powderpuff! We had a lot Who were some of the key ing all the games and making at the Park for the years to the United States and Canada, The last event was in 2012; of obstacles in the way... it people who made it a success? sure no problems occurred. come, although it appears that yet it has not happened at the however, it was off campus, took 4 months to finally get it Schwinke: I think the The Perspective: And most many would be eager for it to Park in a long time. That is, tackle and not school sanc- approved, and then we only event was extremely success- importantly, was it fun? continue. until this year. tioned. had 3 weeks to plan the whole ful! We had over 120 players Schwinke: The event was On Oct.13 juniors and se- The Perspective: What event! and coaches from all three extremely fun! It was great to niors from Plymouth, Canton made you decide to start it up The Perspective: What was schools. Some key people see the student body sup- and Salem gathered in teams again? the charity for and how much were my two ISP partners porting each other in a new, to be coached by Varsity Schwinke: My whole high did you raise? (Chloe Parana and Taleen different event. All the players Football Boys. To get a feel school career I’ve always Schwinke: We raised 3,378 Vartanian-Gibbs) and our su- and coaches I talked to loved for how the event went, The wanted to play in a powder- dollars. We have $500 going pervisor Mrs. Le. I also could it; they even want to have a Perspective talked with Carly puff game! A bunch of my to Sunshine Football Club. not have done it without my spring event! I am so glad Rambling Rock On Septem- Canton girls Cross Country runner, a theme of tradition and hardwork. ing a sense of determination in Paine’s By Cameron Lindsay ber 8th, sev- placed second with a time of 18.58. Other When asked about tradition both mind as he raced this past Saturday. Editor-in-Chief enteen Cross notable runs include the third place run- Hallie Younglas Salem, senior and Marisa Agreeing to the sentiment, Regan Country teams ner Regan Justice Salem, sophomore who Henry Salem freshman talked about how Justice, Salem, sophomore said, “It was traveled to Willow Metro Park to race at ran 19.06, breaking a new school record. their families run. Running was impor- a really good race - tough, but nothing’s Rambling Rock. The Salem Cross Coun- When asked about his team, Dave tant to them not just as a sport but also to better than being here with my team- try hosted invite included the Canton Gerlach, Head Coach for the Salem Girls maintain the tradition in their families. mates.” girls Cross Country team. Salem boys and Cross Country, said, “A tradition of hard- Similarly, hardwork and determina- As the Salem teams prepare for the rest girls won the invite earning 32 points for work and determination,” to which is one tion were major motivators for the Salem of their seasons, the ideas of tradition, the girls and 37 points for the boys. The of the main points of Rambling Rock and boys and girls. When asked why he runs, hardwork, and determination will follow Canton girls Cross Country team earned the Salem boys and girls teams. This year Bryce Paine Salem, junior said, “The run- through the upcoming races. 178 points, placing eighth out of sixteen being the ninth rendition of the invite, it ning comradery of my teammates and the other teams. Thea Schley, a freshman was important for the athletes to maintain friendships I’ve made on my team,” leav- By Amanda Mancuso New P-CEP Field Hockey Team Staff Writer Over the summer, a group of female athletes worked together to Nina: “I decided to play Field Hockey because my friend started Q:What is the team culture like? form the Girls Field Hockey team here at P-CEP. With a Junior Var- the whole thing and it’s new and interesting.” Adrienne: “Our team started off kind of static but as the season sity squad and varsity squad, the team consists of around 40 athletes. Q: What is your favorite part of being on the Field Hockey team? has gone on we’ve really become close. Everyone talks to everyone Girls from all three Plymouth-Canton high schools are welcome, Adrienne: “My favorite part of being on the Field Hockey team and we all laugh and have a good time, it’s a lot of fun. It’s amazing to and there are no requirements of any previous experience of Field is meeting new people and having fun being active and learning to see how close we’ve become in just a short period of time.” Hockey. Practice is attended at Discovery Middle School on Monday play a new sport. I would’ve never met most of the girls if we hadn’t Nina: “I would describe the team culture as supportive. Every through Thursday from 4-6 p.m.. The team plays against different been on the same team.” game and practice you can hear us constantly cheering each other high schools in the area one to two times per week. Nina: “My favorite part of playing on the team is the people, I on. When someone needs a ride or has a question, the girls don’t In an interview with P-CEP Field Hockey team captains Adrienne love the team and the coaches.” hesitate to help out. Everyone is just so spirited and friendly, I love Vala and Nina Pacheco, they describe their experiences on the new Q: What is your responsibility as a team captain? them.” found team. Adrienne: “As a captain, I mostly lead warmups and basic drills. The student created club is now thriving, and hopes to grow over Q:What made you decide to play field hockey? The coaches rely on us to get practice going and to coordinate with the next school years. Adrienne: “I wanted a no-cut sport that wasn’t Cross Country. the players to make sure everything runs smoothly.” Field Hockey seemed like a fun sport and it’s similar to other sports Nina: “Some of our duties as captains are running warm up, orga- like Soccer, Hockey, and Lacrosse, so I thought it’d be fairly easy to nizing team bonding and community service activities, and making learn.” decisions for the team.” News The Perspective - October 31, 2018 the-perspective.org B2 Features Fun Fall Activities Fall is a wonderful season. The air is sweet and crisp. It’s not too warm, but it’s also not too cold, By Lilli Kheen finally sweater weather. With so many different activities, it’s hard to not love fall. Sometimes, we forget Staff Writer how many activities there are to do, and our brains only think of the basic ones, like going to an apple orchard or a haunted house. There are so many more things to do that deserve recognition! #8: Fall Festival #6: Corn Maze scariness so you can decide which one you want mallows. Gather round the fire, cuddle up with a Fall Festivals are always a fun time. With activ- There’s something about getting lost with a to go to. Grab some of your closest friends and blanket, and tell some ghost stories; you should ities ranging from carnival rides to games, there’s group of friends while being surrounded by huge go on over to a nearby haunted house for some be set for a fun night. something fun to do for all ages. Sometimes these corn stalks that’s just so much fun. This activity screams, scares, laughs, and ultimate fun! #1: Apple Orchard/Cider Mill festivals even have arts and crafts stations that is sort of like a fall version of an escape room! #3: Pumpkin Patch/Carve Pumpkins: As basic as this activity is, it will always be the you can go to if that’s something you enjoy doing.