Issue 4, January 2020 The Next Selected Students to Attend HOBY By Katelyn Wilson HOBY stands for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership. It is a met all kinds of people similar to me,” Rose continued. youth leadership program for sophomores in different schools all Rose said, “I had no idea this was something the school did around the country. Each area has their own group of students and similar to the Character Education nominations, I had no idea that goes to several different colleges around the country. This the teachers were watching, so for others that would be interest- year our students from Pen Argyl will be going to Albright College ed; make sure you stand out and always take on the opportunities from June 5th to the 7th. because the teachers and staff are watching and you Graham Rose, sophomore, is one of two stu- do get recognized in the end.” dents selected from the sophomore class to attend The other student selected for this studious this program. program is Liam Doney also a sophomore. Rose said, “I am really excited to have been Doney said, “I feel honored to be selected for selected to go to this leadership program. It is nice this opportunity, and I am very thankful for it as well. to be recognized for what I do and to be with oth- I think this will be a great learning experience and ers like me. I enjoy helping out or taking control so I will be beneficial in the future.” find it fun.” “This means a lot to me. I’m grateful to be “It means a lot of things to me, again the rec- selected, as this is very highly-touted by colleges,” ognition, but HOBY is also a nationally recognized Doney continued. program, which can help with things like jobs and The students are selected by a vote taken by colleges,” Rose continued. the freshman and sophomore teachers. This program is a week long event that takes place at a col- “I’m pretty excited about this. I’ve never been to anything lege, and the students stay at that college for the week. like this so I want to see how it works, but I anticipate that it will be Rose said, “This is not my first leadership program, I have fun. Based on what I’ve heard, it should be a great time,” Doney already done NYLT, National Youth Leadership Training, so I’m said. curious to see how they compare.” Doney continued, “I’m most looking forward to meeting the “I find these opportunities to be a lot of fun. It is always a other students who attend. I think meeting people from different great crowd of people because you know they are there because places is very important and interesting.” they were the best at what they do. Really it is the experience in Congratulations to both of these boys and the leadership general to look forward to as something to say I have done and roles that they have so far shown in life. Reid Carrescia By Hudson Kerzner Reid Carrescia is a cinematographer, director, and editor Carrescia says, “The film is very ‘Pen Argyl’. I grew up here who grew up in and lives in Pen Argyl. and went to school at PAHS and graduated in 2007. In a way, it is He says, “I am a filmmaker first and foremost, but that an homage to the area. It’s a coming of age/drama/romance film. doesn’t mean I’m always making movies. Most of the work re- We’re filming in the Slate Belt, and mostly in Pen Argyl. Without volves around shooting and editing commercials, making music saying too much, it’s about following your dreams, and sometimes videos, and promotional videos for businesses. I’ve been cinema- what it takes to do that, both the good and the bad. It’s a full- tographer and editor on few TV shows here and there as well. I length film, and we’ll finish production in the spring. Most of the hope in a few years to solely call myself a director, but in this busi- cast is from New York City and the characters are pretty much just ness, it’s common to wear many hats.” graduated or in their post-high school years. So if you’ve seen a Carrescia has recently begun filming a new feature-length camera crew in Pen Argyl floating around, that’s probably us.” drama in the area. The film will be completed over the course of the school year. Continued on Page 3 In This Issue: Page 4 Page 5 Page 6/7 Page 8 Page 10 Letter from the Editor The winter issue of the Green Echo is here. This month has been going by quickly Green Echo Staff with the holiday season well under well. Christmas is right around the corner and the ex- citement is in the air. Staff:Cassandra Blasi, Jordan DeFelice, The issue is packed with articles about all different topics. There are articles from Zoee Edmonds, Olivia Geary, Emma Greggo, holiday traditions, to an article about Pen Argyl students’ strong liking of wings. Page one Morgan Haros, Taylor Humanick, Hudson Ker- features an article about Graham Rose and how he won the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leader- zner, Karissa Kujawa, Elizabeth Minnich, Sierra ship award. Page three is where you will find the article about students’ opinions on their Morrell-Long, Ashleigh Mulroy, Katelin Roses, favorite wings. Page four consists of a new book review, and a look at the school’s Peer Anthony Sparrow, Jayden Sparrow, Emily Stop- Mediation club. Page five has a unique article about the furry friends of Pen Argyl. The fer, Adriane Stump, Katelyn Wilson following two pages are home to the Christmas holiday articles. You will see people’s fa- Editor: Maxwell Houck vorite songs for the holidays and traditions that are special to them. Next up is an article Advisor: Mrs. Spring Shank about the much loved Cosmo, Black Friday and Cyber Monday stories, and more holiday fun. Finishing up the issue you can read about student’s “hitting the ice,” the freshmen’s Mission Statement: trip to CIT, and the envirothon club. Page twelve will once again be a round-up of pictures The Green Echo is a forum for students’ from the issue. views, photography, and journalism. It is produced by the journalism students of Pen Argyl High School This has been a quick turnaround for the issue as we had to get this out before the and distributed free to students, faculty, and the students went on winter break. Our staff worked extra hard and put in extra hours to community. make sure the newspaper would be great, and get out on time. Opinions are not necessarily the views of Maxwell Houck, Editor Pen Argyl School District. We seek to generate in- telligent discussions on news, lifestyles, and sports. Special thanks to Mr. Domchek and Mr. Oak- ley for helping edit the newspaper, as well as Mrs. Position Vacancy Dario for her technology support each month. POSITION: Head Cross Country Coach The Green Echo welcomes and stroencour- EFFECTIVE: 2020-2021 School Year ages letters to the editor relating to controversial BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide instruction regarding the knowledge and skills while articles or expressing opinions and suggestions. Dif- participating in an activity of this kind. To provide the necessary supervision/direction for the participat- ferences of opinion on articles are always placed, so ing students, both individually and as a group for school and athletic events throughout the year. let your voice be heard. All letters to the managing editor will be printed as long as they are school ap- REQUIREMENTS: Should possess the knowledge and skills associated with which to coach Cross Coun- propriate and they are signed. try. Should possess the ability to direct/supervise a program of this kind. In addition, please refer to the The Green Echo is a proud member of attached page for the requirements when applying for a position. the Pennsylvania School Press Association. Ad- dress: SALARY: As per PAASD Supplemental Salary Schedule; dependent upon years of experience 501 West Laurel Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072 APPLY IN WRITING TO: Mr. Tim Egan, Athletic Director Pen Argyl Area High School 501 W. Laurel Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072 Telephone: (610) 863-1293 [email protected] December Calendar The Coffee Club December 13: Winter Semi-Formal December 14: Green Echo NYC Trip Mrs. P, Ms. Wan- December 14: Winter Concert da, and Mr. H are December 18: Senior Citizens Day hanging on the December 24- Jan 1: Winter Break coffee cup. Logan, Ms. Crawford, and January 15-17: Midterms Mrs. Cesare are in January 27: Act 80-Day the coffee. Austin January 30: Parent Teacher Conferences Heddie is a com- February 15: Washington D.C. Trip puter and Nole is a table. February 17: President’s Day February 24: Act 80-Day By Robbie Peters Wings Around the School By: Jordan DeFelice and Maxwell Houck Wings are a food that is loved by boneless wings with a barbecue sauce, and Once again this is another surprise many around the world, but especially by I like to get celery with my order too.” as is not that local. Stoke is located in Pen Argyl students. Many students will go Woody Kindrew, junior, said, “I like downtown Easton and for most students out at least once a week to their favorite to go to Buffalo Wild Wings about one time is a 20 to 25 minute drive.