October 2013

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BuccaneerBulletin Oswego High School’s Student Voice October 2013

Volume 2 Number 1

Editorial

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Buccaneer Bulletin Oswego High School’s Student Voice Editor-in-Chief Tara Stacy Managing Editor Patrick Baer Business Manager Drazen Schrecengost Webmaster Rachael Purtell Chief Photographer Jordan Oatman Art Director Laurelann Easton Alumni Editor Victoria Armet Sports Editor Isabella Winklestine Editorial Editor Elizabeth Sincavage Layout Editor Alex Borland Entertainment Editor Lisa Kanbur Graphic Designer Dylan Kimball Advisers Bill Reeser Heidi Conland Sheffield The Buccaneer Bulletin, a member of the Empire State School Press Association, and The Quill and Scroll, is published periodically by the students of the Oswego High School, 2 Buccaneer Blvd.; Oswego, New York 13126; (315) 341-2200.

It is intended as a vehicle to inform, educate, and entertain the student body.

Opinions expressed are those of the students and do not necessarily reflect those of the administration or the advisers.

On the Cover: Many OHS clubs conduct fundraising activities throughout the year. The cover depicts the Key Club Halloween fundraiser which benefited the Oswego YMCA last year. See Clublicity pages 6 and 7 to find out what the clubs are doing.

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. . . to the renovations completed at OHS over the summer. They really improved the overall look of the school. . . . to raising over $2,200 for pediatric cancer and Golisano Children’s Hospital. . . . to the OHS varsity football team for winning the homecoming game. . . . to Cassandra Hondro and Emily King who made the All-American Marching Band. . . . to the Red Cross blood drive and all who participated in it. . . . to the overall excellent behavior of the OHS student body during the evacuation of the building during a driving rain storm.

. . . to the malfunctioning fire alarm that went off during a pounding rain storm leaving the students and staff soaking wet as they walked to Leighton gym. . . . to the miscommunication between staff and students during OHS Spirit Week. Seniors believed that they were following tradition. . . . to the students trying to download iOS7 in the bathroom for twenty minutes instead of being in class. www.buccaneerbulletin.wordpress.com

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Editorial In Our View . . .

Sound facts lead to better opinions

We have all seen the horrible things happening in Syria splashed across newspapers and TV screens.

The United States may or may not be getting involved. Many may know what Syria is, but does anyone really know what is happening there? Talking with peers and some adults, many are clueless about what is actually happening.

Syria has been in the forefront of the media lately and much information is being distributed to the public. Despite that, no one is listening or paying attention to it and how it is affecting us as a nation.

OHS US History teacher Chad Whitney always said, “Do not be an educated idiot.” This basically means that just because you go to school and have a degree, it does not mean you are savvy as to what is going on in the world. Everyone should be aware of current events in their own community and around the world.

If one keeps themselves informed about current events, they will be able to voice their opinion like any American can and should.

For those who do not truly know what is happening, Syria is using chemical weapons on their citizens and hurting innocent people every day. It all

started in April of 2011 as peaceful protests. Bashar al-Assad, the dictator of Syria, is single handedly killing his own citizens, and as of now the American government believes that Syria should be punished with strikes against them. Some citizens believe that retaliation is not going to help in anyway.

Everyday people, especially teenagers and some adults want to learn about Syria but are not motivated enough and do not have the attention span to figure it all out, I admit I use to be like that but after reading Washington Post’s “9 questions about Syria you were too embarrassed to ask.” That really helped me understand what was happening in a quick burst of information.

So when it all comes down to different opinions of citizens and government officials, we at the Buccaneer Bulletin feel that individuals should remember before you judge it for yourself, get the facts about not just Syria but any other big world event or local issues. Just because you go to school or work, doesn’t mean you’re educated. Inform yourself with everyday news and don’t be an “educated idiot.”

Seniors walk shamelessly after taking part in senior spirt week

Recently, OHS had its annual homecoming spirit week. The week is coordinated each year by the junior class advisors and officers and occurs during the week leading up to the homecoming football game.

This year, the spirit week was coordinated by Miss Jackson and Mrs. Smith, the junior class advisers, along with junior class officers; Allison Smith, Meredith Chesare, Kara Weiss, and Victoria Fix. The spirit week days included; Favorite Sports Team Monday, Tie Dye Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Gold Thursday, and Buc Blue Friday. On Friday, the junior class also coordinated the annual pep rally.

We at the Buccaneer Bulletin feel that the purpose of spirit week is to come together as a school and support our football team. It shows that we all have Buccaneer pride, and we can show the community that we are indeed a school of excellence.

This year; however, spirit week wasn’t just for OHS. It was to support pediatric cancer awareness in our community. Every day during spirit week, the junior class sold gold ribbons in the cafeteria. The ribbons were also sold at Buc Fest, and at the homecoming game raising over $2,200.

The money was donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital, which is a Central New York hospital that cares for children suffering from pediatric cancer. Thursday of spirit encouraged students to wear gold or yellow shirts because gold is the color designated to represent pediatric cancer.

However, the class of 2014 had a different idea for spirit week. They wished to follow the tradition of previous senior classes had done and have their own senior spirit week. The days for senior spirit week were as follows: Muscle Shirt or Powderpuff Monday, Toga Tuesday, Walk of Shame Wednesday, Leather Thursday, and Buc Blue Friday.

The OHS administration went wild when they learned that students wished to have their own week, and many seniors were asked to change. Students found this outrageous, and many took to social media to bash the teachers and staff who had forced them to change when they claimed they hadn’t broken dress code.

Students failed to understand the administration was not upset with the actual attire, it was why they were dressed that way. It was an embarrassment to the school and to the community.

On Monday, the teachers didn’t notice anything out of

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the ordinary; kids were just wearing their powderpuff shirts and muscle shirts. But, word got out about the list of “senior days” that had been posted on the Class of 2014 Facebook page, and the administration told teachers to send seniors who were not abiding by the school dress code to the office.

This caused an uproar among seniors. Students were very upset because they felt that they had the right to wear whatever they wanted as long as it was within the school dress code. Once again, what the students did not or did not want to comprehend was the fact that teachers were not upset about the fact that what they were wearing abided by the dress code, they cared about what their clothes represented.

Perhaps the most frowned upon day of the week was Walk of Shame Wednesday. For those who are not aware, Walk of Shame is defined by UrbanDictionary.com as, “The walk across campus in the same clothes as yesterday after you slept with someone and spent the night in their dorm room.” Perhaps now people can see exactly why the administration was opposed to students dressing this way.

Students attempted to justify Wednesday by saying that what they were wearing was not breaking the school dress code and that plenty of kids dress that way at school anyway. They acted like they did not mean anything by the day and that they had not expected the staff to react the way they did, but this proved untrue.

It was stated on the Facebook page along with the list of days that, “This Wednesday is kinda suppose to push the envelope.” Pushing the envelope essentially means to see how far you can go with something without getting caught, which is exactly what the seniors did.

Several teachers needed to have the phrase “walk of shame” explained to them, and when it was, they were appalled that students from our school would purposely dress that way. Some staff members, along with Mr. Hartwell, feel the seniors are supposed to be the leaders of our school, and that seniors should lead by example. This spirit week was a terrible example for all future senior classes to emulate.

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What’s Your Opinion?

“What do you know about what is going on in Syria right now?”

Shannon McIntosh Senior

“A lot of controversy between the president and congress. In Syria chemical gas is being used against people, but they didn’t know if it was the people in charge or the rebels. If the U.S acts it will be an act of war because it’s not approved by the U.N.”

Alex Benway Freshman

“There is a war in Syria and they are killing their own people with chemicals.”

Brooke Farnsworth Sophomore

“I don’t really know what’s going on right now because I don’t watch the news.”

Hannah Brown Sophomore

“The leader of Syria is killing his citizens with nuclear weapons and that Obama wasn’t sure if we should take action because it could start war.”

Mr. Mangano Staff

“The president of Syria is a murderer.

He used chemical weapons on his own people. I think the U.N is starting to go in and dismantle things.

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News

New Shineman building highlights green technology

By Tara Stacy Editor-in-Chief

Hall) and added a new construction portion. The design and coordination of the existing and new created a 3-story common space that is called the Nucleus, that houses a café and the new planetarium. The latter is accessed from the second floor of the building.

Most importantly, we were able to integrate the lab spaces for many of the different sciences, so there really aren’t specific parts of the building dedicated to only one science department. There are seven departments in the buildingBiological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics-housing 125 faculty and staff. All of the general classrooms are located on the first floor for easy access by everyone.

2013 OHS alumnus Joshua Costo is a student at SUNY Oswego and has four classes in the new Shineman Center including philosophy, math, and two chemistry classes. Of the new building Costo stated, “I think it is fantastic! The building is very visually appealing. All the classrooms are very modern with great projector technology and cameras where teachers can record lectures to post online.”

The new center features several different classes including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. The building also has designated lab spaces for each department, along with a new dining hall and planetarium.

Costo stated, “They have great state of the art lab facilities, which as a chemistry major, I can’t wait to use!

They also have a lot of great lounge areas and media centers where students can sit with their laptops in a very private setting. Some of the floors are as quiet as the library, so it really is a great place to get work done. It also has a central dining market of sorts which has a bagel shop for breakfast and salad bar for lunch so can really stay and devote yourself to your work.”

2013 OHS alumnus Kelsey Hughes is another student at SUNY Oswego and takes Astronomy in the new center.

SUNY Oswego was proud to announce the opening of the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation on August 27, 2013 the first day of classes for SUNY Oswego students.

The center was the largest cash philanthropic gift in the 150 year history of the college. Dr. Barbara Palmer Shineman (pronounced SHINN-uh-munn) made the 5 million dollar donation, which included 4 million dollars from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation. The donation was in memory of her husband; Richard S. Shineman, who was the founding chair of the chemistry department and played an integral role in developing the science facilities that have been used at the college for the last fifty years.

Shineman earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University, his master’s degree at Syracuse University and his doctorate at Ohio State University. He came to SUNY Oswego in 1962, where he was the first chair of the chemistry department and a key developer in the construction of Snygg Hall. His wife, Barbara, is a SUNY Oswego graduate; she earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the college, and her doctorate at Syracuse University.

Barbara Shineman taught at the campus school until its closing, and in the elementary education department at SUNY Oswego. She was also involved in the direction of the Sheldon Institute for Gifted and Talented Students and the Potential Teacher Program.

After the couple retired, they photo by Tara Stacy became involved in the Emeriti The new Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Association at SUNY Oswego. The Innovation features classrooms and labs spaces for each department, along Emeriti Association was established in with a new dining hall and planetarium.

1989 and is an organization of retired heights. We designed the first floors on the main roof, a couple small sections staff members. Barbara Shineman to be at the same elevation, but the of green roof (the first on campus), and a served as president for seven years and connections for the second floors are geothermal heating-cooling system. The Richard Shineman participated on the off by four feet and the third floors are latter is the largest in New York State and board of directors. off by eight feet.

This created the floors is comprised of 240 wells that are each Since the college was huge part 2L (lower), 2U (upper), 3L, and 3U and 499 feet deep.” of their lives, the Shinemans were we installed elevators with front and SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. also involved in philanthropy. While rear doors that stop at each location.”

Stanley stated, “Barbara and Dick have Richard Shineman was alive, the The new center is been longtime generous supporters of our couple gave close to very environmentally college.

They epitomize the loyalty and a million dollars in “We designed the building to meet the friendly, and throughout the devotion of the entire SUNY Oswego donations to the college. construction of the building community.

But this gift is of another USGC LEED Gold standards.”

Barbara Shineman and facilities, green tactics dimension.

As the largest philanthropic stated in an interview -Casey Raymond were implemented. Costo gift in our college’s history, it will mean with the Oswegonian, Sciences Planning Committee Chairman said, “They have water bottle many things to our students -- from well“The college was a dispensers next to the water equipped science facilities to top-notch very important part of fountains where you can fill faculty.”

[Dick’s] life. He had a very strong, Hughes stated, “It’s very beautiful, but up your water bottles and it keeps count The Richard S. Shineman committed, loyal feeling about Oswego can be difficult to navigate, and the of how many water bottles it has saved.

Foundation was created shortly before -- where it was going, what it was hallways are much narrower than the Most of these dispensers have saved Shineman’s death in 2010, but Barbara trying to do.” other buildings on campus.” around 1500 already!”

Shineman hopes that his legacy will live Casey Raymond, chair of the This issue of construction was Of the green technologies on through the new building, “Dick’s Sciences Planning Committee for explained by Raymond, “Another issue implemented in the construction of the philosophy was, ‘It’s wonderful to have the past seven years was able to that arose from combining new and old center, Raymond stated, “We designed money, but it’s not something to hold give insight into the structure of the [buildings] were the floor levels. The the building to meet the USGC LEED on to.’

You come into the world with Shineman Center, “The floor plan existing building had 12 foot floorGold standards and this included nothing, and go out of it with nothing.” and layout is not simple because we to-ceiling heights, however the new renovated an existing building (Piez construction has 16 foot floor-to-ceiling abundant natural light, a solar panel array

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2005 alum returns to help mold our minds

By Tara Stacy Editor-in-Chief

Buccaneer Bulletin: What is your full name?

Patrick Donovan: Patrick Stoie Donovan BB: What do you teach at OHS? PD: 9th and 10th grade Global Studies.

BB: Where did you go to high school and college?

PD: I graduated from Oswego High School in 2005.

I attended North Carolina State for one year and SUNY-Binghamton for six years. At Binghamton, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in History in 2009. I earned two Masters’ degrees; one was in Adolescent Teaching for Social Studies in 2010, and the other degree is Special Education which I earned in 2011.

BB: How do you like OHS so far?

PD: It’s great; I was here a lot last year, but it’s great to become reacclimated to the building. There are some noticeable changes from when I went to school here. I was very happy to accept Mr. Hartwell’s offer.

BB: Who is someone who inspires you?

PD: My dad. He grew up without a father, and it just showed me how very lucky I am to have been able to grow up with one. My parents in general, though.

BB: Who is your favorite person in history?

PD: Abraham Lincoln because of his evenhandedness in an uncertain time. He is a symbol of our democracy today and a symbol that the truths we hold important should be honored but marginally in times of chaos.

BB: What was your first job?

PD: I was a local babysitter for younger relatives.

BB: What do you like to do outside of school?

PD: I love to golf. I try to go to as much live music as my schedule will allow me, and I love reading.

BB: Did you always want to be a teacher?

PD: Once I got to college, I realized that I did. I had always enjoyed learning, and I feel that the best way

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Oswego native and standout golfer, Patrick Donovan (Class of 2005) has returned home to teach social studies at Oswego High School. Donovan is giving his time to the Oswego community.

to maintain a certain level of learning is to facilitate it.

BB: Why did you choose Oswego?

PD: I was born and raised here; it’s a great area.

I didn’t anticipate staying here, in fact, I planned on moving before Mr. Hartwell called and offered me the job here. There’s a great staff here, and the community is really behind the students and teachers. I also feel that it’s important to give back to the community that gave a lot to you.

BB: What are your expectations for this year?

PD: They are very high; I look forward to challenging the students. Even if they don’t want to be historians, I want to teach them skills for their everyday lives such as forming and defending opinions.

BB: What is a favorite part of your job?

PD: It’s interesting to teach at the school you went to. The history department is a pleasure to work with; they’ve been very helpful. My students are eager to participate, and I find working in a school environment very rewarding.

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Let’s start clubbing and here is how we do it Interact Club

Acceptance Coalition

Formerly known as the Oswego High School Gay-Straight Alliance, the Acceptance Coalition (AXCO) is OHS’s student organization for the public support of acceptance and tolerance of everyone with a focus on gender and sexual minorities. AXCO also seeks to educate others about these issues and to stop all forms of harassment and discrimination in all areas of the high school.

Everyone in the school is welcome to join and participate in the club including faculty, staff and students of all grades.

Students Alexandra DeSacia, Jeremy Hankey, and Myranda Arneson are the president, director of communications and secretary, respectively. With help from the advisers, Mrs. Heather Robillard and Ms. Erin Reilly, AXCO holds events such as the Day of Silence, Ally Week, and No-Name-Calling Week. They have also started working on the Safe Zone project, which will allow teachers to be trained on how to deal with intolerance and create safe classroom environments for all students. The Acceptance Coalition Club meets after school on the first and third Wednesday of every month, in study hall room 228, from 2:353:10. For more information, advisors Robillard and Reilly can be contacted.

Drama Club

Would you like to star in plays and musicals with your fellow classmates?

The OHS Drama Club is coached by Mr. Robert Dumas, an OHS chorus teacher.

The club has just concluded auditions for their fall play, Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, which was written by a local author. But don’t worry, because they are still accepting new members! If you are interested, speak with Mr. Dumas in room 120. Their plans for this year are as follows: a musical in February, as well as a spring play in May. SUNY Oswego’s Drama Fest is in May and members will be attending and a Shakespeare Competition. Auditions for the February musical will be held just before Thanksgiving, so get ready! Meetings are as needed and rehearsals for the fall play will be starting soon, so if you would like to join, please go see Mr. Dumas in room 120.

Freshman Class

The Freshmen Class meets the first Tuesday of every month in room 151 at 2:35. The officers are Derek Caramella as president, Celia Fitzgerald as vice president, Elaina Broadwell as treasurer and Brianna Batchelor as secretary. For any information needed not listed here contact one of the officers or Mrs. Richardson in room 151 who is the class advisor.

Upcoming events include a can and bottle drive in October, possibly a Fajita Grill night sometime in December and sponsoring the Ugly Sweater contest in December. Students will volunteer for the Salvation Army as bell ringers during the holidays.

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Give back to the community that supports you and join Interact Club!

OHS technology teacher Warren Shaw and club president Brooke Broadwell put together multiple projects to give back to the Oswego community. Rotary International sponsors Interact Clubs all around the world; their hallmark is “service over self.” Interact Club’s first project is Blankets for Babies where club participants make blankets and donate them to the Oswego Hospital for newborns. Another activity members look forward to is singing Christmas carols at the nursing homes of Oswego.

“Interact club is always looking for new members,” said Shaw. If interested, stop by room 127. Interact Club usually meets two Tuesdays of every month in room 127 to organize and work on projects.

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Photo above shows the Drama Club performing Play On! last year. This year, look for performances of Lizzie Borden on November 15 and 16.

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club meets every other Friday at either OHS or OMS. Announcements give the time and location of meetings. The focus of the club is to complete an environmentally themed service project each year. In the past, the club has painted recycled box tops, planted/maintained gardens, commissioned environmental artwork and participated in beach clean-ups.

OHS members can participate in the National Envirothon Competition.

The club also fundraises for travel to eco-tourism destinations. This year’s destination is the Galapagos Islands.

Anyone interested in travelling with the club must sign up as soon as possible. For club information or to sign up for trips, contact Ms. Celeste at OMS, ccelest@oswego.org, or Ms. Peterson at OHS, bpeterso@oswego.org.

Theatre Tech Crew

The Tech Crew at Oswego High School is a very unique, hands-on experience. Advised by Steve Braun and T.J. Bandla, the crew sets up, operates, and cleans up for every event held in Faust Theatre. Throughout the school year, students operate a large variety of lighting and sound equipment, as well as a fly system, and other theatre equipment. Students also have the opportunity to use both power and paint tools for scene construction.

There are about 200 events performed in the Faust Theatre each year.

The events range from concerts in band, chorus, and orchestra to plays and other performances. Every one of them is staffed by Tech Crew students. They are currently preparing for the upcoming Drama Club play, Lizzie Borden Took An Axe. The Tech Crew is always looking for new people. If you are interested, see Braun or Bandla in the theatre.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society, advised

by OHS social studies teacher Mr. Edward Stacy, is getting ready for another year of excitement and excellence here at OHS. Officers for the 2013-2014 year are President Madison Collins, VicePresident Allison Moshier, Secretary Mallory Gordon and Treasurer Kerrigan Cummins. National Honor Society events include: No Shave November, where all profits received go to research for prostate cancer, a possible fun run, fundraisers and donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital as well as the Run for Dennis, which supports bladder cancer. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month.

If you would like to apply, there is an informational meeting also on February 6 and applications are on the Y drive in Students Read-Only in Mr. Stacy’s folder if you would like to see them.

Weightlifting Club

Are you looking to better yourself not only physically but also mentally? A new club offered by Coach Bahamonde may be just what you are looking for.

Weightlifting Club is new to OHS this year and, “…is looking to use fitness as a catalyst to set up structure in students’ lives,” stated Coach B. Weightlifting Club is always looking for new members.

If you are interested, you can see Coach B in the weight room during any free period or after school until 3:30 p.m.

Weightlifting Club is open to all grade levels male or female. Coach B is looking to use goal oriented weight training to help students become a positive part of the community and to become stronger both physically and mentally. Meetings will be held once a month or more if need be. There is no cost involved, just a willingness to meet personal goals and demonstrate hard work. Coach B’s motto is , “ Don’t talk about it, be about it.”

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First Robotics Club

The First Robotics Club is a new club at OHS this year. Run by technology teacher Matt Bock, First Robotics Club gives students the opportunity to design and build robots that take part in various competitions. The club is focusing on the regional competition at the Rochester Institute of Technology in late February. The competition is sponsored by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology or FIRST. Members will receive a kit six weeks before the competition and have the time in between to build and modify the robot according to specified criteria.

First Robotics Club is looking for more competitions and things to do to help fill out their schedule for the year when they are not preparing for the RIT competition. However, their main focus is the three day competition at RIT in late February. Anybody is welcome and they are always looking for new members.

Ski Club

Do you want to take a ski or snowboard trip to Labrador Mountain once a week with your fellow Oswego High School friends? If so, Ski Club is the club for you. Club advisor Mr. Charles Rowlee has been involved with Oswego High School’s Ski Club for the past 12 years and has been the head advisor for the past 6 years. Labrador Mountain in Truxton, New York offers $12 ski rentals and $15 snowboard rentals for those who lack the necessary equipment. “Usually we like to go up on Wednesday or Thursday nights when the slopes are more free, that way we can have more of the mountain to ourselves,” said Rowlee. The only requirements are that members attend school the day of and the day after the ski trip.

Students interested in Ski Club should pay attention to the announcements for upcoming meetings and payment deadlines. In order to participate in Ski Club, a fee of $185 is required for a ski pass and other Ski Club fees. A sign-up meeting will be held in the beginning of October and money will be due by December 1st.

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Get your groove on by jumping in on the action Sophomore Class

The sophomore class, advised by Ms. Kim Oswald and Mrs. Darlene Favata, is about creating fundraising events to raise money for events during junior year. They have five fundraisers planned this year. The first will be a Valentine’s Day semi-formal dance on February 7 at the Elk’s Lodge. After that, November 1-15 will be a Gertrude Hawk sale, on April 26 they start a can drive that will be ongoing, and then a chicken barbeque on May 17.

The officers hold meetings generally before these events to publicize the events and encourage to attend as many people as they can. The officers are Clare Donovan as president, Olivia Peel as vice president, Mariah Metcalf as treasurer, and secretary is Kyra O’Gorman. For more information as these events approach, ask the officers or the class advisors to get involved. Support the sophomore class!

Junior Class

The junior class played a major part of Spirit Week.

Some of the junior girls took part in the Powder Puff Game, which helped raise money for the class. The class raised over $2,200 on Thursday, September 26th for pediatric cancer. Throughout the rest of the school year, the junior class will also be fundraising for their prom, which will take place in May. Juniors will be fundraising by selling candy grams before Christmas and for Valentine’s Day. Additionally, the JV Show held in the spring will benefit the junior class. Be sure to participate in the fundraisers to help support the junior class!

OHS Inc.

Are you interesting in business? Do you like having control or power over other student in a good manor? Then OHS Inc. is the class for you! It’s Open to all students! It’s run by Mr. Ben Richardson. It is a yearlong class, and it is run a little bit differently than a typical OHS classes. If enrolled in this class, it will help you see how the business world works. OHS Inc. is in charge of the school store, which is OHS Inc. class students learn the responsibly that comes with holding an actual job. The School Store should be up and running sometime in October, Richardson stated.

Sailing Club

Sailing Club helps its members learn the lines and challenges of an operating sail boat.

They meet on Sundays and Mondays at the Oswego Yacht Club.

The president of the club is Patrick Baer and the vice president is Megan Anderson.

During the school year they prep and get organized for when Lake Ontario is suitable for sailing. They typically sail at the end of the school year and during the summer because that is when the water is calm enough and warm enough. If joining Sailing Club interests you, speak with senior Patrick Baer or junior Megan Anderson.

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Sailing club members prepare for a Flying Scott Regatta on Lake Ontario.

Senior Class

Senior class advisors Mr. Mirabito and Mrs. Palmitesso have a lot on their plates this upcoming year organizing and carrying out senior class events.

These activities range from the graduation picnic in June where students take the day off to enjoy a trip to Seabreeze for the day to the much anticipated senior class trip to Orlando, Florida in March. Senior class President Molly Malone, Vice President Madison Collins, Treasurer Hannah Fitzgerald, and Secretary Evan Davis have a say in location and details of events.

Seniors have much to look forward to in the near future; the semi-formal dance, Senior Class Night, graduation dinner dance, and of course graduation day, held on Saturday, June 28th at SUNY Oswego’s

Campus Center. Be sure to pay attention to the daily announcements for notifications and deadlines of upcoming events. Seniors can get more information about senior class events and dates from Mirabito in room 272, Palmitesso in room 273, or any senior class officer.

Travel Club

The Travel Club will be going to Europe’s Mediterranean Coast during the summer of 2014. There was a recent parent/traveler meeting on Monday, September 30th. Meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of every month. The Travel Club is selling Tastefully Simple products as a fundraiser during the month of October.

Interested in joining? See Mrs. Williams in room 174 or Mrs. McPherson in room 161 for more information.

Editor’s Note: The following students contributed to the Clublicity stories: Victoria Armet, Alex Borland, Laurelann Easton, Lisa Kanbur, Dylan Kimball, Drazen Schrecengost, Elizabeth Sincavage, and Isabella Winklestine.

Former Hannah Montana loses her Nashville ways

By Patrick Baer

since her chart topping hit “We Can’t Stop” arrived.

The song features lyrics about doing drugs in the Miley Cyrus, “...hopped off the plane at L.A.X...” bathroom and other lyrics that clearly point to drug and walked into the Disney Channel in 2006 usage. Individuals have been spreading these rumors winning over the hearts of thousands during Hannah since she cut her hair off over a year ago.

Montana’s almost five year run. Hannah Montana Many think Cyrus is headed in the same direction was a show about a normal girl with a double life as Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes went. After a superstar. Miley watching Cyrus’s two was living the best “There is no guarantee that this life newest music videos, of both worlds people agreed and said is easy.” and was becoming it “...definitely was not -MiIey Cyrus a Nashville party...” more famous as every minute Both videos feature passed. After the show ended, Miley decided she nudity and Miley kissing some inanimate object. wanted to shake off the Disney Channel reputation During interviews with the press, Cyrus mentioned and that is exactly what she did. that her work is an emotional expression but to others Miley Cyrus’s journey started with a climb and it just looks like a big wrecking ball. now has reached twerking on Robin Thicke with a Cyrus said her most recent song was written foam finger at the Video Music Awards and licking about Liam Hemsworth, her ex fiancé as of last a sledge hammer. What appears to be a possible month. Cyrus and Hemsworth originally met while drug addiction is actually Cyrus’s idea to evolve as filming the movie The Last Song which turned out to an artist and grow her image. As Cyrus said herself, be a classic love story. This break-up was a big event, “There is no guarantee that this life is easy.” apparently the seven things Hemsworth liked about Cyrus has dealt with criticism every single day Cyrus just was not enough to keep them together.

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Through all the teddy bears and partying, Cyrus’s father; Billy Ray Cyrus, has supported it all. Nobody’s perfect but Billy Ray does not limit Miley at all. Worried about his daughter’s behavior?

Twerking? Nah, that’s still his Miley. “I’m a singer/ songwriter and I’m her daddy… She’s just Miley.

She’s an artist. She’s real,” said Billy Ray Cyrus on CNN. In Hannah Montana the Movie, Billy Ray is angry with Miley’s behavior and brings her home to Nashville to straighten her out. If Billy Ray was worried then, why not now? Cyrus is no longer a fly on the wall, she is off the walls and cannot be tamed.

Cyrus says everything in her videos and songs is based off real life experiences. Miley knows it is her life and she can do what she wants, “...only God can judge her...” Many are losing patience with Miley’s actions and life choices but it’s what’s making her famous and what makes everyone tick. The old life of Hannah Montana with the Hoedown Throwdown is gone and could be missed by children of the 90’s forever.

Since all signs point to Cyrus going downhill, if she hits rock bottom, just like Cyrus says, “Don’t you say we just walked away, we will always love you.”

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2013 Homecom

8 Sports Team Monday Spirit Week kicked off with Favorite Sports Team Monday. About half the student population proudly displayed their choices while some teachers admitted that they were grateful just to be wearing “regular clothing” for the week.

Sophomore Olivia Flint said that the shirts were, “Good conversation starters because you could see who else liked the same team as you.”

WE’VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO!

Yellow or Gold Thursday For Pediatric Cancer Awareness, Thursday was the day to wear either yellow or gold. Sophomore Jenna Ballard said, “It was nice of our school to help support pediatric cancer like this.” For those who didn’t own any yellow/gold, yellow ribbons were given out with a donation in the dining hall all week. The halls were filled with yellow shirts, scarves, sweatshirts, headbands and there was even a yellow skirt spotted.

Buc Blue Friday Tie-Dye Tuesday Tie-Dye Tuesday was very colorful. Some went all out including shorts and socks to match their shirts such as freshman Cole Shurtleff. Other students either forgot or simply did not own any tie dye. A couple of students laughed and said how it made them feel like they were back in elementary school again.

Junior Dylan Harrington said, “It was a bright, interesting addition to the week.”

Buc Blue Friday started with a sea of blue since almost everyone had at least one Buc Blue shirt to wear.

Sports teams used it as a day to show team pride by wearing their jerseys. Junior Ben McCrobie said, “It was a great way to show school pride.” It was a great end to a spirit filled week creating even more excitement for the pep rally on Friday afternoon.

The Pep Rally

This year’s OHS Pep Rally showcased the 2013 fall varsity level athletic team. Featured teams included football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ volleyball, girls’ swimming and diving, girls’ tennis, and cross country. The pep rally featured competitions between grade levels and faculty members. The competitions ranged from a tug-of-war to hippityhop racing to three-legged racing. Senior Brooke Krassowski said, “The Pep Rally was an excellent display of school spirit that managed to incorporate both skits from the athletic division and team-based activities for members of all grades.” The pep rally was held to help promote school spirit in honor of the homecoming game against backyard rival Fulton.

Oswego varsity football player Alex Makin scored four touchdowns at th into an overtime victory against long time rival Fulton Red Raiders. The

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Oswego celebrated in September as the Buccaneers took the win against Fulton High School with a score of 26-19 at this year’s 2013 Homecoming game.

A game-saving tackle by Justin Canale stopped Fulton and ultimately saved the game, leading Oswego into overtime at 19-19. Alex Makin ran the ball into the

end zone and an extra point

by Ryan Lavner gave the Bucs a seven point lead over Fulton and won the game.

But the game was not won solely by these players.

“We’re a team.” Coach Conners said, “It’s a total team effort. Alex Makin gets to run the ball into the end zone, but if it weren’t for the other 34 guys, Alex Makin

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Not many joined in, but those who did looked great dressing with many patterns and colors. It appeared as though many were not brave enough to even try. Maybe next year more people will participate in this one!

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On Saturday, September 28, Bucfest was held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. next to the Joe Wilber field.

Many people attended and supported the Buccaneers.

Activities available ranged from bouncy houses to a dunk tank to face painting.

Everyone enjoyed the warm, sunny weather, which went along well with all the fried dough, cotton candy and lemonade sold that day. A table was set up to raise awareness of pediatric cancer; thank you

to everyone who bought a yellow ribbon during homecoming festivities.

Some amusement park rides were a big hit while others preferred to make candy necklaces and admire turtles on display.

The Children’s Museum of Oswego had some activities for kids, and people enjoyed a photo booth. Freshman Maddy Plyler said, “Bucfest is a great way for students to get together and enjoy the time with their friends.”

eats Fulton

The varsity girls’ swim team displayed their creativity by designing a Titanic themed float for the Bucfest Parade. Team members from left to right are Catie Geroux, Angie Rookey, Elaina Rando, Brenna Riley, Zoe Ferris, Katrina Taffler and Mariah Metcalf.

of cooperating with their teammates for their win.

However, the juniors put in full effort as well.

They kept the score close with Taylor Montgomery and Shanell Meyers working with the team to obtain their touchdowns. According to player Allison Smith, the juniors look forward to coming back next year as seniors and play even stronger than they did this year. Both teams proved themselves well on the field and showed just what working together as a team can do.

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Homecoming Parade is certainly not like Oswego’s Fourth of July parade. We take the Homecoming Parade very seriously here in Oswego. The parade was long enough to get everyone geared up for the homecoming football game. Oswego City School District mascot Bucky the Buccaneer was the first car to lead the parade.

Other groups in the parade included OHS girls’ soccer, swim team and tennis, and the JV football team. The elementary schools as well as Pop Warner cheerleading and football marched in the parade. The parade kicked off homecoming on Saturday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. to help the athletes get psyched up for the day’s football game.

Homecoming Dance

Senior Brooke Broadwell said the game was, “A rush of adrenaline. Canale saved the game at the end with his tackle and Makin ran the ball hard into the end zone. It was a great win!”

“It was a hard fought win and Fulton gave us everything we could handle,” said senior wing back Ryan Lavner.

Homecoming weekend was very busy with many exciting events to attend; one of the events included the homecoming dance.

This year the dance was held the Friday before the football game and took place at the Elks Club instead of its usual location at OHS. Pat Dillon, an OHS junior said, “The Elks Club is a nice place to have semiformal events.” Many OHS students agreed.

Homecoming dance is one of the most popular dances throughout the year among all grade levels. Freshman Clara Culeton enjoyed the dance and said, “I had

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a lot more fun at the homecoming dance rather than many of the middle school dances because I was with my friends from all different grades.”

The dance seemed to be quite successful. Senior Erica Atkins said, “The dance started slow but by the end there was a good amount of people dancing. Although it was really hot at the Elks, the music was fun with a lot of great beats to dance to.” Overall, many people had fun at the dance which was a great way to kick off the weekend and get everyone excited for the big football game the following day.

Editor’s Note: The following students contributed to these pages: Victoria Armet, Alex Borland, Laurelann Easton, Lisa Kanbur, Dylan Kimball, Drazen Schrecengost, and Isabella Winklestine. Photos by Rachael Purtell.

October 2013

Point Counter-Point

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Should parents use their child as a designated driver?

Parents who ask their child to be d.d. are modeling positive behavior

Teens driving drunk parents home is never appropriate

By Rachael Purtell

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Um, news flash, everyone! It is not illegal for a licensed teenager to The parent-child relationship is a very definitive one. Parents are drive intoxicated passengers, and this does not exclude the driver’s parents. supposed to guide us in how the real world works and raise us to become Yes, parents argue that to use their child as a designated driver may send the best that we can be. Parents not only teach us the foundations of life them the wrong sort of “do as I say, not as I do” but also show us by the things they do themselves. They are not only our message, but, on the other hand, it sets a good teachers but our examples. example for their teen by avoiding drunk driving.

So what kind of example are they setting for us when they call us up, An anonymous student at Oswego High slurring their words and saying that they need a ride home? Parents tell School said, “It’s a little annoying when my us from a young age to stay away from drugs and alcohol while sipping parents use me as a chauffeur; however I would their glasses of wine and downing their beers. So, how can they call us up rather do that than have them drive after they had and say, “Yeah, I got drunk with a few friends. Can I have a been drinking. Also, they’ve driven me around my r i d e home?” entire life, and I don’t see anything wrong with being Obviously we are all at an old enough age asked to return the favor every once in a while.” to understand that parents drink and sometimes Underage drinking is practically inevitable, but get drunk. But, we are also at that tender age people of all ages abuse alcohol and make poor where most of us experiment with drinking decisions while under the influence of this and getting drunk ourselves. We are not old substance. There is nothing wrong with adults enough to legally drink but access to alcohol over the age of 21 going out and having a few is easy. Parents need to understand that drinks. showing us their drinking habits can just However, it is extremely irresponsible end up worsening our own. when they put lives at risk by getting in When they use us as their their car and driving home because they designated driver, all they are showing think only one or two drinks is not going us is irresponsibility. There are plenty to impair them enough to make their of other options to use when they are driving unsafe; this is the example parents a little too drunk to drive. Parents should not be setting for their children. could call their own friends, use the A parent’s use of their child as a drunk busses, or take a taxi which designated driver brings even more attention would get them home safely. Or, to the fact that said child’s parents are making a even better, decide on one in the safe and responsible decision by setting a good group to be the designated driver example for their child. and stick to that plan.

Drunk driving has been a major problem Parents also need to realize that, in this country for many years, and, according as young adults, we have our own plans to the National Highway Traffic Safety and things to worry about. Most of us Administration, one in three people will be stay out late on weekday nights, either involved in an alcohol-related crash in their playing sports, going to work, or other lifetime. In 2011, 9,878 people died in drunk after school activities. We get home, eat driving crashes; that is one death every 53 dinner, and do our homework. We go to minutes in the U.S. alone. bed, wake up the next morning, and do The use of a designated driver can prevent the same thing all over again. some of these alarming statistics by removing We do not have time to take care an alcohol-impaired individual from the of our parent’s irresponsible choices driver’s seat. Using a child as a designated in our busy schedules. On weekends, driver is a much safer decision than taking a we are going out and doing our own taxi home because parents know the driver things with our friends or working at and it takes away the threat of having a our jobs again. potentially dangerous stranger as the driver.

The majority of us are between Also, it is impossible to know for sure if the ages of 16 and 18 and not the taxi driver may have poor eye sight or everyone who drives has taken the any other condition that could potentially necessary courses that enable us to drive impair their driving. If a parent uses their alone after the hour of 9:00 pm. child as a designated driver, the parent Most kids would do what their parents knows who is driving, and does not have to asked them to even if it meant breaking a law be concerned about their ability to drive to such as driving past curfew. Regardless, it is their destination safely. In addition, the parent still a law that is being broken and condoned by saves money because they are not obligated to parents. We are also fairly new to the driving pay their child for their transportation. world, only having driven for one or two The NHTSA states that drunk driving years. Driving with a drunken person in the costs each adult in the United States around car is an obvious distraction; a distraction $500 each year. Drunk driving costs the U.S. that new drivers can’t afford to have. $132 billion per year and a person is injured According to most teachers at OHS, they Phot0 Illustration by Elizabeth Sincavage almost every 90 seconds in an alcohol-related said that they would not ask their child to be motor vehicle accident. their designated driver. Those teachers who In 2011, 226 children were killed in drunk driving crashes and out of have had their child as their designated driver said it was not the best those children, 122 were riding with a drunk driver. The costs, injuries, and decision. “It’s dangerous,” one said. “And it’s not right to make my child deaths as a result of drunk driving continue to rise, so parents can easily drive for me when I’m in that kind of condition.” make efforts to reduce these numbers by using their licensed teenager: a All in all, we are too young, too new to driving, and too easily responsible, sober driver as their method of transportation when necessary. influenced to be a designated driver.

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Walking the Plank

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Freshman survives first day nerves and moves forward Rachael Purtell Webmaster

Buccaneer Bulletin: What is your full name?

Morgan Haynes: Morgan Lyn Haynes BB: What grade are you in?

MH: Ninth BB: Describe your first day at OHS. MH: Wicked nerve-wracking!

BB: Did you get lost?

MH: Yeah! Very lost!

BB: Have you ever been shoved in a locker?

MH: No, I have not.

BB: What is your favorite school subject and why?

MH: I like social studies because I like learning about history.

BB: Who is your favorite teacher so far and why?

MH: Mrs. Button because she makes class fun and she’s really funny!

BB: Do you play any sports?

MH: Nope.

BB: Do you participate in any other extracurricular activities?

MH: No. BB: What’s your schedule look like this year?

MH: I have Living Environment first period, gym or lab second period, English third period, math fourth period, Spanish, art, seventh period lunch, Global Studies eighth period, and I have a study hall at the end of the day.

BB: What are your hobbies outside of school?

MH: I love listening to music.

BB: What type of music do you listen to most often?

MH: Country is my favorite. Luke Bryan is my favorite country artist.

BB: Have you ever been to any concerts?

MH: I went to a Cheetah Girls concert when I was really little.

BB: What is your favorite food?

MH: Spaghetti!

BB: What is your favorite color?

MH: Purple.

BB: If you could have dinner with three famous people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?

MH: Harry Styles because he’s in my favorite band, One Direction; Lucy Hale because she’s in my favorite television show, “Pretty Little Liars;” and Ian Harding from “Pretty Little Liars” just because he’s good looking.

BB: What is your biggest fear?

MH: I don’t think that I have any huge fears.

BB: If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?

MH: I would want to be invisible because it seems like it would be a good super power. I would probably just try to scare people using my power.

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Oswego High School Freshman Morgan Haynes stands next to her locker in which she has displayed photos of herself with her friends and a picture of Harry Styles, a member of her favorite band: One Direction.

BB: What’s your favorite movie?

MH: Titanic is my all time favorite movie!

BB: Do you have any pets?

MH: Yes, I have a dog named Daisey.

BB: What is your favorite animal and why?

MH: Dogs because I have a golden retriever and they’re just so lovable.

BB: What three words would you use to describe yourself?

MH: Funny, happy, and… I’d have to say lazy because I don’t really do much!

BB: Do you have any siblings?

MH: Yes, I have a younger brother named Jack and an older brother named Cody.

BB: What’s your favorite song?

MH: “Little Things” by One Direction. It’s my favorite song because it uses girls’ insecurities to make them feel good about themselves.

BB: Have you thought about college or life after high school at all?

MH: Yes, I plan to go to a good college and hopefully get a degree and become a teacher. I would like to teach either social studies or science, and I would prefer to teach middle school aged children.

BB: Where do you see yourself in twenty years?

MH: Working as a teacher and hopefully married with a boy and a girl.

BB: What is your favorite thing about yourself?

MH: I don’t think I have a favorite thing about myself, but if I had to choose, I’d say my smile.

BB: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?

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BB: Who is your role model and why?

MH: I don’t really think I have one, but, if I had to choose, I guess my mom because she’s very smart and she always gives good advice.

BB: What are the three most important things to you?

MH: Family, friends, and school work.

BB: What are your goals for freshman year?

MH: To pass art class!

BB: What about the rest of high school?

MH: Just to have a lot of fun and meet new people.

BB: Is there anything else you’d like to tell us at the Buccaneer Bulletin about yourself?

MH: I would just like to tell them that I was really nervous about doing this interview for some reason!

Editor’s note: “Walking the Plank” is a regular question-and-answer feauture of the Buccaneer Bulletin. If you know a student or staff member who you would like to see walk the plank, contact Tara Stacy at tstacy@oswego.org. This edition of “Walking the Plank” was written by Rachael Purtell.

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Oswego County restaurants kill two birds with one scone

For residents of Oswego, it may be a dreary place to live and there may be some interesting individuals walking around downtown, but if you’re like me, a growing teenager who loves to eat, then Oswego is your place to be.

This little home town of mine isn’t a very eventful place unless it is Harborfest or Bridge Street Run. My friends and I having nothing better to do than eat; it’s what we do. With many places to choose from, you will never be hungry again. I have a few personal favorites depending on the time of year or time of day.

If I’m headed to school, my first stop is always the Oswego Bagelry & Sandwich Shop. With vast array of bagels and toppings you could have something new to eat each morning. It

fills me up until my lunch period.

If I’m still in the breakfast mood on a weekend, I’m either visiting The Ritz or Coffee Connection. While The Ritz is a normal diner style venue, the food tastes amazing and never gets old. If I want a quick coffee and dessert snack, I will stop by the Coffee Connection for sure. Located along the river right in downtown Oswego, it is a great place to go.

If you’re looking for a quick lunch with the option to sit down, there are plenty to choose from in Oswego.

During the summer season, everyone’s favorite is Rudy’s for sure. With great seafood and other summer foods, it is a perfect location on shore of Lake Ontario. Too bad it’s only open in the summer.

Mexican food is a popular choice too. Azteca is a family run restaurant, with affordable, authentic Mexican food and great service. Another Mexican place in Oswego is Fajita Grill, which is great for Mexican fast food. I think this is everyone’s favorite

place to eat. I can go there any time of day, and I always see a fellow OHS student. It is reasonably priced and the food is delicious. I’ve never met a person who doesn’t like Fajita Grill.

Still looking for lunch? Maybe you want a good sandwich? Well, either Port City Cafe & Bakery or Oswego Sub shop is your destination. With Port City serving panini style sandwiches as well as wraps, it is a tasty, healthy choice. If you want a delicious sub, then head to Subshop for that!

Finally it’s the weekend or a night off and you want a great dinner.

Oswego has plenty of venues to choose from. For Asian styled food there is Thai Rose which is very affordable and tasty. If you want some fresh sushi, I always go to Hanabi. They have so much to choose from, and the food is always wonderful.

If you want a formal sit down style dinner, there are endless choices in Oswego. For a delicious family restaurant, Canales has amazing Italian food with a varied menu. If you desire

a more casual, sports type bar and restaurant, you could head to a number of places. Cheap Seats, which is always filled on game nights, serves hot wings and other tailgate styled food. The Pressbox and The Office Tavern have a similar menu.

For a fare downtown feel with your dinner, a small but great place is The Bistro, serving upscale cuisine in a classy atmosphere. The Red Sun, which is part of Port City Café, has a wood burning brick oven and the food always comes out tasting fresh and yummy.

A classic Oswego restaurant everyone enjoys is Old City Hall complete with food, drinks and live music on a regular basis. It is a great place to relax, have fun and eat some tasty food.

The next time you and your friends are bored in the small city of Oswego, just remember there is always a place to eat that is going to fill you up for the time being. We may not have a big shopping mall or anything like that, but when it comes to food, Oswego is the place to be!

OHS alumnus Tom Ciappa reflects on his high school

By Rachael Purtell

After high school, Ciappa attended Boston University with a star of the popular television show, “Seinfeld,” Jason Alexander, despite the fact that he wanted to go to a school in Boulder, Colorado. His mother did not allow him to attend his desired college because she did not want him to be that far away from home.

After returning to Oswego for about a year and a half, he moved to California and worked in a restaurant with a partner that he would soon form his a capella group with. The group sang together between the late 1980s and 1993 until the group, as Ciappa said, “spontaneously combusted” due to

weekends. He had done voice-overs for several video games, one of which being the original Halo game.

Webmaster The American Foundry is a dining hall that is Ciappa recently auditioned for a part in the revival of used for many events from Oswego High School’s the classic cartoon, “Bugs Bunny,” but unfortunately Senior Dinner Dance to Dancing with the Community he was not hired. Ciappa has also worked with Tina Stars to wedding receptions to banquets. It is a family Fey over the course of his career. When asked what owned business that previously was used as a dance one moment in his career that really stuck out to him, club. Mr. Tom Ciappa, co-owner of the American Ciappa responded that it was the moment when he Foundry along with his mother and sister, possesses realized that he was able to move from job to job to a wide range of vocal talents. He has experience in job as he always wanted and planned to be doing. acting and he has done impressions for fun. He also When an individual does a voice-over session, has sung with an a capella group and done voicethey are paid for that session. They can be further over work for many commercials for companies paid in quarterlies, which is money given over a including Ford and thirteen week period or Smart Balance. residuals; quantities of money Before Ciappa began “High school is challenging. I think. It was for me when I came left over after the project is his career, he was through. You’re discovering what you’re about and at the same completed. If the product a student here at which the individual is time, you’re trying to make decisions about what you want to in Oswego High School, featured in airs nationally, do, and you kind of go back and forth between what that is and then they will receive graduating class of 1978. pay every time it is aired. where you want to be.”

Ciappa was born However, the products are ~Tom Ciappa often on a decreasing value here in Oswego, New York and he OHS Class of ‘78 and less money will be made continued to live each time the product is aired. here until he went Ciappa says that his to Boston University, a liberal arts school, to major internal issues that they were unable to sort out. The inspirations include Adam Levine, Usher, Al Jarreau, in theatre. He described his high school experience group opened for Jay Leno and sang at one of Donald and Tony Bennett for, not only their musical abilities, as fun, but challenging. Ciappa said, “High school Trump’s birthday parties. but their discipline and abilities to maintain their is challenging. I think. It was for me when I came While Ciappa lived in California, he worked in careers despite increasing age. He says that his through. You’re discovering what you’re about and a theatre that offered voice-over classes. When an only regret is that he did not begin his career in at the same time, you’re trying to make decisions individual does a voice-over the individual is not voice-overs until about age thirty. Ciappa still sings about what you want to do, and you kind of go back seen, but their voice is used and heard, often in an occasionally with the Cortini Brothers; his favorite and forth between what that is and where you want to animation of some sort. Ciappa elected to take one types of music to perform include jazz and jazz-funk be.” Ciappa played football, basketball, and baseball of the classes and discovered that he preferred it over while mixing in a little pop. Now, Ciappa is married until he broke his leg during the fall sports season of acting because it offered more opportunities and was and has two dogs, a beagle and a poodle that he his junior year. He also sang in bands until he was more flexible than acting and offered about the same says are like his kids. Ciappa said, “A beagle and a drawn into school musicals by the director at the pay. With voice-overs, he couldn’t be restricted by his poodle, those are our two kids.” In the future, Ciappa time during his sophomore year. In addition, he was appearance to play a part that he desired to. Voicewould like to break away from his ownership of the class president during his freshman and sophomore over work completely took over his career shortly American Foundry and do more voice-over work years, on the prom committee his junior year, and after and he eventually moved back to Oswego with promotions. participated in the Junior Variety Show. and commuted on week days and was home on the

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Artist of the Month

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Kara Weiss juggles many talents as well as artistic ability

By Rachael Purtell Webmaster

“I was given one art lesson for my birthday. It’s been eleven years, and I’m still going to classes! I have to say that it is probably the best present that anyone has ever given me! Attending art classes for so many years has been interesting because a lot of people come to art classes that you wouldn’t expect to be artistic. OHS has a lot of closet-artists.”

Oswego High School Junior Class Treasurer Kara Weiss fell in love with painting when she was just five years old. Weiss said that although her favorite medium to work with is oil paints, she also enjoys sculpting with clay and producing henna art.

There are many different styles of art ranging from abstract to photorealism and Weiss has experimented with many of them. When asked what style of painting she finds most impressive, Weiss stated, “Artists who paint photo-realistically and portrait painters are incredibly inspiring. Also, I think painting in water colors takes incredible skill. With oil paint, I can mix up a palate of colors and leave it, come back three days later and still be able to use all of my colors. Artists who work with other mediums don’t have that luxury.”

Weiss decides what she wants to paint by choosing a picture from the Internet and trying to recreate it in her own style. She says, “Painting versions of other artists’ works is really helpful because I am able to see how they represent light and shadows.” The most unique painting Weiss has created is a two feet wide by three feet long painting of a crane surrounded by lily pads, and it is currently hanging over the couch in her family’s home.

Weiss also excels in nail art. She paints impressive and intricate designs on the small surface of fingernails.

She first paints her nails with a base coat of nail polish, finds pictures online, and then uses tiny brushes to paint the intricate designs. If she has to write words on her nails, she uses pins instead of brushes. Weiss said, “I know it sounds crazy to spend two or three hours on nail art, but I know for a fact that people have watched television marathons for longer than that!” Weiss once painted her own versions of famous paintings on her nails. The paintings she chose included Mona Lisa, The Scream, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Starry Night, The Japanese Bridge, American Gothic, The Athenaeum, Vincent Van Gogh’s Self Portrait, Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe, and Andy

Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Can. Weiss has also painted her nails with numerous themes including Christmas, Independence Day, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, back to school, Harry Potter, outer space, The Super Bowl, the beach, and New York City.

Additionally, Weiss participates in several other extracurricular activities. She is president of Student Council and her role includes developing agendas and

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Weiss is also Junior Class Treasurer which means she must attend meetings and help both her fellow officers and the Junior Class advisors make decisions about school events and fundraisers. Youth Court, National Honor Society, and 4-H club also command her time as a volunteer. Weiss is a member of the girls’ varsity golf team. She was introduced to the sport by her grandpa, John Ruf, four years ago and he continues to help her improve in Photo courtesy of Kara Weiss the off season. Weiss participated in Project Shown above is one of Weiss’ many oil paint landscape portraits.

Springboard, a program maintained her position as one of the top three in which its members academic students in her class throughout her painted original murals along the Oswego River high school career. “I would rather pursue my Walk Juniors Reilly Patrick, Allie Henderson, and own interests, but I certainly realize the value and Sage Dudley joined Weiss in this project. To date necessity of making the most of the opportunities she has painted a total of six murals which can all offered to me,” Weiss said. Weiss’ goals for the be seen along the west side of the Oswego River. remainder of her high school career include When asked to further describe her role as graduating as one of the top five students in Student Council President Weiss replied, “As her class, maintain the leadership positions she part of my role as president, I’m the student currently has, join Key Club, and contribute more representative for the Board of Education. I just volunteer hours in order to surpass the 75 hours of started going to board meetings over the summer, service completed during her sophomore year. but I already know a lot more about what is Weiss plans to attend college after she going on in our district. Currently, I have graduates from high school and is interested in been completing some written becoming a psychiatrist. Weiss said, “My sister, projects on student Leah, is working toward her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, so in an academically competitive activities, and household, there isn’t any room to slack off!”

I will be giving a board Weiss feels all of the teachers she has had presentation on courses that offer college throughout her high school career have been credit in the near future. Anyway, extremely helpful in preparing her for college, but if anybody has a question, she recognizes Miss Oswald, Mrs. Lloyd, and Mrs. problem, suggestion, or Kimak for really going the extra mile to help her concern I’m the one succeed! to ask!

(Also) new Industrious, structured, and ambitious are three m em b ers are welcome, words Weiss uses to describe herself. The most see Mrs. D’Angelo in important things in her life include her family, room 212 for details! friends, pets, academics, and world issues. Who (Thanks for does she view as her most influential role model? letting me Weiss said, “I would say my parents, but that’s advertise.)” really cliché.

With suspended cynicism, I’d say that Weiss my role models are Bill Gates and Chris Hadfield.” has When Weiss manages to fit in some free time in her incredibly jam-packed life, she enjoys water skiing, jet skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, four wheeling, kayaking, reading, and traveling in addition to exploring her passion for art.

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Fun festival raises money for YMCA kids program

By Rachael Purtell Webmaster On Saturday, September 7, the second annual Oswego Dragon Boat Festival at Breitbeck Park raised over $60,000 for the Oswego YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign is an annual fundraising campaign focused on raising resources to support YMCA programs that give kids the opportunities they need to live healthier, happier lives now and grow into productive adults.

The YMCA teaches children how to swim, enables them to participate in recreation or physical activities, teaches teenagers to lead and feel success, and enables families to have trusted, quality child care.

The winner of the 2012 Oswego Dragon Boat Festival, Puck N Row, defended their title by beating out the Ottawa Blue Dragons by only a tenth of a second. In 2012, the first Oswego Dragon Boat Festival raised just $19,206.02 for the YMCA. The Oswego Dragon Boat Festival not only raises money for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign but is an event which celebrates Chinese culture and brings the Oswego community together.

People watched the races, Photo by Rachael Purtell listened to music, browsed vendors, and enjoyed activities provided for Oswego Hospital’s dragon boat racing team, Treated and Released, made their way to the start of the course. The children such as face-painting. The drummer provided a rhythmic drum beat to coordinate the paddlers’ strokes during the race. fun, competitive atmosphere of the event provided something for a whole family to enjoy.

The course was 200 meters long throughout Asia, Africa, and the Students and staff of Oswego Thirty-two boats raced in the and races took place in the water Pacific Islands. Dragon Boat racing High School participated in this competition this year, including ten of beautiful Lake Ontario. Each emerged as an international sport event. teams sponsored by local businesses team raced a maximum of three originating in Hong Kong in 1976.

OHS special education teacher or organizations, sixteen non-profit times during the event. Teams were Typically, there are twentyMrs. Stephanie Finch said, “I’ve community teams which consisted of randomly selected to compete for the two people in a dragon boat, participated in the Oswego Dragon friends and families, and six student first race, the second race was sorted including one drummer, one sweep Boat Festival both years with the teams made up of both high school by division, and the third race was or steersman, and twenty paddlers. team Fire Dragons. The Fire Dragons and college students. include several Teams were faculty and staff asked to provide “The dragon boat race was definitely one of the highlights of my summer. members here at twenty paddlers The teams raised a ton of money for a great cause and had a lot of fun OHS including and one drummer, So far the with at least eight doing it. I raced for the C’s Beverage Center Team, and I think our team myself. festival has been of the paddlers was definitely the most fun out of all twenty-two. We also raised the a unique and fun being females. experience. My most money!”

Each team also favorite things had to raise the about the festival money to cover the ~OHS Junior are that it is family registration fee and and gives provide their own Ben McCrobie friendly off a positive vibe 10’ x 10’ team tent. despite it being Corporate teams had to raise seeded by the fastest times of the first The drummer provides a rhythmic a competition. If only the weather a minimum of $2,000, community two races. drum beat to indicate the speed of the would cooperate!” teams had to raise a minimum of Puck N Row, the Ottawa Blue paddlers’ strokes throughout the race.

OHS junior Ben McCrobie said, $1,500, and student teams had to Dragons, and the Lake Effect Lizards The paddlers sit facing forward “The dragon boat race was definitely raise a minimum of $1,000, but teams competed for first place. and use a paddle that is not attached one of the highlights of my summer. were encouraged to raise more than Dragon boats are believed to have to the watercraft in any way. It is The teams raised a ton of money for the required amount. originated over 2,500 years ago in the critical that all of the paddlers’ a great cause and had a lot of fun C’s the Dragon raised the most Pearl Delta region of the Guangdong strokes are synchronized in order for doing it. I raced for the C’s Beverage money, cashing in with $6,610 which Province of southern China and were the team to be successful. The sweep, Center Team, and I think our team was about ten percent of the total traditionally made of teak wood. also known as the steersman, controls was definitely the most fun out of all amount of money raised for the Dragon boats are one of a family of the dragon boat with a sweep oar twenty-two. We also raised the most event. traditional paddled long boats found rigged at the rear of the boat. money!”

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Girls Splash their way to victory

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Buc Sports Flashback 1 year ago… (2012)

* The OHS boys’ varsity football team won the homecoming game! * They beat New Hartford 44-6 on Wilbur Field, and the student spectators stormed the field at the end of the game on the first warm, sunny homecoming weekend in years! * The captains were Gene Lagoe and Trevor Martin, and their overall record for the season was 2-6.

5 years ago… (2008)

* OHS Junior Bobby Natoli broke the Guiness World Record for most consecutive chin-ups in one minute. * He did 53 chin-ups in 60 seconds. * He was the youngest person ever to hold a Guiness fitness record at the time.

10 years ago… (2003)

* Spirit Week and Homecoming were known as Buc Weekend. * The pep rally was held outdoors on Wilbur Field and both the Marching Bucs and the cheerleaders performed routines. * Mr. Noun did an impression of the late singer Elvis Presley. * Each fall sports team was represented at the pep rally and a brief speech concerning each team’s progress thus far was shared.

15 years ago… (1998)

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The girl’s varsity record breaking 200 yard medley relay team: Brenna Riley, Mariah Metcalf, Caitlin Gorton, and Brooke Morrisseau.

Girls time of 1:54.41 leads Section III The girls that swim with me are very talented but I had no idea we’d be where we are today; however, my coach did.”

Gorton swam an impressive butterfly that already qualified The girl’s varsity 200 her for states and last but not yard medley relay team keeps least was Morrisseaus’s freestyle swimming their way leg. to record breaking The girls are “Honestly I had no idea we would finishes. A very looking to keep up be breaking records let alone their hard work and talented yet young five. The girls that swim with me qualify for states. group of girls consists of junior Brenna are very talented but I had no Mariah Metcalf, a Riley, sophomores junior on the team, idea we’d be where we are today; said, “Our relay team Mariah Metcalf and Brooke Morrisseau, is unique because we however, my coach did.” and freshman Caitlin very young and - Brenna Riley are Gorton. These girls have great attitudes OHS Junior Swimmer and a competitive are building quite the reputation by breaking edge that motivates a total of five records so far this The girls’ fastest recording us to compete against the older season. This four some left their breaking time was 1:54.41 more experienced teams.” Along mark not only in their home pool at Hilton and occurred at the with the relay team the rest of twice but also at West Genesee and girls’ first meet of the season. the girls’ swim team has had an Hilton.

Brenna Riley, one of the impressive season with a record Looking back at pre season, more experienced of the four of 5-1 to date. The girls’ goal is junior Brenna Riley said, swimming in the relay, lead to beat their last years 6th place “Honestly I had no idea we would with the backstroke followed by finish in the overall sectional be breaking records let alone five.

Metcalf swimming breaststroke, meet and state qualifier.

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* The gymnastics team was undefeated with a 9-0 record in dual meets. * The team won the Section III title for the first time in OHS history. * Trisha Zappala was a part of the winning Empire State Open team and held the school record for balance beam and tied the school record for floor exercise.

20 years ago… (1993)

* The varsity football team made a huge turnaround by posting a 4-4 record and placing third in their division. * Head coach Paul Muench said the turnaround was a result of dedication by the players in the weight room and attending football camps over the summer. * Some of the key offensive players that year included Jim Schertzer, Ryan Lanigan, Tom Grinell, George Delong, Jia Kapouiki, Mike Bush, Joel Edine, Len Lagoe, Joe Ferguson, Steve Kandt, Josh Ducar, Jason Shannon, Greg Richardson, Mike Sorzickas, Jared Griffon, Rob Gelhoff, and Matt Bartley. * Some of the key defensive players were Ryan Tumbry, Jerry Blum, Jason Smith, John Ducar, Jason Pratt, Scott Terramiggi, Mike Sorzickas, Kris Donovan, and Ryan Loughrey.

Editor’s Note: Buc Sports Flashback is a monthly feature of the Buccaneer Bulletin. If you have any events that you would like to see included in future Buc Sports Flashbacks please contact Tara Stacy at tstacy@oswego.org. This month’s Buc Sports Flashback was done

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Oswego High School’s Student Voice

October 2013

Athletes of the Month Trey Love Allison Moshier

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Oswego High School senior Allison Moshier has been playing tennis since her freshman year.

This year she is a captain and plays both singles and doubles. Moshier also dances, which she described as a huge part of her life.

“I chose Allie as a captain because she has strong leadership skills and is a veteran to the tennis team. She has played both singles and doubles, gets along well with other students and takes initiative to organize events. Allie has a positive attitude, is able to balance academics and her own personal life. She has a strong sense of commitment as well,” stated girls’ tennis coach Stacy Dawson.

Moshier loves her team and stated, “We all get along so well. It really is a pleasure to be on a team with such talented and positive girls.”

Although Moshier has played both singles and doubles during her career as a player, this year she prefers to play doubles and will often play the position of third doubles. She has been lucky enough to have never have an injury during any of her seasons as a player, making her an asset to the team.

As a captain, Dawson has many expectations for Moshier, “As a captain I rely on Allie to act as a role model for all players both on and off the court. She should serve as a sounding board to players, work with them to problem solve and organize team events.

I also rely on Allie to keep the peace amongst teammates and keep me informed of any issues that arise.”

Moshier realizes all these responsibilities, but she stated, “The most important role, I believe, is to stay positive and make sure everyone is happy.”

When asked about Moshier, senior teammate Samantha Davis stated, “I think she is a great role model and is a very positive and nice to everyone on the team!”

Tennis is not Moshier’s only focus. Aside from attaining excellent grades, she also participates in Student Council and is the vice president of National Honor Society. During her freshman year, she played golf, but another huge part of Moshier’s life is dance. She participates ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, point and contemporary dance at Tawn Marie’s Dance School in Liverpool.

Moshier’s favorite memories of her tennis career were spending time with her team before a match or practice. She loved getting to know her teammates outside of the sport.

When asked about her expectations for the season, Moshier stated that the team was new but that they had all made improvements, “The season is almost over, it ends October 1st. It’s a new team. Each and every one of us has improved since last year, which is a positive.”

Trey Love, captain of the Oswego High School varsity football team, has been playing football since he was five. “I loved watching football when I was younger,” said Love. “It seemed fun.”

Love plays right guard and defensive tackle, both primarily defensive blocking positions. “Trey is very knowledgeable about the game and is helpful to his fellow linemen in terms in making the correct blocking calls. He has taken on an additional responsibility in having to play Center, a difficult position, due to injuries to teammates,” said Michael Connors, the Varsity football coach.

He hopes that the hardworking team will win a few more games by the end of the season and make it into sectionals.

“The hardest game we’ve played has definitely been Indian River. They were a lot better than the other teams we played, and they just killed us.”

The varsity team is notorious for constantly losing, but that doesn’t stop Love from wanting to continue to play.

“We still have new coaches.” He said, “So everyone’s still getting used to the new system. And I just like playing football so much that it’s fun either way.”

Connors states, “He is leader within our offensive line which has been a strength for our team. He continues to work and move forward as we attempt to win several more games this season.”

“My favorite thing about playing football is the intensity of it,” Love stated. Although he enjoys playing football, he mostly intends on playing lacrosse at college. His memorable accomplishments include the team beating Fulton for their homecoming last year, along with being a Second- Team All League performer last year as a junior.

Love says that one of his favorite memories from football was last year when the team won the 2012 homecoming game. “The winning of our homecoming last year and everyone storming the field afterwards is probably a memory I’ll never forget.”

Editor’s note: “Athlete of the Month” is a regular feature of The Buccaneer Bulletin to showcase some of the top athletes here at OHS. If you know a student who you think would deserve to be an athlete of the month, contact Isabella Winklestein at IWinkles@oswego.org.

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