Carlisle High School
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Vol. 72, Summer issue
Leaving your mark: Celebrating the class of
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From now on: Senior plans 8-10
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eriscope Staff
Periscope is a student-created magazine whose mission is to showcase student achievement, inform the Carlisle High School community of upcoming issues and events, and provide entertainment for students at CHS. The Periscope staff produces the magazine while learning the roles of staff writers, photographers, editors, and business managers. We will uphold all press standards in the creation of this publication and abide by ethical and legal practices set in place by press laws.
Kate Muir Adviser
Disclaimer: Articles designated as “Editorial” represent solely the views and opinions of the author, not the 2017-2018 Periscope staff, CHS Administration, or the CHS student body. Becca Winton Editor-in-Chief
News
Sports
A&E
JT Kuhn, Claire Neiberg, Samantha Martin (Editor), Mouna Hakim
Autiana Easley, Claire Whalen, Meg Tate (Editor), Cayla Abbey
Admir Durakovic, Carol Etzel (Editor), Treston Johnson, Releigh Norrell
Student Life
Photography
Perspectives
Abigail Lindsay, Skylar Bowers, Verity Stine (Editor), Kathleen O’Neill
Gwen Almeida (Photography Editor), Maddison Young, Cameron Fritz (Photography Manager), Mackenzie Miller
Heidi Heinlein, Ashley Ivanoff (Editor), Josetta Checkett, Reese Daugherty
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FEATURED ARTICLES
4-5 Senior safe havens: Students' favorite places in CHS / Claire Neiberg 6-7 Senior soundtrack: Pass the aux / Treston Johnson, Releigh Norrell 8-10 From now on: Senior Plans / Skylar Bowers, Verity Stine, Abigail Lindsay 12-13 Traveling on the Same Path: Students take on familial traditions / Samantha Martin 14 Two steps behind: Growing up in the image of older siblings / Josetta Checkett 15 In it to twin it! / Heidi Heinlein, Reese Daughtery, Ashley Ivanoff 16-17 Teammates on and off the field: Playing with family members / Autiana Easley 18-19 Man's best friend: The senior class and their pets / Carol Etzel, JT Kuhn 20-21 Look how far they've come / Kathleen O'Neill, Verity Stine 22 Congratulations senior athletes / Meg Tate 23 Future college athletes: Advice for pursuing sports in college / Claire Whalen, Cayla Abbey 24 Periscope's final piece: Seniors say goodbye / Ashley Ivanoff PERISCOPE 3
Senior safe havens:
Students’ favorite places at CHS Story by Claire Neiberg Photography by Mackenzie Miller, Becca Winton, and Kate Muir Carlisle High School holds special places for students both inside and outside the ordinary classroom. Many students have a specific place they go to during the day to catch an escape from the stress of school, get work done, or catch up with a friend or favorite teacher. These are the places where students feel a sense of comfort in what is otherwise a large school. They can also be places where students have made memories and have experienced the joys of high school.
“My favorite place is Ms. Clayville’s room. I had her for AP Lang last year, and she is really fun and always down to have a good conversation. I also eat lunch there with my friends everyday which is when we draw Kerfuffle the dinosaur on her white board as something to distract us from the stress of senior year.” -Frances Bixby
“For a really long time I struggled with having friends but when I joined the band that helped a lot. Mr. Mikesell’s room is a place I can go and hangout with people and feel welcomed and accepted. I can really let down my guard and relax.” -Allison Closs 4 PERISCOPE
“When I was in 8th grade, I played in Coffeehouse and the Shakespeare pit band. To this day, I still have so many good memories, and overall, I think I have spent more time there than any other non-classroom place in the school. For that reason, the Swartz Auditorium is kind of another home for me.” -Noah Fowler “The cafeteria is my favorite place in the school because the chefs make amazing food and it’s really good. It’s also a time for me to bond with my friends that I don’t see in my regular classes.” -Emily Melzer “I spend the most time in Mr. Schade’s room whether it be choir, study hall, [or] musical traditions. I have done a lot in there over the last four years, so it’s a room that holds a lot of memories for me.” -Sarah Swahlon “What I like about Mr. Fahnestock’s room is that the doors are almost always open to study, have a conversation with Fahn, sleep on his couch, or play board games. It’s just a really comfortable place to hang out during the school day.” -Kyle Vaughn
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Senior Soundtrack: pass the aux By Treston Johnson and Releigh Norrell
Photography courtesy of official artist websites Selected by the senior class, here are eighteen of the most picked, memorable, and relatable songs to represent the 2017-2018 school year. From “Young Dumb & Broke” by Khalid to “Dreams
and Nightmares” by Meek Mill, or “Hard Times” by Paramore to “Congratulations” by Post Malone, there’s a song for every senior in this playlist. Additionally, there’s a childhood sandbox found at the end of this playlist which unburies some of our childhood favorites, like “Stronger” by
Kelly Clarkson. As you travel off to college or your future endeavors, here’s a playlist to listen to whenever you miss the “Good Old Days” – Macklemore. To listen to this playlist on Spotify, search for CHSPeriscope and look for the playlist entitled “Senior Soundtrack.”
“Congratulations” Post Malone
3:40
“See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)” Wiz Khalifa
3:50
“Stressed Out” Twenty One Pilots
3:22
“goosebumps” Travis Scott
4:04
“Started From the Bottom” Drake
2:54
“Good Old Days (feat. Kesha)” Macklemore
4:01
“Dreams and Nightmares” Meek Mill
3:51
“Hard Times” Paramore
3:03
“The Way Life Goes (feat. Oh Wonder)” Lil Uzi Vert
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“Young Dumb and Broke” Khalid
3:23
“1-800-273-8255” Logic
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“Beast Mode (feat. PnB Rock & YoungBoy Never Broke Again)” A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
4:18
“Nowadays (feat. Landon Cube)” Lil Skies
3:24
“3005” Childish Gambino
3:54
“R.I.P. 2 My Youth” The Neighborhood
3:25
“Sorry Not Sorry” Demi Lovato
3:24
“Immortal” J. Cole
3:22
“Celebration” Kool and The Gang
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Childhood Sandbox Many of the songs requested were popular in our childhood years. Music has a large effect on us, and hearing a certain throwback song can bring us back to old nostalgic memories. The senior class grew up with this music, and although these five songs did not make it onto the playlist, we felt they should be included as honorable mentions.
“The Climb” - Miley Cyrus “Stronger” - Kelly Clarkson “All Star” - Smash Mouth “Bye Bye Bye” - NSYNC “The Middle” - Jimmy Eat World
To listen to the senior soundtrack on Spotify search for CHSPeriscope’s account and look for “Senior Soundtrack.”
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From now on....
Information gathered by Verity Stine, Skylar Bowers, Abigail Lindsay, and Kathleen O’Neill After May 31, the Class of 2018 will be moving on to new adventures. We recently asked them to share their plans with us.
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Drexel University Umar Khan Kyle Vaughn
Alvernia University Callie Barnhart
Duquesne University Matthew Echevarria Claire Neiberg Angelina Peticca
Albright College Alexa Askins Marisol Martinez
Appalachian State University Annie Bresko Catherine Moseley Automatic Training Center Joham Castro Ayala
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Berklee College of Music Noah Fowler Bloomsburg University Josephine Carlton Alexis Fuller Sierra Hammaker Arie Haycox Emily Stine Brigham Young University Benjamin Mouritsen Emma Stephens Bucknell University William Cantwell
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California University of PA Gavyn Barnes Eveyon Davis Central Penn College Zachary Hoover Chatham University Hunter Swartz Clarion University Peyton Bramble Keagan Hesse Autumn Jones Colgate University Samuel Adgie
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Dickinson College Julia Barone Titus Clark Erin Kennaly Elizabeth McCreary Bethany Petrunak Hannah Seburn Maria Smith
East Stroudsburg University Madison Shughart
Samantha Brown Adeline Campbell-Prest Emily Flook Kylie Hoffer Erin Keating Melissa Meyer Sean Perrine Sebastian Sander Elias Schwartz Christian Slyder Lindsey Ward Haley Wark Greyson Yates
Eckerd College Benjamin Galbraith
Geneva College Verity Stine
Edinboro University Andrew Barefield Trevor Orris
Georgia Southern University Kassidy Holland
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Empire Beauty School Bleu Dennis Tara Perkey
Employment
Ethan Anderson Zada Black Kendall Brenizer Samuel Brown Stephen Carkhuff Daniel Clemmons Crystal Doporcyk Timonthy Dundorf Paul Forsythe Kohl Girouard Luke Hackman Dakota Heck Shyann Heffelfinger Damika Jones Breanna Keaton Jarrett Lloyd Michael Mayberry Nedzad Mesic Raven Meyer Bradley Minich Savaughn Ramsey Bryce Roush Jalen Rule Dylan Rupp Olivia Setta Zachary Shindel Chelsea Sledzinski Cooper Snyder Drew Strickland Destiny Swartz Clayton Sweeney Nathan Thomas Derek Wise
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Gannon University Joshua Staley
Gap Year
Kenya Benner
Gettysburg College Allison Closs Glendale Community College Lindsey Priestner Gordon College Jonathan Van Bebber Grove City College Sarah Smith
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Harrisburg Area Community College Gwenyth Almeida Dajaun Barnes Khailiyah Brown Noah Carter Colin Castle Emina Cupovic Shelby Eslinger Kathryn Fair Brianna Fetter Shain Helm Breeahna Hummer Ashley Ivanoff Zane Loose DeJa’Nay Lugo Lindsey Marriott Elijah Newhouse Anthony Quinones John Rey Saucelo Anthony Simpson Jamyla Spells Sean Sullivan Aaliyah Torres Dylan Weary Samantha Weary Kayla Wolf Alexis Wiegner Claire Whalen Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Rosa Benson Connor Ellis
Hofstra University Zanita Maawac
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Indiana University of PA Faith Renninger Rachel Zimmerman
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Juniata College Kevin Duffy Robert Hankes Amelia Junga Katrina Junga Hunter Slear Nathan Smyers
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Kansas State University Eric Fielder Timothy Sullivan Keiser University Giuseppe Mazzola Kent State University Jarred Curtis King’s College Abigail Medina Kutztown University Amaya Andrada Olivia Gregory Kristen Oiler Ashley Smith
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Lebanon Valley College Brooke August Amberly Eisenhuth Dane Varner Liberty University Jeremy Adams Alethea Brown Elizabeth Manti Brooke Stoner Abigail Walters LIM College Zi-Nei Ward Lock Haven University Logan Huff Kyshawn Trinidad Lackawanna College Nikhi Hodge Barnes Lycoming College Megan Nitchman
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Messiah College Katherine Anderson Emily Sedlak Middlebury College Joseph Mastrangelo Millersville University Nicholas Pryor
Military
Morgan Ely Jesime Freet Abigail Heinlein Matthew Powell Medhavari Singh Devon Sweeder Kelvin Trang Damira Vrtagic Pennsylvania College of Technology Matthew Eck Jordan Finfrock Rachel Gobin Jeffrey Landis Jonathan Weed
Aaron Barlow Robert Bryson Jaden Doupe Jaterr McCleary Eiyanna Regis Koshayia Regis Victoria Rowles Jacob Russell Kyle Seibert Brett Yeager
Pittsburgh Technical College Kamajha Holt Starlee Kelley Christopher Willis
Muhlenberg College Frances Bixby Ozlyn Smith
Quinnipiac University Cayla Abbey
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North Carolina State University Brianna Brown Sophia Moffatt
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Penn State University Joseph Centobene Devon Chenot Jaxon Daugherty Daniel Davenport James Dworak
Point Park University Jordan Anderson Alexis Eyler
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Rider University Jamie Hafner Rochester Institute of Technology Cameron Carey
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Rose Ellerman
Jeffrey Estes
Shepherd University Maddison Young
Susquehanna University Benjamin Adelberg
Shippensburg University Isaac Ashby Brianna Benson Ashley Curlen Madeleine Davis Lelia Dedic Admir Durakovic Arianna Floyd Shane Howard Elvis Kadiric William Keating Shane Keller Daybreon Logan Maia Manigault Tyler Marriott Emily May Cristen Metzger Nigel Newson Christophe Plevniak Emma Poznick Rachelle Renninger Joshua Richwine Cade Rush Faisal Salisu Kirsten Sandoval Kalyn Shearer Emina Spahic Cyrus Trial Pervez Virmani Donavan Wallace Isabel Weaver Taylor Wooley
Saint Olaf College Anders Bergsten Aidan Checkett
Slippery Rock University Connor Benfield Elyjah Brode Aidan Cornman
Shears Cosmetology School
Syracuse University
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Temple University Kianna Cooper Marianne Greenberg Treston Johnson Luke Landis Lindsey Shughart Samra Smajlovic Kankan Teaway Alec Todd Tufts University Emilie Zukowski Tulane University Daniel Spivak
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University of Delaware Allison Neslund Madeline Starling Collin Willard University of Hawaii Elise Erickson University of Kentucky William Solomon University of Missouri-Kansas City Caleigh Michnowicz University of Northwestern Ohio Tyler Murray University of Pittsburgh Adnan Alagic Audrey Alligood
From now on... (Cont.) Kylee Guarino Sarah Kulp Kelly McMurdy Alice Nyain Zachary Otto Matthew Praestgaard University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown David Sapio
William Warren Alexis Williams Western Carolina University Christophe Myers Westminster Choir College Sarah Swahlon
University of Rhode Island Madison Cormier
Widener University Amber Pariseau Wilson College Grace Wellmon
University of Rochester Gloria Kim
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University of Texas John Key
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Villanova University Gary Blacksmith Virginia Tech Madeleine Bradford
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West Chester University Hayley Adams Grace Lippert Haily Midgley Bryce Walker Emmerson Zinn West Texas A&M University Nicholas Brewbaker West Virginia University Kyle Price
Xavier University of New Orleans Sariah Grant
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York College Alecedys Clarke Zachary Redcay Sarah Tresselt Ashlee Weigle
Undecided
Isaac Adams-Vasquez Miguel Alvarez Kassie Berrier Logan Bonawitz Jada Bourgeois Jhallexxa Bush Torin Casale Dmitri Christopher Hunter Coutts Madlyn Davis Zayn Dellinger Sam Fiorentino
Jordan Glover April Haffly Zayne Harring La’Shaan Hobble Gerald Johnson McKenzie Jumper A’Janae McDonald Joshua McMillin Katelynn McMillin Emily Melzer Michael Pfarr Rojen Russel Porcopio Garrett Powell Rebecca Rodden Luis Saez-Rivera Tajo Slocum Ryan Sowers Haley Steele Damir Vrtagic Devlin Wagner Christian Watts
Unreported
Nicholas Adams Evan Bechtel Ethan Boresow Tabitha Brown Jaime Cabrera Reyes Seth Cobaugh Megan Coy DeAndre Cumberbatch Zoe Derauf Nicholas Douglas Seth Fulmer Emir Ganic Brayan Garcia-Ramos Dylan Gibson Darrian Gordon Tia Hall Wyatt Haney
Hannah Hanson Donovyn Harlan Selena Haverstein Malayna Hench Eneyda Henriquez Shania Hershey Marie Hulteen Samantha Jenkins Emmanuel Jones Wyatt Kuhn Dylan Milkes Shaylee Miller Aiden Moll Emira Mustafic Cuyler Paine DeAndre Perry Kolby Pickel Katiria Ramirez Ramos Rajuan Ramsey Delanie Robbins Angel Rodriguez Brando Sarabia Dakota Segear Ambrosia Snow Miranda Snowberger Lyndsai Spence Bryce Stout Noeliz Suarez Rodriguez Evan Thorson Tyler Thrush Destiny Tolerson Anthony Trinidad Kieran Wallace Quinn Winnemore Ashlee Zinn
FOLLOWING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS
CHS seniors learn from the paths their relatives have taken Pictured above are the women of the Bixby family: Shelia Shrader Bixby (class of ‘85), Sarah Bixby (‘11), Caroline Bixby (‘14), and Frances Bixby (‘18).
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Traveling on the same path: students take on familial traditions Story by Samantha Martin Photos courtesy of Jada Bourgeois, Emma Stephens, and Abigail Walters With a diverse group of college selection tools, from websites to apps, at nearly every students’ fingertips, accessing a wide range of college and career options has never been easier. However, many students have used a resource that is especially close to home to help plan their future: their siblings or parents. According to Johanna Jones, a CHS student counselor, it is fairly common, although not overwhelmingly so, for a student to attend the same college or enter the same career path as a close relative. “I would say that does happen, maybe 15 percent or 20 percent of the time,” said Jones. However, it is not nearly as common as it was in the past, due to the overwhelming access to research that students now have. “I think that happened a lot more [often] years ago. Nowadays, with the explosion of information out there, kids are exposed to a lot more colleges and a lot more careers.” That being said, many students choose to follow in their relatives’ footsteps even with access to these tools. Abigail Walters, a senior graduating from CHS this year, will be attending Liberty University. She is tied to the university through one of her siblings. “My older sister Anna, she is currently at Liberty and is a sophomore there,” said Walters. Emma Stephens, another graduating senior, chose Brigham Young, a university that generations of her family have attended. “Both my parents, for their undergrad, and my grandma and my grandpa on my dad’s side went to BYU. I’m the only kid in my family, so
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Jada Bourgeois practices dance en pointe. Bourgeois plans to dance ballet professionally, something her mother also did.
get into the Atlanta Ballet, or somewhere I’m carrying on the tradition,” said Stephens. closer to home than where I am Students who do now.” not plan to go to Bourgeois’ mother also danced college often seek to “I’ve always admired [my in Georgia: “She danced with enter the same career mom]. She got so far, Georgia Dance Theater and as their parents. Jada the Georgia Ballet, and she also Bourgeois, a senior she worked with amazing and ballet dancer, choreographers, I’ve always danced in college.” Another reason Walters wants to become a looked up to her and decided to attend Liberty was professional dancer everything she’s done.” for its strong religious ties. The and dance teacher, university emphasizes its mission like her mother. -Jada Bourgeois as a Christian school through its “[My mother] is a mission statement, which states dance teacher and that the university was created dance choreographer, and she’s the compato develop “Christ-centered men and women ny director for my studio back home,” said with the values, knowledge, and skills essential Bourgeois. “I’d like to teach and choreograph to impact the world.” like her.” “Being involved with my religion, and being around people who have the same beliefs and Choosing a Path think similar to me, will help me feel more at The reasons why students attend the same home,” said Walters. college or enter the same career as their Religion was also a driving factor for Sterelatives are as diverse as the different colleges phens and her family. “It’s a Mormon school, and careers students can choose to enter. and we’re all Mormon, so it’s where we want According to Jones, familiarity with the to be,” said Stephens. college campus or career is a major reason Familiarity with the curriculum is also a students choose the same college as their common reason for students to select the parents did. same university as their relatives. CHS counFamiliarity with the school helped Walters selor Jones said that many students want acmake her college decision. She said that viscess to the same resources as their family had, iting her sister was what helped her consider and thus attend the same school as they did. Liberty as an option. “Maybe they’re looking at a similar career “During her first two years of college, I was path as their parent, and the parent knows that down there a lot to visit her,” said Walters. this was a great training path for them. Maybe “Every time I went down, I kind of liked the they have a contact there, maybe someone in campus more.” a department there that they have stayed in Despite not wanting to attend college, Bourcontact with professionally,” said Jones. geois also plans to work in a location familiar A desire for high-quality resources was someto her: her home state. “I would like to move thing Stephens considered when home, which is in Georgia. I’d like to maybe
making her decision. Students who plan on going into the same “There are great professors [at BYU],” said career as their parents often find ways to make Stephens. “I looked at their career their own. the rankings and it’s While Bourgeois’ mother like #63 in the nation. “I actually got into another school studied dance in college, There are good stuthat I thought I was going to go she plans to immediately dents there.”
focus on joining a dance company. “I plan on taking it more professionally rather than do college dance,” said Bourgeois. Bourgeois also has career plans outside of dance; she plans to eventually open her own restaurant. “I also plan on having my own vegan restaurant, so in addition to dancing, I will probably have to take some online courses to get my business degree, so that I can run my own restaurant,” said Bourgeois. However, most students who follow in their family members’ footsteps plan to maintain a connection to their relatives in some form. Walters said she is excited to attend the same school as her older sister, despite Liberty being a larger school. “I’m definitely excited. It’s a really big school, so we won’t see each other all the time, but we’ll still be in the same town,” said Walters. “She’ll be living off campus, but we’ll still see each other a lot. We’re actually both going to play club field hockey next year, so it’ll be fun to be back on a team with her.” Walters feels that attending the same school as her sister, but being in a different major,
to, but as soon as I got into [BYU] I was like, ‘No, I Blazing their own Trail have to go here, this is my Although they are culture, my people. taking similar paths to It’s in my blood.” those that their rela-Emma Stephens tives have taken, most students do not plan to follow said path exactly. College bound students often study different subjects than their relatives did. Walters plans to major in a different field of the arts from her sister, who is studying music at Liberty currently. “I am going to also be in the arts, but I am going into studio art, and maybe art education as well.” Stephens’ father and grandfather studied similar subjects at Brigham Young University, while her other family members had more diverse interests. “My dad has a communication degree, and my mom studied social work. My grandma was a teacher, and my grandpa and my dad have the same job,” said Stephens. However, Stephens plans to study something nobody else in her family has: “Anthropology, and definitely a minor in international relations.”
Abigail Walters holds up a banner for Liberty University. She will join her sister Anna, who will be a junior next year, at the university.
will allow them to be their own people without being isolated from each other. “We both are interested in completely different things, so we kind of are going to make our own paths, but I definitely think it’s cool [that we’re going to the same school,]” said Walters. Bourgeois’s mother is a role model to her, and she hopes to gain similar opportunities to those her mother had. “I’ve always admired [my mom]” said Bourgeois. “She got so far, she worked with amazing choreographers, I’ve always looked up to her and everything she’s done.” Stephens is looking forward to seeing how BYU has changed since her parents attended. “It will definitely be different. They always talk to me about how things were when they went to BYU, and I hear things from my friends who go there now, and they’re very different,” said Stephens. “One thing is the competitive attitude has increased among the people who are there now, and it’s a lot more institutionalized, and I think a little less strict in some areas.” However, it is not the changes to the school that convinced Stephens to go, but rather the pride and faith she and her family have in the school. “I actually got into another school that I thought I was going to go to, but as soon as I got into [BYU] I was like, ‘No, I have to go here, this is my culture, my people,” said Stephens. “It’s in my blood.”
Emma Stephens holds a flag for Brigham Young University. She will attend the university. where both of her parents and two of her grandparents received their degrees.
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Two Steps Behind: Growing up in the image of older siblings
Editorial by Josetta Checkett
Having an older sibling has, as a whole, benefited me in high school. I didn’t enter freshman year with the same sense of blindness felt by many of my friends, and I feel I’ve gained a solid understanding of what is to come in the next three years. However, it is hard not to harbor a little bit of resentment for how my identity is different because of it. Siblings that are many years older are separate enough that their impression has time to fade from the memories of people who knew them, and younger siblings often have yet to make that impression. But, with just a few years between siblings, it’s extremely easy for their lives to intertwine. My brother and I have separate interests, separate strengths, and separate goals. So why have I been compared to him my whole life? A 2014 study from the University of Essex tried to prove siblings attending the same school was beneficial due to a psychological consequence dubbed the “spillover effect.” According to the study, when an older sibling does well in school, the chance of the younger sibling doing equally well is almost doubled. Professor Richard Lanthier told CBS News,
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“If the sibling is smarter and the younger one emulates them, imitates them, then they’re going to have performance that is similar.” Contrarily, an article from the New York Times says exactly the opposite. The piece argues that “firstborns and only children had a higher proportion of successes later in life.” It is also mentioned that the spacing between births was largely factored into the success of the individual children, and that smaller spaces tended to result in a smaller success rate. However, almost every study exploring these theories has brought up the same disadvantage to sending kids to the same school- it becomes easy for them to lose their sense of individuality. I have felt this way frequently, as though I am merely an extension of my brother in the eyes of others. We are very dissimilar people and do not participate in any of the same activities, nor will the classes I plan to take in the future line up with the classes he took. Despite this, I’ve felt pressured to involve myself in these activities and classes I have no interest in and have been referred to as “Aidan Checkett’s sister” more times than I can count — and not just by students.
On my first day of school this year almost half of my teachers already knew my name. Interestingly enough, the effects of this do not happen in reverse. An older sibling has already established their place in other people’s lives by the time a younger sibling walks into the picture, and therefore, neither the positive or negative consequences are felt by an older sibling. So, while I’ve never had the same opportunity to construct my own presence, I’ve been able to have a guiding force in my life that my brother grew up without. Having siblings is difficult to begin with, and it is not made any easier by the constant presence in my life that they unwittingly take, even when they aren’t around. Even with my brother away at college next year he will likely still be a defining factor of who I am to those who knew him, and this same effect will probably apply to my younger brother next year when he attends the middle school I just left. But, despite any resentment I hold, having a senior sibling has improved my high school experience and for that I am grateful.
Katrina “Katie” and Amelia “Amy” Junga
In it to twin it! Story by Heidi Heinlein. Interviews and images by Heidi Heinlein, Reese Daugherty, and Ashley Ivanoff Many families have generations which follow the same path, one after another. But, in extraordinary circumstances, there are the exceptional few that are blessed with two children at once. In this case, the journey is not taken one after the other but at the same time, together. Having a twin, identical or not, is like having a guaranteed best friend even if they don’t always get along. They most likely have similar interests and friends but that does not mean they do not have differences though. They are not the same person after all, and everybody is unique in their own way. Growing up so close together can affect a person’s decision, but everyone has a different take. Maybe they believe that they should stay together or maybe they decide to venture apart. No matter what, family is family and twins, especially, know they will always have a home with each other. Check out the stories of some of our senior twins to the right!
Twins Amy and Katie Junga share a lot of the same interests. Both girls share a passion for orchestra and will be attending Juniata College together in the fall. They are very close to one another. “Having a twin is like having a built in best friend,” said Amy and Katie Junga. “We have a lot more in common than we’d like to admit.” Despite being so similar, the girls both have their own sense of individuality. “It’s the little things that make us different,” said Amy Junga.
Kieran and Donovan Wallace
Growing up, Donovan and Kieran tried to develop their own images as much as possible. Donovan said, “We always had separate teachers. My dad always tried to keep us apart just so we could kind of have our own friend groups and not always be the same person.” Even so, the two boys realize that they have more in common than they like to admit. “We’re on the same sport teams, same friend groups, we sometimes have the same classes,” said Kieran, “...we’re always together... it’s not a bad thing but sometimes it is because sometimes you just want to be separate.”
EiYanna “Yanna” and Koshayia “Shay” Regis
Yanna and Shay both plan to join the Air Force after graduation and while it may take them different places in the future, right now they spend most of their time together with sports, jobs, hobbies, and friends. Yanna said that they “know just about everything each other has been through so we can really relate and see eye to eye on a lot more than other people would.” Even though continuing together may seem odd, Shay said, “It would feel rather terrifying if my other half was not to be here.”
Samantha and Tabitha Brown
Samantha and Tabitha Brown will be parting their ways after graduation. Samantha will be attending HACC and Tabitha will be pursuing job opportunities. No matter what, the two girls will stick together for whatever is to come. “Having a twin is like always having a friend,” said Tabitha. “We share a lot of the same interests like T.V. shows, and we have a lot of the same friends. [But] we’re actually pretty different personality-wise.”
Teammates on and off the field: Playing with family members
Story by Autiana Easley Photography courtesy of Camera Box, Maddison Young, and Gwen Almeida
Sabrina, have no problem her. It was a miniwith sticking up for each competition between us; other on and off the field. we would always push “She’s not just my ourselves to do better Graduation is right around the corner and teammate, she’s my sister.” than the other.” on May 31st, our seniors are off to “the real Sabrina said. This year Varsity girls basketball world.” They will be on their own, discovering players, freshman Julianna was her first year on the who they are, and fulfilling their dreams after Askins and senior varsity field hockey team graduating, whether it’s through academics, playing with her sister and Alexa Askins, depend athletics, hobbies, etc. will be one of the few on another not only as What about their younger siblings they upperclassmen next year to sisters, but in the game. have to leave behind to conquer high school play for the team. With seven years of without them, especially if they are on the Maddy said, “On varsity, playing time together, same sports team? there are girls my age, it’s me it will be different for Senior Will and sophomore Matt Keating Senior athletes leave an imprint on our and my friends, so she had Julianna to play without have been playing volleyball for 2 years. school’s athletics program, while leaving their her sister. Matt will have to step up his game for the to fit in to that role. They all team, in replace of his brother. siblings’ some big shoes to fill. see her as my younger sister “Without each other Senior swimmer, Maddison Young, will so she [Sabrina] has to prove it would be a lot more leave her role as a leader in her younger sister, difficult. We get each other, so it’s nice to have herself.” Sierra’s, hands next year just as her older sister, someone who really knows you.” Alexa said. Maddy started playing field hockey in 8th Elizabeth Young, who graduated last year, did. Julianna said, “Once Alexa has graduated, grade and she is not planning to focus on “Maddison was the only female senior this the sport in college, but she is interested in there will definitely be a hole in the way we year, but she was a big participating in an intramural version of the play because she did a lot part of the team, being sport. She wants to focus on her schooling for us and there needs to be the best backstroker and and strive to be accepted into a good grad someone who can step up 50 freestyler. We well school. Sabrina also started playing in 8th and be a leader again for the hurt in those areas next grade. team.” year, but I think we will “Varsity is a quicker pace and a lot more Alexa is uncertain if she work through it. I think intense than the middle school team.” Sabrina is going to continue to play the team will look at said. basketball in college, but me as more of a leader This year’s senior athletes are saying if so, she plans to play for like Maddison was since goodbye to their team, teachers, and Albright College in Reading, we don’t really have any families to continue their lives and strive for Pennsylvania. juniors coming up to take The varsity team went 3-16 success. Leaving behind roles to fulfill, their the big role of the leader,” The Starlings both have important roles on this season, but plan on involvement with the school, their impact on Sierra Young said. the student body, and most importantly, their the Varsity field hockey team. The team will improving for future years As for Maddison, she miss Maddy, especially her younger sister, to come. siblings, they will be missed. said, “Swimming wouldn’t Sabrina. The Starling sisters, senior have been as fun without Maddy and sophomore
Above: The Ashbys have been playing soccer for 8 years. Junior Peyton Ashby said, “I want her [freshman Madeline Ashby] to realize that she is able to play with the older girls and fulfill her full potential.” They are both on varsity and will be playing next year for the last year before Peyton graduates. Right: Maddison and Sierra Young are standing with their biggest supporter, mom and coach, Tara Young. The whole family being participants in the swim program at CHS makes the sport a unique one for the school. Left: Alexa Askins goes for the steal before the shot is made, while Julianna gets ready for the rebound. They have played together for so long it will be a lot different for Julianna next year.
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Man’s best friends: the senior class and their pets Photography courtesy of pet owners Pets are an important part of people’s lives. They are a part of your family and they always have your back. As we celebrate the class of 2018, we highlighted some of the seniors’ pets and fun stories that they will always remember.
“Bryan”
“Mocha”
Gold-capped Conure
Rabbit
“He can’t really vocalize, so he whispers. He can say ‘hi’ and ‘I love you.’ He also plays peek-a-boo.” - Sarah Tresselt
“My favorite thing about him is that when I’m sitting near the cage, he’ll put his head on my shoulder and nuzzle into my hair. Gosh, I adore him.” - Peyton Bramble
“Sam”
Percheron and Morgan
“Max”
“Right before this picture was taken, my horse was eating french fries because they’re his favorite. At shows we go to the food trucks and they always offer carrots or apples for people that bring their horses up but I always have to ask for fries instead.” - Megan Nitchman
Chocolate lab, German Shepherd, Pitbull mix
Pitbull mix
“She loves cheese a lot and will only eat vegetables if you put ranch on them.” - Lizzie Manti
“If we spell out the word ‘walk,’ ‘car ride,’ or ‘outside,’ he understands and runs to the door.” - Emily Stine
More than just a dog: Training service dogs as a high school student
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“Marley”
By Carol Etzel Many students have pets, but senior Devon Sweeder has a passion working with service dogs. Although there are many different types of support dogs, service dogs specifically provide more of a physical impact on their owner’s lives. These dogs are trained to complete tasks like opening doors, picking up dropped objects, providing balance, and more. “Service dogs provide their partner with the capability to function, just as any other person does,” Sweeder said. Sweeder began working with Susquehanna Service Dogs at a very young age, but only recently was given the opportunity to solely raise a service dog, SSD Gabby. She raised Gabby
from when she was only eight weeks old to the age of one and a half. Raising Gabby had a significant impact on Sweeder’s life, just as Gabby will positively impact many other’s lives as she grows older. “As high school students, we often are very quick to pass judgment on others. By watching Gabby interact with my peers I learned to be accepting and loving to all people, regardless of their physical, mental or emotional difficulties.” As a student and an athlete, taking on this responsibility was a big adjustment for Sweeder. However, her love for animals and commitment to the program made this experience life changing.
“Originally, his name was snowball or something but we changed it to Mordecai because he used to have one huge black splotch right between his ears. We deemed that spot a yarmulke and gave him a Jewish name to match it. His spot has since faded but it’s still my favorite story.” - Ashley Ivanoff
“Mordecai”
American short hair
“I sleep in a bunk bed and he climbs the ladder to get in bed almost every night to sleep with me. This year when I was sick and had the flu he made me feel better by laying with me on the couch.” - Liz McCreary
“Troy” Alley cat
“Before he can greet anyone or go anywhere, he has to bring at least one tennis ball with him (though more often than not it’s two tennis balls).” - Emma Poznick
“Rudder”
Golden Retriever
“She’s literally a brat - she’s always running outside or tearing up the couch. I let her get away with all of it though, it’s those blue eyes I swear - she’s a beautiful lil fluff ball.” - Treston Johnson
“Martini” cat
The Effect of Pets on Students By JT Kuhn
Dogs affect everyone in many positive ways. For certain people, they hunt and catch fish, and dogs are some of the most common service animals. However, dogs can also improve health and make people happier and more upbeat. Dogs can help their owners get exercise by making them walk. As said by Mentalfloss.com, having a dog requires a person to have a strict routine and get outside more. Having a furry friend can also prevent heart health issues. A study from the University of Harvard suggests that dogs can drastically improve heart health. They suggest that it happens because dogs make owners generally calmer and force them to go outside and get exercise, thus drastically helping their heart health. As well as improve your physical health, dogs can affect your mental health. Mentalfloss.com says that owners who walk their dogs have significant mood improvement, as they have less time to wallow in sadness. Dog owners are less likely to suffer from depression than non-pet owners. MentalFloss says, “Even for those people who do become clinically depressed, having a pet to take care of can help them out of a depressive episode. Since taking care of a dog requires a routine and forces you to stay at least a little active, it is harder to stay inside feeling down all the time.” Dogs also help to relieve stress. In a 2002 study at State University of New York at Buffalo, researchers found that while conducting a stressful task, people experienced less stress when their pets were with them than when a spouse, family member or close friend was nearby. CHS sophomore Logan LaFromboise said his dog “gives me someone to mess around with and take my mind off things during my free time.” This is not an unusual way for someone to feel about their dog. Many dog owners love the distraction it gives them, and caring for their dog is an outlet to release the normal stresses of the day. “It really makes me take time out of my day to feed [my dog] and put him out,” said freshman Adam Price. “It’s more work than it seems but it’s nice because now I can’t focus all the attention to me and my problems.” Along with the abundant amount of health benefits they provide to the owner, they also allow the owner to have another friend closer to home than most. Dogs seem to truly be “man’s best friend.”
Look how far they’ve come The seniors of this year have come so far since starting kindergarten in 2005. They have grown and changed so much that their elementary school teachers might not even recognize them. Thirteen years is a long time. Oh, how far they have come. Congratulations Seniors!
Jeff Estes From North Dickinson Elementary School to Syracuse University 20 PERISCOPE
Zanita Maawac From Fitzpatrick Elementary School to Hofstra University
Devon Chenot From New Bloomfield Elementary School to Penn State University
Sarah Smith From Sherman Elementary School to Grove City College
Hunter Slear From Mooreland Elementary School to Juniata College
Ashley Smith From Mount Holly Elementary School to Kutztown University
Dan Spivak From Mooreland Elementary School to Tulane University
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Treasure Hunt A
Can you guess who treasured these toys as a child? Match the senior to the toy: Sophie Moffatt Cedy Clarke Verity Stine
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Claire Neiberg From Petal Elementary School to Duquesne University
Correct answers: A)Cedy Clarke B)Sophie Moffatt C)Verity Stine
Congratulations Senior Athletes Fall Signing Day (from left to right) Cayla Abbey - Quinnipiac University (Softball), Devon Chenot - Penn State University (Swimming)
Winter Signing Day (from left to right) Top row: Joseph Mastrangelo Middlebury College (Football), Dane Varner - Lebanon Valley College (Soccer), Logan Huff - Lock Haven University (Wrestling) Bottom row: Emilie Zukowski - Tufts University (Field Hockey), Cade Rush Shippensburg University (Cross Country, Track & Field), Maddison Young - Shepherd University (Lacrosse)
Spring Signing Day (from left to right) Andrew Barefield - Edinboro University (Cross Country, Track & Field), Gavyn Barnes California University of Pennsylvania (Football), Kevin Duffy - Juniata College (Volleyball), Nikhi Hodge Barnes - Lackawanna College (Basketball), Haily Midgley - West Chester University (Cross Country, Track & Field), Jared Pavlovich - Messiah College (Soccer)
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Future college athletes: advice for pursuing sports in college Story by Cayla Abbey and Claire Whalen Photography courtesy of Camera Box Playing a sport at any age has many benefits to it. Not only does it keep them healthy, but it improves many aspects of their life. Many students that play a sport that they are passionate about in high school and continue in college. Senior Joe Mastrangelo said, “The best advice that I can give to someone that wants to play a sport in college is to make sure to find the best academic and athletic fit to ensure that what should be the best years of your life.” Student athletes normally plan to be recruited for a college early on in their high school career. They often look at schools that not only have their major, but also those that will give them tuition benefits. Senior Emilie Zukowski said, “Always give it your all. Feel no regret because you did your best. If you don’t eat, sleep, and breathe for the sport, then try something else that peaks your curiosity and passion.” She went on and said, “Be confident, but not cocky. You need to believe in yourself to have enough confidence to take risks in the sport to put yourself out there. Make sure you are coachable and open to new ideas. Listen to what the more experienced coaches and teammates say; it will help develop you into a stronger and more impressive player.”
Many students wonder how To add on to that, “Be confident, but not to find the right school for senior Niki Barnes said, cocky. You need to believe “Being a college or high them. Many athletes choose a school only because it has in yourself and have enough school athlete is never their sport and the benefits easy. Make sure to take confidence to take risks on care of business on the that they want to receive with the sport. the field and put yourself out court and in the class Zukowski said, “The most room.” there.” important rule is to pick the Taking steps to play school first, then the sport. If a sport in college can be Emilie Zukowski you get injured and can’t play exciting as well as stressfor a while, you need to be in ful. These are just a few an atmosphere you love. Not many sports can pieces of advice from Carlisle High School be turned into careers, so getting an education seniors that have been successful academically should be your top priority.” as well as in their sport. They will continue Confidence and being the best person that playing their sport in the schools that they you can be not only outside the game but on have chosen to attend. the field as well, is very important.
Top left: Joe Mastrangelo dodges the opposing team players while trying to score a touchdown for the Herd. Mastrangelo had many positive suggestions for perspective college athletes. Top right: Ki Barnes dribbles the ball down the court hoping to score for his team. Barnes being recruited makes it possible for him to give good advice for underclassmen looking to play their sport in college. Bottom: Senior Emilie Zukowski dribbles down the field during her junior season. Zukowski will be attending Tufts University to play field hockey and knows all the ins and outs for how to play at a high academic school.
Gwenyth Almeida My sophomore year, I had the opportunity to put the yearbook together in Oracle. It was really cool to see “behind the scenes” and truly understand how much work is put into it. I wanted to try something different my senior year so I decided to join Periscope. I can honestly say that this class is one of my favorites. I’ve really enjoyed taking pictures and I’ve enjoyed working with my other fellow photographers. I’m really going to miss the staff and Mrs. Muir. I don’t think I’ve ever met such hardworking, passionate people. Ashley Ivanoff Those of you who know me, may have heard me say that this year was a throw away for me. I came in with the attitude that I just needed to make it until college, until the end of these short nine moths of my senior year. But, you all have made this year one worth remembering. First of all, thank you to my section, the old Abyss and New Perspectives, you all have such bold opinions and you’re never afraid to put them out there. Thank you to my friends who always encouraged me and made coming to school worth it. Finally, Muir, I have no words to describe how much your love and support has helped me through this year. I don’t even want to think about what I’m going to do next year without my morning visits to your class. Claire Whalen When I first joined Periscope, I had no idea I would learn all of these new things. I didn’t know that I would also fall in love with writing stories for an audience to read. Being part of Periscope is like being part of a family. You always have people that can lend a hand and help you out when you need it. Thank you to my Periscope family for making my senior year a memorable experience and something I can always look back on with a smile.
Periscope’s final piece: Seniors say goodbye
Admir Durakovic “Goodbye everyone. I’ll remember you all in therapy.” Sheldon Plankton, Spongebob Squarepants: Season Three, Episode One, ‘The Algae’s Always Greener’ (1999)
Verity Stine Though I have only been on staff for one year, it has been one of the best years of my life. I learned more from this class and from Muir than I ever have in my life. I’m so sad to be leaving already. Thank you fellow staff for making this year phenomenal. Treston Johnson Thirteen years ago, my mother gave me the biggest hug and told me, “you got this”, as I walked towards my first day of kindergarten. Now, I expect she’ll be doing the same exact thing in three months as I get ready to leave for college in Philadelphia. High school has been a mix of hugs and “you got this”, not from my mom but from my peers, teachers, and myself. Thank you to CHS and Periscope for pushing me out of my comfort zone and helping me explore my individuality and love for the English language- it’s much less of a hard goodbye, and more of a difficult “thank you” - & to my graduating class, let me be the first to tell you, “you got this”. Cayla Abbey Thank you Periscope for a great year! Even though I only did this for my senior year, I’m thankful that I did because it has brought me out of my comfort zone and has let me meet a lot of new people. It was a great experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Claire Neiberg First, I want to give my thanks to Muir for always looking out for my best interest, Sam for being the world’s most wonderful editor, and my friends for making my experience on staff one I will never forget. I have learned more than I could have ever expected about people, myself, and the journalistic world. Periscope has given me the opportunity to combine my love of writing and photography into a passion for journalism. Some of my favorite memories include winning a Best of SNO award, eating too many strawberry Pop-Tarts, and taking part in the laughter that never ceases in M34. Per usual, I am about to go over the worldlimit, so to my fellow staff members and the Periscope future: Keep writing, stay woke, but most importantly, have fun! Fall in love with what you are doing, because before you know it, you too will be writing your last chapter. Maddison Young I have been a part of the Periscope staff for one year, my senior year. I started off in Oracle, putting together the yearbook, sophomore year with my fellow Periscoper Gwen Almeida. Then, Gwen and I decided to take a break from publications for a year and try some new things. We were pleasantly surprised when we had realized we had spots to fill in our schedule senior year. We knew that we both wanted to do publications again for our last year at CHS. Instead of doing Oracle again we figured it would be fun to try something different and do the school new paper together. Since then I have enjoyed the countless laughs with my new friends. I have also enjoyed the many memories of parties and bonding the staff has had throughout the year and I will cherish them for a long time. Periscope has not only helped me to work on my editing skills, but, it has also taught me life lessons that are important for life later on.