Fall 2015

Carlisle High School

623 W. Penn Street Carlisle, PA 17013

www.chsperiscope.com

Vol. 70, Fall issue

Happy Holidays to All! The overshadow of Christmas: page 10 Holiday advice: 11 Inspirational Stories: 12 New Year’s Eve Recipes: 13

Teenagers and Tattoos: 6-7

Three-sport athletes: 18-19

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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 magainze 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.

Disclaimer: Articles designated as “Editorial� represent the views and opinions of the author, not the 2015-2016 Periscope staff, CHS Administration, or the CHS student body.

Rowan Young Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Westbrook Media Manager/ Photographer

Scott Bowser News Editor

Chaela Williams A&E Editor

Brooklyn Norrell Student Life Editor

Sheyenne Hart Perspectives Editor

Jackson Hoch News Writer

Kaitlyn Hankard News Writer/Photographer

Trinell Jones A&E Writer

Emily Crider Sports Writer

Maya Black Sports Writer/Photographer

Allisya Mullins Student Life Writer

Harry Wendelken Student Life Writer

Kenny Brenizer Perspectives Writer

Katie Klepp Sports Editor

Kate Muir Adviser

Equity Statement The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education instituion and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required be Title IX and Section 504. No person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientaion, religion or handicap be exluded from participation in or be subjects to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis or sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs. For information regarding civil rights and grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Ms. Christina M. Spielbauer, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, at 623 W. Penn Street, Carlisle PA 17013-2298. 240-6800

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Articles 4

Teaching to the Tech/Maya Black

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Think about Ink: Teenagers and Tattoos/Emily Crider and Kenny Brenizer

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No Exceptions...Know the Election!/Harry Wendelken and Scott Bowser

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Deck the Halls with Periscope/Chaela Williams, Trinell Jones, Hannah Westbrook, Brooklyn Norrell

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Business Classes Make “Cents�/Sheyenne Hart

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Arts in Review/Chaela Williams, Trinell Jones

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No Days Off/Kaitlyn Hankard

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Not Just an SAT Score/Hannah Westbrook

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Staying on Track: How to Avoid Senioritis/Hannah Westbrook

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Lessons of Love/Jackson Hoch, Allisya Mullins

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Teaching to the Tech Electronic resources change the way students learn information, organize files, and complete assignments Schoology is an online tool that students can get on to complete work, and study for assignments.

Story and photography by Maya Black

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s the years go by, technology is taking on new roles in society. In education, students no longer have to use paper and pencil for an assignment; they can answer a test with a click of a button.

This is Carlisle High School’s third year of giving students their very own laptop, but for many students, this is the first year they have taken tests or completed projects online as well.

Teachers at Carlisle High School have been increasing their use of technology in the classroom. For example, this year some students are using Schoology, an online learning management site to take tests, organize files and complete assignments for different subjects.

Another tool teachers use is Owl Asssessments, which works the same way. It gives kids a chance to practice on the unit they’re focused on, and students also get graded for the work they have completed. These online assignments are easy ways to get better grades and study at the same time.

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Classes also use the online game Kahoot. Kahoot is a game where teachers make up review questions for students. It’s fun and easy to use.

Kahoot has an app, so students can use any device, like their phone or laptop; all they do is sign in to the correct game and play. It’s a popular yet competitve way to enjoy studying for a hard test.

Most students enjoy Kahoot, but it is an open online source, which means when playing the game against other students, they can see what a person gets as their score. Not everyone likes that about Kahoot, because they might not have the best score that they want everyone to see. That’s why Kahoot is a good study tool only and not used for testing.

Students also can test on a smartboard using clickers, hand-held remote devices with ABC buttons. All they do is point it to the screen and select the desired answer. It’s quick, easy, and doesn’t waste paper.

Yet with all of this new technology, there are pro and cons to all of them.

A pro for Schoology is that after a student takes a test or completes an assignment, they can get their grade back right away. There’s no

wait, and if a student wanted to retake a test, they have time to do so (assuming the teacher allows retakes). It’s much different from paper and pencil testing.

But there are many disadvantages as well.

For example, Schoology is a great source but some students may not like using the Internet to study or take tests. They may prefer to use paper and pencil, as they feel like they learn better that way. Everyone is different and has their own way of understanding content.

Another con to relying on technology testing is that the Internet can be slow and have trouble loading things. which would take more time out of the test.

Finally, since the testing may be on the Internet, it may be easier for students to cheat.

If they wanted to, they could just look up the answer on the Internet, and then they would get a good grade on the test.

Online testing is such a big difference from paper taking tests, so it’s mostly on the student’s perspective of which they like more.

So to the right, we asked some students their perspective regarding the new online testing trend at CHS.

Perspectives on School-Based Technology: Do students really like using computers, smartphones and other handheld devices in the process of learning?

“I think it’s pretty good because [sites like Schoology give] you a notification of everything that is recently posted by your teacher. So then you will pretty much always be able to see what you have to do as long as you get on it. Also, after you’ve done an assignment (if it doesn’t have an open ended question), it immediately shows you your grade and shows how many tries you have to do the assignment.”

-Joseph Brown 11th Grade

“I don’t see a problem with it.

Personally, I think it makes a lot of the work easier to do, makes it convenient because you can turn stuff in right where you get it from.”

-Bego Sejmenovic

12th Grade

“I think it makes testing seem easier and less stressful to students, but it can also be less helpful because of the increased ability to cheat and the chance of clicking things wrong and computer glitches so I guess I prefer paper tests.”

-Rose Heflin

11th Grade

Midterms

-Comprehensive tests that are taken at the end of the second marking period.

-Taken in class on January 13-14.

-Will include (at minimum) four core subjects: English, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Studying tips:

Students in Shani Schalles’ Biology class play a review game with Kahoot, an educational outlet that is user-friendly and allows teachers to incorporate game play with lesson content.

Not everyone likes studying; it can be boring, draining, and half the time, you don’t even remember what you read. So luckily, there are always ways to find fun and easy studying tools online.

All students are different and have their own way to study: flashcards, reading from a book or even playing educational games. So try anything, as discovering your learning style will be the key to success.

Another tip is to make sure you put away all the devices you’re not using to avoid distractions. Also you may want a quiet environment to allow you to focus.

For these tests, it’s important to study often. If you study a little bit each day, you will be continually reviewing things in your mind, and it will help you for the big day.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help from teachers. Take advantage of CASH or after school hours being offered.

Last but not least stay motivated. As important as midterm testing is, don’t let it bum you out. Just keep a good head on your shoulders with a positive attitude and be prepared.

Think about Ink: Teenagers and Tattoos

Story by Kenny Brenizer and Emily Crider Photography by Kenny Brenizer

written consent and physical presence of their legal guardian or living parents.

States with the highest percentage of tattoo discrimination statistically are South Carolina, n 2014, studies proved that about 73% of Oklahoma, and Florida. States that are the people with tattoos get them between the most tattoo friendly are Montana, Colorado, ages of 18 and 22. In 2015, 36% of U.S. and California. adults between the ages of 18 and 25 were When getting a tattoo, it’s important to reported to have at least one tattoo. 45 million consider where you’re getting it done. Look Americans had at least one in September of into the reputation of the artist ahead of time.

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Tattoo artists don’t have The average price for “Character is on the to pass an exam or get a small tattoo is $45, a license to give tattoos. inside… tattoos and while larger tattoos cost In some shops around around $150 for every piercings are on the the state, artists are not hour spent working on required to prove that it. outside.” they have the experience Regretting tattoos can -The STAPAW or skill to apply tattoos. be expensive. Though In 2013, a bill called laser tattoo removal is movement the Body Art Establishan option, $100 tattoos ment Regulation Act was almost passed to can cost about $1,000 to remove. About 11% regulate tattoo laws in PA, requiring artists to of people with ink say they have or plan on have a license. It was dropped when the Senate getting one removed. didn’t take action.

Students expressed their opinions about The STAPAW movement (Support Tattoos tattoos.

And Piercings At Work) raises awareness of Senior Cain Meadows said, “Tattoos are discrimination against tattoos and piercings in great. They’re a way to express yourself

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through the embroidery of your skin.” Meadows doesn’t currently have any tattoos, but said, “everyone in my family has tattoos and I plan on getting one.”

Kassie Berrier, a CHS sophomore, thinks tattoos “show [a person’s] personality and how they feel towards things.”

When asked, CHS senior Sofia Clash said she got her tattoo “because I’ve known I’ve wanted one for a while and I talked to my cousin over the summer about it.”

She also admitted, “I turned eighteen so I didn’t have to ask my mom.”

PA state laws only allow someone under the age of eighteen to get a tattoo if they have the

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“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” Getting a tattoo of a quote is becoming increasingly more popular.

the workplace. It’s helping people who have lost their jobs due to noticeable tattoos. Their motto is “Character is on the inside… tattoos and piercings are on the outside.”

Tips for getting a tattoo:

• Do your research when choosing a tattoo and an artist.

• Don’t rush yourself when choosing an idea. You’re going to have to live with it forever.

• Look into the cost of the tattoo before walking into the shop, don’t sacrifice the tattoo you want to get. Save up to get the right ink.

• Bring a good reference photo (bring in a high resolution photo if possible; at the very least a picture that is big and not blurry).

• Check out the stencil design, body placement, and spelling before the tattoo begins. Correct anything that is wrong.

• Take care of a new tattoo, as they create a high risk for infection.

• Avoid getting tattoos directly over a bone as they cause more pain.

A Tiff on Tats: Are They Worth It? NO! Tattoos now can affect you in the future.

YES! Tattoos are only skin deep.

Editorial by Kenny Brenizer

Editorial by Emily Crider

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attoos are seen by many as a work of art. They express the person through art work permanently painted onto their skin.

It is true that tattoos are permanent and a big decision, but aren’t high school students told to make life changing decisions as early as eighth grade? Even in middle school, students make decisions about what classes to take to set them up for the rest of their lives. Students are expected to choose where to go to college, if they do at all. They have to choose careers and make decisions on how to reach them.

Young students make all these permanent decisions, but tattoos are still seen as too life changing?

If we expect students to make mature decisions about their education, why not their own bodies? It’s ultimately their own decision if they want to change their outer appearance.

They’re still the same person with the same intelligence and skills. They still have the same qualifications for jobs as anyone else. Ink doesn’t affect people’s ability to do their job.

Tattoos are just permanent accessories to show off one’s style. They enhance people’s appearance so they look more like they want to look. Currently, we live in a society where plastic surgery is more acceptable than ink.

You can enhance your appearance with surgery and be perfectly qualified for a job, but enhance your appearance with ink and suddenly the position is filled… by someone else.

There are also countless shows about tattoos, including Inked, LA Ink, and Best Ink. Why do we have so many shows about tattoos? It’s because people want to see them, just as people who get tattoos want others to see them.

Maybe tattoos aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean we should shame people for having them or try to stop people from getting them.

H A tattoo on Sofia Clash (CHS senior)

Tattoos like these can represent a bond between people and memories. This tattoo is a reminder of the subject’s cousin, Juliette, and the friendship that they share.

ave you ever considered getting a tattoo? Well there are a few things you should think about before making that choice.

Of course there’s the obvious, it’s expensive and permanent. Not to mention if you are under 18 you need your parents consent. Getting a tattoo can be difficult at a young age.

Having a tattoo can be great for a few years, but later in life you might end up regretting the whole thing. You can be excited about a tattoo now, but how are you going to feel about it in 15 years? It can be more expensive to have a tattoo removed than it is to get one.

Tattoos can really affect your future and chances of getting a job. Not a lot of companies allow tattooed employees. According to a recent survey at Salary.com, 76% of employees feel tattoos and piercings hurt your job interview chances.

Whether you are trying to apply for an office job or joining the military, there are some policies to keep in mind. For example, in the military, face, neck, and hand tattoos are not allowed, except for one ring tattoo per hand.

The policies are a little different for corporate offices. Depending on what and where the tattoo is, there may or may not be an issue for employers. Many employers have policies that do not allow visible tattoos.

Naomi Greenaway, a reporter for the Daily Mail in the UK, found that 1 in 6 people hate their tattoos. 11% of people that have a tattoo are getting or have had one removed.

There are many things you should consider before getting a tattoo: how it will affect your life and job, finding the right tattoo shop and the right design, knowing that you are making the right decision. In the end, it’s all up to you. Just make sure you do your research before making that leap.

No Exceptions...

Know the Election!

Prepared for Politics? You Should Be Story and photography by Scott Bowser

in politics/the world [because] politics affect students every single day,” said Miller.

Similaly, senior and Ben Carson fan Darius n the 2014 midterm elections, youth voter turnout sank to a record low of 23 percent. Brown, said, “The people have ALL the power to change things.”

Experts continue to witness a decline in Moreover, that it’s important young adult participation in the for people to want “to take the political process and trust in the “Students need time and initiative to educate government. to know what themselves on the issues.”

Going back to 430 B.C., Periis going on After all, according to Brown, cles, an ancient Greek politician, “High school students will be warned, “Just because you do not in politics [... the next generation to have this take an interest in politics doesn’t because] politics […] responsibility.” mean politics won’t take an interest affect students If paying attention to the in you.” His words, although nearly political process is so importevery single day” 2 thousand years old, still hold true. ant, why, as senior and Sanders Today, students such as junior -Kyra Miller backer Alex Closs pointed Kyra Miller would not be conJunior out, is student participation so sidered a typical, politically-un“abysmal?” involved youth. An avid Bernie Closs attributes this to problems such as Sanders supporter and quick to write “#Feel“candidates with no political experience” TheBern2k16” when given an opportunity, and elections that are “controlled by massive Miller believes the opposite is true. corporations.”

Miller said, “It seems like high school Still, he remains hopeful that “a politically students are more educated about politics than literate generation of young people that are most adults are.” interested in politics and elections” can solve “Students need to know what is going on many of the issues our nation faces.

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2016 CHS Presidential Election Poll We asked over 200 people,“Which candidate do you want to win the 2016 Presidential election?” Here are the results:

Candidates

Results

Bernie Sanders (D) 36% (73 votes) Donald Trump (R) 25% (50 votes) Other

16% (32 votes)

Marco Rubio (R)

7% (15 votes)

Hillary Clinton (D)

5% (11 votes)

Ben Carson (R)

4% (9 votes)

Martin O’Malley (D) 2% (4 votes) Jeb Bush (R)

2% (4 votes)

Ted Cruz (R)

1% (3 votes)

Donald Trump

Bernie Sanders

Ben Carson

Hillary Clinton

Current National Polling Among Republicans: 1st place at 28.3%

Current National Polling Among Democrats: 2nd place at 30.4%

Current National Polling Among Republicans: 2nd place 18.8%

Current National Polling Among Democrats: 1st place at 57.8%

Current School Polling: 2nd place at 25%

Current School Polling: 1st place at 36%

Current School Polling: 6th place at 4%

Current School Polling: 5th place at 5%

Background: Trump, at the moment the primary frontrunner, is a businessman, reality TV star, and now politician.

Background: Like the Republican frontrunners, Sanders is selling himself as an outsider. However, some question the feasibility of his ideas.

Thoughts on education: “[As president I’d] end Common Core. Common Core is a disaster... You just can’t do it. We have to end--education has to be local.”

Thoughts on education: “Let’s recommit ourselves to the idea that every young person in America has the right to a high-quality education, from pre-school all the way through college. I have proposed universal pre-kindergarten for every 4-year-old.

If we provide that, the evidence is overwhelming, children will stay in school longer, they will do better, and they’ll stay out of trouble.”

Background: A top neurosurgeon in the country, Carson has no political, foreign policy or business experience. Like Trump, he bills himself as an outsider to politics. The two continue to battle in the polls, as well as Marco Rubio.

Background: Hillary Clinton, the long time frontrunner, is the quintessential establishment candidate. Decent political experience, starting as First Lady, than as a Senator from New York, and finally the Secretary of State.

However, she is mired in controversy over alleged scandals.

Explanatory note: Poll source: RealClearPolitics School Polling: CHSPeriscope.com Quotes: Candidate websites and national media

Thoughts on education: “There has been a troubling trend of the U.S. Department of Education increasingly trying to dictate how children are educated in our primary and secondary schools. This must stop and Common Core must be overturned. Our education system must be run by involved parents and engaged teachers and principals.”

Thoughts on education: “I have fought for more than 35 years for early childhood education, for more mentoring, for more parent education programs, to get our children off to a good start. I have fought to make sure that schools were fair to all children.”

5 Ways for Students to Get Involved Story by Scott Bowser and Harry Wendelken

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ith the presidential election season kicking off, Americans around the county will be dedicating themselves to campaigns and causes.

Even high school students should not be excluded from this process.

According to TheBestColleges.org, “Young voters make up almost 20% of the voting population, making them a powerful force.”

There are easy ways for teenagers to make their mark on the election.

First, and most fundamental, register to vote or plan to when you turn 18 years old. After all, the votes are what ultimately decide who takes office. Eligible voters can register online (see the address in the righthand column) Of course, there are more ways to be involved.

To be an educated voter, be sure to watch debates and press events. They offer a glimpse into the personality and character of candi-

dates. Also, they outline their political views and plans for the country, state, county, or area they’re running to govern.

In order to know which candidates best represent you, be sure to know what issues matter most to you. What do you want for the United States? Higher minimum wage? Lower taxes? Less war? Make sure the candidates you support best embody your ideals.

Once you find the politician you want in the office, take it a step further. Contact the local Republican headquarters, Democratic headquarters, or other organizations to volunteer for. Calling voters, putting up signs, wearing t-shirts and other simple methods can help gain support for your candidate.

Elections frequently come down to a single percentage point. Never doubt that just because you’re young or too busy that you can’t make a difference. After all, it’s your country too.

For more information...

Online voter registration:

https://www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us/Pages/ VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx

Local Republican Party contact information: (717) 258 0708 http://www.gopccpa.org/

Local Democratic Party contact information:

(717) 243 5327 http://www.padems.com/about/counties/ cumberland-county

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Happy Holidays to All?

Cultural focus on Christmas shifts attention from other holidays Editorial by Chaela Williams Photography by Hannah Westbrook and Kaitlyn Hankard

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very year Christmas seems to dominate the holiday season from Nov 1 all the way to New Year’s Day. Because of that, other holidays hide in the shadows as Christmas is center stage. Other celebrations like Hannakah and Kwanzaa seem to not get enough recognition.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that begins Dec 26 and ends on New Year’s Day. It celebrates African heritage in African-American culture. It also honors Unity, Creativity, Faith and giving gifts.

The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, starts this year on the evening of Dec 6 and ends on the evening of December 14. Hanukkah is

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celebrated for eight days and nights to show appreciation of the Jewish victory of regaining their holy temple in Jerusalem.

In addition, Christmas has slighty lost its true meaning with all the materalistic aspects it now has today. Christmas’ newfound materalism can be the reason why it overshadows other holidays.

“In today’s culture, Christmas has become very commercialized and materialistic,” said junior Chrissy Hoss. “Christmas decorations can be seen as soon as Halloween wraps up, and each year this seems to be earlier and earlier in the season. The true meaning of Christmas, a day which is to celebrate the birth of Christ, has been transformed into a season of sales, gifts, and stress. I do believe, however, that there are those who choose to keep the religious aspect of Christmas among all the chaos of the season.”

The media uses Christmas as a outlet for major profit and showcases more since Christmas sells. The materalism strips away the true meaning of Christmas and creates unnecessary stress about money and buying presents instead of promoting the day when Jesus Christ was born.

Not only is Kwanzaa and Hannakuh overshadowed by Christmas but even the beloved November holiday, Thanksgiving, is almost forgotten by the constant unnesscary Christmas commercials and Black Friday.

With the excitement for the Christmas season, it’s easy to forget to focus on other celebrations during the holidays. Many card companies try to be politically correct and say “Season Greetings” and “Happy Holidays” but still use Christmas symbols. The media trys to include Hanukkah & Kwanzaa but Christmas is still the dominant figure.

We asked, you answered: “Do you think Christmas overshadows other holiday celebrations?”

“It doesn’t overshadow any holidays [to me] because there aren’t any [Muslim] holidays around that time. We get our gifts on New Years instead of Christmas.”

Paige Langum Sophomore

Fata Salkic Junior

“It all depends on your religion. For me it’s one of the most important part of the year since it’s the savior’s birthday.

But there are also other important celebrations during the holiday season.”

“I do believe that [...] for [Christmas] is the most celebrated holiday in America.

This however does not entail that the other celebrations are less important to those who celebrate them, for we should all be respectful of others beliefs, no matter what religion you are or what holidays you celebrate.”

“Christmas is Christmas; it’s just a holiday. For Muslims, we don’t celebrate it and Winter Break is just a week off.”

Chrissy Hoss Junior

“The media is mainly focused on Christmas and not other holidays.

Like you always see Christmas specials for kids instead of Hannakuh and Kwanzaa specials.”

Daniel Spivak Sophomore

Emira Mustafic Sophomore

Elizabeth Neumann Junior

“I feel like Christmas is definitely more welcomed.

The school calls Christmas break ‘Winter Break’ to be politically correct to other religions but it’s obvious that we’re getting off for Christmas.”

A Helping Han: Advice for Surviving the Holidays Q: Dear Hannah, Recently, I have noticed that when special occasions come around like birthdays and Christmas, I am constantly breaking the bank in gifts where my boyfriend spends little to no money on me. Should I address the issue with him to where we are both spending appropriately or should I stop emptying my wallet entirely?

-NoMoMoney A: Dear No Mo Money, Money is a touchy subject, especially when it squeezes its way into our relationships. Girls may tend to go all out with gifts, from the personalized cards to the expensive leather wallet he was looking at last week. Unfortunately, guys might not think the same way in regards to gifts as we do, (and sometimes we can’t blame them for that!)

For your boyfriend, it’s probably more about spending the day with you than going all out on gifts, and he probably doesn’t even recognize the awkward tension that the huge difference in “gift participation” can bring. Since the holidays are just around the corner, suggest doing something as a couple instead of getting gifts for one another. Recommend that both of you save up and pitch in for a fun day of tubing at Ski

Round Top, or perhaps splitting the check at a nice cozy restaurant on a date night.

Often times when the holiday season rolls around, people get caught up in buying gifts instead of having fun, memorable experiences with the ones we love. By saving up together as a couple for a fun experience, you can have both an awesome date night as well as a laid-back holiday.

- A Helping Han Q: Dear Hannah, My friend invited me over for a huge dinner at her house during the holidays this year.

However, she celebrates Hanukkah while my family celebrates Christmas. I don’t want to be disrespectful by going and not celebrating the same things that they do; however, I want make sure that both of us are comfortable.

What do you think is the best way to go about this?

-Confused Guest

A: Dear Confused Guest, Although being put into a situation that you’re uncomfortable with can be viewed as frightening, perhaps look at it as an oppor-

tunity to learn more about a different culture and experience something new. Most likely, your friend is simply trying to involve you in an event that is important to her.

Perhaps you could invite her to do something with you over the holidays as well, so it can be a learning experience for the both of you of how people of different religions celebrate.

All in all, revel in the friendship that has brought about this situation. Enjoy the food, have fun with your friend, and make an effort to learn something new.

-A Helping Han

Have a question or want advice?

Send it to: chsperiscope@gmail.com A Helping Han: Hannah Westbrook Advice Journalist Media Manager

Humble Holidays

Check out these inspirational stories to get you in the holiday spirit Stories gathered by Trinell Jones, photography courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The Spirit of Giving

Giving to Those Who Give to Us

Told by Seth Roper, Social Studies teacher

Told by Evan Wallace, junior

One of the many things I like to do over the season of Christmas is participate in this program that helps children make gifts for the elderly members of their family. I love this program because it emphasizes the theme of Christmas which is about giving rather than receving.

As Christmas has become one of the most anticipated holidays, it seems that people get so caught up with the expensive shoes or clothes they get and don’t think to get people something in return. The spirit of Christmas is about giving to others, not waiting for your parents or other family members to buy you the next new thing on your wish list.

The fact that this program is about giving presents to the elders in their families is a wonderful aspect as we are giving back to the people who give us what we need on a regular basis, whether it be advice, a roof over our heads, or just a warm embrace.

It especially fills me with richness to see the children’s efforts as they try to give their grandparents, aunts, and uncles the best gift they can think of. It is times like these when the expression, “ It’s the thought that counts” truly lives up to the meaning intended.

When I was a child at the age of nine or ten, my grandfather took me to a soup kitchen in Washington D.C. Seeing all those people with hunger in their faces and nothing to their names but the clothes on their back shocked me, and I was glad to help right away.

The joy I felt helping others was just incredible and very rewarding. The thought of knowing that I was helping another person warmed my heart, knowing just this simple act of kindness would impact these people’s lives.

The rest of the day was just incredible, with my grandfather and I serving food to people who needed it the most.

As a society it seems like we forget that Christmas is about the act of giving rather than receving.

To this day I still make a point to serve at soup kitchens over the holidays to remind myself and others that the spirit of Christmas is not about receiving and taking but about giving and providing.

Serving

Told by Justin Moore, senior Over the holidays I regulary volunteer at St. John’s Episcopal Church. We serve food and give away clothes to people who really need it. It feels good to provide people with some sense of having a place to belong. Christmas is a time to help those in need and there is no better place to do than at a church, a place that is meant to give people the feeling of being safe and believing they belong somewhere.

Christmas is a time in which we are helpful towards others and are giving towards others.

I believe that Christmas is a time to be grateful for what we have and a day to be selfless and give back to people who don’t have what we have.

A Single Act of Kindness

Told by Brandon Rothermel, senior

At my job in K-Mart, I once helped an elderly customer with her grocceries. The lady needed help with the bags and I assisted her with carrying them.

It felt good to do something alturistic for another person and to see the expression on her face was a reward on its own. As Christmas is a day that is meant to be about givng, it felt good to perform this act of kindness for people no matter how small it seemed.

Happy New Eating: Appetizers for your holiday needs Story and photography by Brooklyn Norrell

Everybody knows their favorite holiday meal and dessert but what about that wonderful preface to the New Year? Appetizers are a great way to start off that holiday meal or party. Whether it be a dip, drink, or snack, appetizers are a game-winning beginning to the perfect holiday meal.

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Lil Smokies

Ingredients • 1 package of Hillshire Farm Lil Smokies’ • 1 pound of bacon • 1 bottle of favorite BBQ sauce • 1/3 cup of brown sugar • Toothpicks Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease 13x9 glass pan.

2. Remove bacon from package, cut slab in half then in half again to make four halves.

3. Take one strip of bacon and wrap it around one Lil Smokie then insert toothpick to hold it all together, repeat until Lil Smokies are all wrapped.

4. Line the bottom of the pan with the wrapped Lil Smokies.

5. Evenly distribute BBQ sauce over all the Lil Smokies, then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the sauce.

6. Put in the oven for 30-45 minutes or until bacon is cooked

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies

Watermelon Lemonade with Kiwi Splash

Ingredients

12 servings • 4 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into fourths • 1 tablespoon sugar • 8 cups of cubed seedless watermelon • 2 12 ounce cans frozen lemonade concentrate • 4 cups of water Directions 1. Place kiwifruit and sugar in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed just until smooth.

Freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm.

2. Place watermelon in blender or food processor (blender will be full until blended). Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. Place frozen lemonade concentrate and water in large pitcher. Add watermelon mixture; mix well.

3. Pour watermelon lemonade into glasses. Spoon dollop of frozen kiwifruit on top. Serve immediately.

Adapted from tablespoon.com Watermelon Lemonade With Kiwi Splash

Ingredients

Taco Dip

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened • 1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix • 1/4 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese • 12 grape tomatoes, halved (or dice regular tomato) • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 bag Tostitos scoops

Directions

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread this mixture in a 9-inch (or a little larger) serving dish. Top the mixture with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and green pepper.

Taco Dip

Business Classes Make “Cents” Story by Sheyenne Hart Photography by Hannah Westbrook

ed States’ legal system, specifically focused on areas of law relating to business.

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Integrated Office Suite(IOS) Students learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel. They also learn real world skills.

The level of skill learned depends on the course you take.

hat is one thing anybody with a job or not has to deal with, but might not know much about? The answer: business.

Business is an extremely important part of our lives; no matter what you do, some aspect of business is involved in your occupation.

Considering this, we wonder what our schools have given us as resources to better our knowledge of the business world. In fact, CHS offers a variety of business classes, providing students with numerous opportunities to learn.

Accounting I and II Accounting I offers information on the fundamentals needed to track and analyze financial information. Accounting II covers advanced financial statement preparation, analysis of merchandisers and corporations, and business income taxation.

Entrepreneurship An introduction on how to start a business (including small bus. management and marketing), learning how they are structured and some of the decision-making processes that occur in business.

Business Law Gives students basic knowledge on the Unit-

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Introduction To Business The perfect class to start off learning about all aspects of business and its role in the nation’s ecnomic system.

Personal Finance This is one of the highly recommended courses to take if you were to take a business class. This course helps the student better understand how to make financial decisions that could impact their futures. Students are also introduced to real-life examples, documents and forms used in today’s world.

Business is a part of your life, no matter what you do; we’re all consumers. You better know how to deal with your business and financial issues and the only way to do that is by getting down to business and taking the classes.

Business teacher Joe Wagner loves the way that the classes he teaches are real-life applicable.

“Every year I have a student come up to me and say ‘I knew how to answer this’ or ‘I knew

how to do this,’ and it validates that what I’m teaching is being looked at in the real world,” said Wagner.

The CHS business program does not just offer regular learning opportunities in the classroom. There are two programs (discussed more on the next page) that allow students to work in real-life business settings, the school’s Members 1st branch, the Bison Buck, and the school store, the Bison Corner.

In addition, students that are part of the business program can also participate in DECA, an international progam that, according to their website, “ prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.”

CHS students travel to competitions around the state and possibly country to demonstrate their skills in these career areas. CHS has been very successful in the past, with students taking top honors in categories such as Restaurant and Food Services, Marketing Management, Hospitality and Tourism, and School Store.

This year has been very successful for the DECA group so far. At the district competition held on Dec 1, 18 students earned awards, including first places for Brooke Loudon, Derek Jones, Bryce Walker, Lynn Darby, Jeff Estes, Chuckie Nist, Shane Cruce, Maddie Carson, and Stephen Guarino.

For more about this year’s district competition, check out www.CHSPeriscope. com for a full list of awards and winners.

Story by Sheyenne Hart

Cashing checks and talking about money: Life as a Members 1st student ambassador

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he other business opportunity CHS offers is being a teller at our very own Member’s 1st, the Bison Buck. We spoke to this year’s student ambassador, senior Shane Cruce, about his experiences.

“Last year, in Accounting 2, I was asked if I wanted to do it, and I said yes. I filled out an application, was interviewed, then I was later hired on July 6th and trained over the summer,” said Cruce.

Cruce sees this opportunity as helpful for his future. “I [...] find the banking industry

Senior Shane Cruce serves as the Members 1st student ambassador for the 2015-2016 school year.

interesting and with my choice of major in “I’m sticking in the area, so hopefully I can college, I thought this maintain [a] job at Member’s would be a beneficial 1st to help with college,” said “...Being able to talk to experience.”

Cruce. members about how to This branch of the “But what’s unique is that I’m credit union is open on spend or save [...] it’s like a able to put on my resume that life lesson on how to Mondays and Fridays I was a bank teller at 17/18, from 10:30 a.m.- 1 which gives me an early oppormanage money” p.m. During that time, tunity into the banking industry.

-Shane Cruce, Cruce works as a teller.

I’m going to college for a major CHS senior and Members in Accounting and a minor in “I cash checks, make transfers; basically I do Finance.”

1st student ambassador anything a teller can Comparing this opportunido,” said Cruce. ty to others that his classmates might have It’s obvious that this program is unique in outside of CHS, Cruce thought that being a and of itself, being one of the very few offered student ambassador had a lot to offer. to schools in the area.

“Considering I used to work at K-Mart, this When asked what is special about this prois a lot better,” said Cruce. “I’ve never really gram, Cruce stated, “I think in central PA only been a shirt and tie person, so the dressing 6 high schools have a Member’s 1st branch, so up took some getting used to, but I wouldn’t just having the experience of being a teller, not really change anything.” many kids my age have that experience. And Since there is only one student ambassador also being able to talk to members about how position every year, students that are interested they spend or save--it’s like a life lesson on in learning more about taking care of your how to manage money.” finances and potential decisions, Personal Cruce is already considering how this opFinance is the best course to take. With this portunity will impact his future, including any course you learn how to balance your check connections to his post-CHS career goals. book and budget your money.

“Business Is Business”: A look at the management of The Bison Corner school store

Story by Sheyenne Hart

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ome opportunities here at the school have had great impacts on the students of CHS and their lives post-high school.

The school store, the Bison Corner, is a great example of the opportunities given through the business classes. We recently sat down with senior interns Chuckie Nist and Michael Chaney to better understand the management of the school store.

At the store, Chaney and Nist have a variety of responsibilities.

“We organize the inventory, make sales, count inventory and make deposits every Friday,” said Nist. “At the end of every month, we hand in a progress report.”

The experience the guys get working at the store is hardly any different than working at a real retail store as well as a great learning experience. This position will be a positive addition to a college resume.

“Once you get to be a senior pretty much anything you can do to build your resume is a big thing,” said Chaney.

Running the store lets students do some-

thing a lot of high school students probably won’t experience, but why do something like this if your career isn’t related?

Chaney perfectly stated his outlook on working at the store: “I want to have a business-related career one day, not neccessarily retail, but anytime you can learn a new skill is helpful.”

Planning to major somewhere in the business field, Nist looks at this with an opptimistic perspective.

“The idea of owning and running a business is already in my head at this young age...the skills we practice through working here will be skills needed later,” said Nist.

Throughout the interview, both Chaney and Nist both repeated the phrase, “Business is business.” By this, they mean that even if you aren’t necessarily going into a particular field such as retail, all business skills are an asset in the business world. This could include networking and the development of people skills, which is something the store is helpful in developing.

Of course all jobs have positives and negatives. However, the guys see the store as most-

Seniors Michael Chaney (left) and Chuckie Nist are the school store interns for the 2015-2016 school year.

ly positive. When asked whether there was anything the guys would change, they said, “The only thing we need is maybe a bigger space because it’s kind of crowded.”

The guys did note that “the only thing that was hard was figuring out how to use the computer, but after awhile it becomes second nature.”

Both Nist and Chaney would like to thank entreneurship teacher Joe Wagner for trusting and giving them the opportunity to do this.

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Arts in Review Arts in Review

5SOS rocks out The Visit is the best horror/comedy with “Sounds of 2015 Good Feels Good” Review by Chaela Williams

Review by Trinell Jones

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ive Seconds of Summer rose to international fame after touring with blockbuster boyband, One Direction, twice.

After gaining success with their self-titled debut album, they also went on an international arena tour this summer. The Australian pop rock group finally released their highly anticipated album, Sounds Good Feels Good, in October 2015.

The lead single, “She’s Kinda Hot” is a grunge-inspired pop rock anthem that has crazy ad-libs and sound effects that make the song and lyrics juvenile but also fun.

“Jet Black Heart” is a 5SOS masterpiece.

Band members Calum Hood and Michael Clifford both wrote this lyrically emotional rock song that delivers a torch to emotional pain and romance. Personally, I think this is probably the best song on this album.

The second single “Hey Everybody” samples the tune of “Hungry Like the Wolf ” by Duran Duran. Lyrically, the song expresses the idea that the band members are fed up about having a dead weight job but are still broke and says that we as a society doesn’t need that lifestyle.

Even though pop punk isn’t really my genre of music, 5sos makes an exception with their playful lyrics and slick 90’s pop punk guitar riffs and vocals. There is still room for improvement but at this rate of popularity and albums like this, this band will gain global status like One Direction.

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t is difficult these days for a movie to be able to balance two genres at the same time and make sure that one tone does not overtake the other. Director M. Night Shyamalan’s film, The Visit, however manages to pull this off wonderfully.

The Visit, which was released in theaters on September 11, contains moments of good humor and lightheartedness but is still able to balance it with its serious, dark, and scary tone.

The Visit tells the story of a brother and sister visiting their grandparents for the first time. Everything seems to be happy at first, with children enjoying the company of their grandparents and vice versa. However, as time passes, the children begin to notice that there’s something off about their grandparents.

The Visit does a great job at leading the audience on and then surprising them with an

incredible plot twist as the audience discovers the grandparents are not who they say they are.

The cast chosen for this film is particularly great to see, consisting of actors and actresses Ed Oxenbould, Kathryn Hahn, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Rebecca Jamenson, and Olivia DeJonge. Oxenbould and DeJonge in particular show incredible chemistry as bickering and yet lovely siblings.

Director Shyamalan does a great job of providing the point of view for audience from the perspective of handheld cameras owned by the siblings, providing a more realistic, and as a result, a more frightening perspective for audience members as we imagine ourselves with the characters and feeling the same emotions they feel.

In the end, The Visit ranks itself up as one of the best horror/ comedy films of the year 2015.

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No Days Off

Story and photography by Kaitlyn Hankard

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uring their sport’s season, athletes often find little time for anything other than practicing for their game, match, or meet. Once the season is over, it would seem a relief to get a break from the busy schedule they have been conquering for the last couple of months. But for many student-athletes, the completion of one sport season just means the beginning of the next.

A rigorous lifestyle, the constant activity can cause these athletes to be more prone to injuries and leaves little free time to do anything else.

Yet being a part of so many teams definitely leaves a lasting impact on three-sport athletes.

CHS Athletic Director George Null said, “[Y]our three-sport athletes are a little more disciplined because they learn the value of hard work, loyalty, and commitment, and understand the importance that you have to have that in order to be successful.”

Without the experience of different teams and coaches, athletes may not develop these essential skills. Participating in different sports helps them to become well-rounded individuals, while also developing a high regard for

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teamwork.

Being a part of a team also gives athletes other people in their lives who understand the stringent conditions they have to endure.

Often with such a demanding lifestyle, athletes find a role model who inspires them to keep going.

Junior runner Addy Jastron looks up to her entire team “because what we do is an immensely hard sport so anyone that’s there and has the motivation to do it is truly amazing.”

Without much of a break between seasons, three-sport athletes also don’t have to worry about getting back into shape in time for their next season.

Junior Ellie Tate said, “I would definitely say for swimming, it does help because when it comes to lacrosse season I feel like I’m in shape. So continuing a sport throughout high school is keeping me in shape for the next sport that comes.”

Although playing sports all year keeps these three-sport athletes in shape, it’s no easy feat.

Junior Deshawn Millington agrees that one of the hardest parts of playing three sports is that there is “a lot of practicing.”

Many three-sport athletes are juggling not only sports and school, but also clubs and jobs. Time consuming? Maybe, but both Jastron and Tate say that keeping busy has helped them learn to mange their time well.

People may be deterred from playing three sports because they are nervous about the busy schedule, but Null says that you shouldn’t let this be the deciding factor on whether or not you pursue a sport.

“Time management: you have to learn at some time. The earlier you learn it, the better of you’re going to be. Don’t say, ‘Well I’m dropping something now because it’s going to be too hard,’ because later in life you’re probably going to regret it,” said Null.

Playing three sports may be rough, but our school athletic teams might not make it without athletes who are willing to play multiple sports.

Null refers to Carlisle High School as “a classification of one of the smaller schools in the big school division”; because of our school being smaller in size compared to some of our competitors, we have less students going out for teams, which in turn means smaller teams for CHS. “Our better athletes, [which] tend to be more your three-sport athletes, we need them to participate in sports for us to be competitive,” said Null. “If they were to specialize and play only one sport, or sometimes only two, whatever season they’re not participating in, we’re at a loss because we don’t have the bodies in order to fulfill the skill set we do in order to be competitive.”

Worth the sweat and tears: Students share their three-sport experiences

Addy Jastron

Junior Cross country, indoor track, and track and field

“It’s always a really good idea to pursue three sports, even though the injuries might be detrimental.

The friendships that come from sticking with people for three seasons are so precious.”

Deshawn Millington Junior Football, basketball, and track and field

Ellie Tate

Junior Field hockey, swimming and lacrosse

“Even though it’s hard “Just do sports in high to manage everything, just keep doing it. It’s school--you’re only in fun and the teams are high school for four great. I love the team years.” aspect, and that’s so fun all around.”

“I always tell kids if you have anything that’s something you love, a sport, go for it because then you can never regret the fact that you didn’t play.”

-George Null, CHS Athletic Director

Not Just an SAT Score: How to Stand Out When Applying to Colleges Story and photography by Hannah Westbrook

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lthough senior year comes with many opportunities for students, applying to college can be perceived as both a stressful and exciting time. There are many things that can be done to better one’s possibility of getting accepted into a first-choice college.

Surprisingly, there are more than just standardized tests and accumulative GPA’s when it comes to applications for college. According to CNBC writer Kelli B. Grant, “Grades and standardized test scores are still the top factor for admission, but educational counselors say colleges are starting to take a harder look at extracurricular activities, particularly those over summer vacation.” Applicants need to find ways to share these activities and interests in personal, creative ways.

Many colleges are now either highly suggesting or requiring other materials such as essays, portfolios, and recommendation letters.

Colleges now are not only looking at what a student is capable of doing academically, but also as a member of society.

Although essays are often considered to be a pain or hassle, they give students a chance to further express themselves as an individual through their writing. More times than not, colleges allow students the opportunity to

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choose from multiple thoughtful prompts that best fit the desired message they want to convey.

Arguably, portfolios can be considered a lifesaver for students pursuing creative careers when applying to art schools. For students who excel in art/creative classes yet aren’t quite as strong academically, a portfolio can express their talents that would often be overlooked in a standard transcript. Additionally, many colleges are willing to offer hefty scholarships (from $5,000-$8,000 on average) for portfolios that demonstrate talent and understanding.

CHS senior Greta Heeb knows first hand how important portfolios can be when applying to colleges.

“My art portfolio definitely helped my chances of getting into college because not only does it show my passion for something, art in this case, but also my dedication to it,” said Heeb. “It expressed to potential colleges my commitment to getting projects done on time and meeting deadlines, while creating some of my best pieces of work.”

Finally, teachers and administrators within

one’s school can drastically impact a student’s chances of getting accepted. Recommendation letters give colleges the opportunity to see students through a respectable authority’s eyes who know them on both an academic and personal level. Not only can a recommendation letter increase a student’s chance of getting accepted, but also can impact scholarship values.

When requesting a recommendation letter from a teacher through the website, Naviance, it is important to make sure to do so in an appropriate, timely manner based on when applications are due. Doing so allows the teacher or administrators to have the chance to write a thoughtful, well-written review without rush.

Taking advantage of opportunities when applying to colleges such as essays, portfolios, and recommendation letters allow students to show colleges their potential that is not entirely portrayed through a transcript alone.

If students successfully pursue additional resources when applying to colleges of their choice, their chances of getting accepted can drastically increase.

“[My portfolio] expressed to potential colleges my commitment to getting projects done on time and meeting deadlines, while creating some of my best pieces of work.”

-senior Greta Heeb

Staying On Track: How to Avoid Senioritis Story and photography by Hannah Westbrook

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lthough getting accepted into college is most certainly something to celebrate, there is without a doubt still a lot of work to complete before high school graduation.

Participating in activities such as sports, volunteer services, jobs, and/or clubs can assist in keeping one’s best foot on the path to career goals while avoiding the dangerous and all too familiar senioritis.

Arguably, sports can help teach students ideal learning/thought strategies while working well with others. “It’s simple,” said senior Grant Shughart. “Bad grades means being ineligible for [sports], so it is important to stay on track.”

Many students simply do not have the time to stay constantly check their grades in Power School; however, sports encourage students to do so to make there they are not at risk of temporarily being unable to play. Usually, teachers and coaches are aware of the work they put on each other; however it is important to not blame one or the other for lack of performance in class or declining grades.

Additionally, volunteer shelters are constantly looking for a helping hand. By volunteering at a local volunteer center such as an animal shelter, church, or Project Share for example, students can learn how to better handle busy schedules while maintaining ideal grades and helping out within their community.

Surprisingly, a large amount of the student body within Carlisle High School are currently employed.

“Working at Little Caesar’s helped me develop ideal planning skills as well as problem solving techniques,” said senior Madison Sheaffer. “Although I thought I would be more busy and not have time for homework, getting a job actually helped me knock out homework

“Getting a job actually helped me knock out homework sooner because I knew how to tackle it.”

- Madison Sheaffer CHS senior

A vital thing to remember is that although one’s transcript can be ideal, it is subject to change due to grades.

sooner because I knew how to tackle it.”

Many teens are working one or more jobs while still handling the demands of school work. Although perhaps a hassle and stressful now, handling these things will later benefit when entering college and juggling multiple assignments.

Finally, getting involved in school clubs and or extracurricular activities can help in staying focused. Clubs within Carlisle High School such as Mini-Thon demand a lot of time, attention, and detail from the staff members, plus they look good on resumes and applications, whether they be for scholarships, leadership positions or jobs.

Senior Caitlyn Smith knows firsthand how important the Mini Thon Club has been to her high school career.

“Being a [student] advisor for Mini Thon helps me stay focused and driven to be a good leader,” said Smith.

Having issues staying on task? Counselors are always willing to conference in order to assist in developing better study habits as well as organization techniques.

“Don’t think of high school as the end of the race. You are just gearing up for the academic work you’ll face in college.”

- Johanna Jones CHS counselor

“Don’t think of high school as the end of the race,” said Carlisle upperclassmen counselor Johanna Jones. “You are just gearing up for the academic work you’ll face in college. If you slack off now, you will face an even greater challenge trying to pump up your

motivation all over again.”

Slacking off could impact your future as well.

“Your college acceptance is still contingent upon review of your end-of-year grades,” said Jones. “If you have earned As and Bs and then earn all Cs and Ds in your senior year, a college could come back and reject you upon review of your final grades.”

Perhaps arguably the biggest motivation to stay on task and avoid senioritis is the fact that parents will no longer stress with anxiety on where their son/daughter’s future lies.

“The #1 reason to not slack off this year: It will keep your parents off your back and they won’t nag you as much!” said Jones.

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Story and interviews by Allisya Mullins and Jackson Hoch Photography by Hannah Westbrook Imagine having to work with someone you’re dating or married to. Well, for some teachers at CHS, this is reality. Here is a glimpse into these experiences from a few teacher couples themselves.

The Shinns

Micah and Kristy Shinn met in 2005, but at the time, both were teaching at another district together. Both Shinns are math teachers here at CHS. Mr. Shinn teaches Honors Pre- Calculus and AP Statistics. Mrs. Shinn teaches Intergrated Math 3 and AP Calculus. Both enjoy running, going to sporting events, and spending time together.

Q&A: If your spouse just won the lottery, what would be the first thing they would buy?

Mrs. Shinn: Season tickets to WVU Mr. Shinn: A house on the water What types of things do you have in common?

Both: Well, we both teach math and we both like running and going to sporting events.

The McMahons

The Moyers

Jason and Samantha Moyer met each other at CHS back in 2004. Both enjoy spending time outdoors, a good sense of humor, and good food.

Mr. Moyer teaches Health Education, while Mrs. Moyer teaches Biology I. She is also the head of the Science department.

Q&A What is the best and worst part about working together?

Both: The best part about working together is that we save on gas money but the worst part is that we don’t really see each other during the day so it doesn’t feel like we are working together.

What is your one peeve about the other person?

Mrs. Moyer: He doesn’t change the toilet paper roll and he always says I am a lousy cook.

Mr. Moyer: She takes off the stickers on fruits and just puts them on the sink.

The Smetanas

Jeff and Kirsten McMahon met at CHS in 2012. Both like trying new restaurants and learning from each other about teaching, although sometimes they admitted they talk about it a little too much. Mr. McMahon teaches Algebra at CHS. Mrs. McMahon teaches 9th Grade English and she is the English department head teacher.

Bob and Dana Smetana met at Carlisle High School back in 2004.

They enjoy music festivals, concerts, and food but they’re not huge fans of parades. They both agree that the best part about working together is just having support. Mrs. Smetana teaches 10th grade English, while Mr. Smetana teaches Geo-Enviromental Science.

Q&A: How and when did you meet?

Mrs. McMahon: We met [during his] first year of teaching. At first we didn’t really like each other but after two years of working together, we just hit it off.

Q&A Do you like the subject your spouse teaches?

Mrs. Smetana: Not really. If you were a smart kid in my time, you would never have taken his class.

Mr. Smetana: I always make fun of her subject in my class because I hate English.

What are the easiest and hardest things about working together?

Both: The hardest thing is that we talk about work all the time and there are times where we have to stop but can’t. The easiest is having the same schedule. We eat lunch together and it is nice to have someone to talk to that understands what you’re going through all the time.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

Mrs. Smetana: I love playing with my 15-month-old daughter.

Mr. Smetana: I like to relax, play football on Saturdays and Sundays, or just go to football games.

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