Carlisle High School
623 W. Penn Street Carlisle, PA 17013
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Vol. 71, Fall issue
Happy birthday Carlisle Area School District!
Unsung Heroes: The Role of Managers in High School Sports: 18-19
Life in the spotlight: what it takes to perform 14-15
Bored? Do 1 of these 80 things in Carlisle and the surrounding areas 10-11
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eriscope Staff
Rowan Young Editor-in-Chief
Brooklyn Norrell Student Life Editor/Layout Design Editor
Chaela Williams A&E Editor
Kenny Brenizer Perspectives Editor
Olivia Boyd News Editor
Griffin O’Hagan Staff Writer
Bella Byus Staff Writer
Samantha Martin Staff Writer
Janae Ely Staff Writer
Releigh Norrell Staff Writer
Maya Daye Staff Writer
Daija Berry Staff Writer
Carol Etzel Staff Writer
Becca Winton Staff Writer
Meg Tate Staff Writer
Kate Muir Adviser
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 2016-2017 Periscope staff, CHS Administration, or the CHS student body.
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
what’s inside... FEATURE STORIES
Fall into autumn with these colorful DIYs
Story by Brooklyn Norrell, Carol Etzel, & Janae Ely
It’s time to stop clowning around Editorial by Becca Winton
Unsung heroes: The role of managers in high school sports Story by Samantha Martin
Life in the spotlight: what it takes to perform Story by Chaela Williams
Dancing the years away: Homecoming then and now Story by Daija Berry
Happy 180 years Carlisle Area School District! Story by Olivia Boyd
other stories to check out...
180 years of Athletics/Bella Byus
Bored? Do 1 of these 80 things in Carlisle and the surrounding areas/Periscope Staff
CHS in recent years/Kenny Brenizer
Should independent candidates be able to participate in debates?/Maya Daye
Periscope reviews /Releigh Norrell, Meg Tate, Rowan Young, & Griffin O’Hagan
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Carlisle Area School District celebrates 180 years Story and Photography by Olivia Boyd
Although the McGowan building was the original “high school,” the Swartz building was erectd in 1965 to help further education in the Carlisle area by superintendent David L. Swartz.
September 19, 2016 marked the 180th anniversary of the first school being opened in the Carlisle Area School District, the oldest district in the state. The school opened with approximately 800 students in 15 schools; just five months later the district was credited with opening the first high school library in Pennsylvania on January 28, 1837. Kevin Wagner, CASD Social Studies Program Chair, said, “We picked [the 180th anniversary to celebrate] because we knew it was a way where we could connect with the community and bring [a] more these events,” said Speers. positive light to the district itself In addition, Wagner has been “We picked [the but also education in general. doing an interview process with 180th anniversary “[I]n the past couple of past alumni of Carlisle High to celebrate] years, we have seen some School, similiar in style to the because we knew negative attitudes by the popular Story Corps series it was a kind of general population in terms frequently broadcast on National way where we of education and the way it’s Public Radio, that involves their done and how schools are run,” fondest memories of the district could connect Wagner added. or just stories in general that are out with the To honor the anniversary, told in five minutes or less. community...” there will be two main events Those that would like -Kevin Wagner to showcase the displays that to be interviewed should are in the Fowler display cases contact Wagner at wagnerk@ and the history of the Carlisle carlisleschools.org. Area School District. On November 13, there was an open house at the high school, in the Fowler Education Center, debuting the kick off officially. March 24 will be a big fundraiser for the Bison Foundation in conjunction with the Cumberland County Historical Society; it will be an exhibition displaying the history of the district, held at the Historical Society (21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle). To be more involved with these events, retired math teacher Al Speers, who is helping Wagner with the events, is looking for those in The Gerald L. Fowler building was the last and most recent addition to Carlisle High School which was built the community to attend. in 2003. The building holds the library and vo-tech “[It’s important for] the people in town to wing. know we’re having these events and attend
Integrate & Educate: A look at CASD diversity Story by Olivia Boyd Carlisle Area School District - while it may not seem like a district that is any different from surrounding areas, it is surprisingly one of the most diverse. “If I stay within Cumberland county, we are the most diverse school district in Cumberland county,” said Al Speers, adding that “we have all [backgrounds], ethnicities. The War College brings in a totally different group, even the children of the American officers have been around the world. We have 80 foreign officers, we’re very diverse.” With this diversity in mind, Carlisle Area School District had its first integration of high schools during the 1919-1920 school term. This was 38 years before the controversial Little Rock Nine case in 1957. However, the elementary schools did not integrate until 1947, just 7 years before the Brown vs. the Board of Education case that changed the American education system. CASD was the last school district in the state of Pennsylvania to fully integrate K-12. The McGowan building was named after an African American woman, Emma Thompson McGowan, who taught for 30 years after graduating from Carlisle High School in 1894. She had a great influence and impact on many of her students who later decided to become teachers, including Sarah V. Hodge, who is related to Barb Arter, a popular member of the staff support team at CHS. Gathering information like above took Wagner six months of research and preparation with a total of two weeks of set up of the display cases. “Thankfully, there is a lot of research that is part of the Cumberland County Historical Society,” said Wagner. “In fact, the oldest document we have is from 1836, which is actually a letter written by a teacher asking the head of the schools for a day off to attend a funeral. That is oldest surviving document we have.” The documents used for the research have been a variety of materials. One of the most useful information came from a doctorial dissertation on Carlisle written by the father of one of our retired teachers, Marsha Mentzer, and it provided Wagner with many dates and facts that he used for his research.
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Athletics through the ages
1836
180 Years of CHS Sports
Story by Bella Byus Photography by Brooklyn Norrell, Kate Muir and Bill Ledgett Talk about a throwback. When Carlisle High School first opened, there were no sports teams. Students would come to school, learn and leave. The high school did not have a sports team until 1900, which was boys varsity football. PIAA records show that football was the only sport until the 1920s, when the first girls team was established, basketball. If you compare the sports then to now, there is a wider range of opportunities for athletes and fans alike. Sporting events that were held were like 2 events a week are now offered up to 9 or 10 times a week. Wander around campus any day after school and you’ll
see students practicing for and playing in athletic competitions. CHS currently offers 15 different sports, most of them with specific boys and girls teams. From this big change throughout the years, many opportunities for recognition have opened up for the high school. CHS teams and individual students have won many championships and set several records. CHS’ most known sports success story would be basketball star Billy Owens. He helped to lead the boys basketball team to four state champioships in the 1980s and won each title. He later went on the play in the NBA. Here are a few lesser known dates and facts about the CHS sports programs throughout the years.
Carlisle High School opened its doors for the first time.
All information courtesy of CASD athletic director George Null and social studies department chair Kevin Wagner.
1900
1920’s
Varsity football was the first sports team to be established out of the Carlisle High School. Boys JV football didn’t exist until 1939.
The Lady Herd officially joined Carlisle, in the way of girls basketball. Now we have numerous opportunities for girls and boys alike, in accordance with PIAA rules.
1926
The marching band was first started in 1926 (uniform pictured above is from 1966)
1950
Carlisle won big at the state championships, featuring a one mile relay time of 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
1975
Cross country was the first girls’ sport to go to districts.
1959
The first sports team out of the Carlisle High School to make it to districts. Later in the 1980s, the basketball team won states 4 years in a row.
2014
While not officially a PIAA sport, students from Carlisle played on an inter-school ice hockey team that won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic leagues Tier 3 championship game. Unfortunately, enrollment issues caused the team to disband the next year.
1961
The baseball team became state champions for the first time.
Now
This year, we can see how far the CHS teams have developed. Both boys and girls cross country teams made it to states ending in 2nd place for the boys and 15th for the girls. Also, both boys soccer and girls tennis went to districts.
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Dancing the years away: Homecoming then and now
Story by Daija Berry Photography by Daija Berry, Oracle Photographers & Camera Box
Homecoming is an event that has changed in a variety of ways from previous years until now. Physics teacher and long time member of the CHS community Robert Barrick remembers what is was like back then and stated that “The school would provide the equipment for the band, but now the D.J. normally brings his own equipment to play. There was also a parade downtown that was held just for homecoming that allowed each class council to ride in on floats; cheerleaders/football players had their own floats, as well. The homecoming queen use to receive a tiara and then a pair of diamond earrings. One year we held dance lessons for 2 hours and had a ball dancer come in and teach us how to ball dance. We had about 50 or 60 people learn how to ballroom dance. It was really fun.” There have been many changes in the dance
since the time Barrick mentioned above; there is no longer a homecoming parade, there are no dance lessons, and as was aforementioned we have a system set up with a DJ rather than a live band. What changed specifically? Everything; whether it’s the way pep rallies are held, the music played, or the outfits worn. “Nowadays, there has to be a big proposal for homecoming dates. The type of music that was played back then vs. today has definitely changed. For example, “Cotton Eyed Joe” was a huge thing back then”, said David Bigelow, a math teacher. Bigelow goes on to say that “he likes how there is an event every day that corresponds to homecoming week.” However, as the school itself continues to grow so does the amount events and the participation in these events. Students and teachers alike take the time out of their schedules to experience things like Spirit Week, the dodge ball tournament, and participating in the Powderpuff football game. Paul Wysocki, the head principal for the
Swartz building said, “Class advisors and councils are more engaged than before. Teachers are really involved with students, and activities are more school related to homecoming. With more leadership involved, students are more interested in participating in the school activities, in regards to themes, Powderpuff tournament, etc. Overall, there is more involvement with teachers as well, since they did a dance last year for the pep rally.” Not only have the events leading up to the homecoming dance been refined to make them new and more unique, but the homecoming dance itself has been modified. “Senior class council was the only class that was in charge of homecoming. Now, all the class councils can help out. Students entered into the school from the back, instead of the front. Decorations have even changed over the years, in regards to the theme(s) that were used,” explained Barrick. All in all, homecoming is an event that has seen magnificent changes over the years.
Decorations
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2005
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Outfits
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Homecoming Court
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2013
Dance Moves
Crowning
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Pep Rally
Now Then
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Bored? You should do 1 of these 80 things in Carlisle and the surrounding areas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Complied by The Periscope Staff
Things to do
Go to one of the many Carlisle Car Shows 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Experience one of the Gettysburg Ghost Tours 47 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Enjoy the waterslides at Boiling Springs Pool 2 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Ride the steam train or a horse-drawn carriage through City Island City Island, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania View the exotic animals of Lake Tobias 760 Tobias Road, Halifax, PA 17032 Go to a Dickinson College Football Game 28 N College St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Watch the races at Williams Grove Speedway 1 Speedway Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Watch a movie at the Cumberland Drive-in Theater 715 Centerville Rd, Newville, PA 17241 Look at the stars at Dibert Planetarium at Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 Watch a Harrisburg Lunatics Roller Hockey game 1001 Bosler Ave. Lemoyne, PA 17043 Watch Harrisburg Senators baseball game 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Test your skills at Escape Games Live 147 W Philadelphia St, York, PA 17401
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Enjoy performances, movies, science exhibits, and live music at Whitaker Center for Science and Arts 222 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Learn about the history of apples at the National Apple Museum 154 W Hanover St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 Enjoy line dancing at Scott Donato’s Tractor Twang 533 Shippensburg Road Newville, PA 17241 Race go-karts or play a game of laser tag at the Sports Emporium 29 S Middlesex Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015 Learn to swing dance at the Green Door 14 E North St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Visit with alpacas at Bent Alpaca Farm 65 Old Stonehouse Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
Climb rock walls at Climbnasium 339 N Locust Point Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Look at the exhibits at the Trout Gallery 240 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Places to eat
Go to Helena’s Chocolate Café and Creperie for crepes annd macaroons 36 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Miseno Pizza and Ristorante for pizza and subs 1225 Ritner Hwy, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Farmers on the Square for fresh produce Hanover & High Sts Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Issei Noodle for Asian noodles 54 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to the Hamilton Resturant for hot-chee dogs 55 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Go to Café Bruges for frites 16 N Pitt St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Duck Donuts for all your donut needs 6230 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Go to Mount Fuji for sushi 149 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Go to the Carlisle Diner for old fashioned diner food 800 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Hellenic Kouzina for Greek entrees 500 E Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Go to Andalusia for tapas and hummus 26 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Market Cross Pub for their buffalo chicken dip 113 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Philadelphia Steaks and Hoagies for cheesesteaks 4401 Carlisle Pike #102, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Go to the Carlisle Bakery for cannolis 35 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Horner’s Corner for BBQ parfaits 1900 Spring Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Carmellia’s Sin Tea Room & Gift Shop to try some tea 36 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Massey’s Frozen Custard for soft served or hand-dipped custard 600 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to John’s Hideaway Resturant for seafood 302 N College St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to the Spoons Café for soup 57 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013
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Go to the Southside Deli for subs at lunchtime 46 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Stores to Shop
Go to the Whistlestop Bookshop to purchase new books 129 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
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Go to Pomfert Street Books to purchase used books 21 E Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to the Harmony Society to find vintage clothing 136 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Go to Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy shop to buy old fashioned candy 56 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb to find vintage clothing 117 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to the clothesVine for women’s clothing 134 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to The Greatest Gift to get souvenirs 117 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Go antiquing at Bedford Street Antiques 44 N Bedford St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to the Olde Susquehanna House to find unique gifts 44 N Bedford St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Pat Craig Studios for picture frames 30 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to George’s Flowers to grab some freshly picked flowers 101 G St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to No Common Scents to get homemade soaps 15 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Go to the Dickinson College Bookstore to find books 28 N College St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to 2nd Time Around to look at consignments 20 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Marjorie’s Gems for jewlery 44 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Go to Mummert’s Chocolates to find unique chocolates 21 W Pomfret St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Go to Potomac Bead Company to get beads 54 W Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Go to Brittle Bark for some gourmet brittle 33 West Main Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Go to West Shore Farmer’s Market to find everything fresh 900 Market St, Lemoyne, PA 17043 Go to Metal Expressions to find custom made wall hangings and sculptures 2216 Circle Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013
Outdoor Locations to Enjoy
Hike the trails at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
Hike the Yellow Breeches Creek Water trail 534 Park Drive Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Enjoy a picnic at Letort Park 260 East Pomfret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Hike the Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch trail and enjoy a view of the valley below and the hawks flying above Waggoner’s Gap Rd (Rte 74) Carlisle, PA 17015 Enjoy a picnic or a day of fishing at North Middleton Park 1701 Waggoner’s Gap Road Carlisle, PA 17013 Read a book in the relaxing area Thornwald Park has to offer 350 Walnut Bottom Rd Carlisle, PA 17013 Hike the Pole Steeple Trail to gain a fantastic view of the mountain below 1100 Pine Grove Road Gardners, PA 17324 Enjoy swimming at Laurel Lake 1100 Pine Grove Road Gardners, PA 17324 Bike along the trails surronding Fuller Lake and then take a swim to cool off 1100 Pine Grove Road Gardners, PA 17324
Enjoy the view of Pole Steeple and Laurel Lake from Hammonds Rock Pine Grove Rd & Cold Springs Rd Gardners, PA 17324
Walk the trails of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center and observe the many exhibits 950 Soldiers Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013 Visit the sunflower fields and do a little shopping at Meadowbrooke Gourds 125 Potato Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015 Enjoy the Fielding Belt Trail besides wetlands and fields 534 Park Drive Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Bike down the 11-mile Cumberland Valley Rail Trail 23 Mcfarland Newville, PA 17241 Get a guided tour through the underground caverns at Indian Echo Caverns 368 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 Hike the many trails surronding Pine Grove Furnace or learn about the areas history 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA 17324 Geocach your way along the South Mountain GeoTrail 401 E. Louther Street, Suite 307 Carlisle, PA 17013 Hike one of the many scenic trails at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve and Education Center 1537 Mt Hope Rd, Fairfield, PA 17320 Hike the Three Square Hollow trail to gain an incredible view of the farms and fields below 3 Square Hollow Rd, Newburg, PA 17240 Hike the 2.5 mile (one way) Flat Rock Trail and gain view of miles of Cumberland County below 1599 Doubling Gap Road Newville, PA 17241
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CHS in recent years
While it is true that more students are entering the class, more are also leaving during the allotted four week period. Wagner confirmed that in social studies alone “we’ve had 28 students drop between the Schools can’t be expected to stay the same through the years. Small three AP courses that we offer. So it comes out to 9% of the students changes each year add up over a long period of time, which makes a have dropped it in that first four weeks.” difference when you compare a modern school to the same one decades PSAT testing was changed for this year’s current earlier. CHS, however, has undergone some major changes sophomores. Instead of having to sign up for the test in the last three years alone. “CHS, however, and come in on a Saturday as previous students have, all Johanna Jones, a McGowan counselor, said that “the has undergone sophomores are took the test during the school day. main changes happened with our honors and AP classes. It While sophomores get the opportunity to take the some major used to be that there were certain grade prerequisites that PSAT, freshmen also have more available to them now than students had to have, like they had to have a certain grade changes in the ever before. Jones explained that “each year we try to open average and other classes to get into certain honors or AP last three years more electives up to freshmen.” An example to this would classes. Coming into this year we did away with that.” be the yearbook staff, Oracle, and our very own Periscope alone.” These changes give students more opportunities than staff, as this is the first year freshmen have become part of they may have had previously. the staff. Jones explained “they needed an A- and they might have More classes have also been added. This year marks the had a B+.” The new system works to allow these students the chance to first year for students to take AP seminar with Wagner. try the class. They have until halfway through the first marking period Some modifications occur yearly, such as the clubs. Each year there to switch into a lower class if it turns out the honors or AP class wasn’t are new clubs available to students. New programs and extracurricular for them. activities are also created to give students even more opportunities. This Not everyone finds these changes to be beneficial. Kevin Wagner, includes the Quidditch tournament which started just last year but is Social Studies Program Chair, thinks “there should be some kind of becoming an annual activity with the powderpuff game. criteria.” CHS is continuously changing throughout the years. The district The new system was successful in its original goal, as Wagner states is undeniably more modern with new technology, such as the school “we do actually have more students participating in social studies, more mandated laptops. Continuous improvements ensure that CHS gives all so in the AP program.” More students signed up to take the higher current and future students more options and helps them to reach their classes, as they didn’t have the necessary requirements before last year’s full academic potential. change. Editorial & Photography by Kenny Brenizer
Should independent candidates be able to participate in debates in the future? Editorial & Photography by Maya Daye
media portrays. There’s the Libertarian Party, the Green Party, the Tea Party, and countless We all know about the 2016 presidential others. election. No matter your political party, age, A Today.yougov.com poll shows that 62% race, or geographic location, I think we can of the adults surveyed have never even heard all agree on one thing; this year’s election was of Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. Why amess. “Trump says something racist (what’s are some American people unable to identify new?)” “Clinton lies about her emails.” It someone who is in the race to lead their seems as if there’s a new scandal every day. country? The answer is simple; we rarely ever Don’t get me wrong; of course see any Independents in the there were presidential elections news. in the past that have had scandals Everyone knows that it is “Why are some too, and yes there have been virtually impossible to even American people some real idiots allowed onto the come close to becoming unable to identify debate stage, and even in office. the president if one doesn’t But, this election is different. I participate in the debates. someone who is in have, in my very short lifetime, the race to lead their Changetherule.org says, “A never witnessed nor heard of an private organization called the country?” election so out of order. Commission on Presidential Trump says he’s going to Debates makes the rules for “build a wall!” and his supporters who gets in. It’s supposed to back him up 100%. Clinton be a ‘nonpartisan, objective’ says, “Raise taxes on the wealthy!” and her body, but the members are chosen by supporters completely agree. But what if you Democratic and Republican party insiders.” don’t agree with either of their proposals? In other words, the people who run the What if you dislike both of them? Well, then debates are supposed to be fair when making you would turn to the independent candidates the rules, though nobody on the commission because, yes, we do have more than two is chosen by Independents, so only the political parties even though that isn’t how the Democratic and Republican parties have a say
in what the rules are. The CPD adopted a rule called the “15 percent rule,” which basically gives any Independent candidate only 2 weeks to get over 15% in the polls before the presidential debates start. I believe that this rule is unfair and completely biased, and it needs to be fixed or removed immediately. Every presidential candidate needs to be recognized and talked about by the media so people know that they are not limited to the two main political parties. The most popular candidates, Independents included, who are eligible to run for president should at least have a chance for their opinions and proposals to be heard in a debate. The CPD needs to listen to what the American people want; a fair election with equal representation.
We know that this story is coming out after the 2016 election, but we are curious to hear your thoughts on the topic. Let us know at chsperiscope.com.
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Life in the spotlight: what it takes to perform confidence for auditions and performances,” DeLorenzo added. Wingin’ It! is an improv comedy troupe that not only takes talent but also a natural sense of comedic What does it take to be a student performer at timing. “There’s not necessarily a practice CHS? A lot of hard work and dedication. Many people overlook the incredible or skill that you need,” senior Abby Robinson said. “You have to think abilities that student performers have, often “It also takes brushing it off saying, “Well, anyone could a good deal of lightly and think on your feet.” do that.” When it comes to Wingin’ It! you time to build up can’t be nervous and think about The thing is, students who are a part of confidence for performing organizations such as Wingin’ forgetting a line. auditions and “There’s nothing to be nervous It!, Coffeehouse, Shakespeare Troupe, or about. I mean, yeah you can get the musical naturally have the ability to performances.” butterflies before but once you’re on perform and entertain a crowd. -AJ DeLorenzo the stage, it doesn’t feel nerve racking Coffeehouse is a special event when at all,” Robinson added. students showcase their talent through While performing, it’s easy for student music and poetry in front of an audience of their performers to think that every mistake that they friends and peers. make is noticable, causing anxiety. However, performing in front of not only “I usually overcome stage fright by trying to be students, but teachers, parents, and the rest of the funny and telling a joke or at least smiling through Carlisle community can be nerve racking. the performance.” senior Sam Blumenthal said. “It takes a lot of practice to start,” senior AJ “People are going to be supportive of you no matter DeLorenzo said, “especially around performance what happens.” dates.” “It also takes a good deal of time to build up Story by Chaela Williams Photography by Oracle staff, Hannah Westbrook, Lynda Morris, Chaela Williams, & Becca Winton
What do you enjoy the most about performing?
Alex Pinnell, senior
“I enjoy performing for other people and making them interested in performing as well. When I do a Shakespeare production or work with Coffeehouse, I want people to see what I’m doing and say, ‘I can do that too.’”
Ozzy Smith, junior
Marissa Stephens, sophomore
“I think one of my favorite parts of performing, in general, is that you’re not yourself; you can take a character from the script and make it your own.”
“I enjoy showing off my talent and expressing the way I feel through singing.”
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Everyone’s a critic: local reviews
The Accountant does not add up Review & Photography by Griffin O’Hagan Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is a math mathematician with more affinity for numbers than people due to his aspergers. Behind the cover of a small-town accountants office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations. With the Treasury Department’s Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King (J.K. Simmons), starting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of-the-art robotics company where an accounting clerk (Anna Kendrick) has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. As Christian uncooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise. The path of the highly trained man armed to the teeth is a bloody one as Wolff works his way up the corporate ladder with gun in hand. With a solid cast and director there were high hopes for this movie. The expectations on the acting were met; everyone felt believable and the characters were fleshed out. The plot was interesting for the most part with the occasional yawn or eye drooping moments which iswhere the movie got its name, the math lectures. Luckily these were kept to minimum however when there was one, it lost the attention I had just five minutes prior. The back-story for Wolff with his disturbed childhood and lost brother was integrated well with flashbacks that were perfectly timed and felt incredibly in place. The acting was superb especially from the budding Kendrick trying out more of her acting career. The storyline was decent but lost me a little here and there. Another thing noteworthy is that you spend a good half of the movie playing “Who is this and who is that?” Mostly because of the start of the movie, with minimal introductions for any of the characters except Wolff. Overall I would give The Accountant 4/5 stars and a rating of 7/10.
Rock of Ages rocks Carlisle audiences to the core Review by Rowan Young Photography by The Carlisle Theatre Company You’ll want to rock! After the Friday night performance of Rock of Ages by the Carlisle Theatre Company, the audience poured out of the theatre humming familiar tunes including “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey and “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi. The musical follows Sherrie played by Hillary Miller who moves to LA to become an actress but meets Drew played by Michael Miller. As narrator Lonny played by Danny Sites said, every good story also has a love story so naturally Sherrie and Drew make up this love story. Both want to achieve success as an actor or a rock star and along the way the encounter many colorful characters. Drew has a rival in seasoned rock star Stacee Jaxx played by Chad-Alan Carr and a mentor in his boss Dennis Dupree played by Ryan Boyles. Just when everything seems to be going well, Jaxx comes in to win Sherrie’s heart from Drew and a greedy business man, Hertz played by Terry Sheldon, tries to mow down the Sunset Strip to turn it into a “clean living” area with apartments. Throw a sleazy record producer, light sabers, and some hippie protestors into the mix to make a hilarious high energy musical that was enjoyed by all. The Carlisle Theatre Company presented a brilliant show that was executed with precision to make the evening a rockin’ good time. The Carlisle Theatre Company has an exciting season coming up and I would definitely encourage checking out their brilliant shows. Rock of Ages ended their 2015-2016 season on an extremely high note.
The Happy Chen restaurant serves happy customers
No Common Scents is far from common Review & Photography by Meg Tate The store No Common Scents has been open for almost one year now and is located on 15 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013. Store owner Tami Shaffer says that she “[has] a passion for organic materials [and] art. A few years back I had a soap shop so I just combined everything to make this store.” No Common Scents only sells organic products, and plan to continue expanding in the future. Shaffer said, “I don’t like to feel like I am leaving anyone out so I am constantly looking for new ways to expand the men’s, women’s, and children’s lines.” “I am also getting a lot of new scents in soaps, candles, bath bombs, etc. for the holidays coming up,” Shaffer added. At the store one can buy body lotions for about $7.00 and bars of soap ranging from $6.95-$8.95. There were candles being sold for an assortment of low prices for the high quality they are. The bath bombs were also set at a great price. No Common Scents was an extremely cute little store that is right downtown in the heart of Carlisle. If you ever have nothing to do one day and feel like going shopping I would definitely recommend stopping by this shop; it is not going to disappoint.
Review by Releigh Norrell Photography by Brooklyn Norrell The Happy Chen restaurant is fairly new in the Carlisle area and is located at 1161 Harrisburg Pike Carlisle, PA 17013. The restaurant has plenty of choices ranging from chicken to Lo Mein to beef along with many other selections. They have over 100 options on the menu including a special diet section. Happy Chen offers a cheaper lunch price between 11am and 3pm; however the price increase for dinner is hardly noticeable due to the amount of food piled onto one plate. The service from the small, family based staff was outstandingly friendly and efficient. Along with the fantastic service, the food was absolutely delicious and noticeably fresh. I had the orange chicken with a side of rice, for only $9.75, the chicken and rice were prepared excellently. I also tried Happy Chen’s sweet and sour chicken prepared with vegetables and dipping sauce on the side (pictured below). That was absolutely amazing. Although outside the windows of this small, family owned restaurant was the bustling of trucks exiting the Turnpike ramp, the restaurant itself had a quiet and peaceful dining area. The Happy Chen restaurant is the perfect choice for any Chinese food lover or just a simple, inexpensive dinner date.
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Unsung heroes: The role of managers in high school sports
Story by Samantha Martin Photography by Brooklyn Norrell, Becca Winton, & Meg Tate
joining the team,” even though he was not involved during preseason. Being a manager allows people who want to be involved with the team or were formerly involved Pass out papers. Tidy the field. Keep the book. with the team to participate, even if they do not Warm up the team. want to play the sport itself. These are common jobs for a high school sports Sophomore Vera Erfle manages both the boys’ and team manager. These unsung heroes of “I feel like I’m part of girls’ cross country teams. A runner high school sports keep teams organized for the team in her freshman year, Vera the team.” and prepared to play their best. decided to become a manager this -Matthew Junior Matthew Praestgaard is one year instead of competing. Due to her Praestgaard of the managers for the field hockey familiarity with the team, it was easy for team, along with fellow juniors Gary her to become a manager. “I just emailed Blacksmith and Bill Cantwell. Praestgaard, who him [Coach Boardman] and told him I was not has been part of the team since September, said that going to race this year but still wanted to support the being a manager has kept him “very active since team and help out and I already had my clearances
Vera Erfle carefully watches the cross country runners and records their mile marked times.
1. True or False: Managers have to tidy the course. True False 2. True or False: Vera Erfle is the manager for the field hockey team. True False 3. True or False: Matthew Praestgaard is one of three field hockey managers. True False
1. True 2. False 3. True
so he said I should start coming in and I was requires the assistance of injured teammates allowed to run whenever I pleased other than whenever she has a lot to do. However, she when he needed me to do manager things.” generally does not feel her job is a hard one, She says that she“became a and it is one she loves doing. “It’s just one big manager to watch everyone Praestgaard believes that this job family, ya know?” makes him feel included. “For race and cheer everyone on. I -Vera Erfle couldn’t cheer anyone on while the most part, I feel like I’m part racing.” of the team,” said Praestgaard. Being a manager is a very engaging job, as Erfle feels similarly about the cross country there a lot of things managers need to do. At team. practices, Praestgaard makes shots to help the “It’s just one big family, ya know?” team practice and helps clean up at the end of practices. He is even more active during games, filming varsity games and keeping the book. He and the other managers also help the team warm up for games, with Blacksmith making shots for the goalie to practice blocking. In addition to being one of the team’s biggest cheerleaders, Erfle prepares the course before races and takes times for the runners as they pass the mile markers, which she says is sometimes difficult to do. “I have to look up at the person and figure out who it is, and then take their time. It’s a lot of looking,” she said. She also keeps track of any paperwork that needs to be handed out to the team. As hectic as the job of manager is, though, it Matthew Praestgaard and Bill Cantwell keep the book is a labor of love. Erfle says that because she is for the field hockey team. the only manager for the team, she sometimes
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It’s time to stop clowning around
acknowledged the problem, and what are we markets are mindful of the current climate doing about it? around clown sightings in communities and as We’re going clown hunting and making such are being thoughtful in respect to Ronald It turns out that not all clowns want to make jokes. It’s time for the jokes to stop and for McDonald’s participation in community people laugh and smile. On September 27, these clowns to 2016 a teenage boy in Reading, events for the time being.” Carlisle High School only show up when Pennsylvania was stabbed and But frankly, if you’re stupid As a society, we enough to go out in public in a they’re needed at a didn’t allow students killed by a person dressed as a birthday party. have the power clown costume during a time like clown. According to Reading to dress as clowns on It has gotten police, “a fight broke out after to control the this, you deserve what is coming. “Trick or Treat” day to the point that a person showed up wearing a But how exactly are we going to get latest crazes. for our Homecoming officials are worried clown mask.” these clowns to leave us alone? Spirit Week because about the safety and From New York to California, Easy: we stop caring. As a society, we have the principals and lives of the clowns. Carlisle clowns have been spotted the power to control the latest crazes. The only administrators were High School didn’t allow chasing cars, jumping onto reason these clowns are doing what they’re students to dress as clowns concerned that moving cars, and following doing is because they want attention and on “Trick or Treat” day for pedestrians in over 24 states. members of the they’ll go away when they no longer receive our Homecoming Spirit These tragic deaths and community will take any. Week because the principals terrifying encounters allowed drastic measures if they and administrators were The best thing to do: use common sense and thousand of people around the stop clowning around. saw a clown walking concerned that members of the country to realize that this clown into the school. community will take drastic scare is no joking matter. This map shows the clown sightings throughout the United States in 2016. The clown craze started in measures if they saw a clown walking into the South Carolina when people reportedly saw school. clowns standing on the edge of patches of So many people have been hurting clowns woods trying to lure people to them. Since that an official “Clown Lives Matter” page was then clowns have been seen everywhere: started on Facebook. running trails, busy highways, back roads, Even Ronald McDonald was taken out parking lots, and hiking trails. of circulation for the time being because he This clown epidemic has taken over was bringing bad press. Spokeswoman Terri the country, even the White House has Hickey said in an emailed statement that “McDonald’s and franchisees in the local Editorial & Photography by Becca Winton
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Fall into autumn with these colorful DIYs Story & Photography by Brooklyn Norrell, Janae Ely, & Carol Etzel
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat first 5 ingredients in a bowl using an electric mixer until well combined. 2. Spoon dough by rounded 1/4 teaspoonfuls onto an unlined baking sheet. Flatten each piece into a dome shape. 3. Bake about 10 minutes or until golden around edges, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets. 4. Microwave 1/4 cup mini chips in a small heat-proof bowl on high for 30 seconds, stirring at 10-second intervals. Dip the bottom of each chocolate kiss in melted chocolate, and place on the flat side of each cookie. Use the same method to affix a mini chip “stem” to the top of each cookie, completing the acorn. 5. A small peanut butter cookie and a chocolate kiss in the form of an acorn make a tasty and festive fall dessert.
Peanut Butter Acorns TOTAL TIME: 0:35 PREP: 0:15 COOK: 0:10 LEVEL: MODERATE YIELD: ABOUT 4 DOZEN
INGREDIENTS • ¾ c. smooth natural peanut butter • ¾ c. sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 large egg • 1 tbsp. flour • ½ c. mini chocolate chips • 48 chocolate kisses
Brownie S’mores Pie
Ingredients: Crust • 10 full-sheet graham crackers (or 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs) • 6 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar Brownies • 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup+2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 large eggs, cold • 1/2 cup (62g) all-purpose flour (measured correctly) • 25 large marshmallows (1/2 of a standard package or use mini marshmallows)
Recipe adapted from womansday.com
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325F degrees. 2. Make the crust: Using a food processor or blender, pulverize the graham crackers into a fine crumb. Pour into a medium bowl and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 8-inch or 9-inch pie dish. Set aside. 3.Make the brownies: Melt the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large bowl in the microwave. Melt in 30 second increments and stir after each time until the butter is completely melted. The mixture will look gritty. Set aside for a few minutes as you get the other ingredients ready. You don’t want the mixture to be piping hot. 4. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition. The batter will be thick and look shiny. Add the flour, beating with a whisk until fully combined. Try not to overmix the batter at this point. Spoon into crust. 5. Bake for 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with marshmallows. Return to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 3 minutes to melt the marshmallows. If the marshmallows aren’t toasted, turn on your broiler for 1 minute. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing. Run a very sharp knife under warm water when slicing; it helps slice neat pieces. 6. Pie tastes best at room temperature or reheated the day it is made. Do not freeze. Recipe adapted from sallysbakingaddiction.com
Candy Corn Bottle Decoration What you’ll need • Two or more clear bottles • Orange, yellow, and white paint or spray paint • Newspaper • Decorations such as leaves to pop out of the top Instructions 1. Lay newspaper out on the designated work area. 2. Prepare the bottles - make sure they are clean and dry. 3. Paint the bottle by following the simple candy corn color pattern; • Paint the bottom yellow; this will be the largest section • Paint the middle orange; this will be the smallest section • Paint the rest of the top white 7. Place decorations in the top of the bottle.
Adapted from diyncrafts.com
Instructions 1. Blow up balloons to different sizes and hang them in an open area using yarn. 2. Cover the balloons in a thin layer of petroleum jelly. 3. Mix half the bottle of Elmer’s glue, 1/8 cup of water, and 1/2 a cup of corn starch in the bowl. Make sure there is a thick consistency when stirred. 4. Dip the yarn in the glue mixture and carefully place the yarn around balloon (start vertically and eventually more to horizontally). 5. After 24 hours of drying, pop the balloons, and hang the orbs to give the room a unique look. Adapted from diyready.com
Faux Glue Lanterns What you’ll need • Bowl • Spoon • Petroleum jelly
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Corn starch Balloons Yarn Elmer’s Glue Water
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