Carlisle High School
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Athletics vs. Arts: What makes the better student?
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Homecoming Week 2014 #CHSClassWars -page 8
Holiday buyer’s guide -page 15 Giving Back: Students dedicate themselves to helping others --page 6
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Vol. 68, Fall issue
CHS Through the Eyes of a Military Student -page 11
Periscope Staff
Periscope is a student-created magazine whose mission is to showcase student achievement, inform the Carlisle High School comunity of upcoming issues and events, and provide entertainment for students at CHS. The Periscope staff produces the magazine while- learning the roles of staff writers, photographers, editors, and business managers. We will uphold all press standards in the creation of this publication and abide by ethical and legal practices set in place by press laws.
Scott Bowser News Writer Zach Brehm Web Director/A&E Writer Terrell Brown Social Media Co-Director/Perspectives Writer Amanda Corrao Student Life Writer Clara Cozort Art Director/Social Media Co-Director Morgan Dellinger News Writer David Delp Sports Writer Justine Douglas Sports Writer/ Sports Scoreboard Manager Anna Hetherington Perspectives Writer/ Poll Manager Joey Kucker Content Director/ A&E Writer Nicole Marshall Photographer Brooklyn Norrell Student Life Writer Lauren Pantleo Persepctives Writer Sarah Payne Perspectives Writer Alexa Seras News Writer/ Photographer Chenta Shirley A&E Writer Marissa Steck Layout Designer/ Advertising Director Haliey West Student Life Writer Hannah Westbook Photographer Chaela Williams A&E Writer/ Contest Manager Rowan Young School Liaison/ Sports Writer Bryanna Youtzy Copy Editor/ News Writer Kate Muir
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Equity Statement The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution 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 by Title IX and Section 504. No person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion or handicap be excluded 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 of 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. (717)240-6800.
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4 CHS Poverty Initiative / Anna Hetherington and Scott Bowser 6 giving back: students dedicate themselves to helping others / David Delp 7 piaa rules change gender participation in high school sports / rowan young 8 Homecoming 2014 / Amanda Corrao and Haliey West 11 CHS through the eyes of a military student / lauren pantleo and sarah payne 12 CHS and the arts / terrell brown, morgan dellinger and joey kucker 14 arts in review / Zach brehm and joey kucker 15 holiday buyer’s guide / brooklyn norrell and chaela williams 18 Athletes stay together through teams, trials, and tribulations / justine Douglas and rowan young 20 Cover story: Athletics vs. the arts--what makes the better student? / zach brehm and bryanna youtzy 22 tastes of fall (recipes) / chenta shirley
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Understanding P at CHS
It is commonplace in this century for people to take their privileg- viewpoint, saying, “People who come from poverty can learn a lot of es for granted. A majority of the CHS student body does not realize different skills that maybe other people don’t have, such as survival how many of their classmates live in poverty and it is difficult for skills, resiliency, so even though it’s not fun, there’s definitely somethe more fortunate to fathom some of the challenges others face on thing that can be learned from it.” a daily basis. Learning is a crucial factor in poverty. AcThe book A Framework for Understanding cording to the National Center for Children Poverty by Ruby Payne has inspired the staff The Book Behind the Initiative in Poverty and their 2012 statistics, 57% of the Carlisle Area School District to work of impoverished children in the nation live towards something known as the poverty with parents who have obtained less than a A Framework for Understanding high school education. This number is only initiative. Walt Bond, ninth grade principal, Poverty believes it started as an effort to “make sure one percent higher than that of Pennsylvania we [meet] everyone’s needs as best as we specifically. by Ruby Payne [can].” Poverty adds stress and frustration to affectPublished 1995 The work is mostly veiled at this time but the ed students and many have other sources of Currently in its 5th edition goal this school year, according to Bond, is to distress they cannot do anything about, such Over 1.5 million copies sold “understand where students are coming from as schoolwork or relationships. Nationally, and what strategies can be used for them and 64% of poor households only have one parent then hopefully implement [those] within the living in the house. classroom.” Payne has devoted her career to overcoming the blockades of povAlthough poverty is an unfortunate situation to be forced into, erty. She wrote the aforementioned book and designed a workshop Cynthia Lupold, eleventh grade principal, takes a more optimistic to accompany it. Her book is a series of suggestions for educators on
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how to build up resources to overcome poverty. She views poverty with an economically-focused lens and describes it as an absence of resources; Payne stresses the importance of allowing impoverished people access to the resources the need to raise themselves above the poverty line. The principals have all read Payne’s book to better understand the situation of their students and now they are taking it upon themselves to “walk the teaching staff through different aspects of the book and the initiative to give them a better understanding of the problem in general,” as said by Mike Black, twelfth grade principal. Paul Wysocki, tenth grade principal, acknowledges that poverty is not “just a school problem [but] it’s a community problem.” “[It is important to get impoverished students] to a point that they’re going to use education as a vehicle to create a better life for themselves and break the cycle, to raise themselves to a better condition in their life,”said Wysocki. “One thing you can do to break that is education. It is the one thing that can break you through those walls.” It is the hope of the Carlisle Area School District that these steps will inspire success among all students and ultimately break the relentless chain of poverty.
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25.07% of Carlisle High School students are considered economically disadvantaged. The child poverty rate in the U.S. increased 18% between 2000 and 2009. 49% of all children born in the U.S. are born to familes who receive food supplements from the federal program WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). More men than women livingin poverty make the transition out of poverty Since 2000, the number of households in the U.S. that are multigenerational increased by 40%. Adapted from A Framework for Undestanding Poverty
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Giving back:
Students dedicate themselves to helping others When some people think of Christmas they think of the Salvation Army Bell Ringers and other charities. Giving back could be described as anything giving any spare money, giving your time, etc… Examples of giving to the community at Carlisle High School: the boy scouts trick-or-treating for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund), the Shakespeare Troupe donating to Project Share through money and baking cookies, the pink-outs at high school sporting events, and the Key Club donating also to UNICEF. The Shakespeare Troupe at Carlisle High School donates every single year to Project Share. Run by English teacher Sue Hench, the donations come from the Student-Directed Festival. Project Share donates to about 1,000 houses in a month. Last year’s spring production The Tempest donated some of their proceeds to Camp Koala, a camp for grieving children. The Shakespeare Troupe spends a lot of time donating to local and out of state charities. The Key Club, run by Social Studies teacher Jason Erb, donates to UNICEF yearly also. The Key Club is currently donating to UNICEF to combat Neonatal Tetanus, a form of generalized tetanus that occurs in newborns. The Key Club also donates to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to support research regarding blood cancers in children. The Boy Scouts also donate to UNICEF by trick-or-treating. It’s not the normal trick-or-treating though. The scouts go from doorto-door and ask for donations and then they all make the donations at the end of the trick-or-treating. At sporting events at Carlisle High School we usually have PINK
OUTS, events held to recognize breast cancer and make a donation while educating young people about the disease. During the PINK OUTS at the football games, the numbers indicating the yard-line on the field are pink. Also the players wear a lot of pink usually their cleats, socks, gloves, helmet shields etc. There are also people at the front gate collecting money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They also have bake sales and shirt sales. The student section always has a pink out also to support the PINK OUT. Relay for Life, an event that is held every year Carlisle High School, is an organized walk that takes place at Ken Millen Stadium. Teams are camped out around the track with one or more teammates walking at a certain time. There are plenty of activities that take place around the track like: minute-to-win-it games, some sort of exercising, a food making contest, and the Miss Relay Event. The Miss Relay Contest is when men dress up as girls and walk around the track, asking for donations for the ACS (American Cancer Society.) Every Relay, they have a survivors lap for everybody who has had cancer get to walk the first lap to kick off Relay for Life. They also sell Luminaries for a remembrance lap. You can participate on May 15, 2015 at Ken Millen Stadium starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and ending at 2 p.m. on Saturday. There are plenty of opportunities to give back to the community and people who need the help, so what’s stopping you?
Girls volleyball raised $1752.88 for the Susan G. Komen foundation at their Oct 6 Play for Pink game.
Kaylee Weigle and other members of the Project Share club recently spent their club period cleaning the campus greenhouse.
Story by David Delp Photography by Periscope staff members
PIAA rules change gender participation in high school sports High school sports team rosters may look different in the future, and they’re not adding positions. On June 19, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) passed a bylaw that will support participation for female athletes. This includes the issue of boys playing girls sports and boys participating on girls teams. The bylaw talks about opportunities for female athletes, the risk of injuries to girls and the possibility of boys providing a significant competitive advantage. The topic of whether or not it is fair to allow boys to play on a girl’s team has been a topic of interest for almost 20 years. Historically, females are underrepresented when it comes to athletics. This is why the PIAA Board of Directors was so motivated to adopt this bylaw. The rules are intended to give girls more freedom while protecting them at the same time. The safety of female athletes is always a concern when addressing this rule. If a boy will bring significant competitive advantage, he may not be allowed to join the team. “This is a watershed day in the history of PIAA. With the unanimous support of the Board of Directors, we believe we have crafted a bylaw that will expand opportunity for female athletes, protect the ideals of fair competition and conserve the health and safety of our female participants,” according to PIAA Executive Director, Dr. Robert Lombardi. In this process, principals have been given more control of who participates in sports. They were given discretion to decide whether a boy should be allowed to play on a girl’s team and vice versa. These teams would be known as mixed gender. In schools where there are girl and boy-equivalent sports (boys and girls soccer, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls cross country, etc.), such as Carlisle, this new bylaw won’t make much of a difference. Carlisle hasn’t had a mixed gender team within the last 20 years.
Girl’s golf player Michaela McQuaig lines up her ball during an intense tournament. Girls golf has changed a lot this year due to the new PIAA rules.
According to George Null, CHS’s Athletic Director, “We are very unique in the concept of representation. We are about 50/50 when it comes to participation. This year especially the amount of male and female athletes is pretty balanced. If anything there are a few more female athletes.” The major sports that could be affected by mixed gender teams would be wrestling, football and field hockey. Girls have started to express interest across the country in being a kicker on football teams, especially if the girl has experience in soccer. Wrestling is another sport that girls have expressed interest in playing. However, a girl’s personal boundaries and safety are at risk when it comes to wrestling. In regards to Carlisle, Null believes that “this gives us a clearer picture of what’s acceptable and not acceptable.” Boys have expressed interest in field hockey teams across the country and state. Since field hockey is a physical sport, the safety of the female players would have to be taken into consideration. Leslie Tritt, CHS head field hockey coach, stated that “it’s a step in the right direction” when asked about the new bylaw. Another part of the Mixed Gender Participation Rules and Regulations states that “for Post season purposes, Mixed Gender Teams (other than in the sport of Spirit) shall compete only in the sport classifications designated for boys.” This means that if the Carlisle Field Hockey team was to go undefeated and there was a boy on the roster, the team would not be allowed to advance past the regular season. Advancing to playoffs would not be an option. Null feels that “these changes are long overdue. We want to give everyone an equal opportunity to participate.” The new bylaw went into effect for the 2014-15 school year.
Story by Rowan Young Photography by Hannah Westbrook
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Homecoming Week 2014 With all the exciting events ranging from pattern day on Tuesday to the dance on Saturday night, Homecoming 2014 has been deemed a hit by the CHS student body. Just like in past years, the four-day week was full of activities to participate in and earn points for your class. Something new that was added this year was the Minute to Win It games at lunch held by the student council. Each game’s winner was able to add points to their class total. The CHS students really got into the Class Wars competition. Seniors took it away at the pep rally to win for the week, leaving the underclassmen in silence. The after school events had a larger turnout than most people would have thought. According to student council representatives, freshman were really involved. Sophomore Lauren Clay said, “It’s great our school has so much school spirit.” Junior Matt Wisner said, “Dodgeball was a ton of fun. I went and had a chance to participate in almost everything this year.” Unfortunately, the Powder Puff football game and the World Cup soccer game both had to be postponed due to weather. For the girls who didn’t get a chance to show us their football skills, and the boys who were ready to dance and cheer but didn’t get the chance--don’t worry, the game has been moved to the spring time by class council. The themes for the week generally went over well, although as
expected there were some complaints. Brittany Stephenson, a senior this year said, “This week’s theme days could have been better. I think out of all four years, freshman year was the best. The dance was super fun though, I’m really glad I went.” Did you dress for Holi-Day? Senior Derek Wise said, “Some people went all out! Others didn’t try because they thought the theme day wasn’t creative or funny.” From what was seen around school and on social media, the most favored day by the students this year was country vs. country club. It was a camo and orange takeover in the halls leaving the preps less preppy. What better way to end the week than under the lights at a home football game? Taking on the Chambersburg Trojans, Carlisle played a great game, winning 46-10. “The game was great because the student section was lively,” said social studies teacher Megan Keller. “The players and students were pumped! It was a great time, and win for the school.” The week wrapped up with the dance on Saturday night with an Old Hollywood theme. While many complained about the heat, overall the students had a good time.
Story by Haliey West and Amanda Corrao Photography by Hannah Westbrook, Clara Cozort and Twitter contributors
Meet the Homecoming Court... BrieAnn Arnsberger
Hannah Getz
Claire Hillison
Hobbies: Reading, drawing, community service, and spending time helping students at Bellaire.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and playing lacrosse!
Hobbies: Biking, reading, and drawing.
In the future BrieAnn plans on attending college, and completing a dual major in elementary and special education.
In the future Hannah plans on attending college, and majoring in education with a minor in sign language.
Favorite Homecoming Week Memory: “My faovrite Homecoming Week memory was being able to spend time with the girls on court and getting to ride in a fancy car at the football game. It felt like a princess moment!”
Favorite Homecoming Week Memory: “My favorite memories from Homecoming Week were playing in the dodgeball tournament, winning the pep rally, and the Homecoming Dance.
Kristen John
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing sports, listening to music, reading, and eating. In the future Kristen plans on attending a four year college (most likely Liberty University), and earning a science degree. Then hopes to continue her schooling in graduate school. Favorite Homecoming Week Memory: “My favorite Homecoming Week memory was riding out onto the field in the convertibles at the football game. Also, just being with the incredible group of girls on Homecoming Court and mt amazing friends.”
Debbie Stanback Homecoming Queen
Hobbies: Cheerleading, dancing, and track. In the future Debbie plans to go to college and major in business. Favorite Homecoming Week Memory: “ My favorite Homecoming Week Memory from this year was just being on the court with the lovely girls. It was a great time!”
In the future Claire plans on attending college and majoring in nursing. Favorite Homecoming Week Memory: “ My favorite memory from Homecoming Week was the Pep Rally because I lovve seeing everyone support their grade.
Selma Siekert
Hobbies: Reading, writing, listening to/writing music, dancing, flying kites, and skipping. In the future Selma plans on experiencing as much as she can and learning to love everything. Favorite Homecoming Week Memory: “My favorte memory from Homecoming Week was dancing around at the dance.”
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Through The Eyes of a Military Student Did you know that there are over 90 new military students attending CHS this year? That’s right, 90. I am one of those students, and this is my experience at CHS so far. I have enrolled in more than seven schools, Carlisle included. Every school is different, but what makes Carlisle High School special? This school has a surprisingly uncomplicated enrollment. CHS offers about 200 classes, which is a lot more than many other schools I’ve been to. In addition to the numerous amounts of classes, this school is surprisingly well-kept. Typically someone would think that with a school the size of CHS, it would be harder to maintain nice facilities. However, I have yet to see a scuff mark on the gym floors or stained cafeteria floors and tables. However, CHS isn’t all great for military students. I understand that every school has its own set of rules, but there’s something about this school that makes the rules confusing. This school is trying to stop students from texting at lunch, which is, in my opinion, a minor issue. In fact, texting isn’t even an issue at all. Some things that are restricted are unnecessary. In addition, CHS is huge. At times it is hard to navigate where you are. I bet I haven’t even been to all parts of the school. This is one major thing I am having to adapt to. Lastly, making friends here is a serious challenge. I understand that everyone already has their own groups, and that becoming friends with someone just to watch them leave ten months later is hard, but this is the first time I’ve had difficulty meeting people. Being in the military typically means that you have to just get up and go whenever they tell you to. It’s not any easier to leave your best friends behind than to watch your best friends leave. In my opinion, it’s harder to leave than to be
the one staying. I hope that Carlisle will be more open to new students earlier, because believe it or not, it’s hard for us too. Yet once a friend or two is made from Carlisle, everything’s fine. My new friends have shown me an enormous amount of hospitality. In addition, the sports teams here are great. CHS has so many options to chose from, so it’s easier to find one to be interested in.. Lastly, and most importantly, CHS has a lot of pride. I will see students wear Carlisle shirts or sweatshirts just about every week. To a new student, when others take pride in their school, it’s a good thing. CHS, like many other schools, takes a while for new students to get adjusted. However, once we adapt, it’s smooth sailing.
Advice from Military Students “Don’t stress out about the new school and people because even though it’s scary, someone is going to reach out to you.” - Anna Hetherington, Sophomore “Learn to get over it. It’s okay to dwell on the place you come from, but unhealthy to dwell on it sp much that you can’t enjoy the place you are going. Grief can be a natural consequence of moving, don’t be afraid to seek help if you have a hard time adjusting to new surroundings.” -Gilian Morton, Senior
Story by Lauren Pantleo and Sarah Payne Photography by Hannah Westbrook
“Find people who are accepting. Get out in the public and localize yourselves as much as you can.” -Reese Lindner, Freshman
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and The Arts
Carlisle High School is filled with multiple liberal and visual art programs. Ranging from crafts with Mrs. Gogoi to Shakespeare with Mrs. Hench to different choirs ran by Mr. Schade. Carlisle High School’s Shakespeare troupe and coffeehouse has great success. Ran by Mrs. Hench, the program has been going strong since 1984. Selma Siekert and Mary Smith are both members in both programs. Selma said “The Carlisle art programs are well developed, well cared for, and well blended. Shakespeare troupe is awesome and fun and creatively worked on.” Mary Smith stated “I think Coffeehouse is really good because it gives students the chance to perform original music, most students don’t the chance to get gigs. The Shakespeare troupe teaches you to learn a different language within a language… a lot of other schools don’t have a place for students to make and show their original music. A lot of other schools have Shakespeare troupes but, they don’t care about the words as much as we do.” Along with the liberal arts and visual arts, we also have a literary magazine, YAWP and a literary website, Pandora’s Box. Mrs. Park, one of the teachers that run YAWP says “I think it’s great we have two different literary magazines, online and YAWP. Shows how teachers really care and want to get involved with the student body… compared to other schools in the area, Carlisle High School does have the best results in the scholastic writing contest. [Participation and award wise].” Carlisle High School has had a large success in the Scholastic Writing Contest. Tatum Mann is a member of YAWP and is a Golden Keys winner for the Scholastic Writing Contest and says that our school’s participation in Scholastic “Really speaks to the volume of great writers at CHS and I’m glad to be apart of all the writers involved.” She speaks on her success in the Scholastic contest by stating “That was like really crazy. It was a really nice validation that I am a good writer.” Matt Fahnestock, the teacher who runs CHS’ improv group Wingin’ It! says that “CHS has more art opportunities than any other school in the area and a number of teachers who are passionate about the arts. No other schools do the coffeehouse or Wingin’ It!” He really gives a lot of credit to the students stating “Students really make the most of the programs provided to them.” There are various ones that are not only art programs but are also the music programs. Carlisle High School is different because there are so many different options to choose from. In the music program there are several options that students can participate in. Some of these include concert choir, bel canto, district choir, chambers, and, musical. Also Mr. Schade teaches music theory. This year the students in the choirs already had district choir auditions. Senior Rachel Dundorff said, “That it is a great way to meet new students that share the same interest in what we all do. It is a great opportunity for us and the school.” Sadly no one that tried out for district choir made it in. There were several students that tried out and many were very close but no one made it in. Carlisle High School has a wide selection of art programs and that is what ultimately makes us different
Story by Terrell Brown, Joey Kucker and Morgan Dellinger Photography courtesy of Matthew Fahnestock
Upcoming Events
January 16th Coffeehouse Performance January 22-24th CHS District Chorus January 29-31st
County Band Festival
February 12-14th
Regional Band Festival
February 16th February 26-28th
Sonnet Monologue Competition Regional Chorus Festival
March 12-14th
School Musical
Teacher in the Arts Spotlight
Matt Fahnestock
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Taught English for ten years and has been the Director of ACT for three years Co-Advisor of Student Council Co-Advisor of YAWP Director of Wingin’ It! Coach of the Middle School Quiz Bowl Team
In a recent interview with Periscope, Fahnestock had this to say about CHS’ student opportunities: “As far as the arts go, I really believe that Carlisle has more opportunities in the arts than any other local district. Not only do we have a broad range of opportunities but also really strong programs. I think the reason they are expanding is because they are successful and people want to get involved.”
Arts in Review ‘Interstellar’ soars to success
Can a ‘Ghost’ come back from the dead?
Christopher Nolan’s movies have always been huge, but his latest flick “Interstellar” is truly Interstellar out of this world. Viewers expecting the comic Quick Facts book overkill of “The Dark Knight” or calculated twists • Stars Matthew and turns of “Inception” may be taken aback, as Nolan’s McConaughey and latest is certainly a departure Anne Hathaway from his last two masterpieces. • Directed by “Interstellar” seems to drift Christopher Nolan through space with much less • Score composed by detail and direction than one might expect, although this Hans Zimmer method of storytelling works • Released November well for the film. It succeeds in 5, 2014 grabbing the viewer’s attention • Running time: 169 almost immediately and holds minutes it for all 169 minutes, never failing to produce an unex• Box office: $147M pected plot twist or scientific revelation just as the action starts to lull. The enterprising film is well made, to say the least—its cinematography and special effects are in a class of their own, while solid performances by Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway give life to one of the most ambitious sci-fi scripts of the last decade. Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-worthy score manages to be both ethereal and intense, adding another dimension to scenes that already have two more than we’re used to. A significant portion of “Interstellar” was shot on a 70mm IMAX cameras, producing the highest resolution images possible, while maintaining the warmth of analog filmmaking. Seeing the film in Digital 4K was impressive, but being completely immersed in the hauntingly beautiful scenes of black holes and spacecraft soaring past Saturn is most certainly worth the $20 IMAX ticket price. While “Interstellar” may not receive the same kind of universal acclaim that Nolan’s films usually afford, his inaugural venture in the complex world of science fiction is an accomplishment nonetheless. A brilliant fusion of very human elements with strict scientific concepts, “Interstellar” will go down as a triumph of imagination over traditional sci-fi conventions. It may not be quite as moving as some of Nolan’s past films, but then again, that was never its intent.
After last year’s less than stellar “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” gamers weren’t thrilled for yet another installment in the series. Many thought that “Call of Duty” peaked years ago and now is slowly fading away. They couldn’t be more wrong. “Advanced Warfare” is a breath of fresh air, bringing about a multitude of changes that dramatically affect the tried-and-true game play. The biggest change: the “Exoskeleton.” This robotic suit allows the soldiers to jump higher, run faster, and have futuristic abilities like cloaking. This is the biggest change in the series since “Call of Duty 4” brought the series out of WWII. With the upgraded movement of the “Exo” comes a drastic change in the “Call of Duty” multiplayer formula. Since the “Exo” can launch you into the air, rooftops become a major addition to multiplayer maps. Having the ability to go anywhere makes for much tenser and faster-paced matches than in any previous “Call of Duty.” “Call of Duty: Multiplayer matches become a Advanced Warfare” violent ballet, with each jump or slide contributing to the Quick Facts hectic display. Sledgehammer Games • First-person shooter enhanced the single player game experience as well, casting Kevin Spacey for the voice and • Released on likeness of character Jonathon November 4, 2014 Irons to make the game more • Developed by cinematic. Spacey absolutely Sledgehammer Games electrifies the screen, making • Directed by Glen the story more entertaining than any previous “Call of Schofield and Michael Duty” game. Condrey The game does have its faults, particularly in the co-operative survival mode that seems to be an afterthought. Also, despite the new gameplay mechanics of the “Exo,” the game is still very similar to the previous “Call of Duty” games. Despite any problems, “Advanced Warfare” is still a huge success. It reinvigorates the aging franchise while simultaneously staying true to tradition. After a rough 2013 for the series, “Advanced Warfare” comes out swinging and signals a new, exciting era for the franchise.
Review by Zach Brehm
Review by Joey Kucker
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Books to Read by the Fireplace For that special book worm of yours, especially for the ones who enjoy the Hunger Games and Divergent, The Maze Runer is a great book for someone to read while staying indoors this cold winter.
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Athletes stay together through
While team rosters are constantly changing, these groups of seniors have been together for many years, some all the way back from when they were little kids Story by Justine Douglas and Rowan Young Photography by Hannah Westbrook 18 PERISCOPE
Girls Soccer Seniors Kiri Sokolsky, Jolyne Stoup, Jessica Kuhn and Mariah
Varner have all spent countless hours practicing to make one soccer team better. When these three senior athletes showed up for their first practice in first grade they probably never thought that they would go through senior night in high school together. Interaction between players on and off the field can lead to a ideal chemistry on game day. These three have spent 7 years playing together on both school teams as well as club teams. While they’ve played for different coaches and with different teammates, according to Sokolsky, “When you’ve played with girls this long it definitely helps because it allows us to know where the other person will be and what we are going to do in any given play.” Chemistry between players makes a strategic difference when the coach calls plays and the players know how each other will react. “We know how they are going to move and how they play. The runs they make and the ball placement is also impacted by player chemistry,” said Varner. Through the years all three have seen ups and downs, and wins and losses but they all share great memories. Stoup said, “A great memory would probably just be hanging out together after games at tournaments.” Both Stoup and Sokolsky agree that their trip to Florida for their club team provided the greatest of memories. “Florida was so memorable because we all were in the same car for 16 hours straight and it was just an amazing tournament,” agreed Varner. Memories of first grade turned into memories of a great senior night for three seniors. This group of girls have played together and have learned about commitment and teamwork in the best way possible: friendship.
teams, trials, and tribulations
Football change. The last time Carlisle Football went to playoffs was in 2005, the “It’s been a great ride so far… so let’s not stop here,” were the few year that YouTube was launched, Tiger Woods won his last Golf words that Burger would say to his fellow teammate on senior night Masters Championship, Lance Armstrong retired, and Hurricane against the Harrisburg Cougars. Katrina hit the United States. The senior class was in third grade. The regular season play was not the end of the 2014 seniors. They The next year a group of young athletes developed a trust, comwould clutch a 41-0 win over the Cougars and a spot in the District mitment, and friendship with each other on and off the football playoffs. They played number one seed, Wilson Bulldogs, on Nofield. They are now seniors. vember 7. In 2006, Billy Burger threw to Unfortunately, the Bulldogs came “The best part of playing with my senior teammates Glenn Jackson, Deonte Ramsey, out with the win after a hard fought is that we overcame adversity from the previous two battle and the Herd turned in their and Michael Wuestner during years, and created brotherly bonds.” their midget football games. uniforms. Four years later, Burger did “It felt good that we made it to - Billy Burger the same thing with a few more the playoffs with a group of guys players including Gary Pariseau, that I have been with for so many Jacob Clegg, Timmy Roseler, and Isaiah Banks. During that year, years,” said Ramsey. “We accomplish long term goals, team goals, they went undefeated, won the Midget Superbowl, and traveled to and individual goals. It hurts that I won’t be taking the field anyCanton, Ohio to win the Midwest National Midget Championship. more with those seniors but I enjoyed every minute playing with “I think the best quality that has kept this group together is their them.” competitiveness,” said their midget coach Joe Wilson. “They work Ramsey finished number two in the state for his receiving yards hard to win, and when they get on the field they do what they can and the only player in school history to surpass 1,000 receiving to help the team win.” yards. Burger also broke school records for most attempts, compleAfter their undefeated season, they faced a few challenging contions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. flicts. Head Coach Josh Oswalt said, “I knew that by the time this During the summer transitioning into sophomore year, Banks group were seniors, we would be able to tell which direction this moved to Fort Richardson due to his family being apart of the program was going. Military. Two years later he convinced his parents to move back to “For the most part, this group has been together throughout Carlisle so he could play his seniors year with his teammates. the off-season; worked hard to implement a team identity; had to “I wanted to come back my senior year because I started high be leaders when upper classmen failed to be; and had to persevere school here at Carlisle and I wanted to graduate where I started, through many difficult times. The ones who stuck with it and didn’t plus to play with the team I played with before I left,” said Banks. quit on one another are the ones who have reaped the rewards of Then, going 1-20 the next two seasons and they were ready for a PERISCOPE 19 this season,” said Oswalt.
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What makes the Athletics With so many activities seeking our attention, it can be hard to determine what should be given priority. As most high schoolers can attest, the four years before heading to college are some of the busiest years in our lives up to that point. Academics, athletics, jobs, social activities and artsy activities all take up time in the average teenager’s life. Of course, academics should take priority in high school, but athletics provide life-long benefits that every student should receive. The most obvious benefit to be gained by participating in high school athletic activities is the physical rewards that come with regular exercise. People who exercise regularly live longer and experience fewer health problems than the average couch potato. Starting good exercise habits in high school only increases those benefits, as a recent study conducted by Cornell University showed that elderly men who participated in high school sports were 70% more active than men of the same age that didn’t participate in a sport when they were younger. Aside from the obvious physical benefits, high school athletes
learn a number of life skills that become invaluable in their professional life. Teamwork, leadership, and problem solving skills are all developed on high school sports teams. Teammates on high school teams are put in situations that require a combined effort for success every time they compete, be it on the football field or on a cross country course. In practice it is often the leadership of the teams’ senior members that ensures things go smoothly. Developing new plays or competition strategy strains athletes in a different way, forcing them to think critically about different scenarios and come up with solutions to any problems they encounter. While a lifestyle focused around one specific activity is rarely healthy, all high school students should consider making athletics a part of their life. That being said, the best option for most teenagers includes a healthy balance of a wide range of activities, thus promoting development across all parts of one’s character.
Editorial by Zach Brehm Photography by Clara Cozort
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The Arts
e better student? Arts The debate between the significance of arts versus athletics has been around for a long time. Although athletics offers some valuable contributions to younger people, being involved in artistic endeavors offers more benefits in the scheme of life. Being on an athletic team typically calls for some type of team effort. There is almost always another person there to focus on, rather than focusing on someone’s inner self. The artistic side of people allows the individual to dig deep into who they are, without the distraction of an entire team or group. In my personal experience, sitting down at a piano is what always helped to sort through what conflicts me. On a sports team, I have never been able to focus on myself and what is going on inside my head. The music I play is an outlet for all of the confusion. Along with helping the confusion, it’s normally when I’m happiest as well. If more high school students could experience this kind of outlet, it could create a healthier-minded student body. According to Teenhelp.com, 20 percent of teenagers will experience depression before adulthood. I believe that depression can
result from a misunderstanding of a person’s inner self. Music and/ or arts open up the mind to different possibilities, unlike a sports team where the team must be put before the individual. Athletic teams can be helpful for teenagers, and should not be completely taken away from high school students. Having a job requires a lot of team work and dedication to others. Teams help to build these values into young adults. Although they can be helpful, in comparison to the arts, they do not give to young students what is essential for success in the future. Being involved in music has helped me to realize who I truly am, and I wish other young adults could experience this feeling as well. Instead of just focusing on the sports teams, the student body as a whole should give more appreciation towards the artists at CHS, such as the poets, writers and performers. Athletic teams play a big role in our school, but music and art increase the understanding person has of him or herself. After all, if a person doesn’t understand their own self, then who will?
Editorial by Bryanna Youtzy
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Tastes of Fall
It’s that time of year again! Fall is here and it’s brought with it cooler weather and more time spent indoors. That being said, Periscope has a way to help you occupy your time in this fall: baking. Instead of spending money on bakery products or harassing your parents to make you sweet treats this fall, utilize these two easy recipes Periscope has to offer.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte With the fall season comes lots of recipes that involve pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll, pumpkin cheesecake, etc. One big pumpkin treat that seems to be on the rise in popularity is the pumpkin spice latte. The pumpkin spice latte gain a lot of recognition through Starbucks. Starbucks first released the PSL, as it’s been dubbed, in 2003. Since then it has become incredibly popular. So popular in fact, that Starbucks has taken to releasing this seasonal drink earlier and earlier every year; this year it was released on August 25. That being said, for die-hard PSL lovers, supporting an addiction to PSL can be pricey as each drink can cost between $4-5. This quick and easy PSL recipe is the solution!
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2 C. steamed milk 2 tbs. canned pumpkin 2 tbs. vanilla 2 tbs. sugar ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice ½ C. espresso OR strong coffee
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Directions: 1. Add the 2 cups of milk to a microwave safe mug and heat until steamed – about 2 minutes. 2. Once heated through, pour the milk into a mason jar – add in the pumpkin, vanilla, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and strong coffee (or espresso). Cover with a lid and shake. You can also use a blender if you prefer. 3. Pour the drink into 2 separate mugs and garnish with whipped cream and extra cinnamon on top (optional).
Easy Monkey Bread Muffins These sweet treats are perfect for anytime of day. Though they are slightly messy, they are very tasty!
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3 (12 oz) packages of refrigerated biscuit dough 1 cup of granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions: 1. Heat Oven to 350 degrees. Put foil or paper liners into muffin tin 2. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into thirds, and then cut into smaller pieces.Shake biscuit pieces in plastic bag and add all pieces to 1 muffin cup. 3. Continue until all biscuits are gone or muffin tins are full. 4. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. 5. Spoon 1 teaspoon of mixture over each muffin tin. 6. Bake at 350 for 17 minutes. 7. Cool and eat! The muffins should just pull apart. Recipes gathered by Chenta Shirley Photography by Chenta Shirley and Marissa Steck
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