Spring 2018

Carlisle High School

623 W. Penn Street Carlisle, PA 17013

www.chsperiscope.com

Vol. 72, Spring issue

Stand out from the herd: embracing individuality

Parking mayhem: How can we fix it?

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Who’s who?

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eriscope Staff

Periscope is a student-created magazine whose mission is to showcase student achievement, inform the Carlisle High School community of upcoming issues and events, and provide entertainment for students at CHS. The Periscope staff produces the magazine while learning the roles of staff writers, photographers, editors, and business managers. We will uphold all press standards in the creation of this publication and abide by ethical and legal practices set in place by press laws.

Kate Muir Adviser

News

Disclaimer: Articles designated as “Editorial” represent soley the views and opinions of the author, not the 2017-2018 Periscope staff, CHS Administration, or the CHS student body.

Becca Winton Editor-in-Chief

Sports

A&E

JT Kuhn, Claire Neiberg, Samantha Martin (Editor), Mouna Hakim

Autiana Easley, Claire Whalen, Meg Tate (Editor), Cayla Abbey

Admir Durakovic, Carol Etzel (Editor), Treston Johnson, Releigh Norrell

Student Life

Photography

Perspectives

Abigail Lindsay, Skylar Bowers, Verity Stine (Editor), Kathleen O’Neill

Gwen Almeida (Photography Editor), Maddison Young, Cameron Fritz (Photography Manager), Mackenzie Miller

Heidi Heinlein, Ashley Ivanoff (Editor), Josetta Checkett (Contest Manager), Reese Daugherty

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 be 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 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

Table of Contents Spring 2018

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Guitars, grants, and great music: Coffeehouse helps students further their music careers By: Claire Neiberg

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Further your learning for less: scholarships available at CASD By: JT Kuhn

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The real competition for indoor track: is it an official sport?

By: Autiana Easley

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A walk downtown: stores in Carlisle By: Carol Etzel

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Stand Out (Editorial) By: Ashley Ivanoff

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“Dyeing” to be different: How hair dye, piercings,and tattoos encourage individuality By: Kathleen O’Neill, Abigail Lindsay, Skylar Bowers

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Parking mayhem: How can we fix it? (Editorial) By: Becca Winton

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Where did you come from?

By: Verity Stine

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Forms of Expression: CHS students shine in alternative sports By: Cayla Abbey, Claire Whalen

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Got fries?

By: Treston Johnson, Releigh Norrell

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Across the spectrum: high school students and autism By: Samantha Martin

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Another one in the crowd (editorial) By: Reese Daughtery

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Delete: how social media is eliminating individuality (editorial) By: Heidi Heinlein

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Winter sports chill through their 2017 season By: Meg Tate

Who’s who?

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Bri Murray (far right) plays the ukulele onstage with her band at Coffeehouse. Murray received one of the two “Horizons” grants.

Claire Whalen plays the guitar at Coffeehouse.

Whalen received the Barbara Miller Hardy grant from Coffeehouse.

Will Solomon (right) plays guitar at Coffeehouse. Solomon received one of the two “Horizons” grants.

Guitars, grants, and great music:

Coffeehouse helps students further their music career

“The purpose of Solomon. “It is a way the grant money was of conveying emotion “There [are] all these to give the students an sound, the different elements that go through opportunity to deepen, Music is an outlet for many to express their tone of the sound, explore, and enrich some individuality. Carlisle High School’s Coffeeinto playing it [music] that and the way each note house, which gives students a way to share this aspect of their love of treated.” you can use to bring forth is Solomon music that they might not form of self expression, recently helped three added, the emotion,” students achieve their goals in music by award- otherwise have a chance “Just like no two to explore if it weren’t for ing $500 grants to further their pursuits. people are the same, -Bri Murray this gift of money,” said The founder of the Coffeehouse program, no two instruments, Hench. grant recipient retired teacher Sue Hench’s love and dedicain my case guitars, are Senior Bri Murray has tion to the program has made this new step the same, so there is been involved with music possible for the organization. a sense of individufor most of her life, as she not only sings, but “The most rewarding aspect of being ality with each guitar you pick up that can be also plays the piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, and involved with Coffeehouse is seeing this perfect for what a specific individual requires mallet percussion. amazing talent that these high school singers, to express themselves.”

Murray uses music to express her individusongwriters, and musicians have that might Solomon will be the only senior to ever get ality. otherwise not be tapped if it were not for a the “Horizons Grant,” as the grant will only “There [are] all these different elements that program like this,” said Hench. “It gives them be open to juniors after this year. go into playing [music] that you can use to a chance to have an outlet and a voice.”

A third grant, won by senior Claire Whalen, bring forth the emotion,” said Murray.

Over the years, Coffeehouse has purchased was classified as the “Barbara Miller Hardy Murray plans to use the money she received instruments for students to use but wanted to Grant” –a donation from the Hardy family in on voice lessons. do something different. memory of Barbara Millar Hardy, who recent“I want to learn the proper technique to Jimmy Wilkinson, one of the other teachers ly passed away. Hardy found great joy in comhow to sing, and I in charge of Coffeeing to Coffeehouses, so her family donated a think it would round house, had the idea to “The purpose of the grant me off more as a per- grant in her honor, as she would have wanted award grants to students to contribute to a student’s music career. money was to give the former,” said Murray. involved in Coffeehouse.

Music has helped Whalen in multiple ways.

A talented guitar This year, three grants “A lot of the time I want to tell someone students an opportunity to player, senior Will were awarded; however, something, but I don’t have the guts to say in deepen, explore, and enrich Solomon plans to use person,” said Whalen. “It helps me communiin the future, only one will be. some aspect of their love of the money to purchase cate and have an outlet.” a new acoustic-elecTwo “Horizons Whalen plans to use the grant to take voice music...” tric guitar for gigs in Grants,” as the Coffeelessons so she can “strengthen [herself] vocalcollege next year. house grants are called, ly to advance further in pursuing music.”

-Sue Hench, Solomon also uses were awarded to senior The last Coffeehouse of the year, the Last Coffeehouse founder music as a chance to Will Solomon and junior Cup, will be held on May 4 in the Fowler express himself.

Bri Murray, with the courtyard, featuring performances from CHS “It is a way of speaking without having to money being supplied by Coffeehouse. seniors. think really hard about exact words,” said 4 PERISCOPE Story by Claire Neiberg Photos courtesy of Kyra Jackson

Further your learning for less: Story by JT Kuhn Photography by Cameron Fritz Scholarships are in abundance in and around Carlisle Area School District. There are many great opportunities awaiting the interested student.

The Carlisle Area School District offers 61 scholarships; some scholarships are based locally, while others are available nationally.

“Each year the Bison Foundation awards scholarships to selected seniors based on various criteria including academic achievement, community involvement and service as well as excellence in a particular discipline,” the Carlisle Area School District website said.

The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship is one of the many scholarships the school district offers. This scholarship is offered to college bound seniors who show leadership, and who are in need of financial aid.

Ron Brown Scholar Program is a scholarship for college bound seniors who are African American. Ron Brown scholars need very high grades, a letter of recommendation, high test scores, and must submit an essay in order to be considered.

Most students who go to college are awarded some sort of scholarship. About two thirds or 66.6%, of full-time students paid for college with the help of financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships in 2014-2015, according to Bigfuture.Collegeboard.org. This is great news for hardworking students looking to get a little financial boost for college.

Each year, in the United States alone, over $46 billion in scholarships are given out to high school students aspiring to further their learning, the U.S. Department of Education reported.

The Federal Student Aid office, run by the U.S. government, said “Scholarships are gifts.

They don’t need to be repaid. There are thousands of them available…”

A common misconception is that students must have ridiculously good grades or be athletically gifted to receive a scholarship. This is not true at all. While some scholarships do take grades into account, and students usually have to have a 2.5 GPA to be in the running, not every scholarship is run that way.

For example, a student could be awarded a partial scholarship for writing an essay about a certain topic, having divorced parents in the family, or even things that are much easier than that.

Bryce Walker, a senior at Carlisle High School, received a $10,000 scholarship to

scholarship opportunities available at CASD

Every year, college becomes more and more expensive. How will you pay your way through higher learning?

Duquesne University near Pittsburgh. He received this scholarship for his work in the classroom, which was demonstrated by his 3.2 GPA. Walker “applied like he did to any other school and got automatically considered for the scholarship.” Walker said that receiving scholarships like this one will help him “pay off almost all of his student loans sometime

in the future.”

In today’s society, where money and education feature heavily in every aspect of a person’s life, it is very helpful to have a helpful boost for hard work in the classroom, athletic fields, or even around the community; something that is not hard to come by in the Carlisle Area School District.

Winter sports chill through their 2017-18 seasons

Story by Meg Tate Photography courtesy of Camera Box

Girls Swimming: Record: 4-7 Highlight: Meet against Hershey because they acted as a team cheering for everyone in the pool.

Boys Swimming: Record: 6-5 Highlight: Meet against Hershey because even though they lost, they came together as a team really well.

Girls Basketball: Record: 4-18 Highlight: The team was very supportive of each other during every game, no matter the score.

Boys Basketball: Record: 12-10 through regular season, 0-1 in playoffs Highlight: This year’s seniors went undefeated against Cumberland Valley throughout their four years and eight games.

Winter Cheer: Record: 4th at 2018 Competitive Spirit Championships Highlight: Qualified for states for the fourth year in a row

Wrestling: Record: 3-5 Highlight: Taking first in Hagerstown duals and second in the Carlisle Christmas Classic

The real competition for indoor track: Story by Autiana Easley Photography by Meg Tate On Sunday, February 25, CHS’s Indoor Track team ranked 7th in States at Penn State University, the first time in Carlisle’s Indoor Track history.

Indoor Track actually isn’t new to CHS, and while most people have heard of it throughout the second half of the school year, this year is the first year the sport has been taken more seriously, according to members of the team.

The sport was first introduced as a club here at CHS. Instead of typical meets, there are only about four invitationals a season, with the players working towards qualifying for a state title.

“Our head coach, Ed Boardman, has really been pushing it to trying to make it a sport, with focusing in on with attendance and taking all meets seriously is a way to advance it to becoming a sport. We’re having a lot of success,” said junior Meg Lebo.

The players competed against high school teams like Saint Francis Academy, which is located in the Philadelphia area, and State College.

Sophomore Sophia Toti described CHS’s indoor track team as being completely different from her old school in North Carolina.

Is it an official sport?

Sophia Toti powers around the track to help claim the 7th place title in State College. This is Toti’s first year on the team.

Toti said, “It also wasn’t established as a sport, but we didn’t have to work as hard for it there as we do here.”

Athletics director, George Null said, “There’s a process of something becoming a club and an affiliated sport and there’s criteria that needs to be met, and some of that criteria is not being met. We have to follow the rules.”

Indoor Track is considered more of

Meg Lebo participates in the Indoor Track meet in State College. She enjoys Indoor Track and wants it to become an official sport at CHS.

a “school function” rather than a club.

According to Null, the Indoor Track team has all the aspects of a school team, such as checking for eligibility, providing a trainer, and requiring sports physicals and medical documents, but they can’t be funded as one.

Costs, such as transportation, come from the track team itself and the budget increases through each function.

“The Indoor Track team should be running everything that the track team does, but we don’t have the facilities, or the money, and it just becomes a financial issue,” said Null.

“The districts are helping the funds as much as they can. We’re starting to recognize players with letters and awards and paying some of the coaches salary, but it can’t be a full-fledged thing right now.”

Additionally, the PIAA recognizes Indoor Track as a sport, but there has to be enough schools locally, Mid-Penn, to have Indoor Track established as a sport that meets all criteria; there has to be a league.

The decision has to be made through administration protocols, with the evidence being submitted to the superintendent and then referred to the board.

Although the Indoor Track season is over, the players and coaching staff are still reaching to convert the sport into an established sport here at CHS, but the need to meet the standards for the PIAA is essential.

A walk downtown: unique stores in downtown Carlisle

Story by Carol Etzel Photography by Gwen Almeida Every town has its local businesses, but there is something special about the downtown community of Carlisle.

These store owners have one-of-a-kind shops that are run by dedicated, hardworking individuals.

There is a wide variety of stores that offer many different products. People from all corners of town travel to visit these shops.

These local businesses are the heart of this town. It is where the community comes together and supports the hard work that makes this town special.

Featured in this article are some of the more unique shops you can find downtown.

Mummert’s Chocolates 21 W Pomfret Street This family-run chocolate shop has been running for 25 years. Their specialty chocolate is handmade, tempered, real Swiss chocolate. You cannot find chocolate of this quality everywhere, making this shop one to visit.

Pat Craig Studios 30 W Pomfret Street This small boutique has much to offer. They offer guests a very broad appeal- from custom made picture frames to quirky gift items. Items sold in this store are things that many people will generally use. They also have in house artists that produce many of their products.

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Marjorie’s Gems 44 S Hanover Street This vintage jewelry shop is different from traditional jewelry shops. They are an estate jewelry shop, meaning the items they sell are second hand. You can find vintage, modern, and antique jewelry at their location. You can also sell jewelry that you no longer wear and they’ll give you money back.

Pomfret Street Books 21 E Pomfret Street As book stores are becoming frequently rarer, this location is still standing strong. This bookstore sells used books and has a very large variety to choose from. Being so close to the war college brings in many different people from all corners of the world. Some of the most popular genres purchased at the shop are military history, literature, and theology/philosophy, but they sell books from all genres.

Artist Market boutique 16 W Pomfret Street This boutique offers unique clothing that is not found in big chain stores. Their three brands are located in California and Florida. They also sell pottery that is microwave and oven proof.

Time’s running out--and so are the yearbooks!

The year will soon be over; how will you remember it in years to come? Buy a yearbook and treasure the year forever! See Mrs. Muir in M34 to reserve your copy of this year’s book, but don’t delay--you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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t u o d n a t S Students push the world forward by forgetting the stigmas and being unique. This is how students are doing just that at CHS.

Editorial by Ashley Ivanoff Photography compiled by the Periscope staff Individuality is exactly what the word suggests: a person’s ability to be an individual. In other words, it is their distinctiveness or how a person seperates themselves from the crowd.

What gives a person this ability though?

How does this one word describe nearly 7.5 billion individuals, each uniquely different?

The answer is simple because what makes us individual is not typically something we do on purpose. Instead, it is built into us, simply a part of daily life. However, when we examine it, individuality is not straightforward and not just one small part of our lives. It is the collection of what’s inside our heads, on our bodies, and in everything that we do.

Such little things as our clothing, hair, or hobbies make us unique as well as many other aspects of our lives.

One blog, Ilanzlanzen.com, suggests that there are 17 different aspects of a person which make us unique from one another: • a person’s experiences • perceptions • beliefs • creativity • genes • physicality • relationships • hobbies • intelligence • senses • tastes • personality • communication • humor • goals • intuition • willingness to put forth all of these aspects of ourselves.

Each individual person has their own version of these aspects. Genes, beliefs, aspirations, and all the other pieces of a person and vary from one person to the next.

These different aspects can affect a person in many ways, and most of them affect each other in some way or another. Intersections in these topics are common and influencial to one another.

For example, our taste in music is greatly influenced by our environment and access to different kinds of music.

Our friends and relationships are created because of agreement between two people’s personalities.

The most important and and complicated intersection of individuality and personality is arguably the effect of our experiences and willingness to put forth ourselves.

Often times, people’s willingness to share is shamed if their experiences are not considered cool or important by others.

However, when a person’s personality is in question, it is important be conscience of what makes you different and, rather than hiding it, loving yourself for it and using that talent or specialty to better yourself and others.

In today’s society we often push away these differences as we don’t like what we can’t understand. Because of this many people have learned to internalize their unique talents, concealing them from the world.

Imagine though, the strength and prosperity that might grow from recognizing

and encouraging the use of these unique talents.

In a blog post about marketing yourself to employers, advertising expert Jeff Weis of Harbinger Ideas said, “[...A]s you get closer to defining your unique talent, your excitement level will rise as it strikes a chord with what really defines and drives you.”

Encouraging others to find their unique talents and use them rather than hide them within themselves would change the world into a more productive and driven society.

However, it is important to highlight these individuals rather than push different people aside. Sometimes it can be difficult to accept but celebrating individuals creates an open society which allows people the ability to move up in the world.

Because of the importance of individuality, in this print issue of CHSPeriscope, the staff has chosen to highlight ways that we believe people can or should be allowed to express Featured on this page are some of the students interviewed about their unique talents, quirks, or hobbies: Catherine Moseley (12), Maddie Bradford (12), Emily Sedlack (12), Jamie Hafner (12), Maddison Young (12), Gwen Almeida (12), Cameron Carey (12), Callie Barnhart (12), Emira Mustafic (12)Andrew Luzzatto (11), Reece Bower (11), Emma Stone (11), Becca Winton (11), Meg Tate (11), Jacob Rahut (10), Becca Schroyer (9)

What is individuality and how does it affect us?

“Dyeing” to be different:

How hair dye, piercings and tattoos encourage individuality Story by Kathleen O’Neill, Abigail Lindsay, and Skylar Bowers Photography by Verity Stine, Maddison Young, Kate Muir, Carol Etzel, Cameron Fritz, Gwen Almeida The body is a canvas waiting to be filled.

Many students choose to do so in different ways to express their individuality.

Tattoos Tattoos are a way that students can express themselves in school and in life. It is a permanent way to put your message in the world, commemorate a meaningful moment, or connect yourself with someone you love forever.

Students get tattoos for many reasons: significance, memorial, or just plain rebellion. It makes them stand out and helps them express their individuality.

Senior Beth Petrunak said, “[Having a tattoo] makes me feel really special because I have something on my body that I think is really cute and is different from everybody else.”

Tattoos are considered cool in today’s society. Many young people, like the students of CHS, get tattoos to look cool or be popular, but tattoos are much more than that.

“It’s like my little secret,” said Petrunak Everyone has a reason for their expression through tattoos. The human body is a canvas, free for students to decorate to their own liking.

“I started off with blue and purple and then everyone else started doing blue. I had to be different. I had to be individual.” ~Rita Veneziale

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Piercings Many other students chose to decorate themselves through piercings.

Earlobe, conch, cartilage, eyebrow, nose, tongue, lip, belly-button, and gauge. All different types of piercings that make a person individual and unique.

Piercings give people the opportunity to show off their style. Though it is more likely for girls to get piercings, many boys decide to express themselves in this way.

One the most common piercings is the earlobe piercing, but some people decide to pierce their ear lobes the whole way up to their cartilage.

“I got piercings because I want to be different from others and I really like the look of them,” said Maria Brown who is a freshman and currently has seven piercings, three on each ear lobe and a cartilage piercing.

People also decide that they want to show their differences and get piercings elsewhere on their face, stomach area, and even in other unusual places.

The options of jewelry for piercings are endless, allowing people to become creative and show themselves through different ways.

There is so many different combinations of piercings available that everyone can have something completely different.

Piercings are definitely a popular, quick, and easy way to express their individuality.

“I really wanted to [dye my hair] because my friend had dyed her hair and I wanted to try it.” ~Aisling Dolan

Hair dye For those who aren’t a fan of needles, hair dye is a great way to express yourself.

Hair dye, a colorful way to show individualtiy, is another popular choice among high school students. From brightly colored hair, to a more natural look, anyway you may choose to dye your hair can be seen as an expression of yourself.

Last year, sophomore Alyna Rice-Media dyed her hair blue, but this year decided to change it after choosing to have a new outlook on life.

“The red makes me feel as if I am changing not just my appearance but the way I think” said Rice-Media.

The color that someone chooses to dye their hair can have a deeper meaning and having the option to express that is important.

The Carlisle High School Student Handbook states, “Students have a responsibility to be well groomed and appropriately dressed for school.”

However, it then continues with “hair styles and styles of clothing are matters of individual taste”.

This allows students to have freedom to express themselves through their own individual taste in their hairstyle.

Individuality can be shown through many forms. Hair dye is just one way to vibrantly stand out from the crowd.

“I’ve always wanted to dye my hair pink but everyone always asks me ‘Why pink? Why not blue since its your name?’ I would always turn it on them and be like, ‘It’s also pink if you think about it because in French my name is Bleu Pink.’” ~Bleu Rose Dennis

Parking mayhem: How can we fix it?

Editorial by Becca Winton Photography by Ashley Ivanoff The Carlisle High School parking lot has long been host to a myriad of emotions: frustration, anger, anxiety, annoyance, and general irritation. These feelings are bound to surface when hundreds of new, teenage drivers in a time crunch are put together in a small lot, but there are ways to lessen them.

According to school records, there are approximately 300 spaces for Carlisle students to park in and about 343 parking passes have been sold. Some students have purchased multiple parking passes since their family might have multiple cars, which could account for the some surplus of passes.

On top of these staggering numbers, many students also choose to park without passes.

When counted on a recent school day, Periscope staff members found 90 cars without a parking decal.

Over and over again, the school administration threatens to fine and tow those cars without parking passes. But the times that this has actually happened are few and far between as the majority of students who choose to park without a pass are only given a warning slip.

Students who come to school late often struggle to find a parking spaces. Drivers have to get creative and really put their parking skills to the test for the few spaces available.

When spots get tight, students find new options. This could range from parking by Grace Baptist (the small private school across the street from CHS) or parking in the grass by the greenhouse or even (in the winter months) parking on top of snow piles.

CHS administration recognizes the lack of parking availability and has opened up part of the Swartz clocktower parking lot to students who are unable to park in the main lot of the chool.

Most student drivers, however, are upperSearching out a parking spot is the worst part of many students’ days. When the lot fills up quickly, it’s no wonder that many students find alternative spots, such as the grass or on side streets.

classmen who have classes in McGowan and have to report to the McGowan Main Office if they are late. This requires the dreaded seven minute hike from Swartz to McGowan which adds to the anger and frustration which began with not being able to find a parking spot.

To combat this growing problem, the 20182019 school year students should come with changes to the outdated parking policies by instituting individual assigned parking spaces.

If the school parking lot had numbered spaces then students could buy a parking pass that correlates to a specific spot.

There is an endless list of the advantages to assigned parking spaces.

Drivers would have a much harder time parking without a parking pass and each student would know exactly where to park and would not have to worry that their spot might be stolen. Students could also paint and design their spots which would make the CHS campus even more colorful and unique.

Many other schools across the United States allow their students to paint their parking spaces. Schools such as Lebanon High School

in Lebanon, Indiana, Southwestern High School in Carrol, Kentucky, and West Orange High School in Garden, Florida allow their students to customize their parking spots.

Drivers that would like to customize their spot could come in on a designated day before the start of school to paint or otherwise color their places. All other drivers would purchase their space during the school year in the same fashion they do now, at the McGowan office.

Administration would also benefit greatly as because they would be able to know where each student’s car would be. Safety concernscould be handled more quickly. Security would also be able to keep a better track of students coming and going from campus.

As the number of student drivers at CHS continues to increase, eventually permanent changes in the parking lot will need to be put into place. The chances of an accident occuring in the parking lot is raised every day, as new drivers search for coveted spaces.

Right now, in the midst of increased security and a movement towards stronger school spirit, assigning parking spaces could really make a large impact at CHS.

Adeline Campbell-Prest, Ontario, Canada 1378 miles from Carlisle, PA

Lizzie Manti, Duncan, OK 1348.3 miles from Carlisle, PA

Ben Mouritsen, Savannah, GA 677.9 miles from Carlisle, PA

Where did You come from?

Students in Carlisle Area School District come from all across the globe. Here is where some of the farthest travelers have come from and how far they are from where they were born.

Paisley Weaver, Guangchang, Jiangxi, China 7719 miles from Carlisle, PA

John Key, Dublin, Ireland 5354 miles from Carlisle, PA

Jaimee Lyons, Iwakuni, Japan 6963 miles from Carlisle, PA

Michael Julias, Pangasinan, Philippines 8395 miles from Carlisle, PA

Information compiled by Skylar Bowers, Kathleen O’Neill, Abigail Lindsay, and Verity Stine Photography by Maddison Young, Kate Muir

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forms of expression: chs students shine in alternative sports Story by Cayla Abbey and Claire Whalen Photography courtesy of the athletes featured

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Rob Hankes

Aislinn Thomas

Senior

Junior

Around the 14th century, fencing originated first as a form of training for the military in Germany and Italy. It wasn’t until about the 15th century that it became a sport. The very first olympics where fencing appeared was in the 1896 Game of Athens.

Since the age of 10, Rob Hankes has been participating in fencing. It is a sport that he has learned to love. Hankes said, “Well basically, one summer I was told that I needed to do something with myself, so I thought that fencing seemed cool.”

In Rob’s first match, it was just a team of him and ten other adults. But now, as of April he got his first rating winning a competition of a local to regional site. Currently, he is playing in competitions in Carlisle for a club team.

Rob encourages people to try fencing. It’s a great experience and can be very exciting at times.

He said, “It can be expensive to start and be scary at first. But don’t get discouraged.”

Overall fencing can be an exciting and fun experience. For Rob even though it’s something that he has been doing for a while, he still feels like he is growing in this sport. He is excited to see what else is in store for him with one of his favorite hobbies.

Aislinn Thomas takes part in Irish step dancing. She has been dancing since the fall of 2007. Irish step dancing is very unique and it takes a lot of dedication.

In the mid 1800s, Irish step dancing was brought to the stage. This style of dance includes a stiff upper body and quick movements of the feet. A lot of people perform at competitions in groups or can perform solo.

One day, she was at an Irish festival where she first saw people performing Irish step dancing. After watching just one performance, she was hooked.

She said, “I started classes in the months following that.”

Participating in Irish step dancing gives you many different opportunities. She dances 4 to 5 days a week for about 3 hours each practice.

Thomas said, “I love that it allows for me to travel, compete, and connect with people from a bunch of different places.”

Dancing gives you the opportunity to connect with the crowd and she said that she loves that aspect of performing.

She said that her biggest accomplishment was, when she won the 16U award at the North American Championships.

Thomas recommends anyone to try it CHS students participate because it can be a fun experience for all. in many different sports,

Megan Nitchman Senior

including rather unique ones like these. Since these sports are not offered through the high school, the students involved have to find time and places that fit their needs and goals.

Horseback riding (equestrian) first made its debut as a sport in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. This sport includes riding, driving, steeplechasing, and vaulting with horses.

Megan Nitchman participates in horseback riding. She started riding when she was 5 years old.

She is very dedicated and practices between 3 and 4 days a week during the school year and 5 days a week in the summer.

Megan has 2 horses and she takes care of them every day.

Megan referred to horseback riding to whenever you’re stressed out and go for a drive.

She said, “There’s so many things to focus on so you can forget about any distractions and just lose track of time.”

Nitchman said, “There is always new things to learn because every horse is different.”

She had a very special moment that she’ll never forget from her time in horseback riding.

She said, “The first time that me and both of my horses laid down together at my house in the pasture a few weeks after we brought them home, it was super peaceful and just a happy moment for us all.”

That was her favorite moment between her and the horses. As horseback riding has been getting more popular and expanding, she does recommend horseback riding and that anyone can do it.

Jonathan Cox Freshman

Mountain biking is a sport that involves riding a bike off road and over rough terrain. The bikes are very similar to a regular bike that one would ride on the street with, except they have special features that help them ride through the trails.

Jonathan Cox races for several different mountain biking organizations for the school as well as teams outside of the school. Every year he is trying new teams and traveling all over Pennsylvania.

Cox began mountain biking about three years ago when one of his best friends introduced him. Since they lived close to each other, it was easy to just go out and ride their bikes together.

He has many things that he loves about mountain biking.

Cox said, “I love being outside in nature, I know that sounds super cheesy but it’s true. I also love riding challenging and gnarly trails with my friends and having a good time.”

With all of the positives, Cox also finds some things to be challenging about the sport. In the times that Cox has been mountain biking, he was never been in any serious accidents. In fact, even after a minor accident, he still managed to win his race.

He said, “What I tend to find challenging is steep rocky sections of trails and big jumps scare me, but afterwards I always feel a sense of accomplishment. Pushing yourself in a race is also really challenging but rewarding when you get on the top step of the podium.”

Mountain biking is not a very common sport, but many love it. Cox recommends it to anyone that is looking for an exciting adventure.

Cox said, “Mountain biking is a great sport that is super exciting and can take you to some of the coolest places in the world.”

North Hanover Grille - 37 N Hanover Street

Red Robin - 236 Westminster Drive

Got fries?

Walnut Bottom Diner - 936 Walnut Bottom Road

Gingerbread Man - 5 S Courthouse Ave.

Cafe Bruges - 16 N Pitt Street

Taco Bell - 401 E High Street

Story and Photography by: Treston Johnson and Releigh Norrell As students in a generation which values diversity, we find it important to bring attention to things we find creative and unique.

For three weeks, Treston and Releigh embarked on a journey to discover and review the most creative and appetizing fries within the Carlisle, PA area. Six different batches of fries were reviewed in relations to our extensive rubric, and these are the results.

WALNUT BOTTOM DINER – DISCO FRIES

Uniqueness – Fries are boiled twice in beef tallow; however, they do appear as a normal “country fair” fry. Includes homemade ketchup. (3/5)

Uniqueness – Fries with garlic seasoning. (2/5)

First bite – The first bite felt juicy. The ketchup seemed a little runny, however you could definitely taste the sweetness of a tomato. The golden fry felt hallow and crunchy. (4/5)

Overall (13/25)

Overall (21/25)

First impression – The fries were served in a basket with garlic and parsley sprinkled on top. Looks fresh and recently fried. (2/5)

First impression – The fries were served very hot. The cheese and gravy on the fries were bubbling/boiling. A slice of processed cheese was used. (2/5)

RUBRIC First impression – How are the fries served? How do the fries smell? (1-5)

Taste – The fries were salty and a little too well done (slightly burnt). The gravy was a good texture and wasn’t too runny; however, it does overpower the cheese. Unfortunately, the fries under the gravy were very soft and soggy. (3/5)

Price – Is there a good amount for the pricing? (1-5)

Taste – Are the fries fresh? (1-5)

Uniqueness – Do the fries bring something new to your taste buds? (1-5) First bite – Is there a good crunch? Are they cold? Too hot?

(1-5) (--/25)

Price – Including tax, the fries were priced at $4.29.

It was a large portion; however, it wasn’t a “deal.” (4/5)

Uniqueness – Messy. Poured over gravy on poorly made cheese fries. (5/5) First bite – The first bite was crunchy, warm, and salty. Ate with forks. (4/5) Overall (18/25)

CAFÉ BRUGES – FRITES W/ HOUSE-MADE KETCHUP First impression – Fries were served in a cone shaped structure, fancy. Appeared gourmet and fresh. (5/5) Taste – The taste lingers in your mouth, not in the back of your throat but on your taste buds. Ketchup is very sweet and easy to tell it was house made. A perfect amount of salt.

(4/5) Price – With tax, the fries were $5.30. (5/5)

TACO BELL – NACHO FRIES First impression – Fries were orange and were served in less than 30 seconds. Came in a paper bag. (1/5) Taste – The fries were a little spicy because of the Mexican herbs/spices covering them. The spices do get caught in the back of your throat. Does not taste like a fry. (2/5) Price – Including tax, the fries are $1.06. A great amount for a small price.

(5/5)

Uniqueness – The fries are served with nacho cheese and topped with Mexican spices. (3/5) First bite – The fries are very soft and have no crunch. However, they are surprisingly packed with flavoring. (2/5) Overall (13/25) GINGERBREAD MAN – SEASONED FRIES

First bite – Fries had a boring taste, and seasoning wasn’t strong. Crispy, but no crunch. (2/5)

RED ROBIN – GARLIC HERBED FRIES

Taste – Fries are basic with seasoning only on top. Crunchy but there is no salt. Tastes like normal carnival fries with little garlic.

Eventually we got bored and started dipping in chipotle sauce to get flavoring. (1/5) Price – The fries including tax were $3.17.

(4/5) Uniqueness – Is garlic unique? (1/5) First bite – The fries were crunchy on edges but very soft in the middle. This may have been because they weren’t fried all the way through. (2/5) Overall (10/25) NORTH HANOVER GRILL – FRESH CUT CHEESE FRIES First impression – The fries were served on a plate with a side of horseradish. The fries were topped with pepper jack cheese which was melted throughout the fries. The fries appear golden and not burnt. (4/5) Taste – The cheese is very stringy but does not have a strong taste. Fries have little crunch and very little or no salt. (3/5)

First impression –The fries were served in a to-go box on plaid paper, similar to a carnival purchase. Seasoning was found on every fry.

The fries looked as if they were just fried because a little steam could be seen coming off of them. (3/5)

Price – With tax, the fries were $6.13. (3/5)

Taste – The fries were a bit dry and a little spicy due to the seasoning. Golden, but some were burnt while others were very soft. Not a lot of salt was used. (2/5)

First bite – Fries are soft and fresh. A lot of cheese did not stick to fries and had little flavor. (3/5)

Price – With tax, the fries were $4.19. (4/5)

Uniqueness – Fries with cheese, however with an additional dollar you can add bacon or chili.

With an additional five dollars, you can add crab. (3/5)

Overall (16/25)

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Websites to Visit for More Information: Autism Self Advocacy Network: http://autisticadvocacy.org/ This organization is run almost entirely by people with autism and provides plenty of information on ASD, as well as editorials expressing the true opinions of people with autism.

The Autism Society of America: http://www.autism-society.org/ The Autism Society of America is a grassroots organization that advocates for autistic people, both through social change and legislation.

Organization for Autism Research: https://researchautism.org/ This organization uses science to help inform people with autism and their families of solutions to medical, educational, and social needs of autistic people.

Across the spectrum: high school students and autism Story by Samantha Martin Photography by Mackenzie Miller

This can be due to [students with autism] being hypersensitive to noise or touch.”

At Carlisle High School, as well as many other schools, there are services available Although autism is extremely common to assist students with autism. One of the among American youth, it often seems as if it most common supports in place for autistic is forgotten and misunderstood by the those students is an Individualized who do not have autism, or are “ASD [Autism Spectrum Education Plan (IEP), which not related to someone with Disorder] is defined by a lists in-class services needed by autism.

According to the Autism So- certain set of behaviors the student in order to succeed and is a “spectrum in school. ciety of America, at least 1 in condition” that affects “Some of those students 68 children in the United States individuals differently have [an IEP], if they also have have some sort of autism and to varying degrees.” learning disabilities as well.” said spectrum disorder, although -The Autism Society of Jones. “They may also have an that number may actually be individualized education plan higher. However, no two autisAmerica just for the diagnosis of autism. tic people are alike, as autism They may not have a learning disability, but functions on a “spectrum” that encompasses they are definitely affected by how things are different behaviors and conditions. presented to them in class, or how they may “ASD [Autism Spectrum Disorder] is deget along in a group, or if they work better fined by a certain set of behaviors and is a individually.” “spectrum condition” that affects individuals Even with these supports, however, autistic differently and to varying degrees,” said the students often still struggle socially. This is Autism Society of America’s website. partially due to a culture that has become Autism Spectrum Disorder includes hostile towards autistic people over the Asperger Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, and past few years, namely due to Pervasive Developmental “They’re very unique, the rise of internet culture.

Disorder, very individual, there KnowYourMeme.com has according to the Autism are a million points on multiple pages devoted to the Support of West Shore’s the spectrum, and every use of autism as an insult or website. student on the spectrum slur, while Instagram’s autism “There are different levels is different, just like every hashtag shows photos of on the spectrum, and some student in the high school real autistic people alongside students need a lot more is different.” memes deemed “edgy” or assistance, some students -Johanna Jones, insulting. The use of autism as need a lot less assistance,” an insult has even moved beCHS counselor said Carlisle High School yond the Internet, with figures counselor Johanna Jones. as well respected as Romanian “They’re very unique, very Prime Minister Viorica Dancila (see sidebar) individual, there are a million points on the using it as an insult. spectrum, and every student on the spectrum The use of “autistic” as a slur only adds to is different, just like every student in the high the discomfort autistic students feel in social school is different.” situations, as it contributes to a fundamental People with autism often struggle with makmisunderstanding of the disorder that isoing eye contact and holding conversation, and lates those that have it from the rest of the many have sensory issues and motor issues. population.

This can cause issues for students at high However, this misunderschool, as high activity levels “One of the things standing can be combated by can cause sensory overload for that is really important students who take initiative in many autistic people. is understanding, and educating themselves and oth“If they are at the high having sensitivity to it... ers about autism, said Mann. school, students typically Take a step back and “One of the things that is struggle with social issues think ‘Hmm, maybe this really important is understandand with sensory issues,” is a different approach.’” ing, and having sensitivity to said Rebecca Mann, the Vice -Rebecca Mann, it,” said Mann.

President of Operations for Education and When a student is having a the Education and Autism Autism Divisions of conversation with an autistic divisions of Northwestern Northwestern Human person, Mann suggests, they Human Services. “Fluorescent Services, Vice President should try to understand their lights, sounds of bells ringing, perspective, much like how busy hallways with all the extra they would with other students buzz and people accidentally who think differently from them. bumping into people [can all cause problems].

Story by Samantha Martin Photography by Mackenzie Miller

“Take a step back and think ‘Hmm, maybe there is a different approach,’” said Mann.

Another way students can help autistic students feel more welcome in school is by celebrating their unique traits. According to the University of Leeds’ Disability Service program, students with autism often have excellent observational skills, and pay great attention to detail. Autistic students often have an area of expertise they specialize in, the university said, and their knowledge of the subject is often very in-depth.

Students can learn more about autism by visiting the website of one of many autism advocacy groups, or of an autism research center.

Romanian Prime Minister uses “autistic” as insult, cleared of discrimination charges Story by Samantha Martin

Outside of the internet, the use of “autistic” as an insult or slur has increased in politics as well.

In February 2018, Romanian Priime Minister Viorica Dancila described Romanian lawmakers as “autistic.”

“I believe these people are autistic and don’t see and don’t hear what is obvious for those of good faith,” the Los Angeles Times reported her as saying.

Dancila, who became Romania’s first female prime minister in January 2018, was referring to lawmakers who suggessted that her political party, the Social Democrats, wanted to push Romania from the European Union and, by extension, the Western sphere of influence.

According to Politico, the Association of Parents with Autistic Children quickly called out the Prime Minister for her comment, but also noted that Dancila was not the first politician to use “autistic” as an insult.

“This is very worrying and shows the level of politicians’ understanding of autism and the issues of people with this condition,” the organization said.

According to the Spokesman Review, the Romanian National Council to Fight Discrimination looked into Dancila’s statement as potentially being discriminatory against people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but voted 8-1 that the Prime Minister was “within the limits of freedom of expression which doesn’t constitute discrimination,” however, the European Autism Association, another autism advocacy group in Europe, is looking to contest the council’s verdict.

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Another one in the crowd

“Individuality is the aim of political liberty. By leaving the citizen as much freedom of action and of being as comports with order and the rights of others, the institutions render him truly a freeman. He is left to pursue his means of happiness in his own manner.”

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Editorial by Reese Daugherty Photography by Maddison Young How do people distinguish themselves from others? Is it important whether a person stands out or falls in line with everyone else?

In this day and age, there are hundreds upon thousands of ways to stay in touch with the rest of the world. Whether this involves social media, the entertainment industry, or any other form of modern communication, people today know how to stay in touch.

However, this constant contact may be hurting us in more ways than we know.

The problem with constant communication with the rest of the world is the unseen pressure from society to look, act, and dress a certain way. When people are pressured to conform to a certain standard of living, individuality will cease to exist. Is this really

what we want to teach future generations?

One of the most well-known societal constructs tends to be appearance. This can refer to someone’s clothing, makeup, hair, hygiene, body image, etc. The general outlook on appearance is to follow a gruesome quest for absolute perfection and an unattainable standard of beauty.

For example, women are often told to wear makeup to achieve a perfectly proportionate face with enhanced features, lips, eyes etc.

The brutality from society alone can be stressful enough, but the constant need for flawlessness can become financially concerning to women, and other people who regularly purchase makeup.

According to the Huffington Post, the average woman spends $300,000 on makeup in her lifetime.

On the other side of this spectrum is

the construct given to men. From a young age, men are taught to bottle up emotions to preserve their masculinity. Emotional repression can be an incredibly dangerous outcomes such as broken relationships and mental health issues.

The gender construct which shrouds males works hand in hand with the female construct.

According to an article from Psychology Today, “Of course, discouraging men’s emotional expression has other repercussions as well. For one thing, it reinforces the popular stereotype than women experience emotions more than men, when if anything, the opposite may be more true when it comes to emotional extremes.”

This further highlights the societal pressures in terms of emotions/behavior for both sexes.

On top of the pressure to bottle in emotions, there is one societal construct that has held back individuals for years: the shame of simply being different, especially in terms of disabilities.

People who have disabilities are often ridiculed for being different simply because they don’t fit the cookie cutter expectations which is accepted by society. However, people with disabilities are a major part of society.

According to DisabilityStatistics.org, 3,085,278 people in the U.S. alone suffer from some sort of disability. This major part of society is pushed away and those with disabilities are told that they won’t have the same opportunities as others simply because of their disability.

According to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, “Despite 30 years of equal opportunity legislation in Victoria, discrimination still exists in Victorian schools. Half of the students and parents in our survey reported discrimination at school. One in four educators has witnessed discrimination.”

Discrimination like this, against people with disabilities, is directly against the better society we need to promote individuality.

Individuality is incredibly important in order for people to thrive.

According to Psychology Today, “Adolescent growth toward young adulthood proceeds along two major psychological paths: establishing independence and developing individuality.”

Without these basic rights, it is impossible for people to grow into themselves. People should be allowed to pursue the happiness that comes with being free of constructs.

Being different and not succumbing to a mold is not a sin. Individuality is what allows growth and prosperity and the last thing people need is the unreasonable shame and fear that comes from not blending into the mold we have constructed.

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How social Media Is eliminating Individuality Editorial by Heidi Heinlein

Even though students do not randomly break out into song to express their feelings, Glee got one thing right. There is a social pyramid in high school and everybody aspires to be at the top.

Social media is a big part of society today. A report by Common Sense Media shows, 75 percent of teenagers in America have profiles on social networking. If someone is not a member of a site such as Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc., they seem to be out of the loop constantly. Social media is the new way of communication and getting the word out to mass amounts of people, but it is also used to reveal a user’s individuality.

Some might say these social platforms are a form of art. It allows the person to express themselves through photos, captions, edits, comments, videos, etc. It seemed like a great idea at first until the pressures of society’s standards started to take effect.

Expectations cause teenager to believe that they need to fit this “perfect image,” and they can achieve that online even if they are not like that in reality. They can be whoever they want to be behind a screen. This becomes exasperating work; having to keep up with these different personalities. For example, many Instagram users may have multiple accounts, “rinstas” (real Instagram account) and “finstas” (spam accounts that consist of rants and the real individual they are).

The alter ego that people take on is who they believe will be “accepted.” They think being different or unique might not be acceptable to everyone which dulls people’s sense of individuality. Shares, retweets, likes, and comments fuel the desire, but it can make one seem like their real self is worthless.

A survey by the Royal Society of Public Health found that people ranging from 14-24 years old that are members of social media platforms are impacted when it comes to mental health and well being. The survey results found that Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all led to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image, and loneliness. These feelings are additions to reasons why people will hide their unique traits.

Some people base their whole self-identity on social media. Hayley Raney, writer for The Register, wrote, “Teenagers are clueless to who they are because they depend on social media to discover it.” There are many accounts of cyberbullying and social media is the venue.

Pew research found that “nearly 39 percent of teens on social network have been cyberbullied in some way, compared with 22 percent of online teens who do not use social networks.” This bullying can discourage people to be themselves. If they take on the image people want, they cannot be tormented for it.

Social media pressures cause people to oppress their individuality in hopes to protect themselves and move up on the social ladder. Being unique is seen as different and that has a negative connotation. They believe they are looking out for their best interests but they are really taking everything about them that makes them unique and hiding it away.

It even has affects permanently such as diminished social skills. People are afraid of rejection and social media is their blanket.

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Who’s Who? Have you been keeping up with Periscope on social media?

These silhouettes represent five of our Humans of CHS personalities from this year, our weekly feature that highlights the people that make up our CHS community. Can you guess who they are by the quote below each picture?

Go to CHSPeriscope.com and check out Humans of CHS on the home page for the answers.

“I have been in choir since I was in middle school, probably sixth grade.

I like how you can interact with people. It sounds good whenever we are all together, and you can hear the different parts of the choir.”

“[The most interesting place I’ve been is] El Paso, Texas. Because the food there was way better than Taco Bell, and the culture was just very welcoming. It was a lot better than we could’ve imagined.”

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“I feel like something everybody should do once in their lives, if I had to pick, [is] probably read a good book because reading takes you to new places even though you are still in the comfort of wherever you want to read. [One good book I read recently was] The Book Thief because it was from the point of view of death.”

“This guy comes up […] and I serve him his food. [H]e was like, ‘I love how you serve with a smile. Always keep that up because that is such a good quality, especially later on in life.’ I just remember feeling I was in such a bad mood. I [was] frustrated and hot and angry and this compliment just made me feel so good. [S]omething I didn’t notice I was doing and it was like second nature and to get complimented on it made me feel really good.”

“[In Best Buddies club] we were making gingerbread houses out of graham crackers and I really got close to Sarah [Neslund]. I feel like I have become friends with her.”