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Vol. 73, Spring Issue
wishing on the
future
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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
Cameron Fritz Publications Manager
Meg Tate Sports Editor
Samantha Martin News Editor
Becca Winton Website Editor-in-Chief
Abigail Lindsay A&E Editor
Carol Etzel Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Heidi Heinlein Kathleen O'Neill Perspectives Co-Editor Perspectives Co-Editor
Lillianne Hogsten Photography Editor
Skylar Bowers Student Life Editor
Disclaimer: Articles designated as “Editorial� represent solely the views and opinions of the author, not the 2018-2019 Periscope staff, CHS Administration, or the CHS student body.
Top row: Meg Tate, Carol Etzel, Kate Muir, Karolena Santiago, Hunter Nace, Kaitlyn Peck, Zack Mattaboni, Ayb Graham, Cameron Fritz, Michael Raphael. Middle row: Lillianne Hogsten, Becca Winton, Dyamond Jones, Heidi Heinlein, Kathleen O'Neill, Abigail Lindsay, Shayna Rhoads. Bottom row: Parker Shabala, Summer Hollingsworth, Skylar Bowers, Ellie Knapp, Mia Byus, Samantha Martin, Carter Smith, Carlin Diehl, Kaycee Johnson
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
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2018-19 Timeline Shayna Rhoads Life in the early 2000s Ayb Graham Where are they going? Skylar Bowers, Kaitlyn Peck CTE in college Zack Mattaboni Admission comprehension Kaitlyn Peck, Carlin Diehl Classmates to roommates Dyamond Jones Comforts of home Skylar Bowers Senior athlete spotlight Dyamond Jones Super staff: Teacher superlatives Meg Tate Hall 'Mom'itor Carlin Diehl Oh, baby! Kathleen O'Neill, Mia Byus From a student to the teacher Abigail Lindsay Senior photography Cameron Fritz Stick it to me Parker Shabala Summer blockbusters Ayb Graham Staff Goodbyes Periscope seniors PERISCOPE 1
2018-19 Year in Review
Before the home football game against Altoona Area High School, the MiniTHON committee held a paint war to raise money to fight pediatric cancer. CHS students gathered before the game to throw paint on their friends and classmates.
Homecoming 2018 had a superhero theme and a change of location. This year, the dance was held in the Swartz cafeteria and gym due to the renovations to the McGowan gym. The dance had flashing lights covering the walls, two DJs, and superhero comics decorating the cafeteria.
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The McGowan gym took 6 months to be remodeled and was opened in November for use. The remodel involved new bleachers, locker rooms, athletic training rooms, a new ceiling, and new flooring.
For the past 50 years, the “Light Up The Night� Carlisle Christmas Parade has marched down Hanover Street to South Street. Families throughout Carlisle came together to see Santa, floats, flashing lights and to drink hot beverages.
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JAN FEB This year held the 50th CASAC Science fair at Yellow Breeches Middle School. Every year, over 600 students from CHS enter the Science Fair. From the 18th through 20th of January, students submit their projects and await the judges’ results.
At the senior night basketball game during halftime, there was an award presentation from the U.S Army. Ben Nix and his sister, Morgan, were surprised by their father who had been serving in Afghanistan for the past 7 months.
MAR APR The indoor percussion group,“Misfit,” placed tenth in the competition last year; however, this year they ranked first. CHS won the championship in Chambersburg after a year of preparation.
To gain money for their trip to Chicago, Wingin’ It! hosted a walk or run .5K. Then, at the end of the race, there were wings and an after-show. The event made it on the local news and in the Sentinel, which was reported by Herd TV.
Story by Shayna Rhoads Photography by Mia Byus, Camera Box, Vera Erfle, Sarah Rendon,
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Life in the early
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Information gathered by Ayb Graham
The graduating class of 2019 is the first class to have been born completely in the 21st century. This year’s seniors shared what their life was like in the early 2000s, and these are the results.
What were your hobbies? THEN
NOW
Top 5 hobbies/activities
DANIEL LEWIS
What type of music did you listen to? THEN
50s
R&B
CAROLINE CARSON
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NOW
Top 5 music genres
Top 5 games
What board games or video games did you play? THEN
NOW
MATTHEW EDLIN
What shows did you watch? THEN
Top 5 tv shows
NOW
DARAH ARRAHEEM-WATERS
Teachers share their favorites from when they were younger HOBBIES “I was in the musical, as well as a swimmer and I was in art classes, as well as a class president.” -John Holtzman, art
MUSIC “I listened to old rap, alternative rock, All American Rejects etc…” -Ellie Park, English
GAMES “We did a mixture of board games, and PacMan.” -Ana Sena, ELD
TV SHOWS “Cartoons, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, Road Runner were some of my favorites.” -Brett Ickes, social studies PERISCOPE 5
Where are they GOING? Allegheny College Delaney Kronheim Rebecca Winton Bates University Brady Chilson Baylor University Benjamin Nix Lydia Roussell Bloomsburg University MacKenzie Ellis Carol Etzel Rebekah Hughes Butler University Christina Papavassiliou California University of Pennsylvania Dramane Ba Dayne Grays Catholic University of America Vera Erfle Charleston College Alexandra Davis Columbia College Chicago Hannah Frick MaKaylan McCullough Brianna Murray Delaware Valley University Jaden Motter Dickinson College Katherine Barone Evan Bates Cole Boback Jacob Bream Jacob Lampley Dzejlana Mehmedovic Evan Ocker Rosa Portilla Matthew Presite Margaret Tate
Duquesne University Gracen Cabral Emma Foy Grace Neff Eastern Michigan University Caleb Richwine Georgia Southern University Cera Schulke Gettysburg College Matthew Edlin Hampton University Kennedy Akujobi Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) Yusuf Abakar Max Bechtel Armin Begic Mikayla Bretz Brianna Brown Makayla Buchenauer Naya Burke Dominick DeLorenzo Alan Dillon Raygon Finkenbinder Ian Garman Levi Gelsinger Bailey Greeger Cameron Greene Noah Hashinger Sydney Henderson Benjamin Hughes Abigail Hurst Hunter Johnson Meghan Frutsche Hali Keeseman Alexcus Koch Gunner Kuhn Ashton Lavigne Melody Martin Cole McCalister Paul McIlhenny Christian Miller Keyanna Mims Ania Moore Emily Munoz Alex Rentze William Rice
Rylinn Sheaffer Montella Shope Gabrielle Silvious Cassondra Slusser Morgan Smith William Vohs Micah Webb Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Joseph Durbin Harding University Paige Tollett Haverford College Lillian Sweeney Hood College Marlise Newson Indiana University of Pennsylvania Reece Bower Leila Dan Koulou Amel Hajdarevic Haylee Hurt Kena Magar Daniel Richards Juniata College Connor Hoch Arianna Line Kent State University Kaitlynn den Hoed Cameron Fritz Keystone College Alexa Shughart King’s College Dylan White Kutztown University Stephen Burkett Sophia Chovanes Elijah Ibrahim Xavier Kellam Azjanae Mountz David Peele
Kurtis Ravenel Lebanon Valley College Trevor Hamilton Liberty University Madison Kelley Caitlin Quattrone Emily Weitoish Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Emma Stone Maryland Institute College of Art Henry Pluta Maryville College Anna Renninger Messiah College Collin Diehl Abigail Garrido Nevin Koproski Delaney Moore Margret Schmuck Mercer University Emma Gilliam Millersville University Damian Disbrow Sydney George Madison Green Elizabeth Rickrode Misericordia University Robert Angell Mississippi State University Sarah Rendon Moore College of Art and Design Hannah Aust Lanik Minaya Mount Holyoke College Aisling Dolan
Mount St. Mary’s Matthew Carrion Nicolas Nunnally Caleb Padgett Norwich University Andrew Luzzatto Ohio State University Genia Purdy Ozarks Technical Community College Daniel Thompson Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Andrew Howell Pennsylvania College of Technology Christopher Brown Joshua Dellinger Sydney Overmiller Kayla Reifsteck Chad Seibert Matthew Threet Pensacola State College Jaylin Williams Jaurequi Penn State University Jalen Dollesin
Ashley Forrester Amelia Hardesty Thomas Kim Ella Krebs Charlize Lopez Maxx Mackereth Patrick Nickle Nicholas Otto Jennifer Sena Aislinn Thomas Ava Wendelken Penn State Mont Alto Samantha Schroth Paige Wood Penn State York Peyton Ashby Pittsburgh Technology College Ournajia Hempstead Saint Joseph’s University Caroline Carson Mary Grace Harty St. Lawrence University Olivia Gorak-Lacquement Salt Lake City Community College Trinadee Winget
Savannah College of Art and Design Madison Gould Scotland Campus Drew Chestnut Shippensburg University Kalei Arnett Tricia Ashmore Matthew Bridges Grace Colestock Seth Collins-Bloomquist Bryce Dunkelberger Benjamin Farner Kendra Fisher Dean Franjicic Christian Kuhn Daniel Lewis Michael Mazias Jacob Morris Tessa Paulus Riana Peters Aidan Piper Travis Ritter Curtis Setters Jacob Skura Kaitlyn Stine Cole Wolaver Tristan Wolaver
Slippery Rock University Madison Brownawell Brinley Foreman Ashley Musser Southern Virginia University Samuel Candland Stevenson University Darah Arraheem-Waters Susquehanna University Jacob Brenner Talia Clash Bethany Hanak Howard Rankine Lauren Waring Temple University Madelyn Fluss Dyamond Jones Hailey Myers Madison Van Nuys Texas A&M University Caleb Kennedy Thaddeus Stevens College Travis Jumper UNC Pembroke Kamil Smith
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University of Central Oklahoma Zachary Tofte University of Delaware Isaiah Bell University of Florida Zoe Spielman University of North Carolina Wilmington Lillianne Hogsten University of Pittsburgh Joseph Bourdon Sean Cornali Abigail Levy Delaney Mullen Olivia Vioral Jonathan Wisner University of Pittsburgh Bradford Armela Ferhatovic University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Emma Fisher University of South Carolina Megan Lebo University of South Carolina Beaufort Olayah Safouan University of Virginia Caroline Tyndall Upper Iowa University William Mosinski Virginia Tech Joseph Dimino Washington State University Elizabeth Weis Waynesburg University Isaac Wood Wesleyan University Nicholas Bowman Adam Jackson West Chester University Daija Berry Jamari Brown Tarik Dervisevic Lanie Lissner Jessica Petrunak Vasiliki Petsinis
Isaiah Strohecker West Point Grady Chapman Justin Harper West Virginia University Kayla Bowers Wilson College Alyssa Bear Dino Hamzabegovic Madison Stewart World of Life Bible Institute Joshua Murphy York College of Pennsylvania Benjamen Bybee Autiana Easley Nathan Fogelsanger Hunter Hargraves Gap Year Timir Brownlee Jarus Clay Madison Couto Antwun Grant Virginia Guenno Evan Hockley Cheyenna Hummer Mariana Machin Taylor Morrow Alyssa Mummert Katelyn Nelson Jordan Ollestad Casey Wood Workforce Payton Alexander Alexis Branch Shelly Brownawell Brandon Dillard D’Angel Dopson Destinee Foust Jhania Grant Rylee Hart NyAsia Hodge-Maye Drevan Howard Elijah Jones Colton Jumper Cameron Keebaugh Gary Keller Colton Martin Hunter Miller Jakob Morrow Collin Myers Quentin Myers Taylor Myers Aloysius Peters Devon Poole Jeremy Randolph Hunter Rhoades
Anastasia Rodites Samantha Schwarz Tyler Seibert Hunter Sipe Marissa Stephens Paradise Ulysse Krystal Villalobos-Rodrigue Ashley Waitsman Quinn Winnemore Other Jessica Ayala Guevara Jocelyn Clawson Madelynn Cutchall Jarrett Fisher Benjamin Goedhart Kate Inoue Sandra Martin Leonardo Rosado Gonzalez Kelli Sanders Kieran Smithmyer Sophia Stalker-Herron Military Osvaldo Alvarez (Navy) Christian Aryee (Navy) Nathaniel Bernheimer (Marine Corps) De’Erikka Burgess (Air Force) Wyatt Clippinger (Marine Corps) Maximus Fairbourn (Navy) Cierra Gordon (Army) Preston Greak (Army) Dustin Harbold (Marine Corps) Jonathan Masci (Army) Cora Miller Nelms (Air Force) Caleb Snyder (Navy) Israel Truett (Marines) Breawna Wilson (National Guard) Undecided Abigail Birely Jacob Bretthorst Deidre Carothers Hailee Coldsmith Meagan Difilippo Condor Hall Hayden Holliday Gustin Ginter Edwin McDilda Kianna Mitchell Logan Neumann Yash Patel Andrew Pekala Ian Peters Alexa Shughart Jamal Spells Lexus Stansfield Rachel Stossmeister Unreported Jamil Aviles Kody Bollinger
Trevor Bowermaster Victoria Bradley Casey Casteel Hayden Edwards Salko Hrnjic Jordan Hurley Tavian Gill Sadia Johnson Jettra Koy Julia Martin Liam McGovern Andrea Pereira Onan Ramos Cruz Tomy Reyes Samera Rosario Michael Smith Dane Spence Kenneth Stoltzfus Micah Sweeney Desire Weaver-Solomon Caleb Wilson Zackary Zechman
Dominick DeLorenzo makes sparks fly when he uses the angle grinder to cut metal strips. DeLorenzo switches around from engineering, auto mechanics, and carpentry, helping wherever he can.
CTE in College: Seniors prepare to continue career Story by Zack Mattaboni HACC this upcoming fall. Photography by Grace Schwartz “I learned many valuable skills that will Many seniors who are currently enrolled put me a step ahead in college and the in the Careers and Technology Education workforce,” said Gelsinger. (CTE) programs have signed with colleges to Alongside the ability to earn certifications, continue their education. many of these students feel more confident The CTE programs offered at CHS have about their studies in college and the skill sets provided students with the they possess. ability to learn a useful set of “Due to the opportunities “I learned many skills to follow a desired career Carlisle has given me, I’m not valubale skills path. The program contains over nervous for doing welding that will put me in college,” said Dominic 40 courses and has 12 separate a step ahead in DeLorenzo, a senior completing career tracks. A very successful program, college and the a specialized study in welding. CTE at CHS has allowed DeLorenzo is also going to workforce.” students to learn many skills that HACC, but has already had some -Levi Gelsinger college experience under his belt. will be valuable to them in the future. During the day he works in a The CTE program also offers many personal study due to his advanced position opportunities to participate in competitions in the engineering program. and win awards in fields of the students DeLorenzo is dual enrolled with HACC to interest. start college-level welding early. Quite a few seniors this year are going “[The HACC welding program] is very to college to continue the education they similar to what I’ve learned through Carlisle received through these programs. and my own personal work that I’ve done,” “[The IT program] gave me hands on said DeLorenzo. experience, which is extremely valuable,” The programs even have the ability to bring said Levi Gelsinger, a senior in the CHS somebody to enjoy a career path that they Information Technology program. never would have considered. Gelsinger had one of the highest NOCTI “[The IT program] really opened my eyes scores this year and has gotten many to how great of a field IT is,” Gelsinger said. certifications during high school, securing Overall, many current seniors have used his place in the IT field. He will be going to the direction of the CTE program to prepare
for their college education, but how effective is it? Tyler Helvin, a college senior who participated in the broadcasting program for four years at CHS, said that it highly influenced his decision in going to college. “It was going into the elective itself in high school that led me to want to continue it in college,” Helvin said. He also explained the benefit of the broadcasting program at CHS. “Because I took the elective for four years, I was heavily prepared for college. It was just the exact same thing as high school, just more advanced,” Helvin said. Overall, Helvin believes that students can benefit immensely from the CTE programs if they decide to continue that education in college. Even though others are prepared for college, Helvin shared the advice that things will go well even for those nervous about heading to university. “I was unbelievably nervous,” Helvin said. “I was an absolute wreck. I was thinking, ‘Am I going to be able to do this? How am I going to do this?’” It is obvious that the work of the CTE programs have helped and will continue to help the students of CHS on the path to and through college. These current seniors are the most recent to experience the usefulness of these programs unique to Carlisle.
Admission Comprehension
How the college acceptance process works and will have to change in light of recent scandals
Post-secondary institutions, such as nearby Dickinson College, have been making adjustments to the admissions process in light of recent scandals involving false records.
Editorial by Kaitlyn Peck, Carlin Diehl Photography by Lillianne Hogsten After graduation, a student’s life can take flight, and often a plan is required to set a track. Students have many options on where to go next with their lives. For many college is their choice, and the process of choosing, applying, and getting into college can be a stressful time. “[The] college admissions process involves a lot of things, it involves information coming from the student, the student goes to the university or college, and each college has a set criteria for which they admit students,” said Johanna Jones, a CHS McGowan counselor. College admissions is the process of applying to a college in hopes of being accepted into that program. Applying for colleges and meeting their requirements can be worrisome for many students. “[HACC admissions]... took me through a bunch of courses and questions about myself,” said Ian Garman, a senior at CHS. “It was all very last minute, though. I had debated on not going, but then a bunch of my friends were going to Shippensburg. In the end, I decided to go to HACC to then transfer to Shippensburg, so I could save more money as well.” Students can apply for colleges early in their senior year or junior year or they can wait until the end of their final year to take on the task of making a choice on what they want to do with their career. “Anywhere from the very beginning of the year to the end of the year we have students applying, mostly it occurs in early fall,” said Jones. Those who are looking to apply for colleges earlier in their high school career may have accommodated their educational path at high school to meet the standards of some colleges they are interested in. According to NPR reporter Clare Lombardo, in her article “How Admissions Really Work: If The College Admissions Scandal Shocked You, Read This,” “At many schools, students are more likely to be admitted in the early action or early decision cycles, which occur in the fall instead of the spring.” College is a stepping stone that takes a lot of thought. The board of admissions carefully looks through the list of students that applied, picking those that seem worthy to attending their school. The idea of someone choosing your fate can cause a lot of stress for students applying. The National Center for Education Statistics states that “the overall college enrollment rate for young adults increased from 35 percent in 2000 to 40 percent in 2017.” Applications to college from high school
students are slowly rising as years go on. More enrollments What admissions scandal? from high school to college are occurring, which means there is more competition for stuWho: Several dozen people, including 30 parents were dents to get in. Many students charged in what is being described as “the largest are taking on the journey of college admissions scandal ever prosecuted by federal college to major in a subject authorities,” according to the U.S. News and World that will further their education Report. These include celebrities Felicity Huffman and of their career. These students Lori Loughlin. have the difficult question of, “what college best suits me.” “We have students that often What: The people charged are alleged to have comapply for schools they probably mitted several violations in the admissions process, including bribing college coaches to admit their child won’t get into, which is why we have Naviance, which gives as a recruit, even though they did not play that sport, and paying Rick Singer, a “consultant,” to rig standardthem an idea of where to go,” ized test scores. said Jones. Although, some students may have a set plan and idea What happens now: Huffman and 12 other parents on where they are going, that have plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud could potentially change. Not and honest services mail fraud, after being accused of all students will get into the paying approximately $15,000 to get a boost in SAT colleges they hope for, but it scores. Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer doesn’t mean that’s the end Mossimo Giannulli, have plead not guilty to the accusaof it. School counselors are tion of paying $500,000 to Singer to create fake athletic available to help guide students profiles for their two daughters to get them accepted throughout the process, giving to the University of Southern California as recruits for them hope when things go the crew team, despite neither of them ever doing wrong. crew or participating in other sports. On the contrary, there are many underlying factors of Information compiled from U.S. News and World Report admissions that may leave some shocking and desensitized, and many students students questioning advantadon’t think much of it. geous tactics that others may have. “Some students aren’t even aware that their For example, there was a recent scandal that parents had bribed them in,” said Sayers. “So occurred among wealthy parents who bribed all in all they are left believing they had earned officials to get their children into elite colleges. their spot, but if something legal pops up they This occurrence can leave students questionare being exposed across the media.” ing what other advantages certain students Although in most cases there are many ways, may have. legally, that richer families are able to gain the “They should try to get in by making an upper hand. Those who have gone to a certain effort,” said Morgan Sayers, a junior at CHS. college can get their children into the same “People work so hard to get into Ivy League college through a legacy admission which ultischools or even regular colleges. Then people mately gives them a greater chance of gaining are selfish and take away the chances of those acceptance from the school. hard working students.” Also, donations toward the school in a Many teenagers dedicate their high school certain student’s name might give that student years to academics and making sure they more advantage during the admissions proare ‘desirable’ for colleges. That is put into cess. question when other students are given the At the end of the day though, colleges put upper hand, because of their class or position students into an environment that encourages in society. them to be successful and requires them to “Well [celebrity scandals are] something that adjust to an independent life. College opens I know was definitely going on, because it’s doors for many students, which helps them one step above someone like Jared Kushfind their true profession. Legal actions are ner whose father [allegedly] donated like six finally being taken against bribes and hopefully million to Harvard and his son who was not that sheds light to a more fair system. grade qualified got in,” said Will Tenney, a current junior at CHS. Based on the current trends of society, these types of scandals are becoming a common occurrence. These stories are becoming less PERISCOPE 11
Classmates to roommates: The decision to share a dorm with a friend Editorial by Dyamond Jones Photography by Mia Byus, Carol Etzel Choosing your college roommate can be a tricky decision. For majority of college freshmen their college roommate is their first experience living with a non-family member. Factors such as their majors, study habits, sleep schedule, and extracurricular activities of a stranger must all be taken into consideration. But what if the decision did not have to be so stressful? To relieve themselves from the stress of finding the perfect roommate, many students at CHS (including myself) have decided to room with a peer from high school. Personally, I never imagined rooming with one of my best friends until a few months ago. In October the college acceptance letters started rolling in and I had my eyes set on Temple University’s nursing program. Ironically my excitement towards the college rubbed off on my close friend Hailey Myers and, before I knew it, we were both submitting our room and board deposits. “When people heard that we were going to become roommates, they often judged and told us we’d hate each other after a few months, but I really doubt that would hap-
pen,” said Myers, an undeclared art major. We’re not alone in hoping to see a familiar face on move-in, knowing that it can calm the nerves of starting a new life without having the day-to-day support of parents and guardians. Friends MacKenzie Ellis and Carol Etzel are also among the CHS student’s sharing a dorm next year, when they move into the dorms of Bloomsburg University in the fall. Ellis will be a political science major and Etzel will be a professional writing major. The pair have been friends since middle school. “I asked Carol to become my roommate after realizing that we both are going to Bloomsburg, said Ellis. “We’ve been close friends for years and it seemed like the easiest solution to finding a roommate.” From CHS teammates to roommates, two future West Chester Rams, Vasoula Petsinis (biochemistry) and Lanie Lissner (elementary education) have also decided to spend the next four years together. “We are good friends, and we wanted to have a little piece of home with us at school,” said Lissner. Not only does rooming with your best friend mean that you get to skip the entire roommate selection process, but it also means
that after a long night of studying and inadequate dining hall food, you also get to come home to a familiar face in what can be an overall intimidating environment. The previously created bond potentially may make it easier to establish boundaries and discuss the division of dorm items. That being said, just because someone makes a great friend doesn’t mean they would make the greatest roommate. Even if the communication skills and strong bonds are there deciding to room with a close friend can be a strain on the friendship. Not all friends attending the same college can image sleeping in close quarters for a full academic year. Whether a student is rooming with a stranger or a buddy, moving into college is a huge transition. By building a strong relationship with their roommates, students are taking preventive measures to ensure that the infamous college roommate disaster stories do not become reality.
Vasoula Petsinis and Lanie Lissner have been members of the field hockey and lacrosse teams together for years. Next year: roommates.
Longtime friends Carol Etzel and MacKenzie Ellis will be rooming together at Bloomsburg in the fall. When they found out that each had separately picked Bloomsburg, they decided rooming together was meant to be. Future Temple Owls Dyamond Jones and Hailey Myers decided to live together because it was easier than going through the random roommate process.
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To live at home or to live on campus? Students that go to school near their home have to make this decision based on financial and comfort reasons.
The comforts of home:
How commuting to college can benefit you Story by Skylar Bowers Photography by Mia Byus
College can be expensive; an average cost of a public four-year college for in-state students is $9,410 for tuition and fees according to the College Board website. Room and board is an additional cost for college students to pay to be able to live on campus. These costs can be a financial struggle for many. However, there is a way to deduct the price of college life. Instead of staying in a traditional dorm at a college, many students choose to commute for classes. Commuting is an option that involves students living off campus at home with family and traveling to the college for their classes. “[Students] can have the best of both worlds where they are still attending college but they can be physically home,” said Johanna Jones, CHS Head Counselor. Commuting is an opportunity to save thousands of dollars instead of living on campus and it allows students to live at home if they feel unprepared to live by themselves or they have a personal situation that makes them want to stay home. The colleges most common to commute to from Carlisle are Harrisburg Area Community
College, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Shippensburg University, and Dickinson College, although Dickinson requires first year students to live on campus. Many colleges have different requirements on whether a student is eligible to commute or not. Usually, one of the deciding factors of the possibility to commute is if the college is considered local or regional. Kendra Fisher, a senior at CHS, already has experience with commuting to a college because she attends Shippensburg University through the ShipStart program. She plans to commute to Shippensburg University full time next year. “I haven’t had any bad experiences with it,” said Fisher. “The drive is quick and there are multiple commuter lots around campus, so I never have trouble finding parking.” While commuting has its benefits, many students prefer to live on campus for reasons such as not having to travel far for classes, having the experience of living independently, and the distance of the college they plan on attending from where they would stay. “Living on campus is a great way to meet new people and friends, you meet people really easily,” said Jones. “It’s a great way to get used to the campus and to get used to being
on your own away from your parents.” New college students may also feel that not being apart of campus life could take away the college experience. Fisher disagrees. “I do feel like I still am able to get the full college experience even with commuting,” said Fisher. “I’ve made friends in my classes that I hang out with. Also, I plan to get involved in the different clubs and organizations that the university offers.” Commuting is an affordable decision for students going to local colleges, but it is not for everyone. Of course students that are going to schools that are farther away or out-of-state college wouldn’t benefit from commuting, but it may be easier to live on campus for students who don’t want to take the responsibility of traveling to their classes. “I think it all depends on each person and their individual situation,” said Fisher. “Some people would do better living on campus, whereas other people can succeed from home. I can’t encourage or discourage commuting since everyone is different.”
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senior athlete spotlight
“My favorite moment from the season was setting a new record on the UPCUP in Maryland with the team. Some advice I have for upcoming varsity wrestlers is to not focus on the athletic expectations more than your academics.” –Seth Bloomquist
“My favorite memory from my four years of basketball at CHS would definitely be senior night. It was a bittersweet moment but I can’t wait to see what college has in store for me. One tip I have for future players is to work hard in the offseason because it shows who’s truly dedicated” –Marlise Newson
“My favorite memory from my years playing baseball is going to Virginia with the varsity team last year. My advice for upcoming baseball players is don’t waste the chances you’re given and treat every chance like it’s your last.”–Drew Chestnut
“Play every game like it’s your last and play your hardest. Never give up-believe in yourself and your abilities.” –Madison Kelley
record breakers and top finishers The Carlisle boys cross-country team placed third at the District III championship meet. Representing Carlisle this year was Jack Wisner, Bryce Dunkelberger, Jacob Morris, Casey Padgett, Evan Peachey, Michael Ginter, Andrew Booths, and Jacob Owen. This is the boys’ sixth consecutive year making championships. “Although the boys cross country team usually makes Districts,” Morris said, “We were so proud to continue the legacy because we held ourselves to such a high standard throughout the season.”
The varsity girls tennis team finished the season 15-0, winning the MPC Commonwealth Title, placing third at the district team playoffs, and advancing to the state competition. They ranked #1 out of 49 teams in the District 3 power ranking. The doubles team of Meg Ulrich and Olivia Gorak-Lacquement (above) placed third at District Doubles, advancing to the state level of competition.
Sophia Toti placed in the top 10 in the District III Cross Country Championships, finishing the race with a time of 19:45 in the girls class 3A. Toti’s time guaranteed her a spot in the PIAA championships. Toti also has two track and field school records under her belt in the 1600 M and 3200 M runs.
Isaiah Bell placed eighth at states in the 50yd freestyle and qualified for PIAA States in the 50 and 100 yd freestyle. During the PIAA District III Boys AAA Championships, Bell placed second in the 50 and eighth in the 100. Bell has been swimming for a total of 14 years and plans to continue his athletic career at the University of Delaware.
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Super Staff
teacher superlatives
You voted, we listened, and here are the winners for our annual Teacher Superlatives.
Information and photography by Meg Tate and Lillianne Hogsten
Most Likely to Become President Mr. Dutrey
Mostly Likely to be Mistaken for a Student Mrs. Gogoj
Most School Spirit Mr. Bigelow
Most Likely to be Seen with Coffee Mrs. Muir
Most Athletic Mr. Lehman
Most Mom-Like Mrs. Disbrow
Most Dad-Like Mr. Roper
Most Likely to Win Jeopardy Mr. Fahnestock
Best Storyteller Mr. Rios
Most Likely to Make Class Fun
Mr. Smeltz
Best Taste in Music
Mr. Campbell
Hall ‘Mom’itor: What is it like attending school when a parent works there as well? Story by Carlin Diehl Photography by Danielle Daughtery, Mia Byus
Learning support teacher Rob Thompson shares a moment with his daughter, freshman Chaney Thompson. Having a parent work on campus has its perks, like getting a ride to school each day instead of riding the bus.
advantages to sharing the school with a parent. A normal day for students at CHS involves “He [Thompson] drives me to school every going to school while your guardian stays morning, which is nice because then I don’t at home or goes to work. But what haphave to take the bus,” said Cheney. pens when students go to school with their Not only has sharing the school with a parents? Some may assume this comes with parent been a new experience disadvantages, but to students Cheney, but also for her who do come to school with their “There’s not really for father. parents, there really aren’t any. any disadvantages “Cheney makes work a Freshman Cheney Thompson to having a parent lot more fun for me,” said is spending her first year at CHS with her father Robert T. Thompat the school; it’s Thompson. “I get to see her friends, and spend extra time son, a Swartz special education actually pretty with her.” teacher. convenient.” Senior Kieran Smithmyer “It’s weird having a parent at -Kieran Smithmyer has been attending CHS for school, he gets in my business a longer than Cheney, therelot,” said the freshman, referring fore experiencing what it’s to her time so far with a parent like sharing the school with your parent for a teaching at the school. longer time. According to Cheney, there are also some “There’s not really any disadvantages to having a parent at the school; it’s actually pretty convenient,” said Kieran referring to his mother, Teresa Smithmyer a hall monitor at the school. Having a parent at school causes some other things to happen, like when another student might ask a person about their relations to a worker with their same last name. “People always ask me if my mom works here, I guess they just connect the dots,” said Kieran. Kieran’s mother had concerns that working with her children would be cause for concern. “Before I even applied for the job I made sure that they wouldn’t have issues with me being at school with them. It’s worked out well,” said Smithmyer. English teacher Sarah Clayville and her son, senior Students with parents working at CHS have Matthew Presite, have been sharing the halls of CHS for four years. Presite will still be close by next another advantage to having a parent conyear when he attends Dickinson College. stantly present at school, their ability to just
call their parent and request something they might have forgotten or need. “If I’m ever missing something or need something, I just text my mom and ask her to bring it to me, which is really nice,” said Kieran. Reese Daugherty has a similar situation, but not exactly the same. Her mother, Danielle Daugherty, is a substitute for CHS, meaning she doesn’t necessarily spend everyday with her parent. “I enjoy having my mom around and I don’t think it changes my school environment,” said Reese. Reese also finds that there are many advantages to having a parent working at the school. “She drives me to and from school everyday, I’m able to get gum or food from her during the day, and she’s always available if there’s an emergency,” said Reese. Reese’s mother also believes that there are only advantages to attending school with her daughter. “I have the unique opportunity to support organizations within the school and participate in school events. We have similar interests so that allows for us to make connections with one another,” said Daugherty. Daugherty also believes that there are no disadvantages to attending school with her child present. “Attending school with Reese lets me know that my children attend an exceptional educational institution,” said Daugherty. Though it’s rare for a student to share the school with a parent, it’s definitely not always a bad thing. There are advantages along with the few disadvantages of sharing the school with a parent.
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Oh, baby!
Seniors recreate their baby photos Photography by Carol Etzel, Kate Muir, Emma Foy
Gracen Cabral
Jamari Brown
Delaney Mullen
Sarah Rendon
Jenni Sena
Vera Erfle
Abigail Hurst & Joey Dimino PERISCOPE 21
From a Student to the Teacher: CHS faculty members share what has changed at the school in the years since they graduated from the district Story by Abigail Lindsay Photography courtesy of the Oracle yearbook staff After high school, many look forward to moving out of their homes and getting the opportunity to go to college. Therefore, after college, many don’t return to the place that they once called home. However CHS is unique in that it is home to many teachers that are alumni of the school. US history and civics teacher, Robert Dutrey has his education fully done through CASD going from grades K-12. Going from Mooreland Elementary school to Lamberton Middle School, then eventually ending at CHS. As a CHS student Dutrey was very active participating in the musical, Shakespeare Troupe, track and field and class council for sophomore, junior and senior year. With the musicals, Dutrey feels as though from since he attended CHS they have begun to branch out and do more non-traditional musicals. “With the musical they have really branched out in the types of shows that they do, while I was here and leading up to me being here it was a lot of the standard ones like Guys and Dolls and Anything Goes,” said Dutrey. There have also been new additions to not only activities at the school but also physically. The part of the building that connects fowler to Swartz, better known as the bridge, is a fairly new addition to CHS. Before the bridge, students only option was to walk outside to get from building to building, and this meant walking in all kinds of weather conditions. Head High School Principal Michael Black discussed when there used to be simply just the Swartz and West building, which we know today as the McGowan Building. “If you were a ninth and tenth grader you predominantly stayed in the Swartz building and that was the intermediate high school.” said Black. “The West building was consider the senior high school and that was only eleventh and twelfth grader.” This was also during a time period in which the Fowler building was non
existent. Black mentioned how it was simply just a parking lot. Therefore in building Fowler is merged both Swartz and the West building into one school. “The idea behind the Fowler building was they wanted to merge both high school buildings, the intermediate which is Swartz and the West which was eleventh and twelfth, (...) together.” said Black. With the growth in the school there have been a variety of activities and classes added to the school. “There are many more course options now,” said first year geo-environmental teacher Audrey Wronski. “There are more AP and honors classes to choose from, more art classes, and more flexibility in terms of doubling on certain subjects.” The Coffeehouse program is something that is a popular music event at CHS, however was not always around. The program began in (..) and for Dutrey this is something he feels is truly unique to CHS. “The Coffeehouse program (...) even if I wasn’t interested in it, it would have been a great thing some of my friends or a thing to go to back while I was here” said Dutrey. One of the biggest differences that some teachers have seen are in the extracurricular activities offered, such as Spring Fest. “During Spring Fest, we had something every night and it was really well attended.” said senior English teacher Michelle Disbrow (‘98). “One night they brought in donkeys in the gym and we had donkey basketball so kids would ride on donkeys and try and shoot the basketball.” Disbrow also discussed how they hosted events such as a Jell-O fight and a big bonfire. In recent years, Spring Fest has mostly been focused on the carnival and college acceptance. Even with all the changes that may have occurred at CHS over the years, there is one thing that has and will never change: the school’s dedication to provide a quality education for all students.
Why did you decide to come back to CHS to become a teacher? “I moved back to Carlisle from Calgary, Alberta, Canada to start a teaching degree at Shippensburg. When I moved back, I found out my favorite teacher from high school, Mr. Spicer was retiring. It was very lucky timing and very exciting to now be teaching one of my favorite high school subjects.” -Audrey Wronski “I have close ties to this community. I was born and raised here and think it is a wonderfully diverse place to teach.” -Jason Moyer
“Based on my upbringing and alot of the influential people in my life, here at Carlisle High School I just knew that eventually after I got into education and got my teaching job, I eventually wanted to get into administration -Michael Black
“I saw the amount of care and effort that my teachers put into my education and I wanted to be apart of a school like that.” -Robert Dutrey
Robert Dutrey Class of 2002
Michelle Disbrow Class of 1998
A Blast from the Past
Michael Black Class of 1993
Jason Moyer Class of 1990
CHS is a truly unique school, not only through the student body but also because many of the teachers and faculty at the school also attended CHS as a student. Check out these senior portraits of some of CHS’ favorite teachers and administrators. Audrey Wronski Class of 2006
Senior Photography Photography compiled by Cameron Fritz
“I liked taking pictures of wherever we went.� -Isaiah Bell
“I kind of like the rawness of nature.” -Gunner Kuhn
“I strive to showcase different perspectives of life.” -Lillianne Hogsten
“I don’t use my camera anymore; I use my phone.” -Marissa Stephens
“I always try to notice those small details that nobody notices.” -Abbey Birely
Re e c e B ower
For senior Reece Bower, film photography is just as valid as digital. His passion for photography transcends modern technology. It all started when he was very young and playing with his father’s camcorder. It was “huge and unwieldy” and recorded on cassette tapes, but Bower loved it nonetheless. When he received his first smartphone, the ability to take photos wherever he went became a reality, giving him the chance to hone his abilities. “Every chance I got I would take pictures of literally anything,” Bower said. Still, Bower was not satisfied. He worked all summer before sophomore year, using his savings to buy his first camera. In the years follow- can be ing, his passion grew. As much as he valued his digital photography, Bowyou er believed that he had found a more “real” form of capturing images. On the wall in Bower’s bedroom, there are over 100 Polaroid pictures taken by him. His collection of cameras includes both vintage and new. His favorite is called an SX 70, and although difficult to use, it takes the best quality photos. Although his portfolio contains award winning photography, his favorite is of his cymbals because “it has a lot of meaning to me personally.”
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Story by Cameron Fritz Photography by Reece Bower
Stick it to me
Stickers and the stories they tell
Story by Parker Shabala Photography by Elijah Jones, Cameron Fritz Self-expression is very important as a teenager. One of the ways that people can quietly show the world their passions is through the medium of stickers. Walking through the halls of school there is something you will see many students holding, and it’s not just a cell phone. I’m referring to water bottles. And when you take a close look you will see many with a collage of stickers covering them. Not meaningless little pictures--rather a storyboard of who you are. Whether your bottle is bare or cluttered with stickers, it paints a picture for others to see. You might display images of sports or clubs in which you participate. This shows your enthusiasm for academics or athletic endeavors, and you take pride in your active life. Or you maybe the type of person to stick to political jargon on your bottle. This could mean you are passionate about the issues, or this is something you are pursuing later in life. It is a common practice to accumulate the stickers over time because it paints a picture of your growth and development. What may have started as a care free sticker, turns in to a storyboard of your interests, one that people notice. “People always notice the rainbow goat and they ask me where I got it from,” said senior Katie Barone. “I just stole it from my brother!” Stickers have spread from being on just water bottles to a variety of items. From school
“My Dickinson sticker is my favorite because it represents new beginnings and moving on from high school to college.” -Katie Barone computers to mini fridges, students find a way to cover these items in their own story and personality. “I started decorating my personal laptop a year ago because I wanted to show people my presonality,” said senior Lillianne Hogsten. Hogsten’s favorite sticker is a turtle from Hawaii because her parents got it for her and her brother goes to school there.
What may seem as a simple accessory turns into something much deeper once you take a closer look. These stickers display your creativity while showing off your personality to the school.
“My stickers are a mixture of the college I’m going to, UNCW, and ocean things because I’m an environmentalist.” -Lillianne Hogsten
Senior Elijah Jones sticker bombs his mini fridge. He’s been doing so for over two years.
“I bought some off of Amazon and collected a bunch of them over time.” -Eli Jones
Summer blockbusters: Movies to look forward to this summer Story by Ayb Graham Photography courtesy of IMDb
Summer is a great time to get out and try new things, but it’s also a great time to unwind. Movies are a great way to combine these two goals, while also enjoying the free air conditioning. Many new blockbusters are coming out this summer, each having their own special features. From Godzilla: King of the Monsters to Toy Story 4, we are sure that there’s something coming to a theater near you that will satisfy your need for entertainment and relaxation.
The Lion King (2019) is a live-action production of the original Lion King released in 1994, following the classic story of Simba and his revenge on his Uncle Scar. The new version takes the original film and adds some sparkle to it. Not only are the newly updated visuals stunning, but the film features many big name celebrities such as Donald Glover, who plays Simba, and Beyoncé, who plays Nala. When the new visuals and iconic voice-acting merge together, it’s sure to be an amazing film. This is a great movie for all ages and tastes alike. Release date: July 19. Rating: PG (expected).
This movie is a film adaptation of the book Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and has been a horror choice for many kids throughout America. The plot takes place in 1968 in Mill Valley. It follows a girl who finds a cursed book in an old abandoned mansion that was written by a tortured girl who wanted to share her secrets. These stories come alive and haunt a group of teenagers in the town. From zits filled with spiders to a scarecrow that comes alive, if mysterious and horrifying stories are your forte, this movie is for you. Release date: August 9. Rating: PG-13 (expected).
Spider-Man: Far From Home is a sequel to the huge movie, Spider-man: Homecoming. Far from Home follows Peter Parker on his school trip to Venice, Italy. He decides to not take his suit, as Italy does not need a “friendly neighborhood spider man.” In true Marvel fashion, it all goes awry when Nick Fury calls upon Parker to use his suit. Shortly after, Hydro-Man shows up battling Mysterio. This leads to Parker battling his superhero life and social life at the same time. This is a must-see if you love the classic Marvel banter and action. Release date: July 2. Rating: PG-13.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is a brand new film in the long line of legendary kaiju movies, featuring 17 monsters, each having their own design. The monsters you should be keeping an eye on are Godzilla and Ghidorah, currently the strongest known monster Godzilla will be fighting. However, monster-on-monster conflict is not the only battles you will see in this movie; different human agencies also pick up arms to try to defeat these mega-monsters. This is an excellent movie to watch if you love huge battles, and breathtaking shots. Release date: May 31. Rating: PG-13.
Toy Story 4 is a new animated sequel to the classic series. The film’s main plot is about Bonnie’s new toy, “Forky,” who runs away in a disgruntled manner. Woody goes on an adventure to get this toy back for Bonnie’s sake. He goes to a carnival and finds a hidden toy club, which leads him to question the lifestyle of him and his friends. This all happens while trying to return before Bonnie gets back from a road trip. If you loved Pixar films as a kid, this movie will be a great nostalgic trip for you. Release date: June 21. Rating: G.
PERISCOPE SENIORS SAY
Goodbye
I am incredibly grateful to be a part of this Periscope family for the past year. Moving here nine months ago, I had no idea how loving and welcoming these people would be, and I am so thankful for their open arms; Periscope was a breath of fresh air in the chaos of the year. I have only been here for a short time, but the memories made here will last a lifetime. Thank you Muir for being such a supportive figure in my life, and thank you to the editors for always being a friend. Mahalo a aloha wau iā ‘oe!
In Periscope, I got to explore and discover a creative side of myself I never knew I had. In Periscope, I was valued as a writer and a photographer and treated like a professional. In Periscope, I learned to follow and I learned to lead. In Periscope, I joined a family, and after two years of journalism with my family, it isn’t going to be easy to say goodbye. I’m not upset about leaving high school, and I’m certainly not one to show my emotions, but if any goodbye is going to make me upset it’s this one. Peace out.
It seems unreal that I’m writing my Periscope goodbye. After three years, this staff has become a family and M34 has become a home. I am so grateful to Periscope for teaching me how to escape my comfort zones. Being on staff has given me the opportunity to see this school in a unique way and I am incredibly grateful for that. See y’all on the flippity flip.
In my senior year, I have spent more time in M34 than I have my own house. Periscope has brought so much laughter, love, and stress to my life. I am so thankful for the dark chocolate Oreos, coffee, and endless support from my Periscope family. I won’t miss high school, but I know I will miss making this magazine and the wonderful people who always have my back.
During the end of my junior year I reluctantly added Periscope to my senior schedule after realizing I did not have enough credits to fulfill the graduation requirements. It was by far a blessing in disguise. Although this was my first and final year in Periscope I made some awesome friends and unforgettable memories with the staff. So long Periscope, it was fun while it lasted.
It is crazy to think that three short years ago, my freshman self was being convinced by my sister’s friend to join the Periscope family. Now, three years later, I am so happy that she was so convincing. Joining Periscope was one of the best decisions I made in high school! The atmosphere in M34 is something that I am not ready to let go of in the coming weeks. M34 has become my home. It is the most loving atmosphere! Thanks to all who have participated in Periscope over my three years. You have made my time there special and full of life long memories.