Eastside: June 2013

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Vol. 47 No. 10

Cherry Hill High School East: 1750 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

June 2013

Dr. John O’Breza: Saying goodbye to East ■ By Juliet Brooks (‘13) Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Dr. John O’Breza, principal of Cherry Hill High School East since 2002, is ending his career at East this summer in order to pursue other interests and opportunities.

O’Breza does not call this a retirement—he intends to remain as active as ever. He looks at the change more in terms of seeking new expe-

riences. He has been working in Cherry Hill professionalism but also voluntarism… I am since East first opened in 1968. His first teachproud in the sense that my job was to help ing job was an internship at summer school at [events] happen wherever I could.”

East, and from there he taught at West for a few O’Breza has not been an overbearing leader. years. Although he has bounced back and forth a He believes that leading is about working with few times between the high schools, he has not good people. His philosophy has always been, left the district.

“It’s a matter of making it happen for people.”

The majority of East’s students picture He tends to believe the best of people. By placO’Breza only in his adminising trust in his stutrative role, but he spent “In the end I guess you can say this dents and faculty from around half of his career in with anyone—we’re all looking for a the beginning, the classroom. O’Breza was O’Breza encourages an English teacher until place to be, a place to land, a place to them to take responsi1987; he taught all grades be productive, to do something that bility for their actions. and levels of English and has rarely been interests us, inspires us, makes us He taught diverse electives disappointed. from Creative Writing to feel good about our purpose in this Another part of his Great Books. O’Breza said job was to ensure that life, this world.” of his decision to be a students and staff -Dr. John O’Breza his teacher, “I like school. could do what they I like books. I like were passionate the environment. I like the other about. people. It was actually when I O’Breza said, “There are certain rules. My job started high school and went to is to know what the rules are and figure out college I just knew I was going to what’s permissible. And therein lies the art.” wind up somewhere in a high O’Breza views his work not as a chore, but as school, teaching.” a life mission.

“Whether in the classroom or in a leadership The Teacher position in the school, as we care for others we care for ourselves. It’s a tidy kind of package. It’s When asked how he would a good way of thinking about the world and one’s describe himself, O’Breza said, purpose in the world… As an administrator you “As a person of service.” do what you can in maintaining and advancing O’Breza added, “Work has your school, this enterprise, providing opportunever been a burden or a chore, nity for others… It’s looking beyond yourself to and people do different things others that helps one’s soul. That’s at least the in their world, in their lives, for way I think about the world.” different reasons… You want to be purposeful, for whatever The Arts Enthusiast reason. I have a sense of service to others… Service to othAn integral part of O’Breza’s personality is ers is really service to self.” his great love of the arts.

O’Breza enjoyed his time as He has always been an avid reader. He plans a teacher because he enjoyed to attend more theater productions, expand his meeting different students. He musical tastes and travel to China to visit his liked the challenge of adjustson, who has been teaching there for two years. ing his teaching style to the various tendencies of his stuThe Good-Bye dents. Even though not all of his students appreciated the Working as principal has been a full-time subject he taught, O’Breza did occupation for O’Breza; he often stays long after not mind. the late buses have left the building and arrives “You have the challenge of early every morning. O’Breza finally decided it engaging people who didn’t was time for him to move on after months of want to hear about books or deliberation. writing or anything like that He said, “I could probably ask and work out so it was more of a real and some kind of arrangement to be gone for a genuine world in which they month, but that wouldn’t be right for the school. lived, and I appreciated that,” And what I would be thinking about all the time he said. from a distance is what’s going on back there?

You know, and you get into that. So it’s just The Administrator time.”

Even though O’Breza will miss the school, he In 1987, O’Breza took on a believes in his decision. part-time job as a supervisor in “I’ve had a sacred trust for a while. It’s now the English Department. By the for somebody else. Nothing is forever. It is not an 1988-89 school year, he had moved easy thing to decide… I’ve loved it all… we were to work as an administrator at all happy to be in Cherry Hill with a supportive West, where he stayed until 1996. He community, and I loved West, I loved East. It’s then returned to East. just time. And I think that kind of consideration O’Breza said of his career, “You’re doesn’t come easy. It’s something you think only as good as the people around about a lot.” you, and when the people around you Cherry Hill East thanks you, Dr. O’Breza, for have such a great spirit of not only your dedication to upholding that sacred trust.

Photo by Meghna Kothari (‘15)/ Eastside Staff

Dr. John O’Breza has been the principal of Cherry Hill East since 2002.

Inside This Issue

Seniors reflect on high school years Seniors Pg. B

Senior Superlatives Seniors Pgs. F-G

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All-East team revealed Sports Pg. 23

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June 2013

Lin writefully earns acclaim for hobbies ■ By Meghna Kothari (‘15) Eastside Staff

If you think school work is hard enough, try writing a book within a month as well as being in multiple musical groups…no big deal for Derrick Lin (’13).

Lin, a soon-to-be East alumnus, has left quite a mark at East. He participates in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a contest held in November in which participants must write a 50,000-word novel. The catch is that the novel must be completed in a month’s time, beginning on November 1 and ending on November 30. Lin took up the challenge and successfully completed writing a book.

“It’s an urban fantasy [about] two countries that don’t really like each other, but they’re trying to get closer to each other,” Lin said.

Lin mentions that magic is involved as well.

Not only did he participate in the November contest, but he also participated in Camp NaNoWriMo, in which the same contest is held in April.

Lin enjoys writing mostly fictions and fantasies.

He also enjoys writing fanfictions online, which are stories on characters, such as those from books or movies, written by a fan of

the work.

“A lot of my books have a lot to do with the sciences,” Lin said. “There is a lot of explanation about physics, conservation laws and things like that. A lot of [the book] is based off of

chance to edit them.

“That’s kind of the point of the [contest], too – just to get your ideas out, whether they’re good or bad,” Lin said.

Additionally, Lin is involved in three musical

Andi Leff (‘14)/ Eastside Staff

Lin writes literature as a hobby. what I learn in school.”

The book he wrote this past November, however, is more based off of history since it discussed the relationship between two countries. Overall, Lin has started several books but has fully finished two novels. He hopes to publish them as soon as he gets a

groups in school: symphony orchestra, pit orchestra and string quartet. He plays the viola in these groups at school, and he can even play the piano.

What most people are turning heads about is Lin’s hallway singing. He often enjoys singing songs from Broadway musicals,

children’s songs or songs from video games.

“Why not? There should be more music in people’s lives. Also it [allows me to] let out my emotions,” Lin said.

As a musically inclined individual, Lin thought briefly about joining theatre, but due to his busy schedule, he does not believe he would have had the time for it, especially with all of the time that he dedicates to the musical groups.

Though Lin says writing would be a dream job, he is not pursuing either of his hobbies as a career but, instead, will be studying engineering at Cornell University.

“On one hand, I need life experiences, like normal life experiences, so I’m not going to go directly into writing. It’s a hobby basically, so I can do it while being an engineer. Same thing with music,” Lin said.

Overall, Lin enjoys having diverse interests.

Whether it is music, writing or science, he likes having such a variety of things to do.

So next time you hear someone in school randomly singing a rendition of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” it is probably just Derrick Lin strolling through the hallways all the while finishing yet another novel.

East students care for animals In regards to a fundraiser for the Animal Orphanage that took place throughout January, Steve Friedman (’13) said, “We weren’t expecting that much stuff, and then we go to the front of the Any student who loves four-legged furry creaschool and both boxes were full.” tures should check out the Animal Welfare Club.

The success of this fundraiser is very exciting.

This group met every Wednesday in the library The club now has a box at Pet Supplies Plus in the and will continue to do so next year. According to Greentree Plaza Shopping Center in Marlton.

Ms. Julie Rion, the club’s advisor, According to Kira Marrero (’16), the club has basically started from whose mother works at the scratch this year. store, the box is almost always In previous years, the club was full. dormant, but it has grown larger During the month of April, and taken on more fundraisers this they held a fundraiser for the year.

Animal Welfare Association.

“We started as a small group This fundraiser was actually a and then eventually it grew… separate project of Nevin everything started down from zero Shanker (’14), who is a volunteer and then we got to where we are with the AWA, although the club right now,” said Anna Liang (’16). still helped to organize the Jordan Stein (‘14)/ Eastside Staff The Animal Welfare Club has fundraiser.

A puppy awaits adoption. facilitated several fundraisers over As the end of the school year the past school year in hopes to draws nearer, the activity in the support organizations and groups, club is winding down. They have such as the Animal Orphanage and had a successful year thus far the Animal Welfare Association. and have improved a lot over the Many of the club members have past few years. They are still either volunteered at shelters or always looking for new members. have a connection to a shelter, so “We’re a small group looking they recognize that shelters are to branch out…always welcomalways in need of certain objects in ing some new faces around,” order to maintain the building and Friedman said. the animals’ true housing. For these If you have dedication and a fundraisers, the club requested passion to help animals in need, items such as cleaning supplies, this club is the perfect one to foods, toys, crates and more to be Jordan Stein (‘14)/ Eastside Staff join. donated.

Animal Welfare Club meets.

Art by Zoe Greenhall (‘13)/

By Rachel Cohen (‘15)

Eastside Community Editor

Eastside Art Director

For my last year here at East, it has been such an honor to be the Senior Class Paulomi P r e s i d e n t .

Banerjee This year (‘13) I’ve gotten the chance to experience one of the best Spirit Weeks ever and oversee East’s Movie Night, which I hope will become a tradition. Though we have yet to go to Project Graduation, it is evident from the excitement that this event will be spectacular. Leaving East soon, I realize how lucky I am to have been class president this year.

One of my strengths as class president is the ability to reach out to anybody if I Abe need anyGranoff thing.

I (‘13) established a friendship with every single one of our reps. Also, my ability to write in our Class of 2014 Facebook group made it easier to communicate with the class as a whole.

This year, there were m a n y events that the sophomore class and I can be Sam Amon proud of. The (‘15) Sophomore Cotillion was spectacular and our trip to Hershey Park in the beginning of June was magnificent as well. My goal for next year is to have more students participate in class events.

My year as class president was hands-down amazing. I really loved our enthusiasm from Kennedy the beginOmari (‘16) ning. From when everyone was cheering during my speech up through Spirit Week and to the Freshman Dance, I had a great experience in SGA. Next year I hope we can do it all over again even better.

2013-2014 Class Officers Class of 2014: President: Maddy Berman Vice Presidents: Lawrence Feng, Frank Kelly and Jay Park Class of 2015: President: Sam Snyder Vice Presidents: Sofia Gracias, Darren Hwang and Aaron Molotsky Class of 2016: President: Kennedy Omari Vice Presidents: Robin Brown, Mitchell Finkelstein and Lee Rosen-Swell SGA logo by Joel Greenspan (‘13)/ Eastside Art Director

COMMUNITY June 2013

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Community is going abroad (to Costa Rica)!

■ By Emmy Silverman (‘13) Eastside Community Editor

As we walked down the poverty-stricken streets of La Carpio, Costa Rica, the children, who were playing in roads littered with shards of glass, stopped playing with their imaginary guns and ran over to greet us. They jumped on our backs and shouted “hello” into our ears in their attempt at English. These are the children with whom we would spend the next three weeks: getting to know them, teaching them games and improving their living conditions.

Thanks to Lifeworks International, a company that takes teens on global service adventures to the British Virgin Islands, Ecuador, Peru, China, Thailand, India and Costa Rica, I was able to spend three weeks of my summer in Costa Rica—experiencing the culture, immersing myself in the language, exploring the country and completing 100 hours of community service.

I lived with a young Costa Rican family in San Jose, Costa Rica. After taking the tour of the small two-bedroom house, I learned that they had given up their bedroom for me to sleep in and were forced to sleep on the floor in the three-year-old son’s room. The family fed us Costa Rican-style meals and we would give our best effort at Spanish over breakfast. After breakfast we were off to La Carpio to spend the day teach■ By Zack Becker (‘13) ing the children safe ways to play, lining the streets with murals of sports and flowers and building bunk beds for them so they no longer have to sleep on the Eastside Humor Editor floor or stuff four people in a double bed. I spent a day teaching a 10-year-old boy I stepped off the plane into an named Carlos to swim and another day listening to a 15-year-old girl entirely new world – the third world, named Lola speak in Spanish about how she has to be the mothto be exact – the impoverished nation er figure for her little sister because her mom of Costa Rica. Outside of the airport, I was killed on the streets after dark. met up with most of the other kids on Hearing these children’s stories my trip, and we began to get to know one and seeing them smile illumianother. Not long afterwards, we were nated the purpose of this trip and told that the last flight would not touch what our job in Costa Rica was down in San Jose for another six hours. Being all about. the snobby American that I was, I found myself wonIf you would like to help dering how anybody could live like this – sweltering heat in the improve the lives of children morning, monsoon-like rain in the afternoon and bugs everywhere. like Carlos and Lola, you too One of our first tasks was to work at a daycare/day camp, maincan travel to Costa Rica ly working with children ages three to eight. These children, howwith Lifeworks ever, are no ordinary toddlers. Each one lives in poverty of varying International this sum- degree. My job was to teach a group of about twelve to play “duckmer! duck-goose,” which sounded harmless. Soon after, I found myself in a bathroom, the victim of a bloody nose induced by a smack to the face from a three-year-old boy.

At the end of the day, I stood by as about one-hundred kids who were each handed some sort of gift (toothbrush, clothes, etc.) piled onto two buses to be taken back to their homes, where they may be abused by troubled parents or go a night without food. However, had any bystanders seen the buses, they would have seen the ear-to-ear smile on each child’s face. As the buses full of smiling little Costa Rican children pulled away, I was amazed that a day playing and being free could make them forget the problems they inevitably face when they return home, but it was more than that – I was amazed that, given their living conditions, these children could still act like kids.

Overall, WestCoast Connection did an amazing job of balancing service learning with fun activities like zip-lining and rafting.

The community service, though, will change you forever.

■ By Kayla Schorr (‘14) Eastside News/Features Editor

In the summer of 2010, I embarked on a three-week journey to Costa Rica. I went with Rein Teen Tours, which is a teen tour company that offers a variety of trips around the world to kids ages 12 to 18. Not only did I enjoy my experience from a touristic point of view, but I also feel that I successfully immersed myself in Costa Rican culture and society.

The trip was primarily a community service project with different service opportunities for people with different interests. Prior to arriving in Costa Rica, each teen was required to pick from three service options: working in an orphanage, building and renovating facilities in the community or volunteering at an animal shelter. Most people on my trip were involved at the orphanage; however, I helped renovate the community property. The first week, I worked at a community center where children could swim, play sports or just hang out. Over the years, the center had become extremely outdated because no one had cared for it. In just one short week, we painted four buildings entirely, painted and filled a pool and improved the entryway so that cars could easily pass through. For the next two weeks, I worked at an elementary school, where I gardened, painted and interacted with the students. Although they spoke a different language, I immediately befriended the students and was thrilled to be aiding their learning community.

Each day, the tour group would leave for the service projects in the morning and then meet for lunch. During three out of the five weekdays, we would go to a local high school and take a Spanish class there. It was very informal—we usually just played games in Spanish and then ate snacks together. On the days that we did not have Spanish class, we did the usual tourist activities, such as hiking, zip-lining and canoeing. I actually got stuck out on the world’s longest zip line, but that’s another story.

On the weekends, we would travel to nice resorts and relax. We went to Tamarindo one weekend, which is basically like the San Diego of Costa Rica. It is a complete beach/surf town and is very touristy. We took surf lessons and spent time relaxing on the beach. On the other weekends, we stayed at other nice beach resorts as a nice way to conclude a week of hard work.

I definitely recommend this trip to anyone interested in traveling to Costa Rica, learning about a new culture or participating in community service. It was truly a remarkable experience.

Helping Hands art by Zoe Greenhall (‘13)/ Eastside Art Director Costa Rica art by Helena Sirken (‘15)/ Eastside Staff Photos courtesy of Emmy Silverman (‘13)/ Eastside Community Editor and Zack Becker (‘13)/ Eastside Humor Editor

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Gap Years: There’s no paradigm for education ■ By Gilana Levavi (‘14)

but a continual process (as East’s new banners proclaim: “Learn to Live; Live to Learn!”) is really one of the most important guiding princiFor the past 100 years or so, the ples that a young person can learn. traditional American educational And perhaps the best way to intermodel has been to graduate from nalize this lesson is to experience it high school and enroll in a four-year firsthand. And for many, the best liberal arts college beginning the time to do this is between high school next fall. But does education have to and college. be approached this way?

Unfortunately, though, many of Increasingly, more and more young the structured gap year programs adults are choosing to take a “gap that have emerged in recent years year” in between high school carry hefty price tags. The and college. This year can be opportunity to participate in spent in infinitely many a year-long experiential eduways, such as working, travcation program should not be eling, living abroad or volunreserved for the wealthy. teering. Many institutions More scholarships should be offer specially-designed gap made available for these year programs, which often types of programs, as their incorporate elements of the educational value and influaforementioned activities. ential power can potentially A central argument surpass that of traditional against the concept of taking educational institutions. a year “off ” between high The take-away is that school and college is that there is no paradigm for eduyoung adults should get cation. All of the pressure to their education first, and get into a few top colleges is then go off gallivanting unfortunate, because educaaround the world aftertion should be a unique wards, if they so choose. But process for each individual. getting an education is a Though definitely daunting, dynamic, lifelong process. the decision of what to do There is no set way to do it. after high school should not For some, the prospect of be approached as a stressful entering another classroom chore. Instead, it should be an after 12 years of sitting in Rachel Pacitti (‘15)/ Eastside Staff exciting prospect, undertaken classrooms seems restrictive. A student considers taking a gap year between high with the understanding that K-12 education is typically school and college. education is a lifelong classroom- and book-based. process.

Eastside Opinions Editor

The opportunity to engage in the experiential education that many gap year options offer has the potential to really inspire and rejuvenate a stressed-out, burned-out high school graduate. It can also give a young adult space to explore and think how they want to spend their future, which can be difficult to focus on under the pressure of high school tests, essays, etc.

The fact that learning is not a process restricted to the classroom,

Student already has her sights set on gap year ■ By Leah Mashioff (‘14) Eastside Staff

When I received the pamphlet about BBYO’s new “Beyond” Gap Year Experience in Israel, one sentence really caught my eye: “It’s a chance to step back and reflect on who you are and want to become, to live outside of your comfort zone, and to learn and grow as a person in a completely different kind of classroom.” Struck wildly by this statement, I wondered: What could this gap year experience really entail for me as a student, a community member and most importantly as a developing adult, emerging into the real world? How could I benefit from participating in an experience like this?

Initially, I was really attracted to the variety of experiences that the program offers. From traveling around Israel, to taking courses at Tel-Aviv University for academic credits, to community service, to living in the Negev (Judean Desert), to optional trips to Poland or Spain, to cultural and religious experiences, this program truly goes far “beyond” anything that I have ever experienced before.

Its educational value goes far “beyond” what I would learn in a traditional classroom. Because I yearn to continue my academic and religious education in a country that holds so much connection to me on cultural and spiritual levels, I seek extreme interest in participating in this program.

Although gap years could distract young adults from returning to the academic world, or divert them from current family and social lives, individuals can actually come out of a gap year feeling refreshed, ready to focus in a classroom and most importantly feeling more mature.

Further, I realize that the cost of many gap year programs can be a deterrent. Knowing that the tuition for the ninemonth “Beyond” program which I aspire to enroll in falls within my financial range, and that scholarships are available through my local Jewish community, I realize that the opportunity to take a travel-abroad gap year is a privilege.

Knowing that I have the self-confidence to travel and live abroad, participating in a gap year will allow me to gain leadership and life skills, along with insight to bring back home to my local and national community. Equally as important, it allows me to position myself as a better world citizen by becoming an independent, community-minded learner. So, for those who can make the financial and personal situations work out for them, and realistically see themselves “stepping out of their comfort zone” to study and live abroad in another country, I urge you to take a risk, because life’s too short to miss out on these once-in-alifetime opportunities.

Did you know?

-In 2011, 1.2 percent of American students deferred college admission to take a gap year.

-The number of Americans participating in gap year programs abroad has quadrupled since 2005.

-Each year, 50-70 incoming freshmen at Harvard University have taken a gap year.

-7 percent of British students deferred college admission to take a gap year in 2007.

Statistics courtesy of washingtonpost.com

Q&A with Joey Gerber (‘13) How will you be spending next year?

Next year I will be in Israel on a program called Nativ. I will be spending the first half of the year volunteering and taking Ulpan (Hebrew) classes in Jerusalem. The second half of the year I will be working on a kibbutz in the north of Israel.

Why have you decided to take a gap year?

I was unsure of what I wanted to do next year. Part of me wanted to move to Israel and join the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and another part of me wanted to stay here in America and go to college. The gap year allows me to take the time off and really think about the decision.

What are you most looking forward to about next year?

Being in Israel. It's one of the most amazing places in the world and the fact that I get to spend an entire year there is just awesome.

Do you have plans for college for when you return? If so, what are your plans?

At the moment I am unsure about what I will be doing after Nativ. I am going to be applying to colleges while in Israel next year, but I may end up staying in the country after the program.

Will taking a gap year next year in any way set back, or advance, your college plans/goals?

I don't think that it would either set back or advance my future goals. This is exactly what I want to be doing next year and it was a plan that I have had for a while.

June 2013

A Reflection...

■ By Amy Myers (‘13) Eastside Opinions Editor

The past two years of my life have been wholeheartedly dedicated to Eastside, and, now, I have come to realize the impact that the media has upon the nation and its political leaders. Two years ago, two years that flew right past me, I was challenging the status quo by calling out Representative Michele Bachmann to a debate on United States History, the United States Constitution and United States civics matters. It was up to a high school sophomore, a sophomore, to nationally address the problem that the United States has with its female politicians. Our society seems to think that female politicians are either airheads or lesbians. Yes, those two extremes.

The former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, serves as a prime example of someone who holds the media’s spotlight and, yet, manages to make a fool out of herself on national and international television. These are the women that represent us. No, not all of us, but we never hear of the great things accomplished by the many other women in Congress because the media loves to sensationalize over the hard-hitting, “interesting” news stories.

Obviously, women passing measures that affect the entire country are not “interesting” enough. We are the new generation. We are the ones who have to deal with our predecessors’ mistakes. So why aren’t we? So few teenage girls are aware of the legislation that is trying to be passed that will restrict our reproductive rights, or, what few rights we have left.

And yes, I am going to a women’s college. Does that make me a burly tomboy? No. Does that make me someone who does not believe in shaving her legs or wearing a bra?

Absolutely not. These stereotypes desperately need to be reversed. Did you know that, according to Forbes, 20 percent of women in Congress and 30 percent of women on Businessweek’s rising women in corporate America are graduates of a women’s college?

And, yet, only two percent of female college graduates have attended a women’s college.

Only two percent of women graduated from a women’s college and yet they nearly dominate these fields? That sincerely says something. The impression that people have of women’s colleges is very negative; however, they seem to be extremely successful in pushing women into these competitive fields. I hope that any legacy that I may leave will encourage women to take control, even when others doubt them, and to challenge themselves. I never thought that I would be going to a women’s college, and now, I’m (hopefully) on my way to joining these women in government.

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Editorials represent the views and opinions of the Eastside Editorial Board.

Cherry Hill High School East

Mr. Moehlmann: Eastside’s Person of the Year For the past thirty-five years, Cherry Hill East has been fortunate enough to have a German Department. Throughout this entire run, Mr. Karl Moehlmann has been the sole teacher of the department, balancing every class of German offered over the past three decades while also coaching two sports for a combined tenure of 44 seasons.

Those students who had the opportunity to have him as a teacher were treated to one of the best kept secrets at East: an always stimulating, entertaining learning environment. In addition to starting the German program, Moehlmann also brought boys’ volleyball to East in 1994, tallying over 300 wins and 12 conference titles. On the soccer field, his coaching ability led to seven Olympic Conference and two state titles, crediting the program with 272 wins over 24 seasons. His passion for teaching has also shown itself through his work to set up a German exchange program that has allowed students from both East and schools in Germany to experience each other’s culture.

This year, his last year at Cherry Hill East, Eastside would like to recognize Moehlmann as our Person of the Year.

As a teacher, Moehlmann taught with a style and passion that is all his own, always finding a way to

engage students intellectually while also making them laugh. His ability to connect with his students speaks volumes about his dedication to a class and department as a whole, one that he ran by himself. And while the future of the German language at Cherry Hill East is unclear, Moehlmann’s classes were always extremely well-liked, especially among those who had a friend or sibling that took German before them and spread the positive word about Moehlmann’s class.

In volleyball, Moehlmann ranks as one of the top coaches in New Jersey history. In the 19 years that the team has existed, it has never had a losing season, and under his guidance the team has won the most games out of any high school in South Jersey. He has impacted the lives of countless young athletes and students, and his greatness as a coach came from much more than the number of games his teams won.

The same is true for his work on the soccer field, where Moehlmann, who originally came to the United States at age 29 to play the sport for the University of Delaware, coached many successful teams over nearly a quarter of a century.

Besides teaching German and coaching both volleyball and soccer, Moehlmann also added the position of gym teacher to his resume, joining

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the Physical Education Department since he has the proper certification Eastside Online to teach the c l a s s . http://www.eastside-online.org Building on his triple Publisher t h r e a t , Fort Nassau Graphics Moehlmann for the past Thorofare, NJ decade has also been Letters to the Editor Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ recruiting Eastside Photo Editor Submit signed letters to F087 students every year to participate in a tourAwards nament he started at East for one of Germany’s biggest sports, ping pong. The International Quill and Scroll Taking place annually on a Society, The American Scholastic Saturday, Moehlmann and ping pong Press Association, The Garden fans alike come out for this event State Scholastic Press Association, which has truly become an East staThe Temple Press Tournament, and ple.

The National Scholastic Press Cherry Hill East won’t be the same without Mr. Karl Moehlmann.

Association.

Moving forward, it is unclear where the German Department and boys’ volleyball team, neither of which Eastide’s Person of the Year is a four-stage process, which includes have existed under the guidance of members of the Eastside Editorial anyone else, will go on without Board voting at each stage.

Moehlmann at the helm. But, even with Moehlmann departing, his The award originated in 2003 in legacy will live on in the impact he’s order to recognize members of the had on the lives of countless stuschool who have made a superior dents and athletes. scholastic impact.

Eastside thanks O’Breza for decade of support In the realm of high school journalism, an administrator has immense power to obstruct the voice of the students. When Eastside attends state conferences, we get the opportunity to exchange experiences with other high school journalists from around the state, and it seems that many young newspaper staffs find the school principal to be their biggest obstacle.

Considering the war stories that we hear from other high school journalists from around the state, it’s really incredible that our freedom of the press is something we often find ourselves taking for granted here at East.

Therefore, Eastside would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. John O’Breza for giving us both trust and

space through our years of publishing. Instead of ruthless censorship, our principal has provided us with the liberty to make our own publishing decisions and the opportunity to mature as both students and journalists.

Each year O’Breza meets with the editorial board for a roundtable discussion, allowing us to ask questions to which we get candid feedback. It is clear that O’Breza still sees himself as an English teacher at heart: one who values freedom of speech, expression and the press.

Eastside thanks O’Breza for never being a hypocrite, an obstacle or a poor sport.

We can only hope our next principal will be every bit as supportive as he has been.

Recipients receive a personal plaque in addition to being listed on a plaque next to the Hall of Fame bulletin board.

Past Recipients: 2003: Mr. Matthew Carr 2004: Ms. Elizabeth McLeester 2005: Mr. Tony Mancini 2006: Ms. Marilyn DiCiurcio 2007: Mrs. Linda Heath 2008: Mr. Jonathon Strout 2009: Mr. Charles Musumeci 2010: Mr. Rick Friedman 2011: Mr. Gregory Rouen 2012: Mr. Pete Gambino

Friends of Eastside

Benefactors

Mark and Deborah Wilson Sherri and Ken Hoffman Jennifer Brooks Becker Family Greenhall Family Maya Mintz Yashaya Family Rhona and Sander Cohen Justin Ensign (‘03) Yoni Yares (‘06)

Sponsors

Christopher J. Festa Cohen Family Helen Hu Rebecca Cohen Helen Hu

Patrons

Colleen and Don Hudson Marsha Friedman Fox Family Staci and Craig Tinkelman

Linda Frank

Managing Editor: Sherin Nassar

Contributors

Christine Benedetto Erin Schaffer Jennifer Cunningham Rita and John Biehl Zack Becker Rachel Becker Eric Zucker Shalit Family Bushman Family Susan Magosin Slavinsky Reisman Family Gay and Stephen Fox Carl Tinkelman Mr. Greg Rouen Amanda Michelson (‘10)

Opinions Editors Abby Hoffman Gilana Levavi Amy Myers

Photo Editors Brittany Nghiem Angie Nguyen Angie Pacitti

Sports Editors Darby Festa Greg Frank Mike Reisman

Entertainment Editors Rebecca Cohen Joe Incollingo

Video Editor Thomas Hudson

Underground Editors Nick Mitchell Bryan Sheehan

Contact us at business@eastside-online.org

Editors-in-Chief: Jack Braunstein, Juliet Brooks, Danielle Fox

News/Features Editors Kaylin Magosin Kayla Schorr Jenna Wilson

Community Editors Rachel Cohen Emmy Silverman

Advocates

Suzanne Robinson Sondra Summers The Krell Family Mr. Jeff Killion Mike Reisman Lisa Levy Craig Malamut (‘08)

Humor Editors Zack Becker Rachel Tinkelman

Radio Manager Dylan Fingerman Art Directors Zoe Greenhall Joel Greenspan

Webmaster Maya Mintz Business Managers Iftikhaar Ali Michael Yashaya Adviser Mr. Greg Gagliardi

Contact the Board: To contact a member of the Eastside Editorial Board via e-mail, type the person’s first name followed by a period, then his or her last name followed by “@eastside-online.org,” ie: nick.mitchell@ eastside-online.org.

(Note: There is a dash between “eastside” and “online”)

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Senior Perspectives 2013 Sophia Santo In September 2009, I entered Cherry Hill High School East - nervous, timid, petrified. I figured I should join various clubs to get acquainted with my classmates I would be with for the next four years.

Immediately, I joined a multitude of clubs including FOP and Bridge Tutoring, probably because they were the only clubs my older “Justin Bieber look-alike” brother endorsed. After involving myself in similar clubs for all four years, I recognized my passion for teaching. As well as tutoring outside of school clubs, aiding children within church programs, babysitting and serving kids beyond my community, these clubs placed me in new and enriching situations, challenging my comfort level. Through these experiences, I decided to focus on studying special education to teach at the elementary level.

In addition to in-school activities, I also involved myself in a church-based service trips to both Nicaragua and El Salvador during the summer. During the winter of my sophomore year, I created Sophie’s Sweets, a business selling baked goods to raise money for those service trips. Through selling Sophie’s Sweets (mainly cupcakes) to fellow classmates and neighbors, I raised more than enough money for my trip. Cherry Hill East supported my mission through purchasing at after-school bake sales, special events, clubs and the school store. I could not be more thankful for the school’s and my classmates’ encouragement to continue Sophie’s Sweets for more than three years now, allowing me to fund two life-changing trips to El Salvador.

Now, finishing up my senior year, I know East has challenged me by allowing me to succeed to the best of my ability. This past November, only applying to the one college which I will be attending, I realized how East has changed me from nervous, timid and petrified to brave, confident and unafraid to conquer my next phase. Through providing diverse activities within the school and advocating my business and other jobs outside of school, East has created an incredible experience for me throughout the past four years.

Sherin Nassar (‘13)/ Eastside Managing Editor

Corey Ansell It was September 2009. I remember the moment like it was yesterday. I waltzed on the campus of Cherry Hill East for the first time. I was 5’3” with the strength of a six-year-old girl and braces to match with my Hollister cargo shorts. I was definitely excited for what high school would bring, but was also petrified of nearly everyone and confused as to why upperclassmen had facial hair.

It seemed like high school would be a neverending voyage, but as I would find out, it went quickly... It wasn’t until Mrs. Barnes sang the ‘90s R&B hit “No Scrubs” in Stat that I knew it was over. It was finally here…second semester…senior year. While I am now nearly 6’ and own zero pairs of cargo shorts, I still feel like the same little freshman and I feel too young to be leaving.

It’s times of change when we reflect the most, so now is probably a good time. This journey or “hajj” through high school has been a long treacherous path, but at the same time, I feel like it’s gone by in the blink of an eye. There were the good times, such as Senior Trip and Mr. East. There were also bad times, such as getting pushed in the pool on the fourth floor [incoming freshmen: beware]. There have been confusing times, like when pictures of goats and “Helen, will you go to prom with me?” took over Twitter and Instagram. There were also the times that pushed us to think and use our brains more than we ever thought we could, like chemistry class or deciding where to go to lunch for B2.

The bottom line here is simple. In a few short months, we all will leave the nurturing place that is Cherry Hill East and explore our own endeavors, whether it is college, the military, etc. I like to think I leave here prepared and ready to take on the world, but either way it’s been a Gucci ride and I’m glad I was able to share it with you all. I wish everyone in our class the best of luck in the future, and I would like to apologize to all my past English teachers for not writing this senior perspective in proper sentence structure.

Cherry Hill East, we will always be in this.

Danielle Fox (‘13)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Sarah Kim So much about looking forward to the future involves looking back. They say hindsight is 20/20, but it’s so hard to pick out many distinct “memorable experiences” from the past four years – there are the moments of embarrassment (asking a teacher where 3rd floor B-wing was on the second day of freshman year), and of relief and pride after finishing two projects and an essay in one night. The whirlwind that has been my high school career is not unique to me, so I won’t attempt to make my reflection stand out among others. I can only marvel at what we have accomplished – take a look at the number of notebooks you’ve filled or the number of photos on Facebook of concerts, championship games and competitions.

While I do admit that I have an app on my phone counting down the days to graduation, I know it will be difficult to let go and say goodbye to all that I have known, both the good and the bad, over the past four years. There have been days when I spent more time at school than at home; how could I not have become attached? Each of us has been involved in his or her little niche, one that we carved out for ourselves through the interactions we’ve had with others in class or after school. I’ve made my home in D-wing, like so many others, as part of the Symphony Orchestra, the Pit Orchestra and Chamber Music.

When all of my teachers seemed convinced that their particular course was the only one I was taking, and assigned work as such, I never dreamed I would say I’ll miss East.

And really, it’s not healthy to miss East too desperately after we leave. High school is a time of radical change, perhaps the most dramatic four years of our lives. We will leave stronger individuals, more perceptive and more hopeful for the future, than when we first began. And so I close with a quote by Richard Feynman: "I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there."

That little time began at East, and we will carry its memories with us into college and the rest of our lives.

Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor

June 2013

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Will Kokinakos High school’s sure been a real wild ride, hasn’t it? Much like a train, it went by incredibly quickly, and I felt like I was going to die the entire time. Having attended two different high schools during my four years, I got an interesting look at the educational disparity within different parts of the state. Compared to East, my old high school was a barren nuclear wasteland full of sad kids and probably mutants, too.

Heck, my old school had a sign on the front that said “GO HOME, NERDS.” The curriculum here is much tighter and in general just keeps you engaged. We all complain about hard work, but truly what is the human experience without challenge, sunshine without rain? Still, I won’t pretend that I didn’t often get completely railroaded by schoolwork; it gets pretty brutal sometimes.

Now, moving seemed terrible at first, but turned out to be one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I’ve met lifelong friends here at East while also picking up some great life lessons along the way, like “get out there and meet people” or “try and find a bathroom with doors.” Seriously, though, what’s the story with the doors?

They’re just gone. Who just steals doors? How do you even? I hate everything. No, but seriously, if you’re younger than a senior and genuinely reading my awful selfindulgent garbage, take away one thing: join a club. Honestly. You’ll make friends fast in an environment where everyone is there for a common interest, and that’s just a great thing. I regret not doing so earlier myself. Oh, and go to the plays and stuff, they’re really just a blast. Tickets are only like $10 of your parents’ money anyway, don’t be such a big baby.

Well, anyway, the perspective draws to a close. High school has really been a heck of a thing and I’ve appreciated every minute of my time here at East: the good, the bad, and the ugly/honors chemistry. I’ll look back fondly at these years, I’ll miss my friends as they go on exciting new adventures elsewhere and I’ll cherish the time I’ve got left here. Peace, kids, I love you all, and I wish you good luck.

Sherin Nassar (‘13)/ Eastside Managing Editor

Brittany Finnegan We may not always realize it, but we are moving farther and farther away from the term “unfeasible.” When I look back on the past four years, all I can remember are the seemingly unachievable things that I did in fact accomplish. Cherry Hill East has taught me one lesson that I will never forget: that I can do anything. Just look at what we have all accomplished these past four years; it is proof enough.

East has provided me with the apparatus to succeed in anything. I have tackled the impossible research papers, the endless math quizzes, impossibly long lab reports and history debates, and did all of this with a full-time job and extracurriculars to balance.

As a full-time student, employee, athlete, friend, daughter, sister…you name it, that’s me… high school became a whirlwind of extra-curricular activities, homework and jobs.

I wouldn’t look at all of this as insurmountable, but rather, a challenge I was happy to conquer. From all that I have learned over these past four years, the most important lesson has always been that I can succeed at anything; as cliché as it sounds, it is true.

Specifically, when I look back, years down the road, I’ll remember one of the most important moments in all of my high school career. I had always wanted to write for the school newspaper; however, I never thought I had the time nor opportunity to do so. The years flew by and, as a senior, one of my friends who is an editor told me to come to a meeting. So, finally, after four years, I wrote an article that was published in Eastside.

What did this teach me? That it is never too late.

As we stand on this precipice within our life, it is important to remember what we are capable of. I know that with hard work, and a little bit of struggle, I can become as successful as I allow myself to be. We all can.

Sherin Nassar (‘13)/ Eastside Managing Editor

Adam Cohler

Sherin Nassar (‘13)/ Eastside Managing Editor

There is one moment that will forever define my time at Cherry Hill East, and it is represented by the championship trophy that sits in East, which the soccer team received after an extremely intense Coaches Cup Tournament. It was the first time in the history of the program that East had won this tournament outright, and to leave my mark in East’s history books will forever be my fondest memory.

Beating teams such as No. 3 ranked Kingsway, reigning State Champion Cherokee and this year’s Sectional Champion Washington Township all as a 14th seed was a feat in itself, but this only got us to the Coaches Cup Final. In the end, the last game is the only one that counts, the only one that people remember.

On game day, my tensions and nerves were at an all-time high because during my time at East, the soccer team had never reached such a monumental game. As I stood on the field waiting for the whistle to start the game, I looked at the stands to my left and saw a sea of red. This image is forever engraved in my memory. The picture to my left was unreal. Never in my life did I envision so many people cheering my team and me on. It was at that moment that I knew this game was not about me, or even about my team, but instead it was for the school, for the Cherry Hill East community.

The game escalated quickly as Andrew Adler scored the game’s first (and only) goal just three minutes in. As that ball rolled into the back of the net, the East fans roared to the point where ear drums explode. Thunderous chants of “Cougars…Cougars” and shouts of encouragement rang through the stands. With the entire school backing us, there was no way we would lose this fight.

As the clock ticked down its last ten seconds, the scene around me was unreal. Our fans were counting down, and before I knew it, the buzzer sounded. Almost instantly, I was swarmed by a huddle of 50 East fans who stormed the field, hugging me and rejoicing.

Moments later, our team was presented with the trophy. As we hoisted it up to applauding supporters, I soaked in that moment. Nothing could ever compare to this victory.

For more senior perspectives and perspective videos, go to eastside-online.org

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Abby Hoffman (‘14)/ Eastside Opinions Editor

June 2013

Maggie and Dan Peterson Maggie answered for herself...

1. “Castle”!! (it’s an obsession) 2. Kate Beckett 3. Nathan Fillion 4. 5' 6" 5. Brown, then green, then blue 6. Purple 7. Smartfood Popcorn 8. People chewing with their mouth open 9. Ireland and the UK Maggie answered for Dan...

1. “Franklin & Bash” 2. Jared Franklin 3. Scarlett Johansson 4. 5'7'' 5. Blue 6. Blue 7. Anything and everything 8. The term “pet peeve” 9. Anywhere there is delicious, random, ethnic food

Dan answered for himself...

1. “Franklin and Bash” 2. Batman 3. Mila Kunis 4. 5'7” 5. Blue 6. Navy 7. Cheez-Its 8. Socks and sandals 9. Ireland Dan answered for Maggie...

1. “Castle” 2. Kate Beckett 3. Nathan Fillion 4. 5'6” 5. Green 6. Red 7.Hummus 8. Math homework 9. Ireland

Jon and Mike Minion Mike answered for himself...

1. “ESPN First Take” 2. Stephen A. Smith 3. Blake Lively 4. 6'1'' 5. Brown 6. Maroon 7. Cheez-its 8. Smugness 9. Jamaica Mike answered for Jon...

1. “Game of Thrones” 2. Sheldon Cooper 3. Mila Kunis 4. 6’2'' 5. Brown 6. Green 7. Pretzels 8. Abbreviations 9. Italy

Jon answered for himself...

We asked the twins of the Class of 1. “Game of Thrones” 2013 these questions to answer for both themselves 2. Neil Caffrey and their twin. How well do they know each other?

3. Mila Kunis 1. What is his/her favorite TV show?

4. 6'2'' 2.

If he/she could be any TV character, who would he/she be?

5. Brown 3.

Who is his/her celebrity crush?

6. Blue 4.

What is his/her height?

7. Yogurt 5.

What is his/her eye color?

8. When people 6.

What is his/her favorite color? don't tell me things 7. What is his/her favorite snack food?

9. Australia 8.

What is his/her biggest pet peeve?

Jon answered for Mike...

9. If he/she could travel anywhere in the world, 1. “Sportscenter” where would he/she go?

2. Derek Morgan 3. Isla Fischer 4. 6'1'' 5. Brown 6. Blue 7. Krispy Kreme 8. When people dress nicely Emmy answered for herself...

Katie answered for herself...

9. Nowhere, he hates traveling 1. “Dexter” 1. “Dexter” 2. Annie from 2. Mary-Kate “the Parent Olsen Trap” 3. Josh 3. Adam Levine Duhamel 4.

4'9” 4. 4'9” Mark answered for himself...

5.

Hazel with 5.

Hazel with 1. “Boy Meets World” brown and blue 2. Anything green 6.

Red played by John 6.

Red 7.

Mangos Stamos 8. The radio 3. Mila Kunis 7. Pizza 8.

People who complain 9. India 4. 5'11" 9.

Thailand 5. Blue Katie answered for Emmy...

Emmy answered for Katie...

6. Periwinkle 1. “Dexter” 7. Chipotle 1. “Dexter” 2. Ashley Olsen 8. Day 5 2. Hallie from “The Parent Trap” 3. Channing Tatum 9. Bangkok or Vegas 3. Shemar Moore 4. 4'9” 4. 4'9” Mark answered for Brielle...

5. Hazel with green 1. “Ellen” 5. Hazel with brown and blue 6. Red 2. Jennifer Lawrence 6. Red 7. Yogurt 3. Nickelback 7. Baked by Melissa cupcakes 8. People who bite into hard things 4. 5'2" 8. When people are late 9. Thailand 9. Africa 5. Blue 6. Mint 7. Sour cream 8. Having to deal with me everyday Photos by Brittany Nghiem (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor, Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor and Emmy Silverman (‘13)/ Eastside Community Editor 9. Some odd European country

Emmy and Katie Silverman

Brielle and Mark Baker Brielle answered for herself...

1. “American Horror Story” 2. Obviously Cinderella!

3. Ryan Gosling 4. 5'3" 5. Blue 6. Purple 7. Ice cream 8. People who make up false answers about you...

9. Hawaii Brielle answered for Mark...

1. “Modern Family” 2. Butters from “South Park” 3. Melissa McCarthy 4. 5'11" 5. Blue 6. Blue 7. Chipotle burritos 8. When I yell/insult him 9. South Dakota

Other twins who did not participate: Golan and Nyla Kashani

Interviews by Zack Becker (‘13)/ Eastside Humor Editor, Rachel Cohen (‘15)/ Eastside Community Editor, Abby Hoffman (‘14)/ Eastside Opinions Editor and Scott Nover (‘13)/ Eastside Staff

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Christina Ingrassia

Aaron Gomez

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Mike Reisman Ajay Nadig

Justin Landay

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Class of ‘13 in Prime-Time The many channels of the senior class Best Facial Hair: Zack Becker

SUPERLA

Paid Programming

Most Likely to Invent Something Unusual: Liam McIntyre & Monica Wei

Most Likely to Be Awake Jenn Cha Past 2 a.m. & on a School Zack Becker Night:

Most Enthusiastic:

Most Athletic: Nick DiVito & Caitlin Delaney

Most Opinionated: Mike Reisman & Class Clown: Amy Myers Ellie Trommer & Greg Greenberg

Ellie Trommer & Biggest Sports Greg Frank Fanatic:

Most SchoolSpirited:

Person Everyone Andrew Adler & Secretly Wants to Brittany Finnegan Be:

Angie Pacitti & Ali Ayub

Biggest Book/Reading Fanatic: Juliet Brooks & Aaron McClendon

Erica Hansen & Ravin Patel

Most Studious: Sarah Kim & Jeremy Penn

Unsung Hero: Rebecca Schuck & Aaron McClendon

Best Storyteller: Look Alikes:

James Blackmer & Mikey Simunek

Prettiest Eyes:

Tasha Hauck & Greg Greenberg

Andrew Adler & Becca Fisher

Biggest TV/Movie Fanatic: Alek Kosinski & Rachel Tinkelman

Most Likely t Frequent Update His/He Faceboo Status: Gre

Most Likely to Win “Jeopardy”: Lauren Keleher & Scott Nover

Best Personality: Greg Weinstock & Steph Berman

Most Likely to Save The World: Jack Braunstein & Katie Silverman

Most Talkative: Best Vocabulary: Danielle Fox & Ajay Nadig

Paige Smith & Garrett Clayman

Most Politically Savvy: Kyle Bigley & Amy Myers

Most TechSavvy:

Loren Roth & Kevin Gorenberg

Most Outgoing:

Ravin Patel & Angie Pacitti

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Best Morning Person: Natalie Goldberg & Ravin Patel

BFFs: Nikita Shukla & Paulomi Banerjee

Biggest Health/Fitness Fanatic:

Funniest: Ellie Trommer & Joe Kim

Caitlin Delaney & Mike Bruce

Most Avid Gamer:

Sammie Canter & Kevin Zhou

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Most Ambitious: Biggest Heartthrob:

Peter Shivery & Becca Fisher

Most Likely to Win a Grammy: Jonah Levinson & Seanna McCall

Alexa Nichols & Nick DiVito

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Most Likely to Win an Oscar: Gaby Chapman & Joey Ciurlino

Most Likely to Host a Morning Talk Show:

Most Likely to Be Peter Shivery & Successful: Sarah Kim

Tori Wolfgang & Garrett Clayman

Most WellRounded:

Best to Bring Home to Mom and Dad:

Nick DiVito & Steph Berman

Best Smile: Adam Cohler & Gaby Morales Steph Berman & Matt Getson

Biggest Music Fanatic: Jack Braunstein & Hannah Germaine

Most Artistic:

Most Approachable: Angie Pacitti & Greg Weinstock

Most Likely to Win a Nobel Prize: Jack Braunstein & Sarah Kim

to tly e er ok : eg Greenberg & Tori Pedata

Most Positive: Ali Ayub & Francesca Girone

Best Person to Follow on Twitter:

Best Hair: Seanna McCall & Jehan Ingravera

Courtney Ma & Joel Greenspan

Friendliest: Steph Berman & Ali Ayub

Best Bromance: Best Laugh: Benaiah Hand & Jon Minion Greg Weinstock & Andrew Adler

Most Likely to Write the Next Great American Novel: Joe Incollingo & Juliet Brooks

Most Memorable: Greg Greenberg & Seanna McCall

Best Sneeze: Mike Wang & Amanda Elfman

Eafen Chowdhury & Ellie Trommer

Most Likely to Go “All Out” in Gym:

Jordan Coleman & Greg Frank

Most Creative: Sophia Santo & Joel Greenspan

Best Couple: Matt Getson & Paige Leone

Most Influential: Andrew Adler & Paulomi Banerjee

Look- Brittany Finnegan & Alikes: Hima Mistry

Most Involved: Angie Pacitti & Greg Weinstock Jack Braunstein & Amy Myers Most Eco-Friendly

Best Dressed: Most Likely to Become U.S. President:

Biggest Backpack: Danielle Fox & Greg Greenberg

Amy Myers & Kyle Bigley

Best Dressed: Iftikhaar Ali & Sophia Santo

Art by Zoe Greenhall (‘13) and Joel Greenspan (‘13)/ Eastside Art Directors Photos by Brittany Ngheim (‘13), Angie Nguyen (‘13) and Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastisde Photo Editors Layout by Zoe Greenhall (‘13) and Joel Greenspan (‘13)/ Eastside Art Directors and Juliet Brooks (‘13) and Danielle Fox (‘13)/ Eastside Editors-in-Chief

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All student headshots by Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor, Sherin Nassar (‘13)/ Eastside Managing Editor and Brittany Nghiem (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor Celebrity pictures courtesy of (starting from top left, clockwise): espn.go.com imdb.com nypost.com brianchristopherglaser.com movies.yahoo.com forumbiodiversity. com mandy-moore.org

Amy Adams

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Zoe Greenhall (‘13)/ Eastside Art Director

Name

Photo

One word to describe the person below me is...

A headline I would write I wish ____was my My Eastside about the person above co-editor this year. catchphrase me is... is...

Iftikhaar Ali

Zack-Swagger

Yashaya angry at Iftikhaar Ali for being unable to think of a headline worthy of Michael Yashaya

Joel Greenspan

Zack Becker

Ironic

Business mogul capitalizes on diabetes outbreak

a penguin

Jack Braunstein

Not-enoughLocal funny man falls flat, words-todescribe-the-per- engages in series of athletic defense mechanisms son-below-me

Lanxi Li

“How about a story on Robotics?”

If I were spend most of Greg Frank Amy Myers, I my time with taught me...

I would Eastside... adopt... how to love

a friend

We were sup- English as a a pup posed to have a second named catchphrase? language Scooby Doo

on my throne

at 7:46

“Wait, sorry not to marginalize women or anything, but…”

how to cry

a policy of brinkmanship

polishing my awards

Juliet Brooks

Delectable

Braunstein forces sustainability, good music and world domination

Tina Fey

(Angrily) “BRYAN!”

a placid outlook is life’s best remedy

a gazelle

deliriously happy

Darby Festa

Fylan Dingerman

Brooks looks to cook books

Michael Scott

“Can we just vote already?”

to never give up

Michelle Bachmann

eating the cookies people bring in

Dylan Fingerman

Foxxy

Darby Festa elected new dictator, basketball is now mandatory

Magneto

(Insert dissenting opinion here.)

how to frank-it

people a post office bothering while they worker work

Danielle Fox

Ineffable

Dylan Fingerman develops new social experiment entitled “How long does it take to really irk a Sherin?”

Xavier

“Sprinkle some cinnamon on that grilled cheese.”

how to have school spirit

Greg Frank

Artistic

Innovative

Zoe Greenhall

Grumpy

Boy does sport thing

the artist formerly known as Jack Braunstein

Joel Greenspan

Quiet

Zoe Greenhall retires from being a hipster, buys new Flo Rida single

Jimmy Fallon

Joe Incollingo

Sagely

Lavish vegetable garden found in man’s stomacah

Perplexus

“...”

Nick Mitchell

Coucharific!

Joe Incollingo sits on the couch and is kicked off by me

The spirit of the couch

“This is my couch.”

Nothing whatsoever. My couch.

a couch

on the couch

Amy Myers

Sassy

Eastside senior hibernates as zebra

John Cleese

“That’s not even funny.”

the meaning of life

Ryan Gosling

ranting about social injustices

Sherin Nassar

Un-Angie

Amy Myers fights Lousiana Senate while riding a goat

The Eastside Monkey

“Did you ever see (most recently, that Nickleback music video)?”

how to not hate people

a sea turtle named Charlie who rides a cow named Betsy

telling people what to do and micro-managing the world

Brittany Nghiem

Ratchet

Shay’rawn Nascar wins MarioKart championship

Bryan Sheehan

“Whatever.”

how to succeed at life

a lizard

in a daydream

Angie Nguyen

Hip

how to play sports

a small man

doing whatevs

a llama

staring at Thomas Hudson

a werewolf

making bad jokes

Angie Pacitti

Mike Gundy...just “I’m sensing an it is possible to a 30 days withtype his name in Eastside heart- go out pizza, wings Republican on YouTube to-heart.” or McDonalds “Gimme a minute.”

Greg Frank

everything I know about art

a sloth

how to bowl *takes a bite four strikes in a bald eagle out of a carrot a row

Local Doctor-Socialite buys Rachel Tinkelman “Yeah, I’ll get hundred-trillion-dollar gilded or Zoe Greenhall to it.” estate

Cool (cool cool) Student becomes trendiest person at East

an Orca Whale

Finley

Pacitti murders editors after they fail to get photo requests in on time

Dikembe Mutombo

“This discussion is going nowhere.”

Bryan Sheehan

Tall

Mike Reisman unconcerned with pace of editoral discussion

2 Chainz

Emmy Silverman

Humour-ous

Breaking news: Boy missing from F087 found underground

Anyone with a British accent

Rachel Tinkelman

Human

Emmy Silverman walks across hall

Angie Nguyen

I just say stuff

Mike Yashaya

Not bestdressed

East student directs new movie

Not-Iftikhaar

$$$

talking about what I should eat for dinner talking to Thomas Hudson building a legacy

mask answering how to make a cape, and a silly questions for mean frittata nickname News/Features

“If you don’t get McDonald’s, wings photo requests in and pizza are the by __, you are tak- three major food groups ing them yourself!”

Mike Reisman

after skewl

the meaning of life

a “Say my name.” how to love grandparent putting in work “Next year I will the three food are pizza, be the Eastside groups wings and Art Director.”

McDonald’s

baby elephant twins

being forced by Rachel Cohen to look at another photo of One Direction

sports

a monkey

drawing stick figures

how to chip a tooth while eating wings

a yeti

outside of Eastside

Eastside’s departing senior editors answer questions to reflect upon their time at East and with Eastside. Headshots by Angie Pacitti (‘13) and Brittany Nghiem (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editors

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Senior Eastside Perspectives 2013 Eastside’s editors-in-chief say their final goodbyes

Jack Braunstein/Editor-in-Chief Eastside isn’t a bunch of kids showing off that they can write like adults, or a show of “aw shucks” kid reporting. There are certain questions that only a teenager needs to ask, certain curtains that only a student wants to pull back, and certain stories that only a high-schooler cares enough to tell. It’s a place where the most weird and wonderful people can translate their equally weird and wonderful ideas into a physical product, something intricate, legitimate and public. The Eastside community is filter and amplifier in equal parts; it’s the always living, buzzing space where the humming and whirring of the teenage brain becomes part of a truly productive process. Which is a cool thing!

When I started as a staff writer in the summer of 2009, my intention wasn’t to end up interviewing a congressman or the guitarist from my favorite band, or to win a national award, or to endure a hail of high-fives and back-pats from complete strangers in the halls after the publication of my piece on a certain student rapper… I only wanted to tell the world (NB: by world I mean the ghost-town Eastside Online comment section) my opinion on the new Quentin Tarantino movie. It was—in case you were wondering—pretty good, but certainly no Reservoir Dogs. Beyond that, I wanted to belong: East is a mammoth school, with a really wide spectrum of stuff with which to get involved. It’s taken me four long years to figure out how to carve myself the strange little niche that I currently occupy, and that’d be a lonely home indeed without the incredible Eastside clan. On a personal level, I want to thank the people who make up this organization.

Thanks for providing a tournament to help run when I wasn’t coordinated to play on a dodgeball team, and a quiet room in which to eat almonds when I couldn’t find anywhere to sit in the cafeteria. Thanks to the actually incredible people to whom Eastside has introduced me, and thanks to whomever left that giant bag of jelly beans in the Underground drawer. You inspire me every day. The people, I mean. Not the jelly beans. Well. I guess also the jelly beans a little. I wouldn’t say I specifically like jelly beans, but the fact that they’re there just makes me crave them, you know? Though it grosses me out a little to think about what they’re made of. Pig bones or something, I think? Rat hoofs?

And to Professor Gagliardi: frankly, you should be very, very proud of the institution that you have defined. Enjoy that mug, you’ve earned it.

Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Juliet Brooks/Editor-in-Chief When I became an Eastside editor sophomore year, I confused Laura Kane and Julie Coben.

I called Laura over and said “Julie, pst, Julie!” I still remember this incident because Laura was so good about it that she didn’t even correct me. One of my co-editors pulled me aside later and explained the mistake. It was a mortifying mishap that probably no one else remembers at this point.

I think like all things in life, Eastside has been a messy experience for me. I’ve gone into interviews, started a sentence with “Mr.” and looked up to see someone who is undeniably a “Miss.” I’ve blurred deadlines in the quest for the perfect hook to a story, and as a consequence I’ve learned to navigate through a number of tight spots. Most importantly I’ve learned to walk with confidence and purpose into any situation. Comportment, after all, is key. Poise and dignity through any difficulty will take you farther than a tantrum, and miles farther than giving up.

Over the past few years, there have been a number of times when giving up was the most appealing option: academic situations, extracurricular situations, and Eastside situations. (I separate Eastside from “extracurriculars” because being on the paper is just like a job). If I hadn’t worked through the Eastside situations I might have given up in other ways as well. This paper has given me a sense of responsibility for my actions: if I don’t get things done, then they will not get done. And if I can write two stories and lay out a page two hours before deadline, then I can do my English paper, bio lab and history speech in an evening—and shame on me for procrastinating!

So I learned to budget my time; I learned to persevere; I learned to be strongest when I really just wanted to lie down.

Eastside has given me a backbone in a way that nothing else possibly could have. I know that without the paper, I would be in a very different place today. Because of Eastside, I carry myself with dignity even when I mess up someone’s name. I know to put everything in perspective; I prioritize and budget time. Most of all, I do what I am passionate about, because this paper has given me something to strive for and to love here at East. The paper gave me guidance and structure. And I’m very glad that I made the decision to go to F087 sophomore year as an editor. I found a home, a family, and a cause: I found purpose in my high school years.

Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Danielle Fox/Editor-in-Chief

Sitting down to write this perspective, I’ll be honest: 500 words give or take is not enough to describe what value I have taken from this unbelievably rewarding organization, or the gratitude that I feel for everyone in it who crossed my path, and in turn, worked to make me a better writer, a better thinker and a better person.

Gagz said something at my first Eastside end-of-the-year board party that has stuck with me since: “If you want to remember Eastside, pick up an issue for memories of developing story ideas, creating layouts, debating editorials…” When I look at what is printed on the pages of Eastside, I see the journey of transforming blank pages into research projects and works of art. I look at the editorial page and I remember the half-period-long debate it took to come to a consensus, or I look at a pull-out quote and I not only remember its context, but I remember the way it was said and the facial expression of the person who said it. Eastside has given me, and countless others, an opportunity to embrace curiosity and to think outside of the box. It has been a limitless outlet for me to express my creativity for four years, which is one of the reasons why it will be so hard to leave it behind.

But Eastside is more than just a newspaper. Eastside is a community that has a home in room F087.

I will always remember F087 for the people who taught me the meaning of true ingenuity; people who challenged me to think and to channel my creativity differently. Throughout high school, F087 has been a place where I could go and never feel lost, and I am proud to say that it is the only room in the school where you can lounge on a couch next to a giant stuffed monkey.

And finally, I would like to say thank you to Gagz. Gagz, thank you for inspiring dozens of students each year with your dedication, for giving us all the opportunity to express ourselves creatively and for being a true mentor. All of the hours you put towards making Eastside the kind of organization that it is have not gone unappreciated.

I don’t think I will ever really be ready to say goodbye to the organization and community that have, quite frankly, made me the person who I am today. There is no doubt in my mind that Eastside will always be the first word that comes to mind when I think of my high school experience. So, thank you to the newspaper of memories, thank you to F087 for the monkeys and the friends, and thank you Gagz for giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a fulfilling organization.

Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor

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Senior Eastside Perspectives 2013 Eastside’s managing editor says her final goodbye...

I’ve put off writing this because I’m not ready to say goodbye. Gagz has been reminding us for days that our Eastside perspectives have to be done so that we can finalize the June issue, my final Eastside issue as managing editor. And yet, I have simply refused to. Writing this perspective means that my reign as Eastside’s managing editor and my career with Eastside are over. It means that everything I have come to love at East is coming to an end, and I’m just not ready to leave this behind. I’m not ready to leave behind F087, the room that has become my fortress of thought, the place that has watched me grow as both a person and a student. The monkey, the computers, my fellow younger editors, I’m just not ready to say goodbye because Eastside has been what’s up in my life for the last four years and I wouldn’t have wanted it to be any other way.

I can say that without a doubt, Eastside has been the best experience of high school. Many students go through East never truly belonging to their own community. Not many people are lucky enough to call a place within East home. I, however, have been. I often tell people you can always find me in F087. And that’s because it’s true. I’ve been after school every day within Eastside since the beginning of sophomore year. I actually always find it odd when on those rare occasions I get to go home at 2:30, not really knowing what to do. F087 is my second home. You would think as an editor for the paper and prolific writer, describing what Eastside means to me would be easy. But, it’s so difficult to explain. I submitted my college application to my early decision school within this room. I wrote one of my best and favorite stories about East alumnus Eric Goldberg in this room.

It’s the room I knew that when I walked into school the first day I started wearing the hijab junior year, I would not be judged.

Eastside is where I have been able to connect with the weirdest, most talented and intelligent people at East. Over the course of a year, the Eastside Editorial Board becomes more than just a community, it becomes a family. I have watched four generations of Eastside seniors leave, each time collectively weeping with my friends for their movement onto the next phase in their life, a phase that would not include Eastside. Now, it is odd to hear people tell me they will miss me and do not know how they will survive, when just last year that was me saying the same thing to my beloved seniors.

High school has been academically rigorous, stressful and a huge commitment, but Eastside has made every moment of it worthwhile and memorable. I know that there are friends at East, teachers I’ve had and awards I’ve won that will unfortunately wear away with time, slowly making room in my memory for new moments. But, I know that Eastside will always have a special spot stowed away in my memory for it to stay forever, a spot that I will return to when I reminisce and come back to visit Eastside at dodgeball events and F087, where I know a door will always be open. And Angie Pacitti (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor maybe, just maybe, that’s the hope I need to finally say goodbye to my beloved Eastside.

Saying goodbye to Gagz, however; that’s something I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do. He has been my advice giver, my mentor, my teacher and most of all my friend. The amount of respect I have for him is undefinable, and all I can say is Gagz is Eastside, so most of all I thank you, Gagz.

Eastside by the Numbers: - 2012-2013 -

# of editors locked in F087 during lockdown: 3 # of editors with iPhones: 26 # of times we tried to convince Greg to eat healthy: 12 # of times Nick fell asleep on the couch: 27 # of times we didn’t wake Nick up: 1 # of times we said “joist” on Habitat trip: 37 # of times Xavier got lost during Habitat trip: 5 # of cockroaches in sink: 7 8 9 # of shingles falling from the roof that hit Gagz on Habitat trip: 19 # of grilled cheese sandwiches Danielle put cinnamon on: 4 # of people who thought the above was a good idea: 0 # of times Jenna broke the window: 2 # of editors who got burned in April: 2 # of non-humans in back office: 4 # of days sea monkeys existed in F087: 8 # of monkeys in F087: 32 # of times the word “promposal” was used during editorial discussions: 145 # of times Gagz said the word “promposal” was banned: 32 # of honorary Eastside members in break 1: 13 # of times the photo editors referred to themselves as A2B: 39 # of times Quark shut down unexpectedly: 135 # of times the goldfish was swapped at White Elephant: 12

# of editors not wearing an ugly sweater during the holiday photo: 3 # of times Zack’s hair was mentioned: 50 # of people in room right now who are wondering what the above statement is about: 3 # of hugs Angie Pacitti gave: 175 # of times the question “Is that food for us?” has been asked: 113 # of times Amy has been compared to Leslie Knaope: 30 # of days Zack wore his Northwestern sweatshirt: 160 # of days Mike Reisman wore his Penn State sweatshirt: 170 (Disclaimer: Mike actually has two of the same sweatshirt.) # of times Ifti brought up Robotics: 101 # of times Thomas made a presentation during Journalism II: 18.5 # of times the Eastside monkey got muddy due to a group photo: 1 # of people who cleaned the Eastside monkey afterward: 3 # of empty water bottles in Danielle’s drawer: 19 # of times we got frustrated with Perpexlus: 99 # of times Sherin sassed someone: 4,259 # of Facebook likes: 2,368 # of Twitter followers: 717 # of YouTube views this year: 46,537 # of emails sent toEastside Editors’ Yahoo Group this year: 1,883

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Coming up next...

The following list details college or future plans of East seniors in the Class of 2013. The list has been compiled through postings on a Facebook group.

University of Alabama Cara Reiff Albright College Jonni Cassano

Dartmouth College Kyle Bigley Arun Reddy

Amherst College Seanna McCall

University of Delaware Abe Dera Jake Faford Sam Flomenberg Justin Landay Connor Milligan Alexa Nichols Chloe Rothenberg Emily Silver Aaron Tinkelman Aaron Wolf

Arcadia University Diana Faye

Drew University Michal Kortsarts

Arizona State University Harris Levin Paige Smith

Boston University Michael Chau Brittany Finnegan Natalie Goldberg Joe Incollingo

Drexel University James Blackmer Lou Calabrese Jessica Cellinesi Jordan Coleman Adam Elgrissy Zoe Greenhall Philip Holder Kristy Hou Jehan Ingravera Najeeb Jones Patrick Kim Alex Lam Paige Leone Danielle McCormack Hima Mistry Kieran O’Donnell Preet Parekh Andrew Pecarsky Peter Sandilos Rachel Tinkelman

Brandeis University Hannah Germaine

Elizabethtown College Kevin Gorenberg

University of Bridgeport Alexander Dimpter

Elon University Katie Silverman

Bridgewater College Taylor Ingram

Fairleigh Dickinson University Aaron McClendon Lauren Miller Lindsay Trotter

American University Nate Warszawski American University of Rome Christina Ingrassia

University of the Arts Emily Bevington Bentley University Zachary Winkler Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Colleen Finias Zachary Lang

Brown University Gary Hettinger University at Buffalo Eric Zimmerman

University of Florida Gaby Morales Andrew Soll

Burlington County College Randall Ogen

Florida Atlantic University Shannon D’sa

University of California, Los Angeles Michael Wang

Florida State University Michelle Langborgh

University of California, San Diego Austin Billig

Frostburg State University Alek Combs

Camden County College Tarek Abdelkader Sam Acampa Mackenzie Hammond Rob Harnish Josh O’Neill Lilli Rodriguez

Galloup School of Lutherie Zakk Siegel

Carnegie Mellon University Hao Chen Timothy Hui Case Western Reserve University Carey Feng City College of New York Danielle Fox Clark University Loren Roth Coastal Carolina University Anna Borinski Tom Pahren Columbia College Chicago Gaby Chapman Columbia University Juliet Brooks Becca Fisher University of Connecticut Jamie Lynn Brookover Shelly Faykes Cornell University Derrick Lin Mike Hwang

George Washington University Ari Boyarsky Lily Katz Sherin Nassar Scott Nover Maggie Peterson Elana Solomon

IDC Herzliya (Israel) Gaby Aharon Noy Chetrit May Doar University of Illinois Eric Chen Indiana University Corey Ansell Dani Byck Sydney Gomer Liam McIntyre James Madison University Taylor Mosgowsky Josh Warren Kean University Jasmine Burke

North Carolina School of the Arts Alek Kosinski

Kutztown University Nicki Friedman Becca Froyd

University of North Carolina at Wilmington Rachel McCauley

La Salle University Hank Davis Liberty University Kristy Gonzalez Angie Pacitti LIM College Moriah Frantz Loyola University Maryland Mike Bruce Lycoming College Evan Alterman University of Maryland Harris Blum Clare Gillooly Greg Greenberg Jenni LaGrossa Stephanie Ohnona University of Massachusetts Mike Greenblatt Margaret Rausch Massachusetts College of Pharmaceutical Health and Science Jessica Kim Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lauren Rotkovitz Miami University Molly Nugiel Emmy Silverman University of Miami Adam Cohen Matt Getson Jeremy Penn

Georgia Institute of Technology Dan Shen

Michigan State University Dana Brito

Georgian Court University Garrett McVeigh

Monmouth University Carly DeRosa Montclair State University Ayja Anderson Chris Arnold Joseph Caprice Laura Ketterer Chris Stauder

University of Hartford Brad Finn

Mount Holyoke College Amy Myers

Harvard University Andrew Adler Sungmin Oh

Mount St. Mary’s University Katie Rimdzius

Haverford College Darby Festa Jane Shen

Muhlenberg College Rebecca Schuck

Hofstra University Eafen Chowdhury

New York University Effie Ferti Ethan Messinger Petey Shivery

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Isaiah Smith

University of Georgia Jason Greenblatt

Gloucester County College Joey Andalora Daishi Goto

New Jersey Institute of Technology Daniel Yang

University of Kentucky Rachel Siegmeister

University of Michigan Jishnu Desai Jonathan Minion Steven Oberlander Saanya Sethi Greg Weinstock Michael Yashaya

Gettysburg College Nicholas DellaVecchia

The College of New Jersey Jordan Baum Melissa Pliskin Sophia Santo Sydney Swartz Sean Taylor

Nativ College Leadership Program Joey Gerber Saul Shaaltiel

Northeastern University Jon Levine Kevin Zhou Northwestern University Zack Becker Ajay Nadig Notre Dame University Jenn Cha Nova Southeastern University Ravin Patel Ohio State University Tori Garcia Emma Haught University of Oregon Bryan Sheehan Pennsylvania State University Justin Chen Wade Cohen Jessi Gerstein Max Maitin Mike Reisman Melinda Schulner Mason Stevens University of Pennsylvania Shriya Joshi Angela Sun Philadelphia University Eric Iacono Krishna Patel University of Pittsburgh Mike Block Garrett Clayman Dan Dubin Carolyn Karpiak David Jacob Emily Johnson Wendy Kong Princeton University Monica Wei Susanna Yu Quinnipiac University Olivia Atkin Ramapo College of New Jersey Adam Cohler Zach Steinbock Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Matt Muench University of Rhode Island Steven Ascola Michelle Korsky Richard Stockton College Kelly Clark Jackie Malaran Rider University Kyle Bryant Neil Davis Dakota Judge Synise Orange Meghan Rees

Rochester Institute of Technology Jared Athias Rowan University Steph Berman Sammie Canter Alexa Chudzinska Marisa Ditkoff Benaiah Hand Nikki Lorenz Jess McIntosh Connor Mignella Sara Nussbaum Omer Ozturk Jeff Maurer Allison Smith Rob Seminara Naheen Shariff Melissa Shore Mikey Simunek Ellie Trommer Gabe Wilmes Rutgers UniversityCamden Mark Baker Andrew Brown Joseph Ciurlino Jon Cornatzer Jinyoung Jang Kayleigh Kenniff Michael Lee Alexis Lui Jarred Madrid Zach Mayo Nick Mitchell Arjun Nanavaty Angie Nguyen Hoon Oh Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick Mike Anderson Ross Asroff Aleksandra Brittain Jungwoo Byun Krystle Carkeek Brian Dawson David Deng Nikko Erfe Dylan Fingerman Andrew Frumento John Gericke Francesca Girone Aaron Greenberg Hasan Habib Lauren Hayman Adam Heller Grace Hong Irene Jun Emily Kahn Jackie Kerner Joseph Kim Youngju Kim Megan LaCasse Jon Landa Sabrina Laygo Jess Lee Josh Lee Yan Ling Carmen Liu Darsha Mistry Sajan Patel Darya Pavlenko Nichelle Perera Sami Saraczewska Julia Waldman Judy Zhou Sacred Heart University Caitlin Delaney Saint Joseph’s University Kevin Barry Brant Edmonds Sam Wachman Santa Fe University of Arts and Design Tom Johnson Savannah College of Art and Design Tommy Rihn University of the Sciences Brittany Nghiem Dan Peterson Lalitha Sukumar Seton Hall University Sarah Riches Smith College Sarah Robbins University of South Carolina Marie Ciarroccki Angela Cirillo

Stetson University D.J. Swerdloff Stevens Institute of Technology Evan Forman Syracuse University Jacqui Fucheck Alec Kassan Alex Pooner Tissa Wint Temple University Greg Frank Avery Harwan Tasha Hauck Moshe Hellman Taylor Janney Lauren Keleher Alex Mogil Towson University Jenna Cooke Kyle Golden Aaron Gomez Alisa Hlywiak Sarah Pleat Alana Seidman Tori Wolfgang Trinity University Jack Fiedler Tufts University Nikita Shukla Tulane University Tyler Denenberg United States Air Force Language School Damian Stuchko United States Merchant Marine Academy Kevin Schreiber United States Military Academy at West Point Nick DiVito University of Vermont Jack Braunstein Zach Leary Mike Minion Vanderbilt University Alison Chen Vassar College Amanda Horowitz Villanova University Emma Roncace University of Virginia Amanda Elfman Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Brielle Baker Wake Forest University Paulomi Banerjee West Chester University Lauren Barger Mike Cain Tyler Drob Erica Hansen Nick Phelan West Virginia University Amanda Doogan Natalie Roy Wheaton College Kirkland An Widener University Janki Chudasama Gianni DeFrancesco Joseph Fresta Kayla Livecchi Amanda Schechtman College of William & Mary Sammi Aronson Wilkes University Alex Kramer University of Wisconsin Joel Greenspan Jake Meklinsky Yale University Sarah Kim

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ENTERTAINMENT EASTSIDE

Google hopes to shatter the smartphone Eastside tech correspondent Bogdan Vitoc (‘16) reviews the anticipated Google Glass ■ By Bogdan Vitoc (‘16) Eastside Staff

Wearable technology has been popularized through books and movies, but only recently has it made its way into the hands of consumers. The coolest kid on the block is by far a slick pair of “smart” glasses called Google Glass.

Three months after the release to developers, I had the chance to test-drive a pair myself. The pair I tried out belonged to Conrad Kramer (’14), an aspiring software developer who paid $1500 to purchase them through the “Glass Explorer Program,” a beta-phase announced in February where Google sold Glass in limited Courtesy of Google Glass numbers to developers like Google hopes its new hardware will make smartphones from tech rivals, Kramer.

On the outside, Glass is stylish like Apple, obsolete. in appearance and immediately and a small, transparent prism pressure exerted on my head which makes the wearer appear like a which projects an image onto the reassured me that the glasses would tech expert. It consists of one thin, wearer’s eye (no lenses, by the stay on even through dynamic activflexible band of metal that stretchway). ities such as running. To turn them es halfway around the wearer’s I slid it on, and was surprised by on, I lightly tapped the touchpad head, a slim touchpad inside of it the light, but not discomforting, and suddenly saw a rectangular which rests Glass’s electronics, screen with the time projected onto the upper right corner of my field of vision.

The screen was definitely the biggest disappointment. Although some people have had better luck than I did, I for one could not get the small rectangular box to be clearly visible. No matter how much I tried readjusting it, some small portion would still be cut off or blurry.

Apart from this minor issue, I found Glass quite fun to use. Telling Glass to take a picture with its builtin camera by saying “Okay, Glass, take a picture” while on the homescreen was easy enough, and sharing or deleting the picture using the touchpad was a piece of cake.

Although right now Glass does not have a large variety of features — it can basically only give you directions and send messages — third party developers such as Evernote and The New York Times are developing apps to enrich the user’s experience.

With Google’s probably very large investment into Glass, the company is definitely expecting Glass to be the next big thing. If Google lowers the price tag to at least the level of a regular smartphone and encourages third parties to develop apps, it may gain a larger consumer base, but I’m doubtful that it will ever truly be a revolution.

Although smartphones have connected us to each other more than anything ever before and we now have the power of the internet at our immediate disposal, being constantly “connected” may be too much.

Already, movements such as the “Stop the Cyborgs” movement are attempting to persuade consumers to not adopt this new technology, and as the official consumer release approaches, more such movements are likely to crop up.

Even though not much was said about Glass in May at Google’s annual developer conference, Google I/O, be sure that Google engineers are hard at work preparing Glass for release, which is rumored to occur by late 2013 or early 2014.

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Children’s TV sours a new generation ■ By Rebecca Cohen (‘15) Eastside Entertainment Editor

In my lifetime, TV has evolved and times have changed drastically. As an infant in the late 1990’s, I watched “Sesame Street” and “Winnie the Pooh,” if I watched TV at all. As I got older, I watched “Arthur” and “Cyberchase.” All of these shows have educational value. Whether I was learning my letters with Elmo or doing simple addition with kids in space, my brain was gaining knowledge just by looking at a screen.

Kids today, merely 10 years later, grow up in a world with different media.

Now instead of watching shows with some educational value, they are turning their brains to mush from the beginning, watching shows like “Small Potatoes” and “Sam Sandwich.”

When I was younger, the media was a less prominent aspect of life. You never saw six-year-olds with iPhones and kids played with toys more often than they played Xbox. In addition to that, information has become much easier to access for younger kids due to the availability of internet sources.

TV shows often include vulgar language and messages that are meant for adults, but are included in programs aimed at children. The maturity level has been raised whereas the educational value has been decreased.

For example, my sisters, who are just three years younger than I am, never got to experience the educational value of television. They spent their young days watching “Spongebob Squarepants” and “Hannah Montana.” They were exposed to the atmosphere of high school, even if it is the fabricated version, before they even finished kindergarten.

This problem appears in more mature TV programs as well. “Friends,” which thrived in the late ‘90s to the early 2000’s, followed six friends living in New York City during their early ‘20s. They hung out in a coffee shop and faced day-to-day problems.

Modern day’s “How I Met Your Mother” seems to have the same general plot, but the friends spend all of their time in a bar, and sex is one of the main topics of conversation.

Just those small, unnecessary additions make the show that much more inappropriate.

All in all, TV has evolved in a way that is extremely affecting society. Kids spend their time watching un-educational programs that influence them in the wrong way, and probably just make them more stupid. I am fearful for the future of the media and all of the exposed information that will cross the brains of children that are much too young.

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■ By Bogdan Vitoc (‘16) Eastside Staff

“You’re getting scroogled!” is what Microsoft proclaims in its new advertising campaign: Scroogled.

The campaign aggressively attacks various products made by Google. The ads have been shown on billboards, in print, on television and online since late November of 2012. At first, Microsoft attacked Google Shopping, warning customers that Google was paid by companies to put their results as first.

Then they attacked Gmail, criticizing Google for “going through every Gmail that’s sent or received” in attempts to

identify keywords which they use to give you targeted ads. Now, in the third phase, the Scroogled ad campaign is focused on pri-

your full name, email address and the neighborhood in which you live.

Microsoft acknowledges that most developers are

vacy issues in Google Play, the Android App Store.

Microsoft claims that every time you download a new app from Google Play, Google gives app makers

trustworthy, but they warn you may be in trouble if your information falls into the hands of a malicious one.

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lure customers into using Windows Phone by reassuring them that Microsoft values individual’s privacy and does not release private information.

“We think we have a better alternative that doesn’t do these kinds of nefarious things,” said Greg Sullivan, Microsoft’s senior manager for the Windows Phone.

So that people do not forget about Bing, the site reads, “If you can’t trust Google’s app store, how can you trust them for anything?”

Bing, which is Google’s prime competitor, is looking for more customers, as it only owns 16.7 percent of the search engine market share compared to Google’s 67.5 percent.

Speaking of Bing, when you bing (is that a verb?) the term “scroogled,” the results are mostly antiGoogle, but when you Google the same thing, the results are mostly antiMicrosoft.

The term “scroogle” was not actually coined by Microsoft. In fact, up until 2012, there was a website called scroogle.org, which allowed people to use Google anonymously so their search info could not be associated with themselves. The site was shut down due to excess spam and Google limiting the time scroogle.org’s servers could connect to the search engine. Google has not yet commented on Microsoft’s heated attack, but if they do (or when they do), it will be interesting to see how they retaliate.

Images courtesy of scroogle.org and digitaltrends.com

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Dr. O’Shmeeza: Eastside’s Shmerson of the Shmear AP curricula were taught in one 80minute period. Guided by the indeEastside Humor Editor fatigable O’Shmeeza, East emitted a charisma that fended off any threats It gives Eastside great pleasure to to its excellence. announce the 2012O’Shmeeza’s altru2013 Eastside istic agenda put his Shmerson of the needs behind those of Shmear, Principal Dr. his peers; when he Ron O’Shmeeza. In instituted the Walking O’Shmeeza’s fourth – Rewards Program in and final – year, it is April, many doubted only fitting that he his motives, but as receives this prestieveryone at East has gious honor. seen in the last two O b v i o u s l y, months, the WRP has O’Shmeeza’s merits been a rousing sucreach infinity and cess. beyond, from his flawEven in times of less running of the uncertainty, the firm“Up” and “Down” ness with which stairs brought about O’Shmeeza speaks by his love for British reassures all who lispop sensation One ten. In May, he said, Direction, to making “We might be getting a all open-ended lot of new technology responses Scantronsoon, maybe. But compatible, to bringprobably not.” Had ing in a live cougar to anyone else said that, increase school spirEast would have it…The list goes on erupted into a swivet; and on.

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O’Shmeeza is an Overall, in less Photo by Meghna Kothari (‘15)/ Eastside Staff. than half the time it admirable leader of Photo Illustration by Rachel Tinkelman (‘13)/ Eastside Humor Editor took to construct the East students and faculty alike. His voice is Dr. Ron O’Shmeeza, winner of Eastside’s Shmerson of the Eiffel Tower, a constant among the Shmear.

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■ By Zack Becker (’13)

has come to focus on what really matters.”

His valor was steadfast during the myriad fire drills and tier one lockdown drills that afflicted the

Wanted: new roommate ■ By Rachel Tinkelman (‘13) and Angie Nguyen (‘13) Eastside Humor Editor and Eastside Photo Editor

Hi! My name is Jane Smith and I am so psyched for freshman year! Go Wildcats! I am a biology major, and I’d like to room in Race Hall. I’m looking for a roommate, so I guess I better post my 10 things! Well, 13. Thirteen is my lucky number, and I just couldn’t decide what to leave out! One thing, NO WEIRDOS. That is why I like this new way of finding roommates on Facebook. You can get to know each other first so you end up with a roommate you really like! Well, these 13 things are about what I really like and what I am all about. In short, here are some simple rules on how to live with me. Well, here they are!

1. DON'T TOUCH ME! 2. I spend most of my free time watching “Star Trek” on Netflix, and I don't wear costumes, but I think we should get matching official, licensed “Star Trek” bed sheets. I already bought them.

3. I don't like snails. Disregard this message if you are either a.) a snail or b.) a snail enthusiast.

4. I hope you like taxidermy because I make my own stuffed animals.

5. I do not keep a mini fridge or any newfangled food preserving machinery. I keep my raw meats in an icebox at the foot of my bed.

6. On Thursdays, I am a Wiccan. I practice witchcraft, I own a cauldron, etc.

7. I suffer from a condition called sneeze sleeping. Also spontaneous bleeding.

8. I am allergic to cotton, dust, dust mites, bee stings, mold, certain types of wood, vitamin D and ferrets, in addition to having other typical allergies.

9. I speak Esperanto. I will teach it to you.

10. I have a scab collection, in which I keep various scabs in a scrapbook. I like to call it my Scabbook.

12. I do not "believe" in beds. Therefore I sleep ONLY on tatami mats and used sofa cushions.

13. Every night at 3:01 a.m., I wake up screaming from my incurable night terrors, and it comforts me to have a night-light—hope you like Buzz Lightyear.

Also, I need a glass of warm milk to go back to sleep, so we will be needing a portable stovetop because I don’t believe in microwaves.

Photo by Brittany Nghiem (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Graduating class: “We are, like, really sad to leave.”

Seniors still doing homework.

Groucho Marx to be next principal of Cherry Hill East.

School day lengthened three hours: effective next year.

Teachers prepare for hibernation mode; students come out of hibernation mode.

Cooking teacher publishes Yeastside, a cooking publication all about bread.

Student shares lunch with peers, Aramark sues student for detracting from their business.

Newsbriefs model wears pants.

Adopt-a-Grandparent Club has senior day every day.

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Believe it or not by Madison Stern (‘13)/ Eastside Staff

EASTSIDE

June 2013

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Eastside Sports’ ‘12-‘13 All-East Team Eastside Sports’ “All-East Team” is a compilation of East’s most prominent athletes of the 2012-2013 school year, aside from Eastside’s two Athletes of the Year (see pg. 24). Eastside Sports Editors Darby Festa (‘13), Greg Frank (‘13) and Mike Reisman (‘13) served as the selection committee for each All-East Team. The same criteria used to determine Eastside’s Athletes of the Year were used to select each “All East Team”. (See page 24 for selection criteria.)

Boys’ Team

Kevin Barry (‘13) Track and Field

-4th place at sectionals in the 400m -5th place at sectionals in the 800m -11th place at state Meet of Champions in the 400m -8th place in Emerging Elite Nationals in the 400m

Brandon Bryant (‘13) Football/Track and Field

-94 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles - 1st Team All-Conference linebacker -Part of 4X100m relay that qualified for Nationals -7th best triple jump in school history at 41 feet, 6 inches -3rd best long jump in school history at 21 feet, 6 inches

Hank Davis (‘13) Basketball/Tennis

-Al Carino All-Star in South Jersey -2nd Team AllConference basketball -Named basketball team MVP by coaches -1st singles tennis player -1st Team AllConference tennis

Gary Hettinger (‘13) Basketball/Volleyball

-Basketball team cocaptain -2nd Team AllConference basketball -Recipient of NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete Award -122 kills, 39 digs and 75 service points in volleyball

Daishi Goto (‘13) Brandon Stern (‘15) Football/Lacrosse Football/Wrestling

-938 passing yards and 8 touchdowns in 8 games -Leading scorer of the lacrosse team with 33 goals and third on team with 12 assists -Second Team AllConference lacrosse

-School-record 1583 rushing yards -3rd Team AllState, 2nd Team All South Jersey and 1st Team AllConference football -2nd place at districts for wrestling -25-11 wrestling record senior year, career 75-30 record

All sports art by Sydney Steele (‘16)/ Eastside Staff All photos by Brittany Nghiem (‘13)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Girls’ Team

Jaimie Brookover (‘13) Erica Hansen (‘13) Swimming Soccer/Lacrosse

-6th place at state Meet of Champions in 100 yard backstroke -3rd place at South Jersey Coaches’ Invitational meet for 100 yard backstroke -2nd team All South Jersey for 100 yard backstroke

-1st Team AllConference lacrosse -29 interceptions -2nd on team with 39 ground balls -2nd Team AllConference soccer 2011 and 2012 -Five goals and three assists for soccer

Maddy Berman (‘14) Cross Country/Track

-1st Team AllConference in both spring track and cross country -12th place at Cross Country Sectional Championship -Camden County champion in the 3200m for spring track

Nancy Brown (‘13) Volleyball

-Two-year team captain - All-conference junior and senior year -Led team in both assists (7.04 per game) and service aces (32) -Second in East history with 649 career assists

Michelle Faykes (‘13) Swimming

-Swim team co-captain -Qualified for state Meet of Champions in 200 and 500 yard freestyle -Member of All-Star 200 yard freestyle relay -Received Ed Branin Award for leadership in and out of the pool

Taylor Janney (‘13) Field Hockey

-Voted best offensive player by team and named team MVP for field hockey -Named to 2nd Team All-Conference -One of the team’s leading scorers with 5 goals and 3 assists

East athletes moving on to compete in college Baseball: -Joseph Caprice: Montclair State University -Alex Kramer: Wilkes University -Zach Lang: Bloomsburg University

Basketball: -Andrew Brown: Rutgers University-Camden -Jasmine Burke: Kean University -Hank Davis: La Salle University -Darby Festa: Haverford College

Cross Country/Track: -Jared Athias: Rochester Institute of Technology -Kevin Barry: St. Joseph’s University -Kyle Bryant: Rider University -Mike Minion: University of Vermont

Crew:

Field Hockey: -Taylor Janney: Temple University

Softball:

Football:

-Lindsay Savar: Cabrini College

-Evan Alterman: Lycoming College -Brandon Bryant: Atlanta Sports Academy -Jonni Cassano: Albright College -Nick DellaVecchia: Gettysburg College -Tyler Drob: West Chester University -Kevin Schreiber: United States Merchant Marine Academy

Swimming:

Lacrosse: *All college commitments were provided by individual coaches and athletes.

Soccer:

-Lauren Rotkovitz: Massachusetts Institute of Technology -Adam Cohler: Ramapo College of New Jersey -Erica Hansen: West Chester University -Jarred Madrid: Rutgers University-Camden Fencing: -Garrett McVeigh: Georgian Court University -Shriya Joshi: University of Pennsylvania -Matt Muench: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -Zach Steinbock: Ramapo College of New Jersey

-Caitlin Delaney: Sacred Heart University

-Jaimie Brookover: University of Connecticut -Michelle Faykes: University of Connecticut -Colleen Finias: Bloomsburg University -Melissa Shore: Rowan University -Mikey Simunek: Rowan University

Volleyball: -Nancy Brown: Rutgers University - Camden

Wrestling: -Daishi Goto: Gloucester County College

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Eastside’s Fifth Annual Athlete of the Year A committee made up of Eastside Sports Editors Darby Festa (‘13), Mike Reisman (‘13) and Greg Frank (‘13) determined the winners of Eastside’s Athlete of the Year based on criteria including overall performance, individual achievements, work ethic, coaches’ opinions, teammates’ opinions, seasonal statistics and number of varsity sports played.

Female Athlete of the Year: Caitlin Delaney (‘13) ■ By Darby Festa (‘13)

Whether it’s on the soccer field or lacrosse field, Caitlin Delaney (’13) has managed to make a name for herself not only throughout the halls of East, but also all around South Jersey. Delaney has played both varsity soccer and varsity lacrosse for four years and varsity basketball for two years.

Although Delaney has excelled in multiple sports over the years, her true passion is lacrosse, and she plans to play at the collegiate level at Sacred Heart University.

Lacrosse and soccer coach Ms. Katie Boyle said, “[Delaney] is a tremendous soccer and lacrosse player, extremely hard working, and is arguably one of the best athletes in all of South Jersey.”

As captain of the girls’ lacrosse team, Delaney’s determination and athletic prowess has enabled her to lead the team in scoring. But Delaney’s success goes beyond just the numbers. Boyle said that Delaney is an excellent attacker and can beat any defender one on one. Boyle added that Delaney is very elusive and can get out of double and triple teams with ease. Boyle made it clear that when Delaney is in the game, it is easy to tell she is a key player because she is all over the field.

Delaney has also led the girls’ soccer team in scoring, and was the leading scorer in both her junior and senior years with 16 goals and eight assists in 2011 and 14 goals and 7 assists in 2012, which Boyle attributed to her ability to make runs and be a continual threat offensively.

Delaney, however, views her East career as more than just a list of impressive statistics.

“I have enjoyed every minute of my time with East athletics,” she said. “The ability to be a part of a team and make the relationships I have made with coaches and teammates is more than anything I could have asked for. Nothing beats the thrill of a close game or beating a rival. I have grown as an athlete from my freshman year and am proud of every accomplishment.”

It takes a special sort of athlete to be able to not only perform on the field, but also take on a leading role and direct a team towards success. Delaney has managed to do this for not one, but two, varsity sports.

“It’s an honor [to be named Eastside's Athlete of the Year],” Delaney said. “It feels good to know all of my hard work and dedication has paid off and people noticed. A lot of talented people have won this honor and I’m happy to be in the same category as the rest.”

Eastside Sports Editor

Delaney’s Stats

- Leading scorer on the lacrosse team in 2013.

- 1st in South Jersey Group 4 with 95 goals.

- Season high against West Deptford with 10 goals on May 9.

- 2nd in South Jersey Group Group 4 in points.

- Led team with 67 caused turnovers.

- Led team with 58 ground balls.

- 1st team All-Conference in lacrosse.

Jordan Stein (‘14)/ Eastside Staff

- Team captain in fall of 2012 for soccer.

- 1st team All-Conference in soccer.

- 14 goals and 7 assists to lead soccer team in scoring.

Delaney has excelled in her time at East in both soccer and lacrosse and will look to continue her success at Sacred Heart University.

Male Athlete of the Year: Nick DiVito (‘13) ■ By Greg Frank (‘13)

It was an impressive athletic year for Nick DiVito (’13) to say the least. DiVito earned varsity letters in football and boys’ volleyball and his athletic ability, in addition to his academic achievements, helped get him to the United States Military Academy at West Eastside Sports Editor Point. DiVito is the definition of the student athlete.

Divito was honored to be named Eastside’s Athlete of the Year.

He said, “It means a lot, especially knowing how many great athletes are at East, and to be recognized is a great honor. It feels good to know that the hard work pays off and it’s a great accomplishment that I feel very proud of.”

DiVito played pivotal roles on both the football team and the volleyball team this year.

DiVito said, “I like having an important role on both teams because I know that I can have an impact on the game, which I really enjoy.”

But it’s the heat of the moment that DiVito has embraced with open arms.

“You get to complete against other players, which is always fun. I think pressure always increases a person’s athletic ability and motivates you to play better,” said DiVito when he spoke to the high level he played at in two sports this year.

One of DiVito’s favorite moments in high school athletics came in his senior season in a football game against Moorestown. East entered the game 03, while Moorestown was 3-0 and one of the top teams in South Jersey at the time. DiVito had two touchdown receptions and also contributed on special teams with a strong effort punting and kicking. The final score was 26-25 with East winning on a safety late in the game, something DiVito will never forget.

The high level of competition and the leadership qualities he embodied in his time at East were in DiVito’s mind, a major reason that led to his acceptance to West Point.

“In my opinion the most important thing for me at West Point will be the leadership skills I developed in high school,” DiVito said.

Being accepted to West Point was sort of an exclamation point on DiVito’s time at East. Between academic achievements and an impressive athletic resume, DiVito will graduate on June 18 with all doors open.

DiVito’s Stats

- 25 total tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 9 passes broken up, 3 interceptions on defense this year playing cornerback.

- 17 receptions for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns on offense this year playing wide receiver.

- First team All-Conference as a cornerback for football.

- 240 kills in the regular season of volleyball this year, an average of 12 kills a match, as boys’ volleyball posted a 15-5 record in 20 matches.

-DiVito had 15 kills in a win against Williamstown on May 15 which clinched the Olympic Conference regular season title.

- His regular season high for kills came against Eastern as he led the way with 19.

- 11th in New Jersey in kills for the 2013 regular season and third in South Jersey.

- 23 blocks in the regular season to go along with 46 digs and 31 aces.

- 18th in New Jersey in aces for the season and first in South Jersey.

Jordan Stein (‘14)/ Eastside Staff

DiVito readies himself in a volleyball match earlier this season, staring down the opposition.