Eastside: June 2011

www.eastside-online.org

Vol. 45 No. 12

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

June 2011

Avra Bossov (‘11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Inside This Issue

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iKnow Page 18

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NEWS/FEATURES Page 2

EASTSIDE

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Campbell concludes term as superintendent ■ By Gabrielle Kains (‘12) and Hailey Edelstein (‘12) Eastside News/Features Editors

When it comes to the role of the superintendent in a school district, almost every student knows that he or she makes the critical “snow day decision,” but the superintendent plays a much larger part in the district. Important decisions about almost every aspect of the school that affect each and every student at one point or another are made on a daily basis.

Dr. David Campbell has had the title of a superintendent for 25 years now in a total of three different states. He has been Cherry Hill’s superintendent for five years and will step down on June 30, 2011. As Campbell’s term comes to a close, Eastside hopes to give students an idea of what Campbell has done during his time.

Campbell said that being a superintendent is like running a home that is 1.7 million square feet.

“I’m running a landscaping business, I’m running a snow-removal business, I’m running a cleaning and janitorial service, I’m running a heating and air conditioning system… You could also say I’m one of the biggest restaurant chains,” said Campbell. “There are all these functions that the superintendent has a responsibility for that wouldn’t normally enter your mind.”

Campbell is responsible for making sure the insides and outsides of each school property are looking nice, supplying enough food to schools for breakfast and lunch, regulating the temperatures of each building, transporting all students to and from school, and so much more.

This must all be done within the allotted district

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budget, which can be a tough challenge with the current district’s financial situation.

The superintendent does not make all the decisions alone. With the help of district board and school administration members, many people evaluate situations before the superintendent makes that final choice. The superintendent works with a director of finance, a director of human resources, assistant superintendents and many other administrators to make the best decisions.

“What I have found is that by the time any question, problem, challenge, issue, snow day decision, gets to a leader,” said Campbell, “there is a plurality of opinions out there about the preferred way to go.”

By the time the superintendent is approached, the necessary data and information has already been collected and it is up him to make an impartial choice.

Campbell also said he often tries to consult the people who will be affected by a decision to fully understand a situation. When a decision is made, people expect to hear why the district chose to move in a certain direction, and it is up to the superintendent to provide people with other honest points of view.

“Our discussions and differences of opinions are all out on the table… and that helps build trust,” said Campbell. “You can’t as a leader do very much without trust.”

In dealing with students, teachers, parents, staff, administrators, taxpayers and other groups involved in the district, the superintendent must take many points of view into consideration.

“You have to realize that to do your job, you’re

• The superintendent is responsible for all aspects of the school district including maintaining all buildings and grounds, keeping the district’s spending under the allotted budget and ensuring the success of students from prekindergarten to 12th grade.

Eastside News/Features Editor

Alec Kassan (‘13) recently designed the winning logo for Cherry Hill Township’s fifty-year anniversary.

Despite his success, Kassan did not decide to enter the contest on his own.

“My mom told me to enter a design contest for the new Cherry Hill logo because she saw it in the newspaper,” he said.

The township wanted a logo that represented Cherry Hill’s dedication to recycling.

Kassan said, “I took the old logo and just imagined

going to make a lot of people unhappy even though the experts may be saying [you’ve made a] ‘fabulous decision’ one after another,” he said.

Above all of the other responsibilities of a superintendent, the most important overall responsibility is to make sure students are receiving the most effective education. By making all the individual decisions about the district, the superintendent keeps the district working toward its original goals.

“The most important reason we have public education in our country is to provide a solid quality and balanced education for young people so when they leave high school, they are prepared to live their dreams and do whatever they choose to do,” said Campbell. “Ultimately that’s the goal: for all students to be successful and work towards their dreams after they graduate.”

• Campbell has been a superintendent for 25 years in a total of three different states.

• Campbell, on average, received 400,000 work e-mails alone per year.

• While the minimum term length by contract is 3 years, the average term of a superintendent in a New Jersey district is 2.2 years.

• Campbell believes strongly in lifelong learning; therefore, he will be taking courses at the University of Pennsylvania after his retirement.

Kassan wins Cherry Hill logo design contest ■ By Juliet Brooks (‘13)

Ben Taylor (‘11)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Dr. David Campbell will finish his term as superintendent on June 30, 2011.

what would make it look newer and better.”

Kassan used Adobe After Effects, which is a computer program, to create his logo.

Kassan said that he did not even know he had won the award until a day later.

“My parents just brought it up in conversation because they thought I already knew,” Kassan said.

The award was presented at the Art Blooms Earth Day Festival on April 30, and Kassan received a copy of the new book, "Cherry Hill: A Brief History" along with a $50 gift certificate to the Cherry Hill Mall.

Kassan also attended a dinner with Mayor Bernard Platt.

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Kassan’s winning logo design celebrates Cherry Hill Township’s 50th anniversary.

• Maureen Reusche has been chosen as Cherry Hill Public Schools’ new superintendent and will begin her term with the 2011-2012 school year.

A word from the new BOE representatives East’s new student Board of Education representative and alternate representative introduce themselves and explain their goals for next year.

My name is Jackie Susuni and I will be serving as your Board of Education Jackie representaSusuni tive for the (‘12) 2011-2012 2011-2012 school year.

Board of Currently, as Education a junior, I Representative serve as Class of 2012 Vice President, president of East in Action, DECA participant and more. I am truly excited to get my senior year started as Board of Education representative and look forward to the experience.

My name is Lily Campbell and I will be serving as your Board of Education Lily alternate Campbell representa(‘12) tive for next 2011-2012 school year.

Alternative At East, I Board of play the oboe Education Representative in the wind ensemble and the symphony orchestra. I have also been a part of

Model UN and the World Awareness Club for the past three years. I cannot wait for the 2011-2012 school year because it is going to be amazing.

As Board of Education representatives, our job is to voice the concerns and opinions of East students to the Board of Education.

We are very excited and honored to be able to serve these positions and cannot wait for the year to get started.

We were both “in training” for this position until the end of May, while official responsibilities just began in June.

One responsibility that this position entails is attending the bimonthly board meetings, which occur on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. After each of these meetings, we plan to update the student body in regards to key issues being discussed at those meetings.

Our main goal for this year is to stay in continuous communication with the student body. This is extremely important for the position of Board of Education representative

because we want to make sure that we accurately portray the thoughts of the student body during the meetings.

By doing this, students will see more of their concerns addressed precisely throughout the year. The input that we get from you is what matters most to us and will help us focus our attention on particular issues that affect East students.

In order to achieve our goal of steady communication, we have created an email address (eastboe@yahoo.com) that students can use to send in any suggestions or questions that they have regarding anything going on with the Board of Education. No matter what, we will try to do the best we can to address your concerns.

Also, be sure to look out for the Cherry Hill High School East Board of Education Facebook page for frequent updates.

Please use these resources to your own advantage so that we can help you in making a difference in this school. We are looking forward to a very exciting year!

NEWS/FEATURES June 2011

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Seniors 2011 Eastside’s departing seniors answer questions to sum up their years with Eastside and at East.

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COMMUNITY Page 4

EASTSIDE

June 2011

Even the most zealous of summer worshippers get burnt out on too much of the season’s sun. Eastside’s Community Editors have boredom busters to last your entire vacation.

July 7, August 4, September 1: Don’t let summer-job salaries get you down; stop by 42nd through 50th Streets for a slew of cheap thrills for just one buck at the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll in University City.

June 24-26:

July 4

July 3-5:

Penn’s Landing will host “Taste of Philadelphia,” a food and music feast to kick off Wawa Welcome America.

Some of Philly’s most popular restaurants and entertainment will be featured.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with incredible fireworks at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The fireworks begin around 10:30 p.m. Make sure to arrive early in order to grab the best seat.

For an ice cream binge that does good, check out the Super Scooper AllYou-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival at Penn’s Landing, which serves scoops of every flavor and benefits childhood Leukemia research.

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All summer:

July 9-11:

July 16:

July 18-24:

July 22-24:

For an art experience worth the drive, trek to Hamilton’s Grounds for Sculpture, an impressive outdoor exhibition of hundreds of sculptures, and grab an alfresco lunch with a cultured view.

Get an original masterpiece at the Haddonfield Arts Festival, a showcase of local artists’ wares and wearables. While you’re there, hear some great live tunes and snack on local eateries’ goods.

Join the Revolution at Eastern State Penitentiary’s Bastille Day Celebration, where visitors can check out a reenactment of Marie Antoinette’s beheading and eat cake: Tastykakes to be exact.

Locavores and foodies unite for Farm to Fork Week, where local chefs craft an economic prefixed menu with an ecologic edge, sourcing ingredients from local farmers.

Radio station WXPN hosts its fourth annual music festival, where folkie favorites and a few up-and-comers unite for three days of peace and music. It may not quite rival Woodstock, but check out Ted Leo and get some free lemonade.

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Every Monday:

August 19-21:

First Fridays:

Sweet Delight:

Fresh-Picked Joy:

Storytelling doesn’t get as hilarious, heartwarming and competitive as at the First Person Story Slam, a weekly contest to find the city’s archanecdotalist.

Air out your Birkenstocks at Philadelphia’s 49th annual Folk Festival for a long weekend of folksy music, folksy crafts and folksy folk (i.e. baby boomers).

Explore Philadelphia’s lower numbers for a tour of the higher arts; First Fridays have local artists showcase their wares for public sale and open galleries along the block for visitors.

If you’ve had it with cupcakes and frozen yogurt, get your sugar fix at The Pie Lady Cafe in Moorestown, where South Jersey blues get reimagined in tasty tarts and treats.

Hunting and gathering have never looked so sweet as at Springdale Farms, where visitors can pick their own fresh blueberries and strawberries, or the less outdoorsy can pick up a pint in their market.

Every Thurday in July-August:

June 24-27:

Mia Holley(‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor

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May 28-September 4:

Through June:

Take a stroll through the stately gardens at Longwood Gardens and check out their Festival of Fountains for a view of illuminated fountains and flora, plus accompanying musical performances.

Counter the hot weather with a dose of haute couture; visit the Roberto Capucci exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see the crafty creations of the maestro of Italian fashion.

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Danielle Hu (‘11)/ Eastside Art Director

Cast away summer blues with Community’s top picks for out-of-school fun!

BEST CREAMERY: Maple Shade Custard Stand Cool off this summer while enjoying a variety of ice creams, soft-serves, water ice and frozen custard at Maple Shade Custard Stand. It also serves several toppings to top off the perfect ice cream cone. Although the lines are long, everyone leaves happy after eating his or her ice cream. Soft-serve ice cream is its featured item; however, it also serves traditional harddipped ice cream along with an extensive menu that includes chocolatecovered bananas, ice cream sundaes, milk shakes and flurries. Its outdoor seating at picnic tables accommodates the crowds.

BEST BATHING SUIT STORE: Cameo Water Wear Cameo Water Wear has been in business for over sixty years serving customers throughout all of Philadelphia and South Jersey. It specializes in bikini separates ranging in sizes 4-18 and its selection includes bikini separates, bikini sets, tankinis, one pieces and cover-ups. Cameo offers an outstanding selection of several different bathing suit styles that will make your time at the beach or pool even more enjoyable.

BEST WATER PARK: Sahara Sam’s Splash around this summer at Sahara Sam’s, New Jersey’s largest indoor water park. It features the world’s tallest ropes course, a modern arcade, the region’s only Flow Rider indoor surfing simulator and a fullservice café. Escape from the heat and visit Sahara Sam’s, open all summer long.

BEST FARMERS’ MARKET: Collingswood Farmer’s Market Even if you can get your organics at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods, nothing beats the farm-fresh taste of an heirloom Jersey tomato – or beet, or peach, or blueberry or any other of the myriad agrarian gems sold at Collingswood Farmer’s Market. The market, aside from hosting more than a dozen local farm stands, is fertile ground for meeting other local enthusiasts and for chatting with some pretty cool farmers. Bring your resuable bags every Saturday morning for fresh-picked fun.

Instead of shelling out seven bucks for a showing of The Smurfs, head out to a free weekly feature at Penn’s Landing’s Screenings Under the Stars.

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Toughen up for the East Coast Derby Extravaganza, where tough chicks on teams like Philthy Britches beat up other chicks on teams like Heavy Metal Hookers – on wheels.

OPINIONS June 2011

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Screenplays should be put into action in English class ■ By Alex Faye (‘11) For Eastside

It may be difficult to comprehend that there is more to writing than standard books or the occasional play. Many people overlook one of the most popular forms of writing, including English class curriculum creators: the screenplay.

Screenplays, also called movie scripts, have been labeled as “frivolous entertainment,” when they are truly an important piece in the scope of English writing. The Cherry Hill East English curriculum should be adapted so that English teachers teach at least one screenplay to their classes each year.

To start off, the techniques behind screenwriting are interesting in

terms of style compared to novels, as screenplays can educate the student about writing and its different forms. To write a screenplay, people must not only be able to master the art of writing dialogue, but also need to be able to write vivid scenery descriptions while describing the characters’ actions.

Screenplays force students to think differently, expanding their skills as writers. Some people, however, feel that learning this type of writing is pointless, as students will most likely never use screenwriting skills in the real world, begging the question, “Why read them?”

Just as a student may never write a screenplay, a student will probably not write a novel in the style of a Victorian Era farm girl.

Either way, any style of writing, even if it is not necessarily applicable to

Photo illustration by Mia Holley (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor

real life, can provide a student with valuable knowledge.

The content and the dialect used in a screenplay can also reveal details about a certain time period and setting, which can help students understand a time period in history by reading a dialogue in a certain vernacular.

“People actually learn a lot from movies. Script writers are able to take a story that could be found in a hundred-page book, which would take longer to understand than a movie, and condense it into an hour and a half,” said Nick Buckley (‘13).

Screenplays give students a chance to learn about the English language in a fascinating way, giving them an opportunity to want to learn.

Some teachers may feel that this would be a waste of time and that “tradition-

al” English work is more important.

However, screenplays are traditional. They have been around for over one hundred years and have changed the English language as many know it today. Although Austin or Twain may have never written a screenplay, one cannot forget the people who write screenplays that will stick around for the rest of time, such as David Mamet and Oliver Stone.

At East, English classes go through one to four plays a year; one of these plays can easily be changed into a screenplay, which would expand the literary horizons of East students.

Some may think screenplays might not be something to study in an English class, but, if they are not relevant, what is?

Students need to take fire drills seriously ■ By Sherin Nassar (‘13) Eastside Opinions Editor

It is an understatement to say that a burning fire, let alone a burning building, is a scary and dangerous situation. To be honest, it is probably one of the most dreadful disasters that could ever hit an educational institution and something every teacher hopes will never occur in their own school.

Because of this fear, school administrators in the Cherry Hill School District attempt to protect students from fires through drills.

Although some may find these drills to be annoying, schools that have experienced a fire firsthand know that these drills can

quickly determine how prepared a school is for a dire situation. However, no one, no matter the amount of practice, can be prepared for it. In 2009, there were 1,348,500 fires reported in the United States. These fires caused 3,010 civilian deaths, 17,050 civilian injuries, and $12.5 billion in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Despite these horrific facts, students still talk during these drills, quickly reducing the urgency the drills try to instill in students to a nonchalant act.

These drills are an attempt to beat the odds, which are present in the aforementioned statistics.

But to do this, students at

East need to take these fire drills seriously. During a fire drill, students talk to their friends and laugh at the fact that if there was a real fire, everyone would be dead. Unfortunately, this kind of joke is no laughing matter. Approximately three-quarters (73%) of the structure fires occurring in educational properties involve schools providing preschool through high-school education, in 2003 to 2006, according to the NFPA. Although it is hard to take a synchronized drill seriously since students know that it is a drill, students must try to act appropriately during it. A fire is not funny, even if you friend next to you during one is.

Joel Greenspan (‘13)/ Eastside Staff

In the end, people say practice makes perfect and repetitive drills should attempt to instill that perfection. However, for prac-

tice to be perfect, the people practicing must also take these drills more seriously than they currently do.

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EASTSIDE

June 2011

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

Cherry Hill High School East

Mr. Rouen: Eastside’s Person of the Year Most teachers tend to blend in with surrounding East students in the hallways, but when physical science teacher Mr. Gregory Rouen scurries through the hallways with the end of his tie stuffed in his pocket, he certainly stands out. Rouen’s unique composure extends beyond the hallways and into the classroom as he remains a devoted and committed teacher and member of the East community. His constant dedication to the East community as a whole has landed him the title of Eastside’s Person of the Year.

This award should come as no surprise to both students who have had Rouen as a teacher and to those who have not.

In addition to teaching various science courses at East for almost seven years, Rouen stays after school every day of the week – until as late as 11:30 p.m. – in order to help his own students as well as those who stop by seeking one-on-one help in science or even other subjects. But his extra-help sessions contain much more than just intense schoolwork. Instead, students can find comfort in the relaxed, personal atmosphere of his classroom, complete with a constantly popping popcorn machine, which lures both current and former stu-

dents alike seeking Rouen’s guidance.

Rouen’s impact is not limited to inside his classroom, however. He often leaves the beakers and lab coats behind for the auditorium or the athletic fields, where he cheers on East students, or for a physics room, where he coaches the chess team.

Rouen is not just anoth-

er face in the crowd; his presence is heavily felt because of his enthusiasm and support. Despite all of the papers he still needs to grade, he makes the effort to attend various school activities and grades in between his spurts of encouragement. In the fall, Rouen is the tall figure sitting at the top of the bleachers watching a volleyball game. In the winter, he is the teacher cheering on the basketball teams. In the spring, he can be found encouraging tennis players after school hours. Rouen supports activities and sports he has no affiliation with in order to learn more

about his students and the East community yearround.

At Wing Bowl, for example, even though Rouen was not eating wings competitively, he was a riot with his gentleman-like ensemble. He chose this time to make East students and families laugh and to lighten up the mood surrounding the competition, even if it meant getting some sauce on his bow tie. Rouen takes the meaning of an active faculty member to a whole new level.

Rouen manages to balance both his actual and East families. Rouen said in Eastside’s January 2010 issue that he spends so much time at school because of “a little bit of neuroticism and a lot of grading,” but East students know better. Rouen spends so much time here because he values every moment of every day. So, whether he’s popping popcorn after school, cheering on sports teams or simply waving to a passing student while hurriedly moving to his next destination, just know that he is giving back to his second home.

The little things he does are what truly impact our high school experiences, and those little things are also what make Mr. Gregory Rouen Eastside’s 2010-2011 Person of the Year.

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Eastide’s Person of the Year is a four-stage process, which includes members of the Eastside Editorial Board voting at each stage.

The award originated in 2003 in order to recognize members of the school who have made a superior scholastic impact.

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

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The Cherry Hill East Student Government Assoc. (contributed to the full color of this issue)

Letter to the Editor: Student Government not fairly judged Dear Editor, I have been a member of SGA through all four years of my high school career. I have served as a representative, a class officer and a school officer. Having committed immense time and effort to the Student Government, it brings me great sorrow to see the current reputation of the association.

Many people throughout the school deem Student Government as somewhat pointless, an organization that simply accomplishes little in the school aside from hosting a few events like Friday Night Live and Mr. East.

In my experiences Student Government is far from pointless.

Along with planning and working events for the school, we are also a voice for the student body. I think almost every candidate running for office mentions “being the voice” in their campaign speech, so one has every right to ask what it really means.

Basically, whenever the administration or school board wants the student opinion on a particular controversial subject, they invite the Student Government class and school officers to a meeting. As an officer, I have met with Dr. O’Breza, Dr. Campbell, the president of the school board and the president of the union. All of these people have asked for me to represent what the student body

thinks. This is a fairly difficult job, as it is challenging for me and every other officer to get a feeling of what so many different people think about our school and the issue at hand. We must go in and many times disregard our opinions in favor of one shared by the majority of East students.

I am a Student Government officer because I take pride in serving the student body. It brings me great pleasure when I am asked to share the views of the students during a meeting with a school official. I take the responsibility of representing you very seriously; I spend hours after school doing Student Government responsibilities and am often one

of the last to leave the parking lot.

For me, being a member of Student Government is far more than doing nothing; it is a way to ensure that the opinions of the students are heard.

I do not write this letter in defense of the Student Government; I write it merely to clarify the behind-the-scenes effort of the association. Every organization has the right to be criticized, yet they are also in place for a reason—whether it be apparent or not.

Sincerely, Dan Desrochers (‘11)

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2010-2011 EASTSIDE EDITORIAL BOARD Managing Editor: Sally Yang News/Features Editors Juliet Brooks Hailey Edelstein Gabrielle Kains Sports Editors Max Cohen Dillon Rosenblatt Community Editors Hannah Feinberg Alana Kopelson Opinions Editors Lindsey DuBoff Sherin Nassar

Editors-in-Chief: Avra Bossov, Julie Coben, Laura Kane

Entertainment Editors Danielle Fox Rebecca Ohnona

Art Directors Kevin Cook Danielle Hu

Global Commentary Editors Moriah Schervone Diana Yu

Photo Editors Mia Holley Ben Taylor

Humor Editors Jake Trommer Gina Villecco

Video Editor Rebecca Mulberg

Underground Editors Jack Braunstein Sarah Minion

Online News Editor Darby Festa Online Sports Editor Jake Fischer Technology Director Peter Shivery

Radio Manager Prashasti Awadhiya

Editorial Assistants Hank Davis Bryan Sheehan

Adviser Mr. Greg Gagliardi

Business Manager Alex Feldman

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 followed by his or her last name followed by “@eastsideonline.org,” ie: sarah.minion@ eastside-online.org.

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

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Numbers in parentheses represent the number of years each teacher has won the respective superlative category in the nine-year history of faculty superlatives.

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Senior Perspectives 2011 Taylor Missan Coming from a person who never played a sport; went to an Adopt-a-Grandparent meeting once, signed her name and left; and goes into the SGA homeroom only to steal bagels on Breakfast Friday, I am actually the best possible person to talk to about accomplishments at East. I’m sort of an expert at not participating, but hey, that’s my thing, and I accept it. I have learned so many things going to school here at East. My lessons come not from the activities I have partaken in, but the everyday challenges I have come across. The most important lesson I will take from my experiences at East is the ability to persevere through the hardships we all come to face.

We have all faced adversity at some point in our adolescent careers, and we all make mistakes. Even I, as perfect as I am, still manage to screw up every once in a while, and what I have learned is that you must continue to grow and learn from all of your mistakes.

We are starting a whole new chapter in our lives and it is not going to be easy.

People may tell you that you’re a loser or that you’re worthless; trust me, I’ve heard it plenty of times from Alex Kauth. But, it is how you handle these obstacles that allow you to grow into the person you are meant to be. These last four years have shaped us and guided us in the right direction, whether it has been towards sports, music or even Disney World with our best friends. The experiences I have had here at Cherry Hill East will forever leave a lasting impression in my heart.

Julie Coben (‘11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Jon Silverstone The year is 2009. The Class of 2011 has just completed its first-place Spirit Week dance. And one Jonathan Silverstone cannot find the clothes he threw off before dancing to “Party in the USA.” All that he has left on him when he has to go to the cold bleachers to clear the way for the Class of 2010 to start its dance is a floral tube top and purple Soffe shorts.

This Jonathan Silverstone is I. As my four years at East concludes, I have realized that going through high school is very much like being stripped down to a tight strapless shirt and short shorts, but in a spiritual sense.

High school, while many think otherwise, actually takes off all the excess to reveal who you really are—and it is a journey more valuable than any other. The symbolic clothing I wore coming into East included playing soccer for school, for example. I lasted just one day of freshman soccer. Instead, I came to devote my time to Student Government and resorted to the most voluminous bone in the human body as my campaign slogan to have the privilege of being elected to officer positions. While I was stripped of my initial plans, what was underneath was most important and valuable, no matter how unexpected.

While I’m not saying I prefer donning flower-printed tube tops to nearly anything else, high school has been about not being afraid to take off the primary layers of your character to reveal more than you are initially comfortable with. Just as I spent a half-hour in virtually nothing, searching for my real clothes, high school has taken everything off—even if it has taken me by complete surprise.

Julie Coben (‘11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Michelle Onu As I face college in my near future, I have realized how all of the opportunities given to me at Cherry Hill East have not only prepared me for college, but for my journey as a growing young woman. On September 7, 2007, I walked into East as a timid freshman, knowing only a few students from my middle school. Back then, my greatest worries were the latest fashion accessories and my weave extensions.

As the year progressed, I realized that there was more to school than clothes and hair extensions. I saw the opportunities that East could offer me. I participated in numerous activities, clubs and sports. I have made friends and memories that indeed will last a lifetime. I’ll never forget the roaring crowd that chanted “Cougars!” the day of the girls’ championship basketball game, or at the Powder Puff game where I stuttered out of control because I couldn’t seem to manage my excitement.

Despite the different paths we students may take after graduation, I can confidently say that we will all be successful because we were fortunate to attend Cherry Hill East. Though my journey as a student at East is quickly coming to an end, I will always be a Cougar… forever.

Rebecca Ohnona (‘12)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor

“The reasons as to why I had the perfect high school experience are numerous.” - Hannah Westover “From the food fights to the pranks to all the crazy things we did over the years, I’m proud to be a Cougar and always will be.” - Tyreek Fisher “Your high school experiences, not your academic statistics, shape who you are.” - Vivian Qin

For more of these senior perspectives and others, visit www.eastside-online.org!

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Senior Perspectives 2011 Dan Desrochers I have a locker. I mean, so does every other student at the school (although judging by the weight of some students’ backpacks, they haven’t realized it yet).

But my locker is special. It’s got this top shelf, a shelf that contains who I am as an East student. Out of breath after hiking three flights of stairs, you open it. The first thing you notice is a box of Pop Tarts; I work best when fueled on a Pop Tart and a nice nap on the SGA office couch. Adjacent to that is a pair of safety goggles; they remind me of the Chemistry Department that has been an integral part of my high school experience. After noticing a couple of science articles with blue pen scribbled all over them from Mr. Rouen, the person who unearthed my passion for science, you see a chess piece tucked away, that horsy thing; I must have found it when cleaning up after a match. You toss a calculator that I probably should have used more over the past four years to the side, and come across an old physical form with all the sports I attempted to play written on it. Lodged inside is an article about the hockey team that has my name somewhere on it, highlighted by Mr. R. After you remove this, the locker seems empty, but, upon closer inspection, you see a twig from a Quidditch broom…what can I say, I love Harry Potter!

My now emptied locker and the people around it have watched me grow from an acne-prone freshman to an acne-prone senior. I have examined the variety of materials that East provided, picked the most reactive, mixed them in my locker and they resulted in, well…me.

Julie Coben (‘11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

Rebecca Greenberg The first day of high school I came in with the desire to have a “number one” skill. My next goal was to find out exactly what my number one skill was.

I joined the cross-country team ready to test my “athletic skills” out. To those of you who saw me in my own lonely group running down Kresson Road, my answer to the obvious question is: “No, I did not outrun the entire team to be number one.” I did, however, win two medals: sixteenth place in the Camden County junior varsity meet and forty-eighth place in the freshman race at the Olympic Conference meet. Although my skill could not compare to the skills of the best of my teammates, my spirit remained strong for all four years.

I then opened myself up to be a part of the school in more areas. I participated in the business competition, DECA, “Friday Night Live” and joined several community service clubs throughout the school. Even though I was still without luck, I involved myself within the community and met other students and faculty that I would never have met without my extra-curricular activities.

After my many high school experiences, creating my own senior superlative, writing myself in as Most Number One and setting my ProgressBook account username to number1student, I concluded my number one ability, finally achieving my goal. I realized that I am most number one at being me.

High school has opened me up to a community that I will always remember and cherish. Most importantly, my Cherry Hill High School East experience has enabled me to understand more of who I am as an individual, as number one.

Rebecca Ohnona (‘12)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor

Max Silverberg Every night I log onto Facebook. On April 28 when I logged in, I saw one of the most interesting questions of my life. It seemed so simple at first.

The question was 6/2(1+2). At first I thought it was a simple calculation.

The answer is… wait...is it 9 or 1? Math teachers have taught me throughout my life to use “PEMDAS.” But this was the one time where PEMDAS was of no use. The next day I walked into my AP Stat class, went up to the board and wrote the question on the board. At first Mrs. Barnes said the answer was “obviously 9,” but then she looked again and decided there was no answer. That was when I realized that teachers at East have only been able to expand our knowledge to certain limits in the past four years, but we have been taught how to deal with real life situations that have no true answer.

Over 1,200,000 people have answered this question on Facebook, but the teachers at East have taught us, the students, how to reason and explain our answers. During my four years at East, I have been in many situations where I had to make a decision that had no true answer, whether it was formulating a marketing campaign in a business class or deciding to have a Battle of the Bands.

At East we learn that it is not your first answer that counts, but instead how you deal with a situation. Now we are graduating, and even though we are not prepared to deal with every question that arises, we have been molded into mature adults who will be able to deal with any situation we face in the future.

Julie Coben (‘11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

“High school is like a cocoon. You live in it until it is time to break out.” - Fangel Tung “We scream. We stress. We cry. But we relish every moment of it.” - Chandani Desai “So whether you want to be a singer, a dancer, athlete, actor, smart person, or anything else, go for it, because you get one life to live.” - Isaiah Campbell “‘Senior year, the year of no fear.’ This statement couldn’t be more accurate.” - Sydney Gore

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Senior Eastside Perspectives 2011 Eastside’s editors-in-chief and managing editor say their final goodbyes...

Avra Bossov/Editor-in-Chief There are many hats I have worn over the past four years—although not actually, because that would mean violating the dress code. Such hats include: student, poet, focus group attendee, gym volleyball champion, class president, photographer, tutor, honorary D-winger… but perhaps the hat that has fit most comfortably has been Eastside editor-in-chief. Through this position, I have explored every nook and cranny of the East community, always returning to my favorite corner of the building, F087.

Within this room, the moments I’ve shared and the people I’ve met have been worth all the interviews, late nights finishing or editing stories and general stress that comes with getting an issue out on time. In essence, while I have completed about fifty online stories and had at least sixty things published in print, including at least one item in each section, I have come to understand that no matter how much of my experience can be quantified, it is the relationships and the confidence I’ve built that will carry over into my future. Eastside is more than a publication; it’s a community, one that I will value greatly as I venture forth into the “real” world.

Julie Coben/Editor-in-Chief It’s 8:30 p.m. on a Thursday night and I’m just packing up to leave school, having been there for more than 12 consecutive hours. To those not in Eastside, this may seem outrageous. Why, for whatever reason, would anyone stay in the school for that long? Though tiresome and exhausting at moments, I don’t think any length of spending quality “Eastside time” at school could be enough to compensate for how much I’m going to miss it when I graduate.

Apart from the endless amount of work involved in being a part of such a prestigious organization, the most important part of Eastside that I will forever miss is our community. Among this community is a group of diverse students sharing a commonality of dedication and passion for this paper. I am proud to say I have infinite memories that I shared with these fellow Eastsiders, from literally crying because a certain file got “corrupted,” scrambling for any crumb of food left in the closet, to being so delirious after a long day where it’s necessary to sing Katy Perry’s “Firework” at a very loud, out-of-tune pitch.

Saying that Eastside has been like a second home is truly an understatement. I value everything it has given me for these past four years and it will forever remain as my favorite thing about high school. As I venture on to college and beyond, I will hold on to the valuable lessons I have learned from being a part of Eastside, providing me with the necessary tools to be successful in whatever I choose to strive for.

Laura Kane/Editor-in-Chief After taking my first peek into F087, as a freshman who had an avid passion for writing, I immediately felt a pull towards Eastside, a newspaper I had heard about since middle school.

However, after quickly joining the staff, I realized that writing is just one important component of Eastside. Although Eastside is first and foremost a newspaper, it has not only taught me great printing skills, but also invaluable life lessons. From class-long discussions to brainstorming ideas, the board’s inner motivation, dedication and effort are skills that I have learned from my time as serving as an editor. Whether it was as important as staying after hours to finish a front page until the last light in the school was turned off, to a small task such as hanging up posters for our annual dodgeball tournaments, Eastside has taught me the importance of unwavering commitment.

Learning from an inspiring advisor who puts aside much of his own free time into stirring student passion and improvement, it’s no wonder that the staff strives to create the best finished product possible. It was impossible for me to not immerse myself in Eastside as a publication and organization after working with such a devoted group of students. Although my high school career is coming to an end, I can proudly say that Eastside has been the most influential club, organization and team I have ever been a part of. Eastside has helped me to develop into a person who is confident enough to embrace her future after high school.

Sally Yang/Managing Editor If I could choose the single most memorable part of my life thus far, it would have to be Eastside. Till this day, I still can't think of a word that could adequately describe Eastside’s role in my growth as a human being. It has been my first opportunity to cultivate a vision; and it has been an opportunity to accomplish all that I have envisioned. It has also been the one place that allowed me to be more than a number; it allowed me to be a creative individual and a vital member of a team. Most importantly, it has been a precious mentor.

Eastside has taught me things that some people wait their lifetime to learn. I learned camaraderie, teamwork, dedication, leadership, vision and passion. For the first time, I learned to dedicate myself to an activity I loved. And for these things, I believe I am truly blessed to have known and to have been a part of such an amazing entity.

As I sit here now writing my perspective in the all-too-familiar F087, I can’t help but to look around and dread the day I’ll have to say goodbye. This tall stool that I sit on, the gray steel one that has “Eastside” stamped in red, the one I’ve been sitting on every eighth period for the past three years – I'm really going to miss it. And this ugly faded blue couch next to me, the one that holds the giant monkey (trademark of F087), the one I used to always fall asleep on after having pulled all-nighters to finish preparing last-minute artwork, I'm going to miss it, too. I already miss those all-nighters, the crazy layout days, hectic dodgeball tournaments and Business Day scavenger hunts. And Gagz, sitting over there quietly munching on something that looks like a sandwich, I will miss most of all. Thank you, Eastside, for having been my hopes and my bliss, my friend and my family, my home and my sanctuary for these past four years. There really are no words that can describe what you have been to me.

All photos by the people who wrote the perspectives on this page.

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Apple products courtesy of www.apple.com Headshots by Ben Taylor ( 11) and Mia Holley ( 12)/ Eastside Photo Editors Layout by Sally Yang ( 11)/ Eastside Managing Editor and Avra Bossov ( 11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief

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All art by Danielle Hu (‘11)/ Eastside Art Director

Cole Spencer

All photos courtesy of Eidolon 2008 and by Mia Holley (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Taylor Brody

CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKES Photo Illustrations by Ben Taylor (‘11)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Danielle Berwer: Emily Osmand

Andrew Balmer: Jack Black

Tom Santo: Justin Beiber

Sasha Veytsman: Jennifer Love Hewitt

Ben Katz: Adrien Brody

Ben Kirby: Mark Zuckerberg

Alex Feldman: Taylor Lautner

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What do seniors want to do in the future?

The following results are based on a survey of 200 East seniors.

Live 46% Rural area 4% City in Subur bs 50 % the

Get married 54% between ages 24 and 27

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Return to Cherry Hill

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No 80% Yes 20%

Attend the tenyear reunion Yes 77% No 23%

Other 38% Doctor 20% Businessman 15% Artist 13% Teacher 9% Lawyer 4% Stay-at-home parent 1%

Have children

Work as a(n) Raise family in Cherry Hill No 76% Yes 24%

Yes 81% No 19%

All art by Danielle Hu (‘11)/ Eastside Art Director

Travel around the world what I love with people I love Be financially content Have no regrets Enjoy life Senior Bheappy ToTodoraise a happy family Reach Maslow’s idea of self-actualization To enjoy waking up each morning Goals To succeed in whatever I try to do and find real happiness in my life Win

Eastside By the #s: Number of Eastside editors who own Blackberrys: 9 (plus Gagz) Average number of times a drive has been lost: 3/week Number of racist remarks from Sally: 1/day Number of racist remarks about Sally: 1/day Number of Cokes Jake has taken from the closet: 48 E-mails sent via the EastsideEditors YahooGroup: 1,638 Number of “cool facts” Sherin has sent: 54 Contraptions Kevin has made: 4 Number of cupcakes eaten, drawn or written about: 37 Number of Eastsides picked up off the floor on distribution days: Too many!

Number of times Jordan Wohl visited F087 after school, distracted editors and harassed Gagz: 20+ Computers that tick: 5 Quotes added to quote board: 17 Letters to the Editor: 1 Number of times all Eastside seniors were in homeroom on time: 3

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2011-2012 EASTSIDE EDITORIAL BOARD! Managing Editor: Gabi Kains (‘12) Editors-in-Chief: Max Cohen (‘12), Hailey Edelstein (‘12), Sarah Minion (‘12) News/Features Editors: Prashasti Awadhiya (‘12), Juliet Brooks (‘13), Kayla Schorr (‘14) Online News & Sports Editor: Darby Festa (‘13) Sports Editors: Jake Fischer (‘12), Emmy Silverman (‘13) Community Editors: Alana Kopelson (‘12), Rebecca Ohnona (‘12) Opinions Editors: Eric Kessler (‘12), Matt Lichtenstadter (‘12), Amy Myers (‘13) Entertainment Editors: Lindsey DuBoff (‘12), Danielle Fox (‘13) Underground Editors: Jack Braunstein (‘13), Hannah Feinberg (‘12) Humor Editors: Sherin Nassar (‘13), Bryan Sheehan (‘13) Business Managers: Harrison Kim (‘12), Mike Yashaya (‘13) Video Editor: Rebecca Mulberg (‘12) Photo Editors: Mia Holley (‘12), Kevin Yoo (‘12) Art Directors: Joel Greenspan (‘13), Diana Li (‘12) Radio Manager: Kobi Malamud (‘12) Tech Director: Thomas Hudson (‘14) Editorial Assistants: Gilana Levavi (‘14), Kaylin Magosin (‘14)

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Retiring teachers recall their best experiences at East ■ By Prashasti Awadhiya (‘12) Eastside Radio Manager

Mr. Valore

What was your most memorable experience at East?

To pick one out wouldn’t do justice to the experiences I’ve had, but first of all is the opportunity to teach at Cherry Hill East for 43 years and the second is to be associated with the basketball pro-

gram for 43 years.

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What do you feel you have contributed to East?

I think the family type of relationship

most. Love of family, love of friends.

Mr. Adelizzi

Best experience at East?

Probably starting my course in human anatomy.

What would you tell incoming teachers at East?

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Name: Dahlia Klein College: University of Pennsylvania Major: Bio Chem Activities: President of Chem Club, Orchestra, Cum Laude, Math Club and Science League

Name: Ethan Klein

You’re my twin pair Do people ever call you by the wrong name?

Dahlia: People have mixed us up on the phone, which is quite embarrassing.

Ethan: Only when I dress in drag.

Do you wish you were the other sibling?

D: No, because we’re so different.

E: No, I am learning to embrace the body that God gave me.

Do you have some weird, original twin communication thing between the two of you?

D: I don’t believe so.

E: So that’s what those voices are…

How do you think your relationship with your twin will change after high school?

D: I think we’ll become closer once we aren’t forced to be around each other all the time.

E: It will probably remain platonic.

Have you ever switched places?

D: We have, many Halloweens ago.

E: In seventhth grade Dahlia dressed up as me for Halloween and some of our classmates mistook her for me.

Other Senior Siblings (not twins): Remy and Zoe Kahn – Nick and Mike Oliver Agnes and Clarence Wong Photo illustration by Avra Bossov (‘11)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief and Ben Taylor (‘11) / Eastside Photo Editor

College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Major: Considering Nuclear Science Activities: President of Chem Club and President of Cum Laude

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Hello, Tomorrow …

The following list details college or future plans of East seniors in the Class of 2011. The list has been compiled through returned paper slips handed out during homeroom and postings on a Facebook group.

Alabama State University Taylor Kareem Albright College Paulina Gallo American Musical and Dramatic Academy Drew Miller American University Nicholas D’Antonio Sydney Gore Haneen Mohammed

Camden County College (Cont’d) Andrew Semple Brandon Sokoloff Michelle Thompson Jacquelyn Tkacz Kenan Yuksel Carnegie Mellon University Rebecca Greenberg

Drexel University (Cont’d) Joseph Kim Gary Reiff Ashley Rivera Cole Spencer Amy Testa

Hofstra University Ethan Batterman

Muhlenberg College Josh Elkan

Holy Family University Rachel Sisholtz

Neumann University Chuck LaGrossa

Howard University Makamba Sackey

East Carolina University Thomas Appleman

University of New Haven Josh Friedman

University of Illinois Ananth Kumar

Catholic University of America Caroline DiBartolomeo

Elizabethtown College Graham Reeve

University of Arizona Dan Desrochers Kaitlyn Elkind Remy Kahn

Centro Escolar University Nicole Joven

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Merissa Roth

Arizona State University Dillon Rosenblatt

Clark Atlanta University Charity Baker Sanice Bishop

Emerson College Alex Swartz

University of the Arts Brandon Morganstein Auckland University Terry Kang Baldwin-Wallace College Ian Parker Boston College Iris Dan Boston Conservatory Laura Pawel Boston University Laura Kane Emily Knecht Austin Saline Alyx Soloway Brandeis University Havisha Desai Alex Faye Iris Lee Rachel Romm Suzy Schatz Bryn Mawr College Sheena Gopal Bucknell University Taylor Brooks Nicole Escobar Burlington County College Camilla Castro Joey DiCesare Michael Davis Saul Doane Ceci Eilola Ryan O’Shea Eunice Paek Marlo Segeren John Austin Sheekey Margaret Warburton Toby Warfel Cabrini College Joanne Schrank Becky Zaleski University of California – San Diego Andrew Hu Camden County College Natasha Anglade Andrew Balmer Patrick Banzali Christi Bookin Nicky Castle Michael Chang Jenna Cook Nick D’Angelo Jordan DeCillis Anthony De Cuzzi Olivia DiBlase Anna DiPhillipo Corey Douthitt Monica Erfe Leemar Espenilla Brett Evans Paul Florio Nia Hall Jen Hammond Mike Henry Dom Jackson Tamir Lieber Carly McCance Ian McHattie Aubrey Mellul Sara Mizrachi Nicholas Niescior Tu Nguyen Sungwon Oh Ashley Paulino Tim Peipher Ryan Poon Kevin Quito Akiva Rosenbaum

Coastal Carolina University Cat Cargen Damon Glatz Shannon Terry College of Charleston Sara Rausch The College of New Jersey Marielle Austin Logan Hones Jessica Lee College of Saint Rose Lauren Minkoff College of Staten Island (CUNY) Memet Abdulai College of William and Mary Jake Daniels University of Colorado Molly Horowitz Matt Tarnopol Sasha Veytsman Columbia University Moriah Schervone University of Connecticut Andrew Athias Jared Kaufman Zoe Khan Moriah Robbins Cornell University Michael Hollander Sally Yang Dawson College Marie Boisvert Dartmouth College Frank Zhang Dean College Leonard Fussell University of Delaware Jheri Grossman Shannan Haar Ariana Karnado Zach Presant Jordan Schnoll Matt Weaver Jordan Wohl Delaware Valley College Kelsie Kelly DePaul University Katherine Baloff

Emory University Erdong Chen Endicott College Kathy Saunders Fairleigh Dickinson University Corinne Brennan Kristiana Colandrea JB Frisby Ari Ommundsen Reuben Natan Cassidy Redmond Julian Walker Fashion Institute of Technology Nadja Radmanovic Ben Taylor Felician College Steve Omari University of Florida Edou Zaken

Immaculata University Barbara Stanley Indiana University Emily McCready Jason Warren Ithaca College Namarah McCall James Madison University Tyler Caton Courtney Workman Johnson & Wales University Brandon Parish Kean University Gina Campoverde Shisha Patel King’s College Travis Boardman Dan Melleby Mike Oliver Kutztown University Aleksa Akkerman Christine Gordon Kelsey La Porta La Salle University Arianna Stinson Lehigh University Isaiah Campbell Anisha Seghal Aaron Weinstein

Florida Atlantic University Brandon Pugh

Limestone College Eric Zaun

Fordham University Sammie Cohen

London School of Economics Diana Yu

Full Sail University Keaton Anderson Ryan Morrison

Louisiana State University Julie Wilkins

George Mason University Evan Del Duke Ben Tice

Loyola University Alanna McIntyre

Georgetown University Chandni Desai Naveen Yarlagadda George Washington University Matt Bogdonoff Avra Bossov Alex Feldman Ilana Levinson Shira Solomon Tezita Watts University of Georgia Lee Ockrymiek Georgian Court University Kaity Hartkopf Gettysburg College Kristen Olenick Glendon Community College Jasmine Miller Goucher College Ben Kane Lucas Yelowitz

Dickinson College Jessie Cohen Jake Trommer

Green Mountain College Kevin Clark

Dixie State College of Utah Kate Rizzi

Gwynedd-Mercy College Danielle Berwer Kirsten Yellis

Duke University Taylor Festa

University of Hartford Julia Jolles

Drexel University Selli Abdali Samuella Andre Matthew Bodofsky Oruny Choi Andy Drago Peter Espinoza Max Greenhall

University of Hawaii – Hilo Amy Dolgin High Point University Kathleen Petrone

Marist College Kevin Cook University of Maryland Ben Beder Matt Berlin Jeff Bowen Brian Cohn Brad Cutler Ian Effron Jody Herron Priyank Rambhia Amanda Silpe Christian Strauss Chris Zaleski University of Maryland – Baltimore County Mary Abiva University of Massachusetts Sara Apple Nat Siegel Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ethan Klein Gary Wang Meredith Manor Equestrian College Amber Solomen University of Miami Max Silverberg Rebecca Singer University of Michigan Amanda Balakirsky Julie Coben Montclair State University Connie Huang Moore College of Art and Design Caroline Frumento Deborah Heymann Mount Holyoke College Ye Tian

New Jersey Institute of Technology Ozzy McIntosh HyunKeun Oh The New School Chloe Gold New York University Kevin Liu Arielle Sosland Nichols College Madison Sirulnik Northeastern University Maria Novick Northwestern University Nina Orwitz Shyam Bharadwaj University of Notre Dame Jen Ho PB Cosmetology School Kate Hood University of Pennsylvania Sam Cordero Dahlia Klein Dan Orichowskyj Penn State University – Altoona David Youn Penn State University – University Park Taylor Beatty Jennifer Cohen Nicole Dunoff Allie Hettinger John Lorenz Amanda Morgan Sam Rose Aaron Sauer Jacob Udell Brooke Weidenfeld Hannah Westover Pennsylvania College of Technology Nana Biney Philadelphia University Jenna Cammisa Tay Sconiers University of Pittsburgh Elizabeth Conn Danielle Hu Joshua Le Vine University of Pittsburgh – Bradford Seth Levy Nneoma Njoku Princeton University Sandra Goldlust Vivian Qin University of Puerto Rico Carlos Roman Quinnipiac University Katie DeMalo Steven Spiegler Ramapo College John Di Nunzio Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lisa Deppa Rice University Ben Kirby Richard Stockton College Jaime Eisenbruch Ryan Kendall Jen Lin Brittany Muniz Goonja Patel Radha Varadhajaran Rider University Taylor Brody Jake Tuff Rizzieri’s Institute Jonessa Jackson

University of Rochester Kara Lambson Nupur Mital

State University of New York – Binghamton Allisha Ea

Rochester Institute of Technology Emily Schultz

State University of New York – StonyBrook Abby Tarken Agnes Wong

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SENIORS

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CHERRY HILL, NJ

Ninety-one percent of East seniors know how many stripes are on the U.S. flag. What that really means is that only 91 percent of East seniors can successfully count the stripes on the flag hanging from the wall in front of them. Not to be cynical, but this proves a point.

A survey was conducted of 308 Cherry Hill East seniors in senior health classes to determine how informed and aware they are of the United States government and world facts. Even though 92 percent of East students believe that it is important to be informed about government, only 143 students, or 46 percent, take a social studies class. At least, if so many students recognize the importance of civics knowledge, these survey results do not express genuine apathy.

The survey contained a quiz with some real questions from the U.S. citizenship exam. Before you go through the quiz yourself, here are some blatantly wrong answers: Congress does NOT meet in the House of Congress.

New Wark is NOT the capital of New Jersey. Furthermore, Morgan Freeman is NOT the leader of Libya. Neither is Rebecca Greenberg.

Despite these glaring misconceptions, East seniors fared fairly well in comparison to high school seniors nationwide, with an average score of 7.76 out of 12. This score, 65 percent, would not be considered passing by the U.S. government (test takers usually have to score 7 or 8 civics questions out of 10 correctly). However, only 24 percent of high school seniors in the entire country scored at a proficient level or above on a civics assessment conducted by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Country of Former Nationality: CHERRY HILL HIGH SCHOOL EAST

WE TESTED EAST SENIORS, NOW TEST YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE SEE HOW WELL YOU DO!

Average Grade:

(answers at the bottom)

KEY: = 20 percent

1. How many stripes are there on the flag?

65 %

2. What is the capital of your state?

91% got this right

90%

got this right

3. Who has the power to declare war?

4. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

29%

65 %

81%

got this right

know when elections take place

got this right

5. In which building does Congress meet?

39% got this right

6. Name one New Jersey Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.

19%

got this right

7. Which legislative body does the United Kingdom 8. What is the smallest independent country in the world? have instead of Congress?

21%

35% got this right

got this right

10. What is the capital of Greece?

38%

79%

intend to, or already, vote

9. What language is spoken in the Netherlands?

38%

got this right

12. Who is the leader of Libya?

got this right

29%

got this right

11. Which country has the world’s largest population?

While seniors claim to watch no news at all, 159 seniors watch more than six hours of TV a week.

118

71%

got this right

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Answers: 1) 13; 2) Trenton; 3) Congress; 4) Star Spangled Banner; 5) The Capitol; 6) i.e. Jon Runyan; 7) Parliament; 8) Vatican City; 9) Dutch; 10) Athens; 11) China; 12) Ghaddafi.

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Weight-loss hopefuls lose appetites for success After viewing weight-loss reality shows, in which contestants lose huge sums of weight, those who decide to embark on their own weight-loss journeys are often let down ■ By Rebecca Ohnona (‘12)

subjecting them to this stress. Things are going to happen,” Carol WolinRiklin, the bariatric nutriEveryone wants to be tion coordinator for the healthy, yet few are willing University of Texas to find the inner strength Medical School at Houston, to embark on a weight-loss told Livej o u r n e y.

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Her trainer, R e c e n t l y, Katie, intends shows about on teaching obesity and Gabriella how weight-loss to exercise and have popularKevin Cook (‘11)/ Eastside Art Director ized, such as Weight-loss hopefuls are sometimes discouraged when they do not lose as much eat properly MTV’s “I Used weight as contestants on weight-loss reality shows, such as “The Biggest Loser.” without overexerting her.

To Be Fat,” But because A&E’s “Heavy” and CW’s nomenon, with unimaginant said to the St. she still loses the weight “Shedding for the able weight losses. While Petersburg Times. fast, dropping ninety Wedding.” Though some the show preaches the Health officials agree pounds by the end of the watch these shows for pure importance of a daily exerthat resorting to extremisummer, she admits to entertainment, others, who cise regimen, health proties from obesity, such as having a tough time mainwatch for motivation, are fessionals ensure viewers suddenly running at full taining the weight months often misled. B e c a u s e that the weight-loss transforce on a treadmill or after the show. producers must make their formations accomplished severely cutting down caloThough they may shows exciting, individuals on this show are unrealisries, can be detrimental to receive positive motivaare put on eating and exertic in such a short amount one’s health. tion from weight-loss cise methods to induce of time. Bill Germanakos, “They’re taking people shows, in reality, people rapid weight loss. However, winner of Cycle 4 of “The who have been inactive cannot lead normal lives upon closer examination, it Biggest Loser,” defends the and are not in good shape while losing weight at such is clear that viewers do not show’s intentions. and boom, automatically rapid paces. see how much work goes Eastside Entertainment Editor

into the weight loss, assuming that minimal work will result in extreme results.

Since its debut in 2004, “The Biggest Loser” has become a worldwide phe-

“Of course it’s not real, it’s television. It’s not meant to teach people what to do … it’s entertainment. It’s meant to inspire and motivate, not to educate,” the former contest-

Reggie Wu: prone to woo the crowd ■ By Juliet Brooks (‘13)

Bands competition was certainly not the last time he riled up a crowd.

Reggie Wu (‘80) swears Wu went on to play guihis high school band was tar and keyboard for the not responsible for the oneband Heaven’s Edge, which year hiatus of the Cherry he described as “old heavy Hill Battle of the Bands metal pop” in the early competition, but in the late ‘90s.

1970’s, kids at the Battle of But before anyone can the Bands got so rowdy become a rock star, he that administrators canmust be a teenager first. In celled the contest the next high school, Wu was just a year. Whether or not Wu kid trying to make his and his bandmates were dream happen. directly involved in the Wu said, “I would do incident, the Battle of the anything I could to get suspended so I could stay home and play my guitar. They would suspend me and I would thank them.”

He spent hours a day practicing music, and all of that practice helped land him a deal with Columbia Records in 1990.

The band never made it big like Wu wanted, but they were on MTV and went on tour.

“I loved performing and recording,” Wu said. “I didn’t like Ben Taylor (‘11)/ Eastside Photo Editor the other stuff.”

Reggie Wu plays his guitar.

Wu said the “other Eastside News/Features Editor

stuff” included photo sessaid. sions and interviews. For For the past ten years, Wu, it was all about the Wu has been working with music. renowned rock engineer Though the and producband has been er Shelly broken up for Yakus. a while, Wu also recently, the works for a singer from company Heaven’s c a l l e d Edge decided Sound Farm to create a M u s i c , new band which does called Ever commercials After. W u for Nick Jr., agreed to join Photo courtesy of phillyist.com D u n k i n ’ Ever After, Reggie Wu with his band, Donuts and but this time, Heaven’s Edge (top row, K r i s p y he said, “it's second to the right).

K r e m e all for fun.” donuts.

Ever After’s debut per“Anything to make formance is June 11. music,” Wu said.

Wu is currently a music Wu said it is very importeacher and a lot of his stutant for people not to lose their focus. dents go to East.

“I think at the top of my “I’m trying to help up game I was practicing five and coming kids [to] get or six hours a day. Always them ready for their big shot,” he said. in motion, just trying to He has been teaching take that next step.” since around 1995, trying Wu has dedicated his to help the next generation entire life to music. His of musicians break out. path to success may have “I work with a lot of been long and difficult, but singers who can’t play for Wu, it was all worth it. instruments. I try to create After all, he spends every a demo—just enough for day doing what he loves them to get going,” Wu most.

■ By Darby Festa (‘13) Eastside Online News Editor

When many people hear the word “green,” they think of money. They see dollar signs. They hear the signature ring of a cash register.

But, if one were to trek to the Hollywood Hills, they would see that green no longer holds the same meaning. Now, the word green brings to mind hybrid cars, recycling and LED lights.

Recently, many celebrities have taken up the trend to go green and do what they can to help planet Earth. Whether it means trading in that stretch limo for a Prius, or creating a documentary centered on an eco-friendly way of life, celebrities will not hesitate to go the extra mile.

Take Cameron Diaz, for example. She may be best known for her voice as the disgusting-yet-lovable ogre Fiona, or one of Charlie’s Angels, but this girl has more on her mind than a talking donkey.

Diaz is a leader of the EMA (Environmental Media Agency), an organization that uses the media to advance conservation and environmentally friendly living. Diaz also has an MTV show called “Trippin” that visits endangered habitats, and she also is a proud owner of her very own Prius.

Another celebrity who is taking steps toward a greener way of living is Leonardo DiCaprio. This acclaimed star has been seen jumping from dream to dream, smuggling a diamond in from the deep forests of Africa, and even sinking to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Despite all of these characters, the audience has yet to see the true DiCaprio: a man deeply concerned about the state of our planet. In efforts to do his part, DiCaprio has created and produced “The 11th Hour,” a documentary about how humans are affecting the environment.

He also has hosted Planet Green’s “Eco-Town” series and continues to update a blog featuring eco-friendly means of living.

East has decided to follow the small carbon footprints of these celebrities.

Through the utilization of online resources instead of paper, the encouragement to recycle in the lunchroom and classroom, and the reuse of old worksheets as scrap paper, East has definitely made progress in the pursuit of a greener community.

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Eastside Underground’s

Five Biggest Sellouts Weezer has really come full circle. Barely out of high school in the early ‘90s, these musicians were hilarious, lovable losers. Now in 2011, they are once again hilarious losers. But this time around, the love is not quite there.

Weezer’s self titled debut, henceforth known as The Blue Album, is an invigorating masterpiece of geeky, quirky, alternative rock. The band followed The Blue Album with Pinkerton, an album that dove even deeper into loser culture. The quirky songwriting was even more honest and self-deprecating, the guitars more brittle and distorted. Within the span of two albums, Weezer had conquered both the cognoscenti and the college radios of America.

Three years later, the band was back on the airwaves; this time armed with two terrible singles: “Hash Pipe” and “Island In The Sun.” These lyrically flakey songs headed The Green

Album, a clear sign of Weezer’s steady descent.

In 2004, the band returned with a guitar riff nabbed from Joan Jett, an idiotic chorus and an absolutely atrocious talk-box solo—the band’s arguably worst single, “Beverly Hills.”

Ironically, this song garnered the band’s only Grammy nomination.

After that, Weezer started to become a parody of themselves. 2009’s Raditude, which was sold with a personalized Snuggie, featured a collaboration with Lil’ Wayne called “Can’t Stop Partying.” The band collaborated with Aly and AJ, Kenny G and a multitude of viral video stars. Finally, Weezer hit a new low: they sold the rights over their eighth album to Hurley, a clothing company which sponsored the recording of the album.

The band’s career has undergone such an outrageous transformation—from the confessions of a witty outcast to Weezer-Brand Snuggies—that this designation should be no surprise.

before thought possible. Public Enemy quickly established themselves as gods of political hiphop. This drug-loving, clock-wearing, multiinstrumentalist, crazy-hype-man stage was the prime time of Flav’s life.

Then, Public Enemy took a turn in the wrong direction… and Flav lost the crack. For a few years, the reborn, God-fearing, straight shooting, still clock-wearing, still crazy man fell into oblivion, moving in with his mother and scalping baseball tickets for extra cash. Eventually, in 2004 Flav joined the cast of VH1’s “The Surreal Life” and later received his own reality show

from the network, called “Flavor of Love,” in which Flav searches for love. After he sold his soul to VH1, Flavor Flav released a solo album, but it never came close to mirroring the success he had with Public Enemy. Little has been heard of Flav since 2007 except for a shameful Comedy Central Roast. But now, Flavor Flav may once again stand amongst legends (like Ray Kroc and Colonel Sanders): he has opened up “Flav’s Fried Chicken” in Clinton, Iowa. Success has never before smelled so greasy for Flav, but as he once said, “I’m just living… Just going for what I know right now.”

Weezer

Flava Flav ■ By Scott Nover (‘13) Eastside Staff

William Jonathon Drayton, Jr. grew up a talented musician in Long Island, NY. His influences included Miles Davis, Malcolm X, Led Zeppelin and lots of cocaine and marijuana. As Drayton assumed the moniker “Flavor Flav” and joined rap group Public Enemy in 1982, his fame and also his notoriety exploded in ways never ■ By Bryan Sheehan (‘13) Eastside Editorial Assistant

How many people can say they went from being charged with murder to having their own reality show about being a good dad? At the beginning of his career, Snoop Dogg was a certified gangster and as far from politically correct or family friendly as one can get; his 1993 debut album Doggy-style proved

■ By Jack Braunstein (‘13) Eastside Undeground Editor

that! But now, it seems that Snoop has traded in his Gin and Juice for Pepsi Max, endorsing the soda as part of his many mainstream television endeavors including “Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood,” a reality show that was probably the furthest possible reach from his notorious malefactor status.

Although the show was a short-lived bomb, it did provide the world with

Kings of Leon ■ By Nick Mitchell (‘13) Eastside Staff

When Kings of Leon released Youth and Young Manhood in 2004, their style was bluesy, southern and incomprehensible. Most songs contained catchy guitar riffs, a variety of twangs and the choked voice of Caleb Followill. They were just starting out and had this kind of raw sound that could only be achieved with a sense of passionate naivety. Unfortunately, like many great bands past, they sold out—or at least that’s what it seemed like to their previous fans.

exactly what the public wanted: a view of Snoop struggling to work a vacuum cleaner and baby-sit his children. How gangster.

Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” video even featured a Willy Wonka-esque Snoop rapping a stumpy verse about beach parties and zuchinis beside a gaggle of gummy bears, rainbows and cotton candy.

From number-one bad boy

to number-three sellout of all time, Snoop has become a pitiful

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Before the sell-out album, Only by the Night, Kings of Leon had produced three albums that all revolved around a similar style of bluesy rock and roll. Critics called them “the southern Strokes” because of their youthful interpretation of a tried-and-true style of rock music. Songs like “Taper Jean Girl” and “Red Morning Light” are among the more well-known tracks, definitely setting the bar for what the band would become.

The band’s passionate songwriting and vocals seemed to elevate their liveliness, but to the chagrin of many, they stabbed this style in the back by producing the ear-splitting Only by the Night, which seemed to be created with leftover scraps of past arena-rock bands. The hit “Use

Somebody,” saturated with forced themes, repetitive choruses and none of the bluesy guitar riffs that had been in many previous songs, is a perfect example of this sonic shift. And of course the album, full of boring, passionless cash-grabs, became number-one on the Billboard charts in America.

Their following album, Come Around Sundown, had singles just as bland as its predecessor, yet failed to come close to the financial success Only by the Night. So congratulations, Kings of Leon, for going from the new hype to just another arena rock band.

■ By Ajay Nadig (‘13) For Eastside

Green Day

All photo illustrations by Mia Holley (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor

shell of his form e r self.

When Green Day first formed, debuting with the album 39/Smooth, the Bay Area trio seemed to define who they would be as a band.

Tracks like “At the Library” caught the attention of many critics. Averaging at about three stars out of five, Green Day clearly had more potential than most 17year-old punk bands. Their next major album, Kerplunk, led Green Day to their breakthrough success. Selling 50,000 albums, Green Day had clearly begun their ascent to fame.

A look at Nimrod and Dookie makes it clear why this band was great: they made self-effacing, feverish and fun punk-ish songs that really stuck. A band is not a sell-out because they’re popular, which Green Day certainly was after Dookie.

When a band repackages the same angst that was relevant two decades ago,

and calls it new and edgy—they’re selling out. 2010’s 21st Century Breakdown represents an attempt by Green Day to recycle their anti-establishment feelings of the ‘90s, even though they have become a part of that establishment themselves, signed on a major label, Reprise, and even rescinding rights to pre-Dookie albums from their original, smaller label, Lookout!

If there’s any clear indication of the band becoming a part of this “establishment,” look at the musical, American Idiot, a success on Broadway winning two Tony Awards and getting nominated for Best Musical. It takes American Idiot, which was already repackaged Dookie- era angst, and repackages it again. American Idiot was a relatively solid radio rock album, but the transformation took any redeeming qualities of the music (like depth and heart), and destroyed them to create what USA Today called “the feel-good musical of the season.”

What a career…

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Seniors jump for success at graduation 2020 ■ By Gina Villecco (‘11) Eastside Humor Editor

On June 1, Cherry Hill East Principal Dr. Ron O’Schmeeza officially announced that a moon bounce would be featured at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020.

“Instead of choosing a guest speaker, the Board and I have decided on a moon bounce to cut costs and provide some form of entertainment for everyone,” said O’Schmeeza at the PTA meeting on May 11.

O’Schmeeza added, “Every student will get a chance in the moon bounce.”

According to O’Schmeeza, the students, in groups of four or five at a time, will file into the moon

bounce and O’Schmeeza will personally throw in their diplomas and they will have to catch them as they bounce.

“I wish this was for our graduation,” said Danny Jensen (‘11). “Do we get, like, a celebrity or something?”

Due to having the moon bounce, all ladies—and gentlemen if applicable— are prohibited from wearing high heels to graduation.

“Thank gosh it’s not our graduation, I just bought a brand-new pair of black, suede, Louboutin stilettos,” said Lisa Roberts (‘11), who sighed in relief.

No word yet on paintball-tag at Project Graduation, but students speculate it is a possibility.

Logo by Sally Yang (‘11)/ Eastside Managing Editor

Nutty Nonsense Girl: Why is there a coconut in your drawer?

Boy: Why is there not a coconut in your drawer?

Just Plain Wrong...

Girl: Why does Goofy own a dog? That’s slavery.

Commie Culture Boy: China’s cinema selection would be more convenient... but I digress.

Photo Illustration by Mia Holley (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Students work hard for their diplomas at the 2020 graduation ceremony.

Eastside Humor Editors’ future endeavors...

Villecco’s career switch to journalism teacher boggles all minds ■ By Jake Trommer (‘11) Eastside Humor Editor

The world was stunned today when The Onion’s editor-in-chief, Gina Villecco, announced she would be stepping down to teach high school journalism. Villecco, who got her start in satirical writing with her high school paper, Eastside, said she believed it was time to “go back to basics” and “train the next generation.”

Villecco’s tenure as The

Onion’s EIC was noted for both the quality of her work and the terror she inspired in her subordinates.

“This one time, I was late handing in my story for the deadline,” said a staff writer who wished to remain anonymous, “so she tracked me down at my house while I was having dinner with my family and asked me why I hadn’t handed it in. She made me look like a fool in front of my wife and kids.”

The writer then broke down in tears, precluding any further questions.

Jan Hutsen, a senior writer, said, “You wouldn’t want to lie to her. It was like she had a polygraph in her head! If she asked you if you’d emailed her your story, and you said you had when you hadn’t, she’d know. She always knew.”

“Of course,” Hutsen continued, “when she saw fit to get her hands dirty, she wrote some really fine pieces. Like that one

about the President’s new llama. That was a great one.”

Villecco could not be reached for comment about her tenure with The Onion, but she did release a press statement saying she “was looking forward to returning to the place where [her] journalistic career began.”

Cherry Hill East will welcome Villecco back with open arms.

Said Greg Gagliardi, East journalism teacher, “Wait, what?”

Boiling Over Girl: He’s trying to mess with the inflamed, red kid.

What What in the Front Girl 1: You’re the reason why I have dents in my water bottle.

Girl 2: You’re the reason why I’ll have dents on my car soon.

Girl 1: WhaGirl 2: In the front.

Target Market Girl: Why would you get a prom dress at Target?

Boy: Why would I buy a prom dress at Target?

Overstocked Boy: Do I have to buy a dress again? I have enough dresses already.

Reflecting on Junior Prom Girl: That dancing was more intense than my spinning class!

Danielle Fox (‘13)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor

Trommer and Villecco come back to East... in style.

Trommer visits health classes ■ By Gina Villecco (‘11) Eastside Humor Editor

Jake Trommer, former Eastside humor editor, came back to East to tell students about his awesome life.

Trommer shared with health teacher Ren Kriff’s first period class the story of how he grew up to marry a nice lady and have 25 children and then went on to make his own personal army with them.

“You can hear my many sons and daughters playing Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ as I walk dramatically in front of them before battle,” said Trommer about the band he formed with his children.

“Now that’s a good father,” said Kriff.

Trommer went on to brag about how he created the world’s first zombiealien species classified

under “DestructiveChaotic-Monster-Thing” and let it loose in the streets in response to the government doing something he did not agree with.

Trommer explained that eventually he got in trouble and moved on to be a skydiving instructor, glacier trekker and underwater treasure-hunter. He is also currently seeking another career in the adventure field.

Trommer finished his heart-stopping story by adding that he will soon be writing a book about his military experience that will make him thousands of dollars in profits that he will use to buy a helicopter.

Said Trommer, “So when I say, ‘get to the choppa’ in an Austrian accent, I will [and so will my family] actually ‘get to the choppa.’”

Logo by Sally Yang (‘11)/ Eastside Managing Editor

Graduating seniors express ecstasy over amount of debt.

Student accidentally replies “yes” to fifty senior graduation party invites on Facebook, then doesn’t show up to any... because they were Facebook events.

Incoming freshman discovers fourth floor pool during freshman orientation.

Please Touch Museum changes its name before CHE senior prom to “Please Keep Your Hands to Yourself or You Can Give Us Fifty Bucks” Museum.

Jake Trommer finally goes on food run to replenish the F087 closet with snacks.

Jake Trommer finishes all snacks in record time.

Jensen named member of Eastside staff.

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“Fire Drill” by Joel Greenspan (‘13)/ Eastside Staff

“Scapegoat” by Kevin Cook (‘11)/ Eastside Art Director

“Pay to Go” by Joel Greenspan (‘13)/ Eastside Staff

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SPORTS June 2011

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East senior athletes set to play at the collegiate level Baseball:

Football:

Softball:

• Chuck LaGrossa: Neumann University

• Isaiah Campbell: Lehigh University • Dan Melleby: King’s College

• Nicole Escobar: Bucknell University

Basketball: • • • •

Lillian Chukwueze: Rowan University Brittney Muniz: Richard Stockton College Michelle Onu: Richard Stockton College Chris Santo: University of Vermont

Swimming:

• Madison Sirulnik: Nichols College • Matt Tarnopol: University of ColoradoBoulder

• Mike Krohn: Drexel Univesity • Wesley Ho: Wesleyan University • Nick Platt: Cabrini College • Sam Sides: Wagner College

Lacrosse:

Tennis:

• Caroline DiBartolomeo: Catholic University • Rebecca Wood: Rowan University

Volleyball:

Ice Hockey:

Bowling: • Christine Gordon: Kutztown University

Cheerleading: • Kelsey LaPorta: Kutztown University

Cross Country/Track:

Soccer:

• Andrew Athias: University of Connecticut • Andrew Berger: Rutgers University • Josh Elkan: Muhlenberg College • Leah Mele: Ursinus College • Steve Omari: Felician College

• • • • • •

Field Hockey:

Marielle Austin: The College of New Jersey Kaity Hartkopf: Georgian Court University Ethan Herman: Rosemont College Seth Levy: University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Lauren Minkoff: College of Saint Rose Barbara Stanley: Immaculata University

• Kristen Olenick: Gettysburg College

• Mehak Basu: Rutgers University • Heather Hyon: Rutgers University-Camden • Eric Zaun: Limestone College

Wrestling: • Travis Boardman: King’s College • Brian Lussier: Gloucester County College *All college committments were provided by individual coaches and athletes.

Eastside Sports’ ‘10-‘11 “All-East Team” Eastside Sports’ “All-East Team” is a compilation of East’s most prominent athletes for the 2010-2011 school year, aside from Eastside’s two Athletes of the Year. Eastside Sports Editors Dillon Rosenblatt (‘11) and Max Cohen (‘12) headed the selection committee of 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

Andrew Athias (‘11) Winter/Spring Track • Ranked 1st in the state for long jump and 18th in the country.

• Ranked 2nd in the state for high jump and 15th in the country.

• Second Team All-State.

Alex Reber (‘12) Football/Spring Track

Mike Krohn (‘11) Swimming • First Team All South Jersey for 100 fly.

• First place in 100 fly at South Jersey Invitational.

• Ranked 22nd nationally in 50 freestyle.

• Ranked 24th nationally in 100 fly.

• First Team All-Conference football.

• Won SJ Group IV sectional in 400.

• Placed second at Group IV state meet in 400.

• Placed fifth overall at nationals in 400.

Joe Petrone (‘13) Swimming • South Jersey Swimmer of the Year.

• All-State in 500 and 200 free.

• Ranked second nationally in 500 free.

• Ranked third nationally for 1000 free and mile.

Honorable Mention • Tyler Caton (‘11): Baseball • Brian Lussier (‘11): Wrestling • Eric Park (‘14): Golf • Marcus Phillips (‘12): Winter/Spring Track • Robert Taylor (‘12): Football and Baseball

Brian Regan (‘12) Football/ Spring Track • All-NJFCA football team.

• Second Team AllConference football.

• School record in 100m sprint.

• Top ten in school history in 200m sprint.

Chris Santo (‘11) Basketball

• First Team All-Conference • First Team All-Group IV (South Jersey and State) • Second Team All-State • Finished tenth in South Jersey history for all-time scoring.

Girls’ Team

Taylor Beatty (‘11) Soccer/ Lacrosse

• Varsity captain for both teams.

• Soccer Offensive Player of the Year.

Caroline DiBartolomeo (‘11) Basketball/Lacrosse

• Varsity captain for lacrosse.

• Helped bring basketball team to South Jersey Group IV finals with a 26-2 record.

Sam Sides (‘11) Swimming • Second Team All-South Jersey 50 freestyle.

• Courier Post First Team.

• First Team AllConference.

• Cherry Hill East Senior MVP and Varsity CoCaptain.

Christine Gordon (‘11) Bowling • First Team All- South Jersey.

• Averaged a team-high 179.91, which was fifth best in South Jersey.

• Had the sixth-highest single series in South Jersey with a 627.

Honorable Mention • Marie Boisvert (‘11): Basketball • Nicole Escobar (‘11): Volleyball/Softball • Fangel Tung (‘11): Volleyball/Lacrosse • Rebecca Wood (‘11): Soccer/Lacrosse All photos by Mia Holley (‘12), Ben Taylor (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editors and Dillon Rosenblatt (‘12)/ Eastside Sports Editor

Jamie Silverberg (‘12) Tennis • First Team All-South Jersey.

• Undefeated in team competition.

• First Team AllConference.

• All South Jersey Coach’s First Team.

Lauren Minkoff (‘11) Soccer

• First team AllSouth Jersey, New Jersey State All Star team, Team MVP, All Conference highest vote getter.

• Averaged 250-plus saves per year in four-year career.

SPORTS June 2011

EASTSIDE

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Eastside’s Third Annual Athlete of the Year

A committee made up of Eastside Sports Editors Dillon Rosenblatt (‘11) and Max Cohen (‘12) and Eastside Online Sports Editor Jake Fischer (‘12) 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: Marlee Ehrlich (‘12) Swimmer Marlee Ehrlich (‘12) was by far the most dominant female athlete at East in the 2010-2011 school year. In a memorable season which included a variety of prestigious accolades, Ehrlich played an enormous role on a young team, setting an example for all. Not only did Ehrlich set school records in the 200 and 500 freestyle, but she won state championships in both events, an unheard-of occurrence in East girls’ swimming. Ehrlich was named to the All-State 500 freestyle team, earned status as the Courier Post’s Swimmer of the Year, was named South Jersey Co-Swimmer of the Year and earned the high honor of Scholastic All-American for her outstanding season.

Q: What does it mean to you to be named Eastside’s Athlete of the Year?

“Marlee is an allaround great athlete. She takes A: It means a lot. Swimming isn’t really looked upon as a huge high school her role very sport in many schools. I love East, so it’s a high honor for me. seriously, practicing every day, even Q: What are your team swimming goals next year at East? before meets. She always gives 110 A: My goal for the team is to get further than we did last year. We’ve made the same round percent and puts every year since my freshman year, so I would like to get further. her team first. This Q: What are you looking for in the colleges that recruit you? type of athlete only comes around once A: I’m looking for a college that has a good mix of both academics and athletic programs. I’m in a lifetime.” also looking for a school that will be the best fit for me. The recruiting process doesn’t start until July lst.

Q: How did you feel when you captured both of your individual state championships?

-Ms. Anita Ricci East girls’ swimming coach

A: I was ecstatic. I never expected to win both. I knew East had never had a girl win both, so I was excited for the school and Ms. Ricci.

Q: What are your personal short-term and long-term goals in swimming?

A: My short-term goals are to get into a good college for swimming and finding a good fit.

Another short-term goal is the Olympic Trial cuts for qualification time. My long-term goals are to make the Division I NCAA Championships and also to place at USA Swimming Nationals.

Action shot courtesy of Marlee Ehrlich (‘12) Ehrlich interview and write-up by Max Cohen (‘12)/ Eastside Sports Editor Ehrlich headshot by Mia Holley (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor

Male Athlete of the Year: Eric Zaun (‘11) Volleyball superstar Eric Zaun (‘11) truly expressed why he deserved to be Eastside’s Male Athlete of the Year. He dominated every opponent he faced in 2011. He broke East’s single game kills record in the third game of the season with 19, which he went on to break five more times (as of May 12). Not only did Zaun destroy East’s previous records of kills in a career and single game, but he became the only East volleyball player to be recruited in the sport. He is taking his talents to Limestone College, a Division II school in South Carolina.

Zaun was voted South Jersey Player of the Year, Second Team All-State, First Team All-Conference and First Team All-South Jersey in 2010. As of May 12, Zaun has recorded 648 kills in his four-year career. The previous record for an East player was 456. This serves as just one example of Zaun’s deep impact as the greatest player in the history of East boys’ volleyball.

“He is the best player we’ve had in the 18 years of the program all around. He hits harder, is more versatile in his hits, is better in the backcourt, has more experience, serves better, passes better and plays better defense than any one player in the program’s history.”

-Mr. Karl Moehlmann East boys’ volleyball coach Q: What does it mean to you to be named Eastside’s Athlete of the Year?

A: It’s a pretty huge honor with all of the other great athletes like Santo, Petrone and Athias, since East is such a big school for sports and always produces so many great athletes.

Q: What does it mean to be considered the greatest volleyball player in East history?

A: It’s a pretty huge honor. There have been lots of great players to come through the program. There have been three state championship teams and other South Jersey Players of the Year, so to be considered the best is a great honor.

Q: Where are you going to be playing volleyball in college?

A: Limestone College in South Carolina. I chose them because it is a really competitive program and they play a lot of Division I schools [only 22 exist in the nation]. I really like the school.

Q: How has it been living up to the expectations after being named South Jersey Player of the Year last season?

A: Last year we lost all of our starters. It’s been more challenging because of our younger team. We were 10-0. It’s been a bigger leadership role, which has been one of the challenges [this season].

Zaun interview and write-up by Max Cohen (‘12)/ Eastside Sports Editor and Dillon Rosenblatt (‘11) / Eastside Sports Editor Zaun headshot and action shot by Mia Holley (‘12)/ Eastside Photo Editor