Volume 46 Issue 7
April 2013
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U.S. under nuclear threat
Hugo Chavez: DEAD
BASD goes cyber Part time and full time cyber school is introduced to BASD. By Julia Gialanella Journalism student
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New leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, has threatened America with nuclear attacks. Article on page 2 - KOREA.
Venezuelan dictator, Hugo Chavez, died un-expectantly on Mar. 5. Extended caption on page 2 - CHAVEZ.
District Attorney John Morganelli visits FHS By Walter Ogozaly The Freedom Forum
Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli visited Freedom High School on Mar. 26. Currently in his sixth term, Morganelli’s job is to represent the state in criminal proceedings. Morganelli explained to a class learning criminal justice exactly how his office functions. “Our office is organized by types of crime. The reason we have it like that is because the law has gotten so complicated, you really can’t be a jack-of-all-trades,” said Morganelli. This is especially true with drug laws, which can carry complicated charges. In total 21 assistant DAs and 15 secretaries are needed to keep his office running. “We get about five thousand adult crimes a year, and two and a half thousand juvenile ones,” said Mor-
ganelli. “Plea bargains are probably used in 99% of those since we can’t take them all to court.”
When he fielded a question on a murder more than fifteen years old, he was nearly instantly able to recall its date, location, the murder victim’s name, and the ci r cu mst ances under which it happened. Morganelli is on his game. “In almost every single case we can use DNA as evidence,” he said. “We have a databank for the DNA of convicted felons, and if we find a sample on the crime scene we can run it against our database.” Although seriDistrict Attorney John Morganelli. ous, the job is Courtesy of John Morganelli Facebook page not without some humor , sai d Morganelli, a Liberty Morganelli. High School graduate, has a “Once, the guy that was laundry list of first-degree my mechanic ended up on murder cases under his belt. my panel - and the other
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cyber Terrorism (p. 2) Rape Culture (p. 4) Expectations of Prom (p. 6) Interview of NYT Best Selling Author (p. 7) Review of FHSTC’s Spring Musical (p. 13)
lawyer didn’t take him off,” Morganelli said with a smile. “He ended up being the foreman. I guess the other guy didn’t think it would affect his judgment.” The visit comes in the wake of years of budget cuts for Pennsylvania schools. It is possible that if money remains tight, field trips could be engineered in reverse like this one. Instead of taking students out to visit others, others could come in to visit students. Morganelli’s visit could mark a significant shift in the coming years.
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At the start of the 20132014 school year, the Bethlehem Area School District will officially have full-time and part-time cyber schooling. The plan, which creates more opportunities and options for BASD students, is to compete with cyber charter schools, to which many students have transferred, and ultimately save jobs.
Students are gearing up for cyber school.
“We want BASD students to take BASD academics,” said Dr. Dean Donaher, director of student services. English 12 and Human Anatomy will be available as online courses for incoming juniors and seniors. Students will be at school for their other classes, but can be in the comfort of their own home for one or two blocks to take classes online. Although no honors classes are being offered just yet, the intent is to gradually add more classes and expand each year.
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(CYBER - continued from page 1) Students who are interested in this program option will have to go through an application process. “We are looking for students who are flexible and committed. This is a learning process and there are going to be ‘bugs’ at first,” said Dr. Donaher. There are six teachers throughout the district who are currently in training to be cy-
ber teachers via Intermediate U n i t 2 0 , N o r t h a mp t o n County’s education service agency. The goal is to have a large number of faculty cybercertified to meet the anticipated demand. By training six teachers each year, eventually most teachers will double as cyber teachers. The BASD has worked to create its own curriculum for the cyber school, but is willing to adopt new curriculums if
cyber students want a class that is not being offered. “Say that cyber students want to learn Mandarin Chinese. Since we don’t offer that course, we will adopt a curriculum from a school district that does,” said Dr. Donaher. This option gives flexibility for students to learn and complete their assignments. “This lets students complete work on their own time, not on the bells time,” said Mr. George Ziegler, English
teacher and future cyber teacher. It is beneficial for all students to have some sort of cyber education, even if it is only one class a day. Guidance counselors are going to work to discuss this with incoming juniors and seniors. The district anticipates holding an information night in the month of April to answer questions and ventilate this opportunity.
By Joseph Murtha Journalism student
ist party, but was supported by a portion of his country. The story of his rise to power began when he joined the army. There he helped start the MBR-200, a revolutionary group which attempted a failed coup. They were imprisoned, but released after a new president was elected. After his release he took a
tour of Venezuela and South America, finally ending up in Cuba where he became friends with Fidel Castro. When he returned to Venezuela he started his political rise to power based on the ideology that a democracy and freedom cannot be successful in a capitalist society. He promoted the idea of “Democratic
Socialism” to give people freedom. He was elected as leader of Venezuela in 1999 and it was believed that he would improve the nation. His socialism ideology was highly controversial, and over time he became more of a moderate leader.
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In the March 2013 Issue, the article for Hannah Arnold was a duplicate article of Adam Conti’s article. The correct information for Arnold is published below. The Freedom Forum regrets the error.
Hannah Arnold Eponine “I love theatre because it’s always fun, and I love the people in it!” said Freedom High School, junior, Hannah Arnold. This year marks Hannah’s third year in the Freedom High School Theatre Company, and the fifth show she has been a part of. Arnold said her most difficult role was Millie in last year’s musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, due to the large amounts of memorization. She still greatly enjoyed the final product of the musical. This year she is playing one the lead female roles in Les Miserables, Eponine, who has lived a rough life, and feels unrequited love for her childhood friend, Marius Pontmercy.
(CHAVEZ - continued from page 1) The late Hugo Chavez was the leader of Venezuela since February 2, 1999 until he died March 5, 2013. He had a turbulent career and was criticized for uniting his country’s social-
Kim Jong Un Proposes Nuclear Threat By Kaelee Alpha The Freedom Forum
(KOREA - continued from page 1) On Mar. 20, Kim Jong Un announced a probable attack on the United States military bases in the Pacific as well as South Korea if any enemies create any movement towards a nuclear attack. Because Kim Jong Un is the supreme leader in North Korea, he dictates every task of the people. North Koreans refer to Kim Jong Un as the “great leader;” it is expected that the people must display his picture in homes and to worship his values. In addi-
tion, if one does not bow in the presence of a statute or replica of Kim Jong Un, it is unacceptable to the point that it is unheard of to manifest such disrespect. Recently, Kim Jong Un generated the threat of a nuclear attack; this is probably because North Korea tested a nuclear bomb in February. The United Nations Security Council raised further sanctions to increase security as a result of the threat. In articles from the KCNA, North Korea’s official news agency, Kim Jong Un will give an order to destroy the U.S. military on the Pacific if a nuclear threat is made. Kim
Jong Un believes that “time has gone when only words were made, stressing the need to destroy the enemies without mercy,” according to the KCNA. The United States military is prepared and enforcing a nuclear strike to ensure the safety of our nation. Many officials believe this threat is instilled for the sole purpose of Kim Jong Un to prove that North Korea is a powerful force. Furthermore, experts say that the North is not likely to launch a complete war against its southern neighbor, an American ally, since the weaponry is not comparable to that of the
United States. The power of North Korea was previously ruled by Kim Jong Un’s father, Kim Jong Il, until he passed away in December of 2011. This longstanding family tradition of supremacy not only holds the respect of the people in North Korea, but intensifies the power that North Korea has amongst other countries. For example, North Korea is segregated from the rest of the world so greatly that tourism is almost obsolete, the government has control over all media, and tensions continue to increase against neighboring South Korea.
Computing terrorism Massive cyber terrorism event likely in 2013, say experts By Bill Leeson News Editor
A poll conducted at the Information Systems Security Association conference in January left little doubt that computer security professionals have a grim outlook for American technological safety. Seventy-nine percent of those polled anticipated an imminent hostile attack on some major part of American infrastructure, such as financial institutions or the power grid. Two months later, the U.S. government officially recognized electronic warfare as the greatest threat to American safety, surpassing traditional terrorism. Director of National Intelligence James
Clapper said of the statement, “In some cases, the world is applying digital technologies faster than our ability to understand the security implications and mitigate potential risks.” In other words, it is hard to keep up with a rapidly -evolving threat that is based on confidential foreign developments. Unfortunately, falling behind in the perpetual digital arms race is a recipe for disaster. America does have the largest physical military and nuclear arsenal in the world by far; conventional warfare is out of the question for our enemies. Anonymous surgical strikes on the power grid likely seem an attractive option for anti-American
groups. “Groups” – or the entire technological might of a country like China. Again, the guise of anonymity makes cyber attacks the new frontier for deniable military operations. In fact, China claims to be the victim of “cyber spying” performed by the U.S. government, which comes on the heels of American accusations of Chinese hacking attempts on American industries in February. In March, Army General Keith Alexander, leader of the U.S. military's Cyber Command, explained in a Senate hearing that hacking attempts on U.S. banks were growing notably more serious. He said that the military
had plans to augment its electronic warfare division, but that the process will not be completed until 2015. And according to the aforementioned poll of various experts, that won’t be soon enough. The close of the Iraq War and Osama bin Laden’s death are some obvious reasons why conventional threats have been surpassed by threats of cyber terrorism. Yet it was bin Laden himself who praised electronic warfare as "a means to damage both [American] economy and psyche.” Still, the lessons learned in the years since 9/11 will doubtlessly be valuable in preventing a new devastating national tragedy.
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Top Ten Biggest April Tragedies By Damian Roszkowski Journalism student
1. Adolf Hitler (April 20th, 1889) The infamous Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria. He is responsible for over 10 million deaths.
as a radioactive cloud into the air, eventually covering most of Europe. Thirty-one people were reported to have died while thousand cases of cancer from radiation were reported.
4. Waco siege (April 19,1993) During an FBI “siege” of a ranch, the ranch caught on fire and ended up killing 76 people; 27 of them were children.
2. Abraham Lincoln (April 15, 1865) President Abraham Lincoln was wounded by a gunshot to head while watching a play; he survived, but only until the next morning.
5.O klahom a terrorist bombing (April 19, 1995) Two Gulf War veterans who despised the government bombed a federal building by detonating a truck full of explosives; 168 people were killed.
3. Titanic (April 15, 1912) In the waters near Newfoundland, the Titanic with 2,224 people on board sank after hitting an iceberg. Over 1,500 persons drowned.
6. Columbine school shooting (April 20, 1999) The deadliest school shooting in U.S. history at the time occurred in Littleton, Colorado, as two students armed with
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guns and explosives walked into their high school and killed 13 people and wounded 20. 7. Chernobyl explosion (April 26, 1986) At a Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine, a meltdown occurred and radiation spread
8.Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4, 1968) Civil Rights activist Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis, Tennessee.
plane carrying the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down. After their deaths, Rwanda descended into chaos, resulting in genocide. Over 500,000 people were killed. 10. Cuban Attack (April 17, 1961) A U.S.-backed attempt to overthrow Dictator Fidel Castro of Cuba failed disastrously in what became known as the Bay of Pigs. This resulted in 294 deaths.
9. Rwanda genocide (April 6, 1994) The beginning of genocide in Rwanda as a
HIV ‘cured’ in 14 more adults Living pill-free with HIV is now possible for some. By Walter Ogozaly The Freedom Forum
A month ago, the news of a baby functionally cured of HIV rocked the world. Now, 14 adults seem to have been cured in much the same way. Although the virus is still in
their system, all the adults have been off medication for an average of seven and a half years with no adverse effects. Untreated, HIV progresses into AIDS within ten to twelve years. The disease
took 1.7 millions lives in 2011, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. There is nothing inherently special about these adults. They are not naturally resistant to the disease, nor were they in good health at the beginning of their treatment. However, all the adults were given antiretroviral
drugs (ARVs) for three years as soon as their HIV was detected. Of the 70 people going through the experiment, most relapsed and returned to a regular viral load. Only 20% managed to stay off the drugs. Asier Sáez-Cirión of the Pasteur Institute's unit for regulation of retroviral infec-
tions in Paris says that the early treatment is crucial for success. He hopes the possibility of treatment will encourage potential HIV victims to get tested. The immediate future of HIV remains unsure, but developments like this nearly guarantee its eventual eradication.
A Sinking Feeling By Julia Stahl Journalism student
The growing sinkhole problem could turn out to be catastrophic. Sinkholes are cavities in the ground that provide a route for the surface to disappear, forming gradually or suddenly. These holes are responsible for a growing problem throughout the
world and occurrences seem to be happening more and more frequently. Sinkholes are caused by limestone foundations shifting and cracking under the ground. Recently, a Florida man was sucked into a sinkhole while sleeping in his bedroom. It swallowed his room whole. Even in the Lehigh Valley area more reports of sinkholes are appear-
ing, which could very well turn into a concern for the whole area. “Motorists and homeowners alike have legitimate reason for their concern,” said Greg Stahl, a Bethlehem township resident. He also asserts that contrary to popular
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behavior, it is important that homeowners purchase sinkhole insurance if they are serious about keeping their home safe. As a growing precaution, even for our area, all steps should be taken in order to prepare for an event such as this. The limestone is shifting, and there is not much that any person could do about that except expect the unexpected.
New Virus Affecting the Middle East By Noah Gonzalez The Freedom Forum
A new deadly virus has been discovered by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus is a branch of the same family of SARS, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. The outbreak of SARS occurred in April of 2003, and affected East Asia and other bordering countries. It is generated by the SARS coronavirus, and causes severe illness marked by slight
symptoms of muscle pain, headache, fever, followed by more serious respiratory symptoms such as cough, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, and pneumonia. In addition, SARS patients are common to be found with a decrease number of lymphocytes, a form of white blood cells which assist in the body’s immune system, circulating in the blood. Following the 2003 outbreak, it was recorded that 9% of all patients with SARS died, and patients older than
50 years of age had a 50% mortality rate. However, the symptoms of the new virus are mostly related to the novel coronavirus (NCov), which include severe respiratory illness, fever, coughing and breathing difficulties. NCov was discovered in the Middle East in September of 2012 and is speculated by virologists that the virus might have originated from bats. To this date, there have been a global total of 17 confirmed cases of NCov from countries including
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Kingdom. Research completed by European scientist has confirmed that NCov is adapted to infecting humans, but may possibly be treatable with medicines similar to the ones used to cure SARS. The WHO released a statement that it has been monitoring the new virus closely and encouraged all of its member states to continue their surveillance for new cases of severe acute respiratory infections and to care-
fully review any usual health patterns relating to viruses. The WHO also stated that they have been working with international experts familiar with this certain virus where cases have been reported to precisely assess and monitor the situation. If any new cases are discovered, the WHO expects national authorities to notify them with regarding information.
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Whose fault is it anyway? Examining the rape culture of current society. By: Sabrina Castaneda Editorials Asst. Editor
I would like to ask you to do something for me. I would like to ask you to imagine that you are walking down the street, and somewhere on your person you are carrying a wallet. Suddenly, you are pushed against a wall and met with the barrel of a gun. The robber tells you not to fight, and, not wanting to get injured, you comply. So, your wallet is stolen, but not all is lost! A few days later, the robber uses your credit card at the gas station, and the police are able to track them down. You decide to take the robber to court, and you expect the case to be quite simple. However, when you get to the stand the robber’s lawyer asks you if you explicitly said that you did not want your wallet to get stolen. You reply in the negative,
as you were being held at gunpoint and unable to reply. “Well,” says the lawyer, “you didn’t explicitly say you didn’t want your wallet stolen. As such, you didn’t deny consent.” It does not make much sense, does it? Yet, this is the kind of experience that countless women experience when they go to testify against the men who raped them. I am aware that men can be raped and that it can be same -gender, but as male-onfemale rape is the most common and the most talked about, that is what I will be focusing on. The most recent case concerning rape culture is the case of Jane Doe in Steubenville, Ohio. Two teenage boys decided to get a girl blackout drunk and then proceeded to sexually assault, violate, urinate on, take pictures of, and
share naked pictures of her. They live-tweeted and filmed the event, and naked pictures of the victim were passed around like candy. There should be no doubt that the blame falls with the two boys, but not everyone sees it this way. In fact, it took months for this case to even gain steam as the school tried to cover up the acts of their star football players. The problem also falls with the media. The day that these two were sentenced, CNN’s commentators sympathized with the rapists, lamenting the fact that these two “that had such promising futures, star football players, very good students, literally watched as they believed their lives fell apart.” There was no attention paid to the fact that Jane Doe, who is also an A student, had her life destroyed by these rapists. What does it say about our society when our media sympathizes with rapists? We do not sympathize with murder-
ers, do we? So why is the public reaction to this case so different? The answer is simple: rape culture. Rape culture promotes the idea that women are responsible for making sure that they are not raped, and that if they do get raped, they are at fault. I would need many, many more hands to count the number of times that I have heard, “Oh look at that skirt! She’s asking for it.” When in fact, the only way someone ever “asks for it” is if they literally ask. Clothing cannot give consent. From a very young age, females are taught that they must dress, act, and speak in a certain way to avoid getting sexually assaulted. If a woman wears a short dress and is raped, people immediately blame her for wearing something like that. Society acts like the rapist was incapable of holding back. Newsflash: Men have brains, and they are more than capable of not rap-
ing women. When females are told that they should do such and such to avoid getting raped, society is essentially saying that the “other girl” who wears such “provocative” clothing should be raped instead. Why is the blame for something that females have no control over placed on them? People say that it is their fault for what they wear, but big poofy dresses and multiple layers of clothing never stopped men from violating women in the past. So why are we acting like the length of clothing has changed everything? I leave you with one final remark: it is high time that we stop teaching females not to get raped and instead start teaching males not to rape.
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Predetermined prom tables The downside of organization. By Matthew Cimera The Freedom Forum
Predetermined prom tables are something to ponder. The idea is simple: sign up with a number of your friends to have a table all to yourself. This seems like a great idea, and for many of Freedom High’s student body it is the best idea since sliced bread. However, despite the issues, there are more than two sides to this issue. The voice of this third way, Daniel Yenca, stated his profound thoughts of “I have no idea.” This middle ground is the way of not caring, or not harboring any strong feelings one way or another, doing absolutely nothing, but for many this is not the case for-
tunately. For many, it is a great idea; in fact, for people like Daniel Waller, it is unquestionably a great idea. “I think it’s a really good idea. It’s much more efficient,” said Waller. Of course, it is more efficient. Planning ahead will always yield smoother results. People like Daniel Waller do not stand alone however. Briana Woolley’s opinion also falls into the same shade. “I think that it’s a good idea because you will be able to already have friends to sit with,” said Woolley. “Yes, because you sit with your peoples,” said Nick Gonzales.
This ability to link up with your friends and to not worry about prom tables absolutely does take some stress off one’s back; however, it seems as though this policy discriminates against those without friends to sit with, those who do not have the bodies to fill a table with ten people of amiable relationships. Is this a good system? That is the question. According to Amanda Ebeling, “In theory, the arranged seating would be ideal, like communism, but in practice they both fail. For those who only have a few close friends, it would be awkward sitting with many other people who you barely know.” Ebeling also said that she felt like “an organism under a
microscope” with these procedures of predetermined prom tables in place. The feeling of being observed in this manner is most awkward, in that there is too much control perhaps in the hands of the students. When we can pick our tables, how can we mingle with our other fellow students without feeling the arbitrary border that we, the students, created? It seems that a degree of isolation has been promoted by this policy, creating a refined form of tribalism in our student body, if only in the population of prom-attending students. But why stop there? Perhaps this policy of predetermined prom tables will also promote a form of social elitism in favor of one’s little circle of friends. With an adequate supply of
people, why should one bother even considering interaction with other peers? With a table already made, one can simply skip that step, omitting one of the social steps of prom. Is that right? Are social parts of prom best eschewed so that efficiency is favored instead? What about the people with less than ten friends? What about the people with eleven or twelve friends? Are the one or two people supposed to go sulk in the corner, unloved and neglected? If we did not have predetermined prom tables, we would not have these awkward forms of social rejection because of some artificially imposed limit of a certain people at a table, and this is the dark heart of this predetermined prom tables.
Putting a lid on caps By Jack Ogozaly Journalism student
Every day dozens of students come into school wearing hats, and every day students are forced to take their hats off when a teacher asks them. Many wonder why there even is a hat ban. “I question it sometimes myself,” said guidance coun-
selor Mrs. Melanie Houser. Does a hat ban make any sense though? Many students do not see any logical reason to take off their hats. However, there is one main reason why it is not acceptable. “It shows a sign of respect,” said Edeli Pimentel, senior. Many students think that they are not allowed to wear
hats as a show of respect. However, it also has to do with security. “Students don't realize this, but students could hide something under that hat,” said BASD security guard Pierre Morgan. With cameras recently installed in the school, the administration wants to make sure it can identify people in
the hallways. Hats impede this security standard that the school district has set. In the past, hats were worn to keep dirt from people’s hair and face. The origin of removing a hat was when men would enter churches. It was meant to be a sign of respect to their lord. In later years, removing of a hat was a sign of trusting
that someone’s house is not dirty. Just as if a friend showed up to another’s home with a contamination suit. When in fact, it may just be a fashion trend he chose. Whether it is a sign of respect or ensuring security, the hat rule has been here for a while, and only the future will tell if it remains that way.
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To shake, or not to shake? The problem with the Harlem Shake. By Sabrina Castaneda Editorials Asst. Editor
We have all seen the videos of some person dressed in a weird costume dancing alone for approximately 15 seconds while a song plays, and then suddenly, we hear “Do the Harlem Shake” as the screen cuts to people thrashing and dancing around wildly in strange outfits. This craze has taken the Internet by storm, and it is nearly impossible to escape. There is a Harlem Shake video for everyone. You want to see members of the Norwegian Army doing the Harlem Shake? You got it. How about babies? That exists, too. Wayne Brady? You got it, dude. Gamers want to get their groove on? Minecraft has Harlem Shakes, too. I must admit that when I first started watching these videos I found them to be ridiculous. Then slowly but surely they became hilari-
ous. I must admit there was something amusing about watching people in ridiculous costumes flail like no tomorrow. So, I did what most teens these days do when they find something amusing: Google it. I wanted to find out more about this amusing dance craze. What I found suddenly made those videos a lot less funny. I mean, people dancing around like idiots could only hold its appeal for so long, and I know many people who are fed up with the flail-fest. However, what turned me off of these videos was not the overkill of dancing Marios and shirtless people shakin’ what their mama gave them. What turned me off of those videos was the fact that they were discrediting and destroying the meaning of the real Harlem Shake, which originated in Harlem in 1981. The dance quickly became an integral part of
Harlem’s culture, but, like most things created by people of color, it was eventually taken over by another culture. That is the big issue with this. From now on, the Harlem Shake is going to be remembered as what I described above, not as a cultural thing. The actual dance looks nothing like what people these days think it is. So, maybe instead of calling it the Harlem Shake, it should be called something different. All I know is that once again something has been taken and appro-
priated by a privileged culture. The one bright side is that old dance groups are now being called to do performances displaying the actual Harlem Shake. So, whether you think videos of people gettin’ jiggy with it while wearing Yoshi costumes are still hilarious or you are beginning to think it is overplayed (I am going with the latter), the thing to remember is that what they are doing is not the real Harlem Shake. It is not even close.
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Students aren’t their scores Are you letting SAT/ACT scores define you? By Walter Ogozaly The Freedom Forum
Work your hardest. School comes first. The stakes are high; don’t slip and fall. A strict parent’s words create mindsets focused on being perfect. Honors and AP courses are filled with students who cannot accept less than an A. Too often I find great teachers criticized for a challenging class, and lousy ones applauded for handing out A’s. Once I chatted with someone who, after introductions, moved the topic straight to my class rank. Are the elusive ‘numbers’ that important? The SAT/ACT exemplifies this. These scores
shouldn’t matter. You compete with only yourself and colleges, but students enjoy using them as intelligence tests. Test creator Carl Brigham never intended for this. "The SATs have acquired a mystique that's clearly not warranted," said the President of the University of California. "Who knows what they measure?" Although proven to correlate with college success, many people succeed without high scores on the SAT/ACT. Bill Cosby is one of Temple University’s most famous alumni but earned less than a 500 on his combined math and reading SATs. Howard Stern - he earns eighty mil-
lion a year - got an 870. The secret of college admissions in the 21st century is that colleges aren’t looking for wellrounded students with nice standardized test scores. They are a dime a dozen. Every year students with 2400s on their SAT or 36s on their ACT are denied from Harvard University. Who’s more likely to succeed, then? It’s the boy playing piano at Carnegie Hall, the girl winning prestigious science awards, and the athlete outcompeting thousands of others. They get results because they’re lopsided in the best way. In short, passion matters. Dedicate yourself to what
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you love and success will follow. Tangible results matter more in the real world. Your boss won’t care if you got a 2360 on your SAT. Your friends won’t want to hear how you destroyed your competition. Your gravestone will not read, “Better test scores than 95% of his class.”
Domestic violence Singer and actress negatively influences America’s youth. By Julianna Gimpert Journalism student
The famous singer Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty has been a role model to many of America’s teenage girls, but her current actions are questionable. It all started with the altercation between her and Chris Brown back in 2009. As seen in the photos, Brown left remarkable bruises on both sides of Rihanna’s face. This case of domestic violence made national news. Recently, the couple has gotten back together. The public is questioning Rihanna’s judgment and whether she is setting a good example for youth around the country. “It angers me as a female to see a role model allow something like that,” said Nicole MartinezGarcia, a freshman student. Domestic violence is never okay and should not be overlooked. Rihanna’s decision to continue a relationship with her abuser is having a bad impact on female youth. Young girls see their favorite singer on the television with her abuser and think it is okay. The reality is, violence of any kind should not be condoned. Rihanna has led some to believe that it is acceptable. Any kind of relationship where one is dominant and controlling should be avoided. Females and males across the country should recognize the signs of an abuse and seek help from others if they are experiencing abuse. People who seek help can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233. There are many types of abuse including physical, emotional, and financial. The public should support the abuse victims and work towards raising awareness. People need to be informed and prevent these types of incidents from happening.
Young and insane: the consequence of fame By Ellyce Nieves Journalism student
It is safe to say that in today’s society there are consequences, sometimes devastating, that come with extreme
popularity at a young age. Many people gossip about reckless celebrities daily. Most stars have one thing in common: they were famous at a young age. Despite the glamour of be-
ing rich and popular as a child, there are many cons to making it big. According to professorshouse.com, child celebrities do not have a steady schedule or home. Because of all the
travel involved in producing movies, concerts, tours, etc., the children do not have time for school and are constantly moving. The inconsistency of their schedules causes their lives to become chaotic. Ad-
ditionally, they are exposed to inappropriate material which may force them to grow up too quickly. (FAME - continued on page 6)
(FAME - continued from page 5) The stars are also constantly followed by paparazzi and are under the pressure of being watched all the time. There are many celebrities today who have a variety of problems. Drew Barrymore, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Lindsay Lohan, and Michael Jackson are perfect examples of stars that have or have had problems. Drew Barrymore, who was
cast in “E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial,” turned to drugs at a young age. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, noted for playing Michelle in “Full House,” were accused of being anorexic. In fact, Mary-Kate Olsen has gone to find treatment for her eating disorder. The widely known Lindsay Lohan has been back and forth in court multiple times for breaking the law. Despite the young and reckless celebrities today, there are
The Forum stars that grew up in the media who are living as close as they can to normal lives. Emma Watson, who is noted for playing Hermione in “Harry Potter,” has gone to college to further her education and better herself. But Watson’s case is rare. There are only a handful of young celebrities who have lived their lives in the spotlight who are unaffected. Regardless, even though celebrities who became famous
April 2013 young may become insane, they are still human. But who has created the monster inside them? The answer is society. Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison
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Lindsay Lohan; noted for her crazy side.
Saying yes to the [prom] dress By Faarah Ameerally Entertainment Asst. Editor
Forget all the planning that goes into attending the prom, the real stress starts even before. Nevermind a text that modestly asks 'will u go 2 prom w/ me?' Today's teenagers are taking a cue from elaborately staged wedding proposals, inviting each other to prom with flash mobs, scavenger hunts, homemade music videos, and even edible options. And while coming up with clever or romantic ways to ask someone to prom is not an entirely new concept, the effort and expense going into the big ask these days has given rise to a new term: Prom-posal.
The new generation of proposals, or "prom-posals," to high school events, such as prom, involve more artistry, cleverness, skill, and thought. The days of asking that special someone to the dance beginning with those simple words, "Will you go to the..." are on the verge of becoming outdated. Freedom High School has housed many of these promposals in these very own hallways. From the grand gesture being spelled out in cupcakes or being projected onto the front board in an AP English class, the sentiment of these actions never fade. But what happened to finding meaning in simple notions? Does this generation automatically reject every-
thing that is not done and made up to drastic proportions? It seems as if something as simple as going to the high school prom has come in runner up to a marriage proposal, an event that should be one of the biggest moments in one’s life. Maybe it is just for fun, or maybe even to find some excitement in the smaller things. Prom is and should be something to look forward to, so why not kick-start it with a grand proposal from your soon to be date. It is all just in good fun. Right? This is where the problems seem to set in. If a girl gets asked to the prom in an uninteresting or unexciting way, it is understandable for that girl to reject the offer. However, what happens if the same girl gets asked to the prom in a grand romantic
way and she decides to turn it down? The sentiment was there, the excitement, everything that seems to be craved in this generation. This can pin-point the exact fault in the theory of grand promposals. The expectation is set so high that it potentially creates a very awkward rejection. If this was a private matter, a simple “No, I’m sorry!” would be sufficient. But, since prom-posals have become such a public matter,
the pressure is on. Freaking out over prom plans has been raised to an entire new level. Along with these extravagant promposals comes a lot of stress and excitement. But is it worth all the anxiety and planning? These plans are occurring all around for the next few weeks as prom approaches. Many appreciate the sentiment placed behind being asked to prom. After all, it is just a cute tradition. . Luton Our Story flickr.com
High expectations for “Promposals”
Poetry Contest entries submitted by Faculty members into a new Orbit, tilted the moon, caused chanting among the stars. Under the deep air of the Told me the meaning of the spring rain quilt Falling outside, almost invisiI was weaving with my life. ble, I could feel the note's But I didn't want to read it-Meaning creeping under my It made my toes curl, made my fingernail, and I confess bones chill; That I was afraid, although I It took me too far into the fu- should have danced for joy. ture of my distant days. The note I found was not tied The note I found was sitting with red ribbon. on a chair Its paper was notebook with In my living room. Perhaps the three holes punched in, cat And I folded and refolded the Had knocked it from the top of page, turning it upwards, the cushion Downwards, sideways. I held Where the fabric is frayed and it to the patio door, the sun hits But I couldn't see the rain In the afternoon, so he likes to through the note, be there Though I knew the rain was To say Hello to its brightness still there. and then sleep. The note I found spoke lanThe note I found sent the sun guages known only The Note I Found By David Kleist, English teacher
By the wisest and oldest, and I felt stupid and young-I felt like a kid on a bicycle with a playing card Clipped so the spokes hit it, causing that clackity sound That matched the clackityclack of my heartbeat. I couldn't stop thinking of the wind and the trees. I make mistakes and am an endless whiner. I climb out On ledges, then pound on the window to be let back in. I eat too fast, get stomachaches; I cannot see as Far as the nearest wall, and I am not as strong As the Brillo pad in the sink calling to me softly, The note I found said, "I love you," and the whole world Suddenly became extremely quiet and sacred.
The Lonely Hill By Andrew Lynn, FHS Asst. Band Director The grass starts to whisper as the breeze passes by Blue turns to orange as the sun sets in the sky She sits in the field and she lets out a sigh As she lets her memories wash around her. The bite in the wind accents the void in her soul as she sits there alone on her grassy knoll The years of her life are starting to show their toll As her memories wash around her. Memories of youth, memories of old Memories of struggle and joy untold They welled up in her eye and
down her cheek rolled As her memories wash down upon me. She sits in the field as the breeze passes by She sits in the field and continues to cry I watch from above and I let out a sigh As her memories wash down upon me.
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Freedom interviews NYT Bestselling Author Susan Beth Pfeffer chats with The Freedom Forum By: Walter Ogozaly The Freedom Forum
Susan Beth Pfeffer (the P in the last name is silent) has more than sixty published books and is the author of the New York Times bestselling Last Survivors series. In midMarch she agreed to an email interview with me. Pfeffer’s series describes the downfall of society after an asteroid strikes the moon and knocks it closer to Earth. The first book is called Life As We Knew It. You know the moon controls the tides,
but did you know a change in its position could bring down communication satellites, breathe life into dead volcanoes, cause massive food shortages, and spur earthquakes? “I had a great time writing Life As We Knew It,” Pfeffer said. “I'd have to tell myself to stop working every day, figuring if I worked too long that day, the work would suffer.” The book is so bleak and realistic that the most liked reviews of the book all say, “Halfway through I wanted
to go to the grocery store and grab all the food I could to prepare.” Others say, “I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading the book.” But crafting a nail-biting narrative is the product of a career of hard work. “I'm smarter than I used to be,” Pfeffer said. “I make fewer mistakes, or at least I catch them faster. On the other hand, it's harder to motivate myself to get to work each morning. I dawdle like I never dawdled before.” Even though she dawdles, Pfeffer says a good work day means writing 10-12 pages.
Twelve pages can be up to three thousand words. Pfeffer’s advice to young writers is, “Have fun with your writing. Don't expect perfection. Read a lot. You can absorb a great deal from other people's work. And pay attention to the people around you.” No matter how good an author is, they’re bound to get a few bad reviews. “At some point in my career, I stopped reading bad reviews. I've gotten tons of them, so I had plenty to read. But I realized the book was published and wasn't going to get changed, so why bother
reading the review?”
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AP vs. Dual Enrollment The change from high school to college can be intimidating; however, dual enrollment classes at Northampton Community College (NCC) can help expose students to a college atmosphere. Dual enrollment classes at NCC can be useful to a college-bound high school student that is looking to get their feet wet as to how a
college class is run, how it feels, and the responsibility that comes along with being in a college class. “I think dual enrollment classes are great. They have given me a great sense of what next year is going to be like when I head to college,” said senior Brian Uliana. “Dual enrollment was very popular before there was a push for AP classes,” said English teacher Mrs. Crystal George.
“The district used to pay with grant money for the students expenses [the course and books],” said Mrs. Loretta Lohenitz, guidance counselor. Unlike dual enrollment, AP classes offer students a college paced and college content filled course that is taught on the Freedom High School campus. AP classes are the highest level of academic achievement at Freedom and challenge students
to push themselves to the absolute max. One of the perks of dual enrollment though, is that you can receive college credits before you start actual college classes. “If you take the dual enrollment class then you do not have to take it in college. If you fail the AP test then it is a waste of money and a poor grade on your transcript.” said Samantha Lutz, junior. Dual enrollment classes are a great way to be exposed to
a college course and receive credits at the same time. Students can receive college credits that can transfer as well as get a feel for college.
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By Kevin Devine Journalism student
Students travel to Bethlehem’s PBS studio By Kevin Devine Journalism student
PBS 39 studio at Steelstacks Bethlehem has invited Freedom freshman to visit its studio and to be part of a live studio audience for “Tempo In Depth.” Students had the chance to see how shows like these are made. It also allowed students to realize that failing is not always about giving up,
but as Amy Burkett says “Failing Forward.” The entirety of this experience was brought to the students through a state grant. “I hope that the grant stays,” said guidance counselor Mrs. Melanie Houser. Freshmen went to first block, and then they were dismissed from second block and arrived back half way through fourth block.
“I felt the PBS 39 studio was a good experience for us. It gave us insight on how these shows are made,” said freshman Abdullah Jafar. The next field trips will be going on April 11 and May 2 and 9. The April 11 show will be focusing on finances while the May 2 show will be on Teens and Alcohol. Students leave the studio realizing that failing is all a part of life, and that when we
learn from these failures that is when we truly realize our full potential.
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How long will you live? By Walter Ogozaly The Freedom Forum
It is no secret that life expectancy is increasing, but how do you know how long you are going to live? Estimates vary. Some scientists think the modest linear growth pattern will continue, while other propose bold jumps in this century. Dr. Michio Kaku, one of the founders of modern string theory and a leading scientist
today, has several books on the future of science. His predictions for human lifespan are some of the most wellregarded. “Aging is the accumulation of error, it is information loss, entropy,” said Dr. Kaku. “It may be possible to extend the human lifespan if we can reverse these things.” One way lifespan can be increased is by manipulating a gene that reacts when an
animal goes through caloric restriction, or starvation. According to the Journal of Nutrition, the lifespan of mice increased 30% for males and 40% for females when their food intake was limited. If this gene is manipulated to always be on, humans could potentially reap the benefits without starving themselves. Another way lifespan could be increased is by thickening telomeres.
“Telomeres are at the ends of chromosomes, like tips on the ends of your shoelace. If you tie your shoelace often enough, the plastic tips fray and the shoelace disintegrates. Same thing with chromosomes,” says Dr. Kaku. In studies on mice, adding telomerase successfully lengthened their telomeres and increased their lifespan. However, gene therapy and genetic manipulation in hu-
mans are easier said than done. Technology like this may not exist for many decades. Nations will also have to craft their own unique sets of ethics laws regarding life extension technology. “It’s tantalizing now that we have many clues as to the nature of the aging process,” Dr. Kaku.
Beautiful, Fleeting Love By R. Casey Fletcher
It was as rousing as low growing heather It was as binding as a supportive seam
Moon
It was as robust as a cut of leather
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By Andrew Serrano
By
It was as calming as a beautiful dream. The moon sheds tears, It was as vivid as the sun's golden beam
But reigns glory to the earth.
It was as pretty as a flower in bloom
Only drops of rain can heal the sick,
It was as sweet as the fresh sweetness of cream
Let no false drops drip into their wounds.
It was as nurturing as a mother's womb.
The moon sheds tears, But saves all who believe in their sorrow.
It was as secure as a lock-and-key tomb It
Shining down on every soul, it lights the way to freedom. The moon is beloved and divine, but only few are blessed.
Better Off By Samantha Lutz Go ahead and steal my sunshine But don’t take my happiness away I’m happy as can be without you I won’t let a little rain ruin my day Keep your thoughts in that head of yours Lock them in there like a jail You may get inside of her head But I won’t allow you to make me weak and frail Your jealousy shines brighter than the “Green Monster” itself Now that I’ve moved on, you suddenly miss me
The moon is only a time away, only an hour a day, we bless the name
Can I? Hard-working, am I? Fearing and worrying trump doubts conquer this will. Think deeply to begin such effort for desire. Of what minds are set: Possible or impossible through travel to door, but b Revelations. Wall becomes but door to tr Impossible or possible? Set are minds; what of desire for effort? Such, begin to deeply think. Will this conquer doubts:
Of stars & galaxies but never stopped to praise the moon.
The goal of National Poetry Month ets.org website. Thus, The Freedom many poems were submitted, the ju Poetry Month. The winning poems a
Congratulations to all the winners. Inside Out I am...
By Jessica Witbro
By Evanelina Shelly
I am seen but not seen I hear what I want to hear I wonder the possible
When I first saw you,
The forest is filled with heat, yet I freeze.
I stood there frozen in my place
I walked towards the trees, the dripping, gooey trees.
I saw a girl with the most
They cry for thirst, I feel their pain.
I have an identity
The ivory sky is covered by forest tops, the ground covered in moss.
I cry for comfort but there's no solace I see things the way I want them to be seen
By Drew Spearko & Maxfield Sm
Ice drips from my fingertips, I’m cold.
I dream the impossible
I scream to be heard but never understood
Drew's Poem
extra-ordinary face. You were special to me, Someone I thought I
It’s cold where I stand, where I am.
could never replace
Outside this bubble of mine is a jungle, a forest, a life.
But now I see you in the hallways.
A life where the minds of humans work, the
But the feeling's just not there
Aurora By Alyssa Peck
Always there, but Pontius
fort of Palindrome of Effort
By Kelsey Ko
By Joshua Kapcsos
et: ble or, but becomes wall.
On Sundays,
reality. I wish
Pastor John glows with grace
again and again, but
And his eyes become matchsticks, sparkling
does it really matter? Do
With the holy spirit. He tells us that Jesus’
omens mean anything? And
Blood runs in circular movements
yet, I still think to myself out loud and in my head.
oor to travel through. ble? of
Underneath it all,
But all I can do
has there ever been certainty?
y think. ubts:
Is look out the stain-glass window
Everyone seems to know
And think how
about the world around us. Reds and greens and blues
Cemeteries are strange. Warm bodies
In circumstances such as these, Faith comes into play. But yesterday may faith was crushed; order replaced with
ners.
ways.
mean nothing to me, though. Even things which are tangible disappoint.
Month is to “highlight the achievement of American poets,” according to the Poeedom Forum and Pen & Ink held a poetry contest for students and staff. While the judges chose 12 poems to highlight in the center spread in honor of National oems are posted here, but check throughout the issue for more.
ce
Really, is there a way? Overestimations will crumble
? g trump confidently outlooking, and those will. in such
ield Smith
undercover.
utter chaos. Don't cry, don't fret, but Oma with Love By Karla Erdman, English teacher
Your touch lies on my shoulder like a whisper on air; I turn to smile at you, but no one is there. How long has it been, since we last spoke? Five, ten, or more years; yet it feels like yesterday. Your eyes live on in my father, your smile on my sister's face. During quiet moments like this I can hear you laughing, singing,
Goodbye
other than that, I don't know.
By Ellyce Nieves My heart is in your hands, swollen with the notion of being strangled with rejection or kissed with approval. I trusted your eyes, (fooled by how lovely they are) to think their shade of green wasn't only a game.
Granted, most would insist
1000 Words By Jason Legayada & Drew Spearko
I Drew you a picture, Now I'm standing in a storm of my own creation; hair whipping in the wind like a hand waving goodbye. Remaining is my raw face
It was me and you together We were the closest,
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Cancer causing or cancer curing drug? The ‘cons’ of legalizing marijuana.
The ‘pros’ of legalizing marijuana. By Brennan Reinert Journalism student
The recent legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington can be described as benefitting the states’ economies and well as taking a step forward in the fight for national legalization. “Marijuana should be legalized because it will lower crimes and deaths,” said Bryce Hudak, junior. It will indeed lower the crime rate since cops aren’t out arresting people for possessing and smoking marijuana. This also means drug dealers and drug lords will most likely lose their business. The drug can help relieve the effects of cancer: it works as a painkiller for the patients. In the past years legislation has allowed for the legalized (in certain states) of medical marijuana. You need a license that states you have a condition and need medicinal marijuana. The subject has been pushed so much over time
that it has lead to the legali- By Kyle Giamportone Journalism student zation of recreational marijuana as well. Support for the legalization The Federal Drug Associa- of marijuana has grown, estion (FDA) and other asso- pecially with the recent polciations regulate the quality icy changes regarding legaliand safety of drugs. zation in Colorado and “Marijuana should be legal- Washington. However, the ized because it doesn’t hurt topic has been, for the most anyone and it doesn’t cause part, neglected by politicians. trouble,” said Brad Romig, Marijuana has many adjunior. verse effects on the human Legalizing marijuana would body. For one, it increases put a stop on drug busts that the risk of a heart attack in often trap young people in a users. flawed system that turn them In one study, it was estiinto lifelong criminals. mated that marijuana users Marijuana can also be an have a 4.8-fold increased risk additional tax revenue and of heart attack in the first the government can make a hour after smoking according profit from it due to the mass to the National Geographic amounts of people that will Channel. potentially purchase it. . Marijuana also increases With the new legalization, the risk for serious respirapolice and court resources tory illnesses such as lung will be freed up for more se- cancer. rious crimes. In addition, In addition, marijuana street justice related to drug smoke contains 50 to 70 perdisputes would be reduced cent more carcinogenic hyheavily. drocarbons than tobacco smoke according the National Geographic Channel.
Marijuana increases not only the risk for lung cancer and heart attacks, but the risk for psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and depression. In those who are susceptible to schizophrenia, cannabis (marijuana) use increases the likelihood of an acute episode, an earlier relapse, more frequent hospitalization, and poor psychosocial functioning according to Gale Virtual Reference Library. Marijuana legalization also has many people worried for reasons besides the adverse physical and mental effects of marijuana. They worry about the effects on society. “First of all, is that it [marijuana] is obviously dangerous, and legalizing marijuana, even for medicinal use, allows marijuana to people who don’t need it,” said Dr. Vinti Shah of St. Luke’s Hospital. Some students of Freedom share other concerns than Doctor Vinti’s.
“I think marijuana shouldn’t be legalized because marijuana is a gateway drug so it could lead to other bad drugs being legalized,” said Andi Nelson, sophomore. In any way you view marijuana legalization, it is obvious some serious thought has to be given to the consequences before anyone has voted “yes.”
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Bringing dinosaurs back to life With the recent re-release of the 1993 Steven Spielberg film “Jurassic Park,” many wonder “Could we actually make dinosaurs?” So, for a brief moment, let’s investigate this question and see if we can find an answer. In the movie, scientists find dinosaur DNA in mosquitoes trapped in amber. Jurassic Park scientists extract the DNA from fossilized mosquitoes, but could this actually happen in real life?
In 1987, George O. Poinar and his team extracted DNA molecules from a bee trapped in amber that was 25 million years old. But remember, dinosaurs have been extinct for 65 million years, and this old bee lived about 40 million years after the last dinosaur. After a couple months, Poinar got lucky and found a beetle from the time of the dinosaurs, and was also able to extract its DNA. So far, dinosaur DNA has never been found in a bloodsucking creature. But there
are still other ways to bring back the dinosaurs. In the year 2000, a Tyrannosaurus rex bone was found in a remote area of Eastern Montana. The only way to get this bone out was by helicopter. This bone was too heavy for the helicopter, so they had to break it in two. When they broke the bone, molecular paleontologists were able to find dinosaur soft tissue, including blood vessels. This meant that the proteins were able to survive 68 million years protected from the elements
deep inside the fossilized bone. The survival of the protein suggests that DNA could be present in the T-rex bones. Today the technology does not exist to extract dinosaur DNA from T-rex bone, but someday in the future it may. Going back to the main point, could we find dinosaur DNA and create living dinosaurs? According to Jack Horner, Professor of Palaeontology at Montana State University, the answer is an unequivocal “yes.”
Although we may be able to create dinosaurs that does not leave this debate answered. What about the moral issues about “Playing God”, and would dinosaurs react as they did on Jurassic Park? Those questions can only be decided by you.
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ACT...SAT...IDK Everyone knows about the SAT, but the ACT can be just as useful. By Kevin Devine Journalism student
When students begin to ponder their possible college options, their main focus is their SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) score; however, a student’s ACT (American College Testing) score can be just as useful in the college-decision process.
The ACT began in the Midwest, until it slowly moved to the East Coast where the test-of-choice was the SAT. The ACT is now widely accepted by most universities and can be taken in place of the SAT. However, students should check the college entrance requirements since each college varies.
The format for the ACT is relative to the SAT; however, the ACT tests on different material than the SAT does. Both tests have math, reading, and writing sections. However, the ACT incorporates a science section as well, which may appeal to a student who is looking to major in a science field.
“The SAT tests on what you should know, and the ACT tests on what you should have learned in high school,” said Sam Liparini, Freedom High School junior. The scoring system also differs for each test. The ACT is scaled from 1-36, whereas a perfect score on the SAT is a 2400. The ACT, however, is almost an hour shorter than the SAT. The time allotted for the ACT is about three hours,
2 hours and 55 minutes to be exact, with the SAT taking closer to four hours, or 3 hours and 45 minutes, to be exact. “The ACT was much easier than the SAT, and it was better because the reading was less complicated,” said Tyler Koch, senior. With college admission season coming up, students should definitely consider which test would suit them best.
(PFEFFER - continued from Critical reception of the series has been overwhelmingly page 7) positive. Despite what she says about Pfeffer’s next book, The bad reviews, Life As We Shade of the Moon, comes out Knew It has a four star rating on September 3rd. It’s the on Amazon and nearly two fourth books in the series. Life hundred five star reviews. As We Knew It is still in
bookstores, and can be pur- fer.blogspot.com. chased on Amazon for only eight dollars. To read the full interview, including info about Pfeffer’s cat Scooter, check out fhsforum.com. Pfeffer’s website can be found at susanbethpfefSusan Beth Pfeffer
Photo submitted by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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Driving a new set of wheels The Bethlehem Township Police Department is in the process of getting new cruisers, but some welcome the change while some do not. "The new car looks like a NASCAR car not a police car, and some like it, and some don't," said Sergeant Richard Blake. The reason for the new cars is the fact that the old cars
have run seven days a week, ten hours a day for the past ten years. Thus, the cars are getting beaten up, and it is time for new ones. While the Bethlehem Township Police Department is in the process of replacing old cars with new cars, the organization is also in the process of replacing the SUV's in the force with the new Ford Explorer, which has the force and build of a tank. The truck comes with a
steel bull bar equipped onto the front of the vehicle. Sergeant Blake has not driven the new cars because he mainly drives the SUV. The one new car on the force has what Segreant Blake referred to as a NASCAR paint job. It is already on patrol around the township. In addition to the brand new cars, the department is also obtaining used police cars that are the same as old
ones, but they are in a lot better shape.
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By Kyle Zimmerman Journalism student
Poetry Contest entries Summer Nights By Samantha Lutz
A Darling Rose By Andrea Miller
Guns and Roses By Ligkija Ramos
Midnight blue fills the skies Twinkling stars shine in the night Cool breezes brush past my hair Dewey grass rustle between my toes The cricket’s chirp washes away the city noise I smell like the campfire As I eat gooey s’mores The moon glistens in the night There’s rummaging in the trees No school in the morning So we can stay up as late as we want Oh, how I long for these summer nights
It sprouted darling leaves and petals to shout To grin at the giggles of supervision A subtle pink that bloomed took the wrong route Soft kisses drew it driven Triumphed in revenge and a wicked smile poured reality a glass worth sipping A miss charmed naive with his style Her wisdom took to tripping Thorns exhaled factitious deceptions Through the newly pierced palm balanced daybreak A rose that took down love's veils and exceptions Brought forth mirroring mistakes.
But it doesn't end so sudden; I welcome you to the trail of hidden desires and gentle whispers .. Scarlet treasures engraved in silent potency ; temptation grosses my appetite for the cock back of my finger to pull the trigger ; mistaken perfection kills, like for the first time you love in vain. Weeping cries so elegantly distinguishing the value of a lost soul in a diabolical world. ; I listen. Looking deeply into the eyes of a psycho path; similar to a mirror image with the tendency to portray as deceiving ; I see. I look at him and see me; terror running through my veins as I unconsciously question
Strange Moment By Tanya Scott
We saw each other differently. Your eyes showed infatuation slowly. The moment got strange but it was lovely.
The Primer to a Promise By Andrea Miller
I told you how I felt. Now I'm believing in something else. I wish it never happened like this. Now I'm at a deadly risk. Hopes and wishes is all I ever had. God sent me a sign, but I didn't listen now I got it back. Tricks you keep playing. My mind just keeps racing. My bright light is gone and the darkness is the replacement. The confusion is anonymous. The chaos is over weighing us. Emotions is changing. Flipping for the prologue ain't nothing but blank pages. Our words left us speechless. The love left us breathless.
In this hour, I will count the wrinkles of my knuckles that suck down deep to the bone from dehydration. In the coming hour, I will place each empty bottle on my windowsill. Repeat, until I cannot peer outside without twisting my head around to chase the image of mountains in the seemingly distant landscape. I gave you this thing that I call my word, but you call a death sentence. Once you told me that when you were a boy during Easter time, you would never run after the eggs hidden in the blades of grass. Your parents would encourage
how could this be. Temptation becomes a tolerance so i surrender my conscious to follow the roses, we are the walking dead mourning our past. rain pouring so vividly just imagine the imagery. Gazing into those eyes, tearing up so elegantly, listening to innocent cries, head over heels i catch every tear drop with a conservative sigh ..
your abilities to capture chocolate and sweets. But you let everything come to you. Which is why I still stand here with these lonesome envelopes; Fill them. Fill me. Dear, I’ve said it one thousand times, "Forgive yourself. I will not abandon you." Let me come to you, but meet me halfway. Let your feet walk your aching body to the yellow line of the street; there you will find my dried palms. Fill them with your touches. I’ll tear the glass down for you. Not just the bottles, but the window too. And the sheen
That 4 Lettered Word By Deandre Kelly Questioning the true emotion we call love. Why is it always considered including over spontaneous acts, flowers, and white doves? Why can't it just be me saying it to you, and you saying it back? I don't need the materialistic things, I just want to know if I'm too busy looking ahead that you have my back. I just want to know That I can trust you with my most inner thoughts and secrets, if I told you something personal to yourself would you keep it? Can I depend on you if I need a helping hand? Or would you just look at me as if I was non-existent similar to a invisible man. Just lend me your heart and I'll lend you mine. Because its you whom I would like to spend most of my time. of tears. And the ground you tread on. I’ll replace your tenable shoulders with my hands. I’ll be your Atlas. In these coming hours, please please please, rest with me. Talk with me. Smash the mirrors with me. Destroy the foundations with me. Throw the bottles in the river with me. For hours. For hours we can do this. This will be the best lethal paragraph you have ever let slip from your the corner of your smirk. I can pull you, I can pull you away from all of it. "Forgive yourself. I will not abandon you."
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“BASD mini-THON” Saturday, April 27, 2013 Liberty High School main gym 2 - 10 p.m. Tickets on sale for $15 from now until Friday, April 19 Twitter: @BASD_MiniThon Facebook: Basd Thon
“When cancer is cured, we will dance for joy. Until then, we will dance for life.”
Freedom High School’s Prom Saturday, May 4 from 6 - 10 p.m. DeSales University, Billera Hall Tickets on sale for $50 per person Mon., April 15 until Fri., April 26 (All students must pay their $40 class dues before being allowed to purchase a ticket)
AP Testing The weeks of May 6 and May 13
at Freedom High School (Morning exams begin at 8 a.m. and afternoon exams begin at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.)
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Searching for forgiveness through song A review of Freedom High School Theatre Company’s (FHSTC) production of “Les Miserables.” By Karla Erdman Newspaper adviser
Thievery, war, and death-all to a tune. F H S T C ’ s Br o a d w ay quality rendition of “Les Miserable,” directed by Ms. Jennifer Wescoe, is a an intricate tale of adversity and the search for redemption. This production was not possible without a large cast, which included a 63-person ensemble that helped to bring the big musical numbers, such as “One Day More,” to life. Because the entire story was told through song, it was, at times, hard to follow and comprehend what was happening or being said if a viewer did not know the story line. “At times I didn’t know what was going on because I couldn’t follow everything in the songs,” said Donald Erdman of Bethlehem. “However, I got the gist of the story overall, and I liked watching and listening to the students perform. They are so
talented.” The live orchestra, directed by Mr. Michael Moran, added depth to the musical numbers. However, there were a few times when the music overpowered the voices of the actors. In addition to the music, the combination of the actors’ performances and the awesome stage design and props added to the story line to bring the audience to either to laughter or to tears. The set construction, costume designs, lighting, marketing, and fundraising was made possible through generous parent and staff volunteers for FHSTC. The best part of such a large production is the showcasing of new voices. Sergio Flor’s [Bishop of Digne] performance of “The Bishop” during the “Prologue” was saintly. His clear voice resonated the kindness the Bishop bestowed upon Jean Valjean after he had stolen from the bishop.
Additionally, Max Kraft [foreman/ensemble] had an enlightening solo performance during “At the End of the Day” when he fired Fantine [Kate Dawson] because of accusations that she was a prostitute. While the overall story line is sad, the anguish and despair of the characters was lightened during the scenes with Thernadier [Adam Conti] and Madame Thernadier [Kelly Chemidlin]. Their rendition of “The Innkeeper’s Song (Master of the House)” brought some levity to the seriousness of the performance. The couple’s interactions with each other had the audience laughing. Throughout the musical, Daniel Youngelman [Jean Valjean] continued to demonstrate his vocal range, especially in the number “Bring Him Home.” Youngelman portrayed Valjean in such an honest light that radiated through his song as the character continued his search for forgiveness.
Another performer who is no neophyte to the stage is Greg Adams. He continued to wow the audience with his “bad boy” image through his performance of Inspector Javert, who continued to hunt Valjean in order to bring him to justice. “He [Greg Adams] was a better singer than Russell Crowe was in the movie,” said Vicki Edinger of Stroudsburg, Pa. Finally, Hannah Arnold’s angelic voice continued to draw the audience into the story through the second act
of the musical. “I can’t believe so many students have such wonderful singing voices,” said Glenn Edinger of Stroudsburg, Pa. The final scene of the production produced a collective tear and sigh as Cosette and Marius consoled Valjean on his deathbed as he finally joined Fantine and Eponine in death. “That was superb, but I think I need a Kleenex,” said Vicki Edinger.
Photo courtesy of the Freedom High Theatre Company Facebook page.
A large portion of the cast performing the finale of Act 1, “One More Day.”
Viewing the world through a different lens By Veridiana Figarola Journalism student
Google Glasses are a pair of innovative new glasses that seem like they were a part of a sci-fi movie. These specs harbor many cool features that could change the future of glasses forever. Glass is used with voice control. Simply say “ok glass,” and the glasses are ready to do whatever you tell them to. They can take pictures, record video, surf the internet, and video chat. They even come in five stylish colors.
“They look very stylish and unique,” said Joe Rogers, freshman. “I think it’s convenient, but it’s creepy at the same time,” said Karena Vogrin, freshman. Wondering why Vogrin thinks the glasses could be creepy? There is a possibility that Glass could take pictures and record videos at any time, and the wearer would not know. This would be an invasion of privacy towards whoever is in the picture or video. People could also abuse this feature of the glasses and
intentionally take pictures and videos of someone, and he or she would never know. Imagine somebody wearing the glasses in a bathroom, changing room, or a doctors office. They could take pictures of anything or anybody. Students could also wear them during a test and take pictures of their answers. Glass comes with many risks to whoever wears them, and whoever is around them. “They’re too expensive,” said Jason Legayda, freshman. The glasses are currently estimated to be sold for around $1,500. Google
hopes to have Glass available normal as seeing somebody for purchase late this year or chatting on their cell phone early next year, with a pair as they walk down the street. that have prescription lenses for people who wear glasses on a regular basis. People have already been spotted wearing prototypes of Glass. It will not be long until people ever ywhere are wearing them, too. Do you think you will be purchasing these glasses? They could potentially change everyday life as we know it. It could soon be as Photo by: Antonio Zugaldia commons.wikimedia.org
Recycling our way to fashion By Miriam Siddiqui Journalism student
Ever think about wearing something out of recycled paper or old license plates? Probably not. You might see it as crazy, but do not make your judgment yet. More and more people are not only recycling, but also wearing accessories that are made out of recyclables. While saving the world, fol-
lowers of these recycled accessory trends are also looking fashionable. “I think its actually a really good idea because its taking things that you would not expect to be in fashion and putting a twist on it, making it usable for something totally different than intended,” said Meghan Eller, freshman. Recycling has been a major issue in world new for years. And what is a better way to
save the world while looking like a model? According to recycledfashion.com, about 100 million pairs of shoes are recycled every year only in England. That inspired many people to create their original design, with old, used products. If more and more old products are being recycled, the industry of recyclable clothing and accessories will establish, which will ultimately save the world.
Designers all over the world take create new, ingenious ideas to save the things that lost its purpose. Designer Rachel Sleight created the paper wedding dress, a dress entirely made of recycled paper. Not only are recycled products used to make clothing, but also accessories. Old car seat belts can be used to keep you safe, but it also can be used to keep your pants up as an original pant belt. Not
only is it fashionable, but it is super cool. The current new recyclable sensations are candy wrapper and license plate purses. “A purse made out of license plates is not really common or something I would ever think of, but I think it could be pretty cool actually,” said Eller. (RECYCLE - continued on page 13)
continued plates, and used candy wrappers are only some of the products that can be turned “I mean everyone's purse into high fashion clothing. would look the same and Interested in this idea? you would own something There is one thing you totally original which a lot of could do to produce more of girls, including myself, these products, recycle. The would find really cool.” more that is recycled, the Old car parts, license more products will be pro(RECYCLE from page 12)
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duced. Not only does recycling save the world, but it also creates a unique fashion statement.
Photo by Miriam Siddiqui
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By Kaelee Alpha The Freedom Forum
The belt is made from tires, bottle caps, and a seatbelt.
The air is warming and summer is approaching, a perfect combination for entertainment. The following concerts are playing in the area in the upcoming months.
G.I. Joe Retaliates Director Jon M. Chu hit it out of the park with the action-packed movie “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” The Joes have their backs against the wall when the mortal enemy, Cobra, takes control of the US government. Nuclear warfare is a major threat to the country because of an imposter president. The Joes not only try to keep the world safe, but also are fighting for their very existence.
The most memorable quote was said by Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson) who said, “We're gonna find the men who did this to Duke and my brothers and were gonna kill them.” Other notable actors in this film are Bruce Willis (General Joe Colton), Channing Tatum (Duke), and Adrianne Palicki (Jaye). If you like explosions, gun fights, war tactics, and just flat out awesome action this movie is definitely for you.
I highly recommend this movie to anybody who enjoys action and suspense. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was phenomenal in this film. Also supporting actor Bruce Willis did a tremendous job. The cinematography was also very good. There were many scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat. But there were also a few scenes that didn’t seem necessary or relevant. All in all I think this was a must see movie. This great group of actors
does not let the viewers down at all. The storyline is fairly easy to follow and the action was just completely stellar. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and highly recommend going to see it. Rating: 9 out of 10
“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” E! - Sundays 9/8c Five Kardashians, 3 Jenners, and 1 Disick. This show follows the lives of these different hollywood families coming together as one. About 5 years ago, Kris Kardashian was urged by a casting director friend to have their own television show. Kris made a demo tape and sent it around. Before you knew it, it was 5 years later and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” is the most popular Sunday night show for women. A chaotic mix of fame, business and family makes the show what it is. “The lifestyle that they live is dramatic, but addict-
ing to watch,” said Kristen Schmidt, a freshman. From battling their day jobs as business women to dealing with dramatic divorces, there’s never a dull moment in the Kardashian household. “Dance Moms” LMN - Tuesdays 9/8c Mix together 7 beautiful dancers and 1 insane dance teacher, and you have a hit TV show. You also can’t forget the 5 over-the-top dance moms that make the show what it is. It isn’t called “Dance Moms” for nothing. At just age 14, Abby Lee Miller started the Abby Lee Dance Company. Abby is known for her strictness in the studio toward the girls. Her toughness pays off in the long run, because when
those girls hit the stage it is something magical. The tension between the moms, the girls, and Abby Lee Miller come together for plenty of addicting drama. “Who doesn’t love dancing and drama?” said Shayla Peterson, a freshman. “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” TLC - Wednesdays 9/8c The season has concluded, and the official start of the new season is unknown. How many Georgia natives does it take to make a hit reality TV show? How about 6. If you want peace and quiet, do not think about checking into the Honey Boo Boo residence. Relaxing is not an option, especially when there’s
train tracks cutting across their backyard. The star of the show is Alana, aka Honey Boo Boo, who is a beauty pageant participant and definitely brings the sass to the show. Alana has three sisters, a mom, and a dad. Seems like a normal family, right? Wrong. This family jumps in mud pits for fun and grills up roadkill for dinner. “They don’t care what people think. Every time I watch the show, I cry out of laughter,” said Emily Clark, freshman.
Spring-time fun By Logan Handwerk The Freedom Forum
Sunday, April 28 Rihanna (Pop) in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center
Sunday, May 5 The Breeders (Alternative Rock) in Philadelphia, PA at the Trocadero Theatre Wednesday, May 8 Needtobreathe (Pop/Rock) in Philadelphia, PA at the Electric Factory Wednesday, May 8 Asking Alexandria (Rock/Pop) in Stroudsburg, PA at the Sherman Theatre Thursday, May 9 Peter Murphy (Alternative Rock) in Philadelphia, PA at the Trocadero Theatre Saturday, May 11 Chris Tucker (Comedy) in Bethlehem, Pa at the Sands Event Center
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By Alexa Reich Journalism student
Monday, April 22 All Time Low (Punk/Rock) in Philadelphia, PA at the Electric Factory
Wednesday, May 1 Bassnectar (Dance/Electric) in Philadelphia, PA at the Electric Factory
Getting a reality check Reality shows that are sure to draw your attention
Sunday, April 21 Pierce The Veil (Hard rock/ Metal) in Philadelphia, PA at the Electric Factory
Wednesday, April 24 Fleetwood Mac (Rock) in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center Photo by IMDB
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Upcoming Concerts
Saturday, May 11 Rush (Rock) in Atlantic City, NJ at Trump Taj Mahal Sunday, May 19 A Bullet For My Valentine (Rock/Pop) in Stroudsburg PA, at the Sherman Theatre Saturday, June 8 Kenny Chesney (Country) in Philadelphia, PA at the Lincoln Financial Field Friday, July 19 FUN. (Alternative Rock) in Philadelphia, Pa at the Mann Center
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NFL Free Agency Mayhem By Greg Adams Sports Editor
The opening days of the NFL’s free agent signing period are always filled with surprises and exciting moves by teams around the league. However, this year proved to be even more interesting than previous years due to so many players who were presumed to be deeply ingrained in their franchises moving to different teams. The most shocking of these moves might have been New England’s Wes Welker’s move to the Denver Broncos. Welker, who was a top re-
ceiver for the Patriots even in his later years will now go to a team that has another one of the best quarterbacks of all time: Peyton Manning. Last year, Manning turned a receiving corps of largely unknown players into an efficient squad of competent and valuable receivers. Welker will easily find success with Denver next year. Perhaps the team that has seen the most player departures due to free agency is the Baltimore Ravens, who lost eight starters with the most notable being wide receiver Anquan Boldin and Free Safety Ed Reed. Ed
Reed will be continuing his hall of fame-caliber career as a Houston Texan, and Boldin with the 49ers. The Ravens received a bevy of compensatory picks due to the amount of players lost, but it is clear they have a lot of rebuilding to do. A team who might have lost all hope for next season is the St. Louis Rams, who failed to re-sign their only glimmer of hope and star running back Steven Jackson. Jackson, who will now contribute his talents to the Atlanta Falcons, has rushed for at least 1,000 yards every season since 2005 and holds
the Rams franchise record for all time yards rushing. Who will fill Jackson’s shoes? Probably no one for this St. Louis team that continues to look increasingly worse every season. The local fan-favorite Philadelphia Eagles acquired a cadre of talented players in free agency. The team has made important fortifications especially on defense, signing Safety Patrick Chung and Outside Linebacker Connor Barwin among other players. The Eagles have also acquired Quarterback Dennis Dixon, a talented player who is familiar with Chip Kelly
and his coaching scheme. Only time will tell if this new Philadelphia regime is coming closer to creating “The Dream Team” or if this new batch of free agents will become the nightmare that the free agent splurge of the 2010 season was. This offseason has shown NFL fans that anything can happen and that no player is entirely rooted in any one franchise. With so many bigname players playing for different teams next year, the 2014 NFL season will certainly be packed with surprises.
Playing as brothers It was a great team win, Freedom Varsity Baseball beats East Stroudsburg South 9-2 on Wednesday, March 27. The Pates began warming up after school with different runs and throwing exercises to get the boys warmed up, some of the pitchers got taken to the bullpen to practice their throwing and accuracy. Who knew that these boys were so determined? Freedom starts out on the field with Nick Mazzela, number 10 on the mound.
Although Mazzela let a hit go through the first basemen, Dylan Frankenfield, number 15 got the runner out in a flash. Soon enough the score became one nothing, but Freedom was not even worried. With Freedom at bat and runners on second and third and two outs the pressure is on for the batters, we needed to make this run. Foul balls were flying over the fences left and right, even hitting a few cars, and Freedom fighting back hard; we Freedom boys’ Varsity Team huddles up after playing on the got our run. Although, it was a colder field. day, and rain would come
down for short periods of times that didn’t stop the team or Coach Nick D’Amico’s faith in the boys. We could all tell that he was especially excited when Gary Moritz, number 11 hit a grand slam at the bottom of the sixth inning giving us a seven run lead. “Gary’s grand slam was a big part of the game; even though we were up by a few runs, it gave the team great confidence to finish the game well and show how strong we are,” said Isaiah Arribas, number 4. Photo by Jocelyn Cintron
By Jocelyn Cintron Journalism student
At the top of the seventh inning, Arribas pitched the final inning, his throws were accurate and you can tell he was very determined. Arribas’ determination quickly gave the team what they needed: one walk and three outs ending the game with a 9-2 victory. “The rest of the season is going to be one to remember. Our team has a lot of skill and we can play anywhere on the field with confidence,” said Arribas.
Serve’s up! By Robbie Bogardo The Freedom Forum
For decades, people have argued about what the best part of spring was. Some say its the warm weather, while others claim it is the blooming of flowers. In reality, neither of these answers are right because Freedom’s spring sports line-up is by far the best thing that this season has to offer. Freedom’s sturdy tennis team finds its home in this part of the year and they aim
to make every minute count. Guided by their head coach Jeff Young, the team looks ahead to a positive season. Although he has only been coaching for two years prior to this, Young managed to lead his teams to 9-2 and 101 seasons and earned the title of 2012 Boys Coach of the Year. Although the team lost a hard fought battle against Emmaus, the team is confident that they can rebound quickly and be prepared for their next match. Young displays great confidence in the
abilities of his players and helps them not only on the court but off of it as well. The team lost a hefty amount of seniors last year from the starting lineup and as a result, the team now consists of many younger athletes. They have taken this hit in stride however as it has only pushed them to work harder and become that much more determined. Young plans to utilize the youth of the team by working with them over the course of their years at Freedom so the
team overall can grow and further develop their skills. Currently leading the team is number one singles player Andrew Sinai who won his match against Emmaus. Following Sinai is Bill Leeson, senior at number two singles. “Andrew’s an absolutely incredible player. If it comes down to a tie situation in a match and he and I play as a doubles team, it’s already over,” said Leeson. A lot of responsibility has been placed on the shoulders of some of the older mem-
bers of the team as they have become role models for some of the younger players. They have done an excellent job at working as a team and helping the less experienced players get a feel for the sport. Coach Young, along with his strong core of players are hopeful about the overall future of the team. Every day this group continues to advance in skill and technique. They put in long hours on the court to ensure they are the best that they can be.
Lady Pates pummel Pleasant Valley to start softball season By Mario McIntyre Journalism student
Softball season has begun and the Lady Pates have started out strong with a 8-2 win against Pleasant Valley High School. Emily Gundrum, senior, pitched six lights-out innings
against Pleasant Valley, letting up only two runs and striking out twelve. She was followed by freshman Shayla Peterson who closed the game out with one no-hit inning and one strikeout. The Pates offense was backed by junior Carly Deichman who hit a towering three-run
home run and senior Sam Cabrera who had a two run double off of the fence. Shayla Peterson talks about the teams work ethic for going into the first game: “We worked really hard in practice and we were focused mentally focused for this game.”
Two upcoming freshman Brenda Reninga and Alexis Szaro came through big for their team with multiple hits. The Freedom softball team should have many more victories like this one with their great pitching and outstanding hitting this year. The Freedom Patriots, hav-
ing a fairly young team with three freshman on the varsity this year, have started off successfully with a big victory and are going with a full head of steam into their next game against their opponent East Stroudsburg South.
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Senior Shout-Out for The Freedom Forum Hey Freedom Parents! Want your high school senior to be the STAR of the school's press, The Freedom Forum? For an affordable price, the FHS newspaper is offering YOU space to shout-out to your soon-to-be graduating senior. You can have up to 2 photos and up to 40 words to publish an inspirational message to your child; whether it is future advice, words of encouragement, or cherished memories! Please fill out the form below and send it back to Freedom by mail or drop it off at the main office by May 10, 2013. (Ad will appear in the Senior Issue – May)
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