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A multitude of students received a mysterious Facebook friend request from a person by the name of Cori Barker on August 26.

No one knew anything about her, as her Facebook page contained no picture, no status updates, and minimal information.

“I had never heard of [Barker] before, and she had no picture or out of school friends,” sophomore Kaytee Okon said.

Within 24 hours of activating the account, Cori accumulated over 200 friends. The numbers continued to rise in the following days. As of press, the final number peaked at 558 friends, including past, present, and future District 214 students.

Only a handful of people stepped forward and inquired more about Barker, who was created by The Correspondent to investigate students’ Facebook practices.

Some people didn’t believe her story. “She said she was coming to Hersey, but not a lot people just add everyone at their new school before they actually go there,” Okon said.

The fact that she got so many friends shows that students will add random people, even if they have never held a conversation with them in real life.

“If I see I have any mutual friends with them, then I will add them,” sophomore Jenna Pecora said. “If the mutual friends are people from my family or my school, I have no problem adding a person who sends me a request.”

To the contrary, some students will take extra precautions when it comes to accepting friend requests on Facebook.

“I don’t add anyone unless I talk to them, even if we have mutual friends. It’s creepy to have people on there that I

don’t know,” sophomore Carly Mandernach said.

When looking through Barker’s news feed, the behavior found on Facebook was quite surprising.

Most, but not all, students seemed to limit the amount of inappropriate content they publicized.

The goal was to justify how careful students are when it comes to Facebook. The reality is that Barker could have been anyone from a policeman to a school administrator, or an employer.

The New York Police Department set up a social media unit to catch criminals through Facebook and Twitter. NYPD has responded to shootings and murders that occurred at house parties that were advertised on Facebook.

Universities and employers are now doing background checks through Facebook and other social media sites to determine whether or not this person is suitable for admission or hire.

According to a survey conducted by Proofpoint in 2009, twenty percent of companies investigated the exposure of confidential, sensitive or private information via a post to a social networking site.

“Employers definitely look at Facebook. When it comes down to choosing between two different candidates, the one who has pictures of partying wouldn’t be picked,” career adviser Cindy Behar said.

Some students have realized what’s posted on Facebook has an impact in life.

“I’ve seen more and more of it [damaging posts], and it seems to be coming from people who just don’t care. I think they’re stupid and should get a clue,” junior Tyler Vainisi said.

Junior Tad Murase said, “I really don’t care what people do in real life, but I just don’t understand why they tell the world what illegal actions they make. One, no one cares. Two, you’re setting yourself up in your own trap.”

“Everything you do in high school and what you post can follow you forever, so it’s important to watch your back and not put things people can make fun of or find inappropriate on the Internet,” Behar said.

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Polish club returns after five years Another club has joined the plethora of activities offered here- the Polish club.

“It was discontinued because the leader five years ago, Karolina W. (Wasiniewska), went to study abroad, and there was not enough student leadership for it to continue,” human geography teacher Missy Mabry said.

Now, however, it is back in business. “I do think a good number of students will join.

We already had 20 at the first meeting, and I know there is a buzz around the school about it,” Mabry said.

“I want to join the Polish club because it looks like a fun club, and it would be interesting to learn about my heritage because I’m Polish,” sophomore Maddie Chwalinski said.

“You do not have to be Polish to be in the club,” Mabry said.

The new club will definitely not be short of activities; “Some of the things we are interested in include playing the the Culture Clash soccer game, hosting a bake sale, taking a ski/ snowboard trip, decorating a hallway for Homecoming, and maybe the Polish parade downtown,” Mabry said.

“I’m excited about joining the club because it sounds really cool,” Chwalinski said.

While some clubs seem to be increasing in student attendance Polish club isn’t looking for these sky rocketing numbers.

“I do not think we will be as big as LASO, and I’m not sure how active the other clubs are, but I foresee a fun group of students who get together 1-2 times a month,” Mabry said.

The club is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the Polish culture.

“You do not have to be Polish to be in the club. I’m half Polish but do not even speak the language. All are welcome,” Mabry said.

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Becky Pauwels Academic events coordinator Dale Dassonville was recently given the opportunity to plan a visit from former Republican nominee hopeful Rick Santorum.

“It was very sudden. We started planning it two days before the actual event,” English division head Dr. Charles Venegoni said.

The school was able to arrange the visit because of a parent’s interest.

“A parent who works with Santorum called and asked if we would want to fill a plot in his schedule.

They knew we have a curriculum in civic dimension.

We did not solicit it,” Venegoni said.

Visits by politicians is nothing new here. Recent visitors include former gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady and Illinois senator Dick Durban.

“These kinds of things happen all the time. The politicians who visit the school represent all parts of •MADELINE WEBER the political spectrum,” Venegoni said.

In order to go, students had to have their eighth ormer presidential candidate Rick Santorum made a loperiod teacher take their class. cal stop on his campaign to visit students during eighth Students were able to submit questions to Vene- hour on April 16. goni and Dassonville to ask Santorum. Venegoni noted that most of the questions came from his College “I think we got him. He stumbled a lot and came Western Literature and Thought class. off as arrogant and condescending,” Nocita said.

From there, the teachers screened the questions After senior Hannah Johnstone asked a question, for content. “The only questions we screened out were Santorum cut the forum short. Senior Monica Burckthose that were blatantly disrespectful,” Venegoni said. hardt was next in line to ask a question that she wrote.

Three questions submitted were written by seniors “I was the fourth person scheduled to ask a quesand all-state debaters Ty Nocita and Moriah Mulroe. tion. As Hannah finished up I got to go over and get “They slipped the questions under the door. They ready. The campaign manager waved me away. I saw had questions that they wanted to ask and questions Dr. Cantrell try to negotiate with him,” Burckhardt that they could ask,” Venegoni said. said. “I looked up at the clock and there was 15 minNocita mentioned that he’d been interested in utes left.”

Santorum’s campaign for a while.

Cutting the forum short meant that Santorum did “I’ve disliked Santorum for a long time. It wasn’t not meet the 50/50 split agreement. hard thinking of things I could get him on,” Nocita Venegoni noted his disappointment in this. said.

“We’ve had Dick Durbin come here, he had the The day of the event, the questions were submit- exact same circumstances. Durbin only spoke for a ted to Santorum’s staff for approval. couple of minutes and then he answered questions “The campaign staff said the questions were that weren’t screened. The questions were all tough,” ‘tough but fair,’” Venegoni said. “His campaign staff Venegoni said. read through the questions and rejected those that Santorum’s visit caused some controversy in the dealt with social issues like contraception, marriage, community, in part caused by coverage by local and and religion.” national media.

One of the conditions of Santorum’s visit was that “There were editorials accusing us of forcing stuhe had to equally divide the time between a speech and dents to listen to and accept Santorum. They were also student questions. criticizing us the other way. Everyone reported some“I made it clear when his entourage came here that thing other than what actually happened,” Venegoni we meant business about the time he had to talk. We said. told them that at half time if he didn’t stop, we would Nocita also noticed the inaccurate portrayal by stop him,” Venegoni said. the media. “I think his press team did a good job of Once the half-way mark hit, Santorum was still making him come out more personable. The way the talking. Dassonville got on stage and asked Santorum press made it seem differed from the way many stuto stop speaking and start accepting student questions. dents saw it,” Nocita said.

Two of the questions that were asked were written Venegoni received several calls by disappointed

by Nocita and Mulroe, and another by senior Stefan parents. “There were a number of calls that criticized Vucicevic. Many were disappointed with Santorum’s us for having him. It was mostly people who didn’t like answers.

Santorum that accused us of holding a Santorum rally.

“I thought he did a great job avoiding the actual They were satisfied once we explained the reason for questions. Masterful evasion,” senior Zavier Henry his visit,” Venegoni said. “We’re too professional to ensaid. gage in arguing with the community.”

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The community came together to help raise money for senior Shea Anderluh’s family on April 16. Anderluh was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in August 2008, and has been battling it since.

Thomas Middle School and South Middle School staff played the seventh annual Crosstown Classic Showdown volleyball game to raise funds for Anderluh and her family.

“It was important to bring awareness and support Shea.

We are showing that Hersey stands behind her,” freshman Cait Nagle said.

The fundraiser took place in the gym,which was filled with people who came to support Anderluh.

Thomas teacher Carol Golemo planned the whole night with the goal of raising $10 thousand.

The event raised $9,311 and counting, raising money for Shea as she travels to New York to combat her disease.

They charged $5 at the door and sold $10 t-shirts, as well as having a serving contest in the court after the first game.

The event was a big hit for middle school students and for the Anderluh family.

“The event was all about the community coming together for Shea and her family. Love and support was in the air,” Golemo said.

The event raffled off prizes ranging from letter man jackets, baskets full of Starbucks treats, and a signed baseball from the baseball team.

A silent auction took place, as well as a raffle giving everyone an equal opportunity to donate to the Anderluh family.

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Arlington library helps students cope Abby Fesl Jessica Lynk The semester has come to a close and finals are next week. Grades come down to one test.

Most students begin to focus on studying the week or weekend before, but often find it difficult because teachers generally have tests that will boost or destroy grades the week before finals.

“A few of them decide my grade, so I have to study now too,” junior Sarah Mulroe said.

While some students are hesitant about the tests, many think it’s a good way to review for finals.

“I like it because it’s a good chance to learn more recent things,” junior Mike Perlongo said.

“And a good way to boost grades.”

To help students cope with the high stress levels, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is teaming with Whole Foods Market in Palatine to provide brain friendly snacks.

Also, presentations by breathing and meditation specialists from Pulsation Yoga, Willow Yoga and Yogi Ram will be available to any high school students.

Along with the brain friendly snacks and the breathing presentations, a section of the library will be put off for high school students to have quiet study groups.

“Our library is looking to provide services for teens and this was a program I have seen been successful in other public libraries, so we decided to give it a shot,” director of teens at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Tom Spicer said.

The quiet atmosphere entices many students to attend.

“It sounds helpful. It sounds relaxing, I would probably go,” sophomore Brianna Lear said.

“I will go, it will be quiet and easy to focus,” junior Nicole Borst said.

Mulroe agrees, “Yoga’s calming and my nerves are not calm right now.”

Some students have distinct styles of studying that wouldn’t mix well with the Library’s Lounge.

“I like studying on my own. It’s a good idea, but it probably wouldn’t help me much,” junior Amanda Petro said.

Finals generally cause a lot of stress.

Grades, colleges, and GPA’s can boil down to how well finals are done.

After a few years of finals under their belt, upperclassmen have a few tips for underclassmen and peers.

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“Start studying earlier, it’ll make you more prepared,” senior Kristen Pedersen said.

Preparing early is just as important as sleeping well the night before. The brain doesn’t retain knowledge as well on minimal hours of sleep.

“Don’t put stuff off, start working early, eat breakfast, and sleep well,” Perlongo said.

According to Mayo Clinic, positive thinking results in better coping skills in hardships and times of stress.

“Make sure you study the things that matter and, most importantly, you believe you can do well on finals,” senior Andy Bisceglie said.

The library will be hosting the Library Lounge from Monday through Thursday next week during all library hours, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. This will offer a peaceful atmosphere for students to get studying done.

“We want to show teens that the library is a great place for group study, to find useful resources and just hangout,” Spicer said.

Students can find alternatives to weekend adventures and activities.

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“It’s tough leading up to finals but the week is overall relaxing.”

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“I’m looking for someone who can run the school as well as Dr. Cantrell did,” junior Melissa Giovannini said. “I’m looking forward to see what he has to offer.”

As far as changes go, some would like to see a few tweaks in the academics and co-curricular codes.

“I’m hoping the new principal gives a new energy to Hersey, and has the ability to connect and communicate with everyone,” junior Jenna Borrelli said. “I hope he can be somewhat lenient about some school codes like hats, cell phones, etc., but I hope he continues to bring out the Hersey pride.”

Cantrell seems to be confident with this choice, academically. “He seems to understand the curriculum. He took the ‘Hersey Model’ up to Wisconsin and used it there.”

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Students also want Sisson to place equal emphasis on fine arts as well as athletics. “What is really important to me is that I hope he keeps supporting the arts as Dr. Cantrell does now,” sophomore Lisa Norling said.

Although students are excited to meet Sisson, they are still sad to see Cantrell go.

“I’m going to miss Cantrell’s humor, she’s really funny if you get to know her on a personal level,” Borrelli said.

“She was a good principal and helped me out during some situations,” sophomore Brian Ozaeta said.

Cantrell hopes that Sisson will come in with an open-mind and believes that the transition will be smooth. She also believes that this school is great the way it is.

“We are not a school that needs to be fixed, Cantrell said. However, she added, “It doesn’t matter how good you are, you can always be better.”

Dr. Cantrell is confident that the current staff will lead Sisson through the transition. “Everybody does their job efficiently and the infrastructure of our school is so strong,” Cantrell said.

Sisson is looking forward to leading the school, and will likely be walking the halls again within the next few months. He encourages students to not be shy and greet him.

“I am very approachable and quite friendly, be sure to say hello in the halls,” Sisson said

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Go green! It’s a saying many have heard but maybe haven’t applied to their everyday lives.

Busy teenagers may find it difficult to fit in helping the environment.

The newly formed 4 R’s Green Team can give students the opportunity t o help the environment.

The club stands for reduce, reuse, recycle, and most importantly, rethink. Led by campus security guard Nancy Anderson, they hope to do one simple thing- make this school a better place.

From now on, late days will now be renamed to Recycle Thursday to represent the Green Team’s new project. Everyone can become involved in the collection of old things.

Toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and pumps, dental floss dispensers, scotch tape dispensers, cell phones, batteries, and old athletic shoes are all being collected at the three bins by each main entrance.

Any day at any time they’re accepting these items, Recycle Thursday is just a weekly reminder for students to go home and bring any of these items in to be recycled.

This is a easy, helpful way to participate. “Why wouldn’t they participate, we’re all sharing this earth, so why not contribute,” Anderson said.

Recycle Thursday is not only a way to help the environment, but it can also help the school.

Terracycle Brigade Program is World wide collection program that will pay the school money for the collection of the items.

“I think this is a great idea because it’s something everyone could easily do and will help in the long run,” sophomore Erin Moody said.

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Sisson plans to get to know the school before he makes any big changes.

“I want to learn what Hersey is all about first, and go from there,” Sisson said.

Students have high standards and hope Sisson will live up to their expectations.

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Students may have been puzzled by the presence of a tall, outgoing, well-dressed man roaming through the halls on Feb. 9. Faculty members approached him with a smile, shaking hands and showing him around.

This man, Gordon J. Sisson, is the new face of Hersey, replacing Dr. Tina Cantrell as principal next fall.

“I am absolutely thrilled.

Hersey is one of the finest educational institutions. I’m excited to join the Huskie family,” Sisson said.

A week prior, Sisson was announced as principal at the District 214 board meeting at Forest View Educational Center.

Leading up to the announcement, a panel was chosen to interview candidates for the job. It came down to four finalists, with Sisson having all the necessary credentials.

“I hope he brings the same passion for our students, curriculum, and activities as I do, but you can’t understand the school until you’re a part of it,” principal Dr. Tina Cantrell said.

Sisson began teaching English in 1978 at Marshfield Junior High in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He became assistant principal, then principal at Grant Elementary in Marshfield. In 2002, he was named assistant principal at Marshfield High School, then principal in 2008.

According to The Washington Post, Marshfield High School was ranked number one in Wisconsin in its National High School Challenge, under Sisson’s leadership.

The list awards schools that take extra steps in preparing their students for college.

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The Correspondent is hoping to raise as many donations as possible to help the Anderluh family.

Send checks in made out to John Hersey High School, care of The Correspondent or come to the fundraiser from 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday on the west side of the school. “I think this fundraiser is perfect for her because it connects with Shea and how much she loves nature,” Kelley said.

In April, teachers from Thomas Middle School and South Middle School teamed up to play a volleyball game here to raise funds.

This event, Showdown for Shea, raised $12,000 for the Anderluhs to help cover the costs of traveling back and forth from New York for hospital visits.

These flowers can be planted just about anywhere- at school, at home, or even in the Anderluhs’ backyard around the “Corre Tree,” a willow tree planted by The Correspondent in the Anderluhs’ backyard for Earth Day in 2008.

Anderluh, a nature lover, is excited to see the flowers planted around her tree.

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Front lawn garden for Christenso n Flowers for Shea Brian Loomis Every so often a teacher comes along who has the ability to impact with her students. English teacher Sarah (Kathy) Christenson was the perfect example of a teacher who embodied that trait.

The school lost Christenson to cancer on Nov. 18. Following that loss, students and staff were inspired by the goal of creating a garden in her honor. Next Wednesday, the dream will become a reality with the dedication of the garden as a close to the ‘Week of Wishes.’

She pushed for each student to be an individual and supported them in their efforts. Christenson was a key member in developing the snowboarding club. She was quite the snowboarder and looked to give students the opportunity to tear up the slopes.

As the idea has progressed, there have been a variety of efforts to generate money for the project. National Honor Society had a bowling fundraiser to support the garden. “We had a great turnout at bowling, and we are now selling shirts for the garden as well,” senior Claire O’Donnell said.

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5k in memory of Gina Jessica Lynk Runners and walkers around the community will come together on Sunday to support Gina Giancola Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) Foundation on May 20 at 8 am. The 5k run and one mile walk will take place at Thomas Middle School.

The event and foundation were created by the Bailey family in order to promote awareness about suicide prevention, raise money, and award a female athlete with a college scholarship. The Giancola family has been thoroughly involved with the planning of this race.

“This will hopefully make it easier and more comfortable for a child to seek out help. Knowing that help and support is available at school is huge when a child feels they have no one else to turn to,” Domenica Giancola, G. Ginancola’s older sister, said.

The run will help raise student awareness that people are out there to help them, and also will help other students heal.

“I’m looking forward to participating in the run with the Hersey family and doing something special to remember Gina,” sophomore Lauren Solberg said.

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A comedy, improv show is always a great way to end the year. Lots of laughs, great humor, and a good cause.

The Big Bonanza premiered last night and continues tonight at 7:30 in the theater.

All the proceeds to this show go to the Anderluh family and Shea’s fight against cancer.

Not only is this show for a terrific cause, it also is somewhat seen as a tribute to the senior class. All of the actors or players of The Big Bonanza consists of seniors making the show more relevant to their class.

The creators of the show are seniors Tyler Zanona and Matt Left, who created this show almost as a spin-off of the 2010 End of the Year Extravaganza comedy show held here created by Ian Hamilton and Mike Capra.

This show is also featuring other senior actors Carlos Andina, Molly Jahrling, and Meghan Griffin, (she was part of the original cast in End of the Year Extravaganza.)

“I think people will have a really good time and hopefully we will get a good crowd and raise some money for Shea’s family,” Andina said.

Even though it seems as a senior event, it’s open to all age groups. The Big Bonanza is being advertised for everyone.

The Big Bonanza is a sketch-based show with different scenes and different plots at each sketch. It is a Saturday Night Live type of show.

Even though they have rehearsed, in these type of shows there’s always room for some improv.

As part of The Week of Wishes, The Big Bonanza is for a great cause-to support the Anderluh family.

Tickets can be purchase on lunch hours or at the door for $5.

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“Little Women” will be performing at the Illinois High School Theater Festival (IHSTF) on Jan. 5 through 7. An encore performance will be held on Jan. 4 in the theater at 7 p.m.

“This cast has dedicated a Herculean amount of time and energy to this production,” senior Grace Petit said.

The IHSTF sends reviewers to each performance who meet Nov. 25 to choose which production will perform at the festival.

“For them to have the opportunity to perform for a statewide audience is an experience they will never forget,” director Kyle Marquette said.

“This production was the perfect selection for Theater Festival because the theme at this year’s Fest is ‘The Art of Connection.’ Our show is all about connections - whether between family members or friends; it depicts the importance of connecting with people,” Petit said.

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After assistant principal for student services Rich Golminas abruptly resigned on Nov. 23, the administration has been struggling to find a suitable replacement.

Though Golminas resigned for personal reasons, members of the administration and staff wish him well. “We respect him and we’re sorry his situation caused him to resign,” principal Dr. Tina Cantrell said.

“Whatever happened, I wish him the best,” special education teacher Margaret Tobias said.

Despite the resignation, the school is in need of a new assistant principal for student services (APSS) immediately. For the time being, a temporary replacement will be offered a position at the beginning of January. The replacement will stay in the position for the rest of the school year.

“We are most likely going to get a retired administrator to fill the position. That way he or she will be able to transition out, and we will be able to have our permanent replacement for next year,” Cantrell said.

As mentioned, a temporary replacement, different from the permanent replacement, will be given the position so that he or she will be here for the rest of the school year.

“For next year, starting July 1, we will be hiring a full-time replacement,” Cantrell said. “The replacement will need to be specialed certified, as well as someone

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whose philosophies are consistent with ours.”

Although both faculty and students are confident that the new situation will go over well, one hardship of Golminas’ departure is the responsibilities left in the administrations’ hands.

“Mr. Golminas was in charge of organizing graduation this year, the eighth grade orientation, and supervising certain events,” Cantrell said. “We won’t let that get in the way of anything, though. Mr. Kiolbassa and I will be able to supervise events, and the permanent replacement will most likely be able to take over the other responsibilities.”

Whoever the replacement may be, he will be in charge of various duties throughout the building. As part of the APSS position, the re-

placement will be expected to lead the efforts of the special education departments, special services, school psychologists, and nurses.

These divisions have expectations of the replacement as well.“We need someone creative and who has ideas to meet the individual needs of kids,” Tobias said.

“It should be about what the kids need, not about money.”

Another potential duty of the replacement will be to do teacher evaluations. “Finding someone who is qualified in all these areas might be difficult,” Cantrell said.

Faculty and the administration are not the only people that have opinions on the departure of Golminas. Some students feel confused and uninformed on the current situation.

“I didn’t find out about Golminas leaving until really recently.

I mean, I guess it’s not really any of our business, but it seems really sudden and I just want to make sure that everything is under control, which I’m sure it is,” junior Jenna Callahan said.

As for the issue regarding replacement of the APSS, students agree that the replacement should serve the students.

“As long as he or she works well with students and the certain sections of the school that he or she needs to, I’m fine with it. I guess the assistant principal isn’t the person that kids always see the most, so as long as they do their job right, things should be good,” junior Carly Bell said.

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Decriminalization consumes local towns Evanston’s city council voted to decriminalize marijuana last Monday, a move that will replace jail time with fines for the possession of ten grams of pot or less. Recently discussed in school, the news has stirred mixed feelings among the student body.

“Other than for medical uses, I really see no reason for legalizing it,” senior Ang Charczuk said.

While full legalization may not be on the list of priorities for students, decriminalization has its supporters as a logical step. “[Decriminalization] is more rational than six months jail time, and they will most likely make a lot of money busting people for it,” senior Eric Lebolt said.

Decriminalization of the drug has become a growing trend, with Skokie recently decriminalizing small amounts of pot and similar policies being discussed in Chicago.

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The presentation also featured keynote speaker Dr. Jo Wolthusen, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist practicing in Arlington Heights.

Wolthusen’s speech focused primarily on what depression is and how to spot it.

She discussed what separates depression from the everyday mood swings of an adolescent. According to Wolthusen, some major warning signs are sensitivity to criticism along with sleep and appetite disturbance.

Wolthusen then gave way to resident social worker Jeff Bondora and school psychologist Meghan Muldoon. They spoke about the school’s system to serve those in need, whether it be academically, socially, or emotionally.

Hersey’s crisis response system works by assigning a POD team to a struggling student. A social worker, dean, and sometimes even a nurse will team up and develop a plan for the student.

If the POD system isn’t effective, the group then becomes an In-

tervention Assistance Team, which brings an administrator and the Head for Special Education into the mix.

“It’s like if your ankle is sprained. The doctor ices it, and if it still hurts after a while, he sends you to Physical Therapy. He doesn’t directly send you to a more intense program if you don’t need it,” Bondora said.

After Bondora and Muldoon’s presentation, the stage was given to counselor Allie Evans and social work intern Parisaw Fayezi.

Evans came from Alexian Brothers Health System to discuss the hospital’s role in District 214’s mental health program.

The hospital was recently given a grant allowing them to give students and their families to a wide array of programs such as individual and group therapy to specialized programs for self injury and school phobia at free or reduced cost.

Evans also encouraged parents to look at their private insurance policies in case they had some mental treatments covered. “It doesn’t hurt to give a call,” Evans said.

The students who were in attendance did have some feedback for the presenters. “It was more of an informational thing; an insider’s look in,” senior Roberto Serna said.

“I’ve been through depression and have been hospitalized before, so I knew all of this already. Most of this was for the parents,” Fish said.

“I wished they focused more on how it feels to be depressed.”

Students also had ideas on how the presentation should have been advertised. “HTV should’ve shown something about it,” junior Tess Campbell said. “Everyone would’ve gone then.”

After the presentation was over, the student board was asked what they would say if they could speak to the entire student body.

“Just talk to someone. Don’t be afraid to open up,” Cassie said.

“Be nice to everyone, you don’t know what they’re [other people] are going through,” Kathleen said.

“Make sure you guys don’t change who you are and can be honest with yourself,” Dan said.

“It gets better,” Rachel said.

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Despite disappointment of not receiving iPads, students were pleased to hear the news that social science teacher Bradley Abel had won the Milken Award.

The Milken Award recognizes outstanding teachers in the nation and awards them $25,000 for personal use. Abel was surprised when he was announced the winner of the award at an all-school assembly.

“Mr. Abel is definitely deserving of the award. He goes over homework when we need it and explains things in detail in a way freshman can understand,” freshman Jenifer Cheu said.

A human geography teacher, Abel is also the girls varsity soccer coach and has won awards in that too.

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dents.

“The award for me means more to the school as a whole, rather than an individual honor. It wasn’t an individual award, but rather a “school” award. There are so many mentors and colleagues that I have had throughout the years that have helped me to where I am today in my teaching career, “ Abel said.

With the prize on the mind of students, many wondered what he would use the money for. Although he has not yet received the money, Abel has began brainstorming ideas for the money.

“I plan on spending some of the money on myself, possibly to take a vacation to the European Soccer Championships in Poland and Ukraine next June and July. I’ll probably think more about what to do with money when it ar-

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ocial science teacher Bradley Abel stands with Michael Milken as he holds his $25,000 check.

Abel was presented the Milken Award on Nov. 9.

Mystery of the missing cleavage; pictures alter body image Carlos Andina When students received their school pictures this year, some were surprised to see they were missing something: their cleavage. Even in cases where visible cleavage would have been very little, alterations are still visible.

“They blurred out my top area to make me look flat like a man. It’s really irritating because I’m not,” sophomore Jiana Maestro said.

The alterations have surprised both students and faculty, and the reason for the airbrushing seems to be a mystery. Even the yearbook staff was unaware of the changes.

“I was completely surprised that they did that,” yearbook adviser Panagiota Merris said.

The feelings of surprise were common among faculty, but student emotions have been

more unyielding.

“That is not right for them to do that because that means they would have had to look through the pictures, look at girls’ cleavage, and then blur it out. That’s a violation of a girl’s privacy of their body,” senior Kelsey Martin said.

“It’s kind of degrading that they would think to do that,” Maestro said.

Whether surprised or affronted, the feeling that this practice is out of the ordinary is definitely mutual, especially since few people are aware of any policy that would authorize the practice.

“I’m surprised that they would do this without notifying anyone. That seems odd,” choir director Sara Michael said.

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News You Need To Know CEOs Step Down Recently, a number of CEO positions at major franchises have shifted. Steve Jobs’ resignation of his CEO position at Apple on August 24 has been widely publicized in the past few weeks.

“My brother cried for three days when he heard the news; he lost his lifetime idol,” senior Molly Gritt said.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Jobs was diagnosed in 2004 with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, and underwent a liver transplant in 2009. His health has been declining since the diagnosis, and this heavily influenced his decision to leave Apple. Jobs will be replaced by Tim Cook.

Carol Bartz, former CEO of Yahoo!, was informed that she was being let go on Sept.

6. After the announcement, Yahoo!’s share prices jumped 6.27 percent, hinting at investors’ approval of her removal.

According to Yahoo! News, Bartz’s lack of progress is what ended her time.

Both new CEOs will be under the spotlight as the world watches to see how they handle their posts.

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Flu season starts early Summer’s end and school’s start isn’t the worst part about fall. Soon into the school year, classrooms seem to shrink as kids visit the nurse and substitute teachers finally get their chance to teach while the school population falls victim to the flu. The season is coming quite early this year.

Though flu season is inevitable, there are many ways to prevent getting sick.

“Don’t share eating utensils or cups, and wash hands throughout the day,” school nurse Martha Messer said.

According to the Illinois Department of Health all kids are recommended to get a flu shot over the age of six months. People with high risk of flu complications should get vaccinated.

Any student who develops a fever should stay home until it goes away. Another way to prevent getting sick is to avoid exposure to those already infected. Students who are sick should stay home until they get well.

Stay conscious and always be thinking of ways to avoid the flu, and it will be possible to not get sick this flu season.

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New and unimproved:

Homelogic creates confusion throughout school Maxwell Bestvina Since the recent switch from MyGradeBook to HomeLogic, students and teachers alike are finding trouble with the new site. Developed by SRBN Education Studios, HomeLogic is the new online grading system now in use.

Homelogic is packed with more features such as the display of attendance, schedules, up coming events, fees, assignments, and even the amount of credits a student has earned throughout his high school career.

“I like logging into one place with everything there. I think that giving students and parents accesses to those extra things is beneficial,” math teacher George Bedingfield said.

ends 44 year reign Natalie Czarnota Erika Murillo After many years of business, Sharon Rossman (also known as Mrs. Peep) decided to retire, thus closing longtime school favorite, Peep’s Hot Dogs on August 12.

Positioned on Rand Road and Thomas Street, Peep’s has had a long history in the area. It was founded in 1967 and was bought by Rossman in 1981 when it was still a trailer, then she built the addition.

A popular spot for lunch during school time, Peep’s was also a place to hang out outside of school.

Junior Meredith Ward went to Peep’s with her brother over the summer.

“It was very cheap food and it was close to my house. I have been going there since I was a kid. I thought the environment was welcoming. It was in a good spot for people to go to,” Ward said.

Owner Sharon Rossman contributed to the pleasant environment. “[Rossman] was so nice and always happy when we walked through the door,” Ward said.

“Mrs. Peep” will be missed by all of her loyal customers, as well as anyone who found his way into Peep’s and met this woman.

Library substitute Sandra Meyer went to Peep’s a few times in the 25 years she worked here during lunch with secretary of the P.E. department, JoAnn Skarosi. Peep’s appealed to her because it didn’t have so many people.

“Peep’s wasn’t crowded like Luke’s or Nikko’s,” Meyer said.

Peep’s Hot Dogs closed due to lack of business, but it will be missed by its customers.

“I was surprised [that Peep’s was closing] but so many restaurants are being closed and this is just one more that’s gone,” Meyer said.

Even with all of the information that can now be accessed online, students find it troubling to get to the main point, their grades.

“Sometimes grades are not very clear because I had some assignments that don’t have a percentage, and they didn’t factor into the overall current score,” senior Arne Anderson said.

“There’s only a few snags. I tried to enter grades on a screen I could previously see, but it wouldn’t let me,” English teacher Kent Manthey said.

Students are finding trouble with reading their grades and finding their overall scores. They are also unhappy about receiving non deserved calls home.

“It (MyGradeBook) was more straight forward and less confusing, because grades were the only things it showed, not transcripts and attendance records,” Anderson said.

“Last year’s MyGradeBook was easy to login and just check your grades,” junior Angela Andolfi said.

However, many people find the new site exceptional.

“I think it’s much more organized and much easier to access.

It’s altogether a lot better than the middle school website,” freshman David Kuntz said.

“I have not found anything

dramatic, it’s all part of a learning something new. There are little nusiances we have to get used to, it should get easier,” Bedingfield said.

Gabriella Stetz Jackson, the academic tech. coordinator, who runs Homelogic for this building, explains that there should be problems within the system itself.

With any system comes a few dilemmas, but Stetz Jackson is doing her best to work through them.

“Everything should be working fine, most of the problems are user error. There are ‘Trailblazer’ teachers in each department who have been trained extensively on how to use HomeLogic, so they can help other teachers in their department,” Stetz Jackson said.

“Last time we switched systems, it was a disaster and took about six months to fix. This has been going much better than last time. Parents will find it nice to be able to check everything.”

To help out students understand the new website, people have been coming into class rooms to explain how to work everything.

“Freshmen and seniors got an explanation last week about the new system. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during sophomore’s world lit classes and junior’s world history classes, they will get the same orientation as well,” Stetz Jackson said.

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When October rolls around, most students gear up for shoe shopping, tuxedo fittings, and dress shopping for Homecoming. This year, that season seems to be coming up quickly, forcing students to start that process sooner.

Homecoming is scheduled on Oct. 1, a week earlier than last. Several teachers have worked with this schedule to try and fit everything in while still accommodating the needs of students. Numerous conflicts take place during this week including Rosh HaShanah, various sports events, and field trips, but staff members have arranged activities around these events.

Swimming, golf, tennis, cross country, and football have games on Friday or Saturday, which can conflict with preparation time and increase tired faces at the dance.

Some students have to sacrifice homecoming activities due to prior commitments. “I kind of think it is unfair, but I guess we’re all excited and we all decided to go [to the invite] for the seniors because it is their last year,” freshman varsity tennis player, Annie Korff said. This positive outlook seems to be what most students are trying to take on the scheduling issue.

This issue stems from the scheduling of the MSL conference because they scheduled four home games, leaving that Friday game as the only option. This forced student council to push forward the date, as the week of homecoming last year has fallen on Yom Kippur, scheduling that original game to a Thursday. This happens to be the only home game in Oct. leaving the 30th of Sept. the only day for the homecoming game.

For some Jewish students and teachers, they will be missing out on the annual bonfire and coronation. The bonfire has been moved, compared to past years, to Wednesday because of the non-attendance day on Thursday due to Rosh HaShanah.

“We decided to have the bonfire on Wednesday night because of having no school on Thursday. We realized that this would be an inconvenience for a few students who have to celebrate the Jewish holiday, but we felt that the attendance would be more than if we had it on Thursday night after not having school that day,” assistant principal director of student activities John Novak said.

Though many are upset at this scheduling issue, many positives have come out of this. Warmer weather and the bonfire before a non-attendance day can be one of the many benefits to this week.

“I think homecoming is good early because it won’t be as cold outside, so my mom won’t make me wear tights,” junior Samantha McKinnon said. Homecoming is always the time for school spirit, dressing up for the the themes, and getting excited to be back in school, no matter when it occurs.

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Erika’s Lighthouse sheds light on depression A new club has joined many others to start combating teen depression. Erika’s Lighthouse, which originated at New Trier High School, was founded to get rid of stereotypes of depression and educate students about it.

“I think it’s good to let people know that depression shouldn’t be a taboo topic,” sophomore Lenna Fotos said. “It is beneficial so people know the warning signs [of depression].”

The club members have been speaking in health classrooms, planning an activity night that will take place in April, and creating teen panels to talk to middle schools to try to combat the stigma around depression.

Students who have joined the club will be working closely with neighboring clubs to take on the ninth annual walk-a-thon on May 20 at 2 pm at Hubbard Woods Gazebo.

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Blood drive creates ‘heroes ‘

Although students helped save lives on Oct. 21, another blood drive was held last Thursday. In this blood drive, 96 students donated blood, saving about 300 lives.

“Last May, we collected 75 units [of blood],” organizer Mark Gunther said. “This March we collected 96 units. We got 21 more units by moving it [the blood drive] to March.”

Though the process of donating blood may seem frightening to some students, many students decided to donate. “[Students fear it] mostly from the unknown.” Gunther said.

Many overcome their fear of donating blood after donating. “The kids that donate, especially the first time donors overcome their fear or anxiety,” Gunther said.

When put into perspective, the fear is a small thing. “It’s a small price to pay for the good feeling afterwards.” Junior Marat Kucherina said.

By overcoming their fears, one student saves up to three lives, which would make anyone feel good.

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“Even if it doesn’t necessarily end a war, since conflicts like these have very often risen from before the time many of us were born,” Beric said.

“I think that the awareness that’s most important because it makes us more knowledgeable about these situations, and hopefully encourages people to realize that these tragedies happen all over the world,” Beric said.

“It will be hard to accomplish things individually, but together we can spread the word and get other people involved it in,” Charczuk said.

“I feel that our senior class has been rather involved in the movements, especially this year and it’s nice to see the worldwide attention it’s getting. I hope that once more people decide to join the movement, we will actually make an impact,” Charczuk said.

Creator and spokesperson for the Kony 2012 campaign, Jason Russell advocates for peace in the Ugandan nation, leaving much of the opportunity for intervention in the hands of today’s youth. “This year, 2012, is the year we can finally fulfill it. And if we succeed, we can

•Graphic by Carlos Andina change the course of human history.”

In the video, Russell explains that about 99 percent of the world does not know who Joseph Kony is.

In a recent poll of 150 students, 85 percent of students stated that they know who Kony is.

The student body is in the perfect position to make a difference in the Kony 2012 situation, as they are part of that one percent of the world that actually knows who the villain is.

“The fact that a large majority of kids know what’s actually going on with Invisible Children and Kony 2012 is really good. It shows that we have the power to actually make a difference. If we helped with Invisible Children, we can definitely help with Kony 2012 to make a difference,” junior Emmie Norwine said.

“Hersey is definitely being proactive, and that’s important,” Gutierrez said.

Just like most successes, Invisible Children and the Kony movement have been the butt of much criticism. Groups like “Visible Children” question the effectiveness and validity of Invisible Children.

The group claims that the creators are not properly handling

donations and that all of the proceeds do not directly benefit child soldiers in Uganda.

On both their website and in a letter sent to President Obama on March 7, Invisible Children officials vehemently refute these accusations.

Through much education, faculty and students also refute these accusations.

“The people that criticize the Kony movement and Invisible Children don’t understand the beginnings. The group was created by a bunch of college students who wanted to go to Sudan,” Bowes said.

“Along their journey, they ended up meeting a woman from Uganda who told them about the horrors going on their with the LRA- there’s no self promoting going on,” Bowes said. “People that say they are ‘movie-makers’- dang it you’re right. Who wouldn’t want to watch something that’s not good?”

Along with the help of English teach Matthew Michelin, Bowes was able to come to a consensus regarding the validity of the group.

“Mr. Michelin and I actually researched the group and they are completely transparent. As far as finances and other things. What they have provided the people in Uganda with is remarkable. They have created schools and education, which is incredible,” Bowes said.

Students also disagree with a lot of the flack the Kony movement has been receiving recently.

“I just don’t really see how someone can criticize a group like this,” junior Christine Frenzer said.

“What they’ve done is amazing and is clear. I have donated to a lot of other charities in my life, and regardless of whether or not 100 percent of the proceeds actually go to the organization is beside the point. I am proud to be a member of Invisible Children.”

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Sociology class sponsors gifts for St. Jude’s Erika Murillo Last semester, the Career Life Skills Sociology class, organized a book drive during lunch periods for Reach Out and Read. This semester, the sociology class is willing to help once more and give back to the children at St. Jude Research Hospital.

Sociology teachers Ari Hirschfeld and Craig Ameel are leading this organization.

Hirschfeld and Ameel sent e-mails to every faculty member asking second period classes to donate at least one gift for a child at St. Jude. “All gifts must be new and in the original package. We want gifts that range from a toddler to a 10-year-old child,” Hirschfeld said.

If purchasing a gift is too much, Ameel and Hirschfeld are

asking each person to donate at least $1.

The students in the sociology class, seniors Brandon Foltan, David Kolbiarz, Karinna Segura, Karina Espiritu, Danny Platt, and Ali Lopez, were major contributors in helping St. Jude. Hirschfeld chose to include his six sociology students to assist the children at St. Jude, so they could learn what giving back meant.

“I want my students to learn life time skills and experiences. I also want them to get involved as much as possible,” Hirschfeld said.

The Sociology students are more than thrilled on working with this organization. “I am so excited.

I think it’s a great project, and we all can contribute a lot to the other kids,” Kolbiarz said.

Hirschfeld wants not only his

own students to understand the meaning behind giving back, but also the school as a whole.

Hirschfeld and Ameel are not expecting thousands of gifts to be donated, but something that will make a difference in the lives of the children at St. Jude.

“If we don’t get 200 toys, I’m fine with that. I just want kids to understand the value of donating.

It’s always the quality and thought behind it that matters most,” Hirschfeld said.

The final day for donations will be March 21. Any donation should be sent to room 133. Sending a simple gift such as a deck of playing cards or a puzzle is enough to change the life of one child.

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Graduates killed in action honored with presentation Dan Mika

As Peter J. Titre (school’s founding and long time associate principal) spent his last moments at Monarch Hospice, his final requests were to honor veterans, grow the S.O.S. club, and to aid the hospice that cared for him during his final weeks.

Exactly one year after P. Titre’s death, his son, Mark, partnered with the school’s Titre foundation, founded to fulfill those wishes. On March 5, “Hersey’s Fallen Heroes” presentation honored two graduates who enlisted in the military and died in action.

Assistant principal John Novak began by saying a few words about P. Titre before handing the podium to M. Titre. “Pete built this school out of brick and mortar. It was an honor and privilege for me to have known him,” Novak said.

M. Titre then discussed his organization “God Bless The Troops.” “The group is dedicated to honoring fallen heroes and Gold Star families by giving them custom artwork,” M. Titre said. The artwork that was donated that day was called “America’s Valor,” depicting a bald eagle with an American flag in its beak.

“This particular piece was painted by Pete’s granddaughter,” M. Titre said. A copy of the artwork was also being raffled off with all of the proceeds going toward Monarch Hospice.

M.Titre introduced the audience to the two

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departed soldiers.

The first honored soldier was Army PFC William Newguard. On Dec. 29, 2006, Newguard sustained wounds from an IED that exploded near his vehicle. He was 20-years-old when he passed.

“He loved his country, and the freedom that we have. Will was willing to do anything to protect that freedom at all costs,”M. Titre said.

While in Baghdad, Newguard was selected to a serve as bodyguard for foreign diplomats as they traveled through Iraq. His parents were present-

ed with a copy of “America’s Valor.”

M.Titre then introduced Army Major Paul S. Syverson III. On June 16, 2004, Syverson paid the ultimate price for freedom when mortar rounds hit his convoy. He was 32-years-old.

Syverson graduated in 1989, was part of the football state-championship winning team in 1987, and played in the orchestra. M.Titre presented Syverson’s mother with a copy of the featured artwork. Finally, M. Titre surprised Principal Tina Cantrell and Novak with a copy of “America’s Valor” for the main office.

“I had no idea that they were going to do that,” Cantrell said. About the event itself. “I think the ceremonies are testimony to the values this school holds down. Pete was an inspiration to all of us.”

M. Titre then gave way to Monarch Hospice founder and CEO Gina Minao. Minao’s organization cared for P. Titre during his final days and received all the funds gathered from the raffle, which amounted to about $12,000.

M.Titre returned to the stage with his mother to announce the winner of the raffle.

Fred Carlson, neighbor of M. Titre, was the winner, but was not present to collect his prize. Walter Jasinski (former dean)closed the ceremonies by leading the audience in a rousing rendition of “God Bless America.”

A reception was held afterwards in the Titre room.

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News You Need To Know iPads on agenda for more students As the next few years roll around, many students may be found ditching textbooks for iPads. Throughout the district, many more pilot programs have begun to see if our schools really want to make the switch to textbook-free iPads. In some freshman classes here, they have begun to pilot them.

“We don’t know if iPads are the way to go. We’re trying different things out, but not all pilots should work- some should fail,” Superintendent David Schuler said.

“I would definitely want an iPad because I’d feel that I could better organize myself for class, if our assignments and notebooks, and such were on iPads,” sophomore Alyssa Pearson said.

Many students seem to be on board with iPads, but negative input can come with them.

“I think an iPad is not necessary for students because we already have computers and have full access to them,” junior Demi Bandolik said.

On a daily basis, students can access the internet, so for some the iPad would be unnecessary and a waste of money, however both sides are represented in student opinions.

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‘Occupy’ protests continue

Amidst the current economic crisis, the majority of America has had to deal with unwelcome hardships as high unemployment and falling wages. This so called “99 percent” has recently begun to protest across the country to the unfair financial and economic advantages of the other “1 percent.”

“I agree with their cause, but I think they’re not protesting in the most effective way,” sophomore Kenny Mleko said.

The protests started in New York City with the Occupy Wall Street movement on Sept. 17, and have since spread to over 70 major cities in the U.S. and 900 cities worldwide.

The Occupy Wall Street protests are still prevalent and represents the state of the U.S. economy.

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November 4, 2011

Claudia Caplan in life, proactive in her studies, proactive in her sports, Ashley Hawkins and proactive with family and friends.

“She lit up a room every single place she went to.

Sophomore Gina Giancola had been suffering She was extremely friendly to everyone, it didn’t matfrom depression for over a year. She was undergoing ter who they were,” sophomore Delaney Fiorito said.

The Giancolas want to advise that suicide isn’t the intense therapy. She was trying to get better. But unanswer, that living life is too important to give up and fortunately, she took her own life on Oct. 22.

“She was always working hard, doing what they to always look for other ways to get help.

“Having depression doesn’t mean the end will be told her to do [in therapy]. She wanted to get better, wanted it to go away. But it was consistent. Nothing the same as Gina’s. People need to hang on and keep trying for the right therapist or worked. She always felt the same,” Jumedicine. There is always hope, stulianne Giancola, Gina’s mother, said. dents just need to find it,” M. GiancSome people wonder if more ola said. could have been done, but as far as “Get help. Talk to people. the Ginacolas are concerned, all that There’s so many people wanting to could be done, was. help you,” Domenica Giancola, sis“Julie [her mother] gave 110 perter of Gina, said. cent just to Gina. There was nothing Help isn’t far away. The school we wouldn’t do for Gina. It just wasn’t guidance counselors are available enough,” Mark Giancola, Gina’s faand willing to help students with ther, said. whatever troubles they are endurIn circumstances such as G. ing.

Giancola’s, students and teachers alike “Speak up, talk to friends. saw a girl who was lively and loving, a Handling depression alone is a lot soccer player, a member of the yearharder than handling it with people book staff, and a girl who tried to help surrounding you,” sophomore Ryan everyone, but unfortunately couldn’t Garrett said. help herself through this disease.

One of the key ingredients to “Nobody knows what’s going on coping with depression, or even on the inside. Nobody knows what stress is leaning on others’ shoulanyone is going through,” M. Gianc- • Courtesy of Endeavor ders, or in the opposite case, letting ola said. ophomore Gina Giancola’s death others lean on each other for sup“I’d hate to have Gina rememhas spread awareness for teen port and guidance. bered for how she died. I want people suicide.

Being there for others is generto remember her for what she did,” ally something that can give anyone M. Giancola said. He hoped people would remember her as someone who included oth- the feeling of being safe, cared for and protected.

“We cannot stress enough that we’re here to supers.

“The people that aren’t the coolest, the people port the students in any way. Students deal with life who had trouble fitting in, Gina included all of them,” struggles. We’re here for that, and we encourage stuM. Giancola said and he hopes students will, “make it dents to utilize this to get help,” guidance counselor David Galarza said. inclusive,” not being so judgmental of people.

Being proactive seemed to be G. Giancola’s motto

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Students join forces to fight against Lord’s resistance army • Continued from page 1 The cast of the fall play have also stepped up to do their part. “People in the play are putting boxes out in front of the theater for the book collection,” Bowes said.

Choir has helped out as well. “Choir members asked participants of the Happy Hersey Halloween to bring in books,” Bowes said.

Orchesis is planning to help out during their concert. “Orchesis is choreographing a dance about Invisible Children. They’ll show footage in the background.

During intermission, they’ll ask for donations,” Bowes said.

“Our goal is to reach $5000. That means that if everyone at Hersey donated $5, we would be well over our goal,” Harris said.

“If you want to help, donate books, give money, or go to the ‘I See’ Facebook page and just ask what people need help with. There is so much to be done; any contribution is welcome,” Nocita said.

Bowes is planning to hold a meeting to coordinate all of the different efforts. “I want to hold a meeting to brainstorm ideas. Anyone interested in helping out should come,” Bowes said.

Each year, Bowes shows the documentary “Invisible Children: The Rough Cut” to her sociology classes.

“I don’t remember how the video came into my possession; I think it was given to me as a gift. I started showing it in 2004. Last year, it hit people really hard, and we decided that something needed to be done,” Bowes said.

“I took Sociology 1 and 2 here at Hersey and one of the videos Mrs. Bowes showed us was the original film of the ‘Invisible Children.’ She told us that each year she always wanted to do something for the cause,” Harris said.

The goal of Invisible Children is to, “use the power of the media to inspire young people to help end the longest running war in Africa,” according to the Invisible Children website.

The premise of the war involves the LRA, a rebel group attempting to overthrow the Ugandan government. It started after Alice Lakwena, a woman living in

Uganda, received a vision from the Holy Spirit telling her to fight the government because of their mistreatment of the Acholi people.

This movement, called the Holy Spirit Movement, was popular with the local people because of a universal dislike of the government. Eventually she was exiled and her cousin Joseph Kony took over.

Kony formed the LRA, which received less support from the Acholi people than the Holy Spirit Movement. Because of the dwindling support, the LRA resorted to abducting children from villages to join the troops. These abducted children are the “invisible children.”

After seeing the documentary that depicted this conflict, Harris decided that she wanted to do something to help the Invisible Children cause.

“What attracted me to the cause was knowing that I could help the people of Uganda escape the LRA and improve their education.”

Bowes, Harris, and senior Rachel Terry searched the Invisible Children website for ways to help, and • Brian Loomis came across the idea for a ophomore Eddie book drive. The book drive Patterson is just ends tomorrow, and pro- one of many of the ceeds will go to scholarships underclassmen that are for Ugandan children. donating books to help When Invisible Chil- the Invisible Children dren heard about what Bow- campaign. es was doing, they contacted her.

“Invisible Children got a hold of me by calling me.

They asked if they could come. We decided that because Becca and Rachel are seniors now, it should be shown to the senior class,” Bowes said.

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‘It Can Wait:’ Contest combats texting and driving Brian Loomis this is just a small portion of a AT&T has now begun a competition in Illinois high schools named the “It Can Wait” pledge.

This contest involves students here, as well as other schools across the state, making a pledge to end the problem of texting and driving.

When students take the pledge, they make a commitment to put the cell phone down when they get into the driver’s seat of a car. They pledge to not pick it up until they park the car.

Cell phones have played a crucial role in shaping society into the technologically reliant people who society has become. When one hears their cell phone ring or vibrate, they instantaneously reach over and indulge into their conversation.

This action is not normally one to put people in danger, but when the text recipient is behind the wheel of a car, the hazards increase drastically.

“I would never text and drive.

It is so dangerous and can lead to so many accidents,” senior Lindsay Boivin said.

When texting, students spend about ten percent of the time they are driving outside of the lane they should be in. This is problematic in any circumstance because drivers are always sharing the road.

Students often neglect the fact that in just a few seconds a car can move one-hundred feet. Although

mile , it may be a difference between life and death.

“In seconds, the car in front of you may stop, a pedestrian may run across the street, or the light may change colors,” student resources officer Pete Hamrick said.

As simple as sending a text saying “k” takes the hands off of the wheel and the mind off of the road.

According to distraction. gov, using a cellphone(hand-held or hands-free) can take the mind away from the task of driving as much as having a blood alcohol content of .08 percent. This means that using a cell phone while driving is the equivalent of driving at the just legal-limit of alcohol.

One of the problems is being able to speak up when not behind the wheel.

“I hate when my friends do it, and there would be so many people alive if people didn’t text and drive,” junior Karlie Bless said.

It may be hard to tell friends to stop, but it may end up saving a life.

It can be helpful to tell a friend to stop texting the moment they start.

With these hazards constantly surrounding the roadways, students have no excuse to even pick up the phone.

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only a short amount of time “The ticket price for texting and driving is between $75-120 without the court fees,” Hamrick said.

Even with these consequences students still find it hard to put the phone down.

“I do text when I drive, but only on side streets,” senior Emily Labbe said.

A study has recently shown that forty-six percent of 16 and 17 year-old students admit to texting while driving. This statistic shows the scale of the problem at hand.

“I believe that this [the pledge] is a great opportunity for this

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To take the pledge, students should text WAIT to 464329 from their cell phones(not when driving).

Students should tell their friends, parents, and siblings to text AT&T as all votes will be counted.

The contest ends on Nov. 30 and the winning school will receive a cash prize from AT&T. “LOL is not important, your life is,” Bless said.

In the end, sending a text while behind the wheel puts lives in danger.

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nas part of an effective strategy for keeping the invasive fish at bay while long-term biological controls are developed.

Cantaloupe outbreak kills 16 people

Cantaloupes from Colorado have been linked to a strain of listeria that has, to date, infected 72 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed deaths in seven states. Cases of the illness have been reported in a number of additional states, incl‍uding Illinois.

The outbreak has been traced to Colorado. There is currently a recall on the cantaloupes, which can be identified by a number of different stickers; however, not all of the cantaloupes are marked. Anyone who has a cantaloupe that may or may not be infected has been advised by the CDC to dispose of it, because listeria can grow at room and refrigerator temperatures.

Symptoms of listeria, which include fevers and muscle aches, can take up to four weeks to show. The disease only affects the elderly, pregnant women, and others with compromised immune systems. “It’s a relief to know that I’m not really at risk,” senior Skye Mooney said.

With as many as 16 people dead, the infected cantaloupes have become the deadliest food outbreak in a decade.

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Students succeed on PSAT

The 57th National Merit Scholarship Program (NSMP) semi-final results are back and students here made a impact on the list. Four of the 11 students from the district who make semi-finalists are from here. The semi-finalists were seniors Catherine Kemp, Claire O’Donnell, Alexander Roznai, and Grace Sinopoli.

“We found out in the spring that we were either a semifinalist or commended scholar but didn’t know which one until September, so I was excited and proud when I finally found out I was a semi-finalist,” Sinopoli said.

Approximately 1.5 million juniors in about 22,000 high schools entered the 2012 NMSP last October by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

To be considered as a finalist for the Merit Scholarship, students must have high academic performance throughout high school. This scholarship picks students based off of skill and potential for success in college.

16,000 students throughout the U.S. will move on to win one of 8,300 National Merit Scholarships. Next spring, $34 million in scholarships will be given away to the winners.

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omecoming King Joe Sessions and Queen Kelsey Martin smile as they start to walk around the Carter Gym.

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‘Best Buddies’ builds new friendships Julia Kedzior Becky Pauwels

should talk to them, so they assume it’s better to stay away from them. They can become friends. It helps members grow as people,” Miller said.

Members of the Best Buddies program will be S.O.S. has sponsored a new program to help special needs students interact with their peers. “[The goal spending a lot of time with their buddies. “This is difof Best Buddies is] to make friendships and promote ferent from a lot of S.O.S. activities because it is a full inclusion. Each member is matched up with a CLS stu- year commitment. Each set of buddies will hopefully dent and they form a friendship,” senior and chapter develop an actual relationship. Students have to take initiative and want to do things even outside of school president for Best Buddies Kara Miller said.

“We want to create opportunities for new friend- with their buddies,” Gritt said.

The club got started when S.O.S. teacher Mark ships and integrate students with intellectual and deGunther decided to join the program where Best Budvelopmental disabilities,” senior Molly Gritt said. originated. In order to The Best Buddies program is be“We want to create dies make this possible, Miller had ing renovated this year and has exopportunities for to attend a leadership conferpanded much from last year. “It was not very big at Hersey last year. I know new friendships and ence to become the chapter president. they went to the zoo, and I heard that integrate students Members of Best Buddies was very successful,” Gritt said. with intellectual are satisfied with the club and Throughout the school year, members and their “buddies” parand developmental what it has to offer. “I always wanted to help kids with speticipate in different activities. “All the disabilities,” senior cial needs, and it is a great way students involved meet for chapter Molly Gritt said. to help out. I love the feeling activities a few times a month. Some of helping others,” sophomore examples include the match part, breakfast buddies, lunch buddies, circus, and movie Rachel Cleven said. “The club helps kids understand how it is like having a good friend.” nights,” Gritt said.

As the months of the school year pass by, the club It’s easier for the CLS students to socialize when they have leaders with positive attitudes who are will- will be looking for new ways to have fun and get ining to spend a small of their time to bond with them. volved with the CLS students.

There are many opportunities to join and help out “A lot of people don’t know how to act around kids with intellectual or developmental disabilities. They with Best Buddies, and help is very much appreciated. don’t know if they should talk to them or how they “Bring your friends! It’s so much fun!” Cleven said.

Gmail accounts prove useful Continued from page 1 Only a handful of juniors were actually taught how to use the system, and other grade levels are still not completely educated.

“Juniors didn’t even get taught how to use it until after homecoming votes were due. How were the juniors expected to vote if they hadn’t even been told user names and passwords?” Odegard said.

Homecoming votes were carried out through the new Gmail

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accounts,which encouraged some students to use their GAPPS account, even if they had not been formally trained.

“I haven’t used it so much, but I did use it for homecoming voting. Maybe that will make me use it more in the future,” junior Lisa Myszkowski said.

According to student council sponsor John Dyer, who was in charge of the voting this year, voting had gone over as student council had hoped.

“Voting has gone very well. We had a great turnout. [...] We were very pleased with the number of responses and how the voting went. We plan on voting this way in the future,” Dyer said.

Although homecoming induced greater usage of the GAPPS accounts, the overall usage by students is still in its beginning stages. In a poll of 200 students, 40 percent stated that they do not often or have never checked their student e-mail account.

“I’ve used it once or twice, but I will probably use it more if I need to use it for classes or something,” senior Grace Sinopoli said.

Teachers also can now get in contact with students by way of HomeLogic through their GAPPS accounts. Each student’s HomeLogic account is registered with their GAPPS account, so if a teacher needs to contact the whole class or a larger group, HomeLogic will send an e-mail to each student’s account.

The new e-mails are in place to promote positive, professional relationships.

For step-by-step instructions on how to log on or set up your account, visit CorrespondentLive.org or ask a technical adviser for further details.

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Students take steps to aid epilepsy cure Matt Stadnicki more Eric Wingeard said.

Everyday, people face many challenges, dealing with epilepsy is one of those challenges.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, epilepsy is a brain disorder where disturbed brain activity causes seizures over time. These seizures can happen at anytime. Also, a person with epilepsy was not necessarily born with it. “The saying is that if you have a brain, you can get epilepsy.” Debra Schmidt, the mother of Paul, said.

Seizures can trigger cardiac arrest, which can lead to death, as in the case of Paul Schmidt, a former Hersey student.

According to the Paul’s Run for Epilepsy website, at the age of 15, Paul had his first seizure. Shortly afterwards, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. After six years of battling seizures, doctor examinations and implants, Paul went into cardiac arrest from a seizure. On October 17, 2008, he passed away. On that same day, a year later, the first annual Paul’s Run for Epilepsy took place.

“My parents are friends with Paul’s parents, and my older brother was friends with Paul,” sopho-

100, and 400 meter races for kids The run takes place every year under 12. For those over the age of on or around October 17, the day 12, the actual run is five kilometers that Paul died. At 9 (3.1 miles) and a.m, the run starts is professionat Gary Morava ally timed. The Recreation Cenrun extends into ter in Prospect the surrounding Heights, with a vastreets in Prosriety of activities, pect Heights. including the run.

“As the morning The run is always goes on, I love to an emotional exlook out on Elm perience, bringStreet and see it ing many different becomes a sea of people together. orange and purOne of the ple [the color of parts of the day the shirts of runthat stands out for ners].”

Schmidt is “how The cost for wonderful our famthe race, which ily, friends, neighis donated to epibors, and even new lepsy research, is • paulsrunforepilepsy.org people who have 20 dollars for stufter Paul Schmidt died come into our lives as dents under the age from complications a result of the 5K have of 17, and 30 dollars been throughout this from epilepsy, his family if over the age of 17. journey of ours,” decided to hold an annual Medals are 5k in his honor The race is Schmidt said. available for the Oct. 16.

New events this top two winners in year include a one each age and gender mile run for kids ages category, and a 100 12 and under. There are also 50, dollar gift card to Running Unlim-

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ited, a running store in Palatine, is awarded to the top male and female runners.

More importantly, this run will raise funds for CURE (Citizens United in Research for Epilepsy).

CURE is a non profit organization dedicated to raising funds to help research a cure for epilepsy. According to the Paul’s Run for Epilepsy website, the money raised by the race will be given to CURE, which in turn will be used to research this important cause.

While donating to charities is a nice thing, one of the main ways that causes are made known are through runs like this, especially if a cause is relatively new or unheard of. “Epilepsy receives very little funding, but more people die each year from epilepsy than they do from breast cancer.” Schmidt said.

Run/walks help fund research from fees to run.

“It raise awareness on the problem,” sophomore Brentyn Leong said.

Whether it’s a run in a small town, or a massive run in Chicago or New York, every step taken saves lives.

Senior wins national writing award Becky Pauwels

Senior Monica Burckhardt was the only recipient of the prestigious National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Achievement in Writing Award from District 214 this year.

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Illinois, myself among them,” Burckhardt said.

Burckhardt had to do a lot of work to even be considered for this award. “Three juniors were entered into the competition with the recommendation from their English teacher. Mr. [Jim] Miks suggested me last year because of my performance in his class,” Burckhardt said.

From there, she had to put together a portfolio to enter the competition. “I had to compile 10 pages of my best writing and submit a response to a prompt that I completed during two hours at school. These samples were then submitted to Mr. Schifferl for NCTE judging around May,” Burckhardt said.

“It’s really exciting to be recognized for my • Becky Pauwels writing, and I’m truly grateful to be given this openior Monica Burckportunity. It’s been great to have competed with hardt was the only so many excellent writers, and I’m proud that I student in the district to can represent District 214 in this way,” Burckreceive the prestigious hardt said.

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Postal Service faces troubles Dan Mika

During its 200-year run, the United States Postal Service has delivered mail on time almost everyday during a revolution, two world wars and multiple depressions.

Today, however, the Postal Service is struggling to survive. After losing $2 billion in 2010 and being on pace to lose over $7 billion this year, the General Accounting Office has said that the Service is on the verge of bankruptcy and could shut down before Christmas.

The crisis is a product of multiple new factors. The economic downturn has forced citizens to trim their budgets and stamps are being cut out, resulting in a loss of 20 billion pieces this year.

The internet is also causing problems as e-mail has now become the way to distribute documents. Online stores like Amazon now prefer to ship with UPS and Fed-Ex, deeply cutting into the

Postal Service’s business.

“If online stores shipped with the post office instead of Fed-Ex or UPS, they’d be set,” said senior Erik Kowols.

The USPS is undergoing daring measures to stay afloat.

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has borrowed the last $3 billion available to them from the U.S. Treasury for the rest of the year. The USPS is also planning to shut down low-traffic branches.

The Service is also asking Congress for the authority to cut up to 120,000 workers with no-layoff clauses in their contracts and the ability to stop Saturday delivery.

While the USPS isn’t a direct agency of the federal government and doesn’t receive direct taxpayer dollars, Donahoe has made multiple visits to Congress to ask for emergency funding. However, the divided climate in Congress makes a compromise on a rescue package unlikely.

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Ashley Hawkins Emily Swanson The speech team is full of students willing to memorize short stories, poems, speeches, or radio broadcasts and compete against other dedicated individuals. On Feb. 4, four students qualified for Sectionals at Hoffman Estates: Rachel Campbell in oratorical declamation, Aremi Arroyo in poetry, Claire O’Donnell in special occasion speaking, and Andrew Napora in radio. At Sectionals this past weekend, O’Donnell made it to finals in her event, but did not qualify for state.

“I was the only one that broke into finals; I got fourth place. It was disappointing, but last year I was the only person who qualified for sectionals. This year we did really

well overall, we’ve done better than past years,” O’Donnell said.

Success didn’t come easy. The team put forth a lot of effort throughout the season. “We practiced a lot after school with our coaches, looking at all the details that go into our speeches,” Campbell said.

The improvements were apparent to everyone. “It was definitely a growing year. We almost doubled in size, we were still extremely successful,” coach Amanda Ams said.

Overall, the team was proud of their season, excelling individually and forming tight bonds with one another.

“We had an amazing team this season.

They all did a great job performance wise, and I wouldn’t substitute them for anyone else. [I enjoyed] the people. I get to know new people who

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I can compete with. My team and my coaches have become my family,” Campbell said.

Freshman James Crim agreed. “Everyone is just awesome. I enjoyed getting better at performing after each competition, and of course, all of the hilarious moments we had this year.”

“We had a very successful season, and we really grew and came closer as a team which is the most important thing to look back on,” Campbell said.

The team looks forward to next season, encouraging anyone interested to join.

“Be on the lookout for speech summer camps, and lookout for auditions in the fall,” Ams said. “Everyone is welcome! We’re not just public speaking, we also have acting events.”

Local grocery store checks out, to close indefinitely Dan Mika be laid off.

After almost six years of serving their community with high-quality produce, the Arlington Heights branch of local grocery c h a i n Garden Fresh will close their doors no later than March 4.

The Wheeling-based company notified the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity of the closure on Jan. 5, citing that the store wasn’t generating enough revenue to sustain itself.

The store has been displaying signs outside and around the building saying their store would be closing down on March 4, but for a temporary remodeling instead of permanently closing.

Approximately 76 people are employed at that location and it appears that all but six will

“It’s really painful, but we have to do it,” said corporate general manager Golan Mor. “It hurts everyone, but we don’t have too many choices.

We’re going to try and save as many jobs as possible.”

The company is encouraging their affected employees to apply to different locations. “We’d rather show favoritism with people that have worked with us before, but we’re still subject to all the same regulations that we’re held to before.”

Mor also discussed the signs around the store. “We were considering remodeling the store but decided against it,” Mor said. “They’re going to change the signs.” He also ruled out any other stores closing down in the near future.

Local students are mostly disappointed with the store’s closure. “I really like the diversity in their stores,” freshman Kayla Knauss said.

“It’s a shame that they’re closing down; it

was a decent store,” s e n i o r Jamie Miller said. “I liked their vegetarian options,” freshman Kaidlin Janowiak said.

“I didn’t like them; their ground beef wasn’t very good,” junior Nick Doughtery said.

Students are also unhappy with the store’s handling of their workers and their signs. “They shouldn’t lie (about closing down),” sophomore Joshua George said.

“It’s a rude move, lying to their customers,” Miller said.

“A lot of people need jobs right now. If it’s closing up, that could affect the worker’s families,” George said.

“They need to make sure that their workers know so they can find new jobs,” freshman Kristen Jackson said.

“They should try to transfer their employees to the other stores in the area,” Knauss said.

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Debate brings home third place trophy from ICDA Jessica Lynk The debate team trekked to Illinois Congressional Debate Association’s State Championship on Feb. 10-11 and did not come back disappointed. The team placed third overall in state.

Team captain Senior Moriah Mulroe led the team to victory. Personally, she took second individually, scoring one of the highest scores in the entire tournament.

“I’m so proud of every debater on our team for giving it their all and pulling through in the end,” Mulroe said.

Sophomores Melanie Cohodes, Mike Feltes, and Ben Goldberg came within reach of Wheeling and Stevenson who took first and second in the tournament, missing the mark by 1.5 points.

“The tournament was a wonderful experience, and a lot of us came away with awards,” Feltes said.

Cohodes also placed second on all state team earning a record number of nominations for the entire season.

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eam captain Moriah Mulroe and sophomores Ben Goldberg, Michael Feltes, and Melanie Cohodes celebrate their third place victory. They compete next in Bloomington on March 15-17. an sophomore Mike Miller both won two individual honors, scoring with first place speaker and presiding awards.

“We entered 11 students, and out of those 11, 9 of them got speech nominations,” head

coach Jack Stanislaw said.

All of the debaters seemed to be overall happy with all of their new awards and reflected with a positive outlook on the event.

“Most people exceeded their personal expectations and everybody can be proud,” freshman Logan Maurer said.

The team also brought home an award for their bill about whales. Stanislaw was overall impressed with the team as a whole, especially when it came to the sophomores.

“I was pleasantly surprised at how we did. Three of our four students (in the upper levels) were sophomores, going up against seniors,” Stanislaw said.

The debaters will travel to Bloomington for the Illinois High School Association finals on March 15-17. This competition focuses more on the individual, whereas the last championship was a team effort.

Cyber Challenge generates new winner Erika Murillo In the fall of 2011, the class of Computer Repair and Networking competed in the U.S. Cyber Challenge. Those who participated in the challenge were estimated to be about 2,034 students from 169 schools and 32 states. Hersey was proud to be one of the schools in the state who participated.

The U.S. Cyber Challenge is a high school competition for those interested in the fields of cyber security such as networking, operating systems, and system administration or those who want to pursue a career in cyber security.

The competition included a variety of quizzes and tests that would allow the students to demonstrate their skills with cyber security fields. According to the U.S. Cyber Challenge website, the first quiz was on Oct. 21, the second on Nov. 4, and the third on Nov.

18. Those who had the top scores, were ranked in the top three in the school, state, or nation. Those who completed at least two of the three quizzes would be eligible for awards and scholarships.

Tom Polak, the computer repair teacher was the one in charge and who registered the class for the challenge.

Polak, aside from teaching at Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, and Prospect, decided that Hersey’s Computer Repair class was the one he knew would place well in the competition.

First time competitor senior Nate Gramer was the top scoring student. Still, being the top scorer in the state of Illinois had to take much preparation.

“They gave us a curriculum to study beforehand and it explained the entire process we would go through. The quizzes were 500 seconds per question, so we all got a hint of what was coming,” Gramer said.

Not only was Gramer ranked first here, but also

first in state, earning himself the title of state champion.

Nevertheless, Gramer was not surprised to have won the title.

“Winning was expected, since we were the first school in the state to participate,” Gramer said.

Even though he might not have reacted as the other winners possibly had, Polak and his fellow classmates were definitely overjoyed.

“I was very happy that [Nate] won. I figured he would, since he is very good with that type of activity,” senior Jeremy Huene said.

Nonetheless, for Gramer winning wasn’t everything. “I enjoyed most seeing where I stood across the nation against the other competitors,” Gramer said.

Although not everyone placed to their contentment, each individual enjoyed taking part in the U.S. Cyber Challenge. “Even though I wasn’t in the top, I was very satisfied with my performance in the competition,” Huene said.