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The FHS Science Olympiad Team attended the National Competition this year, places in the top 50. Find out more about the team and individual winners in our News section.
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A plethora of great movies will start to show in only a few weeks, make your calendar for these standout movies of the summer.
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As the school year winds down its important to thank all the teachers who, like it or not, really helped us learn throughout the year. Take a look at some of our own peers’ thoughts on their most influential teachers.
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Girls at FHS took their rough and rugged football skills to the field on May 26 in the annual Powderpuff tournament. See our coverage of the games if you missed it.
Rebel Roar Staff 2010-2011
VHSL First Place in Newsmagazines 2009-2010
Editors-in-Chief Sports Editors Staff Writers Emily Buzzard Sam Brott Suha Akhandker Jordan Sharpe Walker Carlson Brandon Blankenship Managing Editor Copy Editors Natalia Colon Emily Stone Rachel Tran Helena Contes News Editor Nikki Strickland Kristina Hurd Aneela Wadan Art Directors Steven Kendall Commentary Editor Toni Rayder Elliot Meyer Matt Reihing Jordan Rummel Gabrielle Severson Entertainment Editor Business Manager Daniela Torres Zafar Shaw Jessie Mason Moral Support: Features Editors Tyler Lescure Emily Robinson Advisor Emily Stone Carl Irvin
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Check out all the impressive places our seniors are headed after graduation. Congratulations seniors!
29. Editorial Policy
Long time FHS teacher Nancy Melnick was promoted to become the new Director of Student Services last month. For her reflection as a teacher, and her goals as the new DSA, see the Sports section.
Rebel Roar is a published forum of student expression. Letters to the Editor are encouraged. Only signed letters are considered for publication. The editors reserve the right to edit all material in the interest of clarity and space. Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the staff or school administration. The staff writes unsigned editori-
als on a majority basis, The Rebel Roar accepts all advertisements deemed appropriate for a public forum meant for young adults and are subject to the discretion of the editors. Students are encouraged to take an active voice in the student publication. Questions, comments, and letters can be e-mailed to FHSRebelRoar@gmail.com.
Corrections and Clarifications for Rebel Roar for May: Newsbriefs two and three did not print.
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from the editor’s desk
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ver the past four years, I have experienced a great deal of change. I started high school as a freshman with glasses, braces, and bangs. This wasn’t the best combination coming to a new school, where I didn’t know anyone. Word of advice for underclassmen, don’t be afraid of change. Don’t change who you are on the inside, but it’s ok to change what you look like sometimes, especially if it’s for the better. Rosanne Cash once said, “The key to change is to let go of fear;” for the last four years, and in all my years to come, I hope that I will have the ability to change and adapt in order to make my life as great as it has been. As a part of this change, I grew as a person, learned many lessons, and could say many more cliché terms that are said when things come to close and people move on. In my final letter from the editor, which in itself is something I can’t really believe, there are a few things that I just want to reflect on. I had a very memorable high school career. My memories are infinite, and that’s because I got involved and tried to make the most of my four years. As much as I wish I could continue to ramble on about how happy I’ve been, and how much I really enjoyed growing up at FHS, I need to conclude my letter. First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Millette, my first journalism advisor, who was a great teacher and friend, and really helped me discover myself. Thank you for sparking an interest of journalism in me, and listening to anything I ever had to complain about. Secondly, thank you Mr. Irvin for being there as the advisor in my senior year; best of luck in your future years. Thank you to my staff; through thick and thin we made each issue one worth distributing. I would also like to thank all my teachers, all my coaches, all my family, for being such a great support system, and to all my teammates, and friends who have helped make high school so much fun. Lastly, thank my Co-Editor-in-Chief, Emily. Congratulations seniors! Good luck to everyone in whatever future plans they make. One, One!
ere’s to newspaper. This is for the nightmares that I have about once a month over pages not being printed. The nights I spent sneaking into the journalism with no faculty around so I can finish a spread (sorry Administration, I did break the rules too.) The class periods I came close to having an aneurism because everyone was playing Dolphin Olympics 2. It’s hard to write my last letter from the editor, because I realize that I will probably never be the Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper again. At the Naval Academy there aren’t exactly any Journalism Majors. Apparently the ability to write a great news article is not that important when you are in a submarine. Whatever. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all the people who assisted me in getting to where I am now. Firstly, thanks to Mr. Irvin. I’m sorry I am psychotic and you had to put up with my antics all year. I know the newspaper will continue to do great things under your leadership. A huge thank you goes to our former advisor Ms. Millette. Thanks for being such an influential advisor, life coach, and a great friend above all. To all my Jclassmates who became teammates and friends: thanks for putting up with all the crap Jordan and I piled on you. I know we can get a little intense, thanks for liking us anyway. Stone: good luck next year. You will be a great Editor-in-Chief and I am so excited to see what you do with Rebel Roar. You better send me all the issues for free. I could offer advice about how to get through high school, but it wouldn’t be that valuable. What worked for me, your parents, or your teachers in high school is going to be different than what works for you. My advice is to ignore all of the advice, and just do you. To all the underclassmen, keep trucking through high school. It will be over with a lot faster than you think. Finally, congratulations to the class of 2011. We survived! Good luck to everyone in their future endeavors in the “real world.” Stay classy Fairfax,
Jordan Sharpe
Emily Buzzard
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from the principal’s desk ing and work environments you will encounter in your next steps. I am optimistic that you will be successful, productive individuals who positively impact others in our community, across the country, and beyond our borders.
You have much to be proud of as a member of the Class of 2011. You have represented our school, inside and outside this building, with grace and style. Your numerous awards, championships, and honors are a reflection of your hard work both inside and outside the classroom. Because of your success, Fairfax High School continues to be a top-performing high school at the local, regional and national level with a rich tradition of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
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o the Fairfax High School Graduates of the Class of 2011,
On June 16, you and the members of your class will participate in commencement exercises in our Field House. To some of you, “commencement” might seem an unusual name for graduation. This fast-approaching end of your time at Fairfax High School also marks a beginning for the next phase of your life. As you transition from FHS students to FHS alumni, you enter a world where you will be challenged as independent learners. You demonstrated great character, resilience and service at our school, and these qualities are equally important as you become active members, and even leaders, in society. Your generation is perhaps better positioned to succeed in an interdependent multicultural society than most previous generations. Your class is part of an international student body which comes from all corners of the world and all walks of life. The cultural tapestry woven by the diversity of your backgrounds provides you with a backdrop that will prepare you to thrive in the next chapter in your lives. Growing up with the Internet and social networking has developed comfort and confidence to participate in the collaborative learn-
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Each day brings us closer to graduation. During these final days together, I have high expectations that you will continue to make good decisions and exhibit responsible behavior as you celebrate this important event. The consequences for poor decisions can be devastating. Nothing is more important to me than to have all of you together on graduation day. Graduation is an important and significant milestone in your life. It is equally important to your family, your friends, and your teachers. As such, graduation must be treated with the dignity and respect it deserves. Please thank your parents for all they have done to support you and our school. Without their support, commitment, and love, we would not have reached this very important event together.
Fairfax Rebels – I wish each and every one of you the very best. You have provided your school and school community a great service with the choices you have made and the level of excellence you have pursued. Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Sincerely,
Dave Goldfarb Principal
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Science Olympiad Makes History
Alex Kuck and Anthony Applewhite take place in two of the twentyfive total teams.All photos courtesy of Nissa Chugtai
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fter missing the National Science Olympiad competition by one point to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology last year, the team destroyed at state’s and qualified to go on to Nationals. Besides the stress of self-motivated study, going to Nationals had a new twist this year because it was hosted in the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. The team had to fundraise major time to cover the huge travel expense. The fundraising began practically the day after states. The whole team sold Krispy Kreme Donuts, hosted car washes and fundraised dinners at various restaurants that appealed to local businesses for donations. In the end, the hard work and determination paid off as the team collected a total of approximately $8000. According to the FHS Science Olympiad the trip to Wisconsin was an enjoyable experience even though almost every moment was spent studying for the competition that Saturday, or else running to buy last minute building supplies from the university’s state street. During the opening ceremony, which was displayed on national television, each Science Olympiad team had come up with an amusing entrance, welcome or greeting. Captains Minahil Amin, Alex Kuck and Nissa Chugtai tied tissue papers to their heads, banged some pots together and waved the Fairfax Banner like maniacs instead. Afterwards, esteemed representatives from the University of Wisconsin and the director of the Nationals Tournament inspired and congratulated us on our success and wished us luck for the competitions. After various competitions were over, junior Paruku Paerhati placed first in the trial event, Robot Arm, coming home with the gold. The team senior Kevin Luu, Khanh Ngyuen and junior Aditya Mazmudar placed
third in the Protein Modeling event. Overall, FHS’ Science Olympiad team came in 44th place out of the numerous teams competing. Team captain Nissa Chugtai says “Every aspect of the Science Olympiad 2011 Nationals Trip was amazing; meeting new people, travelling, and especially the adrenaline that accompanied all Science Olympiad competitions. There isn’t anything more thrilling than to test your merit, your intuition, and the result of hours of dedication, whether it be studying or building, against other people of equal merit. And yet, standing at the pinnacle of achievement that was Nationals, it’s almost easy to forget all of the time, dedication, and tremendous amount of teamwork it took to get there. But what I will never forget are the people in my Science Olympiad Team. We’re not so much friends as close family members, and I couldn’t ask for a better group of companions to finish off my final, glorious year of Science Olympiad.” Sunday the team enjoyed the day at Cedar Park, where they literally made riding on each and every roller coaster their major priority. This was exhilarating end to an incredible year.
Aneela Wadan ‘11 News Editor
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“American Idol” VS “The Voice” VS “The X Factor”
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fter the dispersal of all of American Idol’s original judges, audiences have been anticipating Simon Cowell’s new show “The X Factor.” Few had heard much of “The Voice,” NBC’s own singing competition with a twist. Rather than having judges, the show features Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton as coaches. In the first few episodes, the coaches had their backs to the stage as part of the initial blind audition. If the coaches liked what they heard and were interested in working with the singer, they pressed a red button which made their chair swivel around. If more than one judge pressed their button, they had to try to convince the singer that they had more to offer than the other coaches and the singer was allowed to pick. Each coach was allowed to pick 8 singers for their team. Then, these would prepare songs with the coaches and face off in a battle singing duets. The coaches themselves pick which of their team members to eliminate. When there are only four people to a team left, America gets to vote. The premise of The Voice is the fact that those initially auditioning are judged based on their singing ability, rather than their looks. It has been seen often on American Idol that the judges are influenced by how appealing someone’s look may or may not be in the music industry. Those who vowed to stop watching “American Idol” when judge Simon Cowell left are looking forward to “The X Factor”, which Cowell is bringing to US televisions this fall. Cowell as well as three other guest judges will be watching people audition in front of an audience and selecting those that they deem worthy to go on in the competition. Previously recorded in England, “The X Factor” will be competing against “American Idol” as well as “The Voice” when it premieres in the fall. Auditions were held from March of this year until June. Cities ranging from Miami, Honolulu, Phoenix, Denver, etc. were visited in pursuit of finding the next big superstar. Aside from immediate stardom, the winner of “The X Factor” will receive a recording contract worth a whopping five million dollars. A US family favorite, “American Idol” has been around for a total of ten consecutive seasons and is known as the pioneer reality talent show. Judges ranging from Paula Abdul to Ellen DeGeneres have been featured in the past decade. A plethora of household names: Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Kris Allen, Jordan Sparks, Chris Daughtry, and many more have emerged as respectable Hollywood singers. Last May, “American Idol’s” tenth season came to a close with a total of 26.23 million viewers. As a new year of singing reality shows is ushered in, the hype and competition around these three shows will be sure to satisfy any interested viewers.
Zafar Shaw ‘11 & Daniela Torres ‘11 Entertainment Editor and Staff Writer
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Studios Promise Summer Movies for Every Taste
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Green Lantern Mr. Popper’s Penguins- Jim Carrey plays a businessman who inherits six penguins in a comedic adaptation of the classic children’s book. The Art of Getting By The Tree of Life Bad Teacher- Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal star in a comedy around a middle school teacher who drinks heavily, takes drugs, and curses at her students. Cars 2
Rise of the Planet of the Ape The Change-Up- Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman star in a comedy where they switch bodies. The Help- Based on a best-selling book of the same name, The Help focuses on the relationship of white and black women in Mississippi in the 1960s. 30 Minutes or Less- Jesse Eisenburg stars as a pizza delivery guy who gets kidnapped and forced to rob a bank. Conan the Barbarian Spy Kids 4Because three Spy Kids movies weren’t enough, the fourth Spy Kids movie will star Jessica Alba and promises “4D” effects, even though no one knows what that means. Colombiana- Zoe Saldana plays an assassin looking for vengeance after witnessing the murder of her parents as a child. My Idiot Brother
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Larry Crowne- Tom Hanks plays a middle aged man who goes back to college after being fired from his job. He falls in love with a woman played by Julia Roberts. Monte Carlo Transformers: Dark of the Moon Horrible Bosses- Three friends, played by Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, and Charlie Day plot together to murder their respective horrible bosses. Zookeeper Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II Winnie the Pooh- In the first Winnie the Pooh movie to be shown in theaters since 1977, Pooh and company embark on a quest to save Christopher Robin from the imaginary “Backson”. Captain America: The First Avenger Friends with Benefits- Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis star in a raunchier version of No Strings Attached. Cowboys and AliensDaniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde star in a science fiction western film about an alien invasion that takes place in 1873. Crazy, Stupid, Love The Smurfs
Emily Stone ‘12 Features Editor
Photos courtesy of moviephotogallery.com and moviecarpet.com
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emilyover: Summer Edition I
’m sad to say this is the last Emily Over that Fairfax will ever see. It’s a bittersweet feeling for me, yes I’m happy I don’t have to write crappy introductions anymore, but I am also sad I do not get to inform people of my wonderful beauty secrets, and help people embrace their beauty they never realized they had. I just want to thank all of my avid readers for their support in my beauty endeavors. This month I made over Senior Laura Goad with a summer bronzy look and a boho hair style that can be rocked all summer long, and into the fall.
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s much as we have complained about school over the past four years, I have truly enjoyed Fairfax. Not necessarily because it was school, but because I have had such great friends and teachers to make such great memories with. There are many things worth complaining about here at FHS, as no school is perfect, but things like seeing your friends everyday will always be missed. With this said, this page is dedicated to the things that us seniors will miss most. One-one!
Sam Brott ‘11 Sports Editor
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What are We Going to Miss?
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The faculty and sports, honestly. The amazing teachers like Mr. A. –Ellie Jordan
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Teachers that Made a Difference
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fter being at Fairfax High School for four years, most seniors have at least one teacher that have impacted their high school years in a positive manner. A few seniors took some time say a few words about their “favorite” teacher who influenced them. So as seniors move on to begin a new chapter in their lives, they won’t remember the equations or dates that the teachers taught them, but the life lessons they learned. Thank you to all the faculty and staff at FHS who made the last four years memorable!
Mrs. Scharl - she taught me how to write complete sentences and she’s totally swaggerlicious. - Jacob George
Mrs. Orazen because even though she challenged us, she meant well and really cared about us. - Nina Udeshi
Mr. Peterson since he not only teaches us physics, but also about life. He teaches and treats students like adults, unlike most teachers. - Rajesh Kolluri
Mrs. Cavallini because she is very supportive and genuinly cares about her students. - Roshni Patel
Ms. V - she challenged us yet paved the way for us to suceed. Teacher of the Year for a reason! - Matt King
Mrs. Lambert - her cacophonous voice juxtoposes with her beatific and caring personality. If I was 2000 years older I’d totally date her. - Saket Purohit
Mr. Ascarrunz - he’s given me tips on life and he’s also a great teacher. You don’t find that in many teachers today. - Simon Lhuillier Photos taken by Roshni Patel, Nina Udeshi and Aneela Wadan.
Aneela Wadan ‘11 News Editor
Mr. Sweint because he’s really funny and makes math enteratining. He helps me whenever I need it, since he’s always at school (due to his lack of social life). - Amy Loh
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The Buzz
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his being my last Buzz ever, it is time for me to reflect on my past four years as a Rebel. The end of “The Buzz” is definitely heartbreaking for me, seeing as I will probably never get another opportunity to be a complete bone head, using the first amendment to make my snide comments “okay.” I would write a blog in college so anyone could keep up with me, but I’ll be too busy doing push ups and eating square meals. Thanks for following my column the past two years. I am so grateful to everyone who reads about my ridiculous shenanigans and opinions. Emily Buzzard ‘11 Editor-in-Chief
HOT Starbucks Going to Starbucks during the school day is against the SR&R, so I would never do that. I’m sure it would be awesome to get a nice iced coffee during R&R to get me through the rest of the day, but I would never do that.
Blizzard of 2009 The pinnacle of my high school career was missing those two weeks of school because of snow. I still thank the weather gods every day for granting us that lovely hiatus from school. Sophomore Year I know this may seem sad, but sophomore year is by far the best year of high school. I peaked at the mere age of 16. Sophomores, enjoy it while you can because life doesn’t get better than having a learners permit and thinking that you are SO much cooler/more mature than all of the freshmen.
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Pink Pit Shirts My favorite tee-shirts ever distributed by the leadership class, mostly because “Pink Pit” could be seen as a euphemism for lady parts. Maybe I’m the only one, but there is nothing more satisfying than wearing that shirt around town, knowing that you are advertising vaginas. TRY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR!
NOT R&R I love the R&R breaks as much as the next kid, but I’m not going to lie, I’d much rather be sleeping or at Starbucks. Some other schools get a late start once a week instead of wasting their lives away in R&R. Let my people go! Blackouts of 2010 Is our school susceptible to power outages or something? Learning in the dark is the opposite of enlightening. Ha… ha? But actually, those blackouts got really annoying. Someone should probably get that fixed. Senior Year Unfortunately, senior year is hyped up to be a lot more fun then it actually is. Although second semester is fun, don’t expect a relaxed first semester because you will be disappointed. College applications are practically another extra-curricular activity. Also, I’m really going to miss my mom next year. F Rebels Tee-shirts Who came up with this idea in the first place? Although I find these “spirit” shirts hilarious, I refuse to sport a shirt that connotes hatred towards the Rebels.
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Energy Drinks Offer More Than A Boost
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e all find ourselves pulling all-nighters to study for a calculus test or to finish an English paper so at times we need an extra energy boost. For some, a cup of coffee or protein shake satisfies, but others need an energy drink to gain the full effect of a power boost. Popular drinks include Monster, Red Bull, Five Hour Energy, and Full Throttle. Generally, these generic brands of energy drinks contain caffeine, B vitamins, and herbs as well as water, guarana, acai, and taurine. Most energy beverages include high levels of sugar and artificial sweeteners. Regular drinkers should be aware that energy drinks contain about three times the amount of caffeine as cola. Some seemingly positive effects include increased alertness and improvement of one’s mental and cognitive performance. Negative psychological and physiological outcomes include reoccurring agitation, insomnia, and irritability. Fairfax County Public Schools prohibit the use and possession of energy drinks on school property but many students drink them before or after school. Aside from risking disciplinary action students’ face health risks as well.
Senior Marissa Bialek commented, “I used to drink at least one Red Bull every day, two months later I was taken to the hospital and was told I had kidney stones because of the Red Bull.” Bialek would like fellow classmates to understand that constant drinking of these energy drinks do come with certain consequences. In France, Red Bull was banned due to the death of an 18 year old Irish athlete who drank four cans of it during a basketball game. Similarly, England investigated the drink and issued a warning against consumption of energy drinks for children and pregnant women. In the United States, Four Loko, a popular drink which combines alcohol and caffeine, has been one of the first energy drinks banned by several U.S. states. Basically, moderation is key when it comes to consuming energy drinks. Regular use of energy drinks can produce mood swings and ultimately lead to liver and kidney issues. Young teenagers need to take the most precaution when it comes to these power boosts, since their bodies are most vulnerable. Photos by Zafar Shaw.
Zafar Shaw ‘11
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Is It Really Going to be the End of the World?
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ne man’s paranoia is another man’s entertainment. Humanity is not always this sadistic towards their fellow man, at least for the most part, but in this instance, that is exactly the case. The dark fantasies and drug induced nightmares of many have become a worldwide phenomenon and source of entertainment to those young and old. Since 40 CE, there have been more than 250 failed apocalypse predictions with more than 120 to come in the next few decades. Most doomsdays have been “foreseen” by radical priests, the unemployed and tactful politicians trying to publicize their campaign; almost making it a trend. Their wack-job visions have brought us fears of catastrophe including global combustion, an ice age, zombie apocalypses, and alien invasions. The sad reality behind it is not only how corrupted and deranged these individuals are, but the amount of time wasted in constructing such fabrications. Feeding
off the fear and instability of the weak and vulnerable, these villains waste our valuable time, and breathe our precious air all while systematically destroying our sense of security from the inside. Sabotage. I am here to reassure you my darlings; the world is far from over. Although our planet is full of scum bags, crime, and Ke$ha, but I promise you all that we’re safe for at least another decade. And with a success rate of 0, the apocalypse is not likely to happen anytime soon, at least within our life span. So you can rest assured that the sun will not burn out, and a zombie won’t break in and rip your throat out in the middle of the night; although some of you Twi-hards are into that kinda thing… After all, our planet is strong and has too much to lose! So don’t fear and have a great summer seniors, juniors and sophomores; live it up!
Brandon Blankenship ‘12 Staff Writer
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College Mascot: Cross Examination
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iking a college mascot is arguably one of the most important parts of choosing a college. They are the physical representation of the college’s spirit and can either make or break a school’s reputation in the classroom and on the field. Throughout the US there are a myriad of mascots, some fearsome, others laughable, but they all personify their school in a unique and colorful way. Here is my examination of some of the mascots from the biggest schools in Virginia as well as the mascots from some of the less well known out of state colleges.
University of Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Tech Hokies
“What is a Hokie?” is a question that students heading off to Tech next year are frequently asked. Before going any further, it is important to remember that Virginia Tech’s mascot used to be the “Fighting Gobbler” a formidable turkey that struck fear into the hearts of their opponents. After some research it turns out that the word “Hokie” was actually coined by a former student O.M. Stull when he wrote a new cheer for the college after it changed its name in 1896. The cheer in question is still used at Tech and is known as Old Hokie.
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Once called the “Orange and White,” “Indians,” and now “Tribe,” William and Mary’s mascot has a confusing and convoluted history to say the least. Recently the Indian feather that adorned the script “Tribe” on W&M’s sports apparel has been replaced by a new mascot, the griffin. The school still maintains that it will remain forever the “Tribe” because of the way it unifies the school and is applicable to students, faculty, alumni, and
University of Maryland Terrapins According to dictionary. com a Terrapin is a “small edible turtle…found in coastal marshes of the US.” Delicious.
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The Cavaliers were the supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War, so why are they the mascots of a college founded by Thomas Jefferson, a founding father of the United States? As it turns out there is no connection between the historic and the collegiate Cavaliers. The nickname for UVA’s mascot was inspired by a song that was chosen best fight song in a contest by the school newspaper. The song’s title was “The Cavalier Song”, on October 11, 1947, the first Cavaliers ever rode onto the field during a home football game. Sixteen years later the Cavalier mascot returned and has remained to this day.
Salisbury University Sea Gulls The Seagull mascot for Salisbury University in Maryland originated from the Salisbury State College, whose mascot was named the Golden Gulls. The mascot was officially changed to the Sea Gull in 1963 and was christened “Sammy the Sea Gull” in 1970.
Evergreen State Geoducks I couldn’t unearth a whole lot of history behind the Geoducks, although the fight song for the Evergreen State’s mascot was written in 1971. A geoduck is a the largest burrowing clam in the world.
Matt Reihing ‘11
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Advice from the Senior Class
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sons they have learned and what they wish they had known as an underclassman. Here is some advice they would like to leave behind:
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Live life to the fullest. Have fun, but be responsible. Work hard. It’s ok to relax a little, just don’t take too many plays off. -Jordan Sharpe Do something crazy every once in a while. More importantly: don’t get caught. –Rachel Guy
Get involved and take advantage of our career lady, Ms. Kim! –Andy Lopez
Take advantage of all that Fairfax has to offer from your teacher’s help in R&R, to the diversity of clubs, and the opportunities to take part in school events. You’re only in high school once and looking back it really is the best time of your life. –Merpy Williams Meet as many people as possible, you never kknow who might change your life. - Arenn Martin Enjoy the time you have, its only four years and the closer it is to the end, the better times you have. –Matthew King The best times always succeed the worst. In the words of Batman; “the night is always blackest before the dawn. -Atif Javed
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Make the most of your time, dont waste it. It goes by way too fast. -Lane McDermott
We should be careful and discriminating in all the advice we give. We should be especially careful in giving advice that we would not think of following ourselves. Most of all, we ought to avoid giving counsel which we don't follow when it damages those who take us at our word. - Adlai Stevenson
Have fun and get involved. Take advantage of all the opportunities you have and try hard. And remember: Don’t laugh too hard at an Olive Garden! –Tyler Lescure The best water fountain is in the gril’s locker room. -Amanda Kelley
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Find what you love, and stick with it. Take Journalism! -Emily Buzzard
Work hard your freshman and sophomore years, they are the easiest, and you willbe thankful for it later. -Kevyn Richmond
Don’t take it too seriously, enjoy the last year, because the academics won’t stay with you in a year, but the memories will. –Nina Udeshi
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he Class of 2011 has experienced both academic and athletic accomplishments and failures in the past four years. With graduation only a week around the corner, seniors begin to reflect on the les-
Always do your homework, and then you do not really have to study! Hsve fun! –Abigail Baughman
Go to school and eat your Wheeties. -Charley Baxter-Gagen Take advantage of every opportunity you can because life is only so long. –David Robertson
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Air Force Peter Sayasithsena Sean Nicholas Taylor Boone Tim Fontino
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ext, seniors? Hugo Laina Ira Nutter Isma Salmeron Jae Hyun Kwon Jeffray Reyes Jenn Lee Jih Yoon Jinhyoung Park Jinsu Park Juan Amaya Kaitlin Lunsford Kaitlyn Mattingly Kelly Espinoza Kevin Bartnek Kime Husketh Kyle Boswell Leo Leventhal Leslie Orozco Lucy Varley Maria Serpas Marina Hakami Martin Boyce Michael Park Miguel Ardon Moh Sohrabi Nelson Alcocer Patrick Hurd Peter Doan-Ha Ryan Thomas Sam Buttram Saket Purohit Seerat Sandhu Steve Briceno Suhyun Yun Sung Hong Sunny Turner Tai Nguyen Toan Lam Ye Lin Paing
Radford University Christine Kelly Kelsey Phillips Michael Rosenberger Mohamed Gainy Nathan Harper Shilly Abey Taylor Deivert
University of Kansas John Holman
Randolph-Macon College Elliot Meyer
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Reed College Shayan Abtahi Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Adriana Morales
University of Massachusetts Rosie Parash University of Miami Yazan Alammari
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How I Learned to Take Advantage of Opportunities
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f there is one thing that I can take away from my four years at FHS, it is the ample amounts of opportunity I was presented with. Before coming to FHS I attended a small, Catholic school in Arlington, VA. My eighth grade graduating class consisted of 32 people, and out of those 32, none of them were going to FHS; I didn’t know anyone. As soon as I came to FHS I was overwhelmed with all that it had to offer. When I chose my classes I picked Journalism to be my elective. I never knew that four years later I would be sitting here as the Editor in Chief of the school newspaper.
of the year. Leadership has been the most beneficial opportunity I have been given in high school. I have become more vocal, I am more confident, and I have found a comfort level in leading bigger groups of people. As a member of the FHS Leadership program I got involved in school and the community, something that I believe every student should do.
Opportunity Number Three:
There are over 20 clubs at FHS, for example, theatre, math, and art, and many sports including football, soccer, and track and field. Therefore, there really is something for everyone to Opportunity Number One: be involved in. My freshman Becoming a member of year, I tried out for the basketsomething I learned to love ball and have been a member and grow a passion for. Taking of the varsity team ever since. Newspaper allowed me to do I have learned so much on the many things in my first year basketball court that will help of high school, and in total, me in the real world. I struggled I credit being on the Newsto find a balance with basketball; Photos cou paper staff to my growth as a I love the game and I always will, rtesy of Jord an Sharpe. leader and as a student. I learned but starting my high school cahow to write well, manage my time, work reer losing every game but one was hard InDesign and Photoshop programs, organize a newsto overcome. With perseverance, dedication, and great paper, and lead people. Most importantly, I found my teamwork, by my senior year we had advanced all the voice. By senior year I was no longer the shy, timid girl way to the Regional tournament. As a captain since my in the classroom I was the leader. I became the Editor in sophomore year, I learned what it takes to be a good Chief for both my junior and senior years on the staff. motivator, a role player, a positive leader, and great With power comes responsibility; and I had to face my teammate. I learned how to get along, how to commufears of being vocal, and stepped out of my comfort nicate, how to compromise, how to persevere, and not zone in order to lead the Rebel Roar staff. let others tell you how successful you can be. I learned the importance of working for myself, and that will be incredibly beneficial in the real world. Opportunity Number Two: These are just three of the most helpful opportuniFHS offers a very beneficial elective designed to fosties I was presented with a high school student. High ter young leaders called the Leadership Training class. school is full of opportunity; whether it be utilizing I started taking Leadership when I was a junior, and time with a teacher after school to study and really my one regret with this class was not taking it the first understand something, or taking on full responsibilchance I got as a sophomore. Just like when I began ity after winning a class council election. I am lucky to Newspaper, my start in Leadership was slow. I didn’t have had so many great opportunities. They won’t be want to voice my ideas and I felt compelled to hide in handed to you on a silver platter, however. In order to the background. I learned a lot in my junior year but I be successful in making the most out of golden opporwasn’t as active as I wished I could have been. During tunities, you have to put in some effort and hard work. my senior year, I had no regrets. I took on the class, hoping to see a change in myself by the end Jordan Sharpe ‘11
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The Best Advice I Ever Received was to Get Involved
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Members of Peer Mediation.
The Leadership class hard at work.
Soon to be Hokie at Virginia Tech. Photos courtesy of Kristina Hurd.
ay one: September 2007. I walk through the commons, purposefully avoiding the “unlucky” black square, and see the huge upperclassmen walking the halls. I also see theatre kids playing acoustic guitar, and journalism kids passing out the first issue of the school year. The only thing I can think is wow, this is high school. Day (I lost count): June 2011. I walk through the commons wearing my VT tee, still purposefully avoiding the proven unlucky black square. I hug all my friends and realize I don’t have much time left with them. I see a girl with big eyes looking at all my friends, and it hits me; we are the “huge upperclassmen”. Like my mom always says, “back in my day”…but this time I mean it. Back in my day of being a freshman…the best advice I ever received was to get involved. Sure, I could have been the girl who went to school, got my work done, ate her PB&J sandwich, and went home to watch Ellen after school. But that is just not me. I knew I had to get my hands into as many organizations and clubs as possible. I’ve been to everything from a cheerleading interest meeting to a golf team meeting to a Fairfax Hispanic Association meeting. Not all the clubs were for me, but with each interest meeting I went to, I met new people and learned something I didn’t know before. Once I got involved, I discovered the clubs and organizations I felt the most passionate about. For me this was Peer Mediation and Leadership. Throughout my four years at Fairfax, I enjoyed working with my sponsors and teachers to improve the Peer Mediation and Leadership programs. Now I’m sure you’ve heard Leadership has been called AP Coloring. Yes, our banner makers are definitely AP status; however, if you ask anyone in the leadership program what their most time consuming class is, I’m pretty sure they’ll say leadership. Without SGA, our school would be a completely different place. No homecoming, pep rallies, Mr. Fairfax, or Powderpuff Games. Peer Mediation is not as well known as the leadership program; however, the work the mediators do for our school is essential. Instead of making the school watch lame 80’s sexual harassment prevention videos, the mediators connect what really happens in our school and try to make a change. From Peer Mediation, cheesiness aside, I’ve learned I can make a difference in my school. Getting ready to go to Tech, of course, I have asked every friend I have that is already attending college what their number one piece of advice is. The answer is always the same, to get involved. So as a senior looking back on my amazing four years of high school, the opportunities I’ve had and the most important lessons I’ve learned are all due to my involvement in Fairfax.
Kristina Hurd‘11 Staff Writer
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Looking Back on the Past 4 Years
2008
FHS finishes rennovation.
Tennis takes state title.
2010
Girls Swim & Dive wins states.
Dr. Brabrand is promoted to superintendent.
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Pulled fire alarm sends students into the rain.
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Music Department earns blue ribbon rating.
Cheerleading wins states.
Mr. Goldfarb becomes principle of FHS.
FHS field house catches fire.
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75th Anniversary of FHS.
Football team goes to districts for the first time in a decade.
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Science Olympiad wins states, Atif Javed places 2nd at internationals.
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Rebels on the Road to New Places
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s the school year comes to an end, some students say good bye for the summer while others say farewell as they depart for new adventures in another state or country. Whether it’s because of money or a parent’s job, these students will have the experience of a lifetime by leaving Fairfax and moving to distant places. One of the student’s moving this year, sophomore Robert Amarin, is heading back to his home country of Greece. Amarin’s parents wish for him to focus more on school and less on socializing, and according to them moving to Greece is the best solution. However, he still maintains an optimistic outlook towards his academics and hopes to continue to have a good time with his friends before leaving. “I hope to end the year strong by finishing all of my school work, but at the same time I’m a troublemaker… the fun hasn’t ended here yet,” said Amarin on his living in Fairfax. Freshman Lauren Macray will also have the opportunity to travel just as far Amarin, as she will be leaving for India this summer. Though she is very excited about the move, she feels unprepared. “It’s really disappointing to know that each day you are leaving your friends and the place you’ve gotten used to,” said Macray. Like many others, one of her parents works for the government which causes them to frequently move. She said there is always a contrast between two sides of moving, but “you’ll always know it’s going to be a good experience.” Though students such as Amarin and Macray are moving to foreign places, students like sophomore Yuri Jang and junior Kevin Richards will be moving closer to home. Jang moved to her new house in the beginning of January, when she was told that she had to transfer to Woodson High School. She’s not sure what the new school will hold for her but jokingly said,“I hope the halls aren’t as crowded… I’ll miss seeing my friends too I suppose.” For Richards, the move will not be as simple as Jang’s because he is moving four aways away to Virginia Beach. Having been born in Virginia Beach, Richards had moved to Fairfax because of the school’s academic recognition and now that he’s moving back home, he will “miss everyone and everything here.” Sophomore Krista Mundy will also be moving to an area with optimal weather, four states down to Florida. Their family had to be relocated because Mundy’s mom is a marine and was transferred to Tampa. However, the move will be difficult as Mundy says, “it will be hard at first... I”m really upset about leaving but I’ll make new friends and have fun there.” Every student reacts differently to moving to a new place, school, and environment. Some take a longer time to adapt, while others can easily feel comfortable in a new home. But one thing remains the same, the students leaving will forever remember the great memories they made at FHS. “I’ll always have that rebel pride,” said Jang.
Rachel Tran ‘13 & Natalia Colon Copy Editor and Staff Writer
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: Where Are They Now?
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enior superlatives are traditionally decided in the beginning of the school year, but a lot can change
in a year. That is why the Rebel Roar took the opportunity to do a Where Are They Now: Senior Superlatives Edition. A few winners took the opportunity to sound off on why they deserved to win and whether they still deserve the title. Did this year’s cutest couple stay together the whole year? Did the girl with the “best ride” get in any accidents? Read on to find out.
Emily Robinson ‘11 & Emily Stone ‘12 Features Editors
Cutest Couple:
Are you still together? MB: Yes. How long have you been dating? MB: It was two years on prom. Why are you the cutest couple? HS: Because nobody even comes close.
Best Friends: What makes you the best best friends? NP: We don’t touch. Do you remember how you became friends? NP: Actually, her and “anonymous” were fighting over being my friend in 7th grade and I picked her… How many hours a week would you say you hang out? NP: 24-7
Biggest Flirt:
What’s your best pickup line? MC: I don’t have pick up lines, I just give them the look. CP: Let’s make like fabric softener and cuddle. Does your flirting affect the relationships in your life? MC: Yes, severely. CP: No…
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Worst Case of Senioritis: Has your senioritis progressed throughout the year? HG: Yes, definitely. Why do you think you have the worst case of senioritis? HG: I like my sleep. How many days of school do you think you’ve missed in total? HG: A lot, every quarter I’ve had like 20 absences on my report card.
Best Ride:
Have you gotten into any accidents since winning the superlative? SA: Yes, just one, I side swiped someone, but my car’s all better now. Why do you think your ride is envied by the rest of the school? SA: I’m not sure, all I know is that my car goes fast.
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Getting Along With Your Roommate Girls Boys
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inding a roommate is a lot like online datecause you will be living with your roommate for ing. You write up a clever and interesting an entire school year, it is very important that you little blurb about yourself, and post it up for will be able to get along with him. The difference the world to see. You wait, impatiently hoping that between a good relationship with your roomie and a someone clever and interesting will choose you. Or, if bad relationship could easily be the difference between you’re willing to take the risk, you set yourself up for a great freshman year and just an okay one. Here are a year-long blind date, and cross your fingers that you a few tips to ensuring a great relationship and memodon’t end up with someone who eats their own toenails rable first year. If all goes well, your first year in for breakfast. Whether you’re rooming with your BFF or college will be just as great as mine will be with Tyler if you took the plunge and went random, here are some Lescure. tips for getting along with the person you’ll be living with Be courteous. Yes, this sounds lame, but think for the next year. about your roommate and keep his interests in mind. It’s going to take a lot of give and take, First, and most important, Get over yourself. Your room but any successful relationship will. at home may be your place to do whatever you want, Put a little effort into it. If you don’t already but when you’re sharing it with another person, you know your future roomie, make sure you have to keep them in mind. The world doesn’t revolve around take the time to get to know him and learn you, so don’t stay up until 4 and be obnoxiously loud if your more about him than just his name and where roomie is trying to sleep. You’ll appreciate it when she returns he’s from. the favor.
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Learn to share, but ask permission. I’m not saying you need to open your entire wardrobe to your roommate, but if she needs to borrow a shirt to go to the gym, it’s not the end of the world. With that said, under no circumstances should you “borrow” something without getting permission first. She probably won’t mind if you borrow her things, but if you take them without asking and she has a problem with that, you’re in big trouble.
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Figure out what your roommate likes (and doesn’t like) early on. Make sure you know whether or not she likes to sleep in late, Have fun. Duh! Make the most of wake up early, shower at odd times, or anything out of the ordiit and have a good time with him. nary. If she can’t stand the scent of your favorite perfume, you might Who knows? He may just be want to figure that out in September rather than have her smash the your best friend! bottle on the sidewalk outside in March. This will probably be your first long-term roommate. Don’t go Clean up after yourself. Your dorm room is small, and there are two of crazy so that you can get the hang you, so mountains of dirty laundry and puddles of hair product won’t of it. Think of it as pre-marriage fly. Keep your things contained. prep. Give your roomie cute little gifts and compliments every Living with a roommate should be a breeze as long as neither of you are ceronce in a while to let them tifiably insane. And if things don’t go well, you can always break out the duct know you still care, and you’ll tape and split the room down the middle (just make sure you get the door on be just fine. your side).
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Jessie Mason ‘11 Business Manager
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Powderpuff two thousand eleven Seniors - 26 Juniors - 0
Sophomores- 30 Freshmen - 8 Coverage and Photos by Emily Stone and Elizabeth Fulmer.
Clockwise from top left: The senior class celebrates after their first shutout victory in four years. Senior Emily Buzzard chases down junior Maddie Interdonato and rips off her flag. Junior Chris Robic, looking frustrated, tries to rally his team late in the second half. Senior Ellie Jordan chases down junior Liz McNaughton.
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The freshmen class came out of the huddle hyped and ready to play.
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Freshman quaterback, Sara Allen, waits for the snap and the sophomore defense closes in.
his year’s powderpuff had no upsets, with seniors and sophomores coming out on top. The games ran more smoothly, due to the increased number of practices. The sophomore team was headed by quarterback Taylor Intermill, who led the team to victory with four touchdowns and three two-point conversions. The freshmen put up a good fight against their rivals, with one touchdown scored by their quarterback Sara Allen. Seniors were led by quarterback Jordan Sharpe in a rough game that left the juniors, led by Sarah Higginbotham, without any points. The only serious injury of the game was to Paulina Tammaro, who broke her collar bone in a particularly violent play. The teams are already getting ready and trash talking for next year’s game.
The offensive and defensive lines get down and set before the snap.
Senior Maritza Campos carries the ball into the endzone.
Senior Yelse Soh cheers after her touchdown run.
Sophomore Alicia Campos runs to the endzone.
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Keep your Summer Romance H-O-T!
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ating can be a tricky business for the uninformed. Without the proper tools and just the right amount of swagger, your date can go from hit to miss in seconds. Highly regarded Fairfax High School Date Masters Jordan Rummel and Elliot Meyer are back to break down two of the best places you should take your date this summer!
Movies Under the Moon at Van Dyke Park: Get your blankets ready! Fairfax’s annual summer movie festival will last from June 23rd to June 26th and take
place in the large field in Van Dyke Park, which is right across the street from Daniels Run Elementary school. A movie will be shown for free each night and concessions are available for low prices, served around the outskirts of the venue. Jordan Rummel: I’ve attended the Movies Under the Moon event for each of the last three years and I have the two most perfect words to describe it; PRIME-SNUGGLEFEST. Grab your date and get comfy; the intimate setting of the park at night is perfect for some snuggling. Plus, you can’t beat the cheap food! (P.S. Make sure to apply some bug spray once you get to the park; there tend to be quite a few mosquitoes out in late June.) Elliot Meyer: My dream date is to go to one of those drive-in movies like in Grease. Movies under the Moon is the next best thing! Bring your chairs, blankets, and pillows and cuddle with your date and some popcorn for the ultimate cinematic adventure. It’s cute, unique, and it’s totally free. The only downside is that it’s really crowded so make sure you arrive early and get a good seat! This summer, the movies playing are The Wizard of Oz, How to Train your Dragon, Iron Man 2, and Real Women have Curves. I’ll see you there!
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Woody’s Ice-Cream: Woody’s Ice Cream is back in Fairfax City! The most notorious, scrumdiddlyumptious ice cream you could ever
lick is conveniently located a block from the city library, across the street from the Panara. Indulge in a sweet escape from the summer heat with a soft serve cone deliciously dipped or scrumptiously sprinkled. The prices for cones are cheaper than other chain ice cream shops and the quaint, small town atmosphere feels great. Jordan Rummel: There’s no way around it—soft serve ice-cream is scrumptious. Woody’s Ice-cream is true oldschool greatness in a cone. I chose to have “swirl” flavor, consisting of a mix of chocolate and vanilla—it was a perfect refreshing treat for a sweltering June afternoon. This is the perfect place to get a little bit messy; make sure to get extra napkins in case a bit of the creamy ice-cream dribbles down your date’s chin! Elliot Meyer: I’ve been a fan of Woody’s since I was a kid, looking for some ice cream after my soccer games. It’s now evolved into a perfect spot to take my special someone to satisfy sweet desire. I got a chocolate dipped vanilla cone. Chocolate dipped is the way to go. Just make sure you bring plenty of napkins when your ice cream melts in your hand and gets all over the table!
Jordan Rummel & Elliot Meyer ‘11 Art Director & Staff Writer
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FINAL TALLY! Romance Rating: *** Unique Rating: **** Cost-Friendly: ****
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FHS Icon, Nancy Melnick, Becomes New Director of Student Activities
Starting July 1, Melnick, left, will be known as the new DSA for FHS. Photo by Jordan Sharpe.
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he 75th Anniversary of FHS has been filled with great events, memories, and change. We introduced new teachers, welcomed new students, won new competitions, and most recently, FHS hired a new Director of Student Activities, Ms. Nancy Melnick, to replace the retiring Mr. Tim Gordon. Gordon has been the Director of Student Activities for seven years. He began his career at FHS as the head football caoch from 1989 to 1999. Under Gordon, many changes and improvements were made to our school. Following the school renevations, the athletic department got new score boards for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as the turf field. “Our new renevations offer so much opportunity for the kids. People want to play on our turf field so we get more home games,“ Gordon said. He also believes that we built a good coaching staff for each of our sports teams. Gordon calls the athletic department the third wing of FHS. Extracurricular sports serve as the third source of involvement for students, next to academics and co-curricular activities. Like Gordon, Melnick believes in a great school atmosphere where kids have the opportunity to be a member of something. “[Melnick] is very well prepared for the job, She has worked hard to prepare herself for this role,“ Gordon stated. After his retirement as DSA, Gordon plans to teach math at Bishop Ireton.
For the past 11 years, Melnick has been an icon at FHS. She began working in the social studies department teaching World History, US History, and US Government. For the past seven years, however, she has headed the Leadership Training class, one of the most popular and successful electives to take. Since Melnick has been the leadership teacher, class size has extended from one class to three for the 2011-2012 school year. The Leadership class is designed to foster young leaders, taking sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and delegating responsibilities for them to better the school and earn leadership roles. As Ms. Melnick departs from her role as the Leadership teacher, she will take with her many lessons learned. “The greatest thing I have come to learn from teaching Leadership,” Melnick stated, “is that students will achieve and learn so much more when they are given the opportunity.” She explains that, “you don’t know how to teach [leadership], there is absolutely no textbook.” As the teacher, Melnick strived to get the students to understand leadership and think about what it means to be a leader. Melnick used to be known as the leader of Student Government, and the Leadership Traning class, and starting on July 1, she will be known as the leader of student activities. Entering a new leadership role, Melnick plans to continue providing opportunities for both coaches, and players. Previously involved in coaching girls varsity basketball, and working as the assistant to the assistant for the girls varsity lacrosse team, and as the Assistant DSA this year, Melnick has been involved in FHS athletics for a long time. One of her goals is to create a coaches council in which all the FHS coaches can get together and exchange ideas for fundraisers, talk about both successful and unsuccessful events, and share pieces of advice in order to be better coaches. Melnick believes that in order to have successful teams, they need a successful leader and that starts with the coaches. Throughout her experiences as a teacher, coach, and now Director of Student Services, Melnick has lived with one mission statement: “Activities offices are meant to provide opportunities: extracurricular, co-curricular, and athletics, and they should do so by fostering young leaders with character.” Melnick hopes to serve the school with ample pride and perseverance in order to better the school and the community.
Jordan Sharpe ‘11 Editor-in-Chief
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Recess Game Revived
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he sounds of recess came back to Fairfax High School on Friday, June 3, as 14 teams of nine participated in the first ever kickball tournament organized by Leadership. It was the perfect weather to play or watch as the little kid in us all came out again. The tournament was single elimination with three innings per game and a slaughter rule of ten. Winning teams then went on to play in the second round, and eventually it filtered down to the final two teams - The Pink Socks and Team Zack Burnett. They were both highly qualified, if there is such a thing in a kickball tournament; but in the end The Pink Socks pulled through, taking the title of champions of the first FHS kickball tournament. Teams from every grade joined in to show their kickball skill. From the “Reading Rainbow,” a team of
spirited sophomores, to the senior “Disney Princesses,” the tournament was full of excitement and fun competition. Sophomores Abby Sisson and Amanda Harvey of the “Reading Railroad” said they would definitely do it again. The games were refereed by teachers to keep the play fair, and leadership students kept score. The tournament was well organized, despite the fact that most team forms weren’t turned in until the day of the games. The leadership class pulled it together quickly, though, with each team captain pulling a number out of a hat to determine their place on the bracket just minutes before the first game started. Gatorball in the fall is a classic for FHS students, but for the past couple years the Leadership class has been trying to find that same level of participation for a spring game. Last year it was volleyball, this year kickball. “Kickball was really fun because we got to run around outside and hang out with our team,” said sophomore Ava Hassas. We’ll have to wait and see next year if others agree, and if this spring kickball tournament will become the “spring gatorball” if you will.
One team cheers on thier teammates from the dugout. Photo courtesy of Amanda Harvey
Nikki Strickland ‘13 Copy Editor
Fight Back Against Summer Boredom
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s June 21 approaches, everyone can look forward to those lazy summer days. A successful summer day for many people is one where the most labor-intensive activity is pouring milk into the cereal bowl. For me, a successful summer day is one spent on the couch in front of the television as Sports Center plays on ESPN for hours. It is pure summer bliss. For the first few weeks, that is. Every year, right around the time of Independence Day, I find that the Top Ten is not so interesting the third time around, but I can’t stop watching. I’m trapped in an endless loop of Sports Center. Boredom slowly seeps in. As I watch the same Albert Pujols home run repeat hour after hour I can’t shake the feeling that my summer is slowly wasting away. I’m sure we’ve all felt this at some time or another, this sinking feeling of summer boredom. But before we find ourselves trapped inside our own routines again, we should all know that there are ways
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to shake things up. Here are two old favorites, a way to relieve some of that summer boredom. Wiffle Ball: Our national pastime in lightweight plastic form! With a good wiffle bat, literally anyone can become a wiffle Babe Ruth. But any pitcher could just as easily be a wiffle Nolan Ryan because of the funky spin that can be put on a wiffle ball. Plus, there are no official rules on how to play the game, leaving room for endless variations, meaning that wiffle ball could be played for hours before it gets old. Pool Basketball: When played correctly, this game is the Mixed Martial Arts of the summer sports world. There will be bruises. There might be blood. There is no guarantee that players won’t be kicked out of the water by lifeguards, seeing as “Horseplay” is a key factor in Pool Basketball strategy. But one thing is for sure, in its purest form, Pool Basketball is never dull.
Walker Carlson ‘13 Sports Editor
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Kelly Out, Barbee In
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010-11 was a season of renewed competitive play from the Fairfax boys varsity basketball team. The squad had a record above .500, at 13 wins and 12 losses, and reached the regional playoffs for the first time in five years. Now that the team is on the verge of becoming a consistent competitor in postseason play, a new head coach has been brought in to replace Coach P.J. Kelly, and to take the Rebels to new levels of success. Coach Mike Barbee, a lifelong Woodson Cavalier, will come across town next year to become a Fairfax Rebel for what will be his first job as head coach of a varsity team. The transition between schools and basketball programs can be a time-consuming process, but Coach Barbee recently took a few minutes out of his day to answer a few questions about himself and the upcoming season.
Walker Carlson ‘13
Mike Barbee, a coach for Woodson in 2010, will be the head of Fairfax basketball in ‘11. Photo by Walker Carlson
Sports Editor
Q &A
with Barbee
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your basketball history? A: I played basketball in high
school at Woodson and was a three-year varsity player. I attended Christopher Newport University but did not play there. I started coaching as a sophomore in high school in a local rec league but my first high school coaching job was as assistant freshmen coach at Woodson, which I started immediately after graduating college. I did that for one year before becoming the head JV coach which I held for six seasons. I was also an assistant varsity coach for the past three seasons.
Q: How would you describe your coaching style? What are some of your philosophies? A: I try to be very positive when
I coach so I don’t get too high with the wins or too low with the losses. Basketball is a tournament sport so it is all about how you are playing in February. I am a detail-oriented person. I believe the little things are what makes the difference between winning and losing. And I am a
strong supporter of weight lifting and conditioning work. We will be known for being a very strong, quick, tireless, and intelligent team.
Q: What are some of your strengths as a coach? A: I think my strengths as
a coach are my work ethic, my positive attitude, and game planning. I am a gym rat. I am always working out and hope to impart these ideas on the players. You will probably see me in the weight room or in the gym or on the track almost every day after school. Also as I said earlier, I am a very positive person. It takes a lot of hard work to be a very good player or team, but I try to make the process fun. As a coach I am very analytical, so I love to research other teams through scouting, film, and stats. I spend a lot of time preparing for every opponent and making sure our game plan will put us in the best chance to succeed against that particular opponent.
Q: What drew you to Fairfax? A: I have always thought very
highly of Fairfax. I live very close to the school so I have had a lot of experience with the community and l love how tight the bond between the area and the school is, especially with athletics. I have also always been impressed by the kids here in their willingness to work and their personal drive to succeed. And lastly, I like that it is both a strong academic school and a school with a lot of athletic talent. I am also a teacher so I am excited to work with kids who excel both on and off the court.
Q: What are your goals for next season? A: My main goal is that we
are a team that the school and community can be very proud of. As I said, I would like us to be known as a team that is very tough and plays very intelligent basketball. But I also think we can have a very successful team next year. We have a lot of talent in the building so my goal is to compete for the district title. But it will definitely take a lot of hard work on our part to give us a shot at that goal.
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