May 20, 2010
Table of Contents 4 FHS retired teacher Mitch Sutterfield gets elected to school board.
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In need of a summer job? Use our guide to rake in some big bucks over the break!
AP Gov10 The ernment test,
interrupted by a cheating scandal, challenges the morals and ethics of high school test takers.
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seventeen days away. Make your own prom look with these crafty ideas.
Check out the predictions for the 2010 World Cup. Photo courtesy of fifa.com
Rebel Roar Newspaper Staff 2009-2010 Emily Buzzard Jordan Sharpe Ediors-in-Chief Aneela Wadan News Editor Matt Reihing Commentary Editor
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Zafar Shaw Entertainment Editor Emily Stone Features Editor Managing Editor Sam Brott Walker Carlson Sports Editors
Jessie Mason Business Manager Toni Rayder Jordan Rummel Art Directors Lauren Millette Advisor
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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.
letter from the editors
Emily: May is our month of trial and error. In fact, we have had more errors than ever. Just look at Jordan’s face… or my double (okay, triple) chin(s).
Jordan: Thanks for that, Emily. Our process in taking pictures for the Letter from the Editor is the quintessence of trial and error. May is our trial and error issue for what next year will be like, because our new editors for the 2010-2011 school year are running the show.
We will make mistakes, we can’t promise otherwise. What we can promise is an effort to improve. We will, as a whole, work to correct the errors that inevitably come from trial. We will (try to) minimize the amount of Youtube videos being watched, and maximize the amount of quality articles being written. And, we will try to embrace the changes and hardships that come with a new school year. As you read this month’s issue, keep in mind this is our first issue as Editors-in-Chief. These are our first impressions. You are our most valuable critics. In order to make this paper Fairfax High School’s, we need your opinions. Feel free to email us your comments on our issues, we want this paper to be a reflection of not only room E-112, but every student at FHS.
This is our little preview, what we want our paper to look like for our term as Editors-in-Chief. But this paper isn’t just our personal opinions; we want to epitomize the feelings of the school as a whole. We want to represent all Fairfax Rebels. First impressions are important, and through these pictures you see who we really are. What you see is what you get. In our first issue as Editorsin-Chief, we hope you like our first impressions.
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Sammy’s Story
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amantha Rittenburg has missed more school this year than any slacker would dream. Between multiple surgeries, remissions, and infections, Rittenburg has more valuable things to focus on. She has ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a disease which consists of having ulcers in the colon and causes uncomfortable stomach pains. There is no known cure for ulcerative colitis, but surgery is often used to make the patient be more comfortable, and possibly enter remission. Unfortunately, the Rittenburg family has known all of this since she was four. Upon diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, doctors immediately went to work with Rittenburg. By six, she underwent her first major surgery, where her large intestine was completely removed. In replacement, a pouch was made out of a portion of her small intestine. Surgery often brings complications and Rittenburg developed a case of pouchitis, in which her replacement pouch became infected. Fortunately, Rittenburg is beyond “tough.” Her fearless fight for the cure carries over to every aspect of her life. You can join Sammy in her fight against ulcerative colitis by walking or donating on ccfa.org for Sammy’s team, “Laxers for the Cause”.
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From baseball to football T
he new head coach was finally announced on April 14th. The position was given to a very familiar face, Coach Kevin Simonds. The decision was made after head coach Chris Haddock opted to make the move to Centerville High School after three years as the head man at FHS. Last season he took the Rebels to their best season in nearly 10 years, with a record above .500 and an appearance in the playoffs. Coach Haddock will surely be missed, but his replacement is definitely qualified for the job.
Simonds has coached baseball since coming to Fairfax as well, and was already the Varsity baseball team’s manager when the announcement was made. Add on a job as a math teacher, with two young kids, and a wife and you have a pretty busy day. He says,“My family and I will sit down after the baseball season ends and discuss what role I will take with the baseball team next year,” Simonds has big hopes for his football team next year, too. “I expect the Rebels to prepare and play like champions. I am also looking (for us) to make a run at the Liberty District Title and go deeper into the Northern Region playoffs.”
“Coach Simonds is well suited for this position,” Haddock said. “He was a great These are high expectations, but with asset to me as an assistant and will be a another year of experience under his belt, great leader of this football program for Simonds is poised to carry the Rebels to the future. He has worked very Coach Simmounds will be coaching the top. football in this upcomng season. hard and has done a lot for Fair- Photos by Aneela Wadan fax High School.” Walker Carlson ‘13 4 Sports Editor
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Are you down with DECA?
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he Fairfax DECA team participated in the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) held in Louisville, Kentucky from April 26-27. Thirteen thousand students participated in this annual event. Fairfax sent 21 students: five groups of three each submitted “manuals,” while three individuals and one group of three did “role plays”. Two teams, one comprised of senior Victoria Sachs, senior Sabrina Mattin, and junior Rachel Guy and the other of juniors Sophia Andreatos, Aubry Prior, and Rachel Kim, got fourth place for their manuals. Role playing involves acting out a scenario dealing with situations in the business world (ethical debate, communication issues in the workplace, etc.) in front of a judge. Manuals are 11 or 30 page papers prepared beforehand. Sachs, Mattin, and Guy submitted a Financial Literacy Promotion Project to increase awareness about financial literacy, a project that already won them first place at States. They created a life-size game in the Multi-Purpose Room called “A Life That Makes ¢ents,” an informative packet (handed out to all seniors during the Senior Transition Workshop on April 8), a video, and a quiz. The team also gave a 10 minute presentation to a judge using posters created by senior Ashleigh Davis,
and answered five minutes of questions. “This was especially important to me because I’ve been involved in DECA competitions all through high school, but had never made it to ICDC before because of my schedule and other issues. So to get fourth place at my first [and last] time at ICDC was pretty amazing,” said Sachs. “I am extremely proud of the DECA members who traveled to Louisville this year. It was an outstanding conference where the students had the opportunity to meet and network with students from all over the world,” said Mr. Barrow, the Advanced Marketing teacher. DECA is a co-curricular organization that helps students prepare for future business careers. “More importantly, it provides opportunities for students to gain people skills, go on awesome field trips, get scholarships, and compete against the best and the brightest in the world,” said Sachs. To join the Fairfax chapter, you must be enrolled in a marketing class.
Anurag Bhatnagar ‘10 Features Editor
DECA participants are awarded for their excellent performance. Photos courtesy of Victoria Sachs
Sutterfield wins school board chair M
r. Sutterfield, who retired last June after 32 years teaching and coaching, ran for election to be a member of the City of Fairfax School Board. His victory in the May 4 election ensures him a spot as a member of the School Board. The School Board, which is a five-member body that requests funding for schools in the City of Fairfax from the City Council, holds two or more meetings per month. In the past, the Board has approved funding for investments in Fairfax High School’s foreign language department, late busses, computers, and the installation of a turf field. These investments are supported by the
taxpayers in the City of Fairfax, who each pay an average of $6,200 to cover $115 million in government functions. Of that $115 million, forty percent is appropriated to schools, and five percent of that is given to the School Board for discretionary spending. This spending distinguishes schools in the City and adds value. When asked his motive for running for the Board, he answered simply: “Three words: Continue the Mission.”
Brian Berenbaum‘10 Copy Editor
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News Briefs
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Upcoming Events May 24th: SOL testing begins June 5th: Prom June 18th: All Night Grad party
ISEF took place in California last week which was attended by two Fairfaxians, Atif Javed and Aditya Mazmudar who placed fourth internationally. Photo courtesy of Aditya Mazmudar Race for the Cure is on June 5 in Washington D.C. The race begins at 8:00 for runners and 8:15 for walkers.
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Robotics Team Led by Brendon Stempniak has won the DC Area High Schools Mini Urban Challenge Robotics Competition.
What’s up in Leadership?
Powderpuff- Classic: When girls get a chance, not only to prove their manliness, but to represent their class in the biggest battle of the year. So, ladies, swipe on the under-eye (black) and tie on the flags because it’s about to get ugly. You can see the Freshmen and Sophomores battle it out on May 26 starting at 6, Juniors and Seniors meet at 7:15.
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Volleyball Tournament: Are you • ready to get your game face on, create the coolest team name, and dominate the court? I know I am (shout out to Team D). This spring, Leadership is trying something new, a volleyball tournament outside on our very own astro-turf stadium. Get a team together and spike it up! June 4 at 3 PM.
Mr. Fairfax: What could be better than seeing the studs of the school dance to Miley Cyrus, or impersonate Mr. Lott? That’s right, absolutely nothing. So be sure to get your cameras ready and come out to the best (and only) pageant show of the year: Mr. Fairfax. The show starts at 7:00 on May 21st.
WE NEED YOUR HELP: Any suggestions for new events, spirit days, or pep rally games? Send me an email at khurd11@yahoo.com! -Kristina Hurd
Entertainment
The Emily Over: Prom Edition P
rom is coming soon, don’t spend money on getting your hair and makeup done, I am going to show you a great look to rock at prom. First, I will show an easy way to do eyeliner, for a picture perfect look. And say you have short hair like Ellie Jordan, I will show you how to do the famous headband braid. It’s simple and elegant and looks great!
Hair:
Step one: Divide three sections of hair at the top of your head where you want to start your braid. Step two: Next, on the side of the braid closest to your forehead, gather a moderately sized section of hair and add it to the section of the braid that it is closest to. Then, cross the section of hair under the middle section just like braiding your hair normally. Step three: Repeat step two using a section of hair that is opposite to the side that you just added hair to. Since it can be difficult to sort through the hair, a pick comb can be used to help. Step four: Continue to braid while alternating both step 4 and step 5. When there is no more hair left to braid, secure it with a bobby pin. Step five: Finally, add a small amount of hairspray to eliminate any extra pieces of hair.
Winged out liner:
Step one: Put a base on your eyelids so your eyeliner stays all night. (Tip: When doing a winged eyeliner use liquid liner with a felt tip brush) Step two: Start close to the lash line of your eyelid and do small stokes working outward. Step three: Next, begin winging out again with little strokes, curving the line up. (Tip: When applying winged eye makeup don’t bring your wing out too far or else you could look like a hooker or Amy Whinehouse ) Cat eye Cat eye can be really similar to winged our eyeliner, but if you do it right it definitely has its own funky look. Winged eyeliner should be more subtle where cat eye is a more bold look. First follow steps one and two of winged eyeliner look but bring it in further to the corner of your eye and draw a line to tear duct. Step Three: When you have the outer edge thicker draw a line from outer edge of your eye up towards your eye brow, stop at your eye socket bone is and where your brow bone starts. Step Four: Connect the line to the rest of the eyeliner and fill in the space (make a triangle shape). Colorful Eyeliner Follow steps one and two of windged out liner. (Tip: Black eyeliner makes your lashes look thicker) Step three: Take a colorful kohl eyeliner pencil (ame color as your dress) and draw a line right above your first line Step four: Take that same eyeliner and line your bottom lash line and water line and connect it to the top eyeliner Step five: Take a glitter eyeliner the same color as the colored liner you usedand go over the colored eyeliner for a dramatic look!
Emily Robinson ‘11 Staff Writer
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Celebrity Look-a-likes
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Selena Gomez
Entertainment
Steven Kendall ‘11
Annamarie Meinsen ‘12
David Hollinger ‘13
Dakota Fanning
Jake Austin
Michael Cera
Summer Music Festivals!
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ith summer just around the corner, many students are gearing up for trips to add excitement to their vacation and fill the otherwise empty, boring void. One of the most tantalizing forms of entertainment during the dog-days of summer are the various music festivals around the country, and the world. Music festivals offer a mixture of music for a wide variety of people and usually last a number of days. Some of the more popular music festivals around the country include Bonnaroo, Virgin Fest, Lollapalooza, and Essence Music Festival. Some more low-key festivals such as the indie music centered Pitchfork Festival in Chicago, IL and state centered festivals such as the Florida Music Festival and Conference are just two examples of excellent places to discover new music and see some amazing bands live. Senior Mike Elliott attended Spaghettifest, an independent music festival here in Mount Solon, Virginia, and said it was an “absolutely great experience. There was this neat cliff overlook where you could see the main stage and the bands performing there.” Elliott said that the best part about the music festival was just “having a good time.” Junior Sophia Andreatos, echoed Elliott when sharing her opinion that, “Music festivals are a good way to experience people and music culture, but as far as music goes, you should just listen to it on iTunes.” No matter what your opinion is on them, summer music festivals are one of the best ways to spend one’s summer just to relax, meet new people, and enjoy some great music. Local upcoming festivals include but are not limited to:
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Virgin Fest in Baltimore, Maryland All Good in Masontown, West Virginia The Vans Warped Tour at Merriweather Post Pavillion FloydFest in Floyd County, Virginia GrahmFestUSA in Wythe County, Virginia Weekly Concerts in the Park in Bristol, Virginia Wayside Bluegrass Festival in Partick County, Virginia Iron Maiden World Tour in Bristow, Virginia
Matt Reihing ‘11 Staff Writer
Entertainment
Iron Man 2 - solid, but not super I t is finally here, the much anticipated, summer blockbuster super hero sequel of 2010. Iron Man 2 rocked theaters on Friday, March 7, grossing over $50 million in the opening twenty four hours. Many itched to know what was going to happen to the legendary Tony Stark, as he established Iron Man as the savior and peacekeeper of the 21st century in the first movie. Well, he came back bigger, better, and a bit more egotistical than before. The sequel begins where the original movie left off, with good feelings and world peace privatized by Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). But to every high, there is an equal low, one that puts Stark against three enemies: Whiplash, a Russian ex-convict named Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) that mimics the Iron Man suit, but is armed with electric whips; Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), a rival technologies industry owner that mass produces drone Iron Men; and finally himself. Yes, if two enemies weren’t enough, Tony Stark must also cope with his fading health and emotional deterioration. But Stark does receive the much needed assistance to take on this tri-obstacle from old friends and new. For example, his possible side-kick; Rodney (Don Cheadle), a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force that fights alongside him in a second iron man suit. Also, to cope with his emotional woes, Ms. Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) steps up to the plate. The new additions are Stark’s personal body guard, Hogan (Jon Faveau), and a sassy yet sexy lawyer named Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson). All of these new aspects make this action packed sequel a definite must see in theaters. But it isn’t a total five star in my book. The problem with every sequel is it
must equal or succeed the reputation the first movie set. Iron Man 2’s bar was set high, almost to an unreachable point. The plot of Iron Man 2 could be expanded in many dif- Iron Man 2 premiered on May 7. ferent direc- Photo courtesy of www.marvel.com tions, which makes the story line seem unfocused. They should have had one arch enemy, preferably Whiplash, who epically battles Iron Man throughout the movie, injected with suspenseful cliffhangers that put the audience on the edge of their seats. All you have in Iron Man 2 is a thirty second fight scene where Whiplash is easily defeated and says the same cheesy exit line after both fights: “You loose.” Despite this, Iron Man 2 is a solid movie, one that should be experienced in theaters before you netflix that janks. Filled with unexpected humor, special effects that will blow you out of your seat, and technology that makes the iPad look primitive, Iron Man 2 will rock your socks.
Elliot Meyer ‘11 Staff Writer
YO! listen to this, Shaw-ty!
10. ”OMG” by Usher feat. Will.i.am. 9. “Airplane” by B.o.B feat. Hayley Williams and Eminem 8. ”Crickets” by New Boyz 7. ”I Made It” (Cash Money Heroes) by Kevin Rudolph 6. ”Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo 5. ”Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi ft. Ratatat & MGMT 4. ”White Girl” by Trina ft. Flo-Rida & Git Fresh 3. ”Solo” by Iyaz 2. ”Carry out” by Timbaland feat. Justin Timberlake 1. “Hey Daddy” by Usher
Zafar Shaw ‘11
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The Dowd
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y name is Kevin Dowd and I wish I was as funny as Emily Buzzard. In fact, due to all the negative and positive responses received from “The Buzz,” I wanted to write “The Buzz” this month. Enjoy my rendition of a truly fabulous column usually written by a truly fabulous and beautiful person. HOT NOT Undershirts as clothes Going to prom What is more exciting than wearing an old white tee-shirt and pretending it is socially acceptable to wear to school? Nothing. This trashy fashion statement is soon to move beyond the hooligans of FHS, and onto the runways. Brunch/Grazing There is nothing wrong with eating all day, even if you are provided with three solid meals. My advice? Just graze openly in all of your classes that food is allowed. If your teacher doesn’t allow food and you are still hungry (or in my case, bored) than just eat anyway. Who cares about insubordination?
If you are a man, prom is just a money sucker. $65 tickets, $150 tux, $70 limo, and $50 dinner? Contrary to any girl’s beliefs, prom isn’t priceless. I don’t care if you had to pay for the “expensive” dress! They all look the same anyway. Having friends Anyone that knows me knows that I don’t believe in friends. In fact, I think it is important to go out of my way to make sure I don’t have friends. Not showering or brushing your teeth regularly is the easiest way to ensure loneliness. Trust me; I go showerless on a regular basis.
AP cheating catastrophe
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n Monday, May 3, as students were leaving the testing area after completing the AP Government exam, a “testing irregularity” occurred, as a paper containing relevant material to the exam was found on the ground. I’ll be the first person to admit that any cheating is wrong. That being said, there are very few people in this school who can honestly say that they have not “given nor received” unfair help with an assignment. At any AP exam, however, the same student who may share answers to a homework assignment (again, I’m not saying that’s “ok”) wouldn’t dare cheat. It’s just not worth the extreme consequences. But such consequences now seem very real to some students, students who were in no way involved in any sort of cheating, and who cannot be certain that their test will be scored due to the discovery of a “cheat sheet”. The cheat sheet contained government related information. That much was set forth in a written statement from Mr. Goldfarb himself. Anyone can see that using such a sheet to gain an advantage is wrong. We’ve all heard that, “cheating only hurts yourself”, but by cheating on an AP test, you cheat everyone else taking the test in the entire country, however minutely. It’s truly the principle that counts. But personally, that isn’t even what bothers me the most about all of this. What really does bother me is how completely and thoroughly useless such a cheat sheet would be on an AP test. No matter how much you put on a sheet, you will have little to no advantage on either portion of the test. That’s not how AP tests work. There are no fill in the blank questions or questions that ask you to name all of the Supreme Court judges. This makes a “cheat sheet” quite possibly the worst idea ever as far as cheating or gaining an advantage on that particular test. The risk the particular student who brought in the sheet was taking was absolutely pointless. The presence of several proctors whose job it was to look for that exact sort of material meant the student was smoking at a gas station, so to speak, and it looks as if we won’t see the aftermath of the ensuing explosion until July, when AP scores are returned. 8 Kevin Dowd ‘10 Sports Editor
Ask Kevin Dear Kevin,
Emily
Commentary
People in this school hate me. One little tid-bit of drama gets out, and it’s like everyone turns Mean Girls and starts taking sides on a situation that doesn’t really exist. Please help me so I can have friends! -Desperate Diana Desperate Diana, I know you intended for your letter to go to Kevin, but unfortunately Kevin is too busy wanting to be me to write you his piece of advice. Enjoy “The Dowd” this month, because good ole’ Kevin wanted to pull the switcheroo. I apologize for the inconvenience, but frankly, I am confident that my advice will be better than the alternative. Not to be a kettle or anything, but let’s admit it guys, all Kevin does is talk about himself. High school is a world of drama. Not the Chicago kind, but the “Hi, I don’t even know you, but I hate your guts because you looked at me funny in the hallway” kind. It would be insensitive of me to say ‘get over yourself, I’m sure no one really cares about you or what you do,’ so I won’t, I’ll just imply it. In reality, your friends probably aren’t mad at you
because of what you did; they probably just don’t like you as a person. Bullies find any excuse possible to hate someone so they don’t end up looking like the jerk for disliking someone without a reason. Real life (aka The Hills) example: Heidi and LC clearly aren’t meant to be friends. They were never anything more than “frienemies” or friend enemies. Spencer gave LC a reason to hate Heidi, and so the friendship ended. Keep your chin up Diana. One day, if you win the lottery or get a crazy inheritance, people might like you. Money changes everything. Just don’t stress over it. Not everyone can be as well liked and perfect as Kevin Dowd or me.
Emily Buzzard ‘11 Business Manager
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3 an ‘1 el Tr h c a &R inding a job is hard; especially if you nd a l ick r are under 18 years old, or for that t S kki i matter, under 16. Some places will hire yN young teens, the tricky part is finding the ones that will, and proving that you deserve the job more than someone older, and most likely, more experienced. But luckily, there are professions open to hiring hardworking adolescents, you just have to find them.
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nder 16 and looking for a job? You’re not alone. Money is starting to become important, but who will hire you when you can’t even drive to get yourself to and from work? We went out in search of places that will, and here’s what we found: 1. The ideal summer job: an ice cream shop! You could try Baskin Robbins, Ben and Jerry’s, Coldstone, or many others. They’ll employ you as long as you have a work permit and are willing to be there. We walked into Ben and Jerry’s at Fairfax Corner with high hopes and left with a smile and the website for online applications in hand. Sure scooping and mixing different flavors might get boring after a while, but think about all the advantages you get: unlimited ice cream discounts and forearm muscle strength! 2. Of course, you can’t forget the movie theaters. Tickets may be expensive, however that won’t be a problem if you’re the one working there. Besides a good salary, the employees get
are hostessing at local restaurants, or working at a store in the mall. These can be great, but also tough because there are others applying for that same job. One way to stand out when applying for a job is to actually talk to your interviewer. Talking about yourself is fine. In fact, it’s good, but also listen to what your interviewer is saying. Ask questions if you want to know more about something, or are curious about a certain job. It will show that you are really interested in the job and have done your research.
the first tickets to a movie on opening night, along with their employee discount! Now, from our own experiences at the Fairfax Corner Cinema Deluxe, you may want to look at a smaller movie theater. They ever so politely told us they were not hiring, which is to be expected at a big theater. 3. Last, but not least... grocery bagging. It may not sound as exciting as all the other options, but grocery bagging is often overlooked. First, there are the grocery stores located within every 5-minute drive. They’re everywhere; meaning it is very convenient for you to get to work, without the worry of arriving late. Also, the pay may not seem like much at first, but if you work five hours each week, by the end of the month, you’ll have at least a hundred dollars more than you started with. At Wegmans, there are so many different things you can do that you’re sure to find a job. We talked to some workers and were given applications to fill out and bring back anytime. So take it into consideration. Plus, you’ll always get grocery bonuses!
Getting a Job... At Potbelly’s
Ask the Shift Manager
Richie Mapp What qualities do you look for in a potential employee? Honesty, integrity, courtesy, character, interest in the position What requirements does the company have for employees? Age 16, a lot of enthusiasm, and integrity. What advice would you give to a person before an interview? Be on top of things. Don’t just leave an application, call back. You need to express your interest.
Photos courtesy of Emily Buzzard.
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ighteen is a big step in the working world. Before you do turn 18, there are some limitations. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs available. While you’re under 18 you could find a fun summer job as a lifeguard, a camp counselor, or- if you want something less seasonal –you could try hostessing. 1. The most common summer job may be lifeguarding. However, before you try to score an interview, you need to get certified. Certification can be easy; all you need to do is take a class and a couple tests. First, you’ll need to know how to swim. You’ll also learn CPR, and first aid techniques. To register for a class, check out www.american lifeguard.com, or look at any lifeguarding company. Lifeguarding is a real privilege because you have the chance to save lives every day. You could be someone’s hero! And while you’re waiting for your moment of glory to come, you can sit out and work on that new summer tan. 2. If you enjoy working with children, then the perfect job for you is camp counseling. Almost every recreational center has a camp program over the summer, and they will hire practically anyone who looks friendly, is free of a criminal background, and can place a band-aid on a cut. For eight hours a day, you can earn up to $8 an hour. If you plan to return to the same camp the following year, they usually give you a 4% pay raise. In addition to the good pay, you occasionally get free rides to amusement parks and other field trips, and the job itself is very carefree; all you have to do is entertain the kids. Visit your local RECenter to apply for a job or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec/ campjobs.htm. 3. Have a favorite restaurant in mind? Want to get free carry-out? Well, one option is to be a hostess. We took to the street and applied for jobs at California Pizza Kitchen, Potbelly’s, Caribou Coffee, and Chipotle. Now, we were denied by all but Caribou Coffee because of our age, but for those of you that are older than 16, they would be great places to work. Depending on what the restaurant’s currency policy is, hostesses usually make minimum wage, however some places have a set price rate which results in higher pay. This job is exceptionally suitable for high school students, since the hours aren’t very demanding and usually only require you to work up to four hours a day. Overall, hostessing is simple and fun, just remember to look presentable.
Features
Meet your student gov’t reps
Plans for SGA?
Make everything bigger. Come up with something fun that people wouldn’t normally do. Why do you think you’ll be good at your position?
I love Fairfax, and I want to make next year one to remember. Three words to describe yourself?
Dedicated, insane, relentless. Favorite Quote?
“If your actions inspire others to become more and do more, you are a leader.”
Kolin
Atkinson
Plans for SGA? Fun and excitement. That’s it. Favorite subject? AP Psychology Why do you think you’ll be good at your position? I’m dedicated and I’ll make a difference in the school. What kind of books do you enjoy reading? The Rebel Roar. What do you like to do in your free time? Play sports. Three words to describe yourself? Fun, fluffy, floppy. Favorite Quote? “Keep it real!”
Ashton
Plans for SGA? I’m pretty psyched for next year because it is the 75th anniversary of the school. I want to improve the school from the successes we’ve had in the past, this year, and of course, next year. Why do you think you’ll be good at your position? I like to listen to other people’s opinions before deciding on what is best. What do you like to do in your free time? I like to support Fairfax! I mean, I’m here all day most days anyway. I also am pretty into band and like to play lacrosse. Favorite Quote? “Excellence is a result of expecting more than others think is possible.”
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Plans for SGA? I plan to capitalize on the extra funding our school receives due to the 75year anniversary and make a mural for the Class of ‘11. Favorite subject? TV production Favorite color? Of course the rebel blue! Hobbies? Playing sports, lifting, hanging out with my friends, and eating. Three words to describe yourself? Passionate, Enthusiastic, Fun-loving. Favorite Quote? “If you’re not first, you’re last!”
Plans for SGA? The 75th anniversary’s coming up and it’d be cool to have a big event. Favorite Subject? Spanish Why do you think you’ll be good at your position? I have experience and this year helped me see where I need to improve. Favorite books? Anything by Merriam-Webster and The Princeton Review. Three words to describe yourself? Enthusiastic, kind, dedicated What do you like to do in your free time? Hang out with Emily Buzzard!
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Plans for SGA? I will make school spirit a priority. Favorite subject? English Three words to describe yourself? Confident, chocolate, levelfive-determined. Why do you think you’ll be good at your position? I have lots of leadership experience and I know how to be in charge. What kind of books do you enjoy reading? Dan Brown’s books Favorite Quote? “Today is a tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.”
Chad
Allen Plans for SGA? Make the school more spirited and make everything more fun. Favorite Subject? English Why do you think you’ll be good at your position? I have SG experience and can make good executive decisions Three words to describe yourself? Loud, caring, determined. What do you like to do in your free time? Run track, chill with friends, and drink smoothies (since I work at Smoothie King).
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Powderpuff Predictions Who do you think is going to win Powderpuff?
Freshmen Natalie Dillinger and Kallie Pugh
Sophomore Christina Kim
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he annual Fairfax Powderpuff Football Tournament is one of the most anticipated cutthroat events held all year, and with good reason. Not only is powderpuff a chance for all the female jocks of Fairfax to play some football, it’s also an opportunity for each of the classes to come out victorious. Freshmen face the biggest challenge in the game, being the youngest class, and basically the worst at everything. The only thing they don’t lack is confidence. Freshman Natalie Dillinger describes her game plan, “We see them, we hit them, we run.” She also lists their perceived advantages: “We have skill, talent, and pure awesomeness.” Another freshman, Callie Pugh, states that the advantage of the freshman team is that “We’re freaking awesome.” Sophomores are looking to snag a victory over the freshmen, to keep their pride. They don’t seem to be worried, with all the trash-talking that is occurring. Sophomore Christina Kim says “the freshmen look like pansies and we will beat them.” She adds, “We’re super speedy, have super muscles, and
have super catching skills.” Jessie Brown, another sophomore is also coming into the game with confidence. “We pretty much have the whole thing on lock.” She adds, “I would love to see the freshmen choke.” The junior class has to face off against the seniors, who are not going to give up a win easily. Juniors Kelsey Phillips and Abigail Baughman said “we have heart.” ”They’re going down” they added. However, the seniors are coming into the game with the most confidence. Senior Emily Brickhouse says her goal is simply to “kill the juniors”. Another senior, Olivia Mershon, says that the seniors will obviously win because “we’re faster, swifter, stronger, and better-looking”. You can see the Powderpuff game played on Wednesday, May 26th. The game between freshmen and sophomores will be played at 6, and juniors and seniors will play at 7:15.
Emily Stone ‘12 Managing Editor
Seniors Emily Brickhouse and Olivia Mershon
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“Juniors, because I have to deal with them next year.” -Ian
“Seniors of course! They have been playing longer, so they know the tricks of the trade” -Mr. Terrell
“I won’t take sides, but I hope it is a great game with all sorts of excitement” -Mr. Goldfarb
Prom is only 17 days away, get discounted dresses now! Shop online at www.lemondroppromshop.com
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DIY: Prom do it yourself
Wandering around the mall for hours looking for that extra something to add a little zing to your prom attire can be a pain. No worries. Finding something to spice up your prom dress or tux is no longer going to be an issue. Here are two easy and inexpensive ways to make your outfit stand out:
How to make the NO SEW roses: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Cut a 14 inch piece of ribbon. Tie a knot in the middle. Wrap the ends around the knot. Use a glue gun to hot glue the end down.
How to make a duct tape bowtie:
How to make the headbands and clips: 1. Hot glue the no sew roses and some Tule and/or feathers to a piece of felt. 2. Hot glue all of that to a stretchy exercise headband. 3. Do the same, only hot glue it to the clip.
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Put the sticky sides together.
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Fold them like a fan.
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Cut two pieces of duct tape that are 5-6 inches long.
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of duct tape. Pinch the folded piece in the middle and wrap the smaller piece around the middle.
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You have a duct tape bowtie.
Lindsey Bush ‘11 Managing Editor
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Chip and Kevin’s guide to picking up chicks PROM STYLE W ith the prom rapidly approaching, men who are not as skilled in wooing the female kind may have some questions.
Finally go in for the kill with a creative way to ask your woman to prom. Here is where you are encouraged to get creative, such as writing “Prom?” on your rippling biceps, for a special treat you can even allow her to write her response on your rock hard abs. Once you have her hooked, you need to reel her in with the promise of wonderful dates.
Chip and Kevin, you charismatic stallions, how do you make yourselves so attractive to the ladies? Contrary to what you may think, it is actually quite simple! You see, women are not terribly complicated and our patented tactics are almost guaranteed to have a high success rate, regardless of the woman you choose to grace with your presence.
What kind of wonderful dates should one have in mind? Well first off, nothing says romance like a tour of the Spy Museum followed by endless repetition of James Bond scenes (action rolls a must). Or if you would rather have a nice night in, watching the entire Rocky series really sets the mood who likes The Notebook anyway?
Before you approach your prey, be sure to have a list of pick-up lines committed to memory, as well as a list of impressive achieveTake it from us, showing a little muscle is the easiest way ments such as colOne final noteto get a “yes” from a woman. Photos courtesy of Anurag Bhatnagar. lecting a holographic As long Charizard. From as you follow the there you can continue to show her your battle Barker-Poon Courting Guide (look for the book in scars, but be sure to have a good story, preferstores soon!) you will be set for a long, fun filled ably of “saving orphans from a burning building” caliber, because nobody wants to hear how you got prom with your date of choice. Just remember, have fun, be safe, and good luck! your boo-boo from tripping while playing hopscotch in your driveway.
Chip Barker & Kevin Poom ‘10 Staff Writer and Features Editor
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WORLD CUP PREVIEW
It comes only once every four years and some say it’s better than the Olympics. Started in 1930, the World Cup has brought many nations together from across the globe to play the world’s most popular sport: soccer. The first World Cup was won by host nation, Uruguay, and the U.S. finished third; the U.S. has not made the semifinals since. The most recent World Cup, hosted by Germany in 2006, came down to a stellar finish between Italy and France, with Italy coming out victorious in a penalty kick shootout. This year, the Cup moves to South Africa. MEXICO
FRANCE
ARGENTINA
Facing the host, South Africa, in just their first game of the tournament, the Mexican team will be at a visitingteam disadvantage early. Without any superstars, Mexico will have to work hard and take advantage of their young, energetic talent to beat out division foes Uruguay and South Africa.
After the 2006 Cup, everyone is still having trouble in removing the image of Zidane’s headbutt from the back of his or her head. Although France is ranked 10th in the world, the country had some trouble qualifying for the tournament and will have to prove itself on the international stage.
After its quarterfinal loss to Germany in 2006, Argentina will be looking to redeem itself under its new coach, and former World Cup star, Diego Maradona. Even with #1 ranked player Lionel Messi, though, Argentina will have to stay strong in order to remain atop its tough division.
SOUTH KOREA
ENGLAND
UNITED STATES
More than anything, this underdog team would love to get back to the semi-finals as it did in 2002. The South Korean team had a great regional qualifying tournament and finished first in their regional division. They could pose a serious threat to other big names in their group such as Greece and Nigeria.
Could this finally be England’s year? Assuming superstar Wayne Rooney regains health in time for the Cup, many would say yes. England’s team is looking as good as ever with Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, and John Terry to support Rooney. If all goes well, England should be able to breeze through round one.
Once again, it looks like the team will be in the hands of midfielder Landon Donovan. The American team brings a solid defense to the table, but without the return of striker Charlie Davies, its attack is questionable. The U.S. will have to battle hard to get past Algeria and Slovenia in round one.
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NETHERLANDS
ITALY
After hosting the Cup in 2006, midfielder Michael Ballack and forward Miroslave Klose will lead the team out of Germany and into South Africa. Their division is tough with Ghana, Serbia, and Australia, but with all of its experience, Germany shouldn’t have too much trouble marching into first.
With a completely new, rejuvenated lineup, Netherlands is a top contender for this year’s cup. Besides the new lineup, the Dutch has gone undefeated thus far under new coach Bert van Marwijk. The team was unstoppable in the qualifiers as they won all eight of their games.
Italy has, perhaps, the lightest first schedule of all, with their biggest threat being Paraguay. Led by world class keeper Gianluigi Buffon and midfielder Andrea Pirlo, the Italian team looks to make a run at its second consecutive World Cup Championship after its win over France in the 2006 Cup.
BRAZIL
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
Without a doubt, Brazil’s divsion is the most competitive. Similar to Italy, Brazil is led by its keeper and midfielder: Julio César and Kaká. Always a top contender, Brazil holds the most Cup Championships ever. Being ranked number one in the world, it has the team to get another.
Besides Brazil, Portugal also has to deal with Ivory Coast in the divsion. Having the player with not only the most on-field presence in the game, but also the best looks, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese will always pose a huge threat to any team.
All eyes will be glued to the number two-ranked Spain and its stacked team. Of ESPN’s top 50 players, Spain has nine, the most of any team. With the entire field filled with superstars, the Spanish team has high expectations and many eyes watching.
WORLD CUP BY THE NUMBERS:
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The U.S.’s current world ranking, according to FIFA.com
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The number of world championships for the U.S.
*Flags courtesy of www.flags.net
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The number of world championships for Brazil.
900
The face-value price of a “pitch-side seat” at the World Cup final.
Sam Brott ‘11 Staff Writer
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Determined, dedicated, committed Junior Goalie Sam Cormode verbally committs to Virginia Tech F or the past three years, junior Sam Cormode has led the girl’s varsity soccer team, starting in the goal since she stepped foot on the turf freshman year. Cormode, a ten year soccer veteran, is ready to take her game to the next level, having verbally committed to play soccer for Virginia Tech. Cormode attended the Virginia Tech soccer camp over the summer, in which she played in front of many college coaches. “I was injured then, so I didn’t think I looked very good,” Cormode said, thinking back on her experience. Unknown to her, however, the Tech coaches were extremely interested in her play. “They called me, telling me that they had come across my résumé, Junior goalie Sam and I was one of Cormode reaches their highest prosto prevent a goal pects,” she said. This in warm-ups. Photo past spring, she viscourtesy of Sam Corited the campus, get- mode. ting a tour of both
the school, and athletic program. “As I was walking out, he [the athletic director] said to me ‘You know I just gave you an offer, right?’ And I freaked out!” she recollects. “Playing in college is beyond what I could have imagined. Tech is amazing, and being able to play soccer there is even more amazing,” she said. Cormode always sought to play soccer in college, yet knew that division one was tough to get in. Playing professional soccer, however, is not in Cormode’s future. Instead, Cormode plans on coaching players who could one day be professional, “I love coaching, just as much as I love playing,” she said. Since age eight, Cormode has played goalie; a stressful, challenging position in any sport. “I love the rush you get, and the responsibility it takes to play in the goal. You’re an impact player. The game sits on your shoulders.”
Jordan Sharpe ‘11 Editor-in-Chief
Varsity lacrosse comes to a loss T
he FHS boys varsity lacrosse team finished their season 5-6, and in fifth place out of eight teams in the Liberty District standings. They ended with a 3-4 record in the district, beating TJ, Marshall, and McLean. They lost in the first round of district comMcLean and Fairfax scram- petition in heartbreakble for the ball. ing fashion against South Lakes on May 6, who scored the winning goal with a mere eight seconds left in the first overtime period. The team missed out on a bid to the regional tournament by losing their final two regular season games, dropping them out of the top-four district finish necessary to advance. With senior captains Cole Allen, Drew Rutherford, and Jordan Yost in charge of midfield, attack, and defense, respectively, 22 each position has a veteran leader. Each has
been playing varsity since sophomore year and they have been working hard to keep the team improving upon their finish from last year. Unlike many other sports, the switch to the Liberty District did not benefit the lacrosse team. Langley won the AAA state title last season and continued their dominance by going undefeated in district play. “The top three teams in our district [Langley, Madison, and Stone Bridge] all have a legitimate shot at the regional title,” said head coach Ryan Brown. The Rebels beat the three teams beneath them in the standings, but did not put up much of a fight against the teams higher than them. Of the team’s six losses, four came by ten or more goals; and of their victories, three were by nine or more. The coaches are positive for next season despite the disappointing finish to this one. “We have a very strong incoming sophomore class that will step up and fill the spots of our 22 graduating seniors,” said Coach Brown. “We could be a very good team by the end of next season.”
Andrew Dilworth ‘10 Editor-in-Chief
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Rebels Roar into The plAYOFFS
Senior Jordan Yost fights for the faceoff against McLean. Photo courtesy of Andrew Dilworth.
Softball’s number 14, Sophomore Farren Tashjian, follows through as she drives the ball to the left field. Photo coutesy of Emily Buzard.
Senior Mary Szabo stands in goal, waiting for a shot to block. Photo courtesy of Emily Buzzard.
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Baseball Softball Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Girls Lacrosse Boys Lacrosse Track & Field
9-9-1 5-12 6-8-1 4-6-4 2-10 5-7 N/A
Game on Wednesday vs. TJ/Marshall Unknown as of Monday 5.17.10 Game on Monday vs. TJ Game on Monday vs. McLean Lost first round (2-15) to Langley Lost first round (8-9) to South Lakes Districts Tuesday and Wednesday *All stats updated on Monday, 5.17.10
The Rebel midfield prepares for attack. Photo courtesy of Jordan Sharpe.
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The varsity Rebel baseball team finished off the season strong as they head into the district tournament. Their final record, including their record from their tournament in Tampa, Florida, was 9-9-1, one of the best records of all of our varsity teams. One reason for the team’s success was their dominant pitching. Senior Jordan Kuchel and junior Joseph Vanderplas led the way, starting the majority of the games and then relieving each other on the mound from the field. Vanderplas pitched a one run game through seven innings against the projected state champions, McLean, and Kuchel has been solid throughout the season as well. Finishing fourth in the district, the team will receive a first round bye and play the winner of TJ vs. Marshall on Wednesday. -Sam Brott & Walker Carlson