the
Hurricane
October 15, 2015 Volume 1
The Upper School Newspaper of Cape Fear Academy
3900 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412
Copyrights and wrongs Teachers emphasize plagiarism pitfalls
Don’t let go. Reed
Sweyer and Preston Meehl lead the freshmen boys in the tug-a-war competition versus the sophomores. The boys ended up coming in second place, earning 15 points for their class. Photo by Erin Sweeney
Forget houses-- grade competition is back
Tradition lives on
After a year of testing out a new system of Cup competition in which students were divided into Houses of intermixed grades, the SGA decided to return to traditional grade rivalries. But what caused the change? Officers felt that this system was preferred. By weighing out the pros and cons of the house system, the SGA concluded that going back to class competition would be best for the students and the school.
pizza, cornhole, tug of war, and a slip-n-slide. The SGA saw significant differences in enthusiasm as students competed for their own grade level. While the seniors won with 65 points, sophomores (50) and freshmen (45) weren’t far behind.
She’s safe! Ireland Berry slides across the Upper School
lawn during the first Class Cup event. For the first time in over a year, the competitions pitted the four grades against one another. Photo by Alexandra Koch.
Secretary West Graham said, “The purpose of creating the house system was for students from different grades to have the opportunity to bond with each other, while keeping competition fair. However, students still segregated by grade within the houses, defeating this purpose.” President Rebecca Early also noted how the energy levels just weren’t the same from years past. She said, “I think it’s a lot easier to generate enthusiasm for events like tug of war or flag football or powder puff when you are competing with the people in your grade for pride,
particularly as seniors.” By reinstating competition among classes, SGA hopes to see fun, friendly rivalries return. SGA advisor Rachel Hatfield plans to stick with this decision and not re-visit it every year. She said that priorities for SGA this year are “having fun, bonding with fellow students, and having a friendly, fair competition...[and] SGA feels as though this CAN be done by class.” Students got a taste of this renewed tradition on September 1, when they gathered during their flex period for
Libby Moore said, “I loved that all the upperclassmen were really enthusiastic, because as a freshman everything’s better when the upper classes are really excited about an event.”
Most students viewed the first Class Cup as a positive start to the year. Ford Wright said, “It gave us a chance to have a break from the day and have some fun.” The fun doesn’t end there. The SGA plans a Flag Football event in November and Game Night in March. Aside from these activities, students can earn points for their grade through community service, recycling, and being on either the Honor Roll or Headmaster’s List. Eugenia Jenkins ‘16
Ignorance is no longer an excuse. From freshmen to seniors, everyone’s getting an education in the definition and consequences of plagiarism at Cape Fear. Plagiarism is a hot topic, as evidenced by the amount of time teachers are spending on it. In addition to class discussions and presentations, a revision to the Upper School handbook is planned to help cut down on plagiarism as well as to give students a second chance at rehabilitation. The revision states, “Beginning with the ‘15-’16 school year, students in grades 9-11 will receive a warning for the first instance of plagiarism, copying or unauthorized collaboration during a school year. Students will be required to redo the assignment and will receive a 30% grade deduction.” Academic Dean Audrey Holsten, who is guiding the revision, said that the school “is trying to educate students better on plagiarism and to [help] them learn from their mistakes, as the issue of copying and plagiarism can be complex and sometimes unintentional. However, after the second offense, [the policy] will return to the normal consequence of a zero on the assignment and a judiciary hearing. We want students to learn from the past.” When asked what prompted this revision, Holsten said, “It was driven by a number of cases in the past year, and we felt like we needed to find a more middle-ground for non-seniors. We needed to design/tweak the policy to allow students to have a lesser penalty and learn from their mistakes.” Freshman English teacher Teresa Lambe has already incorporated the revision into her curriculum. She said, “We did activities related to summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting, and are working on citations. During the writing of book reviews of the summer reading assignments, students researched their authors and presented this research using the skills we’d been working on. Currently, we are creating mini-projects to gather information about Nigeria since our first book is set there. Again, the skills we’ve been working on are applied in this project.” Implementation of this revision comes in other forms as well. Story continued on page 3
What’s inside Class Elections........................................ 2 Lounging Around................................... 2 College Tour............................................ 2 Cane Cafe................................................ 2 School Dance......................................... 2 Tech Savvy.............................................. 3 Exchange Students............................... 3
New Teachers......................................... 3 Math Lab ................................................. 3 Acting out................................................ 4 Auditions.................................................. 4 A Joyful Noise........................................ 5 What Lies Beneath................................ 5 Dressing for the Occasion................... 5
Senior Spotlight..................................... 5 Fitness Tips............................................. 5 Letters to the Editor............................... 6 The View from Down Here.................. 6 Senior Stats............................................. 7 Athlete Spotlights.................................. 8 Fall Sports Updates............................... 8
2 THE HURRICANE OCTOBER 15, 2015
ACTIVITIES
Officers earn right to run
Electing the future Posters filled the halls and candy bribes were passed out as class election campaigns began the week of September 8-11. Candidates raced through the halls to put up posters and influence peers prior to voting on September 11. Senior Lazelle Smith said, “Class election week is always pretty hectic. Choosing the person to vote for is sometimes hard because there is always so much campaigning going on.” Candidates planned out their campaigning tactics down to the details in the posters and the snacks that they handed out to entice their voters. Junior presidential candidate Matt Sweyer said, “All of my posters used humor as a tactic to get more votes. People usually like those kinds of posters.” On election day, tensions soared as candidates in each grade spoke to their class. From motivational speeches to loud monologues, each candidate tried to deliver their best.
“Even though there were few candidates running in the freshman class, the speeches given helped me figure out who to vote for because it revealed more about the personality of the candidate,” said freshman Martha Glenn. Around 4:00 p.m., the e-mail from Mrs. Hatfield arrived with the results. Advisory board members are: Alexa Brown, Libby Moore, Maya Tucker, Sylvia Atwood, Lexi Lampkin, Alyssa Baginski, Alicia Harris, and Maxx Middleton. Freshman class officers are: Reed Sweyer (President), Caroline Broderick (Vice President), and Kate Smith (Secretary Treasurer). Sophomore class officers are: Ford Wright (P), Bennett Dahl (VP), and Tershona Branch (S/T). Junior class officers are: Camryn Kellogg (P), Alec Wenning (VP), and Anna Kate Stephenson (S/T). Senior class officers are: Nicholas Pollak (P), Caroline Marapese (VP), and Emily Cooke (S/T). Josh Reda ‘16
Loungin’ around One of the perks of seniority is the lounge, where seniors retreat to relax. From video games to ping pong, the oldest students in the school have extra perks throughout their day. One of the best things about the lounge is the food. Parents rotate bringing in treats like cookie cakes, brownies, and popsicles. There is a catch to these treats, though. Instead of the Freshman 15, the seniors are at risk of the Senior 60 if they aren’t careful. Housekeeping is another issue. Cleaning up after themselves is an ongoing struggle. Matthew Pleasant said,”It’s crazy how fast the lounge can get messy.” Because the lounge feels like home, sometimes students forget that there are classrooms around, and the teachers’ lounge is on the other side of the wall. When the room gets too messy or rowdy, Mr. McManus or Mrs. Scuteri will close it for a few days. Intense pingpong games and FIFA matches can inspire reactions that are loud and inappropriate.
Poker place
Seniors savor special sanctum, while underclassmen sample the Cane Cafe
Diana Wasserman said,” I think it’s fair that the lounge gets taken away [even] if only a couple of people do something wrong. It is senior year-- we are in this together.” Underclassmen have some sort of a retreat, too. What used to be the checkout desk in the media center has been transformed into the Cane Cafe. Run by Chef Ed Frederick and opening in the morning from 7:30 to 8:00 and again at break, the cafe serves everything that would normally be in the cafeteria. Students can even purchase coffee. Students have raved about the new addition. Caroline Yeargan said, “I love that I can get coffee and food in the morning!” The Cane Cafe offers many advantages. Since it is located in the upper school building, students are able to get to the cafe faster after class, giving them more time to enjoy break. Julia Allen said, “I think the cafe is great because I don’t have to go all the way to the cafeteria and then come back for my next class.”
Grant Gausman ‘19
Down time. Seniors Michael
Greco and Corey OBerto watch as Bernard Austin and Matt Bangert relax in a game of Smash Bro’s in the lounge. Photo by Tony Batchler Next in line. Holt Robison, Matthew Smits and Raeven Goodman line up at the Cane Cafe. The Cafe serves snack items, such as tater tots in the morning and at break. Photo by Jan Reid
Tony Batchler’16 and Grace Ljung ‘19
School dance holds all the cards
If royal flush, three of a kind and ace in the hole were foreign to you, the Back to School Dance on September 17 provided a cheap education. With a Vegas Night theme, students could dance or compete in a poker tournament with IT faculty member Kyle Heath as the instructor and dealer. Camryn Kellogg interacted with the attendees and helped DJ throughout the night. Kellogg said, “I felt that the dance went well. It would be even better if we could get more students to come. Even so, I had a lot of fun DJ-ing.” Teachers Rachel Hatfield, Ani Scuteri, Barbara Proctor, and Mallory Tarses supervised the event, while food and drinks were provided by the freshman class officers and SGA executives. Attending the dance also promised a better Holly Ball and Prom, as all proceeds went to these two events.
Vote for me. Camryn Kellogg, candidate for class president, addresses his fellow juniors in a meeting on September 11 in Mrs. Bowen’s room. Photo by Jan Reid.
Learning to deal.
Preston Meehl, Holt Robinson, Reed Sweyer, and Bennett Dahl play a round of poker.
Taking the tour
Juniors check out northern colleges
Getting up at 4:30 am is no easy feat, but the juniors were ready to board the bus at 5:30 a.m-- the bus that didn’t arrive until two hours later. While the college tour got off to a less than ideal start, it was a memorable experience. Escorted by Hugh McManus, Becky Copenhaver, Jamison Fee, and Jonathan Allen, juniors traveled eight hours to George Washington University, in the heart of Washington, D.C. They also visited Georgetown University, George Mason University, University of Richmond, and the
College of William and Mary. The class favorite was Georgetown University. “Its beauty completely distracted me from the fact that it’s such a hard school to get into,” said PJ Middleton. Matt Sweyer agreed. “It was filled with even prettier women.” Political debates on the bus, hotel mishaps, and late-night talks brought the class together. William Coverdale said, “My best memory was of Mr. McManus was talking to us about shooting geese at the University of Richmond because of the overpopulation of geese at the campus.” Alexandra Koch ‘17
Dancing queens.
Maya (left) and Jillian Tucker (right)take control of the dance floor. Photos by Jan Reid and Forrest Singletary
Last stop. The Class of 2017 poses on the campus of College of William and Mary before heading home. Photo courtesy of Hugh McManus
OCTOBER 15, 2015 THE HURRICANE 3
ACADEMICS
Plagiarism, continued from page 1 Teachers have provided instruction in the use of turnitin.com, a website used to detect duplication and find the source of plagiarized information. After you submit an essay to the website, it feeds back an originality report with a percentage of how much of the paper is taken from other sources. Students are supposed to use it in the drafting phase to make needed adjustments if the report comes back with a high percentage of copied material. In the event of a high percentage, the teacher would sit the student down and go over ways to revise it. While Cape Fear offers a chance for
redemption, this two-chance system might not exist after high school. Every college has a different system of punishments for plagiarizing, ranging from a zero on the assignment to being expelled from the university. Mr. Ryan Chapman, who is a part-time lecturer at UNCW, said “It’s up to the professor’s discretion. They can give an F for the assignment, for the class, etc.” If a student is accused of plagiarizing and denies it, he or she appears in front of a judiciary-like hearing to dispute their case. If convicted, that person faces suspension or even expulsion from the university. This incident is permanently recorded in the transcript. West Graham 16
Window on the problem. Turnitin.com offers students a chance to identify plagiarism and
improper citations. Whenever a paper is turned in, the website highlights anything that matches a source in its archives. If over 20% of the essay is highlighted, plagiarism can be assumed. Photo contributed by Macy Magan.
Tech savvy
Fresh faculty Jamison Fee
Investing in 3-D technology moves curriculum forward On the morning of September 15, Mr. Bill Kanzinger unwrapped the latest addition to his technology repertoire, a Ultimaker 3-D printer. The initial proposal was sent at the end of last school year, and was approved during the summer. Mr. Kanzinger hopes to use his new printer, in addition to his old one, on a regular basis throughout the school. “Anyone can use it; if you have a math or science project, you can make a 3-D model of whatever you want,” said Kanzinger. The plan is to use the printer for the Upper School and Middle School Intro to Business Design classes. There are even plans to involve the fifth grade math and science classes, using the printer to strengthen their understanding of technology. Junior Paul Novak has had plenty of experience using CFA’s 3-D printers. He’s printed everything from batteries, to toy boats, to tools for his camera.
New and improved. The first thing the 3-D printer printed was a mini-robot figure. “The two
3-D printers are an easier and more effective way to connect students to the ideas they have,” said IT technician Josh Snyder. Photo by Erin Sweeney
He, along with others who love 3-D design, is excited to start using the new printer to create even better things. “It is going to be so great. This printer has a lot of finer strands, and there’s more precision and detail,” said Novak. This addition to the technology department will allow students to not only use their imaginations to create innovative models, but to also make learning more tangible. A new course in tech design provides another elective choice. In this class, students will learn Photoshop, 3-D modeling, Adobe After Effects,
game design, and video animation and editing. “This new class is cool because it’s showing me how to animate, and I like making films. I want to pursue that as a career,” said senior Matthew van Arsdale. This class will incorporate the new 3-D printer into its curriculum especially during the 3-D modeling section. “I think it’s so cool that we get to use the new 3-D printer because it’s something I’ve never been able to use before,” said freshman Laila Goudarzi. Erin Sweeney ‘16
Far from home Location, location, location International students explain decision to study abroad “I came to the USA to study different experiences. I came to Wilmington because my sister is at UNCW. She said it’s a pretty town.” Baosen Yang (“Eric”)
Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China
“I wanted to improve my English skills and take a closer look at the different culture.” Kang Kai (“Kelvin”) Shanghai, China
“ I just wanted to come to study in the US, then stay [on] the East Coast for college.” Shen Chengyi (“Danny”) Shenzhen, China
Lizzie Sweyer ‘16
Math lab finds room to grow in media center Along with new friends and new classes, the beginning of the school year also unveiled a new home for CFA’s math lab. The lab is now located in the back corner of the Media Center instead of upstairs in Cameron Hall, and students seem very pleased with the move. William Lewis said,“It’s a lot easier for me to go there now, especially since my study halls are in the same place.” Math lab instructor Claire Bennett thinks that most students will be receptive to the change. She said, “I like the switch because it’s much easier for students to access the lab, plus middle school students are less intimidated because it’s easier for them to find.” The switch was made primarily to make the lab more accessible to all students. The math lab has been seen as an Upper School utility. The new location is designed to attract middle school students as well. “I used the math lab this year
and last year, and I like it better now because it’s easier to get to,” said seventh grader William Dahl. Bennett is not concerned about sharing the space with study hall students or the cafe. “After the revamping of the Media Center next year, I believe I’ll have a space for the lab,” she said.
College counselor Mr. Jamison Fee joined the faculty on July 1. A Nashville native, he attended Lipscomb University and Vanderbilt Divinity School, receiving a Master’s of Divinity degree. Since his arrival, he has been meeting with seniors to discuss their futures. Fee said, “Watching students take on the college search process with the support and guidance of both family and school is, I believe, an incredible feeling of shared empowerment.” Aside from counseling, Fee enjoys lacrosse, fishing, woodworking, and spending time with family. Now that he lives in Wilmington, Fee hopes to learn how to sail and catch some waves. Carter Broderick ‘17
Maureen Vanscoy Ms. Vanscoy joined the Cape Fear Academy community just one year ago. Originally just teaching the eighth grade, Vanscoy is now teaching seniors in addition to her eighth grade classes. Prior to joining the CFA staff, she taught in Connecticut and worked in Brunswick County training teachers. Vanscoy said,“I love Cape Fear; the students here are so thoughtful, kind and motivated.” Macy Magan ‘19
Phyllis Melton
Adjusting to a new school is not easy. But, Ms. Phyllis Melton, who teaches honors and regular geometry, is excited to start a new chapter. Melton Gray Keith ‘18 previously taught at an alternative school for seven years in Horry County, South Carolina. With prior experience teaching at both Hoggard and Ashley high schools, she also has a previous connection to CFA’s math department: she was Mr. Cody Adams’ mentor while he was earning his teaching certificate. Melton said, “[it has been] hard getting used to all of the changes,” such as the flex schedule. Aside from all of the changes, this veteran teacher is looking forward to getting into the rhythm of CFA life. Room with a view. Mrs. Claire Bennett works with Matthew Sweyer on a math assignment. Photo by Gray Keith
Reed Sweyer ‘19
4 THE HURRICANE OCTOBER 15, 2015
FINE ARTS
Getting their act together Thespians prepare for competition
Low murmurs, nervous script readings, and anxious pacing filled the Fine Arts Center when auditions for the upcoming NCTC and winter plays were held August 27-28. Expectations added to the jitters: since the late 90s, the drama department has actively participated in the North Carolina Theater Conference, where schools perform a competitive showcase of any one-act, 45-minute play. One of the upcoming shows, No Exit, will focus on three strangers stranded in Hell together. Theater Director Jennifer Avery said,“I knew I could cut out some of the references to the set and style. This opens up the whole piece conceptually for me and the designers. I also just really love the existential element and think it is good to take to NCTC.” The CFA original work, Stealing the Teeth from the Monster While It Is Sleeping, will explore the lighter side of tragic events in life. “Writing an original piece was in the back of my head since last year. Asylum felt very collaborative and we really created a lot of that piece together. Plus, I have wanted to do a project with this material for years,” said Avery. Stealing the Teeth from the Monster While It Is Sleeping is not the work of one individual: it is a collaborative effort on the part of Avery, the cast, and the students of the theater class. These two productions will go to competition on November 6-7. The winter play, The Importance of Being Earnest, focuses on two British men who have twisted the truth to liven up their lives. Eric Kanzinger, an actor in The Importance of Being Earnest, said, “It will be a bit of a challenge because we have to use accents, but I think it will be a great show once it’s put together.”
What happens in hell stays in hell. Director Jennifer Avery blocks the opening scene of No Exit with Zachary Weinstein and Rebecca Early. No Exit features three strangers who are forced together to discover the terrifying truth of hell. Photo by Kelly Butler
Behind the scenes
Above and beyond
Students take learning to new levels at Governors School
This summer Lee Jackson, Hannah Laham, Michael Meeks, Nick Pollak, and Chris Johnson were accepted into Governor’s School at Salem and Meredith colleges. Students could go for academics or the arts and spent the summer immersed in their chosen courses. Nick Pollak took classes in three areas: Spanish, philosophy, and a self and society class. “I lived in a dorm on campus. There were about 30 guys on my hall. We all bonded really well and had an amazing time hanging out as a hall. I would recommend GS in a Kelly Butler and Emma Wright ‘16 heartbeat. It was hands-down the best summer of my life, and I grew so much Talent spotlight as a person from my experiences there,” Pollak said. Michael Meeks spent his mornings and afternoons in band rehearsal, with Filmmaker earns admission into in between. “Classes ended at Savannah College of Art and Design classes 3:15, and after that we had electives, How did you hear about SCAD? which could be anything from a yoga I went to a week-long seminar there in the summer of my sophomore year. I fell in love with the school [and] the city of Savannah, as well as the environment that I hopefully would be Auditions aren’t limited to theatrical learning and working in. productions. Honors Chorus students What got you interested Hannah Laham, Tim Groh, and Lauren in filming? Birmingham competed for a spot in the Taking video production All State Honors Chorus Competition on back in eighth grade. I September 24 at Meredith College. ended up falling in love “I always wanted to do it [States] with it and took all the related courses that I because it gives me a chance to sing could in high school. with my friends,” said Hannah Laham. What’s your favorite movie genre? These three students spent long Science fiction: it has epic and awesome stories that are grounded in reality and show hours practicing “How Do I Love Thee” by Eric Nelson. where the future may take us. My favorite Director Lynn O’Connell, who movies of this genre are the Star Wars films. personally selected the competitors, Who has been the most influential in helping you develop your goals in the film said, “The students worked hard and represented CFA proudly. Sadly, none industry? of them were selected. Over 2,000 Mr. Fancy students auditioned state wide for Do you direct, produce, film, or all of the 200 slots. There were only a handful above? of singers chosen from New Hanover I like to be involved in as many aspects of the process as possible, though I particularly County. We will try again next year!” Band students competed for a enjoy directing, editing, and filming. Kelvin Kai’ 17 place in the NCAIS Honors Band on
MAX MORRIS
class to a lecture on the philosophy of death,” he said. Lee Jackson, who studied Instrumental Music, described living in the dorms as “comfortable.” He said, “Laundry was difficult, and you had to go to a different floor and share the washer-dryer. I tried to plan ahead for it. I brought my own refrigerator.” He found the experience worthwhile. “It shows your perseverance in a subject or area and this is important when looking at colleges. [It} also gives you a perspective on residential living, outside the comfort zone of home, friends, and family. It demands independence and feeds your sense of accomplishment,” he said. Chris Johnson, who studied Choral Music, said, “It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I learned so much and made so many good friends and memories.” William Lewis ‘18
Students audition for All State Chorus, Honors Band
A joyful noise
September 11. Thirty-six students, the most in the state, were selected. According to Director Rebecca Best, only Providence Day (18 selected and Cary Academy (17) came close to that number of selectees. Upper School members were: Rebecca Holden, Cecilia DeMoss, Elizabeth Baker, Libby Moore (flute); Julia Allen (oboe); Jordan CaplansonTorrens (clarinet); Camryn Kellogg (alto sax); Will Boggio (tenor sax); Ford Wright, Cole Boggio, Landon Pierpan (trumpet); Thomas Smith, Cole Frazier (trombone); August Mills (euphonium); Lee Jackson, Walker Moore (percussion); Michael Meeks (mallet percussion). These students and Ms. Best will attend the NCAIS Honor Band Clinic October 19-20 (Mon-Tues) at High Point University. Sean Brennan ‘18
New elective offers chance to explore backstage No longer will their hard work go unrewarded. Students who put the plays and musicals together can now earn credit through the Technical Theatre and Design class. This class, taught by Technical Director Benedict Fancy, covers a range of what goes on behind the scenes of CFA’s awardwinning productions. The course covers both the design and technical aspects of production. In the design area, students will learn about stage, prop, costume, and set design, while the technical side will cover topics such as lighting and sound. The class offers a unique opportunity that will allow students to be involved in every CFA production within the year. Senior Caitlin Cook loves the class. She said that the class provides “the opportunity for people who wouldn’t normally be involved in theatre to get involved and to learn about productions from the technical side.” With the backing of the entire theatre department, the class has attracted a lot of attention from students who are passionate about fine arts. Fancy said, “The Theatre Department wants to inspire its student crew to learn how to raise the bar even higher on student-led production designs.” Andrew Reger ‘19
Draw me a map. Matthew Smits, Eric
Kanzinger, and Robert Pelosi work on a blueprint of the auditorium in Mr. Fancy’s room. Photo by Rip Judge
OCTOBER 15, 2015 THE HURRICANE 5
LIFESTYLES
What lies beneath
2015 marked the summer of sharks. Surfers and swimmers alike feared the ocean waves as shark attacks were in abundance. While floating fins were of the upmost concern, other water hazards soon surfaced. Sean Brennan, a CFA sophomore and nationally ranked surfer, encountered a jellyfish while surfing at the south end of Wrightsville Beach. “I felt this surge of pain down both [his] legs,”he said, and immediately paddled to shore to get a bottle of vinegar from his house to apply to the sting. A few days after he was stung, the swelling started to subside. He said, “The worst areas were still very painful; I now have scars on my legs from the sting.” During the summer, North Carolina seemed to be a prime spot for shark sightings and shark attacks. In Oak Island there were two early morning shark attacks within 90 minutes of each other. Both victims lost limbs and nearly died of blood loss. Brennan said that he has seen many sharks at Wrightsville Beach. “They were small, but I still steered clear of them.” In addition to being a certified surf instructor, biology teacher Carr Fullagar
is a certified CPR and First Aid Rescuer Certified-- so he knows a thing or two about beach safety. Fullagar said, “Right now the biggest threat is jellyfish.” He said that the best way to avoid getting stung is to use common sense and “swim away from them.” To avoid shark attacks, Fullagar said, “Prep yourself by watching the ‘Mick Fanning Video’,” a popular Youtube
Fit bit
Dressing for the occasion
Tips for staying in top shape According to The Center of Disease Control and Prevention, about 18.6% of boys and 15% of girls in high school are considered overweight. As a member of the Cross Country team, I stay fit through practice, which includes strenuous exercises such as planking, crunches, pushups, and pullups. We also incorporate different forms of running such as 90-minute long runs, mile repeats, 50-minute easy runs, and 500-meter repeats. My weekly routine consists of a long run on Monday, easy run and a workout on Tuesday, and either a meet or 50-minute easy run on Wednesday and Thursday. I usually have Friday off, but when I don’t, it will be an easy run and hard workout. On Saturday, I run downtown and do uphill work. Sunday is always off. You may think the most important part of staying fit is to exercise, but eating a healthy diet is equally as important. I almost always eat a healthy breakfast that consists of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and dairy. If you are planning on a day of heavy exercise, stay away from doughnuts, pancakes, waffles, and muffins, which are overloaded with carbohydrates and sugars. Scrambled eggs, an omelet, or a fruit bowl are healthier breakfast option. Lunch and dinner should be balanced meals with some sort of protein, fruit, and vegetable. Be sure to eat dessert in moderation. For example, treat yourself to a bowl of ice cream after dinner once a week, not every day. This is how I stay fit. You should try to develop your own routine of exercise or meal planning. Kate Smith ‘19
Sharks aren’t the only water hazard
video in which a surf competition contestant has a frightening encounter with a shark. A key element in beach safety is common sense. Reports of unsafe water conditions have sufficient evidence to back them up. Being safe in the water requires good judgement, but also depends largely on luck. Just ask Sean Brennan. Sebastian Hajek ‘18 and Bennett Dahl ‘18
What you don’t see can hurt you. Sean
Brennan heads back into the surf to catch another wave, while Sebastian Hajek’s ride comes to an end. Above, Brennan displays the autograph of a Portuguese man o’war. Photos by Carr Fullagar and Jan Reid
Outward Bound survivor Lazelle Smith models the essentials that helped him endure four days in the wet and wild an enthusiastic smile Helly Hanson raingear non-cotton or synthetic clothing helmet harness for rock climbing compass broken-in hiking boots synthetic/ wool socks
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enior potlight
A new school at any grade can be daunting, but Dylan D’Erminio is making the most of his senior year
What sparked your transfer from your old school? “I moved to Wilmington, and heard good things about Cape Fear Academy, so I decided to come here for senior year.” What school did you come from? “Kings High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.” What adjustments have you made since coming here? “Workload, college applications, meeting new people, and getting used to all of the new teachers.” What do you like and dislike about the school so far? “I really like the people, and I really like driving off campus for lunch. I dislike the change in the grading scale.” What differences have you noticed? “There are a lot more people willing to work hard [and] who want to be successful here.” What is your favorite course so far? “Probably AP Government, because I love learning about government, politics and what’s going on in the news right now.” What are your hobbies and interests? I love lacrosse, and hanging out with my friends. I love going “mudding” with my Jeep on one of my friend’s farms.”
Perspective “Meeting new people has been challenging for me because making new friends is difficult.” Ariana Baginski
Thomas Cooke
Listen to the music (or don’t)
Friedrich Nietzseche said “Without music, life would be a mistake.” With today’s Billboard Top 50, music itself is a mistake. Emily Norris If the song’s not about using women, it’s about abusing women; if not about marijuana, it’s about a harder drug. Our playlists are filled with songs that promote lawlessness and indecency. With a lack of substance and an abudance of profanity, today’s music is less of an elegy and more of an ode to obscenity. As enjoyable as it is to listen to Rickey Smiley and the air-horn debut in the morning, I am not a fan of listening to the most derogatory lyrics a rapper Larry Merritt ‘17 could muster at the peak of dawn. Rick Ross, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne are examples of musicians whose lyrics are nonsense and whose sound needs some TLC. Their language “Having to is ungrammatical and offensive be organized Music is inspiring. Positive music has been fosters positive actions, while songs challenging. that pursue negativity promote negative There is a responses. What happened to the lot more music of the 80s and 90s? schoolwork Why does our generation value than I had nonsense or find humor in smut? before.” There’s no substance.
What’s the biggest challenge of a new school? “Getting used to the schedule has been challenging; last year my schedule was easy and not demanding.”
Music scene: it’s just my opinion
Kendall Shaw
Vicky Lin ‘19
6 THE HURRICANE OCTOBER 15, 2015
OPINIONS
Letters Editor to the
A transplant’s thoughts of the South
The view from down here
encompass so much of the Northeast. I am a Yankee. A pure-bred, full-on But the South replaces each and every Northerner. With parents from New deficiency with something so different York and Philadelphia and a birth and so new to the average Yankee that certificate that reads Cleveland, Ohio, a lot of these missing things go by the I know the ins and outs of life above wayside. With no big cities comes a the Mason-Dixon Line. For the first 15 relaxed, friendly, beach lifestyle that’s years of my life, the South remained a impossible to find up North. The Big mystery. Dear Editor, Ten and baseball are replaced by the Images of Gone with the Wind and I’d like to congratulate Flick on the crowded, hillbilly-infested country music SEC and college football. With the lack great food they have. Every time I go in festivals swarmed my Clevelander mind of Philly cheesesteaks and New York there, there’s always really good food pizza, the South brings its own foods whenever a state past Maryland was and snacks. It’s all pretty healthy, too, like fried chicken and pork barbecue, mentioned. I went about my everyday which is a great alternative to eating life completely ignorant about the lower just to name a couple. Everything that a fast food all the time. I also really Northerner misses about his home state half of our country, perfectly content like having food options from them can be substituted with something with being a Yankee until I died. But in the library at break; it’s a lot more with a bond-trader-turned-entrepreneur Southern that is just as good-- if not convenient than having to walk to the better. as a father who saw an apparent cafeteria and back before break’s over. The North will always be my home. opportunity for his family and his small Keep up the good work! I will forever be a Yankee. I know full business to thrive, we were on the Erin Sweeney ‘16 well that once I am done with college move to Wilmington. and off on my own, I’ll be on my way Having lived in the South for two Dear Editor, to New York or Philadelphia or Boston. years, I like to consider myself a At the end of the morning For a Northerner, nothing can compare transplant. I’ve experienced the culture announcements, when Mr. McManus to the call of Sinatra’s “New York, New shock of becoming a Southerner and says, “Seniors,” only seniors should York” or the proper use of English have (somewhat) embraced it. The stand up-- not everyone. Being without “y’all” or “pop” (it’s called soda, elements that make the North and recognized and allowed to leave the get used to it). But all mannerisms South so different became increasingly Commons ahead of everyone else is aside, I think that I’m better off now that clear as I went about my first year as a privilege of the senior class. We sit I ever was as a freshman, living in the a sophomore at CFA. Apart from the all the way in the front, so when the Mistake by the Lake (aka Cleveland). demographics, these two parts of the seniors are called and everyone gets up, My experiences in the South let me country separate themselves in how the it becomes really congested and seniors meet new people, see new things, and people go about their everyday lives. end up being the last ones to leave. learn the importance of sunscreen I miss the quick-paced, city-focused, Lizzie Sweyer ‘16 (especially to us Irishmen). The South cold-shouldered-but-content lifestyles might not be my home, but it’s a pretty that Northerners follow. I miss the Big Dear Editor, good substitute. Ten and baseball. I miss the foods that I would like to thank Mr. Adams for Rip Judge ‘16 can only be found in the big cities that his commitment to helping all of his students and his long hours at school. I have come in a few times early now and he is always the first person here and the first car in the parking lot. Also, he is usually the last one here in the afternoons. He works so hard to What’s happened to our school spirit? ensure the success of his students and Baby powder flew through the air, big game? Why are we not tailgating spends most of his time here to help red and white shirts stood up tall, hands before big games against rivals? I want any student that needs it. I would like the shape of eagles flew through the to see faces painted with sorority dots to thank him for helping me personally bleachers, and cheers roared through in school colors and with athlete’s and also for his great commitment to the drizzling air. numbers. Let’s tailgate. Let’s have the school and all of his students. Lexi Lampkin ‘17 I went to an Ashley High School better turnouts at games. Let’s be the football game this weekend. best. Let’s have some pride. Dear Editor, Go to one, and this is what you’ll Instead of supporting other high The back to school dance has always see. The turnout was incredible, like school teams, why don’t we go to our had pretty low attendance. I did not nothing I’ve ever seen at a high school own teams’ games. Let’s support OUR even attend it this year. It seems like game. The school was loud and full of school. Bring lawn chairs, have themes there is not really any reason to attend life. Standing in the bleachers, I couldn’t (Camo, USA, Neon, etc…), wear your the dance. In future years, there should help but wonder why our games aren’t FEAR shirts or school colors, make it be a purpose to attend the dance by like that. Why don’t our soccer, lacrosse, happen CFA. Let’s make these games possibly providing an incentive to come. and basketball teams get that kind of big; let’s over-do it. We’re just as good This may help boost attendance so the support? as all the other schools- let’s show it. back to school dance does not seem Where’s our school spirit? Why Let’s get rowdy. like a pain to go to. isn’t The FEAR attending every single Alexandra Koch ‘17
Our readers write
Dear Editor, I would like to give a shout-out to Ms. Copenhaver. As an underclassman, I was constantly exposed to positive comments about her from seniors, roughly between the months of August and November. However, I never realized how amazing she truly is until I was placed in the college application process myself. When you feel like you can barely breathe under all the pressure, there she is at our aid: a breath of fresh air. Just when you think she’s forgotten about you, she’ll hit you up with that “come see me!” email with a smiley face attached at the end of each sentence. Don’t think for a second you’re ever off her radar. It’s more than reassuring to know the amount of dedication she pours into ensuring we get as many acceptance letters as we can. Even with the mistakes we’ve made, she is a constant advocate for us. Kudos to you, Cope, for helping us cope. YGG. Emily Norris ‘16
Dear Editor, I would like to say how great it is to have the new cafe in the media center. It makes it so convenient to go and get some food in the morning or during break. But one issue I would like to note is that there seems to be a lack of drink selections in the cafe. It would be great if there were drinks in the cafe similar to those that the cafeteria has, such as fruit smoothies, water bottles, and even something along the lines of sports drinks. The vending of a wide selection of drinks in the cafe would most likely attract more traffic to the cafe and spike usage of the great new feature. Andrew Reger ‘19
Dear Editor, I would like to give a shout-out to the underclassmen on the varsity field hockey team. Every day they show up to practice ready to give it their all. Not only are they great players, but they also never cease to make the whole team laugh. With their presence on the team, they have brightened my view of field hockey. Thank you, freshman and sophomore varsity field hockey girls, for adding some spice to our team!
Fearing to cheer
Joshua Reda ‘16
Emma Wright ‘16
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SENIOR STATS Kelly Butler
What is your biggest fear? Donald Trump as President. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Italy to visit my cousins and enjoy some glorious pizza. How would you describe the perfect day? Probably sleeping in, cool weather, and a day at the beach with friends. What is your strangest habit? For a while I could not stop taking Buzzfeed quizzes. I swear I could feel my IQ dropping from taking them, but I could not stop. What do you wish you had known as a freshman? That family dinners won’t be around forever, so enjoy them while you can. What are three items you can’t live without? Target Icees, baguettes, and my dog
Clay Hackney
What song describes your life? Airplanes by B.O.B What’s your dream car? A red 2013 Jeep Wrangle. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Danny DeVito What is your biggest fear? Danny DeVito will deny my promposal. What are three items you can’t live without? My phone, coffee, and Jesus. What is your strangest habit? Checking Wilford Brimley’s Facebook page every Monday. What drives you crazy? When people dismantle my car.
Amber Moore What drives you crazy? Close-minded people who are uninformed on the issues. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it
be and why? Chapman because he’d always have a funny story to tell. If you could vote right now to determine the next President, who would it be? Bernie Sanders, because I like his stance on women/minority issues and immigration. What is your favorite sports team? I don’t like sports. Ask me about theatre. If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? My Tituba skirt from ‘The Crucible’ because her spirit is still with me. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I have NO idea. Maybe a good job and great acting gigs.
Forrest Singletary
What are three items you can’t live without? Cellphone, car, and C Street. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher, who would it be and why? Mr. Allen! He’s an awesome guy and I would love to spend my final days of life making island hammocks with him. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In a big city doing something with technology for a living. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Lana Del Rey. What was your favorite birthday, and why? My 18th. My friends surprised me at Chuck E. Cheese and it was funny.
Caitlin Cook
How would you describe the perfect day? It’s cold and rainy but I’m inside under about ten blankets and sleeping. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it be and why? Mr. Fancy, because then I could say I annoyed him to death and I wouldn’t be lying. If you could vote right now to determine the next President, who would it be? Bernie Sanders. What do you consider the most important issue for the next President, and why? Education and women’s rights. What’s your dream car? One that works. If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? My Engineering red Star Trek onesie.
Eugenia Jenkins
What are three items you can’t live without? My fur blanket, chai tea, my 2m phone charger. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Greece: because it looks beautiful, I’ve always wanted to go cliff jumping, and Greek food is yummy. What is your dream job? I don’t know but I will be traveling and eating good food. To what piece of technology would you write a love letter and why? My clicker that turns off my lamp on the other side of my room. That way I can just turn on my light without getting out of bed.
Henry Murtha
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Probably homeless. What do you wish you knew as a freshman? Plaid isn’t cool. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? The ability to summon thousands of bees to vanquish my foes. What are 3 items you can’t live without? My Ke$ha Warrior (deluxe edition) CD, my pirated copy of Fruity Loops 12, and my white Rust-oleum spray paint If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it be and why? Ms. Lambe because we could argue until we starved to death. What is your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? Red potatoes with garlic and rosemary: my mother.
Lizzie Sweyer
What is your strangest habit? Biting my nails all the time when I am stressed, so during exams, my fingernails are pretty much gone. What do you wish you had known as a freshman? GPA actually matters, and colleges look at your freshman year, so good luck! What drives you crazy? Matt Bangert. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Justin Bieber. What’s your dream car? 2013 Ford Escape. If you could vote right now to determine the next President, who would it be? Kanye West for 2020.
Lila Das
What song describes your life? “I’ve Got Nerve” by Hannah Montana. What were you like as a freshman? How are you different now? As a freshman I just followed what everyone else was doing and wanted so badly to have attention. Now I do whatever I want and I have a small group of friends that I love! What drives you crazy? Negative people What is your biggest fear? Being alone in the dark (with the exception of being under my covers). How would you describe the perfect day? My perfect day would be a cold day sitting outside on a breezy evening all snuggled up in a fuzzy blanket drinking warm coffee and watching a scary movie.
Chris Johnson
What is your biggest fear? Dying without beating Gray at Smash. What is your dream job? To be an opera singer. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher, who would it be and why? Ms. Rienks. She has a lot of survival knowhow. What is your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? Chicken pot pie made by my mom. What’s your dream car? Lotus Elise. If you could vote for the next president right now, who would it be? Donald Trump
Corey OBerto
What song describes your life? “Watch Me’’ by Silento If you were stuck on an island with one teacher who would it be and why? Mr. Fancy because I want to see how long his beard could get. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In ten years, I’ll be signing athletes to huge contracts. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would go to Ireland to play some of the golf courses out there. What’s your dream car? Hyundai Tuscon. What is your favorite sports team? UNC Tar Heels basketball.
Barton Williams
What are three items you can’t live without? My phone, my boat, and my wallet. What is your dream job? Being a professional basketball player. It’s been my dream to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers along side Lebron James. If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? Khakis and a Carolina Cottons t-shirt. Thanks Clay. What’s your dream car? 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation so I could go anywhere in the world anytime I wanted.
Clare Glenn
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Married to an astronaut What were you like as a freshman? How are you different now? I used to have a little; now I have a lot, but I’m still Jenny from the block. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? The set of a Coppola film, because they are my gods Calling or texting? Handwritten letters with doodles in the margins If you had to wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would you wear? A money suit. What is your strangest habit? Eating celery.
Maxx Middleton
What is your strangest habit? Ripping my boxers when I’m stressed. What drives you crazy? When people bite their nails, and slow drivers. If you could take one famous person to prom, who would it be? Drake What is your favorite home-cooked meal, and who cooks it? Chicken cutlets with vodka sauce made by my beautiful mommy <3 If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Fiji. I want to go to the exact place that’s on the front of the Fiji water bottle.
Nicholas Pollak
What do you consider the most important issue for the next president and why? How to deal with the topic of immigration. With the instability of many other countries, the United States will have to determine under what criteria we will admit immigrants. If you were stuck on an island with one teacher, who would it be and why? Mr. Adams because I could stand on his shoulders and pick food from trees. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? The power to live without sleeping. I could accomplish so much during those hours. What is your biggest fear? Not living in the moment.
Emma Wright What are three items you can’t live without? My phone, diamond studs, and Quaker Oatmeal Squares What drives you crazy? Hypocrites in general. If you could have one superpower, what would it be, and why? I would have the superpower to transform into anybody. I think it would be so cool to live in someone else’s shoes for a day, especially someone extraordinary. What is your dream job? An interior designer in New York designing homes as well as layouts for larger corporations. What’s your dream car? BMW X5
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SPORTS
Taking the fall
Fall teams experience highs and lows
Fall offers a wide variety of sports Taylor. Varsity Captain Lizzie Sweyer New surf team coach Carr Fullagar from volleyball to surfing. said, “Even with a young team we get said, “I am excited to be coaching Varsity soccer (11-4-2) started their together really well and work together the team. We have a good mix of season with a tournament in Greenville, as a team. Mrs. Taylor really focuses experienced surfers and beginners.” On winning the “Greenfield Cup.“ Captain on our dribbling down the field which October 3, the team was scheduled to Barton Williams said, “So far my favorite allows us to have a faster moving game attend their first ESA competition in part of the season has been coming and outrun our opponents.” Carolina Beach, but the competition from behind to beat South was cancelled due to Brunswick. My goal against Hurricane Joaquin. Cary Academy was the best Varsity volleyball (2-8), I’ve ever scored.” Upcoming under the direction of Coach conference games against Larry Salefsky, continues to Coastal Christian High School improve. “Our new coach has and Parrott Academy will really turned things around test the team’s strength and and everyone is improving,” endurance. said Caitlin Rodzik. Despite record rainfall on Cross Country started off match days, varsity tennis their season with a 10th place (5-1) managed to find some and 24th place finish at their sunshine. Beating Laney first two meets. They have 8-1 was a season highlight. had multiple runners place in Varsity Tennis Captain the Seahawk Invitational at Madison Graham said, “So far UNCW. Captain Alex Nadaud we have had a great season! said, “This is definitely a It has been a good last rebuilding year. We have four season for me because I got underclassmen and three to play with all my friends.” middle school students on Field hockey (4-4-1) has varsity, but we are doing very been able to improve and well.” Brooklyn Owens ‘18 expand team dynamics under Slip and slide. Bernard Austin fights for possession in a September Bernard Austin ‘16 match against Coastal Christian. The ‘Canes won 3-2 in double the direction of Coach Amy overtime. Photo by Alexandra Koch
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Pregame Playlist Fall sports athletes list their favorite warm-up songs 1. “Wake Me Up” --Avicii Walker Moore 2. “Best I Ever Had [clean]” --Drake Emma Wright 3. “All I Do Is Win” --DJ Khalid Abby Yeargan 4. “Right Hand [clean]” --Drake Cameron Lefler 5. “Viva La Vida” --Coldplay Ugonna Agbafe 6. “Lose Yourself”--Eminem West Graham and Nick Pollak
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All athletes. 1. Landon Scharf prepares for a goal against Coastal Christian High School. 2. Laila Goudarzi returns a shot against St. David’s School. 3. Jimmy Neil practices his stance and balance at Wrightsville Beach. 4. Alex Manolukas heads for the finish line at Hugh MacRae Park. 5. Caroline Yeargan spikes the ball back to South Brunswick High School. 6. Emma Wright drives forward against Saint Mary’s School. Photos by: Alexandra Koch, Lexi Lampkin, Erin Sweeney, Joshua Reda, and Carr Fullagar.
Pack leader Emily Norris sticks to what she knows Field operator Q: How long have you been playing A: “Our biggest competition so far has field hockey? been Cary Christian. We ended up A: “I started playing field hockey declaring the sophomore year game a tie in randomly with a overtime and friend.” strokes, as the Q: What has been lights on the the highlight of field turned off.” your season so Q: Who do you far? see as the up A: “So far, it’s been and coming our home games. talent for field As a senior each of hockey? our home games A: “Gray is bittersweet, Lancaster, who I knowing it is our played with my last year to leave first year on JV, our mark on the has come a long field.” way talentwise.” Q: What school Harris Dozier ‘19 has been Going for it. Emily Norris runs past her St. Mary’s your biggest opponent to get to the ball. Photo by Joshua Reda competition?
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Zach Tomosunas has goals to make
Junior Zach Tomosunas is a soccer standout who has been playing soccer for 13 years. His love for the sport started at the age of three when he first played. His philosophy is simple, “Take the ball and put it in the goal.” Tomosunas also plays on the ODP (Olympic Development Program) team for North Carolina which is a select few players. On both teams he plays as a forward, a position that allows him to be creative in how he plays. His favorite part of the sport is the diversity involved in soccer. Tomosunas 15 goals this season and is hopeful that the number will increase as the season winds down. He said, “I’m very confident in how the team will do because we are young, talented and have a lot of heart for the sport.”
A change in perspective
Chase Carraway ‘18
Taking aim. Tomosunas lines up for a shot against Laney. Photo by Alexandra Koch
New coaches bring new leadership
Not only were fall sports teams full of new athletes, there were plenty of new leaders. CFA welcomed new coaches in junior varsity volleyball, varsity volleyball, and varsity tennis. Head coaches Lauren Isenhaur and Cassie Causey were new additions to the varsity tennis team. Senior Madison Graham knew both Isenhaur and Causey before they became her coaches. “They are really trying to help everyone on the team improve their game. Before Passing expectations. Micah McDaniel passes the ball to matches they get us to run teammate, Lana Hodgson. Photo by Brian Gibson. a little and then we hit with each other to get loose before actually new guidance. “[Coach Larry] is a great playing,” said Graham. coach and a great influence on all of us. After the departure of long-time He pushes us to do better everyday in head coach Steve McKeon, Larry an extremely strategic and motivating Salefsky took over as varsity volleyball way. He always comes prepared with head coach. Four-year varsity veteran great drills and work outs and I am Margaret Johnson welcomed Salefsky’s happy that our volleyball program is
finally shaping [up] to be a serious program with dedicated players,” said Johnson. Coach Sarah Fitzgerald was also a new addition to the JV volleyball team. Coming straight from UNCW where she attended college and graduated in May, Fitzgerald offered a fresh perspective and new teaching methods to the team. Sophomore Macy Magan said, “Ms. Fitzgerald has helped us to get so much better because she knows what she’s doing and she is very serious. Since she played outside hitter on the UNCW volleyball team, she knows what it is like to actually play the sport. She really stresses that for varsity to be good, JV has to work hard and develop good habits, because we’ll be the next varsity.” With three of the fall sports teams headed by new coaches, we’re sure to see a difference in style and results. Alexandra Koch ‘17 and Gray Lancaster ‘19