Before I Graduate by The Leaf

The Leaflet 9.30.16 | Vol. 3 Issue 2

BEFORE I GRADUATE

Before I graduate issue High school is a time of self discovery, and we feel that there are some landmark experiences to try in facilitating that pursuit of discovery. While everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal list of what they want to do before they graduate is different, some things ought to make it into every high school experience. For these reasons, we decided to dedicate this issue to

making a list of things to do before you graduate. Some of these ideas are momentous events, others are just small adventures. Everyone experience their high school years differently, but there are some events and activities that unite us all because we all ought to do these things before we graduate.

staff members

Hannah May Benjamin Ruskin Amy Deng Jenna Bao Taylor Close Sarah Horne Lauren Kurtzer Eshika Kohli David Wertheim Natalie Brinkman Adhiti Chundur Sydney Evans Sydney Weiss Caroline Bruns Harsimran Makkad Hannah Frey

Emily Chien Eshika Kohli Sydney Weiss Anne Marsh Yasmine Guedira Max Torem William Coleman Caroline Veraldo Allyson Bonhaus Taylor Close Alexander Karev Joshua Patterson Samuel Ruskin Meghan DiGiovanna Hannah Loftspring Abigail Bastin

Leaflet Editors-in-Chief Hannah Frey Executive Editor in Chief Hannah May, Benjamin Ruskin Managing Editor Amy Deng Print Co-Editors Natalie Brinkman, Adhiti Chundur,Sydney Evans Web Master Caroline Bruns

Mark Huffer Jessica Lu Lydia Masset Jason Merkel Jacob Wittenbaum Lexi Fritzhand Jacqueline Grega Abigail Lefton Sara Margolis Yvanna Reyes Maddie Saunders Jessica Schaad Madie Shewbridge David Sung Kirsten Thomas Edward Wade

Web Editor-in-Chief Harsimran Makkad Associate Editors Jenna Bao Business Managers David Wertheim, Eshika Kohkli Social Media Director Sydney Weiss Creative Projects Director Jenna Bao, Taylor Close, Lauren Kurtzer,Sarah Horne

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This issue p2: go on a road trip p4: go to a concert p10: go to a school play p12: get an out to lunch pass p13: visit a national park p14: stay up all night p16: make a playlist p22: go to a sports game The Leaflet, the official digital newsmagazine of Sycamore High School, serves as an educational tool in the training of student journalists. We provide information and editorial leadership concerning school, national and world issues. We also provide a public forum for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints and give coverage to newsworthy events directly related to our diverse school population. These viewpoints are purely from the staff of The Leaflet, and not the administration.

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ROAD MAKE A LOOSE PLAN Map out what cities to stop at and what routes to take. It does not have to be a strict itinerary, but it will be a guideline of where to go.

BRING MUSIC Have lots of music to occupy time. This could be a time to try new music or listen to your favorites. Making playlists for the trip can make time go faster. 2

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CONCERT WHAT TO BRING BAG HAIR TIE WATER BOTTLE CAMERA MONEY MERCHANDISE TO BE SIGNED “Going to concerts allows for an opportunity to further connect with the artist and their music. Seeing my idols in person and knowing that I am in the same vicinity and breathing the same air as them is such an amazing experience,” said Karina Rosa, 12. Design by Hannah Frey Information by Hannah Frey

GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE Why:

-Freedom to go wherever you want when you want. -If you need to go somewhere and no one can take you, then you can take yourself. -Drive to school, and can stay after for clubs and activities. -You can hang out and drive your friends. “It is super convenient being able to drive to school every day,” said Megan McMullen, 11.

How to:

1. Go to the bureau with your birth certificate, social security number, and take the test to get your temporary license. 2. Log 50 total hours of driving with ten at night. 3. Take 24 hours of classroom teaching and eight hours of in car sessions with an instructor. 4. Go back to the bureau with your certificate of completion from driver’s education and your temporary license. 5. Take the test. “I am excited to get my driver’s license because it will make transportation easier for extracurricular activities so I can go to and from school without my parents having to drive me,” said London Brinkman, 10.

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CAPTURE MEMORIES VSCO VSCO is a photo app for smart phones that is much more personal than other photo sharing platforms like Instagram. There is no concept of likes, comments, or a publicly visible interaction list, which reduces the popularity complex that plagues most social media. “I like VSCO because there are no social rules on it as opposed to Instagram. You’re not looking for likes or comments,” said Allie Brown, 12.

1SE The acronym stands for ‘1 Second Everyday.’ The app is available on Google Play and the App Store, and it lets you record one second of your day everyday, which the app then makes a compilation of, so you can look back on one second of everyday. “It’s very simplistic in the sense that you’re only using one second to describe each day, and yet, such a small thing can trigger huge memories. Less is more,” said Elsa Benson, 12. Design by Hannah Frey Information by Uttkantha Sindhwani

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Directions: - Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat butter and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. - Add garlic and parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted. - Slice bread in half lengthwise, then place on a baking sheet and brush cut sides with butter mixture. - Slice cross wise 1â&#x20AC;? think, without cutting all the way through; season with salt and top with Parmesan. Bake until golden, 10-15 minutes.

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2 (30 oz.) jars spaghetti sauce 2 lbs lean ground beef 2 eggs 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2-1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

Directions: - Place sauce in a large saucepan and simmer over medium heat. - In a large bowl, mix beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and Parmesan. - Shape into 18 meatballs. - Place meatballs in simmering sauce. - When sauce returns to a simmer, cover and cook 30-35 minutes until cooked through. - Serve sauce and meatballs over warm spaghetti.

TO COOK Dessert Brownies Ingredients: - Nonstick vegetable oil spray - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch pieces - 1 1/4 cups sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 large eggs - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Directions: - Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray an 8x8x2 inches baking pan with nonstick spray, set aside. - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let cool slightly. Whisk sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium bowl to combine. Pour butter into dry ingredients, whisking constantly to blend. Whisk in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour and stir until combined. Pour into baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until top begins to crack and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

REASONS TO LEARN TO COOK You will know what is in your food

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GO TO A SCHOOL PLAY BEFORE I GRADUATE PRESENTS:

SEE A SCHOOL PLAY

“None of these shows are expendable. Everyone should come see each and every one of them,” said Shayna Kling, 10. “I’m in Irena’s Vow and I am so excited to be able to spread the message from this show. It is such a great story and everyone should come see this show,” said Madeleine Weiss, 10.

The options: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the fall production. It is a musical featuring students in one of the two acting ensemble classes. The show features six awkward spelling bee contestants who attempt to win the bee in a rather comedic manner. The show is Nov. 3, 4, and 5. The Improv Show happens annually. This year, it is Dec. 15 and 16. Improv, or improvisational theater, is basically acting without scripts. The improv show features young actors and actresses being thrown into different games and scenes with no preparation.

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Irena’s Vow will be performed by the other acting ensemble class. The show is a straight play about a Polish girl who hides twelve Jews in the basement of the German commandant. It is a suspenseful and touching story about how one person can contribute to the greater good. The play will be performed Feb. 2,3, and 4.

Finally, the season’s closer will be Big Fish the Musical. It will be April 6, 7, and 8. Big Fish, being the largest production of the year, will likely feature exciting costumes, dance numbers, and sets. The show is about Edward Bloom’s wild stories and his son Will’s attempts to see whether they are true.

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VISIT A NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is located mostly in Montana and parts of southern Canada. The park is a true ‘hiker’s paradise’ in the vast wilderness with over 700 miles in trails. The park has one of the largest intact ecosystems which allows visitors to explore the wild meadows, crystal rivers, 400-foot waterfalls, breathtaking rock faces and mountain peaks by road, trail, or stream. Yosemite National Park Yosemite contains over 10,000 years of history ever since the American Indians laid their foundation. The national park is in California and is surrounded with endless wilderness, sheer cliffs, and amazing restfulness to spike a spirit of the true connection with nature.

“I think national parks are of high importance in the country. Although I have not had much time in national parks, I think they are very valuable in allowing people to see nature and its wildlife. My family and I have been planning to visit a national park sometime soon and I think it will be so much fun to experience the natural scenery! I hope to travel to as many national parks as possible when I am older,” said Michelle Kerr, 10.

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Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone is one of the largest and probably the most famous park in the United States. Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming and was the very first official national park in the United States and is the home to the super volcano and acquires a total of about 500 geysers and 10,000 different thermal features.

Acadia National Park Along the rugged coast of Maine, the park is home to many plants, animals, and the tallest mountain on the US Atlantic coast, Cadillac Mountain. Visitors each year come to visit and hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, and/or to relax and enjoy the outstanding scenery.

“A few years ago I visited the Grand Canyon National Park, and I was forever amazed. The park not only contained gorgeous sites, but also let visitors see how the native people around that region live. The overall experience encompassed many wonderful aspects of history, and it gave me a sense of why parks are so important in society,” said Shayna Kling, 10.

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HOW TO:

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SLEEP AHEAD OF TIME Try to get more sleep the night before you plan to stay up all night. Take a nap in the afternoon to help power through the night.

SET ALARMS

By setting alarms to go off throughout the night this could stop you from falling asleep unexpectedly. An alarm every half hour will ensure that you stay up.

DRINK WATER AND COFFEE Coffee will give you a caffeine burst but water will help every part of your body feel better. 14

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ALL NIGHT

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Midnight snacks Wear whatever you want Watch your favorite shows Tell scary stories Get lost in a different world by reading a good book

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Try to branch out from just the music on the radio “Many people don’t take the time to listen to the music that isn’t readily at their fingertips in the car, but some of the best music is the music that not everyone knows and has an opinion on,” said Zach Sheehan, 11.

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MOVIE PREMIERE Upcoming Movies 2016-2017 The Girl On The Train (October 2016) Moana (November 2016) Rouge One (December 2016) Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (May 2017)

“I went to the midnight premiere for the last Harry Potter movie. So many people wore costumes and really had fun with it. It was such a great experience,” said Jocelin Arbenz, 9.

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Unique Theaters Envision Cinemas Full restaurant Full menu that will deliver to you as you watch the movie USB ports for phone charging

Holiday Auto Theatre Drive in movie theatre Snack bar “The first movie premier I went was ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.’Since then I have been to over twelve premiers, and it has become a family tradition. The next premier that I am going to is ‘Miss Peregrine Home for Peculiar’,” said Allison Kossen, 12.

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How to 1. Figure out who is coming to the movie night. 2. Decide on a theme. 3. Get the movies that you are going to watch. 4. Figure out what time you are going to start 5. Get all the snacks and food that you will need for the night.

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WEAR BOLD CLOTHING The idea of dressing bold first raises the question of how you define bold. The word is very subjective in the sense that what is bold and courageous to me, might be an everyday story for someone else. A simpler term would be to dress out of your comfort zone. It is not an unknown fact that the way you dress is the ultimate expression of the self.

“I would define dressing bold as wearing anything others might perceive as out of the ordinary. I do think I dress bold usually; I have my own style that’s kind of different,” said Abigail Roof, 12.

SOME BOLD IDEAS: Bright colors, or different colors than you usually wear. Go bold with accessories. Try unique pieces of jewelery or hair accessories. Try to layer a few staples to transform them into a bold choice. Experiment with rips, tears, and folds. Designby bySydney SydneyWeiss Weiss 2020Design Informationby byUttkantha Sydney Weiss Information Sindhwani

CREATE A RESUME What is a resume: Resumes are meant to be summaries of your skills and achievements. This is for potential employers or admissions officers to get a sense of who you are and what you have done.

What you need a resume for: Applying for jobs, internships, and some summer programs Applying to college

“I first made a resume when I was 14 because I applied for my first job then. It went well. I asked my mom and dad for a lot of help, but once I got the gist of it, it was pretty easy. I did have trouble recalling all the activities that I wanted to put on it, so that’s why now, I keep a record of all my activities and such,” said Jasmine Male, 11. http://www.myfuture.com/careers/articles-advice/creating-your-resume

How to set one up: Naviance: In Naviance, if you just add a description of your activity/award the website will organize it for you. Ask upperclassmen, siblings, or parents for templates and detail help, or consult the Internet.

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GO TO A SPO WHY GO TO A SPORTS GAME Show school pride by cheering on your team like you would your favorite professional team

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“I like going to the games because it gives me a chance to hang out with friends and let the go of the stress from the week for a couple hours,” said Alexander Newberg, 11.

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“I have found that through going to the games I find them more enjoyable every time I go because I learn more about the game every time, and it helps me enjoy those NFL games that I watch with my family,” Jodie Lawson, 11.

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