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January 3, 2011
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Earth Club to host concert
Student council builds leaders by Steph Siewert School Co-editor
by Courtney Bourgoin LIfestyles Team
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he Earth A d v o c a t e s Club plans to host their first official “Big Green Gig,” a benefit concert for the environment. With the consent of Principal Gorwalski the earth-lovers’ dreams will become a reality. Their concert will be held on January 14 in the auditorium. “It’s just a fun and up-beat way of helping a cause,” sophomore Stephanie Mrowczynski said. The club’s main goal is to raise awareness to the problems our environment faces today and increase school involvement. Mrowczynski thought of the idea when she realized most teenagers love music. The benefit concert will donate all of the proceeds to funding environmental projects. H a l f of the profit will be g i v e n directly to the World Wildlife Fund. The organization aids the planet with conservation, climate change and animal preservation. The remaining money will go towards making a “greener” school. “I think it’s important we donate to a big environment charity and our own personal earth fund at school,” said senior Sam Harris, president of the club. Earth Advocates will use the funds to improve the school’s recycling system and continue to make the school a more earthfriendly environment. Hoping to reach out to the community as well, leaders from the club found places around the Rochester area that could potentially support their concert.
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(Above) Practice Makes Perfect: Seniors John Woodward, Matt Strubler, and Paul Schaedig rehearse for the Earth Advocates Concert. Strubler and Schaedig have been playing in bands together since middle school. (photos by Chandler Clay)
More musicians join the green cause Name: Anthony
Name: Boys Don’t Sing Genre: A cappella Members: Jonathan
(photo courtsey of Amanda Hess)
Raffa, Zach Francis, Derek Francis, Evan Conover, Mark Hosseni, Kayvon Kashani-Gharavi
Maldanado Genre: Acoustic
Members:
Anthony Maldanado
In the corner of the Student Council classroom is a computer desk where junior Allie Kast lays out a folder full of plans for the outreach community program that she is in charge of for this semester. During class, Kast, along with the rest of the outreach council, gather around and plan for their upcoming events such as attending the elementary and middle schools around the district for a fun filled day with the high school Student Council. “By doing this, I hope for us to become more involved in our community and to show the kids how much fun we have, so that one day they will want to become part of their own Student Council,” Kast said. The student council is split up into different councils throughout the course of the year. The outreach council is one of many of the councils the class has to participate in. “By being a part of this council has helped the student’s branch out to their community and in turn, the elementary kids love to have a chance of a high school student to look up to,” student council teacher Dan Bliss said. Student Council will be getting out of third and sixth hour on Dec. 14 to go to Hugger Elementary. On Dec. 17 they will go to North Hill during sixth hour. In these elementary schools, they will mostly be working with kindergarteners. Some of the activities the Student Council has planned for the kids are a relay race, arts and crafts, decorating holiday cookies, and a snowball fight (a form of dodge ball). Also this year, when the kids play the snowball fight it will be a silent game. “Four kids that attend the elementary school have autism and wouldn’t be able to stand all the noise from the kids screaming when they run around playing the game,” Kast said. “The teacher asked us if we could make the game ‘silent’ so the autistic kids could have fun playing too.” The Student Council really enjoys playing with the kids according to freshman Jory (Please see “Student” on p. 2)
(photo courtsey of Anthony Maldanado)
Library may buy e-readers to attract more students Judging the book by its cover
by Dan Moore School Team
The quiet. It’s a staple in any library. But, this may change. The library may soon obtain new e-readers for the next semester, which would vastly expand the resources students could use. This idea is the brainchild of media specialist Judy Freels. “It’s an experiment,” Freels said. “I’ve been thinking about
it for awhile. My primary focus is to encourage reading. Reading literature has evolved and young kids today are so used to using technology.” These e-readers would most likely be able to work with the Rochester Public Library’s Overdrive program, which allows for members to checkout electronic books. “This would make research projects a lot easier,” senior
Kaitlin Keenan said. “We would be able to get a lot more books.” The new e-readers would give access to all the materials that the Public Library has to offer. This expansion of reading materials would allow for a wider variety of books to be checked out from the school’s library. “If the media specialists have the money for it, it would be good,” English teacher Jennifer Rome said. “I think [e-readers]
would be extremely helpful for many students. It might get kids into the library who wouldn’t go.” With each e-reader ranging from $150 to upwards of $350 according to Amazon, the media center is taking extra precautions. “We would come up with some type of letter or permission slip,” Freels said. These permission
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Kindle
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iPad
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5” touchscreen • 1,200 books • $149.99 • 2 week battery
Nook • 9.7” screen • 10 hour battery • $449.99
• 7”Touch Screen 10 day battery • 1,500 Books • $149.99
Photo courtesy of Amazon.com, Sony.com, Aplle.com and BarnesandNobles.com
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BRIEFS
Varsity Dance Team takes first
On Nov. 20 and 21 the varsity dance team competed in the Great Lake Invitational the girls competed in pom, jazz, and other competitions. They walked away with first place victory in jazz and fourth place in pom. They also won an award for best choreography. They were also crowned the small varsity division champions. On Dec. 12 the girls also competed in the Cougar Dance Invitational at Stoney. The competition included middle school, JV and varsity teams. The categories were hip hop, pom, and jazz/lyrical.
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“...it was probably the most exciting thing I ever did.”
“But, if I had a rally car...”
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Basic Bio Date of Birth: Aug. 7, 1973
Worst Elementary School Food: Goulash Most embarrassing middle school moment: I got caught for jaywalking and had to call my mom to take me home Best gift ever received: For my sixteenth birthday I received a Pontiac Sunbird. Greatest moment of your career so far: Getting a job at Stoney
Waiting to sell: Sophomore Ben Li and freshman Lauren Borowicz await their next customer. Li and Borowicz hoped to collect as much money as possible to make sure the raffle was a success. (photo by Soojin
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Chun)
Rotary Interact holds raffle
Starting Dec. 3, the Rotary Interact Club is held its annual Raffle to raise money for people in need. The raffle ran from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7 during the 3 lunch periods hosted in the cafeteria. Sold for 50 cents each, the tickets gave students a chance to win prizes. Some of the prizes included a gift card to Shield’s, a basketball autographed by Joe Dumars, and a gift card to Beyond Juice. Junior Patty Choi, a current member of Rotary Interact Club, talks about the raffle and its importance. “I think that it’s really important to reach out to others in need,” Choi said, “and the raffle allows us to do that starting right here in our own community.”
Dance to the beat: The teams practice their cupid shuffle to celebrate after hours of hard work. The robotics team took their second OCCRA championship. (photo courtesy of Andrew Markel)
Robotics Team win championship
The Robotics Team, paired up with Lamphere High School’s Robotics Team, won the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association (OCCRA) Championship on Nov. 20. This is their second OCCRA Championship win. “It’s pretty awesome to tell you the truth,” Stoney Creek Caption senior Andrew Markel said. “We’re now the OCCRA champions two years running.” They won by one point. “Well, I have to give props to Notre Dame,” Markel said. “They made an amazing robot. It feels good to know that you’re the champions, but it feels better to know that we had to earn it. It would be boring if we didn’t have any competition.” The Robotics Team also won the Chairman’s Award, an overall award that judges things like design, spirit, and safety. “It’s of a big deal; kind of like MVP,” Markel said. “You don’t have to win to get it. You have to be the best overall.”
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Dean of Discipline
“...if she reads this, I wouldn’t want to be in trouble.”
Dream job (as a kid): Airline pilot
“I would’ve definitely got counseling for Rudolph...”
Dean shares his holiday secrets He knows if you’ve been skipping. He knows if you’ve been late. He knows if you’ve been bad or good… so watch out for your grades’ sake. No, Santa is not writing up anyone who parked in the staff lot or skipped third hour, but Jim Ellis, Dean of Discipline, sure is. Ellis isn’t out to get anyone, though. He’s here to help. Attendance problem? He’ll solve it. Too many tardies? He’ll help find a way to combat the problem. Issues with other students? He’ll end them. Suffering in class? Suffer no more. Need someone to sit back and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with? He’s the man for the task. Now, it’s finally time to shine a new set of Christmas lights on the man in the cafeteria, and maybe even invoke a little holiday spirit. Or, maybe just solve the mystery behind the fat man who collects deer and has a fetish for fluffy hats. That’s right Sherlock—Santa. Source: As a young reindeer, Rudolph suffered from harassment from his peers. How would you have dealt with the problem? Ellis: I would’ve definitely got some counseling for Rudolph, because that’s the way to go. I would also talk to the rest of the reindeer and celebrate his diversity. S: You’re the varsity baseball coach at Troy; would you consider coaching bleacher snowboarding at Stoney
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football
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E: Bleacher Snowboarding? I would be interested in it. Sure. If there’s such a sport, then I’m into it, definitely. S: Any advice for students incapable of driving in the snow, and thus getting to school on time?
S: Do you like your hot chocolate with, or without marshmallows? When is the best time to drink hot chocolate? E: Heavy on the marshmallows. The best time is… right now. No, after you shovel the snow. That’s the best time. S: Snow blower or shovel?
E: Take the bus. And don’t park without a permit and don’t park in the staff lot! Everyday I’ve got a list of three or four students who park without a permit or in the staff lot. Everyday.
E: I’m old school. I use a shovel still.
S: Are there any winter-related student issues you wouldn’t mind dealing with, for example, indoor snowball fights?
E: Best trick I’ve ever performed... that’s a good question. I hate the snow so I don’t do a lot of skiing. When I was a kid I went sledding at Franklin Cider mill and it was probably the most exciting thing I ever did. I did actually try to ski down once and it wasn’t very good. I wiped out.
E: Since I’m primarily in the cafeteria area, and that’s most of my contact with students, I guess I would prefer snowballs over food. If I had to choose, I would definitely go for snowball fights. S: Does your car have snow tires? Regardless of that, do you plan on driving donut holes in the loop if there’s heavy snow? E: My car does not have snow tires, and I’m hoping that there’s no snow because I have to drive 40 minutes to get here. No, I don’t do donut holes. Mr. Gordy will write me up. But, if I had a rally car… yeah I’ve been known to try things like that in the past so it’s possible. If I had a rally car though.
S: What is the best trick you’ve ever performed sledding, skiing, or snowboarding? Did you wipeout?
S: Every year there’s relative who brings most revolting dish holidays. What is it
that one over the for the for you?
E: The worst holiday dish is rice pudding. I can’t stand it. My mother-in-law makes it, and I detest it. S: Here’s our big controversial question that everyone is talking about this time of year. Is Santa real? E: Yes. Yes he is. I have a five year old so if she reads this, I wouldn’t want to be in trouble. (compiled by Danielle Linihan)
Library
(Continued from p. 1) slips would make students and parents liable for any damage so that more care is taken to keep them in good shape. Most of the prominent e-readers, such as Amazon’s Kindle or Barnes and Nobles’
Nook, are not compatible with the Public Library’s Overdrive program. Without this program, the library would be forced to instead buy each book for the e-readers. This along with possible legal problems without the Overdrive program, such as the public distribution of books on the e-readers, will
limit the choice of e-readers. Also, care must be taken so that the internet capabilities of these e-readers are not misused by students. But, the main goal of these e-readers remains simply to promote reading. “My goal is to encourage more reading,” Freels said.
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They have recently received a sponsor from Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving organic and free-range food. “We’ve been hitting up all the organic and earthy places in Rochester. It’s a benefit to us and them. We really want students to know about all the restaurants and stores they can go to that are earthfriendly,” Mrowczynski said. In hopes of attracting a wide variety of the student body, leaders of the club Mrowczynski, Lindsey Diamond and Kira Bucksbaum sought a large range of music for the show. The concert will feature numerous bands all differentiating in their genres of music. “The bands are all so unique and different, they’ll defiantly get the attention we need from students” Diamond said. One band that will sure grab the attention of students is Royal. The band features three students from the school including Paul Schaedig, John Woodward and Matt Strubler. These three experimental artists create their own unique genre of music that most would label a “trippy” and electronic sound. “We’re a combination of Ratatat and Flying Lotus,” Senior John Woodward said. The band is fully supportive of the “green movement” taking place at school. “Our school is not as green as we could be. Stuff that can be recycled is thrown away. We need to step it up and make more effort,” Woodward said. The varying types of genres include acoustic music from senior Laura Jean, a pop-rock band with junior drummer Anthony Maldanado and group of musicians Boys Don’t Sing. Bands will be able to set up their merchandise tables outside of the auditorium. Along with them will be the Earth Advocate table. They will be selling organic food, recycled bracelets, tie-dye and henna tattoos. “We’ll show the school how easy and cool it really is to be green,” earth advocate member Ria Patel said. Members wish everyone will to come out, enjoy music and help fight for a critical cause. “We need people to understand the importance of the earth and why we’re so passionate about what we do,” Mrowczynski said.
StuCo
(Continued from p. 1) Kingsley because, “we get to be the teachers for once and help them learn what the Stuco is best at, having fun.” Some of the ice-breaker games they played to help the elementary students be more outgoing are charades and the human knot. “The elementary kids can be really crazy, but they need to learn to work together and be more outgoing,” Kingsley said. “By playing these games, hopefully it will help them with that.” The students enjoy the opportunity to branch out to the elementary and middle schools. “I think we really connect with the kids and they seem to have a ton of fun,” Junior Mark Wrobbel said. “They seem to enjoy all the games we play with them, especially when they get to tell us anything they want on the decorating cookies.”
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Vote of (no) confidence Youth In Government cancelled indefinitely by Sarah Dittrich co-Editor-in-Chief
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practically empty and completely silent. There are three kids; each huddled into different corners of the room. “Is this it for the meeting?” Youth in Government (YIG) advisor Michael Brunson asks. The three kids nod in response. “Well, this is more than we’ve had all year,” Brunson says, sighing as he walks to his desk. “We need to have a mandatory meeting.” At the emergency meeting, Brunson relays the bad news to the huddled members. The club has been moved to the second YIG spring conference due to overcrowding. The conference now interferes with spring break and coincides with the end of the marking period. “No one wants to miss all the tests at the end of the marking period,” YIG President, senior Nick Mertz announces to the class shrugging. “It’ll mess with your grades.” The members look around uneasily.
“It’ll be fine,” senior Khaled NouiMehidi reassures them. But then Mertz delivers the death blow: the conference takes up the first weekend of break. “Some of us have flights for spring break,” senior Scott Shermetaro mentions. “What are we supposed to do?” Brunson shrugs. “We have two options: we can go to the conference during spring break, or we can just not go,” Brunson announces to the club. “Come on guys,” Noui-Mehidi urges. “It’s only the first weekend of break. It doesn’t even count.” The convinced club agrees to go to the spring break conference. “There’s another problem,” Brunson says as they begin picking up backpacks and coats to leave. “We need to have 15 members for it to be an official club. Otherwise we can’t go.” The club begins writing of all the members’ names down on the white board. They write down the name of everyone in the classroom. There are thirteen. Mertz slumps against the white board. “Maybe we could just make some people up,” Noui-Mehidi suggests.
Suddenly, Harry Potter, Batman, and Megan Fox are in the club. “Seriously though,” Brunson says, “we need two more people or we can’t go. And we need everyone’s money for the conference by next Friday.” The members agree and file out of the classroom. But when the deadline rolls around, not enough students have turned in money. “The problem,” Brunson said, “is that so many people said that they would do YIG, but didn’t. It screwed up our numbers. I would ask them in the halls if they were coming to the meetings, and they would say yes, but they didn’t come.” Brunson was left with no choice: YIG had to be cancelled. “It really sucks,” Brunson said. “All we do is give time for kids to prepare for the conference, but if there is no conference, we have nothing to prepare for. We have no club.”
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Parking Problems- Many juniors have been parking in the senior parking lot, causing problems between students. Wait your turn, juniors.
Anticipation is Rising- Universities are beginning to release their applicant decisions and students are counting down the days.
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Chamber Singers win $10,000- Chamber Singers won the Magic 105.1 Glee Contest with Mr. Ulrich’s original composition “In a Night of My Late Sickness.� Have you seen the big check?
THE EDITORIAL
Charitable
Christmas
Editorial Cartoon
Livestock infiltrates the Christmas wish lists of people around the world. Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, please bring a pig for Aunt Marsha, a cow for the Mansons across the street, and a group of chicks for Grandma Betty. Love, Timmy Although peculiar gifts for many struggling families all over the world are asking for these types of gifts this year. And through Heifer International, their wishes are being granted. Participating in the Heifer International program is an excellent way to give back that the school should repeat for years to come. Heifer International is a unique charity that found its way through Stoney’s walls this year and infiltrated the cyber world of Facebook because of Senior Molly Robbins. Robbins coordinated this opportunity for students to donate and is targeting the senior class titling the effort “Senior Giveback.� However, all students are encouraged to participate to
reach the goal of $160. This sum of money will allow Robbins to purchase a goat for a needy family in honor of all students at Stoney Creek. Heifer International collects money to buy livestock for families in need in countries throughout the world. Students can buy full ownership of animals in honor of friends and relatives that have chosen to give up materialistic objects for those in need. However, Robbins understands that many students do not have $160 to purchase a goat themselves, so instead she is asking students to give small monetary donations that she will pool together to buy the most livestock possible. She hopes this modern approach will allow for more student involvement. One cow can provide up to four gallons of milk a day. That is enough for families to drink, share with neighbors, and sell to pay for medicine or clothing. As offspring are produced, the organization distributes them
(illustration by Claire Donaldson) to other families and “help move an entire community from poverty to self reliance,� according to Heifer.org. The organization has established set rules that allow more families to be positively affected by donated livestock. According to the Heifer International website, each offspring produced from a donated livestock must be passed on to other families in need. This allows for every donated animal to be the gift that keeps on giving. This unique charity has achieved success all over the world from within North America, to other countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Part of this success is derived from the mere originality of the idea. Hopefully the school will continue to help fellow families in need all over the world in the years to come. Hopefully not only in December, because these distressed families need Christmas more than once a year.
TSA introduces new security measures Yes The measures are a complete invasion of privacy Sexual molestation. That is what airport security has become. Or, at least, that is what it would be called if any other person besides a T.S.A., Transportation Security Administration, agent were doing it. The recent security changes at airports in the United States have taken security to new lows. The T.S.A. has now implemented a more intense pat-down procedure for airport travelers who require secondary screening and refuse the full-body scanner. The problem with both of these options is that they are an invasion of privacy. One CNN reporter said, “I felt helpless, I felt violated, and I felt humiliated,â€? reported by CNN. However, if choosing the full body scanner seems like a better choice, then think about this, a naked picture of a person’s body is put up on a screen for some unknown T.S.A. agent to look at. The only blurring is on the face, leaving a persons‌ private parts‌ exposed on the images. The fact that such and act is legal for the federal government to commit boggles my mind and somehow seems to go against everything that this country stands for. If this was the best way to protect civilians, I might be more understanding. But, the truth is, many experts, including security expert Bruce Schneier, think that these new “security measuresâ€? only add useless, and time consuming procedures and that a profiling based system would be a better approach. “[Security measures] are more a result of politicians and government appointees capitulating to a public that demands that something must be done,â€? Schneier said. “Even when nothing should be done,â€? reported by MSNBC. Recently,according to the New York Times, British Airways criticized the TSA saying, “it adds intrusive and time-consuming layers of scrutiny at airport checkpoints, without effectively addressing legitimate security concerns.â€? The TSA has developed a useless new system where legitimate security concerns are not addressed and personal privacy does not exist. The TSA has apparently created a separate set of laws for themselves, which allows them legally sexually assault airline passengers. That is what these new security measures are, sexual assault. Americans should be so proud of their government. Benjamin Franklin said, “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.â€?
Are the new security measures invasive to our privacy?
(illustration by Claire Donaldson)
No The measures are unfortunate, but necessary for our safety It may be awkward. It may be a little invasive. It may make passengers uncomfortable. But we’re stuck between a hand and a hard place. We can either endure discomfort or jeopardize our lives. Obviously the former makes more sense. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a slew of new measures to ensure the safety of passengers. The most controversial of which are the full body scanner and full body pat-downs. However, the media and opposing politicians have skewed the measurements out of proportion. The viral videos Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah tweeted about, depicting a shirtless boy being “strip-searched,� were actually of a boy who took off his shirt voluntarily. The TSA wasn’t acting “out of control,� as Chaffetz put it, according to Fact Check, a neutral political organization. The reality is that the “pornographic scanners,� which are a cross between X-Ray machines and metal detectors, are optional. Not only is the picture resulting from the scans seen only by the TSA agents, but if that makes you too uncomfortable, you can opt out, according to the Transportation Security Administration website. If you choose to opt-out, you are taken aside. A same-sex agent will then put on Latex gloves and pat you down. For sensitive areas, the agent will use the back of his hand. Because the palm and fingers aren’t used, it eliminates the feeling of being uncomfortably fondled, and instead feels like a soft thumping, according to The New York Times. The search is clinical, impersonal, and only lasts for a few seconds. Many people are terrified that the agents will find pleasure in the search. Do you think that agents enjoy touching or seeing the silhouettes of sweaty, bald, aging men? Or that they enjoy the complaints and rudeness they are faced with because of these new measures? The agents are trying to keep passengers safe, and they are repaid with outrage and suspicion. The TSA regrets that they have to invade personal space, but the ends justify the means. “In an ideal world, nobody would need to undergo a pat-down because our technology would be so precise... that nobody would need [one],� Pistole said. “But that’s not the world we live in.� Brief discomfort is well worth the price of the safety of not only air passengers, but also our nation.
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OPINION Too Stressed for Sixteen
Beware
by Alyssa Maselli
Guest Writer
A new proposal in the Michigan legislature threatens to tighten restrictions on teen drivers by Chandler Clay
How do teens die?
Auto Accidents:
35%
Suicide:
16%
Homicide:
12%
All Other reasons:
37%
The first piece of the bill says that first year drivers A new bill has been will only be allowed to be proposed in Michigan accompanied by one nonthat will increase the family passenger. That restrictions on teenage means that carpooling to drivers. Level 2 drivers a movie with a group of will not be able to drive friends would be illegal, after 10pm, or with more and going out to lunch than one friend, among with more than one other things. Because it passenger would also be is only a proposal, it is not illegal. This would be law at this point. This rather annoying because bill, which can be viewed it would change the at legislature.mi.gov, is driving habits of every sponsored by democrat teen in Michigan. Who House Representative has never driven Richard LeBlanc. with more than one This bill is not just passenger? The last trying to control the thing a teen wants is “unruly” youths of their mom driving him today, it is grounded or her and their friends in research. According to movies, especially to the National when they have a Highway Traffic license of their own. Safety Administration, The next problem Automobile accidents addressed is the ongoing are the number one war on cell phone single cause of deaths use. Under this bill, level among teens. Thirty- two drivers would be five percent of teen banned from cell phone deaths result from a usage while driving. This car accident, which part of the bill is far surpasses the 16 reasonable. Distraction percent from suicide from mobile phone and 12 percent from usage has become a homicide. The remaining huge problem because 37 percent are listed as of how much of the “all other” causes. This driver’s attention it pulls gives good reason for from the road. This is a the bill, but in order completely unacceptable for it to work better, it reason to cause an needs to be tweaked. accident because it is While this is an easily avoided. Your important bill, it would social life will not leave completely change the you behind, so just put driving habits of teens, the phone down. There inconvenience many, and is already a law in place cause a general outcry. where police officers will
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pull over drivers who are caught texting and driving. Lastly, the bill would tighten down the curfew for level two drivers from midnight to 10 p.m. Many teens are out on the road past 10pm for various reasons. These include work, school events, and social events. The bill does exempt teens accompanied by parents/guardians, or if they are travelling to or from work. But what if a sports event or practice ends past ten? What if a student is working on a school project with a partner and end up working late? Hopefully the police are understanding, or it could mean a ticket. What the bill should include is that if a level 2 driver is pulled over for driving after 10p.m., they will not get a ticket if they can show proof that they were attending a legitimate school event. This would make the rule much less inconvenient, while keeping the roads safe during the much more challenging driving conditions at night. If the bill is introduced as it is, it would cause a major change in driving habits. But with some tweaking, it could work out just fine.
The clock is clicking away. I glance up and it reads 11:30 p.m. I’m drained and worn out after practice, and definitely not in the mood to study for a science test. But if I don’t get at least an A-, I know my parents will ground me for the next week. As If I have time to do anything anyway! I’m sure many other students have been in this very same situation before. The night slips away as I work hard and study, only to get up the next day and do it all over. Teenagers spend all day at school working, then come home and work until they go to bed. Adults often think that teenagers have it easy, having lives without bills, mortgages, insurance and other stresses of being an adult. They often overlook the fact that teenagers have too much on their plates with homework, studying, and extracurricular activities. Homework is essential to learn material but, should be assigned in moderation. Spanish and art teacher Mrs. Tomaszycki said “I assign homework to reinforce the grammar and vocabulary used in class.” According to Homework Help Online, the general guideline for the daily homework load is ten minutes per grade. Following this, a freshman in high school should get about 90 minutes of homework each night, but that is often not the case. Freshman Christina Morelli said “I usually do my homework from 3:00 until 10 p.m. or 1:00 a.m. if I have a test.” Students certainly don’t put their best effort into their work when struggling to finish it late at night or early in the morning. Along with massive amounts of homework from teachers,
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coaches are often a pressuring factor in the hectic life of teenagers. With strict, demanding practice schedules, coaches don’t realize that their players are also students. They receive loads of homework daily and will have to rush to complete it before or after practice. Coaches may also threaten to cut back playtime or even to kick he or she off the team altogether. “It’s hard for coaches and teachers to understand that we are involved in other things besides academics or sports,” freshman athlete Jenna Mrocko said. Pressure from teachers and coaches are big factors as to why teens are spread so thin, but the major component in this is pressure from parents. Parents time and time again will pressure kids to do well in both school and extracurricular activities. A student may be pulled in one direction by her dad to earn a 4.0, but also by her mom to do well in cheer. When I get home my mom constantly reminds me to get to my homework because I have something that night. This causes me to go without stopping until I climb into bed later that night. Adults have become completely oblivious to the strain they put on teenagers. They completely overestimate the amount of free time we really do have. Adults, especially teachers, should remember what it was like to work all day, come home, do more of that same work, go to a rigorous practice, come home, do more work, and then finally go to bed. Try doing that non-stop for 5 days a week from 7th grade until senior year. How’s that sound for having it easy? With our plates so full, and pressure from adults, teenagers can’t ever put in their best effort and need to be given a break.
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Twice a month she does her grocery shopping at multiple stores, asking for all of the almost-expired food they would otherwise throw out. The grocery stores just give it to her. They really like her. She then shares her food with a neighborhood of people who are almost okay, who almost have enough money to buy a taquito from the Speedway—you know, the local grocery store. But food isn’t all she shares with a neighborhood of people who are almost okay, who can almost stop shivering enough to enjoy the winter’s first snowflakes. She brings boxes of clothes to share as well. Let it snow. Her father, with the support of their church, is opening the first family homeless shelter in Detroit. A church will assemble within the shelter. When this shelter opens, families will no longer need to separate into male and female shelters. They will be together. They will be okay. She plans on tutoring there upon its
opening. If you really knew her, you would know that she meets all sorts of people. Adults, kids, prostitutes, families, people who just lost their jobs, people who have never had a job…people you’ve never dreamed of meeting and people just like you. They all need her help. If you really knew her, you would know that one time she spread the kindness a little too far! One time someone helping the cause took off his coat while he handed out food… and one time she gave away a man’s coat. But if you really knew her, you would know that, because of what she witnesses, Michaela Judkin’s heart almost breaks twice a month. A few weeks ago, she went to Burns Elementary School. The houses surrounding it were burnt down. “It was almost like being in a third world country.” Michaela Judkins is almost a normal high student. Almost.
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But most of all, because Dec. 10 will help cure it. It’s another pink paws event. An event for basketball that will help fight for something essential: a cure for cancer. Over half of the gym was covered in pink. It was something no one will forget, not even Jones, as he played in honor of his grandfather. He had felt the thrill and joy of playing just for someone who has always been there for him. Not only did he just play for his grandfather, he had the chance to play for all of the people who have had cancer. Because that one night, nothing will get in the way of Jones’ act. Because of his grandfather, Jones knows in his heart this is for him and what he should be doing. Because this was a night to remember. Because he was someone to remember. Because, after the game, he looked up into the crowd and thought to himself, “this was for you.”
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irit in the way our friends live their lives He’s standing in front of the donation bucket, cleats in hand. He’s sent out flyers, put up posters, and written letters in hopes that others will do the same. There is nothing left for him to do. He must leave it up to his friends, coaches, and teammates to lend a helping hand. Three years ago, Sophomore Serge Andreou decided that it was time to give to those in need, not through cash or food, but in the form of sports equipment. Andreou wanted to give away an old pair of football cleats to an athlete who could not afford them, but did not know where to go or who to turn to. Andreou decided to take this matter into his own hands and established The Re-Run Program. The program allows for anyone and everyone to donate sports equipment into designated bins which are then delivered to those who can not afford the tools needed to enjoy sports. The program’s staff, which consists of Andreou and the rest of the football
team, meet bi-weekly to discuss goals to be met and new projects in which the Re-Run Program can help less fortunate athletes. At the end of each meeting, the bins are brought out where usually a few players and the coaches donate jerseys, cleats, pads, helmets, or balls. Andreou is grateful for the success of his program. “I enjoy giving back and think that it is a simple thing that can help many,” Andreou said when giving a blow by blow of the program’s cause. “I see kids everyday who try tremendously hard at sports, but often lack the sports equipment needed to excel.” Andreou stresses the importance of giving back through the Re-Run Program and urges everyone to help those who need it most. “I look around and notice kids always saying that they are going to get out there and help, but lack the initiative to do anything. Don’t say, just do!”
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Giving Tree. Distributing gifts to 200 needy families at Christmas is the ultimate gift. Huber supplies gifts to families, saving wallets and grief during the holidays. “Volunteering is about giving your time, energy, and passion to a particular cause,” Huber said. “I give back because I believe it is going to help make a difference in the world, one kind deed at a time.” Huber realizes that when he volunteers, he is not only helping others, but discovering himself. Giving is essential to Huber and when he gives his time and heart, he only grows stronger. For Huber, giving is not about the bragging rights or the attention. Giving is about the generosity inside people’s hearts. Huber runs from table to table in the Neighborhood House delivering gifts. Sweat drips down his face and he remembers the meaning of giving. He remembers the sentimental feeling of volunteering. He remembers why giving truly is receiving. (compiled by Derek Francis, Lindsey Scullen, Cathrine Foster, Monica Nowak, Colleen Kill)
“I look around and notice kids always saying they are going to go out and help... Don’t say, just do!” -Serge Andreou
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We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Oh say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, what so proudly we hailed, through the twilights last gleaming. Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight. O’er the ramparts we watched, were so galiantly streaming. And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof, through the night, that our flag was still there. Oh say does that star spangled
Teacher comes out of retirement by Paige Efting Lifetsyles Team Combat boots that are well worn, that have been dredged though mud and dirt, are now coming off the shelf and are getting back in the action. Calvin Gross, gym teacher and Varsity foot ball coach, is trading in his tennis shoes for a pair of combat boots. He is coming out of retirement with the US military. He is very excited to be going back after three years. “To be honest, I was excited to get back in,” Gross said. “After being retired for over three years I really did miss working with the military and its soldiers. Many of my close friends that I have now, I met through the military.” Gross is now a part of the 75th Division, also called Training Support. The 75th Division plans, prepares, synchronizes,
supports and executes Lanes training and Battle Command Staff Training for designated units in the Fifth United States Army area to enhance a soldiers readiness, according to Global Security website. Being a part of the military has defined Gross as a person and changed him for the better. “I have been a part of the military since I went to basic training when I was 20 years of age. It has been a major part of my life and responsible for many of the values that I have as a person,” said Gross. “I know that the discipline of the military has defined me as a person.” Gross really enjoys being in the army and working with other soldiers. “It has to being a comrade to the other soldiers and working with them,” Gross said. “After training and preparing for a mission throughout the year, there is nothing like
by Soo JIn Chun Lifetsyles Team Sophomore Rachel Braden walks out of her homeroom after she hands a letter to her teacher. She waves at her friends, who are staring closely at her while she flashes them an innocent smile, reassuring them that she was alright. “When my dad was in Iraq,” Braden said, “he was telling me about how all of his friends that were off in Iraq with him
used letters that people were sending over to keep going every day. It was really nice that I got to write a letter to them too.” Braden represents one of the many people to whom the letters meant just a little more than a meaningless thank you to the brave soldiers in Iraq. The Letters to Soldiers project was started by Student Council on Nov 17, during a homeroom
completing a successful mission during annual training.” The US Army was short of captains and majors to help with training of soldiers and units preparing for deployment according to Gross. The army then contacted him. “After speaking to him and finding out more about the unit mission I was excited about getting back in and helping soldiers and units prepare for deployments,” Gross said. It makes him feel good about himself and builds his confidence. “The feeling I get from completing a military course, annual training exercise, weapons qualification, or higher military schooling makes me feel good about myself,” Gross said. “[It] builds confidence in me for what I can do for the US Military.” Grosses first mission after coming out of retirement is approaching
quickly, he will be leaving this February. “I like the mission that we have,” Gross said. “This February we are working with a unit from New Mexico that will be deploying to Kosovo this spring.” Even though it is an honor Gross is going to be away from her family which could also be hard. The head quarters that Gross is going to, is located in Texas, but the group he report to is located at Ft. Sheridan and his unit drills in Livonia. “My wife is a strong person and can take care of her and our two children,” Gross said. “It also helps that she has a very supportive family that live near us in case of emergencies.” Gross knows his family will be fine, but his students will miss him too.
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Gross, second from right, is pictured in Utrecht, Netherlands at his World War Two bunker that is almost underground. They used as a work location. In this picture, Gross was a 1st Lt. with his NCO and two guards from the Netherlands Military. (Photo used with permission by Calvin Gross) without pain when he leaves for the military. His surgery went really well and he should be back to school after winter break. “Him being gone has made the class really miss him,” Wetzel said. “Our sub is great but he is no Mr.Gross.”
Senior Lauren Wetzel is in his fourth hour gym class. “Mr.Gross is a really good gym teacher,” Wetzel said. “He is really going to be missed when he goes away.” Gross has been absent from school for three months now due to a hip surgery so he can walk
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“I thought it was very kind and showed our support for the troops.” Junior Taylor Schuler
that had been reserved for that purpose. Students in all grades participated in the event along with family members who wanted to contribute to the event also. The total added up to more than 1300 letters, supported by all the Rochester area. The student who came up with this idea was sophomore Grant Norstrom, who designed a similar project in an inspirational summer camp activity called
“I think all our letters for the troops have helped show our apperciation.” Senior Jacob Heck
the Passion to Action project. “[During the project] I was thinking about what my passion was, in a sense,” Norstrom said. “So I thought, I’m a U.S. citizen, I’m patriotic. That’s how I eventually thought of writing letters.” When Student Council initiated a similar program to that of the Passion to Action Project, Norstrom’s idea was the one picked amongst
“I think it was a good idea, but it was difficult to put myself in their shoes.” Senior Renee Wiwel
others and put to the test. According to Norstrom, the letters will help Colonel James E. Rainey and his troops. These letters are important to him as well as they are to them. “A letter like that, although it doesn’t seem like a big deal, it actually is,” Norstrom said. “I mean if you think about it, they aren’t fighting the whole time. It’s just nice to be their encouragement when they aren’t actually
“I think it is very thoughtful and encouraging for the soldiers.
out there fighting.” Many soldiers in Iraq will look at all 1300 letters and feel the love that they gave to their country. Rachel’s father, James Braden, had been in the Marine Corps in Iraq, when he received letters from Rachel’s school and from Rachel herself. “The letters made me feel like what I was doing was important and bigger than me,” Braden said. “I felt awesome; I smiled for the whole day.”
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by Anne Marie Barry Lifestyles Editor Junior Lara Martin walks into first hour fully equipped, dressed in black sweat pants and hoodie, mug of tea in hand. She hasn’t bothered with make-up this morning, and her comfortable, tan fuzzy boots are the only change of color from her otherwise monotone outfit. Lazy Tuesday has arrived. Martin and her friends began the weekly tradition of Lazy Tuesday last year. Many of her friends were cheerleaders at the time, and after Monday night practice, they loathed having to get dressed in the morning. “My friend texted me, [saying] ‘everybody dress lazy’, and we showed up, but she didn’t dress lazy,” Martin said, laughing. “And then we kept doing it after that.” Since the tradition has begun, the number of people participating has increased as the word spread. “My whole friend group [participates] and a bunch of other random people,” Martin said.
But a new tradition is emerging. Senior Brian D’annunzio was used to watching teachers like Eric Thuma dress up on every day of the week, except on Fridays. “I thought, ‘maybe I should dress up on Fridays,’” D’annunzio said. So he took the initiative, and started calling around. Senior Jason Bull was one of the first to become involved in UnCasual Fridays. “Brian just told me to dress up, so I did,” Bull said. Bull has won the unofficial contest amongst their friends to see who is the best-dressed for three weeks straight. He prefers sweater vests and ties, accompanied with the appropriate dress shoes. “My biggest competition is Austin Trethewey,” Bull said. “He thinks he looks really good, but I show him up every week.” Bull proudly claims to be “Brian’s apprentice” and attributes this to his newfound success. Although there is no
Friend request… ACCEPT. There’s a new online communal network site called Ourbuds. com and was created by Sophomore Aaron Scott. Scott and his father have been developing Ourbuds for the past few months. They have invested $2,000 into the website. Ourbuds has a similar layout to Facebook, but Scott has put money towards extra features. Some of the added features include blogging, facechat, which is like Skype, and a Classified page, which has the same format as Craigslist. With these features, Scott hopes that they will attract others into leaving other sites of their interest for his. “To talk to your friends, you either instant message, which Facebook has already, or facechat,” said sophomore Sam Bruha The first week Scott published the site Ourbuds had only 50 members. After that week, Scott realized he needed to do some marketing, so he and his friend, sophomore Jack Stablein, went to a school football game and told everyone they met there about the site. That marketing strategy put
them at 200 members. “After I figured out that once someone spreads the word about the site, then that’s how the site will become big,” said Scott Since then, Scott has created some interesting marketing ideas for his site. Scott is currently advertising his site by hosting a contest that is a t-shirt design for the site. “This is just a fun way for the winner to get recognized for designing the t-shirt,” Scott said. “Once I decide what design will win I’ll order a huge load of t-shirts and hand them out to some kids that support the site and that will advertise it.” He advertises in hopes of getting enough members to compete with Facebook. Although his goal is extremely tough, it would be an incredible a c c o m p l i s h m e n t . Ourbuds is still just starting up and has some things that need to be fixed, but with Scott behind the keyboard and mouse it will be done. “Kids always want new things, like how it [websites] was first Myspace, then went to Facebook, and now, hopefully, it will come to Ourbuds,” Scott said.
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prize for this victory, this winner of Un-Casual Friday is satisfied with the knowledge that he “looks better than everyone else.” These two groups are not satisfied with merely one day of the week. The members of Lazy Tuesday have extended the tradition to Thursday as well. “I just don’t like getting dressed anymore,” Martin said jokingly.
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Source: You guys play pop rock music. Is that the kind of music that you listen to in your free time? Michael: I listen to a lot
of rap, R&B, and hip hop. That’s not really the sound that we go for… Zach: One thing that I learned early on is that it’s important to listen to all different types of music. If you only listen to the type of music that you make then all you’re going to be doing is making a lessgood regurgitation of that same music. We all listen to different types of music. Source: What is your favorite part about performing? Cameron: Looking at the fans. But there are those awkward times when you make eye contact with someone in the audience and they go, “Oh!” They look away, and then they look back like, “Is he still staring at me? Oh, God he is!” It’s really funny. But I really just like to look at the fans. Michael: Wow, that’s a little creepy… Source: What is the strangest thing that one of your fans has ever done? Cameron: They like to touch our hair a lot! I mean, I don’t mind, but it’s just weird because you’ll be taking a picture and all of a sudden their hand will just be like woosh! Nathan: This one girl came up to me and kissed me on the lips one time. Source: Let’s just get this question out of the way, do any of you have girl-
friends? Cameron: I still haven’t had a girlfriend; I’m really just kind of socially awkward. We all thought that being in a band, we would get a lot of girls… Nathan: I get all of the girls. But really, it hasn’t happened. We’re all single unfortunately.
Top: Bassist Cameron Quiseng and singer Zach Porter play for the crowd. Below: The band sets up to begin Source: What type of ad- their show.
Cameron: Do the homework! If you do the homework, you’ll do well on tests... I didn’t figure that out until senior year. Zach: I think that you should find something that you like. People get caught up in worrying about their image and worrying about embarrassing themselves. Once I stopped caring about what people think, I had a lot more friends and a lot more fun. It’s more fun to just go around school and do cartwheels if you want.
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UPCOMING SHOWS Allstar Weekend is embarking on their Glamour Kills tour with The Ready Set in Feb. 2011. Feb. 23: Indianapolis, IN Feb. 24: Cleveland, OH Feb. 25: Detroit, MI Feb. 26: Columbus, OH Feb. 27: Buffalo, NY
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Mar. 10: Atlanta, GA Mar. 11: Tampa, FL Mar. 12: Miami, FL
4. Your grades: they have to reach at least a GPA of 3.8 for you to be even considered as a nominee to being a nerd. But as people say, if you don’t have the brains, then definitely have the looks.
Walking around with even one of these details forgotten would make you an incomplete nerd, making you look so terribly... normal. If you truly want to look classy and stylish, try these tips, and who knows? You might actually like having a beard while fighting imaginary creatures.
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Zach: I like this one news reporter. I just love news reporters, I don’t know why. Cameron: Yeah, we might have a couple of future news reporters right here! Michael: I don’t like to dabble on famous girls. Cameron: He’s just got like ten standard girls… vice would you give to any students that are still in high school?
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If I was a giant I would use your bones to pick my teeth. Drinking is bad unless you’re a parent; then you have a reason to!
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3. Your hobbies: they must include something to do with playing imaginary Wizarding Tournaments and finding Horcruxes. Chess is lame and old school; Dumbledore’s beard is the way to go for these kinds of things. Imaginary surroundings give a very refined aroma to your nerdiness.
5. Your looks: you must hide your face at all times with a book cover, with the rims of your glasses only just peeping over the top. Pull your pants up all the way and tuck in your shirt, the obvious trade mark for all the classical nerds out there. Make sure to keep your hair in your face or gelled all the way back, and Tah Dah, you’re all set!
H A L LW A Y S
You may never know what you may over hear in the hallways or class. Here’s a collection of conversation snippets.
(photo by Kelsey Jackson and Jill Kelly)
They were waiting. Hundreds of teenage girls were waiting in the cold to see their favorite band: Allstar Weekend. Some had been sitting outside for hours, while some had driven for hours in hopes of meeting the band. “We came all the way from Canada,” Tiffany Brown, a fan of the band, said. “We just can’t believe we’re breathing the same air as them.” Brown and her friend crossed the border in hopes of catching a glimpse of the up-and-coming band. Allstar Weekend was signed to Hollywood Records in May 2009 and consists of four band members: lead singer Zach Porter, bassist Cameron Quiseng, lead guitar player Nathan Darmody, and drummer Michael Martinez. The Source caught up with the band at their concert at the Eagle Theater in Pontiac on Nov. 13. They shared details about life on tour, the start of their careers, and their lives outside of the spotlight.
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1: A long line forms outside of the concert venue. 2: Bassist Cameron Quiseng plays for the crowd inside the venue. 3: The band relaxs before a show and waits for the opening acts to conclude. 4: Lead singer Zach Porter sings for the crowd of teenage girls. 5: Lead guitarist Nathan Darmody practices his guitar before the show was set to begin. 6: The crowd lines up to meet the band during the meet and greet. This meeting takes place before every one of their scheduled concerts. (photos by Kelsey Jackson and Jill Kelly)
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Intensity, energy, and inspiration are all needed for any athlete to be ready for competition. The perfect pump-up song can give them the competitive edge they need to jump ahead of the competition. It has been said that you can learn a lot about an athlete by their pre- game music.
Balance Stoney creek skiiers practice at Pine Knob. It takes perfect balance to ski down a mountain. (Photos by Matt Pitlock photo illustration by Sarah Dittrich)
Stoney skiers forced to separate by Matt Pitlock Sports team Rochester Adams and Rochester High school have been intense rivals since Adams became a school in 1970. This bad blood has extended from the football field to the basketball court, and now it has spilled over into our own hallways. Skiers looking for competitive action at Stoney need to join either Adams or Rochester to get their racing fix, and this creates a rift amongst the school’s skier population. According to Athletic director Shane Redshaw, the reasons for this unusual set up boils down to two big problems: lack of funding and lack of interest in the sport. The basic rule of thumb is that 16 kids are needed to start one team. “In order to provide kids here with an opportunity to ski we needed to go with the co-operative agreement.” Redshaw said. Rochester skier and junior Mike Smith can attest to the close quarters rivalry, “There
is definitely a rivalry. I have been skiing with these kids for a long time, and now we compete against people from the same school,” Smith said being so close to the enemy can add new dimensions to a rivalry. The two major events in a ski meet are the slalom and the giant slalom. According to Smith, slalom is a series of tight turns in and out of gates through a large course, and giant slalom is a faster more spaced out version of the same event. Skiers tend to agree that Rochester has the more talented giant slalom team. “My favorite is definitely giant slalom because it’s faster,” Smith said. He bombed down the hill with extreme speeds into a sharp turn while maintaining strong balance on the loose snow. Although the Rochester boys team feels they have the upper hand, junior Adam’s skier Kendal Rosalik feels they have the better coach. “Coach Pete has a lot of experience, and he really knows what he is talking about.” Rosalik said.
She feels his coaching skill can be attributed to a lot of experience. “He has been doing it for a long time, and he is the regional organizer for all of the meets.” Rosalik said. She enjoys standard slalom skiing rather than giant, and also claims that Adams has the stronger slalom team. This is due to the higher level agile skiing on the team. “Giant is faster, but slalom is quicker and requires more skill. [This makes] slalom more difficult.” Rosalik said. According to Rosalik the girls in school rivalry is just as huge as the boys ski teams. “There is definitely a rivalry with the girls team,” Rosalik said. “On JV it was more friendly then on varsity.” She claims it’s friendly on the JV level and that it is sometimes ok to not make your fastest time through the gates, but things get a lot more intense you make it to varsity. Everyone on the the Adams team knows the rochester meet is the biggest of the year.
PLAYER Gabby Yurik YEAR Junior SONG Black and Yellow ARTIST Wiz Khalifa WHY “That’s self explanatory: it gets everyone pumped.”
Playing for keeps
Senior player looks to persue career after high school
by Dylan Wilcox Sports team As snow softly fell to the ice senior Ian Pichel was ready to take the rink to play one of the most unusual games of his life. The eye black giving Pichel an intimidating warrioresque look as he stepped on the rink sporting his orange and baby blue Little Caesers jersey. Back in 2008, as a sophomore, Pichel led the varsity hockey team in both point and goals. Fellow sophomore at the time, Adam Ketner, remembers Pichel as “ hard working player, who has exceptional hands.” Ever since he was four, Pichel has been one of the dominant and dedicated players in the area. “Its just a passion that has become my life, I eat, sleep, and breathe hockey.” Pichel said. Since his early days on the rink, Pichel has won Silverstick regionals three times, states twice, and two international tourneys. But no accomplishment quite matches his National Championship victory in 2008 with the Rochester Rattlers. “The national championship was by far the highlight of my career,” Pichel said. He was looking to continue the big stage success earlier this month. At 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 Pichel took the ice looking to add to this career of success’ when he partook in the first youth hockey game to ever be played outdoors at The Big House. Pichel’s team, Little Caesers 92, took on cross
town rivals, Detroit Falcons, in a relatively uncompetitive game, ending in a score of 5-3. Ian played exceptionally well scoring a phenomonal back handed goal from the top of the slot. He also one assist on a two on one. The game was used as a ice tester for “The Cold War II,” or “The Big Chill at The Big House,” which was played between Michigan and Michigan State, on Dec. 11. Pichel plans to continue playing high level hockey after high schol . In fact, that’s why he decided not to play for Stoney. “Tier 1 elite,” which is anationwide travel league, “simply attracts more scouts, than high school hockey,” said Pichel.
Both college scouts and junior scouts tend to gravitate twords these travel leagues as opposed to the highschool leagues because nation wide the elite players like Preparation: Senior Ian Pichal warms up before Pichel choose every game by taking a few laps around the ice. His to play in travel club competed at the big house Dec. 11. leagues as opposed (Photo by Dylan Wilcox) to highschool. Pichel has been years of junior hockey either in , in contact with several differnet hopefully play college hockey at junior teams including, Chicago a school like Bowling Green, then Steel and Bismark Bobcats who maybe go and play in Europe for play in the USHL and NAHL a while. Yeah, that’d be the ideal respectivly. situation,” Pichel said. “I’ll probably play my two
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Player Jake Landuyt Year Senior SONG B.Y.O.B. ARTIST System of a Down. WHY “It’s up-beat and kind of heavy medal, and it really does a good job of getting you pumped up.”
PLAYER John wall YEAR Sophomore SONG Do the John wall ARTIST WHY “If I listen to john wall, then I will play like john wall”
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PLAYER Nick Gajdzik YEAR Junior SONG Indestructable ARTIST Disturbed WHY “I likle the message, that is you can be undestructable. It gets me pumped up with a great beat”
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Makethe perfect snow ball
First, you have to check the snow to make sure it’s not powdery. If it’s powdered snow, creating a perfect snowball may be a little tough. Make sure you have gloves on before heading out. Though mittens are warm and cozy, they will be of no help while trying to mold snow.
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hen winter arrives, its biting winds will weed out the weak, sending them indoors. But an honorable Snow War can rightfully declare one combatant as the strongest. When winter wars begin, do not be the one to return home soggy and cold, blighting your family’s name. Instead, hone your skills, and learn to strategize. By exploiting your enemy’s disadvantages you will find victory to be well within your reach.
Rally an Army When formally challenged to a battle, your first step must be to gather your own troops, keeping in mind that in a snow ball fight, quantity is preferable to skill. Using a larger
force will intimidate your enemy. Fear weakens the arms, leaving them with shorter range, and you with another advantage. In the end though, the small and weak serve as distractions.
Use Your Surroundings
Now that all of that is out of the way, it is time to create the perfect snowball.
It is important to restrain from fighting wherever the passion strikes you. Take the time to observe your surroundings and build your strategy around the advantages and disadvantages of the land. Building your fort on higher ground than your opponent will aid you on your quest to victory in more than one way. The first challenge presented to them will be gravity itself. While your own soldiers are free to run downhill as they attack, only the very fittest of your enemies will be left standing after the hike towards your base.
With both hands, scoop up enough snow so that your hands are completely filled. with. Though it may look like too much snow, some of it will inevitably fall as you pack the snowball. Once you have the snow in your hands, you will need to rotate your hands while applying pressure to the mound of snow. The more you rotate, the more pressure that will be needed. The snowball should be packed tightly enough so it soars through the air once it is thrown. It’s important to draw out battle plans for any soldiers
Now, if too much pressure is applied the snowball will crumble and all is lost. Once finished with the previous steps, closely examine the snowball. It should be firm and a nice enough size to fit in your hand. If it’s too small, then add snow to it, but it must be packed again. Repeat all of the above steps until you have a heaping mound of snowballs. Now that you have created the perfect snowball, its time to take aim. First, plant your feet shoulder width apart, with your toes pointed forward. Second, find your target. If they have a fort, be very careful so you don’t get ambushed. Once you have your target in sight, it is time to make your move. Look around, check the wind speeds and throw. As long as your facing your target, everything should work. Rapid fire is a great method for the people with bad aim. That way you are more likely to hit something. Try not to aim for random strangers, windows, or cars. This could prove to be very dangerous.
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Organize Your Troops Once an army is successfully planted, you may launch an attack. But thoughtlessly launching into battle is just as reckless as declaring a snow fight without previous preparation.
“I love to go outside and build extreme forts and then have intense snowball fights with family and friends.” Freshman Alexandra Felix
“I love the feeling when you wake up and you look outside and everything is covered with snow. The trees have ice on them and it looks really pretty. I also love to have hot chocolate on snow days.” Junior Rebecca Whaley
You may rest assured that it will end in tears and failure. Like all aspects of snow battles, there is a way to wrench victory from your enemy’s grip.
Divide and Conquer Separate your troops into three squads. The first squad will remain at the base, preparing ammunition for the other soldiers. It is preferable for members of this squad to be short, with small hands. These characteristics assure small compact snowballs, and their own safety behind the cover of a snow fort. If any children can be convinced to join your cause, this role will suit them well. The second squad attacks from a distance. Lanky soldiers are useless
until you put their long arms to at building momentum in their throws. While their range prevents them from inflicting much damage, they are most effective when used to scatter enemy lines. True damage will be dealt by the third squad. A group made up of your fastest, strongest, and most suicidal throwers. Once enemy lines are scattered, this light brigade must run into the jaws of the enemy, to strike them at their weakest point.
“I love to make snowmen with carrots, sticks, and a hat. I go all out and make actual snowmen.” Senior Quamaine Morgan
Make an Example While victory may be sweet, it is never complete without establishing your unquestionable superiority over your opponent. The final step in completing a snow war is the face wash. Take in your hand a snowball and step towards the
opposing commander. With as much formality as the occasion demands, rub the frozen ball of failure in their face. By following these simple steps you will rain defeat upon your enemies, and bring honor to your name.
“I like when I’m outside and I get nailed in the face with snowballs.” Freshman Micheal Linihan
Once you have retired all of the snowballs, its time to head inside for a nice warm cup of cocoa. (compiled by Marnier Peeples)
(illustrated snd compiled by Claire Donaldson)
(compiled by Marnier Peeples)