Volume 7 issue 50

Volume 50 Issue 7

Wheeling High School

900 S. Elmhurst Rd.

Wheeling, Ill. 60090

April 25, 2014

Freshmen hear Ishmael Beah, author, speak Kelly McKewin

Courtesy of Nisha Karwal

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Tech Crew supports fine arts programs and performances

Clubs and classes benefit from field trips throughout the year

New policy requires students to scan ID’s electronically. IDs are scanned and a student’s online profile is Staff Reporter displayed on the computer screen A new system has been put at the security desk. Security in place in order to scan student guards can then check if the IDs upon their return after eating student has the availability to leave lunch off campus. All students who campus or not during their lunch enter the building after leaving for periods. lunch are now required to scan If a student is not allowed to their student ID card in order to leave campus but still does, the check that they are eligible to leave system will automatically send a the building for an open lunch. report to their dean, where they New technology has been can then review the report and integrated with the old system in meet with the student. The new attempts to make the check-in technology makes it harder for process more efficient for both the students to cheat the system. The student and the security guard. The system is beneficial though to new technology was introduced students who forget their IDs. around three weeks ago but a new Students who come into the school cordless scanner was just brought without their ID can enter their in last week. code into the computer manually.

So how does it all work? The This new system may be new system runs completely integrated even more next year in

Jean Pabon

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Karina Piña

Three freshmen play on the varsity girls soccer team

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Top: Ishmael Beah, the author of “A Long Way Gone,” speaks to students about the book and his life in Sierra Leone during the war. Bottom: Students and teachers gather around Beah after his presentation to ask him questions.

different ways. One way the policy may potentially be used next year will be to eliminate the tardy table.

“No more tardy table, just scan the ID and go” Annette Ambrus, security guard, said.

Plans to exterminate color IDs for next year have also been discussed, although nothing has been decided yet.

The new system is currently in a trial period, even though it has the potential to take over the old way of using paperwork to keep track of students.

“For now we’re just working the kinks out of it,” Ms. Ambrus said.

According to Ms. Ambrus, the whole process is more convenient.

“ID’s can be scanned right through the plastic,” Ms. Ambrus said, “which makes the whole process (of checking students in)

more efficient.”

And though scanning IDs may be a new concept to WHS students, other schools in the district have already been exposed to the new system. The system has currently been used in the John Hersey High School PE department.

At the end of the day, the policy is all for the student’s benefit. The open lunch policy is meant to encourage students to get good grades, and scanning IDs helps enforce the rules. New technology for scanning IDs will help reinforce a system that’s around to encourage students, as well as make it more efficient.

“It’s an incentive. It’s just another way of encouragement for students,” Judy Kraus, security guard, said.

Ms. Relich to be division head at EGHS

and teachers with her position at EGHS. Co-Editor-in-Chief “Her impact is immeasurable.

After teaching English for She’s not only impacted students seven years here at WHS, Wendy as a teacher, but she’s been a Relich, English teacher, will be coach and a leader throughout the taking on a position at Elk Grove building. I really think Ms. Relich High School as the Division Head embodies Wheeling High School,” for English and Fine Arts.

Ms. Knight said. “We are really “This is a wonderful excited for her because we know opportunity for me to grow as an in her new position that she will educator and learn more about be able to impact more people.” this profession. I’m looking Ms. Relich and Ms. Knight forward to seeing all the different have plans to begin fostering things that classes are doing,” Ms. collaboration between WHS Relich said. and EGHS next year. With Ms. Relich’s appointment was the expansion of iPad classes made at the Board of Education this year, EGHS created online meeting on Thursday, April 3. versions of English “WREN” According to Megan Knight, books, something that Ms. English and Fine Arts Division Knight and Ms. Relich hope to Head, Ms. Relich has left a bring to WHS next year. They tremendous impact on WHS, also plan on collaborating on and believes that she will be able projects to expand and improve to impact even more students literacy programs and reading Kelly McKewin

construction.

Mike Hurley, English teacher, has worked closely with Ms. Relich throughout her time at WHS, teaching Advanced Placement Literature and coaching debate together.

“It was such a joy to work with someone who always has the students at the center of her focus,” Mr. Hurley said. “She is the ultimate professional and is entirely dependable.”

While Ms. Relich is looking forward to the opportunities that working at EGHS will bring her, she knows that she will miss working with the students at staff at WHS. “I love the students at Wheeling, and I have enjoyed the last seven years here. I’ve been lucky to always work with great teachers and supportive administrators,” Ms. Relich said.

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Jean Pabon

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Co-Editor-in-Chief

Freshmen students had the chance to visit an Aurora-area high school on Tuesday, April 15, to hear Ishmael Beah, author of the memoir “A Long Way Gone,” speak.

“We saw an article on the news talking about kids in east Aurora who walked to raise money for (Beah) to come to their school. We got in contact with the school, and they invited us to come,” Jennifer Zorn, English teacher, said.

All freshmen read “A Long Way Gone” in their English classes. In the book, Beah tells the story of his life as a child soldier in Sierra Leone, as well as the process he went through to recover after he was rescued. According to Coco Yoshino, freshman, while the book was powerful, hearing Beah speak only enhanced the stories within it.

“He gave more details (about the book), and after hearing them, I started understanding parts of the book more,” Yoshino said. “Listening to him speak was amazing and I wish I could do it again.”

During the presentation, Beah spoke about “A Long Way Gone,” and explained some of the stories

within it more in depth, and also told the audience other stories about his life that he did not include in his memoir.

“My favorite part was hearing the side stories he told after explaining the book. He said that not many people know about the stories since he did not write them in the book. I found them impactful and funny at certain times,” Yoshino said.

Ms. Zorn believes that the experience was a valuable one for all students who went since it helped them become more invested in the book, and hear more about Beah’s personal experiences with survival.

“I think meeting the author helps form a personal connection,” Ms. Zorn said. “Ishmael’s courage and survival is very inspiring and there’s some students who connect and need to connect with someone who has the courage to survive.”

Anna Nars, freshman, also went to hear Beah speak, and liked that she got to hear a new perspective on “A Long Way Gone” and Beah’s personal story. “(The presentation) showed me a different perspective of the book and how he was able to handle things over time,” Nars said. “The way he spoke about it was really impactful.”

Wendy Relich, English teacher, grades papers for her AP Literature class. Ms. Relich has been teaching at WHS for seven years.

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With its recent success in the “Get Social” competition, Wheeling as well as District 214 has proven to be ahead of the social media game.

As technology plays a bigger role in student’s lives, District 214 uses the opportunity to connect with their students with the new District 214 new app.

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News Flash “RENT” will be performed in the Robert E. Sang theater on Thursday, May 1, Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3. All performances will begin at 7 p.m.

Math team will be competing in the State competition on Saturday, May 3.

Advanced Placement (AP) testing begins on Monday, May 5 and ends on Friday, May 16.

See your AP teacher for more information.

The Athletic Booster Club will be selling potted flowers and hanging baskets on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 near the automotive garage.

There will be a blue late start on Thursday, May 15. Classes begin at 9:25 a.m.

The senior athletic banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20.

Send in stories of everyday heroes to Angela Ginnan in the main office or by emailing her at angela.ginnan@ d214.org.

Spokesman’s next issue will be distributed on Friday, May 23. To contribute story ideas, email Kelly McKewin at kmckewin6242@stu. d214.org or Megan Provost at mprovost6301@stu. d214.org.

Graphic by Nikolas Buzinskis

RENT presented in May

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Yoshino shines on stage Amy Diaz-Hablich Staff Reporter From the field to the stage of the much as a performer and as a leader to musical, RENT, Sam Yoshino, senior, the program. His charisma and confistays involved in school as he finishes dence on stage has allowed him to get his senior year. Yoshino is involved in better everytime. As a captain, he has dual roles for Legacy; he is a captain, he not only been a leader, but he has been has won an award for best performer, admired by fellow performers. and is a lead in the musical RENT. He “He makes no excuses for anything has shown leadership skills, confidence, he does. He came into this program and dedication to the fine arts, which is with relatively little experience, but he why he had been chosen as Spokesman’s did not let that stop him from becoming Artist of the Month. an outstanding performer. He doesn’t let “Sam has grown tremendously as an anything get in the way of his success,” artist, he’s grown as a Maggie Monaxios, junior, singer, as a performer said. and as a leader. He Yoshino will star in approaches his work the musical production, like a professional and RENT, as Roger. is always trying to be “On RENT, every time better” said Stephen we are rehearsing he Colella, choir teacher. truly amazes me. He has The moment Sam steps natural talent, natural Yoshino has been on stage, you know he’s capability for being on involved with Legacy since his junior year. stage,” said Mr. Colella. ready for business. He He wanted to be part According to Yoshino, has confidence in his of the change the every step and emerges he tried out for RENT program was going because he enjoyed the himself into the show.” through which was message of community, from being a sub-par acceptance, tolerance Nisha Karwal and support. The show group to now one of the best show choirs Senior will be relatable which in the district. will allow the audience “I wanted to shatter to invest in the characters the mold where everyone thinks football and their relationships. players are just jocks and can’t particiWe here at Spokesman wish Yoshino pate and succeed at a high level in per- and the rest of the cast of RENT good forming arts” said Yoshino. “My favorite luck as they continue working hard. part of Legacy by far is the competitive “I’ve always enjoyed performing. I aspect. I love the opportunity to show- love the spotlight. It’s something I’ve case the incredible amount of talent...in never shied away from, whether it’s on front of big crowds. I take great pride in the stage or on the football field. I love being a part of that.” big-time opportunities for big-time sucWith little experience to the process. That’s what I live for.” said Yoshino. gram, Yoshino has accomplished so

Top: Aaron Jung, senior, and Shanon Richards, junior, perform together during a reharsal for WHSs rendition of the musical, “RENT.” Left: Nisha Karwal, Ronald Roth, seniors, Molly Kalmes, junior, and Aaron Jung, senior, perform a scene from “RENT.” The musical is about a group of struggling artist living in Manhattan’s Lower East Side while dealing with issues like paying the rent and HIV/AIDS. It has won numerous awards including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize.

Bottom: Roth, Jung, Richard, Kalmes, Karwal and the rest of the cast of “RENT” performing.

You can catch WHSs rendition of “RENT” on May 1, 2 and 3 in the Sang Theater.

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Photos by Jean Pabon

CSC hosts national competiton at WHS

April 25, 2014

Weeks before nationals, CSC added a lot more practices to their schedule, brought in a coach to teach stunting, new choreographers and spent three hours practicing everyday leading up to the competition. With all their hard work and dedication, they won second in the nation and didn’t even have to leave their own gym.

At the beginning of the year, they had to adjust to the new members and there were some disagreements along the way, but as the year went on, they started to bond as a team.

“Our team has grown hugely, we are on CSC for the entire year, we spend basically all our weekends together and you grow really close with people. As a team we got very close, especially in these past months, there is only 13 of us and we would have team bonding, or hang out in the foyer before practice. I wouldn’t say we’re a team, more like a family,” Ashley Zawacki, senior, said.

According to Arlene Carlos, junior, nationals brought out the nerves, but also the excitement in everyone.

“I had this bittersweet feeling because I was very excited for the competition to be at our school, but I felt the pressure of winning,” Arlene Carlos, junior, said.

Nationals took place at WHS on Sat. April 12, from 4 pm to around 11 pm. Over 18 high schools from around the nation competed against Wheeling’s very own CSC, and they outshined 17 schools, winning second place.

“Overall, it was so amazing. Most people don’t know what stepping is, or the different kinds and I love seeing the teams from Georgia and Texas compete because their style of stepping is different from Illinois and what they brought was so amazing,” Zawacki

said.

The competition showed talent from all over the nation, Carlos said, “Every team left their “sole” on the floor. Seriously the gym had a lot of scuff marks.”

There are many seniors on the team this year, and they’ll be graduating in just a few short weeks. As a senior, Zawacki talked about her last year on CSC. “It’s very bittersweet, CSC has been my high school life, and I can’t imagine not doing it next year. I’m very sad and will miss it so much but I will for sure come back to visit my team because once your crucial there’s no going back,” Zawacki said.

Since the seniors will be leaving shortly, it is up to the rest of the team to decide on who will be joining CSC next year.

“We would like to have more guys because it would help with the stunts we do and the sound we produce.

Everything else has pretty much been the same since last year” Gio Peralta, junior, said.

Nationals have ended and were a once in a lifetime experience for CSC, Peralta said. “It was the best experience ever, it opens up your eyes to other types of teams from different states and it’s just a fun experience overall, can’t wait till next year!” Wishing the best of luck to CSC and to the seniors that are graduating, they truly “stepped” into Wheeling and showed all of their hard work, effort and dedication, and now they will be “stepping” out and getting their diplomas.

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Kamila Kawa Staff Reporter

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Fernandez going to nationals for beauty pageant

Right: Daniela Fernandez, junior, holds all of her awards from the Miss Niles beauty pageant. Middle: A collection of all of Fernandez’s trophies, crowns, and medals from the beauty pageants she has competed in. Left: Fernandez poses with her awards after another victory of winning a beauty pageant.

Erika Pogorzelska

choose how much makeup you have on and what you wear, but girls still wear Feature Editor fake teeth and wigs and usually a lot of makeup,” Daniela Fernandez, junior, Toddlers and Tiaras is a famous reality said.

TV show that portrays the lifestyle of a Fernandez has been participating in beauty pageant contestant through the beauty pageants for 3 years now. She has lense of little kids. But is it really the won multiple pageants including the reality of being in a beauty pageant? The one in her town, which qualifies her for spray tans, the fake eyelashes, the exten- nationals which is in May. sive makeup, the waxes, the crazy moms, “I actually started out with modeling the pricey dresses, the wigs, the hair and I decided I liked pageants more. I extensions, is that what being in a beauty found out about my first pageant at the pageant is like? To a certain extent, yes. mall. They asked me if I was interested in Pageants for older ages may not doing pageants and I said ‘Yes of course’,” include the crazy moms, but there is still Fernandez said. the makeup and the hair and the spray Unlike moms forcing their children to tans and the beautiful gowns; just imag- be in pageants, Fernandez decided to be ine prom with a panel of judges critiqu- in pageants on her own when she signed ing how you look and act. herself up for Miss Niles.

“Beauty pageants are a lot like Toddlers “I decided I liked pageants a lot more and Tiaras, but in the age group I’m than I thought I would. I signed myself in you get more freedom. You get to up and I was the one to beg my mom to

The Andersons bring lung cancer awareness Erika Pogorzelska

April 25, 2014

Feature Editor Your doctor tells you that you are diagnosed with the top killer cancer in the US: lung cancer. Fear and anxiety flood you. That’s what happened to the mother of Dani Anderson, senior, Tracy Anderson. Ms. Anderson was diagnosed with lung cancer when she was 39 years old.

I kind of expected it. It runs in the family, my mom and her father also had it,” Ms. Anderson said. Ms. Anderson was too sick to be able to work during her treatment.

“It was difficult to deal with but my mom was a rock. She had been there before so I knew what to expect, but it took a toll on us financially,” Ms. Anderson said.

The road to treatment was tough and long. Ms. Anderson had to undergo heavy radiation treatment and chemotherapy. Most of the time she was so sick she could not eat or drink anything.

The cancer’s location in her lung made surgery impossible, so she was in the hospital for weeks at a time.

“Everyone was worried that I may not make it. The five year survival rate is only 16%,” Ms. Anderson said.

“When I found out my mom’s cancer, I was in eighth grade. It didn’t hit me at first because of my mom’s attitude towards it. She played it off as if she were going to beat it,” Anderson said.

“However, when she started having the chemo treatments it started hitting me hard. I couldn’t focus in school, and

I went to see the school counselor a lot.

When the weather was nice, my mom would tell me to go outside but I’d say no. I didn’t want to leave her.” Anderson said.

On October 17, 2009, Ms. Anderson and her family received life changing news. She was cancer free.

“I celebrate my survivorship everyday!” Ms. Anderson said. “But birthdays and the cancer free date are celebrated even more.”

Ms. Anderson and some of her family members and friends participate in the Deerfield Walk for Lung Cancer which is this coming Saturday, April 26, at Deerfield High School. They have been participating in the walk for two years now.

Ms. Anderson is also a part of the LUNGevity foundation. LUNGevity is all about raising money and awareness for lung cancer in hopes of finding a cure for it. She speaks to scientists, doctors, and researchers about new treatments and early detection, as well as the LUNGevity Home Summit every year.

“This has shown me a greater appreciation for the things we often take for granted. I have been able to become a lung cancer advocate and I have also gotten to meet some amazing people, including over 100 lung cancer survivors, and I have been able to help them through their journey. I am not happy that I had to get lung cancer, but I am thrilled that I found something good in all of the evil that cancer is. I am making a difference now... my life has a little more purpose.” Ms. Anderson said.

Courtesy of Tracy Anderson Tracy Anderson, lung cancer survivor, and Dani anderson, senior participate in a cancer walk.

let me do pageants,” Fernandez said.

Pageants can add up to costing a lot of money with the fees and on top of that the amount of money the gowns and outfits cost. “Nationals cost $400, not including the hotel room and transportation there. I am currently selling cakes and find people to sponsor me to pay for the fees,” Fernandez said.

“I would say a pageant is definitely a lot of hard work and commitment. You have to find the perfect dress but you also have to be a role model for other girls and it takes a lot of courage to get up on a stage and expose yourself like that,” Fernandez said. “It’s not only about beauty but also personality. You have to talk about yourself and show talent.”

People only see the beauty side of beauty pageants, when really there’s a lot more to it.

“Preparing for a pageant is definitely hard work. When I’m up on stage I feel

like I have to give it my all, especially since I’m shorter. I’m in orchesis and it has helped me a lot especially since I come up with my own choreography for my dance routines. At the end of the day it’s all worth it,” Fernandez said.

Fernandez would analyze her competition and watch videos of past pageants.

This involved understanding what judges look for and looking for understanding what made a contestant win and what made a contestant lose.

“What I love most about pageants is definitely the hair, makeup, heels, and of course the beautiful gown.” Fernandez said.

Most people see beauty pageants as a circus of young ‘artificial’ girls, but at an older age, the contestants are more mature and aren’t controlled by their parents. Fernandez plans on continuing to participate in beauty pageants and hopes to rise to the top.

Students reminice about their JK’s experiences Jean Pabon Photo Editor

Jean Pabon

Last week, the halls of WHS and social media were filled with gossip on what happened to JK’s restaurant. “Was it closed due to passover?” “I think the owner is on vacation.” “Is it true they found rats where they kept the food?”

“Maybe they didn’t pass the health inspection.”

After making countless phone calls to newspapers, city hall, and even the director of building and zoning for the city of prospect heights, the only solid piece of information collected was that the business license expired April 30th and hadn’t been renewed.

It wasn’t until Friday morning that cars began driving past the vacant building to read a posted announcement on the doors that was not there the day before. To answer the big question “Is

JK’s really, truly closed?”: yes, it is.

Many students felt distraught when JK’s closed. It was the place to go to eat, especially for students who didn’t have a car and didn’t want to eat the lunch food. “(When I found out) I felt like a good part of Wheeling was going to be missing,” Karoline Dabrowska, sophomore, said. “I’m going to miss the 10% discount for WHS students.”

JK’s is praised by many students for it’s convenience and good food. Students recall some of their memories going to JK’s. Breton Spiller, junior, remembers that once before rehearsal for a play, she went to get food and accidently dropped it in a puddle.

Tania Arellano, sophomore, reminisces about the time she ran into a pole at JK’s.

“My lip was bleeding bad, one of the workers saw me and started laughing, he reminds me of it every time I go to JK’s,” Arellano said.Arellano went to JK’s after rehearsing for CSC. Adam Wittman, junior, remembers being persuaded into going to JK’s at the beginning of the school year after school

with his friend and sat outside in the lovely weather.

Amalle Chapman and Kanae Ono, sophomores, Oscar Vargas, junior, and Sammy Lopez, senior recall mostly just sitting with their friends and enjoying the food. “There’s too many memories, but most of them involve my friends and some fries,” Lopez said.

Most students relied on JK’s to provide delicious food before or after a school activity.

“I would go to JK’s after marching band practice with my friends for dinner,” Ashley Engerbretson, junior, said.

“I remember once my order was messed up so the guy gave me free fries,” Kyle Dorcey, junior, said. “I used to go there more often before I got a car.”

Dorcey would go to JK’s when he didn’t feel like eating pizza or any of the other school lunches.

Jacquie Gonzalez, junior, would go to JK’s with friends and watch hockey. “ We’d eat and talk about anything that came to mind,” Gonzalez said.

Chicken wraps, milkshakes, inviting employees, and a nice atmosphere always

appealed to many students at WHS, but from all the foods sold at JK’s, the biggest seller amongst the students who ate there were cheese fries.

So what is going to take the place of JK’s? Another restaurant with gyros and hot dogs? There are many possible food places that could open and draw in students.

Spiller and Vargas said they would like a Portillo’s open there. Ono and Coco Yoshino, freshman, request a Starbucks.

“I feel like a lot of kids would go there and they would make a lot of money,” Yoshino said.

Many students want a Chipotle to open there. The two closest Chipotles to WHS are in Randhurst and Buffalo Grove, which isn’t exactly walking distance.

“Chipotle has healthier alternatives,” Arellano said.

Maybe a smoothie shop could draw in a lot of customers, especially in the summer time.

“I want a Liquid Fusion, because Liquid Fusion is life,” Lopez said.

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Anime can range from the well known and child-friendly shows like Staff Reporter Pokemon and Totoro to dark and gory shows like Soul Eater and Attack on Damara Delgado Titans.

When outsiders think “Anime” they Staff Reporter think of more famous, but childish Like to draw anime? Like to read shows like Pokemon and Sonic the manga? Like to watch it too? For those Hedgehog, but Anime Club exposes who answered yes to all these questhe member to more than just the tions, then join Anime Club. mainstream anime.

Anime Club meets every Tuesday On top of that, like other clubs, in room 152 after school and finishes Anime Club build camaraderie and around 4 pm. help its members bond of their comAnime is a style of animation that mon interest. More than anything, not was created in Japan that has colorful all anime is directed at children, anime images, strong characters, and stories can provide life lessons as well open the that is filled with action. Like any other minds of its viewers. media in America, there are different “Anime, in my understandings, categories different sows can fall into. teaches you different life lessons. In Anime is a way for viewers to learn Anime, there are a lot of different mormore about Japan and see a different als and issues that students watch,” said culture’s media.

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said.

During each meeting, students watch Anime videos and get to have the chance to draw Anime with friends.

“Anime Club is a place where people who love and enjoy anime can come to,” Tiffany Lee, freshman said.

If you interested in joining, no experience in drawing Anime is needed.

“I can draw stick figures, but there are excellent artists,” Mr. Schwager said.

“Anime Club is beneficial for students because they could meet new people who have the same interest as themselves. Students can watch their favorite anime while making new friends,” Lee said.

“I would recommend Anime Club to anyone and everyone who has a connection with anime,” Lee said.

Pointe Dancing in WHS: ‘The pain is worth it’

Victoria Zajda, senior, poses while on Pointe in the dance studio where she started Ballet Freshman year.

of their entire body in order to achieve Pointe.

Photo Editor In some dance studios, before going on Pointe, a dancer must get a doctor’s The weight of a person’s entire body analysis, as was the case with Emma Gilresting on their toes is a feat not many liam, freshman. accomplish. Despite the fact that Pointe “I was nervous for the doctor’s analyshoes help a dancer to support themsis. It was really nerve-wracking,” Gilliam selves, Pointe dancing is considering one said. of the hardest forms of dance in existence Gilliam started Ballet at three years for the fact that a dancer must put their old and went on Pointe when she was 12. entire weight onto their toes.

Both V. Zajda and Gilliam have “Behind the prettiness of the dancer suffered from blisters and other injuries. and movement, many ugly blisters and Once while on Pointe, Gilliam’s Pointe sprains hide,” Victoria Zajda, senior, shoe became too soft and she rolled over said. her foot.

V. Zajda started ballet her freshmen According to V. Zajda, the pain is year and went on Pointe the summer worth it, that despite the blisters and before her Senior year. Before dancing blood. The dance is still “beautiful.”

Ballet, V. Zajda performed polish dances “Broken toes, blisters, bleeding… from kindergarten to fifth grade. these are common injuries. But once I “Victoria is such an amazing dancer. rolled over my foot, it caused me to be She’s worked extremely hard to be on out for a couple weeks,” Gilliam said.

Pointe and she has incredible talent,” JesThe Pointe shoe is essential to the sica Zajda, freshman, said. J. Zajda is V. dancer, any break in the shoe is potenZajda’s sister. J. Zajda will go on pointe tially dangerous for the dancer. The June and has been doing ballet since 12 Pointe shoe is almost like a box inside, it years old. has a cushion and provides more surface “Ever since I was three years old I’ve area for the dancer than regular dance had a dream to become a Ballerina,” J. shoes do. The arch of the shoes, known as Zajda said. the shank, is one of the most important In order to become a Pointe dancer, parts. If it breaks, the dancer can not go a dancer must practice to get a good on Pointe. center and increase their balance as much “It’s not as easy as it looks,” V. Zajda as possible. A person must have control explains. “There’s so much muscle and

energy that goes into Pointe dancing, only few people know the feeling of pain you receive.”

Gilliam and V. Zajda both have dreamt of going on Pointe from a young age and recall their first times.

“My first time on Pointe felt really weird, it’s not usual for all your weight to be on your toes and it kind of hurts, but once you get away from the bar, and only have your body to support you, it’s a combination of being scared, yet exhilarated,” V. Zajda said.

According to Gilliam, the first time she was able to do a turn on Pointe was one of the “most rewarding moments I’ve experienced.”

“The amazing feeling you get from Pointe, makes all the stress, time, and pain worth it,” Gilliam said.

Gilliam started Ballet because her mother did Ballet as a child, but she decided to continue in Ballet because she felt it was one of the only places where she could be herself.

“People underestimate how much skill it takes and how much time and effort is put into Pointe,” Gilliam said.

In the end, Gilliam’s excitement outweighed the nerves and she was able to continue Pointe Dancing.

“Not just in Pointe dancing, but in dance itself, I can think about myself and let my true emotions show,” Gilliam said.

“I don’t have to hide what I truly feel.”

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When people hear the word, “debate,” fun usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind; however, with the many trips we take throughout the year, debate is definitely a fun experience.

First, these trips help improve our debate skills. For our regular season tournaments, we compete within the Illinois Congressional Debate Association (ICDA), so we remain with a set group of people that all have similar experiences and are around the same skill level. While being around these same people may somewhat expand our skills, they do not grow nearly as much as when we go to places such as Harvard or downstate for individual state (IHSA).

Traveling to places like these exposes us to debaters who have competed across the country in various forms of debate. Watching great debaters we have never seen before allows us to select certain elements of style we find effective or interesting and add them to our existing skill set, thus helping us greatly enhance our abilities.

Aside from the hardcore debate aspect of our travels, trips allow us to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships. Rooming with two or three of our teammates for a couple of days really brings out our true selves. The various pranks that we pull on one another really make things exciting. Even just hanging out and talking in our rooms late at night builds stronger relationships. While all of this is fun for the students, it’s great to see our coaches on trips, too. In school the coaches have to hold back, but on trips there is much less restraint. It’s hilarious to experience a side of our coaches that we really don’t get to see often.

All in all, the trips we take are extremely beneficial to us skill-wise and socially. If it were not for our traveling, I would not be such good friends with some of the people I am friends with now, and I would not be such a knowledgeable and passionate debater and person overall.

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Orchesis achieves public school success in Miami

What would be your dream field trip for one of your classes? Why?

“I would go to a professional sporting event, such as the NHL, because I like sports,” Zach Yfantis, freshman.

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Many students were able to challenge themselves with dance styles they had not attempted before and that they could not have learned back home, such as ballet and African dances.

“It opened up my eyes to the different dance skills and I met a lot of people,” Faye Tsogas, senior, said.

By traveling south to attend this festival with dancers and teachers from all over the globe, Orchesis members were able to not only broaden their dance skills and expand their global awareness through interaction with fellow dancers, but also realize where they fell on the spectrum of dance and the importance of dancing back home, while also creating a closer bond within their already-tight-knit group.

“I feel like you can’t experience everything at your home school.

You have to go other places and meet up with other people and see how you fit into the bigger picture,” Reschke said.

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on Saturday night to enjoy live music and dancing in the Bayside Market across the street from their hotel.

“We went to this concert and there were all these train dancers going crazy and doing crazy dances and me and Aaron (Jung) led this little, simple step-touch dance in front of all of these kids and they would just follow us, and I thought that was really fun,” Breton Spiller, junior, said.

Students got the experience of a lifetime attending workshops and performances for two and a half days with students from around the world, some hailing from as far as Australia.

Classroom environments were supportive and noncompetitive despite the disparity in the level of the dancers, and students were able to further explore other styles of dance.

“I liked getting together with a community of dancers from across the country. It was kind of fulfilling that there are people everywhere that are just as excited about dance as you are,” Tegan

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While the rest of us spent our first week back from Spring Break trying to readjust to waking up while the time was still in single digits and remembering how to hold a pencil, Orchesis spent most of this first week back continuing to soak up rays in between dancing their hearts out.

From Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 6, 14 WHS Orchesis members attended the National High School Dance Festival in Miami, Florida, a bi-annual festival held this year at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida. The festival is attended by about 80-90 schools from across the U.S., Canada, Australia and Bermuda.

This was Wheeling’s fourth year attending and performing at the festival. Out of 183 pieces submitted to perform, Wheeling earned two spots out of the 60 chosen with a spot in the Friday night gala performance,

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Both dances submitted by Wheeling this year were performed at Dance Chicago, and both were selected to be performed at the festival. Their dance “Fio Fio Fiolette”, choreographed

by Brandon Di Criscio, was performed at the Friday night gala show. Their second dance, Lizzie Mackenzie’s “Immemorial” was performed at the Saturday night showcase. The performances were held at the 1,800 seat Gusman Theater in downtown Miami.

“We send pieces that are different and have great choreography but have a very different movement vocabulary. They’re not what people traditionally are expecting to see,” Rawlinson said.

As for the overall experience, attendees enjoyed days spent attending dance workshops, performing in the concerts, watching performances and experiencing Miami. Students visited the Holocaust Museum, a botanical garden, and a quick trip to the beach. Students also met up with fellow public-school students

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“I feel like we should go to a place like Six Flags in order to have team-building and just have fun and get to know each other more,” Kayla Baranowski, sophomore.

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cultural connections and historical connections; it’s really impressive,” Ms. Hawkins said.

On top of expanding their experience with the Italian language and being able to speak it in a completely Italian-speaking environment, students were able to make connections between class content and some of the sights and experiences in Italy.

“When you’re there it’s like, ‘Oh they’re normal people,’ like it’s a normal country for them,” Jenny Afonina, junior, said.

“I think overall they come back with this open mind, like more culturally aware,” Ms. Hawkins said.

Not only did students make a deeper connection with the Italian culture and language, but with each other.

“I started by not knowing some of the people in the actual trip itself and then once the trip got going and we were halfway through we were all really close,” Enriquez said.

“Now we’re able to have our inside jokes and every so often when we see each other in the hallway we’re always remembering the little inside jokes that we had or remembering certain parts of the trip that made it memorable.”

The trip ended with a visit to the island of Capri on the warmest and sunniest day of the trip, where the students were able to hang out by the beach and enjoy their final days of the trip.

“That cultural connection is just truly amazing and cannot be substituted by movies...you’ve just got to experience being there,” Ms. Hawkins said.

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Fourth: Melody Beltran and Nisha Karwal, seniors, relax while in Miami.

Bottom: Daniela Alvarez, Venessa Reyes, and Faye Tsogas, seniors, and Michaela Wittman, junior, take a photo after participating in a Hip-Hop class.

proceeds go towards the trip. The fundraising has been successful, Staff Reporter ”It’s moving in the right direction, but we’re not done with fundraising yet.” Brian In July, Jazz Band 1 has the opportunity Logan, band teacher, remarks. to go to Italy and Switzerland to perform in He thought that after performing in the jazz festivals. On July 7th, they depart for Midwest Band Clinics, Jazz Band 1 was ready Geneva, and they return on the 18th. as a band to try to play in jazz festivals such Every other week, they have a different as the Montro Jazz Festival. fundraiser to help raise money for the trip.

“Doing a lot of things for fundraising has They have been raising money by selling helped a lot. It made a lot of money, and split chocolate bars, playing gigs, and asking for the normal cost (around $5000) in half.” donations.

Ronald Roth, senior, explains the success of They also have festival concerts with other fundraising. schools, hosting benefit concerts, (fundraising The funds made from the fundraisers pays at local restaurants such as Chipotle, Panera for transportation, airfare, a few meals, and Bread), and wingdings, which are raffles. tickets to see attractions. The last time Jazz Parents have been helping out by having Band 1 had a field trip similar to this upcomadult events selling cooking ware, part of the ing one, was about five years ago.

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Top: Stacy Wojtkiewicz, Noah Ihde, Duke Lee, seniors, and Alexander Pawelek, junior, enjoy a boat ride around Venice.

Second: Rachel Ropski, Jenny Mendieta, Melissa McGuinn, Alexa Fishman, seniors, and Marissa Urso, and Sarah Fruscione, juniors, pose for a photo after lunch.

Third: McGuinn, throws a quarter into the Trevi Fountain and makes a wish.

“It would be extremely rewarding to go to a country in Africa in order to see firsthand how they live compared to us.

It would definitely give us perspective and I think make us more grateful for what we have,” Ashley Keippel, junior.

“I think I’d like to go to Disneyworld because it’s such a magical place and I feel like a team or a club would be extremely close if they were able to do that,” Lily Johnson, senior.

“My dream field trip would be to go back to Büdingen, Germany. I was stationed there in the army and I’d just walk around and take everything in,” Norb Kriss, security guard.

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the highest and most prestigious level performance, and a spot in the Saturday night showcase, the second level of performance.

“Our success at the festival is kind of unheard of for a traditional public school,” Diane Rawlinson, dance teacher and Orchesis director, said.

Even before being informed in December of their acceptance to perform, Orchesis had already begun preparations to attend the dance festival back in May of 2013. Even if schools are not performing in one of the concerts, students are able to attend the festival to view performances and take classes and workshops offered by college professors and professional dancers from across the world.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to see incredible work,” Rawlinson said. “Where else are you going to go where you’re going to be able to take class from a person that’s a dancer in New York, a college professor in Florida and a teacher in Hawaii? There’s no other way you’re going to get

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While many students spent spring break jetting off to warm islands, sunny beaches and, well, anywhere but snowy-in-March Chicago, one particular group of students took a more cultural approach.

Instead of boarding a flight to Florida, these students traveled across the Atlantic and spent ten cold and rainy days experiencing Italy and speaking the language they have studied in school for years.

The trip to Italy is a bi-annual event, taking place every two years, and preparation for the trip beings a year in advance.

Students attending the trip are typically required by Angela Hawkins, Italian teacher, to be taking at least Italian 3 or Italian 4 to participate in order to ensure that they know the language well enough to communicate with each other and with other Italians in Italy. Students also must be in good academic and disciplinary standings and must be approved by other teachers in order to take part. This year, 17 students attended the trip accompanied by three chaperones.

The trip overall costs $2,400-$2,500 per person, which includes airfare, hotel and breakfasts and dinners. According to Ms. Hawkins, the students typically pay for the cost of the trip itself themselves, and any fundraising done goes towards extra spending that’s divided evenly amongst the students once they arrive in Italy and may pay for things such as

gondola rides in Venice.

Hawkins encouraged the This year, the Italian students to speak Italian classes and club held the as much as they could Italian Dinner, a one-night due to the fact that they event featuring an authen- were in Italy and may not tic Italian meal, Tarantella be returning for a while. dancers, and vocal perfor- Students were encouraged mances by our very own to speak with shopkeepers WHS students. With an and restaurant owners in attendance of 200 people, normal conversation, askthe event raised $3,000. ing for prices and sizes in According to Ms. their best Italian.

Hawkins, the trip was “I think in the beginvery focused on art and ning they were very scared language. Stuso I had to push dents were them to able to see speak. And the works it’s hard of Italbecause you ian artists have to tell Michaelanthe Italian gelo and not to speak Leonardo English, Lots of these Da Vinci because students are so and gain (they) see used to being a better my students in the bubble grasp of the so automatiItalian’s apcally they of Wheeling... preciation feel bad for but when is the of Dante, them so next time they’re they kind who is ofactually going ten referred of want to as the to speak to get to go to “father of English and Italy? the Italian help them language.” out, so I’d Students go in the Angela Hawkins stores first observed Italy’s Italian Teacher and tell signature them ‘Don’t architecture speak Engand history by visitlish!’” Ms. Hawkins said. ing museums and many Many of the students churches. Students got to claimed that being surexperience firsthand many rounded by the Italian aspects of cultural Italian culture and language life such as shopping in helped force them to speak markets and speaking with the language. native Italians.

“It allowed me to actu“I thought it was a ally immerse myself in the really cool experience culture so I was actually because we learn about all able to speak to people...it this stuff in Italian class (Italian) was all around me and then we see it all in so I had no other choice person and learn about all but to speak it, and it gave the cultures,” Sara Buresh, me more knowledge on junior, said. exactly how to speak it According to Jonathan clearer,” Enriquez said.

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On Saturday, April 5, over 135 individuals participated in WHS’s third annual Operation Snowball. Snowball is a student-led drug and alcohol prevention program that encourages students to surround themselves with positive and loving people.

The event lasted from 7am to 11pm, a total of 16 hours.

Snowball heavily involves group games and activities. The groups generally consisted of 10 to 15 people in all, two group leaders one adult and other student participants.

Freshman Jacqualyn Kopala described her favorite activity called Angel

better than I could have by reading books,” Dunkin said.

The event featured motivational speaker Andre Anderson, and three aspiring speakers, one of them being Kylie Lewis, a contestant on the popular reality TV show, “The Bachelor.”

“She had a lot of fans, but she actually had some very good advice,” said Kopala on Lewis’ speech.

Kopala also enjoyed Andersons speech, calling it “amazing.”

When it comes to negative feeling towards Snowball there was only one regret Hector Jimenez, senior, had.

“The only thing I would wish was that I had done it sooner,” Jimenez said.

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Watching Over You. “It’s a way to let each other know you care, you get to make everyone feel good, while feeling good about yourself.”

Two of Snowball’s main goals is to have everyone change the the way they look at themselves, and how they look at the world in a positive manner.

Although Snowball’s base is built off a stress free environment, Sara Duncan, a Snowball leader, found herself in a tense spot when her partner fell sick on the day of Snowball. Duncan was quickly able to bounce back and take as what many people would look at as an obstacle and turned it into a learning experience.

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Esperando la Primavera

Tendencias de primavera; moda, accesorios, y más

Diseños de Margaritas

Kimonos

Cuando se trata de camisas, faldas, bufandas o zapatos, las margaritas se han convertido en una gran tendencia durante la primavera. Las margaritas pueden ser vistas como un estampado en una bufanda o un sola margarita en el centro de la camisa.

Si quieres una manera sutil de incorporar margaritas en tu atuendo, puedes usar aretes, anillos o un collar de margaritas.

Faldas Skater Las faldas skater son una de las prendas más femeninas, cómodas y versátiles. la falda esta ajustada a la cintura; llega a media pierna y pueden ser combinadas en diferentes formas para obtener un estilo elegante o casual. Su versatilidad a la hora de combinarlas se convierte en una de las prendas más sencillas de estilizar.

Kimonos son una de las prendas tradicionales de la cultura japonés, con el estilo fresco y elegante, se han convertido en una prenda popular para esta primavera. El kimono puede ser utilizado con vestidos, faldas, pantalones y mucho más. El diseño mas popular en los kimonos es el floral. El kimono es una prenda ideal para añadir color y diseño a un traje simple.

Pantalones cortos de Cintura Alta Pantalones cortos de cintura alta son los mejores reemplazos para los pantalones cortos del año pasado.

Es una prenda perfecta para utilizar con blusas cortas que bajan hasta el abdomen. Se pueden encontrar en una gran variedad de colores, diseños y diferentes tonos de mezclilla para favorecer cualquier estilo.

Maxi faldas Faldas Maxi La falda maxi es una de las prendas más cómodas y favorecedoras. Esta falda cuelga de la cintura y baja hasta los pies.

Es una pieza de transición de la primavera al verano. La falda maxi se puede encontrar en diferentes telas, colores, y diseños. Se puede estilar para un dia casual o para un dia mas formal. Para un dia mas fresco se puede estilizar con una chaqueta de mezclilla.

Blusas Sin Espalda Las blusas sin espalda son una manera sutil y moderna de mostrar la piel. Hay blusas donde la manera que esta cortada la blusa es en la forma de la letras ‘o’, ‘u’ o ‘v’. También hay blusas con las espaldas cortadas en una imagen tal como alas o calaveras.

Muchas personas cortan sus blusas para agregar moños o encaje.

Camisetas con Gráficos Las camisetas gráficas pueden venir en muchas variedades tal como cotizaciones, animales, y dibujos animados. Las camisetas gráficas más populares son de bandas o referencias a la cultura popular tal como camisetas de “Pink Floyd”, gatos, o peliculas. Las camisas son usadas con faldas, pantalones de mezclilla, pantalones cortos al igual con mallas.

Anillos Midi Los anillos-midi se han convertido recientemente la obsesión de muchas. Los anillos-midi son anillos que se ajustan en el centro del dedo. Ahora que no es temporada de guantes, pueden lucir sus anillos.

Los anillos-midi vienen en muchas variedades como: anillos con moños y flores, anillos con fleshas y anillos regulares.

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Fáciles diseños de uñas

Canciones para la primavera

Lo que necesitan:

“Adrenalina” por Wisin Ft. Jennifer Lopez y Ricky Martin

2. Con el palillo de -Palillo de dientes dientes haz dos o tres -Esmalte de uñas blanco puntos para el centro de y amarillo la flor en cada uña con -Esmalte de uñas para el el esmalte amarillo. base (su preferencia) 3. Con otro palillo 1. Pinta la uña con de dientes, haz líneas el color base de tu comenzando del centro preferencia. Si es hacia afuera. Repite necesario, pinta una este paso hasta que el segunda capa. Deja diseño se ve como una secar el esmalte por margarita. unos minutos.

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1. Pinta las uñas con el esmalte negro mate.

Deja secar el esmalte por unos minutos.

“Vivir Mi Vida” por Marc Anthony En su nueva canción, titulada “Vivir Mi Vida,” Marc Anthony lleva un ritmo tan salsero que en cuanto la gente lo escucha hace que quieran levantarse y bailar..

El ritmo salsero señala la proximidad del verano. Marc Anthony recita un himno en cual la gente aprende a poder vivir y llevar una vida de forma feliz. Esta nueva pieza sirve como una canción perfecta para levantar el espíritu y actitud de un individual en un día lluvioso en esta primavera.

2. Con el palillo de dientes haz una flor en azul, rosa y morado en la uña.

3. Con el palillo y el esmalte amarillo, haz un punto en cada flor para el centro de la flor.

Puedes colocar las flores en la punta de las uñas o en el fondo.

Los mejores colores de uñas para la primavera

Essie’s “Hide & Go Chic”

Essie’s “Spin the Bottle”

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Essie’s “Lovie Dovie”

Essie’s “Turquoise & Caicos”

“El Perdedor” por Enrique Iglesias ft. Marco Antonio Solis En un cambio de ritmo, Enrique Iglesias estrena su canción titulada “El Perdedor,” A lado de Marco Antonio Solis, Enrique Iglesias expresa un lado íntimo.

Con un ritmo lento y calmante Enrique enseña un lado fuera de su ultimamente musica pop. En adicional, esta canción servirá como el tema musical para el principio de la telenovela, “Lo Que La Vida Me Robó,” en Univision.

“Corazón en la Maleta” por Luis Fonsi Aunque Luis Fonsi canta sobre un amor perdido su mensaje se puede transmitir de cualquier modo.

Su nuevo estreno, titulado “Corazón en la Maleta,” wexpresa un nuevo empiezo. Dejando todo lo negativo atrás y nunca volver a el. La primavera es un tiempo perfecto para empezar de nuevo y tomar un receso para reflexionar y establecer las metas personales. Algo que se hace más facil con la letra y melodía positiva que emite esta cancion.

Información colectada por Aide Hernandez

Lo que necesitan: -Palillo de dientes -Esmalte de uñas negro mate -Esmalte de uñas azul, rosa, morado, y amarillo

Cómo mitad del grupo musical Wisin y Yandel, Wisin se hiso conocer como el rapero del grupo mientras que Yandel era el cantante dominante. Sin embargo, ahora Wisin, al ado de Ricky Martin y Jennifer Lopez ha enseñado que él si tiene doble talento. El ritmo del tambor que permanece a través de la canción hace que quieras bailar. Lleva un ritmo alegre y excitante, razón por cual Univision la ha nominado como la canción oficial del mundial de fútbol.

America runs on Starbucks? Starbucks vs. Dunkin’

Staff Reporter When you say hamburger, I say McDonalds. When you say tacos, I say Taco Bell, and when you say coffee, I say Starbucks. When talking about coffee, it’s not surprising that Starbucks is the first company to come to mind. With over 18,000 stores in 62 countries, Starbucks serves as one of the world’s leading and, without a doubt, best coffee provider.

I’m going to be honest and admit that Starbucks is expensive. However, as I’ve learned, some expenses are worth it. You don’t have to worship Starbucks like I do to appreciate the mouth watering macchiatos, fantastic frappuccinos or love-of-your-life lattes that cannot be found anywhere else. To top it off,

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items on their menu.

We all know the phrase “time is money.” Well, Dunkin Donuts usually has shorter lines and faster service than Starbucks does. Many people waste their time every morning before work or school waiting in a long line to get their Rabella Giyo usual cup of coffee at Starbucks. They Guest Writer would waste much less time by going to Dunkin Donuts.

Both companies may serve similar It’s early in the morning and you need your morning cup of joe. Dunkin beverages but when compared, Dunkin Donuts has a better deal. With lower Donuts may not always be your first prices for a greater quantity, no one choice when going to grab a cup of coffee, it’s usually Starbucks. But when can beat what Dunkin Donuts offers its customers; it’s a deal you can’t pass comparing Dunkin Donuts to Starbucks, it is obvious that Dunkin Donuts up. A large cup of hot coffee at Dunkin Donuts (20 fl oz) will cost you about should be your first choice. $1.69 and a venti (20 fl oz) cup of the Aside from the wide range of food and beverage choices, Dunkin Donuts same hot coffee at Starbucks costs about $2.55. has reasonable products and are quite It’s obvious that many of the Starthe affordable price for all items. While bucks die-hard fans may disagree with Starbucks, on the other hand, has a small food selection to choose from and my points, but clearly, the better choice unreasonably high prices. Also, Dunkin is Dunkin Donuts because of their Donuts is partnered with Baskin-Rob- affordable prices, fast service, and their bins, which just extends the number of huge menu of different drinks and food.

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‘The Following’ is a drama/thriller that airs on Fox every Monday. It follows an FBI agent’s attempt to find an escaped serial killer who now leads a cult of other killers, similar to that of Charles Manson. The series is sure to entice you and keep you watching week after week.

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2048 is the new Flappy Bird. It’s the game that most people are playing on their iPads, phones and other devices.

The concept is to slide tiles with numbers and combine them to make the number 2,048. Many students say they are addicted to the new puzzle game and play it all day. 2048 is availible on Apple and Android products.

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Rio 2 Fans of the popular movie, Rio, will be excited to see the new sequel, Rio 2. Rio 2 came out on April 11 to great reviews from critics and fans alike. It follows the story of Blu and Jewel, the birds from the previous movie. The cast of the film is star-studded featuring Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, and will.i.am as the main actors. it is a fun movie for the whole family.

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Starbucks follows the Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E) Practices that supports coffee farmers around the globe with 95% of Starbuck’s purchases from these farmers meeting C.A.F.E standards.

Another thing that makes Starbucks special: the atmosphere. Everything is clean without it looking like it got run over by a sterilizing vacuum. The store is fashioned to look like home, and it’s soft brown color theme leads me to believe it succeeds.That is, unless you live in a fluorescent hole or pitch black cave. With an abundance of seating, Starbucks invites you to sit down and stay while Dunkin Donuts’ lack of chairs and tables basically screams at you to get your coffee and go. This might not stop everyone, especially teenagers determined to hang out, but it really affects the atmosphere.

I might be slightly biased when I say Starbucks is the best because I go at least once a week, but there’s a reason I keep returning and it’s not because of the low prices.

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It may seem like nobody uses watches anymore. Why would they? We already have phones! Wrap around watches are an alternative to the boring, average wrist watch because it goes around your wrist to create a glamorous and classy look. They can be made out of leather or cloth and studded with diamonds.

They are availible at departemnt stores like Macy’s and Sears.

Summer preview: concerts, festivals and more Summer will be here soon and it’s never a bad idea to plan things out earlier rather than later. Chicago is home to some fun summer activities. Whether you want to listen to great music, celebrate, or immerse yourself in new different food, here are just a few things you could do to make your summer extraordinary and exciting.

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June 25-29/July 1- 6 in Milwaukee Summer is the time to let loose, enjoy the great weather and have a good time. Summerfest, offers an opportunity to do all of those things. Summerfest is the worlds largest music festival and is spread over 11 days. This year, headliners will include Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, A Great Big World and more. Summerfest is held at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, WI.

Pride Parade

June 29 starting on Broadway and Montrose and runs along Halsted Chicago’s Pride Parade is a celebration of individuality open to anyone, gay or straight. The Parade starts on Montrose Ave. and North Broadway and continues down Halsted St. Mayor Rahm Emanuel will march as he has in past years along with Governor Pat Quinn. Come down to celebrate equality and individuality.

Taste of Chicago July 9-July 14 in Grant Park Chicago is home to so many different diverse cultures so it only makes sense that the largest food festival in the country would be here. The Taste of Chicago will be held July 9-14 in Grant Park and will feature local dining establishments in the Chicago area. The best part is, admission is free! Taste will feature local musicians and vendors with a huge selection of different food items.

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Editorial

Field trips provide opportunties for students While we love the tight-knit community of Wheeling, beyond JK’s cheese fries and Wapaghetti’s pizza, there lies an entire world filled with learning opportunities and new experiences. So much of what we as students learn in school applies to the outside world, and anytime we are presented with an opportunity to apply those skills to real life situations, as well as learn new ones, we should take advantage of it.

Field trips provide the perfect opportunity for students to do this. They help students to

broaden their horizons and expose them situations that cannot be replicated within a classroom.

With many clubs and classes traveling in recent months, the students of WHS have had numerous opportunities to experience this type of learning environment.

A prime example of this is the recent trip to Italy taken by Italian students. The students, many of whom had been studying Italian for all four years of their high school career, were able to fully immerse themselves in the culture and experience the language in a

new way.

Field trips also allow students the chance to showcase their talents and skills to the rest of the world. The field trip to the National High School Dance Festival in Miami, taken by Orchesis, allowed WHS dancers to display their talent and receive recognition on a national level.

Similarly, members of the debate team competed at Harvard in February, allowing them to showcase their skills to other debaters from all across the country. Jazz Band will have the chance to exhibit their musical

talents to people on the other side of the world this summer, when they travel to Switzerland and Italy to perform.

Overall, field trips to far away places give students a multitude of chances to grow as learners, and display the amazing skills and talents of WHS to others, making them a critical part of high school education.

9 out of 9 members of the editorial board agree.

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To CSC winning second place at nationals.

To Orchesis who raised enough money and performed in Miami.

New media taking over the “Golden Age” Patricia Makris Co-Forum Editor

When I think back to New Year’s Eve, I cannot help but laugh at my pathetic hope for a year better than the last. Dec. 31 always seems to bring out my superstitious side. For example, I make sure to stay away from my uncle because he usually finds someone to fight with at every party we attend. However, I knew this year was going to be the year of change with college and my entire future hanging in

the balance. Then, of course, my mind begins to consider what else this new year will become a reminder of. As pessimistic as it sounds, to me there seems to be only two options; either someone who has an incredible impact on your life dies or an incredible tragedy occurs. Four months into 2014, both options have occurred multiple times.

If and when I ever have the opportunity to work within the entertainment industry, it would never have been possible without my inspirations within the industry and of course those in my own life who have given me opportunities and believed I had potential. Despite not knowing him personally, Mickey Rooney is

definitely one of my inspirations who has left an everlasting mark on the entertainment industry.

Born in 1920, Rooney traveled with his parents and began his own career on Vaudeville when he was only a couple months old.

He was one of the biggest stars of the 1930’s and worked with other greats including Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor. Although he lived a long and successful life compared to some of his colleagues, I see his death as our last link to the “Golden Age” of Hollywood and entering a new age to which I am hesitant.

The hardest part is coping with the loneliness because people my age lack the knowledge or simply could care less about the

“Golden Age”. For example, when I mention the term “Vaudeville,” people sometimes ask where it is located. Vaudeville was actually a live show classified as theatrical entertainment. The term Vaudeville is part of my vocabulary because I know that is where Rooney and several other actors began their careers. Even though there are others who might appreciate the “Golden Age,” in my mind, Rooney was like the last person who understood and felt the same as I did about his films. If I had the chance to ask him about playing Andy Hardy 16 times or who Shirley Temple was, he probably could have answered with mininmal hesitation.

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P.E. elective offers al- ID scanning benefiternative to regular PE cial to students, staff Kelly McKewin

April 25, 2014

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Lifestyle Fitness is a new PE elective class that began this year, that is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors. When I decided to take the class at the beginning of this year, I wasn’t entirely sure what it was going to be like, but after being in the class for almost an entire semester, I think that I’ve found more benefit in it than in regular PE. The class differs from regular PE classes in that students set a health or fitness goal to work towards for the semester. Students create their own workout plans for roughly five-week periods, and tailor these plans to fit their goals.

About twice a week, there are also days spent discussing nutrition

and other factors that contribute to health.

While the structure and familiarity of a regular PE class can be nice, I personally like the freedom that Lifestyle Fitness gives me. It is a self-directed class, and the fact that students can decide exactly what they want to do each day makes the class even more beneficial to overall student health, in my opinion. Since we have control over our own workouts, we can make sure that we’re getting what we want out of them. The flexibility also helps prevent boredom when it comes to the workouts. We always have the option of changing what we want to do, which makes the class fun, something I haven’t experienced in other PE classes.

Overall, while regular PE classes provide structure to working out, Lifestyle Fitness is a fun, different alternative to PE, that I definitely plan to keep in my schedule.

Erica Johnson Staff Reporter

As many upperclassman know, WHS deans have changed the rules for students that leave the facility during lunch hours.

The previous rule required returning students to show a valid ID, excluding red and freshman ID’s. In order for a student to maintain a valid ID they had to be getting a C or higher in all their courses.

This rule was easily broken by students who borrow others ID’s, or those who had other ways of obtaining a regulated ID. In my eyes, it is about time for the rule to be improved, due to the ease of others breaking it. Leaving school for lunch is a privilege that many schools don’t

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allow. As a senior, I know it can be hard keep good grades, but we have to keep in mind that with privilege comes responsibility.

Now that the rule has been updated, WHS’s security is stronger. Although it seems improbable for an intruder to enter WHS, cases like the Sandy Hook shooting shows us how easy it can be. The new rule of scanning students ID’s lowers the risk of intrusion and helps WHS security and staff maintain control over students and visitors.

WHS proudly enforces three important principles to maintain a caring environment: be respectful, be responsible and be connected. The updated rule enforces respectfulness by imposing students to actually have a valid ID. It keeps WHS students responsible for their grades, and keeps the students connected through interaction with the security staff.

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Freshmen bring renewed intensity to varsity pitch

Jean Pabon Jeanine Valera, Emma Fister and Kelli Pietrowski, freshmen, wait in line for warm-ups before the game Wednesday, April 16 vs. Barrington. “Coach Cruz set the bar to get 8 wins, and his goal for us as players is to score as much as possible and contribute to the team in any way we can,” Valera said.

One of the most consistently successful franchises in all of professional sports is the New York Yankees baseball club.

The Yankees have won the most World Series titles out of all teams in the MLB and continue to have successful seasons and deep playoff runs season after season.

The main factor that contributes to the success of the Yankees organization is their successful farm system and ability to recruit young, fresh talent. Seeing as the success of a franchise is often measured by its consistency, the Yankees look to consistently draft and sign young talent.

This model of consistent development of young talent is being modeled by the WHS varsity girls soccer team through the addition of Emma Fister, Kelli Pietrowski and Jeanine Valera, freshmen, to the squad.

While all three girls have played soccer at a competitive level for many years, the jump to varsity is a new challenge.

“The biggest difference for me between Club and High School is the intensity of the schedule,” Pietrowski said. “In Club play, with the exception of tournaments, you may have only one game a week pretty much all year long, where with the varsity team have up to three games per week during a couple of month schedule. The high school season gets a lot of games in a very short time but it is a lot of fun.”

While the amount of games played is greatly increased from previous teams, the level of competition is also increased.

“The level of varsity competition is much more competitive than what I’ve played before,” Fister said.

In addition to a new and different environment in the varsity pitch, Pietrowski has been tasked with learning a new position.

“I was primarily a defender and sometimes midfielder for many years. I am now playing up front and it is a different style of play,” Pietrowski said. “I hope to keep improving in this position.”

Even for the three freshmen, the expectations of Dwayne Cruz, varsity girls soccer head coach, remain high.

“Coach Cruz set the bar to get 8 wins, and his goal for us as players is to score as much as possible and contribute to the team in any way we can,” Valera said.

All team members seem to have bought in to the coaching staff’s teachings and philosophies.

“The coaches really stress going all out during both practices and games,” Pietrowski said. “The team really seems to be coming together under coach Cruz.

I have a great group of teammates and would like to get a few more wins especially for the seniors who have been great mentors for us.”

The selection of these three freshmen ultimately lays the building blocks for successful varsity teams in the future.

Fister, Pietrowski and Valera all agree that playing hard in each game and all practices is the ultimate key to success this season and success further down the road.

“If we stay focused, we should definitely be able to get more wins than past varsity teams,” Fister said.

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Baseball completes successful spring training trip 15 games this season.

Throughout those 15 games, the cats post a 7-8 record with Brenden Spillane, junior, leading the team with a 0.408 batting average and tied with Jordan for team lead with 20 hits. The Cats as a team collectively have maintained a 0.296 batting average with the pitching staff recording a 1.71 ERA. “So far we don’t have the same excitement as we did in Florida and it’s been something we try to focus on before every game. We hope the team comes together and start to see the same team chemistry back here as we did playing in Florida,” Weider said.

The Cats look to get off to a strong start after a strong spring training trip.

“Instead of just practicing inside, we got to play outside in warmer weather which helped our guys he back in midseason form. Our pitching has been good all year and our batting The WHS varsity baseball team in front of the ESPN Wide World of Sports continues to get stronger,” Vieau Complex before their tournament. The Cats’ offense, led by Jake Jordan, said. junior, and George Alimissis, senior, scored a total of 49 runs.

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cats’ offense was a major factor in the success they has in Florida.

In addition to the offense, the pitching staff reported a 1.53 For the first time in WHS ERA over the five games with the baseball history, the Wildcats defense as well posting a 0.917 took their talents to south beach efficiency rating on the field. as they participated in the ESPN “We were aggressive with the Wide World of Sports baseball bats, we didn’t take many good tournament. The tournament pitches and we fielded well to was held for five weeks in Orhelp win and stay close in our lando, Florida. games,” Lucas Vieau, senior, The Wildcats made the trip said. down to Florida during spring Jake Jordan, junior, and break and opened up the tourna- George Alimissis, senior, led the ment strong strong by beating team with eight hits each and Dwight Englewood New Jersey Alimissis also added eight runs 11-4. Afterwards, the Cats went batted in to add to the offense.

2-2 summing up a 3-2 perforThe team averaged an overall mance in Florida. .369 batting average with a 0.461 “The competition was pretty on base percentage. good. At times we played really The pitching staff shined as well even in the losses. A lot well compiling 28 strikeouts, of guys got to play different 15 walked batters and a .206% positions and they displayed batting average against only the depth we had on the team,” supplementing the 1.53 ERA Jason Wieder, head coach, said. they posted.

Within the five games the These statistics are well over Cats played in Florida, they the Wildcat’s season averages scored a total of 49 runs and al- with the team batting .315 and lowed only 16 runs against. an on base percentage of 0.410 The production of the Wild- that they have compiled up over Alex Gleyzer Staff Reporter

Tieri invited to Colorado Olympic Training Center Alex Gleyzer Staff Reporter

Damara Delgado Rocco Tieri, WHS athletic trainer and teacher, ices down a basketball player after practice. Tieri will be stationed at the Olympic Training Center for two weeks.

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As the Sochi Olympics remain fresh in our mind, we now transition and look forward to what Rio de Janeiro has to offer in 2016. Athletes continually push themselves in order to make the cut for Rio and discover new lengths of competition.

However, the athletes are not the only ones putting in countless hours and maximum effort.

People behind the scenes such as the coaching staff and athletic training team work non-stop in order to help athletes maintain peak performance.

Rocco Tieri, WHS athletic trainer and teacher, will embark on the journey of assisting our athletes through injuries and exercise. Recently, Mr. Tieri was granted an internship at the United States Olympic Center in Colorado Springs where he will be stationed at for a minimum of two

weeks.

During those two weeks, Tieri will treat athletes for numerous injuries as well as perform injury prevention tasks to help the athletes recover properly.

The United States Olympic Center has three olympic training centers along with 15 training sites located in 13 different cities around the U.S. These sites allow for the same internship programs that Tieri will participate in in sites such as Chula Vista, Lake Placid and Colorado Springs.

“It’s a two week trial in August, nine hours a day for those two weeks straight. We work on athletes in basketball, wrestling, and boxing,” Tieri said. “(The internship) shows me the scope of how an athletic trainer works with these athletes.”

While Tieri continues teaching sports medicine and leading the athletic training club, his students also acknowledge the honor and service he will partake in at the USOC in August.

“It’s (the internship) is an inspiration to all

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April 25, 2014

WHS teams use newly renovated Heritage Park fields Anthony Dean Staff Reporter

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In July of 2007, the Wheeling Park District staff presented the Future Planning Committee of the Park District Board of Commissioners with a planning and design process to redevelop Heritage Park.

According to Justin Sienkiewicz, communications manager at the Wheeling Park District, “A final concept of the Heritage Master Plan was approved by the Park District Board of Commissioners on September 2, 2008. In 2012, construction began on the redevelopment of Heritage Park. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2014.”

Alexa Fishman, senior varsity softball player commented on how she felt about the Heritage Park renovations.

“I was very surprised on how fast they completed it and the fields are so nice,” Fishman said.

Jason Weider, head varsity boys baseball coach, also felt positive about the parks.

“When I first heard about

Nikki Mikosz, junior, battles at the plate against the Conant Cougars. Heritage Park is the home field for the softball team this season.

Boys Soccer

Nate Laude - University of Illinois at Chicago

Boys Basketball

Jeremy Stephani - Lawrence University

Baseball

Brenden Spillane - University of Illinois

Football

Tim Shover - West Point Military Academy Sam Yoshino - Truman State University

Girls Volleyball

Brittany Roman - Robert Morris University

Girls Basketball

Deanna Kuzmanic - University of Alabama Birmingham

Sennett takes down nationals

Zalman Faltushanskiy Staff Reporter

With professional basketball and hockey playoffs starting, teams begin to wonder what they have to do to advance to their respective national championship games. For one Wheeling athlete, however, the dream of advancing, and winning, a national championship has already come true.

From March 28-30, Andrea Sennett, sophomore, competed in the USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle National Championships in Oklahoma City, OK. She came away with a national championship in the Cadet division and a third place title in the Junior division. This event marks the highest level of competition for high school wrestlers in the country.

Sennett has, indeed, put in meticulous training to reach the national level of wrestling.

“I’ve prepared for this for my whole life; I’ve been wrestling since I was three,” Sennett said. “My brother inspired me to start wrestling. When I saw him at a tournament in Michigan, I told my dad that I wanted to wrestle and he put me on a mat the same day.”

Sennett also holds the unique title of being the only female wrestler on Wheeling’s squad. As such, Sennett faces only other males in practices and in matches.

“Being a girl has definitely strengthened me [as a wrestler]. It’s helped further my desire to win,” Sennett said.

Her achievements hold a special distinction for Neal Weiner, varsity wrestling coach.

“I’ve been coaching wrestling for 32 years, and Andrea is the first girl

Andrea Sennett, sophomore, prepares to pin her opponent at the National competition. Sennett went on to win the match and become a national champion.

I’ve ever coached. My experience with her has been very positive,” Coach Weiner said. “She is a very good athlete and works hard. I have nothing but respect for her.”

As a national champion, Sennett’s future beyond high school appears bright.

“If a boy wins Cadet nationals, he’s considered one of the best in the nation. It’s very exciting for her because women’s wrestling is very popular in the US right now. She has a good chance of getting a scholarship and wrestling in college,” Coach Weiner said.

Sennett’s own goals, however, extend beyond the collegiate level.

“I do hope to pursue wrestling in the future; I hope to wrestle at Northeastern University or Southern Illinois University. At the national

Upcoming Events

Boys Baseball: 4:30 p.m. Softball: 4:30 p.m. Friday, Friday, April 25 vs. BarApril 25 at Rolling Meadrington. ows.

Boys Track and Field: 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 Lake Zurich Invite at Lake Zurich.

it better than others but some don’t like the turf since it’s a lot harder to slide on and the ball slows down very quickly,” Michaela Vasey, sophomore and varsity softball player, said.

The softball team has a unique situation this season with construction making it impossible to play on the varsity field for this season.

“Since there is construction going on at the Varsity field, Heritage is our home field for the season. The turf gives the ball a different type of bounce which was difficult at first but we’re used to it now,” Fishman said.

While the softball team has really utilized the field, the baseball team also has plans for utilizing the turf.

“The new turf fields are state of the art and a beautiful addition to Heritage Park. I think it will look amazing when it’s all complete. On days that there is rain we also have Heritage Park as a backup in case our field is not playable,” Wieder said.

“Throughout the summer, the Park District will be hosting local and regional tournaments at the park in addition to our in-house softball and soccer leagues” Sienkiewicz said.

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WHS College Bound Athletes

Heritage Park being renovated I was excited for the community of Wheeling and the exposure it could bring to our youth athletic programs,” Wieder said.

The field really have drawn positive feedback, especially from around the community.

“Wheeling Park District couldn’t be happier with the new turf fields.

We are excited for the opportunities they present and feel think they will be a source of community pride for many years,” Sienkiewicz said.

There are three baseball fields and one softball fields and they have been well received by some of the players at WHS. “I think that the new facilities turned out really well because the turf is really soft and new. I like playing on the turf fields better than grass fields because the surface is flatter,” Bruce Ferraro, senior and varsity baseball player, said.

“The new facilities are really nice because everything is alway clean and the turf is fun to play on because it’s different. Our team has played on the turf a lot and some girls like

Boys Tennis: 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 26 Mundelein Invite at Mundelein.

Girls Soccer: 6 p.m.

Friday, April 25 at Elk Grove.

Boys Volleyball: 6 p.m.

Monday, April 28 at Maine East.

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level, there were colleges offering full rides,” Sennett said. “After that, I hope to make it to the Olympics.”

For now, though, Sennett is focused on enjoying her experiences in high school and winning.

“I placed fourth at a couple of tournaments this year and I had a lot of fun,” Sennett said. “I had a lot of cheering at tournaments and it was fun to hear the crowd and the guys on my team cheering for me.”

Sennett has even attracted supporters from other teams.

“I’ve had guys from other schools come up to me and tell me how much they respect me and how I’m a big inspiration,” Sennett said.

With a national championship under her belt, Sennett looks to continue her success and is an inspiration to athletes across Wheeling.

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