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Journalism 3 goes on set with Rachael Ray
DAKOTA MILO couch. It a mem- guine with Jalapeño Pesto.
Photo Editor orable experience “I really loved Mario Batali’s
Recently, Mrs. Theresa overall,” said section of the Rachael Ray
Christian’s Journalism 3 Beth Perkins, show. The food smelled so
students were offered a junior. good. I could not wait to go
memorable experience, to see The show home and make a dish out
a taping of the Rachael Ray “started with of his cookbook,” said Alex
Show. a rock star and Yost, Senior.
Excitement filled the bus as we ended with Throughout the show,
the class traveled through the a rock star” Rachael Ray and her Emmy
Lincoln Tunnel, knowing that as quoted by award-winning crew interact-
Rachel Ray was just blocks Rachael Ray. The ed with the students, includ-
away. Entering the building, first guest was a ing them in their conversa-
anticipation was at its high- well-known 80’s tions. They made our group
est. Waiting to take our seats rock star, Chris feel more than just an audi-
seemed like it would never Isakk. He sang ence member.
end, but soon enough every- two of his songs “I believe the best part
one entered what seemed from his album; about the entire day was the
like a new world. Beyond the Sun. fact that Rachael and the
“At first I had no idea what Along with Chris staff interacted with us. They
to expect, but then as soon Isakk, rock star acknowledged that we were
as we got there, the staff Iron Chef Mario there and included us as they
seemed busy. Almost like Batali came on did their jobs,” Emily Bower,
(Photo by Rachael Ray staff)
they just wanted to get our Journalism 3 students pose in the audience with Rachael Ray on the set of her TV studio.
the show to talk junior.
show over with. However, as about his new Walking out of the show
soon as Rachael Ray entered, as well!” said junior, Julia chairs on it, that the audience show, The Chew, with a smile on our faces and
she started to interact with us Wiegand. sat on. and to promote his new cookbooks in hand, students
and talk to our high school; The set contained what “I felt like a lazy Susan, sit- cookbook, Molto Batali: Simple knew that the best part of the
she had a bubbly personality seemed like hundreds of ting on the turntable. When- Family Meals from My Home to entire day was not the gifts or
and was so outgoing and fun. lights, multiple cameras, and ever Rachael changed sets, so Yours. As he commanded the seeing someone famous, but
I would definitely love to different types of sets, such did we. We followed Rachael kitchen and answered audi- that they were able to better
go see her again and recom- as her signature kitchen and all over the set, whether it ence questions, Batali cooked understand the concept of a
mend anyone else to come a spinning turntable, with was to her kitchen or to her a recipe from his book, Lin- TV show.
INSIDE
News................................2-3
Clubs and Events...........4-5
Reviews...........................6-7
Feature.............................8-9
Spotlight...........................10
Sports...........................11-13 2011 Students Give Back Homecoming Wish List
Editorials..........................14 2011 has been a very eventful Clubs work to give back to Students attended Electronics top students’
Activities..........................15 and fun filled year. the community. their night of paradise. Christmas wish lists.
At a Glance......................16 (Pg. 3) (Pg. 5) (Pg. 8-9) (Pg. 15)
2 December 2011 News · Student Times
2011: News in Review
ELINOR ASEVEDO for the murder of thousands around 80,000 residents had On January 8th Arizona sylvania as well. With major
Freshman of innocent men, women, and to evacuate their homes due Representative Gabrielle events like
2011 was a stimulating year children. It was not long be- to radiation threats from the Giffords was shot in the head record flooding, the Penn
filled with many triumphs fore this became international Fukushima Dai- State scandal, and the
and tragedies around the news across the world. ichi nuclear power earthquake.
world. With events ranging The Amanda Knox trial also plant. This was Record Flooding oc-
from caused one of the worst curred across the state
wed- a stir in nuclear disasters of Pennsylvania as the
dings, to homes in the history of worst flooding since
deaths, around the world. Hurricane Agnes of
to natu- the This was also 1972 took place. Many
ral di- world. a very newswor- people were left home-
sasters, Knox thy and event- less as the flood swept
2011 was an ful year for the away their entire homes.
covered Ameri- United States as Schools were closed for
it all. can well. Some major days as many of them
Inter- college highlights include became flooded, and the
nation- student the death of Steve ones
ally, from Jobs, the shoot- that were not became
various Seattle ing of the Arizona (Nabil K. Mark/Centre Daily Times/MCT) shelters.
happen- (Nabil K. Mark/Centre Daily Times/MCT) on a representative, plus Joe Paterno, the Penn
ings took semester the Casey Anthony trial. by a gunman who opened State coach for almost half
place. They Royal Wedding, overseas in Perugia, Italy in Steve Jobs, who founded fire outside during a meeting a century now, has been
the killing of Osama bin 2007, when her roommate and ran Apple, died on with voters. He killed a fed- fired. The university fired
Laden, the Amanda Knox Meredith Kercher’s body was October 5th this year. This, eral judge and five others the longtime coach after he
trial, and lastly the tragic found in the house that the being upsetting news for in a rampage. Giffords sur- apparently was criticized for
series of disasters that took two women shared. Knox many people across the states vived the shot, and is cur- failing to contact the authori-
place in Japan. These are just and her boyfriend Raffaele as they found their lives to rently undergoing rehabilita- ties in 2002 after learning
a few of the many highlights Sollecito were con- tion. that his assistant coach, Jerry
that took place internation- victed of the murder. The Casey Sandusky, sexually assaulted
ally this year. On October 3rd of Anthony trial a young boy. They did this in
This April 29th the wedding this year, both Knox was another hopes of mending the dam-
bells rang for Prince William and her boyfriend major talked age being done to the univer-
and Kate Middleton. A total were cleared in the about event in sity’s reputation.
of around 1,900 were invited death of 21-year-old homes across The most powerful earth-
to watch the Royal Wed- woman. the nation. quake to strike the East
ding take place as Kate and Lastly, how could Anthony was Coast in 67 years shook
William said there I do’s. A anyone forget the accused of buildings and rattled people
little over an hour after they horrendous series of first degree from Georgia to Canada. On
arrived at the Abbey to be events that devastat- murder, man- August 23rd Many places in
married, the couple emerged ed Japan this March? slaughter, and New York and parts of the
on a red carpet and onto The country was first child abuse of White House, Capitol and
the streets and into a horse- struck with an as- her 2-year-old Pentagon were evacuated.
drawn carriage, heading tounding 9.0 magni- daughter. This The quake even shook people
toward Buckingham Palace. tude earthquake leav- soon became in Berwick.
On a more solemn note, ing countless dead, (Yomiuri Shumbun/MCT) a nation event In conclusion, with many
May 1st was the date Presi- wounded, and miss- that had people highlights, this year has,
dent Barack Obama an- ing. To make things worse, be enriched by many of his tuning in across the country. without a doubt, been a very
nounced the assassination they were shortly followed inventions. “The world is On July 5th, Anthony was eventful and news worthy
of Osama bin Laden. The by a massive tsunami that immeasurably because of found not guilty of murder- one. Furthermore, 2012 has
United States conducted an crossed the length of Japan’s Steve,” says a statement from ing her daughter. big shoes to fill as we say
operation that killed bin Lad- northeast coastline. Lastly, Apple. Apple has yet to find This year also proved to be goodbye to 2011 and hello to
en, the terrorist responsible as if all that was not enough, a replacement for Jobs. a very eventful one for Penn- 2012.
Student Times · News: The most memorable events of 2011 December 2011 3
Bri Wyda- 9th grade: Mrs. Stair- French Rhiannon Kisiel- 9th Joey Turner- 9th grade: Tyler Quinton-11th
“The snow in Teacher: “Our local grade: “The Penn “The killing of Osama grade:“The flooding of
October.” flooding.” State scandal.” bin Laden.” 2011.”
Taylor Kern- 10th Julio Delarosa- 12th Cystal Allen- 11th Katelyn Miller- 11th Mason Vandermark-
grade: “The flood be- grade: “The killing of grade: “The Sandusky grade: “Virginia Tech’s 9th grade: “The finding
cause I was personally terrorist Osama Bin scandal because it was shooting because it and killing of dictator-
affected.” Landen.” shocking news.” was the second time.” Moammar Gadhafi.”
Zack Mitchell- 11th Jen Smhmitt- 12th Samantha Roman- 10th Ashley Day- 10th Shante Hellenthal- 10th
grade: “The sex scan- grade: “The death of grade: “The death of grade: “The flood be- grade: “The flood be-
dal with Sandusky.” Steve Jobs.” Osama bin Landen.” cause it was tragic.” cause it affected me.”
4 December 2011 Clubs and Events · Student Times
Clubs support TreeFest New group makes
XIOMARA SALAZAR
Clubs and Events Editor
ensembles, singers, dancers
and more came to perform
as the Chinese auction and
vendors, there was a Gin-
unique connections
TreeFest is an event where at TreeFest. Another form of gerbread contest to see who MARIE SPUCHES Making Connections is
donated trees are decorated entertainment that happened has the most creative and Activities Editor very passionate about using
and afterwards are given to was the Chinese auction amazing gingerbread house. Making Connections is a education to help solve prob-
families in need. where participants could This year's theme was "An new club dedicated to em- lems. The club believes that
TreeFest allowed donated win gift certificates, jewelry, Old-Fashioned Christmas" bracing the uniqueness of it is important to understand
trees to be decorated by and winners could win prices every student at BHS. those around them. Often
volunteers or clubs in the from fifty to one-hundred The Making Connections students can get caught up in
surrounding area. In BHS, dollars. In addition, there club’s goal is to reach as their own cliques and it can
S.H.O.W., S.A.D.D., and Fam- was a quilt, valued at almost many students as possible lead to bullying.
ily Consumer Science Club four-hundred dollars, be- and create a safe and encour- “Students can be ignorant
participated in TreeFest. ing raffled. TreeFest allowed aging learning environment about other situations or life
“I thought it was an amaz- its visitors to be completely for all students. Making Con- issues,” said Chapin, “We
ing event,” said Erica Rob- entertained. nections prevents bullying want to prevent that and let
bins, Junior and S.H.O.W TreeFest happened the first and also educates students students know that it is okay
member. two weekends after Thanks- about lesbian, gay, bisexual, to be different.”
These volunteers decorated giving. Admission prices and transgender people, The group has meetings ev-
the room as well as the tree. were six dollars for adults socioeconomic status, cliques, ery other Thursday, in which
(Photo by Mrs. Henry)
Many of the trees had themes SHOW members decorate tree. and free for children twelve people with disabilities, and the members talk about
like the beach, baked goods, and under. intercultural awareness. issues within the school and
or snowflakes. They were gift baskets, BTE tickets, and After TreeFest, the trees Senior Jacob Kelly had the how they can improve condi-
displayed at the Caldwell even a massage from one of were donated to needy idea to re-start this club and tions with the issues. They
Consistory located at the its sponsors. There were also families. TreeFest was created asked Mrs. Laura Chapin to will also sponsor Mix-Up
intersection of Main and craft vendors that sold paper by the Bloomsburg Theatre be the advisor. “I am very Day which will promote the
Market Street in Bloomsburg. crafts, ceramics, floral and Ensemble in 1989 as a fund- passionate about educating interaction between students.
During this event, enter- Christmas arrangements, raiser and sponsored by the students on real issues that Students interested in Mak-
tainment happened every- cards, candy, soaps, jewelry, Berwick Offray. For informa- affect them everyday within ing Connection can see Mrs.
day. Many choirs, bands, and many other item. As well tion, go to treefest.org. our school,” said Chapin. Chapin in room 6.
Students get crafty
Teens can turn to SADD for help
RYDELL SHOTSBERGER
Senior
The number of teens in this tend to be negative, but with
the help of SADD, reaching
for holiday season
generation that are involved DEVIN BUCHER have a lot of fun.
Teens tend to make risky in risky behaviors is higher a positive decision can be Freshman All the money for this proj-
decisions; they do not think than it has ever been. People easier. It is that time of year again, ect gets divided and shared
about the consequences of are not aware of the fact that SADD annually holds a re- when Mrs. Debra Kern, by the students to have a
their actions. every single negative action cycling fundraiser that helps Life Skills Secret Santa. Kern
There are times when has its consequence. kids recognize the impor- teacher, and said, “The stu-
young adults are unsure of Advisor Mrs. Heather tance of recycling. Also, they her students dents love doing
what to do or where to turn; Henry stated, “I think stu- provides drinks for the BHS are getting this.”
when in a situation like this, dents need to have a positive Sno*ball dance. When prom ready for Mrs. Kern and
Students Against Destructive influence in order to follow is near, SADD members the holi- her students
Decisions (SADD) is there to through with good deci- encourage students to remain days. enjoy this project
help. If there are questions sions.” completely sober, and all stu- For the because it is a
about drugs, alcohol, destruc- Today, peer pressure and dents who commit must sign past sixteen good occupational
tive behaviors, impaired unstable home environments a contract. years, Kern therapy skill for
driving, violence, or suicide, are two of the main contrib- Currently SADD is partici- (Photo by Kelly Sheptock)
and her stu- Casey Smith prepares Christmas bags. the kids, and it is
SADD is a dependable an- uting factors to destructive pating in the TreeFest. SADD dents, pre- a great fundrais-
swer. decisions. With SADD being members are decorating a pare hand er. Kern feels the
“It is surprising at the a local and non-judgmental tree using a theme, and they made Christmas gift bags best part about this project is
amount of things that certain group, troubled teens can will donate it to a needy fam- for the community. They sell how well they are received
teens have confided in me,” make an attempt reach out. ily. the hand decorated gift bags by the community.
stated Dejia Simmons, Junior The decisions that are nor- For more information, see in school and all around the To purchase a gift bag, stop
and President of SADD. mally made under pressure Mrs. Henry in the Library. community and they always by room 63.
Student Times · Clubs and Events December 2011 5
BHS plans to give back this season
XIOMARA SALAZAR shelter residents. In addition these events will benefit the many students participate. possible for JOLTT's adopted
Clubs and Events Editor to the collection, SADD, par- Berwick Community and Student Council plans to family. Students can partici-
During this holiday season, ticipated in TreeFest and the will be happening during help out by teaming up with pate by buying tickets for the
service club's at BHS plan to Senior Citizens Thanksgiving December. JOLTT to raise money for Christmas Cookie Walk and
give back in many ways. Dinner. Also, Interact worked JOLTT's adopted family. They PJ Day.
S.H.O.W. plans to spread Interact plans to give back at Speedo Run, and par- are planning to do this by "I think Student Council
some holiday cheer by ring this season by participating ticipated in the Christmas holding a Christmas Cookie always thinks of fun ways
ing the bell for the Salvation in Victorian Nights, Toys for Parade. In addition, Interact Walk and having Christ- to get the student body
Army at Kmart on Decem- involved," said Adrianna
ber 13th. On December 1st Berlin, senior and Student
through December 16th, they Council Secretary.
plan to sponsor an angel tree As well as this, Student
from the Salvation Army. The Council teamed up with
student body can participate Interact to hosted the Se-
by taking an angel from the nior Citizens Thanksgiving
tree and purchasing items. Dinner where Many clubs
All the angels are going to including JOLTT, S.H.O.W.,
benefit children in the area. Xanadu, SADD, National
S.H.O.W.'s goal is for all the Honor Society, Family Con-
angels to be taken. In addi- sumer Science Club, Student
tion to that, S.H.O.W par- Times, Drama Club and
ticipated in TreeFest and the French Club sponsored tables
Senior Citizens Thanksgiving to decorate and members
Dinner. helped decorate the whole
SADD. planned to warm cafeteria.
up some hearts this holiday "I thought it was a fun way
by having a collection from to give back to the communi-
November 29th through ty," said Taylor Stair," senior
December 9th. During this and Vice-President of French
collection, students donated Club.
new mittens, gloves, scarves, This holiday season service
and hats in the library. clubs at BHS are helping the
"Even a small donation (Photos by Student Times Staff) community as much as they
Students from various clubs work to participate in school organized holiday fundraisers and charity events.
could mean the world to a can and they all hope that the
person in need," said Mrs. Tots, caroling at the Boule- will behosting Sno*ball and mas PJ Day. The Christmas student body will participate
Heather Henry, SADD. Advi- vard, donating blankets for the group hosted the Senior Cookie Walk and PJ Day will in every event possible. For
sor and Librarian. All the the Head-Start children at Citizens dinner along with- both happen on December more information, please
donated collection will go to Salem Elementary, and hold- Student Council. There goal 22nd. Student Council's goal contact Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Kile,
domestic abuse and homeless ing the Blood-Drive. All of for every event is to have as is to raise as much money as Mrs. Kern, and Mrs. Driscole.
Retraction
GRAYSON JOHNSON
Senior
There were a few errors in the last issue’s “Xandau” article
that need correction. The President of the Xanadu club is
Michelle Ni, the Vice President is Michelle Otte, Treasurer is
Emily Pona, and the Secretary is Brocken Pulliam. There are
no senior editors, rather an editorial board of seniors, consist-
ing of CeJay Traugh, Michelle Ni, Michelle Otte, Emily Pona,
Brocken Pulliam, Tori Ward, and Kim Harmon. The coming
issue is not going to be full color, but will contain as much
color as possible due to expense. The coming issue marks
Xanadu’s 50th year.
6 December 2011 Reviews · Student Times
The Big Year becomes big hit Holidays “Bieberized”
Donnie Shields
Sophmore
If life gives you binoculars,
Preissler is played by well-
known actor and comedian
Steve Martin. The man with
to finish The Big Year.
Overall the movie is filled
with laughs and adventure.
with new album
Dakota Milo
then go bird watching! That the unbeat- This film Photo Editor
is what happened in the new able record shows that Christmas is “Bieberized” this season with this teenage
movie, The Big Year. Di- is introduced dreams dream’s first holiday CD, Under the Mistletoe. With multiple
rected by David Frankel, The as Kenny should platinum albums under his belt, Justin Bieber returns to
Big Year is a bird watching Bostick, always be the spotlight with this new album, which is predicted to be
adventure where four guys played by pursued, another mountainous Billboard 200 landing. The 17-year-old
go on a journey across the actor Owen but they Canadian born, pop singer takes more risks a teenager can
United States, hoping to find Wilson. should be take with several of Christmas' favorite classics, including
record amounts of rare birds As the put aside Mariah Carey's "All I Want is you."
called, The Big Year. movie for those In his new album Bieber crafts a highly energetic and ex-
Narrated by Brad Harris, continues who are pressive album that is filled with Christmas favorites, rang-
the movie shows about his to move (Ron T. Ennis/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT) close to us ing from straight up pop and R&B to country. The album is
lifelong dream of becoming forward, like fam- also filled with guest appearances, bringing something for
a professional birder and Brad, Stu, and Kenny collect ily. Family and friends come everyone in the album. Bieber has paired up with stars like
beating the world record photos and keep diaries of first. Although the movie has Usher, The Band Perry, Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey.
for most birds seen. Play- the birds they have seen. Stu some mild language, it has a Having multiple artists with different genres was a smart
ing Brad Harris is actor and and Brad are coming closer great point and story behind marketing move for Bieber making the album well rounded.
comedian Jack Black. He has to the record, but Kenny is it. Along with traditional songs, Bieber has also written some
had roles in numerous films, pacing himself to break his This is a movie that I rec- new Christmas songs as well. The first song of the album
but is recently known for his own record and surpass ommend to pre-teens and to be released was the song “Mistletoe”; it was released on
voice in the Kung Fu Panda Brad and Stu. But towards older and should probably October 17. The song Mistletoe is by far my favorite of all the
franchise. As the movie pro- year’s end, all three birders not be seen by younger chil- songs. It has a catchy beat to it and will get any Scrooge in
gresses, other characters are return home, when family dren. Overall, The Big Year is the Christmas mood.
thrown into the mix such as issues strike and everyone a good movie that I would The first song on the album is “Only thing I ever get for
Brad’s friend, Stu Preissler. questions if they will return recommend to my friends! Christmas”, which is an original song written by Bieber.
When first hearing this song, listeners are able to tell that his
Dining with Dakota voice has changed significantly since his last album.
Bieber also paired up with Usher and took another tradi-
tional song “The Christmas song” to a whole new level with
Dakota Milo meat options are chicken, meat or vegetable option the twos harmonies working. Along with “The Christmas
Photo Editor steak, fish, scallops, and there is also the choice of song” Bieber also took on the challenge of keeping the tradi-
Mirakuya located on 695 shrimp. Mirakuya is also a side. Customers have a tional beat of “Silent night” and “Santa Clause is coming to
Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, vegetarian friendly too, and choice of rice or lo Mein town” to make it more creative.
is known for having a fun noodles, soup and salad, or In the song “All I want for Christmas is you” Bieber took
atmosphere and food. last but not least vegetables. the already prerecorded song, made popular by Mariah
The Japanese restaurant The restaurant is great Carey, and put a twist to the song by added his own verse.
offers customers the choice for kids and offers more One of my favorite duets on the CD was with Boyz 2 men,
of Hibachi or the normal res- entertainment than most when they sang “Fa La La”. Out of all the songs, this was the
taurant procedure. In Japan, restaurants. Their staff is one to give me goose bumps. Their harmonies worked well
Hibachi is used for holding very friendly and is there but kept an upbeat tempo at the same time.
charcoal, but in America the minute a customer needs “All I want is you” is my favorite song because it does not
we use it for cooking and something like a refill or ex- go with the rest of the songs, it stands out from the rest,”
preparing food. tra napkins. Customers will said Junior Kaitlyn Yohey.
In the restaurant the cook MILO need a box to take home the Another twist to Bieber’s album is his collaboration with
uses the Hibachi grill to extra food after their meal. Busta Rhymes in the song “Drummer Boy”. The track starts
cook the food right in front All in all the restaurant out with Bieber singing with an upbeat tempo, but after the
of the customer. This offers gives the option of receiving has a friendly atmosphere first verse it takes a turn for its best when Bieber starts rap-
entertainment for kids as more vegetables instead of for adults and kids, has ping about Jesus, The Little Drummer Boy, and the bible. In
well as adults, while they meat. If the person is not a delicious food, and is a great the end Busta jumps in with a huge rap that would cause
wait for the meal. big fan of Japanese but loves place to go if the person is other rapper’s to get tongue tied.
The customer has multiple sushi, there is multiple sushi hungry for something dif- I believe the album deserves a four out of five stars because
options as to what kind of or appetizing options. ferent than their normal diet of its upbeat tempo and duets. All in all, the album will cer-
meat they want. Some of the Along with the delicious and entertainment. tainly get any Scrooge out of their holiday blues.
Student Times · Reviews December 2011 7
Entertainment Highlights of 2011
Rebecca Slusser Jen Adams Jake Kelly Mike Skeath
Freshman Junior Senior Senior
“Glee Season 3; the ending left me “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hal- “Katy Perry winning Best Female “Captain America; The movie was
wanting more and I had to wait all lows Part 2; I’ve read the books and Music Video for her song Firework. It awesome! It was filled with a lot of
summer to see the next season! Sea- enjoyed seeing the series come to is one of my favorite songs so it was action and adventure and had awe-
son 3 was definitely the best yet!” life.” nice to see her win an award for it.” some special effects!”
Kara Elmes Emily Pona Katie Miller Kelly Shiptoski
Junior Senior Junior Senior
“Breaking Dawn; it made me feel every “The final book in the Inheritance “Footloose; It made me want to get up “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hal-
emotion that was happening and I felt Series. I waited four years for it to be out of my seat and dance! I really en- lows Part 2 because it came out on
that I was there in all of the excite- released, so I’m glad I finally have it! joyed all of music and dancing. I wish my birthday! I went to the midnight
ment. I am definitely team Jasper!” I could sing and dance like them!” showing on my birthday!”
2011 brings many entertainment events for all audiences
Taylor Stair and Prince William do the people who lined the streets teamed up for the final time Humphries, Lindsey Lohan’s
Reviews Editor same, but this time with little to watch the Prince and to try and defeat Voldemort numerous no-shows in court,
“This is going to be the best ones of their own. There Princess-to-be travel to the once and for all. The movie the premiere of the Twilight
year ever!” Most of us say, or were a lot of comparisons chapel in Westminster, Ab- brought out many emotions, Saga’s Breaking Dawn Part 1,
think the same thing when between Diana and Kate’s bey for the ceremony. It was but was also filled with ac- and Mariah Yeter claiming
it is New Year’s Eve and the weddings such as how the a remarkable day to watch tion, adventure and a little that Justin Bieber was the
clock is ticking down to the Princesses themselves dif- royal traditions take place bit of romance. For many, father of her child. Two fa-
New Year. It is hard to recall fer, as well as the grooms, and a wedding most people the ending of the series was mous TV hosts also stepped
an entire year’s worth of and an enormous factor, the only dream of having. bittersweet. Never again will down this year. Oprah and
events and memories, but dresses. The world anxiously Another major event that millions of fans wait in line Regis stepped down after
I’m going to remind you of waited to see what the new occurred this year was the to see the midnight show- many years on daytime
a couple of things you may Princess’s dress would look opening of Harry Potter and ing, or wait for the newest television. Both were very
have forgotten that hap- like. The dress was like every the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on book or movie to come out successful TV hosts, and
pened this year. other with color, but showed July 15th. This final movie to on DVD. influential people on televi-
Let’s go back to Friday, elegance and uniqueness the 8 hit movie series caused The Royal Wedding and sion.
April 29, 2011, The Royal only a Princess-to-be could record-breaking box-office HPDH Part 2 were two Each year brings new
Wedding. Millions of girls, have. It complimented Kate’s sales. Millions of fans waited major things that occurred stories and events.Hopefully
young and old, woke up figure, making her an image in line for hours to see the in entertainment this year. It recalling some events men-
at 4 AM to watch the in- every woman wants to be on final movie at the Midnight is nearly impossible for me tioned can help people look a
famous Royal Wedding. her wedding day, tall, thin, showing and many dressed to list all of the story-causing few years down the road and
Many women, from an older and beautiful. An estimated up as different characters events that occurred this remember where they were
generation, can recall wak- 2 billion people watched the from the movie to share the year, but here is a brief list or what they thought when
ing up to watch Princess Royal Wedding on TV and Harry Potter spirit for the of some minor stories that it was happening. Here is
Diana get married and now on the internet, but that does last time. The dynamic trio occurred: Kim Kardashian’s to 2012 and another year of
watched Kate Middleton not include the thousands of of Harry, Ron and Hermione 72-day marriage to Kris entertaining events!
8 December 2011 Features · Student Times
Homecoming court Welcome t GRAYSON JOHNSON
Senior
As the festivities come to a close, Berwick’
Homecoming celebration was a success for all w
attended. With dozens of people in attendance f
the homecoming ceremony,and the dance, the w
of preparation were not in vain. Countless hours
have been put into creating the back drops, prac
ing for the ceremony,organizing the
dance and decorating, needless to
say it all paid off.
Princess Sam Bower Princess Tara Egrie This year’s theme for
Prince Brandon Berkes Prince Alex Oliver the Homecoming dance is
“Welcome to Paradise!”
With the girls in white and
the guys in tan, the beach
theme is clearly evident. The
Queen Jade Welsh back drop for the auditorium was
King Jeremy Freeman decorated to also fit the beach theme,
as well as the cafeteria for the following
dance.
Narrators The homecoming court, consisting of Jade
Princess Abby Grasley Princess Swetha Kumar Welsh, Samantha Bower, Tara Egrie, Swetha
Prince Drew Berube Prince Grayson Johnson Kumar, Courtney Whitenight, Katie Scopelliti a
Abby Grassley for the girls, and Brandon Berke
Andrew Berube, Alex Oliver, Grayson Johnson,
Jared Pierce, Jake Morrison, and Jeremy Freem
for the boys, has been practicing hard since thei
selection in early September. The ceremony we
Morgan Hicks
Princess Katie Scopelliti Jess Rehrig Princess Courtney Whitenight
Prince Jared Pierce Prince Jake Morrison
Talent Jacob Frey
Madison Steward & Carlynn Wolfe
“Like the Angel”
“Never Grow Up”
Laura Spence & Alex Martz acc. by Kelsey Rinehimer “You and I”
Emma Karchner acc. by Brandon Strickland “Black Bird”
Rebecca Clark & Jade Welsh acc. by Taylor Stair “In His Eye”
Chelsea Pruitt “Someone Like You”
Student Times · Features December 2011 9
to Paradise !
’s smoothly, with Jessica Rehrig and Morgan Hicks
who as narrators. The current king and queen, Caleb
for Fetterolf and Sarah Dalo made an appearance to
weeks hand off their crowns to the new king and queen,
s Jeremy Freeman and Jade Welsh. “With all the
ctic- work every person involved (in home-
coming) put into the dance, I truly
hope everyone enjoys the ceremony
and dance,” senior Prince Brandon
Berkes said. “I had fun getting ready
for homecoming, so I hope everyone
else did too.” Throughout the night,
Berkes could be seen dancing and
looking lively all over.
“I loved being on court,” Princess
Katie Scopelliti said. “It was a lot of fun,
and so was the dance. Everyone seemed to
enjoy themselves, I know I did!” Katie went
on to say the photo shoots at the dance were
phenomenally executed and a lot of fun to
do. “Berwick continues to up the ante with
and the fun of their dances,” she said, “I can’t
es, wait for Sno*Ball now!”
, With the festivities of Homecoming
man winding down, Berwick High School
ir has the student body looking forward to
ent Sno*Ball and Prom.
Photos by: (Student Times Staff,
Horizons Staff, ,Cheyenne Ridall,
Jade Welsh, and Dakota Milo)
10 December 2011 Spotlight · Student Times
Successes adding up for Volunteers create dazzling display
BHS mathletics team GRAYSON
Senior
JOHNSON by Hinckley Funeral Home.
Several key people helped
immense help, whiting out
and repainting signs for the
KIM HARMON mathematics competition For 64 years, the Berwick to create the plot. Stepping plot and providing much of
Editor-In-Chief in November. Here they Boulevard had been enter- into the position as cur- the additional manpower.
The BHS Mathletics team displayed their talents in a taining locals and out-of-state rent plot advisor is LIfetime “I think the community will
has had a successful year speed competition, a problem tourists with a dazzling dis- Jaycee member and Middle enjoy the plot,” Peck said.
thus far. solving competition, and a 24 play of holiday-themed plots School teacher, Chris Aurand. The boulevard project origi-
The students in the club card game competition. and mini-stories. Once again, Along with Aurand, volun- nated six years ago under the
attend weekly meetings in Recently, a group of 7 math- the Berwick Area Education teer teachers Donald Walp, direction of Holly Morrison,
Association (BAEA) is help- Jodi Walp, Jen Craig, Pamela Curriculum Director who
ing to redesign its traditional Robustelli, Robert Bond, and served as plot coordinator for
plot. Paula Parmenteri made this those years.
Focusing on the “Prepar- year’s project a huge success. The Berwick Boulevard is
ing for Winter” theme, the Also, according to Aurand, a tradition that residents and
display features wildlife students Zachary Kish- visitors look forward to each
creatures. It runs from the baugh, senior, and Joe Peck, year. Everyone should visit
Santa building to the corner sophomore, have been an the display.
(Photo by Todd Gunther)
Team at Bloomsburg University before thier first competition of the year.
which they receive a problem letes comprised of mostly
seniors attended the annual
‘Deck the halls’ with bunches of cheer
set created by Todd Gun-
ther, advisor, to complete for Newtonian mathematics
the following week. At the competition held at Coughlin
meetings, they, apply their High School. One of the two
creative thinking skills to groups representing Berwick
decipher abstract problems, for the team competition,
discuss problem solutions, whose members consisted
complete worksheets, take of Emily Pona, senior, Wes
quizzes, participate in mock Davis, senior, and Brandon
competitions, and prepare for Strickland, president, tied for
events and competitions that first place. In the individual
they plan to attend. competition, Davis placed
This year, the students third.
have been working especially Now, the students are
hard. They gained many preparing for three upcom-
dedicated and passionate ing competitions: problem
freshman that have proven solution competitions held
that they are great additions at Lehigh University, Mary-
to the team. They have se- wood University, and Buck-
lected many competitions in nell University, as well as the
which they are currently hard AMC-12 and AMC-10 held
at work ensuring that they here at BHS.
will be able to succeed come As the team continues to
game day. hone their math skills, they
The team participated in will undoubtedly succeed in (Photos by Dakota Milo)
the Bloomsburg University the upcoming competitions. Students feverishy work to complete their adorned door for the Student Council’s annual Holiday door decorating contest.Student Times · Sports December 2011 10
Top Dawgs Fall sports wrap-up
ANDREW FORCE along with their winning as they dominated almost
Freshman record. everyone in their path. “We
This 2011 fall sports season JV FOOTBALL had a goal to beat a division
Freshman team celebrates at BHS was an exciting one,
nine sports have already
The future stars of the
Berwick football program
2 team and we beat two of
them” said Freshman Goalie
their undefeated season been wrapped up. The re-
cords varied from blowouts
are supplied by the Junior
Varsity team. With a record
Luke Henger. The Bulldawgs
had a very successful sea-
to embarrassments, record of 3-5, the Dawgs got off to a son under head coach Janet
breakers to injuries and un- rough start but slowly pro- Henger.
suspecting heroes, the 2011 gressed. Without Sophomore CROSS COUNTRY
season was full of twists and Wide Receiver Alex Klinger Coach Bill Bull and the Boys’
turns. (Varsity player), the team and Girls’ Cross Country
Every Friday night 10,000 must rely on highly talented team haven’t made much
screaming fans packed Sophomore Quarterback, C.J. news in 2011 but they have
Crispin Memorial Field to Curry and Sophomore Half- been doing great things with
watch their beloved Bulldogs back, Richie Snyder had to the CC program.
come to battle week after take on elevated roles. Both GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
week. In seven games the of the young players are Plagued by injuries the
Dawgs outscored their op- set to be a big asset on next Girls’ Volley ball team just
The 2011 freshman football team was the first team in a ponents by 50 points. “Our year’s varsity team. could not get their team go-
while to have a perfect undefeated record of 10-0 and to entire team has worked our FRESHMAN FOOTBALL ing. Coach Don Plyler was
bring in another WVC championship. While achieving this, hardest,” said Star Senior “We started strong and missing a few key seniors
they had several players reach milestones. Runningback Tight End, Half Back and just started rolling” said this year which is mostly
Nathan Maczuga racked in over 1000 yards rushing with 18 Defensive End Brandon Freshman Cornerback, Paul the reason the team is los-
touchdowns. Quarterback Dallas Arner almost met the same Berkes. Jay Wiegand. Those words ing. Unlike field hockey, not
achievement throwing for a little over 830 passing yards and Matt Cashman broke, wide explain the whole season 10- many freshmen stepped
8 touchdowns. Berwick defeated ten teams this year. The receiver and defensive back 0, the only undefeated team up and the team didn’t
freshmen Dawgs team dominated its way to the WVC cham- coach Keith Seeley’s 90 yard in the entire town of Ber- have much of a choice. This
pionship. Head coach Scott Dennis pushed his team through interception return for a wick. Coach Scott Dennis (of certainly is a rough patch
tough times and it paid off. touchdown record. He re- Freshman Football) claims for the girls as most of the
turned one for 94 yards, only this is the most athletic team injuries were to seniors, who
Three senior boys’ soccer
by four yards, but regardless, he has ever had. This season do not have another shot.
he is now in the books. On the freshman piled up 34.7 GIRLS’ TENNIS
the other side of the ball, Ron points per game while only Although the Girls’ Ten-
players dominate field Powlus, Frank Jankowski,
Mike West, and Dave Rob-
giving up 5.6 points per
game to their opponents.
nis team got off to a slow
start, the wins started to
bins, are a few names in the FIELD HOCKEY pile up late in the season.
past that threw for 3,000 With over half of the 2011 They finished with a losing
yards in their Berwick career. Girls’ Field Hockey team season, none the less Head
A new name to that group, deciding to pursue other Coach Trinell Bull worked
senior quarterback Jared ventures, many freshmen hard to make her team one
Pierce also achieved this were called to duty. Kylene of the best and in the years to
milestone against Selins- Welsh, Alexis Steeber and come, it will pay off.
grove this season. In the Elizabeth Dyer were among GOLF
same game, Kicker Alex the ones called up. Freshman The Dawgs prevailed with
Oliver broke his own record Kylene Welsh said, “There a 10-3 record mostly due to
(42 yard field goal in 2010) was tons of dedication and the long ball and tight short
with a 45 yard field goal, confidence”. Even though game.
which is the longest kick the team struggled to put a So, from blowouts to em-
Moyer Dougherty Venditti
in Berwick history. Senior “W” in the win column, the barrassments, record break-
Seniors Jeremy Moyer, Brandon Dougherty, and Kyle Halfback, Jeremy Freeman experience gained by the ers to injuries and unsuspect-
Venditti not only lead the boy’s soccer team to a successful rushed for 1,000 yards in the entire team will certainly pay ing heroes. Berwick saw it all
season and playoff birth, but they have also won personal third quarter of the Pittston off in the future. in the 2011 season was full of
achievements. All three seniors were invited to and played game. The team finished 9-3 BOYS’ SOCCER twists and turns. Now BHS
in the 2011 All-Star game. The boys played key roles in a with an Eastern Conference The Boys’ Varsity Soccer turns their attention to win-
game with seniors from several different schools in our area. Championship trophy to go team was a score this season, ter sports, GO DAWGS!12 December 2011 Sports· Student Times
Records are always meant to be broken
BRANDON BERKES kicker, Alex Oliver has yet that will be looked up to just to see all my hard work I put been able to do it without
Senior again broken a record. Junior like the names already previ- in the off season pay off.” them,” Cashman said. Cash-
With six state champion- cornerback Matt Cashman ously mentioned. Oliver said. So with Oliver man, being a junior, has one
ships and three national broke the former 90 yard Oliver is already a record holding the two top spots more year to see if he can top
championships, Berwick interception return with a 94 holder with his 42 yard for longest field goal, it will his own record.
football has always been yarder. field goal from last year, but be exciting to wait and see Head coach Gary Campbell
a top program To show how if anyone can beat stated, “Football
to watch. With much of an ac- them both. is the ultimate
many great complishment Boston College team sport. The
players coming Pierce has at- standout Keith records these
through the pro- tained, he is now Seely and present kids broke did
gram and going put in the same defensive coor- not just come
on to not only the category as Ron dinator held the from over night,
colligate level, but Powlus, Frank record for longest they came from
the professional Jankowski, Mike interception return boring drills
level, Berwick has West, and Dave of 90 yards. That they did over
been known to Robbins. “I feel record held up the summer.
be the birth place honored and it for a strong thirty These records
of great football is a privilege to years until Junior also would not
players. have reached this Matt Cashman had have been broken
Jared Pierce, mark. It is cool to a 94 yard intercep- without the other
Alex Oliver, and know my name tion return against guys on the field
Pierce Oliver Cashman
Matt Cashman will be with the the Tunkhan- with them and on
are three players who have great quarterbacks that have that was not good enough nock Tigers. “It felt like an the sidelines.”
succeeded in breaking school come through this program, for him. During week five achievement and I was at a Berwick is proud and hon-
records this year. Senior like Frank Jankoski who is a against Selinsgrove, Oliver loss of words, but I do have ored to have these three new
quarterback, Jared Pierce has great leader and role model,” kicked an amazing 45 yard to thank all the guys that players to be among some
reached the mark of 3,000 said Pierce. Without a doubt field goal straight through were on the field blocking of the greatest athletes from
passing yards so far. Senior Pierce will be a quarterback the uprights. “It was good for me. I would not have this football program.
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Wresting seeks district title Swim team trains
for hopeful season
BRANDON BERKES said, “I have been through it March to early November.”
Senior all so I share my knowledge Senior Anthony Talanca
With the wrestling team to the team, also I strengthen believes that the wrestling
coming off an impressive their mental toughness, and team is well prepared and
season of 21 and 11, they bring team unity.” pumped for the season.
are looking forward to yet The wrestling team has Talanca said, “Yeah, the team
another great and is ready we have a
successful season. lot of starters com-
From 1955 to 2011 ing back. We are
the wrestling pro- working hard as a
gram has had an team and together
impressive 575 wins like a family of
as a team. With 15 brothers.”
more team wins With a lot of
Berwick wrestling positives what else
will reach a mile- can be said about
stone and a great Berwick wrestling
achievement for the this year? Well
program. Junior Kevin Lau-
Head Coach Ernie bach said, “This
Yates said, “This year team is special, we (Photo by Brenna Goulstone)
we have about 26 have a grouping Alicia Skeath, Junior, practices a start at a recent swim practice.
guys where usually of all years with
we have about 19 or a lot of seniors MARIE SPUCHES are Alex Woytko and Taylor
20. It is great to have and leaders, this Activities Editor Andress,” says Mrs. Stacy
(Photo by Michael Torres)
a lot of guys so it should be a break Last season both girls’ and Demshock, coach of the
Austin Soboleski, Senior, and Kevin Laubach, junior, practice
means we are flexible takedowns. out year for a lot of boys’ had a record of 5-9. swim team. “Coach is push-
and can move guys guys.” Preseason swimming has ing hard because she knows
around to different weight been putting a lot of sweat With all signs pointing to just begun and things are we can always improve and
classes.” and time to prepare for the a successful season this year looking good for the swim do better,” says senior J.J.
Numbers is not the only season. Senior Dalton Arner for the Berwick wrestling team. Shoemaker, who has been on
positive aspect this year. said, “The team has been program and a huge mile- The BHS swim team prac- the team for four years.
Berwick has a lot of experi- running and lifting dur- stone in site, the team is out tices for two hours every “The team looks good this
ence also. Senior Jake Jola ing the off season from late to prove it all right. week day after school in the season. We have swimmers
middle school pool. Also, who are ready to work hard,
the team members have an and do their best,” says
hour long weight room visit senior Michael Skeath, who
where the swimmers can has been on the team for four
work on their abs, arms, legs years.
and other muscles to build Veronica Shoemaker, a first
up their strength for the year member of the girls’
oncoming season. swim team, thinks that the
The biggest competi- team is going to do great
tors this season are for the because they are like a big
girl’s team Holy Redeemer, family. “Where one person
Scranton Prep and Abing- is weaker, there is another
ton Heights. The biggest person who makes up for
competitors for the boy’s it,” says sophomore Brenna
team are Abington Heights, Goulstone, a first year mem-
Tunkhannock and Wyoming ber of the team.
Valley West. The first meet of the season
“Some of our key swim- is December ninth, and is
mers for the boy’s team are at home against Scranton.
Josh Kelley, Nathan Eskin According to Demshock and
and J.J. Shoemaker. The key the members, the season is
swimmers for the girl’s team going to be a successful one.14 December 2011 Holiday Picks · Student Times
Marie Spuches- 9th Brenna Goulstone- Donnie Shields- 10th Joseph Peck- 10th Alicia Skeath- 11th
grade: “I want a new 10th grade: “I want a grade: “I want a grade: “I want a pet grade: “I want a cam-
acoustic guitar.” laptop.” PS3.” dove.” era for Christmas.”
Rebecca Remphery- Becky Brooks- 11th Andrew Miller- 9th Megan Larnerd- 9th Amy Kelchner- 10th
11th grade: “I want a grade: “I want an all grade: “I want an grade: “I want a grade: “I want Wii
Becky Brooks for seasons snowboard- IPad 2.” laptop.” games and movies.”
Christmas.” ing pass.”
Olivia Newhart- Mona Ni- 10th grade: Josh Kelley- 12th Lauryn Dalrymple- Dakota Milo- 12th
10th grade: “I want “I want skis or a grade: “I want a new 10th grade: “I want grade: “I want Justin
Snape’s wand from snowboard.” pair of headphones.” tons of chocolate!” Bieber.”
Harry Potter.”
Alex Walton- 10th Shea Volkel- 12th Alex Woytko- 12th Alex Yost- 12th Brittany Gensel- 12th
grade: “I want to see grade: “ I want a new grade: “I want a grade: “I want my grade: “I want an
Nicki Minaj in digital camera.” puppy.” boyfriend to come I-tunes gift card.”
concert.” home.Student Times ·Holiday Picks December 2011 15
Students pick hot ticket holiday items Student Times Staff
Editors-in-Chief..................................................Kim Harmon
PAUL JAY WIEGAND these products, the price for like to get the iPhone for Erica Robbins
Freshman them rises, and Black Friday Christmas because it is just
Features Editor.....................................................Dakota Milo
With the Christmas holiday was a like a miniature laptop, and I
coming up, everyone is out chance to can face-time my brother who
Clubs & Events Editor..................................Xiomara Salazar
and about buying presents for get them is back at college.” Reviews Editor.......................................................Taylor Stair
their family and friends. cheaper On the other hand, an Sports Editor.....................................................Michael Torres
According to a recent survey, and many item the girls wanted were Editorials Editor............................................Brittany Dodson
this year’s BHS student body people UGG boots. Freshman Alexis Activites Editor................................................Marie Spuches
wants hot-ticket electronics took it. Steeber said, Copy Editor..................................................Rebecca McGann
for Christmas. Among the top (Todd Sumlin/Char-
On Black “I want Photo Director.............................................Kenzie Goulstone
picks are the iPad, iPhone 4gs, lotte Observer/MCT) Friday, UGGS for Advisor................................................Mrs. Theresa Christian
laptop, Xbox 360, and the PS3. Apple Christmas
46% share rose nearly 3% because because Photographers: Bethanna Perkins, Cheyenne Ridall, Mason Van-
of the all of the sales. they are dermark, Brenna Goulstone
students Freshman Chase Petty said, really Reporters: Elinor Asevedo, Brandon Berkes, Joshua Birt, Devin Bu-
deemed “I was hoping to get the iPad comfortable, cher, Courtney Davis, Andrew Force, Darren Harer, Sarah Holter,
iPad for Christmas because it has very stylish, Grayson Johnson, Stephen Kuchka, Miranda Russell, Destiny
tablet as tons of features such as going and I like Samsel, Jennifer Schmidt, Andrew Sheeler, Donnie Shields, Rydell
(MusicSkins/MCT) Shotsberger, Kelsey Smith, Janelle Welch, Paul Jay Wiegand
the most on the internet, playing apps, them.”
popular and pretty much anything With Policy: The Student Times staff of the Berwick Area High School is an
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this season. The iPhone and laptop when you can have the being set on those few keys events and student concerns. This printed newspaper is published by The
various laptops are the second same features and more on an items, this Christmas seem like Press Enterprise. All help is appreciated and editorials are welcome as long
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most requested gifts. These iPad?” it is going to be an expensive
off in room 60. The Student Times staff reserves the right to edit any
items seem to be wanted by Another popular gift was one. It looks as if Santa is submissions due to lack of space, to avoid libelous statements, or to fit the
people all across the world. Apple’s iPhone. Freshman going to need a few more journalistic standards of the publication. All editorials are strictly opinion
Since so many people want Dalton Perla said, “I would helpers for this Christmas. and often do not reflect the views of the staff.
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Spirit Week:
Students of BHS filled homecoming week with spirit,
color, laughter, and a lot of creativity. They participated in
Mopey Monday, Tropical Tuesday, Superhero Wednesday,
Totally Nerdy Thursday and Blue & White Bash Friday.
They finished off the week with an annual pep rally.
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