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Willowbrook High School
Skyline Volume 62 Lorem ipsum
Issue 6 499
February 25, 2021
cartoon by Rachelle Paulsen
2 Skyline
Skyline February
January 25,
20122021 Opinion
Child stars need greater protection laws could be put in place to pro-
tect them.
O A She developed an eating disor- ing to Metro. The channel was on For example, with the crip-
N E der working on iCarly, which she hiatus for thirteen months. pling pressure Jennette McCurdy
struggled to overcome. But when During that time, there were ru- suffered, which led to an eating
Family classic films, shows, she started working on her new mors of divorce spreading amongst disorder, why were there no child
entertainment have left a lasting show, Sam & Cat, she relapsed. their fans. Many people were fo- psychiatrists on set monitoring
impact on pop culture, but the When interviewed about her cused on the Shay and Colette re- the child actors’ wellbeing? This
greatest impact might be left on work on the Nickelodeon show, lationship, but imagine if you were could have helped prevent the
the child stars who made the me- Sam & Cat, McCurdy told the one of their children. Your parents progression of her illness. It could
dia that we know and love today. HuffPost, “the shallowness of my have immense pressure on their also give child actors a safe outlet
Yet where we see a family classic, success...made me resent it. That relationship due to infidelity, your to vent any problems they may be
we can almost always see a horror resentment festered, providing father is dealing with alcoholism having, whether from the job pres-
story. even more fuel for my disordered and is going away to rehab, and sure or problems with other actors
Vulnerable children, whether eating. I actively began to engage the whole internet knows. or the show’s crew. It could protect
they want to be stars or not, are in anorexic behavior again.” Even with child privacy laws, their lives.
exposed to an array of dangers. McCurdy is just one of the such as the Children’s Online Their parents or guardians have
More child stars have been coming many former child stars exploit- Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the option to sit in and observe, but
forward to detail the struggles and ed by stardom. Some young stars which protects children under the is that enough if the parents’ inten-
awful situations they were put have been exposed to the dark side age of thirteen by placing their tions are not known? The parent
through. But, even with all those of the media through other means, guardians in control of what infor- or guardian could easily dismiss
coming out against the Hollywood like YouTube. mation can be collected on them, the child’s welfare if it means they
dream, it does not appear that The Shaytards are one example not all kids are protected under get a fat check; in fact, it happens
much has changed to protect those of a family vlogging channel that this law. Thus, many apps and often enough that it is not at all
minors. has caused family problems. programs have special settings shocking.
Jennette McCurdy, well known The family channel, with 4.89 for child content and child content Some notable names of child
as Sam Puckett in Nickelodeon’s million followers, has been active- producers, but the Shaytard chil- actors who were used for financial
iCarly, is an example of how fame ly posting since 2009. The channel dren are not protected. gain by their own parents include
has a damaging effect on minors. is run by Shay Carl Butler and his Children are not legally able to Macaulay Culkin, who lost a great
With the iCarly reboot well un- wife Colette; together they have consent: it is up to their parents or amount of his fortune due to his
derway, many of its former leads five children. guardians. The Shaytard kids, as parents divorcing, and Shirley
are all set to return. However, Mc- Their vlogs mainly revolve well as other child stars, are at the Temple, whose parents spent most
Curdy has not publicly mentioned around the family’s daily life, mercy of their parents or guard- of her $3.2 million earnings by the
returning, or even acknowledged which, as it is, seems harmless. ians. time she was old enough to get
the reboot, according to News- But when you take into account Besides the cyberbullying and into her own bank account, leaving
week. all the ups and downs families go harassment done to the family and her a measly $44,000, according to
McCurdy, in a now deleted through, it is a lot. In 2016, the children through their social me- Insider.
bio from her website, jennettem- family was caught in a scandal. dia, it is likely they faced similar There are no laws in place pro-
ccurdy.com, wrote, “I started out Shay Carl was exposed for having issues in their personal lives, and tecting the minor’s earnings for
as a child actor...that certainly lent an affair with an adult performer. even at school. All the children them.Imagine having no control
some psychological trauma (sound The family stayed silent on the were minors at the time. over your earnings, and then being
guys can be especially creepy!)” matter, but nine months later, Shay Should it be legal for children used by people you think you can
McCurdy has been quite open Carl came forward with an apolo- to be stars when they are put un- trust, for money.
about her personal struggles. She gy. der enormous pressure, sometimes There need to be more protec-
has come forward about how her He claimed full responsibility, even put in dangerous situations? tions put in place. There are too
acting jobs triggered her eating and apologized profusely, later It would be nearly impossible to many instances when kids are
disorders. She felt immense pres- adding he was dealing with alco- outright ban them since their par- emotionally, mentally, and physi-
sure to be a role model for kids. holism and going to rehab, accord- ents or guardians consent but more cally exploited for financial gain.
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Willowbrook High School,
News Skyline February 25, 2021 3
More Americans receive Covid vaccine
M E A COVID-19 vaccine can cause it was in late January. 32,559 vac- 37.8% of the doses administered
S W mild side effects after the first or cines were administered on Feb- went to residents in the suburbs,
second dose, including pain, red- ruary 1, as reported by The Chi- according to IDPH. About 8.3%
The first supply of COVID-19 ness, or swelling where the shot cago Tribune. Over the first week of the state’s population had then
vaccine receiving Emergency Use was given, fever, muscle pain, of February, an average of 55,455 received at least one dose of the
Authorization by the U.S. Food chills, nausea and vomiting, and vaccinations had been adminis- vaccine, and less than 2.4% of the
and Drug Administration (FDA) swollen lymph nodes. After get- tered daily in Illinois. The next state’s has been fully vaccinated,
began distribution in the U.S. on ting a vaccine there is a possibility week, the average was 45,787. as stated by IDPH.
December 14, 2020. During the of being monitored for 15 minutes The federal government has de- “There’s still a much higher
initial period, referred to as Phase in case of any immediate reac- livered 2,385,950 doses of vaccine likelihood that someone is not
1a, supplies were limited, and tions. Most side effects happen to Illinois since distribution began immunized, and we need to get to
therefore allocated to health care within the first three days and typ- in mid-December and 1,549,108 70% to 80% to achieve herd im-
personnel and long-term care res- ically last only one to two days. doses had been administered. So munity,” Pinsky said.
idents and staff. By January 21, The COVID-19 vaccine may far, 346,773 people had been fully A relative of WBHS student
the vaccine supply was increased cause side effects similar to signs vaccinated by mid-February, ac- Hiba Mirza has been vaccinated.
in order for Phase 1b to begin. and symptoms of COVID-19. cording to The Daily Herald. Mirza described their symptoms.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 If there has been exposure to “It’s exciting that more people “The first dose was not too bad,
vaccine has an efficacy rate of COVID-19, and symptoms devel- are getting vaccinated than there as in no sickness, but the second
95%. This means that about 95% op for more than three days after are new cases. That’s definitely dose was really bad for his health
of people who get the vaccine are getting vaccinated, or the symp- good news,” said Dr. Jonathan for a few days. He had a lot of
protected from infection with the toms last more than two days, it is Pinsky, medical director of in- headaches, chills and a huge fe-
COVID-19 virus. This vaccine recommended to self-isolate and fection control and prevention at ver, and a lot of muscle soreness
is for people age 16 and older. It get tested, as specified by Mayo Edward Hospital in Naperville, to and dizziness,” said Mirza.
requires two injections given 21 Clinic. The Daily Herald. “But it’s still a Another WBHS student, Iza-
days apart. The second dose can On February 8, Illinois public very small percentage of the pop- bella Carmona, has a brother who
be given up to six weeks after the health officials said 58,189 ulation that has received a vac- has been vaccinated.
first dose if needed, as specified COVID-19 vaccinations were cination, and to have an impact “He had the Pfizer vaccine; he
by Mayo Clinic. administered, bringing the state on transmissions, you need a lot said it felt like any other shot he’s
The Moderna COVID-19 vac- total to 1,417,156. The number of more people immunized.” gotten. His arm hurt the next day
cine has an efficacy rate of 94.1%. Illinois residents who have been In suburban Cook County, an from where he got the shot, but
This vaccine is for people 18 and fully vaccinated, meaning they estimated 2.3% of the popula- it didn’t last too long,” said Car-
older. It requires two injections have received both of the required tion was fully vaccinated as of mona. “He did feel a bit fatigued,
given 28 days apart. The second two shots, reached 311,569 as Monday, February 8. In addi- but that also didn’t last too long,
dose can be given up to six weeks reported by The Chicago Tribune. tion, 7.7% of the population had and after getting his second shot
after the first dose if needed, also The daily number of vaccina- received at least one dose of the he said he didn’t feel any side ef-
according to Mayo Clinic. tions was significantly higher than vaccine. Since mid-December, fects.”
Hybrid learning is the next phase around the area
N K the spread of SARS-CoV-2. This learning in person. began full hybrid learning around
S W can be complicated, as schools Students seem thrilled with the late October and closed promptly
must open as safely and as quick- return as supported by multiple after new restrictions were put in
District 88 Willowbrook and ly as possible, and remain open to social media posts on the District order from the Illinois State gov-
Addison Trail High Schools are achieve the benefits of in-person 45 and 48 social media pages. ernment. The school went back
still contemplating the timing of learning. Hybrid scheduling has also given into hybrid learning after winter
their move to hybrid for a variety Hybrid schedules allow a tran- these schools the ability to use re- break.
of reasons, including concerns over sitional period for students to mote learning on days of inclem- “It involves me going into
teacher vaccinations and safety, adjust back to normal in-person ent weather. Snow days may be a school twice a week,” said Sejal.
parental preferences, COVID-19 learning. In addition, they provide relic of the past. “It’s pretty straightforward with a
rates and recommendations of the many of the common and missed Information on school schedul- few changes to the schedule when
state and DuPage County. Near- benefits of in-person learning. ing and hybrid programs is varied unexpected circumstances hap-
by Fenton High School, which is Meanwhile, many local area across district websites. Some are pen.”
in the same conference for most high schools have already adopted more clear than others in their hy- According to Sejal, the school
sports, is in a similar position and a hybrid schedule, including both brid planning. Students in hybrid has also begun to open up the
is still completely remote, accord- York High School and Hinsdale school districts such as York and school for sports activities. Aca-
ing to their school website. School District 86 ever since Octo- Naperville School 204 feel there demic extracurriculars have been
According to the CDC, com- ber of 2020. As of February, both are benefits to the hybrid schedule. strictly remote.
munities need to plan safe delivery District 45 and 48, WB’s feeder One student from York participat- “It’s all about adapting to all the
of in-person instruction in K-12 districts, have returned to an AM/ ing in hybrid learning, Sejal Re- new changes,” said Sejal. “Things
schools in which they protect stu- PM hybrid schedule in which stu- shamwala, gave her opinion of the are confusing but I’m sure students
dents, teachers, and staff and slow dents spend half their class time learning modality. York originally will get used to this eventually.”4 Skyline
Skyline February
January 25,
20122021 News
ISBE adds a new learning standard these rules, here’s what the stan- edge of academic material but will student.”
L M dards really accomplish. This pro- have to demonstrate knowledge in For some, though, the issue
S posed rule amends the section of concepts that are not only conten- isn’t lack of education; it’s sim-
With the majority of Illinois the Illinois Administrative Code tious but push an overtly political ply lack of tolerance for the issues
schools closed for almost an entire that governs standards for Illinois ideology.” these standards bring forward.
year as a result of the pandem- teachers. Because all public school This story hits particularly “The biggest argument I’ve
ic, tensions around the state have teachers in Illinois must become close to home, as one Willow- seen is, ‘Most teachers were al-
been running high. To add to these licensed before obtaining a job brook junior, Eric Veal Jr, is a ready doing this, why does it need
unique educational circumstances, in a school, this rule would affect member of the ISBE Student Ad- to be standard?’” said Veal. “If
a new controversial issue was in- almost every educator, and future visory Council. Veal was chosen most teachers are already incorpo-
troduced at the end of last year. educator. for the position to specifically rating these practices, why is it an
In December, the Illinois State Most “controversial” provi- work in the Diversity and Equality issue that we’re proposing them?”
Board of Education (ISBE) pro- sions of this rule do not differ from subcommittee, helping inspire the On February 17th, the Joint
posed a new rule that would re- the pre-existing provisions, but the Board to make important decisions Committee of Administrative
quire culturally responsive teach- wording in others has the opposi- about diversity and inclusion for Rules (JCAR), which consists of
ing and learning standards to be tion concerned that teachers with all Illinois students and schools. twelve lawmakers from the Gen-
incorporated into all Illinois teach- certain ideological views may feel This new rule is something he and eral Assembly, ruled in favor of
er training and professional devel- unwelcome in schools after being the other members of his subcom- the culturally responsive teaching
opment programs. Ideally, this rule asked to “embrace and encourage mittee advised on, making the con- and learning standards, approving
would expand training to include inclusive viewpoints.” To the op- troversy surrounding it devastating them and passing them into law.
issues of equity and equality, im- position, the idea of training ed- to many in our community. When “I feel elated that standards
perative when it comes to teaching ucators to appropriately interact asked about the controversy, Veal across our state are now made to
children of all backgrounds. with students of all backgrounds, stressed that most of the opposi- include all students, especially stu-
But some critics throughout ethnicities, sexualities, and gender tion was due to inadequate infor- dents who look like me and identi-
the state believe otherwise. Many identities does not matter as much mation about the standards. fy as minorities,” Veal explained.
have said that this rule requires as ensuring that they’re smart “A lot of people don’t know “These standards will impact
educators to embrace left-leaning enough to educate these children what the standards are for, and teachers and students for genera-
ideology and prioritize political in the first place. An op-ed pub- what they do,” said Veal. “The tions, so I’m ecstatic that lawmak-
and social activism in classrooms lished in the Chicago Tribune standards are not something re- ers are actually putting forth effort
at a time when Illinois schools are stated, “With these new proposed sponsible for indoctrinating stu- to make sure that everyone is re-
already struggling. standards in place, a teacher in dents, rather giving teachers tools ceiving the highest quality of ed-
While some are up in arms Illinois will need not demonstrate to make their classrooms more eq- ucation.”
about the left and right regarding competency in their basic knowl- uitable and more inclusive to every
Store-bought baby food may be dangerous
ers and their testing data: Gerber, The FDA has not set official A representative from the com-
M S
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, standardized guidelines and reg- pany has told various news sourc-
F E
Nurture, and Hain Celestial Group. ulations for baby food regarding es that this meeting wasn’t a secret
In a recent report to Congress There were still many other com- this yet. There are some limits and was done to figure a solution
from the House Subcommittee on panies that refused to cooperate placed on arsenic in rice cereal, to the growing toxicity problem.
Economic and Consumer Policy, with this investigation: Walmart and some limits on arsenic, lead, They even provided documents
investigators discovered that many and Sprout Organic Foods were and cadmium in water, juice, and and information about what is in
of the ingredients found in baby some of them. candy, as mentioned by The New their food. Since the meeting, the
food have harmful amounts of tox- Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Demo- York Times. company has tried to reduce those
ic heavy metals like arsenic, lead, cratic Representative from Illinois, The investigation also revealed high numbers through ingredient
mercury, and cadmium. These is the head of the subcommittee reports on a secret presentation changes and more testing, with
metals were found in both organic that carried out the investigation. given to the FDA by the Hain Ce- some level of success thus far, ac-
and inorganic baby foods. He has said their decision to re- lestial Group back in August 2019. cording to CNN.
According to The New York main uncooperative “raises the This presentation revealed that this No official actions have been
Times, these metals consumed concern that perhaps they have company, like many others, con- taken as of now, but the subcom-
over time can lead to brain dam- evidence of even higher metallic ducts tests on their food prior to mittee is calling on the FDA to set
age, behavioral issues, and death. content in their baby foods, com- the finished product and usually on standardized guidelines regarding
Their effects on a growing child pared to their competitors,” as re- each ingredient separately. How- heavy metals in baby food and test-
are detrimental to their mental ported by The New York Times. ever, the complete product is what ing on finished products. Parents
development, as young children In a conversation with CNN, should be tested to get an accurate and guardians are being asked to
are sensitive to these neurotoxic Kishanmurti has said the numbers number on the metal levels, as the watch what they are feeding their
chemicals. showed hundreds of parts per bil- actual numbers of toxic metals, in children and take precautions.
This report came about after lion of dangerous metals in baby the end, turned out higher than the
gathering information from four food; that number should stay data collected from the ingredients
different baby food manufactur- within the single digits range. on their own.Features Skyline February 25, 2021 5
WB observes Black History Month
month long celebration, Willow-
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brook hosted a special in-school
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virtual field trip for the staff and
This February, Willowbrook, students in all of District 88. A
and the world, celebrated Black Conversation With The Bland
History Month. This month is an Family, was truly the crowning
annual celebration of achieve- event of this month-long celebra-
ments by the African American tion, where students and staff alike
community, and it’s also a time for were invited to a Zoom meeting to
recognizing their central role in have a conversation with Shante
U.S. history. Needham, the sister of the late
Every year, Black History Willowbrook alum, Sandra Bland.
Month has a theme around which During this field trip, Needham
the celebrations are centered. The talked openly with the students
theme for 2021 is, “Black Family: about Sandra’s life story and what
Representation, Identity, and Di- her mission in life really was: to
versity.” This theme intends to ex- use her voice to address societal
plore the diversity of all different injustices she felt impacted her
types of black families across the community. Needham’s moving
country, in an effort to unite and recount of the final days of her
educate everyone. sister’s life showcased some of the
Keeping in accordance with the injustices Sandra dedicated her
official celebrations, Willowbrook life to, and displayed the strength
set up some events of its own, and perseverance of her family.
in order to celebrate within our Discussing these last days allowed
school community and educate ev- With web pages designed by Kim Jackson-Petrella of WB’s library, Shante to touch on sensitive topics,
eryone on these important topics, the community had access to resources and a full calendar of activi- such as the importance of mental
even while virtual. Willowbrook ties, including a Zoom with the family of WB alum Sandra Bland. health and how to deal with grief,
Junior and B.O.S.S president, Eric could find a calendar full of events Nights and Black Family Nights, showing everyone in attendance
Veal Jr, was heavily involved in the planned by B.O.S.S. to continue the both of which included themes that there should be no shame in
planning and execution of said celebration. These events included for these families to gather and suffering.
events, and he discussed his feel- Movie Day and Movie Discussion discuss. According to Eric Veal Jr., By speaking with our student
ings about being able to partake Day, where members of the staff these nights have been a smashing body, Needham continued her sis-
in this celebration with our school and students alike could attend a success. ter’s mission to educate the next
community. Zoom meeting and watch Pixar’s “For Black Family Nights we’ve generation on the injustices that
“I feel fantastic. In the world Soul together, before coming to- had many families coming out, plague our world, and she had
we live in that’s so divisive, where gether and having a meaningful students and parents alike attend- quite the audience. On average 433
everything is polarized and po- discussion about it two days later. ing, as well as the administration,” students and staff members attend-
liticized, seeing our school come The movie was released on Christ- he said. ed the virtual field trip across the
together to celebrate a huge piece mas Day and has since been her- In addition to the great turn- three periods to talk to Needham
of the rich culture of America has alded as one of the best of the en- out, Veal also explained why these about her experiences and to learn
been amazing,” said Veal Jr. tire year for its important themes events were so important amidst more about the woman behind the
All February long, students and its inclusion of African Amer- the celebrations. headline, Sandra Bland. The vir-
could access a special subsection ican characters and culture. “In order to successfully get to tual field trip ended with one re-
of the school website, dedicated to Veal explained why discussing black students, we have to also take sounding message from our guest
Black History Month, created by the movie was just as important as time to talk to the families, because speaker, “Be the change you want
Ms. Jackson-Petrella. From there, viewing it together. we’re all together. A great African to see,” and she challenged every-
students had access to dozens of “We wanted to make sure that parable says, ‘it takes a village to one to use their voices to do just
resources to further their educa- people didn’t just think we picked raise a child,’ It’s important that we that.
tion on black history, and the peo- the movie because it was good, reach out to the entire village and This Black History Month was
ple of color who paved the way in but also because it had a strong make sure that all the people inside truly something to celebrate. The
various fields, including science, cultural connection,” said Veal. A these families can also succeed and main theme of this month was
technology, music, and arts. The lot of times in movies you get the make sure everyone there has a fair “Black Family,” and Willowbrook
website also featured suggestions one token black person, but in this shot,” said Veal. “A lot of times not celebrations showcased just that.
on books by African American movie there was so much variety everyone has a fair shot. That’s why Between the Black Family Nights,
authors, and films that included and so much to be proud of, it was we’re really focusing this year on Movie Night, and the conversation
black history and showcased di- amazing.” the black influences of America. It with Needham, our communi-
verse characters. Also throughout the month, all ties together really.” ty learned a lot about family and
Also on that website, students Willowbrook hosted Black Parent And just in time to finish off the black history.6 Skyline
Skyline February
January 25,
20122021 Letters
Willowbrook students send teachers letters of appreciation
3. Raymond Gajardo | Mrs.
- Allespach
Dear Mrs. Allenspach,
English class has become the
In the midst of so much going on, highlight of my day! No matter
we wanted to thank you teachers how stressed or grumpy I may
for all you do. With this month full be, I always look forward to 7th
of love, here’s a couple messages period! Thank you for being un-
from some Warriors! derstanding of us. This has been
such a hard time, and you always
1. Lia Galindo | Mr. Warren know how to make it feel worth
it. Thank you for all your funny
I truly think that Mr. Warren jokes and riddles. Thank you for
deserves more than a thank you putting a smile on my face. Of
for all he has done! He suffices at course, I say thank you for letting
image by Natalia Garcia
every aspect of being a teacher and me show off my origami collection
then exceeds it. He incorporates (more to come). You have made 6. Emma Rattana | Mr. Tiu 9. Alex Tobias | Mrs. Murphy
many different learning methods a place where we can feel safe
so all students can be accounted and happy; a place where we can Dear Mr. Tiu, Dear Mrs, Murphy,
for, including videos, independent connect and laugh together. I am I don’t even know where to begin Thank you for all you have done to
work, group projects, interactive ever grateful for that. I hope we to express my gratitude towards help me this year; you truly are one
websites, partner work, drawing turn out stronger on the other side! you. Through my brother, you of a kind. You are such an amaz-
and taking notes. The subject he have known me since I walked ing, energetic, and confident teach-
teaches (PLTW Human Body Sys- Sincerely, Raymond Gajardo into Willowbrook’s doors as a er and always have my best inter-
tems in my case) isn’t one that freshman. Since then, you have est in mind, and I’m so glad I got
would be commonly enjoyed or 4. Mahnoor Fatani | Ms. Karos helped me grow academically to spend my senior year with you.
easily learned by students. Despite and athletically. You always be-
that so much of the curriculum Ms. Karos exemplifies what it lieve in me more than I believe 10. Samantha Solis | Mr. Shanahan
involves being in the lab and con- means to not only be a phenomenal in myself sometimes, and that
ducting experiments, Mr. Warren teacher, but an even more phenom- goes for both on the court and in Happy Valentine’s Day and
has more than successfully been enal human being. In everything the classroom! Thanks for every- thank you so very much for being
able to adapt to Zoom. Not only that she does, she looks out for thing Mr. Tiu, you’re the best. such an understanding teacher Mr.
managing to create a classroom the welfare and the health of her Shanahan. Having you as a coach
environment that is equally fun, students. She discerns that times 7. Bobby Ernst | Mrs. Wathier freshman year was honestly an
but replacing the labs with inter- are hard for a lot of people, with enjoyment, and you were always
active websites and videos to get COVID-19 numbers continuously Mrs. Wath, thank you so much pleasant to speak with. This year, I
a similar experience as if we were rising and with having to adapt to for being so great and understand- am luckily a disciple of yours once
doing in-school learning. I always this remote environment. As such, ing during these hard times for again. While I do not get to take
look forward to his class and be- she implements extremely lenient learning! You have been such a good your class in person, I do enjoy
lieve he deserves to be appreciated policies when it comes to assign- educator and guide! Thank you! reading the novels and poetry you
for all his efforts. Thank you Mr. ments and taking tests in her class- have chosen for the class. They
Warren for keeping my passion for es. But what truly makes Ms. Karos 8. Thalia Sanchez | Mr. Maguire really do resonate. I am also so
science just as alive as ever! an incredible Warrior is her ability very grateful to you for not dock-
to empathize. She truly puts her- Hi Mr. Maguire!! ing points off of late assignments.
2. Dylan Jenkins | Mr. Bannon self in her students’ shoes and acts This has truly saved my grade time
in accordance with what would You are one of the most positive and time again. Once again thank
First of all, I want to say thank be the most beneficial for them. and engaged teachers I’ve ever you so much and Oedipus Rex. : )
you to all teachers. They have been met. Your teaching is on-point,
working hard to give us the best 5. Esmeralda De Anda | Ms. and we can see how much you Samantha Solis
high school experience possible Martinez enjoy your job; it isn’t boring,
during these times. However, there and it’s even interesting. At a time I’d like to finish by saying that
is one teacher who I want to give Thank you for understanding like this where school is online, we can never thank you enough for
a big thanks to, Mr. Bannon. He that lots of students struggle with you are putting so many smiles being more than just an educator. It
has made his classroom exciting, e-learning. I appreciate you trying on peoples’ faces because of how has not been easy, whether person-
interactive, and most of all, fun. to still find a connection with stu- lenient and patient you are. We all al or regarding school, but you all
From our warm up videos to Froot dents even though it’s hard to do do appreciate your efforts. You are have showed up ready to make our
Loops, we appreciate him every so virtually. Biology has become an amazing teacher. Keep doing day the best it can be. I’m so proud
day in that class. the highlight of my day. what you’re doing; you are very to be apart of such a giving school.
appreciated by us all, Happy Val- Wish you all the best, know that
From, Dylan Jenkins Sincerely, Esmeralda entine’s Day, and have a good day! your students appreciate you, a lot!Features Skyline February 25, 2021 7
Speech team finishes season at state
include Sean Shepherd, Michael ous Duet Acting and Dramatic different schools for meets and for
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Poirier, Siobhan Heneghan, Mel- Duet Acting. Shepherd explained regionals and sectionals, or travel-
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anie Gercone, Neeraja Kumar, that these partnered events, along ling to Springfield for state.
As the seasons begin to transition Emily Maher, Katie Wentworth, with others he has done in the last “Though most of the compe-
from winter to spring, certain Marchello Berlin, Caitlin Brennan, four years, allowed him to use his titions were different because of
clubs, sports, and other activities and Amelia Tortorici. Sectional creativity. the virtual structure, the way that
undergo a period of a falling finalists include Sean Shepherd, “I’m so glad that I’ve been a the recent regional and section-
action. Some teams have smooth Katie Wentworth, Michael Poirier, part of the speech team over the al competitions have been held
transitions into the end of the year Caitlin Brennan, and Amelia Tor- last four years because it really have granted the most normalcy
with little concern. The speech torici. gave me a creative output,” said of anything in this past year,” said
team, however, is not that type of Normally, tournaments would Shepherd. “Also, I definitely have Assistant Coach and WB English
team. Sending two members to be held in-person at various learned the values of public speak- teacher Andy Wilhoit.
state, senior Sean Shepherd and schools, hosting around 30 schools ing, and being on the speech team Wilhoit, much like Shepherd,
sophomore Amelia Tortorici, this per tournament. helped build my confidence.” is tremendously proud of the
year’s speech team was deter- This season, having its differ- Additionally, Shepherd spoke achievements that this year’s team
mined to finish as strong as any ences, has been held virtually with on the success of the team. has been able to accomplish.
year before, despite the unpredict- participants pre-recording their “I think our team as a whole has “We have had two events going
able circumstances. events during the week prior to set a high standard for ourselves to state, five events that qualified
The Willowbrook speech team “judgment day,” or the Saturday of this year. We have set a lot of team for sectionals, and six that quali-
started right on schedule this year that week when the judges look at records and had a lot of success fied for regionals,” said Wilhoit.
in September, and spent the ma- all submissions and make assess- this year,” said Shepherd. “Over- “This is attributed to the many tal-
jority of September and October ments. Out of the 10 competitions all, I think we are all proud of what ented underclassmen as well as the
preparing and practicing. In a usu- they were involved in, they fin- we were able to do this year based number of strong, dedicated mem-
al year, competitions would start ished 5th or higher, with individ- on how many obstacles we had.” bers of the senior class.”
at the end of October and finish ual students consistently finishing Of course, the primary obsta- It is evident that this team has
at the end of February depending in first or second place for their cle that everyone had been faced thrived in its own work and ded-
on if a member reaches regionals, respective events. with was Covid-19. As previous- ication.
sectionals, or state. Several par- Sean Shepherd, a current senior ly stated, the format was entirely
ticipants who made it to regionals on the team, competed in Humor- virtual as opposed to travelling to
Netflix releases final To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
portrayed through her work, Han horo), Chris (Madeleine Arthur), clude the trip to Korea, it does
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admits that she too wrote love let- Trevor (Ross Butler), Genevieve include the senior Beach Week,
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ters as a teenager, and she still has (Emilija Baranac), and the wait- where John Ambrose McClaren
The infamous To All The Boys them! If you’re sad about the end- ress named Joan (June B. Wilde). makes a reappearance. I was really
I’ve Loved Before movie trilogy ing of this book series, never fear, This movie also introduces new hoping they would include this in
concluded on Friday, February as she has another trilogy called characters, such as Mr. Kavinsky the movie as it introduces McClar-
12th with the release of To All The Summer I Turned Pretty. (Henry Thomas), and Trina Roth- en’s girlfriend, Dipti. Her role is
The Boys: Always and Forever. Most of the cast in this movie schild (Sarayu Blue). Trina was in important in giving his character
This movie opens with the Covey appeared throughout the previous the sequel as well, but her role was the closure after his crush on Lara
trip to South Korea during spring ones, like Lana Condor, known a lot smaller. Jean as acknowledged in the sec-
break of protagonist Lara Jean’s for her roles in Alita Battle Angel This film adaptation was not ond book and movie.
senior year. It includes Lara Jean’s (Koyomi) and X-Men: Apocalypse quite as accurate as the other mov- The movies also leave out Pe-
college application process, the (Jubilee), as Lara Jean Covey. ies were. For instance, while I did ter’s lacrosse games, which are
class trip to New York City, prom, Noah Centineo, known for his like that they chose to include the especially important in this third
and her dad’s wedding. When Lara roles as Jamey (Sierra Burgess is trip to Korea in the movie when it movie as it gives insight into Pe-
Jean is rejected from the college a Loser) and Brooks Rattigan (The was not in the novel, I did not like ter’s mother’s character, who is
she and her boyfriend Peter plan Perfect Date), also continues his that Dr. Covey and Trina joined overly protective of her son and
on attending, there are problems in role as Peter Kavinsky. In addition the sisters on their trip, as the book his feelings.
paradise. to being a Netflix original post- intended for it to be a bonding ex- The ending of the book centers
Author Jenny Han was the ex- er boy, Centineo also stars as the perience with their Korean grand- around the graduation of the Adler
ecutive producer of all three film love interest in Camila Cabello’s mother. High senior class of 2021, which
adaptations of her bestselling book Havana music video. Addition- The movies also have a differ- brings us to recognize our own
series, and she shared during her al familiar faces include Margot ent setting than the books, which class of 2021. Congratulations on
interview on The Kelly Clarkson Covey (Pretty Little Liars star did not really matter until the third all you have achieved. We will
Show that there is a touch of truth Janel Parrish), Katherine “Kitty” movie when the colleges that Lara miss you all!
to these books. When asked if Covey (Anna Cathcart), Dr. Covey Jean applied to are all different.
there was anything relating to her (John Corbett), Lucas (Trezzo Ma- While the novel does not in-8 Skyline
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WB fans can watch live streams of events and games at @WB_ATHLETICS on twitter, and the website, il.8to18.com/willowbrook/.
Girls Badminton adjusts to the Covid changes
E A by all of the athletes as they make they won’t be playing against as Amelia Gesicki.
S W it through the season. many different schools as they typ- “Sure it might not look the
“This season is going really ically do. same as past seasons; however, it
Being a low-risk sport and well, I believe. Playing a high-in- These changes have made doesn’t mean we can’t work hard
with schools easing Covid restric- tensity sport with a mask is defi- things more difficult, whether it and compete,” said Rattana. “My
tions, badminton at Willowbrook nitely a challenge; however, we be the masks or keeping track of experience with the sport for my
is back in session. The team has take more breaks during matches whose birdie is whose. However, past 3 years has all been positive,
been back about three weeks and and practices,” shared doubles the players are always ready to my teammates are some of my best
had their first match against Hins- player Emma Rattana. adapt to any obstacle. Rather than friends and we get to be together
dale South on February 10th. Along with this, other adjust- dwell on their circumstances, they from 2-3 hours a day, which is
“Unfortunately we didn’t ments have been made to ensure are now focusing on what mat- something I used to take advantage
come out with a win, but Coach safety. From temperature checks, ters most. While it is nice having of, but now it is such a blessing.”
Tiu simply didn’t care,” said sin- health surveys, cleaning sprays, people support from the sidelines, This sense of bonding goes a
gles player Rebecca Lopez-Egan. and even a new protocol where ev- their absence can’t be helped. long way and has allowed the
“He just kept reminding us eryone is issued their own birdie, “Previously, you could have team to push forward. While ev-
how we are finally back, and it many measures have been taken. parents and other spectators come eryone is a bit under the weather,
brings him so much joy just seeing On top of this, the season has to games, but now there›s no the badminton team continues to
us after so long playing the game been slightly shortened, and the one. Only the coaches and your persevere.
we love.” team can only play against WSC teammates, which sometimes is
Coach Tiu’s optimism is shared Gold and Silver teams. This means all you need,” said doubles player
WB bowling team has a promising start
E R ing promise of a strong season. and preparing for a competitive South, the WB girls showed great
S E Covid-19 restrictions and the season. dedication, for they collectively
shutting down of the majority of Junior Megan Beausoleil recalls reached their goal of 3,005 points.
Under recent instruction from public facilities held all athletes at her previous season and hopes for Though losing the match in the
the IHSA and the state govern- a disadvantage, but especially the more success in upcoming compe- end, this achievement so early on
ment, school sports and activities bowlers. Bowling lanes were shut titions. in the season is exciting.
are able to resume and compete down along with everything back “I had gained the most momen- Behind every good team is a
once again. After nearly a year of in November of 2020 and have re- tum towards the end of last year strong leader and coach. Beau-
quarantine and stay-at-home or- cently opened at partial capacity in and earned some of my highest soleil shared that Coach Allen
ders, it is refreshing to know that late January. scores,” said Beausoleil. “At our always encourages the players to
so many dedicated athletes are Technique and practice are the regional competition, I had a game stay confident no matter how well
able to practice and improve in keys to being successful in this of 247, which was my highest se- they are doing.
their sports. With that being said, sport, and with bowling alleys ries of the year.” “He’s not only a leader, but a
updates and live stream links for closed, the practice in between As a team, the players strive to friend to everyone,” shared Beau-
many sports and activities can be seasons was lacking. Thankfully, collect 3,000 points per series and soleil. “His experience in bowling
found on Willowbrook’s twitter through zoom meetings and video individually reach games above inspires my teammates and me to
page, @WB_ATHLETICS, and calls, the team was able to get to 200. As of February 22, the bowl- be more like him.”
website, il.8to18.com/willow- know each other and work on at- ing team has had three matches, With a positive atmosphere,
brook/. home drills before the season ac- and some players have already talented bowlers, and hard work,
Along with a slew of other tually started. hit their goals of surpassing 200 WB bowlers expect this season
sports beginning their season, the Now practicing in person, the points. to have a favorable outcome with
WB girls bowling team has recent- head coach, Kevin Allen, and his In their competition on Feb- many victories.
ly started up and is already show- team are strengthening their skills ruary 18 against Downers GroveYou can also read
