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The Junto
SUMMER EDITION
I had form’d most of my ingenious acquaintances into a club of mutual improvement, which we
called The Junto. -Benjamin Franklin
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The Junto June 2021
what do WE think?
Ice Cream and Summer Days
Kellie Painter // Off Leash Editor
The sweet word that is “Summer” brings many thoughts to
mind such as warm air, freshly bloomed flowers, the beach, no
school, and most importantly ice cream. Ice cream is such a
staple when it comes to just about anything. Whether you’re
getting it to celebrate good grades or to mourn after a heart-
break, ice cream is always involved. I strongly believe that it can
fix just about anything. When it comes to summer though, all I
think about is the instant cooling relief that the first taste of ice
cream gives me after a long day of being outside with the sun
glaring down. In this month's issue, everyone on the Junto staff
has picked a frozen treat and related it to one of their favorite
summer activities.
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Points Of View The Junto June 2021
Chocolate Ice Cream
Sienna Walenciak // People Editor
Chocolate ice cream has continued to retain its status as
one of the most popular, loved ice cream flavors and for
good reason -- there’s nothing better on a hot day than a
scoop of the decadent sweet treat on top of a cone or in
a cup. One of the most popular brands of ice cream, and
chocolate specifically, is Hershey.
While Hershey is one of the largest chocolate manufac-
turers in the world, it also has a world-class family theme
park in the aptly named town of Hershey. Hersheypark is
one of the most popular amusement parks in Pennsylva-
nia. It boasts 14 roller coasters and attractions such as
Hershey’s Chocolate World, where you can tour how
chocolate is made and even make your own candy bar!
With a water park, classic family rides, and Hershey characters primed to take a selfie with you, chil-
dren and adults alike can make the sweetest memories all year long. (Yes! They are even open during
Christmastime.)
As a child, my family and I made countless trips to Hersheypark (many times overnight!) to enjoy
coasters, games, the zoo, and live shows. Although I’m older now, I still love visiting this Pennsylvania
hotspot (it’s like having a mini Disney World in my own backyard!) and taking full advantage of all
they have to offer. Every time I get a cone of Hershey’s chocolate ice cream, I’m transported back to
being a kid in line -- waiting to see if I’m tall enough to ride the coasters, strolling the walkways of the
park, and screaming wildly on every ride. Amusement parks are one of the best ways to spend your
summer days, and Hershey’s chocolate ice cream only gets me more excited for it!
Points Of View The Junto June 2021
S’mores Ice Cream
Branden Cunard // P.O.V Editor
Summer. Campfires. S’mores. All of it. If there is one American
classic that will arguably never die out, it’s a campfire. The classic
toasting of a marshmallow of a wood-pile fire, mixed with a typi-
cal lawn chair, smelling like smoke, and laughing as ashes pop up
from the fire hit one of your friends is a sensational feeling. Noth-
ing can really compare to just not being on your phones and shar-
ing stories about each other’s complex lives. As an ice-cream fla-
vor, specifically Ben and Jerry’s take on it, is debatably one of the
most iconic flavors out there. Not only is S'mores a hit with all age
groups, but Vegan Treats in Bethlehem is by far the best. The fact
that the ice-cream is a classic Vegan recipe and tastes so rich in all
the best ways truly makes for an unbeatable flavor. The first taste
brings you back to your childhood: a campfire with your family
and neighborhood friends. For the parents out there, they would
enjoy their BYOB session; meanwhile us children would have a
blast taking a Hershey’s chocolate bar, a marshmallow, and two
graham crackers and just eat as many as we could until we felt
sick. Gazing up at the night stars afterwards and just laying on the
grass or a blanket is like a summertime-postlude. If there is one
activity that will never become a generational gap, it is a campfire
night with the delectability of a s'mores taste.
Baseball Ice Cream
Isaak Torres // Copy Editor
Ice cream in a miniature baseball helmet. At almost any major
league baseball game you can find these classic treats to enjoy.
For me, this type of dessert represents more than just a major
league baseball game but also a staple in almost every summer
I have lived: baseball. From playing, to watching, to coaching,
baseball has had a huge impact on my summer and my life.
Baseball represents vacation. It represents fun. It represents a
challenge. However, above all it represents family. Although you
may look at the soft serve in the miniature baseball helmet and
just see ice cream, I see memories and moments that will stay
with me forever.
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Rolled Ice Cream
Alania Mariano // Editor-In-Chief
Rolled ice cream first became popular in Thai- boardwalk in the summer. Because I only buy
land as a popular street dessert, but soon made this type of ice cream when I am normally on
its way to the U.S. the boardwalk, it is
as a fan favorite. Its extra special to me
unique prepara- when I do order it.
tion, toppings, and I enjoy taking
flavors have circled videos of the
the internet and is process and watch-
now one of the ing my dessert get
most popular made in front of
summer dessert. me. Although the
wait for this ice
If you have never cream can be long
heard of rolled ice depending on the
cream, it is a type night, it is definite-
of ice cream that is ly worth it to try!
made directly in
front of you on a In honor of writing
freezing cold round this article, I took a
iron. To make this trip to the Forks ice
delicious dessert, cream shop, The
milk and toppings Ice Cream Lounge,
are put on the iron to try this dessert
to make a liquid ice once again. I chose
cream base. The the Oreo rolled ice
ingredients are cream option,
mixed together us- however you can
ing a chopping and pick whatever you
spreading type of want to add in! I
motion. Lastly, the also asked if they
most popular and could put whipped
satisfying part, is the rolling. After spreading cream and an Oreo piece on top for aesthetic
the ice cream all across the iron, it is then purposes!
rolled into pieces like the ones viewed in the
picture. You also have the option to finish it off Whether you are going on vacation or want to
with extra toppings or whipped cream! try it at home, this is the perfect treat to try
during the summertime!
This dessert has always been one of my fa-
vorites because it reminds me of being on the
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Rocky Road
Mallika Pal // Places Editor
Creamy chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy peanuts are
what come to mind when I imagine rocky road ice cream. It has a
little bit of everything, making it an interesting flavor. This ice cream
is good for the soul, as is hiking. Our senses are awakened when we
hike. When I hike, I feel connected to Earth’s roots and it makes me
grateful for the resources the planet has to offer. The adrenaline that
hiking gives me is unmatched. Late summer into early autumn is the
prime time to hike. Warm days and warm evenings-- right before
nights start to cool down. And nothing is better than ending a hike
on a warm August day than rocky road ice cream. Rocky road ice
cream reminds me of hiking because it resembles trail mix-- a staple
hiking snack. The core ingredients in both this ice cream flavor and
trail mix stay the same, and from there is when people can throw in
whatever they like. So, grab your rocky road ice cream and head to
the trails.
Coffee Ice Cream
Colette Potter // Copy Editor
I absolutely love a good summer thunderstorm. When the day
ends up being humid, hot, and cloudy, a thunderstorm is the wel-
come end to the weather. It is a time when everyone naturally
seeks shelter, and feels like the only piece of cooler weather in the
warmer summer months. A rainy summer day can often be my
favorite; to me it means watching movies, reading a good book,
doing puzzles, or sitting by a window watching the storm pass.
These activities are also a calming, relaxing retreat after a long
day of enjoyable, but tiring, summer adventures such as a hike,
swim, or day at an amusement park. And it is only natural on
such a rainy day to have some coffee ice cream, as in the cooler
months, a rainy day is associated with a mug of hot tea or coffee.
It’s the taste of a warm cup of Joe, but in summer form. Coffee
ice cream has very little caffeine, so I think it is perfectly accept-
able to eat at night, when thunderstorms usually occur. Some of
my favorite moments after a long summer day are listening to the
pitter-patter of rain on a roof and being able to finally wear a
sweater instead of a t-shirt and shorts. Coffee is symbolically cozy
to me, and so are thunderstorms, so in my opinion, they belong
together and are a memorable part of my summer.
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Lemon Gelato
Steven McDonald // Copy Editor
The difference between Gelato and Ice
cream could be considered semantics, as
both contain the same ingredients of milk,
sugar, and air, but they hold different
places in my heart personally. Traveling
has been something that I have done
throughout my life, mostly in Europe, a lit-
tle of Asia when I was just about under
six, and this summer probably a good bit
of the US. A million things come to mind
when being asked what your first thought
is when you hear a word, and when I what
I thought about for ice cream I thought
Lemon Gelato and Rome.
Traveling is made memorable by experi-
encing things, be it a walk on a mountain-
ous path, with waterfalls surrounding you,
a boat ride in a swamp, or viewing any
number of ancient temples of cathedrals.
It’s deeply personal, as you can plan your
trip yourself, be given ideas by stories from
friends, or even just go backpacking across
a country looking to see what you can find,
and it isn’t about seeing the world, or go-
ing all the places everyone knows. One of
my greatest experiences traveling was
when I joined a summer camp in Germany, and we went hiking to a nearby town from our camp-
ing site. I hiked 12 miles at about 9 years old with a heavy bag on my back, and when we reached
the village, going to the mayor’s office, we asked if and where we could stay, and the only place that
they had available for us was the nearby fire station. It was a terrible night, but what I remember so
clearly was walking by the nearby wheat fields while singing marching songs for hours.
Traveling is what you make of it, and there are so many memorable things that you could experi-
ence with just a little bit of planning, but what might really stick out in the end may just be a ran-
dom parlor at the end of a road, serving 3 big scoops of lemon Gelato for about 2 bucks.
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Rainbow Sherbet
Nailah Lockhart // Photography Editor
Rainbow sherbet is not the most popular, but is one my favorites. It’s not real-
ly considered an ice cream or a sorbet. It is made with fruit and water and this
one is made up of orange, raspberry and lime flavors. I remember on a hot
and sunny day at my grandma's house this would be the go to for me! During
visits, my cousin and I would be at the park for hours running around and
when we finally left we would be so dehydrated. Since there was not air condi-
tioning, we would cool ourselves off with a fan. Then there would be a big
tub of rainbow sherbet in the freezer waiting to be opened. We would sit by
the fan eating the delicious desert watching Nickelodeon.
Rocket Pops
Gabriella Feltmann // Copy Editor
There’s someone in my neighborhood who tends to go overboard with
summer fireworks. I don’t know who they are, but at least once every
few weeks during the summer, I can remember hearing the crack of
fireworks and seeing the colors in the sky. It’s become a bit of a game for
me: when I hear that pop, I try my best to find the firework before it
fades. Other nights, the ice cream truck would stop, I’d buy an ice pop,
and I’d save it for later that night, when my dad starts up a fire and the
neighbor sets off their fireworks. Those fireworks are in the background
of quite a few of my summer memories. I’ve also gone to a bunch of the
firework shows at the Iron Pigs stadium. I loved watching as a trail of
sparks exploded out from behind the giant Coca Cola bottle. I didn’t en-
joy the actual baseball games nearly as much. But the real fun displays
always come on the Fourth of July. I know, cliche. But my family would
head to Lake Wallenpaupack, and every year we would go out on the
lake and watch the fireworks. We pack a cooler full of fun treats, and I’d
pack a Rocket Pop or two to snack on while we watched. The lights
would explode and I’d hear cheering from all around me as the groups of
people that had gathered together to watch would clap and shout. And I’d
watch, and smile, and eat my red, white, and blue Rocket Pop.
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Good Humor Toasted Almond Bar
Jeannine N Capecci // Advisor
From age 8 to the present… (age undisclosed, just oldAF, as the
kids say), one of my favorite times of the year was the first week
of August. As the child of a teacher, we only ever went on va-
cation once a year and ALWAYS in the summer. Our
destination? Long Beach Island, New Jersey. I have so
many fond memories, from getting up before dawn to
beat the shore traffic to feverishly searching for the elu-
sive “goat” who allegedly lived along the steeps of
route 78, (I later found this out to be a parental device to
“distract” me into looking out the windows and not asking repeat-
edly ‘how much further, noooowwww?’), to the history lessons along the
Garden State Parkway, (did you know the Hindenburg crashed in
Lakehurst NJ, May 6, 1937?), crossing nineteen lanes of 80 mph traf-
fic on the Driscoll bridge to get in the far left lane of the Parkway, to finally
seeing EXIT 63 in the distance. Even though we usually sat on Route 72 for an hour to
get to the Causeway, I always felt we were there once we got off the Parkway, and saw all
the fa- miliar sights as we got closer and closer to the Island. Then, over the Causeway, stay
to the right, turn onto the Boulevard, windows down 60’s tunes playing, Mom’s fingers tapping
on the dash, Dad complaining about the other Dads’ driving, me squished in the backseat be-
tween the cooler, the box fan, and everyone’s pillows all the way to Beach Haven. I wouldn’t
trade those memories for the world.
Unpacking the car was, (and still is), a chore, but a far happier one than packing it back up seven
days later, slightly crispy from a week of forgetting to reapply sunscreen, eating sandwiches
vaguely crunchy with sand, dodging Cheezit loving seagulls, and digging holes to China. A con-
stant on those sultry Jersey Shore days were the hourly visits from the Ice Cream Man. The jingle
jangle could be heard several blocks away, giving you plenty of time to beg your mom to dig
through the beach bag and find a dollar. She always claimed to not have any money with her, but
this was a ruse designed to elicit all manner of promises and blood oaths to behave if she only
could find some loose change.
She always did.
The Good Humor Toasted Almond bar would be frozen rock solid and would inevitably drip
down my little hands, mixing with sand, indistinguishable from toasted almonds, by the way, and
become a permanent part of my childhood memories. One I try to relive every year. And always
will.
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The Junto June 2021
The Staff of the Junto
Advisor - Jeannine N Capecci
Editor-in-Chief - Alania Mariano
Points of View - Branden Cunard
Places - Mallika Pal
People - Sienna Walenciak
Photography - Nailah Lockhart
Copy Editors
Colette Potter
Gabriella Feltmann
Isaak Torres
Rachel Arzoumanian
Steven McDonald
Julia Vinci
Off Leash Editors
Kellie Painter
Julianna LoPiccolo
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