Senior Edition 2013 - the Montrose Area School District
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Senior Edition 2013 - the Montrose Area School District
Mete r Chronicle Produced by the students of the Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School Volume 29, Senior Edition of Class of 2013 Montrose Area School District June 2013 CLASS OF 2013 INSIDE SENIOR EDITION MAHS Scholastic Bowlers Compete in D.C. Check it out on page 2. ................................. Dates to Remember ................................. Senior Final Exams June 5, 6 and 7 Academic Awards Night Saturday, June 8th at 6:00 PM Senior Class Trip June 10, 11, 12, and 13 Mandatory Graduation Practice and Senior Barbecue Friday, June 14th at 10:00 AM Graduation Day Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 AM Photo Courtesy of Craig’s Photique ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Principal’s Perspective: Farewell, Seniors K. HIBBARD/METEOR CHRONICLE Baccalaureate and Senior Night Sunday, June 9th at 5:00 PM As this school year comes to an end I must say it’s been a pretty quiet year for these seniors. They have the distinction of logging more service hours with their senior projects than any other senior class in recent memory and also have had the least discipline referrals of any senior class I can remember. They truly love their community and have been taught the right way to behave from their families at home. I’ve enjoyed watching them succeed and grow as young adults. Although they need a loving push from time to time to finish some of the things they’ve started, they are a respectful group of kids who will go out and be good husbands, wives, parents, and citizens. What I respect most about many of these kids is that most know they will not be granted any type of entitlement when they leave and will have to work and dedicate themselves to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Unfortunately many young graduating seniors in our society believe they truly have that sense of entitlement, but find out quickly as they move into the real world it doesn’t mat- ter what your name is, or who your parents are, or how much money you have, success can only come from hard work alone. To the 2013 senior class, I wish for you a happy and successful life. Keep on smiling... -Mr. James Tallarico MAHS Principal PAGE 2 JUNE 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE Scholastic Bowlers Crush Competition, Compete Nationally By Meghan Spellman News and features editor Arts and entertainment editor With the end of high school coming soon for the Montrose seniors, a major part of the Scholastic Bowl team will be graduating. The team’s seniors were an integral part of the group, and brought much success through the past few years. The seniors on the scholastic team are David Koloski, Courtney Kimmell, Jacob Kerbaugh, Aimee Cutri, Alex Woodward, Ryan Brown, Adam Wurth and Sean Regan. Overall, the Scholastic Bowl team has had a 33 win streak since last year, winning over $11,000 in prize money. With competitions like TC3, the team has not only won, but crushed their opponents. However, the seniors’ scholastic team journey isn’t over yet. In the end of May, the team will travel to Washing- ton D.C. to compete at nationals. If they do well there, they senior David Koloski, captain of the team, his favorite was only an educational experience for the members, but Photo Courtesy of Duane Benedict MAHS Scholastic Bowl team members pose for a photo outside the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. will go to Chicago for collective nationals. The team has had many memorable moments, and for “after the TC3 competition, when the team all sang 80’s song in the car.” Scholastic Bowl team isn’t also a time of a great social experience and making new friends. The team has become close, much like a sports team, according to David. The team goes through wins and losses together, practices together, learn more about each other, and all work together to achieve a goal of winning. “[I will miss] the community. You get close when you compete together, like a sports team, close intellectually as well,” David said. “I made new friends [through being involved on the Scholastic Team.] It was a great social experience, as well as intellectual. It kept me on my toes intellectually, but let me relax as well with my friends, and it got me out of school.” The Scholastic Bowl Team has had a successful journey with its graduating seniors. The seniors have enjoyed their time on the team and have made the team a memorable part of the Montrose High School. The team hopes to continue this winning streak at the national competition this spring. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Senior Finds Inspiration Life Skills Class Says Goodbye to a In Words Good Friend By Samantha San Santora By Angela Russell Staff Reporter Senior Amanda Rucker has participated in the Poetry Out Loud competition since ninth grade when her English teacher Mrs. Kelly introduced it to the school. This competition is something she enjoys and encourages others to get involved with, especially if they struggle with memorization. This competition will help anyone face their fears. Most people when reading Staff Reporter something they had to memorize would be unbelievably nervous, but for Amanda she was able to get over her nerves quickly. “I was nervous in the beginning, but as soon as I started reciting the only thing I felt was the poem,” Amanda said. Amanda has gained a lot of confidence and life-long appreciation for poetry and recitation. She now has the ability to read, digest and interpret poetry. Poetry is intensely personal and she loves being able to internalize those feelings. The choice of her poems reflects something of importance to Amanda. “I go through every single poem on the Poetry Out Loud website and pick out the ones that initially stand out to me emotionally. That way I know that it will be easier to internalize them,” Amanda said. Senior Kayla O’Brien has dedicated her time as the store manager of the Life Skills school store since its grand opening two years ago. As manager, Kayla has been given the responsibility of stocking shelves, taking inventory, completing sales, and managing customer service. Kayla has not only dedicated many hours to the Life Skills Class and MAHS school store over the past couple of years but is now also taking charge of training other students to take over her position as manager of the student store. Kayla will be returning part time next school year to help out in the school store, but because she won’t be in as often as she is now, needs to teach her classmates the necessary skills as well. “I am going to miss my friends and teachers the most,” Kayla said. And the feeling is mutual. Kayla is known in the halls of MAHS for her bright smile and friendly attitude. Students and teachers alike will miss seeing her in the mornings and at the student store. METEOR CHRONICLE JUNE 2013 MAHS Seniors to Answer ‘Call of Duty’ By Callie Curley News and features editor Opinion editor As the final days of the school year approach, seniors at MAHS are finalizing plans and making decisions that will help them prepare for the weeks and months ahead. While many students are enrolled for the fall semester at their college or university of choice and others have jobs lined up for the summer, a select few have chosen a path that is traveled by just over one percent of the American population: active duty military service. MAHS senior Daniel Zapolski enlisted in the United States Marines in the fall of 2012. He is scheduled to depart for basic training at Parris Island in the fall and is both nervous and excited about this journey. “I have always wanted to join the Marines,” Dan said. “My family has been really supportive of me.” The support from his family may be due to the fact that both of his parents were active duty in the Navy and several extended family members were enlisted in other military branches. According to Dan, his mother Kandi has been his driving force in this decision and he is proud to be following in her footsteps as well as in the footsteps of his late father, Daniel Zapolski Sr. “I am proud to be doing something that is protecting my family and friends,” Dan said. “I know that it isn’t going to be easy but it is something I feel I need to do.” Christina Hayes will also be shipping out to Parris Island for basic training in the coming months. Unlike Dan, she does not have a family history of military service, but is nonetheless confident in her decision. “Joining the Marines is something that I have always wanted to do,” Christina said. After completing her service, she plans to attend college to study marine biology with assistance from the G.I. Bill, a law passed in 1944 that provides educational benefits to people who have been actively discharged from the armed forces. Anthony Augenti also plans to enlist in the Marines upon graduation. “I hope that the Marines give me the confidence and leadership I will need in the future,” Anthony said. “I want to go to college and open my own business. I think the Marines will prepare me for that.” While students at MAHS may not recognize the many differences between entering the military service and the work force or higher education, many teachers do. According to science teacher Deb Lewis, this is an experience of a lifetime for young men and women. “[Joining the service] will make these students grow up and become mature, responsible adults much faster than their classmates who enter the workforce or go to college,” Mrs. Lewis said. The MAHS community is very proud of these enlisted and soon-to-be enlisted students and wishes them the best of luck in their chosen field. PAGE 3 What’s Your Next Chapter? Submitted by Katie Fischer MAHS Librarian What’s your next chapter? Life is moving forward, don’t be left behind. If you’re not sure what your next chapter might be, CHECK OUT some of these books to find out where the final chapters take the main characters. All books on the following list can be found in the Montrose Area Junior Senior High School library. COME CHECK THEM OUT! HOW TO RUIN YOUR BOYFRIEND’S REPUTATION by Simone Elkeles Spoiled Amy Nelson-Barak is excited about going to see her boyfriend, who is in the Israeli Army, until Amy learns that she has to take basic training and her boyfriend is going to be her commanding officer. CONTROL UNDER FIRE by Zachary Sherman –Lieutenant Commander Donovan has a chance to prove to himself and his elite SEAL team that he has what it takes to lead when their helicopter is shot down and some of his men captured by terrorists in the mountains of Kandahar, Afghanistan. TWELVE LONG MONTHS by Brian Malloy - From the end of her senior year at Minnesota's Le Sueur High School through her first year as a physics major at Columbia University, Molly Swain finds the inner strength and good friends to help her cope with huge challenges, including learning that the boy she loves is gay. LUCKY FOOLS by Coert Voorhees - Eighteen-yearold David Ellison, a senior at Oak Fields Preparatory School which is only a few miles away from the Stanford University campus, tries to reconcile his desire to attend Juillard instead of an Ivy League university as is expected of him, while also wondering why he seems dissatisfied with his long-term girlfriend after being cast opposite an interesting new student in the school play. THE ART OF FIELDING by Chad Harbach – Henry, the star of a small college team founded on the shore of Lake Michigan, is overcome with self-doubt, which threatens his future; meanwhile, four others--including Henry's best friend and teammate, who realizes he has sacrificed his own dreams for his friend's. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Senior Class Day Trip a ‘Sweet’ Success By Taylor Teed Staff reporter Friday, May 10, students had their class day trip to Hershey Park. This was decided as the top choice between Hershey and Dorney. Students met at the school at 7:00 AM before departing. The choice was made by class officers in a 2/3 majority vote earlier in the school year. “It wasn’t difficult to work everything out for the trip. It was one of the easiest things we’ve had to do all year,” senior class president Tom Krupinski said. A ticket price of $30 was the price for the trip. A discounted early group sale done by Hershey and taking a school bus instead of a charter bus helped to keep the price affordable for all students who wanted to attend the trip. About half of the senior class attended the trip, and many said they had an enjoyable day with friends and classmates. “I’d say it went extreme- ly well. I’m glad the class got to get out for a day and have fun,” Tom said. After arriving at Hershey, seniors were able to separate into groups as they wished and were asked to meet back to the bus at a chosen time by the chaperons. Though it ended up raining that day, the trip was still enjoyable for all. “My favorite part was looking at the pictures after getting off the rollercoasters,” senior class vice president Kelsey Brink said. Overall, the trip to Hershey was a success. “My favorite part was hanging out with all my friends for the last time,” senior Caitlyn Daly said. JUNE 2013 PAGE 4 METEOR CHRONICLE Living With Suicide: A Community’s Sorrow Depression has no face. The devastation of suicide reaches far beyond all socioeconomic boundaries and breaks through the barriers of the superficial, appearance based judgments that have been so deeply ingrained our society for hundreds of years. There is no prototype for a suicide prone person, and even those considered to be the brightest, most beautiful, and most promising of young people are not spared from the hopelessness and loneliness of depression as many sources would like you to believe. A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention marked suicide as the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths each and every year. For every one suicide committed by a young person, there are at least 100 documented, unsuccessful suicide attempts. One in 12 high school students have seriously considered suicide and an even more alarming one in six have attempted it. As technological devices such as cell phones and laptop computers become more readily available to teens, every waking moment is spent in communication with peers. This convenience, however, has its disadvantages as well. With the average teenager sending and receiving just over 100 text messages every day, it is no surprise to hear that cyber bullying is on the rise. Studies conducted by Yale University show that a direct correlation exists between teenagers who attempt or commit suicide with bullying that occurred outside of the school day; victims of cyber bullying are between two and nine times more likely to commit suicide than those who had not been victimized. Long story short? For these teens, nowhere is safe. Suicide does not just happen. Studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention show that at least 90% of teens who kill themselves have some type of preexisting mental health affliction, such as depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol abuse, or a behavioral problem. They may also have problems at school or with friends or family, or a combination of all these things. Some teens may have been victims of sexual or physical abuse. Others may be struggling with issues related to sexual identity. Usually they have had difficulties in expressing these concerns for a long period of time. Most teens who kill themselves have an illness of the brain known as a mood disorder. A mood disorder such as bipolar disorder can come on suddenly or can be present on and off for most of a teen's life. A teen with a mood disorder may be in one mood for weeks or months or may flip rapidly from one feeling to another in a span of minutes or hours. Teens with bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, may change between mania (angry or very happy), depression (sadness), and euthymia (normal mood). Some teens have more mania, some have more depression, and some seem normal much of the time. Mania and depression can happen at the same time. This is called a mixed state. Overall, the suicide rate among teens has climbed in the past few years, from 6.3% in 2009 to 7.8% in 2011, numbers which reflect the trend gaining national attention as more teen suicides are reported as a result of bullying. At the end of the day, teenagers who choose to commit suicide do not just affect themselves. By choosing a permanent ‘solution’ to what is quite often a very tempo- rary problem, they forever change the lives of the family members, friends, classmates, teachers, and fellow community members that are left behind. Teen suicide is everyone’s concern. And there are ways that you can help. All who are touched by suicide experience a wide range of different emotions, yet all ask the same questions: Why? Could anything have been done to prevent this? What can we do to help other young people who may be at risk? And perhaps most often: How could no one have realized the seriousness of the issues this young person was facing? The question I pose to you is this: How many more lives must be lost to suicide before we take action? How much longer must the teasing persist? And exactly how many more times will we turn a deaf ear on a young person who tries to report the issues that are driv- Meteor Chronicle Montrose Area Junior/Senior High School ing them to a point of such lonely desperation that taking their own life is the only solution they can think of? Don’t wait. Act today, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/youth_suicide.html. Tips for Teens: Preventing Teenage Suicides 1.Know the warning signs! These include talk- ing about death, giving away prized possessions and writing suicide notes. Ask a teacher or guidance counselor about behavior that makes you uncomfortable. 2.Do not be afraid to talk to your friends. Listen to their feelings. Make sure they know how important they are to you, but don’t believe you can keep them from hurting themselves on your own. Preventing suicide will require adult help. 3.Make no deals. Never Editor in chief..............................Courtney Kimmell News/Features editor..................Callie Curley Meghan Spellman The Chronicle is a student publication researched, written and produced by members of the staff Opinion editor.............................Callie Curley named here and printed by the Mulligan Print- Arts & Entertainment editor.....Meghan Spellman ing Corporation. All unsigned editorials within Elementary editors.....................Erica Reeves Kayleah Trecoske Junior high editor........................Kayleah Trecoske this publication were written to reflect solely the opinion of the entire newspaper staff. Letters to the Sports editor.............................. Nicki Lewis editor are welcomed and will be published as space Photo editor.................................Callie Curley allows but must be signed and include contact Editorial cartoonist....................Frank Fruehan Adviser.........................................Melissa Freethy Staff Briana Johnson, Meghan Gilhool, Maddy Pasteka, Samanntha Poole, Angela Russell, Tatiana Sangadzhieva, Ashlea Wilson, Taylor Teed, Lindsay Darrow, Taylor Boswith, Samantha Santora, Daniel Zapolski, Michaela Pike, Morgan Updyke, Maria Ingaglio, Katelyn Breslin, Laura Brink, and Holly Andre 75 Meteor Way Montrose, PA 18801 information. Names will be withheld upon request. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject to laws governing obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption of the school process as are all contents of the newspaper. The Chronicle’s editorial policy is available upon request. newspaper@masd.info (570) 278-3731 keep secret a friend’s suicidal plans or thoughts. You can not promise that you will not tell—you have to tell to save your friend! 4.Tell an adult. Talk to your parent, your friend’s parent, your school’s psychologist or counselor-- a trusted adult. And don’t wait! Don’t be afraid that the adults will not believe you or take you seriously—keep talking until they listen! Even if you are not sure your friend is suicidal, talk to someone. It’s OK if you “jump the gun”— this is definitely the time to be safe and not sorry! METEOR CHRONICLE JUNE 2013 Prom 2013: Stonehedge Country Club Commentary by Morgan to arrive at prom in the most enUpdyke vious, at least in their eyes, dress Staff reporter Prom is a four-letter word that there. From Cinderella gowns to flits around high school hallways, unique and sophisticated dresses, weaving its way through groups every girl has their own idea of of gossiping students and into the perfect prom dress. Throughout the year girls classrooms. It haunts the girls think about who will take them and annoys the boys while it travto prom. Rumors will fly around els through one ear and almost the school about who plans to ask never out the other. When somewho and crushes that have been one mentions kept a secret for prom, every way too long. girl in earshot Relationships pays attention. will both be Whether the hot ruined and cretopic of discusated because of sion is dresses the sacred prom or tanning, the date ritual. With speaker will the exception of always have crazy prom proeveryone’s atposals in Septention. But, if tember and of someone were course the girls to utter, for the with commitvery first time, ted boyfriends, the juicy rumor every girl hopes that so and so for a guy to was taking so ask them who and so, you they’ll have could hear a pin fun with and drop, for a milwon’t be forced lisecond, just to make mulone little miltiple trips to the lisecond while bathroom, just all of the acto avoid their tive listeners in date’s lame the room ponconversations der, judge and 2013 prom king Evan Castrogiovansometimes envy ni and prom queen Kelsey Brink about tree frogs the thought of share in the traditional dance at in Africa. Let’s prom, which was held on May 3. face it, ladies, another person who wants to go that won’t go to to prom with a guy who is a comprom dateless. This, surprisingly, plete bore? That’s right, no one. is how girls think. Girls look for dates who are fun “I think it’s supposed to be a and know how to treat a girl. Plus, night to remember,” Callista Nethe only thing a girl can’t say no whart said. to is a cute and unique prom proThe first thing girls go after in the months leading up to prom is posal. What girl would say no to the dress, not the date. Every girl a dozen red roses? While the real magic happens searches for the dress that, next to the day of prom, girls spend the her wedding dress, is her dream weeks before prom ensuring that dress. Even though this is a prom they look gorgeous. Whether they dress, and in most cases far from fake-bake, spray tan or go all-nata wedding dress, girls want this ural, girls will have their tanning dress to be perfect. Leaping over done several days before prom. obstacles such as prices and alterTheir nails will be painted to perations,Photo girls will stop at for nothing courtesy all photos from Jessie Blaney fection and plans for the night will be made. On the day of prom, girls will make sure that their hair is done perfectly and their make-up is done so that it outshines any Cover Girl model in the book. Bad hair days are unacceptable on the day of prom, as is running out of mascara. The day of prom is the day that the last pieces of the puzzle are put together. The hair, the make-up, everything is crucial on this day. The memories that are made on the day of prom will outshine any memory that can be made on any ordinary day. “Prom is a great chance to socialize with great friends all in one place,” Kelsey Brink said. Attending prom is an experience that every girl will remember for the rest of their lives, an experience that no matter how bad it is, will always be remembered and never regretted. PAGE 5 Prom court members Garrett Miller and Miranda Dunne show off their moves on the big night at Stonehedge Counrty Club in Factoryville, PA. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2013 MAHS Prom Court From left: Dylan Heeman, Emily Swingle, Luke Brown, Maria Phillips, Daniel English, Kelsey Warriner, Evan Castrogiovanni, Kelsey Brink, Kyle Watts, Miranda Dunne, Garrett Miller, Theresa Staats, Joey Zuber, MaKayla Dearborn, Tommy Krupinski, and Sammiee Poirer. Photos courtesy of Craige’s Photique PAGE 6 METEOR CHRONICLE JUNE 2013 “Shipwrecked” At left, MAHS seniors Miranda Dunne, Katie Clark, and Maria Phillips pose for a photo before dinner at Stonehedge Country Club on Friday, May 3. Students pictured at right dance to one of several line dances played throughout the evening, the Cupid Shuffle. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Far left: A group of mostly seniors dances to one of the first songs of the evening. Near Left: Prom court members Dan English and Emily Swingle pose for a photo at the end of the evening. Above: Seniors Jasmine Wescott and Taylor Britton dancing the night away together. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Far right: Kyla Ross-Riley, Jacob Kerbaugh, Mary Kate Robinson, Alannah Sullivan, Ryan Brown and Aimee Cutri pose for a photo on the dance floor. Near Right: Seniors and prom court members Tom Krupinski and Sammiee Poirer flash a smile to the crowd as they are introduced. All Photos are Courtesy of Craig’s Photique. Prom Spread Layout by Callie Curley METEOR CHRONICLE PAGE 7 JUNE 2013 senior sports SPORTLIGHT Commentary Saying Good-Bye to Second Families By Nicki Lewis Sports editor The time has come; it’s the end of the school year, and just like every other year, a senior class is preparing to graduate. In many aspects, this fact brings a feeling of joy to you 12th graders. That “finally!” moment that each and every senior experiences as they walk down the aisle at graduation to shake their superintendent’s hand and receive their diploma is like no other feeling. Although spirits of joy and accomplishment accompany each of you graduating individuals, there is always that lurking feeling of sadness, no matter how much you may try to hide or deny it. The fact of the matter is: you’re going to miss high school. Now, when I say you’re going to miss high school, I don’t mean you’re going to regret wishing the days of projects, homework, mid-terms, final exams, and procrastinating writing that senior paper away. There is much more to it than that. Missing your favorite teachers, missing your friends, and just missing the close-knit community that makes up Montrose Area High School are just a few of the things that you’ll want back within four months of graduating. Because I am only a junior, I cannot speak for you seniors, but only make assumptions and generalizations. And sure, I’m probably wrong when it comes to what some of you have going through your head on the day of graduation. But from hearing what alumni have to say, you will miss something when it comes to the high school experience. For all you student athletes, something that comes to mind when thinking about things you will miss are your high school sports, no question about it. Whether you played one, two, or went the whole nine yards and was a three-sport athlete, you know the meaning of the word dedication. Being a student athlete takes all of your time and all of your energy. The opportunity to play a high school sport is not like any other you’ll have all your life. Just take a second and think about all you have learned throughout your years as an athlete. Not only have you shaped into the successful athlete you always aspired to be, but you have learned life lessons along the way. Leadership, sportsmanship, patience, determination, and motivation are lessons taught through athletics, just to name a few. Although the before said traits are important to anyone and everyone, nothing can compare to your lesson of the word ‘team’. Although a small word, it possesses such a huge meaning. A synonym of the word that is commonly said by many athletes is also a simple one: family. Over the past four years of high school athletics, those teammates have become your family. There are always those few teammates that you may not want to consider your friend, but after spending at least six days out of the week for months at a time, you have no choice but to like them. These people are your family. Although the bond of some teams may be stronger than that of others, nonetheless the bond is always there. In order to be a successful team, you must get along with each other and you must know each other inside and out. Just like any actual family, you need to tolerate each other in order to make things work. If something happens to one of you, you are all affected. You may not be agreeing with half the stuff I have said so far, but that is probably because you have never experienced the bond of a team. It really isn’t like anything else. The girls on the soccer team have been and will remain your sisters, even after you are graduated and gone. The boys on the baseball team seem to know everything about you and still like you anyway, deeming them your non-biological brothers. From team dinners and dances to private jokes only the basketball team would understand, the great memories created by sports teams are endless and certainly unforgettable. This being said, my advice to you seniors is: never forget your second families. Wherever life takes you, always remember the people you have met through sports and the lessons they have taught you. To many people, athletics are just an unnecessary part of the whole high school and life experience….but us athletes know better. Congratulations to the Class of 2013, and may you be successful in everything you do! GOOD LUCK SENIORS! Ryan Martin Senior Sports Corner Megan Hinds Anthony Bartok Q:What sport are you playing in college? Q:What sport are you playing in college? Q: Where are you attending college? Q: Where are you attending college? Q: Why did you want to play tennis in college? Q: Why did you want to play baseball in college? A: Tennis A: Geneva College A: I really liked the coach when I met her; I really liked the environment there and I’ve always wanted to play tennis in college. Q: What are you looking forward to most about playing tennis in college? A: Baseball A: Albright College A: I started watching baseball with my dad on t.v. and my favorite player was Mike Mussina and I wanted to be a major league baseball player just like him. Q: What are you looking forward to most about playing baseball in college? A: Probably the teammates I’m going to have; having friends A: Pitching. before classes start. Just Hopefully I can be a playing tennis. starting pitcher.I can’t wait to play at a higher level. JUNE 2013 PAGE 8 Valedictorian: Mollie Host By Kayleah Trecoske Elementary editor Junior high editor Not being the type of student to be consumed by her class rank or compete for grades, MAHS student Mollie Host finished her junior year of high school last spring with some exciting news: she was the top student in her class and had earned the title of valedictorian. “I wasn’t worried about [being Name Anthony Augenti Rebekah Ball Anthony Bartok Chris Baumgartner Emily Blachek Katelyn Breslin Kate Brink Kelsey Brink Taylor Britton Luke Brown Ryan Brown Casey Capwell Evan Castrogiovanni Katie Clark Ashlynn Cobb Ellie Cook Aimee Cutri Caitlyn Daly Benjamin Davenport Makayla Dearborn Tyler Dibble Richard DiPhillips Sam Dixon Miranda Dunne William Ely Dan English Elizabeth Escobar valedictorian],” Mollie said. “It wasn’t about where I was in the class rank; to me it was about doing my best. I knew I was towards the top of the class, but I wasn’t going to let it consume and stress me.” With much support from her parents, grandfather and sister, her music instructors, and other teachers throughout the course of her high school career, Mollie had the opportunity to take part in numerous activities focusing on the things that have meant the most to her. It is easy to see Mollie’s passion for music and her ability to balance those passions with school through her involvement in marching band, the wind ensemble at Marywood University, competition dance, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA Region IV Chorus, as well as being named the PMEA District 9 Gasbarro Scholarship winner. “Mollie is the first student to receive this highly prestigious award during my tenure in Montrose,” MAHS Chorus Director Mr. Scott Zimmerman said of her achievement. “I believe she is the first Montrose student to ever receive it.” In addition to musical achievements, Mollie has excelled academically and taken part in the National Honor Future Plans/College Military- Marines Word of Life Albright College College Mansfield University Lebanon Valley College University of Alabama Florida Gulf Coast University BCC Penn State Hazleton Mansfield University Lock Haven University Penn State Hazleton West Chester University Juniata College College Elizabethtown College Mansfield University Lackawanna College Syracuse University East Stroudsburg University Lackawanna College Mansfield University Penn State Hazelton Lackawanna College Paul Smith’s College Corning Community College To The Class Of 2013, Society and AP Club. Even with all of these amazing accomplishments, Mollie feels that her biggest accomplishment would be overcoming the illnesses that have not only affected her but her family as well. As her father Mr. Bill Host, science teacher at MAHS said: “Mollie dearly loves her family and friends and so loves to be with them.” Giving a lot of credit to her sister, who’s danced with her for years, a mother with inspirational quotes to keep her going such as “Do your best and give God the rest” and a grandfather who is willing to do anything for them, it’s easy to see why their relationship to each other is so close as well as their faith and relationship with God. Mollie’s faith in God is unwavering and constantly growing in spite of all the hardships she has endured. Having Tourette’s syndrome that stemmed from Lyme’s Disease not only gives Mollie a strict class schedule but also one at home. Whether it’s zero degrees or 80 degrees, Mollie wakes up at 4:45 am to go outside for a 30 minute run. This run helps clear her body of the toxins from the Lyme’s disease. In school, Mollie has trouble focusing on things most students wouldn’t have Intended Major Undecided Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Music Recording Technology Nursing Hospitality and Resort Management Computers Undergraduate Studies Criminal Justice Undecided Agricultural Science Nutrition and Dietetics Russian/International Studies Special Education International Business Nursing Natural Gas Technology Biology/Pre-Med Graphic Design Natural Gas Technology Undecided Elementary Education Compressor Station Technician R.A.T.E. Nursing a hard time with making it necessary to always make extra time for school work. “It’s not that I can’t get it done,” Mollie said. “It just takes me longer than other students to accomplish the task or assignment at hand.” With the help of a strict schedule and regular practice in anything she has set her mind to, Mollie has created a strong work ethic for herself that all of her teachers take note of. “In some ways, Mollie has stretched me as an educator because she is constantly seeking to further her knowledge of music, both as a performer and an academic student,” Mr. Zimmerman said. Teachers describe Mollie’s written work as meticulous and well prepared. It has also been said that Mollie is the prime example of what an individual can become if they combine natural talents with an incredible work ethic and uncompromised integrity. Salutatorian: David Koloski Congratulations graduates and good luck to you all in your future endeavors. Sincerely, The Meteor Chronicle Staff 2012-2013 “By getting out of her comfort zone as a musician, both instrumentally and vocally, Mollie acts as a model to anyone around her in the music department,” Mrs. Bennici said. Mollie will be graduating Montrose Area High School June 15th while carrying out the title of Valedictorian for the class of 2013. “Mollie has always enjoyed learning new things. This love of knowledge along with her determination has earned her many amazing accomplishments. She views this recognition as a great blessing and honor. My wife, our family and I are very happy for her,” Mr. Host said. With the hopes of doing what her teachers did for her, Mollie is looking forward to attending Marywood University in the fall to become a music teacher. “All of the knowledge the teachers have and the fact that they have the ability to pass it on is such an honorable and inspiring thing; it is definitely something I’d like to do, just as they did it for me,” Mollie said. By Erica Reeves Elementary editor Junior high editor List of 2013 Prospective Graduates and Future Plans as Reported on Their Senior Survey Editors’ Note: The appearance of names in this list does not guarantee graduation. Name Brittany Fassett Thomas Faux Gina Fizzano Mike Fizzano Ryan Franklin Chelsea Gelatt Dan Goff Ashley Gonzalez Dale Harder Ceara Hartman Michelle Hastings Christina Hayes Dylan Heeman Megan Hinds Lizabeth Holbrook Chris Hollenbeck Mollie Host Maria Ingaglio Justin Kemp Jacob Kerbaugh Cory Kimmell Courtney Kimmell David Koloski Devin Kowaleski Future Plans/College Broome Community College Workforce BCC Workforce Workforce Workforce Workforce Workforce Penn State University Park Penn State Wilkes Barre Workforce Military- Marines Workforce Geneva College Workforce Marywood University Marywood University Syracuse University Workforce: Carpentry Union Penn State University Ithaca College Colgate University RPI Thomas Krupinski John Lawson Ashley Lewis University of Tampa Penn State Main Campus Shippensburg University Take over family welding business Intended Major Nursing Nursing Biology Dairy Science Physician Assistant Nutrition and Dietetics Music Education Public Relations Music Education/Performance Business Administration Biochemistry Game Design/Computer Science Welding History Mechanical Engineering Psychology PAGE 9 JUNE 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE From the classes that he takes to the extra-curricular activities he is in, David Koloski has definitely made the most of his high school career. Throughout his high school years, David has taken on many rigorous courses including advanced placement courses such as calculus AB, European history, English, chemistry, biology, government, and calculus BC, all while keeping high enough grades to be able to claim salutatorian. David doesn’t just invest his time into his school work, but also clubs, sports and other activities. He has been involved in cross country, track, FBLA, Scholastic Bowl, Isafe, the programming team, National Honor Society, concert band, marching band, a role in The Wizard of Oz, A.P. club, and copresident of Ions. David will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He will be majoring in game design with duel enrollment in computer science and a minor in mathematics. David hopes to use this knowledge to design video games and would like to someday become a professor. “I am looking forward to meeting the people because when you get down to it, it is about the friendships and the connections that you make,” David Name Kaleb Luce Sarah Lundy Aaron McNamara Garrett Miller Nick Moore Zachary Myer Nicholas Myers Lance Nealy Future Plans/College College Suny College ESF Lock Haven University Penn State Worthington Keystone College College Penn State Wilkes Barre Penn State Hazleton Intended Major Heavy Machine Operator Enviromental Biology Geology Undecided Enviromental Studies Undecided Surveying Engineering Turf Management Kaite Neureuter Cody Nolan Kayla O’Brien Gary Parks Richard Parks Tyler Perkins Maria Phillips Sam Poirier Tim Preston Sean Regan Caleb Reynolds Kyle Richmond Mary Kate Robinson Eric Rogers Fortis Institute Workforce or Military School/Workforce Broome Community College Workforce Workforce Penn State Hazleton University of Scranton Penn State University Kutztown University Military- Air Force Lackawanna College College Lackawanna College Massage Therapy Matthew Rosengrant Kyla Ross-Riley Amanda Rucker Workforce East Stroudsberg University Mission for the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints Phlembotomy Rehabilitation and Human Services Nursing Computer Sciences Secondary Education Acting or Musical Theatre Natural Gas Technology Psychology Name Michael Saravitz Robert Schomp Paige Spickerman Theresa Staats Jessica Steingraber Korey Stimmel Christina Strohl Emily Swingle said. “A great person alone is less than a good person with others.” High school is the foundation of learning what will carry you through the rest of your life, and David has taken advantage of this time. A person can take all of the classes that they want, but not everyone has a passion for learning new things like David does. Most people do homework, and that is the extent of what work is done outside of school, but David took that to a new level and taught himself graphical programming. “I’m glad that I learned this so I could pass this knowledge on to other students, because this knowledge is valuable to have and hard to obtain,” David said. His love of graphics doesn’t just exist with learning new things on his own time, but also in the classroom. “Graphics [is my favorite class] because I get a chance to cool off from the day and be creative and artistic,” David said. Growing up is not an easy task, and support from others is needed to succeed in anything. The people who support you shape who you become and where you will go. “My dad has had the biggest influence on my life because he got me involved with my intellectual extracurricular activities and has been supportive of me, especially in my endeavors for college,” David said. “Mr. Cherney has been the most influential teacher in my life primarily because he was very supportive as I was applying for college and his class helped me get ready for college courses because it was very hard.” Not only has David enjoyed Mr. Cherney’s class, but Mr. Cherney has enjoyed having him as a student just as much. “David is very enthusiastic about learning. He is without a doubt one of the finest students I have had the pleasure of teaching,” Mr. Cherney said. “He loves leaning new facts and pieces of information, not for any other reason than to say he now knows something new. I have really enjoyed seeing him change and mature from the eighth grade student he was to the young man he has grown into. The change has been amazing and I know that he will continue to grow and flourish in anything that he does.” David has been amazingly successful throughout his high school career and has nothing but a bright future ahead of him that has been built off of his time at Montrose Area High School. Amber Villanella Destiny Warfle Brooks Warner Kelsey Warriner Kyle Watts Jasmine Wescott Hunter Williams Kyle Wimmer Alex Woodward Adam Wurth Future Plans/College Military-Marines Oregon Tech BCC Cazenovia College College Penn State Wilkes Barre College Johnson and Wales University King’s College BCC Pennsylvania College of Technology Mansfield University Cosmetology Military-Air Force Penn State Altoona Liberty University Broome Community College Lockhaven University Cabrini College Binghamton University Penn State Tyler Zaleski William Zamorski Dan Zapolski Joseph Zuber Broome Community College Computer Engineering Military-Army Military- Marines Penn State University Business Taylor Teed Shantel Tereska Sam Turner Intended Major Renewable Energy Engineering Education Fashion Merchandising Cosmetology Undecided Nursing and Psychology Baking and Pastry Arts Pre-Law/Political Science Radiology Dental Hygene Nursing, BSN Graphic Design Nursing Secondary Social Studies Education Graphic Design Pre-Med History PAGE 10 JUNE 2013 The Class Of 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE What is your favorite high school memory? Dylan A. Heeman Dale H. Harder Jr. Gina M. Fizzano Anthony P. Augenti Adam M. Wurth “Winning my senior night game for football because it was my last time playing football.” “It’s all one big ol’ happy memory.” “Prom with Maria, our limo had a fireplace!” “Metal Shop BBQ” “Either lunch with my friends or the proms. Lunch was always where we had funny conversations and prom was a fun experience with dancing.” Hunter N. Williams Theresa J. Staats Robert A. Schomp Kyle J. Richmond Samantha C. Poirier “Giving Zach Myer a concussion during tennis. Never laughed that hard.” “Hanging out in guidance.” “Maxing out chilling with my buds.” “Getting my class ring.” “When Kaleb Luce ran across the golf course at Stonehedge! It was hilarious and he got $10.” Nicholas M. Moore Timothy R. Preston Courtney Kimmel David Koloski Daniel Goff “All of French IV with madame.” “Dirty scrabble Thursdays.” “Senior skip day.” “Winning my first varsity “When Garrett Miller ran over football game.” Zach’s foot...I thought it was funny.” METEOR CHRONICLE JUNE 2013 PAGE 11 The Class Of 2013 What was your favorite part of senior year? Megan Hinds Elizabeth Escobar “Tennis because the team was so much fun to be around.” “End of the year events!” Katelyn Breslin Kyle Wimmer “Picking out what school you were going to next year. A new chapter in life was starting.” Katie Neureuter “Choosing what college to go to.” Sam Dixon “When Ceara Hartman popped a balloon full of green paint in the art room;she got paint everywhere.” Kyle Watts Ben Davenport “Knowing it’s my last year.” Taylor Teed Luke Brown “Being able to do whatever you want within reason… so pretty much whatever you want.” Tyler Perkins “The six person food fight, it was fun.” “Prom, because I got to spend it with an awesome girl and my close friends.” “Being accepted into a college. You can finally leave high school and move on.” “No more school.” Kaleb Luce Aaron McNamara Michelle Hastings Ceara Hartman “Parties.” “Physics and trig.” “Working at Gracious Living.” “Being allowed to get out half day for co-op work.” PAGE 12 JUNE 2013 The Class Of 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE What was your favorite class or who was your favorite teacher? Ryan Franklin Ashley Gonzalez Makayla Dearborn Aimee Cutri Emily Swingle “Mrs. Regan, she’s chill.” “Mr. Miller is a cool teacher. He helps people out.” “A.P. Biology with Mrs. Evans because it was always interesting and a lot of fun.” Casey Capwell Tyler Zaleski Samantha Turner “Mr. Walker.” “Mr. Zimmerman; Makes classes fun and interesting.” Cody Nolan Zach Myers “Mr. Lucenti because of all of “Mechanical drawing with the life experiences learned.” Mr. Davis. He is a really nice guy.” “French because I enjoyed learning the language with some of my friends and Madame made the class enjoyable.” “French class because Mrs. Pritchard is great.” Michael Saravitz Kyla Ross-Riley “Trig. with Mr. Weller because I enjoy the class.” “Mrs. Brander. She’s actually human.” “Mr. Lukasavage because he’s funny, relaxed and understanding.” John Lawson III Thomas Krupinski Joseph Zuber “Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Freethy, hate English though.” “French I and Mr. Davis because we lived life on the edge with autoCAD.” “AP European History with Mr.Cherney. I love the subject, my class was awesome and it was the first class that taught me to really study.” METEOR CHRONICLE JUNE 2013 The Class Of 2013 PAGE 13 What is your biggest highschool regret and why? Daniel Zapolski Richie Diphillips Caitlyn Daly Katie Clark Chris Baumgartner “Having to listen to Mr. Walker tell me we’re not done with school yet.” “Not dropping out.” “I should have participated in more activities than I did.” “Wish I was more involved.” “Living too cautiously.” Lizabeth A. Holbrook Alex Woodward Brooks Warner Amber Villanella Amanda Rucker “Not studying enough.” “I regret not going to more sporting events and school dances. They were such a big part of high school.” “Breaking my pelvis, it hurt really bad.” “Procrastinating so much with everything!” Eric Rogers Caleb Reynolds Casey R. Capwell Gary Parks “Only being in senior high chorus for one year. I learned that I love to sing and I wish I had developed that talent more.” “Everything I didn’t do.” “Not acting bad enough, I never got into trouble.” “Taking digital video.” “I don’t have any regrets because I feel I worked up to my potential.” Justin Kemp “The past, my actions, I straightened up, I hate trouble.” PAGE 14 JUNE 2013 The Class Of 2013 METEOR CHRONICLE What are your summer plans before college year? Anthony Bartok Brittany Fassett Maria Phillips Ashley Lewis Ashlynn Cobb “Playing baseball so that I can improve my skills before I play at a higher level.” “Hanging out with friends mostly.” “Road trippin’ to Flordia” “Going to the beach with my boyfriend and family.” “Working for Penndot to save up money for college.” Amber Villanella Cory Kimmell Sam Turner Chris Hollenbeck Paige Spickerman “Vacation to Floridia and working my butt off.” “Living in the wild.” “I am going to work hard and preapre for college.” “To relax and enjoy it as much as possible before I go back to school.” “Working with my dad.” What advice would you give to underclassmen about senior year? Lance Nealy Jessica Steingraber “Enjoy it because they’re the “Finish your last year, don’t easiest years of your life.” quit if it gets a little rough.” Thomas Faux Shantel Tereska Garrett Miller “Don’t fall behind. Do your work the first time.” “When doing your senior project don’t work with a partner or in a group. You will regret it.” “Be prepared for senioritis.” METEOR CHRONICLE JUNE 2013 PAGE 15 The Class Of 2013 What part of high school were you most looking forward to? Miranda Dunne Evan Castrogiovanni Ryan Brown Kelsey Brink Emily Blachek “Being the big kids. Having more freedom is great.” “Being able to have a locker and not have to walk in single file lines.” “I wasn’t looking forward to high school. I didn’t know what to expect.” “Pep rallies! They always made everyone look so happy and close.” “Graduation so I could start my life.” Matthew Rosengrant Mary Kate Robinson Nicholas Myers Mollie Host Maria Ingaglio “Picking the electives.” “Drama club and Film club. I thought it sounded like a lot of fun! I was really sad when film club got discontinued though.” “Not walking in lines because I hated it.” “When I was younger I so looked up to students like Jo Ann Molo and other senior band members and were extremely successful and desiring to be a musician of that quality.” “Being super tall... then I stopped growing.” Joseph P. Zuber William Ely Kayla O’Brien Devin Kowaleski Taylor Britton “Varsity sports. I always enjoyed watching varsity games.” “Being a senior because everyone looks up to you.” “Senior year.” “I was looking forward to excitement and fun.” “Working in the student store.” PAGE 16 JUNE 2013 The Class Of 2013 What advice would you give to underclassmen about senior year? METEOR CHRONICLE Christina Hayes Chelsea Gelatt Daniel English Tyler Dibble “Don’t mess it up and get behind. Take it seriously; it goes fast and have fun!” “Nothing, let them suffer.” “Enjoy being young.” “Enjoy your last year! Don’t expect too much.” “Have fun and be yourself.” Ellie Cook Rebekah Ball William Zamorski Jasmine Wescott Kelsey Warriner “Don’t wish your life away and enjoy every minute. It goes by fast.” “When you start to lose motivation, think about your future. There are great opportunities, waiting for you, new people, new places, new roles to fill. ” “Finish school and get a job.” “Do you best and don’t wish it away.” “If it’s not graded, don’t bother doing it.” Jacob Kerbaugh Christina Strohl Korey Stimmel Sean Regan Sarah Lundy “1. Don’t take physics. 2. Do what makes you happy. 3. Don’t take physics 4. Be a honey badger. Live in the moment and do what you have to do.” “Enjoy it and don’t take physics.” “Treat your teachers well, your grades will actually improve.” “If it’s not going to be graded, you don’t really have to turn it in.” Destiny Warfle