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Volume 6 Issue 9 MAY 2011 Jersey Shore Area High School, 701 Cemetery Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Class of 2011 Welcome to Your Future Editors in Chief Ashley Weaver * Hannah Burdick News Editor Molly Hyland Assistant News Editor Mariah DeParasis Features Editors Taylor Curry * Kailyn Fausey Sports Editor Joshua Bowser Assistant Sports Editor Amber Kachelries Opinions Editor Eric Budd Assistant Opinions Editor Abbey Haldeman Editorial Staff Kierstin Bathurst Kortnee Blair Samantha Boerner Elasha Brown Lindsay Dudek Chelsea Hartzel Taylor Hawkins Morgan Rhinehart Evan Sander Cassandra Sechrist David Sweeney Emily Thomas Megan Tomb Krista Weymouth Introduction Staff Gabrielle Antonicelli Stephanie Bastion * Calandre Crist Ryan Eck Holly Enders* Courtney Flook Lindsay Hill * Melina Mantle Grace Naehu * Eric Sander Mackenzie Stocum Advisor Mrs. Janna Riggle The Paw Print Jersey Shore Senior High 701 Cemetery St.., Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Thanks! The Paw Print staff would like to wish the seniors a bright future and the underclassmen a wonderful summer. See you in the fall! May 2011 ~ Inside this issue News Opinion 6 Ray of Light 30 Water for Elephants 5 Finals Schedule 33 Top Ten Movies Features Sports 9 Summer Fashion 35 Athletes of Month 11 Teen Mom 36 Honoring Athletes Sudoku Puzzle solution page 3 did you know? ※ Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time. ※ In Chinese, the KFC slogan "finger lickin' good" comes out as "eat your fingers off". ※ There are more telephones than people in Washington, D.C. ※ More than ten people a year are killed by vending machines. ※ The Yo-Yo originated as a weapon in the Philippine Islands during the sixteenth century. NEWS MAY h t n o M e h t f o s t Studen Jones honored as May Girl The Business and Professional Women’s Club Girl of the Month for May is Darcie Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Tim and Sandra Jones of Jersey Shore. Darcie’s activities include the following: for 1 year:Prom Committee and tennis, Key Club; for 2 years, Homecoming Committee, Ski Club, and National Honor Society; for 3 years, Relay for Life and Outdoor Club; for 4 years, Cross Country, track and field, swimming, and FBLA. The Jersey Shore Lions’ Club Citizen of the Month for May is Miranda Sue White, daughter of William and Susan White of Avis. Miranda’s activities include the following: for 1 year: school musical; for 2 years: National Honor Society; for 3 years: cheerleading and chorus; for 4 years: Key Club, gymnastics, and track and field. Outside school, Miranda worked as a member of the Jersey Shore Borough pool summer staff. Miranda has previously been recognized for her outstanding achievements. She has earned two varsity track letters, two varsity cheerleading letters, and three varsity gymnastics letters. She has been a district place winner for track in both pole vault and hurdles. She has earned two trips to state-wide gymnastics competition where she has finished in the top ten, and she was selected as a cheerleading all-star. Miranda enjoys swimming, reading, running, hiking, and jumping on her trampoline. She plans to attend Coastal Carolina University to major in marine science. Scramble student award. Darcie’s interests include traveling to other countries and learning about other cultures. She also enjoys spending time with her recently rescued dog, skiing, running, swimming, and nearly any outdoor activity. She plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to major in business/ internet technology education. Sudoku Solution puzzle page 2 1. teadgaurd 2. simmoree 3. mrop 4. palimod 5. trypa 6. cepstrui 7. nosier 8. fruuet 9. wong 10. stales 1. Graduate 2. Memories 3. Prom 4. Diploma 5. Party 6. Pictures 7. Senior 8. Future 9. Gown 10. Tassel White Named Rotary Citizen Darcie serves as historian for Key Club and as reporter for FBLA. Outside school, she has served as a junior counselor for the Jersey Shore summer recreation program. She has held part-time positions with Crist Farms, and with Jersey Shore Borough pool as a lifeguard. She is currently employed by Haywood’s on the Water. Darcie was named a Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference academic all star for tennis and cross country. She has earned 4 varsity letters in cross country and track and field and one varsity letter in swimming. In addition, she was named most improved athlete and distinguished student athlete for her accomplishments during swimming season. She is the recipient of the Community Service award from the Jersey Shore Summer Recreation program for her dedication as a junior counselor. She also earned the School Counts 3 The Paw Print MAY NEWS JUNE Students of the Month Rossman is Rotary student The Jersey Shore Lions’ Club Citizen of the Month for June is Gabrielle Noel Rossman, daughter of Julie Rossman of Jersey Shore. Gabby’s activities include the following: for 1 year: Outdoor Club, National Art Honor Society, track and field, Prom Committee, Relay for Life, and school musical; for 2 years: Sign Language Club and Homecoming Committee; for 4 years: chorus, swimming, and tennis. Gabby has been equipment manager and water girl for the football team for three years. Currently she serves as secretary of the sign language club. Outside school, Gabby is a hospital volunteer and a member of 4-H as well as of her church youth fellowship group. She is a member of the YMCA summer and winter swim teams and a lifeguard at the Jersey Shore Borough pool. She also volunteers her time for the summer recreation program. Gabby’s achievements have been recognized with three varsity letters in swimming and four letters in chorus. She encooking. Gabby plans to attend Penn Coljoys traveling, kayaking, baby-sitting, and lege of Technology to major in nursing. Fisher is BPW Girl for June The Business and Professional Women’s Club Girl of the Month for June is Sara Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of Carolyn and Michael Fisher of Jersey Shore. Sara’s activities include the following: For 1 year: Student Council, Relay for Life, and Outdoor Club; for 2 years, National Honor Society; for 3 years FBLA; for 4 years, chorus, cross country, and track and field. Sara serves her church congregation as acolyte and lay reader. During the summers, she maintains a part-time position at Little Wonders Day Care. She has earned four varsity letters in cross country and one varsity letter in track. In addition, she has achieved recognition from the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Con- swimming. She plans to attend Lock Haference for her academic standing. ven University to earn a Bachelor of Arts Sara enjoys running, reading, and and Sciences degree in math. Gas Well Blowout Leaks Fluid By Cassandra Sechrist There was a gas well blowout in Bradford County on April 19 at 11:45 p.m. This blowout caused known hazardous chemicals to be leaked into a creek that connects to the Towanda Creek which connects to the Susquehanna River. They are continually checking the water for hazardous chemicals, but so far they have only found a small amount of salt brine. To give you an idea, there is a well in Bradford County called Henry 2H where they used 8,297,016 gallons of fracking fluid. This fluid contains chemicals such as Hydrogen Chloride (hydrochloric acid), Formamide, Methanol, Propargyl Alcohol (2Propynol), Pine Oil, Glutaraldehyde, Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Ethanol, and many others. During the fracking process of inserting the fluid, the well blew. This caused thousands of gallons of that fluid to flow out of the well, and across a field into a stream. The Chesapeake Energy Company is under questioning because they did not get the well closed up until April 21. It is unknown whether the leakage into the stream could have been prevented, but further investigation is still going on. Also, neighbors of this well were not told to evacuate until around 6:30 a.m. They were told that it was only precautionary, so many people did not leave their homes. There was no harm to people or the atmosphere that is known as of now. They are more worried about the environmental harm than the harm to the people. Chesapeake Energy is planning on getting back to work, but improving the mistakes that they made. They hope to get the information on what the faults were so that they can take more precautions against this incident. For the time being, the company has halted its operations in Pennsylvania. 4 The Paw Print MAY NEWS Jobs, Vacations Planned for Summertime By Kierstin Bathurst and Krista Weymouth We are all readying ourselves for a hot, fun-filled summer for 2011. For some of us, this will be our last summer before the real world, but for others, it’s just another three months until school begins again. Many students have a variety of plans yet a lot seem to all have a similar idea for summer fun. Jordan Tawney (9) said his summer will consist of “just swimming and playing baseball all summer long.” Not only are students athletic during the school season, but many also participate in camps and traveling sports teams over the summer. Tyler Cordener (10) said he plans on “finding a job but plan on working at the farm and going to Knoebel’s for this summer.” A favorite attraction happens to be Knoebel’s because it is free to get in and full of nonstop amusement. Not only are the students in for an interesting summer but Mrs. Lou Anne Gasperine, our science teacher, has a jampacked schedule for this summer. “I will be attending a three-day work shop in Maryland. Definitely plan on doing some gardening and catching up on some good books,” said Mrs. Gasperine. In addition, she is going to her first family reunion in 30 years in Rock Hill, North Carolina. Even more on her agenda, she is doing two online summer classes. Megan Hufnagle (11) has travel in her future as well. She said she will be “vacationing to the Thousand Islands with my family and babysitting for money is about all I plan on doing this summer. “I will be hanging out with friends, going on adventures; heading to the beach will take up a lot of my time this summer. Working on the farm and hanging out with Kierstin Bathurst will take up majority of my time though for the summer,” said Jordan Peasley (11). Several seniors like Karina Brass, Kelsey Umstead, Kyle Gibson, and Cody Brewer said they will be joining the work force this summer. “Working and getting ready for my sister to have her baby is how I will spend my summer,” said Kelsey. Middle States Accreditation Team Visits stop at our high school to do just that. During their visit, they had meetEvery 10 years, the Middle States Asso- ings with two different groups of students. ciation of Colleges and Schools visits school They first met with 20 students selected by our own administration and 20 students districts in all areas in order to accredit them. In order for a school district to earn selected randomly by the five visitors. As accreditation, five teachers and administra- they walked around the school during their first visit, they handed out purple cards to tors come from other districts to observe students of their choice in order to make the school. Before the administrators arrive, the school must go through a yearlong sure they were not receiving biased opinions. In the meetings between the visitors self-evaluation in order to make sure that and the students, they asked the students they are going to impress those from outwhat they would like to see change about side. On May 3 to 5, the Middle States Asthe school. They chose to listen to students’ sociation of Colleges and Schools made a By Abbey Haldeman opinions so that they could really see what it’s like in our learning environment. Mrs. Angie Boncal is the internal coordinator at our school and takes care of making sure that the visitors see everything that they need to when they pay their visit every ten years. Basically, they pick the school apart inch by inch. “You name the policy, they look at it,” said Mrs. Boncal. Many students who attended the meetings said that they were very interesting and that they really appreciated the visitors’ desire to hear the students’ voices. Finals Schedule Posted; Open Campus Returns By Sam Boerner With the end of the year comes warm weather, a sense of relief, and final exams. This year the finals schedule is a little different. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will begin taking finals on Thursday, June 2. On Thursday these students will start off by taking their third, second, and fifth period finals throughout the course of the day. The schedule for finals runs until June 6 and allots Tuesday June 7, for make-up exams. Unlike the rest of the high school, the seniors will be taking their finals in class rather than during finals week. This is due to the fact that graduation is scheduled for Saturday, June 4. Originally – before our several snow days – the last day of school was to be May 31. However, all those snow days added onto the end of the year extended the school year past graduation day. Seniors need to complete their finals before graduation, so they will be taking their final exams the last full week of May. During the schoolwide finals, the school will run on an open campus format, meaning you are free to come and go when you are not taking a final. Don’t stray too far during this free time; you wouldn’t want to be late for a test that counts for 20 percent of your grade. 5 The Paw Print MAY NEWS Spending the Summer in School puter Applications. For his week of summer school, he was in the school library computer lab. He worked on Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint for four days. And on the last day they One of the biggest fears of students is finding out that they did the Budget Project. Compared to your failed a class and have to take part in a remeother options for summer school, taking the dial summer school class. Along with a large classes at the high school is the most comchunk of money coming out of your pocket, fortable setting. you are also missing out on your summer Online summer school is another vacation. “Biggest fear of students is finding option. For this option, you can work at Every year, there are students who didyour own pace. You have the option to do n’t pass a class and they have to do summer out they failed a class. the work at home on your computer or use a school. Whether they just slacked off or school computer to complete your course something came up, they have an opportuwork. The course for one credit is $312, and nity to make up their work and pass the class a half credit is $156. Like remediation, stuwithout falling behind the next year and dents cannot take more than two credits eventually graduating on time with their unless they are a senior who was supposed to graduate during class. 2011, then they can take up to three credits. There are three different options of summer school when Accreditation by exam is a summer school course for deciding what type of course you want to take. There is remediaseniors only. It is not a course offered as part of the summer tion class, online summer school, and accreditation by exam (for school curriculum, instead of the usual five day week. You are to seniors only). One of the options is remediation. To sign up for a class, you sign out a book to study for the exam, and you must put down a must pay $156 and have an average of a 60 percent to be eligible. $50 deposit. The cost for each exam is $67. After the exam is comFor a class to take place there must be at least eight people to sign pleted you will earn your diploma during the summer. The biggest let-down is finding out that after spending a up. There are two block weeks scheduled during the summer. Stuwhole school year working on a class, you now have to spend one dents can only take one class per block, and have no more than to two weeks of your summer re-doing all of the work that you two credits scheduled per summer. already did, because you failed. Mark Lomison (12) took the summer school class for ComBy Hannah Burdick and Ashley Weaver Ray of Light Shines on Musical Cast his wonderful performance in “Into the Woods.” Matt is This year’s musical cast, nominated for the after having put on a fabulous category Lead Actor show for us back in April, is in a Musical. now being nominated for sevClayton Lose (12), eral awards at this year’s Ray this year’s Prince of Light Awards. Jersey Charming and Big Shore’s production of “Into Bad Wolf, was able the Woods” has been nomito blow away the nated for Best Small Scale crowd and receive Musical, following in the footthe nomination for steps of the “Seussical,” which Supporting Actor in was last year’s show. Hopea Musical. fully, just like with the The entire “Seussical,” Jersey Shore can cast of “Into the bring home the award once Woods” deserves again. This year the musical congratulations on has also been nominated for their performance Best Choreography and Best and nominations, Vocal Ensemble. Into the woods cast nominated for Ray of lights but these four standThis year’s cast featured outs deserve an extra pat on the back. Good Gwen Baier (12) and Sarah Eck (12) as lead dent, as was Gwen’s. “I was very surprised when I found out luck to this year’s cast at the Ray of Light female roles, and for their hard work and about my nomination for the Ray of Light. I Awards ceremony, bring home a trophy, or dedication they are nominated for Lead was very surprised and shocked! I was not two, or three. Actress in a Musical. The Ray of Light Awards Cereexpecting to get a nomination at all so to When news of their nominations reached the girls, Sarah said, “I was ridicu- get a nomination was very surprising,” said mony will be held on May 22 in Williamsport. The ceremony will also be broadGwen. lously excited! I screamed when I saw my Matthew Winkelman (12), who starred casted on WNEP-2 on Sunday, May 29. name!” as the Baker, is also being nominated for Her enthusiasm and shock was eviBy Sam Boerner 6 The Paw Print MAY NEWS New School Year May Bring New Rules taught for each region of the building, with examples via lesson and/or video. Classroom lessons will be taught at the beginning of the year, and then new As the year is coming to an end, a new one is waiting to start. Along with lessons for the cafeteria and parking lot later in the year.” the start of the new school year comes PBS is a method that encourages new rules. There has been talk about changing the rules here at Jersey Shore. staff to positively address students four times for every one time they must as“The team and faculty have not sign a consequence or a criticism. PBS decided on a final lesson plan yet for is also used as an intervention tool to [changing the rules],” said Mrs. Mary Hopple, a member of the team looking help troubled students (either behavat revising the rules of the school. “For ioral and/or academics). “We will be looking to catch the right now the rules listed in the student expected behavior to minimize disruphandbook are being enforced more tive behavior and learn how to deal than they have in the past.” more positively with disruptive behavThere is talk about changing the rules in relation to the hallways, class- ior,” said Mrs. Hopple. “Overall, I feel our student body is polite and respectrooms, and the cafeteria. This is a ful already so they should adjust nicely school wide program called Positive Behavior Support. It is a program that to the new PBS methods.” Some rules that have already instills expectations in students regardstarted being enforced more this year ing different regions in the building, are loitering, being on time for class, basically, so we are all on the same and the rules about PDA. page. Mrs. Hopple said, “Lessons will be By Elasha Brown and Kailyn Fausey Students line up for their lunches Second Mile Hopes to Improve JSHS types of leaders they were in comparison to a tree. Kayleen and Katie were both trunks, while Alex was a root, and Cameron and No more than a month ago, our school Sam were both branches. sent five sophomore representatives to The “I was a branch and it’s not hard to see Second Mile Leadership Institute in hopes why. The description was of one who wants that they would bring home ideas that to keep the group together and keep things would influence the high school’s environrolling. That’s an exact description of me ment for the better. Samantha Boerner, while working with a larger group,” said Alex Eckard, Cameron Hart, Kayleen MaiSam Boerner. hle, Katie Wasson, along with Mrs. Roxann tee there would become a better underThe event brought together students Laird, set out just before the holiday break standing of the students’ needs while at from several different school districts. Lyin April with spirits high about their road to school. Their viewpoint would then be ascoming County had two participants this sessed and brought to the board by a stucreating something to better our school. year - Jersey Shore High School and St. dent representative. On the drive to State College, the stuJohn Neumann. However, there were stuWith the idea in their heads, the students and Mrs. Laird began to think of vidents from all across the commonwealth, dents spent much of their time planning able projects that would be agreeable by from all different walks of life. It goes withthe project and thinking ahead of time both the administration and students. about the roadblocks they may be met with. out saying that there were many new faces Ideas of a tutoring and peer help system, for these students to familiarize them“Of course there’s always going to be club fair, etc. were all thrown into the pool someone asking you where you’re going to selves; however there was one who stuck but none were exactly what the students out to all of the Jersey Shore sophomores, get the funding for a school project. But thought we needed. Henry Rainey, a previous student of Jersey with this committee there is little to no “With the recent budget cuts in our cost, and any that may arise can be handled Shore High School. school I think it’s important that students All in all, these students had a great by the students through simple fundraishave a voice, a body that will speak their time and achieved a great amount at The ing,” said Kayleen Maihle. opinions in a way that’ll be heard by the Second Mile Leadership Conference. The hosts of The Second Mile inte[school] board,” said Katie Wasson. Within the next few weeks, the students grated daily team building and leadership And so it was decided by the students should learn whether or not their idea is workshops into the attendees’ schedules. that they should try to create a student going to be accepted by the school adminiDuring their time spent with The Second committee focused on the student body’s stration. Mile, the group members discovered what ideas and opinions. Through this commitBy Sam Boerner “With the recent budget cuts in our school I think it’s important that students have a voice, a body that will speak their opinions in a way that’ll be heard by the (school) board.” 7 The Paw Print MAY FEATURES The Royal Wedding Dress By Chelsea Hartzel “I now pronounce you Dutch and Duchess.” On April 29, Prince William and Catherine Middleton exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey in front of 1,900 guests and millions more around the world who watched it on TV. Months of speculation led up to this point: What would Kate wear? As she stepped out of the car for the first time outside the church, the crowd roared. The $420,000 Alexander McQueen dress made the princess bride look stunning. The dress, resembling the one Grace Kelly wore at her royal wedding, was an incredible ivory colored, high waist, full skirted gown with a dramatically long train. The intricate lace bodice and sleeves were worn over the dress. The lace on the bride's dress details a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock, and was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, along with the sheerest of veils and a diamond tiara. The 1936 diamond Halo tiara by Cartier was her “something borrowed,” on loan from the Queen. She also wore diamond earrings, a gift from her parents. The skirt was meant to echo an opening flower, and the bodice to draw on the Victorian tradition of corsetry. The train was just short of nine feet long. French Chantilly lace was combined with English Cluny lace to be hand-worked in the Carrickmacross needlework tradition which originated in Ireland in the 1820s. The workers washed their hands every 30 minutes to keep the lace and threads pristine, and the needles were renewed every three hours to keep them sharp and clean. That’s a lot of work for one dress, especially since it will only be worn once. Middleton’s dress is likely to be a force of pop culture for years to come, influencing fashion trends and reinforcing the sociological significance of the white wedding gown. Future brides will be looking at Catherine’s dress for years, being princesses in their own right, on their wedding day. Students Give Wedding Mixed Reviews By Megan Tomb and Taylor Hawkins ndoubtedly the most famous wedding of the year, the Royal Wedding was definitely a success. Prince William and Catherine Middleton were wed on Friday, April 29, at Westminister Abbey. Now known as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the final procedure done to conclude their wedding was the worldfamous kiss Prince William gave Princess Kate after the ceremony while on a balcony at Buckingham Palace in front of cheering crowds. "It was a peck," stated Ashley Hawkins (11) of this matter. Although, there was a follow-up smooch, it wasn't the sealed kiss that marked the marriage. Every last detail from the Alexander McQueen dress to the royal musicians to the 20-foot tall trees lining the aisle was precise on this special day. The wedding party consisted of Prince Harry being the best man and Pippa Middleton being the maid of honor. The brides- U maids were Lady Louise Windsor, Margarita Armstrong, Eliza Lopes, and Grace van Cutsem, all family members of the Duke and Duchess. The groomsmen included William Lowther-Pinkerton and Tom Pettifer. Colleen Masteller (11) said her favorite part was “the balcony kiss (because) it was very romantic and sweet.” Alysha Tomb (9) said her favorite part was simply “Prince Harry.” Others, including Austin Wilson (11), were uninterested and didn’t bother to watch it. So, whether you are a die-hard royal wedding fan or the whole thing is just a royal pain in your butt, this event will surely go down in history. 8 The Paw Print MAY FEATURES Will Gas Prices Change Your Driving Habits? said. By Emily Thomas Gas prices are on the rise currently marked at $3.95 a gallon. By the end of the summer gas could rise as high as $5.00 a gallon, give or take. Most high school teenagers don’t have enough money to afford these sky-high gas prices, but still want to drive and do things over the weekends and over summer break. Many upper classmen drive to school and drive to work, but will they continue to drive with the prices rising? Many will still drive because they still want to catch that movie in the theater, or maybe you want to go out to dinner and grab a bite to eat, but many have decided that they will drive less than they do now. If you have a gas guzzling car, one trip up and back from Lock Haven will drain your gas tank. A ten-hour day with the $7.25 minimum waged paycheck equals out to $72.50 a day, but take away taxes you are down to at least $65.25, which is the price to fill a tank of gas. But why are the gas prices so high and still rising? Violence in the Middle East has some people worried that this could affect the availability of oil. This concern has helped drive up the price of fuel. Also, the US has competition from other countries to purchase the oil. Many think they will never see low gas prices ever again. “I definitely will be walking to work Here are some helpful tips on how to save money on gas this summer: over the summer,” Nicolette Russell (11) said. “I don't spend my money on anything except for gas and I am running out of money fast!” She’s not the only one who hates these prices; in fact, everyone has been complaining about the prices, but who could blame them? Some are unable to walk to work, Jalen Gerth (12) said, “I will continue to drive. People really don’t have a choice whether to drive or not.” There are many tips on how to save gas, and Emily Packer (11) has the right idea. “I own a bike and it's free to ride,” she GasBuddy.com is a great website that can help you save gas. You can get this as an app for your IPhone or an IPod Touch. It helps you find the closest and cheapest gas prices in your area. Ride the bus! If you don’t have to drive, don’t. Driving to school is cool and convenient, but if it will help you save a few extra dollars on gas, take the bus. Walk or ride your bike; it’s not only good exercise but it gets you to where you need to go. And it’s free. If you are driving a car full of friends, ask them to pitch in a few dollars for gas; you’re driving them around, let them help pay! Use your gas rewards point card at Weis! For every $50 you spend in one day you get 10 cents off every gallon of gas you get! Even with these prices rising and burning holes in the wallets of many, there are ways to save money. Using these tips will help you save money for a trip to the mall or a dinner out. Don’t let these prices ruin your summer by keeping you inside. With Summer, Comes Fashion By Mariah DeParasis Colors go pop this summer! Bright colors are coming back; two of the hottest colors this summer will be tangerine and cobalt blue. Also, rich shades will be in, and jewel tones like amethyst, jade and amber. The key to pairing your outfit together is to pair these contrasting colors together. Seventies are back and better than ever The Seventies fringes are coming back on pants, vests, shirts and even belts. Jeans are seeing a change as well. Skinny no more? Flared jeans are coming back into the spotlight. How high can the new high waisted pants go? Pretty high, and to go along with the high waisted style, the legs of the pants will be wide. Print lives on Loud prints, like stylish animal prints and stripes, are hot. Floral prints are here to stay; it is after all summer. An odd new print will be fruits; I’m talking oranges, bananas, and apples. Old-time Hollywood, equals new-time style. Black better move out of the way because white is making its way back, even after Labor Day. Lacey, blowy, gowns are going to be a glamorous look this summer for any occasion. Belts won’t lose their popularity either this trend is here to stay for awhile. Clean denim look Clean cut, sleek looking denim is going to become another new craze this summer. 9 The Paw Print MAY FEATURES Tanning may be popular, but risks could kill you UVC. While UVC rays are absorbed in the Earth’s ozone layer, UVA and UVB rays are what damage our skin. UVA rays are It’s that time of year again when students are throwing their arms against each longer wavelengths that reach the middle layer of our skin. UVB rays are shorter, other to see who’s gotten the most and hit the outer layer of our skin. “color.” Prom, tan lines, and upcoming While most people don’t think “getting vacations seem to be the main events students strive to be darker for. Although the sun” is that big of a deal, skin is actually the danger of it seems to be talked about more body’s largest organ. Tanning can cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin, skin and more, it doesn’t appear that tanning salons will be going out of business anytime cancer, eye damage, and immune system suppression. soon. When you get a sunburn, the UV Rays Ultraviolet (UV) rays are something burn the cells in your skin, causing the almost everyone associates with the blood to rush to the surface, which causes sun. There are three different types of UV the red pigment. Although burning isn’t rays from sunlight: UVA, UVB, and By Taylor Curry always the effect of the sun, tanning is not safe. “I only tan for prom, but that’s it,” said Josey Ely (11). There’s ways to darken your skin, without putting your skin into harm in the way of the sun’s harmful rays. There are selftanning products such as lotions and sprays that actually darken your skin. But, while using these products, you should also always use sunscreen. So it’s okay to want to be tan, but feel beautiful in your own skin. Regardless of your decision, protect your skin because you’re stuck with it forever. Freshmen Moving Up! By Lindsay Dudek Five Things You Didn’t Know About Mr. Hensler By Mariah DeParasis Mr. Hensler dislikes cats, Lady Gaga, and the hand lotion sellers at the mall. He can sing Chop Suey by System of a Down on Rock Band and get a 90%. Big fan of cheesy action movies, and loves watching the show “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network. Small children make him nervous. Almost everyone in his family has become a teacher. It’s a fact. We all experienced the day, the first day of high school, the start of four years that (believe it or not) fly by and will be remembered for the good times and the bad. The hype to be in high school, if you want to admit it or not, was very much there. Looking your best, mature, and acting calm is what people were striving for. You did not want it to look like you were too young, small, or immature to be a high school kid; a freshman. Movies always show freshmen getting picked on, shoved into lockers, and hit on by seniors. In real life - well in our school - freshmen do not get picked on like in the movies, where it is so extreme. As for freshmen getting shoved into lockers, well with our lockers that is basically impossible. For the seniors hitting on freshmen, that is always a factor to coming into high school though movies make it much more drastic and dramatic. While some of our ninth graders did not have the best year, most of them thought it went great! Coming into high school, one does face problems of growing up too fast. Holly Enders (9) said, “I wasn't really scared to come up to the high school but I was more scared that life was going by so fast. It feels just like yesterday that I was just starting in middle school.” Another problem that was thrown in the face of upcoming freshmen was feeling small to upper classman. While there are small upper classman and tall under- classman, some felt smaller than others. Brendan Shipton (9) said that he just feels small around anyone! Also, coming into high school brings responsibilities that were not present in middle school though most students take the challenge. The challenge is not as hard as some may think as long as procrastination is not excessively present. The speed of the year, and the four years spent here flies by and creates unforgettable good and bad memories that will be cherished forever. Just remember to keep your head on straight and have fun! 10 The Paw Print MAY FEATURES ‘Teen Mom’ A Hit with JSHS By Emily Thomas They’ve had a fair share of ups and downs but the hit TV series “Teen Mom” is one of the most watched television shows. But why is it so popular? Teen Mom follows the lives of four teenage mothers battling relationship, family, and financial problems. It shows how hard being a high school mother can be but it’s all worth it in the long run. “Teen Mom” is one of the most watched shows on MTV. It premiered December 8, 2009, and the first season had around 2.1 million views, but when the finale of the second season rolled around the show had around 5.6 million viewers. A third season is planned to be aired sometime in June of 2011 with new girls, new babies, and new struggles. Many viewers have become addicted to the show. “I'm in love with it. I definitely think it sends a good message out,” said Rachael Fravel (10). And she’s not the only one that has fallen in love with the show; Jessie Bower (12) agrees. “The show makes you think of the other young girls in this world going through the same things,” she said. Each week is like an antagonizing seven days waiting until the new episode airs. The series shows how hard a teenager has to work to keep a job, have enough money, keep a relationship, and raise a baby. Through the struggles and the rough times, the girls send out a good message helping other teenager girls realize how hard raising a kid really is. Even though “Teen Mom” is one of the top shows on television, there are plenty of people who don’t like the show for various reasons. Some think it sends out a bad message while others just don’t like all of the drama. Desiree Worth (11) is a prime example. “I believe it’s a stereotypical type of show with too much drama,” she said, which is true because the show revolves the tough times the girls must face. Viewers watch all the tears shed throughout the show, and by now you’d think they would know to buy waterproof mascara. But with all the tears that have fallen over the years, it just brought new drama to the show that makes it more interesting. “Teen Mom” plans on filming for many more seasons. Whether “Teen Mom” will continue to draw millions of viewers, it will send out a message to all ages. It doesn’t matter if you agree with the show or not, it shows you how hard it is raising a baby as a teenager. 11 The Paw Print MAY Features To All Those Celebrating Summer Birthdays July 12- Hunter Barnes, Kacie Gibson, Jonathan Weaver July 13- Kendel Baier, Daniel Glenn, Tasha Hill, Alexis Loughry, Corey Rhinehart June 2- Warren Eiswerth July 14- Emily Thomas, Sabria Weaver June 3- Jade Brooks, Justin Haas, Leslie Tressler July 15- Emily Confair, Michael Shaner June 4- Eric Chrisenberry, Breana Dauberman, Patrik Duffey, July 16- Jacob Leitch Tawny Hickman, Nathaniel Keen, Ripley Rowan July 17- Gabrielle Rossman June 5- Emily Cromley July 18- Joseph Johnson, Mika Mertz, Katrina Rucker June 6- Troy Bartley, Randy Miller, Alyssa Rhea, Chelsea July 19- Seth Stropp Risley July 20- Jena Griffin June 7- Logan Enders, Rebeka Frye, Ernest Harter, Matthew July 21- Shana Neff, Danielle Rozenburg, James Van Nest Marshall, Victoria Snyder, Trisha Winter July 22- Kyle Kline June 8- Christopher Laidacker, Breanna Mumma, July 23- Zachary DePasqua, Dillon Heller, Ryan Shaffer, Kristin Peter, Tawney Squier Ethan Steppe June 9- Jordan Bartges, Tyler Bilby, Justin Haag, Charlie July 24- Amy Dick, Elliott Packer, Christopher Stewart Rogers July 25- Meagan Day, Mariah Engleman, Ronni Guthrie, June 10- Ryan Reynolds Jacob McClain June 11- Danyelle Fuller July 26- Logan Bechtol, Eric Sander June 12- Alexander Eckard July 27- Evan Allen, Tiffany Fenderson, Jon Moltz, Matthew June 13- Benjamin Folmar, Valerie Liegey Wynn June 14- Elizabeth Christian, Caitlyn Hauser, Austin Heller July 28- Angel Dailey, Dylan Entz, Dalton Ludwig, Jade June 15- Orion Bovard, Ryan Eck, Mitchell Mantle Stover June 16- Rachel Cummings July 30- Melissa Bass, Hunter Lorson, Tyler Sanford June 17- Samantha Haines, Jacob Moyer June 19- Kory Buttorff, Alexander Hines, Brittany Morlock AUGUST BIRTHDAYS June 20- Mapuana Agae-Naipo June 21- Adrienne Bardo, Brianna Carpenter, Emilie Titus June 23- Jalen Gerth Aug. 1- Josiah Gress, Brady Huff, Amber Kachelries, Tyler June 24- Michael Eiswerth Kachelries, Darcy McClellan June 25- Jeremiah Bubb Aug. 3- Madeline Dincher, Abagail Frye, Allison Frye, MadiJune 26- Trevor Koch, Hunter Cohen, Jordan Stover, Brian son Girsch, Brandon Krupa, Sierra Ungard Whitley Aug. 4- Carly Oberle, Sierra Rossman, Aren Way June 28- Kaiden Brungard, Mason Wilhelm Aug. 5- Mercedes Boatman, Kathleen Loveland June 29- Philip Clair Aug. 6- Kortnee Blair, Derek Potter, Zachary Thomas June 30- Dillon Lorson, Brittany Sponenburg, Desire Weigel, Aug. 8- Bradley Fuller Cody Weigel Aug. 9- Vanessa Lorson Aug. 11- Breanne Buttorff Aug. 12- Collin Beaver, Cody Kutza, Austin Lose JULY BIRTHDAYS Aug. 13- Joshua Lorson, Mackenzie Stocum Aug. 14- Eric Budd July 1- Cody Allen, Corey Bailey, Cassandra Englert, KrystoAug. 15- Jessica Malicky, Brittnie Walker, Sean Wenner pher Fuller, Chelsea Hartzel, Alexandra Mahaffey Aug. 16- Elizabeth Edkin, Brianna Marshall, Jesse Spotts, July 2- Taylor Curry, Sidney Helm, Mirissa Thompkins Torrence Stabley July 3- Courtney Flook, Thomas Knepp Aug. 17- Sarah Allison, Brandon Jameson July 4- Natasha Harkey Aug. 18- Christian Getgen, Brook Marshall July 5- Jacob Caputo, Matthew Hafner, Joshua Klinger, GregAug. 19- Taylor Derby, Allison Hilling ory Stopper Aug. 20- Nicholas Shurer July 6- Brendan Shipton, Lance Welch, Kori Wenner Aug. 21- Leah Fisher, Elijah Herman, Ryan Koch July 7- Michael Elder, ElijahTeachey Aug. 22- Samantha Balogh, Galen Greider, Brooke Miller July 8- Mychal Fryer, Alainah Rosencrance Aug. 24- Stephen Thompson, Kyle Williams July 9- Christopher Bertin, Krista Fink Aug. 25- Matthew Hennigan, Chase Maggs, Michael Morgret, July 10- Rebecca Marshall, Kyle Ryan Chloe Philippen July 11- Amber Ingraham, Kassandra Sellinger, Phalisha Aug. 27- Chelsea Barker, Allison Sweet Young Aug. 28- Tess Nidetch JUNE BIRTHDAYS 12 The Paw Print MAY Features Relay For Life Life teams sold everything By Elasha Brown and from baked goods to face Kailyn Fausey paintings! Meanwhile, there Celebrate. Remember. were a number of people walkFight Back. On May 6th and ing the track. May 7th Relay for Life walked As Friday began into our small town. Eight winding down, and night was school teams, and many more overtaking the sky, the staff lit participants from outside in the tea light candles and placed community, attended the event them in small paper bags that in hopes of raising money for had the names of loved ones cancer research. who had been affected by canMultiple things were cer printed on them. These sold in school before Relay for candles were placed all of the Life, but also at the event itself. way around the track, lighting In school students on Relay up a stretch that is just about a teams sold lollipops, stickers, quarter of a mile long. This and other items to raise money goes to show just how many for Relay for Life. At the event people, within our community itself, teams sold food, glow alone, who have been hit by stick, and other small knickcancer. knacks including rubber ducks! Even through the late night hours and “This year there has been a dethe cold weather, supporters continued crease in teams,” said Mrs. Deb Muthler. to walk while others slept in their tents Last year there were 11 teams willfor a few hours to rejuvenate themselves ing to fundraise and participate in other for another go around the track activities to raise money for the event. This “I like how it was a social place year however, there were only eight. This is Pink: Breast Cancer where I could help a great cause while a very sad thought to everyone who cares Orange: Leukemia hanging with friends,” said Scarlett about this organization and what it stands Paucke (10). for. However, the teams this year managed Purple: Pancreatic As Saturday came around and to do a great job. Cancer the colder air drove some people away, More than $63,000 was raised beLavender: General Cansome great supporters still walked and tween Cancer Choppers and Bethany Becer Awareness some sold warm food and drink to keep lievers. This year the Relay Theme was Light Blue: Childhood the remaining people warm and walking. sports and Striking cancer out. The top Cancer Silly supporters in the teams team in the Relay for Life here at the school Teal: Ovarian, Cervical, even wore a wild bra for the bra decoratwas the Harry Potter Healers, the group ing contest. They walked the track durmembers included Taylor Curry(11), Adriand Uterine Cancers ing the parade of people, and showed off enne Bardo(11), Emily Packer(11), Alexa Pearl: Lung Cancer what their momma’s gave them. Ream(11), Jade Stover(11), Rachel CumBrown: Colon Cancer, “Students have shown us in the mings(11), Amanda Grinnell(11), Ary and Colorectal Cancer past they can and do give back to their Mundy(11), Molly Hyland(11), Evan Sander Grey: Brain Cancer community. I am very proud of the stu(12), Eric Budd(12), Jared Fisher(11), Ian dents work for Relay. Jersey Shore ReEndersen(11), Ryan Palski(11), Rikki Feerlay has been a leader in student involverar(11), and Kierstin Kemmerer(11). Also, the Life Saver team tied for the best spirited award this year ment from the beginning, eight years ago. This year at the Jersey Shore High School alone had eight student teams at relay. Many students and their families went to walk for plus two student teams from the middle school for a total of family and friends who have had cancer, are currently bat- 10 teams that are student driven. Many of our students have been touched by cancer either through their family or tling cancer, or for those who have lost a loved one to canfriends. Together we can and will make a difference,” said cer. Mrs. Muthler. Many of the student and teacher worked in the stands or tents that were set all around the track, Relay for Cancer Ribbon Colors and Meanings 13 The Paw Print MAY MAY—JUNE s e s p e o p c o s c o s ro H or Ho an Tomb kins and Meg aw H or yl Ta By taurus Apr 20-May 20 gemini “Taurus the bull.” It May 21-Jun 20 sounds so masculine and ’ve you , ely Lat strong. The stars are te lling been acting the oppome that your sl ryacking off eve t No . site, though has come back to bite one wants to listen to you in the butt hor this r you cry about you month. You will have to rible life. work extra hard to catch up, especially when finals come arou nd. cancer Jun 21-Jul 22 This month you may be feeling torn. Whether it is between two huge decisions or between two people very close to you, think your decision through and choose wisely. leo virgo libra scorpio Jul 23-Aug 22 Aug 23-Sep 22 Sep 23-Oct 22 Oct 23-Nov 21 Your true feelings are going to bloom this month. All the confusing thoughts you’ve been feeling will become clear and that will help you to make wonderful choices in your love life. Family is important. This month, don’t be afraid to ditch your social life a few nights a week and hang with your parents. Sure, friends are important but don’t neglect the ones who love you most. sagittarius capricorn aquarius Nov 22-Dec 21 Dec 22-Jan 19 It may be a busy, busy month for you. There are going to be many things going on but you will handle all the pressures calmly, coolly and collectively. Prom has passed, and graduation is approaching… Your future is looking shining and bright; don’t let distractions get in your way. Jan 20-Feb 28 You take for granted the ones you care the most for. Make up for it this month by doing something wild and spontaneous. This month will be full of adventure for you. Meeting new people and visiting new places will be on your agenda. Don’t hold back and enjoy the ride. Things will go your way this month. People will cooperate with you and things will just fall into place. Don’t get too used to it though; you never know what will happen in the future. pisces aries Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Mar 21-Apr19 Be charitable this month. Help out an elderly neighbor, or volunteer at our Love Center. Maybe it will be just what you need to realize your selfishness and think of others more. You and your special honey have been tense lately. Schedule something romantic for you both. If you don’t have a sweetheart, it’s time to make your move. 14 The Paw Print MAY F u t ur e Samantha Balogh Future plans: Gannon University for mortuary science Melissa Bass Will: I would like to leave behind the metaphor: “Senior year is like that last bite of your favorite sandwich. Enjoy it and be excited for dessert.” Future plans: Lock Haven University for biology/chemistry concentrating on pre -dental p l a ns as you can and make a name for yourself. Future plans: Penn Tech for mass media communication and photojournalism emy Jenna Cameron Future plans: Barone’s Beauty Acad- Se ni or s sent. Spread love and kindness and it will come back to you. No matter how bad a situation seems, it could be worse. Smile. Future plans: Kutztown University then a Ph.D. in psychology Beau Elder Future plans: One year break then Rebecca Cathcart college for networking or going into the Will: Love is too soon, so keep yourself Navy occupied Future plans: Attend Millersville, then Logan Engel go on to own a business Future plans: Cecil College and the Army Rangers Courtney Bauder Dustin Clark Will: I would like to leave a lot of Will: Do the work, get the grade mom Alycia Enders friends with smiles, laughs, and memories. and dad want and get out. School is a stepWill: Thank you for the best four years Future plans: Mansfield University ping stone, and what comes after is much of my life! I will miss all my friends and all better: Life! of the teachers. Tiffany Beck Future plans: Get a really good job, get Future plans: Penn Tech for accountFuture plans: Get my CAN then college married, get a house, start a life ing for massage therapy Karina Brass Will: Goodbye. I leave my books to the juniors and my good memories to my teachers. Future plans: Work, work and work Ashley Bremigen Will: I give all my homework I never did for the next people to try to do and when they fail, Samantha Balogh’s number for help. Future plans: Valley Forge Christian College for social work Alex Clementoni Future plans: University of Pittsburgh to become an anesthetist McKenzie Collins Will: That my fellow art students still band together to save what they love and that creativity never dies. Future plans: Edinboro University for applied arts and cinema Emily Cook Will: To all underclassmen: Enjoy these years. They go by so fast. The most Jade Brooks important thing is to work hard and make Will: Enjoy every moment you’re given the most of yourself. What other people with your friends. Before you know it, you think of you doesn’t matter. Set your goals will be graduating and growing up. early and don’t let anything stand in your Future plans: Lock Haven University way. for criminal justice Future plans: Penn State University Main Campus to major in immunology and Jeremiah Bubb infectious disease Will: I would like to leave behind the advice to make the most of senior year. You Lindsay Crist only have it once. From parties to practices, Will: Have as much fun as you can in I don’t regret a thing. Thanks to everyone. I high school. Before you know it, you will be will miss you. graduating! Future plans: Duquesne University for Future plans: Lock Haven University physical therapy (six-year doctorate) to major in chemistry Eric Budd Emily Cromley Will: If you look for beauty, beauty will Future plans: Mansfield University for find you. early childhood and special education Future plans: Penn State University— undecided Michelle Dorwart Will: Do not date your best friend. Hannah Burdick Future plans: Lock Haven University Will: Words of advice: High school goes by quicker than you think. Take adMadigan Lee Mountain Drier vantage of all that you can. Don’t hold back. Will: Learn from the past, prepare for Make as many memories with your friends the future, and always appreciate the pre- Tiffany Fenderson Future plans: Empire for cosmetology Krista Fink Will: I leave behind my smiling face. J Future plans: Lock Haven University for special education/community services Sara Fisher Future plans: Lock Haven University for mathematics Estee Fritz Will: Plan ahead. Time flies by and before you know it, you’re forced to grow up and be on your own. Future plans: Lock Haven University for special education Taran Fulkrod Will: Don’t get in drama. Keep close friends and don’t trust all. Future plans: Penn College for surgical tech Corissa Gehr Will: Live life to the fullest and learn from your mistakes. Future plans: Go to college for ultrasound or medical assistant Erika Greene Will: Live life to the fullest with no regrets. Future plans: Empire Beauty School Abbey Haldeman Will: Tomorrow is another day. Move on with your life. Future plans: Wilkes University to major in communication arts 15 The Paw Print MAY F u t ur e Alicia Hall Future plans: Lock Haven University for criminal justice Chelsey Helm Will: “Live it up like it’s the weekend.” Future plans: Making money Laura Helsel Future plans: Lock Haven University for secondary education/English and special education Kyle Henry Future plans: Marine Corps Oaklyn Henry Will: I just want to say keep your head up through it all and don’t stress over the little things because in the end they don’t matter. Future plans: Lock Haven University for elementary education Alyssa Keller Will: Enjoy this while you can because it flies by. Live life day by day and one step at a time. Just take everything as it is, and just breathe. Future plans: Getting a full time job, and college later Mike Kershner Will: I would leave my knee brace to Justin Norman. Future plans: Lock Haven University, Penn Tech, or CPI p l a ns Corey Miller Future plans: Pennsylvania College of Technology Emily Miller Will: Don’t get behind. Always go forward and never quit. Future plans: Penn College, web design Vinnie Mirabella Will: To all my friends, especially the closest ones. You know who you all are. I love you and will miss you all. XOXO King of punk rock XOXO. Future plans: Musician and comic book writer/artist Courtney Morgan Future plans: Mansfield University Brittany Morlock Future plans: Clearfield Dylan Murray Will: Live life to the fullest. Future plans: Penn College Victoria Nau Future plans: Penn State Main Campus for biology arts Scott Neff Will: Live life with no regrets Future plans: Penn College for culinary Tess Nidetch Future plans: Mansfield University for Kyle Koch a bachelor’s in nursing Will: I leave behind my precious locker…that I have never used. William Notevarp Future plans: CPI for diesel technology Will: Remember to be respectful and Dillon Lorson true to yourself and the rest will fall into Future plans: Misericordia University their places. for a doctorate of physical therapy Future plans: Bloomsburg University to get my master’s in accounting and fiClayton Lose nance Will: Embrace your individuality… it’s what sets you apart from the other losers. Ronnie Ohlsson Future plans: Attending Lock Haven Will: I leave behind all the fear I’ve University for a year for music education/ struck into my opponents during gym class. theatre and then transferring to Berklee Great memories of friends and teachers. I College of Music in Boston to obtain my will miss you all. doctorate in music performance Future plans: Lock Haven University to major in biology/chemistry and then to Vanessa Martin med school to become a physician Will: My will goes out to Rikki Feerrar. Rikki, watch over Arika Stopper for me and Jeremiah Paucke make sure she doesn’t cheat on me. I love Will: Live it up. Don’t live with regrets. you, Rikkers! Future plans: I plan on becoming a Dan Pellacore superstar Will: I pass on my hope and abilities, along with my passion in TSA, to Joey Har- Se ni or s rington and Spencer Ross. Future plans: Penn Tech for electronics and computer technology Dillon Perchinski Will: Go big or go home….Just do it! POW!!! Future plans: Penn Tech for welding, and then to the Boilermakers Chloe Philippen Future plans: Penn Tech Madison Powell Future plans: Penn College for plastics and polymer engineering Hayley Rhian Future plans: Lock Haven University for early childhood education/special education Monica Richards Will: High school goes by fast. Enjoy it while it lasts. Future plans: Northampton Community College for early childhood education Gabrielle Rossman Will: Cherish all the good times and don’t hold grudges. Live your life day by day and don’t stress about the small things. Future plans: Penn Tech for nursing Sierra Rossman Will: Sometimes you have to forget what you want to remember what you deserve. Future plans: Coast Guard Benjamin Saar Will: Live it up!!! Get good grades, and “do whatcha gotta do” to get through. Future plans: Go to college and get married to a beautiful, stress-free woman and raise handsome, gorgeous, responsible kids Joshua Scott Will: I would like to leave behind Logan Bechtol. Future plans: Lock Haven University to study criminal justice Kira Segraves Will: I leave the memory of my quiet but fun attitude. Future plans: YTI Career Institute in Lancaster Amanda Shadle Future plans: Pitt-Bradford for athletic training 16 The Paw Print MAY F u t ur e p l a ns Se ni or s Future plans: 6-month police academy programs because then school won’t be fun, and more kids will fall behind from lack of at Mansfield University interest. Shawn Ulmer Future plans: Working and moving as Future plans: Mansfield University for quickly as possible criminal justice Ethan Steppe Will: These four years have taken forSeth Slykhuis Brittnie Walker ever to get by, but they flew! To the underWill: Enjoy the time you have. Hard Will: The last year goes by fast. Have classmen, make every day a memory you times come easy enough. You may not see fun, make time for your friends and for can be happy about. To my fellow senior your friends once this is over. studying. Enjoy every moment. friends and acquaintances, don’t forget that Future plans: Penn Tech for informaFuture plans: IUP for interior design I’m still around. Keep in touch. tion technology Ashley Weaver Future plans: Work on the family farm Will: I leave you some advice: Stay on Aubry Soanes top of your classes or you will fall behind. Future plans: Penn College for early Robert Sweely Future plans: Mansfield University for childhood education Will: I want to leave behind my math book, high school drama, and of course, my elementary education Cassandra Sobers legacy of awesomeness. Will: “God is our refuge and strength, a Eric Wenner Future plans: Military, probably Air very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1. Will: My shoe, do math homework Force or National Guard Give God a chance. He could save your life alone. It will help you learn. someday. Future plans: Working for the gas Lissa Thomas Future plans: Pensacola Christian Colcompany Future plans: School in Johnstown, lege for graphic design and web developArt Institute of Pittsburgh Miranda White ment Future plans: Coastal Carolina UniverSamantha Thomas sity to major in marine biology Future plans: CPI for LPN then Penn Ryan Spangler Future plans: Lock Haven University/ College for RN Matthew Winkelman Clearfield Campus for criminal justice Future plans: Hofstra University Madalyn Thompson Will: To everyone, do not get stressed Victoria Snyder Rachael Wirth out about the small things. High school is Will: I leave Mrs. Haltenhoff’s white Will: Enjoy your senior year. It flies by the best time of your life; just go out and out to Mrs. Haltenhoff so that future stuand you will never get it back. dents may know the joy of whiting out mis- have fun. Future plans: Barone Beauty Academy Future plans: United States Naval takes. Becky Young Future plans: University of Pittsburgh Academy Will: Enjoy your senior year. It goes at Johnstown for English fast! Cody Ulmer Amanda Stephens Future plans: Pennsylvania College of Will: I leave behind all the schoolbooks Will: Don’t keep getting rid of the art Technology for nursing I absolutely love…woop woop. Zac Shreck Will: I leave behind my locker and books from my previous year. Future plans: Misericordia University to play baseball and do the ROTC program for the Army Leaving Their Mark Special Days Senior Class Song: ~ Kenny Chesney National Honor Society Induc- Class Color: Camo Class Flower: Orange Tiger Lily By Krista Weymouth and Kierstin Bathurst By Molly Hyland The year is coming to a close, and along with that happy, happy fact come lots and lots of events. Mark your calendars seniors; the countdown has begun. “I Go Back” By the Numbers tion: May 22nd Senior Awards: May 29th Baccalaureate: May 29th Senior Tea: May 29th Senior Class Trip: June 2nd Graduation: June 4th ※ ※ CLASS OF 2011: ※ Hershey Park: Location of Senior Trip ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ ※ Roller coasters- 11 Total Number of Students: 183 Males- 90 Females- 93 Water Rides- 14 Water Attractions- 9 Shows- 11 Gift and Souvenir Shops- 46 Food Places- 47 Lodging- 3 17 The Paw Print MAY Mo v i ng on Se ni or s Several Seniors Bound for Military what it takes. “I expect the boot camp to be one of the worst parts of this,” he said. Charlie’s ot many people can say what motive for joining is that he wants to be they will definitely be doing after part of the elite group of men and women they graduate. Whether you go that protects our country from anyone that and get a college education or wants to hurt our nation. Charlie is a man not, there is no guarantee there will be a on a mission to be part of the military and ally doing it for yourself. job once you graduate. protect our nation. When asked if he was nervous about Some people do have it worked out Despite some of the nasty things you being deployed overseas, he quickly and what they will be doing and they have alsimply said no. He said he chose this career hear about the training, Watson said pushready got a ticket in. If you are physically ing through it is all worth it in the end able, the military will do its best to find you path because he had nothing better to do. Although he has completed boot camp, his which is good news for Charlie. The milia position. tary is a good deal for anyone who has the military career will continue immediately Stephen “Watson” Thompson (12) is desire to be challenged and wants to be a after graduating. going into the military. He has actually part of something that is much bigger than Charlie Rogers (12) is another of our already been in the system for over a year themselves on a daily basis. Not many peostudents that will be enlisting in the milinow as a member of the National Guard. ple have the satisfaction of feeling the pride Watson has already been through the boot tary. Charlie’s chosen branch of service is that our military can instill. Just think our the Marines. camp that comes with the military deal. Charlie is not afraid of going overseas own Watson, Charlie, or any other student “Boot camp was both mentally and who steps up is helping to defend our naphysically draining,” said Watson. Watson but does not seem to be too excited about being put through boot camp. After all who tion against future terrorist that want to made boot camp out to be as bad if not hurt our loved ones. could like being screamed at, tested menworse than what you see in movies, something you can only truly experience by actu- tally and physically just too see if you have By David Sweeney N “I expect boot camp to be one of the worst parts of this.” ~ Charlie Rogers (12) Saying Goodbye: Nine Teachers Retiring By Cassandra Sechrist and Chelsea Hartzel Things will certainly be much different when students return to Jersey Shore Senior High this fall. Some familiar faces will be retiring at the end of the school year after decades of service educating the kids of Jersey Shore. Mrs. Nancy Steinbacher How many years have you been teaching at Jersey Shore High School? 36 years Have you taught anywhere else? No What do you teach? Remedial reading for ninth SAT prep for upperclassmen College study skills for upperclassmen High school study skills Current reading What is your favorite memory from Jersey Shore High School? Seeing my children graduate. What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? The respect that most of the students give teachers and the fact that we are so advanced in technology. What are you planning to do after you retire? Read, work on my family orchard, and travel to Paris for two weeks. What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High School? The friendships I’ve made with my peers and the studentteacher relationships I’ve had with thousands of students. Mr. Danny Miller How many years have you been teaching at Jersey Shore High School? 36 years Have you taught anywhere else? No What do you teach? Business math and accounting What is your favorite memory Continued on page 19 18 The Paw Print MAY Mo v i ng on Se ni or s Saying Goodbye: Nine Teachers Retiring Continued from page 18 from Jersey Shore High School? Watching kids grow up and succeed as adults. What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? The kids and staff. What are you planning to do after you retire? Skiing my first year, travel, and spend time with my kids and grandkids. What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High School? The kids and the staff: friends that are here. Mrs. Pat Girio How many years have you been teaching at Jersey Shore High School? 12 years Have you taught anywhere else? Total of 13 years at Williamsport and Loyalsock High School What do you teach? Childcare What is your favorite memory from Jersey Shore High School? There are a lot of good memories including the fun I had with my club, Bullpups Helping Hands. What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? Working with three, four, and five year olds and high school students. The great faculty and staff. What are you planning to do after you retire? Travel and spend more time with my five grandchildren, and also do volunteer work. What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High school? The friends I have made, the great students I have had, and carpooling to work with Mrs. Berfield. Mrs. Karen Aucker How many years have you been teaching here? 38 years. Have you taught anywhere else? No. What do you teach? Earth and Space Science, taught all levels of science over the years. What is your favorite memory from Jersey Shore High School? There are too many great memories to pick from. I enjoyed seeing the performances come together and watch students perform in the musicals. What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? The students, parents (I had them as well), and the faculty. What are you planning to do after you retire? I plan to hike and bike when I want, and do some science related traveling at off-peak seasons. What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High School? Being able to teach, staff (fellow teachers). I’ll also miss doing the sun song with the students. That was a lot of fun. Mr. Stephen Muthler How many years have you been teaching here? 28 years Have you taught anywhere else? I subbed a lot. Bishop Neumann for two years and Williamsport Area Community College (now Penn College), for one and a half years. What do you teach? Math, different levels of Algebra. What is your favorite memory from Jersey Shore High School? In 1992, the high school girls swim team beat Williamsport High School with only nine girls. What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? Always felt like home to me. What are you planning to do after you retire? Anything I want to. Travel and swim a lot. What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High School? Pleasant kids. Mrs. Suzanne Berfield How many years have you been teaching here? 9 years Have you taught anywhere else? 25 years in Wellsboro What do you teach? F&C Science, Culinary, Regional American Foods, and International Cuisine Continued on page 20 19 The Paw Print MAY Mo v i ng on Se ni or s Saying Goodbye: Nine Teachers Retiring tion. What do you like the most about What is your favorite memory from Jersey Shore High Jersey Shore High School? School? All the fun with FCCLA, especially states and nationals! The willingness to What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? set the bar higher The teenagers are great! academically and What are you planning to do after you retire? also to become Lots of travel and sleeping in after 34 years of teaching. involved with the What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High Relay for Life School? where they can My FCCLA Club, and laughing with teenagers. I will not miss give back to their grading papers at home at night. community. What are you Mrs. Angie Boncal planning to do after you retire? How many Travel, continue volunteering in community projects, spend years have you been teaching more time with my family, and read more. What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High at Jersey School? Shore High Working with the students and I’ll miss my fellow colleagues. School? 36 years Ms. Connie Moore Have you taught anywhere else? How many years have you been teaching at Jersey Shore No High School? What do you 38 ½ years teach? Have you Computer Ap- taught anywhere plications else? What is your No favorite memWhat do you ory from Jersey Shore High School? teach? Oh, I have lots of them. For the class of 1980, Mr. Miller and Physical educaI were advisors. tion What do you like the most about Jersey Shore High School? What is your The kids were very nice. As far as I’m concerned there are no favorite memory ‘bad’ kids. from Jersey Shore What are you planning to do after you retire? High School? Oh, I don’t know. I always have something. I might get a There’s so part time job, but I definitely won’t sub. many. I don’t think What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High I could pick one out. School? What do you “The students.” like the most about Jersey Shore High School? Mrs. Deb Muthler Doing the activities with the stuHow many years have you been teaching at Jersey Shore dents. High School? What are you 30 plus years planning to do after you retire? Have you taught anywhere else? Well, the first few months I’m going to take it in. Then I’ll Montgomery Elementary School for three years. find something to do; maybe volunteer and keep in touch, but I What do you teach? don’t think I will sub. Learning support What will you miss the most about Jersey Shore High What is your favorite memory from Jersey Shore High School? School? My years here were enjoyable. I couldn’t have spent 38 years When students have graduated and returned to the high school after they have received a degree in furthering their educa- any better. Continued from page 19 20 The Paw Print MAY Lo o k a l i ke s Se ni or s Angelina Jolie and Maddi Thompson Rachael Wirth and Hayden Panettiere Kristen Stewart and Ashlee Blum Ronald Ohlsson and Carl Wheezer Lindsay Crist and Reese Witherspoon Lea Michele and Sarah Eck 21 The Paw Print MAY Lo o k a l i ke s Michael Kershner and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Jessica Simpson and Tiffany Beck Ian Cohick and Jesus Se ni or s Harry Potter and Mark Lomison Drew Carey and Cody Brewer Elvis Presley and Jacob Engel 22 The Paw Print MAY Lo o k a l i ke s Chris Kutza and Patrick Renna Tarissa Todd and Troy Polamalu Ryan Spangler and Seann William Scott Se ni or s Giuliana Rancic and Rebekah Engel Emma Stone and Abbey Haldeman Angus T. Jones and Michael Morgret 23 The Paw Print MAY S u p e r l at i v e s Se ni or s Best Looking: Cody Ulmer and Maddi Thompson Drama King and Queen: Emily Cook and Logan Enders Should’ve Been a Couple: Victoria Nau and Eric Budd Cutest Couple: Victoria Snyder and Watson Thompson Most Artistic: Cody Shreck and Mackenzie Collins 24 The Paw Print MAY S u p e r l at i v e s Se ni or s Nicest Eyes: Katrina Brass and Cody Ulmer Most Intelligent: Ben Copenhaver and Susan Barrows Nicest Smile: Maddi Thompson, Ben Saar, Jami LeVan Most Likely to Become a Celebrity: Clayton Lose and Gwen Baier Friendliest: Jeremiah Bubb, Sarah Eck, Maddy Drier 25 The Paw Print MAY S u p e r l at i v e s Se ni or s Best Musician: Clayton Lose and Gwen Baier Most Laid Back: Jade Brooks and Josh Dincher Most Likely to Take Over World: Dan Pellacore and Brianna Most Likely to Take OverBiblehimer World: Dan Pellacore and Brianna Biblehimer Most Argumentative: Brittany Morlock and Scott Neff Most Unique: Clayton Lose and Emily Oberle 23The Paw 26 Print The Paw MAY/JUNE Print MAY S u p e r l at i v e s Most Talkative: Darcie Jones and Scott Neff Se ni or s Most Changed Since 9th Grade: Clayton Lose and Hannah Burdick Biggest Flirt: Melissa Bass and Ben Saar Most Athletic: Maddi Thompson and Logan Engel Nicest Hair: Rachael Wirth and Casey Rishel Teacher’s Pets: Emily Cook and Maddy Drier 27 The Paw Print MAY S u p e r l at i v e s Shyest: Ashley Weaver and Michael Elder Most Outrageous and Funniest: Chris Kutza and Vanessa Martin Se ni or s Most Active in the Community: Ben Copenhaver and Sarah Eck Most Likely to be BFFs Forever: Kori Wenner and Kendel Baier; Jeremiah Bubb and Cody Ulmer; Jami LeVan and Natasha DeCapria 28 The Paw Print MAY S u p e r l at i v e s Most School Spirit: Courtney Bauder and Scott Neff Most Likely to Succeed: Susan Barrows and William Notevarp Se ni or s Best Laugh Chris Kutza and Chelsea Cummings Best Dressed: Sara Fisher and Eric Budd 28 The Paw Print MAY p r om 2 01 1 Se ni or s Night of Fun This year’s prom theme was “A Night of Elegance” and it was held at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport. Hundreds of students and a large crowd of parents and friends came to see students dressed in their formal attire. Crowned king and queen were Oaklyn Henry and Chris Kutza. 29 The Paw Print MAY OPINIONS Robert Pattinson Stars in Something Other Than Twilight By Emily Thomas Everyone has been talking about the new movie “Water for Elephants” starring the handsome Rob Pattinson. But I honestly don’t see what everyone was obsessing over. I thought the movie was way too violent; the last hour was the only thing I enjoyed. I didn’t think the movie was as good as everyone made it out to be. “Water for Elephants” has quite the cast list. It features two major stars in it, Rob Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon. They took over the screen with two main roles, and their acting was incredible. The movie was very suspenseful and at times it was a jaw dropper and a tear jerker. The movie started out with an old man left in the parking lot at a circus. He tells his life story to a worker of when he was in the circus, and that is where the movie begins. Jacob (Rob Pattinson) was a college boy, who was leaving his home town after his parents died and left him nothing. Jacob dropped out of college and never finished studying for his veterinary degree. On the road, Jacob hopped a train that passed by and luckily it was a circus train. Jacob got a job with the circus as their vet and fell in love with the circus owner’s wife, Marlena (Reese Witherspoon). Jacob also has the task to train the elephant, and when he refuses to jab the elephant with a long hook, the owner, August, takes matters in his own hands. When he loses his temper he goes crazy and continuously hurts everything he can, including Jacob, Marlena and the elephant, Rosie. The rest is up to you to see. Robert Pattinson chilling with his elephant While the story line was very good, the first hour of the movie movie I will never buy on DVD. All in all I enjoyed the movie; I just was just horrible. The circus owner was absolutely crazy and kept stabbing the ele- think they could have edited the violence phant over and over. It showed everything scenes. If you eliminated all of the explicit including the elephant crying in pain. That scenes it was a good movie. The ending was isn’t my type of movie and I absolutely the best part in my opinion. “Water for hated it; I will never see the movie again. Elephants” was a movie everyone should The last hour or so was good, once all of the see, but one time was enough for me. animal abuse was over. But that is one 30 The Paw Print MAY OPINIONS Elton John Dazzles Mohegan Sun Arena By Abbey Haldeman I know he’s old and most people really don’t know any song by him other than Rocket Man, but Elton John is probably one of my favorite artists of all time. I couldn’t believe it when I found out his current tour would bring this legendary performer to Pennsylvania and I knew I would be there. As the crowd awaited the main act anxiously at the Mohegan Sun Arena, the drums began making everyone aware that he had taken his place at the piano on stage. When he began to play, the entire audience went insane and I don’t really think the cheering ever stopped after that. With his blue sparkly jacket, he lit up the stage with more than just his appearance. For two hours he played songs that everyone in the crowd could sing along with, and I’m pretty sure they all did. He gave the audience a taste of what his new album would sound like by playing three songs off of it. And even though I’m confident no one actually knew the words to them, they tried to sing along anyway. From Philadelphia Freedom to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and of course, Rocket Man, the 64-year-old had held onto the attention of his viewers with his amazing piano skills and awesome vocals. I know this probably sounds ridiculous and you’re thinking, “This girl is insane!” but honestly, if you ever get a chance to see Elton John in concert, take the opportunity. It was the best concert I have ever been to and from now on I’ll be looking forward to Elton style performances at every one that I attend. The Rocket Man himself Reality Update: Idol Nearly Over, ABDC Heats Up show interesting. There have been very talented people who went home, like Pia American Idol is getting closer to the Toscano, Paul McDonald, and Casey big finale which is only a few weeks away. Abrams. It was very disappointing to see The contestants are getting anxious, as well them leave. There were themes chosen for the idols as people who are at home watching. “Who’s going to win?” or “Who got that fit each of their personalities and each voted off?” seems to be the most brought of the contestants had stellar performances. up questions. This season of Idol went by My all-time favorite would have to be really fast but is full of great, talented sing- James Durbin (who, sadly, was voted off). ers and musicians with only a few of the Agreed? Throughout the season, I think the best left to go. Narrowing it down to what judges improved from day one. They came genre fits the contestants, there is a wide a long way and the comments have been variety of them which makes this season’s getting better. I hope all three of them stay for many seasons yet to come. America’s Best Dance Crew, also known as ABDC, hosted by Mario Lopez, is an amazing, entertaining show filled with talented dancing crews who are ready to tear up the dance floor. With a new season started—“Season of the Superstars”—I think the show stays interesting, mind blowing and young by doing songs of our time by popular artists like Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, and many more. I especially like watching this show because it shows how much hard work goes into the performances and practices. Also because of the different styles each crew brings Coaches for new reality show The Voice to the show from across the world, By Morgan Rhinehart like the Instant Noodles from Taiwan, and how they work together to make their final dance perfect. Lil Mama is back at the judging table as well as J.C Chasez, which I think is great. From the other end of the show, season three winner from Quest Crew, Dominic “D Trix” Sandoval is also one of the judges in place of Omarion. This will be a great season with more to come. Is The Voice the new Idol? Or the new most talked about show? The Voice is an entertaining and enjoyable singing show on NBC that many people think will out-do Idol. Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton, and Maroon Five rocker Adam Levine are the four coaches. These four focus mainly on coaching the singers more than judging them. Instead of doing this one at a time, the coaches choose eight singers and then the celebrity coach will be their personal trainer to help them be a more successful vocalist. To pick their group, they do blind auditions which I think is better because they won’t pick their group based on looks. However, I don’t like the fact that if two or more of the coaches like them, the singer gets to pick their coach, but I do think they picked great coaches for this because they are all relevant in the music industry and have different styles of music, and I hope to see them all progress in the singing throughout the season. 31 The Paw Print MAY OPINIONS The Space Between Trees: A Fresh New Murder Mystery a stretcher, Evie is astonished and doesn’t know what to do. After Evie finds out that the body she saw was Zabet, a girl she was best friends with when she was little, she is shocked. When she meets Zabet’s father at the funeral she “accidently” says she was Zabet’s best friend. This ends up getting her involved in things she never would have imagined. She becomes friends with Zabet’s actual best friend Hadley. Since her best friend was brutally murdered, Hadley is willing to do anything to catch the guy that did such a terrible thing. As Hadley starts to realize that Evie will go along with anything that she wants to do, she starts to take Evie through many different challenges to figure out who killed her friend. In the end, everything changes and everything goes back to the way it was before. I liked the book until the last chapter. The book just ends, and there isn’t anything shocking that happens that makes you want to read more. If you enjoy murder stories, you’ll probably enjoy this one. Just don’t expect a lot from the ending. By Kortnee Blair Mystery, thriller or drama? Any of these categories would describe this creative murder story. It takes place in your normal community with normal average teenagers, until a body is found in the woods behind the housing development. A high school girl was beaten and murdered. Her best friend and an old friend search for the perpetrator who killed this innocent girl. The book starts off just telling you about a teenage girl, Evie, on her routine Sunday paper route. Then there is Jonah, a boy that cleans the bodies of dead animals from the woods behind the development. There are rules that Jonah has to follow, and one of them is do not talk to the neighborhood residents. When Evie comes around the corner and sees Jonah standing on the porch of one of the residents, she starts to wonder. When Jonah goes in to the house Evie jumps into the bushes across the street to observe what he is doing in the house. After a short time, the police and an ambulance show up and they all go in to the woods. When they come back out with a dead body on Crocodile Rock Showcases Obscure Talent By Mariah DeParasis Even in the far off land of the nose bleed section, people are a new kind of enthused I’ve never seen before. I automatically feel a bond between these sections of strangers. We all share one thing in common: the love of these pop-punks, uncommercial bands. Recently, I joined hordes of these people at Crocodile Rock in Allentown to hear some of the best music you’ll never hear on the radio. Kicking off the concert was a band that I have never heard of, Hey Monday. Hey Monday, to my surprise, is very different from All Time Low and Yellow Card’s jumpy, upbeat, screaming music. Although it was a very different tune, it fit very well with the punk scene. Hey Monday’s stronger, full female vocal and softer sounding music made a great start to a soon-to-be-even-greater show. They took their bows and exited the stage to make room for Yellow Card. Eve- ryone was cheerfully singing along to their opening song. Most of their music was very mellow and they performed very maturely. All Time Low and Yellow Card did a little collaboration with Yellow Card’s song Hang Me Up, where ATL’s bass player joined the band. Another surprise was a violin on the stage. Dabbling in a little violin myself I understand where there is a rarity in the usage of this beautiful instrument. To see it on stage was shocking but it fit so beautifully with their song For You, and Your Denial. Ten songs later and a new liking for these bands that I never really noticed, I was just ready for All Time Low. The bands break and there was a short waiting period, which to me, felt like hours. The first few chords of their newly released song “Time Bomb” started to play and the crowd was on their feet screaming. All Time Low ran out, with their lead singer Alex Gaskarth leading the way. They got into their first song with permeating en- ergy. The crowd was eating it up, and throwing it right back at them was the bass player Zachary Merrick, jumping, running, and doing backwards flips. After their first two songs they took some time to make the crowd smile with some charmingly crude jokes and picking on each other. Right in the middle of the show they revealed their new song Under a Paper Moon, which lowered the crazy bass and screaming vocals to something way softer. The wild crowd calmed and I swear no one spoke a word; we were all mesmerized by this more mature side of ATL. Following, was the same old punk band we came to know and love. Dear Maria, Count Me In began to play and was a cue that the end was near. Shuffling through the crowd to the exit, tired, throat sore, and staggering to the car, I still didn’t want it to end. It was nice to be able to enjoy good music, not just some noise on the radio. 32 The Paw Print MAY OPINIONS Our Top Fives: Ten Movies You Absolutely, Positively Must See Before You Die By Evan Sander By Eric Budd 1. Star Wars (Original Trilogy) 1. The Shawshank Redemption However many people may or may not know, the original Star Wars trilogy is, by far, my favorite series of movies. A New Hope was released in 1977, and, despite pre-release speculation by movie-goers, it took the world by storm. The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi were released shortly after in the 80’s by popular demand. George Lucas wrote a stellar screenplay, and was a superb follow-up to American Graffiti. The movie, for those of you who don’t know, is a classic tale of good versus evil taken to space, as a small rebellion attempts to overthrow the galactic-wide evil Empire. The plot takes twists that even M. Knight Shyamalan couldn’t top. The fictional aspects leave much room for the imagination. The special effects were state-of-the-art for the time, and even surpass many future movies’ special effects productivity. Star Wars is basically nonstop action from start to finish. The Star Wars is still a cultural icon and pop culture phenomenon, resulting in a public demand for another trilogy beginning in 1998. While the new trilogy may have more technical special effects, the action is not enough to top the dialogue and storyline of the originals. If you haven’t checked out the series yet, you must be living in a cave. The Shawshank Redemption should be required viewing. Have you heard of Morgan Freeman? Of course you have. Well, this movie is the reason why he is famous. He and Tim Robbins star as Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding and Andy Dufresne respectively, two prisoners at Shawshank State Prison in Maine. Morgan Freeman’s role as a narrator to the film is iconic and immediately became a part of movie history. He was nominated for an Academy Award and would have easily won it too were it not for Tom Hanks’s spectacular performance in Forrest Gump. But the rest of the cast are no slouches either; Tim Robbins in particular dominates the movie as Andy Dufresne, a banker who is sent to prison for the murder of his wife. While at Shawshank, Dufresne proves to be uncommonly intelligent and perceptive and eventually becomes the ringleader of a ragtag group of felons. Then the actual story begins. 2. Reservoir Dogs Ah, what can be said about Quentin Tarantino that hasn’t been said already? Reservoir Dogs, released in 1992, is a movie about a jewel heist gone wrong. The plot revolves around the remaining members trying to discover who the snitch is. The film is classic Tarantino, including small chunks of action throughout with a small number of scenes. Most of the movie takes place in the criminal’s warehouse hideout trying to piece together how the robbery went wrong. The film features Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, and Steve Buscemi, along with Quentin himself playing a minor role in the movie, another classic Tarantino move. The movie gets violent and almost aggressive at some points, and accentuates the play on dialogue very fluently. I feel that the movie doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because Tarantino’s perhaps biggest hit, Pulp Fiction, was released two years later. Overall, this movie is great, but any Tarantino fan would tell you the same thing. 3. Fight Club Rule 1 about Fight Club: Don’t talk about Fight Club. Rule 2 about Fight Club: Don’t talk about Fight Club! This is perhaps the most memorable quote from the flick Fight Club, a movie taken from the 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk about the psychological depth of the human mind. The film takes its plot after the narrator, played by Edward Norton, returns from a business trip to find his condo reduced to four charred walls after a fire. It is from here that he meets Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, and the two begin fighting each other simply because they could. The movie gets its name from this part, where the two begin an underground ‘fight club.’ The narrator then realizes the sinister 2. Children of Men Set in the year 2027, Children of Men is the story of a lone hero in a post-apocalyptic world. The story begins in a coffee shop, where our hero, Theo Faron (played by the magnificent Clive Owen), is watching a news broadcast. The anchors speak of the murder of the youngest human alive—an international superstar known as “Baby Diego,” who was killed at “18 years, 4 months, 20 days, 16 hours, and 8 minutes.” By 2027 the human race had been infertile for nearly two decades, a disaster which collapsed nearly every world government and sent the world into anarchy. Only Great Britain remains politically operational, and even they have forcefully closed their borders and taken on a totalitarian approach. But when Theo Faron is tasked with saving the life of a young, miraculously pregnant woman, it seems there might yet be hope for humanity. There’s just one problem, though—she’s an illegal immigrant. This movie is loaded with spectacular performances, a brilliant script, and some of the best action scenes ever filmed. It received three Academy Awards and is regarded as one of the greatest movies of this millennium. “It’s the first human baby born in eighteen years,” says Theo in one of his rare instances of humor. “You can’t name it Frolli.” 3. The Big Lebowski The Coen brothers are widely regarded as two of the very best directors alive, and their resumes certainly support that type of praise—everything they touch turns to gold. From Fargo to No Country for Old Men to O Brother, Where Art Thou? to last winter’s True Grit, the Coen brothers’ filmography is as loaded as anybody’s. They struck absolute gold with The Big Lebowski. This movie is uproariously funny and is considered by many to be one of the greatest comedies ever. It tells the tale of Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges in his most iconic role), an unem- Continued on page 35 33 The Paw Print MAY OPINIONS Ten Movies You Absolutely, Positively Must See Before You Die Continued from page 34 By Evan Sander By Eric Budd ways of his underground club, and the rest is for the watcher to experience. The movie has a dark tone to reflect the darkness of the discoveries being made throughout the motion picture. This movie will leave you questioning what you just witnessed, and will leave you wanting to watch it again. ployed slacker and bowling enthusiast living in a shabby Los Angeles apartment. The Dude is almost supernaturally lazy and easygoing to a T, much unlike his outrageous and perpetually angry right-hand man, a Vietnam veteran named Walter Sobchak (the hilarious John Goodman). These two get caught up in a ransom scheme and some other stuff happens, but the plot is utterly unimportant. The characters bounce off each other all movie long, the performances are flawless, and the dialogue is hilarious. The Big Lebowski is a five-star film. 4. Remember the Titans Remember the Titans takes place in Virginia during the early 1970’s, otherwise a hornet’s nest of racism. Herman Boone, a black man, has just been named coach of the T.C. Williams High School football team, the first in the South. This movie deals with racism and segregation as the bi-racial team attempts to win the state title. As the story progresses, the plot gets more frustrating as more problems are caused as a result of the newly-abolished segregation. Denzel Washington plays the lead role, and displays the attributes of Dr. King: quiet, patient, and calm. This movie portrays not only physical battles, but emotional battles and twists. If you want a look at what the south was really like, this movie will show you. 5. That Thing You Do That Thing You Do is the story of a band’s short-lived success, and is where the term ‘one-hit wonders’ comes from. That Thing You Do is a song written by The Oneders (pronounced ‘wonders’, a small band from Erie, PA. The band plays a show featuring their song, and is picked up by larger venues as their popularity grows. Eventually they are signed by Playtone Records, the top record label of the 60s. It is here that the four members meet their new agent, Mr. White, played by Tom Hanks, and the name of the band is changed to simply The Wonders. The band tours the U.S. for a while, playing state fairs and even being featured in a motion picture as ‘Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters.’ When the band goes in to record a new album, the mounting tension is too much for the young friends to handle. This movie has laughs and lows, and is overall a fun movie. 4. Pulp Fiction Director Quentin Tarantino is a Hollywood icon. His humorously macabre style of film has spawned a great many imitators, but no equals. Tarantino is a unique director, capable of being both thoughtful and gruesome. You can rely on him having his thumb right up against the pulse of the Los Angeles criminal underworld. Pulp Fiction is the story of Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega (Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta respectively), two gangsters caught up in this seedy underworld. Samuel L. Jackson will forever be remembered as Jules, the loudmouth but philosophical gangbanger with an ice-cold trigger finger. Meanwhile, John Travolta’s performance as Vincent literally revived his career. There are about six different subplots going on at once, and the story is not told in chronological order (that is, the events at the beginning of the movie actually take place after the events at the end). But this movie is the definition of high-octane. Quentin Tarantino is a legend, and this is his most legendary film. 5. WALL•E So far on this list I’ve chosen a prison drama, a dystopian science fiction film, a stoner comedy, and a neo-noir crime saga. But my fifth favorite movie is a children’s movie. WALL•E is amazing. It is hilarious, touching, heartfelt, and poignant all at the same time. If you don’t like this movie, well, I am terribly sorry for you. WALL•E, for those who are not aware, is the story of a small, sentient trash compactor who is seemingly alone on an abandoned and polluted planet Earth. The human race, meanwhile, has been relocated to a luxury spaceship while the pollution on Earth is cleaned. When the little robot (after whom the movie is titled) meets a high-tech visitor, a robot named Eve, he falls in love and chases her across outer space in hopes of wooing her. The movie has very little actual dialogue, but that does not hurt it in the slightest. Some of the scenes in this movie do not require words to cross the line from “great” to simply “beautiful.” I dare you not to grin ear-to-ear when WALL•E and Eve play around in space with a fire extinguisher. WALL•E is the best of Pixar’s movies (which is saying a whole lot), and for my money one of the greatest films ever made. It’s really saying something when a children’s movie is considered the best romance of its year. 34 The Paw Print MAY SPORTS Bauder: s se a B g n i l S t ea t h g i l t o p and S Courtney for May is grade. owser th B n o sh o m J e y B xth of th all since si le athlete The fema been playing softb s he ha Bauder. S ys it was sa y e n rt u Co r father mainly he her to ed that push e did. sh play, and she y a w a t Righ that she could tell e to love th d a way to was going , she foun te la y le tt li ade varsit rted a sport. gh she sta uickly. Courtney m varsity u o th n e v e q E girls t on th the other veted spo catch up to n, earning her a co ma re and I as a fresh lways the a ’s it , d n boyfrie team. of like my ney. ys all “It’s kind rt u o all and pla C e,” said into softb h school she m a e g m e ti f th o e t lov puts a lo r the hig Courtney she isn’t playing fo team. Bauder puts n el e v h a W n she con s ASA tr year long. ver Bullet ven in the off-seaso il S e th r plays fo g skills. all and e By Josh Bowser and hittin t playing softinto softb her heart rk on her throwing ou b a s g Th e male athlete of th ; in m th o a te w te ri e month for May is favo n the tinues to Shurer! When Nick Nick ourtney’s the girls o was just a boy his Some of C onding with all of wesome hit and dad got him in to b a the e n ga a th m e r e of o d ba seball. He has been ball inclu great play playing the sport since, thirtee making a n years total. If yo it difficult es k a another is e bases. m ll u were wondera in b g wh ft g at so m in ak y h es th la it you good at a spor me w from p rounding t, Nick can tell you that three or more er so much ti but aside hours a day will do s. But oth Spending o other activities, d n ie fr h it d w He s l e to sp il en y h th e ds c a most of his free tim it! for Courtn to sew, sleep, and ats, sleeps, and bre hool e working on gettin g hi s game better and e k es h sc practicing all of th Courtney ball she li r after hig athfo tak s es e skills it n to la than that do p m inate y for M ourtney’s baseball. Some of Universit u ld softball. C n ie ti n sf n co a nd M ns on are to atte ation. She also pla career his favorite parts c u r softball d e h E g c ti in d of playing on the a em e g e ll . Goo through co ey! baseball team are n luck Court the fact of being with friends and just having fun wi th the sport. Besides baseball ot her hobbies Nick en playing basketball joys are , gaming and bowl ing. He is also a fan of hanging out with friends and wa tching movies. Other activities Ni ck is involved in is FBLA, for four years. His plans fo r after school includ e going to college at Penn State University, though he does not intend to continue baseball. lete h t A e l a m Fe nth Of The Mo Shurer is May's Golden Boy for Sure Male Athlete Of The Month 35 The Paw Print MAY SPORTS Budget Cuts Affect JS Sports Programs sion is being made. Another sport cut is happening in cheerleading. If the budget proposal goes through, cheerleading will no We have all heard the dreadful news longer be a sport, but a club. This is about budget cuts in public education making our cheerleading supporters coming from Harrisburg. Sadly, these furious, from what a recent email sent cuts also have an affect on Jersey Shore out tells. School District. Our budget was greatly “Cheerleading is a sport not a club! cut. The question still remains, how will Instead of taking the money out of our these cuts affect our school? Many opsports why don't they just take it out of tions and suggestions are present yet a something we don't need! It just made decision has not been officially made. me so upset when I found out that our One option that is being avoided is athletic expenses were cut! Out of all raising property taxes. This would be an the things they could've cut they just option that would help our school have had to cut the athletic expenses. I believe that after school activilesser affects, but the effects on the public would be far worse. ties such as sports help keep us kids out of trouble and now that Raising property taxes is simply unfair to people, especially the they’re taking that away from us what are we going to do?! Just sit elderly with fixed incomes. here and watch, I don't think so! We have to try and do something In our school, cuts are being made. As unfortunate as it is some teachers will be cut or moved around to accommodate cuts. about it. I don't know what, but something!” says Ashley GrenThe CTE program at the high school is possibly going to be hit by inger (9) about the sports cuts. Another student thinks that moving cheerleading to a club these cuts. But the decision still remains unresolved as the memwould be a good choice. Rachelle Prince (9) said that she thinks if bers of the board find the best possible decision. dance team is considered a club, then cheerleading should too. Also, there was talk of closing the pool at the high school. Cheerleading is basically a combination of dancing, gymnastics, When thinking about it on a business side it has it’s pros due to and pep club anyways. the high costs to keep it running efficiently. At the April board Other cuts that are being made are completely eliminating the meeting the talk of closing the pool was a hot topic. Many swimmers and former swimmers attended to voice their opinion. They ninth grade boys’ basketball and football teams, and just combining them with the junior varsity teams. Also, golf and the middle stated that the pool provided many opportunities that helped the school but enriched the community as well. The high school pool school soccer program will only continue if they are coached by volunteer coaches. houses the Jersey Shore High School Swim Team and the YMCA “I believe that if soccer is coached by volunteers or any other Swim Team. The pool is used in our curriculum as well, swimsport for that matter, the sport being coached by non-paid particiming is taught in gym for all ninth graders. For recreational reapants will suffer due to lack of excellent coaching, in which Jersey sons the pool helps the community. In past years the pool was Shore needs....this won’t help Jersey Shore sports whatsoopen to the community on Sunday’s for open swim, this was reopened this year. Scuba lessons took place at the high school pool ever....good coaches won’t coach for free!” said Cody Bradley (9) These cuts will affect a lot of students, teachers, and people in in the past, as well. At the board meeting it was stated by Kelly the community, and it’s a shame that we have to see our town’s Butzler, a supporter to keep the pool open, that there is a way to have our pool make money, not cost money. She said that she told future go down the toilet because of money that wasn’t spent wisely. the board this last year but nothing was done with it. No answer was given about the pool yet, but it will stay open while the deciBy Lindsay Dudek and Amber Kachelries Wood is the New Gold By Amber Kachelries Have you ever received a “woody?” You know what I’m talking about, those wooden plaques that Jersey Shore sports participators get every once in a great while, with their picture on them? Well, if you have, you have Mr. Carl Waltz to thank for that. Mr. Waltz has been making these plaques and making Jersey Shore athletes smile for 15+ years. The 90-year-old resident of Jersey Shore decided to start making these wooden plaques for Jersey Shore athletes after he took up wood working. As one of his favorite hobbies, he decided that it would make a bigger impact if he made a trophy instead of giving them a cut out picture. As I walked into the Waltz residence, the apparent love of woodworking was shown as he brought me a bag full of freshly made woodies to gaze upon. “I make the plaque from junk wood, and then I cut out the picture in the paper and spray it with adhesive, then stick it to the plaque,” said Mr. Waltz when asked exactly how he makes these day-makers. Mr. Waltz loves to watch our Bulldog athletes in action, and he enjoys coming to the football, basketball, baseball, and softball games, just to name a few. Mr. Waltz makes tons and tons of plaques, and when he’s perfected them, he drops them off at our high school office, and the students who received them get called down. Mr. Waltz also makes his famous plaques for Little League baseball and softball. In order to get them to the athletes, he sometimes has to track down coaches and make sure the athlete receives their award. Aside from wood working, Mr. Waltz digs, maintains, and raises his own plants. He’s a talented gardener and spends much of his time tending to his various plants. Mr. Waltz also served as a mailman for Jersey Shore for 27 years until he retired. Mr. Carl Waltz is a man of such wonderful character, and makes these plaques out of the goodness of his heart, and Jersey Shore athletes owe him so much! 36 The Paw Print MAY Last Laugh By Emily Thomas We’ve all seen them...Facebook status updates that had us laughing, crying, or just scratching our heads. Each month we will highlight some of the status updates that caught our eyes. Note: The statuses below were taken off of Facebook but the names have been changed to protect the innocent. By Taylor Hawkins Summer is in our midst, and for me at least, that means watermelon; and lots of it. These video will be a kick off to a great summer break. Summer Went to crash the Royal Wedding but got stuck in the loo trying to pass a crumpet! June Is anyone else experiencing this thunderstorm, or is everyone’s freaking status lying! Bambi I feel bad for the people working in the Lewisburg McDonalds tonight. Especially since we made them look all over (including the trash cans) for my cell phone when it was with me the whole time. Copper Happy earth day! (the sky and I came to the party with the same gift, Rain) Thank goodness Earth is a big drinker.) Watermelon versus liquid nitrogen By: matmcc1234 577826 views A guy and some friends experiment with liquid nitrogen, they sure had a BLAST. Watch the video to see what happens, if you couldn’t already guess. The Amazing Race: Watermelon Launch By: CBS This unfortunate lady gets a surprise while trying to slingshot watermelon to finish her task on the hit TV show, The Amazing Race. Last Laugh By Emily Thomas Today, I was a substitute for a first grade class. They were releasing butterflies and they scare me to death. A bunch of seven year-olds watched as I screamed hysterically when one landed on me. MLIA Today, my favorite song came on and I started playing the air guitar and head banging to it. I didn’t realize how close I was to the chair next to me and went face first in the metal back. MLIA Today, my bladder decided to empty itself while I was on a rollercoaster. MLIA Keystone exams Gas prices rising Saying goodbye to our senior friends Summer break is almost here Successful Relay that had nice weather The seniors who are graduating about to take a giant leap to the real world. 37 The Paw Print MAY