And the Yankees Win...AGAIN_ College Stress

Ram’s HoRn

November ‘09





Charity:Water, Clarkstown Students

Clarkstown High School North Volume 55: Issue 1





Swine Flu

Help Raise Over $15,000 National

By Monica osher

On October 25th, Clark-

what seems to be a basic com-

modity. By providing just $20

student and teacher volunteers

showed up to show their sup-

picked up their T-shirts and

were treated to a complimenta-

Emergency

stown North High School held of our own, we can help provide port and to help set up for this ry breakfast of bagels and fruit

a walkathon to benefit Charity: people in Africa with clean wa- event. North had sponsors from (thanks to our wonderful spon- By Lara Moscowitz

Water. North became involved in ter for up to 20 years. The volun- all over the county, including sors). The walk itself consisted On Friday, October 23, Presi-

Charity:Water last year thanks teers involved with Charity:Wa- Premier Fitness who created a of three miles and could be car- dent Obama declared the Swine

to Mrs. Diamond, who spent alot ter help to build those wells and warm-up session for the walk- ried out in two different ways: Flu a national emergency, a

of time making it aware to the see the good that they are doing ers/runners. County Legislator either with 12 laps around the move which will allow hospitals

student body. The planning for in the faces of all the African Ed Day showed up voicing his track or 3 laps around the make- to bypass current health regula-

the walkathon began in March peoples. support shift path created surrounding tions if overwhelmed with swine

of the last school year. for the the school. flu patients.

What is Charity:Water? Was the cause There were signs along the According to the declara-

Charity:Water is an organiza- walk- a n d track reminding the participants tion, the U.S. Health and Hu-

tion that was started by Scott athon c o m - about what they were walking man Services Secretary will

Harrison to build wells for towns a suc- mend- for and telling them some facts have the power to move hospital

in Africa. By building a well, the cess? i n g about Charity:Water and water emergency rooms offsite to al-

citizens will not only have clean, Hugely. all in- itself that they have might not low for quicker and swifter care.

pure drinking water, but will be We su- volved. known before. After the walk, Offsite locations will also help

released from the duty of having perse- B u t there was a small fair in which to keep swine flu patients away

to carry the water on their backs ceded t h i s North clubs set up posts with from those that are not infected,

for miles at a time. Those jugs of our goal walk- raffles, fundraising, games, and which will hopefully contain the

water weighed almost 40 pounds and had athon more. disease. The declaration should

and contained water laced with an im- would The walkathon was an un- also help to facilitate the dis-

diseases such as diarrhea and mense n o t precedented success. Thanks to tribution of vaccinations at the

cholera. 80% of all diseases are turn out. h a v e all that were involved, Charity: state level.

caused by water contamination. Each person who pre-registered been possible without Mrs. Dia- Water is receiving a large sum of Officials have been quick to

Instead of going to school or donated $20 to Charity:Wa- mond. She is the one who orches- money in order to help those in assure the public that the decla-

work, children must carry this ter. But they were not all who trated such a fabulous event and need in Africa get the water they ration is not intended to denote

water in order for their families showed up. Many people came who should be credited with its deserve. You can only live up to the level of severity of the swine

to survive. registering for the walkathon success. Anyone who attended three days without water. With

What are people doing to that day at which the cost was the event could see how hard our help, a well can be built in

help? The cost of building a well $25. We made a lot amount of she worked and how much she Africa to make sure that they

in Africa can range anywhere money for a worthy cause. dedicated herself to the cause. lead a healthy, hydrated life.

from $4,000 to $12,000. This is Who helped at the event? All participants entered,

why most towns cannot afford Starting at 7:00 a.m., North greeted by volunteers. They





College Stress And the Yankees

By Jordan heLd

Applica-

Win...AGAIN!

tions, the most

hated word fol- By andrei Korchagin ries against the Mets.

lowing behind On November 4th, 2009, the Freshman, Mike Lembo

the words ‘sus- New York Yankees made histo- shared his thoughts about the flu; it is not currently any worse

pension’ and ry and became the only team in Yankee game, “I was confident than it was a month ago. Howev-

‘detention’. Al- MLB history to have won twenty that the Yankee’s were going to er, as the infection rate is steadi-

though there is seven World Series Champion- win, and I was glad that they ly climbing, an emergency dec-

much excitement ships. They beat the Phillies, did”. laration is necessary to prevent

behind senior the defending champions, with The Yankees had been health care clinics and hospitals

year, the part a score of 7-3 in the sixth game the top team in the American from becoming overcrowded and

that everyone of the series. Both teams played League East throughout nearly unreliable.

forgets to men- spectacularly the entire regu- According to the CDC, more

tion or even talk but the Yan- lar season, af- than 1,000 Americans have died

about is the part kees’ “core four” ter they had from the swine flu since April,

of doing college – Jeter, Pettitte, acquired Sa- including 76 children. Activity

applications. If Posada, and Ri- bathia, Burnett, is being reported in 37 states

you speak to any- vera – helped and Teixeira in across the nation, which is ten

one, trust me no one will ever The journey of applications is keep the Phil- the offseason. more than in the first week of

say that applications are fun. emotional and stressful, as well lies at bay, and They defeated October.

Most were surprised to find as the waiting period of hear- enabled the Yan- Photo By ESPN.com the Minnesota With the amount of infec-

that the Common App doesn’t ing back from the Universities. kees to win the Twins three tions rising, the CDC insists

have every school on it, but they It’s hard to grasp onto the fact 2009 World Series. Likewise, games to none in the ALDS, and that any person suffering from

do have 391 colleges on it. Ap- that acceptances all come down Matsui hit a two-run homer as beat the Angels in six games flu-like symptoms stay home

plications are something we to the past four years of prepa- well as a two-run single dur- in the ALCS. The Phillies had from school or work in order to

all have to do at some point in ration, hours of studying and ing the night that cemented an admirable regular season as prevent infecting others. And as

our lives. For the first time we money spent toward making us the Yankees’ win. Their per- well, beating the Colorado Rock- always, hand-washing is the best

as students are struggling with the best student that we can be. formance allowed the team to ies in four games in the NLDS, way to protect one’s self from be-

the fact that, after the applica- Although we choose the schools squelch a drought that had the and vanquished the Los Ange- coming sick.

tions are out everything is out of that we are applying to, in the Yankees not winning a World les Dodgers in the NLCS in five

our hands. We as students can’t end the school chooses us. Series since 2000, which was the games.

change waitlists, or deferring American League Subway Se-

decisions. Continues on Page 6



What’sInside

News and Features 1-5

Focus 6

Opinions 7-8

Entertainment 9-10

Sports 11-12

Homecoming 2009 CHSN’s College Spotlight Fall Movie Preview The Football Season Wrap-Up

2 News November ‘09

Rachel’s Homecoming: A Night to Bye Bye

Chal- Remember... Mobiles

lenge Jessica shiwnandan

Some may consider Home-

coming just another school

Russ Vignali. The two won the

majority votes of their adoring

classmates. “I don’t think I have

a winning personality. When

asked to comment on Russ Vig-

nali’s win he said, “It might be

By aditya RoyyuRu dance. However, others look his devastating good looks, By Remy maisel

Recently North’s sopho- forward to it as a main event to his charming personality, In the early nineties, the mo-

mores were treated to a special kick off the new school year. All or his secret ability to turn biles came to North. They were

presentation by Luke Towle of of the high school grades gather double plays faster that used temporarly while construc-

Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel’s on this night to dance, eat, and any second baseman on tion took place at North. The

Challenge is a non-profit orga- have a good time. However, the earth, but I believe the key mobiles were at the time the

nization founded after the death innocent intentions of some to to Russ Vignali’s victory is only air conditioned building

of Rachel Scott, the first student just relax and have a good time [that] he is an underclass- where students would fight to

to die in the Columbine shoot- can encounter a setback when man specialist. If anyone have a class in there. Returning

ings of April 20, 1999. Rachel dancing is taken to an inap- tries to observe Russ at a back to school this year, teach-

Scott became recognized nation- propriate level. Teachers have track or cross country prac- ers and students were shocked

ally for posthumously published complained about the vulgarity tice, it is impossible unless to see that the eye sore of a

journal writings describing how they encounter among the stu- [they] are willing to swim building was actually gone.

“if one person can go out of their dents on the dance floor. Most through a sea of sophomore In their place there will be a

way to show compassion then students, though, agree that it and [even] junior girls.” new picnic area for students. It

it will start a chain reaction of is a fun night that they want to Photo ByJordan Held One might think that some- promises to be a great new place

the same”. Rachel’s Challenge remember. one who is spoken so highly for students to eat lunch and en-

was founded to pass on Rachel’s Although most enjoy the of by his peers might expect joy the nice weather after school.

vision in workplaces and high Homecoming dance, many have ever seen Sam unhappy. She’s the win, but the always-humble The trailers had been out of use

schools. ideas that they feel would im- friendly to all and would never Russ said, “When I first found for quite some time, and have

As Mr. Towle described, the prove the quality of their expe- hurt anyone, unless if it was for out I was nominated I didn’t been removed over the summer.

goal of the presentation was to rience. Juno Arreglado, a junior, the latest trend, of course!” said expect myself to win at all, but Some thought was given to the

inspire students to make a posi- was asked for his advice on Rachel Refkin on the Homecom- as homecoming came closer, so idea of adding parking spaces,

tive impact on the world. An- improving the dance: “Maybe ing Queen Sam Schnapper. Sam many people said I had their but this idea was nixed in favor

other point Mr. Towle touched an MC should be there to amp is very well known for her style vote [that] I would say by the of a new lunch spot.

upon was the ability to under- things up and more disco lights and for her winning personal- end of the night, I went in with Many students are in favor

stand others and showing com- should be installed instead of ity.Sam also spoke to her vic- confidence.” The royal couple of the project. Rebecca Giglio

passion to others. Rachel’s chal- having regular lights on, be- tory: “It was such an honor to helped keep the party alive with agrees. “It’ll be so nice to eat

lenge wants individuals not to cause it kills the mood.” Dan be chosen homecoming queen their enthusiasm. lunch outside at tables. We need

prejudge people and show kind- Pragdat, another student who from [the votes of] my [fellow] For those who attended this a way to take a real break from

ness to others since everyone attended the dance, said, “The student body. It is very flatter- year’s homecoming dance, it is a the stressful school day,” she

deserves respect. These goals music could have been better ing and also [it] has been lots of night that will be remembered says. Students are overwhelm-

were designed to prevent violent and more diverse along with the fun when the kids and teachers always. With some changes in ingly in favor of the plans to cre-

events such as the Columbine food there as well. But I did how- stop me in the hall and refer to the planning of the annual event ate a picnic area, and seem to

shootings. Rachel’s Challenge is ever like the presentation of the me as ‘queen’ or ‘your highness’. and positive attitudes like the agree that it will provide an ef-

aimed towards creating a world king and queen!” It’s kind of unbelievable but it is ones displayed by the homecom- fective disconnect from the hec-









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the ram’s horn

November ‘09 Features 3

Up-Close and Personal College Stress

with Nikki Schachman

By Madhuri vastare instrument is, the ukulele is er than music, Nikki loves to go

continued froM paGe 1

Hearing how some of your

friends may have gotten into

your dream school shouldn’t

their viewers are experiencing.

A character in a show shouldn’t

get everything that they want

because that isn’t the real

She’s the perky enthusiast said to be the one that she likes on nature walks, creative write, crush your dreams. I would be world.

taking our school by storm. The the most. “I took up the ukulele and run. “I’m on the winter and lying to say that it doesn’t hurt There will always be the

proclaimed, “happy-go-lucky,” a few months ago after visiting spring track team, and I’ve al- a little. However, part of life is person that gets into an Ivy

spirit, can be none other than relatives in California, and ever ways loved to run,” she said. learning that as much as you League school, or the friend that

sophomore Nikki Schachman. since then, I’ve grown to love it,” Someday, Nikki hopes to be- want something, there is a good got in, while you didn’t, but the

Many know her, and for the few she said. Besides playing the come a forensic anthropologist. chance that you might not get most important thing to remem-

that haven’t, be on the lookout ukulele, the violin is another She claims her role model is Dr. it. ber is that, there is a school for

in the hallway for the girl walk- instrument Nikki likes to play. Temperance Brennan from the Shows like “90210” and you. Not everyone is suited for

ing to class with one of her series, “Bones.” She “Gossip Girl” on the CW network the big school with the rah-rah

signature cheery smiles. claims it’s because the have written story lines into the sports team, or a school where

Throughout her life, character is, “a fan- show about the college applica- professors win Nobel prizes.

Nikki has always been a tastic albeit socially tion ex- There are

very conscientious student awkward person, that perience. small, me-

as she can easily be clas- doesn’t care what oth- Last May, dium, large

sified as a type-A class ers think.” Blair Wal- campuses

overachiever. When Nikki When asked dorf on that suit us.

isn’t studying though, she where her favorite “Gossip They might

is most probably dancing. place in the world is, Girl” had be in snow-

“Dancing is my passion. Nikki was very quick to deal ing moun-

It’s one of those things that to reply: Thailand. with the tains, or

will always stay with me,” “It’s really nice and re- fact that near beach-

she said. Nikki, who used laxing there although she didn’t es. Some-

to take ballet, creative mod- I did not like all the get into where out

ern, jazz, and hip-hop, now iguanas pouncing Yale, but there, there

just sticks to dancing with around there. There her best is the school

the fall season of dance were these elephant friend did. that is per-

team: otherwise known as, farms and shopping Now, on fect for you,

“Kickline.” Classifying it in the markets for “90210”, and you will

as her favorite time of the Photo By Nikki Schachman bargains. I saw Thai N a o m i find it. Don’t

year, she claims that join- Nikki Schachman playing her ukelele. temples and went on a Clark just came face to face lose friends over the college pro-

ing the dance team was canal ride and also to with accepting the reality of her cess, because you will want to

one of the best decisions a snake farm. It was dream. She learned that her share the excitement with them

she has ever made. “The people “Starting an instrument at a just such a fun place. I hope to dreams of going to her dream when you finally decided which

on my team have just become young age has helped me to as- visit it again soon,” she said. school were nearly impossible school you will attend. College

like a family to be. I’ve gotten sume responsibility and commit- So it is uncertain where Nikki if she didn’t apply herself in is only a chapter of our lives, so

close with each and every one of ment to the violin and practic- will go next. It is also uncertain her studies, extracurricular ac- make the best of it, reach for

them,” she said. ing. I have met so many people what she will do next. What is tivities and her grades on the the stars, and hope that you

Besides dancing, music is through the violin, and am very certain is that she certainly SATs. Popular shows like these find something that you love.

another passion of Schachman. thankful that my mom was the won’t be doing nothing. write storylines that involve

When asked what her favorite inspiration for my playing.” Oth- similar experiences as to what





Getting To Know Mrs. Franchi The Hip-Hop

By sophia chawala

You might know her as

the time, I never imagined re-

turning to North as a teacher,

cess. Nation of Our School

the dedicated chairperson who let alone an Assistant Princi- 4. What are your goals and

worked for North’s World Lan- pal. When I began teaching at policies as a new assistant By Gia chawala you are or where you are from.

guage Department. Now, she is North, I explored opportunities principle? Dancing is for anyone who is

the school’s new assistant prin- to develop my leadership skills The Hip Hop Culture Club willing to try it. Being a part

ciple. Last year, Mrs. Franchi which lead me to becoming a de- My goals are to help our stu- is my favorite club in school. of this club makes me feel like

has been appointed to one of partment chairperson. During dents and teachers achieve at The whole purpose of the club is I belong somewhere. Each day,

school’s most important posi- that time, I realize the impact their highest potential align- to give kids a chance to express when I go to school, I only look

tions. So the Rams Horn had that a school leader could make ing our work with the district’s themselves through dance. No- forward to one thing, and that

the pleasure of getting to know on students and teachers and goals and vision. I believe that body in the club is judgmental is the Hip hop Culture club.

more about our new assistant decide that I would explore my our current goals, mission, and or really cares if you dance as If I ever need help with some-

principal and her insights on options in administration. policies are ideal for helping well as Mr. Wiggles! thing or if I want to learn a

her success. students and teachers grow. The only thing that mat- specific dance step, the crew of

ters is that you persevere, and the club will lend a hand and

1. How do you keep on practicing. The styles teach me. Not knowing how to

like the new re- that are taught are popping and dance should not stop you from

sponsibilities of breaking, and then once a week attending the Hip Hop Culture

being assistant 5. What we learn choreography. Club. The directors of the group

principle? is your favor- The club also teaches where, are very open-minded and en-

ite quote and why and how dancing started, courage anyone to join in. At-

I am enjoying the how does it hence, the name of the club to tending this club will expose

opportunity to relate to your be Hip Hop CULTURE. People you to a whole new style and

work with the staff job? often stereotype that only cer- will make you step out of your

and students in a tain groups of people can per- comfort zone, which definitely

different role this “To laugh of- form hip hop or other styles of makes it worth while to join!

year. Being part ten and much; dance. It does NOT matter who

of this district for to win the re-

12 years, I have spect of intelli-

had the opportu- gent people and

nity to work with the affection

this community of children...to

in different roles leave the world

as a teacher and a better place...

department chair. to know even

Photo By Sophia Chawala

My current role as one life has

Clarkstown North congratualtes Mrs. Franchi on being promoted to AP!

Assistant Principal breathed easi-

has afforded me er because you

the opportunity to work closely 3. How did you get chosen have lived. This is to have suc-

with faculty in professional de- for the position over other ceeded.”

velopment opportunities and in candidates? By Ralph Waldo Emerson

various capacities. My goal as an educator has al-

After applying for the position, ways been to build positive rela-

2. Did you ever see yourself I interviewed with different tionships and help people real-

as an assistant principal groups of people in the district. ize their potential in school and

when you first began work- Hopefully, it was my vision and beyond.

ing at North? appreciation for the Clarkstown The Hip Hop Club members are Miguel de la Pena, Alim Scarpelli, Bendan Tom, Juno Ar-

community that made me stand reglado, Nevin Najaroen, Wesley Santiago and Winfred Santaigo.

Many years ago, I was a student out to the administration and

here at North High School. At teachers involved in the pro-



the ram’s horn

4 Features November ‘09

New Teachers

Ram’s Horn would like wel-



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Ms. Katrina Smith

What subjects are you teach-

come the new teachers to ing this year?

Earth Science

North. We hope to make this What college(s) did you at-

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your second home! Skidmore College and Lehman

College

If you had to label yourself

Ms. Christa Mallozzi with a high school stereotype,

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Earth Science, Human Impact Other than teaching, what

and Resource this year. job could you see yourself

What college(s) did you at- doing?

tend? An artist or writer

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What’s your biggest pet

Paltz. peeve?

If you had to label yourself Tardiness

with a high school ste-

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A class officer and an athlete

Other than teaching, what

job could you see yourself

doing?

I could see myself as a social Ms. Astrid Allende-Mobray

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What subjects are you teach-

What’s your biggest pet ing this year?

peeve? English as a Second Language

People who constantly need to What college(s) did you at-

check their cell phones! tend?

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Rochelle

If you had to label yourself

with a high school ste-

reotype, what would you

Ms. Joan Jordan

choose?

What subjects are you teach-

No answer

ing this year?

Other than teaching, what

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job could you see yourself

What college(s) did you at-

doing?

tend?

I would be a professional

Manhattan College undergrad-

dancer.

uate, Mercy College Graduate

What’s your biggest pet

If you had to label yourself

peeve?

with a high school ste-

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Student/Athlete

Other than teaching, what

job could you see yourself Ms. Kim Bennardo

doing? What subjects are you teach-

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prior to teaching English 9R with Mr. Dupree,

What’s your biggest pet English 10R and Resource.

peeve? What college(s) did you at-

Mean people tend?

St. Thomas Aquinas College

If you had to label yourself

Ms. Nora Bourghol with a high school ste-

What subjects are you teach- reotype, what would you

ing this year? choose?

Geometry, Sequential 3R, Alge- Most friendly

bra 1B Other than teaching, what

What college(s) did you at- job could you see yourself

tend? doing?

Boston College A Pediatric Nurse. I enjoy

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with a high school ste- What’s your biggest pet

reotype, what would you peeve?

choose? I do not tolerate any teasing

“In with the nerdy crowd” among my students.

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job could you see yourself

doing?

Ms. Elizabeth Gartshore

Hosting a travel show on the

What subjects are you teach-

Travel channel.

ing this year?

What’s your biggest pet

9th and 10th grade English

peeve?









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What college(s) did you at-

When people lie.

tend?

Fairfield University & St.

Thomas Aquinas College

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reotype, what would you

Camera-shy teachers: choose?

A “rocker” or “punk.” I love mu-

Ms. Jessica Fienco sic and going to concerts.

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Ms. Andrea Miranda job could you see yourself

(World Languages) doing?

Mrs. Nawal Rizk Pastry chef – I love cake!

(World Languages) What’s your biggest pet

peeve?

Necklaces worn outside turtle-

necks or sticking out the front.





the ram’s horn

November ‘09 Features 5





Join a

Academic Asian

lub Today

Astronomy CHAOS Interact

Team Club Club Magazine Club

Advisor: Ms. Bulmer Advisor: Ms. Kalmeta Advisor: Mr. Covert Advisor:Ms. Bulmer Advisor: Mrs Weintraub

Student Leader: Darwin Keung Student Leader: Valdehi Shah Student Leader: Shelby Zell- Student Leaders: Chen Ng & Student Leaders; Vicky Atzl &

man Celine Li Brittany Ehardt

Interested in trivia? Answer Learn about the culture of

trivia questions on various top- Asia and the blending of eastern The Astronomy Club teach- Have a love for both science Join Interact to help your

ics such as math, english, or sci- and western lifestyles through es the wonders of the universe and writing? Join Chaos! North’s area by doing various commu-

ence. Meetings are held every fun events the Asian Club has to by doing direct obeservations very own science magazine. nity service activities.

Thursday. offer. along with other activites.





Future Nurses & Heart Hiking Hip-Hop DECA

Health Careers Club Club Culture Club Advisor: Mr. Telesco

Student Leader: Melanie Graff



Advisor: Mrs. Reina Advisors: Ms.Meinda & Dr. Advisor: Ms. Shpargel Advisor: Ms. Kalmeta Are you interested in to-

Student Leader: Jen Bassik Mendick Student Leader: Shannon Kay Student Leader; Brendan Tom day’s economy? Join DECA to

Student Leaders; Samantha be further educated on current

Experience the different Schnapper & Jenna Margolis Enjoy the wonders of nature Learn more about the cul- economic issues and the world

careers of the medical field and by hiking and doing other vari- ture of hip-hop,the history of of business and marketing.

learn more about health aware- Participate in communal ous outdoor activities. various dances, and how to do

ness! services today. “Have a heart, different styles each day.

and do your part!”





Israeli Italian Japanese Science Spanish

Club Club Club Olympiad Club

Advisor:Mrs Rappazzo Advisor: Ms. Crill Advisor: Mrs. Uchiyama Advisors: Mrs. Hashim & Ms. Advisors : Mrs. Posada & Ms.

Student Leader: Jeremy Klei- Student Leader: Katie Cavazzi- Student Leaders: Sylvan Tsai & Shpargel Miranda

man & Sarah Price ni Darwin Keung Student Leader: Hyungjin Park Student Leader: Jason Cooper



Come and join and learn Learn more about Italian Join this club to learn more Take part in hands-on sci- Learn about the Spanish

about Israeli culture and life- lifestyle, and to participate in about Japanese culture, lifestyle ence projects to compete in re- culture and language and par-

style. Plus, enjoy “free pizza!” Italian fundraising events. art, food, entertainment, gional and state competitions. ticipate in Spanish activities!









Student Young Young Amnesty Kids For

Council Democrats Republicans International Wish Kids

Advisor: Mrs Clark Advisor: Ms. Polansky Advisor: Mr. Ondich Advisor: Ms. Kalmeta Advisor: Mrs. Basciano

Student Leader: Sam Leiter Student Leader: Mark Haber Student Leader: Bruce Rubin Student Leader: Farah Momen Student Leader:Steffi Stephan



Want to get involved? Join Can’t wait to register a Can’t wait to register as Do you support humani- Make a difference for the

Student Council in a better ef- democrat? Join YDA to debate, republican? Young Republicans tarian effort? Join Amnesty to needy children of our communi-

fort to better our school! campaign for local elections, and discusses politics, holds debates, conduct activities torwards the ty this holiday by participating

even meet some politicians. and meets politicans as well. improvement of rights. in school fundrasiers







Epiphany Q.E.D. ASPIRA/ Gay-Straight H.O.P.E.

Magazine Magazine Connections Alliance

Advisor: Ms. McCarthy

Student Leader: Kelli Ryan



Advisor: Ms. Travis Advisor: Mrs. Rappazzo Advisors: Ms. Napier & Want to save the environ-

Student Leader: Farah Momen Student Leader: Rachel Aguilar Advisors: Ms. Pena & Ms. Gold ment? Join HOPE to try to bet-

& Danielle Shabin Do you love math and writ- Ms. Veilleux Student Leader: Alycia Mckaba ter the shape our world is in,

ing? Join QED, North’s math- Student Leader: Jenna Ustar- Want to protect the rights of focusing on deeds such as recy-

Love creative writing? Join ematics magazine with submis- roz civil liberties? Join North’s Gay- cling!

North’s english magazine, with sions that include math games This club promotes multi- Straight Alliance to become a

stories that include fiction, non- and puzzles. cultrualism and leadership by friend.

fiction, and even poetry! doing community services and

other acitivites.



Junior Statesmen Foreign Echange Clio

Model Model UN

of America Magazine Magazine

Congress Advisor: Mr. Gilmore

Student Leaders: Kara Gold-

stein, Sam Leiter, Brittany Advisor: Ms. Nicholson

Advisor: Mr. Turner Coard, Sam Ritholtz, Mark Advisor: Mrs. Macias Student Leader: Rachel Aguilar Advisor: Mr. Diamond

Student Leader: Josh Raines Haber, Justin Nabors Student Leader: Sam Leiter & Chris Emch Student Leader: Sam Ritholtz



Interested in congressional Do you someday yearn to Up for some debating? in This magazine, , works with Have an opinion? Join Clio,

debates? Join Model Congress work at the United Nations? JSA, get a chance to debate and articles ranging from languages to voice it, as it is North’s very

to attend regional conferenc- Learn what it’s like, debating ask questions on topics from pol- such as Spanish and Italian. own social studies opinion mag-

es in colleges throughout the current world events and form- itics to everyday life situations! azine.

Northeast. ing possibles solutions to them.

the ram’s horn

November ‘09 Focus 6

Welcome to College

Sp ot l ig ht Why this School?

College Checklist Schools

 Research schools

 Tour colleges

for North

 Weigh pro’s and con’s 1. Binghamton

 Send in SAT, SAT II, and ACT scores 2. Delaware

 Write essay and get it proofread 3. Drexel

Binghamton University majors along with over one thou-

 Ask for recommendations and follow up 4. Pace Binghamton University has sand clubs.

a wide range of academic offer- Quinnipiac University

 Complete application 5. Penn State ings. Binghamton, a mid-sized Located in a small town in

school, is located in a suburban rural Connecticut, Quinnipiac

 Check for supplements 6. Quinnipiac area in northern New York. University is praised for both

University of Delaware their Division I sports programs,

 Send transcripts 7.St.Thomas Over two hundred years old, or high school size classes.

the University of Delaware is a St.Thomas Aquinas

 Apply for scholarships Aquinas state-assisted but privately gov- Proud of their very safe

erned institution devoted to the campus, St. Thomas Aquinas

 Check with guidance to make sure you have 8. Tulane “free exchange of ideas.” College is a great place to grow

Drexel and learn.

completed everything 9. University of At Drexel, a student can re- Tulane

ceive as much as eighteen hours Tulane resides in the highly

 Relax, breathe, and wait! Massachusetts of work experience in the real publicized state of Louisiana.

world. With seven computing Home to New Orleans, Tulane is

10. Villanova majors, Drexel is a university of an incomparable private school

opportunities. with “high quality education.”

Pace University University of Massachusetts

With campuses located in A notably big school, UMass



SCHOLARSHIPS: DEADLINES: New York City as well as West-

chester, Pace University pro-

vides atmospheres for several

provides students with a vast se-

lection of majors.

Villanova

1. Davidson College November 15th types of people looking for the Despite being a Roman

exciting, fast-moving City life, Catholic Institution, Villanova

2. NYCLU Lower Hudson Valley Chapter November 16th or Westchester, a calmer area accepts students of all faiths

closer to home. and is one of eighteen Catholic

3. Clarkstown Gridiron Club November 20th Penn State colleges to provide students the

As the only land-grant uni- opportunity to join the national

4. MetroPCS Community Scholars November 25th versity in Pennsylvania, Penn liberal arts honors society.

State offers nearly two hundred

5. AXA Achievement Scholarship December 15th

6. Ithaca College January 2nd

7. Ron Brown Scholar Program January 9th

8. The Gates Millennium Scholar January 11th

9. Skidmore Scholars in Science and January 15th

Mathematics Scholarships

10. The Filene Music Scholarship Competition January 15th

at Skidmore

11. Northeastern University Torch Scholars January 15th

Program

12. Farleigh Dickinson University January 15th

13. The New York Water Environment January 21st

Association

14. Alfred University January 31st

15. Burger King Scholars Program February 1st

16. KFC’s Colonel’s Scholars February 10th

17. Marist College February 15th







A Word from North Alumni

“Students at Binghamton Uni- “There is so much to do also had a lot of great enter-

versity have the opportunity to around UMass! The town of Am- tainers come to campus as well.

make new friends as well as join herst is walking distance from Since I have been here we have

a variety of clubs; there is even campus and there is always had Cirque de Soleil and Jay-

a pirates club. Fraternity and something to do there, whether Z come to the Mullins Center

sorority parties are pretty fun it is going out to eat or shopping (a venue on campus). All of the

too.” in one of the various stores that tickets are at a discounted price

are there. If you don’t want to for students and they are really

-Michael Trugman, leave campus there is plenty to close and convenient.”

Binghamton University do as well.

Student, North Alumnus Recently one of my favor- -Lauren Byrnes, University of

ite things to do is to go to the Mass Student, North Alumna

hockey games, everyone gets so

pumped up and goes out to sup-

port UMass, and all the sporting

events are really fun. We have



the ram’s horn

November ‘09 Op-Ed 7

Healthcare: The Debate Rages On Taxing Like It’s 1986?

by sophia chawala would need a massive amount of buy health insurance. by Zach cahn the greatest menace to our so-

The future of America’s money. Frankly, we are short of Obama’s plan has yet to be Freedom of speech is a princi- cial order.” In other words our

healthcare is an ongoing issue money, because our economy is passed. Its fate of approval is pal used by every single person government should be putting

that is determined by our gov- currently in a downturn. still in the hands of Congress. in the United States, including people to work with its money,

ernment. The primary problem So if national healthcare is But, I believe that this tenta- the President. In order to pay not just wasting it on an inef-

that exists in our current system too expensive, and our current tive medical system could ben- for his health plan, Obama’s fective program. Public health-

is that it only helps two ends of system is flawed, then there is efit more people than the one supporters proposed a “tax in- care would provide one of the

the social spectrum: the rich, one possible solution: a combi- currently in place. Of course, crease would be limited to the largest tax increases in history,

who possess enough money to nation of both. some sectors of medicine should top 1.2 percent of earners -- acceptable in a boom period but

buy health insurance, and the President Obama proposes remain private, particularly the families that make more than an absolutely awful move in a

poor, who receive free health a healthcare plan that will en- ones for our “wants” (i.e. cosme- $350,000 a year.” However, recession.

insurance from Medicaid. How- sure coverage for all citizens, tology, and orthopedics), but the this directly contradicts one of Secondly, why is healthcare all

ever, the middle class is not as especially in the middle class. divisions that deal with emer- the promises made on Obama’s of a sudden a major, pressing

fortunate as the rich, or as un- Of course, some aspects of our gency situations should be open website, which states that, “No problem now? The last push for

fortunate as the poor. Because current system will remain, in- to the public. family will pay higher tax rates healthcare reform was back in

of its position, the middle-class cluding Medicaid and Medicare. than they would have paid in 1993, around 16 years ago. Yet

endures a difficult situation; Obama’s inno- the 1990s.” The tax increase this is considered a crisis that

they are not rich enough to buy vation, how- proposed by House Democrats requires the government’s im-

health insurance, and are not ever, is that would push the tax rate of these mediate attention. If this was

“poor enough” to receive govern- of individual people well above the 90’s rates. such a big and important issue

mental coverage. According to subsidies. In The health care bill is unable why wasn’t this tackled years

the U.S. Census Bureau, as of other words, to achieve the goals that were ago? The answer is quite simple

the year 2008, 20-35 percent of if a citizen of promised by many members of actually; because it’s the only

America’s population consists of the middle the government; the plan is to major goal that the Democratic

mostly middle class citizens who class is nei- simply throw more money at Party could think of that they

are not covered by health insur- ther too rich the problem by increasing taxes could create enough hysteria

ance. nor too poor, exponentially. Whenever more about. By creating this illu-

Some believe that the only then the gov- money is thrown at a problem- sion of a widespread problem,

way out is through a national- ernment will atic portion of the government, they are able to make the more

ized system, like that of Britain, lend a certain the result is simply a wasteful sensible and fiscally conserva-

where the government supplies amount of bureaucracy. During a time tive members of Congress look

healthcare to all of its citizens. money to that where the average American is insensitive in an attempt to

However, as promising and sim- person. Then, strapped for every dollar that replace them with a more “car-

ple as nationalization seems, from the they have, it doesn’t seem fair ing” person. This is really just

there are setbacks. This system amount re- for the government to waste so an illusion to build up power

is as equally flawed as the inde- ceived by the much money. In the words of and force out the bipartisan-

pendent healthcare system that government, Franklin Roosevelt, “No Coun- ship that this president told us

exists in our country. In order to the person Photo By www.discovery.org try, however rich, can afford the he would usher in. Whatever

create a nationalized system, we can use it to Barack Obama gives a speech on his Healthcare reform program. waste of its human resources. happened to the promises we





The Boar War:

Demoralization caused by vast made? Whatever happened

unemployment is our great- to the Barack Obama that we

est extravagance. Morally, it is voted for?







Is Swine Flu Overhyped?

would hurt everyone, in so many And, for the most part, our Bloomberg

words. newscasters don’t lie.



Re-elected

by Frances calingo

The word “swine” is fairly Clearly, these predictions Did our newscasters lie

menacing, in comparison to the have proved to be true. Com- when they told us about Water-

word “pig.” A “pig” is cute and pletely true. So true, that it was gate? Did our newscasters lie

tastes like sizzling bacon on absolutely false. when they told us about the con- lara MoskowitZ

a sizzling skillet. A “swine” is Swine flu is overhyped. In troversy over the recent Iranian On November 3, New Yorkers took to the polls and re-elected

filthy and tastes like the mud this age of fear, there is nothing Revolution? Did our newscasters Michael Bloomberg for his third term as Mayor of New York City.

it’s been rolling around in. The more terrifying than that which lie when they reported the prog- His victory was not, as many expected, by a large margin; Bloom-

word “flu” invokes images of six is unkown. However, swine ress of the Avian Flu and Mad berg won with 51 percent of votes while Democrat Bill Thompson

year olds foaming at the mouth. flu isn’t as foreign as everyone Cow Disease outbreaks? took 46 percent.

Put the two words together, and thinks it is. It’s just like the It is apparent that the me- Bloomberg’s win is well-deserved. Eight years ago, when he was

you’ve got the bane of our nation: regular influenza, wearing a pig dia does not outwardly fib to the first elected as mayor, the City of New York was a complete mess.

SWINE FLU. You can practical- mask. public. For if it did, then it would One month after the attacks of September 11, the people of New

ly smell the sizzling swine roll- surely lose all credibility. It is York were lost and without a leader; crime rates were at an all-

ing around in the mud, foaming Or, of course, you can consider impossible to deny that there is time high, and the quality of education was very low. During his two

at the mouth. the alternative perspective... bias within news sources. HOW- terms as mayor, all of that has changed. The City of New York is

However, swine flu isn’t very EVER, that does not mean that now one of the safest and cleanest cities in the country. Tourism is

different from the regular flu. In Swine flu is the scariest thing to every news source is unreliable. back up to its pre- September 11th level, and the level of education

fact, the symptoms of swine flu strike the world since the Lord Keeping in the tradition of is rising. There is no denying the fact that the city is a better place

are roughly the same as the reg- of the flies. reliable news sources, recent when he is in office.

ular flu: cough, cold, fever, the For one thing, it is super studies report that hand-wash- So I say, congrats! You’ve done a good job so far, and I’m sure

chills, muscle aches, etcetera. It contagious. Swine flu is, seem- ing is not a 100% effective way to that you can continue tomake our city a better place. One word of

is highly contagious, but so is the ingly, everywhere. Swine flu is prevent the spread of this nosy advice? Remember that the majority of New Yorkers are not as

regular flu. And of course, if you as common as air. It’s plastered neighbor. You can be as much wealthy as you. In this economy, lower taxes would make the city

catch swine flu, you will need to all over the news stations, and of a Careful Carrie as you want, a much happier place. Whatever you do, though, let’s hope that the

see a doctor for your illness. But for good reason. It is the duty yet you might still end up as a next four years are as good as the last!

isn’t that the same method of ac- of our media to inform us of the Sick Sandy. Since hand-washing

tion taken when confronted with newest and most prevalent dan- won’t work, here are alternate

the regular flu? gers. ways to prevent swine flu: The Ram’s hoRn: sTaff LisT 2009-10

Perhaps the 1. Sport

only reason why sassy latex

Editors-In-Chief: Jordan Held Reporters:

swine flu is so gosh- gloves

Farah Momen Alex Schwartz

darn frightening is 2. S t a y

Monica Osher

because all the TV home from

Editors: Griffin Gold

stations say it is. A school

News: Remy Maisel Lara Moskowitz

few years ago, the 3. S t a y

Features: Madhuri Vastare and Aditya Royyuru

world was a healthy, home from

Sophia Chawala Frances Calingo

happy, and avian flu work

Focus: Michael Colon Kyle Diaz

induced place. Our 4. D o

Opinions/Editorials: Sarah Price Andrei Korchagin

trusty newscasters everything in

Entertainment: Rachel Refkin

told us that avian your power to

Sports: Matt Sanders Adviser:

flu was swiftly be- avoid germs

Mr. Anthony Celini

coming a pestilence 5. Use

to remember. Our Purell The Ram’s Horn is a public

trusty newscasters 6. When forum for student expression, and student editors make all content

enlightened us of all else fails, decisions. All students are invited to write for The Ram’s Horn. If you

the probability feel free to are interested, please see an editor or Mr. Celini.

that avian flu would hide in a little

wreak irrevers- underground Clarkstown High School North

ible havoc upon the hole, prefer- 151 Congers Road, New City, NY 10956

world. It was pre- ably a bomb http://www.ccsd.edu/ClarkstownNorth.cfm?subpage=1706

dicted that avian flu Photo By www.princejabakumar.files.wordpress.com shelter.



the ram’s horn

8 Op-Ed November ‘09

Cheerleading is Not A Joke;

Internet Filtering It’s A Sport

By Francis nimick unreliable, and difficult to use. By alExa Disilvio a ball? The dictionary defines pleasant. Being a cheerleader

As I am sure everyone has This blocking of the tools that Are you given enough a sport as an activity involv- takes just as much dedication

noticed, the Clarkstown Cen- students traditionally use to credit for something you work ing physical exertion and skill and skill as any other sport;

tral School District has re-im- communicate, ostensibly to en- your hardest for? Cheerleaders in which an individual or team sometimes even more! We must

plemented its filtering policies. able students to work more ef- aren’t! I’m sure you have heard competes against another or have a huge amount of trust

While a modicum of filtering ficiently, may actually hinder the opinion of cheerleading not others for entertainment. Just within our team in order to be

is required by federal law, in their productivity. being a sport, different stereo- because we do not tackle our successful performers. We chant,

order for the school to receive It can be argued that the types and unflattering traits cheer, dance, learn routines,

much-needed federal funding, school has a right to filter ac- of it. People often hear and jump, tumble, partner stunt

the school’s additional filtering cess to the internet, especially distribute varied myths of all and pyramid build. It takes

measures are ineffective, waste- since it is the school that pays cheerleaders being blonde, more work than you think to

ful, and generally counterpro- for access; however, while the dumb, fake, ditzy, popular, learn a cheer or routine with

ductive to the mission of educa- school does have the right to snobs. In the eyes of most of a large group of people and

tion. implement a filtering policy, it society, cheerleading is not get everyone to cooperate and

Public schools, and schools would be in the interests of all a sport. They do not under- work in sync with one an-

that receive federal funding, are concerned for the filter to be re- stand the amount of time and other. Not only must we ex-

required by law to filter their stricted to blocking only the ele- effort that we put in to being cel at our sport, but we must

internet access; the Children’s ments mandated by law. This a successful and presentable put ourselves at risk of seri-

Internet Protection Act (CIPA, year, the district is paying near- team. Cheerleaders work just ous injury in doing so. Over

1999) requires all schools us- ly a million dollars to BOCES as hard as every other athlete 50 percent of serious injuries

ing federal E-Rate discounts to for services, including internet out there and the constant that occur in female athletes

“operate a technology protection and telephone access and filter- judging, categorizing, and are due to the sport of cheer-

measure with respect to any of ing; a simpler filtering system, name calling strengthens my Photo By Lexy Frascone leading. Throwing girls up in

its computers with Internet ac- implemented in-house, would feelings of rebellion of proving the air, doing flips, and jump-

cess that protects against ac- likely save the district a sub- to the world that cheerleading ing off the ground; it is bound

cess through such computers stantial amount of money. The is indeed a sport! opponents to the ground over a for injuries to happen. On top of

to visual depictions that are current system, under which Many people make numer- ball, and are always dressed in all our hard work and energy we

obscene, child pornography, or all filtering is performed by ous assumptions about cheer- neat attire with their hair pre- put into everything else, we still

harmful to minors...” E-Rate LHIRC, is both expensive and leaders contributing to the sentable giving the impression must stay enthused and pep the

discounts assist schools in pay- impractical; it does not allow for theory that cheerleading is not that we are there to look good crowd with a smile on our face.

ing for telecommunications and the differentiation of student or a sport. Some reasons for this and never sweat, does not mean Just like any other sport,

internet access; depending on teacher accounts, differentia- theory may include people not we are not athletes. A part of we work hard and become a fam-

the school’s needs, 20 to 90 per- tion that would allow teachers knowing or understanding the being a cheerleader is to present ily. We deserve the correct title

cent of the costs of these service to access educational resources truths about the amount of work ourselves as peppy and always in which we work just as hard

will be paid by the federal gov- blocked under the current filter- that cheerleaders put into being happy. Just because we are not for as everyone else. Regardless

ernment. ing system. Even if such a more a progressive squad, various fic- running around furiously, drip- of what society thinks, I will con-

Students can no longer e- relaxed system were to provide tional movies that show cheer- ping in sweat, does not mean we tinue to do my best in proving

mail documents to each other, opportunities for students to leaders expressing these such put in less effort then any other that we truly are a sport. Cheer-

as is typically necessary when waste time on the internet, why traits and attitudes, as well as team! Our appearance may leaders should be given the re-

collaborating on projects; the should it be the school’s respon- people not seeing the rough side express that we don’t put in as spect, appreciation, and credit

school’s supposed replacement sibility to ensure that students or reality of cheerleading; the much effort as most other sport by society and their schools that

system, WebLockers, is slow, are productive? practices. teams, but the main component they deserve.

What is your definition of of cheerleading is to make as

a sport? A game played with much as we could look easy and









Online Homework: Friend or Foe?

By monica oshEr lems that they have to solve for By Emily mckinstry we usually forget about the dis- horrid sigh at a red x mark. And

The use of Weblockers and homework credit. Most teachers Not only did you have a field claimer which can add about at the end of it all, the WebAs-

WebAssign has been a very con- give the students at least three hockey game today but, you also another hour as you battle with sign took much longer then it

troversial topic from the start. tries to find the correct answer, had SAT Prep from 7-9 so you’re your computer. It’s as if your should have while you still have

However, the two internet re- and sometimes even provide relieved at the fact that you computer knows that you’re a pile of homework to do.

sources seem to be mostly ben- students with hints as to how to only have one assignment left to printing out a 7 page research Also, some teachers aren’t as

eficial, not just the teachers, but solve the problem. Each student complete at 12. And it’s only 5 paper on Return of the Native sympathetic to your “My Printer

to the students as well. can be given the same problem, questions on a reading that you that’s due tomorrow so your Ate My Homework” stories as

Many students work on with different numbers. This al- already completed so it will only printer happens to run out of ink they should be. Homework as-

the assignments that they were lows students to work together take 20 minutes. Maybe you’ll just to see you suffer. signments and essays give us

unable to finish at home dur- to learn, while eliminating the actually get 6 hours of sleep It is a good point that it enough stress, but with these

ing study hall. Unfortunately, possibility of cheating. For many tonight. But you click on your could save trees, since going on- online programs, we have to

a firewall has been implement- students, WebAssign is an easy Internet Explorer icon, and the line is more eco friendly. How- hope and pray that our comput-

ed, blocking email sites, due to way to boost their grade, and to dreadful message pops up say- ever, isn’t it true that we all ers will cooperate every night.

inappropriate content. This increase their understanding of ing “Failed to Connect”. There’s print out what’s on the Wiki and Computers do have a mind of

makes it challeng- a concept. nothing left to do but WebAssign since their own which usually leads

ing for students Many teach- to tell yourself to we aren’t adjust- to frustration on our part. So

to transfer docu-

ments from their

home computer to

the school comput-

ers. One solution is

PRO ers in Clarkstown

North are tak-

ing advantage of

WebAssign. They

are able to see a

“breathe” and handle

the situation. Now

this simple home-

work assignment

turns into a complex

CON ed to life on the

computer? Teach-

ers also like hard

copies of assign-

ments since they

whether it’s a Wiki assignment,

Weblocker download, Blog ques-

tion, or a WebAssign, I’d rather

deal without this excess stress

and just be able to turn my

weblockers. The website allows student’s progress by viewing problem where you’ll either have are easier to grade which only homework in on time.

students to upload their assign- both the correct and incorrect to find somebody in your class defeats one of the purposes of

ments from home and download answers that the student sub- that’s awake who can read the Weblockers.

them to school computers. mitted. It shows if a student is questions to you, or hope that I don’t know how

Teachers profit from We- struggling with certain topics you can print the questions out many of you have been

blockers as well. Teachers are and lets the teacher know what in the library before first period able to enjoy the expe-

able to post assignments online. topics the student needs to work and answer them before fourth. rience of completing a

This not only saves paper and on. This is also an easy way for Yet, none of this would happen WebAssign but let me

ink, but allows all students ac- teachers to check homework and if your teacher had printed the just express to you, the

cess, even if they are home sick. record grades without having to worksheet out in the first place, joys. At first, the prob-

Students can submit assign- go through the mind-numbing rather than posting them on a lems seem fun and ex-

ments to their teachers with the grading process; all they have to Wiki. citing (just like phys-

click of a button. This provides do is look at their master lists on To be honest, there are more ics)! However as you

students with an easy and ef- WebAssign. problems with technology these get further and further

ficient method to ensure that Overall, teachers and stu- days than benefits. As the Inter- into the assignment, it

their teachers will receive the dents benefit from the electronic net is controlling more and more turns into 9 hours of

student’s work. resources at their disposal. It aspects of our lives, the conflicts excruciating pain and

WebAssign is also a very makes sense to take advantage seem to escalate. Connections, confusion. With only

useful tool for students. Stu- of these resources, and to use passwords, usernames, web ad- 5 trials, each time you

dents are presented with prob- them to their fullest potential. dresses, slow downloads, ink press the “Submit” but-

and paper shortages… All, for 5 ton, you cross your fin-

questions. gers and either scream Photo By webassign.net

An assignment can take 30 with joy at a green

minutes to complete. However, check mark or let out a





the ram’s horn

November ‘09 Entertainment 9

Regina Spektor: Fall Movie Preview

A Diamond in the Rough By Lara Moskowitz





By Jesse toder markable voice, specifically New York, I Love You

Nowadays, artists like in the song “Eet”. It is one

Britney Spears and Lady of the most beautiful songs N e w N e w

Gaga rely on such heavy that you would hear nowa- York, I York, I Love

computerization for their days, and has the power to Love You You is wor-

voices that a true essen- brighten your day.. follows the thy of at least

tial one is rarely heard. My favorite song of Spe- stories of three and a

Just recently, I have come ktor’s is “The Calculation”. multiple half stars.

across an amazing voice It’s just so gosh darn catchy twenty- Each short

that is great in concert as and creative. “The Calcula- somethings film is humor-

well as in the studio. tion” expresses the simple living and ous and relat-

I am talking about the joys of life, and is simply a loving in able. And with

lovely and unforgettable moving song. Furthermore, the New an impressive

Regina Spektor. Spektor’s it proves that Spektor is a York City. ensemble cast,

musical style includes her musical genius. Interest- you might

playing the piano, energiz- Spektor was not really ingly, the wind up see-

ing the song through her Photo By http://www.inspirational-quotes-and-quota- recognized in the U.S for a film is com- ing your fa-

unbelievable voice, and tions.com/ while. But she hit it big as posed of 12 vorite actor

taking you on a musical a musical guest on Saturday separate or actress.

journey that you will never forget. Night Live. There she made her presence known short films However, it’s

Spektor released a new album on June 23rd with powerful performances of both “Eet” and (5 minutes one love story

of this past year. The album is called “Far,” and “The Calculation”. each) in- in a long line

Photo By http://www.collider.com/

has songs which will blow anyone away. Although So, if you are looking for a new artist to in- stead of of love stories.

her songs vary in tempo, they never drone or lose stantly fall in love with or just looking for a new just one The plots have

their listener. sound of music to fill your soul, go and discover particular story line. While the been used again and again, and

In her new CD, Spektor shows off her re- the greatness that is Regina Spektor. stories take place in different it seems like it would be difficult

boroughs, all have the same to refresh it, and make it some-

theme: finding love in the city thing new. On that note, though:





Where The Wild Things Are

that never sleeps. it’s perfect for date night!







By toM CoyLe sential children. With just a Things becomes more upset. The Stepfather

We all go through child- few simple lies, Max is able to The aspect of this movie

hood and we are all loose our convince the Wild Things to that make it so easily lovable is In this remake of the

innocence, but how many of us, make him their king. As king, the childish dialogue between 1987 film, Badgley portrays

as a nine year old, can claim to he promises that only what the Wild Things and Max con- a young man named Michael

have corrupted others? This is they want to happen will hap- cerning owls, holes in trees, and Harding who returns home

the question answered by Spike pen. Unfortunately, Max cannot gigantic sluggish dogs. This from military school to find

Jonze in his monumental new keep this promise. charming, almost romantic dia- his mother (Ward) head-over-

film, “Where The logue acts a buffer heels in love. At first, David

Wild Things Are”. to keep the action of Harris( Walsh) appears to be

The movie subtlety the story contained the perfect father- something

proposes a meta- rather than have the that Michael has wanted for

phor to address this emotion of it build to most of his life. However,

question, conceding overcome the viewer. over time, Michael realizes

that indeed chil- I myself am grateful that David seems too perfect.

dren are not neces- that Jonze chose to With his girlfriend (Amber

sarily as innocent do this because with- Heard) by his side, Michael

as we expect them out the buffer, the sets out to prove that every-

to be. Such is the movie would have thing is not what it seems.

life of Max, the mov- been rather grim, It’s safe to say that this

ies protagonist who presenting a sob story film deserves a good three out

has been let down about the loss of inno- of five stars. It has enough

time after time by cence rather than an suspense to satisfy even the

his hardworking yet expertly crafted poem most critical of film-goers,.

uncompassionate about the warm feel- But the standard “step-par-

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mother and hope- ings of childhood. ent-gone-bad” plot line might

lessly popular sis- “Where The bore some. If you’re into gory

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ter. What is strikingly remark- Wild Things Are” is a must see films, this is the movie for

One night, after a particu- able about the Wild Things is for anyone who romantically you.

larly boisterous feud with his how easily their feelings are reminisces about their child-



Whip It

mother, Max leaves his home. hurt as well as how childish hood and wonders why they

With no direction, he eventually they act. Max plays the role of had to grow up. It is not a film

stumbles upon the land where parent to the wild things and for kids, despite it’s PG rating

the Wild Things are. Surpris- finds out first hand how difficult since it addresses themes which

ingly, although they are enor- it is to deal with kids. The Wild children will not be able to re- duties, all while participating

mous and extremely powerful, Things all possess their own in- late to. The readership of this Bliss Cavendar (Page) is in roller derby tournaments.

the Wild Things possess more surmountable insecurities that publication however should find a hardcore tomboy who would What follows is a tale of em-

innocence then the nine year Max must try to confront how- it uniquely comforting and ex- much rather mess around with powerment, love, and following

old that accidently found their ever, every time he tries to do ceptionally sincere. the Hurl Scouts (an all-girls your dreams.

home, they are, the quintes- good, it seems, one of the Wild roller derby team at her local Whip It doesn’t deserve





Fall Fashion Update

town) than spend her time with more than two and a half stars

makeup out of five. El-

and dress- len Page is

es. Unfor- absolutely

think you can get through the As for the guys, the preppy tunately for hysterical- of

By siMi aLex fall and winter without a pair of look is still in for the fall and Bliss, her course- and

Not sure on “what’s in” this suede boots? Many great suede winter. Cardigans have been overbear- Drew Barry-

fall and winter? No worries. All boots are at affordable prices, popular for a few seasons, but ing mother more has done

you guys and girls who want to making this trend one you’ll def- now they are worn over t-shirts (Harden) a fantastic job

keep it stylish during the cold initely want to jump on. or button down shirts for fall. has en- for a first-time

weather now have the chance to Another essential piece you Pair this with geek chic glasses tered her director. But

learn the latest fashion trends. should own this fall is a cool and skinny jeans and you have in the Miss this movie is

Once it starts getting chilly, leather jacket. With the leath- a very current look. Although Bluebon- so predict-

it’s very difficult for all you la- er jackets, you can wear short the Henley trend is not new, it net Beauty able that most

dies to find a cute outfit without sleeved tunic tops while still be- is back in style: v-neck sweater Pageant, people will be

freezing. One solution to this is ing warm, instead of getting a and a great pair of jeans a pageant bored out of

getting yourself a few sweater whole different wardrobe for the The ‘90’s grunge look is that she their minds

dresses. Sweater dresses are es- winter. back; long sleeved plaid shirts, herself had half-way

pecially cozy when the tempera- Finally, leggings are still particularly in flannel are big for failed to win through the

tures fall. The sweater dress in for this fall. Instead of solid this winter. They are great with as a teenag- film. If any-

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is also versatile: shorter styles bottoms, fall 2009 puts printed the ‘80’s trend of skinny jeans er. Always press.com thing, watch it

double as tunics over skinny patterns into leggings, skirts and high top sneakers. wanting for Ellen Page.

jeans and leggings, then go to and pants. But be sure to wear Keep this season stylish! to please, She is abso-

work with tights. them with a long sweater or tu- Bliss obliges. For a while, she lutely charming! In theaters

Let’s face it girls, do you nic top. manages to keep up her pageant now!!



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10 Entertainment November ‘09



Nuggies: Noise? Sufjan Stevens: The BQE

By clArA liBerov over the jams of Ginamarie, By emily mckinStry of violins

“Breaking the Ice” is some- who now is living her dream Sufjan Stevens, indie-folk a g a i n s t

thing beyond just a title for a as a near part of the band, and singer-songwriter, presented a sweet

song on the first Nuggies EP, Clara. his movie The BQE Saturday sound-

it is their impact on the music In June, Lederman nearly October 24th 2009 at the 92Y ing guitar

world as well. If the sounds of lost faith in music. Since “Upper Tribeca in New York City. This easily cap-

Black Moth Super Rainbow, Lip” went platinum, he swore he movie, as Stevens himself, is tured ev-

Jack Johnson, Modeselek- would not write music anymore, “40 minutes of traffic”. The e r y o n e ’ s

tor, and the sounds of carrots claiming, “It’s not about money, idea was brought to him by attention.

chopped directly on a granite it’s about change.” The song an- the Brooklyn Academy of Mu- You could

counter top appeal to you, then gered him; it lacked the noise sic and became a part of their see the

perhaps Nuggies, the upcom- and post-music aspects that Next Wave Festival. He record- emotions

ing local band, will be a new originally drew him to the music ed clips of the sights along the p o u r i n g

favorite. “I love Nuggies,” said business. Lederman of Nuggies Brooklyn-Queens Expressway out of Da-

Ginamarie Engels, senior. “I’ve disposed it, nearly disposing and set the film to an intense vid Smith,

honestly played them on repeat of his career completely. Come film score, which he composed. their sing-

on my iPod since their first re- August, senior Simon Turkel, His score was so brilliant that er and

lease.” Nuggies’s booking agent and you weren’t bored to tears by guitar-

Front man Eli (Ehl-ee) manager, brought Eli back into the continuous lines of traffic. ist, who

Lederman, college junior at the studio and played guitar on This made me fully appreciate c l o s e d

UVM says, “It’s about putting his new upcoming record. the technique and style of his his eyes

familiar sounds together in new “It’s hard to ignore talent album. through-

ways. People love it or hate it, like that which Nuggies has. Most known for his albums out all Photo By www.creativedeconstruction.com/

but I find that people can pull Nuggies will be what the fu- such as Illinois and Seven his songs. animals of which Stevens’s

really interesting ideas out of ture listens to as the classics,” Swans, he beautifully arranges The spectators computer could only describe.

my music, and the bottom line Simon Turkel states, “when acoustic and orchestral pieces were compelled to do the same. As if this night couldn’t be

is… I’m not writing this to coming generations forget of to fully express the emotional They couldn’t help but be en- any better, I also got the privi-

please them; it’s for me.” Eli is the Beatles, the Band and Bob, aspect of his songs. Along with tranced by the soothing vocals. lege to meet and speak with

open to any inspiration; he col- they’ll be listening to Nuggies.” that, Sufjan is an artist which Once DM Smith finished, a this man. Humble and down-to-

laborated with junior, Clara Li- Can Nuggies truly be de- explores multiple genres. If you string quartet, Osso, performed. earth, he treated everyone as if

berov in April and has put out a scribed? Not really. The sounds haven’t heard of him, listen to These four ladies presented Ste- they were his best friend. The

new album just recently called can be heard at www.myspace. “Chicago” or “Casimir Pulaski vens’s album, Enjoy Your Rab- conversation seemed normal,

Native American President. com/nuggiestheband. Compet- Day” and it is almost guar- bit. This album is much differ- like he was just another fan

When Nuggies made its ing to change the consistency anteed that you’ll fall in love ent from Sufjan Stevens’s usual waiting to embrace the indie

first notch on the charts, Eli of music’s membrane with lo- with the sincerity of his music. albums as it is purely electronic: culture. Rather than the situ-

was inspired and recruited cal bands like indie sensations Although unknown to popular sounds made by the computer ation being overly awkward, it

new heads for another project Club for Growth, one thing is culture, Sufjan Stevens is wide- which express the different ani- was as if I had just met a close

almost immediately. From his clear, music is something more ly accepted within the modern mals of the Chinese zodiac. As if friend. From his music, I had

fingers and a Garage Band pro- updateable than the fashion on music scene as a respectable, this wasn’t interesting enough, already seen into the depths of

gram, he pulled a record of love our backs. If there was ever a multi-instrumentalist musi- Osso intensified this album his soul and just with a hand

songs together, fusing hearts all music revolution before, Nug- cian. with their violins, viola, and cel- shake and a smiling face all of

over the Northern Hemisphere. gies raised the bar with a ridic- Also at the show the artist, lo. Not only could you hear, but those songs and sounds sud-

What genuinely brought Nug- ulous force, that even they are DM Stith and an accompany- also feel the emotions of seren- denly became genuine and real,

gies to fame was “Upper Lip”, unaware of their own impact. ing band opened with their 5 ity, fear, lightheartedness, and topping off an exceptional night

a song Eli free-styled and sang song set which blew the mind rage which saturated their mu- made by a brilliant man.

of the audience. Their explosion sic. Osso provided life to these





The Blueprint 3 Review

The Monthly Mix By Alex SchwArtz

As I was listening to this

album in the car on the way to

about the song is Jay-Z’s lyrics

over Mr. Hudson’s singing. This

song is very laid back and enjoy-

New York City, all I could think able.

By Alex SchwArtz about doing was taking the CD Another song that caught

Although summer is gone, our memories never cease. This is a list comprised of numerous out and putting in Kid Cudi’s my attention was “Already

songs that trigger my personal memory of summer 2009. In addition to these summer hits, there new album. This is exactly what Home” featuring Kid Cudi. Due

are a few up and coming songs that some may not yet be familiar with. Knowing that the begin- I did. to the fact that Cudi is one of my

ning of school may be stressful for students, some of this music can bring back memories of those Jay-Z seemed to be focused personal favorite new artists

carefree summer days. Enjoy! on not using auto tune (a voice this song was very appealing to

synthesizer). I think that he me and easy to listen to. I really

was trying to imply that he did liked the beat to this song and

1. Run This Town – Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West not “sell out”. In my opinion, Kid Cudi’s voice in the chorus.

what he did was worse. He went Another song that I found

2. Use Somebody- Kings Of Leon pop! For those of you who are fa- somewhat tolerable was “What

miliar with Jay-Z’s previous al- We Talkin’ About” featuring

3. She Wolf- Shakira bums, it is easy to see that this Luke Steele. This song speaks

is not the Jay-Z that we hip hop about how Jay-Z isn’t your typi-

4. Supernova- Mr. Hudson and Kanye West enthusiasts want to hear. Pop is cal rapper, he is talks about real

for Britney Spears fans. life scenarios and problems. I

5. Viva La Vida- Coldplay Despite the fact that Jay-Z do respect the fact that Jay-Z

is now a Pop artist, there are a is speaking about things other

6. Embrace the Martian- Kid Cudi few songs that did catch my at- than girls, cars, and money in

tention. He teams with the up his songs, so this track held

7. Sexy Chick- David Guetta and Akon and coming artist Mr. Hudson to some appeal to me. Overall, be-

create a spin off of Alphaville’s ing an avid Jay-Z listener, I am

8. Pursuit Of Happiness- Kid Cudi, MGMT, and ratatat “Forever Young” titled fittingly, disappointed with this album.

“Young Forever”. What I like

9. Evacuate The Dace Floor- Cascada

10.Young Forever- Jay-Z and Mr. Hudson

11.Down- Jay Sean

Jaicko

By Alex SchwArtz Voluptuous, I’m loving it

In the second verse of the Now you’ve got me singing’

12.Replay- Iyaz song “OH YEAH” by Jaicko oh yeah”. What does that even

(Jay-Ko) he says “I know this mean? If you can figure it out

S

13. ilent Treatment- The Roots song a little annoying, oh yeah.” please let me know! On the

He is not kidding. To tell you the whole, I would rate this song a

14.Bittersweet Symphony- The Verve truth I could not even tell you 2 out of 10. The only positive as-

what this song is about. pect of this song is that the beat

15.Why I Am- Dave Mathews Band The lyrics have no meaning is somewhat catchy. Other than

and are quite ridiculous. Jaicko the beat I could not see why

seems to be more concentrated anyone would enjoy listening to

on rhyming than making sense. this song. It is horrendous.

Jaicko repetitively says “Then I

peep to little miss muffin, fresh

out the oven. Can I take a bite?

’cause you look so scrumptious.





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11 Sports November ‘09



Rams Pull Out Rising Young Talent

Victory over On Football Team

Vikings

those who had their entire fac-

By Andrei KorchAgin es painted in purple and gold

It was a true underdog sto- or those with mini-bullhorns,

ry. After 6 long years of constant whose voices were sore at the

defeat, North finally beat South end of the night.

during their annual matchup in During the halftime show,

Varsity Football, to claim the North’s cheerleaders put on a

Supervisor’s Cup on Friday, good spectacle, cheering and

September 25th. The score was dancing to music. At the same

13-10, and the game could have time, North’s band played

gone either way at a moment’s cheerful music to rile up the

notice. Senior Billy Walsh, the cheerleaders and the crowd.

Rams’ tight end, said “I’m ex- In the final seconds of the

cited. Now we have a chance to game, when it was clear that

get into the playoffs. Winning the Rams had clinched the Cup, Photo By Jordan Held Photo By Jordan Held

the game was a big confidence the North students erupted in Nick Termini, linebacker for the Rams Travis Samuels, running back and defensive back for the Rams

booster. Now we’re getting our deafening applause, overjoyed

season on track.” at the sight of their own football By Kyle diAz ing football in sixth grade for the ing football for the New City

The atmosphere in the team winning against South at In what is becoming an ex- Valley Cottage Indians. Termini Rams. Samuels was introduced

stands was charged with ex- last. South’s students stood si- citing football season for the was brought into the game by his to the game by his three older

citement. Everyone was stand- lently and dejected when their Rams, two players stand out neighbor, who already played for brothers: Robin, Jason and

ing up, trying to get a glimpse long-favored team lost. among the rest of the team. Nick the Indians and wanted Termini Dane. All three brothers played

of the game, despite repeated Senior Chris Trainor, the Termini and Travis Samuels are to join the team. Both Termini for the Rams before Samuels, so

nagging by the security guards quarterback, may have said it the only sophomores on a team and Samuels played at Don Bos- he is no stranger to the Clark-

to sit down. North’s section best – “I feel it was a big win that is comprised mostly of ju- co Prep before transferring to stown North program. When

thunderously cheered every for us. Two more wins and we niors and seniors. Both Termini North for their sophomore years asked about playing for Varsity,

time the Rams scored, and even make the playoffs. We all knew and Samuels have played promi- and eventually getting brought Samuels said, “I was never sure

every time they did not. The we had to go big or go home. nent roles for the Rams so far, up to play Varsity for the Rams. whether I’d make Varsity and

stands were also dotted with So we went big, then we went with Termini becoming a strong When asked about his experi- what kind of playing time I would

the especially spirited students: home.” defensive presence at lineback- ences on Varsity so far, Termini get, but I was still confident that

er and Samuels excelling at responded, “It’s been great. So Coach Trongone would give me





Boys Semi-Final

running the ball on offense as far I’ve really improved my game a chance and I made the most

well as returning kick-offs and playing on Varsity. The team is out of my chance.” Samuels has

punts. Both players were also really close, which helps us play been surprised by his amount of

huge for the Rams in their first and improve together.” Termini playing time for the Rams, but





For Volleyball

win against the South Vikings in was surprised when he was told has continued to produce none-

six years, with Samuels scoring he made Varsity but hopes to theless. He looks forward to

one of two Rams’ touchdowns make the most out of his oppor- using his experience on Varsity

and Termini recovering a Viking tunity. “I may only be a sopho- to be a leader in the future. “I

By hyungjin PArK James Hodgens, another fumble in the closing minutes of more, but I’m still going to play know there’s a lot of pressure

The atmosphere was tense North student, added to her by the game, sealing a win for the as hard as everyone else.” on me, but Coach expects me to

as the two teams faced each oth- stating that “Our team encom- Rams. Travis Samuels was seven play to my top potential, and I’m

er from opposite sides of the net. passes teamwork, dedication, Nick Termini started play- years old when he started play- going to do just that.”

Suddenly, a loud “Go North!” and a winning spirit.”

from the stands broke the ten-

sion, as both teams huddled to-

gether in rallies to boost their

The first two matches went

by quickly, as North rolled by

with 25-14 and 25-15 victories,

Rams Rumble on

Homecoming Night

adrenaline. but some of their intensity died

Co-captain Josh Housman down in the third match.

predicted that “If we play true According to player Jona-

Clarkstown North Volleyball, than Studwell, “We fell apart,

we’ll come out with a good win.” we got tired, and as a result we

Sure enough, North started off barely got anything over the

fiercely and aggressively, abso- net.” It was a close match, but

lutely crushing the South de- an excellent spike by Aaron Leb-

fense with an unrelenting at- ron earned the Rams the last

tack. The crowd was just as into point and won them the game in

the game as the players were. a nerve-wracking 25-23 match.

Kara Goldstein, a North Josh Housman was the star

student, replied that “I come to of the game, with an impressive

these games because of the im- 7 kills and 8 blocks, but every

mense school spirit that these player contributed to the North

boys exhibit. Their energy is victory. Co-captain Brian Fliegel

contagious and I love being part said afterterwards,“our coaches

of it.” prepared us well for this game.”

Photo By Brian Rindari Photo By Brian Rinciari





Football Game Scores

Rams break huddle during North-South game Rams line up during North-South game

By griffin gold jority of the game. After the scoring any more points and sur-

From the first snap to the big stop on fourth down, junior rendering 15 points to the Lanc-

Ramapo L, 6-14 last, the Rams “brought their quarterback Luke Sullivan ers. The final score was 40-15.

best on the night that mattered threw a strike into the end zone Tareek Turner, who had 7

the most,” said Marie Sheri- to give the Rams a 14-0 lead. A carries for 91 yards and a touch-

At North Rockland L, 0-26 dan, junior. The homecoming huge run by junior running back down, said, “It was an important

game versus Lincoln started Tareek Turner made the score game because we really needed

with a great drive by the home 21-0. On the ensuing kickoff, this win, especially at home. We

At Clarkstown South W, 13-10 team, which concluded with a Lincoln fumbled and the Rams have not won a game here all

touchdown by sophomore run- recovered the ball. A few plays season. We had a good week of

At Mamaroneck L, 6-14 ning back Travis Samuels. The

defense then stopped Lincoln

later the Rams scored again

making it 27-0. As halftime ap-

practice prior to the game and

we wanted to show our respect to

on fourth down in the following proached, the Rams kept on rum- the fans by winning that game.”

Suffern L, 12-41 drive. The defense, led by senior bling and extended their lead to The fans, led by the seniors,

captain Mike Ciaferdini, played 33-0. The 33 points scored were were very spirited for the entire

outstandingly the whole night. more than the Rams have scored game and seemed to be having a

Lincoln W, 40-15 Senior Jonathan Studwell was in a game all season, let alone in great time watching their team

proud of the defense, adding one half. play some of its best football of

that he was “glad that they sti- The Rams came out of the the year.

At Mahopac L, 0-35 fled the Lincoln offense all night gates to start the second half North students are hoping

long.” with a blocked punt that was that the Rams can keep up the

At Ramapo W, 14-0 The stellar play by the de-

fense gave the Rams great field

taken for a touchdown to make

it 40-0. They went easy on Lin-

good work and continue to win

games.

position on offense for the ma- coln for the rest of the game, not



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12 Sports November ‘09



Fall Varsity Captains 2009

Boy’s Volleyball Steven Shilale ,

Dance Alyssa D’Aquino,

Girl’s

Josh Housman,

Brian Fliegel

Megan Heck-

mann,

Adrienne Favorito

Field

Hockey

Head Coach :

Ms. Kerry Sullivan Head Coaches:

Ms. Stacie Bolin &

Asst. Coach: Ms. Peggy Finch

Mr. Chris Robinson









Steven: “My favorite match was last year when we beat South in

the semi’s. Our huddles before the games drive our adrenaline. We Adrienne: “I really hoped for a ‘captain’ position because I have a

are the most spirited team at North and we feel confident that we’ll lot of ideas for our team to continue to improve, but even if a team

be able to win sectionals!” member is not a captain, we all contribute ideas in order for our

team to be the best it can be.”





Girl’s Swim Team Football

Danielle Pesin (let)

& Nilofer Sidhu Mike Ciafardini,

(second from right) Joe Sanchez Lindsey Carroll, Emily Hunt, Laura Brennan

Head Coach - Ms. Danielle Trainor;

Head Coach: Head Coach: Asst. Coach - Ms. Doreen Merrigan

Mr. John Edwards: Mr. Joe Trongone Laura: “We are expecting to

Asst. Coaches : have a successful season this

Asst. Coaches: year if we play hard. I was so ex-

Mr. Thomas Boyle & Mr. Matt Ferreri

Ms. Liz Ruggiero cited for our game against South

Mr. Phil Henderson and for the Homecoming game.

This season has been a memo-

rable one”



Nilofer: “Joining the team as a freshman, I had the opportunity to

meet everyone currently on the team. Being a veteran on the team,

I knew all the ins and outs and I had a good relationship with the

Mike: “This is my second year on varsity and I am hoping to con-

tinue playing football after high school. The two games that I was

excited about were against South and the Homecoming Game. Win-

Cross

coaches and swimmers.I love the team unity. These girls are my

best friends. I would trust them with my life.”

ning homecoming was a big moment for the team.”

Country

Tennis Head Coach:

Girl’s Soccer

Mr. Alan Schwartz Maya Kantor & Krista Buschbacher

Head Coach - Mr. Eric Kurz

Asst. Coach - Ms. Dawn Veilleux





Maya: “I have worked hard

playing soccer since I was

five, and it was a huge ac-

complishment to have been Michael Tanowitz, Russ Vignali

made captain. My favorite Coach - Mr. Chris Conti

thing about playing soccer

is being able to push myself Russ: “I plan to run in college

Lara Tarle: “It’s great to see everyone’s enthusiasm. I’ve spent my and make a difference on and am being looked at by Divi-

whole high school career on the tennis team and we got more and my team.” sion I and Division III schools.

more hyped up as each year went on.I love the camaraderie of our This year I’m excited for the

team. We all make sure everyone’s energy is up and cheer each other Grout Invitational in Albany

on. I will miss the competition every day.” and the Championship Meet.”



Cheerleading Boys

Girl’s Volleyball Christina Ippolito,





Alissa Malowitz, Kate Westervelt, Cat

Danielle Big,

Megan Lenihan,

Arielle Freiling,

Soccer

Darling, Head Coach: Ms. Ann Metz

Head Coach:

Asst. Coach: Ms. Cheryl Westervelt Ms. Ann Dilonardo



Cat Darling: “My favorite

part of playing volleyball is

beating South. I will miss not

being able to play for North

any more, but I will play in

college.” Adelfolahan Odunlade , Josh Raines,

Adam Gotlin, John Vella

Coach - Mr. Bryan Bentley,

Girl’s Cross Country Asst. Coach - Mr. Jason Daw



Allison DiBarba, Lauren Krouskoff Josh: “Our goal this year is to

win as many games as possible.

Head Coach: Ms. Heidi Lappi Arielle Friehling: “This year, we have a wide distribution of ages, This is my second year on var-

but even so, our team is so close and works together well. We have sity, and what I will really miss

Lauren: “I started varsity in fresh- been able to accomplish great new things with stunting.One thing I is playing my favorite sport com-

man year and I am considering run- love is when the group gets a new stunt. We accomplish great things petitively. My favorite memory

ning in college, but I’ve had injuries because we all help each other and we’re always offering each other was beating Tappan Zee in over-

over the years, so this year I want to advice.” time last year.”

stay healthy. One of the events we

are looking forward to the most this

year is the Albany overnight meet.”



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