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Volume 34 Issue 9 May 27, 2009



Classes stay or go How ready

is CPS, WY

to deal with

emergencies?

Staff and students a lockdown. During a

divided on the issue lockdown, all doors and

windows are shut and

of safety locked, and everyone is to

remain inside until further

It’s something that is notice.

rarely the subject of hallway The third situation,

conversations, but has a Shelter in Place, is

tremendous impact on the designed to protect

daily lives of every student students and staff from

at WY. The school is a tornadoes or other dangers.

relatively calm place, and The students are directed

that causes students not to a safe location within

to think about the issue, the school; in our case that

turning their attention to would be the basement.

other things. They are to remain there

But this has not been a until further notice.

safe year for CPS students; When it comes to

over 30 have been killed emergency situations,

In the final days, students work on projects in Drafting. This year will be the last year for this year. Students have our school seems well

drafting and architecture classes. Photo by Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor been restricted to home prepared. Exit maps for

basketball games because fires and tornadoes are

Some classes schedule change. affected but also the of increasing violence at posted on doors all across

Henry Ortiz ’11 and Ysier counselors. Now they have these functions as well. the school. But what

available here at WY Copeland ’11 both enrolled to meet with all the students Now that the H1N1 virus worries many students is

will be cut for next for PE-III for the upcoming that signed up for invalid has permeated the student the possibility of an attack

school year school year and now have to classes. body, it’s important to ask from within the school.

consider other options. “It is difficult to try the question: are we safe at “Anybody can get in the

Classes that were on “I feel PE-III is important to accommodate all the this school? doors at anytime,” says

the programming sheet at and shouldn’t be dropped needs of the students, it According to CPS, every Karyn Todd ’09. “It’s scary.”

the beginning of the year, because it is a class that is probably the most work school is to have a Safe Lots of other WY

are not an option now. PE- helps me stay healthy and during the first couple weeks School Plan as well as an students worry about

III, PE-IV, and Drafting and in shape during the school of school,” says Counselor Emergency Management people who enter the

Architecture will not be year,” says Copeland. Dana Stearns. Plan. Teachers, school because someone

available next year. Ortiz is a little more Once the class is dropped administrators, and staff opened a door from the

Latin was on the list flexible and laid back than by the administration it is are supposed to run drills inside. With doors on every

for classes to be cut, but Copeland. the job of the counselor to with students to get them side of the three buildings

according to the World “I guess I will just have to find a class that has enough familiar with these plans. that make up the school,

Languages department it is take dance next year,” says room for another student. The first situation is this problem is a daily

back on for next year. Ortiz. This class has to also fit in an evacuation. In order occurrence.

There are classes cut Many students who with the student’s schedule, to alert students and Assistant Principal Mark

every year, but this year signed up for drafting will or else they have to have a staff of an emergency, an Grishaber thinks that this

many of those classes did take an art course instead. complete schedule change. incident commander, or is a problem that can be

not have enough students Drafting was considered There are not a lot of administrator, orders an easily solved. He says that

enrolled. There is a certain being dropped about three classes being dropped for evacuation either through before 9 a.m., only two

number of students that years ago, but this year it is the upcoming school year, the PA system or by pulling doors can be entered by

have to be enrolled and for certain. so in the end it should be for the fire alarm. The staff students, the door facing

those classes did not reach “I think it is a the best and many students leads the students out of the parking lot in the Arts

the standards for this year. combination of politics, should not be affected. Also, the building to a designated Building, and the door

These decisions are made by and WY leading more to sections of popular classes location. to the main office, both

the administration and not becoming a performing arts were added. For instance, The school’s guarded by security guards.

the programming office. school and not technology. next year, there will be five performance in this “Don’t open doors for

Last year Ceramics was Students would prefer to guitar classes. situation has been other people,” he says,

one of the classes cut by the take a blow off class that smooth and rarely causes referring to people who do

administration. would not have a lot of Ryann Starks/Staff Reporter problems. In the past few not attend the school.

fire drills, students have

Some students that

registered in the classes

homework, and that would

be an easy A,” says Drafting evacuated the school in an Emergency

that are being dropped next teacher Dennis Martini. orderly fashion. cont. on page two

year now have to make a Not only are the students The next situation is

news

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English teacher

travels to India

English teacher Liz orphaned children as well

as visited the world famous

Graf sprends time in Howrah Bridge . She also

India found time to visit some of

India ’s other cities, such as

Darjeeling and Varanasi .

English teacher Elizabeth To sum up her experience

Graf recently spent all of in Asia, Graf stated, “It was

April teaching at different completely amazing to travel

schools in Kolkata, India. to a country so similar,

The students she taught yet so different than your

were diverse in age. They own. Students in Kolkata

ranged from younger are just like the students

children to young adults. here in Chicago --they have

Graf’s day typically ran the same hopes and dreams

from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 of becoming great. The

p.m. as she taught seven main difference between

classes a day. These classes the two is the context in

consisted of literary analysis which these dreams are

workshops and speech dreamed. There is no place

writing, among others. She in the world as incredibly

also conducted teacher intense as Kolkata.”

workshops, talking about So even though India is

rubrics and teaching English literally a world away and

language learners. their culture may seem

Whenever Graf managed immensely different than

to find some free time, ours, the lesson here is that

she was able to explore we are not that far apart.

some of the landmarks of

Kolkata. She volunteered at Bryan Gibbons/Staff Reporter

Mother Theresa’s house for







Who’s that in

our building?

WY building used for conducts an after school

program. Kids ranging from

many purposes other English teacher poses with some of the children she met in India. Graf took many photos

ages 6 to 12 use classroom and enjoyed sharing them with her WY classes. Photo courtesy of English teacher Liz Graf

than school 156 and Gym C. The

program offers homework

For most of us, WY serves

our academic, athletic, and

social needs. However, WY

extends its reach to the

help and tutoring, and

fitness and sports skills

training.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Academic teams Ready to

community, providing its

facilities to churches, the

Chicago Park District, and

universities.

at 5 pm, cohorts from

National Louis University,

Dominican University and

Concordia teach courses to

represent WY well work?

Life Changers WY teachers to help them

International Church earn their Masters Degree. Academic teams national title.

The Academic Center

Jobs are still possible

conducts regular Sunday Chief Engineer Keith surpass all Future Problem Solvers even in this economy

sermons in the Theatre and Karieva is responsible for expectation and bring competed in the All Metro

Red House. They begin at 8 making sure all is prepared Finding a job may seem

am and continue until 4 pm. for each program. many awards to WY tournament and won first,

second and third in every pretty overwhelming; I mean,

Chicago Christian Church WY is always available for category! where do you even begin?

congregate in Gold and rental. Often times charities, Everyone knows how well Start out simple and ask

Green House, conducting WY athletics has done this Math team has had your own friends and family.

churches, and the Chicago past year, but our academic a great year including a

their meetings at the same Police Department use our second place finish in city. Students agree that the

time as Life Chargers facilities. Young is always teams have done just as well easiest way to find a job is by

International. Believe it or if not beter when compared Eighth graders finished first simply asking around.

willing to extend its hand to to the competition they went in state and seventh graders

not, there have even been the community, in any way finished third in state in their “I”m going to be a

weddings held here at WY. they can. up aginst. secretary at Brandon and

Monday through Friday, With yet another math contests. Burg law firm,” says Jasmine

the Chicago Park District Paul Timlin/Staff Reporter state title, the Academic These accomplishments, Wright ’10, “My dad got me

Decathalon team continued might sometimes be the job, without him I don’t

their streak of dominance overshawdowed by our know what I would do this

over the state of Illinois, school’s great athletic summer!” Wright, like many

and with a 5th place finish achievements, but they other students went to her

in the national competition, show that WY is truly and all- family for a job. Logically it

they were able to show once around school with a great would make sense to go to

again that WY is always a balance. friends and family first when

serious contender for the job hunting.

Nathan Shuftan/Copy Editor “My friend told me

about this sweet job being



Emergency

superlead

story

Cont. from

page one

an usher,” says Doneri

Mayhay ’09. “Basically,

you check people’s tickets,

but you get to see a lot of

Timothy believes that the

He Fett/Staff Reporter between students and concerts while doing it.”

school can remain safe if staff,” she says. Other students locate jobs

students do not open the The verdict: our school the more traditional way: by

doors for others. seems to be pretty safe. researching.

But what of the security Its swift response to the “I looked online at AMC.

guards? Students don’t H1N1 outbreak is another com to find my job,” says

feel safe because of their indicator of that safety. Courtney Evans ’10 a

presence. “Cite one major incident movie theatre employee,

“I don’t trust the in the past three years,” “There was definitely some

security [guards] to keep says Grishaber. searching involved.”

us safe,” says Grace Ultimately, it is a shared No matter how you find

Batiste ’09. effort to prevent our school a job, you must make a

Ileana Ramos ’09 from becoming another good impression in order to

doesn’t think they make Columbine, or to prevent get hired. It is important to

much of a difference. it from being shut down dress appropriate and be

“They’re as effective as like Kilmer Elementary. polite and confident when

any other personnel,” she Students, as well as interviewing. Make sure

says. teachers and staff, must all that you show up on time;

In the end, Ramos shoulder the responsibility you’re lucky to find any job

believes it’s up to both the to ensure that this is a openings at all, so you want

students and the staff to safe place to receive an to make sure you nail the

make sure that the doors education. one you apply for.

Elementary school students gather in the PE Building every- are closed to intruders.

day for Park District programs. Photo by Casey Ferrantella/ “The responsibility Edward Washington/News Rachel Joravsky/Entertainment

Photo Editor to open doors is shared Editor Editor

localized news

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New bill Grad

gives shows

rights support

to credit for 2016

card Olympics

Chicago is one of

users four cities to be

selected as bid

finalists for the

Credit Card Rates 2016 Olympics and

Blowing up in your Paralympics

face? Bad Credit Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio

de Janeiro, are cities that

Keeping you back? You may see a lot less playing in the park when the dogs take over. Students take advan- will also be considered

Who’s credit is it tage of the space they have to play soccer. Photo by Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor to hold the Olympics. If

anyway? Chicago is chosen, the



Friction between athletes,

Olympics will be held in

If you go out and spend historic parks that seem

80 bucks on a brand new like an ideal place for the

chrome, four slice, wireless event.



local residents at park

powered, auto buttering In September of 2009,

toaster; and somehow the publication of the

during your breakfast this Evaluation Commission

toaster blows up in your report will take place,

face; turning breakfast into and on Oct. 2, 2009

a total buzz kill since your Say it ain’t so, free that lets them use the field

from 3:00-5:30 PM every

him,” says baseball player

Andrew Platt 09. “It’s just the election of the Host

toast, and half your face is Skinner no more? day. Even though the fields a testament to how little City will take place in

burned. Skinner Park is a beloved are completely under their jurisdiction our sports teams Copenhagen, Denmark.

There are laws out piece of the WY athletic control during that time have when we play.” Advertising for the

there to protect you as a community. Sadly, it may period, athletes still must “ There have been times event has skyrocketed

consumer. You go out and become harder and harder face distractions such as when we are practicing in order to make people

spend money on this product for WY athletes to use the dogs and perturbed park and people in the park will aware of the upcoming

hoping that it doesn’t “blow field on Adams. goers. threaten to let their dogs off Olympics and Paralympic

up in your face,” but if it Due to the current state “If it were up to me, their leash if we don’t stop events. Support for the

does you should have rights of the economy, the Chicago every yuppie who interrupts practicing, which we have a Olympics in Chicago has

as a consumer, right? Park District is considering a sporting event should permit to do,” says soccer risen, also.

Well that has been the charging a fee to use their be strangled by their dog player Carolina Clark ’10, One hundred and

debate in congress in the land. Even though every leash,” says Josh Locks “They said that sports are seven people are on the

last few months over credit Chicago Public School has sophomore baseball coach, ‘monopolizing the park’” International Olympic

cards. You start off with a an agreement with the park “They don’t respect the fact With WY already giving Committee (IOC), taking

nice low interest rate of 0%, districts to use their facilities that there are other things the park district gym part in the crucial voting

finances has been going for free, the park district is going on and that walking a space after school and process. Chicago can gain

fine, and you even use your considering reneging on that dog doesn’t take precedent on weekends as well as a lot from the Olympics

credit card to buy a new original plan. over 30 kids.” maintenance on the two being held here.

toaster. “We are upholding our One such incident fields with WY using their “Chicago would benefit

But not everything is as side of the bargain,” said occurred during a varsity facilities for only 2 and a half from an improved public

good as it seems, especially Athletic Director Chris baseball game against hours a day, the question transit system, newly

when it comes to credit. Cassidy. “There is a point Morgan Park. An unleashed must be asked, is it fair for paved roads (Chicago

If you miss a couple of where you have to ask dog hopped over the fence the park district to charge sure as heck needs ‘em)

payments you’ll find your yourself where are the perks on the baseball field and WY for use of Skinner Park? jobs and tons of new

new easy on the pocket in letting them use our chased the Morgan Park “It just wouldn’t be fair,” sports facilities. The

credit card has a ridiculous gyms…. every school has a centerfielder from the said Cassidy. “We have a youth of Chicago would

pain in the rear end interest park district for the school outfield to the WY dugout. written agreement with the benefit from new sports

rate of 25%. to use, there is simply not “It was kind of funny to park and things like that facilities and opportunities

Starting in the year enough space.” see but in reality it could should stand.” to try new sports,” says

2010, the government will As it stands right now, have ended up really Paralympian, Greta

limit the malicious tactics of WY has a seasonal permit serious. The dog looked Neimanas ‘06.

credit card companies. for softball and soccer mean and could have bit Eric Short/Opinions Editor Because of our

Limited interest rate diversity, our multiple





New exhibit for

hikes: Interest rate hikes on fellow visitors get sorted neighborhoods, and

existing balances would be into their favorite Hogwarts the history, Chicago

allowed only under limited house. The employees are representatives believe

conditions. all dressed up in their Harry this would be the most

More time to pay ideal city for the 2016



Harry Potter fans

monthly bills: Credit card Potter attire, speaking Olympic and Paralympics

issuers would have to give with British accents, being games.

card account holders “a very friendly. The HP “Chicago would be

reasonable amount of movie music rings in the a good place for the

time” to make payments on background as you walk Paralympics because it

monthly bills. That means around the huge exhibit. would push the Paralympic

payments would be due at The main features of the movement ahead. Right

least 21 days after they are exhibit are the authentic now only about 65% of

mailed or delivered. clothes and sets from the Americans know what

Clearer due dates; no movie that you can see but the Paralympics are

more early or arbitrary due not touch. The most eye (they are NOT the Special

dates of payments. opening thing about the Olympics) and having the

No more double cycling; exhibit was Hagrid’s hut. Games- both Olympic and

credit card companies Standing in the hut is a 12 Paralympic- in Chicago

usually go back to your foot manikin of Hagrid with would really showcase

previous billing cycle to his clothes on. the movement,” says

calculate your interest which “I thought the exhibit Neimanas.

would cause a tremendous was great,” exclaimed

increase. Jessica Clement ‘11. Alyssa Rathan/Staff Reporter

And the one that credit “Sitting in Hagrid’s chair

card holders will surely love, was probably the best.

a limit on over limit fees. Also throwing the quaffles

This means, if you make a through the ring was fun.

transaction that exceeds The museum gives visitors

the funds on your credit a good chance of having

card, that transaction would fun too!”

be rejected instead of you When visiting the exhibit, Harry Potter’s story comes to Bits and pieces of

being subjected to pay the life. Photo by Kelly Ford/Entertainment Editor Hogwarts school from

difference and a fee from the movie has been built

your credit card companies. in a tent outside of the

Even though a lot of A new exhibit is automobiles but Harry

Potter is the new interest.

museum. Visitors will also

consumers think more taking the Museum of get their first glimpse of

Museum visitors can the 6th movie which comes

should be done to protect

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Science and Industry look at the props and out this summer at the

buyers, these new laws by storm artistry that went into the

making of the HP movies.

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should be more than enough Harry Potter is now parts from the set will be

to make sure you’re credit mesmerizing kids in People can see their own there including a Gryffindor

card doesn’t blow up in your this notorious Hyde obsession when visiting, not common room and owlry.

face. Park museum. Sure, just watch it on film.

the museum may be When you get into the Charlie Stanton/Local News

Dyren Blalock/Designer into planes, trains and HP exhibit you’ll see some Editor

Photo by Joe Kusumoto

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GPS was their best friend. into his music. Anything from your The Britney Spears comeback has

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type in the name, city and of his new album coming out on Britney also recently had a

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like that a map is laid out or performs at Andy’s Jazz Club often the top, and juggling her family and

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those who aren’t good at Wilkes is a Chicago-area product Britney most importantly has

following maps. out of Richards High School. He been touring for the first time in

“I love GPS, best thing jumped on the Chicago jazz scene five long, eventful years. Her Circus

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my Tom Tom really gets Ensemble of Chicago under Roscoe Starring Britney Spears’, has been

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it talks more than I do,” with greats such as Wynton Marsalis will always have it! The best part of

states Ysaye McKeever ‘09. and Roy Hargrove. Wilkes goes on every performance is Britney’s pure

Mckeever says her GPS worldwide tours and is extremely presence.

sometimes gets on her successful. The fact that she is back and

nerves with its talking, but If you want to listen to a fusion of working it out is proof that we can all

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Summer in Beacon loves...





Festivals

Chicago means

fairs and

festivals every

weekend

25-27: Oktoberfest

Upcoming Festivals

Mark your calendars for

these fun events!

MAY

27-30: Chicago Turkish Festival

30-31: Do-Division Street Fest and

Sidewalk Sale

JUNE

6-7: Gospel Music Festival

8-Taste of Whitney Young

12-14: Chicago Blues Fest

12-14: Ribfest Chicago

13-14: Wells Street Art Festival

26-5: Taste of Chicago

28: Pride Parade

JULY

10-12: Irish American Heritage

Festival

17-19: Pitchfork Music Festival

19: Chinatown Summer Fair

25: Venetian Night

31-2: Gold Coast Art Fair

AUGUST

1-2: Retro on Roscoe

7-9: Lollapalooza

8-9: Wrigleyville Summerfest

15-16: Air and Water Show

29-30: Taste of Greece

29-30: Viva! Chicago Latin Music

Festival

SEPTEMBER

4-6: Chicago Jazz Festival

5-6: Bash on Wabash

12-13: Renagade Craft Fair







Great food Chicago music Summer Fests

this summer festivals are a with arts and

in Chicago big hit crafts

Looking for some cool food related events

this summer? There are tons of fun and

A highlight of many people’s summers

are getting to go to shows and seeing all

Chicago is filled with different

interesting food festivals, expos, and seminars of their favorite bands. Chicago is host to festivals to choose from

going on from May-October this year. Besides many music festivals over the summer that Summer is just around the corner and many

of

the infamous Taste th Chicago, which is going showcases many big name bands. people are looking for things to do. There are

on starting June 26 through July 5th, there are Lollapalooza, being the most popular, will many festivals in the Chicago area to keep

many other notable food events. Ribfest, which have over 50 artists and bands performing you busy and well entertained. The West Fest

is an annual event that has been held in the there. Lollapalooza starts August 7th and 2009 is one of the most popular festivals

Lincoln/Irving ParkthArea since 1999 is going ends August 9th, and tickets are still available to attend. It’s a street fest along Chicago

to be held June 12 -14th this year. There will for just under $200. Lollapalooza will be held Avenue from Damen Avenue to Wood Street

also be a Cheese convention, bagel fest, and in Grant Park, Downtown. Some big artists that features more than 100 arts and crafts

strawberry fest coming to neighboring Chicago who will be there are The Killers, The Beastie vendors, live music by local bands and DJ’s,

areas. Boys, Snoop Dogg, and Asher Roth. kid’s and pet activities and food and drink for

“It’s a bunch of stands and different local Another music festival taking place earlier sale. It will be held on July 11th and 12th and

restaurants show off their rib skills in small in the year is the Pitchfork music festival, the cost is only $5.

portions. It’s a cheap date,” says Lincoln Park from July 17 to July 19. It is held in Union The Wicker Park Fest 2009 will be held on

resident Adam Cohen ‘10 of Ribfest. This Park, just down the street from WY. Tickets July 25th and 26th. Located between 1300-

should be good news to students with small are $35 per day, and will have such bands 1500 N. Milwaukee Avenue, the sixth annual

pocket budgets for this summer. like Yo La Tengo, Matt and Kim, Pharoahe fest features live indie music on two stages,

Beside the Ribfest, The Taste of Chicago Monch, The Black Lips, and The Flaming Lips, local cuisine and arts and crafts vendors. The

should be a must-see this summer. It’s an and over 20 other bands. cost is only $5.

event for the family and the only thing that If you are not too high on paying for a The festival with the best deal is the

would deter a true Chicagoan from this annual concert, the Taste of Chicago will have free Buckstown Arts Fest. This 24th annual

festival is cost. Admission to this Grant Park music going on all through the week starting celebration of the arts features paintings,

based event is free but of course there is June 26 through July 5. On June 27, the sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and photography

a catch. Twelve strips of “tickets”, which Counting Crows will be playing with Augusta, from artists across the country, plus theater,

substitute for money, cost about $8. This on June 28 the Wallflowers will be playing dance, and spoken word performance, films

sounds great, until a vendor charges you 9-10 with the Lovehammers, and on July 1 Ne-Yo and live music, and a food court. You get all

tickets for a main dish. will be performing. These are a few of the big this for free.

names who will be at the “Taste,” along with

Taaj Reaves/Staff Reporter many others. Brittany Davis/Designer

Casey Farentella/ Photo Editor



Water bottle Hundreds of Cash money, lots of it No Napkins Most food booths Sun Block Your mom really

Festival people and hot weather is

never a good combination,

matter if you’re going to a

food or art festival, your

wont give you enough nap-

kins, if any at all. Don’t be

was right, if you’re out all

day without any on, you’re



Essentials

drinking water will keep you going to spend a lot of the gross person with food going to get sun burnt.

healthy and energized. money!! on their mouth; Stash some

in your bag.

Tennis shoes/Flip flops A Sweater This can come Towel If you’re with a Hand Sanitizer You won’t

What you need to You are going to walk A

LOT. It makes no sense to be

in handy if it rains, gets

chilly at night, or if you

large group, a towel will

come in handy if you want

realize how much hand sani-

tizer helps until you don’t

make the most of wearing shoes you can’t be need something to sit on. to sit down but not on the use it and get sick.

summer festivals comfortable in. grass or sand.

entertainment

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CHICAGO’S

Live it up in Lincoln Park

NEIGHBORHOODS

Things to do in Lincoln Park

Not your average Park!

Every WY student has been on field trips.

Since grade school, trips include places like

science museums, art museums and, of course,

zoos! Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the main field trip

destinations.

“Hasn’t everyone been to the zoo?” asked

Marcin Chojnowski ‘09. While a trip to the zoo

seems like a trip from sixth grade, being there is

almost a right of passage for Chicago children.

Lincoln Park also offers exciting events for

older audiences. The Chicago History Museum

features interesting events and galleries spanning

the city’s past, present, and future.

“I loved going to the History Museum. It taught

me stuff about Chicago I never knew,” said Kevin

Warner ’10.

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is

another of the town’s institutes for hands on

learning. This museum features one of the top

live butterfly exhibits. It also has an exhibit called

“Extreme Green House”, which teaches families

how everything is connected to nature.

For the more artistic visitors, there’s the

Chicago Contemporary Art museum. This gallery

has over 5,000-square-feet of original paintings

by Chicago artists.

Another choice is the Lincoln Park

Conservatory. It has greenery from all over the

world. It also provides shows for different holidays

around the year.

“The Conservatory is absolutely beautiful,” said

Victoria Santiago ’09.

At the All About Dance studio in Lincoln Park,

families and individuals can learn how to do all

sorts of dances from jazz to salsa.

The DePaul LP campus spans most of the

Lincoln Park neighborhood. The school puts on

many shows and festivals over the summer.

Along with all the shows and museums, Lincoln

Park is still named after the huge stretch of the Best thing about the zoo - its free! Enjoy a stroll

Chicago Park District it inhabits. Nothing beats a around and then head across the pedestrian bridge to

walk or run through the park on a nice day. the beach. Photo by Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor

Stephanie Garcia/ Staff Reporter



Lincoln Park History

Do you think Lincoln Park is just was rebuilt

as deep as some good eating and • 1898 St. Vincent’s College (later

shopping? This neighborhood actually named DePaul University in 1907)

was established in Lincoln Park

has a rich history and has been a • In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s the first

facet of Chicago since the beginning. Puerto Rican Immigrants to come to

Chicago settled in Lincoln Park

• In 1824 the United States Army built • 1968 a violent outbreak took

a small post that developed into place between police officers and

Lincoln Park Demonstrators in Lincoln Park during

• 1865 Lake Park was renamed the Democratic National Convention

Lincoln Park after president Lincoln

was assassinated Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Park,_Chi-

• 1871 the Chicago Fire destroyed cago

Lincoln Park and the neighborhood





Lincoln Park food sparks your

appetite and your imagination!

Lincoln Park is a hot cup of soup would be only

70 cents!!!! That is just too

Armitage, it’s a fast walk

from the Armitage brown line

spot and naturally fabulous. RJ Grunts is a very stop.

every hot spot has different kind of place that My last suggestion is

food cookin’! Here gives off an energy filled with

humor and joy. RJ Grunts is

Athenian Room, a cheap

Greek Restaurant with a

are some suggested located at 2056 Lincoln Park cult like following. All of the

Lincoln Park places to West. You can also call for entrées are fewer than ten

eat. delivery 773-929-5363.

If you want to dine where

dollars! Suggested food to

order is the chicken kebobs,

RJ Grunts is the original the Obama’s like to eat, then greek fries, and the flaky

“lettuce entertain you” you should hit up Minnie’s. spanakopita. Athenian Room

creation salad bar kind of Minnie’s has a take out is located at 807 W. Webster

place. The menu consists of window open 24 hours a Ave. right off the Fullerton

salad bar, burgers, chicken, day. The place sells what its stop. It is a fabulous place to

and great soups. The coolest title is: mini everything. They go for lunch or dinner.

thing about the restaurant have mini sandwiches, mini Hope you fill your

is its temperature soup. The cocktails (for your parents), tummies with these fun

price of a cup of soup is and the best frites. It may yummies in Lincoln Park

Known for their salad bar and burgers, R.J. Grunts has been based on the temperature seem a tad pricey for the before or after dark!

a favorite for over 30 years. Photo by Casey Ferrantella/ of the day. So let’s say it size of the food but it is

Photo Editor is 70 degrees outside: a well worth it. Located at Timothy Fett/Staff Reporter

the corner of Halsted and

clubs

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Taste of WY is back again for Taste Menu

We asked around “what’s

Latinos

another year of food and fun your favorite Taste of WY

meal?” Here are the top

Unidos

What’s the one

event that has drinks,

food, fun, and games?

Student Council sponsor, is

hoping that all students have

a great experience.

“We have about 30 clubs

Sydney Thompson ‘09

has participated in the Taste

for 3 years.

“This is my first taste I

picks:

•

gets an

early

What event brings WY participate [each year],” says will get to enjoy and hang Smoothies

students together like Gustavson. Clubs are free to out with friends. As much • Chinese Food

no other?

sell whatever they want, but

there are a few guidelines.

as I enjoyed participating,

I’m really eager to see what

• Sushi

It’s the Taste of WY, the

school’s annual summer

“Student Council sells

the water and soda,

but other clubs can sell

it is like to enjoy myself

and not have to work” says

Thompson.

•

•

•

Fried Chicken

Churros

Quesadillas start on

SLA Prep

event showcasing the smoothies, lemonade, ice “Oh and go to the Guys

different cuisines and games tea, etc.” Things like cookies and Dolls’ booth!” adds • Cookies

of all the clubs in WY. and brownies must be Thompson. • Burgers/Hotdogs

Planning for the event, which

is done by Student Council,

individually wrapped, and

club members must wear

Also, Student Council

plans to have musical

• Nachos

began last week. gloves when serving food. performances by some of • Spanish Rice

Student Council accepts “Clubs are responsible the talented musicians of Latinos Unidos

applications from clubs for their own set up and WY. There is usually at least Compiled by Edward

who wish to sell food, and tear down. It is important one act per year but expect Washington/News Club holds auditions

ensure that those clubs that they clean up after more now. Editor for next year’s

receive tables, chairs, and themselves completely,” she So why should you go to performance before

electricity. Those things are says. the Taste of WY? Gustavson

rented by Student Council The Taste is open says you should go “to see Monday June ‘08, ‘09 school year

for the event. to any club who what clubs are out there.” ends

Representatives from wishes to participate. With food, music, games, 8 10am-2pm

participating clubs met in

room 110 yesterday to plan

Gustavson ensures that

accommodations will be

and warm, sunny weather,

the Taste of WY is a treat you

Try these foods The Latinos Unidos

club, which is sponsored

things like what can be sold made for any club that can’t afford to miss. yourself! by Spanish teachers Ms.

and what the prices are, and participates. If your club has Claudia Chavez, Mrs. Lorena

where clubs will be placed. a lot to sell, you can easily Edward Washington/News Gomez and Ms. Colleen

Susan Gustavson, the get a large table. Editor McCarte, is getting an

early start on making its

preparations for next year’s

SLA performance. They have



Rockin’ out for a good cause, what could already held their auditions

for the show.

The club hopes to

have an impressive show

next year to follow up the



be better for any WY student? spectacular show they put

on this year. Some may

think that it is strange to

have an audition before

seeing all the members of

the club.

But according to Ericka

Martinez ’10, “Next year’s

freshmen don’t dance.”

Therefore, everyone who is

eligible to dance next year is

already here to audition.

Why do they hold

auditions so early? Is there

a benefit to doing it now as

opposed to next year when

the show is not as far off?

“We always have

auditions the year before

so we know who our

choreographers are,”

Martinez says. “And we can

have our dancers set for next

year.”

Next year we can

look forward to a stellar

SLA performance by the

members of the Latinos

Unidos club.

Martinez and company

will be sure to impress

teachers, students, and

As the Amnestey International students meet about the success of Jamnesty, they also plan for the 2009-2010 school faculty alike with dances

year. Photo by Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor representing the different

cultures of the Latin

American Community.

Mexan, Puerto Rican,

Jamnesty rocks out for branch is no different; over

the course of this school

rally as part of the club.

Jamnesty is one of

shocked the audience with

his rather exposed body and many other countries’

a good cause year the organization has Amnesty Internationals during his chaotic and crazy cultures will be represented

by dance in the show.

administered petitions for major events; the event performance.” She believes Another fun thing about

On Friday May 15th students to sign and they is thrown by Amnesty as the show went really well the SLA show is that you

Amnesty International recently took part in the well as WY’s Coffee House. and accomplished its get to see lots of people you

hosted Jamnesty, a musical Youth United to Save Darfur Students are invited to play purpose. know, go to class with, and

celebration for human rights. rally. music for there peers and to Amnesty International see in the hallways, outside

Amnesty International “Its Purpose is to support human rights. every Wednesday

meets th of a school setting and doing

is an organization that increase awareness of “Someone asked a girl after 8 or 9th period; at the what they love to do. SLA

campaigns for human rights human rights injustices on a from the audience to be last meeting of the year free draws huge crowds every

across the world. The global level,” says member his girlfriend in the middle pizza will be served to all year, and will live up to the

organization has more than Hannah Fitter’09. Fitter has of his performance on attendees. tradition next year.

2.2 million members in more participated in collecting stage,” comments Fitter

than 150 countries. signatures for petitions over on the excitement of the Nicoletta Milito/Designer Gabe Henriques/Sports Editor

Whitney Young’s own the year and has attended a night. “Another performer







With new The Results are in!

Student Council

executive officers for

elections were President

Misael Gonzalez ’10, First

Vice President Ashley Bowe

bonding activity for members

and is one of the last

moments departing seniors

’09, First Vice President

Shriya Gandhi ’09, Second

Vice President Caleb Spahr



ideas, 2009-2010 have been

elected

’10, Second Vice President

Matthew Ziarno ’11,

Secretary Joe Wu ’11, and

have in Student Council,”

adds former President

Brianna Hanny ’09.

’09, and Treasurer Denisha

Broida ’09.

When new executives are



Student The Whitney Young

Treasurer Maris Ivy ’10.

Beside elections,

WY Student Council th

Lastly, Student Council

has wrapped up the year

with the Annual Induction

elected, there are so many

possiblities for the next year,

more activities, new ideas



council

Student Council held also attended the 75 Ceremony. At the ceremony, and ofcourse, more fun.

elections in Blue House Annual Illinois Association the official exit of the seniors The new executive

on April 17th, 2009 for the of Student Councils on the executive board takes board, along with the rest of

new officers of the 2009-

readies for

Convention. At IASC, place. The seniors are then members are prepared to

2010 school year. The members took part in replaced by the new officers. make 2009-2010 Student

general assembly picked five discussion groups networked The ceremony took place on Council better than ever.

students to represent WY for with students from all May 21st, 2009 at Moretti’s

next year the 2009-2010 executive

board.

The results of the

of Illinois and attended

meetings.

“The convention is a huge

Ristorante.

Leaving seniors included

President Brianna Hanny

Liz Staszel/Staff Photographer

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Beacon

Farewell









The smiling faces of

the 2009-2010

Beacon staff.

Thanks for reading!



Editor’s Awards

Beacon page of the Tribune

Charlie Stanton

Biggest slacker

Frank Magyar Beacon

Sendoff Most likely to get a job

for Sports Illustrated

Person most likely to

write for the National

Enquirer

Rachel Jarovsky

Person most likely to

show up to an interview

without a pen or pencil

Casey Ferrantella

Essentials

Eric Short The next Joan Rivers on Best editor

From the random Next Vogue Editor the Red Carpet

Timothy Fett

Ed Washington What does it take to be

outbursts of song, Elise Sonnenberg Journalist of the year a Beacon staff member?

to tetris, to Ms Person who’s byline Most dedicated Joanna Helm

Stojak’s food at the

end of every issue,

we’ll see on the front Brittany S. Jones

Reporter Wear

this year has been

full of laughter and

memories for the staff

Beacon staff: What’s on your mind? Items from various sources.



I like to think of myself as a criminal. Beacon gives you an excuse to talk to Beacon T-Shirt

As soon as I walked into Frank Magyar the hotties you’ve always wanted to These custom-made shirts are for staff

the room on the first day of talk to for the longest. members only, and proudly worn on the

school, it was clear that this Don’t sign up to be Copy Editor! Alyssa Rathan day that a new issue comes out.

year’s staff was going to be Nathan Shuftan

more interesting, and better May 28 in blue house after 8th is Reporter’s Notepad

than ever. Being part of the Beacon staff is going to be the saddest thing ever. This is essential for interviews. These

It has been a pleasure to amazing. I am going to miss the Sami Blumenthal bound pages are where all of our stories

work alongside you to put seniors so much! Look out Beacon come from. It allows for a nice, convenient

out The Beacon. Although 2010! PS Paul Timlim sucks at tetris, Once I turn 18, I will have place to store all of your notes.

sometimes some of you shut up Charlie! responsibilities, which will suck.

have succeeded in making Kelly Ford Casey Ferrantella Pen

it more stressful than it It would be hard to take interview notes

needed to be, putting out Get ready Beacon ‘09-’10, livin’ large You know you’re awesome when and write stories without some ink. It also

the new issue every month and takin’ charge - steppin’ it up. people you don’t even know hate you. doesn’t look so good if you have to ask

has been a lot of fun for me. Prepare yourself. Stephanie Garcia your source for one.

Throughout the past Rachel Jarovsky

two years working on the Being on the school newspaper gives Camera

staff I’ve had the amazing I like to eat, eat, eat apples and you a realistic look at the power of You never know when you might see the

opportunity to meet so bananas. Oh and I love Beacon. media on young people. perfect opportunity for a photo. The

many new people, learn a Ryann Starks Eric Short Becaon cameras have been to all sorts

lot about the journalism of shows, sporting events, club meetings,

process, and form great The Beacon is not just a collection of I look up to Paul Timlin. Eric will and are always ready to capture WY in

friendships that have lasted articles with mispelled words. Over forever be a loser. action.

through deadline after the next few years, I hope students at Charlie Stanton

deadline. WY realize that there are some people

I’m going to miss this on our staff who work to make this Mr Kareiva is the best beat to have;

year’s staff; you were great. paper the very best that it can be. If Charlie Stanton is my prodigy; I

Everything from ‘The World’s you are to judge us, do so based on played enough tetris in this class to

Hardest Game’, to yelling our content, not just our syntax. last a lifetime.

at Charlie...for no reason Ed Washington Paul Timlin

has made for quite the

entertaining class. Now I know what I want to do with I’m so NOT going to miss waking up

The Beacon is only myself. at 5:30 a.m. and still being late to

getting better, and I know Gabe Henriques second period.

that those of you on the staff Brittany S. Jones

next year will continue that I won’t be a member of the Beacon

trend. staff next year. I can’t think of a creative quote for

Keep making the paper Brittany Davis this!

something that students and Liz Staszel

staff will enjoy reading. Looking forward to my senior season

Thank you for a great of football. The trouble with doing nothing is you

year. I loved working with you Bryan Gibbons never know when you’re finished.

guys: you made it something Joanna Helm

more than just another Beacon is the best way to be

class. It was an honor to be introduced to journalism. I loved it! Its hard to think of things when you

your EIC! Elise Sonnenberg are on the spot... Taaj and Tim will

Joanna Helm/Editor-In-Chief forever be missed in Beacon (and in

It’s already over? this What’s on your mind).

Kurt Roeder Nicoletta Milito

editorials

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Beacon

Staff

Joanna Helm

Editor-in-Chief



Nathan Shuftan

Copy Editor



Edward Washington









Art by Liz Staszel/Staff Photographer

News Editor



Sami Blumenthal

In-Depth Editor



Eric Short

Op/Ed Editor



Elise Sonnenberg

Features Editor



Kelly Ford

Rachel Joravsky

Entertainment Editors Grading sanitizers in key places. As

many may have noticed,

during a passing period it’s

almost a given that you’ll run

a swine flu outbreak, there

have been other things they

haven’t been able to control.

One has obviously been

A lot of WY students

travel a long way to get to

school everyday, so to make

them travel a long commute



Charlie Stanton CPS: into one.

Although there was some

spread of illness, swine or

the school shootings. Twenty

occured in 2008 alone,

and this year there was

in hazardous weather when

75% of their teachers aren’t

going to be there makes no

Localized News Editor

Emergency otherwise, WY did what it

was able to prevent it.

This is the latest in what

has been good emergency

the whole saga involving

the shooting of a North

Lawndale basketball player

and shootings of opposing

sense.

The distributuion of

information involving school

closings on those mornings

Gabe Henriques

Sports Editor Handlings responding by the

administration as long as

we’ve been here at WY.

On a monthly basis, we’ve

fans after basketball games.

In response, instead of

let’s say beefing up security,

CPS then banned the away

were terrible too. Supposedly

there was a hotline to call

for closings, but when I used

it information wasn’t even

As the swine flu broke been going over fire and crowd entirely unless with a available until about seven

out, preventative measures

Sydney Thompson were taken immediately by tornado drills always being

prepared for the worst. This

chaperone.

It’s sad, it truely is.

in the morning. Also you’d

figure that CPS would post

Clubs Editor Chicago Public Schools and school is also equipped with With that CPS clearly sent school closings the-day-of

WY. state of the art sprinklers the wrong message by somewhere on their website,

Due to a large number and several emergency exits forcing opponents to avoid but no such luck.

of absences, Kilmer in places built to hold large each other rather than WY continues to set a

Brittany S. Jones Elementary and Northside crowds such as the theatre encouraging them to deal great example in emergency

Learning Center were closed

Design Editor as a precautionary measure. and gyms.

WY is very safe. There

with each other properly.

It’s true, now shootings

handlings for the rest of

the city, however with CPS,

Also, any student sent to the hasn’t been any shootings won’t take place after there’s a lot to be improved

nurse with flu like symptoms outside of WY. I can’t even basketball games upon for next year. Whether

Dyren Blalock was kept out of school for a recall that many fights, anymore. They’ll take place they do or not, it really

week.

Brittany Davis Here at WY, although and those were handled

accordingly and isolated.

somewhere else.

Another aspect handled

doesn’t matter because I’m

out of here!

Nicoletta Milito there are only two confirmed CPS however has been a this year very poorly by CPS

cases, the administration different story. Although they was the school closings on

Designers was prompt in putting hand









VERSUS

did a good job in preventing snow days.



Casey Ferrantella

Photo Editor What driving restrictions should

Liz Staszel

Photographer be in place for teen drivers?

Timothy Fett

Stephanie Garcia Driving On the weekends it becomes

especially dangerous,

teenagers crank up the Driving drivers are over 17 anyway,

which means they no

longer have a city curfew.

Bryan Gibbons

Jade Fleming

laws should music at night, and usually

have more then the legal

limit of passengers. With laws should Does the city really want a

whole bunch of 17-year-olds

walking around at midnight?

Frank Magyar

Alyssa Rathan

stay all those distractions it

becomes hard to have your

full attention on the road.

Six months goes by in no

go, go, go A car seems a bit safer to

me.

By making these rules,

they aren’t being realistic

Taaj Reaves Teen driving laws are time, and there is no point in Chicago’s teen driving at all. Teenagers don’t drive

not as bad as they risking getting your license regulations are around with one person and

Kurt Roeder suspended when you just stop at 11 pm It ruins that

seem got it. absolutely unrealistic aspect of being a teenager.

Ryann Starks The new state driving

Even though the city

curfew is later then the state Whether your parents

After sitting around with a

permit for nine months the

Paul Timlin laws for teens may seem driving curfew there is a promise to buy you a car last thing you want to do is

ridiculous, but they make major difference between or not, it gives you a new abide a whole bunch of rules

Staff Reporters a lot of sense. As it gets the two. The driving curfew sense of independence and that no one really cares

darker visibility behind the is put in place to protect you is a rite of passage. But about.

wheel gets worse, and for a because the city does not often that new excitement I can honestly say that I

Alison Stojak young driver with less then

six months of experience it

expect you to be operating is ruined by the plethora of

rules and regulations that

do not know one teen driver

heavy machinery after who is concerned about

Adviser is more likely for them to get midnight. the city puts on teen drivers. what time it is when they’re

into an accident at this time. If you need a ride after 10 For the first six months driving. It’s not to spite their

The state is only trying pm on weekdays, and 11 pm of having your license you parents or the police, but it’s

To contact the Beacon, to protect its citizens; they on the weekends call a cab can’t have more than one inconvenient.

email us at believe these new laws will or hop on a bus or train with person in your car, family not I understand the risks

beacon.staff@gmail.com lower the rate of crashes a couple friends. Not only included. Do they honestly of teen driving but it’s a bit

involving new drivers. Almost is it more energy efficient, think anyone abides by that? ridiculous to have these tight

every new driver gets into an and in some cases cheaper, And what’s this business regulations. They should re-

Banner designed with the accident, and at night the you can be distracted all you about 11 pm being the evaluate the rules and get a

help of CM Photography probability that it will happen want without endangering driving curfew on the teen input. Then teenagers

is even greater. the world around you. weekends? Most teenagers could feel more comfortable

There is no need to leave their house at 10:30 with the driving rules and

driving around late at night. pm on the weekends. Most have more freedom, legally.

indepth

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The grades are in! Students weigh in on WY’s

2009-2010 performance



Students remember

2009 school year

How did students view senior year. Now everyone

just hangs out together,”

this school year at WY says Lynch.

compared with the Lynch goes on to explain

previous years? that none of her classes

this year were particularly

WY changes year to year, harder compared to her last

and 2009 has not been an three years at WY but she

exception. did especially like taking the

There are a few new new Graphic Design class

things around the school this year.

that have been noticed by “The projects in Graphic

students throughout the Design were really fun and

year. interesting. You had a lot

“The plasma televisions of time to work on your

have really added a lot to assignments, and if you’re

the school. They’re a really actually planning on going

good educational tool and into graphic design, you’ll

entertainment source for the learn a lot,” explains Lynch.

students,” observes Rosey The clubs and

Frech ’10. extracurricular activities

Overshadowing the have also seemed to step it

usefulness of some of the up a notch this year in many

additions is the condition students’ eyes.

of the lunchroom and the “I did a lot with dance

quality of the food served. this year. It’s been great

“Red house always because Ms. Gordon has

smelled bad, and it still been extremely involved and

does,” says Amanda Seagle our dance show was much A total of 289 students – Senior Cafeteria

’10. more professional. We even were surveyed at WY, and “There are a lot of cliques, “We can’t eat in the blue

“The lunchrooms are went to Dance Chicago below are some of their which could cause issues.” – house lunchroom.” – Senior

and won first place in all Senior “Food is better than my old

really disgusting especially comments. “There are a lot of friendly, school’s.” – Seventh grader

red and gold house. There is categories,” says an excited cool people, and most of “Organic or healthy food,

trash everywhere!” exclaims Ysaye McKeever ’09. Academics them know how to have fun please.” – Eighth grader

Safiya Johnson ’10. No matter what clubs “AP classes kicked my butt, on the weekends!” – Senior “The cafeteria food got

“Over the last four years, students are in, what but it was well worth it.” – worse over the years, but the

I’ve probably only eaten classes they’re scheduled Senior Clubs chicken sandwich is great.” –

a school lunch two times. for, or what they see around “The teachers are nice. They “Many different options to Senior

the school, the majority help you if you need help choose from.” – Junior

They should seriously get and they make sure you un- “Who joins clubs?” – Senior Student/Staff Relationships

better food,” confesses of kids have had a great derstand.” – Freshman “More Academic Center “Majority of teachers care,

Kristin Connell ’09. 2009 school year filled “We are known to be the clubs are needed.” – Seventh but some just plain don’t.” –

Academically and socially, with few complaints except best in the city.” – Seventh grader Junior

there seems to be mixed for the cleanliness of the grader “I love clubs! They are some- “The teachers are really cool

feedback from the students lunchrooms. “The classes are really inter- thing I look forward to every- and are easy to talk to.” –

this year, but Kaitlin Lynch active, fun and challenging.” day.” – Eighth grader Seventh grader

’09 is particularly happy. Sami Blunmenthal/In-Depth – Freshman “Teachers are friendly and

Editor “Whitney Young academics Racial Equality you are able to communicate

“I like how all of the have always been top notch.” “Not evenly divided, but at with them about problems or

cliques just kind of dissolved – Eighth grader least there’s a percentage for fun.” – Eighth grader

“Should keep Architecture of each group.” – Seventh “I have some teachers I can



First year teachers

and need more AP choices.” grader talk to. Some don’t seem

– Senior “It matches Chicago’s demo- to care about teaching.” –

graphics.” – Eighth grader Sophomore

Cleanliness “Too many racial cliques.” – “If the students make the ef-

“Its better than most schools.” Senior fort, the teachers are always



value WY greatly

– Junior “Everyone treats each other available.” – Senior

“Overall it is very clean, but as equals and with respect.”

the bathrooms are terrible.” – – Freshman Freedom of Expression

Seventh grader “Equality is fine here, but we “People are able to openly

“Some people just need to self-segregate, just like the express themselves at school

flush!” – Eighth grader city we live in.” – Senior through dress, speech or writ-

“During ninth in gold house, I ing.” – Senior

The rookies describe ideas and stuff” comments

Rebecca Stetson ’09, one always see apple cores and Sports “Its okay, but what about

their first year here of Higgs’ students. Student other things from people’s

lunches lying around.” – Ju-

“Won state basketball and hats?” – Eighth grader

with positive and regards towards new every team is pretty competi- “The administration is starting

nior tive.” – Senior to get uptight.” – Senior

encouraging thoughts, teachers is always very high

because they bring new

“It disappoints me that it took

swine flu to get the school to

“Not enough space for every “It’s the only school around

and eagerly look team.” – Sophomore where one can dress how

faces to the WY personality, wipe the lunch tables after “The sports are well orga- they feel and not be looked

forward to their future new clubs, even new sports every period and to put soap

in the bathrooms.” – Senior

nized and are a lot of fun.” down upon.” – Freshman

at WY teams sometimes. – Freshman “Due to the wide range of

Higgs also feels that “The sports teams are great, cultural experiences, its made

there’s a lot of advice to Social Life but I would like more Aca- me a very open and under-

This school year has “There are many groups to demic Center teams.” – Sev- standing person. There’s

been better than any for pass on to new incoming hang out with.” – Seventh enth grader some club for everyone, no

a new teacher to begin teachers for the 2009-2010 grader “This year we have new one feels left out or degrad-

teaching at WY. This year, school year. If she had to “The amount of homework sports teams and they’re do- ed because you don’t have

we’ve won a state basketball write herself a postcard each night takes away a little ing great.” – Eighth grader to be quiet about anything.”

championship for boys, right now to herself back in from the social life at times.” “The teams win almost every- – Senior

September when school was – Eighth grader thing!” – Sophomore “I say what I want to say.” –

reached the championship “Its super easy to make “All sports aren’t equally Freshman

game for girls, been awarded starting it would say, “relax, friends because the students broadcast nor appreciated.”

the title of Blue Ribbon everything will get done.” are all very nice.” – Freshman – Senior Compiled by: Sami Blumen-

school, and been put on the There’s no doubt that “Seniors are insane this year.” thal/ In-Depth Editor

map by having the First Lady the WY atmosphere takes

as an alumna of the school; some time to adjust to, but

with the enthusiasm that



WY veterans reflect on year

not bad for some first year

experience at WY. students such as Stetson

“This is a wonderful place see from their first year

to work, and I love every part teachers, it’s no surprise

of it!” comments Jan Dudzik, that these teachers are

a first-year physics teacher appreciated all around by Veteran Teachers Give year have to do with the and enforce rules that

who has every intention of their students and will be students. Many teachers haven’t been enforced

coming back for years to admired and respected for 2008-09 school year A and faculty feel the bulk of in years. I would like to

come to mold young minds. years to come. Thumbs Up! change starts with the pupil see better opportunities

English Teacher Though some teachers population. and appreciation for

Jennifer Higgs has similar are on their way out at This past year at WY has “I’d like to see the cheerleaders next year,

sentiments towards the WY the end of this year, many been crazy, for students and students change their as well as better food and

environment: “I’ve learned a new teachers will walk in teachers alike. We’ve been attitude towards keeping this policies,” says Tymeeshia

lot, though there was a steep the doors of 211 S Laflin through downstate frenzies school clean,” says assistant Bailey ’09.

learning curve.” This was to start off next school and national attention for principal Jerome Lattyak. Obviously the teachers

Higgs’ first year as a teacher year, and will be welcomed our blue ribbon recipient Students, however feel that we have had a

after graduating from enthusiastically by the WY status and new first lady. The feel that there are many successful school year and

Northwestern University, and student body. 2008-09 school year was full changes that need to be hold high hopes for next

she feels that her first year of exciting things, but what made elsewhere than in the year.

was a success. Nathan Shuftan/Copy Editor do some of our oldest faculty student body.

“I think first year teachers members think of the past “No. This year was not Taaj Reeves/Staff Reporter

are always fun to have year and all its changes? an improvement. They

because they bring in new It seems that most of the were trying to crack down

changes wanted for next

Volume 34 Senior Section May 27, 2009



Seniors continue their journey

Where will our soon-to-be grads be next year?

Division 911

Bakall, Samantha – University

of Illinois Urbana

Bartasius, Justin – University of

Illinois Urbana

Beasley, Amber – Mizzou

Berchiolli, Claire – UCSB

Bertsche, Lisle – Eastern

Mennonite University

Bilinska, Anna – Loyola

University

Castillo, Marissa – University

of Illinois Urbana

Cernauskas, Miles – University

of Illinois Urbana

Cheung, Jennifer – University

of Michigan

Chin, Debra – University of

Illinois Urbana

Chung, Ashley – University of

Illinois Urbana

Enright, Korey – IIT

Frausto, Angelica – Rochester

Gandhi, Shriya – UIC

Gonzalez, Simone – Harvard

Kenny, Michael A Jr –

Northwestern University

Kern, Joseph – University of

Pittsburgh

Klees, Lauren – University of

Illinois Urbana “I Bleed Orange and Blue” read the sweatshirts of Dol-fans Gabby Thomas, Michelle Chiera, and August Wash-

Leber, Renee – Culinary ington during their stay in Peoria when the boy’s basketball team went downstate.

Institute of America Photo Courtesy of Michelle Chiera

Liu, Eden – Harvard University Division 913 Davis, Shaquita – Wilbur

McLees, Alexandra Justusson, Sara – Johnson and Anderson, Ashlee – University Wright

Morris, Delisa – University of Wales University of Pittsburg Fett, Timothy M – Undecided

Illinois Urbana King, Mariah – Eastern Illinois Bailey, Tymeeshia – Clark Fleming, Jade – Undecided

Mucha, Elizabeth – University University Atlanta Garcia, Matthew – University

of Illinois Urbana Licata, Julian – Southern Baker, Bianca – Undecided of Illinois Urbana

Mulholland, Erin – Wheaton Illinois University Boychuk, Ivan – Devry Harris, Porsha – Ohio

College Martinez, Diego – UIC University University

Ocampo, Emma – UIC Mcmichael, Destynee –

Poluru, Kavya – UIC University of Illinois Urbana

Ramos, Ileana – Arizona State Mei, Allen – University of

University Illinois Urbana

Reid, Julian – Yale Mir, Izatullah

Torem, Allison – DePaul Moy, Chester – Undecided

Villanueva, Christine – Bryn Munoz, Ricardo A Jr –

Mawr Louisville University

Zurek, Alex – Marquette Munoz, Rosa – UIC

Navarette, Samuel – Arizona

Division 912 State University

Beltran, Amanda – DePaul Niznik, Ryszard – DePaul

Blumenthal, Sami – New York Ott, Gregory – Purdue

University Perez, Kenny – Oakton

Devries, Jasmine – Southern Community College

Illinois University Spahr, Caleb – Indiana

Flaminia, Alaa – International University

Academy of Design and Tomuta, Jeremy – Colombia

Technology College

Garza, Tyler Turner, Kourtney - DePaul

Harrison, Hannah – Weglarz, Piotr – Loyola It was a perfect day for the senior luncheon aboard the Odyssey. Seniors

Kalamazoo College are sure to remember the day of dancing, picture-taking and socializing.

Horbal, Piotr – Poland Photo Courtesy of Lena Dimitroff

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Hill, Michael Jr – Michigan Weathers, Latoya – Undecided Henriques, Gabriel – Suqi, Firas – Knox College Thomas, Airriell

State Yepez, Lisset – UIC Lawrence University Thompson, Christopher – UIC Turner, Korey – Columbia

Jones, Brittany J. – Undecided Hines, Lynette – Undecided Viramontes, Mario – UIC College

Jones, Jasmine – Southern Division 914 Jeung, Natalie – UIC White, Taiylar – UIC Weng, Angela – Northwestern

Illinois University Avitia, Jonathan A – Undecided Johnson, Aisha – University of Zatuchny, Elizabeth – San University

Kamin, Nathan – University of Bowden, Adeniji – Eastern Illinois Urbana Francisco Art Institute Wilcoxen, Gail

Buffalo SUNY Michigan University Lee, Raven – Southern Illinois

Mei, Diana – UIC Brticevich, Sabrina – Loyola University

Moy, Serena – University of University Chicago Morales, Brenda – Undecided

Illinois Urbana Buzin, Kristal – UIC Ortiz, Rachel – Robert Morris

Ng, Stephen – Northwestern Casas, Santino – Undecided College









It was a crowded dance floor when the luncheon came to an end as WY’s

class of ‘09 packed into the Odyssey’s middle section. Photo courtesy of

Claire Berchiolli ‘09

It was the perfect ending to a much-anticipated season when the Dolphins won the 4A State title in Peoria. Seniors Mar-

cius Jordan, Antonio Davis, Chris Colvin, Franklin Griffin, and Ricardo Munoz were all leaders on the team, and certainly Division 932 Yates, Samuel – University of

enjoyed ending their season with a win. Photo courtesy of Ray Whitehouse

Ali, Sifat – University of Illinois New Mexico

Division 921 Dealba, Ivan – Pomona College Illinois Urbana Urbana

Balay-Wilson, Emma – De La Rosa, Bianca Milan, Fernando – UIC Angeles, Alejandro – DePaul Division 933

Carnegie Mellon De Los Santos, Iris – UIC Moy, Alison – University of Au, Barry – DePaul Abuosba, Yolanda – University

Bond, Katharina – Notre Dame Diaz, Hector – DePaul Illinois Urbana Billhorn, Jake – Michigan State of Missouri

Casey, Emma – Sarah Lawrence Figueroa, Enrique – University Parish, Darius – UIC University Arnold, Morgan – Columbia

College of Illinois Urbana Sachs, Amber – DePaul Blachut, Anna – Loyola College Chicago

Chang, Albert – Mizzou Hernandez, Sari – Northwestern Tapia, Ismael – UIC University Au, Carmen – University of

Orange and blue were all over the school and the basketball gym during both the boy’s and girl’s run at Chen, Wenjun University Torres, Charleen – Columbia Casas, Patricia – Columbia Illinois Urbana

state titles. Seniors loved the opportunity to end their high school years on top of the basketball world. Chiera, Michelle – University of Hudson, Lakiva – Eastern Illinois College College Barraza, Luis – Columbia

Photo Courtesy of Eric Short Iowa University Villegas, Monica – International Dairyko, Michael – Pomona College Chicago

Peel, Jasmine – Bradley Chow, Feon – Northwestern Oswald, Jordan – San Francisco Dressligne, Gabriella – King, Emma – Undecided Academy of Design and College Batiste, Grace – Howard

Sanchez, Alejandro – Devry University State University Northern Illinois University Lima, Rene – Haverford College Technology Gordils, Santos IV University

University Cohen, Sally – Washington Pasic, Anel – University of Helm, Joanna – Wheaton Makol, Bridget Wagner, Courtney – UIC Howard, Lindsay – Howard Behlow, Graham – Marquette

Simpkins, Michael – University University St. Louis Illinois Urbana College Matthews, Mykel – University of Weng, Jason – UIC University University

of Missouri Cotton, Mathew – Dayton Robles, Alexander – DePaul Huang, Mei – New York Pennsylvania Wilkinson, Nia – Spelman Ivanov, Victor – University of Chen, Kelly – DePauw

Smith, Ellen – University of Feng, Yucong – University of Rodriguez, Ariel – University of University Mcclain, Jermica – Northern College Michigan University

Dayton Illinois Urbana Illinois Urbana Huynh, Simon – University of Illinois University Yates, Tilford – University of Jordan, Marcus – University of Dungca, Christina – Columbia

Tamondong, Peter – UIC Garcia, Erica – Loyola Saner, Jake – New York Illinois Urbana Naim, Iman New Mexico Central Florida College Chicago

Thomas, Gabrielle – Illinois University Chicago University Kishawi, Sami – University of Ng, Brandon Zavala, Emily – University of Kim, Joshua – University of Galloway, Portia – Tuskegee

State University Garcia, Jonathan – Rice Santiago, Chassity – Loyola Chicago Orszulak, Anna – UIC Illinois Urbana Illinois Urbana University

Thompson, Sydney – University University University Chicago Lai, Edward – University of Perez, Carolina – UIC Zelechowski, Kamila – UIC Lipscomb, Anna – Woodbury Gonzalez, Martin – University

of Illinois Urbana Garza, Daniel – DePaul Strom, Lucas – University of Illinois Urbana Rufai, Shola Zhao, Wing – University of University of Illinois Urbana

Todd, Karyn – Oberlin Garza, Kate – Columbia Illinois Urbana Lange, Michael – UCLA Salazar, Fabiola – University of Illinois Urbana Mai, Lori – Malcolm X Hanny, Briana – Amherst

Townes-Jenkins, Marissa – College Chicago Wiener, Jacob – Indiana Lei, Jeffery Chicago Nava, Viviana – UIC College

Virginia State Grzegorczyk, Mateusz – University Mark, Nicholas – University of Sanchez, Jennifer – DePaul Division 924 Otap, Sophia – Columbia Hayles, Alicia – DePaul

Turner, Wayne – Undecided Oakton Community College Illinois Urbana Smith, Kara – Howard Arreola, Erika College Johnson, Destiny – University of

Masterson, Kristin – Beloit University Battie, Jasmine Parker, Laroneje Minnesota

Mercurio, Angela – University Tapia, Melissa Broida, Denisha – DePaul Rouser, Colin – Notre Dame Johnson, Nathan – UIC

of Illinois Urbana Torres, Jamari – DePaul Carrillo, David – UIC Sampson, Kevin Jones, Brittany S – Northwestern

Mui, Kathy – University of Tu, Andy – University of IllinoisChoy, Katherine – UIC Sanchez, Jesus – San Diego University

Illinois Urbana Urbana Cinoman, Jack University Kariem, Kahlin – Undecided

Muir, Andre – Mizzou Vaca, Elizabeth – Loyola Colon, Latonya – Global Sansone, Michael – UIC Mcgonegle, Matthew

Patel, Aalok – UIC University College Stergiannis, Zoe Ng, Kevin – University of Illinois

Platt, Andrew – Grinnell Zizumbo, Karina – UIC Favela, Marissa – University of

College Illinois Urbana

Richter, Felix – Northwestern Division 923 Frias, Justine

University Auyeung, Henry – University of Gowder, Frank III – Barry

Rodriguez, Alejandra – Illinois Urbana University (Miami)

University of Illinois Urbana Beltran, Jasmine – UIC Hainey, Jasmin

Rosen, Matteo – Boston Blanco, Monica – UIC Heleniak, Agnieszka – UIC

University Bonamici, Gabriella – University Huang, Kevin – UIC

Stetson, Rebecca – American of Wisconsin Jaconetty, Bianca – Southern

University of Rome Calo, Amanda – DePaul Illinois University

Van Besien, Leen – Belgium Carmona, Adriana – University Jaimes, Stacey – University of

Wang, Biyang – Princeton of Illinois Urbana Illinois Urbana

Wang, Zheng – Loyola Chaplin, Allison – University of Janus, Rebecca – University of

Wilson, Jasmine – University of Illinois Urbana Michigan

Illinois Urbana Chojnowski, Marcin – Johnson, Antonio

Winslow, Mary – University of Northeastern University Law, Jasmine – DePaul

Illinois Urbana Colon, Janice – Trinity Luo, Jessica

Wong, Jessica – University of International University Maye, Maggie – Colombia

Puget Sound Corral, Eliseo Jr – Northern College

Illinois University Moy, Brian – University of

Division 922 Dominguez, Diana – University Illinois Urbana

Babu, Vaishak – UIC of Illinois Urbana Murillo, Sergio – St. Xavier

Bahr, Paxton – University of Fuentes, Floresita – UIC Ortiz, Xsabian – IIT

Iowa Ho, Miranda – University of Perez, Gabriela

Berlanga, Brittany – UIC Illinois Urbana Reaves, Taaj – Mizzou

Bolin, Angelique – University of Li, Michelle – University of Smith, Brittany S – Roosevelt Seniors proudly wore their senior t-shirts to root on the Dolphins at Homecom-

It was all smiles downstate for WY’s senior class as they revelled in the excitement of winning a state title! California Santa Cruz Illinois Urbana University ing.

Photo Courtesy of Erica Garcia Brendemuehl, Mathew – UIC Lopez, Sandra – University of Soto, Jose – Parkland

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Urbana Wu, Gan – University of Coutts, Colin – Mica Brown, Stanford – Lamar

Nieves, Damaris – DePaul Illinois Urbana Crawford, Toni – DePaul University

Nolan, Elizabeth – Xu, Albert – UIC Diaz, Bianca – Rhode Island Chan, Yau – University of

Georgetown Ziarko, Monica – UIC School of Design Illinois Urbana

Owusu, Nana – UIC Echevarria, Ashley – Ball State Cuellar, Bianca – Purdue

Rey, Annmarie Division 941 University University

Rosas, Gabriela – UIC Bochnovic, Michael – Arizona Fraction, Tai – Bradley Delgado, Lucerito – UIC

Santiago, Victoria – Wheaton State University Galvan, Marisol – UIC Dimitroff, Lena – Illinois State

College Braddy, Ian – Reed College Garcia, Stephanie – Eastern University

Tran, Elyne – University of Carrig, Jasmine – Illinois University Guan, Henry – UIC

Illinois Urbana Binghampton University Julion, Kenneth – Southern Gulczynski, Roxanne – UIC

Zamora, Victoria – DePaul Cinko, Peter – Northern Illinois

Illinois University Henderson, April – Columbia

Zlotkiewicz, Izabela – Catholic University Kramaric, Tanya – Purdue College

University of Lublin Darr, Katy – University of Kulawiak, Thomas – DePaul Herrera, Eduardo – UIC

Zuniga, Letty – Undecided Illinois Urbana Ledda, Gerard – UIC Hoeckner, Julia – Grinnell

Duncker, Joseph – DePaul Levine, Krista – Marquette College

Division 934 Engels, Chloe – Purdue University Isaacson, Carolyn – Kent State

Britt, Jonisha – Northwestern Heinz, Jesselle – University of

Losek, Margaret – Southern Kakouros, Kalissa – University

Business College Illinois Urbana Illinois University of Illinois Urbana

Connell, Kristin – University of Hemani, Karim – University of Martinez, Danny – Harvard Lekialbano, Eli – University of

Illinois Urbana Illinois Urbana Mcintosh, Lindsey – Loyola Wisconsin-Madison

Doruelo, Ashley – University of Holmes, Malcolm – Marquette Mclemore, Latara – Lynch, Kaitlin – Marquette

Illinois Urbana University Georgetown University

Morgan, Samuel – Hampton Marquez, Cindy - UIC

Niles, Eugene – University of Massie, Christopher –

Missouri University of Illinois Urbana

Ozaki, Rebecca – UIC Matias, Esly – Penn State

Platt, Michelle – Minnesota Mayhay, Doneri – Ohio State

Reyes, Nancy – DePaul University

Riley, Warren – FAMU Richardson, Morgan –

Salinas, Oscar – DePaul Northwestern

Strus, Maria – Loyola Rios, Adrian – UIC

Tello, Ivan – UIC Sisak, Lauren – University of

Timlin, Paul – Undecided Chicago

Walker, Precious – UIC Honors Suggs, Geneva – Northern

College Illinois University

Warren, Ciara – Northern

Division 943 Illinois University

Amador, Daniel – University of Weaver, Lewis – California

Illinois Urbana State Northridge

Atchison, Alicia – University of Xie, Cindy – Eugene Lang the

Former ackies who are now seniors reunited for a group picture during Illinois Urbana New School University for

the luncheon; they’ve all grown since their 7th and 8th grade days! Photo Branch, Malcolm – Ohio Liberal Arts

courtesy of Claire Berchiolli ‘09. Camacho, Diana –

Northwestern University Division 945

Eng, Ashley – Illinois Institute Hu, Ivan – University of Illinois Ferrantella, Kerry – Arizona Alford, Lucita – Gallaudet

of Technology Urbana State University University

Fitter, Hannah – George Jiang, Aiyang – John Hopkins Gilbert, Leo – New York Browne, Prescott – Hampton

Washington University Johnson, Birgitta – Gustarus University University

Guzman, Emma – University of Adolphus College Henderson, Nina – UIC Brownlee, Catrell – Grambling

Illinois Urbana Johnson, Drew – Grinnel Lin, Ada – Michigan State University

Kim, Seung – University of College Lira, Brittany – UIC Burnett, Warren Jr – Working

Chicago Jones, Rachel – Oxford Mcconney, Erica – Southern Cartman, Yobar R Jr – SIUC

Kutyla, Gregory – University College at Emory University Illinois University Casas, Ibeth – DePaul

of Illinois Urbana Lee, Priscilla – University of Merriam, Liana – University of Chavira, Joel – Rochester

Lau, Michelle – University of Southern California Illinois Urbana Institute of Technology

Illinois Urbana Lorenz, Danielle – Arizona Mills, Michael – Minnesota Espino, Jasmine – University of

Lee, David – University of State University Twin Cities Wisconsin Parkside

Illinois Urbana Magyar, Frank – University of Moore, Corionna – Alabama Fioritto, Aaron – DePauw

Long, Maximilian – Deferring Illinois Urbana Moy, Evelyn Griffin, Franklin

for a year Mendoza, Brianna – Northern Moy, Zachery – DePaul Hill, Darian – University of

Mckeever, Ysaye – University Illinois University Ormond, Jason – Grinnell Alabama

of Illinois Urbana Mikrut, Cassandra – Texas College Horton, Cardiay – Harper

Mcveagh, Patrick Tech University Ortiz, Joshua – Real estate College

Mercado, Guadalupe – Miller, Julian – University of Perez, Crystal – Loyola Lara, Eric

Northern Illinois University Illinois Urbana University Lyles, Randy – Moraine Valley

Murillo, Robert - UIC Mohammed, Zeeshan – Loyola Powe, Maya – St. Johns College

Oates, Ahmad – Ohio State Chicago Purnell, Dejon – University of Mckenzie, Ericka – University

University Perez, Christopher – California St. Francis of Michigan

Oreilly, Michael – Columbia Institute of Technology Rivers, Aneika – Purdue Olivo, Ana

College Chicago Ramos, Daniella – University Roeder, Kurt – Carroll Perkowska, Maggie –

Pierce, Jasmine – Illinois State of Colorado Boulder University Maryland Institute College of

University Relf, Allory – Washington Serrano, Samantha – Art

Pierce, Jenene – Purdue University in St. Louis University of Illinois Urbana Porter, Ashley – SIUC

Schaible, Matthew – University Rew, Adrian – Sarah Shanan, Yoram – Naropa Porter, Ebony – Working

of Michigan Lawerence University University Rodriguez, Andrew – DePaul

Schwartz, Andreas – Rivera, Marz – University of Shelton, Ravyn – Southern Rodriguez, Masiel – RIT

Connecticut College Illinois Urbana Illinois University Rosa, Pedro III

Siu, Osmund – UIC Short, Eric – University of Shuftan, Nathan – University Sato, Hugh – University of

Stanton, George – Malcolm X Missouri of Illinois Urbana Illinois Urbana

College Sorenson, Sydney – U.S. Sitt, Ryan – Purdue Scott, Tatyana – Columbia

Toney, Tenisha – Southern Marine Corps Villa, Lucia – Arizona State College

Illinois University Stalberg, Emma – Istanbul University Shepherd, Rieko – Columbia

Valderrama, Stephanie – University Wardlow, Melissa – UIC University

Northern Illinois University Van Besien, Sam – UIC Wu, Kevin – University of Solis, Luis – Mercyhurst

Vecerdea, Sergiu – DePaul Wernis, Rebecca – California Illinois Urbana College

Washington, August – Howard Institute of Technology Viramontes, Jorge – University

University Yoshiba, Daniel – UIC Division 944 of Michigan

Washington, Edward – Albritton, Ronnie – Miami of Walton, Terrell – Northern

University of Illinois Urbana Division 942 Ohio University Illinois University

Wright, Tyeika – Saint Xavier Colvin, Christopher – Iowa Barragan, Luis – UIC Zantout, Linda

University State Boyer, Elias – Butler University

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A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.



Farewell, retirees

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

Henry Brooks Adams



Parks Counselor Department J-Romie, Division

will be Boone Chair our homie, 234 Ms.

missed retires McHale’s you will be Hill thinks

Social worker helped Last Year missed by you’ve been

many during her

tenure

One of WY’s most

experienced guidance

counselors will miss

at WY all of WY awesome

Since September of the students the most

1991 WY has been blessed

with the presence of social Ethel Boone has worked

Social studies teacher There isn’t a single A devoted teacher

worker Slyvia Parks. She has as a counselor at WY for retiring student in WY that prepares to pursue

spent her time here teaching 18 years. She started her won’t remember the other interests

students, faculty, the In 1975, Bernadette

administration and parents teaching career in 1973 at

the Chicago Public Board McHale-Rogers began

booming voice that After dedicating many

a different and new way to of Education, and is retiring teaching at WY. Currently, says “All right guys, of her years to educating

experience their school’s at the end of this year after students know McHale as a let’s get to division” others, Juanita Hill, teacher

social worker. U.S. History teacher, but in of hearing impaired

She took on the a long and accomplished

career. previous years she’s taught

every day after third students, is ready to move

responsibility of sponsoring Boone says her job isn’t Urban Studies, Women’s period on.

and co-sponsoring some frustrating at all; she loves Studies, Latin American “It’s time,” said Hill with

of the brilliant clubs at WY working with students at WY History, World History, and Unfortunately, Assistant a reluctant smile. “I feel it’s

including AACC, Red Cross, on daily basis. Through her sub-blocks of U.S. history Principal Jerome Lattyak time for me to find other

PRIDE, The Future Teachers experience at WY she has including the Depression, will no longer be able to interests, spend more time

of Chicago and more. gained a positive attitude and the Watergate scandal. fill the halls with his loud with my family, and travel.”

through the clubs teenagers and sets a great example for Over the years, McHale threatening voice; after And no one has the right

are able to be a part of students and teachers alike. has witnessed many of WY’s this school year, he will be to blame her.

something and at the same “I love the kids here. changes. She claims that retiring. Lattyak has been When she first arrived

time find what they are They’re the best part of this the general change is that somewhat of an icon at at WY the school was only

searching for, an identity. place and they make this WY has become much more WY: he was the one who a year old, and she was

This developed what she institution what it is,” says integrated. cut off your lock, wrote you fresh out of the University of

calls her “new brand” of Boone. “We used to be a pass, kicked you out of Arizona at Tucson. She has

social work and made the Every year, she assisted predominately African- blue house, collected your since left WY (and Chicago),

students open up to her. If her students in applying to American, but now we’re parking lot money, and returned, taught at the

you are trying to see Parks the schools they wanted very balanced. Although patrolled the second floor elementary level, and spent

you need to grab a number to go to. Although this is there are more females than like no one else could. 11 more years teaching at

and step in line because a very stressful time for males,” notes McHale. It is unclear who will take WY.

so many students want her students and counselors Academically, McHale Lattyak’s place as the new One of her most

advice and company. alike, it is one of Boone’s has seen WY evolve. Assistant Principal right now, enjoyable experiences as

After 18 years of very favorite responsibilities as a In 1982, she saw the but the position will be filled an educator of dolphins has

hard work and dedication a guidance counselor. Academic Center program by the fall. been serving as division

break is well overdue. Parks “She is a valued member begin teaching 7th and As for what Lattyak plans teacher.

plans to take a year long of this school community, 8th graders. She has also to do in his retirement, all “Shout Out to Division

sabbatical, but not just any and she has touched so noticed a change in the he can say is, “I’ll figure that 234!” Hill proudly

sabbatical. many lives. Her legacy will curriculum. out. I lived to work, now I’ve proclaimed. “I enjoy their

“A sabbatical filled live on in the students that “The curriculum has worked to live. energy. It has been a great

with imagining, exploring, she has worked with over the changed from a broad- “I won’t miss filling out experience for me, and

travel, taking classes that years,” comments counselor based one to a college misconduct forms, lunch also an opportunity for me

speak to my life passion, Nicole Neal. Neal is sad to prep curriculum,” explains papers, parking passes, but to spend time with general

study, reading for pleasure see such an important part McHale. I will miss the camaraderie education students too,” she

and guidance, writing, of WY leaving. Being in the class, with the staff and the daily added.

meditation, reflecting, loving, “Ethel Boone has touched instructing, and developing interaction with the good And even as Hill prepares

and socializing with friends many, many lives, and it the minds of students has students,” Lattyak says. to leave, she is still enjoying

and family! I believe in the has been a privledge and always given her joy. For those poor students her job. Little things, such

end of the year, I will begin pleasure to work with her,” “I’ll miss the students. who will be coming in next as how the same UNO

a new and exciting journey reflects counselar Norma They keep you young and year without Lattyak sitting cards she had at Bell are

on a new career path,” says Chinn. challenge you. The best in his office, all we can do still bringing laughter and

Parks. “Seeing students going thing about teaching is that is hope for the best, and entertainment to students at

“I will miss you students to great colleges and you’re completely in charge that there will be a good WY, keep her amused and in

most, your amazing insights, succeeding in the real world of the classroom. You’re replacement. good spirits.

your beautiful spirits, your is the most rewarding part the commander of the ship He hopes that WY So what advice does

drive, your determination, of my job. I get to work with everyday,” says McHale with students will remember this caring, friendly, and

your freshness, your them for four years and a grin on her face. him for being “fair minded, dedicated teacher have for

brilliance, your passion for (hopefully) see them off to “I’m retiring because it’s and having a good sense of others, specifically other

learning and your service college,” says Boone. my time, and because I can,” humor.” educators?

to others. My life has been Boone will be missed by says McHale. “Someone once told “Remember we are all

enriched because of you, all of WY, and she will always Although she plans to me that the best you can still learning – students,

you’ve made me a better be in her students’ hearts. “stay connected in a non- hope for when you go into teachers, everyone. And stay

person.” She is also very involved way,” she’ll mostly something is to leave it humble.”

thankful to have been apart Frank Magyar/Staff Reporter be spending time enjoying better than when you came,

of the WY family. Nicoletta Milito/ Designer herself. I hope that I’ve been able to Brittany S. Jones/ Design Editor

Everyone at WY wil truly do that in my time at WY,”

miss Parks just as much as Sami Blumenthal/In-Depth says Lattyak.

she’ll miss WY. Editor

Joanna Helm/Editor-In-Chief

Jade Fleming/Staff Reporter

opinion

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Photo Opinion Is prom the bomb?

Is Prom really worth it? Girls spend a lot more on

prom paraphernalia than

Beacon asks: What’s your With silently slow but

notable climbing gas

guys. Hair, hairstyles, nails,

feet, apparel, accessories,

and makeup are just the

advice for next year’s students? prices, high unemployment

(including my own) rates,

and never ending college

starter items for a glamour

girl’s perfect prom. Just a

fee deadlines approaching, few weeks ago, I heard a girl

you’d think I have zero speak about how she knew

dollars to cover prom a girl who spent $700 on a

expenses. In fact, how I’m prom dress alone! I thought parent and raised my voice

going to pay for a luxury the idea was ludicrous, but because he was seriously

car that night seems trivial after adding up my own total doubting whether or not

when I can barely afford to expenses, I’m sure they renting a vehicle for prom

go out for lunch every now would rank well around that was realistic. Whatever

and again. Yet the thought figure. This is when I got to happened to the days when

still lingers, and I try to thinking, is prom really worth it was cool to drive your own

believe that everything I’m it? Has the “me” generation car to prom? It’s not about

spending for this one night done destruction even to the how you get there, its that

will make it one I will never history of promenade and you do. All in all, I would say

forget. But then I remember; its true purpose to the point prom, like most things for

this is Whitney Young, and where its participants only most people, has become a

behind all the blue ribbon- view it in materialistic value? tradeoff. But not all of it is

recipient magnet school We girls, guys too, may our fault, it starts with these

“Don’t jump into a “Do your homework, spend hundreds, maybe ridiculously priced tickets.

relationship.” be good, go to church fluff, we’re still just another The administration needs

high school. A prom here is a thousands of dollars on a

Matt Cotton ‘09 and be righteous, and prom anywhere; and where event that will last less than to buy a clue, hello; it’s a

smile a lot.” there is excitement, you six hours. Does our $100 recession! I could barely

Will Veitch ‘11 should also leave room for ticket even include a meal? afford the ticket, much less

disappointment. I’m not saying you shouldn’t everything else. With all that

Up until just recently, my splurge a bit and do it big said and done, think twice

plans were to fly solo at the on prom, but in these trying before you swipe daddy’s

prom. What I have found economic times, can we credit card for that $389

since acquiring a date is honestly say we’re being Peaches “original” dress.

that they cost more money. practical? Just the other

day I got mad at my single Taaj Reaves/Staff Reporter





As long as it took, it

still feels like a blur

“I’m really not one to “Don’t go downstate.” Fast times at Young someone too long for being

too honest. I also learned

give academic ad- Amanda Calo ‘09 High

vice.” that a friend who is only kind

Desiree DiFoggio ‘10 Six years. That’s how long at their convenience is not a

I’ve spent at Whitney Young. true friend.

I’ve spent over 1/3 of my life Senior year has been the

within the walls at 211 S. best year of my high school

Laflin. At times the thought career, (not by much though,

disgusts me and still I know sophomore year ’07 went

hard). We went downstate you might not see some of

that I wouldn’t have it any twice, and came away with a your classmates that you

other way. I’ve laughed, state title, I totally called it by are close with for the rest

I’ve cried, been laughed at the way….. of your lives. The time you

and cried about, but every I saw Chanise Jenkins spend in high school is what

moment that I have spent in ‘11 make the most amazing you make of it. Life comes

school has shaped me into shot I have ever seen and at you pretty fast and if you

the young man I am today. sadly saw some of my close don’t stop and look around,

Asher Roth lied when he friends become statistics you might miss it. Thank

said, “I can’t tell you what on the news across Illinois. you for reading my opinions

I learned from school,” Sally’s house, New Year’s this year and I hope I have

because I sure can. Of Eve and almost every day in educated you on society or

“Party it up, but don’t “Don’t be like me.” course I learned tons of the parking lot behind school at the very least made you

stuff in my classes but the will always be remembered consider some of the topics I

get caught.” Alex Roberts ‘10 personality tendencies that I discussed in a different way.

Lena Dimitroff ‘09 have learned from teenagers as some of the best

moments of my life as well Hopefully my thoughts will be

have helped build my social as this year. This year I found coming to your doorstep in

skills that will hopefully help a close group of friends and I newspaper form in the next

me later on in life. plan on staying in touch with 5 or10 years. Once again

I learned that there is no them way past our college thank you so much, whether

greater value to have than years. you loved my writing, hated

to be considered honest and Beacon readers, as often it, or simply left the Beacon

trust worthy. Although you as the phrase “I hate school” in your division, your time

might not want to tell your is muttered throughout and readership has been

friend that their relationship the halls of WY, enjoy your valued.

is a piece of trash or that time here. Juniors, think

they have a friend who is about how much you hate

being disloyal, it truly is the Eric Short/Opinions Editor

right thing to do. No one school and then imagine

has ever stayed mad at that at this time next year





•Gilles Marini On Dancing with the stars! He is

“Definitely study hard, “Take ACT prep class- sooo hot, my tv is gonna catch on fire!

be organized and do es.” •Summer Lovin havin’ a blast...!

your homework.” Quinn Kyles ‘10

Burning

Benjamin Williams

•SHORT SHORTS! Even though these little ba-

‘14 bies are banned from school, stash a pair in your



Up purse and change after school!

•Boom boxes. Take those earplugs out and turn

up the volume on the beach with friends!

•SPF is burning up so you don’t get burned up!

•Lady Gaga is making me burn up because I just

can’t read her p-p-p-pokerface, p-p-pokerface!

•Giving seniors any work at all at this point in the

year! Get over it, we are!

•Being tied down in a silly high school relation-

ship.

“Go to class.” “Keep it cool in the • Low key, Class of ‘09 is burned out. The admin-

Jake O’Hagan ‘12 beginning, and keep istration is sooo over us.

the senior moments •Drama! Leave it all behind!

coming.”



Burned

Caleb Spahr ‘09 •Allergies need to end before my nose burns OFF!

•I thought we established that high gas prices

Compiled by Casey Fer-

rantella/Photo Editor

were burned out so they need to stop rising low

key thinking we don’t notice! Out

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POLITICS COLUMN ENTERTAINMENT CURRENT EVENTS SPORTS COLUMN What’s on

Really New hits Teen goes Bears your mind?

Notre taking to court for

explosion

draft is “Where’s Maddie and

them at?”

Senior male



Dame? over the Teen faces court

in Lockport school

golden “Oh em gee, I haven’t

gotten my dress yet!!!”

Senior female

How ridiculous was

the contorversy

about Obama’s

radio

Summer hits are here

explosion

A freshman accused of

bringing a “chemical device”

They trade for

superstar QB and pick

up great value

“We’re on our way to

state.”

Senior female

commencement? that exploded in a school

and ready to control hallway is scheduled to be The Chicago Bears “I’m not playin’

Seniors skipping their the airwaves arraigned on the charges in recently had one of their anymore. Kid Supreme,

college graduation because a juvenile court. greatest drafts in recent crease on sight.”

the president of the United Listen to the radio lately? A Lockport Township High history exactly what we Junior male

State was the speaker? Ever notice it has a new School freshman has been needed to forget recent

Aren’t you people classy. sound? Maybe it’s because scheduled to appear in Will debacles such as RB “10 days done, but no

I understand that summer is approaching and County juvenile court on Rashaan Salaam, QB Cade SMART program.”

abortion is an extremely everyone wants to dance June 12th of this year. The McNown, WR David Terrell, Senior male

sensitive issue. Barack and party, but more and 15-year-old was accused of and RB Cedric Benson.

Obama is not pro abortion. more electronic/dance is on bringing a “chemical device” Many experts and critics

Nobody is pro abortion. the radio. that exploded in a school are claiming that the Bears “Mud wrestling.”

Abortion is a horrible thing In the past couple hallway the week of May did not get any superstars Junior male

that nobody wants to be months, new artists are 11th. in this year’s draft class.

affiliated with. Obama on the scene and they are The police made the They point out that the Bears “I’m not a fan of

is simply saying that the

issue can’t be left up to the

catching listeners fast. arrest after receiving tips did not even have a pick on

the first day of the event.

writing research

government. It is a personal

Singles such as David from other students. The However, it seems that they

papers for business

issue that he or nobody else

Rush’s “Shooting Star”, arrest came on the same tend to forget that the Bears class.”

LMFAO’s “I’m in Miami day the two campuses of Junior female

can decide for a woman. Trick”, and Kid Cudi’s “Day the high school reopened did have a first round draft

Obama is a Christian n Nite” have topped the under heightened security. pick. He is only 26 years

and isn’t oblivious to the charts. Artists such as David Following the explosion and old. The franchise can be “Free Tyler and Zach.”

dilemma that is faced by Rush, LMFAO, Kid Cudi have an anonymous bomb threat built around him. He has a Junior female

fellow Christians through this come from nowhere and phoned to the school that cannon for an arm and a

controversial issue. taken over radio play. Tuesday. cocky attitude. He, along “I need to pass this

Back to Notre Dame

though. It is not so much the

Along with them, New The student admitted with Derrick Rose, is the

savior of Chicago sports. The

class to graduate.”

University’s embarassment

York native Lady Gaga to his role in the incident Bears first day pick was QB

Senior female

appeared on the radio back and expressed his guilt. He

as it is the alumni that have in early spring who has had explained to the police that Jay Cutler. “How many seniors

embarrased themselves. single after single on the it was just a prank and that Jay Cutler has been in the

Obama is not the first US chart over a span of a few he hadn’t meant to hurt league all of three seasons will I fail…?”

president to speak at a months. Her singles “Just anyone. The 15 year old said and has already been to the Male faculty

commencement ceremony. Dance”, “Poker Face”, and that he did not phone the Pro Bowl, last year with the

They have a tradition of “Love Game” have made bomb threat. The student Broncos. He threw for 4,526 “Mr. Katz final project

US presidents giving the Lady Gaga ratings sky was taken into custody yards and 25 touchdowns, is driving me crazy.”

honorary graduation speech.

John Jenkins, the Notre

rocket. while he was at the central with a quarterback rating of

86.0. Cutler is the answer

Freshman female

So what are other artists campus that Wednesday.

Dame President summed trying to do to catch up to The teen remains in custody to the ongoing quarterback “Librarians in study

up the situation well saying these rising stars? Sean and will appear in juvenile problem that has plagued hall be tweakin.”

that even though he is the Kingston’s “Fire Burning, the Bears since the 1940’s.

commencement speaker court for his June 12th

and Black Eyed Pea’s “Boom arraignment at the River This problem has caused Sophomore female

does not mean we agree Boom Pow” are starting to Valley Justice Center. Chicago to be known as “The

with everything he does. some competition. Also, “He was extremely sorry City of Weak Shoulders”. “I’m ready to go to

Again, I understand people having catchy dance beats, and glad that no one was Cutler is prepared to Disney World.”

disagree with Obama’s views the radio hits have been hurt,” Lockport Police Chief change that, finally bringing Freshman male

but when the president more danceable than ever. Bill Kendziora said at a respectability to a historically

is going to speak at your These new electro plays Wednesday evening press weak Bears passing game. “Ready for the

graduation, you should be will keep your windows conference, adding that the Hidden behind the big weekend, Thursday

quiet and let the President of down and music blasting all student “freely admitted” to story of Cutler is some was a tease.”

the United States (or former summer long. And you guys massive middle round

President) speak. Whether it know when the radio finds

his role.

“It’s a sense of relief but steals the Bears picked up. Female faculty

is Obama, George W. Bush a new song, they will play it at the same time concern DT Jarron Gilbert, who has

or Jimmy Carter, it is an extensively to the point that [for the student],” Lockport gained large publicity after “We’re a class C class

honor to the students and you’ll sing it in your sleep. Township High School he was videotaped squatting A ghetto league team.”

the university if a figure as When trying to look District 205 Superintendent 655 lbs. as well as jumping Freshman male

big as the President is given back on prior summers Garry Raymond said out of a swimming pool.

that oppritunity. and thinking whether or Wednesday of the arrest. There is WR Juaquin Iglesias, “I’m on a boat!”

The most guilty figure not they have always had Many of the parents who has been the leading Sophomore male

in this whole situation is dance tunes play on the and students at the school, receiver for Oklahoma’s pro

Francis Cardinal George radio in the summer, I think style offense the last two

who blasted the invitation however, seem to feel

maybe some yes, but usually differently. About twenty seasons. The Bears also “I can’t wait to be a

for Obama’s speech at it would just be just more parents and students picked up CB D.J. Moore, senior.”

Notre Dame. He said that upbeat R&B or pop songs. attended a special board who many believed had first Junior female

the invitation was “an Never before have I seen all meeting that Wednesday to round talent. The reason

extreme embarassment to this trance and electronic discuss the week’s events. he fell is due to his lack of “The Church House

Catholics.” I’d say by saying

that he is just embarassing

beats especially from rap “What I’m concerned speed and size, which will

be hidden well by the Bears

goes hard.”

himself. Cardinal George

artists. about is the threat they had cover two defensive scheme.

Sophomore male

Summer is a time to here [at the east campus],”

is a respected leader in relax, have no worries, stay Homer Glen resident Patti It is plain to see why the “Where’d Sebastian

the Catholic world. He is out late and just have fun. Bears had one of their best

supposed to represent the With this new trend of music,

White said.

It is obvious that setting drafts in recent memory. go?”

Catholic religion and his it just gives the summer a off the explosion was a Not only do they have an Sophomore female

extreme conservatism is just lighter and happier mood. foolish act by the student. He extremely talented and

too much for the modern day Whether this it is an actual is only fifteen years old and athletic group of rookies “My prom limo is

world. Being conservative is trend or it’s summer, he has charges filed against arriving, they are also soooo lame.”

completely fine. Being very

conservative is cool too. Just

summer 2009 is sure to him. Just imagine how this bringing in a proven NFL

superstar quarterback.

Senior male

have us dancing. And it’s still will look on his record. After

don’t be as conservative as early in the season, so who the explosion, there were “Who’s Matt Joss?”

Francis Cardinal George, ok? knows what they still will several people that were Bryan Gibbons/Staff Reporter 7th grade male

Fortunately, everything come out with. sent to local hospitals. The

went relatively smoothly at teen could face a two year

the commencement and expulsion for his role in the

“OMG you know Eric

Obama gave a very inspiring Liz Staszel/Staff Photographer incident. The possession of Short?”

speech. Obama focused on an explosive device charge is Freshman female

modern day issues that the the most serious and would

Notre Dame grads will have

an effect upon. Abortion was carry a 4 to 15 year prison “Ayyy Mexicanos”

mentioned but was not the term for adults. According to Sophomore male

focus of the speech, bigger Chuck Pelkie, a spokesman

issues were talked about. for the Will County State’s “This year needs to

Yes, there were some angry Attorney’s Office, the teen end. Now.”

protesters around but it could get probation and Junior male

didn’t have too much of an would only serve a maximum

effect on the festivities. of six years in juvenile “Wow. It took me four

custody.

So there you have it WY It seems that all the teen years to get in the

students. If Michelle Obama

was going to speak at the wanted was to impress his Beacon.”

class of 2011 graduation, little friends, but clearly it Senior female

would you really be upset? was not worth the trouble.

We just all need to chill a Brittany Davis/Designer

little. Compiled by Paul Timlin/

Staff Reporter

Charlie Stanton/Localized

News Editor

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Fifteen minutes A Day in the Life of... Principal

of with joy

fame Joyce Kenner

Dancing just how beneficial they are

to creating a warm, positive

Dancer looks foward It allows you to express

yourself with movement

atmosphere for the students.

The smile on their faces

to bright future and I like that,” she said. when she simply asks them

King is not alone with how they’re doing, says it all.

Did you go to the dance her opinion. For many, The students feel special

show this year? If you did, I dancing is a way to clear when their principal pays

am sure you saw a tall, light your mind and become attention to them. It creates

skin, long legged performer more in-tune with your a close-knit community with

who was amazing and body. Plus, all the exercise a sense of trust.

participated in a variety of and the ability to memorize Kenner is also involved

dances. Alexis King ’10 is complicated routines will in interviewing prospective

a gymnast turned dancer help her in years to come. teachers. Along with

who is only bound for King takes ballet, jazz, Assistant Principal Melvin

success in the future. modern and pointe (a Soto, Attendance Director

King made an specific type of balletz). Marianne Stojak, and usually

impression on the crowd Having such a wide range the department chairperson,

at the WY dance show of experience makes her Kenner looks to find the

with her duet and group a hot commodity in the best, most scholarly and

performances. dance industry. personable, teachers around

King started as a “I enjoy all three but the city.

gymnast at the age of four at the same time I like She asks a variety of

and continued to be one a mixture of them. I like questions including: why

for eight years. It was at contemporary dance as Beacon staffer Sami Blumenthal and Principal Joyce Ken- they want to work at WY,

the age of twelve when her well,” adds King. ner. Photo by Kelly Ford/Entertainment Editor what caliber students

passion for dancing was King’s focus and they’ve had experience

sparked. determination is sure to with, how they break down

“At gymnastics, we lead her to success. When It’s not easy running a specific tasks. To start

with, she arrives at WY their grading percentages,

had to take little dance asked about future plans school but Dr. Kenner what techniques they use

classes like ballet twice a at 8:15 a.m. She begins

week for 45 minutes. After she will most definitely

dance in college either

has it under control her workday by spending in the classroom, and what

technology they’re familiar

taking them, I really liked around 2 hours on e-mails, with. Throughout the

it so I quit gymnastics and being in a company or Being a school principal diligently reading through

teaching it. This is certainly is challenging and time- and responding to the interview, Kenner and the

danced instead,” said King. not the last we have seen other interviewers are very

Ever since then, she consuming, but most of numerous messages in her

of Alexis King. all, it’s rewarding. If you’re inbox. After that, she spends calm, friendly, and far from

has continued to dance abrasive or intimidating.

at various venues across skeptical, just take a stroll about 2-3 hours in meetings.

Sydney Thompson/Clubs down to the main office and She could be meeting After talking with the

the city. Her talent has not Editor interviewee, they rate the

gone unnoticed. ask our very own Dr. Joyce with students, talking with

Kenner. She is living proof of teachers, or investigating potential teacher and decide

“I started training at how great of an asset he/

Chicago Multi-cultural how hardworking, dedicated, stolen items around the

nurturing, intelligent, school. she would be to WY.

Dance Center with Homer Kenner has a busy

Bryant in 2004,” says King. efficient, and confident a Kenner also loves to get

principal must be in order out of the office, and truly schedule being a principal,

King has also trained but she’s passionate about

at Ruth Page, the Joffrey to ensure students the best interact with the student

education possible. body. That’s why she spends her job. For any aspiring

Ballet, and Dance Theatre principals out there, she has

of Harlem in New York. “I am so lucky to work a few hours a day, as long

with the quality of students as her schedule provides, some advice.

In addition, she plans on “You have to love the job;

training with Alvin Ailey this here at WY. It’s nice to walking around the building.

know that I help them, even She talks to students about it’s not about the money.

summer, which is quite an You have to love kids, be

honor for young dancers. in a small way, get into upcoming sport events,

college,” gushes Kenner. competitions, and classes. even tempered, and want to

Like most young resolve conflicts,” explains

individuals, King has been From Kenner’s energetic She addresses students’

and friendly demeanor, it’s concerns and questions, and Kenner.

focused and has a passion

for doing the thing she obvious that working at WY makes herself available to

makes her happy and proud. students who need forms Sami Blumenthal/In-Depth

loves. Editor

“Dancing takes my But what exactly, does signed.

mind off everything in life. she do? Not everyone After observing these

is familiar with Kenner’s interactions, I can tell you

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Stricter making bad decisions, and

in some students minds,

its smarter to take your

chances late night driving.

Go-go common in cars across

all price points, Hennessy

said, citing the Mazda5 -- a

minivan that costs around

player is the bare minimum

that should be expected in a

new car. Otherwise, he said,

“what’s the point?”



rules of “If I am trying to get

home from somewhere and

its after 11, there is no way gadget $20,000 -- and Suzuki,

which will be offering a

navigation system standard

The next big thing in

integration is being able to

connect your portable music



the road is new

I would walk home or take in car that costs around player to the car, and instead

the bus,” says Elizabeth $20,000. of changing your music on

Abolt ’10. “That’s completely “That gives an indication the iPod while you drive,

dangerous and just not a that it’s not just Cadillac and you can control songs and



trend

good idea. Driving home is a Lexus that offers this,” said volume through the car’s

Getting a drivers safer option. If I am too tired Hennessey. audio controls.

license is seen as a to drive I will pull over, but Hennessey said that “It’s integrated into

right of passage that I would rather risk getting Nissan, Infiniti and Cadillac the car, you can use it in

a ticket than risk getting offer strong real time a seemless way,” stated

every 15 year old jumped and robbed.” High-tech gadgets are systems, but more brands Franken. “Nissan and

looks forward to all Young drivers can also the hottest trends for are offering the option. Cadillac does it very well;

year run into more problems than Presently, some models Ford does it with Sync, which

normal drivers if they end today’s vehicles of Acura, Buick, Cadillac, adds a level of voice control;

It gives you freedom from up getting a speeding ticket. Chevy, GMC, Hummer, Scion has it in at least two of

Sam Hobert ’10 has run into Both Sirius and XM Saturn, Hyundai, Ferrari, its cars.”

your parents, your house, and had to deal with many of satellite radio companies Lexus, Infiniti, Nissan, Toyota Franken was impressed

everything. Except the law. these problems. offer real time traffic offer the XM NavTraffic by which companies are

The driving laws for minors “I have had multiple information that gets sent system, which requires a offering that technology.

are getting stricter every encounters with the law, and directly to a car’s navigation monthly subscription of “It’s no trick to get that

year, and will continue to let me tell you, its better to system. $9.95 per month, or $3.99 in an expensive car, but

until the state feels like the drive the speed limit than be “You know how to get in combination with a XM in a Ford Focus, Scion or

number of teen crashes five minutes late.” to work already, but can’t Satellite Radio subscription. moderately priced Nissan it

drop. When it comes down to it, always navigate around Sirius Traffic is also $3.99 is. Nissan, Ford and Scion

Two of the laws that the state is going to be harsh traffic,” said Math teacher when added to an existing have made a point at looking

affect students most are: about speed limits no matter Matthew Hennessey. “There radio subscription and can’t at what customers really

Minors can not drive what your age. But if you’re are broadcast channels be used without a radio want. They want high tech,

any later than 10 pm on a minor, you could lose your where you can listen to the subscription. Sirius Traffic gadgety things.”

weekdays, and 11 pm license until you are 18. traffic audibly. With this, you is offered in some Jeep,

on weekends. Only one While this might feel unfair, can listen to music and see Chrysler Dodge, Ford and Paul Timlin/Staff Reporter

additional passenger under you can’t disagree with the the traffic info pop up. This Lincoln models.

age 20 can be in the car fact that it does save lives. will show red, yellow or green Football coach Tim

until one year after getting Hobert has gotten two lines to show the flow of Franken said that having

the license. tickets, first for going 82 in a traffic as it happens.” an auxiliary jack in the car

While most students can 55. He got pulled over by an Navigation systems alone stereo for an iPod or mp3

understand where the law is undercover state trooper in a are becoming increasingly

coming from (late nights and Mustang.

lots of friends in the back In Febuary Hobert was

aren’t a good mix) the laws caught going 77 in a 45

become tedious in every day mph construction zone.

life. Hobert had to go to court

“It is unrealistic to think and is lucky he even has his

that teenagers are not going license.

to bring their friends along All in all, though the rules

in the car with them when are tedious and may not

they go somewhere. That’s always work well with your

part of the excitement, being social life, it’s not worth the

able to drive around with all repercussions that will come

of your friends!” comments if you get caught.

Jacob Matysiak ‘10

The late night driving Kelly Ford/Entertainment Editor

can also get teenagers into









Driving

How to buy a

used car Although buying a car

online is relatively quick and

easy, the one advantage

Are the bargain traditional dealerships have

possibilities worth the over the internet is that

risk? most allow you to negotiate

a price. If you’re willing

There are plenty of great to take the time to check

reasons to buy a used car. out different dealerships

Not only can a luxury or around the area, that’s Ready to ride, Jacob Wiener ‘09 allows a few passengers into his car. Many WY stu-

performance car be more recommended simply dents enjoy the convience of driving to school because you can come and go as you

affordable than a new one, because of the even greater

but used cars today are bargain possibilities. please. Photo by Casey Ferrentella/Photo Editor

more reliable than ever When negotiating,



Car Accessories...

before. it’s important to arrange

In today’s world of

technology, the classic

reasons people used to

financing and determine a

payment plan ahead of time.

This keeps the negotiations

Items every car

avoid cars are not as much

of an issue. People would

simple, removes dependency

on dealership financing, and owner should have. Compiled by Joanna Helm/Editor-in-Chief

say that “you don’t know allows you to shop interest

what’s been done to the

car,” however the history of

rates ahead of time.

Most people choose Air Fresheners iPod Connectors Stereos

the vehicle is easily traced taking out a bank loan Odor Eliminating Hanging Gel - JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44 -

Belkin Mobile Cassette Adaptor

using its VIN number. You when buying a car, however $1.99 for iPod - $12 $330

can even type in the car’s nowadays you can borrow Long lasting scent and more Perfect if your car has a DVD, MP3, USB, capabilities.

VIN number on free websites from an online lender that attractive than other fresh- cassette player. Easy plug- Said to “create a car audio

such as www.it-is-a-lemon. takes applications over the eners. Also comes in yellow in use, and very reasonably experience that rivals all but

com to check the car’s internet. They are able to and pink, each with unique priced. the best preinstalled receiv-

history to see if it has been let you know much faster scents. ers.

in any accidents. whether or not your loan has

Although it still remains been approved. Magic Tree air fresheners - Griffin iTrip – $30 Clarion VB475 - $139

slightly risky, the access of Regardless of what route $2.50 for two Plays through your FM radio. Cheaper than most models,

information provided by the you take in buying a used Lasts for about two weeks Compatible with all genera- still works with DVD/CD/

internet has made buying a car, it really doesn’t matter maximum, but has a great tions of the iPod. Small and MP3. If you’re looking to go

used car the way to go. as long as you get the car variety of scents. compact for easy storage cheaper, this is the way to

Before you shop for a car, you want with a payment and use. go.

you first have to determine plan that fits comfortably

what car you’re in the within your budget. Buying a Poppy Coral Air Freshener - SiK pimp car connector iPod - Sony CDX-GT920U - $169

market for, and what your used car is a risk, but with a $6.99 $55 Similar to the Clarion, comes

budget is. little patience often you can A popular one in the UK. Compatible with all 4th with USB connection that

Once those two things find yourself a gem. Self-adhesive pads allow you generation iPods as well as you could use for your iPod

are known, you can go to to place them anywhere in earlier models. A three-foot or MP3 with connector

work. There are basically two Kurt Roeder, Staff Reporter the car, lasts for up to three cable allows any passenger cable.

different ways to buy a car: months. access to the iPod. Also

The traditional dealership charges the iPod while play-

way or online. ing the music.

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Art by Liz Staszel/Staff Photographer

Summer on a Budget

Get your fill, and inexpensive Soul Food

restaurant Mac Arthur’s

located at 5412 W Madison Clothes in your closet, Chicago’s

keep your St. (a few blocks east of

Central Ave. on Madison) is

a decent journey westward money in your pocket cheap

cash (it’s practically in Oak Park!)



fun in the

but is well worth it for a

Eating for less

dinner entree and two sides

for $6.99.

Need help figuring going shopping. You don’t

need new clothes right away.

Similarly, Jimmy’s Red out how to get your The longer you wait the

summer style for less

sun!

You’re hungry. Scratch Hots located at 4000 W better chance you have at

that, you’re absolutely Grand Ave. (at the corner

of Pulaski and Grand) is

this year? some sweet summer sales.

Try shopping at discount

ravenous. You need to get also extremely far west stores like TJ Maxx, Filene’s

something in your stomach With the change of

faster than students leaving and extremely affordable. season comes a change of basement, and Loehmann’s

their last class – on the Though they do not have wardrobe. Unfortunately, to find a wide selection Cheap and enjoyable,

day before spring break. many options, the classics in this economy shopping of designer clothes.

And yet, you have little to (their hot dogs and polishes) sprees are definitely Unfortunately, these stores does it get any better?

no money and no desire for are served piping hot with something that Americans can be very disorganized

McDonald’s or any other fast large handfuls of fries for can do without. However and overwhelming. However,

less than $4 each. that doesn’t mean that this on the right day you can Three months of

food chain. Though there is definitely totally make out like a bandit uninterrupted bliss otherwise

So what in the world lovable ritual has to be lost known as “Summer Break”

are you going to do? Go something to be said about until the economy improves. with their affordable prices.

good food near your own With the right stores and For those who don’t mind is an aspect of school that

someplace cheap and tasty backyard. Nuevo Leonth spending a little extra give H all students look forward

of course! shopping strategies we can to. But by mid-July, the

One way to find good located at 1515 W 18 all still indulge in a little & M a try. You can get styles

St. th

(just west of Laflin on retail therapy. that rival those of Urban excitement has worn off and

affordable food is to not 18 St) serves delicious Outfitters at prices that are you’re left bored. But have

judge a restaurant by its The first and most basic no fear, Chicago offers some

name. Case and point? Mr. traditional Mexican fare for step to being a conservative easier to swallow. Stores like

little cost. And Chicken Hut shopper is sticking to the this have locations that hold inexpensive and exciting

Greek Gyros located at 234 located at 3200 N Broadway up to four levels of both Men activities that can make

S Halsted St. (at the corner sales rack. It’s so simple; a typically boring Tuesday

of Jackson and Halsted) St. (at the corner of Belmont you can still shop at all of and Women’s clothing, you

and Broadway) is one of the your favorite stores, just are bound to find something afternoon so much more.

is a great place to satisfy only places in the city you you like at a price that fits For free, you can always

your breakfast cravings – don’t buy anything full price. spend an afternoon tanning

but you’d never know it by can get half of a chicken, One thing is for sure, in this your budget. And last, but

warm pita bread, your choice terrible economy stores are certainly not least, try hitting and swimming at the beach

looking at its name. Though of a side, and a drink for a up Target for all of your (don’t forget the SPF 30!). If

you can get great Greek holding massive sales. You lounging at the beach isn’t

fare at this 24 hour joint, bit under $6. never know what you might summer shopping needs.

So this summer when find in the depths of that They have a great swim your thing, you can always

you can also get an order of you’re feeling hungry and suit selection, and clothes do something more active.

pancakes or French toast massive chaotic sales rack; “Instead of just sitting

along with hash brown broke, don’t fret. There are your dream pair of jeans or that definitely look more

tons of scrumptious places shoes could be waiting for expensive then what you will there I like to walk along the

potatoes and toast for under to eat in this city, and yet, pay. beach. It’s relaxing! I walk

$4. Another method is to not you. like eight miles a day, it’s so

be afraid to travel. Although they are not going to find If the sales rack doesn’t

you. With that said, go out yield fruitful results try Rachel Joravsky/ much better than just sitting

some are fortunate enough and find them! Entertainment Editor there,” said Sam Herrendorf

to live near good holes in the waiting a month and a half ’10.

wall, others are not – and for summer sales before If the beach is out of

that is a fact of life. The tasty Dyren Blalock/Designer

the question because of

weather, going to a thrift



Vacationing is vacationing during the summer. An

airplane ticket alone can cost a huge

amount of money that many people

are not willing to pay. Even if you

An all-inclusive resort would be ideal

if you want to save the most money. All

meals, drinks and admission to pools/

beaches are included. This is perfect if

store with friends can be a

fun adventure. Not only is

the 1980-era gear super

funny, occasionally you can



on a budget can’t afford to fly across the country

or to some exotic island, you can still

enjoy a vacation closer to home just as

you really want to go to an exotic locale

and you’re interested in staying in the

resort.

find a hidden gem for just

pennies.

A fun and free form of



is a breeze

much, without spending your whole life If you’re looking for a bit more entertainment can come in

savings. culture, don’t stay in a resort and opt the form of “Movies in the

Hopping in the car with your family for a more urban hotel location. this Parks” which is a Chicago

and driving a few states away to a can be more expensive because you Park District funded way to



this summer

camp site or a theme park is a very would have to cover all meals. spend a warm night. Movies

fun vacation. It does require a good Another thing you can do to save are projected onto huge

amount of gas money, but the money a few bucks on vacation would be screens in local parks with

you pay for gas will not even come watching what you buy. Don’t go all out sound played through huge

close to the money of a round-trip just because you are on vacation and speakers. Check listings at

airplane ticket. (Staying in a cabin or want to live a little. Make sure you are Chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Want to get away without resort in the Midwest for a week will spending money on what’s important to If you find yourself with

putting yourself in debt? save you more money than staying in have fun, and not based off of impulse. nothing but free time in the

a hotel for a week.) Not to mention These vacations can be some of the sun over the summer there

Many people have been hit where staying at a resort is a much more best vacations your family will take, are ways to spend time with

it hurts during this state of recession, beautiful experience and a much more and you won’t have to worry too much friends without spending a

so for many people, every penny saved fun place to stay then a hotel. A great about scraping out your dimes and ton of money. Not to mention

counts. But that doesn’t mean that vacation place like this is in the Ozarks nickels just to get away for a week. all that time outside will give

people want to start doing things in Missouri and Arkansas, only a nine you a wicked tan!

differently, and take away from doing hour drive away. I vacationed here Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor

the things they enjoy, just to save twice when I was younger, and the fun Elise Sonnenberg/Features

some money. One of these activities memories still last. Editor

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Senior athletes celebrated

Gabby Thomas

(Softball)

• College of choice:

Illinois State University

• Position played:

Outfield Catcher

• Playing for: 4 years

• Favorite Memory @

WY: Mr. Finerichs, Prison

rules Softball, Tour de

Skinner, and raking

the field with our feet

freshman year with Mr.

Kanke.

• Advice for underclass

athlete: Never get

discouraged, because

once that idea is in your

head it’s really hard to

get back focused again.

So if you suck or you’re

having a bad day, at

least have fun sucking

because to me that’s all

it’s really about.



Mariah King (Girls

Basketball)

• College of choice:

Eastern Illinois

• Position played:

Center/Forward

• Playing for: 7 years

• Favorite Memory @

WY: Winning the state

championship in 2008 The class of ‘09 was full of talented athletes. Beacon wishes all of them luck as they pursue their interests in sports and

• Advice for underclass other fields as they move on to college! Photo by Casey Ferrentella/Photo Editor

athlete: To have a set

goal and stay focused

and work as hard as Gail Wilcoxen (Girls Biyang Wang (Girls Franklin Griffin (Boys Ariel Rodriguez (Girls

you can to reach it. Swimming) Cross-Country) Basketball) Water Polo)

• College of choice: • College of Choice: • College of Choice: • College of choice:

Lewis and Clark Princeton University Seton Hall University University of Illinois –

Nick Mark (Boys College • Position Played: • Position Played: Urbana-Champaign

Bowling) Forward • Position played: Wing

• College of Choice: • Best events: 50 yard Runner and Team • Playing for: whole life (Hole set occasionally)

University of Illinois – freestyle and 100 yard Captain • Favorite Memory @ • Playing for: 4 years

Champaign-Urbana butterfly • Playing for: 2 years WY: Winning State!!! • Favorite Memory @

• Playing for: 4 years • Playing for: whole life • Favorite Memory @ • Advice for underclass WY: There are way

• Favorite Memory @ • Favorite Memory @ WY: Running downstate athlete: Win at least too many to count but

WY: Going downstate WY: Winning the 100 with the team where one game out of four winning 1st in city the

fly at Sectionals, going there were posters with next year and leave the past three years has

sophomore year, we to state, and getting all of our nicknames school better than you been amazing!

had a lot of fun. a huge team hug from – then going to Steak found it. • Advice for underclass

• Advice to underclass everyone. and Shake. athlete: Never give up!

athlete: Work hard in • Advice for underclass • Advice to underclass Jasmine Espino (Girls If you truly love what

the off-season. Playing Soccer) you’re doing, never let

club sports sets you athlete: Stay focused athlete: Don’t be afraid College of choice: anyone or anything take

apart from players that and balance out to take risks. Leave University of Wisconsin- it away from you!

don’t. your school work and it all out there on the Parkside

practices. court or the field. Position played: Center- Adeniji Bowden

Mid (Baseball)

Becky Janus (Girls Jasmine Peel (Girls Playing for: since the age College of Choice:

Andrew Platt (Boys Bowling) Eastern Michigan

Tennis) Cross-Country) of three

• College of choice: College of choice: Favorite Memory @ University

University of Michigan – • College of Choice: Bradley University WY: Winning the City Position Played: Right

Ann Arbor Grinnell College Position played: Lead- championship in 2008 Field

• Position played: Singles • Playing for: 6 years off and Co-captain Advice for underclass Playing for: 9 years

and Doubles (depending • Favorite Memory Playing for: whole life athlete: Play with a lot of Favorite Memory @

on the season) @ WY: Just chillin at Favorite Memory heart WY: When the Baseball

• Playing for: since the practice with Matt and team went to Florida for

@ WY: Starting a Spring Break last year…

age of ten Eric, winning second tradition by making it Jack Cinoman (Boys

• Favorite Memory @ at city regionals Golf) so relaxing

WY: Playing around to state each year. It’s College of choice: Advice for underclass

sophomore year with a lot of fun staying in athlete: Just give it your

the world and queen of an insane kick, it’s kind University of Chicago

the court with the girls the hotel, shopping, Playing for: 10 years all, don’t make excuses,

on the team. Time spent

of became a famous eating out, and dancing and you’ll have no

picture among WY Favorite Memory @ WY:

joking around with my on the lanes. Watching a teammate hit regrets.

teammates is probably Cross Country. Advice for underclass a ball that almost hit two

one of the best memories • Advice to underclass athlete: Make sure you teammates diving out of

Other athletes chosen:

Michael Dairyko - Boys Swimming

I have from Whitney athlete: Run summer enjoy yourself while the cart 200 yards away. Viktor Ivanov - Boys Volleyball

Young tennis. miles and take care of you’re on the team, that Advice for underclass

Korey Turner - Boys Track and Field

Precious Walker - Girls Track and

• Advice for underclass your body. Don’t slack way you have more athlete: Be City Champs! Field

athlete: Try to do your off during intervals. fun.

Eric Lara - Boys Soccer

Lauren Klees - Girls Bowling

best and have fun!

Dejon Purnell (Football) Favorite Memory @ WY: Luis Solis (Boys Water Polo) We had 8 players to their stacked

College of Choice: The Beating Lane at their College of choice: Mercyhurst College line-up and we beat them 10-8.

University of St. Francis – Homecoming Position played: Hole set/Attacker Advice for underclass athlete:

Joliet Advice for underclass athlete: Playing for: 14 years Whatever sport you play, make the

Position Played: Quarterback Have fun giving your all. Favorite Memory @ WY: The time best of it because within a blink of an

Playing for: 7 years we played against Lane my freshman eye, it becomes your senior year.

year at the Highland Park Tourney.

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Boys volleyball rolls

into state playoffs

Volleyball team thrills in the preseason top 50

boys volleyball rankings in

The boys volleyball team the State of Illinois. Klimek

heads into the state playoffs. comes from a long line

Riding a 15 game winning of good Klimek volleyball

streak, the Dolphins match players. His older brothers

up against the one seed in Mike Klimek ’07 and Konrad

the first round. KLimek ’08 both led very

“We’ve never played potent WY teams. Albert

Oak Park before, but I think looks to do the same thing

we can beat them,” says in his junior year, and again

Captain Michael Bojda ’10. when he returns next year as

The Dolphins play Oak a senior.

Park River Forest High Coach Jamie Walters

School because St. Ignatius thinks that her Dolphins

got the number three seed, have a very good shot at

even though WY has beaten beating Oak Park.

them this season. That “We have heard from

bumps WY down to the four other coaches, and people,

seed. about OPRF,” she states.

“We kind of got screwed “They’re big, but definitely

out of the three seed,” Eric beatable. If we play a game Setting up his teammate for a spike, the boys volleyball team practices for city playoffs.

Mosley ’10 added, “because like we did against Ignatius, Photo by Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor

Ignatius thought they should we should beat Oak Park.”

have the three seed even The Dolphins are the top





Dolphins girls soccer

though we beat them. “ team in the city and have a

The Dolphins stand at very good chance at making

27-7, and have beaten a long run into state.

other teams in their region “It’s possible,” Mosley

including Ignatius, Fenwick, claims.





season a success, bids

and they have beaten Lane And according to Coach

five times already. They Walters, “We just need to

feature three First Team All play our game.”

City players in Bojda, Adam

Cohen ’10, and 6’4” Albert Gabe Henriques/Sports Editor





adeiu to loyal seniors

Klimek ’10, who was listed





Softball Baseball

enjoys looking After winning city

in 2008 the Dolphins

definitely miss the seniors;

they contributed a lot to the

program.” Kingsley will be

in the city academic honors.

Star midfielder Jasmine

Espino ’09 and forward



great strong were poised to have

another strong

showing in the city

back next year scoring goals

for the Dolphins.

Next year the girls will

Sybelle Cano ’10 both picked

up All-Sectional honors.

Lastly goalkeeper Kelly Ford

’10 received All-city and all



successes

sorely miss the class of ‘09

tournament players. sectional awards.

“Next year we are Espino who has been a

How do you improve They certainly didn’t fail definitely going to win city, four year varsity starter will

after winning to entertain. They drew a exclaims Sara Rodriguez be playing soccer for the

With the school year back to back city great crowd for their Payton ‘12. “But the seniors were University of Wisconson-

matchup. The girls still have awesome and we will Parkside. Helm is undecided

winding down, the girls championships? a state tournament to play in definitely miss them a lot.” as to whether or not she

varsity softball team is and plan to give Hinsdale a “Our six seniors were will be playing next year for

warming up at just the How do you stay good hard game. very positive to the program Wheaton College.

“This year we and brought great work ethic Priscilla Lee and Becky

right time motivated after such a incorperated eight talented along everyday,” concluded Stetson both ‘09 top off

high level of success? Well, freshman into the team. It McCarthy. the list of the seniors

there is always the state took a little while to find our There was plenty of that will not be with next

With city playoffs going championship. chemistry but I think by the talent on the 2009 Dolphin year’s team but have had

on, varsity went through The WY boys baseball time city came we looked squad on the pitch and a powerful impact on the

games Monday, Wednesday, team has had a phenomenal pretty good,” explains coach academically. Joanna underclassman.

Friday, to try to get to regular seasonTheir record Ian McCarthy. Helm ’09 led the charge With around fifteen

Saturday, which is the is 20-3, including six “We had a strong with postseason awards players returning for next

championship game. Having victories by double digits. season,” says forward Laura with All-State, All-City and years spring squad, look

compiled a 9-6 record in The only losses are a close Kingsley ’11. “We obviously all academic honors. for the Dolphins to come

the regular conference play, game against Morgan Park wanted to win city badly, Katie Bond ’09 and Erin back strong with more

the Dolphins are ready to and defeats at the hands of Payton just beat us. I will Mulholland ’09 joined Helm experience from the class

pounce on their playoff Barrington and defending of ‘12 and hopefully enjoy

competition. state champions Prairie the similar leadership they

“We have a really good Ridge. Other than those had under Helm and Bond.

team this year, and we’re few games the season has Expect speedster Maddie

going all the way!” says been extremely successful Weesen ‘10, defender Sara

Captain Kristin Connell ’09. for the varsity baseball Kochanny ‘10 and forward

Connell’s enthusiasm is not team. The most impressive Sybelle Cano ‘10 to be key

misplaced, after a strong win of the season had to parts of next years team.

finish in conference play, be on April Fool’s Day when This season the

the team has come together the Dolphins upset the St. ladies were also without

very well. Since pre-season Rita Mustangs, who were sensational midfielder

training started in late ranked number one in Sophia Anderson ‘11 who

March, the team has had the state at the time, by a unfortunately tore her ACL

practices or games nearly score of 7-6. Another win before the ‘09 season

every day to prepare them to was more dominating, but started. With the addition

make this run. against a lesser opponent. of Anderson plus Meghan

“With both our JV and WY defeated Rickover Naval Robinett and Sara Rodriguez

varsity teams advancing Academy by the impressive both ‘12, the midfield is set

deep into the city playoffs, tally of 32-2. to be very strong.

our program is only looking “This season has been Despite losing Helm on

up for the upcoming great so far, but after the last the defensive end, Adaobi

seasons,” comments head two seasons anything less Ekwueme, Dylan Forster and

coach Mike Hinrichs. than another championship Maggie Kindra all ‘12, were

The enthusiasm has is a disappointment,” says very solid starting defenders

taken over the program, Steven Gianoni ’10. There this season.

from the head coach are 9 seniors on this year’s WY goalkeeping should

Hinrichs to Connell to every team, all of whom play a also be tops in the city with

other member of either JV crucial part in the team’s Kelly Ford ‘10 and Rachel

or varsity softball this spring success. They are also laying Hobert ‘12 returning for next

at WY. the groundwork of success year. WY soccer looks bright

“This has been my by mentoring younger for the ‘10 season, this is a

favorite team to play on, players and insuring that great group of players.

and I don’t want this to end the Dolphins remain an elite

anytime soon, especially force in Chicago baseball. Charlie Stanton/Localized News

without a city title,” Connell Look for a deep run at Editor

adds. With the playoffs going both the state and city titles

on right now, its time for as the seniors and their

Dolphin fans to get out there teammates hope to end their

and show this team the high school careers at WY on

support it deserves! a high note. Bear walking across the gym floor, Alyssa Rodriguez ‘10 warms up before soccer prac-

Nathan Shuftan/Copy Editor Bryan Gibbons/Staff Reporter tice. Rodriguez plays forward and has been on varsity since her freshman year. Photo by

Casey Ferrantella/Photo Editor

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Underappreciated, but still Toyota Park

Toyota Park plays host to



competitive Chicago teams

many teams and is an easy

drive from Chicago. Here is

the upcoming sports schedule:

• May 31 Chicago Fire Soccer vs. FC

For these teams there is more to watch Scottish star Ifeoma Dieke If soccer doesn’t fit your athletic Dallas 2pm

mesmerize defenders. needs, take a trip out to Bridgeview, • June 5 Chicago Fire Soccer vs.

than meets the eye Still representing for the women, Ill to see the Chicago Machine play Houston Dynamo 8pm

So say you and your buddies want the Chicago Bandits have been very lacrosse at Toyota Park. These hard • June 6 USA Eagles Rugby vs.

to go out on the town. You want to see successful in the world of women’s hitting boys of the MLL (Major Legaue Wales International Rugby 1pm

a sporting event but you can’t afford to softball. The defending National Lacrosse) may not have the best record • June 7 Chicago Machine Lacrosse

see the Bulls, Sox, Cubs or Blackhawks, Pro Fastpitch champions play at in their conference but it is well known vs. Denver Outlaws 3pm

but you still want to see hard hitting Benedictine Field in Lisle and are home around the league that they are tough • June 21 Chicago Red Stars

good athletic competition. Do not fret. to 2008 player of the year, Stacy May, competition and that they can never be Womens Soccer vs. Boston Breakers

Chicago is home to other professional rookie of the year, Rachel Folden as taken lightly. Twenty dollars gets you a

well as national softball icon Jenny front row seat to this world class action. 7:30pm

sports teams that provide just as good Finch. The Bandits are continuously If you want to get away from the • July 1 Chicago Red Stars vs.

competition for half the price. competitive and look to repeat their mainstream while still enjoying fast Washington Freedom 7:30pm

The Windy City is home to two championship this year. Tickets are as paced action these are options for you. • July 4 Chicago Machine vs. Toronto

professional soccer teams other than inexpensive as $8. However, money shouldn’t be the only Nationals 7:00pm

the publicized Fire. The Chicago Red On the men’s side, the Chicago reason for supporting their play.

Stars, of the Women’s Professional Storm of the Indoor soccer league

Soccer Association, play in beautiful have been playing at the Sears Center

Source: http://www.

Toyota Park in Bridgeview, just on the in Arlington Heights since 2004. Fifty toyotapark.com/events

outskirts of southwestern Chicago. For Eric Short/ Opinions Editor

$30, one can purchase a front row seat dollars gets you a season ticket to

watch them in action.







So you’ve decided to

Travel Plans

Houston - $220

Follow your favorite

teams on the road

follow your team to Kansas City - $98

stadiums unknown. Now Los Angeles - $286

what do you do? You plan Milwaukee - $44

your trip, that’s what! In

Beacon’s opinion, the best New York - $168

way to travel anywhere Philadelphia - $166 Make this season catch their favorite artists far in advance as possible

for sports purposes Pittsburgh - $114 different and leave on tour, why can’t a truly

devoted fan travel miles to

(how about when the season

schedule comes out?) in

(other than by car) is by San Diego - $344 your couch behind for cheer their favorite team on? order to secure great deals.

rail – simply because it is San Francisco - $290 a game or two While at an away game, fans Finally, when it comes to

the most convenient and get the opportunity to see choosing which game, go to

enviromentally friendly! Seattle - $300 It’s when the team is what it’s like being a visitor the one you’d most want to

Beacon lists round-trip St. Louis - $46 away that being a diehard for a change. Perhaps it’ll see. If you absolutely hate

Amtrak fares* from Tampa - $284 fan of a sports team is the do you good to be the one the New York Yankees, why

Chicago Union Station to hardest. Game after game coming into someone else’s don’t you travel just to ‘boo’

some cities that one might *fares calculated using

you sit at home rooting for a home to play to the death – Derek Jeter in person? Let

follow a team to. Amtrak’s Fare Finder and are team that is miles and miles well, buzzer.

But how to get there

him and everyone else hear

you scorn.

not only the cheapest listed away from the sound of your

voice. You can yell, “Shoot!” and how to choose which Now, get off your bum

Atlanta - $300 but without a doubt subject to

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Homecoming week saw many students walking around the halls

in crazy outfits, like these freshmen girls.

Photo courtesy of Gabriella Spingola ‘12

Sporting events brought the student body together this year, with

both basketball teams going downstate. Students of all years

showed their dolphin pride and cheered our teams to victory.

Photo courtesy of Caleb Spahr ‘09.









2008-

2009

It was a

good year! Every year WY’s academic decathalon team competes at the highest level,

and this year was no exception as they took 5th in the nation! Way to go!

Photo courtesy of Micah Dennis ‘10.









Who would have thought that red house would be the loca-

tion of students battling it out on Guitar Hero? These fresh-

men watch Michael Schaible ‘12 enthusiastically as he tests

his guitar skills.

Students got dressed up for “A Night With the Stars” at the Homecoming dance. Photo courtesy of Michael Schaible ‘12.

Julia Dennis, Jessica Clement, Cate Stanton, Greta Baldwin, and Laura Kingsley, all

‘11 spent the night in style.

Photo courtesy of Cate Stanton ‘11