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Announcer p. 2 internationally p. 4
November 2006 A Publication of West Deptford High School Volume 6 Issue 2
Michaelchuck teaches Renaissance Club
helps the Amish
English to Chinese
By Alexandra Ridinger the Chinese teachers and Milu National Nature Michaelchuck also learned
By Meghan Rieger
Senior
Charles Roberts took
school. I was impressed
with the teachers’ and stu-
dents’ participation thus
far, and it really gives the
Senior helped them devise dif- Reserve, where the endan- about China’s culture. He nine girls hostage at the students a way to help
ferent ways to teach their gered species are located. was able to see how their West Nickel Mines Amish out other students,” stated
Over the summer, history students. Parents and other “I tried to squeeze in economy works and what School on October 2. The Sexauer.
teacher Mr. Michaelchuck students who were not as many experiences as everyday Chinese life is 32-year-old milk truck The donation war,
traveled with a small group enrolled in his class also I could. During my free like. driver lined the girls up which has been generat-
of teachers from the United came to learn. time, I would take in and Michaelchuck also had along the chalkboard and ing competition between
States and Canada to help “I was impressed with explore all the local points to adjust to the way the shot them all, killing five the sophomores and
Chinese students develop how much the students were of interest,” Michaelchuck Chinese eat on a daily and seriously injuring the seniors, has been a great
confidence in speaking basis. His diet included others. He then commit- way to turn tragedy into
English. many rice dishes, eggplant, ted suicide. something more uplift-
Michaelchuck learned and seafood. He also had Due to this recent trag- ing. Although the seniors
that with globalization fish, usually braised and edy in the Amish com- made a great contribu-
Photos courtesy of Mr. Michaelchuck
and rapid development in served in a sauce. Crab, munity in Lancaster, tion, the sophomores won
China, the study of English squid, octopus. Stir-fries, Pennsylvania, the the competition.
has now become more noodles, and vegetable Renaissance Club at West “This effort is really
important. dishes were also popular Deptford High School for a great cause. Not a
Most students prob- specialties. decided to hold a compe- lot of people know about
ably never thought of Mr. Before Michaelchuck tition to see which grade the Amish community
Michaelchuck as a celeb- went to China, he had his could collect the most because they are so pri-
rity, but when he was visit- classes write letters to the money to assist the fami- vate. It really feels good
ing China, his beard made (Top) Mr. students he would have in lies. to know that you can help
him very popular among Michaelchuck’s fifth his class. Valerie Gould The five hundred dol- even in a small way,” said
the people. grade afternoon was a student in his CP lars that they collected senior Bryan Wood.
“I was definitely an exot- class enjoyed all the US History II class last was donated to the Amish Renaissance co-presi-
ic curiosity and was greet- experimental activity. year that wrote a letter to community to help pay dent and senior, Andy
ed with stares and giggles,” (Left): Simon plays one of Mr. Michaelchuck’s for short and long-term Bond, had only good
Michaelchuck said. a traditional two- Chinese students. medical bills, counseling, things to say about the
Michaelchuck made stringed fiddle called “The girl who wrote back and rebuilding of the new school’s donation war.
many new friends while an èrhú. to me wrote, ‘I hope one school along with any “It helps to reflect a
on this trip, and they had day we can be best friends other needs. positive light and energy
‘hungry’ to learn. They said. on not only the school
heated, but pleasant, dis- when I visit America’ in Mrs. Sexauer, a history
wanted to know every- Michaelchuck also vis- but also the community.
cussions about how every- her letter,” Gould said. teacher and Renaissance
thing,” said Michaelchuck. ited Shanghai, Beijing, We talk so much about
one views China. Since Michaelchuck has advisor at West Deptford
One of the things Suzhou, Nanjing, and Xi- being Americans and
“Two generation’s returned, he has taught his was disgusted by the
Michaelchuck covered in An. sticking together in times
points of view on China, a classes a great deal about recent events.
his lessons was the endan- “The highlight for me of trouble. This cause
generation under Mao and how they should value “I could hardly watch
gered species, the Red- was Xi-An and the Tomb really gives the students a
today’s generation living what they learn in school, the news. I feel that
crowned Crane, especially of Qin Shi Huang, guarded chance to help each other
under a market economy- and the fact that we have doing this collection is a
because they were locat- by the Terra-cotta Warriors. out,” said Bond.
-It was truly fascinating,” more freedoms than most good way to help another
ed around Yancheng. He The 2000-year-old army
Michaelchuck said. Chinese students.
also taught a lesson about remains stunningly well
Michaelchuck taught in In class every day, he opinions. But, after over- pride in its long history.
panda bears, which are also preserved. There are six
Yancheng, which is located makes sure to have all of coming a little shyness and Although Michaelchuck
an endangered species in thousand figures of warriors
in the northern part of the the students participate. On fear of making a mistake, served as a teacher in
China. In addition, he had and horses,” Michaelchuck
Jiangsu Province, north- the other hand, in China, they participated freely. China, he said, “I think I
the opportunity to spend said.
west of Shanghai. While the students seemed reluc- They love their country learned as much from them
a weekend on the Dafeng While in China,
he was there, he mentored tant at first to voice their and take a great deal of as they learned from me.”
Butterfly garden is a thing of beauty
By Alexandra Ridinger can also see it if you go flowers and spent hours Mrs. Tortu-Sliwecki, Mrs.
Senior into Room 8 (one of the of time over the last five Ritorto, Mrs. Carter, Miss
computer labs). years,” Beek said. Osgood, Mrs. Vereneault,
Miss Haulenbeek, also
Beek started on this proj- The Ecology Club has and Miss Masters have all
known as Beek, and the
ect five years ago, and this been a big help at produc- contributed their time.
West Deptford High
year, she is finally com- ing this Butterfly Garden “The teachers who are
School faculty are trying to
pleting it with the help of with Beek. The members assisting all love garden-
Photos by Kristin Osgood
improve the environment
the custodial staff, fellow help the volunteers identify ing and have wanted this
right from our own back
teachers, and students in which species are plants area to look nice for the
yard.
the Ecology Club. and which are weeds. school,” said who is very
Beek is working with
About seven years Although the garden is passionate about this proj-
students and staff to create
ago, Beek came up with not yet complete, some ect and hopes to keep the
a garden to attract butter-
the idea when she and butterflies are already life of the garden growing.
flies that are migrating and (top): The butterfly gar-
Mr. Michaelchuck were arriving. “When you get a chance
to supply them with food. den was Miss Beek’s
involved with a group “It’s nice to see the to stop by and look at it,
Unfortunately, most of the vision.
called Earth Education butterfly bushes covered you should. The butterfly
insects around our area are (right): Angelina Walters
Partnership. Since then, in monarchs or swallow garden is a beautiful cre-
losing their own habitats enjoys some of the new,
they have been trying to tails,” said Beek. ation that should not be
because of the massive fragrant blossoms.
create a network of gardens Teachers have also got- taken for granted. It’s help-
development.
in South Jersey. ten involved at helping ing improve our local envi-
The garden is located
“The custodial staff put in make the Butterfly Garden ronment for the better,”
near the library and the
the trees, and we planted a success. Mrs. Jasper, said Beek.
guidance office, but you
Features
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Two sisters battle skin cancer
By Kayleigh Sacco pre-cancer,” Mrs. Richman it wasn’t visible,” said take so that they do not
Sophomore explains. “My tanning was Richman. have to suffer as the two
According to the always out in the sun, not Brown had to receive physical education teach-
American Cancer Society, in tanning beds.” surgery and had eighteen ers did.
in 2006, nearly 11,000 peo- The cancer on her face stitches in her face in “Don’t tan,” said Miss
ple will die of skin cancer. looked liked crusty pim- the two spots where she Brown. “Also, wear fif-
Many cases of skin cancer ples, and Richman had had the basal cell cancer. teen-thirty sunscreen, even
Photo by Venise Grossmann
are caused by too much sun to go to a dermatologist Unfortunately, some areas in the winter.”
exposure. to freeze and cut off the had to be cut out since Students should also look
Miss Brown and Mrs. growths. Her treatments the roots were growing and for some tell tale signs.
Richman, sisters and gym lasted five years. spreading underneath her “Check for spots that
teachers at West Deptford Miss Brown, who also skin. She also had to have don’t seem to heal,” said
High School, never thought had cancer on her face for chemotherapy cream treat- Brown.
their tanning days would six years, says that it was ment twice on the areas Taking quick and easy Ms. Richman and Miss Brown developed can-
lead to skin cancer. due to the exposure she had affected by squamous cell precautions can lead to a cer because they baked in the sun as teens.
“I have had keratosis on to the sun as a teen. cancer. safer and healthier life.
will take the knowledge to your advantage.
my face and neck, which is “My sister’s cancer grew There are plenty of pre- Miss Brown and Ms.
they have shared and use it
underneath the skin where cautions that students can Richman hope that you
Announcer develops confidence Chellow loves studying
By Brittany Collins
Senior
Tech room no later than
7:25 a.m. You cannot be
culinary arts at G.C.I.T.
late. If you are late, you By Kelly Chellew with it?” Then they had the
Each morning during Freshman opportunity to cook, using
get cut after three times of
homeroom, WDTV News their facilities.
being tardy. It is also impor-
is broadcast in every class- While a good major- Chellew was very
tant that you look present-
room in order to keep ity of students spend eight impressed with the school
able,” said Washington.
Photo by Venise Grossmann
West Deptford students periods a and would consider going
There is also a schedule
and teachers informed. day at West there.
that each newscaster must
Although the newscasters Deptford Although she has a lot of
follow. If a newscaster
may make the process look junior, fun, there are some require-
doesn’t show up for her
effortless, there is actually E m i l y ments she doesn’t like, for
scheduled time, after one
a great deal involved in C h e l l e w, instance, the dress code.
warning, she will get cut.
order to prepare. Washington is one of the first announcers to is one of “I can’t wear flip-flops
Washington also enjoys
Senior, Cherice arrive each day to assist Mr. Kirschner.
Chellow twenty-one or Capri’s, and I especially
working with the fellow
Washington, is involved students hate how I can’t wear nail
then went on to perform an wracking. We do a quick newscasters: Nicole Brown,
in many school activi- who leave the high school polish,” said Chellew.
audition in front of Miss run through before we go Briana Baud, Angela
ties, including the morn- during fifth period to attend The program is very
Grossmann, an English and on live, but I felt the pres- Munch, Deanna Howard,
ing announcements. Even the Gloucester County demanding. Chellew has
journalism teacher, and Mr. sure of knowing that every- Angelina Walters, and
though this is the first year Institute of Technology. to memorize a great deal
Kirschner, the Video Tech thing I did or said would be Abby Cabunilas. Each stu-
she has participated, she For the remainder of the of material and, not only
teacher at West Deptford broadcast throughout the dent is scheduled approxi-
already feels like a vet- day, she takes studies culi- learn culinary skills, but be
High School. school,” says Washington. mately twice a week.
eran. nary arts. So far this year, able to execute them with
“At first I was nervous Doing the morning Any students wishing to
“I’ve wanted to do the she has practiced with com- speed.
at the audition but soon I announcements requires a take part in the morning
morning announcements mercial foods and has been Something Chellew
learned that all I had to do great deal of commitment announcements can audi-
since freshman year,” says learning safety, sanitation, is really looking forward
was read whatever was put and devotion. It minimizes tion during homeroom this
Washington. “However, I and knife skills. In a typical to is the Family, Career,
on the screen in front of the time that the announcers year or wait until the for-
was way too shy. Now I class, the instructor models and Community Leaders
me. If you mess up, they and broadcast team once mal tryouts at the begin-
enjoy public speaking so I a skill and then the students of America competition.
will work with you to get had with their friends in ning of next year.
thought that the morning apply the technique. FCCLA is a nonprofit
better, but if you do well, the morning before home- “I love doing the morn-
announcements would give The students are also national career and techni-
you get the job right away,” room. ing announcements because
me a chance to do what I given the opportunity to cal student organization for
said Washington. “When you are on the I feel that I am performing
love.” showcase their skills. For young men and women in
“The first time I was on morning announcements, a service for the school,”
Once Washington over- example, in October, they family and consumer sci-
air was extremely nerve- you have to be at the Video Washington said.
came her nervousness, she prepared a Halloween din- ences education in public
ner for their parents. Some
Crosby travels to Thailand
and private schools through
of the highlights of the grade twelve. During the
meal were spaghetti with competition, the students
pumpkin sauce and butter- have one hour to cook from
bugs including crickets, sometimes half to one In fact, Crosby stated, nut squash chili. a given recipe. They have
By Andrew Ridinger
cockroaches, wasps, and quarter the price. “You saw monks every- Chellew has always to compete against other
Freshman
larvae. “I saved one hundred where you went.” been interested in cooking schools and are evaluated
Thailand is a coun- ever since she was young.
Another cultural differ- dollars on a Play Station The government there on presentation and taste. If
try filled with culture, cit- “It’s a lot of fun. You’re
ence is that the Thai are Portable,” said Crosby. was also different because you win, you will receive a
ies, jungles, and every- given the opportunity to do
respectful to their elders. The predominant they have a king. Crosby full scholarship to college.
thing in-between. Over what you’re interested in
Some natives even bow to learned that the royal fam- Chellew hopes to attend
the summer, freshman for hours,” says Chellew.
another’s feet. ily is extremely respected, Johnson and Wales when
Evan Crosby went to this Recently, the students
One other cultural dif- and it is illegal to insult she graduates, but is will-
intriguing country to visit took a trip to Atlantic
ference was the Thai them. Shortly after he ing to attend Atlantic City
his aunt who works for Community College and
Photo courtesy of Evan Crosby
language they speak. In left, there was a politi- Community College for
Marriot hotels. attended a program called
their language, the word cal uprising. Crosby was two years first.
Crosby visited cities “What’s taste got to do
Thai means freedom so thankful that he was back
Photo provided by Video tech
such as Chiang Mai and
Thailand means freedom in the United States when
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Bangkok, the capital of
Thailand. He also took a land. this happened.
long train ride and rode The climate is also dif- “It was so dangerous
from Bangkok to Chiang ferent from our area: it that my aunt couldn’t The Talon Advisor:
Recognized by the
Mai, which was about is warm, no matter what Crosby was stepped on leave her home,” said Temple Press Ms. Venise Grossmann
12 hours away. Another season of the year. by an elephant. Crosby. Tournament vgrossmann@comcast.net
exciting experience was In Thailand, the people religion in Thailand is Crosby liked how and GSSPA Press 1600 Old Crown Point
getting to ride on an ele- make purchases using Buddhism. Although the friendly everyone was in Tournament Road
baht, and thirty-six baht Islamic religion is prac- Thailand. Westville, NJ 08093
phant or elephant trek, as
equal a dollar. ticed in the southernmost “The people will help Articles are written by the Online Edition:
they call it. journalism class but other www.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/
Learning about the cul- With this currency, one part of Thailand, Buddhism anybody. It was the best
could purchase items that is prevalent throughout place in the world. I would freelance pieces are also High_School/high.htm
ture was sometimes shock- accepted. Phone: 856-848-6110
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Opinion
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America’s Top Model is big with teens
Reviewed by Meagan Idol, but you can only ing in a fashion challenge, I look forward to watch- “I really enjoy the show This season also had a
Swenson, Junior make so many reality photo shoot, and then the ing the photo shoots and because I want to be a few surprises up its sleeve.
shows that will catch the elimination. the unique way they’re model one day, and I like Tyra Banks decided to
After a viewer’s attention. After Sometimes they also dressed for each one, as to watch the photo shoots do something that they
long day at awhile, they all start to include a runway show, well as the drama that because most of them are haven’t considered doing
school or become less exciting and selling a commercial prod- comes along with putting pretty cool and creative,” before, and it was a hit.
work, peo- more ridiculous. uct, or press interviews. fourteen unacquainted said freshman Eleanor “I was surprised that
ple usually America’s Next Top All the participants live girls who are all compet- Goodfellow. they had twins as contes-
look to the Model seems to have together and compete for ing for the same grand Even some guys have tants this season. They
Swenson television caught the viewers’ atten- the grand prize, an oppor- prize together in a house. started to be introduced usually don’t do that, and
for some tion or at least the view- tunity to be managed When I’m walking in to the show because most it gives some edge to the
mindless entertainment so ers who are my friends. by Elite Models, a fash- the hallways or talking girls have been so involved show,” said junior Chelsea
they can put their feet up This season features Tyra ion spread in Seventeen with some of my friends, in watching it. Warner.
and just relax. But lately, Banks, the producer of the Magazine and a $100,000 it never ceases to amaze “I usually get stuck When reviewing the
reality television hasn’t series, the judges--Twiggy, contract with Cover Girl. me that America’s Next watching it with my girl- show, many West Deptford
been on many people’s Nigel Barker, J. Alexander, America’s Next Top Top Model seems to come friends when I’m over, but students, including senior
minds because it’s just and, of course, the four- Model is on its seventh up in conversation every it’s actually pretty cool. Eileen Vernetti, would
simply getting old. I mean teen contestants. season and is becoming time. Most of my friends The girls on there are very agree with Tyra Banks,
there was Average Joe, Each episode features more and more popular. really look up to the girls pretty,” said sophomore “It’s fierce.”
Survivor, and American the contestants compet- I, myself, enjoy it as well. on the show. Michael O’Connor.
Barbecue is hot in Cherry Hill
Reviewed by Brittney B. They claim they have If you have a big appe-there. I ate so much I my family, we ordered er was laughing when he
Manley, Senior the world’s greatest ribs, tite and you want to eat couldn’t move. You are Dave’s Famous Feast. saw the empty basket.
and I agree. They are so until you’re stuffed and given all these ribs and It included a full slab of He gave us a look like
Do you delicious you just want you can’t eat anymore, go you have a variety of ribs, a whole chicken, a “Dang, y’all sure can
love bar-
bequed
more and more. If you like
good service, good prices
“If you have sauces to choose from on
your table. I was having
half-pound of brisket or
pork chop, coleslaw, fries,
eat.” It was hilarious.
You should defi-
food? I
mean, seri-
and to be seated fast, it
is the place to go. The
a big appe- fun with my family tast-
ing all the sauces.
beans, cornbread muf-
fins and corn on the cob.
nitely try this place out.
Personally I think the
Manley
ously, like booths are huge and com- tite and you The service is really You can also substitute, prices are good for the
barbequed fortable, leaving plenty of great as well. Our waiter and you can get more of amount of food you get.
ribs and room to eat. want to eat was really nice, and the something to replace it There are tons of nice
chicken. What about the The prices are also other service staff was with something else that people working there.
sides--baked beans, corn really good. I went with until you are really nice, too. They kept you don’t want. The feast Oh, yeah, girls, there are
on the cob, fries, cole-
slaw, and corn bread?
my family of five, and all
together it cost about $60.
stuffed and coming to our table and
making sure everything
serves a family of 4 or 5
and, believe me, it was
also lots of cute guys, but
when the food came out I
Just writing the words
makes me want some. If
Sure it’s a lot of money,
but think about five peo-
you can’t eat was fine and asked if we
needed anything. They
plenty.
When we all got fin-
concentrated on that.
you like that kind of food ple eating all that food anymore, go even refilled our drinks ished eating, the basket Famous Dave’s
and would like some too, and drinks and you get before we asked. was empty--I mean there 104 Route 70 East
then you should go to free refills. I think that there.” As for the food, there is was not a scrap of meat Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Famous Dave’s in Cherry is a good price, but then Brittney B. Manley so much you can choose left on those bones, espe- Phone: 856-857-1520
Hill. again, I didn’t pay. from. When I went with cially my dad’s. The wait- Distance: 6.1 miles
Six Flags offers an adrenaline rush
Reviewed by Lauren October and has a wide mately 80 mph and lasts head first at 60 mph while “The wind beats $59.99, a junior ticket
Brown, Freshman stock of “thrills and chills” four minutes. What sepa- 115 ft in the air. This ride (under 54”) costs $29.99,
to offer. rates it from most roller offers the sensation of “fly- against your and admission is free for
The
wind beats
Kingda Ka, the fastest
rollercoaster on earth, goes
coasters at the theme park
is that Nitro does not go
ing” through the air quick-
ly while looking down at
face, while hair children under three.Drinks
isn’t cheap either.
Food
against 128 mph with a complete upside down but does everything below you. smacks you in start at about $2.99 and
your face, ride of 3.3 seconds. The still attract a crowd with While the rides are a
while hair ride is heart racing, but its steep dips and abrupt big part of my fun while
the jaw as you a simple chinchilla stick
(cinnamon stick) is $2.75.
smacks it had the longest wait in turns. at Six Flags, the staff also ride one of the If you’re not attracted to
you in the park, with a total of I would recommend this provided a positive experi- rides or “thrills and chills,”
Brown
the jaw as three hours, due to delays moderate, but still exciting ence. We could hear their fastest roller- the Fright Fest is available
you ride one of the fastest
rollercoasters in the world,
from objects falling on the
track. Many theme park
roller coaster, for the less
daring that travel to Six
cheery voices over the
intercom before boarding
coasters in the every weekend inat 6 p.m.
October starting
all closer to home than you riders agree, however, that Flags and those that are not the rides, assuring us a safe world, all closer where goblins and mon-
may think. Kingda Ka is worth the ready to conquer the more and exciting adventure. sters parade around the
Six Flags Great wait if you like a quick audacious Kingda Ka. Although Six Flags offers
to home than park, patrolling haunted
Adventure, located off of I- rush. Another worthwhile ride a great deal of entertain- you may think.” trails and hay rides.
195 in Jackson, New Jersey Nitro, another one of Six is Superman’s Ultimate ment and excitement, you Lauren Brown It’s never too soon to start
is open from the middle Flags great attractions, is Flight, which consists of should bring a thick wal- planning for a day of fun.
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Sports Page 4
Freshman athlete stars in 2 sports
By Nikki Patterson medical. Maryland, and in sixth
Freshman The most touchdowns grade, he went to Eugene,
Owens has had were five Oregon, for a week.
For many freshmen who in one game, which was For his first year, he
play sports, they are happy in 2005 when he was on received a fifth place medal
to get any playing time a midget team. That year for the four hundred meter
on a freshman team, but (2005), Owens scored 36 sprint and fourth place in
freshman James Owens touchdowns with 2248 the two hundred.
is already a left half back yards, breaking every In sixth grade, Owens
starter for the football team record a running back received a third place medal
at the varsity level. could. for the one-hundred meter
Owens has played football Owens loves the challenge sprint with a time of 12.2,
since he was nine-years-old of playing at the highest two-hundred with a time
and was always a member level in the high school. of 24.6, and four hundred
Photo by Bob Creamer
of a West Deptford team. “It’s fun to play with older with a time of 57.05.
As he grew up, Owens and bigger kids who have This past year, Owens
looked up to Kordell more experience than I received fourth place in
Young, a family friend, and do,” said Owens. the one- hundred and third
a recent graduate of the In addition to being a great place in the two hundred.
high school. football player, Owens Owens breaks through hole for a touchdown against Haddon Township. For the one hundred his
“Kordell has taught me a is also an excellent track time was 10.67 and 22.7
lot that I needed to know runner. Since he was in “It’s fun to play with older and bigger kids who for the two hundred.
for football like how to fifth grade, he has been Owens realizes that
remember my plays,” running track. have more experience than I do.” James Owens being involved in two
Owens said. Another West Deptford challenging sports will
This year, Owens has had graduate whom Owens of 10.67. Owens was also three different states for help him stay in shape and
Owens was ranked first in
at least one touchdown in looks up to is A.J. Bunton ranked third in the nation nationals in fifth, sixth and be recognized by colleges
the nation for the fastest
every game, except for the who ran the 100 and 200- for the two hundred meter eighth grades. in the future.
time in the one hundred
game that he was out on meters. sprint with a time of 22.7. In fifth and eighth grade
meter sprint with a time
Owens traveled to he went to Baltimore,
Siegel swims in international competion
By Briana Baud Once accepted, Siegel Siegel felt more relaxed
Sophomore arrived in Connecticut on there than he had at other
August 8th and rested and championship meets. He
Many athletes dream focused on his important enjoyed this year’s Maccabi
about competing at an races: the 50 and 100- Games best out of the three
international competi- meter breaststroke. he attended before because
tion. For some, it is the Siegel felt fortunate to be he met a lot more friends
culmination of years of able to experience a more and made better memories
hard work. Junior Jeremy personal form of accom- than the years before.
Siegel experienced such an modations. The JCC set “I became close with my
honor this summer when him up with a homestay teammates, many of whom
he swam from August 9th - family. were from New Jersey and
August 12th at the Maccabi “My family was very I plan to keep in contact
Photo courtesy of Jeremy Siegel
Games. generous, and I was very with them,” said Siegel.
Siegel qualified for the grateful to spend time with Siegel felt he swam to
Maccabi Games 2006 such a nice group. I’ve the best of his abilities and
by sending his breast- stayed with host families took first place in both of
stroke times to the Jewish before so it wasn’t too his events.
Community Center in awkward to be with strang- “I want to continue
Cherry Hill. He trained ers,” Siegel said. to compete and hope to
hard all summer long to Siegel hopes to compete in the high school state championships this At the meet, he met many qualify for the high school
prepare for the meet at the year. different people from all state championships,” said
end of the season. over the world. Despite Siegel.
all the cultural influences,
Hard work pays off Cross country, a good way to
get in shape for second sport
on the soccer field
By Lauren Brown the support that his fresh- record and beating school
By Kevin Therkildsen
Freshman
Every day after school,
they practice long distance
running, which is often
Deptford, which is a
clear advantage. But our
team still has a respect-
There are only six peo-
Freshman man coach, Coach Rieger, rivals,” said Kirschling. three to six miles. able record with Magan
ple on the West Deptford
has given him throughout “I just perform how I “Practice is really hard, Kustera placing in the top
girls’ cross-country team,
Having played soccer the season since Kirschling always do and work my but I know it’s important 20 winners at the Colonial
and sophomore Jessica
since he was five, Neil also plays for the freshman hardest,” Kirschling said. to help do better in races,” Conference race.
Therkildsen is one of
Kirschling has recently team. “He always So far, his favorite year said Therkildsen. The captains of the team
them.
joined the JV team as a encourages of soccer was last year Practice is shorter before are junior Nicole Howlett,
She joined the team with
freshman. me to play when Kirschling and his a race when they mostly do along with senior Emily
her friend, Haili Hoffman,
Kirschling believes that my hardest team went white-water no more than three miles. Fontaine.
another sophomore. Their
high school soccer requires during each rafting to celebrate gradu- Also, practices are very Therkildsen has only
other teammates are Nicole
a great deal more dedi- game,” said ating township soccer. challenging been in one race this year
Howlett, Emily Fontaine,
cation than at the middle Kirschling. At this point, he is unde- but impor- but still did well in her
Courtney Stevens, and
school level, but he is While the cided about continuing tant to first race against Audubon.
Kirschling Magan Kustera. Their
enjoying it. high school soccer through college, prepare to All races are held at
coach is Coach Cooper.
“I didn’t expect to make games don’t but is determined to play compete in Penny Packer Park in
“All the runners real-
JV, but it is definitely an appear to be harder than through high school. the races. Haddonfield. Therkildsen
ly like him because he is
honor. I worked really township, Kirschling feels Students will be able to A t is happy with the amount
so nice and funny,” says
hard during the summer the preparation is much see more of Kirschling on Therkildsen races, they of time she was able to
Therkildsen.
and at practices. I guess more demanding. the tennis courts during run five spend competing.
Therkildsen also plans
the coaches noticed,” “Before playing was the spring. kilometers (three point Her cross-country expe-
to play on the lacrosse
Kirschling says. more for fun. Now I’m one miles) against other rience has left her in great
team and the basketball
Kirschling appreciates more concerned about my schools that usually have shape to play basketball,
team again this year.
more runners than West her favorite sport.
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