The Maroon Report
The student voice of Greenville.
November 7, 2014
News
Area All-State Takes Four Gville Musicians
By Alyssa Hopkins
a sight-reading excerpt which they have to perform and have
never seen before.
Four of Greenville’s most musical students were chosen to
attend this year’s Area All-state festival in Saratoga on NovemThis year, senior Julian Jacobs and junior Alyssa Hopber 21st and 22nd: Khrystina Warnstadt, Julian Jacobs, William kins were chosen to play in the instrumental ensembles. Julian
Koeppe, and Alyssa Hopwas chosen to play percuskins.
sion in the jazz ensemble
and Alyssa was chosen to
All-State stuplay flute in the band.
dents are chosen based
on their New York State
Seniors Khrystina
School Music Association
Warnstadt and William
scores and their NYSSMA
Keoppe were also chosen to
judge’s recommendation.
sing in the chorus.
NYSSMA is a festival held
When asked what
every year all around the
he was excited about restate of New York, in
garding All-State, senior
which students sing a choWilliam Koeppe stated, “I’m
sen solo or play an instruexcited to gain experience
ment for a judge who also
by singing with people I’ve
asks them to play a series
never sung with before.”
of scales, which they need
to memorize. There is also
Pictured : Julian Jacobs, Alyssa Hopkins, Khrystina Warnstadt, and William
Koeppe
Hamilton and IB Recognized by State Council
English teacher Julie Hamilton was recognized by the New York State English Council in Albany on October 24th as a New York State Educator of
Excellence for her work with IB students at Greenville.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Is there Bullying in Greenville?– 6
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Mr. Roselli– 8
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Personality Quiz– 9
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Student of the Month– 12
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Advice from an Alumni–
13
The Maroon Report News page 2
News Notes...
By Danielle Caprio
Empire State Youth Orchestra Students:
(not mentioned last issue)
New to our School Community…..
Students
Rebecca Connolly—11th
Freshman Hannah Smith—Repertory Percussion
Freshman William Connolly—Wind Orchestra
Freshman Ethan Spring—Wind Orchestra
Teacher
Ms. Hindi Morelli —MS Access Teacher
Georgia Judeikis—9th
Lauren Purdy—9th
Tyler Judeikis—10th
All County Band and Chorus to Perform in High
School Auditorium on November 7th at 7:30pm.
All County is an annual music festival where music teachers in
the county are able to display the students they believe are
the best musicians in their classes.
Junior Band:
William Connolly, Jared Spring, Callie Pfleging, Kate Dushane, Olivia Gorneau, Alexandra Goyette, Paul Mitchell,
Jude Kappel, Josephine Content, Peyton Russell, Elise DuBois,
Ethan Spring, Rachel Shelburne, Zacharriah Storrs, Isabelle
Caffero, Autumn Brennan, Hannah Smith, and Dylan Licata.
Jazz Ensemble:
All County Jazz Ensemble
Brad Monkell, Killian Black, Rachel Coe-Scharff, JuliannaRauf, Caroline Bobrick, James Herbstritt, Julian Jacobs, and
Brittany Johnson.
Senior Chorus:
Maddy Ouellette, Urja Bhatia, Cody Price, Ryan Burke, Callie Walker, Olivia McAneny, Elaina Spahmer, Natalie
Louban, Sierra Vincent, Bryan Drossel, Will Keoppe, Khrystina Warnstadt, and Bethany Overbaugh.
All County Senior Chorus
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Odyssey of the Mind Comes to Greenville
By Emily Fagan
For students looking to join a non-athletic competitive
activity, there is a new kind of team coming to Greenville. Odyssey of the Mind is a team-oriented activity that focuses on
the application of creative problem solving methods to overcome obstacles such as constructing mechanical devices (like
building and driving a human-powered vehicle) and turning
interpretations of literary classics into new mediums such as
video games. The solutions of these problems are entered to
compete against the other Odyssey of the Mind teams on a
local, state, and global level.
Director of Facilities Richard Outtrim, Elementary
School Principal Peter Mahan, and the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Committee have been working closely for the
past year to bring this program to Greenville.
Mr. Outtrim is very experienced with the program,
explaining “I have been involved with Odyssey of the Mind for
about 12 years. I coached for 11 years, judged for three different regions for 8 years and was school Odyssey of the Mind
co-adviser for 7 years.”
Recently Mr. Outtrim has been instrumental in the process of bringing Odyssey of the Mind to Greenville, and is excited to see the introduction of it to the school community.
Odyssey of the Mind teams are typically comprised of
5-7 members, with a wide variety of interests and skill sets.
Teams are structured into divisions based on grade level, with
grades 3-5 falling into Division 1, 6-8 in Division 2, and 9-12 in
Division 3.
Mr. Mahan, who is in charge of the gifted and talented program at Greenville, expressed that any “students who
are interested in being part of the creative, problem solving
process that Odyssey of the Mind provides” are encouraged to
sign up, and that “teams can be made up of people with diverse talents, which is a strength of the Odyssey of the Mind
process.”
Any groups of students looking to form an Odyssey of
the Mind team should arrange a meeting with or email Mr. Mahan and Mr. Outtrim, as should any teachers interested in
coaching.
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Matthew Plattner
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Alyssa Hopkins
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* Callie Walker
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Michelle Martuscello
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District Should Consider Spectator Bus
By Sam Statham
As fall sports wrap up there has been a lot of talk about
sectionals and how students support their teams. One of the ideas
that has always flourished throughout the school is the idea of
having a spectator bus. Two years back this was attempted and
was a great success, but what about doing it for more than just
one or two games? I feel that a spectators bus should be an option for students wanting to go to games all year round
“It is not
for all sports.
would give me a chance to go and see my friends play.”
Also junior Urja Bhatia says, “I think it is a great opportunity to go see and support our friends as they play.” Many students like the idea of a spectator bus and would like to support
their friends and have their friends support them.
fun to have
the other team’s
fans out-cheer your
fans”
Teachers are also supportive of the
idea as history teacher Mr. Katagiri said “Yes!
Exclamation point!!!!!”
A spectator bus could benefit our athletes
during their away games because student supporters
Science teacher Ms. Schultes said, “I
would be able to attend more than just home games.
would be in favor of supporting our teams as
During a sports season, teams find it difficult when they have a
long as work that was missed is made up”.
couple away games in a row. I know from experience that it is not
fun to have the other team’s fans out-cheer your fans. Having a
The idea of a spectator bus is popular throughout the
spectator bus could help our athletes overcome the away games. student population; however, it would not be free and the students
might have to pay a small price. If there is enough support for
having a spectator bus, why doesn’t the Greenville school district
Senior Julian Jacobs says, “It would be pretty cool, and it
make it happen to support our fellow athletes?
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Put Down Your Phone!
By Michelle Martuscello
Cellphones are a great invention. We can look up information and keep in touch with friends; we can connect with
the world. Everywhere you go people are on their phones- talking, texting, and checking social media.
English teacher Mrs. Hamilton said, “It’s just too easy to
waste time on my phone— checking my mail, looking at Facebook, playing Words with Friends, and reading the NY Times! I
love it, but I do need to put it down. And so do you!”
If you feel like you want to be
on your phone most of the time, it is time
for a change. Phones need to be put
down. Leave your phone in your locker.
If you see a friend on their
phone doing something that is not important, tell them to put it down.
Junior Urja Bhatia said, “Being on your phone takes
away from your social life.”
Your social life is more important than your social media
life. If you feel the same way, it’s time for a change. Facebook
can be great to connect with old friends or family that you do
not see often. It is nice to see pictures and to keep in touch. That
does not mean you need to check it daily or even have one at
all. Deleting Facebook and any other social media account is not
the best choice for everyone; but checking it less and posting less
certainly is.
“Life’s a garden, dig it.
But you can’t dig it with
a phone. So put it
down!”
Social studies teacher Mr.
Thela said, “The phone that sticks up will get hammered
DOWN!”
Sophomore Lincoln Murphy said, “If people put down
their phones more often, we would have people skills.”
As someone who deleted my Facebook nearly two
years ago, I realized how much it was taking away from life. I
wanted to check it all the time. All social media takes away from
many aspects of your life.
Selfies are another problem.
Two years ago I was someone who took
selfies. I realize now how self-absorbed
it seems. Selfies should only be used for
professional things or profile pictures. I
hear people from every grade in high
school talking about how many “likes”
they received on photos. I think people should start having real
goals. I see people constantly taking pictures of their face…
even in class! There is no reason to be taking that many pictures
of your face. Taking pictures of yourself is not always bad; but
at least take them while you are doing something fun, and not
just sitting in class.
Cellphones just need to be put down more often. Social
studies teacher Mr. Katagiri said, “Life’s a garden, dig it. But you
can’t dig it with a phone, so put it down.”
Electronics do not need to be eliminated altogether;
they just need to be put down once in awhile.
Students often give up face to face social opportunities with their
peers in favor of time on their phones.
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way reflect the official views or position of The
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Is There Bullying in Greenville?
By Bryan Drossel
Bullying has become a growing problem
throughout America. Anyone can be a victim of bullying: students,
teachers, adults, or children.
According to a nationwide survey on
www.nobullying.com , 20 percent of students in grades 9-12
have been bullied and 28 percent of students in grades 6-12
have also been bullied. Some people may look at these numbers and will say that they are not accurate because they believe more people are getting bullied or even fewer people.
However, since this survey is of the whole United States,
it may not reflect what an individual perceives in an individual
community.
because according to the results of the national survey 19.5 percent of the bullying nationally occurs in gym classes.
I wanted to know how they thought Greenville stacked
up to these national statistics.
Both Ms. Tuttle and Mr. Zeh were unconvinced regarding bullying presence at Greenville.
According to Mr. Zeh “the survey does not apply to
Greenville because we stopped bullying 14 years ago.”
Zeh continued to say “we are promoting an
atmosphere of respect and dignity for
all, if we can’t play
together, how can
we expect you to
work together in the
future.”
This raises
the question of to
what degree do
people see bullying to be a problem in Greenville.
Freshman
Jenna Colwell said, “I’ve seen someone get bullied here, but I
don’t think it happens a lot.”
Ms. Tuttle
added on by saying
“As a school community, we should be
aware of everyone’s
differences and ability levels to enhance
a positive atmosphere”. Both of the
gym teachers in
Greenville seem
convinced that they have eliminated bullying from their classes.
“The high schoolers are pretty good about not bullying,” says sophomore Gabi O’Neil “ but I think the younger kids
do it more.”
According to the nationwide survey, 160,000
students skip school due to bullying, and 1 in 10 high school students drop out because of bullying.
Sophomore Emily Lewis said, “I think bullying is a problem here. It is an issue everywhere.”
It would seem that if bullying exists in Greenville, it is
not in the forefront of some students or teachers’ day to day
experience.
When
asked about bullying in Greenville,
Senior Tracy Fox
replied, “it is not a
problem in Greenville” and “it does
not really happen.”
Sophomore Austin Muntz said, “It is kind of a problem.”
One startling piece of data from the national survey is
that 29.3 percent of all bullying in United States happens in the
classroom. How can bullying happen under the supervision of a
teacher I wondered?
To further explore this puzzling piece of data, I interviewed physical education teachers Mr. Zeh and Ms. Tuttle —
Bullying should not be tolerated, and it should not happen.
When sophomore Lincoln Murphy was asked why people bully others, he replied by saying that “bullying is the coward’s weapon.” Don’t be a coward, stand up to bullying, and
keep it out of our school.
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Why We Shouldn’t Support Only One Type of Cancer
By Callie Walker
What do you think of when you hear the word
“cancer?” Do you automatically think of the pink ribbon that
Greenville High School seems to always support, or do you think
about the dozens of other cancers that plague this world?
Freshmen Kayla
Murphy says that “more
people can relate to
breast cancer because it’s
more common, but people
should not just support one
cancer.”
choose what cancer to support, they are not always
given the choice. Sure students are allowed to wear what they
want during the pep rally week to support their cancers, but other than Benjamin’s Brigade and other local cancer supporters,
Greenville students don’t get exposed to many other cancers
unless someone close to them has cancer or if there is community
support for the cancer.
Junior, Kyle
Shultze says he thinks
of “[his] mom surviving Melanoma,” when
asked about cancer.
Although it is
good to support breast
cancer, I believe that
Greenville High School
should look to other cancers to support.
The girls’ soccer
team decided to wear
dark blue this year to
support colon cancer. The
support of other cancers,
whether through wearing the color for a sports game or raising
money to go on a walk to support the cancer, needs to happen.
There are so many other cancers that people just seem to not be
fully aware of or if the students of Greenville were allowed to
Cancer is
just not one thing. It’s
multiple different
things that produce
“a very detrimental
disease that affects
many people” says
junior Brittany Johnson.
Greenville
students were asked
if they had a million dollars to give to one type of cancer research fund what cancer would they want to support. This chart
above shows the results.
School Safety Should be Tighter
By Isaiah Papol
A pressing issue sadly in today’s
world is school safety. After many tragic
school shootings, the topic is in the public’s
eye. What about our Greenville?
After some searching, it isn't hard
to find flaws in our school’s security. The
doors near the cafeteria are often left
unlocked, and unsupervised. The front
doors are left wide open in the morning
with students gathered fifteen feet away.
Here is what some Greenville students had to say when presented with this information.
“I think we should feel safe
in school and knowing [that these
doors are left open] I don't,” said
junior Taylor McGuiness
Junior Sean Graudons responded similarly. “I don't feel
safe,” he said.
“No, I don't feel safe at all,” said
senior Erica Tedesco.
What can be done? Students should
have to carry ID cards to swipe and get into
the school. Bullet proof glass should be on all
ground floor doors and window spaces. Expensive, yes but safety is worth more than
money.
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Maroon Report Checks in with Mr. Roselli
By Catherine Sielaff
¿Qué Pasa? This is one of the first expressions students
learn upon entering the classroom of Spanish language instructor
Señor José Roselli whose effervescent smile, boundless energy
and sensational sense of humor are legendary amongst LOTE
(Languages Other Than English) students. This fall students have
noticed that the LOTE area is a little quieter and that Mrs. Kelly
Mitchell is teaching Señor Roselli’s classes. So…what’s up with
Señor Roselli?
In late August, Señor Roselli
was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a
rare form of cancer that affects the
mesothelium, a thin lining of the body
cavities and organs. In order to insure
that Señor Roselli received an accurate
diagnosis and the best possible care, he
was referred to Dana Farber Cancer
Institute. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, DFCI is a globally recognized center of excellence for cancer research,
diagnosis and treatment.
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Afternoon of November 19
For a Healthy and Fun
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According to his most recent correspondence, he is
very positive, but anxious to begin his chemotherapy treatment
cycles (8) with three weeks in between as soon as possible
either in Albany or at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Ms. Melissa Palmer, IB Coordinator, has been in frequent contact with
him and states, “Señor Roselli is positive, in good spirits and very optimistic.
He is truly a Rockstar!”
In his correspondence Señor
Roselli notes that he “especially misses
seeing his students and colleagues at
GCS.” He also sends his love and
thanks everyone for the many kind
thoughts and warm wishes.
Mr. Roselli has been teaching at GCS for 7 years
In September, physicians discussed with Señor Roselli a
range of possible treatment protocols that could be implemented
to aggressively target this rare form of cancer. Since that time,
there have been a few minor complications affecting the commencement of treatment, but they have been cleared up and
Señor Roselli is back from Boston, ready to start his treatment
JDRF Walk A Thon
protocol closer to home.
GCS students have replied, “Mejorate
pronto! Te echamos de menos Señor Roselli!” (Get well soon!
We miss you!).
Anyone wishing to send a note of humor or good
thoughts to Señor Roselli as he navigates this journey can do so
by leaving them with Mrs. Statham at the high school office.
HS DANCE BENEFITTING
JDRF
Holiday Pajama and
Toy Drive
Friday, November 21
Please Donate New Pajamas &
7-9pm
Toys For Kids in Our Commu-
HS Café
$5
nity
Collection Box will be in HS
Main Lobby
Efforts
November 24 to December 19
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Personality Quiz : Are You a Barker or a Biter?
By Emily Statham
Results:
1.) What is your favorite activity?
5.) What sounds best for you?
A.) Hunting
A.) Praise
B.) Hiking
B.) A pat on the back
C.) Wandering around aimlessly
C.) Being left alone
D.) Swimming
D.) A big hug
E.) Just Chillin’
E.) Making people laugh
2.) What is most important to you?
6.) Which do you think is your best trait?
A.) Being trustworthy
A.) Being loving
B.) Being confident
B.) Having strength
C.) Being independent
C.) Being complicated
D.) Being loveable
D.) Being sensitive
E.) Having fun
E.) Having a sense of humor
3.) What do you look for in a partner?
7.) What is your best feature?
A.) Honesty
A.) Your eyes
B.) Reliability
B.) Your nose
C.) Personal space
C.) Your butt
D.) Lots of cuddling
D.) Your whole face
E.) A sense of humor
E.) I have no good features
4.) Which would you choose to be?
A.) A duck
8.) Your friends describe you as...?
A.) Loyal
B.) A human
B.) Trustworthy
C.) A muskrat
C.) Stubborn
D.) A bear
D.) Friendly
E.) A chinchilla
E.) Excitable
If you chose mostly A`s, you`re a
Labrador retriever! You`re a fun loving,
loyal, smart, sporty person who enjoys
outdoor activities, especially ones that
involve water!
If you chose mostly B`s, you`re a
golden shepherd! You are confident,
smart, loyal, and strong. Nobody messes with you and everyone knows that
you are reliable and patient.
If you chose mostly C`s, you are a
Pembroke Welsh Corgi! You love your
family and enjoy spending time with
them, but you need a lot of personal
space and “me time.”
If you chose mostly D`s, you`re a
Saint Bernard! You have an amazing
love for almost everyone you meet and
love cuddles! You are a people person
and unlike the Corgi, you wear your
heart on your sleeve. You have lots of
true friends and always think positive.
If you chose mostly E`s, you are a
pug! You enjoy just chillin’, but you
don`t like to chill alone. You are funny
and sweet. Everyone thinks you are
hilarious and that is exactly what you
live for.
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Fabulous Fall Fashions from Flannel to Chic
By Natalie Louban and Niomi Papol
Why is Fashion Important?
Fashion allows us to visually express ourselves to our
peers, and the people around us. Fashion helps us easily connect
to the social world. Sometimes fashion says something about a
person that words can’t describe. Fashion gives us insight into a
person’s personality as well as boosts one’s self esteem and gives
off a good first impression. What does your taste in fashion say
about you?
What’s Trending Now?
According to Glamour Magazine, fall 2014 colors are the
same as spring 2014 colors: mint green, pastel pink, and baby
blue.
What to Wear This Fall...
Within the fashion world there are two levels of fashion
— top designers/brands like Marc Jacobs, Coach, Giorgio Armani, Stella McCartney, Alexander Wang, Tori Burch, and Ralph
Lauren are in the higher end of the Fashion World; while brands
like American Eagle, Gap, H&M, Forever 21, Hollister, Aeropostale, Pacsun, Abercombie & Fitch, Wet Seal and Charlotte Russe
are considered low end fashion. However, you can still wear a
Ralph Lauren shirt with a pair of American Eagle jeans with shoes
from Forever 21 and look great!
Fall is known as the flannel season. However, you don't need
flannel to look great this fall! Grab a pair of denim high waisted jeans with tall boots and a cute printed crop top shirt (if
dressing for school, make sure it covers your stomach). If you’re
a guy you can wear an easy button down sweater and a pair of
dark jeans. Denim is also very in; go chic with a denim jacket
and your favorite summer dress and flats. If you don’t own flats
pair it with your favorite All Star Converse. If you’re not the
dress type, go with a denim button down collared shirt with
trendy fall style leggings and combat boots. For the guys slim
slacks are back! Pair your favorite beanie with a varsity jacket
and colored icons.
Who’s Trendy today in Greenville ?
What People Think about Fall Fashion in Greenville
Senior, Matt Plattner– He has the perfect combination of styles that are in. From colored skinny jeans to collared button down shirts and even down to his sauve’d hairstyle.
Three basic questions about fall fashions were asked to the
students and staff of Greenville. What's your favorite fall fabric?
What's your favorite store to shop in for fall? Sum up fall fashion
in 3 words. Here was their response:
Senior Julian Jacobs: “Cotton, J. Crew, and three words would be
festive, warm, and what you are into.”
Freshman Lacie Hotailing:”Denim, Forever 21, and my three
words would have to be sexy, stunning, and cozy.”
Global teacher Mr. Katagiri: ”Plaid, American Eagle, Plaid is
good!!”
Music teacher Mr. Meredith: ”Wool, Banana Republic, and cozy,
earthy, layers”
Freshman Caeley Bachman: ”Cotton, Macy’s, and dress warm,
layers”
Eighth grader, Grace Statham– Wears fashionable
sweaters and cardigans. Her knee length boots are the perfect apparel for fall.
Out of Greenville
“Kini from project runway is all the rage,” says Principal Mr. Hilgendorff. As shown below, Kini Zamora's
outfits are different, upbeat and very stylish.
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The Weather Might Be Cold, But This Fashion Is Definitely Hot
By Kelsey Gardner
2014’s Hottest fall picks are all here, for anyone and
everyone. Included are the best-to-wear fall clothes, hair styles,
accessories, and makeup.
Let’s start with the
basics: neutrals vs. bolds,
warm vs. cool, boots/
booties, plaid, and denim:
everything tried and true.
For everyone, boots are
always an autumn staple.
Often denim and plaid pair
nicely with some fashionable boots. However, sometimes outfits
might not work out when color or pattern pairings don’t quite fit.
Take out the article that doesn’t fit with the outfit and add a
neutral in its place. For example, if you’re wearing a yellow
sweater, neon orange scarf, blue jeans, and brown boots, you
could replace the neon with a neutral scarf like black or brown.
You might want to jazz up the outfit more, so you would wear a
neutral scarf made in a fun print.
Accessories can add a lot
of personality to an outfit. Scarves
and simple jewelry are the perfect
accessories for
fall. A ring like
this (above) captures the spirit of autumn with its rustic silver
leaves. A scarf like the one to the right is the
perfect hint of autumn using its fall toned
pattern.
Fall is the best season to incorporate braids into hair
styles and to wear makeup in rust hues and shimmery or matte
neutrals. Two great examples of these styles are below.
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Now you might be asking: what are neutrals? Neutral
colors are variations of brown, black (including grey), and white.
Each year, different colors could be used as a neutral. For instance, a new neutral for this fall is burgundy, a maroon-red
shade. Certain patterns are also neutrals in each season, such as
plaid, dots, and often stripes. Bold clothes can make statements
and draw attention immediately. Bold colors and patterns can
be neons, metallic shades, red, animal print and tribal patterns;
and all are perfect for autumn.
For the Ladies:
This outfit (left) is the perfect combo of two neutral colors,
but the cream color is turned into a bold, statement piece with sequins. It also combines two hot trends: sheer and skater skirts. The
ensemble to the right combines dark denim with light denim, and this
trend works well with simple elements added, such as her neutral
white shirt and burgundy shoes. The addition of a long necklace tops
the outfit off for the perfect look. Both of these outfits are perfect
for autumn.
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Fashion continued from page 11
For the Fellas:
To all of the boys and men out there—having a good
sense of fashion is an excellent quality to have, especially in
fall. This year, the hot colors for guys are the hues of “Pacific
Sea.” This means shades of blues, greens, greys, and even
black. The colors that are always great for guys in the autumn
are red, forest green, brown/tan/khaki. 2014 has brought
many new styles for guys including the combination various fabrics and materials,
along with a few shades like mustard and
burgundy.
Accessories are important for guys,
too. You might want to add a belt, just because it goes well
with the outfit, or
a scarf or beanie
when it’s a bit
colder out.
Greenville Alumn Gives Survivial Tips
By Anna Kelly (Greenville class of 2014)
Grade by grade, let me tell you a few things I wish I
knew during my years of high school.
Freshmen- Sorry, but your grades matter now. This does
NOT mean that you need a 4.0 average, but it does mean that
you should not mess around anymore. Don’t overload your schedule! It may seem like not taking all AP and IB courses implies that
you can’t handle them, but that’s not true! The fact is, high school
freshmen taking any sort of college level course is almost unheard
of and those courses are stressful. Take one, MAYBE two if you
really feel that it is a good idea and you already have good
study techniques. If you’re not already very studious, freshman
year is the time to become studious. Try setting a reminder on
your phone to plan set times in your day for you to do homework
and to memorize important terms and facts.
Sophomores- Again, keep focusing on your grades and
do your best on what you can reasonably do. When I was a
sophomore I took AP Language and Composition, that’s it. Still,
the fact that I even took one AP class as a sophomore has horrified all of my peers here at college. Greenville is one of the few
public schools that even allows students to take any college level
courses before junior year so these courses are a
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Student of the Month: Peyton Russell
By Michelle Martuscello
Freshman Peyton Russell was chosen by his teachers to be Student of the Month for
his outstanding effort.
We asked Peyton…
What sports do you play? Soccer and basketball
What is something special about you that nobody knows? I like school and sports but I really
enjoy playing my trumpet, even though it is time consuming.
What is your favorite subject? Math
How do you feel about being Student of the Month? I am grateful that teachers noticed my
hard work, and I am thankful that I had this opportunity.
Quotes from teachers…
“He always shows appreciation and enthusiasm. I like to listen to him debate character motivation.”-English teacher Ms. Toohey
“Peyton is my Victor Cruise.”-Social Studies teacher Mr. Thela
“Peyton is one of my hardest working students and he is very talented. I also enjoy his keen sense of humor.”-Music teacher Mr. Benedict
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New Athletic Director Vows to Break Curse
By Kaitlyn Krasney
The job as GCS athletic director seems to have a difficult
time staying filled. Over the past 13 years here at Greenville, we
have had over 12 different athletic directors. Which some have
jokingly named the “Athletic Director Curse.”
Our current AD, Mr.
Chris Warga started his position
here full time at Greenville on
September 15th, 2014. Mr.
Warga is an alumni of Greenville High school and graduated
in the class of 2000. Most students and parents even know his
mother Mrs. Warga who works in
the nurses’ office in the Scott M.
Ellis Elementary school. Mr Warga is certainly qualified for the
job-- he is certified as a coach in
both Nevada and New York, he
has a degree in PE which includes
a Masters, and an undergrad
and associates degree.
Mr. Warga’s resume
includes coaching numerous
sports teams on the modified, JV
and varsity level for both girls
and boys teams. Mr. Warga has had the opportunity to teach P.E.
in New York and in Nevada. He has been teaching for over eight
years as both a substitute teacher and physical education teacher.
In our community here in Greenville he has coached girls basketball, boys baseball, and boys soccer at both modified and JV
levels. In Nevada he coached modified track and field, boys bas
ketball, JV girls basketball, JV boys baseball, and varsity boys
baseball.
Mr. Warga is no stranger to our athletic community;
however, he is still getting used to
the process of being an athletic
director, claiming: he still is
“learning about the teams and the
process that comes along with being athletic director.”
Although he is learning the ways of
an athletic director, students should
count on seeing him frequently
around our sports teams and fields.
“Students should expect to
see me a lot at practices and
games; I believe you should be
included with the teams as much as
possible,” he said.
“I expect to see good
things” is what Mr. Warga claims
about the upcoming sports seasons
here at GCS. This claim is understandable given our cross country,
golf, girls soccer, and volleyball
teams all had winning records this
season and our boys varsity soccer
team clinched the title of Patroon
conference champions. So one can only guess what the rest of the
athletic seasons have in store.
When confronted about the illusive GCS athletic director
curse and its validity he replied “you should expect to see me
around for a long time, because I do not believe in jinx’s.”
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a challenge to be attempted if desired, NOT AN EXPECTATION.
Juniors- Okay, now you should really go for an AP or an
IB, BUT only if your grades are very high in the high school version
of these courses. A big mistake would be taking a college level
course in a field that you’re already uncomfortable in. Continue to
practice good study techniques. By the way, start your college essay over the summer BEFORE senior year.
Seniors- Senioritis will hit you extremely hard by the time
you get back from Christmas break. You may think you already got
Senioritis in your junior year, but you didn’t, it’s going to hit you so
much worse. Don’t slack off at all during your first semester as this
will be crunch time when it comes to applying to college. Applying
Early Acceptance is not binding but it allows you to hear back from
colleges earlier. The sooner you get accepted to a college
you’re willing to go to, the less pressure you’ll feel during the
year. Okay, so I focused a lot on pacing yourself with college
level courses and a lot of you may feel that will look bad when
applying to colleges but think about how much time goes into
AP and IB classes. Colleges want to see interesting extracurriculars almost just as much as they want to see challenging coursework so if you don’t have time for extracuriculars, your applications will suffer.
I hope this information helps, though it probably made
some of you stress more and I’m sorry about that. I’m almost
always available through Facebook for some advice and assistance with work and if you’d like to contact me (this goes for
parents too), my email is: [email protected] Good luck!
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Pretty Tough : a Girl Wrestles For a Spot in a Male Sport
By Isaiah Papol
Wrestling is the world’s oldest sport and is the most common combat sport practiced in high schools across America.
Competitors utilize a series of locks, trips, and throws to subdue
opponents. Greenville Wrestling has risen through the ranks,
placing wrestlers in top tournaments in Mahopac (near NYC),
and Sectionals (Glens Falls Civic Center). With a record breaking 38 students attempting to make the cut and embrace the
grind this year, among these combatants is a girl.
In New York State female wrestlers compete with the
males in their own weight class.
Senior Carolanne Peters has decided to challenge herself
and get out of her comfort zone and is fighting for a spot on the
mat this year.
When asked why she signed up Carolanne stated, “I
want to learn how to defend myself; I like the rawness of the sport.
I’m ready to get beat up, and hopefully beat other people up.
What do you expect? I expect to work hard, wrestling is for the
mentally and physically strong. I hope I make the cut.”
Wrestling season starts November 3rd. .
Greenville Food Pantry Drive
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Donate non-perishable items such as canned goods.
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Drop off food in the drop box located near the attendance desk in the
high school.
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Any donation will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
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FYI : About theVarsity Winter Coaches...
By Alyssa Hopkins
Mr. Haller (Girl’s basketball):
FYI: Mr. Haller is a fifth grade teacher in the elementary school.
His goal this year is to beat Maple Hill, the biggest competition in
the conference. When asked what she thought about Mr. Haller
as a coach, junior Taylor McGuinness stated, “He encourages his
players to push themselves. He’s easy to talk to and fun to play
for. He’s a great coach!”
Coach Bart (Boy’s basketball):
FYI: Coach Bart not only coaches the varsity basketball team, but
also the varsity baseball team. He is also a great golfer, and
even won the Club Championship at Thunderhart. When asked
Pictured : Mr. Haller
how Bart is as a coach, junior DJ Smith said, “I think that Coach
Bart is a great coach, and I’m really looking forward to working
with him again this year.” Senior James Hicks also stated, “ He
expects the best out of us, and if we don’t do what we’re expected...it effects us.”
Coach Rodriguez and Coach Mahan (Wrestling):
Mr. Evans (Boy’s volleyball):
FYI: Mr. Evans is a math teacher in the high school, and is an extremely passionate coach. Before every game, he cooks a spaghetti dinner for the team, and sings the National Anthem. Junior
Kenny Bates stated, “he always tries to get the most out of his
players and works hard to build up the program.”
FYI: When asked how Rodriguez is as a coach, junior Ralph
Masi stated, “Coach Rodriguez may be the most personable
person I’ve ever met; he’s a great coach.” Coach Mahan is a
trooper, and wrestled Division 1 at Drexel University. When
asked how he benefits the team, junior Ralph Masi stated, “Our
wrestling program wouldn't be half of what it is today without
him.” Junior Isaiah Papol also said, “ he has taught me everything I know.”
Erica Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton (Cheerleading):
FYI: Erica Hamilton was a high school cheerleader at Greenville,
and is currently a cheerleader for Saint Rose. Despite her busy
schedule, she always makes it to practices to help the girls out.
When asked how Coach Erica benefits the team, junior Lily
McQuillen said, “Erica has made cheer better. She knows our
strengths and our weaknesses, and how to work with them.”
When asked how Mrs. Hamilton is as a coach, senior Taylor Lee
stated, “She’s a good coach. She’s very understanding, and personally, is like a mother to me.” Junior Lily McQuillen also stated,
“Mrs. Hamilton is our go to woman. She is basically the heart
and soul of the team.”
Pictured : Mr. Evans
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How to become Most Valuable Player
By Matt Plattner
According to a soccer coach, athletic director, and a
physical education teacher, to be the player that is chosen for
the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award, a student athlete has
to show a lot of different qualities ranging from leadership,
stats, respect, being able to guide your team constructively,
and seeing what needs to happen and how it’s going to happen during a game and during practice.
To be picked for the MVP award a player obviously
has to have good statistics; it doesn't matter what position you
play, you have to maintain good stats throughout your sports
career. You also have to show an improvement and a drive to
play.
The MVP should be someone who works hard every game and
practice. This provides your coaches with a view of how important the game is to you. It shows them that you will always
be the one to push yourself harder and harder.
One last thing would have to be respect. You have to
respect the officials at yours games even if the call they make
seem uneven. You also need to respect your fellow teammates.
If you respect them, they will respect you and that really helps
your team to work together.
Being an MVP for your team is being the structure that
holds the team together; an MVP has the ability to hold a
game together as well as the whole teams together.
Varsity Boys SoccerVarsity Girls VolleyballFrom a fans’ point of view, Erich Koehler “[He] shows up and
plays hard.” - Senior Kenny Bates
From a teammate’s point of view “Bethany Mitchel is the glue of
“Matthew Plattner plays with a lot of effort and inten- the team.” - Junior Stella Yelich
sity, he has had a very strong improvement over the years and
“The strongest candidate for MVP is Bethany Mitchell,
has worked up to being one of the best defenders in the Pahowever, Nicole Caprio has a sick serve and is also a big part
troon conference.” - PE teacher Mr. Zeh
of the team.” - Junior Bryan Drossel
Varsity Girls Soccer-
From a fan’s point of view “Carly Johnson is the bomb!” - Senior
Emily Bodecker
“Being a goalie at the collegiate level I know there is
a lot of stress and pressure on you, Julianna Rauf is handling the
pressure and stress very well.”- PE teacher Mr. Zeh
Varsity Cross Country-
“The real MVP is going to be our ‘power pack’ they’re working their tails off to repeat Patroons”. - Senior Jamey Kuykendall
“Sean McAneny has a great chance to be the MVP,
as well as qualifying for states.” - History teacher Mr. Albright
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Thinking about Trying a New Sport?
Take Some Tips From the Stars
By Kelsey Gardner
It seems like everyone always thinks how they want to
start but does not know how to start. Here we have five student
athletes who have shown their excellence in this fall sports season,
including soccer, volleyball, cross country, and golf. These students
have earned themselves each the title “Star Athlete” and here
they give others tips for starting the sport they excel in.
Junior Sean
McAnenny: Sean runs
cross-country and he says,
“there’s always room for
improvement.” So if you’re
not sure your skills are
‘good enough’ to run cross
country, just remember
that you’re not the only
one needing to improve;
even star athletes continue
to make improvements. Sean also says that cross country is very
much “a team sport,” and that the team is a “community” and
“based on camaraderie.”
Senior Bethany Mitchell: Bethany is a captain of the
volleyball team, and has played volleyball for many years. Bethany says the greatest way
to start up volleyball is by
“run[ing] first,” then
“stretching.” Bethany says
the best way to begin your
volleyball playing experience is to “start light and
work your way up.” Meaning you have to start with
the basics and build your
skills over time by starting to
try new skills and techniques.
Junior Kyle Shultze: Kyle competed in Varsity Golf this
past season, and he offered some great advice. He says “play
more golf – it makes you live longer.” Kyle also suggests to
“practice, practice, practice” for improving your golf skills. Practicing all the skills needed for golf will most certainly advance
your golf skills.
Junior Sam Statham: Sam is a star on the Varsity Boys
Soccer team and recommends that anyone playing soccer should
“take anything and everything before a game seriously.” That
means no messing around during practices, and focusing on the
game you’re about to
play.
Junior Isaiah
Papol: If wrestling sounds
like the sport for you,
Isaiah has some great advice for you. He says anyone interested
in joining wrestling or is just starting should “embrace the grind.”
He elaborates, saying that “wrestling is a grind,” and that the all
day everyday mentality and the “physical exhaustion [that] wrestling presents.” Isaiah adds that if you embrace the grind and
enjoy every component of wrestling “you will become something
greater.”
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