The Paw Print
Volume 1 Issue 6
February 2008
Jersey Shore Area
Senior High School
701 Cemetery St.
Jersey Shore PA 17740
DID YOU KNOW…
•
An estimated
214 million
roses are
bought for Valentine’s Day
•
48 % of flowers
bought are red
roses
•
Nebraska and
Texas both have
towns named
“Valentine”
Speaker motivates students
By Trevor Rosato
Ed Gerety, a certified speaking professional,
recently spoke to students
about living life with kindness and respect for one
another, a message that
really hit home with some
students.
Prior to hearing
him speak, students walked
the halls chatting and commenting on how boring they
expected the presentation
to be. How many students
really felt that way about it
after hearing Mr. Gerety
speak? Not many; in fact,
students were very excited
after the first presentation.
Students who attended the
second presentation were
even more excited before
the presentation was even
Ed Gerety
under way, mainly because
they had heard good things the earlier presentation.
from friends who had seen
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Tyler Waltz ropes rodeo honors
WHAT’S
BARKING ?
Skills USA
2
Interview
with Officer
Hummer
11
Pick-up lines
to avoid
Horoscopes
11
Super Duds
14
Rock Band
18
12
By Marlena Schuster
“Mamas, don't let your babies
grow up to be cowboys.” We don’t know if
his Mama had anything to do with it, but
seven years ago Tyler Waltz started in the
rodeo scene. But even more recently, Tyler has brought home five wins at the High
School Rodeo at the Farm Show Complex
in Harrisburg.
Tyler placed first in bareback,
steer wrestling, saddle bronc, saddle
bronco, and team roping. He also took
second in bareback and third in steer
wrestling. His favorite event? Bull riding.
Tyler says he enjoys competing at the
Farm Show the most because it’s the
Tyler Waltz
Continued on page 3
NEWS
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BMI Letters
Classrooms of the Future
By Kylie Starr
By Macey McBryan
Many of the students at Jersey Shore
Senior High have recently received the infamous
BMI (Body Mass Index) letters. BMI is a statistical measure of the weight of a person which is
scaled according to the individual’s height. An
individual's body weight is divided by their height
squared. BMI tells if a person is starving, underweight, normal, overweight, obese, clinically
obese, or morbidly obese. This form of weight
measure also informs people of their height and
weight ratio.
This year the high school started to send
these BMI letters home to inform the students
and their families about where the students stand
on their weight. Many students were offended by
this gesture. The district started sending these
letters out with elementary schools, next to the
middle school, and now finally to the high school.
It is a state mandated law that all schools in
Pennsylvania must send out these BMI letters.
Many students were upset about what
these letters said about their weight. A lot of students thought that their BMI was completely
wrong, while others were fine with what it said.
Some already knew what the letters were before
they received them and others had no idea and
were completely surprised. “I think the school
should be more worried about our grades than
our weight,” said Justin Kontz (11). Many of the
students did not agree with the results, many
said students were overweight when clearly they
do not look it. Jess Sweet (10) said that it wasn’t
appropriate for the school to send the letters
home, because, “There are people out there with
low self esteem.” Mrs. Burke, the high school’s
nurse, has said that students can have their BMI
redone. There is also counseling available to
students.
Whether you may think your BMI letter
was accurate or not, we as students will have to
get used to this because it is a state law and the
school has to send these out. Next year more
information will be sent out with the BMI statements.
Walking into most classrooms this year, it’s hard to miss the
new addition that’s taking up wall space. The addition of Promethean
Boards along with interactive projectors, teacher laptops, 360 student
laptops, and 12 laptop carts came from the Classroom for the Future
grant, given to the school along with about 300 other school districts in
Pennsylvania, according to Mrs. Mary Hopple, who is the Classrooms
for the Future coach and also a science teacher at the senior high.
Last year, only math and English teachers received the technology from the grant. This year however, the science and history departments were added to the list along with four special education
teachers, Mrs. Hopple explained.
With this new technology came a burden to the teachers that
were affected by it. Every teacher using the boards has to take 30
hours of professional development a year, Mrs. Hopple said. These
classes, named Authentic Learning in the 21st Century, teach the
teachers how to use the new technology in their classrooms. Some
teachers have changed their lesson plans to fit the new additions in,
but others go on exactly as before. Nothing drastic will be happening
immediately because as Mrs. Mary Hopple put it, “change takes time”
and it will take a while for everyone to get used to the new additions to
the classroom.
Skills USA
By Jimmy Smith
On January 25th, the Jersey Shore Area Senior High School
hosted the Skills USA region competition, and many of our students
did well enough to advance to state level competition. For the uninitiated, Skills USA is an organization that is designed to prepare students for working and competing in the world market. The events
ranged from Food and Beverage Services to Computer Repair.
Chad Hillyard (12) took first in Computer Maintenance, and
Alex Nidetch (12) took first in Internetworking. Codi Costa (12) placed
first in Photography. Cortney Rishel (11) placed second in the Job
Interview competition, and Malori Richards (12) placed first in Customer Service. Brad Ungard (11) received honorable mention in Culinary Arts, while Rick Englert received honorable mention in Precision
Machine. Jordan Welshans (12) placed second in the Automotive Service Technology contest.
“Skills USA is a great opportunity to meet other students and
see other schools,” explained Mrs. Boncal. Mrs. Boncal and Dr. Chappel started our school’s involvement in the program in (Cont. on pg. 3)
NEWS
Page 3
Skills USA
Tyler Waltz
(Cont. from pg. 2)
(Cont. from front pg.)
1999, when many of the new Career Technical Education
(CTE) programs were introduced into our curriculum.
“The competition was a lot different than I anticipated. It was super fun!” stated Nicole Treas (12). Nicole
competed in the Food and Beverage competition, and took
3rd place. Treas plans on studying psychology at Mansfield.
Skills USA is a great program that can help prepare
you for the future. If you are interested in becoming involved, make sure to stop by and ask Mrs. Boncal or Dr.
Chappel for details.
biggest rodeo of the year. “Everyone
that competes all year go to the state
finals (in June), but only the top four in
every event go to Nationals. Right
now I’m sitting really well in all my
events.”
Tyler’s next competition is in March at Horseheads,
NY. Further into the future, Tyler is planning on going to
college first, but then taking up riding professionally.
Motivational Speaker: Ed Gerety
(Cont. from front pg.)
There were some students who were truly
touched by Mr. Gerety’s words.
Abe Williams (10) felt that Ed Gerety
touched on important issues, like people discriminating against others. “That’s what really meant a
lot to me, is he didn’t just talk about drugs,” Williams said.
There were others that didn’t enjoy the
presentation as much, however.
“I felt he didn’t really motivate us, he didn’t talk about anything motivational,” commented
Noah Hibbler (11).
In high school, Mr. Gerety was captain of
his football and baseball teams, a member of student council, S.A.D.D., and F.B.L.A. and many
other youth organizations.
Mr. Gerety graduated from the University
of New Hampshire, but during his junior year in
college decided speaking professionally is what
he wanted to do for a living. At the age of 22 he
established his own business: Gerety Presentations. He has now traveled and spoken in all 50
states, parts of Europe, and in Canada.
The presentation for most of the students
was a huge success and they found it serious but
funny, a good time, and a valuable experience.
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NEWS
PSSA’s
By Mariah Sortman
Everyone in eleventh grade knows the dreaded
acronym PSSA. But the truth is do we really know the
story behind this hated acronym? What do the people in
guidance think about this test?
All people in eleventh grade are required to take
the PSSA’s. The PSSA (Pennsylvania System of Schools
Assessment) is a standardized test administered in all
Pennsylvania public schools. These tests for juniors consist
of mathematics and reading comprehension in the first two
weeks of April. The writing PSSA’s are coming up Valentine’s Day week and consist of multiple choice and two writing prompts. In the end of April the new science PSSA’s
will take place. If the student does not make proficient or
advanced in mathematics and the reading comprehension
they will have to take remediation on Accelerated Reader
days. But what about preparing for these mandatory tests?
“Keep doing the best you can in all your classes,
“Marty McCormick, a guidance counselor advised, “Also
use the sample booklet you can get from the SAT tests.”
“Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast,” Mrs. Thomas, the principal, added.
McCormick’s view on the PSSA’s is surprising. “It
is mandatory for schools and getting into college. But we
put too much testing into our criteria. We should focus
more on effort and the grades in the normal classes. These
tests compare one student to another.”
Thomas’s views on the PSSA’s were quite different
than McCormick’s.
“We put a lot into the testing but it is cumulative.
We don’t have the same standards in every state. But we
only had 12 students last year not make proficient. So we
are doing something right.”
So when you sit down at your desk with your number two pencil, keep these things in mind: it is a mandatory
test but as long as you do your best, you will be fine. And
no matter how much you may hate them, just remember
you already went over this stuff in class. As long as you ate
a good breakfast and slept well, you will do fine.
Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening:
1.1 Learning to Read Independently
1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting
Literature
1.4 Types of Writing
1.5 Quality of Writing
1.6 Speaking and Listening
1.7 Characteristics and Function of the
English Language
1.8 Research
Standards for Mathematics are as follows:
2.1 Numbers, Number Systems and Number Relationships
2.2 Computation and Estimation
2.3 Measurement and Estimation
2.4 Mathematical Reasoning and Connections
2.5 Mathematical Problem Solving and
Communication
2.6 Statistics and Data Analysis
2.7 Probability and Predictions
2.8 Algebra and Functions
2.9 Geometry
2.10 Trigonometry
2.11 Concepts of Calculus
What is a PROFICIENT score?
READING Levels for 11th Grade:
Advanced 1520 and above
Proficient 1290-1519
Basic 1140-1289
Below Basic 1139 & below
WRITING Levels for 11th Grade:
Advanced 1563 & above
Proficient 1236 - 1562
Basic 1088 -1235
Below Basic 1087 & below
MATHEMATICS Levels for 11th Grade:
Advanced 1490 & above
Proficient 1310 - 1489
Basic 1180-1309
Below Basic 1179 & below
NEWS
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February Students of the Month
James D. Smith
The Jersey Shore Lions’ Club Citizen of the Month for February is James “Jimmy” D. Smith, son of James and Denise Smith
of Jersey Shore.
Jimmy’s activities include; Track and Field, Cross Country,
Swimming, and Paw Print for 1 year, Fly-fishing Club, Information
Technology Club, FBLA, Constitutional convention, School Musical
for 3 years, and Model U.N. for 4 years.
Jimmy serves as president of Model U.N. and as liaison
with the Lloyd Wilson Trout Unlimited Chapter for the Fly-fishing
club. His interest in fly fishing extends outside school where he is a
member of Trout Unlimited and the Antes Creek Fishing Club. He
also attends the Rivers Conservation Fly Fishing Youth Camp.
Jimmy has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol. He volunteers his
time at church-sponsored events and serves as an assistant Sunday school teacher. Jimmy also holds a part-time position with a
local landscaping business.
Jimmy was selected as a finalist for the Hugh O’Brien
Youth Leadership Award. In addition, he was a state finalist in
FBLA competition and has been selected as superior delegate in
both the Model U.N. and Constitutional Convention events in Lycoming County.
James D. Smith
Kirstin M. Russell
The Business and Professional Women’s Club Girl of the Month
for February is Kirstin Marie Russell, daughter of Noel and Tammy Russell of Jersey Shore.
Kirstin’s activities include; FBLA, Track and Field, School Musical, and Tutoring for 1 year, Track and Field Statistician and National
Honor Society for 2 years, Mosaic Choral Ensemble, Key Club, and
Homecoming Committee for 3 years, and Chorus and Relay for Life for 4
years.
.
Kirstin served as Key Club president last year and has been a
Relay for Life team captain for three years. Outside school she has been
a member of the Jersey Shore Community Relay for Life Committee for
two years. In addition, Kirsten holds a position with Weis Markets. She
volunteers her time as acolyte and member of her church choir.
Kirstin is a varsity letter winner in track and field. She has been
selected to participate in district choir in both her junior and senior years.
Kirstin was also named runner up in the Queen Tiadaghton pageant.
Kirstin’s interests include reading and singing. She plans to attend Lock Haven University to major in music education.
Kirstin M. Russell
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FEATURES
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
To: Rachelle
From: Reef
Dedication: Dude, we can share my boyfriend.
I got ya covered.
To: Tierney Ulmer
From: Steph Fleming
Dedication: Senior year isn’t the same without
you! I miss you and I heart you.
To: Chester
From: Chasey
Dedication: He smells like Pine Sol and Laffy
Taffy
To: Dustin Styers
From: Steph Smith
Dedication: It’s been two years today and we’ve
been through a lot. I just wanted you to know
that I love you. (You be my Tim McGraw and
I’ll be your Faith Hill).
To: Frosty
To: Clayton Slaugenwhite
From: Eskimo
Dedication: Let’s rub noses! I’ll keep you from From: Rachel Rippey
Dedication: I love you so muchSUGAR-UGARgetting frostbite on your extremities!
BOOGER-BOO! Happy Valentine’s Day! :]
To: Alicia Hall
From: Jess Fausey
To: Ethan Robbins
Dedication: Hey girl, you’re so awesome.
From: Lesli Cuebas
Sorry about the $25. LOL.
Dedication: I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY
To: Mike
HEART … Happy Valentine’s Day!!!! J
From: Brit
Dedication: I love you!
To: Marc Bergerstock
From: Zack Wilt
To: Laura Haldeman
Dedication: Blood brother!!!!
From: Jon Boob
Dedication: I love you
To: Jess Koon
From: Dylan Arblaster
Dedication: Love ya.
To: Johnny
From: Steph
Dedication: Happy Valentine’s Day, Love. I
love you with all my heart.
To: Corey Mitchel
From: Codi Costa
Dedication: I love you.
To: Rocky
From: Frank-N- Furter
Dedication: Your rock-hard abs and gold
spanky pants make me happy. Be My
(Rocky Horror) Valentine?
To: Alicia Markle
From: Taylor Newton
Dedication: You’re the greatest girlfriend
anyone could ever ask for. I love you more
than anything.
To: Mike Kreger
From: Jon Boob
Dedication: Eeeeaaaaeeeekkkk!!!! I tried to
sound like you.
To: Alicia Sobers
From: Trevor Pool
Dedication: I hope me, you, and Dylan live together one day. I love you.
To: Pish Posh Tish Tosh (Tasha Entz)
From: Trake (Shana Rhine)
Dedication: I love our LotR commentary. We
rock.
To: Shanana
From: Sara-rah Shish-kum-bah Sabooski-Flooski
(Sarah Saboski)
Dedication: You have my left side, and I have
your right.
To: George Squilla
From: T-Newt
Dedication: Even though you’re short and Italian, you’re still my friend.
To: Alicia Sobers
From: Dylan Arblaster
Dedication: I love you with all my heart
(unpaternal twin).
To: Kyle Ulsamer
From: Me!
Dedication: Happy Valentine’s Day my love!
To: Emily Buttorf
From: Chris Lidecker
Dedication: I really like you.
To: Snuggle Bear
From: Snuggle Bunny
Dedication: You are the cutest, sweetest, bestest!
To: Emily Oberle
From: Trevor Pool
Dedication: I love you!
To: Amanda Jameson
From: Chelsea Moore
Dedication: ILY!! Bean dip!
To: Megan Frank
From: Shelleybean
Dedication: You’re my beach now! LOL!
To: Monk
From: Larry Johnson
Dedication: Way to go for making the honor roll.
I’m very proud of you! Love ya!
To: My sixth grade lover Jimmy Smith
From: Amanda Hanrahan
Dedication: I am madly in love with your body
and you broke my heart. How dare you?
To: Jess
From: Anonymous
Dedication: I like watching you in lunch and in
the halls. You’re beautiful!
To: Tyler Beaver
From: Morgan Sheddy
Dedication: Too bad V-Day isn’t the same as
last year.
To: Chelsea
From: Collin
Dedicaton: I hate U! HA! I love little bro!
To: Nicky
From: Trevor
Dedication: Thanks for all the forgiving. I’ll
always love you, always and forever it’s a
promise.
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FEATURES
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
To: Alicia Markle
From: Taylor Newton
Dedication: I am so happy that I’m with you. I
love you so much.
To: Jimmy Smith
From: The PawPrint editors (actually From:
Jimmy)
Dedication: You are the PAWPRINT!
To: Faith Russell
From: Zach Wilt
Dedication: I like salad!!!
To: Diana Banks
From: Donny Saar
Dedication: I love you with my heart and soul
and always will forever and ever. I love you
Diana Lynn Banks.
To: Mimi
From: Mark
Dedication: Meet me at the Catscratch Club.
Meow.
To: Melissa Gunter
From: Macey
Dedication: Love ya babe! I’ll miss you if you
move.
To: The senior class
From: The junior class
Dedication: Would you get out of here already?
We’re ready to be seniors! LOL!
To: Breaking Wind
From: Sugar Britches
Dedication: I love you! I can’t wait to be Mrs.
Giacomi!! We will make gorgeous babies!
To: Dylan Arblaster
From: Chelsea Moore
Dedication: Love you, Regis!
To: Head Honcho (Ste(phat)nie)
From: Shananana
Dedication: Yo, we never went to the moon. And
even though you think we did, you will always
be my head honcho.
To: Alex Bower
From: Anonymous
Dedication: I think you’re sexy and I love you!
You rock my world!
To: My Lunch Table
From: You know who you are
Dedication: Wenis ball and flying Gatorade!
To: Donny Saar
From: Diana Banks
Dedication: I love you sweetheart!
To: My two monkeys
From: Guess who
Dedication: You two are so cute together!
Love ya!
To: Chelsea Moore
From: Dylan Arblaster
Dedication: Love you sis.
To: Amanda Jameson
To: Cletis
From: Chelsea Moore
From: Me
Dedication: Imma hafta slap you in the face. =P Dedication: UR cute.
To: Miss
From: Mister
Dedication: You, me, dinner and a movie?
How’s that sound? Give me a call or meet me
at Pizza Hut Friday night! I’ll buy!
To: Jenna Smithgall
From: Jeremy Kesig
Dedication: I love you sooo much.
To: Brandi
From: Mike
Dedication: I LOVE YOU
To: The Musketeers
From: You know who
Dedication: Best friends forever, no matter what.
To: Jimmy Smith
From: Jimmy Smith
Dedication: When I look into your eyes, I lose
myself in your immense beauty.
To: Zack Wilt
From: Faith Russell
Dedication: You’re Hott!
To: Trevor Pool
From: Chelsea Moore
Dedication: I love you! Bean-dip.
To: The Window
From: Chelsea Moore
Dedication: Bean-dip!
To: Kristin Welshanes
From: Josh Owens
Dedication: I love you so much baby! Can’t
wait till we grow old together.
To: Ethan Baredell
From: Amy Dick
Dedication: My friends need to be punished!
To: Big-Sexy
From: Maha!
Dedication: Marrrrrrhhhaarrrr!
To: Marlena Schulster
From: Your Secret Admirer
Dedication: I sat by you first semester lunch.
I think you’re wicked cool and would LOVE to
get to know you better. Be mine? (Let’s hook
up!)
To: James Ryder
From: Alisa Saboski
To: Pippin
Dedication: Over the years we have been
From: Merry
through so much together. And I want us
Dedication: Your hobbit feet make me warm
both to be happy even if we’re not together. I inside. Please come with me to Gondor and
love you very much hun. X’s and O’s.
we can make Hobbit babies!
To: Sunshine
From: Cloudy
Dedication: “Weather” we’re together or apart, I
think about you always. I love talking about the
weather with you because you’re so smart!
To: Brittany
From: Sadie
Dedication: You’re SO cool. Bye.
To: My lunch table
From: Zack Wilt
Dedication: Our tables kicked major satchel!
To: Amy Dick
From: Ethan Bardell
Dedication: Leave me here to die.
To: Jeff Dincher
From: Tyler Beaver
Dedication: Thankx for being my friend and
always being there for me. I love you like a
brother.
To: Mr. Smith (B129)
From: Jimmy Smith
Dedication: To the greatest history teacher on
this side of the hemisphere.
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FEATURES
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
To: Lance
From: Zach
Dedication: You are my BEST friend and I love
you soo much baby.
To: Alicia Hall
From: Amy
Dedication: You have the hottest bod ever BFF!!
Eye Loaf Yew!
To: Ryan Sander
From: Matt Crawford
Dedication: I like you. You’re very nice.
To: Amanda
From: Sammy and Megan
Dedication: WE LOVE YOU!!
To: Zach
From: Lance
Dedication: Hey baby, I love you so much and I
just want to say, I want to be with you forever
cutie pie!
To: Hannah Mae Burdick
From: Bethany Brooke Hughes
Dedication: MY BESTEST FRIEND EVER!!
To: Mr. Kirol
From: Tyler Beaver
Dedication: You’re the bestest ever!
To: Bethany Brooke Hughes
From: Hannah Mae Burdick
Dedication: MY BESTEST FRIEND EVER!!
To: Cindy
From: Heather
Dedication: I drop a tear drop into the ocean.
The day you finally find it, I stop loving you.
To: Alexa Moore
From: Seymour
Dedications: Meet me in your room for some
HXC Hannah Montana.
To: Chad Hillyard
From: Lily O’Shaughnessy
Dedication: I love you oodles of noodles!
Who would have thought square dancing
would do this? :]
To: Jeremy Kesing
From: Josh Owens
Dedication: Thanks for being a great friend!
To: Brian Ocheler
From: Your Secret Admirer
Dedication: Oooh baby. I think you are one
sexy beast. Love yah hun.
To: Shelby
From: Matt
Dedication: I love you, babe!
To: Mike Adams
From: ?
Dedication: I’m sure you know who this is. I
just wanted to remind you that you are the
most amazing person I have ever met. I love
you so much!
To: Ethan Bardell
From: ?
Dedication: I miss being close friends. You
really are a good person. And you’re awesome at everything. I love you.
To: Steph Fleming
From: Chad Hillyard
Dedication: Allowing me the pleasure of quenching her thirst with pride.
To: Oaklyn Kay Henry
From: Corey Sue Hulsizer
Dedication: You rock my world baby girl! Best
friends forever!
To: April Champion
From: Jessica Laubach
Dedication: Have a happy Valentine’s Day.
<3 From your favorite Laubach.
To: Amy Palski
From: Jeremy Kesig
Dedication: You rock my world. You are hotter
than Shamu.
To: Chevi Peters
From: Your Special Someone
Dedications: You are so beautiful to me. You’re
everything I could hope for. You’re everything
to me. I love you Chevi.
To: Kaity Lundy
From: Dylan Arblaster
Dedication: Love ya kid!!
To: Brittney Wensel
From: Alex Stopper
Dedication: Thanks for sticking with me through
two semesters of lunch! Much love!
To: Alex Stopper
From: Bora, Bora
Dedication: Who the heck came up with that nickname anyway?
To: Mary-Jane
From: Amand and Morg
Dedication: I’m sorry we had to dissect you.
You were the best pig ever. We love you!
To: Evan
To: Mohammed (Mo)
From: Kirsten
Dedication: I love you babes! Happy Valentine’s From: Katie Sanso
Dedication: Mo I’m so glad I met you this year.
Day!
You’re so cute! Fun times in lunch and study
hall.
To: Kendra Blair
From: Your Big Mama
Dedication: You’re so great can’t wait for Beach To: Miss Kibbe
Week! You’re the love of my life! Enjoy your day From: Anyone who ever had you.
Dedication: You’re the best.
hot stuff.
To: Tearbook
From: Your biggest fan
Dedication: I watch you guys at every show.
And while you’re sleeping =) J/K. whatever love
you guys.
To: Josh Owens
From: Jeremy Kraig
Dedication: You’re an awesome friend.
To: Kevin Rhinehart
From: L.H. Chris Lorenson
Dedication: Don’t make me. Keep it strong!
To: Jess Benner
From: Nick
Dedication: Always thinking of you.
To: Jen Arno
From: Your big boy
Dedication: You’re lovely, sexy, and fit! Senior
beach week here we come! I can’t wait to
see your bikini. (Love Daddy Yo).
To: Alex Leibowitz
From: Samantha Thomas
Dedication: Hey I love you! We lasted a year,
we can last forever. I know you can put up
with a lot and I’m proud of you! I love you.
Yo amo por siempro mas.
To: Mrs. Berfield
From: Jeremy Kesig
Dedication: You’re an awesome teacher.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
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FEATURES
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
To: Geoff Slegle
From: Rebecca Glenn
Dedication: I love you!
To: Megan K., Steph H., Sarah S., and Mo A.
From: Amanda K.
Dedication: You guys are the greatest friends! I
love you guys!
To: Alicia Sobers
From: Chelsea Moore
Dedication: I love you with a fiery passion.
To: Amy Palski
From: Alicia Hall
Dedication: You are my best friend. This friendship won’t go right through me. Jill+Rose=BFF
To: Jade Mae Brooks
From: Bethany “Brookes” Hughes
Dedication: I love you Huni Girl.
To: All my friends
From: Alicia Hall
Dedication: I’m so glad that I have all of you.
You know who you are. I love you all. P.S.
Amy, me love you long time!
To: Alicia Hall
From: Abe Williams
Dedication: I love you Alicia. I can’t wait until
you’re in the family. You make things a whole
lot better.
To: Shannon
From: Your man
Dedication: I just want to tell you how much
I love you.
To: Heather Bryan
From: Trevor Cassell
Dedication: I love you so much, no matter
what happens.
To: Angela Snyder
From: Marc Bergerstock
Dedication: I love you.
To: Robbie Camerer
From: Your friend
Dedication: I love U.
To: Angela Snyder
From: Erica Snyder
Dedication: Big sis, have a great senior year.
Thanks for being there for me when I
needed you. I love ya!
To: Lance White, Zach Ulmer, Evan Entz
From: Ty Kanouff
Dedication: I love all of you little fellows!
To: Heather
From: Anonymous
Dedication: I love you!!!
To: Melissa Shaner
From: Dominic Riley
Dedication: I love you 4-eva, remember that…
To: Alicia Hall
To: Levi Lebowitz
From: Aeriale Spotts
From: Anonymous
Dedication: Here you go. Love you! Happy VDedication: You’re sexy, and I totally want you! Day. Hope you feel important.
To: Mohammed Algasabi
From: Me
Dedication: You smell delicious, like taffy and
pine-sol.J
To: Steph Heimer
From: Jess Fausey
Dedication: Happy V-Day. I love you so much!
To: Jeremy Kesig
From: Jenna Smithgall
Dedication: I love you so much. Hope you have a
very happy V-day.
To: Amber F.
From: Patty S.
Dedication: I wuvs you through all the hard
times we’ve had. It was way fun. Happy V-day
honey!
To: Sveta
From: Your Secret Admirer
Dedication: You are the light of my life. Your
blonde hair makes me crazy. Have a happy V.
Day.J
To: Alicia Hall
From: Patty S.
Dedication: I love you, LOL. You guys told me
to do one of these so I am, haha. Happy VDay.
To: Macey
From: Your not so secret admirer
Dedication: You are so awesome. I love how you
talk so much. We should hang out sometimes. P.S.
your secret admirer. Meet you after school with a
bouquet of flowers on Valentine’s Day.
To: Timmy
From: Amber
Dedication: Happy V-Day. I love you forever.
To: Zach Zimmerman
From: Your admirer
Dedication: I love you. You make my knees
weak.
To: Skyler Bower
From: Jess Fausey
Dedication: Hey babe, you’re great. Can’t wait
until summer again. I love you.
To: Carolyn, Thelma and other friends
From: Amber
Dedication: I love you.
To: Mo
From: Jess Fausey
Dedication: I’m gonna cry when you leave.
Never forget me and Cookie.
To: Jess Fausey
From: Amber Fryer
Dedication: I love ya because you’re the best.
To: Melissa Shaner
From: Katie McDermit
Dedication: You’re the bestest friend that I
ever had and I know I’ll never lose you.
Thanks for always being there when I need
you.
To: Mason Nichols
From: Katie McDermit
Dedication: I can’t believe that I finally found
someone that will always be mine forever. I
love you babe. You’re my boo.
To: Dominic
From: Melissa Shaner
Dedication: Thanks for being a fantastic boyfriend. I love you hun. I hope we last forever.
Kiss, kiss.
To: Patty Sweeney
From: Amber Fryer
Dedication: I love you so much. You are my
bestest friend.
To: Jimmy Smith
From: Kelsey Rippey
Dedication: I think you’re cute!
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
To: Sara Litzelman
From: Secret admirer
Dedication: Sara, I love you fatty bear. Will you
make me macaroni and milk?
To: Anthony Greene
From: Your sister
Dedication: You need to get a clue.
To: Suzanne
From: Tyler
Dedication: Happy Valentine’s Day. Love you.
Dedication: You are the greatest friend ever.
Thanks for always bein``g there for me. Love
ya lots sis.
To: Katie Hommer
From: Mandie
Dedication: I love you babe.
To: Heather Smith
From: Heather Bryan
Dedication: I love you!
To: Mr. Fox
From: Everyone
Dedication: I hate running!
To: Amanda
From: ?
To: Emo corner
Dedication: I love you so much. You’re the best. From: Psycho
Dedication: Because I love you all.
To: Bowes
From: Sanso
Dedication: So I love you! I can’t wait until our
trip this summer!
To: Bethany Houghes
From: Amber Fluck
Dedication: I love you because you’re cool.
To: Patty Sweeney
From: Jess Fausey
Dedication: You’re so funny, I love you so much
and can’t wait until we go to the black bridge.
To: Jimmy Smith
From: Katie S.
Dedication: Jimmy, you rock!
To: Lindsey Shaffer
From: Kelsey Rippey
Dedication: Be my Valentine!
To: Ashley Mann
From: Kendra Manson
Dedication: Even though we have our problems,
you know I still love you!
To: Natasha Stephens
From: Amanda
Dedication: I love you (that’s what she said).
To: Bob Rhinehart
From: Me
Dedication: I love you!
To: Britney Snyder
From: Sandy Henry
Dedication: We’ve been friends since 7th and
we’ve had fights, but we always manage to
make up. BFFL.
To: Krista Shaffer
From: Sandy Henry
Dedication: Thanks for always having my back.
LYLAS AAF.
To: Heather Bryan
From: Cindy
Dedication: You mean the world to me and if it
wasn’t for you I would’ve been lost, but now
I’m found again. I love you so much, you
know.
To: Angelo
From: Celestra
Dedication: Even though we just started to
get to know each other this year, I consider
you my closest guy friend. And you will be to
the end of time. Yassen oira ssinssirgg.
To: All my friends
From: Laura
Dedication: Thanks for always being there and
helping me out.
To: Columbia
From: Magenta
To: Jessica Aunkst
Dedication; What’s your favorite color, baby?
From: Sandy Henry
I’m lucky, you’re lucky, we’re all lucky!
Dedication: We’ve been friends since 7th grade
and we still are, even if we don’t hang out all the
To: Nikki
time… BFFL.
From: Mariah
Dedication: Hey, sis. I will always be your little
sister. Whether you want me to be or not.
To: The “emo” corner.
Love forever.
From: Me.
Dedication: Cheer up! One day you’ll all get a
girlfriend :)
To: My bud in Ms. George’s class
From: You know who don’t you
To: Krista Shaffer
Dedication: I will always love you to the end
From: Melissa Shaner
of time. And I will be your valentine forever.
Dedication: Hey girl! You’re a great friend.
To: Heather Bryan
From: Melissa Shaner
Dedication: You’re a great friend! Love ya sis!
To: All my emo friends
From: Phoenix
Dedication: Friends till the end of time. And
forever tied together by the bond we have.
To: Alicia Hall
From: ?
Dedication: You are the most beautiful girl to
enter my vision. I think you are the most special
person on this planet. I love you.
To: Meghan Myers
From: Jimmy Sprinkles
Dedication: You rock my world, luv Jimmy
Sprinkles.
To: Krista Shaffer
From: Heather Smith
Dedication: Hope you have a great Valentine’s
Day. Love ya lots.
To: Mark
From: Mimi
Dedication: I want my handcuffs back. Forget
Roger, I wanna’ take you out tonight.
To: Katie McDermit
From: Melissa Shaner
To: Chao-cheung Su
From: Ted Nash
Dedication: I love your body.
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The man behind the uniform: Officer Hummer
Lily O’Shaughnessy
Many people see him as someone who is only
here to interfere with the students. Other people see him as
someone who is here to keep us a little bit safer. So exactly
why is Officer Shawn Hummer roaming the halls at Jersey
Shore Area Senior High?
Officer Hummer explained that he is here to be
seen as a positive role model by students. Mr. Hummer is
the school’s truancy officer, who was placed here to enforce the school’s absence policy. He enforces this policy
by going to students’ houses if they miss three to four consecutive days of school.
His job also is to protect the students and staff in
the school.
stereotyping him as a typical police officer, but says it no
“I want to make the school a safer place,” said Offi- longer bothers him. “I’m here to be seen as a positive role
model. If students need to talk about issues, don’t be afraid
cer Hummer.
to come talk to me.”
Officer Hummer has learned to deal with people
Corniest pickup lines
By Chelsea Moore and Dylan Arblaster
“Are you going to kiss me? Or do I have to lie to my diary?”
Imagine you’re out with your friends and you spot
the hottest guy or girl standing across the room. You
make eye contact and they head your way. They open
their mouth… and out comes one of the corniest, goofiest, stupidest pick-up lines you’ve ever heard. Do you
laugh in their face? Give them another chance?
“Hey, something’s wrong with my eyes; I just can’t take them
off you.”
Many pick-up lines are listed below; some are
awful and some are funny… and some are awfully funny.
We highly recommend that none of these “pick up lines”
be repeated. We cannot be held responsible if you get
slapped in the face, kicked in the groin, or splashed in the
face with a drink when using one of these cheesy quotes.
“Be unique and different; just say yes!”
“Are your legs tired? Because you’ve been running through
my mind all night.”
“Excuse me, you dropped something. My jaw.”
“Are you a surgeon? Because you took my heart away!”
“Is your dad in jail? He must’ve stolen the stars and put them in
your eyes.”
“I feel like Richard Gere; I’m standing next to the Pretty
Woman.”
“Am I dead? Because this must be heaven!”
“You have more curves than a race track!”
“Were you arrested earlier? It must be illegal to look that good.”
“You’re so beautiful; your birthday should be a national holiday.”
“Your name must be Lucky Charms because you’re magically
delicious!”
“Is your last name Campbell’s? Because you’re Mmm Mmm
Good.”
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Corniest Pickup Lines
“I’m not going to use some corny pick-up line on you because I
can tell you’re smarter than that!”
We asked some students some of their favorite pickup lines as well:
“I’ve got a few. ‘Lose the zero, get with a hero,’ ‘You must be a
parking ticket because you’ve got fine written all over you,’ and
‘If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put you and I together.’” –
Collin Jarrells
“Do you believe in love at first sight? If so, walk by again.”Courtney Palmatier
“Did it hurt? When you fell out of heaven?”- Abe Williams
February horoscopes
By Morgan Sheddy, Jimmy Smith, & Leslie Cuebas
Aries (March 21-April 29) – Last month was hanging out
with your best friend, this month your boyfriend or girlfriend. Hey, we don’t judge. If you don’t have one…get
one…if you can’t get one…you may consider visiting a pet
store to pick up a furry pal.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) – You’re on your own this
month; we don’t have time for you Taurus. Unless you
are coughing up a few dollars we got nothing. It’s all
about the Benjamins.
Gemini (May 21-June21) – Aries says you need to cut
twenty pounds. Anyone hear of a treadmill? Yeah, get on
that.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) – People entering your life now
are here for the express purpose of taking you to the next
level of your spiritual growth. The only catch is there’s
nothing remotely spiritual about their appearance. Then
again, that’s the point
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) – The stars are telling me
that you may be injured in a game of Twister gone horribly
wrong. Avoid right foot on red at all costs.
Sagittarius (November 22- December 21) – What goes around
comes around. Don’t forget your three acts of kindness. Tell
your mom you love her.
Leo (July 23-August 22) – Take this month off. There is
no need to over exert yourself with extra circular activities.
Capricorn (December 22- January 19) – In the future man will
In fact I hear that there is going to be quite a few Walker learn to control the weather with a giant hammer. We recomTexas Ranger episodes showing on the Hallmark channel. mend that you invest in a large hammer immediately.
Virgo (August 23-September 22) – You know the cute boy Aquarius (January 20- February 18) – It may be your birthday
or girl that you were all into last month? Not so much any- but the only thing you are getting is some cheap Valentine’s
more. You should probably run and hide, they are stalk- Day chocolate that is a day old and discounted.
ing you... I mean I could be wrong... but you know that
feeling when you think someone is watching you…that’s Pisces (February 19-March 20) – Avoid the ski lift at all costs.
You know what…just don’t even leave the house...this isn’t your
because they are.
month. You should probably wear a helmet if you do venture
Libra (September 23-October 22) – Always expect the
unexpected.
out but my advice would be stock up on bottled water and
ramen noodles and wait this one out.
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Do you recognize these senior bulldogs?
By Katie Sprague
Do you ever wonder what your teachers looked like back when they were in high school? Well, here are a few
familiar faces that you might recognize. Most of you probably see these former Bulldogs on a daily basis around
school. Each of these teachers graduated from Jersey Shore High School anywhere from 1969 all the way up to 1991.
Some are easier to identify than others, but see if you can match the high school senior picture with the name of the
teacher.
A.
B.
D.
E.
C.
F.
Answers: A: Ms Barnhart, B: Mrs. Steinbacher, C: Mr. Greene, D: Mr. Muthler, E: Mrs.
Ramm, F: Mr. Eck
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S P OR T S
Shore beats Milton, earns playoff spot
By Kirsten Morse
A fan from the student section, Tyler Morse, considered it the sweetest game he has ever been to. He said he
Win or lose? Playoffs or no playoffs? These two
is proud of how well the team played and glad they came
thoughts were in the minds of every Jersey Shore fan at the out with the win. The win not only stunned Jersey Shore
Milton vs. Shore game on the night of February 5.
players and fans but also the Milton team.
The only thing standing in Shore’s way was 6’5”, SF
Junior Tyler Thomas was the leading shooter for the
Tony Fannick, and the two-loss team from Milton. Shore
night with 14 points and pulled down 7 rebounds. Jon Boob,
needed the win to clinch a District 4 playoff spot and they
senior, followed closely behind with 13 points, and Derek
did just that. The fans came out to support and the boys
Smith picked up 12 points for the night. The win took
came out to play.
Shore’s record to 12-10 and Milton’s to 21-3. Great season
Shore and good luck in the playoffs.
Not-so-super ads for this year’s big game
By Evan Bletz
Forget
what’s happening in the
game… the
Super Bowl
commercials
are one of the
main reasons
people watch the Super Bowl.
This year the commercials were
not exactly super. Some of the favorites
were the Bud Light fire breathing commercial, the Budweiser Rocky commercial, the Doritos giant mouse commercial,
and the Bridgestone squirrel commercial.
Now that the big game’s over, you’ll see
the more popular ones frequently.
Despite these couple commercials overall the Super Bowl ads were not
very popular with the public. Compared to
past years commercials this year fell short
of expectations.
If you would like to view any of
the Super Bowl commercials visit:
http://sports.aol.com/nfl/superbowlads
Some of our
favorites… and
not-so-favorite
ads from the
Super Bowl
S P OR T S
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February Athletes of the Month
Susanne Winkleman
By: Kirsten Morse
the rest because it is more
competitive and it is one of
the first events she swam
in.
Susanne Winkleman, a senior swimmer,
Susanne’s future
has displayed all the quali- plans include going to colties needed for female ath- lege to major in computer
lete of the month.
science.
Susanne joined
Her words of wisthe swim team all the way dom for underclassman
back in third grade, but she “Cherish the good times in
has been taking swim les- high school, because they
sons since long before
will be gone before you
that. Susanne competes in know it.” Good luck in eve500 freestyle, 200 freerything you do and constyle, and 100 breast
gratulations Susanne.
stroke. She prefers the
100 breast stroke over all
Jon Boob
of the Year for soccer. For
basketball, he was part of the
1st place team at CSC-1 and
The Male Athlete of the 2nd place team at disthe Month for February is Jon tricts.
Boob. Jon participates in
Outside of school,
both basketball and soccer. Jon said he “mainly plays
He has been playing both
basketball and hangs out
sports all throughout his life. with friends.”
As for playing for the school,
he has participated in basketWhen asked how it
ball since 7th grade and soc- feels to be Athlete of the
cer in 8th, 11th, and 12th
Month, Jon stated, “It is a
grade.
pretty big honor and I’m very
happy that I was chosen,
Jon has had many
even with all the great athachievements while partici- letes in this school.”
pating in these sports. He
was awarded the Midfielder
By Megan Frank
O P I NI O NS
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Valentine’s Day: Coming to a store near you
By: Morgan Sheddy
We have all seen the
previews for the movies coming out on Valentine’s Day.
We have seen the commercials for the jewelry on sale
at Kay or Zale’s. God knows that none of us can avoid
the cheap red glow of the Wal-mart aisle that is displaying all the stuffed animals, chocolate, and those nasty
“Kiss Me” Necco candies. Honestly, who can resist buying that $3.99 box of Valentine’s cards to hand out to
your closest friends?
What is Valentine’s Day exactly? Is it really a
special day for couples? Let’s take a look at the bigger
picture.
an excuse for couples to be overly affectionate
and share their love with all the people around them? Or
is it just a chance for candy, flower, jewelry, and greeting
companies to make money?
Personally, I think that it is a B.S. holiday; it’s not
real. Schools do not have off, post offices do not shut
down…it really is completely unnecessary to have it at
all. This is why we have an anniversary with our significant other. We really don’t need a day to be the national
anniversary for all couples just to rub it in to all the lonely
single people in the world that yes, in fact, they are
alone.
It really can be a depressing day for the majority
of society, or a big disappointment to couples when you
are given that lovely little teddy bear or box of high caloValentine’s Day really has no real history; it is
just a bunch of legends. Personally I’ve never seen Cu- rie chocolates rather than a dainty little diamond neckpid, so I really can’t trust such a built-up holiday. When lace. So you can both make a huge deal out of Valenyou think about it, whatever candy franchise thought up tine’s Day and give your hard earned money to the corthe holiday is a genius. So is Valentine’s Day really just porations, or you can spend some quality time with your
significant other—that means more than a box of chocolates.
Meg’s Book Review: ‘So Yesterday’
By: Megan Frank
As the novel climbs to its climax, it becomes really
hard to understand. I can honestly say that I personally
So Yesterday is a
had a hard time understanding what was going on through
"mystery" novel, written by Scott a few chapters of the novel.
Westerfeld, who is also the auThey say "Don't judge a book by its cover," but I
thor of the New York Times bestselling book series The Uglies. did. I chose to read So Yesterday simply because the cover of the book
In a nutshell, So Yesterday is about a seventeen- looked so good. Once I started readyear-old boy, Hunter Braque, and his adventures in his job ing I began regretting reading it. I
as a "cool" seeker. When Hunter meets a girl named Jen wouldn't recommend this book to
James, simply because he wanted to take a picture of her many people. I'm kind of neutral. I
shoelaces to send to his boss Mandy, everything starts
mean, if you want a novel that has a
going haywire. After Hunter takes Jen to a "cool" meeting, little action and a lot of mystery, then I
the two are offered a job with Mandy and when they go to do recommend you read this. You
meet her she is missing. This then leads to the adventure have to be willing to take the time to
of their lives, where they begin breaking into buildings and understand what's going on. I don't
sneaking into launch parties.
recommend this if you get bored easily and don't want to
take the time to really read the novel.
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Game Review: ‘Rock Band’
By Jimmy Smith &
Lily O’Shaughnessy
riffs as you rock the crowd. However, if you time it wrong
then you will start to screw up the song. If you screw up
the song so bad, you may fail your portion. When you fail
Bite the head off a a portion of your song, you have to wait until a buddy
bat, stage dive into a crowd, starts to really jam out so he can bring you back. Be
bang your head…Rock
warned though, if you fail too many times you will hear
Band is here. The comthe virtual boos of an angry crowd, and the game will end
pany that developed Rock abruptly. The guitar portion of the game works identically
Band is the original devel- to the Guitar Hero games, so chances are if you liked
oper for the critically acclaimed Guitar Hero series, so you shredding to Guitar Hero, you may just become a groupie
know what to expect. Rock Band does not limit you to
to Rock Band.
just jamming out on the guitar; the drums and your own
Another cool aspect of Rock Band is the ability to sing all
vocals are now instruments for you to rock with. Rock
Band is obviously a music and rhythm game that lets you of your favorite rock songs. A microphone is available for
and a bunch of your buddies get together and rock the
Rock Band, and unsurprisingly this allows you to sing with
the game. The vocalist position is very cool. It plays
virtual stage. This game executes all the emotions of
rockin’ a crowd with near flawless precision, but this gui- much like a karaoke game, only the pitch and tone of your
voice are registered, instead of the actual words that you
tar is slightly out of tune in some places.
are saying. For example if you wanted to sing “My
For the people who have been playing the air
Humps” to the tune of “Enter Sandman”, then by all
guitar and not the Guitar Hero franchise, the game’s gui- means feel free. The game only registers your tone, so in
tar portion is exactly the same as the Guitar Hero series. theory you could say anything. Luckily the songs proSimply hold the guitar peripheral in your hands and watch vided in Rock Band are second to none. Great artist like
as the scrolling notes on screen fall into the correspond- The Rolling Stones, and The Who are just
ing fret on your guitar. If you successfully hit the note,
you will be rewarded by hearing your face melting guitar
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Movie Review: ‘Cloverfield’
The film opens with the introduction of the protagonist filming a day in his life. During the movie there
are cutbacks [which are breaks in the tape where the
cameraman didn’t film over properly, cutbacks look like
If you loved the
flashbacks] to the introduction because the cameraman
Blair Witch Project, you’ll
films over the homemade tape because he is supposed to
absolutely adore Cloverfield. be filming a “going away party” and then proceeds to reAll the same elements: sus- cord the events of the “attack.”
pense, an intriguing story
The movie builds up anticipation, whether or not
plot, and shaky camera footage.
the monster will actually be seen. Throughout the movie
The basic plot of the story is “something” attacks the monster is glimpsed in small sections but the viewers
New York City, more specifically Manhattan, and proget a shocker towards the end of the film.
ceeds to destroy everything in its path. The U.S. military
comes in and tries to intervene while the locals try to stay
Watch carefully. There are more sides of the film
alive through buildings falling down around them, a gigan- then what the main characters are aware of. The director
tic “thing” is on the war path, and utter chaos ensues.
carefully hides clues that can be seen on the tape when
By: Lily O’Shaughnessy &
Steph Fleming
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(Cont. ‘Rock Band’)
Continued from page 17
a few of the bands that you can imitate in the
game. You can also play the drums in Rock Band. Surprisingly, playing the drums is quasi-realistic to actually
playing a real set of drums. Keeping the beat in Rock
Band via playing the drums is probably the most difficult
instrument to play in the game, but it is one of the most
rewarding experiences in a video game.
The graphics in the game are obviously not the
emphasis of the game. You can see the reason why Harmonix did not bother to make their characters and environments photo-realistic, since you are constantly focused
on the fret board, or you are busy with singing a song.
However the art style in the game is very good. You can
customize your digital dude to look like a heavy metal
head-banger, or a tree-hugging hippie. The art style in the
game is enough to get it’s players into all of the action that
is going on in the game, but at the same time it is never
too distracting.
Audio is obviously the main component of the
game. All of the master tracks and covers sound great.
The Rolling Stones sound like they did before they turned
400 years old, and even the edited or clean versions of
songs sound really well done. Obviously if you don’t like
rock music, you probably won’t like Rock Band, so you
may just want to buy Avril Lavingne’s newest album. I
hear it’s really mediocre.
So everything I mentioned so far sounds like praise, but
the game does have some silly flaws. For instance, if you
have a Guitar Hero II or III guitar lying around, you can
use it for the Xbox-360 version, but if you have the PS3
version, the guitar does not work. The online community
is also better on the Xbox-360 version of Rock Band, but
this difference is minute and un-noticeable to some. If by
some chance you own a PS3 (all
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(Cont. ‘Cloverfield’)
Lily’s Review: 4.5- This movie was amazing. Though I
think they spent too much time trying to develop the
you are least aware of it. For instance, watch towards the many characters that die off within half an hour of the
end near the Ferris Wheel. All in all, Cloverfield is some- film. I think the creators did an amazing job of how they
thing to see at least once because of its diversity from
created this monster. It’s nothing I would have expected.
mainstream movies. Although, the movie was shorter
than expected it is packed with action and suspense.
This movie surely won’t let you down.
Continued from page 17
Editor’s note:
To all the “Lost” fans that are out there, “Cloverfield”
was directed by J.J Abrams, Lost’s executive producer. A few hidden shout-outs to Lost fans were
visible in the movie. If you’ve played the “Find 815”
game, you might have noticed a frame from the
movie was overlayed onto one of the game’s videos. The case number at the beginning of the movie
relates to a clue found in the game. The “Dharma”
logo is also visible in one of the first frames of the
movie.
Stephanie’s Review: 4.5 Stars- Cloverfield was something completely different from what I am used to seeing
in a movie theater. I was really impressed by how scared
I was while watching it because the way the footage is
laid out you can imagine how you would actually feel if
you were there.
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Rock Band
4 of you), then by all means buy this game, but
the Xbox-360 version is slightly better for the aforementioned reasons. Also the guitar is going to breakdown
more times than Britney Spears at rehab. For some reason the “whammy” bar on the Rock Band guitar is prone
to breaking, and the kick pedal on the drums also is prone
to breaking. The durability of the said instruments is not
very good, so don’t even think about smashing your guitar
for a finale, because just sneezing on the guitar is enough
to break it into two pieces. Also, the game is pretty expensive. The bundle that includes the drums, a microphone and a guitar cost a full $169.99. Obviously the
price point is a hard pill to swallow for many individuals,
but if you have 170 bucks lying around then you might
want to consider picking up Rock Band.
up Rock Band is about as logical as letting Michael Vick
watch your dog. Don’t walk, don’t run, power-slide into
your local game store and pick up Rock Band, you won’t
be disappointed.
Jimmy Smith- Rock Band is one of the few
games that immerse you so heavily in the game. If you
like the Guitar Hero series, then chances are you will be
in love with Rock Band. Rock Band takes everything Guitar Hero does well and builds upon it. With a slew of
downloadable content already out, and with more on the
horizon, people are going to be kept busy with Rock Band
for a very long time.
4.5/5
Besides the PS3 compatibility issues, the fragile
hardware, and the outrageous price, Rock Band is an
excellent game. Few games can make you feel like a
Lily O’Shaughnessy- Though the drums were
rock star, but Rock Band manages to make you feel like a hard to follow at some times, I thought the game was well
rock god. The only thing closer to being a rock-star would developed and it truly did bring more to the screen than
be to live out of your big, white touring van and to let mu- Guitar Hero.
sic executives gauge you out of all your money. Passing
Concert Review: ‘Mayday Parade’
spread. I kept my hopes up anyways. Soon the doors
opened, tickets were checked, hands were stamped, and
A few weeks ago I had we were set.
the pleasure of standing outThe first band to perform was Sandlot Heroes.
side for an hour in the middle
Their
set
was acoustic because, “The drummer quit.”
of January, wearing a hoodie
for warmth. Ms. Alicia Thomp- Nothing’s wrong with acoustic sets and the Sandlot Heson and I braved the cold and roes prove exactly that. With the set only lasting about
waited outside SoZo, a small club located on East Beaver thirty minutes, SH showed their talent, with only playing a
few songs.
Avenue of State College.
The next band to grace the stage was a local
Having never heard of Mayday Parade, I figured I
band,
Hopes
High. Thankfully this band had a drummer,
would go into this concert enjoying a new band. I was
but
he
was
new
to the band and this was his first show.
even more excited about seeing the Maryland based pop(Enough with the drummer stories, kids.) The lights grew
punk quartet, All Time Low. This would have been my
second time trying to catch this band live, and I was pray- dim and the club goes completely dark, allowing Hopes
High belts out tune after tune. The most entertaining thing
ing that this time would actually be a success.
about watching this band was the second guitarist’s enDue to some “miscommunication” Mayday had
reported ATL was playing; and I was pumped. Quickly my ergy. Hope’s High closed their set to great applause.
adrenaline dropped. Word of this miscommunication had
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By: Lily O’Shaughnessy
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O P I NI O NS
Mayday Parade
Continued from page 19
Thirty minutes later, the last opening band took the stage. Scenic, hailing from New York, showed the most enthusiasm. It’s hard to describe bands but take Panic at the Disco with a little more piano, with a hint of Fall Out Boy, and
that’s what Scenic sounded like. This band stood out the most to me because the quirky attitude the front man
brought to the stage.
Finally, the roadies move the poster onto the stage, you can practically feel the energy in the room rise. The
time has finally arrived. Minutes later, my inability to actually pay attention has takes advantage me. Without noticing,
the band had already began to take the stage, waiting. The outside door opens and a single band member walks in,
shouting out an apology and something about being in the bathroom. Mayday kicked off their set with “Jersey,” a
kickin’ beat about girls leaving and the lies they told. They followed up with their hit single, “Black Cat.”
Deciding that we had spent enough time standing around, we decided to leave two songs into the set. Three
hours later, half a can of soda spilt on my shoe, soda soaked pants, and a mild headache we find ourselves leaving
State College and heading home.
I enjoyed the show immensely, and took away a new concert experience. Mayday Parade and the other local
bands have made their mark on me. They will definitely be on my list to see again.
“If you could hook up with any celebrity, who would it be?”
PAWPRINT STAFF SAID:
“Adam Brody, Sean Hayes, and
Adrian Grenier.”- Morgan
Sheddy (12)
“It was Heath Ledger.”Steph Fleming (12)
“Dave Melillo and Lil’
Wayne.”- Meg Frank (12)
“Matt Damon, John Travolta, and George Clooney.”Lily O’Shaughnessy (12)
“Hayley Williams, Christian from
“Project Runway”, and Anthony Rapp. I
don’t even care that two of them are
gay .”- Shana Rhine (12)
“Johnny Depp and Kat Von
D.”- Kylie Starr (10)
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