Editor’s Note
By: Jillian Korgeski
As Christmas season quickly came and went, we
students think we have nothing
else to look forward to but
summer. But we are wrong. The
winter season at DHS is full of
activities to go to. There are boys
and girls basketball games that
will get you jumping and
screaming. There are swim meets
that make you think we have some fish at our school
because of how fast they swim. There are concerts and
play practices that will allow you to show off your
musical and theatrical talents. Whatever you decide to
explore this winter season, just have fun! Go yell at
opposing schools during games. Go sing at the top of
your lungs during play practices. It doesn’t matter what
you do, just do something! Don’t just sit home every
night and watch Netflix. Actually come out and join
your classmates in showing Buck pride! Be safe and
bundle up in this cold weather, and enjoy all the things
Dunmore has to offer.
Football Run
By: Rachel Beltran
The
Dunmore
Bucks
football
team had
another
great
season.
They
beat
anyone
who came at them, and were able to make it to the state
championship game at Hershey. The boys and coaches
put in countless hours to make it that far. Under great
senior leadership, almost every seat was taken in the
Hershey Stadium. The cheerleaders yelled loudly, and
the alumni reminisced, as the student section hollered for
the boys. Congratulations to everyone who participated
in helping get our team there. It was a great run, and a
great way to send off the seniors!
New Banners
By: Jillian Korgeski
As the New Year rolled around, new changes came to
our high school gym. The Dunmore Booster Club
recently
purchased
new banners
to be hung up
in the gym.
They are
crimson and
blue, and
cover the
walls
showing all
the success our teams have. One new addition to the
banners is a 1000 point club banner. It shows all the
talented athletes who have been able to score against any
opponent. The banners add a finishing touch to the gym,
and make all opponents know who they are dealing with
when they step into our gym.
All-State Football Players
By: Rachel Beltran
Three very important players on the Dunmore Bucks
team led their team to a State Championship game
against South Fayette. Dan Drewes, a two way lineman
who holds the record for the most starts by an LFC
player, Tim Drewes, and Colin Holmes recently received
the title of All-State. They were crucial to the Bucks
victories and knew when they needed to step up to make
a tackle, touchdown, or block a pass. These three Bucks
have had amazing careers, which will continue for
sophomore Colin Holmes, and they truly deserve the
recognition they have been given throughout the football
season.
NEWS
Editor: Maeve King
Staff Writers: Courtney Higgins, Maddie Loftus
Christmas at DHS
By: Courtney Higgins
Anyone who has stepped into Dunmore High School
definitely knows Christmas just passed. Here at Dunmore
High School, we take the holidays very seriously. Whether it’s
Halloween where all the teachers have coordinated costumes
or America Day of Spirit Week, the faculty and students are
always extremely festive. Christmas was no exception. Mr.
Quinn and Mr. Hopkins created a warm and joyful Christmas
feeling throughout the school while everyone is cramming for
the five tests scheduled for the day before break began.
One of the ways Christmas spirit is spread during this
time of year is the Christmas music played in place of the
bells. Classic songs such as “I Want a Hippopotamus for
Christmas,” “Suzy Snowflake,” and “Let it Snow” ring
through the hallways as students exit and enter their classes.
This is one of the most anticipated traditions in Dunmore High
School, and definitely a favorite among students. Another
tradition is the windows throughout the school.
Mrs. Hogan and her art classes do a fantastic job
painting the windows throughout the school. Paintings such as
The Polar Express, Frozen, and Finding Nemo are painted on
the cafeteria, office, and front entrance walls. Art students
work hard on the projects, trying to spread some Christmas
cheer throughout Dunmore High School. With all the holiday
spirit, it is no surprise that this is the most wonderful time of
the year and that Dunmore High School does Christmas like
no other school.
Semi 2015
By: Maeve King
It is that time of year again. As the new year
approaches, Dunmore High School begins to prepare for its
annual semiformal dance. Tickets are bought, hair
appointments are scheduled, dresses are tried on, and suits are
rented. Students arrive at seven o’clock at the Hilton in
Scranton for a night of great music, delicious food, and tons of
pictures. Highlights of the night were the seniors belting out to
Paradise and EJ the DJ having a glow in the dark cowboy hat.
We hope everyone had a safe and fun semi!
Christmas Concert
By: Maddie Loftus
On Sunday, December 7th, the middle school band,
middle school chorus, high school concert band, high school
jazz band, high school chorus, and high school show choir
came together to put on their annual Christmas Concert. The
concert featured everything from classic Christmas carols to
modern takes on old favorites to a Frozen medley. Some
notable performances include the show choir's "Polar Express
Medley,” the middle school
band's "Dance of the Sugar
Plum Fairy,” and the jazz
band's rendition of "Hot
Chocolate.” Of course, we
cannot forget about the ever
so popular "Frozen Medley"
performed by the high school
concert band. The large
number of groups involved
in the concert made for a
tight fit, but everything
ultimately went off without a problem, and overall, it was a
great afternoon. The work that was put in truly showed, so
congratulations to everyone involved. Every group featured in
the show began work on the show as early as September, and
they will begin work on their spring concert just after the start
of the new year. Good luck, and we hope to see you all at the
next concert this spring!
Relations with Cuba
By: Maeve King
In January of 1961, President Eisenhower broke off
diplomatic relations with Cuba. On Wednesday, December
17th, more than half a century later, President Obama ordered
the restoration of full diplomatic relations with Cuba and the
opening of an embassy in Havana. He vowed to “cut loose the
shackles of the past.” The negotiation between Obama and
Cuban President Raúl Castro will help the United States move
beyond a “rigid policy that is rooted in events that took place
before most of us were born.” This is an important milestone
in American foreign relations, which will help the nation
move toward an even brighter future!
Sports
Editor: Megan McDonough
Staff Writers: Maggie Scalzo, Gabriella Summa, Kathleen Klatt, Gina Tallo, Isabelle Cooper, Elizabeth Nolen
Boys’ Basketball
By: Gabriella Summa
W
‘Tis the season for the Dunmore Boys Basketball team to
finally get their season started. This year, six returning seniors
will lead the way
for the Bucks.
Joe Palko, Ryan
Bonin, PJ
Mandarano, Joey
Capooci, Jake
Makowski, and
Liam McDonald
have all been
working very
diligently to
make sure that
their final season
is a successful
one. The
Bucktown
Ballers had their first scrimmage against the North Pocono
Trojans Friday, December 5 at North Pocono. Over Christmas
break, the Bucks also participated in the Lynette tournament,
where they placed third after a win against Scranton The
season officially began after the Lynette and is in full swing,
so make sure to go out and support the boys! Also, don’t
forget to save the date in advance for the Holy Cross game,
which will be January 20th at DHS.
Basketball Cheer
By: Kathleen Klatt
Now that football season is over, Dunmore High School
transitions right into
basketball season which
everyone loves. The
boys play very hard and
deserve all the
recognition they get,
but we can't forget
about the cheerleaders!
They are the Bucks
biggest fans always
cheering on the boys to
victory! This year the
varsity captains are Casey Farris as the head captain, and
Alyssa Lopatka and Maria Torquato as co-captains. An
interesting thing about these three girls is that they held these
corresponding roles while on JV. This truly proves that these
girls are great leaders and wonderful at cheering. Varsity has
been cheering on the boys at all their games since the start of
the season. The JV games started too, so that means the JV
cheerleaders get to cheer! The captain is Tessa McDonald and
the co-captains are Emily Pavlowski andAshley Fischetti.
These girls have been
working hard on
routines, cheers, and builds since they went to Pine Forest
back in June. They practice very hard and make clever signs
for the hallways and the gym! Next time you go to one of the
basketball games, make sure to watch the cheerleaders,
whether it's Varsity or JV. They certainly know how to
entertain and keep the crowd pumped up!
Lady Bucks Basketball
By: Gina Tallo
Lead by head coach Mr. Ben O'Brien and assistant coach Mr.
Michael O'Malley, the Dunmore High School girls’ basketball
team has been working hard to have a successful season.
Success is not new to these athletes as last season's stretch to
the state championship ended at one game away from the title.
Only losing one starter Megan Connors, the team is projected
to continue their journey through another winning season.
With the annual Lynett Tournament approaching, targets were
placed on the girls backs due to their championship title at the
tournament in 2013, along with being ranked first in the preseason standings for this year. Although the girls came up
short, they still played hard to get to the championship game.
Starting beside seniors Jill Korgeski, Kayleigh Semion,
Mariah Macejewski, and junior Emily Sheehan, sophomore
Maddie Martin, who has been a vital part of the LB's since her
freshman year, is looking forward to a positive season. "We
hope to have another run in the state playoffs. We came up a
little short last year, but this year we hope to make it to the
state championship. However, it's important to take it one
game at a time," Martin explains. She also shares the secret to
their achievements, "We have numerous players who can score
rather than just 1 or 2. If someone is struggling, we have other
players who can step up on any given night." The Lady Bucks
are ready for anything that is thrown at them and they are
ready to prove it in the upcoming season and playoff run.
Just Keep Swimming
By: Elizabeth Nolen
The 2014 Dunmore High School’s girls swim team is
excpected to swim the distance witth the help of new coach,
Jamie Halpin. In addition, leading the team to a great season
are their five seniors, Carly Cummings, Dana James, Erin
Wagner, and Kylie Brazil. Support the swim team at the
YMCA for their weekly meets. Best of luck to the Dunmore
girls swim team on a winning and successful season!
Opinions
Editor: Mary Ferguson
Staff Writers: Mary Ferguson, Maria Errico, and Ryan Carey
Your Favorite Holiday Specials Exposed
Home Alone: The McCallister family is off to France
By Maria Errico
for Christmas when just one member of the family gets
During the holiday season, we all watch some of
left behind to defend himself against some unruly
our favorite TV specials. But do we realize what they
burglars. But how did this all really come to happen?
really mean? Who is the real villain? Well, I am here to
Perceived Villain: Criminals
expose this information to you right now.
Real Villain: Parents.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: In this classic tale, the
Frosty the Snowman: When the Magician’s hat brings
Grinch steals all of the presents from the whos in
Frosty to life, the school children go wild. But the
Whoville. But there is a much more pressing problem
Magician wants his hat back, and Frosty’s fate is in
here than the Grinch’s motives.
danger. Just when you expect the villain to be the
Perceived Villain: The Grinch
Magician, you forget that Frosty is made of snow. In
Real Villain: The security system
fact, the most integral part of this equation is… the sun.
A Christmas Carol: As Tiny Tim is waiting for his
Perceived Villain: The Magician
father to arrive home on Christmas, hopefully with
Real Villain: The sun.
something to eat, we see the sadness that is the poor
A Charlie Brown Christmas: When Charlie Brown was
father. He only hopes that Scrooge will allow him to go
put in charge of finding the perfect Christmas tree, he
home early for the holiday, but it is simply not feasible.
soon runs into some trouble with his peers. They are
Why might this be?
quick to criticize his “pathetic” tree, when Charlie
Perceived Villain: Scrooge
explains that all it needs is a little love. Who is really to
Real Villain: A poor economy.
blame for bullying Charlie?
Elf: When Buddy the elf sets out on a journey to New
Perceived Villain: Lucy
York City to find his real father, he has no idea what is
Real Villain: The bystanders.
in store. How could he know that New York wouldn’t be
The Year without a Santa Claus: When Santa comes
willing to accept his elf costume and happy spirit?
down with a cold, he decides he is going to take the year
Maybe Papa Elf didn’t tell Buddy everything he needed
off from Christmas. The elves and Mrs. Claus must bear
to know…
the task of Christmas and consult with the Miser
Perceived Villain: Walter Hobbs
brothers to change the weather for one small town down
Real Villain: Papa Elf.
South. But could this whole problem have been avoided?
Perceived Villain: Miser Brothers
Let It Snow
Real Villain: Santa’s pride.
By Ryan Carey
Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer: When Rudolph is
As Christmastime swiftly goes, the air is still
sick of being tormented by his peers and a discouraging
filled with the spirit of the season: the sweet aroma of fir
coach, he decides to leave for a place that might accept
trees, the delectable taste of gingerbread, and particularly
him. Soon, he encounters quite the beast, the
the echo of familiar Christmas carols ringing through the
Abominable Snowman. But is he the real beast?
night. One such popular song is the classic “Let It
Perceived Villain: Abominable Snowman
Snow.” The lyrics tell the story of the singer comforting
Real Villain: Comet.
himself with his companion. Because they have no place
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Kris Kringle simply
to go, they can afford the luxury of staying indoors. The
wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown
snow can precipitate to any extent; it does not affect the
when Burgermeister decides that it is unacceptable. But
couple. However, what if they had an important
why would toys be such a problem for Burgermeister?
commitment they needed to attend? In this case, the
Perceived Villain: Burgermeister
snow is a hindrance to the traveler and causes many
Real Villain: Ignorance.
dangers on the roadways. The frightful weather place
Nation Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: As the
limits on winter activities and education due to
Griswolds prepare for the holidays, Clark is anticipating
cancelation. Some may think snowfall warnings should
his Christmas bonus when some relatives arrive at his
be ignored and the task should still be completed;
door. What is it that ultimately sets Clark over the edge?
however, they forget the most important thing: safety.
Perceived Villain: Boss
Stay safe and healthy this winter season, and may all
Real Villain: Uncle Lewis.
your days be merry!
Features
Editor: Riley McNally
Sincerely,
Miss Molly
Staff: Gina Bernotsky, Casey Genett, Jenna Kimmerlie, and Grace Nolan
Winter Fashion
By: Jenna Kimmerle
Let it snow! This is going to be a cold winter, so get
your warm clothes ready! Here are some cozy
fashions that will make you love the cold weather.
Holiday dresses are a must have for the upcoming
winter season. This year, metallic is an elegant
touch to
any dress
to wear to
any party.
Dresses
with open
backs are a
stunning
way to
make any
simple
dress more
eye
catching.
Also, you can never go wrong with a little black
dress and nude heels. Forest green anorak coats and
quilted parkas with fur hoods are in style for any
occasion this season. Whether you wear them with
black leggings and a pair of riding boots or jeans
and flats for a day out, these coats look great on
anyone. The latest shoe style for woman is wearing
Timberland’s. They make any winter outfit looking
amazing! Finally, grab a pair of nice cozy flannel
pajamas next time you go to the mall, and do not
forget a pair of slippers!
Miss Molly
Dear Miss Molly,
How can my friends and I spend our weekends in this
cold weather?
Sincerely, Bored in the Cold
Dear Bored in the Cold,
Why don’t you catch a movie or go bowling? They
won’t break your budget, and it’s a fun time to do
something you don’t usually do! You could also always
try to go skiing! Bundle up and glide down the slopes!
Broadway News Update:
By: Riley McNally
On December 14 at the Times Center in New York City
a bunch if Broadway stars united for a free concert. This
concert was presented by C3 Church Manhattan and
youth homeless shelter Covenant House. The show
began at 6pm and admission was free, but they were
looking for
donations to
benefit local
NYC
charitable
organization
s. Some of
the stars that
took the
stage are
Laura
Osnes, former Cinderella on Broadway, Kathleen
Monteleone, the trio Manhattan Moonshine: Patrick
Massey, Kevin Massey, and Jamison Scott, and also
Tanya Birl. This concert, I’m sure, was a great one.
25 Days of Christmas:
By: Grace Nolan
As Christmas has just passed, many spent the most
wonderful time of the year watching ABC’s 25
Days of Christmas! Did you ever realize the same
Christmas movies are played every year and never
get old? People enjoy Christmas movies so much
because they
have memories
of watching the
movies with
great friends and
family, and
enjoy the warm
feeling of
Christmas time. This year, the favorite Christmas
movies were:
1. A Christmas Story
2. It’s A Wonderful Life
3. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
We hope everyone’s holiday season was safe and
warm!
Middle School
Editors: Margaux Bonin
Staff Writers: Margaux Bonin, Maren Lindemuth, Carly Tallo
Guest columnist: Mrs. Telnock
Boy’s 7th and 8th Grade Basketball
By: Maren Lindemuth
The 7th and 8th grade basketball
teams cannot wait to begin
another fantastic season. The
current 7th grade basketball
members are: Ralph Tolley, Ian
Cowder, Ross Cordaro, Will
McHale, Jake McNeff, Austin
Waters, Steven Borgia, Tommy
Lewis, Owen Haggerty, Joey Mandarano, and Tommy
Dougherty. The current 8th grade members are: Jerrod
Brown, Mike Aronica, Billy Donvito, Christian Lawler,
Nick DeSando, Jared Argust, Anthony Kashmer, Kyle
Harrity, Wyatt Bravo, Max Burke, and Jayden Buckley.
Coaches for the teams are Mr. Ferguson and Mr.
O'Malley. The season started on December fifth against
West Scranton at West. Like any other sports team here
at Dunmore, they will be sure to put a fight up to the
finish. So make sure to get out to some of their games to
show your support. Good Luck to the boys and coaches
on your upcoming season!
Career Fair
By: Margaux Bonin
The Guidance
Department is on
fire!!! They held a
career fair which was
open to the 8th and 11th
graders. It was held on December 4th. All job occupants
were there from a journalist to a secret service agent. If
you missed the secret agent you really missed out. He
worked for the last three presidents. If that is not
impressive, I cannot even imagine what is. The staff of
Dunmore Middle School hope all the 8th graders found
there future occupations. If not, well you guys have a
few years. Next time you see anyone in the guidance
department tell them thank you!!!
Letters to the Veterns
By: Guest Columnist, Mrs. Telnock
After school on November 18
and 19, Mrs. Telnock's volunteers from
8th grade gathered in the library to write personal
messages in donated Christmas cards. The recipients of
the cards will be our soldiers and veterans recovering in
hospitals this Christmas season. This program, Holiday
Mail for Heroes, is sponsored by the Red Cross and for
the past several years eighth grade students and Mrs.
Telnock have participated in this program, collectively
completing thousands of cards for our troops. This year
about 40 volunteers signed up for each day and
completed over 1,500 Christmas cards for this very
worth-while cause.
Arts
Art Editors: Timothy Hopkins, Justine Lim
Cowboy Bebop
By: Timothy Hopkins
Well, the holiday season is a popular time
for many items and some proved more so than
others. The iPhone 6, Guardians of the Galaxy, and
the Kindle Fire HD are all hot bestsellers. However,
one item has peaked my interest for some time. That
item is Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series on
Blu-Ray. For those of you who don’t know about
Bebop, let me fill you in.
Cowboy Bebop is the story of four bounty
hunters in the future just trying to get money and
put food on the table. Sounds weird, I know, but, it
is so much more than that.
For starters, let me say that this is my second
favorite TV show of all time behind The Simpsons
(at least seasons 1-10 of The Simpsons). This show
has stuck with me ever
since I first watched it
on YouTube. It still
impresses me to this
very day.
First of all, I
want to talk about the
genre this show
encompasses. Cowboy
Bebop is an anime. Now, anime has a huge
following in the United States. However, many
people pass off anime as just kid’s fare, seeing how
it is animation. In Japan, animation is for everyone.
There are different genres, and entertainment fields
for everyone.
So for anyone who thinks this show is for
kids, you are wrong. Bebop is an incredibly violent
show at times, and there is a lot of adult language
throughout. So, obviously, this is not a show for
kids.
Now, I want to express why Bebop is so
awesome. For starters, its characters are
unforgettable. Each character is unique in his or her
own way. That might be due to its voice cast. The
English Dub, American actors speaking over
Japanese actors, is spot on. All of them do their own
jobs at bringing these characters to life.
Another fantastic thing about the show is the
style and animation. The show is beautiful.
The characters are animated in a way that makes
the
m
mo
ve
like
real
peo
ple.
An
oth
er
thing I love is the story. The stories at times are
close at matching stuff in The Godfather at times.
All of the episodes have a unique story presented in
a particular genre. Each episode has a certain style
or genre. From American westerns, to science
fiction, to noir, to horror, Bebop perfectly mixes
each genre while telling a story.
However, the one thing everyone takes out
of the show is the music. Yoko Kanno’s masterful
score brings the show to a whole new level. I
honestly can’t praise the score enough. You
honestly have to listen to it yourselves.
In all, Cowboy Bebop is one of the greatest
television shows in existence. For those of you who
want to watch the show, and are afraid of its length,
do not worry. The show is only 26 episodes long.
Now this is not because it was cancelled, but, in
Japan, they usually only do 26 episodes in a series. I
highly recommend Cowboy Bebop, and if you miss
out on it, you are seriously missing out on a
masterpiece.