The JagRoar: December 2012

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What 20 gifts can you buy for under 20 dollars? Page 22

2012 on top: What did WHS vote for? Page 26

‘Shelter in place’ Loud noise sends panic through the school, Page 4

NHS inductionsA close look at the ceremony rewarding extraordinary people, 2

Raise your pawsA new section in the paper called Paws Up Paws Down. What are your opinions? Page 7

Moustache MonthStaff and students alike grew out their mustaches for a great cause, Page 11

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Catastrophe in ConnecticutBy Sophie Samuels and Ram ShethJagRoar Staff! On Friday, December 14th in Newtown Connecticut, a terrible tragedy occurred. A man named Adam Lanza, age 20, went into Sandy Hook Elementary school, killing 20 children and 6 adults, along with his mother before hand, and his own life afterwards. He was said to have brought three very destructive guns from his house, which were used in killing the children.! This happened at around 9:30 a.m, and gun shots were heard over the loudspeaker, warning teachers to try to protect their kids. Many were unsuccessful, and 20 children’s lives were taken. ! Many heroic moments were shown throughout this day. The story known the most is that of Victoria Soto, a 27-year-old teacher who protected the lives of her children and was killed in the process.

! This terrible news of the shooting has brought grief not only throughout Newtown and the rest of Connecticut, but throughout all of America. This includes our very own school. ! Tim Stap, a 10th grader, stated that when he first found out about the infamous tragedy, he had only three things going through his head: “I was shocked and in disbelief. Imagine if it happened here.” ! Stap said about Lanza, the gunman who entered the school and committed this heinous crime, “He must have been severely mentally unstable. He was truly barbaric. I don’t think that there will ever be an explanation because his actions cannot be justified.” ! Stap expressed his utmost condolences to the families of the victims. This tragedy has affected Stap as much as anybody, and it is hoped that America can heal as it has in the past.

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! It has also brought a lot of discussion about many issues, especially about gun control and mental health. People who have heard the news have all been affected in different ways; parents could relate because they have a kid who was that age, or actually have a kid that age, and many kids could also relate because they have family members that age, or remember being that young. ! People are trying to do whatever they can to help all of Newtown, including prayers, fundraisers, and speeches (like President Obama gave to the citizens of Newtown on Dec. 16). ! In our school, the hockey team has to decided to sell teddy bears at an upcoming game and give the money to the schools in Newtown, and other students including Rebecca Mitchell are trying to get a fundraiser started during the school weeks to sell teddy bears as well to give the money to the victims of the shooting. ! Also, some teachers are planning on getting Windham involved in making and decorating snowflakes to send to the new Sandy

Hook elementary school. All students are welcome to do this; it would be creative, thoughtful, and generous to people who have had so much loss.

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How to help• Beth O’Connell is collecting snowflakes to

decorate the halls of the school where Sandy Hook Elementary students will attend for the remainder of the year. Drop boxes for the snowflakes are available at the school, or can be mailed to Connecticut PTSA, 60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06514, by January 12, 2013.

• The SMILES Club has organized for two big cards to be sent to Sandy Hook Elementary School. All students and faculty of Windham High take a moment to visit the table outside the main office this week to sign the cards for the classmates and teachers of the victims.

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‘Shelter in place’ real deal a!er loud bangAriana MandraJagRoar Staff

On Monday December 17th, 2012 at approximately 10:25 A.M., Windham High Schoo l wa s changed to a Shelter-in-Place status. This occurred after a concern ing noise was heard through the foyer. Mr. Dawson and sur rounding teachers immediately hurried to get all students into classrooms, fearing an imminent danger. WHS junior, Emily Harris who was in the foyer when the noise occurred said, “At first, I wasn’t scared, then I saw Dawson’s face… he was l ike screaming for everyone to get into

a classroom, so that’s when I got scared.”

During the Shelter-in-Place status, teachers were instructed to lock their doors, but continue with their lesson plans. The Windham Po l ice and Fi re Department were promptly called and conducted a thorough search of the school. The difference between a Shelter in Place and a lockdown, said by Mr. Murphy is, “During lockdowns there is no teaching, the lights are out and people must be quiet while in Shelter-in-Place procedures, the doors are locked and students

may not leave their classrooms. Teaching can sti l l happen as normal. ”

Although no obvious causes of the sound were found , the administration is still probing for an answer. The Windham Police Department will be at the high school for the remainder of the week in order to ensure the safety of the WHS students and faculty.

On a more positive note, many students believe that WHS is even more ready than before for emergency circumstances because of the noise that caused such an alarm.

Photo Credit: Mr. Bencal

If any students or faculty have information on the cause of the noise, please email Mr. Dawson as soon as possible at

[email protected].

Rumors:• Helicopter on the roof• Burst pipe• Cap gun• Smoke bomb• Firecracker in trash barrel• Pipe bomb• Blank gun shot from police• Sports mat falling • Textbook falling• Chemical explosion• Someone gave a loud high-five• Collapsed elevator

Noise instills fear

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OPINIONHappy Holidays from the JagRoarBy Alex DeSimoneJagRoar Editor-In-Chief! As editor in chief, I would like to thank everyone for reading the first ever issue of the JagRoar. The staff did a fantastic job and got the news out in a timely fashion. ! I would also like to give a word

of caution over the holidays. To all students who drive, please be extremely careful during bad weather conditions. It can get pretty hectic out there. ! And my final wish to you all is make good choices during this holiday and have a great holiday and a happy new year. See you in 2013.Alex DeSimone

Alex DeSimone Editor In Chief

Marissa Abyazi General Staff

Hannah Collins General Staff

Daniel Farias Reporter/Photographer

Kelsey FedericoGeneral Staff

Hannah Harootian General Staff

Kelsey KendzulakGeneral Staff

Ariana Mandra General Staff

Sophie Samuels Reporter/Photographer

Ram ShethGeneral Staff

Ms. Katherine LanzerStaff Adviser

Mrs. Nancy GaudetStaff Adviser

Ms. Riana Cleveland Staff Volunteer

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Have an opinion you want to share?The JagRoar wants to hear your voice! If you have an opinion you’d like to share on the Opinion pages, write a Letter to the Editor and email it to [email protected].

Time to get the word out

By Katherine LanzerJagRoar Staff Adviser! We’ve had a great deal of positive feedback from the school community about the newspaper. Thanks to all who have reached out and congratulated the news team on a job well done! ! We’ve also encountered surprise when telling students that the next edition is on its way. A common response has been, “Windham has a newspaper?”! The JagRoar staff would like to change that. Let us know how you think we can best promote the newspaper in school, so students, faculty and parents know that it’s online. Email us with your suggestions at [email protected]. We need your ideas - thanks, WHS!


Adviser Ms. Gaudet welcomes readers to the second editionBy Nancy GaudetJagRoar Staff Adviser ! The Newspaper Club is proud to release its second edition of its online news source, The JagRoar. Our club staff of students work hard each week to bring you the most current news and most talked about topics for and about the Windham High School community, with guidance from advisers: Katherine Lanzer, Riana Cleveland, and myself. ! With nearly twenty years experience in Graphic Design, I help provide students with support in the layout and photography aspect of our newspaper. Students taking Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Digital Illustration, and Journalism (among other classes) make up our newsroom, and provide WHS with what’s happening, and what matters to YOU!! If you are interested in becoming part of out news staff, speak to one of our advisers or staff members. We are always looking to fill Photojournalist, Photographer, News Editor, and Layout Designer positions, as well as correspondents.! We would appreciate your feedback. Please provide us with your suggestions or

comments to help improve our school newspaper by writing to one of the advisors:

Ms. Gaudet, Photography/Graphic Design: [email protected]. Lanzer, Journalism: [email protected]. Cleveland, Writing: [email protected]

Only a limited number of 2013 Yearbooks will be printed. Our first sales drive will offer the yearbook for the lowest price this year at $55 each – BUT WAIT! …You can save an additional $5 by selling advertisement in the yearbook. See an adviser for more information.

Yearbooks are available to purchase on line. Visit: www.jostens.com to order yours before the sale ends! DON’T DELAY–GET YOURS TODAY!

Books regularly priced at $65 each. Sale dates: 12/1–12/31/2012.

Yearbooks on Sale NOW Through December 31st!

OPINION

Ms. Gaudet

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Paws Up, Paws DownOPINION

Interested in giving your opinion? Thinking about joining the Newspaper Staff? Contact the writers, producers, and leaders of

the JagRoar Newspaper at

[email protected]

“ I like the holidays because of the Christmas lights.”-- Elizabeth Salter, Freshman

“I absolutely love the holiday season. Being with my family is always fun and I love the spirit of the holidays.” – Ariana Mandra, Junior

“Kissing under the mistletoe because I’m cute. Everyone is inviting and I really enjoyed my first days here.” --Julie Sanders, Freshman

“I like the sports and I don’t like the homework. I like vacation time off from school, don’t like no sports.” --Patrick Hume, Freshman

“I like that we can chew gum. I dislike that we have no air-conditioning.” --Alyssa Pierce, Freshman

“I like all the freedom we have and the activities but dislike some of the computers.”—Anonymous “I don’t like being crowded by people but I do like the sparkling lights, music and the Christmas spirit.” –Kassiana Gagnon, Freshman

“I like food for the holidays. I don’t like how short our vacations are. I like spending time with my family.”—Kaleigh Dutrisac, Freshman

“I really don’t like that we don’t have a wrestling room. The wrestling team has nowhere to practice but the café.” --Nolan Hansen, Junior

“Paws down to the snow because it’s cold, wet and miserable.” --Hannah Collins, Freshman

“I don’t like the people that make out in public in general.” – Matt Hand, Senior

“ I don’t like that I have to pay for people’s happiness; it can get expensive. I don’t like that there is a vending machine with just water.”--Hannah Scott, Sophomore

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Students speak out about their likes and dislikes at WHS






A call for some hallway etiquette By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

Now, many people have their own pet peeves, but a lot of mine reveal themselves during passing time when I am walking to classes. I have figured out that Windham High has a lot of pests that come about during passing. For instance, simply walking on the correct side of the hallway doesn’t happen as often as it should.

When I say “hallway,” include the stairwells because the same occurrences happen. Think of the rules of the road that most of us are learning or have just recently learned. In driving, one should

stay to the right side of the road, but it also applies to the hallways.

For most people, that seems to not come to mind. Vincent Rosa, a senior, also agrees; when asked what is something that annoys him in the hallway he responded with, “When people are walking on the wrong side of the hallway…stay on the RIGHT side. It’s usually a freshman!” By staying on the right side there could be less collisions, confusion, and overall aggravation.

Personally, one thing that really annoys me is the area in front of guidance during passing time. We all know how it is: hectic and crowded. Not only is it hard to navigate through, but also there are so many people, sometimes one cannot help but just stop, which causes more problems.

The best and safest way to get through it is going near the auditorium doors, I’ve learned through experience. If you go on the opposite side, near the stairwell it is likely that you will get

pressed up against the wall and trust me that is not fun. If we could prevent the entire mob of people in the first place, that would be fantastic, but I’m not sure that’s going to happen anytime soon.

Overall, I ask that people be more considerate while walking the halls of Windham High. That way people can just get where they need to go without becoming frustrated on the way.

OPINION

Ariana Mandra

Photo by Ariana Mandra

Photo by Ariana Mandra

What drives you crazy? Send ideas for future opinion pieces to:

[email protected]

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12/21/12: Going nowhere...OPINION

By Hannah CollinsJagRoar Staff

I know people most likely do not care about what a little freshman has to say but oh well here it is.

People’s belief that the world is going to end is the most unrealistic and stupid thing I have ever heard. On Dec. 21, 2012, it is believed that some apocalyptic event will take place and cause the world to end. The fact that there are groups preparing for these “disasters” astonishes me, because it has been proven that the Mayan calendar really ended months if not years ago. Due to daylight saving time and other events, the real date of the world supposedly ending has already passed without any influence. Just because the Mayan calendar ends does not mean that the world will all of a sudden cease to exist. Some of the insane theories about the world ending are: Galactic alignment, the world flipping causing earthquakes, flooding, volcanic eruptions, and even that fleets of ships are coming to attack. People

need to understand that 12/21/12 is just another date and time and that nothing even minor will happen. Those people who are making extreme preparations need to sit down and think about what they are preparing for… Nothing.

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Student e-mail restricted to schoolBy Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

When someone becomes a part of WHS, the technology department creates a personal email for him or her in order to efficiently communicate within the school community. Thi s a l lows the administration to send out mass emails to the entire school to get important information sent out.

In addition teachers can answer questions students had about their homework before they see them in c l a s s . Howe ver, students cannot contact any email addresses outside the high school community. This can pose a problem when students are trying to communicate with colleges or their parents.

Melissa Doucette, parent of a WHS student, stated, “I think that if students can email each other, they should be able to email their parents. What the parents could be emailing them may be more pertinent to school matters.” Ms. Doucette believes emailing her child is one of the least disruptive ways of contacting because the student will just check their email when they are not busy with schoolwork.

While some students feel as though they should be able to contact people outside the Windham High School community if it pertains to school matters, others understand both of the differing opinions.

Caitlin Pierson, junior, believes “That it's silly that we cannot give colleges our email address, but at the same time, I understand the restrictions.

The school email is used to help communication within Windham High School; it's not supposed to be used for communication between high school students and the outside world. The school email

addresses help the WHS community, so the restrictions make sense and are necessary to keep the use of email monitored and appropriate throughout the school.”

Ms. Weise from the technology department said, “Although we can now expand the amount of restriction on student emails, we have to consider the safety of the student and the fact that it is not a personal account. It is school-provided therefore we are responsible for the emails. We need that control in order to take that responsibility and know that the emails are safe.”

The expansion of other email addresses being allowed for the student accounts could pose a possible safety risk that the school would be responsible for. However, being able to email colleges all from our student accounts would definitely be a bonus. Students must keep in mind that the most convenient things are not always the best.

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Movember means moustachesBy Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff! For the past eight years, men have grown out their facial ha i r dur ing No vember in order to raise awareness o f men’s hea l th problems such as prostate and t e s t i c u l a r cancer. It has become known as “No-Shave November” or “Movember.” The official, worldwide organization is called “MoBros.”

! On their website people can create teams to raise money to donate to men’s health issues. In order to participate, one just has to start the month of November with a cleanly shaven face and commit to growing out his moustache. This year Mr. Baribeau was the coordinator of the Windham High School team, JagMos. ! The team was made up of faculty and students throughout the school and its initial goal was $1,000 but was met quickly. The twenty JagMos members ended up raising $1,453 by the end of the month. It’s not just men who raise awareness, but women as well! On Friday November 30th, 2012 female faculty showed their support for men’s health by wearing fake moustaches. Women can show their support through the organization by becoming a “MoSister” and part of a team. ! The overall idea of Movember is to kindle discussions about their moustaches, leading to men’s health issues and its awareness.

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Ariana Mandra photoMr. Baribeau

Ariana Mandra photoCasey Gagnon (10)

WHS staff photoWHS Movember participants

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By Daniel FariasJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – A select number of Windham High School students were inducted into the Nat iona l Honor Soc ie ty on Thursday, Dec. 6th, marking the 3rd chapter of NHS at the high school.

These students were awarded and celebrated for their academic commitment along with the other three qualities of NHS members, which are leadership, service, and character.

Pr ior to the induct ion , Principal Tom Murphy noted, “It i s an oppor tuni ty for these students to be recognized by their schoo l and the i r peer s . It recognizes academic success and well-rounded students who are involved in their community.”

Col l een Smith , an NHS advisor and a Humanities teacher here at Windham High said, “I look forward to having a new chapter of students who are going to help build new traditions and bui ld new ideas , a long with becoming an integral part of this school.”

The purpose of NHS is not only to reward students for their exemplification of the four pillars, but also to provide the school with a talented group of young people who will contribute to the overall we l l -be ing o f the Windham community and the society at large. Smith said, “The students in NHS are role models who model through good behavior and good involvement.” She also expressed eagerness about the future of NHS saying, “I’m hoping that we become a very active chapter, in

turn providing leadership within the school.”

“In order to be nominated for NHS, students must meet the minimum GPA requirement and f i l l out an app l ica t ion that addresses the four pillars of NHS,” sa id Principal Murphy. This minimum GPA is 3.7. In addition, the student must be a junior or senior to be considered.

The NHS selection process is quite lengthy. For the NHS president, Andrew Kalil, this held t r ue . Ka l i l descr ibed i t a s “intimidating” saying, “It’s a little scar y having to put a l l your attributes on one application.”

In an interview with senior inductee, Alex Whitehead, he said about the National Honor Society, “It’s a great honor and it’s selective because a lot of kids didn’t get in.”

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Photos by Daniel FariasLe! to right: NHS President Andrew Kalil addresses new members, guest speaker Paul Cino gives his speech, and NHS Vice President Danny Cannone offers greetings to inductees.

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! After the families and friends of new inductees took their seats, President Kalil and Vice President Daniel Cannone each ga ve the i r speeches welcoming the new members and lauding them for their successes as s tudents o f Windham High School.

The NHS induction ceremony hosted Paul Cino as the privileged gues t speaker o f the n ight . Without the aid of a script, Cino briefly recounted some of his past, then proceeded to expound on the four pillars which make up an NHS member. He noted the foundat iona l impor tance of

character and the art of leadership as being the two utmost aspects of successful members.

As Cino began to close his speech , he cha l l enged ne w members of NHS to think of one person in each of their lives and set forth to generate a positive impact on that person before the arrival of Christmas. The speech was well received by the audience and the members.

A night of honor and reward was capped off by post-ceremony refreshments and fel lowship. Students celebrated with their parents, and current members lounged in the hall, partaking of

brownies, cheese and crackers, and an assortment of other treats and snacks.

New inductee, junior Andrew Lowman said of the night, “It felt great because I’m the only one in my family who has been inducted to NHS. I know it’s a great honor, and many colleges are able to recognize that.”

Photo by Daniel FariasHappy NHS inductees take a group photo a!er the ceremony in celebration of their achievements as scholars, leaders, and service members to the Windham community and the community at large.

Graphic images courtesy communitychristianschool.com,sandpointchristian.com

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Romney vs. Obama, 2012 election

By Kelsey Kendzulak JagRoar Staff

For political junkies, the fall season was an exhilarating and nerve-racking time. November 6, 2012 was the presidential Election Day. For months, the two presidential candidates suffered through rough and often brutal campaigns. Voters and the media obsessed over every word spoken by the candidates, Mitt Romney and President Obama. Even at Windham High and on the Windham twittersphere, students were expressing their thoughts and opinions on who would and should win.

Before the election began, Ms. Talon’s American Studies class decided to put on a mock election. Four students pretended to be the presidential candidates and their vice presidential candidates. Connor Garside was Paul Ryan, Joey Frake was Mitt Romney, Graham Smith was Joe Biden, and Hannah Scott was Barack Obama. Each student presented a speech that reflected the candidates’ political views and opinions. The speeches were aired on JagTV during advisory. Some students enjoyed the mock election. Sophie Samuels, freshman, said “The mock election helped me understand the different candidates’ political views; it also helped clarify their

opinions and make them less confusing.” Grace Donabedian, freshman, also enjoyed the mock election; she said, “Before, I really couldn’t comprehend what the candidates were saying and what they wanted for our country. But after the mock election, their political views became more clear.”

However, some students did not find the mock election helpful; freshman Jon Nguyen said “It didn’t really appeal to me; I’m not really into politics.” Whether the students liked the pretend election or not, many students decided to fill out a ballot. A total of 314 students voted. The ballots had the presidential candidates names on it, but also a few silly answers such as Miley Cyrus, Mickey Mouse, and Mr. Murphy. Overall, 132 students voted for President Obama, and 182 voted for Romney. The electoral votes, on the other hand, broke down to 394 votes for Mitt Romney, and only 140 for Barrack Obama. Romney held the victory for Windham High School. The mock election was a fun, and exciting way to get the students riled up for the upcoming, real presidential election. On Election Day, voters gathered all across the country to cast a ballot. New Hampshire voters were in favor of President Obama 52.2 percent, but Windham voters were decidedly for Mitt Romney.

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In fact, all of New England went for the President. As the race went on, it looked like it was going to be a tight finish. The swing states, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Iowa, North Carolina, Nevada, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire, were the ones from which everyone was looking to see the results. Once the results for Ohio came in, the race was over for Romney. Ohio helped the President break that 270 electoral votes threshold, presenting him with victory. President Obama won all of the swing states except for North Carolina. The final electoral count was President Obama: 332 and Romney: 206. ! There was also some talk that there would be a split with the electoral vote going towards President Obama and the popular vote going towards Mitt Romney. However this was not the

case; the President finished with 64,936,887 popular votes, while Romney finished with 60,475,482 popular votes. Compared to Bush/Gore in 2000, and Bush/Kerry in 2004, this election was a landslide! ! After a long campaign, Mitt Romney gave a very gracious concession speech, saying, "This is a time of great challenges for America and I pray the president wil l be successful in guiding the nation" (nj.com). ! The President also gave a very moving victory speech and said, "While our road has been hard, though our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought our way back and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America, the best is yet to come” (nj.com).

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Above photo courtesy usatoday.com President Barrack Obama a!er his victory.

Left photo courtesy wptv.com Governor Mitt Romney making his concession speech and congratulating President Obama.

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’Tis the season to be healthyBy Hannah HarootianJagRoar Staff! You might catch more than holiday spirit this season. According to About.com, people are more likely to get sick in the winter than any other season. Typical illnesses that occur around this time include the common cold, flu, strep throat, and mononucleosis. Read more to find out how these ailments are spread, their symptoms and treatments, and how to prevent them.! Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, watery eyes, slight coughing, headache, fatigue, and chills are all signs of the common cold. It is treated by medication or antihistamines, downtime, and drinking more fluids than usual. ! However, don’t get the common cold confused with the flu. If you have the flu, you may experience a soaring fever, headache, sneezing, coughing, critical soreness and discomfort, lethargy, and a sore throat. To fight the virus, take medication, either prescribed or over-the-counter, rest, and increase your intake of liquids. A vaccine is available to fend it off and can be taken as a shot or nasal spray. ! Strep throat is another common illness that can occur during the winter. If you have it, you may experience a sore throat, fever, inflamed lymph nodes, enlarged tonsils, white or yellow spots on the throat or tonsils, red throat, and red spots along the roof of the mouth or near the throat. Antibiotics help your body fight the bacterial infection and aspirin can be taken to reduce the pain of some of your symptoms. ! Mononucleosis, or mono, is a virus that can last weeks or months. High fever, sore throat,

inflamed glands and tonsils, feebleness, and weariness are symptoms that may occur. In order to recover from mono, rest and do not get involved in contact sports until instructed to do so by a doctor.! These ailments are all similarly spread. When a contagious person sneezes, they send tiny, contaminated droplets into the air that are then inhaled by another person. Another way to spread these viruses is caused by the infected person touching a surface that is then touched by another person. The germs travel to their face or mouth afterwards. To avoid getting sick for the holidays, wash your hands, stay away from people who are infected, do not share drinks, food, or implements, and do not touch your face or mouth. Mrs. Chartrand, the school nurse, advises you not to come to school if you are sick “because of the spread of illness. It can go through the school if people do not cover their coughs and are taking the precautions to avoid spreading their germs.” When asked if the school was doing everything possible to stop the spread of illnesses, Amanda Desimone, a freshman, replied, “[They are] not doing everything they can to prevent illness because they don’t wipe down the desks and tables after everybody leaves them.” However, some students feel differently. For example, Kelsey Kendzulak, a freshman, states, “The school keeps a lot of medicine in the cabinet to treat people when they are not feeling well.” ! If you want to talk about staying healthy, Mrs. Chartrand suggests that you “talk to [her], their doctors, nutritionists, the health teacher, or physical education teacher.”! Wishing you happy and healthy holidays!

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This week’s schedule of events Agriculture Food and Natural Resources - Salem Farmers Market, volunteers needed for 12/23 from 9-1 pm. Let me know if interested.

Education/Training - Nesmith Library Teen Video Challenge, Teens 13-18 can create a 30-90 second video promoting the Summer Reading Program for teens at the local public library. Entries may be from individuals or groups and must be submitted by February 4, 2013. A winner in each state will be selected and will win a cash prize of $275 as well as prizes worth $175 for the Library. If interested come see me for the entry form.

S a l e m B o y s & G i r l s C l u b - Ongoing opportunities to volunteer in their after school programs M-F. For more information, stop by community service, across from the main office.

Human Services - Sonshine Soup Kitchen-check your schedule, the next date to volunteer at the soup kitchen will be on January 23rd. Four volunteers will be needed from 3-6 pm for food prep, serving and clean up of a dinner meal. Let me know if interested.

Sports - There is a new club evolving....WHS Table Tennis Club. The first meeting will be tomorrow afternoon from 2:30-3:45 pm. A few volunteers are needed to help set up the tables this week and after break. Please speak with or contact Mr. Welch or Mrs. Les for more details at mwelch@windhamhighschoo l .org or [email protected].

Technology - BAE FOCUS Program (Fixing Old Computers for Use of Students) The FOCUS Program provides hands on learning experiences for students interested in pursuing careers in technical fields or just has an interest in technology. Volunteers will be provided training, no experience in computer building necessary, and be able to mentor incoming students after your session is over. Volunteers help rebuild computers that are donated to non-profit organizations in need. All students after successful completion of the program will receive a refurbished computer unit to bring home. Program is free of charge and all sessions are six weeks long from 6-8 pm on Wednesday evenings at the BAE location in Nashua. Next session begins January 16th. For more information, stop by for a pamphlet.

Community service opportunitiesACTIVITIES

For more informationHolly Londo is the go-to person for information on volunteering and community service. E-mail her at

[email protected].

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Read-a-thon coming up over break

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Fundraiser wi' benefit food pantry, count as service hoursContributing Report

! The Nesmith Library will be sponsoring a Read-a-thon for teens over the winter break on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 3 to 7 pm. Kids come in and read anything they like from books to comics, on paper or digital. They can read for 10 minutes or the entire four hours. Every minute read will be logged and earn five cents towards our goal of $400. The Read-a-thon will promote reading, raise money for the Shepherd’s Pantry and afford high school students with an opportunity to earn service hours towards graduation. Food, drinks, and decorations are generously donated by FLOW. Similar events have been very successful in other area libraries and we hope to make this an annual event. There will be door prizes as well. Raffle tickets will be pulled every hour and to win you will need to be in the library at that time.

! All Windham teens between the ages of 12 and 18 are encouraged to drop by and stay for as short or long a time as they’d like.

! If you would like more information please call or e-mail Mrs. Brikiatis at 432-7154 or [email protected], or visit the Library website for full details.

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Trebuchet Day By Sophie SamuelsJagRoar Staff

On Nov. 2, Windham High School had their annual Trebuchet Day. Trebuchet Day is a time when all physics students in their junior and senior years make trebuchets and compete in throwing water balloons into a fake castle to see who will have the most accurate hit. This takes place in the fields of the school . The winner, who successfully hits Mr. Kaplo, wins and receives a plaque in the physics room with their name on it. The winners th i s year were Tim Raymond, Alex Khoury, and Pat Fitzgerald. ! This has been only the second year of Trebuchet Day, but after last year, the school knew they needed to keep it going for years to come. The idea of Trebuchet day is to teach students ideas of physics, while at the same time keeping it fun and interactive. A senior, Shyam Sheth, says that, [it is a] “departure from the ways of strictly theoretical

math and physics and we're actually get t ing va luab le app l i ca t ion through our own hard work,” and Mr. Kap lo the teacher who organizes Trebuchet Day says it is very “engaging curriculum.” In the classes, the students worked in groups of three. They normally worked on their trebuchets for about a month. When asked for some advice about the process of building a trebuchet, senior Julia Bushell says, “Don’t wait until the last minute.” ! Another a spect o f Trebuchet Day is the fact that students can dress up in medieval attire. Not only will this award them extra credit, but it allows for a lot of fun and entertainment. This year, Mrs. Roeder’s Latin class planned to have chariot races at the same time, but was not able to. They are hoping to collaborate next year though. Another sudden change this year was that the day was planned to occur on Oct. 31, but because of Hurricane Sandy, it was postponed to Nov. 2.

ACTIVITIES

From le! to right: Casey Coupe, Matt Carbone'o, and Alex Whitehead

Photos courtesy Patrick KaploLe! to right: Tim Raymond, Pat Fitzgerald, and Alex Khoury.

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The Snowball DanceBy Hannah Harootian and Kelsey KendzulakJagRoar Staff! Windham High School had another successful event. On Dec. 14, high school students crowded the cafeteria from 7 to 10 p .m. The cafeter ia wa s beautifully decorated with lights, candles, and snowflakes. The Student council sold mints, water, and baked goods . Ever ybody appeared to be having a wonderful time. “High school dances are so much more fun than middle school dances,” Kat ie Farre l l , a f reshman, commented. Many people liked the music the DJ played. “It had the perfect beat to dance to,” Grace Donabedian, another freshman, said.

! The dance was a little slow at first, but halfway through more people arrived. After that,

everyone was dancing and having a great time. It was the perfect way to celebrate the season.

The WHS wrestling team From le! to right: Zoe Perkins, Sophie Samuels, Anne Lin, and Alexa Monfette.

Photos by Ram Sheth

A&E

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By Mark LawrenceJagRoar Staff ! Well friends, it’s only the first week of December and I’ll admit that it’s been about a month since my Keurig has seen anything but Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Mocha K-Cups. It’s that time of the year once again... whether it may be Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or even Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the holidays are here! It’s that special time of year when everyone in America turns to the nearest television to tune into ABC Family and swoon over clay-mation classics, or tune into WODS on the nearest radio to listen to Whitney Houston riff out “Do You Hear What I Hear?” while they cry themselves to sleep. Personally, I like to set my iPhone to play a continuous loop of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” and Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” from the time my barometer dips below 50ºF to the time the snow melts... a little excessive, but completely necessary in my opinion.! Thinking back on the holidays of old, one of my favorite Christmas memories returns to me. I find myself back in my family room on Christmas morning in 1998, when I got a brand-spankin’-new Walkman and copy of ‘N Sync’s holiday album “Home for Christmas.” Let me tell you, I’m pretty sure that was the best gift I had ever received. I spent months on end singing along with those boys and dreaming of the beautifully frosted tips of their bangs. Those were the days. Sadly though, my fan-girling ended abruptly on the day that I finally I wore that CD to its breaking point. I cried for weeks.! This Christmas, however, my family and I plan to travel to our winter home in Florida to create some slightly more positive holiday memories in the sand, though I must admit I’m a bit of a skeptic when it comes to spreading Christmas cheer in the south. Many of our neighbors in the dense suburban community we call home like to display gaudy holiday decorations that sport phrases like “Let It Snow!” and some even enjoy putting plastic snowmen on their lawns... Clearly they’re either

ridiculously oblivious to the fact that each one of their sad attempts at creating an authentic Christmas environment is a slap in the face to our snowy New England Christmases, or they’re aware of it and they just want to take a jab at us snowbirds (a comedically degrading nickname for Floridian migrants from New England). On a similar note, I’ve always wondered how the story of Santa is told in areas of the world where it doesn’t snow... I assume it would be hard to believe that eight or nine 300-pound reindeer bucks could land an open sleigh onto a dry Floridian tiled roof. Somehow I doubt that the children take the sturdiness of architecture into account when they go to sleep on Christmas night.! In any case, I’m sure that my Christmas in the sand will be just as magical as any white Christmas I’ve had thus far. In fact, I’m hoping that it doesn’t consist of much other than daily trips to the pool, reading on the beach, and possibly crying my eyes out at Les Misérables on Christmas evening. On that note, I hope each of you has a very happy holiday season with the ones you love.

Until next time JagNation,Marky Mark

A very Marky Mark holidayARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Holiday Gift Guide:20 Gifts for $20 or less!

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Hello Kitty Screen Protector. Fit for iPhone 4 and 4s.(bedbathandbeyond.com) $11.99

iPad 2 and 3 stand. (bedbathandbeyond.com) $19.99

For iPhone and iPod. A steering wheel to make games come alive. (bedbathandbeyond.com) $19.99

iPhone 5 case. (target.com) 19.99

Gloves that keep your hands warm and allows you to use a touch screen phone. (aeropostale.com) $24.50 on sale for $9.80.

Warm and cozy hat to keep your head warm.(hollisterco.com) $34.50 on sale for $17.25

Stylus pens that are perfect for anyone who has a touch screen device. (Kohls.com) $24.99 on sale for $17.49

Earbuds are a perfect gift for everyone.(Kohls.com) $24.99 on sale for $17.49

A sparkly infinity, loop scarf.(aeropostale.com) $29.50 on sale for $11.80

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THE JAGROAR! DECEMBER 20, 2012ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Gift Guide: Continued

An adorable hat perfect for every girl. (ae.com) $24.96 on sale for $19.99

A knit hat perfect for every guy.(ae.com) $19.95 on sale for $14.99

A set of three stackable bracelets. (pacsun.com) $14.00

A tribal inspired iPhone case. Fits iPhone 4 and 4s. (pacsun.com) $14.50

Gloves that will keep your hands warm and phone still accessible. (pacsun.com) $8.50

A cuddly Pillow Pet is perfect for anyone.(mypillowpets.com) $19.99

A cute 3D iPhone 4 and 4s case.(shop.nordstrom.com) $16.00

A convertible pocket disc to a footbag. (llbean.com) $19.95

An iPhone 4/4s case that holds ids, cash, and credit cards while protecting your phone.(shop.nordstrom.com) $14.00

A pair of aviator sunglasses. (ae.com) $15.50

A scarf that will keep you warm and still look good. Comes in a variety of colors. (hollisterco.com) $34.50 on sale for $17.25

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Musicality on the rise in Jag Country

By Daniel FariasJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Windham High students were recently selected for the renowned New Hampshire Music Educators Association (NHMEA) Jazz All State and Classical All State Music Festivals, set to occur in February and April.

Overall, four students will be representing Windham High in the Jazz All State Festival at Pinkerton Academy, Feb. 7 to 9, 2013 . Five s tudents w i l l be performing on Feb. 10, 2013 for The Amer ican High Schoo l Honors Performance Series, an event which will take place at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The selection of band and choir students for this prestigious musical event is a testament to the ever-present dedicat ion and motivation of the WHS music program. During recent months, students had been preparing for Jazz and Class ica l Al l State auditions which took place on Oct. 27 and Nov. 17 and offered r i gorous , regu la ted mus ica l material for the students.

Musical band teacher and director, Jared Cassedy, said, “There’s so much behind it. It’s a ver y long and over whelming

process that takes a student’s own persona l re spons ib i l i t y and initiative to achieve their goal.”

In order to be selected for the NHMEA Al l S ta te Mus ic Festivals, students must perform in front of well-known judges, said Patrick Fitzgerald who received the states’ highest trumpet score for Jazz Al l State auditions. Andrew Sun, a band student himself who did not audition for the festival, said that All State is a music competition and is “based on all aspects of music, including tone, style, and right notes.”

During the audition, students exhibit their ability to sight-read, play scales, play exercises, and perform improvisation for those auditioning for Jazz All State, said Cassie Cole, a Windham High senior who had the honor of being chosen as the first chair trumpet player for NHMEA Classical All State. Cole said that she is always nervous for the auditions.

Senior Christine Carpenter, who received the highest piccolo score in the state, said, “It is te r r i f y ing . No matter how confident you are or how hard you’ve worked, it doesn’t even matter, because you realize that you have one five-minute shot to show the judges that you can play the material.” It can be a daunting

Photos by

Daniel Farias


Graphic Images Courtesy holidayinsights.com, free-scores.com, amazon.com

Top to Bottom: WHS Concert Band, NHMEA A'-State First Chair Trumpet Player Patrick Fitzgerald, and Musical Director Jared Cassedy conducting.

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task. “I tend to overthink things, and I remember every mistake which is a terrible habit to have,” said Carpenter, who still managed to ace her audition. Each of the Classical All State participants had to perform two lengthy etudes taken from works of classical composers. ! For those students who may be interested in auditioning for next year’s NHMEA All State Music Festivals, it is required that they be enrolled in the music program here at WHS, whether this be in band or choir. “You get the material and repertoire a decent amount o f t ime in advance,” said Fitzgerald. Students should prepare the material given and practice sight-reading in order to be ready for next year ’s auditions.! As a lover of jazz music, Fitzgerald said that he looks forward to playing with different students who are more advanced and share his passion for jazz. He felt that he performed much better for Jazz All State because of this passion and he encouraged others saying, “If you have that passion for music, you’ll do well for sure.” ! Play ing a longs ide Fitzgerald at Jazz All State will be Junior Dan Khabbaz on second tenor saxophone. ! Carpenter shared a similar anticipation for Classical All State. She e spec ia l l y en joys the opportunity to rehearse with other talented students and world-renowned conductors who cha l l enge her w i th va r ious criticisms and methods.

! Students who perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City for The American High School Honors Performance Series have the unique privilege of staying at the Hi lton New York Hotel located in the heart of Manhattan. For three days, these musicians rehearse with d i s t inguished conductors , educators , and directors at places such as the prestigious Juilliard School.! Among these students, Jessica Mackimm, senior, and Marissa Yost, sophomore, were chosen to sing for the Honors Choir, while Melanie Fenton earned a spot in the Honors Concert Band as a flutist. In addition, bassoonist Alessandro Fabiano and percussionist Tim Raymond, both juniors, were selected to participate for the Honors Orchestra. ! This year, H. Rober t Reynolds, the Principal Conductor

for the Wind Ensemble at the University of South California Thornton School of Music, will be conduct ing the band , whi le Charles Peltz, music director of the Glens Falls Symphony at the New England Conservatory, will be conducting the orchestra. Jeffrey Ames, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Belmost University in Tennessee, will be assisting in the performances. ! “In the end, it gives the students an opportunity to share their pass ion for music and showcase the ta lent here in Windham,” said Cassedy.

Image Courtesy blog.tennessean.comCarnegie Ha' in NYC, the sight for The American High School Honors Performance Series.


If you are interested in auditioning next year for either Classical All State, Jazz All State, the American High School Honors Performance Series, contact Mr. Cassedy.

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And the winners are...2012

Best Movie

Best YouTuber

Best Song

Best Show

21 Jump Street

Jenna Marbles

Gangnam Style- PSY

Big Bang Theory

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On Top

Best Season

Best Female Artist Best Social Networking Site

Best Male Artist Best Band

Taylor Swift

Eminem Mumford and Sons

Summer

Twitter

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