The JagRoar: January 2016 Edition

By Elizabeth O’NeillJagRoar Correspondent

WINDHAM- Concussions have become an on-going problem not just at Windham High School,but also around the country. Since this is turning into such a problem recently, there has been a lot of talk about the procedures at WHS when an athlete suffers a concussion.

When WHS athletes were asked questions about what a concussion does to someone and what procedures are taken when they are diagnosed, they explained what it was like to go through something like that and also what they

had to do in order to recover from a serious head injury.

A junior at Windham High School who is a member of the cheerleading team said, “The recovering process after getting my concussion was really long but it had to be long. Kevin the trainer gives you steps you have to complete that lead you back up to being able to compete with the team again.”

This Edition:

New Year’s Resolutions: How long will they last?, Page 3

Presidential Primary Approaches: Most important issues to WHS, Page 4

History Department: Favorite social studies classes, Page 8

Death of a Hero: Hall of Famer in life, martyr in death, 1

Rule Changes: Sports adapt to protect athletes from concussions, Page 12

New Movie Tackles Big Issue: ‘Concussion’ stars Will Smith, Page 13

Star Wars Episode VII: Movie Review, Page 14

America’s Got Talent Auditions: Joe Zollo’s journey to impress the judges, Page 15

Scholastic Art Fair: Photos of entries, Page 16

Photo by Brittany MissertAccording to the U.S. National Center for Biotechnology Information, the highest number of concussions reported in high schools across the country occur from playing football.

Procedures, preventions and recovery

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Concussions at WHS

For more stories on concussions, check out our special report on pages 10-13.

ROARThe Jag January 26, 2016

Star Wars Lives Up to the Hype On the night of Christmas Eve, my family and I made a

split-second decision to see one of the most anticipated movies in the history of films, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” I have to say it was probably the best impulse decision of my life.

As the opening credits rolled, the gravity of the moment hit me. I knew that this movie was part of history. I had seen the opening credits of the other movies possibly dozens of times, but I had never seen them in a theater. As the title music blasted around me, my excitement only increased. I was not disappointed.

I had saved myself from all the movie spoil-ers, carefully avoiding the internet and humans so as not to ruin the surprise of finding out what was in the movie. I couldn’t even believe it. I sat, shocked, as the newest villain, Kylo Ren, revealed his true identity. I rejoiced in the re-appearance of all the classic characters: Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C3PO, and finally Luke Skywalker.

I was especially pleasantly surprised by the lead female char-acter, Rey. She was strong, decisive, intelligent, and intuitive.

She was not a damsel in distress; she was a heroine. I think she’s going to give a new generation of girls a lot to look up to, as she

is the perfect image of strength.The movie was great, awesome, absolutely

spectacular. If you haven’t seen it, I suggest you make plans to ASAP. Be warned, though: you’re going to leave the theater with perhaps more questions than you had when you walked in.

I am already eagerly awaiting for the next movie, which is set to come out in 2017, as fan theories fly in an attempt to explain some of the most mysterious details from the movie. Prepare to sit on the edge of your seat and gape in astonishment as the most surprising facts are revealed about characters that left the screen some 30 years ago.

This movie has revamped the entire Star Wars franchise and sent the entire country into a frenzy; don’t miss out!

For another perspective on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, visit the features section on page 14 for a story by JagRoar staff member Katey Vesta.

EDITORIAL

Ashley Domogala

Stressed? Me Too! It’s Time To Find BalanceOften, I find myself writing about stress in these

editorials. VERY often. Which leads me to believe that I am often stressed. VERY stressed.

Is it just me, or does it feel like we live in a particularly stressful time?

Let’s take a snapshot of the stress we’re experiencing in this moment. As I write, we’re at the end of the quarter. That means students are finishing up major assignments, and teachers are grading them. That’s a lot of work.

Midterms are around the corner. That means students are studying for them, and teachers are creating, printing and copying them. More work.

Then comes the beginning of Quarter 3. Students are about to switch their schedules and start new courses, and teachers are planning to teach new materials to a whole new batch of kids. More and more work.

Pile on top of this the winter illnesses going around, family commitments, jobs outside of WHS, sports practices and games, clubs, music, theater - you name it, we all have something else on our plates.

The stress that’s falling upon us now is intense for sure, but not rare. If we were to take a snap-shot of a week in December, or March, or May, I’m sure we would be equally stressed by the pressures of school and all the other components

of our lives.In times like this, when I find my-

self overwhelmed by commitments, I know that I need to find balance. Tak-ing time to sleep in, go for a run with the dog, socialize with friends, watch a good movie, read a good book - these are all the positive, de-stressing activities that I need to counteract the stress from school.

I encourage you to do the same: find healthy ways to relax and rejuve-nate, and find time for them. Balance your stress with the opposite of stress.

Give yourself a break. Go to guidance and have a nice chat with your counselor. Remember that to be successful, you have to be healthy, both in body and mind.

Thanks, Jags, for helping me and others destress in our stressful world. Maybe from now on, I’ll start writing editorials about being balanced. VERY balanced.

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THE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 3OPINION

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Ashley DomogalaEditor-in-Chief

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Brittany MissertGeneral News Editor

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Staff Writers:Casey ErginMolly Ryan

Ben WhiteheadJoe Zollo

“To not overwhelm myself with schoolwork.”

– Madelyn Chu, freshman

“To receive good grades and pass my first midterms.”

– Tessa Bellavia, freshman

“To do better in school.” – Sam Cohen, sophomore

“To finish high school off strong.”

– Sophia Alexandrou, senior “To be a better chef.”

– Gia Bellavia, sophomore

“To get out and enjoy life more.”

– Mackenzie Ozaroff, junior

“To eat more goldfish and to walk less.”

– Alycia Nardini, junior

“To get more sleep.” – Kate Lu, senior

New Year’s Resolutions

Poll: How long will your New Year’s resolution(s) last?

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Jag NewsTHE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 4

Chart and data collected by Brittany MissertWHS students and staff were asked to pick the three political issues they found most important out of a variety of political topics in a school-wide survey via email. Out of 184 respondents, crimes/gun control had the most at 84.

Presidential Primary Approaches

By Brittany MissertJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM- New Hampshire has the earliest primary for the upcoming Pres-idential election, and it definitely shows based on the number of visits presidential candidates have made recently. Republi-can frontrunner Donald Trump spoke at Castleton in Windham on Jan. 11, and last month one of the Democratic candidates, Hillary Clinton, visited the high school.

As of early January, the polls for New Hampshire seemed very telling. According to FiveThirtyEight, a political website, in the latest poll asking for the Democratic candidate most likely to win the New

Hampshire ballot, Bernie Sanders had secured a 57 percent chance, followed by Hillary Clinton with 43 percent. The top three candidates slated for winning the New Hampshire primary for the Repub-lican ballot were Donald Trump at 39 percent, Marco Rubio at 21 percent, and Ted Cruz at 13 percent.

Many high school students were asked to take a poll to see how many candidates they could name in a minute, and most students were able to name about 8 out of the 17 candidates still in the race in that time span.

Senior Rebecca Lisowski named Hillary Clinton first, and when asked why, she said, “She’s on the news a lot. If you ask me, I think she’s using her status as a woman to get votes, and it’s not actually about any of her positions. I don’t really like her.”

Similarly, sophomore Leo Ducharme

named Donald Trump first, and when asked why, he stated that “[Trump] is the one making the most headlines. I’m not really a fan of him though.”

Junior Alycia Nardini echoed Ducha-rme’s statement, saying, “I’m so confused. What does [Trump] think he’s doing? Does he even have a filter?”

Although many candidates pander to the needs and wants of the millennial voters, many students interviewed seemed confused about what the candidates stood for, or seemed indifferent to the matter and were considering abstaining from voting.

However, voting is extremely import-ant, so if you are 18 or older, make sure you register to vote either at the Town Hall or on the actual day of the primaries on Feb. 9. Find out more about different candidates and their platforms by visiting their official websites to become a more informed voter.

New Hampshire voters face a difficult decision

THE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 5NEWS

Gun Safety Concerns At WHS

By Emma LindquistJagRoar Correspondent

WINDHAM- Mass shootings have taken over the news, almost to the point where these shootings are common and a weekly event, like the recent San Bernardino shooting and Planned Parenthood shooting. School shootings are also becoming more prominent in the news, like the Oregon shooting.

Faculty and students at Windham High School are wondering how lock down drills are going to better prevent thedanger of school shootings. Many others wonder if we practice the drill enough to make sure everyone is on the same page.

Currently, the lockdown drill at WHS asks that teachers lock the doors, do not let anyone in after a lock down has been called, and line up the students against the wall where someone outside the classroom would not be able to see them.

WHS’ Resource Officer Greg Iworsky, is authorized to protect students and stay at school all day. Officer Iworsky has an

experienced background in combat. Before becom-ing an officer in Windham, Officer Iworsky was a Sergeant in the Marines. He joined the Marines in 2000 and was serving as a member of active duty up until 2005. Iworsky is currently a member of the reserves.

Junior Christian Bassi said, “I feel safe because we have Officer Iworsky, and he helps protect us and the school.”

As a school resource officer, Officer Iworsky is signed long term to enforce laws and increase the safety at WHS and has many responsibilities as far as protect-ing the school itself.

WHS principal Mr. Bob Dawson said, “I don’t think we are changing anything. I know that we regularly look at all of our safety procedures and go through every-

thing, but we are not going to change our procedure.”

Administration has had previous train-ing in August to help prepare for these situations.

Senior Hannah Pesci said, “I feel safer knowing a resource officer is at our school all day to help us and protect us.”

Bobby Dickey, also a senior at WHS, said, “I feel very safe at school. I believe our school has taken the proper steps to ensure the safety of its students, teachers, faculty, and any other individual in the school.”

Is Windham High School a safe place for students?

Midterm Mania Hits WHS

By Bella Pfeiffer and Amanda AkkerJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM- January brings an especial-ly stressful week as students prepare for midterms. Midterms not only signify the halfway point of the academic year, but make up 10 percent of each student’s se-mester grade and 5 percent of a student’s grade for a yearlong class.

It is common knowledge that studying is essential to getting good grades, but what are the best ways to do so? Bridget Ergin, a sophomore, said, “I talk through the material I need to know and I make flashcards.”

Another common studying method is using Google Docs. While many students divide and conquer by putting informa-tion together to create study guides, many teachers advise students to be careful. Oftentimes, students merely skim over the material their friends put down, and do not carefully look over everything.

Quizlet is a good online alternative to flashcards. The study sets can be shared and accessed by virtually anyone, similar to Google Docs. Unlike Google Docs, it is more interactive, so students are much more likely to retain the information when reviewing. There are games and various different settings on Quizlet that can make studying less tedious.

However, studying is only half the battle. The pressure to do well on such a large test is also a major issue for many people.

Students scramble to study for midterms at the end of the first semester

Warrior Week: Benefit a

Worthy CauseSubmitted by Joe Zollo

Windham High School will be holding their first annual Warrior Week during the weeks of February 3rd-13th. The high school will be hosting a community bas-ketball game that will feature a Firemen vs. Police basketball game along with a Teachers vs. Students game. In addition, there are many more games this week which will benefit their cause.

The whole week will be dedicated to raising funds for the Building Dreams for Marines project, and the entire week and it’s events will be conducted by Mrs. Jill Bartlett’s Junior Leadership class.

For more information, visit www.whswarriorweek.org.

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Photo by Brittany MissertA classroom is set up for test-taking in preparation for midterms.

Midterm Mania Mrs. Sandy Cannon, a geometry teach-

er, believes the key to success is staying calm. She stated she is “trying to let you know that you can do it, to give you some confidence so you’re not stressing.” Many teachers explain their expectations for the test, some topics of focus, and may even make study guides for their students to complete.

Fortunately, the Windham midterm schedule provides students with extra time to study. With exams in the morning, the rest of the day is available for final prepa-rations for their next exam, and this may be advantageous to the students.

Unfortunately, almost all studies show that cramming the day before the test is far less effective than long-term studying. Instead of trying to squeeze in all of the studying and memorizing the night before, experts recommend that you space it out to retain knowledge. One of the best ways to

do so is taking good notes throughout the year and constantly reviewing them.

The start of a new semester brings a new start for many students, and everyone

should seize this opportunity to improve themselves and their work ethic in the up-coming months ahead, hopefully prevent-ing another cram session before finals.

Concussions at WHSHaving a concussion does not only

mean injured athletes have to follow steps to get back into the game, but also means they must take an ImPACT test to see if they are ready to play contact sports again.

Another junior at WHS and a past participant of the cheerleading team said, “When you get a concussion, it is hard to take the concussion test because your head hurts and the light hurts your head as well. You have to concentrate and take your time, which hurts your head too.”

The ImPACT testing helps to diagnose how major a concussion is by testing their cognitive abilities. Mr. Kevin Bugeau, the athletic trainer for all sports teams at Windham High School, is the person who tests these athletes who experience concussions each season.

Bugeau said, “After the athletes report the injury they are taken out of the activ-ity. The most important thing an athlete needs when having a concussion is phys-

ical and mental rest. The first couple of days after reporting the concussion, the athlete has to take the concussion/impact test. Once they have taken the test and it shows the scores have gone down, the ath-lete just has to rest for a while until they get better and can take another ImPACT test to improve their scores.”

Bugeau also explained, “After 24 hours of taking the ImPACT test and showing improvement, the athlete can start the 5-step process of light activity for the progression steps. The athlete has to start with non-contact activities and then progress into more contact things. By the end of the steps, the athlete will be ready to compete in the full contact sport. If the ImPACT test scores are back to normal scores, the athlete can be cleared to play.”

According to Mayo Clinic, more than 3 million concussion cases occur in the US every year. At Windham High School, students say concussions have become a prominent injury that is affecting all athletes.

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Editor’s Note: If you would like to read more about concussions, please visit the sports section for a Special Report on Concussions on

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History Department Offers Much to Learn with Exciting Electives and Passionate Teachers

By Katey VestaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” This phrase is a simple piece of advice that has guided how people nowadays both teach and learn history. Though often considered a “soft” subject or something not necessary for most careers, there are still legions of people who defend history’s irreplaceable spot in our educations.

Ms. Shannan McKenna, a history teacher at WHS as well as the Director of Social Studies and World Language grades K-12 in Windham, believes that history is vital to all aspects of one’s education. “There’s a history behind pretty much everything,” said McKenna, “and [history] is the reason for developments in science, in math, in art, in music.”

She also asserted that students at WHS have many exceptional opportunities in regards to history due to the teachers who make up the department. “Any department stands out because of its teachers, and I think we have really fantastic teachers who are all really passionate about history,” she continued. “They get really excited about learning and finding out new information for themselves which they can then hopefully translate into the classroom.”

Another point that attributes to the quality of the WHS history program is its close connections and involvements with other departments. Many classes, such as Cultural Foundations and

American Studies, rely on a combination of both history and English to really engage students in the subject matter.

Mr. Ryan O’Connor teaches Honors American Studies in this interdisciplinary style, and he agrees on the importance of integrating history into other subjects. “I think the opportunity to blend history and literature is extremely unique, and extremely logical too,” he said. “If done right, its effects and the results of an interdisciplinary class with English language/literature and history can far exceed what the results of stand alone courses would be.”

Between the passionate teachers and heavy involvement with other areas of study, the history department of WHS is clearly well-equipped to help any student along their chosen academic path. Even if someone isn’t particularly fond of history, Ms. McKenna suggests alternative ways to get involved and gain some enlightenment from the program.

“We have a strong Model UN program where a lot of students get involved… which is a great opportunity for kids to use their debate skills and to use their critical thinking skills.”

She also stressed the importance of the plethora of optional electives offered by the history department. These include intrigu-ing titles such as Practical Law, Ethics, and even Genocide.

“I know that kids have big course loads that they’re taking and requirements in other departments,” added Ms. McKenna, “but it would be great to see more and more kids taking our social studies electives.”

Ms. Shannan McKenna, Director of Social Studies and World Languages, discusses WHS’ History Department

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Get to Know Mr. Andrew Haemker and Mr. Jon Hall

By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff WINDHAM - WHS welcomed two new social studies teachers at the start of the school year, Mr. Andrew Haemker and Mr. Jon Hall. As these teachers are teaching social studies electives for the next se-mester, here is your chance to get to know them.

Mr. Andrew Haemker is coming to Windham with 11 years of teaching ex-perience. He spent his first five years of teaching in Hampton, VA, and the last six years in Fairfax, VA. Mr. Haemker gained his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Luther College in Iowa, and earned

his Masters of Science in Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia. According to Mr. Haemker, his biggest career accomplishments have been earning National Board Certification and getting a job at WHS.

He is teaching American Studies, Polit-ical Science, Psychology, and Contempo-rary World History. His favorite historical figure is a tie between Andrew Jackson for his personality and George Washington for his significance. His favorite historical period is the beginning of the 20th centu-ry. “It is a time period of drastic change where everyone is trying to grapple with this new world,” he wrote in an email.

He enjoys spending his time outside

of school playing with his two children, running, and reading.

Mr. Jon Hall is coming to Windham with 23 years of experience in education. He is teaching CP and AP economics. His favorite historical period is the Civil War era, and his favorite historical figure is Joshua Lawrence-Chamberlain, a col-lege professor from Maine who served in the Civil War. Mr. Hall’s biggest career accomplishment was being named Merri-mack High School Teacher of the Year in 2001.

Outside of school, Mr. Hall enjoys coaching and playing soccer as well as reading. He is also a big Boston sports fan.

WHS’ Newest Social Studies Teachers

THE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 8ACADEMICS

Favorite Social Studies ClassesBy Rachael PageJagRoar Staff WINDHAM – Social Studies classes enable students to learn about both history and current events, and WHS offers sev-eral elective courses for students to take. Every elective has a different focus, and students can enroll in the classes that they are the most interested in.

In order to graduate, Windham High School requires that all students earn three credits of social studies, including Cultural Foundations, American Studies, econom-ics, and a government elective. To earn the status of New Hampshire Scholar, a student must take 3.5 social studies cred-its. With course selections coming up for the 2016-17 school year, some seniors had

the chance to talk about which specific social studies classes they enjoyed the most.

“Even though it is a required credit, my favorite social studies class was Cultural Foundations my fresh-man year,” said senior Lindsay D’Onofrio. “I liked learning about world history, especial-ly the French Revolu-tion,” she added.

Catherine Miceli and Samantha Percuoco, both seniors, say that their favorite social studies class is Psychology, which they are currently enrolled in.

Miceli said, “I think it is interesting to see how the brain works.”

Percuoco added, “I really like the sci-ence side to the class.”

Ms. Shannan McKenna, the Director of Social Studies and World Languages and a teacher who has taught a wide variety of social studies classes, explained that she believes that students enjoy Law and Psychology classes the most.

“Psychology is certainly a course that students enjoy as it gives them insight into how people think and work, and I know

that our law class students have a real interest in the criminal justice system,” she said.

Ms. McKenna also explained how the AP Government classes recently had their mock-election, and how she is excited for the new classes starting up this semester such as Ethics and Genocide.

If students have any questions on classes that they should take, they should not hesitate to ask. With several different social studies classes, there is a class fit for everyone.

WHS seniors discuss their history course experiences

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Jag SportsTHE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 9

Photo by Lea RembisJaguars’ Captain Cole Gill (33) shooting a 3 pointer over a Scarlett Knights defender in the game against North Andover.

Jags Swept in Christmas Tourney

By Matt PetryJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - You can’t win them all. The Windham Jaguars learned this lesson the hard way as they

were swept handily in their first-ever appearance in the annual Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic tournament held Dec. 27, Dec. 28, and Dec. 30.

The tournament turned sour for the Jaguars early. They dropped their first game to the Central Catholic Raiders, led by sophomore Tenahj Pettway, who received the tourney’s MVP award. Windham was blown out of the water from start to finish, losing the contest 33-79.

The Jaguars had a better showing in their second game, losing by only 10 in 40-50 defeat at the hands of North Andover.

“We kinda took our lumps, we did a good job bouncing back, especially against North Andover,” said Mr. Todd Steffanides, head coach of the Windham boys varsity basketball team.

A 56-35 defeat at the hands of Salem marked the end of the Jaguars Christmas Tournament.

Plagued by turnovers, Windham was unable to find any offen-sive rhythm throughout the tournament. They averaged over 27 turnovers a game and shot a mediocre 25 percent from the field, factors that undoubtedly contributed to their lack of success.

“Our guards just couldn’t handle the pressure and that disrupt-ed the flow of the offense,” said Mr. Matt St. Hilaire, head coach of the Windham JV boy’s basketball team and assistant coach of the Varsity basketball team.

Despite the lumps and bruises suffered during the tournament, both physical and mental, the team is trying to find silver linings. The team’s biggest hope is that it can use this unfortunate experi-ence to improve themselves for their own regular season.

“We faced defenses that really made us have a difficult time running our offense, and I think we’re gonna get better from that,” said Mr. Steffanides.

“I think we improved over the three days of the tournament. It gave us a good look at good defenses; they’re probably the best defense we’ll play all year,” said Cole Gil, a senior and captain of the varsity basketball team.

The Jaguars were led by Gil, who averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds throughout the tournament.

Gil was the recipient of the coach’s award, an award given by the coach of each team to the player on their team they felt was most deserving.

Though the Jaguars took a bit of a beating, and it would be easy for them to fall into a pit of self-pity, the team instead hopes to grow from the experience as they attempt to continue their success in their regular season.

Windham humbled with three straight losses

FROM THE NEWS TEAM

THE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 10SPORTS

Patriots Playoff Run Ends in LossBy Billy Fischer, Ashley Domogala, and Ben WhiteheadJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - It’s many Americans’ favorite time of year as Super Bowl 50 approaches. After Sunday’s games on Jan. 24, the Denver Broncos will be facing off against the Carolina Panthers. The Patriots had hoped to dominate the Broncos and move on to the Super Bowl, but fell short.

In the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 16, the Patriots ended up beating them by a solid touchdown.

As the AFC finals approached, many Patriots fans believed that they were going to beat the Broncos, whom the Patriots

barely lost to by a touchdown last time the teams met.

However, despite the drive to get revenge in this Sunday’s game against the Broncos, the Patriots lost 28-30. Although they were making a comeback in the last half, a missed extra point at the beginning of the game after their first touchdown came back to haunt them. They were forced to attempt an unsuccessful 2-point conversion after their last touchdown.

Tom Brady was very rattled and unsta-ble throughout the game due to the lack of protection from his offensive linemen. Brady was forced to throw the ball very low to the ground to avoid interceptions. It almost looked like he was trying to throw

the game away.There were also terrible offensive plays

called by head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. They ran the ball too often and were not getting very far.

It was a nail biter towards the end of the game with two big conversions on two fourth downs from Brady to Gronkowski. One was for a 40 yard gain, which lead the next play into a touchdown. Gronkowski had almost saved their season until the offensive coaching staff decided to throw the ball on the 2-point conversion.

The season is over for the Patriots, but some players will be able to play in the 2016 Pro Bowl on Jan. 31.

Dream for 5th Super Bowl win crushed by Broncos

Dear Readers,Concussions have been a growing concern

in the sports world and have been gaining public attention. Concussions have become an increasingly controversial topic as the public becomes more informed of the medical effects and institutions such as the NFL are sued for billions of dollars by former athletes over these injuries. Student athletes at WHS are putting themselves at risk every time they step on the field. Many are looking for ways to prevent these unfortunate head injuries. With concussions becoming more and more of a focus in both professional and mature sports and the release of the movie “Concussion,” now more than ever seems like an appropriate time to inform the public about this health issue.

By talking to well informed sources, covering various per-spectives, and following the Journalistic Code of Ethics we at the JagRoar were able to inform about this injury for the public.

Windham is an extremely sport orientated community. Wind-ham High School has a variety of different sports that many in-dividuals take advantage of. We experience many different sport initiated injuries that can range from anything minor to a concus-sion. Kevin Bugeau, the trainer for all sports teams at Windham High School, oversees all athletes that are taken out of a sport due to an injury. Out of all the changes throughout athletics, updating the rules have made the greatest impact on preventing concussions. The subject of concussions was not a very big deal until the late 2000s. There are different levels of concussions and hits, and some people are more susceptible to concussions than others. After you get a concussion you have to get cleared by either a doctor or a trainer, depending on the severity, to get back to the sport. Before you are completely medically cleared to resume athletics, you must to go through light training.

At the first sign of any symptoms following a blow to the head or a fall, athletes need to tell their coaches in order to receive proper medical advice. Concussions can be identified

and diagnosed by a doctor or health care professional. Symptoms such as headaches, nausea, blurry vision, or memory problems may occur. Once an athlete is diagnosed with

a concussion, they will need to take a certain amount of time off from sports and sometimes school work. The amount of time taken off from activities variesd depending on the severity of the concussion. One concussion may not cause grave danger to your health but multiple concussions could cause a nightmare for your health. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, better known as CTE, is a medical condition that is commonly seen in athletes that play a contact sport. CTE can wreak havoc on your brain and cause multiple symptoms such as dementia and depression.

With the Christmas release of the movie starring Will Smith, light is finally being brought to the battle between Dr. Ben-nett Omalu and the National Football League. After a sudden outburst of Pittsburgh Steeler alum suicides, Omalu takes the next step as a coroner to try to detect what exactly is causing this. Will Smith is nearly unrecognizable as he takes on the role of the African Doctor who faces discrimination and denial for his discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy not only from the NFL but from America. The movie brings new found relevance to the ongoing topic, letting people know the scientific truth behind the degenerative effects of concussions.

Bill Raycraft, Athletic Director and Head Football coach at Windham High School, said, “We were the first school in the area to adopt the ImPACT testing for all contact sports.” Raycraft also said that Windham High School has proposed to adopt a protective headband for athletes of boys and girls soccer along with girls lacrosse. Windham High school and organized sports in general have made steps in the right direction to protect athletes, but more research, knowledge, and advancements in technology are needed.

- JagRoar Staff

Special Report: Concussions

THE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 11SPORTS: SPECIAL REPORT

Photo courtesy of examiner.comJunior Seau, above, during his time as a Patriot before his death.

Death of a HeroBy Joe ZolloJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM – Junior Seau. Hall of Fame Linebacker. Husband. Father. Victim. Seau was known as the hard hitting linebacker that helped lead San Diego to the 1994 Super Bowl and later helped New England on their way to an undefeated regular sea-son. Two years later, he had played his last game at the profes-sional level and all that was left was a Hall of Fame induction. Sadly, he couldn’t accept the induction award himself.

On May 2, 2012 at 9:35a.m., 911 received a call from Seau’s girlfriend in hysterics. The famed linebacker Junior Seau had shot himself in the chest at his home in Oceanside, California at the age of 43 years old.

This was not just a tragedy to hit hard in the San Diego area, but it was a nationwide feeling of distress for all NFL football fans.

“He was such a great leader and a stand up guy,” said Mr. Nate Cutting, an English teacher at Windham High who was recalling his days of watching Seau. “I do not remember any bad thing about him,” he added.

It did not come out until later that Seau was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as the condition CTE that is common in athletes.

A common and terrible side affect of CTE is depression, which is what ultimately led to his death. Repeated hits to the head had caused this to happen since CTE is a condition that grows worse and worse over time.

Since the death of Seau, concussions have become a hot topic in the NFL and all contact sports.

“His death forced the NFL to address concussion problems,” said Mr. Michael Welch, a special education teacher at WHS. Welch believes that Seau’s death was a platform to bring the concussion issue to life in the NFL.

The NFL has been forced to address these mental issues that are possible. As tragic as these mental illnesses are, there is almost no way to prevent them. Treating them is a different story, but preventing them is something that is nearly impossible.

Playing a contact sport is a choice, and with that choice comes a major risk. Just always remember, people choose to play but nobody ever expects to die because of it. Seau is a reminder to us all that even the best of the best can’t dodge this bullet.

Hall of Famer in life, martyr in death


Rule Changes Protect Athletes

By Matt PetryJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - Concussions have gone from being a minor injury to a major topic with a movie starring Will Smith made about them. It’s safe to say concussions have become a topic of great importance.

In recent years, concussions have been recognized as very serious injury with severe long-term ramifications. This has caused the world of sports to take notice and do everything in its power to prevent concussions. One of the measures sports have taken is rule changes.

“More than equipment alterations, I think rule changes have been the most effective method of preventing concus-sions. People just don’t like them because if they’re traditionalists they don’t want to see the game changed,” said Kevin Bugeau, WHS’ athletic trainer.

Most people think ‘football’ when they think concussion because of how prevalent they are in the game. The NFL

was recently sued for billions by former players suffering the long-lasting effects of concussions.

The lawsuit and the increased awareness about head injuries have caused many rule changes in football. Hits above the shoulders, on defenseless receivers, and leading with the crown of the helmet are all rule changes meant to prevent concus-sions.

“I think at this point football is one of the safer sports because for years they’ve known about concussions and they’ve taken steps in player safety,” said Mr. Bill Raycraft, varsity football coach and WHS athletic director.

Although football is arguably the sport that made concussions famous, it is not the only sport that has changed its rules.

“Absolutely,” said Mr. Raycraft when asked if he believed that rule changes have been necessary in sports outside of foot-ball. “Every sport has concussions.”

In hockey, there has been increased penalties for illegal hits and fighting. In

basketball, referees are more aware of calling fouls in dangerous situations such as when a shooter is in the air.

In almost all sports, there have been rules implemented to help prevent concus-sions.

These rules have become more accept-ed by athletes as they have proven to be effective.

“It took a little while for the players to adjust, but I think the rules have taken hold and players are changing the way they play,” said Bugeau.

Though the referees cannot make every call, it is generally believed that the rules are strictly enforced.

“Referees are definitely more aware and knowledgeable,” said Ben Emrick, a se-nior and starter on both the varsity football and varsity basketball teams.

There seems to always be new info about concussions, but for now most members of the Windham sports commu-nity seem satisfied that the rules in place are protecting athletes.

Regulations prove to be ‘an effective method of preventing concussions’

The Inside on Concussions at WHS

By Sam Cavallaro JagRoar Correspondent

WINDHAM – Three juniors and a senior all have one thing in common: They all have had concussions, which they received during their time as athletes at Windham High School. They also all went through the same protocols to get back onto the field or court.

Concussions in general are becoming a bigger and more pressing issue as more and more people get them. WHS is just like every other school and is trying to pro-tect its athletes to the best of its abilities.

WHS’s athletic trainer Mr. Kevin Bugeau treats and helps all WHS athletes with not just concussions, but all injuries.

“Concussions are fairly common among athletes. Taken in consideration all the in-juries each year, head injuries are one third of them,” said Bugeau. He noted that they are “more common in contact sports.”

When WHS first opened its doors in 2009, it did not have its own policy for concussions, according to Bugeau. Because of the rising issue of concussions in student athletes, WHS now has its own policy for concussions.

There are many WHS student athletes that went through the protocols and know what it is like to have a concussion.

A senior at WHS who suffered from two concussions during his sophomore year said, “During my concussion I had head-aches, dizziness, irritation to brightness, irritation to loud sounds and memory loss.” He added, “I had to miss school for my first one but not for my second one, and it was hard to come back.”

Another senior at WHS also suffered

two concussions in his high school career, but they were in his junior and sophomore years. “I felt dizzy, tired, lazy before I returned to myself,” he said. “It would have been nice to have had a break from school.”

A third senior at WHS who suffered a concussion during his senior year said, “I was dazed and confused - I do not even remember how it happened.” He was hit by a player’s knee during a soccer game.

A junior at WHS suffered a concussion her sophomore year. “I had sensitivity to light, blurry vision and I could not concen-trate,” she said.

All of them said that the protocols they went through with Bugeau were helpful.

“Kevin was pretty good; he gave me steps to make sure I was ready to come back in,” the junior said.

One of the seniors said, “It is safe to say that concussions are taken very seriously at Windham High School.”

How the school treats injured student athletes

New Movie Tackles Big IssueBy Annie MacLeodJagRoar Correspondent

WINDHAM – A mason jar, water, and a piece of an apple. That is all that Dr. Bennett Omalu needs to demonstrate what a brain goes through on collision. By vigorously shaking the contraption, it is easy to witness the simplicity of the destruction of the brain.

Lead by Will Smith and Alec Baldwin and directed by Peter Ladesman, the new movie “Concussion” tackles the vigorous battle between Doctor Bennett Omalu and the National Football League on the controversial topic of concussions.

When a past star hall of famer football player comes into the coroners office with no physical evidence of death, Dr. Omalu decides to take another step into figuring out what possibly could have derailed this once praised man’s life. When he orders a de-tailed brain study, Omalu ultimately discovers a degeneration of the brain, which he goes on to name Chronic Traumatic Encepha-lopathy, better known as CTE.

After releasing a scientific journal on his discoveries, Omalu is immediately hit by none other than the American powerhouse of the NFL. Americans claim that he, as an immigrant from Africa, does not know the power of football and is trying to strip them of their favorite pastime. However, Omalu has one of the strongest contenders on his side: science.

The movie then follows Omalu’s journey of trying to raise awareness for CTE as more and more cases of suicide occur of past football legends, all while being faced by hatred, racism, and other accusations made by both the NFL and their audience.

Will Smith is nearly unrecognizable in the lead role. By per-fectly taking on the accent and persona of Dr. Omalu, the story is

just that much better. As an audience member you not only have feelings of sympathy and empathy for the character, but you also begin to see his side of the story.

Most people look forward to seeing the movie, as it brings an exciting sports element to the big screen. When asked if he has seen the movie yet, Chris Bassi, junior hockey player, said, “No I haven’t seen it, but I really wanna. It looks great!”

Julia Mague, a freshman volleyball player, said, “No, but yeah I plan to see it if it’s a sports movie.”

My opinion is to get to the theater fast, as Concussion offers something that you cannot find in any other movies at the mo-ment, and possibly won’t for a long time. As the ending credits begin to scroll you leave the theater doing perhaps exactly what Smith and Ladesman wanted you to do: you’re thinking about it…a lot.

Will Smith and Ladesman leave viewers thinking

Photo courtesy of examiner.comPoster of movie ‘Concussion’ starring Will Smith


The Various Effects of Concussions

By Alana Haggerty and Matt BedientJagRoar Correspondents

WINDHAM – Concussions can be life-changing, life-threatening injuries to the brain depending on the severity and treatment. It is very important to know how to identify a concussion by its symptoms so that a safe, speedy recovery is made.

By definition, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the brain to move rapidly in the skull, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“A concussion in simplest terms is a brain bruise. Your brain is different than muscles, it bruises for a longer period of time. That is why concussions take so long to heal,” said Mr. Kevin Bogeau, WHS athletic trainer.

Concussions can be identified in a variety of ways, most com-

monly by having the symptoms examined by a qualified doctor or health professional. The symptoms are very broad in severity, ranging from headaches to loss of consciousness, according to Mayo Clinic’s website.

A varsity cheerleading captain at WHS has suffered from a concussion. “Headaches, sensitivity to light, and feeling spacey were some of my symptoms,” she said.

A senior gymnast had to delay her freshman year finals to the summer because of her concussion. “I was immediately dizzy with a massive headache that lasted for a week or two,” she said about her symptoms.

The CDC lists headaches, nausea, double vision, confusion, memory problems, dizziness, and difficulty paying attention as some of the many symptoms.

“Those are the things we look for in an active concussion and post-concussive syndrome,” confirmed Mrs. Donna Chartrand, WHS’ school nurse, after reading the CDC’s list of symptoms.

A concussion can happen to anyone, athlete or not. Now that people are becoming more aware of what concussions are, they will be able to better prevent them in the future.

Injury that can last a lifetime

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‘May the Force Be With You’


WINDHAM - In an absolutely shocking turn of events, the latest installment of the Star Wars series has taken the whole world by storm. The beloved sci-fi favorite has retained a loyal following ever since 1977 when the first movie hit the theaters, with prior generations passing the passion onto their kids. After suffering a blow to its reputation due to the controversially received prequel trilogy, Lucasfilm and the new Star Wars crew are now looking at record-breaking box office numbers with this latest release, dubbed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Much like critics and audience surveys, students at WHS have varying opinions on the movie. Some, such as Eileen Hughes, a Junior, approve of the newest addition to the beloved franchise. “I thought the movie was really well done,” said Hughes, “the characters were easy to like and a lot of the throwbacks to the old characters and the previous trilogy was really cool to see. Lots of nostalgia.” And indeed, the movie has several charming, some-times subtle, references to its past incarnations.

Though some people praise the callbacks to the original saga, others claim that the film relies too heavily on the glory of the first movies. Connor Syracuse, a Senior at WHS, takes this view-

point, stating that, “It did everything that Star Wars already did… it felt very repetitious to what we’ve already seen.” Syracuse said that he enjoyed the movie, but due to its repetitive nature, doesn’t feel like he will, “want to watch it again and again and again,” like the original trilogy.

It should be evident that much of this film’s fame stems from the success of its predecessors. The first Star Wars movie, “A New Hope,” generated $775,400,000 when it premiered in 1977, which is no small feat. However, within only a month of its re-lease, “The Force Awakens” has already passed the billion dollar mark, having so far raked in $1.767 billion worldwide. Despite its historic legacy as a cult classic, this movie isn’t just meant for die-hard fans of the Star Wars franchise. “If you haven’t seen the originals, then they did a good job at basically giving you the ‘Dummies’ Guide to Star Wars’,” says Jaime Williams, a junior, “But it can still engage people that do like the series, and have seen the series a thousand times.”

In addition to flashy new special effects and an astronomical budget, Star Wars has taken one more step to bring itself out of a time long, long ago: none of the main protagonists are a white male. “You don’t usually see big franchises like Star Wars lead with a woman and a black man,” said Hughes, referring to the main characters of Finn (played by John Boyega) and Rey (played by Daisy Ridley). So, despite its potential shortcomings, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has all the qualifications to ignite a new wave of sci-fi passion. Everyone is already waiting with bated breath to see what will happen in the 2017 sequel.

Students share their opinions about the new Star Wars movie

THE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 15FEATURES

‘America’s Got Talent’ Auditions Joe Zollo’s Journey to Impress the Judges

By Joe ZolloJagRoar Staff

QUEENS - New York. If you can make it there, then you can make it anywhere. New York was where my “America’s Got Talent” auditions just happened to be held on a brisk Saturday in November.

I woke up to the sound of my Fox NFL Sunday alarm and got ready for the day.

Hair, check. Bow tie, check. Suspend-ers, check. Converse, check. I walked out of the hotel room thinking, it is just an-other crowd. My mom and I rode through Queens on our way to Queens College, where the audition was to take place.

9:00 AM: Waiting in line to register. As I look around, I see a diversity of talent from your traditional magic and dancing to the unusual one-man dancing band. You quickly make friends while standing there and I share my routine to impress the judge.

10:30 AM: Registration is done. Once I leave the registration table, I enter the

conference hall where even more talent awaited. Being there with all these people, I felt like a young kid at Christmas getting the gift he had always wanted. From ballers to rappers and singers to dancers, everyone was there for one common goal: one million dollars.

1:00 PM: Still waiting. It was like sitting in traffic that just never seemed to end, but luckily, I met some people to pass the time with. We each shared our talents and ended up talking for a long while, and then the time came.

1:30 PM: “Everybody whose number ends between 2000 and 2050, please line up.” At that point, I started to feel a little more anxious and butterflies began to grow. I just wanted to perform.

2:00 PM: “Dancers, please follow me.” My mom and I along with another moth-er-son combo followed one of the men that would decide our fate.

3:00 PM: Showtime. I and six other acts were called into a room to perform our talent. It was incredible to see the variety in the room from young kids to young adults. I walked up and gave the judge my music. At first, the music would not play and I had a tiny heart attack, but luckily, the problem was fixed and the audition finally began.

3:05 PM: Music plays. All eyes are on me. You have 90 seconds to audition but that 90 seconds feels like nothing when you are performing. The long 90 seconds I practiced at home felt like 30 seconds when I stepped in front of the judge.

3:06 PM: Music stops. People clap. I walk back to my seat with a smile, know-ing I did my best and that everyone else thought I did too.

3:10 PM: Auditions are officially over. The day was done. The dream was half-way accomplished.

Now all I need is a callback to do the same thing for another 90 seconds in front of four judges, and America.

By Brittany MissertJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - The WHS Choir and Band held their annual Win-ter Concerts last month on Dec. 15 and 16 respectively, and as always, performed at the high caliber which has long since been expected of the programs.

The Mixed Choir started off the evening by performing “Hava Nashira,” a traditional Israeli folk song, followed by “Fum Fum Fantasy,” a Catalonian carol, and finished with “Inn by the Edge of the Wood,” which is a classic Irish folk song. All three pieces showcased the choir’s overall sound perfectly. Later in the evening, members of the Honors Choir broke into small ensem-bles to perform. The amount of talent shown by all the Honor Ensembles was simply breathtaking. The WHS A Cappella Choir also performed a selection of songs at the concert.

The band concert started with a jazz combo, which was a new addition to the prestigious band program this year. Shortly after-wards, the Honors Jazz Ensemble took the stage, playing songs such as “Hey Pachuco” arranged by Shane Porter, and “Sum-mertime” arranged by Roger Holmes. Following the exciting atmosphere set forth by the Jazz Ensembles, the Honors Wind Ensemble took the stage, and after two amazing pieces, the entire Concert Band took the stage, playing songs such as “Arabesque,”

“Contre Qui Rose,” and “KHAN”. I’ve been attending both the band and choir concerts for quite a

few years now, and I’m always amazed at how beautiful all of the choir members sound and how professional all of the musicians in the band are. The amount of talent in the high school’s music program alone is astonishing. I always enjoy walking in the halls when I know the choir or the band is practicing, because of the melodious music echoing across the school.

Both the band and the choir will be traveling to Canada this up-coming spring to perform in cities such as Montreal and Quebec City.

‘Simply breathtaking!’

Band and Choir Winter Concerts Showcase Talent

Photo courtesy of Mr. Chuck SwieradMr. Jared Cassedy and the band prepare to perform their pieces.

PERSPECTIVE


Scholastic Art Fair

Photos courtesy of Mrs. Janet Robbins

Natalie DeByleFeet

Silver Key

Hannah CollinsSelf-Portrait

Gold Key

Jaime WilliamsStill Life

Silver Key

Emma FigaroCeramic Head

Gold Key

Chante JonesBusiness Meeting

Silver Key

Jessica IrishTeapot

Silver Key

Rachel KaneSelf-Portrait

Gold Key

Nicholas DePamphilisAstral FogSilver Key

Melissa MurphySelf-Portrait

Gold Key

Scholastic Art FairTHE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 17FEATURES

Dhriti RamaniRose

Honorable Mention

Alexandra LewisGothic Marble

Honorable Mention

Nicholas DePamphilisReflective Self PortaitHonorable Mention

Taylor KaneLandscapeSilver Key

Willem ShattuckMeadows in the Milky Way

Gold Key

Victoria WicielMetamorphosis

Silver KeyPhotos courtesy of Mrs. Janet Robbins

Scholastic Art FairTHE JAGROAR JANUARY 26, 2016 • PAGE 18FEATURES

Amber DiPrimaVintage Camera Planter

Silver Key

“I believe you can capture life’s greatest moments with a camera. Photography can speak a thousand words even when there

are words within the photo.” - Amber DiPrima

Matt TaurasSparklers

Silver Key

“My inspiration for the piece I submitted was more of an experiment for different

light painting forms rather than an intentional effect.”

- Matt Taurus

Kyle NardiniBurton BoxGold Key

“I started snowboarding a few years ago, and ever since then I have had a driving passion for the sport. Burton

Company is one of my favorite brands for snowboarding equipment, and I love

the design of their logo.” - Kyle Nardini

Three Students Advance to NationalsBy Taylor MendesJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - Three gold key winners, Willem Shattuck, Rachel Kane, and Melissa Murphy, will go on to nationals at the Scho-lastic Art Fair.

The Scholastic Art Fair was founded in 1923. This fair is the most prestigious and largest art competition in New Hampshire.

At every art show, thousands of art pieces are brought in and displayed to students, parents, teachers, and many art fans.

This year, the Art Fair is taking place at Pinkerton Stock Bridge Academy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This competition is going on from now to Feb. 7.

At every competition, there are judges that rank each art piece displayed. There are three different awards: Honorable Mention, Silver Key, and Gold Key.

The Honorable Mention is given when the art piece has gone through two rounds with the judges.

The Silver Key is given when the art piece has gone through three or four rounds with the judges.

Lastly, the Gold Key is the top honorable medal to recieve. The art piece is given this award if it has gone through four or five rounds of judging.

Resolutions to Eat Healthy: Chicken Curry


WINDHAM - The holiday season is great while it lasts, but that level of gluttony can only be sustained for so long before people start to feel a bit guilty. This leads to all manner of new year’s resolutions aimed towards eating healthy and get-ting into shape. However, many people don’t deliver on this goal simply because healthy food seemingly isn’t easily acces-sible.

So, after months of baked goods and confectioneries, this month’s recipe is an easy, tasty, and healthy curry. A batch can easily be dinner for a family of four, with plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. Additionally, the vegetables listed in the recipe are my personal tried-and-true fa-vorites, but there are many other variations that work wonderfully, so don’t be afraid to experiment.

Ingredients:1 lb chicken breasts, cubed1 yellow pepper, sliced thin½ red onion, sliced thin½ head cauliflower, cut into florets1 cup sugarsnap peas, in the pods¼ cup chopped green onion2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil5 tablespoons curry powder3 teaspoons garlic powder3 teaspoons salt2 cans lite coconut milk3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon grated ginger½ cup peanut butter1 tablespoon soy sauce Black pepper to tasteRice or rice noodles for serving

Steps: 1. Ensure all ingredients are cut up as

directed. If serving over rice, start cooking it according to its given directions. Mean-while, in a large bowl, mix the chicken in with the garlic powder, salt and 2 table-spoons of the curry powder. Cover and set aside.

2. Make the sauce. Put a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the coconut milk, peanut butter, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper and remaining curry powder (you can add more if you prefer it spicier). Stir it until it begins to boil, then remove it from the

heat and cover it.3. Heat a wok or sautée pan containing

the oil over high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for about a minute or until the onions begin to soften. Add the chick-en and cook until the chicken is firm and almost done (cut a piece in half to check for doneness if you aren’t sure) Then add the peppers, peas and cauliflower and stir until the peppers are slightly soft. remove it from the heat.

4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and mix it all together. Serve it over rice or rice noodles, and top it with the sliced green onions.

‘Easy, tasty, and healthy’

Photo by Katey VestaKatey Vesta’s ‘easy, tasty, and healthy’ chicken curry.


CORRECTION: On page 11 of the December 2015 edition of the JagRoar, the headline of a story previewing the holiday choir concert was incorrect. It read ‘Winter Band Concert’ when it should have said ‘Winter Choir Concert.’ The JagRoar staff apologizes for the mistake.

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Jag ActivitiesTHE JAGROAR JANUARY 16, 2016 • PAGE 20

Monday2:30pm- NHS (2/1)2:30pm- Newspaper2:30pm- jagSAT2:30pm- SMILES (every other)2:30pm- Theater3pm- Strength and Conditioning6pm- Robotics

Tuesday7:15am- Mu Alpha Theta (2/16)7:20am- SALT2:25pm- Math League (2/16)2:30pm- Strength and Conditioning2:30pm- Book Club2:30pm- Yearbook2:30pm- JCA2:30pm- Robotics

Wednesday2:30pm- jagSAT2:30pm- Minecraft2:30pm- Theater

Thursday7am- Mathletes7:15am- DECA7:15am- Knitting Club7:20am- SHS (2/18)2:30pm- DECA2:30pm- Theater2:30pm- Latin Club2:30pm- Knitting Club2:30pm- Strength and Conditioning2:30pm- Robotics

Friday7:20am- Go Green Club7:30am- Friends of Rachel2:30pm- Marine Science2:30pm- Art Club2:30pm- Games Club6:00pm- Robotics

Saturday10am- Robotics

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NHS members gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 16, to make reindeer hot chocolate for the local soup kitchen. It is the second year of senior Athena Chan’s service project. Mrs. Colleen Smith, NHS advisor, reported that those who received the treats were “extremely appreciative.”

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Book Club: Planning on picking a new book for after Midterms. Currently reading individually to get through exams at our own pace.

Yearbook Club: We are working hard building the yearbook. We are seeking quotes to finalize the sports pages, and are getting ready to build the senior section. We need help with parent and business ad sales.

Students can get $5 off the price of their book for every ad they bring in, potential-ly getting their book FREE!

Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society: Continuing to offer free tutoring to eco-nomically disadvantaged students through the AT&T and Motorola Studdy Buddy Program. We have provided over 500 hours of tutoring services this school year!

We are currently planning Pi Day with a various assortment of delicious home-made pies (while adhering to federal regulations) for 3/14.

Future Business Leaders of America: We are preparing for the NH FBLA State Conference on March 24-25 in Manches-ter, NH, planning a fundraiser where a portion of the proceeds will go toward Make-a-Wish and to help offset the cost of the State Conference, and preparing for FBLA week which is Feb. 7-13.

WHS Theatre Company: We are working on rehearsals for our March performance of Mary Poppins, which will be held over 2 weekends, 3/11-3/13 and 3/18-3/19.

Go Green Club: Looking to kick up awareness about the recycling of paper around the building. We are looking for people to help us bring in boxes that we can use specifically to collect and recycle paper.

JCA: JCA Sledding and Snow Tubing Day is on Feb. 5, 2:20-4:30pm on the football field. We will have some sleds, but definitely bring your own in.

February Calendar9- NO SCHOOL-Voting day

22-26- February Vacation

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