The JagRoar - June 2013

ROAR The Jag -

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

ROAR The Jag -

JUNE 11, 2013

Moving forwardPhoto courtesy www.principalspage.com

Say goodbye to Class of ’13 this Friday, 1

Four seniors’ plans for the future, Page 7

Two teachers share parting words, Page 12

Who’s going to be playing where? Page 23

Kaplan’s new gig: Incoming principal says he has big shoes to fill, Page 6

Styles and Smiles: Pictures from the event, Page 8

Music and movies: Reviews of must-havesand must-sees, Page 15

Summer reading special: What to read for homework, Page 14What to read for fun, Page 18

OpinionBringing the year to a close

By Ariana Mandra" First off, I want to thank everyone who has read the JagRoar throughout the year. Our editors and staff have worked very hard to get the news out and appreciate our readers and supporters. " As the school year winds down, we will all say our goodbyes to the class of 2013 as they graduate and wish them luck. " To all the underclassmen and faculty, I hope you have a great summer! On behalf of myself and the rest of the JagRoar staff, thanks for reading and we will see you in the fall!

Ariana Mandra

Ariana Mandra Editor In Chief

Erin PrebleGeneral Staff

Hannah Collins General Staff

Kelsey FedericoGeneral Staff

Daniel Farias Reporter/Photographer

Hannah Harootian General Staff

Casey BrennanGeneral Staff

Kelsey KendzulakGeneral Staff

Alex DeSimone General Staff

Sophie Samuels General Staff

Ms. Katherine LanzerStaff Adviser

Mrs. Nancy GaudetStaff Adviser

Ms. Riana Cleveland Staff Volunteer

JagROAR STAFF 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 Ms. Lanzer or Ms. Gaudet. We will do our best to fit your letter into the next edition of the JagRoar.

THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013

OPINION

Farewell to the 2012-2013 school year

By Katherine LanzerJagRoar Staff

What an amazing year of firsts: It was my first year at WHS, my first time advising a student newspaper, and my first experience advising a yearbook club. All have been incredibly successful, and I have my wonderful coworkers and dedicated students to thank for that.

This has also been an amazing year of news: a hurricane hitting Windham; Mr. Murphy becoming principal of the year; a new principal readying to take his place; dodgeball games being banned in the curriculum; a WHS student surviving meningitis; our concert band taking home gold; and the tragic stories of the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, the Boston marathon bombings and the Oklahoma storms.

We at the JagRoar have covered it all. I can’t tell you how proud I am of every student that has contributed to this achievement.

It seems we’ve found our real groove near the end of the year, and I’m crossing my fingers that the

momentum will push on right into the fall. We are hoping for a monthly edition that will only improve on what we’ve started.

So if you see a JagRoar reporter, photographer, editor or adviser in the hallways before you leave for your summer vacation, pat them on the back – they deserve it!

Have a wonderful break, Jag Nation. To the seniors and departing faculty, good luck and best wishes, wherever your road takes you.

And to everyone else, we’ll see you in the fall for another amazing year!

A lot has happened here in JagNation


By Alex DeSimoneJagRoar Staff

Dear readers,I would like to say thank you to everyone that has

taken the time to read this paper. This was our first year and I am glad that this tradition will be going strong forward. I hope everyone is studying for finals and getting ready for summer. I am happy to say that prom was a success. To the seniors, I will miss you all. You are role models and you are about to embark on your final hours as Jaguars. I hope that all of your time here was four years to remember. You will always have a place at this school. And to everyone

else, I hope you all have a tremendous. Be happy. Be safe. And most importantly, enjoy.

Hoping to continue the newspaper tradition

Paws Up... Paws Down OPINION

Paws down to...“The fact that next year students are required to take a school bus to prom and the prom walk to the school is mandatory” -Aleesha Zandieh, Grade 11

Paws up to...“Being able to have advisory this year; it was a good break from classes”- Bella Capone, Grade 9

Paws down to...“The amazing seniors leaving us this year”- Zoe Perkins, Grade 10

Paws up to...“Another great year of the band and Mr. Cassedy!”-Rebecca Mitchell, Grade 9

Paws up to...“A really fun prom” - Kelsey Kendzulak, Grade 9

Paws up to...“The great weather we’ve been having lately”-Ram Sheth, Grade 9

By Sophie Samuels

What students and teachers are

thinking!

Paws down to...“Students whining about their grades”--Ms. Haky

Paws down to...“Having a big load of homework given to us even though we have to study for finals”-Rachael Page, Grade 9


General News THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013

By Casey BrennanJagRoar StaffMOORE, Oklamoa - On May 20, a tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma was declared an EF-5, the highest category, and killed 24 people. The estimate for this tornado was 200-210 mph. After the EF-5 twister, five more tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and caused flash flooding just after 11 days. " Just days after the catastrophic tornado, on May 22, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin stated, “We will rebuild and we will regain our strength.” It was estimated to be about two miles wide and tore through the town of Moore, a community of 41, 000 people. " Homes were completely crushed and all that was left were piles and piles of broken wood. As of right now, there is no definite number of how many fatalities and casualties from these tornadoes, but they are estimating in the hundreds.

"

The tornadoes have affected nearly 4,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings in five counties. In the May 20 tornado, 24 people, including 10 children, were killed. “Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma today,” President Barack Obama said in a news conference the day after the devastating news went worldwide. “The people of Moore should know that their country will remain

on the ground there for them and beside them as long as it takes,” Obama added. " Since the tornado, Red Cross has had lots of help from people donating for the cause. In just three days after the major tornado hit Moore, the Red Cross reported raising approximately $15 million in donations and pledges, including about $3.8 million in pledges from text donations." The Salvation Army also raised money for the relief of the tornado. They reported that the day after the event, they raised more than $5 million in monetary donations, as well as food donations from several corporations.

Tornadoes devastate Oklahoma

Photo courtesy theatlantic.com

Photo courtesy news.nationalgeographic.com

New principal for WHS THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013 GENERAL NEWS

School Board selects Kaplan as new principalBy Ariana Mandra

" The Windham School Board has unanimously decided that Ryan Kaplan, the current assistant principal of Spaulding High School, will be the Windham High School principal following Mr.

Murphy’s departure.

"Kaplan has recognized that he has big shoes to fill by taking over Mr. Murphy’s position. He has also said that he expects his first year as principal will be one getting to know the students and

staff, in addition to looking for feedback from the community for what fits the school. Kaplan has also stressed that he wants a seamless transition of administration for the students.

" Kaplan has his bachelor’s degree in history and his master’s in teaching from the University of New Hampshire. He spent four years teaching social studies at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy before becoming the assistant principal of

Spaulding High School. He has been working at Spaulding for the past four years.

" Rochester School Board Chairman Bob Watson told the Eagle Tribune, “He is young and he has a lot of energy. He is a very even-tempered person who gets along with everybody,” and added that he believes that Kaplan will do well in Windham.

" Elizabeth Weeks, an English teacher here at WHS, is “very excited (to be working) with Mr. Kaplan again.” Ms. Weeks also said she was impressed by Kaplan’s “professionalism, organization, and fairness” that she witnessed while working with him at Spaulding High School.

" The headmaster at the Coe-Brown Northwood Academy has said that Kaplan “was very student oriented and a good communicator.”

" Principal Murphy’s departure was announced in March, and since then, the school district had been searching for the ideal candidate to replace him. With a committee of 15 people, the search began. This committee was made up of parents, students, and leadership staff. The school district received more than 25 applicants for the job, which were combed through.

" The candidates were given tours of the building and interviewed at WHS in April. According to the Eagle Tribune, the committee was impressed by his innovating nature paired with his long-term perspective of the school and the district as a whole.

Photo credit to Spaulding High School

SENIOR PROFILES THE JAGROAR GENERAL NEWS" JUNE 11, 2013

Marie Pi"idge

Va"en InDelicato

Kenneth Hite

James Reicher

By Ariana Mandra

Plans for next year: State College of Florida - Sarasota

Major: Engineering

Extracurriculars: Tennis and Swimming

Favorite thing about WHS: The teachers

Plans for next year: University of New Hampshire

Major: Accounting

Extracurriculars: Swimming

Favorite thing about WHS: The sports

Plans for next year: Rochester Institute of Technology

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Extracurriculars: Theater, Band and Student Council

Favorite thing about WHS: How much of a family everyone is

Plans for next year: University of New Hampshire

Major: Biological Sciences

Extracurriculars: Golf and Theater

Favorite thing about WHS: The sense of community with the band and theater


STYLES AND SMILES

Photo credit to Keith Tharp

Layout by Ariana Mandra

GENERAL NEWS


FASHION SHOW

Photo credit to Chuck Swierad

GENERAL NEWS

Layout by Ariana Mandra

The struggle against bullying THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013 GENERAL NEWS

Local teacher informs about the issue in AmericaBy Katherine LanzerJagRoar Staff

" WINDHAM – Special Education teacher Robert Sneider has witnessed bullying and violence in schools firsthand. His experiences in the Bronx, N.Y., had a deep impact on him – such an impact, in fact, that he has written a book about it.

" But the book goes beyond an eye-witness account; it also proposes a technique for predicting student violence, with the hopes of preventing it in the future.

"""""

SSTOP School Shooter Threat Onset Predictive: The Pathology of Bullying, Violence in Schools and the School Shooter Syndrome couples Sneider’s experiences in the New York school with his doctoral studies in psychology. According to a news release, the book “proposes a new theory of combining FBI and CIA reports on school shootings with the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator to determine the likelihood of the school shooter syndrome.”"

" Taking the Myers Briggs personality test results in a four-letter code that indicate personality

traits such as perception and judgment. Sneider’s book uses the test to predict which personality makeups are predisposed to stress and likely to be susceptible to bullying.

" According to information provided by Sneider, recent statistics indicate that both mental health issues and suicides are on the rise in American schools. Students with mental health problems account for 20 percent of all students, so that it is very likely that every student in school shares a class with someone who has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. A second report indicates that suicide has become the second leading cause of death among teenagers.

" “The mental health issue is the real multiplicand, and this work supports that perspective,” Sneider said in the news release about his book. “What may surprise people is how pervasive this side of the equation is, especially if a mental health definition encompasses simply how a student reacts to stress.”

" The book also addresses how students cope with bullying.

" “Sometimes kids are going to be picked on, singled out and made fun of,” Sneider said, “but it is important that they have the skill sets mentally to shrug it off and get on with their lives. If they don’t do this as a child, how can they hope to cope as an adult in today’s world?”

Sneider’s book is available at:http://sbpra.com/RobertSneider, www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com

Photo courtesy bullyproject.com

http://sbpra.com/RobertSneider

http://sbpra.com/RobertSneider

http://www.amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com

END OF THE YEAR EVENTS THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013

By the WHS Tech Department

" Seniors must return their laptops Wednesday, June 12. All other students must return their laptops after their last exam. A hold will be placed on a student's report card if their laptop is not returned by noon on Thursday, June 20, 2013, the last day of school for students and teachers. Additionally, parents will be billed for the full cost of the laptop. No exceptions will be made.

" High School Tech staff will be upgrading the operating system and several existing applications. Computers not upgraded will not work on the WHS network next year.

" The laptops will be wiped clean of all user data. Students should make a back up of any files they want.

They can utilize their Google Drive account or use external media like CDs or USB drives. Computers will be inspected upon return. Parents will be billed for the insurance policy deductible as outlined in the WHS policy for any damage that requires repair over the summer.

If the student returns to WHS next fall, the same laptop with the software upgrades will be issued to the student.

Items that must be returned with each laptop include:

-Case (make sure you empty your case before you turn it in)-Power cord/charger-Extension cord to charger

GENERAL NEWS

2013 School Laptop Return

Graduation approaches; say goodbye to the class of 2013By Ariana Mandra

" The Class of 2013 will be leaving us here at WHS sooner than one may think. Graduation is on Friday, June 14th, 2013 beginning at 6 p.m.

" The ceremony will be on the soccer field, or if there is inclement weather it will be in the gymnasium. There will be 164 students in navy gowns and gold tassels graduating on Friday.

" During the graduation, there will be various speakers such as the valedictorian, Paul Maravelias, the salutatorian, Cassie Cole, Marie Pillidge, the class president, and more. The school band will perform, as will the choir.

" At 11 p.m., after the ceremony, the annual Last Night for the graduates will begin. Last Night is a safe

place for the students to be following graduation. There will be constant entertainment through the night, including a hypnotist, until 5 a.m. when it ends.

Photo courtesy windhamsd.org

SAYING GOODBYES THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013 GENERAL NEWS

Parting words of two WHS teachers

Tess McKinleyHow long have you worked at Windham, and what has

your role been here?

" This was my first year at WHS as English

Teacher and Theater Director.

What are some of your fondest and/or most interesting

memories of your time at WHS?

" I am honored to have had the opportunity to

team teach with Cade Nethercott whose innovative and

creative teaching has been a source of inspiration, and

whose technological acumen has been the cause of

perspiration. (He still has to press the power button for

me!)

" It has also been a joy to have Anna Schechinger

as my office-mate with whom I have debriefed,

complained, laughed, cried, and shared many a story.

(Keep the “Quotable Quotes” going, Anna!)

" Also, a special thank you to Tom Darrin, my

mentor and Lisa Roeder, a superb department head.

What's on the horizon for you this summer, next school

year and in the years beyond?

" Although I am currently keeping options open

for the near future, I am hoping to be more involved in

the performing arts – and to reduce my current 2-hour

round trip daily commute!

What message would you like to pass on to students and

staff?

" To students, I would say the same thing that I

have said to my own children: Do the thing you can’t

not do. (Maybe not the best phrasing coming from an

English teacher but gets the point across.)

" To faculty and staff: Keep your wonderful senses

of humor!

TO WHS TEACHERS THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013 GENERAL NEWS

Sonia Wong

How long have you worked at Windham, and what has

your role been here?

" I have worked at Windham for three years.

What are some of your fondest and/or most interesting

memories of your time at WHS?

" My fondest and most interesting memories have

always involved my students. My fondest memory has

been watching my archery team grow and consistently

medal in tournaments; anytime when my students have

gone above and beyond to achieve something that

matters to them really. As a teacher, that has been the

most rewarding. My most interesting memory is most

definitely last year's student-faculty basketball game.

I've never really played basketball, I'm really short, and

the jersey they handed me was more like a dress rather

than a jersey. I felt bad for my teammates and coach!

What's on the horizon for you this summer, next school

year and in the years beyond?

" I'll still be at Windham! (Sort of). I'm still

teaching some students Chinese for the next few years.

Both Guy (my husband) and I will be increasing our

archery training and competition--both of us are hoping

to make the Olympic Archery Team sometime soon. As

for teaching, I'm not sure. It's hard to teach with a

growing family and an intense training and competition

schedule. It looks more and more like I will be teaching

history, writing, and Chinese as a homeschool or private

school teacher.

What message would you like to pass on to students and

staff?

" I just want to thank everyone for being so

welcoming. I can safely say that the three years I have

spent at Windham High School were the best three years

of my (very short) professional life so far. I have had

fantastic students and made great friends among the staff.

I will miss you all!

SUMMER READING 2013 THE JAGROAR " JUNE 11, 2013 GENERAL NEWS

Assignment is due on Sept. 4 or 5, depending on day of your English class

Photos courtesy barnesandnoble.com

Incoming Freshman and Sophomores: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon

Juniors and Seniors: Flamingo Rising by Larry Baker

Assignment:Read your assigned novel and complete a double-sided journal which includes ten entries. Each entry should include a direct quotation and a close analysis which explains the significance of the quotation to the novel as a whole.

For the double-sided journal, divide your paper in half vertically. On one half of the paper, record specific quotations or passages (with correct MLA citations). On the opposite side, record your reflections on these words. Remember, you are reflecting about the significance of the quote to the entire novel, not your personal thoughts or memories. These reflections need not be long, but they should be thoughtful.

Example of journal:

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 15

Arts & Entertainment

By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM – Many rappers today sing about taking part in risky behavior such as drinking, drugs, and promiscuity. Lyrics that include such behaviors can have substantial effects on young listeners.

However, 29-year-old rapper Ben Haggerty, better known as Macklemore, does just the opposite.

Many of Haggerty’s songs address problems in today’s society such as drug abuse, the fight for equal rights for homosexuals, and homelessness in America. In his song “Otherside,” Haggerty reveals some of his struggles with drug addiction and urges his fans to never try them. He also tries to stress to other rappers how much of an effect they have on young listeners.

Recently, Haggerty joined “All Hands on Earth,” a worldwide movement to help the environment.

His song that has brought him to fame, “Thrift Shop,” is about consumerism and how

even though he has plenty of money, he still tries to save money when he can.

Haggerty’s song “City Don’t Sleep” sheds a light on war in the Middle East and the problems in the urban areas of the United States. Some of these urban problems include homelessness, prostitution, and more. Growing up in Seattle, he saw a lot of people on the sides of the streets that need help.

DJ Ryan Lewis (who produces much of the music that is played along with Haggerty’s songs) joins Haggerty on stage at his shows. Lewis and Haggerty joined as a team in 2008, a few years after Lewis became Haggerty’s promotional photographer.

Haggerty was born and raised in Seattle, Wash., and takes great pride in his hometown. As a huge Seattle Mariners fan, he even wrote a song titled “My Oh My,” telling about how baseball was an active part of his childhood. In another song, Haggerty raps about memories of Seattle and what he loves about it.

Haggerty started writing lyrics at 14, but started listening to hip-hop (such as Digital Underground) much earlier, when he was in the first grade.

Rapper Macklemore taking over radio

Photo courtesy acvoice.com

Photo courtesy livenation.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 16

Star Trek movie a must-see

By Kelsey FedericoJagRoar Staff

Whether it’s Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, or Star Wars, science fiction movies have rocked the film industry for decades.

Since the late ’90s, Star Trek has been a highly acclaimed action thriller film that has represented the epitome of the perfect picture through dramatic and intense scenes and the phenomenal acting.

After the crew of Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within its own organization, Captain James Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture Khan, a one-man weapon of mass destruction.

Just the difference between character voices will make your interest in genres gear towards

science fiction. For example, Spock, played by Zachary Quinto, whose personality is shown through a mind of a highly intelligent Vulcan who lives by reason and logic, is escalated merely through his robotic voice.

Furthermore, the casting of this movie was superbly done with starring actors Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, and Simon Peg. The setting as well is absolutely jaw dropping, which is amplified even more when paired with its remarkably composed music.

So go out right now and see Star Trek: Into Darkness! You will thoroughly enjoy this extraordinary film!

Photo courtesy of www.empireonline.com

A&E

http://www.empireonline.com

http://www.empireonline.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 17

30th annual Strawberry Festival draws thousands

By Casey BrennanJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - On Saturday, June 1, the 30th annual Strawberry Festival was held at Windham High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Friends of the Library of Windham (F.L.O.W.) worked hard setting up several days prior to the largest community event in Windham every year.

Activities were planned both inside and outside the high school. Since it was extremely hot on Saturday, many came inside to cool down from the heat.

Thousands from Windham and surrounding towns came to take part in the festivities. At the festival, you could purchase books for a low cost, play games, watch performers, eat, enter raffles, and enjoy the homemade strawberry shortcake.

F.L.O.W. volunteers work hard every year to put the Strawberry Festival together and have always been extremely successful in fundraising hundreds of dollars for the Nesmith Library.

BERRY, BERRY COOL

Photo from Nesmithlibrary.org, courtesy of the Friends of the Library of Windham

A&E

Above: ”My Lunch” by Thomas Anderson (Ceramic)

Thomas Anderson, WHS Senior, won Best of Show, 3D Media category, and was awarded a $100 cash prize at the Inaugural New Hampshire High School Exhibition. His work, along with other WHS students, was on display at the juried student exhibition at the Sharon Arts Center in Peterborough, NH May 17-June 1. WHS had been well represented at this prestigious competition where typically less than 50% of submissions get chosen to hang in the gallery. Special congratulations to Thomas for his prize creation.

Other WHS students whose artwork was chosen to be in the display: Randi Abyazi, Connor Bermingham, Jacob Estevez, Kelsey Piazza, Anne Lin, Zachary Nardini, Elizabeth Pope, and Jeffrey Trovato.

WHS art student wins prize in exhibitionBy J. Robbins, Art Teacher and N. Gaudet, JagRoar Staff Adviser

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 18

LOOKING FOR A A&E

By Deborah TharpWHS Library Media Specialist

Insurgent by Veronica RothHarper Collins/Katherine Tegen Books. 2012. (9780062024039).

In the sequel to Divergent, Tris Prior is safe housing at the Amity compounds with her fellow survivors. With the whole city at war with itself and Jeannine looking for all the divergent, Tris must learn to embrace her own divergence and understand it, though it might prove a dangerous task.

Tilt By Ellen HopkinsSimon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry Books. 2012. (9781416983309).

Tilt tells the story of three teenagers, all wondering about who they are and how they fit into the world. One struggles with a teen pregnancy, another deals with AIDS, while the last must overcome an abusive relationship. As

things begin to change drastically and out of their control, all they can do is hang on for the ride.

Every Day by David LevithanRandom House/Alfred A. Knopf. 2012. (9780307931887).

A wakes up in a different body every day. It has always been that way for A, and A has rules to live by, like not getting too involved in the host body’s life. Then A meets Rhiannon, the girlfriend of Justin, the boy whose body he is inhabiting.

Suddenly, none of the rules apply because A has found himself falling for Rhiannon and she won’t leave A’s mind, even after A has left Justin’s body…

Son by Lois LowryHoughton Mifflin Harcourt. 2012. (9780547887203).

In this new branch of the dystopian story started by The Giver, we follow the life of Claire, a birthmother in Jonas’s community. When Claire gives birth and her baby is taken from her, we see the first signs of emotion from someone besides Jonas in the community. You’ll be whisked away by this riveting tale about the strength of a mother’s love.

Between the Lines by Jodi PicoultSimon & Schuster/Simon Pulse. 2012. (9781451635812).

Delilah is a lonely, straight-A freshman who is shunned by nearly everyone at her school except for her punk

best friend, Jules. Her mother pushes her to get out more by making her join the swim team even, though she always gets last place. Her father left her for another family and never visits. So it’s no wonder she would rather spend her days reading. She finds a fairy tale that she can’t stop reading and falls in the love with the prince of the story. Too bad he’s not real… or is he?

All photos from barnesandnoble.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 19

GOOD SUMMER READ?A&E

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Scholastic/Scholastic Press. 2012. (9780545424929).

The Raven Boys is a thrilling adventure that captures you and takes you down the supernatural path with a daring girl named Blue, four complicated guys and one life-altering quest to find the Glendower King.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Penguin Group/Dutton Juvenile. 2012. (978-0525478812).

Hazel and Augustus meet and forge a relationship at a support group for kids battling cancer. As they struggle with the “side-effects of dying,” they come to learn the strength of wishes, the complexities of long human lives, and the wondrous ways of the universe.

Where She Went by Gayle FormanPenguin Group/Dutton Juvenile. 2011. (9780525422945).

This sequel to Gayle Forman’s If I Stay is narrated by Adam, Mia’s ex-boyfriend. Shortly after the devastating accident

that killed Mia’s family, the talented cellist moves to New York, where an accidental meeting brings them back together.

Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Philomel; First Ed. 2013. 039925692X

It's 1950, and the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie Moraine wants more out of life than the Big Easy has to offer. She devises a plan get out, but a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie tangled in an investigation that will challenge her allegiance to her mother, her conscience, and Willie Woodley, the brusque madam on Conti Street. Josie is caught between the dream of an elite college and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans lures her in her quest for truth, dangling temptation at every turn, and escalating to the ultimate test. With characters as captivating as those in her internationally bestselling novel Between Shades of Gray, Ruta Sepetys skillfully creates a rich story of secrets, lies, and the haunting reminder that decisions can shape our destiny.

All photos from barnesandnoble.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 20

A&E

The second coming of Marky MarkHipsters, beatniks, and *ee-spirits wi" fi" his shoes as he departs WHS

By Mark LawrenceJagRoar Staff

Greetings fellow Jaguars, Welcome to my final appearance as a

columnist here in the JagRoar! It is sad, but like all good things, this too must come to an end. My time here has been wonderfully vague and neurotic in a way that is especially reminiscent of the Funky Bunch – many of you who have had the disservice of sharing my crooked path can certainly agree. It has been such a pleasure to share a part of myself with you, awkwardly expositional though it may have been, and to have potentially grown a bit in the process.

Over the past few editions, I have shared with you some of the inner workings of my mind – just a few of the idiosyncrasies that make me Marky Mark. I’ve used this column as an open journal for you to soak up the humor of my misfortunes, but the time has come for me to move on. I'm going to leave this last entry to you, Windham High School, the place that has raised me to be as honest and snarky as I can possibly be. Without this place and the people who call it home, the craziness that is my life would seem far less interesting than it does today.

More specifically, however, I'd like to dedicate this last column to a group of WHS students who are especially significant to me: the hipsters, the beatniks, the free spirits, the other Marky Marks. You guys are the future of my movement. I pray that one day soon each of you will have the courage to break out and show yourselves with pride – to cause a ruckus simply in the name of making things slightly more interesting. I hope you will be fostered under the wings of Windham High School in

the same way that I was, and that you will have the same willingness to manifest your own destinies. I have cherished nearly every moment of my time here and very much enjoyed the many amazing friendships I've built with students and teachers alike – I can only hope that you, the second coming, will feel the same. Only you can carry the torch now.

To conclude, I’ve come to the realization that my future is coming for me, whether or not I like it.

Needless to say, I intend to stop my future in its tracks and ride it off into the sunset without a single apprehensive moment. I’m excited to embrace the many opportunities that I will find on my way and possibly even report them back to you all sometime in the future – it may be hard, but I’m sure I’ll find my way. In any case, it has been a pleasure to meet you all; I wish nothing but the best for each and every one of you. I’m sure that we will all find great happiness and success, but not without a few misadventures along the way – I guess we’ll have to wait and see!

Until I come again JagNation,Marky Mark

Mark Lawrence photo

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 21

Student-produced plays are a big hitA&E

By Sophie SamuelsJagRoar Staff" This year, for the annual Strawberry Festival, two eager students volunteered to help each other direct two student-produced plays that would be debuted there. These two students were Ram Sheth and Brittany Missert, both freshman. " The plays were entitled “Pity the Fool” (directed by Ram) and “Looks Get in the Way” (directed by Brittany). They both helped each other direct each of the plays, and each participated in the others’ work. " Although the cast was small, they worked hard. The cast members were Matt Noel, Nicholas Holmes, Brittany Missert, Ram Sheth, Sarah Zannoni, and Rebecca Mitchell. " Each play was humorous, light, and short, and aimed to the children that would attend the Strawberry Festival. " It took about 2 months to put together, and Ram said, “I think it went pretty well, and it was very successful. People seemed to enjoy the plays and found them relatable. They were pretty contemporary as well.” " Overall, after two performances at the festival, the two directors were content with their affect on the public.

Photo credit to Ram Sheth Nicholas Holmes in his costume for “Pity the Fool”.

Photo credit to Ram Sheth From le, to right: Rebecca Mitche", Matt Noel, Brittany Missert, Ram Sheth, Sarah Zannoni, and Nicholas Holmes.

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 22

2013 spring sports sum upBy Kelsey FedericoJagRoar Staff Every coach, athlete, and team should be proud with the way each sport represented WHS athletics this season. " We start off with Division 11 boy’s baseball who finished off with a regular season record of 11-6, 5th seed overall. These boys had a superb season, gaining victories over teams like Milford and Manchester West, while most of their losses were close calls, two of which landed in a tight 3-2 loss. They landed themselves in the semi-finals, but lost in a tough

battle that concluded their season. " Division 11 girl’s softball follows with a record of 11-5, also ranking as 5th seed. It’s no surprise that the girls were able to pull off such an amazing record and as many wins as they did, including a 7-3 win over 2nd seeded Con-Val Regional.

Division 1 boy’s volleyball has had a fantastic run with a regular season record of 14-2, making it all the way to the championship against number one ranked Salem High School. It is extremely impressive how the

boys were able to pull off getting to this game when Salem has had a phenomenal record over the past 20 or so years with boy’s volleyball. Despite their loss in the championship game, it was a fantastic season for the boys and only good can come from it. " Division 11 boy’s tennis had an amazing run this, tying with Lebanon for second

place, while the record of

the girl’s tennis team of 1-13 does not support all the incredible strives the girls made this season.

Division 111 boy’s lacrosse had a solid spring season with a regular season record of 8-9 including a nail biting 14-13 win over Manchester West.

The girl’s lacrosse team had a phenomenal season, not only competing against a few Division 1 teams, but winning the Division 111 State Championship. It was well deserved for this team of dedicated girls.

Overall, Windham High School had an incredible spring season and it served as a great way to wrap up this 2012-2013 year!

Sports

Photo courtesy of windhamsd.org

Photo courtesy of unionleader.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 23

GIRLS LACROSSE WIN CHAMPIONSHIP By Kelsey FedericoJagRoar Staff

The Division III WHS girl’s lacrosse team won their state championship last week against Lebanon High School!

They put up a solid fight the first half, but it was neck-and-neck in those minutes, Lebanon just trailing one or two goals behind this amazing Windham team. But nonetheless, Windham was able to stay up and never fall behind once the entire championship game. They put on a show the second half while lighting up Lebanon’s goalie, ending with a score of 21-12.

Tori Cipollone was a key force on the Windham side as well as phenomenal f reshmen Hope Curtis and Lexi Lewis, who put on a show not just this game but also the entire season.

Melissa Cino and Courtney Sweeny were successful in putting

the ball in the net constantly and consistently throughout the entire game. Congratulations, girls!

Senior Jenny Garner readies herself for a draw in the Division III Girl’s Lacrosse Championship.

SPORTS

Freshman Hope Curtis plays tough defense on a Lebanon attack player.

By Kelsey Federico

Kelsey SchiebelSuffolk University

Division III Women’s Basketball

Kate Farrell Brandeis University

Division III Women’s Cross Country &Women’s Track and Field

Andrew PesciSouthern New Hampshire University

Division II Men’s Soccer

Julia BushellWPI

Division III Women’s Swimming

Mike Sheahan WPI

Division III Men’s Soccer

Danny CannoneBates College

Division III Football

Zach BretonFranklin Pierce University

Division II Football

Emma Boyd Ithaca College

Division III Women’s Cross Country

Chris Ulbrich Southern New Hampshire University

Division II Men’s Soccer

Danny RousseauUniversity of New Hampshire

Men’s Club Volleyball

Lindsey Selden Colorado State UniversityDivision I Women’s Soccer

Bernadette ConnorsBates College

Division III Women’s Basketball

Corey AlbericoCurry College


Kevin Cooney Merrimack CollegeDivision II Football

Joe LorenzBridgewater State University


Kaitlyn Sinclair Merrimack College

Division II Women’s Rowing

Look who’s being recruited!

Photo credits to unionleader.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 24

By Kelsey FedericoThe clock is ticking, future

college recruits. It’s time to act and it’s time to get your name out there so that you can live the dream of playing a college sport.

Don’t be a recruit who waits until the last minute to find a school.

It is crucial to follow this timeline in college recruiting. By freshman year, you should have a broad idea of where you want to go, but as time

dwindles down and you transition from sophomore to junior year, start to shave colleges off of your list in order to obtain a solid list of schools.

This list will vary depending on where you want to apply. If you are only looking at schools in New England, your list will be shorter than someone looking all across the country.

Once you have compiled a few schools that you are primarily focusing on, schedule some tours and sign up for camps at these schools

to give these coaches a chance to see you play.

If they like what they see, they will probably want to see you at a tournament, some game footage, and potentially invite you for an official visit. Again, narrow your choices down again by your junior or senior year and compare what the schools have to offer. Is that college closer to home? Will this offer your more money? You must compare each school and you will eventually find one that is perfect for you.

You will regret it if you wait until the last minute, Jags!

RECRUITING TIP OF THE WEEK

SPORTS

Your co"ege recruiting timeline

Photo courtesy of keithclaridge.com

Photo courtesy of swn.com

THE JAGROAR""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""JUNE 11, 2013

"PAGE 25

The JagRoar - June 2013

Documents

Transcript of The JagRoar - June 2013