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ROAR 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-haves and must-sees, Page 15 Photo courtesy www.principalspage.com
Moving forward Say goodbye to Class of ’13 this Friday, Page 11
Two teachers share parting words, Page 12
Four seniors’ plans for the future, Page 7
Who’s going to be playing where? Page 23
Summer reading special: What to read for homework, Page 14 What to read for fun, Page 18
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Opinion Bringing 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
JagROAR STAFF Ariana Mandra Editor In Chief Erin Preble General Staff Hannah Collins General Staff Kelsey Federico General Staff Daniel Farias Reporter/Photographer Hannah Harootian General Staff
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Casey Brennan General Staff Kelsey Kendzulak General Staff Alex DeSimone General Staff Sophie Samuels General Staff Ms. Katherine Lanzer Staff Adviser Mrs. Nancy Gaudet Staff Adviser Ms. Riana Cleveland Staff Volunteer
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Farewell to the 2012-2013 school year A lot has happened here in JagNation By Katherine Lanzer JagRoar 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!
Hoping to continue the newspaper tradition By Alex DeSimone JagRoar 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
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else, I hope you all have a tremendous. Be happy. Be safe. And most importantly, enjoy.
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OPINION
Paws Up... Paws Down By Sophie Samuels
Paws up to...
Paws down to...
“A really fun prom” - Kelsey Kendzulak, Grade 9
“Students whining about their grades” --Ms. Haky
Paws up to... “Being able to have advisory
this year; it was a good break from classes” - Bella Capone, Grade 9
Paws down to... “Having a big load of homework given to us even though we have to study for finals”
What students and teachers are thinking!
Paws down to... “The amazing seniors leaving us this year” - Zoe Perkins, Grade 10
Paws up to... “The great weather we’ve been having lately” -Ram Sheth, Grade 9
-Rachael Page, Grade 9
Paws down to... “Another great year of the band and Mr. Cassedy!”
“The fact that next year students are required to take a school bus to prom and the prom walk to the school is mandatory”
-Rebecca Mitchell, Grade 9
-Aleesha Zandieh, Grade 11
Paws up to...
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General News Tornadoes devastate Oklahoma By Casey Brennan JagRoar Staff MOORE, 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.
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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.
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New principal for WHS School Board selects Kaplan as new principal By 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 Photo credit to be one getting Spaulding High School 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
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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.
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SENIOR PROFILES By Ariana Mandra
Kenneth Hite Plans for next year: State College of Florida - Sarasota Major: Engineering Extracurriculars: Tennis and Swimming Favorite thing about WHS: The teachers
Va"en InDelicato Plans for next year: University of New Hampshire Major: Biological Sciences
Marie Pi"idge Plans for next year: Rochester Institute of Technology
Extracurriculars: Golf and Theater Favorite thing about WHS: The sense of community with the band and theater
Major: Biomedical Engineering Extracurriculars: Theater, Band and Student Council Favorite thing about WHS: How much of a family everyone is
James Reicher Plans for next year: University of New Hampshire Major: Accounting Extracurriculars: Swimming Favorite thing about WHS: The sports
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STYLES AND SMILES
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FASHION SHOW
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The struggle against bullying Local teacher informs about the issue in America By Katherine Lanzer JagRoar 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. """" "
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.
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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
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" “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
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END OF THE YEAR EVENTS Graduation approaches; say goodbye to the class of 2013 By 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.
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.
" 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
2013 School Laptop Return 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 sta 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.
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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
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SAYING GOODBYES Parting words of two WHS teachers
Tess McKinley
complained, laughed, cried, and shared many a story. (Keep the “Quotable Quotes” going, Anna!) "
How long have you worked at Windham, and what has
Also, a special thank you to Tom Darrin, my
mentor and Lisa Roeder, a superb department head.
your role been here? What's on the horizon for you this summer, next school "
This was my first year at WHS as English
year and in the years beyond?
Teacher and Theater Director. "
Although I am currently keeping options open
What are some of your fondest and/or most interesting
for the near future, I am hoping to be more involved in
memories of your time at WHS?
the performing arts – and to reduce my current 2-hour round trip daily commute!
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I am honored to have had the opportunity to
team teach with Cade Nethercott whose innovative and
What message would you like to pass on to students and
creative teaching has been a source of inspiration, and
staff ?
whose technological acumen has been the cause of perspiration. (He still has to press the power button for
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To students, I would say the same thing that I
have said to my own children: Do the thing you can’t
me!)
not do. (Maybe not the best phrasing coming from an "
It has also been a joy to have Anna Schechinger
English teacher but gets the point across.)
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To faculty and staff: Keep your wonderful senses
of humor!
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TO WHS TEACHERS Sonia Wong
What's on the horizon for you this summer, next school year and in the years beyond?
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How long have you worked at Windham, and what has your role been here?
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
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I have worked at Windham for three years.
to make the Olympic Archery Team sometime soon. As for teaching, I'm not sure. It's hard to teach with a
What are some of your fondest and/or most interesting
growing family and an intense training and competition
memories of your time at WHS?
schedule. It looks more and more like I will be teaching
history, writing, and Chinese as a homeschool or private
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My fondest and most interesting memories have
school teacher.
always involved my students. My fondest memory has been watching my archery team grow and consistently medal in tournaments; anytime when my students have
What message would you like to pass on to students and staff ?
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!
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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!
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GENERAL NEWS
SUMMER READING 2013 Assignment is due on Sept. 4 or 5, depending on day of your English class Incoming Freshman and Sophomores:
Juniors and Seniors:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Flamingo Rising by Larry Baker
by Mark Haddon
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:
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Arts & Entertainment Rapper Macklemore taking over radio
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By Ariana Mandra JagRoar 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
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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.
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Star Trek movie a must-see
Photo courtesy of www.empireonline.com By Kelsey Federico science fiction. For example, Spock, played by JagRoar Staff Zachary Quinto, whose personality is shown Whether it’s Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, through a mind of a highly intelligent Vulcan who or Star Wars, science fiction movies have rocked the lives by reason and logic, is escalated merely film industry for decades. through his robotic voice. Since the late ’90s, Star Trek has been a Furthermore, the casting of this movie was highly acclaimed action thriller film that has superbly done with starring actors Chris Pine, Zoe represented the epitome of the perfect picture Saldana, and Simon Peg. The setting as well is through dramatic and intense scenes and the absolutely jaw dropping, which is amplified even phenomenal acting. more when paired with its remarkably composed After the crew of Enterprise finds an music. unstoppable force of terror from within its own So go out right now and see Star Trek: Into organization, Captain James Kirk leads a manhunt Darkness! You will thoroughly enjoy this to a war-zone world to capture Khan, a one-man extraordinary film! weapon of mass destruction. Just the difference between character voices will make your interest in genres gear towards
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BERRY, BERRY COOL 30th annual Strawberry Festival draws thousands By Casey Brennan JagRoar 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. Photo from Nesmithlibrary.org, courtesy of the Friends of the The Friends of the Library of Windham Library of Windham (F.L.O.W.) worked hard setting up several days prior Thousands from Windham and F.L.O.W. volunteers work hard to the largest community event in surrounding towns came to take every year to put the Strawberry Windham every year. part in the festivities. At the Festival together and have always Activities were planned both festival, you could purchase books been extremely successful in inside and outside the high school. for a low cost, play games, watch fundraising hundreds of dollars for Since it was extremely hot on performers, eat, enter raffles, and the Nesmith Library. Saturday, many came inside to cool enjoy the homemade strawberry down from the heat. shortcake.
WHS art student wins prize in exhibition By J. Robbins, Art Teacher and N. Gaudet, JagRoar Staff Adviser
Above: ”My Lunch” by Thomas Anderson (Ceramic)
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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.
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LOOKING FOR A By Deborah Tharp WHS Library Media Specialist Insurgent by Veronica Roth Harper 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 Hopkins Simon & 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 Levithan Random 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 Lowry Houghton 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 Picoult Simon & 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?
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GOOD SUMMER READ? 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 lifealtering 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 Forman Penguin 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.
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The second coming of Marky Mark Hipsters, beatniks, and *ee-spirits wi" fi" his shoes as he departs WHS By Mark Lawrence JagRoar 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 " PAGE 20
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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
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Student-produced plays are a big hit
Photo credit to Ram Sheth Nicholas Holmes in his costume for “Pity the Fool”.
By Sophie Samuels JagRoar 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 From le, to right: Rebecca Mitche", Matt Noel, Brittany Missert, Ram Sheth, Sarah Zannoni, and Nicholas Holmes.
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Sports 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 By Kelsey Federico able to pull off such an amazing JagRoar Staff record and as Every coach, athlete, and many wins as they team should be proud with the did, including a 7-3 way each sport represented WHS win over 2nd athletics this season. seeded Con-Val " We start off with Division Regional. 11 boy’s baseball who finished off Division 1 with a regular season record of boy’s volleyball has 11-6, 5th seed overall. These boys had a fantastic run had a superb season, gaining with a regular victories over teams like Milford season record of and Manchester West, while most 14-2, making it all Photo courtesy of windhamsd.org of their losses were close calls, two the way to the of which landed in a tight 3-2 loss. championship against number one the girl’s tennis team of 1-13 does They landed themselves in the ranked Salem High School. It is not support all the incredible semi-finals, but lost in a tough extremely impressive how the strives the girls made this season. boys were able to pull Division 111 boy’s lacrosse off getting to this game had a solid spring season with a when Salem has had a regular season record of 8-9 phenomenal record over including a nail biting 14-13 win the past 20 or so years over Manchester West. with boy’s volleyball. The girl’s lacrosse team Despite their loss in the had a phenomenal season, not championship game, it only competing against a few was a fantastic season Division 1 teams, but winning the for the boys and only Division 111 State Championship. good can come from it. It was well deserved for this team " Division 11 boy’s of dedicated girls. tennis had an amazing Overall, Windham High run this, tying with School had an incredible spring Lebanon for second season and it served as a great way Photo courtesy of unionleader.com place, while the record of to wrap up this 2012-2013 year!
2013 spring sports sum up
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GIRLS LACROSSE WIN CHAMPIONSHIP By Kelsey Federico JagRoar Staff The Division III WHS girl’s lacrosse team won their state championship last week against Lebanon High School!
the ball in the net constantly and consistently throughout the entire game. Congratulations, girls!
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.
Freshman Hope Curtis plays tough defense on a Lebanon attack player.
Senior Jenny Garner readies herself for a draw in the Division III Girl’s Lacrosse Championship.
Tori Cipollone was a key force on the Windham side as well as p h e n o m e n a l f r e s h m e n Ho p e Curtis and Lexi Lewis, who put on a show not just this game but also the entire season.
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Melissa Cino and Courtney Sweeny were successful in putting
Look who’s being recruited! By Kelsey Federico Kelsey Schiebel Suffolk University Division III Women’s Basketball
Mike Sheahan WPI Division III Men’s Soccer
Chris Ulbrich Southern New Hampshire University Division II Men’s Soccer
Corey Alberico Curry College Division III Football
Kate Farrell Brandeis University Division III Women’s Cross Country & Women’s Track and Field
Danny Cannone Bates College Division III Football
Danny Rousseau University of New Hampshire Men’s Club Volleyball
Kevin Cooney Merrimack College Division II Football
Andrew Pesci Southern New Hampshire University Division II Men’s Soccer
Zach Breton Franklin Pierce University Division II Football
Lindsey Selden Colorado State University Division I Women’s Soccer
Julia Bushell WPI Division III Women’s Swimming
Emma Boyd Ithaca College Division III Women’s Cross Country
Bernadette Connors Bates College Division III Women’s Basketball
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Joe Lorenz Bridgewater State University Division III Football Kaitlyn Sinclair Merrimack College Division II Women’s Rowing
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RECRUITING TIP OF THE WEEK Your co"ege recruiting timeline By Kelsey Federico The 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
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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!
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