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VOLUME 43 ISSUE 1
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
North Harford Renaissance Fest draws crowd;
Drama department hosts event CHLOE WARD Reporter
With the North Harford Renaissance now in the past, there is consideration on making it a new tradition for the school as a new unique staple of the drama program. The event itself had a large turnout with Mrs. Nancy Green, the drama teacher and event coordinator, receiving 15 boxes of canned good donations throughout the three hour event, which will be donated to Mason Dixon "just in time for the holiday," she says. The goods were used as payment by the door, each guest required to bring two, unless they were in costume, in which case they only had to bring one. Each guest got to decide which prince or princess to hand in their donations to, and the one who had the most was crowned king or queen of the event. In the end, Senior Alyssa Alford was crowned queen, who gave a brief ice-cream related coronation speech. After payment, guests would be led by a characterized tour
guide to the various performances or stands. The journalism booth was the first stop on arrival, where Mrs. Chandler gave out free clothing and sold homegrown peppers. The journalism kids did hand painting, mask making, and had a photobooth in front of a green screen with a large selection of costumes. In the outdoor classroom section, guests could sit to eat food from the Eats n’ Sweets stand that sold burgers, Kona Ice, or the popular peppermint hot chocolate served from the food trucks. While eating, they could enjoy various Shakespearean performances held by the drama club. Other performances and characters included the bickering Romeo and Juliet, entertaining jesters, and the four witches that were making a mysterious concoction at the entrance of the haunted Shakespearean graveyard trail. In the background creating ambience were Mr. Wojciechowski’s guitar ensembles, who played renaissance themed tunes for the first half, and Ms. Kate-
lynHemling’s harmonics, who put on a performance during the second half. “The musical components completely added to the atmosphere and gave performers in some of our smaller musical ensembles an opportunity to shine,” Green says. As an environmentally themed event, she believes the music, along with the many characters dressed in Renaissance attire, carried the festiStudents and teachers participating in the North Harford Renaissance. val to success. Actors, musicians, and stations were a part of the event. Photo Credits: Jen The drama Chandler and Nancy Green, collage compiled by Chloe Ward teacher hopes to carry on the room to develop and add compo- Romm, the many clubs that parevent as a tradition, and improve nents to an event like this. It has ticipated, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. it every year. “I would love to see great potential,” she says. Green Green, and Mr. James, who had more classes--English and Histo- would also like to thank dra- played as Shakespeare during the ry get involved–there is so much ma club president senior Chloe renaissance festival.
Newborn lambs provide opportunity for hands-on learning JESSICA FANNIN IDR Editor
In the NH barn there are two new additions to the family: two baby lambs! According to Aimee Densmore, the agriculture teacher, “the students were so excited to hear the news.” Senior Beverly Bigelow, said, “she was expecting lambs, but not the news of them coming to the school so soon.” She also thought, “of course they were born on a day when there was no school, because it always happens that way.” The agriculture teacher explained that when they get a new sheep they “borrow a ram, which is the male, from a local farmer.” After they breed the sheep, “the ram goes back where it came from.” Densmore said she had “no fears for the birthing of the lambs because of situations in the past where the lambs were turned the wrong way. [She] was able to go in and reposition the animals so they could be born the right way.” The experience was special for the teacher because, “the sheep
were actually at [...] [her] house right now [and they] have to takes care of most of the lambs' for a little while. So just the con- make sure they keep nursing and needs.” tinuation of the sheep family at that the mom is okay.” Aside from the mom they have, NH and keep“heat lamps in ing the herd their stalls begoing was cause it’s been neat.” really cold Helping the at night and birth of the good straw lambs was so that makes a special to Denbed for them sore because, to lay in.” “the sheep Bigelow were actually revealed that, at [...] [her] “to take care house for a of the lambs little while. [...] [she] So just the helps the continuation freshmen kids of the mothcheck the er, daughter, mothers udand then the ders and catch granddaughthe lambs to ter in the barn lock them in was neat.” at night.” The lambs enjoy the last of the warm weather outside the barn. Once the By taking lambs are Densmore says they “made sure everything was safe, warm, and care of the anborn, Dens- clean.” Photo credit: Jessica Fannin. imals, Densmore said they more said “have to make the students sure they are able to walk and The agriculture teacher “learn the responsibility of taking nurse before the lambs can be left claimed that caring for a baby care of animals and how to socialwith their mom. They depend on lamb, “is not much different from ize them. They learn how to get their mother more than anything other animals, the mom is what the lambs used to students and
other people.” The agriculture teacher’s favorite part about getting new animals is, “just the experience that the students get.” She loves, “seeing them take care of the animals and the excitement in the barn that a new animal creates.” Bigelow says her favorite part about the lambs is watching them “slowly become fluffy!” She described them as, “very calm and a little skittish.” According to Densmore, “the sheep are bred at NH every year so the students in FFA can show them at the Harford County Farm Fair in July.” She claims they “do fairly well as the students have gotten second and third place before. If they are females they come back to the barn, but if they are males they are sold.” Densmore also stated that, “NH is the only school with these animals and probably the only school in the state with a program like this.” Hereford High School, “trying to build a barn right now and bring back their agriculture program.”
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Harford County Sheriff budgeting; Healthy food expense Looking into budget for more body cams for officers VIEWPOINT While many counties in Maryland have been adding body cams to an officer’s daily uniform, over the years the money amounts for cameras have added up. The sheriff hopes an increase in the budget would greatly benefit. “Body-worn cameras for the Harford County Sheriff’s Office are expected to cost $2.7 million over five years, and staff would receive a pay bump to be competitive with other agencies, according to the proposed budget.” Says the Baltimore Sun In 2017 Harford County had a pilot body cam program, which gave 10 officers cameras, and “Both of these operating systems [body cams and in-car camera systems] have proven to be valuable tools in the investigation of crimes and citizen complaints." said the sheriff’s office. The office said they hope to have all officers wearing body cams by January of 2022. “Body-worn cameras may result in better transparency and accountability,” says the Nation-
al Institute of Justice. Use of camera footage from the body cams or in-vehicle cameras can help with legitimacy from the officers and other parties and community around them, in case an incident evolves to a point of arrest, court, or any other reason the footage would be needed. “Beyond the costs of the equipment — and storage of the body camera footage — the office would employ more people to manage the video if Harford County Executive Barry Glassman’s proposed $1 billion fiscal year 2022 budget is adopted asis.” Says the Baltimore Sun. This proposed budget would bring in many advantages not only because it would provide direct evidence, but would provide more employment because somebody has to be looking through all the footage and more opportunities to be brought onto cases. It would be extremely beneficial all around. “Another benefit of body-worn cameras is their ability to provide law enforcement with a surveillance tool to promote officer
safety and efficiency and prevent crime,” says the National Institute for Justice. A person who is committing a crime or planning on committing a crime would be less likely to do so if an officer would have their face directly on the camera. While some wouldn’t care if there's a camera in their face to stop them, we now have a closer image of them to look out and find them faster. “The budget takes effect with the start of the new fiscal year July 1… it would take time to get about 600 cameras to 300 deputies. The office aims to have a fully operational program between November and the end of the year,” says the Baltimore Sun. If this goal of cameras being added by 2022 is still the current plan, we should start to see some sort of impact. Although cost is expensive, Harford County’s sheriff would benefit from more cameras because of accurate information for officers and the community and help provide people with a trustworthy source.
Patience problems with preorder LAYTON HILLIER Copy Editor
Preorders are the worst. We’ve all been there, waiting with bated breath for a product to ship, to show up at your door and bring tons of serotonin previously unknown. It’s always a pain when you look at the product’s website only to realize that it was preorder only. And you’ve got months to wait before you get your prize. Preorders are great in theory: they make it easy for manufacturers to have an exact number of products to create so they can get production done quickly and effectively. I know that impatience is my biggest problem–I hate waiting for things. When I have a choice, I like spending money, but only
when there’s money to spend. It’s one of those things that doesn’t get better with time and instead gets worse. I know it’s a never-ending cycle, but even I can’t justify buying more things when I have so much that hasn’t arrived yet. Even right now, I have plenty of orders for Shopify waiting to ship. From jewelry to a full-on Soprano Ukulele, there is plenty I’m waiting for. Endlessly passing days, getting slower and slower until it’s been a full six months. Companies who communicate with their customers, giving them detailed summaries of where their packages are in production, and updates when there are shipping delays are wonderful, especially when juxtaposed against the companies that take your money and run, leaving you in the dark about shipping and making you worry that it was a scam after all. Scams, in this day and age, are increasingly common, and after months of waiting, it’s easy to fall victim to assuming you’ve been scammed, only for the package to miraculously show up at your door the very next day. E-commerce is a billion-dollar industry, but some of the companies that dominate the industry can’t even communicate with their customers. I get it, a lot is
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going on in the world, from corona virus to labor shortages, there are plenty of reasons for a company to ignore me on a personal level. Obviously, that’s hyperbolic. I get it, I work retail, I know how badly supply chain problems at the beginning affect the final product, making customers wait weeks or even months for products that they genuinely need. It doesn’t stop me from every once in a while, checking the mailbox, thinking that somehow, someway, the company who has been radio silent for months finally followed through. Since writing this, I’ve received another delay. They seem to all go the same way, “Dear customer person, we messed up, sorry, maybe you’ll get it one day, who knows.” I don’t really mind, my impatience is easily resolved by simply waiting; if I close the app and the word document, it’s not my highest priority. It doesn’t stop me from wondering about the what ifs around my order. Did my payment get declined? Did I somehow commit fraud and flee to another country unknowingly? Who knows, not me, and not the company behind the delays.
News Editors: Summer Grace, Kris Gray Opinion/Editorial Editor: Kylie Redding, Hannah Krizek Features Editor: Evan Kuzemchak IDR Editor: Jessica Fannin Society, Students & Culture Editor: Meghan Kalck Video Editor: Jackie Bultman, Andrew Hartlove, Silvia Martinez Copy Editor: Ben Iampieri, Layton Hillier Social Media Coordinator: Grace Feldbush
EDITORIAL Everyone needs to eat to survive. But it’s not always easy to make good dietary choices. Why? Healthy food is significantly more expensive. “On average, healthier perishable foods were nearly twice as expensive as unhealthy packaged foods,” according to the University of Drexel. Food should be affordable to everyone. Especially healthy food. Everyone deserves healthy food. People shouldn’t have to worry about whether they can afford food that's healthy for them. That should be the last of their worries. They should be worried about their jobs, taxes, school, etc. Unhealthy food is less expensive so people are going to buy it more. Everyone should have equal chances to buy food that's good for them and food that isn’t. This isn’t saying that everyone has to eat healthy but everyone should have the choice to pick and it should be equal. The cost of Greek plain nonfat yogurt sold at Target costs $3.69, while the cost of Yoplait original strawberry is $0.69 at Target. All
healthy food is mostly like this compared to unhealthy food. Fast food restaurants are everywhere. In America there are 197,653 fast food restaurants in 2021 according to IBIS World. Fast food is cheap and affordable for everyone. The cheapness of the food is making it so more people buy it, and when that happens the companies get more money which lets them produce more of their food. Grocery stores are going to want to sell these products that are doing good so they get more money. A lot of things aren’t fair but the choice of eating food that is good for you should be fair. This isn’t about judging how people eat. It's complaining about the cost of healthy food. People who don’t want to spend their extra money on good food shouldn’t have to. It's the healthy food thats so expensive. Food should be something that is available to everyone, which it is. But the food that's very available is poor for you and is made from terrible ingredients. The healthy food that's more expensive is the food that should be available for everyone, everywhere.
Climate change spells trouble EDITORIAL In an increasingly online world, digitized to the extent of our own, it might come as a shock to hear that one of the biggest countries on the internet is sinking. Nearly anyone on the internet can recognize the .tv suffix, from twitch.tv to Vice’s motherboard. tv, to ufc.tv. The suffix is marketed through Virginia’s VeriSign to tech and streaming giants. Making the tiny little island, Tuvalu, which The Guardian calls, “no more than a speck in the Pacific Ocean,” one of the most popular domain suffixes on the internet. Tuvalu has an estimated 10,400 people, according to Britannica, and a significant amount of the country’s wealth comes from their .tv country-code top-level domain (ccTLD), which was assigned to them 25 years ago, on March 18, 1996. In the past 25 years, the ccTLD has skyrocketed to popularity due to its massive association with television. According to NameBio, “there have been 859 reported .tv domain sales from [2012 to 2017], the top 100 of which totaled more than $1.4 billion.” What is a business if there is no country for .tv to support? The biggest challenge is cli-
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mate change. Rising waters spell danger for the small atoll, and coupled with frequent droughts, the country has enough trouble trying to stay alive fiscally. “A major threat to Tuvalu’s subsistence is the degradation of both land and marine resources. Sea level rise caused by climate change is a major contributor to this degradation and loss of biodiversity and natural resources”, according to the country’s website, Timeless Tuvalu Luckily for the climate change battered Tuvalu, commercial interests will likely remain in place, everyone, including Amazon, has a stake in the island nation’s well-being, should the Internet “The ccNSO policy mentions Tuvalu as an edge case. The report refers to a situation in which “Island state disappears, but interests (was: “commercial Interests” intended to keep ccTLD “alive”).” The answer: “If the code element is removed, the ccTLD is eligible for Retirement. Reason for removal is not of relevance.” The country needs more than just a fancy domain to keep itself afloat, it needs time, and resources that it doesn’t have. At the current pace, we are destroying the planet, Tuvalu is going to disappear, and with it, may go a sizable portion of our everyday websites.
The Cry of the Hawk newspaper is published 10 times a year by North Harford’s Journalism II/III class. All editorials and viewpoints express the feelings of those on the staff and not necessarily those of fellow students, administrators, or teachers. Please do not hesitate to submit letters to Advisor Jen Chandler in room D207. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, must be signed, and may not contain vulgarity.
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Finding my internet big sister;
This is your sign to find your own JACKIE BULTMAN Video Editor
Adoption process challenges; Unfair requirements involved EDITORIAL Although a child’s life is priceless, the cost to adopt a child is unnecessarily high, there are restrictive requirements, and many obstacles to overcome to adopt. Why is this the case when there are millions of children without families and real homes. No child wants to live a life like that. The Adoption Networks website overview condenses the domestic adoption process into a total of ten steps. Within those steps there are multiple conditions that could complicate the process tremendously. Additionally, state adoption laws are typically a ground law that is issued by the state, but additional requirements are seen at private adoption agencies, international adoptions and individual organizations. Stricter laws can help prevent people who are not fit to adopt, but can also stop people that are more than capable of adopting. Ground laws for each state include the age at which a person can adopt. The minimum age is 18 years old for a majority of states but in addition, some states say the individual has to be 18 and at least 10 years older than the child. This is seen in New Jersey and Nevada. In Maryland you have to be an adult and the consent of a child who is over 10 years old is needed. Members of the LGBTQ+ community have a notably harder time adopting a child although there are no places where it is illegal for them to adopt. The ability for multiple private organizations to refuse to work with couples or individuals based on their sexuality is extremely unfair. To discriminate because of a person's sexual identity should be illegal, it does not prohibit someone from being a good parent. The American Adoptions website states “according to the
law you can adopt, but a private organization could still refuse to serve you.” Many international countries also legally restrict homosexual couples from adopting children. The health of a person looking to adopt is another factor that comes into consideration in the adoption process, which yes health obviously is a factor in everyones life, but shouldn’t be a make it or break it factor in this process. If an applicant suffers from diagnosed mental illness, overweight, or has a chronic illness they are less likely to make it through the selection process according to the Mental Help website. What is supposed to happen to them, for something entirely out of their control and not in their hands. Lifestyles for parents looking to adopt are highly specific; families that like to travel have a significantly lower selection rate. As well as the finances of a family, to adopt a person needs to be extremely financially stable. Overall, the cost to adopt with an agency ranges from $30,500 to $48,500, to adopt individually it could cost upwards of $25,000 to $38,000. For an average working person this is not usually attainable. The Adoption Network states an average of 140,000 American children are adopted each year. This number could be higher if there was more aid for adoptive parents. AdoptTogether is a wonderful non-profit organization that raises money to help parents pay for the adoption costs. There is also a Federal Adoption Tax Credit which provides around 14,300 to the multitude of adoption expenses. It should not be hard for parents to attain aid and for that aid to be limited. Especially for international adoptions since there are additional travel costs that are included in the overall cost.
Is it weird to say that a girl on a screen changed my life? Now granted she exists in real life, but I only know her through the internet. And yet it feels like I know her as a “in the flesh friend.” This girl is Indy Blue. With a name like that she must be important and she is, at least to me. Social media presence, Instagram influencer, and proud owner of her brand Lonely Ghost. Indy writes blog posts or narratives that relate directly with
each of her clothing drops. But the best way to connect with her is through Instagram, where she pours her heart into paragraph long captions about the tender emotions of life. To me, there is just something different about being raw on the internet-a place full of ugly people who hide behind digital veils. To spew out your raw emotions and struggles in a place where it can be instantly slaughtered, is an act of courage. And yet in this effort, she has developed a community of like minded people. People who relate to the same emotions or just people who are touched by her ability to put emotions into words. Each of her clothing drops for Lonely Ghost promotes ideas of building each other up, contrasting society’s urge to break each other down whether we mean it or not. Like her “Cool2Care” line featuring a monologue for girls who felt like they always cared too much about things in life. She emphasizes embracing being the
friend that cares, or the girl that gets attached too easily. Because it’s 2021. It’s cool to care. Or, her “Self-Love Club” line, a collection dropped on Valentine’s for all the single girls out there. Be your own Valentine, she says. Then highlights the need to rewire your brain that loving yourself is nothing to be ashamed of. She provides resources full of self love tips and all the instances where you need to love yourself. Her messages are exactly what every teenage girl needs to hear when they are in the “self discovery” stage. Her persona has made me more confident and most importantly challenged me to embrace who I am as an individual. And I know for a fact she is not the only influencer out there who would help you achieve the same. So, I am telling you to go find your own Indy Blue. Go find someone who feels and sounds like you. Go find a positive influence on a normally toxic social media platform. Because I just know every girl needs an online big sister.
Setting yourself much higher;
Beating pretty privilege BEN SERSEN News Editor
Pretty privilege is the belief that people who are viewed as more physically attractive are treated to a different set of guidelines as their peers who may be less physically attractive or just seen as less physically attractive. According to a study by Markus M. Mobius and Tanya S. Rosenblat, attractive people are seen as better workers by their employers. In the same research that defined the term “beauty premium”, a study was conducted to determine the effects of beauty on the hiring process. Within it, employers viewing photographs of potential employees were inclined to increase salaries by nearly 10.5% to attractive people. As much as I want this article to speak in regards to how to eliminate the pretty privilege, I simply do not have that power. What I offer in return is the ability to win the game that is “The beauty premium.”
First, your appearance matters, not how you look, but how you appear to others. You cannot change how you look, you must embrace that to the absolute fullest. Presentation is the aspect of appearance that you can control. Presentation is a hard art to master, however knowing how to fit into the situation you are in is an absolute must, if you are going to stand out, do it right. Simply dressing well and putting yourself off as someone who cares about their appearance often puts you in a higher category in terms of “beauty” than the person who consistently dresses in sweatpants and a hoodie regardless of their looks. Second, Confidence, if you believe that you are below everyone, this will lead to everyone seeing you the same way you see yourself. Nothing good results, except maybe realizing it needs to be fixed, but thats alot easier said than it is done. View yourself with pride, do not look into a classroom and believe you are better than everyone, instead view a classroom as merely an audience in which hatred or positivity do not matter, their attention does not matter. What truly matters is how you see yourself in the moment, if you feel confident, you will subconsciously act as a higher standing individual and teenagers and young adults do not often have the mind to go against this. Most everyone will simply fall into your mentality and you will realize that merely having confidence sets you so much higher socially and in your own mind.
Third and lastly, oral skills such as communication and socializing are the absolute easiest way to win the game, if dressing nicely is out of the picture, and your confidence is lacking, learning how to speak clearly and with a purpose oftentimes stands out in the crowd. Personality can entirely weigh out the way someone looks if it’s all done right. If your nice person, but having a rough day with the way your dressed, or you just think you don’t look so good, well personality matters too. Picture that one person you know that can break an entire group out of awkward silence no matter how much talking they do, even when they are nearly the only one talking, you never really notice because they have the ability to keep everyone entertained and talking back. These are the quiet skills that push you above others, these are the small things that make a massive difference. With these three simple tricks in mind, you can run your world. By keeping presentation, confidence, and communication in your mind with every beating heart that you encounter throughout your life, you will rise much higher in not only others minds, but your own as well. In the end, your opinion is the only one that will ever affect you, even when others are being negative, their opinion only gets to you when you let it. Do not let the water around the ship in, only then will the ship sink. Do not let their opinions matter, because only then will you sink. It’s just not worth it, at
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Treat people with kindness; Fighting draw of nicotine Differing opinions do not excuse hate KYLIE REDDING Op/ed editor
We were all taught the golden rule from a young age—treat others the way you want to be treated… right? I know you’ve at least been told that if you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all, haven’t you? Then why are these policies so difficult to grasp and to live by? Is it a lack of understanding, a lack of caring, a lack of morals or maybe all three? I’m genuinely asking, because I am so baffled at the amount of ignorance and hate that our school has dealt with in just the first month and a half that we’ve been back. And I’m willing to bet that the solution is pretty simple… what if, we all just worried about our-
selves? I know that’s a crazy concept, but I promise it will make everyone’s lives easier. Why spend your time and energy worrying about people or things you don’t like anyway? Prime example—the new gender-neutral bathrooms. I know not everyone realizes this, but if you don’t feel the need to use them you could always just… not use them. Taking the signs down and making fun of the students who actually appreciate the new installment isn’t going to change anything, except maybe making the school pay for new signs to be made. And the same goes for how people treat LGBT+ students in general—I’m not saying that you need to change your opinions, but it costs nothing to be kind. You don’t believe in being gay? Then don’t date the same gender. You don’t like pride flags? Then don’t buy one. But I’m sure you appreciate the fact that it’s a free country, so don’t go out of your way to ruin it for the people who do use their freedom to partake in those things. They’re just trying to live their life the same as you.
Similarly, how does it make sense to show up to a club you openly don’t support just to be disruptive, when that time could be dedicated towards things you do support? It’s almost like you can disagree with something and still not go out of your way to make the people involved feel uncomfortable. You don’t see people showing up to the FFA or any other club to disrupt meetings do you? I have no room to ask people to be quiet about their opinions, but there’s a mature way to express them. Anyone can spread a post around with vulgar language, or vandalize our school, but it takes courage to initiate a conversation with someone about your thoughts. Bottom line, don’t be awful. I think I speak for a lot of people in saying that I am more than happy to engage in a productive discussion about differing viewpoints—and I even encourage you to take action through proper channels if an issue is that important to you—but nothing excuses bigotry, or hatred. If anything, acting out reminds us why we take a stand in the first place.
Art doesn’t come for free; Creators are not dispensable LIORA TOLLIVER Reporter
“I can’t even draw a stick figure! Hey… can you draw me?” Every artist knows the dreaded words. Usually spoken after someone looks through your sketchbook without permission or peers over your shoulder to see that drawing you’ve been working on. Record scratch. What do you do now? If you decline, you risk being seen as rude and lazy. Agree, and you’re committed to a project you never wanted to start. “I do commissions, actually,” you might say as a nice middle ground. You wouldn’t mind doing it if you at least got paid. “A fully shaded headshot portrait is twenty-five dollars.” ...Unsurprisingly, they back off. You guess they didn’t realize your art was actually worth something. This is the position many, maybe even most, artists are put in on a regular basis. We’re put in uncomfortable situations because
people see our work as something they’re entitled to. Art is a skill that takes years to perfect, and just like other skills, we don’t owe our work to anyone. You wouldn’t go to a hair stylist or a computer programmer and tell them to do your work for free, so what difference do artists have that make people see their work as something inherently deserved? The answer is: Well… You know, I’m starting to think there isn’t one. People simply don’t understand the effort artists put into what they do. Part of that can be chalked up to just how easy some artists make it look. Someone may be able to finish a piece and make it look easy, but the word ‘look’ is really key to understanding the problem here. Hundreds of hours of work may have been put into getting the artist to that point. Every line they make represents years of effort, and that kind of skill doesn’t come for free. It looks easy because they’re skilled enough to be able to work quickly and efficiently - and while they may be able to work fast, time isn’t the only factor in determining worth. I’ll break it down a bit. When determining the cost of an art commission, many factors come into play. Time, yes - but also, materials, demand, complexity, and the purpose of the piece. All these elements come together to make an art piece worth
money, and doing that piece for free hurts the artist. Not only does it take away their time to work on their own projects, it takes away time from their ability to do art for people willing to pay. These issues don’t only apply to traditional (A.K.A non-digital) artists either. Digital artists face the same struggles, and often worse. Time and time again, digital art is regarded as less-than traditional art. Many digital artists like myself have been told at least once that “digital art isn’t real art.” (Sure… try telling that to the piece I spent five hours on last night.) It’s true that in some aspects, digital art is simpler. Mistakes are less permanent, stabilizers help lines look smoother, and colors are infinitely available. Though on the flip side, digital art requires its own skill set completely separate from traditional art. Comparing digital art and traditional art is like comparing apples and oranges. Or… maybe more like comparing granny smith apples to gala apples. Both are apples, they have the same basics, but that’s where the similarities end. To sum it all up in simple terms: art takes effort, effort costs money, and thinking otherwise is harmful and demotivating. So maybe, just maybe, in the future don’t treat us like we’re expendable.
EDITORIAL
There are a lot of places where students can find information about vaping and how unhealthy it is, how dangerous it can be. But, something is missing. Where is the information on how to stop this terrible habit? When students get caught vaping in a bathroom, they receive a packet labeled “Student Enrollment and Completion Instructions Tobacco Education 1.0 Online Course.” This packet instructs you on how to navigate to the website where you watch “3 modules with 40 minutes of videos” and after you are given a “multiple-choice assessment, and a checkout with an administrator for grading.” In the first module, you’re given three videos to watch, the first labeled “Tobacco Growth,” which is one minute and 36 seconds long. The second labeled “Cigarette manufacturing,” this one being one minute and 26 seconds long. And the third labeled “Cigarette smoke,” one minute and 18 seconds long. None of the videos on the sheet have anything to do with how to quit vaping, even in the second module which includes 23 minutes worth of video. The education course is about what nicotine and tobacco are and the effects they have on your body. Obviously, these kids have already started, knowing the risks and are more than likely addicted if they risk the possibility of getting caught just to get a buzz in school. A senior explains her experience going to an in-person course for tobacco education after getting caught freshman year. “They just told us that it was bad for us, they gave us no resources or information on how to quit [vaping].” A junior says that his body is “dependent on it and [he’s] not in the mental state to go through withdrawal.” The 16-year-old has tried quitting but “it never really worked.” Another senior says she was “peer pressured in seventh
grade” to try vaping by her sister, then continued to do it with friends. The girl has struggled with quitting and “sometimes at home [she] gets cravings.” According to health teacher Jacquelyn Williams, to combat nicotine use, the school has a penalty if you’re caught, which increases per number of times caught. They also have the HCPS Drug-Free School Zone policy and drug education from Elementary school to High school. The school could do more. They could provide a temporary substitution to vapes, such as patches and gum and educate parents and students about what the best way is for kids to quit. Another idea is weekly counseling with a teacher or guidance counselor who can help them set goals each week to help work them towards quitting. “Nicotine is one of the more addictive substances,” Williams says. “Withdrawal from nicotine is kind of like a very strong caffeine withdrawal.” According to many websites, nicotine is highly addictive physically and mentally, meaning habitual users not only crave the chemical and become accustomed to using nicotine in “certain situations, such as after meals or when under stress.” A freshman even admits that she uses nicotine to “not feel hungry” so she can “lose weight.” Quitting smoking and vaping is something even adults struggle with, so how are students as young as 12 years old expected to know how to quit when not hitting a Juul once an hour makes them sick? If someone doesn’t want to quit, they’re not going to. However, more than half the students who talked about vaping in a recent interview said they have tried to quit before but couldn’t without the proper resources. The school can and should be responsible for exhausting all resources in order to help our students instead of punishing them repeatedly for the same mistake they don’t know how to fix.
Did You Know? • More than 2 million U.S. middle school and high school use e-cigarettes • Out of those 2 million, 25% say that they use e-cigarettes o 56% of e-cigarette users have ever smoke cigarettes on a daily basis • The leading reason youth and young adults say they use e-cigarettes is liking the flavors. • At least 60 chemical compounds have been found in e-liquids (According to the FDA and Truth Initiative)
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Senior pursues passion of healthcare work NHS holds SUMMER GRACE News Editor Recently, senior Jamie Kavanagh has started an internship at Advanced Eye Care and Aesthetics, working alongside surgeons. The facility is located in South Bel Air and it hosts an optometry and ophthalmology wing. Kavanagh’s main advisor, Dr. Feulner, does her surgeries in a different location, since the OR is located in another building. Kavanagh works for an ophthalmologist and optometrists. In the office, her daily tasks are basic patient work-ups like checking eye pressure, vision, and asking basic vision ques-
tions. ”I also act as the diagnostic technician, which uses machinery that takes photos and measurements of the eye to check on the interior health,” Kavanagh describes. Regardless of her internship, Kavanagh’s dream job is a physician’s assistant. ”I love working alongside doctors, surgeons, and other technicians because it gives me the perspective of the many faces of the medical field,” she describes. A lesson Kavanagh has learned during her internship is, “how to put on a kind attitude even when [she’s] extremely stressed or pressed for time, because [she
has] to always be kind to patients and coworkers.” In addition, she’s also learned that when in doubt, ask questions. “Most likely the people around you want to see you succeed and maintain a positive environment,” Kavanagh explains. “This internship prepared me for a real career in the medical field by allowing me to see the administrative aspects of a doctors office, the behind-the-scenes part of basic office work, and how all the medical professionals’ work comes together,” she shares. On this journey, Kavanagh says she has also learned to respect receptionists because “their job
is much more complicated than it seems.” Her favorite aspects of being a healthcare worker are the patient interactions and how she is constantly challenged. “I love talking with patients and making friends with people that share the love of science,” Kavanagh says. Since the start of her internship, she’s seen a few cases of corneal abrasions (surface eye wound), metallic foreign bodies in eyes, or diseases like glaucoma or macular degeneration. “I’ve been interested in the medical field for as long as I can remember, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to work in it at this age,” she states.
Thefts in cafeteria create difficulty for staff GRACE FELDBUSH Social-Media Coordinator Mrs. Earliene Klapka is the Food Service Manager for multiple schools including North Harford High School. Since the beginning of the year, she and her co-workers have seen a rise in the number of thefts taking place. Klapka explains certain groups of students have been going into the cafeteria and handing water bottles to each other without paying for them. “When we catch them, they have the labels off and they tell us they brought them from home, but we know they did not because the waters are chilled,” Klapka says. Klapka says another common stealing method is when students take peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and put them in their clothing. “They mostly put them in their pockets, or they bring their lunch bags in here and fill their bags with cafeteria food,” Klapka says. Klapka explains if the stealing keeps up at this rate, they will have no choice but to stop selling snacks and will only have free
lunches along with water avail- cost it’s more than you think we able. lose,” Klapka says. Klapka states, Klapka explains the ladies at “You are getting a free meal every the register informed her that day, if you want extras, you must there were enormous amounts make sure to have money in your of stealing going on. “When I first caught someone stealing, I saw them put food in their pocket and I told the lady at the register to ask what was in their pocket,” Klapka says. She explains he took the food out and was directed to assistant principal Ms. Mock for punishment. She explains at least 25 sandwiches are stolen a day, along with multiple waters, chips, Lunch time workers Laura Klapka and Reand other nee Stotler by the cash register in the cafsnacks. “When eteria. PHOTO CREDIT: GRACE FELDyou add all the BUSH money up, those
account.” “One girl stole five waters at once, that one girl cost us five dollars,” Klapka says. She explains over 100 dollars have been lost, but even more than that. She says the massive amounts of stealing have been occurring since we came back into the school building. Klapka’s message to kids stealing is, “You think you are getting away with something, but you are just hurting the whole school, because if it keeps up everyone has to suffer through the consequences of no snacks, which is not fair to those who pay.” Klapka says at first students thought everything was free, which was the reason for stealing, but now all students are informed snacks cost extra. She believes it is just kids seeing if they can get away with stealing, and could lead from trends on TikTok that students are trying to participate in. “I really hope this stops because I am shocked at how much is being stolen, it has never been so bad in the ten years I have been here,” Klapka states.
Chess club begins monthly meetings CHLOE WARD Reporter
With each passing year, North Harford’s resume of clubs grows, with this year being no exception. As clubs make their comeback, a new competitor rises: The Chess Club. It all began in quarantine over Discord, a social media app. The club is led by presidents senior Solomon Brundridge, and senior Alex Lavitz, along with teacher advisor Benjamin Scarborough. Club President Brundridge explains that there are two different types of meetings held by the
club: Fridays during 2nd and 3rd lunch in room D308, when they will typically practice club activities. However, there are also after school meetings held during the third week of every month. During this time, beginners will be given tips and tricks on how to play, and be able to learn in a relaxed environment. Those who already know how to play either practice or compete in miniature tournaments after school. Club member senior Tessa Skrocki has been there since the beginning, after Brundridge told
her to join. She admitted she did not know how or if it was going to work virtually, but by using online chess club apps, they could begin practicing. She describes a typical meeting as “just finding a partner and playing them in a chill game of chess.” “Chess is a very intelligent game, and it’s honestly sort of dying,” Skrocki says, “also, it’s good to get teenagers off their phone and do something that requires so much thinking, like chess.” The president plans on organizing tournaments and other
events.. This includes competing with a Chess team from another school, but “it is still under the works.” Both Skrocki and Brudridge recommend people to join, even if they hardly know the game. Along with trying something new, it is also an opportunity to learn and meet people, as well as being “a place to relax from the stress of school,” according to Brundridge. “If you don’t really have anything going on, please join us in on the fun! You never know what could be awaiting.”
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MARISSA ALTENBURG H/S Editor On Nov 3, 2021 North Harford’s chapter held the sixty-ninth annual induction ceremony at 7 p.m. “There were 49 members inducted,” according to club advisor Mr. Richard Peddicord. Peddicord says there was a lack of student applicants this year. He attributes it to the online year prior and the fact that many students were unsure whether or not to be involved because of having just started coming back to school in person. President Jackie Bultman says “I hope we get to see more participants next year. The club is a good one to join as it dedicates time to import values such as service.” Peddicord also adds that there were struggles when it came to dealing with the making of the ceremony. “Usually I invite current members to come back and be recognized and then escort the new members up the stage as their names are called, but because we had to limit the numbers I could not bring the current members back,” Peddicord says. The ceremony for the 202021 year was held virtually in the spring due to the CDC guidelines at the time. The advisor adds that “it was nice to get back to the old tradition of what the ceremony looked like before the pandemic. Still two members of each student's family were allowed to attend.” The four pillars of the National Honor Society consist of the following. Character focusing on the students ability to demonstrate responsibility, honesty, and courtesy. Leadership, recognizing resourceful and problem solving students. Service recognizing voluntary contributions to one’s community. Finally scholarship, students in NHS are required to hold a minimum gpa of 3.0 on a 4.0 rated scale. Junior, Samina Dhani adds that her favorite part would be getting the cord and the actual paper certificate. It was also so much fun to be around all my friends who were also being inducted. Junior Kendall Fortune describes her induction as very rewarding. She felt my hard work was recognized and felt very accomplished.
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Planning for future opportunities HANNAH KRIZEK Op/Ed Editor While beginning to think about college, where to go, and what to do, planning college visits can be a start to it all. Getting the true feeling of a college campus and learning along the way, can help to move the process along. There is an abundant amount of steps taken in the process to college involving students, parents, guidance counselors, tour guides, and many others. Anyone can visit the guidance office, Mr.Johnstone says, “Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss college planning. We can assist you through the whole process. Counselors can also meet with both you and your parent/guardian throughout the college process.” Another parent and teacher at North Harford High School, Mrs. Larissa Arist, has a son that is a senior this year states, “I wouldn’t say it’s stressful, [it’s]more exciting to explore different colleges.” Math teacher and parent of senior, Mrs. Shelly Sparks also talks
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about what to think about when looking into colleges. “Think about the size of the school that you want (large, middle or small size), the type of environment you want to be in (urban, suburban, or rural), and the focus of the school (private, public, parochial, etc.) . Artist also hints at starting early as she states, “Start early! The summer before your senior year is a great time to visit some campus just to get a feel for whether you prefer big or small. Then, explore their websites.” As a junior and a senior “you receive three college visit days that are lawful,” according to Johnstone. Before going to look at schools in person, a lot of the time there are online orientation options. “Online orientation tours to determine if the school really could be a good fit for you,” says Sparks. After doing this, then looking at the schools in person is an option. Lina Goetz, who recently graduated in 2021, and is currently at Frostburg State University this year, says that, “going to visit is
so important cause you really get to see what it will be like going to that school and just get the whole feel.” She adds that it’s important to ask about the majors you are interested in when touring and making sure what you are interested in is a strong program at the school. Sparks says to, “make a spreadsheet of the prices, locations, feelings about the school, specialty offerings (academic, athletic, social, etc.), applications deadlines, scholarship opportunities, pros and cons. Update it constantly so you will have an easy way to compare and contrast the options.” This will help to keep it all organized in efforts to try and make the process easier. Johnstone’s biggest piece of advice involving college tours is, “please don’t wait until the last minute. This process takes time and planning and cannot be done in one night. See your counselor early!” It is important to take everything into consideration to make sure that college is something you love.
Student Advisory Council adds new member to group KRIS GRAY News Editor “When I found out that I was picked to be on the Student Advisory Committee for the Superintendent…I was pretty excited because I want to get more involved in the school...” Barquin explains.
sented] from every middle and high school of the county,” she says. During the meeting, members discussed “leadership projects that [they will] work on for each school.” In these assemblies, students throughout Harford County get to view “other people’s opinions and perspectives
Les faucons create change in France ANDREW HARTLOVE Video Editor
France is a country in Europe filled to the brim with a “rich culture and an impressive history” according to senior Hunter Cole. For a country with over 1,000 years of experience and wisdom, it comes with no surprise that they know a thing or two about running a country, said the senior. Right now, the North Harford French classes are one of many French classes in the US participating in and helping with the “Earth Optimism” project ran by The Smithsonian, which is a project that connects French and American schools in one place to discuss issues involving the environment and in the community to “create change” according to Junior Julia Eakes and French teacher Larissa Arist. They do so by creating Sustainability between France and The United States. Arist describes sustainability as a way to create a “healthy community” and maintain a “good environment” for us in the US. She and her students are communicating with a high school, located northeast of Paris, through a system called Twinspace.
project saying “it’s a good way to understand and learn from another country, who has a different angle than us.” Cole would later comment about cooperating with the French of all countries in the world, stating that “the French have this way of doing things with a lot of grace.” According to Cole, “if it’s French, usually it’s of good qual“The conversation concerning the environ- ity.” Despite having no relation ment and the community with any French classes at Harford, the senior is are ‘conversations we need to North completely in support of the project. have.” Cole brought up that there - Julia Eakes, was a possibility for a misunderstanding though, considering junior that the US and France speak two completely different lantimism is shoot- guages. According to Arist, this is zero ing for. Eakes believes the conversa- problem to her and her students. “Most communication is contions concerning the environment and the community are ducted in English, but some is in “conversations we need to have.” French,” she says. This can make things easy She also went on to comment that “it’s a super cool opportuni- for the French considering an ty” to go through with a project average of 57% of the people of France have a reasonable profilike this one. Other students from around ciency when it comes to speaking the school have heard wind of the English according to thelocal.fr, an English news outlet located in actions of the Earth Optimism. The senior is in support of the France. This system is practically a large-scale message board, a place where users can post ideas and others can comment on said ideas. Students at North Harford participating in this project say they are quite happy with the goal that World Op-
Junior Caroline Barquin on the boulevard at Ocean City. Barquin frequently spent time outdoors, including the beach. PHOTO CREDIT: CAROLINE BARQUIN According to Harford County Public Schools website, the purpose of this Council is to engage with the Superintendent and the Student Representative of the Board of Education in a meaningful dialogue of students’ views and perspectives. This communication between students and members of the board is ultimately supposed to identify the need for more educational and cultural inclusiveness and to improve the school environment based upon that information. NHHS’ principal Bryan Pawlicki sent out an email on October 6 that informed all students of this council. Students could submit applications in order to become a part of this program, and one of the students that was chosen was Barquin. Barquin is focused on “making sure that [she is] voicing everybody’s opinion, not just [her] own.” The Student Advisory Council’s first meeting took place on October 28. The meeting consisted of “about 30 students [repre-
on things,” she states. Other topics that were discussed during the meeting included “different issues…like mental health, equality in the school system, more representation of all races in the curriculum, and environmental problems at the school,” Barquin says. On the other hand, she states that she feels some pressure, “having to be like the voice of everybody”. But the benefits of this role outweighs the pressure according to Barquin. She believes that it provides her with “more leadership positions” which will “hopefully help [her] with getting into a good college.” Overall, Barquin’s main goal as a member of the Student Advisory Council to the Superintendent is to “make the school a better place because there’s a lot of problems,” she says. “Hopefully if I have my voice out there then we can get things done here (NHHS).” Outside of advocating for NHHS and the students and teachers in the community, Barquin’s hobbies include reading and spending time outdoors.
Mock trial gives students hands-on experience in law LIORA TOLLIVER Features Editor For students interested in drama, law, or socializing alike, the NHHS mock trial club offers new opportunities and experiences, according to club advisor Mrs. Melissa Winter. Mock trial is exactly what it sounds like: a fake trial which resembles a real one. Students meet up and play the parts of a trial, “Such as a witness or a lawyer,” says Winter. Mock trial can appeal to a wide variety of students while being a direct hands-on way to learn more about the judicial system. It’s also a way to meet other students with similar interests. “It’s a close knit group of students who support each other,” said Winter. Many people are still rebuilding their social lives from the pandemic. “I think the connection that students get from working so closely with each other is the most important thing,” Winter said. Mock trial can also serve as an opportunity for drama students to get a unique kind of practice. Winter stated that mock trial can be for “anyone interested in law or even some drama students who want to act as the role of a witness.” As for students interested in the law aspect, mock trial allows for a more realistic and in-
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depth court experience. “You actually go into a court building and compete against other schools,” said Winter. The event will provide a case to go through, and students will have the opportunity to communicate with a real lawyer for guidance.” Participants interact with Harford County and Baltimore County lawyers and judges, so students interested in genuine law careers will have opportunities to see them in action. “You can open up dialogue if [you are] interested in law because you work with real Harford County lawyers and meet other lawyers and judges for Harford County and Baltimore county,” said Winter. As well as professionals in the field, students will be able to meet other like minded students from NHHS and other schools. They’ll also be able to practice skills relating to professional interactions and public speaking. “For students who don’t like fast-paced large clubs, mock trial may offer a slower paced, smaller group. It’s a small group so if people are uncomfortable in large clubs. It helps students build confidence and self esteem because you asked to speak Winter said. Email Mrs. Winter, or speak to her directly for more information at Melissa.Winter@ hcps.org or in room D300.
Book Club returns for 21-22 school year KIMBERLY EDGAR Reporter
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our November meeting.” According to Cummings, she has been reading for such a long time already that book Book Club got together on club just seemed like the right Oct. 22 for the first time since decision. “I already spent so virtual learning, and according much time reading, I figured it to Media Specialist Bob Ott, would be good to join a club for “We learned a lot about difsomething I was already doing.” ferent books, plots, scenarios, Dhani and subsequently, life.” says that she This meeting took place joined book during the fourth lunch club because, period on Oct. 22 and “over the last lasted 30 minutes. Ott exfew years plains that it added a bit I really got of a challenge to complete into reading.” everything in such a short Dhani and amount of time, but he Cummings also adds, “all in all, I like say they the way club activities are enjoy parscheduled on Fridays...” ticipating. Junior Samina Dhani “I was states that she does not beimpressed lieve 30 minutes is enough with the time for book club meetings student-led because she felt “rushed”. Book club continues to keep the doors open to new discussions. Senior Clare CumThey were mings agrees with Dhani, members. The first meeting took place here at the liproactive, “When Book Club would brary. PHOTO CREDIT: Kimberly Edgar silly, serious, meet over Covid we had informative, about an hour for our meetings. I liked this much about Nov.’s theme,” says Dhani. etc.; just like life is. I also want to Ott confirms that Nov.’s give a shout out to our local HCPL better because it allowed each member to explain their books theme will be banned books., YA librarian, Suzy Vogtman. She is always very eager to join further and more in depth.” “I know this will bring some The theme for the month of awareness to the freedom to read our NHHS book clubs and we Oct. was “spooky” according to campaign that the American Li- appreciate having her,” says Ott. members Dhani and Cummings. brary Assoc. is trying to create Ott continues to encourage more Dhani chose Bird Box and Cum- via their sponsorship of Banned students to join and Cummings mings chose The Collective Books Week. We will discuss agrees. “I’d encourage anyone who Works of Edgar Allan Poe. the implications of censorship likes reading to join book club.” “I’ve always enjoyed Poe’s work, and I thought that it was definitely fitting of the spooky theme,” says Cummings. “We talked a little bit about our books, and it was very interesting to see what everyone’s book was about. We also talked
North Harford celebrates veterans in our community MATTHEW LEDFORD Reporter
Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans living or dead but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country with honor during war and or peacetime. The holiday was first called Armistice Day, which was established after the conclusion of World War I to remember the “war to end all wars.” It was pegged to the time that a
cease-fire, or armistice, occurred in Europe on November 11, 1918. This day is marked by parades and church services. In many places, the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence normally lasting two minutes is to be held at 11am. Many people in our school community either know or are related to someone who has served in the armed forces, or is currently serving active duty. “Veterans Day is important
because it is a holiday in which we honor those who gave service to help protect our country,” Julia Eakes, junior, says. “Many people have relatives who are veterans and it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with someone and appreciate the history that keeps our country safe.” “Veterans Day should be an important day for everyone,” Madison Kingsley, junior, says. “Brave people put their lives on the line every day to protect our country.
To protect our freedom and keep us safe. Veterans Day is an important day in our country and therefore should not be overlooked.” “I think about the time that our country was in a huge war and many people risked their life for ours,” Maddison Lewandowski, junior, says. “They risked their life for our freedom in the future. It’s important to remember the people that risked everything just for us to have a new and better life. Veterans are the reason
that we are here today and without their bravery and their determination to this country. We wouldn’t be where we are today.” “Every year my family gets together at my aunt’s house for a cookout where we share a meal and think about how without our veterans there is a chance that we would not be here today,” Amber Kamin, junior, says. “My family even has many of the same veterans in it such as my grandfather and great uncle.”
Spanish Club kicks off first meeting of year REESE SHOWALTER Reporter The Spanish club had their first meeting of the year on October 4. Their first meeting was a celebration of the Day of the Dead, anyone that takes a Spanish class was able to celebrate. The meeting was held in Mrs. Rake’s room number D306. The club was held from 2:00 to 2:45 after school.
The Day of the Dead is a holiday that takes place on November 1 and 2. October 21 and November 6 may also be included in the holiday depending on where you are celebrating. Day of the dead traditions usually include food and flowers, prayers, and story telling about those who have passed on. The Day of the Dead came from a traditional Mesoamerican celebration in southern Mexico. It was meant to guide spirits of
dead loved ones into the afterlife. During the meeting there was Mexican candy, Mexican sodas, and chips and salsa for the members to enjoy while painting skulls. They were able to paint in bright and exciting colors to honor the Day of the Dead. Music was also being played for the members to enjoy during activities. The next Spanish club meeting will be held sometime during the second quarter. There is a Spanish club event once every
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quarter that members are able to attend. The events usually last 45 minutes to an hour after school. Students will need a ride home or they will be able to leave and go to their sport practice. Spanish club is a great way to get involved in school as an extracurricular activity. You are able to hang out with friends and learn about the culture. Junior Kaley Mullhausen said “The best part of Spanish club is learning about the cul-
ture and doing fun activities”. It is a fun place to hang out with friends and do something together.” Mullhausen said. Junior Kendall Fortune said she thinks Spanish Club is a great way to get involved in the school. She adds. “[You get] to meet new people outside of your class that understand the course you are taking. I will definitely be attending future events in the Spanish club! The events are a great way to have a fun time and learn
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Movie Scene
Compiled by: Grace Feldbush
Freshman Julia Pfarr chose The Fault In Our Stars during the airplane scene Junior Valorie Radel chose the movie Aquamarine when Raymond and Aqua dance to “Island In The Sun.”
Senior Vance Haire chose the movie The Lion King during The Circle Of Life song playing
Grace Herron chose the movie Howls Moving Castle
Freshman Maggie Dawson chose Romeo and Juliet during the elevator scene because she, “has never seen love that pure in such a short time.”
It It gives gives me... me... “Any songs by Raesvemmurd because of the beat,words, and flow of his songs” -Colton Taylor, junior
Compiled by: Noel Bailey “Favorite Crime by Olivia Rodrigo because it brings back memories” -Cameron Nall and Katie Jowett, juniors
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Senior Kayla Smith says, ‘Impulse’ by Emily Hopkins because it’s not a happy ending like most books are, everything moment in the book feels extreme and always leaves you wondering what will happen next”
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“Last year for my birthday, my best friend made me a scrapbook. It ha of all of our favorite memories, a kind letter about how I was importan a handful of poems, and some stickers. It means so much to she put so much time and effort into creating someth and personal, rather than giving me an ordinary gif gave it to me, I was overjoyed and at a loss for w it under my bed and flip through it whenever I fee like it because it is a symbol of friendship, whic feel valued to have such a thoughtful person in
Gifts Gifts “‘Village’ by Wrabel because it’s such a good song” - Anna O’leary, sophomore
“‘Sparks’ by Coldplay because it’s a good song” - John Allred, senior
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On August 24 this year, Betsy and Tom Galbreath had been married for 53 years. Ron and Pat Ruddle had been married for 55 years on October 20. Betsy and Tom are “most definitely” in love. “We’ve been in love since high school,” Pat says. Her and Ron “always think of what the other would like” and they always “plan [their] days together.” “I decided [I was in love] when he came back from the navy and came to church with his father in his uniform. I was in the choir and I saw him, and I said to my sister: ‘that’s the guy I’m gonna marry,’” Betsy says. “I had an inkling before we got married. Three and a half years before I went over to see her and I was getting ready to go into the navy,” Tom says. Ron and Pat fell in love when Ron “walked [Pat] home from school and [they] got a soda and
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stopped to talk under a tree,” Pat says. “After that, we have always been together.” On the Galbreath’s wedding day, it was the “hottest day of the summer,” according to Betsy. It was “hotter than holy blazes” and there was a “big thunderstorm” after the wedding, according to Tom. As for the Ruddles, Ron was in boot camp in the army. Vietnam canceled all leaves, so his captain said to prove he was getting married. “I sent a wedding invitation and he approved the leave,” Pat says. “He got home the day before the wedding.” They “got married in the church with all [their] family and friends. Betsy’s favorite thing about Tom is how caring he is. “I appreciate his listening skills,” she says. Tom’s favorite thing about Betsy is how understanding and patient she is. For their 50th anniversary, they went out to dinner at Red Lobster. “We like that place,” Betsy says. They also went to Alaska
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Senior Haley Shoemaker said, “‘The Inheritance Games’ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes because it is a really well written mystery that had me reading it all in one sitting while wondering what is next”
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from my aunt, and it was so meaningful to me because d away a few months ago and he was really close to me his necklace has his ashes in it, a photo of us, and his aved. When I received this, I was crying, not sad tears, but ow he will be with me wherever I go now. My cousin, who me, but we were still very close and it was devastating for y when everything happened, and the second I saw that nded me that we can still be as close.”
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and did a land tour then a cruise. “He also bought me a chocolate diamond right for my 50th wedding anniversary. That was special.” For the Ruddle’s 50th anniversary, they went to the Panama Canal. “It was very nice. So interesting to see it working,” Pat says. “The weather and scenery were beautiful. We snorkeled and did a lot of other adventures.” “When we were married ten months, Ron was sent to Vietnam for a year. No cell phones then, just snail mail,” Pat says. “He was there on our first anniversary and his 21st birthday. We were so happy to be back together. Every problem after that was minor. Every celebration was amazing. We have always been happy just to be together.” “It has helped our marriage in that we have 3 girls. They mean everything to us,” Betsy says. “Five grandsons and four great grandchildren. They are our lives.” “We have two daughters and six grandchildren,” Pat says.
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My mom bakes my friends and our favorite desserts randomly for us to have, her randomly doing that always makes me and my friends happy.
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Katrina Winkler, sophomore My parents make me feel loved every single day. Not only by telling me all the time, but by the things they do for me. My parents are always there for me. They make sure I am happy and healthy. Whenever I am stressed or sad, they sit with me and talk things out. October was especially stressful. It was my first year playing volleyball and there would be times when I felt that I wasn’t playing very well. Both my parents made time to go out and practice with me. That meant a lot to me! They are constantly doing what is best for me and that is how I know I am loved
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Local event annual event gets things ‘glowing’; Twilight makes quarantine comeback Pumpkins light up Ladew Gardens REESE SHOWALTER Reporter
Pumpkins are not the only thing to explore while at Garden Glow. There were sculptures made for the festival, a bug display, a hula hoop lady, people on stilts,
watching ‘cranky shows’, an old fashioned shadow box [used to tell stories]. Shadows [are used] The Garden Glow festival is a to illustrate parts of the story Halloween festival that happens [they] were projected on a paint at Ladew scroll of paGardens. per that the Now in its storyteller 4th year, cranked to the event advance. Simis centered ple but very around engaging.” Jack-OTickets for Lanterns. this year were There sold out and are hunthey are predreds of dicted to sell pumpkins out next year. placed According all over to Baltimore L a d e w Family Fun that guests you need to are able to “JUMP ON walk all IT when tickthrough ets go on sale the garnext year. dens and They WILL look at sell out!” Balall of the timore Family c r a z y Fun also said carvings “Kids had a in them. blast spotThe ting all of Jack-O-Lanterns light up the valley at Ladew Gardens. Visitors event took their favorite enjoyed finding crazy carved pumpkins. place on animals and O c t o b e r PHOTO CREDIT: Reese Showalter characters 2 1 - 2 3 , carved into from 5 the pumpto 9 pm. All tickets were sold scary story tellers, and live mu- kins.” It is a great event for all out again this year. About sic to enjoy as you walk around. ages, both children and adults 2,000 people attend each night. There are a large number of will find something fun to do. The event has been sold out local vendors that are selling Individuals are able to be a every year that it has been food and drinks to guests that part of the Garden Glow fesheld. Garden Glow was not guests are also able to enjoy. tival. According to the Ladew able to be held in person last Mrs. Larissa Arist, one of the Gardens website “You’re invited year due to Covid restrictions. world language teachers, went to to carve your own jack o’ lanInstead the event was held vir- the festival this year. “I went be- tern! Use your own pumpkin tually. People were able to log cause my friend [Winnie Lange, a or arrange to pick up a complionto Ladews website to at- former Spanish teacher at North mentary pumpkin at Ladew aftend the virtual event. Pictures Harford] who works as a vol- ter you register to participate.” were submitted of the carved unteer there told me about it.” Artists, celebrities, local busipumpkins and were shown She went with her 5 year-old nesses, friends, and neighbors all virtually instead of in person. son Aiden. “Our favorite part was carved pumpkins for the event.”
Misentity magazine showcases students’ writing KIMBERLY EDGAR Reporter “Misentity magazine is now a place for us to highlight all of the creative work that students of NHHS produce,” says creative writing teacher Michael James. The publication released a micro issue for the month of Oct. filled with different creative pieces from many students. Senior Annika Peterson had a new job this year as editor-in-chief, “the responsibility was sprung on me, it was a little overwhelming but in the end it all worked out.” Peterson worked with several other students and worked closely with Joanna Dallam, one of the current leaders of Misentity magazine. “My favorite part of working on this issue of Misentity was collaborating with Mrs. Dallam, it made me feel really important and vital to the production,” says Peterson. The deadline for this micro issue of Misentity was a bit dif-
ficult according to James and senior Lauren Smith. “The short turnaround was a big issue. We also had big plans that our rain day took away,” says James. Smith added that the deadlines are their least favorite part about working on Misentity magazine, “especially for a mini-issue like this one,” says Smith. Peterson explained that she “submitted a few pieces myself of art and writing but I also helped compile submissions from the Misentity Gmail account and I formatted the submissions on one document so we could publish.” Peterson was actually the person to publish this micro issue of Misentity officially and was the one to design the front cover according to Dallam. Along with Peterson, Smith submitted several of their own pieces for this issue. “I have always had an adoration for horror, I think it’s really cool. Especially when you read something or watch something and you
feel your throat start to close in because you get really scared, I love that [feeling] and I live for it. So for the horror edition of Misentity I was really excited to submit quite a few of my own pieces,” says Smith. James said that there are very few creative outlets for students because there weren’t many places for students’ work to be published and seen but now with Misentity shifting to an online platform, more students can showcase their work. “Students are more talented than they give themselves credit for so the more people participate the more people can recognize their talents,” says Peterson. This issue of Misentity was not disappointing with the many submissions according to James. “With this issue, it lets the writers feel comfortable writing about horror and death which is very inspiring to me. I enjoyed submitting my own pieces and I hope other people did too,” says Smith.
LIORA TOLLIVER Reporter For many people March 2020 was the start of the long lived Covid-19 quarantine, which left millions of people bored (among worse things.) Some chose to pick up new hobbies, some chose to sleep. Others took their newfound free time to revisit things they enjoyed when they were younger, including Twilight. The first book of The Twilight Saga was released in 2005, to an audience of mostly tween girls and middle-aged moms. It was, by all accounts, an instant hit. It took the media by storm some loving it, some despising it. The first movie adaption of Twilight released in 2008, in all it’s blue-tinted glory. Simply being called Twilight like the books were, it was a big deal. “I read them after the movie and they’re more in depth and paint the characters better.” said Onie Woodward. People organized watch parties, made their own t-shirts, and argued fervently about their favorite characters. Though others are not so fond of it. “I heard of Twilight probably like four or five years ago,” said NHHS senior Sydney Phipps “I’m just not a romance novel person. Not my genre.” Dedicated fans poured hours of their lives into Twilight, be it through message boards or fanfiction, and it didn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. Fans were divided into two sides – ‘Team Edward’ and ‘Team Jacob,’ the two main romantic interests of Bella Swan, our protagonist. Team Edward hoped Bella would end up with mysterious vampire Edward, while Team Jacob hoped she’d choose her childhood-friend-turned-werewolf Jacob. “It tells the story of the basic love story perfect romance but with an odd twist to it, having it involve werewolves and vampires,” said Edwards. Twilight would never die. That was, until it did. Twilight: Breaking Dawn part 2 released in November of 2012 to a dying fandom. The movie disappointed many and angered many more.
Fans hoped the series would end with a bang, not an implied romance between Jacob and Renesmee, Bella’s newborn daughter. While Twilight never really left the public eye, for years it was regarded as ‘some weird thing that happened in 2008.’ Parodies and jokes on its behalf became a go-to for many comedians. Twilight stayed on the backburner, until the quarantines of 2020 came around. Fans returned to the fandom they once held so dearly, and others who may have barely been born when Twilight came out got to experience it for the first time. In the past year there’s been a massive resurgence of Twilight, though not quite to its original popularity. “I didn’t know they were popular again,” said Edwards “[...] It’s a really good throwback” Sophomore Emily Vaughn wouldn’t be born for another year when the first Twilight book was released. Like many, it stayed in her peripheral vision for years before she investigated it. “Well, it was the start of quarantine and my mom had talked about it. I’d seen the books, and she let me read them – then we watched the movies” Vaughn said. “The movies and books are very different; they sometimes feel like different stories almost.” Vaughn, and hundreds of others her age, were finally reading twilight and enjoying it. Adults who liked it at its peak were starting to introduce their children to it. After years of being loved, years of being hated, and a few years of being forgotten about altogether, Twilight was officially back. New fans began falling into the same fan behaviors as the Twilight fans before them. “I don’t have much of an opinion on it coming back,” said Vaughn, “Harry Potter is like that too. A lot of things are like that, I think that’s just a thing that happens.” “I guess it’s cool that old things are coming back,” said Phipps. Whether or not you like The Twilight Saga, it’s back in the public eye. No one knows how long it’ll stay popular for, but with its recent new home on Netflix, it’s safe to say it’ll be a while.
Misentity continues to showcase student creativity. Students worked quickly to publish a micro horror issue in Oct. PHOTO CREDIT: Annika Peterson
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New album, The Phantom Tomorrow released;
Fans compare Black Veil Brides’ previous music to most recent MACKENZIE SCOTT Reporter
Black Veil Brides recently released their new concept record “The Phantom Tomorrow.” Fans discuss changes in the metal and rock music style compared to their previous albums and their opinions on the new album. The Phantom Tomorrow is the sixth concept record from American rock and metal band Black Veil Brides. Released on October 29, the album follows the characters Nine and Blackbird and the people of the phantom tomorrow. The record features 12 songs from current line up vocalist Andy Biersack, lead guitarist Jake Pitts, rhythm guitar and violinist Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer Christian “CC” Coma. This lineup has changed from original guitarists Chris Hollywood and Pan the Gypsy who departed before the production on any records and drummer San-
dra Alvarenga and bassist Ashley Purdy. This current lineup was signed by independent label StandBy Records, but the band landed up being signed to two other record labels until eventually signing to Sumerian Records, which they are signed to today. On the Phantom Tomorrow sophomore Emily Vaughn says, “I really like it… A lot of the songs are similar to ones from past albums but with a new twist on them.” Biersack said when talking with Rock Sound about the interlude “Spectres.” “The idea of these upbeat, what would have been pop music in the day, these upbeat songs that were kinda eerie in a way and on the original phonograph recordings were kinda spooky.” The band has undergone many changes in their genre and sound, “Their 2010 debut, We Stitch These Wounds, was described primarily as metalcore, however they’re now more heavily in-
fluenced by glam metal acts such as Kiss, Def Leppard and Aerosmith,” says Renowned for sound when talking about their self-titled fourth studio album. Vaughn says she thinks the band’s best album is Vale because she likes the violin, while Sophomore Apollo Porrovicchio’s favorite album is Wretched and Divine because he “likes the general vibe.” Each album has made a different impact musically for different people and Vaughn says, “Musically, it has a different sound that is very encompassing and draws you into it.” While we are unsure if a ‘The Phantom Tomorrow’ is Black Veil Brides first full new album is in the works or album since the addition of a new bassist. Fans of this band had what potential direction it been waiting for their newest release for some time. could go, we know the band draws fans in and each album PHOTO CREDIT: Sumerian Records brings new designs and conbrought fans together with their tween Tour” with In This Mocepts with updated vinyls, CD’s and cassette tapes and current tour called the “In Be- ment, with guest Ded.
Punk band Heartbent enters local music scene CHLOE WARD Reporter
day night. “We’ve performed at a large portion of Harford County’s music scene,” Saulsbury says. “The coolest has been Zen West in my opinion, but that’s about to change on Dec. 17 when we play at The Recher,” she adds. Recently, on Nov. 5, Heartbent had their one-year anni-
their biggest goal currently is to put on a tour across the East Coast during next summer. She North Harford is familiar with says they “have gotten the chance talent which is present in extrato make connections with out of curricular events such as talent state venues by playing shows shows and the school band, and at festivals in Pennsylvania, Virits clubs. However, one student ginia, and soon to be New York.” has reached into the outside She knows it is a lot of dedication world and has jammed with her and hard bandwork, mates on but evstages all eryone is across working Harford extra to County. make it Secome to nior Elle fruition. SaulsDue to bury has her dedb e e n ication delving to muinto the sic and music mains c e n e taining s i n c e her job, freshman Saulsyear. At b u r y 15, she made the began decision learning Elle Saulsbury during Poser Party EP release party at The State to be a guitar, p a r t and then Theater of Havre De Grace t i m e w r i t i n g PHOTO CREDIT: Scott Miser Photography senior music this year. shortly after. versary, and had a huge perfor- “Balancing music and school is She started doing live per- mance to celebrate. Saulsbury a little bit difficult, but I manformances at the place she now describes it as being one of her age to get it done,” she says, works, Music Land. She quickly favorite memories of the band. “and during free time at school, joined a band, “Amethyst”. How- The turnout was “a lot more I’ll work on band stuff, such ever, it was short lived. “My friend than we expected,” even com- as updating our website, soAustin was the drummer in both pelling the lead guitarist, Neel, cials, and message bookers.” Lastly, she adds that she bands, so when Amethyst broke to travel from Boston to play. Along with the performance, writes her own music on the up, he asked me to play bass in Heartbent,” Saulsbury explains. “’Poser Party’ came out on all side, over 30, including drafts. Since then, they have performed streaming platforms,” says Sauls- “Some are acoustic, some are in a number of places as a band, bury, “and it was the first EP that done on the piano, and others are including The State Theatre of I was a part of.” She describes it full electric guitar, drums, etc.” Saulsbury says.. She hopes Havre de Grace, Zen West, and as a five-song pop-punk EP, and Black-Eyed Suzie’s, where they it was months in the making. to release some of her own As a band, the bassist says that songs in the near future. put on a show every Wednes-
Junior animator follows heroes;
Using art to channel self KENSINGTON BOYANICH Business Manager
Pictured: Emma Cieri Junior Emma Cieri at North Harford has taken her skills in art and drawing and has used them to create video animations. Last year Cieri won the NH Film Festival in the animation category. “I was inspired by the people on the internet and seeing everyone else doing it, It made me want to try it as well,” says Cieri. “I mainly work with digital art using my IPad and Apple Pencil. I prefer digital because of the way you are able to manipulate the image to be how you want it.” She added that if you make a mistake on paper “you have to redo the whole thing while with digital you can just circle it and change it, I love the undo button.” Cieri talks about her big-
gest inspirations being James Baxter and Ethan Becker, both famous animators. “I am constantly referencing Ethan Becker.” She says she takes heavy influence from Disney and their character designs along with Youtube videos that are made by Becker. “I live and breathe through my own characters,” Cieri, speaking about one of her original characters that she created, says. “Seeing my character come to life in animation makes me want to become more like her,” Cieri says that she finds herself mimicking the behaviors of some of the characters she has. Her process sometimes finds herself making silly faces trying to mimic the look they have on her face to her drawing. She mentions how she “channels” herself through her character’s. She says “a lot of analysis goes into animation.” Although Cieri finds herself at times struggling with her animation and finding the motivation to do it. She states how her back pain can make it hard to sit comfortably and animate for long periods of time. Many of her friends also animate and she says, “with art it can be hard to get motivation.”
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Holiday spent well; Students ‘gobbling’ all their Thanksgiving meals
MEGHAN KALCK SSC Editor
What does adoption mean to students?
BROOKELYN PRIEBE Reporter
About 135,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. In Maryland, as of March 2020, there are about 4,579 children without a home according to the Department of Human Services. “Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family,” says the Department of Human Services. Adoption is the action or fact of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own, or the fact of being adopted. “Children may have wondered what life would have been like if they still lived with their birth parents or imagined life with another family who would have adopted them. They often wonder if they have birth siblings and where they are. This internal struggle can be emotionally taxing and distracting for a child.” says the Adoption Network. Sophomore student Olesya James at North Harford High
School says “My story is a bit different. I was adopted when I was 18 months (about 1 and a half years) old, so I never really remember anything. My parents and I got close when my parents would play with me when I was a baby and when my mom would raise me up to a child.” James says she would not change being adopted for the world. “I wouldn’t change it for the world. These are my parents.” She continues to say, “The best part about being adopted is having a loving and supportive family but the worst part is ever wondering if your birth mom is somewhere out there and when you think about all the mystery's you have." Sophomore student Caitlyn Travagline at North Harford High School was adopted by her stepfather on August 23 2018. Travagline says it was one of the best days of her life. “I remember exactly how I felt. I was thrilled to finally be a part of family.” In
her words, being adopted means “you want to be a part of a family who wants and needs you.” Travagline still keeps in contact with her half brother and sister that she only sees on special occasions. She says she would not change anything, “everything that has happened has made me the person I am today. My dad kind of just showed up one day and my mom told me they were dating, which as a five-year-old it is easy to adapt to new people, so it was easy to get to know him. It didn’t take long at all considering I was little, and he was around all of the time.” According to ‘Considering Adoption’, One of the best benefits of being adopted is having both a birth and adoptive family who love you. Travagline says that the best part of being adopted for her is “actually having a father figure in my life.” She then says, “the worst thing is explaining my family situation to people who don’t know me.”
Kindness Shout Outs! Compiled by: Delaney O’Neil
Shout to Mrs. Nicole Reimers, AP US History teacher:
Junior Matthew Chaney says that he is very appreciative of “her patience as I made up one of my tests and turned in late work from an absence.” Chaney gave Riemers his football jersey for the exchange day.
Shout to junior Finely Lavin:
Junior Sierra Weaver shouts out her friend Finely Lavin for “always complimenting me and giving me advice when I need help.” Weaver said that Lavin often compliments her outfits, and this little kindness goes a long way in a friendship.
Shout to Mrs. Meagan Neyens, English teacher:
English teacher, Mrs. Keith says that “Mrs. Neyens went out of her way and above and beyond for my wedding.” Mrs. Neyens was not only in the wedding but also helped with all of the specific details and organization. Freshman Lola Steel also says “she was very helpful while I was working on one of my essays and we ate cake in her class yesterday.”
Shout to junior Carmen Santoro:
Junior Ian Calhoun says he is grateful for his friend Santoro for “driving me to school in the mornings.” According to Calhoun this “makes my day because I don't have to ride the bus.”
Shout to the cheer team and Coach Fatcheric:
Junior Leah Arthur says “everybody on the cheer team helps me with routines and Coach Fatcheric helps me with everything.”
Shout to junior Grace Underwood:
Junior Lillian Duffy said Underwood “is always so nice to everyone and always says things to make people’s day, such as complimenting others.”
Shout to senior Maddie Rhoades:
Junior Emily Persuhn says Rhoades “is super nice and friendly to everyone.” Persun enjoys their friendship because Rhoades is “very warm and welcoming.”
Thanksgiving is the holiday that many gather with families on and spend tons of money on ingredients for the meals that are created. According to statista.com, the average amount of money that is spent on the ingredients for meals in the year 2017 is about 49.10 U.S. dollars and the average price for a 16-pound turkey is 48.91 dollars. According to a survey that was taken in the same year, about 42 percent of U.S. citizens hold their meals in the early afternoon. Along with the family dinners that happen during that week another important event that happens is Black Friday and 37 percent of Americans typically start their holiday shopping on Black Friday. Some of the students at North Harford play favorites when it comes to food on Thanksgiving, junior Matthew Chaney likes turkey and “lots and lots of cranberry sauce.” Junior Wyatt Ralph is also a big fan of cranberry sauce and “lots of turkey.” Junior Jeremiah Barber is a fan of mac-n-cheese on Thanksgiving like many others. According to delish.com “this year, mac and cheese is working its way to the top of America's list of Turkey Day sides.”
Freshman Madison Spangler said that she “likes pie,” on Thanksgiving and also how her parents make a “pretty good,” broccoli casserole. Junior Claire McMahon does something non-traditional on Thanksgiving day and that is her family eats pizza along with all the other foods on Thanksgiving. Sometimes it is not just the food that is fun for Thanksgiving day for many, Chaney explained one of the traditions that his family does during this holiday. “At the end of the dinner, we take a hat [and] we play cards and then the loser has to wear the loser hat,” Chaney explained. Junior Claire Johnson explained how she liked to eat food on Thanksgiving and also watch football games as well. According to republicworld. com, approximately 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving day and also 22 million turkeys on the following holiday Christmas. spoonuniversity.org listed six of the weirdest things that were eaten on Thanksgiving in the past by many people, the order is as follows: “celery and cream cheese, fish and lasagna, fried okra, peking duck, cocktail onions, and cranberry fluff.” Cranberry fluff is marshmallow and raw cranberries mixed to create this fluffy cranberry and marshmallow mixture.
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Inspiration behind students’ tattoos,
Creating artwork with ink MEKENZIE MCCANN Reporter
Tattoos and piercings can mean lots of different things to many different people. Whether they are impulsive and random decisions or well thought out choices, this trend is not a new one. Statista Research Department reports “In the United States alone, more than a quarter of the population is adorned with at least one tattoo, and less than 40 percent of Americans would rule out getting one completely.” Junior Kaitlyn Schueler got her first tattoo in August, a couple of years after her grandfather passed away. Her tattoo was inspired based on the passing of her “grandfather” in 2014. The tattoo is “a poppy flower for my grandfather with angel wings and a halo” says Kaitlyn. Senior Ellie Kuciara made a “completely random decision” to get her tattoo. Ellie “knew it was a milestone” that she “wanted to hit” Ellie states. Ellie was inspired to get her tattoo that “relates to
my zodiac sign, a Pisces”, comments Ellie. “I go with the flow of life, and it [the tattoo] also relates to the yin yang in certain forms”, stated Ellie. Junior Kian Pucher also got a tattoo of a Chinese symbol that he said “reminds [him] to always be determined and to stay ambitious.” He adds, “I just wanted that reminder on my arm to look at and then always […] give me that extra drive in […] anything I do like at the gym, or soccer, or something.” Senior Tiffany Williams also has tattoos and she got her first one when she “was 16 and the second when [she] was 17” Tiffany comments. Her decision to get her first tattoo was based on the relationship she has with her father, and the second based on the dog that she had. “The first one is a daddy daughter tattoo [because] my dad and I are best friends, he adopted me when I was seven and I was his foster child for two years befor
that, so we just got really close” comments Tiffany. The second tattoo that Tiffany got was inspired from her “dog who we had to put down” says Tiffany. Dimitrois Tsalikis, Senior also has gotten tattoos that were based on inspiration, he got his first tattoo on February 13, 2021. He was inspired to get his tattoo of a snake based on an accident that he went through. “I was walking on the side of the road with my friends and I got hit by a car and I had to get surgery on my hip [...]” Tsalikis comments. Tsalikis states, “[...] when I got hit [...] it [the injury] was very close to being my spine or my spinal nerve, so I could have been paralyzed or dead [...].”Dimitrois got a tattoo of a snake because the “snake tattoo means life or death [...] and I [am] very lucky to still be alive after the accident” Tsalikis says. According to Kuciara “just something about being covered in art that is sentimental to you is really cool.
Tiffany Williams got her first tattoo when she was 16, and this tattoo represents her daddy daughter relationship. Photo credit: Mekenzie McCann
Kaitlyn Schueler got her first tattoo in August, and her tattoo is in remembrance of her grandfather who passed away. Photo credit: Meghan Kalck
Kian Pucher got his tattoo of a chinese symbol that always reminds him of determination and ambition. Photo crdeit: Mekenzie McCann
Unique outfits leaving marks RILEY STONEBACK Reporter
clothes. “It makes many outfits look interesting and cool, but reStyle can be used as a way to ally I’m just wearing something express yourself without having I've worn tons of other times.” Letourneau went on to say to say anything at all. According to psychologytoday. “Honestly I just kind of put stuff com, one of the first things you together that I find in my closet.” While friends and family can judge a person by is the way they dress, whether consciously or affect what students choose to wear when they wake up in the subconsciously. Many people use this as a way morning, social media plays a to attract possible friends and huge factor in what choices many make their own personal state- people make. Freshman Alayna Shrodes says ments. that TikTok influences her style. Freshman Madison Spangler “TikTok and my friends gets inspiration from her probably influence my friends and people she style the most. sees at school. “TikTok and If I see one “I see a lot of certain thing a people wearing my friends probably lot and I think different things influence my style the it’s cute and and see what they wear and most. If I see one certain trendy, then like to incor- thing a lot and I think it’s I’ll want to it too.” porate it into cute and trendy, then I’ll wear Freshman my outfits.” want to wear it too.” Emily SimSpangler mons also says that she agrees that sohas many dif~ Emily Simmons, cial media influferent styles she ences what outfits likes to use. Freshman she likes wearing “I like to layer and what influences her things because it gives style. more depth to your outfit in“People on Instagram influence stead of just having a t-shirt and my style a lot. jeans. I like seeing what girls on InSometimes it’s the simple things. My mom always says stagram are wearing, especially don’t do too much or else it will when I see something that a lot of look too drastic, but sometimes people are wearing or something the small changes can affect your that catches my eye.” Spangler agreed that “Whether outfit in a better way.” Junior Audrey Letourneau it comes from social media outfits agrees that layering makes up seen from influencers like Emma Chamberlain, or someone walkmany of her outfits. “I usually like to do lots of lay- ing on the street, outfit inspiraering because then I can wear the tion is taken from everywhere same stuff but make it look dif- and anything. I think everyone has their own style and tries to ferent each time.” Layering is usually when a show their personality in a captiperson wears clothes over other vating and unique way.”
Couples take first steps in new ships KYLIE REDDING Op/ed editor
Many teenagers experience their first relationship in high school, opening up a new world of romance and dating to explore. In fact, mvorganizing.org states that 14% of high schoolers are in a current relationship that they consider to be serious. Junior Ethan Jourdan described “really new” relationships as “kind of scary because it’s 100% up in the air,” he elaborated to say “it’s hard and uncomfortable to talk to that person about where you’re at and what you want out of a relationship.” Jourdan recently went on a first date with senior Onie Woodward, who explained a new relationship as feeling like “you’re a kid in the candy store, or your parent comes home with your favorite treat.” She added, “it’s unexpected but it’s like the best feeling ever.”
According to Jourdan, he “invited [Woodward] over for dinner” where she “got to meet [his] parents and grandparents.” Woodward added that it was “really cute and romantic” and stated “we had to do some cutesy stuff like dancing to Frank Sinatra.” Though Woodward described herself as “very happy,” she also disclosed that there have been a few complications. She explained, “he’s in my friend group [so] if this doesn’t work out or whatever it could ruin some friendships between all of us [or…] get really awkward.” However, despite the potential struggles, Woodward feels, “it would be really stupid of me not to do anything about [my feelings] because he’s great.” Jourdan noted that “it’s one of the first times [he’s] been on the same page as somebody” in terms of a relationship, which has “made it a lot more smooth.”
While Woodward and Jourdan only have one date in the books, senior Mady Rhodes and junior Nathan Peisinger have been dating for about a month. Rhoades described the beginning stages of a relationship as “the honeymoon stage” and stated that “it’s just learning about each other, going on dates, and building a relationship.” She stated, “our first date was at Eats and Sweets” and recalled having butterflies. Peisinger explained that he met her a week before Homecoming and then ended up asking her to the dance, but he “had to wait another day until [they] were officially dating because he “hadn’t asked her dad for permission to date her yet.” Rhodes pointed out that “you really understand if your relationship is good after the first month or so, after the honeymoon phase passes”
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Students explore dog breeding; Challenges with rewarding experiences KIMBERLY EDGAR Reporter
take lightly, “it’s a lot [of work], it’s staying up with the puppies “You have to separate the all night long with two-hour puppies you breed from pets in rotation feeding. It’s not a light order to be a dog breeder,” says workload and people just think junior Noa Blanthey can figure it ken. Blanken has out but [by havbeen working at ing that mentaliThe Millers Farm ty] they’re going since Feb. 2020 to end up killing and senior Madathe puppies and lyn Rhoades has that’s obviousbeen helping her ly the last thing stepmother with a dog breeder dog breeding at wants to do.” home since she Blanken says was around 14 that by the time years old. the puppies are According to Junior Noa Blanken works ready to go to VetFolio artifi- as a dog breeder at the Mill- their new homes cial insemination ers Family Farm. Blanken that she is ready (AI) is common- has worked there since Feb. for them to go, ly used for dog 2020.PHOTO CREDIT: Noa “by the time breeding when Blanken they leave you’re the dogs cannot ready, taking care mate properly for of 10-8-week Beasome reason. “We don’t do artifi- gle puppies is a lot.” cial insemination, so we actually Blanken also adds that it makes breed them together [naturally]. her nervous when giving them I will help make sure that the away because “every dog breedmale and the female stay togeth- er wants those puppies to have a er during the process,” Rhoades good home.” says. Rhoades says that it is always Blanken describes that the a little sad when giving the puploss of puppies is a big deal to pies away because she spent time dog breeders, “we had a litter and “watching them each develop none of the dogs survived, and their own personalities” and bethe mom wasn’t a great mom and ing there from the beginning but knowing how to be okay with Rhoades also mentions, “I cut that loss is really important.” most of their umbilical chords Like Blanken, Rhoades says and then I get to give them to the “it’s very heartbreaking to lose a new families and that’s kind of puppy.” like the full circle feeling.” The American Kennel Club Both Rhoades and Blanken says that being a dog breeder explain that they both love their takes “time, patience, a great jobs, “I get to work with puppies willingness to learn, the ability to all day so of course I love it,” says be humble, and sometimes a little Blanken. luck.” Rhoades says that watching Rhoades backs this state- them grow and being there evment up when saying being a ery step of the way is her favorite dog breeder is not something to part about being a dog breeder.
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“Paws” for a good cause BROOKELYN PRIEBE Reporter
“we reached out to, I don’t remember the first group’s name Have you ever heard of an was but now we do it for OPH animal foster and wondered ex[Operational Paws for Homes], actly what it is? According to we have a five by ten kennel in Foster Care – Maryland SPCA, our sun room and it’s divided foster care is when foster voluninto two so we have a clean side “ Yo u teers open their homes to prowhere they sleep and then we vide temporary care for kittens, get to expehave the bathroom side where puppies, cats, and dogs. rience the uncon- they can go to the bathroom and Foster Care – Maryland we clean it like two or three SPCA also reports some ditional love of a pet times a day.” benefits of fostering is that Dunn adds, “we pick the “you decide what foster without making a life-time dogs up from shelters like pet you want to care for commitment, and you’ll down in the south, like Tenand for how long, provide nessee, Kentucky, the Caroliall necessary supplies, in- feel awesome knowing nas, Alabama, and then bring cluding food, toys, treats, you saved a life.” them up because they’re high and medications, provided kill shelters down there.” -Maryland SPCA medical and behavioral support, “We like to foster puppies and including a 24-hour emergency small litters because we don’t hotline.” dogs; it have a huge space, mainly small “You get to experience the unwas mainly my dad to convince, breeds because big breeds take conditional love of a pet without but I was wanting to make up a lot of space and they’re a making a life-time commitment, a difference knowing that so huge mess.” and you’ll feel awesome know“We have done a lot of termany dogs are being put down ing you saved a life.” because they don’t have fam- riers; we have some hound pupJunior Alyssa Dunn runs a ilies in shelters and stuff and pies but mainly terriers. dog foster at her home with her I’ve been doing this for a remy mom was all in on it.” After mother. Dunn and her mom have that conversation, they decid- ally long time so I’ve learned run the dog foster since 2014. ed to start the dog foster and not to get attached to them but She was out at dinner when save many dogs’ lives. She said, our first litter, I cried for a good they decided they were going to start holding a dog foster at their house. “I was eating at Fridays with my family and convinced them t o foster
Mad Science
Compiled by: Marissa Altenburg
November 30, 2021
All of these facts are according to How it works daily. Babies have 100 more bones in their body than adults. The Eiffel tower can be 15 cm taller in the summer. 20% of the Earth’s oxygen comes from the Amazon rain forest. There are some metals that are radioactive with water contact. Hawaii moves 7.5 cm closer to Alaska every year. Chalk is made from trillions of plankton fossils. In 2.3 billion years it will be too hot for life to exist on earth. It takes 8 minutes and 19 seconds for light to travel from the sun to earth. Venus is the only planet that spins clockwise. A flea can accelerate faster than a spaceship.
AP physics students launch into closing catapult unit BELLA ARIST Reporter During the first quarter, AP physics students studied catapults in teacher Christine Jestel’s room. Students got to test out their creations outside on Wednesday November 3 during second and third period. This unit was an engineering design process where students had to build a catapult that could launch at three different angles. Mrs. Jestel said, “students could choose their choice of size, but it had to go at least 5 meters when launched.” Being able to choose their partner and design, students said they had ability to get creative with what the results could look like. With each catapult, Mrs. Jestel mentions they had to “determine the initial velocity with which a tennis ball would leave their catapult.” The end goal was to hit a castle outside with the machine they designed. Students had to record different calculations and equations relating to the velocity of the experiment.
took scientists the whole period There were a couple purposes real world situations. Mrs. Jestel said the unit took outside to get the experiment of this experiment, one involving the exploration of the engineer- almost a whole quarter from start done. They were aloud redo’s and had to make sure everything was ing design working process. As correctly. students had From to constantly a student re-engineer point of their ideas, it view, jugave them the nior Jereopportunity my Jestel to understand shares the design his exprocess. Mrs. perience Jestel was throughhoping stuout this dents would experithink about ment. He their future mentions and see if “enhe had a gineering is lot of fun a career they working would want AP physics students create catapults to launch objects. with his to do.” Another Students could choose their own designs for the catapults they f r i e n d s “ N i c k purpose of made. Picture credits: Ghost States J o n e s the catapult’s and Tyler unit was to tie back the scientific aspects to the to finish. Students got to learn dif- Huneke, [we] had a great time real world, and shows how the ferent equations and calculations making it, excluding some slight equations would be relatable in throughout the unit. Outside, it major malfunctions.”
From Jeremy’s personal group, they were mostly successful with the power aspect but the accuracy wasn’t on point. Jeremy said, “It was almost too strong and started to break our supports and bent our iron stopper bar.” This was a flaw that they didn’t know was going to happen, so they couldn’t prevent it. In the end Jeremy thought “it was really neat seeing how [his] classmates built their catapults.” This unit was long yet had scientific information about velocity that students could use in the future. Like Jeremy, junior Kaity Grimm enjoyed the unit but thought it was stressful at times. Grimm said she should have “started building earlier so it would have been less stress at the end of the unit.” Grimm got a better understanding of the unit in the end which was “learning about what affects the velocity.” In the end, she gained more knowledge about velocity and engineering.
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Division I colleges interested in Edwards; Wrestling team Hawks goalie commits to Towson University plans to ‘take DELANEY O’NEIL Reporter Junior Alyssa Edwards, goalie on the North Harford girls varsity lacrosse team, verbally committed to Towson University for Division I woman lacrosse. Edwards has been playing lacrosse since the sixth grade and “Decided I wanted to play goalie my first season.” After the first season in rec for the Hawks, Edwards tried out for her first club team. Throughout her lacrosse career, she has played for the Hawks rec team, Wolfpack, Elite Lacrosse, and Skywalkers. Edwards notes that “I am now on the top nationally ranking, Skywalkers Blue 2023,” which practices every Sunday. She also has her own goalie training with special coaches on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Edwards says, “I do strength and conditioning whenever I can squeeze it in” as part of her training schedule. Not only did Edwards look
at Towson University, but she ity for a fifth year, so they [JMU] “talked to and visited a bunch of didn't take a 2023 goalie.” From this point, schools.” Towson T h e s e became includEdwards' ed James new dream Madison s c h o o l Universiwhere she ty (JMU), says, “by Penn State, talking to UCONN, the coaches The Johns and players, Hopkins I could tell I University, would fit in and Boston really well.” UniverEdwards sity. Acsays that cording to “trying out Edwards, Edwards makes save. Junior Al- for the top “Towson yssa Edwards announced her verbal n a t i o n a l was my commitment through Instagram post. s h o w c a s e last and PHOTO CREDIT: Jason Edwards e v e n t s f a v o r like Unite visit.” der Armor At first, Edwards dream school was JMU. All American, Under Armor Unfortunately, she stated, “A se- 150, and American Select” is nior ended up using her eligibil- the best way to get Towson or
any D1 team to notice you. Edwards made all of these national showcases in 2021, “which got the attention of many coaches.” According to Edwards, it was much of a relief when she heard about her commitment. She notes, “it has definitely been a roller coaster, after I lost my top school choice spot to a returning fifth year senior.” Edwards notes, “all of my friends, family, teammates, and coaches have been super supportive” on her recent accomplishments. She is “so thankful to have so many people behind me.” After high school graduation, Edwards plans on taking a few weeks off from lacrosse. After a short break, “most of my senior summer will consist of training and working out to prepare for playing in college.” Because it is extremely hard to get playing time as a freshman in college, “I will do everything I can to get playing time on the field.”
Racing to starting line; Indoor track expectations for season REESE SHOWALTER Reporter Indoor track is heading to the starting line. The team is starting their season on Nov. 15. Athletes are excited for the upcoming season and are hopeful for a successful season. The 2019-20 season indoor track was very successful; The team was able to place fourth in regionals for the 4x800 meter relay, which put them into state competition. When they competed, they did not place in states they came in 14 place. Kendall Fortune said, “We were still super proud of our team for making it to regionals.” Last year’s winter sports did not have a season due to students being virtual and COVID. Many players are nervous about the upcoming season, but many are
also excited to be back in action teammates. I also want to have and doing the sport they enjoy. fun this season with my friends Indoor track has around 10 and hopefully we will make it meets during the season to regionals and maybe that athletes comeven states this year.” pete in. They Cadden also “I was very have a meet participates in nervous for the upevery Fricross counday. Meets try in the coming season, but I am usually excited to spend time bond- fall, indoor consist of track in the ing with my teammates.” winter, and more than one opposlacrosse in ing team, the spring. -Jody Cadden, and can last “Doing injunior from three to door track five hours dependkeeps me in shape ing on how many aththroughout the year letes will be racing at the meet. and also helps me to be preJunior Jody Cadden said, “I pared for lacrosse season.” was very nervous for the upJunior Sierra Weaver said, coming season, but I am excited “My favorite part of indoor track to spend time bonding with my are the people. It is a great en-
vironment and a great group of people.” Weaver usually runs the 800 meter and the ‘4x800’. She also participates in cross country and track. Weaver also said “I am excited for the group this year and excited to see how everyone does in meets, there is a lot of talent this year. Hopefully we will have a successful season.” Athletes have high expectations for the season and are hoping to live up to them. Junior Finley Lavin said, “My expectations for the season are just to have fun while also working out. One goal for the season would be to beat my freshman year times and become an overall better runner.” Lavin also said, “I am not nervous for the season at all, indoor is more a time to prepare for other sports while racing at the same time”
Hawks excited for new season of swim team Cheer team overcomes challenges; Preparing for winter competition season CAROLINE BARQUIN Reporter
The swim season is quickly approaching, students are both nervous and excited to get back in the water and get their feet wet after not having a season last year. Senior Riley O’Hare is hopeful for a good season where, “It’s going to be great to have everybody back together since we weren’t able to swim last year.” Due to COVID protocols, here has been a decrease in the number of students that can join the team from 40 students to 30. Junior Maggie Layman explains her concern with this protocol,“It’s going to be a lot harder to join the team, but I am hopeful going into tryouts.” The tryouts were held at North Harford Middle School pool Senior Madison Winn suspects that, “Not a lot of people will try out because it's not possible to wear a mask while swimming so people may not be comfortable with that.” Layman said, “My biggest strength would be my best stroke, which is breaststroke, my biggest weakness would be butterfly.” “The rough meet schedule has been created and dates are already put in place for the most part,” Explained Layman. Winn’s main goal for the upcoming season is “I want to do good during the meets and hopefully make it to regionals and states this year.” All HCPS high schools have a swim team, but there are only three school pools in the county. NH is lucky to get the first practice at the middle school. O’Hare believes the hardest part of the upcoming season will be “definitely getting back into swimming and staying focused and not getting distracted during practice.”
TORI HANNA Studio Manager The cheerleaders pulled through injuries, late practice times, and sickness this fall season. According to senior captain Kaylyn Shew, the cheerleaders ,“Did really well during fall season, but it was hard when people got injured because [they] had to redo the routine.” Senior captain Kylee Testerman got injured this season, meaning her stunt group no longer had a flyer, explains Shew. However, this didn’t stop the team, Junior Katie Grimm stated, “We were only maybe a point or two away from making it to states. We placed fourth at regionals and third at counties.” Grimm described, “This was my first time cheering for our school and seeing all of our
hard work pay off when we made it to regionals was really nice.” However, an injury wasn’t the only challenge the team faced. “I wish there were different practice times,” Grimm says. Freshman Ashely Calligaro agrees, “a lot of the time we had to practice in the wrestling room, which was too small to fit all of our mats and sometimes we had to move them into the gym.” Grimm adds, “Some nights we had to be here until eight at night.” The late practice times are also affecting the team’s ability to do winter cheer, “I need to work and with the late practice times it’s just not possible,” Grimm says. At tryouts junior Valorie Radel said, three people came. This is not enough for there to be a winter team, therefore fall season was the last of the 2021-22 school year.
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BELLA ARIST Reporter The North Harford Hawks will have wrestling this year with new and returning members. As the season starts in Nov., wrestlers are prepared to have a long-awaited season. For the team, coach Robert Knox hopes to have “At least 25 or more people trying out.” As for strength, the team has potential because there are wrestlers from two years ago, bringing new people along to form a stronger team. Having a bigger team is beneficial for a wrestling team so wrestlers can fit each weight class. As for the actual practices, it begins Nov. 15, starting at 2:30 after school, ending at 5:00p.m. Knox mentions practices are “30 percent conditioning and 70 percent technique.” Usually lead by coaches with the help of the team captains. Last year, the reason NH did not have a wrestling season was due to COVID. Knox shares that, “It [the season] will be a struggle this year.” As of right now, if athletes are vaccinated, they are eligible to play, but if athletes aren't they must get COVID tested weekly in order to wrestle. Other than that, Knox says he is, “Super excited for the season, the older guys are coming back in good shape, and they are excited so that’s breeding for success.” Some returning wrestlers are coming back with a year break, eager to start the season. Returning as senior captains, Austin Arist and Tristan DeVoe are ready to lead their team to success. Regarding the team, Arist said, “We will have a strong team because of off-season training and recruiting throughout the school year.” As captains, they have other responsibilities in addition to wrestling. DeVoe mentions having to, “Help with lower-level kids, set up meetings, designing t-shirts, and making posters.” Being a leader, which involves communicating with the team, is something they need to step up and take leadership for. For Arist and DeVoe personally, their goals are the same, which is to win regionals. As a team, DeVoe wants them to, “Succeed by winning most matches and feeling like a family in the end.” Being on a team doesn’t just involve the physical aspect of things, but the bonds that are to be made. In the past, NH’s wrestling team has mostly been males, but this year a couple of females are joining. Freshman, Bryn Cespedes, has been wrestling for four years and is going out for the team this year. She said she is “very excited to wrestle for a high school team.” As this is Cespedes’s first year wrestling on a high school team, she has goals of her own. Her main goal is to, “Win most of [her] matches, even though that will be tough.”
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Hawk takes UCBAC championship title; Bocce ball players win tournament; Wilcox plans to play golf at collegiate level GREER STRINE Sports Editor With an overall record of 7-2, the North Harford golf team’s 78 percent win rate brought many titles back to the Hawk’s Nest, including senior Zack Wilcox’s UCBAC (Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference) title, according to County Sports Zone. Wilcox stated, “I will be attending Methodist University in the fall, where I will be enrolled in the Business and Professional Golf Management program. I am hoping to play on their golf team as well.” Methodist University is a private college in Fayetteville, NC, which competes in the NCAA Division III. The golfer states that their overall match record was 16-1, with the only loss being against C. Milton Wright, where they only lost by
five strokes. He adds, “Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about my team, they worked so hard and accomplished so much. I look forward to hearing about all of the great things they will achieve in the next few years.” UCBAC’s were held at Bulle Rock this year. The Hawks took the win at the championship as well as Wilcox did individually. The golfers that went to UCBAC’s were Austin Bach, John Manzari, Coulter Parsons, Jimmy Calland,, Lucas Park, and Wilcox. “We had a great season. We were fortunate enough to play extremely well, beating CMW by only one stroke,” the senior commented. Goals were a big part of Wilcox’s strategy. He stated, “After not having a season last year, I set quite a few goals for myself this
year and one of them was to have a low individual score at UCBAC’s. I played pretty well and was able to accomplish that goal. After falling short to Will Creery in sophomore year, even though I had a lead in the round, I put the UCBAC goal at the top of my list.” The team came in second place in the District Seven Qualifier and the Harford County Championship according to Wilcox. He added that he ended up coming in fifth place in state competition “COVID has changed a lot for me. Missing a season for any athlete is hard, but I used that time to focus on my own game, and it really paid off. Since my sophomore year, I have been working so hard to try and be at the top of my game and it has been such a rewarding process to see all of my hard work pay off.”
ALEXA FALLS Entertainment Editor Recently, the Life Skills students took a win in their bocce ball tournament. Bocce ball is a sport like bowling, played outside. It has been played for thousands of years evolving into what it is today. The goal of Bocce is to move as many of your bocce as close to the pallino as possible. The bocce is weighted and heavier than the pallino, which is the target ball. If you're able to get your bocce closer to the pallino than your competitor, you get the points. Coach Victoria Bridges says that there is a 15-minute time limit, and whoever has the most points between the two teams in that time wins the game. She adds, “Bocce ball is something they [special ed students] have done for years through Life Skills and it's actually something that Harford County had chosen for the students to do.” Paraeducator Sara Testerman mentions, “Bocce is one of three sports for special ed students. Bocce makes every student a success. There are no disabilities in bocce.” Bridges mentions, “we actually [play] in the mornings [before school starts] so that we give all the students in the life skills class an opportunity to do it.”
Men’s basketball season has returned at North Harford;
Plethora of fresh faces in program GABBY MOXHAM BEN SERSEN Reporters Basketball has returned to North Harford, well, not quite, but almost! The season is closely approaching and the fans can expect a much different team this year around with players such as captains Austin Smith, Dylan Jablon, and Luke Kelly all graduating over the extended break. Players such as Nick Ciampaglio and Gavin Barker also played a vital role in last season’s team however they will not be back on the team for this season. The Hawks bolstered a record of 7-14 in the 2019-20 season, as well as a 3-7 league record which put them at 4th in the region. With a brand new roster and a new coaching staff taking over, the team will look to the fresh faces of the program to take charge and lead the Hawks to a better season come November 15, when try-outs
for winter sports officially start. Senior Aaron Huth stated “I have high expectations set for myself,” as well as claiming “[I’m] hoping to become a team captain and contribute wins in any way I can for my team.” The forward spoke on the new coaches by claiming, “the coaches this year are the same as the [junior varsity] seasons, so I’m familiar with them.” The head coach for the Varsity team will be Nick Panos. Huth spoke on his expectations for himself stating, “I’m hoping to dunk on some people this year, I think the crowd will appreciate it. We’ve been on the receiving end of posters [Dunks] for way too long,” as well as claiming “I’ve made preparations by lifting weights and conditioning myself with running.” Junior Connor Ballard played a pivotal role on the JV team of
2019. However, the team will be short of Ballard as he faces an ACL injury sustained during the varsity football season. The point guard spoke on the coaches claiming “I think the coaches will do an exceptional job!” Senior Garrett claims, “I’m excited for the season, I think we have a good chance to do great things with this roster, we all have put in hard work over the offseason” when asked about his expectations for the season. Reinecke also commented on his teammates stating “This group has a lot of skill and years of work under their belt, this is the last chance for our seniors to prove themselves on the court and I think that they’re up for the challenge.” “We have some dogs at the 1 and 2 so there will be a lot of competition there, our bigs excite me too, I think we have a lot of potential all around the board”
North Harford bocce ball players at their final tournament. The team ended up winning the tournament when competing against other teams. PHOTO CREDIT: Victoria Bridges Student athlete Mikayla Reed says that her experience with bocce ball was interesting and fun, her favorite part was throwing the ball underhand. She enjoyed playing with her teammates. Instead of playing multiple games leading up to a final tournament, they practice and then go to one game, which is the tournament, “It depends, we practiced about eight different times and then there is just the one tournament […] we have one team [who] we played 6 different games, so we play a different school each time.” She adds, “some schools had two different teams, some schools only had one team.” Bridges mentions, “we actually had a very good, very successful tournament […] I think they enjoyed it [playing] but I think they enjoyed just being able to play and be around other students.” Student athlete Gean Martin says that bocce ball was, “really fun, really awesome” for her. She also says that she is a very good player, and her favorite part was the tournament. Testerman says, “The players were very excited about winning. They would ask after every game, ‘who won that game,’ ‘how many points do we have.’ […] Bocce has impacted the players in a positive way. They feel like they are participating on a high school team. They feel a part of a big event and feel included.”
Playoff winning streaks; Girls’ teams bring home regional championships RILEY STONEBACK Reporter North Harford’s girls’ soccer team won their regional championship game for the first time in 21 years this past Tuesday. The team, coached by head coach Ora Cummings and assistant coaches Chris Quick and Aidan Riordan, had a 7-4-1 record, setting them at the bottom of their division for regional finals. They played Elkton at home, winning 4-0 on October 27. Then they traveled to North East high school, winning 2-1 on November 1. The next day, they traveled to Harford Tech high school, winning 4-0 and earning themselves the title of regional champions. Senior Ava Lewis was the lead goal scorer throughout the playoffs. Lewis says, “Going into regionals we had a pretty good shot. We were all confident
and all really excited, and I “We used the weather to our game on Wednesday, November 3. think that confidence made us advantage and didn’t let that The Hawks’ record of 5-7 put do a lot better than how ev- stop us. We just kept going even them at a lower seed, but enderyone thought we would do.” when we were only up by one, ed up working their way to the Lewis, top of their along with region. many othCoached by er seniors, head coach were very Carla Harnervous for ward and the Harford assistant Tech game coaches after having Patty Murlost to them dy, Pat1-2 previti Webb, The field hockey team poses with the regional championship plaque and Carey ously in the season. after a hard faught win over Sparrows Point. The Hawks made a comeWebb, the “I think back from fourth seed, to beating the top two seeds for the title. PHOTO girls played once we hit CREDIT: Rachel Sims the number the field one seed, and the C. Milton whistle blew, all of our nerves just just so we could get a better lead. Wright, winning 1-0. After that, went away, and we just played That made us play really well.” they traveled to Sparrows Point how we knew we could play.” The girls field hockey team also High School, who was the numSenior Kayla Smith also said won their regional championship ber two seed, winning 1-0 and
becoming regional champions. Junior midfielder Kendall Fortune scored the game winning goal in the championship game against Sparrows Point with around 2:45 left in regulation time. “I think going into our first playoff game we were really pumped. We were nervous, but mainly excited just because C. Milton is such a big rival for us. Then after coming off that win going into the Sparrows Point game, we were a bit off at first because of nerves, but we came out with the win.” Junior defender Grace Underwood agreed with Fortune, saying “I think that we played really well as a team in both the regional semifinals and finals. We put are all into those games. We worked really well together, we had confidence in each other, we trusted each other, and that’s really what teamwork is all about.”