NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL
211 PYLESVILLE ROAD, PYLESVILLE, MD 21132
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VOLUME 45 ISSUE 5
JANUARY 28, 2022
Building sense of community during annual event;
Acts of kindness encouraged among students, staff VICTORIA HANNA Studio Manager
From December 13-17, North Harford hosted its annual Kindness Week. The event featured different themes each day. On Monday, the theme was “Caught ‘ya being kind.” Teachers and staff were told to look out for students showing acts of kindness. According to Mrs. Jennifer Chandler, coordinator of the event, students were “rewarded with gift cards to various places such as Starbucks, Wawa, Dairy Queen and many more.” One of the students caught being kind according to Chandler was senior Tonya Marks. The senior was ‘caught’ by English teacher Ms. Denise Smick. Marks explains how the nomination felt as though it “came out of nowhere.” She adds “since I didn’t know, it made me feel good that I was just naturally kind, and a teacher saw that.” Tuesday was “Chalk the walk” day at the Nest. On Monday afternoon after school, members of the journalism staff, FFA, and Voices of Equity stayed after to write nice messages on the
sidewalk leading into the var- nice to give back to the commu- deliver a plant called “Mother of Thousands” to elementary school ious entrances of the building. nity.” Mrs. Barbara Matthews was teachers. Some of these messages includHowever, the events of that day ed quotes such as “choose good,” inspired to donate by “the pan“treat others with kindness,” and demic,” and also adds “everything didn’t stop there. Students Ben that’s happened in the past two Iampieri, Reese Showalter, Grace “be the light.” Chandler added that other adults years is cause to look for ways to Feldbush, and Chloe Ward, made a stop at North Harford Middle also aided in the chalking event, help someone else.” O n School. including math teacher Mrs. Again, the students delivered Shelly Sparks and English teachthe plants to every teacher in the er Mrs. Carla Harward. Junior Valorie Radel says, “Sometimes school can be building, “bringing smiles to their faces,” according to se“sometimes school is rough really rough on teenagers’ nior Grace Feldbush. on teenagers’ mental health The theme for Friday and to see someone cares mental health so to see someone was “You’re My Reason.” and put in extra work just cares enough to put in extra work According to Chandler, to uplist others was so rejust to uplift others was so refresh- all teachers and staff freshing.” members were given the The event continued ing” opportunity to nomithrough Wednesday with -Valorie Radel, nate one student they felt the midweek’s theme beinspired them “to come to ing “Our community cares.” junior school each day and to give Throughout the following week their very best.” and a few days after, students Junior Alex Tobias was nomand teachers were asked to fill s t u d e n t s inated by Mr. Brian Pawlicki. “It the boxes with toiletries to do- T h u r s d a y , nate to the Mason Dixon Com- Riley Stoneback, Delaney O’Neil, was heartwarming to me because munity Services Foundation to Mackenzie Scott and Meken- out of everyone Mr. Pawlicki zie McCann, took the kindness could have nominated, he nomihelp those in need. Sophomore Emily Vaughn to North Harford Elementary nated me.” Tobias adds it’s “always been donated “toothbrushes, femi- School. With a helping hand from Mrs. great seeing him in the mornnine products, and deodorant.” Vaughn said that she “knows Erika Edwards and her students, ing when [Tobias] first walks that people need help so it was the journalism staff, were able to in from the bus ramp and giving
him a first bump.” With each nomination, students received a t-shirt and a note from the teacher on why they chose to nominate them. Jessica Dudok, senior, was nominated by Mrs. Carla Harward, “Jessica is a hardworking, self-motivated, and conscientious student,” Harward says. Senior Joshua Woods, seniwas nominated by Mrs. Elizabeth Martin. She says “Josh is an amazing leader and always has a smile on his face. He will never complain about helping me in the classroom or with SGA even if I call him at the last minute. He is kind to his classmates, friends, and family and is always looking on the bright side.” Guidance counselor Mrs. Jeanne Heinze nominated Alyssa Dunn. She said, “Alyssa has a powerful heart and can make a difference to others but more importantly, herself.” Librarian Mr. Ott picked Haley Shoemaker because she is “a wonderfully motivated library aide who sends out positive waves and helps everyone who needs assistance in the library.”
North Harford introduces new additons to students MEGHAN KALCK SSC Editor North Harford’s barn has many animals but the newest addition is the baby cow dropped off right before winter break. Senior Malinah Jerscheid explained how the cow currently does not have a name because the ag classes are going to decide on a name. “Each class is going to create a name and then we're going to vote on which one is the best,” Jerscheid stated. Ag teacher Mrs. Erika Edward’s family owns a dairy farm so “every year since last year they have donated a dairy steer,” and this is for students to show and learn. Jerscheid said that once it is born, they are going to receive another cow in the near future because “dairy farmers can’t really use steers.” A steer cow is a “young neutered male cattle primarily raised for beef,” according to britannica.com. The cow is currently very healthy according to Jerscheid and has adapted from bottle feeding. “He was bottle fed the first
two days he was here, now he baby according to Jerscheid. will be a two year process, one drinks milk student out of a will show bucket.” Ag it this year students and if they learn how are an unto dairy derclasshandle and man they also learn will show to take it again care of the next year cow. “He and even[is] adapttually they ing well will sell and getting the cow. along with This will everybody.” be a fundHe is raiser for currently the school located in when it the barn reis time. siding in a Sophwooden pen o m o r e but eventuPreston ally he will Dave Holloway with Ms. Cherry at the PA State Farm Show before Miller has be moved she was purchased and given to the students and faculty at NH. handled to the PHOTO CREDIT: Malinah Jerscheid the cow back pasin one of ture once his classhe gets a little bigger beIn the near future students will es and he explained how he cause right now he is only a be able to show the cow and this is a gentle cow who is “very
friendly,” with everyone. Miller also added that he is very calm and subtle with students, and he also typically eats very fine grain and milk. The cow is not the only new friend to join us at NH; Ms. Cherry, the new pig was also welcomed to the Hawks Nest recently. She came to NHHS after her win at the PA farm show for grand champion Duroc, according to Twitter. Ms. Cherry was given to NH by Dave Holloway. Ms. Cherry is also expecting a new litter of piglets in early February. As of right now, Ms. Cherry is the only pig in the barn until she gives birth according to Jerschied, so she has “constant music going on to keep her company.” Once the pigs are born, students will be able to castrate them and help raise them, this will be a large animal project. “Students will show the pigs next summer,” Jerschied stated and eventually the baby piglets will be sold either to produce meat or as pets for auctions for farmers at the Harford County Farm Fair.