JANUARY ISSUE 2022

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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.

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January 28, 2021

Small things lead to happier life Murder rates increasing; GRACE FELDBUSH Social Media Coordinator

The secret of living a happy life is taking care of the small things in life, according to the Youth Lead organization. Living by this rule has made me appreciate every moment more. Focusing on the little things in your life means you focus your attention on what nurtures you. Noticing the small details throughout the day helps you appreciate all you do for yourself. A lot of times people do not always realize all they do for themselves. Now how did I find fulfillment? Fulfillment is an easy concept on the surface, yet so elusive. Many search for fulfillment and happiness through massive things, but I have found that taking care of

the smaller things in my life and doing things for myself makes me happier. Taking time for my mind and body is one thing I have found to help me in everyday life. Meditating daily whether it is for one minute or 40 minutes has helped me be able to get through stressful periods easier. Meditation might sometimes only take up a small portion of my day, yet it gives me time to stop my daily life and do something for myself. It is always important to go out of the way for yourself every day whether that is meditating, going for a walk, taking pictures, listening to music, or anything you might enjoy doing. Yoga is another way I take care of myself. Yoga is proven to connect your mind and body which helps in multiple parts of everyday life including things like mindful eating, better sleep, and it makes you feel more energetic throughout your everyday life. It also helps your physical health as it can strengthen and make you more flexible. There are numerous different types of yoga which makes it something almost everyone can start doing. During yoga practice, the goal should be to challenge yourself, but not overwhelm

yourself. Reading in my free time instead of sitting on my phone has benefited my life as well. It helps me not worry about what is happening on social media and focus on myself. Reading every day helps me reduce stress and be able to concentrate better when working on other tasks like schoolwork. Enjoying a book is something my past self would never realize was possible, and you might think it is impossible too. You just need to find a book you would enjoy; school makes many people despise reading because of the books they make us read. Just because you hate the books we read in school; does not mean you will hate reading a book you get to pick yourself. Give it a chance. Appreciating and doing things for yourself every day makes life more bearable and helps you take care of yourself. I have learned that living a fulfilling life is within reach of anyone, and you just must find the things that make you a better person, sometimes not relying on anyone or anything but yourself to do so. A lot of times the smallest shift of thinking or doing can create bigger changes.

Overcrowding hurts Maryland hospitals;

Nurses can’t keep up with Covid cases VIEWPOINT Maryland hospitals are suffering from being severely understaffed, and the surge of people that are coming to the hospital due to increasing Covid cases, are having people waiting hours in the emergency room. Due to the increase of Covid-19 cases from the holiday break and the severity of the Omicron variant, nurses are out due to being sick or overworked, and people are being infected left and right. People are flooding in and having to wait hours for care. With being short staffed, several Maryland hospitals are struggling. “On any given day, 30% of the hospital’s positions may be vacant because workers left or are in quarantine,” says Nicole Beeson, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. Governor Larry Hogan has “[plead] for people to get vaccinated and boosted and wear

masks to spare the hospitals. The state opened several testing sites near hospitals so people would stop flooding emergency rooms with non-emergencies,” says the Baltimore Sun. People keep going to the hospitals for testing and other things that can wait for a scheduled appointment, but instead are wasting time in the emergency room when nurses can’t fix their problem and they just wasted their time and the nurses’ time. “U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that the health care and social assistance workforce dropped significantly in Maryland during the pandemic and has not recovered,” says The Baltimore Sun. Nurses need any help they can get and staying home when you can, staying safe and not being around large groups of people would helpless people be put in the hospital and at risk. Nurses have to deal with their regular loads of people on top of the additional Covid

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patients that are arriving. And many nurses are leaving to take up travel positions. They are leaving their current position and leaving their hospital for another usually in another state. Nurses are doing this because travel nurses are getting paid more. Currently travel nurses “average salary for a travel nurse is $2,020 per week in Maryland” while the average registered nurse’s” salary is $1,557 per week, according to Indeed. While it’s understandable why nurses want to become travel nurses for the increased pay, it’s leaving local hospitals suffering. With the increased demand and the amount of nurses taking travel positions the hospitals are actually in such a crisis that they are now telling nurses who are Covid positive that they can still remain working even though they may very well infect patients who they are caring for. The shortage is now an extreme and important crisis situation.

News Editors: Summer Grace, Kris Gray Opinion/Editorial Editors: Kylie Redding, Hannah Krizek Features Editor: Evan Kuzemchak IDR Editor: Jessica Fannin Society, Students & Culture Editor: Meghan Kalck Video Editors: Jackie Bultman, Andrew Hartlove, Silvia Martinez Copy Editors: Ben Iampieri, Layton Hillier Social Media Coordinator: Grace Feldbush

Canceling law enforcement EDITORIAL

Research Forum of 200 police departments shows a “45% increase According to Ritchie Roser, in the retirement rate and a near“more than 400,000 people die ly 20% increase in resignations in from homicide each year, and al- 2020-2021 compared to the premost 20,000 of those deaths are vious year” (Westervelt). in the United States.” Without the defense of the In the past two years, murder police, families are left to defend rates in major cities have been themselves against criminals. increasing at dramatic rates. An increase in murder cases was According to digital reporter seen in cities like Minneapolis Stephanie Pagones, in Portland, who experienced “49% more hoOregon, homicides “skyrocketed micides since the initial budget 270.6% [in July 2020] compared cut in July 2020” (Pagones). to the same time last year.” It is apparent that using fundLiving in conditions where ing for social service programs violence is a part of daily life can is not effective in stopping peocause people to develop mental ple from killing each other. The health issues like depression and funding that is being taken from anxiety. Not only does high ho- the police departments is being micide rates cause mental health put into social service proissues, but these rates grams that do not have make a community adequate methods of “In the unsafe for families stopping crime. to raise their If these past two years, children in groups were murder rates in or live a life truly more efthat is not fective than major cities have been shrouded in the police, increasing at dramatic fear whenthen murrates. According to dig- der rates ever they do someital reporter Stephanie would not thing in be reachPagones, in Portland, Or- ing historitheir community. cal heights egon, homicides “skyrockAs a rein cities. eted 270.6% [in July sult, living In addi2020] compared to in a dangertion, instead ous communiof decreasing the same time last ty inhibits chilfunding to poyear.” dren’s abilities to lice departments form trusting relato stop bad polictionships with others ing, cities should give or enjoy activities outside. more funding to their deAlong with other issues of living partments and revitalize their in cities, after murder increased equipment. With better policing in 2020, many people started practices committing murder withdrawing from cities to live will be discouraged among citiin safer neighborhoods. zens. The recent surge in murder The police department will be rates can be connected to a lack able to fight crime more effectiveof law enforcement with anti-po- ly by using the funding to implelicing movements. Over the past ment body cameras. Police offifew years, bad policing has been cers could wear cameras while on protested in America. duty that would document any These protests have led to injustice committed by the offimovements like defunding the cer or a criminal. police departments and redirectThese cameras would also ing the money to social service discourage both parties from programs. In response to the committing criminal actions that protest, in December, the “Min- could be used as evidence against neapolis city council unanimous- them. ly approved a budget that shifted Our defense system is needed approximately $8 million from to keep people safe, so without a the police department towards defense system in our cities, they violence prevention and other will eventually be safe for no one programs” (Pagones). Without men in police uniform, With the “defund the police” crime will be much to easy to get movement people are taught to away with, and stopping people think all police officers are bad. from doing much of anything will From the lack of support from become much more challenging. the public and not enough fund- For the sake of future generaing to departments, a survey con- tions, we can not get rid of our ducted by the Police Executive law enforcement.

Health and Science Editor: Marissa Altenburg Entertainment Editor: Alexa Falls Sports Editor: Greer Strine Business Manager: Kensi Boyanich Reporters: Noel Bailey, Kimberly Edgar, Danny Gallo, Matthew Ledford, Reese Showalter, Liora Tolliver, Chloe Ward, Lillian Weatherman, Bella Arist, Caroline Barquin, Mekenzie McCann, Gabrielle Moxham, Delaney O’Neil, Brookelyn Priebe, Mackenzie Scott, Benjamin Sersen, Ghost States, Riley Stoneback Announcements Tech Victoria Hanna

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 vul-

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January 28, 2021

Growing old is mandatory; Thrifting hurting lower class

Growing up is optional JACKIE BULTMAN Video Editor

Anyone else terrified to grow up? Was I not just perched in front of the TV watching iCarly and worrying about beating the next level of Color Switch on my iPod? Yet, here I am applying to eight colleges that could tug me in eight different paths towards the later of my life. I want to stay little forever, I tell myself. I am afraid that I will not have the time for fun anymore. Even the thought that I could never again have an infectious fit of giggles worries me. Tell me, since when is it not acceptable to order from the kids menu? And why am I no longer cute enough to get away with creat-

ing “oopsies”? To think how long ago we were saying how badly we wanted to grow older and all we want now is to be little again. It’s funny how that works. How I wish I could go back and tell that little girl to stay there forever. Don’t grow up. I beg you. Live in the moment and cherish everything you have. Life is only going to become more challenging and complicated. Joy will make less appearances. I have seen what growing up has done to every adult in my life. I see the wrinkles under my grandmother’s eyes from ceaseless worry. Or my mother’s ability to slumber by eight every night from exhaustion. I see my dad’s hobbies drift away in order to prioritize stability. I don’t want those symptoms of aging. I want to run around in a sundress and play in the dirt. And for a time, have absolutely no worries. Is that so much to ask for? Maybe I’m just scared to lose all of the great things about being a kid. But who says they have to disappear? Our parents. Our teachers. Our friends. Society. Grow up and stop acting like a child they say. I think what they mean here is, you must mature.

Growing up is not the same thing as maturing. Maturity is learned through experience and illustrates how you choose to respond to various situations in life. Anyone at any age can mature. So you know what I say. Stay a kid at heart forever, just mature intellectually and morally. Age is just a number, and at no point do we have to lose our childlike nature because we have left our adolescence. Jump in the puddles with your bright red wellingtons. Ask so many questions that the responses become, “because I said so.” Fall, count your bruises, and go get that Mickey Mouse BandAid. Put on that poofy pink tulle dress and let everyone stare. Truly believe that you will one day be a famous YouTuber or Ariel with her Eric. Show up at your best friend's house and ask if they can come out to play. Wave at strangers and show them your smile. Live in awe of all things in the world that amaze you. Because at the end of the day, everyone wants to be a kid again… they just need the reminder that absolutely nothing is stopping them.

Humanity at its finest; Exploring world’s craziest conspiracies CHLOE WARD Reporter

Many of the articles in this paper take a very serious approach, only used to inform or spread awareness. It’s very respectable, however, I’d like to take this column as an opportunity to do something fun. Humanity is- to put it lightly- rather stupid at times. Sure, you could easily make that political by mentioning corrupt politicians and their followers, the anti-vax, and other dumb things people do. But where’s the fun in that? I’d much rather poke fun at flat-earthers and lizard-people worshippers- because we’re all a little dumb in our own right. So I have collected a list of my favorite ridiculous conspiracies that I think readers may enjoy. So

sit down and laugh with me for about 300 words. From the desperation of the COVID-19 pandemic, some enjoy spreading any ridiculous story they can manage to conjure in their limited imaginations. It all started with the WHO, who mentioned that garlic may have antimicrobial properties. The information spiraled out of proportion- as it does- and ended up putting someone in the hospital. For eating garlic. Specifically, a woman in South China whose throat became inflamed after eating about 1.5kg of raw garlic. At least she’s safe from vampires. So remember about ten years ago- most people reading this would have been in elementary school but you probably remember- when everyone was terrified the world would end? Well, some people still believe it did, and what we live in now is a simulation. It all started with a Twitter thread from people discussing how life since 2012 hadn’t felt real, and now people genuinely believe this. Claiming nothing has really “felt right” since then. The Mandela effect is also tied to this, and so people believe there are small subtleties that hint to us living in a simulation- Ex. The monopoly man has no monocle. Honestly, the naïve part of me hopes it’s

true. Do you know Lewis Carrol, beloved author of Alice in Wonderland? He was Jack the Ripper! Well, supposedly. Some… dedicated enthusiasts… rearranged many of his works and found anagrams in which he admitted his guilt. On the same topic of literature, one of my favorites is the theory that J.K. Rowling doesn’t exist. Yeah… I don’t know either. Apparently, the only reasoning is that it’s highly improbable for one woman to write six thick books, translate them into 55 different languages, and sell over 250 million copies in ten years. I think- or hope- this one is a joke, but I remember it scaring me when I was younger; I had to ask my mom to make sure my favorite author wasn’t a figment of my imagination. The real takeaway is that anything posted online will inevitably be blown out of proportion. News. Facts. Propaganda. Jokes. So, don’t post anything that’s intentionally false or that you’d regret. Just because the delete button is clicked, does not at all mean anything is truthfully deleted and permanetly gone. Also, try not to believe dumb lies on the internet, because you might end up in the ER from garlic overconsumption.

EDITORIAL

Thrifting has been around longer than most people on the Earth. It gained its first surge in popularity during the early 19th century, as a result of immigration, as an option for cheaper and more readily available clothing became necessary for many people. “As early as the colonial era, writers, politicians, and other vocal critics denounced the sale of used goods'' according to Jennifer Le Zotte, a writer for The New England Quarterly. This belief began to shift in the public consciousness when organizations such as the Salvation Army and Goodwill realized there was money to be made in thrifting. It grew as a way to “collect used goods from wealthier residents and redistribute them to more needy inhabitants [of big cities],” says Le Zotte. The Salvation Army’s “salvage brigade” launched in 1897 out of the basement of a men’s shelter. Residents went around the neighborhood with pushcarts asking for used clothes, and they got food and lodging in return. A Methodist minister launched Goodwill, a similar operation, in Boston in 1902, hiring poor and disabled people to collect the goods and do any necessary repairs. In turn, the offerings for sale in those groups’ shops gave immigrants a place to find clothes and become “Americanized.” Thrifting has continued to exist as a way to keep the less fortu-

nate clothed, giving them options for appropriate clothing for the weather. Unfortunately, thrifting has become a trend in the past few years, prompting thrift stores to increase their prices, which would in turn negatively affect low-income people, many of whom rely on thrift shops. The rise in customers at thrift stores such as Goodwill or Tabitha’s house has caused price inflation on many clothing pieces that, at one time, would have a hard time leaving the shelves. The demand for more “vintage” and “thrifty” clothing has led to steeper prices for those who cannot afford mainstream clothing and this is hurting the less fortunate. Everyone wants to save money, after all, over 69% of people claim they haven’t saved enough, according to Time News. However, some people rely on these second-hand pieces as a means of living. Clothing is a necessity in life, you need to wear clothes however, the quality of your clothes can be the source of deep judgment. It feels so wrong, so immoral, to buy clothes out of the hands of people who cannot afford the alternative when it is being done simply out of convenience. The trend of thrifting has caused an eerie emptiness in the shelves of stores and this means more than just profit for the owners, and the opportunity for them to dictate their prices however they want, negatively affecting the communities that at one time they served.

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Let’s talk about freedom Negligence worsens pandemic American culture turning against one another GREER STRINE Sports Editor

The philosophy of oppression and discrimination has changed meanings over time. However, it’s now used as a launching pad to argue about adversity. No. I’m not saying that people aren’t oppressed, discriminated against, or that some things aren’t unfair in society. I’m talking about the things that are still being silenced. Vaccinations are the talk of society right now. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, isn’t my business, and according to HIPPA, a.k.a. our medical rights, we don’t need to tell anyone, but our doctor, our personal medical information. So why are schools asking? Telling students that they either show their vaccine card or get tested for sports is the school system’s method of trying to ensure a healthy environment, but whatever happened to HIPPA? Being singled out from your sports team and put in a line in the hallway waiting for your test, publicly identifies a person’s personal medical vaccine status. The underlying message is that getting vaccinated is a better decision than remaining unvaccinated whether it’s for medical reasons, religious beliefs, or simple personal freedoms. Teachers/ students blaming unvaccinated people for the spread of the virus, THAT is what leads to discrimination. What about Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers? He was denied a vote toward his Hall of Fame nomination, just be-

cause he wasn’t vaccinated. Why is vaccination status being equated with his athletic accomplishments? So, instead of rewarding Rodgers for his immense skill, he is being passed over because this person does not agree with his personal medical decisions unrelated to the game of football. At the end of the day, all of this is about coercing the general population into doing one particular thing. It is all about control. This is not the principle on which our country was founded. The people are supposed to control the government, not the government controlling its people. According to the US Embassy, “While often categorized as a democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic. The Constitution not only provides the framework for how the federal and state governments are structured, but also places significant limits on their powers.” There are things being presented in the school system that shouldn’t be part of our formal education. Discussing politics is perfectly fine but trying to indoctrinate others to change their politics beliefs is not. Why is the Pledge of Allegiance just an option? Why do some schools not play the National Anthem before sporting events? We are in America, the greatest country on earth. Regardless of your political affiliation, there really is no room for forcing politics or political beliefs on students in the school system or in college. High school students are mature enough to handle robust discussions and teaching about a series of topics, but forcing beliefs and indoctrination is not okay. Have you ever heard about college students who wrote papers which were contrary to their personal beliefs just to get a good grade? Students shouldn’t feel like they need to change their stance to please their professor just to get a passing grade. This type of coercion is highlighted in the movie God’s Not

Dead. A class full of students were instructed to write on a piece of paper, “God isn’t real”. Most students complied, however one student refused to do so. Throughout the plot of the movie, he was ridiculed, singled out, and was forced to argue his way through the class. Ultimately, he gave a speech on why God is real, and why he believes what he does. That was just a scene in a movie. But in the movie, like in life, why should we be forced to prove our beliefs? There is a reason it’s called a belief. There are issues, some prominent, some not, that are forced onto us, as students. There is a great deal of pressure on kids these days. Pressure is put on us in the classroom, on the sports field, or from an employer. There is pressure to get good grades. Pressure to lean one way or another. Pressure to pick sides. Pressure to always make choices which are deemed “acceptable” to those in charge. Our lives as students are consumed with school, sports, social media, work, and entertainment. With the recent deaths of America’s Sweetheart, Betty White, and everyone’s favorite Dad, Bob Saget, it makes us all realize that there is much more to life than what is described as being the most important event of the day on the front page of every newspaper. There are deaths, crimes, hunger, abuse, and other issues, both good and bad, that are equally as important and affect us all differently. Whether it’s oppression, discrimination, adversity, hardship, or whatever it may be, there should be a risk-free place for one to voice their opinion. A place WITHOUT backlash. Whatever happened to freedom of speech? Shouldn’t everyone just live their lives and stop questioning what others choose to believe in theirs? This can’t happen without the acceptance of diverse beliefs, freedom to express opinions, and a general change in attitudes. Just something to think about.

EDITORIAL

than a month before the Beijing 2022 Olympics. In the United States, the There have been multiple governing body of the sport is athletes who have been infectthe U.S. Figure Skating Associ- ed with Covid because of expoation, and the highest national sure amid the event, including event is the U.S. Figure Skating Olympic qualifier Alysa Liu. “I Championships, but this year have withdrawn from the free U.S. Nationals were disrupted program due to a positive Covid by the pandemic, many athletes test this morning. I’m fully vaccihave tested positive as a result of nated, have been wearing an n95 the event, even though Beijing is mask, and got two negative test right around the corner. results before leaving [for] Nash“The 2022 Toyota U.S. Figure ville.” Skating Championships [were] Athletes had their hands tied, held Jan. 3-9, 2022 in Nash- according to some Twitter users. ville, Tennessee. U.S. champions Even though they could theoret[were] crowned in ladies, ically withdraw, the men’s, pairs and ice choice they had dance at the chamto make was pionship and a difficult “This waiting game is junior levels of one. Joan, the U.S. Figeven worse for the athletes, @ J a v i ure Skating for4sal who are getting such a highly w a s competitive structure. o n e contagious disease less than The U.S. of the a month before the Beijing Championmany 2022 Olympics.” ships, which fans of serves as the Figure final qualifying Skating competition prior that were to U.S. Figure Skatunhappy with ing nominating athletes to USFS. “They have the the U.S. Olympic Figure Skating choice [to attend the US ChamTeam, attracts more than 750 pionships], but also they need to athletes, coaches, officials and compete here to qualify to [The media to the host community, in Winter Olympic Games]. And addition to thousands of specta- they’re not really choosing anytors,” according to the US Figure more if the only way to qualify is Skating Association. to attend this ridiculous Covid According to Covid Act Now, party, exposing themselves. It’s Davidson County, Tennessee, not only about self-care, [but where the 2022 U.S. Figure Skat- also] about nonexistent health ing Championships were held, politics.” has a 34.5% positive test rate, USFS’ decision to put the and a severe risk rate, as of Jan- pressure on the athletes to withuary 12, 2022. There were a few draw if they are uncomfortable restrictions, including testing is problematic to say the least, before the event, but the tests especially in front of an audience. were effective for three days after No restrictions were put in place receiving the test, potentially six for unvaccinated individuals, acdays after taking the test. cording to the testing guidelines Many people have expressed on the U.S. Figure Skating Astheir fear about the event. “Right sociation’s website. “Putting the now, we are just playing a very responsibility [on skaters] themtragic waiting game to see who selves to [withdraw] instead of else will test positive after this calling out the [federation] itself, weekend. Do you care about your knowing how many skaters have athletes, @USFigureSkating?” tested positive so far and how says Kat, @kattwts. This wait- much longer the event is scheding game is even worse for the uled to go on, is not a great look,” athletes, who are getting such says Evie @doubleflutz on Twita highly contagious disease less ter.

Obnoxious spreading of road salts damages community EDITORIAL Beet molasses and pickle brine- theses are safe alternatives to damaging road salts that are exceptionally overused and harmful. Drinking water contamination, and wildlife endangerment are just a few of the issues connected to the overuse of road salt. According to the Maryland State Highway Administration there is a 76 million dollar winter budget, the majority of the winter budget goes to the 385,000 tons of rock salt and 1.7 million gallons of salt brine. While that allotment of money is impressive, the harm to the

environment far outweighs the benefits of road salt. Maryland is currently working on educating volunteers and employees that plow on properly dispersing salt and road targeting according to the Road Salt Supplements Information provided by Maryland Transportation. Although when driving down a highway or through a neighborhood it is not uncommon to see large piles and long streaks of salt that were not dispersed properly. If Maryland was serious on educating about road salts it evidently needs to be more rigorous. There are many alternatives to the classic road salt and salt brine used on roads and side-

walks. Like Scott’s Eco-Friendly Ice Melt or MELT, a premium environmental blend ice melter. The issue with these options is that they are significantly more expensive than generic brands. 20$ 50-pound generic salt compared to an environmentally safe option that is 20$ for 25 pounds. The price should not be an excuse to eliminate a safer brand of salt, it is important to choose the right option instead of the cheaper option. The damage that normal road salts cause should be an indicator to Maryland that a change needs to be made. The money spent to restore the corrosion of roads and bridges is preventative if a safer

alternative was considered. For the everyday person road salts corrode at vehicles causing expensive repairs. Road salts are extremely important in their aid to keeping roads safe for winter travel, but the salts have raised the salinity in drainage water bodies. An increase in salinity causes death to organisms and aquatic vegetation, this correlates to private drinking water wells experiencing an unhealthy amount of sodium according to Columbia Climate School. Why do we continue to use this harmful substance in extreme amounts with all the negative effects? The government chooses the

cheapest option available with no regard to the effects that it has. According to Maryland Transportation, salt loses its effectiveness at temperatures below 20 degrees; it is important to note that most snowstorms have low temperatures, thus the salt that is being used serves little purpose in melting the ice accumulation. This is a waste of resources, time and money. We need to consider the greater good for our environment and community instead of automatically going with the cheapest option. Some states have even banned the use of road salt, this could be a valuable tool in helping our community stay safe.

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Teachers, staff recognized for years of service HANNAH KRIZEK OP/ED Editor Each year around this time, Harford County Public Schools recognizes teachers for longevity in the system.. Teachers that have hit 5, 10, 20, and 30 years of service are acknowledged for their hard work and time spent in the system. This year, the Hawks Nest has 14 teachers who have hit these milestones, and whether it's 5 years or 30, each teacher has a wealth of experiences and memories. English teacher Mrs. Meagan Neyens, shared her embarrassing yet favorite memory from her third-year teaching. She said she was not always the winner when it came to the battle of wills with a particular class. She says, “During one class, I was writing something on the board, and it took several minutes. When I turned back around, a student had

taken out a loaf of bread, a jar of jelly, and a jar of peanut butter from his backpack and was making a sandwich. I couldn’t believe it!” She was not exactly sure how to react, but she says that she, “I just laughed, shook my head, and declined the sandwich he offered me.” Neyens said her advice to anyone just entering the profession is that, “letting something go (within reason) rather than yelling or doling out discipline can go a long way with building relationships.” English teacher Ms. Christine Allred is also being recognized as well. She said it’s hard for her to choose one single favorite memory but if she had to pick a few it would be, “participating with fellow staff members in the school talent show.” She also has enjoyed “field trips with students to the Holocaust Museum in DC and to see Romeo and Juliet.

Along with Allred and Neyens, cafeteria manager Earliene Klapka also has a favorite memory. “The one that stands out the most to this day is looking at the students' faces from elementary to high school when it is lunch time. It warms my heart for it’s a time for them to socialize and they pretty much all come in with smiles on their faces.” Guidance secretary Mrs. Lisa West is also being recognized. “I would say that my favorite memory is when I witnessed a student give another student a brand new pair of sneakers. During a class discussion, the student had heard the other say that he couldn’t afford $150 sneakers. So, he went out and bought them for him. It was so very touching!” she says. West speaks positively about The Nest saying, “North Harford is a special place, filled with very special people.”

2021 Rewind BELLA ARIST Reporter

January: Storming of the Capitol and inauguration On January 6, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to stop the lawmakers in finalizing the results of the 2020 presidential elections. This resulted in 5 people dying and many hurt from all the chaos during the event. On January 20th, Biden was inaugurated and became the 46th president of the United States.

February: Paris Climate Agreement In February, United States re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement which is an international agreement helping to limit global warming. Each nation is responsible for setting their own emissions goals to help lower global warming throughout the United States.

March: Cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal On March 26, the cargo ship, Ever Given, turns sideways in the Suez Canal. The ship was stopping billions from trading. Six days later a gust of wind pushed it free, allowing trade to continue.

April: Officer found guilty for murdering George Floyd Police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in jail for the murder of Floyd. He showed little reaction when finding out his sentence in prison.

May: Elon Musk spaceflight In May, Elon Musk’s SpaceX was successful in its splashdown of the first operational spaceflight by a private company. Musk says the rocket launch was “a dream come true”.

June: 12-story building collapsed On June 24 in Surfside, Florida, a 12-story condominium collapsed killing 98 residents. The building collapsed due to long-term degradation of concrete on the ground-level parking garage. There were over 100 complexes in the condominium and thankfully more survivors than deaths.

Yearbook staff working to produce new edition; Bold, bright, theme showcases diverse audience ALEXA FALLS Entertainment Editor The yearbook staff at North Harford is planning something bold for the next yearbook. They are working hard to produce their new book along with the challenges they face. Senior Jessica Dudok says, “we’re doing a whole neon theme called ‘Bold, Bright Beginnings.’” She explains, “bold is our events section, bright is our academics [section], and beginnings is about starting sports back up, new clubs, and things like that.” Dudok adds, “a lot of our ideas are coming together, and the cover looks amazing.” Senior Patrick Barker says, “one of the things that I love about taking this class is like you get to learn so much about the school.” He mentions, “you get to learn things about what goes on in school that you probably wouldn’t know before if you didn’t take this class.”

July: Tokyo summer Olympics July brought the 32nd summer Olympics games located in Tokyo. There were dozens of Covid cases linked to the Olympic games. The United States topped the medal count by bringing home 133 medals.

August: American troops fallback from Afghanistan Barker comments, “it’s a really easy class, easy grade, and I do like working with everyone. It's one of the classes that doesn’t make me want to rip my hair out.” Senior Madison Quick adds, “We’re like a little family of ants.” Junior Isabella Southard agrees, “it’s an easy class and it's not hard to take. It's fun to take pictures and interview people and design stuff too.” Even with these pros, the staff still struggles, “getting pictures is a struggle, especially with COVID, also how small our group is,” Southard mentions. She adds, “everyone has a lot of stuff to do and with so few people [on staff], we’ve had a hard time.” Barker says, “we really need underclassmen to pitch in.” The students plan to recruit students to join staff as well. Southard says that she will continue to be a part of the staff during her senior year and adds, “I know a lot of people that are interested [in joining yearbook]

because they didn’t even know that they could take the class.” Yearbook advisor Carla Harward says, “[having more people on staff] would definitely be advantageous for us.” She mentions, “I’ve never had this small of a staff, but I have to tell you they are working, and they want to do a great book.” This is Harward's seventh or eighth year as North Harford’s yearbook advisor. She comments, “I’ve always been proud of the books that we have produced because we work hard and it’s a reflection of our school […] you want it to be the overview of as many people as you can that engage in our school.” Harward explains, “not just the athletes, not just the musical people, not just the art people, but everybody.” She adds, “we try to get to everybody so that we’re not just focusing on certain groups of people, so we are very diverse in doing that.”

During August, American troops withdrew from Afghanistan after a war that lasted two decades. Over this time, it took the lives of 2,400 U.S. service personnel.

September: Texas Heartbeat Act September saw the Texas Heartbeat Act, which meant no abortions after roughly 6 weeks The supreme court declined to block the law, saying it was a question for lower courts. This got many people upset, talking about it all over social media.

October: World’s first vaccine against malaria Throughout October, the World Health Organization released the news about the world's first vaccine against malaria. This was a “historic moment” according to Tredos Ghebreyesus, who is a doctor who recommends this vaccine as it would save many lives.

November: Travis Scott and Drake sued On Monday, November 8, Travis Scott and Drake were sued by concert goers because of the Astroworld concert. They were claimed to have incited the crowd, eventually causing the crush.

December: Tornadoes active in the South and Midwest December brought tornadoes ripping through the South and Midwest killing at least 91 people. The tornadoes caused massive destruction and damage to many homes.

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VOE, BSU presentation stirs emotion;

Faculty impacted by student stories SUMMER GRACE News Editor On December 22, Voices of Equity, in conjunction with the Black student union presented a slideshow to the staff explaining the impact of slurs. Junior Julia Eakes believes the staff’s reaction to the presentation was incredibly supportive. She was surprised yet ecstatic with the response received. “I could tell that it had evoked a lot of emotion and really opened their eyes as to what’s happening in the school and in the halls,” Eakes reminisces. After the presentation and in the days after, several teachers talked to the presenters directly or to Voe advisor Mr. Micheal James. Foreign Language teacher Mrs. Jean Buttitta was one of the teachers deeply influenced by the presentation. ”I was mostly just really impressed with the fact that they all got up in front of the

whole faculty. It was probably really intimidating,” she explains. She acknowledges the experiences students shared were things that were “extremely personal and for some of them extremely painful and that upset [her].” “It upset me that the whole faculty maybe didn’t always respond in the way that they should.” Junior Yoyin Ogunyemi believes the presentation went very well, thanks to the staffs response. “A Lot of teachers were very touched and emotional,” she shares. Ogunyemi is hopeful that in the future teachers start taking more action when it comes to these issues. Being apart of the showcase meant so much to Ogunyemi. This is something that I’ve strongly believed since 9th grade. It felt so amazing that I got to be apart of such a great and powerful experience,” she explains. The junior loved that they were given the opportuni-

ty to try to “make a difference” by showing the staff how these slurs are impactful. She wanted all teachers to understand and acknowledge how they feel when hearing these types of things. Ogunyemi says she “loved being apart of the presentation and making a point.” When it comes to junior Jada Felton, she felt the presentation helped bring more of a sense of community to herself, as well as other students. “While we are nowhere near where we wish to be, we have made an incredible first step. It is a relief knowing that there are staff that are here to support us,” she adds. According to junior Brea Lenae, being a part of something that was used as a “safe space and outlet for students to share stories and get their voices out there, was a beautiful thing to participate in.” She admits that she did cry on multiple occasions, due to happiness.

Covid-19 policies updated; Clubs, sports impacted MEKENZIE MCCANN Reporter

As of January 4, 2022 new Covid-19 protocols were put into place in the Harford County Public School system. The new protocols cover new quarantining policies, new protocols that affect sports and clubs as well. According to nurse Ms. Joanne Dorsey, “A lot of people still have some misunderstanding about the difference between isolation and quarantine. Isolation is what you do if you are sick or test positive for Covid- you isolate (stay away) from other people because you are sick and contagious.” The old Covid policies stated that “isolation and quarantine used to be 10 days,” states Dorsey, however, the new protocols that relate to the quarantining include “If you are exposed to someone who has Covid, you now quarantine for 5 days instead of 10,” Dorsey says. “You can return to school after 5 days, as long as you do not have any symptoms. The CDC recommends that you get tested after day 5 of exposure, as a precau-

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tion, but it is not a requirement for school,” Dorsey comments. Dorsey says, “If you test positive, we now accept home tests, which we didn’t do in the past. You should take a picture of the test, with your name and date on it and email it to the nurse as confirmation.” However at home tests can be hard to find so if you are sick “... you will isolate at home for 5 days and can return when you are symptom free,” Dorsey says. “School nurses will only do rapid test[s] for students who become ill while at school,” comments Dorsey. The nurse added that students are also getting sent home for being contact-traced. The students that are getting contact traced “can not “test out” of quarantine. Once you are exposed to Covid, it can take several days to actually become infected. She added that a student “could get a negative test on one day, but become sick the next day- so you must complete the full 5 day quarantine. That protocol has not changed. If you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to quarantine,” Dorsey states.

The new Covid protocols do not affect just issues with students being quarantined and isolated; they also affect after school activities and sports as well. According to the HCPS website, there are no “ in-person activities that are not included in the testing/vaccination program.” According to principal Mr. Bryan Pawlicki, “Clubs that have an element of competition can use the testing protocols to be able to meet and practice after school. Example. It’s Academic or Mock Trial. No other clubs should be meeting.” Additionally, all after school activities and drama productions continue with the testing/ vaccine program in place according to the HCPS website. The HCPS website also states that there should be “no spectators at athletic competitions, or audience at performances.” Mr. Tim Larrimore, athletic director states that there is “Covid testing of all athletes every Tuesday unless vaccinated” and that “masking and social distancing while physically possible” are also encouraged.

TOY nominee names released CHLOE WARD Reporter

teacher, has a similar view on the award. She appreciates the honor deeply, but says she will “decline Every year, Harford County the nomination to make way for carefully selects from among more qualified candidates who hundreds of nominees to re- are growing their careers in edceive the title of “Teacher of the ucation”. Dallam wishes all of Year’(TOY). With this school the candidates luck, she simply year halfway through, it is time does not want to take the opporfor the decision process to begin. tunity from another colleague. The person elected for the “I hope to see one of our NHHS Teacher of the Year becomes teachers make it all the way in education spokesperson of the this year’s competition,” she says. county and is considered a nomiMrs. Danielle Ford, Special nee for Maryland’s Teacher of the Educator, has only been working Year, according to North Harford for three years as a teacher. Conprincipal Mr. Bryan Pawlicki. sidering this, she’s delighted and They will become the representahonored to tive of their receive the fellow teachnomination, ers, and “will and says work with things have education not been and commueasy this nity leadyear, with ers to affect “changes, change,” says setbacks, Pawlicki. mandates, North and stress.” Harford stuHowever, dents, parshe has done ents, and her best others have to spread nominatpositivity ed teachers with her Mrs. Johnstudents. stone, Mrs. “An ongoing According to HCPS, Lauren Chandler, theme in my Byrd was the 2021 Teacher of the Ms. Winclassroom Year. She teachers first grade at ter, Mr. is ‘SprinHickory Elementary School. PHODougherty, kling KindTO CREDIT: HCPS Mrs. Canale, ness EvMrs. Dalerywhere’, lam, and Ms. which I believe will not Ford as of early January. only make the student body Mrs. Jennifer Chandler, En- stronger, but our communiglish and journalism teacher, said ty stronger, as well,” she says. “It’s humbling to be nominated. Mrs. Emily Johnstone, who I feel so incredibly grateful that works in the math department, someone was compelled to rec- has a statement as well. “Being ognize me in this way. It’s over- nominated for teacher of the year whelming in the best of ways!” has been a bright spot in a school Mr. Brian Dougherty was also year that has had lots of ups and nominated, but has decided to downs for me. If selected, I hope not participate. He’s been a teach- to make NHHS proud, “ she says. er for over 28 years. Throughout Mrs. Alison Austin, also from the years, he notes that he has the mathematics department, “worked with many teachers humbly expresses her gratialong the way- most- excellent tude and honor to be nominatteachers and some- exceptional ed in saying “it feels great to educators.” While he does think be recognized during a school of himself as a good teacher and year that is not quite ‘normal’.” loves his job, he does not consider Lastly, Mrs. Melissa Winhimself an ‘exceptional educator’. ter says that she is “ex“I play too much,” he concludes. tremely honored to be nomMrs. Joanna Dallam, English inated.”; “I am very grateful.”

Active, former HCPS teachers create county-wide drama program MATTHEW LEDFORD Reporter “Starlight Theatricals is a private enterprise dedicated to providing high quality theater experiences, services and educational opportunities for participants ages 12 - 18. Our studio provides 9-week classes, summer camps and intensive workshops for aspiring performers as well as backstage technicians,” according to Chuck Bowden, one of the Starlight Theatricals founders. “Classes offered cover acting, vocal performance, dance and technical theater. In addition, students will have the opportunity to perform in musicals and

plays produced throughout each season,” according to Chuck Bowden, one of the Starlight Theatricals founders. The company is owned and operated by a three member team of current and former Harford County Public Schools teachers who taught at Bel Air High School. These three people are Chuck Bowden, Benjamin Smith, and Terri Matthews. Chuck Bowden is a faculty member at Bel Air High School where he has taught both English and Drama for the past 20 years. Benjamin Smith is a faculty member at Bel Air High School where he has taught both Government and Economics for the past 21

years. Before he began teaching at Bel Air High School he taught Social Studies at Chariton High School in Chariton, Iowa. Terri Matthews is a faculty member at Bel Air High School where she has served as the Vocal Music Teacher, Choral Director, and has been the Music Department Chair for the past 20 years. Bowden says, “After 20+ years of working in educational theater with the school system, we decided to start our own Theater Company in order to have a broader reach and be able to teach students from more than one school. We also are excited to be able to offer more programming

than we could within the time and budget constraints of the school system.”Bowden believes that, “We can provide high quality theatrical experiences for the community while continuing to educate students and help them develop their love of the arts. Our hope is to grow and be able to offer a variety of offerings including plays, musicals, concerts, classes, camps and workshops.” Bowden believes that these programs can help the youth get involved because, “Hopefully, any experiences that the students have with us will help them to continue to develop their love and passion for participating in the arts whether

it’s at their home schools or in the community, in college or beyond. We will be offering classes and experience in performing on the stage as well as behind the scenes, so whatever aspect of the arts they are interested in, we’ll have something for them.” On the topic of production, Bowden said, “We were going to start with acting/performance classes for this spring, but decided to pivot and do two actual productions. The first one is Little Shop of Horrors. That’ll be for high school students and will be running the last weekend of March and the first weekend of April.”

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Plunging into freezing cold water; Students raise money for charity JESSICA FANNIN Reporter

For some people, raising money for charity comes in the form of bake sales or car washes. But for others, it involves running into freezing cold water in the middle of the winter. This attention-grabbing act of submerging into frozen water raises awareness for important topics such as, breast cancer, police departments, and, St. Jude. The Special Olympics of Maryland is a charity that raises money to support people with special needs. There are at least 6,102 athletes that participate in the Special Olympics of Maryland. Senior Kayla Smith did a Polar Bear Plunge because her dad was doing it that year. She explained that “his job sets up a table at a polar bear plunge every year.”

ted he did the Polar Bear Plunge because his “ parents promised they would buy [...] [him] Minecraft,” if he did the plunge. Kuzemchak also did the plunge because it helped “raise money for a good cause like ALS” which is, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.” He described the experience as being, “really nerve racking because [...] [he] knew the water was really cold. They had to break a big layer of ice off the pond so everyone could get in.” Kuzemchak explained how

Smith described how “it was fun and very cold. [...] [She] was nervous at first since it was kind of little but it was exciting because it was a new experience and [...] [she] got to do it with family.” The polar bear plunge was at, “Sandy Point State Park.” She claimed there were “a lot of people there but [...] [she] only did it with my dad.” The senior said she “would definitely do it again because it’s a lot of fun and it’s for a good cause.” Senior Evan Kuzemchak, admit-

they only got in the water for, “thirty seconds and went all the way under.” After he got out of the water “he took off [...] [his] shirt because it was so wet, and it froze.” He also claimed that he felt like he was going to die. Rushing into the frigid water activates a number of cold receptors that are underneath the skin, starting a process called “cold shock.” Doing the plunge also releases dopamine, which is one of the neurotransmitters in the brain that causes feelings of happiness. This is why people often feel invigorated after doing a plunge. Kuzemchak found it exciting because he knew he was going to get “Minecraft after.” The plunge was at “some random person’s barn house pond and [...] [he] thinks they were rich. There were also a lot of people, so they had to go in multiple rounds.”

Students engineer catapults North Harford sophomore wins scholarship KENSINGTON BOYANICH Business Manager North Harford technology classes are currently learning how to build a working and efficient catapult. Students are required to build a working desktop catapult from materials provided by Mr. Timothy Pistel. “Building something, even so simple, can be pretty extensive. It takes time and multiple test runs,” says junior Lousia Gray. “You find a design you would like to attempt, sketch it in different views, grab your wood, measure it, assemble, then go through testing the catapult. We were provided the basics, wood, glue, electric tools.” Pistel allows students to use the power saws and other resources in his room in order to cut down the wood the students are using to build their catapults. “I’ve only done this project two other times, in 2019 and last school year,” says technology teacher Timothy Pistel. “We are starting from scratch, taking ideas from other desktop catapults that have been designed by students from previous years.” Gray talks about how she enjoys cutting the wood, “It’s pretty cool to watch the pieces be able to slowly come together.” Students also must work in groups in order to create the catapult together. “My group tests the catapult multiple times

and make sure all the measurements are precise,” says Gray. Students also get rewarded if their catapult is the best in their class. Pistel says, “we have a competition to see who’s the most efficient catapult is, not necessarily the one that throws it the furthest but the one that based on the weight of the object can throw it the furthest.” Students are provided with a variety of materials to choose from to start building their catapults. “They have a lot of scrap wood to choose from, so part of the challenge is trying to figure out what materials they should use in order to make the catapult, but it is mostly scrap wood from throughout the school year,” states Pistel. Sophomore Sara Ford says about the project, “the process required you to think about the measurements of materials and to really plan out how you want your catapult to look. We were provided with pieces of wood of many different lengths and weights. We were allowed to choose whatever we needed and could make multiple trips. We were also provided with 2 rubber bands and wood glue.” Ford says the project has taught her “how to use the engineering design process to create designs and put my plans into action. I have also gotten to use the machines and assemble the catapult which has taught me some hand-on woodworking skills.”

nomination from Carson Scholars Fund KRIS GRAY News Editor

all four quarters last year during the pandemic and received an Award of Excellence document” to display her hard work. Recently, Bosley-Smith “received the honor roll for the 1st quarter.” On November 1 of 2021, Tri-

The high school nomination was available for students in grades 9, 10, and 11. Interested students According to the Carson were supposed to send back a Scholars Organization, “the copy of their resume highlightCarson Scholars Fund awards ing their school and community $1,000 college scholarships to service by November 26, 2021. students in grades 4-11 After sending the necwho excel academicalessary materials, applily and are dedicated cants were made to “write to serving their coman essay. You also have to munities.” From North [share] your report card Harford High School, and you have to get teachthe nominee was Haer recommendations,” ley Bosley-Smith. the Sophomore explains. The tenth grader said Bosley-Smith says she she is extremely “dedremains humble as she is icated to [her] educa“not sure” of her probation.” She prioritizes bility to win the actual her schoolwork, “I study scholarship for Maryland for like at least an hour high schoolers. She says, for each test or quiz.” “I think I’m confident in In the future, she hopes what I wrote but compared to become a doctor. She to how many students apwants to win the $1,000 plied for this, I’m not sure.” reward because her Aside from her classes, “dream career is to be Bosley-Smith enjoys para doctor, so this would ticipating in anything that help [her] to get into involves going outside. This is Haley Bosley-Smith’s sixth time medical schools which For example, “surfing with applying for the Carson Scholars Fund. She are a lot of money.” [her] dad”. “Me and my smiles for her nomination. PHOTO CREDBosley-Smith was dad; we make surfboards,” IT: Haley Bosley-Smith “super excited because the student states. She has [she has] participated previously “participated in this since 5th grade, in Envirothon at North and this is the first year [she] got cia Uppercue, one of NHHS’ Harford.” However, “as of right nominated.” For the past couple School counselors sent out an now with [the shutting down of of years, she has been attempt- email announcing the chance in-person] after-school activities, ing to show strengths as she for students to win the Carson [she is] not currently involved in was, “on the honor roll during Scholars Fund 2022 Scholarship. any after-school clubs.”

Students invest time investigating modern social issues RILEY STONEBACK Reporter

As a sophomore in Harford County Public Schools, students have a unit in which they read, study, and explore the idea of justice as it relates to social issues. At NHHS, English teacher Mrs. Emilie Phillips and Mrs. Jennifer Chandler’s students are asked to choose a topic that they feel strongly about, and then spend time researching the subject. “The projects this year are really good. I feel like there were

so many ideas that completely surprised me,” said Phillips. She added that this year she didn’t allow students to do the same project, so she “got a lot of different topics and topics that I didn’t even think of,” said Phillips. Sophomore Michael O’Leary is a student in Phillip’s class this year. He is investigating protests occurring in Hong Kong. He said, “My partner and I chose to do this topic because people are getting their rights stripped away, along with facing violence

from the police, and it’s just not right.” He added that he “enjoyed the social justice projects because I learned a good amount of stuff from other people’s projects. Plus, a lot of people in my class had no idea the Hong Kong protests were happening, so it’s also a good way to spread awareness.” Chandler’s class is also on their way to presenting their social justice projects. She adds that “the ultimate goal of the project is that students feel like they have the opportunity to make a difference

by bringing awareness to an issue… and that students recognize the power of their own voice.” In Chandler’s class, sophomore Julianna Chaney chose to do her project on invisible disabilities and the way that they are treated in school. Chaney says, “I chose to do this project because I personally suffer from an invisible disability, so it means a lot to me. I’m just really passionate about it.” Sophomore Jasmine Owens, another of Chandler’s students, chose to do her project on “the

school system’s teaching of the history curriculum and how it doesn’t reflect the diversity of the student body.” Owens says, “I chose this because there’s a lot of issues that I had to learn on my own time. I just find it not right that we don’t get to learn those because they’re important, too.” Chandler says, “The earlier that we get kids to sort of see that English isn’t just about reading and analyzing, but it’s also about critically thinking and problem solving, that’s a good thing.”

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Euphoria tackles tough topics; Teens find solace in new season REESE SHOWALTER Reporter

love to see Nate change. I also can’t wait to see Rue. She seems better with her addiction [...] but like we saw in season one she can relapse at any time.” Junior Piper Wright said, “I have a good feeling that Rue

“All For Us.” Which I believe might be her overdosing again.” Season two of Euphoria starWright also added, “I would ring Zendaya as Rue is being like to see Cassie and Maddy released on January 9, 2022. Eufind their worth and stop letphoria follows Rue, a high school ting boys control their life and be student, played by Zendaya along able to stand up for themselves.” with other classmates as In the previous they navigate relationseason Maddie ships, drug addiction, and and Cassie are the world of social media. both in toxic Season one was rerelationships leased on June 16, 2019. Wright hopes After three years of waitthat in season ing, the second season was two these charannounced on Euphoria’s acters will find social media along with their worth. some actors that star in Soon after the show posted the trailer the first season on their own social media. came out many The cast includes Zemakeup artndaya, Hunter Schafer, ists like Madi Jacob Elordi, and others. Bernard creJules, played by Huntated Euphoria er Schafer, plays Rue’s themed makeup love interest in the show. tutorials that Jacob Elordi is a popwere posted on ular high school boy youtube. These with abusive tendenlooks also becies and anger issues. came popular on Junior Isabella Souththe app TikTok. ard said, “I am excited to These looks see where the plot goes consisted of glit[in the new season]. It’s tery eye shadso detailed and there are ow, gems, and several problems happenlots of purples, ing at once, which keeps blues, and pinks. Zendaya on the cover of season two’s cover it [the plot] interesting.” Just a month photo. Season two release date is on January 9 Southard expects after season one 2022. that there will be a lot of of euphoria was character development released, season this season “I think a lot two was conof things will happen that we is going to relapse back into firmed for a second season. Fans didn’t expect whatsoever as all drugs because at the end of sea- have been waiting for the new the characters’ identities seem son one it’s a scene of her do- season. Both Wright and Southto have changed based on the ing drugs again and it turns ard said they were excited for the trailer.” She also said, “I would into a music video for the song second season to finally come out.

Youtuber, singer follows heart, expresses herself through songs GRACE FELDBUSH Social Media Coordinator

Senior Jessica Dudok has started up her own YouTube channel and posted her first video on February 17, 2019l. She now has 1140 subscribers. She also enjoys writing and singing songs and hopes to continue her passion for music going forward. Dudok started her YouTube channel because she loves making videos and thought it would be fun. She explains she has tried lots of various kinds of videos. She has decided to stick mostly with lifestyle, Christian, and challenge videos because that is what her audience likes best. The twelfth grader explains she focuses on creating videos her audience enjoys which helps her continue to grow her channel. She says she does not think she will do it long term but will go back to her channel periodically to remember things from her past. “A lot of my parents' friends and others come to my channel because of the covers and songs I post and then they end up subscribing,” Dudok says. She ex-

plains she loves mixing her regular content with music to keep the audience on their feet. Dudok explains she wants to keep writing songs whenever she can because she has “always loved singing.” She says it has an incredibly special place in her heart. She explains she loves singing with her friends and plans on auDudok is still creating singing videos om Youtube. She thinks she has grown a lot since she first started ditioning for the worship team posting. at her church PHOTO CREDIT: Jessica Dudok eventually. “I have been playing the guitar as well as the to sing and I love the way that stead of glorifying myself because singing since I was a little kid and piano but it has never really stuck. they care.” She explains they he gave me the voice to sing.” my parents used to always say I She says watching YouTube Dudok says her parents have want her to sing whether it is would go on American Idol, but I been her biggest supporters just them or in front of a group. growing up also inspired her definitely never see that happen- throughout the process. She Dudok says worship singers have to start her channel because ing,” Dudok says. She says she says, “They ask me about vid- also inspired her and, “that when she already loved creating vidplays the ukulele and has tried eos and are always wanting me I sing to give my praise to God in- eos so why not post them?

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Rodrigo’s first world tour goes viral Movie soundtracks bring vibrance; VICTORIA HANNA Studio Manager

Starting in San Francisco, California, on April 2, rising artist Olivia Rodrigo is beginning her first ever tour. On December 6, Rodrigo released the “Sour Tour” on Instagram, also announcing that artists Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone, and Bella Latham will be joining her on the tour. The “Sour Tour” will make 47 stops, traveling around the world making stops in international cities such as Paris, Dublin, and ending on July 7 in London. Only four days after the tour started selling tickets, the artist posted that the tour was sold out. “This is my very first tour and I’m so nervous but so excited to sing and dance the night away with you all,” Rodrigo captions her post, “thank you to all of my incredible fans.” In an interview with Los Angeles Times, the star said that her decision to not immediately headline arenas was because Rodrigo doesn’t think she should “skip any steps.” Latham also explains this on Twitter, “this is her first ever

headline tour. From my point of view, I would never ever play stadiums for my first ever tour,” she also adds that “nobody underestimated how many tickets would sell, but Liv needs to experience natural growth in live shows, or it would be so overwhelming.” Rodrigo is the young age of 18 and has even expressed the take that social media and comparison has on her in the song “Jealousy, Jealousy.” However, this hasn’t held her back from becoming the youngest solo artist to score a UK chart double, according to BBC News. When the Sour album was released in May, it earned 72,000 album sales and 218,000 SEA units, according to Brad Callas, a reporter from Complex. This explains why the Sour tour sold out so quickly as well as why CNN reports that tickets are being resold for up to 6,000 dollars in New York, 5,000 dollars in Chicago, and prices as high as 9,000 dollars in San Francisco. The popularity of the album and Rodrigo is also the reason that the Ticketmaster website experienced outages on Friday, CNN says.

In September 2021, Olivia Rodrigo performed live for the first time at the iHeartRadio music festival. Now starting in April 2022, she’ll do it again almost 50 more times when she goes on tour for the first time. PHOTO CREDIT: Mike Coppola

Student expresses admiration towards music KIMBERLY EDGAR Reporter

“When a movie has a good soundtrack it leaves an impact, it helps me remember the movie,” says junior Neah Shaw, “I like the nostalgic feeling when I see something or hear something that reminds me of a movie I have seen.” There are many components that make a good movie, but a good soundtrack can make the movie and its scenes more intense. According to Shaw, “a soundtrack is good when it fits the movie, and when the songs correspond with main characters.” Shaw states that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has one of the best movie soundtracks because the music is really upbeat, and the artists featured are “really nice”. According to On Stage Blog, “Soundtracks are such a vital part when creating and watching a movie - it helps the director set the tone of a scene and helps the audience member empathize with a character.” Shaw agrees with this and adds, “I don’t want a song to go with a side character when it means nothing to the overall plot of the movie.” Shaw emphasizes that there hasn’t really been a movie that she believed to have a bad soundtrack but that even if it did, the plot, characters, and overall feel is ultimately more important, “I would still watch my favorite movie if it didn’t have its soundtrack because although the soundtrack is important, the other components are still there which makes the movie good.” A great example of how the right song can really make a scene in a movie is in the 1987 film Good Morning Vietnam, “"What A Wonderful World"

Harry Potter cast reunites; Actors interact 20 years later REESE SHOWALTER Reporter The Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone film came out in 2001. For the 20 anniversary edition, some of the cast included Daniel Radcilff(Harry Potter), Emma Watson(Hermione Granger), and Rupert Grint(Ron Weasley). The anniversary feature was released on HBO Max on January 1 2022. The reunion was nearly two hours long of the cast talking about memories along with clips from the movies. There was a portion where they honored actors who had died that starred in the films including Alan Rickman who played Professor Severus Snape, Helen McCrory who played Narcissa Malfoy, and others. The feature consisted of the actors reminiscing about filming and the memories from the films. For many of the ac-

tors talking about the memories was very emotional. Junior Cole Younger watched the reunion, he said, “I think my favorite part was when they [Grint, Watson, and Radcliff] started talking about how awkward kissing scenes were in the Deathly Hallows and just overall seeing everyone back together was really nice.” Younger continued to say, “I was happy to see all of the cast back together but I really liked seeing the actor that played Neville Longbottom [Matthew Lewis] because he was always one of my favorite characters and it was nice to see him in that setting again.” Younger talked about how Harry Potter had played a large role in his childhood, he felt nostalgic and sentimental watching the reunion. Sophomore Kayla Doll said, “I was happy to see Emma Watson, she is brilliant and is by far

one of my favorite actors and it was so cool seeing her with the cast again.” Watson has been in other films including the Perks of being a Wallflower, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women. Doll also said, “It was very emotional [the reunion], I cried so many times especially during the tribute to all those who passed since the films. [Harry Potter] taught me you only have one life and you should live it like you want, not letting anyone push you around.” Sophomore Grace Conklin said, “My favorite part [of the reunion] was when they talked about the memories they had made on set with each-other and how they have such an unbreakable bond between them.” Conklin added, her favorite part [of the Harry Potter] series was during the Order of the Phoenix when the twins dropped out of school and surprised everyone [with fireworks during exams].

Junior Neah Shaw shared opinions on movie soundtracks. Shaw continues to analyze flaws in movies. PHOTO CREDIT: Neah Shaw by Louis Armstrong begins to play - this song hugely contrasts the visuals that accompany during the scene,” states On Stage Blog, “ it highlights the irony of the media's perception of the war compared to the tragedy of what was taking place.” Shaw explains that when a scene has a song that doesn’t amplify what is taking place that it makes the scene look bland, “if a fight scene has an upbeat happy song playing, it makes the fight seem less important.” A good movie soundtrack can really bring

life back into a scene which pushes the movie along, Shaw adds. Author Kathryn Kalinak of book “Film Music: A Very Short Introduction” states why music is so vital to movies. “It establishes setting; it creates atmosphere; it calls attention to elements; it reinforces or foreshadows narrative developments; it gives meaning to a character's actions or translates their thoughts; and it creates emotion.” Shaw enforces this idea by including that she attaches memories and emotions to every song she hears in a movie.

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Come join Media Studies next year!

Compiled by: Meghan Kalck

“Students should take journalism for the opportunity to grow and work with amazing people daily. It gives you freedom to be yourself and help make the community a better place.” - Summer Grace, senior, news editor

“Journalism has helped me throughout my 4 years by keeping me busy and it has so many fun staff members to work with. There also so many different paths you can do in journalism” - Evan Kuzemchak, senior, features editor

“Journalism gives you so many opportunities such as advancing your writing ability, working on self discipline, & meeting so many new, kind people. It also gives you the chance to voice your opinion and write about things that you’re passionate about. It’s the perfect class for anyone who wants to go into production of any kind, whether that’s writing, news casting, video making, etc. the class opens up your perspective to how much of an effect your voice has.” - Tori Hanna, senior, studio manager

If you have any questions regurding the media studies program, see Mrs. Chandler in room D207 or Mr. Dougherty in room D209

“Journalism is an amazing opportunity to make change in the community, as well as improve and maybe even discover something about yourself. I took the class not expecting much and ended up falling in love with the creative writing, the push to always improve, and the tightly knit staff. Just try it, you won’t regret it!” - Chloe Ward, senior, reporter

“Journalism gives you the opportunity to connect with everyone in our school and in our community on a deeper level.” - Jackie Bultman, senior, video editor

Pajama pants conundrum; Students enjoy comfortable option instead of typical day wear CAROLINE BARQUIN Reporter

gets more work done when she is dressed comfortably because she is not worried about anything It doesn’t need to be the spirit besides her work. In Capellans week pj day for everyone to atpersonal opinion, “if I don’t dress tend school in their sleepwear. professionally, I don’t perform as This new comfy fashion trend well.” has taken over the North Harford Sophomore Jarek Joseph disstudent body at extreme speeds. agrees with that idea. He argues Junior Gianna Dellarose bethat pajamas at school “definitely lieves that the trend started bemakes people sleepier and more cause of COVID, “people are sluggish.” But “not all people are used to wearing pajamas at home “People are used like that, some can be completely during online school and so they unaffected.” have just transferred that to in to wearing pajamas School is about gaining an person school.” at home during online education and to prepare stuAnother junior Allie Wildents for their futures. Dixon liams agrees. “Covid has school and so they have expresses her opinion that caused a huge change in the just transferred that to in “learning is the top priority way students dress at school.” and if students learn best when She continued to explain that person school.” comfortable why should anyone students no longer feel the need -Gianna Dellarose, care.” to dress nice and comfort is the There have been many differpriority. junior ent fashion trends over the past From the teacher perspective year including flare pants, vinof Mary Capellan, she believes tage thrifted attire, and flannels, that students wearing pajamas to that aids in the emergence of the for seven school “isn’t preparing them very at school new trend of making comfort the well for life to have the opinion hours a day, they should have the number one priority. that you can show up to work right to be comfortable.” Joseph said that “on days I Most students don’t believe in pajamas and have zero consedon’t want to dress up I can that the outfit you wear to school quences.” throw some pajama pants on and According to the North Har- affects the mood or productivity go to school.” This trend has givford Handbook in the dress code throughout the day. Williams en students the socially acceptsection “bedtime attire” is pro- states that “the way you act able ability to roll out of bed and hibited. Although the adminis- based on your clothes is just a come straight to school. tration has not been enforcing stereotype,” and believes that she this rule, many students believe that it should not be included in the handbook. Sophomore Rachel Dixon argues that “as long as the clothing is not a distraction it should not matter what students wear.” William strengthens the argument by describing “if students are forced to be

“You should take journalism if you want to grow up. It's a place where you really get to learn how our community and even the world works. We gain experience in how to talk to people and we learn how to voice our opinions effectively. Come join me!” -Kris Gray, sophomore, news editor

“Journalism is a great way to get creative with newspapers and what not while simultaneously getting a challenge to keep things interesting” -Andrew Hartlove, senior, video editor

“Journalism teaches you so many social skills and it’s full of such good people. sure it can be stressful sometimes, but you get so much out of it that it's completely worth it” - Riley Stoneback, junior, reporter

“Journalism is a great opportunity to meet new people. It’s a perfect class for anyone who wants to become a stronger writer and it’s a great class for people who want to major in journalism in college. It offers great experiences and is a great group of students.” - Reese Showalter, junior, reporter

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Aiming for the right shot; Redding captures abstract, landscape photos BROOKELYN PRIEBE Reporter North Harford High School has a history of offering courses and programs in drama, photography, music, painting, and more. Junior Sophia Redding, who loves taking pictures, participated in the photography class that was previously offered at The Nest. Redding says she got into photography when she inherited her camera from her grandfather who passed away “about three or four years ago.” She describes the camera she inherited from him as a Nikon DSLR and that is “okay.” She

fun places or hiking.” Redding says, “I would not pursue photography as a job just because I think it is a really competitive field and it is really hard to establish a name for yourself, plus it is also a really risky job. I would need a stable job and I do not believe that photography would be a good stable job for me.” According to borrowlenses. com, the best brand of camera depends on personal preference. Users say both brands have fantastic lines of cameras, with each having certain advantages over the other and the best ones

Here is a picture that Redding took of the birds flying in the sky. PHOTO CREDIT: Sophia Redding adds that she couldn’t figure out how to use it at first so in her sophomore year, that’s when she decided to take photography to learn more about cameras, specifically, hers. Redding says she has been doing professional photography for 3-4 years. Throughout those years, she found her favorite thing to photograph is “definitely kind of abstract pieces or just landscapes”. Although she loves abstract, she hasn’t been doing much of that only because she can’t find people to model and do “those weird poses” for her. “I mostly do landscape photography when I go on vacation or to

“largely depend on your own specific needs and priorities.” Redding said she would “recommend either a Nikon or a Canon, but I have had the best experience with Nikon just because that’s the one I have focused on using, but Canons are just as good.” Borrowlenses.com also says Canon and Nikon were firmly competing with each other, with both having popular rangefinder and film SLR cameras. It also says that throughout the decades, there have been periods where each brand has seen success over the other and both of them have eclipsed their other competitors.

New Year’s resolutions BEN IAMPIERI Copy Editor

According to History, ancient Babylonians made the first New Year’s resolutions about 4,000 years ago. When they held their religious festival, Akitu, they “made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed.” These promises are the equivalent of our present-day New Year’s resolutions. “I feel some people just treat them [New Year’s resolutions] as a trend and never actually follow through with the [resolution],” junior Abigail Newton says. She made a resolution to “become closer with [her] dad and let him back in [her] life.” Sophomore Mia Coleman has made a resolution to eat better and work out more. “I think [New Year’s resolutions] are good, but if you really want to change something, you shouldn't wait [for the new

year].” Junior Bella Southard wants to get more sleep and focus more on her mental health. “They’re goals you could make any time, but some tend to be unrealistic and people fall out on them.” While the concept of resolutions is not new, different individuals have varying ideas about them. Some like junior Ian Calhoun believe that “people need to stop aiming too high; we all know we aren’t actually gonna do them.” Spanish teacher Senora Buttitta does not make New Year’s resolutions. “I’ve broken so many. It is too much pressure. I feel like resolutions should be a daily thing, not: ‘oh, it’s a new year, let’s start fresh,’” she says. “In a perfect world I would make a resolution and I’d keep it, but when it is February 1 and I've already broken it, it just depresses me. It is a good thing if people keep it, but not for me”. Social studies teacher Mr.

Chuck Selfe does not make New Year’s resolutions either. “If there were something that I think I needed to change or do differently, I probably wouldn’t wait for a special day to do that,” he explains. The last time Selfe made a New Year’s resolution was about ten years ago. “I don’t think I’ve ever made one that was ‘I’m going to be nicer to people’ or ‘I’m going to be a better teacher,’ because if there was something glaringly wrong with something that I’m doing, I would’ve already tried to fix it.” Math teacher Mrs. Jennifer Beigel does not remember the last time she made a New Year’s resolution. “I have nothing against it,” she says. “You see a lot of people make goals and they stick to them, other people make goals and they don’t. I feel like I make my little goals when I need to make them. I don’t find New Year’s to be a particular time to make a goal.”

Students face issues based on gender; Teens learn to deal with criticism from peers GABRIELLE MOXHAM Reporter

discrimination by someone they knew. Gilmore does agree that people can be picked on for anything because “anything can be deemed outside of the range of what’s normal.” He also believes that the range of what sex is picked on more is fairly equal.

statement that people can be picked on for anything. Along with Gilmore she believes that According to StopBullying. the bullying variation is about gov, it is estimated that about even. Kacher thinks girls and 46% of students between the guys are mostly picked on for ages 12-18 are bullied throughtheir bodies because “people set out their school experience. This unrealistic expectations for girls may not be the majority, however to look a certain way and if they it still happens. don’t then they get picked on for As reported by students at NH, it.” girls and boys can both be picked Based on what students had on for a number of things. Fresh“I think peoto say at NH, many people think man Anna Deveno has known ple can be bullied that girls and guys are picked on someone who experienced bullying. The ninth grader states, for anything, but with somewhat evenly and for simthings usually because of “I think they were bullied for standards set in place by ilar their bodies. being overweight.” When it comes to bullying, today’s society, girls are It’s a well known fact that bullying can have a detrimental efDeveno comments, “I think usually picked on more.” fect on people’s health and acpeople can be bullied for anyademics, and StopBullying.gov thing, but with standards set in -Anna Deveno, reports that “research indicates place by today’s society, girls are freshman that persistent bullying can lead usually picked on more.” to or worsen feelings of isolation, She added that’s not to say rejection, exclusion, and despair, “that guys don’t experience it, oth- as well as depression and anxiI just think they don’t express Ano m o r e , ety, which can contribute to suithemselves enough for us to see it er sophas often.” Deveno thinks girls and Payton Kacher, has experienced cidal behavior.” Students who are experiencing guys are both picked on mostly peers' harsh critiques first hand. “I was bullied for my body, and bullying should know that they for their weight or body type. Sophomore Brady Gilmore’s the person used to be my friend have outlets accessible to them. opinion on the matter is slightly until they started being mean to The school’s guidance department is available from the hours different. Gilmore knows some- me.” Kacher also agrees with the of 7:30-2:25 every weekday. one who has experienced racial

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“While [we were in Belize], my family and I were going to do some excursions , but there was a little incident and we got lost in the jungle. Our original tour guide wasn’t feeling well, so his dad took us on the tour. The first thing his dad said to us was that we weren’t going to see any-

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where to go was the occasional ding of a machete against a tree trying to get the monkeys to come out. Eventually, we got lost and were standing in an open area waiting for our tour guide and yelling for him because we were so unsure about everything. We could tell there were animals and other things around us. We kept hearing the ding of the machete and he finalthing while we were there. ly came around the bamboo It was a monkey tour, so and asked “if we were comwe thought we were going ing.” We got back on the to see monkeys and he just boat and went back to the told us that it was too late. place we were before to get We walked for like food, but we didn’t trust it two miles through the enough to eat there. When jungle without seeing we got back to where we anything and he did not were staying, we decided care where we were and to spend the rest of the trip was ahead of us by a lot. around the pool relaxing.” The only way we knew -Mia Coleman, sophomore

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North Harford alumna’s future in chemical engineering; Tornadoes rip through Kentucky

Following on path to aerospace science

JESSICA FANNIN IDR Editor

MACKENZIE SCOTT Reporter

What started as multiple severe storms turned into several confirmed tornadoes ripping through counties in Kentucky on December 10. The first tornado was an EF-2 with 115-mile-perhour winds, stretching 125 yards wide. The tornadoes caused significant damage to all the counties they hit. Another county suffered a second tornado that was an EF-1 with raging winds of 105 to 110 miles per hour. The attacks continued with multiple other tornados springing up across Kentucky. On top of the high winds, the Kentuckians were faced with the possibility of snow fall, wet roads, and standing water. Since then there have been 342 outages in Floyd County alone, along with 75 road closures. Inevitably, Kentucky had been declared to be in a state of emergency. These strikingly powerful tornadoes were created by, “unseasonably warm and humid air combined with a powerful cold front created by the La Nina weather pattern.” What was so unusual about the storms that created these tornadoes was it traveled 250 miles across four states over the course of roughly three hours. Scientific research suggests that tornado alley has been moving eastward. Kentucky resident Jerika Durham’s first reaction to the news of the tornadoes was “fear and worry for the safety of [...] [her] family and friends.” Because she lives on a family farm she was also “concerned about the livestock and farm animals.” Due to past experiences with tornadoes in her area, she “predicted that there would be some damage to buildings and farmland. There were several fatalities and a few people were also in-

North Harford Alumna Alexis Bultman is currently in school for chemical engineering and looking forward to working in the aerospace industry. Bultman’s interest in chemistry has sparked an interest into building and creating things. Graduating high school with the class of 2020, the college sophomore had found an interest in building and chemistry. Bultman said,“I found that I really like chemistry” from teacher Christine Jestel. Bultman decided to combine the two ideas and start looking into chemical engineering. “Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with chemical production and the manufacture of products through chemical processes,” says Live science. This includes “designing equipment, systems and processes for refining raw materials and for mixing, compounding, and processing chem-

icals to make valuable products.” Currently enrolled at UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), Bultman said she has an interest in the field of the aerospace industry. “I’ve always liked the aerospace industry so I’m hoping I can build anything that flies I’ve always liked like jets and rockets.” Chemical engineering has industries that you can specialize in like aerospace, health and safety, human resources, nuclear chemistry, biotechnology, and more according to the American Chemical Society. The aerospace industry “is engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of flight vehicles,” says Britannica. This can include things “like design[ing] primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. Aerospace engineers are employed in industries whose workers design or build aircraft, missiles, systems for national defense, or spacecraft,” says the bu-

reau of labor statistics. Bultman says, “I know with chemistry in general there’s a lot of different components to it.” Bultman thinks taking it from a high school level and bringing it up to a college level is a very different level. “[It was] a very humbling experience. It’s definitely [something] you can get through.” Bulman discusses how she has to wake up at early hours of the morning and has classes all day long. Bultman discusses how in her current classes she does lots of labs and distillation columns and how they “upscale what labs do and [are] making up [a] bigger arc system.” Chemical engineering isn’t just limited to just one specific path but there are a multitude of different areas you apply that knowledge to. Bultman is currently in a legal class but states that “especially if you get an internship, you can pretty much work anywhere with the chemical engineering degree.”

jured due to flying debris.” What Durham did not predict was “that there would be so many fatalities and injuries.” She was also shocked by the “economical impact Kentucky would face following the tornado damage. Thousands of dollars were lost due to building and farmland damage which financially hurt many individuals who rely on farming as a primary source of income.” As a result, “the economic impact of the tornadoes on low-income communities was severe. There was also substantial damage to many homes and buildings which would be difficult to repair. Some homes were completely destroyed due to the storms.” In response to the destruction, organizations like “FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] and Western Kentucky” have offered help to the affected communities. Durham also explained how “tornado relief funds have been established to help promote recovery efforts in communities impacted by the storms. Many people outside the community have also offered assistance.” The Kentuckian added that “a lot of people impacted by these storms have come together to help each other. Neighbors have offered assistance to people who have damaged homes or farmland.” When it comes to preparing in the future Durham does not think there is an, “easy way to prepare for a disaster like these storms. People in the community can try to build back and reinforce buildings, but that would require more money and sometimes that is not an option for a low-income family.” She does believe “this experience will increase awareness of storms like this and also build stronger bonds in the community.”

Genetically-modified pig heart into patient DELANEY O’NEIL Reporter

On Jan. 7, 58-year-old David Bennett received the first ever heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. Bennett suffers from terminal heart disease and was able to receive this surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. According to BBC News, the surgery lasted seven hours and was experimental. Without the procedure, Bennett would have died. Even though the surgery was successful, there are still challenges, given that well-matched human donor organs are sometimes rejected by the human body. To lower the chances of Bennett’s body rejecting the pig heart, ten genetic modifications were made to the heart, according to The New York Times.

Chemistry and anatomy teach, Mrs. Kimberly Harris said, “they have to modify the heart to not have galactose sugar, which is a different version of glucose. So, if doctors genetically modify the pig to not have those sugars then the human body will not reject the organ.” Harris adds, “this transplant is related to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which is a disease transferred by a tick. It is a meat allergy where someone suddenly becomes allergic to meat because the tick transfers the galactose molecule into human blood. The pigs that doctors are genetically modifying are also being used alpha-gal free, so those with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can eat meat from modified pigs.” Along with pig hearts, “kidney’s were also transplanted, which is great because there’s tens of

thousands of recipients who may be low on the donor list or have other health issues that prevent them from getting an organ,” said Harris. Senior Abigail Huneke said, “[I] think it was definitely experimental and it was a big risk that he [Bennett] took.” She adds, “it is very fascinating that they got the heart to work and given that he was the first person it worked for, its news breaking and incredible.” The day before Bennett’s surgery he said, “It was either die or do this transplant. I want to live. I know it’s a shot in the dark, but it’s my last choice,” according to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Three days after the surgery, Bennett was breathing on his own, while connected to a heartlung machine.

Durham claimed “tornadoes in the past have had similar consequences, but [...] [she] doesn’t remember anything particular on this scale.” She explained how “the lives lost will have a long-term impact on the communities impacted by these storms.” Photo Credits: Annie Brown

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‘Taking down’ Kent County; Stevenson, Cabrini recruit lacrosse players from Hawks Nest Three wrestlers place at tournament RILEY STONEBACK Reporter On Dec. 17 and 18, North Harford’s wrestling team participated in the Kent County Wrestling Tournament at Kent County High School. NH’s wrestling team is coached by head coach Tim Ryan and assistant coaches Rob Knox and Tim Rickey. Their overall record is 3-2. Prior to the changing COVID-19 guidelines, the team was wrestling an average two matches a week, with tournaments on the weekends. Junior Cruz Cespedes attended the Kent County Wrestling Tournament and won first place in the 132-pound weight class. During his freshman year, Cespedes won second place in the tournament in the 106-pound weight class. He “enjoyed” the tournament a lot, saying it was a “good time”. Although Cespedes said it was “really cool” that he won first place for his weight class this year, overall, he was “frustrated” with how the tournament went. “The tournament was very poorly run. Personally, [he] had to wait around for hours to wrestle, and it was just annoying. There was even a period where [the team] didn’t wrestle for almost two or three hours. [He] thinks [the team] did alright for the people that [they] had, but [other teams] didn't have that many people either,” says Cespedes. Sophomore Kent Holcombe, who won second place in the 182-pound weight class, agreed with Cespedes’ thoughts on the tournament. This is Holcombe’s first year of wrestling. Holcombe said, “comparing it to others, the tournament was pretty bad. There were a lot of forfeits from the other teams. Some of the competition was good, but some were pretty bad. There were some pretty good teams though. They were different from the teams in our regular schedule, so that was cool. The only teams there that [he] knew were Havre de Grace and North East.” Sophomore Clay Lawrence, won first place in his weight class as well. He wrestles in the 285-pound weight class, also known as “heavy weight”. Lawrence has been wrestling since he was six years old. He’s done tournaments previously with NH, but also done independent tournaments for his Hickory Fountain Green (HFG) club team. Lawrence says, “[He] thought the competition was pretty good. [He] wrestled the same guy twice. Once in regular matches, and once for the championship match. There were a bunch of different teams there from all over the state. [The team] has done tournaments in the past like this. [The team] had a similar one at Patterson Mill High School, but that was a team duel while this was an independent tournament.”

MARISSA ALTENBURG H/S Editor

For seniors Noah Altenburg and Tony Dellarose they’ve dreamed of being recruited for college lacrosse. Dellarose made his commitment to Cabrini University and Altenburg to Stevenson University in 2021. Dellarose states that it has been a goal for him to play in college ever since he was young.

the campus as well as the town around the university. I also liked being close to Philadelphia which can give me many opportunities.” “The school is small so there is a lot of one-on-one time with teachers, so it will not be a big jump from high school,” adds Altenburg. Dellarose says that he had other offers but, “[He] chose Cabrini because [he] loved the school and

portunity for colleges to see you play and get in contact. Altenburg says “[He] never played in a tournament where Stevenson was attending, so [he] had to go to their scouting day.” “Tournaments definitely helped a lot and allowed [him] to play in front of a lot of coaches. However it’s important to reach out to coaches and get them to attend your games,” adds Dellarose.

Cabrini University, in Pennsylvania and Stevenson University in Maryland, recruit two NH athletes for their programs. Altenburg (left) and Dellarose (right) commit to DIII schools to play men’s lacrosse. PHOTO CREDIT: Gwin Photos

Altenburg says that he started to want to play in college when he got to high school. Altenburg comments, “The recruiting process was hard especially with COVID; It was hard to get noticed because most colleges were not coming out to tournaments.” Dellarose adds that “the recruiting process can be stressful but it's also a really exciting time.” Dellarose said that he was drawn to Cabrini because “[He]loved

the coach. Also having the ability to compete for the national championship every year.” Altenburg says that he only wanted to play at Stevenson so he did not get other offers because he did not pursue other colleges. Both Stevenson and Cabrini compete at the NCAA Division III level. For many high school juniors and seniors hoping to be recruited for college, playing in tournaments provides an op-

“[He] probably would have still been recruited without tournaments because [he] did the work to reach out to Stevenson and send them highlights. They have a lot of people they are recruiting so they can not come to a tournament for everyone. [He] had to go to their scouting days and email them a lot to get their attention. If [he] waited for them to come to me after a tournament they would have never come,” says Altenburg.

‘Rolling’ through life; Freshman takes on rollerskating International sailing competition can’t compete with NH student GABRIELLE MOXHAM Reporter Freshman Bryn Cespedes is an athlete at NH, but she also stays active outside of school. The ninth grader is an avid roller skater at Honeygo Run Regional Park. She relates the sport to cheer, dance and figure skating, and describes it as “ basically choreographed dance on wheels.” Cespedes has been skating for seven years now at the recreational level and thinks she will continue to do so in the future considering she thinks of it as an easy sport and not too serious, and they have things for the alumni as well. The skater adds, “[She] would recommend it, it’s really fun and you can meet a ton of new people, but you have to be willing to be there on weekends because it takes up some of your time.” They do group performances unscored, that are separated by age group, which is similar to how dance recitals are organized and how dance creates routines. The routines feature many skills, including what Cespedes says is her coolest move, an “Eight-step turn” where she explains as “you step forward, backwards you jump and spin and then land on one foot going forward.” When it comes to the choreography of these performances, the instructor Ms. Katelyn comes up with the dances. Cespedes adds, being a choreographer was not originally her position, but was passed on from her mother after she had outgrown it. She coaches all age groups from the littles to the alumni. In terms of attire for this sport, she said it is similar to dance; The skaters wear costumes that are based off of themes. “We have someone who makes all of our costumes for us, she runs the company who makes them.” Cespedes thinks that this sport is more mentally draining compared to physically because “The physical part of it, if you practice you’ll be fine but it’s hard getting in the mental state of thinking if you fall you’ll be fine, and if you mess up the first time and you can't do it, do it again.” The ninth grader said that memorizing and applying the choreography takes an average of about seven sessions, only because practice is 45 minutes and it can be difficult given the short time frame.

CAROLINE BARQUIN Reporter

“Most of the race days had beautiful sunny weather with light wind, this made it perfect to be Junior Brooke Bogdan travon the water.” The perfect sailing eled to Miami to compete in the conditions are winds from five to 2021 Orange Bowl Internationtwelve knots, under five there is al Youth Regatta at Coral Reef not enough wind to sail Yacht Club. This is a and over twelve the wind sailing competition that can be too much to handle. features kids from ages Bogdan began sailing eight to 18 in a five-day when she was very young event which is one of the because of her mother. largest regattas in North “When my mom was in and South America. college, she used to sail Bogdan placed 79th in Annapolis and so she in her division of over wanted to share that ex180 other young sailors, perience with me.” They explaining that she “did found the Northeast well considering coming River Yacht Club where out of an injury and havshe first began sailing. ing only one day of pracBogdan’s father likes to tice.” The regatta started joke that “it was cheaper Dec. 26 with, “A practice Bogdan sails year-round at the Severn than daycare, although day where we practiced Sailing Association on the ILCA team. The he has continued to pay from noon to four makteam participates in a variety of competifor it all these years coming sure everything was tions like the Orange Bowl Regatta. PHOTO pared to normal daycare.” ready for the races.” They CREDIT: Brooke Bogdan Although Bogdan has also worked on crucial been sailing for over skills that will aid them twelve years, injury and in the upcoming comCOVID has hindered her ability to petitions described by Bogdan. organizations through celebrasail regularly. “This competition The regatta featured more than tions that provide charity money. gave me the ability to get back on Weather is a crucial compo700 kids from various regions of the water and get back to what the world, and Bogdan noticed, nent in sailing, without wind I love.” Unfortunately, injury is “There were a lot of kids from the boats are not able to move. very common for sailors, water Peru, China and obviously the During the regatta, Bogdan reUnited States.” There were more calls that, “Monday consisted of can be unpredictable, especially than 20 countries represented only one race, the rest got post- overuse injuries because of the rewith various past regatta kids poned because of a lack of wind.” petitive training and movements. achieving notoriety in the sailing world. The Orange Bowl Organization is a well-known organization for youth sports and provides scholarship opportunities for students. It supports community

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50 pins and counting, trying to reach 100 Cespedes wins adding up through high school BELLA ARIST Reporter

match, he only thinks about “winning at all costs and to never give up at any points.” Cespedes says he “has this many wins because of the work [he] puts in outside of practice to better [himself] in the future.” The main reason Cespedes wrestles is because “of the life lessons on

is building connections with young teammates, helping them win matches, and build50 wins. That’s the numing a team.” Head Coach Tim ber of wins junior Cruz CesRyan also explains that Cespedes has accrued in his wrespedes is a “good asset to the tling career at North Harford. team, he brings in knowledge Cespedes said has been wresand experience.” He added tling for “over 11 years” and that he has “a desire to win and he started because his “good compete which makes him a friend and [him] decided to good mentry it together tor for new and [he] endwrestlers ed up loving coming in.” it.” He believes New freshthat because he man wrestler started at such Jack Worden a young age, states that that helped him Cespedes to be able to get “motivates more experiand helps evence througheryone on the out the years. team when Being an aththey need lete comes with it.” Worden pressure, and menCespedes says Cespedes wrestles in the 132-pound weight class at the Husky also tions “he’s wrestling has Duals at Patterson Mill. The wrestler is attempting a pin against a good capa lot of it. “EsMeade High School. PHOTO CREDIT: Meghan DeVoe tain because pecially being he doesn't a leader of the like when team.” He said being disciplined and how to the team messes around that “[He] would hate to let his have a mindset to persevere.” and is always looking for team down.” He also mentions His goals for the future the team to win together.” that “wrestling takes up so are to “wrestle in college and The coach says he “has mamuch time [he] could be spendwin state this year because tured a lot since freshman year ing with friends or on school.” in the past [he’s] come very and really stepped up as his Before a match, wrestlers close.” For his high school caspot as a captain.” Ryan menprepare themselves in differreer, his “coaches have been a tions “him hitting 100 wins ent ways, and for Cespedes, big part in his improvement.” before high school is over is his “mind is clear and [he] Cespedes mentions his “fapossible but will be an uphill only focuses on the upcomvorite part about wrestling battle because of COVID.” ing match.” Throughout the

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Swim team ‘dives’ into season SUMMER GRACE News Editor

COVID protocols weren’t influencing the season as much as they Since the start of the sea- are now. According to O’Hare, son, the North Harford swim the team “can’t have spectateam has been challenged by tors at meets.” “It’s sad that we new protocols and regulations. can’t have our family and friends Weekly, the swim team par- come to watch us compete, esticipates in meets where they’re pecially for seniors,” she shares. Before the season started, challenged to race their best senior Madison Winn’s biggest events to beat other swimmers goal was to perform well at meets. and create new personal records. She’s currently satisfied with her The four different types of strokes goals and says she’s “achieved that students compete in include, a lot and is getting really good butterfly, backstroke, breasttimes in the 500 free.” stroke, and freestyle. “ I t ’s “I’m very good at Senior Riley doing long dissad that we O’Hare has been tance and I’m swimming since can’t have our famvery good at she was nine ily and friends come to breaststroke. and started off on a sum- watch us compete, espe- I would say my weakmer team. She cially for seniors.” nesses are immediatelong distance ly fell in love butterfly and with the sport - Riley O’Hare, backstroke, I’ve and began to senior never really liked swim year round. doing those strokes,” Her biggest strengths Winn says. She's been and favorite events are swimming for almost 15 years longer and more endurance based. and is hoping to continue to im“My weakness is definitely prove as the season continues. fly; I have never been good at Senior Griffin Hevesy has it. This season I have definitebeen swimming since he was in ly been working to improve third grade because his friend at stepping up and being a leader at practices and meets Evan encouraged him to start since I am a captain this year.” doing it. ”It took me a while O’Hare expresses the level of to actually get comfortable support the team has for one an- with each of the strokes but other as during the meets they ever since I’ve improved dras“cheer [each other] on while they tically in every way possible.” He admits that this season has are swimming.” So far, she thinks been a little rough due to COVID the team has a great connecrestrictions but expects the tion and are all very supportive. end of the season to be a blast. At the beginning of the season,

Larrimore receives state title of ‘Coach of the Year’; Closes out 31 years of coaching GREER STRINE Sports Editor

Teacher, coach, and athletic director Tim Larrimore has received the 2020-21 Mideast Section Boys Coach of the Year for his accomplishments and continued commitment towards the North Harford varsity baseball team. This award is given by the National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS). Senior Will Armiger stated, “Coach Larrimore is probably one of the most intelligent coaches [he] know’s when it comes to baseball. He knows exactly what to do in every situation we come across.” According to Coach Larrimore, “The athletic director and baseball coach at Aberdeen High School, Tim Lindecamp, had told me that he nominated [him]. [He] ended up filling out the forms to apply, which included writing my community service, for the baseball community, and where [he] coached youth baseball, and basic information about [his] coaching history.” Larrimore has been coaching for the past 31 years at the Hawk’s Nest and decided to step down for his final year at NH. He has been the athletic director for 13 years and has been teaching at NH for 31 years and finishing up on his 32 year. For his first year of teaching, he was at Bel Air High School,

where he was head coach of the state final games. State ap- step up and fill in their roles.” JV baseball team for the Bobcats. pearances occurred in 2012 Senior Brian Hauer, who has After that year, he started his ca- and 2014, but the team fell had been coached by Larrimore reer as the coach for the Hawks. short of grabbing a state title. since freshman year stated, “He During his time coaching, he Going into the 2021 state semi- definitely deserves [the award] has received numerous awards. final game, Armiger said that the because he knows so much about Some of them included, in 2011, coach prepared them with “a the game, so with his experi2012, 2014 ence as a and 2015, coach, he he was knows awarded how to District m a k e Coach of each of the Year. us better, espeHe also cially at received the level the Athletw[the ic Directeam] tor of the are playYear, for ing at, the 2016he does a 17 school y e a r . great job “[He] of pred i d n ’ t paring us think [he] Coach Larrimore congratulates runner as he rounds the base. Finishing for every had much game at out career with 31 years of success. PHOTO CREDIT: Matt Button of a chance, e v e r y but it differdidn’t reent part ally matter to [him] because it lot of fundamental training and in the season.” was such an honor to even be making sure [the team] underThe NFHS sent the coach a letnominated, and that [Coach stood the situations [they] would ter “congratulating [him] on beLindecamp] even thought face. We were down our top two ing selected as Coach of the Year of [him],” the coach stated. pitchers for the year (Mitchell for the state level, and that [he] Under Larrimore, he has Wittkamp ‘21 and Jeremy Web- was advanced to the national levled the team through eight re- ber ’21) since they maxed out their el. [He] has not been told when gional championships, eight pitch counts. Coach Larrimore the winner of the national level state semifinal games, and two knew that we needed people to would be announced, so [he] is

still waiting on the announcement,” the athletic director stated. According to the letter that commended him for his accomplishments, the NHFS states, “This award denotes your status among the most elite coaches in your section, and as state coach of the year for your sport. You were specifically nominated by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) to receive this award and confirmed as the most deserving recipient by the NFHS Coaches Association.” “Although [the team] never won him that state title, [Coach Larrimore] told us that he’d rather go out with a great group of kids, especially with us going as far into playoffs as we did. He also mentioned that he trusts Coach Burrows to step up and filling in his role as head coach,” according to Armiger. Larrimore mentioned that he was fortunate enough to be able to leave on a good note. He valued the fact that he still had fun, win, or lose until the very end, throughout the whole season, instead of leaving bitter or feeling tired of coaching. The coach said that he wanted to retire on a season of accomplishments, but also when he still enjoyed every day of coaching, every practice, and every game.