New November 2019

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Gaining memorable cultural experience;

Students from France visit Pylesville they played soccer, ran, and went HAILEY DEARES ELLIE EVANS shopping together.

CHARLOTTE MCELWAIN Arist shared that her, “favorite Editors part about the experiFrench teacher Mrs. Larissa Arist organized a cultural immersion for individuals in the North Harford area. Though Arist teaches at North Harford, the experience was not affiliated with Harford County Public Schools or NHHS. The French students were introduced to American culture by going to a corn maze, shopping around Bel Air, MD, eating in American restaurants, and even buying Halloween costumes.

Senior Alison Grafton hosted twins Alice and Clotilde Carpentier, bonding with the girls a lot over the three days. “As Americans we often think language and culture stereotypes are much more prominent, turns out I had so much more in common with the twins than I thought.” Senior Will Tikiob also hosted brothers Martin and Louis Fleszar, and during their visit with Tikiob

the rest of her friends showed us what the real American lifestyle is like; it was my favorite part of

was really nerve racking for both of us because it is such a crazy thing to meet someone new

ence was watching my students and the French students dancing together.” Many students found this encounter extremely useful, including senior Ellie Evans who hosted Lisa Dimsteur. Evans added that, “getting to know someone from another country is such a useful cultural experience.”

She also shared what she did on the day she spent with the Clotilde twins, Grafton, and Dimsteur. “We walked French students gather with locals to learn about American traditions and down Main Street and present/explain their trip to America including New York City and Washingshowed the girls lots of ton D.C. The students played games and tried Chick-Fil-A for the first time. shops in Bel Air; their favorite part was buy- Photo credits: Larissa Arist ing a Halloween costume to bring home with them.” visiting the United States.” and then have them stay at your Dimsteur explained, her trip to Senior Charlotte McElwain house.” Clearly, there was a big Maryland “spent with Ellie and also hosted Louann Caron. ”It language barrier between the

two students but in the moment, they both showed how much of the language they actually know.

Caron said ”I have been learning English for 8 years now.”

The students spent a majority of their time together; on Friday morning the group attended Maize Quest and then some of the girls took their guests to Chopstix in Bel Air. “After we ate lunch Sydney (Altman), Alice, Louann, and I went to the Harford Mall to go souvenir shopping and to kill some time before the bonfire,” shared McElwain.

She added that the highlight of the weekend was by far the bonfire. “We all got together and ate s’mores.

Then we carved pumpkins and they caught us some fun French dances and we got to teach them the Cotton-eyed-Joe and Electric Slide,” added McElwain. “I made so many friends that night and I was so happy that I got to be apart of this experience!”

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Former NH teacher receives national teaching award GREER STRINE Reporter

Harford science teacher Beth Brown won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

According to Brown, “this is the highest award offered to teachers of math and science in the country.

It’s given by the White House.”

While Brown poses in the White House feeling acBrown is not complished with her award. She was given only teaching curdays notice to head to D.C. to accept her award. rently, she is now writing Photo credits: Beth Brown a curriculum for bazingabrown.com.

From making lesson plans to Brown didn’t know about winning awards, former North

the award initially, but with the help of teacher Mr. Greg Murrell, she was nominated. Her application for the award begun shortly thereafter. Beginning this process, Brown said she was required to film her teaching an 80-minute lesson. After she filmed, she had to critique her own teaching in another essay.

“The awards process took so long,” Brown stated. For two and a half years, she kept getting hints she won based off of some of the context within emails that were sent directly to her.

“In the summer of 2016, I was announced a state finalist for Maryland while I was on vacation. This was really exciting!

Then I waited and waited and didn’t hear anything. I returned to NH to teach for the 2017-2018 school year and still hadn’t heard anything,” Brown stated. She later received an email that requested a professional head-shot and other information. From the email she

received, she said she was sworn to secrecy and only allowed to tell her immediate family.

Brown stated that in March of 2019, she received an email asking for permission to run an FBI background check. She added, “after that I didn't hear anything until October when they invited me to the White House and Washington to ‘possibly’ accept my award! I was given just days notice.”

On the drive to DC, she said the White House press release came out relieving her from secrecy and let her know she had won the award. Once she arrived at the White House, “we received a signed certificate from the President at an awards ceremony at the department of the interior.

We also had a banquet at the Kennedy center.”

Although a dinner and a certificate were not all that she received, Brown stated “Of course, the White House tour.... Oh, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

I'm still waiting for them to mail out our ‘goodie bags’ with free things and a pin.” She added that they were taken to participate in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy meeting to discuss a new government STEM initiative.

“To be treated as an equal with politicians, etc. In Washington was nice for a change. The politics, budget cuts, layoffs, etc.

In Harford County have really beaten up the teachers the last 10 years. Be nice to your teachers.

Say thank you. Many of them deserve to be recognized and rewarded like I was,” Brown stated.

Not only thankful for the rewards and perks she received alongside this award, Brown said, “I could not have been there without the help of Ms. Harris, Mr. Murrell, Mrs. Massetti, Mrs. Jestel and Mr. Carr. Teaching is a hard profession. You take everything to heart. Without their support and mentoring I never would have made it that far.”

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Ending fear of unknown; Take advantage of education Full speed ahead towards life

ALEAH BIKLE IDR Editor For quite some time, I pretended that I feared nothing.

I thought that I was able to conquer anything before it scared me and took over my entire mind and being.

During my senior year, I have become introduced to multiple opportunities that I have just had to go for, without a second thought. This added pressure has established a new fear.

There has always been a stigma of being afraid of the unknown.

This fear is a feeling that is hard to explain. It’s similar to the common fear of falling; you never know when you’re going to land, or even if you will.

Most people fear things that are uncontrollable and seemingly far away, instead of those that are near and sincerely dangerous.

I was recently asked the question, “Are you an indoor cat, or are you an outdoor cat?” to which I responded with “I like to think that I am an indoor cat with its paws touching the windowsill, ready to face the world, but only after seeing one of the other outdoor cats attempt it first.”

This may seem like a silly question, but it truly made me realize what kind of person I am.

I found that when it came to something new needing to be accomplished, I would cower away and let someone go before me.

But It hit me that if I continually allowed myself to miss out based on this fear, that I would not be making decisions that would propel me forward in life.

I guess I am frightened that I cannot look into the future and envision how my life will play out. Will I get into college and graduate? Will my job suit me well? Will I find love? Will I have kids? All of these possibilities continuously flow through my brain as if I have to worry about them in this very moment.

I have the opportunity to experience things people only dream of. And in the past, I have missed some of them due

to my fear of being rejected and constant worry of how things will play out. I have worked hard to get where I am and should not have to fear where others, or God, or anyone who may be watching over me will take me in this world, if not myself.

It shouldn’t matter if it’s getting into a good school, finding true love, or simply being invited to a party. I will no longer let my fear of the unknown drive me away from participating first.

There are always going to be existing things to be afraid of, but how will I know if they are frightening unless I experience them for myself. I have always been the type of person that likes to have all of the answers, and life sometimes revolves around not knowing the answers right off the bat, but the unknown can never cease to exist, there is always going to be something that gives you a funny feeling or butterflies in your stomach, and that’s okay.

Learning to cope with the uncertainty that is life is something that I have struggled with, and that struggle is finally diminishing by my own doing. I have now chosen to put myself out there.

To overcome this fear will be a personal journey that will most likely never end.

And you know what? I’m totally alright with that.

Dogs play crucial role in military EDITORIAL Millions of people put themselves on the line for our country every day, but people aren’t the only ones defending the United States. Dogs also play a crucial part in our military and deserve recognition for their actions.

According to the United States Department of Defense, there are approximately 2,700 dogs currently active in the military.

These dogs are deployed all over the world including places like the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Japan, Jordan, Turkey and many other countries.

The use of animals as a means of defending and protecting our country is completely acceptable and necessary, allowing humans to safely monitor and control otherwise dangerous situations.

Just like people going into the military, dogs go through extensive training. According to

the Department of Defense, the animals are trained using the Military Working Dog program, undergoing a very selective and thorough assessment in order to be chosen for deployment.

Due to advanced canine sense of smell and agility, dogs can perform many tasks that humans are incapable of doing. This alone makes them a valuable asset to military and police alike. According to General David Petraeus “the capability they bring to fight cannot be replicated by man or machine.

By all measures of performance, their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory.”

Why wouldn’t we want to have the most highly effective means of offering protection?

Dogs participate in high intensity situations; allowing dogs to partake in these missions prevents the loss of human life.

Having dogs in the military might seem unfair to some

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because they are devoting their life to defending our country without choice. While the dogs can’t choose whether they’re in the military or not, they are honored as though they are human soldiers. Canines often hold informal ranks in the military.

The dogs are always one rank higher than their handler to encourage them to treat the canine with respect.

Recently, the topic of having dogs in the military has resurfaced in the media. A dog played a crucial role in the military raid to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr alBaghdadi. As the terrorist fled into underground tunnels, a trained canine followed him closely. The advanced skill set, and training of the canine is what lead to a substantial military success.

Dogs play a crucial part in our military and people should “bark” about it more often.

paid what they should be (in Maryland the average teacher A quick look around an average makes around $63,634 per year classroom will reveal some trends – compared crop dusters who in the student body. Almost make anywhere from 70-80k a everyone in class has the same year), according to trade-schools. shoes – either Converse or Vans net.

-, most of the girls wear their For the educators of the next hair in similar ways, and a lot of generation, they should be lacrosse boys (and a few others) making more than any other job are working on growing mullets. on the market as they’re quite But the most prominent trend literally shaping the future, but that you can see in your average for some reason that’s not quite classroom is that no one cares how that works. And if they about what’s going on in the aren’t going to get paid fair wages front of the room. for their time and effort, who’s Teachers are stuck in a to say they shouldn’t put in the desperate battle to hold their amount of effort they think their student’s attention, working pay is deserving of? games into the curriculum, trying There are other reasons too to tie in trends to the material and for the academic apathy – the epic stunts to keep the attention drag that is standardized testing, on them and the subject matter. the pressure to perform well, the And it’s a real shame to say since mountains of homework to slog it isn’t working. through each night... the list goes School has become more of a on. chore than anything, and But the bottom line is students aren’t all that the classrooms that excited about of today are filled learning.

Take with a don’t care “Try to find for example, attitude. something meanthe common There are a question couple of easy ingful in each of the of “what’s solutions to subjects you’re forces this problem your favorite s u b j e c t ? ” to take (yes, even math t h o u g h .

When asking Allowing or history, or science) students to this, you often have to include their -whatever one you pick that lunch classes entirely really hate.” and gym aren’t instead of really acceptable requiring certain answers, because core classes and it’s become common pathways would allow that students aren’t actually them to choose classes that enjoying their school experiences. would be beneficial to their Instead of passionate, learning in the long run – they enthusiastic students eager to would actually pick topics learn with an almost religious interesting to them and classes zeal, we see apathetic, frequently they could use later on in life. tardy, students who don’t feel And while we’re at it, let’s like doing their homework. bump up the teacher pay too.

What happened to interesting They deserve way more than what discussions in the classroom? they’re getting, they do one of the Where did the love for learning most (if not the most) important go? job on the planet – without them Partially to blame is the subject we would all just be pointless matter taught in the classroom. bags of flesh meandering through Most students are competent the world, uneducated and alone. enough to realize that they will But with teachers guiding us only actually apply algebra and through most of our childhood calculus in their lives if they lives, we learn to become another become high end mathematicians gear in the machinery of the – which is not a job commonly universe (for the low, low price sought after by high school of free, in public school’s case). students.

You, yourself reading this, can Things like chemistry and also make a change.

European history are even less Try to find something useful unless you are planning meaningful in each of the subjects to go into fields where those you’re forced to take (yes, even skills are required. so students math, or history, or science) – question why they should care whatever one you really hate. Try about the subjects they aren’t to stave off the desire to drift into going to use. la la land in the middle of English, Another problem with the you never know what you might system is that teachers are hardly learn.

VIEWPOINT

News Editors: Health and Science Editor: Ellie Evans, Caitlyn Allen Rachel Keeney Opinion/Editorial Editor: Entertainment Editor: Lauren Seco, Hannah Krizek Charlotte McElwain Features Editor: Sports Editors: Zoe Milkes Tori Gay, Abbey Kroener IDR Editor: Business Manager: Aleah Bikle Kendell Schubert Society, Students & Culture Editor: Reporters: Hailey Deares Maura Chaney, Addy Dean, Grace Feldbush, Madison Video Manager: Fetherston, Lily Greco, Leah Hillier, Zach Jackson, Emily Green Leigha MacBurney, Kierstyn McManus, Greer Strine, Copy Editor: Marissa Altenburg, Lauren Brandis, Jake Gay, Summer Emily Iampieri Grace, Hannah Scheide Social Media Coordinator: Announcements Tech Evan Kuzemchak 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 vulgarity.

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TikTok threatens national security;

Does privacy truly exist?

EDITORIAL When hearing the words “TikTok,” most people think of an app to post goofy videos in hopes of getting famous, for the US government, it’s a threat to national security.

TikTok has been all over the news recently due to the “arise and shine” of national security threats. According to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Senator Tom Cotton, there are reports that “TikTok censors content that is critical of China, such as videos about the recent Hong Kong protests. ISIS militants have also used TikTok for recruitment and spreading graphic propaganda videos.”

According to its policies, the app, owned by a company based in Beijing, also “collects user data such as IP addresses, location and information about devices” but that data supposedly never leaves the US. The senators are calling for a deep investigation into the app as a national security threat which is honestly, just crazy. The only reason that senate is making a big commotion and crying “national security threat” is because the app is owned by China. Name one huge American owned app with a plethora of scandals.

That’s right, Facebook. Back in September of 2018, Facebook had a data breach in which 50 million users had their private information released.

They’ve also had countless scandals including possible election interference and data misuse.

Sure, ISIS using TikTok as a recruitment tactic and giving a Chinese app tons of information

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may seem like a totally big deal, but in actuality the biggest data breach is right here. TikTok has already announced that the ISIS accounts have been deleted, and what app doesn’t store your private info.

According to Instagram’s privacy policy, they store text message data. And Snapchat’s policy states that they register how often you use the app and who you are contacting the most, how long you take to respond to people, even what filters you use the most. Twitter, like TikTok, receives your IP address.

Yes, privacy is important, and knowing what kinds of things the apps we frequently use know about us is scary. However, that information is just to make your experience on the app more personalized, including targeted ads.

Have you ever taken the mini quiz on Instagram where you choose between two ads to let them know which one appeals to you more? If you have, this stored data is just a more underhanded way of personalizing your ads.

The reaction of US senators is expected but not necessarily a good one.

Creating a huge commotion about something as common as an app storing your personal data freaks everyone across the world out and makes an everyday occurence seem scary and unnatural.

All apps store our personal information to some extent, and in Facebook’s case, that information gets out. The only difference between TikTok and Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, is that TikTok is owned by China.

And thems be the facts.

Assessing danger of sports VIEWPOINT The announcements come on with a reminder of the football game Friday night. All week the anticipation grows. The night comes and just 20 minutes into the game, the quarterback gets injured. In a split second, his whole world will never be the same.

No one knows this better than the community at Kennard-Dale High School. According to Penn Live, a lineman, Patrick Maloney, collapsed on the sideline after an injury to his head.

Though his injuries were serious, he is doing well now and has a very long road of recovery ahead of him.

This is not the only situation where this kind of thing has happened. A South Carroll High School football player suffered an injury to his head and neck on Friday, September 6. The C. Milton Wright stadium had to be evacuated so that a medevac could come to pick up the player.

Unfortunately, the reality is that any athlete who walks onto a sports field ready to play is at risk of getting an injury. And that’s a risk most athletes are willing to take.

Most student athletes never have to worry about the risks.

However, it doesn’t discount the fact that countless student athletes face injuries that can be debilitating.

High school football has the highest rate of injuries “ranging from 11.26 to 13.52 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures,” according to Healthline.

Additionally, eight million teenagers participate in high school football.

Healthline also reports that girls soccer has the second highest rating of injuries.

Head injuries aren’t the only injury of concern; shoulders, knees, ankles and even more are all at risk. Different injuries will occur depending on the sport being played.

Boys lacrosse has a 1.5 percent higher risk of injury than girls lacrosse, according to Shots health news from NPR. They also say, “boys lacrosse has injury rates very similar to football and hockey.” Coastal Orthopedics state volleyball players’ number one complaint is a hurt ankle.

There will be conflicting arguments about whether football, or any sport for that matter is worth the injuries that they can cause, and whether the positives outweigh the negatives.

Sports Rec discusses, “football has more positives in terms of developing good citizens and leaders.”

This can be said of just about any sport, and furthermore, much more is being accomplished on a field or court than can be seen by those sitting in the stands. There is a world of positivity going unnoticed.

Many positives are learned and can be carried on throughout life such as leadership, communication, and persistence.

While these things can be achieved in other ways, the threat of injury should not be a reason to discount the opportunity to experience these lessons firsthand.

And beyond that, sports are a healthy outlet for high schoolers’ emotions, a time to let go and focus on the game being played and not all the other things going on in life, good or bad.

As an athlete, any injury is worth the risk for the game they play. No matter what your passion is, take the risk. Life can’t be lived always worrying about the what ifs.

Stay in your seats for spectacular sound

GREER STRINE Reporter Paying attention to your fellow students on the football team is acceptable during a Friday night home game, but let’s get real. Watching your peers in the band at halftime isn’t the reason you show up to snag a seat in the student section. Right?

Watching a team of teenage boys try to catch a hard-thrown ball while ripping each other around like a bunch of rag dolls, doesn’t always seem like something that

would lock in the eyes of all spectators. The team works hard to succeed at the sport that they grew up dreaming about playing. How about the band? They put in the same amount of effort as well. Except they perform without recognition.

What would happen if the school football team is terrible and has lost every game? You would still come to their games and show them support, right?

It’s your home team and Friday night football. How about the band? What would happen if they were really good? You would never know because you’re tuning them out.

To be in band, everyone is required to do one quarter of marching band and three quarters of symphonic band. The amount of time it takes to prepare for these football games, is a lot.

For two brutally hot weeks in August, we have to come into

school and march for hours on end, practicing or the upcoming marching season.

And frankly, the amount of work and effort of the band members and staff often times goes unrecognized through the student body. At games, your chatter is all the performers hear on the field.

Whether you know it or not, that chatter is not only disrespectful, it’s frustrating.

During a silent performance, the musicians feel more open to filling the space with their sound, but they can’t do that with consistent disrespect from the audience.

The one and only time we really feel appreciated is at the annual band showcase. This is where all of the school’s bands come together at Bel Air High School, to see everyone’s halftime show for the year. Here, when a band takes the field, it is dead silent.

As it should be. Everyone there understands the magic that’s about to happen. The cheer and

praise the bands receive is like we just performed on Broadway.

Every year, the band tries to improve their show in both music and drill. This year, our drill included a very challenging combination of movements across the football field, sometimes spreading across both 30-yard lines. Our music was categorized as one of the hardest shows we have performed.

We reflect on our performances after every game, and one thing we always hope to improve on is grasping the audience’s attention.

Having one of the smallest bands in the county, it can be challenging at times to be loud and powerful especially when we are focusing on marching, as well as our music that we memorized.

So next time you are at a home game, give us just 10 minutes to knock your socks off. I promise you, the hot chocolate and soft pretzel can wait.

Be kind. And listen.

You might just be amazed at what you hear.

BEYOND THE HAWKS NEST ABBY RENZULLI North Harford Alumni In high school, the real world seems pretty far away, but before you know it, you have graduated and the world wants to know what you are going to do with your life. The stress of picking a major, let alone a future career is very high! I am almost halfway through my sophomore year of college, and I finally think (emphasis on think) I have decided on a career. My twelve-year-old self did not even know my future career field existed! I have found that the best way to eliminate some of the stress that comes with deciding your future is to get involved.

There are so many clubs at North Harford and on college campuses that are practically begging students to join.

When you get to college, you will find that there is a club for everything- and if there isn’t, you can start one! Join a few that sound interesting to you. Also, don’t be afraid to try new things in order to discover what you love!

Learn about what you are passionate about and once you land on a topic, research jobs within that topic. Talk to the advisors and presidents of clubs about how you can get more involved.

More often than not, they know of internship and job opportunities that you would have never stumbled upon if you were not involved.

Additionally, this will help you will make new friends and learn new things. Your involvement on campus can make or break your college experience. You will also get to know professors who will most definitely be willing to help you in the future. If you are able to, create relationships with your teachers and professors.

These are the people who are going to support your goals and give you the resources necessary to reach them.

It may seem as though everyone around you has it all figured out- at least it did for me. If this is something that makes you very anxious and stressed, I urge you to use your resources. Talk to your guidance counselors and teachers. This is something they want to help you with.

Do not stress! Everything will fall into place. Even if it happens later than you expect, I promise it will happen.

If you are feeling unsure of what the future holds for you, there are steps you can take to help alleviate some of this stress. Start now. Get involved, do your research, and make it happen.

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Social media use in negatively affects teens;

Finding healthy balance of spending time behind screens EDITORIAL

ing, this outcome is almost guaranteed, and it is very concerning.

Didn’t get enough likes on an There is a vast difference beInstagram picture? Scrolled tween healthily posting and staythrough posts or accounts that ing in-touch with others online may have created envy? Wan- versus additively using social medered too deeply through social dia as competition, which creates media only to find something feelings of “poor body-image and that causes pain, like seeing that loneliness,” according to a survey picture of that one ex’s new girl- at the Institute. friend? We’ve all been there.

While sorting through hunExperts at the Child Mind dreds of photos, agonizing over Institute worry that “social which ones to post online, so media and text messagmuch energy is investes have become so ed into who can post integral to teenage the best picture, life, and are prodefeating the true moting anxiety “Self-esteem comes purpose of social and lowering media, which is from consolidating self-esteem.” to stay in-touch who you are” When there with people is a constant that should -Dr. Catherine availability make one feel Steiner-Adair, into keeping they don’t have up with peoClinical psychologist to portray themples’ lives via selves a certain the Internet, way. most just can’t reDr. Catherine sist.

Steiner-Adair, a clinThe problems social ical psychologist, notes media creates stretches far be- that “part of healthy self-esteem yond Instagram, Snapchat, and is knowing how to say what you Twitter. Being glued to a screen think and feel even when you’re while texting for hours instead in disagreement with other peoof communicating face-to-face is ple or it feels emotionally risky.” a pretentious habit that needs to But since the conversation isn’t be broken. happening in real time, it makes Before we know it, human in- it particularly easy to hide behind teraction will become so limited screens to avoid more direct conbehind a screen, communicating versation. in-person will begin feeling more “Girls are socialized more to uncomfortable, or stressful, since compare themselves to other people are so used to posing their people,” Adair adds, “to develop personality online, where every- their identities, so it makes them thing is ‘easier’. With how fast more vulnerable to the downside technological advances are grow- of all this.” Social media can be-

come addictive, especially because “peer acceptance is a big thing for adolescents,” states the Institute.

Next time you compare yourself to that one person on social media that always seems to be living their best, ‘problem-less’ life, know that what others portray online isn’t always the truth.

Everyone has insecurities, flaws, and personal issues, just like you do. Nobody is perfect, and when trying to present yourself that way, it becomes awfully tedious and exhausting.

The more identities someone has, and the more time invested pretending to hold those identities, the harder it’s going to be to feel good about oneself. “Self-esteem comes from consolidating who you are,” states Adair.

A report done by Common Sense found that 1 in 4 teens are heavy social media users, and in a study by researchers at the UCLA brain mapping center, those teens’ brains were found that in certain regions, the brain became “activated,” which may cause wanting it more. Similar to a Dopamine-rush, many crave this feeling, whether admitting to it or not.

With healthy use of social media with the right intention in mind, mental health risks can be prevented or at the very least, reduced. But social media is far more dangerous than it appears.

Stop comparing your life to others and constantly trying to feel validated and accepted by your peers, because nobody is you, and that is your power.

Losing fear of judgment from others ELLIE EVANS News Editor

Walking through these halls we can all agree that judgment is prevalent in every aspect of high school. Movies such as Mean Girls and Clueless might seem pretty far fetched, except, they’re not.

My point of this realization is not to scare you away into a dark depression filled with fear. Take a step back and breathe in the air of this school, does it smell great?

Definitely not. But, are you beginning to feel more calm? Sure.

Be inspired to break free from the fear of judgment. By facing judgment, I mean channel the

same energy the way eight-yearold girls fix their crowns, adjust their posture and smile, and step onto the stage for pageants in Toddlers and Tiaras.

This type of confidence was the best-until it went away when you went from doing karaoke in third grade in front of your whole school to barely being able to raise your hand in class.

The trick is to find and maintain that energy into your teenage years.

I find it important to find inspiration in life, especially being thrown into such an eclectic mix of individuals with thousands of different things that spark their interest.

Finding my creativity throughout these four years was simply the thing that carried me through fears, I’ve learned the extreme importance of self worth.

As long as you put kindness first and fear last, these four years will breeze by with numerous moments of happiness sprinkled throughout.

Trust me, I’m not saying that high school will be rainbows and butterflies with nothing but sunshine everyday.

However, your perception can be completely different based

on the way you view others and steer clear of how others view you. Many hold back from representing their true personalities based on the crippling fear of bullies.

Well, I have news for you.

These tormentors are more insecure than most individuals.

If you change your perception, the power of these people decreases greatly and the ability for your true self to shine through with little to no fear will increase tremendously.

Donald Miller quotes, “fear tricks us into living a boring life” which demonstrates creativity flows only from the place of no restraint.

While high school might not be the right time for you to demonstrate your true interests and artistry, it is a huge step to recognize the diminutiveness of negativity.

Once you recognize the good, the amount will increase dramatically and the ominous cloud of negativity begins to shrink.

So enjoy your time in these halls. Make your mark. Try and get past your fears, block out the negativity. Be confident, and most importantly smile along the way, it could inspire others to do the same.

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Where does the time go?

CHARLOTTE MCELWAIN think I live a double life.

Entertainment Editor

I love my life, all the things I do, and the people with whom I surround myself, but I didn’t realize how bad I am at time management until I was trying to balance all these things at once.

As a kid, the holiday season was such a carefree and joyous time of year. But now that I am older, I can understand that it “tis’ the time for crazy schedules.”

It all started around Halloween.. THREE PARTIES ON HALLOWEEN? And one on Saturday because it is hallow-weekend; why? I feel really bad saying no to one host and then they see that I am at another party. And even if I could time travel and attend all the parties, I would feel the need to have a different costume for each party and I’m not going to lie, I’m not that creative nor do I have the money.

I really shouldn’t be complaining- I’m grateful to have people in my life and things that I love to do. But sometimes I

I have two completely different friend groups, that are into two completely different things but they both seem to plan things to do on the same day? Is the universe just playing a sick joke, blessing me with the best friends in the whole world but then making me choose between who I am spending my time with.

And I sound like a preschooler because the only reason I can provide is that “they asked first.”

But once Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And my month of November is full to the brim. I was talked into doing a week at Harford Glen with my friends. Missing a full week of school on purpose, what was I thinking? And don’t get me started on Friends giving on top of going to normal Thanksgiving.. Then after all the food I go to a Jesus camp retreat for the weekend after Thanksgiving, so going Black Friday shopping with my peeps is out of the question.

And I can’t even begin to anticipate how Christmas is going to be, but I know I’ll be running about like a mad man hopped up on candy canes.

But my biggest problem is I’m not going to change all the wonderful things I do in my life; I sometimes get overwhelmed but who doesn’t? The things I get to do and see are such a blessing.

So for now, I’ll step back and I won’t change any of it for the world. Sure, I would like to take a six hour nap every once in a while, but I’m happy keeping myself busy and hopefully I can get good at it, and continue being good at it.

Request arrangement respectfully; planning to be polite in college process TORI GAY Sports Editor

A lot of us are going to college and a lot of things have to fall into place for that to happen. Along the way, you are going to need a lot of people to do a lot of things for you; your parents, your guidance counselor, your teachers.

And in case you didn’t know it already, they are pretty busy people. So, it’s important that you take some responsibility for making the process simple for them, especially guidance counselors and teachers who are getting dozens of requests from people.

In addition to all the other

things these individuals are doing, they are spending upwards of 40 minutes to complete the Naviance process, which includes writing a letter of recommendation, filling out the accompanying common app checklist, and uploading and sending all the necessary forms.

And if it’s a teacher who’s writing 10 or more recommendations, that’s a lot of time taken out of there day.

So why should you care?

Because that piece of paper is very important. This letter is going to people who will judge and criticize you; give reasons for the teacher to say nice things.

Because you should have a heart, people. Don’t give the teacher the recommendation to write on the 29th, when it’s due the first of the next month. Your lack of planning is not their crisis.

Because they are doing you a favor. The least you could do is ask them nicely, in person and thank them personally for doing you the favor.

So, do your part in the process; and remember, a little gratitude and a little planning goes a long way for a lot of different people surrounding you.

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Students from France Hawks featured on academic show learn American traditions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...

Senior Hailey Deares also had the opportunity to host two French students, Lola Guilbert and Zoe Chavette. Deares explains, “I was mainly stressed about providing them with an amazing, accurate and unforgettable experience of not only Maryland but of Americans in general.”

Since they were only together for a short time she said she wanted it to be “the best and most jam-packed time she could give them.” Deares said she made them a poster to make them feel welcomed and got them little American crowns which she said they loved.

“I knew coming into a strange foreign family must’ve been very nerve wracking for them as it was for me.” Deares took the two French students bowling, to a football game, and to the Towson Mall, along with Elena Shell and her correspondent Mathilde.

Shell and Deares also along with the help of the French students made Croque Monsieurs, a popular French dish. Deares said she “enjoyed this experience because cooking is an international thing that brought us together, and we had a lot of fun with it and enjoyed eating the food after, which was so tasty.”

Another taste the French students got to try was the typical “American style” dinner that Deares and her family prepared.

The senior states, “My parents and I cooked cheeseburgers and Old Bay corn on our grill, because those are two very American foods, and we added the Old Bay to give them a taste of Maryland, which both girls tried and loved!”

Deares adds, “This was one of the most amazing times of my life, because when else will we have the ability to interact with such amazing people we wouldn’t normally meet, and it was just so amazing to be able to compare our cultures and just bond together over a short time in these circumstances.”

Guilbert said she and Chavette “had a very good moment and it will probably stay forever in our minds. We really enjoyed the corn maze, we are not used to doing this in France. But what especially marked us was the party at the teacher’s house.

We shared our musical register to our new friends and they did the same. It was very fun. And we discovered an American tradition, the pumpkin’s preparation for Halloween, which we really appreciated.”

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about,” Ulbright explains. Teammate Weir also added, “My favorite part about being on the team is hanging with Herr Blake because of his infinite knowledge of the universe.”

Ulbright says, “Being on the show was a little nerve-wracking. I went to the taping of last year’s show but I wasn’t one of the actual competitors.

It’s different from sitting on the side when you have all of these lights shining down on you and when you can see yourself on camera,” she continues. “I Students spent weeks preparing for was always second guessthe competition. North Harford will be ing myself and thinking that I was going to be the featured in the December 7th show. only one to mess somePhoto Credits: Brennan Stewart thing up when in reality, mostly everyone has that On October 19, fellow NH students of the Academic Team same nervous energy floating made an appearance on the pop- around on stage.”

The team explored the set ular televised academic quiz competition for high schools all where they would be showing around the nation, It’s Academ- off their skills. “It’s Academic ic. The team traveled to Nation- was really cool to be apart of.” al Harbor, Maryland to tape the Ulbright describes, “We got to show. The team is advised by see what the behind the scenes Herr Russell Blake. Seniors Asia of a TV show set was like, while Ulbright, Matthew Weir, and meeting other school particiBrennen Stewart all participated pants and finding out what they learn about.” to represent NH. Stewart was alongside Ulbright “Something I like a lot about Academic Team is that you sim- as they battled it out against Urply show up and all you need to bana and Calvert Hall.

“I love academic team because bring is yourself. There aren’t a lot of deadlines or assignments I get to hang out with my friends you have to worry too much and one of my favorite teachers of

all time, the GOAT, Herr Blake,” Stewart explained, “I enjoy practices where the team sets up buzzers and shuffle through random trivia.”

Stewart expressed his gratitude towards the show. “Being on the show was something that I am very grateful for, because it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience, even though I got nervous and said that the Nile was in South America.”

Senior teammate Kara Benn also expressed her love of the club. “What I really enjoy about Academic Team is the overall casualness of it. None of the teammates judge one another if we were to get the questions wrong and it’s definitely more important that we have a good time while practicing together,” she explains. “...The team covers all sorts of topics, from history and math to solving riddles. We also get to hang out with Herr Blake, which is always a good time.”

Anyone can join Academic Team at anytime by visiting Herr Blake’s room on Thursday afternoons after school.

“Some advice I have for anyone interested is do not be afraid of getting answers wrong, half of the time, it’s based on luck, and everyone makes mistakes,” Benn said. Ulbright followed, “We encourage different people from every grade level to come join because it really is a great experience.” The show will air on December 7.

American Education Week redefined for HARCO; Learn with Me opportunities replace annual event JACOB GAY Reporter

In 1921, American Education Week was instituted as a way for family members to be informed about their students' achievements, and for them to be a part of the school community. However, according to hcps.org, due to increased safety concerns, many schools, including those in Harco, have adjusted or eliminated this annual event.

Schools in Delta, Pennsylvania will continue to dedicate two weeks for family visitation.

Parents and other family members in Delta will come into school for an allotted half hour each day for the entire two weeks. Harford County Public

Schools has taken a different path of handling the matter. Mr. Bryan Pawlicki described the decision to eliminate American Education Week being “completely up to the central office.”

In lieu of having the dedicated week for families to attend a school day with the kids, every public school in the county will offer Learn with Me opportunities. These chances could include parents attending an assembly, concert, or an in class activity.

The school principal describes the unease to be “mostly in middle and elementary schools due to the amount of people that were attending.”

He added “it became difficult to identify who these people were,

there also could’ve been times where the teacher didn’t know who the people in their classroom were. To ensure the safety of the students as well as teachers, the central office felt that they had to take this action.”

Pawlicki said Learn with Me "is a campaign throughout the school year where family members will have the chance to learn with the children. For the schools it will be much easier to maintain safety as the amount of people coming into the school at once will be lower.”

Manager of communications for HCPS Jillian Lader said, parents should “check out the Parent Academy website and to follow the Parent Academy Facebook page for additional in-

formation and updates throughout the school year!”

Jennifer Drumgoole, principal of Norrisville Elementary School, was very excited about the Learn With Me initiative, and said there has been no “backlash from parents. And [she] is unaware of any negative response throughout the county.”

NH social studies teacher Mrs. Melissa Winter described a “sigh of relief, teachers have lots of responsibilities during American Education Week. It can be nerve racking to have such a large number of people in your room as you’re teaching.”

Learn With Me opportunities will also include events such as “Sail Don’t Sink: A Guide to

Navigating the Waters of College and Career Planning,” this seminar was held at North Harford High School on November 18, 2019. Events like these are planned by the central county office and can be attended by all students in the county.

Most recently Norrisville Elementary School had a Learn With Me event that included parents of kindergarteners and first graders coming into the building for an hour of “crafts and snacks.” Melissa Berrell who is a physical education teacher at the school, explained “as a school we’re thrilled with how the day went.” Berrell expanded, “Overall, I'd say that for the parents the day was more informative than AE week.”

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Speech and debate team dominates;

NH students win competitions and find one you are passionate about and then practice like you are in front of a judge.” Fetter says, “for debate, you still need

public speaking,” says the junior.

Fetter claims “the community is the best part and she loves sitting on the bus eating food at nine

Blosser claims he started because of former North Harford student, Hannah Herron. “She inspired me to partake in so many extracurricular activities and to North Harford’s speech put myself out there.” and debate team is making Mason is most lookan appearance at recent ing forward to “seeing the competitions.

Freshman other pieces that people Andrea Fetter, junior Tayprepare” because there is lor Mason, and senior Ryan “always a wide variety of Blosser win first and second interesting topics I never in a recent speech and dethought about.” Fetter is bate competition at Fallston most looking forward to on Thursday, Oct. 24. “coming closer with the Fetter placed second in members since this is [her] Extemporaneous Speaking, first year.” According to Blosser placed first in the Blosser, he looks forward Lincoln Douglas debate, and to “finding more ways to Mason placed first in Declaimprove my skills.” mation and second in ChilThe junior claims the dren’s Literature. most she has learned from The speech and debate team gets together to prepare All the students were speech and debate is pubproud of themselves and for next competition. It will be held on November 7 at Joppatowne. lic speaking.

“People think each other when they placed Photo Credit: Taylor Mason it is something you can be in their last competition. naturally good at, but it Mason claims she was “very really takes practice.”

The excited because it’s very hard to to do research, but you have to o’clock at night.”

Blosser says freshman claims that she has win, and not everybody gets the practice your arguments rather “the team is my family.” learned “sometimes no prepaexperience to do it.” Fetter says The freshman claims she start- ration is best. Staying calm and she felt “over joyous like it was than practicing your written speech.”

Blosser says he “breaks ed speech and debate because not overthinking is what helps unreal.” According to Blosser, he down the question into more she has “a really big passion for me the most.” Blosser says he has has been placing first in speech specific details to better underspeech and debate.” Mason start- learned “preparation, time-manand debate for a while. “I am stand what they are asking.” ed because her brother was in agement, and preparation are very humble that I win, but for “Speech and debate is so fun speech and debate when he was key.” me it’s not about the medal.” because we get to be so close in high school and he inspired The speech and debate team’s The three students all say with all the other members and her.

“It’s cool to see what he did next competition is on Nov. 7 at preparation is key to success. we get to bond over something to what I do now and how we Joppatowne.

The students are Mason says, “for speech, you people usually find really scary, both got to become co-captains.” “very excited” to see what’s next. research online different pieces

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Symphonic band; another successful season ZACH JACKSON Reporter Every year the North Harford High School Symphonic Band gets together and practices over the summer to prepare for a marching band show at football games and the annual Harford County Public Schools high school band showcase to kick off the fall season. Lead by music department director Mr. John Wojciechowski, the band keeps on marching.

With the theme “Beatlesmania,” the band played songs off of famous Beatles albums such as Magical Mystery Tour, Abbey Road, Help!, and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band. Along with the songs, drum majors dressed up in Sgt. Pepper costumes and percussionist put The Beatles logo on their drums.

After football season is over, the band than continues to play a showcase for all other Harford County Public School high

school bands to show off their football games we’ve played.” musical and marching ability.

Senior percussionist Garrett Wojciechowski says, “I think Ulmer says, “I think the season this year was probably the best went really well, we put in our season we had so far! Between best effort throughout the entire the combination of music we did season improving throughout evand the level of marching we did erything, I think we really made a it was probably the statement at showcase toughest show showing other we’ve had schools that “I’m very proud of the since I’ve we really are been at one of the whole band for putting in North bands all the effort they could since top H a r in the August first .” ford.” county.”

He addUlmer said - John Wojciechowski, ed that his favormusic department director ite song was this was also the Sgt. Pepper’s first time in a Lonely Heart long time that the Club Band and his marching band was out favorite memory out of his on the field during half time and entire time in being in symphonic did their show all from memo- band had to be his “final remarks rization. “I’m very proud of the at the showcase and last few whole band for putting in all the football games this year playing effort they could since August one last show for an enormous first, it really showed out during group of people with the whole the homecoming football game, band and all my friends.” our showcase, and the last few Junior saxophonist Laurel

Brown said based on all the years she’s been in marching band, this year’s show was definitely the most successful. “The band memorized the music and performed without flip folders which is pretty impressive. We also had a more intricate show this year with a lot of visuals that looked pretty awesome.” Brown said her favorite song was Magical Mystery Tour and her favorite memory was the homecoming game since “it was just so amazing to see our school come together for a moment and race down to the field when we won by a point and everybody sang and played the Fight Song together. It was truly amazing to see everyone put aside their differences and unite to celebrate our victory.”

If you’d like to catch the symphonic band live in action, see them at the Bel Air Winter Parade on December 1, 2019, the White Marsh Holiday Parade on December 7, 2019, or the North Harford Winter Concert on December 18, 2019.

FFA takes 23rd at convention EVAN KUZEMCHAK Social Media Coordinator According to Ms. Erika Edwards, “the North Harford FFA chapter from Pylesville, MD will send members to Indianapolis as they vie for national honors in the area of nursery/ landscape.”

The chapter has been doing multiple fundraisers to raise money for the long trip to Indianapolis including selling t-shirts, and a dunking booth at the homecoming game.

According to Edwards, most of the FFA officers have been selected to go and four members have been chosen for competing in the nursery/landscape field including juniors Nicole DeAtley, Megan Thomas, Shanyn Wolfe, and senior Kaylin Bordenski.

During nationals, a lot of things go on, according to Edwards. First, the chapter flies to Indianapolis, Indiana and settles down at a reserved hotel.

Next, the members gather for opening session, which was presented by Bob Goff, author of bestselling book Love Does , and that night they watch an Old Dominion concert to jam out.

Other events also include the national FFA officer team who will give their retiring address and the new officers will be chosen, and a “Brett Young concert which our chapter is excited about” according to DeAtley.

Sophomore Teagan Flaherty has been looking forward to this trip for a long time and mentioned that “it’s a really big trip with almost 700,000 members going.”

Flaherty also says she is super pumped about the Brett Young concert and to “meet new people and do fun things.”

Over 10,000 members across the United States attend Indianapolis to compete and DeAtley, who competed in the nursery section, is siked about placing 23 out of 52 teams.

Some of the workshops include “Just Dance Dilemma Solver” where students play Just Dance well they have meetings and discuss issues they need to solve, and “Discover YOUR World” in which students “will discover who they ARE and who they want to be” according to the official FFA national convention 2019 site.

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Together again; brother, sister reunite NHS induction and acaLAUREN BRANDIS Reporter demic award ceremonies stay on base, there were limited places to eat and activities to do.

The family went bowling and to a military museum. She wanted to After graduating, alumni Ty“take him home with [them].” ler Roberson pursued the career When time was coming around of being in the military right affor the family to say their goodter high school. He completed his byes to Tyler, Chloee started bootcamp and was able to see his to panic. The realization of her family while temporarily being having to leave her “favorite perstationed son” was starting to hit. on base in Her biggest fear is “being North Caraway from Tyler and not olina. Junior getting updates on his Chloee Roblife.” At home Tyler was erson, Tydescribed to constantly ler’s sister, be talking to Chloee and described always keeping her in the drive to the loop. be “emotionWhen pulling out of al as the famthe military base the ily got closer tears started to roll off and closer to Chloee’s face and didn’t base...” stop the whole ride back Upon to Maryland. During Tyarrival the ler’s training, communifamily was cation was only available “filled with through written letters excitement” and “they took a long to finally time to deliver, somesee their son times they wouldn’t even and brother. reach Tyler.” Now that Chloee was the family just saw Tyler “impatient” Chloee Roberson reunites with her brother on communication will rewhen getmilitary base. It has been three months since seeing turn back to its limited ting onto eachother. self. base bePhoto credit: Natalie Roberson After attending Adcause she vanced Individual Trainjust wanted ing (AIT) Tyler will be to “reconnect with [her] best friend.” On and she “just wanted his goofy relocated and start his career.

Chloee fears that “she won’t family day, Chloee was able to self-back.”

On graduation day “seeing the know where Tyler is, and all her see her brother for the first time formality of how the men and thoughts are based off hope right in three months.

When the ceremonies of an- women and how they walked now.” She wants Tyler to know nouncing the multiple military shocked me because I knew this she hopes “he is staying strong units concluded, Tyler was final- was the real deal of the military. and humble like he was raised.”

Tyler will get to come back to ly able to see his family. Chloee It crazy to think MY brother is a described “it was so heartwarm- part of this.” She continued with, Harford County for his homeing having Tyler run out to us “I am so proud of my brother and town recruiting in December.

During his two-week return, he and giving me a big hug.” She what he has become.”

For the short amount of time the will be getting married to his ficontinued with “it was the best feeling ever to just be in the mo- Roberson family could reunite, ancé, alumni Mackenzie Dailey. ment with him. The hug felt like they “made the best of every mo- Chloee is excited to see her “best the warmest blanket surrounded ment.” According to Chloee, she friend around Christmas time “got the chills when realizing because the holiday is for spendby all his love.”

According to Amanda Bruns [she] could only see [her] broth- ing time with your family. This is of Veterans United, “members er for the next two days.” During perfect timing since we rarely see are required to maintain profes- the trip the family could only each other anymore.” sionalism in uniform, personal displays of affection are typically frowned upon.” Tyler was only allowed to hug his family members for five seconds or less while in uniform.

It was “scary” at first according to Chloee to see how much the military has changed her brother,

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

LEIGHA MCBURNEY Reporter

This former PE teacher, continues to teach gym classes to a different set of students at North Bend Elementary school.

This former spanish teacher, is teaching spanish two and three/four at Bel Air High School.

The last thing that was mainly talked about, according to Peddicord, was “the four pillars.” The In the following weeks there four pillars are academics, service have been two events recogniz- to the community, leadership ing student’s academic achieve- skills, and the demonstration of ments, the National Honors So- good character. “During the cerciety induction ceremony and the emony we really focus on those four pillars as well as celebrating Academic awards ceremony.

The NHS induction ceremony the achievement students have took place on the 6th of Novem- made to get to that point.”

On November 7 over half of stuber, about 200 people attended this year according to Peddi- dents in 10 th 11 th and 12 th grade cord. He feels as though there is a attending North Harford were smaller group this year compared awarded for their above average to other years because they have grades in the following year(s). to do a series of things to be con- According to SGA president sidered such as having “20 hours Ryan Blosser, the ceremony went of community service if they’re a “great,” and he was happy to see junior or 30 hours if they’re a se- “so many students there.” The nior,” and “they have to request a Academic Awards Ceremony is hosted by the SGA,” and they recommendation “were the ones who from a teacher.” gave out the awards” However, “You really need to along with paying this process for “the refreshis actumake this year count ments and acaally “less and push hard.” demic letters and work than promoting and it used - Ryan Blosser, sponsoring it,” acto be,” in SGA president cording to Blosser. following Even though the years students SGA takes most of the would have to credit to putting together the “write an essay,” says Peddicord. This year, 42 students event, Blosser says that the cerwere chosen to be a part of the emony would not have been national honors society, making possible if it wasn’t for the main for a grand total of 85 juniors and office and the staff in there. “The secretaries did so much to help seniors.

The National Honors Society us go through the awards and get gives back to their community in everything organized,” the SGA many ways, one way is holding member said.

Blosser says the most importa “gift wrapping event around Christmas,” as well as holding ant thing he wants students to a “tutoring session once a week take away is to “keep working every Wednesday,” according to hard at the accomplishments and Peddicord. During the ceremony the goals they set for themselves.” multiple people spoke including Also, for seniors he says “you’ve Mark Boegner (NHS president), got one more Academic Awards Mill Heinze, Jason Ramson (vice Ceremony left here in the spring. president), Sydney Altman, and You need to really make this year Pawlicki. They spoke about count and push hard, get your “what it takes to get into the grades in and make sure you conclub,” as well as the needed “in- tinue to be the amazing students formation about service hours.” I know you can be.”

Ryan Bayne This former history and psychology teacher, is teaching at Havre de Grace High School but is teaching psychology, US history, government and coaching cross country.

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VICTORIA HANNA Reporter

Kathy Ege This former special educator, is now at Seaford High School in Delaware.

She teaches ninth grade integrated physical science class.

Mrs. Kathryn Humphrey This former NH art teacher, is still teaching art classes at Bel Air High School.

She specifically is teaching fine art prep and sculpture.

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TeenS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Do you know an exceptional young woman in grades 7-12?

The Harford County Commission for Women is seeking nominations of outstanding young women for its 2020 Women of Tomorrow Awards. These awards honor those who have made a difference in their school and community, and positively impact the lives of others.

Information and applications are available at www.harfordcountymd.gov/1804/Women-of-Tomorrow-Award

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Learn how to stand up to negative pressures and influences; gain helpful refusal skills and learn how mental health and stress can influence drug use.

Classes are free. Lunch and snacks are provided. Topics include: • Drug, Alcohol, and Mental Health Education • Local Community Speakers • Group Discussions • K-9 Unit Demonstration • Interactive Activities For information on classes and to register, visit www.harfordcountymd.gov/odcp

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Buoy Tenders

During World War Two an incredibly talented crew of eight men wrote scripts for films, training videos and radio productions. They also created Anti-German propaganda. The playwrights had immense cultural impact during the war.

The Coast Guard’s buoy tenders’ jobs are to scrape and power wash about two tons of mud, sea life and animal waste off of ocean buoys. It is important to keep these buoys clean because if they are too dirty, they can sink.

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Dietitians help maintain the health of the other service members and their families. They may encourage healthy living by teaching military personnel how to maintain a well-balanced diet and regular exercise program. They can work with people one-on-one or in a classroom setting.

Navy and Army

An entomologist studies insects and what insect lives in what environment. Insects can carry many different infectious diseases that can affect members of the military. Entomologists create ways to protect soldiers and housing from the bugs.

Sources: goarmy.com todaysmilitary.com Compiled by: Zoe Mikles

Helping hands

What is your favorite part of volunteering as a firefighter?

Ava Schmidt, senior:

My favorite part of volunteering is volunteering with my dad.

The first fire call we ever went on together he didn’t recognize who I was so he yelled at me to get something and then he saw my face and realized it was me.

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JASMINE WILCOX U.S. ARMY, NH Class of 2017 Q What would you say to a woman who is considering going

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A to women joining the military (of any branch) it is important to maintain a “well-put-together” image/ build a clean reputation, recognize that you are capable of being Independent (you don’t ALWAYS need someone else to help you), be aware of your surroundings and conduct yourself accordingly, and be cautious because not everyone, especially in the army, has your best interest at heart.

Q Did it take longer for you to get through basic training because of being a woman, or did you keep up with the other men?

A “As long as you didn’t quit there was no reason not to keep up and pass with everyone else. I personally had the highest PT score out of 89 people. Only 16 of those 89 were female..... Don’t let anyone walk all over you, mistreat you, or overall make you feel like you aren’t good enough. Doesn’t matter what you did vs whatever theyif you know you have it your all and you sacrificed and worked hard to wear your uniform, then how dare anyone say you aren’t good enough.

Q Is it ever hard being around men all the time and maybe feel-

ing out of place?

A “Not really.... well never for anything negative anyways. If they need something done in a timely manner that requires a lot of detail or organization, they come to me first. But I don’t think it has anything to do with me being a female, but instead everything to do with the reputation I built for myself as being a reliable source of good, quality results. ...

Q Do you work with other women?

A “No. I’m the only female of my job here. I’m a 13R- Field Artillery Radar Operator. Being in Field Artillery, there already aren’t enough females but also for this specific job there’s virtually none. My coworkers and superiors outnumber me 23 to one.”

Q Were there a lot of other women in basic training?

A “We started with 19, only 16 graduated.”

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Veterans Day is a day to honor and thank those who served in the military. Among those in the Harford County area is Anthony Cappello, a veteran who now lives at Forest Hill Heights.

Cappello said he was a young boy when he joined the Navy, serving in World War II until it ended. He served on a destroyer and let off canons. “I remember taking 16 convoys across the Mediterranean to fight against the Germans and Italians and going across the Pacific to fight the Japanese.”

The Navy veteran was sent to China and spent 1-year there. He says he can remember bombing an Italian base and wondering if these people were his relatives, being that his family once lived in Italy.

On Capello’s journey across the Mediterranean he can remember the temperature being below 0 and having to sleep in all his clothes.

One memory Cappello recalled was a night they suffered air raids from the Germans. “It was so dark that night you couldn’t even see your hand in front of your face,” he adds. “The planes started shooting at the convoys, but they had no idea how low they were either. At one point I could have touched the bottom of the plane.”

Another memory Cappello has was when he was stationed in China. When the crew was given liberty (off duty), Cappello made his way to a little shop in China. He remembers wanting to get some meat to eat but when he approached the butcher shop he saw “a skinned cow rotting with flies eating it away.”

After Cappello walked away from the butcher shop, he started walking down a narrow street. “As I was walking, I see two Marine generals guarding off someone and I was wondering who it might be,” Cappello says. “Then, I realized it was Madame Chiang Kai-shek,” the first lady of the Republic of China. “I was such a history geek before I joined the navy so of course I recognized her. She was even more beautiful than how the texts books made her look,” Cappello said.

“I wish I could have said something to her, but I knew if I did, I would get thrown in jail.” Cappello says he was so excited to have seen her that when he told his bunky about it, his bunky mutually knew her and would have made sure to talk to her.

Before the war, Cappello grew up in Trent, Italy but he says he later came to American and lived in New Jersey. While he was growing up, he was an alter server. Cappello strongly believes he should have died four times in the war but because he was an alter server, God was “owing him one.”

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What was the hardest part of becoming a volunteer firefighter?

Q: If you could tell your dad one thing (in regards to his job) what would you say?

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Q: What do you personally think is the best thing about your dads’ job?

A: The thing that’s cool about my dad’s job is that he helps people by keeping them safe in the county. It allows everyone to live their lives without worrying about criminals left and right. They can live their lives and stay happy and less paranoid.

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A: He works for Harford County. He mostly receives people that he needs to go arrest. That day he will get information on the criminal and get their location, and him and his work partner will have to go and arrest him/her and bring them to the jail to be processed.

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It puts a smile on my face when I come back from a call and I saved someone’s house, car, and maybe even their life.

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excels in ‘Write’ stuff: Freshman class poetry unit ZACH JACKSON Reporter

Freshman Travis Raab has recently been impressing everyone at North Harford High School with his talents of poetic writing. Teachers are stunned with how he writes and makes use of his words into his poems and essays.

Raab’s English teacher Mrs. Joanna Dallam says, “He is unexpectedly a leader in class and always kind and helpful towards other classmates helping them make better use of words to enhance and characterize their poems and essays when in class. His work habits and classwork exceed expectations by many miles and impress me very much!”

Raab’s history behind starting his poetic writing all started with an english project back in eighth grade. He states, “I just go out and witness everyday scenes of people working hard and taking note on what they’ve learned

and achieved through working then think to myself how it could or should’ve been done better.

Once I come up with my ideas, I than write it down on paper and put it into little phrases to show and tell morals and lessons in a memorable rhyming way. It isn’t very hard to do when you take notes and think of rhyming words that people would easily remember to the situations that other people go through while working hard. Sometimes even the simplest work can make a very big impact on society.”

Since then Raab continues to work hard coming up with creative writing ideas to put into phrases and sentences showing others that anything can be easy and possible if you just put a little time and effort into it It may not always be easy to start but it will eventually be achieved “if you just keep on trying and working hard because giving up will only waste the time you put in.”

Ulbright taps creative capabilities ALEAH BIKLE IDR Editor Dabbling with advanced art classes, working at her local restaurant, going to school part time and simultaneously attending Harford Community College, all while leading the North Harford Marching Hawks as Co-Drum Major, senior Asia Ulbright seems to have a whole bunch on her plate.

During her junior year, Ulbright was asked by Mr. John Wojciechowski to create a logo for the Marching Hawks, a group that she has been apart of since her freshman year. Ulbright had also been a previous section leader for the flutes in the band the same year.

“I walked into class one day and was stopped by Mr. Wojciechowski, and he told me that he wanted me to create a logo that would represent the band and the students as a whole,” Ulbright explains.

“To be transparent, I am always tired no matter what I do. I feel exhausted on the daily at both work and school,” Ulbright describes, “I never feel ‘truly rested’ and even though it can be tough

at times I wouldn’t change my busy life for anything.”

Ulbright tries to maintain a positive attitude for both herself, those she looks up to, and those who are starting to look up to her. “I am accomplishing things that I fully enjoy and that will help build a better future for myself,” Ulbright says, “I could never be too tired to give my all. Taking responsibility and doing what you are passionate about in life sometimes comes with ups and downs attached, but that doesn’t mean you should stop your willingness to persevere.”

Being a Drum Major for the Marching Hawks, alongside Senior Dabney Ziolkowski and Junior Elena Schell, is an important role for Ulbright to uphold, and a completely different obstacle that she was not prepared for, but proud that she found positives in the position. “Being able to view a music layout from a completely new point of view is something so cool,” Ulbright defines.

Being a coe-Drum Major is challenging but Ulbright explains, “Applying for this position has made me better as both a musician and a person.”

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Local artist featured in New York gallery CHARLOTTE MCELWAIN Entertainment Editor

Mrs. Tracey Grumbach is a local artist who specializes in digital photography and design. She lives in the Norrisville area and teaches workshops and courses. According to her bio, her photography and digital art have been published by ad agencies, real estate brochures, and magazines including Baltimore magazine, Artful Blogging, and most recently, Somerset Digital Studio.

Q: What got you started in the art industry?

A: I got started in photography in 1999 when I took my first photography class at Harford Community. Through the years I practiced and studied photography more and eventually opened my own real estate photography business. However, in 2011 I was bitten by a tick and became very ill with Lyme Disease, which the doctors misdiagnosed for two and a half years. During that time my health declined and I couldn’t work anymore. I was very sick and depressed so in 2014 I started using my knowledge of photography and Photoshop to create digital collages to express the feelings I was going through and that began my journey into digital art.

Q: What did it feel like to show your art in a gallery in New York?

A: I have been very blessed to have two very large shows from August through October and I was completely honored for both. I showed 46 pieces of art at the World Trade Center in Baltimore from Aug. 13-Oct. 13 and it was amazing to be able to show that many pieces of my collection in one place at the same time. Then, I was asked to display three pieces of art in New York City at the LymeMIND conference at Times Center. This was a huge honor because I was able to use my art to help advocate for and tell the story of Chronic Lyme Disease from a patient’s point of view. Since Lyme Disease is what led me into doing digital art, it was like a full circle moment to be able to use my art as a conversation started for others about this terrible disease. It was very strange for me to sit back and watch people examine my art and talk about how they could relate to the emotions displayed in it. It was satisfying and sad at the same time because I don’t want anyone else to have to suffer the way I did.

Q: What is the biggest inspiration for your work?

A: This is the toughest one for me to answer because I get inspired by many things. I am inspired by other artists that I look up to. I am inspired by the lyrics, poems, and books (I often see images in my head when I hear songs and read poems, etc.) I am also inspired by nature and certain color palettes. Mostly, I am inspired by all the patients who have chronic illness and are fighting to have a normal life.

Q: What does a normal day for an artist look like?

A: Well, I can only speak for myself as I think all artists have their own routine and schedule. For me, I am most creative in the morning so I like to get up and just play with collage pieces or edit some photography after the kids get off to school and I have my hot coffee with me. I may work on a piece or two and then in early afternoon I work on posting to social media to advertise and get work out into the world. When I am preparing for a show, I often have to order prints from the art printer and then mat and frame my pieces (which I do myself because I like to have control over that). I also have to keep track of expenses, income, and taxes because it is a business. I also teach 2-3 times a week at Harford Community so some days I am preparing materials to teach as well. As much as I would like to sit and create all day, that is not realistic, especially when you are running a business and teaching art too.

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Scouts at highest level Leading others to nature through Boy ZOE MILKES writing, performing, inspiring Features Editor ELLIE EVANS News Editor

PHOTO CREDIT: Colleen Webster

A writer, yoga instructor, professor, environmental activist, and one-woman show performer all in one is quite the exotic handful of hobbies and professions.

Colleen Webster fulfills all of these titles and more.

Being a professor at Harford Community College for 26 years, Webster’s main focus is to teach her students, and she believes “your professions and hobbies

should mesh and funnel into what you believe.” Being immensely fascinated with nature throughout her entire life, Webster says she channels her beliefs, hopes, and dreams into all of her hobbies and careers, this includes her renowned performances.

Webster’s one-woman shows are inspired by her background of education in Baltimore City, taking classes near the Baltimore Museum of Art, she learned about artist and inspirationalist Frida Kahlo. Webster explains she was “amazed by Kahlo’s strength and fortitude.” Her shows feature her take on the persona of each woman, these include: Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Emily Dickinson, Dorothy Parker, and Rachel Carson.

Webster says her overall inspiration for the shows’ themes extracts from “the admiration I have for these women and their accomplishments,” she exclaims.

While the performance aspect of these shows, as explained by Webster, seems to be the easier part, she says the research put into each character takes at least a year or more. The most important aspect explained by the performer is the questions answered while in character at the end of all of her shows.

Webster adds, “I must know every aspect about each person to properly answer each question while in character.”

Living in a very simplified manner, Webster doesn’t have air conditioning, always has her windows open, and has no television, internet, or dishwasher.

She believes that bringing nature into her home is the best way for her to live. When she wakes up, Webster explains, “I try to identify every bird call that I hear before getting out of bed.” Also having a huge love for animals, she said she is the proud owner of a dog and seven rescue cats.

Webster’s main focus in living the way she does is to “be aware of the world even when I am solitary.” She shares her immense gratitude for her surroundings.

Living near the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay, Webster is able to kayak, paddle board, and run, exploring the outdoors.

Webster adds, “we have the opportunity to live lightly on the land because of all of the great things around us.” Teaching her enviromental based classes, She wishes to advise students to travel and explore, but most importantly, be grateful for the nature that surrounds them.

Hawk pursues All about Allen : Former music production program CAITLYN ALLEN News Editor

North Harford alumni, Cody Allen, is starting an online music production school program, called Icon Collective, in hopes of becoming a music producer in the future.

Icon Collective is an 18-month program with 12 hour weeks and 60 mentorship sessions that will help you with music production, synthesis, arrangement, and mixing and mastering. You receive weekly HD lesson videos, submit your own assignments, and get online feedback from instructors. Icon has a school located in LA but Allen claims he “doesn’t want to travel that far from home.”

Allen’s goal is to become an EDM music producer. Allen claims “ever since I heard

Skrillex play in sixth grade, I knew I wanted to make my own music.”

PHOTO CREDIT: Allen Family Before Allen got super into EDM music, he played the drums from the third grade to the eighth grade. Allen says “I would come home from school every single day, sit down at my drum set, and play until I would

go to bed. I would forget to do homework and sometimes even forget to eat dinner.”

Allen claims many of his favorite EDM artists attended the Icon Collective school to start their career. “NGHTMARE, Bonnie X Clyde, Jauz, and Sullivan King are my favorite artists and have all attended this school.” At the Moonrise Festival, Allen says he met Sullivan King and he told him “Icon is what made me get to where I am today. If you want to pursue your dreams, go to Icon.” Allen says this is what motivates him every day to produce music.

After gaining experience playing at weddings and parties, Allen states, “I needed to start somewhere, but I’m fully ready to take it to the next level.”

Boy Scouts: friendly, trustworthy and helpful. The organization has been around for over 100 years and has more than two million members across the United States, according to the official Boys Scouts of America website. And out of the thousands of boys that join, only four percent of members reach the highest level, Eagle Scout.

Senior Zach Jackson stated that he started scouts at age five, and reached the rank of Eagle Scout in January of 2019. The ranks of Boy Scouts are Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle. To reach being an Eagle Scout, boys must lead a final project.

The Scout must, “plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, school or your community.” The Scout must be an active member of their troop as a Life Scout for at least six months and earn a total

of 21 merit badges.

Senior Zach Jackson also completed a project, Jackson decided to rebuild the Gaga ball pit at River Valley Ranch. According to Jackson, “there’s a lot of freedom in picking what project you do.” Jackson’s project took a year to complete, including all of the planning and fundraising.

Jackson stated that “the hardest part is the final project. You have to be a leader and do all of the planning yourself.” According to fellow Eagle Scout senior Garrett Arnett, “completing all of the paperwork and legal documents was the most difficult part.” The entire process of reaching Eagle rank is difficult, “if it was easy, everyone would do it,” stated Jackson.

Arnett stated that his parents were his greatest support system, they were there for everything and helped [him] with anything [he] needed.” Jackson said that both of his parents were supportive but wants to shout out to his dad.

Christmas crazed customers LAUREN BRANDIS Reporter

The start of Christmas shopping informally starts with Black Friday in more than 20 states in the United States. The holiday begins at the stroke of midnight for most stores, but due to competition, stores have recently began opening earlier than the “official” time frame. Multiple international retailers have begun a “pre-Black Friday sale” to relieve the chaos of mass shoppers.

Sophomore Abbey Huneke said she “went the night before Black Friday to avoid the long lines and still get lowered priced items.”

She adds “some stores were waiting until midnight to open, but for the number of stores that were closed, the mall was still as hectic as ever.”

Senior Zach Demos also experienced “crazy amounts of shoppers” when shopping at Kohl’s.

He remembers the “line was all the way to the back of the store and it took 45 minutes to finally get to a register for checkout.”

Other students such as junior Ted Rush and his sister also had similar experiences. The Rushes began waiting outside at Toys

R Us around 3 a.m. for a toy for their niece. They each had to “take turns standing in line and sitting in the heated car” because of the “crazy long line” and freezing weather.

When she was 12, all junior Brooke Schmidt wanted for Christmas was a new iPad, she said that “other shoppers were fighting over “previously claimed electronics” and arguing with employees about a “first come, first serve rule,” which did not apply at this store.

Her parents signed up for a pre-Black Friday sale, weeks in advance and were placed on a waiting list for a half-priced iPad. While her family “patiently” waited to receive the gift, a woman got ahold of an iPad and “lost control and ended up throwing the device at [Schmidt.]”

When shopping at Target in Bel Air, Elizabeth Quigg “witnessed a man spit on a woman for grabbing the last iPod available.”

The shoppers turn “insane” on the holiday because “everyone wants good deals, its first come first serve, which, in return, make people feel the need to fight for everything.”

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Student Perspectives Black Friday and Cyber Monday are popular events in shopping for sales, but they are currently separate occasions. Students were asked if Cyber Monday and Black Friday should be combined or if they should stay separate.

In recent news, the leader of Isis was recently killed by a military dog during a raid issued by the U.S. military. North Harford students were asked if they believe the U.S. military should be involved in foreign affairs.

“I think that Cyber Monday should remain separate from Black Friday because there are some people that like to participate in both events, and if they were to happen at the same time it may prevent those shoppers from doing so. If they were to be combined, then people may only be able to do one or the other.”

“I feel like the military should be involved in foreign affairs because if there is a chance that we are in danger or we are being threatened there should be people acting on it so that citizens can stay safe. The leader of Isis has killed Americans and terrorized our country. The result of the military getting involved with this foreign affair by killing the leader of Isis keeps citizens safe.”

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‘Trotting’ into fall season Helping hands, helping voices: ADDY DEAN Reporter The Turkey Trot is an annual tradition in Maryland and elsewhere on the morning of Thanksgiving. Runners from all over gather at their local turkey trot location to participate in festive 5ks.

The Bel Air Turkey Trot benefits the YMCA of Central Maryland.

According to the official Turkey Trot website this event is “open to individuals of all ages and abilities, everyone (including your pooch).”

year. “My favorite part of the race was timing well. I finished in 24:46.” Even though Little said he hadn’t prepared that much last year he still “ran once or twice a week.” The junior also enjoyed running the race with his dad and “running at (his) own pace.”

As for senior Brynn Schaedel, she said her favorite aspect of running was “seeing everyone in funny turkey hats and running with (her) friends.

However, the turkey trot wasn’t all fun last year. Senior

Chorus provides support for local community LILLI GRECO Reporter

from the people you’re helping, and you don’t think you If you’ve ever been to a North would, but you do,” Jones said.

The choral program began colHarford theater event, you know they don’t charge admission, not lecting cans, which are donated traditionally anyway. Instead, to the Mason Dixon services, but they collect canned goods at Jones felt like her students could be doing more. the door to donate to Mason “Donating Dixon Community Sercans is fine, vices, an establishment but I in the old Highland wanted School located about them - “I want to teach my five minutes away from the school. students to use their tal- to actually Mrs. Angie Jones, chorus and ents to help other people.” e x p e rience drama teacher, got - Angie Jones helping the idea for donats o m e ing from her own people, personal experiences seeing their with community serreactions,” vice and helping the needy she said. “I want to when she was in high school.

“There was a club called teach my students to use their Smiles at my high school – an talents to help other people.”

The field trips consist of shutEnglish teacher of mine ran it – and we would just do a lot of tling the collected cans and kids community things. We win- to the old Highland building, terized windows at the elderly where they help to organize the home, but you learn so much collections and stock them away

in the Mason Dixon food pantry.

Jones plans her field trips to coincide with the organizations soup kitchens as well, so students can help serve food while visiting.

“Of course, we sing too, while we’re there,” Jones added. “The Harford Center (a center for special needs adults who wanted to learn real world skills) is usually there too for the soup kitchens, so it’s nice that we get to see all sorts of people.” She said this is an important part of the experience for the students. “You go there and you see, it’s really normal people like us, that are just going through some hard times.”

The chorus and drama departments have been donating cans to the Mason Dixon kitchen for over 20 years, and have seen the food pantry grow from a small room in the basement of Highland building to encompassing the entire below-ground floor.

“The only real problem is that we have to throw away about 10-20% of the cans we collect because they’re expired,” Jones said.

COMPILED BY Hannah Krizek In order to participate in the race, runners usually have to pay a fee. Reported by the official Turkey Trot website, children (ages 6 & under) pay $5, youth (ages 7-17) pay $22, adults pay $40, and there is a $15 fee for your dogs.

Among the many people who ‘trot’ are students and teachers from the Hawk’s Nest, including cross country runner Allison Kahl, who said she is participating again this year.

English teacher Carla Harward is a frequent Turkey Trot attendee. “I run the Turkey Trot at the beach; one year I came in second and got a turkey leg as my prize.

That year the first-place winner got a pumpkin pie.”

Junior cross-country runner Gavin Little ran in the race last

Will Tikiob who also ran last year described the conditions everyone had to run in. “All I remember was how cold it was. It was awful.”

Harward also tells of the coldest race she’s participated in; “The year I came in second was one of the coldest years, that’s probably why I ran so fast; I just wanted the race to be over with.”

Running the race every year is a rarity for Harward and Tikiob. Whether the English teacher runs depends on the weather. “If it’s raining I won’t, but I don’t mind the cold that much.”

When asked if Tikiob would be participating this year he said, “I’m not sure yet, but if I am, I’m definitely running with my dog Belle.”

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Bocce Ball Team plays in multi school tournament TORI GAY Sports Editor friends.” Jacob Heffner added throw it and whoever get the call North Harford is notori- “it’s also really cool when I get closest to the Pallina gets a point. ous for many different things to see my friends from other If the two teams’ closest balls from Agricultural to tractors schools and play against them.” are equal distance from the PallBocce Ball is usually played ino then no points are received and even sports. But one group for either team. of student-athThe Hawks letes is making practice about its own mark at twice a week on North Harford. the turf because This year’s Bocce “the ball rolls Ball team had five better on that competitors comtype of surface” pete in their compestated Dongarra. tition on Thursday, The team is October 24, at Bel coached by Mrs. Air High school.

Victoria BridgAll high schools es and Mrs. with a Bocce Ball Sara Testerman. team participated.

So far they have Each team played had a “fun and six games with North Harford The Bocce Ball team has much excitement after exciting season.”

Heffner says, “I winning three, their tournament. The team played at Bel Air get very excitlosing two and High School on October 24. ed to play and I tying one. ParticPhoto credit: Sara Testerman always look foripating players ward to practice.” included Kortney Dongarra, Amanda Alissa, on a flat level surface with two As far as their emotions after winJacob Heffner, Julia Birch- teams consisting of four players. ning three games, they all agreed field, and Hannah O’Berry. The first ball (white) called the that it was the “best feeling ever!”

Alissa also added “it was moAlissa stated her “favorite Pallino is thrown onto the court. part about playing Bocce Ball Each team there own color ball, tivating and awesome. I wantis that I get to do it with my they have four tries to roll or ed to do it again right away.”

Greetings from Mexico City GREER STRINE Reporter Adjusting to living in a new country isn’t just speaking a new language, staying in a new house, and eating different food. It’s adjusting to a different type of society.

North Harford is not only the new home for students f r o m other schools for the magnet program, it also has become the home for an exchange student.

Senior Paula Vera from Mexico City, Mexico has come to live here in Harford County to finish her high school career. Vera commented, “I wanted to come here because I wanted to learn more about the language and what you do here in America.” She stated that her experience has been very

good so far and that she has enjoyed herself in the time she has spent here in the United States.

The process of becoming an exchange student can be lengthy and sometimes hard, Vera added, “The beginning was hard because of my listening. Sometimes you all speak faster than I had ever expected, and it can be hard to understand what you are saying all of the time, but I think I’m doing pretty well with it.”

At her home in Mexico City, Vera has two brothers. Living here, her host family only has one daughter. Vera likes living with her because it is sometimes easier than living with her brothers.

Vera stated, “since I have siblings at home, sometimes I have to act as my mom. But I like being able to be more alone here and having some time to myself, and it is something I think I’m going to miss when I leave.”

Being away from home, Vera is missing out on some of the things she loves. Being able to speak her native language at home, being with her family and living within her native culture. “The thing I miss most about home is definitely the food,” according to Vera.

She stated that so far, she has loved living in America. Mexico City would always be quite warm. Here, she doesn’t have to deal with that. Vera stated that the weather is very different than what she is used to, but she really enjoys the climate here. In addition to the big change in her usual climate, Vera loves the kinds of people she has met. “I love the people here. They are all very nice.”

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No need for cash; Venmo app taking over CAITLYN ALLEN News Editor Have you ever been in a situation where you don’t have cash but need to give money to someone quick? Well, now you can with just a simple click of a button.

Venmo, a trending app, allows individuals to transfer money from one bank account to another or vice versa all by one simple transaction.

Venmo claims “your security is our priority.” They say it is a “quick and simple way to send cash and shop online” but they also “take the protection of your Venmo account very seriously by using security measures to help protect your account information.”

On a poll done on 150 North Harford students, all the students knew what Venmo was, but only 37 percent said they actually use the app. The students that don’t use this app say they “don’t trust putting their banking information into an app.”

Junior Lily Macatee disagrees with these people. She thinks “it

is so useful because it is such a quick way to pay people back and it comes in handy when you forget your card.” The funniest thing she has used it for was “paying back my brother for cleaning up my dog’s pee on the floor. I was too lazy to do it.”

Many other students have used Venmo in funny situations as well.

Junior Jackie McGowan says, “I once had to pay my friend back because I spilled her Dunkin coffee all over her car as soon as we got it.” Another junior, Maddie Pawlukovich, says, “I had to pay my grandma back for a foot massage. It was very hard to teach her how to work the app.”

Macatee, McGowan, and Pawlukovich all said they use the app most “paying people back for food.” The juniors all think people should use this app because “you never have to worry about not getting paid because people always have their phone but not necessarily cash.” They also claim, “you don’t have to wait to receive cash, it will just simply appear in your bank account.”

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Parent and student response to ASRT training

Jan Stewart is the mom of senior Brennan Stewart and sophomore Allison Stewart. She says “They only talked to me after I asked them about it. My daughter said that it worried her some and she's glad she had the training. My son said he didn't think, in a real situation, he would stop and think about the training. He believes that instinct will kick in. I think that run, hide, and fight are the instincts and I'm hoping that the training will help them think about where to run, where to hide, and how to fight. I think it's important for everyone to know that adults value their children’s safety and that we are taking the threat of school violence seriously. I think it's important for students to know they have options and most importantly, that it's crucial to say something if you know something that could prevent a violent event. In some ways, I am comfortable knowing they've had the training, but I still worry about how they will protect themselves if the threat is from inside their classrooms. As a teacher and a parent, I've never felt comfortable with hiding as an only option. I think it's important for everyone to know they have options and will do what's necessary to survive. I do worry about the panic that will undoubtedly occur and I pray that strong leaders step forward if there is an active assailant. I feel like they are more prepared now than if we hadn't had any discussion about their options.”

Senior Marieke Debye reacted to the ACRT training completed in school. “I think it’s kind of sad that it’s the environment that we live in today but I think it’s good that the school system is finally doing something to attack the issue at hand. I don’t really know if I feel safer, it just kind of reinforced ideas that I already had in plan. It was kind of freaky because one kid our class was like ‘what do we do if the person right next to us pulls out a gun’ and everyone just kinda looked at each other and it was kinda like ‘hmm.’ One of those kinds of moments but I think I'm glad that people are finally talking about it.”

Compiled By: Hailey Deares, Summer Grace

Deputy Blottenberger’s views on safety

Q: Is there special training that you need to work at a high school?

What is the first thing you would do if you were called about a suspicious person in the hallway?

A: There is SRO (School Resource Officer) training. If there was a person in the building I would first have to locate and identify them, and if the school was not aware, I would let them know. For anyone who were to be seen as suspicious in the hallway, it would depend who the person was, what the suspicion is, and where they are headed.

Q: Have you ever had to call for backup?

A: Yes, for someone that is unsafe or would pose a threat. I wouldn't have to call for anything that isn't major. Of course, we have Deputy Harold over at the middle school, who would come over to assist me in any event.

Q: If there were three things you could tell the students about staying safe at NHHS what would they be?

A: Take responsibility for your own safety and that will improve the safety of the school. Pay attention to who’s near you and what’s around you. The slogan “if you see something, say something” is very important and I use it a lot. Lastly, just be aware of what you are posting online because rumors likely spread from one student to another.

Q: In the event of an active assailant in the building what role do you play?

A: First, I would respond to the area and address the situation to the school if they are not aware of the event yet. It's all about communication between the school and I. Compiled By: Evan Kuzemchak

“My job here in the building, since I’m alone, is to go there and address a situation and identify the problem. If I need more resources, I’ll call for it. Communication is key. The school and I will be in contact. In my line of work, things change quickly, so communication is the top priority always.“ - Deputy Eric Blottenberger

Where would you feel the safest in a school emergency?

“I would feel the safest in the office because there are administrators there, and I feel like they would better impact my decision on what to do, based on their guidance. I would feel so much better about my safety.”

-Sofia Johnson, senior

“Outside would be my main plan, but I guess I’d say the lowest level of the school because there is probably less traffic and it is probably the most secure area.”

-Jacob Kirby, junior

“I guess the place furthest away from wherever the emergency was occurring would be the best place to go.

Depending on what the emergency was, if it was something outside, I’d say somewhere away from windows, and if it was inside, somewhere close to an exit.”

-Griffin Hevesy, sophomore

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The Gratitude Challenge In today’s society, it is often difficult to focus on positivity in our everyday lives. Three Cry of the Hawk staff members decided to practice gratitude for five days. Whether it was calling up an old friend or buying the person’s drink behind you in a drive-thru, the students reflected on their experiences on a daily basis.

KENDALL Day One: Giving a compliment Some days people need a little boost of confidence and you may not even realize it. Tell your friends they look pretty, even when they are in sweats and a hoodie. I went around and complemented people on not just their appearance but on their personality as well.

The way they would light up and smile made me feel like I'm doing something good. Some would even return with a compliment towards me, which made me feel appreciated. The little things really help improve a day.

Day Two: Making dinner for my family As a child, you expect your parents to take control of what will be eaten for dinner. This day, I took control. I made my

family breaded chicken, broccoli and cheese with a side of bread.

They were all happy and pleased that I took the time to make dinner for them. It gave my parents time to relax, which I know they don’t get a lot of time to do that.

It's rewarding to see your parents proud for the littlest things.

Day Three: Giving advice Helping a friend or family member in hard times is something everyone does in their lifetime. I love helping and advising people and going out of my way to make them feel better. Seeing them work things out with the help of my advice makes me feel accomplished. The feeling of knowing that people trust in me and what I have to say is such a rewarding feeling.

Day Four: Using only reusable items Today’s world is suffering from plastic and pollution. It’s becom-

ES R A E D HAILEY thing small that I rarely do; letDay One, Thanking my mom via text message Today I decided to text my mom a little paragraph thanking her, because I know personally my mom literally does so much for me and she often goes under appreciated. I also think this was a really nice gesture because my mom is in Europe right now on deployment for the Air National Guard. Since she’s so far away I thought a heartfelt message would help her feel at home. It made me feel good that I was able even in a small way I was able to let my mom know how much she means to me.

Day Two, Bringing candy into work Today I decided to treat my coworkers by bringing in some french candy into work. We have been very crazy and super busy the last month so I thought this would be nice for them. They all really enjoyed trying the foreign flavors and brands of candy and it was fun to see all their reactions and if they liked it.

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ting someone merge in front of me in traffic. This is such a small thing but I know for me personally, it always makes me happy when someone else lets me in front of them. I'm always in a rush to get to work or school that it always slips my mind. So today in the middle of rush hour I let someone merge in front of me, so I slowed a little bit to allow them to be able to go. Except the car behind me honked and flipped their middle finger at me. This really shows how we need more kindness as a society because I literally slowed down slightly yet to the person behind me that was such a huge deal they felt the need to honk at me.

Day One: Cleaning up the Earth ing a major life-threatening problem. Using reusable bags, water bottles, etc. is a small help towards making the world a cleaner place.

Day Five: Donating clothes This past weekend I went through my brother’s dressers and mine and put all our old clothes in bags. It took some time but we had six trash bags full of clothes to donate to charity and good will. It’s always a nice thing to give away the things that aren’t needed anymore to those who do need it.

Overall, gratitude week really helped me open my eyes on the amount of good simple acts can do. It’s important to check in on those you care about and to reach out to those who don’t have people. The earth needs as much love and care as the people on it. Do the extra step and make a differ-

this, the challenge really made me think of how grateful I am for him and that I really enjoyed seeing him feel happy and appreciated because that's what he always does for me.

Day Five, Calling grandparents

Today I called my grandparents, which is a task I wish I did more.

My grandparents have always done so much for me from always feeding me to giving me rides literally anywhere I ask. It was nice just to talk to them, just to see how they are doing, without asking ing them for any favors.

Being able to call every once in awhile is something I’m going to try to do more.

Day Four, Planning a birthday surprise for my best friend Today was my best friend Colin’s birthday, and since he does so much for me I decided to plan a big surprise for him. I drive him to school every morning, so today I got him his favorite coffee from Dunkin’, pancakes, and his favorite candy and covered my passenger seat with balloons and his card and gift. Although I already planned to do

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For my first day of the gratitude challenge I chose to clean up any trash that I see in the halls at school, at my home, or outside. In just a minute I picked up ten pieces of trash at school. This was really upsetting and made me realize how lazy people can be about throwing their garbage away, and even separating their trash from their recyclables. Cleaning up my own trash at home was an eye-opener and I am much more aware of my own faults, which makes me want to make a difference in my own actions.

Day Two: Paying it forward On day two of the challenge, I ate at Dunkin Donuts and thought it would be a great opportunity to pay it forward for the car behind me. This was the first time I had done this, and I honestly was hesitant because I didn’t know how much I would be paying, but I did anyway because that is something I would have wanted The gratiude challenge inspired students. someone else to Addy Dean and Maura Chaney to spread positivdo to me. It felt ity by high-fiving. Photo credit: Rachel Keeney good afterwards and seeing the car behind me smile when they found out I paid for them was really rewarding and makes me want to do it again!

Day Three: Say thank you On day three, I made sure to say “thank you” for everything someone did for me. Whether that was holding the door, buying me food, or letting me borrow a pencil, I said “thank you” for everything. It made me realize how some people forget these little things, because when I let someone borrow my pencil, they didn’t say “thank you!” It hurt to know I was going out of my way to do something for them and they didn’t thank me for what I did, and I wouldn’t want to make someone else feel that way. A simple “thank you” can go a long way.

Day Four: Giving Compliments On day four, I made sure to compliment everyone I talked to that day. This was important to me because I was able to notice how one simple compliment could change someone’s day. Even complimenting someone on something small like their shoes, or the bracelet they were wearing made a difference in their day and it was important to me that I was turning someone’s day even if I don’t know who they are.

Day Five: Donating

Student surprised friend, Colin Smith, with balloons on birthday. The balloons are his favorite color.

Photo credit: Hailey Deares

On my last day of my gratitude challenge, my family and I went through all of our belongings and decided what things we would want to keep and what things we want to donate. We made many trash bags full of clothes, old toys, stuffed animals, and more and packed our cars with the bags to take to Goodwill. It felt really special knowing that we were doing something good and providing our belongings that we are fortunate to have that some people aren’t able to have. Donating is something easy that makes a big difference to those who aren’t as fortunate, and it makes a great impact on yourself knowing that you are helping others!

The gratitude challenge helped me better myself as a person, as it allowed me to reach out of my comfort zone and participate in things that will boost someone’s attitude or even turn their day from negative to positive.

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November 26, 2019

Teacher races half marathon EMILY GREEN Video Editor Math teacher Ms. Hilary Stanmyer recently participated in the Baltimore Running Festival, where she ran 13.1 miles. This running festival is a half marathon that includes a 5k, full marathon, and a relay.

After developing a knee injury in college, Stanmyer began running.

This recent marathon will be her seventh one.

According to RunnersConnect, marathon runners train by preparing the mind and body for the race. When Stanmyer is training she makes sure to “eat right during the training, making sure [she’s] drinking a lot of water, getting enough sleep, and following a strict training schedule.”

Stanmyer says she continues to be motivated to run because of “the support from all the people that are on the sides; it is really nice to see all the big posters and all the people cheering.”

The math teacher adds that during the marathon there is a group called Athletes Serving Athletes which is “a group of people who help push people who are not able to run, which is

also very motivational.”

When Stanmyer is in the moment, she said she endures many different emotions that either make her want to keep going or not try at all anymore.

“Sometimes I feel like I want to give up, and then sometimes I get really motivated by other runners and by the spectators, but I just try to always have a positive attitude when I am running.”

Running is 90 percent mental according to RunnersConnect, and the biggest thing for a runner is to maintain a good attitude.

Stanmyer mentioned that she doesn’t love to run but she “really enjoy the feelings I get when I complete a race.”

Completing a goal or dream such as finishing a marathon gives you that “proud moment” feeling when you complete the race, RunnersConnect mentioned.

“I don’t love it when I am doing it but the feeling you get when you finish is unlike any other.”

In the ends of a marathon like the one in Baltimore, feelings of achievement were at a high when all the preparation worked after going across the finish line “all the hard work paid off and its finally over.” Stanmyer commented.

From family to field,

Parents of players step up EVAN KUZEMCHAK Social Media Coordinator “What if this girl is only being nice to me because she thinks it will get her more playing time?”

This is just one of the questions sophomore varsity soccer players Clare Cummings has had after having her mother, Ora Cummings, as the girls varsity soccer coach.

Cummings states that she doesn’t “feel like [shes] ever had any special advantage with [her] mom as the coach.” Cummings says she “didn’t get a crazy amount of playing time” and she “got what she deserved” because of “how well [she] did in practice the day before.”

Sadly, according to Cummings many people belive she made varsity because of a parent coach, but it turns out Cummings’ mom “wasn’t allowed to evaluate me at tryouts.” Even though it was proven Cummings was picked truly on skill, she said that such conversations were still “a huge blow to my confidence.”

On the other hand, sophomore varsity soccer players Evie Heinlien and Reagan Saboy feels that Cummings should be treated as a normal player. Heinlein disagrees that Cummings gets an unfair advantage, Heinlien states that “no one had the upper hand.”

Saboy agrees with Heinlein in saying Cummings never gets an unfair advantage and even says “expectations are held higher.” heading over to football the idea Saboy provides stays the same. Jv football Coach Charlie

Dawson’s son Luke Dawson,who is a freshman Jv player also feels that having his father as a coach makes it seem that he needs to do better in practice and he should be the best.

Dawson says, “[Coach Dawson] puts a lot more pressure on [him]” and that he [cant get away with some of the things that other players can.” Dawson feels that his dad “screams at [him] a lot more.”

On the other hand, Dawson shows it was better coming in as a freshman knowing a coach (his father) as some freshmen have no idea who their coaches are.

Dawson also says that his father keeps him up on date faster on events occuring during the season.

Dawson has also encountered a few instances where other players feel he is getting more playing time and extra help during practices but those have since gone away.

On the track, junior thrower Erin O’leary and track runner Hannah Burgess rarely encounter any issues. Both Burgess and O’Leary agree that their parents Mrs. Laura O’Leary and Mr. Greg Burgess have higher expectations for them as an athlete and “not getting as much as a break as other players” according to Burgess.

In conclusion, athletes who have Their parents at a coach do not seem to encounter as many problems as suspected and appear to appreciate their parents taking the time out of their day to help out and coach.

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Club sports at the high school; Join indoor track over winter ABBEY KROENER Sports Editor Students who enjoy running the track during the spring don’t have to wait until spring anymore. Indoor track gives student athletes the option to keep up with their conditioning or train for an outdoor season sport.

Indoor track is considered a club and has existed for over ten years. The club closely resembles a regular season sport with general practice days beginning at 2:45 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. One of the head coaches, Jimmy Cachola stated that practices will include running and drills, along with some athletes working on relay handoffs.

With the sport taking place during the winter, Cachola still plans on practicing outside, “unless the cold or snow is really bad.” He claims that he prefers athletes to run outside rather than on the cement inside the schools.

There are five regular season meets, not including regional or state championships, which will always take place on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. at Essex Community College. The

last regular season meet will be on a Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m.

According to Cachola, the rules of indoor track are the same as outdoor. He claims that the

“ Students are getting pulled in so many different directions.”

- Jimmy Cachola, Head Coach o n l y thing that differs is the track size which depends on the facility; at Essex it is 160 meters compared to the typical 400 meters on an outdoor track.

Although at the state championship, it will be the full 400 meters. The other difference is that indoor doesn’t offer triple jump, long jump and discuss, everything else is the same as outdoor.

Last year, student athletes could participate in a school sport along with this club. This year, it is now a county requirement that students will not be allowed to play another sport during the indoor track season because “students are getting

pulled in so many different directions and the board of education is worried that they’re hurting athletes and not giving them enough time to recover,” says Cachola.

He continues that “we don’t have say on outside of school sports, such as clubs, all we can do is recommend to not do too much on your body.”

The rule wasn’t in place last year because it used to be only meets, and when we only had meets, they didn’t care explains coach. He goes on, but now that we do a little bit of training, they don’t want to overlap sports.

Since the club is not a school sanctioned sport, there will be no pay to play of $100, but a possible maximum amount of $60 according to Cachola to pay for meets and for a bus.

The money would go directly to the indoor track program, such as “our uniforms, banquet, bus rides, and other personal things,’’ says Coach.

Cachola said he intends to have one bus which will be coed so that “we can all get there as a team.” 44 students is the max amount allowed for one bus, although coach said he “doesn’t believe everyone will go to every meet.”

Players pressured, prosperous on court LAUREN BRANDIS Reporter

the third set,” according to junior Emily Green. She adds “the game caused a sense of stress and excitement at the same time...”

As tradition, seniors pick a restaurant where they have a The final home game for varsity team dinner to conclude the girls volleyball ended with a loss season. The “Last Supper” this but it was memorable year was at Chopstix. according to those on Senior Jordan Tidey the team. The night of explains the dinner “is October 24 featured a great way to bring the tributes to senior players team together for a last who would participate hurrah!” in their last home game Playing her first season ever at the Hawks Nest. of volleyball during her On the home side, last year of high school, the student section was Natasha Sherinsky filled to the top row describes senior with students cheering night tributes to be on the Hawks against “bittersweet.” She was Fallston. The rival team glad she got to “make and North Harford were new friends during the cheering back and forth season but was upset for their school. Junior the era was coming to an Dani Becker believes, end.”

“The large crowd would While reflecting on the normally help but for past four years of playing a game this important high school volleyball, the crowd came with Elizabeth Quigg was both advantages and “hit with realization of disadvantages...”

“The game I’m about to Photo Credit: Emily Green The rival game play is my last time on happened to be senior Hawks played rival team while televised. the court.” When given night and a televised Players celebrate senior night. one word to describe game. Becker describes their emotions about the game as “nerve senior night, every racking having the senior described it to be pressure of the students, families due to watching her senior “emotional.” and cameras all watching us.” friends play for the last time.

Sherinsky added “It was Sophomore Morgan Buckland To prepare for senior night, the heartbreak that we lost but the knew the varsity team wanted underclassmen came together and team still fought our hardest.” to “impress all their fans for their made posters to commemorate Quigg concluded that “playing big game.” the seniors. Sarah Nevin explains Fallston motivated both JV and “Many emotions were “making posters is one of the varsity to play their hardest to surrounding the court during team favorites, besides the sport.” attempt to score a big win.”

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Running their way to States; students sprint way to success KENDALL SCHUBERT Business Manager Starting out every season with new athletes, it’s never a guarantee of how far the team will go.

One of the coaches, Laura O’leary says she takes the team she’s given and “uses a particular program and individualizes it.” She also believes “Every sport no matter how different, will go far when a team comes together.”

The boys’ team has had a strong season since the beginning. They beat all the teams they needed to in order get their fourth-place spot throughout the season. Senior Dylan Kapunstensky said he didn’t have any doubts for his team.

According to O’leary, in regionals they continued their streak and even gained an extra point, locking in their chance to move to states.

According to Sierra Weaver, a freshman, the girls’ team is what took everyone by surprise.

There were doubts due to their placement before regionals, they were in second to last place. They didn’t anticipate doing well and moving on. The girls put everything they had out there and succeeded. They finished in second

place at regionals.

Both the boys’ and girls’ teams went to states together. The teams were preparing and were getting ready to take on states at Hereford high school on Saturday, November 9.

Kapunstensky stated that preparing for states wasn’t much (From left to right) Senior Delany Flickinger, juniors Laurel Brown and Sodifferent than phie Trimble, senior Tori Gay, freshman Sierra Weaver, senior Diana Woosley, preparing for any other and junior Angelyn Wiggins Photo Credit: Tracey Gay competition.

States was held at Hereford High put around the surrounding trees were very serious about it and I School. This course is known to protect those who wipe out had never done it before.” The team knew it was going to be a as Bull Run, one of the hardest while running it.

When states got closer, nerves difficult run. courses on the east coast. It has There were two Lady Hawks and excitement were high. Those what’s known as “the dip.”

“The dip” is a 70-yard huge in- only amplified the day of the on the girls’ team who had never cline and that athletes must run meet. Tori Gay, a senior on the ran cross country before, and a up and down twice, with lots team, said “right before I ran it, I few other teammates hadn’t been of hills in between. The incline was kind of freaked out because to states at all. Some “didn’t have is so steep pillows and mats are there was a ton of runners who a clue what they were getting

Arena Club Athlete of the Week GREER STRINE Reporter Senior quarterback Bobby Duffy received ‘Athlete of the Week’ given by the Arena Club to honor his performance on the field all season, with special recognition for his performance during the homecoming game against Patterson Mill.

According to the Arena Club, each athlete is nominated by his/her coach mentioning that person’s accomplishment and success within their sport.

Varsity football coach Justin Martinek nominated Duffy for this award. Coaches observe their athletes daily and are able to submit a request that one of their athletes be considered to win an award for his/her efforts and accomplishments in their respective sport.

Although athletes cannot nominate themselves for this award, coaches and community members are allowed to nominate the athletes they think deserve a chance at this scholarship.

Once all of the nominations are in, the Arena Club picks an athlete to showcase and recognize their accomplishments within their sport.

At the end of each year, one athlete will be selected from those who received this award during the course of the year to win a $1,000 scholarship to any college of their choosing.

“Receiving this is kind of cool.

It was the first time I received it or heard about it in all four years of high school, so it is nice to be recognized,” stated Duffy.

According to the Arena Club

Photo Credit: The Arena Starz website, the school with the winning “Athlete of the Year” will also receive a two-week team training package that includes speed/weight room for two hours, four days a week for the winner’s team for the following season.

According to Duffy, “Mr. Larrimore had told me about it, and then they called me to the office.

When I got there, they gave me a shirt, and told me about what it was that I had won and took a picture with the shirt for their website.” The winner receives an athlete of the week t-shirt along with a gym membership to the Arena Club.

Duffy hopes to be able to use this award as a way to enhance his resume as an athlete. Duffy added, “I got a lot of congratulations from my teammates,” and he said the support he received from his teammates was “very nice to get.”

into,” but were excited despite that, said Tori Gay, a senior.

Weaver was pulled up to varsity, said “it was pretty awesome” having the experience but also being there as a whole cross country team representing North Harford.

Gay agreed.“It was pretty awesome to be the only team that went to states especially as a senior because you only get so many chances to do something like that.” Cross country was the only team during North Harford’s 2019 fall season to reach states.

The girls team finished in twelfth place, the boys in eighth.

Will Tikiob finished in fifth overall. Out of every division that ran at states, Tikiob was 18th. While all finished in the top 100.

Senior Zach Jackson an alterante for Cross Country says “everyone did so truely fantastic this year, everyone raced super well and did not stop until the race was over. The most proudest moment I experienced during this event was watching those who struggled in the beginning of the season make a huge comeback on the last race of the season putting themselves in a great place to take home great placings.”

Seniors take on juniors in Filly Football game LEIGHA MACBURNEY Reporter

Down, set, score. On November 13, at 6pm, senior and junior girls had it out on the football field during the annual Filly Football game.

According to some of the participants, many of those on the field were returning from their junior year, but a few, like senior Shani McNamara, are a first-time draft to the team.

McNamara stated that she expected more plays to be run during practices. She added that she was nervous she going to mess up but that it didn’t stop her excitement.

Seniors Genevieve Siegmund and Vanessa Fitzgerald both stated that they couldn’t “wait to hit the field to kick some junior butt.” Siegmund added that she was full of excitement because the practices were fun, and they learned a lot of new plays. Fitzgerald said she was more excited that her “mommy[was] coming” to watch her play.

The junior team was made up of all new drafts, and participant Hannah Scheide mentioned that she was “disappointed by the junior turnout.” Eleventh graders Jillian Powell and Danielle Becker both thought that the practices were helpful and a great length, but Powell chuckled about the experience and mentioned “it would be nicer to have someone who knows how to play football.”

The junior team only had two subs on the bench but Jenna Heim couldn’t play because she didn’t get her physical in on time. Heim stated that she has always wanted to play as a freshman and sophomore but that since she is ineligible to play that she is still going to support the girls.

Scheide mentioned that she “really wants to beat the seniors” but her teammate Powell pointed out that the “seniors always win but thinks they should win because it’s their last year.” Senior Sydney Altman believes that the game is rigged for the seniors to win.

The game was tied 0-0 until the last few minutes of the game when the juniors got a touchdown making the game 0-6. A flag was thrown on the play for excessive celebration giving the seniors 30 seconds to have a comeback. Coach Martinek took one of the senior jerseys and ran onto the feild to become the quarter back for the team helping twelfth grader Hailey Deares score a touchdown for the seniors tying the game 6-6. To break the tie Coach Beugel and Coach Martinek played the best of three rounds of rock paper scissors and the senior coach came away with the win for this team.

Photo Credit: Leigha MacBurney