Cry of the Hawk - June issue

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May 30, 2019

Valedictorian, salutatorian honored:

Seniors acknowleged for academic achievement insightful and perceptive person. She encourages the students

MADISYN AMES

As the school year comes to an end, the race for the title of Valedictorian and Salutatorian is close. After years of hard work, Madisyn Ames is named Valedictorian and Brooke Ciampaglio is the Salutatorian for the graduating class of 2019.

Ames will attend Brown University in the fall, and says that Brown offers a massive amount of freedom to students and that she is most excited to see how she will use this freedom to determine what it is that she is most passionate about. The senior says she is not quite sure what her major will be yet, but that she is leaning towards a double major in the humanities and science, with a focus on subjects like “Philosophy and Health and Human Biology or English and Cognitive Neuroscience.”

Ames adds that she currently plans on finding a career in Forensic Psychology, but being a professor and conducting/publishing research sparks her interest as well.

Ames believes she got to where she is today because she is “very good at retaining information and picking up patterns, trends and relationships between things.”

In addition, the senior adds that she has put a lot of hard work and effort into studying and completing assignments.

She adds that the qualities that have helped her get to the top of the class are consistently being a hardworking, thorough,

struggling through high school to reach out to teachers and peers for help, and that “no one will judge you for wanting extra assistance.”

In her academic career, Ames has been involved in many extracurricular activities including National, Math, Science, and French Honors Societies, SGA, and Mock Trial team. She is also a lifeguard outside of school.

Ames adds these activities made her “more competent and responsible,” since her involvement in the activities not only affects her, but they affect others as well.

Ames believes that what really made North Harford memorable and meaningful was all of the relationships she has formed with friends and teachers.

Brooke Ciampaglio will attend the University of Delaware in the fall, and admittedly, she is most excited to be a part of the lacrosse team and the honors college. She also says that she cannot wait for all the connections she will make and the people she will meet. Brooke is majoring in biochemistry

tions has helped clear things up and being able to manage her time was essential. “I am so busy with sports, extracurriculars, and church that I had to plan out my time do to my schoolwork,” said the student-athlete.

Ciampaglio adds that being top of her class has benefitted her in many ways, including earning her a “great academic scholarship at Delaware along with my athletic scholarship.” She has also won a few science and math scholarships because of her course load and academic achievement.

In her high school career, Ci-

BROOKE CIAMPAGLIO

OLIVIA BECKER Sports Editor

and she plans to become a radiologist.

The senior commented that ever since she was little she “was someone who was interested in xrays and I want to be able to read them.” She adds that she is open to going into a different branch but that she is definitely going to medical school.

Ciampaglio believes communication is a quality that has been a huge help to where she is now.

Being able to ask teachers ques-

ampaglio also played varsity field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse and been a member of National, Math, Science, and Spanish Honor Societies. She is a part of the chemathon team, varsity club and Stars club. Outside of school,

Ciampaglio is a member of Student Service Leaders, which is a high school organization at her church, where she does about 3 to 6 hours of service every week, and during the summer helps the church with events.

She says she “runs small groups and retreats and participates in vacation Bible school for the little kids.” The senior adds that “Doing all of this has helped me to learn time management skills” and that helping to tutor other students has helped her review her own work and “understand the subject from a different standpoint.

Ciampaglio said most people do not know that growing up she had a lot of trouble figuring out what to do or play. She really wanted to be a dancer but also tried horseback riding, gymnastics, soccer, tennis and even figure skating.“I really wanted to be a figure skater but when the time came for me to take my test to move up to the next level I failed the test, so I guess it wasn’t my destiny to be on the ice,” said the senior.

Brooke says that what she enjoyed the most about her high school experience was the connections she made with many different types of people. She learned a lot from previous upperclassmen and then took that to help the lowerclassmen below her. She adds that this has helped her grow as a person. She finishes by saying “My friends are honestly my family and the highlight of my high school experience, it wouldn’t of been the same without them.”

Final farewell for graduates; senior class celebrates KIERSTYN MCMANUS Reporter On Wednesday, May 29, the Class of 2019 graduated at Harford Community College, a day they will never forget.

Lead secretary Mrs. Kim Iddings was directly involved in making graduation happen. She said that she and her team have a “pretty good system” of running things, and enjoys continuing traditions, like throwing caps up into the air.

Despite the stormy weather and a little light flickering, Iddings said it didn’t stop everyone from having an “enjoyable evening,” She said she “is so proud of this

class.”

The NH Orchestra performed at graduation and were conducted by teacher Mark Heinly, who said his personal favorite piece was called “Time to Say Goodbye”, which he felt was appropriate because “graduation is a time for reflection, celebration, and excitement, so we picked music that presents all those emotions.”

Sad to see his seniors go after teaching them, Heinly said he hopes they carry their talents and confidence into the future Senior Audrey Dick felt prepared for graduation, especially after rehearsals, but claimed it was still a bit nerve-wracking

because graduating was a “bittersweet” feeling. Looking forward to college and what her future holds for her, she said she is “going to mainly miss how easy high school is because it only gets harder from here.”

Prior to graduation, the seniors had a host of other events including the annual Senior Walk Through and Senior Awards Night.

The walk through on May 28 was emotional for many seniors, including graduate Tanner Russell, who said it “was sad because that was the very last time you’d be walking through those halls with this group of people, so there

were some feelings.” Sophomore Jackie McGowan, younger sister to graduate Jessica McGowan, states that “it’s going to be a pretty weird adjustment not seeing her [Jessica] in the hallway every day, but I’m proud of her for this part in her life.”

On May 23, Mr. Mark Szot, Mr. Bryan Pawlicki, and a host of other guests presented awards to graduates. Among many scholarships awarded that night, The North Harford Choral Parents Association Scholarship was won

by Emily Richardson and Sydney Tulp and the Art Department Award to Emily Lickey.

The Growing Exceptional

Teacher Scholarship is awarded to five students enrolled in Harford County Public Schools who plan to major in education.

Julia Foster was one of the recipients of this scholarshio and said “to qualify you need to major specifically in special education, mathematics, or foreign language.” She added, “you must agree to start your teaching career with HCPS,” which Foster says, is “perfect for me, because it would be a dream to come back to NHHS in a few years.” Foster will be going to Goucher where she will double major in secondary education and French studies.

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June 11, 2019

Creativity behind bars; Don’t get dragged down by drama Society’s chains on creative thinkers EDITORIAL

to ride a light beam and from thenceforth sprung his insight The world-renowned theoretical and understanding of the nature physicist Albert Einstein once of light and time” (Dance).

Einstein later went on to come said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take up with the Theory of Relativity. you everywhere.” So why is it so So many amazing inventions, much more important in society such as TV, smartphones, and to have an academic mind over a computers all started with a creative thought. creative one?

Many are quick to dismiss By nature, from a young age, humans are creative.

From creativity as having your head in coloring, drawing, building the clouds and not having a hold things, and creating music, of reality. However, creativity is creativity is one of the highest a higher level of intelligence, one forms of intelligence. However, where a person is able to identify limits within the box and there is a point at which then think in many creativity takes ways outside of it. a backseat to “Creativity It’s necessary excelling is a higher level of to encourage academically, this out of the yet basing a intelligence, one where box thinking, judgement on a person is able to idennot only intelligence for creative strictly on tify limits within the box purposes but academics and then think in many for problem doesn’t reflect ways outside of it.” solving later in true potential. life.

Not only Creativity and does the focus on out of the box thinking academics suppress creativity, it makes those who are requires a lot more than just arts/music inclined but not math/ coming up with an idea and Arts require science inclined to be perceived applying it. as “not good enough” or “rejects.” knowledge of proportions, color The potential to think outside schemes, balance, harmony, the box needs to be measured etc. Music requires knowledge and valued as those who think on how to play instruments, how to use your voice, how to within it.

Many well-known intellectuals write lyrically, amongst other throughout history are also knowledge.

The suppressing of creative geniuses, such as Michelangelo, a Renaissance creative minds, is keeping painter, sculptor, architect, possibly artists, musicians, and engineer, and poet with an creative geniuses alike from IQ of 175, 15 IQ points above pursuing their talents. Thus, we Albert Einstein. According to have a responsibility to not only freshconsulting.com, Einstein encourage creative thought, but “imagined what it would be like also to sustain it.

KENDALL SCHUBERT Reporter

You’re walking down the hallway with your group of people; you pass an old friend. Of course, you all wave and say “hi,” but then she snickers and makes a rude comment.

Their snickering is upsetting.

Their rude comments are hurtful.

And this is just the beginning of something much bigger.

Some people can say so much with very few words. The look your so called “friend” gave you when you showed up in a new outfit, and the subtle way she mocks you with the tone of her voice goes unnoticed because of the blinding light of the manipulation she’s mastered over time. She says, “I love your dress!” then walks away and comments that it doesn’t flatter you like it would on “anyone else.”

Friendships aren’t rude remarks on the way you look. It’s not someone saying something behind your back and another one laughing and adding onto it.

They aren’t someone who tears you down. Instead, they are continuously there for you even though it’s something they’ve never had to deal with before.

A friend is someone who makes

sacrifices and compromises because they care about you and your values. They stick up for you when you aren’t around and when you are.

This doesn’t just apply to friendships either. You’ve learned to ignore the harsh comments your boyfriend of 8 months says because it doesn’t outweigh what he tells you is “love”. The way he talks to other girls, not caring about how makes you feel and his comments which he claims are jokes don’t change the fact that they make you feel less than beautiful.

What you need to know is that relationships aren’t being told to look a certain way. It’s not degrading a person for the way they act or look. It’s not making someone believe in order to be beautiful and worthy of love they must be someone they aren’t. It’s not shaping them into another person because that’s what you want instead of loving and accepting them for who they are.

It’s not manipulation and lies.

A relationship is taking someone’s flaws and showing them that they’re beautiful even if they believe they aren’t. It’s showing them that they should be proud of the person they are. It’s making them be the best person they can be and not to settle for less than they deserve.

What about the constant fear of disappointing your parents because they’ve drilled into your head you must meet certain expectations in order to be viewed as worthy. The countless hours of studying and putting in the extra work to keep the 4.8 GPA you’ve achieved are ignored, but you left a dish in the sink and

now you’re being screamed at for being ungrateful and sloppy.

You’re made to believe your mistakes, even the small, make you less of a person. That you’re only a brain and future income.

That the only way for someone to be proud of you is by being their definition of “perfect.” By never stepping over the line or making a mistake. Only doing what you’re told instead of doing the things that make you happy.

In reality nobody is perfect.

Everybody makes mistakes, you’re only human. You take your mistakes and learn from them.

You take the experiences you’re given and use them to grow as a person. Do the things that make you feel free and alive. Enjoy every living moment of your life.

Don’t just exist in this world, truly LIVE in it. You’re more than what people try to make you.

It’s okay to not be okay. You aren’t alone in this big world.

Someone out there is going through the same thing as you whether you realize it or not.

Everyone has demons they hide from everyone else. Don’t be afraid to reach out to someone even if you aren’t close with them.

Sometimes all a person needs is someone to ask if they’re okay, so they know they’re cared about.

Smiling at someone in the hallway could be a small thing that makes someone’s day. Saying hi could be a stress reliever. You never know what people are going through. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others, to impact.

You’ll find your people. True friends will never give you a reason to believe that they don’t care for you. You are cared for.

You are valued. You’ve made it this far. Don’t give up.

Ignoring human affect on planet breeds drastic outcomes EDITORIAL The planet has survived five mass extinctions, various global warming periods, and plenty of other tragedies. However, humans are now added to the equation.

With growing population, little care for its impact on the environment, and devastating outcomes, the human species will not kill planet Earth. The human species will kill everything on it including themselves.

Plenty of people still deny the existence of global warming despite strong scientific evidence, and while some will agree that it does exist, they still doubt that humans have any effect on global climate change. There is, of course, plenty of evidence to back it up. According to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the link between humans as global warming is comparable to that of the link between smoking and cancer.

The evidence provided by the EDF is as follows: simple chemistry shows that when we burn carbon-based materials, carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted.

Basic accounting helps determine how much CO2 we are burning.

The amount of CO2 in the

atmosphere and in trapped ice was measured and found to be higher than any records seen in the last few thousand years.

A chemical analysis of the CO2 in the air revealed that the increase is from the burning of fossil fuels. This of course leads into the basic physics that prove CO2 absorbs heat and the monitoring of climate change which shows that the rising CO2 levels are related to the rising temperatures.

Global warming is not the only catastrophic affect humans have on Earth. According to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) that the current rate of extinction is between 1 thousand to 10 thousand times higher than the natural extinction rate. The natural extinction rate is the rate at which species are supposed to die off. Extinction is something that is supposed to occur naturally, just not at as large a scale as it is now.

Most animals that have gone extinct are ones the average person has probably never heard of before such as the quagga or sea mink. Other animals like certain species of gorillas, sea turtles, orangutans, tigers, and rhinos are

classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

These species are extinct or going extinct for a plethora of reasons. Sea turtles, for example, are critically endangered due to poaching in addition to the fact that their nesting sites are impacted by global warming.

Human impact on wildlife population isn’t anything new seeing as both the quagga and sea mink were hunted to extinction by humans back in the late 1800s.

Going back to the idea of overpopulation, we look at the idea of carrying capacity.

Carrying capacity is the amount of life that can be sustained in a certain area. Once we reach our carrying capacity, the earth can no longer support the organisms inhabiting it and everything will die. If humans keep using up natural resources through deforestation, extensive use of fossil fuels, and other ways, we will run out of material and will eventually meet our demise.

Switching to sustainable energy sources such as solar power, hydropower, wind power, or geothermal power, can help

cut back the use of fossil fuels.

If this is done globally, or even nationwide it will have a huge positive effect on climate change, and even possibly lower the rate at which the temperatures are rising. This would kill two birds with one stone seeing as fossil fuel usage is a leading cause of global warming and pollution.

This leads into the next reason why humans are destroying the environment. Pollution is extremely detrimental to ecosystems. Pollution is everywhere from the air to the ocean. It’s estimated that 2.4 million people are without access to clean drinking water. Over 100,000 of those people are right up in good ol’ Flint Michigan.

Pollution doesn’t just exist in freshwater, it’s also in the ocean.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an ocean region where currents have brought plastic pollution into one spot. The size of it is over 10 million square miles. To put this in perspective, the United States is about 3.8 million square miles. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is more than two times the size of the US. The United States isn’t the only nation that needs to change.

Electing a president in 2020 that will actually do something about climate change rather than denying it will help our country, but it won’t help the other 194 countries. The United Nations must do its part to regulate global environmental status.

Obviously, people can help out in small ways. For example, using a reusable water bottle helps lower the amount of plastic that’s used and installing solar panels on your roof will lower the amount of fossil fuels burned annually. There are hundreds of other ways individuals can help out on a small scale, but big picture wise, things must be done for the good of the world’s population.

The fact that people still deny climate change despite heavy evidence shows just how divided this country is. Wanting to reverse or slow down the effects of climate change shouldn’t be viewed as an “opinion” associated with the left. Everyone lives on the same earth whether they be black, white, gay, straight, male, female, democrat, or republican.

We should all want to fix our mistakes for our generation and generations to come.

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SHE SAID ADDY DEAN

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Heaps of fun or horrible horrors

It’s the middle of July and the dog days of summer are in full swing. It’s 98 degrees in the shade and no matter where you go you can’t escape the scorching heat. The only thing on your mind is to cool off with your family/friends. So, you pack up some towels, bathing suits, your favorite sunglasses and head to the nearest water park.

While some may say water parks are a great thing to do on a summer day, the reality is that water parks are dirty, crowded, loud, and hot. Spending your summer day driving, waiting in endless lines, eating gross food, and being surrounded by loud people is not a worthwhile way to cool off.

Just driving to the water park is an event in itself. The car ride is at least an hour; it’s hot sweaty and between you and your smooshed friends is a jam-packed pool bag. Everyone is just longing to get out of the car, it’s that miserable. You finally arrive, pay $20 for parking when you get a glimpse at the sea of cars in the parking lot. After what seems like an eternity you’re able to escape the car.

You wait in your first of many, many, many lines to get your tickets. Now you’re able to get into the park. Stumbling over your many bags and towels, resembling a pack of animals in the desert looking for water; you’re desperate to find a spot to settle in.

After the chaos of driving, getting your tickets, and finding a spot, now you can finally go cool down. Unfortunately, the lines are endless, and you’ll have to climb countless stairs lugging around a tube the size of your body. All for a minute or two of ‘fun’ and ‘exhilaration’.

Walking around the park and climbing stairs you end up working up quite the appetite. Unfortunately, the park doesn’t allow outside food, so you’re scammed into buying a water bottle and a greasy hot dog all for the bargain price of $15.

After your five-star meal at the “snack shack” you just want to lay out by the pool and relax, right? Wrong! Eventually you get back to your chairs to de-stress. However, your zen moment does not last long. Your relaxation ends up being interrupted by screaming children and moms talking obnoxiously loud about PTA drama and little league.

Although the day is not the getaway you wanted or needed, you’ll go down the slides and float down a urine infested lazy river on repeat until everyone is ready to call it quits.

You, your family, and friends finally calls quits after an ehausting day, but just when you think you’re done, you realize you have a 20 minute walk back to your car. Remember where you parked is not as easy at it might seem, especially since you melted brain cells standing in the heat all day.

After an exhauting walk which leaves your shoulders hurting from the heavy bags of towels and sunscreen you took with you, you climb back into the car only to find your little brother’s stinky socks have been roasting all day. Pleasant.

So, next time you’re desperate to cool down, grab a cold lemonade, an icecream cone, or a spot close to the airconditioning and let the scorching summer sun sap the life out of someone else.

HE SAID RYAN TRACY

Amusement parks are a huge playground- opportunities to ride mega crazy roller coasters, run carelessly from attraction to another, and hang out for hours with your friends.

Sure, it costs money, but so does just about everything fun in the sun.

While a huge pool in your backyard might be free, it certainly doesn’t come with all the perks of an amusement park. Compare that to just having a few friends over for a swim, and it’s like the Superbowl of summer.

OK, so you might be right that the water at the parks may not be as clean as the backyard pool may be, but if the water bothers you that much, don’t get in the pool or take a quick shower after you get out. Believe it or not, it’s that easy.

So if you’re headed to popular amusement parks like Hersheypark, be prepared. It’s an oasis compared to your backyard.

I’m pretty sure that there aren’t water rides at your house unless you consider a slip and slide one, but at Hersheypark, there aren’t just log flumes, you can float around in the lazy river or ride the waves in the wave pool. Compare that to your backyard pool. The only way I’ve made a wave pool before is by jumping up and down with the floating tubes but that can break a wall down which will make a flash flood in your yard.

And the last I checked, the neighborhood kids had games like CanJam, Corn Hole, but what they don’t have is arcades, Plinko, or ring toss, and they certainly don’t offer giant size teddy bears if you win.

There is a HUGE chocolate factory right by the entrance to the park which will keep you occupied for longer than you think because even in the factory.

There is a ride in there that tours you around the building along with giving you history of Hersheypark. In the neighborhood you may live in, you possibly drive the same route around the block everyday which will eventually get old.

Usually at these large parks like Hershey, the food can taste terrible which drives people nuts because they need their food. A great food stop at Hershey is one of the most popular places around right now which is.... Chick Fil A! The store is usually packed but, everyone knows that people will stand in line for lengthy amounts of time just so they can get their food. Compare that to strolling around your neighborhood with your friends and going in their house for food, but only getting a plain ol’ peanut butter sandwich.

So, slather on some sunscreen, suit up and head for the sweetest place on earth.

Parental involvement delays development; Students suffer, lack needed independence EDITORIAL Good grades came easy to John Doe while he was still in high school. But what will happen to John when he graduates and moves on to attend college?

Without his loving and supportive parents there to keep track of his grades, help study for tests, and even assist with homework assignments, will John Doe survive independently? Whether high school students move on to further their education or begin their career, being babied by parents will only lead to a generation lacking self-sufficient young adults.

Having encouraging parents as a teenager comes with an abundance of positive outcomes. Unfortunately, there is a fine line between being supportive, and being overly involved. Parents of teenagers often cross this line, which impacts their children’s education and overall development. “There are parents that are absolutely treating their children

like they’re still in elementary school,” said biology teacher, Patricia Massetti.

As teenagers reach high school age, independence becomes increasingly crucial to success.

“When parents are too involved it doesn’t enable the kid to actually think for themselves and be accountable for their actions,” Massetti stated. If a parent is helping their child too much with homework or studying, the student will end up relying on the parent for their academic achievement.

This concept can also be turned around. Teenagers will not learn any lessons if their parents are constantly hovering over them, shielding them from failure. Massetti believes “if we prohibit them [students] from actually making that mistake or we clean up the mess every time, then there is no lesson to be learned.” High school is a time where mistakes can be made without any seriously detrimental consequences, but teens should begin to learn from those mistakes.

“I think parents are a critical component to the relationship between parents, students, and teachers,” Massetti explained.

Having a solid support system at home has huge benefits to a student’s education. Appropriate communication between teacher and parent can help improve students’ behavior and overall success in a class. This remains true so long as the parents do not overstep, and allow the student to have a voice. Massetti expressed that students “need to start advocating for themselves.”

Recently, according to the LA Times, former Full House star Lori Loughlin was reported to have paid the University of Southern California $500 thousand for her two daughters to be recruited for the school’s crew team, even though they do not play the sport.

Although this is an extreme case of parents helping their children with their education, it demonstrates how far parents will go to see their children suc-

ceed. Despite good intentions, parents need to allow their children to achieve their own accomplishments.

“Students want to feel like they’re being supported, just not suffocated,” Massetti proclaimed.

There is a happy medium be-

tween unsupportive and absent parenting, and helicopter parenting. When a student becomes completely reliant on their parents for their education, they are not acquiring the independence needed to succeed in other aspects of their adult life.

Former actress Lori Loughlin is currently under fire for using bribery to help her daughters get into college. Her actions have exemplified the extremities parents will reach for their children’s successes.

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Speech and debate team Making history: Two NH athletes win Cesky Scholarship review on successful year GREER STRINE GRACE HERRON Reporter

er, and just always being there for one another,” Blosser commented. “Who stood out to Speech and Debate finished me this year was Katrina Burthe year off with a celebratory bey, as she was always happy, picnic by the pond on Friday, conversing with other teams, May 17. The event was “planned and competing the hardest.” by the team captains Kailey “Speech and debate is an Jourdan and Katrina Burbey,” according to junior Ryan Bloss- incredible club. It allows so er. Freshmen Malinah Jerscheid many fantastic resources to be added “the picnic was to hand utilized by students from pubour awards and celebrate all of lic speaking skills, to building confidence,” said Blosser. our wins this year.”

“Some of my best Blosser comfriends are peomented that “We are one ple that I’ve the picnic met through a t m o big family. We are and sphere “is always helping each other, speech debate.” very laid giving everyone support, Jerscheid, b a c k a new and is spending time together, and member of almost just always being there for the Hawks like a Speech and party.” one another, ” Debate team, Jerscheid - Ryan Blosser, commented said that junior that, “When I they ate imstarted high school, mense amounts I was a little introverted and of food, played games and was nervous speaking to anyplayed with the barn animals.

The picnic was a good time one. Joining Speech and Debate to relax, laugh and reflect on all really helped me break out of their memories from going to my shell and it exposed me to competitions during the year, a lot of new things.”

Freshman Erica Otte reJerscheid stated. The team has this picnic annually and will be flected on her year in the club. continuing their tradition ac- “I decided to join because I had trouble speaking up at times cording to Jerscheid. and I would say that it helped This school year, members me. Even though it was very of the team commented they competitive and frustrating at were successful. “We had a lot times, it was still fun and helpof people place at county finals ful!” this year. A “We are one big The team added they are family. We are always helping welcoming to anyone who may each other, giving everyone want to participate next year. support, spending time togeth-

CLARE CUMMINGS EVAN KUZEMCHAK LAUREN BRANDIS Reporters

Cesky award since 1997,” says Harward, the field hockey coach who nominated Ciampaglio.

The Al Cesky Scholarship awards $5000 dollar scholarships to two Harford County seniors who demonstrate excellence in both academics and athletics.

It honors the life of Al Cesky, and values sportsmanship, fairness, equal opportunity, and community service participation.

This year, not one, but two students from North Harford won the award. The selected students Photo credit: Karen Ciampaglio must meet a GPA Ciampaglio expresses her incriteria as well as an athletic critimidation of going up against teria.

Seniors Brooke Ciampaglio and girls with state championship Sam Macatee were nominated wins or with great track or swimand then announced as winners. ming records.

“I have only won one title here “I’m just very proud of both of them, Sam is the first boy here at North Harford,” she says, but ever in North Harford history (to claims that all of the stress and the win) and Brooke is only the third hard work were definitely worth the win. She will be attending the female winner,” says Larrimore.

Ciampaglio applied for the University of Delaware in the fall scholarship because a friend of to play D1 lacrosse.

“To the students that apply next hers, Brooke Rickey, was nominated last year. “I think what set year,” Ciampaglio stresses, “make me apart (from other candidates) your essay portion legitimate.” was that I have been part of varsi- “The owner of the Al Cesky founty for all four years of high school, dation himself came over after for three sports,” Ciampaglio says. the awards and personally comShe is also second in her class, plimented my essay,” she says.

Macatee was the first-ever male which she says provided a huge winner of the Cesky Scholarship academic advantage as well.

“I was so excited that North from North Harford, he states.

Harford has been recognized According to Macatee, he was for both athletes, particularly told that it was a very close call because we haven’t won an Al between him and the other nomi-

nees, both at North Harford and at county level. “The other candidates resumes were extremely impressive, which led me to believe I was not going to win,” said Macatee.

Macatee said, “I knew Brooke would win because she is one of the smartest and most athletic people in our grade and she deserved it.” He included that he was “very surprised that we both won” because there was a lot of competition and the likelihood of both winners coming from the same school “has only happened once which was Fallston ten years ago.”

He thinks that playing three sports is what really set him apart from the other students. While other nominees were excellent athletes, they only played one or two sports.

Playing so many sports may be considered difficult to others, but Macatee loved all of his sports and would not want to give up any of them up. “Although it was stressful…it was 100% worth it,” he says. His prize money will be put toward his college education at the University of Maryland.

“Keep yourself involved in lots of activities and keep your grades up,” Macatee says to students who may want to apply in the future. He says that it is important to put the effort in, because the payoff is worth it.

“Even if you didn’t win this scholarship,” he says, “apply to lots of other ones and if you get any of them, it will be worth the time.”

Siblings nominated for scholarship; Planning ahead for future BRYNN SCHAEDEL EMILY GREEN Reporters Service. Dedication. Hard work. These are the things necessary to be nominated as a Carson Scholar.

In 1996 the very first Carson Scholar scholarship was awarded, and according to CarsonScholar.org this award is a $1000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities.

Junior Garrett Strine has received the Carson Scholar award for six years now, his sister, freshman Greer Strine is following in his footsteps and has been awarded for five years. Students in grades fourth to eleventh have the ability to qualify for the Car-

son Scholar Award, including the scholarship. They must be active in the community and have a GPA of at least 3.75.

The process of getting nominated for this award includes writing an essay and completing a certain number of community service hours. “We got most of our hours together through church service,” Greer commented.

For six years the junior has been serving his community from participating in “church cleanups with his Venture Crew” to helping people in Eagle Scouts and becoming the wrestling manager.

He says by receiving the scholarship it keeps him motivated to “keep good grades and try to work hard in the community.” Not only is he involved in his community,

he is involved in band class and marching band too.

Greer, following closely behind her brother, has helped coach gymnastics for younger children, teaches Sunday School for her church, and was a “leader of the Fellowship of Christian athletes in seventh and eighth grade.” The student stays busy playing two sports and participating in band.

Greer says that she has “always tried hard to earn good grades for school,” and she also enjoys the community service she participates in.

The scholarship is not a very common award to receive, but the fact that they are related, and repeat scholars makes receiving the scholarship much more rare. Greer thinks it is crazy to

“think about because there are not many people who have multiple scholars in their family.”

Both siblings are very proud of each other, supporting one and another through the journey of receiving the award. “I am very proud of him because I see the work he Photo credit: Strine family puts into school and everything he does, and I feel this experience is “different bethat he deserves it,” says Greer. cause a lot of your peers aren’t Garrett agrees.” experiencing the same thing as Greer noted that going through you.”

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Junior walks her way into future ABBEY KROENER ZOE FINHOLM Reporters Are you going away and in need of someone to watch your pet?

Junior Shannon Castillo might just be the person you’re looking for.

Castillo says she has always had a strong love for animals, she started noticing that many people near her were going away on a trip and didn’t want to put their animal into a kennel. With an urge to solve the problem and keep animals in happy homes, she took the opportunity to offer her help of taking care of their pets.

This is where Castillo’s business began, “it started to develop soon after when I needed to develop my SAE Entrepreneur project,” she states.

The first step she took in order to develop a pet sitting business properly was to create a plan.

Castillo mentions that her overall idea to her business is, along with what she will be offering to her clients. Once that was covered, Castillo reveals “everything else started to fall into place.”

Castillo’s older sister watched over pets when she was in high school and when she moved to college, Shannon “saw the opportunity to take over her business,” and the business was passed down onto her. Castillo started her business her freshman year and started out watching over

the pets in her area. She “thought it was going to be a little neighborhood thing,” and has never expected it to become what it is now.

When Castillo first started her business as a freshman, she was “very shy.” She received help from her mom, who helped her with introducing herself and talking to people. As she continued her business, she realized that she “doesn’t have to be shy and these people need my help.” Being a business owner made her be more comfortable and confident in herself.

Starting a business has pros and cons according to Castillo, who mentions that her main problem was time management, “I had some troubles with settling into my business...” Castillo adds, “I had other commitments like sports, school, and after school clubs.” The young girl also recently got a summer job, adding to her schedule. Although Castillo said she was able to work everything out, “creating a schedule helped put everything back in order.”

Besides the main problem she previously mentioned, she said, “my job doesn’t have a lot of hardships in it,” although when she got her license, she claimed that it made “transportation a lot smoother.” The most difficult tasks that the junior must tackle is when she needs to give pets their medication which is “sometimes a battle depending on the animal.”

Some of the easier things Castillo mentions is just taking care of the animal themselves.

She says this is easy because no animals give her problems since “they all want love and it’s something I am happy to give them whenever I visit.”

“My business is fairly simple as the title says it all,” Castillo says, “I am a pet sitter.” She talks about how she takes care of the pets when the clients are away because she prefers to keep them in a loving home rather than shipped off to a kennel.

Things that the sitter does is to give the animals their food and water, lots of love and attention,

and walks if needed. If any additional tasks are requested, she does so, such as giving the pets medication or to bring the mail inside. Castillo knows exactly how to take care of the grumpy pets, “through treats or exactly two rubs behind the ear.”

Mainly Castillo gets the usual of cats and dogs, however she has taken cared of guinea pigs, snakes, and a bird before.

The student has her own business card, along with advertising on social media which made it “a lot easier,” most of her clients contact her through Facebook.

The advertising has helped because Castillo tells us that the past couple of years, she has had a job for every month. However, the summer is typically when she receives the most jobs because “more people start their vacation time.”

No matter where you live, she will help. Her client’s houses are usually about 25-30 miles away, although she has traveled as far as Delaware just to take care of animals. Castillo has a fee of $5.00 per hour because she “doesn’t like to take people’s money.” If there is a special request given by the pet owners, she will do it for free because she “prefers to take care of the animal over the money.” She will visit dogs around three times per day and visit cats around two times per day.

Agriculture department hosts annual plant sale GREER STRINE Reporter The annual plant sale has brought the Agriculture Department success and a new learning experience for students participating in the event. Ag. students work at the sale in order to further their knowledge.

Many freshmen involved within the Ag. program have a new opportunity to work at the plant sale that occurs in the spring. These students are currently in North Harford’s NRAS classes and are being introduced into the world of Agriculture.

Even if their chosen strand isn’t plants, their knowledge continued to further as they learn how to properly take care of plants.

Freshmen Beverly Bigelow and Teagan Flaherty both participated in their first plant sale this year and were brought into the world of plant sales at North Harford.

“I only worked for two hours, but it was fun to work and talk

to a lot of nice people,” stated Bigelow. According to Flaherty, “Working at the plant sale was probably one of the most enjoyable volunteer events I’ve ever worked at.”

Every year the students sell for around eight days and they are open for business at the North Harford Rec Council’s opening day for sports, to hopefully draw in some more attention from parents and attract anyone wishing to purchase plants to spruce up their gardens.

Agriculture teacher Erika Edwards helped the students to prepare and work the sale this year.

“Opening day is definitely the busiest. We had customers nonstop form open to close,” according to Edwards. “One major accomplishment was our opening day record sales. This by far was the most successful plant sale we have had over the recent years.”

Parents and families from across Harford County stop by the North Harford greenhouse to

purchase new plants hoping to improve their gardens at home.

The wide variety and care by our very own students are what draws in the crowd for the sale each year. “We were able to reach a lot of community members through our Facebook page NHHS Agriculture,” Edwards stated.

Flaherty said she was in FFA and was the chair of Community Service Committee and was willing to volunteer because the profits would go towards the National Convention trip happening in the fall. Edwards stated, “New this year students could volunteer at the plant sale to also earn money to help pay for their trip to the National FFA Convention next fall.”

According to Edwards, “The proceeds help purchase the materials we need to maintain the program during the next school year and also covers the cost of many of our field trips, so the students don’t have to pay.”

Edwards stated that they made $7,000 over the first two days and more over the course of six more days after the first couple days.

“We also were able to collaborate with the special education department. Their students visit the greenhouse and help water and sweep. They even got to grow their own marigolds and plant planters to take home,” according to Edwards.

The special education department was able to participate in the plant sale almost as much as the Ag. students and were able to still help.

The Plant Science students have a huge role in allowing this plant sale to take place each year.

Without their effort and conscientious work habits, the plants wouldn’t be able to sell. Edwards commented, “Plant science students are the ones who grow and care for the plants. Sophomores planted and grew the vegetables from seeds, and juniors grew some on the flowers from seed.”

Plans for care, upkeep of barn, greenhouse areas LEIGHA MACBURNEY Reporter Animals. Plants. Natural Resources. When summertime hits the agriculture programs continues. Every animal and plant on campus needs to receive the same care they got from the students during the school year.

During the school year, Ag students care for the barn, greenhouse, and new fish wall. Students in the Animal programs or foundations to Natural Resource Agricultural Science (NRAS) go to the barn in the am and p.m. every few weeks to care for the barn animals. The Plant science students go to the greenhouse to water the plants and the Natural Resource students care for most of the fish located on the campus.

With the students gone, the Ag teachers Dana Morton, Gregory Murrell, Laura O’Leary, Aimee Densmore, and Erika Edwards step up to the challenge of caring for the barns and greenhouse.

Each teacher “takes turns caring and feeding the animals in the morning and afternoon all summer long,” according to Morton, who is one of the animal science teachers.

Morton explained that the students come to the barns for the Scientific Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects and to show the pigs. She mentioned that they can “help with some of the barn duty stuff too.”

O’Leary mentioned that the plants in the green house are discarded, as well as a few other fish. On June 7 “the rainbow trout and both sets yellow perch” will be released.

O’Leary will then be left with the tilapia. Gonzalo Revilla, a junior, is going to be taking the baby tilapia home.

Revilla has been in charge of the tilapia throughout his years at North Harford. When the fish go home with him, he will put them to good use in his aquaponic system. He is excited for the new addition, Revilla added.

The rest of the tilapia will be put into one tank with an automatic feeder, which still needs to be set up, says O’Leary. She also plans to come in about twice a week to check on the fish, but the tropical fish on the fish wall are going to have a new home in the summertime.

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Second graders visit North Harford for FFA tradition SUMMER GRACE VICTORIA HANNA Reporter On May 2- 3, the Ag department hosted second graders from Harford County for their annual Food for America event. Mrs. Aimee Densmore and Mrs. Dana Morton were the teachers in charge of overseeing the execution of the event.

This event has become a yearto-year tradition at North Harford High School. Future Farmers of America has been at North Harford since 1951. This is the FFA’s 13 year of hosting this tradition. There are two sessions that occur (spring and fall) that are two- days long for a total of four days. This year there were about 25 stations and around 2,200 second graders in total visited.

Densmore adds many different schools came together during these two days, such as Jarrettsville, Forest Hill, Bel Air, Norrisville, Church Creek, Bakerfield, Homestead Wakefield,, North Harford, Fountain Green Elementary, Churchville, Mag-

nolia, Deerfield, Youth’s Benefit, and Edgewood.

These students split into many different groups for the hour and a half they were here and were educated on topics such as the importance of General Agriculture, Animal Science, Plant Science and Horticulture, and Safety and Environmental Stewardship.

Amy Grace is a second grade teach“This program aligns with their er. She loved seeing her young students curriculum and so engaged at the Food for America they learn an apevent. Picture Credit: Summer Grace preciation for agriculture.’’

There were many interactive animals including horses, cows, stations set up for the students, hogs, sheep, goats, rabbits, poulincluding milking a model cow try.

Along with the reptile station and closely observing various and the Aquaculture lab station, species of livestock and small

Harco students advocate for mental health changes GRACE HERRON MAGGIE SADIQ Reporter The newly established Student Mental Health Council (SMHC) is a way for students to impact the school system in order to make school a better place for everyone.

The Student Mental Health Council has already branched out to speakers and foundations across Maryland including Jordan Lally of the Ed Lally Foundation, which was created to help those struggling with mental illness.

Mental illness is seen as a hushed subject among many schools, according to both Josh Oltarzewski, a senior at Harford Technical High School and Harford County’s Student Member on the Harford County Board of Education (SMOB) and CMW senior Haley Slaughter.

“Up until now mental health has been largely overlooked, even though it is a very serious issue.

This council is made up of students, who those in charge will have a very hard time overlooking,” said Slaughter.

Oltarzewski also believes that “mental health needs to be treated like any physical ailments, with proper attention and care.

According to Oltersewaki, “No one wants to open up because of

the fear of stigma which is why we are trying to start a conversation so that others can continue it.”

“It is very difficult having a mental illness, because you are fighting a war within your own head. Your brain is working against you, and that is very hard to overcome.” Said Slaughter.

NH freshman Chloe Ward feels mental health service “can be improved on, and that it needs to be more inclusive for the mental health

“I hope to be a voice for those who are currently struggling in silence.”

- Haley Slaughter, C. Milton Wright senior

problems people deal with here.”

Oltarzewski was a driving force in the creation of this council. He states, “The student mental health council is a group with the goal of addressing the mental health needs in Harford County Public Schools. The goal of our group is to get the student perspective on mental health needs.” He wants the students on his council to

provide HCPS with ways to help the teachers, students and staff members in Harford County.

“Currently, we are working with the advising and direction of Ms. Cristina Alton, who is the HCPS mental health specialist. We also have guest speakers sharing their views and giving us advice at our Board of Education meetings.” Oltarzewski looked for students from each middle and high school in the county to serve on the council.

CMW senior Haley Slaughter also played a big role with creating this council. “I hope to be a voice for those who are currently struggling in silence. It is very difficult having a mental illness, because you are fighting a war within your own head. Your brain is working against you, and that is very hard to overcome.”

Slaughter wants to help foster an environment that is safe for students to share their personal experiences. “I hope that once there is a firm foundation to the council and many of the initiatives we are working on, more students will jump on and further increase the momentum of our council.”

Slaughter feels that mental health is overlooked in our county and hopes that this council will create a comfortable platform for the future.

there were also stations for every animal in the barn like the one at the pig barn and other ones for animals students brought in.

However, the stations weren’t just for animals, there was also stations by the greenhouse, pond and bee hives.

Most of the teachers attending this event thought Food for America day was a great experience for the students. Second grade teacher Amy Grace says, ‘’It was wonderful for our students to explore their community and participate in so many hands-on learning experiences. I was very impressed with the NHHS dedication to the program. They did an outstanding job engaging out second graders!”

The FFA students who ran the event said they learned a lot from this experience. Treasurer Chloe Romm says, ‘’This was honestly

really fulfilling. I really enjoyed reading to the little kids and just showing them what agriculture is about.’’

Junior Christian Hanna said the best part of the day was hanging out with friends and talking to other students in the programs. Freshman Teagan Flaherty says that the best part of her day was “being able to talk to the kids about what we do at our school.” She says, “Being able to teach kids who have never seen a cow or horse was very special.”

Over the course of just two days there was over a thousand second graders from 14 different elementary schools. These kids came with little to no knowledge on where their hamburger or scrambled eggs came from and left with a much more expanded knowledge of where the food, they eat every day comes from.

Fall musical announced:

Rehearsal begins in September EVAN KUZEMCHAK ABBY MERSON Reporters The fall musical has always been an annual tradition at the Hawks Nest. In the past, North Harford has produced, Bye Bye, Birdie, The Wizard of Oz, and South Pacific.

10 years have passed since NHHS presented the musical ‘Music Man’ and drama teacher Mrs. Nancy Green decided to do a revival of ‘Music Man’.

The story takes you along with Harold Hill, trying to sell instruments and uniforms to the public. He arrives in River City, his goal was to earn money and leave town shortly after.

The librarian, Marian Paroo, suspects that he’s a fraud but she doesn’t mention it. He soon finds it hard to skip town, because he starts to like Marian.

Putting together a musical takes a long time according to Green, she mentions that “the production team is actually going to begin working on it as this year wraps up.” they work throughout summer to get this musical set and ready for auditions next school year and then to get it set and prepared for presentation sometime in November.

Sophomore Conor O’Callaghan says that “when you’re doing a musical with people, you feel a part of a group. Everyone comes together to make a huge project. My favorite part about

being in a musical is being able to connect with and meet other people. In the end you always come out of a musical with at least one new friend.”

O’Callaghan also adds “My favorite musical of all time was probably The Wizard of Oz because it was my first musical in a long time. It probably holds my top spot, and it also holds a lot of nostalgia factor from when I was growing up.”

Auditions take place the first week of school in September.

To audition Green mentions, you “have to write an application essay that is a requirement and prepare a monologue and a song.” Unless you want to work backstage with makeup crew, stage crew, etc. that is a requirement. Green also says “not just your audition plays a role in audition, the application is very important also.”

Green says she believes “that there is a role in the theater for every single person wants to be involved” so there are no cuts.

Also, Green mentions “we work with our student athletes to give them the opportunity to balance their schedules and still be a part of the theater productions too” Since it is the 10-year revival of ‘Music Man’ the production team noted that they “are inviting our alumni from 10 years ago to come back and participate in the encore.”

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Marching Hawks prepare for upcoming season GREER STRINE Reporter The North Harford Marching Hawks are taking the field once again this summer to prepare for the upcoming fall season. In addition to the week of band camp, the band is participating in four summer parades.

With the season just about to start once again for the Marching Hawks, director John Wojciechowski must start selecting show music, trying to avoid schedule conflicts, finishing plans for band camp, working out summer parades, and choosing the students to fill leadership positions.

Keeping the marching show for the 2019 football season a complete secret, Wojciechowski said he likes to keep band students on edge and eager to know what music they will be learning and marching to.

However, after a successful concert, Wojciechowski announced the 2019 marching show’s theme of Beatlemania.

Songs such as ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, ‘Lady Madonna’, ‘Eleanor Rigby, ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’ all by the Beatles will be featured in the music.

Selecting music is a “pretty extensive process,” according to Wojciechowski. “There is a lot of really good music out there, but there is also music that doesn’t really fit our group. I always try to find music that challenges the band and helps us grow while also showcasing what we already do well.”

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current students suggested.

I think this show music will be really fun to play and also something that the audience will be able to recognize and connect with,” Wojciechowski said.

Band has been something senior Madeleine Ortt has participated in during her entire high school career. Band camp has been on her summer calendar for the past four years.

“A lot of people think it’s really bad, but it’s pretty fun to do. It is nice to be around people that you have known because I feel like band is such an accepting community.” Ortt expressed that her favorite part of band camp was dressing up for the different themed days.

“I don’t know if I ever really feel stressed about band camp. It’s more excitement because band camp sets the tone for the rest of the school year,” Wojciechowski stated.

“I think it’s such a cool process to watch the band go from not knowing the show and for some, not knowing how march, to performing for the parents on the last day.”

Within the community, there are four Fourth of July parades the band is planning on marching in. Darlington, Kingsville, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace are hosting Independence Day parades that the band plans to attend.

The Marching Hawks received support in past parades from North Harford students, staff, and families. According to Wojciechowski “I love parades because it is an opportunity to show our support for local communities while also showcasing the band.”

Junior Genevieve Siegmund has participated in summer parades as a part of the band. “It’s really hot, but you get a lot of support, so it makes it fun,” according to Siegmund.

“Parades help us raise money so that we can get music, folders, or anything we might need.” The band program relies on the money they receive to be able to have a successful and productive year.

Students in the band program, sign up for one quarter of marching band and three quarters of symphonic band.

Getting back into the swing of things after a long three quarters of symphonic band, leaves many students scrambling to remember all the fundamentals to marching.

“Just readjusting to the fast pace of the marching and music is hard,” Siegmund stated.

Other students have a more complex transition.

According to Ortt, “I switch instruments, so having an embouchure change and a different staff signature is difficult to adjust to.

According to Wojciechowski, “parades are pretty simple compared to band camp. The biggest thing that we work on is trying to memorize as much of the music as we can so that our performance can be that much better.”

Wojciechowski said that parades help by giving the band another opportunity to perform and showcase their talent; and the more frequently that they do it, the more confident they became when they would step out onto the football field for the upcoming marching band season.

Drama students put new twist on old story LAUREN SMITH Reporter

curiosity when he was speaking to his grandparents about finding a 50-cent piece on the ground to buy a Wonka bar, not realizing that all his grandparents wanted to hear was whether he had won a golden ticket.

Once the actors gained the audience’s attention, they moved on to introducing the main character himself; Willy Wonka. The actor was female, however, that did Photo Credit: Drama Dept. not take away from the normally male Charlie smiled to himself as he role. The crowd chuckled at the opened the wrapping to what he absent mindedness of Wonka’s knew was going to be a mouth- character each time another one of watering, delicious treat. Sec- the kids was sucked into another onds after opening the wrapper, crazy candy scheme.

Charlie was surprised to see that The oompa loompas that everyhe received the golden ticket to one knows and loves weren’t as visit Willy Wonka’s Chocolate short as in the original, however, Factory. they brought a new twist to the Drama two performed Charlie songs that were sung at each of and the Chocolate Factory for chil- the different places in Wonka’s dren and adults alike on May 11. factory.

With all the classic characters These additions to the Charfrom Violet Beauregarde, the lie and the Chocolate Factory play bratty pre-teen who always has were new, refreshing, and funny. a piece of gum in her mouth to The play wasn’t too long, but it Charlie Bucket, the sweet boy captured all the most important with a good heart, this play high- events of the movie including lights how different people can Veruca Salt being dragged down be depending on the environ- the garbage chute and Augustus ment in which they grew up.

Gloop being sucked up through a The first scene after the char- pipe full of chocolate. acter introduction shows the enAfter the play was over, the pervironment that Charlie Bucket formers started a few games that lives in and how he gets along both parents and children could with his family members on a enjoy. A few rounds of Wonka normal day. The actors ease the Says were played and the kids audience members into the play even got to go on stage and show with a little comedy, showcas- off their Fortnite dances at the ing Charlie’s cluelessness and ending of the performance.

Harmonics crescendo to new musical dynamic LEIGHA MCBURNEY COBLEY CRISS Reporter

The acappella singing group known as the Harmonics faced an uncertain future midway through this year as a result of county budget cuts and changes to class offerings at NH. However, the group will be back again featuring freshman Douglas Barker, sophomores Trinity Testerman, Luisa Freimuth, Emily Johnson, Brayden McCartin, Conor O’Callaghan, freshman Gabrielle Spencer, and junior Delany Flickinger, Njideka Onyekwere, Max Henkel.

The group is directed by Angela Jones, and although she isn’t directly on stage with the group, she helps behind the scenes with the music theory according to Henkel.

The group will pick a song that they enjoy, and then learn the structure according to Henkel.

All of this helps arrange that song for acapella which Henkel feels is so much fun to do.

“It’s just extremely fun to be around everyone and to sing together as a group,” Barker exclaimed.

Others agree like senior Em-

ily Richardson who said she is The Harmonics also perform “grateful that this in school events, but they are group can still sing in events hosted in “Withsing to oththe community. This inout the arts ers.” She cludes performances at describes there is nothing to Mason Dixon, where Harmonthey also work in the live for.” ics as kitchen and they “help “just a big serve food and make ~Max Henkel, family; we food,” said Henkel. junior joke around Each year, performers and we’re seriare required to try out. Henous about our music.” kel explained that’s the stakes The group recently performed in were higher this year with the the spring concert with sings like students needing to be able to “Video Killed the Radio Star” and not only sing the song but beat a mashup of various pop songs. box and be able to read sight

reading.

Testerman agreed that “it was difficult for some parts” because of the level of skill required.

Testerman sees this all-vocal group as a chance to “take [her] singing to the next level.” Both Henkel and Testerman have seen the Harmonics perform since they were young and have looked up to them.

Henkel has fought in the county council level to keep the music and fine arts departents alive in Harford County He mentioned that “without the arts there is nothing to live for.”

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J’Ville ABBEY KROENER KIERSTYN MCMANUS JAMIE KAVANAUGH Reporters

From My three Sons, to the Jarrettsville Pit, to the J’Ville Grille, Jarrettsville has seen its fair share of restaurants come and go. According to the overwhelmingly positive reviews on the J’Ville Grille, this one is here to stay.

This family friendly establishment premiered with a soft opening for family and friends of the staff on April 3 and 4. The official opening to the public was on Friday, April 5.

Daniel Santoro, the owner of both Gunpowder Lodge and the J’Ville Grille, did not originally aspire to own any restaurants.

After spending time playing as a mid fielder for the Baltimore Blast’s soccer team and working in the mortgage industry, a new career opportunity came to him. “A friend of mine asked me if I had any interest in investing in a restaurant, and that sort of started it,” Santoro explained.

Despite not having any restaurant background before that, Santoro’s first restaurant was a success. When Santoro’s family was looking to move, they were interested in the Jarrettsville area to live and open a restaurant. “It’s a great location, great community, great people, so we thought we could put a good product in here to help the sur-

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Inside scoop revealed on Jarrettsville new Grille: hotspot; Community praises new eatery rounding area,” Santoro revealed.

According to Santoro, starting a restaurant is no easy task, “it definitely tests your patience, your stress levels.” The bountiful help of friends and workers from Gunpowder Lodge made opening the J’Ville Grille possible.

One unanticipated obstacle that came with opening the new restaurant was finding enough employees. Santoro added, “we’re not in a big area with fifteen or twenty restaurants within two miles.”

Jarrettsville’s lack of other restaurants acts as an advantage and disadvantage to the J’Ville Grille: little competition for business and a shortage of available staff. Santoro said, “that’s been the most challenging part of opening J’Ville.”

With a modern décor and a “woody” theme, the new restaurant serves a broad variety of foods.Santoro purposely styled the J’Ville Grille in a similar manner to Gunpowder Lodge. Ukura described the environment of the Grille as, “…a modern sports bar

and a neighborhood feel restaurant.”

Mike Cichowicz, the chef at the J’Ville Grille and previously Gunpowder Lodge, is credited to creating the menu in collabo-

ration with other workers. This new original all American (traditional) restaurant has classic food, including a sit-down dining, along with an American themed sports bar.

The menu has all the favorites that diners may be craving, from seafood styles to appetizing American burgers with a unique

twist or classic. However, the carryout menu doesn’t include the full menu.

Santoro said Cichowicz has pulled some items off a “chef’s special” menu from Gunpowder Lodge and implemented them into the J’Ville Grille’s menu. “I think he really took the time and thought about what has worked in the past at the other restaurant,” expressed Santoro.

Not only have customers praised the new restaurant, staff members of the Grille have given positive reviews about their experiences. “As an employee, I love the atmosphere of the J’Ville Grille,” said senior and hostess at the Grille, Sabrina Ukura.

Server Brooke Ciampaglio says, “the new interior makes it more open and modern.” Junior Maddie Kramer has dined in, and describes the atmosphere as “very chill and refreshing, and the service was great,” and “the food came out so soon.” According to employees, the new establishment always has a steady

flow. Ciampaglio said the busiest nights are Friday and Saturday, “and Saturday morning is pretty busy too because of children’s sports.”

Prices are very reasonable although if you would prefer French fries or onion rings instead of the chips that come with the meal, it’s an extra $1.50. One of the most creative entrees’ is the “Marylander Melt”, on the menu it is listed under sandwiches/ wraps. It is baked ham, jumbo lump crab cake, pan seared chicken breast and melted white cheddar on grilled Italian bread. Not one meat overpowers the other and the unique taste satisfied taste buds immediately. This is also server Ciampaglio’s favorite on the menu. Kramer ordered the Maryland Crab Soup which she claims was “amazing” because “it had a lot of crab in it.”

As the J’Ville Grille grows in popularity and continues to strive for more perfect service and food, Santoro’s ambitions remain high.

He expressed, “I hope to pass it down to my daughter one day.”

Monday through Thursday, and Sunday, the restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday, the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. The new restaurant is one of the only sit-down breakfast places around. This hot spot is right around the corner and you won’t be disappointed.

Piano prodigy: hidden pianist at our school RACHEL KEENEY ADDY DEAN Reporters Usually, musically talented students join band or audition for the drama production, getting their chance to shine. Sophomore Kierstyn McManus leads a busy lifestyle, dedicating her time to volleyball, school, and her summer job; however, she says she has a secret talent that allows her to “escape” her more “mundane” obligations.

Many famous piano players started their journey at a young age, and McManus has been drawn to the piano since she was only in first grade. “When we bought our new house, we needed to fill the space up, so when we bought a piano, I just constantly found myself playing it,” McManus said.

Along with being drawn to the instrument at such a young

age, the sophomore said her skill set now requires an abundance of time for practice.

McManus has been attending lessons since she was in third grade, and to this day practices at least one hour a night.

McManus says that “at first, it’s a lot to understand, but once you can read sheet music and know where your fingers go it becomes natural and a stress relief.”

She also added that the piano is an “outlet to creativity,” allowing herself to just play “freely.”

The sophomore adds that playing the piano is “the creative outlet I need to get me through my tough days.”

She says that even in class she often moves her fingers across her desk mimicking the movements of pieces she’s memorized like Für Elise and Moonlight Sonata, both by Beethoven.

McManus dea mistake or are learnscribes the ing a hard song. It’s “I work on difference all on yourself.” between Some compieces whenever I can, improvpositions Mcbut it’s not something that ing in Manus plays adds stress to my life, I make can be over sports versus sure I’m not too hard on my- 15 minutes the pialong, so learnself.” no is the ing a single source of page of one song ~Kierstyn McManus motivation. can take about a sophomore “In volleyball month. what motivates me Currently McManus is is the compemtion and my peers working on her most challenging around me, when playing the pia- piece yet; Flight of the Bumble no I’m learning by myself and it is Bee by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsavery independent.” kov.

She adds, “If you really want She points out how she doesn’t to learn and improve you have to rush herself when learning a new really set your mind to it.” piece especially one that’s parPlaying the piano is an inde- ticularly demanding, “I work on pendent activity and she contin- pieces whenever I can, but it’s ued, “No one’s behind you cheer- not something that adds stress ing you on especially if you make to my life, I make sure I’m not too

hard on myself.”

McManus says, “ A River Flows in You was my hardest piece I’ve already learned. It took me about a month; I would section it off and learn a line at a time.” What makes a composition notably hard? “The number of octaves incorporated into a piece, some require me to use the entire piano.”

Like many musicians, the sophomore feels like piano benefits her in ways that non-musicians might be surprised to know. “Playing the piano is something that I find extremely self-rewarding and the piano makes me feel unique especially because not many people know I play. It’s almost like I have a secret talent.”

The sophomore added that piano has made her appreciate that “no matter how challenging something can be, like learning a new song, it’s never impossible.”

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Tik Tok trend continues to evolve EMILY IAMPIERI Reporter

to rack up these fans in just over six months. Her most popular Sometimes in books and mov- video, a video of her crying with a ies the hero dies and is res- made-up caption about her boyurrected but comes back friend cheating on her has over 250 slightly unhinged and without thousand likes. “I only thought a morals? This is Vine vs. Tik Tok. couple hundred people would According to Bytedance, the see that video, but over a milcompany behind Tik Tok, the app lion have,” McLaughlin explains. currently has around 500 million She went on to talk about monthly users. Tik Tok is an app what it was like knowing that gaining massive popularity and is many people have seen her cry seemingly shying away from its on the internet. “I cry a lot anyMusically persona and transition- ways, so I was really just poring into being more like the app traying one of my hobbies. It would be like if someone watched a video of someone playing a sport.”

McLaughlin claims to put no time or effort into her videos. “I usually just copy other people’s ideas or follow trends.” She even believes that the majority of her followers were “pity follows” because viewers believed her boyfriend has cheated on her with her best friend.

This Tik Tok comedian experience McLaughlin and Bomhardt are can be compared to gaining popularity on social media that of fellow sophoapp “Tik Tok”. Both had videos gain more Kylie Bomhardt. mass likes on the platform.

Bomhardt also posts PHOTO CREDIT: Emily Iampieri comedy videos, but to an audience of just over 600 under the username “kyliVine, which many teens adored. ebomhardt.” Bomhardt claims to Tik Tok has also pro- put about 10-20 minutes into her duced several trends that re- videos with her most popular one surface on other platforms. being just shy of 25 thousand likes.

Sometimes jokingly called Her inspiration comes “Vine 2,” Tik Tok is an app in from “things in [her] head.” which users create short videos Both comedians have struggled that usually last around 15 sec- minimally with haters. “The only onds. Creators post a wide vari- ‘hate’ I’ve gotten was from one ety of content including, but not of my recents where I said God limited to comedy videos, cho- didn’t exist and people didn’t reographed dances, and challeng- like that,” McLaughlin stated. es. One of those content creators “I haven’t had haters because is sophomore Kyla McLaughlin. I’m awesome,” Bomhardt jokes.

McLaughlin posts comedy videos McLaughlin states “the to an audience of over 15 thou- only useful thing I learned sand people under the username [from Tik Tok] was that you “callmedaddy6669.” She managed need to lie to make it in life.”

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Alumni serves as inspiration to journalists; Carnivale excels at Arizona State University RYAN TRACY CLAIRE CUMMINGS Reporters

for the summer, this internship as a video editor has her working from 7pm to 3am most days.

However, the former Hawk says she wouldn’t change a thing.

“The reason I accepted the internship is because it is a good opportunity for me to get

is now in life, Carnivale hopes to better herself as a journalist, travel the world, and inspire others.

During her time at North Harford High, what helped Carnivale the most were the daily announcements and writing for the Cry of the Hawk.

Jess Carnivale, a graduate of North Harford High School, now attends Arizona State University, where she is a sports Journalist. After only being at Arizona State for one year, she has gotten “the chance to meet many successful journalists.” However, the journalist who really stood out to Carnivale was Sarah Spain who works for ESPN and “is inspirational for young women.”

This past year Carnivale got the opportunity to cover Arizona State baseball which she found very interesting because she has a passion for baseball. She got to write about her Jess Carnivale is enrolled currently in Arizona State University’s journalcollege team who has performed ism program. She previously studied journalism at the Hawks Nest. very well in this PHOTO CREDIT: Jess Carnivale past season.

The aspiring journalist said she tries to take more experience within the By getting the chance to learn every topic as a learning experi- field of journalism,” says Car- about journalism before majorence even if the topic does not nivale, and later reiterating ing in it Carnivale was able to grab her attention. Even though that she would not change the take a step back, view her opthe topic may not be intriguing to path she has chosen thus far. tions, and think about what her, she tries her best to make the While the student at- she truly wanted to do in life. topic interesting for the reader. tends classes during the school The journalism program helped “I got the chance to learn a lot year in Arizona, her internship her to realize her passion and about journalism before majoring is based in Allentown, PA. Car- her dream. “Now being in colin it,” says Jessica Carnivale, a ris- nivale claims that she has a “sur- lege,” she says, “the stakes are a ing sophomore at Arizona State prising amount of freetime dur- lot higher and more intense.” But University, and graduate of North ing the day,” due to the fact that because of her time spent writHarford High. Carnivale was a she works nights. When she ing for Cry of the Hawk, she feels part of the journalism program goes into work, she is assigned prepared, and proudly states that for three years during her time at a minor league baseball game to she has never missed a deadline.

NHHS, and claims that because edit and clip video for. Her vidTo young journalists, Carniof this and her ASU experiences, eos are all due by 5 am, so most vale says this: “Put yourself out she was able to land an intern- nights she’s editing to nearly 3am. there and try to get as involved as ship with Sports Info Solutions. She is “very happy at [her] you can.” She believes doing this Carnivale says she has a lot school and the opportuni- gives students opportunities to on her plate to balance. While ties [she] has had so far.” learn and improve and work to she is finished her college classes While content with where she become a better journalist daily.

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Student perspective As the school year closes, Cry of the Hawk staff asked students what they would prefer: year-round school or the regular schedule in place now. Take a look and see what they had to say.

Photo credit:Lauren Brandis

“I believe that when having year-round school, we will graduate fast and get through our grade quicker.

Students will be more attentive when it comes to their school work, which will make them overall better learners.”

Josie Wheeley, freshman

“We should have year-round school because people usually forget a lot of information over the summer which is nine weeks.

It’s important to retain this information because if you’re in AP or Honors classes it’s going to benefit you to remember this information instead of relearning it.”

Jacob Ament, sophomore

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“I would choose the regular schedule which we have now because I believe everyone wants a long break for summer and everyone should have a long break to not worry about school like tests and projects... This break benefits everyone’s mental health.”

Rachel Keeney, sophomore

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Student bloggers, vloggers featured on social media EMILY GREEN, KAYLA SMITH & CHLOE WARD Reporters Lights. Camera. Action. According to videonitch, YouTube adds about 300 hours of video every minute and viewers watch about 5 billion videos on the social media channel each day.

Famous YouTubers today film as a profession, making a living off the amount of views, likes, and subscribers they get. Sophomore Maura Chaney, freshman Gabby Spencer, Jessica Dudok, and Jackie Bultman, are among those who are posting original videos centered around their interests.

Freshman, Gabby Spencer started out posting song covers on her Instagram. She said that she got a lot of positive feedback but doesn’t like that she can’t post the whole video because of how long they are.

She wanted a better platform to post her covers on so, she started her channel. Her channel is about showing people that it “doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like”, just that you shouldn’t be afraid to show your talents.

She likes having YouTube because she can share her gift with anyone who wants to watch whenever they want to look at it. She plans to start sharing her own original songs. Spencer also wants to get in contact with her other friends that have YouTube channels to make videos with them. Eventually, she wants to try to release some of her own songs on Spotify.

Spencer says that no specific YouTubers inspire her, but what does influence her is young people in general, who aren’t afraid to share their gift with the world.

She talks about how the most rewarding thing about having a channel would be all the good feedback she receives from others. The greatest frustration about YouTube for this freshman is trying to find the time to film and post her videos because school and other things/activities can get in the way and leave little time.

Freshman, Jackie Bultman, also has her own channel. She says that “as a kid most of [her] my friends were into the idea of creating crazy, funny videos just for the fun of it”. This led to her watching YouTube videos that inspired her try YouTube for fun.

In the future she wants to continue to upload videos doing what she “enjoys and hope there’s that one video that will spark interest in a ton of viewers”, that way more people will become interested in her channel. If this doesn’t happen, she would still like to get more involved with her viewers.

One creator that inspires her is Ollie Ritchie because he creates videos that are a “combination of the types of videos [she likes] I like to revolve [her] my channel around”. She likes the way he puts together each of the videos and wants to make videos like

that of his.

The most aggravating thing for this freshman on YouTube is when she spends a lot of time on a video and it doesn’t turn out the way she wants it to. However, there are a lot of things she finds rewarding about YouTube just like Spencer.

The most worthwhile thing about her platform for her is when people tell her that they liked her video or asking to be in one of them. Bultman explains that it makes her feel “great that [she’s] I’ve made someone smile […] which is why [she has] I have [her] my channel, to make other people happy.”

Bultman’s goal with this channel is to make people happy. She claims that “it may sound cheesy but [she wants] I want people to know how important it is to be happy. She wants to show people that it is good to leave your comfort zone and not care how others see you.

Another one of North Harford’s Youtubers is sophomore girl named Maura Chaney. Maura began YouTube last August and has already grown to 400 subscribers. On Chaney’s account you will see vlogs, friend collaborations, reviews, how to videos, and fashion. “I like fashion videos because even though I don’t dress up every day I can share my tips and ideas to people interested,” according to Chaney.

Her favorite videos to make are “vlogging because it’s easy and fun, cooking videos because I get to eat what I make, and just having fun with my friends.” Fans can look forward to “interesting” videos this summer. Tessa Skrocki, who claims to be “Maura Chaney’s biggest fan” wants to tell anyone that is not already subscribed to Maura to “do it right now, I promise you will not regret.”

Youtuber Jessica Dudok doing just as well in her hobby. She says she started because she enjoys “creating content that will make people smile, and being creative in general.” She has made videos with about her routines and fun adventures. She wants people who want to try making videos to “be yourself and have fun with it.”

Being in the public eye has its pros and cons according to Chaney, who noted “it’s really hard to balance everything while still being in high school.” Just like sports, clubs, and other hobbies take up time filming does the same for these girls. “Finding the time to do it is a con” Spencer commented. Trying to balance your everyday routine with posting videos can be difficult for anyone starting YouTube.

“I get to make videos with my friends and include them in the videos which gives us something to do,” Dudok remarked. Putting out videos for the public to see gives people a type of creative freedom, “I get to basically make whatever I want, it’s up to me” Bultman said.

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Feeling the Heat

Summer Disasters

Austin Hovermill, sophomore “There was a storm in Atlanta, our connecting flight to Florida was delayed so we missed our flight and we had to drive from Atlanta, Georgia to Florida which is six hours away which was horrible. Luckily I don’t have a giant family so it was just me, my mom, my sister, and my dad. My mom was happy we got the family time she wanted, even though the rest of us thought it was a little too much family time. It felt like a lot more than six hours back then and I wouldn’t want to do it again.”

Brooke Engel, sophomore “We almost got kicked out of our beach house because there was only supposed to be two adults and two kids, but the lady who gave us information told us it was fine for us to bring our friends so there was five adults, and four or five kids and she got really really mad. She showed up at the beach house, even though she lives in Maryland, an hour away from the beach house. She drove all the way to the beach house and tried kicking us out but they had an agreement written out so we got to stay.”

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Planet Fitness promotes teen health with free memberships EVAN KUZEMCHAK KENDALL SCHUBERT HANNAH KRIZEK Reporters

Planet Fitness just started with a teen summer challenge where any teen 15-18 can workout for free from May 15- Sept. 1. Planet Fitness says that they “offer a solution for teenagers eager for an opportunity to stay active during the summer when school sports programs, gym classes or after school activities wind down.”

The nationwide gym promises 51 teens a chance at a $500 scholarship and one individual will win a $5,000 grand prize. In order to participate, individuals must go to a Planet Fitness with a parent or guardian and sign up for the summer challenge.

Students who are 18 don’t need a parent or guardian present to sign up.

There are also small prizes being awarded through Planet Fitness’ Facebook and Instagram pages. Working out regularly doesn’t just help with physical appearance, research indicates being active can help improve mental health, focus and school-

work.

“It will be a good thing over the summer to try and get more active and I don’t have to pay for the monthly fee,” says North Harford junior Sierra Warfield. Sophomore Caitlyn Allen agrees. “A lot of kids want to get in better shape and have a summer body but they can’t because they can’t afford it.”

Warfield admits that “rides might be an issue,” for some kids who want to participate.

Another issue Warfield sees is that teens “don’t have enough guidance on how to exercise.”

However, Planet Fitness holds at least one fitness class a day.

To the newbie’s working out who aren’t quite sure what to do Planet Fitness’s certified instructors can help build a personal workout based on personal goals.

There will also be one class per day Monday to Friday if the preferred workout is with an instructor and a group. These classes are first-come first-serve to members.

Along with the beneficial aspects of being at the gym, fall sports are also coming up.

Freshman Maddie Conrad says, “A lot of kids also play fall sports and this will give them a place to train and get ready for the upcoming season.”

Freshman Violet Kazi states “you need to train for tryouts and some people don’t have a place to train,” so Planet Fitness is an option.

Research has shown that exercising releases endorphins that help boosts physical and mental energy. It also helps to keep a normal and better sleep schedule.

Other research suggests that 91% of teens want to stay active during the summer and Warfield hopes Planet Fitness will continue with this program next summer so kids can stay Students invited to participate in Planet Fitness summer opfit. “It’s a good thing [to bring portunity. Free memberships available to kids 15-18. this challenge to next summer] Photo credit: Staff because we are all stressed out during the school year and I think it’s a good way to relax,” said Warfield.

Nicotine age adjusted to 21; Students, teachers speak out about new law MILLIANNA DEROSA lAUREN BRANDIS Reporters

Recently, the nicotine age, or the age to purchase various forms of tobacco, has been raised to 21. The new law has become part of states such as, Illinois, California, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Lawmakers believe passing the bill will prevent minors from purchasing the nicotine delivery devices.

Back in 2015, the Institute of Medicine, now called The National Academy of Medicine, concluded that “raising the tobacco age to 21 will have a substantial positive impact on public health and save lives.”

Now, a total of 13 states have passed the law, including at least 450 localities. By the years 2020 and 2021, Washington and Utah will pass the law as well.

Another cause for the bill is due to the “the easy loopholes around all the purchasing of products and the ‘tasty’ flavors for a head rush (buzz)” described by junior Tyler Saneman.

Vapor Technology Association representative Rob Garagiola closely matches what Saneman has to say by reporting “Various vape juices emulate the flavors of candies and breakfast cereals, and their labeling often bears a striking resemblance to their edible counterparts.”

95 percent of adults begin smoking before the age of 21.

According to the organization,

Tobacco Free Kids, “While less than half of adult smokers (46 percent) become daily smokers before age 18, four out of five do so before they turn 21.”

We all know nicotine is addictive, but what will raising the tobacco age do for younger kids? Raising the age will “reduce the risk that they will become addicted smok-

ers.”

S o p h -o more Ted Rush believes the new bill will not affect the consumption of nicotine by minors due to the illegal purchasing of them now. The Harford County Health Department took a survey and deemed “14.3 percent of Harford students reported they were using electronic vapor products”.

Tobacco companies target kids and young adults to enlist “replacement smokers.” Raising the tobacco age “will counter the efforts of tobacco companies.” Raising the age, according to Tobacco Free Kids, will also keep tobacco out of schools.

In contrast to raising the age as being a good thing, a report carried out by the Institute of

Medicine, according to some critics, “raising the age to 21 makes no sense when 18-yearolds can serve in the military, get married and enter into legal contracts.”

Although, on average, “about 350 kids under the age of 18 become regular smokers each day-one in three will eventually die as a result. We should do everything we can to prevent young people from smoking and save lives,” according to Tobacco Free Kids.

Hilary Stanmyer, a math teacher here at NHHS, says “it’s fantastic and I’ve never been happier about something in the world.” Raising the tobacco age made Stanmyer very happy when asked how she felt about the new law.

On the other hand, sophomore Jayden Weiman said, “I don’t care. It might change other people’s perspectives, but I really don’t care.”

Another sophomore Alyssa Tyszko says “I agree. I think it should just be moved to age 80. It’s so bad for you.” Just like Stanmyer and Tyszko, many health departments and organizations believe delaying the tobacco age is a great thing.

Our state is joining in with others to prevent underage nicotine consumption.

Whether it works or not is still to be determined, but efforts are being made to stop the overwhelming epidemic.

Drones deliver life-saving organs JAMIE KAVANAGH Reporter

far as the temperature and time,” remarked Dorsey. Any organs On Friday, April 19, the Univer- kept longer than their allowed sity of Maryland Medical Center time or kept in unhealthy temwas the location of a medical peratures are considered unsuitbreakthrough: for the first time able for transplant.

Dr. Joseph R. Scalea, an asin history a drone successfully transported an organ for trans- sistant professor of surgery at Maryland’s School of Medicine plantation.

The Baltimore Sun has reported was the brains behind the organthat a 44-year-old female suffer- saving operation. As a transplant ing from kidney failure received a surgeon, Scalea was motivated healthy kidney, relieving her from to create change by the unrelian eight-year long journey on di- able system of deliveries by car or commercial flights. The consisalysis. The unique aspect of tent battle between her transplant surgery traffic, delayed was the fact that flights, bad her new kidney “This is just weather, and had been flown the beginning, the human error from St. Agnes posed too technology I think is Hospital to the University only going to improve.” much risk to the preof Maryland Joanna Dorsey, cious mediMedical Cencal cargo. ter in merely ten school nurse Three years minutes. The trip prior to the first between the two hosofficial successful depitals typically takes over 20 minutes by car, meaning the livery, Scalea joined forces with new technology cut the organ’s aviation experts and engineers to design the drone. The Sun also ride time in half.

School nurse Mrs. Joanne Dors- reports that Scalea and the techey explained that the unmanned nology experts created their own aircraft “…goes as the eagle flies drone and designed a cardboard from point A to point B,” result- cooler with monitoring sensors ing in an approximate 70 percent for the organs during travel.

The drone’s designers created reduction in travel times for far deliveries. “No matter where a revolutionary product which you are, it’s going to be quicker,” follows FAA regulations, and has the ability to carry the weight Dorsey noted.

When organs are being trans- of organs, cameras, and tracking ported over longer distances, the technology. As of today, there are few hours shaved off travel times currently no commercially availcan be the difference between life able drones which have the abilor death. According to the Or- ity to fly across the country.

In order to make cross-coungan Donation Alliance, in order for a heart or lung to be consid- try medical deliveries possible, ered viable for transplantation, Maryland engineers are working they can only be preserved for six on a drone with an engine, inhours. Similarly, a liver or pancre- stead of a battery.

“This is just the beginning, the as can be kept for 12, and a kidney technology I think is only going for less than 30.

“There’s certain parameters as to improve,” Dorsey concluded.

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Coaches offer tips about preparing for tryouts HANNAH KRIZEK Op-ed Editor There are many things to do to prepare for fall tryouts. Some coaches from North Harford High School give students tips on how to be the best athletes they can be and how to have confidence going into tryouts.

JV volleyball coach Mrs. Barb Matthews says that anyone that has fall tryouts coming up should run over the summer, go online and find drills that can be done at home, and do 30 minutes of exercise every day.

She also adds that her most important tip to the student athletes would be have confidence. “It’s hard to get, go in wanting to be on the team.”

Coaching boys JV volleyball is Mr. Andrew Thompson and he has some similar views but also new advice. Coach says any athlete should take any chance they can to play the sport along with attending a summer camp at a local university. He continues to give his advice by saying, “Come to tryouts with the right

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attitude, you want to be confident and a hard worker, but remember the people around you might be your teammates and you need to work together.”

Varsity volleyball coach Mr. Ron Sadtler gives his piece of advice which is, “Practice hard in the offseason and the results will speak for themselves.”

Along with, making sure to keep your grades up.

“The least beneficial thing you can do is nothing. Put the TRY in tryout! You can’t worry about everyone else and what they can and cannot do, focus on doing your best and giving your best,” Noted, varsity girls’ volleyball, basketball, and softball coach, Mrs. Wendy Edmonds.

Edmonds also has a few things to say involving having the right attitude. “It’s up to you whether that attitude is positive or negative, but it will affect you 100% of the time. A positive attitude helps you with energy, enthusiasm, and effort and ALL of those things will help you with performance!”

Fall sports opens new opportunities for coaches RACHEL KEENEY CLARE CUMMINGS Reporters

be a part of “something so great.”

New assistant JV football coach, Charlie Dawson, feels similarly. He believes that the changAs the school year starts es will make for “more student into end, things are already terest, because of the fresh faces.” gearing up for fall sports.

The new football coaches Athletic director Tim Larhave been running seven vs. rimore has been fillseven drills for those intering vacancies for open ested to take a look at players coaching positions. both new and old. He feels that Physical education the boys, like the new coachteacher Mr. Justin Mares, are excited to see where tinek was assistant varthe season will take them. sity football coach last Ora Cummings has coached year, and he will take all levels of soccer, ranging from the helm as head varsity ages 4-5 rec, 8-15 club, and JV football coach in the fall. for NHHS this past fall and a Martinek believes his school in Baltimore County. leadership, knowledge This upcoming socof the game, and motivacer season, Cummings will tion are what make him move up as the new varsuitable for head coach.

He also said he is most Ora Cummings was JV coach last fall. sity girls head soccer coach.

Cummings describes the excited to “get the sea- She will be varsity head coach in the 2019son started” and “to see 2020 season. Photo credit: Emily Strobel shift from JV to varsity as an “advantage” because she will all the new athletes.” know what most of the girl’s Cameron Kuchlang, a sophomore on the football excited to be the assistant var- skills are and what they bring to team claims that he’s most ex- sity football coach in the fall. the table. She also added it we be cited to have Marty as head “I’m looking forward to work- difficult because of how many coach because “we can run new ing with the new coaching staff seniors graduated from the team. drills and learn new plays, giv- and players,” says Kapinos. He This requires her and assistant ing us new opportunities.” is already preparing for the up- coach, Chris Quick, to rebuild Among the other people work- coming season, and is thrilled to the team with “young talent.” ing with the Hawks football program will be Coach Mark Filiaggi, Coach Kris Kapinos, Coach Geiger, and Coach Hauer. North Harford’s first official football game will be on September 6 at home.

Kapinos says that he is very

Kicking her way to success martial arts KIERSTYN MCMANUS CAITLYN ALLEN Reporters Starting taekwondo at the age of 12 as a white belt with little desire to advance further, sophomore Julianna Spangler has made her way to a seconddegree black belt by the age 16.

Before the age of 12, Spangler was playing lacrosse and soccer. Her father, Jack Spangler, wanted her to get into another sport and branch out of the “same old regular sports.”

At this same time, there was a taekwondo place opening near her house. She decided to give it a try and it turned out to be the thing she loves to do most.

“It was pretty hard just because there’s a lot of training—about 5 days a week,” Only 13% of teens in a poll done by Mainemartialarts.com said they participate in karate.

Spangler explains the steps she had to take to get her black belt and how it’s changed her to work hard every day to achieve things that are important to her.

“My favorite thing is definitely being able to meet new people and learn from them,” says Spangler.

During tournaments, she likes to see what experience others have and it helps her know what she needs to improve on herself.

In order to earn her black belt, Spangler had to break plastic boards with different strengths using “a whole bunch of moves put together with some gear on, and then sparing is when we put all of our gear on and do different stuff.”

The sophomore says she has learned a lot of skills throughout her years of taekwondo. She claims it has taught her a lot of confidence, controlling her attitude, and believing in herself. “It’s been a long journey and I don’t think I’d be where I am without it.”

Beside from doing her own taekwondo, Spangler is doing an internship at her school three days a week to help teach kids ages 3 to 14 taekwondo.

“My favorite thing about being an intern is the opportunity to learn from the kids that I work with.” The sophomore claims that kids with autism have signed up for this program as well.

“It’s really inspirational to see them improve and just be able to be a part of this journey as well.”

She says she really enjoys work- into the sport as she did. sion after high school, but she Spangler wants to leave Mary- says she knows she will carry ing with kids “because they’re super cute and when I go there, land for college, so it may be her love towards the sport difficult to continue her pas- everywhere she goes in life. there’s something new every day.”

In order to achieve the things that are important, it takes a lot of hard work and effort, according to Spangler.

With hopes to continue her passion of karate through the end of high school, the sophomore wants to keep interning and encouragJulianna Spangler earned her black belt black belt. After a tournament in New ing kids to d e d i c a t e Jersey. The sophomore celebrates her win for the day with her parents. hard work Photo credit: Julianna Spangler and time

Cry of the Hawk

June 11, 2019

Junior plans for future enlistment in Marines GREER STRINE

Reporter

Some students might be training for college athletics, or looking to pursue their dreams in college, but for junior Madison Carberry, her goal is to be enlisted and named as a United States Marine.

Carberry sees herself as the average high school student.

However, she aspires to be a Marine. “I feel like it’s something I want to do with my life.

I feel like I was called to do it,” Carberry commented.

“There has never been a female in the military in my family before,” Carberry stated.

Since her uncle had previously enlisted in the U.S. Marines, Carberry had a set approach to tackling the strenuous and physically demanding road that she knew was ahead of her as she reached to become a Marine.

Not many are cut out for the military but putting in the effort and work early on could lead Carberry to success in the

service. She said that the force behind her has been the fact that most of her family have been in the military at some point in their life.

Having family members in the military can be difficult, because when they are deployed the risk of getting hurt or killed can be on the minds of family, but for Carberry those people in her family are an inspiration.

“I usually train after school and train in the evenings, so I do most of my work after school,” according to Carberry. “I do a lot of running and strength, so mostly weights and other activities.”

Carberry thinks that putting the extra work before enlisting could give her a leg up on other women who are wanting to become Marines as well.

“I’m not going to college before I enlist. I’m just going straight into enlisting after I graduate high school,” Carberry stated she wants to be in the forces, it will help her in the long run.

Rugby: hits that can’t be missed EMILY IAMPERI MAGGIE SADIQ Reporters When most people hear the word “rugby” they think of the Friends episode, “The One with all the Rugby.” However, here at NHHS lies record-holding rugby player Noah Fish.

Rugby is a sport similar to football, but without padding.

Fish describes the sport as “a non-stop running game” and has “a position for every type of person, big or small.”

Fish’s position is called a prop. A prop is the first person in a scrum, which is “when 10 people lock together and drive PHOTO CREDIT: Noah Fish another 10 people over the ball to gain possession.” Fish states that he enjoys playing this position because he gets to tackle as well as score points for his team.

The now 16-year-old athlete has been involved with the sport since he was 7-years-old and originally got involved because of his stepbrother. “He introduced me into the sport, and I wanted to play along with him” Fish reminisces.

Fish has seen necks snap, and chests caving in among small breaks and sprains. “The league makes you sign a contract in the beginning of the season saying you won’t sue them if you get seriously hurt or die during a game.”

Fish has many fond (and painful) memories of rugby games. One of the most memorable being the athlete claiming he broke his butt. He has been bitten, sat on, thrown, you name it. Once he tried to tackle a player but pulled down his pants on accident. In retaliation, the player sat on him. “There was this really big kid and he picked me up and I was really frightened. As soon as he picked me up, I was like, ‘I’m going to die,’ and he picked me up and just kinda dropped me. But like, with him on top of me.”

Fish, as well as athletes from many other sports, has learned about teamwork and “how to have a good bond between a diverse group of people” due to his involvement in rugby. This is something many athletes can relate to, due to the bond of a team.

Fish sees playing a part in his future. “I can see myself playing rugby or coaching it for a college,” he explains.

The player went on to talk about his club record for the longest try.

This is when a player reaches the end zone and taps the ball on the ground to score points. Fish set this record with 105 yards. “I couldn’t stop talking about it for two days,” Fish explains, “I got a wave of gratitude and I was so proud of myself.”

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Season ends; teams perform in Regionals, States ADDY DEAN VICTORIA HANNA Reporters As the weather heated up so did the competition this spring sports season at North Harford.

Now all the sports have wrapped up their season and are recapping on their successes.

The women’s varsity lacrosse team fought hard throughout the season and ended on a record of 6-2-2 according to county sports zone. The team had made it all the way to regionals but lost against Queen Anne’s High school. However, for senior Julia Barstow the stand out moment of the season was “winning against Mount Hebron for the first time in seven years.”

Varsity lacrosse Coach Ms. Murdy said her team had a good season as well. The most memorable moment for her was “beating Mt. Hebron by one goal” which, according to her, they haven’t done in at least five years.

The team went to regional finals and ended the season with an 11-6 record.

What made this season different was “how well the team worked together, our chemistry on and off the field made this sea-

Checking in on checking out colleges ADDY DEAN GRACE FELDBUSH Reporters For many students applying to schools, taking standardized tests, and evaluating your options are stressors for senior year. However, there is a small population of our very own student body who is already committed to a college during their junior year.

For Lexie Coldiron, Tori Gay, Baily Lynch, and Hannah Smith they’re just a handful of students going into their senior year already having a plan for college.

Going on college visits and doing research on schools is a topic that has been on these girls minds as early as 8th grade.

Coldiron felt the push to go on college visits “since sophomore year.”

son especially special,” according to now graduated senior Olivia Becker.

According to county sports zone the men’s varsity lacrosse team they also had a winning season with a record of 5-4. Junior Austin Borns described his personal highlight of the season “I scored a shovel shot against North East.” He continued elaborating on what made the entire team special this year “everyone’s commitment to the team and never giving up.”

For sophomore Matthew Biederman he’s looking forward to the future and how “the upcoming season looks promising with continued hard work.”

Track and field finished the season competing in the UCBAC championship, regionals, and States. The Men’s varsity team finished in 7th place and the women’s varsity team finished in 6th place at the UCBAC championship at Perryville High school.

Overall the track and field team sent 5 athletes to states this year; Alyssa Santoro in the 3200, Will Tikiob in the 3200 and 1600, Laurel Brown in the 800, Erin O’Leary for discus, and Darian Hauf in pole vaulting.

Finishing off her senior year at states senior Santoro described her proudest moment of the season “both days of regional were exciting because you got to see how much everyone improved.”

She continued recalling more season successes “we had almost broken a lot of school records which was super exciting.”

Junior Tikiob is no stranger to attending states; he has attended states “twice for cross country, and once for indoor track.” However, it was his first time running in states for track and the highlight of his season was “winning regionals, just to know I qualified for states.”

O’Leary, who placed sixth in discus, said, “The coaches were really nice and giving everyone tips and just supporting everybody,” According to tennis team member Maura Chaney said she had an “overall successful” season. One of her hardest fought matches was against Bel Air “I was down by a few sets and came back, winning the next seven sets.

I won that match 8-4.” Athlete Julia Birchfield said that “even though a lot of us lost our games we still had fun together.”

Junior Lexie Coldiron explained her experience with the SAT’s and how it differed from her peers “I took my first SAT at the end of my sophomore year, which was weird none of my friends were even thinking about the SAT’s.” In addition to taking the SAT’s earlier than most, Coldiron felt there “was never a quarter where [she] could slack off with grades.”

The junior athletes have all had “extensive” conversations with their college coaches.

Lynch who is committed to McDaniel to play DIII soccer elaborated on how involved she is with her college before she even starts “my college coach said she’s coming to all our tournaments and games, making sure we’re fit for the upcoming season.”

Coldiron who’s committed to Lafayette College for lacrosse “has the most motivation because it’s the last year to make memories.”

Smith, who is committed to Shenandoah feels driven by her teammates and “ to help out the girls on the team who aren’t committed yet,” said the junior.

However, Coldiron has felt her share of doubts throughout her recruiting process. “I would have 1 or 2 tournaments for club where I didn’t play very well, making me question if I was good enough or if I had to change my expectations.”

Lynch was a recruit who did have to change her expectations.

She said McDaniel wasn’t her first choice. “At first I had my dream school I wanted to go to, but after talking to McDaniel and looking at the financial points, I realized it was a better fit for me.”

Meredith Price, also going for DIII lacrosse and has verbally committed to Salisbury University. “In the fall I emailed a lot of coaches that I was interested in, and they come to my games and if they are interested in you as well, then you can go to their camps.”

To get a better feel for the college lifestyle there are overnight experiences that students can participate in. “I was scared at first but after I committed, I felt like it was a good choice and took a lot of pressure off of me.”

(From left to right) Baily Lynch, Hannah Smith, Lexie Coldiron are all early verbal commits. Other students are also in the process of making decisions about college athletics. PHOTO CREDIT: Addy Dean, Grace Feldbush