Peer Leadership Weekend challenges students; Activities encourage leadership, communication, teamwork EMILY CUNNINGHAM Entertainment Editor On Thursday, May 5, 50 NH students embarked on a unique leadership experience alongside teachers, traveling to Sandy Hill Camp and Conference Center for a weekend they would not soon forget. 13 years ago, NH journalism and English teacher Jennifer Chandler organized Peer Leadership Weekend, a weekend for juniors and sophomores who are nominated by their teachers to participate. Ever since, the experience has given students leadership abilities and a new confidence in themselves. She says that the weekend “gives them an opportunity to work hard and to meet people with whom they might not ordinarily have an opportunity to interact. In the end they can all walk away with a sense of accomplishment
and pride.” The weekend left a mark on those who went on PLW in the spring of 2010, including juniors Luke Boegner and Nicole Racine. Boegner comments, “I really enjoyed the talent show where I was able to recite the Old Spice commercial. I felt as if I gained a lot of confidence afterwards and now I’m less afraid of embarrassment.” Racine says, “At PLW I was able to meet and form bonds with people that I’ve never met. I hope that the people going this year get as much out of it as I did.” Going into PLW, the students did not know what to expect. Before the weekend began, Sophomore Kyle Olchewsky said, “It’s a weekend with teachers. It can’t be fun.” After the weekend, he said, “It was more fun than I thought it would be and it really taught teamwork. Some teachers
were nicer than they are in school.” English teacher and previous teacher attendee, Mr. Fitzgerald had high hopes for the weekend. He comments, “I expect good weather, a lot of laughs and
I mean, not only does it [PLW] make us better aware of how we can help our school, but it also empowers us to do something. -Christy McCall fun times, and hopefully Mr. Dougherty doesn’t snore too loud.” Throughout the weekend, the students engaged in many leadership activities, including a ropes course that the camp
provides. Junior Christy McCall said that the ropes course was “so scary! But when I heard everyone cheering for me, it wasn’t really all that hard. And having everyone tell me how proud they were of me for conquering my fears made me feel even better about my accomplishment.” The students and teachers are put in groups and asked to complete many tasks that vary from year to year, all of which put their leadership to the test. When they arrived back at school, many had positive comments about their experience. Junior Dan Urban says, “I thought [PLW] was awesome! It was good to see the people that you sometimes see in the hallway but don’t really know who they are. Then you learn more about them and realize that they’re all good kids. Seeing the teachers outside of school was really cool too because you’re
in the classroom all the time with them and they’re really serious, but then [on PLW] you see the fun side and how you relate to them as well.” English teacher Carla Harward has attended PLW for the past 4 years and says that she enjoys it because the students “learn a lot about themselves that they don’t know, accomplish tasks that they never thought they could, and work with people that they have never worked with. I think it’s a great experience. I hope that the students come back with a better sense of how to make a change in behaviors, perceptions, and overall school environment to make it a positive place.” McCall says, “I think it does really great things for North Harford. I mean, not only does it make us better aware of how we can help our school, but it also empowers us to do something.”
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Americans are cheering and celebrating the death of Osama bin Laden. American forces recently killed Osama bin Laden in a hideout located in Pakistan.
COURTNEY AJELLO Business Manager On May 2, Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, was killed in a firefight near the Pakistan capital with elite American forces. Osama bin Laden was the lead terrorist behind the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Centers and Pentagon that killed more than 3,000 people. “Justice has been done,” said President Barrack Obama in an announcement at the White House while a crowd cheered outside. Hundreds more gathered at Ground Zero in Manhattan to celebrate the news according to cnn.com. Many students and teachers at North Harford High are happy about the death of Osama bin Laden. “Wow, oh my god, we did it. We finally managed to catch him and make him pay for all of the lives he took,” said senior Shelbi Blackiston. “He got what he deserved. He was a terrorist who was ok with killing innocents,” said teacher Julio Fernandez. Obama chaired 5 National Security Council meetings on the pursuit of Osama bin Laden and gave the order to plan an attack on his suspected compound on the morning of April 29. Obama gave final order for the attack Sunday morning, May 1 according to abcnews.com. The helicopter raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan was carried out by CIA paramilitaries together with the elite Navy SEAL Team Six. “There was intense firing and then I saw one of the helicopters crash,” said Nasir Khan, a resident of the town. US officials believed he was hiding in caves, but was found in a custom built hideout in Pakistan according to msnbc.com. “Bin Laden’s compound was huge and extraordinarily unique and about 8 times larger than other homes in the area,” said U.S. officials. The hideout had intense security measures which included 12 to 18 foot outer walls topped with barbed wire and internal walls that sectioned off different parts of the compound, officials said. You could only access the home by 2 security gates. The military operation took mere minutes. “A small team of Americans carried out the operation,” Obama said. “After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.” Bin Laden was shot in the head, officials said, after he and his bodyguards resisted the assault. Three adult males were killed in the raid, including one of bin Laden’s sons. One of bin Laden’s sons, Hamza, is a senior member of al Qaeda. US officials also said one woman was killed when she was used as a shield by a male combatant, and 2 other women were injured. “First off, if you want to kill a snake you got to cut his head off and I think we got the snake and cut the head off with the death of bin Laden,” said Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, a ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee.
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May 24, 2011
What were you doing when we were working? While some of you spent the last 4 years making excuses as to why you didn’t need to work, why you couldn’t work, why you shouldn’t have to work, why you should get paid if you’re going to work, the rest of us were actually working. Imagine that. Even as seniors, we didn’t slack off. We made the conscious choice to have vigorous schedules which included 4 AP classes. We worked hard every single day; the extra nights of studying, staying up late to memorize integrals and derivatives, paying attention in class, and going above and beyond on our work for extra credit – We did it all and we did it for ourselves. But, with college fast approaching, we have learned that our hard work may not pay off. Honestly, we expected good scholarships but in the end didn’t receive anything substantial. Even after the years of studying and working
our butts off to go to college and to get a great job, sometimes it’s not enough. If this is us, imagine where you’ll be, what you’ll achieve, and what people will see you as if you don’t try. Nowhere. Nothing. How many people out there are 41 and living in their grandmom’s basement with no college degree? It’s not that those people don’t have the ability to do it, but they spent their time playing World of Warcraft and eating Ramen noodles on a couch that has a permanent butt imprint on it. Classy. Instead, challenge yourself to work hard because you have a commitment to yourself to be the best you that you can be. When you stop and think back on everything you have accomplished and achieved, you want to be proud of yourself. You want to be able to say, “Yes, I made honor roll, I got into college, I did everything I wanted to, and I had the time of my life while doing it.” You do these things for yourself. And if it doesn’t pay off,
that’s okay because you don’t need a reward. You just need the satisfaction of saying, “Yeah, I did it.” And for everyone that didn’t, we feel bad for you. We feel bad that you are not taking advantage of something that is an honored privileged in other countries. If you take this “I don’t care” attitude into the real world, it will not get you far. Imagine if a teacher taught just enough not to get fired, would they succeed in their job to educate the adults of the future? No. Take this attitude to a job interview. If all your life you didn’t stay late to wrap up your ideas and to finish the job, you won’t be hired because you aren’t aiming for perfection. The old saying “Do it right or don’t do it at all,” really holds true. Why turn in something that isn’t your best work? Feel good about yourself every time. For all of the students who don’t live up to their potential, don’t expect much. Instead, expect an ordinary job at an ordinary office after coming from an
Leaving the nest Photo credit: Katelyn Linson
KELSEY SUTTON Senior Columnist Harford County has been good to me. I anchored my toes into Pylesville’s quiet, rolling farmland at the end of elementary school, and the soil, scabs, and grass stains I gathered in those 10 years strengthened my skin and nurtured my element. But as I approach the end of my high school years – the end of an era of essays, novels, AP exams, emotional turmoil, and self-discovery, I realized this has also been an era of naïveté. North Harford county’s thick green hillsides have a way of muffling what is happening in the world. We are not uninformed – most every home has a television and a computer with internet access – but there are very few issues that are tangible to us. Most of us will never experience poverty and homelessness unless we are living it. We do not see many struggles from minority groups every day.
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We experience protests, social turmoil, and political unrest solely through a protective LCD screen. At this point, I hear from seniors about how much “I just need to get out of here.” We are excited about opening new chapters in our lives - colleges, technical schools, beginning careers, and moving out. But so many of us, after going away briefly - or maybe not at all - make the decision to stay in the same place we’ve lived our whole lives. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with returning to a place that has a special place in your heart, but I think seniors who don’t allow themselves to explore other places are doing themselves a disservice. Travel isn’t cheap, but it isn’t expensive either, especially if you make it a priority. I revel in the idea of spending my savings on a plane ticket to France or using it to make a road trip to Oregon. I’m also excited about the prospect of trying out several different states and cities before I find a place to permanently call my own. Our generation is so fortunate to be able to pack up and move at a whim. We need to take advantage of it. We are lucky to have roots in such a beautiful corner of the world, but we shouldn’t restrict ourselves from finding other corners to fall in love with. Moving out of Maryland does not mean you have to cut ties with your history; you are only widening your foundation. And Harford County will sit here quietly, smelling of grass and morning dew as we’ve always known it, holding a special place for us if we decide to come back. Copy Editors: Kara Cadwallader, Stephanie Harkins News Editor: Kristen Langan Opinion/Editorial Editor: Kelsey Sutton Features Editor: Leanne Babb IDR Editor: Kristin Hobson Sports Editor: Amanda Marley
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KRISTEN LANGAN COURTNEY AJELLO Senior Columnists
ordinary college. Do you want this to be you? In 25 years will you still be glued to your couch playing mindless video games or
will you have finally taken that first step that will put you on the right path for life? The choice is yours.
Top 10 Reasons why being a Senior is Great STEPHANIE HARKINS Senior Columnist Photo credits: Kristen Trawinski, Adamblueproductions.com
10 You know which teachers have your back and which ones are always on your back. 9 Your daily homework consists more of Facebook and Twitter than of French and Trig.
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You learned a long time ago that bathrooms are not beauty salons.
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Casual dress takes on a whole new meaning.
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You have downsized what is necessary in your locker - usually just an A-day and B- day binder.
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You do not have to make up snow days.
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Prom- enough said.
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You have acquired enough skill to successfully craft a 3 page essay for English during advisory, an aide period, or Hawks Soar.
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Somewhere at some time during the year you start to keep a countdown of days, hours, and minutes to graduation.
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We don’t have to share with anyone - we have our own spirit week, tee-shirt, picnic, trip, and panoramic picture.
Health & Science Editor: Taylor Festerman Entertainment Editors: Annemarie Dickerson, Emily Cunningham Business Manager: Courtney Ajello Photography Editor: Kristen Trawinski Reporters: Kaitlin Dunn, Bri Tiedeman, Katelyn Linson, Caitlin Baker, Frankie Reynolds
The Cry of the Hawk newspaper is published 10 times a year by North Harford’s Journalism II/III class. All editorials and viewpoints express the feelings of those on the staff and not necessarily those of fellow students, administrators, or teachers. Please do not hesitate to submit letters to Advisor Jen Chandler in room D207. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, must be signed, and may not contain vulgarity.
May 24, 2011
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Here’s to HarCo: Photo credit: Kristen Trawinski
AMANDA MARLEY Senior Columnist
Harford County (n): A county in the U.S. state of Maryland. Some definition, eh? To some people, it may mean nothing. But to me, it is everything.
Don’t get me wrong. I had my days where I just wanted to get out of this town and find something better – something more than this. I dreamed about moving to Boston or Chicago and living under the lights, where the closest store is only 2 blocks away, not 20 miles. As my senior year of high school comes to a close, I realize I won’t have much more time in HarCo. There are so many gifts and opportunities we are given just by living here, and until now, I have taken them for granted. Even the Chesapeake Bay has always been there for us to enjoy, you know? I never really thought of it as anything more than another body of water. Even our Nation’s capital, which is RIGHT in front me, hasn’t been fully appreciated by most of us. I spent more days than I can count traveling through Rocks State Park. When I say traveled
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Marley makes most of countryside; Breathes in tranquil atmosphere through, I don’t mean driving to and from Forest Hill on the narrow paved road that slices through the east side of the forest. I am talking about hiking through the woods and climbing the rocks - sometimes following well worn paths and, at other times, creating my own. Look up from the path and picture this: A 190-feet high ledge surrounded by a dense, wooded forest. This ledge is known and the King and Queens seat. Now, I am terrified of heights, but honestly, this is the one place I feel absolutely safe. The 190-feet ledge makes you feel like you could climb Mt. Everest. The adrenaline is unreal. The view…even more breathtaking. After venturing out on the ledge and returning to sit on the rocks with my friends, someone commented, “We are higher than the birds.” No one answered, but I
knew that everyone’s thoughts were similar to mine. “Unbelievable.” Another great wonder Harford County provides its inhabitants is Kilgore Falls, Maryland’s second highest vertical drop waterfall. It is no secret that I would rather be found splashing through the bottom of the fall than tanning at a 5-star resort on my summer vacation. Probably my favorite part of living in Farmville is the sunflowers planted every year throughout the county. 600 acres of these beautiful “golden suns” wave to the people as they pass, inviting them to stay. The sight is so stunning, cars will be lined up in the grassy shoulder of the road, doors open, with people trying to capture the moment with their cameras and even their phones. I must advise you that if you haven’t already, get your picture taken among them…you may re-
gret it if you don’t. To take in the full splendor of HarCo, sometimes you must discover places of you own and create new adventures. The term “wilderness exploring” should not be taken lightly. There are all sorts of hidden wonders out there; your mission is to observe the world like it is your last day here. Collect things you find, take notes, and don’t forget to stop and smell the sunflowers. I take comfort in the fact that I am a duck farmer, I was raised in Farmville, USA, and I have spent an entire day wandering through the woods in nothing but a bathing suit. Here’s to walking barefoot on a worn red-dirt path lined with wildflowers on both sides. This is to sitting higher than the birds are flying and forgetting the cruel, messed up world that surrounds us. This is to discovering something beautiful.
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May 24, 2011
Yes, I want to go to HCC; Community college not necessarily for the unmotivated
After graduation I am attending college, Harford Community College. While I can find financial ways to attend a university and did get accepted to other colleges, I chose this pathway. People assume that students who have decided to attend community college, ‘did not get into a university,’ or that they ‘cannot afford the tuition,’ or ‘plan to ‘just go there and then drop out after 2 years.’ Well, I am different and maybe you should hear my plan before judging. Harford Community College
scattering their dirty clothing through your things, and constantly talking about what they miss back home, well have fun with that. It is definitely not what I’m looking forward to the next 4 years! Yes, I’ll become a part of clubs, sports, and I’ll meet new friends. There are 10 other public high schools that can filter into Harford Community College, so I’m bound to meet new students. No matter where you go to after high school, you will gain new experiences; it just means you have to put yourself out there. As students are deciding their future plans these last few weeks of school and asking each other what they are, I will continue to defend my choice of attending the prestigious program that my school offers. And, yes I can live at home for free, work to make money, and most of all, pay my tuition as I go. So next time you ask someone where they are going to college and why they plan to go to HCC, wait and listen to why they chose community college before jumping to conclusions.
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has a very well known nursing program that lasts a total of 4 years, and it is one that graduates candidates as registered nurses (RN.) So, what is the point of spending an extra $60,000 or more for my education when our community college has a program that gives me the same opportunity? So while you are in your 30’s stressing to pay your apartment rent, electric bill, cell phone bill, grocery bill, and college loans, I will be comfortably living without having to worry about thousands of dollars of school loans. I recognize some of your concerns about learning to live on my own, or having the true college experience. But I’m thinking ahead. Saving money throughout college will allow me to move out quicker, have my own place. I may wait a few more years to move out, but I will still have the time to learn the way to live on my own. If you feel that a college experience is having to stay in a small dorm room with another stranger who will be up all hours of the night blasting loud music,
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KRISTEN TRAWINSKI Senior Columnist As a middle schooler, hearing stories about being in high school was really scary. I didn’t know what to expect and I compared high school to movies and TV shows. But when the time came for ninth grade, I knew high school wouldn’t resemble the movies I’d seen. Everything I thought I knew about teenagers, schoolwork, teachers was about to be distorted. In movies and TV shows, the nerds are good at math and wear suspenders, high pants, and really big glasses. They generally didn’t associate with anyone. The cheerleaders are popular and they only date the football players. And just like the movies, the teacher’s pet, drama nerds, skaters, popular kids, jokesters, loners, and artists, are more like average high school cliques. And these cliques don’t talk to each other because it just isn’t socially acceptable for them to do so. But in reality, high school is nothing like High School Musical and as a result it may be disappointing. Students who are considered to be nerds, don’t wear the high pants
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or suspenders, they actually look like everyone else. Not everyone who is a cheerleader is considered popular or dates a football player. Even though we have all different types of people, everyone gets along and talks to each other, that’s just how high school is. Finally, everyone doesn’t idolize the popular person and try to be like them. In the same way that kids are misrepresented in pop-culture, so is the amount of work expected of us in high school. All the middle school teachers tried scaring the students into preparing for HS so that we would survive there. According to middle school teachers, my life was destined to be crammed with never ending homework, countless papers, and multiple projects. The reality is: it was pretty much like middle school with a term paper thrown in there. And if it wasn’t enough to worry about the work load, some of us had older siblings adding to the mystique of high school by feeding us rumors about how freshman get beat up regularly, slammed into lockers, and are sold tickets to the pool on the fourth floor (NOTE TO INCOMING FRESHMEN- There is NO FOURTH FLOOR).We could chew gum, we were free to choose seats at lunch, and we were not stuck in classes with the same people all day every day. So the truth is: in this high school, bullies don’t steal your lunch money, you don’t have to be popular to have friends, and nerds are not all that nerdy. But the reality is clear: you have countless opportunities to make your own award winning film.
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HCPS Best Buddies perform in talent show FRANKIE REYNOLDS Reporter On April 29, 2011, North Harford High School’s Best Buddies showcased their skills in the annual talent show. Every year, The Best Buddies members participate in numerous events- bowling, canoe trips, and dances. Though all of them are highly praised, none is more anticipated than the annual talent show. Each spring, North Harford, C. Milton Wright, Fallston, and Bel Air High School get together to support their chapters. The show has different themes, and this year was Glee- based. The members performed solo acts, and a collective number at the end, which very well may have been the highlight of the evening. “It was really, really cool,” said Erin Petty, the president of the club. “All of the schools sang Somewhere Over The Rainbow at the end, and we all had a great time. We do this every year and everyone does a great job. It’s a good fundraiser for the chapters, too.” Petty was not the only one who thought the night was a success. Sue Dewlin, the support advisor for the special education portion of the club, thought it was great. “I think it went really well. The best part is the interaction. It gives our students a chance to interact with other students like them, and they become friends. Same goes for our buddies, they meet new people, as well, and we all just have a great time.” One of the most entertaining pieces of the night was when Luke Komenda and Wilson Gorrel represented the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers and had an insult-battle. Students who attended the show got a kick out of it, calling it “very funny.” Dewlin not only touched on the success of April 29, but also talked about the future of the club. “I really like this club, but it costs a lot to maintain. Considering the fact that it is a nationwide thing, we have to pay a sum every year to keep up our chapters. We have no problem doing that because of the enjoyment it gives the kids. The main thing I want kids to consider is joining. We love new members, and they will not regret it.” When the cause is this good and the effect is even better, what do students have to lose?
Photo Credit: Bri Tiedeman
Environmental issues showcased during Earth Day;
Changes to annual event yield positive results STEPHANIE HARKINS Copy Editor Photo Credit: Abbey Carnivale
Students spend their time fishing in the pond behind the school. Changes made to Earth Day yielded very positive results and reactions from students and staff.
Earth Day was established on April 22 in the 1970s to bring awareness to environmental issues in the world. North Harford hosted its annual Earth Day celebration on Friday, May 13. This year, seniors Morgan Bengel and Briana Otte coordinated the event with help from science teacher Laura O’Leary. The trio wanted to get the entire school involved in the event. Bengel and Otte drew awareness to the occasion by broadcasting information on the announcements and by word of mouth. “ We tried to get a lot of people involved,” said Otte. As a result, the science, business, Spanish, health, math, and other departments helped by contributing a wide variety of class projects and activities. “It says a lot about [Briana and Morgan’s] commitment to our school and environment. We should all be concerned about this beautiful environment in which we live. I’m very proud of their commitment,” said principal Ed Herbold. Activities such as a hay bale maze, wetland tours, tye dying sponsored by LORAX, and games for elementary school students occurred. Representatives from the organic One Straw Farm and
Eden Mill also participated, along with Hawks Hill Creamery who provided ice cream. A member of the local community was also present and instructed students about reptiles native to Harford County. Fourth graders from NHES and students from NHMS also participated in the festivities. A favorite exhibit among students was the stuffed beaver. “I never saw one of those in real life before,’ said senior Tim Panuska, who also said that there was a lot more information this year compared to previous years. Junior Alexi Spector’s favorite part was that “they [Drama III students] put on a play. It was really cute. Also, I learned how to fish and I never did that before.” With all the changes to the event this year, Otte was nervous about the event coming together. “It’s the first year of [getting the whole school involved] this way. It’s been a lot of work...,” said Otte. So what do students want to change for next year? “Let people bring canoes to school so that they could canoe in the pond, so many students would do this,” said Panuska.
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2011 Prom hosted at Valley Mansion KATELYN LINSON Reporter On April 29, the 2011 North Harford Prom was held at the Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley. There, the junior and senior class was invited to sit down and enjoy a buffet style dinner and spend an evening dancing. Junior class officer Shelby Morris had a major role in organizing the event and found sponsors for the after-Prom party. Alexi Spector, another junior class officer, said, “It was stressful, but fun and the end result made it all worth it, and working with my fellow officers was a lot of fun too. Hopefully everyone enjoyed the night.” According to junior Sammi Brown, “Prom was really fun and the DJ played great dancing music!” Although most students enjoyed the music, some supervisors did not find it tasteful. “It’s preference, but I didn’t like the music. I don’t think profanity or profane lyrics are appropriate; they lack civility,” said principal Mr. Ed Herbold, Members of the Prom court included, Brittany Prichett,
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ANNEMARIE DICKERSON Entertainment Editor Junior Nicole Racine honors North Harford High School through her success in achieving the Ben Carson Scholarship, a statewide award offered to student nominees from grades 5 through 11. Racine represents NHHS by being one of the few winners out of the hundreds that applied. “I am grateful for this scholarship because it motivates me to keep trying because there are so many rewards out there that come as benefits to hard work. It gives me confidence for the future,” said Racine. The Ben Carson Scholarship is based solely on academics and community service. To complete
the application process, Racine wrote an essay on how her interests now will help her succeed later in life, and she also submitted a list of community service activities. “My list was really long because I participate in a whole lot of service through my church by being a peer minister, helping at soup kitchens and visiting nursing homes,” said Racine. Racine received her acceptance letter in March saying that she had won $1,000 to be used towards college expenses and was invited to attend a very formal celebration dinner at Martin’s West Mansion on Sunday, April 10. “I was honored to be there. The venue was beautiful and I was in-
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spired by the speakers’ motivating speeches,” said Racine. Significant speakers at the dinner included Sam Donaldson, Dr. Ben Carson and his wife, and John Harbaugh. Racine got the opportunity to personally meet Harbaugh, the Ravens head coach, and she said, “My mom is a hard-core Steelers fan and the first thing she said to him was, ‘I have black and gold blood.’” In addition to winning the Ben Carson Scholarship, Racine’s other accomplishments include winning the Judith Resnik Award for women pursuing careers in mathematics and science. She is honored to have received these awards and is looking forward to a promising future.
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Amanda Marley, Chad Short, Eric Snee, Michelle Meeder, Christina Verzi, Ryan Foltz, Tyler Campbell, Ellen DiGiacinto, and Frankie Reynolds. Amanda Marley and TJ Springer were voted King and Queen and accepted their crowns as they danced to the theme song for Prom “Having the Time of my Life.” The PTSA organized the After Prom Party held at the Arena Club. There were multiple activities and games for students to partake in such as ping pong, DDR, corn hole, musical chairs, and other games. The pool was also available for students. A wide selection of prizes was available for both juniors and seniors. Students were given 20 tickets when they walked in the door and they were able to place them in drawings they wished to win. Junior Leah Litwak won tickets to an Orioles Game and said, “The after party was really cool and there were so many prizes that you could win. It was a fun way to hang with everyone.” The big prize of the evening, a car donated by Jones Junction, was won by one lucky senior, Robert Campbell.
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On May 10, Governor O’Malley signed a bill into law that extends in-state tuition to illegal immigrants. The legislation was passed in the House of Delegates April 8 and it then passed in the Senate on Saturday, April 23. Maryland became the eleventh state to allow illegal immigrants into universities and community colleges at in-state rates. Although many southern states are cracking down on illegal immigrants, Maryland seems to be encouraging them. The legislation has certain conditions that must be met before an illegal immigrant qualifies for college at a discounted rate. These immigrants must have attended at least 3 years of high school in
Maryland and their parents must have paid state income taxes for 3 years before they are eligible to qualify. They also must complete 2 years of community college before they can transfer to a 4-year institution (Baltimoresun.com). Democratic supporters believe the bill would create opportunities for people who have lived in Maryland and paid state taxes. Democratic Delegate for Prince George’s County, Victor Ramirez, told the Washington Post that, “this is about education; it’s not about immigration. What do we do with the talent and the intellect of the children of undocumented immigrants who are already living here? These children didn’t make the decision to come to Maryland. Their parents did.” Senior Cara Ashburn agrees with Ramirez and thinks that
the legislation would be good because America needs to provide equal opportunity. “Kids didn’t ask to be brought here [illegally] by their parents,” she said. “On the Statue of Liberty it states ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free’ for a reason.” Republican opponents, however, claim that it rewards illegal behavior at the taxpayers’ expense. Colleges would be filling up with illegal immigrants, while citizens are struggling to do well in the struggling economy. Republican Delegate for Anne Arundel County, Herb McMillan told the Associated Press, “I don’t think any American should have to compete with someone here illegally for a job, and I don’t think we should be offering an enticement for a person to come here
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illegally, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.” Junior Laurel Jones believes that the bill is ridiculous. “How can you pass a bill for individuals who have “illegal” in their title?” she said. “Why are we giving them in-state tuition when hardworking citizens can’t go to college because they can’t afford it?” Compared to the annual in-state tuition at the University of Maryland of $8,416, out-of-state residents must pay $24,831 per year
(Admissions.umd.edu). According to the dailyrecord.com, illegal immigrants receiving the reduced tuition rate will count as a part of the out-of-state student pool, so in-state student slots for Maryland residents won’t be affected. States that have enabled illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition are Texas, California, Utah, New York, Washington, Illinois, Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska and Wisconsin, however Texas recently repealed this decision.
Food for America promotes local agriculture Photo Credit: Kristen Trawinski
Aberdeen, Joppatowne look for new principals KELSEY SUTTON Op/Ed Editor Thomas Szerensits, principal of Aberdeen High School, and Macon Tucker, principal of Joppatowne High School, are being forcibly removed from their current positions by Harford County Public Schools superintendant Robert Tomback, reports daggerpress.com. Dr. Tomback met with both principals individually last month, according to The Aegis. He told the men that they were not returning to their current positions for the 2011-2012 school year. Tomback gave the principals the options to retire, to accept a demoted reassignment, or to face being let go entirely. Szerensits has chosen to accept a demotion and reassignment. On April 29, he sent a letter home
with students explaining that he would not be returning as principal, but not by his own decision. “In the course of ten minutes, I was not only dismissed, I was demoted,” wrote Szerensits. “Obviously, I am having difficulty understanding the superintendent’s decision. His decision has very nearly crushed my spirit.” Aberdeen parents and students are furious at the removal of their principal. According to the Aberdeen Patch, “parents characterized Szerensits as kind and committed to the community.” Aberdeen students planned a school walkout on Monday, May 9 at 7:30AM to protest the removal of their principal. Those who participated were charged with an unexcused absence from school, said Teri Kranefeld, HCPS spokeswoman.
“The superintendent and the Board of Ed work in the best interest of students,” said North Harford vice principal Mark Truskowski. “It’s their prerogative to move [administrators] where we best fit that mission. If, in their estimation, we’re not the person that can carry out that mission, then by all means, they have the right.” North Harford principal Ed Herbold declined to comment on the issue. According to The Dagger, the change in administration was probably related to performance of the 2 schools. The Patch has reported that “administrative positions in HCPS are reviewed annually and changes are often made due to retirements, transfer requests or needs at a particular school,”
Photo Credit: daggerpress.com HCPS principals Thomas Szerensits and Macon Tucker face an uncertain future. Reaction to the news that they will be leaving their current schools has been met with strong response.
KRISTEN TRAWINSKI Photography Editor On April 29, May 5, and 6, approximately 2,200 second graders from all over Harford County came to North Harford to participate in Food for America. Food for America is a program that allows second graders to learn about livestock and from where the food in America comes. Learning about today’s livestock and farms is built into the student’s curriculum. Tahlia Smith, a student from Church Creek Elementary School, loved seeing the different animals. She learned, “Many animals on farms give me the food I eat every day, and I’m so thankful.” Agriculture students spent the whole school year preparing for the event by gathering information on different species on campus and planning activities for the students. The visitors were able to go to various stations, where they could experience the livestock up close, plant flower seeds, learn about composting, and tour the North Harford campus.
“Students are able to benefit a great community service project, connect with children who are willing to listen to them, and share their knowledge,” says Mrs. Densmore, the FFA advisor. “Having the students teach the younger students proves that the students can transfer their skills to the children,” said agriculture teacher, Mrs. Woodward. Woodward also thinks the children benefit a lot from the program, “Local farms provide the food that feeds America and many children don’t know where it comes from.” Kim Hutchins, a tour guide for the program, says a common question the children ask is, “Does chocolate milk come from brown cows?” “The children leave learning reality from fiction,” say Hutchins. Animal science student, Taylor Feiss, took part in the program and thinks the students benefit greatly. “A lot of kids don’t know about the magnet program and more will know about it by coming to Food for America,” said Feiss
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New fashion trends have graced the red carpet. With the constant pressure to be ahead of the magazine’s season styles, designers have created outrageous clothing and accessories for avant-guard fashionistas across the world.
Funky fashion
The MTV Movie Awards arrive on June 5 at 9PM with host Jason Sudeikis.
Heel-less boots
Victoria Beckham was spotted wearing Antonio Berardi heel-less boots. They resemble regular stilettos except they do not include the actual heel. Berardi was not the only designer with such an idea; Marc Jacobs and Nina Ricci have also included similar designs in their collections.
Lego heels British artist Finn Stone debuted his new fashion trend in March. He decorated a pair of stilettos with hundreds of legos because he was “never allowed legos as a kid.” These lego heels retailed for $2,600.
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Mannequin belts
Belts have been commonly seen around the waist of women and girls for years. Lately, though, these belts have become bigger and bolder than ever. Designer Jeremy Scott featured belts the shape and size of Barbie-like mannequins.
Fashion helmets Models have been seen on the runway wearing “fashion helmets.” These helmets were made for everyday wear by designers like Giles Deacon, Daniel Avakian and Karl Lagerfeld. Source and photo credits: Aolnews.com and Stylecaster.com
Best Kiss: Emma Roberts and Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter 7 Best Fight: Joseph Gordon Levitt vs. Hallway Attacker, Inception Best Villain: Ned Beatty, Toy Story 3 Best Jaw-Dropping Moment: James Franco, 127 Hours Biggest Star: Joseph GordonLevitt, Inception Best Scared Performance: Jessica Szohr, Piranha 3D Best Line from a Movie: “I want to get chocolate wasted!” Alexys Nycole Sanchez, Grown Ups Best Breakout Star: Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit Best Comedic Performance: Zach Galifianakis, Due Date Best Female Performance: Emma Watson, Harry Potter 7 Best Male Performance: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter 7 Best Movie: Inception
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On April 29, 2011, England’s Prince William and Catherine Middleton were joined in holy matrimony in the “Wedding of the Century”. The couple (now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) had been dating off and on since the two met at St. Andrews College in 2001. William proposed in October 2010 while he and Kate were vacationing in Kenya. The engagement ring, which is a sapphire surrounded by diamonds, belonged to his mother, Diana. The Duke and Duchess were married at Westminster Abbey. Almost 2000 of the couples closest friends, family, and world leaders were in attendance at the wedding, while over 3 billion people worldwide watched it on television. The nuptials took place at approximately 11AM. After the wedding, the newlyweds traveled through the streets of London, waving to the masses, before being whisked away to their reception. NHHS teacher Carla Harward was one of the many people who watched the wedding on tv. “I think it was very modern and very tasteful,” she said. “It wasn’t overdone. It was a lot different than Diana’s, but it was very nice.” The bride wore an ivory lace and satin gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The Ivory gown featured an elegant lace appliqué bodice with 9 ft of train. Individual flowers hand-cut from lace were hand engineered onto the ivory silk tulle. The veil was made from layers of soft silk tulle with hand embroidered flowers and the tiara was lent to Catherine by The Queen. Burton said about the experience of designing the dress, “It was such an honor to be asked to create her wedding dress... I enjoyed every minute of it. Catherine carried a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, sweet William, hyacinth, and myrtle, designed by Shane Conolly. William wore a Scarlet Irish Royal Guard uniform. His pageboy was his godson, Tom Petifyer, the son of his longtime personal secretary. Catherine’s sister Pippa, who was the maid of honor wore a simpler white gown, also designed by Burton. The other bridesmaids- Lady Louise Windsor, 7, William’s first cousin on his father’s side; the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8, William’s second cousin; Eliza Lopes, 3, granddaughter of Prince Charles’ wife Camilla, wore dresses designed by Nikki McFarland.
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A future in entertainment Brooks Miller Video Editing
Q: What college will you be attending in the fall?
Q: What got you into video editing?
A: I will be going to Sheffield institute for Recording Engineering in Phoenix, Maryland
A: When I was in eighth grade, my class has a video project. John Green and I made a video on steroids. It led to understanding the programs more. John soon got a Mac computer and we had a lot of fun with learning more about the different software’s and what they can do.
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Q: What instruments to you play and why? A: Well, I sing, and I guess I do that because it is a good way to let out your emotions and spread your feelings. I also play guitar because I really wanted to learn more about improvisation and that is one of the best ways to do it. And surprisingly I also play percussion. I think I learned to play all of the percussion instruments because I wanted to be well-rounded as an artist and it something new and refreshing.
A: I am going to the Art Institute of Philadelphia, and I plan to get my Bachelors degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. With that I could do a whole bunch of things- become a graphic designer, free lance, and do special effects for commercials and such.
A: I am writing an outline for a script in AP World, and I am also co-directing and editing a PostApocalyptic movie that the Creative Writing II class is making.
Q: What is it about video editing that inspires you?
Q: What inspires you to be A: Being able to do anything anygreat at what you do and where really. Video editing opens why? the door to a whole new world. A: Dave Matthews and John Mayer are great inspiration to the music I like to play, and Blink-182 has a lot of influence on the music our band plays. 3 Doors Down is also one of my favorite bands.
Water for Elephants gets ‘two trunks up’ AMANDA MARLEY Sports Editor Based on the #1 New York Times best-seller novel, Water for Elephants is told as a flashback of an old man, Jacob Jankowski, played by actor Hal Holbrook. Jankowski recreates the year of 1931 in which he experiences a series of catastrophic events that land him as an employee at a third-rate traveling circus. The film begins somewhat cliché and resembles the introduction of The Notebook, as Jankowski is found standing in the circus parking lot, long after the show has ended, and begins to tell his story through flashbacks of his life. Jankowski, who lost his parents, dropped out of Cornell University’s veterinary school, hit the road, and coincidentally hopped onto a circus train. As a youth
in the flashback, Jankowski is played by Twilight’s star Robert Pattinson, an excited boy who falls in love with the beautiful Marlena (Reese Witherspoon). The owner of the circus, August (Christoph Waltz), is prepared to throw young Jankowski off the train until he learns that Jankowski knows something about veterinary medicine. The early Depression causes the circus to become deep in debt and August produces a new star attraction that he believes can save it. He thinks that Marlena can ride Rosie, a middle-aged elephant, and Jankowski can train and care for the elephant. Scenes involving the personality and language of elephants create a convincing portrait of circus life on the road. The chemistry between 2 of Hollywood’s biggest names, Pat-
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tinson and Witherspoon, is ignited on screen as the colorful characters are joined by their mutual hatred for August. However, the star attraction for the show and the entire movie is Rosie, the elephant. In this era of prefabricated special effects, it is old-fashioned to see a movie with real people and plausible sets, but this one goes beyond what was imagined. The production designer, Jack Fish, created a believable onering circus, giving the train and all the cars their own personality. Simple carnival spectacles, such as the raising of the massive circus tent that could seat 800, are brought to impressive and detailed life. The romance of the carnival is strong in this film, and it is the element that viewers will come away remembering most.
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Q: What college are you attending and what kind of career in that field do you plan to pursue?
Q: As most people already know, you are in a band with Almost Certain. How’d you guys start this band 3 years Q: On what projects are ago? you currently working and A: Well, John D’Agostino and I can you tell us a little about used to jam in his spare bedroom them? a few years back, just messing around with instruments. Before you knew it, more and more people were interested in trying to start a “band” and now we have Ben Campbell and John Green in the band, as well.
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Photo credit: Dvice.com COURTNEY AJELLO Business Manager The first demonstration of the Superbus presented outside Holland at Masdar City thrilled many spectators as they viewed the fast and sophisticated clean technology transportation system according to dailymail.co. The Superbus, which cost about 20 million dollars to develop, holds 23 people, has 6 wheels, is 15 meters long, and reaches a maximum speed of 155mph. The 16 gull-wing doors allow passengers to get in and out without disturbing anyone else. It is fully powered by electricity and constructed with light carbon fiber materials to make it more energy efficient. “The growing reputation of Masdar City as a clean-tech-
nology cluster, and Abu Dhabi as a global hub of the renewable energy and sustainability industry, made it a natural choice for the Superbus’ demonstration outside of the Netherlands. It’s only fitting that this vehicle was charged for the first time by renewable energy at Masdar City,” said Alan Frost, Director of Masdar City and Huib de Bliek. Some NH students believe this bus is not very useful at all. “I think that if they would have combined the electric motor with a gasoline motor it would be all around better because a bus like this only serves to break record,” said junior Ben Brosh. The Superbus integrates the speed and service of a fast train with the flexibility, affordability and comfort of a road vehicle ac-
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cording to articles.economictimes. indiatimes.com. The Superbus infrastructure has been developed to allow rapid travel without changeovers. Other NH students think this is a great design. “I think that it is a good idea that they created the Superbus to try to solve the problem of congestion,” said senior Michelle Meeder. The new transport system was developed by the Netherlands’ first astronaut, Wubbo Ockels. Ockels is a professor of sustainable engineering and aerospace technology at TU Delfts and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Dr. Antonia Terzi, an Italian Formula 1 designer, and aerospace engineer Joris Melkert were also involved in the development of the Superbus.
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AMANDA BROOKE ADKINS- Wilson College
KARA BROOKE CADWALLADER- Loyola University Maryland
MEREDITH ASHLEY FOSTER- University of South Carolina
COURTNEY ELIZABETH AJELLO- University of Maryland College Park
BENJAMIN JOHN CAMPBELL- University of Maryland Baltimore County
JARED PATRICK FRANEY- Employment
JAMIE LYNN ALMONY- York Technical Institute
ROBERT GLEN CAMPBELL- Marines
AUSTIN WILLIAM FREDENRICH- Marines
KELLY DENISE ALMONY- Employment (Tattooing)
TYLER CHRISTIAN CAMPBELL- Harford Community College
ALINA MARIE FREIMUTH- The State University of New York
ANGELO NUNZIO AMEDORO- Harford Community College
THOMAS ROBERT CARMAN- University of Maryland Baltimore County
KAREN MICHELE GALBREATH- Harford Community College
ASHLEY BROOKE ANDERSON- Montgomery College
JASON JUAQUIN CARROLL INNISS- Harford Community College
JESSICA LYNN GARRETT- Harford Community College
MARC ROBERT ANDERSON- Harford Community College
ALEXIS LORRAINE CERINO- Harford Community College
CRYSTAL ANN GEMPKO- Harford Community College
JOANN MARIE ARNOLD- Harford Community College
THOMAS RUSSELL CHAMBERLIN- Undecided
ELIZABETH ANN GENOVESE- Stonehill College
CARA MARIE ASHBURN- Towson University
ANGELICA CISNEROS- Employment
RYAN THOMAS GENTRY- Harford Community College
STEPHANIE MARIE ATOR- Robert Paul Academy for Cosmetology
HERNAN CISNEROS- Employment
JACOB RAYMOND GERMAN- Police Academy
CHARLES JACOB AY- Harford Community College
DEANDRE RAASHAD CLAYTON- Harford Community College
COREY JAMES GIESECKE- Harford Community College
LEANNE DANIELLE BABB- Harford Community College
MITCHELL DYLAN COCKERHAM- Employment
EMILY BURCH GILL- Goucher College
KEVIN BRANNON BALDWIN- University of Maryland College Park
RACHEL ANNE COCOROS- Harford Community College
MARGARET ELIZABETH GILL- Stevenson University
EDWARD ALLEN BANASKIEWICZ- Harford Community College
JUSTIN ALLEN COMER- Military
SCOTT CAMERON GILLIS- Undecided
JAMES RYAN BANASKIEWICZ- Navy
NATHAN PATRICK COOMES- Harford Community College
DANIEL HOWARD GNAU- Harford Community College
NATALIA CELENE BAUER- Harford Community College
CHASE EMERSON COOK- Employment
RUSSELL CLARK GOLDSTEIN- Employment
JULIE ANNE BAXTER- Harford Community College
DANIEL WILLIAM COPELAND- Harford Community College
JAMES DOUGLAS GREENE- Harford Community College
BRANDON LOUIS BAYER- Stevenson University
JONATHAN RYAN COPENHAVER- Harford Community College
JOHN DOUGLAS GREENE- Towson University
JORDAN PAYNE BEATTY- ITT Technical Institute
ZACHARY CHARLES CORDELL- University of Maryland College Park
KAITLYNN NICOLE GREENE- Stevenson University
TYLER JOSEPH BECK- Employment
ISAIAH JARED COREY- York Technical Institute
JOSHUA CHARLES GREIVES- Harford Community College
ALEXANDER JOSHUA BEHRENS- Harford Community College
RHIANNON DANIELLE CORPUZ- Harford Community College
ASHLY RABECCA GRIFFITH- Harford Community College
NICHOLAS PAUL BELLINGER- Baltimore School of Massage
KRISTINA MARIE CORUN- Employment
KRISTOPHER JOSEPH GRIMM- Harford Community College
MORGAN ANNE BENGEL- Harford Community College
TITO GONZALEZ COTTO- ITT Tech
DYLAN MCKENZIE GUERIN- Employment
JUSTINE ANN BENNETT- Undecided
SAMUEL LUCAS CREIGHTON- University of Maryland College Park
JENNIFER NICOLE GUERIN- Harford Community College
STEPHEN PAUL BENSON- Employment
LOGAN PATRICK KORGER CULLUM- Harford Community College
AUSTIN MICHAEL HAMEL- Coastal Carolina University
RYLEE LYNN BERBIG- Undecided
SCOTT MICHAEL CULLUM- Wingate University
ANGELA MICHELLE HAMILTON- Harford Community College
ZACKARY ADAM BERENDS BOWSER- Harford Community College
VINCENT CULOTTA IV- Harford Community College
NICHOLAS OWEN HAMPSHIRE- Harford Community College
ASHLEY IRENE BERTUZZI- Undecided
JOHN ANTHONY D’AGOSTINO- Penn State York
KELSEY LOUISE HANGELAND- West Virginia Wesleyan College
LINDSAY NICOLE BEYER- Stevenson University
KATIE LYNN D’ANNA- Harford Community College
STEPHANIE NICOLE HARKINS- Harford Community College
SHELBI CHARLIZE BLACKISTON- Harford Community College
TIMOTHY GERALD DAUGHERTY- Harford Community College
JACOB MICHAEL HARRIS- Marines
AMBER LEIGH BLAKEMAN- Harford Community College
JEREMY SCOTT DENBOW- Employment
TAYLOR CAITLIN-NOELLE HARRIS- Undecided
TAYLOR ALEXA BLEDSOE- Penn State University (York)
NOAH JARRETT DICKERSON- University of Maryland College Park
JACOB DILLON HECHT- Israel Defense Forces
SYDNEY ALYSE BLUESTEIN- Israel (Traveling)
ELLEN MARIE DIGIACINTO- Harford Community College
JUSTIN MATTHEW HEDRICK- Stevenson University
AMANDA LYNN BOCEK- Harford Community College
MICHELLE NICOLE DIPIETRO- Harford Community College
PHILLIP JOHN HEMLING- Harford Community College
MARTINA RENEE BOLLER- Towson University
BRETT AARON DOANE- Employment
LORIANNE HILL- Harford Community College
CASSIDY LEIGH BONWIT- Harford Community College
KEVIN JOSEPH DOLL- Harford Community College
ALEKSANDRA MICHELLE HINNANT- Reinhardt University
CANDACE LYNN BORN- Harford Community College
JAKE ROBERT DONOHOE- High Point University
KRISTIN LOUISE HOBSON- Harford Community College
KATELYN MARIE BOWSER- Harford Community College
TERENCE EDWARD DOUD IV- Employment
JUNE ELIZABETH HODGE- Employment
JACOB RYAN BRADY- Stevenson University
DOUGLAS WILLIAM DOUGHERTY- Harford Community College
MOLLY ANN HOHENBERGER- Harford Community College
ZACHERY EDWARD BRADY- Stevenson University
SHANE DAVID DOUGHERTY- Sheffield Institute for Recording Engineering
DANIELLE MARIE HOROSCHAK- Queens University of Charlotte
NATHAN JOSEPH BROCKMEYER- Frostburg State University
KARA MAE DRAGUNAS- Towson University
KATIE LYNN HOWSER- Harford Community College
JUSTIN RAY BROOKS- Harford Community College
MADISON EMMALEE DRANBAUER- West Virginia University
CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH HUBBARD- Harford Community College
MORGAN BROWN- Employment
MEAGAN LEIGH DUFF- Employment
DAVID JEFFREY HUBBARD- Army
RACHEL MARIE BROWN- Harford Community College
TIMOTHY STEPHEN DYKES- Employment (Collision Repair/ Custom Auto)
KIMBERLY ANNE HUTCHINS- Penn State York
TIMOTHY AARON BROWN- Harford Community College
CHRISTOPHER DANIEL EDWARDS- Undecided
MATTHEW RYAN HYDE- Towson University
CHELSEA NICHOLE BROWNING- International Beauty School of Bel Air
HARLEY LEE EDWARDS- Harford Community College
ALEXANDRA NICOLE JACOBS- McDaniel College
ELIZABETH GRACE BRUCKSCH- Harford Community College
CODY LEE ELLIS- Employment
JENNA ALEXIS JACOBSON- Harford Community College
SARAH ANNE BRUCKSCH- Harford Community College
ALEXIS VICTORIA EVERS- Curry College
JOHN CHARLES JEFFRIES- Harford Community College
JACOB ROBERT BRUNO- Employment (MD State Trooper)
TINA MARIE EVOSEVICH- Harford Community College
LUKE THOMAS KAHLER- Military
ALISON NICOLE BRUSH- Harford Community College
TAYLOR MARIE FEISS- Harford Community College
MEGHIN LYNN KENDZIERSKI- Community College of Baltimore County
CAITLIN KIMBALL BRYAN- Harford Community College
KAYLA NICOLE FELTER- Harford Community College
BENJAMIN ALEXANDER KENLEY- Salisbury University
KELLI BULLOCK- Virginia Tech
TAYLOR LYNN FESTERMAN- Stevenson University
LINDSEY MARIE KIDD- Harford Community College
RYAN MITCHELL BURTON- Harford Community College
RYAN ALEXANDER FOLTZ- Wingate University
SHELBY LYNN KIMBLE- Harford Community College
CARLA MICHELLE CACHOLA- Towson University
HALEY NICOLE FORD- Penn State University
AUTUMN CIERRA KLEIN- Employment
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ALEXANDER BENJAMIN KLINE- Harford Community College
CHRISTIAN LEMASTER POSKO- Harford Community College
SARA MEGAN STURTECKY- West Virginia University
ALEXANDER MATTHEW KLING- Undecided
JACOB NELSON PRESTON- Undecided
KELSEY MARIE SUTTON- University of Maryland College Park
ANDREW SCOTT KRAFT- Harford Community College
JAMES ANTHONY PRICE IV- Harford Community College
GREGORY MARTIN SWANK- Undecided
ZACHARY ALLEN KRAFT- Employment
BRITTANY MARIE PRITCHETT- Salisbury University
LOGAN ELIZABETH TAUSON- Undecided
JENNIFER MICHELLE KUYAWA- Harford Community College
MICHAEL JAMES PRIVETT II- Employment
ADGGIE VICTORIA TERRY- Army
MICHAEL ROBERT LAMANTIA- Towson University
JERRICA LYNN REED- Harford Community College
EMMA COKER THIES- Eastern Nazarene College
TREVOR ALEXANDER LANE- Harford Community College
KIRSTEN NICHOLE REILLY- East Carolina University
BRANDON JAMES THORN- Undecided
KRISTEN RENEE LANGAN- University of Maryland College Park
FRANK ROBERT REYNOLDS- Stevenson University
JESSICA ALLISON DAKOTA THORN- Harford Community College
ALEXANDER PATRICK LASCOLA- Marines
SAMUEL RAMSAY RICHARDSON- Virginia Tech
BRIANNA LYN TIEDEMAN- Thiel College
JESSICA DANIELLE LEILICH- West Virginia University
JACOB RUSSELL ROBINSON- Harford Community College
DYLAN SAMUEL TIPTON- Harford Community College
BENJAMIN CONNOR LEISS- Harford Community College
ALEXANDRA NICOLE ROEMER- Washington College
MITCHELL FREMONT TRACY- University of Maryland College Park
TYLER GREGG LENANE- Harford Community College
GENEVIEVE IRENE ROGERS- Undecided
KRISTEN ASHELY TRAWINSKI- High Point University
TIMOTHY CHARLES LENNON- Community College of Baltimore County
JOHN ALEXANDER ROMAN- Harford Community College
VICTORIA LAURA TRESHMAN- Harford Community College
CARL WILMER RUMSEY III- Undecided
RYAN GRAHAM TRILLER- Mount St. Mary’s University
MATTHEW VINCENT RUSSO- Lynchburg College
CODY DALTON TURNER- Stevenson University
JESSICA LAUREN RUTHERFORD- Robert Morris University
STEVEN JAMES UKURA JR.- Undecided
AMANDA BROOKE SADLER- Harford Community College
MICHAEL ALEXANDER USTASZEWSKI- Employment
JARED LANE SADLER- Employment (Automotive)
JENNA ERIN VALENTINE- Harford Community College
JACOB WILLIAM SAYLER- Harford Community College
MARK EDWARD VAN METER- Employment
DAVID CHARLES SCHEUERMAN- Harford Community College
CHRISTINA MARIE VERZI- Harford Community College
SAMANTHA PAIGE SCHOLZ- University of Maryland College Park
ANTHONY MICHAEL WAITE II- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MEGAN ELIZABETH SCHOTT- Mount St. Mary’s University
MEGAN KATHLEEN WALTIMYER- Harford Community College
MORGAN TAYLOR SCHWARZ- Harford Community College
JAMES THOMAS WEBB- Undecided
JEFFREY TODD SCOTT- Harford Community College
ALLY ROSE WELCH- Robert Paul Academy
NICOLE ELIZABETH SCOTT- Harford Community College
KYLE ALTON WHITE- Harford Community College
JOHN MICHAEL SEADLER- Harford Community College
ANNA MARIE WILLETTE- Eastern Michigan University
BRIAN CARL SEISER JR.- Employment
SAVANNAH RACHEL WILLIAMS- York College of Pennsylvania
TYLER PAUL SHARPE- Undecided
SYDNEY MORGAN WILLIAMS- Americorps
JONATHAN CONNOR SHAUGHNESSY- Harford Community College
ASHLEIGH MARIE WILMOTH- Harford Community College/ Employment
JALEN MAURICE SHAW- Employment
JESSICA MORGAN WILSON- Undecided
MOLLY ANN SHEPHARD- St. Mary’s College of Maryland
CODY MICHAEL WISNOM- Harford Community College
SUMMER LANG SHIFFLETT- Harford Community College
TARA ELIZABETH WOOTEN- Harford Community College
KATHRYN JENNIFER MONKS- Undecided
MICHAEL ANDREW SHINDLEDECKER- University of Maryland College Park
BRENDA LYNN WUNNER- York College
ADAM MICHAEL MONTICELLO- Harford Community College
KENNEDY WHATLEY SHINNICK- University of Tennessee
CODY ADAM MOORE-MORRIS- Undecided
MEGAN ELIZABETH SHIVE- Harford Community College
MATTHEW THOMAS MORELAND- Towson University
CHAD THOMAS SHORT- University of Maryland Baltimore County
JAMES VINCENT MUNCHEL JR.- Harford Community College
ROBERT ALEXANDER P SIX- University of Maryland Baltimore County
LINDSEY ELIZABETH YATES MURRAY- Harford Community College
JEREMY CHRISTOPHER SKRZYPIEC- Harford Community College
SKYLAR BLAKE MYERS- Harford Community College
BRANDI VICTORIA SMITH- Harford Community College
PATRICK JAMES NEAL- Susquehanna University
CALEB JOHN SMITH- Harford Community College
ALYSSA ANN OGRYSKO- James Madison University
JACOB MICHAEL SMITH- Employment
OZIOMA ALLISON ONYEKWERE- Morgan State University
JEFFREY ANDREW SMITH- Harford Community College
KYLE RICHARD ORLANDO- University of Maryland College Park
JEREMY DAVID SMITH- Harford Community College
BRIANA ALYSA OTTE- Towson University
ERIC JOSPEPH SNEE- Harford Community College
JORDAN ISAAC PACHINO- Harford Community College
EDSEL ALFRED SPELLMAN III- Harford Community College
TIMOTHY PAUL PANUSKA JR.- Undecided
TIMOTHY JOHN SPRINGER- Millersville University
TRAVIS WAYNE PAPPAS- Employment (BGE)
SCOTT CAMERON STEVENSON- Employment
LUKE HUNTER PARFREY- York College of Pennsylvania
JONATHAN EDWARD STEWART- Delaware Valley College
ROBERT ANTHONY PARKS JR.- Earlbeck Corporation
MATTHEW ROBERT STIKE- Undecided
WOODROW WILSON PERDUE III- Harford Community College
SAMANTHA LEE STILL- University of Maryland College Park
ERIN CATHLEEN PETTY- Millersville University
ASHLEY RENEE STREETER-Harford Community College
JORDAN PAUL PHIPPS- Harford Community College
MORGAN ALEXANDER STREETER- Frostburg State University
MEGAN LYNN PLUMMER- Temple University
KATHRYN JOYCE STUBING- Undecided
AMBER LOUISE LITTLE- Harford Community College MICHAEL LUCALL- Harford Community College MICHAEL ALBERT LUCZAK- Harford Community College DUSTIN HAYES MADDRON- Undecided AMY MICHELLE MAENNER- St. Mary’s College of Maryland JENNA ELIZABETH MAGNESS- Harford Community College ELSWORTH CARL MANAHAN- Undecided AMANDA MICHELLE MARLEY- Mercyhurst College ASHLEY GAIL MAY- Employment KYLE EDWARD MCCURRY- Harford Community College MICHELLE ANNE MEEDER- University of South Carolina TIMOTHY HOGAN MEEHAN- Harford Community College KATLYN ASHLEY MERGLER- Harford Community College BENJAMIN JOHN MILLER- University of Maryland College Park BROOKS ANTHONY MILLER- Art Institute of Philadelphia TYLER MICHAEL MILLER- Harford Community College VELVET VALEANE MILLER- Harford Community College SHELBY ELIZABETH MINK- Harford Community College HANNAH MARIE MITCHELL- York Technical Institute
REBECC ANNA ZELLER- Harford Community College TARAH ASHLEIGH ZIMMERMAN- Harford Community College
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“I played on my high school basketball team that played in 3 state final games. I also played when my coach won her 100th straight game. We were a power house.” ~ Mrs. James
...be sent to the office. “Ok...so I only got in trouble once, but it was a big one.” ~ Mr. Burrows
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...lead their team to a winning championship! “I have been part of championship teams and played in a national championship game at IUP. The goal and expectation here is to win.” ~ Mr. Brinkman
“I was never sent to the office in my life. I was a nerd and intended to get the best grades I could.” ~ Ms. Duncan
...skip school. “I had a tendency to be sick when I was not, or take a wrong turn to school.” ~ Mr. Kapinos
...bring pep to the pep rally. “My school didn’t function without my school spirit.” ~ Mr. Cummings
“I always take pride in the school I’m part of.” ~ Mrs. Rosales
“It’s so funny to me that students think I was most likely to skip school. I was actually a really good kid; I can’t remember even one time that I skipped. I don’t think I was ever sneaky enough to get away with it. Plus, my parents would have killed me.” ~ Ms. Hart
Other teacher awards: Most likely to have a messy dorm room in college: Mr. Dougherty and Mrs. Jones-Knoll. Most likely to be Mr./Mrs. Webster Dictionary: Mr. Blake and Mrs. Harward. Most likely to come home after curfew: Mr. Green and Mrs. Williams.
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...be Prom King/Queen. “I felt honored to be selected by the students as someone who was likely to be the prom queen. It even makes me a bit teary eyed.” ~ Mrs. Yohn
“I actually was Homecoming King my senior year in high school so this was not a surprising win.” ~ Mr. Liebel
...be best actress/actor.
...save the day!
“I acted in high school.” ~Mrs. Green
“I worked hard and won the lead role in Guys and Dolls, but gave it up when I found out it was my girl friend’s prom.” ~Mr. Malone
ot be “I would n e the able to sav out my world with elp.” students h ly ~Ms. Cassil
...be the high school Valedictorian. “When I graduated everyone wondered what my class rank was, although to this day no one knows.” ~ Mrs. Velcenbach
“I was 10th in my class at Edgewood.” ~ Mr. Procell
“Whether it’s as a teacher with students, or as a parent, I try to be dependable and reliable to come through for people when they need me.” ~ Mr. Knoll
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What does it take to be a winner?
Reynolds lives high school on the field FRANKIE REYNOLDS Senior Columnist
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What is your best memory from high school? The first day of school? The senior prom? For most students who play sports, their best memories come on the field. Being a student athlete takes a lot of commitment. Not only do the students have to excel on the field every day until at least 5PM, but they have to keep up with their studies as well. The pressure they experience is both on and off the field not only to be one of the more influential people in the school, but also to produce the scores and the grades. From personal experience, I can tell you there is nothing like being on a good sports team. Through 4 years of football, we had an overall record of 34-7 and a trip to the playoffs during both the seasons that I was on varsity. The bonds you make on a football team, or any sports team, for that matter, are almost indescribable. Spending upwards of 3 hours a day together outside of school helps people develop friendships right off the bat in high school. But no one joins a sports team just to create life-long bonds; they join to do one thing and one thing only- to win. No one likes to lose; it is a fact. There is no greater feeling in this world than supporting a team that wins a game in the final seconds. There is no way to describe the way I felt standing on that football field in week one of the 2010 football season with 49 seconds left on the clock; calling out defensive plays so that we could hold a 31-21 lead over the Hereford Bulls to defeat them for the first time in this high schools long history. I cannot explain the way I felt during my junior year when we played Elkton, and I watched Brandon Bayer play quarterback for the first time in his life and literally walk with ease down the field on the final drive of the game- running a wild-cat offense that we had never practiced beforeto win us the game. The adrenaline rush I got when I would look up into the stands every week and see thousands of people staring back down was nothing short of amazing. However, whether you believe it or not, this is not the real reason we play sports. Have you ever been so passionate about something that once it’s gone you would do anything to do it one last time? No one runs out in 100 degree weather every day after school because they want to win. No one does it to get into the “popular” clique at school, or to do so well that they can brag about it to all of their peers. Did Derrick Rose brag when he recently won the NBA MVP? Did Aaron Rodgers brag when he won the Super Bowl XLV MVP? No. They only expressed their love for the game, and that is why we do it. We go through the tortures of practice each and every day for months because deep down we love the sport as much as anything. I think I speak for everyone who will be moving on after high school and who will not be playing sports in college when I say that we would give anything for one more chance at being on the field during the last play of a close game. As a senior moving on from high school, the only real advice I can give to the underclassmen entering the next stages of their lives is to pursue what you are passionate about. Whether it is music, sports, or drama, do it because you love it, because when it is gone you won’t want to have any regrets. You’ll want to cherish all of the great memories you’ve had in high school, and I’m glad I can safely say that I’m one of the few who will remember living high school on the field, and not watching it from the sidelines.
In the name of teamwork,
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Come together... BRI TIEDEMAN Senior Columnist To those of you who make an effort every day to be a team player, you rock. Your commitments have made my experience as a North Harford Hawks tennis player one of the most memorable of my entire high school career. Soon I’ll walk off the courts and across the stage of the last 12 years of my life. Soon I’ll be in college, with a different team, a different court, a different expe-
rience. I hope with everything I have that my experience is half as welcoming, half as supportive, and half as committed as my team in high school, because that would be enough. It’s the best feeling in the world to know that someone, somewhere, is always there for you. For just a few moments and just a few memories, nothing else in the world matters besides doing what you love and sharing your experience with people who love the same sport. For just those few moments, tennis, or lacrosse, or football, or volleyball, is the only thing that’s important. The only thing. For those of you who contributed to my unforgettable experiences on the tennis court, thank you so much. You will always be a part of me, whether I’m playing on the court, or cheering on the sidelines. To those of you who can’t say the same after a sports season, I’m so sorry. You missed out on
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an irreplaceable opportunity; I hope someday, some season, you get another chance. What you all failed to realize this time was that everyone gave you a chance. Everyone wanted you to be a part of what we were creating; a team. See, the thing is that it doesn’t matter if you get stuck in the rain. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the bus for 2 hours. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like the coaches. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like each other. It doesn’t matter if you win, and it doesn’t matter if you lose. It doesn’t matter. What matters, the only thing that matters, is that each and every one of you plays tennis. You play tennis. Or you play football. Or you play volleyball. That’s it. All you have to do is play your sport…together. And you could be a team. If tennis, lacrosse, football, volleyball, or whatever, is what you play, then that’s what’s important. The boyfriends, the badmouthing, the extra conditioning, the rough weekend you had;
that’s nothing. Absolutely nothing. When you’re on the court, the field, the track, all of that stuff is nothing. It has to be. A true team is built with individual commitment to a group effort. You commit - you get the glue. You fully commit - you get the bricks. Each player fully commits - you get a brick house and no one can blow it down. Your team needs the commitment and the support and the drive from each of its members to succeed. Your team feeds off of each player’s dedication and love for the sport. But there has to be both. If you don’t have both, don’t try out. Please don’t try out. Your team doesn’t deserve half-commitment. As for the rest of you, your team knows you have the love and they also know that you have the dedication and desire; that same team will help you put all of these characteristics together, no matter what. That’s what being a teammate is all about.
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SPECIAL REPORT:
Jarrettsville cheer squad competes successfully KAITLIN DUNN Reporter You may have seen them walking around the building in Grand Champion jackets, but these young ladies aren’t just making headlines at NH. They are achieving notoriety both on the local and national cheerleading scene. On May 11, the US finals for cheerleading and dance took place in Washington, DC, and the Jarrettsville Spirit Cheer Team took first place. Five North Harford High students are on this squad, including freshmen Marykate Brown, Taylor Stower, and Haley Wernz and sophomores Julz Harvey and Samantha Kres. The girls
It’s awesome that we have been working so hard for this, and now we can really call ourselves U.S. Champions. -Julz Harvey compete on the rec team, consisting of 28 girls ages 13-15. The squad, which is a combination of 2 fall teams, begins practicing in December. This season, they won several championships. They placed first of 3 teams in the Keystone Classic in February, second in the Reach the Beach Nationals in March, and first in the UMBC Championship. Additionally, the girls were recognized as Grand Champions of Level 3, received the Sensational Stunts Award, and placed first of 5 teams in other competitions. The squad was the level 3 Grand Champion at the Season End Championship and also won the US finals. Brown said, “Our squad has gone 3 times to the US finals and each time has been a good experience bonding with all the girls on the squad. The US finals was the first event in which all 28 girls competed. “It was amazing that we were able to compete for the first time as a full team and still succeed,” said Harvey. “It’s awesome that we have been working so hard for this, and now we can really call ourselves US Champions.”
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BASEBALL
Overall final record: 13 - 4 Place in conference: Second behind C.Milton Wright High School Tournament details: The Hawks had a bye their first round and played their second round Monday, May 16. Their overall goal is to win the Regional Championship and continue on at States. “We’ve worked on hitting, we’ve worked on defense, we’ve worked on all kinds of situations, we’ve worked on rundowns. They’re well prepared,” said Coach Tim Larrimore Coach’s choice highlight game: 5/10/2011 @ Perryville - The Hawks were down 3-6 going into the sixth inning and came back in the bottom of the seventh and won 7-6.
BOYS LACROSSE
Record: 10-5 Hardest game of the season: Fallston Captain Matt Russo: “It was a fun and successful season and I will miss the experience of playing in high school. It was a good way to end the season and even though we lost to Fallston it was a good game.” Coach Green: “We are proud of the way the team played this season. We overcame a lot of adversities, injuries, and ineligibility.” Highlights: On May 11, in the Regional game against Fallston the team proved to play a strong game and did better than expected. Even though they lost 15-10 “it was a good game and it’s always exciting to play Fallston,” said Green.
SOFTBALL
Record: 7-11 Hardest game of the season: C. Milton Wright Rebecca Kappel: “I enjoyed this softball season because the team spirit was indescribable and we put forth 100% effort in all of our games. Although this season is coming to a close, I can’t wait until next year.” Coach Cummings: “Varsity softball had a great season, going 7 and 11 overall, and we are hoping to do well in the regional tournament” Highlights: “Our best game was against Rising Sun, even though we lost, because our pitching and defense was unstoppable” – Joel Cummings
GIRLS LACROSSE
Wrap-Up: “I think we’re at our peak heading into regionals. We had the best draw we could possibly get,” said Coach Murdy. Toughest Competition: Towson or Fallston Hopes for next year: “We will have a super strong team next year. We have lots of young players who learned a lot this year. They will be coming up with maturity and skill that they didn’t have this year,” said Murdy. Leaving player: “We’ll go so far and I think we can go to states. I’m rooting for the team. We have utilized so much potential that our team has and I really believe in us,” said injured player Haley Ford. UCBAC May 10-11 results: Megan Schott won the 1600 and 3200 in school record times of 5:20.15 and 11:26.0. Marcus Ramsey placed second in the high jump with a jump of 5 feet 10 inches. Tom Carman placed third in the pole vault with a vault of 11 feet. Gabe Lackey placed fourth in the pole vault with a vault of 10’6”.Kevin Mackey placed eighth in the shot put. Sarah Cullum placed eighth in the 3200 meter run. Kyle Orlando placed fifth and sixth in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. Mike Lamantia placed seventh in the 3200 meter run. Carla Cachola: “I’m so proud of everybody on this team, we’ve all worked so hard and improved so much this season.” Coach Banjamin: “We hope to qualify as many athletes as possible for the State meet.”
TRACK & FIELD
TENNIS
Record: 8-4 UCBAC: Six and Thompson placed second in Counties, Cox placed third, and Matta and Kufera placed third. Who played in Regionals: Bri Tiedeman, Malone Mislak, Kevin Thompson, Kyle Six, Alex Cox, Jake Natale, John Greene, Kayla Hamel, Sarah Sanders, Elyse Kufera, Claire Matta Malone Mislak: “We had a really good season. It was good to bond with the players from the other teams. I can’t wait for Regionals!” Bri Tiedeman: “I know I’m not walking away from my last varsity tennis season without my team behind me. Our season was a little rocky but we came a long way. Next season, that same team will return minus just 2 seniors. They’ll go hard no matter how rocky it is; we always do.”
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Congratulations to those North Harford students who were honored at the 26th Annual Al Cesky Scholarship Fund Awards Banquet!
BEN MILLER & MICHELLE MEEDER Nominations were based on the graduating high schools student’s academic and athletic achievement along with demonstrated leadership and community service experience. Miller(University of MD College Park) and Meeder(University of South Carolina) each received a $2,000 scholarship.
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College Bound Athletes
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JESS RUTHERFORD
JAKE DONOHOE
Lacrosse (Penn State)
Lacrosse (Robert Morris University)
Lacrosse (High Point University)
MEGAN SCHOTT
RYAN TRILLER
ANNA WILLETTE
TOM CARMAN
Cross Country & Track (Mount St.Marys)
Golf (Mount St.Marys)
Gymnastics (Eastern Michigan University)
Wrestling & Pole Vaulting (UMBC)
DIVISION
DIVISION
HALEY FORD
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DIVISION
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RYAN FOLTZ
SCOTT CULLUM
DANIELLE HOROSCHAK
Lacrosse (Wingate University)
Lacrosse (Wingate University)
Lacrosse (Queens University of Charlotte)
ELIZABETH GENOVESE
KELSEY HANGELAND
AMANDA MARLEY
Field Hockey (Stonehill College)
Softball (West Virginia Wesleyan)
Cross Country (Mercyhurst College)
Benny Kenley – Football (Salisbury) Brandon Bayer – Football (Stevenson University) Cody Turner – Football (Stevenson University) Nate Brockmeyer – Football (Frostburg) Margaret Gill – Lacrosse & Field Hockey (Stevenson University) Molly Shephard – Cross Country (St. Marys College of Maryland) Jonathan Stewart – Cross Country (Delaware Valley College) Patrick Neal – Golf (Susquehanna University) Lexi Jacobs – Swimming (McDaniel College) Bri Tiedeman – Tennis (Thiel College) Lexy Evers – Cheerleading (Curry College)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Jake Sayler – Baseball (HCC) Christina Verzi – Soccer (HCC) Justin Brooks – Soccer (HCC) Lorianne Hill – Soccer (HCC) Jamie Price – Lacrosse (HCC) Brandi Smith – Volleyball (HCC) COMPILED BY Amanda Marley Kristen Trawinski Bri Tiedeman