NORTH HARFORD HIGH SCHOOL 211 PYLESVILLE ROAD, PYLESVILLE, MD 21132 (410) 638-3650
MY.HSJ.ORG/HAWKS VOLUME 42, ISSUE 8
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
New places, new faces at ‘The Nest’; NH Hawks welcome staff members MORGAN KNOX Reporter
As the doors to North Harford opened on the first day of school, students were greeted by many familiar faces along with lots of new additions to the staff. The science department has added two new members this year. Mr. Andrew Barrett and Ms. Dana Riskalla round out an impressive group of veteran educators. Barrett said he is looking forward to “learning just as much as I hope to teach my students.” Fellow new teacher, Riskalla, is also looking to make her mark. She hopes to “make earth science more fun” and she looks forward to “teaching AP environmental science.” The science department is not the only department embracing fellow new teachers. In math, the equation of who will teach what has been balanced by the arrival of Mrs. Erin Keene, Mrs. Wenke Porter, and Mr. Joel Cecchini. Adjusting to a new school can be challenging, but
Keene welcomes the opportunity. “I am excited about getting to know all of the students and participate in all of the school activities,” said Keene.
Along with math and science departments, North Harford has also added new paraeducators. The all-star staff now includes Mindy Knox, Barb Matthews,
Photo credit: Morgan Knox
Teachers (from left to right), Mr. Andrew Barrett, Mr. Joel Ober, Ms. Sara Kane, Mr. Joel Cecchini, and Ms. Dana Riskalla, are additional members to the NH staff.
9/11 commemorated: RACHEL HURLEY Webmaster Over 3,000 innocent people were lost in an attack on the United States, an attack in which hijacked planes were driven into buildings, an attack that defied common sense or reason, and an attack whose repercussions would be felt throughout the world. September 11, 2001 began like any other, but it ended with confusion, sadness, and anger. A decade later to the day, on September 11, 2011, in an attempt to fight against time’s ability to blur memory, the nation united once again to commemorate the profound loss of that fateful day. In New York City, the new National 9/11 Memorial opened in the empty space that had once contained the twin towers. According to huffingtonpost.org, the memorial includes the two largest man-made waterfalls in North America, which cascade into the footprints of the former World Trade Centers. Around the pools, which have been named Reflecting Absence, the names of those who
and Sara Kane. Along with each of the other new school teachers, these paraeducators also have big plans and many expectations for the school year. They have
died in the attacks are carved in bronze panels. “God bless every soul that we lost. God bless the family members who have to endure that loss,” said former New York mayor, Rudolph Giuliani at the memorial opening. According to The New York Times, a ceremony was held at ground zero, attended by and First Lady Obama, Former President and First Lady Bush, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon and the families of the fallen. At this ceremony, bells tolled to mark the specific time in which each horrific act occurred. They began at 8:46am when Americans Airline Flight 11 hit the North Tower, and concluded at 10:28am with the collapse of the North Tower. Only silence followed the solemn reverberations of the bells. In between these moments of silence, the names of each victim were read aloud by family members. The pain on their faces was a fresh reminder that, for some, neither 10 years
come to the North Harford community, excited and willing to share their patient listening skills. knowledge, and teaching ability with the students and fellow staff members. “I look forward to working with kids,” said Kane. This year is a big year for all of the new teachers. “If I can get to it, I would love to see the prom and I would also like to see graduation because some of my kids are graduating,” said Knox. The last addition to the Hawk’s nest is Mr. Joel Ober. He is a video editing teacher hoping to enrich the lives of his students not only this year but in the many years to come. Although NH has added many wonderful additions, they have had to say goodbye to many others. Video editing teacher Mr. Joel Cummings transferred to Edgewood High School to continue teaching. Also science teacher Mrs. Ronnie Cassily and math teacher Mrs. Dianna Liberto have departed from NH.
10 year anniversary recalls past New memorials remember fallen
nor their entire lives would be enough time to understand the tragedy that tore their families apart on that day. As she read her mother’s
Mom, I am proud to be your daughter. You will always be my hero. - Patricia Smith name on the memorial, Patricia Smith said, “Mom, I am proud to be your daughter. You will always be my hero.” In Washington DC, at a parklike memorial in which empty white benches inscribed with the names of the fallen rise from the ground, Navy Admiral Mike Mullen spoke somberly in the shadows of the Pentagon: “Lives ended in this place. Dreams were shattered. Futures were instantly altered. Hopes were
tragically dashed.” According to nps.org, a previously unknown farm field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania will now be the location of a memorial that is being constructed to honor the 40 people who died there when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into the ground. During the 10 year anniversary, the first phase of the memorial was dedicated. It is expected to be finished by 2012. “I think that it is important for people to remember this day,” said senior Liz Proctor. “We have so much in this country that many people do not have. We need to support our troops and fight for our freedom, because without it, life would never be the same.” It’s been 10 years since September 11, 2001, and although these memorials will be unable to replace the overwhelming loss of that day, they will perhaps be a quiet reminder of the best and worst of 9/11: of firefighters running up burning staircases, and of phone calls that went unanswered. These memorials,
and, more importantly, the people who have gathered to these sites, are everlasting monuments that will help ensure that 9/11 forever has a place in memory.
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