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Volume 48, Issue 1 June 13, 2018
Hawks will fly away from Nest; Retirees say goodbye to NHHS ALISON GRAFTON Health and Science Editor At the end of the school year, there is often a transition of teachers, whether it be to a different position, a different school, or retirement, and this year is no different. Mr. Julio Fernandez has been at North Harford for 14 years. He has loved teaching all of his students and “seeing the look on their faces when they catch the concept, when it clicks.” Sophomore Bailey Lynch says that “he taught me a lot of Spanish skills with fun techniques.” The Spanish teacher began his career in Baltimore County. During his time in Harco, he said he has had multiple interesting encounters. He recalls, one day during his softball coaching days, he went out to the field, and “there was a cow on the pitcher’s mound.” Fernandez comments that he has had “so many really good,
memorable moments.” He adds that the NH atmosphere and students made it hard for him to leave, but he is looking forward to being with his grandkids. Mrs. Rosemarie Torbert, a NH secretary, is going to spend
call up to the office, and he would put in a celebrity name. “One day I announced for Pat Sejack and told him he was not in class,” said Torbert. Foundations of technology teacher Mr. Sean Grimm will
different people I have met over the years the most.” Grimm will be moving on to only having one full time job, an auto body shop, where he is the vice president of Grimm Auto Works. He primarily works on painting and “over-
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her retirement being “a southern belle” since she will leaving Harco and heading to North Carolina. Torbert is going to miss all of her coworkers and recalls a time when a former assistant principal gave her names of students to
leave NH at the end of the 2018 school year. Sophomore Cameron LaPlante says that “Mr. Grimm has taught me a lot about mechanics.” After more than 20 years of teaching, Grimm says he will miss his “friends and all the
sees the day to day operations of the company.” Also leaving The Nest is a teacher who has spent 16 of his 34 years at NH. Mr. Ed Benson is the teacher for a variety of history classes, but one of the things he
will miss the most is his A2 class of world history. “On A days, it’s just so much easier to come in because I really like those kids.” His coworkers are also what he will miss, especially, Mr. Brian McCormick and Mr. Russell Blake. “Our paths do not cross anywhere but here,” but Benson is glad he made friends with these coworkers. The special education department will lose one of its veteran para educators, Mrs. Cathy Black. She has been working with the students at The Nest for 15 years and as inclusion helper before that. Black said she has had “too many” memorable moments to count” during her career. She said that everyday she looks forward to “coming to school and working with the students.” Once retired, Black plans to volunteer at her grandchildren’s school as well as “catching up on all the things I put off.” As the end of the 2017-18 school year comes to a close the Hawks will say goodbye to some familiar faces.
At the top: Valedictorian, salutatorian recognized for achievements OLIVIA BECKER Sports Editor As the year comes to a close the race for valedictorian and salutatorian has been finalized. These titles go to the two students who carry the highest cumulative grade point average during their four years if high school. Sara Fernandez was named the valedictorian for the Class of 2018. The seniors plans after high school include majoring in math
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at the University of Maryland. She says, “ I am planning on going to college. Post college, I am planning on working in the government.” Fernandez credits NH for helping her to feel prepared for her next steps, by giving her the opportunity to take a lot of AP classes and by “having wonderful teachers who supported me through every step of the way.” While Fernandez excels in academics, she has also contributed to life at The Nest as a leader and member of many clubs and honor societies including National Honor Society(vice president), Math Honor Society, Best Buddies, DUCKS, STARS, and French Club. Additionally, Fernandez holds a job at Dairy Queen, where she usually works 5 days a week and 5 or more hours a day. Fernandez says her favorite part of high school was the friendships she made with unlikely people. She adds that she “enjoyed watching others branch out and figure out who they are
and what they like to do.” As far as advice she would give to an underclassmen: “Don’t try to be someone you’re not, and while you’re finding yourself, make time to do your homework.” The senior who was named Salutatorian for the Class of 2018 is Lane Kavanaugh. After high school, Kavanaugh said he will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point with a major in mechanical engineering. He adds that after that he hopes to “be a combat engineering officer in the Army.” Kavanaugh says that through his career at NH he has developed time management skills, skills that he says will “help me achieve my goals not only at West Point or in the Army, but in every other stage in my life.” He adds that , “Taking challenging classes and participating in countless other things at NH has developed me as a person, preparing me for the next step in my life.” President of National Honor Society, a member of the Ger-
man and Math Honor Societies, and vice president of the SGA executive board, Kavanaugh also participated in cross country and track during. He adds that outside of school he is “an officer in Civil Air Patrol and was formerly the cadet commander of a squadron of 20+ cadets.” Kavanaugh says that the ability to do all of these activities and still balance his school schedule is what makes him unique among his classmates. Kavanaugh explains how he earned this title with “Having set goals, knowledge of my limits, and an overall resilient attitude really helped me get to where I am today. Supportive friends and family also made things much better.” He also says “it is very cool to know that the results of my determination have finally showed.” The senior feels his favorite part about high school was “meeting so many amazing people.” He adds that he wouldn’t be where he was today without his clos-
Lane Kavanaugh est friends, teachers and mentors. With Kavanaugh’s high school career behind him, he wants all underclassmen to test themselves. He says: “Find your limits and work up from there.” His father always told him to “shoot for the stars.” He replies “Usually, I’d just dismiss that as some dumb saying everyone hears, but it is one of the best pieces of advice I’ve heard. Don’t settle for less. Be the best you can be...”
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June 13, 2018
Authority strikes concern at music festivals; Stepping into fashion D e t r i m e n t a l e f f e c t s o n t e e n a g e r s Photo credit: Cassie Rickey EDITORIAL Summertime, when teens want to have fun and experience new things, but where should the line be drawn between fun and dangerous? It seems as though music festivals have been all the rage recently, but parents and authorities need to make better decisions when it comes to protecting teenagers at these events. Underage drinking has become a huge fad in recent years, especially at music festivals such as, Firefly, SnowGlobe, Coachella, and even at concerts. Yet even though it has become so widespread, it still goes unaddressed by many. In 2016, the largest issue at SnowGlobe music festival was teen drinking, according to tahoedailytribune. com. Authorities at events take precautions towards the issues, but how well? As reported by CNN News,
a Chance the Rapper concert in 2017, issued 50 referrals to minors who were under the influence and intoxicated by alcohol. Some attendees at the concert had severe alcohol intoxication, leaving 90 of which, hospitalized after the event. Fox9.com also
Parents and law officers need to do their part... adds, “...tailgating, partying and excessive alcohol consumption was ‘extremely prevalent.’” Not only can drinking as a minor affect their health, it can also take a toll on their future. Hesslerlaw.com vocalized that, “A criminal record can make college admissions and scholarships harder to obtain and even impact the rest of a young person’s life.” This can cause the child to be
unqualified for jobs in the future and can cause major opinion making for later employers. Authorities and police at the venues claim they take necessary precautions, but how well do they enforce the rules and keep them in check? Some festivals or concerts are stricter on their alcohol consumption rules than others. Parents need to also keep in mind there are people of all ages at these events, their intentions may not be the best and could be a dangerous environment for their child. Going back to the Chance the Rapper concert, according to nbcconnecticut.com, “Hartford police have long been vigilant of underage drinking at Xfinity Theatre.” Parents and law officers need to do their part about what is right for teens, and to stand up to terminate underage drinking at music festivals and concerts.
HAILEY DEARES SSC Editor We’ve all judged someone based on what they are wearing. If you don’t think you have, then you are lying to yourself. That’s right, I’m calling you out. I know you’ve rolled your eyes at the people that tuck their sweatpants into their socks. I know you’ve given a dirty glare at the person that wears baggy mom jeans. I also know you’ve given the side eye to that person that wears crocs with 10 billion charms on them. Oh, and I know, I know you’ve audibly gasped at one of BIGGEST fashion crimes: Socks and sandals.
New Royal couple includes blending of cultural norms Photo credit: Staff
JULIA BARSTOW Reporter The wedding of the year took place in May and many people got up at six o’clock and started watching the star studded cast make their way into St. George Chapel and patiently waited until seven when Meghan Markle entered the church to become the Duchess of Sussex.
I’ve always been a huge Royal family fan, and with an African American actress marrying into the prim and proper world of British Royalty, I’m all ears. Being shoved into the spotlight comes with its fair share of criticism, and Markle faced hers as she made her wedding plans. The wedding accommodated the mixing of the two different cultures. Markle, a biracial woman, wanted to include elements that reflected her culture into what is typically a very traditional royal wedding. Bishop Michael Bruce Curry made history as the first-ever American to be invited to speak at a British royal wedding. He quoted Martin Luther king and
made a passionate plea about love between any two people. Just before the couple said their I do’s, The Kingdom choir, a gospel choir led by Karen Gibson, sang a rendition of the classic song “Stand by me”. The choir is also not from the United States they are is a multicultural group from Southeast England. While an impassioned pastor and a fabulous choir are not uncommon at a wedding service, there was something remarkable about seeing old traditions blend with new ones for a beautifully crafted wedding. As though the pastor and choir were not enough to showcase at this event, 19 year old cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, also
performed for the wedding guests. And while these things were beautiful and moving, it was clear that the media was not quite sure how to cover them. In fact, some reports discussed that Harry’s family looked uncomfortable while the Bishop spoke about slavery to salvation. Those covering the event described Curry as “much too loud and disrespectful” and “it’s supposed to be a family wedding.” Both backgrounds of Megan and Harry are equally important. Frankly, finding a way to blend them in a meaningful and spiritual way speaks volumes about their character and about the values they have. And that IS royalty.
Well, you might mock them, but socks and sandals are my thing. In fact, you can spot me at school daily with my signature Birkenstocks and pattern socks. Freshman year I would be ashamed of that. Now I embrace it. My motto- my feet, my life. If you are spending the bulk of your day worrying about what others are wearing on their feet, you must not have a very interesting existence. Or you just have a weird foot fetish. High schoolers are like the jury in the courtroom of life. They look at every aspect of a person and make judgements about their character based on what we can assume about them based on what they are wearing. That’s like assuming a geode is ugly just because you can’t see the gorgeous colored crystals underneath. Comfort should be the priority in school, it’s not North Harford fashion week. We are here to learn, not to impress everyone or to win the best dressed award. The hallways are definitely not a runway. Jeans are one of the most uncomfortable things ever. I would rather wear sweats on the daily than suffer the physical turmoil wearing jeans causes. That kind of suffering is pointless. So, wear what you want every day, wear what makes you happy or comfortable. Go outside of your comfort zone and wear those vibrant patterned pants. Wear something crazy just because you can, and because it makes you happy. People’s opinions in high school don’t matter. That one girl in your English class that makes fun of your shoes is probably not going to make it far in life if all she has time to notice is what you have on your feet on a random Tuesday. Just saying.
Drama in dreamland: Making, meeting expectations in your mind Photo credit: Cassie Rickey toasty. Soon you begin to drift off,
REBEKAH KEATON Reporter It 10 o’clock or so and you just finished a long day. All your homework is complete, and you’re laying in your bed nice and
and the last thing you see is your bedroom. Once you find yourself in a deep sleep, you look really good, I mean Jennifer Lopez good. You have your hair in nice long bouncy curls, and your makeup soft and natural like Emma Watson’s. You are hanging out with your friends doing something you love like playing mini-golf, bowling at Forest Hill Lanes, or walking in the mall. BAM, it hits you quicker than a cheetah.
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Across the way you see your crush. You’re confident and nothing can stop you from talking to that special someone because it’s your dream. You’re hanging out with them, and you don’t have nervous palm sweats or stutter. Everything is perfect. Immediately, the 5 o’clock alarm goes off just as the dream was getting good. It stinks even worse than driving past a farm on a hot spring day after they just fertilized the soil, so you lie there and sulk for a few seconds. You
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remember how good you looked, and the image is still fresh in your mind. Now, since you know that you have the same makeup and outfit as in the dream, you sprint out of bed like Olympic medalist Usain Bolt and try to recreate the moment. You scramble around your closet and you look for the perfect outfit for what seems like forever but is actually only ten minutes. You check the time, and you realize that you won’t have enough to do your hair and
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makeup if you don’t hurry. So, you pick something that looks vaguely like your dream, but it isn’t perfect. When you are all done getting ready, you do one last quick look in the mirror. You know it’s no J. Lo, but you still look good. At school, you know you have class with your special someone first period. You get sit down at your desk, and turn your head to catch the eye of your dreamy guy. Only he’s absent today. And you decide you should just have stayed in bed.
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Court system failing: Letting children go unchecked
PHOTO CREDIT: Allen Allen VIEWPOINT On Monday, May 21, officer Amy Caprio was responding to a suspicious vehicle call in Perry Hall. The four suspects who were also involved in a number of robberies in the area ran over Officer Caprio with a stolen vehicle after her numerous commands to get out of the vehicle. She was rushed to a hospital, and later pronounced dead. This tragedy marked the first time in Baltimore County Police Department history that a female officer was killed in the line of
duty. News spread fast over the whole state of Maryland. But most notably, people have been talking about the suspects of the murder, specifically the 16-yearold driver of the car, Dawnta Anthony Harris from Baltimore. Since December, Harris has stolen four cars, skipped numerous court dates, escaped a juvenile center, and skipped out of his house arrest. District Judge Sally Chester spoke of Harris saying, “In the last six months, no offense, but your client is a one man crime wave.” Dawnta Anthony Harris is a
dangerous person, his rap sheet alone is longer than most people’s job resume. Harris is from the Gilmor Homes, a public housing building in West Baltimore- an area notorious for crime. With this many offenses, How was this 16 year old boy allowed so many opportunities? Could this heinous crime have been averted? The juvenile court system has always sparked debate, especially in the Baltimore. Instead of punishment, the juveniles charged are instead rehabilitated and treated. The “three strikes law” states
Continued battle for net neutrality strikes controversy
People around the world are angered over the loss of net neutrality. Ajit Pai made the deciding voter to repeal the 2015 Net Neutrality protections, in spite of colossal opposition from the American people, Democratic, Republican and independent alike. PHOTO CREDIT: Gage Skidmore EDITORIAL On May 16, 2018, the United States Senate voted 52-47 to reverse the FCC’s “Restoring Internet Freedom Order” via the Congressional Review Act. The “Restoring Internet Freedom Order”, if it goes into effect, would end the public-utility regulation of internet service providers that has occurred since 2015. Opponents of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s repeal say that undoing the net neutrality regulations on ISPs would give them the ability to block and throttle the speed of certain websites in favor of others, give their own websites as well as other large companies such as Google and Disney “fastlanes” or faster connections in exchange for paying a toll that smaller businesses wouldn’t be able to afford. Furthermore, opponents of the repeal also fear that ISPs will create paid packages for websites, much like television channels. Opponents of the repeal include small business,
consumer advocacy groups, most Democrats, tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon, online video creators and many more. This effort to undo Ajit Pai’s net neutrality repeal will now head to the House of Representatives, where it seems as it will be a much steeper battle than in the Senate. In the 52-47 Senate vote, three Republican senators, Susan Collins (ME), John Kennedy (LA) and Lisa Murkowski (AK) broke party lines to decide the vote. Furthermore, another Republican senator, John McCain (AZ) didn’t vote due to his continued battle with brain cancer. The House, however, is split between 234 Republicans and 193 Democrats, with 218 signatures needed in order for the CRA to pass the House, meaning that along with all House Democrats, 25 House Republicans will also have to sign onto the CRA. Furthermore, even if the CRA gets passed the House, it will need to be signed by President Donald Trump in
order for the undoing of Pai’s net neutrality repeal to be complete. Since President Trump was the man who gave Ajit Pai the position of Chairman of the FCC in the first place, Trump signing onto the CRA currently seems unlikely. The fight to save net neutrality isn’t only being fought in Congress, it is also being fought in the courts, with tech companies such as Mozilla, advocacy groups such as Free Press, and even a group of over 20 state’s Attorney Generals, led by NY Att. Gen. Eric Schneiderman have filed lawsuits against the FCC for their decision to roll back the net neutrality rules. Additionally, in spite of the repeal saying that states are preemptively banned from passing their own net neutrality laws, numerous states have already defied this rule. The state governors of New York, Montana, Vermont, Hawaii and New Jersey have all signed executive orders to preserve the old 2015 rules. In the states of Oregon and Washington, laws have even been passed legislatively that are also designed to preserve net neutrality. Two other states, California and New York, might also pass net neutrality laws that would be even stronger than the 2015 rules. The battle to save net neutrality and the free and open internet is being fought on multiple fronts. However, the only reason there has so much momentum to save net neutrality is because of the continued pressure being put onto politicians, Democratic, Republican and Independent are being pressured by their constituents. Now citizens need to contact their representatives of the House in order for the CRA to pass both parts of Congress.
that your punishments start low- maybe just probation or community service. But they work their way up to jail time. In theory, this system would work, but theories don’t save lives or prevent dangerous people from killing. In fact, Juvenile Services reported back in 2017 Baltimore arrests for robberies are up by 9.2 percent. Arrests for felony assault is up by 20 percent. Crime is rampant, yet the overall arrests for minors is down 11 percent. This means that while youth in our surrounding community get gradually more violent, law enforcement is getting increasingly more passive. If we want a safe community, rampant crime must result in increased accountability, and that’s not happening, especially with teen criminals. The system designed to hold these people accountable is broken as we give increasingly lenient punishments to increasingly serious and violent criminals. Assault or rape now gets you house arrest instead of juvenile hall. Obviously, we should not
blame law enforcement for what is happening, nor the state or federal government. Children don’t always understand the severity of their actions, so it is hard to gauge what action really needs to be taken for each individual. But if law enforcement lets minor offenses slide by on multiple occasions, all of a sudden, a stolen candy bar becomes grand larceny. This doesn’t mean first time offenders should get locked up ten years for stealing a candy bar. But the system we have is flawed, and we have to address it. Dawnta Anthony Harris was given more chances than he deserved. We are navigating rough waters in this nation. Obviously the balancing act between too harsh and too lenient punishments is a delicate one but it is one that must be solved. While the solution is not easy, we have an obligation to be there for the youth, to hold them accountable for their actions in our communities long before they turn into hardened criminals who run down officers like Officer Caprio.
Making “cents” of gap between sexes;
Imbalance exists for workers EDITORIAL
differences occur because of a choice of lower paying job, but it is Known as the debate that has also true that they occur because raged on for decades, the wage many women stop receiving pay gap controversy is still creating growth at about age 30—the age conversation. of the average birth. According to research compiled While the women are expected by Lean In and Survey Monkey, to stop focusing on their career to almost 1 in 3 Americans are not act as a mother, the father gets to aware of a wage gap between continue to bump into another sexes. tax bracket. While many are not aware of When the average woman its existence or refuse to believe reaches her peak salary, it is it to be true, the statistics are usually around $60,000 while there to support a gap between when a man reaches his peak the earnings of a man or woman salary, it is usually around $95,000 within the according to same job. the Bureau of Based on Labor. statistics Regarding The largest wage gap within from the a choice of a the United States is in Bureau of lower paying Labor and Louisiana where there is a job, women are Payscale, conditioned 34.7% difference between from childhood men and women in to want to men and women... the same enter more jobs still “female” and do receive “sensitive” different fields than salaries based on their sex. men according to the Institute for The average male software Women’s Policy Research. developer makes 4% more than That would explain the major the average female software difference between salaries developer. as jobs that are known to be The 4% difference may not stereotypical female earn less seem like a lot, but there should money than those known to be be no difference. stereotypical male; it is because How would you feel if someone they are conditioned to have jobs stole $3,000 from you every year that earn less money than jobs because you were a female. that men usually have. What makes matter worse is The largest wage gap within the fact that woman only make the United States is in Louisiana 80% of what men do if you look where there is a 34.7% difference at the average of all women and between men and women, and all men. the smallest wage gap is in Women of color suffer the Washington, D.C. where there worst wage gap. According to is a 10.4% difference according the U.S. Census Bureau, black to the World Economic Forum. women make only 60% of what The difference should not exist white men make, and Hispanic at all, and we need to make some women make only 55% of what change. white men make. So for the skeptics out there: It is true that some of these the wage gap really exists.
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Coaches, athletic programs face difficult decision about gender
Could Falling Branch be going under? VIEWPOINT
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Track and field is a very competitive sport across the country and it is common that boys generally have faster times than girls, especially at the high school level. Physically, young men are built completely different than girls, which may account for why they are often bigger, stronger, and faster. Though this a well-known fact, it is one that is being brought back into discussion as school system’s across the country have to make changes to policies to accommodate transgender athletes. According to researchers, there are varied responses as to how school systems handle transgender athletes. Seven states required that an athlete’s participation in athletics should be determined by the gender indicated on the student-athlete’s certified certificate of birth. 18 states have a case by case review of situations involving transgender athletes. And an additional “16 states prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in all areas and contexts in which the laws already prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex.” So what does this mean? It is clear that school systems everywhere are struggling with how to address this issue fairly and in a way that provides reasonable opportunities for student-athletes to be successful. Specifically, in Maryland, transgender students against
are protected from discrimination based on gender identity. Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) states “each school system should develop and apply criteria for students to participate on interscholastic athletic teams consistent with their bona fide gender identity.” It continues, “To ensure competitive fairness and equal opportunities to participate without discrimination.” In MD, this means that transgender students can participate on the interscholastic athletics team of the student’s birth gender or an athletics teams of the gender that they have transitioned to. No student can simply change their mind about their identity just to compete on a team that otherwise might not be open to them. They have to have medical documentation (hormonal therapy, sexual reassignment surgery, counseling, etc.) confirming transition of gender. HCPS is no different than countless other counties in the state and in the country who have to make difficult decisions about how to handle athletes who are transitioning from male to female. While it is impressive and admirable that certain students have the confidence desire to make the choice to transition, the result is sometimes incredibly tricky decisions for coaches, athletes and others who are involved in high school athletics.
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County’s best kept secret. It’s about time. This meeting was long overdue and perfectly timed since summer is just around the corner. Several speakers including Andrew Hagen, Rocks State Park Manager, Ranger Steve McCoy, and the Regional Manager of the MD Park proposed solutions to resolve the overuse and eliminate negative impacts on the commu-
Over the years, one of Harford County’s treasures, Kilgore Falls, more commonly known as Falling Branch, has become threatened by tourists. The mass tourism does not only disturb the wildlife in the park, but the people living around the falls as well. While having a hotspot in Harford County is very exciting and great for tourism, and potentially small business, ...in the best interest of the park, one must also reofficials have decided they will alize the damage visitors potentialtry to have Kilgore Falls removed ly could be doing from tourist travel sights like to the environVisitharford.com and Trip Adment. After visiting the Falls, it is visor in order to minimize foot not uncommon traffic on the trails and keep the to find scattered wrappers, alcohol, water clean. drug paraphernalia, and trash left there by tourists. As a result, the area is a less than nity. The meeting was heavily atdesirable place for locals to contended by residents living on Cltinue to visit. ermont Mill Road, Falling Branch County councilman Chad Road, and Red Bridge Road as Shrodes has had numerous and well as members of St. Mary’s extensive conversations with Church. After presentations from many high level representatives numerous speakers, a majority of from the DNR, who have exattendees expressed interest in pressed their awareness of the issues that are impacting the Falls completely closing the Kilgore as a result of overuse. Anyone Falls area completely to the pubwho lives in the area would agree lic. Real people were able to share that overuse is somewhat of an their own stories about the Falls understatement. Ask those who as well as what they thought live nearby about the issues with should be done in response to the parking and vandalism that beissues occurring. In short, the gins the minute the weather gets community is trying to prevent nice. stupid people from doing stupid A meeting was held on May 21, things at what was once a favorat Whiteford Library to discuss ite place for may in the area. actions Harford County should Proposals included prohibittake to protect the wellbeing of ing swimming, pets, strollers, what at one time was Harford
jumping from rock formations into the water, and alcohol use at Kilgore Falls. When you tell someone they can’t do something, they will get the itch to want to do it more. With that said, will tourists be willing to give up the chance to take a dip or the thrill of climbing a big rock? Only time will tell, but this seems like an unlikely solution to the problem at hand. Sadly, in the best interest of the park, officials have decided they will try to have Kilgore Falls removed from tourist travel sights like visitharford.com and Trip Advisor in order to minimize foot traffic on the trails and keep the water clean. Along with putting up multiple, bilingual signs and warnings regarding parking violations, and prohibited activities at the park, as well as a electronic sign board to inform visitors when the park is at capacity in order to keep traffic moving safely. Will something as simple as a sign deter tourists from taking part in prohibited activities? Probably not. The real issue is not about signs, or rules, it’s about limiting access to the park to the appropriate number of people while preserving the natural beauty of the attraction. Ultimately, access to the park is a privilege, not a right. People must begin to understand that when you abuse a privilege and break rules, it can and will be taken way. This is a prime example of a good thing being taken away from people who care because people don’t know how to respect things that don’t belong to them. Hopefully we can learn an important lesson from this experience, so the community can continue to enjoy the area.
‘Lots’ of decisions about parking Athletes create chances for local communities to receive help VIEWPOINT
Imagine this: it’s finally your senior year, and you’re ready to have the year of your life. You’re finally at the top of the grade school food chain, and you have priorities over everyone else - at least, you should. Many seniors from the class of 2018 never received parking passes for the spring season, as well as many seniors receiving passes for the middle school during their last semester of high school. Although it is understandable that certain underclassmen play sports and should have parking passes at the middle school or high school, this does not mean that seniors should be pushed to the side. It is their year, their last “huzzah”, and driving to school should be a right - a “congratulations” for making it through thirteen long years of school. This is already happening at other schools. At Fallston, only seniors are eligible to park in the main lot. Who gets what spot, or who gets a spot in general, is determined by extracurricular activities and sports. Juniors, if they want a spot, can apply and pay for a spot in the fire hall parking lot. However, senior and junior parking is kept separate and is determined individually between grade levels. At CMW, the same kind of system is in place. Only seniors can apply for parking passes for the entire year - juniors and sophomores cannot apply for a spot in the parking lot. Once seniors leave, the juniors and sophomores can take open spots and park for the rest of the school year. At Bel Air, seniors receive full priority over juniors. Seniors apply for parking permits, and the spot number they receive is determined by their GPA and hours of school activities that are participated in each week. After seniors get their spots, then juniors can apply. Juniors get a parking spot based on the number of clubs, sports, and activities they participate in after school. It is clear that NH should consider altering the parking procedures currently in place and adapting those of other schools in the county instead. Seniors deserve and should receive parking spots before students of any other grade level. Then, junior and sophomore parking spots should be determined based on GPA, school activities, sports, or another kind of determining factor.
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help, should, and are doing their part. This should give us a little hope that decency and kindness still exist in the world. And if you need more proof, take a look at a local favorite, the most decorated
Some professional athletes, including some NFL superstars, earn roughly 1.9 million dollars or more in their bank account each season. As a result, some ...These athletes, and of these athletes face a ton of criticism about many others, are showthat impressive paying while they are skilled check while other noble profession are not comathletes, they are also depensated nearly as well. cent human beings who While this may be recognize the opportunity true, some of these athletes are working hard at and value in doing good spreading the wealth. when they can. Houston Texans football player J.J..... Watt received the Walter Olympian ever, Michael Phelps. Peyton award 2017 for raising The swimmer, who grew up in money for Hurricane Harvey and Harford County, has started a once again is using his resources foundation to promote waterto help the victims of the recent safety, wellness, and a goal-setSanta Fe High School shooting. ting program for the Boys & Girls Watt cares about his native Tex- Clubs of America member, which as and is paying for the funerals helps families who might not of the teachers and students in otherwise have the opportunity an effort to support them in their to experience such things. time of need. While learning to swim might Watt is only one example of how not seem like a big deal, it’s just people who have the means to one small part of the big picture
athletes doing positive things for those who idolize them. Basketball player LeBron James has raised three million dollars for charitable work for children and he started The LeBron Family foundation which focuses on sending kids to school. In a world where there is seemingly more bad than good, tennis player Serena Williams is also doing her part as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, volunteering her time and money to help build schools in Africa. She, like James, promotes the very important message about the value of education. With wealth comes responsibility. And these athletes, and many others, are showing while they are skilled athletes, they are also decent human beings who recognize the opportunity and value in doing good when they can. This is what being a role model is all about; it’s not RBIs, or touchdowns, or medals. It’s about giving back to people who need a roof over their head, meals on the table and a good education to build a strong future.
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Conversations continue about art: JC student work faces criticism KAILEY JOURDAN Reporter In February’s issue of Cry of the Hawk, John Carroll senior Nicole Kanaras was featured on the front page regarding a painting she designed which was inspired by a photograph taken of Kanaras’ cousin and her girlfriend. The painting featured a same-sex couple kissing in front of a LGBTQ+ flag. As originally reported in Cry of the Hawk, the painting was removed from a public event held at the school, resulting in a wide variety of reactions from administrators, community members and students. Seven months later, the painting is still generating conversation. The senior portfolio art show took place on April 26, allowing seniors like Kanaras to showcase their artistic accomplishments. According to the senior, she asked the administration to hang her piece since this particular art show was focused more on the seniors’ portfolios and would not cause a disruption within the school. According to the senior, the administration agreed. Kanaras said she displayed her painting along with a copy of the article about her painting as well as a banner that read: “What a shame it is to hate love.” Kanaras was “disappointed, but not surprised” when she
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came back to school after a college visit to find her painting covered. The senior said that there was “wrapping paper over my[her] board.” The artist claims her art teacher was told that the painting, banner, and article all must come down. Kanaras said she approached her administration to enquire about the events that had occurred in her absence and was told “there would be first graders attending the event and he couldn’t in good conscience expose them to something so graphic.” Upset by the news, Kanaras felt as though there were other ways in which the issue of appropriateness could have been addressed so that the part of the artwork deemed “graphic” could have been addressed while the remaining parts could be visible. Art teacher Kathryn Humphrey thinks the matter was less of a “censorship issue as an appropriateness for the audience.” Humphrey is grateful that at NH she believes that students are “lucky enough” to have the ability to explore different topics here within reason. She says that teachers have to be “just as sensitive and thoughtful to everyone who may be viewing our displays.” The veteran art teacher said that at a Catholic school the rules and parameters can be very different than here.
Number of superintendent candidates drops to two GRANT SCARBORO Reporter
tion of Baltimore County with his wife, Stephanie. Current Harco superintendent Mrs. Barbara Canavan, was hired to a four-year term on February 24, 2014. She announced her retirement earlier this year leaving staff and students all over the county eager to see what new ideas, changes, programs, and initiatives would be put in place
The decision for the position of superintendent of Harford County Public Schools has been steadily heating up with the number of candidates narrowing down to just two. Mr. Sean Bulson and Mr. David C. Ring, Jr. are the final two individuals left in the hunt for the new leader. Bulson began his nearly 23 year career in ...Just like as a teacher with public school in Montgomery County finisheach student and their differing his career there as a ent learning styles, every school community superintendent. He then became has its own set of dynamics superintendent of Wiland they[superintendents] son County Schools in have to have a pulse on the the state of North Carolina and worked closely people that work for them. with University of North ~Julio Fernandez Carolina. According to a press release, Bulson has spent time “focused on preparing educators and directing a portfolio of state- once the newly hired individual wide programs that support both takes over. While the field of candidates schools and districts.” Another candidate, David C. has been whittled down to two, Ring, Jr., has had a career that math teacher Mrs. Wenke Green spans over 35 years not just as hopes that the next superintena superintendent, but also a dent will “take the suggestions teacher, principal and assistant made by the community, parents principal. In fact, his years of and teachers into consideration.” leadership positions only make Art teacher Mr. Jason Blevins is up about 43% of his entire expe- hopeful that the new leader will rience in public education. Those be “someone who puts students who know him say that Ring is well being before testing.” Drama teacher Mrs. Nancy highly regarded for “his consensus-building,communication and Green agrees, “I hope they will human relations skills.” Current- be more supportive of classroom ly, he resides in the northeast sec- teachers and the work we’re do-
ing in the classroom,” said the veteran teacher. She added above all, she hoped that the new leader “will celebrate the wonderful things that are happening in Harford County Public Schools and the amazing things our students are doing.” Chemistry and physics teacher Mrs. Beth Brown believes the next superintendent should make “…changes to the priorities that are set in the budget…” saying that many of them go to new technology, programs, software, etc. and is unsure as to why traditional educational techniques are being considered obsolete. Other teachers agree that the new superintendent has to be in touch with the schools individually because every school in the system is different. “Whether you’re talking Harford County, Baltimore County, whatever it is, if you’re superintendent you have to know about each particular school. Just like as a teacher with each student and their different learning styles, every school has its own set of dynamics and they have to have a pulse on the people that work for them,” said Spanish teacher Julio Fernandez. He added that the leader of a school system should “try to address those issues in a timely fashion and be interested in what goes on in the school because the school at the end of the day is the bolts and nuts of the operation. If the schools run smooth, then the system will be smooth.”
One last lap: Students participate in first-ever senior walk-through REBEKAH KEATON Reporter There are many traditions associated with seniors and their last few weeks of school, including senior spirit week, a class trip, a picnic at Rocks State Park, among others. This year, a new tradition was added to this time of year. On May 24, senior class advisors Mrs.Christine Allred, Ms. Denise Smick, and Mr. Scott Larbalestrier, led the Class of 2018 on one last lap around the halls. With “Pomp and Circumstance” being broadcast throughout the building, underclassmen and staff lined the halls cheering and offering high fives, handshakes, and congratulations. Everyone was expected to participate as the seniors navigated their way through the building, following a plan which was created by members of the yearbook staff.
Mrs. Carla Harward and Mrs. Jennifer Chandler approached Principal Colin Carr last year about hosting the walk-through, however it was too late in the planning process to make the addition to the schedule. Harward and Chandler worked with their yearbook and journalism staffs to make the event happen. “In all honesty, our job was easy,” said Chandler and Harward. “Once the route was in place and the music ready, we simply needed all the other people in the building to do their part.” The publication advisors expressed their gratitude that the administration and the senior advisors were willing to assist in making the logistics work. Math teacher Ms. Hilary Stanmyer, who had a homeroom of seniors says, “ I think that the senior walk around was a really great idea for the seniors to get their last walk through the build-
ing and would be a great tradition to do every year.” Cafeteria manager Earliene Klapka said, “We loved it, what we enjoyed about it was we got to see the seniors the last time before they left. My cashiers and my ladies back here, they all got close to a lot of them and that way they can say goodbye to them all.” Harward believes the event was “really successful and beneficial.” She and Chandler are hoping the event will be come an Photo credit:Nathan Robey annual tradition to which they can expand by incorporating the elementary and mid- uation. There are times when dle schools in some way. Accord- you’re in the halls for the last time ing to Carr, the school is planning or the theater for the last time on doing this event again for the and for most that is the last time seniors next year. that they will ever set foot in the Principal Carr added, “Often- building.” times when you’re a senior you Seniors like Jocee Sevilla agreed. don’t realize the finality of grad- “I really enjoyed it, I loved walk-
ing through and seeing all my friends and them waving to me just made me feel really happy.” Others like senior Austin Floyd added, “ It was kind of awkward having all of these people you don’t know clapping and staring at you.”
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National Art Society, school supports fellow Hawk KAILEY JOURDAN Reporter On May 22, students all over campus were sporting bright pink shirts with a powerful logo. Team Carson the shirts read in large bold lettering. Mrs. Katheryn Humphrey got the idea to make shirts to support fellow Hawk, Carson Lewis, from a teacher at a neighboring school. Humphrey felt it was important to let Carson know that he says a big support system. “He has a lot of people here who care about him.” Humphrey explained that she feels since Lewis has “a long journey ahead,” something so simple was a “no-brainer” for her and her department. Humphrey continued to elaborate that the shirts were a simple way to brighten Lewis while he is experiencing some darker days. Lewis explains that school is one of the few forms of normality he has in his life that has remained constant. “I love coming to school and having everyone so excited to see me, especially those in the art department,” the junior added. Lewis dedicates his perseverance to those around him at school who offer “constant support.” Humphrey reported that for each T-shirt sold over the duration of the fund-raiser, roughly
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five dollars was made. The proceeds went to the Ebo Strong Foundation along with all other monetary donations. The foundation helps to provide aid for families of children with osteosarcoma and fund research. Roughly 800 dollars was raised over the process of the fund-raiser. Lewis wishes for people to know that he has not been alone in his battle. “Jenny Yeago is the most insanely reliable support system someone could have.” He explained that Yeago has yet to be upset by any of the “bumps in the road.” Yeago continues
Bon Voyage: ELLIE EVANS News Editor From June 20 to June 30 students say “au revoir” to American culture. The 19 students attending the trip will be immersed in
French students prepare for upcoming summer trip
in class.” The participants plan to visit the city of Paris, different sights in Normandy in North Western France, and Nice on the Mediterranean. The country is full of tourist attractions
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the culture that is France. Though this trip is not affiliated with Harford County Public Schools, many of students attend North Harford. French teacher Larissa Arist planned the excursion and explains that she is “looking forward to my students experiencing what they’ve been learning
to help Lewis with everything from understanding physics homework to holding his hand while he sleeps. Lewis also brought up his sister Taylor Lewis as being his inspiration. “She didn’t let this get to her. Her incredible strength makes me so strong.” Lewis dedicates his strength to both Taylor and Yeago. “Some people come up to me and tell me that I’m a hero or their inspiration, but those are my heros; my inspiration.” Lewis claims that he has learned so much from his experience. He learned to “not let the little things upset you in life,” said Lewis. “I am okay with people not liking me or being upset with me, it doesn’t bother me anymore.” Lewis encourages people to come visit him and hang out with him while he rides out his journey. However, he pleads that they bring along a big of hot fries.
and sophomore Lauren Taber explains she is “definitely excited to see the Eiffel Tower.” This is not the first trip Arist has taken her students on. She explains one of the most memorable moments happened when she was in France in 2015 and was able to celebrate the na-
tional French holiday Bastille Day. Arist explains, “We listened to music, danced, and got to watch fireworks over the ancient amphitheater in the city of Nimes.” Freshman Jenna Heim is attending the expedition with her two sisters junior Keirsten and senior Sierra. She explains what she and her two sisters are “most excited to visit the Mona Lisa. Sierra is most excited to see the Eiffel Tower, and Keirsten is probably excited about the food.” The itinerary for the group includes students meeting with French teenagers in Normandy that French three and four classes emailed throughout the year. This is the first time that this has ever been an event in the trip to France. Arist added that “students will participate in a scavenger event activity together in town.” which she says she is “most ecstatic for.” Traveling abroad is described by Arist as “a way to broaden students’ minds and opening themselves up to people that are very different from them.”
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Firefighters, EMTs share insight; Interest in volunteering heats up LAUREN SECO OP/ED Editor Photo credit: Lauren Seco
Several students at NH volunteer in the community as Emergency Medical Technicians and firefighters. With different experiences, each has a story to share. Sophomore Ava Schmidt was introduced to volunteering through her family. She explains, “My dad is a volunteer firefighter and is a paid firefighter at Aberdeen Proving Ground, so he got me into it.” The student also includes that she dreamed of being a firefighter as a little girl. According to Schmidt, these volunteer firefighters learn about “different types of ladders, knots to tie, and different types of fires.” They are also brought into real situations with live fires. The sophomore included here experience when at a barn fire where she had to “spray the side of the house because it was melting.” Schmidt believes that to be a volunteer, you need to have a “lot of dedication,” and honor. She looks up to her father as a role model in the field. Another student volunteer would include senior Sierra Martin. The senior states that she had “always wanted to be an EMT,” so she and her friend joined the program to help others. She includes that the job is “a lot of hard work” and that there is a lot of “memory involved.” Martin would recommend to those thinking of becoming a volunteer that they should “study and practice everything” because “you never know when you need to use it.” Kaylin Bordenski, sophomore, is also a volunteer. She states that “it was definitely a lifelong passion of mine” to help people. Bordenski also became interested in the field through her family just as Schmidt did.
The sophomore describes the job as stressful, but that “you learn a lot about yourself and how much situations can affect you mentally and physically.” She mentions the job can be “very rough,” but also a lot of fun. Bordenski adds that the people at the firehouse are all “very down to earth,” and “go with the flow.” She recommends “sticking with your gut” within stressful situations like those within the demands of being an EMT or firefighter. Senior Olivia Davis, a student volunteer, includes her story. Just like several others, she got into volunteering through her family. She says that she’s “been around the firehouse most of [her] life with [her] dad and [her] brother.” Davis believes the job to be incredibly “physically demanding,” and it is necessary to “be focused on your tasks because your safety depends on it.” It requires more knowledge than just putting out a fire with water. It can be a difficult field. The senior also included a specific experience. Davis was “going on a call for a snowmobile on fire in the middle of a field.” She describes this as her most memorable moment. Davis also added that “we need more volunteers, and if you decide to join then you will have to put in the time and effort for training.” Senior Tallin Pusher is also a student volunteer. Pusher joined the program because she “saw how much the fire department did for [her] community.” She has learned new skills while being an EMT and a firefighter. Specifically she has learned how to “splint injuries, control major bleeding, and know when and how much medication to give.” She has also learned how to use all the tools necessary to control and put out a fire. The volunteer describes going into a burning building when she states that “it’s usually pitch black from the smoke, and there’s just people yelling about what needs to be done, but it’s a total adrenaline rush.” She also adds that she feels that those working with her are like family, and she “trusts them with [her] life, and they trust [her] with theirs.”
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Class of 2018: Graduates find their way to the finish HAILEY DEARES SSC Editor
On May 30, family, friends, teachers and a host of other invited guests packed APGFCU Arena at Harford Community College to celebrate the success of the North Harford Class of 2018. In addition to the distribution of diplomas, the event featured a wide variety of speeches and performances by the band, and chorus students, who featured several pieces including, “For Good” from the musical Wicked. Members of the Board of Education and many local feeder school principals were also in attendance at the event. In addition to the remarks made by Principal Carr and senior class president Jessica Carnivale, invited guests like politicians J.B. Jennings, Chad Shrodes, and Barry Glassman, all delivered greetings and advice to the graduates. During her speech, class valedictorian Sara Fernandez reflected on how far the class has
come. She was “proud to be a part of such a successful group of graduates.” She also added her class’ notable accomplishments, like putting on South Pacific, donating blood, and contributing to the community. Coach and teacher Mrs. Murdy said the Hawks are “opening up horizons.” Students in this graduating class are heading to many places, from Arizona to North Carolina. Math teacher Shelly Sparks commented that this class was “phenomenal,” with many “talented men and women with a bright future.” English teacher and coach Emilie Keith said, “There will never be a senior class like this one.” Prior to the ceremony, many former seniors felt mixed emotions. Garrett Thomas said he was “scared to start the next chapter of [his] life,” but was reassured knowing he “came from such a supportive community.” He plans to continue his education at University of Delaware in
the fall, and said his favorite memory was definitely Hawkstock his sophomore year. Several Hawks thought back on their high school experience, describing their favorite memories such as Earth Day, senior nights and victories for sports, and football games. Tyler Collins said his favorite memory was winning against Fallston. Gabrielle Roeder said she was sad leaving all she’s ever known, since she has attended a North Harford school every year since kindergarten. Roeder said she is most excited for college to “find [her] husband” and meet new people. While other graduates echoed the sentiment of excitement, some siblings were feeling otherwise. Freshman Andy St. Clair, said he was “bummed [he] can’t do track with her[Sarah],” but was “proud
Several educators to leave Nest for something new MADISON ZDON Sports Editor As the end of the 2017-18 school year comes to a close the Hawks will say goodbye to some familiar faces. Math teacher Mr. Weston Jordan, who was a new face to NHHS, is leaving The Nest after one year of teaching and will make the move to North Carolina to continue his career. Jordan said, “I will miss North
Photo credit: Madison Zdon and Tanner Russell
Harford very much; I will miss the kids and facility who were all really nice.” He also stated that “NHHS was an amazing experi-
ence for teaching.” The geometry and algebra 1 teacher said what he will miss most is the friendly environment of the students and
PHOTO CREDIT: Nathan Robey of her accomplishments.” Many seniors also remarked on the changes soon to come. Tyler Roberson said college is “going to be different and awkward the first few weeks.” Attending York Technical Institute in the fall, Matt Green said he is looking forward to college to “ learn what [he] really wants to learn, instead
of taking classes that aren’t really needed.” Change resonated with many other graduates, like Samantha Steltzer who said she felt “melancholy” going forward but was excited for the future. Bethany Birchfield agreed, and “woke up sad, but looking forward to the good things to come.”
staff and he adds he “will always enjoy and cherish his time at North Harford High School.” Another teacher making a departure is Family and Consumer Science teacher Mrs. Chrystie Crawford-Smick. She is leaving to take on the role as president of the Harford County Education Association, the teacher’s union in Harford County, where she currently serves as the vice-president. The veteran teacher stated that “this school has great kids and has been a wonderful time.” Special education teacher Mrs. Megan Yohn will also be saying goodbye to The Nest. “I’m going to miss North Harford
so much. I’m leaving to go to York County School of Technology to teach English and Special Ed.” She added that she will “miss the people that I work with and my students and the animals; they don’t have animals at York Tech.” Also leaving is special education teacher Mr. Geoffrey Berger, he has worked at North Harford for three years and will now be moving on to be a social studies teacher at South Hampton Middle School. Burger says he is going to miss working at the Nest. “I’m going to miss my colleagues, the students, the pleasant work environment, and the good people.”
Socialize, train, teach: Sophomore works with alpacas JULIA BARSTOW Reporter It is not uncommon that some students have jobs doing things like bussing tables, babysitting, or waiting tables at local cafes. However, sophomore Isabella Messick works with alpacas during her free time. The tenth grader works at Three Oaks farm located in Forest Hill, Maryland, where she socializes the alphacs, cleans their areas, and trains them to be more kid and people-friendly. The family owned farm originally started out with three alpacas, two female and one male. Since the beginning, the farm has
acquired more after a few babies were born and a breeding program that has been successful. With 15 alpacas on site, the farm is open for visits and tours which are generally designed for 0-5 year old children. Kids can even take classes to learn about the farm, nature and its animals while getting hands on experience with the 15 alpacas roaming the grounds. The high school trainer was originally introduced to this job when she went to visit Three Oaks Farm, on a tour where visitors can have interactions with the animals. After the tour she was interested in working on the
farm and was able to get incontact with the owner, to secure a job. Messick has never worked with alpacas before and says her favorite part of the job is that “it’s a new experience and something different for me to learn.” The sophomore also comments that her least favorite part about her job is “having to be careful of being kicked or spit on. “ Messick says, “it’s not terribly common for alpacas to be socialized but these alpacas are around kids a lot so we have to make sure they are safe around them and they won’t do anything to harm anyone.”
Besides the possibility of being spit on, Messick said she is glad she took advantage of the unique experience to work with an animal not many people have the opportunity to work with. Additionally the sophomore in the future wants to work with animals but is not 100% sure what animals or any specific major.
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Cascade Lake- (53 minutes).
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Cost: $8.00 - $15.00. Kids can play on a outdoor water park with slides and lots of activities.
Piney Run Park- (1hr and 14 minutes).
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Cost: Free hiking and $8 per boat rent- Camp, boat and hike around their 5 miles of trails with rock climbing and playgrounds available for all.
Dans Mountain State Park: (3hr 18m).
Antietam Creek: (1hr 58m). Cost: free. Region known for being the focal point of the battle of Antietam in the Civil War.
Kennedy Farm: (1hr 20m) Cost: free. Historical landmark where
Cost: free. A reservoir with an olympic sized swimming pool, pavilions, a playground and a fishing pond
the radical abolitionist John Brown planed and began his raid on Harpers Ferry.
Embassy Theater: (2hr 9m).
Crystal Grottoes Caverns: (1hr 50m). Cost: $20 for adults, $10
Cost: range from $53-$409 depending on seating. An old theater restored to now be able to show plays again
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for children. A cavern with mystical hanging crystal grottoes, whose entrance was first created in 1920, while quarrying for limestone.
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Cost: $82+. The h way shows and
Tri-state Zoological Park: (2hr 54m).
Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for children. A non-profit organization started in 2003 that rescued animals in
Swallow Falls: (3hr 58m)
Cost: free . A 53 foot tall waterfall Wisp Resort: (3hr 46m) Cost: average Priced. Go skiing, golfing, on a canopy tour, or do ariel, water, mountain or winter activities
Hoye-Crest: (4hr 22m).
The highest natural point of elevation in Maryland
Herrington Manor State Park: (4hr 2m).
53 acre lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking Jennings Randolph lake: (4hr 5m) a lake reservoir of 952 acres
Mallows Bay- (2 h 38 Min).
Cost: free. A small bay on the side of the Potomac river, that is the location of the largest shipwrecked fleet in the western hemisphere.
Smallwood State Park-(2h
19M). Cost: $6 a car or free on sundays. A recreation park that is a historical preservation of the plantation home of Gen. William Smallwood
Pirates Cove Water Park-
(2h 20min). Cost: prices ranging from $5 to $8. The park includes water slides, a big pool, squirters and more for the whole family to enjoy.
Cunningham falls state park- (1hr 42m). Cost: $15. Take or a rent a boat on the river every 30 minutes. You can use the trails for hiking. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park- (1hr 35m). Cost: Free. Hike, camp, and tour a historical site of canals open to the public.
Downtown Frederick- (1 hr and 25 minutes) Free- Go shopping, eat and explore the historical town.
Patapsco Valley State Park: (1 hr 14m). Cost: free. A public recreation area extending along 32 miles of the Patapsco River south and west of the city of Baltimore, Maryland.
Great Falls: (1hr 41m). Cost: entrance fee. A series of rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River.
Glen Echo Park: (1hr 58m). Cost: free. An arts and cultural center located in Glen Echo, Maryland that, in its former incarnation, was a popular Washington, D.C.-area amusement park.
ZavaZone Rockville: ( 1hr 43m) Cost: 1hr of activities for $19.50. Indoor adventure park which includes trampolines, rope & zip lines, ninja warrior course
Brookside Gardens: ( 1hr 34m) Cost: free. Public gardens located within Wheaton Regional Park.
Six Flags: (1hr 32m).
Cost: $59.99. A theme park featuring roller coasters and water rides
Capital Wheel: (1hr 46m)
Cost: $15.00 (for general admission). A 180 feet tall ferris wheel with 8-person bungalows that are air conditioned and heated for year-round trips
Mount Vernon Trail: (52m).
Cost: free. This 18-mile trail allows bike riding and running, if you don’t have a bike you can rent one and return by boat
Chesapeake Beach Water Park: (1hr 46m). Cost: Mon-Fri $25.00, Sat-Sun $29.00. Pools, private cabanas water slides and waterfalls. Calvert Cliffs State Park: (2hr 14m). Cost: free. Fshing, a sandy beach with picnic areas, a recycled-tires playground, and 13 miles of hiking trails. Calvert Marine Museum: (2hr 18m). Cost: $9.00. Hands on learning with a paleontology gallery, concerts, internship opportunities. St. Clement’s Island State Park- (2h 47min). Cost: free. A publicly owned island to go swim, hike, kayak and more Elms Beach Park- (2h 51 min). Cost: $12.00 per car. People can swim, crab, fish, grill, and more. St Mary’s County Crab Festival- (2h 42min). Cost: $5 dollars at the gate and then $10 to participate in eating the crabs. The
event is June 9th from 10:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M. and includes crab cakes, crab soup, soft and hard crabs. You can also see many regional crafters with crab themed items to purchase.
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Blast: (44 minutes) Cost: $25
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go see the Orioles play at Camden yards!
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0,000 different animals and more at the aquarium!
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! Art tours and activities for all ages.
me Theater: (53 minutes).
hippodrome theater has Broadmusical performances playing weekly.
Rocks State Park: (7 min). Cost:
free- Take a hike to the King and Queen’s seat or Falling Branch
Havre De Grace Promenade:
(35 min). Cost: free- Go to the town’s First Fridays celebration, with music and food, or go on a sunny day to walk on the boardwalk
Brooms Bloom: (23 min). Cost:
average priced food - Rural cafe with ice cream and homestyle food.
Ladew Gardens: (15 min). Cost:
$18 for House, Gardens & Nature WalkNon-profit topiary gardens, sometimes offer live music and events.
Lee’s Landing: (29m). Cost: reasonably priced.Waterfront restaurant near Port Deposit. Great crabby fries!
Plumpton Park Zoo: (35m). Cost: Adults pay $11.95- Similar to “We Bought a Zoo”, a family friendly facility.
Elk Neck State Park and forest: 1 hr - free- Enjoy sandy beaches, marshlands, and heavily wooded bluffs on the peninsula.
Conowingo Swimming Pool: (21m). Cost: non-members pay $6 per person, or $4 after 4 pm. Public pool with views of the Susquehanna River
Betterton Beach: (1 hr 36m) . Cost: admission to park fee. Waterfront park with a sandy beach, volleyball court, and places for boating Chester River Packet Company: (1 hr 42m) Cost: prices vary. For a cruise on Saturday from 1-2:30pm, the cost is $20/person. Take a sunset cruise on the Chester River with historic views of Chestertown, MD. Tuckahoe State Park: (1 hr 53 min).
Cost: Free. For boating, hiking, and camping, located roughly 35 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no admission fees for the day.
Academy Art Museum: (2hr 13min). offers art exhib-
its, sometimes concerts and dances. Admissions for adults is 3$, children are free.
1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse: (2hr 26min).
Cost: $9. 19 century lighthouse that used to be located in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, with lookouts, and sea hatch.
Lady Patty Classic Yacht Charters: (2hr 36min).
Cost: expensive, $45 for an adult. Sailing trips, public or private from Tilghman island.
Adkins Arboretum: (2hr). Cost: $5. Native garden that offers events throughout the year, within Tuckahoe State Park.
River Run Cruises: (2hr 7min).
Cost: 15-20$. Cruise through the Choptank River, with sightseeing and dining.
Martinak State Park: (2hr 14min).
Cost: free. State park with available campsites, hiking, playground and nature center.
Salisbury Zoo: (2hr 54
m). Cost: Free. Visit friendly zoo animals while in Salisbury.
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art: (2hr 57m). Cost: $7 adult. Located on Salisbury University.
Sandy Point State Park: (1hr 32m). Cost:
$3-5.00. A state park and beach with historical buildings and lighthouses
Paca House and Garden:
(1hr 24m). Cost: free. A five part Georgian Mission built in the 1760s, restored to its former glory with native plants of that time surrounding the mansion.
Ocean City: (3hr). Cost: Varied.
Choptank River Boat: (2hr 20 m). Cost: A
sightseeing tour is $22 per person. For lunch, it is $44 per person. Enjoy the scenery of wildlife and nature along the Choptank River.
Main Street Gallery Art Class: (2hr 15m) Cost: Around $35 per person. One of the classes offers a way to sculpt your favorite type of flower!
Offering 10 miles of beaches, a boardwalk, restaurants, and rides.
Assateague Island: (3hr). Cost: entrance
fee. Maryland’s only oceanfront park with its large natural sand barrier famous for its wild horses.
Berlin: (3 h 9 min) Free: Movies on the beach. Ev-
ery Monday and Friday at 27th Street Beach and every Wednesday at the Carousel Hotel, 117th Street, at 8:30pm.
Janes Island State Park- (3hr 36m). Cost: Free. Go for a hike or camping in this state park.
Chesapeake Ghost Walk (3hr m). Cost: Free. Go on a tour around Princess Anne with stories of ghosts!
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North Harford nails Met Gala causes controversy N e w Yo r k C i t y LAUREN SECO OP/ED Editor
from the rest of the shows I’ve seen.” Once on This Island is a play directed by Tony-award winners Michael Arden, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. The show brings to life the Caribbean culture and dance of the area before the destructive hurricane hit Haiti in 2016. The musical showcases a peasant girl named Ti Moune, who falls in love with a wealthy Frenchman, who is caught in some intimidating circumstances surrounding the hurricane. When their cultures clash and tear them apart, PHOTO CREDIT: KAILEY JOURDAN Ti Moune tackles a difficult adventure to On May 19, fine arts students from all grade levels spent the day find the boy who has captured visiting New York City. Those her interest. attending boarded the bus at Once on this Island features some 6:45am after having performed performers well-known in the the Drama 3 production Crush fine arts industry such as Alex Newell from Glee and Lea Sathe night before. Although it was rainy and longa from Aladdin. The one-act cold, the city was filled with con- stunned all the students on the trasting warmth and buzz of the trip, bringing some to tears, othpeople, making the city seem as ers to laughter and a few into a though it was breathing. Par- jaw-dropping awe. Junior Kaleigh Gallagher deticipants were given three hours to explore the city. While some scribed the musical as being “very trekked through the downpour to unique” in comparison to previmake it to sights like Rockefeller ous shows. She explained that Center, others took shelter in- the stage was so intimately conside the stores Times Square had nected with the audience that the to offer. Students experienced a audience members were actually lively time no matter what they “sitting on the edges of the stage.” decided to do. “Walking around If she could choose one word to the city was stressful because describe the play she would use there was so many people but it the word “colorful” to explain the was fun to explore the city and all musical itself as “everything from the set was so bright and colorit had to offer.” As anticipation grew from the ful.” After the show, the students already long day, students made their way to the Circle in Times waited outside the theater where Square where they would soon they greeted the cast members. see the musical Once on This Island. Cast members made their way The 90-minute, no-intermission around the crowd taking pictures show was an experience like no and signing playbills. “It was reother. “It was unlike any show I ally cool that the cast came out have seen before” junior Bayley so you could meet, greet and take Garcia reported. “They used the photos with them” junior Faith lighting in such a creative way Cabral remarked. “They were all that it really made it stand out so humble and sweet.”
On May 7, the 2018 Met Gala generated quite a bit of conversation. Some praise the event as a statement about beautiful fashion while others take issue with the religious tones within the clothing. The fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s official theme, ‘Heavenly Bodies — Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’ caused quite the backlash online as viewers deemed the dress to be religious appropriation. According to the publication Independent, “one of the most-discussed looks was Rihanna’s Margiela ‘pope’ dress.” Some people found the dress to be heresy, while the Vatican gave permission for the theme and even offered clothes for the event. According to the National Catholic Register, “The Vatican has loaned 40 priceless items that serve as the ‘cornerstone’ of the display, including ‘papal robes and accessories from the Sistine Chapel sacristy, many of which have never been seen outside the Vatican.’” Piers Morgan, British television personality, commented on Twitter saying, “The Met Gala cowards would never have dared do this to Islam or Judaism. Shame on them for lampooning Catholicism.”
Fornite vs PUBG
KAILEY JOURDAN Reporter
Sophomore Brennan Stewart believes the theme to be unfair as well. “In today’s world we as people are socially trying to make things as equal as possible for the benefit of everyone. This theme certainly goes against that,” he states. Freshman Shaun Glogowski disagrees. “Overall I just kind of think it is overrated,” she comments. Glogowski would describe herself as neutral within the discussion of the controversial religious theme.
asked how she would respond to those offended, the tenth grader said, “They shouldn’t be offended, the purpose was not to offend people.” According to Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi in an interview with National Catholic Register, “We wanted to be involved, and those behind it had good intentions.” Senior Mike Frontera also sides with Tidey. “I don’t see anything wrong with it honestly.” He goes on to say, “People are
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is showing the Catholic exhibition until October 8. The theme had raised backlash from around the world. PHOTO CREDIT: @anielbaez0 on pixabay.com Sophomore Jordan Tidey added, “I feel like it was a creative theme, and it showed who the guests were as people.” When
too quick to get offended as it is these days. You can’t go through life getting your underwear in a bind over everything.”
“Fortnite is better than PUBG because it has a building aspect to the game where it contributes to the game in changing anything.” - Vincent Makowieki, sophomore
“I like Fortnite because it’s super addicting and gives me something to do. It’s really good for you when you’re bored because it uses a lot of hand movement and focus.” - Emily Iampieri, freshman
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No ‘treble’ for Kroener playing Childish Gambino shocks country with “This is America” multiple musical instruments HAILEY DEARES TANNER RUSSELL Reporter Many people have the shared hobby of playing an instrument. At North Harford there are many options for students to explore music, and some students take this hobby a step further to play in bands of their own. Junior Jesse Kroener plays six instruments and he “sings a little.” Kroener plays the drums, the harmonica, the piano, the guitar, the bass guitar, and the double bass. Kroener attributes his passion for music from his father. “As a kid I watched my father in his band rocking out having fun and eventually I just kind of picked it up.” Kroener followed in his father’s footsteps and now plays in his own band called InfaRed with fellow North Harford students Josh Blosser (11) on guitar, Luke Miller (12) doing vocals, Dominic Micucci (11) on the drum set, and the junior on bass guitar. Students looking to follow
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his band can find them on instagram @infaredband. Kroener said he started playing music on the drum set like his father and continued to the double bass when he started orchestra in elementary school. His best instruments are the bass, double bass, and drums. “The double bass is the most professionally challenging to play, but the drum is harder because you have to split your brain to multiple parts to tell each limb to do different things at the same time.” Besides his father, the musician had some other artists inspire his musical progression. “Led Zeppelin, the bass player is a god, and the drummer is really amazing too; they’re my favorite band and they do some crazy stuff.” Kroener wishes to continue his music into his future. “I hope my band will go somewhere; maybe we’ll make it big. I also hope to play in a symphony with my double bass.”
The term “breaking the internet” has been used several times for a variety of events, but on May 5 with the release of the music video for his song “This is America”, Childish Gambino is said to have officially broken the internet. The video has an incredible 135 million views after a week of being on YouTube. This visual statement has received a lot of controversy due to its mention of gun violence, police brutality and racism in America. The opening of the video features cheerful singing and guitar playing, focused on Gambino walking around a warehouse. Within a few seconds however, the artist pulls a gun on the guitar player, striking a pose similar to that of the Jim Crow posters about slavery in the late 1800s. The music video takes a turn at this point, featuring a great amount of symbolism. This shooting scene is symbolism of how guns are treated in America,
Annual fall production going to be ‘a real crowd pleaser’; Drama department prepares for take on classic show ASHLEY HALEY Reporter Every year, the North Harford chapter of ITS hosts a dinner at which the title of the following year’s fall musical is released. On May 22, it was announced that student performers will be following the yellow brick road to put on the spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz. Drama teacher Nancy Green and her artistic team are already beginning plans for how to bring this story to life on stage. Green is “super excited” about the classic show. “I know all the teachers who collaborated on working to pick the show are really excited and they all like the show,” said Green. Senior Abby Renzulli adds, “I really love the show and I think it’ll throw a large audience.” Something that makes this year’s annual play special is that, “there is a role for everyone be-
cause of the Munchkins,” according to the director. Green will transform the story and prepare with the drama department to make the play production unforgettable. Renzulli says Green chose The Wizard of Oz for the fall play because, “It is one that a lot of people knew and is a classic, and would be a real crowd pleaser.” In addition to releasing the title of the fall musical, the annual drama dinner also features a host of other important details. Renzulli said there were “... tributes for students that have passed away in the drama department, which are Win Berrell, Erin Drumm...” In addition, there were also awards given for for Best Actor in the Musical, Best
due to the gentle care with which the gun is taken off screen, compared to the violent dragging of the dead body. Benjamin Scarborough described the visual display as “shocking, but clearly shocking on purpose.” Gambino is next shown dancing with school children, which is an effective distraction from the violence in the background. The children demonstrate the media’s use of pop culture to cover up serious, nationwide issues. Other symbols are used later in the video, like the appearance of singer SZA, traditional African dances, and more shootings and violence. The cinematography of the video aids to the overall shock factor this video gives the viewer. The background of the music video is very busy, featuring many people and things happening, such as a suicide. Every time you watch the video, you can catch something new due to the great volume of topics the celebrity chose
to feature. The media’s response has been overwhelming. Many admire Gambino’s boldness and portrayal of real issues. Chris Robinson, junior, said that it “shined some light on the issues that people are facing today in America,” adding that he thought the statement “needed to happen.” Others however say that the music video wasn’t the appropriate platform to bring light to said issues. Gracie Goetz, senior, said the video “wasn’t the best way for him to express himself,” even adding that she had to watch a video explaining the symbols the singer used to fully understand what was happening. Several parody versions of the video have surfaced on the internet. One featured Carly Rae Jepson’s “Call Me Maybe” in the background. These parodies are considered controversial as well, with critics saying the video’s message is serious and it shouldn’t be mocked in such a way.
Must-see movies of the summer COMPILED BY CASSIE RICKEY News Editor Incredibles 2: The movie begins a minute after the first film ended and the Incredibles encounter a new villain the Underminer. Following this event Elastigirl will be called back to action to restore the love of superheros, while Bob is left home struggling to watch the children, especially Jack-Jack - who has new powers developing quickly. Coming out on June 15. Ocean’s 8: A spinoff of the Steven Soderbergh Ocean’s trilogy follows a group of 8 women planning a heist at the Met Gala. They target a necklace that will be worn by a guest at the gala worth $150 million dollars. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock, Mindy Kaling, and Rihanna. In theaters on June 9.
Actor in the Play and more. There was also a scholorship awarded to one of the students, according to Green. During the dinner, the department additionally looked back on the year and acknowledged everything that they have accomplished. This includes the fall play South Pacific. the fantastic production Addicted, and the many drama class productions that were performed throughout the year.
The First Purge: In order to lower crime rates for the rest of the year, the government plans a sociological test allowing all crime to be permitted for 12 hours in one community. However, when some of the violent participants meet the rage of others, the purge will spread out of the trial-city borders. Coming out on July 4. Mamma Mia!: Ten years later, Sophie finds herself pregnant with her fiance Sky’s child and running her mother’s villa. Sophie explores her mother’s past as she finds herself in a similar position, pregnant and without a mother to help. The movies stars the original cast with Lily James portraying young Donna. Coming out in July 2018. Eighth Grade: Kayla, a 13 year-old, navigates her way through her last week of eighth grade and the end of a more than disastrous year. Kayla is quiet because she doesn’t have any friends. However, she isn’t shy, and she learns to go out of her comfort zone to fit in the the hard world of eighth grade. Coming out on July 15.
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It’s a matter of trust: What students think
We asked students about what kinds of people can’t be trusted and this is what they had to say... COMPILED BY GARRETT STURGILL
“People who don’t like dogs.” -Kaleigh Sasdelli, junior
“People who don’t like Toxic by Britney Spears.” -Dylan Vlcek, senior
“Vegans” -Jay Dilworth, junior
Stretching five dollars Philippines, $5 = 183 Philippine Pesos Can get you any of the following:
Sri Lanka, $5 = 558 Sri Lankan Rupees Can get you:
Vietnam $5= 82,250 Vietnamese Dongs Can get you any of the following:
Four haircuts An Uber ride for an hour 4 kg of rice 5 liters of gasoline An opportunity to see the whole of Manila using public transport!
10 loaves of fresh white bread (500gms each) 6 kg of rice Three delicious meals One movie ticket
Fiji $5 -10.40 Fijian Dollar Can get you: A haircut
Grocery basics that will last you a week A night’s stay at a hotel A rental motorbike for a day Italy, $5 = 3.5 Euros
Can get you any of the following:
Compiled by Rebekah Keaton
Two cans of Coca-Cola Three bottles of water A packet of pasta spices A small bottle of truffle oil
COMPILED BY: HANNAH AYRES
~NH students breaking world records~ Most leapfrog jumps in 30 seconds by a team of two Current record: 32 Emma Marley and Amanda Ryan: 14
PHOTO CREDITS: Staff
Most sticky notes on face in one minute Current record: 58 Bethany Birchfield: 8
Fastest time to drink 500ml of water Current record: 2.35 seconds Jessica Mcgowan: 20.54 seconds
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Current freshman were asked to share what they wish they had known coming into their freshman year
Advice for Class of 2022 COMPILED BY ASHLEY HALEY
Yearbook to add new feature;
HP Reveal showcases video footage
“Make sure to know what you’re talking about, find real friends, grades are actually important, and to take advantage of Hawks Soar.” - Tylar Kight, freshman
“I wish I would’ve known just more about the school and where everything is, because it’s kind of hard to know where classes are.” -Jeff Rhoten, freshman
GARRETT STURGILL Reporter As technology is advancing, the products created at school advance as well. This year’s yearbook staff has added a component that will make the yearbook experience a multi- dimensional one. HP Reveal, formerly known as Aurasma, will assist in creating moments that students can relive by simply scanning a barcode that will take a student from a picture to a video that captures a related moment. Yearbook staff member Hunter Meisz said the addition of this feature will “.. help us really remember everything that occurs in high school....” Junior Ariel Limpert agrees that “having this feature really does allow more interactiveness.” She suggests that “before, you would just look at a photo and think ‘that was cool.’ Now, you can watch the video and relive the thrill of just being there and the excitement we all had. It’s so cool to see the moment over again.” Being able to access these additional memories is as simple as scanning the barcode by using a barcode reader app or even Snapchat. “Either one lets you experience the moment again and I think it’s pretty cool,” said Meisz. As the general population of students at NH are beginning to hear about the HP Reveal/Arasma feature, the response has generally been positive. “You can just scan a barcode in the yearbook and it pulls up a video?” said sophomore Dylan Kapustensky. “I remember only looking through yearbooks to make fun of my friends and look back at how gross I was. The fact they can just incorporate a barcode is awesome,” claimed Kapustensky. Junior Dylan Torbit agrees. “I like things that are more interactive because if I’m just looking through a yearbook full of people I don’t know, then I get bored,” Torbit stated. “...I can look at stuff like the pep rallies, homecoming, prom, and everything I went through this year with my friends,” Torbit also added that he “liked the yearbook reveal on the announcements. I thought that was pretty funny.” Freshman Andrew Patton claims the new feature is, “...pretty cool and allows kids to see new things the way that they want to do in the yearbook.” “Well, I think it’s pretty cool and kinda interesting because it’s kind of a new thing where you can actually scan a new photo from an event and can actually play a video from the event so people that missed out on said events, if they got a yearbook, they can just walk back and see what they missed and how fun it was and what actually happened,” said sophomore, Matt Bauman.
“I wish I would have known that I shouldn’t procrastinate because when I turn things in at the last minute, when I crammed everything, they’re not good quality work and I don’t get as well of grades.” - Elena Schell, freshman
Most golf balls held in one hand
Most coins stacked into a tower in 30 seconds
Current record: 27 Olivia Becker: 13
Current record: 52 Tanner Russell: 16
Fastest time to type the alphabet Current record: 3.37 seconds Lizzie Catrambone: 19 seconds
“I wish I would’ve known my teachers better, because I didn’t get to come to the open house, so I didn’t know where their rooms were.” -Charlie Canapp, freshman
Scan the QR code to view a summer playlist on Spotify compiled by the staff at the Cry of the Hawk.
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Wanna Have Fun in the Sun The Most Expensive place to Vacation:
Teacher Summer Bucket List
COMPILED BY Julia Barsto
Over Yonder Kay in the Bahamas Rates: May 17-Dec. 21, 2018 $68,000 a night Dec 22, 2018-Jan. 5, 2019 $78,200 a night Jan. 6-Dec. 21, 2019 $68,000 a night
Mrs. Arist
COMPILED BY Alison Grafton
Disneyland in Paris with my family Swim in the Mediterranean Sea Climb the Eiffel Tower Go to London Go visit parents in Florida
The Least Expensive place to Vacation: Thailand
Mr. Wojohowski Sleep Go to the bach Hopefully golf Go to 3 band parades Band camp
Rates: Average cost for 1 person per day- about $67 Average price for food per day for one person; about $14 Average hotel cost per night for one person; $31.57
Mrs. O’Leary
COMPILED BY Alison Grafton
Most popular Destinations for Tourists According to CBS News, the following locations in the United States made it onto their list of most popular destinations due to their popularity, and interesting destinations within them. All of the attractions have unique characteristics of why they are the most popular to visit, and why they have made the top of the list. San Francisco, California Washington, D.C. San Diego, California New York Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming COMPILED BY Ashley Haley
Go to Idaho Win Maryland Envirothon Go on an overnight bike trip with family ( the Gap trail) Nice relaxing summer to have fun and travel with family Big O’ Leary vacation adventure
Mr. Filiaggi
Beach trip to Ocean City Camping Take daughters to preseason Ravens game Day trips to the Zoo and Aquarium Taking both daughters in the ocean
Slathering up in Sunscreen; How to Stay Protected from Sun COMPILED BY Julia Foster Reporter
In order to get the full benefits of SPF in sunscreen, you need to apply at least 1 oz. Any less than that, and the natural SPF on your body is actually lower than advertised. During a long day basking in the rays, you should use around one half of an 8 oz. bottle of sunscreen. You should be applying 1 oz. 30 minutes before sun exposure as well as reapplying the same amount every two hours after that. Sunscreen should also be reapplied immediately after swimming, using a towel and sweating more than usual. SPF 50 is reccomended, anything lower than that won’t protect you from those harsh rays.
Did You Know? Am SPF that is higher than 50 has no added benifit- just a higher price European Sunscreens have berrter UVA protection Vitamin A in your sunscreen can spped development of skin cancer Just sunscreen alone is not enough protection from the sun- shade is your best friend ewg.org/sunscreen/report/8-little-knownfacts-about-sunscreens/#.WxkwPWlpDDs
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Dream Vacations
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“My dream vacation is Fiji because you swim in the super clear water, I also love Fiji water.” Luke Kelly, sophomore “My dream vacation is in Dubai because the cars and the scenery is super cool.” Jacob Kunze, sophomore COMPILED BY Lauren Seco
COMPILED BY Madison Zdon
“My dream vacation would be camping on the top of Machu Picchu because I’ve always wanted to go to a quiet and peaceful place like it.” Mr. Blevins, Art teacher
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“Going to a tropical beach with my friends because I can make a lot of memories with them.” Kendall Schubert, freshman
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Fact or fiction: Searching for the truth CASSIDY CHANDLER Features Editor MYTH: Drinking 8 glasses of water per day People who drink water when they are thirsty, eat fruits and vegetables, and drink other liquids such as juice or tea are doing enough to keep hydrated. MYTH: Eggs are bad for your heart It is commonly believed that eating one or two eggs a day regularly raises the risk of heart disease. The yolks have cholesterol, but it isn’t harmful. The nutrients like omega-3s that are in eggs can even lower the risk of heart disease. MYTH: Going outside with wet hair will make you sick The cold air doesn’t make you
sick, it’s a virus that does. You can go outside in the extreme cold with your hair soaked and it would be impossible to catch a cold without the virus that causes the common cold, rhinovirus. The only correlation is that the virus thrives in low temperatures. MYTH: Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis Research shows no link between knuckle-cracking and arthritis. The risk of arthritis naturally increases as we age. MYTH: Poison ivy is contagious It appears that poison ivy spreads as it evolves, but the only way to get poison ivy is to come in contact with the plant or the sap from the plant yourself. You cannot catch it from someone else.
MYTH: You must never start a workout without stretching There’s no evidence that static stretching prevents injuries. If you’re a runner or a cyclist, it might even slow you down. Dynamic stretching, is different than static stretching and has been found to be beneficial to athletes. MYTH: Sitting Too Close to the Screen Will Ruin Your Eyes In the 1950s when TV’s were becoming popular, they emitted 100,000 times more radiation than they do today, which is why parents may have been smart to keep kids away from it. Watching TV from up close these days will do no permanent harm to your eyes or vision. The fuzzy vision and headaches are symptoms of eyestrain—a temporary
condition no different from the soreness you feel after a workout. This can happen when marathoning a show or just sitting at the office all day. MYTH: Hydrogen Peroxide is good for cleaning wounds When you put hydrogen peroxide on a wound, it often fizzes, meaning the chemical is attacking and destroying germs and your cells. H2O2 inhibits fibroblasts which slows the healing process. Instead. wash your cuts gently with soap and water, then apply an antibiotic. MYTH: Shaved hair grows back faster, coarser and darker. Why might recently shaved hairs seem darker than their nonshaved counterparts? It could be that those newly sprouted hairs
haven’t yet been bleached by the sun. It is all an illusion, created by the fact that hairs tend to taper towards their ends. Shaving makes the follicles blunt-ended, feeling thicker than the end of the hair that has been cut. MYTH; If you swallow a piece of gum it will take 7 years for the stomach to digest the gum. The gum base is insoluble, just like the fiber base of raw vegetables, corn, popcorn kernels, and seeds. We do not possess digestive enzymes to specifically break down gum base.Gum will not stick to your intestinal tract. It simply travels the same path as food and is excreted in stool. A reasonable guess of where this myth came from would point a finger at generations of parents.
Surviving allergy season Fab or foul? GARRETT STURGILL Reporter
but when it does I feel like I can breathe,” junior Alex Singleton said. “I have had terrible headaches this season but when my doctor prescribed me nasal spray I figured it wouldn’t work but it really has. Go see your doctor for a prescribed medication,” she added. “Whenever it’s windy outside, and dry, that’s usually when pollen is lurking,” junior Bayley Garcia said. “I don’t really suffer from allergens like pollen but my brother does and he usually uses a saline nasal rinse and that pretty much eases his throats congestion throughout the day. Obviously there isn’t a permanent cure for allergies but a nasal rinse definitely helps him,” he added. Another solution he recommended was that after being outdoors, immediately take off the clothing you had so the pollen
does not track you down in your home. School nurse Ms. Joanne Dorsey has worked in the health field for a total 40 years and has been at our school for a six. She says “last year was pretty bad, but this year has been the worst.” She continues, “It was really the worst year because it stayed cold for so long and it seemed to hinder some of the bloom and then when it finally warmed up everything just seems to explode.” Sophomore Paige Clark says that she has had allergies ever since 5 or 6 and “this is the worst year that I can remember.” To combat this season, Clark “started taking my allergy medicene 3 months earlier than normal. ” Because of the pollen, the sophomore “couldn’t breathe and I was just sneezing all of the time.”
Allergy season is here and it’s hitting a lot of people harder than normal. According to local reports, there has been a high count of pollen, causing those who are hypersensitive to have a wide range of reactions. “My allergies have been terrible this season,” said sophomore Taylor Holliger. “I usually don’t have much of a reaction to pollen but it has been almost attacking me,” Holliger said. “Last week I lost my voice because of my allergies, my throat was so itchy and not even water was helping my throat. I felt like I couldn’t breathe and nothing worked,” the sophomore claimed. Other students are also feeling similar effects. “My throat has felt scratchy for a while now,” junior Christian Davids said. “I don’t really recall ever having allergies until this season. I remember seeing pollen flying everywhere when I hit a tree branch, it freaked me out,” Davids said. “I’m technically new to the whole allergy thing but I have attempted to prevent the scratchy throat and such, but it never actually worked, “the junior added. He said that he has taken medicine which was prescribed by his doctor, but his allergies “are still being set off.” While people are suffering, there are things that can be done to help reduce the effects of spring irritants, including itchy Pollen from trees and other plants is one of the main causes for aleyes, and much more. amoung people. More precipitation and warmer tempera“I usually use nasal lergies spray. It takes about tures in the eary spring season caused allergies to start sooner and ten minutes to kick in be harsher. Photo credit: Garrett Sturgill
Foods for summer
Watermelon - Watermelon helps the body stay hydrated, keeps your memory sharp and keeps your mood stable. It also keeps the body satisfied while eating fewer calories because watermelon is 92% water. Raspberries - Raspberries are full of fiber and may promote weight loss or prevent weight gain.
Photo Credits: Harsha K R
Tomatoes - Tomatoes produce a carotenoid called lycopene, which, when consumed, may help prevent sunburn (through sunscreen should still be used).
Photo credit: Normanack
Iced Tea - Iced tea may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes with flavonoids in the tea. It may also cause you to have healthier teeth and stronger bones
Blueberries - Blueberries contain antioxidants that can help reduce muscle fatigue by cleaning up all the radicals left in your muscles after your exercise. Corn - Corn produces two antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, that Photo credit: VirtualWolf when consumed, may form a filament over the eyes that act as natural sunglasses and help filter out some of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Tart Cherries - Tart cherries may help you get a better nights sleep and stop post-workout pain. Also, studies have shown that cherries may help you lose weight and get leaner. Photo Credits: Dr. Mark Hyman
Iced Coffee - Coffee not only wakes you up in the morning, but studies have found that drinking iced coffee everyday may reduce your risk of developing nonmelanoma skin cancer. Zucchini- Zuccini has zero fat and is fuull of vitamin C. It can be served in a number of ways including grilled and in salads.
Compiled by: LIZZIE CATRAMBONE
Photo Credits: Paleo Grub
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Netting opportunities in lacrosse
Saddling up for success: NH students take reigns
ALISON GRAFTON Health and Science Editor Calling all women lacrosse players! Want to play past college? Now with a national team, players can extend their lacrosse career long past college. Started in 2016, the United Women’s Lacrosse League has four teams; Baltimore Ride, Boston Storm, Long Island Sound, and Philadelphia Force. The teams play at locations along the coast at lacrosse events, most commonly at tournaments. Freshman Lily Macatee attends tournaments with her club team. If she were to see one of the games of the National League, she would try to watch the game and Alice Mercer with Long Island Sound runs the ball up the see what they do, and comfield against Philadelphia Force. Sound has won UWLX’s first pare it to what she does. two tournaments in both 2016 and 2017. One of the goals of the Photo Credit: Matt Risley league is to connect the player to their fans. The teams play at showcases women. lets women continue to carry out aimed for the most amount of Sophomore Samantha Crone their passion for lacrosse,” somepeople to see them and inspire says, “I knew a lot about the men’s thing women could not do past to be them. professional league but not a lot college before. Sophomore Meredith Price about the women’s.” The men’s A partner of the team is 3d laplays for a club lacrosse teams league was started in 1999, while crosse. 3d lacrosse provides trainas well at school. “I get a lot of the women’s was only 2 years ago ing and events for players of all influence from them and I would in 2016. ages. The company “trains more play on the National League. I The upcoming season gets than 35,000 athletes annually” think it would make me a better started in Bel Air, MD at the with strategies like the “Boxplayer.” Live.Love.Lax event on June 15. Field Hybrid™ Development SysOne of the main focuses of the From here. The teams will play tem.” UWLX is to bring forth women’s at showcases in Maryland, New Gress also says that “it can sports. The lacrosse league is Jersey, New York, and Massa- keep you in shape and allows you run by United Women’s Sports, chusetts. to continue to do what you love a company that is female-ori- Junior Madi Gress says that she doing and it allows you to get to ented and is run and owned by likes the new lacrosse league. “It work with great people.”
HANNAH AYRES Reporter Gallop, trot, canter: equestrians at the Hawks Nest are preparing for summer competitions and looking back on their past achievements of riding horses. Freshman Emily Worden had been horseback riding for six years. Worden does eventing in which she placed first, second and eighth. Eventing is known as the “the triathlon of the equestrian world,” according to USEA. According to Worden, the bond with the horse and being able to be a team is her favorite part of horseback riding. Sophomore Anna Fitzhugh was raised around horses that her cousins owned and rode Western. She adds she “always thought they[horses] were the coolest creatures.” Fitzhugh’s parents are not horse people, however Anna said they made a deal that the sophomore would be able to ride when they moved here from DC. Fitzhugh had now been riding horses for seven years, owns three of her own horses, and plans on horseback riding as her career. Fitzhugh rides English, specifically eventing, in which she competed and won the year end award every year. Recently, the sophomore won the Charles Owen Technical Merit Award, which judges riders on how safe they ride. Fitzhugh states her favorite part about riding is “I feel like you bond really closely with
the horse your riding and to me that’s so important.” Freshman Jill Ostrowske didn’t want to touch horses until she was six then she got interested in them one day and “then I was like, hey, I might actually want to do this.” Ostrowske continued riding and now has been riding for seven years she now rides English, hunter, and jumper. The freshman owns a Chincoteague pony and a thoroughbred which she shows and ride them. She plans on continuing this an her future and “loves how it feels doing it you having that bond with an actual animal.” Sophomore Hannah Scheide had been riding since she was two her mom owned a barn before she was born now she owns 20 horses and borders. Scheide rides her own horses that she has at her house and “riding them has good control with a good bond.” The sophomore attends competitions in the summer every week and had won a lot of firsts, seconds and lower awards. Schide states her favorite part about horseback riding is “jumping high and I’m looking forward to riding in the future along with this summer’s competitions.” The competition season for horseback riders is in full swing and will last through the early fall according to many participants. These athletes say they are gearing up for long weekends of traveling, grueling work, and impressive competition.
Lunar Allstars face cheer challenge at Worlds JAMES ZANGRILLI Reporter North Harford sophomore Chloe Hinson is part of one the best cheer teams in Maryland called Lunar. It can be compared to your equivalent of a travel or club soccer team, but for Cheer. Chloe and her team recently had the opportunity to get invited to the worlds competition held by ESPN in Florida this past month. Hinson said that it is “every cheerleaders dream of making it to Worlds,” and that it is the absolute hardest and most challenging competition out there. She has been competing for a total of five years and the competitions that her team goes through are taken very seriously. The teams have to qualify in a
multitude of competitions during the season, and then they will be selected based on world wide rankings. Cheerleading itself has three levels, Allstar, rec, and school. Chloe competes at the Allstar level, which would put her team at the top of the competition facing the best of the best. All-star teams are usually ranked 1-5, 1 being the lowest and 5 being the hardest level, and since Lunar is a level 5 team, they are able to qualify for the Worlds competition. Hinson also stated that module collegiate levels teams are a 6, since they have more experience and are participating in the NCAA. The Lunar Allstars have a lot of Harford County high school
students including Chloe Hinson, Jenna and Sierra Heim, and Taylor Unkart. At the Lunar gym they strive to be the best and work hard so that they can come out with a win every time they compete. The more prestigious the competing is, the bigger the award, when a team wins the some of the best events they are able to win rings and trophies for recognition of excellence. In order to make it into the World’s competition a team must have a good amount of trophy or ring recognition to have a national placement.
Lunar Allstars, a local cheer team, is comprised of athletes from all over the local area. They compete across the east coast. Photo credit: lunarallstars.net
Cry of the Hawk
June 13, 2018
Page 20 -Sports
Capitals in Cup: One win away NFL creates policy to address taking knee; Mixed reaction from fans, athletes across country
OLIVIA BECKER Sports Editor
Even local businesses are supporting the Capitals. In fact DelThe Capitals are like fire la Roses, in Bel Air, has a raffle on ice this season with a record running for a Washington Capiof 49-33, and they continue this tals Jersey. Anyone that comes drive in postseason play as of to Della Roses during a Capital’s June 7th. After first beating the game and wears a Capital’s shirt Columbus Blue Jackets and then or jersey can put their name in taking down the Pittsburgh the raffle. Penguins, and lastly defeating Penguin’s fan Anna Racine says the Tampa Bay lightning, the that when the Capitals played team made it to the Stanley Cup the Penguins, she and a bunch of her friends finals. went to Getting into watch the the Stanley Play as a team, play game. She Cup is somewith that same intensity. says that thing the even though Washington -Rick Peddicord, the Penguins Capitals have English teacher lost, it was a struggled to close and exdo for twenciting game. ty years now. LookOne of North Harford’s biggest Cap’s fan, Mr. ing forward, Dilworth says the Peddicord, believes the Caps Capitals need to “get the scoring have come so far because of their chances, and finish them.” Pedintensity. Peddicord says the dicord then states that the CapiCapitals have always had trou- tols need to “play as a team, play ble in the second round. “There with that same intensity” He also thinks they need to give seemed to be a round two curse on the Capitals. They couldn’t Ovechkin his chances and create surmount it...” said the English opportunities. Peddicord adds teacher. “The fact they got past the Caps must be strong through that this year gives me hope for the neutral zone, and when they the future.” Junior Jay Dilworth, get the odd man rushes and the also a Capitals fan, says that the “2 on 1 situations” they can make hockey team has gotten younger a huge impact in the game. He and faster, they are playing more says these factors are the best potential they have in any game. “gritty hockey”.
Celebrating success with seniors, Student athletes at recent events OLIVIA BECKER Sports Editor At the end of every sports season, the Hawks celebrate the season with a banquet, and at these events there are usually awards, speeches and lots of food. For the tennis banquet Sophomore Meghan Coyne said her team does “paper plates for most likely and we give senior gifts.” Like other teams, she says the paper plates are mostly funny and are inside jokes with the team. In addition to the “paper plate awards” many teams give more awards based on the player performance during the season. Junior Mitch Bittner, a member of the track and field team says, “We always give out awards for how far people go in states and regionals.” Other teams also recognize athletes with special awards. Junior Brooke Ciampaglio, a lacrosse athlete says she got the
“relentless” award. She felt the award was cool “because it showed how the coaches felt about her hard work.” Senior and field hockey player Brooke Rickey says every year they perform either a skit, dance, or a song. She says they “do it for the graduating class”. Since her teammates and her were seniors this year they made a skit about themselves. Rickey said they originally started this tradition because “when we were freshman on varsity the seniors were so nice, we really just wanted to do something for them. But we were like wow, speeches are so boring and none of us were good at writing so we just kind of said let’s do a dance instead.” When asking Rickey if the tradition will continue she added, “We really hope so.”
JAMES ZANGRILLI Reporter On May 23, the National Football League held a meeting among team owners to discuss a new rule to fine players who choose to kneel during the playing of the national anthem. The kneeling had first started in 2016, when 49ers ex quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee in order to bring attention to riots and police brutality in America. Since then he has started a movement throughout the NFL in order to raise awareness about racial inequities in the justice system.“I think the new rule about no kneeling in the NFL is a good rule because it has made lots of viewers angry and it has brought down the NFL’s ratings. I also like how players can stay in the locker room if they want to,” Brennan Stewart stated regarding the new rule. Junior, John Lemley,
furthered Stewart’s reaction saying “It’s better if the players are in the locker rooms because if someone were to do this in another job it would be handled a lot differently and this situation has absolutely blown up more because of the media.” The reactions were as expected for the athletes, fans were split between the respect for our country and understanding why these players are kneeling. The ratings went down and it was questioned if this was the wrong way to express their thoughts and views on what is going on in the world. It did not stop the players from kneeling, even if they were threatened by owners or the commissioner that they would be fined. For the players who don’t support the pledge, they are given access to remain in the locker rooms until the pledge of allegiance has concluded.
The NFL has just released a new rule on the kneeling saying that players will be fined if they attempt to take a knee during the national anthem. They can either stand or wait in the locker room before the game. Defensive Tackle for the New York Giants Damon Harrison Sr. tweeted that “It’s not and never has been about the anthem. All the owners care about is their bottom line.” He says that it’s not about disrespecting the national anthem, but that people are ignoring real problems and the team owners just care about their salary and how it reflects on them. “I think it’s a good idea because it’s a sign of respect for the country and I feel like singing as their playing a sport for our country they should be able to show that respect. I feel like kneeling is not the best way to protest that,” Paige Clark, a sophomore sated.
Season ends for student athletes REBEKAH KEATON Reporter
This year track and field had a large team with almost 100 total participants. O’Leary, being the long distance coach, led five of her athletes to States, including Madison Holliger, who ran the two mile. Girls lacrosse was coached by
the highest scored goals with 32, and Brenna Duley had the highest assists with 19. Hawks girls lacrosse were 6-10 overall. Science teacher, Mr. Brady Green was the head coach for boys lacrosse, who won a total of eight games, according to County
Despite much of the season being peppered with rain, NH spring athletes came away far more than just soggy socks. JV baseball, coached by science teacher, Mr. Douglas Heeter, had a team almost completely made up of freshman. As a team, they achieved their goal and hit double digit wins throughout the season. Heeter states that the proudest moment his team had was that even though they lost some games, they never gave up, and he looks forward to coaching and seeing them next season. Softball also ended it season having had its fair share of success. The squad finished its season with a total of ten wins and five loses. “The team shined when they were on the field,” said JV softball manager Ryan Blosser. English teacher and tennis coach Ms. Emilie Keith felt her team “learned a lot about skills Track athletes come together in celebration post race at the and sportsmanship.” Keith also State meet. The girls received 12th out of 32 in the 4 by 800 added that they had many proud relay. Photo credit- Natalie Jacobs moments, but the best moment was when they beat Bel Air for the Mrs. Patty Murdy, this season Sports Zone. JT Duley and Will first time. First time track and field being her 22 year. Murdy says, Becker were both moved from JV coach Mrs. Laura O’Leary added “This year the scores of some of and put on varsity this season. that she, “really enjoyed working our games did not reflect the level They both said that overall the with the other coaches, Coach of play and improvements made team did well and one thing they Ege, Coach Fries, Coach Kochola, throughout the season.” This could improve on is to work on Coach Lane, and Coach Burgis.” season Kiersten Grisbowski had their team’s chemistry.