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Volume IX Issue V

Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland

SEN IO ISSU R E 2020

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May 2020

Andromeda Adams Austin Adams Samuel Albanese Briana Almond Hailey Apperson Emily Arnold Lori Auffarth Alec Auvil Colin Baker James Bandelin Evan Barnard Samuel Barone Nichole Barwick Mary Beth Bauermann Allyson Belt Kaylin Bending Christopher Benna Sarah Bennett Sofia Bennett Ryan Berg Evyn Beste Andrew Beyrodt Max Bieleszka-DuVernay Katherine Blair Hannah Blevins Jack Blevins Cayden Blizzard Jack Bloyer Max Bohlmann Samuel BonGiorno Sarah Borton Drew Bowen Seth Bowen Kent Bowers Rebecca Boyce Marshall Bradford Anna Brandt Mason Brinker Ryleigh Brown Terrence Brown Jordyn Burman-Patterson Wyatt Burrows Courtney Butz Ashley Cain Colin Campbell Justin Capan Ben Caputo Austin Carnes Emma Carper Caulder Carr Ethan Caulk Gabriella Chalker Emma Clark Jackson Clark Lindsay Clarke Julia Coe Katie Conover Catherine Costantino Simon Cousins Georgia Cowie Patrick Coyle Austin Craig Summer Crawford William Creel James Crowe Kaitlyn Crowley Marisa Cullison Dylan Decker Anna DeLibro Darienne Dennis Dominic DeSantis William Diaz Sarah Dickerson Mason Dill Jacob Dilley Nicolas DiNenna Gabriella DiPaola Nick Dowell Michael Doyle Morgan Dreyer Aaron Duenas Lindsey Duquette Meghan Ebert Eleni Efstathiou Maegan Eilermann Jacob Einhorn Tappen Eisendrath Yassin Elalamy Laura England Kayla Ensor Anahita Eshaghi Antonio Fedi Hagan Cole Fennell Grace Finckel Xander Finnell Aidan Fisher Averi Fletcher Sean Flynn Emma Fox Shannon Francis William Frasier Phoebe French Elizabeth Fritsch Jacob Furman Madison Gaede Lily Gaffney Madison Garner Gabriella Gatto Nathan Gernand Demi Gerovasilis Trina Gerovasilis Jack Getz Travis Getz Cole Gibbons Julianne Giza Bree Gobell Gabriella Gorelik Madison Gottschalk Chastity Gover Sam Grammer Trip Guarrera Maxwell Gudeman Davis Guyton Brady Hale Grace Hall Sara Hallameyer Brady Hammann Chris Hanley Reese Harden Loden Harris Billy Hartlove Wiilliam Hartman Korbin Hartwell Ella Haus Wilhelm Helfrich Haeven Henderson Nathan Herbkersman Abigail Herrmann David Herrmann Heidi Herzog Niloufar Heshmati Joshua Hill Nikola Hillary Jeff Hilse Krishna Hirpara William Holbrook Cassidy Hoover Keegan Hoover Sasha Hopkins Kaitlyn Houreas Caroline Howser Noah Hutton Shannon Ioffe Amayah Jackson Ethan Jacobson Sydney Jenkin Joseph Jocuns Hunter Jones Nathan Jones Alex “Cheeto” Kalb Albert Kalumba Sophia Karas Tessa Karas Mikayla Karotko Andreanna Karvounis Logan Kauffman Tommie Keznor Ali Khan Nickolas Klann Ethan Knarr Kelsey Knight Ezra Kolb George Koutsoukos Gabriella Kremer Katerina Kremer Luke Kremer Jack Kruger Matthew Lacey Christopher Lagatare Whitney Langlee Carley Lawson Joey Ledford Koby Lee Addison Leisher Grace Levy Emma Lewis Molly Lincoln Gabriel Lindsay Elle Lochary Alexander Long Jamie Loomis Jennifer Madison Ella Maley Jillian Mallon Lexi Marmion Lane Martin Kathryn Martino Krystal Mathis Hannah Maxwell Conor McCue Haley McCullough Maggy McGuigan Caroline McHugh James McHugh Samantha McHugh Lincoln McIntosh Meghan McVicker Sarah Meadowcroft Gustavo Mejias Torres Rebecca Meldron Carissa Mileto Cecilia Milan Kenai Miller Reese Miller Ty Miller Thomas Milne Jacob Minton Collin Mohelski Robert Moncure Jenna Moore James Morrison Ben Mott Jackson Munk Emilio Nakamichi Jacqi Needle Zoe Nicholson Tabitha Nolan Grace Noone Moraa Nyakoe Megan O’Donovan Hope Ossakow Ava Ott Brooke Overmier Thomas Pallan Chloe Parker Wyatt Parks DJ Party-Hackler Hunter Patrick Emma Patteson Gianna Patti Brendan Payne Bailey Perez Mariam Petruk Kelsey Pflugrad Andy Pham Kenly Piombino Tony Pistorio John Poe Madison Pope Joshua Porta Lindsay Posner Lily Potter Sydney Powell Willow Powers Jack Prestandrea Brandi Price Payton Pryor Lauren Rasmussen Justin Rhoads Aniyah Richardson Nick Riley Charles Root Rachel Rowe Owen Sabia Megan Sabo Katherine Salko Autumn Schmidt Bailey Schmidt Kelly Schultz George Schwab Leigh Schwab Cody Schwartz Hannah Sebelist Cole Secor Kara Shamus Meghan Sheats Isabella Sheckells Glenn Sheeley Ian Shehadeh Gwyneth Shepard Joseph Sienkiewicz Zachary Smith Megan Spicer Jack Stellar Carly Stevens Russell Stevenson Evan Strebel Elsbeth Supplee Emily Swensen Samantha Swope Molly Szymanski Shane Taylor Stefan Traska Avery Trouland Duncan Troy Drew Turnbaugh Timothy Unger Nate Wagner Austin Walker Abbey Walsh Gavin Walter Ben Ward Michaela Watts Madison Webb Sean Webb Autumn Welsh Grayson Welsh Ava Westerberg Olivia Westerberg Victoria Westra Karl Wheeler George White Keegan Whittle Jack Wickiser Nina Wilkinson Shaya Williams Brooke Wilson Holly Wilson Maxwell Wilson Christopher Winchester Sandy Witt Grant Wolf Brandon Woolf Derek Wu Ethan Yates Morgan Young Devin Zahn Jake Zanotta Zachary Zaruba Andrew Zhu Marin Zibell Maximos Zinkhan

Photo/Layout by Molly Szymanski, Graphic by Keegan Whittle

Index

2-3 Community 4-7 Sports 8-9 Spotlight 10-13 Features 14-15 Opinion 16 In Focus

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MAY 2020

COMMUNITY

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Where is the class of 2020 going?

MARYLAND

Allegany College Lee Helfrich

Capitol Tech University Devin Zahn

Carroll Community College Marissa Cullison

1-3 SENIORS Sarah Meadowcroft Jenna Moore Ben Mott John Poe Aniyah Richardson Meghan Sheats

Frostburg State University

Kayla Ensor

Grace Noone

Chris Lagatare

Charles Root

Brandi Price

Cecil College Brendan Payne

Community College of Baltimore County Andromeda Adams Jimmy Bandelin Jackson Barone Nichole Barwick Allyson Belt

Goucher College Will Frasier Carly Stevens Madison Webb

Harford Community College Kaylin Bending Averi Fletcher Avery Trouland

Jack Bloyer

Hood College

Seth Bowen

Caulder Carr

Marshall Bradford Jordyn Burman-Patterson Emma Carper William Diaz Jake Dilley Aaron Duenas Meg Ebert Eleni Efstathiou Noah Hutton Ethan Jacobson Albert Kalumba Matthew Lacey Koby Lee Lincoln McIntosh

Nico DiNenna

Loyola University Lori Auffarth Lindsey Duquette Gabbi Gorelik Abby Hermann

Maryland Institute College of Art Summer Crawford

McDaniel College Max Bieleszka-DuVernay Jenn Madison Collin Mohelski

4-6 SENIORS Mount Saint Mary’s College Ella Haus Ethan Knarr Nina Wilkinson Ethan Yates

Salisbury University Alec Auvil

Ethan Caulk

Travis Getz Kaitlyn Houreas Grace Levy

Lauren Mentzer Emilio Nakamichi Wyatt Parks Emma Patteson Payton Pryor Owen Sabia

Megan Spicer

Abbey Walsh Ava Westerberg Holly Wilson

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Sam Albanese Molly Lincoln Sam McHugh Hope Ossakow Ian Shehadeh

Stevenson University Hailey Apperson Blake Batema Amayah Jackson Tessa Karas Tony Pistorio Kelly Schultz Michaela Watts Marin Zibell

Towson University Briana Almond Sarah Borton

Catie Constantino Georgia Cowie Gabby DiPaola

Shannon Francis

7-14 SENIORS

15 + SENIORS

Madi Gottschalk Nilou Heshmati Josh Hill Shannon Ioffe Mikayla Karotko Andreanna Karvounis Gabriella Kremer Carley Lawson Addison Leisher Ella Maley Lexi Marmion

Hannah Maxwell James McHugh Meghan McVicker Carissa Mileto Jake Minton Brooke Overmire

Marium Petruk Kenly Piombino Maddi Pope Josh Porta Lindsay Posner Autumn Schmidt Cody Schwartz Evan Strebel

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Chris Benna Yassin Elalamy William Hartman Moraa Nyakoe

University of Maryland, College Park Colin Baker

Evan Barnard

Sarah Bennett Sofia Bennett Sam BonGiorno

Colin Campbell Laura England Anahita Eshaghi Nate Gernand Jack Getz Brady Hamman

Billy Hartlove Nate Herbkersman Niko Hillary

COMMUNITY

MAY 2020 Krishna Hirpara

William Holbrook Caroline Howser Sophia Karas Nick Klann

Kelsey Knight Katerina Kremer Gabe Lindsay Alex Long Conor McCue

Maggy McGuigan Thomas Milne Zoe Nicholson

Thomas Pallan Hunter Patrick Sydney Powell Justin Rhoads Nick Riley Rachel Rowe Katie Salko

Kara Shamus Jack Steller Emma Swensen Molly Szymanski Stefan Traska Gavin Walter Ben Ward

Autumn Welsh

Grayson Welsh Keegan Whittle

Washington College Emily Arnold Jake Furman

Arizona

Arizona State University Tabitha Nolan

University of Arizona Ava Ott

California

University of California, Berkeley Andrew Zhu

Connecticut Mitchell College Xander Finnell

University of New Haven Caroline McHugh

Delaware

University of Delaware Anna DeLibro Keegan Hoover Reese Miller Gianna Patti Lauren Rasmussen Joe Sienkiewicz Shane Taylor Derek Wu

Florida Florida Atlantic University Joey Ledford

Florida Institute of Technology Wyatt Burrows

Jacksonville University Emma Clark

University of Central Florida Jack Wickiser

University of Tampa Tony Fedi

Bree Gobell

Georgia

Georgia Institute of Technology Ashley Cain

University of Georgia Sarah Dickerson

Clark Atlanta University Darienne Dennis

Idaho

Brigham Young University, Idaho Emma Fox

Illinois

University of Chicago Gustavo Mejias Torres

Indiana

Bethel University Sam Swope

Indiana University Max Wilson

Kentucky

Murray State University Maegan Eilermann

Massachussetts Boston University Sydney Jenkin

Michigan

Eastern Michigan University Loden Harris

New Jersey

Stockton University George White

New York

Fashion Institute of Technology Elsbeth Supplee

Hofstra University TJ Unger

Marymount Manhattan College Morgan Young

Syracuse University Bailey Perez Rebecca Meldron

Army West Point Anna Brandt

University of Rochester Leigh Schwab

North Carolina

Elon University Katie Conover Cole Fennell

East Carolina University Lily Gaffney Olivia Westerberg

Queens University of Charlotte

Pennsylvania

Bucknell University

Alex Kalb

Oregon

University of Oregon Lindsay Clarke Juli Giza

Mary Beth Bauerman Kaitlyn Crowley Drew Turnbaugh

Cedar Crest University

Vermont

Willow Powers

Dickinson College

Middlebury College Gabriella Chalker Davis Guyton

Demi Gerovasilis

Lehigh University

University of Vermont Tappen Eisendrath

Kent Bowers

Washington, D.C.

Lycoming College

The Catholic University of America

Austin College

Jack Kruger

Messiah College

George Washington University

Reese Harden

Brooke Wilson

University of the District of Columbia

Miserchordia University

Maddie Gaede

Jillian Mallon

West Virginia

Moore College of Art and Design

West Virginia University

Gwyn Shepard

Andrew Beyrodt Gabriella Gatto Duncan Troy

Penn State University

Abroad

Ben Caputo Patrick Coyle Trina Gerovasilis

Berlin Institute of Technology Max Bohlmann

Haley McCullough Jack Prestandrea

City, University of London Whitney Langlee

University of Pittsburgh

University College London

Logan Kauffman Sam Grammer

Cecilia Milan

York College

Gap Year

Evyn Beste Dylan Decker Mason Dill Elle Lochary Jamie Loomis Katie Martino Karl Wheeler Bailey Schmidt Zachary Smith

Jackson Munk

Trade School

South Carolina

College of Charleston Phoebe French

University of South Carolina, Columbia Hannah Blevins George Schwab Victoria Westra

Clemson University Cole Gibbons

Tennessee

Mason Brinker Austin Carnes Will Creel Nick Dowell Chastity Gover Brady Hale Sasha Hopkins Haevan Henderson George Koutsoukos Krystal Mathis Robbie Moncure Brennan Morrison Russel Stevenson Sean Webb Sandy Witt

Military Air Force

Nate Wagner

Army

Shay Williams

Coast Guard Cole Secor

Rhodes College

Marines

Vanderbilt University

Navy

University of Tennesee, Knoxville

Workforce

Chloe Parker

Tommie Keznor

Aidan Fisher

Virginia

James Madison University

Miami University

College of William and Mary

Courtney Butz

Maddy Garner

Jake Zanotta

Drew Bowen Andrew Brown Justin Capan Trip Guarerra

Michael Doyle

Hampden Sydney College

Baldwin Wallace University

Virginia Tech University

Bloomsburg University

Lily Potter

Ohio

Katie Blair

Sara Hallameyer

Davis and Elkins College

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

University of Mary Washington

Alvernia University

Ellie Fritsch

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

HEREFORD HARBINGER | 3

Max Gudeman Nathan Jones

Ryleigh Brown Kelsey Pflugrad Megan Sabo

University of Lynchburg Jacqi Needle

Roanoke College Grace Hall Julia Coe

Shenadoah University Isabella Sheckells

Brandon Woolf David Herrmann

Grace Finckel

Austin Adams Ryan Berg Jack Blevins Cayden Blizzard Jackson Clark Jimmy Crowe Jeff Hilse Cassidy Hoover, Jacob Jones Ezra Kolb Andy Pham Hannah Sebelist Glenn Sheeley Austin Walker Max Zinkhan

Undeclared

Rebecca Boyce, Simon Cousins, Nick DeSantis, Morgan Dreyer, Chris Hanley,Korbin Hartwell, Heidi Herzog, Joe Jocuns, Hunter Jones, Ali Khan, Luke Kremer, Emma Lewis, Lane Martin, Joseph Mihalik, Kenai Miller, Ty Miller, Megan O’Donovan, DJ Party-Hackler, Christopher Winchester, Grant Wolf, Zack Zaruba

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SPORTS

MAY 2020

Harbinger staff and coaches select exemplary senior athletes

GIRLS SOCCER

Carly Stevens has been playing varsity soccer since her freshman year and was appointed captain her senior year.

Stevens started as a midfielder and would help play the role as the center back when needed. Her determination and strength on the field did not go unnoticed by her teammates.

She constantly pushed her teammates with her competitivity and drive to win.

In her four years at Hereford, Stevens has made many friends who admire her as a teammate.

“Carly has always been a person I can rely on, both on and off the field,” teammate and captain Zoe Nicholson (‘20) said. “She stands strong even when the game gets tough and she knows how to lead a team to their goals.”

She plans to attend Goucher College this fall to continue her soccer career at the collegiate level.

BOYS SOCCER

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

Reese Miller has been running cross country for three years, each year being part of the state championship team. This year she placed fourth at States. Miller heard great things about cross country from her sister, who convinced her to join.

“I’ve had so many great memories, some being the pasta parties we go to the night before meets, swimming in the gunpowder river, and participating in our spirit days,” Miller said.

Ava Greenfield (‘21), a fellow teammate, has been on the team with Miller for three years.

“I am going to miss her being a good example for the younger kids on the team and I am going to miss her helping the team get excited for meets,” Greenfield said. “[She] was able to create a good environment [where] we could all have a good time.”

Miller said that she will greatly miss the positive and encouraging atmosphere and that everyone is always supportive which makes it hard to leave.

Miller plans to run both club cross country and club track at the University of Delaware while majoring in biology.

Gavin Walter has played football for 10 years and has been in the high school program each year, getting pulled up to varsity at the end of his sophomore season. As quarterback and captain, Walter was an essential player and leader to the team, making first team All-Division and second team All-County.

“Gavin was the ultimate leader of our team and led by example,” head football coach Ric Evans said. “I will miss Gavin’s hard-nosed work ethic and incredible ability to play a very physical game without fear.”

Walter’s leadership skills were noticeable to his teammates as well, who looked up to him greatly.

“He came to practice every day prepared to get better by competing. The quarterback gets hit the most in the offense we run, so he has taken some pretty hard hits,” teammate Aden Johnson (’21) said. “He always got back up and finished the game. It is that type of leadership and mentality that helped keep the team motivated.”

Walter’s favorite memory was clinching a spot in the playoffs by beating rival Eastern Tech High School in his final season this past year.

Walter is attending the University of Maryland in the Fall, where he will be majoring in finance.

Four-year varsity player Niko Hillary has been playing soccer for 14 years and counting.

He played striker for Hereford and had been a vital part of the team’s success as leading scorer all four years.

Hillary’s dedication to the game showed as he ended his high school soccer career with an impressive resume; one selection for second-team All-County, two selections for firstteam All-County, and during his senior year he was awarded second-team All-State and played in the Senior All-Star game.

“My best memory is definitely scoring the game winning goal against Towson High School in the quarter semi-finals,” Hillary said.

“They had just defeated us 2-1 in the County Championship the week before, so when [I found out] we were facing them the next week, I knew this was our time for revenge. When that golden opportunity came, I delivered. I would love to relive that moment.”

Hillary plans on playing club soccer at the University of Maryland in the fall, where he will major in agricultural business management.

William Holbrook began running cross country as a freshman.

“My sister Olivia was on the team and I started running with her in eighth grade because there are miles of trails where I live,” Holbrook said. “I found out I actually liked running so I stuck with it.”

Holbrook ran in the state championship every year and he is the only runner in this year’s senior class to do so. Holbrook credits his rapid success as a runner during his first year to running miles over the summer.

He has had a significant positive impact on his teammates as well.

“Will definitely taught me the value of perseverance, he never took a workout easy, never let a bad race get to his head, and always pushed himself to be better, and the team was better because of it,” Drew Turnbaugh (’20) said. “[Holbrook’s best race was] at the state meet breaking through and running an outstanding race to conclude his high school cross country career with his best ever performance on the Hereford course,” Coach Adam Hittner said.

Holbrook’s favorite thing about cross country is “the freedom after a day of school to run in such a beautiful place with good people.”

Holbrook plans to join either the running or crew team in college.

In 7th grade, Autey Welsh gave up the balance beam for a volleyball. She was pulled up to varsity as an alternate along with being the JV captain her sophomore year.

Welsh also played club volleyball for three years for Masters Volleyball Academy.

“Autey impacted the team with great leadership skills and her ability to form a friendship with everyone on the team,” teammate Adriana Zayas (‘22) said. “She always was so welcoming and interactive with the JV team.”

“She has made other players better by her hard work and work ethic,” Coach Schreiner said. “She was a role model for other players that played her same position.”

Welsh said she will miss friendships and team chemistry the most and leaving the four other senior teammates will be the most difficult since they have played together all through high school.

“It was really awesome to grow with [the other seniors] and of course I’ll miss Coach Schreiner who put up with my jokes every practice,” Welsh said.

In the fall, Welsh will be attending the University of Maryland, College Park while studying criminology and criminal justice. Unsure of whether it will be club or intramural, Welsh does plan to continue playing volleyball in her free time.

MAY 2020

GOLF

FEILD HOCKEY

SPORTS Ellie Fritsch started playing golf just before eighth grade and has been on varsity all four years of high school.

“Ellie was a dedicated athlete that worked hard in season,” coach Jean-Paul Bibaud said. “This caused her to get better every year and culminated in her competing in the Maryland State Golf Championship.”

Fritsch won counties with her golf team three times and she also placed fourth in the County Championship all four years.

Her most memorable memory was winning counties her freshman year and “coach Bibaud pulled us all into this big group hug and told us how proud he was,” Fritsch said.

“She became the sole captain her senior year and really took control of the team,” Bibaud said. “Bringing us together as a unit in an individual sport can be a challenge, but she thrived alongside the team.”

Fritsch will be attending Queens University where she is considering furthering her golf career.

Katie Martino has been a part of Hereford’s field hockey program for four years and has playing field hockey for 11 years. Martino plays forward and used her skills on offense to help lead her team to victories.

“She always had a really good and motivating attitude on and off the field, which makes the whole team feel determined to succeed,” Emily Ready (’21) said. “She’s also extremely reliable and the whole team could count on her and look up to her throughout the season.”

Martino’s leadership qualities earned her a captain position during her senior season. For her junior year, Martino was awarded 2nd team all-division and this past season she won 1st team all-division, 1st team all-county, and 2nd team all-state.

Martino says that she will miss her the relationships she created with her teammates and her coach, Caitlyn Duvall.

“CMack has been there for me for seven years, on and off the field,” Martino said. “I am so thankful for her and everything she has done for me.”

Martino said that every moment being a part of the program was the best but the pre-game locker room dance parties is a memory she will never forget.

BADMINTON

WRESTLING

HEREFORD HARBINGER | 5 Cecilia Millan has been playing badminton since her sophomore year. During the season, Millan and her partner Rachel Rowe (‘20) had a record of 14 wins, only one loss, and second place in counties.

Although she began the sport for fun, Millan quickly became a valuable player.

“Cecilia has been gracious, even-keeled, and a true team player from the beginning, all of which have helped her doubles game,” coach Geoffrey Grace said. “Staying positive and competitive are a combination of traits that don’t always occur in the same person, but these characteristics defined Cecilia’s presence on the court.”

Millan also helped encourage other players with her presence and motivation.

“She brought a great spirit and positivity to the team, while stressing the importance of hard work and dedication,” Anthony Karoly (’21) said.

Millan has committed to University College London for Biological Sciences and is considering playing badminton at the club level; however, she may return to competitive rowing.

Jack Wickiser started his wrestling career when he was just ten years old. Wrestling for almost seven years allowed Wickiser to tone his skills and wrestle all four years on varsity. His stats include being a two-time state qualifier, reaching as high as fourth place in regionals, and winning the Millford Mill tournament his freshmen year.

“I’ll never forget beating a state-ranked wrestler in the last ten seconds of the match by pinning him,” Wickiser said.

Wickiser earned the nickname John Wick based off of the movie because of how good he was at taking down his opponents.

“Jack is like the big brother of the team, being serious when it comes time, but also knowing how to keep the team entertained and have a good time,” one of the varsity captains, Morgan Vandergrift (’22) said.

“For his selfless role on both the soccer and wrestling team, I was proud to nominate Wickiser as HHS’ Male Nominee for McCormick Unsung Hero Award,” assistant varsity wrestling coach Brett Baier said.

Wickiser plans on studying computer science in the fall and is still deciding on which college he will be attending and if he will continue wrestling.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK

GIRLS TENNIS

SPORTS

Reese Harden has been a member of the varsity team for all four years of high school and has been key member of the team’s success over the years.

Harden has been playing basketball for basically her entire life.

“I picked up a basketball right when I could walk,” Harden said. “But I didn’t start playing on an actual team until 2nd grade.”

Harden has received many awards while playing for Hereford including scoring over 1000 points, being the second top scoring leader in Hereford history, winning a regional championship, being named 3rd team All-State, 1st team All-County and 1st team All-Division.

“My favorite memory was probably scoring my career high 35 points on senior night,” Harden said. “Not only was scoring those many points unbelievable, but I got to do it in front of friends and family who all came to cheer all the seniors on since it was our last home game of my high school career.”

Harden is also a great team player.

“With her talent and humble personality, she has brought leadership to the team for sure,” teammate Trina Gerovasilis (‘20) said.

“She continuously did not stop trying and give it her all in every game she played.”

Harden looks forward to competing at the next level at Messiah College, where she will play division III basketball and major in athletic training.

Courtney Butz joined the indoor track team her freshmen year and has been an integral member on both the indoor and outdoor varsity track teams during all four of her high school year and assisted her team to three state championships. She has competed for her team in the pole-vault, hurdles, high jump, long jump, and triple jump events.

Teammate and fellow pole-vaulter Wyatt Parks (’20) has been competing alongside Courtney during the past four years and adds that he is amazed at her versatility and determination as an athlete.

“One of my favorite things about her is that she always gets back up no matter how hard she gets knocked down,” Parks said. “This year during indoor she injured her ankle right before states and could barely walk. I was shocked and amazed to see her show up and jump at indoor states and she even scored points for her team.”

Courtney thanks her coaches and teammates for pushing her every day to become the athlete that she is.

“I’m going to miss warming up with black group every day, watching coach Fellows try to clear bars, and falling over hurdles a few too many times,” Butz said.

Although she mentioned she never thought she would end up doing track in college, Courtney will be attending Bucknell University in the fall to compete on their track and field team.

Rachel Rowe has been playing tennis since she was around five years old and has carried her love for the game through all four years of high school.

Growing up, she was introduced to the sport by her parents, who met while playing tennis. Her family used to play doubles together until her older brother left for college.

“Both of my parents play tennis,” Rowe said. “It’s our family’s thing.”

Since tennis is such a mental sport, it takes a strong mindset to perform well and win in competitive matches.

“I think for me, I do really well in terms of getting down and coming back because you have to have a firm lead,” Rowe said. “It’s hard to get down [in points], so if that happens you have to keep mentally strong to keep going and to come back and win.”

For the fall season, Rowe was a dominant member on the badminton team, and her talent and ability promoted her to be a captain for them. Rowe’s leadership skills also translate into her academic life.

In the fall, Rowe will be attending University of Maryland College Park, with an intended major of computer science and minor in Chinese.

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS INDOOR TRACK

BOYS TENNIS

MAY 2020 Justin Capan has played basketball ever since he could pick up a ball. Starting in elementary school, Capan played all the way up through high school, playing two years on JV and two years on varsity. When first learning to play, Capan started as a point guard, but as he developed his shot he moved to shooting guard. His offensive abilities with his dagger of a three-point shot and quick defense led him to dominate on the court.

“Some of my favorite moments were while practicing and making competitions between all the guys,” Capan said. “It really made the season a lot more fun to be able to joke around but at the same time push each other to be better and develop more as a team.”

“I remember before every game when we’d get our shorts, everyone would get mad at Justin because he’d always tie them too tight,” teammate Evan Barnard (’20) said. “That kind of thing just makes everyone connect a little more and have a good laugh, making the season more enjoyable.”

Capan’s dedication showed during his time at Hereford and set a great example for those to follow him in the basketball program.

“He was Steph Curry splash,” teammate Joe Sienkiewicz (’20) said.

Capan will be attending Virginia Tech next year where he will continue his athletic career with intramural basketball and soccer while studying engineering.

Sean Flynn has ran indoor track for three years, starting his running career with outdoor track freshman year. Flynn has also been a part of the outdoor track and cross-country teams.

Flynn’s best track event is the 800-meter run, with his best time being two minutes and four seconds.

“My favorite part of running track is the bonds that start and how close the athletes get to one another,” Flynn said.

Although Flynn doesn’t plan on running on the track team in college, he still plans to run on his own.

To stay motivated, Flynn and his teammate Aiden Jacobson (‘21) challenge each other to run faster because of how competitive they both are.

Flynn plans to attend the University of Maryland in the fall.

Thomas Pallan is a four-year varsity tennis player. Beginning seriously in sixth grade, he watched professionals such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in matches.

“It looked like a lot of fun, so I tried it out myself and fell in love with the sport,” Pallan said.

Having played both doubles and singles, Pallan says he enjoys playing singles the most.

“With regards to singles, I like how everything is on your shoulders, when you win it is because of you, but when you lose it is also because of you,” Pallan said.

Outside of Hereford Tennis, Pallan played club tennis for Coppermine for five years along with summer training.

During the regular season, Pallan highlights his 9-0 win against Dulaney and will miss competing against other high schools and playing with the rest of the team.

With a regional championship and two county championships under his belt, Pallan hopes to play club or intramural tennis as he attends the University of Maryland while studying Information Science.

SPORTS

MAY 2020

BOYS LACROSSE

GIRLS LACROSSE Attacker Lindsay Clarke has been playing lacrosse for 13 years. Clarke started playing for the Varsity Hereford lacrosse team Sophomore year and has become a captain along side Lindsay Posner (‘20) and Katie Blair (‘20).

Her teammates honor her support and her hard work that shows on and off the field.

“She gives 100% in any role that she has to play on the field,” teammate Jordan Peterson (’22) said, “not only is she hardworking but this year stepped into an important leadership role.”

Her leadership skills do not go unnoticed by those around her.

“Lindsay is quick to encourage her teammates and always is willing to take a chance to secure a win for the team even if it didn’t end in success,” varsity coach Anne Ensor said.

Clarke won the first team All-County award her junior year along with winning three County Championships with the Bulls. She also was a 2A State Finalist in 2018 and 2019.

“This year I have learned not to take anything for granted because you never know when it will be your last time playing with your team,” Clarke said.

She will continue her lacrosse career at the University of Oregon in the fall. Clarke will be majoring in business administration.

GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK

ALLIED SPORTS

Lauren Mentzer has played softball for 13 years. She played throughout her high school career, for both the school and a club team.

“She is always working closely with our coach to make sure everything runs smoothly,” teammate, Grace Noone said.

Mentzer won the Maryland State Championship with her club team for two years in a row. She has played a variety of positions such as short stop, third base, second base, center, right, and left field. On and off the field, Mentzer has worked to keep the team close and organized.

“She is always encouraging the team to spend time together and get closer,” Noone said.

Playing for all four years has been an important part of Mentzer’s high school experience.

“I’m very grateful I’ve been able to play four years of softball for Hereford alongside my teammates and friends,” Mentzer said.

This year she is senior captain of the team and will be attending Salisbury University in the fall.

Collin Mohelski has been involved with allied sports since his sophomore year of high school.

“The tournaments were my favorite memories,” Mohelski said. “It’s a lot of fun seeing every school in the county come together and have fun.”

“It has been impressive to watch Collin go from being a shy, reserved player as a sophomore to a team leader as a senior,” coach James Rhoads said. “He began his career as mostly a defensive player, but during his junior year he moved up to the front line and became a big scoring threat for us.”

Mohelski will take the lessons he learned through allied sports with him to college, where he might continue to participate in athletics through intramural sports.

Jake Furman has been playing lacrosse for 15 years and has been on the varsity team all four years of high school. As a captain and attacker, Furman was an essential player and leader to the team, making first team All-County each year. On top of high school, Furman also played for LaxWorld Lacrosse club for eight years.

Furman’s dedication to the team and leadership skills were noticeable to his teammates, who looked up to him greatly.

“What I’ll miss about playing with [Furman] is the constant hard work and drive to be better in every practice and game,” teammate Jake Zanotta (’20) said.

Furman’s favorite memory from being on the team was whenever they would beat Dulaney, who the team sees as an ongoing rival.

Furman is attending Washington College in the Fall, where he will be playing Division III lacrosse and majoring in biology.

BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK

Conor McCue has been participating in outdoor track since his sophomore year at Hereford. In the past year, he has also served as a captain. One common theme in McCue’s track career has been consistency.

“I’m never one of those guys that goes really hard in the beginning of the race then dies,” McCue said. “I’m very consistent throughout and know how to pace myself.”

McCue also brings this consistency with him into training, where he strives to develop a good mindset which allows him to succeed.

“Since I’ve been running with him, he’s always been someone to look to if you need help, and would always get the job done,” teammate Alec Velleggia (‘21) said.

McCue will be attending school at the University of Maryland in the fall, where he plans on majoring in Government and Politics.

Lily Gaffney has been a key part of the girls track and field team since her sophomore year. Overall, she has run six seasons of high school track.

Gaffney participates in multiple events, including high and intermediate hurdles, short distance relays such as the 4 x 200m and 4 x 400m, and triple jump.

Gaffney has contributed in many ways to the girl’s team’s success. Last year, she was a part of the first outdoor team to win the state title for Hereford. She has also been a part of two indoor track state champion teams.

“I’m thankful for everything track has brought me,” Gaffney said. “Even though the training is tough, our coaches and teammates push us to do amazing things.”

Lily is planning to attend East Carolina University next year to major in nursing, where she also may continue her track career on the university’s club team.

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BASEBALL

CHEERLEADING

Jimmy Crowe has been a two-year member of the varsity baseball team. During his career, Jimmy started throughout his junior season. He was a key part of last year’s team and helped lead the team to become regional champions.

Crowe plays as a pitcher for the team as well as a catcher. Playing both positions showed Crowe’s ability to work as a well-rounded player and helped lead the team to many victories.

“I loved my experience with the team; they are my brothers,” Crowe said. “Being on a team showed me how to work together. Playing baseball is what made my high school experience the best.”

After graduation, Crowe plans on applying to the Baltimore County Fire Department to continue to work as a team and community leader.

Carissa Mileto has been a varsity cheerleader since her freshman year and contributed to the victory of two county championships.

Outside of school, Mileto cheered with All-Star teams resulting in competing at the Cheerleading Worlds twice.

During her four years of cheering, Mileto has brought several facets to her team.

“Cheer is a lot more difficult than people think, she’ll always be there for you when things get hard,” teammate Emma DiVenti (’21) said. “She brings so much excitement to every practice, game and competition.”

One of her favorite memories on the team was bringing the cheerleading county title back to Hereford in 2018 after numerous years.

“I’m thankful for all the memories and friends I’ve made throughout the years,” Mileto said.

After graduating, Mileto will be attending Towson University and majoring in nursing and cheering on the competition team.

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Senior editors reflect on their time with the Harbinger Editor-in-Chief - Molly Szymanski

It’s kind of funny how it started out; Mrs. Stachura recommended I take Journalism after being her student in English freshman year and I thought I would—but solely for the ego boost. At the time I didn’t really care for writing and I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up.

Could you imagine that? Anyways, I walked into Mrs. Stuller’s intro class the next year and was finally met with a teacher and a subject that could provide to me the organized chaos I even didn’t know I needed in my life. Coming into advanced as a junior, I was opinion editor. Now, not only could I complain to the people around me, but also to the entire school, and I loved it. I can’t put into words what a transformative experience this class has been for me. My best memories from high school are from journalism: from running and screaming around the pub lab to getting thrown in the back of a Jeep for a promo, I’ve learned how to be a (mostly) benevolent leader, how to stop procrastinating to make a deadline, and how to have some fun with it, too. Next year, I will be attending the University of Maryland, College Park with some of my best friends to study journalism in the CIVICUS program. I might move on to bigger and better things, but nothing will ever replace my time on the staff of the Hereford Harbinger.

Managing Editor - Lindsay Clarke

My Harbinger career started in room M129 on the first day of school freshman year as I sat there in a room full of upperclassmen, questioning if I made the right decision signing up for the Intro to Journalism class. To my surprise, throughout the next four years I spent countless hours in the pub lab brainstorming topic ideas, editing articles, taking part in heated debates, and engaging in the complete chaos that came along with being a reporter on the Harbinger staff.

Journalism provided me an opportunity to publish my writing for our community. I have filled the positions of the Online, Community, and Managing Editor during my three years of being in the advanced class. Journalism caused me a lot of stress throughout the years, but it has also taught me the most valuable life lessons. Thank you, Mrs. Hamilton, for fostering our creativity these past two years and Mrs. Stuller, for teaching us the importance of voicing your opinion…even if the majority disagrees. This fall, I will be attending the University of Oregon to study business administration, while playing on the women’s lacrosse team.

Features Editor - Sydney Powell

After hearing about the stories and laughs and chaos shared by the Harbinger staff from the couple of friends I had already in the course, I knew I had to a part of it all. While sitting in Honors Journalism that next year with Mrs. Stuller, eating an entire cake (along with the rest of the ridiculous amount of food that we overestimated our ability to eat every time), I was confident I made the right choice. Though I didn’t join the staff until I was a sophomore, the time I had in those three short years made up for it. Thank you, Hereford Harbinger, for gifting me a class I actually looked forward to going to every B day. Thank you for the unhealthy amounts of munchkins and those cookies that Keegan makes that I consumed at 8 o’clock in the morning. Thank you for the time spent frantically searching for a computer that actually worked, and even the short deadlines, the endless line-editing, and last-minute page-filling. You’ve given me skills I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else, and memories that will last a lifetime. Although our time with the Harbinger didn’t end quite as expected, I am grateful nonetheless. Next year, I will be attending the University of Maryland to major in marketing and entrepreneurship, but I know as I sit in those lecture halls with the other 200 students, I’ll be missing those mornings gathered around the pub lab tables with the rest of the Harby staff.

Sports Editor - Katie Blair

Deciding to take journalism is one of the decisions I’ve made in high school that I know I’ll never regret. It truly isn’t like any other class.

As a sophomore, journalism quickly became the part of my day that I looked forward to most. Whether it was eating way too much food or spending the entire period discussing the latest drama, my intro class never let me down. From then on, being a part of the Harbinger family has been very special to me. I’ve learned skills that I’m sure I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life, which isn’t always common in high school courses. I’ll forever value the importance of teamwork, meeting deadlines, and tapping into my creative side after my three years on the staff. Aside from the academic side of the course, the pub lab has always brought countless laughs, intriguing debates, amazing classmates, and of course, lots of food. Journalism turned out to be so much more than I expected, and for that I have to thank Mrs. Stuller, Mrs. Hamilton, and all of my classmates through the years. Although the end of the year didn’t go as planned and this issue wasn’t sent around the school through the front lobby and science wing benches, I’m so glad I still had so much time on the staff knowing that my memories from it will always be special. Next year, I will be attending the University of Mary Washington, as well as play on the lacrosse team there.

Illustrator - Keegan Whittle

There’s so much constantly buzzing about the pub lab that any attempt at summarizing the last three years wouldn’t do journalism justice, but I can try my best. From the constant food parties to Mrs. Stuller screaming for a promotional video, and from the countless discussions about television shows I’ve had with Mrs. Hamilton to the innumerable amount of IT problems I’ve had to fix with the click of a button, taking this class is, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. We’ve laughed, stressed out way too much, cried, and even had a few mental breakdowns at times (at times meaning every month).

Don’t even get me started on the Honors class, because they’re a whole different story. I’d trade nothing for the time I’ve spent in this class, so thank you to Mrs. Stuller for always making things interesting, thank you to Mrs. Hamilton for somehow managing to keep us all together and in working order these last two years, and finally, thank you to all my classmates for giving me some of the best memories of my high-school career because I wouldn’t be the same without them.

Managing Editor - Katie Salko

I was roped into the cult that is the Harbinger as a freshman. I was sitting in Mrs. Stachura’s GT English 9 class when she told me that a teacher named Mrs. Stuller wanted to speak with me in the hallway.

I walked outside and there was a crazy lady giving me a sales pitch of why I should take journalism next year. She brought me up to the pub lab and let me sit and shadow the advanced class. It was like nothing I had ever seen in school before; people were screaming and eating and I think someone was even crying. It was utter chaos, and I, of course, enrolled in the class for the following year. I have never loved and hated a class more. A huge thank you to Mrs. Hamilton for not getting scared off—I know we make your life difficult. Another one to the back table for tolerating my random outbursts and rants. I will take all of the memories with me next fall to the University of Maryland, where I will be majoring in Public Health Sciences. Underclassmen: enjoy the time you have left. Argue about deadlines, cry about sending the paper out late, laugh about stupid double truck ideas. Don’t take this time for granted because, looking back, it was the best part of my high school experience.

Features Editor - Maggy McGuigan

When I first walked into Mrs. Stuller’s room as a little sophomore, I never imagined the impact this class would have on my life.

Journalism in unlike any other class I’ve ever had—the Harbinger staff has this special bond where we can either fight like family or make each other die of laughter, there’s no in between. Somehow, we always manage to meet our deadlines and create a paper that we’re proud of. Publishing my first article was terrifying, but this class has given me the skills and confidence to consistently publish articles I’m proud of. Having a platform to give people a voice allowed me to realize the impact I could have on people’s lives, leading me to pursue journalism after high school. Although I never imagined a global pandemic would rob me of my senior year, I am truly grateful to have been a part of the Harbinger staff and I will always cherish the relationships and memories I formed over the past three years. This fall, I’ll be attending the University of Maryland with a double major in psychology and journalism.

Community Editor - Anna DeLibro

This class has brought me some of my best experiences from high school. As a freshman in the intro class, it’s safe to say I was a bit intimidated by the crazy atmosphere the class provided, the overwhelming tasks of conducting an interview with confidence, and meeting deadlines that were set by upperclassmen. Nevertheless, with a reporter’s notebook and a pen, I slowly but surely diminished those fears over the course of four years. Although I never imagined this outcome to my final year, I am so thankful for the three and a half that brought me so much joy. I will never forget our breakfasts, the storage closet we have dedicated to emotional breakdowns, or most importantly, the friends it has given me. Deadlines and major debt have never made a group of kids so close, but you know what they say about shared trauma. I hate that I never got to say goodbye to the chaos that was room M224, but I’ll go on knowing that we made much more than a newspaper, we made memories. I’ll be sure to carry them with me to the University of Delaware this fall where I plan on majoring in psychology.

CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! We are so proud of everything you all have accomplished and overcome these past four years and we cannot wait to see what you do in the future.

Good luck!

with love, the Harby Crew

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Graduating staff share final thoughts about their Harbinger experience Reporter - Sarah Dickerson

My first year at Hereford was my junior year, so I didn’t have much knowledge of what taking journalism would entail. Although only in Honors, I quickly became interested in the idea of the course and was eager to be able to write articles that would be published. Without hesitation, I signed up for Advanced Journalism my senior year, and I am so glad that I did. I was shocked to find I was going to be a sports reporter, but quickly developed a passion for it and saw writing articles as a source of enjoyment, not work. With the Harbinger staff, many different types of personalities are shoved into one room where we all try and somehow agree on ideas. Journalism has greatly improved my communication skills, work ethic, and interest in learning about what is happening in the world around me. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Georgia to study communications.

Reporter - Bree Gobell

I started taking Journalism my junior year. I had heard so many great stories and loved reading the issues that came out every month. I was excited to take a class where I knew I would be leaving the classroom and walking around the school to interview people instead of sitting down the whole class. There are also parties for almost every occasion, which meant we were always eating food. As a features reporter I enjoyed being able to write about almost anything, even though every month we all still struggled trying to find something to write about. While working as a reporter, I learned how to write and construct articles as well as have a good work ethic and learn the importance of meeting important deadlines. This fall, I will be attending the University of Tampa and intend to major in international business.

Reporter - Jack Kruger

Reporter - Sarah Borton

As an 8th grader, I had important high school class decisions to make. I enjoyed photography and writing so what better of a class to join than yearbook? August 2016, all the yearbook classes were filled, placed in Journalism as an alternative I was unsure what it had to offer. I had no idea what I was in for. Little did I know taking journalism was one of the best decisions of my high school career. For four straight years it has been nothing but utter chaos.

From breakfast parties, to the banning of popcorn, and silly promo videos, I couldn’t ask for a better class that kept me up until 3 a.m. finishing a draft or allowed me to enjoy breakfast I didn’t have time for. Not only have I learned about the reporting world and how to produce a paper, but I’ve learned skills no other class could’ve taught me including proper newspaper writing techniques, research and communication skills, and most importantly the perfect amount of time to cook popcorn. Despite the skills taken away from this insane class, I’ll never be comfortable walking into a classroom while the teacher is mid-instruction to interview a student. Journalism was the wildest roller coaster and I hope to have a class as memorable as this when studying at Towson University.

Social Media Coordinator - Chloe Parker

I joined the Harbinger staff my freshman year by starting in the intro class with Mrs. Stuller. Her crazy stories and the class’ energy made me instantly fall in love with it. My favorite memories are the potluck food parties and the heated debates we had as a class. It was a class I looked forward to because there was always something going on, whether it be Molly lecturing us or Libby and Jen yelling at each other from across the room. This class has taught me so many things: how to get along with people with different opinions, communication skills, and being professional. Over my four years on the staff, I have been a reporter for sports and opinion, online editor, and social media coordinator.

Next year I plan to attend Rhodes College and play lacrosse.

Reporter - Rebecca Meldron

I decided to take Intro to Journalism my junior year with no idea of what to expect. After a year of writing, I finally got to join the Harbinger staff. While this past year was chaotic, the good generally outweighed the bad. The freedom of getting to choose what I wanted to write about (or if I even wanted to write at all) allowed me to explore my other interests and I would like to thank the entire staff, and specifically my editor, for giving me that freedom. My only regret would have to be that I didn’t join sooner, but otherwise it has been a great year. Next year, I will be attending the Catholic University of America, where I will major in political science and continue to loudly broadcast my political opinions.

The first time I ever saw an issue of the Harbinger was the beginning of my freshman year, and I knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of it. I took Intro my sophomore year and I loved it.

I have to admit my favorite part was listening to Mrs. Stuller’s crazy stories; she made the class so much fun and something I looked forward to. Once I experienced being on the staff my junior year, I realized that this is truly something I wanted to do.

I learned so much and had so much fun between the countless breakfast parties and all the scream-laughing. There was never a dull moment and if there was it was only because everyone was working so hard to meet deadlines. I am hoping to turn this into a future career after attending Syracuse University in the fall.

Business Manager - Conor McCue

Reporter - Elle Lochary

I remember sitting in the auditorium as a freshman, filling out my classes for next year. I heard that journalism required an application, so it must be a good class, right? I was wrong. It was a fantastic class. That first year in Honors Journalism, we often sat and listened to Mrs. Stuller embark boundless wisdom upon us, but what I learned above all else, is that there is definitely more than one way to skin a cat. When I volunteered to be the business manager my first year in the advanced class, I had no idea what I was getting into. When I first started, I was nervous to make phone calls and even send emails to people I didn’t know. However, over the next two years I quickly became an expert at making professional sounding phone calls and sending passive aggressive emails to people who took their sweet time to send us the money to run our beloved newspaper. I know writing emails and making phone calls sounds like a lot of fun, but the Harbinger was about much more than that. I’ll never forget the laughs, the parties, the heated debates, the controversies, the crazy ideas we came up with for articles, and the last-minute grinds to get the paper out in time. These aspects are what make working on the Harbinger the best class I’ve taken at Hereford, and I wouldn’t want it to be any other way. Next year I will be attending the University of Maryland and I plan on majoring in Government and Politics.

Reporter - Bailey Perez

My junior year I decided I had to be part of the Harbinger crew and I’m so grateful I enrolled. I was immediately welcomed even though I joined later than most and had the most fun memories with my journalism clsses. My faborite memories are the many parties where everyone would bring food and just have a great time along with the many inside jokes we built as a class. Even through our heated discussion I always knew that the Hrabinger group would help and support me to become the best writer I can be. Journalism has taught me how to present myself in a professional manner, ask for help, and how to become a stronger writer. This fall, I will be attending Syracuse University to study biology on a pre-med path.

I joined the Harbinger Staff my senior year after taking intro-journalism my junior year.

I didn’t know I was interested in writing until I took that class. Also a big interest to me at the time was art. I thought drawing some illustrations as well as writing could be really fun.

I joined the Harbinger as a features writer which allowed me to write about current events and things outside of the school; this gave me a lot of freedom in my writing which I really enjoyed. One thing I found a little challenging about writing in journalism was the switch over from using MLA formatting to AP style. Though all the new rules I learned definitely made me a stronger writer. I have enjoyed writing for the Harbinger and covering different topics from the Australian Bushfires to the most recent Covid-19 epidemic to about where all our childhood letters to Santa went and USPS Operation Santa. I hope that through writing I can educate people as well as open people’s minds to different perspectives. I am planning my future in attending York College of Pennsylvania, though I don’t know whether or not I will be minoring in Journalism, my intended major is Nursing.

Business Manager - Drew Bowen

Journalism has exposed me to many unique experiences that I might otherwise have missed out on had I not joined. Junior year, I joined the Intro to Journalism class, and right away I started to excel. Being a part of Journalism doesn’t even feel like a class, it feels like you’re a team and I’m so glad I could be a part of it. While a part of this team I was chosen to be business manager, where I had the opportunity to work with real businesses that chose to advertise with the Hereford Harbinger. I owe a lot of good times to journalism and they will be remembered in a positive light.

University of Maryland - University of Oregon - University of Delaware -University of Mary Washington - University of Georgia - Towson University - University of Tampa - Rhodes College - Catholic University of America - Syracuse University York College of Pennsylvania

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Harbinger staff recognizes exceptional work for senior art and tech ELSBETH SUPPLEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Elsbeth Supplee has participated in photography throughout her high school experience. Her work was displayed in the hallways around the school as well as our annual art show. Supplee is proudly ending her high school journey in the highest photo class provided by the school, AP Photography.

“I love that I have an outlet to be creative, and I have free reign to do any kind of series I want,” Supplee said.

During her high school career, Supplee decided she wants to pursue her photography career after graduation. She will be continuing her education at The Fashion Institute of Technology and plans on majoring in photography.

“I wanted to go to FIT because I already was obsessed with fashion and culture that surrounds it,” Supplee said. “Fashion photography especially interests me because it’s a mix of the two things that I’m most passionate about. It’s located in Manhattan and has a lot of opportunities that come with going there.”

ADDISON LEISHER BAND

Addison Leisher has been a part of the band program all four years of his high school career. Freshman year, he was in concert band for half of the year, and then moved up to wind ensemble.

He played percussion with the band along with drum set for the steel band and jazz band. Last year, he was percussion co-section leader, and this year became section leader.

“I did solo and ensemble my sophomore and junior year.

I also did all county band my junior and senior year,” he said.

Leisher has been an integral part of the band program and has enjoyed his time in the program.

“Band was by far my favorite class in high school every year because it was always fun and challenging,” he said.

“You had to apply yourself while you were in the band room, but I enjoyed it every day.”

He has not only worked hard to improve his own skills but pushed others to be their best.

“Addison is like your cool uncle, he is there when you need him and is probably one of the best jokers in band,” classmate Evan Strebel (’20) said. “He is constantly looking for the best way to improve everyone’s playing in any way.”

Leisher will be attending Towson University in the fall with a major in Special Education.

LEIGH SCHWAB

WRITING

Leigh Schwab has loved reading and writing her entire life. Inspired by supportive teachers in elementary school, she never put her pen down, letting her ideas flow.

During her freshman year, she began writing outside of school and connected with others who shared her passion.

With the connections she made in the literary arts community, she found her way to Brillig. This year, she is the lead editor, reviewing submissions and providing valuable feedback to other writers.

“Writing, like any art form, should encompass every meaningful emotion one feels through their life,” Schwab said.

She feels that the best writing comes from internal and external experiences in life.

She has entered multiple writing contests and pursued her own writing goals. She won the Folger Shakespeare Library sonnet contest and received entire set of Shakespeare plays.

Next year, Schwab will be attending the University of Rochester where she hopes to get involved in research, to begin the path towards medical school. With the universities open curriculum structure, she hopes to minor or double major in English.

KAITLYN HOUREAS THEATRE

Kaitlyn Houreas has been in theatre since 6th grade when she joined the Drama Club and acted in her first show. She loves participating in theatre and has participated in all theatre productions done by Hereford during her high school career.

“Trap” was Houreas’ favorite performance.

“It was so much fun to see the audience’s reaction during the show,” she said.

Houreas loves acting in shows and her favorite part is “being able to perform with [her] cast members and making memories with them.”

She was set to perform in Hereford’s biggest production yet, “Les Misérables,” which had over 70 cast members. “Les Misérables,” better known as Les Mis, is the story of an attempted revolution in 1815 France.

Unfortunately, the production was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Houreas plans on attending Salisbury University in the fall, with a major in communications in media studies and a minor in theatre. She looks forward to improving her theatre skills.

SUMMER CRAWFORD

Summer Crawford remembers when she made her first drawing at the age of four, and since wanted to have a career involving art.

“It was while I was in Mrs. Aitken’s class at HMS that I decided [I want] to become an art teacher,” said Crawford. “I continued onto Ms. Souvorova’s classes where she has pushed me to grow further as an artist.”

During her high school career, Crawford became the National Art Honor Society president, won the Azrael Franz artistic achievement award and the PTA “reflections within reach” contest, and earned numerous other honorable mentions.

“My time at Hereford has been amazing, and there isn’t anything I would change about our school. My years here flew by, and I am sad to see my time at HHS come to an end,” Crawford said.

She plans on spending the next five years at the Maryland Institute College of Art, studying art education and illustration to become an art teacher.

ART

KAITLYN CROWLEY

As long as anyone who has known her can remember, Kaitlyn Crowley has been a refined musician. It only made sense that once she got to high school, she was immediately placed in Chamber Orchestra as a freshman, a feat very few musicians accomplish.

Playing violin for eight years and later serving as concert mistress both her junior and senior year, Crowley has contributed to many successful concerts and countless classroom memories.

“I love how the teachers challenge us, not only with the music we play but also to take opportunities,” Crowley said.

She was a member of Tri-M Music Honor Society and participated in All-County Honors Orchestra as well as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Side by Side program, where she rehearsed and performed with professional musicians.

Crowley also played alongside the Towson University orchestra with Chamber to perform Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 9”— a piece she remembers as her favorite.

Next fall, Crowley plans to attend the College of William & Mary to major in Sociology and Data Science, where she hopes to join a campus ensemble.

ORCHESTRA

MORGAN YOUNG

Morgan Young began dancing at four years old. With 12 years of hard work and experience, she was one of the two dancers accepted into Dance Company her freshman year. She dances at EMC Performing Arts Studio outside of school, and performs ballet/pointe, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, and hip-hop. She has held a variety of leadership positions in dance such as co-captain of Dance Company, an Officer of National Dance Honor Society, and a Director of Junior Company. Young’s favorite memory with Company is her senior year pep rally.

“She has taught us what it means to be a family,” fellow member of company, Grace Hall (’20) said. “She’s someone you can always depend on and has been a great role model to the underclassmen in Dance Company.”

Young has learned life lessons that go beyond dance.

“I have learned so much about how to effectively lead and work with large groups, which is a skill I will utilize all my life,” Young said.

Young plans on attending Marymount Manhattan College with a major in dance and a concentration in body science and motion, as well as a minor in biology. Her goal is to become a physical therapist that works with performing artists while also continuing her professional dance career.

DANCE

MARY BETH BAUERMANN

Mary Beth Bauermann sang in concert choir her freshman year and was accepted in chamber choir as a sophomore. Her passion for the performing arts department, began during her freshman trip to Disney World and through musical rehearsals.

“I love learning new music and the challenge of conveying the message of a piece of music.” Bauermann said. “There’s no feeling like singing and engaging an audience during a performance.”

Throughout these past four years, she has enjoyed singing at pep rally, WBAL radio, and Fallen Heroes Day. Bauermann, an alto, also participated in BCPS All-Honors Jazz Choir sophomore year and was planning on auditioning again her senior year.

“Mary Beth is such a kind soul, she is always supportive of her fellow singers,” Katie Allen (’21) said.

“She has a sweet tone when she sings and is great at blending with the choir.”

Bauermann will be attending College of William & Mary as an English major. She plans to join the college’s choir and be active in the performing arts on campus.

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THOMAS MILNE

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Thomas Milne has been involved in tech classes since elementary school, where his interest in computer science and engineering began.

Milne is currently enrolled in AP CSA and has a large role on his VEX robotics team.

“Thomas was always looking for ways to keep our team as focused and successful as possible,” fellow robotics teammate Kelsey Knight (‘20) said.

“He contributed to our success by creating these CAD models and drawings which no other team could replicate and always impressed the judges.”

Milne’s favorite thing about computer science is “coming up with algorithms to accomplish a task in the most elegant way possible. It’s like solving a puzzle and watching as all the pieces start to come together. Then, when you are done you have to think about how you could have solved the puzzle faster.”

His biggest accomplishments in computer science are the games that he codes; he created a Scratch version of Dance Dance Revolution and a penguin parody of Flappy Bird.

This fall, Milne will be attending the University of Maryland, University Honors where he will major in mechanical engineering.

ANDREW BROWN Andrew Brown has been involved in engineering and robotics since 7th grade. He has taken every opportunity to work on his engineering skills, whether it be through National Technical Honor Society or engineering classes.

“My most memorable experience [in the engineering program] would have to be winning the design award at States,” Brown said.

Brown managed to succeed in the robotics program while taking on a heavy workload.

“Seeing his dedication to robotics whilst balancing a demanding course load of AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C amongst other classes is impressive to say the least,” classmate Anthony Karoly (’21) said.

Brown plans on majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, in hopes of pursuing a career in engineering and work for a place with a good balance of mechanical engineering and computer automation.

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MAY 2020

Our View: Coronavirus brings positivity in the long run

It’s no secret that the past few months have been tough, to say the least; we still have a ways to go before our lives can get back to normal, or whatever the new normal may be. It’s hard to know when or if we will ever be able to carry on with our lives as we used to.

We know how hard this is for everyone. We all have been forced to give up valuable moments, time with friends, family, and teachers, and so much more.

Above all, the doctors, nurses and all other essential workers who have been working night and day to care for patients and search for a vaccine have been doing so much to try and beat the coronavirus.

We could go on and on about the things we miss and the connections we’ve lost, but we are choosing to put forth another view.

Thinking back on our lives before talking about a virtual graduation didn’t seem out of the ordinary, most of us took our everyday interactions and routines for granted. Saying hi to our friends while walking down the hallway, having conversations with our favorite teachers during enrichment, dreading having to go to practice in the pouring rain, and sitting

in our friend’s cars before walking into school in the morning were all things that no one thought twice about. These everyday things that came natural to us were never something that we thought would be taken from us. Yet now, those simple things carry so much more meaning.

Being stuck at home for so long and missing our daily human interactions has helped many realize how important they are to us. With the hope that we will be able to see our friends and families again soon, spirits will be lifted and the thought of being able to hang out with someone will be enough to heighten our moods.

After everything the Coronavirus has deprived us of over quarantine, it would be hard to come out without a different view of our lives and the people in them. All of the little disagreements with friends and pet-peeves that we used to dwell on will be drowned out by the overbearing joy of actually having real life interactions after months of FaceTime and Zoom calls.

It is hard for someone to experience pure joy and happiness without having gone through a hard time. With that being said, when the quarantine starts coming

to an end, the whole country will be coming out of a hard time, and the joy and happiness that will be radiated through everyone will create renewed, happy, and healthy sense of relationships and community. Our country and the world will hopefully be more grateful and happier than it was before the pandemic that set all of our lives in a sort of reset.

With the amount of negativity that has surrounded us, whether broadcasted on the news or written out by people we know on social media, it is important to remember the positivity that will be unveiled at the end of it all. It is fully justified to be sad and upset, anyone would be crazy not to be, but with the hope that every rough time will come to an end, we are choosing to look forward to everything to come once we are able to resume our lives.

Forgetting the hardships of the quarantine for a moment, not only has it allowed us to spend time with ourselves without the stress of a busy schedule, but it has also given us the chance to reflect on the importance of the things in our lives that we are grateful for.

If you haven’t heard, understand the hierarchy

By Chloe Parker Reporter

Hello, I’m back.

I guess the underclassmen didn’t get the memo from class of 2021, so I’m here to say what needs to be said again.

Although this freshman class is less orange and wears less makeup, the amount of suspensions you’ve had in the first semester is ridiculous and it doesn’t only affect yourselves. In my first three years here, never have I ever had to have a talk from Jira telling us why it’s wrong to break ceiling tiles and flush it in the toilet. Never have I ever had to deal with ‘gangs’ or unnecessary violence.

Please, I’m trying to help your future. Pull yourselves together otherwise you’ll just face three more years of other grades bashing you at pep rally. Yes, I know my senior class lost pep rally and got chanted towards, but at least we can walk the halls saying we’ve never made the auditorium a ‘phone free’ place for smearing human feces on the ground and walls. You really want your class to be known for that?

Go ahead and send your friends after me, I’ll be gone by the time they can catch me.

And for underclassmen that didn’t get to see my last rant, please help yourselves and check it out. Since many of you are lazy, which actually affects the rest of us and make us have stricter rules for enrichment, I’ll just sum it up for you. Basically, know your place and understand the hierarchy.

I was only trying to help you before by saving you the humiliation when you realize your senior boyfriend doesn’t actually love you. You aren’t his everything. You’re a suck-up underclassman who tried to be cool by hanging with the seniors.

While we are on the topic of underclassmen not listening, juniors, don’t think you’re off the hook. I know some of you think you’re so cool because you hang out with the senior guys, but haven’t they clearly shown you they don’t care. Does he not go through a cycle of blocking and unblocking you? I mean, I personally would not want to be known to be friends with a grade that has made some of the decisions you all have.

Some of you may try to fight me back and spam my Instagram like last time. It’s a shame you can’t shove newspapers in my locker again or chant at me in the hall since we are all stuck in quarantine. All I will hear is crickets back when I bring up vaping in the bathrooms or driving recklessly in the student lot.

By no means am I saying that the class of 2020 is the best class to come through Hereford. All I’m saying is that we knew our place and did not interfere with the upperclassmen. Maybe use your pencil and paper to take some notes. Clearly these freshmen are only using their school supplies to vandalize the bathrooms and get sent to the office.

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OPINION

MAY 2020

HEREFORD HARBINGER | 15

It’s scary now, but we’ll survive Illustration by Keegan Whittle

Our politicians have failed us during a time of crisis

By Molly Szymanski Editor-in-Chief

I wonder what fifth grade me would say about all this. I remember standing on a chair in school on December 21, 2012 at 12:12 p.m. and celebrating because the world hadn’t ended.

Look at where we are now, though.

I’m sorry to seniors who have had their most memorable year taken away; I’m sorry to juniors who were preparing for SATs, APs, and college tours in the most important academic year. Underclassmen who just started to learn how to walk on the right side of the hallway, I’m sorry for you too.

I turned 18 two days into quarantine. It’s been almost two months, and I’m still not a grown-up yet. In high school we’re supposed to learn how to be adults— more or less— so how come I still have no idea what’s going on?

I’ve come to realize, though, that nobody has any idea what’s going on, now or ever. My parents are trying to figure out how Zoom works, and the president is trying to figure out how we can make injection-safe bleach. Is there really a mental state reached after we grow up? Or are we all just faking it?

Given the fact that there’s an actual pandemic outside our door, I’d say we’re doing pretty well. I’ll be honest, this is the best real-life training Hereford has given me. Is this what adult life is like? Eating quesadillas every day filled with existential dread?

If life really is like a box of chocolates, I definitely did not think I was going to get this. Literally any curveball life throws at me now is going to pale in comparison to the tag team of a looming threat of WWIII, an entire continent on fire, an impeachment trial and a global lockdown hitting one after another in a span of four months. Aliens could come to Earth during my first week of college and I’m not sure I’d even bat an eye.

Regardless, we’ve already got some solid adulting skills under our belts. I’ve gotten better at passive-aggressively emailing in quarantine; I’m basically ready for the workforce. I can also add “proficient in Google Meets” to my resumé, which is something past generations can’t say.

But if I remember eons ago to when we were still in school, I guess I learned stuff there, too. By the time I walked out on March 13, I was basically a tenured employee.

Obviously, I learned the standard high school curriculum, but something that I took away that is most valuable to me are my mentors and friends that I made.

I’m not going to sit here and tell you how to make friends, but I will say it’s worth your while to find people who make life less unbearable.

You’ll meet some unlikely friends here, too. I probably wouldn’t have been able to guess four years ago that one of my closest confidantes would be a 30-something year old woman who thinks reading “The Odyssey” is fun.

I went through a concerning amount of identity crises— and haircuts— over my four years as well. I wanted to strike the medium between being myself and being palatable to others.

Truth be told, I still haven’t found it. I can’t tell you, reader, that you will have a transformative epiphany in high school, or you will forever stop caring about what other people think, because that’s simply not true. I’ve been ranting on page 15 for two years now, and I still get anxious about what people will think of what I have to say sometimes.

But you know what? That’s okay. We’re going to come out of this— both the pandemic and high school— pretty alright.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s how to fake it until we make it. It’ll probably be scary, but we’ll survive. It’s been a trip on this Dose of Molly, see you all on the come-down.

During this crisis, Americans are hurting, and it doesn’t help that our leaders in the White House and in congress are bipartisan in their stupidity. During this time of unprecedented turmoil, unprecedented solutions are necessary, but it seems that our leaders are unwilling or unable to even entertain these ideas.

By Jack Kruger Rather than expanding Reporter current student loan forgiveness programs for public servants (which have difficult requirements in the first place) to ease their burden, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the private collections agencies employed by the Department of Education have continued garnishing graduates’ wages during a national pandemic when tens of millions have filed for unemployment, against the orders of congress.

While we were busy arguing about the naming conventions of a virus, big banks and multinational compa- nies were getting trillions of dollars in stimulus from their representatives in congress. Sadly, it is going to be a harder sell to get these representatives to give out another stimulus check.

The original idea of direct cash payments was passed through congress like a game of telephone, resulting in an end product which was much different than the original proposal. A means-tested, limited cash payment which took weeks to deliver and left out many people who desperately needed the help such as college students is hardly the solution many were hoping for.

Thankfully, President Trump had the great suggestion to institute payroll tax cuts which will destroy a source of funding for both Medicare and Social Security while at the same time excluding the over 30 million Americans who are unemployed.

Another brilliant policy floated was yet another cut in capital gains taxes.

Don’t let the above comments make you think that I’m going to let Democrats off the hook on this one. Principled progressives like Bernie Sanders have completely failed to even get their message out during this crisis and were the ones who allowed corporate stimulus to get railroaded through congress in the first place, to the dismay of many onlookers.

The more establishment Democrats haven’t done much better than their progressive counterparts. The idea of expanded paycheck protection introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal, which has bipartisan support, was quickly shut down by Nancy Pelosi, who instead opted for a package which, among other things, ramps up law enforcement efforts to combat hate crimes, continues to subsidize our already overwhelmed unemployment programs and extends aid to 501(c)(6) organizations (which are, in practice, corporate lobbyists).

These problems with our leadership extend all the way down to the states. In California, officials negotiated a 90-day mortgage forbearance for citizens, so instead of paying their mortgage every month, residents will pay for the entire threemonth bill once the period of forbearance is over. What a deal!

Government and politics teacher Jamie Higgins-Shaul perfectly summarized the consequences of these failures, stating that “[there is a] concern that because the federal government’s response was not as robust as other countries’ responses, the people will have even more doubt in the federal government than they did before.” This crisis was the perfect opportunity for both parties and their leadership to regain the trust of the American people and instead, our elected officials chose to continue engaging in ineffective, partisan politics.

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