1989-90 MOR Issue 3

DAMAGES, THEFT EXCEEDS $5, 000 IN JANUARY VANDALISM SPREE

oy ~ric Sunab erq

Sometime during the weekend oi January 6th and 7th, vandals entered Oy s ter River High School , damaging half of the upstairs classrooms an d stealing nearly S?,000 worth of computer I\ equipment from the p~y sics room.

Police \ have yet to ,' \ complete · t:~,ir inves-

dent. Upstairs classes were relocated on the morning of January 8.

The intruder(s) apparently to the gained access building by breaking one of the stairwell windows opening onto the roof above the main downstairs bathrooms. From there, the intruder broke into, and took several eggs from Mrs. Anna Nash's room.

IThen, the felons succeeded in breaking into the and vandalizing row of upstairs classrooms that face parking lot. The the intruder was able to open Mrs. Rous's door and enter the remaining room through interior connecting doors which do not lock.

Mrs. Rous's door was left open but still locked leading police and schoo officia s to suspect that the vandal h ad used something sim iliar to a credit card to unlatch the door.

No significant monetary damage was done to the upstairs classrooms. Books, desks and eaas had been tnrown about. creating a large mess. However, some teacher-prepared materials were damaged.

hit hardest by the vandal, leading to speculati on that it was a personal attack on her "There's no way of ¼:nowing, (but) I have no reason to suspect any particular Student," commented Mrs. Rous.

Besides vandalizing the upstairs classrooms, the intruder also stole computers , printers, and software packages totaling $4,874.90, from Mr. Perry's Physics room. These pieces of equipment will be replaced by the school's insurance policy. However, the school will have to pay a $1,000 deductably and premiums will undoubtly rise, ultimately cos ting the tax payers more "We ' re ripping ourselves off , " said Prin. Ann Brown. "I'm sti ll sickened when I think about it and incredible waste of personhours , money and spirit."

According to Ms. Brown, this probably would not ha ve happened if an intrusion alarm system had not been cut from budget. last year ' s The alarm sys-

"BRINGS BACK LOSS OF TRACEY FOURNIER

by Tr acie Peek

~he New Hampshire DWI Prevention asked ORHS Council has Students Against Drunk Driv ing to write a letter suggesting a fair sentence to the driver of the car which killed Tracey Fournier last year.

Ms .Pat Rainboth from the New Hampshire DWI Prevention Council spoke to the SADD members Tuesday, on behalf of the Fournier family.

Last Year Tracey Fournier was killed by an alleged drunk driver On March 9th at 9 a.m Carl Ebenger, who drove the car which killed Tracey, is scheduled for sentencing in Strafford County Superior Dover. Donald

Court in County Clerk Goodnow explained in a telephone interview that Ebenger has plea bargained with

the prosecution and is pleading guilty to "negligent operation of a vehicle."

If Ebenger doesn't agree with the judge's sentencing, he can withdraw his plea and get a jury trial, according to Mrs. Rainboth and Mr. Goodnow.

Ebenger has agreed to serve one to three years and pay a fine of two thousand dollars, lose his license for seven years, and to participate in a community serv'ice. Ra inboth said Ebenger is from Colorado.

Ms Rainboth said the Fournier family would like people in the school to write to the judge and tell him what they think of the sentence Ebenger has negotiated. A cover letter

Sup.Court cont.pg.5

An Environmental Awareness Group is__ in the process of becoming a club open to all students. After February vacation, there will be a meeting open to all who wish to become a part of this group. The date of this meeting is Feb. 28 and it will be held in the Biology Room, room '·!.

to increase awareamong the studand community of pressing environmental issues. If anyone has any questions, contact either Eric Knapp or Tara Truelson.

Oyster River Struck By Van~ ls

Steve Denson receive~ a oaiion bouquet and cake ' at the Merrimack Valley home game.

OR Students, Faculty to Host 15 Russian Visitors in March

by Jim Poteet

March 9-22, ten and 5 Russian students

Russian teachers from an english speaking school in Leningrad will be visiting Oyster River High School.

visit ' include host families and classes, but also planned trips to Boston. walking tours of Portsmouth, visits to the University, and possibly some skiing.

observing classes. Mr Herlihy said, "We all are educators wanting to learn."

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UNH Professor Replaces Mr. Perry

DY TOD T Mautz

While here the students will be stay ing with host families, creating a good opportunity for them to sample American cul ture. Yet a couple of problems have arisen with som~ supplemental expenses and devaluation ruble.

recent of the

Additional costs with individual health

The five teachers will be learning new teaching techniques by insurance totaling $1,000 and transporting the students and teachers between Durham and New York has prompted an appeal for financial help. The devaluation of the ruble allows each person to bring only $16 out of the Soviet Union.

Funding from the private sector has paid for some of these expenses, but more money is according still needed, to Mr. Alex Herlihy, coordinator of the visit-.

The trip has for parts, he said: interrelating with host families, classe s , local creating

attending touring the area, and friendship s with American students "They stand to learn a lot from ttis visit."·

PROGRAM OF STUDIES INTRODUCES NEW COURS ES

by Kristen tictiey

ooth semester cou r ses. n e ss departm e nt. "We

The 1990-91 Program Part I will be s imilar are trying to offer of Studies will include to per so nal typing classe s that people a few new classe s and a while Part II will be will u s e," said Mr s. lot of changes, school on word pr o cessors. Sheldon. officials hav e ann Computer cla s ses The Art Departme n t ounced.

Most of these changes will affect the business department where some classes have been restructured and given new names to try to attract more interest.

"Shorthand" is now a college prep class in note taking. Typing classes are boarding I now key and II.

are also r eformatted There will still be introduction to computers, along with the new courses of computer education. compucer application, and computer applications in business.

Mrs. Deborah Sheldon hopes tht some of these classes will increase the interest and enrollment in the busi-

is als o o ffering a new course, sc ulpting, all three dimensional. Mr. William Childs says. "we need more 3-D work in arc, more emphasis on solid forms."

Recently retired UNH physics professor Dr. Robert Houston is replacing Oyster River pnysics teacher Charles Perry, on sabbatical leave through June.

During the semester Perry is working to integrate computers into the physics program. develop labs for his physics classes, plan for the introduction to the physics course, and take a cour s e at UNH.

Dr Houston is new to teaching at the high school level. Next year he will have a position at the university de a ling with st u dents wh o have taken physics in high school Therefore, he view s his pre s ent work at Oyster River as opportunity give s him experience level.

a g r eat bec ause i t fir s thand at this

One of Dr. Houston's challenges is getting to know his students and learn their names. Now that he is getting the names down he says, "I am enjoying Oyster River very much. I am having a good time.''

to Keith one of physics students. is not teaching

According Elwell, Hou s t on ' s

"Dr. Houston yet usea to at the high school; he is used co colleqe; he goes slower than Mr. Perry. "

Charlie Adkins also feels the pace is different: "Mr. Ho uston is a lttle slower and not as intense, but I am learning the same ' amount."

in He the

Mr. Ned has a the fine will be one sem-

With an overe nrollment in the arc program this year, the art department has called on the help of shop teacher Rollins who degree arts. teaching

At UNH Houston taught very large classes. He has wanted to teach smaller classes for some time and Oy s ter River provides him with this

French/Spanish Honor Society

Ind ucts twenty-four ne,v members

" Mr. Houston tends to rely on wnac you don't know where Mr. Perry relies on wnat you do know." stated Anne Simmons, who is in Mr. Houston's advanced

physics class.

Last Oyster School inducted French

Thursday 24 River High students were into the and Spanish Honor Societies at a banquet-type meeting in the library.

Duncan, Kevin Haley, Christine Hamlet, Larissa Herold , · Jones, Eric Jessica Orkin, Ritvo, and Jer, Thompson.

The event was held in both languages in a side-by-side fashion.

The all student run event started with the initiation of members along recognition of members.

new with the old

New membars of the Spanish Honor Society are: Roberto Acosta, Aaron Birch, Matthew Ginsgburg, Kristen Haley, Amy Holmes, Gene Lyras, Anita Mathur, Cecilia Muzquiz, Sean O'Neill, Jason Pollard. Frank Sabin , and Karen Tagliaferro.

New members of the French Honor Society are : Frederic Bouisset, Marianne Cestari-Z~cca, St~~h 9 nie , s~a~te~n, Kyle pqwq~y ~~aham J

Janet Mo ore, Sara Berndston, Laura Magidson, and Melissa Geeslin headed the rest of the second year memb e rs wi~ h the ceremony. Spanish Tea che r Joan Schaeffer, : a nd French Teachers Susan Smith and Stephen Lord

CLASSIFIEDS

If you have something After the initiation candle a lowed 1ightinq to sell--old skates, skis, poem a box, a banjo, or baseball recital. Certificates f by a were passed out to the cards , a fishtank or a an , new members. The new advertise it in M.O.R. foreign students foreign students spoke If you want to send a mes about how learning a sage to a special someone, foreign language is say it in M.O.R. important to them ~fl

chaperoned.

The ph ysi c ? b ehind

Vacation trips scheduled to U.S.S.R., Caribbean, N.Y.

oy ;:icoc t Pot~e t

During the upcoming February and April vacations, ORHS students will visit New York, St. Johns, and the Soviet Union.

On Wednesday Feb. 14 Oyster River students left to travel in and around the Soviet Union, including places such as Estonia, Helsinki,

Leningrad, Moscow and Finland. Students and chaperones will be returning on Feb. 26.

The cost of the trip is Sl, 640 excluding some expenses. Advisor Alex Herlihy has organized trip in feels highlight

a similar the pa s t He that the of the trip will be visi t ing speaking English schools which will give the OR students th e opportunity to make new friends.

On the importance of the trip, Mr. Herlihy said,"We cannot be complacent about good relations between different cultures. We have to take an active role in getting people together."

April 19 a group of students and faculty will depart from Logan Airport heading for the Virgin Islands. The cost of this trip is $600. Advisors are biology teachers Robert Byrnes, of St. a past tourist Johns, Michelle Housman. p l an to explore

and They the island's cropical beaches,

mountains , areas , and other geogra p hical features. they also plan to snorkel , sailboat , British

Persons intersted in this trip may contact Mrs. Hous man or Mr. Byrnes.

English teacher Richard Tappan is leading the trip to New York City April 25 to 28. The cost of this trip is $290 plus meals. The $290 incudes iheater tickets to three play s , hotel, tours, and historical monuments.

The students will attend three pl a ys including "Meet Me in St. Lo u is" "Th e Fantasticks," and "The Circle." They will also see the Statue of Liberty and the Em p ire State Build i ng.

charter visit island

a the of Borda, and meet native ethnic groups in village markets.

social euent

I Senior Class off ice rs Consider "Lock In"

Tappan feels that ex p o sur e t o a mul ticu l tural urban s ett i ng i s e s pe c ial l y g o od for studen ts from a white, middle class, suburban environment, and, he said, "we'll also have a lot of fun."

Intramural uolleyball CLl-\ivlSL.l\ivl TO BEGIN FEB. 26·

Early ad miss ion a relief for a f e\\7 1uckv seniors

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by Jason Wall Eight Oyster River

High seniors have had their dreams confirmed by the way of early admissions, according to the guidance department.

choice in colleges. She wants to major in international leisure management.

ski trips scheduled tor January 2 6 and February 1 were cancelled. According to Myers , the c l ass couldn't find chaperone s.

Teacher s we re n ot available because o f a teacher's workshop. The t ri p on Januar y 26 wa s r e s ch e duled f o r Fe br u ary 1 However, at Ki n g P i ne few people wer e inte r e s te d d ue to t h e s mal l mountain a n d t he lack o f snow, said Myers.

My ers says finding a d ay to schedule a trip that doe s n' t wi t h spo rts conflict is a proble m. Also, " Ju n io r s and seni o rs don ' t want to ride o n a bus; they'd just as soon take their

Jason Pollard , Mike Jackson, Karen Tagli a ferro, .Karen Gooze, Jeremy Ward, Ti n a Mennel, Li s a Bar n e y, Marli l i Cu e s t a and Sa r ah Gi llespie are am ong opened th o se who have the ir fa teful I letters of acceptance.

Guidance off i cers Mrs. MacKay and Mr Hall commented that some students notified the office yet, results of

have not guidance and the the recent UNH admissions are not available at this time

Among those a ,dmi t ted early , Marl i l i Cuesta, commented, I was thrilled ! I was so happy and relieved."

the Univ of Pitts-

Sarah Gillespie , who wishes to major in nursing, was accepted by Wittenburg in Springfield, Ohio. "I was so surprised, I had to read i t tw i ce ," she s aid.

Mike J ack s on, wh o i s to at te nd Bowdo i n College in Maine , co mm en ted, "Once yo u ar e accepted to a college, t h e only pr e ssur e is to mai nta in t h e s am e grade point average. This is so much easier to do once the coll e ge pr e ssure is of f ."

Jason Pollard is to attend Dartmouth. Karen Gooze Columbia. will attend has been UConn , Tagl i aferro

Lisa Barney accepted at and Karen at Bates.

Tina Mennel is to attend St. Olaf's in Minnesota , and Jeremy Ward has been accepted at Ithaca

class pres. Bill My ers

Seniors Jason Pollard, Karen Gooze and Michael Jackson were among eight students accepted ear t~ ~o:lage

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TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND THE CHAPERONE DRAIN

Teachers in the Oyster River School District spend four days in teacher workshops during the school year. It would seem that these days in which school is not in session would be a good chance for classes to schedule activities and take advantage of low midweek crowds, but this is not the case. District policy requires that teachers attend one of a choice of educational seminars on these days, creating a severe chaperone drain (school field trips require at least one employee of the district to chaperone)

This year both the junior and ?enior ski trips had to be cancelled because there wasn't anyone from the school who was available to chaperone. The questio~ is, which is more beneficial to the students (who in the long run are the bottom line): help on class activities or mandatory workshops? Many teachers will admit that there are often no workshops offering beneficial subjects for them.

The answer would seem to point toward the latter. First, trips which can bring the class together are important in creating a positive educational environment, and the teacher workshop days are perfect days to schedule these activities.

Second, the fact is that many of the teacher workshops are not especially beneficial. The choice of workshops is often limited and not all fields of instruction which are represented at the high school are represented by a respective workshop. Is an advanced math instructor really going to become a better teacher by attending a lecture on basic algebra?

There is a place for workshops, but there is also a place for a teacher to be excused from them if they are better able to help the student body in another manner. If teachers were allowed to petition the district to be excused from their workshop duties in order to help one of the classes, there would undoubtedly be little difficulty in getting chaperones for trips and activities.

Rules which are hard and fast are the worst kind and the district's workshop policy is an example of this. Schools exist to help the students and it seems they could best serve this purpose by being a little bit flexible.

COMMENTARY

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CL~S S AC T I VI T fES WHEN ??? b v Miss Smitn Mrs. Taqliaferro

Ski trip, W)Vie nigh t , the wc,rks, ••• wh e n ? Scheduling clas s Mct i v 1ties i s li k e working in the Logan t ower 1n the toq! 1

"How about a pizza a n d movie nioht for our cl as s s1:,me Friday r , 1 11 11t ?h "Great~ Let's ch e ck the ,:,nen dates." "W r; l l EVER Y F r id a y night i s booked with S D() r ts or other activit1 s f~~m the beginning of November rioht th rouoh Februar y what i1 ~o t ~'t March ? 0 fh1 s is a typical c c1l) v ersat1on at weekly cl ds s officers meeti ngs. In schedulino, sports and whole school a~tivities take priorit y and are put on the c«ler,der the previ,:i us Y•~ar. At Oy ster River ove r 6 5 ¼ of the student body partici p ates in at h l e tics. Als c, man y students a r e in v olved in the music and drama programs. The classes h ~ve to lobby for the v e r y few remaining open dat e s Oo en d at es are ra r e and a r e extremely d if f icult to find in the fall as the sports scnedule is es oecially heavy then. This year 1~8 students clayed on 10 different teams. P l a nning acti v ities th are ine x pe n si v e and incl u de the majority of students adds to the di lemma. There are no cJ ~ss dues and the major Jun i o r and senior' acti v ities such as the prom and senior banauet cost thousands of ~ollars. Super v ision is a n o th er ha s sle. If the scho o l

· soonsot' S an activit y it must have chao er ones. Most teachers and parents have multiole responsibilities and are not always available.

There is a consciou s effc~t not to s c he d ule man y senior activiti es ir, the f a ll. It i s important that senior s earn aood qrades durin~ first seme s ter an d concentrate on tn e 1 r colleqe application s

Thi s year the senio rs have had a dance, a pizza party in the courtyard, a pot luck dinner, pajama day and a trip to the Work s Class members wore a m bands for spirit in Seotember and deco r ated the upstairs hall with a larqe welcome back poster. A mini birthday part y is held each month with free cupc a kes and ice cream.

Most major sen1 c 1r' activiti-s are h e ld in the spring and includ e baccalaureat e ser, i :, r follies and seni o r bar-,ouet. A boat trip and an afterno o n of min1-06l ~ may also be scheduled.

This year the Junio r activities ha v e included a car wash, a barbecue, a dance, the works, valentine sales, clam slam ora c tice and a sKatino party c oming up movie and piz z a niuht at the Tin P a l a c e on Frid ay , March 16th

Pleas e support y our class. Additional activities may be possible; but help is n e eded from all class members. If you have ideas, share them with your class officers and advisors. Volunteer to wor~ on a committee for the prom or follies.

To The Editor:

The difference bet-

Tu esday, the first day back from Christmas break, ORHS ween the degree to students were angered by the 25 per cent increase in prices on which teachers and stuice cream and breakfast snac k s The increase in the price of dents are permi t ted to food was everywhere , said school l u nch director Susan Lu k as. She share their religion by was faced with a tough d e cis ~on : ho w to raise p ri ces t o me e t the administrator applicaincreased cos\..S She fou n d a creati v e s o lution which we endorse. tions of schoo l board

study because school board's "closed forum" policy, and that, along witn Mrs. Winterbottom, she feels hosting a Bible study would violate the First Amendment.

Ms. Lukacs had to meet the i n cr e ase by either raising th e policies sends a prices on all food, raisin g only the f ood bought most fre.quentl y, distinct message about or raising the prices of t h e snack food and keeping t he Oyster River values. nutritious food as low-pric e d as pos s ible.

As an example of this

For the lunch pr o gram to support itsel f, food prices r:: ·,i st. discrepancy consider cover t he increase, customers must be kept happy, and the p r ogram that students are not must pr o vide nutriti ous foods at lowest cost p o ssib l e. permitted to e x p l ore

Raising t he prices on a l l t h e f oo d o r j us t th e i t e ms mo st Biblical religion after frequently b o ught would s o lve the mon ey issue , b u t it woul d n ' t school , but students keep cust o mers happy. Mo reover, the prices of the nutritious f ood are impressed with will r ise caus in g ma ny s ~uden ts to l ook f o r other alter native s religious values when like snack food for lur. ch they are taught the Ms Lukacs fe lt th at i f " we r a is ed the pric e s o n the n ac k discipline of medi t afood in ord e r to ke e p p rices l o w on the nutritious foo d, tion by Mr Mroz and "stude n ts woul d k ee p b u ying the he althy i te ms an d th ee wo u ld be · when they choose to en o u gh profi t s to s a ti s f y the p ric e i n=reas e. study Tai Chi under Mr Th e dec i s ion Ms. L~kacs ad e was indeed t h e bes t wa y t o Fitzpatrick. Mrs h andle the in-::rease. Her choice cover s two out o f ':he three , , , B,r,~~q sa id tha t she actual is s ues, and st ~dents should iu~p~r~ · he r decision ··' '··w6 n 't ' ;~~~i • a Bible

The school board limits extra-curricular activities thus: "Before and after school use of facilities is restricted to those which student groups are related to school curriculum." the

BI BLE cont. on page 9

Editor's Note

Creative winter parking at ORHS

Mr. Mroz , Mrs Brown , Mr. Fitzpatrick and others may wish to comment on the issues raised in this letter

M.O.R. will provide space for a complete

1n the

Sadie Hawkins Dance Attracts 78 Couptes ·for Semi-Format Event

by Jessica Thibault

SUPERIOR COURT FOURNIER CASE

February 3 from 8:00 to 11:00, 78 couples attended the student council annual Hawkins Dance at high school.

Sadie the

The turnout was almost the same as last year.

The student council was about than After the

more concerned breaking even money. $400 for raising paying D.J. and other expenses, did make which will

the council a $150 profit be added to their treasury.

cont. from pg. 1 must also be sent to Donald Goodnow, asking the judge to read the letter and be put on file prior to sentencing, she said.

We reflec t on ourselves ••• "Wha t am I reall~1 like?" on each other H r. Th • • h • k • ' ? It w at ;is 11.,, t 1.n 1.n.g. Reme mb eri ng how we' ve g rown in the things we ' v e done, We reflect on our past a nd our possiblities for the future.

--Tracey Fournier

The D.J , Circles, requests all

Turning accepted night. "the D.J. played a wide variety of mJ sic, but not enough Zebpelin," said senior John Gray However, attended year's

many felt D.J. was improvement over year's.

who this an last

Kay Whitten, student council advisor, and 12 of th e 17 student council members prepared for th e dance Saturday , afternoon.

Nine attended parents

chaperones the dance: 4 and 5 faculty members, no is required more than for an ordinary dance. Mrs Whitten said, "Because everyone was dressed up, behavior was more refined and in control."

There was no

apparent problem with any drinking which has been a factor in past dances. Senior Sean Fitzgerald added, "I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I think people

Other c ouncil members shopped for should loosen up have good time. and I

The Fournier family would like students to write Tracey, ality, dent's

about something her personthe stu- and relationship with h,er. Students should explain why they believe that the sentence being considered is not appr~priate.

Letters should be addressed to Joseph Nadeau. Judge The

address is: c/o Donald Goodnow

Rainboth will picl a t ORHS, she said. Strafford County N.H. DWI Prevention

Superior Court clerk Justice and Admini st rat ion Building County Farm Rd. Dover, N.H 03820

a decorations and food or sold tickets. proved need that alcohol you to don't have Mr. Rainboth would also like a cop y of the let-

The weekend storm threatened to postpone the dance to the next available weekend, March 23. When the snow let up ! the d~nce went on as planned.

good rowdy fun."

Principal Ann Brown, one of the chaperones, added, "It was great. I liked the D.J. Everyone looked sharp and it was reilly fun."

ter which can be sent to: Pat Rainbot h

., She

council P.O box 1248 Dover N.H 03820 asked students to send letters the week of the tria l. Letters not sent on time Ms.

Cast of 24

"The Inundation" features

In story of Flood by

,1en Marshall

Stepha ni e Adams and Tim Myers will head-up a cast of twenty-four in the spring production ot The Inundation by Thomas Archer. Tryouts for the

The modern world needs a new kind of business

cast original: will 9th 10th.

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At Bentley Coll ege, students master the many leve ls of knowledge and skill that business demands of its practitioners through an education that is multidimensional. Students gain expertise in a business discipline; they engage in the world of ideas through a broad study of the liberal arts; and they ~cq uire profession.(1-level experir •

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Stud e nts at Bentley study for one of eight undergraduate business degrees , the liberal arts , or fo r a combined BA/MBA degree. At the graduate level , students can take advantage of six programs , including the MBA. So whether they aspire to be chief executive , vice president, financial officer, partner, co nsu lta nt manager, entrepreneur, or investor, Bentley College is where it begins.

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Interns Take Over Several courses for Second Semester

by Brian Killgore

After one semester of waiting, four fulltime interns at Oyster River will get their chance to find out what teaching a full schedule is all about. Michele Devivo, John Lyne, Lynne Patterson, and Amy Waters are taking over their supJrvising teachers ' classes.

over writing workshop, popular literature, and essentials to high school English classes for two weeks. "I ~ave a chance to work on some of the problems I had during first semester."

The Mouth of the River

"She's doing great. She teaches like a seasoned teacher. I am learning things from her."

After their internships are over, plans have to be made for the

O.,<f. H. future. For most that 1--l i =f±: · I mea~r.le~;~:gw~~~r+tf~--~·~~c-~+r~_-J·~~c_+t~_Jt_-~7t~Jt::~:-tc_~:Jt~ffi;~•:_+~~~~~~[_•:_~~,.e5~_c_~t~-~~i~·~:j~1::_~tr:_~~+~~~-=iLj~~~~q~rE~-+±::~~1t·~::j~•~--:

t:::±===d r- I · , move to California to look for a job. Ms. Devivo will go Massachusetts.

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for a two week in April."We've a taste and now hungry," he

"It'll be fun," said Mr. Lyne who will be teaching writing workshop, world cultures, and English literature classes period all had we're joked.

"Yes,

I'm looking forward to it and yes, I'm nervous," said Ms. De Vivo about taking

BIBLE

cont. from pg 1 Mrs. Brown doesn't consider a Bible study "related" because she can think of no class discussion for which the Bible study is an extension. overlooks· Tai Chi,

This Health view and two classes promoting Eastern stress management. The Bible study by providing an opportunity to seek alternatives to these methods allows the students individual choice; m~ny students are now sheep under the staff of Mr Mroz and Mr. Fitzpatrick. In effect, the Bible study would be a continuation of a class discussion in students ' heads, if not mouths.

Mrs. Brown's other prerequisite is an English course treating the Bible as literature. Here she has overlooked American and English Literature, Mythology, and Lit & the Land. A few of these Bible myth

classes treat the simply as the du jour; others make picking that study

a point of nits. Classes cannot justify of the Bible itself instead review nit-picking literature. By seeking edicts rather than the terms in which they are couched, would help the process of enlightening the sheep.

To determine

The supervising teachers for the interns are all happy with their performance so far and are confident they will do well in handling the extra responsibility. "I think she's excellent and very enthusiastic," said Mrs. Emma Rous about Ms. Peterson. "This is an opportunity for her to find out what a full schedule is like."

Elizabeth Dodge had similar things to say about Ms. Devivo: whether, The First law has "respecting

contrary to Amendment, a been passed an establish ment of religion," the Supreme Court es tablished this test in 1974: " what are the purpose and primary effect of the enactment? If either is the advancement or inhibition of religion, then the enactment exceeds the scope of legislative power scribed by as circumthe Constitution." (Everson v. Bd. of Education)

Here is one of those enthusiastic students every intern hopes for.

teaching.

"Our personal Chi i s inseparable from the Chi of the universe and continually interchanges with it--that is th ~ essenc~ of li.fe, reciprocal flowing bac k and forth."

"In Tai Chi practice the Chi is lowere<l to the tan tien ("psychic centre") thus lowering on e 's centre of ara-

ioseperable fr<,01 the Chio[ the universe. "

vity."

I think it could be said that this goes a bit beyond "physical" education.

tion for holistic functioning." He could as easily have said, "become aware of feelings, of the mindbody connection, of holistic coordination." developing the awareness necessary to achieve the desired results is possible only with dedicated study, i.e. "conscientious pursuit." regard or

If the school administration considers allowing a Bible study an "establishment of religion" and therefore rejects it, it must apply th~ same appellation and action to Tai Chi and T.M. What would happen if instead of T.M., Mr.

The definition of "religion~ covers more than the common conception of a Western denomination, e.g. Webster's: 3. Any specific system of belief, worship , or conduct, often involving a and a loosely beliefs,

code of ethics philosophy; any system of practices, ethical values, resembling, suggestive of, or likened to such a system; 5. any object of conscientious regard or pursuit."

The objectives of the Tai Chi discipline are nicely set o J t in the materia , used in

Mr. Mroz teaches transcendental meditation, a Hindu practice "with the objective of relieving tension and of increasing awareness." (Webster's).

Although carefully Mr. Mroz avoids the terms "Hindu" and "Transcendental," his objectives are basically the same: to "relax,

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lion (:Onsiders allowing 11 , Bible study an establish' ment ofre/Jg.ion " and therefore rejects ft. it mu.rt \apply 11e same ~P_P~l/111.ion

We tend 10 3S$0C1/lte 'religion " wirh T.lod "

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positive results, e.g. Tai Chi promotes good health and posture, T.M. Mr. Mroz's advertised results. just as splitting atoms has ositive attri butes, e.g power without pollution In both cases, act itself involves if there tion. dome

certain risks is no protecAs a concrete prevents the escape of radiation, so the Bible study protects the right to individual chaice Although both acts could be abolished because of the risk, perhaps it is better in the long run if we learn how to use nuclear power with its protection properly, learn how to teach Eastern and Western religions at the same time to avoid giving diplomas to sheep.

improve connection between mind and body, and improve coordina-

Mroz taught reliance on God as a way to deal with problems? We tend to associate "reli9'ion" with "God." If it doesn 't invol·,re "God" we t hink that it isn't religion. Eastern beliefs and most "New Age " spiritualistic movements are dangerous because one can get roped in before realizing that one is actually deeply involved in a "religion." that the sheep-dog is actually a wolf : Meditation has

The problem with the school board and district administrators is that they permit teachers to share , even teach, their religion, but students are not allowed this opportunv. Wh a t are thev telling the students and the public about their values? That they humor the teachers at the expense of students ? That the school is there for teachers, and the fact that students learn is a secondary effect? That they don't care enough to reaily think about fairness?

Vandals cont. from pg.l tern is in this year's budget and should be installed by the next school year.

Moharimet and Mast Way F.lementary Schools were broken into someti~e during the night of Saturday Feb.3rd or the morning of Sunday Feb.4th. The method of entry, as well as the activity inside, was similiar in both break-ins There was some entry damage , such as broken locks and doors, done to both buildings. ?Orne smal l electronic devices were stolen.

The Madbury Town Hall, located across the street from the Mohari~et School was also broken into during this same time period. Police and school officials have not concluded break-ins break-in School

t-ha t and the at these the High are related in any way.

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TRACK TEAMS FINISH IN STATE

by Marisa More

Last Friday and Saturday the girls' and boys' winter track teams competed in the N.H. State Meet at U.N.H. 's Paul Sweet Oval.

Both team s placed a respectable tenth qualifying several r u nners for the New England Championships.

The girls wer e l ed by Lisa Barn e y who placed second, fifth, a nd s i xth in the lo n g jump, high jump and 55m hurdles respectively. Other high scorers were J en Thompson, third, and St e phanie Chasteen, e igth, in t h e JOOOm. Muffy Geeslin, Ambre Proulx, and Amy Levesque a lso placed within the top fif 'teen.

Jim Poteet paced the boys' team with a second place finish in the 1000m. His ranking was the highest for Oyster River High School since the late 70's

Close behind was Mike Levasseur who placed seventh in the JOOOm, mis s ing a chance to compete in the New Englands by one place.

Rounding out the boys team was Bill Myers , ,,. despite being injured and unable to train all s eason placed ninth in the 55m dash.

"While our r eco rd doe s n't reflect i t, o ur se aso n represent s a s ucce ss ful effort by ou r s ma ll t e am," sa y s Coach Joe Sc as citelli, Close b ehi n d wa s Mik e Levas se ur who placed seventh in the 3000 m, missing a chance t o comp ete in t he New En g lands b y on e pla c e

Rounding out the boys team was Bill Myers , d espit e being in j ured and unable to train all season placed ninth i n the §5m dash.

"While o ur record does n' t reflect it , our season represents a successful effort by our small team , " says Coach Joe Scascitelli, "we had many impressive individual perform!in~es."

! Girls _ B-Ba.11 Lady Bobcats ~End Season With Loss to Kingswood

by Marisa More

"It was tough enough to make the transition from volleyball and winning, to basketball and losing," said Senior Captain Leslie Christenson. Freshman Jen Friel recognized that it was difficult but she felt that the team kept their spirits high, they didn't get down on each other.

Their last game on Friday followed the streak that they had for the rest of the season, they lost to Kingswood. "It was frustrating playing against them because they played a woman-towoman defense," said Brenda Worden.

One problem that the team recognized was the lack of fans. "The fans

were pa,r en ts. It wo uld h ave been n ice to have students. They are more rowdy," according to Friel.

Although the team was not successful in winning games this season, they were successful in other aspects. Coach Alicia DiTammaso said "I'm happy because tney have been improving all season." That will help for next year ' s season.

With the loss of only two seniors the team will not be affected greatly. Also there are many promising freshmen who will continue to show their next year. A girls' team is making. Watch

strength strong in the out for them next vear .:~

Prog. cont.from pg.2 with wood, clay , plaster and maybe ~ome architecture.

One addition to the English Department will be Mr. Tappan's advanced writing which "gives opportunities

class students to exp~ore their own g9als" in their writtng : This : courpe• may uted tor be substitt;he writing w~rkshop requirement if a s tu dent • s portfolio is approved

Some English classes will 9nly be offered in alt e rnate years. Lit and the Land will no t be offered ne x t yea ; due to the sabbatica j of Mrs. Em~a Rous

BOBCATS TOP LACONIA 61-59

Face Sachems again Friday at Home: look for 7th place finish oy

tl1..i1. ayers

The Boys Varsity Basketball Team beat Laconia 61-59 Monday night in Laconia. The vi ct ory marked the second straight last second win fo~ the Bobcats, now 10 and seven.

Trailing for most ot the game, the 'Cats pulled even, 59-59 with 30 seconds to play As Laconia moved the ball past half-court, senior guard Mike Jackson stole the ball and passed to senior forward Scott Goodman. who was fouled while attempting a lay-up.

As the tension grew, Goodman missed both foul shots before Jackson grabbed the rebound. Trying to get the offense on track. Jackson 's pass to Goodman was knocked out of bounds, keeping the team's hope alive. Tbs inbauntj pt?SS

went to senior forward John Gray who drove to the hoop , only to see another missed lay-up. The Bobcats have lost several close games this season, including three in overtime, but Monday night they were not to be ~enied. Grabbing his own rebound Gray lofted a last-second fall away which fell through with two seconds remaining.

Three days before the Bobcats beat Goffstown on the road as two Mike Jackson free throws with 10 seconds left sealed the 65-63 victory.

ns tne p~ayorts approach the boys team is confident "We've played with everyone in the state except Pembroke, and we know we have the potential to win it all," explained Jackson.

With the five close

losses (either in overtime o~ by one point) , the 'cats hope to write a Cinderella story of their own. "We still have some tricks up our sleeve, and we should be the surprise team of the tournament," commented senior guard Shawn Middleton.

To go all the way, the 'Cats will have to continue to play as a team, something tney've been successful at in the last two games, but had trouble with earlier in the season. "We have to shoot when we're supposed to shoot and pass when we're sup-posed to pass," said Jackson.

The Bobcats final home game is Friday versus Laconia. Varsity will begin at 7:30; and the JV team, undefeated at 17-0, will play at 6:00. . •

Positive Basketball ', ®

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Why haven't the local newspapers done writeups girls ball

about this years varsity baskettea!ll you asl-:? Because they lose. you say? Are they losersr:..o way.

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thino but losers.Despite their negi'.t:.ve basketball rec o rd, these girls are a very positive gro~p. there are no cliques and no jealousies amcng these girls. They get together not only as a team but as a small orcup of friends who :end each other needed. support whe!1

by Geoft Forcier

The Oyster River Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving teams each finshed second overall in the New Hampshire state meet at the University of New Hampshire last Saturday.

The team entered the

competition with a record of three wins , one loss and one tie.

Coach Mike Parratto had high expectations going into the meet. He hoped for each athlete to beat his other previous best Parratto was forleadership

time. looking from top senior cap-tains Jason Seaver and Karen Tagliaferro American sophomore old , each

and Allcandidate Her- Larissa of the finished in whom top their twelve events.

.. . '. ' internationaJ.. friendship was born when Pei Matsuda, an exchange student from joined t:ie team. Jap2.n. The not hesitate to take Rei under their wing and to teach her so many

things. derived unique friendship will be !or-

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What a disappoint ~en t it nust have been when Senior Capt· s Kim Merrell and Leslie Christenson did not receive their tradional rose at the start of thei r last garr:e. De.spite that, :t1ese gi~ls played the ;ame ~~th their er.:rhusia ::1 t.;hat ciass.

girls did "educational" The memories frc:r. this February 15, 1990

Tne gi=ls ars to be praised for tne1r sportsmanship on the courts Having fouled an opponent badly, the

SWIM TEAM PLACE·s SECOND IN STATE

Brian Ogden and Mary McCleary; and ninthgrader Todd Whitford.

The divers earned a second place title with strong from performances junior Heidi James , and sophomores Deanna Foster and Amy Priestly.

Other team members include seniors: Karen Swenson, Marianne Smith, Jessica Winston, Sarah Gillespie, and Karen Gooze: juniors

Others the top

in finishing in twel ve were seni ors Kerry Swift (captain) Karen Swenson, and Danika }farris; Reyna; junior Alex sophomores

Danielle Wes ley, Cecilia Muzquiz and Heather sophomores: Sawyer , Liz Stacey Sweet

James; Meredith Bucar, (diver), Robert Acosta, ninth graders: and Chris Steve Cloitre and Crawford.

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