THE HUSKY HEADLINE november 2015 volume 6, edition 1
we are TUSCARORA pg 4&5 we are more than just students.
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INSIDE ’s letter Welcome to 3 editor the new Husky Headline. are Introducing 4 we Tuscarora’s student entrepreuners, artists, game changers, and innovators. by Delaney Casten, Emily Riley, Katie Stankard, and Ciara Reed
sports calendar 6 winter by Delaney Casten
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top tweets of the season A
look back at what Huskies had to say about fall sports. by Alyanna Torres
7 signs you’re a bad driver by Megan Cohen
diary of anne frank The 7 the Husky Headline goes behind
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the scenes with the cast of the fall play. story by Anya Sczerzenie photos by Sara Koochagian
questions Students answer 8 10 questions about the fall
season.
by Anya Sczerzenie
straight outta the landfill
Environmental Science classes work to reform recycling at THS by Sharon Shatananda
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Sharon Shatananda Ciara Reed Anna Shaw Delaney Casten Katie Stankard Madeline Swank Emily Riley Alyanna Torres Sara Koochagian Anya Sczerzenie We are committed to delivering relevant, accurate news - which means we want to hear from you! Opinions may be expressed in letters to the editor an can be sent to the staff at TheHuskyHeadline@gmail. com. Please include your name and class standing in all letters to the editor.
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/11 Report cards! 11/12 Diary of Anne Frank (7pm) 11/13 Diary of Anne Frank (7pm) 11/14 CLYFL Championship Game (9am) Diary of Anne Frank (7pm) 11/17 Band Concert (7pm) 11/18 Counseling HBC fair (4pm) 11/19 VHSL Drama (5pm) 11/21 Practice SAT/ACT (8am) 11/24 Quarterly Awards Ceremony 12/3 Guitar Concert (5pm)
Compiled by Emily Riley. Infographic by Anna Shaw
from the editors When was the last time you read a newspaper? Chances are, it’s either been a while, or you’ve never read one to begin with. Most newspapers are seen stranded in the middle of driveways, wrapped in thin plastic and drenched from last night’s rain. The truth is, newspapers have gone out of style. All it takes is a few taps on your smartphone to read up on the latest news, and when it comes to actual publications, magazines are everyone’s go-to. This is why The Husky Headline has officially made the transition from newspaper to newsmagazine.
AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS
2014 First Class - NSPA 2014 First Place - VHSL 2013 First Place - VHSL
Tuscarora High School Chapter
Our student journalists are members of VHSL Activities (Publications), the National Scholastic Press Association, and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
Making this transition is not a matter of what we want, but what our audience wants. We love newspapers—we’ve been printing them since Tuscarora opened in 2010, and working on them has helped us improve our writing and design skills. But now it’s time to take those skills and put them toward something that everyone is going to want to read. At the end of the day, journalism is about serving your readers. Our publication is for the students and faculty of Tuscarora, and it’s time for us to acknowledge that with our new design this year.
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Entrepreneurs
Game Changers
WE ARE MORE THAN JUST STUDENTS. We have a tendency to define ourselves by numbers: SAT scores, quarter grades, the number of assignments we’ve missed. With school consuming most of our days, it’s easy to think our identity consists solely of tests and homework. In reality, we are so much more than that. PPhotos by Emily Riley and Katie Stankard, and courtesy of Lost Oasis Co, Abby Knuff, and Avery Morales
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Weinnovators Are Last June, most students were ready to say “au revoir” to science and math. For junior James Mullen, however, the gears in his head were just beginning to turn. “At Orbital, I would hear talk of these CubeSats, which are 10x10 cm satellites, usually sent into space by colleges and universities. I
thought it would be really cool if we could send one up ourselves.” said Mullen. From there, he gathered a group of science-loving Huskies to design and create this satellite. The team includes juniors Hannah Ambrose, Levi Banos, Claudia Cardona, Jason Lang, Joelle Ortega, and Kush Patel, seniors
Waleed Elrefai, John Heberle, Parker Morton, Nelson Pearsall, Justin Siu, and Tuscarora alumni Noah Gross. Right now, they are still refining the design of the CubeSat, and they meet with Orbital every other week. The next step for the team is to finance the satellite. There will most likely be
a Kickstarter campaign opening up in the next couple of weeks. As for how they plan to launch the satellite, NASA runs a program called The CubeSat Launch Initiative. A school must apply to launch, and about two thirds of all applications are accepted. If the CubeSat does make it to the next stage, it will
most likely be flown into space on Falcon 9 (a rocket manufactured by SpaceX), then further launched from the International Space Station. The team has aimed for the CubeSat to go into space in the early summer of 2017. - Katie Stankard, Broadcast Editor
You would think that high school is hard enough with work and extracurriculars. But senior John Heberle has started a business on top of everything else. Heberle created his tye-dye t-shirt company, Lost Oasis, last year as a fun project that could teach him valuable business lessons.
“I’m looking into quantum computing and want to start a company in [the field] when I’m older, but one of the problems is that I am going to need a lot of money to start that up,” said Heberle, “so I then went into thinking how I can start a company that won’t take that much money
that will help me grow in business management and also be fun in the process.” One of the advantages of being a teenage entrepreneur is that you know the consumer well and know how to market to them. Heberle and his Lost Oasis team have established a relationship via social
media with his customers. On Instagram, Heberle posts pictures of students wearing his shirts and tags them #wheresyouroasis. “I started looking at companies like GoPro and the way they do their marketing and how they try to get people to do it for them, and I thought I could
apply that to clothing,” said Heberle. Senior year is a tough year for anyone, especially Heberle, who runs both varsity cross country and track and field, and is applying to college. “Yeah, I just cut out sleep,” joked Heberle.
Who said that Quidditch only had to exist in the books? Seniors Layne Hubble and Sonali Dawar have made the sport from the Harry Potter series a reality for Tuscarora students. Quidditch is played with seven people on flying brooms trying to throw
certain balls through hoops hundreds of feet above the ground. The non-magic (“muggle”) version of the game is played almost the same as the book version, with the exception of the flying broomsticks. The team already has ten willing participants, but Hubble and Dawar are
still looking to recruit a few choice wizards to join the team before starting to hold practices. As hardworking students themselves, they understand how busy teens are, so they will be planning practices around the schedules of their teammates. Once practices start up, they’ll
be facing other schools such as Dominion and Potomac Falls, who also have Quidditch teams. The best part about the club is that it’s for more than just Harry Potter fans. “It’s a club that’s meant to be fun, lighthearted, and Wexplained. Both Hubble and Dawar have worked
hard to make this club a possibility for themselves and others, bringing a new alternative game for Tuscarora students. Follow @ths_quidditch on Twitter for more information. - Emily Riley, Staff Writer
Among the many accomplished and talented students present at Tuscarora, we can now add the title of artists to the list. One of our very own, senior Avery Morales, has written and published a book called Monsters: A Dismal Awakening. His entertaining fictional
thriller has attracted a great deal of attention and praise from young readers. Now, with the buzz surrounding his book, he will be attending a Barnes and Noble book signing in December. The first translation of the story was when he was only in the fifth grade, with
the final version written between 2013 and 2014. “Back when I was a kid, I was trying to understand the difference between good and evil. I needed a way to convey this fear, to understand good people vs. bad people; aka humans vs. monsters,” said Morales when asked where his
inspiration originated from. This action packed novel also includes numerous drawings illustrated by senior, Abby Knuff, to add a visual element to the story. “Writing stories is like breathing to me. I have many tales to tell and it doesn’t end until it’s ready,” added Morales on his plans
to continue to pursue a career as an author in the future. Here at Tuscarora, a lot of talent goes unnoticed; however some students are making their dreams a reality by showcasing their skills and reaching new heights as accomplished professionals. - Ciara Reed, Features Editor
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- Delaney Casten, Sports Editor
This Seasons’
Sports Tweets Derek Farrey
@TuscaroraHusky· Sep 19 “Oatlands XC Invitational. 94 Schools and over 3800 runners. Good luck Huskies.”
YOU’RE A BAD DRIVER A SATIRICAL LOOK AT BAD DRIVING BY MEGAN COHEN
THS Tusky Terror
@THSTuskyTerror · Sep 25
“The Tusky Terror officially has a GONG and DRUM!! We are ready to get loud tonight!”
Tuscarora Volleyball @TuscaroraVBall · Sep 16
“3-0 Varsity sweep over Heritage and solid all-around play tonight!”
1. The entire town knows to avoid you. Catch sight of a silver Honda headed down the highway? Kindly evacuate the road as quickly as possible before things turn ugly. 2. Your friends always offer to drive. You think they’re just generous, but they’re actually looking out for their own well-being. Don’t forget your gas money!
school. The guy who taught you how to drive can’t stop thinking about that one time you tried to make a u-turn. 6. Speed bumps serve no purpose. Slowing down? Never! Be sure and let your poor passengers know things are about to get a little bumpy. 7. “Was that a stop sign back there?”
Dates to Know: Winter Sports
Tuscarora HS Cheer
SPORTS
“SECOND PLACE MEANS WERE GOING TO REGIONALS!!! CONGRATS GIRLS #roadtostates”
SWIMMING
@TuskyCheer · Oct 8
3. The speed limit is only a suggestion. The sign says “35,” but you see, “Just drive.” 4. Every turn is like a Fast & Furious stunt. Thinking about keeping that pizza in the passenger seat? Better not, there’s a slight left turn up ahead. 5. Your driving teacher is still having flashbacks. Most people stay up at night worrying about work or
TRYOUTS November 9-12 at Ida Lee
GAMES December 5 v. Park View at Claude Moore Park
November 9-11 November 21 Wrestle-Offs in the Wrestling room in Tuscarora Main Gym
WRESTLING Tuscarora HS Golf @Huskygolf · Oct 8
“Way to finish Parker Morton finished 6th at regionals yesterday. States next week! Team finished 5th.” Infographic by Alyanna Torres
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BASKETBALL GYMNASTICS
November 9-11 in the Main Gym
November 9-11 at Apex Gymnastic Center
December 1 v. Heritage at Tuscarora To be Announced Infographic by Delaney Casten andKatie Katie Stankard By Delaney Casten and Stankard
From the Attic to the Stage: A Preview ofAnne Frank By Anya Sczerzenie
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ost plays and musicals at Tuscarora have been fictional stories, from the colorful circus of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the moonlit alleys of Cats. But this fall, a very real event is coming to the auditorium stage. Diary of a Young Girl is the diary of a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank who lived in Amsterdam during the Holocaust. Frank was forced to hide from the Nazis with her parents, her sister Margot, and other Jewish families in a secret annex for two years. After the war, Anne’s diary was saved by her father, the only surviving member of the family, and published. Since then, it has been read around the world and adapted for the stage. The drama department will perform the most recent adaptation of the play, which contains newly discovered writings from Anne Frank’s diary, as well as other survivor’s accounts. The characters in the play include Anne and her family, the Van Daans’ (another family hiding with the Franks), and friends of Anne’s father who helped to hide the families in the attic. Senior Daniella Roberge, who plays Mrs. Van Daan, said, “It’s a really serious show, so we all spent a lot of time indi-
vidually on character study.” The nonfictional aspect of the play is not the only thing that makes Anne Frank different from plays in previous years. “The audience is going to be on stage,” said Mr. Daniel, the Tuscarora drama teacher and coordinator of the play,. “Between building the set, the audience space, and the sets in the halls, it’s a lot of work. The audience can expect an experiential performance, in which they will feel like they’re in the attic with the Franks and walking the streets of Amsterdam.” The tech crew of Anne Frank has been putting in a lot of work to make the sets in order to make it seem like an audience-inclusive experience. The performance itself is also different. “A lot of the scenes have all of the characters in them, which is interesting because the characters are stuck in a very small space with only each other,” said junior Tylor Goshorn; who plays Mrs. Frank, Anne’s mother. The family dynamic of the whole play, with all the characters trapped together, makes the performance different from most others. “She [Anne Frank] is kind of a rambunctious kid, but she also struggles with the family. She’s got all this energy, but
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1. Bring The Characters to to advertise the play. The sign Life...Literally Juniors Caleb will be by the entrance of the Bates and Tylor Goshorn soak in orders from junior, director Jessica Regner. The play this year is nonfiction, so “the actors had to do some research into their backgrounds and lives to truly become the characters,” said Goshorn. 2. Sleeping on the Job Senior Tom Henkle, who plays Mr. Dussel, is in his imaginary bedroom waiting for director’s instruction.
3. Painting the Letters White Freshman Mariana Smith paints the wooden sign
school for everyone to see.
4. As Easy as It Gets
Sophomore Shelby Haley works on a prop for the play. Haley is the tech director and controls what goes on with the props and the set.
5. The Characters to Life... Literally Days Away Senior
Hailey Disch, who plays Margot Frank, is observing the other characters to see what she has to do next. Photos by Sara Koochagian
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fall edition By Anya Sczerzenie As fall draws to a close; Tuscarora students share their thoughts on Thanksgiving, Halloween costumes, Pumpkin
Spice, Homecoming vs. Netflix, and when they think the school year should actually start. 1. Would you rather go to a pumpkin patch or go apple picking? “Pumpkin patch. I don’t like apples.” Madi Waldron, junior “I would rather go apple picking.” Amber Douglas, freshman 2. Are you a fan of scary stuff? (Haunted houses, horror movies, etc.) “Scary stuff is awesome, especially classic horror movies like the first Alien movie. It brings an essence of true fear, and who doesn’t love a good scare?” Cameron Orndorff, junior “I love scary stuff!” Sian Seeger, freshman 3. Do you call it fall or autumn? “I call it fall.” Jacob Boris, junior “I call it fall, but the rest of my family calls it autumn. But autumn sounds so much
better.” Mia Hazeldine-Ross, sophomore 4. What was your best Halloween costume ever? “Link from Legend of Zelda,” Kayleigh Scott, junior “My favorite Halloween costume was a basketball player.” Taylor Young, sophomore 5. Do you watch the Thanksgiving Day parade? “I don’t watch the Thanksgiving parade.” Deliah Formoso, senior 6. Is homecoming worth going to? Why or why not? “I think it is, because unless you have more exciting plans, why not? You only have it these four years.” Tylor Goshorn, junior “No, I prefer Netflix.” Shivangi Sarkar, freshman 7. If you had the choice, when would the school year start? “I would like it to start midSeptember.” Charles Buskirk, senior “The same as it does already,”
Abba Wolcott, freshman 8. What’s your favorite memory from Thanksgiving? “My favorite memory from Thanksgiving is eating loads of delicious food that my grandma makes, and watching football with family.” Nicole O’Neill, senior “When I was 5, at my grandma’s farm, and we went sledding down a big mulch pile.” Danielle Bullis, sophomore 9. What’s the most annoying thing about fall? “Personally, I’m not a big fan of fall, and it’s always annoying to hear about pumpkin and pumpkin spice.” Megan Vu, senior “The freezing cold temperatures in the morning and way-too-hot temperatures in the afternoon.” Molly Hackley, junior 10. Do you want more fall, or do you wish it were winter already? “Winter!” Kylie Winn, freshman
everyone. Instead of using separate recycling bins in the classrooms, all recyclingpaper, aluminum cans, and plastic- will be collected and shipped to single-stream recycling center in Manassas. There, the trash is sorted by machines and compressed into bales, all within a remarkable 10 minutes of arriving at the center. The sorting machines and recycling centers cannot do it all though, plastic grocery bags, take-away containers and cups, paper plates and napkins, and candy and chip wrappers, are non-recyclable and always go straight to the landfill. But be careful of what is
thrown into the recycling bin. Recyclable materials contaminated with leftover food or drinks, batteries, or other un-recyclable materials are automatically doomed to the landfill. “When the truck leaves Tuscarora, everything just gets taken to the landfill and dumped in the ground. Along with any hazardous materials. It’s pretty scary,” said Ms. Westervelt. The program at Tuscarora is headed by Environmental Studies students whose action project for the year is facilitating and educating the student body about the new recycling techniques. Look out for new labels and posters in classrooms and
the cafeteria in the coming weeks which explain the new transition. A key component of the program is the plan to keep track of exactly how many tons of material THS is able to recycle. “At the end of this year, we will be able to say we have taken however many tons of material out of the landfill,” explained Ms. Westervelt, “we will also compare our results to other schools in the county” to see which school was able to recycle the most. The first weigh-in day is scheduled for November 16th, on America Recycles Day.
Environmental Classes Plan to Reform Recycling
By Sharon Shatananda This year at Tuscarora will be one of green revolution, a time to slash the trash, and follow the three arrows. No, this isn’t a reference to longforgotten testing taking tips from elementary school. It’s a year-long effort by the Environmental Studies class, led by Ms. Westervelt, to drastically cut the amount of non-recyclable waste Tuscarora sends to the landfill. The school is switching to a method called “singlestream recycling,” according to Ms. Westervelt. This means that recycling just got easier for students, and hopefully more effective for
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