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Vol. XVI Issue 3 Harrison High School May 2012
Huskies Take Chicagoland
Emma Adler
Editor-in-Chief
The Harrison community Daniel Maldonado had this to say of several glass boxes that peer The Harrison group’s sec-
is already kicking up a fuss over about Gino’s: “I liked the deep out over the ledge of the building. ond day in Chicago was just
the band’s upcoming journey to dish pizza! It can’t beat New York It was an unforgettable night for as jam-packed as the one that
Hawaii, but this year’s music de- style pizza, but I’m glad I tried it.” sophomore chorus member Kyle preceded it. The students woke
partment trip to Chicago, Illinois The group’s final stop of the day Lefkowitz, who shared, “Willis early, and made their way over
proved newsworthy in its own was also their most thrilling. The Tower was so amazing! We got to the Magnificent Mile: a ritzy
right. On April 11, over one hun- stretch of Michigan Avenue fea-
dred members of Harrison High turing some of the best shopping
School’s band, chorus, orchestra the city has to offer. Following an
and auxiliary teams boarded one hour or so of browsing, the group
of three buses, and headed to enjoyed a performance by the
the Windy City to compete at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
2012 Chicago Heritage Festi- The performance, which featured
val. Following an approximately the music of composer Claude
fifteen hour drive which senior Debussy, struck a chord with
trumpet player Daniel Morgen de- many of the students. Sophomore
scribed as “just about the longest clarinet player Sarah Crozier
fifteen hours of my life,” the stu- commented, “I love classical
dents disembarked at Chicago’s music. It was a privilege to hear
famed Navy Pier, where they an entire program performed by a
enjoyed a couple of hours of well professional orchestra. I’d never
deserved fun. Junior flute player listened to Debussy before, but
and chorus member Elizabeth I definitely will now!” From the
Crozier took in a panoramic view symphony, the group traveled to
of Chicago from atop the Navy Bolingbrook High School. Over
Pier Ferris Wheel. She shared, the course of the evening, each
“It was very rewarding to see of the music department’s instru-
the city from every angle, after mental and auxiliary groups per-
we spent so much time getting formed before a panel of highly
there!” Following their time at the qualified judges.
pier, the students checked into By the time the students
the Double Tree Hotel where they Students pose outside the Shedd Aquarium. Courtesy of Nicole Barletta piled back onto the buses, the
would be staying for the duration students packed into elevators, an incredible view of the whole wind ensemble, the marching
of the trip. Then, it was off to din- and ascended 110 stories to the city of Chicago! The coolest part band, the jazz band, the per-
ner at Gino’s East, a renowned top floor (known as the Skydeck) was stepping out onto a box that cussion ensemble, the major-
Chicago eatery serving up the of the tallest building in North was suspended from the build- ettes, the color guard, and the
city’s culinary staple: deep dish America, Willis Tower. Once ing. It was definitely a unique orchestra had all had their time
pizza. Sophomore band member there, they dared to step into one experience.” in the spotlight. The wind en-
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In News... In Sports... Inside...
Three cheers Interview with Art students recognized..Page 3
for Christie golf phenom Spain trip...........................Page 9
Suozzo! Mike DiTursi Kony 2012........................ Page 10
42nd Street reviewed......Page 18
Page 8 Page 31 The dish on pizza............Page 28
90-second interviews......Page 29
Art students are best in show
Amy Carton
Managing Editor
The Harrison High School raphy students, as well as that of students were selected for ex- Office.
art students have had an excit- high school art students across emplary awards, bringing home In addition to the Youth
ing past few months, having Westchester County. In addi- a total of 15 awards. Junior Erik Media Art Show, various HHS
their artwork displayed in public tion to digital photography, the Johansen walked away from students also had their work dis-
galleries and entered in county- show also featured student work the event winning four exem- played at the Municipal Building
wide competitions. in chemical photography, com- plary awards, and sophomore of the Harrison Public Library in
Early in Feb- honor of Youth Art
ruary, four HHS Month. Youth Art
photography stu- Month, now in its
dents had their thirty-second year,
work displayed at was sponsored
the High School and hosted by the
Invitational Small Harrison Council
Works Exhibition for the Arts, and
at Pace University. open to the public
The gallery was from March 4-30.
held at the Choate In addition to dis-
House Gallery in playing the artis-
Pleasantville and tic talents of HHS
was on display students, the ex-
from February 6-11. hibit also featured
There were 28 the unique artwork
high schools from of art students
across Westches- throughout the
ter County repre- district, from kin-
sented in the gal- dergarten through
lery, with over 130 twelfth grade. Stu-
pieces ranging from dents, families,
drawings and paint- and community
ings to digital and Environmental Self-Potrait ‘Summer Camp,’ by Amy Carton. Courtesy of Amy Carton members were
chemical photog- invited to attend
raphy, as well as mixed media. puter arts, film and video. Prior Tyler DeRaffele was awarded an opening reception on March
Sophomores Michelle De Leo to attending the show, students three. Seniors Ariadne Rentz, 4, which featured the students’
and Alessia Solimeo and juniors were invited to submit their pic- Cindy Yang, and junior Amy display of artwork, as well as re-
Erik Johansen and Amy Carton tures to the show’s general dis- Carton were each the recipient freshments and entertainment.
had photographs displayed in play, and were also given the op- of two awards, and one award The Harrison community
the gallery. portunity to submit their photos was given to junior Emma Potts is proud to have such a won-
On Tuesday, March 13, to be considered and judged for and sophomore Meghan Molloy. derful arts program at Harrison
the photography students, ac- an exemplary award. Several of these pieces were High School, and is extremely
companied by teacher Mr. Petril- Awards were distributed given additional recognition as impressed with the fantastic
lo, attended the Youth Media Art to the students at the event, they were awarded “Viewers’ work produced by its students.
Show at Westchester Commu- and the winning artworks were Choice Awards,” and these piec- Be sure to keep an eye out for
nity College. The show featured shown in a video reel to those es currently can be viewed in the future recognition of these stu-
the work of various HHS photog- in attendance. Seven Harrison display case outside of the Main dents’ ongoing incredible work.
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GSA speaker shares his story
Sara Purinton
Staff Writer
In 1968, Jim Arnoff gradu- doesn’t necessarily define you. and family. Jim said that his wife he wished Harrison had done
ated from Harrison High. He He showed students that being was not surprised when he did to make it more open to gay
was class president, editor of gay didn’t mean that his life was come out, and that she took the students, he said that he wished
the school paper, captain of the radically different. It was refresh- news well. there had just been more con-
soccer team, and at the time, ing for many students to see that Now Jim Arnoff is com- sciousness of the possibility of
unaware that he was gay. He ex- Jim Arnoff was just an ordinary mitted to sharing his story by differences in sexual orientation.
plained that, when he was young, guy - one who happened to be volunteering as a peer coun- For example, today in health
the possibility of being gay was gay. selor of Iden- class at Harrison, teachers don’t
not one that crossed his mind. It His story tity House assume that all students are
wasn’t until he had gotten mar- of discovering for the Gay, heterosexual. Even though this
ried (he now is happily divorced), that he was gay Lesbian and might not have made a difference
had become a lawyer, and had a is an interesting Transgender for Arnoff in high school, since he
daughter that he realized it. one, because he and Bisexual says that he was unaware he was
Harrison High School’s didn’t come out Community, gay, it might have been different
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) was to himself until and is talking if this awareness was present.
happy to invite Mr. Arnoff back to his 30s. Before to high school Perhaps Arnoff was not aware
our school to talk about his time that, he had just students the because, at the time, admitting
at Harrison and his experience thought he had a way he did to homosexuality was considered
of coming out to himself and to lot of ‘boy-crush- Jim Arnoff. Courtesy of nywift.org here at Har- deeply aberrant behavior.
those around him. On March es.’ When he talked of his years rison. Arnoff sees the difficulty This need for acceptance
21, the health room filled up with at Harrison, he explained that, faced by high school students is what led to the national “Day
interested students and staff, despite being involved in so who are tying to come out, and he of Silence,” observed at Har-
looking to learn more about the many extracurricular activities, hopes that, through his efforts, he rison High in April. On this day,
message Jim Arnoff had to give. he was very lonely. Questions can help make the world a more students take a vow of silence
Through pictures of his life, many like, “Where did you draw support accepting place, so that fewer to bring attention to those stu-
of which reflected his time at from while you were coming out?” students have to try to hide their dents who have been bullied or
Harrison, Arnoff gave listeners a and, “Was there anyone who took sexual orientation. harassed into silence about their
window into Harrison High School the news negatively?“ kept the Even though he wasn’t sexual orientation. This is a day
40 years earlier. conversation lively and moving. ashamed of being gay, he says for people to reflect on how they
His message was a strong Arnoff explained that he he just didn’t know it. By shar- treat others, and to think about
one, and one that was received attended group sessions for gay ing his story, he is helping to how they can try to help make the
well. He showed students at men in straight marriages, and break down barriers to being world become more accepting of
Harrison that being gay could be that this support group helped silent about being gay. When peoples’ differences.
a part of who you are, but that it him to finally come out to his wife asked if there was anything that
Come si dice, “Congrats?”
Amy Carton
Managing Editor
On Tuesday April 17, Har- was accompanied by a piano One senior representative of companied on the piano by his
rison High School students were selection played by senior Cayla each language reflected on his own personal maestro, his voice
recognized for their outstanding Pettinato. Once the inductees or her experience in the foreign teacher from outside of school.
performance in the foreign lan- language program. Both Maddie and Marwan’s
guages. Parents and community Speeches were given performances received rave re-
members were invited to attend by Maddie Pollack views from the audience, which
the 2012 induction into the For- for French, Cayla erupted in applause. Next came
eign Language National Honor Pettinato for Italian, the distribution of the awards.
Society. Several students given Marwan Bishtawi for Awards were given out by lan-
double recognition were induct- Latin, and Adriana guage, and each name was
ed into the Honor Society for Nocco for Spanish. announced by a teacher of that
two languages other than Eng- Following the particular language. Upon hear-
lish. The night featured senior speeches came a ing their names called, students
speeches, musical performanc- musical interlude walked across stage, shook
Students await their certificates.
es, and the night’s main focus: Courtesy of Harrison Central School District during which seniors hands with Dr. Ruck and Mr.
the students’ induction into the took their seats on stage, for- Maddie Pollack and Marwan Gallivan, smiled for their families
Honor Society and the distribu- eign language supervisor Mr. Bishtawi entranced the audi- in the audience, and returned
tion of their certificates. Gallivan welcomed the audi- ence with cultural song selec- to their seats. The evening con-
The evening began with ence to the event, and Dr. Ruck tions. Maddie sang a French cluded with a brief reception out-
the students entering the au- shared his brief thoughts and song entitled “Youkali.” Marwan side of the HPAC which included
ditorium and walking onto the congratulations. The evening sang two songs, one in Latin cultural refreshments and des-
stage. This noble procession continued with senior speeches. and one in German. He was ac- serts.
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Going Jamón in Espana!
Amy Carton
Managing Editor
Over Spring Break, 30 reporter and many other students memorabilia. From Granada, the group
Harrison High School students, on the trip were surprised by the Next the group traveled traveled south to Seville, but the
accompanied by Spanish teach- extreme amounts of ham served to Granada, and while en route, day did not end there. Upon ar-
ers Senora Garcia and Senora in each meal, and were thus ap- stopped to see Don Quixote’s riving mid-afternoon in Seville,
Surace, trav- famous the group washed up at the hotel,
eled to Spain windmills. dressed in their most glamorous
for an experi- Students and sophisticated clothing, and
ence of a life- got off of the headed to an authentic Flamenco
time. The tour bus, walked show. The students, seated in the
was orga- around the first and second rows of the the-
nized through historic ater, were captivated by the array
travel compa- windmills of colors embedded within the
ny EF Tours, situated on traditional flamenco garments,
and the group a hill, posed and were left speechless by the
visited six cit- for pic- intense passion exuded from
ies over the tures, and each performing dancer.
course of resumed The group’s next stop was
eight days. their travel Torremolinos, better known as
Upon to Granada. Costa Del Sol, where they re-
arriving in the Once mained until the end of the trip.
country’s cap- in Granada, Their stay began with a day trip
ital, Madrid, the students to Morocco, where students were
the students toured the exposed to African and Muslim
met their 24/7 Alhambra cultures.
personal tour All together, in front a bull ring. Courtesy of Amy Carton f o r t r e s s , “It was interesting to see
guide, Laia, and began their jour- prehensive to explore new foods. taking in the breathtaking Moor- the differences between the Af-
ney. Having this native Spanish “The food was definitely ish architecture and beautiful rican, European, and American
resident made adjusting to the the hardest to get used to,” noted gardens. Of all the cities and cultures and how they come to-
Spanish culture easier. junior Sarah Berman. “There was landmarks visited throughout the gether in one community,” shared
“I definitely had culture a lot of ham.” trip, the tour of the Alhambra defi- junior Jake Lerner.
shock at first,” said junior Peri As the trip went on, how- nitely stood out for the students On the final day in Tor-
Mendelsohn, talking about the ever, and the students became and teachers, especially Senora remolinos, the students were
arrival in Madrid. “I was thrown more acclimated to life in Spain, Garcia. given a free day to explore the
off by the time difference and they began ex- city, relax on
didn’t know what to expect with panding their pal- the beach,
the food, but eventually I became ates and exploring and do
more comfortable and adventur- foreign delicacies. some last
ous.” Following minute gift
The journey continued the two-day stay shopping for
right from the airport as the group in Madrid, the mom and
boarded the bus, dropped their group traveled dad.
bags at the first of four hotels, to Toledo where Over-
and embarked on a scenic tour they visited the all, the trip
of the country’s capital. Church of Santo was an in-
“My favorite part was hav- Tome, an ancient credible
ing free time in Madrid because synagogue, and experience
it was just like New York City, the old religious for the stu-
where there are many stores and quarters of Toledo. dents and
fun things to do,” said sophomore Another memo- teachers,
Sarah Mazza. “Also in Madrid rable experience and provid-
there were these funny statues in Toledo was an ed amazing
that would come to life if you gave exciting visit to a exposure to
them money.” traditional sword the Spanish
While in Madrid, the stu- factory, where the culture and
Learning the Flamenco! Courtesy of Amy Carton
dents visited historic landmarks, students watched language.
including: the Prado Museum, a sword-making demonstration “There are no words to “I thought the trip was so
Plaza Mayor (the city center), and were then given the oppor- describe the beauty and all that much fun!” shared Sarah Mazza.
and the King and Queen’s pal- tunity to buy swords and other this place represents: not only “It was an amazing experience
ace. The group then stopped at handicrafts from the factory’s for Spain but for the history of to get to travel to Europe with
Museo De Jamon, where many gift shop. Junior Chris Morris various countries and cultures. my friends and get to meet new
were exposed to traditional Span- particularly enjoyed this visit, Absolutely no words. Truly in- people from school that I hadn’t
ish foods for the first time. This and left the factory with assorted credible,” she said. known before the trip.”
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REEF has high hopes for Rocket
Angela Troia
Arts Editor
Harrison’s Rescuing well into the future and holds the their proposal to the school board
Earth’s Environmental Future potential to educate the entire and search for grants.
(REEF) Club is looking beyond student body on environmental “We are well aware that the
just adding recycling bins to the awareness,” says REEF Club Rocket is a hefty investment, es-
school hallway. It is currently President and senior Melissa pecially for a public school,” says
working to bring an innovative Goldberg. Melissa Goldberg. “However, we
composting rocket to the high Unlike other composters, Courtesy of news.pcc.edu are hoping that the school board
school. the Rocket holds the ability to take in such a wide variety of ma- doesn’t just fixate on the price
The Rocket, a composter consume meat, protein, and other terials makes it easy to use and of the composter, but rather on
that recycles vast quantities of food waste, as well as transform a perfect fit for our environment.” whether or not the end justifies
food waste, may be the answer to waste into viable compost in only If Harrison were to pur- the means. We really want to fo-
how Harrison can reduce its large 14 days. Typically, composters chase the Rocket, we would cus on the overwhelming number
carbon footprint. The composter are limited to recycling vegetable become one of the first public of benefits the school will receive
uses nature’s own processes and trimmings, fruit, grass clippings, schools in the nation to use it. from purchasing the Rocket.”
some of its own clever technology and other earthy materials, and Last April, Chatham High School This is not the first time
to turn waste into lovely compost can take months to turn these in New Jersey became one of the REEF club has tried to bring
in a mere two weeks. Its ability to into compost. The Rocket’s wide only six schools in America to a green change to Harrison.
transform waste into usable fertil- range of consumption and short have invested in the Rocket. Ac- Over the past three years, the
izer makes it seem an investment conversion period makes it stand cording to the area’s local paper, organization has transformed
worth making; however, a high out from the other contenders in The Chatham Patch, the district the courtyard through a beauti-
price may be standing between the world of composting. is saving about $4,000 to $6,000 fication project and created an
the high school and its purchase “When I first heard about in mulching and landscape fees Earth Period in which the entire
of the Rocket. the Rocket, I assumed it was a as a result of the composter’s school occasionally agrees to
The REEF Club first found typical composter that only takes presence. The Rocket has turn off energy sources for a des-
out about the Rocket when they in natural and earthy materials,” also taken center stage for the ignated period. To say the least,
were researching ways to make says REEF Vice President, junior school’s environmental studies REEF Club has made Harrison a
the school more sustainable. Daniella Castillo. “Such a run-of- and has become a focal point for much greener environment. But
“We really want to make the-mill composter wouldn’t really several environmental organiza- whether the Harrison Educational
an environmental impact that work in our environment because tions within the community. Such Foundation will support this new
would be long lasting. The Rocket it would be too difficult to sepa- positive feedback regarding the endeavor is still pending, as the
isn’t just a quick fix, it’s a piece rate the different types of food Rocket has brought high hopes to club currently works hard to refine
of technology that can be used products. The Rocket’s ability to the REEF Club, as they present its grant proposal.
APES trip receives mixed reviews
Danny Glass
Opinions Editor
On March 5, the students to gag, cover their faces; breathe UV area, and the pellet producing because I would not have been
in Mrs. Cain’s AP Environmental only through their mouths. It was machine. This machine uses the able to focus, due to the facility’s
Science class went on a field trip truly a sight to see (and an agony waste produced by water purifi- overwhelming stench.”
to the Water Treatment Facility in to smell). cation to make highly profitable One student speaking
Stamford, Connecticut. This field The tour began with an mulch that is sold to a variety of anonymously understood the
trip was designed to enhance the informational session in an air- companies. It also produces the merits of the trip, but was skep-
students’ understanding of how conditioned room that did its best worst smell in the entire facility. tical as to its necessity. The
water is treated, and filtered- to mask the center’s odor. The Following the tour, the stu- student shared, “I just don’t see
enough to comply with the Clean session began with a presenta- dents were led back into the air- why we had to use a full day on
Water Act, and other federal tion that covered the basics of conditioned and (mostly) smell- the trip. I would have preferred
and state regulations. This field water treatment (settling tanks, free room, where they enjoyed to learn about the waste man-
trip also provided students with biological clean-up, UV ray filter- an informational video and waste agement system in a classroom
opportunities to interact with ing, etc). A staff member at the management jeopardy. This con- environment.” The student went
professional chemists, biologists, facility presented samples of cluded the tour and the trip. on to say that the trip may have
and others employed in science. water which showed the students Senior Kevin Song chose been more worthwhile if it hadn’t
The trip began when the what the liquid looks like after go- not to go on the field trip. He ex- fallen during a week when so
students were let off the buses ing through each step. At first, the plained, “I didn’t go to the waste much work was being handed out
near the center of the facility. Ev- water appeared little clearer then management facility because in different classes.
ery single student was hit almost sewage, but its drinkability im- I felt that I already had a clear But regardless of students’
instantaneously with the most vi- proved as it progressed through and coherent understanding of personal opinions about the trip,
cious and disturbing scent known the various steps. garbage. I have watched many this reporter cannot deny that the
to man. According to students it After the information ses- documentaries on garbage and waste management facility is a
was a mixture of feces, spoiled sion the group was led on a tour waste alike through my Netflix vital part of the community which
food, dying animal carcasses, of the facilities. Sites visited in- account. I don’t think I would should be better understood.
and pure sewage. In caused kids cluded the settling tank area, the have benefited from the trip
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HHS Band to march in Hawaii
Alexandra Sanchez
Staff Writer
The Harrison High School Freshman Catherine Roc- ship destroyed during the Pearl event where donors sponsored
Marching Band will travel five chi had this to say about the Harbor attack. The band will de- flags to be placed on the lawn of
time zones and nearly 5,000 upcoming trip that she will take part from New York on December the High School.
miles next December to represent with more than 100 other band 2, and return on December 9. The director of the Har-
New York State at the Pearl Har- members, color guards and Charles Briem, the band’s rison High School band, Dr. Fred
bor Memorial parade in Honolulu, majorettes: “This is such a mean- co-director, said of the trip, “We Pasqua, is thrilled that the band
Hawaii on December 7, 2012. ingful thing to be a part of. I can’t are thrilled to have the opportu- has been asked to take part in the
Although the band has wait to represent New York State. nity to do this. The weeklong field parade. He is even more excited
never before been invited to It makes you feel very important. trip will include visits to numerous by the prospect of his students
Hawaii, the group has traveled Something as big as that makes historical sites, and Hawaii Uni- meeting the heroes involved in
numerous times to places like everything else seem like a little versity.” Briem went on to state Pearl Harbor and World War II.
Disney World, San Francisco, rehearsal.” that he hopes to set up a meeting “They’re fortunate at their
and (this year) Chicago. These The one-mile parade route between the Harrison students, young age that they’ll be able
trips typically include a judged will take the band, majorettes and and World War II veterans who to see them,” shared Pasqua.
performance or a competition, color guard along the coastline of attend the parade. He finished, “They’ll get a feel for history that
educational outings, and a col- Hawaii to the Waikiki Shell for an sharing, “This is an opportunity they can’t get through books.”
lege visit. When they are not evening concert. The Harrison many of our students will never The U.S. Department of
jetting off to far flung locations, High School band is one among have: to see this fiftieth state.” Veteran Affairs estimates that
the band represents the school at 15 top high school marching The Harrison Board of Ed- by 2021, there will only be about
parades and ceremonies. bands that have been selected ucation approved the trip, which 158,000 World War II veterans
This will be the first time to participate in the parade, will be paid for through donations, still alive. Over 16 million men
that a New York school par- which commemorates those who and fundraisers organized in the and women served in the U.S.
ticipates in the Pearl Harbor were lost during the 1941 attack months leading up to the trip. To Armed forces during World War II.
Memorial Parade. The parades on Pearl Harbor, and honors all cover some of the costs of this The opportunity to meet some of
committee first noticed Harrison United States war veterans. The expensive trip, band members these veterans will make the trip
after the band was recognized in 2012 parade will be especially plan to raise between $75,000 that much more special.
two articles in the National Asso- significant, as it will mark the and $100,000 through a variety of This reporter wishes the
ciation for Musical Education. The fiftieth anniversary of the USS events. The first of these have al- band the best of luck next year.
articles described the growth and Arizona memorial, which was ready occurred. On March 27, the We know you will make state of
success of the band program. dedicated in 1962 in honor of the band hosted a “Field of Honor” New York, incredibly proud!
Pasqua receives prestigious honor
Sarah Camillone Courtesy of Gary Morgen Photography
Staff Writer
Dr. Pasqua, the director of the Harrison High School band of work had to be done before
the Harrison High School Band, is has had many notable achieve- football season, and many thanks
the 2012 recipient of Take Note: ments and has participated in a are due to Dr. Pasqua.
The Berklee Award for Innova- variety of events and parades. But perhaps Dr. Pasqua’s
tive Teaching! According to the These events include march- greatest accomplishment is cre-
Harrison High School PTA, this ing down Main Street in Disney ating an environment that is
award is designed to “take note World, and participating in Stam- exceptionally welcoming. For
of music educators who have ford’s annual Balloon Parade. many students feeling unsure
contributed to the advancement This March, the band participated Pasqua conducts the band. about where they fit into the high
of music education and inspired in New York City’s famous St. hard work throughout the years school, band has been the perfect
their students to reach for their Patrick’s Day Parade. In April, is evident to all who know him, medium for meeting friends and
dreams. The recipient represents they competed in the Chicago particularly his students. getting involved.
the highest standards of teach- Heritage Festival. “Dr. Pasqua is very enthu- Freshman Alexis Shan-
ing and brings distinction to his Those uninvolved with siastic,” said freshman Catherine non shared, “When I walk into
institution.” Dr. Pasqua was first the Harrison band may assume Rocchi. “You can tell that he is band class, it’s like walking into
identified as a contender from a that “band season” ends once really invested in the band.” a family. I feel comfortable with
pool of many other teachers. He the football season does. In fact, This year, the band chose, my band ‘brothers and sisters.’
was then selected as the winner the band remains active all the “Bewitched” as the theme for My experience in band has been
of the award by a panel of experts way from band camp in August, their stadium show. The show amazing and inspirational.”
at Berklee College of Music. The to graduation in June. The band includes music from “West Side Without question, Dr.
panel cited Dr. Pasqua’s “demon- meets during ninth period and Story,” “Wicked,” and “The Wiz.” Pasqua is truly deserving of the
strated excellence, commitment, students attend weekly music During band camp in August, Take Note award. One hopes
and innovation in the teaching labs where they refine their skills. the band began learning the that the whole band will achieve
and development of contempo- Dr. Pasqua is a very im- show, memorizing notes and an equal level of recognition
rary music education at Harrison portant part of the band. The learning formations. Of course, with successes in Chicago and
High School” as reasons behind amount of preparation that goes Dr. Pasqua played a huge role beyond!
their choice. into organizing band events is far in instructing the students. A lot
Over the past few years, greater than one might think. His
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Wins galore in the Windy City!
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semble’s program included “Belle the auditorium by a cheering au- at it for hours!” rewarded bronze. Such recogni-
of Chicago,” “George Washington dience of instrumentalists. Junior Following the tour, the tion was extremely rewarding
Bridge,” and “Dixieland Jam.” The chorus member Mikie Sakanaka students returned to their hotel for the Harrison students. For
marching band marched around gushed, “I had an amazing time rooms to freshen up before head- some, the awards received by
a track while playing “Knock on singing our program for the ing out to the Chicago Heritage their performance groups repre-
Wood.” The jazz band performed judges. After working so hard
three big band tunes: “No Holds on those songs, it felt great to
Barred,” “Quintessence,” and perform them in competition. I
“Land of Make Believe.” The like ‘Omnia Sol’ the best of the
percussion ensemble played three – it’s such a pretty melody!”
“Shakafunk,” “Get on Your Feet,” Following their performance, the
songs from “The Legend of chorus members swapped their
Zelda,” and various street beats. concert attire for street clothes,
The orchestra performed “Peer and made their way with the rest
Gynt Suite No. 1 Opus 46,” “Tran- of the Harrison group to the John
sylvanian Tango,” and “When the G. Shedd Aquarium. Billed as
Summer Comes.” The majorettes Chicago’s number one cultural
and the color guard completed attraction, the aquarium provided
routines which showcased their the students with plenty to amuse
technical skills, and cohesive- themselves with. Senior percus-
The chorus, in action! Courtesy of Sarah Curtis
ness. Senior Jacob Seidman, sionist Matt Dire shared, “My fa-
who competed with the marching vorite part was the beluga whale Festival awards ceremony. This sented the culmination of years
band, the wind ensemble, the exhibit.” Next on the agenda was was not your typical white table- of hard work. Senior drum major
jazz band, and the percussion en- a three-hour bus tour. Guides cloth affair. For whatever reason, and trumpet player Rachel Oest-
semble, had this to say about the stationed at the front of the buses it was held at a Medieval Times. reicher reflected, “I couldn’t have
experience as a whole: asked for a better
“It was a little exhausting senior trip. I am so
performing with so many proud of every single
groups, but I tried to do my person who contrib-
best. My favorite part was uted to our success
probably playing ‘George at the Chicago Heri-
Washington Bridge’ with tage Festival. I think
the wind ensemble. It’s anyone who saw us
a really tricky piece, with perform would agree
a lot of dissonance, but I that we are a force to
think we pulled it off.” be reckoned with!”
The third day of The marching band prepares to compete. Courtesy of Madison Pollack
Alarm clocks
the trip began with the sounded early the fol-
choral competition. From another filled the Harrison students in on Prior to the announcement of lowing morning. Band members,
Chicago-area high school, the the history surrounding Chicago’s awards, the Harrison group was chorus members, majorettes
chorus performed “Beautiful City,” most famous monuments. Most treated to a jousting tournament, alike zipped their duffels, wolfed
“Omnia Sol,” and “For the Beauty students were in agreement and a silverware-free dinner. “I down breakfast, and, Pillow Pets
that the high- don’t know why the ceremony in hand, piled onto the buses.
light of the tour was hosted by Medieval Times,” Over the course of the drive
was viewing said freshman chorus member (which clocked in at a whop-
“Cloud Gate,” Rachel Stagg, “But I definitely ping eighteen hours), students
an enormous enjoyed being there! The show shared memories of their time
sculpture lo - was a little corny, but really fun.” in Chicago, and offered thanks
cated in Millen- The show clocked in at approxi- to the parents and faculty (Dr.
nium Park. The mately two hours. Then, came Pasqua, Ms. Fusco, Mr. Briem,
reflective sur- the moment the students had Ms. Mackey, Coach Parise, and
face of “Cloud all been waiting for: the meting Coach McNamara) who made the
Gate” (known to out of accolades. Each award trip possible. The anecdotes var-
locals as “The announcement was preceded by ied, but all supported a general
Bean”) creates the sounding of bugles. When all consensus that the Chicago trip
fascinating vi- was said and done, the Harrison had been a resounding success.
sual illusions. High School music department Sophomore chorus member
Senior drum had amassed a cache of shim- Laura Noejovich summed it up
m a j o r, f l u t - mering placards. The marching well: “It was amazing to experi-
ist and chorus band, the percussion ensemble, ence all the city of Chicago had
All smiles at Navy Pier! Courtesy of Sarah Curtis member Jenna the chorus, the majorettes, and to offer, and show off our skills
of the Earth.” Theirs was the only Clemens declared, “Visiting ‘The the color guard each earned as a group. We definitely gave
competition of the day, but the Bean’ was definitely my favorite silver awards. The jazz band it our all!”
chorus students were joined in part of the tour. I could’ve stared and the wind ensemble were
Husky Herald - Page 7
Cheerleading scholarship
for Captain Suozzo
Nicole Golino
Staff Writer
Christie Suozzo has to grant her. dinner, many varsity cheerlead- of the ladies who had once been
worked long and hard during After weeks went by, Chris- ers attended, not only to support judging her, and took a picture
this, her senior year, not only tie received the desired call and their title as a Section One large with the rest of the hard working
on her schoolwork, but also on was informed that she had indeed varsity champ, but also to cheer cheerleaders.
co-running a very successful Christie on “This is a great achieve-
cheerleading team. Of course for achiev- ment for Christie,” says sopho-
there were some challenges ing some- more Alex DelTufo. “I always
along the way, but she man- thing so knew she had it in her to get into
aged to overcome them with a wonderful. a great college and now that she
smile. Not only has she made The schol- has won an opportunity for a
it into what she refers to as her arships scholarship, I am just doubly as
‘dream school,’ the Fashion were di- proud for her!”
Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), vided into “Christie is an all around
but she has been awarded three cate- amazing girl, and I think she is
a $2,000 Cheer Scholarship gories. The going to do great in college and
from the Liberty Team As- first cat- have a many fun experiences,”
sociation. egory was says junior Katie Fanelli. “I know
The process of acquir- those being they do not give scholarships out
ing the scholarship some might awarded to everyone, but it is fair to say
say was a little nerve-wracking, $750. The that Christie definitely deserved
but Christie worked hard for second cat- one after all of her hard work
a long time, making herself a egory was and effort.”
very eligible candidate. After Courtesy of Christie Suozzo t h e p e o - “I know she has worked
all, she had devoted four years ple being really hard for the scholarship,”
of her life to eating, sleeping, and won a scholarship from the Lib- awarded a $1,000 scholarship. says senior Allie Fuller, “and I
breathing cheer, so she was a erty Team to be applied toward As soon as those names were can’t think of one person who
perfect applicant for this type of any college she chose to attend. finished being called, Christie deserves it more. Everyone is so
scholarship. She first had to sign Although she now knew she won, was surprised and very happy. happy for her!”
up and send in a short essay to she remained unsure as to the She could not believe that she Now that Christie has
the Liberty Team board granting amount of the scholarship. The was one of the two who were strived for and achieved every-
the scholarship. If they liked this, awards given ranged from $750 given a scholarship for $2,000. thing that she had wanted, she is
then later she would appear in to $2,000. Christie was then in- She was relieved that all her trying to have a great time enjoy-
front of a large group of people, vited to the annual Liberty Team hard work had really paid off. ing the rest of her senior year with
who would consequently decide dinner, where the awards were Christie’s name was called for all her friends and family.
if she was eligible, and how being announced. the $2,000 scholarship and she
much money they were willing On the night of the Liberty went up, shook hands with many
Seidman is “Triple Threat”
Izzy Sheck
News Editor
Harrison High School’s possibly the most prestigious title world. Finally, Jacob has excelled
very own Jacob Seidman has of all: “The Triple Threat.” Jacob, in science research, as he was
earned a well deserved spot on who will be attending Harvard accepted into the Rockefeller
the list of “20 Westchester Teens University in the fall, stands out University Science Research
to Watch” by Samantha Kantor for his efforts on the Varsity Track program. Despite Jacob’s many
and Katie O’Donnell. The ‘West- Team, and for his achievements successes, he is known for being
chester Teens to Watch’ feature in both music and science re- an incredibly modest and genuine
was published in Westchester search. Jacob’s interest in music person, who is a role model for
Magazine in March, and praised landed him the Maestro Award for underclassmen at school. Any-
high school students from all Best Jazz Soloist at the Heritage one who knows Jacob would say
over Westchester County for their Music Festival in Atlanta. On the that his place on ‘Westchester
tremendous achievements. One track, Jacob continues to work to Teens to Watch’ is most fitting,
interesting aspect of the article beat his own record in pole vault. based on his achievements in
is that each student was given a Jacob recently competed at Penn three different fields.
different title based on their spe- Relays against 22,000 entrants
cialty skills. Jacob was awarded from over 60 nations around the Courtesy of Westchester Magazine
Husky Herald - Page 8Junior Class Auction proves cash cow
Amy Carton
Managing Editor
Come one, come all! On tion. During this first hour of the The most anticipated ue. One by one the prizes were
Monday, April 16, the Junior event, parents, students, teach- part of the evening was the live auctioned off, and finally four
Class hosted the annual Junior ers, and community members auction. Live auctions are in- remained: the esteemed parking
Class Auction. The event took alike browsed the prize-covered famous for fostering cut-throat spots. In past years these spots
place over the course of two tables, seeking out items of in- competition and placing intense had gone for hundreds of dol-
hours in the high school cafete- terest. When these pressure on bidders to increase lars, catching the eyes of many
ria and all profits went directly to- desirable items were their offers, and this year’s Ju- envious underclassmen. These
ward the Junior Class in prepa- found, attendees nior Auction did not fall short. four spots are not just any spots
ration for their senior prom. wrote their bid Led by an enthusiastic -- they are the parking spots of
The evening was planned number and their Mr. Mastrota, the Dr. Ruck, Mr. Mastrota, Mr. Elder
and run by the Junior Class Stu- starting value on live auction be- and Dr. Miller, respectively. Even
dent Government, who worked the correspond- gan with items left more enviable is the location of
for months advertising, receiving ing sheet. With the over from the silent these spots. Situated in their
donations, purchasing decora- writing of this two to three auction. Once these own small lot, the parking spots
tions, and planning an entertain- digit value, the competition be- items were sold, Mr. are literally steps away from the
ing night for all. The cafeteria gan! While some accepted the Mastrota moved on to school’s entrance. Talk about
was transformed into gallery fact that their offer had been the big ticket items, which in- special treatment and bragging
fashion as tables covered with outbid, others fought until the cluded priceless experiences, rights! Congratulations to the
husky-colored decorations and last minute of the silent portion themed baskets, and the most four lucky students who now
silent auction prizes lined the pe- of the auction. Some parents sought after item: four VIP park- own the privilege of parking on
rimeter of the room. Appetizers, even hovered over their desired ing passes for underclassmen campus for the month of May!
desserts and refreshments were items, watching for potential to park on campus for a month. Overall, the auction was
scattered throughout the middle threats that stood between them The competition got heated very a huge success, bringing in
of the cafeteria, allowing com- and their prize. As the first hour quickly, as parents, and even over $9,000, and helping the
munity members to walk freely of the evening came to a close, Ms. Hoover’s fiancé, battled one Junior Class in their efforts to
and talk to friends without dis- bidders frantically scribbled their another in an intense bidding raise money for the senior prom!
turbing the determined bidders. final bids in hopes of securing war. There was even a phone- Thanks to the families and fac-
Upon entering the event, at- victory. Bid sheets were then bidder who called in to place ulty members that donated items
tendees were given a brochure collected and calculated, and her bid on a particular item! As a to the event, as well as the cus-
with descriptions of each prize, the silent auction was over. result of Mr. Mastrota’s convinc- todial staff who helped decorate
as well an individual bid number. Winners of each item were an- ingly authoritative tone of voice and set up. Lastly, thanks to Ms.
With each bid number distrib- nounced, and vouchers to claim and intense pressure, almost Hoover, Ms. Columbus, and the
uted, the auction was underway! prizes at evening’s end were every item was sold at a higher HHS administration for their help
First came the silent auc- distributed. price than its listed starting val- and support with the auction.
Who’s got #HarrisonProblems?
Sarah Mazza
Staff Writer
Do you have Harrison followers of @HarrisonProbs are “I assume it is a senior,” “When everyone was talking
Problems? Do you hate Harrison, people who have graduated from said Harrison High School fresh- about it, I decided to get an ac-
love Harrison, or just have an Harrison High School, or just live man Emily Giorgi. “The seniors count. I don’t follow anyone else
opinion about your hometown? in Harrison. have been in the school the but @HarrisonProbs!”
Well if you do, then you’re in luck, The account addresses longest and know the most about Sophomore Breana Coash
because the latest sensation to the unique issues that people the school. They also know the had this to say about @Harrison-
hit Twitter is an account called who live in Harrison encounter on most about the teachers, and Probs: “Two words. Funny and
@HarrisonProbs. The account, a daily basis. For example: “Line know things about going out for true. Every lunch period I look to
which was created by an anony- at the bagel store #Harrison- lunch that underclassmen would see what they tweeted about!”
mous Harrison High School stu- probs.” Issues particular to the not have any clue about. “ “Harrison Problems can lit-
dent, began releasing tweets on high school are also broached. “The tweets that Harrison erally get you out of a bad mood,”
February 8, and has been dishing Photo editor of the Husky Herald Problems posts are actually exclaimed sophomore Paige
them out ever since. Christie Suozzo (known on Twit- hysterical,” said freshman Emily Brabant. “My basketball team and
Unsurprisingly, it did not ter as @haychristaay) recently Coash. “ Whoever tweets them I read them on the bus going to
take long for @HarrisonProbs tweeted, “Wait, pickleball is a legit really speaks the truth all the time games and the person who writes
to become popular among Har- thing? @HarrisonProbs.” and makes people laugh. I give the tweets really knows how to
rison High School students. The When the account first the creator of @HarrisonProbs get a laugh out of someone.”
account gained many followers in appeared, it was the talk of the major props for making the ac- As of April 25, @Harrison-
a short amount of time. Retweets school for a week straight. The count.” Probs has amassed 437 follow-
are frequent, as are hashtags only problem was, nobody knew “One of the main reasons ers. Not so much, compared to
referencing the account. And cur- who the account belonged to. To why I have a Twitter is because I Ashton Kustcher or Taylor Swift,
rent Huskies aren’t the only ones this day, the student behind @ enjoy reading @HarrisonProbs,” but far more than most accounts!
getting in on the action. Many HarrisonProbs is a mystery. shared sophomore Eli Barich.
Husky Herald - Page 9Rajan Mehra brings civics to HHS
Peri Mendelsohn
Staff Writer
If you have a passion, it’s Port Chester Boy Scout troops. are the world’s future.
important to spread knowledge When taken into a group, The kids really interact
and ideas of that passion to oth- Rajan immerses himself among well with Rajan and enjoy the
ers. This is the case for junior the kids and forms a group dis- workshop. Rajan recalls one
Rajan Mehra, who seeks to teach cussion where he encourages student walking up to him at the Civics wiz, Rajan Mehra.
younger children between the participation and tries to engage end workshop, telling him that Courtesy of Christie Suozzo
ages of 9 and 13 about the rights all of the students. He usually the class had really made him ten years, the government has
they have as citizens and the starts off the discussion with a think about things differently. He become dysfunctional,” Rajan
importance of involvement in the simple question, such as, “Who had not previously kept up with states. “This is because much
community. Rajan has always can define ‘Rights?’” politics or been involved in the of the population does not make
had a good deal of interest in The students can openly community, but Rajan’s ideas informed choices about who they
politics; spreading this knowledge share their opinions and ideas certainly reached him. elect in office. There is apathy in
to others has only enhanced his with Rajan and Rajan prepares Rajan claims that the ex- the political process and by get-
understanding and value of the material about the current gov- perience has made an even ting rid of this apathy, the kids
subject area. ernmental system. In addition, bigger impact upon him. He can be aware of their rights and
Rajan started advertising Rajan informs the students about really enjoys teaching these kids make the right decisions about
his idea about a Civics Class their roles as citizens in the com- about human rights because first, who they’re electing to lead this
this past September to local munity, and on a larger scale, in it helps him to connect with kids country.”
schools, communities, and clubs. the world. By telling kids which that he normally would not get Rather than being content
Recently, Rajan has visited the rights are accessible to them the chance to interact with, and to merely complain about this,
Carver Centers in both Norwalk, and how to exercise their basic second, he is helping the future of Rajan’s strong beliefs about politi-
Connecticut, and Port Chester, liberties appropriately, he hopes this country by doing something cal dysfunction has motivated him
the Boys and Girls Clubs of Stam- to increase involvement and have he actually enjoys. to create a program that allows
ford and Mount Kisco, The Dom a more educated voting basis- “This workshop is impor- students to engage in discussion
Bosco Center, and the Rye and because the cliché is true: kids tant to me because over the last about these riveting topics.
Lisa Marie’s serves up Italian ices
Sarah Mazza
Staff Writer
Do you love eating ice “I don’t know how to de- on the Harrison Patch voted Lisa
cream on a hot summer’s day? scribe Lisa Marie’s ices. I can’t tell Marie’s as having the best milk
What about cooling off with a if they taste more like ice cream shakes in Westchester County,
refreshing Italian ice? If you or Italian ice, but they are different beating out Carvel of Harrison,
answered yes to either of these from anything I’ve tasted before,” Longford’s of Rye, and Rita’s of
Courtesy of Christie Suozzo
questions, then you’re in luck, said longtime downtown resident Larchmont. “Even though I live in Pur-
because Harrison has a new and Harrison High School fres- “Even though Lisa Marie’s chase, my sisters and I will come
shop in town called Lisa Marie’s man Emily Giorgi. “I love having has only been around for a couple up just to have Lisa Marie’s ices,”
Ice Shop. Lisa Marie’s features Lisa Marie’s in town because it’s of months, I have gone with exclaimed Paige Brabant. The
20 different flavors that include so close by, and accessable.” my family and friends at least ices are excellent and very dif-
traditional lemon, blue raspberry, The owner of Lisa Marie’s, seven times,” said freshman Kat ferent from Rita’s water ice and
and cherry. The shop is located at Lisa Giullano (the mother of LMK Ensign. “The ices are so refresh- even Carvel. My favorite flavor
240 Halsted Avenue, smack dab Italian teacher Ms. Giullano) has ing. It’s nice to know that I have ice is the peanut butter and jelly
in the middle of town. always dreamed of owning her something other than Carvel or because it’s so rich and creamy.
In addition to Italian ices, own business. Now, her dream Casa gelato to eat when I want Since I am lactose intolerant,
Lisa Marie’s serves up cold bev- is finally being realized. She is something cold.” I like that most of the ices are
erages, candy, cupcakes, and proud of her accomplishments, “The flavors are so cool,” dairy free.”
specialty treats like cake pops. but is even more proud of the said downtown resident and People in town seem to
However, ices are its specialty. fact that hers is the only Italian ice sophomore Nicole Ferrara. “Ev- love Lisa Marie’s, and come
What sets Lisa Marie’s apart from shop in all of Westchester. She ery time I go to Lisa Marie’s I like summer time it will become
all other ice shops is its nontra- handpicked each of the twenty to try a new flavor because she even more popular. To help at-
ditional flavors. Sure Lisa Marie’s flavors offered in the hopes that always has new flavors available. tract summer crowds, Giullano
has the fruity flavors to satisfy all of her customers will leave with I’m starting like it better than plans to set up chairs and tables
more traditional customers, but a smile on their face, and return Carvel because it’s closer to walk outside. So come on down and
some of their offerings are way for more! to and the ices are just so much enjoy one of the many treats Lisa
outside of the box. Unique flavors Though Lisa Marie’s has better than the ice cream. I can Marie’s has to offer!
offered at Lisa Marie’s include only been open since January already tell I will be spending a lot
cannoli, peanut butter and jelly, of this year, the tiny shop has
m&m, and orange cream. already won many fans. A survey of time there in the summer time.”
Husky Herald - Page 10Take a stand against bullying
Clarissa Karantzis
Staff Writer
Over 13 million American Bully brings to the big as to bring a handgun to school. Justin Bieber wrote “Born to Be
students will be bullied this year. screen what every parent fears Kirk and Laura Smalley Somebody” for Bully and it is the
This number won’t change unless for their children, what students started an anti-bullying organiza- background music for the trailer.
we start doing something about it. fear could happen to them, and tion, called “Stand for the Silent,” After Katy Butler, a victim of bully-
Bullying is a worldwide problem what no one wants to believe after their son committed suicide. ing, started a petition on Change.
that has become too common, is true. It depicts the torture, David and Tina Long try to hold org, the MPAA finally changed the
and not only is it a terrible thing torment, and agony that these the school responsible for what rating to PG-13 for “Intense the-
that no one should have to go students, along with many others, happened to their son, and for matic material, disturbing content
through, but it can cause seri- have to suffer through. The movie doing nothing about it. and some strong language – all
ous harm and damage to those contains heartbreaking scenes Harrison High School’s involving kids.” The movie can
who have to endure it. On March in which these innocent kids are “Friends of Rachel” club went to now be seen in select theaters.
30, 2012, a movie was released being punched and kicked by see Bully. There are many different
aimed at bringing awareness to their tormentors, and no one does “It really opens your eyes,” types of bullying, including verbal,
students, teachers, and families, anything about it. For Alex, it all says sophomore Sarah Greer. social, physical, and cyberbully-
and to try and make a difference. begins on the school bus. “It’s about five kids from five dif- ing. There are none of these that
Bully is a movie that follows “They punch me in the jaw, ferent states and what they had are worse than the others, and
the life of five kids who were bul- strangle me, they knock things out to endure. Two of them aren’t none less painful. Often times,
lied in school and had to suffer of my hand, take things from me, even alive anymore, because they students realize that one of their
everyday from the comments and sit on me. They push me so far committed suicide. Everybody classmates is being bullied, but
threats of other students. The five that I want to become the bully,” should see it.” they either ignore it or don’t know
students featured are Alex Libby he says. When talking to his mom There has been much con- what to do about it. However,
(age 12), a middle school student about him being bullied, he con- troversy over the film’s rating. this is a problem that can’t be
who only wants to fit in, Kelby tinues, “I’m starting to think I don’t It was originally rated R for lan- ignored. The victim may act like
Johnson (age 16), who has been feel anything anymore.” guage, as there are frequent uses nothing is wrong to try and avoid
bullied by students and teachers For Kelby, it’s not only stu- of the f-word. Unfortunately, this any conflicts or problems. The
ever since she came out as a dents that bully her, but teachers meant that no one under the age parents of Alex (in the movie) said
lesbian, and Ja’Meya Jackson as well. She talks about how, of 17 could watch the film without that they had no idea of what was
(14 years old), who was bullied when they call for attendance, parental guidance. Teens are the happening to him, because Alex
every day on the bus and now they call “boys,” “girls,” and then target audience though, since would say that the kids were just
faces charges after she came to “Kelby” separately. Six guys once they are the ones who go through “messing with him.”
school with a handgun to scare hit her with a car, and she tried bullying and watch it happen in If you know someone is
off the bullies. The other two committing suicide three times. school. If the movie were rated R, being bullied and that something
students featured, Tyler Long and Ja’Meya endures bullying it wouldn’t be allowed to be shown is wrong, please say something
Ty Smalley, committed suicide on the bus as well, saying, “It feels in schools. Therefore, producers about it. Don’t just assume that
because of what they had to go like everybody just turned against tried to get the rating changed. the problem will go away on its
through every day. The movie me. Nine or ten of ‘em just calling Recently, The Hunger Games has own. Stand up for the person be-
follows their families and what me stupid, and dumb, and they also been released, and people ing bullied, because just having
they’ve had to go through after started throwing things at me.” argued that the movie had kids someone say you’ll be there for
losing their children. This is what pushed her so far killing each other, yet the movie them could possibly save a life.
r e c e i ve d a That is something that, unfortu-
PG-13 rating. nately, Tyler and Ty didn’t have.
Bully then A bully, by definition, is “a
was released blustering, quarrelsome, over-
as an unrat- bearing person who habitually
ed film. The badgers and intimidates smaller
rating c on - or weaker people.” Imagine hav-
troversy hit ing to go through that every day at
a high when school, knowing that it’s going to
celebrities happen, and that you can’t avoid
like Zooey it. Imagine knowing that others
Desc hanel, may know, but won’t stick up for
Katy Perr y, you. Imagine feeling like no one is
J o h n n y there to help you, and that you’re
Depp, Demi suffering through this alone. It’s a
Lovato, Mer- terrible and horrific thing that no
yl Streep and one should have to endure. And
many more that’s the message this powerful
bande d to - movie is trying to say to its audi-
gether on ence, that such bullying is not
Twitter to get okay, that it needs to stop, and that
the restric - only we can make this happen.
Courtesy of The Bully Project.com t i ve R r a t - It’s time to take a stand against
ing removed. bullying forevermore.
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