by Chelsie Darrow
Though many may hate school now that we are in higher grades, we can probably look back on our first day of kindergarten and reminisce. You keep those memories with you well beyond your high school years. This year’s kindergarten roundup was not as highly attended as superintendent and elementary principal Mr. Shaw expected, with only 24 kids showing up. He hopes to have a least fifteen more student to sign up before the school year start again next year.
The desired number is based on how many students are leaving in the senior class, compared to the amount of students coming in. This year we have 49 seniors leaving Pittsford and so far we only have 24 kindergarteners signed up for next year.
Kindergarten roundup is a chance for the children and parents excited for their first year of school. It also is to show them around the school and what type of things that they will be doing here a school. Most parents are very curious about what their children are doing here at school during the day and this gives them the chance to see what goes on and what their child will be doing every once they begin kindergarten.
The test that the kindergarteners take is called the ABC Inventory; it tests the student on how to define shapes, colors, numbers and the alphabet. It also tests common knowledge, asking questions such as, “What season do the leaves fall off of the trees?” nd “What season does the snow fall?” The children also received a hearing, vision and speech screening. These tests informed the parents of the possibility that their child has impairment. Also the parents could go and get their children checked out because they know well before the school year that their child had and impairment and hopefully get it fixed so their child can learn to their full potential.
All the children who showed up on the two days of kindergarten roundup received a free backpack. The backpack contained many of the supplies that the children might need for their first year of school. The supplies also will help the children learn some of the necessary skills that they will learn the following year. Most of the students are about 55 months old, so on the ABC Inventory, teachers are hoping that they will get a 55-month score or better.
The average amount of students that sign up during the summer is five to seven. We need at least fifteen or risk falling short of the goal, which would mean a lot less money for the school due to lower school enrollment than budgeted for. All the other school districts are about average or a tiny bit over in their kindergarten population. So we are hoping that there are some kids at home that just haven’t had the chance to sign up yet. We have advertised many places including the radio, newspaper and Pittsford’s Contact newsletter. Hopefully we can find fifteen more students to join us next year so we can be satisfied with our student numbers.
“The kindergarteners this year were very up-to-level academically and socially,” explained Mr. Shaw. All of the students sat politely waiting for their turn on all of the tests. None of the children cried this year; usually many of the children do because it’s their first time being left without a parent or a family member.
Overall it looks to be an awesome kindergarten class with a very promising future. The numbers are bit lower than what we would like to see, but hopefully they will improve as the summer progresses.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Baseball team wins both sides of Waldron double-header
by Justin Fish
The Pittsford Wildcat baseball team won both games against the Spartans Tuesday in a make-up from earlier in the season.
The Cats’ took game one by a score of 4-2. Junior Seth Weber (2-1) would take the win Tuesday with 7 strikeouts and no walks. Senior Clark Pelham went 2-3 running out a double and driving in a run. Also, senior Zach Vanlerberg would go 1-2 with 2 RBI. Junior Weber would continue his hot streak from the mound and go 2-2 at the plate also bringing in a RBI.
Wildcats also took game two by a score of 8-4. Winning pitcher junior Cody Krasny (2-1) had 3 Ks. The leading hitters of game two were junior Tyler Wilson, seniors Pelham, Chase Weber, and Adam Anspaugh. Wilson would go 2-3 while Weber would go 4-5, gutting out a double and adding a RBI. Pelham went 1-3 with 3 RBI, and Anspaugh went 2-4. “[I thought our pitching] was consistent and we threw a lot of strikes, and that’s what you have to do in a high school baseball game,” commented Krasny.
The Pittsford Wildcat baseball team won both games against the Spartans Tuesday in a make-up from earlier in the season.
The Cats’ took game one by a score of 4-2. Junior Seth Weber (2-1) would take the win Tuesday with 7 strikeouts and no walks. Senior Clark Pelham went 2-3 running out a double and driving in a run. Also, senior Zach Vanlerberg would go 1-2 with 2 RBI. Junior Weber would continue his hot streak from the mound and go 2-2 at the plate also bringing in a RBI.
Wildcats also took game two by a score of 8-4. Winning pitcher junior Cody Krasny (2-1) had 3 Ks. The leading hitters of game two were junior Tyler Wilson, seniors Pelham, Chase Weber, and Adam Anspaugh. Wilson would go 2-3 while Weber would go 4-5, gutting out a double and adding a RBI. Pelham went 1-3 with 3 RBI, and Anspaugh went 2-4. “[I thought our pitching] was consistent and we threw a lot of strikes, and that’s what you have to do in a high school baseball game,” commented Krasny.
Boys track team blows past Panthers
by William Belson
After the two-point loss to Colon last week, Pittsford rebounded strongly with an 82-51 beatdown of Climax-Scotts.
The boys worked hard in this meet, and it paid off with some very good performances. Junior Garet Lee won the high jump (5’08.00”) and the 110m hurdles (17.00), senior Ben Wines took first in shot put (42’07.00”) and in the disc (128’11.00”), junior Kurtis Brackman won the pole vault (12’00.00”), the 3200m relay team took first (9:00.00), Luke Irwin placed first in the 1600m run (5:16.20), junior Bradley Beach won the 400m dash (56.10), freshman Blake Toner took the 300m hurdles (45.10), sophomore Brent Smith won the 800m run (2:11.00) and the 3200m run (10:57.00), and the mile relay team took first (3:46.00).
Brackman put forth a great effort, which helped him get 12’ in the pole vault against Climax . “The work I had put in to practice last week (paid off),” said Kurtis. “And I got a new pole which is really good; it helped me get up there. Hopefully I can get 12’06.00,” said Brackman.
After the two-point loss to Colon last week, Pittsford rebounded strongly with an 82-51 beatdown of Climax-Scotts.
The boys worked hard in this meet, and it paid off with some very good performances. Junior Garet Lee won the high jump (5’08.00”) and the 110m hurdles (17.00), senior Ben Wines took first in shot put (42’07.00”) and in the disc (128’11.00”), junior Kurtis Brackman won the pole vault (12’00.00”), the 3200m relay team took first (9:00.00), Luke Irwin placed first in the 1600m run (5:16.20), junior Bradley Beach won the 400m dash (56.10), freshman Blake Toner took the 300m hurdles (45.10), sophomore Brent Smith won the 800m run (2:11.00) and the 3200m run (10:57.00), and the mile relay team took first (3:46.00).
Brackman put forth a great effort, which helped him get 12’ in the pole vault against Climax . “The work I had put in to practice last week (paid off),” said Kurtis. “And I got a new pole which is really good; it helped me get up there. Hopefully I can get 12’06.00,” said Brackman.
Golfers struggling to find their stroke
by Dillon Cooper
It is April and that means that golf is back in swing. The freshly cut grass fills the air and creates an aroma like none other. Talented student-athletes all have one goal and that is to put a small, little spherical white ball inside the cup in as few shots as possible and hope to improve each and every time they set out onto that course.
The Pittsford Wildcats, up to this point, have played in three invitationals and have struggled. The ‘Cat’s first major feat was played on April 13 at Riverside, where the Battle Creek St. Philip Fighting Tigers call home. The ‘Cats found themselves on the low end of the totem pole as they finished with a hefty 227 (as a team) as junior Zach Broughman lead the way finishing with a 54. “So far I have started off pretty slow but I worked really hard last week and this week should be better,” expressed Broughman.
The second invitational produced 5th place finish, as P-ford put a beat-down on Belleview, but rival Climax-Scotts was able to take home the gold in the event. Once again, Broughman was able to steer the team in the direction of success finishing with a 46.
In the last contest the Wildcats would be taking on Jonesville in a dual showdown. Needless to say Pittsford fell short, losing by a final tally of 28 strokes, and dropping another grim point in the loss column now bringing it to a double digit mark (1-10). Nevertheless Broughman lead the team, this time scoring a 48.
It is April and that means that golf is back in swing. The freshly cut grass fills the air and creates an aroma like none other. Talented student-athletes all have one goal and that is to put a small, little spherical white ball inside the cup in as few shots as possible and hope to improve each and every time they set out onto that course.
The Pittsford Wildcats, up to this point, have played in three invitationals and have struggled. The ‘Cat’s first major feat was played on April 13 at Riverside, where the Battle Creek St. Philip Fighting Tigers call home. The ‘Cats found themselves on the low end of the totem pole as they finished with a hefty 227 (as a team) as junior Zach Broughman lead the way finishing with a 54. “So far I have started off pretty slow but I worked really hard last week and this week should be better,” expressed Broughman.
The second invitational produced 5th place finish, as P-ford put a beat-down on Belleview, but rival Climax-Scotts was able to take home the gold in the event. Once again, Broughman was able to steer the team in the direction of success finishing with a 46.
In the last contest the Wildcats would be taking on Jonesville in a dual showdown. Needless to say Pittsford fell short, losing by a final tally of 28 strokes, and dropping another grim point in the loss column now bringing it to a double digit mark (1-10). Nevertheless Broughman lead the team, this time scoring a 48.
Lions on the pathway towards success thanks to young draft prospects
by Dillon Cooper
The 2008 NFL season was a memorable one, for the 0-16 Detroit Lions. Nevertheless, Lion’s fans want the whole nation to forget what had just happened only four months prior to today. Fans are looking forward, and the only way to go is up. With the Lions at rock bottom, a complete reload was to be in order. Changing the team’s logo and uniforms was a start for the team that has called Detroit home since 1930. But probably the most important piece of the puzzle for the Lions was that they had the number one pick in the 2009 NFL draft!
Now that the Bobby Layne curse has been lifted upon the ill-talented Lions, and fittingly after fifty years the last year would be the team’s worst record in franchise history, the organization couldn’t be happier with three of the first 33 possible picks, and five of the first 82; needless to say the odds were stacked favoring Detroit. With many talks circulating and rumors taking life about who would go where and who could slip and what-not, all was put to a halt last Friday as the Lions signed a young quarterback out of Georgia by the name of Matthew Stafford to be the first pick in the draft. His contract gave him more guaranteed money than anyone in the history of the game, $41.7 million. The exact amount isn’t quite sure but he could make as much as $78 million in six years, thus (hopefully) ending the search for a impact QB that Detroit has been long waiting for
The Lions followed up the Stafford pick by drafting in many positions of need, including two tight ends (Brandon Pettigrew from Oklahoma State in the first round, and Dan Gronkowski from Maryland in the 7th). The Lions also picked up a local boy in Western Michigan safety Louis Delmas, and a Midwestern star from Penn State in WR/KR Derrick Williams. Others that were drafted by the Detroit Lions include Deandre Levy a 6’2’’ 236 pound outside linebacker from cheese country (Wisconsin), hoping to turn him into a middle linebacker; Sammie Hill a defensive tackle from tiny Stillwater University, who was picked up in the fourth round; Aaron Brown, a talented running back from TCU; Lydon Murtha, a Cornhusker from Nebraska who plays tackle; and a California boy, Zack Follett, who is a skilled outside linebacker.
All-in-all the Lions look like a team on the rise. I am not predicting a playoff berth or a division championship in the notoriously weak NFC North, but there is always a chance and there is always a chance for the Lions to defend their crown and have the number one pick in the 2010 NFL draft. But let’s hope that déjà vu doesn’t take its toll on the young, new Detroit Lions!
The 2008 NFL season was a memorable one, for the 0-16 Detroit Lions. Nevertheless, Lion’s fans want the whole nation to forget what had just happened only four months prior to today. Fans are looking forward, and the only way to go is up. With the Lions at rock bottom, a complete reload was to be in order. Changing the team’s logo and uniforms was a start for the team that has called Detroit home since 1930. But probably the most important piece of the puzzle for the Lions was that they had the number one pick in the 2009 NFL draft!
Now that the Bobby Layne curse has been lifted upon the ill-talented Lions, and fittingly after fifty years the last year would be the team’s worst record in franchise history, the organization couldn’t be happier with three of the first 33 possible picks, and five of the first 82; needless to say the odds were stacked favoring Detroit. With many talks circulating and rumors taking life about who would go where and who could slip and what-not, all was put to a halt last Friday as the Lions signed a young quarterback out of Georgia by the name of Matthew Stafford to be the first pick in the draft. His contract gave him more guaranteed money than anyone in the history of the game, $41.7 million. The exact amount isn’t quite sure but he could make as much as $78 million in six years, thus (hopefully) ending the search for a impact QB that Detroit has been long waiting for
The Lions followed up the Stafford pick by drafting in many positions of need, including two tight ends (Brandon Pettigrew from Oklahoma State in the first round, and Dan Gronkowski from Maryland in the 7th). The Lions also picked up a local boy in Western Michigan safety Louis Delmas, and a Midwestern star from Penn State in WR/KR Derrick Williams. Others that were drafted by the Detroit Lions include Deandre Levy a 6’2’’ 236 pound outside linebacker from cheese country (Wisconsin), hoping to turn him into a middle linebacker; Sammie Hill a defensive tackle from tiny Stillwater University, who was picked up in the fourth round; Aaron Brown, a talented running back from TCU; Lydon Murtha, a Cornhusker from Nebraska who plays tackle; and a California boy, Zack Follett, who is a skilled outside linebacker.
All-in-all the Lions look like a team on the rise. I am not predicting a playoff berth or a division championship in the notoriously weak NFC North, but there is always a chance and there is always a chance for the Lions to defend their crown and have the number one pick in the 2010 NFL draft. But let’s hope that déjà vu doesn’t take its toll on the young, new Detroit Lions!
Happily Ever After
by Carley Bruner
On April 25, the Pittsford High School prom was held at Savarino’s in Hillsdale. Junior class advisor Mr. Spitler and the junior class did a great job scheduling and running the event. The cost of this prom was $20 per person and had a pretty good turnout. “The turnout is usually around 100 people, and it has been that way for the past 5 years. This year was about the same amount,” commented junior class advisor Mr. Spitler.
The theme this
year for prom was “Happily Ever After.” There were quite a few people that actually liked the theme for this year’s prom. “I thought for the money we spent Mr. Spitler did a very good job of decorating and getting food,” stated senior Danielle Seabolt. However, there are always dissenters. “I didn’t like it at all,” said junior Erica Church. Most people talked to who didn’t like the theme weren’t at the meetings to discuss the theme.
Prom ran from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. in the banquet room at Savarino’s. Savarino’s offered a variety of food and drinks, from Sprite to chocolate covered strawberries. “The food was really good,” said sophomore Amber Lennox. “The chocolate covered strawberries were pretty darn good i am not going to lie,” said junior Ryan Titus. “I didn’t eat any of it but it looked good,” stated junior Desirae Swope.
Following tradition, a king and queen were crowned. Running for king was Jacob Gier, Zach Vanlerberg, and Ben Wines, and running for queen was Eva Gucker, Maggie Chisholm, and Jessica Plessinger. Eva and Jacob were voted the prom king and queen
On April 25, the Pittsford High School prom was held at Savarino’s in Hillsdale. Junior class advisor Mr. Spitler and the junior class did a great job scheduling and running the event. The cost of this prom was $20 per person and had a pretty good turnout. “The turnout is usually around 100 people, and it has been that way for the past 5 years. This year was about the same amount,” commented junior class advisor Mr. Spitler.
The theme this
year for prom was “Happily Ever After.” There were quite a few people that actually liked the theme for this year’s prom. “I thought for the money we spent Mr. Spitler did a very good job of decorating and getting food,” stated senior Danielle Seabolt. However, there are always dissenters. “I didn’t like it at all,” said junior Erica Church. Most people talked to who didn’t like the theme weren’t at the meetings to discuss the theme.Prom ran from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. in the banquet room at Savarino’s. Savarino’s offered a variety of food and drinks, from Sprite to chocolate covered strawberries. “The food was really good,” said sophomore Amber Lennox. “The chocolate covered strawberries were pretty darn good i am not going to lie,” said junior Ryan Titus. “I didn’t eat any of it but it looked good,” stated junior Desirae Swope.
Following tradition, a king and queen were crowned. Running for king was Jacob Gier, Zach Vanlerberg, and Ben Wines, and running for queen was Eva Gucker, Maggie Chisholm, and Jessica Plessinger. Eva and Jacob were voted the prom king and queen
The students who attended had a variety of favorite parts, from loving to be with friends and dancing, to the food, to the after-parties. “The after party was my favorite,” said Titus. “It was good. The dance was really fun,” stated Church. “I enjoyed the dancing because I have always loved dancing and I enjoyed having my fiancé there with me,” said Danielle.
Girls Track Takes First Vs. Climax
by Carley Bruner
On Monday, April 27, the girls track team hosted a meet against Climax-Scotts and dominated them, winning 88-51.
Individual first places for the day were junior Katelyn Kipfmiller in discus (81’ 3”), sophomore Jackie Page in pole vault (8’ 3”) and the 300m low hurdles (53.20), junior Elainee Poling in the long jump (15’ 0”) and 800m run (2:41.50), freshman Brandy Combs in the 100m dash (14.30), sophomore Morgan McFaul in the 1600m run (6:00.30) and the 3200m run (13:51.90), and sophomore Amber Lennox in the 200m dash (29.10) and the 400m dash (1:04.80).
The relay teams placing first for the day were the 3200m relay team (McFaul, Meredith, Lennox, and Poling) and the 1600m relay team (Lennox, Lennox, Kipfmiller, and Poling).
On Monday, April 27, the girls track team hosted a meet against Climax-Scotts and dominated them, winning 88-51.
Individual first places for the day were junior Katelyn Kipfmiller in discus (81’ 3”), sophomore Jackie Page in pole vault (8’ 3”) and the 300m low hurdles (53.20), junior Elainee Poling in the long jump (15’ 0”) and 800m run (2:41.50), freshman Brandy Combs in the 100m dash (14.30), sophomore Morgan McFaul in the 1600m run (6:00.30) and the 3200m run (13:51.90), and sophomore Amber Lennox in the 200m dash (29.10) and the 400m dash (1:04.80).
The relay teams placing first for the day were the 3200m relay team (McFaul, Meredith, Lennox, and Poling) and the 1600m relay team (Lennox, Lennox, Kipfmiller, and Poling).
Baseball team swept by Rangers
by Justin Fish
Pittsford’s baseball team lost both games of a double-header in Reading Monday night. The first game was tight as the ‘Cats lost 6-5, but they fell in the second by the mercy rule, 16-6.
Junior Seth Weber would take the loss on the mound for Pittsford in Game 1while junior Tyler Wilson went 3-4 with an RBI to lead the team from the plate. Senior Clark Pelham and Chase Weber contributed mightily as well, both going 2-4 “[We lost because we had] too many errors; I thought we played well, just the couple of errors did us in. When you’re in a tight ball game you can’t have errors,” said Coach Hodos.
In the nightcap, sophomore Virgil Schrom (0-1) would take the loss on the mound striking out three Rangers. The leading hitters of Game 2 were uniors Cody Krasny and Seth Weber. Krasny went 2-3, gutting out a double, and also bringing in an RBI. Weber would go 3-4 also bringing in an RBI.
Pittsford’s baseball team lost both games of a double-header in Reading Monday night. The first game was tight as the ‘Cats lost 6-5, but they fell in the second by the mercy rule, 16-6.
Junior Seth Weber would take the loss on the mound for Pittsford in Game 1while junior Tyler Wilson went 3-4 with an RBI to lead the team from the plate. Senior Clark Pelham and Chase Weber contributed mightily as well, both going 2-4 “[We lost because we had] too many errors; I thought we played well, just the couple of errors did us in. When you’re in a tight ball game you can’t have errors,” said Coach Hodos.
In the nightcap, sophomore Virgil Schrom (0-1) would take the loss on the mound striking out three Rangers. The leading hitters of Game 2 were uniors Cody Krasny and Seth Weber. Krasny went 2-3, gutting out a double, and also bringing in an RBI. Weber would go 3-4 also bringing in an RBI.
Softball team sweeps Terriers
by Chelsie Darrow
Last Friday night, the Ladycat softball team took on the Litchfield Terriers. They made a complete turn around from past games and swept the double-header, 13-2 and 15-0.
The leading hitter for the first game was freshman Samantha Cole. Sam hit her way to two singles and a double. The winning pitcher for the first contest was senior Marisa Hamilton. She notched 11 K’s in leading her team to the win.
Junior Nicole Culbert struck out four Terrier batters in leading Pittsford to the shutout in Game 2. “Litchfield wasn’t a very strong team, and we were all doing out part. I was happy that I pitched a shut-out but it would have meant more to have it against a team like Camden, Waldron, or Climax,” commented Culbert. She earned four strikeouts and zero walks. Amber Stump was the leading hitter in this game with two singles and a double.
The ladies played Monday at Reading and dropped both games of a double-header; check back Wednesday for details
Last Friday night, the Ladycat softball team took on the Litchfield Terriers. They made a complete turn around from past games and swept the double-header, 13-2 and 15-0.
The leading hitter for the first game was freshman Samantha Cole. Sam hit her way to two singles and a double. The winning pitcher for the first contest was senior Marisa Hamilton. She notched 11 K’s in leading her team to the win.
Junior Nicole Culbert struck out four Terrier batters in leading Pittsford to the shutout in Game 2. “Litchfield wasn’t a very strong team, and we were all doing out part. I was happy that I pitched a shut-out but it would have meant more to have it against a team like Camden, Waldron, or Climax,” commented Culbert. She earned four strikeouts and zero walks. Amber Stump was the leading hitter in this game with two singles and a double.
The ladies played Monday at Reading and dropped both games of a double-header; check back Wednesday for details
Monday, April 27, 2009
Baseball team splits double-header with Terriers
by Justin Fish
Senior Adam Anspaugh (1-0) had 9 strikeouts with 4 walks, taking the win in the first game. Juniors Greg Hodos and Seth Weber would lead the team in batting, as Hodos went 1-3 with two RBI and Weber went 2-3, knocking in three runs.
In the second game, despite being down in the top of the 6th by six runs and down to their final out, the ‘Cats would rally and score six runs to tie things up and send them to extra innings. But that would prove not enough when a Terrier sent a bomb deep into right field, providing the margin of victory. Senior Clark Pelham (1-0) had 7 strikeouts on the mound in his no-decision, while junior Cody Krasny (1-1) would take the lossThe leading hitters were Seth Weber going 2-4 with four RBI and Krasny going 2-3, driving in two RBI.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Girls track team beats Colon
by Carley Bruner
On April 22 the track team traveled to Colon and beat the Magi. It was a very close meet, as the ladies won by a mere 10 points. “It was a really tough meet and everyone had to put in a lot of effort. Everyone worked really hard and it was really competitive,” said sophomore Morgan McFaul.
Individual first places were taken by juniors Elainee Poling, Katelyn Kipfmiller, and sophomores Morgan McFaul and Jackie Page. Poling took first in the long jump and 800m run, Page took first in pole vault and the 100m and 300m hurdles, Kipfmiller took first in the shot put, and McFaul took first in the 1600m and 3200m runs.
Two relay teams also contributed to a win, the 3200m relay team consisting of McFaul, sophomore Amber Lennox, freshman Jentry McAdams, and Poling and the 1600m relay team consisting of junior Ashley Buckner, Lennox, Kipfmiller, and Poling.
On April 22 the track team traveled to Colon and beat the Magi. It was a very close meet, as the ladies won by a mere 10 points. “It was a really tough meet and everyone had to put in a lot of effort. Everyone worked really hard and it was really competitive,” said sophomore Morgan McFaul.
Individual first places were taken by juniors Elainee Poling, Katelyn Kipfmiller, and sophomores Morgan McFaul and Jackie Page. Poling took first in the long jump and 800m run, Page took first in pole vault and the 100m and 300m hurdles, Kipfmiller took first in the shot put, and McFaul took first in the 1600m and 3200m runs.
Two relay teams also contributed to a win, the 3200m relay team consisting of McFaul, sophomore Amber Lennox, freshman Jentry McAdams, and Poling and the 1600m relay team consisting of junior Ashley Buckner, Lennox, Kipfmiller, and Poling.
Wildcat boys track team drops rare league match-up to Colon
by William Belson
For the Pittsford boys track squad their first meet was the infamous Warrior Invite at Grass Lake. For the first meet the Wildcat men took third, with 70points, behind first place Grass Lake with 87 points and Hanover Horton with 72 points. Though there were no first places for Pittsford that day, senior Ben Wines placed second in discus (133’), junior Jason Smith placed second in shot put (42’4”), the 3200m relay placed 5th (9:17.04), junior Garet Lee took 4th in the 110m hurdles (16.59s) and 4th in the high jump (5’9), junior Kurtis Brackman placed 5th in the 110m hurdles (16.70) and 5th in the pole vault (10’), the 800m relay took 4th (1:42.03s), the 400m relay placed 5th (50:43s), Brackman took 5th in the 300m hurdles (46:90s), in the 3200m run junior Brent Smith placed 5th (10:43.79).
The following Wednesday, Pittsford started off their dual meet season with a huge win over Camden-Frontier with a score of Pittsford 117 Camden 16. The shot put and discus were dominated by Wines who placed first in the shot (42’) and disc (132’2”). Lee won the high jump (5’10”), the 110m hurdles (16.25s), and the 200m dash (24.70s), Brackman won the pole vault (11’00”) and the 300m hurdles (44.8s), Smith won the 1600m run (4:46.44s), the 800m run (2:08.2s), and the 3200m run (10:55.90s).
The boys track squad did all right as hosts of the Ralph Crume Invitational, placing eighth out of the sixteen schools there. Lee placed 5th in high jump (5’08”), Wines placed 4th in the shot put with a personal record (43’03”), Brackman placed second in the pole vault (11’06”), sophomore Austin Billington placed fourth in the pole vault (11’00”), the 3200m relay team placed 5th (9:00.40), the freshman 800m relay took 4th (1:51.80), Smith took 2nd in the 1600m run (4:45.40), and in the 800m run, sophomore Kyle Wyatt took 5th (2:08.50). Wines had a feeling he would throw well. “Pretty much my form and effort that I put in that week of lifting, pushed me to another foot,” explained Ben.
On the trip to Colon, a rarity happened—the ‘Cats dropped a dual meet, losing 69-67. Though Pittsford lost this meet, the team did some really good things. Wines won the discus (124’11”), Austin and Kurtis tied for 1st in the pole vault (11’00”), the 3200m relay took 1st (9:07.15), Lee won the 110m hurdles (16.52), junior Brad Beach placed 1st in the 400m dash (56.85), Kurtis won the 300m hurdles (45.91), and Smith placed first in the 1600m run (4:55.10), the 800m run (2:11.34), and the 3200m run (10:49.33).
For the Pittsford boys track squad their first meet was the infamous Warrior Invite at Grass Lake. For the first meet the Wildcat men took third, with 70points, behind first place Grass Lake with 87 points and Hanover Horton with 72 points. Though there were no first places for Pittsford that day, senior Ben Wines placed second in discus (133’), junior Jason Smith placed second in shot put (42’4”), the 3200m relay placed 5th (9:17.04), junior Garet Lee took 4th in the 110m hurdles (16.59s) and 4th in the high jump (5’9), junior Kurtis Brackman placed 5th in the 110m hurdles (16.70) and 5th in the pole vault (10’), the 800m relay took 4th (1:42.03s), the 400m relay placed 5th (50:43s), Brackman took 5th in the 300m hurdles (46:90s), in the 3200m run junior Brent Smith placed 5th (10:43.79).
The following Wednesday, Pittsford started off their dual meet season with a huge win over Camden-Frontier with a score of Pittsford 117 Camden 16. The shot put and discus were dominated by Wines who placed first in the shot (42’) and disc (132’2”). Lee won the high jump (5’10”), the 110m hurdles (16.25s), and the 200m dash (24.70s), Brackman won the pole vault (11’00”) and the 300m hurdles (44.8s), Smith won the 1600m run (4:46.44s), the 800m run (2:08.2s), and the 3200m run (10:55.90s).
The boys track squad did all right as hosts of the Ralph Crume Invitational, placing eighth out of the sixteen schools there. Lee placed 5th in high jump (5’08”), Wines placed 4th in the shot put with a personal record (43’03”), Brackman placed second in the pole vault (11’06”), sophomore Austin Billington placed fourth in the pole vault (11’00”), the 3200m relay team placed 5th (9:00.40), the freshman 800m relay took 4th (1:51.80), Smith took 2nd in the 1600m run (4:45.40), and in the 800m run, sophomore Kyle Wyatt took 5th (2:08.50). Wines had a feeling he would throw well. “Pretty much my form and effort that I put in that week of lifting, pushed me to another foot,” explained Ben.
On the trip to Colon, a rarity happened—the ‘Cats dropped a dual meet, losing 69-67. Though Pittsford lost this meet, the team did some really good things. Wines won the discus (124’11”), Austin and Kurtis tied for 1st in the pole vault (11’00”), the 3200m relay took 1st (9:07.15), Lee won the 110m hurdles (16.52), junior Brad Beach placed 1st in the 400m dash (56.85), Kurtis won the 300m hurdles (45.91), and Smith placed first in the 1600m run (4:55.10), the 800m run (2:11.34), and the 3200m run (10:49.33).
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Softball team goes back-and-forth in first few games
by Chelsie Darrow
The Ladycat softball team started out the season with a bit of a struggle, as they dropped both ends of a double-header to North Central Pioneer, 7-1 and 7-6.
The ladies only accumulated one hit in the first game, a single by senior Marisa Hamilton. Junior Nicole Culbert took the loss on the mound, striking out three. The second game was much closer than the first affair, as the ladies had many chances to pull out the victory. Hamilton took the loss on the mound in the second game, punching out six batters on strikes. Sophomore Heather Mason, junior Amber Stump, and freshman Marissa McEathron got the hits for the Wildcats in the second game. “I think we could have worked a bit harder out there,” expressed Mason. “We needed to talk more to each other so we knew what was going on, but other than that I believe we will improve and start pulling out wins,” continued Heather.
Next up were the Waldron Spartans. The ladies lost both ends of that double-header as well. Even though the ladies had the home field advantage they still took a plunge in the first game, losing 6-0. Culbert took the loss on the mound again, as she struck out five. Hamilton smacked a single and a double for the first game to lead the hitters. The Wildcats lost the second game 9-6 behind Hamilton’s effort on the mound. Helping her own cause, Hamilton had two singles and a double. “As a team I think we need to realize our errors,” sophomore Keely Sanders explained. “We can correct what we did wrong and what we need to work on.”
The ladies traveled to Bellevue and split a pair with the host Broncos, losing the first game 13-2 and winning the second game 7-6. Hamilton took the loss on the mound in the first game, and freshman Samantha Cole led with a single. They won the second game 7-6 in extra innings. Culbert struck out 14 batters to lead the ‘Cats to a win. The players put their heads together and pulled through with one win so over all it was an okay night for the ladies. “In the first game we didn’t do as well as we could have and made quite a few errors, but in the second game we cleaned it up and won! In the second game the team worked really hard, and had good hits and very few errors,” commented sophomore Jade Smith.
The Ladycat softball team started out the season with a bit of a struggle, as they dropped both ends of a double-header to North Central Pioneer, 7-1 and 7-6.
The ladies only accumulated one hit in the first game, a single by senior Marisa Hamilton. Junior Nicole Culbert took the loss on the mound, striking out three. The second game was much closer than the first affair, as the ladies had many chances to pull out the victory. Hamilton took the loss on the mound in the second game, punching out six batters on strikes. Sophomore Heather Mason, junior Amber Stump, and freshman Marissa McEathron got the hits for the Wildcats in the second game. “I think we could have worked a bit harder out there,” expressed Mason. “We needed to talk more to each other so we knew what was going on, but other than that I believe we will improve and start pulling out wins,” continued Heather.
Next up were the Waldron Spartans. The ladies lost both ends of that double-header as well. Even though the ladies had the home field advantage they still took a plunge in the first game, losing 6-0. Culbert took the loss on the mound again, as she struck out five. Hamilton smacked a single and a double for the first game to lead the hitters. The Wildcats lost the second game 9-6 behind Hamilton’s effort on the mound. Helping her own cause, Hamilton had two singles and a double. “As a team I think we need to realize our errors,” sophomore Keely Sanders explained. “We can correct what we did wrong and what we need to work on.”
The ladies traveled to Bellevue and split a pair with the host Broncos, losing the first game 13-2 and winning the second game 7-6. Hamilton took the loss on the mound in the first game, and freshman Samantha Cole led with a single. They won the second game 7-6 in extra innings. Culbert struck out 14 batters to lead the ‘Cats to a win. The players put their heads together and pulled through with one win so over all it was an okay night for the ladies. “In the first game we didn’t do as well as we could have and made quite a few errors, but in the second game we cleaned it up and won! In the second game the team worked really hard, and had good hits and very few errors,” commented sophomore Jade Smith.
Make like a tree and leave…some space on your calendar for Arbor Day
By Emily Hines
Arbor Day is another Earth Day-type of holiday in the month of April. It isn’t as well known as Earth Day but is just as important. In fact, not many people know it exists, and if they do, they don’t know why we celebrate it when we celebrate Earth Day just a few days before.
Earth Day is a day of celebrating our earth and doing activities such as recycling, choosing to walk rather than drive, plant a garden, or finding another way to protect and revive our earth. Arbor Day encourages Earth Day also, but specifically encourages the planting of trees and taking care of them.
Arbor Day is a nationally- celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day in 1872. He was a journalist and in his later years became the editor of the state of Nebraska’s first newspaper. He spread agricultural information in his articles and his love for nature. His strong stance in needing more trees on the Earth soon became evident as Morton wrote more articles. He encouraged civic organizations and groups to join him in planned tree plating events. On January 4, 1872, Morton proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called “Arbor Day” to the State Board of Agriculture. The Board thought it was a great idea and it became a national holiday.
As well as Earth Day, Arbor Day may not be very important to some people because they do not feel like the absence of trees on our earth affects them because we can never run out of trees, right? The truth is that they are needed and every tree lost makes a big difference. Freshman Aaron Skursky sees the importance of Arbor Day. “Trees help provide oxygen. More plants means more homes for animals. There’s no sense in growing more trees, though, if they’re just going to cut them down,” Aaron stated.
An Evergreen State College student did a project using NASA satellites to estimate the number of trees per person on Earth. With this student’s estimation being 61 trees per person on this Earth, it may seem like enough for each, but it isn’t. With that in mind and thinking about how many things trees are used for like furniture, home building, or paper your “section” of trees easily disappears. This example gives us a clear view of why protecting our trees and our environment is important. “Arbor Day is very important. You have different civilizations around the world that are deforesting their jungles and so forth; like down in the Amazon. We need to make up for that,” shared band teacher Mr. Spitler
Taking care of our Earth means more than just having views of beautiful trees. They are very important to life on Earth.
Arbor Day is another Earth Day-type of holiday in the month of April. It isn’t as well known as Earth Day but is just as important. In fact, not many people know it exists, and if they do, they don’t know why we celebrate it when we celebrate Earth Day just a few days before.
Earth Day is a day of celebrating our earth and doing activities such as recycling, choosing to walk rather than drive, plant a garden, or finding another way to protect and revive our earth. Arbor Day encourages Earth Day also, but specifically encourages the planting of trees and taking care of them.
Arbor Day is a nationally- celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day in 1872. He was a journalist and in his later years became the editor of the state of Nebraska’s first newspaper. He spread agricultural information in his articles and his love for nature. His strong stance in needing more trees on the Earth soon became evident as Morton wrote more articles. He encouraged civic organizations and groups to join him in planned tree plating events. On January 4, 1872, Morton proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called “Arbor Day” to the State Board of Agriculture. The Board thought it was a great idea and it became a national holiday.
As well as Earth Day, Arbor Day may not be very important to some people because they do not feel like the absence of trees on our earth affects them because we can never run out of trees, right? The truth is that they are needed and every tree lost makes a big difference. Freshman Aaron Skursky sees the importance of Arbor Day. “Trees help provide oxygen. More plants means more homes for animals. There’s no sense in growing more trees, though, if they’re just going to cut them down,” Aaron stated.
An Evergreen State College student did a project using NASA satellites to estimate the number of trees per person on Earth. With this student’s estimation being 61 trees per person on this Earth, it may seem like enough for each, but it isn’t. With that in mind and thinking about how many things trees are used for like furniture, home building, or paper your “section” of trees easily disappears. This example gives us a clear view of why protecting our trees and our environment is important. “Arbor Day is very important. You have different civilizations around the world that are deforesting their jungles and so forth; like down in the Amazon. We need to make up for that,” shared band teacher Mr. Spitler
Taking care of our Earth means more than just having views of beautiful trees. They are very important to life on Earth.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Girls Track Team Takes 5th Overall at Ralph Crume
Pittsford hosted its annual Ralph Crume Invitational on April 18, and the girls track team placed 5th overall.
Elainee Poling, Jackie Page, and Morgan McFaul were the only girls to individually place for Pittsford. Page won the 100m hurdles and tied for 4th in the pole vault. Poling took 3rd in the long jump and 4th in the 800m run, while McFaul took 2nd in the 1600m run and 3rd in the 3200m run.
Two relay teams also contributed points at the invitational, as the 3200m relay team consisting of McFaul, Poling, Amber Lennox, and Jentry McAdams took 3rd and the 800m relay team consisting of Page, Poling, Lennox, and Jocelyn Elarton took 6th.
Elainee Poling, Jackie Page, and Morgan McFaul were the only girls to individually place for Pittsford. Page won the 100m hurdles and tied for 4th in the pole vault. Poling took 3rd in the long jump and 4th in the 800m run, while McFaul took 2nd in the 1600m run and 3rd in the 3200m run.
Two relay teams also contributed points at the invitational, as the 3200m relay team consisting of McFaul, Poling, Amber Lennox, and Jentry McAdams took 3rd and the 800m relay team consisting of Page, Poling, Lennox, and Jocelyn Elarton took 6th.
PHS holding blood drive May 4
by Derra Clark
Pittsford’s student council will be hosting a blood drive on May 4 from noon to 6:00 p.m. They are trying to shake things up a little this year with a fun theme. “We are doing a vampire theme,” said student council advisor Mrs. Ervans. There will also be prizes to win for students who donate blood. “We are giving away movies for two students,” said Mrs. Ervans. The two movies that will be for the winning are Twilight and 30 Days of Night.
The goal the student council is hoping to reach is 40 units of blood. They did not make that goal at the last blood drive, and are hoping for a better turn out this time.
For students who need community service the blood drive is a great source. You can give blood or work at the blood drive and earn community service.
If you are thinking about donating blood there are requirements you need to fill. “You have to be at least 17 (years old), be in good physical health, and weigh at least 110 pounds,” said Mrs. Ervans. You can come to the small gym anytime from 12-6 and enjoy the vampire theme while giving blood.
If you are interested in working at the blood drive you can contact Mrs. Ervans before May 4.
Pittsford’s student council will be hosting a blood drive on May 4 from noon to 6:00 p.m. They are trying to shake things up a little this year with a fun theme. “We are doing a vampire theme,” said student council advisor Mrs. Ervans. There will also be prizes to win for students who donate blood. “We are giving away movies for two students,” said Mrs. Ervans. The two movies that will be for the winning are Twilight and 30 Days of Night.
The goal the student council is hoping to reach is 40 units of blood. They did not make that goal at the last blood drive, and are hoping for a better turn out this time.
For students who need community service the blood drive is a great source. You can give blood or work at the blood drive and earn community service.
If you are thinking about donating blood there are requirements you need to fill. “You have to be at least 17 (years old), be in good physical health, and weigh at least 110 pounds,” said Mrs. Ervans. You can come to the small gym anytime from 12-6 and enjoy the vampire theme while giving blood.
If you are interested in working at the blood drive you can contact Mrs. Ervans before May 4.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Men and women who has the upper hand?
by Chelsie Darrow
As we all know, women have never really had equal rights with men. Starting back in the early 1800s, women have been a lower class. Times have changed, you say? Well, think again. One wouldn’t have to look as far as a Friday night basketball game here at Pittsford to see the huge difference. The bleachers here are overflowing with kids piling out into the hallways to see the game. You go to a girls game and it just simply is not the same. “The guys have more funding and support in all of the sports, not just basketball, but that is the most noticed. Everyone is expected to go to a guy’s basketball game but if it’s a girl’s game it really doesn’t matter if you attend or not. It worsened to situation when they moved girls basketball to be at the same time as boys basketball,” expressed sophomore Keely Sanders, an avid sports player and fan here at Pittsford.
Kobe Bryant makes a spectacular $216,082.32 per game (based on an 82 game schedule). The highest paid NBA player is Kevin Garnett. He will make, this year, an astounding $24,751,934 dollars! While on the contrary, the highest a WNBA rookie can make only $100,000. Some even made as little as $30,000! The only good thing that can come out of this for the ladies is that they can play in more then one league in a year, meaning the women go play overseas during the WNBA off-season in an effort to make more money. But even with that, their salaries fall ridiculously short of their NBA counterparts. Even though the NBA and the WNBA play the same amount of games in a regular season (82 games) the women’s salaries are noticeably eclipsed by the NBA stars profits.
Not only are the pay cuts sexist for the basketball players but they are also unfair in the LPGA and the PGA. The LPGA women are paid $585,000 for winning the U.S. Open, while the men earn over twice as much as the women, as the top price is worth $1.3 million dollars for the same event. That’s a huge pay difference and is quite unfair.
Not all professional sports are unfair to women. In tennis they are quite fair, with the U.S Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon all having equal purses. The French Open is unfair to woman because they only earn $998,000 thousand for taking first. On the other hand the men take home over a cool million racking in $1.02 million, so despite the difference being small, it’s not quite fair.
Most people say the pay difference is because guys are more competitive than girls and that its in their nature. Sophomore Abbie Brackman agrees with this opinion. “I don’t think the sports are equal at all but, I also think that guys get most of the attention in sport because (to me) they are more interesting and more intense to watch. That’s why they have more fans and get more attention,” explained Abbie. Is it really a competitive edge that keeps men in higher wages than women? I guess it’s really a matter of opinion.
So the next time that you get ready to go to a game, remember that girls sports are just as important as guys. Don’t pretend like we don’t notice the big fan difference that our sports have from yours. It’s very degrading and there is no reason for the salary differences, either. Women are just as equal and should be treated so.
As we all know, women have never really had equal rights with men. Starting back in the early 1800s, women have been a lower class. Times have changed, you say? Well, think again. One wouldn’t have to look as far as a Friday night basketball game here at Pittsford to see the huge difference. The bleachers here are overflowing with kids piling out into the hallways to see the game. You go to a girls game and it just simply is not the same. “The guys have more funding and support in all of the sports, not just basketball, but that is the most noticed. Everyone is expected to go to a guy’s basketball game but if it’s a girl’s game it really doesn’t matter if you attend or not. It worsened to situation when they moved girls basketball to be at the same time as boys basketball,” expressed sophomore Keely Sanders, an avid sports player and fan here at Pittsford.
Kobe Bryant makes a spectacular $216,082.32 per game (based on an 82 game schedule). The highest paid NBA player is Kevin Garnett. He will make, this year, an astounding $24,751,934 dollars! While on the contrary, the highest a WNBA rookie can make only $100,000. Some even made as little as $30,000! The only good thing that can come out of this for the ladies is that they can play in more then one league in a year, meaning the women go play overseas during the WNBA off-season in an effort to make more money. But even with that, their salaries fall ridiculously short of their NBA counterparts. Even though the NBA and the WNBA play the same amount of games in a regular season (82 games) the women’s salaries are noticeably eclipsed by the NBA stars profits.
Not only are the pay cuts sexist for the basketball players but they are also unfair in the LPGA and the PGA. The LPGA women are paid $585,000 for winning the U.S. Open, while the men earn over twice as much as the women, as the top price is worth $1.3 million dollars for the same event. That’s a huge pay difference and is quite unfair.
Not all professional sports are unfair to women. In tennis they are quite fair, with the U.S Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon all having equal purses. The French Open is unfair to woman because they only earn $998,000 thousand for taking first. On the other hand the men take home over a cool million racking in $1.02 million, so despite the difference being small, it’s not quite fair.
Most people say the pay difference is because guys are more competitive than girls and that its in their nature. Sophomore Abbie Brackman agrees with this opinion. “I don’t think the sports are equal at all but, I also think that guys get most of the attention in sport because (to me) they are more interesting and more intense to watch. That’s why they have more fans and get more attention,” explained Abbie. Is it really a competitive edge that keeps men in higher wages than women? I guess it’s really a matter of opinion.
So the next time that you get ready to go to a game, remember that girls sports are just as important as guys. Don’t pretend like we don’t notice the big fan difference that our sports have from yours. It’s very degrading and there is no reason for the salary differences, either. Women are just as equal and should be treated so.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Elementary students rewarded for hard work with trip to skating rink
by Brooke Maxson and Tommy Verdon
This school year the elementary students have been working very hard to accomplish reading goals through their classes and the reading response intervention. It’s important to the faculty that the students improve upon their reading skills as much as possible, so it’s only fair to reward the kids for their hard work and dedication towards reading. Their reward was the opportunity to make a trip to the Hillsdale skating rink with the K-5th graders on Tuesday, April 14.
In order to be allowed to go skating, the elementary students had to accomplish certain reading goals. The goal was to pass four Accelerated Reader (AR) tests with at least 25 pages per book. Several students were allowed to go on this trip and it seems they all had a good time. “It was fun because all my friends were there,” explained elementary student Sarah Howell.
Even though it may hurt at times, falling is an important part in roller-skating. Though it gets frustrating, it still has the power to make us laugh. “It was fun because I fell!” laughed fifth grader Chelsie McCabe. She wasn’t the only one who experienced a few falls. “I fell six times; it was hilarious!” said fifth grader Danielle Mclouth. Some are, of course, more experienced with skating. “I fell zero times,” said proud fifth grader Alyssa Bowers. Even though the students had to read a certain amount to have the privilege of going skating, some thought it was a small price to pay. “We had to read 25 pages per book. It was very fun!” exclaimed McCabe.
Overall, the skating trip was a success. “It went very, very well. It was a lot of fun,” said a happy elementary principal and PAS superintendent, Mr. Shaw. This year the elementary students have many motives to do well in school and work hard to accomplish goals.
This school year the elementary students have been working very hard to accomplish reading goals through their classes and the reading response intervention. It’s important to the faculty that the students improve upon their reading skills as much as possible, so it’s only fair to reward the kids for their hard work and dedication towards reading. Their reward was the opportunity to make a trip to the Hillsdale skating rink with the K-5th graders on Tuesday, April 14.
In order to be allowed to go skating, the elementary students had to accomplish certain reading goals. The goal was to pass four Accelerated Reader (AR) tests with at least 25 pages per book. Several students were allowed to go on this trip and it seems they all had a good time. “It was fun because all my friends were there,” explained elementary student Sarah Howell.
Even though it may hurt at times, falling is an important part in roller-skating. Though it gets frustrating, it still has the power to make us laugh. “It was fun because I fell!” laughed fifth grader Chelsie McCabe. She wasn’t the only one who experienced a few falls. “I fell six times; it was hilarious!” said fifth grader Danielle Mclouth. Some are, of course, more experienced with skating. “I fell zero times,” said proud fifth grader Alyssa Bowers. Even though the students had to read a certain amount to have the privilege of going skating, some thought it was a small price to pay. “We had to read 25 pages per book. It was very fun!” exclaimed McCabe.
Overall, the skating trip was a success. “It went very, very well. It was a lot of fun,” said a happy elementary principal and PAS superintendent, Mr. Shaw. This year the elementary students have many motives to do well in school and work hard to accomplish goals.
Boys baseball splits doubleheader with Broncos
by Justin Fish
The boys baseball team went to their first away game of the season, and away it was--they traveled 2 hours to take on the Bellevue Broncos, and received a split of the double-header.
The Broncos would take the first game by a narrow score of 13-10. PHS junior Greg Hodos would help his team by going 2-4 while compiling 2 RBI. Junior Tyler Wilson would contribute by going 1-3, hitting a double and bringing in 2 RBI. Senior Zac Vanlerberg (0-1) would take the loss on the mound for the ‘Cats.
Pittsford would take the second game, 11-3. The Cats’ would score six runs in the 2nd inning to break the game wide open. Senior Clark Pelham (1-0) would take the win on the mound, with five strikeouts and two walks. Pelham would also excel at hitting, going 3-3 while driving in 4 RBI. Senior Chase Weber would also be perfect in the game by going 2-2, reaching home plate three times.
The Wildcats are taking the road again this Tuesday to take on Climax-Scotts, then play at home on Friday night against the Litchfield Terriers.
The boys baseball team went to their first away game of the season, and away it was--they traveled 2 hours to take on the Bellevue Broncos, and received a split of the double-header.
The Broncos would take the first game by a narrow score of 13-10. PHS junior Greg Hodos would help his team by going 2-4 while compiling 2 RBI. Junior Tyler Wilson would contribute by going 1-3, hitting a double and bringing in 2 RBI. Senior Zac Vanlerberg (0-1) would take the loss on the mound for the ‘Cats.
Pittsford would take the second game, 11-3. The Cats’ would score six runs in the 2nd inning to break the game wide open. Senior Clark Pelham (1-0) would take the win on the mound, with five strikeouts and two walks. Pelham would also excel at hitting, going 3-3 while driving in 4 RBI. Senior Chase Weber would also be perfect in the game by going 2-2, reaching home plate three times.
The Wildcats are taking the road again this Tuesday to take on Climax-Scotts, then play at home on Friday night against the Litchfield Terriers.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Michigan at the bottom of the barrel in jobs, economy
by Justin Renigar
In the last few years, the entire country’s economy has been plummeting. People are losing their jobs all over, in all occupations. The stock market is down and people are losing a lot of their money. Good, honest, hard working people are falling into poverty and have done nothing wrong.
The national unemployment rate in the U.S. is 8.5%. That means that there are about 26,028,307 people in this country that don’t have a job. After years of the economy getting worse, we’re almost at the bottom. People argue whether or not our country will fall into another depression. According to The Economist, it will be about ten more years before the country’s economy turns itself around.
As of right now, Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 10.6%. That means that there are about 1,067,613 people just in the state of Michigan, that don’t have a job. With Michigan being the lowest employed state in the country and Hillsdale County the lowest employed county in Michigan; that means that Hillsdale has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country at around 18%. That’s about, 5,310 people in Hillsdale that don’t have a job. So my advise to you people is to take any chance you can to get a job no matter what it is. If you can’t do that then I suggest you just get out of Hillsdale as soon as you can.
In the last few years, the entire country’s economy has been plummeting. People are losing their jobs all over, in all occupations. The stock market is down and people are losing a lot of their money. Good, honest, hard working people are falling into poverty and have done nothing wrong.
The national unemployment rate in the U.S. is 8.5%. That means that there are about 26,028,307 people in this country that don’t have a job. After years of the economy getting worse, we’re almost at the bottom. People argue whether or not our country will fall into another depression. According to The Economist, it will be about ten more years before the country’s economy turns itself around.
As of right now, Michigan has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 10.6%. That means that there are about 1,067,613 people just in the state of Michigan, that don’t have a job. With Michigan being the lowest employed state in the country and Hillsdale County the lowest employed county in Michigan; that means that Hillsdale has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country at around 18%. That’s about, 5,310 people in Hillsdale that don’t have a job. So my advise to you people is to take any chance you can to get a job no matter what it is. If you can’t do that then I suggest you just get out of Hillsdale as soon as you can.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Keep waiting, Cubbies—Red Sox will win 2009 World Series
by Dillon Cooper
With Opening Night just last Sunday, fans are still abuzz thinking that their team can win it all. I am not just talking about the Cubs, but every team. Of course, every one of the possible 30 picks have a chance, some more than others. Some would think that the high-spending New York Yankees would be an early favorite. But an unlikely ball club has managed to set the pace and the Florida Marlins are red-hot out of the gate. Most baseball Caesars predicted that Florida would be an average team. Nevertheless I do not see the Marlins marching into October with the best record in baseball. Of course we all know that even if a team had a magnificent regular season that doesn’t always translate to a great postseason performance; just ask the Chicago Cubs. Last year the Tampa Bay Rays were the winners of the AL East, beating out the Red Sox by two games and clinching a playoff berth before marching into the World Series, only to lose to the champion Phillies from Philadelphia. Now I am not putting out the chance of a team to turn around from a 66-96 record to a 97-65 record (31 game swing), but the chances are unlikely. But enough with all of the statistical talk and what has happened in the past because scores and records are irrelevant especially when teams change year to year with proven players requesting more money from their employers and not getting it and moving on to bigger and (in some cases) better things. Without any further delay, here are my predictions for which two blessed teams will win the American League and the National League pennants and eventually win the title of the best team in all of baseball!
National League:
With the overall favorite being the Chicago Cubs, and some of it is probably just sympathy for the team that is going for its first championship in 101 years, they again look like a favorite… on paper. I pick the Chicago Cubs to win the NL pennant over the New York Mets just because my gut tells me to do so, and of course you can’t help but feel sorry for them! I just hope they don’t choke like the Buffalo Bills did in four straight Super Bowls!
American League:
I have to admit one thing; I do like the Boston Red Sox. I have no problem with the Red Sox winning the AL pennant. But, of course, I have to throw in a wrench. It will be the classic match-up between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. If you haven’t already picked up the irony with all of the “choker teams” actually making it this deep into the playoff race, now you have. The Yankees, who have won a grand total of 26 World Series Championships and 39 NL pennants, are looking to add to their not-so-vacant trophy case. It is safe to say that the Curse of the Bambino has been lifted off the shoulders of the Red Sox nation as they will take this series, but it will be a close one.
World Series:
Alright, the World Series is set. It is the Red Sox of Boston taking on the “lucky” team from the Windy City, the Chicago Cubs. I see this series as an entertaining spectacle to say the least. With the Red Sox looking for their third crown in six years and the Cubbies looking for their first World Series championship in over an agonizing century, these two teams are on two separate extremes, making this affair that much more highly anticipated. Nevertheless the winner of the Fall Classic will be the Boston Red Sox. I pick the team from Boston because of one simple but yet very important key component… experience. Let’s face it, the Chicago Cubs just haven’t got the experience that is one major characteristic that they are lacking in their game. Otherwise they would be very close to being a juggernaut in baseball. The Red Sox win in seven games.
There you have it, the final prediction for the annual Fall Classic. There are many teams that could surprise and make minds spin in the world of baseball, proving once again why they play the games.
With Opening Night just last Sunday, fans are still abuzz thinking that their team can win it all. I am not just talking about the Cubs, but every team. Of course, every one of the possible 30 picks have a chance, some more than others. Some would think that the high-spending New York Yankees would be an early favorite. But an unlikely ball club has managed to set the pace and the Florida Marlins are red-hot out of the gate. Most baseball Caesars predicted that Florida would be an average team. Nevertheless I do not see the Marlins marching into October with the best record in baseball. Of course we all know that even if a team had a magnificent regular season that doesn’t always translate to a great postseason performance; just ask the Chicago Cubs. Last year the Tampa Bay Rays were the winners of the AL East, beating out the Red Sox by two games and clinching a playoff berth before marching into the World Series, only to lose to the champion Phillies from Philadelphia. Now I am not putting out the chance of a team to turn around from a 66-96 record to a 97-65 record (31 game swing), but the chances are unlikely. But enough with all of the statistical talk and what has happened in the past because scores and records are irrelevant especially when teams change year to year with proven players requesting more money from their employers and not getting it and moving on to bigger and (in some cases) better things. Without any further delay, here are my predictions for which two blessed teams will win the American League and the National League pennants and eventually win the title of the best team in all of baseball!
National League:
With the overall favorite being the Chicago Cubs, and some of it is probably just sympathy for the team that is going for its first championship in 101 years, they again look like a favorite… on paper. I pick the Chicago Cubs to win the NL pennant over the New York Mets just because my gut tells me to do so, and of course you can’t help but feel sorry for them! I just hope they don’t choke like the Buffalo Bills did in four straight Super Bowls!
American League:
I have to admit one thing; I do like the Boston Red Sox. I have no problem with the Red Sox winning the AL pennant. But, of course, I have to throw in a wrench. It will be the classic match-up between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. If you haven’t already picked up the irony with all of the “choker teams” actually making it this deep into the playoff race, now you have. The Yankees, who have won a grand total of 26 World Series Championships and 39 NL pennants, are looking to add to their not-so-vacant trophy case. It is safe to say that the Curse of the Bambino has been lifted off the shoulders of the Red Sox nation as they will take this series, but it will be a close one.
World Series:
Alright, the World Series is set. It is the Red Sox of Boston taking on the “lucky” team from the Windy City, the Chicago Cubs. I see this series as an entertaining spectacle to say the least. With the Red Sox looking for their third crown in six years and the Cubbies looking for their first World Series championship in over an agonizing century, these two teams are on two separate extremes, making this affair that much more highly anticipated. Nevertheless the winner of the Fall Classic will be the Boston Red Sox. I pick the team from Boston because of one simple but yet very important key component… experience. Let’s face it, the Chicago Cubs just haven’t got the experience that is one major characteristic that they are lacking in their game. Otherwise they would be very close to being a juggernaut in baseball. The Red Sox win in seven games.
There you have it, the final prediction for the annual Fall Classic. There are many teams that could surprise and make minds spin in the world of baseball, proving once again why they play the games.
Late-season snow blast extends year for PAS students
by Carley Bruner
The bad times of winter have delayed a lot of peoples’ summer vacations. If you take a look all around Hillsdale and Lenawee County you will notice that everyone is getting out at a different time this year.
We used to have to be in school according to days, but instead we now go by hours. It is a Michigan law that we are in school for 1,098 hours a year. Here at Pittsford we have a day and a half to make up, which is about 10-11 hours. “We will now be going until June 1,” commented Principal Mr. Cook. This is as of now, which means that could change We are in the spring season right now, which could bring fog delays. Just three delays would give us another whole day of school to add on at the end of the year. The exams have also been moved farther into the summer.
Even though all MI schools have to be in session for at least 1,098 hours, not all schools are getting out for the summer on the same day. This is because all of the schools are run differently and start and end at different times of the day. For example, Hillsdale starts at 7:30 and gets out at 2:30. So it’s not like they get a shorter day than us; besides they will be there until June 12.
One of the main things that lengthen out our school year is having days or hours off, such as the three days that we get out two hours early for professional development day. Or another example is we just had March 27-April 5 off for spring break, then we turned around and had Good Friday off. It would have shortened our school year if we would have just taken April 3-12 off because we would cover not having school for Good Friday.
The bad times of winter have delayed a lot of peoples’ summer vacations. If you take a look all around Hillsdale and Lenawee County you will notice that everyone is getting out at a different time this year.
We used to have to be in school according to days, but instead we now go by hours. It is a Michigan law that we are in school for 1,098 hours a year. Here at Pittsford we have a day and a half to make up, which is about 10-11 hours. “We will now be going until June 1,” commented Principal Mr. Cook. This is as of now, which means that could change We are in the spring season right now, which could bring fog delays. Just three delays would give us another whole day of school to add on at the end of the year. The exams have also been moved farther into the summer.
Even though all MI schools have to be in session for at least 1,098 hours, not all schools are getting out for the summer on the same day. This is because all of the schools are run differently and start and end at different times of the day. For example, Hillsdale starts at 7:30 and gets out at 2:30. So it’s not like they get a shorter day than us; besides they will be there until June 12.
One of the main things that lengthen out our school year is having days or hours off, such as the three days that we get out two hours early for professional development day. Or another example is we just had March 27-April 5 off for spring break, then we turned around and had Good Friday off. It would have shortened our school year if we would have just taken April 3-12 off because we would cover not having school for Good Friday.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Monstrous amounts of laughs in Monsters Vs. Aliens
By Mike Fauls
The new comedy Monsters Vs. Aliens is pretty good with a well-cast crew; Reese Witherspoon is Susan (aka Ginormica), Seth Rogen is B.O.B., Hugh Laurie is Dr. Cockroach Ph.D., and Will Arnett is The Missing Link. It starts out with a meteor coming to hit Earth; the story then starts to focus on the main character, Susan (Witherspoon), who is about to get married. The meteor falls on her and transforms her into “Ginormica” and she is taken to a military base and kept there until an alien named Galaxar shoots out an alien robot and it starts wreaking havoc on the townsfolk. I don’t want to ruin the movie for you guys so I’ll stop talking. The movie is a little predictable but the 3-D function doesn’t ruin it for those who don’t go and see it in 3-D and Seth Rogen is definitely a comedic genius when it comes to playing his character B.O.B. I give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5.
The new comedy Monsters Vs. Aliens is pretty good with a well-cast crew; Reese Witherspoon is Susan (aka Ginormica), Seth Rogen is B.O.B., Hugh Laurie is Dr. Cockroach Ph.D., and Will Arnett is The Missing Link. It starts out with a meteor coming to hit Earth; the story then starts to focus on the main character, Susan (Witherspoon), who is about to get married. The meteor falls on her and transforms her into “Ginormica” and she is taken to a military base and kept there until an alien named Galaxar shoots out an alien robot and it starts wreaking havoc on the townsfolk. I don’t want to ruin the movie for you guys so I’ll stop talking. The movie is a little predictable but the 3-D function doesn’t ruin it for those who don’t go and see it in 3-D and Seth Rogen is definitely a comedic genius when it comes to playing his character B.O.B. I give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5.
What’s your favorite Easter candy?
by Chelsie Darrow
Easter Sunday was April 12 and many kids were very excited when they woke up on Easter morning because of the hope of receiving delicious sweets. Most of the high schoolers were pretty much bummed because we are too old for the Easter bunny. However, if you have a younger sibling, you always commit the crime of snatching a jellybean or two from their basket.
The most popular candy on Easter is in fact the jellybean. Anyone who went looking for them on Saturday would know that they were all sold out. Not that I did that or anything. Jellybeans are a classic part of Easter; everybody has them on Easter.
Another favorite on Easter is Chocolate Easter Bunnies. It seems no Easter basket is complete without them. “I love chocolate Easter bunnies because they are a family pastime of ours; Easter wouldn’t be complete without them,” exclaimed freshman Andrea Hill. Hence their sales skyrocket during the Easter season every year.
Along with jellybeans and chocolate bunnies, in our top candy rating would be Peeps. Many students here at Pittsford would agree. These cute marshmallow candies come as bunnies and chicks, and if you’re lucky, you can spot them on a different holiday such as Halloween or Christmas.
Fourth on our list are Cadbury eggs, which happen to be Mr. Hoover’s personal favorite. They only come out on Easter, so they are a rare treat. They are another great Easter tradition. “Cadbury eggs make me happy,” stated junior Jason Smith.
Robin eggs slide into the fifth place on our candy list. These large eggs simulate a malted milk ball. They come shaped as eggs and speckled as if they were real. They are a favorite on Easter.
Though it’s not a candy, Easter grass production is indeed sped up during the Easter season. Everyone knows that no Easter basket is complete without the messy grass that comes in any color you can think of.
Big number seven on our Easter list is a chocolate covered marshmallow bunny. They are not my personal favorite but the sale records show that they are a big favorite on Easter time and their sales skyrocket during the Easter holiday.
The eighth place contender is candy assortments. These are a top seller mostly because they can fit easily into the colorful plastic eggs that many kids hunt for on Easter morning. Let’s face it--what child doesn’t love to wake up to an Easter egg hunt?
Surprisingly, real eggs are a top seller during the Easter season also. Many people carry out the tradition of coloring boiled eggs with their children. It’s a great family activity and anyone can help, young or old. So it’s a popular activity on Easter.
This Easter the weather was absolutely perfect, making it a great Easter for anyone who celebrated it. Most people took part in all these family traditions. They will continue their traditions with their children. Hopefully they will carry out for years to come.
Easter Sunday was April 12 and many kids were very excited when they woke up on Easter morning because of the hope of receiving delicious sweets. Most of the high schoolers were pretty much bummed because we are too old for the Easter bunny. However, if you have a younger sibling, you always commit the crime of snatching a jellybean or two from their basket.
The most popular candy on Easter is in fact the jellybean. Anyone who went looking for them on Saturday would know that they were all sold out. Not that I did that or anything. Jellybeans are a classic part of Easter; everybody has them on Easter.
Another favorite on Easter is Chocolate Easter Bunnies. It seems no Easter basket is complete without them. “I love chocolate Easter bunnies because they are a family pastime of ours; Easter wouldn’t be complete without them,” exclaimed freshman Andrea Hill. Hence their sales skyrocket during the Easter season every year.
Along with jellybeans and chocolate bunnies, in our top candy rating would be Peeps. Many students here at Pittsford would agree. These cute marshmallow candies come as bunnies and chicks, and if you’re lucky, you can spot them on a different holiday such as Halloween or Christmas.
Fourth on our list are Cadbury eggs, which happen to be Mr. Hoover’s personal favorite. They only come out on Easter, so they are a rare treat. They are another great Easter tradition. “Cadbury eggs make me happy,” stated junior Jason Smith.
Robin eggs slide into the fifth place on our candy list. These large eggs simulate a malted milk ball. They come shaped as eggs and speckled as if they were real. They are a favorite on Easter.
Though it’s not a candy, Easter grass production is indeed sped up during the Easter season. Everyone knows that no Easter basket is complete without the messy grass that comes in any color you can think of.
Big number seven on our Easter list is a chocolate covered marshmallow bunny. They are not my personal favorite but the sale records show that they are a big favorite on Easter time and their sales skyrocket during the Easter holiday.
The eighth place contender is candy assortments. These are a top seller mostly because they can fit easily into the colorful plastic eggs that many kids hunt for on Easter morning. Let’s face it--what child doesn’t love to wake up to an Easter egg hunt?
Surprisingly, real eggs are a top seller during the Easter season also. Many people carry out the tradition of coloring boiled eggs with their children. It’s a great family activity and anyone can help, young or old. So it’s a popular activity on Easter.
This Easter the weather was absolutely perfect, making it a great Easter for anyone who celebrated it. Most people took part in all these family traditions. They will continue their traditions with their children. Hopefully they will carry out for years to come.
English students use posters to understand “Antigone”
by Emily Hines
Mrs. Davenport’s 10th grade class took a different approach in studying and identifying the root of the play “Antigone,” by completing an assignment which helped the students dig a bit deeper in understanding.
The assignment was to design your own poster illustrating one of the 13 concepts given by the teacher. The concepts were major concepts in the story that had deep meaning. “The poster project was a way to identify a universal theme from ‘Antigone’,” shared Mrs. Davenport. Although, there were a few stipulations, such as the poster needing to include 1-2 sentences about how the concept was related to the character or events in the play, at least four direct quotes from the play that illustrated the concept, and a minimum of eight pictures were required.
The students were asked to include quotes from the play and pictures to back up their theme and to directly apply it to the story. “The students used both creativity and knowledge of the play when they selected pictures or drew images to symbolize this theme,” stated Mrs. Davenport.
The assignment was also popular among the students. “We got to be creative. We could do what we wanted. It wasn’t like a worksheet telling us what to do, but finding the quotes was challenging,” said sophomore Dustin Butler. Being able to use creativity and taking on the challenges along with benefits of “being on your own” in an assignment is something students enjoyed, even if it has a setback or two.
“The assignment gave us a better view of what the play was about,” stated sophomore Heather Mason. “The quotes were challenging, though,” agreed Heather.
Mrs. Davenport’s assignment had a positive effect in helping the students get to know the play better.
Mrs. Davenport’s 10th grade class took a different approach in studying and identifying the root of the play “Antigone,” by completing an assignment which helped the students dig a bit deeper in understanding.
The assignment was to design your own poster illustrating one of the 13 concepts given by the teacher. The concepts were major concepts in the story that had deep meaning. “The poster project was a way to identify a universal theme from ‘Antigone’,” shared Mrs. Davenport. Although, there were a few stipulations, such as the poster needing to include 1-2 sentences about how the concept was related to the character or events in the play, at least four direct quotes from the play that illustrated the concept, and a minimum of eight pictures were required.
The students were asked to include quotes from the play and pictures to back up their theme and to directly apply it to the story. “The students used both creativity and knowledge of the play when they selected pictures or drew images to symbolize this theme,” stated Mrs. Davenport.
The assignment was also popular among the students. “We got to be creative. We could do what we wanted. It wasn’t like a worksheet telling us what to do, but finding the quotes was challenging,” said sophomore Dustin Butler. Being able to use creativity and taking on the challenges along with benefits of “being on your own” in an assignment is something students enjoyed, even if it has a setback or two.
“The assignment gave us a better view of what the play was about,” stated sophomore Heather Mason. “The quotes were challenging, though,” agreed Heather.
Mrs. Davenport’s assignment had a positive effect in helping the students get to know the play better.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
PHS students can do their part, not only on Earth Day, but every day
by Brooke Maxson
As April 22 draws nearer, the students at PHS and all around the world should remember that this marks Earth Day, the day designed for honoring and celebrating many earth-related things including its natural beauty, global unity, and the wonder of the life on our planet. Although there are other days some call Earth Day, the technicalities shouldn’t matter all that much because to people who really care about our earth, every day is Earth Day. I say this because even though there is a specific day we celebrate Earth Day, common sense says it’s impossible to make the earth clean and preserve its beauty in one day. This is why you may see shirts, bags, stickers, etc. that say something along the lines of “Go Green!” There are several ways that even we can make a difference on our earth. A few changes in a billion peoples’ daily routines can make a world of difference. The following are things you, as people of the world, can do to help:
· Try buying less bottled water and convince your parents to use a water filter to purify tap water instead. Buying excessive amounts of bottled water generates large amounts of container waste. Also, the fewer bottles of water you buy, the less money you use, so why not?
· When you’re done with an electronic, don’t throw it in the trash. For example, if your cell phone gets old and it needs replaced, instead of pitching it, you can recycle it. Yes, cell phones are recyclable…and so are other electronics. Throwing these things in the trash builds up mercury and other toxins and can ultimately lead to a problem.
· You personally may not wash the clothes at home, but somebody has to. Whoever it is should try to wash the clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85% of the energy in washing clothes goes to just heating the water.
· Use natural light whenever possible. If you’re leaving a room for more than 15 minutes, it won’t kill you to flip the switch off and save electricity. I’m sure your parents will also appreciate the lower light bill each month.
· Sometimes borrowing is better than owning something. If you want to see a movie and you know you’ll only watch it once or twice, rent it. The same goes for borrowing books from local libraries. This saves money and a lot of resources used for printing excessive amounts of paper.
· Although I’m sure you have all heard this one, you really shouldn’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth. If you brush your teeth for roughly one minute twice a day and your water runs around six gallons a minute, you waste thousands of gallons of water a year. It may not seem like a big deal as part of your daily routine, but wasted water adds up.
· Last, but not least, we should all know by now that we shouldn’t throw paper in the trash that we have used only a portion of. Even if you have used the whole paper front and back, put it in the recycling bin at school. So much paper is wasted because of people who aren’t aware that throwing paper away everyday ultimately leads to the loss of trees to make new paper.
These are only a few of the ways you can do your part on this planet. As Earth Day swings around and Mr. Cushman’s ecology class shows their recycling video, you now know how to make a difference if you decide to.
"Earth Day is the first completely international and universal holiday that the world has ever known. Every other holiday was tied to one place, or some political or special event. This day is tied to Earth itself, and to the place of Earth in the whole solar system.” Margaret Mead -- Earth Day Peace Bell Ceremony United Nations, March 21, 1977
As April 22 draws nearer, the students at PHS and all around the world should remember that this marks Earth Day, the day designed for honoring and celebrating many earth-related things including its natural beauty, global unity, and the wonder of the life on our planet. Although there are other days some call Earth Day, the technicalities shouldn’t matter all that much because to people who really care about our earth, every day is Earth Day. I say this because even though there is a specific day we celebrate Earth Day, common sense says it’s impossible to make the earth clean and preserve its beauty in one day. This is why you may see shirts, bags, stickers, etc. that say something along the lines of “Go Green!” There are several ways that even we can make a difference on our earth. A few changes in a billion peoples’ daily routines can make a world of difference. The following are things you, as people of the world, can do to help:
· Try buying less bottled water and convince your parents to use a water filter to purify tap water instead. Buying excessive amounts of bottled water generates large amounts of container waste. Also, the fewer bottles of water you buy, the less money you use, so why not?
· When you’re done with an electronic, don’t throw it in the trash. For example, if your cell phone gets old and it needs replaced, instead of pitching it, you can recycle it. Yes, cell phones are recyclable…and so are other electronics. Throwing these things in the trash builds up mercury and other toxins and can ultimately lead to a problem.
· You personally may not wash the clothes at home, but somebody has to. Whoever it is should try to wash the clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85% of the energy in washing clothes goes to just heating the water.
· Use natural light whenever possible. If you’re leaving a room for more than 15 minutes, it won’t kill you to flip the switch off and save electricity. I’m sure your parents will also appreciate the lower light bill each month.
· Sometimes borrowing is better than owning something. If you want to see a movie and you know you’ll only watch it once or twice, rent it. The same goes for borrowing books from local libraries. This saves money and a lot of resources used for printing excessive amounts of paper.
· Although I’m sure you have all heard this one, you really shouldn’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth. If you brush your teeth for roughly one minute twice a day and your water runs around six gallons a minute, you waste thousands of gallons of water a year. It may not seem like a big deal as part of your daily routine, but wasted water adds up.
· Last, but not least, we should all know by now that we shouldn’t throw paper in the trash that we have used only a portion of. Even if you have used the whole paper front and back, put it in the recycling bin at school. So much paper is wasted because of people who aren’t aware that throwing paper away everyday ultimately leads to the loss of trees to make new paper.
These are only a few of the ways you can do your part on this planet. As Earth Day swings around and Mr. Cushman’s ecology class shows their recycling video, you now know how to make a difference if you decide to.
"Earth Day is the first completely international and universal holiday that the world has ever known. Every other holiday was tied to one place, or some political or special event. This day is tied to Earth itself, and to the place of Earth in the whole solar system.” Margaret Mead -- Earth Day Peace Bell Ceremony United Nations, March 21, 1977
Monday, April 13, 2009
Lack of response to North Korea’s launch should embarrass U.N.
by Mike Fauls
Oh, America; here we are again. Another threat of terrorism and war on our doorstep with the launch of a North Korean rocket/satellite. And what do the highly paid officials of the world do? Nothing…abso-freakin-lutely nothing.
And here’s the best secret of all--NORTH KOREA BROKE THE U.N.’S OWN LAW! But they still do nothing at all. Judging by the reaction from all of those countries, you could launch all of the missiles that you want from your back yard and murder all of the people that you want to, because rules apparently don’t work here in Crazyville.
All that aside, this really is ridiculous. It’s bad, though, because I could kind of see that they were going to launch it, but the part that just stung at the core was when the rulers of the world do absolutely nothing when someone violates one of their own laws. What kind of people are they?
Some people want to say that they just want to expand their technology to explore space and work on a proper defense. Holy Schnauzer Biscuits, Batman! The missile can reach Alaska; China is saying that we need to leave North Korea alone or else. And yet the U.N. just watches and waits. For what? I don’t know. What I do know, though, is when a kid gets into the cookie jar and just gets a slap on the wrist and a “stern talking” then he’s bound to get into the cookie jar again and again and again.
Oh, America; here we are again. Another threat of terrorism and war on our doorstep with the launch of a North Korean rocket/satellite. And what do the highly paid officials of the world do? Nothing…abso-freakin-lutely nothing.
And here’s the best secret of all--NORTH KOREA BROKE THE U.N.’S OWN LAW! But they still do nothing at all. Judging by the reaction from all of those countries, you could launch all of the missiles that you want from your back yard and murder all of the people that you want to, because rules apparently don’t work here in Crazyville.
All that aside, this really is ridiculous. It’s bad, though, because I could kind of see that they were going to launch it, but the part that just stung at the core was when the rulers of the world do absolutely nothing when someone violates one of their own laws. What kind of people are they?
Some people want to say that they just want to expand their technology to explore space and work on a proper defense. Holy Schnauzer Biscuits, Batman! The missile can reach Alaska; China is saying that we need to leave North Korea alone or else. And yet the U.N. just watches and waits. For what? I don’t know. What I do know, though, is when a kid gets into the cookie jar and just gets a slap on the wrist and a “stern talking” then he’s bound to get into the cookie jar again and again and again.
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