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The Maroon & Gray
Volume LVIII Issue IV
Nutley High School
February 2014
Students show their range at Yuletide Concert
by Angela Salazar
Hundreds of NHS students participated in the Yuletide Concert on
Thursday, December 12, 2013. Members of concert choir, chamber
singers, choralettes, symphonic band, orchestra, and jazz lab presented
seasonal songs to a filled auditorium of family and friends.
For some seniors, the Yuletide concert was a bittersweet experience
because it is their final year performing in this annual event. Senior
choir member Erin Toye felt this realization during her performance
with concert choir. “Personally, this year’s holiday concert was a little
sad for me because it is my senior year and it was my final holiday concert. However, in general the concert flowed with the same amount of
ease it always has, and it was nice to see all the different groups,” said
Toye.
The instrumental section of the show had new additions to this year’s
performance as well as intricate song material. Senior symphonic band
member Josh Small believes that the Yuletide Concert shows the complexity of the songs they perform and gives younger members a new
experience. “ ‘A Showstoppin’ Christmas’ was the most challenging to
perform because of the different style changes throughout the song. . .
(continued on page 2)
photo courtesy of Louis Cela
TUNE IN!: Junior Sabrina Lopez plays the french horn
at the Yuletide Concert in the auditorium on Thursday,
December 12, 2013.
Freshmen hold first masquerade dance
by Lindsay Hargrave
The Class of 2017 had a dance to raise
money for their class on February 7 at
7:30 pm in the gym.
The theme of the dance was masquerade, and students were not allowed in
if they were not wearing a mask. As far
as dress code, students were expected
to dress casually, but girls could wear
simple dresses if they desired. Students
were expected to obey the school dress
code and all school rules at the event.
Freshmen class President Katerina
Robles played a key role in planning the
dance, and was very excited to do so, in
order to bring this new experience to her
class. “My team and I decided that we
could take this opportunity to fundraise
since our class budget was not as high. .
. The money will help in the future with
ticket expenses and anything the class
might want to do . . . Richard Chen, the
treasurer, has done a lot of math to see
where we would break even if a number
photo courtesy of Lindsay Hargrave
of students were to come,” Robles said.
GROOVE
ON!:
Freshmen Class President Kat A freshmen dance is not a typical ocerina
Robles
and
Secretary Averrill Wong plan
currence at NHS, so many students were
the
masquerade
dance,
which was held on Febsurprised when the class of 2017 Student
ruary
7
at
7:30
pm
in
the
gymnasium.
Council announced the event. “There
were a lot of freshman students coming
up to me and asking me to create one [a
dance] since it would be such a long time until we will have the junior
formal,” continued Robles. She does not
believe that it made the traditions of
junior formal and senior prom any less
special, however.
Class of 2017 advisor, Emanuela Andolina helped organize the event. “We decided to have a freshman dance because
of the students. The freshmen expressed
to us that they didn’t want to wait until
they were upperclassmen for a dance. .
.We decided that we could make them
happy and fundraise at the same time
with a dance tailored just for them,” said
Andolina.
That said, the expectation for the turnout and profit of this dance was relatively
hopeful. Freshman Tarin Goldberg believed so as well. “I expect lots of my
friends to attend. I’m looking forward to
lots of food, music, and fun.”
When all was said and done, all who
attended seemed to have enjoyed the
dance, and the Class of 2017 made a
great profit. “The dance was not just successful, it was fun!” said Katerina. “Everybody had a great time with the masquerade theme and we made money for
the class . . . Thanks for the support of
the teachers and classmates who helped
make this possible.”
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photos courtesy of Jonathan Caplan & Emily Boyle
STRUT IT!: Seniors took part in the annual Senior Fashion Show on Friday, January
24th at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. (Left) Katie Hovan (left) and Nick Perrone strut
down the runway in their zoo-themed attire. (Right) Michael Meechan (standing) and
Jonathan Caplan ended the fashion show with the song “Soul Man” from the TV show
“Drake and Josh”. Afterwards, all participants were invited back onto the stage and
Mrs. Minneci, head of the fashion show, was given flowers for coordinating the event.
Yuletide
(continued from page 1)
This performance gave freshmen a better perspective on levels
of achievement, we weren’t able to do that last year.” said Small.
Junior Neinnette Hernandez further elaborates on the new additions to the show and some struggles that came with it. “We were
performing with both wind ensemble, concert band, and symphonic
band and it was a much bigger group than we were used to so balancing sound was a bit harder,” said Hernandez. To these students,
practice makes perfect.
Although balancing school and music may be difficult, Hernandez, Toye, and Small feel as though being part of the music program
has benefited their lives outside the classroom and has made them
well rounded individuals.
“Participating in activities like the Yuletide Concert did help to
give me a new appreciation for music because in preparing music
for the concert we played songs from composers who made different
variations of classic holiday music,” said Hernandez. Small feels as
though this participation helps in many aspects, “being in the music
program teaches each and every one of us to give 110% in absolutely
everything,” said Small. Toye takes these lessons learned in the class
room and applies them in her life, “In addition to boosting my self
confidence, the music program has consistently kept both my body
and mind active: singing a complete classical work can really take
the breathe out of you! I would never, ever trade the amazing experiences I’ve gained through choir,” said Toye.
Another upcoming event for some students in the music program
is the spring play How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This event will be held on March in the auditorium.
FEBRUARY 2014
Next issue’s
highlights
•
MARCH ON: The NHS
marching band performed at the Super
Bowl Halftime Show
with Bruno Mars and the
Red Hot Chili Peppers
on February 2nd.
•
MUSIC TO MY EARS:
The spring musical,
“How to Succeed in
Business Without Really Trying”, premieres
in March. Tickets go on
sale at the end of February!
•
CHANGING
STANDARDS: A number of
NHS students will be piloting a new common assessment called PARCC
(Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers) in
March, which will replace the current HSPA.
News in Brief
Students showcase musical
skills at Battle of the Bands
by Angela Salazar
The junior class held Battle Paul plans to hold similar
of the Bands in the cafeteria on events in the future in order to
Friday, December 13th, 2013. not only showcase student’s
This event allows students and talents, but to also benefit the
graduates the
junior class as
opportunity
a whole. “This
“The bands were all so
to share their
year, we have
incredibly talented and
musical abilimany students
played amazing songs.”
ties and help
who graduated
--Junior class advisor Kerry
the junior class
last year come
Paul
raise money for
back and perfuture
events
form.
Daniel
like formal. Junior class advi- Sasso, who helped organize last
sor Kerry Paul had supervised year, did a bulk of the organizthe event along with the junior ing this year along with the juclass officers and senior Adam nior class officers. The bands
Personette. Some of the musi- were all so incredibly talented
cal entertainment for the night and played amazing songs. We
consisted of performances from plan on doing a larger battle in
senior John Salimbene, juniors the spring, hopefully in the auLindsay Hargrave and Sabastian ditorium,” said Paul. Paul and
Ruiz, and Nutley High School the junior class encourage other
graduates Daniel Sasso and students to join them in future
Danielle Ciminnisi.
fundraisers in the spring.
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EDITORIALS 3
Yo u d o n o t h a v e t o b e “ i n
love” to feel the love on V-Day
Every year when February rolls around, Day plans with your friends could consist
there comes the discussion of Valentine’s of you all going out to dinner together. The
Day. Some people look forward to the holi- point is to appreciate each other’s company
day, while others dread the day of romance and friendship on a day centered on love.
due to the fact that they do not have a “val- However, what if all of your friends have
entine” or someone special to share it with. plans on Valentine’s Day because they
While Valentine’s Day has been coined as have a significant other? Spend the holiday
a day for lovers, those who are not in a ro- with your family, appreciating the love that
mantic relationship can still enjoy it. Why family ties foster. Take the time to show
should you let your relationship status ruin your affection for your parents, siblings,
your
Valengrandparents, or anytine’s Day?
“While Valentine’s Day has been one else you consider
While adfamily. You could
coined as a day for lovers, those have a family game
vertisements,
who are not in a romantic rela- night, movie night, or
greeting cards,
florists, candy
tionship can still enjoy it. Why simply have a meaningful conversation
shops, and all
should you let your relationship with a family memof the other
status ruin your Valentine’s Day?” ber. No matter the
commercial
method chosen for
entities associshowing love towards
ated with Valentine’s Day may lead you to believe that family, the same message will hold, which
you need that “special someone” to appre- is the idea of love and appreciation. While
ciate the holiday, that is not necessarily it is not romantic love, it is still love, which
true. Instead of associating Valentine’s Day deserves to be celebrated on Valentine’s
with only romantic love, why not use the Day.
holiday to celebrate other forms of love? Despite the commercialization of ValenFor instance, spend the day with your clos- tine’s Day as a holiday solely for romantic
est friends or family instead of dwelling love, those who do not have a significant
over being “single”. It is possible to take the other may still enjoy the day. Love can be
romantic love out of Valentine’s Day, and between friends or family members, and
simply enjoy the holiday by appreciating this platonic love should still be recognized
the people who mean the most to you.
on Valentine’s Day. Spending time with the
On Valentine’s Day, instead of moping people who mean the most to you on the
around and complaining about being sin- holiday is a great substitute for the cliché
gle, go out with your friends and do some- idea of needing a “valentine” in order to apthing fun or exciting. You do not have to preciate the day.
do anything extravagant; your Valentine’s
M&G FORUM: Staff Edition
Do you think Governor Chris Christie’s proposal to lengthen the school day and year would be beneficial or detrimental to students?
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Dr. Kathryn Mitchell, guidance counselor:
“It would be an advantage because it opens the doorway
to future opportunities, lifelong hobbies, internship experience, and job shadowing. It gives students other opportunities to learn in a non traditional classroom and gain knowledge that can be used for the rest of your life.”
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Christopher Rosati, history teacher:
“I think it would be detrimental because students would be
a little too tired and teachers would be tired themselves.
Before students get to the corporate world, they should be
able to enjoy what they have now. Let them be kids while
they can.”
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IN-DEPTH 5
Gender Stereotypes: Do you fit the mold?
In society and personal relationships, there are certain expectations that both men and women often feel compelled to fulfill.
While the existence of these stereotypes has long been acknowledged, has the prominence of these perceptions faded? Should
we try to abolish these stereotypes to foster more equitable conditions for all? Is it possible to live in a gender-free society?
Miss Representation: a review
by Ruta Odulak
There are few things in the world that affect the self esteem of women and girls so significantly as the media. Between television, music, movies, magazines and the internet,
the average American teenager spends a total of 65 hours a
week exposed to media. Media is all around us, all the time,
making it extremely influential on our culture, especially on
teenagers who are undergoing major developments in their
lives. With media’s strong hold on its captivated viewers, it
has the power to control what we see and what we believe our
society to be. Jennifer Siebel Newsome, writer, director and
producer of the 2011 documentary Miss Representation, has
drawn back the curtain to reveal the cold hard truths of the
media’s affect on our perception of women. Newsome tells
her story in preparation for her daughter’s birth; she says
that she fears how her daughter’s generation will be affected
by the sexist messages that the media portrays.
For her documentary, Newsome interviews over 30 women and men about their experience in the eyes of the media.
Pat Mitchell, president and CEO of Paley Center for Media,
former president and CEO of PBS, says, “The media is the
message and the messenger, and increasingly a powerful
one.”
In broadcasting, Newsome draws attention to various
ways that women newscasters are objectified; for example,
they may dress inappropriately to get more viewers and often
their networks run stories that degrade women. Newsome
interviews Barbara J. Berg, Ph.D, Historian and author of
Sexism in America, who says, “Most of these conglomerates
really operate with an eye focused on the bottom line, not
fair and balanced reporting.” These conglomerates are companies that own various networks, their impact all the more
influential because of their wide range of ownership. Jennifer Pozner, executive director of Women in Media and News,
author of Reality Bites Back says, “More minutes are devoted every year to celebrity news, to gossip. Why? Because it’s
cheap. Fifteen years ago, it would have been unthinkable for
Britney Spears’ panties to be a breaking headline on CNN.”
When these networks include stories that focus on the objectification of women as the headline, it shows all those who
read it, or watch it, that those topics are important, and it
virtually instructs people to judge the less important things
about women, such as their appearance, as opposed to their
thoughts or accomplishments.
Newsome gives many examples of times that major
broadcasting networks draw attention to the hair, clothes
and overall appearance of female politicians, whereas male
politicians are not perceived in this way. Therefore the media strictly pays attention to their thoughts.
Newsome says that the media also often reverts to name
calling of women, something which male politicians are
hardly accustomed to. In the documentary a photo of an article released by New York Magazine about Hillary Clinton
and Sarah Palin, entitled “The Bitch and the Ditz,” covers the
common stereotypes against women that set them back. (continued on page 6)
Gender stereotypes are apparent in literature
by Angela Salazar
Gender stereotypes have been challenged in literature for centuries. Authors have been challenging gender stereotypes in
their works of literature for centuries. Many of these works have made their way into high school classrooms around the world.
The following is a list of pieces of literature that have challenged these stereotypes.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Good Earth by Pearl Buck
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
Macbeth by Shakespeare
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Lysistrata by Aristophanes
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Hamlet by Shakespeare
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
“The Wife of Bath” by Geoffrey Chaucer
Students give insight on male stereotypes
by Abigail Gardener and Teresa Palase
People in many countries around the world feel that gender inequali- “Any guy who doesn’t go along with this cookie-cutter ideal our society
ties persist in their communities despite a general consensus that these has created can be criticized for not being a ‘real man’.”
disparities should be remedied, according to Pew Research. Many Nut- The key to changing these stereotypes is acknowledging that we, as
ley High School students hold the same opinion. While the existence individuals, continue to perpetuate them. For example, if a man challenges these social norms people
of gender stereotypes is acknowlmay question his manliness, but a
edged by society, efforts to change
“Males are perceived to always be in the
woman would be praised if she did
these opinions are often lacking.
position of power, whether that be in socithe same. Senior Brandon Kwan
Male stereotypes persevere in
said, “Some people will judge and
both society and personal relaety or personal relationships. The male is
others will not. Depending on what
tionships. The focus of these stesupposed to be the fierce protector and an
aspect of the ‘social norm’ is broken,
reotypes lies within the question
object of blind loyalty, which to me sounds
of dominance. Junior Julia Mcsome guys will be more scrutinized
Carthy said, “The idea of a relathan others.” Senior Melissa Holmore like a dog than a person.”
lfelder finds herself unintentiontionship of equal parts give and
--Junior Julia McCarthy
take seems out of the question.
ally projecting this perception. Hollfelder said, “I too, am prey to this
Males are perceived to always be
trap of the mind. I’m not trying to
in the position of power, whether
that be in society or personal relationships. The male is supposed to be say it’s wrong, but merely acknowledge its existence.” McCarthy bethe fierce protector and an object of blind loyalty, which to me sounds lieves that in order to begin to make a change in the way males are
more like a dog than a person.” This perception of how a man should perceived self-reflection is necessary. She said, “The only way to change
act, the typical “macho man”, leads to certain expectations all men must the way society views something is to change ourselves. Spreading the
meet. If a male does not act as expected, he is likely to be criticized. Ju- message of love and acceptance through education is the only route to
equality and understanding.” (continued on page 7)
nior John McCullough has similar beliefs. McCullough said,
illustration by Cassandra Rebutoc
ROLE REVERSAL!: Many high school
students often expect their peers to act
a certain way, specifically according to
the stereotypical gender roles that society has created. That is to say, most guys
are expected to act “macho” and strictly
masculine, whereas most girls are expected to act feminine. When people deviate from their supposed role, they are
vulnerable to criticism from peers who
may be less open-minded or are “uncomfortable” with the fact that males
may sometimes act “girly” and females
can act like “jocks”. The idea that a male
should not act effeminate and a female
should not act masculine is outdated
and tired. We at The Maroon and Gray
feel that people should be able to act according to their most authentic selves,
regardless of what is expected of them.
Since gender roles are a concept we perpetuate, it is up to us to abolish these stereotypes and “break the norm”.
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FEBRUARY 2014
Remembering Dr. King’s legacy
by Abigail Gardener
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an incredible person. During contributions he made to our country. However, his legacy should
the 1960’s, he became one of the most respected advocates for the not be remembered just one day a year. The values and ideals he beCivil Rights Movement and African American equality in America. lieved in and preached to others should be remembered all the time.
Among other things, he was on the execu Dr. King believed in loving your fellow man,
tive committee for the National Associano matter what race or background he comes
“Racism is still a huge issue that cantion for the Advancement of Colored People
from, and in judging people for their pernot be wiped out by just one person;
(NAACP), organized the Montgomery Bus
sonal qualities and not by the color of their
but if we all take the time every day to
Boycott that desegregated the buses, and
skin. He believed in peace and that nonviolive our lives the way Dr. King did, to
was the leader of the 1963 March on Washlent methods were the best way to make a
advocate peace and love and no racial
ington. In 1964, he became the youngest
change. He hoped to see a world where evjudgment, we can continue his legacy
person to win the Nobel Peace Prize for
eryone could love each other regardless of
and bring honor to his memory, and
civil rights and social justice, and the Civil
race.
continue to improve the country he
Rights Act of 1964 was passed due to his efAlthough our country has taken great
forts. He endured violent retaliation to his
strides
against racism, unfortunately it still
worked so hard for.”
nonviolent methods with grace and dignity.
exists today. People still judge others based
His “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and “I
on racial stereotypes or because they may
Have a Dream” speech are famous works
look different, and considering how hard
that are still read today by many people, especially students.
Dr. King worked to achieve his dream of racial equality, that is a sad
We all know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We’ve been taught truth. Racism is still a huge issue that cannot be wiped out by just
about him and his nonviolent protesting methods since elementary one person; but if we all take the time every day to live our lives the
school. We read his speeches as assignments in English class. On way Dr. King did, to advocate peace and love and no racial judgment,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which already passed on January 20th, we can continue his legacy and bring honor to his memory, and conwe celebrated and remembered the amazing person he was and the tinue to improve the country he worked so hard for.
Miss Representation
(continued from page 4)
Newsome gives many examples of times that major broadcasting
networks draw attention to the hair, clothes and overall appearance
of female politicians, whereas male politicians are not perceived in
this way. The media, it seems, hightens the public’s concern with
these insignificant details.
Newsome says that the media also often reverts to name calling
of women, something which occurs less often with males. In the
documentary, a photo of an article released by New York Magazine
about Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, entitled “The Bitch and the
Ditz,” covers the common stereotypes against women that set them
back. Politics are often projected and considered to be male, and
Newsome notes that this notion projected by the media often dissuades girls from aspiring to get involved in politics. Due to the lack
of prominent females in political leadership roles, Marian Wright
Edelman says, “You can’t be what you can’t see”.
Newsome notes that between 1937 and 2005 there were only
thirteen female protagonists in animated films; all of them except
one had the aspiration of finding romance. Lisa Ling, executive producer and host of OWN’s “Our America” says, “As a culture women
are brought up to just be kind of fundamentally insecure and always looking for the time when that knight on a horse will come
and rescue us or provide for us.” Entertainment treats women as
though they are obsessed with finding love, and if they are not, they
are cold hearted and shut off from emotion. Caroline Heldman,
Ph.D, Associated Professor of Political Science Occidental College
says, “When it comes to leaders in entertainment media, we see the
‘bitchy’ boss who has sacrificed family and love to make it where
she is.” Newsome says that when our society watches these entertainment programs, girls get the idea that their job is only to look
for love and a man to care for them, and the boys get the idea that
women should not be in a position of power, and if they are, they
have sacrificed their “primary” roles as wives and mothers.
Women are also treated with crude onscreen violence, and Newsome gives examples of studies that have been made by organizations such as The National Medical Association, The FCC and The
Centers for Disease Control. All these studies show that the vio-
lence that the media inspires can dangerously influence people to
think that these actions are tolerable. Despite the results of several
studies, no policy changes have been made and it appears money
has become the major motivator. Michael Eisner, former CEO of
The Walt Disney Co., said in an internal memo, “We have no obligation to make history. We have no obligation to make art. We
have no obligation to make a statement. To make money is our only
objective.”
Newsome explains that women are extremely objectified in advertizing and provides countless images in ads where women are
looked upon as items and are treated with actions that promote violence. Media Educator Frank W. Baker says, “Girls between eleven
and fourteen see, on average, 500 ads a day.” Newsome explains
that if girls, during this major state of development, are seeing this
many advertisements of photoshopped women who portray an unattainable body image, they will get a false idea of what they are
expected to look like. Senior scholar Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D, says,
“Turning a human being into a thing is almost always the first step
toward justifying violence against that person.”
Newsome highlights the reasons why advertising companies are
producing these images that objectify women and promote violence
towards them. Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, Lawyer,
and Professor of Civil Rights at Stanford University, says, “People
try to do more shocking and shocking things to break through the
clutter and often times they resort to violent images, or sexually
offensive images or demeaning images ‘cause they know it’ll get attention. The problem is kids are exposed to that with very little or
no mediation.”
Ultimately, a large shift in society’s perception of women needs
to occur for progress in these areas to be seen. Newsome says that
it is crucial that we “find a way to change this culture. We need to
shift our focus from the bottom line to one of social responsibility.”
She says it is essential “to challenge the media conglomerates to
value women for more than their youth, beauty and sexuality...We
need to encourage women to discover their true power so they can
become leaders, and we must support them on their journey.”
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Heard in the
hallways
If you take a moment to stop and
listen, you can hear some interesting tidbits of conversations among
students between classes. The following quotes were collected by Maroon & Gray staff members:
“That’s my favorite Jesus
quote.”
“He’s not a boy . . . he’s a
pterodactyl.”
“If you die in Canada you die
in real life.”
“He was no normal angel
. . . he was a meatball with
wings.”
“I need you to tell me everything you know about Alec
Baldwin.”
“You know I love you, but
you’re not nachos.”
“Hold my hand. I’m ugly.”
“I didn’t expect your dad to
be Drake.”
“If you’re going to be fat you
HAVE to commit to it.”
“You know my swag, not my
story.”
“I’m going to hell. I’ll bring
the map.”
FEATURES 7
Zoology Club cares for animals
by Teresa Palase
Students now have the opportunity good health.”
to participate in a new club at Nutley Besides taking care of all of the aniHigh School. Junior Stephanie Quin- mals in the science wing, the Zoology
tana, along with science teachers Jo- Club has also embarked on a project
seph Simko and Cheryl DeSimone, involving the terrapins, which is a type
formed the Zoology Club out of an in- of turtle. There are currently terrapins
terest in caring for various types of ani- living in the science wing, and the Zomals.
ology Club is
The idea to
helping to raise
create the Zoolthem.
Simko
ogy Club was
said, “The terproposed
by
rapins probably
Quintana after
have the most
the number of
interesting story
animals living
behind
them.
in various sciThey are part of
ence classrooms
a program called
increased
as
Head
Start
well as the difwhich is being
ferent
species
run by Dr. John
of animals that
Wnek, a prorequire specialfessor at Ocean
ized care. “In
County College.
addition to the
We are helping
king snakes and
to raise the terred-eared slider
rapins here in
turtles
which
Nutley, but we
have been here
photo by Teresa Palase will eventually
for years, we FEEDING TIME!: Junior Kayla Mon- release
them
have more re- teiro feeds the terrapins during a back into Barcently acquired club meeting.
negat Bay later
a
chinchilla,
this year. Each
painted
lady
week the terrabutterflies, fiddler crabs, and terrapins. pins are weighed and measured, and
Some animals are donated by residents the data will be given to Dr. Wnek at
of Nutley, while others come to us from the end of the program.” The project inelementary schools in the district after volving the terrapins is the club’s main
the students there are done learning activity besides tending to all of the othabout them,” said Simko. With all of er animals.
these diverse creatures, it is important The Zoology Club meets nearly evthat they receive the proper care and ery day after school due to the constant
attention that they require. The Zool- need to provide for the animals. Junior
ogy Club maintains their care by clean- club member Dana Testa advocates the
ing cages or tanks, as well as by feeding importance of this club, not only for the
and handling the animals. Quintana be- benefits to the animals they care for, but
lieves that the most challenging aspect for the members’ benefit as well. Testa
of running the Zoology Club is trying said, “I believe this club is important to
to maintain the well-being of all the our community because it gives people
various animals. Quintana said, “[The a new perspective on animals and their
biggest challenge is that] as there are lives. It helps build connections bea lot of animals who all need such dif- tween people and animals.” The club
ferent care, it’s hard to keep them all in meets in room 130 and new members
are always welcome.
Male stereotypes
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Society is progressing slowly, despite acknowledging that these changes are necessary. McCullough said, “It’s hard to change
society’s viewpoints, but things are improving. People have become more accepting of
“We need to be more accepting of people’s
individual choices, and not force them
into any kind of mold.”
--junior John McCullough
deviation from society’s conventions, but we
still have a ways to go. We need to be more
accepting of people’s individual choices,
and not force them into any kind of mold.”
8 SPORTS
MAROON AND GRAY
FEBRUARY 2014
Hockey team enjoys support from fans
by Samantha Panso and JiannaMarie Padilla
With a record of 13-8-2, the Raider hockey team looks to fans for their enthusiastic
support. Junior Captain Mike Frade thinks
their huge fan base has contributed a great
deal to their recent wins. Frade said, “I do
think our fans help us a lot. When there is a
big crowd we always seem to play with a lot
more energy.”
Many fans try not to miss any of the Raider’s games. Junior Tyler Ross is a regular at
the hockey games. Ross said, “I try to go to
the games as often as possible. There is a
game almost every week so you will always
have an opportunity to go.”
Like Ross, many other fans enjoy going
with their friends to support the team. Senior Jonathan Riecker often attends hockey
games with his friends. Riecker said, “My
favorite part is to go there with my friends
and have fun at the game and also to see our
Nutley Raiders win!”
The Raider fans all enjoy going to the
hockey games for the excitement and the
chills of seeing a good game. Junior Sydney
Casale enjoys the excitement of the hockey
games. Casale said, “Everybody, especially
me, loves to see the players get rough on the
photo courtesy of Sam Panso
TWERK!: “The Greenman” pumps
up fans at a hockey game against
Livingston. Nutley beat the Lancers 5-3.
ice. It’s more exciting. Plus, when Nutley
scores we get to chant.”
Many of the fans have different reasons
or attending the games, whether it’s seeing
hockey fights, friends score, or a fun night
out. Junior Jesse DeFuria attends the games
for his friends on the team. DeFuria said, “I
love having the chance to be with my friends
and cheer for my friends that are on the
team. Having someone I know score a goal
is my favorite thing because we all go crazy.”
One of the most popular fans for the Raiders is known as “The Greenman.” Ross said,
“The Greenman brings a sense of humor to
the game. He messes with the opposite team
and their fans. Sometimes he takes it too far
which causes the security to escort him out
which is even funnier.” Junior Frank Malanga said, “He brings energy to the crowd. He
gets into the other teams’ heads by running
over and ‘twerking’ and dancing around
them.”
Varsity Coach Eric Puzio said his present
team has a lot of depth. “[The team is] fixed
on making runs in the league and state playoffs,” he said. Frade agrees, hoping that their
strong fan base will help get them there.
“The fans are not a distraction because on
the ice while you’re playing you just block
out the noise and focus on the play,” he said.
Bowling teams finish season with greater skill, camaraderie
by Abigail Gardener
The boys and girls bowling teams headed
into their seasons with solid records from last
year. The girls team came in second place last
year and the boys team had a 98-4 record.
Even with this success, the teams didn’t feel
too much pressure to repeat the past. The
boys team captain senior Chris Monda said,
“We didn’t pressure ourselves over the past.”
Although they hoped to keep up their winning streak, the bowling teams’ most important goal this year was focusing on improving
their game and having fun. Early in the season, Coach George Ackerman said, “My goal
this year is for our new and younger players
to develop a love for the game and the consistency needed to compete and succeed.”
In order to do this, the teams had to concentrate on developing their skills and improving on their weaknesses. One of the biggest goals for both teams skills-wise was to
work on getting their spares. Ackerman said,
“Our biggest challenge again was consistency
in making our spares. We needed to practice
this part of our game on a daily basis. Conversion of spares has always been the most
important part of our game, and, in the past
Nutley has been very consistent. Our challenge was to master this part of the game.”
Belleville proved to be the biggest competition for the boys team, while Bloomfield
and Mt. St. Dominic were challenging matches for the girls. Junior team captain Laura
Lambroschino said, “Bloomfield is a very
skilled team and have always been known
to be undefeated. . . I organized more team
photo courtesy of Laura Lambroschino
SPARE!: Sophomore Chris Liloia
sends a ball down the lane to try
for a spare.
practices to work on our spares. This allowed us to have a definite chance to
beat Bloomfield.” Ultimately, the Raiders lost
to Bloomfield on January 15 but managed to
defeat Mt. St. Dominic later in the month.
Lambroschino proved to be a valuable
player on the girls varsity team this year along
with junior Brittany Grabowski. Monda and
senior Vincent Amato were also important
players on the boys team. Considering both
teams were relatively young this year, the
help of the older players was much needed
and appreciated. Ackerman said, “Aside from
seniors Vin Amato and Chris Monda, this
year’s team was younger and inexperienced
at the varsity level. The sophomores really
stepped it up, showed a great deal of maturity, and continued to improve day to day. The
girls were led by junior Brittany Grabowski
and junior Laura Lambroschino, and also relied on younger players to pick up the slack.”
A love for the game, as well as the comeraderie that games and practices provide, are
the primary reasons many team members try
out for the team. Lambroschino said, “[Bowling] is a lot of fun and once you join you become a part of the bowling family. We all
help each other out and show each other the
proper techniques. It is a lot of fun and it is
something you can pursue for the rest of your
life.”
Ackerman hopes that most of his bowlers will continue with the sport throughout
their lives. He said, “Bowling is one of the few
sports that can be enjoyed by the very young
and up.