Hey guys!
Sorry about the long wait of the summer and the beginning of the year!
The Eagle Eye has been adjusting to many new changes. We have a new advisor, a new staff, and we are moving our newspaper to print and when we get it up and running we are going to have a new website. But until then, we are going to do our best with updating here.
Thanks for staying loyal to all of the staff here at the Eagle Eye!
Thanks!
Sadie Jackson, Eagle Eye editor
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Eagle Eye newspaper enjoys year of writing, listening and visiting
By Eagle Eye news staff
The TAHS Eagle Eye student newspaper’s 15 full-time and five part-time staff members wrote approximately five hundred stories during the 2011-2012 school year.
“We launched the Eagle Eye blog in October,” Jennie Kobuck and Devon Wiser, student editors, said. “Since then we’ve had about 3000 page views.”
In addition to posting articles on the blog, the Eagle Eye news staff enjoyed seeing their stories published in The Daily Herald, TyNotes and The Outdoor News.
“I was offered a columnist spot for the Herald,” Corey Snyder, junior, said. “If I wasn’t so busy, I would have taken them up on the offer.”
Mark and Gail Nale, outdoor writers/freelance photographers, Cory Dobrowolsky, Altoona Mirror Special Sections Coordinator and Ron Bracken, former sports editor of the Centre Daily Times, visited the Eagle Eye newsroom to share their journalistic experiences with the class.
“It was cool to have my grandfather as a guest speaker,” Kylie Barony, granddaughter of Bracken, said. “He’s such a great writer. I hope someday I can write as well as him.”
On Thursday, May 17, 2012 ten members of the Eagle Eye staff took their third annual field trip to the Newseum in Washington D.C., where they walked beside the Berlin Wall, peered into the Unabomber’s cabin, discussed the sports photography of Neil Leifer, read Today’s Front Pages, perused historic newspapers and magazines, took a class on censorship and viewed Pulitzer Prize-winning pictures. Afterwards the group visited the National Gallery of Art’s East Building and Sculpture Garden, followed by the Thomas Jefferson and the Franklin D. Roosevelt memorials.
“I especially enjoyed the Newseum’s HP New Media Gallery,” Sadie Jackson stated. “Seeing my face on the big screen was pretty neat.”
Other Eagle Eye highlights of the year included: circle time, Renaissance Sundae Bars, ballot counting, brunch at the Eagle Inn, and purple tie-dye t-shirts.
“We had a great year together,” Ms. Dobrowolsky, newspaper advisor, stated. “I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to teach and to learn from this group of kids.”
The TAHS Eagle Eye student newspaper’s 15 full-time and five part-time staff members wrote approximately five hundred stories during the 2011-2012 school year.
“We launched the Eagle Eye blog in October,” Jennie Kobuck and Devon Wiser, student editors, said. “Since then we’ve had about 3000 page views.”
In addition to posting articles on the blog, the Eagle Eye news staff enjoyed seeing their stories published in The Daily Herald, TyNotes and The Outdoor News.
“I was offered a columnist spot for the Herald,” Corey Snyder, junior, said. “If I wasn’t so busy, I would have taken them up on the offer.”
Mark and Gail Nale, outdoor writers/freelance photographers, Cory Dobrowolsky, Altoona Mirror Special Sections Coordinator and Ron Bracken, former sports editor of the Centre Daily Times, visited the Eagle Eye newsroom to share their journalistic experiences with the class.
“It was cool to have my grandfather as a guest speaker,” Kylie Barony, granddaughter of Bracken, said. “He’s such a great writer. I hope someday I can write as well as him.”
On Thursday, May 17, 2012 ten members of the Eagle Eye staff took their third annual field trip to the Newseum in Washington D.C., where they walked beside the Berlin Wall, peered into the Unabomber’s cabin, discussed the sports photography of Neil Leifer, read Today’s Front Pages, perused historic newspapers and magazines, took a class on censorship and viewed Pulitzer Prize-winning pictures. Afterwards the group visited the National Gallery of Art’s East Building and Sculpture Garden, followed by the Thomas Jefferson and the Franklin D. Roosevelt memorials.
“I especially enjoyed the Newseum’s HP New Media Gallery,” Sadie Jackson stated. “Seeing my face on the big screen was pretty neat.”
Other Eagle Eye highlights of the year included: circle time, Renaissance Sundae Bars, ballot counting, brunch at the Eagle Inn, and purple tie-dye t-shirts.
“We had a great year together,” Ms. Dobrowolsky, newspaper advisor, stated. “I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to teach and to learn from this group of kids.”
TAHS athletes compete at PIAA District 6 Championships
By Corey Snyder
Tyrone’s athletes that competed in the 2012 PIAA district 6 championships put in a spectacular showing with two athletes moving onto the State Championships at Shippensburg University next weekend Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26.
Tyrone’s men’s team finished 13 with a total of 24 points and the women’s team tallied up 14 points while finishing 14th.
On the men’s side Charles Wilson-Adams, junior, took first in the high jump with a height of 6’4” qualifying for the State meet. Wilson-Adams also competed in the long jump with a distance of 19’ 7.5” placing ninth and scratched on all three attempts in the triple jump.
"I think I was just tired from the other two jumping events I had to do,'' Wilson-Adams, a junior, said. “I wanted to get one good jump in the triple jump and qualify for states, and then just focus on the high jump. But I kept scratching in the triple jump, so I had to keep doing it. I was just tired and couldn't to anything.''
Nick Patton, senior, had a disappointing day when he re-aggravated his hamstring injury while running the 100m. Patton has been to states since his freshman year and this year was heartbreaking for the senior.
"It's hard, especially my last year. I wanted to go out big and improve all my times. It [stinks] just getting hurt so early in the year and tying to come back just for today,'' Patton said, halting to wipe his eyes after getting a hug from his mother. "It's heartbreaking. It just wasn't meant to be this year.''
Cody Dickson, senior, and Corey Snyder, junior, competed in the javelin throw while both placing. Dickson placed 8th with a distance of 152’ 5”. Snyder qualified for the state meet with a distance of 174’ 2” while placing 2nd.
Hayden Zook, junior, competed in the 800m run placing 9th with a time of 2:06.78. Zook also competed in the 1600m setting a new personal record and placing 4th with a time of 4:38.17.
Aleic Hunter, freshman competed in the 400m dash and finished up 13th with a time of 54.92.
For the girls the 4x100m team finished 7th with a time of 53.37. Jordyn Swogger, sophomore, placed third in the 100m dash with a time of 13.11. Swogger also competed in the 200m dash finishing fourth. Michaela Diehl, freshman, placed eighth in the 400m with a time of 63.35. Lexi Patton, sophomore, competed in the 200m finishing eleventh.
Wilson-Adams and Snyder qualified for the State Championship Meet at Shippensburg University, Wilson-Adams in the high jump, and Snyder in the Javelin Friday, May 25, and Saturday, Ma
Tyrone’s athletes that competed in the 2012 PIAA district 6 championships put in a spectacular showing with two athletes moving onto the State Championships at Shippensburg University next weekend Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26.
Tyrone’s men’s team finished 13 with a total of 24 points and the women’s team tallied up 14 points while finishing 14th.
On the men’s side Charles Wilson-Adams, junior, took first in the high jump with a height of 6’4” qualifying for the State meet. Wilson-Adams also competed in the long jump with a distance of 19’ 7.5” placing ninth and scratched on all three attempts in the triple jump.
"I think I was just tired from the other two jumping events I had to do,'' Wilson-Adams, a junior, said. “I wanted to get one good jump in the triple jump and qualify for states, and then just focus on the high jump. But I kept scratching in the triple jump, so I had to keep doing it. I was just tired and couldn't to anything.''
Nick Patton, senior, had a disappointing day when he re-aggravated his hamstring injury while running the 100m. Patton has been to states since his freshman year and this year was heartbreaking for the senior.
"It's hard, especially my last year. I wanted to go out big and improve all my times. It [stinks] just getting hurt so early in the year and tying to come back just for today,'' Patton said, halting to wipe his eyes after getting a hug from his mother. "It's heartbreaking. It just wasn't meant to be this year.''
Cody Dickson, senior, and Corey Snyder, junior, competed in the javelin throw while both placing. Dickson placed 8th with a distance of 152’ 5”. Snyder qualified for the state meet with a distance of 174’ 2” while placing 2nd.
Hayden Zook, junior, competed in the 800m run placing 9th with a time of 2:06.78. Zook also competed in the 1600m setting a new personal record and placing 4th with a time of 4:38.17.
Aleic Hunter, freshman competed in the 400m dash and finished up 13th with a time of 54.92.
For the girls the 4x100m team finished 7th with a time of 53.37. Jordyn Swogger, sophomore, placed third in the 100m dash with a time of 13.11. Swogger also competed in the 200m dash finishing fourth. Michaela Diehl, freshman, placed eighth in the 400m with a time of 63.35. Lexi Patton, sophomore, competed in the 200m finishing eleventh.
Wilson-Adams and Snyder qualified for the State Championship Meet at Shippensburg University, Wilson-Adams in the high jump, and Snyder in the Javelin Friday, May 25, and Saturday, Ma
Song of the week: “My Wish”
By Sadie Jackson
The last song of the week for year is “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts.
I chose this song because I wanted to do something in honor of all the seniors.
I am really going to miss the seniors for next year, especially the ones in my “newspaper family.”
The lyrics say just what I want to when words fail me:
“My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish”
Some of Rascal Flatts other popular songs are “God Bless the Broken Road” and “Sarabeth (Skin)”
The last song of the week for year is “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts.
I chose this song because I wanted to do something in honor of all the seniors.
I am really going to miss the seniors for next year, especially the ones in my “newspaper family.”
The lyrics say just what I want to when words fail me:
“My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish”
Some of Rascal Flatts other popular songs are “God Bless the Broken Road” and “Sarabeth (Skin)”
My final spiel before disuniting from the Eagle Eye and TASD
By Ron Greene
Growing up in Tyrone withholds pros as well as cons. The activities you see day to day are life changing, as I assume any hometown could/should be. If you read the Daily Herald, you’re probably following this. Tyrone is extremely active with drugs, and being a teenager makes for a much more strenuous decision. Teenagers are very prone to following influences from their friends, music preferences, and the “in” crowd. Personally I’ve never fell victim to peer pressure or ever once believed anything that I haven’t experienced for myself. Some call that stubborn, I call it aware…and I’m aware that I practically know nothing, which is even more incentive to learn more. Tyrone is jam-packed with great people, people who would drop on a dime to give a stranger a helping hand. But with good there is always bad, and as some people generously give, selfish others take everything they can.
Luckily I chose a great group of friends. I can honestly say they are a truly irreplaceable crew. Each has their own unique personality; it’s the perfect blend of diversity. Caleb- Intelligence, Shawn- Discipline, Josh- Modesty, Ryan- Wisdom. Anytime I have ever had a situation I was overwhelmed with, they always were eager to give a helping hand.
Although I have been given most material items from my parents, I have gained a lot of my overall knowledge from day-to-day activities, paying close attention to my friends and surrounding peers, as well as teachers around me. I take in what I see, and put out what I feel.
Growing up in Tyrone withholds pros as well as cons. The activities you see day to day are life changing, as I assume any hometown could/should be. If you read the Daily Herald, you’re probably following this. Tyrone is extremely active with drugs, and being a teenager makes for a much more strenuous decision. Teenagers are very prone to following influences from their friends, music preferences, and the “in” crowd. Personally I’ve never fell victim to peer pressure or ever once believed anything that I haven’t experienced for myself. Some call that stubborn, I call it aware…and I’m aware that I practically know nothing, which is even more incentive to learn more. Tyrone is jam-packed with great people, people who would drop on a dime to give a stranger a helping hand. But with good there is always bad, and as some people generously give, selfish others take everything they can.
Luckily I chose a great group of friends. I can honestly say they are a truly irreplaceable crew. Each has their own unique personality; it’s the perfect blend of diversity. Caleb- Intelligence, Shawn- Discipline, Josh- Modesty, Ryan- Wisdom. Anytime I have ever had a situation I was overwhelmed with, they always were eager to give a helping hand.
Although I have been given most material items from my parents, I have gained a lot of my overall knowledge from day-to-day activities, paying close attention to my friends and surrounding peers, as well as teachers around me. I take in what I see, and put out what I feel.
Pinter becomes MS principal
By Sadie Jackson
Mrs. Pinter, HS English teacher, is set to become the TA Middle School Dean of students.
Pinter is looking forward to working with the MS staff the most.
“They [MS staff] are the most dedicated group of people who are clearly all about the kids regardless of what they have to do,” Pinter stated.
She is preparing herself by talking to a lot of people and reading a lot about the position.
This job-change will not be the first time Pinter has worked with MS students. She has taught grades 6th-12th.
Pinter has been teacher for a total of fifteen years. Her student teaching was done in Ohio. She spent two years teaching at a school in Durham City, NC, four years at Chapel Hill in Carraboro, NC and eight years here at TAM&HS.
Although Pinter is excited to take her new position, she will miss her current position.
“I am ready for a new challenge,” Pinter explained, “I want to be a bigger part of this school district and not just a classroom teacher”
The biggest change for Pinter is that her schedule “won’t be driven by a bell.”
What Pinter will miss the most about teaching in the classroom is the constant connection with kids and getting the students to talk about more than just a book—using a book to talk about more important issues.
“My first high school class was when I team taught with Mr. Cammarata. It was a class of sixteen students and they often played pranks on me. I’m still very close with a few of them. There are a couple that I regularly keep in touch with,” Pinter shared about her favorite memory.
“Mrs. Pinter is the best English teacher I’ve ever had,” Lucy Raftery, sophomore stated, “I will definitely miss her next year!”
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Dr. Murphy resigns from Tyrone Area
By Rebecca Fry and Ashley Harker
After one year as High School Dean of Students to his band director job, Dr. Murphy has resigned from TAHS.
Murphy is now going to attend a school in Scranton area as an assistant principal. He decided to move there because of the job offer and how it will benefit both his career and his family. Though his wife Kina has to find a new job, she supports his decision to move 100%. They are excited to live closer to both of their families. Murphy’s dog will also benefit from moving, because in the long run, they plan on buying a house. So, their Italian Greyhound will be able to have a big yard to run and play. And, one day hopefully, they plan on adopting a Greyhound rescue dog.
Murphy has gone through multiple changes in his teaching career throughout the last five years here at TAHS. Many memories have been made and cherished by both him and his students.
Kati Koback, senior, said that while only having Dr. Murphy for one year as dean, she still wishes, “Good luck to him and his new job.”
As band director, some of Murphy’s best memories have come from all of the rehearsals and the hard working students that have made the band what it is today. As dean, some of Murphy’s best memories have come from watching some of the high school’s students turn their lives around by listening to his advice and working harder to manage both their attitudes and their grades.
Murphy said that accepting the job of dean has affected him a lot. He said, “I am a lot less fun. In band, whatever we built was based on a fun work environment. As dean, I have a different perspective. I have to take myself a lot more seriously.”
The interviewing process for the assistant principal job was three weeks. He was notified that he was able to accept the job, and had only two days to decide if he was going to take the job or not!
“It’s one of the harder [decisions] I’ve ever made,” Murphy said.
Murphy said that his band students will be upset at first when he leaves, but they will support his decision. He hopes that the school will find the right person to take over his position as band director.
Emily Jamison, junior, said that the year that Murphy came to Tyrone as a high school band director, she wanted to quit the band in her middle school career. Murphy advised her to stick to it just one more year and trust that things will fall into place. She did, and has never regretted that decision. Since then, she has become a drum major, a part of the jazz band, marching band, and more. She said that because of him, she “is honestly a better person and musician.”
She went on to say, “I won’t ever forget what he’s taught me.”
Murphy says that anytime someone leaves, there is a grieving period; but the group grows even stronger as a whole. The school board is committed to find an “energetic and passionate teacher” to fill Murphy’s place as band director.
Jamison said that she would miss Murphy’s daily stories. She’d also miss being able to talk to him when she’d need a friend to talk to about her problems. She said that her perspectives haven’t changed when it comes to him becoming dean this year. It has been harder for the band students to keep up their level of musicianship. She goes on saying that hearing students badmouth Murphy is hard to hear when she knows him on more of a personal basis enough to know that he’s an awesome and hardworking teacher.
Mrs. Hipp said, “Dr. Murphy is just about the best band director ever. He is really inspirational both to students and faculty. I really learned a lot from him and will really miss him next year.”
Murphy has taught the longest here at Tyrone, a total of five years. He said that this was his best band that he’s ever had. Murphy said teaching at Tyrone has “been the best experience as a teacher.” As a dean, Murphy said that he is much more sympathetic towards other deans and principals in their hard jobs that they have.
There are many students that want to follow in his footsteps and Murphy shares his advice with them: “Work incredibly hard because sometimes in the absence of leadership, things still need to get done.”
After one year as High School Dean of Students to his band director job, Dr. Murphy has resigned from TAHS.
Murphy is now going to attend a school in Scranton area as an assistant principal. He decided to move there because of the job offer and how it will benefit both his career and his family. Though his wife Kina has to find a new job, she supports his decision to move 100%. They are excited to live closer to both of their families. Murphy’s dog will also benefit from moving, because in the long run, they plan on buying a house. So, their Italian Greyhound will be able to have a big yard to run and play. And, one day hopefully, they plan on adopting a Greyhound rescue dog.
Murphy has gone through multiple changes in his teaching career throughout the last five years here at TAHS. Many memories have been made and cherished by both him and his students.
Kati Koback, senior, said that while only having Dr. Murphy for one year as dean, she still wishes, “Good luck to him and his new job.”
As band director, some of Murphy’s best memories have come from all of the rehearsals and the hard working students that have made the band what it is today. As dean, some of Murphy’s best memories have come from watching some of the high school’s students turn their lives around by listening to his advice and working harder to manage both their attitudes and their grades.
Murphy said that accepting the job of dean has affected him a lot. He said, “I am a lot less fun. In band, whatever we built was based on a fun work environment. As dean, I have a different perspective. I have to take myself a lot more seriously.”
The interviewing process for the assistant principal job was three weeks. He was notified that he was able to accept the job, and had only two days to decide if he was going to take the job or not!
“It’s one of the harder [decisions] I’ve ever made,” Murphy said.
Murphy said that his band students will be upset at first when he leaves, but they will support his decision. He hopes that the school will find the right person to take over his position as band director.
Emily Jamison, junior, said that the year that Murphy came to Tyrone as a high school band director, she wanted to quit the band in her middle school career. Murphy advised her to stick to it just one more year and trust that things will fall into place. She did, and has never regretted that decision. Since then, she has become a drum major, a part of the jazz band, marching band, and more. She said that because of him, she “is honestly a better person and musician.”
She went on to say, “I won’t ever forget what he’s taught me.”
Murphy says that anytime someone leaves, there is a grieving period; but the group grows even stronger as a whole. The school board is committed to find an “energetic and passionate teacher” to fill Murphy’s place as band director.
Jamison said that she would miss Murphy’s daily stories. She’d also miss being able to talk to him when she’d need a friend to talk to about her problems. She said that her perspectives haven’t changed when it comes to him becoming dean this year. It has been harder for the band students to keep up their level of musicianship. She goes on saying that hearing students badmouth Murphy is hard to hear when she knows him on more of a personal basis enough to know that he’s an awesome and hardworking teacher.
Mrs. Hipp said, “Dr. Murphy is just about the best band director ever. He is really inspirational both to students and faculty. I really learned a lot from him and will really miss him next year.”
Murphy has taught the longest here at Tyrone, a total of five years. He said that this was his best band that he’s ever had. Murphy said teaching at Tyrone has “been the best experience as a teacher.” As a dean, Murphy said that he is much more sympathetic towards other deans and principals in their hard jobs that they have.
There are many students that want to follow in his footsteps and Murphy shares his advice with them: “Work incredibly hard because sometimes in the absence of leadership, things still need to get done.”
Bracken visits newsroom
By Kylie Barony
On Tuesday, May 15 Ron Bracken came to visit the Eagle Eye newsroom. Bracken has been writing for the Centre Daily Times for 41 years.
But as a student at Bald Eagle High School, Bracken had no interest in writing. Bracken got his first break in writing while he was writing for a small town newspaper in the back of a Centre Daily newsroom when he volunteered to cover a baseball league.
One day the sports editor came to him after a sports writer position opened and asked Bracken if he’d like to write a sports article for him, Bracken said no. A few days later Bracken regretted turning the offer down, so he went to the office and told the editor that he’d like to give a try, but the editor told Bracken that he had a guy coming in for the interview that day. But a few days later the editor informed Ron that the guy had failed to show up for the interview, he then proceeded to tell Bracken that he could write a story and he’d still look at it. Ron took the offer. And as the saying goes, the rest was history.
Ron gave the sports editor the article, and he loved it. Bracken was offered the position as a sports writer for the Centre Daily Times. While he was there, he worked his way up to sports editor.
Bracken recently had the honor of being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his sports writing.
“His feature story about the Vietnam war veteran really stood out to me because it was really sad but it was nice that he was remembered through writing.” Stephanie Hammond, Eagle Eye said
“I really enjoyed learning about Joe Paterno, and learning how he really was,” Christina Shuey, junior stated.
Having Ron in the newsroom was a great experience for the newspaper class, and I’m really happy that I got to share him with everyone. Not only is he a great news writer, he’s also an amazing grandfather.
On Tuesday, May 15 Ron Bracken came to visit the Eagle Eye newsroom. Bracken has been writing for the Centre Daily Times for 41 years.
But as a student at Bald Eagle High School, Bracken had no interest in writing. Bracken got his first break in writing while he was writing for a small town newspaper in the back of a Centre Daily newsroom when he volunteered to cover a baseball league.
One day the sports editor came to him after a sports writer position opened and asked Bracken if he’d like to write a sports article for him, Bracken said no. A few days later Bracken regretted turning the offer down, so he went to the office and told the editor that he’d like to give a try, but the editor told Bracken that he had a guy coming in for the interview that day. But a few days later the editor informed Ron that the guy had failed to show up for the interview, he then proceeded to tell Bracken that he could write a story and he’d still look at it. Ron took the offer. And as the saying goes, the rest was history.
Ron gave the sports editor the article, and he loved it. Bracken was offered the position as a sports writer for the Centre Daily Times. While he was there, he worked his way up to sports editor.
Bracken recently had the honor of being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his sports writing.
“His feature story about the Vietnam war veteran really stood out to me because it was really sad but it was nice that he was remembered through writing.” Stephanie Hammond, Eagle Eye said
“I really enjoyed learning about Joe Paterno, and learning how he really was,” Christina Shuey, junior stated.
Having Ron in the newsroom was a great experience for the newspaper class, and I’m really happy that I got to share him with everyone. Not only is he a great news writer, he’s also an amazing grandfather.
Opinion: Join Prom Committee
By Karah Postreich
Members of Tyrone Area High School’s prom committee were responsible for organizing and decorating for the junior/senior prom entitled Twist and Shout held on Friday May 18.
Students elected into Prom Committee are able to leave school two days before prom, May 16 and 17, to decorate and set up souvenirs for students attending prom at the Altoona Discovery Center in downtown Altoona.
For underclassmen considering prom committee:
• Run for a class officer – Being a class officer gives you an opportunity to help make more decisions regarding prom.
• If you don’t become a class officer – Don’t worry. Only five people are elected into office. Continue to be on the committee. It’s a great opportunity to work with other students outside of a school environment. Also your opinion will still be heard.
• Help make decisions – if you don’t speak up and share your ideas, your prom experience will be less than the best.
• Take what you would enjoy and make it an idea – If you’re a fan of the 80’s, tell the others, maybe they like that decade too.
• Work ahead – Just like homework, if you brainstorm ahead of time, it will make the decision-making easier. If you are able to come up with good ideas, s hare those with your peers (that are in prom committee). then choose which ones you like most.
• Keep it a secret – If you tell everyone what the theme is before everyone gets their tickets, it ruins the surprise. Prom is much more exciting if no one knows what is happening ahead of time. If the secret is spilled it ruins the point of prom committee.
Members of Tyrone Area High School’s prom committee were responsible for organizing and decorating for the junior/senior prom entitled Twist and Shout held on Friday May 18.
Students elected into Prom Committee are able to leave school two days before prom, May 16 and 17, to decorate and set up souvenirs for students attending prom at the Altoona Discovery Center in downtown Altoona.
For underclassmen considering prom committee:
• Run for a class officer – Being a class officer gives you an opportunity to help make more decisions regarding prom.
• If you don’t become a class officer – Don’t worry. Only five people are elected into office. Continue to be on the committee. It’s a great opportunity to work with other students outside of a school environment. Also your opinion will still be heard.
• Help make decisions – if you don’t speak up and share your ideas, your prom experience will be less than the best.
• Take what you would enjoy and make it an idea – If you’re a fan of the 80’s, tell the others, maybe they like that decade too.
• Work ahead – Just like homework, if you brainstorm ahead of time, it will make the decision-making easier. If you are able to come up with good ideas, s hare those with your peers (that are in prom committee). then choose which ones you like most.
• Keep it a secret – If you tell everyone what the theme is before everyone gets their tickets, it ruins the surprise. Prom is much more exciting if no one knows what is happening ahead of time. If the secret is spilled it ruins the point of prom committee.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
What to expect from newspaper class
By Bethany Harker
I spent the past three years on the newspaper staff. These people have blessed me with many memories and have encouraged me to grow as a person. My favorite newspaper year was my first year, as a sophomore. The class had thirty plus people and the advisor was overwhelmed by students and news, but the people in the class made it fun and exciting, and there was never a dull moment.
That said, here’s what I think you should know about newspaper class.
There will be work. Maybe not homework, but you’ll be expected to work every day in the class and be held responsible for your own actions and story assignments.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions about your story from the class advisor, friends, or an internet source. Asking questions means you’re thinking about your story, and you have to start somewhere, right?
Write about what you know because you’ll enjoy your story a lot more if you know the subject or it interests you. But on the other hand, you will be asked to write stories out of your comfort zone. Don’t be intimidated by this. Just go into it like you have been doing this for a long time. By doing these types of stories, you may learn something about someone, a sport, or event that you may have not known before.
Be professional. Nobody likes being interviewed by someone that acts like an idiot or is so unorganized, which means you are just being lazy, so get off your butt and get to work. Work never hurt anybody, and it builds character, and you’ll need that character later on in life.
I spent the past three years on the newspaper staff. These people have blessed me with many memories and have encouraged me to grow as a person. My favorite newspaper year was my first year, as a sophomore. The class had thirty plus people and the advisor was overwhelmed by students and news, but the people in the class made it fun and exciting, and there was never a dull moment.
That said, here’s what I think you should know about newspaper class.
There will be work. Maybe not homework, but you’ll be expected to work every day in the class and be held responsible for your own actions and story assignments.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions about your story from the class advisor, friends, or an internet source. Asking questions means you’re thinking about your story, and you have to start somewhere, right?
Write about what you know because you’ll enjoy your story a lot more if you know the subject or it interests you. But on the other hand, you will be asked to write stories out of your comfort zone. Don’t be intimidated by this. Just go into it like you have been doing this for a long time. By doing these types of stories, you may learn something about someone, a sport, or event that you may have not known before.
Be professional. Nobody likes being interviewed by someone that acts like an idiot or is so unorganized, which means you are just being lazy, so get off your butt and get to work. Work never hurt anybody, and it builds character, and you’ll need that character later on in life.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Local student battles Juvenile Huntington’s Disease
By Alisha Weight
Virginia Buck is a 3rd grader here at TAES; she was diagnosed with JHD in 2008 when she was just three years old. According to Lisa Buck, Virginia’s mother When Virginia was about 2 she was always complaining about leg pains, she went through multiple tests, but still nothing was found right away. Two years past and still nothing; after they gave her a genetic test, it came back positive for JHD.
JHD is a neurological degenerative terminal brain disease. JHD refers to Huntington’s Disease that has an age of symptom onset ranging from infancy to 20 years of age.
JHD takes away all of a child’s abilities over time; children who develop symptoms at a young age have a variation of differences in the disease progression than that of adult onset.
According to JHDkids.com, JHD is also known as Huntington’s Chorea coming from Dance Chorea meaning dance like movements but not all HD patients show involuntary body twitches.
Often the disease progresses more aggressively and patients lifetime is anticipated to be anywhere from 3- 10 years once diagnosed.
Symptoms may come and go; only estimated 10% of people at risk for HD develop the Juvenile form, but it’s hard to get accurate numbers.
“This disease does not discriminate against age, race, or creed and it does not skip a generation,” John Updike, Virginia’s step father, said.
Some of the symptoms are impaired cognitive function, muscle spasms, seizures, myoclonic jerks, behavioral problems, overactive bladder, impulse control, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
“JHD affects the family emotionally, physically, financially, in all aspects it impacts the whole family,” Lisa Buck, Virginia’s mother, said.
“It’s hard to live with JHD. I want to try to complete 8th grade, but I want a cap and gown because it isn’t fair I won’t get to have one,” Virginia Buck, elementary student, said. “I know I won’t be able to graduate. I didn’t do anything to deserve this.”
Some of the things Virginia enjoys doing are digging for bugs, spending time with her family and her cat, talking to her close friends, the Mukka family, and collecting pennies for “Pennies for Virginia’s Thoughts.”
Pennies for Virginia’s Thoughts is a program her mother and step dad put together, people have sent card, notes, packages with pennies in them for Virginia and then they are saved up and eventually sent to John Hopkins Hospital to help towards research for a cure for JHD. There are multiple cans around the local places in Tyrone.
“She battles this disease daily and she will continue to do so, everything is a struggle for her, it takes patience and understanding to deal with Virginia,” Lisa Weight, Virginia’s mother, said.
According to books and research there is no known cure or treatment for JHD or HD; some medications can relieve symptoms, however research has yet to a means of conquering or even slowing the deadly progression.
“A little girl who has JHD and has a wish to help the fight to live her way,” Jane Mervar, A parent of three children with JHD, said.
Virginia Buck is a 3rd grader here at TAES; she was diagnosed with JHD in 2008 when she was just three years old. According to Lisa Buck, Virginia’s mother When Virginia was about 2 she was always complaining about leg pains, she went through multiple tests, but still nothing was found right away. Two years past and still nothing; after they gave her a genetic test, it came back positive for JHD.
JHD is a neurological degenerative terminal brain disease. JHD refers to Huntington’s Disease that has an age of symptom onset ranging from infancy to 20 years of age.
JHD takes away all of a child’s abilities over time; children who develop symptoms at a young age have a variation of differences in the disease progression than that of adult onset.
According to JHDkids.com, JHD is also known as Huntington’s Chorea coming from Dance Chorea meaning dance like movements but not all HD patients show involuntary body twitches.
Often the disease progresses more aggressively and patients lifetime is anticipated to be anywhere from 3- 10 years once diagnosed.
Symptoms may come and go; only estimated 10% of people at risk for HD develop the Juvenile form, but it’s hard to get accurate numbers.
“This disease does not discriminate against age, race, or creed and it does not skip a generation,” John Updike, Virginia’s step father, said.
Some of the symptoms are impaired cognitive function, muscle spasms, seizures, myoclonic jerks, behavioral problems, overactive bladder, impulse control, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
“JHD affects the family emotionally, physically, financially, in all aspects it impacts the whole family,” Lisa Buck, Virginia’s mother, said.
“It’s hard to live with JHD. I want to try to complete 8th grade, but I want a cap and gown because it isn’t fair I won’t get to have one,” Virginia Buck, elementary student, said. “I know I won’t be able to graduate. I didn’t do anything to deserve this.”
Some of the things Virginia enjoys doing are digging for bugs, spending time with her family and her cat, talking to her close friends, the Mukka family, and collecting pennies for “Pennies for Virginia’s Thoughts.”
Pennies for Virginia’s Thoughts is a program her mother and step dad put together, people have sent card, notes, packages with pennies in them for Virginia and then they are saved up and eventually sent to John Hopkins Hospital to help towards research for a cure for JHD. There are multiple cans around the local places in Tyrone.
“She battles this disease daily and she will continue to do so, everything is a struggle for her, it takes patience and understanding to deal with Virginia,” Lisa Weight, Virginia’s mother, said.
According to books and research there is no known cure or treatment for JHD or HD; some medications can relieve symptoms, however research has yet to a means of conquering or even slowing the deadly progression.
“A little girl who has JHD and has a wish to help the fight to live her way,” Jane Mervar, A parent of three children with JHD, said.
TAHS trackletes prepare for districts
By Corey Snyder
Tyrone will be sending fourteen athletes to Mansion Park, in Altoona next Tuesday, May 15, 2012 for the District 6 PIAA AA meet.
When it comes to districts there is a different mindset that comes into play Charles Wilson-Adams, junior track member, said.
“Focusing and working hard on every little technique and staying healthy are a big part of preparation,” Wilson-Adams said.
To get to this point of the season the athletes would have needed to meet the qualifications for their events that they participated in all year.
There are thirty three teams that are competing at the double a level for district 6.
“Preparing for competition is the most important part and it will lead to success. I practice a lot of repetition and try my best all the time,” Hayden Zook, junior, said.
Zook will be competing in the 1600m, 800m, and the 4x400m relay. Wilson-Adams in the high jump, triple jump, and long jump. Cody Dickson, senior, in the high jump, and javelin. Nick Patton, senior, in the 100m, 200m, and the 400m dash. Corey Snyder, junior, in the javelin. Aleic Hunter, freshman, in the 400m dash. Also the 4x400m relay team of Patton, Wilson-Adams, Zook, and Hunter.
For the girls, Jordyn Swogger, sophomore, in the 100m, and the 200m dash. Lexi Patton, sophomore, in the 200m dash. Michaela Diehl, freshman, in the 400m dash. Also the 4x400m relay team of Swogger, Patton, Brittany Friday, and Diehl.
Also competing Olivia Adams, Mikayla Fisher, Karah Kaltenbaugh, Lindsey Kemp, and Grace Mckernan.
N. Patton has been on the injured reserve since the Bellwood Tyrone meet because of his hamstrings but he says that he is ready for districts.
“I believe I am back to one hundred percent. I have been going to therapy at Drayer and doing ARP therapy with the Templetons,” N. Patton said. “ Both really have helped me in recovery.”
Tyrone will be sending fourteen athletes to Mansion Park, in Altoona next Tuesday, May 15, 2012 for the District 6 PIAA AA meet.
When it comes to districts there is a different mindset that comes into play Charles Wilson-Adams, junior track member, said.
“Focusing and working hard on every little technique and staying healthy are a big part of preparation,” Wilson-Adams said.
To get to this point of the season the athletes would have needed to meet the qualifications for their events that they participated in all year.
There are thirty three teams that are competing at the double a level for district 6.
“Preparing for competition is the most important part and it will lead to success. I practice a lot of repetition and try my best all the time,” Hayden Zook, junior, said.
Zook will be competing in the 1600m, 800m, and the 4x400m relay. Wilson-Adams in the high jump, triple jump, and long jump. Cody Dickson, senior, in the high jump, and javelin. Nick Patton, senior, in the 100m, 200m, and the 400m dash. Corey Snyder, junior, in the javelin. Aleic Hunter, freshman, in the 400m dash. Also the 4x400m relay team of Patton, Wilson-Adams, Zook, and Hunter.
For the girls, Jordyn Swogger, sophomore, in the 100m, and the 200m dash. Lexi Patton, sophomore, in the 200m dash. Michaela Diehl, freshman, in the 400m dash. Also the 4x400m relay team of Swogger, Patton, Brittany Friday, and Diehl.
Also competing Olivia Adams, Mikayla Fisher, Karah Kaltenbaugh, Lindsey Kemp, and Grace Mckernan.
N. Patton has been on the injured reserve since the Bellwood Tyrone meet because of his hamstrings but he says that he is ready for districts.
“I believe I am back to one hundred percent. I have been going to therapy at Drayer and doing ARP therapy with the Templetons,” N. Patton said. “ Both really have helped me in recovery.”
Tyrone Majorette Try-Outs
By: Christina Shuey
The 2012-2013 Tyrone Majorette seasons kick off last night Tuesday May 22, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. A total of 11 girls tried out, the same exact girls that were on the team last year made it onto the team this year.
All of the girls were hoping for some new members, but it ended up that no new members showed up to try out.
While at try-outs the girls had learn a simple parade routine to march in the Memorial Day Parade Monday morning May 28, 2012.
Coach Skip had said to the girls that during the summer they will be teaching private lessons to the girls in Star Lite Twirlers to raise money for their group. It will be just like a fundraiser.
There were lots of things said about the new season on the idea of the show and what the theme was going to be but it still is not for sure what it’s going to be, but later one it will be announce.
All of the girls are excited for the new season and is all ready to get on the ball with things and get going.
The 2012-2013 Tyrone Majorette seasons kick off last night Tuesday May 22, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. A total of 11 girls tried out, the same exact girls that were on the team last year made it onto the team this year.
All of the girls were hoping for some new members, but it ended up that no new members showed up to try out.
While at try-outs the girls had learn a simple parade routine to march in the Memorial Day Parade Monday morning May 28, 2012.
Coach Skip had said to the girls that during the summer they will be teaching private lessons to the girls in Star Lite Twirlers to raise money for their group. It will be just like a fundraiser.
There were lots of things said about the new season on the idea of the show and what the theme was going to be but it still is not for sure what it’s going to be, but later one it will be announce.
All of the girls are excited for the new season and is all ready to get on the ball with things and get going.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Juniors will not take PSSAs again
By Bethany Harker
Starting next school year, juniors will not have to take the PSSAs. The Keystone Tests will replace the PSSAs for Annual Yearly Progress purposes. The test was approved by the Board of Education but will not count as a graduation requirement until the class of 2019.
“I am shifting slightly toward SAT prep at 11th[grade], but essentially we will not make any changes as what we have been doing is research-driven, has prepped kids well for college and for work, and has produced 1st in the state growth,” Mr. Everhart, Chairman of the English Department and English eleventh grade teacher, said.
“It makes me mad because my class had to take the PSSAs in order to graduate and the underclassmen won’t have to,” Breanna Williams, senior, said.
“I think it’s unfair because my junior class had to take them and the underclassmen get off easy,” Kyle Raabe, junior, said.
Starting next school year, juniors will not have to take the PSSAs. The Keystone Tests will replace the PSSAs for Annual Yearly Progress purposes. The test was approved by the Board of Education but will not count as a graduation requirement until the class of 2019.
“I am shifting slightly toward SAT prep at 11th[grade], but essentially we will not make any changes as what we have been doing is research-driven, has prepped kids well for college and for work, and has produced 1st in the state growth,” Mr. Everhart, Chairman of the English Department and English eleventh grade teacher, said.
“It makes me mad because my class had to take the PSSAs in order to graduate and the underclassmen won’t have to,” Breanna Williams, senior, said.
“I think it’s unfair because my junior class had to take them and the underclassmen get off easy,” Kyle Raabe, junior, said.
12th annual art show held
By Jennah Meek
On Friday, May 4th 2012 Tyrone Area High School held the 12th Annual Art Show. Th about 134 pieces of art work were displayed in the show and 250-300 people attended the show. It took about two weeks for the preparation, although it took students many months to prepare their work.
9th grade merit award winners were Katie Burke and Morgan Wineland. 10th grade was Alexa Patton and Hannah Bilbay. 11th grade was Olivia Morrison and Skye Barnett. 12th grade was Raymond Conterras and Olivia Stever.
Out of the entire shows there was 1st to 5th place awards given. 5th place went to Alyssa Brisbin, junior, 4th place to Sarah Parker, sophomore, third went to Daron Daly also a sophomore, 2nd went to Kelly Moore, senior, and best of show went to Emily Brokenshire, also a senior. There were also many other awards including the people’s choice and achievement awards.
David Hernandez, junior, who won a People’s Choice Award for this art piece called “Peaceful Weapons”, said, “The inspiration for my art work was the tragedies going on in the Congo
Emily Brokenshire, the overall winner for her piece “Sheltered”, said, “There was a lot of good art work.”
Mr. Feather, art teacher, says, “There were very strong, high quality level pieces of art done by the students.”
On Friday, May 4th 2012 Tyrone Area High School held the 12th Annual Art Show. Th about 134 pieces of art work were displayed in the show and 250-300 people attended the show. It took about two weeks for the preparation, although it took students many months to prepare their work.
9th grade merit award winners were Katie Burke and Morgan Wineland. 10th grade was Alexa Patton and Hannah Bilbay. 11th grade was Olivia Morrison and Skye Barnett. 12th grade was Raymond Conterras and Olivia Stever.
Out of the entire shows there was 1st to 5th place awards given. 5th place went to Alyssa Brisbin, junior, 4th place to Sarah Parker, sophomore, third went to Daron Daly also a sophomore, 2nd went to Kelly Moore, senior, and best of show went to Emily Brokenshire, also a senior. There were also many other awards including the people’s choice and achievement awards.
David Hernandez, junior, who won a People’s Choice Award for this art piece called “Peaceful Weapons”, said, “The inspiration for my art work was the tragedies going on in the Congo
Emily Brokenshire, the overall winner for her piece “Sheltered”, said, “There was a lot of good art work.”
Mr. Feather, art teacher, says, “There were very strong, high quality level pieces of art done by the students.”
Opinion: Ronnie’s last words before graduation
By Ron Greene
As age progresses and time passes on, knowledge is gained and memories are made. Some of us skip by through high school, while others seem to drag and scrape. This all falls back on decisions we make.
Growing up I had tons of time to procrastinate, whether with school, housework, even college. I never was the most on top, conscientious student. Truth is I regret slacking, but I can’t take back what has already been done. And it’s not really that I want to, I mean, everything happens for a reason…right?
If my family ever taught me anything, it’s to never give up. My grandfather served in the military during the Vietnam War. Although he rarely speaks of it, I remember him telling me that the worst thing for a soldier’s moral is watching one of their fellow comrades getting picked off by the enemy. I compare that to me failing a class, I won’t let my credits die in vain!
Recently I have been much more in tune with reality and the fact that I need to put forth some effort if I even want to think about passing high school. My grades have been improving, and my mother is enthused.
All I need to do now is keep track of my priorities. “Priorities first…fun later.”
As well as being responsible, I will also have to maintain a good attitude toward others, which I have been awesome with recently. Even something as easy as a friendly smile could make the difference between a good and terrible day for someone. Why wouldn’t you want to be the leading factor in someone’s happiness?
To me, it’s all about what I think of myself. As much as I care what others think about me, I realize that in the end it doesn’t matter, life goes on, and so does gossip. There’s no sure fire way to stop either, so just be yourself.
The only advice I can give to those reading is, never stray away from whom you truly are for anyone. Everyone is unique, and perfect in their own way. Use your talents and abilities to their extent, always making sure not to be egotistic. Otherwise people may assume you’re self-centered.
Don’t live a life full of regrets, and don’t regret a life lived.
As age progresses and time passes on, knowledge is gained and memories are made. Some of us skip by through high school, while others seem to drag and scrape. This all falls back on decisions we make.
Growing up I had tons of time to procrastinate, whether with school, housework, even college. I never was the most on top, conscientious student. Truth is I regret slacking, but I can’t take back what has already been done. And it’s not really that I want to, I mean, everything happens for a reason…right?
If my family ever taught me anything, it’s to never give up. My grandfather served in the military during the Vietnam War. Although he rarely speaks of it, I remember him telling me that the worst thing for a soldier’s moral is watching one of their fellow comrades getting picked off by the enemy. I compare that to me failing a class, I won’t let my credits die in vain!
Recently I have been much more in tune with reality and the fact that I need to put forth some effort if I even want to think about passing high school. My grades have been improving, and my mother is enthused.
All I need to do now is keep track of my priorities. “Priorities first…fun later.”
As well as being responsible, I will also have to maintain a good attitude toward others, which I have been awesome with recently. Even something as easy as a friendly smile could make the difference between a good and terrible day for someone. Why wouldn’t you want to be the leading factor in someone’s happiness?
To me, it’s all about what I think of myself. As much as I care what others think about me, I realize that in the end it doesn’t matter, life goes on, and so does gossip. There’s no sure fire way to stop either, so just be yourself.
The only advice I can give to those reading is, never stray away from whom you truly are for anyone. Everyone is unique, and perfect in their own way. Use your talents and abilities to their extent, always making sure not to be egotistic. Otherwise people may assume you’re self-centered.
Don’t live a life full of regrets, and don’t regret a life lived.
Four TAHS students recognized for SAT scores
By Bethany Harker
Four TAHS students received an 1800 or above on the SATs. They were seniors Morgan Decker, Spencer Mazer, Tim Crabtree, and Skylar Yanchick. These students were presented with a keychain with their initials at the school board meeting on May 7, 2012.
“It feels pretty swell to achieve an 1800 or above on the SATs,” Yanchick said.
“It was like a cooling waterfall that washed all my cares away,” Mazer said. “I got a keychain of victory with my initials on it. Also, it grants a plus five to the confidence.”
Mr. Everhart, eleventh grade English teacher, suggests taking his SAT review class and read challenging material in order to prepare for the SATs.
“I did practice questions and studied a lot in preparation for the SATs,” Decker said.
Four TAHS students received an 1800 or above on the SATs. They were seniors Morgan Decker, Spencer Mazer, Tim Crabtree, and Skylar Yanchick. These students were presented with a keychain with their initials at the school board meeting on May 7, 2012.
“It feels pretty swell to achieve an 1800 or above on the SATs,” Yanchick said.
“It was like a cooling waterfall that washed all my cares away,” Mazer said. “I got a keychain of victory with my initials on it. Also, it grants a plus five to the confidence.”
Mr. Everhart, eleventh grade English teacher, suggests taking his SAT review class and read challenging material in order to prepare for the SATs.
“I did practice questions and studied a lot in preparation for the SATs,” Decker said.
Decker and Weight are the valedictorian and salutatorian
By Ashley Harker and Bethany Harker
On April 14, 2012 the valedictorian and salutatorian was announced for the class of 2012. Morgan Decker is the valedictorian and Sierra Weight is the salutatorian.
“It’s a great honor to be the valedictorian of our graduating class,” Decker, senior, said.
“I am proud that all of my hard work finally paid off,” Weight, senior, said.
Decker plans on attending Juniata College in the fall to study Biochemistry and Spanish.
Weight is attending IUP in the fall to major in Child Development and Family studies.
Both students wish the underclassmen good luck in the future.
“May all of you find success in life, and good luck to you in the future,” Weight said. “Farewell for now, hope to see you all later in life.”
On April 14, 2012 the valedictorian and salutatorian was announced for the class of 2012. Morgan Decker is the valedictorian and Sierra Weight is the salutatorian.
“It’s a great honor to be the valedictorian of our graduating class,” Decker, senior, said.
“I am proud that all of my hard work finally paid off,” Weight, senior, said.
Decker plans on attending Juniata College in the fall to study Biochemistry and Spanish.
Weight is attending IUP in the fall to major in Child Development and Family studies.
Both students wish the underclassmen good luck in the future.
“May all of you find success in life, and good luck to you in the future,” Weight said. “Farewell for now, hope to see you all later in life.”
Rhoades transferred to HS dean position
By Rhett Everhart
The first week of May it was announced to middle school dean, Mr. Rhoades that he would be moving to the position of High School Dean of Students, effective the start of the 2012-2013 school year.
Rhoades will be moving to the HS attendance office where Mr. Murphy’s office currently located.
The move will occur over the summer.
Rhoades will be replacing Murphy because he has turned in his resignation and if moving to another job closer to his hometown.
“When I heard the news that Murphy was leaving and Rhoades was coming to the HS, I was a little shocked, but I think the change will be good, and it will be interesting to see how next year turns out,” Brandon Fink, junior, said.
With the coming school year Rhoades will review the HS student handbook and make possible changes that he was discussing this school year.
“I think that next year will be a change, but I think it will be a good year and I think they made a good choice,” Jared Beckwith, sophomore, said.
If changes are made, they will most likely deal with the situations that cause the most problems in school and with these changes Rhoades plans to institute a plan of positive incentives.
“Next year I plan to keep a respectful atmosphere in the high school and follow the handbook closely like Mr. Murphy,” Rhoades said.
Some goals Rhoades plans to have in the upcoming school year are to maintain a safe and respectful school community but also have a school climate where students enjoy coming to school.
Rhoades said, “I don’t think changing from middle school to high school will be that big of a difference but I hope to spread some of the middle school atmosphere to the high school, such as mutual respect.”
The first week of May it was announced to middle school dean, Mr. Rhoades that he would be moving to the position of High School Dean of Students, effective the start of the 2012-2013 school year.
Rhoades will be moving to the HS attendance office where Mr. Murphy’s office currently located.
The move will occur over the summer.
Rhoades will be replacing Murphy because he has turned in his resignation and if moving to another job closer to his hometown.
“When I heard the news that Murphy was leaving and Rhoades was coming to the HS, I was a little shocked, but I think the change will be good, and it will be interesting to see how next year turns out,” Brandon Fink, junior, said.
With the coming school year Rhoades will review the HS student handbook and make possible changes that he was discussing this school year.
“I think that next year will be a change, but I think it will be a good year and I think they made a good choice,” Jared Beckwith, sophomore, said.
If changes are made, they will most likely deal with the situations that cause the most problems in school and with these changes Rhoades plans to institute a plan of positive incentives.
“Next year I plan to keep a respectful atmosphere in the high school and follow the handbook closely like Mr. Murphy,” Rhoades said.
Some goals Rhoades plans to have in the upcoming school year are to maintain a safe and respectful school community but also have a school climate where students enjoy coming to school.
Rhoades said, “I don’t think changing from middle school to high school will be that big of a difference but I hope to spread some of the middle school atmosphere to the high school, such as mutual respect.”
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
TAHS holds choir banquet and concert
By Sadie Jackson
On Tuesday, May 8 TAHS Concert Choir and POPs Extension enjoyed a banquet held in the high school cafeteria. The food was catered by Mrs. Binus, culinary arts teachers.
At the banquet senior and underclassmen received awards—some were funny and others were as serious as most valuable choir member.
“The best part in my opinion was seeing everyone receive their awards. It was funny to see what ridiculous awards everyone got,” Heather Whalen, senior choir member, said.
The seniors were also given the traditional gift from choir—a copy of “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss.
“I was so excited to receive my copy of ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go,’ I think it’s a nice addition to the class. It makes graduating a little more meaningful,” Ally Boytim, senior choir member expressed.
On Sunday, May 13, Mother’s Day, the TAHS choir and POPs concert was held.
POPs opened with the National Anthem and the Alma Mater. Concert choir had two standalone songs and three Irish Heritage pieces performed with POPs. After choir performed, the concert switched to a Rock ‘N Roll theme and POPs was on. POPs sang a few standalone pieces, which involved chorography.
Seniors, Rebecca Fry and Breanna Cowher each had their own feature solo, and juniors, Emily Jamison, Allison McGovern and Alexis McKenna performed a song together.
“This has been by far the most fun concert I’ve ever performed. The chorography was great in that we were able to express ourselves more,” Fry stated.
On Tuesday, May 8 TAHS Concert Choir and POPs Extension enjoyed a banquet held in the high school cafeteria. The food was catered by Mrs. Binus, culinary arts teachers.
At the banquet senior and underclassmen received awards—some were funny and others were as serious as most valuable choir member.
“The best part in my opinion was seeing everyone receive their awards. It was funny to see what ridiculous awards everyone got,” Heather Whalen, senior choir member, said.
The seniors were also given the traditional gift from choir—a copy of “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss.
“I was so excited to receive my copy of ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go,’ I think it’s a nice addition to the class. It makes graduating a little more meaningful,” Ally Boytim, senior choir member expressed.
On Sunday, May 13, Mother’s Day, the TAHS choir and POPs concert was held.
POPs opened with the National Anthem and the Alma Mater. Concert choir had two standalone songs and three Irish Heritage pieces performed with POPs. After choir performed, the concert switched to a Rock ‘N Roll theme and POPs was on. POPs sang a few standalone pieces, which involved chorography.
Seniors, Rebecca Fry and Breanna Cowher each had their own feature solo, and juniors, Emily Jamison, Allison McGovern and Alexis McKenna performed a song together.
“This has been by far the most fun concert I’ve ever performed. The chorography was great in that we were able to express ourselves more,” Fry stated.
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