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Volume 6, Issue 3
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Students from Northern New York schools protesting the inequality of their transgender friends
suicide, prejudice and terror and could only manage an awh. As if on cue, she was pulled away from the meeting and the groups in the meeting were left with feelings of confusion and anger. In the end, the bill did not pass for the sixth year in a row, much to the distaste of the hundreds of people who traveled to Albany for the day. It can almost be guaranteed that next year the group of people lobbying for the bill to be passed will grow and become angrier. This bill is important for the rights and safety of American citizens. If the GEN-
DA bill is not passed, more and more transgender Americans will be faced with hate and prejudice. Clara Moskowitz found, thanks to the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, that 41 percent of transgender Americans have attempted suicide and about 19 percent have been refused medical care due to their gender identity. Since gay marriage has been legalized in New York State, the next step should be passing GENDA and giving transgender people their rights and protection.
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Choosing A College
By Alphonse Renzi As June approaches, another school year is coming to an inevitable end. For many students, it means the beginning of another summer vacation, but for the senior class of 2013, its the end of an era. Every student should be aware that the last two years of high school are when students really start to determine what they are going to do after they leave school. These plans vary depending on what a student wants to do. They can involve joining the military or just going straight to work. But for many graduates, attending a college or university is a very common choice, and deciding which one to attend is definitely not a walk in the park. There are multiple factors that need to be take into consideration. Before this goes any further, the first thing a person needs before even applying to a college are good SAT scores and a good college essay. So be sure to keep that in mind. Now of course, academics are the first major priority to focus on when choosing, because after all, you are there to learn. Some other factors include geographical locations, the size of the school, the surrounding areas, the features of the campus and whether or not you can see yourself living there as a student. It is important to remember that the school you decide on will be your home for the next four years of your life. In all honesty, it is not a decision that can be made easily as one, two, three. In reality, college is different for everyone. Emilia Stojanovski, a representative from Bryant & Stratton College, states that when looking for and deciding on a college, It is a good idea to make a list of what you may desire from a school. In other words, know your needs. For starters, do you want a campus that is small, medium sized or huge? The same goes for classes. Depending on the school, the number of students in a class can range from fourteen to one hundred or more, with just one professor. Some colleges/universities also specialize in certain academic fields like music (although, it is okay to go to college with an undecided major). For people who are very athletic, sports can also be contributing factor. Every year during the fall, Jefferson Community College (JCC) holds a college fair that displays multiple different schools with kinds of features. This event is great opportunity for underclass men to check out so they can start to get an idea what life after high school may be like. Keep in mind, colleges and universities love to advertise themselves to students, so it is not good idea to choose a school based on advertisements, like websites or brochure pictures. You have to actually visit the college itself and see if there will be some gut feeling telling you this is where you belong.
Alternate Choices
By Brittany MacMillan A recent article in the Cychronicle reminded students that choosing not to go to college is acceptable. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to a few June graduates who have made the decision not to continue their educations. Each of these students has a goal and a plan to help ensure that he/she is successful. Derek Schuster is completing an automotive technology class at the vocational center. When he graduates he plans to go right to work. He told me, My cousin owns a mechanic shop. I am going to work with him. I asked Derek if he felt comfortable going right into the work force immediately after graduation. He told me, Many people do this; they make their own decisions about what is right for them. Haidan Moss is planning to go into the army reserves. I asked him the same question about how he felt about high school graduates not going to college. His answer was, Many people do this but they each will make their own decisions on what they feel is right to do. As the year ends, graduating seniors
need to remember that it is okay to do whatever they want after high school. The key is to make a wise decision and to do the best they can at whatever they choose.
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Project Prom
By Brittany Kaler The idea of prom is a fairytale that most girls dream about from the first days of high school. They imagine the beautiful dress, the prettiest corsage and the most handsome of dates. It is an experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. The dream, however, becomes a reality weeks or even months before the event as she struggles to find that perfect dress, the perfect shoes and the perfect accessories. The need to achieve perfection demands imagination and determination: this is a one night event and most girls want to make themselves feel and look like royalty. They definitely want to make a lasting impression. Being asked to prom when youre not a senior is a very special experience. This means that you will have the opportunity to experience prom from two different perspectives, and this idea was exciting to me. Because this year is only my junior year, my next prom will be the real deal and I will be able to have that fairytale experience not once, but twice. I was nervous because I worried that something bad would happen this year that might affect my decision about attending prom next year. With that thought in mind, I wanted everything to go perfectly for not only me, but for my date. Although in reality, it was just another Saturday night, I wanted to make it as perfect as possible for both of us. For me, finding the perfect dress (the one) was almost as exciting as being asked to prom. I will never forget the feeling I had when I saw my dress for the first time. I actually had butterflies in my stomach. The process, however, was not perfect. I thought that ordering my dress online was a good idea at first, but I soon discovered that this can be a very disappointing experience. After waiting thirty long days, I received a dress that was the wrong color. At first, I told my parents that I still loved the dress and would keep it because it wasnt my senior prom, however, I soon had a change of thought. I spent more hours searching various sites until I came across a dress that sent sparks flying through me. I ran to show my mother and with her approval, I clicked place my order with a smile from ear to ear. Once again, I had to wait for my dress to arrive, but I was sure I had found the most stunning dress ever and that I would be the only one at prom wearing that dress. I could not have been happier. The anticipation leading up to the big day became extreme after I received my dress. Choosing a hairstyle and getting my dress altered were fairly simple experiences and after checking to make sure we had done everything, including making dinner reservations, we had nothing to do but wait. I was already bursting with excitement and I couldnt wait any longer for the big night. The day finally came after waiting for what seemed like years. I was more than ready for the prom festivities to begin. Getting my hair done has always been one of my favorite things to do so this part of my day was definitely one of my favorites. After getting all dolled up in a perfect dress and having my makeup done, I was ready to go. I absolutely loved the experience of taking pictures with my friends and my very handsome date, and this only added to a night that I will never forget. After we finished taking pictures, we all loaded up and headed to Tin Pan Galley in
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Justin Edgar, Sierra Hutchinson, Brandon Seaman, Kristin Warren, Brendan Cooley, Brittany Kaler.
Sackets Harbor where we enjoyed a very nice dinner. With still time left to kill, we decided on taking even more pictures, although most of us were full and ready to go home for a nap. Much to our surprise, a woman, , who was a professional photographer, approached us and offered to take our pictures. This was great! Once all of the pre-prom activities were done, we headed to The Black River Valley Club where our prom was taking place. The theme this year was A Night under the Stars and the room was very elegant and beautiful. As everyone began to arrive, it was obvious how much care each couple had taken in preparing for this special night. Truly, every girl looked beautiful and every boy was equally handsome. Everyone was happy and excited and seemed to be having a great time. As the night quickly passed, the Prom Queen and Prom King were announced. The Prom Queen was Bree Jefferds and her King was Josh Belch. Our fairytale night was coming to an end. We realized that all of the stress and expense of preparing for this night was definitely worth it. My experience of prom was one that I will never forget and I must admit that it
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will be hard to top next year. Everyone deserves to have a night like this, with a perfect date and a group of close friends with whomto share the perfect evening. So, if you are already thinking about next year and are not decided, consider this: prom can be wonderful, even if you are just going with a group of friends. And prom is really about creating a memory that you will never forget- - one that will last a lifetime.
A Note of Gratitude
By Julia Fox During my years at Watertown High I have been labeled as a resource student. Have you ever observed students leaving a classroom at the beginning of a test? Did you ever wonder where these students were going? These students are going to the Resource Room. Students who go to the resource room are not stupid. Their brains work differently. Some students need to have material presented in another way. Other students need to have a quiet place to work. Some need to have tests read to them while others need help studying for tests. With these accommodations, resource students can be very successful. The people who are most proud of the success of these students are often the resource teacher. The resource teachers play an important role in the education of the special education student (a student with a disability). The resource teachers help resource students figure out their learning styles ( visual, auditory and kinesthetic); guide them by helping them map out their goals; assist them in completing homework and projects; and providing them with testing modifications. These individuals also persuade young adults to remain serious and work hard, even if they do not want to do so. Mr. Jones once told me that he would rather have a kid who hated his guts and succeeded, than a kid who really liked him and failed. Resource teachers do not simply collect a check: they care about their students and they make a difference.
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The 2013 girls varsity track team gathers for a team photograph.
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Senior Night Jessica Shipley, Makayla Huddleston, Kelly Johnson, Isabella Sofia.
count and is a fault. As a whole, this season has been a good one. Many of our team members have recorded personal bests and some of our girls (including Gabby Thompson, Kimberly Collins, and Hope Bryant) have made sectionals.
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Outstanding Athletes
Congratulations to the following athletes who have remained dedicated to their sports and who have worked extremely hard. These athletes are among the very few who are able to advance to the next level of play. Diamond Williams Bri Arthur Josh Belch Shyheim Gadson Mason Phillips Scott Kelly Ryan Bajjaly Kendall Vecchio Trae Brooks Morgan Cadwell University of Buffalo (DI) Binghamton University (DI) New Mexico State University (DI) SUNY Brockport (DIII) Johnson State College (DIII) Alfred University (DIII) Cushing Academy (Prep School) Johns Hopkins University (DI) Mount Saint Vincent (DIII) Ithaca College (DIII) Football Lacrosse Baseball Football Basketball Football Football Lacrosse Wrestling Lacrosse
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