May 2011

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On March 28, President Obama gave a speech detailing the United States‟s role in the Libyan conflict. Obama addressed the nation, outlining the steps that were taken to help the Libyans

defend themselves against their dictator, Muammar Gadhafi, and the steps that the U.S. will take to keep helping the nation of Libya. Though Obama gave an eloquent speech defending him-self and his actions to move forcefully on Gadhafi's support-ers, there are still people in the

U.S. who are in complete disagreement with him. Muammar Gadhafi has been in power since 1969. For forty years the country was in unrest, but the rebellion really started to rise up this February. The Libyan people saw their neighboring countries taking control of their own government and

decided to take a stand against Gadhafi. On February 16, 2011, approximately six thousand Liby-

ans protested the arrest of a human rights lawyer. Some in the crowd were armed with petrol bombs and rocks, setting cars on fire and fighting with the police. Water cannons and tear gas

were used to try to stop the protesters. By the next day, there were even more protesters on the streets in several cities in Libya. Thousands were gathered in spite of the repression of police forces. By February 18, at least 35 people were estimated to have been killed. The real number of deaths is unknown, because Gadhafi ordered a media blackout. The violent protesting continued for days, and the death count continued to escalate almost exponentially. The number of protesters continued to grow; some of the police even joined their cause. Doctors and surgeons encouraged the protesters while treating the injured in the streets. Through all of the protests, Gadhafi did not give up, stating that he would rather die than resign. On February 23, Gadhafi's opposition won their first bat-

tle, capturing the city of Benghazi for themselves. Yet this was not a joyous occasion.

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Libya: when will the conflict end?

By Meghan Troup

“Breaking Barriers” at Greenwood High School By Michael Meehan

As the month of April approached, the Greenwood FBLA state qualifiers prepared to take their exams at the Hershey Hotel dur-ing the 60th Annual FBLA State Competition. It is hard to believe that a small school from Perry County could compete with over 300 schools across the state, but as usual, Green-

wood refused to go unnoticed. With a record-breaking 24 state attendees, Greenwood was able to walk away with two state winners and one chapter award. Sarah Loy placed 5th in Electronic Career Portfolio, and John Mac-Donald placed 7th in Digital Video. Green-

wood also went home with a 7th place Market Share Award, which is based on the amount of students, grades 9-12, who are members of FBLA. All in all, the state attendees took advantage of their time at Hershey by attending business seminars and participating in their competitive

events. So, when it came down to “Breaking Barriers”, Greenwood knew how to do it! Congratulations to all those who attended states, and a special congratula-tions to John and Sarah!

Photo courtesy of Sarah Loy

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This spring, even through the record-breaking amounts of rain, the boys and girls track teams, along with softball and baseball, competed. Boys track had a great season ending with a 6-0 record. They beat Millersburg and East Juniata twice and Up-per Dauphin and Pine Grove once. They also won the Tri-Valley

league title. The girls track team also did well, ending their sea-son with a 4-0-2 record. The ladies also defended their Tri-Valley league title, beating East Juniata, Millersburg, and Upper Dauphin to become champions. Of these exceptional athletes, Greenwood seniors Kyle Fronk, Beverly Ruhle, Bree Wise, Matt Hogan, Storm Veunephachan, Emily Griswold, and Kiana Stephens continued

their track seasons in the district tournament. Greenwood softball has also had a successful season

under the leadership of first-year coach, TJ Gantt. They achieved a record of 17-3. Anna Heggenstaller, leading the league with a batting average of .543, helped the Lady „Cats qualify for the dis-

trict tournament. Coach McCoy‟s baseball team also managed to play a full

season amongst the cancellations due to weather, finishing with a record of 4-13. The team lost close games to strong teams such as Halifax and Upper Dauphin, a team tied for first. Congratula-tions to all the spring sports teams for their strong seasons!

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Spring sports wrap up By Skyler Ray

Photos courtesy of Kelly Toner, Sarah Loy, Lorenzo Rosselli, and Zoe Novota

Continued from page 1 In Benghazi alone, around 230 people were said to have been killed. By this time, the Libyan citizens were starting to wonder why other countries were not stepping up to help the rebellion's cause.

NATO imposed a no-fly zone and 24-hour surveillance over Libya on March 8. Some countries were opposed to a no-fly zone; they thought it would be an invitation to war. The countries debated the pros and cons of the idea, and, on March 17, the vote for the no-fly zone was passed at the UN. The resolution stated that there was to be an immediate cease-fire and made any non-humanitarian flights illegal.

Conditions on the ground seemed to worsen after the no-fly zone was imposed. Gadhafi's soldiers attacked several cities that the opposition held, causing bloody battles with many casual-ties. By the end of March, both NATO and the UN agreed that removing Gadhafi from power was more important than protect-

ing the Libyans.

In order to help the rebellion, both the U.S. and Britain proposed that the UN supply the opposition with weapons to help defeat Gadhafi. This initiated a cycle in which the opposition

would win a few battles, only to lose more to Gadhafi. NATO voted to send military aid to Libya to help the rebellion's cause; in return, Gadhafi's soldiers withdrew from battles. However, the peace didn't last long. Gadhafi soon sent soldiers back into the fray.

As of now, Gadhafi says he wants to make a peace agreement, yet he is still killing the rebellion's soldiers and chil-dren. The opposition is facing debt; however, they keep pushing on for what they believe in: democracy for their country. No one knows when the Libyan conflict will be resolved. As Americans, the most important thing we can do is stay informed. If we man-age this, we will not be blindsided by the effects of the conflict.

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Op-Ed

Often times people take the theory of natural selection and the idea of intelligent design and pit them against each other. However, the real issue is not which system is correct. Natural selection has been shown through experimentation and observa-tion to explain the world and has held up to any attacks on it; however, intelligent design is a belief, not a theory, and thus can-not be shown to be true or false. The central debate is the battle

between science and religion. More specifically, it rests on the sup-posed inability of religion and sci-ence to coexist. If the world was created by a per-fect designer, would he not choose the most profound possible way to create it? The world is governed by simple ideas: natural selection, the laws of physics, and the laws of chemistry. That these simple ideas can bloom forth and create the vast and awesome universe that we live in speaks to such an insightful crea-

tor, a truly perfect entity. Science does not seek to rob you of

your spirituality and your god(s). It seeks to, if anything, enhance it by helping to reveal the beauty of his design to you. Furthermore, there are those who feel threatened because they worry about the undeniable fact that science aims to question their faith. However, should you be-lieve in a grand designer, would he not want you to question his existence? After all, is it not through questioning that true faith is created? Would your god(s) prefer a flock of mindless sheep or a group of free-thinking followers?

Science and religion need not be at arms with each other. They are both very important parts of the human experience. They both have the same central goal: to enhance life on Earth for all humans. One helps us understand the world, and one helps us tell right from wrong and seeks to explain the unexplainable.

We were this close, THIS close (if you could see me, I have my index finger and thumb a mere millimeter apart), to see-ing the greatest presidential ballot the world has ever seen: Don-ald Trump, and his running mate, Donald Trump‟s hair (the joke was coming sooner or later). On Monday, May 16, The Donald officially announced that he was dropping out of the 2012 presi-dential race, a race in which he had not officially announced he was running. Doing this proved that the only person capable of firing Donald Trump is… Donald Trump. People were so shocked by the announcement that, at his press conference, the atten-dees, in mass hysteria, cheered at the news of his departure.

This announcement comes as a great loss to the Ameri-can people. Up until the fateful press conference, Trump was leading all potential Republican candidates in a majority of polls, and for good reason. The man tells it how it is. I mean, this is the guy who singlehandedly elicited the release of Obama‟s long-form “birth certificate”, and he doesn‟t waste any time bragging about it (other than the press conference he held in an airport hangar, where he also accused Obama of being a bad student in col-lege :). This is the guy who said he‟d tell OPEC (a major oil pro-vider in Saudi Arabia), “It‟s over. You‟re not going to do it any-more,” in reference to raising oil prices. Now that takes some fortitude. This is the guy who, in a valiant effort to create jobs, would demand a 25 percent tax on imports from China, an inter-

national powerhouse that holds over $1 trillion of our current debt.

If there‟s one thing Trump knows best, it‟s business. Just look at his (popular?) reality television show, “The Apprentice”, which he made a point to advertise in every last press confer-ence. Left-wing fascists spurt out liberal propaganda, like “His catchphrase, „You‟re fired!‟ is a slap in the face to the American working class.” Now that sounds like a lot of hoopla to me. The

guy‟s a businessman. He knows what he‟s doing (if you disregard all three times he has filed bankruptcy for each of his three indi-vidual casinos). He claims to have “screwed” Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, renting out a piece of land to him for “more for one night than the land was worth for two years”. Now that is some business ingenuity, and that is exactly what we need as our unemployment rate rises to 9 percent.

Trump‟s departure from the 2012 presidential race may have been the worst thing to ever happen to this country, second only to the release of the song, “Friday”, by Rebecca Black. His

call for “us first” business relations with foreign countries and a no-tolerance policy on Chinese imports would have propelled him into a 5-term presidency, halted only by the fact that he is now 64 years old. For those of you who think that Trump dropped out because he realized he would have easily been handled by Obama in the election, you couldn‟t be farther from the truth. As The Donald so eloquently put it, “Part of being a winner is know-ing when enough is enough.”

A sad time for Americans By Evan Lower

Blind religion By Douglas Rumbaugh

Photos courtesy of universitytoday.com and libertarianchristians.org

Today, almost everyone has a Facebook account. Teen-agers, adults, parents, and even grandparents have fallen into the social networking trend. Facebookers spend hours a week com-menting on photos, socializing, and stalking their “friends.” Through numerous hours of using this site, many Facebookers have fallen into annoying status cliques, including, but not limited to, the following:

The I’m-going-to-tell-you-every-detail-about-my-

life Facebooker: This Facebooker feels it is necessary to share his/her whole life with the world via the internet. He or she fre-quently posts multiple statuses a day about things like going to the bathroom, taking a shower, or going to bed. Examples of status updates include, “I just went shopping, you should see the shoes I bought. They are gorgeous!” and, “Just left Harrisburg on my way home, I‟m having mac and cheese for dinner, YAY!”

The I-don’t-know-the-English-language Face-booker: Sometimes it is very difficult to read what this Face-booker posts. They have totally butchered the English language. Also, it is as if these Facebookers don‟t even know the differences between they‟re, there, and their. Examples of status updates include, “y r yew tryin 2 txt me wile im @ work?” and, “There so

anouying n abnoxous, u kno wut i mean!” The I-am-going-to-express-my-shrill-love-in-

every-post Facebooker: Those who fall into this clique are guilty of putting many hearts in their statuses, constantly talking about love, and adding their significant other‟s initials at the end of posts. Examples of status updates include, “I dropped a tear in the ocean and the day I find it I will stop loving you <3 CLR” and, “His eyes, smile, and smell, heck everything about him makes me smile <3 ily P.H.”

The I-like-to-plagiarize-my-status Facebooker: Unable to think for themselves, these Facebookers copy and paste their statuses. From inspirational quotes to catchy music lyrics, they constantly use other people‟s ideas. Examples include,

“The only real failure in life is the failure to try,” and, “I really wish that airplanes in the night sky were like shooting stars cause I could really use a wish right now.”

The I-crave-your-comments-because-I’m-insecure Facebooker: This Facebooker often uploads pictures daily and asks people to post comments on them. Also, they post statuses telling their “friends” to rate them. Examples of status updates include, “Just uploaded pics, comment please!” and, “Rate me: (1) funny (2) pretty (3) crazy (4) hilarious (5) embarrass-ing…..RATE ME lol.”

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Please note that the views expressed in this section are those of the author, not the entire staff.

Facebookers who make Facebook annoying By Lorenzo Rosselli

Photo courtesy of Lorenzo Rosselli

Lyrics courtesy of B.O.B.

Photos by Kelly Toner

I love my… By Kelly Toner

Hattie Kuhns, Bev Ruhle, Sarah Knellinger, Mikaela Weimer, and Rachel Stroup all love their hair.

Gwen Anderson and Taylor Lower adore their smiles.

Courtney Roth, Raina Sweger, and Jordan Burkepile are all happy with their height.

Sarah Kortright, Alana Diaz, and Bree Paden are all delighted by their eyes.

Megan Lebkicher is pleased with her arms and feet.

Bev Ruhle thinks her booty is noteworthy.

Courtney Roth also thinks that her overall body shape is pretty nice.

Raina Sweger also thinks that her lips are quite nice.

These girls were able to find something about themselves that they think is beautiful. This is something that every girl should be able to do! Ladies, stop being so hard on yourselves and embrace your body for what it is.

When most girls are asked what they‟d like to change about their bodies, the list seems to be endless. They want to be taller; they want to lose weight; they wish they had green eyes; they hate their nose. This negative image that girls have of them-selves is extremely unhealthy. To challenge this hate-fest, girls from all different grade levels were asked “What do you like about your body?” This question took many girls by surprise and required a moment of thought. Here are their answers:

Dear Abby, My best friend and I have been attached at the hip since we met in third grade. We do everything together, and we tell each other everything. Last week she sat me down to tell me that she and her family are moving to New Mexico at the end of the summer! I thought she was kid-ding, but she was serious. What should I do for her? What am I going to do without her? I feel like I won’t see her again. Sincerely, Summer Blues

Dear Summer Blues, I will admit that this is going to be a tough summer for you. This is a problem that doesn’t really have a solution. I can’t make your friend’s family de-cide to stay . For now, just be the best friend you can be. Try to keep moving off her mind. Continue to do the things that make you both happy. While you’re doing those fun things, genuinely ask how she feels about moving. She probably has a ton of mixed emo-tions. Just have a positive attitude and be strong for her. As for not knowing what do without her, keep in touch! You can talk on the phone, email, and even web cam chat. Modern technology is definitely on your side! I know it won’t be the same, but use what you have to keep your friendship afloat. Best of luck! Yours truly,

Abby

Dear Abby, During the summer, I always hang out with friends and do my own thing. There‟s no schedule or organization. Lately, my folks have been talking about sending me to this summer camp for teens for the whole summer! I looked at a brochure and I'm not sold. They have meal times, certain times you have to be in bed, and an alarm to wake you up. None of that sounds like my cup of tea. How can I talk my parents out of sending me to that disaster? Yours, Not A Happy Camper Dear Not A Happy Camper, If you are really against going to this camp, tell your parents how you feel. By that, I mean tell your parents how you feel in a mature way; throwing a fit will get you nowhere. Tell them where you stand and how you think it would be better if you didn’t go away to camp this summer. Telling them plans you already made for this summer may help too. If they see you actually put effort into doing something rather than just wasting away the days, they may change their minds. If your charming speech doesn’t work, you might as well make the best of camp. Camp is an op-portunity for you to make new friends and meet dif-ferent kinds of people. I bet if you looked harder into that brochure, you would find that it offers some ac-tivities that interest you. Your hate for scheduling shouldn’t be the only factor. Remember to have a posi-tive attitude. Good luck. Sincerely,

Abby

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Dear Sweetheart,

I have really been having issues with my girlfriend lately. We‟ve been dating for six months, and over the past two weeks, things have really seemed to change. She wants to spend all of her free time with her friends, which means

that there is almost no time for us to hang out. I‟ve tried mentioning to her that I‟d like to do more things together, but she always just tells me that she‟s busy with her girls. I understand that it is good to chill with your friends, but I also

want her to spend time with me.

Sincerely, Feeling Neglected

Dear Feeling Neglected, Keeping time spent with friends versus time with girlfriends/boyfriends is always a difficult and touchy subject. If you approach the situation with a demanding attitude, then you’re just going to push your girlfriend away. However, if you don’t say anything, then you are going to be her doormat. What I suggest is approaching it in a very calm and understanding manner with a goal of compromising for the good of the relationship. Make sure she knows how you feel, but also ask her how she feels about things; this will help both of you see where the other one is coming from. If you guys are both able to give a little and come to a happy solution, then problem solved. If you guys can’t agree, then maybe a break would be helpful. Good luck! Love, Sweetheart

Dear Sweetheart By Kelly Toner

Just Ask Abby By Abby Carter

What’s on Your Mind? I was Facebook creeping on this guy I really like. I started to type his name in the search box, only to realize later that I had actually typed it into my status. Of course, everyone saw it before I could delete it. Mystery Door I had a huge crush on my friend‟s brother and was so excited when she invited me over to her house to go swimming. I used the bathroom that was attached to her bedroom to change into my suit. I noticed another door, but I figured it was just a closet. I was completely naked when her brother walked in through the mystery door! The door actually opened into his room. I screamed, and he quickly turned around and shut the door. I was so upset that I couldn‟t look him in the eye for the rest of the day.

Anyone Need Some Peanut Butter? I was at school, eating lunch with all of my friends, and my allergies were acting up. I took a bite of my sandwich, and then got the feeling I was going to sneeze. Thinking I could hold it in, I kept eating. Out of nowhere, a huge sneeze came out. I blew peanut butter chunks on everyone, including a guy I really liked. Diaper Diva I was at my boyfriend‟s house when we got into a tickle fight. I laughed so hard that I peed my pants right there. He wouldn‟t stop making fun of me, and I had to run home to get clean pants and underwear. Even worse, our anniversary was that week, and he tied a big red bow around a package of Pam-pers and gave it to me as a gag gift!

Everyone knows the story of “Rapunzel” by the Brothers Grimm, but what happens when the tale takes on a new twist? The end result is Disney‟s very charming child movie, “Tangled”. Rapunzel has been taken from her family by Mother Gothel, who wants her for her long hair; long hair has the power to

keep Mother Gothel young. Another surprise

comes later in the movie, when it is revealed that Prince Charming is actually a thief. He has no idea what he is getting himself into when he meets Rapunzel. This children's movie was nominated for Best Original Song at this year‟s Oscar‟s, a recognition that was highly de-served. It is a wonderful movie and is perfect for any age. Get tangled in this enchanting movie, and fall in love with this familiar

tale all over again.

Most families have a tradition of going to visit a particu-lar vacation destination every summer. This summer, expand your

horizons, and consider traveling somewhere new and exciting. Life is short; experience the world. Vacation spot #1: The Mountain Lover Nestled be-tween Great Smoky Mountain National Park

and Nantahala National Forest, Fontana Village Resort is located in Fontana Dam, North Carolina. Accommodations include the main lodge, smaller cabins, and a campground. This resort offers

many activities, such as whitewater rafting, hiking, bik-ing, crafts, horse stables, a pool, and golf. This is the perfect vacation spot for people who love na-ture and enjoy spending time in the mountains. Vacation spot #2: The Art Lover When people think of the South, they usually think of popular places like Texas and Florida. Consider traveling a little more south, and you‟ll come across Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Movie review: “Tangled” By Alana Diaz

Photo courtesy of www.couponing101.com/

Let‟s go get Jason Mraz‟s autograph at lunch! That‟s not Jason Mraz; it‟s Greenwood senior Michael Meehan. Jason Mraz is a famous singer/songwriter born in Virginia. He is known for his influences on reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, and some hip hop. Jason goes on tour throughout the whole country; he just recently stopped in Louisi-ana, Florida, and Tennessee this past April. Both Michael and Jason share dark brown eyes and black hair. So if you think you see Jason in the halls of Green-

wood, it‟s probably Michael Meehan.

Photos courtesy of Lorenzo Rosselli and www.pynkcelebrity.com

http://jasonmraz.com/index.php#/tour/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Mraz

Jason Mraz is in 2nd lunch! By Lorenzo Rosselli

Vacation destinations By Clare Bachman

Anonymous embarrassing Moments

By Zoe Novota

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Santa Fe is a thriving center for the arts. It is perfect for people who want to experience new art with a southern touch.

Vacation spot #3: The Beach Lover Anna Maria Island, Florida, is a perfect beach vacation destina-tion. There are no condo towers, fast food chains, or amusement parks anywhere near the beach. This pre-sents a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the ocean without the dis-tractions. Vacation spot #4: The City Lover When you think of a big city, most people think of New York City or Philadelphia. Boston, Massa-

chusetts, is the new “big city.” It is full of historical landmarks, is

very clean, and has brick sidewalks that keep up its old town charm. Catching a

Red Sox game and going out on a boat are just a few of the many activities available at your fingertips if you visit Boston. If you really love the city and haven‟t been there yet, Boston, Massachusetts, is definitely the place to check out.

http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/five-hidden-affordable-beach-

destinations.html?id=2355524 http://www.fontanavillage.com/about/

http://www.selinsgroveinn.com/ http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/

http://www.santafenm.gov/ Photos courtesy of fontanavillage.com,

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Even though Perry County is a rural area full of small towns, it is full of employ-ment opportunities for high school students. The most com-mon places of employment (especially for Greenwood stu-dents) can be found in Newport. There are businesses, such as Giant, McDonald‟s, Subway, Espresso Yourself, and Goodwill, that will accept applications from teenagers. Aside from Newport, there are many other places where students can find a job! In Millerstown and Liver-pool, for instance, there are the

public pools. There are also restaurants such as The Corner Café, JoJo‟s, Chris‟s Pizza, Lowe‟s, and Susquehanna Soft Serve. Also, don‟t forget the gas stations and convenience stores, such as Amanda‟s, Sun-oco, and Miller‟s. Jobs are also available in landscaping and farming. So, even in small Perry County, it is clear that the area has a lot of employment oppor-tunities for high school stu-dents. With determination and integrity, anyone can enjoy hav-ing an income this summer.

Local summer jobs By Michael Meehan

Newport New Bloom-field

Millerstown Liverpool

McDonald‟s

Giant

Subway

Espresso

Yourself

Café

Goodwill

Weis

Zeiderelli‟s

Pizza

Amanda‟s

Gas Station

Karns

The Family

Dollar

The Country

Curve Res-taurant

The County

Seat Res-taurant

Sunoco Fuel

JoJo‟s OIP

and Family Restaurant

Choc O‟

Latte Café

Millerstown

Pool

Amanda‟s

Gas Station

Miller‟s Mar-

ket

Liverpool

Pool

Hunters

Valley Win-ery

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Summer survival By Kayla Black

Get this look for only $54

Get this look for only $75 Photos courtesy of www.aeropostale.com,

www.charlotterusse.com, and www.oldnavy.com

Summer is just around the corner; get pre-

pared without spending your life savings. If you are looking for cute sunglasses at a reasonable price, check out the variety of styles from Charlotte Russe. The prices range from $5-5.50. If you want to find a pair of flip flops to match your new wardrobe, Old Navy offers a wide selection of colors starting at $2.50! You can find a variety of fashionable bathing suits for $18 and under at Aéropostale. If you‟re searching for something lightweight that you can wear to the beach, pool, or pretty much anywhere, check out the array of sundresses also sold at Aéropostale for under $28, and while you‟re at it, grab a tote bag for under $20. Don‟t forget about sunscreen! You can purchase sunscreen or tanning oils at your local con-

venience store for a low price. If you burn easily, make sure to purchase sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30. Now you can survive summer while looking fashionable.

www.aeropostale.com www.charlotterusse.com

www.oldnavy.com

Affordable clothing for college By Beverly Ruhle

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Summer is just around the corner. It is a time for vaca-

tioning, hanging out with friends, and having fun! Fun can come at a high price, though, especially if you don‟t have a job. Even though you may not be able to afford to dine at fancy restaurants or go to big amusement parks, that doesn‟t mean you have to cancel your summer plans. You just need to indulge in inexpensive activities! A cheap way to beat the

summer heat is by visiting your local public swimming pool. The average cost for an adult over the age of twelve is $4. That

way, you will have a little extra to grab some grub at the snack stand! A day of summer fun

at the pool (including munchies) is an esti-mated cost of $6. Millerstown, Liverpool, and Little Buffalo State Park all have public pools that are open all summer. But that‟s not the only summer activity out there. Another way to cure the summer boredom is by going out for a night of roller skating with friends! The average admis-sion cost at most skating rinks is $6, including the rental fee. If you own your own skates,

that pesky rental fee disappears. Roller skating is an economical way to have fun with your pals! JC

Entertainment in Mifflintown and Sunset Rink in Selinsgrove are great places to skate the night away.

If you're a book worm, Newport Public library is

a good place to find sanctuary. Your local library is filled with tons

of books to meet your literary needs and it doesn‟t cost a penny. You can check out books and take them home using your library card (which is also free). Other-wise, you can read, relax and stay cool inside the library while paying absolutely nothing.

If you're looking for some-thing cheap to do with that special someone, look no further. Spend a sunny day hiking the trails at Little Buffalo State Park and the Appalachian Trail (Duncannon). State parks don‟t charge you to hike and see the

beautiful sites, and it‟s an excellent way to bond! Instead of going out to eat with friends and

paying a fortune, have a picnic. Have everyone in your group bring a dish to share. A picnic costs an average of $9, and that‟s if you‟re buying fresh supplies for a dish. If you already have the ingre-dients in your kitchen, the cost is free.

Remember, just because you're broke doesn‟t mean you have to skip the summer fun! Ask yourself, “Is there something else

that‟s fun and less expensive that I could be doing?” Be smart on how and where you spend your money. If you follow these tips, fun doesn‟t have to come at a high price.

5 fun activities to do this summer under $10!

By Abby Carter

Photos courtesy of wildeherb.com, reatgreengadgets.com,

crosstraining2010.wordpress.com, and coaalnc.com

As we prepare to leave for college after graduation, many of us will be faced with the dilemma of what to wear while we are there. But how will you afford a new wardrobe while paying for college tuition? When you are at the mall, search for some good deals on the clearance and sale racks. Check out these stores for some trendy, yet affordable, clothing.

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Farewell to Greenwood High By Anna Heggenstaller

Six years ago, we stepped into the hallways of Green-wood High School. Now, almost 990 days later, we are taking our leave, forever changed. The cycle of school remained unbroken in our six years of education in this wonderful institution. Memories were made and friendships were gilded into lasting relationships. On the other hand, we have some not-so-good memories, and some of us just plain grew apart, but such is life as a teenager. Though it is time to say goodbye for good, we are taking another step in our lives. Whether it be the military, college, or work, we

are forging a path towards the future. Though to tell you the truth, I agree with Juliet. “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”

We are overjoyed to finally make our last farewell, but we may not realize what we have learned. A farewell is duly made to everyone who has annoyed us for six years. These people taught us patience and that we need to just walk away some-times. “Good day,” to the school lunches that gave us stomachs of steel to take on the world. “Ciao,” to the teachers that drove us insane with impossible tests, mountains of homework, and those

wonderful research papers that we all enjoy ever so much. We will all thank you later. A last “See you never,” to the four white walls, climate-confused air conditioners, leaky roof, frustrating technology, ever-changing dress code, censored conversations, overzealous filtering systems, and attempted online education. In all honesty, we will have so much to miss once we go into the real world. We have been safe, lying in the comfort of the people around us for the last six years. Saying goodbye means also giving up the little pillow that was Greenwood High School.

When we take a step out into the real world, we leave behind a legacy. Whether that legacy was as an athlete, an artist, a nerd, or another stereotypical high school brand was entirely up to us. High school in one way or another gave us the skills needed to succeed in the real world; now it is what we do with those skills that really matters. So, Greenwood High School, in true cowboy fashion, I tip my hat to you. In the words of Captain Jack Spar-row, “Now bring me that horizon!”

Seniors: after high school

By Alana Diaz

Skyler Veunephachan plans to attend Drexel University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Following the comple-

tion of his B.S.N, he will continue his higher education to become a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). In later years, he wishes to pursue his dreams in medicine while still having a passion for music. After Bryar McNaughton graduates, he plans to work at Zoo America at Hershey Park. He also plans to attend college in the fall to be-come a Zoologist. In June, Tabby Kerlin will begin training for a CNA. After earning her CNA, she will be work-ing at Pinnacle Health Harrisburg Hospital. In the fall, Tabby will attend HACC while working and taking care of her family. Kirstin Mutzabaugh plans on attending HACC in the fall, training to be a radiological technician, which deals with CAT scans and

MRI‟s. Once that is completed, she will spend her life with Travis M. Nicholas Diaz plans to further his education at HACC for two years and then transfer to Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia to major in Psychology. He plans to begin a career as a counselor. Courtney Roth will be attending Indiana Uni-versity of Pennsylvania to major in Criminology. She plans to become a probation officer. Lorenzo Rosselli plans to double major in Spanish and Italian at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY.

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Graduation Section

One thing that high school seniors fear the most about college is the quality of the food. Horror stories about strange food that more closely resembles slop are always told. Of course, not all schools have creepy food, but if you find yourself in such a predicament, there are two solutions to your problem. First of all,

you could bring some of your own food and prepare it in your room, so your meals aren‟t quite as processed and disgusting. If you are too lazy to do that, well, then your second option is to suck it up and stop complaining. The food will not kill you, no matter how disturbing it looks.

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Survival food for college

By Jill Tengeres

Graduation information By Sarah Loy

Where do the seniors see themselves in ten years? By Lorenzo Rosselli

Elijah Olson is working as a Physician‟s Assistant under the apprenticeship of a highly educated physi-cian and use his knowledge to help with mission trips.

Having already published his first novel,

Evan Lower is writing for a reputable magazine. Working as an ambassador in Spain or France, Sarah Loy is traveling the world. Anna Heggenstaller is managing a professional baseball team. Elizabeth Mohler is married to Jared Compton, studying in medi-

cal school, and raising her two boys in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere.

Courtney Roth is a married probation officer.

Taylor Lower is married, raising a family, and working in an elementary school in the special education depart-

ment.

Working in a hospital as a neonatal nurse practitioner and traveling the world is what Josalynn Heichel spends her time doing.

As the lead guitarist of a metal-core band for fun, Nick Allison works as a mechanical engineer.

Jill Tengeres is working as a wildlife biologist at a national park and making the most of her life.

The stages of Broadway are where Allsion Wray is playing the lead role of Christine in Phan-tom of the Opera.

Sara Mittner is a hardcore rock star and remains injury free!

Michael Meehan is the most stressed out, neurotic CEO of a

mass-producing company.

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Class trip By Elijah Olson

Photos courtesy of Sarah Loy

May 2011

The 2011 seniors took a class trip to Six Flags in Jack-son, New Jersey, on May 7th. Before entering the amusement park, the class went on a Six Flags safari. There was a vast dis-play of animals, such as peacocks, giraffes, zebras, lions, and water buffalo. Though there was a great variety of animals, these animals were few and far between.

There was a multitude of mixed feelings on the safari trip. Some of the kids genuinely enjoyed the safari, while others thought it was a complete waste of time that could have been spent riding roller coasters. Rachel Benson commented that she thinks the trip was really great, and she liked seeing all the wild animals. On the contrary, Tanner Barrick‟s opinion was “It makes me very depressed; these animals are caged against their will and

I likes the animals.” Either way, it was a very memorable experi-ence for those involved. Upon entering the amusement park, students rushed to line up for rides, such as Superman, Batman the Dark Knight, and Nitro. John Craig‟s favorite part of the day was riding the Kingda Ka, a roller coaster that holds the record for being the tallest in the world and the fastest in North America. “It was pretty beast,” he said. While some were lucky enough to enter relatively short lines, waiting only 15-30 minutes, others had the misfortune of waiting close to two hours. After a long day of riding rides, eating, and walking around the park, students hopped back on the tour bus and headed back to Perry County. With only a few mishaps, the day was considered tiring, but successful.

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There are quite a few good foods that are easy to make in a standard dorm room. The most versatile of these foods are ramen noodles. To jazz the noodles up, add some hot sauce, pep-per, and any meat or vegetables stolen from the cafeteria or pur-chased and stored in the fridge. Canned fruit is also a great food to be kept on hand, because it is healthy and can meet the crav-ing for a late night sweet snack. It is best to have healthier snacks on hand, such as peanut butter, granola bars, and Wheat Thins, than to have sugar-filled candy bars and chips. The health-ier options will fill you up and leave you feeling physically better

than the junk food. There are also pre-packaged cups of wild rice and plain rice that can be made in the microwave for a filling and healthy dish. It is not hard to find food that is able to be stored for a long time or made in a microwave. Before you go to college, make a trip to the grocery store and pick out a variety of foods that will make healthy and filling snacks. Hopefully, the cafeteria will have good food, and you will not have to live on your snacks. However, if the food is awful, you will be prepared to make some of you own meals in your dorm room.

Greenwood High School‟s Class of 2011 will be recognized at their commencement on Friday, May 27, at the Dar Roush Me-morial Field. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. with a welcome from Autumn Pellman, the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Anna Heggen-staller, and an introduction from Kelly Toner. Speakers will include Valedictorian Emily Griswold, Salutatorian Sarah Loy, and Honor Student Steven Crawford. Greenwood students are encouraged to attend the commencement to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2011!

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flapping their wings

Mosquitoes are attracted to people who

just ate bananas

Children grow faster in the spring

A ball of

glass will bounce higher than a ball of rubber

Frogs can‟t swallow with

their eyes open

Fish can drown

When the moon is directly

over you, you weigh less

Smelling apples and/or bananas can help you lose weight

Replacing a car‟s air filter can improve your gas mileage

by 10 percent

A group of cats is called a clowder

Claws and Paws

CLAWS TO finals

CLAWS TO no cookie day!

CLAWS TO being an underclass-

man

CLAWS TO budget cuts

PAWS TO the end of the year

PAWS TO graduation parties

PAWS TO prom

PAWS TO pepperoni pizza

10 random facts

By Emily Carvell

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Thank you seniors for all of your hard work

and dedication! Editors, you were the best yet! I will miss you! ~Miss B.