Volume 14 Number 6May 2011

BuccaneerBulletin Oswego High School’s Student Voice

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Editor-in-ChiefJasmine Davis

Managing EditorFaith Whitely

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Chief PhotographerMonék CullenArt DirectorErin McIntosh

Business ManagerKatherine Robinson

Senior WriterKathryn Whelsky

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Jeff WallaceSports Writer Christina Dehm

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Oswego High School’s Student Voice

The Buccaneer Bulletin, a member of the Empire State School Press Association, and The Quill and Scroll, is published periodically by the

students of the Oswego High School, 2 Buccaneer Blvd.; Oswego, New York 13126; (315) 341-

2200.It is intended as a vehicle to inform, educate,

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. . .To the OCSD faculty and staff who donated and helped with the Oswego County Red Cross fundraiser by paying to wear jeans to school in support of the Red Cross. $2,358.00 was raised district-wide. The OHS staff raised $475 of that total.

. . . To the Owl’s Head Chapter of the National Honor Society which has raised almost $10,000 for its national charity—St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

. . .To the students who were winners of the 2011 Harborfest Poster Contest. The work entered was so impressive that the Harborfest officials decided on four designs for individual print pieces. The winners are: Chrissy Abare, Poster Design; Justine Harrington, Brochure Cover; Kat Robinson, Program Cover; and Rebecca Krass, Trolley Button. Congratulations!

. . . To Tom Drumm for being awarded second place in Extemporaneous speaking at the recent New York State SkillsUSA Conference in Syracuse.

. . . Oswego High School’s Winter Guard that received a score 84.9 for its 2011 “inDEPENDence” routine on March 26 at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park. That’s the best Oswego’s done at the championships and it’s the first time that they have received medals! Congratulations girls!

. . . The Oswego High School cheerleaders who participated in the JAMfest Nationals competition in Atlantic City recently and came home as first place winners. The girls each received champion jackets as well as a team trophy, individual medals, and a banner.

. . .To the fact that seniors were told that student parking would be available during the second semester. We’re in the last 30 instructional days of school, yet there is still no designated area for students to park.

. . . To the street sign on Liberty Street and Buccaneer Blvd. that was knocked down somehow. We just got the sign, and it’s already knocked down. It seems like the nice things we get at Oswego High school do not last very long!

. . . To the Oswego City School District not giving us an extra day off for Memorial Day weekend. We have two unused snow days, and for many years the Board of Ed gave us an extra day. Why not this year?

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In Our View . . .

Kayla Donohue

“It was a great way to keep kids safe last year. So it’ll suck if it’s cancelled”

Grade 12

How do you feel about there not a being post prom

party this year?

What’s Your Opinion?No Post-Prom Party: Who’s Responsible?

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Grading Parents Won’t Improve Schools Fredrick Donabella

“I had a great time last year. The free food and the prizes were great!”

Grade 12

Sam McCarrick

“Last year, I had a good time, but it’s not like I look forward to the Post Prom Party.”

Grade 12

Sean Carpenter

“I am disappointed because I was really looking forward to going to it.”

Grade 12

We, at the Buccaneer Bulletin, are proud supporters of the Oswego High School Post-Prom Party… at least we would be if the event was still being held this year. Despite the overwhelming success last year, there will be no Post-Prom Party for the 2011 Junior Prom.

Although the reasoning at this time is unclear, the Post-Prom Party will not be taking place, which seems ludicrous after last year’s Post-Prom Party produced the most successful turnout in the history of the event. Last year at Laker Hall, there was laser tag, live music, good food, a mechanical bull and more! Even the kids, who would be stereotyped as “too cool,” were there. We, as teenagers, know that we’re hard to please. Everything that adults come up with is “lame,” but last year, something was finally done right to get our attention and everyone was pleasantly surprised.

We all know the biggest concern of Prom each year for all adults isn’t what happens at the dance, but after the event, mainly, underage drinking. Teachers and parents were our age once (even if we teenagers don’t realize it). Adults know what goes on and while it may seem like your parents are “so dumb” because they won’t let you go out to party, it’s really just

because they love you and want to keep you safe. Trust us, you’ll thank them fifteen years from now. Underage drinking is a dangerous issue and we all know that. The Post-Prom Party was created to give students a place to go after Prom that is not only fun, but supervised. And though in past years, for most students the Post-Prom Party was considered “boring,” last year’s was definitely not. So after finally convincing students to go… they’re going to take it away all together in 2011?

The morning after Prom, students, parents, and teachers nationwide hold their breath for the first few seconds while checking the news. We’ve seen the Mock-DWI, we watch News Channel 9, we hear the stories, but most importantly we all know the teenagers who walk around thinking they are bullet proof; they are our peers, our siblings, and our friends. “It’ll never happen to us, only other people.” We wait for tragedy to strike, and when every single student at Oswego High School is safe and sound, we are relieved. But without the Post-Prom Party alternative, what if something tragic does happen? And what if that student, or students, would’ve gone to the Post-Prom Party instead of getting behind the wheel after a couple drinks?

Even in high school, it’s noted that the students with ambitious parents tend to possess more motivation than the average student. The students who are challenged and encouraged by their parents at home, often aim for higher results at school. If teenagers can be affected by their parents like this, then how much more impressionable are early elementary students? But, how is possible to make sure parents are utilizing that privilege? And if they aren’t, is there a way to inspire these lethargic adults?

Florida’s State Rep. Kelli Stargel recently proposed to the Florida legislature the Parent Involvement and Accountability in Public Schools bill. This is her attempt at targeting these dormant parents.

“We have student accountability, teacher accountability, and administrative accountability. The missing link was to look at the parents and make sure they are held accountable,” Stargel said.

The idea of this bill is that the report cards of prekindergarten through third grade students would have a section included where the teachers would actually grade the parents’ involvement with the child’s education. This grade would be marked as satisfactory, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory. The parent grade will be determined by their meeting or not meeting these three standards:

• A child should be on time, prepared to learn after a good night’s sleep, and have eaten a meal. • A child should have his/her homework done and be prepared for examinations. • There should be regular communication between the parent and teacher. Although these are realistic goals, our skepticism is directed at the approach of these aspirations.

What affect would this bill really have? The parents who care to be involved in their children’s education are probably going to pursue that desire without the need of motivation from a teacher. The parents who don’t aspire to become participants in their children’s existence are probably not going to be persuaded by a receiving a poor grade.

Now, we don’t know what it’s like to be a parent, but just think about that kid in your class who responds to single digit test grades by sitting back, laughing and giving the world the middle finger. Fast forward twenty years when he gets a report card saying he wasn’t active enough with his kid’s education the quarter. He probably isn’t going to care much. That is why we think that this bill will be a waste. If children aren’t being encourage by their parents, maybe that’s because their parents aren’t the encouraging type. And because this bill is being proposed with these indifferent parents in mind, will it be effective?

Most likely, this bill would just create animosity between parents and teachers. Do you like that teacher who gave you poor grades, even if you did deserve them? This bill holds the danger of tainting the parent/teacher relationship with awkwardness and resentment. We acknowledge that the desire to have parents more involved in their children’s educations is valid. We just deem the Parent Involvement and Accountability in Public Schools bill an unlikely solution to solve the problem of apathetic moms and dads.

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“ Y e s I’d like to order a double quarter pounder with extra cheese, a large side of cheese fries with a cup of dipping cheese, an order of fried cheese sticks… oh and a diet Pepsi please, I’m trying to cut down.”

We Americans can’t deny that we love all that is fried, fattening and swimming in cheese. It’s like we’ve evolved into a culture where that craving for a creamy, melted helping of artery clogger is written somewhere in our DNA. Let’s think about some of the most popular foods in our nation: grilled cheese, crackers and cheese, fried cheese sticks, cheesecake, cheese curds, pretzels and cheese, cheese fries, macaroni and cheese, nachos and cheese, cheese popcorn, pizza with extra cheese… the list goes o n . C h e e s e is literally eve rywhere . It’s even g o t t e n t o the point where people are finding things that taste good with cheese just so they can put cheese on them. I’ll admit to being one of those people. Personally I love my Oreos and cheese, but I guarantee those who have never tried it will be determined to say ‘yuck.’

What ever happened to scavenging for berries and hunting down Bambi with a bow and arrow? It seems like finding food was somehow replaced with a fast food joint on every corner and weapons for hunting took the back

burner to deep fryers

and crock pots. I’m not complaining about how easy it’s become to access and cook food because, let’s face it,

I ’ d be a huge hypocrite i f I ever criticized

someone for the a m o u n t they eat.

E v e r since the late 20th century, cheese has been gradually rising in popularity. Processed cheeses and pre-packaged foods including cheese are now seen more than ever

before with the

food industry booming due to modern technologies and

advances in food preservation. Obviously there’s

something about cheese that has put Americans under its spell. We really aren’t the only ones though, look at the mice in our nation, constantly risking their lives and throwing themselves into a wood and metal death trap at just a cheesy whiff.

It’s hard to avoid something that we literally see everywhere. Cheese has

gone from

s t r i c t l y cheddar a n d evolved

into c o u n t l e s s flavors a n d t e x t u r e s . Gouda,

m u n s t e r , ricotta, bergenost, swiss, bleu, cottage cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese the numbers and

possibilities are endless especially since we invented squeeze cheese. Who cares about the health of their heart and level of cholesterol when you can sit around dipping goodies in a

healthy helping of fondu?

I’m not really

sure at which p o i n t cheese really

began taking over the foods of our nation, but chances are, there’s no sign of the big cheese being removed from its reign any time soon. Is the cheese rush going to hurt us in the end though? How many cows have been recruited in the past couple decades to bring on the change? With more livestock comes the need for more resources to take care of them and fewer resources available for other purposes.

People think cheese and automatically think it’s “healthy

because it’s dairy,” but how much of t h a t i s true? How much of t h e cheese that

consumers e a t i s made out o f the th ings we think it is and made the way we think it is? How many things that we eat are labeled cheese food? Cheese food: Food product made from normal cheese and sometimes other unfermented dairy ingredients,

plus emulsifiers, extra salt, food colorings, and whey. Yum, emulsifiers. Personally I don’t like eating things I can’t pronounce or don’t k n o w what the

ingredients even are, not to mention h o w m a n y things are

considered “unfermented

dairy ingredients.” I guess as

long as things continue to stay

fresh a long time, are cheap, and cause our

taste buds to tingle, people will continue not thinking twice about the things they put in their stomachs.

I wonder where this cheese fever epidemic

is going to end up 20 years from now. Will we eventually be living

in a cheesetopia? Will concerns of nutrition be thrown out the window when those health nuts living off of

rice cakes and water have finally had enough and would rather live short, yummy food-filled lives as opposed to living a life where your stomach and taste buds hate you? As for now, I’ll

continue to stuff myself with my cheese-dunked beef jerky and hope it doesn’t cause me to dig myself an early grave. Happy eating!

We’re Victims of the Cheese-ification of the U.S.

Editor’s note: Dripping cheese and US map graphic illustrations by Erin McIntosh

Picture this: going to Rudy’s and getting four orders of fish and chips to go, and then taking the food out to your car. That’s not so abnormal, right? What is abnormal is buying all that food for yourself, ordering it to go so the people working won’t know it’s all for you, and then taking it out to your car, sitting there by yourself, and eating it all completely alone.

When the topic of eating disorders comes up, anorexia or bulimia usually come to mind, and have received media attention. What people don’t typically think of is BED, which has affected nearly three times as many people as anorexia and bulimia combined. BED stands for binge eating disorder, and for what it’s gaining in popularity, it’s seriously lacking in awareness.

Many people take comfort in food and that’s okay to a certain extent. After a rough day at work, one might go home and polish off a box of Oreos. After a bad breakup, one might indulge in a tub of Ben and Jerry’s. But when food starts to consume the individual’s life, that’s when it has gone too far.

“Look at the diet of Americans,” said OHS Health teacher Mr. David Gryczka. “Everything is supersized; portions have gotten out of control. It’s called ‘comfort food’ for a reason.”

“Anxiety plays a big role in eating disorders,” stated OHS nurse Mrs. Christina Chamberlain. “A lot of times it’s about a kid wanting to have control over something in their lives, and they can control what goes in and out of their bodies. The media also plays a role in eating disorders, as some ads promote negative body image, making kids feel bad about their bodies.”

“It’s perfectionism,” added school nurse Mrs. Aimee DeVinny. “People want to be perfect.”

“The cause of binge eating disorder is officially unknown, but there are lots of theories,” said OHS Health teacher Mr. Mark Mirabito. “Depression and obesity are comorbid, or coexisting, with BED. But depression doesn’t cause BED; BED causes depression. Depression is much more common in people who suffer from binge eating disorder than those who don’t. So they’re clearly related, but it’s currently unknown how.

“The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the book that classifies all mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the US) hasn’t classified it yet, because BED was originally thought to be a subset of bulimia,” Mirabito continued. “The book is rewritten every ten years, and while we’re using the current edition of the book, the disease technically doesn’t exist. However, it will be in the next edition, coming out in 2013, classified as its own disease.”

During teen years, the body demands extra nutrients to support the growth of muscle and bone, so if someone goes through a phase where they occasionally overeat, that’s normal. But binge eating

is much different from normal appetite increases or overeating from time to time.

People with a binge eating problem consume unusually large quantities of food on a regular basis. They do it quickly, while doing other activities, and don’t stop eating when they’re full. “Most psychiatrists believe it’s subconscious actions, as they’re often told by their patients ‘I don’t think about it; it just happens,’” said Mirabito. “The feeling just takes over and they find themselves unable to control their eating.” Binging makes the body take in more calories than it can use, which can lead to obesity, which usually ends in the binger feeling bad about themselves and their bodies.

“We don’t see a ton of cases around here,” continued Chamberlain. “Once in a while we’ll get a well-known case, when someone is sent to us. We don’t usually know about it unless someone tells us—a teacher, a friend, someone who was there while the person was binging.”

Binge eating, like anorexia and bulimia, is considered an eating disorder because it involves unhealthy eating patterns. Binge eating and bulimia both involve eating too much food, feeling out of control while eating, and then feeling guilty about eating afterward. But with bulimia, people tend to purge (vomit or use laxatives) after they’ve eaten to keep from gaining weight, or participating in compulsive exercise after overeating as a way of making up for having too much food. People with bulimia don’t usually become underweight (like those suffering from anorexia) or overweight (like those suffering from binge eating).

Unhealthy overeating habits that may develop into binge eating typically start during childhood, as a result of family eating habits. “It takes a lot of education to fix something,” Gryczka said, “but we can’t start with the kids. They can do one thing here and then go home and do another. We need to teach the parents to teach the kids.”

People normally associate food with nurturing, but some families may overuse food as a source of comfort. If a child is upset, he or she is given a cookie. If a child had a bad day at school, he or she is given a bowl of ice cream. After a while, this becomes a habit for children, and they don’t learn healthier methods of handling their stress. This leads

children to grow up believing that unhappy feelings can be made better with food.

It’s difficult to tell how many teens have a binge eating problem. Because of guilt or embarrassment about their out-of-control eating habits, teens don’t tend to talk about their problem or seek help.

“The nurse’s office is a good place to start,” concluded Chamberlain. “Then it can be taken to a counselor, therapy, family…usually there are other issues that go along with it.”

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Binge Eating: The Least-Known Eating Disorder

Types of Eating Disorders People often don’t give much thought to eating disorders until they are personally affected. The two most well-known disorders are anorexia and bulimia, but binge eating disorder is more common than either. Orthorexia is another eating disorder that is coming to light by definition. •Anorexia is an eating disorder that is associated with extreme loss in body weight, as well as the absence of the desire to eat that is most commonly induced by social environmental. •Binge Eating Disorder is a recurrent eating disorder that is characterized by the uncontrolled, excessive intake of any available food and often occurring following stressful events. •Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating and followed by purging to prevent weight gain. •Orthorexia is obsessiveness about the quality of the food being ingested, ensuring that it is the most organic food.

By Christina Dehm Reporter

photo by Monék cullenEating a four-pound burger, like the one created above for this story, would certainly constitute an eating binge.

“The older I grew, the more I loved dance. I began choosing dance over other activities,” stated Natalie Kazarian of Natalie’s School of Dance. Kazarian has been dancing since she was three years old, and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to become a dance teacher. Natalie Kazarian-Crisafulli holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance from State University of New York at Brockport and is also certified by Dance Masters of America. Natalie’s performing experience includes touring with the Danscore Dance Company of Brockport State. She has also danced professionally with Dance Spectrum of Rochester, NY and has appeared in various musical productions.

Natalie established Natalie’s School of Dance in 1989, and is currently celebrating 23 years of Dance Education in Oswego.

Natalie’s School of Dance has been open for twenty-three years in Oswego, New York. Kazarian is extremely passionate about her job and states, “ I couldn’t imagine doing anything else for a living.”

“Having my mom as my teacher was a really great experience; we’re really close and she has taught me so much as both a person and a dancer,” stated Natalie’s daughter, Oswego High School senior, Natasha Kazarian.

“Watching my students grow and strive to achieve new levels is what is

the most rewarding part of this job,” stated Natalie.

Natalie’s School of Dance is holding its 2011 recital titled “Turning Back Time” at the Waterman Theatre at SUNY Oswego June 18.

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Natalie’s School of Dance

Dance is one of the most popular activities among students K-12 and Oswego, New York is privileged enough to have five dance studios within one small city. Lisa’s Centre of Dance Artistry, Miss Kelly’s Dance Company, Natalie’s School of Dance, Susan’s Academy of Dance, and Studio C all encourage their students to achieve their highest potential, and the owners and instructors love watching their students better themselves.

Dance is far more difficult than the average “non-dancer” realizes. A dancer doesn’t simply dance, but he/she expresses themselves through music. While dancing, they are performing, acting, counting, concentrating, and physically straining themselves to achieve levels of excellence. Each studio within Oswego is a seven-day-a-week business that is extremely dedicated to its dancers.

All of the studios encourage

students who may want to pursue dance as a career (or teaching dance as a career) to never give up. It was very apparent that all five of the studio owners absolutely love their job, and wouldn’t trade it for anything else. They are extremely encouraging and positive role models for the young people they work with.

All of the studios encourage their students to have fun. There wasn’t a class without laughter, or inside jokes,

because each studio resembles a large family.

Dance students in Oswego are very lucky to have the dedicated and passionate staff that they have. Martha Graham once said, “Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” It was clear when putting together this feature, that each studio owner and instructor is passionate about dance.

Studio C owner Stefanie Standish began dancing at ten years old when Carolyn Dehm opened ‘Studio C’ in 1991. Many of Stefanie’s friends were enrolled in dance class, and she was encouraged by them to join. Her passion for dance emerged the day of her first class. “My first dance class, I knew I wanted to be Carolyn,” stated Standish.

At age fifteen, Standish took on the role of a student-teacher at the studio, by age 17 she was teaching her own classes, and by age 26 she purchased the studio. At a young age, the commitment of being a student-teacher didn’t have a negative impact on Standish, as she only grew to love dance more and more.

“I sold my studio to Stefanie four years ago because I wanted to be able to spend more time with my children,” stated former Studio C owner, Carolyn Dehm. As Stefanie took on the responsibilities of the studio, her time commitment grew. Seven days a week, sixty hours a

week, Standish spends directing her own business. “Even close to seventy hours a week near recital time,” stated Standish. “It’s difficult sometimes, running your own business, because in addition to everything you do, you’re

also your own bookkeeper, cleaning lady, and secretary,” she continued.

As time-consuming as it may be, Standish truly loves what she does, and it is evident when she works with her dancers who range from ages three to adult. “There are no particular funny memories

that stick out, because we’re always laughing. Every day is fun,” stated Standish.

Studio C’s recital is being held in the Waterman Theatre at SUNY Oswego June 4, with shows at 1:00 and 7:00. The 2011 recital is titled ‘Blast from the Past’ in dedication to the 20th anniversary of the studio. “Blast from the Past” features music from past recitals including the same opening number from Studio C’s first recital in 1991.

Studio C Dance Academy

Editor’s note: This feature was written by Katherine Robinson. Studio C, Susan’s Academy of Dance, and Miss Kelly’s Dance Company photos by Katherine Robinson. LCDA photo contributed by Haley Nosky. Natalie’s School of Dance photo contributed by Jasmine Davis.

Lisa’s Centre of Dance Artistry located on Hall Road in Oswego shares a strong and important philosophy of dance, as cited on its website www.lcdoa.com, “An education in the fine art of dance is one that will stay with you for a lifetime. LCDA is a school in which every student will be challenged and praised as he/she sets goals and strives each day to achieve them.” LCDA is run by director Lisa Carroll, who has been dancing since age two.

Lisa’s Centre of Dance offers many workshops for their dancers. “Workshops are to dancers what sports clinics are to athletes,” stated Carroll. Past workshops have included celebrities such as Sean McLeod, an award winning American choreographer whose work spans more than 20 years and three continents. In January, several LCDA students were privileged to work with Dustin Phillips, an acoustic/pop artist from Minneapolis and Michael Lemanski who has danced in Disney productions where he portrayed the character of Aladdin.

Oswego High School senior Haley Nosky stated, “I absolutely love dance, and Lisa has turned my love into a passion.”

“Lisa is so great with the kids, she loves what she does and is extremely passionate. Her dedication shows through her students,” stated Kim Douglas, mother of dancer Abby Douglas.

Susan’s Academy of Dance was opened by Susan Gardner at only the age of nineteen and is celebrating 20 years of business in Oswego. “The feet may learn the steps, but only the spirit can dance,” stated Gardner as her philosophy. She has been dancing since she was eleven years old, and knew at the age of twelve she wanted to become a dance teacher. “I was so sure of what I wanted and my family was very supportive; I opened the studio when I was nineteen,” stated Gardner.

Susan’s Academy of Dance teaches ages two and a half through adults. “Teaching the two and a half year olds requires patience, but then again so do the teenagers,” joked Gardner. Even though the job is very demanding, it is also extremely rewarding. “It is demanding, and definitely a seven-day a week job, but seeing the improvement in the students’ dancing, like Danielle (Mather) for example is rewarding. I have loved watching her grow; she has come such a long way,” Gardner stated as she admired Danielle Mather rehearsing her senior solo dance for this June’s recital.

“Miss Sue is so much fun, and so energetic,” stated junior Shannon McCann.“To inspire future dancers to achieve their dreams,” Gardner stated as her philosophy. “Be prepared for the

unknown problems and be a very strong business person. People don’t realize how much this job entails, but I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world,” she added.

Susan’s Academy of Dance is holding its 2011 recital entitled “Sue-ology XX” in celebration of the 20th anniversary at the Oswego High School on June 24.

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Lisa’s Centre of Dance Artisty

At the age of two and a half, Kelly Thompson was enrolled into dance class by her parents who thought she would enjoy dance due to her love for music. At the age of eight or nine years old, Kelly decided she wanted to teach dance, and in 1981, opened her studio Miss Kelly’s Dance Company, originally in Syracuse, New York.

“Time” is just a word when it comes to the life of a dance instructor, especially when devoting dedication to home life and the studio is a twenty-four hour a day, seven day a week job. “Balancing the studio and home is a true challenge, especially because I am passionate about both,” stated Thompson. “I feel very blessed to be able to bring these two facets of my life together. It takes a lot of love, understanding, and patience from both work and family,” continued Thompson.

Kelly tells students to stay focused, and stay true to themselves. “Know that today you are here and then strive further with each day,” she said.

Thompson took her own advice on the rigorous road to becoming a dance instructor. In order to become certified, there are exams that must be taken including a vast understanding of music kinesiology, and dance.

“Always dance like no one is watching,” she advises students.Miss Kelly’s Dance Company’s concert is at The Waterman Theatre of SUNY

Oswego on June 18, entitled “It’s a Secret!”

Miss Kelly’s Dance Company

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Susan’s Academy of Dance

Jackie Hondro

Why did you pick your dress? “I liked that it was slimming,

and it flared out at the bottom.”

Where did you get your dress? “Deb.”

Chelsee Brockwell

Why did you pick your dress? “I was shopping on Black

Friday, and it was cheap!”

Where did you get your dress? “Macy’s in NYC.”

The Long Dress

The Short Dress

The Tux

Under the Sea Oswego High School Junior Prom 2011

Hewitt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oswego

-Nice to everyone they are around.-Have a charismatic personality.-Having an attractive personality.-Well known by most of the students.-The person who is not always nominated

or recognized.-Involved with school functions.-Stand out in a positive way

Voting for the Prom Court:

What people look for when voting for prom King/Queen:

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Hewitt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oswego

Many people are choosing to have dinner at friends’ houses because they decided it was cheaper, there was more of a relaxed atmosphere, they could choose what they wanted to eat, and they thought it would be a fun thing to do. For seniors, a lot said that since they went all-out their junior year, prom this year will be more casual for them. Some people hosting pre-Prom dinners are Meghan Stewart, Tasha Kazarian, Mackenzie Dunsmoor, and Jess Ciesla. Some are doing a barbecue and eating outside at picnic tables, others are having nice dinners and decorating their dining room table, and others have chefs in the family who will be making their dinner for prom night.

Ichiban. “Going to Ichiban for dinner would be a great cultural experience. The closeness you feel comes through as soon you enter the restaurant that is very culturally decorated. The chefs will come to your table and make the food you want to order. If you like Japanese food, as well as seafood or steak, this would be a great place to go. Between the food and the entertainment, you will leave being glad you came.” Canale’s “If you want an

Italian dish before Prom, the ideal place to head to is Canale’s. Not only is it local, but it’s a family-owned restaurant that translates the family feeling into its food and dining room. The food is delicious and the prices aren’t too bad either. They have all your Italian dishes from a plate of manicotti or baked ziti to a pizza with your choice of toppings.” You will feel completely full after you’ve finished a meal at Canale’s. “

Reasons varied for choosing these places from the fact that it is cheaper, to it being one of their favorite places to eat,

from the fact that it can accommodate large groups, or that it is a place they can only go to on special occasions.

Places to go for Dinner:

Red Lobster. “For those who are taking the theme of prom seriously this year, then heading over to Red Lobster for some delicious seafood is the place for you to go. Though a little more on the pricey side, the portions you get are worth whatever you pay, along with how satisfied you will be after the meal is done. After you’ve eaten your shrimp scampi or clams, you can finish your “Sea-themed Night” by heading to prom.”

Olive Garden. “Olive Garden is well known for having delicious food for a very reasonable price. It is a very family-oriented restaurant that can satisfy everyone’s taste buds with its large variety and have them leaving satisfied. Commonly known is their endless soup, salad, and breadsticks which are great things to fill up on before heading over to prom and hitting the dance floor.”

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Is the Prom Everything It’s Hyped Up to Be?

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Buy the perfect dress. Get your nails done. Sit for hours curling your hair so it looks just right. Do you know what I say to all of that? Overrated! As a senior this year, I’ve already had the experience of what many dub the greatest night of your life, Prom night. However, rather than having a royally amazing night, I considered Junior Prom more of a royal pain in the behind.

As the rain poured down, I tried relentlessly to not get the extremely overpriced dress I was wearing wet. After we finally got into the hall, it turned out that this dance wasn’t much different than any of the dances that take place at OHS. The hall itself was hot and the D.J. played the typical Cotton-Eyed-Joe and YMCA. And the food at a regular OHS dance actually tends to be better than the snacks served at Prom. Seriously, who serves lemonade to a bunch of thirsty people? Lemonade only makes you thirstier!

After a few hours of putting up with the dance we decided to call it a night about an hour early. I enjoyed the moment I could finally get into cozy clothes, get on the couch, and watch Saturday Night Live. But don’t just take my word that what came after the dance was better than Prom itself. Many friends of mine that opted to go to the post prom party said that was much better than the actual dance.

This year however, my friends and I are skipping all the drama. We’re trading in ball gowns for jeans and tee shirts and we’re ditching the uncomfortable heels for flip flops. I am hosting an anit-Prom this year. Anti-Prom will include for us an epic game of capture the flag, watching chick flicks, and a sleepover.

The biggest draw for us is how simple anti-Prom will be. This year we’re not only ditching the fancy outfit but the strict schedule is out the window too. No need to be at a restaurant promptly at 6 because this year our menu consists of pizza and wings. We’re kissing the fancy pictures goodbye and instead taking fun goofy shots. There will be no instance when we don’t like the music being played because it’s coming solely off of our iPods.

I’m not trying to say that it’s not worth going to Prom, especially junior year. I’m glad that I went because I would have always wondered what it would be like if I didn’t. However, as a Senior I have so much more on my mind that doesn’t include Prom. And with Senior Dinner Dance I still have the opportunity to get all dressed up and dance the night away. As for those of you attending the prom this May I truly hope you enjoy yourself, and those that aren’t well I’m with you.

High school. It has a way of dividing us into the cliques and stereotypes that we all try to avoid, but simply can’t. However, one night has a way of bringing all of us together in this one perfect moment...PROM.

Such a short word, but it really has so many emotions behind it. Shopping with your mother, sister, older cousin or best friend to try on all of these gorgeous dresses that make you feel absolutely amazing. Getting your hair done at the salon and looking like a movie star, and wearing brand new heels feeling like you’re walking down the runway resembling a super model.

Add the corsages and boutonnieres, make up, dinner, dancing, memories, formal pictures, candid pictures and, of course, the moment every teenage girl (whether they admit it or not) dreams of...getting asked to go to prom by her dream guy!

Dancing, is a way to bring a crowd together, and all because of one tune. I know that when a line dance comes on, my friends and I ditch the heels and head on to the dance floor barefoot, flailing our arms around and making ourselves look like idiots, but hey, if the point of prom was to sit in the ballroom all gussied up to watch paint dry, that just wouldn’t be fun!

If cost is holding you back, Prom can be done less expensively! No one said you HAVE to go out to eat, or rent a limo, or buy an insanely expensive dress or tux. Plan a big homemade meal at your house and invite all of your friends!

As for rides, drive yourself there! No one sees you get out of the limo when you arrive anyway, because they’re already inside because it’s usually too cold/rainy out to congregate outside “red carpet style.”

Last, but certainly not least, your prom attire. As for guys, you can rent tuxes right here in Oswego! Mary Jean’s and Golden Gate Bridal both offer reasonably priced tuxes for teens wanting to go to prom. Now, for the ladies, you can also go to Golden Gate Bridal here in town. GGB has many used dresses for sale, but don’t let the word ‘used’ freak you out! All of these dresses have been worn to prom, and brought to GGB so someone else can buy them at a reasonable price, and still have the same experience! Other than Oswego, I’d say that the mall is really the way to go. Deb, Macy’s and Cache all have huge selections of dresses, both long and short, and every color imaginable, for a low price, unlike the higher-end shops in Syracuse like Boom Babies and Spy Babies.

I’m not trying to bash anyone who would rather stay home and have an anti-prom party with their own friends, but as of this year, I will have been to prom three times, so I can say from experience, that I’ve always seen prom as a magical night, a wonderful time, and a great memory to have from your high school career. They say high school is the best years of your life, and treasured memories like Prom, certainly make that statement true.

To some, it’s dumb, it’s dorky, it’s corny. It’s PROM, but it’s a story you’ll always tell, it’s an experience you won’t be sorry you had, whether it’s good or bad and it’s a beautiful, sentimental way to say goodbye to high school!

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Mrs. Martin Walks the Plank with Brush in Hand

Editor’s note: “Walking the Plank” is a regular question-and-answer feature of The Buccaneer Bulletin. If you know a student or staff member who you would like to see walk the plank, contact Jasmine Davis at jdavis3@oswego.org. Story and photgraph by Erin McIntosh.

Buc Bulletin: What is your full name? Mrs. Martin: Melissa Francisco Martin

BB: How long have you been teaching?MM: 5 years in Holland NY, which is south of

Buffalo, and 22 years here, since 1989.

BB: What classes do you teach?MM: Everything! Studio in Art, FMA,

advanced art, graphics, advanced graphics, web.com, and drawing and painting.

BB: What do you prefer to work with out of all the arts?

MM: This one’s hard. Drawing and graphics are pretty equal. I love the graphics and I love the drawing.

BB: What made you want to pursue a career in art?

MM: I went into commercial and graphic art originally. One summer I worked in a migrant program, like an arts and crafts program, and I loved it! That’s when I decided I’d rather teach than do graphics. Plus a miserable professor at UB (University of Buffalo) made me go; why do I want to be like him!?

BB: Who are a few artists that have inspired you along your career path?

MM: Definitely my art teacher from high school.

BB: When did you discover your love for art?

MM: Before I even started school. I used to draw in the white sheets of all my mothers books. You know how you have the intro sheets and then the back sheets that are blank? I wanted to be an illustrator so I would draw pictures when I was 3 and 4 in the books, not to her pleasure…and not with permission I might add.

BB: What’s one of your favorite things about art?MM: It’s never boring. There’s always

something new that you can learn, a different direction that you can go with it.

BB: What do you love about teaching?MM: Teenagers.

BB: How do you come up with new projects for your classes during the year?

MM: There’s so many different ways. When I go to the scholastic and other art shows I always see new and different things. I talk to my other art

teacher friends, and surf the Internet.

BB: What kinds of projects are your classes working on now?

MM: The graphics are learning how to design their own room in a decorative style in Photoshop, which is really fun. Advanced art has been working on prisma color portraits on colored paper. FMA, their doing 2 point perspective in Adobe Illustrator. My independent studies are working on still life’s. We just finished up the Harbor Fest posters that are being used in this year’s Harbor Fest.

BB: Out of all your classes, which one do you enjoy teaching most?

MM: Well it’s got to be graphics and advanced

art together. It would be hard for me to give up either of those.

BB: How does it make you feel when one of your students gets recognized in an art show?

MM: Very good! Happy, excited, proud.

BB: What kinds of creative solutions have you come up with when your budget and supplies are low?

MM: I actually buy a lot of things myself. And they might be small things like plastic plates and bags for paint pallets, and sometimes I buy paper for the large printer, sometimes I buy cartridges, sometimes I buy [colored] pencils, not so cheap stuff. Sometimes [drawing] paper. So actually, when we can’t find the money, and I have some idea that I just have to do, I just buy materials myself. But the first thing I do is go to the other two art teachers. We see what we have, and we try to meet the problem that way. Sometimes they

have an abundance of one thing, and I give them another, so we trade.

BB: What is one of your pet peeves of teaching? MM: Kids who don’t listen because they know

I’ll be nice enough to work with them individually later. That drives me crazy. I don’t mind when kids don’t understand, or need help, just when they can’t be bothered to pay attention.

BB: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?MM: Retired. I’d love to see myself on the

beach at Cape May, but I don’t think that’s going to happen. But I think I’d maybe pick up a course at the college doing some graphics, or maybe just working with some kids privately. Not totally out of it.

BB: What kinds of things do you do outside of school with your family?

MM: We travel, go to movies, sporting events, as well as music and theater events.

BB: What class would you like to teach if it was possible?

MM: I wish I could teach web.com again with Mr. Caswell. He should have been an art person. He’s very creative.

BB: If you didn’t become an art teacher, what would you be doing instead?

MM: I’d love to be in art restoration.

BB: What’s your favorite animal?

MM: Cats! I have four.

BB: What is your favorite time of the year?MM: Fall.

BB: What is your favorite book?MM: Gone with the Wind.

BB: Who is your favorite artist?MM: Janet Fish who does photo realistic still

lifes.

BB: What is your favorite subject to paint?MM: Portraits.

Mrs. Martin works alongside students Emily Henderson and Criszer Cabanlig.

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All types of people can become artists. Some of the greatest even emerge from those people who are well rounded,

have other passions, even those who have no intention whatsoever of gaining anything

from their art. OHS senior, Haley Annal, is one of these people. She is involved in various activities and

although she has passion for other things just as great as her passion for art, she is still able to create work that will make any

viewer’s jaw drop.Annal, an artist who specializes in hand-drawn work and paintings,

sparked an interest in the arts when she was younger.

The unfortunate loss of her grandfather drove her to start creating her first real piece, a portrait of him. She began really involving herself when she began her freshman year of high school. Seeing other student’s work and how appealing it looked,

acted as her motivation to create pieces just as great, that could potentially become award winning.

Her determination paid off when she began entering pieces into as many contests as she possibly could.

Throughout her teenage years, Annal has, so far, landed first place in the North County Ladies Club Art Show,

second place in the Fulton Invitational Art Show and a silver key in the Scholastic Art Show. This year, Annal’s work was chosen for Everson Select, an honor in which her work will be displayed for show at the Everson Museum of Art. Her

pieces have also been publicly viewed at the Salmon River Art show in the past. Annal has never really had anyone comment negatively about her pieces, and her family, along with OHS art teacher Mrs. Melissa Martin, have

consistently supported her throughout the journey that led her to the success she knows now.Annal uses her passion for art to her advantage, “I can relax and escape pressures when I draw or

paint,” she commented. Art is not her only passion, however, and is not the only thing that she looks to for relaxation. Most people also know Annal to be an accomplished high school swimmer, with a whole other

set of awards and accomplishments in that aspect of her life. Kayaking, reading, camping, cooking, and baking some pretty mean fudge are other hobbies involved in her life’s activities.

With the 2010-2011 school year being her last year of high school, Annal plans to move on next year to Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, attending school to eventually land a career in speech therapy by majoring in communication sciences and disorders. As for the art aspect of her life during her college years, “I might minor in art or art therapy, otherwise I will definitely continue drawing and painting on my own,” she said. She also eventually would like to go on to

attend graduate school.Long term, Annal plans to find a job as a speech therapist and possibly coach her own local swim

team. Ten years from now, she would like to still be in Oswego, working in an elementary school. As for now, this rising artist would be content finishing her painted mural that she has created for the fire department and also working on a few projects that she has managed to dream up.

To other beginning artists, Annal lends her advice, “Just have fun with it, don’t worry about rules or the ‘right way’ to draw or paint. Just do whatever feels right for you.”

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Photo By Monék Cullen

Haley Annal

Artist of the Month

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Operation Beautiful Aims to Boost Self-Esteem

“Smile! You are beautiful.”“You are enough, just the way you are.”“You are braver than you think, stronger than you

seem, smarter than you believe.”Girls across the country are finding Post-It notes

like these all over the place: on college campuses, in public restrooms, on bathroom mirrors. They’re written anonymously and left for girls to find, in the hopes of making their day more pleasant. At the bottom of the note is a web address.

The Operation Beautiful website started in June 2009, and has received over 7,000 notes from all over the world since the program began. In August 2010, Gotham Books even published a book on it, called Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-It Note at a Time. It includes 125 notes and stories, as well as tips on how to lead a happier and healthier life.

Operation Beautiful was started by 26-year-old Caitlin Boyle, and it began as a blog on her personal site, Healthy Tipping Point. “I was surprised at first (by how quickly it became popular),” Boyle said, “but, in hindsight, I can see why it’s been so successful. Operation Beautiful is simple, quick, and effective—both for the note poster and the finder!”

“So many people don’t think good things about themselves,” OHS counselor Mrs. Rachel Henderson said. “So anything to put a smile on someone’s face is good. It’s a really great thing.”

Strangely enough, notes from strangers can actually have a very positive impact on someone’s self-esteem. “I think it makes people smile when they realize how much goodness there is in the world,” Boyle said. “The idea that someone would (leave a note like that) for a stranger is so uplifting…People place these notes in locations where negative self-talk often occurs, such as the bathroom mirror, the scale, or the changing room at the gym.”

“Self-talk” is how someone feels and talks about themselves, and about their bodies. According to Boyle, the media plays a large role in negative self-talk, because everyone wants to look like celebrities. “There is a lot of negative messaging in our society,” she said. “The biggest mistake we make is beating ourselves up for not looking like models or celebrities. It’s time we stop emulating or striving for a type of perfection that doesn’t even exist in the real world. It’s okay to look human!”

“The issues start young,” Boyle continued. “The average girl goes on her first diet when she’s eight years old.”

The mission of Operation Beautiful is to stop all the negative self-talk, and convince women that they’re perfect just the way they are. Students attending classes at SUNY Oswego have reported finding notes in places like bathroom mirrors, and say that it’s true—the notes really do make their day. And the notes seem to be making their way down to the high school, as well.

“People have gotten in touch with me after

they’ve found a note here at OHS,” Henderson said. “Several people have found notes on mirrors. And my daughter, who is at the middle school, has seen some, too.

“Teens are so quick to put each other down,” Henderson added. “It’s nice to do something to bring

each other back up.”Negative energy can be found in many places at

OHS, and any small gesture of kindness towards one person could have a domino effect on the rest of the school. “We need this type of positive messaging in society,” Boyle concluded.

By Christina DehmSports Writer

Graphic by Erin Mcintosh

The poster above, found on the website Tumblr.com, is a sample of the types of notes left in public places as a part of Operation Beautiful.

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Pizza and Burgers and Milkshakes, Oh My!

Americans and their pizza, it’s a funny thing. The consumption level of pizza in the U.S. has skyrocketed. This Italian dish will most likely never die in popularity, so why not add another pizza access point to our food-loving town?

Gino and Joe’s Pizza has been in Oswego for roughly seven or eight weeks and there’s no sign of it leaving. It has a definite authentic Italian feel to it with its Italian style décor and old-fashioned brick and tile counter lining. Each day, behind the glass

counter cover,

over a dozen different kinds of

fresh baked pizza are displayed for customers.

This pizza hot spot features varieties that’ll make your mouth water

for sure: chicken wing pizza, eggplant and ricotta, chicken cordon bleu, breakfast pizza,

veggie red and, of course, classic cheese, just to name a few.

Although many believe the Gino and Joe’s chain to be strictly a pizza parlor, the restaurant actually offers a wide ranging menu of appetizers, cold subs, hot subs, salads, wings, pastas, desserts, and specialty items as well as pizza. Each day, the colorful specials chalk board greets customers with possibilities for curbing their appetite.

What is obviously different about this small Italian gem is that it is jam packed full of unusual combinations and flavors that end up becoming consumers’ new favorite foods.

Who would

turn down a veal parmesan

hot sub, eggplant rollatini, a ranch chicken

steak sandwich or a char-grilled shrimp Caesar salad? The fresh

Italian ingredients in this restaurant are evident and it would be hard for someone to

say they dislike the food when there are over 50 items on the menu to try, not including drinks or desserts.

Gino and Joe’s is located at 140 State Route 104 inside the Oswego Plaza, and is open Monday through Thursday (9:30 am-10 pm), Friday and Saturday (10:00 am-11:00 pm), and Sunday (10:00 am-10:00 pm). Customers are given the option to either eat in, take out, or have their food delivered. Gino and Joe’s will not disappoint, especially with the reasonable prices they offer and a quality of food that will have you coming back for more.

Oswego is the type of city that is full of hidden treasures, and it seems that every year, something adds to its unique quality. This year, Dew’s Burger Bar made its way to town, and it is quickly capturing the hearts of all burger-loving Oswegonians.

Dew’s features a menu based on an old fashioned burger joint, serving specialty burgers, a wide variety of toppings, Hoffman’s hotdogs, French fries, onion rings, and multiple flavors of hard ice cream milk shakes. The burger bar is located on West First Street a few doors down from Zonie’s Restaurant. Although the dining area is on the smaller side, the portions of the food served there sure makes up for the lack of space.

Walking in, instead of seeing the traditional booths and tables, the burger bar lives up to its name with its wrap-around counter-style tables and bar stools lining three of the walls. Dew’s has a very laid-back feel to it; it’s the type of place where the employees become friends, you can learn everyone’s name fast, and in no time you’ll have a “usual.”

The restaurant is definitely simple; it has all it needs, without the fluff of a 21st century restaurant. Fresh, white napkins sit in a basket on one of the corners of the counter, while condiments are conveniently placed every three

or four

stools apart, and simple pictures and decorations hang on the walls making the burger bar even more welcoming.

The food itself is what makes Dew’s a must try. The burgers served here are a plateful and are well worth money spent. Between the size of them, the free addition of any toppings, and the amount of juice dripping from

them, many claim the burgers to be some of the best they’ve eaten. The ever popular “Buc Burger” features a slab of burger infused with Dew’s own seasonings, a large slice of cheese, and

is topped with a helping of onion rings slathered in barbeque sauce. Other specialty burgers include the “Dew Burger” which is a cheeseburger topped with caramelized onions and French fries; the “Laker Burger” topped with cheese, jalapeno poppers and ranch dressing, and last but not least, the “Port City Burger” topped with bacon, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.

In addition to the burgers, hot dogs, and onion rings, the French fries at the burger bar are fried to golden perfection and are mouthwatering even to look at. For dessert, choices include milkshakes in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, made the old fashioned way with hard ice cream and no worries about waiting for them to melt so you can actually drink them through a straw. These shakes are made creamy, light, and tasty!

Nothing on Dew’s menu is over $8 so it’s a great place to grab

something quick to eat that has the quality you want. The burger bar, so far, has gotten an overall thumbs up from those who have had

the chance to dine there. Seeing how it’s open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm and it delivers throughout the city limits, there isn’t much of an excuse to continue depriving your taste buds from the Dew’s Burger Bar experience.

By Tina BuckinghamEntertainment Editor

Dew’s Burger Bar

Gino & Joe’s Pizza Express

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It might be for real...

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Oswego High School’s Student Voice Volume 14 Number 6 May 2011

Buccaneer Bulletin Sports

By Jasmine DavisEditor-In-Chief

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Matt ‘Petey’ LLoyd Sarah GoSek

Athletes of the Month

Oswego High School junior, Sarah Gosek picked up a golf club for the first time during her first season of golf freshman year. As a right-handed player, Gosek has worked hard for the past two years, and dedicated time on the golf course to improve her game. Last year, she was awarded the Most Improved Player of her team, lowering her score by an amazing eleven strokes by the end of the season.

Golf takes an enormous amount of concentration and patience, and Gosek has the ability to keep her head in the game at all times. “It’s really important to stay consistent during the game,” she said. Varsity golf coach, Dan Rose had many good things to say about Gosek as a player. “Sarah has shown a passion and excitement for the game of golf. As a freshman, Sarah bettered her game dramatically from season’s start to season’s finale. Sarah has become a leader on our team—setting an example for all the girls with her work ethic and positive attitude. Her competitive spirit is contagious,” said Rose.

Gosek spends four or five days of the week in the summer on the golf course. She enjoys the game of golf competitively and leisurely, whether it’s during a match or playing with her grandfather in Florida, she just loves to play. “When it’s nice outside, golfing is relaxing and an all-around enjoyable sport. It takes hard work and dedication, but there’s no sweat involved. Also, I love spending time with my team which makes the season a lot of fun,” said Gosek.

Gosek hopes to make it to sectionals this year. “I missed the opportunity by one stroke last year, so it’s an important goal of mine this season,” she said. Although golf is more of an individual game, she hopes that team can make it to a .500 record for the season. “It’s going to be a challenge because there are six girls on the team who have never picked up a club before. I was in their shoes two years ago and know that golf isn’t an easy sport to just pick up. But our team motto is to just have fun and work on our own personal improvement.

In a day and age where three-sport athletes are few and far between

because of specialization, senior Matthew “Petey” Lloyd, has stayed true to his three sport commitments. Lloyd plays golf in the fall, hockey in the winter, and lacrosse in the spring. He has spent his high school career dedicated to being

a Buccaneer athlete, and is now completing his final season wearing blue and white on the lacrosse field.

In case you never realized it, Petey’s real name is, in fact, Matthew. It’s kind of a funny story. In his Kingsford Park sixth grade class, there were three Matthews, one of them being Matthew Lloyd, so to stop the confusion, his classmates started calling him by his middle name, Peter, or Petey.

Petey Lloyd, an OHS senior, began playing lacrosse eleven years ago. Now, in his senior season, he has become a leader on the field, earning him a spot as varsity team captain. “Petey is a hard-working athlete and a leader on

and off the field,” said friend and teammate, Josh Sova. Lloyd’s aggressive and competitive natures make him a key player for the Bucs. He plays

the offensive position of attack. “I’ve played attack ever since I first started. I enjoy being on offense; it gives me an opportunity to score, which keeps the game exciting,” said Lloyd.

Lloyd has always looked up to Josh Molinari, an OHS alumnus and coach of the

JV boys’ lacrosse team. Molinari was an All-American and led the country in assists.

“Josh Molinari was an awesome coach; he really understood the game of lacrosse,” said Lloyd.

This year, Lloyd hopes to reach his goal of getting thirty assists, and as a

team, hopes to make it to sectionals and win a game. After high school, Lloyd

will continue his education at either Syracuse University or RIT and

study engineering. Although he does not plan on continuing his

athletic career, the lessons he learned as a Buccaneer will

stay with him for years to come.