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Page 1: The High Post, Volume 89, Issue 9

highpostonline.comMarch 23, 2012 Volume 89 Issue 9

The High PostA Publication of Greater Latrobe Senior High School

On March 15, 2012, Greater Latrobe Senior High students celebrated Pi Day through “Л- Rates” T-shirts, guest speakers in the CSC, and of course eating pie. Seniors Taylor Smail and Dannielle Pratt gain insight from the speakers, Ron Davis and Mr. Gyory, who informed students on the importance of math.

Perfectly Л

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The High Post2 • News

The High PostA Publication of Greater Latrobe High School

131 High School Road, Latrobe PA 15650March 23, 2012

Volume 89 Issue 9Editorial BoardShea Augustine, Ally Bair, Klaudia Long, Kaitlin Newingham, Lizzie Ruppen, Jimmy Singer, and Rachel StaufferStaff Chelsea Croner, Colin Bauerle, Stevie Huston, Sarah Haenel, Courtney Joseph, Sam Prasnitz, Alex Morris, Haley Sheffield, Katie Stallings, Selena Sweeny, and Maria YokopenicInternsCasey Columbus, Clare Harkins, Justin Maust, Michael Nicely, Natalie Ryall, and Morgan Stout Broadcast & Production II StaffAlly Bair, Zach Daigle, Dan Kubus, Audrie Kuntz, Josh McIntyre, Jillian McLaren, Mickey Orange, Alex Palmer, Kasey Paul, Tory Russo, Jessica Shivetts, Morgan Stout, Adam Stynchula, and Julia WestAdvisorsMrs. Acacia HouckMrs. Renee StallingsAdministration Mr. Steve LoCascioMr. Chad KrehlikMr. Matt SmithPrinted by The Latrobe BulletinEditorial PolicyThe staff of The High Post is committed to serving the student body of Greater Latrobe Senior High School. The opinions articles contain the ideas and views of individuals and do not represent the views of the staff, the advisors, or administration in its entirety. The High Post is a public forum for student expression; therefore, any student who wishes to create dialogue concerning an issue may do so by submitting articles or letters to editors in C109. In order to uphold the integrity of the publication, The High Post reserves the right to edit the submissions for grammar, style, and available space. Submissions should not exceed 300 words

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Quickly, you begin flipping through the pages of a great novel, quickly reading each crisp word on the stark white page, awaiting the next twist and turn in the plot and then you realize you are the detective trying to figure out the case. You grasp that books can truly create new worlds of action or adventure, fantasy or fiction, and beyond, taking you to new places. Many students share the excitement and anticipation of picking up and reading the next great novel, especially those involved in the reading competition team at Greater Latrobe. “I love Reading Competition,” shared senior Alexa Bell. The Westmoreland Interscholastic Reading Competition is an event that allows readers to showcase their reading comprehension skills by vying against other schools. Greater Latrobe’s team, led by Ms. Riebel, attended the event on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Seton Hill University. Thirty-eight teams consisting of eight to twelve members competed this year in four rounds. “The day was very interesting. Interacting with students from various schools was fun, everybody involved was so friendly,” said sophomore Becca Brubaker, a team member. Reading competition is not only for reading

the countless, never-ending pages of a book but offers a beneficial lesson in teamwork. Every answer given is a team decision. The magnitude of reliance within the competition contributes to better teamwork skills. Members put time and effort into the competition, in order to broaden their horizons. Dedication and a love of reading are qualities that the team maintains; coming in at eighth place is the proof. Preparation was crucial, acting as the rising action of their own novel. During the six months prior to the competition, team members read books assigned for the competition, including Charles and Emma, Birthmarked, and The Secret Life of Bees . “I really enjoy having the opportunity to read all of the books because there were books that I normally would not have read,” said sophomore Jessica Yasher. “I have done reading competition for the past four years and each year is always a lot of fun, especially getting to compete with your friends.” To excel in competition, students took notes on the novels, and they made their own practice questions that helped in remembering minute details from the stories. Teamwork was prominent as the team prepared. Appropriately, Latrobe’s team name was The Great Catsby, created by team member

Amanda Adams. Neon pink t-shirts provided a grand entrance for the team, complemented with matching pink hair bows. “One of my favorite parts of the reading competition was looking at all the creative and colorful t-shirts. Some of them were pretty witty,” said sophomore Emily Bozelli. The hard work, passion and knowledge of the reading competition team climaxed during the award ceremony. The Great Catsby won all four of the rounds they competed in, marking a successful ending to a chapter. The excitement and passion of the team for reading shines through each page turned, inspired by Riebel’s equal love and enthusiasm for reading. “My favorite aspect of reading competition is seeing the students so excited about reading books,” reflected Riebel. “The competition is truly thrilling, and students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in a fun and positive atmosphere. It is very rewarding.”

Sam Prasnitz Reporter

GLSHS Reading Team competes in Seton Hill University competition, placing eighth

Members of the Greater Latrobe Senior High Reading Team and attendees at the recent competition include junior Mary Yeckly, sophomore Jessica Yasher, sophomore Emily Bozelli, senior and captain Klaudia Long, sophomore Sam Prasnitz, senior Amanda Adams, sophomore Becca Brubaker, and seniors Alexa Bell and Kati Jo Bozelli. The team bonds while holding ribbons showing their achievements.

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Big Cats Impact Little Kittens Imagine dragging your feet, grappling onto your mom’s hand, your eyes flowing with tears as you enter a room full of other five -years olds with similar emotions. It’s your first day of preschool and you feel the apprehension and anxiety of being in a classroom with other children you’ve never met before. First day jitters encompass every student with their first school experience and a different type of anxiety, occurs again for senior high students involved with the lifespan learning program. “I was really anxious and nervous to meet the kids but when I got into the classroom I calmed down,” said junior Chelsea Vallorani. For more than fifteen years, Greater Latrobe Senior High School has provided a unique opportunity for teenage senior high students to participate in a course that involves hands on learning. Valuable experience is gained through the involvement and interaction of the kids, who act as learning tools to students as they themselves learn. “I remember really enjoying kitty cat preschool,” reflected junior Eric Mills, who attended when he was young. “I remember pretending to be mail men with Sean Lynch, engaging in story time, playing games and all while interacting with high school students.” The setup of the class is unique in that it uses hands on, live learning. Senior high students act as mentors and teachers,

interacting with the children through songs, reading, crafts, and finger plays, among other fun activities. Offering real life teaching experience, students involved in the course have the responsibility of creating lesson plans that are used realistically each week. Both the child and student teacher share in the eagerness to learn. Focusing on skills necessary for the preschoolers to further their learning, students involved are fortunate enough to have the ability to impact and be a role model towards the youth. “I expect that we create a positive experience for everyone and that learning is taking place for both levels, high school students and preschool,” says Mrs. Burford, leader and instructor of the course. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the raw emotions of children fill the preschool room in the senior high: loud voices, laughter, and sometimes sobbing. Through the experience, the real life actions of children give a great advantage to senior high students in making decisions, especially those who wish to go into childhood education in their college years. “Through the interaction of the kids and teaching them, I realized that I want to be a preschool teacher,” said senior Caitlyn Lucas, a practicum student. “I love working with kids and it puts a smile on my face.” Everything is set up to give preschoolers’ skills necessary that will eventually help them after their first year of school, going

into kindergarten and up. “All I remember is bringing my cat in for show and tell,” said junior Ivy Prengaman, remembering vaguely. Students get a lot out of the opportunity to meet and interact with other children the same age; also engaging in a variety of activities which help them develop skills and questions to further their knowledge more thoroughly. “Based on my past experience, I’m enjoying the opportunity to work with younger children again,” says Burford. Similarly, high school students gain immense experience for the future also. Though the preschool children are more than excited to engage in different crafts and learning experiences, the participating high school students are as well. “I took the first life span and I really had fun with it, said Vallorani. “Because I enjoyed it so much, I wanted to enroll in the second lifespan so I could interact with the preschool kids.” Even though it’s not their first day of school, senior high students experience a new, emotionally evoking, feeling throughout the weeks of the program. It is evident that the unique course provides a great opportunity to both groups, welcoming the kids through their first year of school and giving teenagers a better idea of basic classroom skills and what to expect of children at this age concerning their interests, thinking, praise, and discipline.

Kitty Cat preschool invites high school students to relive childhood, while influencing young lives as much as their ownChelsea Croner Reporter

Senior Samantha Frenchik welcomes preschool children to school on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Students listen quietly as they are told about the fun activities planned for day. Senior high students take turns teaching and impacting students through their lessons.

Senior Caityln Williams, junior Savannah Grey, and senior Lexie Pelchen interact with preschool children through a card matching activity. Through fun activities, students are taught important concepts.

Senior Molly Bruner interacts while eating a snack with the preschoolers. Throughout their afternoon at Kitty Cat Preschool, everyone learns a lot about each other and has fun.

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Most people think of migraines simply as a headache, but migraines are much more. They are searing pains. They are being unable to handle the simplest of tasks. They are aching for complete and utter quiet in an attempt to lessen the suffering. They are feeling completely exhausted. Migraine symptoms include nausea, vomiting, chills, cold hands or feet, and sensitivity to sound and light. Migraine suffers also commonly feel drained. And, of course, these people suffer headaches, throbs of pain in such places like the back of the head, around the eyes, or the forehead. Unfortunately, no cures exist so these victims must suffer. It is difficult to maintain this illness. In an effort to deal, some choose to lie in a dark, quiet room to lessen noise and light. Mrs. Rost, the school nurse, commonly gets students with migraines in her office. “There is no one right answer. Some students I give medication, rest, then go back to class. Some students just know that they need to go home to get through the migraine. It depends on the situation, student, and diagnosis,” says Rost. Caela Long, senior, has been dealing with migraines for years now. Fortunately, she has found a way to maintain them. She says, “Starting in junior high I began to have bad migraines accompanied by nausea and stomach pains. After dealing with these migraines for some time, I decided to go to my family doctor.” Long was prescribed with medication that never truly eased the pain. She continued having headaches most days, but at the end of ninth grade her chiropractor suggested she go gluten free. After an adjustment period, Long’s symptoms lessened. Long says, “I noticed a difference not only with my physical symptoms, but also with my energy level.” However, being without gluten is hard. Most foods including pasta, meat loaf, and some sauces have gluten. Not only does a gluten free person have to constantly read labels, but beware of many aspects that could easily be overlooked. For example, the polish used for cleaning at the dentists usually contains gluten. This is one of many items that could easily be taken without realizing it contains gluten. Long has been gluten free for three years now and feels it is definitely alleviating pain. She says, “Although I do sometimes still get headaches, I have not had a true migraine like the ones that use to cripple me in junior high.” Rebecca Baldonieri has dealt with migraine headaches since the first grade. Having migraine headaches affects her everyday life. Baldonieri is physically drained from the headaches, is constantly tired, and is always having a lagging headache. For most teenagers, friends are an important part in their lives, but Baldonieri has a hard time hanging out with them because she always has headaches. On school nights, her homework sometimes doesn’t get done because of her migraine headaches, causing her to get behind in class. “My teachers are really nice about making work up and I have to make

sure I keep up with everything,” Baldonieri said. Motrin and Tylenol have helped her a lot with symptoms of the migraines. She was never prescribed with anything but these medications help her to get through the day. She takes the medicine 4-6 hours whenever she needs it and it helps her get better. She can usually make it through nine periods a day. Ben Havrilla, junior, is a well rounded student. He gets good grades and is a key component to the basketball team. One thing a lot of people do not know about Ben is that he gets migraines. His migraines focus around his eyes. He says, “I can’t see out of the corner of my eye, then it spreads to the whole eye.” Like every migraine sufferer, he

has his own tactics to handle the pain. He takes ibuprofen and lies down with the lights off. Luckily, these attacks usually last for only a half hour. But, for anyone who has experienced this pain, a half hour feels like forever. Occasionally, Ben’s migraines keep him from his school work. He says, “Sometimes, I have to stop doing homework because my vision gets blurred and I can’t focus.” Unfortunately, like all sufferers, there is no full proof method to ease the pain. Raven Hrtyanski, junior, is also a victim of migraines. She also tries to find ways to maintain this pain. She says, “Since I have chronic migraines, I take medication every day. I have been to two doctors already and

it really hasn’t helped much.” Even daily medication does not help. One doctor gave her pills for the worse days, so she’ll try that or sleeping them off. However, that does not always work. Raven has had to go to the emergency room to get medication through an IV. But, she can’t go to the ER everyday for pain. She says, “You just get use to and have to deal with the ones that aren’t as bad.” That’s the worst part. Nothing can be done to totally alleviate migraines. Like Caela Long, someone could have gluten resistance, but still occasionally suffer migraines. Everyone has their own trick to alleviate the pain, but that’s all they are- tricks. They are actions that sometimes work, and sometimes do not. Many attempt lying down. It helps, but not everyone has the time in their life to recover in such a slow fashion. Others take different tactics. For example, going straight to bed. Falling asleep immediately to try to sleep it off and then waking up at 2 a.m. to finish their normal, daily routine. This setting is ideal since the rest of the house is quiet with everyone asleep and it is dark with the sun down. Consuming caffeine, like chocolate or soda, can help. Some people carry around such items to alleviate pain. However, no matter the method, nothing is full proof. Bottom line, these victims just have to deal with it. It’s hard, but there is usually no other option but to wait out the pain in silent suffering.

The High Post4 • Features

Overcoming Everyday Struggles

What causes migraines?“There are different kinds of migraines. Most feel migraines are caused when blood vessels in the head or neck dilate which causes the intense pain. You could have an ocular migraine with visual problems, but no pain.”

What you do when students have a migraine?“Sometimes I try to decide if it really is a migraine. Students sometimes call a headache a migraine. I see if they’ve had a diagnosis in the past to see if what they are telling me is truly what’s going on. I give medication to some students, let them rest, then send them back to class. Some students just know that they need to go home to get through the migraine; there is no right answer. It depends on the situation, student, and diagnosis. I encourage the students to visit their pcp (family doctor) to get a prescription.”

Klaudia LongOpinions Editor

Migraines Explained by Mrs. Rost

Students in high school experience migraines, allergies, diabetes, and chronic illnesses affecting their everyday life

Photograph By Rachel Stauffer

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The High Post Features • 5

The Highs and Lows of Diabetes

~Compiled By Katie Stallings, Intern

Statistics show that one in four Americans is diagnosed with an allergy. Types of allergies can range from food, to artificial colorings, grasses, and air bourn substances. Many students at Greater Latrobe Senior High School deal with having an allergy everyday, being cautious of what most take for granted. Senior Tom Maroon was diagnosed with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy at the age of 11 months when he ate trail mix that included nuts and had a reaction. After a variety of testing, Maroon discovered he was allergic to all kinds of nuts, sesame products, cats and dogs. To stay on the safe side and prevent an allergic reaction, Maroon carries an Epipen, an epinephrine injection that is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. The school also helps keep him safe by not offering nut products during lunch which Maroon describes as helpful. “In my day to day life, I have to be extra careful ordering food from restaurants and public places. I get sandwiches on plain bread since I can't eat sesame seeds. Also, I have to make sure I have my epipen when I go almost anywhere,” explains Maroon. More recently many people have been developing and discovering an allergy to artificial food colorings and pesticides. Chloe Tsikalas, senior, is allergic to red, purple, orange,

and blue artificial coloring. This not only includes coloring in foods, but also coloring in shampoo and lotion. “People are not always aware of my allergy, so I just say ‘no thanks’ when offered foods I can’t eat. I just avoid foods that I can’t eat, so I won’t have a reaction,” explains Tsikalas. She also explained that the toughest part of her allergy is finding gum that she can chew, “I really like fruity gum, but most have the artificial coloring that I cannot eat in it.” A type of allergy that many are unaware of is grasses and air bourn substances. Annie Jakubek, senior, has a mold and grass allergy. “I have to get shots every other week to help prevent a reaction. I was five when I was diagnosed with this allergy,” explained Jakubek. It may sound strange to be allergic mold or grass, but if Jakubek sits in grass or touches it for that matter without being protected by shots, she breaks out in hives. Overall Jakubek explains that her allergy is manageable, but the shots are annoying. Teachers at Greater Latrobe Senior High School are informed of students with allergies to help make the

classroom safe for the student. As students with allergies get older dealing with the allergy becomes easier. They know what to stay away from, how to handle other students not knowing about their allergy, and how to live a life like there was no allergy.

Allergy Adversities

~Compiled By Lizzie Ruppen, Print Editor

Just some of the everyday items that can cause allergies and reactions to many Greater Latrobe students. Simple items like peanut butter or grass can spike a allergic reaction and other consequences that students have learned to deal with, through an epipen in some instances.

Photograph by Lizzie Ruppen

“But you don’t know what you got till it’s gone; and you don’t know what it’s like to feel so low.” Nick Jonas, who was part of the once famous band Jonas Brothers, wrote those words shortly after he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a disease that stops the pancreas from doing its job to maintain blood sugar levels on its own. The song talks about the way life changes in an instant once diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetics, including myself, have to be careful of the food we eat and the way that we take care of ourselves. Diabetes normally affects children early on in life, though some may be diagnosed later on, during teenage years or early twenties. This disease will be with us throughout our whole life, at least until a cure is found. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation dedicates time and money to working for a cure and creating new products, such as the insulin pump, to make life with diabetes a little simpler. I was diagnosed at age five, so throughout my entire school career I have had to deal with diabetes. Although I am not alone, diabetes, in a bitter sweet sort of way, imposes on the lives of multiple students at Latrobe, for which we have a

common bond. We understand the feeling of low and high blood sugars, trips to the hospitals every three months for checkups, and the “fun” of drawing blood all the time. Being a teenager can be stressful. On top of that, add the stress of keeping your blood sugar in line, because believe it or not, just like you would get in trouble by your teachers for slacking off on school work, diabetics get in trouble by their doctors, and sometimes the consequences can be serious. “It’s pretty stressful. It takes a lot more effort manage it with early mornings, late nights studying, playing sports, and the stress of high school; these all effect my blood sugar” said Lauren Solomon, sophomore, who was diagnosed in April of 2002. On top of the stress of high school, and the emotions that we feel naturally as teenagers, life can get pretty chaotic. It is tough when blood sugar levels shoot up sky high, or drop way down low. “It is hard for me to concentrate,” said Solomon. Most diabetic would agree with this statement. For example, the feeling of a low blood sugar; which many may not understand it makes you feel tired, weak, shaky, hungry, thirsty, like you could just pass out, and all

you want to do is lay down, and inhale tons of food and not move until your sugar returns to normal. Could you imagine getting that feeling in the middle of class? Or worse, getting that feeling while you’re taking a huge test that could make or break your grade. It’s terrible, and can be quite frustrating at times. Not everything about diabetes is so horrible. In all the years I had this; I have made some amazing friends and made some of the most amazing memories of my life; like the trip to diabetes camp when we accidently tipped over a canoe. You also learn self-control, and responsibility. Changing infusion sets regularly, remembering to check blood sugar, and also eat healthier. In the end, we struggle, but we are still able to pull through and not let this disease win. “You can eat snack in the middle of class when your blood sugar is low” exclaimed Solomon. Life is not easy, and life with diabetes can sometimes be even harder, but who’s to say we don’t all have our own battles to fight. “So we’ll wait till kingdom come, all the highs and lows are gone; a little bit longer and I’ll be fine!” ~Nick Jonas

~Compiled By Maria Yokopenic, Intern

A Teen’s Life with Crohn’s Disease Having a chronic illness is more than being sick all the time. You aren’t able to hang out with your friends, participate in activities you love doing; you get behind in your school work. Students at Greater Latrobe deal with these illnesses. Sophomore Maddie Wilson has Crohn’s Disease. Maddie Wilson was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease on March 9, 2009. Having Crohn’s Disease comes with

a lot of pain. Crohn’s Disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), usually affecting the intestines. This disease makes it so you can’t eat certain things. “Should I eat this now and get sick, or should I eat this and have pain,” says Wilson, who has to ask herself this question every day. Wilson can eat small amounts of food throughout the day, drink lots of water, avoid high-fiber foods, avoid fatty foods, and limit dairy products taken in.

Crohn’s disease has different types of medicine you can take. Wilson takes multi-vitamin pain for the migraines and stomach aches. For Wilson’s Crohn’s disease she needs chemotherapy. Hanging out with friends, school work, jobs, and after-school activities are things that consume teenagers’ lives. Having a chronic illness affects those things that teenagers love doing.

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“I think they should do what they think is right and it should be their choice, not the government’s.” ~Jocelyn Farabaugh, sophomore

A school shooting occurred in Ohio on February 27 in which three students ended up dead, while two were wounded and are still in recovery. Most of that town has now participated in three funerals and the building of a few memorials, as so many were affected. The 17-year-old shooter says he shot at random. This was yet another act of violence in school. What do you think we as students can do to lower the violence rate in school?

“As a student body, we need to focus more on promoting a friendly, uplifting learning environment rather than tearing each other down constantly. If we all took the time to do something nice for someone every now and again, school would be a much friendlier place.” ~Jimmy Zimmerman, senior

In England, 17 yr. old Stacey Irvine has only eaten chicken nuggets for 15 years, and the last week of January, she was hospitalized. Her body is lacking many nutrients from her very strict diet, enough that it could eventually kill her. Although many of our eating habits aren’t this bad, what do you think we all can do to eat healthier? How can we encourage each other to eat better?

“People can cook at home or eat at a restaurant rather than eat potato chips or fast food all day. People can cook together to help each other discover new foods that are both tasty and healthy.” ~Alexis Nale, junior

Originally, as part of the Health Care Overhaul Bill, Obama’s birth control bill required that all employers make birth control accessible to all women as part of their health care plan. Due to many complaints, Obama changed this rule so that any religious institution is not required to add birth control to their health care plan, but solely its insurance company will freely provide birth control to any woman who wants it. Some people don’t even want the insurance company to offer contraceptives, as it goes against their beliefs. What do you think they should do for the policy?

Speak Out! Students express their views on the latest current issues

“Everyone has different beliefs and not all religious institutions think birth control is wrong. I think the policy should include an opportunity for anyone to have it, but if the company requests for it to not be available, then the medical company should respect that.” ~Sarah College, sophomore

“Stop bullying other kids! Don’t make fun of people because they are different. Accept people for who they are. Be a great example of the Golden Rule and treat others only how you want to be treated.”~Crystal Ross, junior

“We should cut down on junk food like chips and fries. We should eat things like fruits and vegetables instead. We can encourage others to eat healthy by setting a good example.”~Hillary Leipold, sophomore ~Compiled by Natalie Ryall, Intern

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