the jagroar: february 2014 edition

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Third graders at WHS

This Edition:

Mrs. Beaver’s Adventure: 7th grade teacher’s trip to Turkey, Page 5

Problems with Prom: Concerns about the cost raise questions, Page 8

Information for Students: Best websites for scholarships, Page 9

Awards Highlight WHS Artists : Lane, Bermingham, others recognized,

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Little Shop of Horrors: Hilariously scary musical coming to WHS, Page 12

JagRoar Bake Sale: Recipe for winning brownies, Page 14

Wolfpack takes on Bobcats: Windham-Pelham hockey team takes on Oyster River, Page 15

Golden Brook students relocated: Page 7

Photo courtesy of windhamsd.org

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Dear WHS,

Hello Jaguars! So lately in my classes I've been hearing the topic of prom come up almost every day. A lot of people are pretty upset not only about the estimated ticket price, but also the fact that it is required to take coach buses to prom. I've even heard of many people considering not even going anymore. Personally, I do not mind it all that much. When you think about it, the approximate $100 ticket price isn't too expensive because it includes transportation cost. What do you guys think? Email the JagRoar staff your opinion at [email protected] and you could be included in our next edition!

-Ariana Mandra, Editor-in-Chief

Jag OpinionEditorial

Photo taken by Taylor MendesAriana Mandra

If you would like to feature your own letter to the editor about a topic of

your choice, please contact Ms. Lanzer or Ariana Mandra at:[email protected]

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What do you think of third graders being temporarily relocated to the high school?

By Ariana Mandra

OPINION

JagRoar Staff

Ariana MandraEditor in Chief

Jillian DiPersioNews Editor

Sophie SamuelsFeatures Editor

Casey BrennanOpinion Editor

Ashley DomogalaActivities Editor

Katey VestaPR Manager

Taylor MendesPhotographer

Kelsey FedericoSports Editor

Erin PrebleReporter

Casey ErginReporter

Ms. Katherine LanzerStaff Advisor

“If it’s only for like a month, then I’m fine with it. But if it is for the rest of the year then I will have a problem.”-Cassie Haley, Junior

“Eh... I think it’s nice that we’re helping the 3rd graders out, but especially since space is already an issue with the high school alone, it just makes things more difficult and I guess more cramped.”-Sara Duclos, Senior

“I don’t think it will be much of an inconvenience, even if they stay for the rest of the school year. There is only a few months left. Although since it hasn’t happened yet, I can’t be sure how it will all work out. On a side note it is a plus for students who want to intern with elementary level classes and don’t have a vehicle will have the option now.”-Katie Heath, Senior

“That’s sad, but if there’s enough room in WHS I don’t see a problem.”-Kiana Isaac, Junior

“I’m concerned with how it will affect the high school classes in that wing. I’m anxious to see what administration has decided to do regarding the loss of space. As concerning as it is, this seems like the only viable option the town has and I just hope they find a permanent solution soon. It will be interesting to see how everything works out, but I’m sure the high school will adapt.”-Caitlin Pierson, Senior

“”It doesn’t really bother me. I’d rather them have a safe place to learn than be put in danger because of mold”-Justin Roth, Senior

THE JAGROAR FEBRUARY 18, 2014OPINION

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Paws Up, Paws Down

What students think about Valentine’s Day

Paws down:"Because it’s over-commercialized.”

- Nichole Sinclair, Grade 11

Paws up to:“Valentines Day. Its just a wonderful time of the year with the snow and candy and love. I love love. Can’t get enough of it.

– Madie Cavallaro, Grade 12

Paws down:“I don’t like Valentine’s day because it’s kind of a made-up holiday, like there’s no real point to it.”

- Bistany Gofrey, Grade 9

Paws down:“I think it can be fun, but it’s also stupid.”

- Casen Megna, Grade 10

Paws down:"It stinks if you’re lonely, it reminds you no one loves you.”

- Natalie DeByle, Grade 9


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By Jillian DiPersioJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.-The most memorable teachers leave an everlasting impact on us. The best teachers, though, never stop teaching us.

I have found this to be the case with the teacher I had for seventh grade history: Ms. Beaver. By chance I ran into her a couple weeks ago when she told me about her trip to Turkey this past summer. I wanted to learn more so I met her at a local coffee shop and she told me all about her spectacular adventure.

“A lot of people in many countries, especially in the United States, I’m afraid, feel that Turkey, being a Muslim country, is similar to Saudi Arabia or other countries like that and it’s not at all. It’s a totally different Muslim culture,” explained Beaver.

The Turkish Cultural Foundation was created to help offset some of these misunderstandings. This is where Ms. Beaver comes in.

She applied to take part in a program run by the Turkish Cultural Foundation in which about fifty teachers from around the United States go to Turkey for two weeks to learn about the

history, government, and culture of this misunderstood country. “A wonderful way to educate people is through teachers,” explains Beaver. The primary purpose of the program is to educate Americans on the Turkish culture; by inviting teachers, the Foundation is triggering a chain reaction in which teachers teach their students about the culture and a greater sense of understanding is achieved.

Beaver had just come back from Greece when she heard about this opportunity and decided to apply. As part of her application she reworked her curriculum for seventh grade history to include more about the Hittites and the Ephesians. “The Hittites were very influential…the Treaty of Kadesh between the Hittites and Egyptians is the oldest written treaty to survive…[preserved in the form of] clay tablets found at an excavation of a Hittite royal palace,” says Beaver. She also hopes to put a program into action in which she teaches fourth and fifth graders about Turkish

painting, food, and shadow puppetry.

With a group of 27 teachers, Ms. Beaver toured Turkey for two weeks. They travelled by bus around much of the country: a two thousand mile trek from Istanbul to Ankara.

Along the way Beaver met artists and embassy workers. She saw the ruins of Ephesus, Troy and Çatalhöyük, as well as the Hagia Sophia and churches inside of caves. She learned about Turkey’s democracy, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state. Not to mention, she even saw the protestors in the demonstrations over the summer.

Jag NewsMs. Beaver’s Great Adventure

7th Grade History Teacher Explores Turkey

Photo by Jillian DiPersioPatsy Beaver


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Ms. Beaver’s Adventure (cont.) You may have heard a little

about the recent problems in Turkey’s government. The Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been overstepping his power. Originally he was seen as a positive figure, instituting projects and boosting the country’s

economy. “His goal is to become president, change the presidency to be more powerful, and be in the presidency until the hundredth anniversary of their democracy,” explains Beaver. He has taken power away from the military and made the police more powerful and has used government money to fund the building of mosques, a violation of the Turkish value of separation of church and state. In short, he is trying to make the country move backwards.

The Turkish people, especially the younger generation and liberals, have been trying to peacefully protest against the Prime Minister’s reforms. At one of the demonstrations the police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up the protest. The people of Turkey not involved in the protest were unaware of what was

happening. “[Erdogan has] the three major television stations under his thumb. So they did not show what was going on during the riots. We knew more in this country than they did in Turkey…[The major television station] showed a rerun of March of the

Penguins,” says Beaver. The first night they were in Turkey, Beaver and the other teachers on the trip saw one of these protests firsthand. The people were protesting the television station that was next to Beaver’s hotel. “The people were peaceful…and the police came along with their riot gear with their big shields and their machine guns,” she says. “It was a little

scary when we came back from dinner and they [the police] were between us and our hotel and they had a line set up and were not letting anybody through.” Finally they were able to explain to the police that they were not protesters and were let through. They watched the protest from a hotel window for a couple of hours.

Despite this unsettling experience, Beaver was amazed because “it was watching democracy in action…You can’t help but feel for these people because, think about what it would be like if we were going through that and had the possibility of losing our democracy, losing rights for women.” Three of the women on their trip were Turkish; two being teachers and the third

was working with the Turkish Cultural Foundation. “They had been in all the demonstrations and were telling us the stories. They were there and saw how people were treated and were treated that way themselves. I would’ve been in the middle of it, too,” she explains.

“It was absolutely the most phenomenal trip of my life,” says Beaver. For me, interviewing my seventh grade history teacher about her trip was an amazing experience. It’s been a few years since I was last in her classroom, but she has not stopped teaching me.

For more information on Turkey and the Turkish Cultural Foundation and the Turkish culture, visit http://turkishculturalfoundation.org/ and http://turkishculture.org/.

GENERAL NEWS

Photo by Patsy BeaverInside the Hagia Sophia

Photo by Pastry BeaverThe Blue Mosque in Istanbul

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Students at WHS GENERAL NEWS

By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Starting on March 3rd, four third grade classrooms that are currently located at Golden Brook School will be temporarily relocated to WHS. Recently, officials have found mold in the portable classrooms at Golden Brook. The first graders that are usually in those classrooms are being moved into the third graders’ classrooms, forcing the third graders to find a different space. These elementary schoolers will be in the lower G-wing at wHs

near the preschool, taking over four classrooms down there. There have been mixed emotions about the third graders coming up to the high school. Not only are some third graders’ parents concerned with their young children being so close to high schoolers, but some people in the WHS community have been concerned due to the school’s lack of space already. WHS senior Lindsay Maffei said, “I personally don’t like it because we don’t have enough room as it is.” Given that there are already teachers at WHS that do not have their own classrooms, people are concerned that having four

classrooms used up would further the current issues. While the concerns are evident, the reasoning behind the relocation is understandable to some. Jackie Manning, a WHS senior, believes “There’s not really any better alternatives and it would only be temporary so I have no issue with it!” Although the situation may not be ideal, people in the WHS community seem to understand that having elementary school children go to the high school instead of being exposed to the mold is best for their well-being.

Third Graders Get Relocated to WHS

By Erin PrebleJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. -Bryan Deranian is an active member in the Windham High School community. He regularly participates in the Go Green Club and Model UN. During the fall, Bryan plays varsity soccer and received the Soccer Coaches Award. He is interested in persuing a career in architecture and has been accepted to Keene State as well as Arizona State University. Both schools have mentionable architecture programs. Keep up the good work, Bryan!

Senior Profile: Bryan Deranian

Photo by Erin PrebleBryan Deranian

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By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – Since the informational meeting a couple weeks ago, prom has been a popular topic of conversation at WHS. People are talking about everything from dates to outfits. However, not all of the conversation taking place is positive. Many students have been angered by the fact that the estimated ticket price is currently $100, which is $45 more than previous years. Some students are considering not going to prom this year. Ryan Kaplan, principal at WHS, said the higher cost is due to the fact that the prom is so far

away, and the school is therefore required to provide transportation due to safety concerns for the students. He said while prom may initially seem quite expensive in comparison to other years, it might not be after looking into transportation that students would otherwise have to provide on their own. WHS senior Alex Brissette says, “As far as the price goes, if it’s more than $75 I’m not going. I think we really need to push for fundraising soon.” On the topic of fundraising for prom, senior class adviser Ms. Lichtmann says that there will be a Black Light Dance hosted by the junior and senior classes where all proceeds will go to prom funds. Also, the annual Class Video night’s profits will also be going towards making prom ticket prices reduced. This year the prom ticket cost also has the transportation

cost included, which some students are not used to.

The fact that it is a requirement to take school-provided Coach buses to prom has disappointed many students. According to Mr. Kaplan, some students have come to him, upset, because they have been planning to take a limo to their senior prom. Not all students see the Coach buses as a huge issue, Brissette also says, “I honestly don’t mind the bus situation because I understand it’s a safety issue. It could be worse.”

Kaplan’s overall response to people not wanting to go to prom this year because of either the price or the transportation is, “I would never want to see someone to miss something meaningful to them like prom because of a minor issue.”

If any juniors or seniors have concerns about prom, feel free to go to Mr. Kaplan with questions.

Problems with PromConcerns About the Cost Raise Questions

By Robert RiendeauJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. -The staff has added new classes for the upcoming school year at Windham High School. One of the offerings is Freshman Seminar; this class is designed to help students with their transition from middle school to high school. Vice Principal Bob Dawson stated “the goal is to aid students who are coming from the middle school to the high school to make a successful transition”. This class would help to show

students that high school isn’t as big of a change as most students believe it to be. Not only would this class help academically, it would teach students basic social skill. For example it would tell them how they should behave at lunch and other school events. The staff has not set a permanent schedule for the class but the do have a basic idea. As of right now the class would meet once or twice a week and would be incorporated into an existing study hall. So on the days they have the seminar the students would report to their assigned classroom instead of study.

Staff members have said that they think the class will cut down on wasted time spent going over school policies. This new class would cover all of this, so students would be expected to know this information and not interrupt the dynamics of the classroom. In addition Freshman Seminar would help students with organizational skills, like how to keep track of homework with the use of stickies or calendars. Bottom line this class will include not only school skills but also every day life skills.

New Class for 2015-2016 School Year: Freshman Seminar


By Casey BrennanJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- Finding time to research scholarships, write countless essays and ask for numerous recommendations on top of a senior’s already busy schedule can make a stressed-out student even more anxious! Here is your guide to find scholarships you are eligible for quickly and easily. Independent scholarships are a great way for students to receive anywhere from $200-$20, 000 towards their college tuitions. Scholarships are a great way to fund your tuition while being rewarded for your high school accomplishments.

Different organizations offer various scholarships that match different students. There are scholarships for student athletes, volunteers, working students, disabled students, and academically talented students. To help with the scholarship search, we have narrowed down the top three websites to help you find scholarships that you actually qualify for.1. Naviance! Believe it or not that college website the guidance department always wants us to use is an amazing source for scholarships. Once you log in, choose the “colleges” tab. Then scroll down to “scholarship list.” Here you will find a long list of scholarships. You can easily scroll through them and find one that suits you. Just select the one that interests you and read the description and requirements. You can also try the “national college

search” tab. This will direct you to several questions about you and your family and generate its own list of scholarships that you might be eligible for.2. Collegeboard.org- When you get to the home page, search for the keyword “scholarships.” Then click on “scholarship search.” Here you will be asked a number of questions that will then generate a list of scholarships that you may be eligible for. 3. Scholarships.com- Similar to the other websites, you will fill out questions about yourself and it will give you a list of scholarships that it thinks you will be eligible for. During your scholarship search, make sure you check out websites. You would be surprised how many companies give out college scholarships. Good luck!

Best Websites for Scholarships

Information for Students

By Casey ErginJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – If you’ve been around the school or town library lately, you may have heard about the upcoming vote for New Hampshire’s annual Flume Award. Many people, however, are wondering what it is. The vote is a lot like the Great Stone Face where elementary school students vote their favorite books New Hampshire vote in, says Silvia Brikiatis, librarian at the local

Nesmith Library. The Young Adult Library Services website reports that the award was created in 2005, after high school students and state librarians realized the state was in need of an award geared toward high school students. Each of the books that are nominated are submitted by other high school students. The Young Adult Library of New Hampshire requires nominated books to have been published within the last two years. They can be fiction or nonfiction. Last year’s winner, according to Hampton’s Lane Memorial Library, was the popular dystopian novel Divergent, by Veronica Roth. This year, the nominees include:

Across the Universe by Beth RevisAsk the Passengers by A.S. KingCode Name Verity by Elizabeth WeinDeath Cloud by Andrew LaneThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenHeist Society by Ally CarterMonument 14 by Emmy LaybourneThe Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterReady Player One by Ernest ClineShadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriott Voting for this year’s nominees is already underway, according to Brikiatis. Teens can vote at the WHS Media Center or at the Nesmith Library until April 18th.

Voting For the Flume Book Award

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Jag Features

By: Emily LanganJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM - Announced at the school wide assembly last Friday by Principal Kaplan, various students in the WHS art program were recognized for their submissions into the National Scholastic Art Awards, an incredible opportunity and achievement for the individuals as well as the community.

At the assembly, Mr. Kaplan recognized students such as Rebecca Lane and Connor Bermingham for their work, and recognized Ms. Cole and other art program officials for their consistent successes. Ms. Cole,

dean of the art program, responded that the achievement “…reflects strongly on the individual students, their vision, and their mastery of the materials.”

Excitement within the artists and their peers has been has been evident in the halls of WHS. Senior participant Rebecca Lane says, “It’s gratifying, I’m definitely proud of my artwork because it is finally getting recognized…that in itself is inspirational because people are actually noticing, I’m not just drawing in a corner.”

Although the students are extremely proud of the pieces being submitted into a national competition, some students

question if these students get as much recognition as they deserve.

Rumors traveling around WHS suggest that athletes may get more attention than students that are involved in art, theater, or even simply academics.

Senior athlete Michaela Hatem says, “They don’t gain as much support as other students do but they definitely should, people who are involved deserve support.”

Hoping for more support, but satisfied with all that has happened so far this year, artists are grateful for the assembly’s announcement and look forward to the rest of the school year and results of the competition.

Awards Highlight WHS Artists

Photo courtesy www.windhamsd.

org/whs/Natalya

Tausanovitch won the National

Scholastic Art Golden Key Award

for this piece, titled “Patel Still Life.”

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THE JAGROAR FEBRUARY 18, 2014ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

By Zach ByersJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- This Monday, Feb. 17, Windham High School hosted its second annual Step Up to Cancer Day. High school men were asked to wear high heels to school to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

Each participant had one female sponsor who helped raise the donation money for cancer. Each participant needed to raise at least $20. Windham High School made the check payable to the 2-day breast cancer awareness Avon walk.

“Last year we raised over $600, and I definitely think we can set the bar higher this year,” said Clairee Putnam, a senior at Windham High who sponsored this year’s event.

Mary Anderson, a teacher at Windham High, organized the event to get WHS involved in funding for cancer awareness.

Anderson wanted men to be more involved in raising support for breast cancer awareness. Anderson stated, “I wanted the boys to somehow experience what its like to be a female without the cancer portion of it, so in other words for them to walk in their shoes for a day.”

And what better way to walk in a woman’s shoes than to actually walk in a woman’s shoes.

Last year, all participants were granted with community service hours.

According to Kevin Anderson, a junior at Windham High who is participating in the event for the second year in a row, “Step Up to Cancer Day is a great way to spread awareness. I think it’s important to fundraise for cancer awareness considering many of our loved ones are taken from us by cancer including my grandfather.”

The goal is to keep this annual event running for years to come.

WHS men step it up in stilettosStudents raise money for cancer awareness

By Taia TielandJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.– A meeting was held Monday, Jan. 27, between Cody Munroe and Mr. Kaplan at the high school to discuss the possibility of a student run production this spring of Sweeney Todd.

At the meeting, the feasibility of putting on a student play was discussed in terms of the budget. According to Cody Munroe, 17, a junior at Windham High School and one of the directors of the

show, “A lot of it will depend on whether or not we can get enough funding and raise enough money, we will find out officially after I send in an official proposal,” he said regarding the budget.

But money is not the only problem with this very complicated show. When explaining the hurdles the show will have, Ram Sheth, 15, a sophomore at Windham High School in the theatre program, said, “The vocals will be a huge problem. The play is very operatic

and doesn’t have a lot of lines, and everything will be based off of the singing talent”, and Alex DeSimone, 18, a senior at the high school and possible director added that time and keeping control of the actors on a professional level would be a struggle.

The meeting that took place on the 27th of January between Cody Munroe and Mr. Kaplan is the first of several that will happen in order to allow the show to happen. Another meeting will be scheduled soon.

‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to auditorium?

Photo by Mary AndersonParticipants of Step Up to Cancer Day

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By Cassandra SalafiaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM – At Windham High School, the students and the theatre director, Jake Simard, are currently preparing for the musical, Little Shop of Horrors. They are working hard to present the community with an entertaining show filled with horror and humor for March 14th, 15th, and 16th.

Cody Munroe, a 17-year-old junior, said that the musical is “a magical adventure of space avocados trying to eat people”. Jake Simard, the 19-year-old theatre director, agreed with Munroe’s assessment.

Specifically, Simard stated that the plot is about a man named Seymour Krelborn who works at a flower shop. He accumulates a plant that desires people’s blood, which ultimately results in the horror of the play.

The cast believes that the audience will appreciate the unique humor in the musical. “Every single joke that we tell has to be told with a straight face, so it’s really hard to say it…” said Ram Sheth, a 15-year-old sophomore at Windham High School.

Simard described the cast as “great to work with,” “humorous,” and “go-getting”. Sheth added that the cast is “versatile,” and Munroe summed up the cast in the word “friendship.”

Sheth stated that the cast has been rehearsing since January 2, 2014. The cast has to learn all of

the songs, lines, and more in less than three months. Simard said that they have 7:00 PM shows on March 14th and 15th, and they have 2:00 PM shows on March 15th and 16th.

Munroe added that the majority of the cast was involved in Twelve Angry Jurors, which was another popular school production.

Simard said that the cast wants “to push the boundaries they were beforehand.” Anyone who is interested in this musical or enjoyed the play is encouraged to see this one.

Musical is hilariously scary‘Little Shop of Horrors’ will take stage in March

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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WINDHAM - On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Windham High School music department held its annual exchange concert with the Windham Middle School eighth grade band and choir. The two schools came together for a full day of rehearsal culminating in a concert with high school and middle school students performing side by side.

The WHS music department began this program three years ago and has continued using it as a way to help ease the transition from middle school to high school. “The transition…can be very overwhelming,” explains WHS band director and Dean of Fine Arts, Jared Cassedy. “Our goal is to help these students not only transition into the band and choir programs, but into the high school environment in general.”

The foremost goal of the program is for the students to share their passions for music. “We want our students both at the middle and high school levels to be provided with as many opportunities as possible to celebrate music and the coming together of rehearsing and performing with each other,” says Cassedy. The rehearsals on the day of the concert were musically demanding for both the band and the choir, giving the students a chance to challenge themselves,

learn from each other, and collaborate. Shelia Cuneo, the WHS choir director, comments that her students are not used to singing in such a large ensemble. “Where you have so many kids at the same time it’s a learning experience for [the eighth graders and the high schoolers]. They are used to being in smaller ensembles, so it improves their listening skills when they have to listen across the group.”

Beyond these goals of transition and musical engagement, the exchange concert also benefits the high school students and helps establish a firm foundation for the camaraderie in the WHS music programs. Zoe Perkins, WHS Junior, comments that the program gives high school students the chance “to mentor young musicians and share their knowledge.” Madelyn Joanis, another WHS

Junior, adds, “we were all once in middle school; the high school students inspired us then, like we hope to inspire the younger musicians today.”

“I’m really proud of the eighth graders and how they’ve stepped it up,” says Windham Middle School band director, Rebecca Pierce. “[Today was] a great taste of the high school expectations.” Windham Middle School choir director, Katie Avalos, adds, “I am excited about the direction the music program is going in.”

The day was challenging, but the middle school and high school musicians collaborated well and proved they were up for the challenge. Eighth grade flute player, Daisy Bryant, says that she enjoyed working with Mr. Cassedy and the high schoolers and is looking forward to playing with the band next year.

Bands perform side by sideMiddle, high school share passion for music at concert

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Photo courtesy of Jillian DiPersio

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Alright, WHS. You have proved to us that, at least when it comes to bake sales, looks really are all that matters.

We have polled the results from our bake sale last week. First of all, thank you very much for your participation. Each dollar we raised goes towards helping us print copies of the newspaper. However, we have found the results somewhat shocking.

Our best-selling baked good was the brownie. An old stand-by, a delicious chocolaty treat that we adorned with a gold-wrapped Rolo; yes ladies and gentleman, this is that very brownie.

We promised you our recipe, which we had, honestly, hoped to keep top secret. But this newspaper promises journalistic integrity and therefore we will disclose this information.

For this recipe, you will need only a couple ingredients: oil, water, two eggs, and… a box of Pillsbury milk chocolate brownie mix. Follow the

Bake sale: Brownies winFind out how to make these delicious and (not so) complicated treats for yourself

ingredients on the box and voilà! Brownies.

Admit it, we have all been there. It’s a Monday afternoon, you have a mountain of homework waiting for you, and you forgot about the bake sale tomorrow. So what do you do? You get in the car, go to the grocery store, and find the mix on the shelf in the baking aisle that will take the least amount of time to complete and that you can pass off as homemade. But you don’t let the mix do all the work. You sprinkle in some cinnamon, add a little vanilla extract, pour in about half a bag of chocolate chips, and throw it in the oven. Add a Rollo for some flair and hope no one notices.

It just happens to be the ultimate irony that the one recipe that came from a box won the contest and you have to publish the recipe in the newspaper.

Perhaps it isn’t the ultimate irony though… No, that would be the fact that the second-place baked good was the heart-shaped sugar cookie. Which, by the way, came from the refrigerator aisle in the grocery store. A roll of store-brand sugar cookie dough, some pink and red sprinkles, a rolling pin, and a heart-shaped cookie cutter were all that was necessary. Five minutes later

they are out of the oven and you have very pretty looking cookies that were not exactly homemade.

At least they came out of my oven, so they were technically made in my home, hence the term homemade?

If I have learned one lesson from this bake sale, it is that a Rollo on top and some pretty sprinkles are all that are really necessary to sell cookies and brownies.

By the way, a special shout out to those boys we employed during lunches to publicize for us. Your efforts were much appreciated.

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Jag Sports

By: Michael BedientJagRoar Staff Windham, N.H.- On February 1st, the Pelham-Windham Wolfpack ice hockey team took to the ice against Oyster River.

The game, which was held in the Salem Ice Center, was a home game for the Wolfpack, who knew they had a tough opponent in the Oyster River Bobcats. Coming into the game, the Wolfpack boasted a record of 7 wins and 3 losses while

the Bobcats came in with a 5 win and 4 loss record.

The teams battled each other well in the tough Division II contest, which will help determine seeding for playoffs down the road.

Both teams came out strong early, scoring two goals apiece and ending the first period 2-2. The second period kept the game scoreless, but in the third, the Bobcats picked up a goal to take the lead only to have the Wolfpack storm back. The Wolfpack tied up the game and then when on the

power play with 3:41 on the clock, WHS sophomore skater Chad Desautels found the back of the net for the eventual game winner.

Leading the scoring charge for the Wolfpack was WHS senior skater Justin Miedico, who recorded two goals. Playing goalie was WHS senior Mike Donovan, who recorded twelve saves on the night for the winning Wolfpack. It was a good game with plenty of action. The team is looking forward to their next game.

Windham-Pelham Protects Home Ice vs. Oyster River

Wolfpack Takes On BobcatsPhoto courtesy of @WindhamAthletics on Twitter

Action from the Windham-Pelham vs. Oyster River game


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By: Sam KauhlJagRoar Staff

Windham, N.H.- The boy’s basketball team won their game against Milford on Tuesday at home 51-29. Putting points on the board early and shutting down on defense propelled the Jaguars to victory. It was a big game, as it put them one step closer to the division title at UNH next month.

The team played great together but there were also a few standouts. “David Carbonello had 17 points, played a very solid all around game, and had two big steals at the end of the first half” to help the Jaguars win, says Todd Steffanides, the boy’s coach. He also mentioned Tucker Lippold with 11 points and 6 steals.

At the halfway point in the season, every game is very important for the team. When asked how the team looked and felt in the game, Tyler Masone, Senior at WHS and starter for the team, said the team “went into the game with a lot of confidence, played well as a unit, and got a lot of open shots in the second half.” Masone added that the team drove Milford to a season low of 29 points.

Despite the large margin of victory, the team can still find areas to improve on. Tucker Lippold, also a Senior and starter for the Jaguars said, “In order to succeed, the basketball team needs to start taking care of the basketball more and finishing our shots.” When asked what separates Windham from other teams, Lippold replied: “Our dedication and motivation to

win and our drive to be the best team in New Hampshire.”

By Davis PotterJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM N.H.-The Windham Varsity Girls basketball team fell short at home against the visiting Raiders of Lebanon with a final score of 29-55 on January 31.

The Lady Jags started out well, but had a hard time finishing. They kept the game close during the first half of play, but let it slip away in the second. According to freshman standout Lexi Sawyer, a power forward, “We stuck with them in the first and second

periods, and then we just lost them in the second half.”

“We were upset that we lost, but we rallied around each other and were strong. We have a positive outlook for the next game,” said Claire Putnam, the senior captain on the team. The girls will face Conval Regional High School in their upcoming game, and are seeking revenge after the hard loss. Conval will be coming into the game with a record of 4 wins and 7 losses, with one of those losses coming from the Jaguars during their season opener.

The Jaguars will be putting in the work during the next few practices to get their season back in a winning direction. Anne Haky, assistant coach of the team, feels that they just need to focus on the little things to get better. Talking on defense, blocking the passing lanes, and finishing layups are only the tip of the iceberg. The final score of 29-55 marks the largest point differential in a loss this season. The Jaguars need to put this skid behind them, look towards the future, and fix what went wrong in this game if they want any chance of bringing home a banner.

Lady Jags Torched

Boys Basketball’s Slam DunkWindham smokes Milford

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Windham Defeated at Home

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Wrestler Comes Back from torn ACLBy: Guillaume GauthierJagRoar StaffWINDHAM, N.H. - Tyler Siverhus, a senior at WHS, has come back from a torn ACL injury. He originally tore his ACL over the summer, but went through rehab only to get injured again his fourth week of the season. His injury occurred when he was in an offseason tournament where he went to murkle ride and hit it the wrong way, tearing the ACL.

Tyler was wrestling a Pinkerton 152-pounder when the knee popped out. Tyler went down but soon got up. He comments, “I felt a lot of pain but knew I had to try and finish the match for my team.” He was then forced to drop out of the tournament.

Nicole Lawrence, a junior at WHS and the boy’s varsity wrestling manager, saw the match. She described it as one of the most horrific and wonderful matches she

has ever seen. “To have someone so dedicated to a sport to and to never quit just amazed me,” she said.

Tyler rehabbed the knee for three weeks and had to get checked out by multiple doctors before he was able to return to wrestling with the team. He started slowly progressing his workload and intensity. Coach Darrin commented, “He did everything that he needed to do so that he could come back and be with the team again.”

By: Simon LebelJagRoar Staff WINDHAM, N.H.- The New Hampshire Division II Swimming and Diving State Meet was held on Sunday, February 16. Many Windham students will be participating. The event is being held at the University of New Hampshire.

Megan O’Connor and Connor Hopkins are some of the team’s best swimmers this year, according to fellow swimmer Andrew Leclair. They had a good chance to make it into the Championship Meet, which was unfortunately canceled.

The swim team was extremely excited for states. Swimmer Chris

Gallo stated, “I’m very excited for states, seeing that this season we are number one.” It seems to me that everyone on the team was confident when it came to states, but hesitant to say that they would perform well. “I’m excited for states but it’s going to be hard for our team to come out on top, but we will try,” said Beth Fennessey, team captain.

One of the most exciting parts of the swim states are the relay races that take place. Relay races include the 200 medley relay (50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 50 free), 200 free relay (4x50 free) and the 400 free relay (4x100 free). The whole team was excited to partake in the meet and the swimmers who did not swim were great supporters.

Girls:Jenn Andon- relaysKyana Baiguy- 100 fly, 100 backLauren Clemons- 200 freeBethany Fennessey- relaysTessa Gustafson- 100 backAnna Matsco- 200 free, 100 flyMeghan O’Connor- 100 fly, 100 back

Boys:Brandon Belienski- 200 free, 500 freeConnor Carbonneau- 100 fly, 100 breastKyle Carbonneau- 100 fly, 100 breastHunter Cullen- 100 backChris Gallo- 200 free, 500 freeConnor Hopkins- 50 free, 100 backRichard Hume- 100 fly, 100 breastAndrew Leclair- 100 free, 100 breast

Swimming State Meet

Alpine Skiing State CompetitionsThe boys’ Division II State Alpine Skiing Competition was February 11 at Waterville Valley. The skiers were:Brett Curtis, Jim Gustafson,Matt Laliberte, Jake Yennaco,Nick Whitehead, Max Souter, Griffing Lippold, Sean Frangos

The girls’ Division II State Alpine Skiing Competition was February 13 at Crotched Mountain. The skiers were: Lauren Sullivan, Sophia Tausanovitch, Sarah Giacoumakis, Alexa Monfette

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Model UN

Photo courtesy of Mrs. McKennaLast year’s Model UN at the Boston University conference

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“Debate, discussion, and international affairs”

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By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Mrs. McKenna, club advisor, describes Model UN as “an international organization that has students simulate the workings of the United Nations.” Students are assigned countries and aim to learn everything they can about their

country through extensive research so they can make the best decisions for their country at competitions. During competitions, students will be assigned to a committee, in which they will have to discuss pre-chosen topics ranging from corruption to agriculture. “It’s a fun way to meet new people and pretend to be a UN country,” said Maddie Riese, a junior at WHS who has been on the team for

three years. The countries on the committee will have to work together to form solutions within five sessions. They can make documents or vote on a course of action, just like a real United Nations conference. “It’s great for people interested in debate, discussion, and international


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Model UN, cont.affairs,” McKenna said. The biggest competition Windham’s Model UN team goes to is in Boston. Around 1600 students from all over the world attend. This year, 32 Windham members are going to the competition on February 21-23 at Boston University.

Model UN was one of the first clubs founded in Windham, during the first year the school was opened due to a surprising immediate

demand. The club is now on its fifth year. Meetings are on a pretty flexible schedule since there are so many people, but they usually held Thursday mornings and afternoons. If you are interested, consider joining next year. It looks great on a college application, and if you really love it, you can go on to participate at college level. McKenna said people should join because Model UN “fosters critical thinking, problem solving, compromise, and discussion.” She

also said it prepares you to “be better advocates in classes.” Think of all the skills you can learn to help you later in life. Ask one of the many Model UN members about the club today and think about joining next year.

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By: Emily MacoulJagRoar Staff

HAMPTON, N.H. - Windham High School staff and students participated in the 15th annual Penguin Plunge at Hampton Beach on Saturday, February 2nd. The Penguin Plunge is a fundraising event that benefits the NH Special Olympics. Plungers raise money to run into the ice-cold Atlantic Ocean at Hampton Beach. In the past two years, the WHS plunging team has raised over $10,000.00. “I am very proud of all the hard work the WHS plungers have put into the penguin plunge the past two years, “ said Matt Blair, the team coordinator for Penguin Plunge. “One of my goals is to increase the number of participants every year.” With the air temperature at 37° and the water at 34°, it is far from typical summer beach weather. “I ran in as fast as I could and dove under. I immediately came back up and ran back to my towel to warm up,” said Brandon Belinski, a junior at WHS and a first year participant. A wide variety of teams from all over NH came together in this event to give back. There are a great number of supporters cheering on the sidelines,

as well as live entertainment. “It is definitely a rush running into the water. Once you reach the water it is freezing to the point where your body goes completely numb,” said Courtney Sweeney, a junior at WHS and a second year plunger. This year at Windham High School, 18 brave people took on the challenge to “plunge” and raised an incredible $4,000 to give back to NH Special Olympics. The entire High School Penguin Plunge raised $142,000 for the Special Olympics.

Penguin PlungeBy Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

FebruaryFebruary 20: Sophomore laptops collected for breakFebruary 21-‐March 2: Break

MarchMarch 6: parent conferencesMarch 6-‐7: Robotics CompetitionMarch 7: AssemblyMarch 11: no school (teacher workshop)March 12: blood drive 8am-‐1pmMarch 13: JCA Ping Pong Tournament 2:30pm-‐4:30pmMarch 14-‐16: MusicalMarch 17: JCA St. Patrick’s Day wearMarch 20-‐ Assembly

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Have a nice Feb Vacation!

A note from the Activities Editor (Ashley Domogala):Hey Jags! Although I love skiing and building snowmen, I’m looking forward to spring already. At least we get a vacation. Hopefully you’re going somewhere warm or doing something fun. Have a great break!

Here’s one of my favorite inspirational quotes for you.

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Club CalendarWhat’s going on in your school

before and after hours?

By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

Mondays:7am: A Cappella Choir2:30pm: JagRoar Newspaper

Tuesdays:7am: Musicality7:15am: Peer Leaders (every 2nd Tue. of month)2:30pm: SMILES2:30pm: Yearbook Club2:30pm: FIRST Robotics

Wednesdays:6:45am: A Cappella Choir2:20pm: Rap Club2:30pm: National Honor Society (every 3rd Wed. of month)

Thursdays:7am: Musicality7:15am: SALT

Fridays:6:45am: A Cappella Choir7:15am: Book Club7:15am: Go Green Club(every other Fri. like 12/13)2:20pm: Art Club

The Go Green Club is looking forward to its biggest event of the year, the Go Green Fair in April. Local businesses set up at the high school and display their earth-friendly products. It could be a great time to look around for something cool. The date and time are soon to be determined, so look out for them!

Go Green Fair

YEARBOOKS $65 UNTIL FEB 20

Spanish ClubJoin the Spanish Club. Would

you like listening and dancing to Spanish music while making and eating tacos and churros? Fun and delicious! For some down time, the club also watches some awesome Spanish movies. Contact Ms. Harrison if you’re interested. What a party!

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