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Jim Thorpe Area High School1 Olympian Way, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

olympiad@jtasd.orgtheVolume 44 Issue 7 Senior Issue

Olympiad

Senior Wills

What if...

Winners’ Circle

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Disclaimer

Megan CataldoFirst I want to thank my Mom, Dad, and Oma for always being there for me when I need you and always supporting me! Love you guys! To Lisa, I seriously do not know what I would have done without you. You have seriously been by my side for everything my whole life and I am so happy that we are finally done. We have been through everything together but no matter what I always know you will always be there for me! Love you MonaLisa! To Zach! You are seriously my best friend. I can come to you for anything and I love you so much for that! I am so excited for summer. To Tara! Thanks for always being there for me! To Amanda!  We have so many great memories and I can’t wait for summer for more! Love you guys! Cody Coons & Tom Ohl, I have known you since pre-school and we have been good friends ever since then! To the teachers, thank you so much and I will miss you all! Lastly to the class of 2012, thank you for the great memories and I hope you all have an amazing life after school! <3

Thana AnnanSenor, my fav teacher, im going to miss u a lot, AND THERE’S THAT :). Mr. Podlinski u too shall be missed, Mr. P! CAN U COME OVER HERE..PLEASE. Kaela to you i give a portion of my kindness, TREAT IT RIGHT. I’m really gonna miss u, keep in touch. KaiKai, to you a big bottle of JOJOBA cocoa butter, please take care of them ankles for me, i love uu :), Nakia, i definitely have to leave you my legs, you’ll always be my koolaid,and remember me when u all warm and toasty in that blue fleece, keep in touch with your princess. Sam ur gonna break that record before the end of high school career, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW BOUT THIS! Desiree :p naah leme stop Desi, u get my strength and my triple jump, your doing that next year no ifs, buts or maybs.i am really gonna miss u, we’ve had a lotta fun times, going down memory lane, all our bus rides and track adventures, whow whow, YES I DID <3. Domo my lil girl,my munchkin,,we go a long way from the beginning to the end, and u shall never be forgottn, im still waiting for ma baked Zitti,i’l miss u, i love u sissy. Brandon, ma brother/bestfriend,, i lovee uuuu and we better stay in touch, thanks for always being there for me, with ur cranky self, imma miss that,R.I.D.E.S,the t-team, imma miss u guys, especially t-nicole,i love u gurl. Jeniece, there’s so much i have to say buh i gotta keep it short, I LOVE U Elmo, ma favorite underclassmen, keep doing u, don’t let anybody get to u, i wish u the best of luck in life, and i’ll cherish our thousandths of insiders u left me. And to jim thorpe..whew its been a bumpy ride, buh i leave u :)

Christopher BoydBefore i leave Jim Thorpe, there are some things iv decided to leave behind. I leave my good friend Matt Rich with the answers to the test, because i found out there is one. Number 1 is honey badger. Number 2 is YOLO. And to my good friend Liam Kelly, who fought with me through volcanoes, the jersey shore, and worst of all the 1930s, i leave you with some philosophy. Tweet tweet. I leave my buddy Garret Rizzo 2 things. The first thing is a cup (sorry but i had to). And the other thing is a band aid for your HAND. Oh and i almost forgot about the wonderful Sam Miller. Sam Miller i leave you on the bottom. And i leave my good friend Alex Tabios soup soup soup soup soup soup soup. Now i would to point out a very special person my life, Gabby Miller. Sis, i love you. I leave you with 3 things. The first thing is my hand. Just call on it sister when you need a hand. The second thing is a megaphone so that people will listen to you more and i wont have to yell for you.

Jordan BehrensTo my brother Josiah I leave my snare drum and my position as section leader. Take care of all the equipment and don’t lose anything. I also leave you my intuition which you will need in the next few years. To the drumline I leave the JB shuffle which must be performed in the stands next year. Also, I leave you my ability to yell at anyone who touches any percussion equipment. Most importantly have fun and do the best you can in band and in school. Dont forget to wear bandanas at every game and not only in the stands, on the field too! Lastly to the future play cast members, I leave you more awesome cast parties and shows like we had this year.

Thomas BakerI leave my truck to Briana Gehres so maybe she won’t hate it anymore. I leave Dalton Becker my fishing rod holders “pipes” on the front of my truck. I leave my voice in a box to Paul Gallagher so he can always hear me complain. I leave Conner Ennis my boots so he can have something to shake in. I leave all my fishing supplies to Josh Guth so he can go fishing on his own.

Keith BlackwellBriana, I leave you the cool kid status at the bus-stop – use it well.Tori, I leave you the seat on the bus even though you won’t be needing it.Christina, I leave you the JTHPA – have fun! Jordan, you’ll always be the Hermione Granger to my Harry Potter! Mischief Managed! Caitlin, I leave you all of the buffalo chicken pizza at Antonio’s. Brooke, I leave you garlic knots in the hopes you remember me whenever you eat them! Britt R, I leave our dramatic scenes! Liam, I leave all of the fun times we’ve had since 4th grade and the knowledge that many more will come! Sydney & Josh, I leave you both the memory of me falling flat on my face in front of the library! Jen, I leave you all of the times we didn’t go to class, and my number, so call me maybe! Taylor, Jacqui, and Mrs. Adams - I leave all our SADD adventures! I’ll always be the VP to your P. To Yevgeniy, I leave you knowing that you’re my best Russian friend. To everyone, I leave my parties, midnight movie madness, and the all of the luck in the world! 

Erin BucciMom, Dad, thank you for being the best parents a kid could ever ask for. To the best sister in the world (G money$) - I leave you my exotic dance moves, my ability to wake at the crack of dawn every morning, a “short” run to front street, and of course, “Man flesh.” Love ya G. To my “other half ” (aka Kayla Susko, pro whistler)- gosh, where to start… Coach Ginder’s prophesy, chickens, the shire, “good luck,” wiz khalifa (okaaaaay)…lol. I wouldn’t have made it without you gurl. Jeanna- uck*ayiller*ay and mah mad chem skillz. David- the face. Mr. Hauze- the club. Coach Miller- a quote to live by and mayonnaise. Coach Jake- eagle tattoo and wig glue. Chris Boyd- Sam’s Miller impression and the gangsta detour. Bob- #1 and crab balls. Richie- not today Richie…not today. James Boyle- a good locker slamming. Alex-free fries, your complicated stove, “rigot.” Josh-squiggly lines and the dictionary game. Ben- “You wanna hear a STORY?” Benny- one day. Darren- a good tan. Eugene- the napkin stash. Conner- +4 wild card. Court Caps- booger freezing winter runs, “Today I don’t feel like doing anything!”, the baton. Caitlin L.- your anchor days and hippie tattoos. Caitlin H.- the Ginder days. Brii- my craziness (you are already crazy but you’ll need to make up for my absence as well next year). Emily/Lindsay- thank you for all of your gangsta “gurl” sayings...I will use them in college lol. All of the distance kids- Kevin Burns. And last but not least, Kristin & Kyle- Sam’s.

Senior Issue:

“Señor: I leave you a Japanese flag & a pack of Yu Gi Oh! Cards.”

-Ashley Eperjesi

“For the cheerleaders and my bandies, I leave

one more Time Warp dance.”

-Michelle O’Toole

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Erin Bucci and Kayla Susko are highlighted in this issue’s Winners’

Circle.

Wills

2012

“...Daniel Hollywood never

played Yu-Gi-Oh?”

“...Taylor Smela was a NASCAR

driver?”

“...Yevgeniy Revzin stopped rushin’?”

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Caitlin HenningerBridget McFadden, I leave you basically every thing. I leave you the people who sicken me, aggy, my hair, all of our duets, our many dances, and all the good times we had together, plus the summer. I promise to come back and visit you. I leave Glee to Gina and Bridget. To Sam, Mike, Bridget and Hailey, I leave you SO STUPID, and the rock club even though Hailey never threw a rock. To Hailey, I leave you all the potato candy we could never eat, and all of our laughs backstage. To Brii, I leave you all of your clothes (eventually). To Erin, I leave you “we got this”. Kayla, I leave you the drive-in and alien light up lollipops. Mr.Hauze, I leave you the quiet you will have when I am gone. To my favorite juniors, Bridget and Hailey, I leave you all the luck and support in the world, go get ‘em girls. I love you two. Lastly to the class of 2012, I leave you all of our good and bad times and wish you all luck with your futures.

First I want to start by thanking my Dad for always pushing me to do harder, my Grandparents for giving me the confidence to believe I can achieve anything I want, and my Mother for helping me make the best decision on college (and for letting me skip just one to many days this year! haha) I love you all. Jade Elliott, you have been the one friend I could always count on and I have been the closest with you the longest. You are the only friend I have zero doubts about losing touch with after high school. I leave you all of our venting sessions in Middle East, our walks over the bridge freshman year to get our burgers and banana milk shakes, the burn book ;), and I’ll leave you a wedding planner for the BCBG wedding!  Brittany Caufman, I leave you all of the clothes I’ve borrowed from you and still never gave back, and all of our failed attempts at making up our own recipes. Carly Marzen, I leave you the memories of freshman year computer class and our second and failed attempt at the SAT’s... you know what mean! And Richie Boy, I leave you a passport to Brazil (since we can’t live here or in the Middle East -__-).

Amanda Crandall

Taylor HermanI want to thank my family for showing me how strong I truly am and to advise me to fulfill all of my hopes and dreams. Ashlynn Samuels I leave you a lifetime supply of ranch dressing for every lunch you will eat without me.  Molly McArdle I leave you my bad choice of guys and a park bench. Merisa Plavin I leave you my good instincts and great advice. Amanda Crandall I leave you with the thought of hating ignorant men. Monica Eckley I leave you with a much better GPS, a full tank of gas, and a weeks worth of food for the whole day we starved. Sydney Wernett, Christian Gavornik, and Dustin Alleman, I leave you’s with all of the memories we made throughout middle school (there are way too many too list), Patrick Spillman I leave you with the best text conversations in the world since we always manage to succeed in having them. Brandon Demeglio, I leave you with amazing secrets since I tell you every secret I hold.

Sarah ClearlyThe end is finally here. These past four years have been both exciting and stressful. I have made the most amazing friends and I wouldn’t trade them for the world. Martina Puddu (the italian princess). I leave you all of our memories in the lunch box. Whether it was driving around aimlessly or sitting outside of work waiting for our shift to begin singing at the top of our lungs. I consider you my sister and I can’t wait to get old and have wheelchair races with you (;. Morgan (morgs) I leave you the dollar tree bread from erics(: I will never forget all of our memories whether we were arguing over the front seat or “taking one for the team” we had fun. Remember sleeping in Martina’s car waiting for her to get out of detention. haha “wanna play?”. Selena (taradactile arms) I leave you all of our arguing and fighting that we’ve ever done. I am glad that we pulled together this year and became closer friends. “Pardon Dad?” To my family I leave you all of the strength you ever instilled in me. Without you all I would have never been able to make it through the tough times that has been thrown my way. I am sad that my high school career is over but I am excited to begin my life!

To my parents, thank you for being at all my games and supporting me no matter what I’m doing. To Amber Fiducia, your amazing and I’m never leaving you. To Tah Tah, I leave you with my knowledge I have in every class. To Mikey Helmer, Mitch Peters, and Tom Ludlow, I leave you guys with the routine morning ride to school, you all made it easier to wake up in the morning. To Martina Puddu, I leave you with what you only like me for.  To PJ Johnson, I thank you for all the fun things we did together, and I leave you with my ability to dunk cause you’re going to need it more then I will. To James Boyle, Coty Donahue, and JT Otto thank you for making me laugh during the times I was upset or down. To Safi and Hickey, I leave you with all the weekend trips we took, I always think about them. To Nina Batts, thank you for always being there for me, you know me better then anyone does and you give the best advice. To Lauren Zurn, Kasey Herman, thank you for helping me with my senior project. To JTHS, this was a good memory.

Dane Ciavarella 2012Jim Thorpe High School class of

Monica EckleyTo every single girl on the soccer team. I love you, thank you for helping me stick threw it all. We became so tough. Specially thanks to the seniors on the team, I can’t believe the next time I play in a game that it won’t be with you guys. Baby Dach I leave you leadership for next season, you’re a solo senior, and your gonna rock it. Colleen, I just want you to know whenever you need a big sis, just call me. And for the rest of the underclassman, make it an amazing season, have fun and never let Anyone bring you down! To my family and those who have become family, you get me threw everything, even when I don’t ask for it. Special thanks to tay, you took care of business when I didn’t have the nerves to do it myself, I leave you with a full tank of gas and some chips and salsa. Chelsea, keep strong in college, and marry ferg! I leave you with a fourwheeler so you can get in trouble even when i’m not there. And last my sister not only my best friend, but someone who loves me unconditionally because she has to. Also I would like to leave everyone with a joke. What is black while and blue all over? A frozen penguin Ha! S.E.N.I.O.R.S. class of 2012 this isn’t the end, it’s only the beginning.

Cheech, Manders, I leave you the BCB, sleeping in till 5, waffles and ice cream, air bugs, water bottles, movies, our McDonalds trips, dropping your sundae, the James Bond movie, our walks into town, the library, getting milkshakes, 5-hour energies, magic candles, and the hope that we will make more memories after high school. Tarr, how you bern? I leave you the tanning two, “pancakes”, you want some ice?, riding the scooters, golf cart rides and adventures, when aunt barb had the cake, volleyball, swimming across the lake, the boat from the old house, calling aliens, sneaking out, driving around really early, getting grounded for the whole summer, and always being there and understanding each other and our little heart felt talks. Caputer haha, I leave you the all of our memories of our lunch table, your giggle, pizza crust, the hope that your intolerance will disappear and you can eat all the yummy food you want, and all of our memories yet to come. Corinne- I leave you acceptance to the club (; Destenee, I leave you all of our lunch table memories, my rap skills, Trouble and Paul, hiding in your bathroom, a spaceship to the moon, and I leave you our little group of me you and Melissa. Selena, I leave you big muff, Poli Sci, making dances, Nicki Minaj and Drake, our talks in business law, and the hope you will visit me when I’m in college. Caitiloni, I leave you the King of Prussia mall, the mid life crisis on the trampoline, transforming, the market trail, our camping trips, the drive in, tackling each other off the bed, trying to make CD’s, and I leave all of our fights in the past.

Jade Elliot

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Melanie KirkThis year has been filled with the most amazing memories with the best set of friends I could ever have. Here are a few things I am leaving behind so that these memories will never be forgotten...To my twin Rudy, I give you our special handshake we always forget, my bowling skills and the hammer. To Weber, I leave my frozen snow globe and our weird convos with Sam at Tommy’s. To my best friend Sam, I give you my diner afterglow, our Epcot visits, and a bag of french vanilla creamers. To Becca Calhoun, extra-strength pita bread and a lifetime supply of shimmer-shimmer-clap-snaps. To Chris Boyd, my fake hate for you. ;) To my Bazinga Buddies, Shane and Liam, I give my rock, paper, scissors, lizard, spock wins. And also to Shane, the keys to my car...jk lol Finally, to my sister Jackie Palmieri, I leave my lucky bandstand, my 1st flute chair, our Easy A handshake, my wiggle-wiggle dance move, AND my army! Take care of my cadettes. :) I love you guys!

Harlee McGillTo my brother Fred: all of my notes and good luck for your senior year. To Allie Long: the first day we met in gym class and our memories as gym buddies. To Benny Mazella: a little “intuition” and a box of pencils. To Shannon Goodhue: my brother Fred. To Mr. Donahue: the three years worth of lessens you have taught me and some extra protons for your coffee cup. To Mr. Flowers: Gideon’s Bible. To the graduating class of 2012: best wishes for your success in life. 

Caitlin LiscinskiMike- I have to leave you the Gym, concerts, horse races, Breathe Carolina, Chem 2, killing zombies, and NR (: Celeste- I leave you our bucket list, a couple of melons, and another trip to new jersey where we won’t lose the basketball. Sam- I leave you a spot on the H.S. Girls Basketball Team, baby clothes, and green paint. Jeanna- I leave you all the cross country memories that never happened. Kayla- Kletsgo!! I leave you our track memories(breaking the 4*8 record and catching drug deals on town runs) Erin- I leave you my ability to only have to run the 4*8, 8, and on occasion the 4*4. I also leave you responsible for the rock from schuylkill relays. EB, JM, CC, KS- I leave you guys the Dunkin Donut run. I 4*8...Shatter Haters Dreams! Erin and Kayla- I leave you our memories with the Tamaqua girls at leagues in the bathroom standing under the hand dryers with our warm ups. Brii-  I want to leave you our “cone borrowing”, hair dying, and hair washing memories. Christian- I leave you a trip to the Woodlands and Nick.

David MichaelI leave Yevgeniy Revzin napkins so he can leave me eat in peace. I leave Richie Buell my jokes that everyone steals anyway. I leave Mary Slack a brush to clean her car with. I leave the “A-Team” all the great and fun car rides we had. I leave Lexi a mass supply of Dunkin. I leave Erin Bucci my intuition, if you know what I mean. I leave Marco Caruso, Conner Ennis, Paul Gallagher, Ben Moore, and Tom Baker my Call of Duty skills. I leave Mike Helmer my firefighting skills. I leave Tiffany Erney all of my work that she never did in the business classes we had.

Liam KellyTo Chris Boyd: I give my philosophy.  To my sister Erin: I give my reputation in this school (don’t ruin it).  To Brandon Wood, Geoffry O’Brien, and Warren Esch: I give 99 Luftballoons.  To History Club: I give the Lincoln persona.  To Chess Club: I give my crazy personality.  To Brittany Caufman: I give my awesomeness to be used WISELY!  To Gabby Miller: I give an apology for scaring her over the years.  To my Improv Group: I give my awesome and insane ideas.  To my teachers: I give the wonderful memories we had in class.  To Everyone Else: Have a great summer!

To the Band I give you the ability to practice...wait, what’s that? To the Trombone Section, I give you Low Rider trio and pedal tones. To Michelle I give you make up, a hairbrush and threeeeeeeee minutes of my life. To Harlee I give you my broken down jeep without Russel. To Sam I give you minty fresh gum and raffle tickets. To Steven I give you a lifetime of hugs. To A-Minor I give you my whistle and best of luck. To Jackie my sister, I give you the leadership you already have. To Mah Bro, I leave you sisterhood. To Becca, I give you bird calls. To Martin, I give you a snazzy outfit. To The Glee Club I give you the confidence I gained. To Mr. Flowers I give you a stress free life. To Mr. Conrad I give you Earl Grey Tea.

Gabriell Miller

Brandon Scott DeMeglio, I leave you a big book of fun things to say in Spanish, my teddy bear (for muchos abrazos!), and all of our lovely memories that we’ve shared these past years. Señor Getz, I leave you my iPod and a lifetime supply of Doña Pepitas. Manny Mallory, I leave you my laptop. Brittney Gellentien, I leave you our bus ride memories with all the laughter (and dancing) that we’ve shared. To my family, I leave you my heart and soul. Also, I’d really like it if you spread my ashes somewhere in Macchu Picchu. That’d be great. Love you all!

Eizel Inoa

The end is near...My name is Jeanna McElmoyle and here is my senior will. For starters I would like to thank my parents, brudders, family, friends, and coaches. I don’t know what I would do without you all. To my basketball girls I leave you with being DISTRICT CHAMPS. To Joy Mallory, I leave you my card game abilities, south street bonding, and SPUD. To Meeghan Rossi, I leave you Mr. Morgans. To my quarter one period 5 family, I leave you all the great memories we have. To Sam Hughes, I leave you all the amazing memories we have, your blind lizard, the bbq chips I left at your house, and being the best friend ever. To Caitlin Liscinski I leave you all my memories from my senior year in track because I didn’t get to spend it with you, my seat on the bus to track events, and all the great memories we have. To Alex Ventrella, I leave you with all the times you made me laugh until I couldn’t breath, and Ben-don’t hurt him too much. To Eugene, I leave you my car rides from the school parking lot to the weight room before track. To JT, I leave you all my luck, because if you think you are playing ball overseas, you will need it. To Dylan Bradley, I leave you with forever being my hubby. To Briana Gehres, I leave you with Indian “runs” or walks. To Lindsay Capper, I leave you my secret lover;-) To Emily Ruffa, I leave you the deadly 3200-meter race. To Courtney Capper, I leave you the 4x8 record, and every running ability I ever had. To Kayla Susko, I leave you my ability to shatter haterz dreamz. To Erin Bucci, I leave you my dog Lucky, and my ability not to go “swimming” the day before a meet. To James Boyle, I leave you every obstacle I overcame throughout HS because I probably wouldn’t have done it without you, and I leave you with being my best friend in the entire world.

Jeanna McElmoyle

Mom and Dad- thanks for everything and always supporting me and ps turn the wheel!! Tara- thanks for being the best sister anyone can ask for and always buying me stuff and writing my papers Sean- your always making me laugh and i don’t know what I would do without you and ps gingerbread Lilly- thanks for being the cutest dog ever and always being there to hangout with me Sara- PLL and chatroulette Gabby- i’m on one, skittles, and the seahawk Delaney- Drake’s take care album, Ryan Gosling (not the look alike), and teen wolf Cody- the park Mike- a reese’s mcflurry, poor unfortunate souls,and jamming to good tunes in Sasha Danielle- 2 straws, tap the frog, and SHIMMY Brittany- the chinese restaurant in Lehighton and Damon Salvatore Amanda- chocolate milk and the glen Jade- samuel emanuel and the scary kid Sydney- white water rafting Ashley- peter pan and a calculator Taylor & Tori- the Twilight movies

Carly Marzen

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Jennifer RusbarskyI leave Mike my entire supply of Papaya-Mango Snapples, my single bike rack, and my mini-van words of wisdom. Kate, I leave you all of the applesauce in Kristin’s cabinet! Just try not to choke. Amber, I hope you gain all of my common sense and sarcasm. ;) Baby Dac – I leave you my legacy of “Señor Annoyance,” make sure he gets a lovely bunch of DAFFODILS next year and that he doesn’t kill another class pet. Señor Getz, ¿Te gustan flechas? You know you’ll miss me! Mrs. Adams, thanks for being there for me over the past four years. You were my mommy in the school. It was nice knowing I had someone to confide in and knock some sense into me when need be. Nigel, here we go again! Get your golf cart ready and I’ll bring the water balloons. Last but not least, Tara Hartman. I lend you my sugar, I am your neighbor. Poor Corinne has another summer of us creeping through her back yard. Remember, don’t Bob, sleep like a dolphin, and never ask me if I’m going to pass out. Oh, and make sure Dylan doesn’t drown! I love all of you and thanks for making my years at Jim Thorpe High School worth remembering.

Laura RamosHow can I start by saying that this year has been an interesting year. I met some friends and so not friends. Don’t get along with everyone but that’s just me. I would like to tell my Friend but she is more than a friend she is my wife. someone that has make this senior a year a fun one. Just remember to stay focus in school and to go for what you want after you graduate. Thanks for been there to make me laugh and be crazy with me at the same time. we grew closer each day i hope that on the last day of seeing each other in school we don’t end up crying instead we end up laughing and having a good last day in school. I’m going to miss when we would eat at lunch and you would take hot sauce like crazy with the pepper. Her name is Jeniece Small someone crazy like me. some that doesn’t go by what other people might think or say. I think that’s why we got along so well. Another person would be Deonte St’ Hill oh man you are just too much we had some fun moments in mr. E’s class and outside his class. make sure you take everything you learn when you leave high school. I will miss you. and for does that I didn’t mentioned Jaquan Brown, Clive Gunter, and My brother Jose Ramos wish you guys the best in school. 

I begin with the Cross Country team, to whom I leave my love. To Mr. Lee, I leave a potato. For Bucci and Lexi, I leave an analytical essay written extemporaneously. Felly and Sam, you get a rant during the two-minute jog. For my Scrim team, I leave my fear of Dr. Karen Walton. To Halius Copius, I leave my Band Mom Bag. To the “TAX XI”, I leave your name spelled correctly at a match. Did you know...that I leave Bronson Ford a mud-slinging campaign? To JHauze, I leave a bag of stale Cheese Doodles and a trip to see “The Hunger Games.” For the cheerleaders and my bandies, I leave one more Time Warp dance. For Captain Sassypants, I leave my shoe-money. To JB, I say...Really? Really? To JBJ, you get one last high-five with the cymbals. Hey! Chris Boyd! WAH-WAH! For Becca, I leave you my multiple personalities. For my lovely wife, one last game of 24 in Mauro’s room. To Gabby, I leave nothing. But seriously, Gabby, thanks for the past four years. We’ve had our ups and downs, but you’re an irreplaceable friend. Aaannnnddddd...Goodbye, JT!

Michelle O’Toole

As I move on to bigger and brighter things following my graduation from JTHS, I leave parts of me to a few very special people to me. First, to my bandies I leave behind all of our times together; even when I left the class, I still felt a part of it all. To my future Juniors from Spanish II, I leave you my wisdom. Even though I am crazy, remember all of the things you learned from me as I remember what I have learned from all of you. To Mrs. Hoffert, my teacher, advisor, mentor, and friend, I leave with you our many conversations and exchanges or ideas during teacher aide. You will always be remembered. To Mr. Pope, I leave you my Chapter 15 test grade (98%) and my Chapter 17 and 18 test grades (70% and 56% without the curve) so that you can compare them and ask yourself “what the heck happened?”. I give all of my vocal experience and love for “Victorious” tunes to my protégé, Gina Rodriguez. I saved the best for last. My favorite Freshmen, Josiah Behrens, I leave with you all of our times together in “South Pacific” and “Footloose”, and I also leave my passion for the performing arts. You became one of my best and closest friends here at JTHS and I have enjoyed being around you. You will always be like a little brother to me and I will always love you. I wish you the best of luck for the future.  

Christian Pringle

Chasity MostellerTo the Class of 2012, I leave you with all of the amazing memories that we made these past four years. I wouldn’t change them for anything. To my mom, thank you for everything you’ve done for me through out high school, from taking/picking me up from practices to leading me in the right direction to a successful future; I leave you with all my love and thanks. To Alex, Shannon and Larry, you have all been there for me through thick and thin and I love you all so much for that. Bradley, Brooke, Brayden, and Kaylee I leave all of you with the happiness that you kids have brought to my life, thank you for keeping a smile on my face every single time I am around you guys, I couldn’t ask for better nieces and nephews, love you to the moon and back. Kristin, Chelsea, and Nina, I leave you girls with the crazy time we’re going to have in OCMD and the entire summer, my senior year wouldn’t nearly be the same without you three, bfffffzzzzz fo evaaaa, love youuu girls! Kyle Lawrence- I leave you with all the fun times we had in Chem, I couldn’t of asked for a better lab partner! <3 To Jeanna, I leave you with the times were going to have at ESU, can’t wait! James, I leave you with all the kisses since freshman year. And to all my teachers, thank you for teaching me everything I need to know in order to succeed at college!

2012Olympian pride!Benjamin Moore

After my years of high school, I would like to leave on a high note. First, I would like to thank my parents and sister for inspiring me to be the best person I could possibly be. If it was not for you guys, my accomplishment in high school would not be what they are today. To all my friends and senior classmates I thank you for making these four year interesting for me. The years have been too fast and it will be hard to say goodbye in the end of it all. I wish all my classmates the very best of luck after graduation. To the underclassmen, I leave you advice. Never think twice about being involved with anything that involves this school. You are only in high school once so make the very best of it. Go all out in the books and the extra stuff, it will only make you a better person. To all my sport teams that I leave behind, keep working hard no matter how hard things seem to be. Never quit and go as hard as you can every single day because you really do not know when your last play might be.To Deonte St.Hill, keep throwing that javelin no matter what people say and you will be great in no time, believe in yourself and relax. To Kaitlin... I hope you find a better gym class in your next few years and I’m sorry for leaving you in that class.I also leave the underclassmen of the football team the opportunity to take leadership of your team, it’s your turn.

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I leave my heart for football to my little brother Dylan Bradley, also, thank you for being my backbone these last few years! I’ll never forget our memories at football, and allll the others Love you with all my heart. I would like to leave my knowledge of football to Josie and Allie. I would like to leave my loud mouth for softball to Courtney Santos and my love of the game to all of the freshman. Palll, I’m gunna miss you dearly but we’ll always be best friends. Our memories will last a life time! #21 & #13! I would like to thank Coach Rose for always being there for me, and giving me the best years of my life at football, even though I hated that stupid clock! To the rest of the coaches thank you for a wonderful time. To Coach Bott, Coach M, and Coach Fedor, I would like to thank you for putting up with me these last 4 years and of course putting up with my attitude. For my babe, I leave you all my heart and kisses! Thank you for always being there for me through thick and thin. Also, I would like to thank Morgan Rose for putting up with my attitude and mood swings that come daily. MAWHH love ya <3 To everyone else thanks for the memories and good luck!

Ashley Tillou

I, Alexandria Ventrella, hereby leave the following: To my journalism crew and mama, my singing abilities to benny and the jets. To Benjamin, all the love we share<3 FOREVER TOGETHER!! To Jeanna, all the talks we have together and being there for me no matter what. OH GEEZE KAYLA AND ERIN! We aren’t dying, so I’m not worried about leaving you guys anything... except yoga pants...get the heck out of here. I leave Nate the Thornberries. My volleyball girls, the heart to play and to stick together no matter what. Eugene, I leave a seat belt and the sixty dollar fine you got me! Dylan baby, I leave you all my smiles and laughing at everyone. Danielle, Angela, and Candice, I leave you guys all the fun times ahead of us<3 To PJ and JT, I am leaving math class, all the food we eat in there, and for always making my day better your the best guys! To my class, well the half I talk to, I will miss you very much, and I hope we all stay in touch throughout life. Good luck with everything you all do in life.

Alexandria Ventrella

Kayla SuskoTo my family, I thank you for keeping up with me and feeding me well :) I leave to Erin Marie Bucci- strange voices, Manifest Destiny, “Gone”, a sleeping bag, unintentional adventures, and the promise that we will be friends for lyfe. I would have lost all of my sanity without you. Legit. G- The Wizarding World, MULE, and my straight hair. Eugene- a chocolate chip cookie (with more than 5 chips), and the ability to properly stand up from a chair. Mr. Donahue- 69.44% and we are! Erin, Courtney, Caitlin, Jeanna- Haterz’ dreams :) Alexandria- an inner tube and Cheetos with chocolate pudding. Jeanna- the babe ;) Courtney Capps- the 1600 record and every ounce of belief in my body! Caitlin L.- a kiss after the 800 and “peek-a-boo.” Bob- buffalo chicken pizza and a prom that never happend. Ben- States and a picture of Jay. Coach Miller- feta cheese and a good story. Jel, Amber, Cat- League champions <3 Paul- a game of dodgeball and “Naked” smoothies. Cat- a pep talk before every 400. Nate- sassy pants. Josh- homecoming! Kristin and Kyle- Sam’s graduation party. Conner- the baby I took from Randor. Caitlin H.- A bin from Moya. Mary- KGS and gang signs (throw ‘em up).

Matthew SanchezMrs T.Miller- I leave you my word because it is my honor, along with a picture of Benson. Mrs.Hoffert- I leave you the Spanish Club, and all the great memories along with it, 100 late passes and sanity for the next few years. Mr. Getz- I leave you a station wagon, to haul around your depressing thoughts and an argument with Keith Blackwell. Mrs. Marino- I leave you a well, thought out, honest answered PODS sheet. (imagine that)  Ashley- I leave you a lint roller, a cup of coffee, a mirror, two weeks worth of lunch, and a Michael Kors outfit and that’s it because we’ll be friends forever! Celeste- I leave you a smile for all the times we laughed together, a couple current events, a math book and my wonderful words of diction. Martina- I leave you an Italian Flag, a cappuccino and an amazing friendship. Tajhra- I leave you a Gucci Hat and a pair of AirMax :)

Chelsea SmelasTo my parents, thank you for everything you’ve done for me over the past 17 years of my life. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without you. To Ferg, you mean the world to me and I wouldn’t want to spend my life with anybody else. You’ve taught me so many things over the past four years and I couldn’t thank you enough. I love you super much! To my grandparents, thank you for always coming to all of my sporting events and supporting me, it means so much to me. To Olivia and Haley, you are probably the most annoying little sisters on this earth, but I love you and wouldn’t change that for anything. To Coach Kovac, I’ll never forget all of the amazing basketball memories that your coaching has made. To Nina, Chasity, and Kristin, we’ve made so many memories together its ridiculous. You three mean so much to me and I cant wait to make even more memories this summer, Cheetahhh Sistass stick togetha forevaaa! To my teachers, thank you for everything you have taught me in order to be a successful person in life. To the class of 2012, I wish all of you the best of luck with everything!Class of

Señor: I leave you a Japanese flag & a pack of Yu Gi Oh! Cards, & my accent <3 . Mattchu Brother Sanchez: I leave you all seven cans of my hairspray, all my love & Sophie and Sal. Selena: I leave you all my glamourous pairs of earrings, my clothes & my iPhone, so you can always listen to Call Me Maybe (;. Shannonon Lee Goodhue: I leave you my coverup (;. Norelle: I leave you my lipgloss. Cody Queen: My dearest husband, I leave you Dexter & my wedding ring, and our divorce lawyer. Angie. Maryl: I leave you my obnoxious stories. Best wishes to all of you, LOVE YOU ALL MUCHO, fam[ily], Muahs to my boo's :* <3

Ashley Eperjesi

2012

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Thana Annan could not speak African?Thomas Baker was not a renaissance man?Cristyna Batts was not a boss?Jordan Behrens was a closet Zimmerman’s fan?Keith Blackwell never caused a scene?Christopher Boyd could not break-dance?James Boyle was not a lady’s man?Erin Bucci suffered from depression?Richard Buell forgot the five steps to pick up a girl?Alvaro Canizares did not live with the Lawrence family?Marc Caruso did not appear out of no where?Lisa Cataldo was Megan?Megan Cataldo was Lisa? ...or are they?Brittany Caufman did not play softball?Dane Ciavarella did not talk about himself in third person?Darius Clark dunked in a (real) basketball game?Sarah Cleary knew her true hair color?Zachery Confer did not use his hands to talk?Amanda Crandall had the abillity to relax?Kimberly Dean went to Palmerton?Brandon DeMeglio could not draw?Amber DeStefano liked doll babies?Victoria DeVries was outspoken?Crystal DiLisio came to school on time?Monica Eckley became the next Picasso?Jade Elliot kept her hair one color (at a time)?Conner Ennis did not hop sports’ bandwagons?Ashley Eperjesi was not a snooki?

What if...

Tiffany Erney was not so sassy?Warren Esch was not the next Edgar Allen Poe?Norelle Evans was not a model?Destiny Feliciano never moved here?Nicole Fentzlaff did not have a tattoo?Nathaniel Flick could multi-task?Robert Freeman did not “pshhh...”?Paul Gallagher Saba played sports since freshman year?Darren Gehres lost his Xbox?Lauren Green had short nails?Ryan Gregoire did not work at Skirmish?Joshua Guth could not make works of art out of squiggly lines?Caitlin Henninger lost her voice?Taylor Herman was not the only ginger?Mitchell Hoffman did not sell his Jeep?Daniel Hollywood never played Yu-Gi-Oh?Samantha Hughes did not bring a clay knife to Spanish class?Angela Hurylovich ate a Big Mac?Eizel Inoa was a TV personality?Pervis Johnson was not a natural athlete?Danielle Juracka could not yell?Liam Kelly never heard of Star Wars?Melanie Kirk did not play the flute?Kristin Lawrence lost her sense of smell?Caitlin Liscinski lost all athletic ability?Edward MacIntyre did not work at Molly McGuire’s?Emanuel Mallory could not moon walk?Courtney Martinelli came to school? Carly Marzen had emotions?Martin Mazan cut his final strands of hair?Danielle McArdle was tall?Jeanna McElmoyle never volunteered to run the 3200?Harlee McGill did not like the Beatles?David Michael did not “know what you mean?”Gabriell Miller lost her musical ability?Samantha Miller was like her sister?Caitlyn Montelius turned her frown upside down?Benjamin Moore was as nice as his mom?Rosemarie Morales was not intimidating? Chasity Mosteller was mute?Edward Murphy was bad at volleyball?

GoOlympians!

Class of 2012

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What if...

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Michael Trainer literally broke his leg?Brooke Tworkowsky anchored the 4x1?Alexandria Ventrella did not look lost?Melissa Weber lost her camera?Sydney Wernett lost control?Aindrea Williams was unhappy?Brandon Wood liked Mac computers?Ashley Youngster was an Eagles fan? Brittany Yurchak was a brunette?Abigail Zovak did not have red hair?

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2012Congrats seniors!

Geoffery O’Brien was actually a meteorologist?Michelle O’Toole did not hop on one foot while playing the cymbals?Thomas Ohl did not hunt?John Otto used his own lunch money?Amanda Palisoc went to Lehighton?Fabio Phillip came in the beginning of the school year?Shawn Pietrzyk did nnot wear toe-socks in Spanish?Alexandria Pisani failed Chemistry?Alex Pope did not say “baylife?”Christian Pringle was not an R&B baby?Martina Puddu lost her Tracker?Cody Queen lived up the mountain?Laura Ramos was not from the D.R.?Coty Reilly did not have more than one last name?Brittany Repeki did not win class “Drama Queen?”Yevgeniy Revzin stopped rushin’?Victoria Rios lost her paint brushes?Celeste Robinson was a little person?Dashaun Rodgers was tiny?Jennifer Rusbarsky lost the ability to laugh?Nathan Ryals did not have senioritis?Gabrielle Sabino did not play the trumpet?Marcos Salas stayed at the CCTI?Ashlynn Samuels worked at Wal-Mart?Matthew Sanchez did not do great impressions?Danielle Santapaola was not from New York?Jonathan Sheehan did not know baseball facts?Candice Simmons was pale?Mary Slack was really a nun?William Sloss drove a sports car?Taylor Smela was a NASCAR driver?Chelsea Smelas was not stronger than her boyfriend?Erica Smith never met Brittany Yurchak?Troy Stamets came around more often?Tajhira Stevens wore small earrings?Akeeno Stewart was not so sweet?Kenion Stewart was really a model?Samantha Stidham did not have ferrets?Angela Strohl was not a melvin?Kayla Susko never shared her opinion?Ashley Tillou coached the football team?

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Athletic, encouraging, and driven are three words to describe Olympian, Erin Bucci. Participating

in varsity sports for four years, Erin has made an honorable name for herself and her teams. She has been a part of both Cross Country and Track and Field since her freshman year and has played important roles on each.

Erin participated in Cross Country for a total of five years, one as a junior high runner and four as varsity. While being a part of the team, Erin strived to better herself each day by pushing herself at practice, supporting her teammates, and always putting her best toe on the line. In Erin’s junior and senior years, she medaled at the All-League meet, placing 17th both years. She also competed at the District level. Erin ran her personal best time of a 22:02 her junior year, and she has also been a driving force to the success of the team as a whole. It can certainly be noted that Erin’s strength and determination to achieve greatness has not gone unnoticed either. For the past two years, Erin has been the recipient of the Cross Country Coach’s award.

Head coach, Mr. Benyo comments, “Her organizational skills, leadership, handling of the underclassmen, setting the standards so very high, love of the program, and dedication set her apart from all others that have come before. An Erin Bucci comes along only once or twice in a twenty-four year coaching experience. I would be honored to have her as my daughter.”

To continue the running trend, Erin also participated in Track and Field for four years. In Erin’s four years of track, she contributed all of her

efforts and determination at every practice and meet to ensure her teammates’ and her own successes. As a freshman and sophomore, Erin was considered a full time distance runner, participating in the 1600 and 3200. In the following years, Erin was placed on the 4 by 800 relay team and became an 800 runner. At the close of her senior season, Erin was even asked to run as part of the 4 by 400 meter relay at the District meet. Never backing down, Erin accepted this challenge and embraced it, assisting the team in running their second best time of the season.

Off of the track, Erin exemplifies what it means to be a student athlete. She is currently ranked third in the senior class and holds various leadership positions. Specifically, Erin is the Managing Editor of The Olympiad, the Editor-in-Chief of The Flame, and the Vice President of the senior class. Erin is a member of the National Honor Society and Harry Potter Alliance as well. After graduating, Erin plans to attend Rochester Institute of Technology and major in a Physician’s Assistant program. While at R.I.T., she will further her running career and participate in Cross Country and possibly Track and Field.

Without a doubt, Erin’s role on both of her varsity sports teams is immeasurable. Her optimistic attitude and work ethic places her as one runner that will not be forgotten by her coaches or her teammates for many years. No matter where life takes Erin, it is impossible to imagine her not reaching the stars. Without a doubt, Erin Bucci will leave Jim Thorpe High School with her head held high as a true Olympian.

Erin Bucci Cross Country and Track and FieldBy: Kayla Susko ksusko@student.jtasd.org

Kayla Susko Cross Country and Track and FieldBy: Erin Bucci ebucci@student.jtasd.org

When Kayla Susko first moved to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania four years ago, she had no plans to

run Cross Country or Track and Field. However, another freshman convinced her to attend a Cross Country practice, and she has not stopped running since. At her first practice, Kayla almost managed to get through the three mile course without becoming sick. Needless to say, Kayla has come a long way from that first Cross Country practice. As a four year varsity letterwinner in the sports of Cross Country and Track and Field, Kayla will definitely leave a lasting mark on JTHS.

Since her first practice, Kayla Susko has improved immensely at Cross Country, running a personal record of 21:07 at the 2010 League meet for an impressive sixth place finish. During the 2010 cross season, Kayla also earned a position on the Schuylkill League All Star Cross Country Team and was honored with the title of Most Valuable Player. In Kayla’s senior year, her motivation and positive attitude were awarded with the Sportsmanship award as well. From these accomplishments, it is obvious that Kayla is a determined and dedicated athlete who is truly driven to be all that she can be.

In addition to being a key member of the cross country team, Kayla has proven to be a crucial part of Jim Thorpe Track and Field as well. Running the anchor leg of both the 4 by 800 and 4 by 400 relay teams, Kayla could always be counted on to pull ahead of the competition and finish strong. Whether it be at practice or competition, Kayla always gave it her all. In her freshman year, she broke the school record for the 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and was a part of the record breaking 4 by 800 team. Due to these achievements and overall hard work, Kayla was the recipient of the Coach’s Award also. During her sophomore year, Kayla accomplished another impressive feat when she broke the 400m record the first time she ever ran the race, earning

herself a position on the record holding 4 by 400 team. Also during her sophomore year, Kayla medaled at the district meet in the 800m run, placing fourth, and she continued on to the State meet for the 1600m run. This year, Kayla became the Schuylkill League champion of the 400m dash, running a 1:00.42, and was appropriately awarded the title of Most Valuable Player. To this day, Kayla holds, or is a part of, a total of five records.

Head coach of the track team, Mr. Miller comments, “It was truly a pleasure to be able to work with Kayla on a daily basis for the past four years. Her work ethic, drive for success, and determination is truly unbelievable. Kayla never let any boundary get in her way of success.”

As well as being a great athlete, Kayla has also proven herself to be a determined, eager student. In fact, Kayla was the recipient of the 2012 Schuylkill League Scholar Athlete award. Kayla is also the Valedictorian of the senior class and a member of National Honor Society. Along with these prestigious academic achievements, Kayla also holds many leadership positions within the school. She is the Treasurer of the senior class, Editor-in-Chief of The Olympiad, and Editor-in-Chief of The Flame. After high school, Kayla will attend Penn State University Main Campus as part of the Schreyer Honors College and double major in Energy Engineering and Energy Business and Finance. She plans to continue running through PSU’s Club Cross Country and Track teams, and perhaps try some new sports such as crew as well.

All in all, Kayla Susko’s presence on the Cross Country and Track teams will be greatly missed. Not only is she an excellent runner, but she is an excellent motivator and friend also. Her relentless drive to succeed, and her “can-do” attitude will surely lead her towards a bright and prosperous future.

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