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Summer 2016

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Mount Carmel Area High School Student Publication

Adviser:

Mrs. Diane Rumbel

Editor/Design:

Tyler Krah

Copy Editors:

Sarah Cooper

Zachary Hunter

Sara Parker

Writers/Contributors:

Sarah Cooper

Jesse Elliott

Tyler Krah

Olivia Lubinski

Ava McGee

Natasha Nevis

Madison Shurock

~A special thank you to

Ms. Colleen Klaus~

In This Edition

Art Show Winners

Awards

College Checklist

Field Day

Local Things to Do

National Honor Society

Senior Projects Make

Difference

Sports

Summer Fun Tips

Summer Refreshments

Think BIG Talent Show

Senior projects are very important to the graduating students of MCA. They are a requirement to graduate, but also a great opportunity to volunteer in the community. Each senior’s project is unique, filling the requirements in different ways. Some senior projects have a permanent place and a positive influence on our school. The Tornado Buddy Bench was built by Allen Yancoskie, with the help of Technology Education teacher, Mr. Keith Fourspring. The bench is lo-cated outside of the guidance office and its purpose is to help those being bullied. Any student who feels bullied is encouraged to sit on the bench, and other students, teachers, or principals are en-couraged to give support. The idea was borrowed from Cen-tral Columbia School District whereby a former student, Samuel Bown, donat-ed similar benches after dealing with bullying while he was in school. Another senior project was part of a cross curriculum lesson with Mr. Four-spring’s and Mrs. Biddinger’s classes. Brett Katalinas and John Rosetta built a chicken coop to house the chicks from Mrs. Biddinger’s Bio II class. She had eggs in an incubator and around Easter, two chicks were born, “EB” and “Dippy”. The coop is in the courtyard where the chickens have free range. Over the summer, students in the School-Based Behavioral Health pro-gram will take care of the chickens un-der the facilitation of the counselors. These two senior projects and others are sure to leave a lasting positive effect on MCA. ~Olivia Lubinski ‘17

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National Honor Society

12th Grade National Honor Society

11th Grade National Honor Society

10th Grade National Honor Society

9th Grade National Junior Honor Society 8th Grade National Junior Honor Society

Athletic National Honor Society

Quill & Scroll National Honor Society

Masque & Gavel National Honor Society

Elks Students of the Month: April - Mike Bergamo May - Marcus English

Jr. Student: April - Manus McCracken

May - Myia Miriello

Teen: April - John Ayres

May - Tyler Winhofer

Jr. Teen: April - Damon Dowkus May - Amara Pellowski

Junior High Pride April: 7th - Lauren Shedleski 8th - Michael Balichik

Rotary Student of the Month: April - Miranda Moser May - Cameron Getty

School Board Merit Award: April - Miranda Moser

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Congratulations!

Envirothon Winners: Middle School

3rd Place ~ Team of Ryan Green,

Tyler Barnhardt, Erin Bossler, Tyler Weaver

Adviser ~ Jennifer Biddinger

Entrepreneurship Challenge

Winners:

High School 2nd Place ~ Emilee &

Tyler Barnhardt

Middle School 1st Place ~ Isabella Ryan &

Andrew Wasilewski

Honorable Mention Scott Castellano

VFW Patriotic Art Contest from left: VFW Ladies Auxiliary Vice-president and Patriotic Art Contest Chairman, Barbara Stief; 1st place winner Ciera Spangler; 2nd place winner Adara Fry; 3rd place winner Sa-mantha Zigarski; Auxiliary President, Christine McLaughlin; Art teacher and school contest coordinator, Jennifer Stahr.

Student Council Officers 2016 - 2017

President - Sara Parker Vice President - Tyler Krah Treasurer - Danielle Hooper

Secretary - Sarah Cooper

Laurel Queen: Elizabeth Cooper

Schuylkill County Women’s Athletic Association

MCA Female Scholar Athlete: Miranda Moser

1300 Club Qualifier: Miranda Moser

Congratulations!

Perfect Attendance K - 12th grade:

Senior, Natasha Nevis

2016 Elks Student of the Year: Chantelle Skavery

Jr. Student of the Year: Carl Darrup

Teen of the Year: Samantha Darrup

Jr. Teen of the Year: Lauren Ayres

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Annual Art Show May 5, 2016

CATEGORY FIRST SECOND THIRD HONORABLE

MENTION

Painting, Acrylic Thomas Cichon Aryanna Huber Alexa Ericson Lauren Shirmer

Graphic Design: Contrasto, Print-making, & Marbled Paper

Brandon Zacek Adara Fry Emily Wills Natasha Nevis

Watercolor Painting Alexa Ericson Aryanna Huber Adara Fry Kaylene Sinopoli

Drawing & Pen & Ink Kasey Rompallo Ciera Spangler Alexa Ericson Adara Fry

Charcoal & Pastel Drawing Dante Sabolchick Ashley Doyle Natasha Nevis Desirae Derk

Ceramics – Sculptural Makenzie Pyle Aryanna Huber Nicole Hough Thomas Cichon

Ceramics – Tiles Kaylene Sinopoli Desirae Derk Ciera Spangler Ashley Doyle

Ceramics – Dishware Adam Weissinger Aryanna Huber Tyler Barnhardt Maura Olley

Crafts- Leather, Candles, Wind Chimes, and Wrapped jewelry

Karissa Schoonover Desirae Derk Nicole Hough Ashley Doyle

Fibers- Marbled Scarves & Bartik Kaylene Sinopoli Natasha Nevis Brandon Zacek Clarissa Steinhart

Fibers Baskets Yarn/ Coil & Reed, Stuffed Animals, Yarn Branches

Karissa Schoonover Christina Kleman Emily Wills Clarissa Steinhart

Mixed Media Nicole Hough Thomas Cichon Brandon Zacek Thomas Cichon

Masks, Clocks, and Origami Makenzie Pyle Daniela Mangiapane Megan Green Kimberly Schmidt

Mosaic & Plaster Sculptures Aryanna Huber Alexa Ericson Thomas Cichon Nicole Hough

Glass- Fused/ Sand Blasted Ashley Doyle Karissa Schoonover Desirae Derk Jessy Stanka-

vage

Wood Burning Daniela Mangiapane Cassy Latshaw Gianna D’Agostino Katie Flynn

Best In Show: “Title” Maura Olley

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Sports

Field Day 2016 Mount Carmel Area Track and Field Day was May 5th at the

Silverbowl Stadium’s Gerald Breslin Track. The ceremony took place prior to the

home track meet against Central Columbia. The MCA Big Red Band led the way to

escort the candidates from the high school to the Silver Bowl Stadium starting at

2:30pm. All six candidates were then escorted to the center of the field by senior

members of the boys’ track team where the 2015 - 2016 Field Day Queen was

crowned. This year’s Senior can-

didates were Natasha Nevis,

Karley Spangler, and Madison

Shurock. Representing the Jun-

ior Class were Alexa Ericson,

and Sara Parker along with

Sophomore representative Sarah

Cooper. Natasha Nevis was

crowned queen and presented

with flowers. All Field Day

court candidates were presented

with gifts.

The Mount Carmel Area Varsity Baseball Team finished out their season just shy of making district playoffs with a record of 9-11. In their last game of the season, the boys found themselves squaring off against rival Shamokin Area for both bragging rights and a playoff spot but the Indians came out on top in a 3-1 thriller. The team says goodbye to its 8 seniors, but looks forward to building toward next year’s team and is confident in their future. And speaking of the future, the team will also send two of its seniors to play baseball at the collegiate level next year, with Bret Williams committed to Penn State Harrisburg and Taylor Haladay committed to Lackawanna College. The Our Lady of Lourdes Varsity Softball Team had a tough year, finishing without a win and although their record doesn’t show it, the girls had many close games and are looking to build toward

next season. The team will be looking to make-up for the loss of seniors Miranda Moser, Karley Spangler, and JoAnna Davidson. The Mount Carmel Area Track & Field Team is nearing the end of their season with Districts taking place on Saturday, May 21st. The following athletes have qualified and competed in Williamsport for a chance to advance to states and a few of our MCA athletics have qualified for States! Congratulations! ~Jesse Elliott `16

Girls:

Amanda Arellano – Javelin

Maura Fiamoncini*– Javelin

Maya Khanna – Triple Jump

Krissy Komara – 4 X 1 relays

Bailey Little – 4 X 4 relay, Long Jump, 100

Olivia Lubinski – 100 Hurdles, 4 X 1 relay

Maci Mazzatesta – Mile

Madison Munson – 4 X 1, 4 X 4 relays

Leah Nicola – Shot Put

Hailey Swaldi – 4 X 1 relays

Nicole Varano – 100 Hurdles, 300 Hurdles, 4 X 4 relay,

Triple Jump

Emilee Wasilewski – Triple Jump

Madelyn Witkoski – Shot Put, Discus

Boys:

Tyler Adams* - 4x8 relay

David Fletcher * - 4 X 4 relay, 4 X 8 relay, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Kyle Karycki - 4 X 1 relay, 100, Shot Put

Tanner Karycki - 4 X 1 relay, 4 X 4 relay, 100, 200, Long

Jump

Brett Katalinas* - 4 X 4 relay, 4 X 8 relay, 800

Ryan Moser - 4 X 1 relay, 100

Patrick Rooney - 4 X 1 relay, 4 X 4 relay, 400

Brandon Sorge* - 4 X 8 relay, 800, 3200

Zach Zarkowski - 110 hurdles

State qualifiers*

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College Checklist

The summer before college is a whirlwind of activity, but, as exciting as it is, it’s important not to push back all

the important college tasks to the last minute. Now that you’ve applied to college and accepted your financial aid,

it’s time to plan the next few months ahead of you. Here’s a checklist of everything that should be taken care of.

Sign up for and attend your college’s orientation Orientation for incoming students may be mandatory at your college, but even if it isn’t try your best to

attend anyway. This is especially important if you haven’t been able to visit the college beforehand. You’ll get a

chance to see where things are on campus, check out the dorms and eating facilities, and scope out the local

amenities. There will likely be special sessions where you can meet faculty, register for classes, get your student

ID, and purchase a parking pass.

Find a roommate and get to know them Since many colleges require incoming freshmen to live in dorms, chances are your going to have a new

roommate and it’s likely the first time you’ll be sharing your living space with someone outside your family. The

process for finding a roommate is different for each college. Some colleges use an online roommate finder to try

to match you up with someone that shares similar interests, schedules, or study habits. Other colleges host a

roommate fair where you can look for a roommate yourself. Then there are a few that give you the option of

joining a group on Facebook, meeting other members of your class, and then meeting and choosing your room-

mate online. Once you have a roommate chosen, decide how the two of you are going to decorate your dorm.

Discuss which of you will buy/bring what and anything else you may need to add.

Register for your classes as soon as possible Classes fill up quickly, so registering early means a better chance of receiving the classes of your choice.

Also, there may be some summer assignments for your classes. Why not get a head start on them instead of

spending the last few days of your summer cramming.

Buy your books Once you’ve registered for your classes, you need to start buying textbooks. When it

comes to buying your textbooks, you have a few choices: buy them new, buy them used, or

rent them. Unless there’s no other option, skip buying new books in favor of buying used or

renting. Be sure to check out websites that let you buy textbooks cheaply, or even apps that

help you compare costs.

Spend the last bit of time with your family and friends This summer may be the last time you can get all your current friends together at

once, so take the time to build some memories. Just do it early in the summer, because some people may leave

for college or jobs earlier than others. Be sure to get any new contact information (like college email and physi-

cal addresses) they have so you can keep in touch. Also, you will be excited to get out on your own, so it can be

easy to forget that while your parents are also excited for you, a major phase of their life is ending. Believe it or

not, you’re probably going to miss them when you’re no longer seeing them every day. Get them involved in

your plans. If you have younger siblings, don’t forget to show them some love, too. Their lives are also about to

change. Finally there’s one last person to take care of: yourself. You will likely find yourself without nearly as

much alone time as you’re used to. Take the time to do some things on your own, even if it’s just binge watching

your favorite shows.

Learn some life skills There are a number of good skills to learn before setting out on your own. Two of the most important

ones are finances and laundry. Hopefully, you already have your own checking and savings account and have

had some practice using them. If not, sign up now and learn how to use them. Look for a bank at your school or

at least an ATMs available. Take time to get a head start on your finances and avoid some unnecessary mistakes.

Then there’s laundry… Yes, we know it’s not the most enjoyable task out there. Lots of kids have never really

done laundry or any other real cleaning by the time they leave for college. Spend a little bit of your summer at

least learning the basics of how to clean your clothes. It’s not too hard and you can practice while you’re clean-

ing out your closet and getting packed up for the move.

If you take care of all this, you’ll be well on your way to a more organized and enjoyable first semester. Depend-

ing on your situation, there may be a few other odds and ends you’ll want to take care of, like making an appoint-

ment with your doctor, cleaning up your social media sites, and changing your mailing address. Most of all, enjoy

yourself! ` ~Natasha Nevis ‘16

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*Summer Fun*

How to Have the Best Summer Ever… As Told by a High

School Senior Though many people may deny it, our years in high school are some of the

best years in our life. Seeing your friends every day, little to no real responsibili-

ties, and just being a teenager in general! But this article is dedicated to the under-

classmen that still have a few years left of high school.

It’s finally the end of the school year and seniors are finishing up the re-

maining days of being together as the Class of 2016. No matter if you’re a junior entering your senior

year or are an incoming freshman, make this summer the best you’ve ever had, and I’m going to explain

how to do it:

Try and hang out with some people in your class you’ve never gotten a chance to know. These

students may end up being lifelong friends, or might not, but it’s great to get to know some people

you’re sharing six years of school with.

Cut off the toxic relationships in your life. If they’re not making you happy, why are

they still there? Whether it is a boyfriend/girlfriend or some close friends, just removing these

people from your circle can be a breath of fresh air and make room for more positive people to

enter your life!

Take advantage of being young. We might not live in the greatest area with an ample

amount of activities, but you don’t have to do something elaborate or expensive to make the

most of your summer. Take an adventure in the woods around where you live, attend local little

league games, get a big game of “blacky” going with the neighborhood kids, the possibilities

are endless!

Underclassmen, I hope you take something away from this article, because time is running out.

Even though there are a few vague tips listed, this should give you inspiration to live your high school

years to the fullest, because senior year is approaching, and so is adulthood. Good luck!

~ Madison Shurock ‘16

Watermelon Cooler

Ingredients

8 cups seeded 1/2-inch watermelon cubes

2 cups chilled ginger ale

1/4 cup water

6 ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Preparation

Arrange watermelon cubes on a baking sheet.

Freeze 30 minutes, or until solidly frozen. Work-

ing in batches, blend frozen watermelon, chilled

ginger ale, 1/4 cup water and frozen limeade

concentrate in a blender until smooth. Serve in

chilled glasses.

Important end of the school year dates!

5/26 – Jazz Band Concert 7 p.m.

5/30 – No school (Memorial Day)

5/31 – Class Night

6/1 – Honor Student Dinner 6:15 Pine Burr Inn

6/2 – Last Day of School for students 1/2 day

6/3 – Senior Prom

6/5 – High School Graduation

6/16 – School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.

6/25-26 - Coal Region Relay for Life @Silver Bowl

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Mark Your Calendars!

Local Summer Things to do: With the 2015 - 2016 school year coming to a close, summer is on everyone’s mind. We have a few suggestions for

summer events to attend in our area. The Coal Region Relay for Life is Saturday, June 25th beginning at 10 a.m. at the

Silver Bowl. People of all ages participate in Relay for Life by walking or running around the track to raise money for

the American Cancer Society. The annual Kulpmont Car Cruise is set for Sunday, June 26th. From classic old cars to

shiny new ones it’s a fun and relaxed event to attend. Kulpmont is also turning 100 years old this year. On July 3rd ,

there will be a parade to celebrate the past and look to the future of the borough. Knoebels Amusement Resort turns

90 years old this year and has specials throughout the season. July 4th will be their anniversary celebration, and each

Sunday a featured ride will only cost 90 cents in tickets. National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday August 2nd

from 6-9 PM. This is a great way for everyone in the community to get together for games, food, prizes, and to get to

know the law enforcement, fire fighters, and EMT’s. With summer coming up make sure to mark your calendar with

all these great events! ~Olivia Lubinski ‘17

Books are Fun Clearance Event

The annual Books are Fun Warehouse Clear-

ance Event will be held 2 days only on Friday

June 10th from 3-8pm and Satur-

day June 11th from 8am until

2pm. The sale will be at the

Bloomsburg Fire Hall at Market

and 9th streets in Bloomsburg.

This once a year event will showcase books,

cards, gift items, and more. The merchandise is

a mix of new, displayed, and scratch and dent

materials all at the lowest possible discounts.

As part of their fourth year in fundraising for pediat-

ric cancer, ThinkBIG revived an old favorite. On

Sunday May 8th, the group hosted a Talent Show

with an additional portion of the proceeds going to

the Weidner family. Close to twenty acts performed

in the Richard F. Beierschmitt Auditorium all for a

great cause! Mr. Greg Sacavage, Mrs. Nicole Rosko, Mrs.

Jolene Scicchitano, and Mr. Jayson Stellar were judges. If all the acts weren’t funny enough, the

banter between the judges added to the entertainment of the night. Audience members voted for

their favorite act by making a contribution to ThinkBIG. At the end of the evening the winners

were announced. Third place went to the Elementary School teachers “Evolution of Dance,” sec-

ond went to the duet of Katie and Rachel Witkoski, and clutch-

ing first place was a group of Student Leaders with “Backstreet

Boys versus the Spice Girls”. Noah Adams’ band “Halea” per-

formed while the final tally of votes were counted, and refresh-

ments were on sale throughout the entire event. A five hundred

dollar check was pre-

sented to the Weidner

family and ThinkBIG

raised nearly two

thousand dollars to go to the fund. This fundraiser was a huge success and will

surely be done again. ~Madison Shurock ’16