Southold High School

FALL 2013

Volume XIX, Issue I

STUDENT COUNCIL: BREAKING BARRIERS

By Liam Walker How does one satisfy the entire student body while keeping the administration happy? This is a constant question that the Student Council members ask themselves while making decisions. In order for an event to be successful, student council tries to make it enjoyable for the students, teachers and administrators. This years student council is composed of President Kenji Fujita, Vice President Will Tondo, Treasurer Drew Sacher, Secretary Liam Walker, along with Advisor Mr. Santiago. The cohort is attempting to make this year more eventful, wild, and entertaining than any past years. When asked about how this years student council is working when compared to previous years, Mr. Santiago responded, Thats a very complex question. There are two types of assessments. There is a students point of view, and a teachers point of view. The students point of view is based on student participation, and ultimately if they had a good time throughout the year. The teachers assessment is based on more behavioral concerns: underaged drinking, conduct, and dress code. I tend to find that there is often fear and concern in giving the Student Council power due to the possible risks. So to answer your question, I think that from a students point of view, this has been one of the better years we have ever had. Spirit Day was the best ever to those who participated, and homecoming had an amazingly well-liked DJ. They only have more events planned that will live up to the hype they speak of. From a teachers perspective I dont really know. Im more interested in the students opinions. Students and teachers alike are often quick to judge the success of a Student Council event, but there is a lot of effort put in behind the scenes that only the council itself knows about. Treasurer Drew Sacher explained, Getting up early for meetings stinks, and unorganization can be stressful, but ultimately we have a great time, and we enjoy making the students happy. President Kenji Fujita agreed with Drews statement while adding that planning an event is often stressful. We always have to have a Plan B for every decision we make. He also stated,Its difficult not knowing how many people will show up to events. We can only hope that the students believe us when we hype up events. After the student council comes up with an idea for an event, what plans need to be put in place in order for it to happen? Mr. Santiago explained, It takes the coordination of many bureaucratic elements, such as scheduling, getting approval, setting up, and accommodating a date for student participation. He continued, The event must be rationalized, approved, staffed by chaperones and financially planned. Then we have the student council secretary and treasurer sign off on the specifications. If all of this occurs, we can host the event. With all this being said, it takes a lot of effort for Student Council to satisfy the students of Southold High School and the community. The event is one thing. Behind the scenes is where all of the hardest work takes place. In the words of Student Council President Kenji Fujita, Reaching your goal is completing a mission. Exceeding your goal is a success. Everything we plan is stressful because we aim for success.

THE STUFFING:
Letters to the Editor - Page 2 New Teachers - Page 4 Classroom Music - Page 7 Spirit Day - Page 8 Fashion - Page 9 Fountain Fervor - Page 10 Low Level Laptops - Page 11 Yellow Jackets - Page 12 Senior Prank & ROTC - Page 13 Sports - Page 14 - 15 The 1920s - Page 15 School Drama - Page 16

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Reports of senior pranks and the response to them are part of an annual rite of passage for many teenagers. We must always be mindful of counseling our student population not to use those moments in their aspiration towards the next phase in life beyond high school to be destructive, vindictive, or insensitive to people and property. Rendering judgment on what constitutes good, clean fun can be a matter of opinionand those opinions vary widely. For some such activity has no place in the school house, while for others such expressions can be part of what may be seen as a gesture of school spirit. At Southold Schools, the small intimate classes of 50-60 per grade level set aside time each fall for Spirit Week. The culminating day (which leads up to the annual homecoming Varsity Soccer Games) is Spirit Day. This day features a series of competitions between the freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Although this is not the typical float building competition seen in many larger high schools, it is part of a way to create that special bond among the members of a given class. Today was Spirit Day. As part of my usual routine of greeting students as they arrived at our school I was surprised when a student came running up to me and personally invited me to join the senior class for pancakes. I was puzzled and perplexed. How would we go to eat pancakes before the start of classes? I was brought over to a section of the parking lot away from traffic, and there stood a group of 12th graders cooking pancakes on a little outdoor grill. Would you like plain or M & M pancakes? asked the student who was doing quite the job as a short order cook. Another student asked if I would like a glass of water or orange juice. So, what does this little, novel idea have to do with education? How should I have reacted? At the risk of making too much or too little out of the episode I offer the following. The school spirit of a small group of high school students was on display this morning. They were not being destructive. They politely and appropriately made a gesture towards each other as well as others, offering pancakes to a teachers aide, custodian, and any passerby entering the school this morning. Potentially lost in the parade of added rigor to the school experience of so many students comes a creative expression that was executed with teamwork and care as not a speck of dirt or debris remained in the parking lot after their impromptu breakfast. I am not here to suggest that this is the purpose of school. Nor am I here to report that through actions such as these we are destined to be more globally competitive. I am, however, here to remind the adults who are charged with making policiesat all levels of government to leave room for celebrating the youth of our communities. For it is through the camaraderie and school spirit of our youth, and the leaders among them, that we leverage opportunities to explore greater issues of trust and the ever-important balance between freedom and responsibility. It is in this space that we find ways to explore new frontiers of expression that harness the energy to innovate and make meaning of the world around us. Sincerely, Mr. Gamberg Dear Editor, Recently, our school is making attempts to become more tech savvy by slowly implementing tech friendly policies. Southold is taking baby steps in the right direction, but certainly not fast enough. We still dont have the freedom of internet, and Im meeting my old friend Iprism at every link when Im trying to do research for a paper. Also, each junior high student received personal chromebooks, and Im hoping theyll reach my grade sometime soon. Im asking that the class of 2015 wont be conveniently forgotten when it comes senior year and every grade has personal laptops while I have to write college essays and applications for scholarships on desktop computers. Sincerely, Steven Amato Dear Editor, Southolders need to represent where they come from a little more. What I mean by that is we should finally open a school store. Ive heard rumors about how we try and try to open a store, but lets finally do it. It could be ran by a class each year, such as the junior class or senior class, and it could help for fundraising. In the store, we could sell items such as drawstring backpacks, lanyards, and even clothing such as sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, and long sleeve shirts. Many schools have a store that is open for the students to buy items from. As of now, the only people who are able to truly represent our school are sports teams when they get their sweatshirts or jackets. Why cant the whole school have a little more school pride? I know that I am not the only one who would sport Southold School items around town. Yours truly, Jessica Jerome Dear Editor, I know its a bit out of season and late, but whats with the soccer fields? I dont see how it can turn into a crabgrass field. Hasnt anybody heard of fertilizer or pesticides? I know there are environmental people out there and what not, but come on, its hard to walk out on any of these fields without the possibility of rolling an ankle. I doubt anyone took any care of the playing fields over the summer, so I am guessing thats where things went wrong in the first place. I walk past plenty of peoples houses and notice that their lawn is perfect and pristine. Why is it impossible for a school district to achieve what seems to be a popular task done by the common man? Maybe the school just doesnt really care about athletic teams and players enough, who knows? Sincerely, Shayne Johnson Dear Editor, Many students enjoy sitting back and listening to music. Some students find it easier to learn using this technique. I believe that students should be given the option to use their headphones if thats the best way for them to learn. While some teachers see this as an easy distraction, this is actually a great way for students to get through the tough material. They can focus on the task they are doing because there are no distractions outside of the music and work. Music helps children stay calm and keeps the class quiet, and free from distractions. If this gets allowed in school, we may see an increase in test scores and the ability to interpret the material deeper. Sincerely, Alex Poliwoda Dear Editor, Throughout my entire high school career, Ive never been stopped in the hallway unless a teacher or peer started a conversation with me. We would talk about class or we would catch up and talk about how the year is going so far. When you asked a teacher to go to the bathroom, get a drink, or anything else that requires walking in the hallway, they usually werent strict about having you take a pass. Why? Because here at Southold, the teachers trust their students to do the right thing. Now, its a little different. I find it utterly repulsive to have a bathroom pass. Do you realize how unsanitary that is? I cringe whenever I have to use the infamous red bathroom pass. The biggest annoyance for me is that whether you have the pass or not, youre now interrogated about what youre doing, with attitude I might add. I guess what Im saying is when teachers see a student in the hallway, they shouldnt automatically assume the worst and perhaps start a friendly conversation rather than talking down to us and making us out to be culprits. Sincerely, Cali Long Dear Editor, I recently pledged to AT&Ts Texting and Driving, It Can Wait campaign. Not texting while driving is so important to me after realizing all the risks it involves. Recently, SADD organized a school wide assembly featuring a few special guest speakers. I think this assembly was amazing and much needed. Our small school is filled with new drivers and we need to develop good driving habits now. The first speaker, Karen, told the shocking

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(Continued from previous page) story of her fathers death due to a distracted driver. Weve all heard no drinking and driving and no texting and driving, but what is equally as important is no distractions while driving. Distractions include drinking or eating, loud music, or too many passengers in the car. Karens heartfelt story really amazed all of us, I think, in that a simple reach for a water bottle while driving can kill an innocent man, husband, and father. Also, as the second speaker stressed, every text can wait. Whether youre driving down a quiet road or at a red light, if youre driving, dont text! No text is worth losing your life or ending someone elses. Sincerely, Shannon Quinn Dear Editor, Most students, like myself, would agree to say that the pre-assessments that students now take during the first few weeks of school are quite ridiculous. These tests are taking time out of the students learning time and in my opinion the tests arent necessary.These tests are given to students to show how much the students know. However, if these assessments are given to us at the beginning of the year, it is common knowledge that we wont know anything that is on the test. These assessments are really only a benefit to teachers because by the end of the year we can take the same test and actually know the answers. Its frustrating to sit in class and take a test that doesnt even mean anything. It doesnt just frustrate students, but teachers as well. Teachers need to take time out of their busy schedule to grade something that doesnt even affect their grades. If you took a survey of students in varied grades and asked them if they actually took their time and really tried, the numbers would be slim to none. These assessments dont affect students, but teachers, however, get an assessment grade based on how well the students do on the tests. I understand that these are helpful to the administrators to be aware of how students are progressing, but it is a very tedious assessment and is dreadful to many students. Sincerely, Molly Zimmerman

SENTINEL STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS

ADVISOR: Mr. James Stahl STAFF: Justina Babcock Markis Croteau Amy Kandora Shannon Quinn Julia Saccamano CONTRIBUTORS: Jasmine Clasing Katie Connolly Kimberly Connolly Jackie Davey Reese Dunne Mr. David Gamberg Althea Mignone Jamie Molnar Meg Pickerell Stephanie Portillo Gregory Quist Kirk Smith Daniel Stahl Liam Walker PHOTOGRAPHER: William Tondo

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NEW TEACHERS
MR. MCARDLE
Its pretty embarrassing to be late to class, no pass, no valid excuse, and once you get there, everyone turns their heads and all the eyes are on you. Weve all been there, even Mr. McArdle... except he was tardy to his own class! Luckily, that only happened once in his six years of teaching. Besides being late to class, Mr. McArdle likes to surf, fish and coach sports (wrestling and football). Before all of this teaching of life science, accelerated science, earth science, and integrated college geology, Mr. McArdle was a lifeguard and a graduate of SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Stony Brook. Mr. McArdles favorite place on Long Island is Montauk; theres some pretty great waves to catch there. He came out to Southold after teaching in a big school. He decided it was time for change of pace. Although Mr. McArdle tried not to give cheesy answers during his interview, his best high school memory was being accepted to the colleges he wanted to be accepted to. So, if Mr. McArdle sounds like your kind of teacher, watch out for any new science research programs. Thats the one elective class he would love to teach!

NEW TEACHERS
MRS. PRAGER
Our school has always been tight-knit, so when a new teacher comes aboard, everyone notices immediately. As every student makes their initial judgements, some teachers may receive an unneeded bad wrap. Fortunately, Mrs. Prager will never have this problem because she fits right in amazingly already! Mrs. Prager has plenty of experience, 23 years that is. She also has worked with all children including those with special needs, teens suffering from behavioral disorders, early intervention (2-3 years old), and even with adults! She has always put forth efforts to improve others lives without thinking of her own. Mrs. Prager arrived here to find an occupation closer to her home and family in the nearby town of Mattituck. By working with individuals in their homes everyday beforehand, she wanted to take a break from the long drives up-island. Im not lying when I say that Mrs. Prager is a woman to watch out for. She has undergraduate education from Stony Brook, SUNY Oswego, and the extremely snowy campus at SUNY Buffalo. For her masters degree, she went to the high-ranking school of Columbia University in Manhattan. Now, if you ever need to find Mrs. Prager after a hard day of work, you may find her at her sisters house at Stony Brook Lake, an enormous lake perfect for many leisurely activities. As a senior at Ward- Melville High School, Mrs. Prager had her fondest memory. There was a huge extravaganza with a bonfire, huge floats like the Snoopy at the Macys Day Parade, and loads of energy, otherwise known as Homecoming. Now, when it comes to the strangest moment in school, Mrs. Prager explained how during her first semester at college in Buffalo, she shared a jumbo dorm with six other girls from all walks of life. Talk about girl drama.

MR. LOCASCIO
Everyone knows that we have a bunch of new teachers here at Southold, but have you met Mr. Locascio yet? Well, he resides in room 108, and teaches social studies. Hes in Global History, United States History, and Economics classes. Hes been teaching for seven years and went to college at Long Island University, but got his Masters at Dowling. Interested in mass media? Well, Mr. Locascio would love to teach that as an elective. Why did he come to Southold? He also grew up in a small town and he says he likes the atmosphere here and it is a very nice place to be. Other jobs he has had include the sports desk at Madison Square Garden, which is in one of his favorite places to visit. Mr. Locascio was a good kid in school, so the strangest thing for him was being called down to the principals office. Turns out, he just got nominated for something. His best high school memory is when he went to Disney for his senior trip. What does he do outside of school, you may ask? Well, he likes DJing, woodworking, soccer, and he loves fantasy football. If you ever see him, make sure to welcome him to Southold Jr./Sr. High School!

Today, youll find her teaching the Foundations for Learning program, which includes a multitude of subjects and life skill lessons, and will often be seen as a multitasking mom on the go. She is also a modern-day superwoman due to the fact that she manages to be a part-time lacrosse and soccer coach! This lovely woman plays soccer on the Long Island Ladies Soccer League. If she were ever to teach an elective course, you would see her setting up a Big Brother/Big Sister or pro-counseling program. If you ever have a chance to see Mrs. Prager, I would. She is an amazing woman with a contagious and outgoing personality!

MS. FOOTE
New teachers have been filling the halls this school year. One of those new teachers is Ms. Foote. Ms. Foote has been teaching for seven years. Before getting into teaching, she had various jobs in her high school and college years. These jobs included working at the college bookstore, three different summer camps, working as a grocery store bookkeeper, and even at Clovis Point Winery. Her favorite places that she has been are Western Europe, which she visited on a ninth grade trip, a cruise to the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico. Ms. Foote decided to take the job in Southold because it was a great opportunity and she was able to get a full time English teaching career. Before she started teaching, Ms. Foote attended three colleges, SUNY Portland, Stony Brook, and St. Josephs. Her favorite high school experience was her senior year spirit week. A radio station came to her school and a carnival theme was in place outside. On the flip side, her strangest high school memory was failing her biology regents and having to repeat the course in summer school with the same teacher, who she claims was completely different the second time around. Some of Ms. Footes favorite pass times are scrapbooking, baking, and taking a trip to the movies. Ms. Foote teaches resource room and English classes for grades eight through twelve. If she could teach any possible elective class, she would love to teach various literature classes, modern Irish poetry, and even a cinema class. On behalf of the entire student body and staff, welcome to Southold Jr./Sr. High School, Ms. Foote!

MR. WESNOFSKE
We often wonder why every student at Mattituck gives us the typical jealous stare. It turns out that they are just reminiscing of their great memories with the amazing teacher, Mr. Wesnofske. He has been teaching for six years, this year being his seventh. He has not only been a teacher, but a lifetime farmer! Mr. Wesnofske came here as an opportunity to teach technology and to stay on the North Fork with his wife. His courses include Principles of Engineering and Jr. High Technology. Mr. Wesnofske has had a lot of education before this point in his career...he has been to SUNY Oswego for his undergraduates and Stony Brook for his masters. If he could teach any elective courses, he would be found instructing robotics, woodworking, TV production, or agriculture. On any given day, you can find him on the North Fork or planning another trip to Santorini, Greece. His best memory from high school was working in the shops to build, create, and design great projects. Often times, Mr. Wesnofske can be found spending time with his wife, working on the family farm, or playing sports. To him, Every day is out of the ordinary and every day is extraordinary.

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NEW TEACHERS
MR. TULLEY
Have you come across the new, very tall, young guy or better known as the new math guy in the junior high wing? Well, Mr. Tulley is more than just tall and mathematically advanced. He is also fun, caring, and is always there for his students. Hes been teaching 7th and 8th grade math for three and a half years. He has also umpired baseball and has waitered at a few resturants. He came to Southold because the job seemed like a great opportunity. Mr. Tulley went to CW Post and got his masters at St. Josephs. You can find Mr. Tulley spending time with his family and friends, watching his younger brothers high school baseball games, watching the Yankees and Cowboys, or skiing in all different locations. He loved visiting Lake George and Key West and reminisces of the summers he spent by a bonfire on the beach with his friends back in high school. One of the strangest thing hes seen in school was when students were wall surfing. That was a new one. Anyone interested in Sports Management and Marketing? Well, Mr. Tulley would absolutely love to teach that as an elective. Here, the students would be able to successfully create fantasy sports teams, make trades, and have some fun competition. If you havent yet met Mr. Tulley, you should head down to room 24 and introduce yourself!

MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM

By Jackie Davey

MUSIC IS THE ELECTRICAL SOIL IN WHICH THE SPIRIT LIVES, THINKS AND INVENTS. -Ludwig van Beethoven In addition to being one of the joys of life, music can also be one of the joys of learning. Studies have proven the use of music in the classroom stimulates and enhances our ability to think, to learn and to focus. Specifically, music stimulates the right hemisphere of the brain which is responsible for creativity. It also stimulates the part of the mind responsible for memory, which can be a very helpful tool in the education system. It has been shown that using music while studying, so long as the music condition can be repeated while taking a test, enhances students ability to remember information and therefore score higher test grades. One of the few teachers here at Southold High School that allows music in her classroom for certain activities is Mrs. Salmaggi. I didnt grow up doing two things at once but your generation has. And in my experience, during free tasks when I allow students to listen to music- they focus better she said. This is because music has the power to fill the void of movement and action while in the classroom in order to make it easier to focus. Music blocks out white noise and suppresses other distractions. Sound is omnidirectional, making it easier to direct attention elsewhere. It is forgiving in that aspect says our school psychologist, Mr. Baryk.

The immense use of technology in our lives and in our upbringing allow people of our generation to do multiple actions at once. We live in a constantly moving world and society, where opportunities and tools are at the touch of our hands. As new and different as this may be to past generations who were not raised in a similar society, in order to productively use and concentrate this ability, we must understand that society is changing, and that music can be a key component to the success of students today sophomore Julia Schade believes. Music in itself is a creative process. It makes you receptive and ready to learn in a certain state of mind, allowing you

MRS. VIQUE-KEARNEY
Many new teachers have been added to Southold Jr./Sr. High Schools staff. One of those teachers is Mrs. Vique-Kearney. She teaches ESL, English as a Second Language, and Native Language Arts, which in simpler words is Spanish. Mrs. Vique-Kearney went to college at FIT, also know as the Fashion Institute of Technology, but she graduated at Stony Brook University. She has been teaching for two years, but she has also had plenty of other occupations. Her other occupations include fashion illustrator, owner of a veteran boarding house, and real estate. If she could teach any elective, she would absolutely love to teach a Womens Study class.Something where it tells her story instead of his story, Mrs. Vique-Kearney explained in her interview. When Mrs. Vique-Kearney has free time, she enjoys camping, running, and spending time with her family. She also loves it out west in places like Wyoming. Since she enjoys camping, Wyoming is the perfect place for her. Mrs. Vique-Kearney came to Southold because her husband works in the city, and she made an agreement that she would work on the opposite side of the island so she could be close to her kids. The strangest thing that happened to her in school occurred in 10th grade when she was accused of stealing a necklace. Of course she had nothing to do with it. Her best high school memory was her graduation. Mrs. Vique-Kearney is a marvelous addition to our school district and deserves a big, warm welcome to Southold Jr./Sr. High School.

to think in a way you wouldnt with other distractions, Mr. Baryk adds. The gift of music can inspire people to be inventive and creative. Not everyone learns or works the same way. One size may not fit all, says Mr. Baryk. However, according to him, its advantages far outweigh its drawbacks. If using music to enhance learning can benefit even one individual, then should it be a change worth pursuing? And if the goal of the education system is to give every student the opportunity to learn and succeed, then why have we not yet seized this opportunity? With the scientific knowledge that we have today of the benefit of music in a learning atmosphere, we should expand musics use in our school to areas other than just studying flashcards in Mrs. Salmaggis class. Perhaps the art room would benefit from the use of background music while students are painting and drawing. In addition, teachers could play music during labs in science classes or for group work in english classes. Of course, learning with music would not do well during lectures in social studies or learning in mathematics for example, but for creative activities, music can expand creativity. Ironically, our school handbook for the 2013-2014 year states that electronic devices responsible for playing music are strictly prohibited in our school. So let us enter into the 21st century and improve the learning environment we provide for students here at Southold School District by taking the step to allow music to penetrate our atmosphere.

MR. BROSTOWSKI
If youve seen a new teacher getting out of our schools precious Mercury Sable, or have been stopped to explain why you dont have a hall pass, chances are you have met our new athletic director and dean of students Mr. Brostowski. And yes, make sure you have a hall pass next time. Mr. Brostowski previously worked in Plainedge in North Massapequa, Nassau County. As our athletic director, he has set high standards for himself and our school and is committed to achieving them. Mr. Brostowski hopes to strengthen our athletic teams all around in terms of commitment and, of course, competitiveness. He would also like to increase spectator attendance for all our sports and continue to spread the importance of sportsmanship. After school, Mr. Brostowski has taken on the role of our schools new Drivers Ed teacher, so be sure to sign up so you can master parallel parking!

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SPIRIT DAY
By Justina Babcock

FASHION OF THE LOST AND FOUND

By Amy Kandora With the holidays right around the corner, people will soon be rushing to Tanger Outlet to buy gifts for all their close friends and family. Instead of wasting all of your hard earned paychecks on clothing from Michael Kors for your friends (who probably wont even appreciate your gift anyway), why not take a look at Southold High Schools very own diverse supply of clothing waiting to be claimed at the Lostand-Found? Its a great, inexpensive alternative to buying designer clothing for your ungrateful friends! I enlisted the photography skills of Justina Babcock, and rounded up a few intrepid volunteers to model the fabulous apparel hiding inside the Lost-and-Found. Armed with several cans of febreeze, we ventured down into the bowels of Southold High School to put together a Sentinel Lookbook of the fine assortment of clothing the Lost-and-Found has to offer.

Our next look is called Smart yet Stylish. This style is perfect for those who love to hit the books as well as the mall. Model Katie Krukowski wears a trendy gray ombre sweatshirt, a cozy white longsleeve flannel shirt, and a pair of off-brand sunglasses. This look is easy to accessorize with. Katie holds a chic pink Juicy Couture glasses case (to protect those off-brand sunglasses of course). And where would any fashionably smart student be without their Prentice Hall World History textbook?

I call this hot, new look The Hassled Housekeeper. For all those of you having family over for the holidays, youre going to want to keep your house spic and span to impress them. So why not look stylish, while youre stressed out cleaning the house? Logan models a comfy lightweight The Good, The Bad, The Ugly from God knows where, and a matching pair of athletic shorts featuring some lovely gold and white piping on the sides.

The beloved day for Southold High students has come and gone once again. A day when hurdles are the enemy and shaving cream is your worst nightmare. A day filled with everything but the classroomyes, Spirit Day. A classic favorite, crab soccer, kicked the day off with competition steaming out of everyones ears. The spirit has become so hectic that some are questioning if Spirit Day is getting too dangerous and out of control? While at the beginning, the majority followed the rules of staying on hands and feet throughout the game, there were the select few who began another battle, which involved standing up, pushing the ball and sitting back down, hoping no one caught the devious act. Soon enough, the masses followed. A few kids got stuck under the ball, kicked and pushed by both classmates and the colorful mass. Junior, Sophie Pickerell says, I think some people get carried away with it. Sometimes, thats all it takes. Dangerous or not, many students uphold that Crab Soccer is the classic Spirit Day event and its nearly impossible to walk away without a smile. It certainly gets the blood rushing and the adrenaline pumping for the remainder of the day. As the day continued, all the other well-known games took place: the scooter race, back to school relay, and the fire relay. Outside brought the wheelbarrow race, the water relay, tug-of-war, the shaving cream relay and the blow-up obstacle course. The hurdles have been the cause of some dissent in recent years. It has been an undercover problem; a lot of students dismiss relays in disgust

of the hurdles. Senior, Abigail Scharadin claims, Ive sat out of some of the relays because I hate trying to jump over the hurdles; they are way too high. On the contrary, junior, Michaela Manno, states, I like the hurdles because I like watching people fall on their faces. If the hurdles cause students anxiety, the shaving cream relay produces joyful chaos. Even though the whole relay part completely fails, the battle to cover your friends in shaving cream is what makes the exhilarating event most fun. Freshman, Emily Perry comments, I think they should get rid of the relay part and just make it a shaving cream fight. Throughout the years, a recurring problem with Spirit Day seems to be participation levels. Too many students want to do a certain event while not enough students want to do another. The problem occurred a few times this year. Sophie Pickerell suggests, A solution can be preSpirit Day sign ups. It would let students participate as they wish while events would move more quickly. Outside of those students who exhibit favoritism, some students are still not participating at all. The past few years, specific events have been promised for those who do not necessarily like athletics, but each year we come up short. Senior, Cyndi Van Bourgondien said, I think a solution has to be made for the kids who do not want to participate. Spirit Day is the highlight of the year. Yes, its mostly because we get out of 7 periods of school, but there is more to the day that makes it special. The competitive vibe and constant excitement makes the exhaustion clearly worth it for all who participate.

Model Logan Pfister sports a Frigid Winter Day at the Beach look. Its a great outfit for those weirdos who love to wander the beach during these upcoming bitter winter months. The Lost-and-Found provided us with a form-fitting mens hooded peacoat, a beautifully embroidered cobalt blue towel, a comfortable pair of non-designer jeans, a Ralph Lauren v-neck, a pair of ivory colored uni-sex flip-flops, and a matching colbalt blue Brooklyn and Queens Charity tote bag perfect for those who love to show off their active participation in volunteer work.

This look is called Ready for the Hallidays, a hot look for those who love to stand in the middle of the hallways to socialize, and block the way for those actually trying to get to class on time. Katie sports an icy blue fleece jacket, and rocks the boyfriend trend by wearing a powder blue mens shortsleeve button down shirt. She also accessorizes with a very in style bathroom pass, necessary if you want to roam the halls or meet up with a secret hallway lover. Logan wears a two-toned sweatshirt with a limited edition saffron colored stain on the front pocket (but if you wanted, you could probably get that out with some Tide to Go). This warm sweatshirt is perfect for those classrooms whose heat hasnt kicked on yet and probably wont until mid-April.

Model Gregory Quist sports our last look called Burning Those Holiday Calories. Nobody gets out of the holiday season without gaining a few pounds, so why not burn them off in style? Gregory wears a classic white tee and athletic shorts with matching white detailing. This concludes our exclusive Sentinel Lost-and-Found Lookbook, so remember: this Lookbook shows only fraction of the quality apparel waiting to be gifted, so come on down to Southolds very own Lost-and-Found before the people who actually own these clothes go to claim them!

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THE FILTERED FOUNTAIN FERVOR

By Kimberly Connoly

LOW LEVEL LAPTOPS

By Markis Croteau

You just finished an intense game of flag football in gym class. Youre glistening with sweat and your face is as red as a tomato. A quick drink from the water fountain is a necessity, for your body is craving cold, refreshing water. Instead, a blast of warm, metallic water fills your mouth; the complete opposite of your desires. Students have learned to bring in their own water bottles through experience. Yet what happens when youve finished your water, and dont have enough money to buy a new water bottle? Youre forced to either drink from these depressing water fountains, or fill up your empty bottle with fountain water. Because of a suggestion from the Environmental Club, our school wont have to put up with these metallictasting water fountains for much longer. Instead, we will be getting new, filtered water fountains. The Sentinel interviewed Mr. Baglivi, the Environmental Club Coordinator, and found out some interesting facts about both water fountains. Q: Where did the idea for the new water fountains come from? A: I learned about the fountains from talking to a student several years ago. My wife works at Greenport High School and confirmed that the fountains fill water bottles with filtered water and have a counter to record how many plastic bottles are saved. I thought if Greenport High School can have a modern drinking fountain, we should as well. Since the Environmental Club doesnt raise money, I approached Mr. Santiago a few years ago with the idea of using student council money to buy one machine. There was not enough money at the end of the school year, so the plan was put on hold a few times. This year, I once again gave the idea to the student council; they took the idea to the board and won approval for the fountains. I also gave the student council the idea to sell water bottles with school logos as a fund raiser. The idea originated in the Environmental Club and was researched by the club, contrary to a recent Suffolk Times article. This year, the club polled

a sample of the student body to determine interest in the idea of purchasing water bottles. The data was provided to the student council. Q: Whats the difference between the old water fountains and the new ones? A: The old fountains use unfiltered water from the schools supply which I believe is from the county. The water is chlorinated. The new fountains will dispense filtered water from a push button spigot, but in addition, they will have an integrated bottle filling station on the wall. Q: Whats the value to the students of our school? A: Students will save money. Bottled water is one of the fastest growing products from the beverage industry, and it is also a terrible value. Drinking water is the most healthful alternative to soda and sports drinks, which contain too many calories from sugar. Vitamin water is probably unnecessary as a nutrient source, and it contains 32 grams of sugar, so its health claims are exaggerated. Furthermore, we will save natural resources by cutting down on the use of plastic bottles. The fountains are as much about education as they are about drinking water. tive? Q: Are these new fountains cost-effec-

A: There will be a cost to the district to purchase filters. I see this as a worthwhile expense given the benefits Ive outlined. The value of sending the right message to our students outweighs the cost. Q: How are these fountains environment-friendly? A: Around 17 million barrels of oil are used to make plastic water bottles. The burning of oil emits global warming pollution into the

atmosphere. The growth in bottled water production has increased water extraction in areas near bottling plants, leading to water shortages that affect nearby consumers and farmers. Only ten percent of water bottles are recycled, which means the rest are in landfills where it takes thousands of years for the plastic to decompose. The Sentinel also got a chance to converse with fellow students and asked them what their intakes were on these filtered water fountains, as well. Sophomores Ethan Sisson and Sam Basel both believe that our school will benefit because people will be able to bring in their water bottles from home, and fill them up in the school, thus reducing the amount of plastic bottles being used. Consequently, this would reduce the amount of empty plastic water bottles tossed around the school. Seniors Savannah Calderale and Katie Krukowski both believe that these new fountains are a great idea. Theyve tested out the ones at Greenport and claim that the water is a hundred times better than what we currently have here. Freshman Connor Vaccariello believes that the school shouldve funded for these fountains earlier because everybody drinks water, so the water should at least be cold. Sophomore Alexa Palumbo agrees, stating that the money would be put into good use since many people seem to always complain about the water fountains because the water never tastes good. Freshman Eddie Ward strongly believes that these fountains will be a worthy addition to our school, stating that theyll allow people to quickly fill up their own personal water bottles, and it will allow the Environmental Club and Student Council to track how many people are making a difference in the environment by filling up their own bottles. It was impossible finding a person who thought these new-and-improved water fountains will be a waste of school money. Clearly, this addition wont just benefit the students; it also will affect the staff, the community, and the environment. Mother Nature will be proud!

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Youve probably seen them clutched tightly by junior high students, sitting on teachers desks or have heard chatter about them around the school. The brand new Google Chromebooks that have been handed out to every teacher and student in grades 5-8 have certainly produced a significant amount of commotion. It almost seemed like these tiny metallic laptops appeared out of thin air, catching many students by surprise. A mixed reception has surfaced in the wake of these brand new Chromebooks unleashed upon the younger segment of students. Several students, especially upperclassmen, are puzzled by the distribution of Chromebooks only to junior high students. You, too, may be wondering why youve been left out. Our hopeful new IT Administrator, Ryan Case and the technologically embracing Superintendent, David Gamberg, are fervently working to smooth the transition. Their goal, of course, is a technologically efficient learning environment. Ryan Case is no stranger to new and popular technology. Being a proud supporter of all things Google, he was the primary lobbyist behind the introduction of the Chromebooks. Its ease of use, reliability, short start-up time, low cost, and emphasis on Google Chrome (the internet browser which the laptops name is derived from) are the main reasons why Mr. Case chose the Chromebooks over

Several students, especially upperclassmen, are puzzled by the distribution of Chromebooks only to junior high students. You, too, may be wondering why youve been left out.
other computers. A non-working computer is the worst thing ever said Mr. Case in an interview in the Elementary School tech lab. The Chromebooks are a computer with a browser. Theyre advertised to be seven seconds to the Internet. Another innovative program that has been introduced to the school along with the Chromebooks is Google Drive, a cloud based service that allows students and teachers to share files, classwork, and projects. Google Drive seems to be the key piece to

complete the integration of the school wifi, the students Chromebooks and teachers computers. But, what is interesting about Google Drive is that it is able to be used by all students and faculty members, whether they have a Chromebook or not. A grand total of 367 Chromebooks were bought for teachers, elementary school students and junior high school students, with an approximate total cost of $91,383. Were talking about a serious chunk of change, certainly enough money to buy computers for the high school computer lab, high school library and elementary computer lab with some money to spare. Yet, the vision of a more technologically advanced school is one that is moving away from students having to sit at a desktop computer to one where computers are available for use at a moments notice. Even without the Chromebooks, students would still be able to collaborate with their teachers and one another by using Google Drive, public computers and their own personal devices. Southold Schools embrace of technology is laudable, but technology alone will not enrich the learning environment. These new tools require a continuous effort by students, teachers, administrators and perhaps upperclassmen to move Southold Jr./Sr. High School towards technological harmony.

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YELLOW JACKETS
By Dan Stahl When the weather permits, some students of Southold School choose to spend their free periods outside. Under the blue sky, against the backdrop of scenic Southold, the euphoria given by a beautiful day heightens the mood of any situation taking place. The only thing that could make this day better is WASPS! Millions of them. They hunt for food, and if a student has any, they experience great joy in stinging the helpless victim until he or she falls to the ground. The wasps are super aggressive, they engage students in chases. Fleeing the wasps, students fall down stairs, topple over railings, crash through windows, slam into trees. Students stagger to the side doors to be let in, tumbling over each other, dragging the injured behind them, but to their horror the doors are locked, and under no circumstances will be opened until the bell rings. When the period is over, the casualties are counted; the injured are taken out on stretchers, and tomorrow only promises to bring the same fate. The administration watches and shakes their heads, If only pesticides were allowed on school grounds. Why are wasps such a big problem at Southold School? A Sentinel investigator sat down with Ms. Smith at her command post to gather valuable intelligence. When asked if there were always wasps at the side entrance, she replied that yes, there were, but it is worse now than any other year. The reporter was also informed that yes, the custodians had sprayed, but to no avail. The wasps are continuing to multiply in numbers, and they will only get worse. The only hope, he learned, was to find the wasps nest. The reason that this is so difficult is because wasps make their nests underground. Ms. Smiths voice lowers. She glances over her shoulder and then leans in close; she thinks that the wasps are hiding under the

SENIOR PRANK
By Gregory Quist With every new school year, we have the tendency to hope for something big in the near future, whether it be going to college, passing your road test, or even an upcoming sports season. But all seniors share a feeling of anticipation towards a particular event each year: the senior prank. Students spend their underclassman years constantly wondering, planning, and dreaming of their opportunity to show off their grades teamwork, ingenuity, and most importantly, humor. As seniors keep graduating, the bar is constantly being set higher and higher in the hopes that their classs prank will top them all. The time to claim the title is now, as the future of the senior prank seems uncertain. With this years prank making local news, the question of scrapping the senior prank altogether has been circulating. Does the senior prank have a future in Southold? Every class wants to be remembered not only for the humor behind their prank, but their ingenuity and camaraderie as a class.With ideas being taken and the reality of accomplishing certain pranks unattainable, past seniors classes have often forgone that of a well thought prank and have resorted to last second pranks, often executed poorly or even considered vandalous. Tasteful, respectful of our our learning environment, and safe is what principal Mr. Galati hopes for future pranks. For a prank to be complete, one meticulously planned element is needed: timing. Timing is everything as stated by the ever so wise Mrs.Gilmore. Timing is important for two reasons; that not only is the prank not a hazard to anyone, but that it may be witnessed in all its glory. Last years prank showed just how bad timing can get, as some seniors broke into the school and vandalized the holiday display around the time of classmate Ronans passing as well as Hurricane Sandy and the Sandy Hook shooting. Theres a line between a prank and vandalism, and that crossed the line expresses Mr. Baglivi. Yet Mrs.Gilmore recalls the perfectly timed wind up hamsters that once flooded the second floor hallway, leading many to believe them to be real, as her favorite prank. By the end of the school year, its safe to say we could all use a good laugh as well as a dose of school spirit reinvigorated into us. The senior prank should not be just a simple prank, but a well thought out, clever, and laughable joke that will help identify each graduating class. Humor, respect, and timing are all key elements. The car in the library by the class of 10 seems to have taken the cake for best prank, as it encompassed all key aspects. The seniors showed respect by placing a tarp beneath the car, galvanized others with the pranks complexity, and showed humor by filling the trunk with water bottles, which had recently been banned by the school. Will the future hold the next best class prank, or has the prank bar been reached? Which class will etch its name in school history? Or will the rising tide of school safety and vandalism wash away future classes chances of stardom, along with the S.S. Galati?

flower beds. What do you suggest we do? asks the reporter. A grin spreads across her face. Burn them, she says, and laughs deviously. Burning their nest at night while they are asleep could work, but it is unlikely the school will allow that. A custodian later confirms Ms. Smiths testimony, and adds that they are yellow jackets, not wasps. He says that finding the yellow jackets is a challenge on its own. But if the deed is not done by the spring, the yellow jackets will return stronger than ever. So, get ready Southold, theyre coming back with a vengeance.

The infamous library car prank.

WORD SEARCH
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Hey boys and girls, looking for some fun in your study halls? Complete this Word Search as fast as you can to win the select prizes explained below. Bring your finished puzzle to Mr. Stahl in room 208 to collect your fantastic prize. 1st Place: Win a luxurious seven piece set of Shakespearean Insult Gum. Its designed with unique packaging, including a surprise insult in each box with a whopping two gumballs! Results may vary. 2nd Place: A beautifully manufactured Hofstra University sunglass clip is hand-painted and glazed with bright blue coloring. Clip it right into your car for easy on and off access of your favorite sunglasses. 3rd Place: Come in third place to win a limited edition picture of Stahl himself. The latest 2013-2014 photo features a pink button up with a contrasting tie. The best part, its hand signed (but dont sell it on eBay).

THE ROTC REPORT

By Jasmine Clasing The Southold-Mattituck-Greenport NJROTC Cadets jumped head first into the 2013-2014 school year. The first curve ball thrown was having the SUNY Maritime Drill Competition scheduled over a month earlier than usual. It wasnt an insurmountable obstacle. The prestigious Commanders Cup came home to the North Fork for the 9th year in a row. Additional trophies included: - 1st Place Armed Basic Platoon - 1st Place Personnel Inspection Team - 1st Place NS1/First Year Cadet Squad - 2nd Place Armed Exhibition - 2nd Place Athletic Team

Judges raved about the NS1 drill team commander, Robbie Kruszeski. Robbie was also Southolds cadet of the month, given by Major Grigonis. Following SUNY Maritime, the NS1s were sent off to Basic Leadership Training (BLT). They learned basic NJROTC knowledge used for inspections and drill competitions. All the cadets came home that Sunday evening with the rank of Seaman Apprentice, an orienteering ribbon and a Basic Leadership Training ribbon. Southolds honor graduate, Emily Perry, was promoted one rank above her peers to Seaman. Various medals were earned in addition to the ribbons and rank, including: - Physical Fitness Medal (Pull-Ups): Mike Insogna and Meg Pickerell - Orienteering Medal: Davie Chichanowicz and Joe Saporita - Academic Knockout Medal: Robbie Kruszeski - Drill Knockout Medal (1st Place): Joshua Clasing

The cadets in training are taught by a prestigious group of upperclassmen who attended leadership academy and sail training at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. These cadets, also known as Cadre, are made up of Jamie Grigonis, who is currently Southold Company Commander, along with Michael Cosmadelis, Willow Sutton, and Mary Bertschi. Congratulations on your commendable achievements! Community service is a huge part of the NJROTC program. The unit began the year so far with three beach cleanups, including the group to save Goldsmiths Inlet, along with various events happening in the community. The unit is now preparing for the next drill competition in Bethel, Connecticut, as well as Annual Military Inspection. This year the unit will be inspected by the Area Four Manager, Commander Hankins. The year has started off strong, as always. Congratulations cadets on all youve achieved already! Stay motivated, and continue the great work!

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VARSITY SPORTS: FALL EDITION

By Will Tondo

TRACK AND FIELD

By Katie Connoly

Feeling athletic? Need a spring sport? Well, youre in luck. The news is out that Southold will gain a new sport: Track and Field! For all runners, jumpers, throwers or beginners- this is the sport for you. This newly adopted spring sport will be combined with our neighbor Greenport, with practices to be held on their cinder track. This is the best way for students to try something new, and its open to all! Here is the list of events: For runners, there are ample amounts of foot races to try such as 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, 800 meter, 1600 meter and 3200 meter dashes. In addition, the relay and hurdle events are available as well. For jumping events, we host the long jump, triple jump and high jump. The long jump Fall rolled in with colder weather and new colors. Our SHS teams can boast that they have had a successful year once again. With some teams preparing for a post-season run and others handing in their jerseys, heres an overview of what happened this season. It was Mohawk season again for the Boys Soccer team! The Settlers played Pierson for County Championship and won 5-2, but lost the Long Island Championship to Friends Academy. A record of 10-4-1, the Settlers were led by their seniors Drew Sacher, Kenji Fujita, Will Richter, Michael Schade, Dean Albergo, Chris Bucci, Kevin McGough, and Brian Hallock. Other members included John Charles Funke, Zachary Ellis, Jose Membrano, Peter Fouchet, Sean Moran, Joey Worysz, Ryan Digregorio, Shayne Johnson, Alex Lincoln, and Jack Dunne. Members pulled up for the playoffs included Noah Mina, Michael Chrisman, Liam Simmons, Anthony Siracusano, and Walker Sutton. The Southold/Greenport girls soccer team clinched a playoff against Pierson. Senior captains and 4 year varsity players, Justina Babcock and Cynthia Vanbourgandien were honored with flowers, which helped fuel their 4-1 victory. The girls lost the County Championship to Stony Brook. The Southold Girls team included Masha Winkler, Willow Sutton, Megan Vanbourgandien, Sophie Pickerell, Ajsia Martoccia, Julie Vangorden, Abby Conway, Emily Perry, Michaela Manno and Rihan Berry. Girls Tennis was a senior team with one lone freshman (Willow Wilcenski) and one lone Greenport representative (Victoria Piechenik). A well-played season ended last week as the teams seniors were gifted with flowers. Those Southold seniors included Alexandra Small, Jamie Grigonis, Jessica Rizzo, Caroline Metz, Shannon Quinn, and Cari Gehrig. Alexandra Small, Shannon Quinn and Jessica Rizzo were chosen to attend conferences. Shannon and Jessica beat West Hampton in a third set and they were awarded with All League. Victoria Piechenik was awarded with great sportsmanship. Cross Country has had a nice year, ending with a state qualifying this week. A handful of students will run in the States Competition later this month. Leading the guys team is Jon Rempe and other members include Owen Klipstein, Greg Quist, Jeremy Rempe, Gus Rymer, Chris Buono, Michael Cosmodelis, Billy Bucci, Joe Saporita, Daniel Stahl, Michael Gensler and Ethan Sisson. The Girls team, lead by Katie Connolly also included Heather Kosinch, Jess Saporita, Katie Hunstein, Julia McAllister, and Carlie Weigley. If you didnt know, a XC meet consists of a 5k (3.1 Miles). Good job team! The Southold/Greenport/Mattituck football team had a record of 6-2 and spotted in the playoffs for the first time in 4 years. The team had three defensive shutouts led by the defense with Lineman Jon Bakowski and Linebacker Will Tondo, who each had a handful of tackles. Billy McAllister had two rushing touchdowns for the season and other members included Alex Thompson, Dominic Panetta and a strong Junior Varsity core from Southold. They will play Mt. Sinai for the first round of the playoffs to hopefully make it to the Big Four Championship. Go Porters! Girls Volleyball, which practices in Greenport, had a 5-7 record with Southold members Jenna Standish and Gina Anasagasti. They helped lead their young team of mainly sophomores and juniors through a strong season, and will work hard for next year! The Golf team just finished Counties this past week with Tom Messana and Tim Stankewitz qualifying for spring Counties next year. The team included Ryan Harroun, Alex Poliwoda, Rob Mahoney, Liam Walker, Bobby Vanmater, Nick Vanmater, and Jake Depaulis. Support your fellow athletes by attending their games. Your encouragement goes a long way! Until next time, keep practicing and lets get ready for winter sports.

consists of the athlete getting a running start and aiming for the longest distance they can reach while the triple jump combines a hop, a jump and a stride in succession. High jump is when the athlete jumps for height over a horizontal bar. Lastly, the field events of shot-put (if youre feeling strong) and discus events are great new things to try. The coach of the Southold/Greenport team is still to be determined. Although practices will be held in Greenport, it is not certain if weekly meets will be held there as well. Usually Track and Field meets are held on tracks of a different surface, aside from cinder. However, it is said that the track will gain some new improvements and renovations in the future.

Want to know why you should join? Well this sport has a lot of versatility. You get to choose which event or events to specialize in. Thats right, it can be more than just one event! Maybe you dont like distance runs but want to try a sprint. You could take a crack at a few of the short meter dashes. Say you feel that youre a good jumper but also want to run; try taking up hurdles and the long jump. Whether youre sprinting or throwing, track and field offers more than just one side. It also offers more options for people that maybe want to race but dont see the appeal in long distance races in Cross Country. Plus, since all of us in Southold are beginners at this, why not try something new? It seems well worth the risk.

THE 192OS
By Reese Dunne and Justina Babcock Want to take a step back in history for a night to remember? Well, old sport, join the Juniors at their prom this year as you will find yourself in the world of The Great Gatsby. The 1920s are a time in history that continues to resonate in entertainment, capturing what it means to be young and wild. The spirit of the roaring twenties is associated with a new ideology of the times: modernism. New technologies, such as the automobile, moving pictures, and radio built up a new metropolitan social class to create an entirely different world in society. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby, tells a story of a very wealthy man during the twenties, describing the age as one of freedom, sweet rebellion, and dreams. Especially in the past year, the popularity of the 1920s era blossomed with the release of The Great Gatsby movie, which is also the inspiration for the prom theme. To make it even more authentic, the event is being held in Brecknock Hall, a historic mansion in Orient that dates all the way back to 1857. Itll be as if youre in the mansion of great Gatsby himself. You cant party without music, and the twenties are recognized for that as well. Known as the Jazz Age, the new music became extremely popular in American culture, especially among young people. But dont worry; jazz music will stay a part of the twenties for the night as everyones favorite dance music is still promised.

So come experience the roaring twenties at the Southold Junior Prom. Prepare for a night of constant fun on May 16th, 2014 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at Brecknock Hall. Be ready for a classy Gatsby party and be sure to dress in your best tuxedos and flapper dresses because you can expect an authentic night.

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THE 39 STEPS
Dear Cast and Crew, I just wanted to congratulate the cast, crew, and directors of Southold/Greenport Drama Clubs Fall Comedy, The 39 Steps. After many long hours of rehearsal, the cast had a wonderfully hilarious opening night and did even better the next two shows. It was great to see how well the the Greenport and Southold cast and stage crew worked together. Shoutout to Roondog and Mrs. Ellwood for directing this fantastic show! Sincerly, Margaret and Mrs. McGarrigle

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