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december|policies
the res banner|02|december 15, 2008
The Res Banner Editorial Policy
MissionThe Res Banner is a student publica.on distributed to all students, faculty, and staff of Resurrec.on High School with a total print run of 1200. The news
magazine serves as a public forum for expression and communica.on for both the school and the community. Opinions expressed in the news
magazine are not necessarily those of the Resurrec.on High School faculty,
staff, or administra.on.
Responding to The Res Banner
LeFers may be submiFed in room 121 or placed in Ms. S.eber’s mailbox. All leFers must be signed, and names will be published. LeFers must not contain personal aFacks against an individual and may be edited for libelous content
and/or length.
ContactThe Res Banner
c/o Resurrec.on High School7500 W. TalcoFChicago, IL 60631773.775.6616
Fax 773.775.0611
Dear Banner Readers,
If you haven’t been keeping up with the countdown on every student’s mini locker dry‐erase board, Christmas break starts in four days.
First off, YAY. I cannot wait to begin my days of waking up at three in the aVernoon, wrapping presents (one of my obsessions), and watching Elf repeatedly un.l I, like Buddy the Elf, begin to call everyone I know a “CoFonheaded Ninnymuggins”.
Although some may call me lazy for waking up at three in the aVernoon, I like to take a break once in a while. Sleep is definitely something I need to catch up on.
But if you aren’t going to sleep through your en.re break like me, you may want to check out the Christmas break calendar on page 22 for some ideas on what to do each day.
Or, make your English teachers happy and read a book; the review of Last Christmas on page 26 is a good start.
Our staff hopes that you, as readers, find everything in this issue entertaining, interes.ng, and above all, informa.ve. A lot has been happening around Res, and it’s important to all of us that you know the facts.
We especially hope to have cleared up the rumors about the poten.al uniform change that are running rampant through the halls. By the way, for those of you have been asking, the answer is no, you will not be wearing bright red walking shorts and neck.es as your uniform next year. See why you need us?
So, even though break is fast approaching, we unfortunately s.ll have to get through midterms. Study hard, but do take a moment to read the Banner. Enjoy!
Sincerely,Sarah ButlerEditor‐in‐Chief
The November 3, 2008 issue of The Res Banner stated that the tennis team ended their season with a 5‐7 record. This is incorrect; the season ended with a 7‐5 record.
Retrac'on:
december|staff
the res banner|03|december 15, 2008
editor‐in‐chiefsarah butler
managing editorsmary fran draths, rachel olinger
news editorelizabeth browne
opinion editorsmeghan kasprzyk, sarah thomas
feature editorsjessica fischer, franny flood
arts and entertainment editorsmarlee jennings, chris5ne trovela
sports editorsnora riley, kristen sweeney
copy editorscatherine kea5ng, anne lindberg
design editorsmary daul, cory grapenthien, megan valen5no
business managersamanda michi, beth wenzl
reportersnicole antczak, stephanie d’agos5no, kelsey dietz, natalie foria, lauren garrity, shannon hunter, becca price, jessica szramiak
adviserms. amanda s5eber
banner staff
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opinion|staff editorial
the res banner|05|december 15, 2008
It was recently brought to the attention of The Res Banner staff that administrators received anonymous emails containing photos of students engaging in what seemed
to be illegal behavior. If this occurs in the future, we feel that the emails should
be disregarded unless they pose a threat to students, faculty, or staff.
From what we have been told, when anonymous emails and photos are received, students pictured are spoken to by administrators during class time and are required to contact their parents. Athletes and leaders may be subject to additional sanctions.
We do not agree with this procedure. While administrators have said that they are concerned with the well being of students and only consider the emails for this reason, we feel that the senders have the wrong intentions and thus should not receive the attention of administration.
If the sender does not include his or her name in the email, then it is likely that it was sent with the intent to target and punish a specific student and not out of concern for the student’s well being.
While misconduct like underage drinking and other illegal activities is wrong, we feel that sending an anonymous email is wrong as well.
And so, we do not feel that it is fair to confront a student because an inappropriate picture of her was received via an
anonymous email.We do recognize that students are ultimately at fault
for putting themselves in a situation where illegal activities are occurring. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to monitor the photos posted of them online and to take necessary precautions so that no one is provided with the opportunity to use the photos against her.
It is likely, though, that she is not the only one in the school engaging in this behavior, and we feel that it is unfair for her to have to miss class to speak to administration and possibly face consequences while the off-campus misconduct of students not pictured is left unaddressed.
There is no way for a school to fairly discipline off-campus misconduct; it is impossible to know the off-campus habits of every student, and is therefore wrong to accost the few students whose habits have been brought to a school’s attention, by any means.
Discipline for off-campus misconduct is a parent’s job, not a school’s. And so, school administrators should focus solely on the issue of in-school misconduct and leave the rest to parents.
We understand that administration will always do what is necessary to assure the safety and well being of the student body. But, we feel that by taking these anonymous emails into consideration, administration is only giving the senders what they want.
Staff Editorial
To read or not to readWhy administrators should delete
anonymous emails
?
opinion|paws
the res banner|06|december 15, 2008
paws up
paws down
By Anne Lindberg
Paws down to those “bruises” and “straightening iron burns” on girls’ necks come Monday morning. It’s go#en ridiculous; there must be
guys all over the neighborhood suffering from oxygen depriva:on;
I’m thoroughly disgusted.
Paws down to the failure to cover
your mouth when coughing. It’s like a surge of infec:ons being
spread, and no one seems to care. Even be#er, people almost
never fail to aim right at my face.
Paws down to li#er in the hallways.
I’m not quite sure why students have bags of noodles and wigs in school
(yes, I’ve seen both leD una#ended);
nevertheless, there are both lockers and trash cans provided so that these
items don’t end up on the floor.
Paws down to a lack of personal
hygiene. Just a heads up…it is evident to everyone around you
when you have failed to brush your
teeth in the morning. Please make a conscious effort, for all our sakes.
Paws down to the hundreds of
pictures with boyfriends plastered
all over the insides of lockers. I don’t
remember signing up for a full photo
:me line of your rela:onship, and
if I did, I’d be regreGng it by now.
Paws up to taking your winter coat out of the back of your
closet to find money in the
pockets. Always a great surprise.
Paws up to karaoke night at Res. Some might place this in the “Paws Down” category considering the large amount of students that
are vocally challenged, to put it nicely. However, I for one am a
huge advocate for making a fool of
yourself in public.
Paws up to snow! I can just feel
one of those incredible 5:30 am
phone calls coming with the greatest phrase in the English
language…SNOW DAY.
Paws up to Britney Spears and her comeback. Her hair is a normal color now, but be#er yet, she has
hair…definitely a good sign.
Paws up to :ghts and knee socks.
We’re rockin’ the old grammar school look with that jumper, but, more importantly, we’re preven:ng
the probable onset of hypothermia
during the school day.
opinion|columns
the res banner|07|december 15, 2008
Do you remember the movie, The Santa Clause 2? Well, if you’ve seen the film, Tim Allen’s character, Santa Claus, creates a toy version of himself so he can be in two places
at once. After watching this movie for the first time, I fantasized about what it would be like to make a ‘clone’ of myself. Not only would it mean that I would go to school and work a lot less, but it would also mean that instead of having to choose between my mom’s and my dad’s house, for once in my life, I could be in two places at the same time.
After my parents divorced, when I was in first grade, I was sad and confused about what was happening. My sister and I didn’t know what to expect since none of our friends’ parents were divorced. My mom explained that while we would be living with her, we would spend every other weekend at our dad’s house. Once we had this conversation at the kitchen table, I started to understand the complexities and chaos of having two households.
With my sister at my side and my stuffed animal with the scent of my mom’s perfume, I ventured out for my first experience at my dad’s house. Even though I missed my mom and my own bed, spending the weekends at my dad’s wasn’t that bad.
The time with my dad, Friday through Sunday, was always filled with exciting outings to the American Girl Doll Store, Navy Pier, and other places. While I did the same things with my mom on her weekends, I found that I was beginning to really like this situation. There were double vacations to Lake Geneva, two closets full of clothes, and even triple the presents at Christmas.
Sadly, this situation did not last forever, and it wasn’t until my teen years that I began to see the real upsets of having divorced parents. For example, if I was at my mom’s house having a fun time, I would get very upset when the chime of the doorbell went off, and my dad was waiting for me. I began to outgrow the double life; having triple presents and two Barbie Jeeps no longer interested me.
Now that I am approaching my eighteenth birthday, I can openly talk to my parents about the divorce and express my opinions and concerns. No longer do I wish for a double of myself to simplify my situation. This is my life, and I’ve learned to accept it and appreciate everything I have, especially those two closets full of clothes.
At this time of year, I always find myself in the car much more often than usual. I had a family wedding in southern Illinois last month, and then the annual trips made to
Indiana and Michigan for the holidays and a family ski trip. Being in the car that much always makes me think of when I was little.
I have very vivid memories from the age of five until junior high, driving with my mother in the car, running errands and going to my sister’s countless softball games. I loved it; the windows were down and the Oldies 104.3 station was always preset on the radio. It didn’t take me long to memorize the words to almost every song from the 60s and 70s. My mom and I would blast the music, and I would have the time of my life singing along with her. I thought about when I would get my own license and be able to drive around with friends doing the exact same thing, having just as much fun as I was having with my mom.
As soon as my sophomore year rolled around, someone new would get their drivers’ license almost every week. I didn’t take the drivers’ education class like everyone else did because I forgot to sign up (woops!). However, all my friends were eager to get behind the wheel, so I hardly ever found myself without a ride.
After sophomore year, still without a license, I was starting to get a little restless. Driving around was no longer new and exciting, so I didn’t have that awesome advantage where friends
were willing to drive me places whenever I asked anymore. I learned to deal with it all the way through junior year by walking, taking buses, and making arrangements with friends ahead of time when I needed to be somewhere.
One day, however, I had to get to work on short notice, and I didn’t have any time to walk there. I called almost every friend I knew, even ones I hadn’t seen in weeks, begging for a ride. No one could do it, and I was stuck. Then my mom pulled in the driveway, and I realized that I hadn’t asked her for a ride in almost five months. I never rode in the car with her anymore, and when I did, I would always take a nap. I started to sort of miss those days when we drove around together in the car, oldies blasting on the radio.
Of course, when I asked my mom for a ride, she was happy to do it. True to my memories, she rolled down all the windows but left the music to me. I didn’t even think to put on any other station than the oldies (which is sadly, no longer 104.3 but 94.7). We sang along, and those fifteen blocks to work were a blast from the past that I never knew I could miss so much.
My mom and I rarely get to spend time with one another; it’s close to impossible with our busy schedules, and we’ve never been huge fans of “family dinners.” But now, I make sure to keep our car rides together frequent instead of jumping at the chance to call a friend.
Living a double life Dealing with my parents’ split
Going back to the oldiesMy fond memories in the passenger seatBy Anne Lindberg
By Jessica Szramiak
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.uring first semester, administration
received two emails from
anonymous sources containing
photos of students with alcohol.
According to Dr. Lynne Saccaro,
president/principal, an additional email
was also received over the summer,
including pictures and a message from
the sender that said, “This is why
I’m not sending my daughter to your
school.”
Administrators spoke to the
students in the photos during class
time and have contacted their parents,
even though the email senders were
unknown.
Though administrators said
that they take the emailed photos
into consideration because they are
concerned with the well being of the
students involved, other area high
schools and universities approach
these situations differently.
Mr. Ronald Hoover, vice principal of
St. Scholastica Academy in Chicago, said
that he would most likely ignore a single
anonymous complaint.
Mr. Trae Mitten, assistant dean of
students at Purdue University in Indiana,
said, “We review each situation on a case
by case basis, incorporating a variety of
factors into the decision to take action or
not.”
Trudi Goggin, dean of students at
Dominican University in River Forest,
said that the university does not monitor
students’ off-campus misconduct through
Facebook or MySpace. The school does,
however, review anonymous notices when
received.
Res’s student handbook doesn’t
specify what actions administration
takes when receiving anonymous
emails containing photos, but it does
state that students may be disciplined
for acts of gross disobedience or
misconduct occurring off-campus
and/or outside of school hours.
Ms. Tamara Bernardin, dean
of students, said, “Any time school
becomes aware that there could be
drinking, drug abuse, or substance
abuse…the minimum thing we’re
going to do is refer [the student] to her
guidance counselor and contact her
parents. That’s just pretty standard.”
Saccaro stated that administration has
always struggled with this issue. “I think
what we are going to have to do with our
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attorney is to develop a policy as to how we are going
to address this,” she said.
Mr. James Boylan, dean of students at Notre
Dame High School for boys in Niles, said that Notre
Dame does not have a specific policy for this issue,
and that he would handle each situation according to
its particular circumstances.
Saccaro said, “I don’t believe that [off-campus
misconduct] is something that we can ignore, but
I don’t think it’s something that is our business to
consequence.”
The student handbook states that consequences
for off-campus misbehavior “may include restriction
on extra-curricular and co-curricular activities,
suspension from transportation, and suspension and/or
expulsion from school.”
“If [the misconduct] is not disrupting Res or its
credibility, then [administration] shouldn’t be involved
at all,” said Katie Garcia, senior.
Arguments concerning the extent of the
administration’s involvement in these issues vary, as
some of the photos that have been received have been
taken from social networking sites, such as Facebook.
Ms. Nancy Giustino, English department, said,
“First of all, I don’t think that students, young ladies,
should put themselves in the predicament of [posting
inappropriate photos on Facebook]. The only thing
you can do is inform parents, who can solve [the
problem].”
According to Bernardin, she does not make a
habit of monitoring students’ Facebook pages, but she
said that she might do so if she has concrete evidence
of illegal behavior in her hands.
“If I could [monitor students’ Facebook pages] I
might; the thing is, this is all public. A lot of people tend
to think that their things on the internet are private, but
in actuality it’s a public forum,” said Bernardin.
Though she said that she might monitor a student’s
Facebook page if needed, Bernardin doesn’t know if it
is the best use of her time. “My sense is that students
should be responsible to monitor their own things,”
said Bernardin.
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When asked if administration monitors students’
Facebook pages, Saccaro said, “Formally, no. But I
think it’s done randomly.”
Kathleen Clark, sophomore, said, “I think Res
looks [at Facebook] but I don’t think they do it just to
look. If a situation comes up, they could look it up [on
Facebook] to get evidence and reinforce information
they already have.”
Bernardin said, “This is about the health and well-
being of our students, but there’s a whole other area to
this which is students making themselves vulnerable
by putting themselves out [on the internet]. I think
that’s one of the biggest pressing issues for your
generation.”
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5 teacher-initiated group, with the support of administrators,
has been working to change the individual class uniforms
to an all-school uniform for the following school year.
Changes will be made starting with the incoming freshmen
and current sophomores. The new uniform will continue to
expand with each incoming class until an all-school uniform is
implemented.
An all-school uniform will help foster unity and eliminate
class rivalries, according to the administration and the teacher-
initiated group. Mrs. Carol Beimer, assistant principal, said, “In
order to be one school, we need to have one uniform.”
The new uniform will include a two-pleated skirt, a
non-banded polo shirt, and a sweater that’s style is still to be
determined. Schoolbelles black pants will be replaced with any
type of khaki pant.
Ms. Maria Fumic, history department, said, “We want
a whole new look, not drastic but more clean, simplified, and
moreover uniformed.”
Uniform possibilities were presented to the freshmen and
sophomores on Thurs., Dec. 4 when seven girls modeled the new
selections during a class meeting.
During the assembly, some students were less than thrilled
about the proposed uniform options.
Brittany Thill, sophomore, said she does not want an all-
school uniform. “[The individual class uniforms] are what I liked
about Res.”
Others feel that a new uniform is necessary, but are
disappointed with the new uniform pieces.
Ms. Amanda Stieber, English department, said, “We are
open to ideas and suggestions from the freshman and sophomore
classes, but they need to realize that the uniform will look better
once it has been individually altered.”
A meeting was held on Wed., Dec. 10 which included the
four sophomore officers, three freshmen council members, and
two student advocates. Each group selected a fabric for the new
pleated skirt which is replacing the kilt.
After selecting three uniform possibilities, the freshmen
and sophomore classes will vote to determine the all-school
uniform.
New ideas began when five teachers started discussing
different options for the uniform. The teachers include Ms.
Denise Lenihan, history department, Mrs. Jennifer Salerno, fine
arts department, Mrs. Rosemary Stuebi, English department,
along with Fumic and Stieber.
“We want students to feel good about themselves and not
ask themselves ‘Who do I have to impress?’,” said Lenihan.
Through the new look, the teacher-group is hoping to imply
the idea of respect.
“Students need to learn to take pride in their appearance and
understand that going to an all-girls school does not make it okay
to completely disregard their uniform and overall appearance,”
said Stieber.
Beimer said, “There is a way to present yourself. Self esteem
and self respect is very often reflected in how we dress.”
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students acknowledge that there are
some problems with the new cell
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Dr. Lynne Saccaro, president/
principal, said, “I am not disappointed;
I just think girls need to learn what to do
with the freedom they have been given.
They need to learn to be responsible and
make the right choices involving rules.”
According to Saccaro and Ms.
Tamara Bernardin, dean of students, the
most common problems with the policy
are students carrying their cell phones
with them when they are not supposed
to and phones are going off during class
time.
Bernardin said, “There is a great
impact felt by teachers in class with
texting, which draws focus away from
materials and with phones going off
which disrupts class.”
Ms. Esther Pullara, math and
foreign language department said, “Girls
still have their phones with them during
class and are checking them.” She has
seen girls texting from their pockets
and under their books and believes
that the new policy has impacted her
class time.
Saccaro said, “[Students] need
to learn to be responsible for their
actions and for the way they follow
the rules and guidelines we have set up.”
Some students who have had their cell
phones taken away continue to text during
class. Vanessa Vicens, junior, had her
phone taken away, but continues to carry
her phone with her in order to text.
When asked who she thought had the
biggest problems with cell phones, Pullara
said, “Upperclassmen because they have
more issues and always have something to
talk about.” 25% of upperclassmen
have had their cell phones confiscated
and been referred to the dean.
Some students are having
trouble being responsible with their
cell phones. Tina Cisarik, senior, had
her cell phone confiscated last year.
She said, “After having my phone
taken away for my alarm going off, I
learned to no longer carry it around,”
she said.
Bernardin said, “We are issuing
[students] a challenge to step up and
be responsible with this privilege.”
Cisarik also said, “Girls need
to be more responsible with the new
cell phone privileges, otherwise they
will be taken away.”
According to Bernardin and
Saccaro, the BOB committee has been
meeting to discuss the problems and
solutions to the policy. While some
members of the committee want the
former cell phone policy reinstated
others want harsher consequences,
such as a fine, when students choose
not to follow the current policy.
“It is all a discussion now, and
nothing has been decided,” said
Bernardin.
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second of ten finalists for the Chicago
vehicle city sticker competition. She
received a $500 savings bond from the City
Clerk, Miguel del Valle, and competed against
342 other submissions from 42 high school
students this year for the theme of “Dog Friendly
Chicago.”
Each year, the theme of the city sticker
competition is designed to set up city-wide
awareness of a certain topic. “Chicago is
welcoming and friendly toward dogs and other
pets,” said Byrne.
Mrs. Jennifer Salerno, fine arts department,
believes the sticker “has a very playful feel to
it.” Byrne chose to draw the
yorkie because “it spreads the word that
Chicago is dog friendly, and it went well with
the theme,” said Byrne.
Byrne was taken by surprise after receiving
placement with the ten finalists. “It’s really hard
to get into the competition and usually one girl
from Res places every year,” said Byrne.
Designing the city sticker is a long process,
but Byrne wasn’t dettered. “It took me about
a week, and I finished a month early,” said
Byrne. Even though submitting the city sticker
is optional for Art Honors class students, most
girls turn them into the competition.
Winning second place, Byrne was very
excited. “I was a little bummed I didn’t get first,
but I was happy I won second,” said Byrne.
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honors, regular, and general
level classes will be changed for
the 2009-2010 school year, according
to Mrs. Angela Durkin, assistant
principal and curriculum committee
chair.
Changing the quality grade points
was proposed by “teachers who
recognized that students in general
classes are doing the same work as
those in regular classes, just with more
assistance, but, nonetheless, receive
less grade points,” said Durkin.
Ms. Nancy Giustino, English
department and curriculum committee
member, said, “In all honesty, the young
ladies placed in the general classes
are working very hard, and some of
the material is also being covered in
regular and even honors, and are just
as capable as other students.”
A curriculum committee of eleven
faculty members has researched
various schools and their grading point
allocations. According to Durkin, “We
have been looking in all areas from
private and public schools in the area
to academies out East.”
The grading scale is also being
revised, according to Durkin. “We
want the grading scale to be as fair as
possible because GPA plays a role in
college acceptance and scholarships.
A certain GPA is also necessary for
students who want to be a division
athlete in college,” said Durkin.
<s. Lynn O’Linski, athletic director, extended the hours
of the fitness center in response to the many requests
from the Res community. The new
hours are 3 to 7, Monday through Thursday.
Other changes are also being taken into
consideration.
O’Linski said, “It’s always easier working
out with a partner and to stay motivated with
other people around you, which is why we
wanted to increase interest in the fitness
center.”
Jay Pehm, JV volleyball coach, and new
monitor of the fitness center said at least a
dozen girls are working out daily. Both he
and O’Linski agree that if the numbers keep
growing, they will consider opening up the
fitness center on the weekends.
While extending the hours to weekends
is not yet final, students are showing signs of
interest. Renee Nelson, senior, works out in
the fitness center at least three times a week.
Nelson said, “It’s easier to find the time to
work out with the new flexible hours, and I
would definitely go on the weekends if it was
open.”
The athletic department is still
implementing ongoing improvements. Pehm
said, “We are updating equipment and repairing
anything that needs to be fixed in here. Ultimately, we are making
the fitness center more useful for athletes and non-athletes to get
in shape.”
Ms. Marcia Berke, physical education department, said that the
proceeds from the 2008 Bandit Shuffle walkathon, donations from
the Booster Club, and a grant from the Illinois P.E. Association,
allowed the athletic department to purchase new equipment,
including balance boards, bosu balls, and stability balls. “I know
the equipment and can answer any questions about how to use
everything, or fitness questions in general,” Pehm explained.
O’Linski hopes students and staff members will take advantage
of the new hours and updates being made. She said, “It’s important
to improve your health and stay in shape, and with the new hours,
we can make this easier and more accessible to everyone.”
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r e c e n t l y
a f f e c t e d
students within the
walls of the school,
leading to more
diligent efforts
to protect girls’
belongings.
D e m i
Aloisio, s e n i o r ,
was victimized
the day before
T h a n k s g i v i n g
break. A hair dryer,
a prize she won in
her homeroom, was
stolen from outside
her locker in the
hallway. “I didn’t
think anything
would be gone,
knowing I’m in a
Catholic school,”
said Aloisio. “I
was in shock that
someone actually had
the nerve to do that.”
D a n i e l l e
Jackowiak, freshman, discovered that her
Ugg boots and her Juicy Couture wristlet
were stolen from her gym locker. “I was
mad because the Uggs were my sister’s,
and I didn’t want her to be mad at me,”
said Jackowiak. “I thought [the boots and
the wristlet] were safe.”
“We expect people not to steal,” said
Ms. Tamara Bernardin, dean of students.
“It’s an issue that we will have to look
at differently--at how we might prevent
this. There have been a few cases in the
locker room this year and last year, but we
suspect there are a number of cases that
don’t get reported,” Bernardin said.
Theft in the gym locker room has
become an annual occurrence. “I get at
least two girls a year,” said Mr. Martin
Mallen, physical education teacher.
“[Students] invite people to steal their
stuff; they just leave it out on the bench.”
To avoid being victimized again
Jackowiak said, “I am not going to bring
anything expensive to school or put
anything valuable in my gym locker.”
Aloisio also learned from her
experience. “Now, I know not to leave my
stuff unattended and to keep an eye on my
things,” she said.
The physical education department
has now taken action to prevent theft
from occurring in their classes. “We tell
[students] to put locks on all their lockers,
and we lock the back door,” said Mallen.
The p.e. teachers are also trying to
limit the amount of time students spend in
the locker rooms. Mallen said, “We don’t
let the girls use the bathroom in the locker
room anymore. Instead, we take them in
the hall [bathroom].”
However, the precautions teachers
have taken, Mallen finds, are not fool
proof. “It’s not completely effective; the
gym leader locks the back door, but then
a dancer will come in to use the bathroom
and go out the back door [unlocking it].”
Mrs. Marcia Berke, physical
education department, added, “There’s
a problem [with theft] no matter what
school is involved.”
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4emperatures are dropping and the
first snowflakes of the season have
fallen. Most people take this as an
opportunity to grab a blanket and a warm
cup of hot chocolate and camp out in
front of their fireplace. Not senior Emilia
Czyszczon. She’s been gearing up for
snowboarding season ever since the first
signs of winter settled in.
Czyszczon’s love for trying new
things is what first sparked her interest in
snowboarding. She wanted to bring her
experiences to Res, so she recently
started the Ski Club.
“I know people at Maine East
High School that go on ski trips
through the school, and I thought
Res should give it a try,” Czyszczon
said.
Czyszczon grew up around
winter sports. “My dad and brother
liked to ski, but I hated it so I never
went with them. I always wanted
to try snow boarding but my mom
never let me because she thought
it was too dangerous,” Czyszczon
said.
Mrs. Czyszczon said,
“Snowboarding is a dangerous
sport. Usually when you hear
about skiing accidents, it’s caused
by snowboarders. And hardly any
snowboarders wear helmets.”
When Czyszczon’s mom allowed her
brother to go snowboarding for the first
time, Czyszczon was furious. She said, “I
finally convinced her that she was being
unfair, so she let me go with a cousin. I was
so excited, but then I learned how hard it
really is.”
Her first time on the slopes didn’t go
so well. Trouble getting up, the bruises,
and the countless falls did not leave her
discouraged. Through all the frustration,
Czyszczon managed to come out with a
positive attitude.
“I fell in love with snowboarding after
the very first time. It was difficult, but I got
the hang of it eventually,” Czyszczon said.
On a regular day of snowboarding,
Czyszczon wakes up at 5 a.m. to drive three
hours to Cascade Mountain, near Wisconsin
Dells. She goes with her dad who usually
skis and a few friends outside of school.
“I like going earlier because there are less
people on the slopes and the snow is still
fresh. It’s a lot more peaceful and enjoyable
that way,” Czyszczon said.
Mr. Czyszczon has been very
supportive of his daughter’s interest in
snowboarding. He said, “I want her to
experience as much as she can, even if it’s
something risky. I love watching her from
the bottom of the slopes, and she’s getting
better with each time we go.”
Czyszczon goes 15 times a season,
which is from December to March. “I try
to get out as much as possible, but it gets
difficult because all the good ski resorts are
far away,” Czyszczon said.
Last year she went to Winter Park,
Colorado. Czyszczon said, “I was terrified
at first because the mountains are huge. But
it was a lot of fun, and I finally got my own
board.”
Although Czyszczon has never
been in any serious accidents, she’s
had a few close calls. While in
Colorado she went down the wrong
trail on the backside of a mountain
and fell down a twenty foot drop.
Fortunately she was unharmed and
learned to be more cautious.
As president of Ski Club,
Czyszczon is in charge of planning
the January ski trip. The meetings
are mostly for discussing plans
about the trip and how to publicize
it around Res.
“We are going to see what
the turnout is for the first trip and
hopefully be able to plan a few
more this year, Czyszczon said. She
hopes that including Notre Dame and
St. Patrick High Schools will encourage
more girls to participate.
“It’s a really fun experience. The thrill
of going down the slope is the best part, and
you get to be outdoors for the entire day,”
Czyszczon said. She is hoping that with
this trip, others will be able to experience
everything she has come to love about
snowboarding.
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features|money
the res banner|20|december 15, 2008
money ma(ers
Compiled by Nora Riley and Franny Flood
Students track their spending for a week
and receive money‐saving 9ps from
financial advisors
Senior Siobhan Barre,, junior Natalie
Rojas, and sophomore Colleen Moran
recorded their expenses for a week in order to see how much money they spend. The students’ expenses were then analyzed by Nancy Stachnick (class of ‘67), Vice President, Retail Marke<ng Manager of MB
Financial Bank, and Ashley Davis, Leadership Development Program, Retail Banking.
features|money
the res banner|21|december 15, 2008
The story: The na'on is deep in the midst of a recession, and
three girls are ge5ng money saving 'ps from the experts.
The experts: Nancy Stachnick and Ashley Davis
Where the experts are coming from: Nancy and Ashley are self proclaimed finance “geeks,” who love economics.
They are both self‐ suppor'ng women who are always looking
for ways to cut costs and save money. They also enjoy the
challenge of living well while spending less.
What the experts found: They looked at each students’ weekly expenditures, and saw a couple of paEerns
emerge. They then divided the students’ expenses into three
catergories and no'ced some trends and ways to save.
1. Food and drinks How quickly food costs add up when you are buying lunches or
snacks at the Res Cafe or at a resturaunt! You can save money here by bringing a sandwich or snacks from home for lunch,
drinking tap water or bringing your own water boEle to refill,
and limi'ng your restuarants ou'ngs.
2. Maintenance and non‐recurring costs
These expenses are for items that you only need once in a while like a cell phone charger or clothing. These costs can be
managed by predici'ng what you will need and then finding
items on sale. You can save money here by watching for store
sales, using store coupons (there have been some great ones
in the paper lately!) and pu5ng off purchases that are not vital
un'l you have saved the money for them.
3. Luxury items
Every woman loves a liEle luxury, but do you really need those tanning sessions? If you had to save money right away, this is
where the first cuts get made. It can be a fun challenge to find
affordable subs'tutes for the luxuries you are giving up. You just
have to put your mind to it, and enlist the help of your friends!
Saving Money isn’t hard
Stachnick and Davis said: Start small, have a plan, and work at it. Did you know that by star'ng a savings account with just $50
and then adding $5 a week, you would have $2,720 in 10 years
(at 2% interest, compounded monthly) Imagine what this nest
egg could be if you save more than $5 each week!
It’s cool to be a recessionista!
Stachnick and Davis said: Each one of these girls could have
saved money this week by spending differently. During this
challenging 'me, frugality is in, coupons are the new currency,
and finding new ways to use what you already own is ultra
fashionable!
Total Spending $58.02
Chicken sandwich......................$2.00
Diet Coke...................................$0.85
Tanning.....................................$5.00
Gas...........................................$7.00
Chipotle Burrito Bowl................$9.39
Tanning.....................................$5.00
2 Burrito Bowls........................$16.78
& chips and guacamole
Tanning ....................................$5.00
Tanning loTon ..........................$7.00
Cheetos ......................................$0.85
Chicken Noodle Soup..................$2.00
Tanning.......................................$5.00
Tanning LoTon............................$45.00
Chicken Sandwich.......................$2.00
Water BoWle...............................$1.00
Soup...........................................$2.00
Water BoWtle..............................$1.00
Open Gym...................................$5.00
Apple Juice..................................$1.00
Chicken Sandwich.......................$2.00
Tanning.......................................$5.00
Gatorade.....................................$1.25
Soup............................................$2.00
Water BoWle................................$1.00
Tacos ...........................................$4.00
Phone Charger.............................$25.00
Dinner..........................................$7.00
Slippers........................................$15.00
receives $100 weekly allowance
Junior Natalie Rojas
Total Spending $145.10
Senior Siobhan BarreWworks 30 hours a week, earning 10 dollars an hour
at the Norwood Park Nursing Home
McDonald’s iced coffee..............$2.00
Twilight movie Tcket..................$10.00
Sweatshirt from Res...................$25.00
Tony’s Deli Sub...........................$3.49
Tony’s pasta Salad......................$4.00
Sophomore Colleen Moran receives $20 weekly allowance
Total Spending $44.49
arts & entertainment|christmas break
the res banner|22|december 15, 2008
By Shannon Hunter
PENCIL IT INMaking the most of your Christmas break
21
Go and see the bowling team
at Morgan Park at 9 a.m. Then
later, grab some ice skates
and friends and head down to
Millennium Park to glide on the
famous rink.
Since it is three days before the
man in the red suit comes down
your chimney, make sure you
get all your Christmas shopping
done. It can get crazy, so stay
calm in all the hustle and bustle.
Then take a break and go see
the basketball team at 7 p.m.
Take a “me” day. A-er all the food, treats, and excitement
that were consumed yesterday,
you’re going to need 8me to wind down.
New Year’s
Eve! Ring
in the New
Year with
family and
friends!
Have as much fun
as you can because
tomorrow, we are back
to loads of homework,
studying for tests, and
si:ng in class for 90 minutes.
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26
27
Midterms are done! So
just relax with your friends and
a cup of hot cocoa and catch up
on all the good movies you have
missed because of this busy first semester.
Grab a scarf and miBens, take the “L” downtown, and see
the magical window display
at Macy’s. Also, support the
basketball team by aBending the home game at 1 p.m.
Take some 8me with family. Go to the Lincoln Park Zoo and
look at the lights decora8ng the fun‐filled park.
Go down to Navy Pier with
some friends and explore
the ac8vi8es at “Winter Wonderfest”.
Get all the hidden boxes from
your closet and wrap them
because there is only one more
day 8ll Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Make sure you go to
mass to celebrate Jesus’
birthday.
Spend a day in the snow. Make
a snowman, snow angels, and
have a snowball fight with friends.
Have a “pj” day and
wear just your pajamas
all day long!
Head down to one of the
amazing hot chocolate places
that Rachel and Stephanie
found! (Flip to pp. 24‐25)
It’s the start of a new
year! Make a list of
your resolu8ons and goals for 2009!
Girl’s night out. Head down to
the great Mexican restaurant
that Kelsey found with some
friends. (Flip to p. 26)
Exchange all the unwanted,
unneeded, unbelievable, and
unwished‐for gi-s that you received. A-er you make all of your exchanges, head to the
hills of Chicago to sled down the
slopes.
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2t’s the season for chapped lips, and Nivea’s new lip care “A
Kiss of Flavor” is the best way to alleviate dryness. Nivea
has sold moisturizers and facial products in the United States
for many years but introduced its European line of lip care to
the Unites States in 2008.
Unlike other lip products, A Kiss of Flavor is not sticky or
greasy, but lusciously smooth. There was no residue after I used
it, and my lips felt healthy and hydrated.
My lips were never bored with a tangy flavor like cherry and
I can only imagine that the passion fruit flavor is just as good. As
soon as I opened the tube, the delicious fruity scents made me
feel like I was in heaven.
A delicate tint of cherry red left my lips looking irresistible
and rich, after only one use. I was disappointed, however, that
the color intensified too much with subsequent application. For
a night out; it’s the perfect tint color, but for a day at school, it’s
a little overwhelming.
Those, however, who obsessively apply lip balm every
five minutes may want to consider Nivea Lip Care with no color
tint.
Nivea offers many “Kiss” products. Each one has a specific
purpose in helping your lips become healthier. “A Kiss of
Shimmer”, “A Kiss of Rejuvenation” and “A Kiss of Gloss” are
a few of the seven that they offer.
A Kiss of Flavor is used to treat chapped lips specifically.
I look forward to sampling the additional glamorous gloss and
shimmer products that Nivea offers.
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Pisterzi said, “It made my lips feel
good, and I didn’t have too apply
it a million times a day. Even
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people, it does not even last an hour
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should, and it does not feel greasy.
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Henley. Its thin tube does not appeal
to all. “It was too thin for my lips,
and I had to apply many times,”
said Pisterzi. One upside is the
flavor. “It had a very good taste,”
said Wallace. Within the small tube,
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on the market and not the crowd
favorite. “I didn’t like using my
fingers,” said Wallace. This seemed
to be the biggest turn off for most.
“I had to wash my hands more than
I usually would. But my lips felt as
soft as a baby’s butt,” said Pisterzi.
This lip balm lasted up to three hours
and really kept your lips feeling soft
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600 Davis
Evantston
847.492.8056
arts & entertainment|hot chocolate
the res banner|24|december 15, 2008
PARKING: This was our first stop in our hunt for the best hot chocolate. After just a few moments, we easily found parking half a block away from the café. DECOR: Immediately upon walking in, we fell in love with the ambiance of the café. With the sparkling, vintage chandeliers and its sophisticated black shelves topped with colorful coffee mugs, we felt right at home from the minute we entered. As we went to order our hot chocolate, we noticed the unique chalkboards that constituted as the menu. They were filled with various warm beverages including lattes, coffees, and other complimentary drinks. ATMOSPHERE: Surprisingly, for the amount of costumers that were seated, it was relatively quiet, and we were able to have a comfortable conversation. With exams just around the corner, we could not think of a better place to hold a study session complimented with a good cup of hot chocolate. Grazie is definitely worth the stop.
COST: Costing only $4.60 for two small hot chocolates, we found the pricing to be reasonable.HOT CHOCOLATE: We had the option of having our drinks with or without whipped cream which was a nice addition. Our drinks were the perfect temperature and had a great chocolatey taste. They were good, but not great.
Hun$ng for hot chocolateBy Stephanie D’Agos2no and Rachel Olinger
Grazie
6700 N Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge
773.775.3312
PARKING: Terrible. We were forced to park seven blocks away because there were no spots available near the cafe. Cold and a tad bit annoyed about our parking troubles, we entered the café.DECOR: Not nearly as pleasant as the first café. The gaudy cheetah print couches and a noisy crowd of customers lowered our expectations immensely.ATMOSPHERE: There were an extremely limited amount of tables and seats for the amount of customers present. Even if we had wanted to sit down and try to enjoy our drinks, NO seating was available in the cramped café. The cashier seemed slightly annoyed at our mere presence which was less then welcoming.COST: We placed our order, this time only ordering one cup and splitting the beverage, costing $2.35, which was reasonable.
HOT CHOCOLATE: After purchasing our drink, we were not surprised to find that it was just as disappointing as the atmosphere of the café. A watered down, not so “chocolatey” hot chocolate, was not worth the trip that we had made. It was way too hot, burning both of our tongues after waiting a good five minutes for it to cool. We then had to walk all the way back to our car, after of course, forgetting where we parked since there were three streets containing the word “green” in the names. After this experience, we decided that the best part of going to Café Mozart was our drive back home.
Grade B+
Grade D‐
arts & entertainment|hot chocolate
the res banner|25|december 15, 2008
Hot Chocolate
1747 N. Damen Ave
Chicago
773.489.1777
Alliance Bakery 1736 W Division St. Chicago 773.278.0366
PARKING: Thankfully, we found parking immediately, and only one block away from the bakery.DECOR: From the moment we entered the bakery, we were enthralled. The inventive window display had rows and rows of unique, handmade cakes. The walls were layered with adorable blue and brown wallpaper with complementary blue paint on other walls in the shop. Numerous photos of cake designs graced the walls and the gold tin-tiled ceiling was a nice finishing touch. If this wasn’t enough to entice our interest, rows and rows of sweets and snacks were displayed before us in old fashioned glass showcases, each with concise descriptions and original presentations. To name a few, there was chocolate bread pudding, salads, brownies, yogurt, flourless chocolate cake tarts, fruit tarts, and many more delectable dishes.
ATMOSPHERE : U p o n entering, it was obvious that we had found a quaint little side bakery café with unique taste. Even though the bakery was spacious, it was full of customers.COST: A small hot chocolate costs only $2.25.HOT CHOCOLATE: With the choice of what kind of milk we wanted, we could definitely see that this hot chocolate offered some healthy alternatives. As we watched the server squeeze chocolate sauce on top of our order, we could smell the delicious aroma. The splendid mixture of pure chocolate and milk provided the drink with the perfect thickness and consistency. By far, it was a great cup of the soothing classic!
PARKING: Since we were in a fabulous mood from just leaving Alliance Bakery, we could not wait to continue on to Hot Chocolate. We even found parking right around the corner where the restaurant was located. DECOR: We were struck with the overwhelming scent of hot chocolate. The décor included frosted ceiling lights, circular tables matched with sleek little black chairs, and modern oval mirrors about two feet apart on the walls. The bar area was covered with glasses and bottles, and the counters were covered with coffee and espresso machines. ATMOSPHERE: The feel of the restaurant was very modern and sophisticated with its innovative style. The slight buzz of the restaurant made you want to sit right down and enjoy.COST: While the price was
seemingly steep compared to the other locations, $6.63 for one cup,we were drawn in by the outstanding flavors and aromas of the hot chocolate. HOT CHOCOLATE: Even though we tried the “medium” hot chocolate and a “Mexican” hot chocolate, many different variations of the drink are served. Out of all of the places we visited, this location had the best hot chocolate. The wholesome smooth texture immediately quenched our thirst. While the flavors were soft and delicate, the syrupy consistency of the hot chocolate was literally to die for. Hot Chocolate exceeded even our highest expectations and we plan on returning as soon as possible. We recommend that it be tried without a moment to spare.
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edge adventure at a far away boarding
school with the man of my dreams
has sadly never been an opportunity for me.
The closest I could get to that breathtaking
experience was reading Kate Brian’s devilish
drama, Last Christmas.
What I expected to be a warmhearted,
lovey-dovey Christmas novel shocked me as it
developed into a rapturous mystery novel.
Last Christmas is a prequel to Brian’s
Private series. The book follows Ariana
Osgood, Easton Academy’s well-known
“good girl”. She gets the best grades in school,
has a perfect, sought-after boyfriend, and
lives a luxurious life in Easton’s top-notch
dormitory.
A treacherous snow storm traps Ariana
at school with Easton’s charming bad-
boy, Thomas Pearson. The two commit
unimaginable acts as they try to avoid faculty
and other students.
Ariana’s inner motives are unleashed as
she becomes more attached to Thomas. Her
dangerous obsession with him leads her to
cover up her actions with lies and deceit. The
novel begins with the basis of innocence and
morality and soon unfolds into a whirlwind of
sin and indulgence.
The novel supplies the drama and scandal
that happens preceding Brian’s Private series.
Even though the book came out after her
series started, I had no trouble keeping up with
characters and the plot. I would, however,
suggest reading the Private series before
beginning Last Christmas in order to get the
full effect of suspense.
Not only was Last Christmas an easy
263 page read, but I actually found myself
constantly itching to turn every single
page. I even expected it to be a longer book
considering the events that it covered.
If you want to treat yourself to an early
Christmas present or just a winter break thrill,
I would definitely recommend Last Christmas.
Kate Brian did a phenomenal job of twisting
a good girl, prep school novel into a well-
thought out and scandalous delight.
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armadillo that greets you on the way
into the restaurant. As I walked into
the Rusty Armadillo, I felt like I was stepping
right into the Southwest. With its dimmed
lighting and rusty red walls, it’s definitely
casual dining.
This restaurant is a place where people
can enjoy their meal while having a good
time. With tvs lining the wall, you’ll be sure to
catch any game that is on. Some nights it can
get a bit loud and will most likely be crowded.
If there’s a big game, the crowd is lively and
inviting, especially on the weekends. If you
want to ditch the loud scene, I would suggest
making your way upstairs.
This room is ideal for private parties,
holding a maximum of 38. I didn’t sit upstairs
on this particular visit because I wanted to
enjoy the energy of the restaurant on the lower
level.
When seated, I was immediately served
chips and salsa. The food was outstanding,
but some items were a little pricey, like the
Monterey Shrimp which was priced at $13.00
or the Ginormous Mixed Grill for $16.00.
I ordered the Chicken Club Tacos, which
consisted of three soft flour tortillas filled with
chicken and crispy bacon, topped with lettuce
tomatoes and cheese and served with a side
of sour cream and guacamole.This dish was
priced at $9.95.
I actually enjoyed it more than I expected
because I am usually not that fond of Mexican
dining. And what I ordered wasn’t really
ethnic. What topped my meal off was the
raspberry lemonade; it was sweet and tangy.
The restaurant’s Mexican classics are tacos,
burritos, enchiladas, and chimichangas.
The tortilla pizza topped with refried
beans, meat, cheese, and jalapenos is a house
favorite.
Since the restaurant’s grand opening was
just last year, it might not be so popular yet,
but I’ve found that it’s a great little hidden
treasure, just outside the city. So stop in for
some modern takes on Mexican cooking at
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Switchfoot, you would probably get
something that sounds a lot like David
Cook.
After graduating from his band, Midwest
Kings, the newest American Idol champ
makes his debut on his radio friendly,
alternative, self-titled album. With almost
every song co-written by Cook himself, the
album contains mostly slower, John Mayer-
like songs with a classic rock edge.
Cook dedicates the first track,
“Declaration,” to his fans. It’s a high-
energized, almost rock ballad proclaiming
“you’re my inspiration as I stand alone against
the world. ‘Cause you love and you bleed and
you stole my soul to set me free.”
The next few tracks, including
Cook’s single “Light On”, are similar to
“Declaration”- basic alternative songs about
love.
Cook’s Idol legacy, however, begins with
“Bar-ba-sol”, a clever, guitar-heavy song
about suffering memory loss after a crazy
night out. The combination of Cook’s voice
and Shakespearean lyrics, “Oh, where I’ve
been sold in spite again, long before me like a
dream” makes the song even more addicting
than harmonic melody.
After “Bar-ba-sol” there is a good chance
you’ll find yourself singing with a hairbrush
along to the rest of the songs on the album
from the high-pitched, insightful yells of
“Mr. Sensitive” to the sweet, falsetto ballad
“Avalanche.”
Cook, however, has one more surprise
left. After “A Daily Anthem” there is a hidden
track.
One of the best songs on the album,
“Kiss on the Neck” is an upbeat song, similar
to “Bar-ba-sol”, about seeing someone for the
first time and feeling an automatic connection.
The next track and Cook’s single, “Time of
My Life”, declaring his Idol victory officially
ends the album.
Although his songs sound almost entirely
the same, Cook’s catchy lyrics, flawless voice,
and addictive melodies show potential for
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3n Four Christmases, Kate (Reese
Witherspoon) and Brad (Vince Vaughn)
are a typical modern couple who live in the
San Francisco area. Determined to hold off
on marriage, they are happy being together
without the wedding bells and certainly do
not show any interest in having children.
Estranging themselves from their parents and
siblings over Christmas season, they each
invent an exotic charity project to keep them
as far away as possible from their families.
In Brad’s words, “You can’t spell families
without ‘lies’.”
Unfortunately, their plan is foiled
when their flight to Fiji is postponed and a
newscaster displays their faces on TV, which
then forces them to celebrate Christmas with
each of their divorced parents. This results in
plenty of uncomfortable situations involving
Brad’s ultimate fighter brothers and intense
dad, along with Kate’s “playful” mom, her
mom’s religious boyfriend, her nosy sister,
and her compassionate dad.
Enduring awkwardness and humiliation,
the movie is much funnier in context, such as
when Brad’s childhood best friend announces
his feelings for his mom. The movie included
many funny scenes like this, as well as
the preacher boyfriend of Kate’s mom
encouraging their family to skip the gifts this
year and sit in a circle and discuss everyone’s
emotions. Kate’s jealous sister gives her a
hard time about being “cootie Kate” and
brings out the embarrassing family pictures to
add a humorous twist. Full of hilarious jabs
and good laughs, it still hinted at the typical
love story of perfection in the beginning,
drama and hidden secrets unfolding towards
the middle, to everything working out for the
best in the end.
This comedy exhausted me by watching
them exert a lot of energy to cope with their
families. However, the size difference between
Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn led to
an awkward camera angle. The embarrassing
childhood photos and deranged siblings,
however, were some of the highlights of the
movie.
All in all, it was predictable, but was
still a witty and entertaining movie. One
precaution though, after being sucked into the
I-hate-my-family spriit, please think long and
hard before bringing up Brad’s “can’t spell
families without ‘lies’” quote at a holiday
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changing the subject and having
trouble focusing happens to
everyone from time to time. It
is not as easily controlled for some
teenagers, and it interferes with their
daily life at home, in school, and in social
settings. Attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder has affected Rachel Styck, senior,
and Catherine Gillespie, freshman.
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ACP Consultants, Ltd., in Park Ridge said,
“The way to properly diagnose someone is
first rule out what it’s not – rule out that
everything is not due to medical conditions,
learning problems, emotional problems, or
family problems.”
Styck took a monitored computerized
test to find out she had the disorder.
“My mom took me for neurofeedback
as a child. It was a test that basically graphed
my brainwaves as I read books and took
tests,” said Styck. At age eight, se was
officially diagnosed with ADHD.
Gillespie was diagnosed with ADHD
last December. “My teachers in 8th grade
thought that I had a huge problem listening,
so they told my parents. They took me to
a counselor to look into the problem. She
asked me questions and observed me as
I sat there and she watched me play with
bricks. After that, she diagnosed me and
prescribed medication.”
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Jaksa, ADHD
centers psychologist. “Consequently, some
people are diagnosed when they shouldn’t
be, and some people who do have ADHD
are not diagnosed or are misdiagnosed with
depression, anxiety disorders, personality
disorders, and so on.”
Marielle Jennings, freshman,
was misdiagnosised. Her parents
filled out a survey about a year and a
half ago that showed positive for
ADHD, and has been taking a
medication.
Recently, Jennings was
retested at Northwestern
University.
“I took a lot of reading
assessment, common sense,
and listening skills tests,”
she said.
The testing process took
two days, and the results
were different than she had
expected. “I always thought
I had ADHD because I
am very easily distracted.
I can never finish telling a
whole story. I have trouble
focusing in class, and I
change the subject very
often,” said Jennings. The
test showed that she does not
have ADHD but has a difficult time
memorizing and processing information.
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affected my daily life that much. I just get
in trouble in class and with my parents a lot
because I talk and can’t stay focused.”
Styck feels differently. “I feel having
ADHD impacts my daily life a lot, but I
don’t let it get to me,” said Gillespie.
She easily forgets about assignments
and often needs
her teachers
to repeat
in format ion .
“When I’m
not on my
m e d i c a t i o n ,
there is a huge
difference. I
have trouble focusing even when I am on
my meds, and without them, things are ten
times worse,” said Styck.
Trying to keep herself occupied is
always a challenge. “I get hyperactive for
no apparent reason. I constantly have to be
doing something in class whether it’s just
singing to myself or tapping my foot,” said
Styck.
Gillespie said, “Not a lot of people
know that I have ADHD. However, when I
tell people, they are not surprised.”
Gillespie is involved in the Strategies
for Academic Success (SAS), program at
Res.
“I like SAS. It helps me a lot when I’m
having a hard time staying focused when it
comes to my school work. Ms. Riggs helps
me stay organized and on top of things.”
Ms. Heather Riggs, SAS department,
said, “SAS is part of the student’s schedule.
I identify their needs and where and when
they need help, and then I help them to go
out and get it.”
Gillespie and Styck both admit that at
times they have used their ADHD to their
advantage.
“When I get in trouble with my parents
or forget things when I’m with my friends
or something like that, I sometimes quckly
just say, ‘Not my fault I have ADHD’,”
said Gillespie.
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I was at Six Flags I told them I had
ADHD and would go insane if I had
to stand in a long line so they instantly
gave me that pass to get to the front
of all the lines. That worked like a
charm.”
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themselves about the dangers
associated with taking my Ritalin,”
said Styck.
“When I drive, I have to make sure
that I am on my medicine because it’s
dangerous if I don’t because of the way
I get distracted. Without being on my
medicine, I could get into an accident
easier. My mom also makes me drive
with the radio off all the time.”
Ritalin, Adderall, and other
prescribed drugs for ADHD can be
harmful if not taken as directed by a
doctor.
Styck said that, according to her
doctor, ADHD medicine would have a
reverse effect on those who do not have
the disorder. If a person is prescribed with
the medication, it calms them down, but
if they are not, it usually speeds them up,
making them more hyperactive.
Stimulant medications are often
prescribed for ADHD. Graham said, “One
of the problems with stimulants is they
are easily abused. Kids who take them get
approached by others who want to take
them and that is the problem.”
“My mom hides my pills and counts
them to make sure I don’t give them to
anyone,” said Styck. “Around the time
of the ACT people would ask me for my
Ritalin because they heard it would
help them focus and do better.”
Jaska said, “Certain things can make
ADHD symptoms worse, for example
sleep deprivation and marijuana use,
which makes it particularly important for
teens with ADHD to get enough sleep and
avoid recreational drug use.”
Gillespie said, “When I first started
my medication my doctor kept telling me
that I can’t drink, I can’t smoke, I can’t do
drugs and things like that.”
*"+),-."/0There are many ways to seek help
when dealing with ADHD. Besides the
typical doctor prescribing medication,
there are psychologists, social workers,
life coaches, educational specialists,
and more.
“Most people with ADHD
have difficulty with organization,
forgetfulness, planning and
prioritizing, time management,
and procrastination. These are all
behavior skills that can be taught in
counseling,” said Jaska.
Riggs helps her students with
tasks in everyday life, especially
in school. “My main goal is to
make the students an advocate for
themselves. Some of the girls just
sit down and do their work and ask
for help whereas others need more
one on one help.”
Riggs helps her students to be
more proactive and go visit their
teachers and seek help on their
own. She said, “Sometimes it is
more of a mechanical issue. They
want to do their work but they just
don’t know where to start.”
Riggs services are available
to everyone. She said, “I think that
nobody really knows what I do. I’m
here for all students whether they
have a small question, big question, or a
request.”
Graham said, “If teens think they
have this disorder, I suggest that they talk
to their parents and tell them the concerns
they are having like a hard time focusing
or not being as efficient as they should. I
would then recommend a psychologist to
evaluate them.”
“ADHD cannot be ‘cured’ but it
can be managed with understanding and
proper treatment,” said Jaska. “Finally
it should be understood that the biology
of ADHD also involves many positive
qualities. Many people with ADHD are
highly creative, high energy, and very
sensitive emotionally.”
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old when my dad lied about my age and signed me up for my
first organized sport. It was peewee softball-coach’s pitch. And
yep, you guessed it; my dad was the coach.
One of my dad’s goals in life was to share his deep love and
passion for sports with me and my older sister, Becky. He had us
try everything from basketball to ballet. No joke.
By age six, I knew how to shoot a basketball, kick a soccer
ball, cast the perfect fishing line, hit a softball, and throw a
football, as well as any boy I knew (if not better). As for the “girly”
sports, my dad also made sure I could complete a halfway decent
pirouette. This was, of course, only possible with the help of my
ballet instructor.
Looking back, it’s impossible to describe how much I appreciate
what my dad did for Becky and me. I’m not just talking about him
getting us involved in sports. Raising us on his own (with the help
of my grandma Eleanor), my dad made us his number one priority
and sharing his love of sports with us just came with the territory.
Although I have to say getting us into ballet wasn’t one of his
greatest ideas.
I couldn’t tell you where I would be with out him stepping up
and teaching me things on and off the playing field.
He has inadvertently taught me so many life lessons through
his love of sports:
Drive to the Hoop.
Sometimes life hurts. Fouls happen. But you have to go through
the pain and hurt to get what you desire, even if it’s only going to
be worth two points.
Pass the Ball.
You can’t get anywhere alone, no matter what you may think. It’s
okay to ask for help sometimes. Be willing to give up the ball; they
may have the open shot.
Cast the line and wait.
Be patient, sit back, and relax. Someone or something will
eventually come along and bite that worm.
Take one for the team.
Life is about sacrifices-something my dad knows a lot about. You
may need to forfeit something of importance to you. It’s kind of
like laying down the sacrifice bunt.
Throw the Hail Mary.
There’s not much to it. Sometimes all you can do is toss it all in the
air and hope for the best.
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5 swear I have a normal family.
I have 14 sisters. We support each other when we’re on the
line, and when one of us struggles, we all struggle.
I also have a guardian- someone who teaches me right from
wrong. She has taught me how to deal with pressure and how to
defend myself against the toughest offenders.
If you haven’t guessed it yet, I’m not talking about my normal
family—the one that consists of my mom, dad, and two older
brothers. I’m talking about my basketball family.
In many ways, we fit the mold of any conventional family. We
eat meals together, play together, and spend almost every waking
moment together. Before a grueling two hour practice, we lounge
in the locker room or lecture hall, talking about everything from
our countless blisters to how the suicides we ran the night before
threatened to put us in wheelchairs.
On game days, we wake up at 11 a.m., and it’s off to the gym.
After a shoot around and an inspiring pep talk from Coach, we
pack fourteen girls into two or three cars and head to Uptown Park
Ridge for lunch. I’m pretty sure the workers at Potbelly’s have
quiet fits of anxiety when they hear our gang of swooshy pants and
loud voices walking through the door. As we reload into our clown
cars, it’s off to Caitlin Olijnyk’s house where we spend the next
two hours before game time.
In reality, the best thing about my team is that I have the
support and love of not just one family but two. Even through
rough times, my teammates never leave my side.
Just as my senior year season started, I found out I couldn’t
play for a full week (not for grades or facebook reasons, just to be
clear). This meant I had to miss the first two games of our season.
I didn’t get to put on my uniform or run out with my team for the
first time, and I didn’t get to experience the indescribable feeling
of being a senior playing my last first game.
My team and my coach were nothing short of amazing as I
had to walk out of my practice that day. They let me know how
much they wished I was with them and what a shame it was that I
was sitting out.
On Nov. 21, the day I’d circled in my calendars as my first
game, I sat in the uncomfortable wooden bleachers surrounded
by parents and spectators. Feeling out of place and embarrassed
in my Northface jacket and team travel pants, I struggled to hold
back tears. As I painfully waited for my team to run out, Jamie
Teichmann ran up to me, gave me a huge, sisterly hug, and said,
“Don’t shed a tear. We wish you were with us, but you’ll be back
before you know it.”
This love from my teammates helped keep my sanity intact.
I think my coach said it best when she called me one night
during the week of my suspension and said, “We’ll get through
this.”
It wasn’t just me that had to get through one of the worst weeks
of my life; my entire team was getting through it with me. And six
weeks into our season, I realize that my coach’s words were true.
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5he bowling team is back and ready to build on last year’s
success. The past two years the team has won the GCAC
championship. This year’s number one goal is to have a
threepeat, according to Rick Clark, varsity coach.
Captain Brooke Dahm, junior, is excited to be back together
with the team. Last year Dahm was named “Top Player of the Year”
and is looking to defend her title. Leading by example, Clark looks
at her for leadership and can only expect the best. “When she goes,
the rest of the team follows,” Clark said.
Clark’s number two goal is to qualify for state as a team. Clark
will receive much help from Carol King, new JV coach. Having
bowled in college and still continuing her bowling career in a
handicapped league, she has worked for the school for twenty-four
years in the accounting department and is a huge fan of athletics. “I
think she was a good choice. She knows what she’s talking about
and will be a great asset to the team,” Dahm said.
As Clark begins his third year coaching, he is still looking for
much improvement. Practices are more demanding, and he asks
a lot more from the team. Clark is more serious this year and is
starting to keep track of statistics, such as pocket hits, and is doing
different things to help out on their weaknesses.
“He’s having us practice our spares more. I think it is very
helpful because spares win games,” said Alyssa Doyle, junior.
“We’ll play games like trying to hit different amount of pins each
time. It’ll really help us out in the end.”
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,ith music blasting in the gym and various passing drills
being perfected, it’s clear that the basketball season has
begun.
Ms. Kerry Durham, varsity head coach, has high expectations
for this season. “We are coming off on one of the most successful
seasons in school history. We won conference for the first time
since 1977 and won our fifth consecutive regional championship
last year,” said Durham.
Unlike any other season, the varsity basketball team has
a roster of eight seniors. “Seniors bring a lot of experience and
leadership on and off the court. This is a very special group of
players who have tough shoes to fill,” said Durham.
Kelly McKay, senior captain, said, “I’m a senior, so from my
experiences on varsity, I will influence my younger teammates to
work to achieve the same confidence.”
The team’s 1-6 record has not left them discouraged. McKay
said, “We’re upset about our record, but we’re going to use it as a
learning experience to improve.”
Jamie Teichmann, senior, believes the team’s record “is a
challenge and an obstacle we have to get past, but we’re ready to
work hard.”
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a look back|christmas dance
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