Issue 3 December 19, 2019

Dthev [email protected] ADecember 19, 2019 Volume XVIII - Issue 3

Senior Tea: Page 2 Delaware Valley High School - Milford, Pa.

Opinions 4 Community News 10 World News 11 Arts & Literature 12 Science & Technology 13 Entertainment 14 Sports 15

Empty Bowls event brings in close to $1,000 for pantries
BY ALLIE O’TOOLE students that were displayed on the tables. local businesses including Balch’s, Fáilte’s students.
Arts & Literature Editor Over 10 soups were donated. Many and the Dimmick donated many di erent “I could not do this without the
soups. Sta members, parents, food classes
On Dec. 13, the ceramics classes Allie O’Toole /Del.Aware and the Warrior Cafe also donated soup. Warrior Cafe, food classes and the
taught by Mrs. Tricia Kaylor and Mrs. custodial sta . ey helped me very much
Krystine ompson worked hard to Senior Ciara Dindiyal fills bowl with “ is was my rst time coming to and made this experience very smooth,”
bring Empty Bowls back for the ninth chili donated by Andrew Ingemi and Empty Bowls. It was a great experience. Mrs. Kaylor said.
consecutive year. the Warrior Cafe. I de nitely recommend going. e soups
and the environment were amazing. I’m Every year there is a theme used to
Students worked endless hours to glad that our school participates in this create the bowls. is year was a folded
make over 100 bowls that were all sold. activity as it is for an amazing cause,” slab bowl with glaze. With approximately
During all lunches, the ceramics room was senior Jesse Russotto said. 115 students in ceramics, there were many
bowls sold and enjoyed.
lled with students and sta supporting is year, Empty Bowls raised $933.
the cause. is money will be donated to Holy “Empty Bowls brings the whole
Trinity Lutheran Church in Dingmans community together for a really good
e room was decorated for the Ferry, Ecumenical Food Pantry in Milford cause. We all worked very hard on our
holiday season with paper snow akes, and another organization by choice of the bowls, and we are excited that this
lights and the ceramic bowls made by the tremendously helps the community,” said

Women in STEM students

represent DV in Massachusetts

Door decorating contest puts BY NATALIA LISZKA mystery architecture challenge and a
school in holiday spirit Entertainment Editor pre-made engineering event. e team
consisting of Cauchi, Panetta and Williams
During the month of December, faculty and students worked on crafting On Dec. 7, six students from Delaware placed third in the architecture challenge,
themed doors for the annual door decorating competition. The competition Valley competed in a STEM competition and the team with Kuddar, Marquez and
is hosted by Rachel’s Challenge and Student Council. This year’s theme was in Bedford Massachusetts. Vogel came in rst place in the engineering
“A Walk Down Memory Lane.” The doors were decorated with anything from event. Both teams placed in the top third
Pac-Man to Barbies and “Fairly Odd Parents” to “Full House.” The end of the e two teams comprised of juniors overall.
competition is Dec. 20 and the winner will be given a $35 gift card. In the Kaleigh Kuddar, Laura Marquez, Abigail
picture is the media center’s door which is “Sesame Street” themed. Vogel, Alice Cauchi, MacKenzie Panetta “I was so happy to go and spend a day
Photo and caption by Mia Van Wie and Hannah Williams and were led by with other students with the same interests
computer science teacher Miss Jessica and was a great weekend for being with
: @del.aware : @TheDelAwareNews Hubal and physics teacher Mr. Steve other girls of science,” said Williams.
Rhule.
“ e female students that have
“ is competition allows our students participated in this competition in the
to enhance their collaboration and past have communicated to me that it was
communication skills as well as develop a very positive experience for them, and I
their critical thinking and helps them should continue to do whatever I can to
achieve goals to prepare them for STEM keep this opportunity available for future
DV students,” said Mr. Rhule.
elds that are usually male-dominated,”
said Miss Hubal. is experience was made possible by
Mr. Rhule’s and Miss. Hubal’s Pop-Tart
ere were four events including fundraiser customers.
science trivia and problem solving,a

Page 2 Del.Aware - December 19, 2019

School News
Senior class chooses superlatives for annual Senior Tea
‘Class Loudest’
BY JOLIE FRAGGETTA Ashley Thalassinos
Community News Co-Editor and Daniel
Jorgenson stay
Last Friday, the senior class gathered in quiet while being
the 11/12 lunch room seventh period. Here, presented their
they were given iced tea and cookies while award.
the senior superlatives were announced.

‘Class Clowns’ Tarna Batelman ‘Class Brains’
and Tommy Porco accept their Virginia Yost and
award with a smile and frown Tim Lloyd pose
showing off their personalities. professionally for
their award.
‘Best Buds’ Heather Starr and Katie ‘Class Couple’
Nagrowski as well as Angus Muttee Emma Boyd and Photos and captions by Jolie Fraggetta
and Jack Lutfy accept their award Anthony Decker
by comically wrapping their arms hug each other Mrs. Leslie Lordi
around each other. lovingly as they and Mr. Kevin
are named class DeVizia were voted
couple. ‘Most School
Spirited’ and
Class of 2020 votes on teacher superlatives showed their spirit
with pom poms.
BY MIA VAN WIE
Opinions Editor

During lunches on Dec. 10, the class of 2020
voted for Teacher Tea. e Del.Aware constructed a
list of superlatives for teachers that included ‘Class
Clown,’ ‘Class Loudest,’ ‘Most School Spirited,’
‘Class Couple’ and ‘Best Dressed.’

Mrs. Chelsea Sweeney and Mr. Dave Peters ‘Class Loudest’ was
were recognized as ‘Best Dressed.’ presented to Mrs.
Laurie Osczepinski
‘Class Couple’ and Officer Mark
was given to Moglia.
Mr. Jeff and
Mrs. Chelsea Shatt and Mr. Andrew Mrs. Raycharlyn
Rupp were voted ‘Class Clown.’ Krasulski. In May
the couple is
celebrating their Compiled by Emily Herold and Jolie
10-year wedding Fraggetta
anniversary. Photos and captions by Mia Van Wie

Student Council hosted its annual food drive this November and collected over 3,000 items for the Ecumenical
Food Pantry of Pike County, Blooming Grove Food Pantry and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Del.Aware - December 19, 2019 Page 3

School News
Former MMA fighter inspires BCO interacts with
student body at assembly special guest drummer
BY GABBY LEE “Every one of you is responsible for your BY LUCIA VITANZA more things about percussion and
News Editor life. Period. Life will keep throwing stu at you
so just keep going,” said Brenneman. World News Editor drumming.
Lantz grew
On Nov. 14, former MMA ghter Charlie Out of college, Brenneman was a junior On Nov. 26, up in Milford
“ e Spaniard” Brenneman spoke to all classes high Spanish teacher, but he realized he missed
about lifelong learning and perseverance. his life of wrestling and began training to ght Dr. Irene Lantz’s and graduated
son, Kendall Lantz, from Delaware
Brenneman took the two professionally. Afterward, came and performed Valley High
hours he had to talk to the he was a MMA ghter
students about kindness for eight years until he in front of the 9/10 School. He
band, chorus and then went on
and empathy as well. realized his true passion was orchestra students to graduate
He took his personal inspiring students to reach
experiences from teaching, their full potential. during 6th period. from LACA’s
Dr.Lantz Musical
professional ghting and After giving back- discussed what it Institute in
becoming a public speaker to-back presentations, he
to show students what invited the students to was like going to Lucia Vitanza/Del.Aware 2006. From
school for music. He there, he
talent and hard work can go take pictures and talk also spoke about the Seniors Dom Dijan and Gary Dean started to teach
get them in the end. to him. Later that day, truth on becoming posed with professional dummer
Brenneman had nine Gabby Lee/Del.Aware he visited each lunch to Kendall Lantz. at the School of

Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman personally connect with musically involved in Rock in Clark,
books, his UFC belt and inspires students to just keep
gloves lined up in the front going and to follow their dreams. students. a band and what it takes to become New Jersey. He currently teaches
widely known. there, as well as tours with the band
of the auditorium. He used “I thought his entire talk He talked one-on-one with e Reign of Kindo as the drummer.
these items to tie in the theme of perseverance was inspiring, especially how he kept ghting
and hard work. ese items had students more even after he got knocked out. He didn’t quit,” the students in percussion. ey Lantz has been with Kindo since
were able to see him play and learn January of 2019.
intrigued in his message. said sophomore Ryan Battaglia.

Jr. Parent Night to aid with Inquiring Photographer

pathways after high school WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON?
BY VICTORIA HOFFMANN talk about the di erent pathways after BY GABBY LEE

News Co-Editor high school,” said 11/12 guidance
counselor Mrs. Jessica Favorito.
In February, 11/12 guidance e event will cover pathways
counselors will be hosting an event such as: community college or a
for parents of juniors. e night four-year college, trade schools,
will include a general overview of military and workforce. e general
preparation and plans for students requirements within each path will
after high school. also be covered.
e counselors will be presenting Mrs. Favorito emphasizes parents
a PowerPoint to and students to “Eat food” “Hang out with my family” “I love to decorate.”
discuss what parents " We want to cover everything start making a David Loeffler Gabriella Rogers Ella Vogel
and students can list of questions Class of 2021 Class of 2023
start doing now and talk about the different or concerns they Class of 2023
such as: making a pathways after high school." would like to go
list of colleges the over at the event.
student is interested - Mrs. Jessica Favorito If any

in, start looking into parents or
campus visits and most importantly students have detailed concerns
nding dislikes and likes regarding regarding plans after high school,
future plans. guidance counselors are free to talk
It will also cover key topics such and answer questions about future “Hanging out with friends
as testing like the SATS, ACT and plans. While the date regarding the and looking at Christmas “I love to be home and hang “Sledding”
ASVAB. e search process with event is still to be determined, DV’s out with my family.” Angus Muttee and
colleges and career choices will also guidance website will provide helpful lights”
be discussed. information and details regarding the Haylee Mosser and Mr. Daniel Gonzalez Jack Lutfy
Staff Class of 2020
Juliana Llaurado
“We want to cover everything and night. Class of 2022

Page 4 Del.Aware - December 19, 2019

Opinions

Drama auditions for “Once Upon a Mattress” Ms. Monopoly: A game
will be held on Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. Auditions will that contradicts its
begin by learning a dance sequence, so please purpose
bring appropriate clothing. Then, students will
need to have a song prepared and can bring
sheet music for accompaniment. Students are In September 2019, Hasbro Games introduced yet another form
encouraged to change into formal clothing this of its famous, classic, and certainly competitive property-buying game,
portion. Contact director Caroline Lehman for Monopoly. However, this Monopoly unlike the others, is not just a remake of the
original game or even the same game with some modern upgrades, like electronic
with any questions or concerns and more recently voice banking.
at [email protected].
is game, in contrast to the others, has heavy and sexist rule changes that favor
Compiled by Kaila Dunn females over males. And yes, I said SEXIST rule changes in a Monopoly game. Ms.
Monopoly focuses on the historical and present accomplishments of women and
What is more important: their contributions to society, which is a great idea that encourages young female
talent or hard work? children to feel proud of themselves from an early age.

“Hard work is more important than talent. Even with talent, e problem however is that certain rules give females an unfair advantage in
hard work is essential in achieving success. You can achieve anything the game, strictly based on their gender. is rule deals with passing ‘GO.’ In any
you want to, as long as you dedicate hard work to your end goal.” normal Monopoly game passing ‘GO’ meant collecting $200 for every person- equal
regardless of sex, gender, race, or creed. In Ms. Monopoly, women collect $240
MICHAEL KNAPP when passing ‘GO,’ while men collect $200.
Class of 2022
ese rules are very infuriating and should be frowned upon. is game teaches
“I think talent is a great skill but hard work is more important young kids that men are less than women strictly based on gender alone. is
because it shows your dedication to what you want to do.” promotes a sexist mindset for young children that will stay with them until they
discover their true political identity, and unfortunately accepting sexism at a very
AMANDA COYNE young age may in uence their future views on the world.
Class of 2022
I understand that this is to reverse the “wage gap” experienced between the
“Hard work is without a doubt more important. Having talent genders back on men; however, the U.S. has taken major steps to decrease that
is like having the ingredients to a cake, without mixing them and gap to the point to which both genders today get paid the same amount of money
working to make them into a whole cake, they remain separate and for the same job and hours worked. e only reason this pay gap exists is because
incomplete ingredients.” women take time o work to have kids, again not a man’s fault, but this game
implies that it is.
IAN MURCH
Class of 2020 is rule of Ms. Monopoly feels like instead of steps forward to promote
“Hard work is more important than talent because a hard equality between the genders, society is going ten steps in the opposite direction.
working person can easily surpass a talented person not putting in
full e ort.” Lastly, Ms. Monopoly also contradicts its main purpose of empowering women.
TRAVIS KELLY Because of this pay increase in Ms. Monopoly, it inherently implies that women
could not compete with men in the original game, degrading women’ abilities by
creating a separate game just for women to win.

In conclusion, Ms. Monopoly promotes sexism from an early age against
men, but also degrades women in the same process. is product is disappointing
considering that Monopoly is a classic game, but is now being used for political gain.
Hasbro is truly taking steps backward from equality and creating a world in which
nobody wins.

MARK CAVALLARO
Class of 2021

D .A Class of 2022 Letter Guidelines

GABBY LEE MICHAEL NEWTON ASHLEE WILSON ALLIE O’TOOLE The Del.Aware is an administrative reviewed
News Editor Editor in Chief Managing Editor Arts & Literature Editor publication of the journalism class of Delaware
MIA VAN WIE Valley High School. The Del.Aware will print
Opinions Editor MRS. LESLIE LORDI NATALIA LISZKA acceptable letters written by current students
SHANNON DEIGNAN Adviser Entertainment Editor which may be edited or condensed for reasons
Sports Editor of libel, good taste, grammar and punctuation.
MARY QUINN SAM GARCIA Mail: Letters to the Opinions Editor, Del.
Community News Editor Aware, 252 Route 6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337
Science & Technology Editor Email: [email protected]
LUCIA VITANZA

World News Editor

Del.Aware - December 19, 2019 Page 5

School News
Mock Trial team competes at autumn invitational
BY MADISON KELLY Terrance Ring, juniors Laura on the relevancy of their objections, how believable the
Sports Co-Editor Marquez and Samantha witnesses are and the cross examination delivery. At the
Orneck. e other team was end of the competition, a team is announced the winner
On Nov. 23, the mock trial team competed comprised of juniors Zoe Elaro, based o their record throughout the day.
in the Monroe County Bar Association’s Rayne Stone, sophomores
(MCBA) annual Mock Trial Invitational at Paul and Matthew Guadagni, “Mock trial has been a really great experience
East Stroudsburg South High School. is freshmen Elana DeJesus, Brian because of the great people I’ve met and the work we do
was the club’s third time participating in this Drake, Daniel Matyushin and to prepare for competitions. It helped me build public
invitational. Hazleton Area High School won Eva Wallace. speaking skills, professionalism and discipline. I can
the competition. Paul Guadagni was named honestly say a big part of who I am today is thanks to the
Students from schools in Pennsylvania one of the top three lawyers of mock trial team,” said Elaro.
were given a ctional criminal case, the the tournament, which was the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Kim rst time anyone on the mock According to club adviser Mr. omas Bailer, even
Monroe, to study the weeks prior to the events. trial team was recognized for though the team lost, they are improving due to the new
e teams had to argue both sides of the case, Contributed photo this award. members being a lot more competitive than in the past
the plainti and defendant, in separate mock e judicial role is and working to win at their state competition in late
trials. Paul Guadagni questioned attorneys winter.
witness Eva Wallace during comprised of real
One team was comprised of seniors John the mock trial. “I joined mock trial two days before the competition
and judges who score the teams because they needed an extra witness. I didn’t know what
Babbitts, Stephen Demmo, Dominic Dijan, on how well they deliver their to expect. I was pleasantly surprised, and I ended up
William Murray, Kamila Alario, Katie Nagrowski, opening and closing arguments. ey are also judged enjoying the whole experience,” said Marquez.

Yearbook order forms are due by Dec. 20. All yearbook sales are pre-order
online only with each yearbook costing $75. Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/
SelectJob and type in the code: 11858820 to purchase a yearbook.
Puzzle FunJunior Historians participate in
Salvation Army Thanksgiving
Directions: Complete the riddles below. Be the first to report to
BY MADDY FEDUN “I like volunteering and giving back to the Mrs. Lordi in D4 after 8:00 a.m. with the correct answers to win a
Sports Co-Editor community,’’ said senior co-president Robert prize. Good luck!
Riccio. Last issue’s winner: Senior Jada Gonzalez
On Nov. 26, the Junior Historians Working alongside senior co-president
traveled to the Salvation Army in Port Jervis, Kayla Cassaro, Riccio is more than happy
to help participate in a anksgiving dinner. to spend his free time volunteering for the 1. I am white and beautiful like snow, but I am not as

e Junior Historians Salvation Army. cold as ice. Who am I?
unloaded cars full of e Salvation
turkeys, pies and other Army dates back to
food. All donations were 1865, where its history 2. You can only do this every four years over snow
made by the community.
began in East England. or ice, people do their very best to claim their price.
As the line began to e Salvation Army What am I?
grow outside, the Junior Social Services of
Historians cooked mashed Greater New York,
potatoes and opened jars also known as SSGNY, 3. I may stand out like a sore thumb, but I can make
of cranberry sauce to currently manages 46 a dark room glow and guide others to keep the presents
serve. e Salvation Army
social service programs. coming on a continuous flow. What am I?
had tables spread around eir goal is to feed,
the room with fall colored clothe and house the
table cloths. At 12 p.m. Maddy Fedun/Del.Aware needy while providing 4. I am rich but I cannot be poor, I can be dark and I
the doors opened and Chrisitan services. can be white, I can be hot or I can be cold but having
people began to slowly Junior Historian junior Connor too much of me can make you a little jittery. What am
make their way in. LaMarca prepared butter for the ere are many I?
Thanksgiving Dinner held by the ways to help the
An assembly line was Salvation Army on Nov. 26.
Salvation Army to
made near the kitchen continue providing
and the Junior Historians services. People can 5. What do Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin all have in
helped serve the food onto everyone’s plate. help out by volunteering, donating goods, common?

Each person was only allowed one serving becoming a bell ringer or providing gifts for Compiled by Mary Quinn
because the food needed to feed everyone. the holidays.

Del.Aware - December 19, 2019
School NewsPage6
Chamber choir graces Jazz Band rejoices in

community with holiday tunes annual winter concert
BY ASHLEE WISLON BY LUCIA VITANZA Mrs. Tina Reece described as interesting
Managing Editor World News Editor common tunes presented in a new way
produced by the students.
On Dec. 6 the jazz band put on a e songs featured were “My
On Dec. 14, the chamber choir visited three local places in the community to winter themed annual concert at the high Favorite ings” from e Sound Of
share their holiday joy and talent. ey Music, “Comfort and Joy,” “Nocturne,”
went to Belle Reve Senior Living in the school. “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!”
morning, followed by a trip to Grey Sophomore Toby Shedd e show was and “Solvejg’s Song” from e Peer Gynt
Towers at 11 a.m. and appeared for their Suite. e band closed the night with a
nal performance of the day at St. introduced with junior zydeco style version of “Joy to the World.”
Matthew’s Church in East Stroudsburg Domenick Sanducci Zydeco music style evolved in Southwest
that evening. on guitar and vocals, Louisiana by French Creole speakers
At Grey Towers, the group assembled senior Gary Dean and blends blues, rhythm and blues and
on a grand staircase to perform a multitude indegenious Louisianian music.
of songs, including “Fum, Fum, Fum,” on drumset and
“Jingle Bells” and “SilentAshlee Wilson/Del.Aware Night,” sophomore Toby Featured soloists included seniors
which were all met with Members of the chamber choir loud applause from Shedd on bass Gavin Brazanskas on trombone, Kyle
the crowd. e group performed holiday songs. also sang renditions playing “I Saw You Ziemba on tenor saxophone and Dean
of holiday carols that the audience had Standing ere” on drumset; juniors Aidan Sykes on
the opportunity to join in on. by e Beatles. trumpet, Danny Zhivkovich on tenor
“It [the event] reminded me of how many talented students we have in our school. saxophone, Josh Caraballo and Mike
ere were certain songs that gave me chills. I also enjoyed the part where the audience The Asprea on alto saxophone and Sanducci
was invited to join in,” said senior Alexis King. musicians on guitar; sophomores John Zirpoli on
then piano, Matt Cortes on alto saxophone
went
on to
play
s i x and Shedd on bass.
Chorus, orchestra perform winter “I felt like it was de nitely one of our
songs better concerts. We are a close group and
BY VICTORIA HOFFMANN sommeil de L’Enfant.” that it makes playing with each other easy.
News Co-Editor Next a Nigerian Carol, via Olatunji
ere were no very bad or very good
On Dec. 13, the high school chorus and Whalum’s “Betelehemu” was songs; just overall consistency within
and orchestra performed their annual performed with solos from senior Ian the whole performance. It was in general
winter concert. Murch and sophomore Jade Cook. Lastly, a good concert. For the next concert, I
“Veni, Veni Emmanuel” by Richard hope for everyone to help make us reach
e chamber
chorus started with Robert Rossi was sung our true potential and play to the best
their classic rendition accompanied by the St. of our abilities,” said Dean.
Patrick’s Church bell
of “Ava Maria” by choir.
Nathaniel Dett and Choir director Mr.
“ e Word Was God”
Band concert rescheduledRichard Horst said he
by Rosephanye Powell. was proud of the choir’s
e concert choir
after ice storm impacts areaimprovement from the
continued the show previous concert. BY NATALIA LISZKA
with Franz Joseph After the chorus
Haydn and Patrick nished their Entertainment Editor
Victoria Hoffman/Del.Aware
Leibergen’s “Gloria,” Chorus harminizes together as performance, the Due to inclement weather, the annual winter band concert will be rescheduled
David Lantz III “ e they perform “Gloria.” chamber orchestra to early January. After preparing for over three months, the band will play a mix of
Sounds, e Silence.” swept in with holiday pieces such as “ e Nightmare Before Christmas” arranged by Michael Brown,
e boys of chorus performed Randall Sebastian Bach’s “Christmas ‘POP’ Sing-a-long” arranged by James D. Ployhar, “ e Polar Express”
ompson’s “Stopping by Woods on a “Contrapunctus” and Imagine Dragon’s arranged by Jerry Brubaker, “ eme and Fugue from e Young Person’s Guide to the
Snowy Evening.” “Radioactive.” e seventh period Orchestra” arranged by Richard L. Saucedo, “Of Blood and Stone” arranged by Julie
Randall ompson’s “Bright Morning orchestra performed Mozart’s “Overture Giroux, “We May Rise” arranged by Preston Hazzard as well as “Minor Alterations No.
Stars” was performed with solos by senior to Lucio Silla,” Richard Williamson’s 2: Carols from the Dark Side” by David Lovrien.
Laurel Brower, juniors Jon Reome and “Yuletide Carols for Strings,” Arcangelo Featured soloists in these pieces include senior Michael Newton, juniors Priya
Bailey Shay. e girls in chorus continued Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” and Elliot Ramkissoon and Danielle Dierksen, sophomore Andre Phillips and freshman Rebecca
the performance with Ron Je ers “Le Del Borgo’s “Greensleeves Variant.” McFeely.

Congratulations to juniors Evelyn Hupka and Jennifer Yulfo and
eighth grader Charlie McClain for making District 10 Band!

Del.Aware - December 19, 2019 Page 7

School News
XC team hosts 7th annual Turkey Trot Teacher
Feature:
Participants donated 358 total items for local food pantries. Mr. Brian
and is a great way for us to fundraise for Participants were
BY SHANNON DEIGNAN equipment that we need during the entire encouraged to donate
Sports Editor season,” Russo said. non-perishable items
at the race that the
e cross country team hosted the 7th Following Russo’s nish was DV alum
annual Turkey Trot 5K race at the high Zachery Nekich with a time of 18:28:34. team donated to the
school on Nov. 16. Following Nekich’s nish was junior Adam local food pantries. Watson
Approximately 238 K a n t e r m a n In total, 358 items
participants were in clocking in at were donated to the BY KAILA DUNN
Sta Writer
attendance along with 18:28:75. pantries.
many additional volunteers e rst In addition to
and sta to keep the event female to nish the prizes awarded to Mr. Brian Watson is the new
running smoothly. the race was the rst place nishers, electrical occupations teacher
Overall, junior John Ti any Leventhal T-shirt prizes were given for the CTE department, who
Russo won the race with a of Honesdale to runners who traveled came to DV in the middle of
time of 18:16:06 earning who placed tenth an hour to get to the November. Prior to coming
him a frozen turkey and a overall with a race, runners who to DV, Mr. Watson was the
rst place medal. Shannon Deignan/Del.Aware time of 20:35:11. were under the age arson investigator for
Her rst place of ten, runners who the New York Fire Department.
Members of the cross country nish also earned traveled from a state “Being apart of FDNY really
“It was very fun to team hang out with the turkey
compete in the race. It was mascot before the race begins. her a frozen other than New Jersey, opened my eyes to electrical
nice to beat a friend that I turkey which New York or Pennsylvania work. I remember hearing one
have been trying to beat for
a while and to nally get a win. I think this was donated by Key Food Marketplace in and runners who traveled from of the re marshals say that the
event helps promote the cross country team Milford. Shohola. re was due to poor electrical
work and could have been
Dr. Bell hosts cabinet prevented,” said Mr. Watson.

After learning this, Mr.
meetings with students Watson began doing electrical
work as a side job while still
BY MIA VAN WIE also talked about features working for the FDNY.
Opinions Editor they wished the school had. Mr. Watson received an
A study hall for athletes associate’s degree in electrical
On Nov. 19, Dr. John was brought up, along with construction from SUNY Delhi
Bell met with 13 high school an honors English class in 1990 and is currently attending
students to conduct his rst being o ered to juniors and Temple University to obtain a
cabinet meeting. Dr. Bell seniors. A resource where top bachelor’s degree in education.
wants to be able to hear students of speci c subjects So far, Mr. Watson has really
from the students directly on from previous years can give enjoyed being at DV. He believes
what they think about our their emails out so other the district is terri c and the CTE
district. He wants to hear students could reach them for programs are “mind blowing”
what the students like and quick tutoring on homework with all of the equipment available
dislike about the schools, so was also discussed. Another to them.
Drama club performs he can try to use these new idea given was for there to “All my colleagues have been
ideas to improve the schools. be extra help given to seniors so welcoming and helpful in every
cabaret to raise money e cabinets are made up for college applications, aspect,” said Mr. Watson
of students from a variety whether it be an extra class or Mr. Watson is looking forward
of backgrounds to get well after school meetings where to watching his students grow and
On Dec. 13, members of the Drama Club performed acts rounded feedback. Dr. Bell students could have one- helping them develop a stronger
including a ballet pointe solo, singing solos and duets, with plans on having one of these on-one help for an extended interest in electrical work. He also
some accompanied by the piano for members of the school and meetings every marking period of time. hopes to encourage his students
community in order to raise money for their upcoming production period. “ e meeting was to get an apprenticeship in the
“Once Upon a Mattress.” Many of these acts were from Broadway extremely bene cial and trade as a summer job to help
productions, but some were jazz and others were rock and roll. During the high school opened doors for the leaders them pursue a career in electrical
meeting, the rst discussion
“I think that it was a very good bonding experience for all of the was about the things the in our school as well as those work.
performers and the audience. It allowed trust to be built and we students enjoyed about the in our administration to “I am very fortunate to be
look forward to doing another cabaret,” said junior Jon Reome. school like the new facilities, interconnect in ways that here and it is a huge blessing. I
technology, diverse and would make DV a better am looking forward to this whole
challenging classes and many place,” senior Cyan Vazquez new career and seeing what it
more aspects. e cabinet said. brings me,” Mr. Watson said.
Photo and caption by Kaila Dunn

Page 8 Del.Aware Gift GivinDecember19,2019
BY ASHLEE WILSON
Managing Editor
With the holidays quickly approaching, there are a multitude o
the perfect presents for your favorite people. From easily accessible l
there is no reason to fret over what to get for that special someone t

Compiled by Victoria Hoffmann

Compiled by Mikenzie Accetta TTHHOOUUGGHHTTFFUULL GGIIFFTTSS

Compiled by Allie O’Toole DDIIYY GGIIFFTTSS

ng SeasonDecember19,2019 Del.Aware Page 9

of different types of gifts to choose from to make sure you have
last minute gifts to projects you can complete right in your home,
this gift-giving season, no matter what their interests are.

AFFORDABLE GIFTS

SS LLAASSTT MMIINNUUTTEE GGIIFFTTSS
Compiled by Mikayla Krisanda

EDIBLE GIFTS Compiled by Mia Van Wie

Page 10 Del.Aware - December 19, 2019
Community News
New menu FBLA hosts Fall Ball at Belle Reve Senior Living
for The Grill BY ASHLEE WILSON e occasion began with a game of roughout the event, the elders were
Managing Editor balloon volleyball, which included both able to take pictures with props in the photo
pleases the volunteers and the residents. is game booth, browse the “shopping center” and
On Nov. 27, 26 members of play more personalized games with
customers Future Business Leaders of America the volunteers, such as cards and the
(FBLA) spent their Wednesday reconstructing of puzzles.
afternoon before anksgiving Many of the volunteers
BY MADDY FEDUN volunteering at the rst annual Fall appreciated the opportunity to
Sports Co-Editor Ball at Belle Reve Senior Living in interact with members of the older

My family and I went to the Milford. e goal of the event was population.
Grill located in Matamoras on to connect the younger generation of “Before learning about this
Nov. 23 to try their new menu. We high school students with the elderly project, I never really gave much
made a reservation, knowing that it residents in the community in order thought to the disconnect between
would be somewhat crowded. to combat loneliness and to bridge the di erent generations in our
the gap between generations. area. After participating in the Fall
Once we arrived, we were e volunteers arrived at Belle Ball, I realized the importance of
greeted by a nice waitress whom sat Reve at 1 p.m. to help set up the Ashlee Wilson/Del.Aware connecting with our elders and
us down at a booth immediately. decorations, the photo booth and the learning about their experiences,”
“shopping center,” which was fully FBLA members enjoyed the interactions they were said treasurer Kaleigh Kuddar.
en, we ordered drinks while they able to have with the senior citizens at Belle Reve.
gave us time to look at the menu.
I ordered a shirley temple that was stocked with clothes for the residents FBLA will be hosting another
given to me shortly after I asked for to pick from at their leisure. ese clothes was followed by a few rounds of trivia. event, the Holiday Bash, at Belle Reve on
it. were donated by FBLA members during the Finally, the residents were able to move Dec. 21.
clothing drive held by the club throughout into a separate room to enjoy snacks and
e menu had a variety of November. refreshments prepared by the volunteers.
choices and even had options for
vegetarians, like myself. e new

Animal of the MonthGrill menu had the same prices
for all food on that page, which I BY EMILY HEROLD to be kept on a leash.
found very interesting. Entertainment Co-Editor He is good with small dogs

I decided to get the Vegetable and cats, but has never really
Lovers which consisted of fried been around big dogs. He is
eggplant, sautéed mushrooms, Copper is a nine month super friendly and loves to be Annual tree lighting
onions, peppers, spinach and old beagle mix who is with people. puts community in
mozzarella cheese with a balsamic full of nothing but l o v e . holiday spirit
glaze. I also asked for a side of fries With his short and Copper can be found
to go along with my meal. smooth coat, droopy at Pike County Humane On Dec. 7, members of the Milford community hosted
ears and long tail, one Society. If you would like to the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Milford
It took exactly 33 minutes cannot help but fall in Community house.
for the food to come out for six love with him. nd out more information or Along with the ceremonial lighting of the tree, the
people. e food was hot and my are interested in Copper, Dingman Delaware Middle School chorus sang holiday
expectations were met. Copper was a stray favorites for the town. Free hot cocoa and cookies
who was found and you can nd him at 189 were available as well.
Overall, my family and I had brought into the Lee Road, Shohola, Pa While families waited for Santa Claus’ arrival by fire
a great experience at the Grill. We humane society in 18458, or you can call truck, a live nativity and holiday antique train were
were able to sit down and enjoy late October. When the humane society at
our meals without feeling rushed nobody claimed (570) 296-7654. eir
to leave. e prices were high but him, they decided hours of operation are
the service was great and when we to put him up for from 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
asked for something they made adoption. Tuesday through
sure our requests were made. e Friday, 12 p.m.-
restaurant itself was decorated for Copper enjoys 4 p.m. Saturday
quiet time and and Sunday and
anksgiving and the decor on the walks. He is a they are closed on
walls made the Grill its own. lap loving, social Mondays.

butterfly
who is

playful, displayed.
curious Families throughout the community came together for
and active. this traditional event to join in the holiday spirit.
He had some
training but still needs Photo and caption by Gabby Lee

Del.Aware - December 19, 2019 Page 11

World News
Shootings continue to wreak havoc in the U.S. Syracuse
BY VICTORIA HOFFMANN pro t organization that tracks data on mass into the debate to resolve mass shootings. University hit
News Co-Editor shootings. According to the GVA’s data, the However, the demand for change with racist
United States has had more shootings this incidents
A controversial topic in the United States year than in any other before. has increased lately, as many hope for the
United States to follow the examples set by
is gun violence. Each year more and more As the numbers of shootings rise, other countries who have experienced mass
lives are lost because of shootings and other the concerns about shootings recently.
gun-related incidents. An estimated total of measures to prevent On Dec. 13, the Czech BY ALLIE O’TOOLE
409 mass shootings has claimed the lives of such devastations Republic experienced a Arts & Literature Editor
over a thousand citizens in the United States increase too. mass shooting at a hospital
this year. More and in the city of Ostrava, roughout the month of
In other terms, there have been more more activists are within the same day the November, Syracuse University
mass shootings in the United States than days demanding a change country’s security was and area surrounding the university
in the year. to stop the ongoing boosted to avoid future experienced 12 cases of vandalism,
Mass shootings have raided multiple epidemic of mass grievances. anti-Semitic gra ti and racists
states throughout the nation devastating shootings. However, “ e elephant in the or bias related incidents. ese
places such as: schools, local stores, beaches, the dispute between Citizens gather at a mSeoumrceo: arnidarels esigihtteon room, the thing that makes incidents have caused protests,
open streets, military bases and places of those who support gun to mourn for those lost in the El us stand out among the boycotts and a sit in that lasted a
worship. control and those who Paso shooting earlier this year. 29 other high-income week.
execute their second countries, is our guns and SU o cials have been
e Federal Bureau of Investigation our weak gun laws,” said addressing and investigating the
de nes a mass shooting as a single incident amendment right to
that results in four or more deaths. However, bear arms has halted the process for resolving David Hemenway, professor of health policy incidents of racism. ey have
media outlets have their own take on the the ongoing crisis. at Harvard, who has spent much of his career boosted campus security and
de nition of mass shootings according to the Solutions such as universal background researching gun violence and control. vowed to the students and faculty:
death and injury total. checks, mental health evaluations, higher “sti er student conduct code and
e Gun Violence Archive is a non- security and other ideas have been brought more diversity in hiring.”
It took four days for SU
New Ohio abortion Buboncic Plague returns o cials to come up with an email
they sent to notify the student body
law proposed in two shocking cases that the racial slurs against African
Americans and Asians were located
BY EMILY HEROLD BY JOCLYN IRONS on two di erent oors in Day Hall.
Entertainment Co-Editor Arts & Literature Co-Editor “I do not think they take us
seriously,” said Ashley Hudson, a
In November, state representatives Ron Hood On Nov. 16, a hunter in China contracted the plague from eating wild member of Department of Public
and Candace Keller, two Republican Ohio lawmakers, rabbit causing 28 people to be quarantined. Safety Student of Color Advisory
sponsored a new bill that would end the practice of e plague is caused by a bacteria usually spread by eas. A person can Board, “both as students and
abortion in Ohio. catch the plague from an infected animal or directly from the eas themselves. people on this campus.”
According to a news release from the Right to Life Symptoms can start anywhere from one to six days after infection. e rst e school is also investigating
Action Coalition of Ohio, this bill, known as House signs include fever, chills, and weakness. ese symptoms are followed by the the claims that a white supremacist
Bill 413, looks to legally recognize an unborn fetus as a forming of buboes, swollen and painful lymph nodes under the arms, in the manifesto was being “air
person. is release also states that anyone who performs neck, or in the groin. If left untreated the bacteria will spread through the dropped” to several cellphones
an abortion would be “subject to already existing murder su erer’s body which could be fatal. in the university’s Bird Library.
statutes.” e bill also includes protection for doctors who is is the second occurrence of Bubonic plague since the event named Chancellor Kent Syverud claims
perform life-saving procedures and treatments that result e Black Death, which spread across Europe in 1346 to 1353. is event that it was a “hoax.”
in the unintentional termination of the pregnancy. killed an estimated 50 million people or 60 percent of Europe’s population. e campus DPS stated “no
Ohio state representative John Becker has stated that “Unlike in the 14th century, we now have an understanding of how this speci c threat existed and that
he is a co-sponsor of this bill. In May, representative Becker disease is transmitted,” Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda, an infectious disease local, state and federal authorities
proposed an abortion law that falsely suggested doctors physician at Stanford Health Care, told Healthline. have been noti ed.”
can reimplant ectopic pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancies “We know how to prevent it — avoid handling Students have been calling for
are pregnancies in which the fertilized egg is outside of sick or dead animals in areas where there Syverud’s immediate resignation.
the uterus. e fertilized egg cannot survive outside of the is transmission. We are also able On Dec. 5, students using the
uterus and could cause damage to nearby organs and a life- to treat patients who are infected #NotAgainSU marched to Cruise
threatening amount of blood loss. with e ective antibiotics, Hinds Hall, where Syverud’s
Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro- and can give antibiotics to o ce is located. ey delivered
Choice Ohio, stated in an interview with e Post that people who may have been hand written letters calling for his
representatives Keller and Hood had already introduced exposed to the bacteria resignation to happen before Jan.
a similar abortion ban in the previous General Assembly [and] prevent them [from] 13.
which ended up failing in both chambers. getting sick.”
“ ey want to ban abortion; they want to classify it
legally as murder,” said Copeland.

Page 12 Del.Aware - December 19, 2019

Arts & Literature
Fashion Teacher feature:
Dr. Irene Lantz
Aware: BY MICHAEL NEWTON in art education and a doctorate
Editor in Chief in expressive arts therapy and
Corduroy education. She earned the latter in
From ABC Network to the Switzerland.
Olympics, Dr. Irene Lantz is an She was hired in Delaware
BY JOLIE FRAGGETTA accomplished individual with her Valley in 2002 and teaches AP
Community News Co-Editor life centering around art. She was Art History, Foundations in Art,
self-taught, bounding from one Jewelry Design and Painting 1 and
Corduroy has been in and category of 2.
out of fashion since the 1700s art to another, “I love teaching. I love kids Her self- AP Art History hosts
when the French began to d i s c o v e r i n g sustained
wear it. e fabric came back her niche and and their authenticity. They are business of 37 Japanese Tea Ceremony
into fashion during the 1950s. u n l i m i t e d honest about who they are, and it years, Manu
During the ‘90s grunge era, talent. keeps my spirit alive.” Designs, On Nov. 13, the AP Art History class hosted its 12th
the fabric was a staple piece to After has sold to annual Japanese tea ceremony in honor of Asian art.
give any out t a bit more edge. g r a d u a t i n g - Dr. Irene Lantz the likes of The purpose of the ceremony is to create a relaxed

Corduroy was used for pants and high school, Dr. Lantz went on to Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
jackets during this time. earn her associates in marketing Moreover, her creations can be
Corduroy became very and managing at Baruch College found internationally. atmosphere between the host and its guests. The
popular again in the early 2000s. in New York City. Later, she “My varied background ritual consists of preparing and serving matcha and
Corduroy jackets came back into virtually attended Pratt Institute in provides a holistic perspective of Asian cookies to balance the bitter taste of the tea.
fashion and it became a fabric Brooklyn, New York, with a dual teaching the arts. I love teaching. “This ceremony enhances students’ knowledge of
many stores began to use. Many major in painting and art history I love kids and their authenticity. Asian culture to give them an experimental component
stores such as e Children’s and a minor in jewelry design. to facilitate their learning,” said Dr. Irene Lantz.
Place and GAP sold corduroy Furthering her career in the ey are honest about who they
are, and it keeps my spirit alive,”
pants and skirts. arts, Dr. Lantz earned a masters said Dr. Lantz.
Photo and caption by Mikenzie Accetta
Corduroy has recently come
back into style in the past few

Students prepare to dominateyears. Today it is used to make
a multitude of clothing such

Scholastic Art and Writing Awardsas skirts, pants, jackets and so
much more. BY JOCLYN IRONS
Corduroy is a versatile fabric
because it can be dressed up or Arts & Literature Co-Editor

dressed down. During the winter
months, a corduroy skirt paired e Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is an opportunity
with a sweater and boots can be for students to have their artistic and literary skills publicized.
perfect for an event or even just to ese awards have been providing recognition for teens
wear to school. Corduroy jackets with creative talent since 1923.
are also getting more popular as Local teens with all di erent artistic mediums participate
the weather gets colder. every year.
My favorite corduroy out t e Everhart Museum in Scranton, sponsors the artists of
is a long sleeve striped shirt Northeastern Pennsylvania. When artwork is submitted, the
underneath a corduroy pinafore museum curators judge the works and award the teens with a Joclyn Irons/Del.Aware
dress with slip-on Vans. gold key, a silver key, or an honorable mention. Contributed photo
This painting “Der kuss”
Corduroy is widely available e students who get awarded a gold key get their artwork This image taken of Laurel was created by Abigail
in a number of stores. ese displayed at the museum in late January and are automatically Brower titled “Wonderful Reno.
pieces can be found in American considered for national level recognition. Land” was entered in the
Eagle, PacSun and Macy’s at the portfolio “Uneasy Eyes,”
mall. For a cheaper alternative “Delaware Valley always has a good showing. We are always which was taken by Livi
in the top ve nishing schools in northeast Pennsylvania,” said Gandolfo.
the fabric can be found at art teacher Mrs. Christine Sweeney.
Walmart and many thrift stores. is year the school has 28 students taking part in the
Online sellers such as SHEIN competition. Six of those students submitted full portfolios, Joclyn Irons/Del.Aware
and Romwe also sell corduroy which include multiple pieces all in the same medium. This sculpture was
pieces at a lower price. created by Rachel
e Scholastic Art and Writing Awards has been a Lejeune in the AP
wonderful springboard for many notable alumni such as Studio Art class.
Stephen King and Andy Warhal.

Del.Aware - December 19, 2019 Page 13

Science & Technology
What’s In Your Food: Pillsbury™ Reindeer
Sugar Cookies World’s first
BY MADISON KELLY and lowered chances for survival in newborn e ects they 3D printed
Sports Co-Editor rats. Yellow 5, or Tantrazine, has been known d e v e l o p e d neighborhood
to cause behavioral changes like irritability, were changes built in Mexico
Reindeer sugar cookies are a quick and restlessness, depression and di culty with in behavior,
easy snack to make during Christmas break, sleeping. learning
but do you know what is really in them? Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, SALP, and motor BY MIKENZIE ACCETTA
ere are a total of 14 ingredients in these is a leavening acid, which provides a sponge response. Science & Technology Co-Editor

cookies, which are to keep them on the shelf like consistency in baked goods. SALP has e main A huge 3D printer constructed
longer. been linked to causing Alzheimer’s disease ingredient in its rst houses in a rural part of
because of increased consumption of reindeer sugar cookies i s Mexico. e two houses were made
Many processed foods and beverages aluminum due to the toxicity in the element. enriched bleached our, which is a common with a huge ICON’s 33 feet long
contain sodium benzoate, and these cookies type of our used in baking. Enriched 3D printer, called the Vulcan II.
are no exception. Sodium benzoate is Aluminum is present in thousands of sounds like it’s good for you, but in reality,
used to prolong shelf life. Although some products, yet many people don’t understand it means that all the natural vitamins and e printer produces a concrete mix
people claim that this man-made additive the consequences. e FDA does not test minerals have been extracted. is is done that hardens when it dries, building
is harmless, it has the ability to convert to the safety of aluminum consumption and in order to give the bread a ner texture the sturdy walls one layer at a time.
benzene, which is a known cancer inducer. has “classi ed this substance as GRAS and increase shelf life. Rather than receiving
(Generally Regarded As Safe).” Alzheimer’s steady bursts of energy when it is broken e nonpro t organization, New
Dyes are another ingredient in processed disease a ects more than 5.3 million down slowly, your body breaks down Story partnered with ICON, a
food. e most common ones are Red 40 Americans in the world today and is the enriched our more quickly, which raises construction technology company,
and Yellow 5. Red 40 causes hyperactivity seventh-leading cause of death in the United blood sugar as well. to form these resilient home that
in children and immune system tumors in States. can withstand the oods and
mice. A recent study on rats has shown that earthquakes that frequently occur
some side e ects are reduced parental and A study was done on animals exposed to in the area. e families also have
o spring weight, decreased brain weight aluminum in the womb and the neurological an opportunity to help design their

Fact Feature: Vaccines Newly uncovered eel future houses.
Many of the residents are living
in houses they built themselves
BY SAM GARCIA sets shocking record out of wood, metal and a ordable
Science & Technology Editor for animal voltage products. On average, these families
are living on $3 a day.
What it is
“We think part of what 3D
Vaccines are substances that help protect against certain BY MIKAYLA KRISANDA studied 107 di erent electric printing allows us to do is to deliver
diseases and contain a dead or weakened version of a virus. World News Co-Editor eels from Brazil, French a much higher-quality product to
Guyana, Guyana, Suriname, the housing market at a speed and
How they are made e newly discovered Peru and Ecuador. price that’s typically not available
electric eel called Electrophorus for people in low-income housing,”
Vaccines are made by taking viruses or bacteria and Voltai has shown a new record said ICON CEO and co-founder
for animal voltage. is eel has Jason Ballard. “It is rare that the-
weakening them so that they cannot reproduce or replicate around 860 volts. An amount T h e most-in-need of our sisters and

themselves very well or at all. People given vaccines are as small as 44 volts has been study showed brothers globally get rst access
reported to cause death in that the newly to advanced technologies and
exposed to enough of the virus or bacteria to develop humans. Out of the other discovered eel and other breakthroughs in materials science.

immunity but not enough to make them sick. two recorded species of electric species were not only It is a house that anyone would be

Quick Facts eels in South America such as physically di erent but also proud to live in.”
the Electrophorus Electricus had di erent genetic material. e 500-square-foot homes
• Vaccines prevent more than 2.5 million deaths each and the Electrophorus Vani, e Electrophorus Voltai has have two bedrooms, a kitchen, one

year. the Electrophorus Voltai has di erent bone structure than bathroom and a living room space.
the highest voltage. Scientists the other species of eels. “3D printing is not science
• Scientific studies and reviews continue to show no are trying to utilize the electric “ ese eels aren’t exactly ction. We have crossed that
relationship between vaccines and autism. shock of these eels as another new kids on the block,” said threshold from science ction into

• Vaccines helped reduce measles related deaths globally by source to power medical David de Santana, a zoologist reality,” Ballard told CNN. “In the
devices. from the Smithsonian future, our bet is that this will be
78 percent between 2000 and 2008. In sub-Saharan Africa, Electric eels are freshwater Institution’s National Museum humanity’s best hope for a housing
deaths dropped by 92 percent in the same period. of Natural History. “But this solution that matches our highest
animals that can grow up to eight
• There are existing vaccines that could stop rotavirus and feet long. e Electrophorus is the rst discovery of a new values and ideals.”
Voltai is found in the Amazon species after more than 250 Builders hope to make 50 new
pneumonia which kill nearly 3 million children under the rainforest. From 2014 to 2017, years.” houses by the end of 2020.

age of five every year. scientists in South America

Page 14 Del.Aware - December 19, 2019

Entertainment
Rockefeller tree lights NYC Juice WRLD passes away
BY NATALIA LISZKA approximately 50,000 BY SAM GARCIA had been waiting at the Atlantic Aviation
Entertainment Editor LED lights until Jan. 17. Science & Technology Editor hangar at Midway because they suspected
the musician’s private plane of carrying
On Dec. 4, a 77-foot Once the tree is On Dec. 8, only six days after contraband.
tall Norway Spruce pine taken down, it is made his 21st birthday, rapper and singer
tree was lit as a part of the into lumber for building Juice WRLD, born Jarad A. Higgins, e search turned up 41 “vacuum-
88th annual Christmas materials and donated to died after having a seizure at Chicago’s sealed” bags of marijuana, six bottles of
Tree lighting in Rockefeller Habitat for Humanity. Midway International Airport. prescription codeine cough syrup, two 9
Center between West 49th
and 50th Streets and Fifth e rst tree was Higgins was given two mm pistols, a .40-caliber pistol,
and Sixth Avenues. placed in Rockefeller doses of Narcan, an emergency a high-capacity ammunition
Center in 1931 standing treatment when opioid overdose magazine and metal-piercing
e tree was donated only 20-feet tall and was is suspected. bullets.
by Carol Schultz who Higgin’s death has led to an
grew the tree in her decorated with strings He woke up but was outpouring of grief from fans
backyard from a sapling of cranberries and incoherent. Paramedics took and celebrities alike.
she used as her own paper garland. him to Advocate Christ Medical “Juice made a profound
Christmas tree in Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois impact on the world in such a
1959. Attracting an where he was pronounced dead
average of 800,000 at 3:14 a.m. short period of time,” said the
Traveling more than daily visitors, artist’s label, Interscope Records. “He
60 miles from its stump, e cause and manner
the 12-ton tree was put Rockefeller of his death has not yet was a gentle soul, whose creativity
up in the center on Center also has been revealed because the knew no bounds, an exceptional
Nov. 9 and will be ice skating available autopsy completed was human being and artist who
shining bright with to complete deemed inconclusive. loved and cared for his fans
above everything else.”
the seasonal O cers and agents
experience.

‘Watermelon Sugar’ by Harry Styles ‘10,000 hours’ by Dan and Shay

BY MIKAYLA KRISANDA BY MADDY FEDUN
World News Co-Editor Sports Co-Editor

On Nov. 16, Harry Styles released a new single called Dan and Shay released their new song “10,000”
“Watermelon Sugar” for his upcoming album. e single hours on Oct. 4. e song had the perfect combination of
gives o retro vibes and is very upbeat. I like the fact that country and pop music. I personally believe the acoustic
Styles incorporated instruments like the trumpet into the guitar used was able to piece the entire song together.
song. Styles’ music can be described as “‘70s soft rock” When I rst listened to the new song, I could not stop
which is something that I personally enjoy listening to. singing the chorus and I was obsessed. e song relished
During my rst listen, I enjoyed the summer vibe that the on romance while bringing o summer vibes and was
single created. e vocals within the single were also well very enjoyable. I do think this was Dan and Shays best
executed, and I think that it had themes that were similar song yet, and I strongly believe that this song deserves to
to his rst album “Harry Styles.” Overall I thought that win “Song of the Year” at the CMAs next year. Dan and
“Watermelon Sugar” was well written and is very pleasing Shay have truly outdone themselves.
to listen to.
‘Noelle’
‘Frozen 2’
BY MADISON KELLY
BY MARY QUINN Sports Co-Editor
Community News Editor
“Noelle” is a unique new Christmas movie that
After watching the original too many times, it became spreads the message of kindness. e two main
kind of boring for me, but I still really enjoyed it. I was characters, Nick and Noelle, are Santa’s children. When
very excited to see the movie with a new twist and di erent Santa passes away, Nick steps up to be Santa Claus,
adventure. I enjoyed learning more about Elsa’s magic and and he gets stressed. Noelle tells him to take a vacation,
the kingdom since we knew very little about it in the rst but he doesn’t return. is left me on the edge of my seat
movie. For me, this movie tied it all together. In “Frozen because who was going to be Santa now? eir cousin tries
2,” I was completely satis ed with the ending and the to make Santa more tech savvy, this made me lose interest
whole movie. I am an emotional person, so if you are too, in the movie. When Noelle gets Nick to come home, he
you may want to have tissues ready because some parts says that Noelle should be Santa. is came as no surprise
really got me. I absolutely loved “Frozen 2” and believe it because during “Noelle”, she showcased her dad’s Santa
was way better than the rst. traits such as the Santa “twinkle”.

SportsDel.Aware - December 19, 2019 Page 15

Girls swim, dive expect to start season strong SPOTLIGHT
ATHLETES
BY JOLIE FRAGGETTA Hurley. Marisa Dambach have also returned for
Community News Co-Editor “ ey all help out in the locker room this season. Girls Swimming
and in the pool. ey have emerged as Coach Shatt is hoping for a strong
After winning the district swimmers this year”, season and says one Shannon Deignan, SENIOR
championship last year, the girls swim and coach Shatt said. challenge the girls
dive team is anticipating another successful Shatt is also will face is staying “Shannon has worked hard
season. excited to have competitive throughout throughout her swim career.
returning district the season. She has been a leader for this
e team has been practicing since champions junior Even with strong team and always creates a
Nov.18th increasing their yardage every Sierra Gillan swimmers, coach Shatt positive atmosphere.”
day. ey have practiced six days a week and sophomore admits that they do -Head coach Chelsea Shatt
since then. Victoria Corcoran have competition going
on the team. against Scranton Prep Boys Swimming
Seeing the girls every day for almost Top performers Natalia Liszka/Del.Aware and believes that will be
a month, head coach Chelsea Shatt is including juniors the deciding factor in Damian Baranowski, SENIOR
expecting returning senior Shannon Junior Julia Weinreb swims the
Deignan and the other seniors to lead the Jordan O’Connor backstroke at the team’s Black whether the girls place “Damian has shown great
team. and Sophia Fouse and White meet. rst or second in the leadership with the new swimmers
and sophomore league. so far this season.”
Juniors who have stepped up this -Head coach Chelsea Shatt
season are Julia Weinreb and Samantha
Wrestling
Boys swim, dive aim for district, league titles
BY SHANNON DEIGNAN Leading the junior Jake Wenzel and senior Jack Lutfy, Jay Shauger, SENIOR
Sports Editor Warriors is senior however many new divers have been
captain and last working hard to prepare for their rst “He is an athlete who portrays no
e boys swim team year’s 200 yard season on the varsity team. quit and all grit.”
has been preparing for freestyle district –Head coach Lou DeLauro
what they anticipate to champion Damian e boys went undefeated last season
be a successful season. Baranowski. and are hoping to defend both their district
Last season, they won Also leading and league titles this year.
both the district and the team are senior
league titles. captains Luke “I am anticipating great swims and
Stevens and Aedan multiple wins as we defend our league and
e team has Natalia Liszka/Del.Aware Walter and juniors district titles this season,” said head coach
been preparing for the Lucas Santiago and Chelsea Shatt.
upcoming season by Sophomore Bobby Holderith Evan Dong.
attending practices six swims the 200 yard individual Returning e Warriors rst meet was scheduled
days a week since Nov. medley at the team’s mock meet divers include for Dec. 12, however due to a broken
18. on Dec. 12. starting block on the pool deck, the meet
has been postponed to an unknown date.

Warriors start off season strong, undefeated
BY MADISON KELLY won his match in sudden death overtime Championship.
Sports Co-Editor contributing to the Warriors win as well. e Warriors secured a win with seven
Senior Matt Daub, juniors Josh team members placing in the top three
e Warrior wrestling team started the Caraballo and Jason Henderson of the championship. e team
season o strong receiving the most points won by default as there were no scored a total of 237 points,
at the Lackawanna League Championship opponents in their weight class which resulted in winning the
and winning against the Lake-Lehman from the Knights. whole competition.
Knights. ey start the season o with a “My senior season has been First-place nishers were
record of 1-0. going great and is looking even seniors Brazanskas, Casella,
brighter as the season continues. Magill, juniors Henderson, Kidd
Lake-Lehman I expect our team to win the and Machado. e second-place
On Dec. 12, the Warriors hosted their district and to place high in the state winner was senior Norman.
rst home match against the Knights and tournament. We have been surpassing “I want to go to states
defeated them 73-0. our limits and show no sign of with our team by working
Seniors Gavin Brazanskas, Machias slowing down,” said Casella. hard in the room. No
Magill, Travis Norman, juniors Cooper Lackawanna League matter what happens
Kidd, Preston Machado and freshman CJ Championship we’ll always keep our
Walton pinned their opponent quickly in On Dec. 14, the Warriors heads up and keep
the rst round. Senior Joe Casella, junior traveled to Wallenpaupack Area moving forward,”
Connor Crescimanno, sophomore CJ Ross High School to compete at the Junior Connor Crescimanno Henderson said.
and freshman Josh Conti won contributing
to the Warrior win. Senior Jay Shauger Lackawanna League Wrestling

Del.Aware SportsPage 16 December 19, 2019

Spotlight Team suffers lJoackssosneShsafetroleadWs thielkteaem osff-enBsivaelyr. re, Hanover
Athletes
Despite starting 0-3, senior end of the rst half. from the other team, we will be
Boys Basketball BY GABBY LEE However, the Warriors started
News Editor more successful,” said head coach
Jackson Shafer, SENIOR out slow in the second half, and the Kris Holtzer.
e Warriors opened the season Wolfpack took advantage to end the Although the
“Jackson is our team captain. with two tough losses against the game with a score of 68-44. Senior Warriors lost, senior
He led us in every category Wolfpack and the Nighthawks. Jackson Shafer led the Warriors with Jackson Melnick
and has really stepped up as a Junior Aiden Oliver 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. contributed eight points
leader.” DV- 44, Wilkes Barre- 68 Junior Mark Cavallaro also added eight Senior Jackson Shafer and senior Jackson
-Head coach Kris Holtzer On Dec. 6, the boys basketball points. Shafer added 16 points
team su ered a loss to the Wilkes- DV- 34, Hanover- 49 and 10 rebounds.
Girls Basketball Barre Wolfpack. e team had a “We need to
23 percent shooting average and On Dec. 12, Delaware Valley work hard in practice
Brooke Acoveno, JUNIOR struggled with turnovers. lost their second game of the season and in games. Once we
to Hanover 49-34. e Warriors x the little things, we
“Brooke shows great leadership e Wolfpack came out strong struggled to make shots, shooting at a will de nitely improve,”
and has an offensive spark. She with their 6’3’’ player dunking in the 32 percentage average. said junior Aiden Oliver.
is constantly scoring and doing
the little things.” rst quarter. e momentum was in “We need to be more aggressive and
-Head coach Lindsay Baker Wilkes-Barre’s favor even though the take more shots. Once we get into the
Warriors did not quit. e Warriors paint more and try to draw more fouls
Competition Cheer cut the Wolfpack’s lead to nine at the

Lauren Weinrich, SENIOR Warriors defeat PME, lose to ESN
BY LUCIA VITANZA the team by scoring a total of 18 DV- 19, East Stroudsburg North- 22
“No matter what the team needs, World News Editor points. Junior Gabby White On Dec. 11, the team was defeated by
Lauren is always here. She has a also added seven points to the East Stroudsburg North with a nal score
full team mentality and exhibits e Warriors currently team’s win. of 22-19.
great leadership qualities.” hold a record of 1-2 after Both teams Both teams struggled to put the ball in
-Head coach Jennifer Marchetti defeating Pocono Mountain came out the basket keeping the game close for all
East and losing to aggressive, creating four quarters.
Pleasant Valley and East a close game “We need to come out with more
Stroudsburg North. Junior Brooke Acoveno throughout all four intensity, not just in the game, but in
DV- 39, Pocono quarters. By the nal quarter, warmups too. at intensity will help to
Mountain East- 33 the Warriors secured the win ensure that we are ready to do whatever to
e girls basketball by coming from behind in the win,” said senior guard Ashley
team defeated Pocono nal few minutes. alassinos.
Mountain East on Dec. “During that comeback, f i v eSophomore Kenzie Olsommer Junior guard Kaitlyn
7 with a nal score of 39-33, Hernandez scored a total of six
giving them their rst win of (sophomore) Kenzie Olsommer points. Olsommer contributed
the season. played a key role in settling points, which included a three
down our o ense and
At their rst home pulling everyone together. p o i n t e r . A c o v e n o a l s oadded
game of the season, junior at was the key piece missing last year,” six points.
forward Brooke Acoveno led said head coach Lindsay Baker.

Competition cheer wins district title Sophomore Kayla Jensen
BY MIA VAN WIE Championship which is held at the Walt this season and district
Opinions Editor Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. champions being one of

e team continued to work hard at them that they accomplished.
e varsity competition cheer team practice the following week to prepare According to senior
won their rst district title in 12 years on for the District 2 Competitive Spirit captain Tara Stevenson, theySophomore Rachel Kowal Senior Carli Lock
Dec. 15. is followed their performance Championship. e competition was are extremely proud to have
on Dec. 8 which earned them a bid to held at Wallenpaupack Area High School. accomplished one of
Nationals. their goals, and they
ey received rst out of seven teams and are always chasing
At the UCA Empire Regional the district title due to one of the best their other goals.
Championship at Nassau Community performances they have performed.
College in Long Island, the team
performed in the small varsity division. At “I am really proud of our performance,
this competition, they placed fth place out we worked so hard these past couple of
of 13 teams, which earned them a bid to weeks, and it really paid o ,” senior captain
UCA National High School Cheerleading Melissa Shafer said.

e team set goals together for