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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

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This Edition:

Physics Classes Go Medieval: WHS students create trebuchets, Page 4

Rally Voters: WHS teachers gain support for contracts, Page 6

New Addition to Windham: Popular Derry restaurant opens location in Windham Page 7

SAT/ACT Dates: Deadlines for registration, Page 8

Windham Ensembles: WHS band ensembles will perform Page 11

Pepere’s Apple Pie: Voted best pie recipe, Page 13

Boys Soccer Championship: Boys soccer wins the DII state title two years in a row, Page 16

A Cappella: Music, singing and fun, Page 19

The difficulties of that chaotic day: Page 9

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Dear WHS, Hello Windham! So the JagRoar has been trying to publish paper copies, and we need your help. We’d love your support! Wouldn’t it be cool if you could just pick up a copy of JagRoar from the library? In order to do so we need funding and to get that we need to prove that our readers would want printed copies. How can you help us? Go onto our Facebook page and retweet JagRoar newspaper posts!

-Ariana Mandra, Editor-in-Chief

Jag OpinionEditorial

Photo by Taylor MendesAriana Mandra

By Petros TsoukalasJag Roar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - All around the world people talk and argue if golf is a real sport and it has the simplest reason, golf is a sport because there is a ball involved. Every activity where a ball is used is considered a sport (soccer, football, basketball, volleyball,). “Golf is a sport because in 2009 there were talks about golf becoming an Olympic sport and in 2012 it has officially been passed and golf will be a sport starting in the 2016 and even the 2020 Olympic games if you do not consider golf a sport then explain how you can consider football a sport if it is not even an Olympic game,” stated by debate.com. Like other professional sports, pro golfers are a lot more developed in the game. Professional golfers are much better than 1-handicap golfers and have workouts for the athletes to help improve. Other professional athletes love to play golf when they're not participating in their sport. A short list like Tom Brady, Ray Allen, Mikey powell and the whole Bruins team

love to play the sport. The U.S. presidents typically play golf to stay in shape and have fun. Many people were asked if golf is a real sport and everyone said yes. Alex sexton junior at Windham high school said, “Golf is definitely a sport”. After talking to him Pat Higgins also junior at Windham want to spread his input in to the conversion and he said “Golf is 100% a real sport”. ESPN had their top 50 athletes of all time. They had Jack Nicklaus at #9 on the list and people thought that was well deserved for a golfer. This also shows that golf is a sport because he was on ESPN a sport channel. Golfers have to practice a lot to be good just like any other sport. It's not just one of those sports that you can stay away from months at a time then one day go out and expect to play well. Just like any other sports you need to practice to continually be good at it. The majority of pros work with teaching professionals and these are the best players in the world. People don't have to be ultra athletic to play golf, but the more athletic a person is, the easier it’ll be to pick up the game.

Is Golf a Sport?

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OPINION

JagRoar Staff

Ariana MandraEditor in Chief

Alex DeSimoneEditor in Chief

Jillian DiPersioNews Editor

Sophie SamuelsFeatures Editor

Mandy DeFabrizioOpinion Editor

Ashley DomogalaActivities Editor

Ram ShethBusiness Editor

Casey BrennanReporter

Katey VestaReporter

Taylor MendesPhotographer

Mitch CampbellReporterKelsey FedericoSports EditorErin PrebleReporter Casey ErginReporter

“The end of the meal when everyone’s full and tired.” - Alex Brissette, 12

“I like being with my family” - Justin Frey, 12

“The food and the little kids dressing up as pilgrims.” - Kiana Isaac, 11

“Watching the Macy’s Day Parade... and eating!”- Rachel Morris, 12

“I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving.” -Ben Williams, 12

By Ariana Mandra

“Cooking... I’m always helping my dad do everything!” -Matt Curtis, 12

Windham, What’s your favorite part of

Thanksgiving?

“Going home after...I don’t like Thanksgiving. ” - Jackie Manning, 12

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Paws up...Paws Downby Sophie Samuels

OPINION

Paws up to... The band getting to play at Carnegie

- Kaley Missert (Grade 10)

Paws up to... Mrs. McKenna for helping our class out as filling in as co-teacher even when she didn’t have to.

- Mr. O’Connor

Paws up to... All the sport teams that are doing so well

-Brynn Roche (Grade 11)

Paws down...For the internet still being so slow

-Alexa Monfette (Grade 11)

Paws down to...Biweekly assemblies

-Troy Miller (Grade 11)

Paws down to... The cold weather

-Lindsay D’Onofrio (Grade 10)

What students are thinking

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By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – There are few teachers who would allow their students to hurl water balloons at them and there are even fewer who would come up with the tradition for the students to do so using trebuchets. On Nov. 5 2013 forty-four teams of physics students lined up around the soccer field with their handmade trebuchets, to try to hit Pat Kaplo with water balloons.

The students had been learning about projectiles, velocity and acceleration. Their task was to build a trebuchet that would launch between 28 and 30 meters, into a cardboard castle in the middle of the soccer field. Doing this took effort and determination through the trials and mishaps that occurred, starting when the students were assigned the project until Trebuchet Day finally arrived. For instance, one group’s weights came flying out during their second official launch. While it was a difficult task to create a trebuchet, many students enjoyed the assignment in the end.

WHS Junior Ricky Ferguson said, “I thought it was fun for both students and teachers. I liked chariot racing and seeing Mr. Kaplo get nailed!”

This year there was a new aspect of Trebuchet Day: other faculty went in the “castle” while the students were practicing. A couple of the faculty members who dared to go in were Ryan Kaplan and Bob Dawson. According WHS Senior Caitlin Pierson, this was one of the best parts. Another of Pierson’s favorite aspects of Trebuchet Day was, “the mockery

back and forth between students and staff.”

While there was friendly banter throughout the day between students, in the end Trebuchet Day 2013 set a record with Kaplo for hitting four times with water balloons.

Jag NewsPhysics Classes go Medieval

Photo by Ariana MandraStudents prepare for their second official launch

WHS science students set a new record for Trebuchet Day

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Veterans Day Assembly

By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - While the rest of the country honored veterans on Nov. 11, WHS Jaguars did so on Nov. 8 with their first annual Veterans Day assembly.

While the opening remarks at the assembly went like any other of the school’s bimonthly gatherings, by the end of the presentation many people had been touched and became quite emotional.

The assembly included a slideshow of different veterans close to WHS students and faculty. There were also some special guests, local veterans from around the Windham community. Among the veterans in the gym that day

was the school resource officer, Mr. Iworsky, who went overseas during his time in the military.

At the conclusion of the assembly, Windham resident and veteran, Paul Cino, delivered a thought-provoking speech. Cino urged students to remember that the work that our men and women in the military do is to ensure the safety of future generations of Americans.

The assembly was an emotional way for the school to come together as a community and honor veterans for the sacrifices they made to keep freedom sacred in the United States.

GENERAL NEWS

WHS students honor local veterans

Photo by Taylor MendesThe Color Guard presents the flags at the

Veteran’s Day Assembly

Veteran Melissa Doucette By Ariana MandraJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- Melissa Doucette, mother of a WHS senior, was in the United States Air Force for four years. During that time, she worked on communication electronics as a technician. Although she did not go overseas, she traveled to Utah, Mississippi, Georgia and Texas. She had wanted to serve in the military since 9/11. The tragic event sparked Doucette’s interest in protecting her country. By the end of her four years, she had been ranked Senior Airman. Thank you, Melissa Doucette and all veterans, for your bravery and hard work to keep Americans safe.

Photo courtesy of Ariana MandraMelissa Doucette and her father, a former

Marine

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By Jillian DiPersioJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.-For the past three years, teachers in the Windham School District have been working under the same contract. To many teachers, this lack of job security is disconcerting because the contract has not been rewritten since the school opened. A contract defines a teacher’s specific duties as well as aspects of the work environment such as pay scale, healthcare benefits, workshop days, parent conferences, open houses, study halls, cafeteria duty, and the classes a teacher will teach.

In light of this, the members of the Teachers Union in the Windham School District are trying to raise awareness and rally public support for their cause. The Teachers Union “is the 220 staff members that are responsible for educating, guiding, supporting, providing services to the kids here,” explains Windham High School’s Dean of Mathematics and Business, Mary Anderson. This includes guidance counselors, teachers, nurses, and speech pathologists among others.

Last year the school board and the teachers agreed on a contract that was put on the ballot, but the contracts were voted down. They are now starting from scratch. “Both sides want to reach an agreement,” says school board member Michelle Farrell. She continues, “I believe a contract will be written.”

Anderson explains the importance of raising awareness. She believes that, once the word is out that the teachers have not had a renewed contract in three years, parents will be supportive. “At the last parent teacher conference last year we had a lot of parents come in and apologize who said they were so sorry; they didn’t know that we didn’t have a contract.”

WHS teacher Kristen Miller clarifies that when the teachers stand in front of the school they are

“not protesting: it’s just to get information out there and it’s the only way we know how…Not everybody watches the school board meetings.” She says that the teachers avoid talking to the students about contracts since “Nothing that we do should negatively affect the students at all.” The real purpose of their actions is to raise awareness.

The greatest fear for both the school board and the teachers is that the lack of a renewed contract will eventually harm the students. Windham is one of six school districts in the state of New Hampshire without teacher contracts. Anderson says, “I’m just afraid that if they don’t we’re going to start losing really well-qualified teachers to other districts.”

Windham teachers and the school board hope to reach an agreement soon and that their efforts will be rewarded on March 11, 2014 when the town will vote

GENERAL NEWS

Windham teachers discouraged by lack of contracts

Teachers Rally Votes

Photo courtesy of Joe Mancinelli

Windham teachers holding a sign that says “education”

Photo by Joe MancinelliWindham teachers in front of the school on

Friday morning

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New Happenings in Windham

By Casey Brennan and Katey VestaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- MaryAnn’s Diner in Derry, N.H. finally had their grand opening of their second location in neighboring town Windham.

Back in May, the owners of MaryAnn’s Diner announced their idea of opening another Diner at the former Chatterbox Café location. The Chatterbox was a widely popular breakfast restaurant in town, but had expensive meals to keep the business from going bankrupt. It was on the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible” last year, but closed soon after.

Bill Anderoli, the founder of the original MaryAnn’s, named after his wife, tells the Eagle Tribune that almost everything will remain the same, “Quality food, good service, people can enjoy eating there and feel comfortable.”

“The food was good, but the atmosphere was a little chaotic for me to be honest. I don’t want to put a negative spin on it; it’s a nice business, the food was superb,” said WHS senior, Bobby Pantano.

Chris Lisowski, another WHS senior, “The french toast was excellent.”

The new MaryAnn’s in Windham is a great family friendly breakfast café with amazing food and many Windham friends. Go down to the new diner and see what you think of the food! They are open every day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

GENERAL NEWS

Popular breakfast diner opens new location in town

Photo by Taylor MendesNew MaryAnn’s at its Windham Location

By Erin PrebleJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- The Windham High School Booster Club graciously donated the $45,000 sign at the beginning of London Bridge Road leading to the high school.

WHS senior Aleesha Zandieh said, “I don’t like it.

You can’t see it coming from Hudson. It’s poorly located.” Michelle Rhoads, Math teacher at WHS, voiced her

opinion: “I think it is a great way for the school to communicate to the community in a timely manner.”

New Sign at WHS

Photo by Taylor MendesWHS’ new sign

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WHS Technology

By Kirsten KochJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Students have been airing complaints at the beginning of this school year stating that they do not believe Windham High School is using the available technology to its full capability because some classes hardly make use of it.

Some curriculums hardly consist of any technology usage,

while others are shaped around exposing students to new online programs.

WHS Junior, Emily O’Connor, thinks the school “should unblock some of the online resources for us.” She went on to explain that she uses her laptop half of the time, but is requested to complete most of her work on paper.

Joshua Allen, WHS Junior, explained his frustration with the lack of technology usage in his classes. “We should use it more because it will prepare us for our futures in this technological age.”

However, WHS Math teacher

Joshua Lavoie offered insight about his incorporation of technology in his classroom. He uses his iPad to complete notes on the board during class and uses other online resources as learning aids for his students.

He explained that it all depends on the particular teacher’s familiarity with technology, and that not all of the staff is prepared to use it as much as others. From the perspective of the Math Department, he believes that WHS is using its technology to its full capability.

GENERAL NEWS

Is it being used to its full potential?

SAT  Date Registration  Deadline

Dec.  7 Nov.  25

Jan.  25 Jan.  14

March  8 Feb.  24

May  3 April  21

ACT  Date Registration  Deadline

Dec.  14 Nov.  8

Feb.  8 Jan.  10

April  12 March  7

June  14 May  9

SAT and ACT Dates

By Elle CarusoJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. – Rachael Silva is a senior who has done extraordinary things during her years at Windham High School. From freshman to junior year she took part in cheerleading. Presently, she works at PINK in the Rockingham Mall, and is really enjoying senior year thus far. She wants to study fashion design, and aims to become a designer when she graduates from college. She has applied to Cornell University, Auburn University, University of Rhode Island, University of South Carolina, and the University of Delaware. Rachael is an extremely bright and friendly student, and is excited for the rest of her senior year and college. Best of luck, Rachael!

Senior Profile: Rachael Silva

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Black (and Blue) Friday

By Katey VestaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- Grab your hard hats and fasten your Kevlar vests! Black Friday is approaching fast. After the mandatory turkey-induced lethargy has worn off, seemingly normal folks will turn into ravenous shoppers who can only be satisfied with ridiculously low prices. The drive to buy such preposterous things as a 40 percent off crossbow is a strong influence, which can cause the most innocent of window shoppers to transform into raving bargain hunters. Truly, The Walking Dead is nothing when compared to the hordes of deranged customers seen roaming the streets the day after Thanksgiving. Of course, the best plan of action has always been to remain indoors at all cost. There’s always been enough leftovers in the fridge to last several days without visiting any

stores. Recently, however, shops have begun “Week Before Black Friday” deals, which certainly makes it difficult to hide until the chaos has ended and everyone is back in the realm of sanity. The only reasonable course of action, by that logic, is to have a week before the week before Thanksgiving Feast. That way,

most of every feast following the first will go in the fridge and will save you from potentially deadly trips to the store the next week. It’s a foolproof plan, just like having a week of sales where people can buy everything they need leading up to a big day of sales by which everybody will be broke.

The difficulties of that chaotic day

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Jag Features

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By Jillian DiPersio JagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- The Windham High School theater program is ushering in a new year of productions with a fresh take on a tradition that goes back to the ancient Greeks: the play. New theater director, Jake Simard, along with producer Sophie Gandler, have big plans for this year’s productions and are ecstatic to strike up a new dynamic in the WHS theater department. Recently hired theater director WHS alumnus Simard is ready to take the program head-on. He has had years of theater experience starting back in the fourth grade. His range of experience includes the Windham High School productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, The Phantom of the Opera, Antony and Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, You Can’t Take it With You, and Songs for a New World among countless others in various other theater groups. His passion for the arts led him to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he

studied in the Playwrights Horizons Theater School. He plans to bring the unique skills he learned at the studio into his directing style at Windham High, specifically, the collaborative art of theater. “It’s not just about the director; it’s really about the playwright, the director, and the actor. It’s about everything and everyone,” he explained. He hopes to instill in his students that, “as an actor, it’s your job to bring your own experiences and yourself into the production as well…It’s the actor’s job to bring their vision, the director’s vision, and the script into the production and put it all together.” Simard will be working alongside producer Sophie Gandler, a Princeton graduate who minored in theater, to make this year’s productions come alive. She has directed and produced many works and has already proven to be an incredible asset to the school’s program. “I can already tell that she’s going to be fantastic to work with,” stated Simard. “She’s already giving me advice and I’m already picking her brain…I’m really looking forward to our collaborative process.” Rehearsals are currently in process for the theater

department’s December production of Twelve Angry Jurors. The play is an adaptation of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men, in which a group of strangers must determine the fate of a boy accused of murder. This compelling tale is one not to be missed! The production will take place on Dec. 19, 20, and 21. The theater department will also be putting on a musical in the spring. News about this production will be coming

soon! Photo by Taylor MendesWHS Drama rehearses their latest production

Curtain Goes Up for WHS TheatreFEATURES

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By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- On Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., WHS’ band ensembles will be performing the “precursor for later on in the year,” according to Jared Cassedy, the music director here at WHS. Three ensembles will be performing: the WHS Concert Band, the WHS Wind Ensemble, and the WHS Jazz Ensemble. They have worked hard since the start of the school year to perfect their playing skills. The Concert Band will first perform Jubilateo by Samuel Hazo,

which Cassedy described as a “great opener.” Cassedy explained, “It’s a really cool piece starting out with a brass fanfare at the beginning and then it goes into a lot of mixed meter.” They’re also doing Salvation is Created by Tchesnokoff, specially adopted for the concert band. Finally, they will play Hounds of Spring by Alfred Reed. Reed is “one of the most important and influential composers of wind band literature,” said Cassedy. Hounds of Spring will be one of the pieces that the WHS Concert Band will perform at prestigious Carnegie Hall in April. The audience will certainly be amazed at these three solid pieces and catch a glimpse into the future of the band. The Wind Ensemble’s main piece will be First Suite in Eb by Gustav Holst. They will also play Fantasia which is a variation on the Christmas classic Carol of the Bells.

For a change of pace, the Jazz Ensemble will perform jazz arrangements Christmas classics Here Comes Santa Claus and Hark, the Herald Angels Swing. They will also play the fun pieces Swing, Swang, Swung and Message from Westlake which Cassedy describes as a “funk-style swing piece.” Also, Jillian DiPersio will be singing Christmas Time is Here from Charles Schultz’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. This is not only an opportunity for WHS students, friends, or families to see the student’s magnificent work displayed, but also “It’s a great opportunity for our community to come together and support the arts and to celebrate the talents and extremely hard work these students have done,” Cassedy commented. He also added, “Each year we tend to always get better and better.” Come support the WHS Bands and hear the magnificent pieces these dedicated students have

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WHS Ensembles Perform

Learn the Songs!Jubilateo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LiKb9oW_d8Salvation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4uEFUaZyW8Hounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzcoUDRR_7sFirst Suite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfwQZbGiFYwFantasia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2omkNJfQJESwing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2omkNJfQJEChristmas Time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPG3zSgm_Qo

FEATURES

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Winter Choral Concert: Combining Christmas and World By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- Come to the WHS Choral Winter Concert on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.! The students have been practicing their songs since the beginning of the year and are eager to display their hard work. “The program will include traditional holiday music, multicultural world music, and other varied choral repertoire,” said Sheila Cuneo, head of the WHS choral program. The choir groups that will be performing are the Concert Choir, the Honors Chamber Choir, and the A Cappella club. The Concert Choir will perform songs that will paint vivid pictures in your mind. They will start with The Bells based on an Edgar Allen Poe poem of the same name. Then, they will move on to Winter’s Night. “(It) paints the picture of a dark winter’s night,” commented Cuneo. They will end on a cheery note with the Christmas classic Sleigh Ride. The Honors Chamber Choir will perform many different pieces from different cultures. They will open with an the cappella piece Alleluia They will then move on to the songs Adiemus and Eu E Voce which represent multicultural influences. Adiemus is a chant-like African piece, while “Eu E Voce” is a Brazilian folk song. Finally, they will perform Pat-a-Pan with special guests Amanda Bono on the flute and Greg Mallette on percussion. The A Cappella group will perform many challenging pieces, starting with Turkish March for

Voices by Mozart. It was written for instruments, but has been adopted into a vocal performance. They will then move on to a more religious Have You Seen the Baby. They will end with the Christmas classic Jingle Bells but with a twist. “[It] will pas through multiple genres of music and will certainly entertain the

audience,” stated Cuneo. The Winter Concert will end with the all the members of the program performing “Carol of the Bells.” As Cuneo said, “It should be a very entertaining evening.” Be sure to come see the outcome of these singers’ hard work!

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FEATURES

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By Katey VestaJagRoar Staff

Weeks ago, a poll was sent out to WHS students with one simple question in mind: What is the best holiday pie? Almost 300 of you voiced your opinions on whether you prefer apple, pumpkin, berry, chocolate cream or pecan pie. The results pointed to an astounding victory for apple, which received 41 percent of votes. The newspaper staff tried two different variations of a classic apple pie and this recipe, courtesy of my grandfather, was deemed victorious. So please, enjoy a fantastic family recipe this holiday season. Ingredients:Pie crusts (Pillsbury works great) 8-12 medium sized apples, peeled and cut into slices2 Tablespoons flour

¾ Cup sugar 1/8 Teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ Tablespoon nutmeg 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Steps: 1.) Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly grease your pie dish and lay the crust into the bottom of the dish. 2.) In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples with everything EXCEPT the butter. Pour the seasoned apples into the pie dish; don’t worry if it looks a bit too full. Cut the butter into pea-sized pieces and scatter evenly. Lay the other crust on top, pinch the edges together and poke holes on top, or carve a design into it. 3.) Bake the pie at 450° for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 375° and bake it for another

40-50 minutes. Remove it carefully and let it set a little before serving, preferably with French vanilla ice cream.

Pepere’s Apple Pie

Photo by Katey Vesta

Attention Jaguars! A new part of the JagRoar is starting up!

We will be starting an advice column. All you have to do is send an email

with your question to jagroarnews@windhamhighschool.org and we will answer it in our next edition!

Your name will not be included or shared with any students, so don’t worry!

FEATURES

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By Jillian DiPersio JagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- Black Friday is the most hectic day for shoppers across the nation. “70% off this!” “60% off that!” Advertisements scream out the savings. Year after year, starting at midnight (barely giving eager shoppers the chance to sleep off that turkey coma), the chaos begins. Malls are packed, racks are fully stocked and the lines are winding from the cash register all the way around the store. So what, then, is the catch? WHS senior Emily Estes tells the story of the first time she went Black Friday shopping. Last year after having Thanksgiving dinner at her cousin’s house, she and a few friends rushed to the mall. They hit the stores at midnight. “It was crazy. I went to the Pink store because they were having a big sale on yoga pants… They had them rolled up and tied in all these baskets.” She continues, “people were literally chucking the yoga pants across the store!” Estes says that the experience was stressful and that she “started to panic because I couldn’t find my friend in the store…but then afterwards we went to breakfast at IHOP at 5:00 am.” Zoe Perkins, a WHS junior, goes Black Friday shopping with her family in Florida, which is where she spends Thanksgiving each year. She says that she always shops for clothing, “especially for summer, ironically enough.” Like Estes, Perkins has her own stories about crazed Black Friday shopping. One time, “I jumped in front of an old lady to grab a shirt because it was a small and I really wanted it. So I kind of nicely stepped in front of her and, you know, snuck away.” Teenage girls aren’t the only ones getting in on the Black Friday sales. Windham High School guidance counselor, Tom Woodbury, remembers when his children were little and he too would leave the house at the crack of dawn to get a jumpstart on the holidays. “It was always for a specific item. Every year it seemed that there was some item or items that at least one of my kids wanted bad, and it was cheaper [on

Black Friday]. So we figured let’s get it done; get it over with. Of course it was easy for my wife to say that because I was the one getting up,” Woodbury recounted fondly. “It was hectic; it was crazy.” He, unlike most Black Friday shoppers, would not stay through the whole night but rather strategically

planned his excursion, limiting it to two or three stores. “Sometimes I’d stop for a nice breakfast to sort of reward myself before I went home.”Despite the innumerable crowds, filled parking lots, and crazed shoppers, most agree that the charm of Black Friday is in the experience itself. “I think it’s more for the experience than the sale,” says Estes. “You definitely have to go to the Black Friday sale for the experience.” Estes is certain she will go Black Friday shopping once again with her friends. “It’s going to be a tradition!” she says enthusiastically. Even Woodbury admits, “I didn’t really mind that much. To be honest with you, it was sort of fun.” Perhaps Black Friday shopping is the perfect way to make the transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas—and strike a great deal in the process.

The Black Friday ExperienceIs it worth the deal?

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FEATURES

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By Kelsey FedericoJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - After a tough 3-1 loss in the 2012 State Championship, the girls field hockey team was determined and motivated to reach their goal of the 2013 season: Nov. 3, aka, the date of the 2013 State Championship at Bedford High School. They went through total déjá vu when they were matched up in the semi-final round for the second year in a row against #3 ranked St. Thomas Aquinas. The score of the semi-final game actually matched the 3-2 overtime score of last year’s game against St. Thomas. The Jags rival, Lebanon, who beat them in the 2013 State Championship, lost to the #6 ranked Merrimack Valley. Our girls’ team faced Valley on that cold, November day, beginning the game with a strong defensive end and the offense applying consistent pressure to Valley’s defense with several corners in the first half. Valley got lucky and fired off the first goal in the second half, leaving the Jags down by one with about twenty minutes left in the game. With only minutes to spare, Taylor Powell tied the game and sent Windham into overtime. With seven girls on each side, overtime proved to be a mental and physical

exertion for both sides, but once Courtney Sweeny scored off a tip in, Windham was overwhelmed with that sweet victory they’ve been waiting for. “It was the perfect way to end our senior season” says Nicole Croteau, a senior forward. “This is the pinnacle of a high school athlete’s career and I never imagined it would feel this amazing!” This marks the first state championship for the Windham girls field hockey

team and, hopefully, there are many more to come in the program’s future.

Jag SportsField Hockey Makes Championship

Comeback

Photos by Denise SweenyThe field hockey team celebrates their championship title at Bedford High School after defeating No. 6 Merrimack Valley.

After a tough loss in the 2012 finals, the girls soar high in their last game

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Back to Back Boys Soccer Championships

By Kelsey FedericoJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Winning a championship is amazing in itself, but to win back-to-back championships is even more rewarding. The WHS boys varsity soccer team faced off with Hollis Brookline in the Division II Boys Soccer State Championship on Nov. 10. The jaguars were too

much for their rival, Hollis Brookline, to handle, not able to catch a consistent rhythm throughout the length of the game. The boys remained on top as senior Tucker Lippold scored with less than five minutes remaining in the first half to put Windham up 1-0 to end the half. Senior James Baiguy followed up with a direct kick 18 yards from the net to put them up 2-0. Four minutes after Baiguy’s goal, Hollis Brooline made a shot and socored, only only player taking out Windham’s goalie, Tim Erlden, at the same time. The goal was called back. Our boys were able to hold onto the 2-0 lead and

to rein in their second Division II title in the past two years. There’s not much left to be said other than that is was a good season to be a Jaguar at Windham High School.

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Boys soccer wins the DII state title two years in a row

Photos courtesy of Eagle TribuneSenior Captains Tucker Lippold and Andrew Lowman celebrate their

state championship victory over Hollis Brookline.

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New England Sports on Top

By Casey BrennanJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. - Boston 2013 has been quite the year for New England Sports. The Red Sox won the World Series after finishing last in 2012, the Patriots are first in the AFC East team, the Bruins are second in the Eastern Conference, and the Celtics are working on rebuilding their new team. On Oct. 30 2013, the Boston Red Sox won their third world series in the last ten years at their home field, Fenway Park. Last season, the team lost a total of 93 games and finished in last place. Only a year later, they crushed their opponents and came out on top as world champions.

In an interview, World Series MVP David Ortiz said, “Winning this World Series is special. I think it might be the most special out of all the World Series that I have been a part of.”

The New England Patriots may also be following the Red Sox’s footsteps to a championship. As of November 14, the Pats are leading the AFC East Teams with 7-2-0. Their next home game is Dec. 8 at 1pm against the Cleveland Browns.

After a tough loss at the Stanley Cup Finals last year, the Bruins have something to prove. They are ranked second, just two

wins behind the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 12-5. Their next home game is Dec. 7 at 7pm against the Pittsburg Penguins.

The Celtics are currently working on rebuilding their team after loosing Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. The Celtics are currently third in the Eastern Conference standings, but with just one win over the New York Knicks. Many fans are not expecting the team to win anything this year, but there is always hope, as Boston saw when the Red Sox took the championship this year.

Jeff Green commented, “They’re my inspiration. I’ve been watching them the last couple years and nobody thought they would be at

the point they’re at right now. Guys just came out of nowhere, played together, were all on the same page and they’re getting the job done. Now they have a great chance of winning the World Series. I think we’re in a similar position where we have guys that not a lot of people know. Rondo will be our Ortiz and we just follow his lead. We just have to go out there, play hard and give it our all.”

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From hockey to baseball to basketball, Boston teams are giving it their all

Photos courtesy of espn.com and nytimes.com Boston fans crowd around the Red Sox as the team holds the trophy high.

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College Recruiting Tips By Kelsey FedericoJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H. -­‐  The college recruiting process is not easy; let’s first understand that. But it will only be unbearable if you are not proactive and you procrastinate when you must utilize your time. Tip #1: Timing is everything. It is possible to be recruited as a senior, but in reality, to be recruited by your ideal college, you must start the recruiting process sometime during sophomore into junior year. This isn’t to say that it is impossible to be recruited if you start the process senior or late junior year, but it will be a bit more challenging considering colleges coaches, especially DI and DII schools, want to recruit players in advance to smoothly put together a team. They manage their time and don’t want to recruit players at the last minute. Moving on to tip #2: Camps and clinics are a must. If you are interested in being recruited by a college that is somewhat close to you, attend a camp, clinic, or tournament if you are affiliated with a club

team or high school team that could compete in it. They won’t trust your word or your club coach’s word that you’re good enough—they want proof and they want to see it. Let the college coach know in advance that you’ll be attending, tell them what team you play for, and what number you are. After the clinic/camp/tournament is over, email them and let them know how much you enjoyed coming and give them a list of games or tournaments you will be competing in in the future. Tip #3: Keep up the communication with college coaches. Personalize each email as much as you can to express your interest in the program and college. Although the process can be difficult, it teaches you to become a good conversationalist especially when you meet with coaches in person. Sharpen up those speaking skills, manage your time, and clear your schedule for more off season work and you’re good to go.

By Ariana Mandra JagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, NH – On Friday Nov. 1fought against cancer at the 2013 Blackout Football game. Before the game, the football team sold Blackout t-shirts for $15 and everyone who bought a shirt could get into the game for free. All the proceeds from the game and t-shirts, which amounted to approximately $4,000, went to the American Cancer Society. The football players were approved by the NHIAA to wear special blackout jerseys, which were neon green and black. According to NH Football Report, WHS athletic director Bill Raycraft said, “Our mission is to educate the next generation of students about what they can do to make a difference. We are all affected one way or another by [cancer], and this is our way for the players to give back.” In the end,

Windham won the game against Sanborn with a score of 46 to 7.

Blackout Football Game

Photo by Ariana Mandra

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Music, singing, and fun!By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

WINDHAM, N.H.- If you walk into the choir room on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays before school, you will hear a mixture of voices with piano accompaniment. The A Cappella club is practicing their songs with teacher Sheila Cuneo playing the piano to help them with pitch. Often, Mrs.

Cuneo calls the singers to stop and redo a piece. They tirelessly work to make the song flow effortlessly. Despite all the hard work, there’s a fun atmosphere pierced with jokes and laughter. Alycia Nardini, freshmen, said she joined because she liked music, and the atmosphere seemed “open and fun.”

The club was founded about four years ago based on a new trend in music. Mrs. Cuneo, the club advisor, said it was “formed around jazz thought, but is now more a cappella.”

She explained that it is seen as an opportunity for kids to take a choral class if they can’t fit one into their regular schedule. That might make it sound like some extra class, but it’s not. The testaments of faithful members showed that.

“[It’s] a group where you can just sing, and feel no pressure. You don’t have to be amazing,” said Nardini. She added, “If you are not the next Christina Aguilera, you can

Featured Club of the Month:A Cappella

Photo by Ashley DomogalaThe A Cappella Club rehearses for the Winter Concert, which will take place on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

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A Cappella cont.still be in this club.” Sarah Zannoni, junior, described a cappella as a “way of expression.” All the members are a supportive group who have each other’s backs. It’s a great environment to start your day, with friendly people, fun and music.

The a cappella group also shows off their talent at concerts and other events. They will be performing at the WHS Winter Choral Concert on Dec.12 at 7 p.m. “It’s really cool to be on a stage performing in front of everyone,” commented Cody Munroe, junior. They will be performing the challenging pieces "Turkish March for Voices," "Have You Seen the Baby” and an unusual and fun version of “Jingle Bells.” On Dec. 14 at noon, they will also be caroling at the Rockingham Mall.

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Photo by Ashley DomogalaMrs. Cuneo instructs the club to re-sing a section of their song.

Contests!The JagRoar is starting two new competitions taking place monthly for the chance to have your piece of work included in the newspaper!

Writing: The first is a writing competition. This includes poems, short stories, and any other form of writing. It can be funny, scary, sad, seasonal, or just awesome.

Art: The second is an art competition. You can submit pictures of paintings, sculptures, sketches, drawings, and anything else artsy. Use your imagination!

Just submit your work to jagroarnews@windhamhighschool.org. And yes, you can submit multiple times. Check with your teacher to see if you can even receive extra credit for sharing your masterpiece! Even if you don’t win, your work can be shared on the JagRoar’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

By Ashley DomogalaJagRoar Staff

Mondays:7am: French Honor Society7am: A Cappella Choir2:30pm: JagRoar Newspaper

Tuesdays:7am: Musicality7:15am: Peer Leaders (only on 2nd Tue. of month)2:30pm: SMILES2:30pm: Yearbook Club2:30pm: FIRST Robotics

2:30pm: JCA2:30pm: Ping Pong Club

Wednesdays:6:45am: A Cappella Choir2:20pm: Rap Club

Thursdays:7am: Musicality7:15am: SALT7:15am: Book Club

Fridays:6:45am: A Cappella Choir2:20pm: Art Club

WHS Club CalendarWhat’s going on in your school before and after hours?

Check the club out at their performances or drop by one day to see what they do. You may like what

you hear, and the A Cappella Club might just be the perfect fit for you to join next year.

Hello JagRoar Readers,Please feel free to send in any story ideas to me, Ashley Domogala. I want to know what’s going on in your clubs. It’s important to me to cover all clubs, even the ones that are small. If your club is doing anything interesting, let me know! Keep reading, Jags!