2008-2009 Res Banner Issue 3

december|policies

the res banner|02|december 15, 2008

The Res Banner Editorial Policy

MissionThe Res Banner is a student publica.on distributed to all students, faculty, and staff of Resurrec.on High School with a total print run of 1200. The news

magazine serves as a public forum for expression and communica.on for both the school and the community. Opinions expressed in the news

magazine are not necessarily those of the Resurrec.on High School faculty,

staff, or administra.on.

Responding to The Res Banner

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and/or length.

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Dear Banner Readers,

If you haven’t been keeping up with the countdown on every student’s mini locker dry‐erase board, Christmas break starts in four days.

First off, YAY. I cannot wait to begin my days of waking up at three in the aVernoon, wrapping presents (one of my obsessions), and watching Elf repeatedly un.l I, like Buddy the Elf, begin to call everyone I know a “CoFonheaded Ninnymuggins”.

Although some may call me lazy for waking up at three in the aVernoon, I like to take a break once in a while. Sleep is definitely something I need to catch up on.

But if you aren’t going to sleep through your en.re break like me, you may want to check out the Christmas break calendar on page 22 for some ideas on what to do each day.

Or, make your English teachers happy and read a book; the review of Last Christmas on page 26 is a good start.

Our staff hopes that you, as readers, find everything in this issue entertaining, interes.ng, and above all, informa.ve. A lot has been happening around Res, and it’s important to all of us that you know the facts.

We especially hope to have cleared up the rumors about the poten.al uniform change that are running rampant through the halls. By the way, for those of you have been asking, the answer is no, you will not be wearing bright red walking shorts and neck.es as your uniform next year. See why you need us?

So, even though break is fast approaching, we unfortunately s.ll have to get through midterms. Study hard, but do take a moment to read the Banner. Enjoy!

Sincerely,Sarah ButlerEditor‐in‐Chief

The November 3, 2008 issue of The Res Banner stated that the tennis team ended their season with a 5‐7 record. This is incorrect; the season ended with a 7‐5 record.

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december|staff


editor‐in‐chiefsarah butler

managing editorsmary fran draths, rachel olinger

news editorelizabeth browne

opinion editorsmeghan kasprzyk, sarah thomas

feature editorsjessica fischer, franny flood

arts and entertainment editorsmarlee jennings, chris5ne trovela

sports editorsnora riley, kristen sweeney

copy editorscatherine kea5ng, anne lindberg

design editorsmary daul, cory grapenthien, megan valen5no

business managersamanda michi, beth wenzl

reportersnicole antczak, stephanie d’agos5no, kelsey dietz, natalie foria, lauren garrity, shannon hunter, becca price, jessica szramiak

adviserms. amanda s5eber

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opinion|staff editorial


It was recently brought to the attention of The Res Banner staff that administrators received anonymous emails containing photos of students engaging in what seemed

to be illegal behavior. If this occurs in the future, we feel that the emails should

be disregarded unless they pose a threat to students, faculty, or staff.

From what we have been told, when anonymous emails and photos are received, students pictured are spoken to by administrators during class time and are required to contact their parents. Athletes and leaders may be subject to additional sanctions.

We do not agree with this procedure. While administrators have said that they are concerned with the well being of students and only consider the emails for this reason, we feel that the senders have the wrong intentions and thus should not receive the attention of administration.

If the sender does not include his or her name in the email, then it is likely that it was sent with the intent to target and punish a specific student and not out of concern for the student’s well being.

While misconduct like underage drinking and other illegal activities is wrong, we feel that sending an anonymous email is wrong as well.

And so, we do not feel that it is fair to confront a student because an inappropriate picture of her was received via an

anonymous email.We do recognize that students are ultimately at fault

for putting themselves in a situation where illegal activities are occurring. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to monitor the photos posted of them online and to take necessary precautions so that no one is provided with the opportunity to use the photos against her.

It is likely, though, that she is not the only one in the school engaging in this behavior, and we feel that it is unfair for her to have to miss class to speak to administration and possibly face consequences while the off-campus misconduct of students not pictured is left unaddressed.

There is no way for a school to fairly discipline off-campus misconduct; it is impossible to know the off-campus habits of every student, and is therefore wrong to accost the few students whose habits have been brought to a school’s attention, by any means.

Discipline for off-campus misconduct is a parent’s job, not a school’s. And so, school administrators should focus solely on the issue of in-school misconduct and leave the rest to parents.

We understand that administration will always do what is necessary to assure the safety and well being of the student body. But, we feel that by taking these anonymous emails into consideration, administration is only giving the senders what they want.

Staff Editorial

To read or not to readWhy administrators should delete

anonymous emails

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opinion|paws


paws up

paws down

By Anne Lindberg

Paws down to those “bruises” and “straightening iron burns” on girls’ necks come Monday morning. It’s go#en ridiculous; there must be

guys all over the neighborhood suffering from oxygen depriva:on;

I’m thoroughly disgusted.

Paws down to the failure to cover

your mouth when coughing. It’s like a surge of infec:ons being

spread, and no one seems to care. Even be#er, people almost

never fail to aim right at my face.

Paws down to li#er in the hallways.

I’m not quite sure why students have bags of noodles and wigs in school

(yes, I’ve seen both leD una#ended);

nevertheless, there are both lockers and trash cans provided so that these

items don’t end up on the floor.

Paws down to a lack of personal

hygiene. Just a heads up…it is evident to everyone around you

when you have failed to brush your

teeth in the morning. Please make a conscious effort, for all our sakes.

Paws down to the hundreds of

pictures with boyfriends plastered

all over the insides of lockers. I don’t

remember signing up for a full photo

:me line of your rela:onship, and

if I did, I’d be regreGng it by now.

Paws up to taking your winter coat out of the back of your

closet to find money in the

pockets. Always a great surprise.

Paws up to karaoke night at Res. Some might place this in the “Paws Down” category considering the large amount of students that

are vocally challenged, to put it nicely. However, I for one am a

huge advocate for making a fool of

yourself in public.

Paws up to snow! I can just feel

one of those incredible 5:30 am

phone calls coming with the greatest phrase in the English

language…SNOW DAY.

Paws up to Britney Spears and her comeback. Her hair is a normal color now, but be#er yet, she has

hair…definitely a good sign.

Paws up to :ghts and knee socks.

We’re rockin’ the old grammar school look with that jumper, but, more importantly, we’re preven:ng

the probable onset of hypothermia

during the school day.

opinion|columns


Do you remember the movie, The Santa Clause 2? Well, if you’ve seen the film, Tim Allen’s character, Santa Claus, creates a toy version of himself so he can be in two places

at once. After watching this movie for the first time, I fantasized about what it would be like to make a ‘clone’ of myself. Not only would it mean that I would go to school and work a lot less, but it would also mean that instead of having to choose between my mom’s and my dad’s house, for once in my life, I could be in two places at the same time.

After my parents divorced, when I was in first grade, I was sad and confused about what was happening. My sister and I didn’t know what to expect since none of our friends’ parents were divorced. My mom explained that while we would be living with her, we would spend every other weekend at our dad’s house. Once we had this conversation at the kitchen table, I started to understand the complexities and chaos of having two households.

With my sister at my side and my stuffed animal with the scent of my mom’s perfume, I ventured out for my first experience at my dad’s house. Even though I missed my mom and my own bed, spending the weekends at my dad’s wasn’t that bad.

The time with my dad, Friday through Sunday, was always filled with exciting outings to the American Girl Doll Store, Navy Pier, and other places. While I did the same things with my mom on her weekends, I found that I was beginning to really like this situation. There were double vacations to Lake Geneva, two closets full of clothes, and even triple the presents at Christmas.

Sadly, this situation did not last forever, and it wasn’t until my teen years that I began to see the real upsets of having divorced parents. For example, if I was at my mom’s house having a fun time, I would get very upset when the chime of the doorbell went off, and my dad was waiting for me. I began to outgrow the double life; having triple presents and two Barbie Jeeps no longer interested me.

Now that I am approaching my eighteenth birthday, I can openly talk to my parents about the divorce and express my opinions and concerns. No longer do I wish for a double of myself to simplify my situation. This is my life, and I’ve learned to accept it and appreciate everything I have, especially those two closets full of clothes.

At this time of year, I always find myself in the car much more often than usual. I had a family wedding in southern Illinois last month, and then the annual trips made to

Indiana and Michigan for the holidays and a family ski trip. Being in the car that much always makes me think of when I was little.

I have very vivid memories from the age of five until junior high, driving with my mother in the car, running errands and going to my sister’s countless softball games. I loved it; the windows were down and the Oldies 104.3 station was always preset on the radio. It didn’t take me long to memorize the words to almost every song from the 60s and 70s. My mom and I would blast the music, and I would have the time of my life singing along with her. I thought about when I would get my own license and be able to drive around with friends doing the exact same thing, having just as much fun as I was having with my mom.

As soon as my sophomore year rolled around, someone new would get their drivers’ license almost every week. I didn’t take the drivers’ education class like everyone else did because I forgot to sign up (woops!). However, all my friends were eager to get behind the wheel, so I hardly ever found myself without a ride.

After sophomore year, still without a license, I was starting to get a little restless. Driving around was no longer new and exciting, so I didn’t have that awesome advantage where friends

were willing to drive me places whenever I asked anymore. I learned to deal with it all the way through junior year by walking, taking buses, and making arrangements with friends ahead of time when I needed to be somewhere.

One day, however, I had to get to work on short notice, and I didn’t have any time to walk there. I called almost every friend I knew, even ones I hadn’t seen in weeks, begging for a ride. No one could do it, and I was stuck. Then my mom pulled in the driveway, and I realized that I hadn’t asked her for a ride in almost five months. I never rode in the car with her anymore, and when I did, I would always take a nap. I started to sort of miss those days when we drove around together in the car, oldies blasting on the radio.

Of course, when I asked my mom for a ride, she was happy to do it. True to my memories, she rolled down all the windows but left the music to me. I didn’t even think to put on any other station than the oldies (which is sadly, no longer 104.3 but 94.7). We sang along, and those fifteen blocks to work were a blast from the past that I never knew I could miss so much.

My mom and I rarely get to spend time with one another; it’s close to impossible with our busy schedules, and we’ve never been huge fans of “family dinners.” But now, I make sure to keep our car rides together frequent instead of jumping at the chance to call a friend.

Living a double life Dealing with my parents’ split

Going back to the oldiesMy fond memories in the passenger seatBy Anne Lindberg

By Jessica Szramiak

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.uring first semester, administration

received two emails from

anonymous sources containing

photos of students with alcohol.

According to Dr. Lynne Saccaro,

president/principal, an additional email

was also received over the summer,

including pictures and a message from

the sender that said, “This is why

I’m not sending my daughter to your

school.”

Administrators spoke to the

students in the photos during class

time and have contacted their parents,

even though the email senders were

unknown.

Though administrators said

that they take the emailed photos

into consideration because they are

concerned with the well being of the

students involved, other area high

schools and universities approach

these situations differently.

Mr. Ronald Hoover, vice principal of

St. Scholastica Academy in Chicago, said

that he would most likely ignore a single

anonymous complaint.

Mr. Trae Mitten, assistant dean of

students at Purdue University in Indiana,

said, “We review each situation on a case

by case basis, incorporating a variety of

factors into the decision to take action or

not.”

Trudi Goggin, dean of students at

Dominican University in River Forest,

said that the university does not monitor

students’ off-campus misconduct through

Facebook or MySpace. The school does,

however, review anonymous notices when

received.

Res’s student handbook doesn’t

specify what actions administration

takes when receiving anonymous

emails containing photos, but it does

state that students may be disciplined

for acts of gross disobedience or

misconduct occurring off-campus

and/or outside of school hours.

Ms. Tamara Bernardin, dean

of students, said, “Any time school

becomes aware that there could be

drinking, drug abuse, or substance

abuse…the minimum thing we’re

going to do is refer [the student] to her

guidance counselor and contact her

parents. That’s just pretty standard.”

Saccaro stated that administration has

always struggled with this issue. “I think

what we are going to have to do with our

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attorney is to develop a policy as to how we are going

to address this,” she said.

Mr. James Boylan, dean of students at Notre

Dame High School for boys in Niles, said that Notre

Dame does not have a specific policy for this issue,

and that he would handle each situation according to

its particular circumstances.

Saccaro said, “I don’t believe that [off-campus

misconduct] is something that we can ignore, but

I don’t think it’s something that is our business to

consequence.”

The student handbook states that consequences

for off-campus misbehavior “may include restriction

on extra-curricular and co-curricular activities,

suspension from transportation, and suspension and/or

expulsion from school.”

“If [the misconduct] is not disrupting Res or its

credibility, then [administration] shouldn’t be involved

at all,” said Katie Garcia, senior.

Arguments concerning the extent of the

administration’s involvement in these issues vary, as

some of the photos that have been received have been

taken from social networking sites, such as Facebook.

Ms. Nancy Giustino, English department, said,

“First of all, I don’t think that students, young ladies,

should put themselves in the predicament of [posting

inappropriate photos on Facebook]. The only thing

you can do is inform parents, who can solve [the

problem].”

According to Bernardin, she does not make a

habit of monitoring students’ Facebook pages, but she

said that she might do so if she has concrete evidence

of illegal behavior in her hands.

“If I could [monitor students’ Facebook pages] I

might; the thing is, this is all public. A lot of people tend

to think that their things on the internet are private, but

in actuality it’s a public forum,” said Bernardin.

Though she said that she might monitor a student’s

Facebook page if needed, Bernardin doesn’t know if it

is the best use of her time. “My sense is that students

should be responsible to monitor their own things,”

said Bernardin.

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Kathleen Clark, sophomore, said, “I think Res

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look. If a situation comes up, they could look it up [on

Facebook] to get evidence and reinforce information

they already have.”

Bernardin said, “This is about the health and well-

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this which is students making themselves vulnerable

by putting themselves out [on the internet]. I think

that’s one of the biggest pressing issues for your

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has been working to change the individual class uniforms

to an all-school uniform for the following school year.

Changes will be made starting with the incoming freshmen

and current sophomores. The new uniform will continue to

expand with each incoming class until an all-school uniform is

implemented.

An all-school uniform will help foster unity and eliminate

class rivalries, according to the administration and the teacher-

initiated group. Mrs. Carol Beimer, assistant principal, said, “In

order to be one school, we need to have one uniform.”

The new uniform will include a two-pleated skirt, a

non-banded polo shirt, and a sweater that’s style is still to be

determined. Schoolbelles black pants will be replaced with any

type of khaki pant.

Ms. Maria Fumic, history department, said, “We want

a whole new look, not drastic but more clean, simplified, and

moreover uniformed.”

Uniform possibilities were presented to the freshmen and

sophomores on Thurs., Dec. 4 when seven girls modeled the new

selections during a class meeting.

During the assembly, some students were less than thrilled

about the proposed uniform options.

Brittany Thill, sophomore, said she does not want an all-

school uniform. “[The individual class uniforms] are what I liked

about Res.”

Others feel that a new uniform is necessary, but are

disappointed with the new uniform pieces.

Ms. Amanda Stieber, English department, said, “We are

open to ideas and suggestions from the freshman and sophomore

classes, but they need to realize that the uniform will look better

once it has been individually altered.”

A meeting was held on Wed., Dec. 10 which included the

four sophomore officers, three freshmen council members, and

two student advocates. Each group selected a fabric for the new

pleated skirt which is replacing the kilt.

After selecting three uniform possibilities, the freshmen

and sophomore classes will vote to determine the all-school

uniform.

New ideas began when five teachers started discussing

different options for the uniform. The teachers include Ms.

Denise Lenihan, history department, Mrs. Jennifer Salerno, fine

arts department, Mrs. Rosemary Stuebi, English department,

along with Fumic and Stieber.

“We want students to feel good about themselves and not

ask themselves ‘Who do I have to impress?’,” said Lenihan.

Through the new look, the teacher-group is hoping to imply

the idea of respect.

“Students need to learn to take pride in their appearance and

understand that going to an all-girls school does not make it okay

to completely disregard their uniform and overall appearance,”

said Stieber.

Beimer said, “There is a way to present yourself. Self esteem

and self respect is very often reflected in how we dress.”

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students acknowledge that there are

some problems with the new cell

phone policy.

Dr. Lynne Saccaro, president/

principal, said, “I am not disappointed;

I just think girls need to learn what to do

with the freedom they have been given.

They need to learn to be responsible and

make the right choices involving rules.”

According to Saccaro and Ms.

Tamara Bernardin, dean of students, the

most common problems with the policy

are students carrying their cell phones

with them when they are not supposed

to and phones are going off during class

time.

Bernardin said, “There is a great

impact felt by teachers in class with

texting, which draws focus away from

materials and with phones going off

which disrupts class.”

Ms. Esther Pullara, math and

foreign language department said, “Girls

still have their phones with them during

class and are checking them.” She has

seen girls texting from their pockets

and under their books and believes

that the new policy has impacted her

class time.

Saccaro said, “[Students] need

to learn to be responsible for their

actions and for the way they follow

the rules and guidelines we have set up.”

Some students who have had their cell

phones taken away continue to text during

class. Vanessa Vicens, junior, had her

phone taken away, but continues to carry

her phone with her in order to text.

When asked who she thought had the

biggest problems with cell phones, Pullara

said, “Upperclassmen because they have

more issues and always have something to

talk about.” 25% of upperclassmen

have had their cell phones confiscated

and been referred to the dean.

Some students are having

trouble being responsible with their

cell phones. Tina Cisarik, senior, had

her cell phone confiscated last year.

She said, “After having my phone

taken away for my alarm going off, I

learned to no longer carry it around,”

she said.

Bernardin said, “We are issuing

[students] a challenge to step up and

be responsible with this privilege.”

Cisarik also said, “Girls need

to be more responsible with the new

cell phone privileges, otherwise they

will be taken away.”

According to Bernardin and

Saccaro, the BOB committee has been

meeting to discuss the problems and

solutions to the policy. While some

members of the committee want the

former cell phone policy reinstated

others want harsher consequences,

such as a fine, when students choose

not to follow the current policy.

“It is all a discussion now, and

nothing has been decided,” said

Bernardin.

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second of ten finalists for the Chicago

vehicle city sticker competition. She

received a $500 savings bond from the City

Clerk, Miguel del Valle, and competed against

342 other submissions from 42 high school

students this year for the theme of “Dog Friendly

Chicago.”

Each year, the theme of the city sticker

competition is designed to set up city-wide

awareness of a certain topic. “Chicago is

welcoming and friendly toward dogs and other

pets,” said Byrne.

Mrs. Jennifer Salerno, fine arts department,

believes the sticker “has a very playful feel to

it.” Byrne chose to draw the

yorkie because “it spreads the word that

Chicago is dog friendly, and it went well with

the theme,” said Byrne.

Byrne was taken by surprise after receiving

placement with the ten finalists. “It’s really hard

to get into the competition and usually one girl

from Res places every year,” said Byrne.

Designing the city sticker is a long process,

but Byrne wasn’t dettered. “It took me about

a week, and I finished a month early,” said

Byrne. Even though submitting the city sticker

is optional for Art Honors class students, most

girls turn them into the competition.

Winning second place, Byrne was very

excited. “I was a little bummed I didn’t get first,

but I was happy I won second,” said Byrne.

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honors, regular, and general

level classes will be changed for

the 2009-2010 school year, according

to Mrs. Angela Durkin, assistant

principal and curriculum committee

chair.

Changing the quality grade points

was proposed by “teachers who

recognized that students in general

classes are doing the same work as

those in regular classes, just with more

assistance, but, nonetheless, receive

less grade points,” said Durkin.

Ms. Nancy Giustino, English

department and curriculum committee

member, said, “In all honesty, the young

ladies placed in the general classes

are working very hard, and some of

the material is also being covered in

regular and even honors, and are just

as capable as other students.”

A curriculum committee of eleven

faculty members has researched

various schools and their grading point

allocations. According to Durkin, “We

have been looking in all areas from

private and public schools in the area

to academies out East.”

The grading scale is also being

revised, according to Durkin. “We

want the grading scale to be as fair as

possible because GPA plays a role in

college acceptance and scholarships.

A certain GPA is also necessary for

students who want to be a division

athlete in college,” said Durkin.

<s. Lynn O’Linski, athletic director, extended the hours

of the fitness center in response to the many requests

from the Res community. The new

hours are 3 to 7, Monday through Thursday.

Other changes are also being taken into

consideration.

O’Linski said, “It’s always easier working

out with a partner and to stay motivated with

other people around you, which is why we

wanted to increase interest in the fitness

center.”

Jay Pehm, JV volleyball coach, and new

monitor of the fitness center said at least a

dozen girls are working out daily. Both he

and O’Linski agree that if the numbers keep

growing, they will consider opening up the

fitness center on the weekends.

While extending the hours to weekends

is not yet final, students are showing signs of

interest. Renee Nelson, senior, works out in

the fitness center at least three times a week.

Nelson said, “It’s easier to find the time to

work out with the new flexible hours, and I

would definitely go on the weekends if it was

open.”

The athletic department is still

implementing ongoing improvements. Pehm

said, “We are updating equipment and repairing

anything that needs to be fixed in here. Ultimately, we are making

the fitness center more useful for athletes and non-athletes to get

in shape.”

Ms. Marcia Berke, physical education department, said that the

proceeds from the 2008 Bandit Shuffle walkathon, donations from

the Booster Club, and a grant from the Illinois P.E. Association,

allowed the athletic department to purchase new equipment,

including balance boards, bosu balls, and stability balls. “I know

the equipment and can answer any questions about how to use

everything, or fitness questions in general,” Pehm explained.

O’Linski hopes students and staff members will take advantage

of the new hours and updates being made. She said, “It’s important

to improve your health and stay in shape, and with the new hours,

we can make this easier and more accessible to everyone.”

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a f f e c t e d

students within the

walls of the school,

leading to more

diligent efforts

to protect girls’

belongings.

D e m i

Aloisio, s e n i o r ,

was victimized

the day before

T h a n k s g i v i n g

break. A hair dryer,

a prize she won in

her homeroom, was

stolen from outside

her locker in the

hallway. “I didn’t

think anything

would be gone,

knowing I’m in a

Catholic school,”

said Aloisio. “I

was in shock that

someone actually had

the nerve to do that.”

D a n i e l l e

Jackowiak, freshman, discovered that her

Ugg boots and her Juicy Couture wristlet

were stolen from her gym locker. “I was

mad because the Uggs were my sister’s,

and I didn’t want her to be mad at me,”

said Jackowiak. “I thought [the boots and

the wristlet] were safe.”

“We expect people not to steal,” said

Ms. Tamara Bernardin, dean of students.

“It’s an issue that we will have to look

at differently--at how we might prevent

this. There have been a few cases in the

locker room this year and last year, but we

suspect there are a number of cases that

don’t get reported,” Bernardin said.

Theft in the gym locker room has

become an annual occurrence. “I get at

least two girls a year,” said Mr. Martin

Mallen, physical education teacher.

“[Students] invite people to steal their

stuff; they just leave it out on the bench.”

To avoid being victimized again

Jackowiak said, “I am not going to bring

anything expensive to school or put

anything valuable in my gym locker.”

Aloisio also learned from her

experience. “Now, I know not to leave my

stuff unattended and to keep an eye on my

things,” she said.

The physical education department

has now taken action to prevent theft

from occurring in their classes. “We tell

[students] to put locks on all their lockers,

and we lock the back door,” said Mallen.

The p.e. teachers are also trying to

limit the amount of time students spend in

the locker rooms. Mallen said, “We don’t

let the girls use the bathroom in the locker

room anymore. Instead, we take them in

the hall [bathroom].”

However, the precautions teachers

have taken, Mallen finds, are not fool

proof. “It’s not completely effective; the

gym leader locks the back door, but then

a dancer will come in to use the bathroom

and go out the back door [unlocking it].”

Mrs. Marcia Berke, physical

education department, added, “There’s

a problem [with theft] no matter what

school is involved.”

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first snowflakes of the season have

fallen. Most people take this as an

opportunity to grab a blanket and a warm

cup of hot chocolate and camp out in

front of their fireplace. Not senior Emilia

Czyszczon. She’s been gearing up for

snowboarding season ever since the first

signs of winter settled in.

Czyszczon’s love for trying new

things is what first sparked her interest in

snowboarding. She wanted to bring her

experiences to Res, so she recently

started the Ski Club.

“I know people at Maine East

High School that go on ski trips

through the school, and I thought

Res should give it a try,” Czyszczon

said.

Czyszczon grew up around

winter sports. “My dad and brother

liked to ski, but I hated it so I never

went with them. I always wanted

to try snow boarding but my mom

never let me because she thought

it was too dangerous,” Czyszczon

said.

Mrs. Czyszczon said,

“Snowboarding is a dangerous

sport. Usually when you hear

about skiing accidents, it’s caused

by snowboarders. And hardly any

snowboarders wear helmets.”

When Czyszczon’s mom allowed her

brother to go snowboarding for the first

time, Czyszczon was furious. She said, “I

finally convinced her that she was being

unfair, so she let me go with a cousin. I was

so excited, but then I learned how hard it

really is.”

Her first time on the slopes didn’t go

so well. Trouble getting up, the bruises,

and the countless falls did not leave her

discouraged. Through all the frustration,

Czyszczon managed to come out with a

positive attitude.

“I fell in love with snowboarding after

the very first time. It was difficult, but I got

the hang of it eventually,” Czyszczon said.

On a regular day of snowboarding,

Czyszczon wakes up at 5 a.m. to drive three

hours to Cascade Mountain, near Wisconsin

Dells. She goes with her dad who usually

skis and a few friends outside of school.

“I like going earlier because there are less

people on the slopes and the snow is still

fresh. It’s a lot more peaceful and enjoyable

that way,” Czyszczon said.

Mr. Czyszczon has been very

supportive of his daughter’s interest in

snowboarding. He said, “I want her to

experience as much as she can, even if it’s

something risky. I love watching her from

the bottom of the slopes, and she’s getting

better with each time we go.”

Czyszczon goes 15 times a season,

which is from December to March. “I try

to get out as much as possible, but it gets

difficult because all the good ski resorts are

far away,” Czyszczon said.

Last year she went to Winter Park,

Colorado. Czyszczon said, “I was terrified

at first because the mountains are huge. But

it was a lot of fun, and I finally got my own

board.”

Although Czyszczon has never

been in any serious accidents, she’s

had a few close calls. While in

Colorado she went down the wrong

trail on the backside of a mountain

and fell down a twenty foot drop.

Fortunately she was unharmed and

learned to be more cautious.

As president of Ski Club,

Czyszczon is in charge of planning

the January ski trip. The meetings

are mostly for discussing plans

about the trip and how to publicize

it around Res.

“We are going to see what

the turnout is for the first trip and

hopefully be able to plan a few

more this year, Czyszczon said. She

hopes that including Notre Dame and

St. Patrick High Schools will encourage

more girls to participate.

“It’s a really fun experience. The thrill

of going down the slope is the best part, and

you get to be outdoors for the entire day,”

Czyszczon said. She is hoping that with

this trip, others will be able to experience

everything she has come to love about

snowboarding.

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features|money


money ma(ers

Compiled by Nora Riley and Franny Flood

Students track their spending for a week

and receive money‐saving 9ps from

financial advisors

Senior Siobhan Barre,, junior Natalie

Rojas, and sophomore Colleen Moran

recorded their expenses for a week in order to see how much money they spend. The students’ expenses were then analyzed by Nancy Stachnick (class of ‘67), Vice President, Retail Marke<ng Manager of MB

Financial Bank, and Ashley Davis, Leadership Development Program, Retail Banking.

features|money


The story: The na'on is deep in the midst of a recession, and

three girls are ge5ng money saving 'ps from the experts.

The experts: Nancy Stachnick and Ashley Davis

Where the experts are coming from: Nancy and Ashley are self proclaimed finance “geeks,” who love economics.

They are both self‐ suppor'ng women who are always looking

for ways to cut costs and save money. They also enjoy the

challenge of living well while spending less.

What the experts found: They looked at each students’ weekly expenditures, and saw a couple of paEerns

emerge. They then divided the students’ expenses into three

catergories and no'ced some trends and ways to save.

1. Food and drinks How quickly food costs add up when you are buying lunches or

snacks at the Res Cafe or at a resturaunt! You can save money here by bringing a sandwich or snacks from home for lunch,

drinking tap water or bringing your own water boEle to refill,

and limi'ng your restuarants ou'ngs.

2. Maintenance and non‐recurring costs

These expenses are for items that you only need once in a while like a cell phone charger or clothing. These costs can be

managed by predici'ng what you will need and then finding

items on sale. You can save money here by watching for store

sales, using store coupons (there have been some great ones

in the paper lately!) and pu5ng off purchases that are not vital

un'l you have saved the money for them.

3. Luxury items

Every woman loves a liEle luxury, but do you really need those tanning sessions? If you had to save money right away, this is

where the first cuts get made. It can be a fun challenge to find

affordable subs'tutes for the luxuries you are giving up. You just

have to put your mind to it, and enlist the help of your friends!

Saving Money isn’t hard

Stachnick and Davis said: Start small, have a plan, and work at it. Did you know that by star'ng a savings account with just $50

and then adding $5 a week, you would have $2,720 in 10 years

(at 2% interest, compounded monthly) Imagine what this nest

egg could be if you save more than $5 each week!

It’s cool to be a recessionista!

Stachnick and Davis said: Each one of these girls could have

saved money this week by spending differently. During this

challenging 'me, frugality is in, coupons are the new currency,

and finding new ways to use what you already own is ultra

fashionable!

Total Spending $58.02

Chicken sandwich......................$2.00

Diet Coke...................................$0.85

Tanning.....................................$5.00

Gas...........................................$7.00

Chipotle Burrito Bowl................$9.39

Tanning.....................................$5.00

2 Burrito Bowls........................$16.78

& chips and guacamole

Tanning ....................................$5.00

Tanning loTon ..........................$7.00

Cheetos ......................................$0.85

Chicken Noodle Soup..................$2.00

Tanning.......................................$5.00

Tanning LoTon............................$45.00

Chicken Sandwich.......................$2.00

Water BoWle...............................$1.00

Soup...........................................$2.00

Water BoWtle..............................$1.00

Open Gym...................................$5.00

Apple Juice..................................$1.00

Chicken Sandwich.......................$2.00

Tanning.......................................$5.00

Gatorade.....................................$1.25

Soup............................................$2.00

Water BoWle................................$1.00

Tacos ...........................................$4.00

Phone Charger.............................$25.00

Dinner..........................................$7.00

Slippers........................................$15.00

receives $100 weekly allowance

Junior Natalie Rojas


Senior Siobhan BarreWworks 30 hours a week, earning 10 dollars an hour

at the Norwood Park Nursing Home

McDonald’s iced coffee..............$2.00

Twilight movie Tcket..................$10.00

Sweatshirt from Res...................$25.00

Tony’s Deli Sub...........................$3.49

Tony’s pasta Salad......................$4.00

Sophomore Colleen Moran receives $20 weekly allowance


arts & entertainment|christmas break


By Shannon Hunter

PENCIL IT INMaking the most of your Christmas break

21

Go and see the bowling team

at Morgan Park at 9 a.m. Then

later, grab some ice skates

and friends and head down to

Millennium Park to glide on the

famous rink.

Since it is three days before the

man in the red suit comes down

your chimney, make sure you

get all your Christmas shopping

done. It can get crazy, so stay

calm in all the hustle and bustle.

Then take a break and go see

the basketball team at 7 p.m.

Take a “me” day. A-er all the food, treats, and excitement

that were consumed yesterday,

you’re going to need 8me to wind down.

New Year’s

Eve! Ring

in the New

Year with

family and

friends!

Have as much fun

as you can because

tomorrow, we are back

to loads of homework,

studying for tests, and

si:ng in class for 90 minutes.

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26

27

Midterms are done! So

just relax with your friends and

a cup of hot cocoa and catch up

on all the good movies you have

missed because of this busy first semester.

Grab a scarf and miBens, take the “L” downtown, and see

the magical window display

at Macy’s. Also, support the

basketball team by aBending the home game at 1 p.m.

Take some 8me with family. Go to the Lincoln Park Zoo and

look at the lights decora8ng the fun‐filled park.

Go down to Navy Pier with

some friends and explore

the ac8vi8es at “Winter Wonderfest”.

Get all the hidden boxes from

your closet and wrap them

because there is only one more

day 8ll Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Make sure you go to

mass to celebrate Jesus’

birthday.

Spend a day in the snow. Make

a snowman, snow angels, and

have a snowball fight with friends.

Have a “pj” day and

wear just your pajamas

all day long!

Head down to one of the

amazing hot chocolate places

that Rachel and Stephanie

found! (Flip to pp. 24‐25)

It’s the start of a new

year! Make a list of

your resolu8ons and goals for 2009!

Girl’s night out. Head down to

the great Mexican restaurant

that Kelsey found with some

friends. (Flip to p. 26)

Exchange all the unwanted,

unneeded, unbelievable, and

unwished‐for gi-s that you received. A-er you make all of your exchanges, head to the

hills of Chicago to sled down the

slopes.

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Kiss of Flavor” is the best way to alleviate dryness. Nivea

has sold moisturizers and facial products in the United States

for many years but introduced its European line of lip care to

the Unites States in 2008.

Unlike other lip products, A Kiss of Flavor is not sticky or

greasy, but lusciously smooth. There was no residue after I used

it, and my lips felt healthy and hydrated.

My lips were never bored with a tangy flavor like cherry and

I can only imagine that the passion fruit flavor is just as good. As

soon as I opened the tube, the delicious fruity scents made me

feel like I was in heaven.

A delicate tint of cherry red left my lips looking irresistible

and rich, after only one use. I was disappointed, however, that

the color intensified too much with subsequent application. For

a night out; it’s the perfect tint color, but for a day at school, it’s

a little overwhelming.

Those, however, who obsessively apply lip balm every

five minutes may want to consider Nivea Lip Care with no color

tint.

Nivea offers many “Kiss” products. Each one has a specific

purpose in helping your lips become healthier. “A Kiss of

Shimmer”, “A Kiss of Rejuvenation” and “A Kiss of Gloss” are

a few of the seven that they offer.

A Kiss of Flavor is used to treat chapped lips specifically.

I look forward to sampling the additional glamorous gloss and

shimmer products that Nivea offers.

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the bunch, but it does have its perks.

Pisterzi said, “It made my lips feel

good, and I didn’t have too apply

it a million times a day. Even

though the minty flavor may attract

people, it does not even last an hour

according to Salerno. Some may say

that it stings, but its thick texture

helps keep lips hydrated and moist

during the cold winter season.

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should, and it does not feel greasy.

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Henley. Its thin tube does not appeal

to all. “It was too thin for my lips,

and I had to apply many times,”

said Pisterzi. One upside is the

flavor. “It had a very good taste,”

said Wallace. Within the small tube,

there is a whole lot of vanilla flavor

that may cause you to over apply.

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on the market and not the crowd

favorite. “I didn’t like using my

fingers,” said Wallace. This seemed

to be the biggest turn off for most.

“I had to wash my hands more than

I usually would. But my lips felt as

soft as a baby’s butt,” said Pisterzi.

This lip balm lasted up to three hours

and really kept your lips feeling soft

and healthy.

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600 Davis

Evantston

847.492.8056

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PARKING: This was our first stop in our hunt for the best hot chocolate. After just a few moments, we easily found parking half a block away from the café. DECOR: Immediately upon walking in, we fell in love with the ambiance of the café. With the sparkling, vintage chandeliers and its sophisticated black shelves topped with colorful coffee mugs, we felt right at home from the minute we entered. As we went to order our hot chocolate, we noticed the unique chalkboards that constituted as the menu. They were filled with various warm beverages including lattes, coffees, and other complimentary drinks. ATMOSPHERE: Surprisingly, for the amount of costumers that were seated, it was relatively quiet, and we were able to have a comfortable conversation. With exams just around the corner, we could not think of a better place to hold a study session complimented with a good cup of hot chocolate. Grazie is definitely worth the stop.

COST: Costing only $4.60 for two small hot chocolates, we found the pricing to be reasonable.HOT CHOCOLATE: We had the option of having our drinks with or without whipped cream which was a nice addition. Our drinks were the perfect temperature and had a great chocolatey taste. They were good, but not great.

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Grazie

6700 N Northwest Hwy

Park Ridge

773.775.3312

PARKING: Terrible. We were forced to park seven blocks away because there were no spots available near the cafe. Cold and a tad bit annoyed about our parking troubles, we entered the café.DECOR: Not nearly as pleasant as the first café. The gaudy cheetah print couches and a noisy crowd of customers lowered our expectations immensely.ATMOSPHERE: There were an extremely limited amount of tables and seats for the amount of customers present. Even if we had wanted to sit down and try to enjoy our drinks, NO seating was available in the cramped café. The cashier seemed slightly annoyed at our mere presence which was less then welcoming.COST: We placed our order, this time only ordering one cup and splitting the beverage, costing $2.35, which was reasonable.

HOT CHOCOLATE: After purchasing our drink, we were not surprised to find that it was just as disappointing as the atmosphere of the café. A watered down, not so “chocolatey” hot chocolate, was not worth the trip that we had made. It was way too hot, burning both of our tongues after waiting a good five minutes for it to cool. We then had to walk all the way back to our car, after of course, forgetting where we parked since there were three streets containing the word “green” in the names. After this experience, we decided that the best part of going to Café Mozart was our drive back home.

Grade B+

Grade D‐

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Hot Chocolate

1747 N. Damen Ave

Chicago

773.489.1777

Alliance Bakery 1736 W Division St. Chicago 773.278.0366

PARKING: Thankfully, we found parking immediately, and only one block away from the bakery.DECOR: From the moment we entered the bakery, we were enthralled. The inventive window display had rows and rows of unique, handmade cakes. The walls were layered with adorable blue and brown wallpaper with complementary blue paint on other walls in the shop. Numerous photos of cake designs graced the walls and the gold tin-tiled ceiling was a nice finishing touch. If this wasn’t enough to entice our interest, rows and rows of sweets and snacks were displayed before us in old fashioned glass showcases, each with concise descriptions and original presentations. To name a few, there was chocolate bread pudding, salads, brownies, yogurt, flourless chocolate cake tarts, fruit tarts, and many more delectable dishes.

ATMOSPHERE : U p o n entering, it was obvious that we had found a quaint little side bakery café with unique taste. Even though the bakery was spacious, it was full of customers.COST: A small hot chocolate costs only $2.25.HOT CHOCOLATE: With the choice of what kind of milk we wanted, we could definitely see that this hot chocolate offered some healthy alternatives. As we watched the server squeeze chocolate sauce on top of our order, we could smell the delicious aroma. The splendid mixture of pure chocolate and milk provided the drink with the perfect thickness and consistency. By far, it was a great cup of the soothing classic!

PARKING: Since we were in a fabulous mood from just leaving Alliance Bakery, we could not wait to continue on to Hot Chocolate. We even found parking right around the corner where the restaurant was located. DECOR: We were struck with the overwhelming scent of hot chocolate. The décor included frosted ceiling lights, circular tables matched with sleek little black chairs, and modern oval mirrors about two feet apart on the walls. The bar area was covered with glasses and bottles, and the counters were covered with coffee and espresso machines. ATMOSPHERE: The feel of the restaurant was very modern and sophisticated with its innovative style. The slight buzz of the restaurant made you want to sit right down and enjoy.COST: While the price was

seemingly steep compared to the other locations, $6.63 for one cup,we were drawn in by the outstanding flavors and aromas of the hot chocolate. HOT CHOCOLATE: Even though we tried the “medium” hot chocolate and a “Mexican” hot chocolate, many different variations of the drink are served. Out of all of the places we visited, this location had the best hot chocolate. The wholesome smooth texture immediately quenched our thirst. While the flavors were soft and delicate, the syrupy consistency of the hot chocolate was literally to die for. Hot Chocolate exceeded even our highest expectations and we plan on returning as soon as possible. We recommend that it be tried without a moment to spare.

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edge adventure at a far away boarding

school with the man of my dreams

has sadly never been an opportunity for me.

The closest I could get to that breathtaking

experience was reading Kate Brian’s devilish

drama, Last Christmas.

What I expected to be a warmhearted,

lovey-dovey Christmas novel shocked me as it

developed into a rapturous mystery novel.

Last Christmas is a prequel to Brian’s

Private series. The book follows Ariana

Osgood, Easton Academy’s well-known

“good girl”. She gets the best grades in school,

has a perfect, sought-after boyfriend, and

lives a luxurious life in Easton’s top-notch

dormitory.

A treacherous snow storm traps Ariana

at school with Easton’s charming bad-

boy, Thomas Pearson. The two commit

unimaginable acts as they try to avoid faculty

and other students.

Ariana’s inner motives are unleashed as

she becomes more attached to Thomas. Her

dangerous obsession with him leads her to

cover up her actions with lies and deceit. The

novel begins with the basis of innocence and

morality and soon unfolds into a whirlwind of

sin and indulgence.

The novel supplies the drama and scandal

that happens preceding Brian’s Private series.

Even though the book came out after her

series started, I had no trouble keeping up with

characters and the plot. I would, however,

suggest reading the Private series before

beginning Last Christmas in order to get the

full effect of suspense.

Not only was Last Christmas an easy

263 page read, but I actually found myself

constantly itching to turn every single

page. I even expected it to be a longer book

considering the events that it covered.

If you want to treat yourself to an early

Christmas present or just a winter break thrill,

I would definitely recommend Last Christmas.

Kate Brian did a phenomenal job of twisting

a good girl, prep school novel into a well-

thought out and scandalous delight.

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armadillo that greets you on the way

into the restaurant. As I walked into

the Rusty Armadillo, I felt like I was stepping

right into the Southwest. With its dimmed

lighting and rusty red walls, it’s definitely

casual dining.

This restaurant is a place where people

can enjoy their meal while having a good

time. With tvs lining the wall, you’ll be sure to

catch any game that is on. Some nights it can

get a bit loud and will most likely be crowded.

If there’s a big game, the crowd is lively and

inviting, especially on the weekends. If you

want to ditch the loud scene, I would suggest

making your way upstairs.

This room is ideal for private parties,

holding a maximum of 38. I didn’t sit upstairs

on this particular visit because I wanted to

enjoy the energy of the restaurant on the lower

level.

When seated, I was immediately served

chips and salsa. The food was outstanding,

but some items were a little pricey, like the

Monterey Shrimp which was priced at $13.00

or the Ginormous Mixed Grill for $16.00.

I ordered the Chicken Club Tacos, which

consisted of three soft flour tortillas filled with

chicken and crispy bacon, topped with lettuce

tomatoes and cheese and served with a side

of sour cream and guacamole.This dish was

priced at $9.95.

I actually enjoyed it more than I expected

because I am usually not that fond of Mexican

dining. And what I ordered wasn’t really

ethnic. What topped my meal off was the

raspberry lemonade; it was sweet and tangy.

The restaurant’s Mexican classics are tacos,

burritos, enchiladas, and chimichangas.

The tortilla pizza topped with refried

beans, meat, cheese, and jalapenos is a house

favorite.

Since the restaurant’s grand opening was

just last year, it might not be so popular yet,

but I’ve found that it’s a great little hidden

treasure, just outside the city. So stop in for

some modern takes on Mexican cooking at

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Switchfoot, you would probably get

something that sounds a lot like David

Cook.

After graduating from his band, Midwest

Kings, the newest American Idol champ

makes his debut on his radio friendly,

alternative, self-titled album. With almost

every song co-written by Cook himself, the

album contains mostly slower, John Mayer-

like songs with a classic rock edge.

Cook dedicates the first track,

“Declaration,” to his fans. It’s a high-

energized, almost rock ballad proclaiming

“you’re my inspiration as I stand alone against

the world. ‘Cause you love and you bleed and

you stole my soul to set me free.”

The next few tracks, including

Cook’s single “Light On”, are similar to

“Declaration”- basic alternative songs about

love.

Cook’s Idol legacy, however, begins with

“Bar-ba-sol”, a clever, guitar-heavy song

about suffering memory loss after a crazy

night out. The combination of Cook’s voice

and Shakespearean lyrics, “Oh, where I’ve

been sold in spite again, long before me like a

dream” makes the song even more addicting

than harmonic melody.

After “Bar-ba-sol” there is a good chance

you’ll find yourself singing with a hairbrush

along to the rest of the songs on the album

from the high-pitched, insightful yells of

“Mr. Sensitive” to the sweet, falsetto ballad

“Avalanche.”

Cook, however, has one more surprise

left. After “A Daily Anthem” there is a hidden

track.

One of the best songs on the album,

“Kiss on the Neck” is an upbeat song, similar

to “Bar-ba-sol”, about seeing someone for the

first time and feeling an automatic connection.

The next track and Cook’s single, “Time of

My Life”, declaring his Idol victory officially

ends the album.

Although his songs sound almost entirely

the same, Cook’s catchy lyrics, flawless voice,

and addictive melodies show potential for

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3n Four Christmases, Kate (Reese

Witherspoon) and Brad (Vince Vaughn)

are a typical modern couple who live in the

San Francisco area. Determined to hold off

on marriage, they are happy being together

without the wedding bells and certainly do

not show any interest in having children.

Estranging themselves from their parents and

siblings over Christmas season, they each

invent an exotic charity project to keep them

as far away as possible from their families.

In Brad’s words, “You can’t spell families

without ‘lies’.”

Unfortunately, their plan is foiled

when their flight to Fiji is postponed and a

newscaster displays their faces on TV, which

then forces them to celebrate Christmas with

each of their divorced parents. This results in

plenty of uncomfortable situations involving

Brad’s ultimate fighter brothers and intense

dad, along with Kate’s “playful” mom, her

mom’s religious boyfriend, her nosy sister,

and her compassionate dad.

Enduring awkwardness and humiliation,

the movie is much funnier in context, such as

when Brad’s childhood best friend announces

his feelings for his mom. The movie included

many funny scenes like this, as well as

the preacher boyfriend of Kate’s mom

encouraging their family to skip the gifts this

year and sit in a circle and discuss everyone’s

emotions. Kate’s jealous sister gives her a

hard time about being “cootie Kate” and

brings out the embarrassing family pictures to

add a humorous twist. Full of hilarious jabs

and good laughs, it still hinted at the typical

love story of perfection in the beginning,

drama and hidden secrets unfolding towards

the middle, to everything working out for the

best in the end.

This comedy exhausted me by watching

them exert a lot of energy to cope with their

families. However, the size difference between

Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn led to

an awkward camera angle. The embarrassing

childhood photos and deranged siblings,

however, were some of the highlights of the

movie.

All in all, it was predictable, but was

still a witty and entertaining movie. One

precaution though, after being sucked into the

I-hate-my-family spriit, please think long and

hard before bringing up Brad’s “can’t spell

families without ‘lies’” quote at a holiday

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changing the subject and having

trouble focusing happens to

everyone from time to time. It

is not as easily controlled for some

teenagers, and it interferes with their

daily life at home, in school, and in social

settings. Attention-deficit hyperactivity

disorder has affected Rachel Styck, senior,

and Catherine Gillespie, freshman.

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ACP Consultants, Ltd., in Park Ridge said,

“The way to properly diagnose someone is

first rule out what it’s not – rule out that

everything is not due to medical conditions,

learning problems, emotional problems, or

family problems.”

Styck took a monitored computerized

test to find out she had the disorder.

“My mom took me for neurofeedback

as a child. It was a test that basically graphed

my brainwaves as I read books and took

tests,” said Styck. At age eight, se was

officially diagnosed with ADHD.

Gillespie was diagnosed with ADHD

last December. “My teachers in 8th grade

thought that I had a huge problem listening,

so they told my parents. They took me to

a counselor to look into the problem. She

asked me questions and observed me as

I sat there and she watched me play with

bricks. After that, she diagnosed me and

prescribed medication.”

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nor under

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Jaksa, ADHD

centers psychologist. “Consequently, some

people are diagnosed when they shouldn’t

be, and some people who do have ADHD

are not diagnosed or are misdiagnosed with

depression, anxiety disorders, personality

disorders, and so on.”

Marielle Jennings, freshman,

was misdiagnosised. Her parents

filled out a survey about a year and a

half ago that showed positive for

ADHD, and has been taking a

medication.

Recently, Jennings was

retested at Northwestern

University.

“I took a lot of reading

assessment, common sense,

and listening skills tests,”

she said.

The testing process took

two days, and the results

were different than she had

expected. “I always thought

I had ADHD because I

am very easily distracted.

I can never finish telling a

whole story. I have trouble

focusing in class, and I

change the subject very

often,” said Jennings. The

test showed that she does not

have ADHD but has a difficult time

memorizing and processing information.

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affected my daily life that much. I just get

in trouble in class and with my parents a lot

because I talk and can’t stay focused.”

Styck feels differently. “I feel having

ADHD impacts my daily life a lot, but I

don’t let it get to me,” said Gillespie.

She easily forgets about assignments

and often needs

her teachers

to repeat

in format ion .

“When I’m

not on my

m e d i c a t i o n ,

there is a huge

difference. I

have trouble focusing even when I am on

my meds, and without them, things are ten

times worse,” said Styck.

Trying to keep herself occupied is

always a challenge. “I get hyperactive for

no apparent reason. I constantly have to be

doing something in class whether it’s just

singing to myself or tapping my foot,” said

Styck.

Gillespie said, “Not a lot of people

know that I have ADHD. However, when I

tell people, they are not surprised.”

Gillespie is involved in the Strategies

for Academic Success (SAS), program at

Res.

“I like SAS. It helps me a lot when I’m

having a hard time staying focused when it

comes to my school work. Ms. Riggs helps

me stay organized and on top of things.”

Ms. Heather Riggs, SAS department,

said, “SAS is part of the student’s schedule.

I identify their needs and where and when

they need help, and then I help them to go

out and get it.”

Gillespie and Styck both admit that at

times they have used their ADHD to their

advantage.

“When I get in trouble with my parents

or forget things when I’m with my friends

or something like that, I sometimes quckly

just say, ‘Not my fault I have ADHD’,”

said Gillespie.

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I was at Six Flags I told them I had

ADHD and would go insane if I had

to stand in a long line so they instantly

gave me that pass to get to the front

of all the lines. That worked like a

charm.”

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themselves about the dangers

associated with taking my Ritalin,”

said Styck.

“When I drive, I have to make sure

that I am on my medicine because it’s

dangerous if I don’t because of the way

I get distracted. Without being on my

medicine, I could get into an accident

easier. My mom also makes me drive

with the radio off all the time.”

Ritalin, Adderall, and other

prescribed drugs for ADHD can be

harmful if not taken as directed by a

doctor.

Styck said that, according to her

doctor, ADHD medicine would have a

reverse effect on those who do not have

the disorder. If a person is prescribed with

the medication, it calms them down, but

if they are not, it usually speeds them up,

making them more hyperactive.

Stimulant medications are often

prescribed for ADHD. Graham said, “One

of the problems with stimulants is they

are easily abused. Kids who take them get

approached by others who want to take

them and that is the problem.”

“My mom hides my pills and counts

them to make sure I don’t give them to

anyone,” said Styck. “Around the time

of the ACT people would ask me for my

Ritalin because they heard it would

help them focus and do better.”

Jaska said, “Certain things can make

ADHD symptoms worse, for example

sleep deprivation and marijuana use,

which makes it particularly important for

teens with ADHD to get enough sleep and

avoid recreational drug use.”

Gillespie said, “When I first started

my medication my doctor kept telling me

that I can’t drink, I can’t smoke, I can’t do

drugs and things like that.”

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when dealing with ADHD. Besides the

typical doctor prescribing medication,

there are psychologists, social workers,

life coaches, educational specialists,

and more.

“Most people with ADHD

have difficulty with organization,

forgetfulness, planning and

prioritizing, time management,

and procrastination. These are all

behavior skills that can be taught in

counseling,” said Jaska.

Riggs helps her students with

tasks in everyday life, especially

in school. “My main goal is to

make the students an advocate for

themselves. Some of the girls just

sit down and do their work and ask

for help whereas others need more

one on one help.”

Riggs helps her students to be

more proactive and go visit their

teachers and seek help on their

own. She said, “Sometimes it is

more of a mechanical issue. They

want to do their work but they just

don’t know where to start.”

Riggs services are available

to everyone. She said, “I think that

nobody really knows what I do. I’m

here for all students whether they

have a small question, big question, or a

request.”

Graham said, “If teens think they

have this disorder, I suggest that they talk

to their parents and tell them the concerns

they are having like a hard time focusing

or not being as efficient as they should. I

would then recommend a psychologist to

evaluate them.”

“ADHD cannot be ‘cured’ but it

can be managed with understanding and

proper treatment,” said Jaska. “Finally

it should be understood that the biology

of ADHD also involves many positive

qualities. Many people with ADHD are

highly creative, high energy, and very

sensitive emotionally.”

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old when my dad lied about my age and signed me up for my

first organized sport. It was peewee softball-coach’s pitch. And

yep, you guessed it; my dad was the coach.

One of my dad’s goals in life was to share his deep love and

passion for sports with me and my older sister, Becky. He had us

try everything from basketball to ballet. No joke.

By age six, I knew how to shoot a basketball, kick a soccer

ball, cast the perfect fishing line, hit a softball, and throw a

football, as well as any boy I knew (if not better). As for the “girly”

sports, my dad also made sure I could complete a halfway decent

pirouette. This was, of course, only possible with the help of my

ballet instructor.

Looking back, it’s impossible to describe how much I appreciate

what my dad did for Becky and me. I’m not just talking about him

getting us involved in sports. Raising us on his own (with the help

of my grandma Eleanor), my dad made us his number one priority

and sharing his love of sports with us just came with the territory.

Although I have to say getting us into ballet wasn’t one of his

greatest ideas.

I couldn’t tell you where I would be with out him stepping up

and teaching me things on and off the playing field.

He has inadvertently taught me so many life lessons through

his love of sports:

Drive to the Hoop.

Sometimes life hurts. Fouls happen. But you have to go through

the pain and hurt to get what you desire, even if it’s only going to

be worth two points.

Pass the Ball.

You can’t get anywhere alone, no matter what you may think. It’s

okay to ask for help sometimes. Be willing to give up the ball; they

may have the open shot.

Cast the line and wait.

Be patient, sit back, and relax. Someone or something will

eventually come along and bite that worm.

Take one for the team.

Life is about sacrifices-something my dad knows a lot about. You

may need to forfeit something of importance to you. It’s kind of

like laying down the sacrifice bunt.

Throw the Hail Mary.

There’s not much to it. Sometimes all you can do is toss it all in the

air and hope for the best.

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5 swear I have a normal family.

I have 14 sisters. We support each other when we’re on the

line, and when one of us struggles, we all struggle.

I also have a guardian- someone who teaches me right from

wrong. She has taught me how to deal with pressure and how to

defend myself against the toughest offenders.

If you haven’t guessed it yet, I’m not talking about my normal

family—the one that consists of my mom, dad, and two older

brothers. I’m talking about my basketball family.

In many ways, we fit the mold of any conventional family. We

eat meals together, play together, and spend almost every waking

moment together. Before a grueling two hour practice, we lounge

in the locker room or lecture hall, talking about everything from

our countless blisters to how the suicides we ran the night before

threatened to put us in wheelchairs.

On game days, we wake up at 11 a.m., and it’s off to the gym.

After a shoot around and an inspiring pep talk from Coach, we

pack fourteen girls into two or three cars and head to Uptown Park

Ridge for lunch. I’m pretty sure the workers at Potbelly’s have

quiet fits of anxiety when they hear our gang of swooshy pants and

loud voices walking through the door. As we reload into our clown

cars, it’s off to Caitlin Olijnyk’s house where we spend the next

two hours before game time.

In reality, the best thing about my team is that I have the

support and love of not just one family but two. Even through

rough times, my teammates never leave my side.

Just as my senior year season started, I found out I couldn’t

play for a full week (not for grades or facebook reasons, just to be

clear). This meant I had to miss the first two games of our season.

I didn’t get to put on my uniform or run out with my team for the

first time, and I didn’t get to experience the indescribable feeling

of being a senior playing my last first game.

My team and my coach were nothing short of amazing as I

had to walk out of my practice that day. They let me know how

much they wished I was with them and what a shame it was that I

was sitting out.

On Nov. 21, the day I’d circled in my calendars as my first

game, I sat in the uncomfortable wooden bleachers surrounded

by parents and spectators. Feeling out of place and embarrassed

in my Northface jacket and team travel pants, I struggled to hold

back tears. As I painfully waited for my team to run out, Jamie

Teichmann ran up to me, gave me a huge, sisterly hug, and said,

“Don’t shed a tear. We wish you were with us, but you’ll be back

before you know it.”

This love from my teammates helped keep my sanity intact.

I think my coach said it best when she called me one night

during the week of my suspension and said, “We’ll get through

this.”

It wasn’t just me that had to get through one of the worst weeks

of my life; my entire team was getting through it with me. And six

weeks into our season, I realize that my coach’s words were true.

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5he bowling team is back and ready to build on last year’s

success. The past two years the team has won the GCAC

championship. This year’s number one goal is to have a

threepeat, according to Rick Clark, varsity coach.

Captain Brooke Dahm, junior, is excited to be back together

with the team. Last year Dahm was named “Top Player of the Year”

and is looking to defend her title. Leading by example, Clark looks

at her for leadership and can only expect the best. “When she goes,

the rest of the team follows,” Clark said.

Clark’s number two goal is to qualify for state as a team. Clark

will receive much help from Carol King, new JV coach. Having

bowled in college and still continuing her bowling career in a

handicapped league, she has worked for the school for twenty-four

years in the accounting department and is a huge fan of athletics. “I

think she was a good choice. She knows what she’s talking about

and will be a great asset to the team,” Dahm said.

As Clark begins his third year coaching, he is still looking for

much improvement. Practices are more demanding, and he asks

a lot more from the team. Clark is more serious this year and is

starting to keep track of statistics, such as pocket hits, and is doing

different things to help out on their weaknesses.

“He’s having us practice our spares more. I think it is very

helpful because spares win games,” said Alyssa Doyle, junior.

“We’ll play games like trying to hit different amount of pins each

time. It’ll really help us out in the end.”

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,ith music blasting in the gym and various passing drills

being perfected, it’s clear that the basketball season has

begun.

Ms. Kerry Durham, varsity head coach, has high expectations

for this season. “We are coming off on one of the most successful

seasons in school history. We won conference for the first time

since 1977 and won our fifth consecutive regional championship

last year,” said Durham.

Unlike any other season, the varsity basketball team has

a roster of eight seniors. “Seniors bring a lot of experience and

leadership on and off the court. This is a very special group of

players who have tough shoes to fill,” said Durham.

Kelly McKay, senior captain, said, “I’m a senior, so from my

experiences on varsity, I will influence my younger teammates to

work to achieve the same confidence.”

The team’s 1-6 record has not left them discouraged. McKay

said, “We’re upset about our record, but we’re going to use it as a

learning experience to improve.”

Jamie Teichmann, senior, believes the team’s record “is a

challenge and an obstacle we have to get past, but we’re ready to

work hard.”

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a look back|christmas dance

Four Resites and their dates reflect on the true meaning of the season, but also try desperately to move the ceramic na6vity scene goats with their eyes. If their stares become any more concentrated, the 6nsel may melt into pools of silver goo and ruin the fake moss.

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