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By Alyssa Dicker, Reporter
The annual Homecoming dance was held Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. The dance was held in the high school gym, which was decorated with black and gold decorations. Junior Rachel Wright even surprised the seniors with a collage of their pictures in the shape of a big 15. Preceding the dance were the traditional week-long festivities. One of these festivities is spirit week. This year the themes were ‘Merica Monday, Tropical/Teal Tuesday, Worldly Wednesday, Tailgate Thursday, and Purple and Gold Friday. As in previous years, the seniors showed the most spirit; however, the juniors were not far behind. The spirit week ended with a school-wide pep rally. The band and cheerleaders exhilarated everyone for the football game against Trinity later that evening. The school’s SADD Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions) even performed in a flash mob to “Shake It Off “ by Taylor Swift. The main event of the pep rally, however, was the crowning of Mr. Bubbler. The Homecoming court males consisted of Jake Ballentine, Marcus Ellwood, Korbin Myers, Garret McHenry, Brad Corliss, Trent Thompson, Sean Cadigan, and Jack Niles. In the queen’s court were Kim Rogers, Hannah Hilton, Allison Barnes, Lauren Lunde, Claire Lynch, Rebecca Burr, Lindsay Eichhorn, and Skylyn Bucher. After introductions to the court and a couple of games, Korbin Myers was pronounced King. “I was surprised, and it felt great to be nominated,” said Myers. The queen was to be announced at the football game. The football game against Trinity High School started at 7:00 pm. The Bubblers got off to a slow start, but after several downs, senior John Vaughn finally got the first touchdown for the Bubblers. The score was 7-0 with an extra point kicked by junior, Matt Ly. During halftime the band performed which then lead into the announcement of the Homecoming Queen, which was awarded to Rebecca Burr. “I was really surprised when I found out. I didn’t think it would be me especially since there were seven other girls on the court,” said Burr. The game resumed after halftime and went uphill for the Bubblers, ending with an impressive 42-14. All of the students sitting in the student section stormed the field after the game to help the players celebrate their victory. The students kept the energy going to the fifth quarter party in the Iron Forge gym where there was pizza, soda, and dancing. The next day was the anticipated Homecoming dance. Students used the day to get ready, and most of them met at Children’s Lake to get pictures in the afternoon. After pictures, students had dinner at restaurants and friends’ houses. At 7:00, the students waited outside the athletic entrance for the doors to open to the dance. Upon their arrival, students were greeted with a snack table and beverages. When entering the gym, students waited on the bleachers for the court to be welcomed once again. After the parent-student dance for the court members, all the students joined them on the dance floor. From then on the night was full of dancing and laughter. “It was fun; there were a lot of people there,” said freshman Claire Chicchi. |
News BriefsBy Nikki Bonner, Editor
Mini Boo The high school’s Mini-Thon is hosting Mini-Boo again this year. The event will be held October 25 from 9 to 12 in the morning, and it is an event for children to trick-or-treat around the school. The Interact club is also helping to decorate doors on the first floor of the school. In addition to the candy, there will be games, a photo booth area, and a station set to write cards to children in the hospital. Pink Out Cheerleaders sold pink t-shirts around the school for $10. A portion of the sales went towards finding a cure for Breast Cancer. Along with the sale of t-shirts, the high school hosted a pink out theme for the home football game October 17 against Camp Hill. The student section showed their support. This game is also special because the younger recreational cheerleaders came out to cheer alongside the high school cheerleading team. Talent Show Senior, Brittany Schilling, has organized a talent show for the high school this year. Schilling is using the show as a fundraiser for our theater program. Organizing the show is her graduation project. Auditions were held on October 10 with the actual performance to be held on November 7 at 7 p.m. |
Bubbler Bulletin breaks boundaries
By Claire Dickinson, Editor
Teens have been turning more and more to technology, preferring online resources over magazines, checking Spark Notes instead of reading books, and shopping online instead of in stores. In the same way, more people have turned to online news instead of a printed newspaper. As the times are changing, so is the Bubbler Bulletin. The Boiling Springs newspaper staff has created a website to bring news to students, faculty and the rest of the community in a more efficient way.
“I’m excited that we can do things that we didn’t have the ability to before,” said Mrs. Tracy Mersch, teacher advisor for the Bubbler Bulletin. Back when Mersch began teaching at Boiling Springs in 2000, students paid for subscriptions to The Bubbler Bulletin. The staff had to print out their articles and literally cut and paste them onto papers. Scissors and glue in hand, staff members became tired of the time consuming and inefficient method.
Because the former process was cumbersome, Mersch decided to introduce technology desktop publishing. First, the staff members used Microsoft Publisher, but eventually moved to using Adobe InDesign, which is the program students use for the print issues today. A few years ago, the paper began to be distributed to all students for no cost at all. In recent times, the Bulletin has been printed only three times throughout the school year, and students have been uploading a PDF version on the school website. In order to involve more readers and give more updates, the staff unanimously decided to once again evolve the way Boiling Springs reported the news.
Senior Catherine Lynch has taken this project under her wing as web editor, designing the site and uploading articles and pictures. “Watching this project go from an idea to reality has been really cool,” said Lynch.
The website includes the same information as the hard copy papers but with new features as well. While the news, sports, entertainment, and opinion sections will still be the main focus, students will also be able to view articles from past editions, vote in polls, view pictures in the photo gallery, and more. As this is the first year for the website, the staff will be working diligently to keep it updated and to make improvements.
The staff is excited to introduce this new format to the community, but it will take not only hard work, but also input from the student body. Has a peer of yours achieved something special, is there a topic you would like to know more about? Visit the page www.bubblerbulletin.weebly.com, contact us and let us know what you think should be in the paper. Tweet us @bubblerbulletin and answer the Roving Reporter questions of the month. The Bubbler Bulletin staff is thrilled about the website and hope others will enjoy it as well.
Teens have been turning more and more to technology, preferring online resources over magazines, checking Spark Notes instead of reading books, and shopping online instead of in stores. In the same way, more people have turned to online news instead of a printed newspaper. As the times are changing, so is the Bubbler Bulletin. The Boiling Springs newspaper staff has created a website to bring news to students, faculty and the rest of the community in a more efficient way.
“I’m excited that we can do things that we didn’t have the ability to before,” said Mrs. Tracy Mersch, teacher advisor for the Bubbler Bulletin. Back when Mersch began teaching at Boiling Springs in 2000, students paid for subscriptions to The Bubbler Bulletin. The staff had to print out their articles and literally cut and paste them onto papers. Scissors and glue in hand, staff members became tired of the time consuming and inefficient method.
Because the former process was cumbersome, Mersch decided to introduce technology desktop publishing. First, the staff members used Microsoft Publisher, but eventually moved to using Adobe InDesign, which is the program students use for the print issues today. A few years ago, the paper began to be distributed to all students for no cost at all. In recent times, the Bulletin has been printed only three times throughout the school year, and students have been uploading a PDF version on the school website. In order to involve more readers and give more updates, the staff unanimously decided to once again evolve the way Boiling Springs reported the news.
Senior Catherine Lynch has taken this project under her wing as web editor, designing the site and uploading articles and pictures. “Watching this project go from an idea to reality has been really cool,” said Lynch.
The website includes the same information as the hard copy papers but with new features as well. While the news, sports, entertainment, and opinion sections will still be the main focus, students will also be able to view articles from past editions, vote in polls, view pictures in the photo gallery, and more. As this is the first year for the website, the staff will be working diligently to keep it updated and to make improvements.
The staff is excited to introduce this new format to the community, but it will take not only hard work, but also input from the student body. Has a peer of yours achieved something special, is there a topic you would like to know more about? Visit the page www.bubblerbulletin.weebly.com, contact us and let us know what you think should be in the paper. Tweet us @bubblerbulletin and answer the Roving Reporter questions of the month. The Bubbler Bulletin staff is thrilled about the website and hope others will enjoy it as well.
Does Boiling springs need new sidewalks?
By Amanda Cornwell, Reporter
The lack of sidewalks in the town of Boiling Springs is hazardous to the public. The only sidewalks in the town are broken, cracked and falling apart.
Many people, mostly children, walk around the town every day. When driving through Boiling Springs one can almost always find pedestrians walking around and in the road. There have been no recent incidents but, should the town wait until someone does get hurt to make a change?
Sidewalks provide safe walkways for children, elders and people in wheel chairs. Sidewalks also provide a safe place for children to play, ride bikes, walk, etc. Without sidewalks, or proper sidewalks, the public is in constant jeopardy. Sidewalks reduce the amount of pedestrian-motor vehicle collisions. Providing a safe place for pedestrians to walk and ride bikes, sidewalks are a necessity in the town of Boiling Springs.
Sidewalks can also help protect property frontage. Two years ago, Boiling Springs resident, Kyle Holland, was victim to property damage on West First Street. A vehicle ran off the road and ran into his front porch. Luckily no one was injured, but the whole porch had to be reconstructed.
“If a sidewalk had been there the driver would have realized he had gone off the road and would have stopped, sparing my house from damage,” said Holland.
Sidewalks ensure the safety of not only the individuals walking on them and alongside roads, but they protect properties to an extent. Having sidewalks redone in Boiling Springs could improve safety.
The lack of sidewalks in the town of Boiling Springs is hazardous to the public. The only sidewalks in the town are broken, cracked and falling apart.
Many people, mostly children, walk around the town every day. When driving through Boiling Springs one can almost always find pedestrians walking around and in the road. There have been no recent incidents but, should the town wait until someone does get hurt to make a change?
Sidewalks provide safe walkways for children, elders and people in wheel chairs. Sidewalks also provide a safe place for children to play, ride bikes, walk, etc. Without sidewalks, or proper sidewalks, the public is in constant jeopardy. Sidewalks reduce the amount of pedestrian-motor vehicle collisions. Providing a safe place for pedestrians to walk and ride bikes, sidewalks are a necessity in the town of Boiling Springs.
Sidewalks can also help protect property frontage. Two years ago, Boiling Springs resident, Kyle Holland, was victim to property damage on West First Street. A vehicle ran off the road and ran into his front porch. Luckily no one was injured, but the whole porch had to be reconstructed.
“If a sidewalk had been there the driver would have realized he had gone off the road and would have stopped, sparing my house from damage,” said Holland.
Sidewalks ensure the safety of not only the individuals walking on them and alongside roads, but they protect properties to an extent. Having sidewalks redone in Boiling Springs could improve safety.
The rise of isis
By Nathan Pittenger, Reporter
ISIS, a group based in Syria and Iraq, has become a growing threat to the United States and other Western countries.
ISIS originated as part of the terrorist organization called Al Qaeda. Members later broke off and started fighting against the United States in the war taking place in Iraq. ISIS’s goal is to gain territory to create an Islamic State, called Caliphate. They have taken over more land than the Al Qaeda group.
ISIS is willing to use violence to achieve this goal. They have carried out beheading and other acts of violence against Western people, Americans, non-Muslims, and Muslims that the group believes do not follow their specific set of Muslim ideals.
Members of ISIS use the territory they gain to fund their operations. They tax the businesses in the areas and steal to fund the operation. The bulk of the funds comes from oil wells they control. ISIS sells this oil on the Turkish black market, making between $1 million to $2 million dollars a day.
The United States has responded to the ISIS threat with bombing campaigns in Syria. This effort has been aided by several other Arabian nations. The United States has been bombing the area with Tomahawk missiles launched from United States Naval Ships. Additional attacks were completed using aircraft.
The leaders ISIS are recruiting young men in Western countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. This has drawn about a dozen Americans There is great concern that these men will come back to America with extremist values and pose a threat to the United States’ security.
Source: CNN
ISIS, a group based in Syria and Iraq, has become a growing threat to the United States and other Western countries.
ISIS originated as part of the terrorist organization called Al Qaeda. Members later broke off and started fighting against the United States in the war taking place in Iraq. ISIS’s goal is to gain territory to create an Islamic State, called Caliphate. They have taken over more land than the Al Qaeda group.
ISIS is willing to use violence to achieve this goal. They have carried out beheading and other acts of violence against Western people, Americans, non-Muslims, and Muslims that the group believes do not follow their specific set of Muslim ideals.
Members of ISIS use the territory they gain to fund their operations. They tax the businesses in the areas and steal to fund the operation. The bulk of the funds comes from oil wells they control. ISIS sells this oil on the Turkish black market, making between $1 million to $2 million dollars a day.
The United States has responded to the ISIS threat with bombing campaigns in Syria. This effort has been aided by several other Arabian nations. The United States has been bombing the area with Tomahawk missiles launched from United States Naval Ships. Additional attacks were completed using aircraft.
The leaders ISIS are recruiting young men in Western countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. This has drawn about a dozen Americans There is great concern that these men will come back to America with extremist values and pose a threat to the United States’ security.
Source: CNN
who are all of the new teachers?
By Scarlett Mowe, Reporter
This year the high school has welcomed many new teachers. Some have been hired full time while others are here filling in for teachers on child-rearing leave. Mrs. Alpoyanis, Mrs. Trybulski, Miss Suwala, and Mrs. Urbanauge are new faces here.
Mrs. Alpoyanis is teaching Spanish this semester in place of Señora Slentz. Mrs. Alpoyanis has been a substitute for many years. She always aspired to be a teacher since she was a little girl; playing teacher instead of playing house. Mrs. Alpoyanis has always been interested in the subject of language and teaching younger children. She said keeping the students focused is the most difficult thing about teaching teenagers. When asked for her favorite aspect of teaching, Mrs. Alpoyanis said “When I see a student’s face light up when they get it.” Outside of school she enjoys spending time with family and reading. “Follow your heart,” said Mrs. Alpoyanis when asked to give advice to all students.
Mrs. Trybulski teaches Algebra. She has been teaching for 13 years; eight years at Susquehanna Township and five years at HACC. She was inspired to be a teacher by the great teachers she had in school. Mrs. Trybulski also said, “It is difficult to capture the student’s attention.” When asked what her favorite part about teaching was, Mrs. Trybulski said “I absolutely love math, love teaching it to everyone and sharing my enthusiasm with others.” On her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, running, and reading. To students, Mrs. Trybulski said “Make sure you learn something new every day. Take advantage of having access to your teachers every day.”
Ms. Suwala also teaches Algebra. She is the sister of Mrs. Sheaffer, formally Ms. Suwala also. This is Ms. Suwala’s tenth year teaching. Before teaching here she taught at Butler High School. She always had a love for math. In high school, Ms. Suwala had a young female math teacher for many classes who inspired her to become a teacher. The hardest part about teaching high school students, for Ms. Suwala, is trying to get students to see how math relates to the big picture and seeing how it will help them in the future. Ms. Suwala loves the interaction with the students. “It’s awesome to be a part of shaping the future,” said Ms. Suwala. After school Ms. Suwala enjoys running, hanging out with family and friends, reading and playing with her two dogs. At her old school she coached basketball and track and hopes to continue coaching at Boiling Springs as well. “Always do your best and always be yourself,” said Ms. Suwala.
Mrs. Urbanauge teaches in the Multiple Disability Support (MDS) classroom. She has been teaching for a total of 11 years in 7 different schools. Before she began teaching at Boiling Springs, she taught in the Harrisburg area schools for 10 years. She was influenced to become a teacher because many members of her family, including her father, were teachers. Her father was a science teacher and Mrs. Urbanauge used to help him correct his papers. The hardest part about teaching these children, for Mrs. Urbanauge, is being able to communicate so that each student is accomplishing what she hopes for their individual level. Her favorite part about teaching is simply the students. After school Mrs. Urbanauge spends time with her family, reads and watches movies and sports.
This year the high school has welcomed many new teachers. Some have been hired full time while others are here filling in for teachers on child-rearing leave. Mrs. Alpoyanis, Mrs. Trybulski, Miss Suwala, and Mrs. Urbanauge are new faces here.
Mrs. Alpoyanis is teaching Spanish this semester in place of Señora Slentz. Mrs. Alpoyanis has been a substitute for many years. She always aspired to be a teacher since she was a little girl; playing teacher instead of playing house. Mrs. Alpoyanis has always been interested in the subject of language and teaching younger children. She said keeping the students focused is the most difficult thing about teaching teenagers. When asked for her favorite aspect of teaching, Mrs. Alpoyanis said “When I see a student’s face light up when they get it.” Outside of school she enjoys spending time with family and reading. “Follow your heart,” said Mrs. Alpoyanis when asked to give advice to all students.
Mrs. Trybulski teaches Algebra. She has been teaching for 13 years; eight years at Susquehanna Township and five years at HACC. She was inspired to be a teacher by the great teachers she had in school. Mrs. Trybulski also said, “It is difficult to capture the student’s attention.” When asked what her favorite part about teaching was, Mrs. Trybulski said “I absolutely love math, love teaching it to everyone and sharing my enthusiasm with others.” On her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, running, and reading. To students, Mrs. Trybulski said “Make sure you learn something new every day. Take advantage of having access to your teachers every day.”
Ms. Suwala also teaches Algebra. She is the sister of Mrs. Sheaffer, formally Ms. Suwala also. This is Ms. Suwala’s tenth year teaching. Before teaching here she taught at Butler High School. She always had a love for math. In high school, Ms. Suwala had a young female math teacher for many classes who inspired her to become a teacher. The hardest part about teaching high school students, for Ms. Suwala, is trying to get students to see how math relates to the big picture and seeing how it will help them in the future. Ms. Suwala loves the interaction with the students. “It’s awesome to be a part of shaping the future,” said Ms. Suwala. After school Ms. Suwala enjoys running, hanging out with family and friends, reading and playing with her two dogs. At her old school she coached basketball and track and hopes to continue coaching at Boiling Springs as well. “Always do your best and always be yourself,” said Ms. Suwala.
Mrs. Urbanauge teaches in the Multiple Disability Support (MDS) classroom. She has been teaching for a total of 11 years in 7 different schools. Before she began teaching at Boiling Springs, she taught in the Harrisburg area schools for 10 years. She was influenced to become a teacher because many members of her family, including her father, were teachers. Her father was a science teacher and Mrs. Urbanauge used to help him correct his papers. The hardest part about teaching these children, for Mrs. Urbanauge, is being able to communicate so that each student is accomplishing what she hopes for their individual level. Her favorite part about teaching is simply the students. After school Mrs. Urbanauge spends time with her family, reads and watches movies and sports.
ifec renovations
By Alexis Epperson, Reporter
Renovations of the Iron Forge Educational Center will begin January 2015.The updated building will include a new wing to the building, improved internal wiring, heating, and plumbing.
The tentative plan is that the students entering third grade in the fall of 2017 will attend Iron Forge instead of W. G. Rice Elementary School. “I think just with everyone else, we would like to see things move a little faster, but with that said, given all the restraints, the process is moving well,” said Superintendent Dr. Alan Moyer.
Multiple contractors will come out to bid. The renovations will be an important job the contractor chosen. The school board will hire a general contractor. The contractor will be chosen by which contractor gives the lowest bid but still meets all the specification.
Along with approving the renovations, the school board applied for a two million dollar grant. If the grant gets approved it will allow the building to be classified as a Leed Gold certified school. Leed Gold certification is a building that uses earth friendly equipment that is energy efficient. According to Superintendent Moyer the board is cautiously optimistic about the grant.
The estimated cost of the renovation before the bid takes place is 22.3 million dollars. The school board has put aside a large sum of money, and the fund has increased every year with a favorable interest on the account.
During the renovations, district employees will be housed in other buildings. Most will be temporarily located in the high school.
With the renovations, the building will be more functional. There will be pods that keep all the grades together. Classrooms will also be closer together. The buildings updates will support the population growth in the future.
Renovations of the Iron Forge Educational Center will begin January 2015.The updated building will include a new wing to the building, improved internal wiring, heating, and plumbing.
The tentative plan is that the students entering third grade in the fall of 2017 will attend Iron Forge instead of W. G. Rice Elementary School. “I think just with everyone else, we would like to see things move a little faster, but with that said, given all the restraints, the process is moving well,” said Superintendent Dr. Alan Moyer.
Multiple contractors will come out to bid. The renovations will be an important job the contractor chosen. The school board will hire a general contractor. The contractor will be chosen by which contractor gives the lowest bid but still meets all the specification.
Along with approving the renovations, the school board applied for a two million dollar grant. If the grant gets approved it will allow the building to be classified as a Leed Gold certified school. Leed Gold certification is a building that uses earth friendly equipment that is energy efficient. According to Superintendent Moyer the board is cautiously optimistic about the grant.
The estimated cost of the renovation before the bid takes place is 22.3 million dollars. The school board has put aside a large sum of money, and the fund has increased every year with a favorable interest on the account.
During the renovations, district employees will be housed in other buildings. Most will be temporarily located in the high school.
With the renovations, the building will be more functional. There will be pods that keep all the grades together. Classrooms will also be closer together. The buildings updates will support the population growth in the future.