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Vol. 70, Fall issue

Happy Holidays to All!

The overshadow of Christmas: page 10
Holiday advice: 11
Inspirational Stories: 12
New Years Eve Recipes: 13

Teenagers and Tattoos: 6-7

Three-sport athletes: 18-19

eriscope Staff

Periscope is a student-created magazine

whose mission is to showcase student
achievement, inform the Carlisle High
School community of upcoming issues
and events, and provide entertainment
for students at CHS. The Periscope staff
produces the magainze while learning
the roles of staff writers, photographers,
editors, and business managers. We will
uphold all press standards in the creation
of this publication and abide by ethical
and legal practices set in place by press
laws.
Disclaimer: Articles designated as
Editorial represent the views and
opinions of the author, not the
2015-2016 Periscope staff, CHS
Administration, or the CHS student
body.

Rowan Young
Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Westbrook
Media Manager/
Photographer

Scott Bowser
News Editor

Chaela Williams
A&E Editor

Brooklyn Norrell
Student Life Editor

Sheyenne Hart
Perspectives Editor

Jackson Hoch
News Writer

Kaitlyn Hankard
News Writer/Photographer

Trinell Jones
A&E Writer

Emily Crider
Sports Writer

Maya Black
Sports Writer/Photographer

Allisya Mullins
Student Life Writer

Harry Wendelken
Student Life Writer

Kenny Brenizer
Perspectives Writer

Katie Klepp
Sports Editor

Kate Muir
Adviser

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Articles
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Teaching to the Tech/Maya Black

Think about Ink: Teenagers and Tattoos/Emily Crider and Kenny Brenizer

No Exceptions...Know the Election!/Harry Wendelken and Scott Bowser

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Deck the Halls with Periscope/Chaela Williams, Trinell Jones, Hannah Westbrook, Brooklyn Norrell

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Business Classes Make Cents/Sheyenne Hart

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Arts in Review/Chaela Williams, Trinell Jones

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No Days Off/Kaitlyn Hankard

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Not Just an SAT Score/Hannah Westbrook

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Staying on Track: How to Avoid Senioritis/Hannah Westbrook

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Lessons of Love/Jackson Hoch, Allisya Mullins

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Teaching
to the
Tech
Electronic resources change the way students learn
information, organize files, and complete assignments
Schoology is an online tool that students can get on to complete work, and study for assignments.

Story and photography by Maya Black

s the years go by, technology is taking

on new roles in society. In education,
students no longer have to use paper
and pencil for an assignment; they can answer
a test with a click of a button.
This is Carlisle High Schools third year of
giving students their very own laptop, but for
many students, this is the first year they have
taken tests or completed projects online as
well.
Teachers at Carlisle High School have been
increasing their use of technology in the classroom. For example, this year some students are
using Schoology, an online learning management site to take tests, organize files and
complete assignments for different subjects.
Another tool teachers use is Owl Asssessments, which works the same way. It gives
kids a chance to practice on the unit theyre
focused on, and students also get graded for
the work they have completed. These online
assignments are easy ways to get better grades
and study at the same time.

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Classes also use the online game Kahoot. Kahoot is a game where teachers make up review
questions for students. Its fun and easy to use.
Kahoot has an app, so students can use any
device, like their phone or laptop; all they do
is sign in to the correct game and play. Its a
popular yet competitve way to enjoy studying
for a hard test.
Most students enjoy Kahoot, but it is an
open online source, which means when
playing the game against other students, they
can see what a person gets as their score. Not
everyone likes that about Kahoot, because they
might not have the best score that they want
everyone to see. Thats why Kahoot is a good
study tool only and not used for testing.
Students also can test on a smartboard using
clickers, hand-held remote devices with ABC
buttons. All they do is point it to the screen
and select the desired answer. Its quick, easy,
and doesnt waste paper.
Yet with all of this new technology, there are
pro and cons to all of them.
A pro for Schoology is that after a student
takes a test or completes an assignment, they
can get their grade back right away. Theres no

wait, and if a student wanted to retake a test,

they have time to do so (assuming the teacher
allows retakes). Its much different from paper
and pencil testing.
But there are many disadvantages as well.
For example, Schoology is a great source but
some students may not like using the Internet
to study or take tests. They may prefer to use
paper and pencil, as they feel like they learn
better that way. Everyone is different and has
their own way of understanding content.
Another con to relying on technology testing
is that the Internet can be slow and have
trouble loading things. which would take more
time out of the test.
Finally, since the testing may be on the
Internet, it may be easier for students to cheat.
If they wanted to, they could just look up the
answer on the Internet, and then they would
get a good grade on the test.
Online testing is such a big difference
from paper taking tests, so its mostly on the
students perspective of which they like more.
So to the right, we asked some students their
perspective regarding the new online testing
trend at CHS.

Perspectives on School-Based Technology:

Do students really like using computers, smartphones and other handheld devices in the process of learning?
I think its pretty good because
[sites like Schoology give] you a
notification of everything that is
recently posted by your teacher. So
then you will pretty much always
be able to see what you have to
do as long as you get on it. Also,
after youve done an assignment
(if it doesnt have an open ended
question), it immediately shows
you your grade and shows how
many tries you have to do the
assignment.

-Joseph Brown
11th Grade

I dont see a problem with it.

Personally, I think it makes a lot
of the work easier to do, makes it
convenient because you can turn
stuff in right where you get it
from.

-Bego Sejmenovic

12th Grade

I think it makes testing seem

easier and less stressful to
students, but it can also be
less helpful because of the
increased ability to cheat and
the chance of clicking things
wrong and computer glitches
so I guess I prefer paper
tests.

-Rose Heflin

11th Grade

Midterms

-Comprehensive tests that are taken at the end

of the second marking period.
-Taken in class on January 13-14.
-Will include (at minimum) four core subjects:
English, Math, Social Studies and Science.

Studying tips:

Students in Shani Schalles Biology class play a review game with Kahoot, an educational outlet that is user-friendly
and allows teachers to incorporate game play with lesson content.

Not everyone likes studying; it can be

boring, draining, and half the time, you
dont even remember what you read. So
luckily, there are always ways to find fun
and easy studying tools online.
All students are different and have their
own way to study: flashcards, reading
from a book or even playing educational
games. So try anything, as discovering
your learning style will be the key to
success.
Another tip is to make sure you put
away all the devices youre not using to
avoid distractions. Also you may want a
quiet environment to allow you to focus.
For these tests, its important to study
often. If you study a little bit each day,
you will be continually reviewing things
in your mind, and it will help you for the
big day.
Dont be afraid to ask for help from
teachers. Take advantage of CASH or
after school hours being offered.
Last but not least stay motivated. As
important as midterm testing is, dont let
it bum you out. Just keep a good head on
your shoulders with a positive attitude
and be prepared.

Think about Ink:

Teenagers and
Tattoos

Story by Kenny Brenizer and Emily Crider

Photography by Kenny Brenizer

written consent and physical presence of their

legal guardian or living parents.
States with the highest percentage of tattoo
discrimination
statistically are South Carolina,
n 2014, studies proved that about 73% of
Oklahoma,
and
Florida. States that are the
people with tattoos get them between the
most
tattoo
friendly
are Montana, Colorado,
ages of 18 and 22. In 2015, 36% of U.S.
and
California.
adults between the ages of 18 and 25 were
When getting a tattoo, its important to
reported to have at least one tattoo. 45 million
consider where youre getting it done. Look
Americans had at least one in September of
into the reputation of the artist ahead of time.
2015.
Tattoo artists dont have
The average price for
Character
is
on
the
to pass an exam or get
a small tattoo is $45,
a license to give tattoos.
inside
tattoos
and
while larger tattoos cost
In some shops around
around $150 for every
piercings are on the the state, artists are not
hour spent working on
required to prove that
it.
outside.
they have the experience
Regretting tattoos can
-The
STAPAW
or skill to apply tattoos.
be expensive. Though
In 2013, a bill called
laser tattoo removal is
movement
the
Body Art Establishan option, $100 tattoos
ment Regulation Act was almost passed to
can cost about $1,000 to remove. About 11%
regulate tattoo laws in PA, requiring artists to
of people with ink say they have or plan on
have a license. It was dropped when the Senate
getting one removed.
didnt take action.
Students expressed their opinions about
The STAPAW movement (Support Tattoos
tattoos.
And
Piercings At Work) raises awareness of
Senior Cain Meadows said, Tattoos are
discrimination
against tattoos and piercings in
great. Theyre a way to express yourself

through the embroidery of your skin. Meadows doesnt currently have any tattoos, but
said, everyone in my family has tattoos and I
plan on getting one.
Kassie Berrier, a CHS sophomore, thinks
tattoos show [a persons] personality and how
they feel towards things.
When asked, CHS senior Sofia Clash said
she got her tattoo because Ive known Ive
wanted one for a while and I talked to my
cousin over the summer about it.
She also admitted, I turned eighteen so I
didnt have to ask my mom.
PA state laws only allow someone under the
age of eighteen to get a tattoo if they have the

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If there ever comes a day when we cant be together,

keep me in your heart, Ill stay there forever. Getting
a tattoo of a quote is becoming increasingly more
popular.

the workplace. Its helping people who have

lost their jobs due to noticeable tattoos. Their
motto is Character is on the inside tattoos
and piercings are on the outside.

Tips for getting a tattoo:

Do your research when choosing a tattoo and an artist.

Dont rush yourself when choosing an idea. Youre going to have to
live with it forever.
Look into the cost of the tattoo before walking into the shop, dont
sacrifice the tattoo you want to get. Save up to get the right ink.
Bring a good reference photo (bring in a high resolution photo if
possible; at the very least a picture that is big and not blurry).
Check out the stencil design, body placement, and spelling before
the tattoo begins. Correct anything that is wrong.
Take care of a new tattoo, as they create a high risk for infection.
Avoid getting tattoos directly over a bone as they cause more pain.

A Tiff on Tats:
Are They Worth It?
NO!
Tattoos now can
affect you in the
future.

YES!
Tattoos are only skin
deep.
Editorial by Kenny Brenizer

Editorial by Emily Crider

attoos are seen by many as a work of

art. They express the person through
art work permanently painted onto
their skin.
It is true that tattoos are permanent and a
big decision, but arent high school students
told to make life changing decisions as early as
eighth grade? Even in middle school, students
make decisions about what classes to take to
set them up for the rest of their lives. Students
are expected to choose where to go to college,
if they do at all. They have to choose careers
and make decisions on how to reach them.
Young students make all these permanent
decisions, but tattoos are still seen as too life
changing?
If we expect students to make mature
decisions about their education, why not their
own bodies? Its ultimately their own decision
if they want to change their outer appearance.
Theyre still the same person with the same
intelligence and skills. They still have the same
qualifications for jobs as anyone else. Ink
doesnt affect peoples ability to do their job.
Tattoos are just permanent accessories to
show off ones style. They enhance peoples
appearance so they look more like they want
to look. Currently, we live in a society where
plastic surgery is more acceptable than ink.
You can enhance your appearance with surgery
and be perfectly qualified for a job, but enhance your appearance with ink and suddenly
the position is filled by someone else.
There are also countless shows about tattoos,
including Inked, LA Ink, and Best Ink. Why do
we have so many shows about tattoos? Its because people want to see them, just as people
who get tattoos want others to see them.
Maybe tattoos arent for everyone, but that
doesnt mean we should shame people for
having them or try to stop people from getting
them.

H
A tattoo on Sofia Clash (CHS senior)

Tattoos like these can represent a bond between people

and memories. This tattoo is a reminder of the subjects
cousin, Juliette, and the friendship that they share.

ave you ever considered getting a tattoo? Well there are a few things you
should think about before making
that choice.
Of course theres the obvious, its expensive
and permanent. Not to mention if you are under 18 you need your parents consent. Getting
a tattoo can be difficult at a young age.
Having a tattoo can be great for a few years,
but later in life you might end up regretting
the whole thing. You can be excited about
a tattoo now, but how are you going to feel
about it in 15 years? It can be more expensive
to have a tattoo removed than it is to get one.
Tattoos can really affect your future and
chances of getting a job. Not a lot of companies allow tattooed employees. According to a
recent survey at Salary.com, 76% of employees
feel tattoos and piercings hurt your job interview chances.
Whether you are trying to apply for an office
job or joining the military, there are some
policies to keep in mind. For example, in the
military, face, neck, and hand tattoos are not
allowed, except for one ring tattoo per hand.
The policies are a little different for corporate offices. Depending on what and where the
tattoo is, there may or may not be an issue for
employers. Many employers have policies that
do not allow visible tattoos.
Naomi Greenaway, a reporter for the Daily
Mail in the UK, found that 1 in 6 people hate
their tattoos. 11% of people that have a tattoo
are getting or have had one removed.
There are many things you should consider
before getting a tattoo: how it will affect your
life and job, finding the right tattoo shop and
the right design, knowing that you are making
the right decision. In the end, its all up to
you. Just make sure you do your research
before making that leap.

No Exceptions...
Know the Election!
Prepared for Politics? You Should Be
Story and photography by Scott Bowser

in politics/the world [because] politics affect

students every single day, said Miller.
Similaly, senior and Ben Carson fan Darius
n the 2014 midterm elections, youth voter
turnout sank to a record low of 23 percent. Brown, said, The people have ALL the power
to change things.
Experts continue to witness a decline in
Moreover, that its important
young adult participation in the
for people to want to take the
political process and trust in the
Students need
time and initiative to educate
government.
to
know
what
themselves on the issues.
Going back to 430 B.C., Periis going on
After all, according to Brown,
cles, an ancient Greek politician,
High
school students will be
warned, Just because you do not
in politics [...
the next generation to have this
take an interest in politics doesnt
because] politics [] responsibility.
mean politics wont take an interest
affect students
If paying attention to the
in you. His words, although nearly
political
process is so importevery
single
day
2 thousand years old, still hold true.
ant,
why,
as senior and Sanders
Today, students such as junior
-Kyra Miller
backer Alex Closs pointed
Kyra Miller would not be conJunior
out, is student participation so
sidered a typical, politically-unabysmal?
involved youth. An avid Bernie
Closs attributes this to problems such as
Sanders supporter and quick to write #Feelcandidates with no political experience
TheBern2k16 when given an opportunity,
and elections that are controlled by massive
Miller believes the opposite is true.
corporations.
Miller said, It seems like high school
Still, he remains hopeful that a politically
students are more educated about politics than
literate generation of young people that are
most adults are.
interested in politics and elections can solve
Students need to know what is going on
many of the issues our nation faces.
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2016 CHS Presidential

Election Poll
We asked over 200 people,Which
candidate do you want to win the
2016 Presidential election? Here
are the results:

Candidates

Results

Bernie Sanders (D) 36% (73 votes)

Donald Trump (R) 25% (50 votes)
Other

16% (32 votes)

Marco Rubio (R)

7% (15 votes)

Hillary Clinton (D)

5% (11 votes)

Ben Carson (R)

4% (9 votes)

Martin OMalley (D) 2% (4 votes)

Jeb Bush (R)

2% (4 votes)

Ted Cruz (R)

1% (3 votes)

Donald Trump

Bernie Sanders

Ben Carson

Hillary Clinton

Current National Polling Among

Republicans: 1st place at 28.3%

Current National Polling Among

Democrats: 2nd place at 30.4%

Current National Polling Among

Republicans: 2nd place 18.8%

Current National Polling Among

Democrats: 1st place at 57.8%

Current School Polling: 2nd place at

25%

Current School Polling: 1st place at

36%

Current School Polling: 6th place at

4%

Current School Polling: 5th place at

5%

Background: Trump, at the moment

the primary frontrunner, is a
businessman, reality TV star, and now
politician.

Background: Like the Republican

frontrunners, Sanders is selling himself
as an outsider. However, some question
the feasibility of his ideas.

Thoughts on education: [As president

Id] end Common Core. Common Core
is a disaster... You just cant do it. We
have to end--education has to be local.

Thoughts on education: Lets

recommit ourselves to the idea that
every young person in America has
the right to a high-quality education,
from pre-school all the way through
college. I have proposed universal
pre-kindergarten for every 4-year-old.
If we provide that, the evidence is
overwhelming, children will stay in
school longer, they will do better, and
theyll stay out of trouble.

Background: A top neurosurgeon in the

country, Carson has no political, foreign
policy or business experience. Like
Trump, he bills himself as an outsider to
politics. The two continue to battle in
the polls, as well as Marco Rubio.

Background: Hillary Clinton, the long

time frontrunner, is the quintessential
establishment candidate. Decent
political experience, starting as First
Lady, than as a Senator from New
York, and finally the Secretary of State.
However, she is mired in controversy
over alleged scandals.

Explanatory note:
Poll source: RealClearPolitics
School Polling:
CHSPeriscope.com
Quotes: Candidate websites
and national media

Thoughts on education: There has

been a troubling trend of the U.S.
Department of Education increasingly
trying to dictate how children are
educated in our primary and secondary
schools. This must stop and Common
Core must be overturned. Our
education system must be run by
involved parents and engaged teachers
and principals.

Thoughts on education: I have

fought for more than 35 years for
early childhood education, for more
mentoring, for more parent education
programs, to get our children off to a
good start. I have fought to make sure
that schools were fair to all children.

5 Ways for Students to Get Involved

Story by Scott Bowser and Harry
Wendelken

ith the presidential election season

kicking off, Americans around the
county will be dedicating themselves to campaigns and causes.
Even high school students should not be
excluded from this process.
According to TheBestColleges.org, Young
voters make up almost 20% of the voting population, making them a powerful force.
There are easy ways for teenagers to make
their mark on the election.
First, and most fundamental, register to vote
or plan to when you turn 18 years old. After
all, the votes are what ultimately decide who
takes office. Eligible voters can register online
(see the address in the righthand column)
Of course, there are more ways to be involved.
To be an educated voter, be sure to watch
debates and press events. They offer a glimpse
into the personality and character of candi-

dates. Also, they outline their political views

and plans for the country, state, county, or area
theyre running to govern.
In order to know which candidates best
represent you, be sure to know what issues
matter most to you. What do you want for the
United States? Higher minimum wage? Lower
taxes? Less war? Make sure the candidates you
support best embody your ideals.
Once you find the politician you want in the
office, take it a step further. Contact the local
Republican headquarters, Democratic headquarters, or other organizations to volunteer
for. Calling voters, putting up signs, wearing
t-shirts and other simple methods can help
gain support for your candidate.
Elections frequently come down to a single
percentage point. Never doubt that just because youre young or too busy that you cant
make a difference. After all, its your country
too.

For more information...

Online voter
registration:

https://www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us/Pages/
VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx

Local Republican Party contact

information:
(717) 258 0708
http://www.gopccpa.org/

Local Democratic Party contact

information:

(717) 243 5327

http://www.padems.com/about/counties/
cumberland-county

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Happy Holidays to All?

Cultural focus on Christmas shifts attention from other holidays

Editorial by Chaela Williams
Photography by Hannah Westbrook and
Kaitlyn Hankard

very year Christmas seems to dominate

the holiday season from Nov 1 all the
way to New Years Day. Because of
that, other holidays hide in the shadows as
Christmas is center stage. Other celebrations
like Hannakah and Kwanzaa seem to not get
enough recognition.
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that
begins Dec 26 and ends on New Years Day. It
celebrates African heritage in African-American culture. It also honors Unity, Creativity,
Faith and giving gifts.
The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, starts this
year on the evening of Dec 6 and ends on
the evening of December 14. Hanukkah is

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celebrated for eight days and nights to show

appreciation of the Jewish victory of regaining
their holy temple in Jerusalem.
In addition, Christmas has slighty lost its
true meaning with all the materalistic aspects
it now has today. Christmas newfound materalism can be the reason why it overshadows
other holidays.
In todays culture, Christmas has become
very commercialized and materialistic, said
junior Chrissy Hoss. Christmas decorations
can be seen as soon as Halloween wraps up,
and each year this seems to be earlier and
earlier in the season. The true meaning of
Christmas, a day which is to celebrate the
birth of Christ, has been transformed into a
season of sales, gifts, and stress. I do believe,
however, that there are those who choose to
keep the religious aspect of Christmas among
all the chaos of the season.

The media uses Christmas as a outlet for

major profit and showcases more since Christmas sells. The materalism strips away the true
meaning of Christmas and creates unnecessary
stress about money and buying presents instead of promoting the day when Jesus Christ
was born.
Not only is Kwanzaa and Hannakuh overshadowed by Christmas but even the beloved
November holiday, Thanksgiving, is almost
forgotten by the constant unnesscary Christmas commercials and Black Friday.
With the excitement for the Christmas
season, its easy to forget to focus on other
celebrations during the holidays. Many card
companies try to be politically correct and say
Season Greetings and Happy Holidays but
still use Christmas symbols. The media trys to
include Hanukkah & Kwanzaa but Christmas
is still the dominant figure.

We asked, you answered:

Do you think Christmas overshadows other holiday celebrations?
It doesnt
overshadow any
holidays [to me]
because there arent
any [Muslim]
holidays around
that time. We get
our gifts on New
Years instead of
Christmas.

Paige Langum
Sophomore

Fata Salkic
Junior

It all depends on
your religion. For
me its one of the
most important part
of the year since its
the saviors birthday.
But there are also
other important
celebrations during
the holiday season.

I do believe that [...]

for [Christmas] is
the most celebrated
holiday in America.
This however does not
entail that the other
celebrations are less
important to those
who celebrate them,
for we should all be
respectful of others
beliefs, no matter what
religion you are or what
holidays you celebrate.

Christmas is
Christmas; its
just a holiday. For
Muslims, we dont
celebrate it and
Winter Break is just
a week off.
Chrissy Hoss
Junior

The media is
mainly focused
on Christmas and
not other holidays.
Like you always see
Christmas specials
for kids instead
of Hannakuh and
Kwanzaa specials.

Daniel Spivak
Sophomore

Emira Mustafic
Sophomore

Elizabeth Neumann
Junior

I feel like Christmas

is definitely
more welcomed.
The school calls
Christmas break
Winter Break to
be politically correct
to other religions
but its obvious that
were getting off for
Christmas.

A Helping Han: Advice for Surviving the Holidays

Q: Dear Hannah,
Recently, I have noticed that when special
occasions come around like birthdays and
Christmas, I am constantly breaking the bank
in gifts where my boyfriend spends little to no
money on me. Should I address the issue with
him to where we are both spending appropriately or should I stop emptying my wallet entirely?



-NoMoMoney
A: Dear No Mo Money,
Money is a touchy subject, especially when
it squeezes its way into our relationships. Girls
may tend to go all out with gifts, from the
personalized cards to the expensive leather wallet
he was looking at last week. Unfortunately, guys
might not think the same way in regards to gifts
as we do, (and sometimes we cant blame them
for that!)
For your boyfriend, its probably more about
spending the day with you than going all out
on gifts, and he probably doesnt even recognize
the awkward tension that the huge difference
in gift participation can bring. Since the holidays are just around the corner, suggest doing
something as a couple instead of getting gifts for
one another. Recommend that both of you save
up and pitch in for a fun day of tubing at Ski

Round Top, or perhaps splitting the check at a

nice cozy restaurant on a date night.
Often times when the holiday season
rolls around, people get caught up in buying gifts instead of having fun, memorable experiences with the ones we love. By
saving up together as a couple for a fun
experience, you can have both an awesome
date night as well as a laid-back holiday.

- A Helping Han
Q: Dear Hannah,
My friend invited me over for a huge dinner
at her house during the holidays this year.
However, she celebrates Hanukkah while my
family celebrates Christmas. I dont want to
be disrespectful by going and not celebrating
the same things that they do; however, I want
make sure that both of us are comfortable.
What do you think is the best way to go about
this?

-Confused Guest

A: Dear Confused Guest,

Although being put into a situation that
youre uncomfortable with can be viewed as
frightening, perhaps look at it as an oppor-

tunity to learn more about a different culture

and experience something new. Most likely,
your friend is simply trying to involve you in
an event that is important to her.
Perhaps you could invite her to do something with you over the holidays as well, so
it can be a learning experience for the both
of you of how people of different religions
celebrate.
All in all, revel in the friendship that has
brought about this situation. Enjoy the food,
have fun with your friend, and make an effort
to learn something new.


-A Helping Han

Have a question or want

advice?
Send it to:
chsperiscope@gmail.com
A Helping Han:
Hannah Westbrook
Advice Journalist
Media Manager

Humble
Holidays

Check out these inspirational stories

to get you in the holiday spirit
Stories gathered by Trinell Jones, photography courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The Spirit of Giving

Giving to Those Who Give to Us

Told by Seth Roper,

Social Studies teacher

Told by Evan Wallace, junior

One of the many things I like to do over the season of Christmas is

participate in this program that helps children make gifts for the elderly
members of their family. I love this program because it emphasizes the
theme of Christmas which is about giving rather than receving.
As Christmas has become one of the most anticipated holidays, it
seems that people get so caught up with the expensive shoes or clothes
they get and dont think to get people something in return. The spirit
of Christmas is about giving to others, not waiting for your parents or
other family members to buy you the next new thing on your wish list.
The fact that this program is about giving presents to the elders in
their families is a wonderful aspect as we are giving back to the people
who give us what we need on a regular basis, whether it be advice, a
roof over our heads, or just a warm embrace.
It especially fills me with richness to see
the childrens efforts as they try to give their
grandparents, aunts, and uncles the best gift
they can think of. It is times like these when
the expression, Its the thought that counts
truly lives up to the meaning intended.

When I was a child at the age of nine or ten, my grandfather took

me to a soup kitchen in Washington D.C. Seeing all those people
with hunger in their faces and nothing to their names but the
clothes on their back shocked me, and I was glad to help right away.
The joy I felt helping others was just incredible and very
rewarding. The thought of knowing that I was helping another
person warmed my heart, knowing just this simple act of kindness
would impact these peoples lives.
The rest of the day was just incredible, with my grandfather and I
serving food to people who needed it the most.
As a society it seems like we forget
that Christmas is about the act of
giving rather than receving.
To this day I still make a point
to serve at soup kitchens over the
holidays to remind myself and others
that the spirit of Christmas is not
about receiving and taking but about
giving and providing.

Serving

Told by Justin Moore, senior

Over the holidays I regulary volunteer at St. Johns Episcopal
Church. We serve food and give away clothes to people who really
need it. It feels good to provide people with some sense of having a
place to belong. Christmas is a time to help those in need and there
is no better place to do than at a church, a place that is meant to
give people the feeling of being safe
and believing they belong somewhere.
Christmas is a time in which we are
helpful towards others and are giving
towards others.
I believe that Christmas is a time
to be grateful for what we have and
a day to be selfless and give back to
people who dont have what we have.

A Single Act of Kindness

Told by Brandon Rothermel, senior

At my job in K-Mart,
I once helped an elderly
customer with her grocceries. The lady needed help
with the bags and I assisted
her with carrying them.
It felt good to do something alturistic for another
person and to see the expression on her face was a reward
on its own. As Christmas
is a day that is meant to be
about givng, it felt good to
perform this act of kindness for people no matter how small it seemed.

Happy New Eating:

Appetizers for your holiday needs
Story and photography by Brooklyn Norrell

Everybody knows their favorite holiday meal and dessert but what about that wonderful preface to the New
Year? Appetizers are a great way to start off that holiday meal or party. Whether it be a dip, drink, or snack,
appetizers are a game-winning beginning to the perfect holiday meal.

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Lil Smokies

Ingredients
1 package of Hillshire Farm Lil Smokies
1 pound of bacon
1 bottle of favorite BBQ sauce
1/3 cup of brown sugar
Toothpicks
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease 13x9 glass pan.
2. Remove bacon from package, cut slab in half then in half again to make four
halves.
3. Take one strip of bacon and wrap it around one Lil Smokie then insert toothpick to
hold it all together, repeat until Lil Smokies are all wrapped.
4. Line the bottom of the pan with the wrapped Lil Smokies.
5. Evenly distribute BBQ sauce over all the Lil Smokies, then sprinkle the brown sugar
over the top of the sauce.
6. Put in the oven for 30-45 minutes or until bacon is cooked

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies

Watermelon Lemonade with Kiwi Splash

Ingredients



12 servings
4 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into fourths
1 tablespoon sugar
8 cups of cubed seedless watermelon
2 12 ounce cans frozen lemonade concentrate
4 cups of water
Directions
1. Place kiwifruit and sugar in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed just until smooth.
Freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
2. Place watermelon in blender or food processor (blender will be full until blended). Cover and
blend on medium speed until smooth. Place frozen lemonade concentrate and water in large
pitcher. Add watermelon mixture; mix well.
3. Pour watermelon lemonade into glasses. Spoon dollop of frozen kiwifruit on top. Serve
immediately.

Adapted from tablespoon.com
Watermelon Lemonade With Kiwi Splash

Ingredients

Taco Dip

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/4 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
12 grape tomatoes, halved (or dice regular tomato)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bag Tostitos scoops

Directions

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and taco
seasoning. Spread this mixture in a 9-inch (or a little larger) serving dish. Top the
mixture with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and green pepper.

Taco Dip

Business
Classes
Make Cents
Story by Sheyenne Hart
Photography by Hannah Westbrook

ed States legal system, specifically focused on

areas of law relating to business.

Integrated Office Suite(IOS)

Students learn the basics of Microsoft Word
and Excel. They also learn real world skills.
The level of skill learned depends on the
course you take.

hat is one thing anybody with a job

or not has to deal with, but might not
know much about? The answer: business.
Business is an extremely important part of
our lives; no matter what you do, some aspect
of business is involved in your occupation.
Considering this, we wonder what our schools
have given us as resources to better our knowledge of the business world. In fact, CHS offers
a variety of business classes, providing students
with numerous opportunities to learn.
Accounting I and II
Accounting I offers information on the
fundamentals needed to track and analyze
financial information. Accounting II covers
advanced financial statement preparation,
analysis of merchandisers and corporations,
and business income taxation.
Entrepreneurship
An introduction on how to start a business
(including small bus. management and marketing), learning how they are structured and
some of the decision-making processes that
occur in business.
Business Law
Gives students basic knowledge on the Unit-

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Introduction To Business
The perfect class to start off learning about
all aspects of business and its role in the nations ecnomic system.
Personal Finance
This is one of the highly recommended
courses to take if you were to take a business
class. This course helps the student better understand how to make financial decisions that
could impact their futures. Students are also
introduced to real-life examples, documents
and forms used in todays world.
Business is a part of your life, no matter
what you do; were all consumers. You better
know how to deal with your business and
financial issues and the only way to do that
is by getting down to business and taking the
classes.
Business teacher Joe Wagner loves the way
that the classes he teaches are real-life applicable.
Every year I have a student come up to me
and say I knew how to answer this or I knew

how to do this, and it validates that what Im

teaching is being looked at in the real world,
said Wagner.
The CHS business program does not just
offer regular learning opportunities in the
classroom. There are two programs (discussed
more on the next page) that allow students to
work in real-life business settings, the schools
Members 1st branch, the Bison Buck, and the
school store, the Bison Corner.
In addition, students that are part of the
business program can also participate in
DECA, an international progam that, according to their website, prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing,
finance, hospitality and management in high
schools and colleges around the globe.
CHS students travel to competitions around
the state and possibly country to demonstrate
their skills in these career areas. CHS has been
very successful in the past, with students taking top honors in categories such as Restaurant
and Food Services, Marketing Management,
Hospitality and Tourism, and School Store.
This year has been very successful for the
DECA group so far. At the district competition held on Dec 1, 18 students earned
awards, including first places for Brooke Loudon, Derek Jones, Bryce Walker, Lynn Darby,
Jeff Estes, Chuckie Nist, Shane Cruce, Maddie
Carson, and Stephen Guarino.
For more about this years district
competition, check out www.CHSPeriscope.
com for a full list of awards and winners.

Story by Sheyenne Hart

Cashing checks and talking about money:

Life as a Members 1st student ambassador

he other business opportunity CHS offers

is being a teller at our very own Members
1st, the Bison Buck. We spoke to this years
student ambassador, senior Shane Cruce,
about his experiences.
Last year, in Accounting 2, I was asked if
I wanted to do it, and I said yes. I filled out
an application, was interviewed, then I was
later hired on July 6th and trained over the
summer, said Cruce.
Cruce sees this opportunity as helpful for
his future. I [...] find the banking industry

Senior Shane Cruce serves as the Members 1st student

ambassador for the 2015-2016 school year.

interesting and with my choice of major in

Im sticking in the area, so hopefully I can
college, I thought this
maintain [a] job at Members
would be a beneficial
1st to help with college, said
...Being able to talk to
experience.
Cruce.
members about how to
This branch of the
But whats unique is that Im
credit union is open on spend or save [...] its like a able to put on my resume that
life lesson on how to
Mondays and Fridays
I was a bank teller at 17/18,
from 10:30 a.m.- 1
which gives me an early oppormanage money
p.m. During that time,
tunity into the banking industry.
-Shane Cruce,
Cruce works as a teller.
Im going to college for a major
CHS senior and Members in Accounting and a minor in
I cash checks, make
transfers; basically I do
Finance.
1st student ambassador
anything a teller can
Comparing this opportunido, said Cruce.
ty to others that his classmates might have
Its obvious that this program is unique in
outside of CHS, Cruce thought that being a
and of itself, being one of the very few offered
student ambassador had a lot to offer.
to schools in the area.
Considering I used to work at K-Mart, this
When asked what is special about this prois a lot better, said Cruce. Ive never really
gram, Cruce stated, I think in central PA only been a shirt and tie person, so the dressing
6 high schools have a Members 1st branch, so
up took some getting used to, but I wouldnt
just having the experience of being a teller, not really change anything.
many kids my age have that experience. And
Since there is only one student ambassador
also being able to talk to members about how
position every year, students that are interested
they spend or save--its like a life lesson on
in learning more about taking care of your
how to manage money.
finances and potential decisions, Personal
Cruce is already considering how this opFinance is the best course to take. With this
portunity will impact his future, including any course you learn how to balance your check
connections to his post-CHS career goals.
book and budget your money.

Business Is Business:
A look at the management of The Bison Corner school store

Story by Sheyenne Hart

ome opportunities here at the school

have had great impacts on the students of
CHS and their lives post-high school.
The school store, the Bison Corner, is a
great example of the opportunities given
through the business classes. We recently sat
down with senior interns Chuckie Nist and
Michael Chaney to better understand the
management of the school store.
At the store, Chaney and Nist have a variety
of responsibilities.
We organize the inventory, make sales,
count inventory and make deposits every
Friday, said Nist. At the end of every month,
we hand in a progress report.
The experience the guys get working at the
store is hardly any different than working at a
real retail store as well as a great learning experience. This position will be a positive addition
to a college resume.
Once you get to be a senior pretty much
anything you can do to build your resume is a
big thing, said Chaney.
Running the store lets students do some-

thing a lot of high school students probably

wont experience, but why do something like
this if your career isnt related?
Chaney perfectly stated his outlook on
working at the store: I want to have a business-related career one day, not neccessarily
retail, but anytime you can learn a new skill is
helpful.
Planning to major somewhere in the business field, Nist looks at this with an opptimistic perspective.
The idea of owning and running a business
is already in my head at this young age...the
skills we practice through working here will be
skills needed later, said Nist.
Throughout the interview, both Chaney
and Nist both repeated the phrase, Business
is business. By this, they mean that even if
you arent necessarily going into a particular
field such as retail, all business skills are an
asset in the business world. This could include
networking and the development of people
skills, which is something the store is helpful
in developing.
Of course all jobs have positives and negatives. However, the guys see the store as most-

Seniors Michael Chaney (left) and Chuckie Nist are the

school store interns for the 2015-2016 school year.

ly positive. When asked whether there was

anything the guys would change, they said,
The only thing we need is maybe a bigger
space because its kind of crowded.
The guys did note that the only thing that
was hard was figuring out how to use the
computer, but after awhile it becomes second
nature.
Both Nist and Chaney would like to thank
entreneurship teacher Joe Wagner for trusting
and giving them the opportunity to do this.

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Arts in Review
Arts in Review

5SOS rocks out

The Visit is the best horror/comedy
with Sounds
of 2015
Good Feels Good
Review by Chaela Williams

Review by Trinell Jones

ive Seconds of Summer rose to international fame after touring with blockbuster boyband, One Direction, twice.
After gaining success with their self-titled
debut album, they also went on an international arena tour this summer. The Australian
pop rock group finally released their highly
anticipated album, Sounds Good Feels Good, in
October 2015.
The lead single, Shes Kinda Hot is a grunge-inspired pop rock anthem that has crazy
ad-libs and sound effects that make the song
and lyrics juvenile but also fun.
Jet Black Heart is a 5SOS masterpiece.
Band members Calum Hood and Michael
Clifford both wrote this lyrically emotional
rock song that delivers a torch to emotional
pain and romance. Personally, I think this is
probably the best song on this album.
The second single Hey Everybody samples
the tune of Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran
Duran. Lyrically, the song expresses the idea
that the band members are fed up about
having a dead weight job but are still broke
and says that we as a society doesnt need that
lifestyle.
Even though pop punk isnt really my genre
of music, 5sos makes an exception with
their playful lyrics and slick 90s pop punk
guitar riffs and vocals. There is still room for
improvement but at this rate of popularity
and albums like this, this band will gain global
status like One Direction.

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t is difficult these days for a movie to be

able to balance two genres at the same time
and make sure that one tone does not overtake the other. Director M. Night Shyamalans
film, The Visit, however manages to pull this
off wonderfully.
The Visit, which was released in theaters on
September 11, contains moments of good
humor and lightheartedness but is still able
to balance it with its serious, dark, and scary
tone.
The Visit tells the story of a brother and
sister visiting their grandparents for the first
time. Everything seems to be happy at first,
with children enjoying the company of their
grandparents and vice versa. However, as time
passes, the children begin to notice that theres
something off about their grandparents.
The Visit does a great job at leading the
audience on and then surprising them with an

incredible plot twist as the audience discovers

the grandparents are not who they say they
are.
The cast chosen for this film is particularly
great to see, consisting of actors and actresses
Ed Oxenbould, Kathryn Hahn, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Rebecca Jamenson,
and Olivia DeJonge. Oxenbould and DeJonge
in particular show incredible chemistry as
bickering and yet lovely siblings.
Director Shyamalan does a great job of
providing the point of view for audience from
the perspective of handheld cameras owned by
the siblings, providing a more realistic, and as
a result, a more frightening perspective for audience members as we imagine ourselves with
the characters and feeling the same emotions
they feel.
In the end, The Visit ranks itself up as one
of the best horror/ comedy films of the year
2015.

Are you a pop culture enthusiast?

Do you like trying new things?
Then why not write reviews for
CHS Periscope?
We are looking for passionate writers to
review popular entertainment such as music,
movies, books, restaurants and much more!
If interested, see Mrs. Muir in M34 for details.

Have you ordered your copy of

Spark, the 2016 Oracle Yearbook?

For just $75, you get your own keepsake of the memories, the
laughs and the friendships of the 2015-2016 school year.
Just visit www.smart-pay.com to place your order.

Please note: All orders are due no later than Jan 15. All orders after Jan 15
will incur a $10 late order charge--so dont delay; order today!

No Days Off

Story and photography by Kaitlyn

Hankard

uring their sports season, athletes

often find little time for anything
other than practicing for their game,
match, or meet. Once the season is over, it
would seem a relief to get a break from the
busy schedule they have been conquering
for the last couple of months. But for many
student-athletes, the completion of one sport
season just means the beginning of the next.
A rigorous lifestyle, the constant activity can
cause these athletes to be more prone to injuries and leaves little free time to do anything
else.
Yet being a part of so many teams definitely
leaves a lasting impact on three-sport athletes.
CHS Athletic Director George Null said,
[Y]our three-sport athletes are a little more
disciplined because they learn the value of
hard work, loyalty, and commitment, and
understand the importance that you have to
have that in order to be successful.
Without the experience of different teams
and coaches, athletes may not develop these
essential skills. Participating in different sports
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teamwork.
Being a part of a team also gives athletes
other people in their lives who understand
the stringent conditions they have to endure.
Often with such a demanding lifestyle, athletes
find a role model who inspires them to keep
going.
Junior runner Addy Jastron looks up to her
entire team because what we do is an immensely hard sport so anyone thats there and
has the motivation to do it is truly amazing.
Without much of a break between seasons,
three-sport athletes also dont have to worry
about getting back into shape in time for their
next season.
Junior Ellie Tate said, I would definitely
say for swimming, it does help because when
it comes to lacrosse season I feel like Im in
shape. So continuing a sport throughout high
school is keeping me in shape for the next
sport that comes.
Although playing sports all year keeps these
three-sport athletes in shape, its no easy feat.
Junior Deshawn Millington agrees that one of
the hardest parts of playing three sports is that
there is a lot of practicing.
Many three-sport athletes are juggling not
only sports and school, but also clubs and
jobs. Time consuming? Maybe, but both Jastron and Tate say that keeping busy has helped
them learn to mange their time well.

People may be deterred from playing three

sports because they are nervous about the busy
schedule, but Null says that you shouldnt let
this be the deciding factor on whether or not
you pursue a sport.
Time management: you have to learn at
some time. The earlier you learn it, the better
of youre going to be. Dont say, Well Im
dropping something now because its going to
be too hard, because later in life youre probably going to regret it, said Null.
Playing three sports may be rough, but our
school athletic teams might not make it without athletes who are willing to play multiple
sports.
Null refers to Carlisle High School as a
classification of one of the smaller schools in
the big school division; because of our school
being smaller in size compared to some of our
competitors, we have less students going out
for teams, which in turn means smaller teams
for CHS.
Our better athletes, [which] tend to be
more your three-sport athletes, we need them
to participate in sports for us to be competitive, said Null. If they were to specialize and
play only one sport, or sometimes only two,
whatever season theyre not participating in,
were at a loss because we dont have the bodies
in order to fulfill the skill set we do in order to
be competitive.

Worth the sweat and tears:

Students share their three-sport experiences

Addy Jastron

Junior
Cross country, indoor track, and
track and field

Its always a really

good idea to pursue
three sports, even
though the injuries
might be detrimental.
The friendships that
come from sticking
with people for
three seasons are so
precious.

Deshawn Millington
Junior
Football, basketball, and track and
field

Ellie Tate

Junior
Field hockey, swimming and lacrosse

Even though its hard

Just do sports in high to manage everything,
just keep doing it. Its
school--youre only in
fun and the teams are
high school for four
great. I love the team
years.
aspect, and thats so fun
all around.

I always tell kids if you have anything thats

something you love, a sport, go for it because then
you can never regret the fact that you didnt play.

-George Null, CHS Athletic Director

Not Just an SAT Score: How to Stand

Out When Applying to Colleges
Story and photography by Hannah
Westbrook

lthough senior year comes with many

opportunities for students, applying
to college can be perceived as both a
stressful and exciting time. There are many
things that can be done to better ones possibility of getting accepted into a first-choice
college.
Surprisingly, there are more than just standardized tests and accumulative GPAs when
it comes to applications for college. According
to CNBC writer Kelli B. Grant, Grades and
standardized test scores are still the top factor
for admission, but educational counselors say
colleges are starting to take a harder look at
extracurricular activities, particularly those
over summer vacation. Applicants need to
find ways to share these activities and interests
in personal, creative ways.
Many colleges are now either highly suggesting or requiring other materials such as
essays, portfolios, and recommendation letters.
Colleges now are not only looking at what a
student is capable of doing academically, but
also as a member of society.
Although essays are often considered to be
a pain or hassle, they give students a chance
to further express themselves as an individual
through their writing. More times than not,
colleges allow students the opportunity to

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choose from multiple

thoughtful prompts
that best fit the desired
message they want to
convey.
Arguably, portfolios
can be considered a
lifesaver for students
pursuing creative
careers when applying
to art schools. For
students who excel
in art/creative classes yet arent quite as
strong academically, a
portfolio can express
their talents that would
often be overlooked
in a standard transcript. Additionally, many
colleges are willing to offer hefty scholarships
(from $5,000-$8,000 on average) for portfolios that demonstrate talent and understanding.
CHS senior Greta Heeb knows first hand
how important portfolios can be when applying to colleges.
My art portfolio definitely helped my
chances of getting into college because not
only does it show my passion for something,
art in this case, but also my dedication to it,
said Heeb. It expressed to potential colleges
my commitment to getting projects done on
time and meeting deadlines, while creating
some of my best pieces of work.
Finally, teachers and administrators within

ones school can drastically impact a students

chances of getting accepted. Recommendation letters give colleges
the opportunity to see
students through a
respectable authoritys
eyes who know them
on both an academic
and personal level. Not
only can a recommendation letter increase a
students chance of getting accepted, but also
can impact scholarship
values.
When requesting a
recommendation letter from a teacher through
the website, Naviance, it is important to make
sure to do so in an appropriate, timely manner
based on when applications are due. Doing so
allows the teacher or administrators to have
the chance to write a thoughtful, well-written
review without rush.
Taking advantage of opportunities when
applying to colleges such as essays, portfolios,
and recommendation letters allow students
to show colleges their potential that is not
entirely portrayed through a transcript alone.
If students successfully pursue additional
resources when applying to colleges of their
choice, their chances of getting accepted can
drastically increase.

[My portfolio] expressed

to potential colleges my
commitment to getting
projects done on time
and meeting deadlines,
while creating some of
my best pieces of work.
-senior Greta Heeb

Staying On Track:
How to Avoid Senioritis
Story and photography by
Hannah Westbrook

lthough getting accepted into college is

most certainly something to celebrate,
there is without a doubt still a lot of work
to complete before high school graduation.
Participating in activities such as sports,
volunteer services, jobs, and/or clubs can assist
in keeping ones best foot on the path to career
goals while avoiding the dangerous and all too
familiar senioritis.
Arguably, sports can help teach students
ideal learning/thought strategies while working well with others. Its simple, said senior
Grant Shughart. Bad grades means being
ineligible for [sports], so it is important to stay
on track.
Many students simply do not have the time
to stay constantly check their grades in Power
School; however, sports encourage students
to do so to make there they are not at risk
of temporarily being unable to play. Usually,
teachers and coaches are aware of the work
they put on each other; however it is important to not blame one or the other for lack of
performance in class or declining grades.
Additionally, volunteer shelters are constantly looking for a helping hand. By volunteering
at a local volunteer center such as an animal
shelter, church, or Project Share for example,
students can learn how to better handle busy
schedules while maintaining ideal grades and
helping out within their community.
Surprisingly, a large amount of the student
body within Carlisle High School are currently employed.
Working at Little Caesars helped me develop ideal planning skills as well as problem
solving techniques, said senior Madison
Sheaffer. Although I thought I would be more
busy and not have time for homework, getting
a job actually helped me knock out homework

Getting a job actually

helped me knock out
homework sooner because
I knew how to tackle it.
- Madison Sheaffer
CHS senior

A vital thing to remember is that although ones transcript can be ideal, it is subject to change due to grades.

sooner because I knew

how to tackle it.
Many teens are working
one or more jobs while
still handling the demands
of school work. Although
perhaps a hassle and stressful now, handling these
things will later benefit
when entering college and
juggling multiple assignments.
Finally, getting involved
in school clubs and or
extracurricular activities can help in staying focused. Clubs within Carlisle High School such
as Mini-Thon demand a lot of time, attention, and detail from the staff members, plus
they look good on resumes and applications,
whether they be for scholarships, leadership
positions or jobs.
Senior Caitlyn Smith knows firsthand how
important the Mini Thon Club has been to
her high school career.
Being a [student] advisor for Mini Thon
helps me stay focused and driven to be a good
leader, said Smith.
Having issues staying on task? Counselors
are always willing to conference in order to
assist in developing better study habits as well
as organization techniques.

Dont think of high

school as the end of the
race. You are just gearing
up for the academic work
youll face in college.
- Johanna Jones
CHS counselor

Dont think of
high school as the
end of the race,
said Carlisle upperclassmen counselor
Johanna Jones. You
are just gearing up
for the academic
work youll face in
college. If you slack
off now, you will
face an even greater
challenge trying
to pump up your

motivation all over again.

Slacking off could impact your future as
well.
Your college acceptance is still contingent
upon review of your end-of-year grades, said
Jones. If you have earned As and Bs and
then earn all Cs and Ds in your senior year, a
college could come back and reject you upon
review of your final grades.
Perhaps arguably the biggest motivation to
stay on task and avoid senioritis is the fact that
parents will no longer stress with anxiety on
where their son/daughters future lies.
The #1 reason to not slack off this year: It
will keep your parents off your back and they
wont nag you as much! said Jones.

PERISCOPE 21

Story and interviews by Allisya Mullins and Jackson Hoch

Photography by Hannah Westbrook
Imagine having to work with someone youre dating or married to. Well, for some teachers at CHS, this is reality. Here is a
glimpse into these experiences from a few teacher couples themselves.

The Shinns

Micah and Kristy Shinn met in 2005, but at the time, both were teaching at another district together. Both Shinns are math teachers here at
CHS. Mr. Shinn teaches Honors Pre- Calculus and AP Statistics. Mrs.
Shinn teaches Intergrated Math 3 and AP Calculus. Both enjoy running, going to sporting events, and spending time together.
Q&A:
If your spouse just won the lottery, what would be the first thing
they would buy?
Mrs. Shinn: Season tickets to WVU
Mr. Shinn: A house on the water
What types of things do you have in common?
Both: Well, we both teach math and we both like running and going to
sporting events.

The McMahons

The Moyers

Jason and Samantha Moyer met each other at CHS back in 2004. Both
enjoy spending time outdoors, a good sense of humor, and good food.
Mr. Moyer teaches Health Education, while Mrs. Moyer teaches Biology I. She is also the head of the Science department.
Q&A
What is the best and worst part about working together?
Both: The best part about working together is that we save on gas money but the worst part is that we dont really see each other during the
day so it doesnt feel like we are working together.
What is your one peeve about the other person?
Mrs. Moyer: He doesnt change the toilet paper roll and he always says I
am a lousy cook.
Mr. Moyer: She takes off the stickers on fruits and just puts them on
the sink.

The Smetanas

Jeff and Kirsten McMahon met at CHS in 2012. Both like trying new
restaurants and learning from each other about teaching, although
sometimes they admitted they talk about it a little too much. Mr.
McMahon teaches Algebra at CHS. Mrs. McMahon teaches 9th Grade
English and she is the English department head teacher.

Bob and Dana Smetana met at Carlisle High School back in 2004.
They enjoy music festivals, concerts, and food but theyre not huge fans
of parades. They both agree that the best part about working together
is just having support. Mrs. Smetana teaches 10th grade English, while
Mr. Smetana teaches Geo-Enviromental Science.

Q&A:
How and when did you meet?
Mrs. McMahon: We met [during his] first year of teaching. At first we
didnt really like each other but after two years of working together, we
just hit it off.

Q&A
Do you like the subject your spouse teaches?
Mrs. Smetana: Not really. If you were a smart kid in my time, you
would never have taken his class.
Mr. Smetana: I always make fun of her subject in my class because I
hate English.

What are the easiest and hardest things about working together?
Both: The hardest thing is that we talk about work all the time and
there are times where we have to stop but cant. The easiest is having the
same schedule. We eat lunch together and it is nice to have someone to
talk to that understands what youre going through all the time.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?

Mrs. Smetana: I love playing with my 15-month-old daughter.
Mr. Smetana: I like to relax, play football on Saturdays and Sundays, or
just go to football games.

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