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HARSHER PUNISHMENT?—
I do believe that harsher punish- Harsher punishment would mean
Ocean City
Goes Hollywood
Most Americans agree that the Something is wrong with a society
United States has a definite problem that lets murderers and convicted felwith
crime. Harsher Punishment? I ons out on the street after a few months
mentingeneraj.wouldbeadeterantfor fewer crimes. Many criminals in the don't believe that this would be the of imprisonment. We should have
crime in trdseounrfy. UrdtedStateseommitthecrimesknow- answer to solving crime "much stricter sentences. However, this A motion picture set in the sum-1
However,theproblemliesnotwith ing that they will probably receive a When a person p commits a crime, would not result In a quick drop In our
merof 1961 hasbeen partially n'lmedJ
the leniency of the punishments but less than strict or harsh punishment he/she
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realize that when they are planning possibilitiesforpumshmentratherthan lems as children, and act out their Hons or use drugs. d They Th cannot hl
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Almost all of the extras are local
sometypeofcrimethechancesofeven- t f r i t h h f ajaUsentence.Funishjraritshouldteaeh ajaUsentenceFunishjraritshouldteaeh problems through various criminal acts, acts themselves. themselves Menja! patients will not be
tually getting the maximun sentence ii the criminal a lesson so that he or she The offender usually does not believe affected by any punishment; in fact, it
people; many of them attend Ocean
very small. Most probably realize that Mid do it again. he or she will be caught and punished maymakethemworse^DruguserswiH Gty Schools. Shane and Sean Reed,
if they are caught, no matter how harsh For many harsher crimes like rape, forthe,crime. Why would a person go kill *"" or "*=*
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fofiiapplans' te TI. te ?' . dra wan Sf to
Gotherburg and study the intema- to have a meat time" way, it would be easier for everyone to understand the American way of life.
••-"* understand the implications of verbal 9 » ****** »j me in V s U ^} tid
Class of'95
Officers
Mrs. Rubina Dombrowski and
Mrs. Sue Walton, the freshman class
advisors, released the results of the
class officers. They are: President Rob
Delmont; Vice-president Miehele
Neary; Secretary Mandi Myhre;
Treasurer Kelly Gardner.
The freshman officers are responsible
for putting together
raisers to gain more money for the!
OCHS Band class to go toward the yearbook, the
prom,andotherevents. Theyattempt
is Success to get the community and the school
body involved.
Forthepastthreeyears, the Ocean
City High School Band has been pi-
Already, they have participated
ting smaller and smaller. This year at the Halloween parade. On October
though, there has been a resurgence. 26 the freshman officers and the
The band has nearly doubled in size. cheerleaders held a Halloween dance.
A lot to do with the increase. Is the They will hold craft shows during tlm
freshmen turn-out of thirty students. , W
Theband director, Warren Miller,
has been teaching band for the past 32
years. He said, "When I first started
By Jason Maser
Former Student with
Artie Shaw Band
said, "Some of the reasons were very
When asked why she is attending
Bob Miller, former student of
involved, but some were simple, such Ocean City High School, and son of
as people not doing what they were Mr. Warren Miller, band director at
supposed to do." Miller had to work OCHS, recently got a big break tip
hard for the next two years to correct earningaposinon with the ArHeShaw
all the problems, and it seems that he Band,
has corrected them.
He will be on a 3-week tour play-
tional business line.
He feels the band will continue to ing in Louisiana, Texas and many
by KaiuRetlly by Angela Matthews and physical abuse. States,andshefindsmanythingshere increase because it is losing only eight other southern states. While with the
^ * • - by jy RoseMetcaife RoseMeh different from her home in Germany. seniora,and hoesHmatesgettingabout Artie Shaw Band, Bob will be playing
Schools Celebrate Successin American Education Week
Sandra has only been speaking 40 freshmen next year. When asked if the jazz trumpet,
the English language for six years; he has had any problems with his SincegTaduanngfromOceanCiry
school here challenges her. Students students, he replied, "No, none at all. four years ago. Bob graduated from
in German schools remain in one It has been a delight teaching them. William Patterson College last May A
November 18-22 will be American LgCai merchants have promised win- conduct the tours. Parents and the classroom all day, and she found They were able to leam the music a Jazz Major. Bob has been in New
EducationWeekthroughouttheUnited dow space for student displays. 106,3 public are welcome.
changing classes a little confusing. quickly, even though we didn't have York and has played in two or three
States. According to a coordinator of WSLT, a local radio station, will air Ms. Yaehettl says, "A lot of plan-
Also she says that classes are struc- a summer program. They are a great bands. WithhisbigbreakintheArtie
the Ocean City program, Ms. Linda prerecorded announcements of school ning has taken place for this year's
tured differently, and teachers have bunch of kids,"
Shaw Band his father said, "I am just
Yachetti, schools will celebrate with staff membera throughout ____„ the week. American ' ' Education "' ' Week, *" ' and we are different expectations.
extremely proud!"
programs designed to enable "the School Open Houses will be con- looking forward to a very successful Sandra is presently py living g with
by George Walhff
Ocean City communityto recognize ducted as well. At the Primary School, event."
her host parents, the Hurff family, in
by Dan Mafgagliano
what we do within our schools." student guides will offer tours from 9-
by Christine Muller Marmora. She admits she has not
Iron Raider Gym.
Programs spotlighting Ocean City ll;30. At the Intermediate School and
been homesick since she left her par-
schools will occur throughout the city. OCHS, Student Council members wiU
ents and brother in August. She also
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
said her family was in favor of her
adventure.
Before Sandra returns home in
Mr. Mark Impagliazzo is not only cart benefit from my gym because It is
June, she will visit Disney World,Ncw
Getting into College
a gym and driver's education teacher open when the school isn't. We can
York and Washington, D.C.
here at Ocean City High School, he is offer students pre-season help. We
When she finishes school, she also theownerof the Iron RaiderGym are also more flexible; we are open
What does a four-year college's admissions counselor consider most important on your admissions packet? hopes tobecome an elementary school located at 324 West Ave. in Ocean more hours than the school," he re-
It simply must be understood that college admissions counselors want students to come to their institutions and teacher. Some of her other interests City.
marked.
be successful. They offer admission to those who they feel will be successful and/or those who will contribute in a are playing the guitar and hinging
He has been interested in weight A variety of people go there;
positive manner to the college. With that in mind, they review an applicant's credentials and make the best decision out with her friends,
lifting ever since ho was in eighth women of aHagesj middle-aged men
possible.
Sandra has enjoyed her stay in
grade. He started because of football; who are serious about staying fit; jury*
High School Record
Ocean City and the students. She he wanted to get bigger. His friend, ior- and senior-high students; and*
Past success has been found to be the best predictor of future success. Therefore, the first and foremost bit of adds, "I find everybody friendly and who was already involved in weight college students.
information which admissions officers consider is the high school record. This record has three components: grades open-minded here."
lifting, showed him the basics using Winter hours are 630-11:00 a.m.
(G.P. A.), strength of schedule (courses taken) and class rank (where the student's G.P.A. places him/her in relation
to the rest of the class). These are viewed as a whole because if separated they mean little.
by Julie Ensle
free weights.
and 2:30-6:00 p.m. The cost for stu-
Impagliazzo had been thinking dents is only $12.50 per month, and
Too often, students come to us worried about their G.P.A,; they want to drop or not take a course which is very
challenging and giving them difficulty. College admissions officers want to see that snidentsseek challenges and take MockTKal
about opening a gym for a few years for a regular member $25.00 per
and theopportunityfinallycame.The month.
the most demanding courses they are able to handle. The grade point average is important, but not at any expense.
Also, a consistency of effort is important. Seniors who want to take a light load and relax their final year of high Begms Season equipment a"t Iron Raider Gym is ba- The mainobjeetive 'or the gym is
„ sically free weights.
to provide a better training facility for
school are making a big mistake. The first marking period and/or semester grades are available to the admissions At 2:45 PM on October 29, Mr
* He felt that students need a bet- the entire student body, not just the
officers and can be very significant.
Patrick Mulvaney called the organiza-
SAT and ACT Scores
tJonalmeetingofunisyear'sOCHSMock »»training fadUly. "I think students
football players. £
byPatHEssi
lesting! This one word often makes even the best students cringe. However, scores on these tests still-play a Trial Team to order. In attendance were
significant role in the admission process. It is probably best to view SAT or ACT scores as keys to open admission and students from grades 9-12, who wished
scholarshipdoorsratherthanasthisinglefactorcontributingtothesesamedoorsbeingclosed. Students with superior to try out for the team.
Billows Staff
high school records can often overcome weak test scores and be accepted by many institutions.
The Mock Trial Competition is a Senior Editors- Julia Engle, Jg«| Johnson, Chris Muller
Students with superior test scores (as judged by thecolleges themselves) and strong high school recordsof ten have national contest sponsored in this state Assistant Editors- Features • Penny Moray
evert more doors opened for them. These doors are now open because history has shown that this combination is an by the New Jersey State Bar Founda-
Clubs • Eric Adilizzi
even better predictor of freshman success than either criteria standing alone.
tion, Its aim is to educate students in
Fine Arts • Joy Fogelsangar, Stacia Morano
Scholarships
the "historical, ethical, and philo-
Sports - Kathy Alcarai
y
' We mentioned the word scholarship in relation to SAT and ACT scores, and we know that may have raised some sophical basis of the American system
Photography - Todd Hile-Hoffer
Eyebrows. Let us explain. Although the importance of test scores is often
of justice," The competitions combine
Technical - Eric Sullender
down-played in the media in relation to admissions, they still are often an
acting, research, and knowledge of the
Reporters and Staff; Jennifer Lawinski, Nick Siniari. Farrah
^. important criteria for college-based merit scholarships and other private * Note - The late registration law. Mr. Mulvaney, the teacher-cOach
^ i i fd Many schools will automatically consider an applicant for deadline for the December 7, of the team,described the quick-moving
Beaumont, Christine Strunk, Shannon Morgan, Vena Conoina, Sue
1991 SAT and Achievement competitions as "electric" and "excit-
Choi, Joni Nelson, Rose Metcalfe, Jen Rueda, Jeremy Hile-Hoffer.
Tests at OCHS is November 13, ing," TheOceanCltyTeamhaswonthe Rebecca Coreon, Bill Mulford, Christina Campo. Barbara Dever,
1991.
Cape May County Championship two April Fioriglio, Jennifer Johnston, Jill Korupchak, Cathy Lavelle.
The high school record and standardized testing results are die two most The regular registration for years in a row.
Jeanne Lorenzo, Mr, Bonner's journalism class
pirtt^cr^enn^swhichastudentpresentsfot review. Other credentials the December 14> 1991 ACT at Auditions for the positions of at- Taachar Advisors- Mrs. Barbara Daniel and Mrs. Paula Frtant
i deb* importance from one institution to another. Counselors are Atlantic City High School is torneys, witnesses,and researchers will W» walcom* comments or opinions. They may b* aant
; to miggrat ways to strengthen a student's record and/or to November 15,1991.
be held soon.
to Thm Billows, Ocean City High School, 6th St. and
rdevelop alternate routes to reach their goals.
* . ' byErkAdtlizzi Atlantic Avanua. Oeiin Cltv. NJ
Youth football league provides training, fun for next HS players
00 Sky Hawk John Eastwood swops up a fumblt. Then he returned It 68 yards for
a touchdown against Upptr Township on Sunday.
Sky Hawks over Upper, 22-8
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and 2 in the junior football
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With gaping holes created
by the offensive line
and key blocks by Billy
Hams, Jon Eastward had a
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five times for over 150
yards, two "Ws and a fumble
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Thuwdiy, November 7,1991 OcwnCtty, NJ. THE SENTINEL-LEDGER C7
By CHARLIE WOOD
Ocean City are a big-Ume gathering of fans. A few
Senunol-Lodflur Correspondent
Upper Township, coaches team is up by 18 poinB it Ocean Gty, most of the
rivalry for our kids," says parents arH friends of some for the younger teams
OCEAN CITY —Sunday, "We want the kids to have
must play its second unit. linemen and defensive
Warriors coach Jim Tp :y, df tile players.
emphasize instruction on "We want the kids to players ant from the tows*
Nov. 3 started out cool, some fun. We don't want them •Some of these kids know **We really need more the basics, discipline and have some fun," says ship.
crisp, and sunny — a per-
each other, and some will support from the parente," safety.
Tarby. "We don't want
fect day for football. As the to be burned out by the time
play together when they get says Hawks coach Rich Tol-
One very noticeable
"We want to play every- diem to be burned out by
day wore on, douds rollod
tohighschooL-
son. "We're playing at
exception to that statement
in and the temperature they get to high school"
body on the teaM1"says thi time they get to hjgh
He adds, "Football really home antf there's' hardly
could be Upper Indian star
Warriors coach Tarby, "but schooL"
dropped sharply.
If the weather mirrored
— Upper Township coach draws the township togeth- anybody here."
If we feel a particular kid is Coach Tarby added that running back Jason Tazves,
er. The teams are weU sup- Tolson feels the league going to be playing against most of Una \Jppa playeri should he decide to attend
the sentiments of a small
ported by the fans and has more parity now than bigger, strongir kids and be plan to attend Ocean City Ocean City . High School.
gathering of Ocean dry Upper Township yo'uth Warriors, 22-8.
parents both at home and has beoi the ease m past in a situation where he High School. Generally According to coach Taiby,
football fans at Carey Field, football teams. The Ocean Uke the falling tempera- on the road." The Upper years, and credits the could easily get hurt, weU speaking, he Mys, the play- young Tarves is being
their counterparts from City Seahawks edged the hire, Ocean City's fortunes bleacher at Carey Field was improved quality of players hold hun out."
ers in the skilled positions heavily recruited by Holy
Upper Township felt just Upper Township Braves, nose dived in the varsity nearlyfull.
coming up Uffough the League rules also work toat
the high school are from Spirit.
the opposite.
.26-2p, in the opening game. contest and the Upper IndJ. On the Ocean City side of feeder systems.
keep scores close, and
A triple-header day ofIn
the second bout, Ocean ans roUid to a 20-8 victory the field there was a sparse In both Ocean dry andencourage
parttdpatton. If a
football was scheduled City again came out on top over the Ocean City Hawks.
between the Ocean City and as the Skyhawks topped the "Sure these games with
OCBAN OTY — Theyards
with wingback Nick McCray picking up yardage
Upper Township Indians Goodman scoring from to Uppers two-yard Une.
football team Invaded eight yards out behind left from there, Baker blasted
Ocean dry Sunday after- tackle Dan Mason and left in to make it 20-6.
noon and in a hard fought, guard Jim Wyers to make it Steffon Davis passed to
hard hitting game defeated M.
Brenden Upford for the
the host Hawks, 2M. Quarterback Matt LeFe- two-point canverston and
Leading the league with a ver passed to Jason Tarves the 20-8 final score.
6-1 record. Upper Town- for the two-point cniva- Davis had his most sucship
made the big plays sion and an 8-0 Indian's cessful day as QB, throwing
when necessary and capital- half-time lead.
for close to 100 yards to a
ized on numerous Hawk The Hawks were forced vanity of receivers includ-
mistakes.
to punt in the third quarter ing Britt Busby, Stoekley
As a result of the victory, and Tarves returned It 60and
Mike Lubrano.
Upper will face Middle yards for the score and a The offensive line was led
Township Sunday after- 14-0 lead.
by center Andy Beehtold,
noon, Nov. 24 at Carey Tarvis led Vppex making Nixon and SemcheskL The
Field to decide the champi- big play after big play. He defense exacuted a major
onship.
was hit hard all day, but effort but was hurt by big Upper Township Warrior Tony Ortiz Is about to be'
Ocean City had the first continually broke tackle plays. Matt Wodtoy, Up- dragged out of bounds after a long gainer Sunday
chance to score early in the after tackle and executed a ford, Nick McOlelan and against the Ocean City Sky Hawks. The Wantomtotf
first quarter. On die Hawk's fake punt that aught the Busby ltd a. hard-hitting to theirOcean City hosts, 22-8.
first possession, they drove Hawks sleeping.
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