Issue 1 (revised).pub - Greenwood School District

Volume 1, Issue 1
November 2008
Greenwood High School
405 E. Sunbury Street
Millerstown, PA 17062
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The Paw Print
Reporters: Bryan Aungst,
Samantha Barrick, Jonathan
Bixler, Brittany Cramer,
Nichole Fry, Dan Harrison,
Marissa Hoffman, Sarah Howell,
Jenna Karge, Hannah
Kidwell, Michael Levan,
Jenna Nankivell, Carly
Shumaker, Alexandria Spease,
Shelby Thomas, and Alex
Troup
Artists: Jonathan Bixler, Hannah
Kidwell, and Carly
Shumaker
Editor-in-Chief: Caitlin
Tengeres
Editor: Carly Shumaker
Sports Editor: Bryan Aungst
Layout: Brittany Cramer,
Jenna Nankivell
Advisor: Miss Burton
Letters to the Editor
Policy
The Paw Print encourages
students to express their opinions,
through a public forum,
by submitting letters to the
editor. Letters must be signed
and include your first and last
name . Submit letters in the
Paw Print box in the office.
No material will be printed
which the advisor deems in
poor taste.
The Wackiest Week of the Year! by Jenna Nankivell
In preparation for the big Homecoming
game against Juniata, Student Council
organized Spirit Week. The week kicked off
with Mismatch Day and Crazy Hair Day. On
Tuesday, the students participated in Holi-
DAY where each grade, including faculty,
was assigned a specific holiday season to
represent. On Wednesday, students and faculty
took part in Color Splash Day, in which
each grade was assigned a color to wear.
Thursday was Multiples Day. Last, but certainly
not least, was Blue and Gold Day on
Friday.
This year, for the pep rally, the six
couples of the Homecoming Court were
asked to come up with a “famous couple”
theme, dress the part, construct a vehicle,
and enter the gym to a theme song. Marissa
Hoffman (Barbie) was escorted by Adam
Thompson (Ken). Hannah Kidwell (Lucy
from the show I Love Lucy) was escorted by
Zachary Sarver (Ricky from the show I Love
Lucy). Jenna Nankivell (Priscilla Presley)
was escorted by Ethan Pellman (Elvis
Presley). Kelby Roush (Sandy from Grease)
was escorted by Bryan Aungst (Danny from
Grease). Carly Shumaker (Bonnie) was escorted
by Trent Lesh (Clyde). Lastly, Alexandria
Spease (Daphne from Scooby Doo)
was escorted by Matthew Brightbill
(Shaggy). Unfortunately, Alex was unable to
attend the pep rally, so Caitlin Tengeres
filled in and even wore an Alex mask!
Once the court was announced, the rally
proceeded and fall athletes were announced,
the coaches gave uplifting speeches and presented
their athletes. The cheerleaders then
organized a life-size Scrabble game for senior
athletes. Finally, it was time for class chants
and the spirit stick award. Congratulations to
the sophomore class for being the loudest and
receiving the spirit stick! The pep rally concluded
by revealing the door-decorating winners.
This year, the coveted Best Overall door
award went to Mrs. Jones’s homeroom! Way to
go seniors!
Thanks to the Student Council for making
this year’s Spirit Week a wacky success
and to the cheerleaders for getting everyone
pumped at the pep rally. GO WILDCATS!
Photos by Jenna Nankivell

November
2008
Staff Biographies
The Paw Print -BIOGRAPHIES-
Page 2
Bryan Aungst:
Bryan is active in many school clubs and organizations, in addition to three top secret organizations that cannot be disclosed at this
time. When he’s not saving the world, Bryan can be found frolicking about his humble abode, or spending time with friends, as he
much enjoys. Other favorite pastimes of Bryan’s include playing soccer, writing, watching movies, and long walks on the beach.
After he graduates, Bryan intends to study Medical Technology and start earning money to develop his ice cream empire. Watch out
Ben & Jerry!
Samantha Barrick:
Samantha Barrick is a senior, currently taking college preparatory classes. She plans on attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania
to major in Agricultural Education and minor in Elementary Education. Since attending Greenwood, she has made a ton of
friends while participating in clubs and activities such as FFA, FBLA, chorus and journalism.
Jon Bixler:
His name is Jon Bixler and he approves this message.
Brittany Cramer:
Many know Brittany as the "Band Geek" or "Book Nerd" and quite frankly that's about as close as you can get to describing her for
no one, including herself, have been able to come up with an exact explanation.
Nikki Fry:
Nikki is fifteen years old and in 9th grade. In her spare time she loves to read and write. She takes classes at Dixie's Dance Studio
and is in FBLA, band, Science Club, and is a library aide. She has four sisters and three brothers and two dogs. When she graduates
high school, she wants to become a teacher and an author.
Daniel Harrison:
Daniel Harrison is a junior and a first year member of the school newspaper. In his free time he enjoys being a fire fighter and taking
part in fire department classes to become a First Responder and EMT. Also, he likes to golf and hang out with friends. Dan takes part
in several activities, including Science Club, Student Council, and Swing Choir.
Marissa Hoffman:
Marissa Hoffman is a distinguished honors student who is active in Student Council, National Honor Society, Students Offering Support
and PALS. She also participates in basketball and track, and loves to play tennis and swim. One of her favorite activities is helping
to coach the elementary basketball girls, because seeing the smile on their faces when they pick up a new skill is very inspiring.
Next year she plans to begin pharmacy school in order to become a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist.
Sarah Howell:
Sarah is a junior and is involved in Student Council, Tri-M National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, National
Honor Society, County band and chorus, Concert band and chorus, and Marching Band. She is also Vice President of her junior class
and is now a part of the school’s newspaper staff. After graduation she plans on attending Penn State Harrisburg, majoring Wildlife
Biology. In the future, she hopes to get a job with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and find the man of her dreams. Note: Sarah,
AKA Steve the Copper Killer, did not kill Zach Fortenbaugh’s dog!

November
2008
Staff Biographies
The Paw Print -BIOGRAPHIES-
Page 3
Jenna Karge:
She is in the 11 th grade but still likes to act like a kid. She doesn’t mind spending her Saturday mornings watching SpongeBob and
eating Lucky Charms as long as she is out and about with good friends that night. She loves having fun and being a crazy, happy
person. Music is a big part of her life and she plans to help out with the musical again this spring. After graduation, she would love to
attend a recording school in Barcelona with the ultimate goal of becoming an audio engineer or doing live sound for concerts.
Hannah Kidwell:
Hannah Kidwell is a senior at Greenwood High School. In addition to cheering for the Greenwood Wildcats, she works at Sheetz in
Duncannon. After graduation she plans to attend a 2 year college, majoring in photography. In her spare time, Hannah likes taking
long walks in the moonlight and loves bubble baths.
Michael Levan:
Michael really likes cheese!
Jenna Nankivell:
Senior Jenna Nankivell is a Distinguished Honor student and is involved in more activities than there are hours in a day. She can be
found working diligently in the classroom, testing her skills on the hockey field, or rounding the bases on the softball diamond...that
is, when she is not in Disney World! Aside from sports and traveling, Jenna thoroughly relishes baking, jet skiing, Michael Phelps,
watching I Love Lucy and incorporating Spanish into her everyday conversations. To find out more, check out Jenna's articles in The
Paw Print.
Carly Shumaker:
Carly Shumaker is a senior at Greenwood High School. She participates in too many activities and enjoys a good sweater, reading,
knitting, drinking hot tea, and watching Jeopardy with her father. You can see her around campus playing on the field hockey team,
singing in the Swing Choir, or shouting in the halls. Voted most likely to become a Flower Child by Mikaela LaBant, she hopes to
one day reverse climate change and save the polar bears. To see Carly in the future, be sure to watch Cash Cab every day on the
Discovery Channel, for she will one day be a lucky passenger.
Alex Spease:
Alex believes that family always comes first. She has a corduroy heart and bleeds national blue and corn gold. In her free time, you
can find Alex studying flags of different nations and examining the numerous maps displayed in her room. Alex is probably the biggest
PG movie junkie you’ll ever find!
Caitlin Tengeres:
Caitlin Tengeres is currently the Editor-In-Chief of the newspaper. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, public speaking,
watching TV, listening to music, going for walks, watching her fish, and setting things on fire. She also enjoys eating steak and taters
with gravy. She was once hit in the head with a box of fried chicken. Ask her about it sometime.
Shelby Thomas:
Alex Troup:
Alex Troup is a first time member of the school newspaper. He enjoys croquet, hopscotch, and Boston cheesecake. He also enjoys
techno rave music and sushi. Alex will be supporting the dynamic duo of Nader/Gonzalez come November 4 th .

November
2008
The Paw Print –HOMECOMING-
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Homecoming Game 2008-2009
by Jonathan Bixler
The Homecoming Game has always been a game of
high spirits and a show of Wildcat pride. This year, the game
was just as exciting. Lots of fans came out to wear blue and
gold and to cheer Greenwood’s boys to victory. The student
fans were especially school spirited, as evidenced by Andrew
Rhoads who painted his whole upper body. When Rhoads was
asked how important this game was, he stated: “This is the most
important game of the year; it’s big time, and it’s the big
game.” The seniors were confident this would be an easy win,
since they had beaten Juniata at their own field with a score of
6-1. No one expected Juniata would have much fight. Coach
Tom Magill was not happy with the beginning of the first half,
stating, “We came out and played lethargically for the first
twenty-five minutes, but after that, they played with a lot of
energy and just needed to finish some goals.”
The Indians brought out some hidden strengths in this
game. “They ran hard to the
ball and showed a lot more
muscle than they did in their
home game,” says Coach
Magill. The game was 3-2 at
halftime, with Jordann Ferguson,
Kyle Fronk and David
Myers netting 3 goals, Myers
with a penalty kick. Ferguson
and Fronk with goals from
inside the box. The second
half was played well and Joe
Dreese performed a flip throw.
The Wildcat defense, led by
Co-captain Adam Thompson,
held up under the pressure from the Indians’ offense, and
Greenwood finished the game with the dedication expected of
them for their homecoming game. The final score remained 3-
2— a close victory but a victory nonetheless.
Photos by Shelby Thomas
This year’s Homecoming Court entered the pep rally
in style.
Photos by Jenna Nankivell

November
2008 The Paw Print –IN THE CLASSROOM-
Page 5
Not a Dragon to be Found
by Bryan Aungst
Recently, the senior English classes (along with one junior, to remain unnamed) made a journey through time to the era
in which dragons roamed freely and the plague plagued patrons. As every year, the seniors embark on a mission to the PA
Renaissance Faire. And ye merrily, we had a grand olde tyme.
The food was probably the most anticipated part of the trip, and we were not let down. The monstrous turkey legs
proved to be a mighty meal fit for the most testosterone laden men of men. While some vendors sold surprisingly ethnic
foods, we tended to flock to the manly meaty meals as our main source of manly sustenance.
We also saw some interesting shows. There were vulgar wenches talking hilariously about the plague. We also saw a
hypnotist and a joust. Both were more than entertaining. One of the more interesting forms of entertainment however, was a
group of musicians who played such powerhouse rock hits as “Thunderstruck” on semi-traditional Renaissance instruments. I
believe the only thing that would have made the day better was if a huge dragon were to sweep in and attack the jousting Russian
(who made no sense). Sadly, there was not a dragon to be found.
Graduation Project
by Jenna Karge
Person Interviewed: Mrs. Jones
JK: How long have you been a part of the Greenwood graduation
project?
Mrs. Jones: 8 years.
JK: What are the steps involved in completing the junior project?
Mrs. Jones: You must fill out a personal information worksheet,
then create a resume and cover letter with an envelope,
make a reference page, fill out a job application, prepare and
take part in a mock interview, and send a follow up thank-you
letter with envelope.
JK: When are the interviews going to be held? Do you have
tips for students so they can have a successful interview?
Mrs. Jones: December 5 th will be the date of the interviews.
This year there is also a snow date which will be on December
12 th . There will be two full graduation project meetings held
on how to dress and prepare for the interview.
JK: What are the benefits of the junior project?
Mrs. Jones: It takes each student step by step through the job
application process so when they must do it, it is easier and
familiar. Students call every year to use their resumes for
scholarships and real jobs.
JK: Do you have any tips for this year’s juniors to help with
the completion of their projects?
Mrs. Jones: Keep in mind of the deadlines because meeting
them is very important. Most of your grade is just meeting the
deadline. It’s also important that you ask questions before the
deadline hits, not the day of.
Graduation Project Deadlines
• Job Application—December 5
• Interviews—December 5
• Thank You Letter and Envelope—December
18

November
2008
The Paw Print –IN THE COMMUNITY-
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Local Parents Speak Out Against Night Lights!
by Shelby Thomas
Recent controversy regarding the use of children's nightlights has taken over our
small community. According to mothers, their toddlers and young children "have grown
accustomed to a light at every minute of the day." They claim that it is hindering them from
experiencing the true darkness that is their future fate.
One teenager told us of his struggle in facing the harsh realities of high school. He
stated, "I expected people to guide me through the hardships of adolescence, but it seems
that we are to take on the new lifestyle without a helping hand. I guess the days of story
books and night lights really are over." When questioning his parents they responded with
utmost regret when speaking of their decision to allow their son to sleep with a night light
until age ten. "If only we could have seen what it was doing to his future. Never did we think
that something as harmless as a glowing four-watt bulb would make him unprepared for adulthood."
Groups have rallied together in protest of the fulsome figurines that adorn many outlets in the homes of
Americans. Psychologists agree that night lights act metaphorically in the lives of our youth. According to leading
pediatric therapists, "Night lights represent a time of comfort. They create a warm and stable environment that
makes the child feel at ease. As many children mature into adulthood they still look for that stability and warmth in
too many situations." Night lights are believed to cause young Americans to panic in situations that make them uncomfortable
because it is their instinct to look for the gleaming light in the distance when the situation has no outlet
for electricity.
Concerned parents have explained, "It is time for us to take action and thrust our future generation into the
dark reality that is America. We must prepare them for the cruel truth that most situations won't have an answer
shimmering in a corner. They must learn to create their own light instead of hiding under the covers of their lost
childhood.”
He Said, She Said
by Samantha Barrick
Note: Satirical article
When asked the questions: "If you were able to vote would you? If so, who would you vote for?”, Greenwood
students had a variety of responses. Gender didn't really have any effect on the remarks given by the students.
He Said
9 th - Colten Fortenbaugh- I don’t want Obama or
McCain to be President.
10 th - Clay Delancy- It wouldn’t be Obama, I know that.
If McCain was the only other choice, I would vote for
him because Obama has all these gun laws. He wants to
ban all these guns and charge gun taxes.
11 th - Frank Elsessor- I would vote for McCain because I
don’t like Obama. McCain’s for gun rights unlike
Obama.
12 th - Josh Engle- If I could vote, I definitely would. I
would vote for Obama because I believe that he knows
what this country is going through, and I think he has the
qualities to do what is right.
She Said
9 th -Megan Maynard- I don’t really pay attention to the elections,
I don’t know who I would vote for.
10 th - Tiffany Poust- Umm, I would vote for Obama because
he could get us out of the war. McCain is just, like, old and I
don’t like old presidents. This is too hard of a question. I
don’t know. Well, I guess I’m not actually sure who I would
vote for.
11 th - Sarah Howell- Yes, If I had the chance to vote, […] I
would. I would vote for McCain. I believe he has the capability
of ruling our country and a more obvious reason is because
I’m a Republican! McCain all the way!
12 th - Caitlin Tengeres- If I would be able to vote I would
vote for Obama because I agree with the stuff he says more
than the stuff McCain says.

November
2008
The Paw Print –2008 ELECTION-
Page 7
RESULTS
John McCain Barack Obama Other
134 127 28
What They Say: A Teacher’s
Point of View by Brittany Cramer
Question: If you were just elected President of the United States,
what would your first action be?
John McCain’s
Electoral Votes
163
Barack Obama’s
Electoral Votes
364
Mrs. Jones:
"I would work toward a balanced budget
and rewrite [the] "No Child Left Behind"
legislation to take into consideration that
not all students have the same abilities."
Ties
11
The United State’s 44th President is…
Mr. Dershem:
"My first action would be to stop the bank and mortgage lending institutions
from loaning too much money to individuals who cannot afford to
pay it back. [I would] have all individuals who have extensive credit card
debt go to counseling, have a world wide workshop on morals and business
ethics to reduce the amount of corporate greed, reduce the amount of
business we do with China, and restore the good old MADE in the USA
ideals!!! In addition, [I would] lower income tax brackets for middleclass
citizens and also work with the healthcare industry to help lower health
care costs and reduce the amount of law suits. Bottom line—reduce greed
in all economic areas and Go Green!!"
Barack
Obama!
Photos from msn.com

November
2008
The Paw Print –SPORTS-
Page 8
Football
by Trent Lesh
Going into the 2008 football season, the Newport Buffaloes seemed to have all the right pieces in place to produce a
solid, winning season. However, injuries, physical mismatches and other misfortunes plagued the already number depleted program.
The first big loss happened in the pre-season when senior defensive end and full back Dowell Graham went down with a
season ending knee injury in a scrimmage at Camp Hill. The team bounced back the following week to rally for a win, in a crazy
game that had many lead changes, at Susquenita. The win refueled the bitter rivalry between the two schools, who hadn’t played
against each other since the 80’s. It would be another 5 games before the Buffs recorded another win, dropping consecutive losses
to Millersburg, Tri-Valley, Line Mountain, Pine Grove and Juniata respectively. Through the losses however the Buffaloes established
a solid passing game, led by senior quarterback Ethan Pellman and wide receivers Matt Lehman and Kelby Ramp, that
quickly rose to one of the tops in the mid-state in passing yards per game. With the passing game working, Newport was competitive
throughout the losses, dropping two by a touchdown or less and seemed to be upset-minded in a week 6 showdown at Juniata
when something no one saw coming happened. Pellman who had been making a mockery of the Juniata defense in the first quarter
drove the Newport offense down to the goal line. With the score still 0-0, he took the ball on a quarterback keeper across the
goal line and put Newport up 6-0. Unfortunately the touchdown was taken away because of a holding call on the Buffalo line. As
was Pellman who was rushed to the hospital after suffering a severe concussion on a late, illegal hit on his touchdown run. After
Pellman left the game, Newport couldn’t put the pieces together and lost the game. The following week however the team came
together and battled back to a homecoming win over East Juniata to put them at 2-5 for the season. The Buffs then dropped consecutive
losses to Williams Valley and Upper Dauphin. Williams Valley has already locked up the Conference Championship and
are 9-0 going into the final week of the regular season. A comparison of the Newport offensive linemen to their offensive linemen
showed that on average they outweighed the Buffaloes by over 100 pounds which is tough to compete with. Upper Dauphin was
one that slipped away. Newport fell 22-21 in a game that they should have won. In that loss they also lost another player to injury.
Junior corner back David Corkle had to be life lined off the field after suffering a serious neck and back injury; he is home
now and recovering.
The Buffaloes are now 2-7 going into the final week with a Halloween showdown against Halifax in Newport. Halifax is
1-8 but the Buffaloes will have to play tough to get a win and reach 3-7 which was last year’s record. Throughout this rocky, up
and down season the Buffaloes have never given up and have always played together as a team.
Golf
by Daniel Harrison
History did not repeat itself for the Newport
golf team in the 2008 season. The team beat Millersburg
twice during match play and showed promise
for future years. Members Daniel Harrison, Kylar
Forgie, and Taylor Jones of Newport finished with
averages under 100 strokes, which is respectable in
the Tri-Valley League. Allison Wray, Nick Allison,
and Spencer Culwell played on the JV team in hopes
to start on the Varsity team next year.
Throughout the season, the team played at various courses,
which included Lewistown Country Club, Lykens Valley Golf Course,
Lost Creek Golf Course, and The American Legion Country Club. The
team has high hopes for next season. Kylar Forgie reported, “With the
help of Daniel Harrison’s raw talent, my LPGA fairway wood, and
Coach Keller’s expert advice, we could win the league next year.” The
Newport Golf team will continue to practice during the off season in
hopes to improve even more next year.

November
2008
The Paw Print –SPORTS-
Page 9
Soccer
by Bryan Aungst
The boys of the Greenwood soccer team have some titles under their belts this year. PeCo champions, Tri-Valley
League champions, and now they are making a run at districts. It’s safe to say the boys of Greenwood are having a good season.
With a better record than recent years, currently 16-2, the ‘Cats are on the prowl and looking ahead to the post season.
The field is full of talent and heart. The team hosts a group of goal-seeking missiles in the front. Netting the most goals
are the monstrous feet of Jordann Ferguson. Speed is the name of the game in the middle of the pitch as a handful of pedal-tothe-metal
‘Cats break and make game-altering plays. In the backfield, an iron-tough defense dominates play and dissolves most
attacks by opposing forces. Backing up the boys is the sure-handed keeper, Andrew O’Shura, who has come up big on some important
plays.
The Greenwood Wildcat’s soccer team plays its first District 3 AA game on Wednesday, October 22. Good luck boys,
and thanks for a great season! [The boys went on to win their first game against Bishop-McDevitt and lost in the second round of
District playoffs to number 1 ranked Fleetwood.]
Field Hockey
by Carly Shumaker
This year’s field hockey team proves to have no missing links. With an overall record of 18-1 and a Tri-Valley League
record of 14-0, the Wildcats are not only on the prowl, but they have become the predator that every team wants to destroy.
With five senior, one junior, and five sophomore starters, the team got things started at the Perry County Tournament
over Labor Day weekend by putting the Susquenita Blackhawks to shame with a win of 5-0. The ‘Cats were successful once
again with another score of 5-0 against the West Perry Mustangs. Greenwood’s field hockey team has won the Perry County
Tournament for five consecutive years.
The first half of the season went just as well for the ‘Cats as they saw win after win. In the middle of the season, the
hockey team was undefeated. They had scored 41 goals and had been scored on only three times.
Things were really looking up for the Wildcats until they went to a tournament at Palmyra and were beaten by Palmyra
5-0 in the first game. However, they learned their lesson, and in the second game, they beat Ephrata 4-3 in overtime.
After the Palmyra tournament, the Greenwood Wildcats repeated the cycle, beginning with Line Mountain, whom they
beat 2-1 in overtime with a penalty stroke. They went on to win more games against Lewistown and Juniata. The girls rose to
the task when they played East Juniata. In order to seal the deal and be assured the title of Tri-Valley League Champions, the
‘Cats had to win this game. They proceeded to do so by beating the Tigers 4-0. The ladies beat State College more easily this
round with a win of 5-2. The exciting game at Newport High School also proved to be a tough one. Unlike in the first round,
Greenwood had a more difficult time putting the ball in the cage, but walked away with a win of 2-0. The last game of the season
was on the home field and it was senior night. The team was very excited to play, knowing they had a shot at being undefeated.
At half time, the Wildcats were down. Indian Valley had one goal, but Greenwood had none. However, they turned things
around in the second half and managed to score four goals for an end result of 4-1.
Congratulations to the Greenwood field hockey team for being undefeated Tri-Valley League Champions. Great season!
The ‘Cats have made it to districts and played on Tuesday, October
21, 2008, at Landis Field versus Camp Hill. The girls played a great game
and beat Camp Hill 6-1. They were guaranteed two more games. The first
was played on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Milton Hershey against Donegal.
Unfortunately, the team lost 3-0, but they played a great game. They
have one last chance to make it to states. The ‘Cats play on Tuesday, October
28, 2008, against Fleetwood, the number one seed, [at Hershey Stadium].
[In the Wildcats attempt to continue their play in the District 3 playoffs, they
fell short to Fleetwood 1-0, thus, concluding their season.]
Photo by Jonathan Bixler

November
2008
FFA
by Samantha Barrick
The Paw Print –CLUBS-
This year’s National FFA
Convention was unlike any other.
Not only were there immense amounts
of people, but there were many opportunities
for students to meet people
from other states. Sounds like fun,
right? It definitely was. Meeting
someone from Kentucky and hearing
that you yourself have an odd accent
is something that you might not always
think is possible. The people
that are at this convention will most
likely be remembered.
While there was a lot of fun going on, there was also lots
of hard work being demonstrated by a group of four students from
Greenwood that made it all the way to the National level in Ag
Sales. The FFA is extremely proud of the sales team. Joe Dreese
and Sarah Kessler placed bronze and Emily Griswold placed silver.
Overall, the whole team placed with a national bronze medal.
Congratulations on your medals! You all did great!
Mr. Michael Clark made it to the top four nationally acclaimed
Agricultural Teachers of the Year. If you ask him, he will
tell you that he had some tough competition. He ran against three
very strong competitors but unfortunately didn’t win the National
medal. However, the entire school is extremely proud of him. If
you see Mr. Clark in the hallway, give him a congrats on making it
that far. You’ll get them next time, Clark!
Whether it was staying up until 2 a.m. watching movies,
hanging out with friends, or praying for our advisors, FFA members
had a blast! You know you’ll want to be a part of FFA next
year. Getting involved with the FFA isn’t hard. You can come talk
to me or you can see an Ag teacher.
FFA National Highlights
by Alexandria Spease
Students Offering Support
by Alexander Troup
Page 10
Students Offering Support, advised by Mrs. Troutman,
has a lot on its plate for the coming year.
“We’ll be having a stand during the holiday season in
Millerstown, which will have information about SOS, and of
course we’ll be selling food. We’re also hoping to take trips to
Bethesda Mission this year,” says Troutman. “We’ll have the
annual Thump Rock and Teen Nights, Operation Christmas
Child shoeboxes; we’ll be donating food to families at Thanksgiving
and Christmas, ringing the Salvation Army Bell, and
we’re hoping to volunteer at the Special Olympics again this
year.” SOS is also hoping to do a number of smaller activities,
including caroling in Millerstown during the holiday season.
SOS uses proceeds raised at functions, such as Teen
Nights and Thump Rock, to benefit local charities, including
the CODY Foundation, local families in need, and Perry Human
Services. In addition, SOS will be holding the Pennies for
Patients fundraiser, a Leukemia and Lymphoma charity performance.
SOS partners with Perry Human Services throughout
the year. They help with Tobacco Awareness Week. During
that week, body outlines are conspicuously taped all over the
school. Also, SOS assists Perry Human Services in their Puppetry
Show to kindergarten and first grade students. This show
uses puppets to teach children the value of making good decisions
and having good manners.
SOS will be losing a large number of its senior members
after this year. Any student in grades 8-12 interested in
joining SOS for the 2009-2010 school year should fill out an
application, which will be available in April.
2008-2009 S.O.S. Officers
Senior Officers: Jenna Nankivell,
Mikaela LaBant, and Trent Lesh
Treasurer: Mathew Brightbill
Secretary: Kelly Toner
• Greenwood Receives 3 Star Chapter Award
• Sales Team Competes in National Competition
• Mr. Clark in Top 4 AgriScience Teacher of the Year
Competition
• Taylor Swift & James Otto Concert
• Dinner Theater
• New Friends, New Experiences, New Memories
Upcoming Events
November 21— Operation
Christmas Child donation deadline
**collections will be held during
lunch
November 22—The Jaycee Craft Show, Greenwood
Elementary School
December 12—Christmas in Millerstown, 4pm-9
pm

November
2008
Swing Choir
by Alexander Troup
The Paw Print –CLUBS-
FBLA
by Samantha Barrick
Page 11
multi-tasking!
You might have seen
them performing at Christmas in
Millerstown, Jazz in the Caf, Perry
County Jazz Fest, or a Spring or
Winter choral concert. They sing,
they dance, and they look stylish
all at the same time. Talk about
The Greenwood High School Swing
Choir is a singing and dancing ensemble, selected by
Ms. Keister, the choral director, through an audition
process. Qualifying applicants must already be a
member of Senior High Chorus, perform a song and
dance from the Swing Choir Winter program, and sing
a third song a capella (no musical accompaniment).
Once the applicant has been selected to join Swing
Choir, he or she, along with other members, must
practice after school two to three times a week. They
work to memorize music and choreography for performances
at an assortment of venues. The Swing
Choir, also known as the Special Forces of Chorus,
travel to various jazz festivals, including the Show
Choir Festival at Central York High School, where
they compete with schools including Central York and
Milton Hershey. They also participate in the Perry
County Jazz Festival, performing with show choirs
from Newport, Susquenita, and West Perry. This particular
year, Swing Choir admitted four new members,
bringing the total number of performers to nine.
“[I am excited about] having a bigger group this
year, making our sections more even so you will be
able to hear three distinct parts,” says Ms. Keister, director
of Swing Choir. These new members include
Alicha Abaya, Clare Bachman, Jessie Kiner, and
Meghan Troup. Returning members include Dan Harrison,
Rob Jones, Carly Shumaker, Shelby Thomas, and
Alex Troup.
“I’m expecting the returning members to be
leaders and set a good example for the younger members,”
continued Keister. Though she is excited about
this year, there are some changes she has thought about.
“I’d like to have a live band including a pianist,
bassist, and a drummer, along with a sound system, and
to sing standard jazz music.”
Unfortunately, that won’t be happening this
year. However, as practices have already commenced,
the Swing Choir sounds as though they will have a productive
year ahead of them.
What is FBLA?
FBLA stands for Future Business
Leaders of America. The
program, however, helps students develop leadership abilities
and prepare for entry into, and advancement within, a business
related occupation.
How many members are in the Greenwood's chapter?
There are approximately 65 students members in FBLA.
Did the membership increase or decrease since the 2007-
2008 school year?
Our membership increased from 50 members to approximately
65 members.
What activities did the FBLA participate in over the summer?
FBLA helped with the M.A.D.D.(Mother's Against Drunk
Driving) walk. They support the efforts that M.A.D.D. is trying
to promote.
What are the most active competitions that this chapter
participates in?
Regional Speaking
Who are the chapter officers?
President- Roni Range
Vice President- Skyler Veunephachan
Secretary- Rob Jones
Parlimentarian- Tyler Warner
Reporter- Alyssa Cauffman
School Store Manager-Michael Mehan
Public Relations- Clare Bachman
Fundraiser and Activity Managher- Alyssa Wittle
Event and Committee Manager and Region 26 Secretary-
Darren Young

November
2008
The Paw Print –HEALTH AND NUTRITION-
Page 12
Health and Fitness
by Marissa Hoffman
As adolescents, we are constantly on the go with school, homework, sports and activities, and it may feel like there is no
time for eating healthy or exercising. In order to keep up with a busy agenda, your body needs to have energy and stamina, which
it gains from eating right and engaging in physical activity. Snacks are an easy way to quickly boost your energy, but you must be
careful, snacks with simple carbohydrates (sugars) will only slow you down. Look for snacks that are high in complex sugar and
are protein-rich. Exercise will help build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, control weight, and prevent or delay the
development of high blood pressure. Here are a few easy recipes for healthy snacks and simple exercises to keep your body up to
par.
Banana Ice
Peel several very ripe bananas, break them
into 1-inch pieces, and freeze the pieces in
a sealed plastic bag. Just before serving,
whirl the pieces in the blender with a small
amount of water or juice. Serve right away.
Add berries for a different flavor or top
with fruit or nuts.
Mini Pizzas
Spoon pizza sauce onto half a bagel, English
muffin, or mini pita. Top with low-fat
mozzarella cheese and your favorite veggies.
Toast or bake at a low setting until the
cheese is melted and the bagel is crispy.
Peanut Butter and Honey Granola
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup peanut butter
Directions:
Mix oats, coconut, and nuts with melted
butter, spread on baking sheet and toast
at 350 F for 20 minutes. In large bowl,
mix remaining ingredients, add toasted
ingredients, press into 13X9" lightly
greased baking pan. Bake 22 minutes at
350°, cool slightly on wire rack. Cut into
desired size bars, cool completely in pan.
Notes: Any type of dried fruit, nuts,
flavoring or oats can be used. This is a
good recipe to use up old bananas.
1 beaten egg
1 tsp vanilla
Number of Servings: approx 18
1 cup coconut
2/3 cup melted butter

November
2008 The Paw Print–HEALTH AND NUTRITION-
Page 13
(each week the number of repetitions should be increased by five)
Arms
Pushups (3 sets of 10)
1. Hold your body above the ground with your weight resting on
your toes and arms (shoulder width apart).
2. Slowly lower your body close to the ground by bending your
arms at the elbow.
3. Slowly raise your elbows straight up to starting position.
Tip: Do not arch your back while doing push ups.
Photo from ToneTeen.com
Stomach
Abdominal Reach (3 sets of 15)
1. Lay on the floor with your right foot resting on your left knee.
2. Lift your shoulders and neck as if you are doing a regular
crunch, however reach your left hand above and over your right
foot.
3. Lower your head to just above the ground. After desired number
of reps is achieved, repeat on other side.
Photo from ToneTeen.com
Legs
4 Figure-Squat (3 sets of 10)
1. Stand up straight with your hands on your hips. Slightly bend your
right knee and rest your left foot on it.
2. As you tighten your abs and legs, slowly lower your body as if
you were doing a regular squat (about a foot to a foot or two down).
3. Raise your body to starting position and repeat.
Photo from ToneTeen.com

November
2008
The Paw Print –JUST FOR FUN-
Page 14
Bixler’s Interesting Facts
by Jonathon Bixler
• A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a 4 foot tall child inside.
• Almost a quarter of the land area of Los Angeles is taken up by automobiles.
• Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under is cap to keep him cool. He changed it every 2 innings.
• Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.
• It was discovered on a space mission that a frog can throw up. The frog throws up its stomach first, so the stomach is dangling
out of its mouth. Then the frog uses its forearms to dig out all of the stomach's contents and then swallows the stomach
back down again.
• "Kemo Sabe" means "soggy shrub" in Navajo.
• You're born with 300 bones, but when you get to be an adult, you only have 206. Your stomach has to produce a new layer
of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.
www.tealdragon.net/humor/facts/facts.htm
Now Featuring
by Jenna Nankivell
Opening on October 3, 2008, the Disney Comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" brought
in $29 million in one weekend and landed a number one spot on the box office charts,
according to The Associated Press and msn.com.
In the tradition of previous movies such as Babe and Dr. Dootlittle, comes the picture
Beverly Hills Chihuahua, directed by Scooby Doo veteran Raja Gosnell. The family flick
features the voice of Drew Barrymore as the lead pooch, Chloe, the typical 90210 pampered
pup. Chloe has the luxury of spending most of her time in her owner, Viv's (Jamie
Lee Curtis of Freaky Friday) designer purse until Viv goes to Europe on business and
Chloe is left in the hands of Viv's not-so-responsible niece, Rachel (Piper Perabo of Coyote
Ugly). Instead of following the pampering appointments Viv had set up, Rachel
whisks off to Mexico with Chloe, who somehow gets separated from her along the
way. The high-maintenance Chihuahua must then rely solely on fellow dogs throughout
her quest to return to Rachel. The kindness of Papi, the hyper-romantic Chihuahua (voice
of George Lopez), a street-smart German shepherd, Delgado (Andy Garcia), and other
Latino companions, help Chloe get back to her owner.
Although a cinema review reported: "No howls of laughter here," and the film received
three and a half stars out of five, a high majority of the viewers raved about it. Of
course, kids will not recognize the politically incorrect subtext, but the performances of
the characters provide great laughs for kids and adults of all ages.
If you liked...
Babe: Pig in the City
Dr. Doolittle
and Charlotte's Web
...you will probably like "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"!
Information courtesy of movies.msn.com.

November
2008
The Paw Print –JUST FOR FUN-
Page 15
Pauppy and Quinny
by Hannah Kidwell and Jon Bixler
Congratulations to Greenwood’s
September Students
of the Month!
12th grade: Carly Shumaker
11th grade: Jenna Karge
10th grade: Kelly Toner
9th grade: Kayla Shaffer
8th grade: Shirley Zeiders
7th grade: Joseph Shaeffer
The Paw Print encourages students to submit
works of literature and art for future publication.
If you have an art piece or work of literature
that you would love to have published,
please see Miss Burton. You may see
your work in the next edition of The Paw
Print.