Roar- OCTOBER - Barnegat Township School District

INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Homecoming
Upset
Good-bye,
November Break
Fantastic Fall
Foods
Haunted Places
in N.J.
Scary movies now
and then
Day of the Dead
celebrates life
Student groups
squash bullying
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THE ROAR
2010-2011 STAFF
Advisor:
Miss Greco
Editors-in-Chief:
Dakota Schrantz
Briana Taylor
Reporters/
Photographers:
Brianna Adams
Stephanie Cardoso
Alexis Conte
Sean Gancarz
Jessica Pepenella
Nicole Shershen
Lauren Spain
Layout/Design:
Mrs. Smith
GO
BENGALS!
V O L U M E 7 , I S S U E 2
Spirit Week a roaring success
By Jessica Pepenella
When Barnegat High School opened in the
fall of 2004, new traditions began, with Spirit
Week being one of them. Six years later, Spirit
Week is still going strong. This year from October
4-8, students and teachers showed their
pride by dressing up for various themed days.
“It makes school interesting. Plus, it’s nice to
see how many students care!” sophomore Student
Government representative Amber
Bockin said.
This year’s Spirit Week started with
Sports Jersey Day followed by Jersey Shore Hair
Day and Superhero Day. “I liked [Sports] Jersey
Day. Who doesn’t like to support their
favorite team?” sophomore Alberto Torres
said. Many students felt that the different days
made students a lot more involved.
Seniors Paige Mallett and Sharyn Moran show
pride dressed as Ninja Turtles for Superhero Day.
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Juniors cheer after they win one of the sports
competitions during the pep rally on October 8.
The final day of the week was School Spirit
Day. While each grade wore a different school color
(orange, black, white, or gray), everyone showed their
school spirit at the pep rally. Students of all classes participated
in competitions and several organizations performed.
English teacher Miss Hults hosted the event
and was pleased with this year’s amount of spirit. “It’s
the greatest year of pride,” Hults exclaimed during the
pep rally.
While students enjoyed all the fun new creative
days we had this year, there are new suggestions
for next year’s spirit week such as Pirate Day, Crazy
Sock Day, and Dress Like a Teacher Day.
Homecoming 2010 reaches new heights
By Dakota Schrantz
The music, lights, and formalwear of Homecoming are all traditions in high school. Every year,
the dance is held to celebrate the football game the night before. Many Barnegat students have
attended the dance in the past, but the turnout was never as successful as the school administration
hoped. This year, everything changed. Junior P.J. Pansini said, “I heard that homecoming was
a waste of time and money, but after I went this year, it changed my mind.”
In 2009, around 130 students attended the Homecoming dance, held in the cafeteria because
of the small crowd. This year, however, over 300 students bought their tickets in advance,
not including the many that were able to purchase them last-minute at the door. Mr. Blasi, the Student
Government Association advisor, said that the “student involvement is way up [this year]…
there’s more pride.”
Mr. Blasi, along with the Student Government officers, put in a lot of time and effort in
order to promote the entire idea of Homecoming throughout the school. Preparing for Homecoming
included encouraging students to take part in Spirit Week, organizing the pep rally, and
promoting both the game and the dance.
The teachers nominated 10 seniors to be part of the Homecoming court. As students
walked in to the dance, they cast their votes. Joe Lynch and Taylor Holly took home the crowns
for King and Queen.
The night was an overall success, and will certainly draw a crowd for the years to come.
All profits will be donated to Feed the Need, the Toy Drive, Powderpuff and the senior class.

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Homecoming Upset
By Brianna Adams
Good-bye, November Break
By Alexis Conte
High School
October 2010
Volume 7, Issue 2
Homecoming floats, marching band performances, cheerleading routines,
Breast Cancer Awareness, dance team performances, and football. With old
traditions and new events, the Homecoming game on October 8 against
Lacey High School was exciting for all who witnessed it, despite the tragic
loss for the Barnegat Varsity Football team, 7-28.
Football players wore pink athletic tape on their arms, wrists, and
legs in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The field was painted
with pink ribbons near the sidelines as well. While showing their support,
the Bengals played a tough game. Both Barnegat and Lacey were undefeated
at the time, making the match-up the most anticipated Friday night game.
The Asbury Park Press held a contest to see which game was desired
the most to be broadcast online at APP.com. Barnegat vs. Lacey won
with 20,630 votes and was streamed over the Internet. This created more
pressure to win for both teams.
When the Bengals scored the first touchdown, fans believed Barnegat
was going to take the victory. Yet the Lions came back strong and ended
up snatching the win.
Despite the difficulty and intensity of the game, the halftime events
filled the bleachers with Bengal pride. The marching band, conducted by
Taylor Bishop and Wesley Brown, and the Color Guard, directed by Captain
Jenna Ciacciarelli, performed a medley of songs from West Side Story.
The dance team performed a hip hop routine to the Black Eyed
Peas song, “Rock That Body.” The cheerleaders, wearing pink hair ribbons,
performed various stunts and chants.
Along with the performances, the Homecoming parade consisted of unique floats. The sophomores portrayed a jungle
theme, the seniors used the DJ Khaled song “All I Do is Win” for their motto, the juniors decorated their truck with many orange
colored balloons, and the freshmen used “I Am the Change” as their theme.
The Homecoming game was one of the most exciting Barnegat has experienced.
In years past, students and staff have looked forward to having off the first week of November. However, this year school is in
session for most of the week with only Thursday and Friday off.
Barnegat Township Schools used to give the first week of November off for Teacher’s Convention and Election Day.
The reason they are not giving the full week this year and just a four-day weekend is so that those days can be put elsewhere in
the calendar, such as the four-day weekend in February and getting out of school a few days earlier in June. Another reason is
because the other schools in Ocean County do not have the entire week off and the district is using a common calendar.
This is a big change for the students and staff in Barnegat because that first week off in November is popular for vacations
and other activities. “I was looking forward to going away and now I can’t and that would have been a good time to fill out
college applications,” senior Paige Mallett said. Senior Alex Dudas was planning to work all week and make money, but will be
spending that time in class.
Sam Robbins, a ninth grader at BHS said, “September and October you look forward to the break and now there is
nothing to look forward to.” However, now students in Barnegat can look forward to getting out of school for summer a few
days earlier. Junior Alexis Corbett thinks it is a better idea and soon enough the rest of Barnegat will get use to it.
Since this is the first year Barnegat does not have the whole week off, some are still going on vacation. Freshman Montana
Knutsen said she is and she is most likely not the only one. However, with block scheduling this year, missing three days of
school is the same as missing six days because one period is equivalent to two days of last year’s schedule.
While this year’s break is shorter, it still allows some stress-free time away from school for students.
Senior Superlative Winners:
Most Artistic: Victoria Rozek, Matt Addonizio
Best Laugh: Rebecca Morris, Mark Surovcik
Teacher’s Pet: Kara Faraldi, Mike Fillipone
Best Hair: Meghan Wilson, Matt Carlson
Most Talkative: Amanda Casertano, Jake Ptakiwicz
Most Likely to be Famous: Melissa Keller, Mike DeTroia
Best Smile: Jenna Ciacciarelli, Eric Thornberry
Best Dressed: Rachel O’Boyle, Tyler Thompson
Class Flirt: Sharyn Moran, Kyle Anderson
Most Changed: Kim Tichenor, Corey Henry
Nicest Car: Kristen Ptakiwicz, Taylor Mauceri
Most Likely to Sleep Through Class: Autumn Herring, Tom Erb
Most Likely to Have Senoritis: Marissa Brugnoli, Taylor Robinson
Most Bengal Spirit: Shelby Tonnesen, Matt Somers
Class Couple: Taylor Holly and Ryan Zanzalari
Class Clown: Emily Collins, John Frigon
Most Likely to Never Grow Up: Autumn Herring, Sawyer Bradley
Most Memorable: Donna Repoli, Brian Rajs
Mr. and Miss Congeniality: Ariana Radin, Chris Nueva
Most Athletic: Tierney Henderson, Mike DeTroia
Most Likely to Never Leave Barnegat: Juliann Langworthy,
Anthony Raggozino
Biggest Heart: Kelly Smith, Chris Nueva
Most Likely to be Late to Graduation: Alex Dudas, Nick DiMauro
Most Musical: Taylor Bishop, Wesley Brown
Best Friends: Shelby Tonnesen and Jessica Strout, Tom Barry
and Sean Connell
Most Likely to Win an Academy Award: Rebecca Morris,
Justin Mania
Most Likely to be Caught Texting: Cait Foley, Matt Carlson
Best Eyes: Rachel Andrews, Ryan Sotkovsky
Most Likely to Skip Class: Paige O’Grady, Anthony Davoli
Class Klutz: Keila Pressley, Scott Teachen
Worst Driver: Nicole Cammarata, Tom Kennedy

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Fantastic Fall Foods
By Lauren Spain
Haunted Places in N.J.
By Sean Gancarz
Around Halloween, many people enjoy a nice scare. If you
are looking for a frightening experience, there are many places
to go in New Jersey that are horrifying and free. Check out a
few of these spots:
Clinton Road
Location: West Milford
Clinton Road is known as one of the scariest roads in New
Jersey. There are many stories of people who were hit by cars
around the road’s “Dead Man’s Curve.” It is rumored that if
you throw a coin in the water over the bridge on this curve, a
boy that was killed there appears and throws it back. People
claim to have seen mysterious people and animals here as
well.
Atco Ghost
Location: Atco
The Atco Ghost stems from the story of a boy who was playing
with a new basketball he received on Christmas. When the
boy lost control of the ball, it started to roll across the street,
and when he chased after it, he was hit by a car and killed.
People claim to have seen this boy, but there are certain instructions
to do so. On Burnt Mill Road, one must go to the
very end of the road and make a U-turn. After this turn, look
for the crack in the street that stretches all the way across.
Honk the horn and flash the lights three times. Rumor has it
that the Atco Ghost is seen dribbling the basketball across the
street.
Menlo Park Mental Institution
Location: Menlo Park
The Menlo Park Mental Institution is an old abandoned mental
hospital. When you walk into the building, you will notice
the furniture is still in good shape. The torture devices are
also still present! There are many rumors of people who visit
this place and claim to see ghosts of former patients dressed
in black.
Scary movies now and then
By Stephanie Cardoso
High School
October 2010
Volume 7, Issue 2
Fall is a favorite season of many; a time of football, the beginning of school and when the weather gets
just chilly enough to wear hooded sweatshirts and jeans. But the fall season is not just about sports and the
weather; it also has a fine taste for good cuisine.
Fall is known for being the time of apple cider donuts and candy corn. Halloween
is in the month of October, so everybody’s taste buds are craving their favorite
candy. Fall is also a time of family traditions. History teacher Mr. Doviak said, “I
like candy corn because it reminds me of my aunt and uncle in the 1980s.”
November is the home of Thanksgiving where turkeys and mashed potatoes fill houses with tempting
aromas. It is also the time for pumpkin pie and good home-cooked meals. And nobody can forget the incredible
pumpkin spice lattes from the ever-famous Wawa.
Whatever it is you are snacking on this fall season, enjoy it! Happy eating from The Roar!
Day of the Dead celebrates life
By Briana Taylor
Students taking Spanish classes at BHS know that there is another
ghoulish holiday other than Halloween. El Día de los Muertos, or
Day of the Dead, is a holiday commonly celebrated in the Mexican
culture, commemorating the passing of loved ones.
Families spend a
week prepping, starting
around October 31. They
cook the favorite foods of
the deceased and “el pan de
muertos,” or dead bread.
They also prepare what is
called an ofrenda, or an offering.
The offering is
filled with food and mementos,
and placed on display
at the families’ homes,
serving as an alter.
The celebration
ends on November 2, with
a precession to the deceased’s
burial site. Family
members will have a party
there with music and danc-
ing.
Spanish classes
here at BHS are celebrating
throughout October by
showing cultural videos
about Day of the Dead in
Sra. Wojciak sets up a Day of the
Dead display in her classroom
complete with students’ tombstone
projects.
the lower level Spanish classes, while the upper levels get a more
visual lesson in Sra. Wojciak’s class. She said she will “set up that
ofrenda with all pretend [objects].” Sra. Wojciak reminds students
that Day of the Dead is a celebration in which everyone can participate.
Watching scary movies around Halloween is a tradition that is very well known in America and all over the world. Horror movies
are available in all languages. For example, The Grudge is a remake of the Japanese horror movie Ju-on and The Ring is a remake of a
Japanese film named Ringu.
Many American scary movies are remakes of past American horror films, too. For instance, there are two renditions of Halloween,
A Nightmare on Elm Street, and When a Stranger Calls. A big debate is whether the classics are better than the newer versions. Junior
Carol Ann Boyle said, “I think that the older version is scarier because even though the effects aren’t as advanced, there is more suspense.”
Most people find newer movies like Saw 3D, Paranormal Activity 2 and Case 39 to be more realistic. “I would recommend Case
39,” junior Kelsi Mozart said. “It was the scariest movie I ever saw. I was crying.”
Whether you want to see the classics like The Exorcist or see new terror flicks like My Soul to Take, enjoy your Halloween season
with a good scary flick.

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It Only Takes One to Start a
Chain Reaction
BHS feeds the need
By Briana Taylor
As part of the “I Am the Change” initiative that this column
discussed last issue, the Optimist Club is sponsoring
a food drive. They are calling it “Feed the Need,” and it
began at the homecoming football game on October 8.
Attendees who brought a can of food received a dollar off
their admission. “Feed the Need” collection will continue
in homerooms where boxes are placed.
The donations will be given to the Barnegat Food
Pantry. I encourage you all to donate to this worthy cause.
You never know who might be struggling: they could be
living right next door. Remember, it only takes one to
start a chain reaction.
-Briana
Upcoming Events
November 4-5 - School closed
November 15-16 - Powder Puff practices
November 17 - Powder Puff game
November 22 - Blood Drive
November 25-26 - Thanksgiving Break
Going Pink
By Nicole Shershen
High School
October 2010
Volume 7, Issue 2
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer found
in women. Approximately 212,930 new cases were found in 2005
alone.
This past month, October, celebrated Breast Cancer
Awareness month. People all over the world participated in rallies
and walks or simply wore pink to show their support. In many
stores, items from bags of chips to water bottles were sold in the
pink hue, and proceeds were donated to research. Here at BHS
students and teachers were encouraged to wear pink, and pink
ribbons were even painted in front of the football field.
In May of last year, Barnegat started a new tradition
with Relay for Life. Relay for Life involved organizations and
sport teams raising money to help find a cure for cancer. The
Relay activities included walking around the track, fun games, and
honoring those affected by the disease. Barnegat is looking to
make Relay for Life a long-lasting tradition.
While Breast Cancer Awareness month may be coming to
an end, showing support for the cause is an ongoing goal.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Students of the month: freshman Erikalyn Lauterbach, sophomore Brian Holmes,
junior Eugene Steinhauer, and senior Taylor Mauceri!
Mrs. Smith’s graphic design classes for designing menus for Johnny’s Wings and Things!
The Roar staff member Alexis Conte for breaking a girls cross country record with a time of 19:47!
WAY TO GO, BENGALS!
Be sure to check out next month’s issue
of The Roar for photos of the
winners from our
Crazy Costume Contest!!!
HapPy Halloween!
Correction
In the last issue, we printed that the front page picture of John Frigon was from the first football game, when it was from
the second home game against Central. In addition, we published in that article that Nick SanGiacomo’s record was a 410 yard pass
when it was meant to be 410 yards passing. We apologize for the errors.
ATTENTION SENIORS
There are still spots open for the senior trip to Disney World from May 21-24. The cost is $1030.
Contact Ms. Hawley ASAP for more information on the payment set-up and due dates.
Don’t forget to order a senior t-shirt or sweatshirt! Look for order forms in homeroom.
Please give your order form and money to
Ms. Hawley in room C104.
All orders are due by November 12.
Short sleeve t-shirts: $12.00 Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Long sleeve t-shirts: $15.00 (add $1.50 for XXL, $3.00 for XXXL)
Hooded sweatshirts: $25.00