Carlos Carlos Carlos
By Tim Glanville
Coming from Ecuador, Carlos has become one of the most well known exchange students throughout the school. His presence is welcoming with a good sense of humor, giving any person he meets a good smile or laugh brightening up anybody’s day. Although he's catching onto our culture and language, he has still included his kind of style and antics towards our everyday lives which many students have come to admire. Carlos has defiantly tried many things in his stay, such as joining the Varsity Boys Soccer Team. He may not be a superstar at the sport of soccer, but Carlos has come to comply to the sport, giving his time and desire to play. Some students have introduced him to American foods and drinks, often inviting him to restaurants like Dimitiri's and Red Apple Buffet. Coca Cola is his favorite drink. Having one almost everyday has becoming a daily routine for Carlos. His personal desire for Coca Cola has influenced many other students to drink Coke throughout the school day. So far throughout the year Carlos has be seen from time to time, giving a funny saying or just a friendly hello. If it’s one thing we all know about Carlos, it’s that he will kindly embrace our lives and be himself.
Soldiers in Camp Keating
by Kayti Komisarek
Camp Keating is located in an Afghan Valley, just ten miles from the Pakistan boarder. Camp Keating is a US base, soldiers sent there don’t ask questions why they are there, or what they are doing there. Since they are in a valley they are attacked randomly all the time, stuck firing back blindly. Soldiers refer to Camp Keating as Ambush Alley, they find themselves vulnerable, like sitting ducks.
The other day Sgt. Vernon Martin was killed while being the over night look out, he leaves behind a wife and three kids. Martin’s uncle questions why he was even there in the first place. Attacks happen at all times of the day and happen with all kinds of weapons, in 2006 an American Blackhawk helicopter that was bringing food and supplies was almost taken down, since then helicopters were ordered to land no closer then a three hour walk. These soldiers were sent to secure the roads and connect the central government in Kabul and Nuristan.
Neighboring villages are left scared, hearing gun fire all day and all night. Some airstrick attacks have injured innocent civilians and villages on the other side of the valley.
Are Small Dairy Farms in trouble?
by Josh Bourassa
The short answer is yes, farms are in trouble. To understand why, we need to look at how milk is produced in America.
Dean foods is the largest fluid processor of raw milk in America. They process almost 90% of the country’s raw milk that goes into the stores. Dean’s profits have gone up 35% over the past two quarters. They say its because the milk prices are so low. The middleman is going to kill the small dairies across the nation. And they don’t realize that it is the small farmers that are keeping the super farms alive. The bigger farms depend on the small farms to harvest their crops for them because they only have time to milk and that’s all they do 24-7.
The farmers are getting less money then it takes to make a gallon of milk. While the big corporate giants like Dean are taking advantage of the raw milk prices. Because the small farms are losing money on the gallon of milk they produce they are falling behind on the repair bills and fuel bills it takes to run the farm. Because they are falling behind they cant keep spending money. That is why a lot of the small dairies are selling everything. From being 20 dollars last January they have fallen 50 % to 10 dollars a hundred weight.
How to Deal
by Dorothy England
I remember being a preteen, thinking I was so cool, loudly exclaiming, ' shoo fly, don't bother me' to my younger brothers when I just couldn't handle their obnoxious comments and gross noises. Nowadays, I've matured, a little at least to handling my pet peeves and irritability. One thing that really disgusts me is seeing chewed up gum in a trash can. It used to be that I would get an uneasy feeling in my stomach and I would have to cover that disgusting ABC goo. Now though, I've figured how to deal...I just look away. Yeah, I might cringe at the sight, but at least it's only a second of feeling icky, and luckily I don't feel my lunch coming back to visit.
In an attempt to hopefully realize I wasn't the only one with pet peeves, I asked a few people to share their own pet peeves. Josie Therrien mentioned that she hates it when people get on her bed with dirty feet. She checks people's feet beforehand and if their feet are magnets for dirt, she asks them to wash their feet before they get on. When asked what would really annoy her concerning this issue, she said that if someone didn't obey and wash their feet, like her little cousins sometimes do. Bookie Fisk also has a pet peeve. He said it's really annoying when someone is clearly wrong but they just don't admit it and/or when someone is lying and it's obvious that it's untrue. He deals with it by confronting them and telling them what he thinks.
Even teachers have pet peeves, proving it's a two way street; we annoy them and they annoy us. Mr. Zipke admitted that he really dislikes it when people use the word senioritis and also when it's put into action.
I guess it's just another part of growing up, because at one time or another we're all going to have our buttons pushed. It's the times where we can just relax and take the time to enjoy ourselves, that's what we look forward to, and that's what makes us get through the day, pet peeves and all.
I remember being a preteen, thinking I was so cool, loudly exclaiming, ' shoo fly, don't bother me' to my younger brothers when I just couldn't handle their obnoxious comments and gross noises. Nowadays, I've matured, a little at least to handling my pet peeves and irritability. One thing that really disgusts me is seeing chewed up gum in a trash can. It used to be that I would get an uneasy feeling in my stomach and I would have to cover that disgusting ABC goo. Now though, I've figured how to deal...I just look away. Yeah, I might cringe at the sight, but at least it's only a second of feeling icky, and luckily I don't feel my lunch coming back to visit.
In an attempt to hopefully realize I wasn't the only one with pet peeves, I asked a few people to share their own pet peeves. Josie Therrien mentioned that she hates it when people get on her bed with dirty feet. She checks people's feet beforehand and if their feet are magnets for dirt, she asks them to wash their feet before they get on. When asked what would really annoy her concerning this issue, she said that if someone didn't obey and wash their feet, like her little cousins sometimes do. Bookie Fisk also has a pet peeve. He said it's really annoying when someone is clearly wrong but they just don't admit it and/or when someone is lying and it's obvious that it's untrue. He deals with it by confronting them and telling them what he thinks.
Even teachers have pet peeves, proving it's a two way street; we annoy them and they annoy us. Mr. Zipke admitted that he really dislikes it when people use the word senioritis and also when it's put into action.
I guess it's just another part of growing up, because at one time or another we're all going to have our buttons pushed. It's the times where we can just relax and take the time to enjoy ourselves, that's what we look forward to, and that's what makes us get through the day, pet peeves and all.
Slow and Steady Wins the Game
by Mimi Ramsdell
The Hopkinton Varsity Girls Soccer Team added another win to their record this homecoming. In a 2-0 win against Hillsboro, Gabby Forrester and Jenny White each scored. While the Hawks dominated the entire game, it was not until near the end of the first half that the Hawks scored. “It just took us a little longer to get the job done,” explained Preeya Nobis. “We took a lot of shots on net at first, but just could not get the ball in.”
After Forrester’s first goal, White scored, from 40 yards away, securing the Hawk’s lead. “Jenny’s goal was intense and very impressive,” teammate Katie Babson recalled. It appears that due to the rain, the ball slipped out of the goalie’s hands, allowing the second goal.
This win helped Hopkinton’s record, now 8-1-1. The Hawks are looking for a strong finish to the season and hopefully making their way deep into the tournament.
The Hopkinton Varsity Girls Soccer Team added another win to their record this homecoming. In a 2-0 win against Hillsboro, Gabby Forrester and Jenny White each scored. While the Hawks dominated the entire game, it was not until near the end of the first half that the Hawks scored. “It just took us a little longer to get the job done,” explained Preeya Nobis. “We took a lot of shots on net at first, but just could not get the ball in.”
After Forrester’s first goal, White scored, from 40 yards away, securing the Hawk’s lead. “Jenny’s goal was intense and very impressive,” teammate Katie Babson recalled. It appears that due to the rain, the ball slipped out of the goalie’s hands, allowing the second goal.
This win helped Hopkinton’s record, now 8-1-1. The Hawks are looking for a strong finish to the season and hopefully making their way deep into the tournament.
Spaghetti on the Ready
by Dan Lux & Brandon Mansfield
As the homecoming parade drew to an end, each class float would unload and people would enthusiastically get off. Some would take the decorations off the float and others would group together to talk. As for the fall athletes, they would scope out one another and group together for the annual spaghetti dinner. This spaghetti dinner is served to just the athletes that are participating in fall sports to take in energy for playing the next day. As the teams came together they would depart to the back entrance to the school for sign in. As they went through the line they would grab a plate and one after another parent would give you spaghetti, followed by the sauce (optional), along with a bread stick or two, a handful of salad (optional). For dessert you would get an ice cream sandwich and a choice of drinks that they would choose from, which includes: water, chocolate milk, whole and 2% milk or orange juice.
As they got their food they would sit down with their teams and talk about things like the game that would be held the next day and anything else they had in common. The coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers were allowed to eat as well and they potentially sat with the other coaches. When the teams were done eating they headed outside to the bonfire. If the bonfire didn’t hold their interest they took their separate ways and as for the field hockey team, they would gather for their annual team scavenger hunt.
As they got their food they would sit down with their teams and talk about things like the game that would be held the next day and anything else they had in common. The coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers were allowed to eat as well and they potentially sat with the other coaches. When the teams were done eating they headed outside to the bonfire. If the bonfire didn’t hold their interest they took their separate ways and as for the field hockey team, they would gather for their annual team scavenger hunt.
Scoring some Hawt Hawk Goals
by Dorothy England
Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2:30 pm, here at the high school, the Varsity Boys Soccer team played a victorious homecoming game, winning 4 to 1. They played against Hillsborough in the wet and mucky weather, and the players admitted that while playing was difficult because the field was slippery, it was still a good game. Regardless of the weather, a lot of fans showed up, ready for the game, umbrellas and all.
The team's top player was Carter Rouleau who scored all four goals. Eric Kilens and Adam Coen were hurt the second half of the game, displaying their intensity. Not only at this game either. Their status is 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie this season so far.
Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2:30 pm, here at the high school, the Varsity Boys Soccer team played a victorious homecoming game, winning 4 to 1. They played against Hillsborough in the wet and mucky weather, and the players admitted that while playing was difficult because the field was slippery, it was still a good game. Regardless of the weather, a lot of fans showed up, ready for the game, umbrellas and all.
The team's top player was Carter Rouleau who scored all four goals. Eric Kilens and Adam Coen were hurt the second half of the game, displaying their intensity. Not only at this game either. Their status is 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie this season so far.
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