The article discusses how substance abuse charities are struggling financially during the economic recession as more people turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with job losses and foreclosures. Donations to rehab centers like Phoenix House have decreased, impairing their ability to help addicts recover. The article encourages students to donate small amounts or volunteer at local rehab centers like Gateway to support treatment programs and help the community.

1. Smoke Signals
summer 2009 • volume 40 • issue 07 • Peters Township High School
Congrats Girls Lax!
3-Time WPIAL Champions
The Varsity Girls Lacrosse team beat Upper Saint Clair 18-15, winning their thrid consecutive WPIAL Championship
Photo sumbitted by Mrs. Schwartz
Imagination Celebration Sets New Precedents
Kaitlyn Richert
Staff Writer
For the first time in five
years, PTHS hosted a district wide Arts
Festival, Imagination Celebration, which
combined the outstanding artwork and
accomplishments of the Media, Art, Music, Business, and Consumer Science
departments. On display from Friday,
May 15, to mid-afternoon on May 16th,
the aesthetic scene of artwork included
pieces by students from kindergarten to
twelfth grade. Throughout both days of
the festival, various performances took
place in the gym and the auditorium from
the Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz
Band, Wind Symphony, Drill Team, and
the Dance Team. The McMurray and
Middle School students also performed
in groups for band, orchestra, and choir.
The Media department displayed hundreds of photographs taken
by photography students and also featured five different videos created by
broadcast students, some of which that
recently won awards this year. Digital
Design artwork and other various Middle
School projects also filled the library.
Artwork featured throughout the hallways included portraits by eighth grade
advanced art students, pastel artwork by
Bower Hill and Pleasant Valley students,
and ceramics designs represented in
glass windows. The Cafeteria was primarily set aside for artwork by Middle
School and High School students and
ceramics pieces, also providing food and
refreshments for visitors.
Ultimately, Imagination Celebration proved to be a fabulous success
as it united the entire community with a
hint of pride for our great accomplishments as a school district. “I think the
festival was a great way to end the year,
as well as show all of our hard work,”
stated junior Erika Hubbell, who participated in Wind Symphony and Choir. The
bar has now been set at a higher level for
our next annual arts festival.
Photos submitted by Mrs. Boni
– page 11
– page 3
Farewell to
teachers
– page 4
opinion
The truth about
Swine Flu
features
A look at the last
four years in PTHS
athletics
news
Sports
Inside
A preview of summer
movies
– page 9

2. reference
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Peace Day
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Penny Day
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Memorial Day
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Paul Bunyon
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Graduation
7:00 pm
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World
Juggler’s Day
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Garfield’s
Birthday
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26
Bald Eagle
Day
27
June 2009
Meteor
Day
Escape From School Maze
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3. news
Summer 2009
In a Nutshell:
The Past Four Years
Stephanie Cotugno
News Editor
Four years ago, the senior class of Peters
Township started high school as new, innocent
freshmen ready to embark on a journey into their
adult life. Since that first, unmarked year, there have
been endless changes affecting the school district
along with the formation of plans the district will
execute after the senior class departures. However,
Peters high school is just a tiny piece of the big
picture.
February 2005
YouTube officially goes online.
The 77th Academy Awards, hosted by Chris Rock,
are held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood,
California, with Million Dollar Baby winning Best
Picture.
April 2005
ABC News anchor Peter Jennings announces on
World News Tonight that he has been diagnosed
with lung cancer. It is his last on-air appearance.
May 2005
Nintendo opens up its first retail store,
Nintendo World, in Rockefeller Center
in New York City.
.July 2005
Lance Armstrong wins a record 7th straight
Tour de France before his retirement.
August 2005
Hurricane Katrina forms over the Bahamas and
becomes the sixth strongest hurricane ever to
reach the United States.
February 2006
The Steelers defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL.
Winter Olympics are held in Turin, Italy.
December 2006
Saddam Hussein is executed by hanging
in Baghdad.
What In The World...?
In four years, events occur that have the
power to affect the nation. Each event creates an
impact on society by altering a piece of the lives
Americans live. From the years 2005 to 2009, 1440
days have passed, 2073600 minutes have gone
by, and 48 months have changed. These years in
review represent the memories involving struggles,
accomplishments, disasters, and discoveries along
with times Americans will continue to reminisce about
for years to come.
January 2007
Comet McNaught, the brightest comet to appear in
more than 40 years, becomes visible over the Southern
Hemisphere.
Microsoft releases Windows Vista and Office 2007.
February 2007
Ellen DeGeneres hosts the 79th Academy Awards,
where The Departed wins Best Picture.
April 2007
Virginia Tech Shooting occurs; 33 people are killed.
July 2007
The final book of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is released and sells
over 11 million copies in the first 24 hours, becoming
the fastest selling book in history.
August 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics take place
in Beijing, China.
Michael Phelps wins his record-breaking eighth gold
medal.
November 2008
Barack Obama is elected the 44th President of the
United States, and Joe Biden is elected the 47th
Vice President.
January 2009
Barack Obama “makes a change” and officially becomes our 44th president on Inauguration Day.
February 2009
The Steelers win Super Bowl XLIII!
Seasonal Flu
or Deadly
Virus?
Smoke Signals
Gabrielle Brinsky
Staff Writer
Swine usually get a certain flu once a
year, mainly in the late fall or winter. They suffer
fevers, coughing, running noses, sneezing,
loss of appetite, and breathing difficulties. The
flu is common in swine throught the midwestern
United States, Mexico, Canada, South
America, Europe, Kenya, Mainland China,
Taiwan, Japan and other parts of eastern Asia.
As of April 27, 2009, at least 40 cases of swine
flu in humans have been reported in California,
Texas, and New York City.
Swine influenza was first proposed
to be a disease related to human influenza
during the 1918 flu pandemic, when pigs
became sick at the same time as humans. The
virus is a type A with four subtypes, including
H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. The 2009 flu
outbreak is due to a new strain of subtype
H1N1 not previously reported in pigs. The
pigs are suspected to have caught this new
strain of virus from a farm worker who recently
returned from Mexico and showed symptoms
of an influenza-like illness.
When a human gets the symptoms, they
have a fever, cough, sore throat, body aches,
headaches, chills, and fatigue. Symptoms
vary from mild to severe; if left untreated,
the flu can easily progress into pneumonia,
respiratory failure, or even death. The centers
for Disease Control and Prevention have
confirmed a recent case in Allegheny County.
The man was in his 30s, and because the
illness was not severe, has recovered. The
Pennsylvania Health Department recently
reported 10 confirmed and 18 probable H1N1
cases in the state.
Due to a lack of vaccine to cure this
flu, the precautions people can take are to
cover your nose and mouth when you cough or
sneeze, wash hands often, avoid close contact
with sick people, and avoid touching your
eyes, nose, or mouth to prevent the spread
of germs. However, there is no guaranteed
method of prevention. “Once you are able to
rule out the seasonal virus, the only flu virus is
H1N1,” said allegheny county health d
Compiled by Katie Ellis
Monty Python’s “Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch” caused quite a stir in Shoreditch, London, when it was mistaken for a real
weapon. Roads were blocked off, and a nearby pub was evacuated when water company engineers spotted the prop by a
fire hydrant. An hour later, bomb experts determined that the grenade was, in fact, a fake, and police were criticized for taking so long to realize that there was no threat.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: Stanley Wayne Carter has admitted to living in a family’s attic without their knowledge for more
than a week, sneaking into their house when no one was there, and stealing a few of their belongings. Carter had originally
been staying with a neighboring family, but when they asked him to leave he moved into the Ferrance’s attic for ten days in
December. Carter will be sentenced in July.
An 82-year-old man in Berlin, Germany called the police in the middle of the night because he was infuriated by constant
serenading from his neighbors across the street. Police investigated and found that the culprit was a singing greeting card
on the man’s windowsill that was constantly being blown open by the wind, cueing the “irritating tune.” The elderly man was
embarrassed, but he said that he was glad his neighbors weren’t trying to annoy him.
Jeremy Don Kerr is suing the New Orleans Police Department because they would not allow him to wear a black pinstriped
skirt to municipal court. Kerr is suing for $1 in damages, stating that his rights were violated, and claims that he has been
“gender stereotyped.” No word yet on whether a judge will accept his claim.

4. features
Summer 2009
Speak
OUT
What ’s your
summer Job?
“I love babysitting in
the summer because
it is laid back and
earns good money.”
-Gabriella Santa Lucia
Freshman
“I enjoy working at
Sarris’ because I get
to work with all of
my friends, and I get
free chocolate and
ice cream.”
-Merideth Karavolis
Sophomore
“I plan on keeping up
with my job at Bob
Evan’s all summer
long.”
-Colleen Cavolo
Junior
“I love working at
Rolling Hills Country
Club; there’s nothing
better than bringing
home the cash!”
-Anthony Conti
Senior
Smoke Signals
Beyond the Bubble:
Substance Abuse Charities Suffer
Through Recession
Renée Wunderlich
Assistant Editor
In a time of economic crisis, more individuals turn to the
instant-relief of drugs and alcohol in an effort to cope. Tobacco
and booze aren’t known for being cheap, but as more and more
Americans find themselves facing mortgage foreclosures and
job layoffs, there doesn’t seem to be any other way out. Now
more than ever, these people need help. The problem? Simply
not enough money to fund rehabs and other recovery programs
designed to help others with their own “stimulus plan” for a
second chance.
“Fund raising at nonprofit groups that help treat
those addicted to drugs and alcohol suffers from the stigma
that these substances can bring,” reports the Financial
Times.
Before other charities and non-profit agencies can
provide food, shelter, and jobs, they need to have a future; there
has to be a cure for destructive addiction. One of the bestknown organizations is the Phoenix House, a conglomerate of
98 rehabilitation programs throughout the country that helps
addicts reclaim their lives chiefly through charity donations.
Celebrity Beyoncé Knowles donated the entirety of her salary from
her recent movie appearance in Cadillac Records to support these
treatment centers. And while we as students don’t have entire
paychecks to hand out to those in need, there are things that we
can do. Small, five-dollar donations are graciously accepted not
only at places like Phoenix House, but also at the Orchid Recovery
Center, a women’s drug treatment facility that offers programs
and workshops for both recovering addicts and their families, and
Ashley Valley Wilderness, supported by the Dr. Phil show.
Looking for a summer job or a worthwhile volunteer
opportunity? Check out the Gateway Rehabilitation centers
in McMurray (Gateway South) and within the city of Pittsburgh.
Directly serving the community, Gateway provides various services,
such as outpatient treatment that enables patients to stay in school
or continue working through their sessions. For more information
on Gateway centers, log on to www.gatewayrehab.org.
College Crisis
Bridget Stasenko
Monica Paterra
Features Editor
College tuition has risen by
6.3% this year. Not only is college tuition rising, but so is the inflation rate.
Inflation is when the price of something goes up because the dollar is
worth less. College inflation is 5.94%,
whereas the general inflation is
2.99%. It keeps getting harder to pay
for college because the gap between
college inflation and general inflation
keeps getting wider. As if tuition costs
weren’t enough, students must also
come up with the money for books,
food, housing and transportation.
However, cost shouldn’t stop
students from going to college. There
are many ways to beat the economic
downturn and obtain the money to
attend college. First, there is more
than $143 billion in financial aid available to students in need. Some students may think they don’t qualify
Emily Estep
for financial aid, but two-thirds of all
undergraduate students who go to
school full-time receive some kind
of aid. According to www.finaid.
org, in the 2008-2009 school year,
an average of $2,300 went to each
student who attended a two-year
college, $3,700 per student who
attended a public four-year college, and $10,200 per student who
attend private four-year colleges.
Another way to start earning money for college is a summer
job. Summer is almost here, and
now is the time to start applying.
Some may wonder how working for
minimum wage ($7.15 per hour) will
help pay for the tens of thousands
of dollars of college payment. The
key is to save your earnings, and
all those weekly paychecks will add
up if you use your money wisely.
Geometry of
Pittsburgh
Opinion Editor
Mrs. Ranade’s Integrated Math
II academic class recently participated
in an enormous Pittsburgh-themed
project. After learning about geometry,
the students were instructed to create
models of Pittsburgh buildings, parks,
etc., and explain the geometric
techniques of their model. Some of
the models created were of PNC Park,
the Incline, and Mellon Arena. All of
the projects were placed together how
they actually appear in real life, making
a model city of Pittsburgh. The model
of Pittsburgh was at the Imagination
Celebration and will be featured on
the Peters Township Community
Television.
According to the guidelines,
students were to: ‘build a small project
which is a part of Pittsburgh city’. Some
of the geometric concepts that students
could choose from were parallel lines,
adjacent angles, exterior angles, and
congruent triangles accompanied by
proofs.
In class, the geometry was
centered on angles and lines. Mrs.
Ranade decided a project would be a
suitable substitute for a test. Concerning
the project, Ranade said, “Students
Destination:
Vacation
were able to comprehend the topic
better.” This class of students has done
many other projects and hands-on
activities in the past, including making
board games, working in groups, and
designing spinners.
Staff Writer
The end of the school year signals vacation time for
many families. Our list of summer vacation spots highlights trips ranging from beach and cruise excursions,
to big city as well as local, inexpensive getaways.
Beaches include Myrtle Beach, SC; Destin,
FL (in Florida’s panhandle); and Daytona Beach,
FL. All these spots offer not only lazy-day sunning, but water parks, miniature golfing and various amusement parks. Of course, Daytona Beach
is only a few hours away from Disney World.
Taking a cruise can be a good idea because it provides you with activities right on board.
Why not travel to a tropical destination in the fairly
close to home Bahamas, located below Florida, or
Cancun, Mexico, where you can be served Mexican cuisine and relax on the beach. Also take
an excursion to visit the ancient Mayan ruins.
If you are looking for the hustle and bustle of
a big city, the “Big Apple” is just the place to visit. New
York City is known for its theatre with many Broadway
shows, shopping that you can not find anywhere else,
as well as some of the best restaurants in the country.
For an inexpensive and convenient location, Tionesta, PA might be the ideal place to
visit for outdoor activities. There are several fun
ranches that offer horse- back riding. The Allegheny River runs right through the forest and
offers many boating and fishing experiences.
Choosing the right destination is all about
knowing what kind of vacation that you are looking
for and also knowing what the limits of your budget are. Any places mentioned can make a wonderful experience. Just make sure that your choice
offers you everything that you are looking for.
Summer Brain
Freezers
Colleen Lugar
Summer is almost
here. The first priority of
this long awaited season
is to run out and get a
refreshing treat. Naturally,
ice cream is the best
option. Often, one’s first
instinct is to immediately
go to the closest franchise
to satisfy this craving.
Unfortunately, a brain
freeze might not be
the only shock you will
receive. Almost every
option on most menus
has a significant amount
of calories, fat, and sugar.
However, after an active
day in the sun, it is not so
much of a dilemma if you
make the right choices.
Staff Writer
If
consuming
back all of the calories
you have burned during
one hot summer day is
not on your to do list,
then healthier options
are available.
Rita’s
Italian Ice is now offering
an alternative to custard
called Slenderita. This
addition is a fat-free soft
serve. When visiting Dairy
Queen, the healthiest
option would be going
with either a plain vanilla
or chocolate soft serve
cone.
Sonic slush’s
contain a lot of sugar, but
the fat content is literally
non-existent, making it a
forgiving treat.

5. features
Summer 2009
¡Adios, Profesora!
Assistant Editor
Andrea Briggs
Dana Hoelle
Features Editor
FAshion
happened in her classroom involved
a pair of troublemakers.
“Some years ago, I noticed
that two boys sitting in the back of the
room had a long string leading from
their desks out the window. I went
to pull up the string, and on the end
of it was a
sign
that
had
been
dangling in
front of the
windows
on the floor
below that
said ‘Save
Us!’ If only it
had been in
Spanish!”
Life
d o e s n ’ t
end
after
retirement.
With a new
grandchild
in
the
picture, Sra.
Clark plans
on helping
her family
for the first
few years,
b e f o r e
continuing
to travel.
“
I
also want to
write a great
historical
novel about Spain, for English
readers; though I don’t know how
well that will go,” Clark mused. “I’ve
been having so much fun with the
research for it, the writing might not
happen at this point!”
Whether her work comes
to print or not, Señora Clark looks
forward to ‘el futuro’ and hopes to
keep in touch with friends and the
people she’s come to know over the
years.
Fearless Summer
Fashion
Andrea Briggs
After teaching at PTHS for 23
years, Señora Marty Clark is ready to
say “adios” to the working world and
retire. “It’s time to start the next third
of my life, keep moving forward,” she
said.
Graduating from Upper St.
Clair High School,
Clark
attended
Wilson College in
Chambersburg,
PA to attain her
bachelor’s degree
in Spanish. From
there, she went
to Pitt for her
Master’s degree
and doctoral work
in Latin American
Literature. When
marriage took her
to California, Clark
began teaching
in the San Diego
Oceanside
Unified
School
District, working
with delinquent
students
and
in
bilingual
education. After
some years there,
she returned to
Pittsburgh
with
her son in 1986
and soon got an
administrative
job as Peters
T o w n s h i p
High School’s Foreign Language
department head, later to become a
full-time Spanish instructor.
“The best things about being
a teacher are getting to work with the
kids, watching them get excited over
a foreign language and giving them a
positive experience,” Clark said.
Though her students haven’t
all been entirely cooperative in this
matter, she looks on them fondly, and
in fact, one of the funniest things that
Smoke Signals
The summer months are right around
the corner, and fashion trends are moving
towards fun, flirty pieces instead of your
spring and winter essentials. Dark, dreary
colors are out, and summer attire is on the
way, so it’s time to get a collection of color.
These pieces are the perfect cure for the
upcoming summer months:
1. Faded Jeans –Buckle’s Big Star
brand of jeans last forever, and the style is
perfect for summer. The faded style gives a
new, fresh look instead of the darker jean
washes.
2. Bright Sandals - Sandals are a
great way to finish a look. The bright colors
will add to your sense of style.
3. Sensible Sundresses – A cute
sundress is fun to add to your summer
wardrobe. You can dress them up or wear
them casually, depending on the occasion.
Try bright patterns to better your look.
4. Bold Weekend Handbag - One
tote fits all. Carry a little or carry a lot with
an adjustable-sized tote. A bold, daring
pattern is great for summer.
5. White Sunglasses – This new
trend is sure to be celebrated. Aviators are
out and thick white frames are in.
6. Printed Camisole - A bold
paisley print with a flowy fit is great for a
chic, “going out” look.
Hanging Up the Lab Coat
Assistant Editor
His classes are legendary at Peters
Township High, but after 33 years of teaching,
chemistry teacher Mr. Walter Jennings is
turning off the Bunsen burner and turning
in his retirement notice.
“I’ve always been interested in
chemistry, since I was a kid,” Mr. Jennings
said. He pursued that interest by attending
St. Vincent College, where he graduated
with a degree in chemistry. “All the
branches of science allow you a way to
explain the world, and I happened to like
the way chemistry let you explain it on a
molecular level.” Jennings has also taken
many classes at various local universities,
such as Pitt, California, and Clarion.
Mr. Jennings taught for two years in
Maryland before moving back up to Peters
Township. “There’s no real story behind
how I got the job here,” he said. “I wanted to become
a teacher because in my experience, there are few
good teachers, and it also seemed like something
that would make an important contribution.”
However,
one
of
the
biggest
contributions he makes as a teacher is
his time spent with students outside the
classroom, helping out with various science
fair competitions. PJAS, Science Olympiad
and the Pittsburgh Science Fair are all events
he has worked on with students, as well as
countless other competitions that no longer
exist. Remarked Jennings, “It’s capturing a
student’s imagination, and the process of
changing the way someone looks at events so
that they see it in a different way than they did
before.”
While he has no plans for the future at
present, he knows he wants to find something
else to do that will make a contribution – “but I
have no idea what that is, yet.”

6. 6
opinion
Summer 2009
Smoke Signals
Blockbuster Hits
Emily Estep
Opinion Editor
Release Date
Title
May 21
Terminator
Salvation
May 22
Night at the
Museum:
Battle of the
Smithsonian
May 29
Up
June 5
Land of the
Lost
June 19
Year One
June 19
The Proposal
Transformers:
Revenge of the
Fallen
My Sister’s
Keeper
June 24
June 26
For It
Following last summer’s smash The Dark Knight, Christian
Bale is on top of his game. Also, the Terminator movies
have a solid history.
Against It
The previews indicate it may be a little over the top. Some
argue that Christian Bale was actually The Dark Knight’s
weakest point.
The original is surprisingly good for a kid’s comedy. Battle
of the Smithsonian includes fresh comedic faces like Bill
Hader and Jonah Hill.
The novelty of a live museum is lost to anyone who saw the
first movie. Childish jokes in the same setting can only work
for so long.
Disney/Pixar has never made a flop. For this reason, Up
might be the safest bet of the summer.
The idea is new to young viewers. Will Ferrell and rising
star Danny McBride could start up a franchise.
Director Harold Ramis’s resume includes: Caddyshack,
Stripes, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, National
Lampoon’s Vacation, and a few episodes of The Office.
What comes up must go down; how long can Disney/Pixar
stay on a roll?
It could be too silly for its own good. Will Ferrell’s track record
has seriously lost its prestige.
Sandra Bullock romantic comedy.
Sandra Bullock romantic comedy…
Early screenings indicate that it may be even better than
the original.
Those who weren’t interested in Transformers to begin with
aren’t changing their minds.
It’s based on a hugely popular and moving novel; it
contains a highly talented cast.
The subject matter may prove to be too upsetting for
audiences.
Johnny Depp and Christian Bale star in Michael Mann’s
Public Enemies 1930s Chicago gangster film based on true events. Need
more be said?
Sacha Baron Cohen’s last, Borat, was hugely popular
Brüno
despite its controversy.
Harry Potter
The Harry Potter franchise has been breaking records
and the Halfsince The Sorcerer’s Stone.
Blood Prince
July 1
July 10
July 15
Matthew Sikora
Are You a Thief?
Staff Writer
There are roughly twenty five
million people a year in the United
States that illegally download movies
and other media content. Many do
not know that they are committing a
federal crime. There are thousands
of websites, such as Limewire, that
people use to and download files for
free. Movies, songs, and other data
files can be downloaded illegally,
which hurts the companies and all of
the actors, producers, directors, etc.
working for them.
20th
Century
Fox
was
extremely worried about the release
X-men Origins: Wolverine because a
pirated version was in circulation prior
to the May 1, 2009 release. Over a
million people had already seen the
pirated movie. The FBI investigated
the situation, but has yet to discover
how the crime was committed. If 20th
Century Fox finds the perpetrator, they
plan to prosecute to the fullest extent
Michael Cera is dangerously close to overexposure. The
previews don’t look very funny.
It has potential to be confusing. But really, it could just be too
good to be true.
May be too controversial to sell tickets.
The sixth installment is mildly depressing. Honestly, there is
nothing against it.
Writer’s Block: Solved
Amy Burzotta
Staff Writer
of the law, which includes fines and
possible imprisonment.
Consumers often wonder why
they have to pay exhorbatant DVD and
ticket prices when the actors already
earn millions of dollars per year. But the
actors are not the only people involved
in movie productions; there are many
behind-the-scenes workers that are
vital to production and creating costly
state-of-the-art special effects.
The FBI is trying to keep up
with the new tricks that criminals are
using to steal movies, but it seems
like they are always one step behind
them. There is a new type of antitheft watermark that the companies
are putting on dvds, but it can still be
decoded. It is impossible to completely
lock down digital content. There is no
secret trick that can make the files
impossible to steal. The criminals will
always be able to find a way to break
the code and steal the content.
He Said
The clock is ticking. Your
English paper is due in exactly 11
hours and 32 minutes (you know this
because you have been relentlessly
staring at the clock). You look at the
computer screen, and staring back at
you is the dreadful white glow coming
from the blank Microsoft page. The
black cursor is flicking on and off the
screen in a mocking way. You’re ready
to forgo the paper and take the failing
grade. Stop and take a breath. There is
a solution to your nasty writer’s block.
First, take a few deep breaths
and relax. This paper is not the end
of the world. You could grab a snack
or take a short walk around the block.
Do something that relaxes you, such
as yoga or listening to a playlist on
your iPod. Don’t do this activity for
more than fifteen minutes, because
you don’t want to become completely
disconnected from your paper.
“When I have writer’s block, I
take a walk around my neighborhood.
Walking clears my head, that way I
can be completely focused on the
paper,” said junior Lindsey Golden.
Walk back to the computer
and start writing. Don’t necessarily
start typing your paper; type
whatever comes to your mind. For
example, “I have to take a chemistry
test 9th period, and I’m really nervous
because I think it’s going to be
difficult.” “I have lunch next period.”
Something as simple as that can
get the creativity flowing.
Another remedy you can try
is reading another piece of literary
work. The piece could be a poem,
an essay, a short story, etc. Reading
anything may trigger something in
your mind for you to write about.
After you try these things,
you should be ready to write. When
writing, do the paper in sections,
not as a whole. Write piece-bypiece and follow the suggestions
in the previous paragraphs. You’ll
be ready to conquer the paper you
thought was impossible.
She Said
Ian Jackson
Amy burzotta
What time do you usually get up during summer?
1:00 pm
What time do you usually get up during summer?
11:00am
What is your favorite pool to go to?
What is your favorite pool to go to?
The Rose Garden
The Wave Pool
What will your summer job be?
What will your summer job be?
Working at
South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia
Working at Harry’s Pizza
What are your favorite things about summer?
Pirates baseball games, sleeping late,
hanging out with friends
What are your favorite things about summer?
Barbeques, warm weather, no school

7. opinion
Summer 2009
7
Smoke Signals
A Healthier Summer
Averi Clements
Staff Writer
Ah, summer. The sun is shining, the
birds are chirping, and you have realized that
the winter months have really taken their toll on
your body. After all, it’s been too cold to exercise
outside, the numerous holiday parties haven’t
exactly discouraged excessive eating, and unless
you’ve been to more tropical regions, your skin
has probably taken on a ghostly hue. But you don’t
have to go to extreme (and unhealthy) measures
to drop the excess weight or get your skin back
on the color spectrum. The benefits of summer will
work with you to make sure that you look and feel
your best when it counts the most.
Even though there is a lot of pressure to be
super-skinny in order to look good in a swimsuit,
the basic fact is that being too thin is downright
unhealthy. However, shedding a few pounds is
usually beneficial when it’s done the right way.
Eating right is the best way to start, and fresh
produce provides great encouragement to do so.
Instead of reaching for processed fatty snacks, opt
for peaches or watermelon slices, both of which
have nutritional benefits such as antioxidants
and fiber. Plus, such foods usually have minimal
calories and no fat. The high water content in fruits
and vegetables can also help keep you hydrated,
which can give a boost to your metabolism and
help you burn more calories even while resting.
While eliminating excess calories through
healthier eating is certainly beneficial to your overall
health, a little extra exercise can also do wonders for
your body –both inside and out. Cardio exercises,
such as running, biking, or swimming, work your
heart and lungs. Additionally, cardio exercise burns
plenty of calories, which in turn burns fat. But all
the cardio in the world won’t give you that toned
body that polishes off the swimsuit look. Strength
or resistance training, which can include pushups, sit-ups, and many other exercises you learn
in phys-ed class, can help with such matters. In
addition to creating a more sculpted look for your
abs, legs, and arms, the muscle you gain through
strength training burns more calories at rest than
body fat does. Don’t have the time or motivation
to go out and run ‘til you drop? Everyday summer
activities can provide a fantastic workout without
the “working out” feeling. Mowing the lawn for
one hour with a rotary mower can burn up to 400
calories for the average 150 lb person. Even a
leisurely swim burns around 350 calories per
hour, providing a way to get some exercise while
keeping cool.
To really put the finishing touches on your
healthy summer makeover, concentrate on how
you’re treating your skin. First and foremost, do
not go outside without wearing a sunblock with a
sun protection factor (spf) of at least 15. Excess
UV ray exposure caused by the sun and tanning
beds can cause many different types of skin
cancer, even in adolescence. That is not to say,
however, that you have to suffer with Victorian-era
pallor even in the sunniest months. Occasional
sun exposure can, ironically, prevent certain
types of cancers through the release of Vitamin
D, which can also slow the growth of existing
cancer cells. If your fear of the sun is still strong,
however, there are still other options for getting a
healthy summer glow. Sunless tanners, the latest
trend in healthy tanning, can give you that “just
came back from Florida” look without the risk of
skin cancer. According to the American Academy
of Dermatology, the most effective sunless
tanners contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which
is not a dye, but actually a colorless sugar that
interacts with dead skin cells and effects a color
change. Because skin cells are constantly being
shed and replaced, however, the resulting color
will usually only last about a week, at which point
more tanner will need to be applied.
If your summer goals involve looking,
feeling, and being healthier, then a nutritious
diet, quality exercise, and responsible tanning
are probably on your list of priorities. The biggest
thing to remember, though, is to be happy with
yourself; being thin doesn’t necessarily mean
you’re healthy, and having porcelain-colored
skin is just as beautiful as having some color.
Whatever decisions you make about your body
this summer, make sure that they are beneficial
to your overall well-being.
Fishtank: “Fin”ale
Renée Wunderlich
Editor-in-Chief
Movie
Reviews
By: Emily Estep, Opinion Editor
X-Men Origins:
Wolverine
Rated PG-13
The negative reviews of the leaked version should’ve given me a clue. Alas, I was in denial when I still had hope for X-Men Origins: Wolverine to be awesome. Although the effects and
fight scenes were top notch, character development lacked, the script was hackneyed, and the
plot was a hot mess.
Despite the lack of investment in characters, I still cared about a few of them purely because of the actors that played them (Liev Schreiber, Dominic Monaghan, Ryan Reynolds).
However, non-Wolverine characters had a
limited amount of screentime. As good as Hugh
Jackman is as Wolverine, he is not engaging
enough to justify a scene of Wolverine flying out
of a burning building on a motorcycle.
On the bright side, the action scenes were
intense, Liev Schreiber was great as Sabretooth
(put him in more movies please), and the solid
ending makes up for the rest of the lacking content.
Star Trek
Rated PG-13
Star Trek reminded me why I love movies. I
went to a packed theater to see a highly anticipated
film. I was then sucked into an alternate world, my
expectations were fulfilled, there was clapping, and
I walked out feeling completely entertained.
I was never a Star Trek fan, as it was pretty
much before my time. Going in, I didn’t know anything about it that I hadn’t learned from Galaxy
Quest. It would now be an egregious lie for me to
claim that I’m not a fan.
From the first scene, Star Trek is totally engaging, and every character is supremely enjoyable. Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) portrays the perfect
leading role as the charming and admirable hero.
Pine’s Kirk has an ego, gets in fights, does whatever he wants, and somehow, I still love him. Zachary
Quinto’s Spock is equally, if not more, impressive;
there is something so alluring to Spock’s intellectual yet insecure, arrogant yet vulnerable persona.
The rest of the cast shines as well. I actually like Zoe Saldana’s Uhura, despite my supreme
jealousy of the character. Karl Urban and Simon
Pegg are quite funny as Bones and Scotty. Eric
Bana, unrecognizable as Nero, is an actually intimidating vililan, John Cho is intense as Sulu, and Anton Yelchin is adorable as Chekov (Leonard Nimoy
also puts back on the trusty ears for a cameo). The
shots of space in the film are gorgeous as well.
Star Trek in IMAX is a must-see.

8. Senior Sup
Most Cha
Fresh
Best Smile
Best Dressed
Annemarie Hall and Colin Mullett
Best Looking at 50
Stephanie Cotugno and Alex Fincham
Ben Peterson and Sarah Grech
Best Laugh
Jimmy Machin and Corey Sam
Most Like
Mt. E
Lexxie Kerner and Justin Conley
Best Personality
Most Athletic
Lauren Ray and Christian Brandstetter
Easiest to Talk to
Katie Lynam and Chris Beck
Lexi Quinn an
Kelly Flanigan
Biggest Flir
Leah Nobers an
Most Artistic
Aimee Ciancarelli and Dave Edmunds

9. perlatives
anged Since
hmen Year
Most Likely to Become
the Next Dr. Phil/Oprah
nd Anthony Conti
ely to Climb
Everest
and Ryan Higgins
Most Likely to Backpack
Through Europe
Jack Hareza and Aly Hajzus
Ross Lugar and Renée Wunderlich
Most Likely to
Discover a Cure
for Cancer
Andrew Hanlon and Danielle Devine
Most Likely to be on a
Reality TV Show
Danielle Castillo and Jimmy Sams
Most Likely to be on
Saturday Night Live
rt
Most Likely to Be High
School Sweethearts
nd Jace Cavanaugh
Kathleen Brown and Chris Cain
Jared Nicholson and Emily Boccardi
Most Musical
Most Likely to be the First
to Earn a Million Dollars
Brahim Shettima and Ashley Czajkwski
Jamison Ignatius and Keith Quinn

10. 10
sports
Summer 2009
Smoke Signals
Peters Township Tennis:
Establishing Dominance
Conor Jackson
Staff Writer
Peters
Township
has established a dominant
tennis program over the
years, with a season record
of 12-2, their only losses
going to State College and
Upper St. Clair. With a
talented team consisting of
number-one singles player
junior Chris Nixon, who only
lost one match during the
regular season leading the
team, and sophomores Jesse
Scherer and Nick Mortland,
who placed number two and
number three for singles, the
Indians are ready to succeed.
The team had many seniors
such as Marcus Mortland,
Ian Jackson, and Hugo
Ponte who have leadership
roles for the younger players
on the team. The tennis team
had second thoughts of going
through to playoffs, having a
better season record than
last year.
Ian Jackson
“We just couldn’t pull through in the
playoffs against Upper St. Clair; I mean
you don’t always win them all,” said senior
Ian Jackson. The depth of the team had
a major effect in the outcomes of doubles
matches. The 1st team doubles consisted
Lindsey Terell
of Marcus Mortland and Jeff
Miller, which were headto-head matches that they
won for the team. Juniors
Kyle Sheth and Jeff Lioon
are showing they can have
a major impact on the team
next year as seniors. The
teams that are in the Indians
conference are Ringgold,
Chartiers Valley, Fort Cherry,
and Bethel Park. “We won
against these teams to gain
our Super-Elite status,” said
sophomore Nick Mortland.
The team has shown through
the regular season that they
are one beat by how they
won their section, and that is
a good thing for sure. Clearly,
WPIALS didn’t work out for
the team, but going into the
playoffs ranked number four
overall is a good thing, come
the future.
The left-handed Chris Nixon gears up to dominate his opponent with a powerful forehand stroke. Nixon was a star in
the WPIAL this year and won his match against Chartiers Valley 6-0, 6-0.
“Pretty Boy” Floyd: He’s Back
Staff Writer
As most promoters have learned over the
past year, boxing is not recession-proof. Ticket
sales are down, PPV sales are slightly low, and
the boxers just aren’t having as big of paydays as
they’ve had in the past. So what can help save the
boxing universe?
How about a little “Money”?
Yes, “Pretty Boy” Floyd “Money” Mayweather
Jr. isn’t considered legal tender in the United
States, but in boxing, he is about as close as you
can possibly get. He is the face of boxing in the 21st
century. He is the best, most gifted, entertaining,
loud, and smart fighter. Plus, he is the biggest draw
in all the sport. He is a person the casual fan will
pay to see or listen to when he speaks.
“I’m still the biggest draw in boxing,”
Mayweather said, “Everybody wants to fight me
because they know I’m the cash cow.”
Of course, he has been gone for a year, and
the landscape of boxing has changed drastically.
UnderReview
UnderReview
“ College basketball, because
of the student sections.”
- Bill Campbell ‘09
Manny Pacquiao is the big man on campus
now. The young Juan Manuel Marquez has
quickly emerged as a legitimate phenom.
Even Floyd’s former rival, Oscar “The Golden
Boy” De La Hoya, has officially hung up his
gloves for good. The list goes on and on, but
the one thing that has stayed consistent since
we last saw Floyd Mayweather is that the guy
remains a total specimen. He is incredible. He
may be the only fighter that can come back
after this sort of break and fight with no rust.
It’ll be as if he never left. There will be sign
of a layoff when he faces the current world’s
second ranked boxer, Marquez, in a July 18
PPV that is sure to be a thriller.
His reason for coming back is simple.
“I guess I just missed boxing,”
Mayweather said, “Somebody’s got to keep
the sport up and running. Why not me?”
Mayweather hasn’t stepped in the
ring since he announced his retirement in June.
(Well, at least not a boxing ring. There was that
embarrassing performance against the Big Show
at Wrestlemania, but let’s please just try to forget
about that.)
By the time the blockbuster fight rolls
around, Mayweather will not have fought for
thirteen months. He is going to have a tough time
with the physical Juan Manuel Marquez, there’s
no doubt about that. Mayweather will go into the
fight favored to win, and he will probably do so,
but it is no guarantee.
So this starts the debate. Who is the
reigning king of the boxing world? Pacquiao or
Mayweather? We’ll all find out July 18, but we
already know where Mr. Mayweather stands on
the question.
“I left on top, and I came back on top,”
Mayweather said, “I’m here to fight and reclaim
what’s mine.”
In whatissport does the home team
Who the best football team in the NCAA?
have the biggest advantage?
“Football, because a lot of
people go to support the team.”
- Pat Walker ‘10
“Basketball, because the fans
energize the players.”
- Allen Lo ‘10

11. sports
Summer 2009
Taylor Relich
Sports Editor
Jenna Simmons
Steve Radke knocks down a free throw against Mt. Lebanon. The team went 2-1 against Lebo, including a win in the
WPIAL championship.
Matt Schilling
1. WPIAL Basketball Championship
When Peters Township boys’ basketball once
again returned to greatness, what a spectacle it was.
The team had an amazing run, ending in finally meeting
rival Mt. Lebanon to decide the title. With the AJ Palumbo
Center packed to the brim, the Indians downed the Blue
Devils 60-54 behind inspired efforts by Steve Radke and
Craig Wolcott.
2. Back-to-back WPIAL Baseball Championships
Baseball coach Joe Maize has been one of the most
successful coaches in Peters Township history. It was only
fitting that he won back-to-back WPIAL championships in
2007 and 2008.
3. Almost beating TJ in football
Although the Indians ended up losing the game,
almost beating TJ was one of my most vivid PT sports
memories. The Indians were in the two-minute drill
offense, down by four, and driving down the field. It was
fourth down, and as Tyler Porco’s pass sailed into AJ
Schierer’s arms in the end zone, and then popped out
again, the entire student section thought for a second we
had taken down the mighty Jaguars.
These examples are obviously not the extent of
Peters Township athletic triumphs. The past four years in
sports seem to be a blur because of all the championships
on the state and district level. Peters Township has won
WPIAL championships in boys soccer and boys golf,
not to mention PIAA championship teams or finalists in
golf, soccer, and girls tennis. There also been teams that
have been extremely successful without a championship
including sports such as hockey and girls basketball. In
addition to the many spectacular team performances,
there have been outstanding individual accomplishments
in cross-country, swimming, girls tennis, basketball, and
golf. I can say that a two-year sports writer for Smoke
Signals, Peters Township sports have certainly given
myself and the rest of the sports staff a lot to write
about.
La-Crossing the
Line to a Dynasty
Practicing sprints, shooting, and
passing drills every day after
school each week has helped the
girls to win most of their games.
The sprints help the girls stay in
shape and allow them to quickly
go from standing still to full speed,
and the shooting and passing drills
What was the highlight of
B oou y ’h sg h Bs a hso okl ec atrbe earl?l
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Track
“Getting it done”
- Jay Young, ‘09
a ab
G i r lB’ s sB e s kael tl b a l l
“Winning our secton”
- Anthony Conti, ‘09
Softball
“Making the playoffs”
Wrestling
- Stephanie Lusk, ‘10
Boys Volleyball
“Leading my team to
victory”
- James Jasper, ‘09
Staff Writer
The girls lacrosse team
fights hard for every win they
receive; they had an 8-3 regular
season record and soared
through the playoffs to claim
the WPIAL Championship for
the third year in a row. Through
practice and determination, the
girls became one of the most
exciting dynasties to watch.
The girls lacrosse team
needed to be competitive to win
the Championship. Since the
’05 season, the girls have been
to every WPIAL Championship
match, claiming the three most
recent titles.
“I haven’t thought about being
a dynasty,” said senior Cassidy
Schemm, before the game.
“Now that I know, I’m going to
try even harder to win.”
However,
being
competitive isn’t all that is
needed in the pursuit of
the WPIAL Championship.
11
Sports
Briefs
PT Powerhouse
During my last four years here at
PTHS, sports have experienced a revival
of sorts. There have been many team
championships and individual accolades,
all of which have contributed to the
growing reputation of Peters Township
sports. Although success tends to run
together when it comes in quantity, there
are still several moments that stick out in
my mind.
Smoke Signals
help to improve their communication
as a team.
Through their hard work,
competitive desire, and dedication,
the girls lacrosse team was able to
make their mark as one of PTHS’
greatest athletic dynasties.
T nmi
S w iem n i s n g
“The final bus ride”
- Ian Jackson, ‘09
Boys Lacrosse
“Being physical with
the opponent”
Indoor Track
- Jordan Toscano, ‘09
Girls Lacrosse
Photography Club
Carly Ellis takes a contested shot over her rival North Alleghney defender. Ellis was a great
compliment to Jules Femiani this season.
“Our win over Mt.
Lebanon”
- Mallory Thomas, ‘11

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14. Where are YOU going to College?
Last Name
First
College of Choice
Last Name
First
College of Choice
Last Name
First
College of Choice
Alescio
Carlie
Edinboro
Cichowicz
Sarah
Clarion
Halo
Kathrine
Pitt
Aprahamian
Kevin
Clarion
Clark
Jonathan
Welding
Hancherick
Mitchell
Clemson
Ashe
Brady
U. of Dayton
Cody
Will
Boston U.
Hanlon
Andrew
Penn State Schreyers
Balzuweit
Bryan
Penn State Brandywine
Coggin
Dan
Undecided
Hanna
Tabitha
Slippery Rock
Barbati
Alexa
U. of Dayton
Conley
Justin
WJ
Hanna
Tyler
Robert Morris
Barney
Jake
Point Park
Conners
Stacy
CCAC
Hannan
Courtney
U. of Kentucky
Barret
Mary
Kent State
Connors
Dana
Clarion
Hareza
Jack
James Madison
Batanian
Kiel
Pacific U.
Conti
Anthony
Penn State Erie
Hartbauer
Kory
Pitt
Emily
William and Mary
Hartz
Tyler
IUP
Beck
Chris
Notre Dame
Correal
Beel
Chris
U. of Arizona
Cotugno
Stephanie
Pitt
Hauck
Nicole
Pitt
Bellan
Hilary
Pitt
Counihan
Brendan
Undecided
Hayes
Brian
Penn State
Bellan
Patricia
U. of Dayton
Croft
Nathan
CCAC
Heaps
Rebecca
Duquesne
Ben
Hill
Pittsburgh Technical Inst.
Cronin
Liz
Towson
Henry
Kayla
Robert Morris
Benbourenane
Amine
Pitt
Cservak
Reid
U. of Cincinnati
Herder
Mike
CCAC
Bianco
Ben
Penn State
Czajkowski
Ashley
WJ
Higgins
Ryan
U of. Oregon
Bigley
Jenna
WJ
Daerr
Eddie
Seton Hill
Higgins
Samantha
Westminster College
Blank
Elizabeth
Undecided
Destefano
DJ
Ohio U.
Hoelle
Dana
Coastal Carolina
Blasko
Brandon
Pitt
Devine
Danielle
Carnegie Mellon
Hoskins
Kelsey
Kent State
Boccardi
Emily
Denison
Deyarmin
Candace
WVU
Houser
Michael
Penn State
Josh
Cal U.
Huber
Brad
Duquesne
Cal U.
Bolton
Patrick
ITT
Diesing
Bonus
Jason
Rosedale Tech
Dignazio
John
Duquesne
Hughes
Andy
Bossong
Rebbecca
Kent State
Donofrio
Jim
Cal U.
Hull
Annemarie Duquesne
Kaitlin
Louisville
Hull
Stephanie
Coastal Carolina
Bozic
Stephanie
Penn State
Dorman
Braden
Hunter
CCAC
Dray
Kelsey
IUP
Hunter
Kevin
Work
Brandsma
Joseph
CCAC
Dubois
Michael
Art Inst. of Pittsburgh
Hutchins
Timothy
CCAC
Brandstetter
Christian
Bucknell
Duda
Erica
CCAC
Hvizdos
Aimee
George Mason
Brian
Kriston
Pitt Johnstown
Dunleavy
Casey
Clarion
Ignatius
Jamison
Eastman School of Music
Brickner
Kellie
Duquesne
Edmunds
Dave
Ohio U.
Iuni
Mike
Penn Comerical
Broglie
Julia
U. of Delaware
Eltschlager
Heidi
Penn State
Jackson
Ian
Robert Morris
Brown
David
Penn State
Enscoe
Rachel
IUP
Jasper
James
Cal U.
Irving
Tecnologico de Saltillo
JC
Bardzil
Columbia College Chicago
Brown
Kathleen
Penn State Altoona
Escobedo
Brusco
Jeff
Penn State Erie
Esterhuizen
Kristelle
Penn State
Jones
Karissa
Cal U.
Bryan
Bernadette Case Western Reserve
Estes
Abby
CCAC
Joyce
Meghan
Penn State Altoona
Bryan
Stephanie
Pitt
Fawcett
Collin
Miami of Ohio
Kamphaus
Lexi
IUP
Burg
Kevin
Purdue
Feeney
Jack
Work
Kaushik
Charanya
WJ
Burgman
Griffin
Lindenwood
Fincham
Alex
IUP
Kennedy
Mackenzie Duquesne
Burket
Travis
IUP
Fink
Reina
Pitt
Kerner
Lexxie
IUP
Burns
Rebecca
Point Park
Flanigan
Kelly
Pitt
Kerr
Tyler
Slippery Rock
Bush
Kayleigh
High Point
Frank
Jordan
Cal U.
Kim
Jennifer
OSU
Cain
Chris
Penn State Altoona
Freado
Brittany
Word of Life Bible Inst.
Kimberly
Mackay
Purdue
Caliguiri
Drew
Clarion
Frings
Alex
Work
Kinavey
Matt
WVU
Andrew
Apprenticeship
Knell
Alex
Arcadia
Campano
Chris
CCAC
Gannuzii
Campbell
Bill
Maryland
Gardner
Alexis
James Madison
Koepka
Ryan
Case Western Reserve
Caputo
Ashley
Kent State
Gaudy
Kristina
Slippery Rock
Kohne
Jody
Edinboro
Andrew
U. of Arizona
Kotar
Ryan
Robert Morris
Carbonara
Adrianna
Robert Morris
Gavlick
Carone
Nick
Clemson
Gillece
Lindsay
Undecided
Kozlowski
Mike
Pitt
Carper
Casey
Pitt
Gioella
Kristen
Ohio U.
Kradel
Sarah
Ohio Northern
Casaday
Ryan
Hampden - Sydney College
Glovier
Megan
Penn State
Krivacek
Blaine
Penn State Erie
Castillo
Danielle
James Madison
Golden
Nick
Slippery Rock
Krivacek
Quintin
Penn State Erie
Cavanagh
Jace
IUP
Graysay
Magan
Slippery Rock
Kronket
Caitlyn
Penn State
Ceccarelli
Nick
Pitt
Grech
Sarah
Pitt
Labovitz
Emily
Full Sail
Celko
Meredith
Penn State Altoona
Grimm
Jason
WVU
Laipple
Alanna
Cal U.
Emily
Pitt
Laubach
Kerriann
Washington and Lee
Chapman
Alina
Messiah College
Grisnik
Chen
Ming
Stony Brook
Groll
Wesley
WVU
Lazzaro
Rachel
Cal U.
Chiste
Samantha
Penn State
Grosse
Brian
Cal U.
Lewis
Kara
Kent State
Fashion Inst. of Technology
Hajzus
Aly
OSU
Lisanti
Dara
WVU
Ciancarelli
Aimee
Breakdown of Majors
English - 1%
Law/Political Science - 2%
Other - 3%
Psychology - 3%
Technology - 4%
Arts - 4%
Communications - 6%
Science - 8%
Education - 10%
Engineering - 11%
Business - 14%
Medicine - 17%
Undecided - 17%

15. Last Name
First
College of Choice
Last Name
First
College of Choice
Last Name
First
Locher
Geoff
U. of Pennsylvania
Pahountis
Nick
Pitt
Shoup
John
Kickin it Oldskool
Lovell
Curry
Edinboro
Palacios
Ricky
Texas AM
Sigert
Ashley
Undecided
Lugar
Ross
Clarion
Partyka
Cody
Marshal
Simmons
Jenna
Shippensburg
Lutz
Samantha
Penn State Altoona
Patterson
Scott
Penn State
Simmons
Paula
Kent State
Lynam
Katie
Grove City
Paul
Andrew
Penn State
Simoens
Molly
U. of Kentucky
Machin
Jimmy
Pitt
Peterson
Ben
Bowling Green State
Slavin
Chelsea
Penn State
Madalena
Andy
Wake Forest
Petrozza
Lisbeth
IUP
Small
Victoria
Edinboro
Majcher
Nolan
Cal U.
Pfeifer
Zack
Pitt Johnstown
Smith
Alex
Waynesburg
Malanos
Zack
Pitt
Pfrimmer
Adam
Pitt
Smith
Laney
U. of Kentucky
Maldonado
Victor
UNITEC
Phillips
Alex
IUP
Sossi
Alexandra
WJ
Malencia
Michael
Pitt
Pieretti
Paige
James Madison
Staaf
Julie
CCAC
Marks
Alexa
Westminster College
Pletz
Sam
Kenyon College
Stack
Lindsay
Nursing Prog.
Marlett
Melanie
Clarion
Policz
Jessica
Edinboro
Stanchak
Ellie
Grove City
Martinez
Corey
Tiffin
Ponte
Hugo
Carnegie Mellon
Stasenko
Bridget
Ohio U.
Martino
JR
Robert Morris
Provident
Nicole
Duquesne
Stephan
Paul
U. at Buffalo
Massarri
Ron
Cal U.
Pustay
Dan
Penn State
Sullivan
Patrick
U. of Dayton
Mathews
Ryan
Penn State
Quinn
Alexandra
Columbia College Chicago
Sypula
Gina
Penn State
Mauer
Lindsay
U. of South Carolina
Quinn
Keith
Duquesne
Tennis
Tony
CCAC
Maydak
Laura
Pitt
Rackley
Eric
Clemson
Terrell
Lynsey
OSU
McCormack
Jessica
IUP
Radke
Stephen
Undecided
Thomas
Kahlil
Clarion
McCracken
Julie
Geneva College
Rauch
Spencer
Edinboro
Thomas
Rachael
Empire Beauty Acad.
McDade
Sarah
IUP
Ray
Kevin
Pitt
Thompson
Andrew
U. of Dayton
McGraw
Carrie
IUP
Ray
Lauren
Penn State
Tomayko
Bryan
Undecided
McLaughlen
Julie
Empire Beauty Academy
Redding
Derek
Pitt Bradford
Toohey
Sean
Pitt Greensburgh
McNamara
Conor
WVU
Relich
Taylor
Penn State
Toscano
Jordan
Marine Corps.
McNamara
Margret
Princeton
ReoNason
Brittany
Pitt School of Nursing
Toth
Charla
Cal U.
Medvid
Carl
Clarion
Rezk
Andrew
Pitt Greensburgh
Trever
Oliver
Undecided
Mele
Paige
Edinboro
Riesmeyer
Kait
Grove City
Trotnick
Amy
Pitt
Messerly
Matt
WVU
Rigatti
Dave
Penn State
Tupta
Stephanie
Penn State Erie
Metz
Anthony
Penn State
Ritter
Samantha
Mercyhurst
Ubinger
Abbey
WVU
Meyers
Adam
Gannon U.
Roberson
Ben
Duquesne
Valentas
Ed
CCAC
Milavec
Megan
U. of Pennsylvania
Robles
Maria
Penn State
Vanistendael
Eric
Penn State
Miller
Brittany
Penn State Erie
Ross
Jonathan
Loyola College in Maryland
Vignetti
Mario
Cal U.
Miller
Erin
Clemson
Rotella
Jim
Penn State
Visnic
Alina
Art Inst. of Pittsburgh
Miller
Maddie
Xavier
Rovito
Celeste
UVA
Walker
Maggie
Pitt
Miller
Shelby
U. of Utah
Ruanz
Michael
Pitt
Ward
Michelle
Unity College in Maine
Miller
Steve
Penn State
Sabo
Alex
Duquesne
Warzinski
Julia
Waynesburg
Miller
Taylor
Penn State Erie
Sam
Corey
Penn State Altoona
Weimer
Greg
Virginia Tech
Mitchel
Julie
Thiel
Sams
Jim
Penn State Altoona
Weiss
Laura
CCAC
Modery
Stephanie
WVU
Santo
Jake
Ohio U.
Weyrick
Hannah
Duquesne
Mojta
Vincent
Penn State
Santomo
Raymond
IUP
Wickerham
Chase
Full Sail
Molinaro
Justin
IUP
Schafer
Ryan
Penn State Erie
Wickline
Steven
Cal U.
Momeyer
Sam
Cal U.
Schemm
Cassidy
Slippery Rock
Wilcox
Nick
Bethany College
Moore
Lara
Abroad/Grove City
Schilling
Matt
Cal U.
Willard
Zachary
Ohio U.
Moore
Lindsay
The Art Inst. of Pittsburgh
Schmeltzer
Amanda
Mercyhurst
Williams
Allee
WVU
Moran
Mindy
Penn State
Schmid-Broome Wes
Wittenberg
Williams
Drew
Notre Dame
Mortland
Marcus
U. of Dayton
Schratz
Alyson
St. Vincent College
Wilson
Brooke
Purdue
Mueller
Nikki
Seton Hill
Schuck
Chris
Penn State Erie
Winter
Paul
CCAC
Mullet
Colin
U. of S. Carolina Aiken
Schultz
Brian
NC State
Woltz
Matthew
WVU
Munne
Michelle
Duquesne
Schultz
Lindsey
Kent State
Wunderlich
Renée
U. of Illinois
Murphy
Brendan
Santa Clara
Schwartz
Samantha
Sweet Briar College
Wylie
Amanda
Penn State
Narey
Billy
Undecided
See
Elliza
Miami of Ohio
Young
Jay
Pitt
Nickolson
Jared
Capital
Seimmons
Jenna
Shippensburg
Young
Kristin
Brigham Young
Nobers
Leah
Slippery Rock
Sheetz
Tyler
Ohio Western
Zalewski
Eric
Cal U.
Nowe
Jacob
WJ
Shettima
Brahim
Pitt
Zrimsik
Abby
Pitt
O’Malley
Tim
Cal U.
Shields
Thomas
Full Sail
Class of 2009 College Stats
217 students are staying in PA
103 are going out of state
10 are still undecided
4 are going straight to work or have an
appreticeship
1 is going into the Marine Corps
The top college picks are:
Penn State University (48)
University of Pittsburgh (34)
California University (18)
CCAC (14)
IUP (14)
Duquesne/Point Park (12)
West Virginia University (11)
College of Choice

16. Best Wishes Class of
2009