Even High Schoolers Still Love Halloween

Opinion 
By Shelby Snowden 

Husky Herald Reporter

   Halloween is a holiday that almost every kid loves. They love it for all sorts of reasons.

   They love it for the candy, costumes, decorations, haunted houses, caramel apples, pumpkin carvings, etc. It is a really good day for everyone.

   There is nothing better than getting a good scare for one day. Everyone loves to be scared!

Participating in Spirit Week on Halloween Day 10-2-13
From left to right: Lauren Westrick ('14), Ms Day, 
Ms Houle, Ms Zyrowski, 
Mr Black, and Kaitlyn Corrigan ('14)
Photo by Erich Elliott

   People go all over the place just to get free candy; there is nothing better than something for free! They also walk so much for all of this candy.

   “I love Halloween for the decorations and haunted houses,” said Hannah Woodruff (’15). She loves getting a good scare and seeing all of the houses decorated for the holiday.

   Woodruff goes trick-or-treating in all of the subdivisions. “It is fun and it’s the time of the month that you get to mess around and scare people,” said Woodruff.

   The best part would be seeing all of the costumes everyone dresses up in. Woodruff’s costume is different every year because she likes variety.

“I love Halloween because of the free candy,” said Kasey Nuss (’15). There is nothing better than all of the free candy that you get.

   She likes to stay home instead of going out trick-or-treating. She can still get free candy from all of her friends that go out.

From left to right: Wesly Davey ('16)
and Cortney Roles ('14)
Photo by Erich Elliott

   For Halloween, Nuss likes dressing up and getting scared. She also loves to decorate for the holiday.

   It seems to be that everyone’s favorite part of Halloween is getting scared and all of the candy they get. That is one of the best parts about Halloween.

  Halloween is a chance for all of the kids to get super happy when you hand them candy. For them, it is probably the most candy they will have that year.

   It is really fun to scare someone and to be scared. “I hate haunted houses with a passion,” said Riley Snowden (’15).

   Snowden hates to be scared and will not go to a haunted house by herself. She does not like the feeling of someone else scaring her. “I absolutely love the candy and I could eat it all day!” said Snowden. 

  

Students Abusing the Dress Code

Feature

By Tommy Steinhauer 

Husky Herald Reporter

   

   Are you sick of all these hood rats in school? The talk around the school is that certain rules of the dress code are not being taken seriously.

   Do the teachers not care; do they think that they do not have the money to get appropriate clothes?  Maybe the parents should be the ones getting in trouble for clothes that are not appropriate.

   When Lexi Williams (’15) was asked what she thought about the current state of the dress code she said, “I think some of the girls need to show a little more respect for themselves.”

    “I don’t mind how the girls dress! It does not bother me.” Was Clinton Massey’s (’15) response to the question do girls dress inappropriate and abuse the dress code.

   Maybe some of the girls get away with abusing the dress code because the fact they are girls. A lot of teachers are guys in this school and the girls don’t get in trouble because they might think they are being sexist.

   Jordan Callahan’s  (’15) response to the question what he thinks of the dress code is that, “The teachers need to appropriately discipline those who wish to not follow the Port Huron Northern high schools rules and codes. It’s preposterous.”

      Other students here might agree with Callahan. Such as Zach Darhower (’15), who said, “Some of the guys need to stop wearing pants that sag down to their ankles, and stop wearing wife beaters.”

   So there are many students who disapprove of how the dress code is not being taken seriously. There are also students who say they don’t mind such as Massey.

   There are even students who didn't know there was a dress code, and then there are students who just do not listen. Like Austin Smith (’16) “I thought I could just wear whatever I want, anytime that I want, because I do what I want.”

   So there are many opposing views on the dress code around the school. Some think it is not being taken very seriously, others say they do not mind it, and then some say they were not even aware of the dress code. 

  

 

  

Powerlifting: Picking Things Up and Putting Things Down

Sports
By Jon May

Husky Herald Reporter

    Getting stronger, faster and more define in ones physique is a part of life. For the powerlifting team it is not just a way of life but a sport; a way of competing against other schools.

   The powerlifting team is run by Coach Connell. Some students on the team would include Damien Haeck (’14), Brandon Adair (’14) and Justin Fox-Bryer (’14).

   Brandon Adair has enjoyed powerlifting for three years. “This will be my 4^th year” said Adair “Mostly I enjoy the competition; I enjoy putting things above my head”.    

   This is a common joke used around the team, like Fox-Bryer says “I joined powerlifting because I like to put things up and put them down.” Haeck says “Anyone can join powerlifting” Assuming they have the right grades, and discipline required for every sport.   

   The powerlifting season occurs in the winter after football, soccer, and golf. The team size is average for a sport. “About 15 plus people come out every year” said Haeck. The team travels to several schools on every Saturday to go and get stronger. “The meets occur in any eligible High School” said Fox-Bryer.

   There are three main exercises that occur during meets, Dead lift, Bench, and Squat. Squatting uses almost all parts of the legs so you will be able to use a very heavy amount on them. Bench uses almost all parts of the arms, and Dead lift uses both the arms and legs and is the hardest exercise in powerlifting.

   Powerlifting like many other sports is 90% mental and 10% physical. What does this mean? This means that one has to be in the right state of mind in order to perform their best in this competitive sport, while also having some physical ability.

   Although anyone can join, powerlifting may not be for everyone. Only those that have the correct state of mind should join. Without the correct state of mind one won’t perform their own maximum potential. So if one feels like they are able and ready to join the power lifting team make sure to be both physically and ably ready for this club. 

"Friday" Night's Alright For Fighting

Entertainment
By Paige Christensen

Husky Herald Reporter

   After returning from summer band camp, the members of Port Huron Northern Marching Band were ready to take on the half time show at Friday night football games. A fresh, new theme was suggested by the senior members and officially chosen by Mr. Senkmajor, the band director. The band students had plenty to say about this year’s music; Elton John.

  Senior drum major, Spencer Kohanov (’14), said “I like it a lot. I think it makes a good show, not just the music but also the different sets on the field.” Some of the arrangements he is referring to include: Funeral for a Friend, Love Lies Bleeding, Your Song, and Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting. The songs are accompanied by marching band’s color guard performance. Each member wears a vibrant tuxedo jacket with bold accessories to tie in the Elton John theme.

   Maddie Ringvelski (’14), one of fourteen color guards, said “I really like it. I think it will draw the attention of more adults.” The band members are excited to have a piece that appeals to both their peers in addition to an older crowd.

  Tuba player, Chris Wit (’14), had nothing but positive remarks, “I really like the Elton John theme. It’s catchy and it is really fun to play. The show has a lot of energy.”

   However, there is a level of difficulty to the set’s choreography. Maddie Ringvelski (’14) said, “There is a lot of starts and stops.” This makes it more difficult for the color guard girls to stay synchronized.

   In addition to the choreography, some of the music is challenging as well. Wit (’14), speaking from an instrumental point of view, said “Some parts of it are and some parts of it are not.” He went on to mention that it depends on the song and the instrument that each student plays.

  Marching band practices between six and eight hours a week to remedy any imperfections they may have.  Not only do they have to perfect the instrumental element but they must organize over two hundred band members in an aesthetically pleasing way.

    Next time keep an ear out for Port Huron Northern Marching Band. 

Yearbook is Making Lasting Memories

   Feature
   By Lauren London

   Husky Herald Reporter

    “Yearbook is a fun and enjoyable class, it’s a lot of hard work but it’s great to see your work at the end of year” Said editor-in-chief Jakelyn Spencer (’14). Every year during 4^th hour Yearbook strives to make a great book for the student body here at Port Huron Northern High School.

   Yearbook bends over backwards all throughout the year by attending sports events and other club activities to take pictures, sell advertisement, and work on spreads. Although it is clear to the school that this club does a lot of work they may not be clear on just how much they do. Already giving up most of their free time when school starts, they even lose some time in the summer when they begin the process of making it.

   After working hard to meet their deadlines from their Editor-in-Chief to make sure the book gets submitted by the end of March, they still make time to have fundraisers. One popular fundraiser they have is their puppy chow sale where they each make a few bags full and sell them at all 3 lunches for a dollar. 

   Lizzie Brozovich (’14) is the clubs activities editor who manages clubs, organizations, and groups for the yearbook and says her favorite part about yearbook “Is that I get to be a part of saving memories that people will look back on after high school.” Alyssa Modrich (’14) agrees with Brozovich and says this is the reason why she also joined Yearbook. 

   Although the rest of the student body may be excited to get their Yearbook in May, the staff and editors dread this day. They have a hard time when it comes to many students criticizing the book and being ungrateful to find every single detail wrong with the book. 

   If one wants to be involved in this club then “You need to be a hard worker and have a lot of dedication to get the job done,” says Modrich. One can also talk to the club supervisor Ms. Nielson in room 308.

 

What's Up With Smoothie Sales?

  Feature

   By Marie Mullally

   Husky Herald Reporter

     
     Ever wonder why Students for a Healthy America (SHA) has fruit smoothie sales? When asked this question, new club member Joseph Mullally (’17) guessed that it was because they are probably delicious or just to raise money.

     While those are both good guesses, and actually are correct, the club has other motives at the root of these lunchtime favorites.  Even though the strawberry smoothies are remarkably delicious and SHA has used these very successful sales to raise funds for the club, there is more to the story.

     “Students for a Healthy America has always worked to educate students about making good choices including an active lifestyle and a healthy diet,” Sarah VanderHeuvel (’15) stated. “Over the years the club has been making presentations to high school, middle school and grade school students about the consequences of bad choices and the risk of developing Type II Diabetes.” she explained.

     A few years ago, in addition to the club’s presentations, they decided to add some practical examples students could use to make healthier food choices. Most Northern students have had the opportunity to see SHA’s presentations in their Health class during the semester’s Health Fair.

     Andrea Simon(’14) described how the idea of having bake sales at lunch as fundraisers evolved into an opportunity to show students healthy and tasty lunch choices that they could make at home. “We figured since we are the Students for a Healthy America club so we can’t have unhealthy bake sales.” Simon (’14) said, “And if we make something healthy that tastes really good people will make them at home too.”

     “It is a fun club to be in.” Mullally (‘17) said, “And we are helping to make a difference in our school and our community.” He also commented that the club has cool T-shirts.

     Students for a Healthy America also started the popular fruit and low-fat yogurt parfait sales at lunch as another healthy option that could be copied at home. This club is doing a helpful and cool service for the school and the community, and they hope many students will have lasting benefits from their presentations and sales.