THE ORANGE & BLACK Volume 81, Issue 10 Hanover High School, Hanover, PA June 2008 CLASS OF 2008 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Inside this issue: We, the Class of 2008, being of sound minds and SENIOR INTENTIONS 6 bodies, do hereby make this last will and testament: I, JP Ayers, will to OUR LIVES ARE FOREVER 7 • Shea Staub: A raccoon CHANGED hat, a new shotgun MESSAGE TO THE STU8 cleaning kit, Billy Ray DENT BODY Cyrus CD, and of course, my fine outfield TREASURE THE MEMO8 presence. RIES • Joshua Livelsberger: Tickets to the gun IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE 10 show… not! And my license..ha ha! CHANGE IS BITTER10 • Brandon Renoll: A raSWEET zor for the dirt stache. • Pete Yingst and BranREMEMBERING THE 12 don Wentz: My “good” CLASS OF 2008 lift. • Tyler Meckley: A nonrich kid camera and my smart comments for The Orange & Black Staff Ghost Riders. I, Courtney Baughman, Chief Editor: Olivia Ecker will to School News Editors: • Rebecca Rickrode: The HHS band and orchesMatt VanSant tra (keep an eye on the Sports Editors: brass and viola sections for me though you are a Zack Neiderer & Tammy Sellers percussionist and vioLifestyle Editors: linist at heart!) Matt VanSant & Eddie Zink • Bette Leskinen: The power to have fun, Opinion Editors: graduate in two years, Jimmy Winand & and obtain a career in fashion design. Courtney Baughman • Eddie Zink: The chance National News Editor: to meet Hillary Clinton Marcella Candeloro or at least the hope that you can become a senaWorld News Editor: tor one day! I also will Sarah Sultzbaugh you a chessboard. • All my teachers: An Classifieds Editor: abundance of thanks for Rebecca Mossburg helping me through high school! Advisor: Mrs. Stevie Little I, Adam Bitner, will to • Allison Frederick: My position as sandwich master at Panera Bread. • Nobody: I will not will the spirit of Hawkman. He will forever be a memory. I, Liz Bitner, will to • Kaitlyn Naillgun: My spot on the basketball and track bus and my 65% discount at Panera. • Allison Frederick: A $3.23 mango gelati from Rita’s. • Matt Van Sant: A pool of Pepperidge Farm goldfish and cheese fries. • Buddrick: A headband and my fish tank. • AJ Yingst: A snowball from the Crab Shack. • Kelsey Wallen: The ability to catch goldfish in your mouth. • Colette Weaver: Cinnamon crunch and blueberry bagels. I, Jeremy Boyers, will to • Cubby: All the food in the whole world so you can wrestle whatever weight you want, so you don’t quit again. • The football team: The ability to win more than one game next season. • Josh Livelsburger (EEEEE-Burger): My beautiful looks so you can get all the ladies. • Brent Hoff: The ability to go to states. • Erica G.: My great cooking ability in foods class. I, Jordan Byers, will to • Erica Gottsch (my Karla and my Gus-Gus): All my love and strength to get through your last year! I will you all of our crazy memories, laughs, unforgettable moments, and our friendship - all of which are never-ending. I also will you a Mini (this time I mean Coop, of course). You are one of the strongest, most caring, and loving friends I could ask for, and I know you will achieve whatever you want to achieve. • Mikki Bell: My strength to make it through one more year...it will fly by, I promise. I also will your poor self a car so you and Elg can come visit me! I will you the ability to stay as strong and levelheaded as you have always been, no matter what anyone else thinks. You are such a kind and giving friend who has always been there for me, and I will you my love and my care that will always be there for you in return. • Corey Byers: All of my notes, binders, etc. that you will need to make it through the rest of high school...you may need my knowledge to make it as well! I will you the ability to survive at home without me for the next three years of school...good luck with Mom and Dad! I also will you the ability to have your own mind and stay out of trouble. I know you (Continued on page 2) PAGE 2 SENIOR WILLS (Continued from page 1) know what is right and wrong. Keep working hard, pushing yourself, and doing the best –you will be rewarded when you are here where I am in three years. I, Marcella Candeloro, will to • My brother Brady: A life supply of Twizzlers to chew to keep you from talking and getting into trouble (Love you, Bud, don’t ever let someone erase that cute mischievous smile from your face). • Charissa Morgan: My locker so you can have all the room you need...ha ha. • Rachel Kuhn: A life supply of laughs and smiles because the memories we have surely supplied me for life. Keep on loving life, girl; so many will always love you too! • Eddie Zink: A car so you can use someone else’s gas (lol) and new shoes for when you run holes in yours. • Jamie Link: An unlimited supply of angel food cake and goldfish. I, Tori Cornbower, will to • Max Wertz: My locker. I’m going to miss my locker buddy! • All you parking spot stealers (you know who you are): My parking space. • Danielle Sandner: My gym shorts. You can just have ‘em. • All you newcomers: My anatomy notes. You’re going to need them. I, Kalvin Curtis, will to • Ian Webb: All the crude jokes your memory can handle and every Epic win possible. • Nathan Brown: Longer, stronger fingernails. I, Nikki Day, will to • Erica Lynn Gottsch a.k.a. E-baby/ Elg/Carla: My car because the battery just isn’t going to cut it, my amazing voice because you know I sound just like Carrie Underwood, and of course the chopsticks. • Mikaela Irene Bell: My promise that you are going to be amazing next year on the court. I have all the confidence in the world in you because I know what you are capa- TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K ble of. Last, but not least, a lunchbox, O.P. #2. • Kaitlyn Naill: My company whenever you feel the need to blurt out something embarrassing, yet extremely funny while in a specific place. (You know what I mean!) “NIKKI ARE YOU...BECAUSE I AM!” Also, I will you the confidence that you had in me to have in yourself. • Chanda Myers: Every single laugh we had, the little plastic ball that held a special place (close to my heart), the hot caramel sundaes, our neverending friendship, and my admiration for overcoming the tough times you’ve had. Keep pushing yourself. I cannot wait to see you back on the court next season! I’ll be there, baby. • Carweee Fuhrman: The ability to wake up every morning and be happy with a smile on that pretty little face of yours! I will to you my whole heart and all the love that I have for you because no matter where I am or what the case is, I am here for you always no matter what. I, Jordan Deatrick, will to • Kody Smith: My parking space and grade-getting skills. • Chris Joseph: My 24’s. • Bryan Ness: My awesome football skills. I, Kyle Descheemaeker, will to • Jen Gebhart: All the memories we had together and many more in the future. • Jeremy Boyers: My bat mobile and my looks. • Mason Brumgard: My vegetable garden. • Emily Descheemaeker: My locker? I, Olivia Ecker, will to • Amanda Albright: All of our awesome memories, any high school notebooks I have left (if I can find them), and a big plate of my mom’s spaghetti. • The Hanover High School Key Club: My ability to pack more community service projects into a month than ever before and of course my ability to ring the bell during club meetings. • The Orange & Black Staff: My ability to continue the newspaper, my everlasting energy to always finish the newspaper, and my ability to work when no one else wants to. VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 I, Rich Farland, will to Ian Webb: This awesome pencil with which I am writing my will. I, Gwen Fisher, will to an upcoming freshman: My locker because you’ll need one. I, Jamie Fry, will to • Kaitlyn Nail: A punching bag because I will no longer be here for you to slap. • Matt Van Sant: A blanket to keep warm. I, Nate Fuhrman, will to • Jessica Shaffer: The Death Note. • Steve Narcross: My locker and lock. • Dustin Smith: My Web Page Design folder. I, Jen Gebhart, will to • Kyle Descheemaeker: My love and hope for the future. • Danielle Sandner: A bigger and better bubble machine and the janitors of WalMart who have to clean our messes. • Casey Ledbetter: My notes, study guides, and book work from Environmental class. • Brandon Hoff: The ability to make your own foods in Foods Class and the ability to try new foods. I, Courtney Gordon, will to the underclassmen: my notebooks and my locker (#258). I, Ethan Gross, will to • AJ Yingst: A vial of my blood so you can gain my super powers. • Nate Sealover: A year’s supply of tissues—Go Penguins! • Quan Nguyen: Dr. Jones’ hat and whip—and sweet cab driving skills. • Shea Staub: My Red Rider BB gun, a coonskin cap, and mud flaps for your pickup truck. • Tyler Meckley: A year’s supply of Exo bats for the 10 new ones you will break next year. • Brent Hoff: The game Assassins Creed, to improve and master your thievery skills. • Jordan Scott: My superb defensive driving skills so you will no longer hit parked cars. I, Ben Hansford, will to • Marlee Hansford: The ability to combat the evil force known as liberalism in Mr. Bauer’s class. • Ashley Hull: A glass of lotus tea and the uncanny ability to wear socks with san(Continued on page 3) VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 (Continued from page 2) dals. • Wes Reichart: The status as the biggest Orioles fan in the school. • Justin Peterman: Fantasy Baseball supremacy. I, Josh Harris, will to • Zach Alles: The ability to wipe the sweat from my brow...maybe greatness will rub off. • Caty Harris: The “Risss” title. • AJ Yingst: Some of Pete’s greatness. I, Melissa Joseph, will to • Rachael Kuhn: Lots and lots of Starbucks coffee and every version of Monopoly ever made. • Braquel Meckley: McDonald’s guy and Asian guy. • Nicole Cookerly: All the luck you think I have and you think you don’t. • Peyton Caler: A dollar. • Kenisha Boyers: Tyler. Just take him. He won’t know the difference. I, Chelsea Kehr, will to • Nailly-Pale: My freshman 15. • Colette Weaver: The right to take over my taxi driving. I, Lindsay Kopenhaver, will to • Cassie Wallen: My entire U.C.S Spirit 13-foot pole vault pole series. (As long as you are carrying your pole!) • Allison Frederick: Some knee pads, wrist guards, and a pillow (in case you decide to go running on the boardwalk this year at the beach), all of our wonderful memories, and a ticket to a WVU football game this fall!!!!! • Carly “CAR-PULL” Fuhrman: A helmet…in case you get just as excited at your own Senior Night as you did at ours!!! • Mrs. Bahn: My triceps…and some “pole skills” for your daughter!!! • Jordan Smith: The ability to pole vault after running 4X4 (or in my case 300 hurdles), and a great last year of pole vaulting. I, James Leedy, will to • Kody Smith: My beastly van! • Baxter: My wrestling skillz. • Matt Malone: My sister’s hyper meds! • Bryan Ness: Wrestling ability. I, Emilee Leppo, will to • The High School Orchestra: The patience to persevere in your music even when it seems impossible. • The lucky National Honor Society TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K member who replaces me as secretary: Have fun with the service hours binder! Good luck! • My Fellow Library Goers: Good luck and good reading in the future. • Next year’s Graphic Arts class: Good luck, you’ll need it (here’s a tip, no clip art!) • All of the seniors next year: Senior year goes by fast, enjoy it while it lasts—make good choices, make great memories, make fantastic friends, and most importantly, make your mark on HHS. I, Danielle Lillich, will to • QiQi and Africa: Good luck in gym (have fun with tennis). • To all art students: My perfect track record of punctual visual journals. • To all of next year’s seniors: Good luck, have fun, I know you’ll have a blast. I, Jamie Link, will to • Rachel Kuhn: My amazing flute skills so you can cover the whole flute section with one flute. • Garin Greenholt: The biggest live walrus ever so you can witness the real thing instead of pictures on Google. • Matt Van Sant, Buddrick, and whomever else who bothers me for free store merchandise: All the discounts I can give when I have ownership of Link’s. • Ashley Hull: A Friday night with Jamie Link at the Reader’s—that is when you have off work—ha ha! • Tommy Link: Melissa Joseph— because you asked me to. I, Margarita Martinez, will to • Cristian Salgado: The best three years in your high school, disfruta because it will end before you know it. • Jetzabel Perez: The best senior year, enjoy this year, ya casi se acaba your high school and good luck. • Eduardo Martinez: You can keep my last name que siga el apellido Martinez and good luck hermanito. • Emily McQueen: A little pony that I promised you during field hockey season a couple years ago. PAGE 3 • The ESL students: Buena suerte y echele ganas. I, Christy Mathias, will to • All underclassmen: The knowledge I’ve gained and the ability to deal with the teachers at Hanover High School (Mrs. Erdman, Mr. Beichler, or Mrs. Bauer). None of them are all that bad. It may seem like they’re out to get you, but you’ll thank them later for cramming all that stuff into your brain and being tough, especially if you’re going to college. Oh, and continue The Orange & Black for me. PDA rules are not fair and it’s important you stand up for what you believe in even if you don’t agree with me. For all you PDAers, keep up the good work! LOL. • Dani Brown: The strength to continue through high school. I know things are different now and a lot more tough with relationships, but you’ll get through. No matter what anybody tells you or does to you, they’re not worth your tears (not even ***** because if he loved you, he wouldn’t make you cry or go out with other people. He wouldn’t or shouldn’t hurt you like that. Plus, you don’t need boys anyway. ^-^). • Brandy Mathias: The ability to be successful. One more year! I’m sure you’ll find something you want to succeed in. Keep your grades up! Trust me, senior year isn’t all that hard if I missed the A honor roll by one B. • Squirt Cecil: The ability to get a girlfriend. Lol. Just be charming and not a showoff and maybe you’ll get a certain someone’s attention. Girls crave a guy who’s sweet and will get them flowers and tell them how beautiful they are everyday. Good luck with your upcoming high years and hopefully you’ll get that special someone. • Steve Narcross: The ability to get through one more grade. Although it may tempting to “do school online,” it’d probably be best to come to guarantee you’ll continue finishing school, and you won’t get the same experiences online that you will in person. Only one more year, I think you can make it work even if I’m not there (Continued on page 4) PAGE 4 SENIOR WILLS (Continued from page 3) with you. Hugz & Kisses. I, Kayleigh Mays, will to • Jess McCraw: My traction tires. That way when we really need that Wendy’s, we won’t have to worry about overturned vehicles. • Kurt Startzel: My burnt CD with the song “Sweet Escape” on it. That song will forever remind me of you and our awesome Hollywood Video adventures. • The Hanover High School Orchestra: My amazing playing skills and my ability to stick with it. Keep up the great work, guys, if I can do it, so can all of you. • My 4th period gym class: My sneakers. I will miss you guys the most. • The Class of 2008: It’s been great! I wish everyone the best of luck in whatever you decide to do. Thanks for some wonderful memories that I will never forget. I, Jess McCraw, will to • Kayleigh Mays: All of the memories that you and I have ever shared. All of the laughs that you and I have had, all of the talks that we have shared, all of the rough times that you and I have gotten each other though…There are a ton of memories that you and I have made over the past couple of years, Kayleigh, and I will never forget a single one of them. • Wish that Tiffany Zeigler would WILL me: Her amazing art skills. I am going to miss those days where I sat with you in the art room, and I watched you while you worked on your art projects. • Brittany Noel: A bottle of Victoria Secret’s perfume, for all of those times that you allowed me to use your bottle while we were in gym class, and I knew it had been awhile since my gym uniform had been taken home. • The Class of ’08: The best of luck to each and every one of you. I, Cory Meyers, will to Ashley Lawrence: My locker, my parking spot, my notebooks, and my pics and files. I, Laura Moreno, will to • Mark Morris: Best wishes and I wish you good luck on all the things you do and remember that I love you. TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K • Kyle Descheemaeker: Wishing you all the best wishes. • Alicia Galicia: Best wishes and remember the good times we had, best friend. I, Luke Morgan, will to Justin Peterman: A beating if he ever touches my sister again. I, Alex Murillo, will to Tylor Elder: A peeled banana. I, Zack Neiderer, will to • Justin Peterman: The title of biggest Yankee fan walking the school. • Tylor “Skeldz” Eldz: My SCITPH playlist. Keep singing, brother. • Nate Trish: One dollar to actually pay for candy bars. • Emily Sunday: Life-long straight hair. That’s right, girl. • The school: Half of my god-like nature. It’s the least I can do. I, Kevin O’Connor, will to Luke Winand and Tanner Bowersox: My (and Jim’s) moped parking spot. I, Mili Patel, will to my brother Milan: My AP Chem notebook and my Bio II notebook. I, Alexander Purring, will to • Buddrick: A deer and my van. • Matty V.: A picture of Jackie and my subwoofer. • AJ: A waxing appointment. • Corb-Corb: My short game. • Tran: A brain. • EmRo: My taste in music. • Gob-Gob: My serve. • Eddie: My Republican affiliation. I, Sara Rutter, will to • Nate Sealover: That stranger I promised. • Courtney Sanders: A hug everyday. • Brittany Weckesser: A poke in the ribs. • Kayla Hrycek: My Soul (it’s an inside joke). • Hannah McNally: The strength not to go completely nuts in this place. I, Ashley Rutters, will to • Dustin Smith: My Alice in Wonderland pictures and movie. • Tiffany S.: My Johnny Depp pictures and Pirates of the Caribbean movies. • Sarah Rutters: My future children and memories between us. I, Dan Saia, will to • Gabi Rosenbrien: The strength to VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 overlook Ron and strengthen the musical next year. • Cassie and Kelsey Wallen: The strength to go on without me and your sister. • Emily Robart: A bottle of Zoloft to make it through next year. • Log-Anne, Erika, Peyton, Gabi, Sarah, Aaron, Emily, and anyone else that I missed: The strength to go on without me. I’ll miss you all and just remember, when you all leave there will be no drama department, so make the next couple years count. I, Danielle Sandner, will to • Haley Little: All the good times in gym! • Seth Fisher: All the days we skipped! • Brooke: The world’s best softball tan line. • Mrs. Marie Smith: A shamrock shake. • Mrs. Erin Smith: Pearls. • Kody Smith: A world’s supply of pencils. I, Rachel Seibel, will to • Amber Martin (Bert): My front row spot at cheer camp. • The varsity cheerleaders: My Ipod and my Ipod speakers so they can sing all the ’Nsync, Hannah Montana, and Jonas Brothers songs they want on the bus!! I, Tiff Setzler, will to • Alex B.: A nametag, so that I can finally remember your name. • Mrs. Bahn’s 4th ACE Gym class: All those great memories and awesome pictures that we took. • Harley B.: All those awesome memories in which we took a lot of pictures and laughed so much. I’m sorry you’ll have to find a new look out person. • Alisha K.: A box of tissue (P.S. I LOVE YOU.) • Becky M. and Kayla H.: A sharpie and good times. I, Bakhtiar Shahid, will to • Ben Connor: a copy of Terminator so you can see your sister in action. • Tylor Elder: a copy of Ape Escape and a banana. • Lefty Cartlob: Some actual tennis (Continued on page 5) VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K PAGE 5 (Continued from page 4) skills. • Buddrick Alles: The ability to catch balls before they hit you in the face. • AJ Yingst: A full body wax. • Gabi Rosenbrien and Matt Van Sant: A bottle of apple juice. I, Dustin Smith, will to • Ashley Rutters: All of the loving memories that we shared and all the good and bad times. • Tiffany S.: One million dollars and the fun memories that we share. I, Mandy Smith, will to • Rachael Kuhn: The right to drive us everywhere. • Gabi Rosenbrien: My horseshoethrowing skillz, a Spiderman costume, and my dryer. • Kelsey May: More revelations in the Reader’s and the right not to deliver papers at ungodly hours of the morning. • Zac Tine: Sources of error. • Peyton Watson: A flux capacitor. I, Kurtis Startzel, will to • Kayleigh: 100 packs of gum, our memories of all the great times we had, and our amazing friendship that we will have for years to come. • The Drumline: The best of luck dealing with Mr. S. Have fun with it, enjoy it while you can, you only live once. • The Band Geeks: Don’t even think about quitting. Have fun and drive Mr. S. nuts! • Stormy: The best of luck in your career and the memories in band. Don’t kill yourself on the moped. I, Heather Stauffer, will to Ashley Yealy: All the homework assignments for the last three years. I, Keith Steelman, will to Ben Connor: My phone number in case your sister ever gets lonely. I, Matt Storm, will to • Becca and Zach: A great drumline. • Ashley Brown: The strength to be Key Club president. I, Alan Taulbee, will to • Josh Cartwright: The ability to play tennis with his right arm. • Zac Tine: Ability to sleep in Mr. Bauer’s class. I, Krystal Torres, will to • Rachael Kuhn: A grapefruit for those crazy nights. • Gabi Rosenbrien: Any picture you’ve ever wanted, a shotgun, and a blanket CHALKBOARD CHATTER... IT’S NEVER EASY SAYING GOODBYE BY MRS. STEVIE LITTLE As May’s fragrant flowers fade to June’s promise of carefree days, students and staff alike begin to dream of midsummer. This year I share some of the same emotions with the members of the Class of 2008. It is never easy saying goodbye. I have dedicated thirty-seven years of my life to education, twenty-two of those years to Hanover High School. Retiring was not an easy decision for me to make – in fact, I would be remiss if I did not state that even now, I have mixed feelings about my decision and that my heart is torn between staying or leaving. I love Hanover High School. The colors of orange and black run deep within my family’s blood. I have treasured each of my years as an educator in this district. I have been blessed with twenty-two years of wonderful students – I firmly believe that the students of HHS are one of our greatest strengths as a district. I have also cherished my colleagues. I have never been associated with a more dedicated faculty – each of my fellow teachers is committed to the welfare and education of every child in this district. HPSD has many other positive aspects as well: a maintenance staff who tirelessly works to keep our grounds attractive and well (Continued on page 11) for your van. • Braquel Meckley: Bright orange hair-dye. • A. J. Yingst: My helmet and my heart because you don’t have one. • Kimberle & Kellie Arndt: Peaceful mornings and my bargain shopping skills. I, Amanda Tracey, will to • Rachel Kuhn: The earrings you didn’t get me for Christmas. • The long/triple jumpers on the track team: My spectacular measuring skills; my ability to carry a rake; tolerance for the Wallen when she starts singing/speaking in French ;). • Mrs. Bahn: My AMAZING athletic abilities; a new human cone; someone else to stand around, take times, and get melanoma for you. • Kaitlyn Naill: ...A nail gun. • The Emilies (Descheemaeker and McQueen): My love. I, Chelsea Walton, will to Emily Sunday: My throwing skills since I won’t be needing them anymore and my ability not to talk so much. I, Jimmy Winand, will to • Zack Coleman: My actual name. • The throwing squad: My throwing skills to divide among themselves. • Tanner Bowersox and my brother Luke: My moped parking spot. • Ryan Wendell: The power to care about different things. • My environmental table: My brain so they can get their work done without me. I, Zach Wolford a.k.a. “Tweeter,” “Beanie” or “The Wolf,” will to • Brent Hoff: A state medal along with my ability to get the ladies. • Tylor Elder: A banana covered in termites. • Nate Trish: a UFO that travels to Mars… and finds life. I, Tiff Zeigler, will to • Jess McCraw and Mrs. Stitt: My amazing art skills...Jess, because you wished me to will them to you and Mrs. Stitt, because we both know you want them, especially when it comes to making posters or signs for your classroom…*winkwink*. • The Class of 2008 and all underclassmen whom I am friends with: All of the memories that we have shared together, will share, and will remember for the rest of our lives both inside and outside of HHS. I am going to miss you guys! You all know who you are. PAGE 6 TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 CLASS OF 2008 INTENTIONS JP Ayers: York College for Sports Manage ment. Courtney Baughman: Southern Virginia University for English. Jordan Beans: McDaniel College. Chris Birster: Penn State for electrical engineering. Adam Bitner: HACC for graphic arts and then to Millersville. Liz Bitner: Millersville University for art psychology. Jeremy Boyers: have three kids and live in a big house in the country. Vanessa Brady: HACC for Elementary Education. Mason Brumgard: Work. Jordan Byers: Millersville University to study art education. Marcella Candeloro: York College then to California University of PA for psychology. Tori Cornbower: YTI to study Massage Therapy. Adina Craciunescu: graduating from high school in Romania and then college in Bucharest. Kalvin Curtis: undecided but maybe the Army. Ben Davis: College/Work. Nikki Day: Shippensburg University for Elementary Education. Jordan Deatrick: UTI for auto diesel mechanics. Kyle Descheemaeker: have a happy family. Olivia Ecker: Manhattanville University to double major in Journalism/Broadcasting and Public Relations and minor in Political Science and International Studies. I also plan to earn my teaching certi fication in Secondary English Education. Jordan Edelin: Baltimore Police Academy. Rich Farland: Air National Guard. Gwen Fisher: Hanover Hall to study nursing. Jamie Fry: Shippensburg University to major in Psychology. Nate Fuhrman: Full time job for 2 years, HACC for 2 years, then go to a 4 year college and get a degree in teaching math. Jen Gebhart: school for Interior Design. David Gonzalez: undecided. Courtney Gordon: Homewood’s CNA Program. Ethan Gross: York Institute of Art for animation. Ben Hansford: West Chester University for political science education . Josh Harris: York College to major in finance or secondary education. Melissa Joseph: Hood College for law and policy. Josh Kagarise: UTI for auto diesel mechanics. Chelsea Kehr: Lebanon Valley College to major in Elementary Education. Lindsay Kopenhaver: West Virginia University to study Sport and Exercise Psychology. Keely Lane: Penn State Main Campus to study biology and English. Amy Lawrence: University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry for a degree in Conservation Biology. James Leedy: Pitt Johnstown. Emilee Leppo: Communication Disorders at California University of Penn sylvania. Tori Letteriello: West Chester University for Communication Studies. Danielle Lillich: YTI for Culinary Arts. Jamie Link: undecided. Leticia Lopez: undecided. Justin Lowell: Create a soup kitchen for the homeless Adriana Lua: Empire Beauty School for cosmetology. Margarita Martinez: Kings College for Physician’s Assistant. Christy Mathias: undecided. Kayleigh Mays: HACC for Social Ser vices. Jess McCraw: HACC to become a paralegal. Cory Meyers: become an engineer. Dustin Miller: Be a police officer in Baltimore City or York City. Ian Miller: YTI for architecture. Jeremy Morelock: undecided. Laura Moreno: HACC, getting married and enjoying life. Luke Morgan: Grace College and get a degree in Criminal Justice. Mark Morris: HACC for biology. Alex Murillo: Lock Haven University majoring in Business Management. Zack Neiderer: York College undeclared. Brittany Noel: Carroll Community College for Radiology. Kevin O’Connor: University of Wis- consin at Stout for Mechanical Engi neering Technology. Sommer O’Donnell: Medaille College to study communications and to rock the world. Nick Ortiz: Shippensburg University for accounting. Mili Patel: Shippensburg University for biology/pre-med with a minor in elementary education. Alex Purring: Hawaii Pacific University, become a dentist, buy a house and marry Jennifer Aniston. David Raubenstine: Excelling as a student and person at Lancaster Bible College. Alyssa Rue: YTI Mechanicsburg for Massage Therapy. Sara Rutter: University of Scranton as a history major and then work for the History Channel. Ashley Rutters: culinary school in the fall of 2008. Dan Saia: Drexel University with a dual major in history and political science.Tyler Sanders: York College for Sports Management. Danielle Sandner: Empire Beauty School to to become a cosmetologist. Keishla Santos: undecided. Rachel Seibel: Shippensburg University to major in elementary education. Tiff Setzler: The Art Institute of York for Web Design then move to Hawaii. Heather Seymour: Elementary School teacher. Bakhtiar Shahid: York College for biology or chemistry with a minor in German or French. Sam Shorb: undecided. Dustin Smith: Y.T.I. in July 2008 to become a motorcycle technician. Mandy Smith: West Chester University for political science. Brittany Stamm: college for Secondary English Education. Kurtis Startzel: Lock Haven University for Criminal Justice then IRAQ. Heather Stauffer: IUP in the fall to study Business Education . Keith Steelman: University of Pittsburgh to major in accounting. Katie Sterner: HACC to save money and transfer to WVU or York College. Matt Storm: Millersville for Industrial Arts (Continued on page 7) VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 (Continued from page 6) Education. Matt Talerico: Shippensburg University for accounting. Alan Taulbee: culinary college, become a famous baker, and own a cake shop. Natalie Temple: York College for Business Administration. Krystal Torres: Temple University to study Actuarial Science. Amanda Tracey: Elizabethtown in fall/ Major: Social Work ; Minors: Peace and Conflict Studies, Women and Gen der Studies . Alex Turchich: Millersville for government/political affairs. Chelsea Walton: Culinary and Pastry Arts and then open my own business. Sam Weaver: Carroll Community for Physical Therapy Assistant. Zack Wentz: UTI for auto diesel mechanics. Jimmy Winand: Shippensburg University then winning the lottery, and then be an exotic male dancer. Zach Wolford: Pitt Johnstown University for Elementary Education. Tiff Zeigler: The Art Institute of York to major in graphic design, then work for an advertising agency. SCHOOL-TO WORK: A GOOD THING I would like to congratulate and thank all of the seniors that have been a part of the School-to-Work program this year (this includes TCA, Internships, Diversified Occupations, the YES Program, Introduction to Manufacturing, and Adventures in Technology). You have been a wonderful group of students to work with, and I have been very impressed with all that I have seen. I have seen you all as role models within our school district, reading to elementary students and leading groups. I know that some of you will be doing Mad Minutes in your head for years to come. Within the middle school I have watched as you assist teachers with their daily routines and battle the photocopier. I have been able to see you all in the hospital dressed in scrubs, The Evening Sun designing ads for the paper, wearing your shirt and tie at a local business and medical center, TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K PAGE 7 ...OUR LIVES ARE FOREVER CHANGED... Our time inside the familiar halls of Hanover High School is reaching its final stage. Finals, prom, and graduation will soon encompass our time and make way for the impending celebrations. We have made many joyous memories over the past four years, and have excelled in our own special ways. Some of us prevailed in academics, while others reigned in sports and the arts. All of us have done something worthy of recognition We must move on and make way for the coming seniors so they can try to fill the grave void that our departure will create. As all of you can probably assume, the school will go through a manic bout of depression in the fall when none of us will be present to grace the halls with our eternal luster. This is when the Class of 2009 has to step in and fill the void, so the school does not implode on itself. Granted, they won’t be able to match our infinite stature in any way, but it is okay because at least they will try. They must carry on our legacy and try to improve the school, despite the opposition that they will face. This school is in a desperate need of change, and I am hoping that the Class of 2009 will become the catalyst for it. We will soon come to the realization that we can no longer depend upon Hanover High for setting and, in part, administering our daily routines. We will probably struggle to come up with a schedule that can accommodate both our drive to learn and our visceral, adventurous needs. We may fail at first, but we will persevere at the last minute because that is what we have become known to do best. Yes, we are a class of procrastinators, and I commend us for that. We have been able succeed at countless undertakings despite our procrastination, so I am sure that we will do fine at whatever tasks we bring upon ourselves. The final piece of advice I have for you guys is to never forget your time at Hanover High School. Some of you may try to forget through various methods but you will most likely fail. Hanover High School has been a critical part of our adolescence through which we have crafted lifelong friendships. This school has molded our personalities whether in a good or a bad way. We should all remember HHS, even if it is in a bad light because we can learn from the mistakes or accomplishments that have taken place here and become better people from them. In closing, remember these words said by the Smashing Pumpkins: “Time is never time at all You can never ever leave without leaving a piece of youth And our lives are forever changed We will never be the same.” Good luck in all of your future endeavors. Bakhtiar Shahid, President, Class of 2008 designing a new vice that was created from scratch, working in the Sheppard Mansion kitchen, helping with lunch and story time at a local daycare, learning from local lawyers, and even taking action in the Ron Paul Revolution (...he is still in the race folks, just talk to your local leaders). The meals at La Cucina will be missed, as well as our dear friend, "See Hat." Finally, I have had the opportunity to spend first period with a group of you - a group that will be hard to replace. There are many more stories to tell, but not the time nor space. Just know that I have been proud of you all and expect to hear of great things from you in the future. I can only hope that next year students take advantage of all the programs available to them, the same way that the Class of 2008 has done. Mr. Harnish PAGE 8 TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K MESSAGE TO THE STUDENT BODY For seniors, graduation is quickly approaching. Some of us will go to college, others will go to a technical school, and still others will enter the work force or the armed services. Even though we are all going in different directions, the memories that we’ve made here at HHS will not soon be forgotten. High school may not be the most important part of our lives, but it still has a lasting effect on everyone. Whether your experience was good or bad, I urge you to continue pushing forward and to keep growing. If there is one thing that I’ve learned in high school, it is that you are in control of your own destiny. Sure there will be people to help you along the way, but ultimately it is up to you. You are the one that will live with the consequences of your actions. You will have to look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day. Your friends cannot make your dreams come true and your enemies cannot tear them down. Everyone has days when they feel like giving up and there have been times when I myself wonder why I keep trying. What I sometimes forget is that the tough times are just as important as the great times. The great times would not seem so great without the constant struggling to get there. High school is the ultimate roller coaster; classes, relationships, and interests are all changing. Your character will be built and pieces of your life will slowly fall into place. So underclassmen, enjoy every moment of high school that you have. I don’t want to sound cliché but you will miss it - I know I will. Just think of each day as a once in a lifetime experience and the rest of your high school career will be one of the most memorable times of your life. Chelsea Kehr Student Council President TREASURE THE MEMORIES BY COURTNEY BAUGHMAN Just stop and think for a moment. Let’s take a flashback to the past. Look! There’s a playground on your left, a coloring book on your right, and directly in front of you is slap! ADUTHOOD! Graduation is here so soon! I remember when we first walked into the halls of Hanover High School, scared and unsure where to go. Now, we are going somewhere. We know what we want in our lives now—at least partly. Hopefully, we’ve learned some manners like respecting our elders and sharing with others. We have all helped our classmates through the ups and downs of life over the years, or at least I know my class lifted me up when I struggled. We also have quite a talented class. Athletes, musicians, scientists, and writers—just to name a few of our talents. Even though the class of 2008 will be spread across the world, we will still be united in Nighthawk Spirit. At this time, I’d like to thank all the teachers for giving us the knowledge we need to be successful in the future. I’d also like to thank the parents for giving us guidance and love to raise us into the young men and women we are today. I will never forget all the fun times we have had while attending HHS. I hope all of you will treasure all the joyous memories so we can remain a class of unity for years to come. VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 COUNSELOR CORNER Students, Have a safe and wonderful summer break. Seniors, congratulations on your graduation. This is just the beginning. We are so proud of your accomplishments. Come back and visit - you know where to find us! ~ Mrs. Caler and Mrs. Boyd :) THESE ARE NOT THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE BY KEVIN O’CONNOR This is not a story of goodbye, of good luck, or even a rendition of Summer of ‘69, because contrary to popular belief (sorry, John), but bury me now if these are the best days of my life. I have two older brothers as many of you know, so I’ve seen my share of graduation speeches—except for Bakhtiar, he’s probably gotten me beat. So, I decided for your sake I’m not going to give the typical goodbye-I-amgoing-to-cry-like-an-idiot speech. High school was pretty good, but then again I am more than ready to take my Trooper to my next destination in life. Even if it does take 25 miles per quart of oil to get there. My next stop is Menomonee, Wisconsin, where I will attend the University of Wisconsin at Stout. From there I have no clue where my road will take the Trooper and me. I might come back over the summer to do some fishing with Jim just because I have to out fish him again. If I never come back to Hanover again, one memory I will take with me will be my friends and the people I have met here. Whether it’s Jimmy’s mom making sure I’m healthy for sports season or Mr. Blake still owing me $20, I’ve met a lot of people here to leave me with a lasting impression of this small town. Hopefully, I have left some kind of impression—mostly a good one—on (Continued on page 10) TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS BY JORDAN DEATRICK PAGE 9 MAKE MEMORIES BY KEELY LANE “You must knock on doors until your knuckles bleed. Doors will slam in your face. You must pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and knock again. It’s the only way to achieve your goals in life.” Don’t be afraid to shoot for the stars. Wayne Gretzky said, “You will miss 100% of the shots you never take.” We all have our limits, and nobody is capable of doing absolutely everything—but if you aren’t even willing to try to make your dreams come true, you’ll end up settling for less of a life than you could’ve had. While you should always strive for success, you should realize that for many things in life, failure is actually an option. But when you fail, don’t let it be because you didn’t care or didn’t try. In this case, no one is a failure. Throughout my years of high school, I’ve learned many things and met a lot of interesting people. Take the time and actually enjoy high school and what it brings you. This could be the last time you get to see or talk to anyone that you’ve known forever. Take a look around you, go ahead. These are the last days you will have with each and every one of them— well, unless you have plans together in the future. My senior year (and I’m sure all of yours) has been a blast, not just because of the time in school, but because of everything all together—I mean, at least we have some teachers that are cool. Our days together are winding down to an end, then we have the big “g” word—then it’s all over. Good luck to each and everyone of you in the future. I’ll see you back here in about 5 years. Lastly, remember, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” THE PEOPLE WE’VE MET ALONG THE WAY BY MELISSA JOSEPH I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard “only one more week” in the last two days. Yes, I will admit to being one of those voices and I, like many of us, am more than ready to bid my final farewell to Hanover High School. What we neglect to acknowledge sometimes is that years from now, we will look back on these final days of class and not be so anxious to push them aside. Whether we want to admit it or not, we can all think back to a certain pleasant memory here within these very walls. Maybe it was Krystal throwing an egg at a sheet during a physics lab and missing her giant target from a foot away. Maybe it was watching Bakhtiar stroll down the auditorium aisle in a dress that was way too short for his lanky brown legs. Maybe it was that first time your crush looked at you and smiled. Regardless of what your favorite flashback is, we’ve all had a long and unique journey through our high school years. As we stand on that stage in front of our dearest friends and family members, we should all reflect on those good times. And as we watch our friends leave for their first of many years of independent life, we should never forget the memories we’ve made here, the lessons we’ve learned here, and most of all the people we’ve become here. It feels like yesterday—nervous freshmen—auditorium—tour of our future classrooms. Little did we know what these walls held: moments of intellectual growth, moments of self-maturity, moments of insight into the world that lies beyond these walls, moments where friendships were cultivated, moments in these classrooms which led to and made some of my favorite Hanover High memories. As a senior, I just want to say thank you and offer some advice. For all future seniors of Hanover High: • Live every day—if something seems interesting to you—club, sport—try out… you’ll make the team. • When you have free time—hang out with your friends—make memories. • Do what you want to do, even if your friends don’t want to...chances are they’ll follow you. • Try to balance everything you can, but don’t forget to laugh even though pressure may get to you—set a limit. • Don’t attempt to take a full load of courses your senior year—it will kill you. • Most importantly, have fun—make memories—it flies by. To the teachers of HHS: • Thank you. • I count some of you as my great friends. • You have opened my eyes to parts of education that I have never known. • Mrs. Erin Smith...you have made English run deep within me...I loved everything we did and who knows where a major in English could take me. • Mrs. Sara Little...thank you for inspiring me creatively and as a person...also thank you for putting together one of the most amazing field trips...it truly inspired me to pursue a career doing what I love...thank you. Thank you, Hanover High, for the ultimate high school experience—ups and downs– it has been a lesson and an experience to remember forever. Future seniors...don’t take a day for granted...always do the even numbered problems in Mrs. Bauer’s class and run distance in track—’cause you really won’t die! PAGE 10 A LOOK BACK TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K BY LINDSAY KOPENHAVER VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE BY BRITT STAMM At this point in our senior year, some look back and laugh as others look back and cry. No matter what you may be doing, I am confident in saying that all of us may be looking back in some way at the many moments and memories that we have all shared whether good or bad. We are a small school here at HHS and may not always have the best reputation with academics and athletics; however, one may not understand what it means to go to Hanover High School unless they experience first hand. We may not have 400 kids in our class...with a mere 85, I am completely satisfied because unlike larger schools, I feel like I have some sort of bond or at least a connection with each and every student. Facing the fact that many of us will not see each other again after graduation, I hope you all take away from these past KEVIN O’CONNOR GOODBYE (Continued from page 8) this town and the people in it. I think I still might be the first one to get written up for speeding on a moped. All in all, I could not have asked much more from high school, other than maybe some red meat, a soda machine, and God forbid, a little fat in my lunchroom diet. So fellow underclassmen, even though you’ll never hear me say this, I leave you with a legacy that yes, it is ok to be cheap or frugal in proper terms, and I don’t care what the President says because there are thousands of children being left behind. Left behind because they didn’t go to this great place known to us as our home, Hanover High School. 12 to 13 years that I have. Friendships, boyfriends, girl fights, triumphs, and excitement - every aspect of school of school in addition to academics has taught us the most vital life skills. We have learned how to cope with life in general and we have learned from one another. I leave you with this...in the future when someone asks you where you attended high school, I hope you , as I will, simply smile and say that you attended HHS. After living in a small, yet growing town, remember your roots, remember your friends and other fellow students, and remember, most of all, the mighty nighthawk that will represent us forever. CHANGE IS BITTERSWEET BY JORDAN BYERS There comes a point in your life where change occurs—usually several times in your life. We are reaching one of those points right now. It is a bittersweet time— moving on as individuals, filtering out into the world, fitting ourselves into one place or another. At the same time, we are walking away from all the comfort of our lives, the memories, the experiences, and the influences that have made us who we are. I don’t have much advice to give on life, since I’m not too experienced, just like the rest of you; however, I wish everyone the best of luck with everything you do. I can’t wait to see how everyone takes advantage of all we’ve been given. I hope we can remember where we’ve come from and use it to get where we are going. Thank you all for being a part of probably the best time of my life. I love you all. Thirteen years seems like a long time for someone to be in school. But when I think back on it, thirteen years went by in the blink of an eye. I can still remember my first day of high school. I was nervous, of course, that I would get lost or that someone would pick on me or that I wouldn’t have any classes with my friends. I can remember looking at the seniors thinking how much older they seemed. Maybe it was just me, but when I was a freshman the seniors just looked mature. They seemed to have life down pat. I can remember thinking that it felt like I would be a senior in a million years. But four years later, here I am—a senior giving my graduation speech with only two days left of high school ever. What’s weird is that now that I’m finally a senior, I don’t feel any different than I did as a fourteen-year-old freshman. I’m excited to go and experience a new life for myself, but graduation is bittersweet. I’m going to miss the days of no responsibilities, of being immature with my friends, of complaining about getting up early ,and of math homework. I’m going to miss the utter excitement of a snow day and the smell of fall at our home football games. These are the things I hope I remember when I look back on my high school life. VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10 TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K A PART OF LIFE HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER BY JAMIE LINK Here we are after so many years—the end of the line. Things are wrapping up here quicker than we could have ever imagined possible. Together we soon will be leaving this school along with the life it included. Most of us are rejoicing as the few days we have left pass us by, with thoughts of freedom from this imprisoning building of education. My thoughts differ from the common mind of my fellow seniors. I find great sadness in this distinct parting in more ways than you can imagine. This school and all the people who have attended with me daily have become a significant part of life, and at times, I cannot begin to concur how different the world will seem when I am finally taken away from all of it. But we can’t stay young forever, as much as I wish to believe. I fully understand that there’s a time where we must all learn to grow up and become the adults we are expected to be. It’s a part of life that we must all learn to accept, no matter how difficult it may seem. So now, I take the time that I have left to say goodbye to everything and everyone that has shaped me these past 12 years into the person I am today. I will keep all of you in my heart and hopefully the memories formed here will resurface now and again. As my life’s journey continues on its path, I wish you all luck on your own and may you find happiness in the rest of your days, but don’t ever forget what we had here. Opinions are those of the authors and do not reflect the position of The Orange & Black staff. The O&B is an open forum for students and staff of HHS. We welcome all appropriate viewpoints. We look forward to your contributions during the 2008-2009 school year. We wish each of you a safe and relaxing summer. See you next fall! PAGE 11 By K. Elizabeth Diehl Irwin – Class of 1936 As the days go by with swiftness That form the passing years To our dear old Alma Mater We raise our songs and cheers. To old high we pledge our favor No honor shall she lack While we pledge ourselves defenders Of the Orange and the Black. Through four long years of high school Midst scenes we know so well And mystic charms to knowledge We vainly seek to spell. When we win athletic victories On floor or field or track Still we pledge ourselves defenders Of the Orange and the Black. When cares of life o’ertake us And our locks are tinged with gray Our dearest hopes betray us False fortunes fall away. We can vanish care and sadness And turn our memories back And recall the days of gladness ‘neath The Orange and the Black. CHALKBOARD CHATTER (Continued from page 5) groomed; custodians who consistently maintain clean classrooms and hallways; and support personnel such as secretaries and aides who daily ensure that our schools are running smoothly. Hanover is a unique school district with special traditions that are found nowhere else. If we are not careful, all that has made Hanover School District stand apart from other schools will be forsaken. To the students of HHS: be proud of your connection with Hanover High. It doesn’t matter how many wins our athletic teams have or how big our band is—what does matter is that each of us is forever intertwined as Nighthawks. Listen to your heart...the pulsation reminds us that we are Nighthawks. I am thankful to have been granted the opportunity to serve this community. My memories of my Hanover friends, co-workers, and students throughout the last two decades will keep me smiling forever. I have been fortunate indeed. PAGE The12Nornir is the TH E O RAN GE & B LAC K REMEMBERING THE CLASS OF 2008 VOLUM E 81, I S S UE 10