Josh Newman

Josh Newman AKA: DA BOMB!

Josh Newman, Da Bomb, Newman are all common names for a perculare excited teen. Josh is one of the few people I wish I could talk to for more than just 40 minutes. He hasn’t had the most easy life. When josh was 6 months old his dad decided to leave his mom due to some medical issues that she had. When josh was born her mother lost too blood and had to go on medication that made her act a lot differently and made it unsafe for the new baby.

Josh grew up in prospect and attended the Bucksport schools. From the begining josh had a different view than other kids in school. Other kids and teachers didn’t think this behavior as normal so they had him go to Mr. Eberhart’s room. The room Consisted of white walls that were not any bigger than 6 by 10, and had one table, two chairs, and a blank vibe. Josh hated this room with great rage and wanted nothing but to be in the normal classrooms and have fun with other kids rather than the average tantrum throwing kids.

Josh hung out with his uncle every moment he could. His uncle helped him with everything he needed. The main reason is that his uncle would support his every dream desire. His uncle would help him with his vlogging and his new-found love of comentating video games. That is when you talk through games while there is a video of what your doing.

Josh’s one superpower wish would to have the ability to replay things. I asked him why he choose it and he said, “I just wish I could go back to when I was young and tell my self to not act the way I did because it isnt fun.” I asked him why isn’t your life now fun. He said, “I’m not popular or considered normal. Some of the people in the Class of 2013 don’t even know who I am which is sad since I’ve gone through 13 years of school with them.
Josh’s future plans are to work at a local store to be able to buy the neccesities and then go and buy all the thing he needs to do commentating. Josh wants to become one of the legends of commentating where they could earn buku dollars for playing a game they like. One of josh’s future competition now makes average 10 cents per view. That doesn’t sound all that good until you get 1 million views in 9 hours. Thats 100,000 dollars, Which is just a meesly 11,111.11 dollars an hour. Not a bad day for having fun.

Josh Newman, Da Bomb, The guy I wish I hung out with more now. The Guy that could be famous tomorrow for something we never thought would be a normal job. I hope Josh has all the luck and helps people when he become that famous guy everyone will know in the future.

In it for the long-haul!

It’s like career day in elementary school, all the police officers, firefighters, and astronauts come in and talk to you about what they do, and what you can do when you’re “grown up.” It wasn’t a police officer, firefighter, or nurse that Mrs. Mytar wanted to do - but the desire was in publishing. Newspaper publishing. MAM envisioned herself writing for a big-time newspaper, in a big-time city, publishing magnificent articles - really putting to good use her interest in journalism. 

MAM has 6 total years of college education under her belt - a 4 year bachelor degree, and a 2 year masters degree with a specialty in reading at a secondary level. At the beginning of a 43 year long-haul in the field of education, MAM started out teaching reading and journalism, and has had experience teaching those subjects at other schools as well. MAM spent a few years at a rural school in Corinth, then moving on to spend one year at Central High School, which is also in Corinth. After spending one year at Central, she, again, was in it for the long-haul, and settled down at the one-and-only, Bucksport High School where she would put in 40+ years. Not knowing that she was going to spend over forty years in the classroom, MAM’s education career started out when she was in college. A ‘service activity’ was required and Mrs. Mytar tutored a seventh grade girl who couldn’t read fluently, she loved the environment, loved the “overall” and after having a chat with her college advisor, learned she could teach journalism and reading, and that’s where the rubber meets the road! 

In the many years, MAM has taught many different courses, many different subjects, and has overcome many career-making challenges. Her experience ranges from teaching journalism, reading, numerous Advanced Placement and honors courses, and now spending only half her time teaching and the other half coordinating the BARR grant program at BHS.

Now, besides all that Mrs. Mytar does while in school, the list only gets longer when she is spending time with family. On the weekends, she isn’t found grading papers, but spending time with her husband, visiting with her granddaughter Rita, or in the summer months she will likely be found in the garden. 

Mrs. Mytar and her husband have been married for 43 years, and dated for five years before being married - as she said, “we’ve known each other for a long time!” MAM and her husband, Marc have two daughters: Jennifer and Misha. Mrs. Mytar also has been on many interesting trips out of the country, as well as trips out of the state. Given Marc’s work with American University, they have had the opportunity to travel to Bulgaria, they were able to tour the entire country and visit many interesting places. One interesting place MAM visited was Taiwan. MAM went to Taiwan to attend her daughter’s wedding ceremony.

When at home, on the weekends, Mrs. Mytar and her husband enjoy doing carpentry, house renovations, and again, working in her garden. She also spends a tremendous amount of time with her family, including having Sunday dinner with family each week. Other than the tradition of family dinner, Mrs. Mytar also has a tradition of getting her nails done every other Friday. She’s also an avid reader and always has a book on tape. Lastly, Mrs. Mytar also heavily enjoys playing golf with her husband, as well as going out with friends. 

When asked “What’s your fondest, most memorable experience while in the classroom?” the response referenced MAM’s first year teaching journalism at BHS. MAM’s newspaper team took it on themselves to break into school and spend their weekend finishing the first issue of the newspaper so they could surprise Mrs. Mytar when she arrives early Monday morning. For clarification, she says, the students were able to get into school as this was when Mr. Jones came in to do his laundry here - perfect opportunity for some newspaper time! Those 25 students on the newspaper team, and that year of journalism was so memorable to MAM that images of the work-party are still posted on her wall. 

It is her intention to spend one more school year at BHS, then retire and devote time to Rita and her novel which is in progress. MAM’s plans are to spend a lot of time with family, but to put a serious focus on writing a novel. She is also interested learning more about photography skills. 

Do you know your best friend?

Do you know your best friend?

            Everyone has that best friend they can’t live without. My best friend is Bryce Farnham. Bryce is a caring, genuine, unique person. Luckily I got the opportunity to interview my best friend. Being her other half I already know her life was not a walk threw the park. I know she tried her best and has gotten where she is today, and I am so proud!

            When Bryce was young she had to go through tragedies that kids should not go through. Her parents split at a young age, and all she wanted was to have her family together. She then took on the role of raising herself and helping a great deal with her sister, Kylie. Usually when you’re a child your favorite thing to do is eat candy and go run around with your friends. Bryce’s favorite thing to do as a child was hang out with her dad and sister. They would go play at parks and lay on the floor watching WWE.

            Bryce now has a beef farm with her grandparents. According to her she spends more time on the farm than she does in her own house. Bryce is the only person I know who takes personal days to hang out with her cows. Her hard work pays off in the summer when she gets to take her cows to fairs. Before she can go to the fairs she spends her days on a tractor in the hay field. By the end of the summer she attends five fairs.

            Bryce has had to overcome hard times. It upsets her to know that her parents will not be together again. She had a hard time adjusting to her new family and moving schools. She also does not like the fact that new people are getting involved in her ‘cow thing’. There are two people who have helped her a great deal with her hardships. Her Aunt Stacie is like another mom to her. Bryce knows she can tell Stacie anything, and she will always know how to make her feel better. The second person is me. Bryce knows she can always rant to me about anything and everything.

            Bryce is now 18 years old and has gotten accepted into both colleges she applied to. She is not quite sure is she wants to attend UMO or UNE. She will be studying pre vet. After school she wants to be a big and small animal vet. I think that will be the perfect job for her.

            Bryce is more than my best friend, she is my other half. I would do anything for this girl and she knows it. We have been attached at the hip for about five years. Even though she has gone through so much bullshit in her life, she would still drop everything she is doing to help a loved one. Bryce is a leader, hero, and a best friend. 

An Interview with the Master

            Bryce Farnham

Just this year I become closer with a great guy. Not many people know his story and neither do I really, but I do know he’s gone through a lot and deserves more props than he probably gets. James Comtois is what I like to call an under appreciated hero, who also goes by JC.

            JC looks forward to his future. It’s looking bright and full of sunshine. He plans on graduating high school and moving to Florida to attend a community college. After taking the required classes he plans to transfer to University of Southern Florida, and continue to ‘win’ as he calls it. I asked, ‘What is your drive to get out of bed in the morning?’ he replied, “To graduate and get on with my life.” JC shows up to school 9/10 times. Not usually on time but he shows up, he knows his future depends on it and now that it’s spring its baseball season and has to come to school.

            JC has a decently sized family; two sisters through adoption, and two brothers whom are biological. When JC was only 8, his father passed away. I asked JC, ‘What was one of the hardest moments you’ve ever had to deal with?’ He replied, “Watching my dad die, that was rough.” He also stated that he was very close with his dad and that he looked up to him. His dad had a great influence on him. JC doesn’t speak about his father very often but I remember him saying that he hates it when someone calls his uncle his dad. Even with only a single ‘yeah’ answer to, ‘Were you close to your dad?’ and from what little he has talked about his dad it’s obvious that him and his father had that bond that no one else could ever replace.

            JC has had many struggles through out his life. Along with family struggles he also struggles with learning. He suffers through learning with ADHD. I asked him, ‘Do you feel like your ADHD effects your life positively or negatively?’ he replied, “Negatively, because it effects learning and such.” Even though he suffers from AHDH, I find JC to be like any other student. Even though it may be difficult for JC to comprehend certain things he is still as smart as the next kid, probably even smarter in some cases. Knowing that JC has difficulty learning, knowing how smart he is only makes me realize how much of an effort he puts in to understand.

            JC has a very abstract mind. I asked him, ‘If you were on an island, what three things would you bring and why?’ His reply was, “A still for never ending alcohol, a survival kit, I can hold my own with this, and a canteen for water and boiling water.” JC would go out of his way to make someone smile. He may have that ‘badass’, tough boy exterior but deep down he wants to help the helpless and heal the wounded. JC’s super power in my eyes is a contagious smile. 

I thought Bucksport was bad!

I as an individual always say how bad of a school Bucksport High is. I say that there are better High schools out there, ones that actually care for the students, ones that won’t have bullying, and ones that you can actually learn something that’s worth learning. So, I thought sense I think so badly of my High School that I would interview a kid from a different school to see if their school was different than mine. The person I interviewed is a girl from Hampden.

            Here are the questions and answers.

 When you hear the name Bucksport High School, what is the first thing to pop to your mind?
-Good sports team

 How is it walking down the halls of your high school?
-Teachers are very strict, but mostly nice and it's a pretty nice school, but it's hard to feel comfortable in it because it's very strict. You're not sure if what you're going to do is bad and is gunna get you into trouble, but the students are reasonably nice and it's an easy atmosphere for learning

 What are some rules & how strict are they?
-No wearing hats in the school, can't wander in the halls even during lunchtime you have to stay in the lunchroom unless you have teacher permission. Can't leave study hall unless you have an 85 or above. And you can't even hug your friends. So very strict, And you get a Friday a three hour long detention if you show up even a minute late to a regular detention. Which it's not hard to get detention because there are a lot of rules you can possible break

What are the teenagers like at your school? Are there clicks? If so, what kind of clicks?

-There are a lot of cliques, because in Hampden academy you're either really rich or really poor (like me) poor kids are usually from Winterport and the rich from Hampden. There are cliques like the rich snotty kids, but some of them can be nice. Then there are the athletes who are all usually rich and pretty snotty. Then there are the really smart kids who aren't snotty but if you aren't smart like them you can't hang. And then there's the stoner kids who drink and smoke and they won't hang with you unless you do drugs like they do. And then there are kids like me who usually fit in with everyone. Because I'm nice, reasonably smart and do sports. But I'm not rich and don't hang with the people who are, and then there's the really poor kids, sometimes they're in cliques but a lot of them like to be loners and they get picked on a lot

           

How do teachers treat the students? & how do students treat the teachers?
-The stoner kids usually treat the teachers like shit, but only because the teachers treat them like shit, they don't give them half a chance. They're more focused on the rich kids and athletes because they have more potential and a brighter future. There's not much respect going between students and teachers both ways. Unless you're an athlete, smart or rich. And that's just the way it goes.

After taking all this time to ask these questions, I realized no matter where you go for High School its going to be similar not all schools are all exactly the same though. Every school has its problems and issues it all depends on how you look at it or handle it that will effect how the school is to you, or the teachers and your peers. Your actions will affect the ones around you, so respect others and they will respect you, be kind and it will be returned. 

The Coach Behind the Madness

            Some wonder about his coaching philosophies. Some wonder about his inspiration. Some wonder about how he can be so passionate about coaching. On the outside Bucksport’s varsity boys’ basketball Coach Josh Tripp is seen as an angry, easily frustrated coach who yells frequently, but on the inside it’s a different story.

            As a high school student, Coach Tripp was impacted by one coach in particular: his J.V. baseball coach. His J.V. baseball coach at Searsport High School “was a great teacher of the game and knew how to relate to athletes,” says Tripp. His coach was dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate/driven and strict yet fair. Many of those qualities have hedged their way into Coach Tripp’s coaching style too.

            Coach Tripp began coaching high school basketball his sophomore year in college. As a freshman in college, his high school basketball coach asked him to return to Searsport to be an assistant. The next year the head coach left, and Tripp took over his position. Thirteen years of coaching later (5 Varsity basketball at Searsport, 2 J.V. basketball in Bucksport, 5 Varsity basketball in Bucksport) his coaching philosophy has developed into something unique and great. His philosophy is “to teach athletes to compete at a high level, continue to grow individually, be an excellent teammate, and a great representative of the school.” When his players were asked if Coach Tripp had a good coaching philosophy, they all answered yes. Freshman Riley MacLeod says, “he has the experience, not only as a coach but as a player. He knows what will work and what won’t,” while Senior James Osgood says, “he is a good coach, but still needs to grow into a certain style of offense.” Each of the boys asked gave variations of the same answer: yes, he is a good coach and has a good philosophy.

            As a coach, Josh Tripp has an extreme passion for the game of basketball. Senior David Fucillo tells us that one of the qualities that he admires in his coach is his passion that he has for the game. When asked about where his passion and drive for coaching basketball comes from, Coach Tripp told about his career as a basketball player. As a player he was competitive and that “carries through into my coaching.” For him coaching is a way for him to stay involved. It allows him to “stay involved in the game and give back to basketball what it gave to him.”

            Many of his players admire him as a coach and as a person. He is not only the varsity basketball coach at Bucksport High School, but also the J.V. baseball coach and an incredible math teacher. His players look up to him. Junior Ryan Grindle says that, “He gets to know you as a person and really becomes like a father figure. You can go to him with anything.” MacLeod says, “I loved him as a coach.” All of the boys which I asked about Tripp said nothing but positive things. They truly admire him and look up to him.

            Many do not realize how important Coach Josh Tripp is to many people. He is someone who his players look up to; someone his players truly admire. He is not only an amazing coach, but also an amazing teacher. “Coaching is teaching, it’s just basketball instead of math. Improving either practice helps out the other,” says Josh Tripp. Many had questions about what kind of a coach Josh Tripp was, and now those questions have been answered.

            On the outside, Coach Tripp seems like a grouchy, crabby old man, but when you dig down deeper, you realize something. He is crabby and seems angry because he truly cares. He always has his mind set on what is best for those who he cares about. Whether he is yelling at his players while squatted next to the bench or anxiously rubbing their knee as he tells them what needs to be done to win, he is doing it for them. 

Bucksport High Schools Full Time Student

            What makes a person a full time student? Is it the amount of effort they put into there work? Is it how popular they are? Is it how many A+ they can get? Or is it the love, support, time and effort they put into everything that has to do about BHS? Not many people can call themselves hard core BHS students, but there is a select few. Some of the students get all the glory while some of them don’t get much appreciation and people don’t realize how much they do. The student that is the number one hard core BHS student would have to be by far Courtney Fish.

            Courtney Fish has a lot of roles at BHS. She plays volleyball, is part of Make a Difference Team, Enviro team, Basketball manager and Baseball manager. Many people know that Courtney loves to be at school and doesn’t leave the school until 8 at night sometimes.   Most people acknowledge Courtney’s hard work, but most people don’t know the story behind why Courtney became a full time BHS Student.

            Courtney has always loved school from the first day until now. Why you may ask. Well to Courtney school is “I feel at home when at school. I have always just felt comfortable there. My teachers and peers have made me feel as though I belong, and they encourage me” says Courtney. This means a lot to Courtney because she doesn’t get appreciated and encouraged at home. She doesn’t have a great support team at home except for her loving Dad. When she walks into a school she gets all the love she needs. When asked who her support system was she replied “My Friends particularly Lisa, Madi and my teachers, Denise Smith. Actually I sat and talked to Mrs. Smith for like 30 minutes last night.” It is people like this that make Courtney the way she is funny, positive, outgoing and loving.

            One of the main things Courtney is known for is her manager position from boy’s basketball and baseball teams. When asked who got her started she said “Clout and Madi got me started. I remember sitting in freshman honors English when Clout pulled Madi into the hallway to talk to her. A few minutes later she pulled me in the hallway and ever since we’ve been managing together.” This was the moment Courtney found her passion. As Courtney says “I love managing because it’s where I’ve found my niche. I’m not highly athletic…. Managing sports is my way to be a part of a sports team even though I don’t have the athletic skill to play them.”  She has been managing since freshman year now and she is by far the most dedicated manager yet. She does everything for what she calls “Her baby birds”. She makes sure the boys are equipped and ready every game. During study hall you can find her in the laundry room hanging the boy’s uniforms for the game or putting together their stats to put into the paper. Courtney’s favorite part about managing is “The relationships you build. If it was not for managing I would not be close with many people. I mean just this year I’ve become really close with the freshmen who played. If it wasn't for basketball I probably would have never talked to them.”

            Courtney said that if she had the chance to start high school all over she would only change “I would have only been more involved my freshmen year. My high school experience has been perfect and I would do it a millions time over with very few changes.” Courtney's future plans involve attending The University of Farmington for a teacher's degree. She hope to become an English teacher and maybe eventually come back to teach right here at Bucksport High School.  There has never been a more dedicated students at Bucksport high school and never a student more deserving of an award. Courtney is loved by all and gets the support she needs right at school. Bucksport high school will never forget Courtney and all she does. We Love you Courtney! 

Interview with Steve

By Schuyler Phillips

            It’s really hard to explain BHS to someone who doesn’t go here.  When I’m asked, I usually reply, “The kids are great and the teachers are amazing.”  It’s true.  When I think of MDI, or GSA, or John Baptist, it’s hard to imagine that they have teachers and staff like ours.  I’m not even sure that they do.  Our teachers are some of the coolest and most caring in the state.  I’m sure of that. 

So when I’m asked, “What makes Bucksport High, Bucksport High?” a number of things or people pop into my mind.  Of course, there’s Clout, who should really be a history teacher because he’s seen first hand everything in the history books.  Or Sank, the retired Vietnam veteran, who could talk about history, the government, or sports like no one else.  There are several others whom I can name, but there’s one person that stands out: Steve Leonard.  It’s hard to describe Steve to someone who doesn’t go here, so I thought I’d write about his story.  Every kid who goes here knows Steve, but they don’t know Steve story.  So, here it is.

            Steve Leonard was born March 15, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York.  It was right in the middle of city, and there was always something happening.  “It was during the 60’s,” Steve said, “and there would be kids everywhere.  They’d be out in the street playing games, and running around.  There were also gangs on every block.”  These weren’t the gangs that we hear about in the news, or in movies.  These weren’t the gangs that would be doing drive by’s, and stuff like that.  They were gangs made up by the kids in the neighborhoods, and the kids on each block made up there own gangs, and groups.  “It was a lot of fun,” Steve remembers.  Most of the people who lived there were poor.  His dad died when he was young, and his mom had to raise him, his two brothers, and a sister.  They went to St. Augustine’s Catholic school.  His mom was very religious, and went to church every Sunday.  “Although we weren’t that religious,” Steve says, talking about him and his siblings, “we were hell-raisers.  She prayed for us a lot,” he laughed.   

            Steve went through grammar school, high school, and a vocational school on Staten Island, for machinery.  “I drank a lot of beer, and smoked a lot of pot, but I did alright in school anyway.”  He graduated in 1973 and he got a job right away at International Long Shoreman Association, and worked there for 22 years.  Then he left, and moved up to Maine Then his family suffered tragedy.  “I found one of my brothers dead one day, and the next day, my mom passed away.  Then after that, my brother and sister got in an accident.  After that my life went to hell.” 

He came up to Maine, and he was alone, didn’t know anyone, and he started drinking a lot   He got a job in the Bucksport school department, but then he lost control of his drinking.  He went to rehab in January of 1999, and stayed for a month.  But he completely turned his life around.  He’s been clean sober ever since, for 14 years.  Now, he spends his free time at home with his wife, and he loves riding his motorcycle.  He also goes to some of the prisons in Maine and talks to the inmates about drinking and doing drugs, and just telling his story to them.  “From then on, it’s up to luck, and it’s up to them.”  

“I guess I just happened to get lucky when everyone else around me went to jail around me,” Steve said.  “I feel really blessed to work at BHS.”  Steve loves his job here, and he has a lot of fun.  He told me that he used to have nice things and a lot of money in that old life.  But then, it was all taken away in a flash.  “You really find what’s important to you once you lose everything.”  He also told me something that everyone sees here in this school.  He said, “I just try to do good everyday.  In all the years I’ve worked here, I’ve never had a day where I didn’t want to wake up in the morning.  I’ve never just taken a day off, unless I was really sick, or my wife was sick.  I’ve never wanted to just not wake up.” 

Another thing Steve told really hit me.  He said, “I love being able to wake up and say, ‘I didn’t do anything wrong, or illegal yesterday, no one’s out to get me, no one’s out to arrest me.  It’s a great feeling.  I know when I wake up everyday that I’ve done nothing to be sorry about.”  That really hit me, because for me personally, I never think about that when I go to bed at night, or when I wake up.  It’s almost like just another day.  Even if I did do that in the morning, I’m not sure I’d be able to say it anyway, even if I did remember. 

After I asked about where he grew up, and after he told me his story, I had 7 questions for him to answer.

1.      What is the best part of your job?  “Hanging out with the kids, and watching what goes on.  I love sitting in the cafeteria, and watching the kids.  There are 50 different things going on, or 50 different stories, or 50 different soap operas, all at once.  There is always someone doing something ridiculous.”

2.      What are some of your favorite memories from working at BHS?  “One of my fondest memories would be the year that the yearbook was dedicated to me.  And then, the saddest memory was when the wrestling team was gone to a tournament and they got news that Ryan Detour had died.  That was the saddest thing I’ve experienced working here.”

3.      If you could have one wish, what would it be?  “To continue to work at BHS until I retire.  I really don’t know what I want.  There’s nothing I really need.”

4.      Who did you look up to when you were younger?  “All the wrong people

5.      What’s one of your favorite movies?  “They Died with Their Boots On.  It was a movie about Gen. Custer.

6.      If you could give a piece of advice to anyone, what would it be?  “Do your best in school.  Hang out with the winners.”

7.      What advice would you give to this years graduating class?  “Don’t do what I did, do what I do.  Always do what’s right.”

          I honestly can't picture Bucksport High School without Steve whistling through the halls.  He's probably the nicest guy on Earth, and he works at our school because he loves the kids that go here.  He told me during the interview he feels like he's cheating the school out of money.  He accepts the paycheck because he has to make a living, but he loves this job and the kids here so much.  Steve has gone through a lot, to say the least, and he came out of it, turned his life around and now, he try's to do good everyday.  Of all the people who could be interviewed, to hear their story, and what they think, I think Steve is the most deserving of this.  

David Fucillo

 

I have known Mrs. Ruth Grindle for four years and what I have learned about her is that she is dedicated to her job.  She will take the time to help anyone who needs it with very little rewards.

Mrs. Grindle is the type of person who tells you what you need to hear and doesn’t sugar coat anything.  She has had some health issue this past year but remains dedicated to her students and always gives 100 percent.

Mrs. Grindle not only helps her everyday students but she is also the senior class advisor, which is a full time job in itself.  The job of class advisor is very demanding.  Not only does she have to organize fundraisers but she also runs the concession stands at the football and basketball games.  This is very time consuming.  She has a way of motivating students to get involved in fundraising even those some students do not want to participate.  She just has a way of getting the most out of every student.

 

 

Bad Students

As I walk around the school and observe the interaction between the students and faculty I am very surprised.  Sometimes I am down right shocked.  My surprised is not just with the interaction between students and faculty but what goes on between the students.

I am amazed at how disrespectful some students are to each other and the faculty.  I have seen a student call a teacher a bitch and tell her how f---ing annoying she was.  We all know the results that follow.  "Go to the office." I wonder if the student realizes that if you give respect you get respect.

Another observation that is disturbing is how some students act as if they are better than  other students.  It is not only disturbing but sad.  Have any of these students thought about how that may feel.  What I feel about that is " what comes around, goes around".

Movie Reviews

Not-So-Dark Thoughts about Dark Skies:

From the quick glimpses I received from the commercials about the new movie Dark Skies, featuring Keri Russell and Josh Hamilton, it seemed like it was to be a pretty decent movie about some sort of plague on a family. Most of the commercials don't give too much insight so it wasn't clear, but what I did know, turned me off from the movie. I found out that it was rated PG-13. I immediately thought, "... how scary could a PG-13 movie really be?" But nonetheless I was intrigued to find out what was in store for me. This is a Sci-fi based thriller, not to give too much away, but I will tell you to expect the unexpected.  A dwindling 2 hours and 20 minutes flies by as the story progresses and brings you closer in for a mind tripping, freak out movie experience. In the beginning of this movie we are introduced to the Barret family, and usually the movie decides who the main character is, or who the main focus is on right away; that's what we would usually expect. Not this time. Dark Skies kept me interested throughout by having the focus not only on one character, but on all of them. The was a nice change of pace considering I had no idea what was to come of this movie.  Filled with a lot of "on the edge of your seat" moments this movie did not disappoint. To see for yourself it is now showing at the Bangor Cinema. 

This Just In: Togas are ALL the Rage

From the olden Greek streets to your local hallways, you'll see people rocking the Toga look. High School seniors of Bucksport High got into their "school spirit" this past Tuesday, and rocked a bed sheet as their main attire. Whether it was newly purchased for the occasion or ripped off the bed that morning, you couldn't miss them if they were walking down the hall.

Why togas? You may be thinking at this point...Isn't this fashion statement a few hundred, thousand, even million centuries over by now?! Well, thanks to March Madness, the majority of the senior class was rocking this ancient fashion statement. March Madness is similar to the fall shindig at Bucksport High, homecoming week. Each event lasts a week, and encourage the students to dress in goofy costumes every day. Homecoming week consisted of a "hick" day, which didn't require many students to dress any differently than a usual day for them. "Nerd" day, lots of fake glasses were purchased at iParty that previous weekend. "Theme" day, each grade having a different theme, Seniors having "Halloween".

"Gender-bender" day, switching up the norms and putting a guy in a dress and some baggy pants on a girl. And lastly, purple and gold day, celebrating the good ole' Buck pride of course. This time around, during March Madness, a "Pajama" day kicked off the week, making it that much easier to deal with a Monday. "Party" day, each grade having a different party. Freshman having St. Patrick's Day, sophomores having Mardi Gras, juniors having high lighter and seniors having the previously mentioned togas. Following up party day was Summer day, in the middle of the winter, and then color day after that. Each grade rocked a different color on color day, Seniors having the infamous black. And to end the week of festivities, the Buck pride is shown again through our purple and gold themed day. From Togas, to colors, to sporting the good ole' "Buck" pride, you'll be seeing an unfamiliar sight if you chose to visit Bucksport High this week folks.

Seniors!

     Senior year! The year every high school student waits for. Finally the top man on the totem pole!  You will no longer be referred to as the ‘underclassman’. You will win spirit week and deuce out of the school before anyone else. Sounds awesome right!? Well it would be awesome if that’s how my senior year was going.

            Well, seniors lost spirit week, and juniors won. I always used to think spirit week was rigged to make seniors always win. So basically it was tradition that we win. Sadly we broke that. I’m not sure what happened, and I really don’t care. I think it was just sad moment then, but now no one really cares.

            Snow days are that thing everyone can love and hate. You love staying home, but you hate going to school in the summer. Senior year is the year snow day’s wont effect the day you get out! Unfortunately no snow days have been given at all this year. All students get out before the seniors graduate. I thought we were supposed to graduate first? Well I guess not..

            I guess what I’m trying to say is, our senior class has broken most of the traditions. It doesn’t make us bad, it makes us unique. 13’ is an unlucky number anyways!  

Class C & D Maine All-Star Game

            Tonight, March 6, 2013, Orono High School hosted the annual All-Star Game. Today’s game was played by many of the top Class C and Class D basketball players. There were players from many towns such as Penquis, Stearns, Deer-Isle Stonington, and even our little old town of Bucksport.

            Representing Bucksport High School tonight was Jimmy Osgood. He played an impressive game with strong shots and defense, along with some smooth moves. As his many fans have nicknamed him, “Yimmy” was able to help lead his team to a victory over the other group of excellent players, with a score of 103 to 87, in favor of the away team.

            Bucksport was also represented in another department at that game. Between the two teams there were three coaches, each from different schools within Class C and D. The away team was coached by Central High School’s varsity basketball coach. For the home team the coaches were Searsport High School’s varsity coach, Brad Cook, and Bucksport High School’s own varsity basketball coach, Josh Tripp. Many of the onlookers were able to see a different person in these coaches tonight. For the home team, their coaches typically use a more aggressive coaching technique, but tonight they used a more calm, cool, and collected approach. For the away team, it was quite similar.

            Both coaches and players alike had an enjoyable night and were able to say they contributed to a wonderful game, ending with a score of 87-103. Congratulations to all of the seniors who were able to participate in tonight’s event and good luck in your future careers. 

My Least Favorite Foods

1. Potatoes- They are disgusting! I dislike their texture, smell and taste. It doesn't matter what you do with a potato I don't like it. The only exception would be french fries but I am not a huge fan of those either.
2. Chop Suey- Gross! Gross! Gross! The Starchiness of the pasta and the nasty tomato hamburg sauce just leaves a nasty tast in your mouth. One it is put in my mouth I want to spit it right back out.
3. Meatloaf - Is absolute nasty and shouldn't exist in my opinion. All it is is a disgusting mound of hamburger and seasoning. It shouldn't even be call a meal. It's just like a hamburger although with difference seasonings and don't forget that nasty sauce that goes on top that leaves a lingering taste in your mouth. All of it is just nasty.
4. Hamburgers- Why on earth would you want to eat a huge mound of Hamburg in between bread. Even with all the fixings on it I still think it is to greasy, massive and dry.
5. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Combination - It is OVERRATED! The two flavors together are way to rich and just way to over powering. Now give me Chocolate and Carmel then I am good!
6. Peas and Green Beans- ewww ewww ewwww the texture of both is just nasty. nothing about them agree with my taste buds. I Love veggies but these two no.
7. Pizza- The only way pizza is good is if it is filled with toppings or has a different sauce other then tomato sauce.
8. Popcorn- The ONLY good popcorn is the White Cheddar Smart Food Popcorn other then that it taste like I am eating Styrofoam packing peanuts and the nasty processed butter jut makes it worse.
9. Chicken- ok I can stand Chicken but it needs to be seasoned right. I have eaten way to much chicken that is bland and dry. Or I have eaten chicken that is just covered in Bread Crumbs. Ok people you need to understand that Bread crumbs only season the top of the Chicken it does nothing for the rest of it.
10. Oatmeal- Whoever came up with the idea obviously doesn't have taste buds. I mean come on who wants to eat a pile of mush for breakfast that has absolutely no flavor. It doesn't matter what you do to it it never has flavor.

Senior faculty

James Osgood

3/8/13

The Bucksport senior vs. faculty game will be held at the Bucksport high school gym at 7 O'clock March 8th. The faculty is expecting a easy win with a score of at least 100 but the senior class will give them a run for their money. The seniors are planning to have a good run with their 21 person roster. The seniors also plan on suing a small halftime routine and give the faculty a run for their money. The seniors also think that their young vibrant age will have a good effect against the older and less agile faculty. 

The faculty will have the Fab Four (Tripp, Tracy, Hatch, Young) most likely starting. The seniors will be playing with a few varsity starters and some people that have rarely ever touch a basket ball.

The Swag Rag

Hey now everyone, this is the "Freshest News in BHS" - not the most "Precious News" but the "Freshest News" - as hard as it will be to mix those up, we've got to stay on the swag-low! 

We must contain the excitement, as this will be the most hippest, "radical dude", rag of swag we've ever seen!