Friday, November 18, 2011

A Day With the Cheerleaders by Kalkidan Yimer

Cheerleader: Maryum Raheem
Role: Captain, Miss Senior, Vice President of Student Council
Grade: Senior



-What inspires you to be a cheerleader?

     Cheerleading has helped me realize the importance of positive encouragement. I love laughing and have been told by my peers that I am an cheerful person. So what better thing to do than cheerleading? Cheerleading has helped me work on my leadership skills and has given me the tools I need to become successful in life.

-How did you feel about this past season?
      I feel this past season was a season to remember. This season was all about proving the people that were doubting us wrong and we did beyond that. I used to think winning was making it to the championships but we were already winners when we first stepped foot on the field. Of course, I cried a few tears because this loss was unexpected, but I had to understand that in the end there can only be one winner and unfortunately that wasn't us. No matter what happened I always told my team if they put their heart out on the field then I would be proud of them. I love my team and this season has made me proud to be an Orange High School Tornado.


-I know you are a senior and senior year is so stressful so how do you manage
practice, games, school, collage application and interviews?
      Most definitely! I think the key to juggling many school activities at a time is organization. I'm very well organized and I move at my own pace.
I make time for everything so that nothing is neglected.
I have a schedule in my Blackberry for my activites, dates, and other important events.

-How is your relationship with the other team members?

     I am the mother of the group, I feel as though I'm the most well-rounded and I build a bond with everyone so that they can feel comfortable around me. I like that every one of my teammates can trust me and come to me with any problems. I open my heart to every last one of them like they are family. "Treat people how you want to be treated" is a quote I live by. If you treat people with respect, kindness, and care they will treat you the same way and I do just that. My team members are my second family and I would do anything for every last one of them.

-In your opinion which was the best game of the season and why?

      In my opinion the best game of the season was every game because in every game you saw something different. The players learned from the mistakes from the previous games and perfected them in the next games. No game was better than the other and know game was perfect. Every game was very interesting to watch.


-Are you planning to cheer this basketball season. I know you had auditions today how was it?
     Yes and the auditions were nice. I love seeing people coming out.

-Are you guys planning on going into competition?
     Yes we are most definitely. This is the time when we show what we as a squad are capable of. We are more than just cheering for sports.

-Thank you. Good luck!
     You're welcome. Thank you.


Stayed tuned for more news on upcoming competitions!


 

Monday, November 14, 2011

Talking with Julius Caesar. Interviewed by Kalkidan Yimer

           I had a chat with the main role from the upcoming play Julius Caesar. His name is Asner Philemon and he plays Julius Caesar.

-What is it like to play Julius Caesar?
           I just got the role two weeks ago and it's pretty cool being the lead role, the main character.

-Why do you want to play Julius Caesar?
           I intentionally went out for the role of Marc Antony but the casting director thought I'd be a much better Julius Caesar so I got that role instead.

-Why Mark Antony though?
             Because he was a political speaker and I like what he said. A man of his word, a man of action, not a violent man, and I actually respect people who don't resort to violence.

-How does  it feel to play the main role?
            It feels pretty nice, this is my second major role.

-Who is your role model?
            My role model? I don't  really look up to anybody except myself. Not trying to say I'm greater than anybody but there's nobody else I can actually respect but myself.

-What have you learned from the play and do you see yourself as an actor in the future?
            It was actually a choice in mind at the time but I want to be something that I can actually help people in like a doctor. Maybe in older age I'll become an actor.
-Who are your favorite actors?
            I really don't have that many of them but Ed Asner and Sarah Michelle Geller are some.
-Who is your favorite character and why?
            Dracula is one of my all time favorite because when I played Dracula, I had never thought as Dracula as someone more than someone who just sucked people's blood. How he got people and fell in love. Also, his tactics for seducing people with his words.

-How is your schedule and how are you managing it?
             I'm  actually doing well, I have cooking club, tennis, debate. Most of those clubs meet one day a week. I study my lines every day so the production manager never has a problem with me arriving late or with my schedule.

-How is your relationship with the other actors?
           Relationship with the other actors starts off rough, but over time, you get used to them and their antics become something you love and can't wait to see every day.

-What is the role of an actor to you?
            The role of an actor to me is to sell your performance to the audience, capture their love for the theme, for the whole play, to show that acting is not just a hobby but a way of life. It's really fun. And I guess acting should provide an interesting way to relieve stress, just to show your true personality.


JULIUS CAESAR
DECEMBER 1, 2, & 3, 2011
THUR & FRI AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY AT 2:00 & 7:00
ORANGE PREP ACADEMY
AUDITORIUM
400 CENTRAL AVE. ORANGE, NJ

            I hope y'all enjoy it!!




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