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PINE-RICHLAND RAMPAGE SIGNING OFF FOR THE SUMMER
CAMERON PERKINS DESIGN EDITOR
Despite the challenges that came
with this year, the RAMPAGE staff
continued to work hard to produce a
weekly issue. The staff had to
collaborate in ways like never before
using Google Meets to conduct
interviews and Google Docs to peer
edit articles and Google Jamboards
reflect on each issue.
When the district entered the
100% virtual model of learning, the
staff developed weekly “themed
issues” in order to inspire story ideas.
Students worked together to create
interesting topics for each week for
every staff member to cover. The
themed issues covered everything
from movies, health and fitness, art,
fashion, and this very last issue all
about summer.
It would be impossible to sign off
from this year’s final paper without
saying thank you.
First and foremost, thank you to
the RAMPAGE staff. Your
dedication to writing and reporting
even when it seemed like there was
nothing new to write about is truly
appreciated. Thank you for working
together to make all 36 issues
possible.
Next, thank you to Journalism
teacher and Advisor Mrs. Harshman.
She continued to make Journalism an
exciting class even when it
transitioned to an online format. She
is always ready with ideas and
suggestions to keep the RAMPAGE
entertaining and enlightening.
A huge thank you to junior Abby
Lane for assisting in the editing
process and helping the staff with
their writing. Abby was always
willing to help and use her creative
design ideas.
Last but not least, thank you to the
readers. We would not be doing this
without you. Thank you for your
support and continuing to read us
each and every week. We are always
happy to hear you feedback about the
paper and we can’t wait to see you
again next year.
ISSUE 36/ THURSDAY, MAY 27th, 2021 / DELIVERING HIGH SCHOOL NEWS…ONE PAGE AT A TIME
PICTURE OF THE WEEK: SENIOR CELEBRATION, SATURDAY MAY 22
21 Things to do in Summer 2021
My Personal Bucket List EMMA KRIZMANICH STAFF WRITER
1. Cook a vegan meal for my family
2. Read at least ten books over the summer
3. Take a walk around North Park
4. Take pictures at the beach
5. Wake up early to watch a sunrise
6. Make s’mores with friends
7. Go for a late night bike ride
8. Tour at least three colleges
9. Pick vegetables from my garden and make a salad out of them
10. Go swimming with my friends
11. Practice my hobbies by baking for my family and writing for fun
12. Go paddle boarding on the North Park lake
13. Get brunch with my friends
14. Get shaved ice at Rita’s
15. Practice yoga at least twice a week
16. Go swimming at night
17. Create a scrapbook to remember my summer through pictures
18. Have a summer themed photoshoot with friends
19. Take a trip downtown
20. Eat ice cream after a hot day
21. Enjoy every moment of my last summer before senior year
Summer 2021: Here’s My Attempt to Make this One To Remember
MAGGIE ALLWEIN STAFF WRITER
Summer 2020 was a bust for me. I
didn’t go to a pool even just once, we
weren’t able to go on our Europe
vacation, and most of the time was
spent on my couch. I think this was a
pretty widespread thing that happened
to everyone last summer. So leading up
to summer 2021, I am ready to make up
for the time missed last year.
One thing I really want to do is see
the beach. I haven’t been to the ocean in
a while and we were supposed to go to
Florida. My family’s vacations are
always usually to a beach, whether it be
to St. Thomas, North Carolina, or the
Grand Caymans.
On top of this, I didn’t get tan at all
last summer. This might have been
because I barely left my house, but
nonetheless that is definitely something
I need to do this summer.
Last summer I tried to get out in
nature more- but since I didn’t have my
license that didn’t really happen.
Luckily, now that I am a driving lady, I
want to see as many waterfalls as I can.
My dad used to take me and my brother
to random places in Pennsylvania that
had waterfalls and we would jump off
into the water and hike around as well.
I think having my dog around this
summer will also make it so enjoyable.
I love taking her outside on hikes and
random back trails. I also really want to
teach her how to swim so I think that
would be a good summer goal to have.
With summer coming around, start
thinking about personal things that you
would like to do as well. With the last
summer we had, we all deserve the best
one yet.
OPINION
PR LOCAL:
AP ENGLISH 11: Attention current
sophomores who have signed up for
AP Language and Composition for
next year. There will be meetings
regarding summer work on Tuesday,
June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd
immediately after school in Mr
Gaetano's room, room 102. Summer
work packets will be distributed. You
are expected to attend one of the two
meetings only.
If you are a 100% virtual student, you
should email Mr. Gaetano directly
regarding summer work instructions.
MUSICAL: This year, PRHS is performing High School Musical. The performance will be streamed on
June 4th and 18th at 7pm, June 5th and 19th at 7pm, June 6th and 20th at 2pm. To purchase tickets to stream
High School Musical on your computer, TV, tablet, or phone, go to the musical web site
https://www.pinerichland.org/musical
Movies Coming this Summer KOEN SARVER STAFF WRITER
1.The Water Man (PG-13) - Hoping
to save his sick mother, a boy
ventures into the remote Wild Horse
forest to search for a mythical figure
who possesses the secret to
immortality.
2.A Quiet Place Part II (PG-13) -
Following the deadly events at home,
the Abbott family must now face the
terrors of the outside world as they
continue their fight for survival in
silence. Forced to venture into the
unknown, they quickly realize that the
creatures that hunt by sound are not
the only threats that lurk beyond the
sand path.
3.Cruella (PG-13) - A live-action
feature film following the evil
exploits of Cruella de Vil, the villain
from the Disney film, "101
Dalmatians'.
4.Vivo (PG) - The film tells the
story of a capuchin monkey
who travels from Cuba to
Miami to become a star of the
stage.
5.In the Heights (PG-13) - A
bodega owner has mixed
feelings about closing his store
and retiring to the Dominican
Republic after inheriting his
grandmother's fortune. 6.Disney Pixar's Luca (PG) -
story about one young boy
experiencing an unforgettable
summer filled with gelato, pasta
and endless scooter rides. Luca
shares these adventures with his
newfound best friend,
but all the fun is
threatened by a deeply-
held secret: he is a sea
monster from another
world just below the
water's surface.
7.Fast and Furious 9 (PG-
13) - Dominic Toretto and his
crew join forces to battle the
most skilled assassin and
high-performance driver
they've ever encountered --
his forsaken brother.
8.Summer of Soul (PG-13) -
Over the course of six weeks
during the summer of 1969,
thousands of people attend
the Harlem Cultural Festival
to celebrate Black history,
culture, music and fashion.
9.Black Widow (PG-13) - At birth
the Black Widow (aka Natasha
Romanova) is given to the KGB,
which grooms her to become its
ultimate operative. When the
U.S.S.R. breaks up, the government
tries to kill her as the action moves to
present-day New York, where she is a
freelance operative. 10.Space Jam: A New Legacy (PG)
- This movie will be about basketball
star Lebron James creating his own
legacy like Michael Jordan did with
the original Space Jam movie.
ENTERTAINMENT
Disney’s Cruella poster.
Disney’s Black Widow poster.
PR LOCAL:
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Seniors that
ordered graduation announcements may pick them up in the
main office.
Summer Get-Away Spots Here are Some Day Trips to Take Over Break
MEGAN DONNELLY STAFF WRITER Pittsburgh
may not always
be considered the
ideal spot to
travel on a
summer vacation,
but thankfully
local residents are
surrounded by
several close
places that are
only a few hours
away. There are
many great places
to either go with
your family or
with your friends
this summer as a
way to make fun
memories or
simply relax.
Here are just a
few of the places
that are not only
close by but also
have many
activities to participate in while there
and will be well worth the short
drive. Deep Creek Lake Deep Creek is a
body of water that is located in
Oakland, Maryland. It is only about 2
hours and 15 minutes away. There are
countless things to do at Deep Creek,
from fishing, hiking, visiting state
parks, biking, axe throwing, etc. you
will never run out of activity to
partake in. Not to mention all the
various water activities you can do on
the lake. Ohiopyle: Similar to Deep Creek,
Ohiopyle is another great local
destination with many outdoor
activities to do. Ohiopyle is only
about 1 hour and 30 minutes away.
Ohiopyle has many different unique
pockets in it that allow for so much to
see and do. You can explore
waterfalls, plants, fossils, gorges,
campgrounds, trails, and so much
more. It is not only a place with so
much to do but also a place where you
can learn so much about
environmental education. Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls is a
group of three waterfalls spanning the
border between Ontario, Canada and
the state of New York. It is the second
largest falls on the globe next to
Victoria Falls located in Africa. I’m
sure most of you have heard of
Niagara Falls, but if you have not
been there, you probably do not even
realize how close it is. With it only
being a 3 hour and 30-minute drive, it
is definitely worth it for the beautiful
views you will see and never forget.
People travel from all over the world
just to see Niagara Falls, so with it
being so local it would be a shame if
you never got to see the breathtaking
and almost unbelievable waterfalls
located there.
FEATURES
Niagara Falls from Viator.
The Summer Before my Senior Year
What’s Going through My Mind ABBY MORELAND STAFF WRITER
As the school year comes to a close, I
reflect upon what it felt like to be a junior.
I remember walking into the school on the
first day of school, September 1st 2020, at
7:30am to start my year. I had no idea
what to expect.
I was a train wreck.
I always heard that “junior year is the
hardest,” or “oh, just wait til junior year,”
in a sarcastic tone. Hearing
upperclassmen during my freshman and
sophomore year talk about junior year
was just making it worse when actually
walking into my junior year. I could not
wait to get it over with. Now with less
than 10 days of school, I cherish what this
year has thrown at me. The beginning of the year was a little
rough. It was hard to adjust to the hybrid
schedule and get used to a new routine of
school. Last spring, we basically ended
school in May and had an extra-long
summer break. This break was more than
enough. I was ready to finally be an
upperclassman. Going to school and
seeing people, even just half the class,
was exciting and made me happy. I liked
to know that I could still do school and
have somewhat of a normal schedule. Halfway through the year, college
research flooded my mind. I got this
mindset that I had to figure everything
out, and honestly, I kind of did. Most of
my friends were behind and didn't even
have any clue of what their future holds.
For me, I knew exactly what I wanted to
do. I researched schools and would have
long conversations with my parents about
the right place for me. I weighed the pros
and cons of each school I came across.
Being ahead of my friends felt good. Not
that I wanted to be ahead and feel better
about myself, but it is reassuring to know
that my sister (now a freshman in college)
said that I am lucky to have this done
early. I know everyone pressures juniors
into the “college mindset,” but all my
research was my own decision. Going to
college is something that motivates me to
wake up each day. I can’t wait to meet
new people, have more freedom, and be
in a different environment. As I said, college was on my mind
since about December of junior year. I
wanted to get ahead and feel relaxed
come the fall and spring of my senior
year, so I knew I had to get it all together
now. Now almost done with school and
almost a senior, I can’t imagine this year
any different. As chaotic and crazy as it
has been, I can’t wait. I can’t wait for
summer. I can’t wait to take my senior
pictures. I can’t wait to go to prom. I can’t
wait for graduation, and I can’t wait for
the next chapter of my life. For any underclassman or upcoming
juniors, my advice to you is don’t stress.
Yes, school is a lot of work, but honestly
it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.
Don’t overwhelm yourself with a bunch
of AP classes. Focus on your mindset and
what drives you. For me, college was that
drive. If you put in the effort, you’ll get
what you want. Take time to enjoy
yourself before it’s all over in the blink of
an eye. Oh, and happy summer!!
Design Editors:
Cameron Perkins
Abby Lane
Staff Writers:
Maggie Allwein
Logan Blackwell
Zoe Blackwell
Emily Brough
Hayden Conley
Lucas Cordoba
Sophia DeJesus
Dominic Desjardins
Megan Donnelly
Teo Fazio
Emma Krizmanich
Abby Lane
Amanda Malobicky
Abby Moreland
Cameron Perkins
Grace Rich
Emma VanMeter
Christian Wolf
Copy Editor:
Abby Lane
Teacher:
Mrs. Harshman The RAMPAGE is a student-created
publication of Pine-Richland High
School, 700 Warrendale Road,
Gibsonia, PA 15044. The newsroom
is room 221. The RAMPAGE is
available online every Thursday. It is
written by students, for students, and
will make every attempt to report all
school-related news. We welcome
freelance submissions, suggestions,
comments, and story ideas from
students and staff. Since this is a
student-publication, we realize we
may make mistakes; we encourage
readers to report mistakes to the staff
writers; you may win a prize if you
can locate any/all mistakes.
“I can’t wait for summer.
I can’t wait to take my
senior pictures. I can’t
wait to go to prom. I can’t
wait for graduation, and I
can’t wait for the next
chapter of my life.”
REFLECTIONS
Looking Back on The School Year
My Year in Review HAYDEN CONLEY STAFF WRITER
Wow, where has the year gone?
It feels like just yesterday that I was
walking into this big building, not
knowing where I was, or where I was
going. As a freshman I am already
experiencing how fast high school is
flying by. One of the craziest events that has
ever happened in my entire life happened
within the past few months. I moved to a
new house on April 30th. It was tough
considering it was right in the middle of
the 4th quarter. It was extremely
exciting, but also extremely stressful. I
have moved before, but I was 4 or 5 at the
time, so this is the first time I have fully
experienced the full effect of moving
houses. It was surprisingly a little bit sad
considering I had lived in my house for 10
years at that point, and I was a little
hesitant to leave. Now that I am in the
new house, that feeling has pretty much
gone away.
Moving on to a different topic, I
got a new dog around Christmas. I
got a wiener dog named Pete. He is
one of the funniest and happiest dogs
I have ever seen. He is just so chill
and does not care what is going
on. Pete and my other dog Bruno
didn’t get along too well at first but
are now getting along extremely
well. Seeing him for the first time
was extremely exciting and I wish I
could relive that moment over again. Overall, contrary to most, this
has been a pretty good year for me. I
have been doing well in school, and I
have had some pretty happy moments
in my life as well. I am looking
forward to the summer, and I hope
my good fortune will continue. I
wish everyone a happy summer, and I
wish you seniors good luck for next
year.
After Graduation Plans What My Summer Vacation Looks Like
ALLIE KISOW STAFF WRITER Graduation is in just two weeks.
These past four years at Pine-Richland
have been quite the long haul and I am
exhilarated to start a new chapter in my
life. However, before I move too fast,
summer comes first. My plans for the
upcoming months will mainly consist
of me working and hanging out with
friends since I won’t see them for
months at a time. So, I will try my
hardest to hang on to these bittersweet
moments before they come to an end. I
have loads of graduation parties to
attend, including my own, and many
exciting road trips to New York and
local waterfalls.
This summer it is definitely one of
my goals to live in the moment. I feel as
though I am always anxious and
constantly worrying about the future.
Basically, I am trying to set myself up
for the next four years at college
because that’s when you’re truly
becoming a “real adult.” It sounds
naive, but seriously… becoming an
adult does not happen overnight.
For my birthday July 13th the plan
for the big 18 is to take a road trip to the
beach or act like a tourist in New York
City. It is also one of my goals to take
loads of pictures. I haven’t been
keeping up with my film camera lately,
so I want to document the whole
summer. I think taking pictures is one
of the best forms of keeping memories
alive. In the future I want to look back
on my life and think, “I was having so
much fun.”
All’s well that ends well. I am
grateful for the good times PR has given
me, but every road has its end. Goodbye
Senior Year! -Allie Kisow
REFLECTIONS
Hayden’s dog, Pete.
YEARBOOK: Yearbook Distribution Day is happening Thursday May 27 in the High School Gym until 8:25am. Students
may not pick up a book for another student. Students who did not pre-order a book from October through April may purchase a
book for 80 dollars with cash or check, payable to PRHS Yearbook. Students who cannot pick up their book today, may pick up
their book during all lunches Friday May 28 in the 4-way hallway. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Harshman.
POETRY PAGE
The Season of Slacken
A poem about the upcoming
summer
SOPHIA DE JESUS STAFF WRITER Coldness and snow exist no more,
When summer approaches ever so near.
The children get ready for what’s in store,
Stresses and hardships fade and disappear.
The school year ends, much time is rewarded.
The hotness calls for a trip to the lake.
Another fun-filled season is recorded
Into the story where no one is forsake.
Vacations and beaches open wide
For the families and people who want to thrive.
No point for wasting away inside
When there’s a million reasons to be alive.
Short sleeves and long summer nights,
Are memories that take up the hearts of many.
lemonade, ice cream, and dessert delights,
Are delicious sensitizations of truly so many.
Enjoy the summer for it goes by in a flash
Spend every second enjoying your life.
Experiences mold into a bash
To rid your mind of anxiety and strife.
A Great Summer Day An Appreciation Poem
After a long year of school I am able to lay by the pool
And watch all of the stress float away
I no longer have to think I sip an ice cold drink
The warm weather is here to stay
I have all my friends around me As we laugh and have some fun
Someone wants to play basketball So, we all start to run
Making childhood memories
On this great summer day I wish this day would never end
I really want to stay
PR LOCAL: PICTURES FROM THE SENIOR CELEBRATION
Logan Blackwell
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: My favorite part of
being on the Rampage staff is the collaboration and encouragement
that takes place behind the scenes. Even if it's not shown in print, I
feel like we all take inspiration from others on the staff and learn
from their past articles.
Zoe Blackwell
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: Getting to read your
classmates work and to have people actually read what you
write which was a weird thing for me but I loved it.
Some advice for future staff writers: Don’t stress too much about
your deadlines, take some deep breaths and just trust the
process.
Hayden Conley
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: My favorite part
about being on the Rampage staff is how many of us work as
individuals but come together to create a great product every week.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: For future writers, I
would encourage you to keep up with the deadline. Once you miss
one deadline it tends to keep piling on and it’s hard to climb your
way back.
Number of articles printed this year: 15
Lucas Cordoba
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: Getting to learn
about different people during group interviews.
My advice for future Rampage Staff writers: Be on time with
deadlines, because it will create a good habit of getting work
turned in on time.
Sophia De Jesus
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: My favorite part was
writing about people’s lives during interviews. It was fun to have full
control of how I conveyed their story, and all of the interviewees
were really interesting to hear from.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: My advice would for
future writers would be to always write about something that you
enjoy because it makes the article come out way more entertaining.
Number of articles printed this year: 24
Dominic Desjardins
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: Being able to learn
about new things, keeping up with different activities, and seeing
what the future of PR will look like.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: Express yourself and
embrace the work. It’s a lot of work but the more you have fun with
it, it will be a good year.
Number of articles printed this year: 14
What does life after PR look like for you? I will be going to East
Texas Baptist University to study sports management while playing
hockey and lacrosse.
Allie Kisow
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: Being able to
express myself with whatever I decide to write each week.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: Write your article a few
days before the deadline. It saves a lot of time + you can go back and
change anything in your story before Friday.
Number of articles printed this year: Around 15
What does life after PR look like for you? I am going to Fordham
University in Manhattan, New York City. I will be majoring in film
and television and will most likely minor in Journalism.
Koen Sarver
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: My favorite part
about being on the RAMPAGE staff was the group interviews and
writing about them. Also, I like meeting new people throughout the
year.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: Meet the deadline and
just have fun and enjoy it.
Number of articles printed this year:
13 articles
RAMPAGE STAFF REFLECTIONS
RAMPAGE STAFF WRITERS TAKE THE
TIME TO SIGN OFF ONE LAST TIME.
Continued on next page.
Maggie Allwein
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff:I liked that even
though we were virtual for some time and also hybrid that we were
able to make the class so interactive.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: Write about what you
love! It gets boring writing about things that really don’t excite you
and you can tell when you are bored through your writing.
Abby Lane
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: I love reading what
everyone has written each week and slightly critiquing mistakes.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: I would suggest to just
have fun and don’t fret over the class. If you don’t enjoy writing
maybe try design or editing
Abby Moreland
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: My favorite part
about being on the Rampage staff is being able to collaborate with
others and hear such amazing ideas from such amazing people! It’s
so fun to hear what everyone is thinking and get some feedback for
your deadline, and that is my favorite part!
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: If you have something
you are really passionate about, write about it. I loved writing my
fashion articles because that is my passion, so find your niche and
write what makes you happiest!!
Number of articles printed this year: 31 articles.
Christian Wolf
Favorite part of being on the Rampage Staff: Each week having
the ability to compete for a spot in the Rampage and seeing your
name in print.
Advice for future Rampage Staff Writers: Get each article in on
time in order to ensure that you have a chance to be printed; articles
submitted late usually don’t get in.
Number of articles printed this year: 4 or 5
What does life after PR look like for you? Majoring in accounting
at Penn State University.
Every day there’s something new
To write about, just ask my staff—
They call themselves the Rampagers—
They’re the ones looking for front pagers—
The ones behind the scenes,
Behind the bylines
Behind the blinds
Seeking truth, seeking fun,
Something worth reading for everyone.
It’s the attraction of Newness that ignites their whim
The allure of the unique that really makes their heads spin,
For without that element of new,
What is there to do?
What is there to say?
What is there to print
When the deadline looms and the time has gotten away—
Something New is there to grab hold
And turn the old into a brand new Thing—
A Thing that
Sings
That
Stings
That
Brings
A New Twist to the otherwise part of life
We may have missed.
The Rampage Staff does
This
And so much more—
I know this for a fact
Because I’m the teacher behind the scenes,
Behind the blinds,
Behind
THEIR
Bylines
Watching the symphony of words take
Shape
With each story they make.
It’s a symphony of
Headlines
And deadlines
And
Newness…
Always
Newness.
Everyday there’s something
New.
Just ask my staff
And they will be sure to tell you.
Just as I will be sure to say the
Same.
An Ode to Newness, A Poem Dedicated to the Rampage Staff of 2021
Written by Journalism Teacher & Advisor Mrs. Harshman
THANKS FOR
READING
THE
RAMPAGE!
SEE YOU IN
SEPTEMBER!
