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Volume XLX, No. 4 North Forsyth High School Winston-Salem, NC December 2009 The holidays are officially here, which means that several organizations are in need of assistance. Shipping toys to children who will not have presents under their Christmas trees and aiding cooks who provide food for the homeless are common ways in which people volunteer. The Forsyth Humane Society is also in need of volunteers to assist them in caring for animals. One way is by donating a doghouse that is in good condition. This will help unsheltered dogs from getting wet and cold from the wind on Christmas, while humans snuggle with their families in front of a fire. FHS also needs temporary foster homes for the holidays. Some of the animals are recuperating from injuries, while others just do not have a place to go. The Forsyth Humane Society’s address is 61 Miller St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27104, and the phone number is (336) 721-1303. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Greensboro, NC desires helpers who will help sort and distribute toys with them. There are also several stores where toys can be bought and placed inside of a box. Toys “R” Us, Creekside Bowling, and Panche Salon and Day Spa are a few businesses where toys can be dropped off. If physically volunteering does not seem appealing, there are other ways to assist. Donating money or just visiting a lonely, elderly neighbor on Christmas Day is a simple way in which joy can be brought to someone. Lend a Hand for the Holidays Darron Daniels This merchandise promotes breast cancer awareness within younger generations. The federal government issued new guidelines for breast cancer screening. According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, up to fifteen percent of malignant tumors are not detected by a mammogram. The guidelines recommend that women with no cancer risks screen biannually and start at the age of fifty instead of the current age of forty. The reason for this change is to avoid unnecessary testing and radiation exposure for women. According to Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, “The cancer screenings have caused a great deal of confusion and worry among women and their families across this country.” She pointed out that these guidelines support an outside independent panel of select doctors but not the Obama Administration. One out of every eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Mrs. Doby, the Allied Health instructor at North, says, “I think if insurance companies stop paying for mammograms before the age of fifty we are going to see a rise of breast cancer related deaths. I have a thirty-one year old neighbor with two small children who was just diagnosed with breast cancer; where does she fall into this?” “I think people are making too big of a deal of this. They should do what they think is best for themselves,” says Mrs. Monroe. These guidelines were created to benefit women, but are they helping or hurting? Keep-A-Breast.com Moriah Gendy Save a Breast, Check Yourself Don’t be afraid to help others during the holiday season. http://www.solihulladvocacy.org.uk/images/ Find out who North’s most “beautiful” people are on pages 4 and 5. What made the best Christmas gift ever? Vikings reveal theirs on page 6. A Very Hamlet Christmas Morgan Reynolds Cast Members Gertrude - Dionna Daniel Ophelia - Eliza Albritton Uncle Claude - Clay Reese Hamlet - Austin Holdren Horatio - Brandon Blakeney Santa/Dad - Kevin Bryan Wiseman 1 - Paul Freeman Wiseman 2 - Michael Gunsallus Wiseman 3 - Chad Cartwright Chorus/Mary - Heather Ledford Chorus/Joseph - Trent Tillman Chorus/Elf - Josie Edwards Chorus/Boy - Michael Gunsallus Chorus/Reindeer - LaTasha Spruill Chorus/Old Man - Tristan Hicks Chorus/Girl 1 - Elissa Key Chorus/Girl 2 - Sara Rasnick Chorus/Party Guest - Ashley Harris Chorus/Party Guest - LeeAnna Kincaid Chorus/Party Guest - Courtney Perdue Chorus/Party Guest - Sabrina Brown Chorus/Party Guest - Emily Kincaid Chorus/Party Guest - Gabby Schiller Chorus/Party Guest - Angelique Robinson Crew Stage Manager - Ebonie Mitchell Assistant Stage Manager - Jakob Black Lightboard Operator - Ashley Caulfield Backstage - Seqouia Pettigrew and Amy Whitman Several characters confront Hamlet, played by Austin Holdren, about his Christmas spirit. Party guests surround Uncle Claude, standing in front of the fireplace. The 3 Wisemen admire Mary, played by Heather Ledford, and her baby. A Very Hamlet Christmas, written by North’s own Teri Beadle, was performed by several of North’s talented actors and actresses on December 10th, 11th, and 12th. Students who achieved honor roll were permitted to attend dress rehearsal on December 9th during 7th period. The play, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, featured Austin Holdren as Hamlet. Hamlet lost his holiday cheer and was visited by three phantoms who helped him recover his Christmas spirit. M. Reynolds M. Reynolds M. Reynolds
