MODEL UN- JOIN THE CLUB!

 

MODEL UNITED NATIONS- SHS

by Clara De Leon

September 30, 2024

Model UN, also referred to as MUN (Model United Nations), is a club made up of students hoping to learn more about the United Nations. It is an “international relations debate that allows students to act as diplomats, ambassadors, and heads of state of a nation”. Delegates (People participating in MUN) will have to “research topics, imagine solutions, debate with their fellow delegates, reach compromises, and arrive at resolutions that may solve some of the foremost problems facing the globe today”. This trip will take place in Washington DC where students will be able to meet new people, expand on public speaking skills, visit DC, and explore new culture. If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to contact deleonc@students.sparta.org. Our interest meeting will be taking place October 2, Lunch A and B in room 213. Feel free to stop by to hear more about the club. 

https://naimun.modelun.org/overview

Activity Fair in the MRC for Suicide Awareness

Activity Fair in the MRC for Suicide Awareness

By Clara De Leon

9/26/2024

As many know, September is the month for Suicide Awareness. Keeping this in mind, it is important to take this topic seriously and have a safe environment to share feelings and emotions as they come. To help combat these stressors/negative feelings and give students a place to find help, the Sparta High School Align Wellness Center held an Activity Fair, September 25 during lunch. 

They offered multiple different stations regarding physical wellness, mental health, and coping skills. They had yoga, bracelet making, and breathing exercises for the students to do. Students were also able to go around the stations and get signatures from the teachers whilst participating in activities to gain more entry tickets in the prizes offered. These prizes included 2 Pet Portraits painted by Mrs. Mase, A chance to be the weather person on the Scoop, A Wooden shelf, 2 tickets to the musical, and 1 item of School Spirit. However, beyond just getting a chance to win a prize, students were able to gain knowledge on useful skills they can use and destigmatize the topic of mental health. 

 

Sparta Football Wins Big Over Newton

Julia Miller

https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexchiongphoto/albums/72177720319099240/

NEWTON, NJ - On Friday, September 20, Sparta's and Newton's football teams challenged each other. It was an intense game, with great enthusiasm by the crowds for both Sparta and Newton. The Braves hosted the game, and Sparta won 39-7. 

Spartan Head Coach Marchiano said, "It was a good team win, and the kids worked very hard for it."

Sparta immediately set the tone for the game, starting with an opening kick touchdown by Christian Brevig. 

Sparta's QB Shane Hoover, threw for 156 yards connecting 15 times on 22 attempts with three touchdowns.

Brady Shagawat scored twice, rushing for 116 yards  on 24 carries.   Hoover targeted Shagawat twice for 37 yards, including a run into the endzone.

Le-Shem Little, Luke Doster each crossed the goal line.  Doster had four catches for 27 yards, Little snagged two for 66 yards. 

Hunter Chlodnicki stood out on defense with 9.5 tackles, also being named Player of the Game by Big State Sports. 

The defense was solid throughout the game, only allowing seven points. Ryder Chlodnicki, right guard, had some key blocks for the Sparta offense. 

Sparta's record stands at 3-1. The next home game will be Friday, September 27.  It is Homecoming and senior recognition night for the Marching Spartans.

THE MARCHING SPARTANS TAKE THE FIELD

 THE MARCHING SPARTANS TAKE THE FIELD

By Haley Erickson

9/20/2024

The Sparta High School Marching Band is entering a new ERA. The Marching Spartans have joined a new competition circuit this year, moving from Tournament of Bands last year to US Bands.  For the last four years, this band has performed a variety of incredible shows that Sparta High School students have had the pleasure to view during home football games. One of which (Fosse 2022) broke TOB records in the 2A class. 

This summer, the band worked very hard and practiced for many hours to learn their 2024 show, “Star Crossed”. This show portrays the story of Romeo and Juliet with many classical pieces such as Mozart's “Lacrimosa” and Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet”, as well as many fun pop tunes, like Taylor Swift’s “Love Story”, and “Young” by Fun. The band finally got to see the payoff of all their hard work Saturday, September 14th when they competed in their first competition, Sparta’s very own “Spartan Showcase”. One of the biggest joys the band can experience is the opportunity to play in front of an energetic audience. The Marching Spartans look forward to the next few home games and the competition circuit ahead. 

 

SHS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

(Photo from spartahighschoolvolleyball instagram)

SHS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: CAN YOU DIG IT?

by Clara De Leon

9/20/2024

  As Fall Sports begin, the Sparta Girls Volleyball team is continuing to prove their successes

haven’t come by mistake after playing Roxbury on September 19. 

Through an incredible match led by captains Tara Keller, Aralyn Saulys, and Giselle Faria, Sparta Girls volleyball team was able to take a 2-0 win. With Lea Tsamadias’ incredible save for the ball alongside Tara Keller's amazing hits, the team was able to lead the game. As well as the fact that it is the libero’s (Alexia Hill) first time coming into the role as a junior. 

When asked for a success in the game she claims that “Roxbury is a good team”, therefore being able to get a “lead early on” as Giselle Faria said truly advanced the team towards their win. Faria also shares that the support they hold for each other helps them keep high energy. They continue to cheer for each other regardless of win or loss which demonstrates the support they have and the true friendship seen between them. Coach Jozefczyk also believes they “utilized all offensive weapons” which further excelled them in the game. She claims it was a true team effort which led to a great job passing, accuracy from setters, and amazing hitters. Following this, the team truly deserved their win and are set to play at Demarest (Tournament) this Saturday at 10 am. 

SHS GIRLS SOCCER

Sparta Girls Soccer 

By: Abby Connors

The Sparta High School Girls Soccer team are coming off a very successful season last year with winning the Hunterdon Warren Sussex County tournament and finishing the season with an overall 14-3 record. They look to continue their success into the 2024 season with a far run in both the county and state tournaments. The team started the season ranked #12 in the state of New Jersey and opened their season with a 1-0 win against Morris Knolls. 

The Girls Soccer team currently has a record of 4-1. Following Morris Knolls, Sparta lost to #10 ranked team in the state Randolph 3-2, followed by defeating Mount Olive 4-1. Most recently Sparta defeated #7 ranked team in NJ Chatham in Overtime 2-0. They play Kittatinny next on Thursday September 19.

 (Rocco Cortese- photo credit)

A Look at Sparta High School Seniors' Traditions for Class of 2025 Modern Memory Making

 

A Look at Sparta High School Seniors' Traditions for Class of 2025

Modern Memory Making

by Julia Miller

(Article originally published in TAP INTO SPARTA 

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/sparta/sections/education/articles/a-look-at-sparta-high-school-seniors-traditions-for-class-of-2025)

PublishedSeptember 14, 2024 at 1:19 PM

Last UpdatedSeptember 14, 2024 at 1:19 PM

SPARTA, NJ - As the 2024-2025 school year begins, rising seniors face their last year of high school before going off to college. Seniors have created traditions commemorating and celebrating their last year together. 

In the beginning of the school year, seniors typically do a “senior sunrise.” Upperclassmen will wake up early, drive to school, and take pictures with the sky. This tradition is usually done in front of a football field or in a parking lot. 

At Sparta High School, this tradition takes place in a parking lot in Station Park. At Newton High School, this practice takes place in front of their football field. Seniors sometimes paint jeans or sweatpants for these photos, writing “Senior Year” or adding shapes and symbols. 

Another senior year activity is car painting. Seniors buy chalk markers and decorate their cars with saying such as: “Class of 2025,” “senior year,” or “last year.” Some include their school's logos, or just decorate them to look cute.

A common practice that is also seen by seniors today is senior backpacks where students wear backpacks designed for younger children. It is a funny way for seniors to reminisce on their childhood, by getting a backpack they likely would have when they were in elementary school, such as Hello Kitty or Minecraft. 

These traditions are not only for the beginning of the school year. Seniors continue with fun activities and practices throughout the school year. “Senior skip days,” where  as the name suggests, seniors miss school, choose an activity and spend their day together participating in that activity. This happens a few times throughout the year. In the winter, seniors typically take the train to see the Christmas tree in New York City. 

These practices are followed by many seniors throughout the country. It gives them ways to enjoy their last year of high school before they’re off to college. Congratulations to the class of 2025!

Editor's Note: Please enjoy this article written by TAPinto Sparta intern, Sparta High School student Julia Miller.