This summer, some of the French students will be traveling abroad to visit la France! After a three year hiatus of French trips, the department and all involved are very excited about this opportunity.

The tour will be ten days long with two days built in for travel. Because of airline policies, all members must be tested for Covid before they depart. The current options for a “Travel” certificate from Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires Étrangères includes “a vaccination certificate showing full vaccination, a France-issued certificate of medical reasons for not being vaccinated, and a certificate of recovery from COVID-19: a positive test conducted in France between 11 days and 6 months prior.”

The group’s plan is packed full of exciting sights and scenery. Starting on June 12, they will tour all over France and even visit Spain for a bit. Their flight goes from Philadelphia to Toronto and then finally to Paris. They start off their journey with a French promenade and take the TGV (the train à grande vitesse or a high-speed train) to the south coast of France. There they will cross the Spanish border for a short time. Back in France, they will visit a medieval fortress in Carcassonne, a city in the southernmost district of France. Along the way, they will also see some ancient Roman architecture. In Nice, France, they will visit a perfume factory, or as the French say, “une usine de parfum.” On the morning of June 22 , they will fly home from Nice.

Every student going on this trip has been signed up since the fall of 2019 and is very excited to actually be going this year. Accompanying Madame Bailey will be Mrs. Stevens as another chaperone. Along with them will be 7 students, both juniors and seniors. These students are Ainslee Martin, Laurin Still, Maggie Stevens, Ajla Salkić, Zoe Collins, Eric Martin, and Jessie Rounce. If you want to be one of these students in the future, contact Madame and ask about how that can happen. Good luck to our French-bound travelers. Bon Voyage!

Source:https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coming-to-france-your-covid-19-questions-answered/#sommaire_3

The teachers at Boiling Springs High School have been caught lying! In a horribly coincidental series of events, each of the teachers listed below have been caught sharing three crazy facts about themselves. Can you figure out what two things are true and which one is the lie? Good Luck! (Answers at the end)

1. Ms. Bozart

   1. I worked on a presidential campaign after college.

   2. I was a political speech writer before becoming a teacher.

   3. I spent a semester during college traveling the world as part of the semester at a sea program.

2. Mr. Beardmore

   1. I was driving and got into an accident before I had my license.

   2. I have worked at Boiling Springs my whole career.

   3. I got in a fight with a Boiling Springs basketball player when I was in high school on another team.

3. Mme Bailey

   1. I can touch my tongue to my nose.

   2. I had to get brain surgery when I was three years old.

   3. I have been to France ten times.

4. Mrs. Mersch

   1. I eat at McDonald’s once a week.

   2. I can milk a cow.

   3. I have driven a corvette.

5. Mr. Boyle

   1. I can dunk a basketball.

   2. I enjoy playing the guitar.

   3. I like watching movies.

6. Mrs. McCarney

   1. I have seen the Eiffel Tower.

   2. I have seen the Berlin Wall.

   3. I have seen the London Bridge.

7. Mrs. Lay

   1. I went skydiving over the Alps.

   2. I lived in Italy for six months.

   3. I was a cheerleader when I was in school.

Highlight text below to see answers!

Answers: 1-c. 2-b. 3-c. 4-a. 5-a. 6-b. 7-c.

by Robbie Ansley

The Wizard of Oz is a tale of friendship and love, as Dorothy Gale gets whisked away to the mystical land of Oz. She is helped by a good witch named Glinda, a Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion, along with her trusty dog, Toto, to reach the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz for help. In this interview, the principal characters will be asked some hard-hitting questions that are sure to interest all of our readers.

First we interviewed Dorothy Gale, played by Brianna Errington.

Interviewer: If you were a telemarketer, what would you sell?

Dorothy Gale: I would talk about my farm, and sell the fresh meat and produce from it.

I: What’s your shoe size?

DG: Size two, I’m surprised that the Wicked Witch of the East and I had the same size.

Next, we interviewed the Tinman, played by Robbie Ansley.

I: Favorite oil brand?

Tinman: I swear by Olive Oil, personally. Really loosens up the joints beautifully.

I: How’s your Munchkin Maiden been doing lately?

TM: Unfortunately she’s moved on. Her mother arranged a marriage with the President of the Lollipop Guild. But, I’ve had a change of heart myself, and I’m focusing more on ruling Oz.

Afterward, we interviewed Scarecrow, played by Molly Myers.

I: How is Mrs. Field Mouse doing?

Scarecrow: She’s actually doing quite delightfully, she’s munching on hay as we speak.

I: If you actually could scare birds, what birds would you rather scare than crows?

SC: Red Herons. I like the ring of the name.

Then we interviewed the Cowardly Lion, played by Gabrielle Schoenfelt.

I: What is your greatest fear?

Cowardly Lion: Rabbits, rabbits, sudden noises, dark places, rabbits and pretty much anything unexpected.

I: How’s your perm holding up?

CL: It gets a little flat some days, but I keep it maintained. The beauticians of Oz work wonders.

Glinda, played by Jenna Green, was interviewed next.

I: How does it feel to be betrayed by the Wizard of Oz?

Glinda: It hurts tremendously.

I: Why did you have to make Dorothy an enemy of the Wicked Witch of the West when you could have just helped her?

G: Because she needed to know the true meaning of friendship.

Mr. Lockhart never wanted to be an earth science teacher.

Originally, he had his sights set a little higher and wanted to pursue an astronomy degree at Penn State University. “I never took the class,” he replied when asked if he enjoyed learning about earth science when he was in high school. He went on to change his mind later, though, claiming that the lifestyle of an astronomer just wasn’t for him.

Today, he teaches at Boiling Springs High School, a job he has had for many years. His favorite unit to teach is Rocks and Minerals, an opinion most of his students would probably share. We asked Mr. Lockhart what the title of his class’s magazine would be if he had one, to which he answered “Earth: Love it Cause’ You Can't Leave it.” Trademark acquisitions for this title are currently in process.

Limestone, a commonly-found specimen of our local environment and a rock with much variety also happens to be Mr. Lockhaert’s favorite. He admires its differing representations in nature, from caverns and caves to mountains and cliffs. When asked about some other interesting news in his field today, he referred to the geomagnetic storm incident with Starlink’s satellites. More information about this event can be found here:https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/09/spacex-losing-starlink-satellites-due-to-geomagnetic-space-storm.html.

This is Mr. Lockhart’s last year teaching at Boiling Springs, but surely not his last year of earth science. Throughout his retirement, Mr. Lockhart plans to donate his extra time to getting involved at the Whitaker Center and focusing more on public educational resources. He also plans to continue spending his time as Soup Kitchen’s lead singer.

Though he will miss his position here at the Boiling Springs High School, he is excited to shift into something new. He also encourages any students interested in earth science to look into the many local collegiate resources and so on that are available in our area. If that doesn’t work, astronomy is always an option.

Over the past couple of months, many members of the Boiling Springs High School Band have participated in or auditioned for bands on the district, regional, or state level. Run by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), these bands essentially take musically inclined students from schools across the state of Pennsylvania and run a number of festivals showcasing their talents in one of four types of bands: Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chorus.

But how does the process of getting into one of these bands work, and what benefits does it give students to audition for them? Here’s some more information on the audition and performance process for these bands, and why even trying out for one of these bands can be a fun, helpful experience for those who partake in them.

As of this year, auditions for the District 7 Bands (the district Boiling Springs High School is in) have already passed, with Chorus auditions in November, Band and Orchestra auditions in December, and Jazz Band auditions in January. All students within the band programs of these schools have the opportunity to audition in any of these fields, provided they can play an instrument associated with the band they want to audition for. If a student passes their district audition, they will play in a select district-wide band with other chosen students at a festival a couple of months after their audition, and in turn will audition for regional band at that event. Lastly, all students who pass their audition for regionals will face the same festival process again, this time auditioning for a final all-state band. The only band that doesn’t fit this formula is Jazz Band, which jumps straight from the district level to the state level and holds its state auditions separately from its district festivals.

According to Dave Yinger, director of BSHS’s concert, jazz, and marching bands, these auditions can pose a healthy challenge for the students involved.

“In most cases, the audition music is more difficult than the students are able to play,” says Mr. Yinger. “Working at something that is above their level of play stretches their skills and leads to vast musical improvement, regardless of whether or not the audition is successful.”

And to Yinger, a “successful” audition isn’t always the incentive to try out for these bands. “Obviously, the hope is that [the audition] IS successful, but philosophically I am more concerned with the overall process of the students setting goals and working to achieve them.”

Another appealing aspect of these festivals is the social network they expose to young musicians. “The environment is so exciting,” states Elizabeth Carvell, a trumpet player for both District Band and District Jazz. “These people are genuinely excited to make district band or jazz band, and we care about and support each other when we have doubts and give each other confidence.”

In essence, these bands offer opportunities for students to push themselves beyond what they feel they may be capable of, and to inspire them to explore music further as an art, as a skill, and as a community. And to Mr. Yinger, that’s what matters most about this program. “I am so proud of my students for their dedication and commitment to the process of PMEA auditions and festival participation. They are developing life-long musical knowledge, memories, friendships and contacts through these experiences, and I can’t think of a better representation of students from our band program than the ones who we have doing it.”

For more information about the PMEA bands, go to https://www.pmea.net/, or http://www.pmeadistrict7.org/ for information specific to the district Boiling Springs resides in.

Boiling Springs High School’s Gender Sexuality Alliance Club, or GSA, is holding a bake sale spanning the final days before Christmas break. Each day of the fundraiser will have a “feature” baked good, with all goods being sold between the price of $1.00 - $4.00 per item. Proceeds will be going towards the club to help support future local and national LGBTQ+ charity fundraisers.

Bake Sale times will be between Resource and all Lunch periods from December 20th to December 22nd in Zone’Smart. All goods from the bake sale will be made using the kitchen of the Vegetable Hunter, a vegan restaurant in Carlisle. Their website can be found here.

A Bubbler Central Special Report

Written by Robbie Ansley, Conner Petula, and Kathryn Felix

December 3, 2021

General Information

Boiling Springs’ fall play, Fairy Tale Courtroom, has wrapped up its rehearsals and is scheduled for performances today and tomorrow night at 7:30 P.M. This production puts a comical twist on traditional fairy tales and their characters by placing them in the scenario of a courtroom melodrama, in which two infamous villains will be tried: the Wicked Witch and the Big Bad Wolf. Once every eccentric witness gives their account of what happened, the fate of these two popular characters will be left for the audience to decide.

Tickets for the play can be purchased at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/57891 or at the door; for now, here’s some exclusive interviews with some of the people involved in making Fairy Tale Courtroom come to life.

Mr. Weary Interview

A short interview with Fairy Tale Courtroom director Mr. Weary unveiled some behind-the-scenes info about this year’s fall play.

Q: What made you choose this play?

A: I wanted to choose a play that was family friendly, to bring in kids to see what we offer for theater at BSHS. I wanted to make sure that we could do something that was within our timeline and also within our abilities and strengths.

Q: Do other schools' productions affect what we choose to do?

A: Not typically. Unless another school is doing the same show, on the same weekend, it doesn’t usually affect us.

Q. If you could be any character in the cast, who would you be?

A: I really like either the Wicked Witch or the Wolf. Not because they are leading parts, but because they aren’t who we think they are. They have another dimension to their story.

Q: What one theatrical role, if missing, would make the whole production fall apart the fastest?

A: The judge.

Q. Have you ever directed THIS play before?

A: I have not directed this one before.

Q. Is Fairy Tale Courtroom more fairy tale or more courtroom?

A: I think it’s a perfect 50/50 of both fairy tale and courtroom.

Q: If this play was a musical, what would the big number be and who would sing it?

A: I think if it were a musical, the big number would be “The Man With Many Wives…” and all of the women would sing it about Prince Charming.

Character Interviews

Our interviewers, while collecting information about the play, stumbled upon some of the lively characters. They were very eager to answer some questions of their own.

Q: Who is the most annoying person in the courtroom?

A: Scarecrow: The Flying Monkey. He reminds me of those pesky crows.

Big Bad Wolf: The Little Boy Blue. That little urchin is always a pain in my hairy side.

Defense Attorney: Defense, hands down.

Witch: That one brat, what’s her name…? Dorothy?

Prince: The mirror for not standing close enough to me.

Q: Who is the most handsome person in the courtroom? (Question donated by the Prince)

A: Scarecrow: The Judge probably has a great brain. Judges usually do. I think.

Big Bad Wolf: Little Red Riding Hood is awfully pretty.

Defense Attorney: Pig #3. He’s...nice.

Witch: The Prince! He’s a looker!

Prince: You are joking right? I mean, as if you have to even ask...

Q: Who is the most heinous villain, Witch or Wolf?

A: Scarecrow: The Witch, she hurt Dorothy after all...

Big Bad Wolf: THE WITCH! Akhem, I mean, the witch. She’s killed way more people than me anyway...

Defense Attorney: The Witch has had more victims.

Witch: Are any of us truly evil?

Prince: I’d have to say the Witch. She’s targeted my girlfriends in the past.

Q: If you could save only one kid, Hansel or Gretel, who would you choose?

A: Scarecrow: Gretel. I’m still holding out hope that she can grow up to be a nice girl just like Dorothy some day.

Big Bad Wolf: Gretel. She’s a girlboss just like me.

Defense Attorney: Gretel. Hansel is a lost cause.

Witch: Gretel. I saw myself as a role model to her.

Prince: Hansel. With my help, he’ll be a real player some day. I can tell.

Q: Do you believe in the Grimm Brothers?

A: Scarecrow: Are they similar to the Wizard?

Big Bad Wolf: No. They are dead.

Defense Attorney: Depends on the circumstances.

Witch: No. I don’t really believe in a higher power than me.

Prince: How would I look like a god if there were none to compare me to?

Stagehand Sidebar Interview

Stagehand: Jade Peffer

Q: What is your job as a stagehand of a play?

A: I make sure everything runs smoothly during the production, and if [anyone in] the stage crew or cast needs anything, I’m here to help with that. Also, for some of the plays I call the light cues up to the light box.

Q: How many other stagehands do you work with?

A: It all depends on the show… we use volunteers for our stage crew. For the show I just did (Willy Wonka Jr.), we had about 10 to 15 people.

Q: Is being a stagehand hard work?

A: Definitely. I’ve certainly put in a lot of hours into doing this, and it definitely takes a certain type of person.

Q: Does the stagehand ever take part in interacting with the audience, like the actors and actresses do?

A: Not normally… most of the time I just might help bring out set pieces with shows that have a lot of changing sets. For our production last year, though, I had to fill in for one of our cast members for a dance we had to do in the finale.

Q: Any last things you would like to add about being a stagehand?

A: It’s a really good thing to do if you’re interested in musical theater but don’t want to be in the show… It’s a good opportunity to have. That's why I got into it; I’m not a good singer or actor, but I still wanted to help out with the productions.

The Bubbler Central gives a special thanks to all our interviewees: Mr. Weary, Laurin Still, Sensi Messner-Baker, Robbie Ansley, Kathryn Felix, Jade Peffer, and Gabby Shoenfelt

October 8, 2021

by Kathryn Felix

The ritual Bubbler Homecoming was everything but traditional this year, kicking October off to a memorable start. Changes due to COVID-19 caused some annual customs to be removed and others replaced.

One of the first festivities, the 2021 Homecoming game paired the golded-out Bubbler football team against Trinity’s Shamrocks. The cheerleaders sparked crowd spirit from the student section, the band entertained at halftime, and Grace Willacy was crowned Homecoming Queen. Earlier that day at the lively pre-game pep rally, Eli Thompson was named Mr. Bubbler. The game ended in a triumphant win for Boiling Springs with a final score of 43-7.

The next day was filled with even more excitement as it marked the date of the much-anticipated Homecoming Dance held at Iron Forge Elementary School. In preparation for the event, the student council met to discuss potential revisions and decide on a theme. They eventually settled on “Hollywood,” the idea responsible for the many dazzling gold decorations, bags of popcorn, and even a red carpet leading into the dance.

Opinions about the dance were varied. Many students who attended claim to have liked the theme and believe it added a touch of fun to the evening. Others commented on the music, debating various opinions of liking it, not liking it, and not caring either way. In general, they thought the music needed to be louder, especially when concerning the newer addition to the Bubbler Homecoming celebration.

To make the Homecoming dance a safer, more enjoyable experience, half of the party was offered outside. Attendees could navigate to and from the building as they liked and get the most out of their experience. This new addition became a popular, well accepted idea by those who utilized it – and also those who planned for it. The student council is now very interested in making this notion return for future dances.

Remaining the same, however, were many indoor traditions. A crowd of people gathered around the DJ to work up a sweat by hopping up and down like yo-yos while a pretty archway for pictures stood off to the side. Even before the dance, the long-lasting tradition of getting pictures taken at the Children’s Lake surely filled many student’s Instagram feeds with posts of photobombing ducks for many days after.

What was most memorable about this year’s Homecoming night, however, was most assuredly the water bottle debacle. Water bottles, originally provided as refreshments at the dance, wound up being used for quite a different purpose as they ended up showering the students on the indoor dance floor. Reactions to the waterfall were mixed.

“What possessed them to do that?” Junior Robbie Ansley jokingly added in a conversation about the event. Short-lived yet certainly memorable, this excitement became the most popular topic anyone brought up about the dance after it ended.

The dance overall was a great success. The students and advisors who organized it got to exercise their expert planning capabilities and new attendants got to see what all the Homecoming fuss is really about. The student council ended up selling a grand total of 450 tickets, even with the exclusion of non-Bubblers attendants. Some students speculate that this is attributed to the Freshman and Sophomore classes both having their first official dance in the same year. Surely for all the grades, this dance offered a much-needed chance to get out and get involved with a major school event.

The 2021 Homecoming festivities were ones of breaking, keeping, and making new traditions. After a year-long hiatus, the planners could plan, the football team could play, and the students could dance. Those new to Homecoming got to try it out for the first time and seniors got their last farewell. Veterans of the dance encourage those not sure about attending to come for a much-needed change, a fun chance to hang out with friends, an opportunity to get all dressed up, a time to dance to some good music, and an activity to participate in school spirit.

If you have any questions about Homecoming or how to get involved for the future, feel free to contact Mrs. Pittman or any student council members you know for more information.