Pinelands Prefers: Polls, Surveys, and Contests
Your 5 Year Old Self
TWR writers asked students and staff what they would tell their 5 year old selves about 2020.
"Buckle down and keep your friends and family close." -- Mr. Troy Henderson
“I would tell my 5 year old self to not take family for granted, or things you experience, because it might not always be the same way.” -- Alyssa Davis, Class of 2021
"It was the worst group project ever " -- Mr. John Tierney
"It has been a terrible mess, but good friends, family, love and a sense of humor help you through." -- Mrs. Sherry DiMeglio
" It will seem at first like things are just simply awful, but if you look at the big picture of things, there are lessons we have learned this year that we otherwise might not have learned. " -- Lilly Maleski, Class of 2023
"I wouldn't. She would freak." --Carolyn Kobilnyk, Class of 2021
"I would make sure I told my 5 year old self that during the trying year of 2020 to try to be as kind and patient as possible. I would also recommend stocking up on free weights and toilet paper. All of these things will be necessary." -- Mr. Joe Radice
" You cannot do anything with your friends that you go to school with. Also, you can't go to school without a mask." -- Andrew Saenger, Class of 2023
"I would tell myself that this year is full of suprises and to love your family as much as possible." -- Mason Leiter, Class of 2021
"Life is going to be hard and will go through challenges, but you can make it through. " -- Jordan Otto, Class of 2023
"Cooties are real. Stay away from them. And protect yourself always." -- Ms. Lee Anne LeCouter
"Put your seatbelt on and hold on tightly." -- Mrs. Joann Fella
"It will be terrible but you'll find yourself along the way." -- Gabriella DiMauro, Class of 2021
"Stock up on tp and hand sanitizer." -- Daniel Pomponia, Class of 2023
"Invest in Netflix, toilet paper, and Zoom. The year's gonna be bad." -- Philip Barker, Class of 2021
"Believe it or not, you'll be allowed to stay home from school all the time, but you won't want to do it!" -- Mr. Matt Maleski
"To cherish time with our family because a virus will be going around that will change everything ." -- Amanda Hansen, Class of 2021
"It’s not good buddy. Better start practicing your fort making. You are going to be spending a lot of time at home." -- Mr. Shaun Wells
"I would tell my 5 year old self that it is a very strange time, but always think positive. " -- Danielle Hammond, Class of 2021
2021, Here We Come
TWR sent out survey questions to students and staff about resolutions and hopes for 2021. Here's what the readers told us.
What is your hope for 2021?
"A calmer and safer world for all children." -- Ms. Brenda Green
"That we can have some resemblance of normalcy and have a quiet year to be honest." -- JJ Ferguson, Class of 2023
"To have a lot of fun and to make the most of it no matter the situation." -- Mason McMullan, Class of 2021
"My hope is for healing and that our nation can rebound from this pandemic." -- Mrs. Lauren Coia
"My hope for 2021 is that the COVID regulations will start to become more flexible so that people can live their lives as they did before the virus took over. Also I hope that in the fall I am successful at college and love the experience and opportunities college has to offer. " -- Marlee Tharp, Class of 2021
"To hopefully slowly ease back into normal life and hopefully it goes better than 2020." -- Jenna Lewis, Class of 2023
"That SURVIVOR resumes filming in Fiji!" -- Mr. Don Whiteman
"That it will better than 2020." -- Dharma Voss, Class of 2023
"All students and staff return to school FULL TIME!!!!!" -- Mrs. Katherine Maxwell
"To succeed with YouTube, save money, and become a vet assistant then vet tech." -- Jordan Swartz, Class of 2021
""My hope for 2021 is that the world will be kinder and nicer especially after hand that 2020 has dealt us." -- Mrs. Christina Sotak
"It won't suck." -- Shawn Laning, Class of 2022
"For everyone to stay safe and healthy and that we can get back to normal." -- Mrs. Maureen Neuner
"Go to college to do video design." -- Nick Vasquez, Class of 2021
Do you have a resolution for 2021? If so, what is it?
"My New Year’s resolution is to get better at saving my money instead of shopping all the time." -- Paula Handel, Class of 2021
"My resolution for 2020 is to take more time for myself. " -- Mr. Joe Treen
"My resolution for 2021, is to continue to grow as a person and educator." -- Mrs. Sarah Ervin
"I don't do resolutions. Promises made to oneself shouldn't be tied to a holiday they should be tied to a desire for change." -- Mr. Chris Lysokowsky
"Get to my goal weight and begin incorporating exercise in my week (personal). Find a way to better engage with students who are remote and hybrid (professional)." -- Ms. Melissa Thompson
"Stay healthy." -- Ms. Peggy Gotti
"To get in more exercise so I can get fit." -- Matthew Striiker, Class of 2021
"Not so much a resolution, but I want to continue to balance work and family. I have been blessed with more time at home with my son (17 months) and I have a daughter on the way in April. I plan to continue to find time for my family as well as continue to work to grow in my profession." -- Mr. Dan Mulligan
"Probably to not wait until the last minute to turn in assignments, and to start doing them way before the due date." -- Caleigh Johnson, Class of 2021
"Start working out more." -- Elizabeth Mitchell, Class of 2022
TWC ROAR Staff Pet Contest
Our first WILDCAT ROAR "Pinelands Prefers" contest is to match the teacher with his/her/their furry (or feathered) friends. The person with the most correct answers will wiln a gift card. In the event of a tie, the person who submits first will win.
Check out the gorgeous cats, dogs, and barnyard beauties! Good luck!
Pinelands Prefers Poll
Below you will find the results of poll questions selected to be included in this edition.
Click through the image carousels that follow to see the differences and similarities between student and staff responses.
Is THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS a Halloween movie, a Christmas movie, or an all year round movie?
2. What is your preferred hot beverage establishment?
3. Is Fettuccine Alfredo really just macaroni and cheese?
4. If you had to choose one of the following options to stream your programs for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
5. Would you rather perform at the Super Bowl halftime show or play football in the Super Bowl?
6. Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?
7. Which do you prefer, salsa or guacamole?
8. Which was your favorite question?