Ahr Stars Shine Bright at Spaghetti Dinner

Friday November 11, 2016 The Bishop George Ahr HS Volume 47 One Tingley Lane Number 1 Satoma Edison, New Jersey 08820 Newsmagazine Ahr Stars shine bright at spaghetti dinner

By: Simon Llaguno by a chromosome abnormality. She lives with two older siblings, Joseph On the 6th of October, students and Bridget, and her mother Patricia, and faculty worked together to host a 1991 alumna. the 20th annual Ahr Star Spaghetti After everyone enjoyed their Dinner. Since its inception 29 years meals, Principal Sister Donna Ma- ago, the Ahr Star program has de- rie Trukowski introduced the Ahr voted its time and effort to help Stars. Co-chairpersons Jude Roche change the lives of children in need. and Kelsey Kacsmar presented au- Each year, the community selects tographed soccer balls to each of two children with chronic illnesses. the children. The families also re- Throughout the year, the student ceived a football signed by the var- body raises funds to support these sity team, a basket of cookies, bal- families. loons, and an autographed photo of The school community chose the children themselves. Finley and two special children for this year’s Brianna accepted their gifts with big Spaghetti Dinner. Finley O’Neill, is smiles. The children’s parents were a 10-month old boy with the eighth emotional when they expressed their documented case of FATCO Syn- heartfelt gratitude for all who sup- drome. This rare disablity consists ported their cause. “Everyone was so of fibular apslasia, or an absence of giving and compassionate,” said Bri- Sr. Donna, Sr. Cyndi, Bishop Checchio and Ahr Star the fibula. Finley is the son of Phil anna’s mom, Patricia, “I have chills Chairs Kelsey Kacsmar and Jude Roche welcome Ahr Stars and Mary Ellen, a 1996 alumna, and even thinking about how wonderful Finey O’Neill and Brianna Feeney and their families to the the grandson of Mrs. Diane Ewing, a the students, staff and parents were.” dinner former English teacher at BGA. The Ahr Star families from previous (All images courtesy of BGA Publications) other Ahr Star is Brianna Feeney, a years also attended the event. Last bright seven-year-old with Pallister- year’s Ahr Stars, Tyler Eimont and their families to support Finley and portunity to give back to their com- Killian syndrome, a disorder caused Frankie Gagliano, were there with Brianna. Bishop James F. Checchio munity, but it is also rewarding for was also in attendance, along with the volunteers. “I love seeing the Ahr Ellen Ayoub, the Superintendent of Star families open their gifts,” said the Diocese of Metuchen. The din- junior Joo Eun Lim, “It makes me ner was only one of many examples realize how blessed I am.” of how Bishop Ahr exemplifies the Overall, the Ahr Star Spaghetti virtue of service. “It’s beautiful to Dinner turned out to be a great suc- show that the community is here for cess. The program raised over the families not only financially but $11,000 for the families. More im- emotionally and spiritually as well,” portantly, the community came to- Mrs. Williamson stated. gether to support Finley and Brian- This event has attracted many par- na. As the event illustrated, the Ahr ticipants throughout the years. This Star program truly emcompasses Left: Ahr Star chair Kelsey Kacsmar spends time with Liam year, 164 students and 64 faculty what the student body is all about - O’Neill members worked together to make caring about the community and Right: Senior Stephanie Corea served Spaghetti and Smiles to the dinner a success. The program coming together as one to support a guests at the Ahr Star Dinner not only gives the students an op- cause.

Inside... “Stranger Things” P.5 Did you know? (cont.) P.9 Sport Spotlight P.13 creative writing/art P.2 new faculty & staff P.6 what’s trending P.10 Girls Soccer P.14

Political perspective P.3 Homecoming P.7 “The Adamas Family” P.11 Football Season P.15

St. Timothy Award P. 4 Did you know? P.8 Mother Teresa P.12 Ads P.16

Every quarter the Satoma Newsmagazine holds a creative writing and art contest for students who wish to have their work published. The works displayed are the winners of the contest for the 1st quarter. Submissions were given numbers and voted on by the Satoma staff. Only after the winners were chosen were their names revealed to the staff in order to eliminate any bias.

Self Governed Flames By: Sydney Corio “Don’t think inside the box; don’t think outside the box. Don’t even consider the box as being part of the picture, because, and to be completely frank with you, there was never a box. Not when the world was created or when time began. People—man created the box to keep thoughts controlled. Rational. On their terms; by their defini- tion. “But, see, ideas we have are meant to be set free. A box of any material couldn’t dream of holding them. Our minds aren’t meant to be closed off; our thoughts aren’t meant to be controlled by a default setting of synthetic walls. They’re like…like flames, self governed flames that contain every creative fiber in our bones. Self governed flames that need so desperately to be released. To be ignited. “Although, and when fire gets to close too to objects not belonging to the elements of its own composure, it becomes contagious. Light a match and set your mind ablaze. Where is the fault in this? Let people imagine, let them dream! “I can promise you the best things in life lie beyond the box—entirely void of the box! The road to change, to the best we can be—it’s all cut out of sight by the box. “Throw the box away. Allow your head to run wild through the lands you’ve only seen in the midst of the night. Strike the match, set the town of shadows amongst the simmering light and burn that box down!”

Autumn Fox By: Senior Kyle Printon

Thank you to all who submitted and we encourage you to keep writing and Fire Dragon By: Junior Swapna Mannam submit new work for the next issue!

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Perspective 3 What should the president be focused on during the first term of office? Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler Vice Principal: Brian Brogno Evaluating Education and Equality Campus Minister: Sr. Cynthia In order to be able to fought for. tion should then flow into Marie Babyak Technology Coordinator: prioritize and follow through The unemployment rate their later years and carry on Michael Kowalczyk on principles that need to should be discussed and to at least highschool. be dealt with in the coun- handled to create a variety Investments in the Editor-in-Chief try, the president must be of new job openings such as Early Head Start–Child Care alexis swanson determined, dedicated, and investments in America’s Partnership program should involved with the people he infrastructure and advances also be increased, so that Photo Editor Isaac Scafe or she leads. to our research and technol- no family in America has America today needs this ogy, and hopefully gain the to pay more than 10 percent Copy Editors type of leader to address its United States a reputation as of its income to afford it. Kristel Domingo most prominent issues such the cleanest energy super- In additon to this, access to Editorial Editor as social justice, unemploy- power of the word. high-quality child care on Sydney Corio ment, the financial situation Alongside this, private college campuses should be Entertainment Editors of the country, and the idea tax systems for the wealthi- increased by serving an ad- Elizabeth Short & of education and who should est citizens and those that ditional 250,000 children. Dudley Engram be capable of accessing it. reward companies for shift- Sports Editors On terms of social jus- ing jobs overseas should Simon Llaguno & tice, the president should be eliminated completely. Jillian Ramirez stretch and protect immi- Therefore, the president Editorial Writer grants’ rights further and do should ensure that Ameri- Sydney Corio & everything to keep families can multimillionaires and Isaac Scafe together. They should strive billionaires are not paying Ads Designer for federal equality of all lower tax rates than middle Colleen Sharlow members of every commu- class families. nity and promote their rights Education should be Staff Artists Swapna Mannam & globally. Every individual’s available to every child in Kyle Printon right to vote as well as equal America—beginning with treatment for citizens in preschool—once they reach Justice must be upheld Staff Writers (All photos courtesy of Google Images) Justin Braine, Bridgette Favale, Puerto Rico should also be the age of four; this educa- Claire Froehlich, Jordan Goins, Thomas Knapp, Maia Lim, Megan Lim, Marjolein megaloudis, Philip Mezzacappa, Girley Oyola, Brianna Addressing the financial crisis Paredes, Nicole Petrick, Pamela Picerno, Laurel Prime, Mary Pucci, Another election, a brand faster our economy begins conflicts. One step towards Jude Roche new president in office. to recover. That means the resolving global issues is by Adviser: Amy Kate Byrne Countless hours spent by cost of living would de- helping out developing coun- candidates on the campaign crease as would the risk of tries and their economies. trail trying to sway poten- the debt situation spiraling By establishing free trade Vol. 47, No.1 tial voters towards their out of control. Wages would for those countries, their The Satoma Newsmagazine is side. The American citizens increase and we could be economies will grow out of a student publication which have decided who will be able to reduce the burden poverty, allowing them to fo- is the forum of expression for the president of the United for future generations. Why cus on education and health the student body at Bishop States for the next 4 years. wouldn’t the president’s benefits. If we want to keep George Ahr High School, But what should the first main focus be to reduce America safer, why not help One Tingley Lane, Edison, step be for our new com- the national debt and bring those countries in distress to New Jersey 08820. Letters to mander in chief? Where about a brighter America? forge better relations? the editor should be signed should their focus go? Almost every citizen in The president cannot ig- although names will be held It’s been awhile since the America also seems to be nore the main issues afflict- upon request. The Satoma last time America was debt worried about another hot ing the country. Newsmagazine is a member free, 1835 to be exact. Since topic: Financial Aid. It’s of the Quill and Scroll and the then our national debt has something everyone wants American Scholastic Press skyrocketed to the stagger- yet we have not been able Association. ing amount it is today (about to achieve it. The President $19.3 trillion at the end of has to discuss this topic of Phone: (732)-549-1108 the year). By no means can need,because everyone needs ext. 655 we become debt free in the it, but at what cost? matter of a presidential term Not only should the Presi- Email: [email protected] but future presidents should dent of the United States fo- focus on dwindling down cus on issues here in Amer- Web: www.bgahs.org/satoma. that number. The faster ica, but they should also jsp The debt must be that number goes down, the be concerned about global cleared

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 4 Service The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Students honored for service Flooding to give blood By: Jillian Ramirez Q: What does it take to make a blood drive successful? On Saturday, October 29th, members of NHS put together A: Obviously, in order to have a another successful fall blood drive successful blood drive, donors are in the main gym. From students to needed. We had plenty of donors parents, type A+ to O-, all came come out Saturday, from students out on Saturday morning to donate and teachers, to even people who to a good cause. The donors gave aren’t connected to BGA. Also, a one unit of blood each, which will great organizer like Mr. Roche and Award recipients with Bishop Checchio. a l l b e g i v e n t o l o c a l h o s p i t a l s . skilled personnel like that of the photo courtesy of BGA Publications A huge milestone was reached NY Blood Bank are very necessary. when they hit their 4000th donor By: Pamela Picerno nominated by their home parishes. after over 2 decades of blood drives. Q: Why would you recommend In addition, Michael also NHS member Brigid Moynihan The St. Timothy award is an received the St. Teresa of Calcutta donating? award given to high school juniors took time out of her hectic schedule award along with five other students to answer some questions for the and seniors who have leadership from the diocese. The award is A: Giving blood is so important roles and serve in their parish/ Satoma staff. because it really and truly does given to high school seniors who are school, set a positive example for witnesses to their faith because of save lives in a very tangible and their peers, and show Gospel values Q: What was it like organizing this concrete way. I donate because their Catholic morals and integrity event? through spirituality and service to and leaders in their parish or com- my mom has a blood disorder, others. munity. and if others hadn’t come out to On November 22, Bishop Chec- A: Organizing a blood drive is a donate, she probably wouldn’t Schilp summed up the Mass best fairly involved task that has to be chio gave the St. Timothy Award to when she said, “I felt honored to be be alive. It’s such an easy way teens throughout the Metuchen Dio- planned a fair amount in advance. t o m a k e a h u g e d i ff e r e n c e . part of such a large group of young The board of the fall blood drive cese. Five of these were Bishop Ahr people who do service to their students: Krystyna Ebert, Andrew has met once a week since the And if you missed donating this churches, schools, and communities. beginning of October to plan it. Michael, Robert Ammiano, Katie We all do service because we want past week, there will be 2 more Schilp and Jude Roche. Bishop Ahr We had to let students know that blood drives throughout the school to and we enjoy giving back, not there was a blood drive in the first nominated Ebert and Michael, while because we have to.” year! This means there are 2 more the remaining three students were place and then try to get either the opportunities to make a huge dif- student themselves or his or her ference! The next blood drive will Helping homeless with open arms parents to sign up. Most of the take place on Friday, December 5 work, however, was done by Mr. from 8:00am until 2:00pm in the By: Laurel Prime Babyak extorted the student and John Roche, who worked tirelessly Catanazaro Gym. Students may sign adult volunteers to go to TASK to to make the event possible. up for time slots earlier that week. On September 30, 11 Bishop Ahr bring the face of God to the people High School seniors accompanied they encounter there. They did just by the newly-appointed Director that – impacting the lives of over Ahr big, big open house of Catholic Identity, Father Keith 300 people. Darlene Slavick said of Cervine, and Deacon Rich Lutom- her time at the soup kitchen, “I never By: Kristel Domingo ski volunteered at TASK (Trenton thought a ‘thank you’ could mean school’s extracurricular activities Area Soup Kitchen), inundated by a so much. It was a great experience, On October 16, 2016, students, were also showcased during the profound desire to engage in a chari- both in reaching out and bonding.” faculty, and staff welcomed prospec- tour. In the cafeteria, booths stood table endeavor that would transcend “These people don’t have much, but tive students and their families to representing all the sports offered. themselves. what they had was so much kindness the fall open house. The families Coaches and players alike shared At the pre-soup kitchen prayer in their hearts. That’s most impor- took the opportunity to tour around information about tryouts, practices, and gathering, Sister Cynthia tant,” added Kaitlin Fermalino. the school and ask questions. They and more. Refreshments were also first went into the Little Theatre, served there. where Sister Donna and Sister Cyndi Joseph Cullinan spoke about A drive to warm hearts welcomed them, telling them a little the music department’s band and bit about the college preparatory choir, encouraging everyone from By: Alexis Swanson & high school and giving them a brief Justin Braine were brought to room 106 A. In this all musical backgrounds to join as room, whoever brought coats or introduction of what was to come. the choir shared a few songs. Lea Every student here knows how blankets were able to record what Current students then toured Gossett talked about the drama important service is to everyone in was brought, how many items there the families around the building, department and its three productions the community. The first of many were, and whether the donations showing them many facilities from a year, mentioning the upcoming service drives in the 2016-2017 were old or newly bought. The coats the technology-filled library to the fall play, The Addams Family. Some school year was hosted by CSAC. and blankets were then brought to Catanzaro gym, where the cheer- of the drama department members The coat and blanket drive took the van outside the school which leaders and gymnasts were showcas- played an improvisational game place the morning of September takes them to local shelters. The coat ing their skills. Teachers greeted the called “Freeze,” in which their skit 21 to the evening of September 24. and blanket drive was just one way families warmly as they trickled into to entertain the audience. Students Students and their families were for students to participate in service, the classrooms, where they gave an also shared about the various clubs able to donate any non-damaged as well as helping out the commu- overview of the curriculum. offered like Christian Social Action coats and blankets. All donations nity’s less fortunate. In addition to education, the Club, Ahr Star, and PINK Club.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Entertainment 5 Star Wars saga strikes again By: Jordan Goins tion regarding the plot has been Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Alan Tu- Forest Whitaker and Ellen DeGe- A year ago, around this time, leaked. The official synopsis of the dyk, and Mads Mikkelsen, as Chir- neres expressed their excitement for excitement was beginning to build movie keeps the idea of the plot rut Imwe, Baze Malbus, K-2SO, and the film. WithThe Force Awakens for the release of Star Wars: The pretty vague. But, it is known that Galen Erso, respectively. dominating the box office last year, Force Awakens. Yet again, excite- the film will follow the story of a Recently, the final trailer for the it is highly speculated that Rogue ment is currently building, as group of unlikely heroes, who band film was released and it has fans go- One will be a box office hit. myriads of Star Wars fans await together in order to steal the plans ing crazy. Even celebrities such as the release of another film. Last to the Death Star. This mission will year, on March 12th, 2015 a huge bring everyday people, who shoot announcement was made. It was for the stars together. As this group announced that the first Star Wars bands together, they will begin stand-alone movie would be entitled to realize that they are a part of Rogue One. The highly anticipated s o m e t h i n g g r e a t e r t h a n t h e m s e l v e s . film is to be directed by Gareth Star Wars fans already know Edwards, the mastermind behind a great deal about this “unlikely 2014’s Godzilla. Also on board group of heroes.” The casting for is Oscar nominee Chris Weitz, the film was announced at a Star who is responsible for the writing Wars celebration in Europe. Felicity of the 2015 remake of Cinder- Jones heads the cast as Jyn Erso, the ella. A few months after these daughter of Galen and Lyra Erso, announcements were made; the who puts behind her rocky past and fi l m b e g a n p r o d u c t i o n i n L o n d o n . gives herself to a greater cause. Lucasfilm has tried to keep the Diego Luna will appear in the flim plot details of Rogue One locked as Cassian Andor, a rebellion intel- down. However, as we draw nearer ligence officer who helps construct to the release date, more informa- the team. Rounding out the cast are Fighterjets soaring through the sky. All photos courtesy of Google Images The world before potter By: Mary Pucci tranger hings verse. The textbook is “written” by S T By: Elizabeth Short Potterheads rejoice! J.K. Rowl- Newt Scamander in 1927. While they believe is responsible for ing has announced a five film series the book is a textbook, the movie As most of the world already Will’s disappearance. Will’s friends, for her book Fantastic Beasts and chronicles his life as a magizo- knows, one of the summer’s hottest Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, who give Where to Find Them. For every- ologist and the magical species he shows was the Netflix breakout off a playful energy reminiscent of one confused as to how they could found in his travels. It narrows in show Stranger Things. Making third groups like the Goonies or the boys have possibly missed a Harry Potter on his New York travels and conflict in Netflix’s most watched list in the from Stand By Me, take up a search book, you didn’t, technically. J.K. between the muggle and magical thirty five days since its premiere of their own. In their travels, their Rowling released Fantastic Beasts community, or “No-Maj” and “Maj” on July 15, Stranger Things beats path coincides with that of a young and Where to Find Them in 2001 communities as this takes place in out many of Netflix’s most popular girl with a shaved head they find for Comic Relief. The book is a the United States. You can catch the shows. The show has averaged in wandering in the woods. They take textbook in the Harry Potter uni- first movie starting November 18th. at about 14.07 million viewers and the girl, curiously named Eleven, has already developed rabid fan under their wing. They quickly bases in and outside the US. Set discover that she has telekinetic in the early 1980s, the show drips powers and attempt to use them with nostalgia. The story follows to find their missing friend. What the events after the small town of happens next is a gripping, exciting Hawkins, Indiana is rocked by the story that leaves audiences hungry disappearance of local boy, Will for more. Winona Ryder gives an Byers. His mother Joyce, played by emotional, heartfelt performance, 80s movie veteran Winona Ryder, while the young actors bring hilar- is desperate in her search to find her ity and warmth to the entire show. son. Will’s brother, Jonathan, teams All eight episodes are available on up with two other teens, Nancy and Netflix, and thankfully, more are on Steve, to fight a mysterious creature the way.

Above: Newt Scamander and Credence cross the street on the look out for some of the creatures who have escaped and are roaming the city.

Right: Characters in Stranger Things search for clues about the missing boy.

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 6 Faculty The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11• 2016 New year, new faculty Spirituality in action Creating a cozy atmosphere for each of the classes. Father in addition to teaching, Mrs. Carrion Keith celebrated his first school is also in charge of the Hispanic wide Mass on November 1, for All Honor Society. Saints’ Day. Father Keith was asked In the short amount of time about what he likes about the school spent at our school, Mrs. Carrion so far, and he responded, “This is formed relationships with her stru- a great school, and anyone, who dents. She reccomends that they ask walks in the doors, can tell that we questions even if they’re nervous. are a family.” His favorite experi- Every language is difficult ence at the school so far was the to learn, even Spanish, but Mrs. Ahr Star Spaghetti Dinner about- Carrion always ensures that her which he commented, “Seeing so students are in the most comfortable By: jude roche many young adults supporting these By: isaac scafe learning enviornment. She hopes to Father Keith is one of the many two children, and their families, is Mrs. Maria Carrion recently replicate the same warm feeling she new faculty members of the Bishop truly moving.” Father Keith also joined the faculty and staff. Travel- encountered when she was adjusting Ahr Community. He is part of the celebrates daily Mass in the chapel, ing all over the school, Mrs. Carrion to her new surroundings with her Campus Ministry Team and works and he is always happy to see a new teaches Spanish to her students. But students. with Sister Cyndi, Sister Donna, face in there. Although he has only and Deacon Rich. Everyone had been part of the community for a Inspiring students to try the pleasure to meet him during few months, he feels welcomed and their orientation when he said Mass is excited to meet all of the students. Johnson enjoys a challenge, constantly reading murder mysteries and trying to solve complex puzzles. Culture in the classroom Similarly to her taste in books, The graduate at Yantai and then decided Usual Suspects, a mystery crime to travel to America for her Master’s thriller, is Mrs. Johnson’s favorite degree. Sha was accepted at Seton movie. Hall University where she studied The task of coming to a new Chinese Language and Culture school, whether you’re a student or Teaching. a teacher, is always nerve racking. The feeling of being a teacher is Mrs. Johnson has grown comfort- a process of creation, a process of able with her new surroundings. improving yourself constantly, and By: isaac scafe “It’s a warm and inviting environ- a process of communicating with Mrs. Agnes Johnson fills the ment. Everyone has been very help- young and energetic students to help vacant position of Honors and AP ful and supportive,” she said. them according to Sha Laoshi. She biology teacher. Hailing from Mis- As a teacher, Mrs. Johnson is By: maia lim says that she does not feel like a for- sissippi, Mrs. Johnson studied at always ready to be helpful and This year, the school acquired a eigner here because this is a country Howard University for her under- supportive toward her students. new Chinese teacher. Her name is of immigrants. “I came to America grad and the University of Califor- “Always try,” she advises. “Knowl- Ms. Sha Mei or as she would like to pursue my Master’s degree, to nia for her graduate. She taught an edge can be gained through failure everyone to call her, “Sha Laoshi”. enrich the academic background, Intro to Engineering and Physics lab but nothing is gained when you Laoshi means teacher in Mandarin. and to experience western culture. while in college. don’t try.” She teaches all Chinese courses here [The United States] is a very special as well as classes at St. Helena’s country with a diverse and melting Handing down a heritage two times a week. She came to this pot culture that I want to experi- high school and was able to have ence.” She knew nothing about versity with a Bachelors of Arts in the patience for her students whilst Bishop Ahr until our former Chinese Spanish with P-12 certification. Not managing a busy schedule. teacher, Dr. Jing, introduced her only did she receive a Bachelors, Ms. Sha was born in Zibo. a city when she was looking for a job. She she also has an Associates in Liberal in the Chinese province Shangdong. feels like coming here was decided Arts from Middlesex Country Col- She said, “China has changed a lot by destiny and even if you do not lege. Herrera wanted to come and since I was little.” This is very true believe in fate, Ms. Sha feels very teach here because of all the great as many structures have been devel- lucky to be teaching at Bishop Ahr. things she had read about Bishop oped over the years as new citizens Sha Laoshi decided to com- Ahr. She was born and raised in and visitors come into the country. bine language learning with Asian Guanajuato, Mexico. When she is Sha Laoshi grew up with her parents culture which encourages students not working she enjoys dancing and and older sister, speaking Mandarin not just to memorize characters, but painting. Whilst living in Mexico, as a primary language. to study and appreciate Chinese art By: philip mezzacappa Ruiz Herrera once won a Game Boy Our Chinese teacher was ac- and tradition. “I love the Bishop Señorita Elizabeth Ruiz Herrera Advance from a Pepsi competition cepted into Yantai University also Ahr atmosphere where the teachers is one of the new Spanish teach- by collecting stickers. Lastly, her in Shangdong Province. There she are all open-minded which is very ers. She teaches Spanish I Honors, advice to students is to never give studied Business for her Bachelor’s important. I am happy everyday at Spanish II Honors, and Spanish II. up your dreams, to always work degree. She only did her under- Bishop Ahr.” Herrera graduated from Kean Uni- hard and, to keep learning.

We knowarrived at BGA, not knowing who what tany Klimczak’s we homeroom 9.2‘Ahr’... took ent activities that BGA has to offer. to expect. Upperclassmen excitedly the crown and beat the rest of the Once the skit ended, music director awaited in the gym for the fresh- freshman homerooms. Assisted by Joseph Cullinan and the talented men class to arrive, so they could their upperclassmen, the freshmen members of the band and choir led greet them with energetic cheers. ventured out on a scavenger hunt the singing of BGA’s favorites, such After a short prayer with everyone around the school, created by math as “Ahr House”, “Trading My Sor- gathered in the gym, the festivi- department chair Linda Czajkowski. rows,” “Living on a Prayer,” and the ties of the day began. The famous They were given clues to help new hit “A Rightful Place”. At first, “Rain Game” was played, and the show them how to get around the the freshmen were hesitant to join most anticipated “We Ahr Bishop building and meet faculty members in the singing and dancing, but once Ahr” cheer was chanted, led by and people around BGA. Each clue they did, the Little Theatre rumbled senior Ricky Peguero. Following brought them to a different room, with BGA pride, and school spirit these games, a courageous group of each containing a different letter. was alive and clear. upperclassmen shared some of the Once every letter was claimed from Once all the festivities were over, Seniors lead the crowd in most embarrassing moments they the different rooms, it spelled out a the day concluded with everyone cheering on the freshmen. experienced during their time at welcoming message to the fresh- gathered in the main gym, chant- BGA, which resulted in bellows of men. ing yet another Bishop Ahr cheer. By: colleen sharlow laughter throughout the gym. The A skit performed by the Class “WABA Day was just as fun as it On the morning of September 16, freshmen were each assigned to an Officers and Student Council was was since I was a freshman. It defi- 2016, students willingly volunteered upperclassmen to spend the day and also on the agenda for the day, nitely still has that same welcom- to participate in We Ahr Bishop Ahr do different team building activities which followed the last 4 years ing and fun experience that made Day, also known as WABA Day, to and icebreakers with. The highly of recently graduated Bishop Ahr me excited for my next four years greet the freshman class with open competitive alphabet game was held students. It also showed the wide at BGA.” senior Jillian Ramirez arms. The freshman class of 2020 in the gym, and history teacher Brit- variety of diverse clubs and differ- remarked.

8 Feature The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Did you know?: News around the world A m e r i c a n s w i n t h e l o t t o E u r o p e d i s c o v e r s e a r t h - l i k e p l a n e t By: Elizabeth Short By: Isaac Scafe Mart, the store that sold the winning that they were not worth the money. ticket, received a 1% cut of the prize, Instead Blackwell walked home with Two months ago, in a ground- Hurricane Matthew has not been $10,000. For an area that has con- a check in her hands. Blackwell is re- breaking scientific discovery, a new pretty for most people, but for one stantly struggled with hurricanes, it’s ceiving less money than Lapeze did horizon opened up in the discus- victim their fortune may have just always a nice feeling to see luck in a ($415,503 after taxes). Neverthe- sion concerning extraterrestrial life. turned. James Lapeze, 72, won the victim’s favor. less money will not be an issue for A small planet has been discovered October 1 Powerball lottery worth In other lottery news, a woman the first time in the Blackwell’s life. orbiting Proxima Centauri, the star 1 million dollars ($700,000 after from North Carolina won $1 million Blackwell and her husband plan on closest to our own solar system. The taxes). This chance of luck couldn’t dollars ironically. Glenda Blackwell purchasing their own home and pay planet, currently named Proxima b, have happened at a better time; La- of Leicester bought a Carolina Mil- for their grand daughter’s college has been discovered orbiting a dis- peze was affected by the Louisiana lions ticket to prove to her husband tuition. tance far enough from the star called floods in August that damaged his the habitable zone. This zone is the home along with 40,000 other vic- distance from a particular star that tims. designates whether or not a planet is The Central native couldn’t be- able to maintain liquid water on its lieve his luck. Lapeze had matched surface. While Proxima b is located 5 of the 6 numbers required to win. a distance much closer to its star in He checked his numbers over and comparison to Earth and the Sun, over again, even having his wife Proxima Centauri is considered to be check them because he was shocked. a Red Dwarf star, which is signifi- Lapeze just couldn’t believe that af- cantly smaller and cooler than ours. ter playing the lottery almost every This allows the planet to remain week, he finally won at the most close to the star while still holding crucial time. The money will be used space in the habitable zone. Proxima immediately to pay off his house, b greatly resembles Earth, with its and then he plans on finally retiring. Glenda Blackwell from North Carolina won the lottery mass only being 1.3 times greater Lapeze wasn’t the only one to bring after buying a Carolina Millions ticket. than that of Earth, and its radius home winnings as Romero’s Food being only 0.94 times larger than M e x i c o ’ s f i r s t s u p e r c a r A f r i c a n d r o n e s h e l p t o s a v e l i v e s By: Jillian Ramirez & national” car, as well. The carbon bodies are manufactured in Canada. Colleen Sharlow The U.K. takes care of handling, Instead of taking over the world, while the U.S. tests the product. Ulti- drones have helped to make it a bet- mately, final production is conducted ter place. In Africa, a new company in the heart of Mexico, Mexico City. launched a drone network to deliver This sensational innovation start- blood supplies and medicine to re- ed from a small family business. The mote hospitals, which could save the father, Guillermo Sr., was a racer for lives of many ill people. If these de- 40 years and designed his own car. liveries were taken by land, it would The Vuhl o5 is looking to compete with the top brands in Fascinated by their father’s intuitu- take weeks to get there. However, the world. veness, the brothers were determined with drones, it would only take a (All photos courtesy of google images) to create a business. They partnered couple of hours. with several renowned brands, such A partnership was announced By: Simon Llaguno kilograms, making it both stylish and as Motormatic and Assiste, and between the U.S. company Zipline lightweight. Powered by a 285-hp eventually built a supercar that is Mexico has created its very own and the Global Alliance for Vac- turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine, now being compared to the Porsche supercar, the Vuhl 05. The Echevar- cines and Immunization to focus aid the vehicle can accelerate from rest GT3. ria brothers, Guillermo and Iker, groups on delivering the potentially to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Its car- The brothers have been selling designed a two-seater engineered to life-saving cargo. The first testing of bon fiber exterior complements the their product in Mexico, the Middle perform both on the track and on the these drones took place in Rwanda, aluminum framework to create an East, and the U.K. They have been road. Africa. Their government was the aerodynamic build. It even includes selling at a price of £59,995 which This road-legal race car has fea- first to sign a contract to start up the a built-in HD quality camera that al- is approximatley $93,500. They are tures that makes it unique to other nationwide delivery service. lows racers to record their drives and looking to eventually advertise and brands. The Vuhl uses a titanium bolt A fleet of 15 drones will soon track their lap times. possibly sell their product in the pack that reduces its weight by 4.5 be buzzing around the entire coun- The Vuhl is considered an “inter- United States. try. According to Keller Rinaudo,

The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Feature 9 Did you know?: News around the world E u r o p e d i s c o v e r s e a r t h - l i k e p l a n e t C h i n a ’ s r i v e r d o l p h i n By: Sydney Corio Earth’s. Members from across the kilometers deep. Many have argued spotted. scientific community have weighed against this, stating that UV rays The walking dead is one thing, This sighting, which was reported in on this breakthrough. Multiple would make the ocean on the planet but the swimming dead seems to be by researcher Song Qi, was located models of this planet exist, all sup- highly susceptible to evaporation, or taking China by storm. in Wuhu of China’s Anhui province plying vastly different theories on that the material of the planet’s sur- Only twenty million years ago, the during an exploration of the four the planet’s surface. The most recent face could allow the top layer of the Baiji river dolphin migrated from its thousand mile long river whose theory suggests that Proxima b may ocean to freeze over. This also sug- former habitat in the Pacific Ocean source is located just above Shang- in fact be covered completely in a gests the planet would have a fifty- to the Yangtze River in China. Here, hai. The expedition team claimed liquid ocean. The “planet-covering fifty water to rocky surface ration, besides becoming known as the to have witnessed a gray-white, ocean” would be approximately 200 and an extremely dense metal core ‘goddess of the river’, the species long-snouted mammal emerge from that accounts for sixty-five percent was officially declared ‘function- the water at a distance of about 100 of the planet’s mass. Despite this, the ally extinct’ in 2006 after researchers meters away from their boat. Due to planet-wide ocean theory remains believed it to be incapable of repro- this, the team attempted at placing a the most widely accepted at the pres- ducing. This expedition, consisting sonar detector in the water to record ent time. Scientists have yet to dis- of two boats searching the entire sounds from the animal, but did not cover the exact details of Proxima river twice over a six week period, have time to photograph the data. b’s atmospheric composition, a key ultimately marked the dolphin’s ex- Professional researchers have factor in determining its life support- tinction as the first of a large mam- promised to continue the search ing quality. The planet, which is ap- mal’s in fifty years. Statistics backed for the species with extremely high proximately 4.22 light years away, so this assumption quite well in stating hopes through captive breeding far appears to have a rocky surface. that just half a century into the past, programs. Other associations such As this discovery is nearly sixteen thousands of the dolphins populated as the Baiji Conservation Aquarium years in the making, the response to the waters, while in more recent have already made success in this this new planet has been immense. years—2006—experts from six field through the breeding of two Scientists have discovered More and more scientific discoveries countries had failed to find even one finless calves in an attempt to save a planet similar to earth. develop nearly daily, and hopefully dolphin. However, and in a grand the Yangtze finless porpoise and will (All photos courtesy of the questions surrounding this little turn of events, at least one member be attempted at being used to save google images) planet will soon be answered. of the species has been claimed to be the Baji Dolphin. A f r i c a n d r o n e s h e l p t o s a v e l i v e s E g y p t m a k e s s a l t w a t e r d r i n k a b l e Co-Founder of Zipline, the technol- By: Alexis Swanson 5 simple ingredients, those of which ogy is cutting edge, but simple to Scientists in Egypt have come are available all throughout North use. Users will send a text message across what could be a scientific Africa, and is seen as cost efficient. with their request, and they’ll get a breakthrough of making seawater The membrane cuts out a whole message back saying their order has drinkable with a new innovation. In process of desalination plants that been discharged. Then the user will a country that has looked to the Nile uses up a lot of electricity. All that is go outside and receive the delivery. River for a majority of the popula- needed to use this new innovation is The drone will eject the package and tion’s freshwater, scientists have the membrane and a source of heat, float to Earth on a mini parachute. found a new concept in which drink- such as a stove or even a simple fire. And finally, the user will save the able water can be almost extracted This would allow people to have patient’s life. from salt water. This new technique drinkable water in their homes that The demand for this kind of ser- African drone delivers could be cost efficient, simple, and they could extract themselves. vice in Rwanda is clear. Trauma medicine to local hospital very helpful to places that have The discovery is considered a injuries and death during child birth droughts but are surrounded by sea- breakthrough because Egypt is lim- are common, and the system of stor- than beginning it in a country like the water such as Egypt, and even in our ited to using only 1.3 billion gallons ing and delivering blood supplies U.S. for a couple of reasons. They own country in a state like Califor- from the Nile River a year. This dis- is poor. AIDS organizations have have both a simpler airspace and a nia. covery will help keep this number been waiting a long time for a break- small civil aviation authority. This The method for getting drinkable while also allowing more people through like this. UNICEF’s HIV means that they will be able to adapt water from saltwater starts with a to use fresh water without so much and AIDS chief, Judith Sherman, has to the new practices sooner and even sheet like membrane. This mem- limitation.The process of using the said that she sees drones as “a leap- improve them. brane allows the vaporization of membrane could help families get frog technology that has great poten- “If it works here in Rwanda, we water to pass through while the im- as much water as they need with- tial.” Each delivery is projected to could take it everywhere” says Laura purities are left behind. This process out limit. Not only could it help just cost between $15 and $30, which is Lane, President of Global Public Af- is known as “pervaporation”. The those in Egypt, but it could help a small price to pay for saving a life. fairs at UPS. Once this system has vapor-turned water that is left should other countries that have droughts in Beginning this operation in a proved to be successful, it will likely then be clear to drink. certain areas. small country like Rwanda is better exceed beyond Rwanda’s borders. The membrane is comprised of [Page compiled by Simon Llaguno]

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 10 #whatstrending The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Haunting Halloween costumes By: Bridgette Favale & their costume by bringing Snapchat of all these movie costumes, one costume quickly became a must- Elizabeth Short filters to life for an interesting, digi- has been the most talked about all have among all teen girls. She was If you notice that the weather is a tal twist on this year’s Halloween. season long. Harley Quinn. After such a popular choice, in fact, that little colder, the leaves are begin- However, after the app Pokémon Go the movie Suicide Squad came out Spirit Halloween had even given ning to change color, and all around swept the nation and brought back in theatres and introduced Harley the costume its own category! With people are wearing sweaters, all childhood memories, the majority of Quinn to the world, people went so many creative costumes walking of this is a sign that fall is finally kids decided to bring Pokémon out- nuts over this new character. With around the streets, everyone had here! With this comes Halloween, side of the video game and into the her red and blue pigtails, cute shirt, better begin planning for next year the one day of the year when eating real world. Another popular trend in choker, and high-knee boots, this right away! ten pieces of candy isn’t enough. In costumes saw many re-creating one 2016, many events have happened of the multiple standout looks from all over the world and along with Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade. that, many new trends. This Hallow- “Who you gonna call?” That’s een, certain costumes have become right, this year being a Ghostbuster very popular. was one of the most popular cos- First, after the 2016 Rio Olym- tumes following the recent movie pics, the United States women’s premiere. Movies have always pro- gymnastics team became a topic of vided vast inspiration for costumes, interest throughout the world. On and this year is no different, with the October 31st, it wasn’t surprising to highly successful Star Wars fran- see kids dressed as Simone Biles, or chise bringing a whole new wave any other member of the final five, of character possibilities as well as knocking on doors and asking for reviving old favorites for trick or candy! treaters. Fantastic Beasts and Where As always, pop culture provides to Find Them, the newest addition Harley Quinn and Snapchat filters lead popular costumes a multitude of costume options on the world of Harry Potter, has also Halloween. Many decided to use refreshed the classic characters for this Halloween the power of makeup to achieve the younger generation. But, out (All Photos Courtesy of Google Images) Steady streaming 7th time’s a charm By:Dudley Engram exclusively for members starting at By:Sydney Corio 56mm telephoto lens that allows for $10 for premium membership and In recent years, streaming music a clearer opti- $20 for “HiFi” music. Apple is back at it again with cal zoom. has become more and more popular. Certain artists can be faithful to the invention of the iPhone 7 and 7 Streaming music is listening to The iPhone one music streamer. Kanye West plus. These new devices will hold 7 will feature music via the internet without hav- dropped his latest album, “The Life many of the same characteristics as ing to download it. Some artists new and of Pablo”, exclusively on Tidal their predecessors—the iPhone 6s improved these days are streaming their music only. That means that no one was and 6 plus—including that of the 4.7 before even putting it out to be advances not able to listen to West’s album unless and 5.5 inch screen sizes, with the belonging to purchased. Some popular streaming they signed up for Tidal. West later improvement of a twenty five per- sites are Tidal, Apple Music, Spotify the physical dropped the album on Apple Music cent brighter display. However, the depart- and Pandora. These sites each have and received hundreds of thousands new technology will still differ in special ways of listening to a pre- ment of The New iphone 7 of downloads and purchases. Big their appearance, as two new shades the device ferred artist while also listening to Sean and Jhene Aiko’s collaboration have also been introduced into the others. The two most used sites are as well, of TWENTY88, was also released gold, silver and rose gold options of such as the ability to be taken into Apple Music and Spotify. Spotify solely on Tidal. Eventually, these the past: black and jet black. has a whopping 30 million subscrib- a maximum of one meter of water artists open up to their albums being In addition to this, the home for thirty minutes. Other advances ers to it while apple music has 13 streamed through other sites such as button has been removed and million subscribers. include A10 Fusion processor, Spotify and Apple Music and then replaced by a solid-state pressure which is 40 percent faster than the Many of us students listen to put out to purchase. Some students sensitive button that’s connected music every day. The downloading processor in the iPhone 6s; two are fans of these and many more to a redesigned Taptic Engine that high-performance cores for system of music or purchasing individual artists that are streaming music and will transmit haptic feedback in songs or albums is the way most intensive tasks; two high-efficiency utilizing the availability of these imitation of the pressing of an actual cores that operate at 1/5 the power people have done in the past, but streaming apps and sites. button. The headphone jack has with the abilities of music streaming to save battery life for smaller tasks; been removed as well, and will now and one to two additional hours of apps and sites, it’s one of the easiest require connection to a Bluetooth ways to listen to your tunes. Most battery. or lightning connector. To help ease After the release on September of these sites allow a “free” version the transition, Apple is shipping or free trials, but if someone want 16, storage sizes were discovered the product along with wireless to have been increased—starting at to listen to every song available to lightning ear pods and a 3.5mm them without ads, investing money a minimum of 32GB, with options lightning adapter. of 128GB and 256GB available. into a subscription each month The camera of the device was up- costing $10 could be a solution. Pricing on the iPhone 7 begins at Spotify remains a top dated with a newly improved 28mm $649 and the iPhone 7 plus begins Apple Music allows a three month wide-angle lens, which has a second free trial while sites like Tidal are streaming service at $769.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Theater 11 MEET A NEW KIND OF FAMILY... ing Lucas’ simple family like hers, Full Disclosure. Chaos ensues she asks her relatives if they could and at the very end of the first act put all of their quirky ways to rest Fester (Junior John Obolsky), in for one night. Thus ensues what she an attempt to unite both families, hopes is to be one normal night, but calls upon the Addams’s ancient soon turns into anything but, with ancestors to create a storm that traps the Addams’ attempting an unchar- everybody in the Addams’ man- acteristically regular lifestyle. sion overnight. What happens next The night begins with Morti- involves surprises and laughs for all cia and Gomez meeting Lucas’s who come to see it. parents, Mal and Alice. (Seniors An- This dark comedy is full of drew Michael and Olivia Menture, memorable lines and great dance respectively) From musical scenes numbers along with plenty of The Cast of The Addams Family rehearse the end of Act I to dance numbers the show twists fantastic songs. It is a must see for and turns in a hilarious fashion all romance enthusiasts and there is By: Nicole Petrick father, Gomez (Senior Rafael Parsa- through a slew of awkward encoun- even a lesson or two that everybody The drama department is switch- cala), that she has fallen in love with ters and dark satire as the members can learn from it. The show opens ing it up this year by doing a fall a ‘normal boy’ from Ohio named of the Addams’s family get better November 18th and runs until No- musical instead of a straight play. Lucas Beineke ( Senior Andrew acquainted with the Beineke’s. vember 20th. They will be putting on fan favorite Weiler) and that they plan to marry. Tension soon begins to mount when The Addams Family Musical. This She then tells Gomez that he must Wednesday exclaims that her love Come see the show! highly esteemed production will be not tell her mother until she and for Lucas has pulled her in a new di- Nov 18th @ 8pm a must see for all musical comedy Lucas announce it together. Gomez, rection away from the dark Addams’ lovers. Directed by drama depart- now forced to do something he has values and toward happier things. Nov 19th @ 8pm ment head Lea Gossett, this musical never dreamed before, must try to From torture chairs to magic po- follows the life of the unusual and keep this dark secret from his wife tions, the evening quickly snowballs Nov 20th @ 3pm creepy Addams family as they em- Morticia (Junior Abigail Lancia), downhill, but the worst is yet to and a slew of Addams family drama come as the two opposing families brace their dark values and ghoulish Pick up an order form in life style while trying to avoid any ensues because of it. sit for dinner. oncoming changes from the outside In an effort to impress Lucas’s After the tense events of the eve- the drama office, find one world. Their family’s philosophy parents, Wednesday invites the ning, Morticia and Gomez insist that online, or pick them up in works until Wednesday Addams Beineke’s over to the Addams’ the Beineke’s stay for the Addams’ (Senior Alexa Karp) confides in her house for dinner. Adamant on mak- traditional after dinner game called the cafeteria! POE’S STORIES LIVE ON ‘FOR EVERMORE’ By: Megan Lim by the suspected murderers, it was black; which aided in the audience’s become angry while conversing, to crucial that the reenactment of the perception of them being ‘Spirits of act crazed and confused, and to act On the weekend of September flashbacks be discernible from the the Dead.’ The simplicity of the set in such a way that would directly 16th the drama department debuted suspects presently narrating the inci- decorations, which varied between touch the audience and gain their its fall production, For Evermore. dents during the interviews with the a table, a few chairs, a desk, a character some empathy. The cast Inspired by former students and detectives. The lighting, controlled wall with chains, and other props, not only met the script’s challenge, writer Edgar Allan Poe, Amy Kate by students, made that possible. Go- emphasized the natural ability of the but also went beyond what was ex- Byrne, the writer and director of ing hand in hand with lighting, the actors. pected. They showed off their range For Evermore, created a concept sound –also controlled by students, Each member of the cast, which of capabilities, switching from that would be considered a prequel was necessary for the flow and pre- ranged from freshmen to seniors, emotion to emotion without once to Poe’s “The Raven.” The play sentation of the scenes. The music had incredible stage presence. The holding back. The presence of the answered the lingering question choices were also very appropriate script of the play was undoubtedly students made each character feel so of what caused the death of the in terms of both the dance numbers a challenge, as the dialogue was real, kept the play flowing, and kept beloved Lenore that caused Poe’s and background sound. It comple- often very emotional and heated. A the audience highly intrigued and poem. The play was written with mented the dialogue accordingly majority of it called for the actors to engaged. alternative murderers for each night; and allowed for smooth transitions this allowed for the audience to between certain scenes. have a more interactive experience Set decorations and costume as they were able to watch whilst design were kept simple, but also making guesses as to who the killer well thought-out. The costuming, was. Though the idea behind the which ranged from detective suits, script of For Evermore was notable to formal-wear, to all-black attire in itself, the cast and crew involved effectively kept the audience in executed everything incredibly, loop with what each cast member from lighting and sound to the per- was supposed to be portraying. One formance of the actors. of the most frequently seen and Because the play was composed Spirits of the dead watch as Poe finishes The Raven memorable costume designs were mainly of flashbacks being told (All Photos courtesy of BGA Publications) the students that dressed in all-

approved by the church. Mother blue detailing. In the end, Pope Teresa's life was spent helping Francis pronounced Mother Teresa India’s poor, and within her work, as a saint, and many people ap- she fulfilled two miracles. One of plauded with joy. her miracles was healing a Bengali woman. The woman, Monica Bersa, had a tumor in her stomach; Mother Teresa was able to heal her and get rid of the tumor. Mother Teresa's other miracle was performed on a Brazilian engineer. Marcilio An- drino had an infection of the brain that Mother Teresa miraculously cured. Along with her deeds that led her into sainthood, Mother Teresa Mother Teresa poses with children (All photos courtesy of also won the Nobel Peace Prize for Google Images) her kindness and dedication to the poor in India. By: Alexis Swanson “to be saint” and the crowd roared The Albanian born nun’s canon- with joy. On that Sunday morning, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a ization had a huge turnout. There many people came out to celebrate were busloads of the poor who were devoted nun who spent her life Mother Teresa’s final step to saint- nurturing the poor as best she could, brought into Vatican City just to hood as well as her dedicated life to witness the ceremony. There were was set out to be canonized on Sep- the less fortunate. Crowds gather to witness tember 4, 2016. The holy event took also many nuns and followers of To become a saint, one has Mother Teresa that dressed in her the canonization of Saint place in the Vatican where Pope to perform two miracles that are Teresa of Calcutta Francis announced Mother Teresa signature white robe and veil with ZIKA VIRUS WREAKS HAVOC AROUND THE GLOBE

By: Thomas Knapp throughout history. For instance, the The Zika virus is a disease with infamous Bubonic Plague wiped flu-like symptoms spread by mos- out a third of Medieval Europe, and quito bites, and it has become quite even in the 18th to 19th centuries, rampant in 2015 and 2016. Tropical outbreaks of deadly cholera were all areas in South America, such as too common in cities like London, Brazil, are particularly afflicted by which lacked basic plumbing. With this disease because of their lack the wonders of a globalized world, of first world medicine and the we also receive the conceivable abundance of mosquitos. Those backlashes with that, one being afflicted by the disease are subject the threat of a disease that spreads exponentially around the globe. to nonlethal symptoms and are only Map shows the areas, specifically south america, affected by The Zika virus is infamously sick for a week, but the real damage deadly zika virus is to the unborn children of pregnant transmitted via the Aedes mosquito mothers. The disease is known to af- by swapping of bodily fluids. The Prevention (CDC) question this alarm, and deserves some precau- fect fetuses the most because of the fear really comes in when it goes confidence. tions because it does pose a threat several permanent birth defects the from pregnant mother to her fetus Speaking of death, how many to fetuses in the womb. However, virus causes. This raises a question: because the fetus can receive a seri- people have died from the Zika vi- the virus certainly does not need is the infamous Zika virus the global ous birth defect called microcepha- rus? The approximate number is less the stigma of fear and terror in threat the media propagated it to be? ly, along with other birth defects. In than 1000 people, and most of these which the mainstream media has Epidemics are global issues that Brazil, an increase in Guillain-Barré casualties come from underdevel- surrounded the topic. One of the cause massive casualties and largely syndrome in adults was shown oped countries that host impover- many wonders of the modern world kill more humans than humans do along with Zika cases, however cor- ished people who don’t have access are vaccines and improvements in relation does not imply causation, to the type of first world medical plumbing that make epidemics a so the connection is a hypothesis at care most are accustomed to receiv- horror from history. We as a species best. Guillain-Barré syndrome is a ing. The one death in Utah is barely are no longer acquiescent to our neurological disorder that can cause related to the Zika virus whatsoever. morbid fates at the hand of diseases paralysis and death. The World The man who died in Utah had the as the victims of cholera, pneumo- Health Organization (WHO) seems disease, but his cause of death was nia, scarlet fever, and polio were so CDC investigates reports of convinced the two cases are tied, found to be by one of the myriad of long ago. The Zika virus deserves possible transmissions of the but the lack of evidence makes the medical conditions he possessed. nothing more than a vigilant, watch- virus Centers for Disease Control and The Zika virus does raise some ful eye and a rational, calm mind.

Name: Daniel Cardona Name: Jennifer Sierra Name: Fernando Nickname(s): Danny, Nickname(s): Jenn, Sullivan Tyrannosaurus Rex, Yenni Nickname(s): Fern, D-Cash Sully Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport: Volleyball Sport: Soccer Sport: Cross Country If you could have dinner with any If you could have dinner with any If you could have dinner with any three people, who would you choose? three people, who would you choose? three people, who would you choose? John Montez, Miguel Acevedo, Mr. Beyoncé, Amy Poehler, Ellen DeGeneres Pope Francis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hip- Matt Roche Pump-Up song? “Pretty Boy Swag” by pocrates Pump-Up song? “Best of Both Worlds” Soulja Boy Pump-Up song? “Dramophone” by by Miley Cyrus Caravan Palace

Name: Caroline Name: Andrew Name: Erin Saggese D’Souza Brazicki Nickname(s): Er Sag Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Nickname(s): Anderson Sport: Soccer Sport: Cross Country Grade: 12 If you could have dinner with any If you could have Sport: Football three people, who would you choose? dinner with any three If you could have Alex Morgan, Eric Hosmer, Dave people, who would you choose? Chris- dinner with any three Franco tina Grimmie, Adam Levine, Alexander people, who would you choose? Pump-Up song(s)? "They Ready" by Hamilton Trump, Batman, Brad Pitt DJ Khaled, "Broccoli" by Big Baby Pump-Up song? “Dream On” by Aeros- Pump-Up song? “Relax” by Frankie D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty, "Waves" by mith Goes to Hollywood Mr. Probz

Name: Duncan Name: Samantha Name: Brianna Merriman-Mendez Obolsky Hincapie Nickname(s): Donuts, Nickname(s): Sam, Nickname(s): Bri Duncan Donuts, Dunk Sam O., Phenomenal Sam Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport: Tennis Sport: Soccer Sport: Gymnastics If you could have If you could have dinner with any If you could have dinner with any three dinner with any three three people, who would you choose? people, who would you choose? Carrie people, who would you choose? Jmart, Jennifer Lawrence, Ryan Reynolds, Underwood, Bryce McCall, Morgan Free- Serena Williams, Kevin Hart Max Brooks man Pump-Up song? “Last Breath” by Pump-Up song? “Vivir Mi Vida” by Pump-Up song? “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Future Khaled Marc Anthony Photos courtesy of BGA Publications

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 14 Sports The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 ‘Kicking’ it to the top Ahr girls’ ‘goal’ this season pushed the girls to train harder than By: Isaac Scafe season. they ever had before, with double The young athletes spent count- sessions almost every day. Judging Coming off one of the most less hours training in the blazing by their division record of 13 wins, successful season in years, no one summer sun. New and old players 1 loss, and only 5 goals let in, it has knew what to expect from this worked together in order to improve certainly paid off. year’s boys soccer team. Several their control, passing, shooting, and They have put in 55 goals so players of the junior varsity team stamina to last through the grueling far, with 13 different girls scoring. took the leap up to varsity after season. The team built on their team On this team, they work together to fourteen players graduated last chemistry so that when they stepped make goal scoring opportunities for onto the pitch, they could play the everybody, making them unstop- game fluidly and crisply. pable. Their overall record does not They defeated their biggest rival, reflect the hard work and resilience Woodbridge, on September 15th (1- the team showed during games. Senior Stephanie Corea 0). Glazewski scored a header off There were glimpses of brilliance cuts off the opposing team of a corner kick served by Herban, showed by the players throughout By: Jillian Ramirez in the first half of the match. They the season. Their most impressive continued to hold off Woodbridge’s Girls soccer ‘kicked’ off their outing, a 2-1 victory over Middle- offense in the remaining minutes of season on September 8th by defeat- sex, provided evidence of what will the game. Dobkowski even man- ing the new member of the white come in the upcoming seasons in aged to kick the ball out of harm’s division, New Brunswick (7-0). the next few years. way, just before it crossed over the Returning seniors Stephanie Corea, Under the leadership of senior goal line! They defeated them once Kelsey Kacsmar, Erin Saggese, Jil- captain Daniel Cardona, the spirits again on October 10th (4-2). lian Ramirez, and juniors, Ryleigh and energy of the team never Starters Greenwald and Decker Greenwald, Dayna Dobkowski, Sara wavered. “It was a hard season,” are out for the remainder of the Sophomore Ryan Loftus Decker, Julianna Pastore, Emma Cardona said, “but there’s still a lot season, but with a loaded bench, the plays a pass to a waiting Herban, and Sarah Glazewski of potential for next year’s team.” girls were easily able to fill those teammate started off another season with a positions and win the white divi- great victory, followed by 5 more sion title! They didn’t get the wins consecutive wins. they needed in GMCs and States. Marching band Returning coaches, Jim Tavormi- However, the girls “Ahr” prepared na and Ernie Penny, brought on to come back next year stonger than a new trainer this year, Mina takes a ‘Journey’ ever! Bestawros. Over the summer, he By: Elizabeth Short was led by senior captain Brittany ‘Flipping’ for success The Marching Trojans have done Bernath and rifle captain Katherine Yochim. it again, with an all new field show By: Girley Oyola and a classic rock twist. The march- Following the tradition of pick- ing a single artist as the basis of the ing band was led by drum major This year the gymnastics team senior Gabriella Cangialosi, and field show, this year paid tribute has seven gymnasts with Samantha senior field majors Andrew Michael to a school favorite: Journey. The Obolsky, Kristen Brady, Ariyana and Krysia Ebert. The color guard show began with the song “Separate Agarwala, and Skylar Davisson as Ways (Worlds Apart)” with a mallet team captains. They have achieved solo by senior Meghan McCarty as an unbeatable record of 6-0, and well as a saxophone and low brass yet another GMCs winning title for feature. With a strong melody and 2016. Sophomore Agarwala won the an intricate marching pattern, this All-Around, scoring an outstanding number started the show off with 38.30, and sophomore Davisson high energy all around. placed 3rd scoring a 37.475. The The next number, another school Trojans went onto accomplish a standby, is the massive hit: “Don’t score of 111.450. Stop Believing”. The song featured Overall, the girls have had a a trumpet solo by Krysia Ebert and successful season closing out as was an instant crowd pleaser. The undefeated. The highest score all show closed with another Journey around this season has been by staple: “Anyway You Want It”. Agarwala with a 38.6 against Arthur The closing number featured a L. Johnson High School. “We roaring solo by the percussion sec- have a small but strong team. I am Senior Samantha Obolsky tion. This song was also a shining happy to say we won GMCs and moment for the color guard, as it strikes a pose during her are undefeated in all dual meets. routine Senior Krysia Ebert per- featured all of the senior members. Our gymnasts work very hard at forms her trumpet solo With more shows to come, the practice and competitions. With the and friends, we are successful.” in Journey’s “Don’t Stop marching band will keep on deliver- aid of coaches, family, teammates, explains Agarwala. Believing” ing a fantastic performance.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 11 • 2016 Sports 15 Back into the ‘Crossing’ the ‘swing’ of things victory line By: Kristel Domingo their skills. We are in a rebuilding By: Marjolein Megaloudis phase with a fairly young team and The girls varsity tennis team is Boys and girls cross country is we are hoping for greater success one of the most favored sports by back in full swing for another sea- next year.” The girls have worked son. The singles lineup consists of most students. hard this season and are ready to Coach Tim Miller, the girls cross senior Isabella Joson at first singles, come back even stronger. senior Brianna Hincapie at second country coach, makes good observa- singles, and sophomore Alyssa tions about how each individual Sierra at third singles. Junior Disnie runner progresses and has led the Thambugala and sophomore Isabella team to the top of the charts with DeMesa took first doubles, and about 7 approximate wins from their sophomores Johanna Lu and Aryana meets. Dehghan took second doubles. Coach Scott Runkel advises Despite losing many key players the team to save their energy for from last year, Joson and Hincapie, the end of the race, using his prior the varsity team co-captains, have knowledge about cross country worked hard to keep the team strong to help the team win and enhance and together. The team is still opti- their skills. He uses exercises such mistic although there have been no as high knees to assemble the team individual standouts this year. After before each race and after school The cross country girls hours of practice polishing their practices. Fernando Sullivan, the power through and take skills, the girls tennis team is ready team’s captain, leads each exercise. a lap around the track “The team runs all together when to serve up many more wins next Senior Isabella Joson year. Coach Mohrmann says, “The practicing and tries to push each follows through on a other to improve their endurance,” girls are working hard to improve swing ‘Serving’ up a states Philip Iosue. winning season New Division, New Team By: Kristel Domingo The girls volleyball team is serv- By: Simon Llaguno he returned the opening kickoff for the season. Nonetheless, they con- ing up one strong season! This year, a 93 yard touchdown. The victory The boys varsity football team tinued to push themselves every the team is led by senior co-captains not only clinched a Blue Division worked hard to overcome obsta- game and every practice, with their Cassie Ng on the right side, libero title, but it also ended Spotswood’s cles this year and to fight for every record at 6-2 as of November 4th. Sarah Franzcak, and setter Abby 13-game divisional winning streak, game. Led by seniors Andrew Bra- One of the team’s biggest games Crocco. Other seniors on the team which began in 2013. “As captain zicki and Ricky Peguero, the boys this season was the divisional title are Jenn Sierra, Emily King, Niara of the team, I knew I was going pushed each other every day to grow game against Spotswood. Brazicki Rowe, and Gabby Loftus. They to have to step up,” said Brazicki. as a team. The Trojans, however, had a breakout game, running 326 have a solid record of 16-6 and “We’re trying to show the GMC were set back by injuries. Shawn yards and scoring five touchdowns have been working hard to keep it who the Blue Division champs are.” Whitlock, Christian Cardona, and on 18 carries to lead the Trojans to up. Sophomore Caroline Trevino, a The Trojans also showed that quarterback Ryan O’Leary were a 46-30 victory. Reminiss Funder- key outside player, broke the record they can dominate in the Blue Di- sidelined by injuries for much of burk also contributed to the win after at the school for the most kills in a vision. In a convincing victory of season. Ng states, “We’ve had one 39-8 against Dunellen, running back of the most phenomenal seasons Cardona ran six carries for 109 yards ever. We’re a team of best friends, and scored 2 touchdowns. John Ed- which is why we’ve done so well wards ran for a 44-yard touchdown this year. I wouldn’t want to play and junior Joshua Minick also con- with any other group of girls.” tributed with a touchdown. Brazicki continued to handle defenders, running 14 carries for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Luke Vizzoni took over, accounting for 11 tackles and Toure’ Simon com- bined with Brazicki for 13 tackles. Now that the season is over, the boys will continue to work in the offseason. Juniors Jordan Wells, Cardona, Vizzoni, Funderburk, and Jack Roarty are looking to step up and be leaders to build the team. Undefeated in the division thus far, The varsity football team takes the field by storm as they the Trojans are looking to come back The volleyball girls break through banner at their homecoming game even stronger and better next season. huddle-up before a game