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Freshmen Interview Teachers Hot Topics Horoscopes Pg. 2 Pg. 3 Pg. 4 Pg. 7 CONARD CURRENT Editor’s Note FIRST LOOK AT Editor-In-Chief, Sophie Appicelli, Julia Monyak, and Bella Gradante Welcome to the first is- words, you can also think of the THE RED C By: John Cannon sue of the Conard 2015-2016 newspaper as the source of all school year, and more specifi- the current events occurring in cally the first issue ever of the and around our school commu- “Conard Current.” Yep, you nity. So there you have it, three read this correctly. After a meanings in one name…Pretty long, extensive search for the clever if you ask us. most fitting new title, we have Even in the beginning finally decided on one that we months of this school year, it is feel perfectly embodies the clear that there are a lot of new essence of this newspaper. It things going on, in and out of the was the brilliant mind of Bella Conard community. Between the Photo: Charlotte Leyland Gradante, our newest co-Edi- new teachers, a new fan group tor, who thought of the name. name, a new bachelor of the response, really well thought In recent months, Conard’s At first look, you might be month, new political activity, and out.” After that question we fan section, The Red C, previous- confused. Why is it spelled moved on to the topic of the more, it would seem like noth- ly known as The Tribe, has been c-u-r-r-e-n-t? Aren’t newspa- name, already a touchy subject ing is remaining the same. This, in hot water for supposedly racist pers with this title spelled as however, is far from the truth. chants and the famous Conard vs. for those who have been around The Tribe their entire high “courant?” If you are think- Through the articles included in Hall basketball fight that players ing this, you have a point. this issue, you will see that we and members of the audience par- school career. Bob explained that However, we wanted to make can still rely on the continuous ticipated in. These events caused there was a choice between two the title more personal to the hard work of Student Coun- changes that were unfavourable possible names, “The Red C” Conard community. As you cil, the now returning tradition for the student fan section, such or “The C Section,” both clever all know, Conard has under- as higher security at games and names, but the name The Red C of Homecoming, the typically gone some recent changes in much stricter punishments for was chosen in the end. This was strange responses of the new its name and logo. One of the inappropriate behavior at sport- most definitely a well thought freshman, and of course the nev- ing events. These events forced out list, I’d like to see the scratch biggest changes was the name er ending disgust of PDA from the fan section to leave the glory paper they brainstormed on. of the student fan group, which Joe Duva. So sit back, relax, and days of The Tribe behind them The question I empha- has replaced the former name, read, and we can guarantee your and try to repair their image. This sized the most was, why are we The Tribe, with The Red C. time won’t be wasted. Thanks to new start began with the name giving so much? For example, By spelling the title like one everyone who submitted articles The Red C. In my long journey we changed the name and the would spell an ocean or sea for this issue, there is plenty of discovering all I needed to know logo, yet we haven’t gotten current,we are able to main- intriguing and exciting content in about the new fan group I had the anything in return like a fan bus tain some coherence between the following pages. privilege to sit down with one of for away games, not just States the school affiliated groups. The Red C leaders. I sat down games. How can we be the best Through a simple play on with Bobby Iwersen, aka “Big fan section in the state when we Bob,” and my eyes were opened can’t get to away games? Bob to the new age of the fan section. then said, “As students we are When I sat down with living in a communist state and Bob, his face was as red as his we can’t do anything about it but Days ‘Till red shirt, I felt like he had some- carpool to games. Or maybe we thing to hide. Maybe he was just can swim there, we are the The Halloween................................... 15 Red C.” This is just me thinking nervous about the questions I was Thanksgiving................... 41 going to ask. I first asked him the in my head but wasn’t the Red questions all administrators were Sea parted? So in that case we Homecoming.......................... 50 wondering, how are you going to could part it and walk there. But Winter Break.................................... 68 fix the broken image of The Red forget all this, the main question C. Bob hesitated and said, “Well is how will we be the best. In my Conard vs. Hall Football Game............. 37 we did change the name, we prob- sit down with Bob, it became Groundhog Day.................109 ably won’t get in any fights, and obvious that he was fit for the 2016..............................77 we don’t have the logo that the position to make us the rowdiest shirts had last year.” I thought to fan section in CT, and we will Freshmen Graduate..............3,627,584 myself, “Wow what a great be. Cannon out. Volume fifty eight Issue I page one Freshman News FreshmenBy: Callie Dannhauser and Interview Sarah Binder LinkBy: Mia Yanosy andCrew Emma Dowd 1. Has Link Crew been helpful? 7. What’s something you want changed by senior year? Gabe: No Joe: No Joe: Being able to leave during Brendan: No free periods Grace: I guess Brendan: Open campus and hats Molly: I didn’t go Grace: A better locker location Julia: Yes because it made me would be ideal aware of more friendly upper- class men in the school and 8. Most attractive seniors? helped me get to know some of them. Boys: Kenny, Andrews, Lucas Busch, Nate Richam, 2. How many times did you get Sam Newton lost in the first week? Girls: Callie Dannhauser and Days before the school prior to the start of school. One Sarah Binder haaaa ;) year began, Conard’s freshmen of the favorite activities among Grace: Probably like 10 flocked the gymnasium, ready to the freshmen was 64 squares, an Molly: I’m still getting lost CHS Declassified Freshmen Brendan: 0 (Looks like we got Survival Guide participate in a new welcoming activity where you had to find a pro here!) project. Link Crew, a program your way to the other side of Tip #27- “Freshman year introduced this year at Conard, the gym without stepping on a 3. Who is your favorite counts!” - Kiley Phelan teacher? Tip #31- “No loitering in four focuses on helping incoming wrong piece of paper. corners.” - Charlotte Leyland freshmen make a smooth transi- Although there were many Gabe: Mr. Patterson Tip #16- “Go to school events.” tion into high school and mak- great aspects of Link Crew, Molly: Mrs. Caruso!! - Lexie Burns Grace: 100% Mr. Jacobs Tip #32- “Walk on the right side ing them feel more comfortable, some attempts to make the new of the hall.” - Ryan Gabinelle especially during their first few freshmen feel comfortable actu- 4. What is your favorite part of Tip #61- “Go see your teachers days as high schoolers. At the ally seemed to make them un- Conard? if you’re falling behind.”- Maya Eisler end of last year, upperclassmen comfortable. When asked about Brendan: The Red C Tip #48- “Join a club.”- were chosen through a lottery her experience, a freshman girl Grace: The ledges on the Katherine Blaine process to be Link Crew Lead- recalled that she did not enjoy staircases that you can sit on Tip #8- “One bad grade will not Julia: Absolutely no bullying ruin your life.” - Marisa Haverty ers. These Juniors and Seniors the part of the program in which Tip #59- “Stay on top of your are mentors to the underclass- all of the Link Crew leaders 5. If you could have a celebrity as work and get involved. Don’t men, introducing them to the cheered and clapped as they your teacher who would it be? be afraid to approach people!” school and giving them advice walked into the gymnasium for - Cierra Sturdivant Grace: Wiz Khalifa Tip #83- “Take freshman year on how to be successful through- the first time. Many students Brendan: Kylie Jenner seriously, but at the same time out their four years at Conard. felt that it was embarrassing and Joe: Lil Wayne remember to have fun because Some of the activities Link made them feel awkward. Julia: Ed Sheeran you need some happiness in Gabe: Jennifer Aniston your life!” -Bergen Battiston Crew mentors did with their Another report was that al- Tip #39- “Manage your time groups included ice breakers, a though the tour of Conard was 6. If you could create a new club well.”- Maya Feigenbaum tour of the school, and bonding somewhat helpful, it was also what would it be? Tip #109- “Sleep more, eat more, study more, everything activities between Link Crew very overwhelming.