TThhee SSppaarrttaann TTiimmeess March 10, 2014 "The Lunar Effect" or Just Bad Behavior

By: Christianna Caseletto, senior Photo by:Alexandrea Bozarjian, Senior Water essential for living, fun to swim in, and 75% of what makes us, us. The moon correlates with water, controlling Within school walls, behavior is always an tides. However, the combination of full moon issue at large. On a normal day, student and water results in “the Lunar Effect”.“The behavior varies, according to Nurse Lisa Morin Lunar Effect” is the belief that there is Plante. In the nursing office, Mondays tend to be connection between the lunar cycle and busiest while Fridays are much more low key. behavior. Because the moon affects large There also apparently tends to be more bodies of water, it behavioral problems on Monday's because seems almost clear that it would have they’re after weekends and issues from then are similar effects on humans. taken to school. So this leads to the next However, various studies have question is it the time of the week that triggers contributed to this apparent myth. One of the these behavioral issues? more obvious arguments to this theory is the LUNAR, page 8 amount of water we are made up of. While oceans and seas have noticeable change in tides, a large lake is barely affected, never Graduation exceeding more than 2 inches.Does this Photo by: Alexandrea means tides don’t exist on smaller scales? Bozarjian, senior Or just that they aren’t as effective? Who Did You Become? Jennie Mucciarone, a senior at SMH and captain of the basketball and soccer team feels as By: Alexandrea Bozarjian, Senior though this assignment has assisted her in Prompted by a simple biography evaluating goals that she has accomplished and assignment seniors are asked to reflect ones that she wishes to accomplish in the near on the person they have become at SMH. future. She went on to say,” I didn’t think I was going The SMH yearbook requires each to be ready to leave and move on but I realize now graduating senior to submit a short bio that four years was enough.” She is ready to take on that will be placed below their picture in a new chapter of her life, Mucciarone has committed the yearbook. The assignment seems to Tufts University for basketball. rather small and insignificant but it really No matter which senior you talk in the halls at challenges each and every senior to look SMH all have the same thing on their mind. They all inside themselves and wonder, “am I are anxious to know who they will be and where they ready to graduate?” will end up. Allowing them to reflect on their time at It is a simple question with a SMH gives them the chance to see the person they complex answer. What students can have become, and how SMH contributed to their expect from senior year is, “learning to be growth. comfortable with who they are,” says When those yearbooks are printed come May, Dianne Costa a guidance counselor at these seniors will take pride in who they are and SMH. It is 100% a year of transition and what they have accomplished. Dianna Costa one that is overwhelming and exciting at believes that even by the middle of the year you can the same time. see a change in every senior’s face, “you can see that they are ready.” The next generation of girls Features preparing for Prom 5 years in advanced as opposed to the Prom Preparation – and 5 months 2014 seniors have. why it does or doesn’t Photo by:Christianna matter Casaletto By: Christianna Casaletto, Senior Prom – the word that girls obsess over Perspective of Prom goes further than just guys while most guys dread. For girls, and girls; it also varies among ages. I recently Prom night is an evening filled with glamor, did a survey with a group of freshman sparkle and dancing. For guys, it’s all of those containing 6 boys and 3 girls. I asked them a things. But what guy really likes glamor and simple question – are you excited sparkle? for/anticipating prom? Not one of the 9 students Prom is a staple High School event that answered yes. So what does this tell us? Has is said to have been around since the late the glimmer of Prom faded within the last few 1800’s. Whoever invented said event was a years, and if so, why? genius,providing an opportunity for dress shops Last year I was able to attend my first and designers to make major every spring time. prom. I’m not sure if it was the never ending Prom should be considered less a night of fun upward slope of escalators, the mediocre food, and more of an expensive investment. Visa my less than enthusiastic date or the lack of recently produced a survey that found the variety in the music, but my experience did not regional average of prom costs in 2013. The live up to expectations. It seems that Prom in Northeast (that’s us!) took the lead with an the last five years or so has just become a night astounding average spending of $1,528. of stress, drama and expense. This fatal The South had an average of $1,203, the West combination could be the factor that is turning $1,079, and the Midwest trailed behind with an so many away from Prom.It seemed only average of $722. So what would possess teens necessary to get other perspectives on Prom, to spend this kind of money, or more and interviewing a variety of students to tell me importantly, why their parents allow it? about their opinions on the subject was helpful Unless your dad happens to be Donald Trump in determining the significance of the event. or you’re a Kardashian, this kind of spending These individuals include a female sophomore, seems absurd. a female senior, and a male graduate. Each had Most young girls have the same dream at a different view and each had reasons for them. one point or another – the dream to be a During your years as an underclassman you princess. This is why women often have such look up to the upperclassman and look forward strong feelings toward their wedding day. More to the years to come. When you’re a part of the often than not I’ve been caught in the act of older population in the High School you have looking at wedding dresses online. Maybe it’s more opportunities and a much more exciting the big poufy dress, the scent of Roses and agenda of events; one of these events being Hydrangeas, the frosted perfection known Prom. only as cake, glorious cake. Maybe girls care so The female underclassman expressed much about Prom because it’s like the opening her hopes for Prom in the years to come, even act to the main event – their impending describing what her ideal prom dress, wedding. hairstyle and makeup would be. She also explained why girls have more of a connection Prom to prom than guys saying, “Prom is so Photo By: important to girls because that day is all about Christianna you. You get to dress up and look beautiful. I Casaletto, think boys view prom as just another stupid senior dance. This is because boys do not get the fun experiences of getting their nails done or picking out a dress.”

2 Pause for the Applause Entertainment By: Alyse Diamantides, Senior

With ground breaking Sea and Lynn's infamous Worcester — that haven’t really incentives, Boston has Christie's Restaurant were changed since the late ‘70s.” increasingly become the prime incorporated into “American Not to mention the numerous film production Hustle” because of their ‘70s era filming locations in Worcester, location. Throughout New appeal. Russell even brought some of the England, Massachusetts has Senior Diandra Pezzano filming of “American Hustle” to specifically received large tax enjoyed watching "American Lynn, Ma. In response to feelings breaks for movie production in Hustle" because she noticed of movie production in the area, the surrounding cities. some surrounding cities and SMH senior Kayleigh Galvin had According to the “Economic "loved the accents” from all of the a positive attitude. "I think it's Impacts of the Massachusetts famous stars. She even stated good for the publicity in the area." Film Tax Incentive Program,” that the acting performances The historic quality and Massachusetts provides from Jennifer Lawrence and Amy essence of New England is filmmakers with numerous tax Adams were "fab!" forever in its favor as many films incentives, such as a 25% Filming even took place in are seeking primary filming payroll credit for any movie over Downton Salem, MA with locations in the vicinity. MA $50,000. This incentive program production trucks and big name citizens should be proud that is managed by the MA stars circulating the streets. Many Hollywood Film Associations are Department of Revenue and iconic scenes were captured on so interested in nearby places for encourages movie productions the big screen, including some their multimillion dollar movies. and cameras rolling in the area. historic building fronts from Russell was not a novice to Recently, the current box Washington Street. the great settings of MA. Before office smashing hit “American SMH senior Alexandrea “American Hustle,” he also filmed Hustle,” directed by David O. Bozarjian had a more comical in the greater Boston area of Russell, makes filmmakers approach in her reaction to film Lowell, with the production of the hopeful of the benefits from the production in the area. "I haven't 2010 film, “The Fighter.” city of Worcester. According to personally been asked to be in Over the years, numerous A.A. Film Operator Andrea one of the movies...haven't spent movies have gone down in Ajemian, “I think David O. any time with the stars!" Boston history, like the 2006 film Russell's film will really open the Therefore, she is unaffected by “The Departed,” starring Matt door to bigger budget movies to the numerous movies filming in Damon and Mark Wahlberg. Not come to Worcester." her home town of to mention the benefits of While shooting was Salem. However, she feels it is, production shoots and job underway, actor Christian Bale "Cool for the city." opportunities, filming also attracts enjoyed his free time spent in According to Russell from tourism in the area. MA, taking time out of his Item Live, “There are places Tourism plays a major role schedule to scooter around there that you can’t find in the and offers great perks for local Boston with his family. New businesses. Downton shops and According to the study of York area that are untouched restaurants become mobbed with “Economic Impacts of the from the ‘70s,” He went on further people hoping to catch a glimpse Massachusetts Film Tax to sat that, “There are parts of of one of the stars. With the IncentiveProgram,” since the Massachusetts — Medford and production of “Grown Ups” in taxbreaks that came to MA in Worcester — that haven’t really 2010, many locals auditioned and 2006, employment has changed since the late ‘70s.” even got to meet some of the increased by 46% and jobshave Live, “There are places there actors, including Adam Sandler gone from 1,630 in 2006, to that you can’t find in the New and Kevin James. 2,380 jobs in 2011. York area that are untouched The Swampscott Patch from the ‘70s,” He went on further stated that their landmark to sat that, “There are parts of restaurant Hawthorne by Massachusetts — Medford and 3 His next project, “Here Comes Because of recent events, Massachusetts as a whole “Is the Boom” in 2012. According to moving to be a larger part of the film industry…with regular James, “This was perfect for filming taking place, business and local talent has grown to what we support the industry, thus making it easier to film in the Bay wanted, just the feeling of it. We State,” according to Andrea Ajemian, from A.A. Films. wanted it to have that East Indeed, movie production greatly improves MA economy Coast, Boston feel.” and provides employment positions for people in the area. In addition, the MPAA also stated The chance of a glimpse of the stars, increase in tourism, that the construction of New and creation of jobs makes film production a must in the England Studios; which is a state of MA. state of the art film and television production facility, supported 440 fulltime jobs, which generated over $35.6 million in personal income and $62.3 million in economic output for the Commonwealth. The 2010 film, “The Town,” brought an all too real reality to the citizens of Charleston. Directed by Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner played the role and truly got into the spirit of the Boston accent. “Accents can be a great tool to tell a story… I don’t want a polished accent. Once I got to Boston I was hanging out in bars and there was information for me everywhere I looked,” quoted Renner from The Wall Street Journal. “[The] study reconfirms that incentivizing productions creates jobs and generates enormous economic return for local and state economies,” said Motion Picture Association of America Chairman and CEO Senator AMC Theater, Danvers Ma., has numerous theaters filled with Chris Dodd. He further went on all the "Number One Movies of the Year." Sales kept increasing to say, “Massachusetts is the and food accommodations were forever pleasing to the many latest example of a state that is audience members. Photo Cred: Alyse Diamantides, Senior benefiting tremendously from a thriving local film industry. The steady stream of Massachusetts production means more jobs for entertainment industry workers.” In 2003, “Mystic River” was shot in Boston, making history by revitalizing Boston’s cinematic production. More classics include the 1997 release of “Good Will Hunting,” depicting Matt Damon commuting from Southie to MIT 4 every day via the subway. Sing a New Song! just knew it would be a great Best of Both Worlds By: Jacqueline Lavin, Senior experience with him. He would be By: Julie Donahey & Alyse Diamantides, leading us into the new Seniors School choir is spreading its evangelization.” If you are looking for a wings and moving in a new Hart believes that Christian theatrical home that direction! First year religion music can open the door for many encompasses drama, acting teacher, Michael McDuffee, is people to bring them deeper into and singing, come to the now the co­director of the choir their faith. She appreciates Theatrical Program. A variety of with Patrick Caulfield and has McDuffee's plan for the choir to be students, ideas and styles are many plans for it. centered around worship when encompassed into this Musical McDuffee commented that he singing at Church.“When we're and Drama program. desires to bring new styles of singing at Mass, we're not singing Our new head of the Drama music into the group. “Mr. for ourselves. We are singing for Program, Mary Jo LaPointe, has Caulfield has a really good God. That is our purpose for being new plans for this year. This repertoire of traditional Catholic in choir,” said Hart. years play is, The Audition, and music. I have a wider Rebecca also enjoys the idea of auditions have already begun. understanding of more the choir doing things outside of LaPointe is making an Contemporary Christian music.” church, and she believes that it is organized plan for Drama this With this, he plans to work with in good hands. “It's awesome. I year. She h sent an Caulfield to turn the choir into a really like where it is going, and I'm email to those who showed music ministry that is very happy that after I leave, it will be all interest, and asked them to fill centered around Christ. set. I trust that Mike will do a good out forms about their theatrical Along with a music ministry, job with it.” experience. McDuffee also supports the idea Beginning on Oct. 3, the of the formation of an A Capella Drama Fest is picking up speed. group, especially since he This club offers students a founded the first men's A chance to partake in acting, Capella group at Assumption stage crew, makeup department College.“An A Capella group is or technical support to make this something that I feel I can year's play a success. Typically, a definitely help with. I think it's a Drama Fest play consists of one great idea, and as long as there 40 min. act. However, if the is interest, I'm definitely willing to school passes this round, they pursue it.” Heavenly Singing! progress further in the He also said that he is Photo by: Diandra Pezzano, competition and compete on a inviting kids who play senior regional level. instruments to join the choir. “I “This is my first year and I'm would love to see the music very excited to be a part of the ministry go beyond just singing theatrical program," says senior and guitar. I would love to see it Diandra Pezzano about her go into a full worship group. That expectations for beginning is what I built at my parish, and I Drama. Along with Rebecca would love to see that happen Heart, the two seniors will take here as well.” charge of the Theatrical Program Senior choir member, by organizing meetings, Rebecca Hart, is also a strong fundraisers and provide a supporter of where the choir is welcoming environment for the going. When she found out that new dozen freshmen. Michael McDuffee was going to be directing the choir, she was very excited. . “I knew that he Drama! was very good with Photo by: Rebecca Brackett, Contemporary Christian music. I junior 5 Underestimating the Power of Social Networking By: Alexandrea Bozarjian, senior

We are currently in a digital age where everything is at the click of a button or swipe of a fingertip. Everything is shared via social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. These social media sites consume all of our time and we do not even realize it. According to a study done by NBC news the United States spent 121 billion minutes on social media in July of 2012 alone. That means that the average person was spending six and a half hours each on social media. To put things in perspective that is the equivalent to the length of an average school day. According to Statisticbrain.com, 98% of 14­18 year olds use social media. If you consider that percentage that tells you how if something is on the internet for all to see and share than 98% percent of Zuzu Haefner, a senior is taking a teens are seeing it. This is why adults constantly quick twitter break caution teens to watch what you put on the internet because in retrospect you have no idea what a mass Parents and teachers don’t really not what their volume of internet users there are. Social media use kids are up to.The appeal of social media is all has sky rocketed, it has become a form of stemmed around “connection” teenagers have to communication for young people and a way to share feel connected to everything and everyone. We their lives with people countries away. Not only is the thought gossip in school was bad but social ability to share information increased but this is where media is the high school rumor mill on steroids. all our time is going. Devices like Apple’s iphone and According to Roiworld’s Teen and Social Network ipad allows us to receive direct notifications from study done in 2010, 90% of teens in the United social Medias such as twitter. You can tweet from States said they have created an online profile for wherever you want whenever you want. It is the a social networking site. The numbers don’t lie we ultimate side tracker. On average 7.1 hours of our are currently in social media take over mode. It time each month is going to social networking. It is essentially runs the average teens life. In the hard to see that as a good thing when the average same study it said 48% of teens admit they spend user is within the 14 to18 age range. These are too much time on the internet. This does not even crucial times in a person’s life and among some of the include those who aren’t even aware of their hardest years. Not only are kids being scrutinized in problem. The effect of social media is both good school but over the internet as well. Given its vast and bad, you can’t argue that just because it is popularity kids have looked at social networking as an being used more frequently than ever it’s a bad outlet to say and be whatever they want. This breeds thing. Studies done by psychologist have showed problems such as cyber bullying and the spread of that frequent social media use can lead to elicit material. It’s hard to correct this problem when narcissism but others show that the more friends there is such a generation gap. The only way a parent we have on the Facebook the less likely we are to or teacher can really understand is by becoming tech be depressed. It is argued that social networks savvy themselves. You can’t provide guidance or set can help teens develop empathy for people out in limits if you do not understand the social media world the real world and others say it inhibits which is part of the problem. communication skills. This issue is a fairly new one because based on research the good outweighs the bad which is contrary to what most people may think. 6 News

Tick Tock By Diandra Is School Starting Later Pezzano Beneficial? By Casey Knowles, senior School now starts 15 minuets earlier and many students are not happy with the new change. Studies have shown that if schools started later in the day, students would preform better academically. A Today.com poll that interviewed students across the country said that 78% of students would prefer school to start at a later time LUNAR, page 1 compared to the 22% that said they would like to have an earlier start to the school day. United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan also The full moon that occurred on October suggested that a later start time would benefit high 19 (Saturday) provided some interesting school students.Furthermore, a study by the observations. Various faculty reported that on University of Minnesota showed that students who that Friday students were “more active” and started at 8:40 AM scored better on tests and that there was a significant amount of missed fewer classes compared to students who “class disruptions”. Keeping in consideration started school at 7:30. that Fridays are “laid down days”, many would associate these behaviors with the full moon. According to the Trends in International When multiple individuals of the SMH Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), the community were asked about predictions for United States has the highest number of sleep the November 17 full moon, the majority had deprived children. When asked about the new very similar answers. Because the full moon start time, some SMH students voiced their would occur on a Sunday and a school frustrations." It's very aggravating that we have day would follow many predicted that there to start at 7:40" said Mattie Durgin, a junior from would be more behavioral issues. Lynn. Cameron Byrne, a senior from It is evident though that anything that Swampscott said "I'm not down for having to be affects us physically affects us emotionally. in homeroom so early, I liked the previous years Morin Plante puts it simply saying, “The moon schedule better".In addition to the Today.com affects water, we are water”. And although poll, Many SMH students themselves believe various studies dismiss the mysterious “Lunar that school should start later. A conducted Effect” theory, it’s hard to ignore all the around school that included 20 SMH students connections made between the moon, water, revealed that 85% of SMH students think school and us. should start at a later time whereas 15% are content with the new start time. Overall, students prefer to start school later in the day. Numerous studies show that it is beneficial to start school later not only academically, but for the students' health as well.

7 The Blue Truck By Brennan Pramberg When I asked Calland what should be done about the For some time now there has been a blue truck she said, "I don't tolerate the Ford Ranger truck parked in the back of C parking nonsense." Calef suggested the truck should be Building now known as "Student Parking." moved to a different spot so that it is out of the way of the The truck never moves and does not belong snow plows, and Calland responded "No, it's got to go and to any student, teacher, or faculty member it will be towed."DiFabio also stated that the new set up on at St. Mary's High School. The blue Ford student and teacher parking had little to do with security Ranger truck has been parked in the same and more to do with "everyone having a spot." He also student parking spot as far back as last said that though the school is still looking into the use of year. All the spaces outlined by yellow paint parking permits to make sure that everyone parking on the are owned by SMH and are reserved for school campus is accounted for. So far, no decision has parking only by students, teachers, been made on the and faculty of the school. These parking matter.Calef said that the truck will be towed on monday spots are not reserved for residents of St. November 4, 2013.There was also a red car that was Mary's Plaza, a low income housing parked next to the truck but when the owner was asked to complex located on 30 Pleasant St. move it, she did so. Calland said that she had had Bob Calef and David Giarusso are in charge incidents in the past with the same tenants in regards to of maintenance at the school and were the following rules.When the owner of the blue truck was only people aware of who the truck asked to move it she caused problems according to belonged to. Calef said that he thought it Giarusso and therefore it will be towed. It is unlikely that belonged to a women living in St. Mary's there will be future problems with St. Mary's Plaza Plaza who he had had some issues with the residents parking in school parking now that Calland has truck before in regards to plowing the been made aware of this incident. school parking lot.

In an interview with Sarah Calland building manager of St. Teresa House and St. Mary's Plaza, Bob Calef and David Giarusso it was confirmed that the owner of the blue truck was living at the housing complex. According to Calland resident were not allowed to drive stating, "We don't supply parking here." By parking in the school parking lot the owner of the blue Ford is breaking both school rules and St. Mary's Plaza resident rules. Calland was firm in her statement that none of her residents can park any car on our campus or theirs.In regards to the truck being an issue of campus security, Calland True Blue statedthat "We want to be on the same page if something happens." Photo taken by Alyse Diamantides However in an interview with Doctor DiFabio, the school principal, he said that he did not view the truck as a serious issue for campus security but that he did not know enough about it to make any decisions

8 Contributing to a Healthier Another statistic I found, according to the NSW Community Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey By Courtney Curry was that about one­third of young people did As many of you approach your senior year you will not eat breakfast every day. Breakfast is our realize how important community service is. As a most important meal and with the help of this senior now I started filling out my college applications project healthier breakfast foods will be realizing how much service they look for. Community available to us in convenient stores for the service is a good thing to get involved in throughout purpose of grabbing a quick breakfast in the all your years in high school. Not only is it important to morning. We need to help to teach others how college but it is also our duty to help others who are in important eating healthy is by setting examples need. Now as you keep that in mind recently National and having these foods available for them. Honor Society has met with Amanda Rzepkowski, who is from AmeriCorps and is According to a study done by The Journal of volunteering at Lynn Food and Fitness Alliance. She the American Dietetic Association,By eating at came and talked to us about the volunteer options least 5 servings of vegetables and fruits a day, with the Lynn Food and Fitness Alliance. She also you can reduce your risk of stroke and heart explained to us how important it is to make healthy disease by 30%, lose weight, and enhance choices in our lives. your immune system so you don’t get sick as often. This shows how much of an impact This is a volunteer option that will hopefully peak your healthy food can have on our lives. Many interest, and hopefully you will come take part in people do not realize how much food can affect making Lynn a healthier place. The Lynn Food and the way we live. Food does have a major Fitness Alliance is a group of High School student impact on our lives and we need to be cautious from Classical, English, and SMH who meet once a of what we eat everyday. week to work of service projects to help make Lynn a healthier environment to live in. For this project they are working to recruit storeowners who are willing to put healthy food When Amanda came to talk to us she told us about in their stores. This is where we come in; we the recent project that they are working on, this is to are needed to help get these storeowners on bring healthy food into corner stores in Lynn. She board. We would be going around to different gave the example of Dunkin Donuts, they now sell stores and advertising our plans for making a bananas and after every morning they are sold out. healthier environment. They also need people Healthy food does sell fast; it is just that it is not in a to help with the marketing aspect of the project. lot of stores that people stop into on the go. The Lynn If you think you might not be sociable enough Food and Fitness Alliance is working to bring about to go around to the stores this would be the healthy food like yogurt, fruit, cheese nuts, etc. to perfect place for you! They need help designing stores like 7 eleven. We took a vote during our NHS posters, coming up with marketing ideas, and meeting on who would buy healthy food if it were doing work behind the scenes. available to them for breakfast on their way to school; almost everyone voted they would. This is a great way to get involved with our community and you can add it on to your According to presidential council on fitness, statistics college resume. It is also great to get involved if show how important it is that we get more people to you have an interest in the health field. join in on living healthy lives. One statistic is that Colleges will look at the places you have Obesity­related medical conditions cost our nation volunteered, and it is good to have some nearly $150 billion every year and account for 16 to experience in the field you are looking to go 18 percent of our total healthcare costs (1 in every 6 into. dollars spent). This shows how much money our Healthy! country could save if obesity wasn’t a problem in our Photo by: country. If we saved all the money that was being Courtney used to pay for the complications due to obesity, we Curry would be able to help many people in the world who are dying from hunger. We need to limit ourselves 9 and give to others who do not have enough to support themselves. We need to help our community become a healthier place. Features

A Day in the Life of In continuing the interview Doherty Doherty was asked to describe Straight out of room B17 comes an his students. "Look at these "outgoing, garrulous" English people.. How would you describe teacher, Mr. Larry Doherty. them", Said Doherty again with sarcasm in his voice. He then As most students recognize him for goes on to say the students are a his sarcastic attitude but only pleasure to teach. They are "sarcastic in a good way" gives inquisitive, enthusiastic, but him his own recognizable sometimes they need a little personality everyone has come to boost. know and love. Doherty said that the students When Doherty was younger he improve they're work ethic aspired to be a teacher and everyday and take a step closer attended Boston College to live out to being good students. his decision. As a freshman at BC Doherty's goal is to continue he majored in English and minored teaching. After his career in in education. "Theres a teaching he hopes to retire and fine line between teaching and a travel. juvenile entertainer", said Doherty. Doherty told the newspaper that In a normal day in the classroom when he travels you will see him consists of Doherty trying to enliven sitting in an Irish Pub. At the end the class and motivate of the interview Doherty was them to succeed. He makes sure asked if there was anything else they're working and strives to make he wanted to say. He responded sure it's "a no fun class", by saying he is glad to support Doherty said with great sarcasm in the newspaper. his voice.

When asked about what he thinks about teaching Doherty responded by saying it's enjoyable, rewarding and challenging. He expresses his fondness in seeing young people succeed. Doherty works to "model a good work ethic for the students and prepare them for life after high

Larry the Legend Photo By: Gabriel Ayers, senior

10 Also any type of sport, computers or We got to see all of the pictures Camp Sunshine that were taken and see all of the The ride was about 2 hours go to the waterfront where we could canoe, kayak or use any other water activities each group had long headed to Casco, Maine with 7 participated in. Camp Sunshine of my classmates, Sarah McVann, things. At 12:00p.m. we would have an hour to have lunch and the kids holds 40 families each session with Melissa LeFave, Gianna Iantosca, no expense, it holds 1,200 families Tatiana Doucette, Alexis Mango, would go back with their families. I would normally eat with the family I a year, houses 65­75 volunteers, Bryan Nerich, Ryan Boiselle and and is in operation all year round. our teacher,Doug Lowe. We were first had dinner with. Then we would return to our age groups again I became so close with going to Camp Sunshine, a camp people in just a matter of 4 days for terminally ill children and their around at 1:00pm. At 5:00pm the kids parents would pick them up and I still talk to the family that I ate families. dinner with the first day! It was When we first arrived we and it was time for dinner. After dinner from 6:00­10:00pm the whole such a great atmosphere and walked in and someone greeted us seeing smiles on everyone's faces at the front desk. We got our room camp would gather together, if they would like, to attend things that was amazing. Seeing all these keys and our yellow volunteer t­ brave kids made me so happy, shirts. We went to our rooms and were planned. Every night there was a different activity like a realizing how strong they are. put all of our stuff away. Right away Spending just a couple days with a we had an introductory meeting comedy show, a talent show, group bonfire, a dance party, celebration bunch of kids was truly one of the with all of the volunteers to meet happiest times in my life. Anyone everyone. We were told about what show and a wish boat ceremony. We got to connect with the whole who has the chance to volunteer at we should expect and what we will Camp Sunshine should definitely be doing for the next few days. camp, not just our group. Since Camp Sunshine is on a do it because it really gives such a Then, we got assigned what group positive outlook on life. we were going to be working with. I lake, one day we had a fishing trip. There was expert fishers and they Camp Sunshine relies on was put with the 9­12 year olds. I fundraisers and donations to keep got showed around the campus so I would take around two kids and one volunteer on the boat. I went on the going and they are a non­profit knew were I would be and met the charitable organization. They have other volunteers in my group and boat with the expert fished and two of the kids in my group. We were numerous sponsors some with big the leaders. names such as The Coca Cola At around 4p.m. the word out on the lake for about an hour but did not catch anything. The last Company, Dunkin' Donuts, around camp was "the buses are Hannaford, jetBlue airways, Market here!", everyone rushed to the night of camp we had the wish boat ceremony. Every child from camp Basket, Walmart, and so parking lot. We helped the families many more. Camp Sunshine is a bring the luggage to their rooms. made a little boat with a candle during their arts and crafts session. place to provide support and joy to Every volunteer was given a family families going though very tough to have dinner with on the first The camp gathered in the cafeteria, turned the lights off, light the boats times. It serves as a retreat for the night. The family I got to eat with people involved. was a mother, father, and two girls, candle, and played a song that was one 3 years old and one 9 years written specifically for Camp old. I became so close with this Sunshine. When the music was family that I still keep in touch with turned off all kids blew out their them! So the next day was the first candle and made a wish. real day of camp. We got up, went Normally the wish boat to get breakfast and went to our ceremony's are held on the lake and age groups rooms. We went the kids would launch their boats. outside and played ice breaker Right before ours it started raining games with the kids to help them so we had to do it in the cafeteria, get to know each other. Everyday but it still had the same effect. from 9:00a.m­12:00p.m. and After the wish boat ceremony 1:15p.m. to 5:00p.m. we would we all set up chairs in front of the stage and watched the big screen have activities. The things we The infamous, yellow, Camp would do consisted of going to the lower. A slide show with all the pictures from the week was played. Sunshine volunteer shirt. indoor pool, playing mini golf, Volunteers range from age 16­80 archery, and arts and crafts. years old. 11 Cam also said that when people Cam Byrne's Claim Cam has uploaded 747 "like" his photos, it gives him an to Instagram Fame pictures to date and he gets over incentive to post more pictures. 100 likes on almost every picture Most Instagram users he uploads. On what he thinks average about a couple of hundred about getting so many likes, Cam followers on their account. Cam responded " it's a great feeling Byrne boasts 1,575 followers. Most knowing that people enjoy my people would consider this to be a work, and I want to keep improving lot of followers, but Cam doesn't let my photos as I continue to upload it get to his head. " I wouldn't say them." Some people believe that I'm 'Instagram famous' at all. I do you need an expensive camera to have more followers than your be a good photographer. average instagrammer, but they are Cam began his Instagram mostly people that I know." career taking pictures with his One of Cam Byrnes favorite Cam also said that sunsets are his cell phone. " My iPhone was a sunset pictures found on favorite things to photograph. " I great camera to start out with." instagram. Picture with 171 likes. like to photograph sunsets because said Cam, who recently received a of the amazing color." Canon T3I camera for Christmas. " Cam enjoys taking pictures Cam Byrne's passion for the camera I got is really great, it's during the summer at Camp Rotary photography is relatively new, but going to allow me to take better and also when he goes skiing his picturesmake it seem like he pictures and make my pictures during the winter. Cam will be has been doing it for years. From look more professional." attending Endicott College next fall nature to skiing,Cam Byrne and will major in Business captures it all.The SMH senior One of Cam Byrne's famous Administration and minor in began using Instagram at the end pictures taken off of his instagram. Photography. Cam was awarded of his sophomore year. For those Picture comes with 161 instagram Endicott College's Presidential who don't know, Instagram is an likes. Scholarship which is worth up to app that allows users to upload $20,000 over his four years at different photos to their profile. At Endicott. first, Cam did not take pictures Cam's hometown also gives seriously, but as his interest in him a unique advantage among his photography grew, so did the fellow Instagram users. Cam lives quality of his pictures. in Swampscott, a seaside " My iPhone let me get very community with a total population of creative with taking pictures and about 14,000 people. " I love editing, also, Instagram allowed Swampscott because King's Beach me to let others see my work", said provides me with a great landscape Cam. Instagram currently has 20 to take pictures", said different filters that users can Cam. select from to enhance their Giving advice is something pictures. Cam loves to do as well. For those Currently, there are 150 of you who want to up your million Instagram users worldwide. Instagram game, Cam has a few Launched in 2010, Instagram has tips. " I would recommend not quickly become one of the most posting more than once or twice per downloaded apps of all time. night. I would also find the right However, many people did not time to post, I usually upload my start using Instagram until about pictures around 8 pm because that two years ago. is when I get the most likes.", said Cam Byrne likes to the Swampscott native. photograph many different things, but nature is what he likes to photograph most. On why he takes pictures of nature, Cam said, " I 12 like taking pictures of nature the SMH team is already off to a When asked what her favorite Sports good start, says Hanlon. “Three memory with the basketball team, people on our team have Rudolf lit up with excitement. Rachel Hanlon: alreadyqualified for states and 10 Winning the state title freshman Running circles people are ranked in the top ten in year was her response, and she around the the league in their race.” seemed to relive it in that moment. competitors for Indoor "It was so exciting, I was just so Track. At any SMH meet you can watch excited." Said Brianna. By: Christianna Casaletto Hanlon participate in the 600 meters, The basketball team has set some For natural born runner Rachel 4x400 meter serious goals for this season. Hanlon, her senior season of winter relay, and the long jump. “I think I am Ultimately, they want to win as most indoor track as the best at the 600 meters because games as they possibly can. On captain is something she has been it is what I train the most for. Also, I Dec. 18 the team left for Florida, in preparing her whole life for. train for both speed and stamina which is required in order to do well order to play in the KSA Classic tournament. They hope to win the Rachel Hanlon has participated in in the race.” Hanlon always pushes tournament and they are well both winter and spring track with the herself to finish a race strong. “I am prepared. Of course the team, as SMH teams since able to push myself knowing that if I well as the rest of us Spartans, the 7th grade. But for Hanlon, run out of stamina, I only let myself would love for the girls to take the training began much before middle down and let the team down less state title trophy once again. school. “My mom was an avid runner than if I messed up in the relay.” and ran in several marathons, road In response to my question races, and triathlons. She put me in regarding preparations for her final children’s races when I was younger basketball season at St.Marys, and grew up running.” Brianna The Super Star Brianna said, "To prepare for the season we've ran more than the However, not all her talent comes St.Mary's star shooting guard, previous years we've been coming naturally. Hanlon trains hard to stay Brianna Rudolf, has accomplished into practice with the mind set to in shape all year round. “To get in many goals during her high school make each other better, we use our shape, I run a lot. Some days I run career. Brianna has received a main goal of longer distances to build up my scholarship to play basketball at winning the state title as a stamina and other days I run sprints Umass Lowell next fall. "Getting this motivation to work harder than ever in order to build my speed.” She also scholarship was like a dream come before." has a few preparations before each true. I've always wanted to play meet. “I eat pasta to give me energy college basketball!" Said the Brianna Rudolf is an extraordinary and get my uniform and shoes ready basketball star. role model. She maintains good for the next day.” grades and balances her time Multiple factors contributed to wisely. When Rudolf gave the verbal This year is different than Hanlon’s Brianna's decision to attend Umass commitment to the River Hawks she past 5 years with the SMH team Lowell. Considering Brianna's became the first St.Marys basketball because she is now charismatic personality, I had player ever to accept a Div. 1 full one of the 7 captains. “Being captain already assumed that she had a scholarship. is different because you try to help variety of friends, including myself. improve others along with your times The location played a large roll in and running abilities. It is similar in this choice because staying local the way that I am pushing myself to meant that people could come watch do the best that I can in my races.” her play. Rudolf also told me that she is interested in criminal justice, Along with helping her team mates so she was glad to find out they had improve, Hanlon has some goals this a good program for it. "The style at season not only for herself but also Umass Lowell fit me. I liked how the the team. “My goal for this season is coach ran things," Brianna stated to place in every meet, and hopefully during our interview. come in the top three of the league 13 meet at the end of the season.” And Run to Save Your Life brittle bones, or Paget's disease. finally set that personal record or By:Tiana Foglietta However, many young people finish a high mileage race there is develop poor bone health from lack Running is known as a fun, no better feeling in the world of exercise and can experience competitive sport, but little do because it all came from your these symptoms at a very young people know running helps keep endurance and your dedication." age. Even more of a motive to get you happy and healthy. Whether up and get moving! you run for fun, fitness, or for a Running is an overall beneficial competitive edge you are reaping exercise that not only affects your Running is also known to be an the many benefits running has to health, but your brainpower and immunity booster for people who run offer. If you are not running mood. Taking up running is no cost for at least an hour a day. Compared hopefully this article will sway you to at all and supplies you with many to inactive people, it reduces take up running and add it to your ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. infection of the upper respiratory daily routine. So pick up your sneakers and get tract by 18%. As an immunity running! booster, it minimizes the chance of According to the University of British developing certain cancers. Due to Columbia, running provides a Red Sox Win 2013 the high physical impact of running, reduction in premature death and World Series at it is known to help prevent colon and proved a 20% to 50% reduction rate Fenway, First Time in breast cancer. in individuals who ran two miles per 95 Years Now if health and diet isn't enough day. This means that by running By: Michael Hayward & Dave to convince you to become an avid only two miles a day you can Cosenza runner, running also affects your lengthen your lifespan, and save 95 years ago was the last time the mood. Running is a known stress your life. Red Sox won the World Series at reducer and can leave you feeling Fenway. In 2013, 95 years later the refreshed with a clear mind. Running is proven to increase day gas coke again and the Sox are Running, along with other physical cardiac health. This is done by its champions. exercises is known to release ability to lower LDL (bad cholesterol) endorphins in your brain. This and to increase HDL (good In 2012 the Red Sox ended the chemical is released when a person cholesterol). In fact, by running 16 season being onto of the worst becomes happy, making them more miles per week it can stop the teams in the MLB. In the offseason energetic and elevating their mood. advancement of cardiovascular Ben Cherrington made a lot of good disease, and running 22 miles per decisions by adding good players, Mike Cerulli, a SMH cross country week can reverse the effects of and a great coaching staff. John runner, explains"When I'm having a developed cardiovascular disease. Farrell, the formal pitching coach for bad day the best thing for me to do the Sox back in '07, came back to is to go for a run, look at the Along with a balanced diet, running Boston to be the new manger in the scenery, and when I'm done my can help you capture your weight 2013 season. However, with all mind is cleared and I'm in a better loss goal. Running can help you these changes it turned out to be a mood." maintain your weight, or help you season that no one will forget. lose weight on the basis that mile Running and racing allows a person for mile you burn around 100 Throughout the season the Red to set goals. When people set goals calories. It is also an effective fat Sox played great and did it makes them happy, rather than not burner, and will get you results remarkable things that no one having any aspirations. When a faster than it's counterpart, walking. expected them to do. The team got person achieves their goal, it makes along very well and played their them happy and encourages them to The resistance your bones hearts out every time they stepped set more goals to accomplish. This encounter as you run makes your foot onto the field. Thin Farrell loved can then lead the same person to bones strong. Therefore, running this group of players, thought they set goals in everyday life, and not be builds up bone health, and is were something special, and hey all afraid of failure. scientifically proven to be more contributed in many ways to the effective than other aerobic team. Chris Foglietta, an avid runner and exercises. Bone health is important marathoner says, "Accomplishing a to maintain because as you get The Red Sox finished the season goal takes more than one try, you older your bones weaken and you with the best record going into the don't achieve it without hard work, become at risk for Osteoporosis, 14 self­ discipline, and heart. When you playoffs 97­65, tied with the St. Louis World Series is life changing. Cardinals. Getting to the World Series wasn't an easy task, they had Mrs. Festa is a huge Red Sox fan to face the Rays and the Tigers, both that works at our school, and she who were both great teams with had some great things to say about outstanding pitching. The Sox found the Red Sox. " from going from last a way to battle and win both series, place to first I was out of my mind," and found themselves on the way to said Mrs. Festa when asked about the World Series against the St. how she felt that the Red Sox went to Louis Cardinals. The American the World Series. When asked about League won the All­Star game so the game 6, "I was elated, I was tired but Red Sox had home field advantage I still stayed up for the game." When in the World Series. asked about Big Papi's game four speech in the dugout, "He's a In game 1 of the World Series the presence on the team and everyone Red Sox shocked everyone and has respect for him. gave the Cardinals a beating and Bright Star Who went on to win the game 8­1. The Leads The 2014 Cardinals were able to steal game 2 Hockey Team To at Fenway, and the series shifted to Victory A shot of Fenway Park after the St. Louis for game 3. Game 3 of the Boston Red Sox won the World By: Patrick Scanlan Series. World Series had a crazy ending with Chris Price has been playing hockey an obstruction call that has never for 13 years. His position in hockey happened before in World Series is a defenseman. I asked him what history. The Cardinals went on to win motivated him to play hockey. He Game 3. After it seemed like all the said “My brother started playing and momentum was with St. Louis, but it got me interested and also Big Papi brought the Red Sox because I grew up in a family who together as a team and they came played hockey.” So naturally he out and won games 4 and 5 and would want to strap on those skates played great. The series shifted back and start making some goals. to Boston for game 6 at Fenway. Now a senior at St Mary’s High The Red Sox came into game 6 with School, he has been selected to be the momentum on there side. Game one of the co­ captains of the was here and the Red Sox came to hockey team. Along with Co­captain play and it was a crazy game to Jordan Manthorne, Coaches Mark watch. The Red Sox struck first and Lee and Gerard Festa the 2013 went onto win the game 6­1, and hockey team appears to have a very were crowned the2013 World Series successful future. When I asked Champions. Winning the World Chris Price how he was selected to Series was a huge thing for the city be co­ captains, his response was “I of Boston, especially after the got voted by my fellow teammates tragedy that happened, and the city the prior year.” This just shows how needed something like this to much respect they have for Chris happen for the community, Boston Price but also how much faith they Strong!! First time in 95 years that have in him to run this team the Red Sox won the World Series at efficiently. Fenway, last time was in 1918. Big Papi won the MVP of the series and Although he doesn’t run the played unbelievable. practices or the plays during the game, his leadership skills and work I (David) was lucky enough to ethic come into play with the other witness Game 6 in person, and it 15 was one of the craziest nights of my life. To see the Red Sox win the members of the hockey team. Chris together”? Price said that “The said “I lead the team on and off the defense has been our strong point ice, take care of the younger kids, and because of them we have been help them out sometimes because able to defend our goal posts more they might not know certain things efficiently and score more goals. We and if there is a practice change I also got a lot faster and more might be asked to tell the others on developed. We are top ten in the the team. He is also involved in state/” The last thing I asked Chris organizing community service Price was “how do you secure a spot projects by the hockey team. in the super eight.” Price said “By winning our league and winning the The St. Mary’s hockey team’s rest of our games in the season.” ultimate goal is to make it to the Super Eight Tournament. The Super Thus stated back in this article the Eight is a regional playoff boys hockey team were not able to tournament where the top eight high make it to the Super 8 tournament, school teams within Division 1 but made it to the Division 1 playoffs. compete. The two finalists play at Boston Garden. Two seasons ago St. Mary’s hockey team played in the Super Eight tournament and made it to the semi­finals.

Unfortunately though the boys hockey team was not able to seed in the Super Eight Tournament. However they claimed the number one seed in Division 1 North. On Wednesday Feb, 26 the boys hockey team defeated Whaltham 2­ 1 in first round of the playoffs.

Chris would like his fellow teammates to learn the Chris "Chrii" Price in Trig fundamentals of hockey.” To Photo by Gabby Ayers prepare for the games, Chris tries to give the players “pep talks” for motivation, encourages them to do their best and no matter what have fun”. St. Mary’s hockey team looks like it’s in good hands and has a very bright future this year.

The St.Marys Spartans ended the season 14­4­2, which gave them the number one seed in the Divison 1 North. When I interviewed Price earlier in the season, I asked who has improved on the team. Price said “we have gotten better and in the last 13 games we are 11­1­1 and our team’s hard work and dedication is starting to pay off.” I also asked Chris “is there any 16 improvement with certain individuals or has the team improved all Staff Opinion By: Alexandria Fisher, Senior Athletics is a popular activity among high school students Editor­in­chief : Alyse around the world. For some, it is a way to become more involved Diamantides in the school and to broaden their horizons. For others, it is more serious and they plan to carry their sport to the collegiate level. Copy editors: Casey Knowles No matter what the reasoning, athletics is a great way to Jackie Lavin stay in shape and to make friends. At SMH, each sports team is Christina Mignosa like a family. Practicing together every day really allows you to get Jennie Mucciarone to know someone. As high school students, it can be hard at times having to deal with cliques and bullies. Being a part of a sports News stories: team is like a built in group of friends who will always be there for Diandra Pezzano, ed. you and will always have your back. Brennan Pramberg Helio Meirelles Neto Athletics is a great form of exercise. We can become so Julie Donaghey caught up in other things that our personal health and fitness can Casey Knowles be put on the back burner. Athletics is a great outlet for exercise because it is an activity that people enjoy to do. Features: Gabby Ayers, ed. With today's technology, students can get caught up in their Christianna Casaletto cell phone screens and miss out on what is going on in the real Courtney Curry world. Athletics is a great way to stay active and put yourself out Lindsey Moran there. The amount of children choosing to stay inside glued to a Brittany Gear computer screen rather than getting outside and running around is becoming a pressing issue. Athletics provides a fun, social way to Opinion/Editorials: get outside and make something of yourself. Tia Foglietta, ed. Kennedy Boyd Not only does athletics improve the physical health of Amanda Pustorino people, it also instills lessons and morals that cannot be learned Pat Scanlan anywhere else. Athletics teaches you that winning is not everything. It is more important to try your best and put in hard Sports: work rather than simply winning a game. Athletics also teaches Michael Hayward, ed. sportsmanship. Nobody likes a sore loser. It is important to win David Cosenza and lose with class. Being a part of a team is the best way to teach Alexandria Fisher teamwork. Children and adolescents learn teamwork on sports Jennie Mucciarone teams and then carry that into their school work and careers. Garrett Molea

NBA star Michael Jordan has said, "I've missed more than Entertainment: 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've Meghan Buckley, ed. been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed Alexandrea Bozarjian over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Zuzu Haefner This exemplifies that athletics teaches you to learn from your Christina Mignosa mistakes. You cannot dwell on something that you have done Jackie Lavin wrong because you cannot go back in time and change it. All you can do is learn from it and try to do it better next time. Layout and Design Team: Tufts Girl's Basketball commit Jennie Mucciarone said, Alyse Diamantides "Athletics have been a major part of my life. Basketball has helped Alexandrea Bozarjian form me into the person I am today. I think it is good to have a Diandra Pezzano balance between athletics, academics, and a social life. The athletics aspect has always played a major role and basketball is 17 something I have always enjoyed playing. The Spartan Times Policy Statement

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