The Bishop's Presence Is a Present

Friday, January 12, 2018 The Bishop George Ahr HS Volume 48 One Tingley Lane Number 2 Satoma Edison, New Jersey 08820 Newsmagazine The Bishop’s Presence Is A Present

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Inside... Fallout Boy P. 5 Holiday stories P. 9 Sports spotlight P. 13

Student Artwork p.2 Self-love P. 6 Cotillion P. 10 Swimming P. 14

Cookie vs. cookie p.3 Christmas concert P. 7 Ahr Star Mass P. 11 Winter Track P. 15

“The Last Jedi” p.4 Sophomore traditions P. 8 California fires P. 12 Ads P. 16

Top left: Artwork by Abigail Chadwick ‘21 Top right: Artwork by Sydney Samuelson ‘21 Bottom Right: Artwor by Ally Wonski ‘18 Next quarter satoma will hold a creative writing and art contest. The Holiday Rush students who want to By: Nicole Petrick have their work published Holiday shopping, Rushing around, Cries from the customers, managers’ frown. should contact Ms. Byrne Nothing compares to the holiday rush, Except maybe when it’s left in the dust. ([email protected]) Christmas is a time to put all the hustle and bustleaway, But instead we choose to indulge in holiday layaways. Wrapping paper, and crisp ribbons are wrapped as one Christmas trees and jolly lights add to the fun. T h e S ato m a S ta f f Gift Cards and gift sets are bundled and wrapped, While paychecks and credit cards get caught in the trap. w i s h e s BGA a A long time ago Christmas had a bigger reason, But now all that’s lost in the material season. Presents instead of people, is what I fear H a p p y N e w Y e a r ! will soon be the meaning of Holiday Cheer.

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 • January 12 • 2018 Opinion 3 In the defense of oatmeal raisin Dear read- both stocked heavily. On the would have been instantly ers, when left platter, there are choco- reminded of the nightmarish garland and late chip, and on the right conditions of a rocky field Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler the gentle oatmeal raisin. You are now due to the hostile, unfriendly, Vice Principal: Brian Brogno glow of confronted with this enthrall- and rigid edges. As you place Campus Minister: warm hearts ing puzzle. Right or left? the circle of despair from ba- Sr. Cynthia Marie Babyak decorate our Oatmeal raisin or Chocolate sicness into your mouth, all Technology Coordinator: homes ev- Chip? Salvation or Condem- the joy and hope for a deli- Michael Kowalczyk ery year in nation? cious Christmas treat turns to late Decem- Reader, if you chose the ash. As you spit out the hor- Editor-in-Chief ber, we are confronted with a platter on your right, you rendous disgrace for a cook- Simon Llaguno moral dilemma so herculean have chosen correctly. You ie, everyone attending the in nature that most of us fail place your fingers on the oat- Christmas party turns to look Photo Editor in choosing the righteous an- meal raisin cookie directly at you. You understand their Maia Lim swer. We are approached by on top. You feel the heav- tacit command to leave from Copy Editors an ultimate decision between enly textures of soft, though the looks on their faces. On Ally Wonski two choices: chocolate chip slightly bumpy contours of your walk of timid humilia- and oatmeal raisin cookies. the surface. You slowly place tion along the darkened roads, Editorial Editor Rationally, I propose that the cookie in your mouth and you feel the immense guilt as Thomas Knapp the far superior treat is oat- bite down. Your teeth glide the entire neighborhood looks Entertainment Editor meal raisin. The infinitely through the scrumptious con- upon you. “Shame!” they yell Julia Kebuladze better oatmeal raisin cookie tents and begin to chew. Your “Shame.” is a delicious, gooey dessert, saliva captures the tasty par- What did you choose when School News/Service Editors and those who deny the mag- ticles and delivers them to our good Santa Claus deliv- Mary Pucci nificence of that glorious disk your taste buds. As you be- ered presents on December Sports Editor do not deserve its existence. gin to experience the cosmic 25th? Did you choose the Simon Llaguno In a hypothetical situa- delight, you begin to wonder good graciousness of oatmeal tion, imagine yourself enjoy- the fundamental questions of raisin? Or, did you errone- Editorial Writers ing a family Christmas party. life. You ask yourself what ously choose the awful choc- Thomas Knapp You are sitting on the couch would’ve happened if you had olate chip? I can only hope, Julia Kebuladze when suddenly, on the coffee picked the platter on the left. dear reader, you knew what to Ally Wonski Michael Trinidad table, you notice that there If you had picked up the choose. are two platters of cookies, chocolate chip cookie, you Staff Writers Alyssa Pittari, Megan Lim, Ashley D’Souza, Pamela Picerno, Jaren Buliyat, Sybille Rateau, Girely The case for chocolate chip Oyola, Julia Duarte, Claire Froehlich, Carissa Matrale, Nicole When you Christmas spirit and as much and I hope you agree. Petrick, Samantha Soldo, Marjolyn Megaloudis, Adam Kubisak, Jasmine imagine the joy. When you look at many I highly doubt you would Chang holidays, of the children’s Christmas like to not honor your ances- you prob- books, you find chocolate tors, you own blood family Adviser: Amy Kate Byrne ably think chip cookies being used for who strived for you to have of an im- the occasion, not oatmeal rai- a better future and a lov- Vol. 48, No.2 age similar sin. ing home.They fought for The Satoma Newsmagazine is to this: You Most Christmas movies dis- you right to live somewhere a student publication which imagine card the silly oatmeal snacks, where you can enjoy the feel- is the forum of expression for yourself sipping hot choco- instead using the comfort of ing of righteousness when the student body at Bishop late by the fire while watch- a piping hot chocolate chip you choose a chocolate chip George Ahr High School, ing Christmas movies with cookie. While some may pre- cookie. They tried to make One Tingley Lane, Edison, family. The oven dings; you fer the taste of oatmeal raisin sure you had a home, where New Jersey 08820. Letters to pull out a fresh batch of de- to chocolate chip, the cookie you could comfortably rel- the editor should be signed licious, warm, chocolate chip is simply not a tradable op- ish in the luscious, beautiful although names will be held cookies. You pour half a glass tion. It is the traditional chocolate chip cookie. upon request. The Satoma of milk, then place the cook- food that makes Christmas I once had a friend who ate Newsmagazine is a member ies and beverage above the as magical as it is! It is not a processed and granulated of the Quill and Scroll and the fireplace, awaiting the com- something to simply taste, it dried grape cookie rather than American Scholastic Press ing morning where you find is something to experience. a heavenly, cherubic choco- Association. some of the snacks gone! When you think of Christmas, late chip cookie. They lived This is the Christmas tra- it is doubtful that you auto- the rest of their life in regret Phone: (732)-549-1108 dition that many children matically think of oatmeal of that choice they made that ext. 655 have grown up with, and it raisin cookies. While having day. This is a warning, a cau- should continue to be one new customs is important, I tionary tale. I hope I have Email: [email protected] of the trademark christmas think honoring the cookies of made a convincing case for traditions. Variants of this the generations before us is chocolate chip cookies, the Web: www.bgahs.org/satoma. story would not bring you as one of the time honored tra- right, and only, choice this jsp much happiness, not as much ditions of the holiday season, holiday season.

spot opening for DJ Khaled. One last run Of course, when the girls get together, trouble ensues. The group By: Ashley D’Souza eating virus known as the “Flare” faces the usual competition, this has engulfed the city and spreads a The trials have finally been com- time against Calamity, played by veil of threat and darkness over the pleted but it all comes down to one Ruby Rose, and her band, who troubled human race. It is now up to burning question: Will everyone sur- ridicule the Bellas for only singing Thomas to save mankind and banish vive? The original adaptation of the covers of other’s songs. To add to this disastrous infection. The Death book by James Dashner, “The Maze the chaos, Fat Amy is approached by Cure looks to be a grandiose closing Runner”, drew in many fans from her long-lost drug-dealer father. She to the Trilogy; fans will all get a the beginning of the series. “The decides to trust him, but he kidnaps clear idea of WICKED and further Scorch Trials” followed, and now the Bellas in the hopes of getting explore the character development the long awaited finale to the trilogy Amy’s money. Luckily Amy’s throughout all three movies. “Maze is here, “The Death Cure”. The first moral values shine through when Runner: The Death Cure” releases in movie showed seemingly difficult she chooses to save her friends and theatres on Friday, January 26, 2018. The Cast of “Pitch Per- trials, but viewers will be astonished not her shady father. Fanatics and newcomers to the series fect 3” came together what the main characters must en- The movie’s shining alike are sure to enjoy this ‘flare’ of one last time to complete dure in this film. A malignant, brain- entertainment. the final chapter of the moments, not much of a surprise, popular musical movie is through song. The Bellas sing a phenomenom cappella versions of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” and Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” with over the top costumes and By: Pamela Picerno sassiness. This is what viewers have come to know and love, and in this “Pitch Perfect 3’’ may get a few area they won’t be disappointed. good reviews from dedicated fans, The movie has its funny mo- but all in all, it doesn’t measure up ments, such as when Fat Amy saves to the success of the previous two her friends using sausages as nun films. The movie follows the Bellas chucks, and emotional moments three years after college. Becca is such as their final goodbye to the forced to work a low-end job, and series. “Pitch Perfect 3” is a movie Amy, Chloe, and all the others are for everyone to enjoy, especially if The characters of “The Death Cure” must face physical and in similar situations. However, they you are dying to see the ending to emotional challenges during the thrilling conclusion of decide to reunite to compete for a the Bella’s story. this trilogy (All photos courtesy of Google Images)

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 • January 12 • 2018 Entertainment 5 Spread the mania By: Mary Pucci critiques, lead singer Patrick Stump polarizing.’ But I think it was more song, “Last of the Real Ones” was had some choice words for their like when you’re smelling perfumes paired with a more whimsical video work: “It freaked me out. I was and you smell the coffee grounds with dancing llamas. “Hold Me like, ‘I don’t think this is something in between? I think that’s, like, the Tight or Don’t” had a whistle back- the four of us will like, I don’t think coffee grounds. A chance to restart” ing track and the video was a Dia de it’s something the label is going to said Wentz. Polarizing it was. The los Muertos inspired carnival video. like. It doesn’t sound like Fall Out single had an electronic sound, Due to the wide variety of songs, Boy. Oh...I can’t turn this in.’” This something that divided fans used to fans cannot grasp the mood of the caused the pushback of the album to a more rock sound. album just yet. January from its initial release date Their second single was “Cham- If all of these releases weren’t of September 14th. Pete Wentz, pion” in June. This single had more enough, at live shows, the band has bassist, said of the record, “It felt of the catchy hooks that older fans debuted another track, “Expensive like all bread and no meat. There are used to. The song is one of per- Mistakes” with a car fueled back- was no spicy mustard or anything.” severance and in their live tour, they drop. They have also given a small On top of this mounting pres- incorporated a montage of Princess explanation for unreleased “Stay sure, they had a tour promoting this Diana. In more recent news, the Frosty Royal Milk Tea”. “‘Stay non-existent album. As opposed to band announced a collaboration frosty’ is like a military term. It’s cancelling the multiple dates, the with the wildly popular Kpop group, basically like, ‘Stay cool but alert,’” band made the decision to continue BTS. The remix allowed for more Wentz says. “And royal milk tea is Fall out boy posts their with the tour, performing a compila- of a hip-hop vibe and appealed to this really good bottled milk tea that world tour advertise- tion of their best and early releases the band’s more global audience. I think you can only find in Japan.” ment of their new songs. The band has For the third single, the band Despite all of the setbacks and (All photos courtesy of just finished the North American leg released “Last of the Real Ones” in second guessing, the album is com- Google Images) of their tour. September. Their fourth single came plete and will be released January Content wise, the first single in the form of “Hold Me Tight or 19th. Even after all of these years, Fall Out Boy’s long awaited the band dropped was: “Young and Don’t” in November. Both of these the message the band hopes to seventh studio album, “Mania”, Menace” in April. The band re- singles comprised strange video convey stays steadfast. “We try to is almost here! However, it did leased that single first as “It was the concepts. Lyrically, they both came speak to the idea that if you don’t fit not come without a struggle. As only song we had done at the time. with the angst and power the band is in anywhere else,” Wentz says, “you opposed to the traditional album And I was like, ‘I’m sure it will be known for. The emotionally charged can fit in with us.” Justice is served By: Alexandria Wonski result of his death, they felt lost. To the audience’s and the character’s On November 17th, “Justice eyes, he could almost be compared League” was finally released. After to a god. However for the equivalent this two hour long feature, fans were of such a good entity, there must be left with excitement about the DC an evil one as well to counter it. universe and curiosity as to what Batman and Wonder Woman future productions may hold. This (more commonly referred to as film takes place after the gloomy Diana in this feature) come to the and slow events that happened in conclusion that a team of super- “Batman vs. Superman”. Before heroes must be formed to counter going into any further in detail, be the increasing devastation in the warned: there will be spoilers from world. They also became aware of Dare to dream with the Justice League as Heroes team up the movies. Steppenwolf – a demon-like alien to save the world from evil..Again After audiences witnessed the who essentially wishes to invade the tragic death and downfall of Super- earth to get to three boxes filled with troduced to this league is the Flash. the super hero group. man, fans greatly anticipated its powerful energy. So, they decide to He is the latest to the “saving the Despite such a dark backstory sequel. Many questions were raised, enlist several heroes to help aid their world” business which displayed in and introduction, this film takes a one of the most popular being, “How mission for justice. his untamed power to run at super- more light-hearted tone and tends to would the DC universe be affected Many critics say that the heroes sonic speeds. His wit and sense of use characters for comic relief. For as a result of such an important are what made this movie so great as humor is a great source of comic re- example, at one point Aquaman tells loss?” Well, this new feature opens they are very likeable and entertain- lief. Another character introduced is Batman, “You really are out of your up answering that question by showing. Batman happens to be more Cyborg, an athlete, who due to a sad mind.” To which Batman mocks his ing how the world was burdened relaxed with a better outlook on life, accident became half-bionic. Aqua- weapon replying, “I’m not the one greatly with issues such as higher and is much less serious. Wonder man is also introduced to the Justice who brought a pitchfork.” Fans of crime rates and political corruption. Woman stays a fan favorite with her League. He is a god of oceans, and the DC universe and visitors to the Many citizens had used Superman as excellent personality and feminist his story throughout the plot coupled fandom alike were able to enjoy it in a beacon of hope to look to, but as a charm. One of the new members in- with hilarious one liners completed theatres this past November.

achieve. News programs will pres- we view society and how we act as ent titles with the words hate, crime, a whole. The reason why this is so violence and even destruction to important currently, is because often intrigue the reader to believe that we come across hateful titles in the these stories are the most essential. news identifying different sides in However, they fail to recognize the politics and people. We come across negativity and strong emotional blogs which dedicate their whole consequences this has on the reader story to circling around blaming and the long-term influences. others for why violence happens. Although these stories are actu- Even during the Los Angeles mas- ally occurring and although they do sacre, the next day it was reported indicate that violence draws more that 65% of the new stories went attention and has more power in political discussing gun violence the media-it’s dehumanizing. As and how that is the cause of every individuals, we have the power act which has happened so far in the to change what we do not like in case of murders reported.The effect society. We have the power to hold we could have to make things we signs and protest-but the negativity don’t agree with change by altering that violence holds is much stronger the way we use our words and the Senior classes came together to unite as a group and have than people know. But most people way we present ourselves will even- a peaceful day away from the worries and stresses of their do not know there are many differ- tually have more of an effect than hectic last year of high school ent forms of peace . In fact, the Al- using violence. The only problem bert Einstein Institution established is, we need to make peace seem like 198 methods of nonviolence which the best alternative. By: Marjolyn Megaloudis people from all over the world There have been many historical around the same meaning-freedom use. 98% of these tactics actually figures who have agreed upon this The word “peace” is consistently and serenity. In 2017, the word worked. idea, and they all seem to say the mistaken for its actual meaning. The peace was hard to come by, in fact If we exchanged all protests with same relatively the same thing:“If word peace actually has 5 different the act of demonstrating peace- peace and if we didn’t have negative we desire a society of peace, then definitions in the Webster’s World fully without violence in and of influences in the media, chances are we cannot achieve such a society Dictionary but all of them circle itself seemed nearly impossible to there would be a change in the way through violence.” -Bayard Rustin.

By: Megan Lim by alumni to sing their signature song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” On the nights of December 13th Cracking a few jokes along the and 14th, Mr. Cullinan did an ex- way, Mr. Cullinan then encour- ceptional job in leading the school’s aged the crowd to help themselves music department in their annual to refreshments and participate in Christmas Concert. An accumula- the school’s 50/50 Raffle during tion of many months of hard work the brief intermission. While the spent by much rehearsing multiple audience took the time to do so, times a week, the Concert Choir, Se- the school’s band groups took their lect Chorus, Jazz Band, and Concert places in the gym, thus beginning Band put on an hour and a half per- the second portion of the evening. formance of specially-chosen pieces. The second act consisted of the After their usual warm-ups, the Concert and Jazz Band performing choral groups started off the first act enchanting arrangements, such as Above: Members of the of the night with “Joy to the World.” “Feliz Navidad,” “Deck the Halls,” concert choir stand Many classics, including “I Heard “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and many quietly while members of the Bells on Christmas Day,” fol- more. The audience was especially the directors select choir lowed before the Concert Choir put moved by Abbey Lancia and Jordan perform a selection of down their music, allowing the Se- Goins’ rendition of “O Holy Night,” songs for the crowd lect Chorus (a competitive acapella which was accompanied by senior group composed of chosen students Jared Davis on the cello. Incorporat- Left: Senior Andrew dressed in all black attire), to jump ing another signature piece, the band Burger follows his music in with songs like “A Very Merry Fa ended the night with “Sleigh Ride” as he plays one of his La La,” “Star of Wonder,” and “No as a grand finale to the entire show. featured sections of the Room, No Room.” A member of The music department put to- concert the group, sophomore Faith Dodge, gether yet another successful captured the crowd’s attention with Christmas Concert. They have her solo in “River Carol.” To close already begun rehearsals for the (All photos courtesy of off the first act, the Concert Choir upcoming spring concert, and BGA Publications) and Select Chorus were then joined they anticipate a similar turnout.

Every Christmas my family goes to my grandparents house and we play a game where we pick from a pile of mystery gifts and some are purposely bad gifts, and we steal the good grabs from each other. - Jessica Prekeris

My siblings and I pull out old sheet music from the BGA choir concerts and we sing as a Christmas tradition. My family is very musical and we’ve been doing this for five years - Anna Rivera

Our family has a tradition where our parents hide a pickle orna- ment inside the tree. Whoever finds it first opens the first present on Christmas day. - Craig Mollica

After Christmas Eve Mass, my family always roasts marshmallows in our fireplace. It’s nice to spend time with my family because we all have busy schedules during the year. - Grace Metz

My brother and I host a boxing match at our house every Christmas Eve. It started in sixth grade to find out who was the better boxer, and we’ve held on to that tradition ever since. - Alejandro Santiago

Every year since second grade my dance team has hosted a secret Santa party. It’s a fun and creative way to give and receive gifts. - Kaylee Phillips

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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 School News The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • January 12 • 2018 Cotillion in candy land and dance attendees enjoyed their meals together after working up an appetite. Time went by as students had fun, and soon enough the very anticipated Cotillion Court was announced. The 2017 Freshmen Prince and Princess were Michael Cole and Ty Upton; followed by the Sopho- more Princesses Sydney Samuelson and Rayna Alexander; the Junior Prince and Princess were Arjun Paul and Madeline Covington; and lastly the Senior Kings and Queens were Erica Bocanegra, Jude Roche, Natalie Stilo, Alfonso SIbayan, Nia Baird, and Simon Llaguno. The The Cotillion Court gather in the decorated lobby to show off their festive candy canes Senior Court was awarded Santa filled with M&M’s and the fun Santa hats granted to the senior members of the court. hats as crowns, and all of the court They smile, surprised but happy to have been chosen to represent their respective classes. received M&Ms as prizes. (All photos courtesy of BGA Publications) Slowly the clock hands made By: Samantha Soldo their way to 11:00, and it was time Christmas trees, bows, lights, and booth inside the gym. Students for the dance to come to a close. Candy Land-themed art to celebrate and their guests were absorbed When the night ended and students There was no sweeter place to the night to come. The event was or- into the fantastical setting of the waved their last goodbyes and, as be than at “Candy Land” Christmas ganized by Campus Minister Sister candy-themed gymnasium. The they left the gym, they were given Cotillion on December 2nd, 2017. Cynthia and by the student council DJ began his set for the night and one last sweet; a Christmas tree- The annual winter semi-formal was social chairperson, senior Sophia soon enough, the dance floor was shaped Roche cookie for their trav- the perfect event to mark the begin- Rivera. Because of their extraordi- occupied to the max with dancers. els home. The Christmas Cotillion ning of the holiday season! Before nary efforts to make the Cotillion a After students sang along to count- of the 2017-2018 school year was a the dance even began, students night to remember, a whopping two less songs and displayed vary- of all grade levels worked along hundred and sixty students attended ing dance moves, Sister Cynthia success based on the sheer number with teachers and faculty to set up the Cotillion, along with supervising called students together to pray of students who attended and the festive decorations in the gym and teachers and faculty. and to thank God for the exciting numerous positive responses to the in the lobby. From wall to wall, the Friends gathered at tables, on night and many more blessings decorations, the food, the music and gym was decorated with snowmen, the dance floor, and even in a photo to come. Dinner was then served the general atmosphere. Juniors put a ring on it Gathering Song “O Come, All Ye the class symbols and history of Faithful” and recitation of Zecha- the school ring, “As the rings are riah 2: 14-17, the Maginificat was without edge or seam, having no sung by the choir and audience. The beginning and no end, they symbol- Gospel Acclamation was sung as ize the perfection of friends, bonded everyone chanted “Alleluia” and as one.” Fr. Keith then blessed the clapped. rings, and so they were presented During the Homily, Fr. Keith to each junior by Sister Donna, Mr. Cervine explained how the juniors Ziegler, and Mr. Brogno. are more than halfway done with Sister Donna’s closing remarks their high school journey and how reminded the junior class how Juniors Ryan Pittari and Conor Forrest carry up the they should make the best of the they are always going to represent large scale Junior Ring time they have left. The Send- Bishop Ahr no matter where they ing Song was “Joy to the World” go, and whatever they do. Mr. Fiore The Eucharistic liturgy also By: Girley Oyola accordingly due to the Christmas also showed how important the ring honored the Feast of Our Lady of season. will be for the rest of their lives. Guadalupe. The theme was “The After the liturgy, the Ring Juniors, remember to twist your The Junior students and their Pieces of Ahr Puzzle,” signifying Ceremony commenced with a ring 69 times (50 for BGA’s 50th families took part in the annual Ring how the junior class came together welcome by Class Moderator Mark anniversary and 19 for the Class of Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Decem- as a community to celebrate this Fiore. Class Officers Sasha Pierre ‘19) and 1 time counterclockwise to ber 12 for the Class of 2019. important time in their life. After the and Kevin O’Neil in turn detailed lock it!

By: Alyssa Pittari coming of Christ. He discussed dressed up as Santa and elves to how it is important to listen to God deliver presents to the Ahr Stars. The joy of the Christmas season and to serve others. The Bishop Sadie opened her presents to find a was brought to all on December explained that school community keyboard, some Barbie dolls, and 15 as they gathered together to was performing an act of love and various other gifts. David received a honor Ahr Stars David Santos and charity by having this Mass, and Sadie Ally at the Ahr Star Mass. mini Mercedes car and a racetrack. All students and faculty assembled that God appreciated this. Each family was also given a mon- in the Main Gym to observe the The band and chorus added etary gift. This money was raised annual tradition. The Mass began liveliness to the mass by leading the from the Ahr Star Spaghetti Dinner. with students presenting the gifts, school in various songs of worship, After everyone received their candles, symbols, and cards as they including “O Come, O Come, Em- gifts, the parents of both Ahr Stars made their way towards Bishop manuel” and “We Are One Body.” thanked the school for their love and James Checchio and Father Keith They were directed by music direc- support. David’s parents, Jacquelyn Cervine. Both wore purple cas- tor Joseph Cullinan, who played the Hegedus Santos and Jeremy Santos, socks, representing that the Catholic piano and trumpet with the rest of both 2005 BGA alumni, thanked the Church was currently in the Advent the liturgical band. Faculty members school community for their prayers season. Unfortunately, David was Patrick Gaston and and generosity. Sadie’s parents, unable to attend the Mass, as he was TJ Reilly also sang during the Mass not feeling well. However, David’s and performed “Mary, Did You Katie and Craig Ally, announced family was at the Mass as well as Know?” followed by applause from that Sadie is officially done with her Sadie and her family. the entire gymnasium. The last song chemotherapy. The joy and happi- Sadie sits and watches the The Mass was held in the main was the traditional “Big House,” ness felt by everyone in the room Mass with her mother gym, which was decked out in during which everyone was out of truly embodied the spirit of the (Photo courtesy of BGA numerous Christmas decorations. their seats dancing and singing. school community and the Christ- Publications) Christmas trees, lovely poinsettia At the end of the Mass, it was mas season. plants, and glowing animated angels time for the Ahr Stars to receive illuminated the stage. It served as their presents. The students anxious- an impeccable location to celebrate ly awaited for Sadie and David to Turkeys touch hearts the Ahr Stars. During his homily, open their gifts. The Ahr Star Board They compiled the food packs Bishop Checchio talked about how members including Co-Chairs By: Julia Kebuladze Advent is a time to prepare for the Jude Roche and Alexa Romanella and delivered them to the needy. One of the aspects of the During the days leading up to experience that made it more Thanksgiving, the school com- personal for the students is that munity showed its caring and much of the food used was compassion through its generous donated by the BGA community. The gift of life acts. Coupled with the over- Bishop James Checcio joined whelming number of donations the charitable group and offered By: Mary Pucci around the holiday period, the his kind words to both the vol- the hospital name and location their school participated in its annual unteers and clients. His pres- This holiday season, the school donation went about 2-3 months turkey delivery service trip. ence at the events showed his community gave from the heart, lit- after their donation. Roughly one hundred and great support to all those they erally. On December 1st, the school The drive was a moment of school twenty turkeys were gathered assisted. All who donated and held a blood drive. This event was unity. With the team working dili- and given away to FISH in the volunteers truly represented hosted in the Catanzaro Gym from gently to organize the day and even Piscataway. On November 15th the Catholic community and 8am to 12:30pm. During this time, more students coming with open and 16th maintenance employee brought the face of God to all approximately 100 students came hearts to donate, the giving spirit George Dietz, Sister Cynthia, the lives they touched on their through to give blood. The student was truly felt. NHS Winter Blood and seniors Julia Hauss and Jude service journey. involvement didn’t end there. The Drive Team member, Colleen Chan, Roche transported the frozen One of the seniors who went drive was organized by the NHS had this to say about the experi- birds to FISH. People were so on the trip, Alexa Romanella, Winter Blood Drive Team. The ence, “It was amazing to see how touched by the community’s gave some insight on the ex- team planned, recruited donors, and many people-students and teachers generosity they were lined up perience. “Going on a trip like executed the entire day. The team alike- turned up to donate. This since six thirty in the morning this is truly eye opening from collected 84 units of blood. This is my seconf time donating. I am to receive the much needed the moment you walk into the blood has the potential to help up to also quite excited to help during the Thanksgiving food! building to the time you leave. 252 people. upcoming spring drive!” During Thanksgiving week, I have never met such kind Blood donors weren’t left in the The school’s next blood drive is a group of sixteen seniors, led hearted people in my life who dark as to where their blood was go- April 13th from 8am to 12:30pm. by Sister Cynthia and Assistant are willing to give so much to ing either. The blood was given to As John Roche, Assistant Campus Campus Ministers John Roche those who have nothing, and the NY Blood Center Labs. There, Minister, says, “We are always in and Kevin McCarthy, traveled to after being a part of that I strive it is distributed to member hospi- need of blood donors!” Thanks to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help others just like they do”. tals throughout the tri-state area. the giving hearts of students, the Food Bank in Perth Amboy, NJ Thanksgiving is better off with Donors can expect an email with hearts of others can beat on. on Monday, November 20th. the BGA community on hand!

By: Alexandria Wonski people will now either soon have to play a video game or trying to watch who pays them more, and it would pay more to get connections to cer- some web shows, but being unable be a confusing mess. In the United Imagine opening your phone to tain websites or more likely have to to do so easily without buying a States, citizens are used to not hav- watch Netflix, but all of a sudden wait awhile for slower web pages. monthly package from your provid- ing a discriminatory internet, but your connection seems to be very The possibility of silence is what er. It sounds complicated- but that's now they may have to learn to get slow. As you wait, your frustration is the most alarming. The loss of net because it is. Companies would be used to it. They can only hope that grows; so, you decide to open up a neutrality gives ISPs the freedom to battling, trying to promote certain the companies will discover a way to new tab. That tab seems to be work- hurt particular groups by slowing the sites over other sites depending on deal with this without too much cost. ing perfectly fine. Logically, you try bandwith given to their websites. running Netflix from that tab instead. Groups such as Black Lives Matter Immediately, however, it just won't campaigners, and many other out- load, and you have no idea why. spoken minority groups could have The reason could most likely be their platforms diminish as a result due to the loss of net neutrality. Cer- of this dramatic change. Certain tain websites run a lot more heavily websites that get much traffic may than others which can cost the ISPs have to pay to have their sites not (Internet Service Providers) a lot of slowed by certain providers; how- money. For instance back in 2010, ever, those that wouldn't have to pay Netflix accounted for about fifty would require users to have to pay to percent of total video streaming that view such websites that weren't sup- took place. ISPs could not legally ported by their ISP. do anything about but start charging Everything about how the inter- the people who were heavily using net is used today could be affected. the service in excess. Net neutrality Imagine if one ISP provided Ins- was what protected citizens to view tagram but another had Snapchat. websites without any discrimination, Imagine having to wait awhile for which kept ISPs from slowing down it to actually load. Imagine having or even discriminatorily stopping a good provider but in order to get Due to a loss of net neutrality, connections on apps like connections. a fast connection there would be Netflix have slowed down. With the absence of net neutrality, a high payment. Imagine trying to (All images courtesy of Google Images)

Name: Ryan Name: Gabrielle Name: Samori O'Leary Stankosh Simon

Nickname: Ry Nickname: Nickname: Gabi, Gabeye S'mores Grade:12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport:Swimming Sport:Track Sport: Wrestling Who would you like to have Christmas dinner with? Santa Who would you like to have Who would you like to have Claus, LeBron James, Erin Pepe Christmas dinner with? Obama, Christmas dinner with? James Jennifer Lawrence, John Oliver Jebia, Kanye West, Jerry Lorenzo Favorite holiday song? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Favorite holiday song? Favorite holiday song? Mary Did by DMX Last Christmas by Wham! You Know by Pentatonix Name: Catherine Name: Mildred Name: Colleen Schilp Demby Chan

Nickname:Katie Nickname:Milly Nickname: Chlorine Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport: Bowling Sport:Basketball Sport:Swimming Who would you like to have Who would you like to have Christmas dinner with? El- Christmas dinner with? Who would you like to have len Degeneres, Walt Disney, Ed D'Angelo Russell, Cardi B, Devin Christmas dinner with? Sarah Sheeran Booker Gruen, David Arnold, Christy Altomane Favorite holiday song? Favorite holiday song? Frosty the Favorite holiday song? All I Want Mele Kalikimaka by Bing Crosby Snowman by Michael Buble for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey Name: Philip Name: Alex Name: Amanda Iosue Santiago Dembowski

Nickname: Phil Nickname: G Nickname: or The Beard Amanda Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport:Basketball Sport: Track Sport: Bowling Who would you like to have Who would you like to have Christmas dinner with? Darius Who would you like to have Christmas dinner with? Vincent Griffin Jr., Lonzo Ball, Stephen Christmas dinner with? Jesus, Prado, Walter Lopez, Nick Curto Curry Bex Taylor-Klaus, J.K. Rowling

Favorite holiday song? Favorite holiday song? Favorite holiday song? Christmas in Hollis by RUN-DMC Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms 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) 14 Sports The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • January 12 • 2018 ‘Shooting’ for the win By: Adam Kubisiak and Jack Roarty, the team’s senior When asked about whether he sees captains, will be looked at as the basketball in his future he respond- Basketball season has begun! team’s leaders. Their leadership and ed, “Yes I do. My goal is to play There are many returning players, court vision allows them to excel Division I at Rider University but as well as some new faces on the at the guard position and make the I’ll play anywhere.” Alex looks to court. The seniors look to end their players around them perform more lead the varsity basketball team and high school careers with a bang. effectively. Rashan Ruff, Simon finish his high school career strong Underclassmen have a lot to learn as Llaguno, Matthew Panganiban, Jor- this year. they are the future of the program. dan Wells, and Marquise Billingsley In their season opener against Coaches Jordan Smith and Ron will bring length and defense to the South River, the Trojans won 79-57. James are building a defensive- team. Quadry Adams, Billingley, Bilingsley dominated the boards minded philosophy for the team. and Jalen Brooks are all transfers with 17 rebounds, while Panganiban The varsity team has a strong who will add depth to the roster. led scoring with 17 points. lineup and is looking to play good The varsity team is determined In their first home game, the all-around basketball. There is a bal- to be great this year and the play- boys defeated Spotswood 82 to 69. ance of leadership, scoring, length, ers felt productive during their Adams led the team with 25 points, and defense on the varsity squad. pre-season workouts, which went and Llaguno racked up 23 points There are a variety of players well. When varsity starter Santiago and 3 steals. Ruff also recorded a who will be required to fill certain was asked about how he thinks the double-double with 20 points and 11 roles throughout the season. Alex season will go he replied, “I think rebounds. Santiago, as the most veteran of the we can win the GMC. We have a lot Be sure to catch the boys in their Jalen Brooks fights off seniors, will most likely be the main of returning players and new ones next home game, which is sched- his opponent as he goes scorer. Santiago, Gregory Cruz, that should fill up the stat sheet.” uled for January 16th at 7pm. for a layup. Cheering ‘Ahr’ athletes on to victory By: Carissa Matrale either varsity non-tumble, or varsity tion. They performed very well and tumble all music. For sideline cheer took home two first place wins. “Cheering at games is the best at games, they are either on varsity They will be attending more com- way to show school spirit because or junior varsity. After selection, petitions, such as rec competitions, we’re the team’s #1 supporters and they go to camp for about a week in states, and nationals. we’re able to bring a lot of posi- July to work on their skills includ- Now that the football season is tive energy to the players and the ing tumbling, stunts, and jumps. over, the team will also be cheer- crowd,” says junior Brianna Wright, They also work on team bonding. ing sideline at basketball games. a varsity cheerleader. In August, they begin practice for This gives more girls a chance to It is true that they get the crowd games and their first competition, get involved. A new freshman team, excited at games, but sideline cheer the Greater Middlesex Conferences specifically for these games, is is not their only practice. They (GMC). The team’s regular season ready to cheer on the players. This also compete at several competi- begins in January, and continues un- freshman team will be working tions throughout the year. Their til the second week of March, when together with the junior varsity and The varisty cheerleaders work starts in June with tryouts. they compete in nationals. varsity teams. lead on the crowd at a First, they are placed on a team. This year, the team has already You can see the cheerleaders at boys basketball game. For competition, they can be on competed at their GMC competi- any of the home basketball games. Triumph ‘down’ the court By: Simon Llaguno as the primary scorer. Megan Herka In their next game against North also brings toughness on both ends Brunswick, Boslet dominated again, “Ahr on 3! Family on 6!” The of the court. Senior captain Decker tallying 21 points, 10 steals, 9 Lady Trojans hope to make a state- has high expectations for the team. rebounds, and 8 assists. Junior Gina ment this year on the basketball “Even though we don’t have much deLutio and Herka scored 10 points court. Coaches Brittney Griffin and size this year, I’m confident that our each en route to a 51-40 victory Christina Merlin hope to utilize their guards can run the floor. Our focus over the Raiders. team’s speed as a primary weapon is to work hard and take it one game Starting the season off strong, the during the season. at a time,” she commented. girls have shown that they will be Every player on the team brings In their season opener, the girls true contenders in the GMCs this something different. Seniors Jessica took care of business, as they de- year. Make sure to come out to their Boakye, Sara Decker, Mildred Dem- feated Colonia 64-21. Emma Boslet games, and enjoy the show. Their Sophomore Sarah Sha- by, Elyssa Jackson, and Caroline hit three 3-pointers, leading the next home game is scheduled for Tramontana bring leadership and nahan dribbles down the team with a game-high 26 points. Thursday, January 18th at 7pm. The court. experience to the program. Sopho- Megan Herka added to that total game will take place in the main (Photos courtesy of BGA Publications) more Emma Boslet will be looked at with 13 of her own points. gym.

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 • January 12 • 2018 Sports 15 ‘Match’ing a great season with great wins By: Jasmine Chang senior Simori Simon; 126 are senior 285 is freshman Harold Bonilla. Ryan Mohabeer or sophomore Arny This is the head coach Mr. Nick New year, new season; the Chowandri; 132 are junior Tristan Tonzola’s, 28th season, having gone Trojans are back! Last year was a Palyha or freshman Rich Vavrak; 250-233-3. When asked about the great success, with a 12-14 overall 138 is junior Shreyas Keerthi; 145 outlook for this season, he respond- and a 7-0 Blue Division Champion- is freshman Joe Schroll ; at 152 are ed, “The Trojans are young and ship title. The team graduated five senior Rob DeSantis or freshman hungry to compete for and defend wrestlers last year who combined Jose Martinez; 160 has junior Greg their GMC Blue Division title. My for 126 wins. Palanco; 170 are senior Devin Merle biggest job as a coach is give my This year’s probable lineup or sophomore Andrew Roarty; 182 wrestlers the opportunity to suc- includes all grades and thirteen are sophomore Jordan Lebron or ceed. We wrestle one of the toughest weight classes. At 106 are fresh- sophomore Thomas Roarty; 195 are schedules in the area. We would like Sophomore Christian Diaz man Luke Franczak or freshman junior Kyle Orta or junior Darell to compete for a Division, Sectional faces down his opponent Armando Cerasani; at 113 is Dorah; 220 are junior Freddie and District 20 title.” Watch out for in this intense match. sophomore Christian Diaz; 120 has Ramirez or junior Ian Johnson; and the Trojans this season! ‘Diving’ into the season ‘Swinging’ to victory By: Claire Froelich team has all their practices in the By: Thomas Knapp mornings, at 6am sharp. They are The swim team made a splash at held at the JCC every day, showing Both the girls and boys bowl- their opening meet! On December the commitment and effort it takes ing teams strive for excellence this 6th the girls faced Mother Seton. to be a swimmer. All their dedica- 2017-2018 season, hoping to secure They were victorious over their tion paid off at the girls’ opening many victories. Math teacher Mark opponents, with several first place meet and the community looks Fiore and counselor TJ Reilly are performances. Senior Colleen Chan forward to what is to come from the co-coaching once again this year came in first for both the 200 free- unstoppable swim team. and hope for a successful season. style and 100 backstroke. Sopho- Senior Amanda Dembowski said, more Lara Espiritu came in first in “I’m excited about how many new the 100 butterfly, as well as the 100 people we have this year. We have breaststroke. Freshman Brianna Dy lots of new talent and veteran play- took first place in the 500 freestyle ers that makes for a fantastic team. and 200 IM. The athletes took first We have fun, which keeps moral place in relays, along with their high, and that’s what gets the wins.” individual victories. Chan, Espiritu, They won a match on December Dy, and Erin Pepe came in first in 14th against John F Kennedy High the 200 medley relay. In the 200 School in Woodbridge and hope to freestyle relay, Katie Chan, Dy, Sophomore Lara Espiritu continue successfully through the Espiritu, and Pepe came out on top. sprints through her season. Senior Katie Schilp fo- All in all, the girls first meet was a breaststroke event. Their next match is January 16th cuses on a perfect bowl great way to kick off the season. (photos courtesy of BGA at 2pm at Majestic Lanes. to achieve a strike Unlike other sports, the swim Publications) ‘Track’ing success this season By: Jaren Buliyat The winter track team has a total “The fact that we push each prepare for the start of the season. “Rigorous,” described varsity of 43 athletes. The seniors are Max other is our greatest asset,” said var- Even though training is tedious, it runner Rohan Tonk when asked Calero, David Essel, Robbie Her- sity runner Jalen Buliyat. The long will help in the long run. Unlike the about the track and field practices. bert, Anthony Leung, Philip Iosue, distance runners have been on pace runners, the throwers do not need Winter track and field is a sport Samuel Manu, Joey Martinez, Al- to have an amazing season this year. finish lines. that takes tremendous persever- fonso Sibayan Jr, Maricruz Azcona, Coach Tkach and Coach Mazzie “Even though there’s snow on ance. During the winter due to the Naomy Azcona, Anna Froehlich, push their runners to the limit each the track and freezing temperatures, freezing temperatures, athletes Mariel Gomez, Chelsea Oyneze, practice. The students are separated we all try our best to push through push themselves through the cold and Gabi Stankosh. into groups and are given instruc- our workouts and do our best as a weather to be the best they can be. Under Coach Hush, the sprint- tions on how much they should run, team,” stated Yamylka Pichardo. Sprinters do speed workouts on the ers are practice through grueling and what workout to do. Running Being a runner or a thrower is very track. Throwers work hard on the workouts, which are not for the long distance takes heart and dedi- demanding, but being a runner or a field, practicing events such as shot light hearted. “Our team is looking cation to be great. thrower in below freezing tempera- put. Long distance runners go off really good. I can’t wait to see what Throwers show that strength and tures is even more demanding. The of school property and go for long we can do this season” said runner power is key. They participate in blood, sweat, and tears are worth it. distance runs. Winter track truly Christopher Rodriguez. Success is events such as the shot put. Throw- The winter track team embodies the shows a person’s endurance through not given for free on the track. It’s ers practice very hard, making sure statement of “When the going gets tough conditions. earned. that they get better every day to tough, the tough get going.”

Prom Gown Collection! Hoops For Hearts! WANTED - New and Used Prom Gowns Thursday, March 8th 2018, 7 - 9 P.M.

Gowns should be new or usable, current $5 Admission, Tickets will be sold during styles, and clean with no stains or rips! lunch periods (March 4th - 6th) and at the door

Gowns can be brought to Rm. 106A Halftime free-throw game & raffle prizes from February 5th – 9th, 2018 All proceeds go to the Fill out the prom gown form and return it American Heart Association to the Main office by Jan. 31st!

Coming Soon... Polar Bear Plunge! The Drama Department is proud to announce the next show of its season: Young Frankenstein

March 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th @ 8pm The Annual AOH Polar Plunge March 18th & 25th @ 3pm DATE: January 28th, 2018 PLACE: Donovan’s Reef, Sea Bright, NJ TIME: Check in 12:30pm - 1pm Plunge @ 2pm Pledge forms can be picked up in the main office, from Mrs. Chippendale in Tickets will be on sale beginning in Rm. 218, or from Ms. Byrne in Rm. 203 February 2018! $25,000 = Mr. Ziegler plunges! You can download an order form from the $50,000 = Mr. Wolfthal plunges! Bishop Ahr website and send it in to the $100,000 = Sr. Donna plunges! main office with payment.

Please make checks payable to Bishop Ahr

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