SENTINEL Saints’ Volume 1: Issue 2 January 2019 Saints Celebrates Catholic Schools’ Week by Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda

Every year, Catholic schools they put in each and every day. Students were the focus on Tuesday around the country take one Members from Lasallian Youth of Catholic Schools’ Week week to celebrate everything baked, packaged, and passed that makes them special, from out cookies to teachers on the curriculum to the people. Wednesday as a way of thanking From January 28 to February them for all of their efforts. 1, Saint Rays celebrated Catholic Thursday focused on all Schools Week. The school kicked the communities that support off this special week on Monday Catholic schools. Lastly, Friday with a mass, led by a Young is dedicated to those that make photo by N. Cifune Lasallian coordinator, as a way of it possible for students to attend reflecting on the impact Catholic Saint Rays: the parents. Once prayer card that will be passed the devotion and sacrifices of schools have on the faith of the again, Lasallian Youth members out in the morning before school. students, parents, faculty, staff, student body. are working together to show Though Catholic Schools’ and the community, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday everyone’s appreciation for the Week is only five days out of the feel blessed for the opportunity acknowledged the students and Saints’ parents by creating small year, it is important to always to receive such a wonderful teachers for all the hard work gift bags filled with candy and a remember and be grateful for Catholic education. Giving Kids Surviving Comfort Exams Willia Burton-Orr by Theresa Wagner by Sydney Charette

When people go to bed each Finally, relax. Midterm exams writing notes, making Quizlets, night, they may thank God for a have come and gone. During the or reviewing Power Points. roof over their heads but forget weeks leading up to exams half The best strategy seems to be to be thankful for comfortable of the student body can usually to prepare but not over prepare, clothes on their bodies. This is be seen running around being be relaxed but not careless, and a blessing that Saints’ own Willia frantic and stressed, studying work hard but not too hard. Burton-Orr does not take for until their eyes hurt, and writing Balance is key. granted. until their fingers ache. If midterms did not go as well At the age of twelve, Willia photo courtesy of Whether a senior or freshmen, as planned, do not stress. You The Cranston Herald entered foster care. She some fear or anxiety is associated still have time to figure it out. recalls spending two days after several groups of which she is a with exams. However, some In five short months, the same her arrival in an emergency part, including Ebenezer Baptist students have found tips and frantic and stressful air will placement home in her pajamas, Church, Bishop Hendricken High tricks that get them through this sweep through the hallways. having no other clothes to School’s co-ed theatre program, exhausting week. Students used extra time change into. While recounting Saint Raphael Academy, and the “Midterms help to gauge what before exams for last minute the memory to her father, Willia Rhode Island community. you know. Just think of it as studying. was inspired to ensure children Willia explains the significance any other test,” Sabrina Youn in similar situations were given of pajamas to a child in foster advises. John Brennan adds, more than the clothes on their care. The simple item provides “If you stress about midterms, backs, and that is precisely what a sense of “safety and feeling you’ll do worse. Go in relaxed she did. of comfort” to those deprived of and confident. You’ll get used to Willia’s compassion and these basic necessities. Willia’s it.” commitment guaranteed infants, empathy should inspire our own, Shannon Jeanty and Kezia children, and teenagers new improving the lives of children Makor encourage other students pajamas. She organized the drive and teenagers in need of such to find what method of studying photo by and received donations from love. works for them, whether it be re- Sydney Charette 2 News Spotlight: Ms. Nelson by Jeremy Knox Underpaid, underappreciated, spreads her joy, enthusiasm, just find you all so interesting. and irreplaceable. Just a few and wisdom to all who enter her Q: What is the most difficult words that describe the men and classroom. part about your job? women who spend nearly every Q: What made you want to be A: Well I’m not very detail waking moment dedicated to a teacher? oriented. Some teachers make educating and melding the minds A: I got lucky honestly. I had a fun of my itinerary on the board, of the children who will one day lot of amazing teachers growing but I need it to keep me on run the world. Countless hours up, all the way from grade track. In such an open-ended are spent planning, teaching, school to high school, and even class like English so many things supporting and giving, whether through college. can come up, some of them just or not they receive a thank you Q: Was there a specific teacher happen to be more interesting Ms. Rebecca Nelson or sign of appreciation – yet it’s that inspired you the most? than the topic at hand. photo by H. Gaffney-Hsu worth it. Although our Saint’s A: My 8th grade English teacher Q: What’s one thing you want teachers like Ms. Nelson would community has been blessed Mr. Colleti. I don’t know, he just students to learn in your class? argue that the fulfillment and joy by many passionate mentors, always wanted us to challenge A: The idea that authors write gained from teaching is worth today’s spotlight is shined on what he said and have us create with intentions and to appreciate more than any amount of money our one and only Ms. Rebecca our own ideas and opinions. the time and effort that goes into the world has to offer. Ms. Nelson. Students who have Q: What is your favorite part literature. I want them to gain Nelson’s story, passion, and love experienced her class agree, about your job? the ability to take something of teaching are an inspiration to and those who have not are sure A: You guys, the students. I positive out of everything they all, and her efforts are proven to realize the truth as well – Ms. love seeing you guys grow and read. to be fruitful through her effects Nelson is a kind, passionate, develop throughout the four Although many may argue that on her students and those who incredibly intelligent woman who years you’re here. I genuinely teachers are underappreciated, work with her. Learning how to ECHO by Emily Fournier God is not just some to all Saints’ students during omnipotent, unearthly and the winter of their senior year. unapproachable entity. God is For those students doubting the joy, the happiness, and the the power of this retreat, relief we feel when touched by relying on brash assumptions another. He is the empathy and made from limited information, love we relay onto those around please bear an open mind and Seniors attended ECHO retreats in December and January. us. This is the most prominent try to reconsider. Every year, photo by M. Murphy message taught throughout there are students who expect ECHO, a spiritual retreat open it to be a waste of their time, citing that their judgments in your life, you just have to let towards themselves and their him in.” Ryan Obenchain claims, peers are well-informed and “You learn a lot about yourself unchangeable. However, every and your classmates. You arrive student that attends this special at ECHO not knowing everyone SENTINEL and leave as a family.” weekend returns to school with

Saints 2018-2019 Staff Members a new outlook on life and new While not much information Staff Writers: Staff Photographers: and rekindled relationships with can be given about the weekend, Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda others. as its leaders emphasize Sydney Charette Emily Fournier Alivia Diaz recalls, “It was a confidentiality due to the Anna-Marie Ferris Gianna Medeiros Emily Fournier Hector Padilla great experience I will never sensitive issues it dissects, it can Emily Gaboriault forget. When I attended ECHO, be said that ECHO is a time for Copy Editors: Jeremy Knox Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda I didn’t think I would learn so reflection on one’s self and faith. Ben Senra Emily Gaboriault much about how important it is “Life is an echo. What you Jordan Severino Emily Fournier Kylie McLaughlin to do your best in always seeing send, comes back. What you Theresa Wagner Gianna Medeiros Christ in others. It gave me a sow, you reap. What you give, Hector Padilla Layout Editors: new perspective on people.” She you get. What you see in others, Jack Rigley Anna-Marie Ferris adds, “If you’re a senior exists in you. Your life is an echo. Jesus Santos Jeremy Knox thinking about going on ECHO, I It always gets back to you.” Ryan Sutherland Gianna Medeiros Theresa Wagner Jordan Severino say go for it. Go in open-minded ECHO is an otherworldly and and you will have a great time. unforgettable experience that Faculty Advisor: Heather Gaffney-Hsu God wants you to do great things every senior should have. Sports 3 Hoops Record Setting They Did It Again Season by Ben Senra by Sydney Charette Woah… did you just see The Saints’ Girls Basketball that? Was it a bird, a car, The Team has started their season Flash? No, it was the Saint strong, holding the 1st place Raphael Academy Track Team! position in Division 1 branch It would be an C. The team is headed by two understatement to say that strong senior captains, Sierra this year the indoor track team Gonzales #1 and Monet Gailloux had a truly remarkable season. #4. This season, members earned Despite the team’s impressive themselves a record of 10 record, the team is fairly young wins and 0 losses. With this being made up of only two Height is nothing but a number undefeated record, the team seniors, three juniors, and seven to sophomore, Tatum Forbes. was on the way to obtaining a sophomores. The Saints starting photos by Colby Luiz Division Championship. lineup consists of Paige O’Brien These achievements Rachel Mongeau passes #5 (Jr.), Tatum Forbes #3 (So.), make the playoffs and then were not just handed to them. on the outsdie Amaya Dowdy #25 (So.), and of secure the D1 State and Open It took extreme dedication and the whole nation. Even though course their two senior captains. Tournament Championships. hard work from the athletes and this is a huge accomplishment, The lineup proved to be magic “We want to be in a good spot the coaches to get to where they Darius wants more. When as the Saints came out strong, for the Sweet 16 Tournament. are today. The team practiced at considering his future aspirations securing a huge win beating We have our eye on the prize least 5 days every week. These he says, “My goal for next year Lasalle Academy 40-20, and and we will continue to go after practices were held outside is to win indoor nationals, and only suffering one major upset it,” O’Brien shares. no matter if it was freezing I’m going to try to win outdoor versus Cranston West. “They As Captains, both Gonzales weather or a downpour of rain. nationals, too.” Darius has a were a team we knew we should and Gailloux strive to enforce It is through their diligence and work ethic that renders these have beat”, says Monet Gailloux. positive thinking and team commitment that they were able high goals possible. He trains 6 Despite this loss, Sierra communication. They say this to experience this remarkable days a week training. His training Gonzales attests that the team will be the key to leading the season. sessions include running at least “has a good chance of winning girls in the right direction. No 4 miles while incorporating the whole thing this year if matter what the result on the The team practiced doing sprinting work. they play the way they know scoreboard is, one thing is for As the indoor season is how.” Monet Gailloux also adds certain: The girls play not only at least 5 days coming to a close, the whole in, “we should bring home the to win, but also for their love every week. These Saints community wishes Darius championship ring. We have of each other and the game. practices were held and the whole track team the all the perfect pieces to do it… As Tatum Forbes perfectly outside no matter best of luck. Let’s finally break there is no team standing in our puts it, “Basketball is my life the curse and bring home a way.” and has helped me build great if it was freezing state championship! It is important to note that the friendships. It has made me the weather or a Lady Saints only lost one player person I am today.” We wish the downpour of rain. this past season, allowing them Lady Saints good luck and hope to maintain their strong team to see the title being brought Although track is a team chemistry. The team hopes to back home this winter. sport and everyone participating plays a key role, it would be an Senior captains, Gailloux and Gonzales, attribute their successful understatement to say that there season to the team’s love for the game and for each other. are some outstanding athletes on the worthy of recognition. One of these athletes is sophomore Darius Kypiego. Even though he is only a sophomore, he leaves the seniors he races against to eat his dust. His blistering speed has earned himself a 1:53.71 time for the 800m race. This time is Darius Kipyego leaves the pack ranked not only first in the state behind. photos courtesy of of Rhode Island but also first in Valley Breeze 4 News Another Openin’ Another Show by Anna-Marie Ferris Gala will celebrate 40 years of theatre with Mr. Murray. For the past 40 years, through slew of characters. Auditions the hard work of the cast, crew, for Our Place were held January directors, and choreographers, 22nd and 23rd. It will compete at the Saints theatre department the Rhode Island Drama Festival has enchanted their audiences at Cranston West High School on with multiple productions each March 8th and 9th and if selected, year: a musical, a one-act, and will go on to be performed at the a gala. New England Drama Festival in Additionally, the Saint Drama April. team has won the State Drama Shortly afterward, this year’s Festival 24 times, 19 of which Gala is celebrating 40 years photo from Saints’ Drama archives were in the past 40 years. of Saints Drama and will be This year’s upcoming one- performed May 10th and 11th. The Gala will showcase songs and the Amazing Technicolor act play is Our Place by Terry Coordinated by Mr. Murray, and dances and feature cameos Dreamcoat. Gabbard. This balance of drama Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Boisvert, Mrs. from Saints alumni from previous Both the upcoming one-act and comedy is set on a dock Gaffney-Hsu as well as some shows such as: Annie, Pippin, and the gala, promise to be with five stories that include a alumni. Godspell, Cabaret, and Joseph great productions. Students Awards Season Locked-In The Best in Media by Ryan Sutherland by Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda On January 26-27, the fun from everyone. Of course freshman and sophomore at every event, there is always The Golden Globes are usually category in 39 years. T classes held a lock-in at Alumni a competitiveness and no one seen as a preview for The The most notable award of the Hall. It was a night filled with wants to lose. This began with Academy Awards. This year’s night, the Golden Globe for best fun times and excitement the 3v3 basketball tournament Golden Globes were held on drama (film), went to Bohemian around every corner. As soon which included eight teams January 6th and looked back on Rhapsody, with Rami Malek, its as many of the students arrived, and, in the end, only one victor. the best of film and television in leading man, winning a Globe for they immediately set to the Time passed with fun along 2018. his performance in the film. This task of testing everything that the way until the freshmen and Awards were given to many year’s Golden Globes highlighted talented actors and actresses, the Hollywood Foreign Press brilliant writers and directors, Association’s best of 2018’s the best shows and films from television and films. a variety of genres, and the wonderful music used in these mediums. Green Book, a movie about a tour through the South in the they would use that night. The sophomores were pitted against 1960s and the unlikely friendship staff prepared many activities, each other in a game of jump between an African-American including a bounce house, a rope which would need to have musician and his Italian-American large target in which they would both speed and teamwork. As driver, won three awards for kick Velcro soccer balls so that the freshmen challenged the best musical/comedy, best film they might stick anywhere, Champions of Saints Olympics, screenplay, and Mahershala Ali’s basketballs and volleyballs, ping winning was no easy task. performance. Sandra Oh made history as the pong tables, board and card The lock-in progressed on Sandra Oh broke barriers for games, and a movie room. This and many people who believed first Asian-American to host the Asian-American actors with her award-winning performance in would certainly be a night where they would stay up the entire Golden Globes, as well as when Killing Eve. no one would be bored. night found that their attempts she received a Golden Globe for st As everyone finally proved futile. As the lock-in her performance in Killing Eve, Will the 91 Academy Awards arrived and began to get ended, everyone left with a marking her as the first Asian- follow suit with the same winners situated, Mr. Vargas called for smile. Hopefully next year, the American actress to win multiple as The Golden Globes? Be sure prayer and ground rules. What incoming freshman class and Golden Globes in a lifetime and to tune in to see if your favorite followed was the thunderous the new sophomore class can the first Asian-American woman movies, actors, or musicians noise of enjoyable laughing and top the success of this lock-in. to win a Golden Globe in her win. Arts & Entertainment 5 Keep Your Eyes Closed by Kylie McLaughlin

The whole internet is talking collapse, and a pregnant Malorie, Birdbox became such a about it, with challenges and now completely alone after the sensation that challenges and memes flooding social media, loss of her sister, and a small memes are still making Birdbox has been the talk of group of other survivors must headlines. the last month. This post- learn how to live without using apocalyptic thriller was released their eyes in order to remain on December 21st, 2018 and alive. Events cause the group quickly became popular with 45 to dwindle, until just Malorie million people watching it within and her two children, Boy and the first week it was released. Girl, are left fighting for survival. That number has now reached They battle white water rapids in over 80 million views making it order to reach a sanctuary that one of Netflix’s top performing promises a life free from danger releases in history. and the evil presence that drove The movie follows the story all society to suicide. the answers can be sought especially to those who were left of a woman named Malorie This movie is well directed out. The film, as many do not wanting more by the end of the Hayes, played by the immensely and beautifully filmed. The know, was based off a novel, film. talented Sandra Bullock, who characters are relatable and well Bird Box by Josh Malerman. This movie is not simply a battles impossible odds after an thought-out, and the acting is Many unanswered questions compiling of horror elements. unknown global terror wreaks remarkable; Sandra Bullock’s are revealed in this book and It recounts a story of love for havoc on the world and all those performance is brilliant, per- the story line is explained in a one’s family and how that love who inhabit it. usual, and there is even an greater depth. Many compare can lead to survival. It is well This unseen force causes unexpected cameo by Machine it to the works of Steven King, worth viewing. With surprises those who dare look at it to Gun Kelly. Although it ends and by the reviews, it seems lurking in every scene, it is sure commit suicide or harm those rather abruptly and leaves the like it is worth the read. Many to leave viewers on the edges of they love. Society begins to audience with many questions, recommend reading the book, their seats. A New Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse by Jesus Santos

Can anything stop the Spider- no history with the characters Man hype? With the recent just as much as children who release of Into the Spider-Verse know every nuance of the comic on December 14th, 2018, fans series. have been introduced to a new Of course, no comic book film face for the classic hero – Miles is without its Easter Eggs, and Morales. Played by Shameik this film is full of them in nearly Moore, long-time readers have every scene. been awaiting Miles’ introduction Like many of audiences’ to the silver screen with his favorite Marvel films, the movie youthful exuberance and unique does not end when the credits perspective that separates him Spider-Verse utilizes cutting edge animation. It is easy to see how begin to role. Be sure to stay from other heroes. audiences forget that they are watching an animated film. until after the credits to enjoy The film has received great extra footage. It does not critical acclaim, winning three Parker, played by Jake Johnson, from the typical superhero disappoint. awards for Best Animated Film and the popular reimagining of formula in interesting ways and Surprisingly, Spider-Man: Into at the Golden Globes, Critic’s Gwen Stacy played by Hailee is full of twists and turns that the Spider-Verse manages to Choice, and New York Film Steinfeld. leave viewers at the edge of cement itself as the best comic Critic Circle. Its praise is well- The story follows Miles on their seat. book film of the year, beating deserved due to the expert his journey from average high Into the Spider-Verse touches even the Marvel powerhouse, balancing between tones and its schooler to friendly neighborhood on themes of family, adulthood, Infinity War, in review scores. large ensemble cast of various web-slinger, a fresh update on and individuality through the lens Even with a year-end release alternate versions of Spider-Man, the average coming-of-age/ of each of its characters. It can date, 2018 belongs to Spider- including the classic Peter B. origin story. Spider-Verse strays be enjoyed by adults who have Man. 6 Opinions/Editorials Coming Soon to Movie Theaters by Jack Rigley

The end of 2018 into early kill them. 2019 has been filled with exciting Just some of the movie’s and promising movie teasers promising and skilled stars are and trailers. One of the clear Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o, standouts is the trailer for Jordan as well as Emmy and Golden Peele’s second directorial film, Globe winner, Elizabeth Moss, Us. Following the international who are sure to deliver powerful praise and commercial success and believable performances. of his first film, Get Out, many This movie is sure to be a eyes are on this film to meet the very big success in the box standard of its predecessor. office as well as in pop culture The trailer is centered around and modern society. Us will hit a family going on vacation to theaters in March. out of supplies and air in space been built up throughout all of the sunny and warm coast; Another very anticipated film as well as Hulk, Thor, Ant- the many Marvel films as well as complete with beach visits, that just dropped a trailer is Man, Black Widow, and Captain give viewers awesome actions motor boat excursions and car the next Avengers film, titled, America coping and struggling sequences, a great plot, and the ride jams to 90’s hip hop chart Avengers: Endgame. After the to survive after the mass sad idea of the deaths of some toppers. Just as one thinks the last movie in the Marvel Universe genocide caused by Thanos. favorite characters in April. trailer is eerily calm and without saw half of fans’ favorite He has killed fifty percent of all These trailers and many conflict, it takes a terrifying turn characters killed at the hands living creatures, so how can the others show 2019 as a year as murderous doppelgangers of the infinity gauntlet wielding heroes possibly rewrite the past where good movies will be of the family break into their Thanos, many movie goers are and stop Thanos once and for coming into theaters, right and home wielding golden scissors anxious to find out what will all? left. Both of these trailers are and grim intentions. This family come of our heroes. This second part of Avengers: worth the watch, and the films must kill or be killed, as these This trailer shows characters Infinity War is sure to live up to should be worth the visit to the imposters will not stop until they like Iron Man alone and running and resolve the conflict that has movie theater. Does SZN Deliver? Phở Horn’s by Gianna Medeiros by Hector Padilla In the middle of a plaza on freshness and is characterized by Last month, A Boogie wit da the Pawtucket-Providence city rice noodles, meat or vegetable Hoodie’s anticipated , line lies a small restaurant with a broth, protein or vegetables, Hoodie SZN, was released. neon sign on the front window. and an array of spices. The album was released on The sign displays the word As a starter, the cold spring rolls st December 21 , 2018, and it “open” as well as a neon visual prepare you for the authentic, debuted at number one. This of a noodle dish with chopsticks, flavorful food journey you are album takes the loving as well giving a glimpse as to what the about to embark on. One simple as hard-hearted aspects of his restaurant has to offer. Phở dip into the spiced peanut sauce, personality to a new level. The Horn’s may seem ordinary from and you’re hooked. balance between the different a glance, but this spot is unique parts of his personality is what for its promise of authentic truly makes A Boogie wit da stands out in his solo songs such Vietnamese cuisine. Hoodie stand out. A Boogie as I Did it and Billie Jean. The Phở Horn’s website boasts of uses this album to confess his 4 min Convo is one of his most its ability to “successfully marry unfaithfulness in relationships melodramatic and charming flavorful sauces with enticing and explore his lack of trust in songs. spices bringing ingredients to women. The Bronx rapper keeps his life.” Phở Horns delivers on this After many visits, I ventured sinks melodic, moody, and loving promise with dishes made of the away from phở. My new favorite himself with collaborations, with singing/rap in his album. His simplest ingredients, such as soy entrée is the Bún Tôm. It is made tracks like , featuring the audience rarely sees him break sauce, mint, lemon grass, basil, up of shredded lettuce, mints, controversial New York rapper, from this style. This album is and peanuts that help create a bean sprouts, roasted peanuts, , Startender featuring one of his best, but his lack unique identity for each specific and grilled shrimp, all laying and , and Demons of standout tracks and poor menu item. on top of a bed of vermicelli and Angels, featuring Chicago supporting cast makes his album Their most popular dishes are noodles. th superstar, . A Boogie seem very repetitive by the 18 the varieties of phở. The iconic Unfortunately the service can begins to shift to more melodic track. All in all, this album earns Vietnamese dish encapsulates be inconsistent. Overall, I give and soft vocals, and he truly a 3/5 rating. the themes of simplicity and Phở Horn’s 4 stars.