It's Just a Little Crush
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Election From Juno to Top Ten: Rock on, 2008 Jamie Lynn Super Bowl coverage Teen pregnancy Guitar Hero, in the media Commercials forum.hardware.fr rock on blogs.usatoday.com pages 6-7 page 8 eonline.com page B3 page B7 movies.yahoo.com king street chronicle Volume 28, Issue 4 Convent of the Sacred Heart - Greenwich, CT February 2008 Sister Joan Magnetti, Erupting chaos Giants linebacker Ma- thias Kiwanuka, and members of the Mara in Kenya family, including Ann Mara, joan degennaro Cassidy Mara ‘08, staff writer Mary McDonnell ‘09, Kelsey Mara ‘11, and Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Middle Bridget Mara ‘11, and Upper Schools gathered for a presen- celebrated the Giants’ tation about the violent situation in Ke- victory at Super Bowl nya on January 11. Seniors Josie Blanco XLII with a special assembly. The Mara and Morgan Davis read reflections, Sa- family, who co-owns cred Heart alumna and ABC commenta- the Giants, has a long tor Cokie Roberts shared her observations history at Convent via a conference call, and former chair of of the Sacred Heart. the Board of Trustees and current chair of The entire school met in the gym to watch the Observer Delegation of the Sovereign highlights from the Order of Malta Mr. Robert Shafer spoke to game and to hear from students. Kiwanuka, whose Mr. Shafer said, “The West has not family is from Uganda. paid as much attention as it should. We For more news on the Giants assemly, turn to must help the sick and poor irregardless of page 4. race, religion, and ethnicity.” carolyn russell He praised the support of the Roman Catholic community when he talked about the great work the Church is doing to help the poorest of the poor in Africa. It’s just a little crush “If you believe everyone is a child of liana khandji wasn’t a girly girl. It worked, the next day chocolates and red roses, but that was not God,” he said, “you’ll approach things dif- John brought me in a Matchbox truck,” she the case for some teachers. staff writer ferently.” said. Upper School Head of Campus Minis- He said that there were some villages Surprisingly enough, it was not Na- Other teachers were matched up with try Mrs. Lori Wilson said, “In second grade I and areas of peace, which he called “pock- poleon who first captured Mr. Grisanti’s their crushes by fate alone. had a crush on a boy named Billy Romance. ets of hope.” However, he said that it is heart, and it was not college recommen- “In preschool everyone had a crush on Yes, that was his last name. I loved that kid. necessary to “keep up efforts” by providing dations that swept Mrs. Boyer off her feet. He wrote me a note that never made it to Kenyans with food and clean water. Convent of the Sacred Heart teachers hold I was 14 years me. Instead the teacher got hold of it and Students attended the presentation to the memories of their first loves in a special old and my French read it to the entire class. The crush ended learn more about the issue and show their place in their hearts. “ the second that note was read aloud.” support for the Sacred Heart sisters and “All I can remember is that Kathy Dur- teacher was fresh out Along with Napoleon and Catherine sister school in Kenya. kin and I both had a crush on John, a blonde of college. French very the Great, Upper School history teacher Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. fifth grader. I remember writing his name quickly became my Mr. Paul Grisanti had a crush on the infa- Wilson’s inspiration for the Kenya presen- on all of our different erasers,” said Upper mous “Jenny Lasagna.” tation came during the holiday season. School Academic Dean Mrs. Gail Casey. favorite class. “For all those familiar with Jenny La- She said, “Sr. Magnetti sent an e-mail Some teachers thought long and hard -Director of Educational sagna, her real name was Kris. We would over Christmas break informing us about about impressing their crushes. Since she ” go to mass on Saturday at 5:30 pm at Saints the problems in Kenya. My immediate re- was not in an all-girls environment meant Technology Karl Haeseler John and Paul in Larchmont, followed by sponse was to share this information with that Upper School Director of Community dinner at Walter’s Hot Dogs and a movie at [Sacred Heart students] the moment it was Service Mrs. Kerry Bader had to put in Eliot,” said Director of College Guidance the very cute theater in Larchmont,” said happening. I was disturbed that the elec- some extra effort. Mrs. Rachel Boyer. “However, being the Mr. Grisanti. tions were tampered with, that the locals’ “When I was in kindergarten at St. Ga- tallest, I was always paired up with him, so Director of Educationional Technology response would be violence, and that briel’s, I liked John Cotter, so for show and I got to hold his hand.” Mr. Karl Haeseler’s first crush developed tell I brought in a Matchbox car, to show I Childhood crushes may be filled with continued on page 5 continued on page 8 by J.K. Rowling. to deviate from the typical tropical-themed “The only thing that would have ru- “I’m actually really ex- decorations that have permeated Sa- ined [Silverball] for me was if people had Yule Ball cited that I went to some- cred Heart dances in years decided not to go because it’s Harry Potter- emily oehlsen thing called the Yule Ball. I past. themed,” said Susannah. think our school is a lot like Katie said, “I think The fear of everything Harry Potter did asst. layout editor Hogwarts in some ways, so that the atmosphere [of not discourage all non-Harry Potter fans It was a night of intrigue. Cedric it was really interesting to Silverball] was a bit dif- from going. danced with Cho, while Harry watched jeal- see how the decorations ecx.images-amazon.com ferent. It was a dance, as “I don’t know what the Yule Ball is, ously, after dancing with Pavarti, who then turned out. I think it was well as a social event in but I was very excited. I liked the theme of danced with a nameless Beauxbatons boy, definitely magical,” said ju- which friends could sim- silver and white. I think they are very so- who was joined by Ron’s date, Padma, as nior Susannah Lawrence. ply talk, hang out, and phisticated colors,” said sophomore Maddy Ron grudgingly observed Hermione dance Senior and Student Body celebrate these cold winter May. “I don’t like Harry Potter but [the with Krum. And Convent of the Sacred President Katie Eisenberg as- months.” Social Committee] made it so people who Heart decided to repeat the madness. sured students that Silverball was The Yule Ball theme was aren’t obsessed with Harry Potter were Silverball, the annual winter Upper not just for those who dressed Attendees of the Yule Ball were giv- intended to attract stu- comfortable.” School dance, featured the Yule Ball theme in wizard’s robes. The Yule en a tie with the emblem and color dents rather than deter For Sacred Heart students who had of one of the four different houses in Ball theme was an opportunity them from coming. from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire the Harry Potter series. continued on page 4 2 opinions Student voices: Heard or ignored? king street chronicle “Eyes to the Convent of the Scred Heart heather grehan Furthermore, in recent years, the school asked a student-elected officer to step down 1177 King Street staff writer front, please” from her position as the result of a disci- Greenwich, CT 06831 Ignored: cailey cron (203) 532-3172 plinary action. Granted, appropriate pun- With a student government, student ishments should be given for inappropriate contributing writer newspaper, broadcast journalism classes, actions, but forcing a student off the student Ever have the feeling that you are student-run magazines, and numerous clubs government should not be on the list of op- being watched? Instead of glancing over editor in chief and committees, it seems that the voice of tions. If the students choose someone to be your shoulder, maybe you should check sarah julian the students is a prevalent part of our com- their leader, this person should remain in the front of the classroom. A new com- munity. However, what seems to be true is office unless “impeached” by the students puter supervision program called “Syn- managing editor most certainly not always the truth. themselves. While the Disciplinary Commit- chronEyes” was tested in Upper School cristina ceballos Convent of the Sacred Heart, as a pri- tee, which includes student representatives, theology classes this November and was vate institution, legally has the right to cen- has a say in the punishment of students, it presented to the faculty at a technology features editor sor any information it chooses. Sacred Heart is not an accurate voice of the entire student meeting this month. sylvia khoury strives to create young independent women body. This program, developed by the same with strong opinions and voices. On the As for the journalism program, the sto- company that manufactures SMART asst. features editor other hand, the school sometimes seems to ries that are printed are not always the stu- Boards, is marketed as “classroom man- caroline kitchener place its pristine reputation over the actual dent’s original work.