2 June 1, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Opinion The Town Crier asked Patriots what they thought the school Students walk down the east could do to stop kids from act- driveway during passing ing out on campus. Below are period. Photo: Mr. Wechsler some of their responses. “One reason is that the part of their brains that keep them from doing stupid things on purpose isn’t fully developed, so we can’t very well fix that. However, we can fix what hap- pens at school. For example, you can have a three-strikes Middle School Mischief rule. If you break a minor rule once, it’s a warning; twice, it’s I get why kids act out. Being in middle can hurt people and turn into big problems. A a point off; three times, you get school can be very hard. You’re stuck in this recent study published in the Journal of Pedi- detention.” awkward phase of being forced to grow up, but atrics found the number of U.S. kids and teens —Johanna Mueller, 6th Grade not feeling ready to. The part of your brain that hospitalized for suicidal thoughts and attempts makes wise decisions, the prefrontal cortex, isn’t more than doubled from 2008 to 2015. And ev- “One thing that our school even fully developed. So you’re literally engi- eryone knows about the horrific school shootings could do to prevent students neered to take foolish risks and have problems happening across our country. Nobody seems from acting out is have stricter regulating your emotions. You’re also probably to know exactly why these terrible trends are punishments. These punish- under a lot of stress thanks to a steady stream of happening, but still, we as a school need to face ments should reach beyond drama with friends, big assignments and dreaded the fact that we’re dealing with serious problems just detention and extend to the tests. these days. student’s personal record. If Besides, you probably didn’t get enough Sadly, too many kids just don’t trust adults actions are repeated, then the sleep the night before for your brain to deal enough to tell them when they’re in over their student should be suspended or with all the emotions coming your way. After head. I see it everyday even at a great school like even expelled.” all, your hormones are running loose causing Revere. Students are often more willing to write —Sofia Farhangnia, 7th Grade your body to change in all sorts of strange ways their problems on the bathroom stall or confide including making you want to stay awake longer in a friend than talk to the counselor, a teacher or “I think the causes are attention into the night like a vampire. even their parents. It’s hard to and rebellion. Attention be- Then you walk around like a imagine a kid telling a grown cause I think that some students zombie the next day. Teens need to look out for up, “I started experimenting try to be funny in class to im- With all middle school- other teens and not waste with drugs today!” So, adults press other people or because ers go through, they’re need to be on the lookout and they’re not interested in the bound to act out at school. time before they speak up. be as approachable as pos- topic the teacher is discussing, Some misbehaviors are sible. And I’d just ask adults so they talk out of turn. And not too big a deal. Walking to look at kids with more rebellion because we middle on the forbidden driveway or talking during kindness and understanding when they act out schoolers can sometimes get lessons are common ways to make trouble. In and not just punish them. If kids can trust certain tired of following the rules. As these cases, the school can help students learn to adults, they’ll have a better chance of learning to an effect of this, students can follow the rules by giving them consequences. do the right thing. rebel to show we are growing If kids have their phone out, just take it away. If And I think if a student knows a friend is up and don’t need to listen to they litter, make them pick up their trash. acting out in a potentially harmful way, the stu- authority.” ­ Things dent should —Mia Kulinsky, 8th Grade get com- Ms. Jacques reacts to This is the trash encourage plicated dropped off items. This 8th graders leave their friend won’t be allowed next in the quad every “One important reason students though when to reach out misbehave is because they students year. Photo: Mr. Iannucci day after lunch. to an adult Photo: Caspar Turner don’t understand the content misbehave who can help. area. One role teachers can in more seri- Teens need to play to help these students is ous ways. look out for to create successful academic Vaping, sell- other teens experiences so that they will ing drugs, and not wait develop higher self-esteem, and cyberbul- so long before then the need to misbehave will lying and they say be replaced by the desire to self-harming something. succeed.” behaviors —Griffin Riel —Ms. Manes, 7th Grade Math June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3 TALKING HEADS Should middle schoolers have to take drug tests? According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 18% of public high schools, about nearly 1 in every 5, have mandatory drug testing policies. Patriots were asked if our school should join them. “Students shouldn’t take drug tests for quite a few reasons. These tests would implement fear in students, even if they are drug free. Although students who take drugs are a big problem at some schools, taking tests on students shouldn’t be a proper solution.” —Rustin Kharrazi, 6th Grade “Yes. Drugs can harm yourself as well as others, and regular drug tests would prevent middle schoolers from taking them. Even though some think that con- ducting regular drug tests is an invasion of privacy, it will keep the staff and the students safe.” —Aidan Petoyan, 6th Grade “Middle schoolers should be required to take regu- lar drug tests because drug usage is a problem right now. It could be selected like random backpack checks. It would help make sure that students who choose to do drugs face consequences, and those who don’t care are not disturbed by it.” —Emma Deiter, 7th Grade “I believe that students should be required to take drug tests because those that are hopped up on drugs could pose a danger to their peers. Regular drug testing would deter addicts from being high during instruction.” —Caspar Turner, 7th Grade TOWN CRIER POLL “I don’t think that middle schoolers should be required to take drug tests. I think this because some Should Starbucks allow everyone to use students are peer pressured into doing drugs. Also, their restrooms or just paying customers? some kids could be taking medical substances that could show up on drug tests. I don’t think school should get involved.” —Jack Woods, 7th Grade

“I believe middle schoolers shouldn’t be required to take drug tests. Having a student taken out of Everyone Only paying customers class to take it, wastes valuable education time, and can embarrass the student. Students should be 81% 19% worried about getting good grades, not about pass- Poll of 6th, 7th and 8th graders conducted ing drug tests. ” —Michele Farnoush, 8th Grade by Avery Globermen on May 23, 2018 “No, I don’t think that middle schoolers should be required to do drug tests because if a student VOLUME 62, ISSUE 5 accidently makes a bad decision out of school by doing drugs, now they are able to be punished at school, which in my opinion is not fair.” Published by and for the students of —Bruck Setu, 8th Grade Paul Revere Charter Middle “I think it is a good idea to check or to take School and Magnet Center a regular drug test on middle schoolers. It 1450 Allenford Avenue is a good idea because it will to protect our Los Angeles, California 90049 students from illegal drugs. I am a father of a middle schooler also and I do not mind if she is Editors: Johnny Harvey Member of the National Sofia Farhangnia checked. ”—Alex Bagamaspad, School Nurse Scholastic Press Association Faculty Advisor: Mr. Wechsler Interviews and layout by Tala Maher 4 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School CULMINATING WITH HONORS The eighth grade Patriots that go above and beyond are awarded for all their accomplishments.

By STELLA BECIR and JOEY CHAE “Everyone who has worked hard and achieved a specific goal deserves public recognition,” said Mr. Iannucci shortly before the special night. The event on Wednesday honored hun- dreds of members of the Class of 2018. The evening began with Mr. Ian- nucci, welcoming everyone to Awards Night. He introduced all those on the stage. Then the awards started. All those who had perfect atten- dance were awarded with a medal and From left to right, David, from the Rotary Club, Matthew, Josh and Ms. Robertson. Photos: Mr. Wechsler a certificate. Next, students with a GPA of 3.75 were presented with a medal and cer- tificate. After this, students with a GPA of 3.97 were given medals and certifi- cates. Those who won the President’s Ed- ucation Award were given a letter from the President himself. “Mrs. Trump and I are proud to join your family, friends, and teachers in celebrating this outstanding achievement,” wrote President Trump. Students who participated in CJSF From left, Ms. Fowler, Ms. Esparza, Angie, Mr. Iannucci and Mr. Aochi on stage at the special night. for three or more semesters were pre- sented with yellow cords to wear at culmination. CJSF officers were given medals for their service to Revere as well. Only one Patriot succeeded in win- ning awards in all four departments. Matthew Gottesman not only got awards in Math, English, Social Stud- ies and Science, but also received the Fari Yashar Award as well as the Ro- tary Club Student of the Year Award. Athletic Patriots were presented with a gold certificate and medal. In addition to the department awards, stu- From left, Ms. Mabashov, Saida, Ms. Esparza, Mr. Valerio, Ms. Kobashi, Mr. Fiser and Ms. Robertson. dents were rewarded for excellence in their electives. Patriots with Perfect AEE were awarded with certificates and medals at the end of the night. The night awarded all those who worked hard at Revere, including parents. Mr. Iannucci led Patriots in a standing ovation for them at the end of the ceremony. Mr. Iannucci wrote in an email after the event, “all the families arrived happy and left happier, all the eighth graders arrived with big smiles From left to right, Ms. Mabashov, Julia, Mr. Anderson, Ms. Kobashi, Nolawi, Mr. Iannucci and Arya. and left with huge smiles.” June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 PRINCIPAL’S AWARD: Excellence in academics and leadership.

NAHMI NATAN ARYA NAEIM SAIDA PIRI JULIA ABBOTT “This member of Leadership who “He stares fear of failure right in the “Every day, this young lady walks into “She brings a giddy appreciation for also earned the President’s Award and eyes and is not intimidated to give his the classroom with a warm greeting learning to every school day, without AEE Award this evening is a scholar.” best shot at just about anything.” and an eagerness to learn.” forgetting her dynamic personality.”

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE

KAVITA SEKHON ASHER SAVEN AMIN NOURI KELLY MARTINEZ “She is not only athletic, but smart, “He played a key role in winning “He is always ready to help others “This young student’s optimism hardworking, honest, and a leader the Delphic league Championship and participate is so much of what and work ethic lights up every on and off the field.” in track and field this year.” Revere has to offer. ” class she attends.”

ROTARY CLUB: Outstanding grades, leadership and service. AMERICAN LEGION: For exemplary leadership with their class.

MATTY GOTTESMAN IRIS BERMAN AKIN SERVI ADELAIDE SAAB “In the classroom, he leads. Not just “This conscientious and responsible “This is a student; always happy, “As an integral part of Student Lead- by directing the conversation but how student is a model to all of her peers optimistic, helpful and enthusiastic. ership, she always gives more than he always acknowledges others. ” and she shines both inside and out. ” He has made tremendous strides.” what is required with a huge smile.” 6 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Strength in Numbers Patriots band together and hit the road to prove how working in teams can make a difference. By MADDIE GLENN and ANNABELLE GRANDY

Arya and Morgan are interviewed on the blue WE Day carpet. Photo: Mr. Slavin Model United Nations

Community Service Club members wait in the crowd for the event to Attendees at the MUN Summit begin. Photo: Mr. Slavin in Los Angeles. Photo: Ali Sheaffer Tickets to go to WE Day on ter. The money from bake sales, Several Patriots retreated for different countries coming to- Apr. 19 were earned by donat- ZOE bands and lollipop sales a weekend to participate in the gether and representing their ing as a contribution to “turn Me all contributed to the donations. Model United Nations (MUN) countries’ true values and stanc- into We.” The WE Organization Eighth graders Arya Rah- program from Apr. 26 to 29. es. It was great to see how my donates all over the world to manian and Morgan Hillenbrand Offered by California YMCA fellow students immersed them- over 27 countries to contribute to had the opportunity to walk the Youth & Government, students, selves in the roles they played.” efforts such as finding clean wa- blue carpet at The Forum in or “delegates” are given the op- Eighth grader and return- ter and education for everyone. Inglewood along with celebri- portunity to confer and debate ing delegate Spencer Jung, This year, Paul Revere’s ties such as John Stamos, Selena over international issues, learn shared, “This was my sec- Community Service donated to Gomez and many others who about other cultures and socialize ond year in the program and I Education in Kenya. They raised showed up to speak to the ac- with kids from around the state. would definitely recommend it money for an organization called tive youth. They later returned to Eighth grader Charlie Kast- to everyone. MUN is a really ‘For the Unseen,’ as well as the the other members of the club in ner said, “My favorite parts of great experience, and I abso- Cisuara Refugee learning cen- the audience to watch the show. MUN were experiencing the lutely can’t wait until next year.” Aca Deca Competition

The sixth grade Super Quiz. Photo: Mr. Hamanishi The eighth grade team won gold.

The seventh and eighth grade Individually, students took Cal schools in the Super Quiz. and old faces looking at new Academic Pentathlon teams an array of multiple choice Seventh grader Caspar challenges! Next year is an ex- from Revere both took first place tests on the subject of Africa Turner said, “I think that next citing one with the teams fac- in their grade level competitions and penned an essay on the year, we will definitely make ing a very formidable situation at Westminster High School on book A Long Walk to Water it to the state competition.” as we move up the ladder to Apr. 14. Revere’s sixth grade by Linda Sue Park. Then, in Mr. Hamanishi also ex- a new division and old rivals! team also won bronze at Uni- teams of three, they competed pressed, “This year was a The theme for next year is ‘The versity High School on May 5. against students from other So- ‘growth’ year with new faces Sixties, a transitional period!’” June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7 The Paul Revere Madrigals their ability to impact the world were specially invited to per- in creative ways.” We Are One! form at the We Are One! con- For this concert, Madri- cert on Apr. 12. In this concert, gal students missed one day The Madrigals sang backup of school for rehearsal, but to Siedah Garret, the writer of left right after school on a bus. Man in the Mirror, along with Parent volunteers also came a high school choir and an el- and were kind enough to stay ementary choir. They performed through the whole show. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavil- ion in downtown Los Angeles. Carlie Given said, “It was hard at times to hear ourselves be- cause the band behind us was so loud, otherwise, we did very well.” Coco Merritt said, “The different choirs added contrast- ing perfection to the song.” This charity performance was a fundraiser to support Arts Education in LAUSD. Ms. Cro- nin said, “The arts allow stu- The Revere Madrigals sing backup for Siedah Garrett dents another way to show their Madrigals hang out backstage with other high schools and elementary schools. brilliance. It can give them a before they perform Photo: Ms. Cronin greater belief in themselves and Photo: Ms. Cronin

The Revere Future Farmers of America Girls Adventures in Math stand outside of the convention center.

The Revere team poses with their trophies. Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of students can get community ser- Paul Revere had 4 Patriots were tough, the girls said they America is a convention for all vice for, FFA was also a three compete in an all girls math had fun. Alexandra said, “I think students who would like to grow day state conference in Ana- competition, Girls Adventures this was a very educational ex- up and become a farmer. Katelyn heim. There were workshops, in Math. This competition took perience, but if you don’t en- Schreiber said, “FFA is an a career show, and lots of place on Apr. 21 and the partici- joy math or can’t work well organization that not inspirational speeches. pants were Alexandra Schoettler, in stressful situations, then I only teaches agri- Sammy Sachs said, Mia Kulinsky, Shayda Shafa, wouldn’t recommend this.” cultural skills, “Everyone want- and Lauren Zaidel. It was spon- but focuses on ed to learn about sored by AOPS (Arts of Problem l e a d e r s h i p agriculture and Solving). The competition took and valuable had an ambi- place at UCLA, but all practices skills such as tion to create were held at Paul Revere’s li- building con- s o m e t h i n g brary on Thursday afternoons. fidence and new.” At practice the girls worked on getting out FFA is a practice problems and learned of your com- Patriots show off their own lunch club that how to problem solve as a team. fort zone.” Ms. customized jackets from meets on Mon- All of the girls who partici- Robertson said, the competition. days at the farm pated were in Mr. Anderson’s “We’re very excited stage. Every time geometry class. Mia Kulinsky to be the only FFA Chap- students go they get 30 said, “Not all of the problems ter in Los Angeles and the South minutes of community service. were geometry problems, but I Coast Region, one of the first in This club involves many tasks think that our geometry knowl- The girls plan their California, and to receive our helping around the garden and edge was helpful.” competition strategy. New Chapter award on stage!” farm such as trimming hedges Even though the problems While being a fun lunch club and working with tools. 8 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Margot (fifth from left) and Avani (sixth from left) pose for a group picture with the kids that they helped. Photo: Camp Ubuntu

Patriots find interesting and integrative ways to fulfill their yearly community service requirement. By MASON WEIN assignment. For her five com- the people who helped. Accord- ertson and Mr. Honda.” While At Revere, each student goes munity service hours, she helped ing to Sophie, “it was a Winter Carter was only one of many into the year with one require- to build an brand new ice skat- Wonderland brought to life.” students, everyone who helped ment, five hours of commu- ing rink for LA Live. According Carter Yean, a sixth grader has an impact on the overall nity service time. Whether they to Sophie, “My grandmother at Revere, had a more traditional well-being of the farm area. choose to complete it by helping teamed up with the LA Kings approach to the assignment. Eighth graders Avani De- out on a campus cleanup day, or hockey team to get a profession- Like many other Patriots, he par- sai and Margot Barrett went to by benefitting a non-profit - or al ice skaters rink.” Her good ticipated in a “Farm Work Day.” Canyon Creeks to be “Leaders ganization apart from Revere, deeds not only helped to get a These consist of hard labor in- in Training for underprivileged all students that complete this new ice rink, but, even better, cluding planting, weeding and kids from Watts.” They went to assignment make a positive all proceeds from the rink are feeding animals in order to keep Camp Ubuntu, a free six-week contribution to the community. donated to a charity called “Kids the farm looking as good as it summer program that acts a safe Everyone completed their hours 4 Kids,” that allows kids to help does today. Carter said that he retreat for kids who live in high- differently, with some students other kids in need. The organi- enjoyed this because he “enjoys er risk areas, especially because having an extra unusual and fas- zation not only donates to cure the farm and the animals there.” crime rates are highest in the cinating approach to this assign- research and hospitals, but also Carter felt that his work had a summer. They helped the kids ment. helps kids “find happiness” by positive impact on the commu- with various activities including Sixth grader Sophie Miller giving them teddy bears in the nity because he “helped keep the art, farming and other self-im- had a very interesting take on the hospital. Finally, it was fun for area clean and helped Ms. Rob- provement games and activities.

Sophie Miller skates in an ice rink that she helped build to raise Carter completes his community service by helping to keep the farm money for an organization called “Kids 4 Kids.” Photo: Matti Contopulos area clean at a farm work day one recent weekend. Photo: Yvonne Yean June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9 Changing the World One Mitzvah at a Time Patriots volunteer both locally and globally in their efforts to make their world a happier place. By SIERRA SUGARMAN is to enable children to under- stand how they can make a dif- Patriots all throughout Re- ference in their world if they vere’s halls have a strong pres- apply enough time and energy. ence in their communities. Many This encourages them to either Photo: of these students, particularly find an organization that they Maryvale Photography seventh graders, have to do ser- believe is important, or a prob- vice beyond the five hours Paul lem that they witness in their Revere requires of them. This lives. Then they figure out how is because many of Revere’s they can solve it, however big or students, and many other stu- small their change is. It also de- dents around the globe, are im- velops problem solving and time pacting those in need around management skills because they them through mitzvah projects. need to figure out how to solve Mitzvah projects are one of the their problem in the amount of required parts of many chil- time available to them. These dren’s quests to become a bar or projects open students’ minds, bat mitzvah. The word mitzvah and help them realize what is translates to commandment or going on in their communities. good dead done. A major part of It allows them to become con- “For my Bat Mitzvah, my Hebrew School asked me to do an act of kind- Jewish tradition is to give back nected to a problem, and some ness to help my community. I decided to help a local orphanage by collect- to those around you and to help will choose to continue to help ing holiday gifts from my family and friends. Seeing the look on the faces of who ever you can. Therefore, that problem throughout the rest these kids was an experience I will never forget, and since then I continue the purpose of these projects of their lives. to volunteer and help out the children at that orphanage.” —Davina Yashar

Photo: Amy Hoffman

Photo: Caroline Dreyfus “For my mitzvah project, I helped kids with cognitive and physical disabili- “For my mitzvah project, I decided to raise money for an organization ties play baseball. These kids have gone through so much, and it is good called Camp for All Kids. They send kids to sleep away camp who can not for them to have a friend to play baseball with. I love baseball, and it is afford it. To raise money, I sold s’mores kits to others. I chose this organiza- always a good feeling to know that regardless of kids’ disabilities, they can tion because sleep away camp is one of my favorite places in the world, love baseball, and be able to play it through this program.” —Tyler Hoffman and it is sad to see that not everybody can experience it.” —Alexa Dreyfus “My project was to collect art “My mitzvah project was to help “I chose to help a farm that helps “For my mitzvah project, I am supplies and board games, that I an organization called P.A.T.H., animals that have gone through going to host a bake sale and then gave to the UCLA hospital. I (People Assisting The Homeless), abuse. I have always had a great donate all of the proceeds that I researched which hospitals in Los that helps homeless people move connection with animals and when make to the Cedar Sinai Brain An- Angeles had a program where into homes and get jobs. I chose I am told to help the needy, I don’t eurysm Research Lab. I chose to they collected gifts for their child to help this organization because just think of needy humans, I also do this because brain aneurysms patients. I chose to do this project it gave me the opportunity to help think of needy animals. They have run in my family, and I wanted because it combined my love out in my community. I also got been abused for generation after to do something that could help for medicine, arts and crafts and to see how there are so many generation, and are still abused this problem. I am very excited to helping others. I hope my actions people who are less privileged daily today. I hope that my efforts have my bake sale and put my made a difference in their lives.” than me, and how lucky I am.” help to solve this problem.” earnings towards a good cause.” —Erica Davis —Madelyn Rahimi —Emmett Heisen —Emma Deiter 10 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Ms. Combis Ms. Jacques Mr. Krizman Ms. Landau Mr. Marino Ms. McDermott Ms. Thrapp Mr. Valerio A Fond Farewell to Faculty Favorites Students are saying goodbye to eight faculty members who are leaving Revere after this year. By COLE HERRON as well. “We played hard music talented and kind colleague Ms. of professionals who inspire me, like the Vivaldi concerto and Jacques! She brought Revere’s support me, and appreciate me. It’s always sad when a much goofy music like String Man and String Program to great notabil- Who could ask for a better job!” loved teacher retires. This year Guest Soloist. It was a celebra- ity district wide, AND she was a Ms. Thrapp also has a long at Revere, two teachers, Ms. tion! I will miss the concerts, my lot of fun to work with a top— career in education. She said, Thrapp and Ms. McDermott, friends, and the constant energy notch professional!” “Almost all of my teaching ca- are retiring permanently, while that exists on Revere’s cam- Meanwhile, Ms. McDermott reer, 30 years, has been at Re- several others are only leaving pus. It has kept me feeling very explained, “I have been teach- vere. Although back in 1972 I Revere. These teachers are, Ms. young! I loved meeting new stu- ing for 40 fabulous years! Six of taught at Coachella Valley High Jacques, moving to Salinas, Mr. dents in sixth grade when they them have been at PRMS. I have School. I remember planting a Marino, going to Hale Charter were “big kids” and then being so many amazing memories but huge wildflower garden on the Academy, Ms. Landau, going able to watch them grow into one of my favorites was when hill with students. They used to Stony Point, Mr. Krizman, musicians and young adults over the entire school, accompanied to bloom every year until the going to Marquez High School, three years. Most kids are open- by a sax-playing plant manager, drought. I enjoyed going on trips and Ms. Combis, going to King hearted and open-minded and sang a surprise ‘Happy Birth- to Costa Rica and Peru, and tak- Drew Medical Magnet High remind me what is important in day’ to me at recess. Another ing students to Florida. I loved School. Mr. Valerio, also leav- life— having fun, being kind, great memory of mine was when watching students grow and suc- ing, is instead pursuing a career and learning something new ev- I coached the Academic Decath- ceed. By teaching sixth, seventh outside of the school system. ery day. I’m going to move to lon team. This wonderful group and eighth grade I was able to “I’m leaving education for Salina, to be closer to my par- of high school students came to experience their hard work and now to help run a small but ents, and maybe find a new ca- my house to practice. The joy watch them mature into young amazing wallpaper company reer. My daughter is graduating and enthusiasm of these dedi- adults. I will miss the incredible called Fliepaper,” said Mr. Vale- from college on May 25, and I’m cated students made me over- teachers, administrators, stu- rio. “I’ll be living in Rancho Mi- finally culminating from middle whelmingly proud to be their dents, animals, plants and flow- rage, just a few miles from Palm school!” coach. Of course every time a ers here at Revere!” Springs.” Her colleague and head of student says “I got it” is a daily Ms. Jacques, Ms. Thrapp On May 16, Ms. Jacques the band program, Dr. Tautkus, reward. What I loved most about and Ms. McDermott have been gave her last concert at Revere. said “I will miss the positive being a teacher was that the work teaching students for years. The “My final concert was so much energy, professionalism and was never done, the old became other teachers, although they are- fun!” said Ms. Jacques, who has congeniality that Ms. Jacques new, the students challenged and less deeply-rooted in Revere’s been teaching for 25 years, 24 of brought to PRMS and I will miss delighted, you can continuously history, will be missed as well. them being at Revere. Although her humor.” improve, you are beloved, and On a brighter note, the spots she is not retiring, she is leaving Choir teacher Ms. Cronin that you touch lives. I will miss opened up will be given to new Revere, and thus ending an era in added, “Words cannot express my colleagues the most out of teachers ready to join Revere’s the history of Revere’s orchestra how much I will miss my very anything. I work with a group community.

A button in the main office Ms. Jacques’s yearbook photo Dr. Tautkus, Ms. Jacques (center) A young Ms. Thrapp and her depicts Ms. Kobashi, Mr. Valerio from back in 1995, her very first and Ms. Cronin share a warm students paint Revere’s East and Ms. Esparza together. year working at Paul Revere. hug goodbye. Photo: Studio Portrait. Driveway in the early 1990s. June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 11 PRESIDENT’S JOURNAL Change Must Begin With Us By MAYA DEGANYAR Peter Garff (From left), Tyler Hoffman, Emily Leatherman, Alaina Porter, and Shaya Keyvanfar. Guest Contributor When I ran for president, I wanted to make our school events more fun. I wanted to get more students involved. I wanted change. Now that it is coming to New Faces Elected the end of our school year, I am furious Next year’s Leadership officials were democratically elected. at the fact that I didn’t do more. I keep nagging at myself that I didn’t do enough, By CASPAR TURNER that I should have tried harder. I feel like I almost failed our school. Now don’t get Out with the old, in with the new. The me wrong, I am not saying leadership and annual transfer of the prestigious student our school events are bad. In fact, I know government positions of president, vice that every single person in my leader- president, secretary, historian, and treasurer ship class worked their butts off this year. from this year’s occupants of those posi- They took time out of their busy lives to tions to eager seventh and sixth graders has work on our events; they skipped their occurred. As aspiring politicians vied for classes, they skipped their lunches. They next year’s top positions in the election, the sometimes even came at 7 am to finish senior officials wrapped up the 2017-2018 our work. They worked so hard and I school year. couldn’t have asked for a better class of In the weeks leading up to the election, students to work with. So if you person- campaign posters appeared in the dozens, ally didn’t like our events, don’t blame plastered all over campus. On May 25, the them. And to be honest, our events are election, conducted via Schoology, went off pretty good. Without having that many without a hitch, and winners emerged. They people to plan them, without having more will serve Revere’s interests to the best of resources and money to do them, they are their ability in the coming year. fun. When you send a gram, you get to In the presidential election, Peter Garff make your friend’s day brighter (or even eventually came out on top, beating Caily yours, if you sent it to yourself). At our Galvez, Olivia Turfe and Kimiya Natan. dances you get to spend the entire lunch Some of Peter’s campaign slogans included time singing and dancing to your favorite “You can’t compete with Pete,” and “Vote songs. And at our talent show, you get for Peter, he’s a leader.” to see the best performers at our school Tyler Hoffman will take up the mantle show off their skills. They are of vice president. He beat Olivia Campbell, fun. But as my sixth grade Elysha Chae, Noa Kashfian and Kaila Bry- self would say, they could ant. Tyler’s slogan (and campaign speech) have been “funner.” was “Vote for Ty, he’s a great guy, he won’t Sometimes I wish I lie, he’ll always try, he’s super fly, he’ll buy could go back in time and Peter and his friends in C-2 react to him win- you a pie, and he won’t make you cry.” recreate all of our events. ning the presidency. Photo: Erica Davis Alaina Porter was chosen as secretary, by I would make it so that default, as she was the only candidate in the our grams had better running. She claims on one of her posters, “I events and plan on having meetings every candy. That our contests have all the qualities of a great leader!” Monday and Friday. ” had better prizes. And The two competitors for treasurer were Tyler, the VP for the coming school year, lastly, that we had our Maxwell Cohen and Shaya Keyvanfar. Sha- plans to “listen and find out what issues are dances after school, for ya won the position, with her slogan being, important to the students at Paul Revere, so I a longer period of time. “Be a Star, vote Shaya Keyvanfar!” can immediately start working on them.” I wish we could have Emily Leatherman came out ahead of Shaya, the next treasurer, says, “I will had them in a larger Emmett Whitaker and Gavin Federizo for help plan events, buy prizes, and enhance space and have an In the spot of historian. the ‘Revere Experience.’ Essentially, I will &Out food truck. That The leadership faculty advisor, Ms. Jack- strengthen the study body office.” was my dream to do son, exclaimed, “I’m really excited about Emily, the 2018-2019 historian, will this year, but it didn’t this group. They’re all good kids and they’re “make the student fundraisers more fun,” happen. It could have coming in with a lot of great ideas!” while Alaina, Secretary, promises to “have a happened though. If we had Peter’s first priority is to “set dates for Gavin’sbetter organized assertive poster front forcampaign. Leadership.”. (continued on page 12) 12 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School PRESIDENT JOURNAL

FRESHER FOUNTAINS (continued from page 11) Revere receives brand new drinking stations. just had more money, more By BIANCA CHERRY resources and maybe even if new and re-done piping. They we had more kids to put the Earlier in the year, parents also include water bottle filling events together. I also think we and teachers gath- stations as well as two should changed up our events. ered together at regular fountains. For years, leadership has been Proud Principal Revere’s an- Construction workers The first two wa- in a cycle. A cycle where we nual Gala and in the P.E field finish the ter fountains are do the same exact events every Tells His Story raised over installment of the new already begin- year. A cycle that causes us By ANNABELLE GRANDY $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 . water fountains. Photo: ning to be stay in our comfort zone. To Part of that Bianca Cherry built on the make change, we need to break Mr. Iannucci came to talk money was upper P.E the cycle. What I recommend to and inspire students in the going to field and the to our new leaders of Student library on May 9. He explained be used to other foun- Council is to take down every how he went through many dif- build brand tains are event and make new ones. ferent jobs to lead him to be- new fil- going to be Maybe keep one or two, but come a principal. He wasn’t an tered water installed next change everything else. A+ kid and struggled in school, fountains all school year, all Instead of a claustropho- but through experiences in his around Revere. around campus. bic, kind of boring Halloween life, he realized that it is better Recently up With all of the dance do a terrifying haunted to do what is right, because it’s on the P.E field, con- construction going on house. Instead of lunch time better than doing what is wrong. struction has begun on the in the upper field, students Valentine’s dance, have an ex- new water fountains. Schools had to change their P.E path citing eighth grade dance after Ely Rahimi: How did your for- like Palisades High School have by running around all of the school with a cotton candy mer principals help shape how already installed these filtered construction. They had to run machine! Instead of having you are as a principal now? Leadership chose who is in our Mr. Iannucci: They were very talent show, have a battle of positive and always treated peers the performers where every- in the best way possible. body can go on stage and the Jordan Cooper: Right now vap- school gets to choose who the ing is a big deal, but what was winner are. And trust me, ev- a big deal when you were in ery single one of those events middle school? would be ten times harder to Mr. Iannucci: It was a different organize and plan. variety of drugs. It was a prob- To make these happen, lem for our community too. Leadership would need to Aidan Shahmaram: When you partner up with Pride, the were little did you want to be a community service club and player for the Dodgers? more organizations and clubs Mr. Iannucci: 100%! When I Johnny drinks from the old water Max demonstrates the new water at the school. It isn’t impos- Photo: Matthew Rodman was in Elementary school and fountains. Photo: Bianca Cherry fountains. sible though! I fully trust the Junior High that was all I ever new leaders of the student drinking stations. An eighth around the shed by the obstacle thought about, other than being council and the fact that they grader, Max Rodman, says, course instead of in front of it. like Louis Armstrong. can do this! They can make “When I tasted the water from Johnny Harvey, a seventh Eliza Blank: Why did you new events, make the old ones the fountains at Pali High, they grader said “I’m excited to fi- choose to work with middle better. tasted significantly cleaner than nally have clean tasting water.” school students instead of high Beside Leadership this school students? the water at Revere.” According year, I helped start a Never Mr. Iannucci: Children in to Mr. Rodman, Max’s father Again Club at school. The club middle school are engaging and PRIDE member of Revere planned our school protest with and interacting. High school said, “The original water foun- the help of many outstanding students don’t usually try to talk tains were installed when the administrators and teachers. to me. school was built in 1955. New We wanted to give students a Emma Deiter: Have you ever water fountains chance to have a voice about an been sent to the principal’s were an important issue that affects all of us, gun part in increasing office as a kid? violence. student health.” Mr. Iannucci: When I was in A Brand new Our laws need change and high school I parked in the The specific model that is water fountain change begins with us. To get teacher’s parking lot. As I was going to be installed is the Mur- is already involved in protests about gun parking, one of the teacher’s dock model. There are endless installed at the violence, come to one of our cars blocked me in. I got so ner- new features on these new foun- PE fields.Photo: meetings because the small vous that I drove over the curb. tains. These features include Bianca Cherry things help make change. June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 13 Elective Wheel Spins into Motion taught by Ms. Fowler. Since the Sixth graders sampled afterschool coding classes have rotating electives, new been filling up faster than most and old this year. other ones, it seemed that adding more coding to the curriculum By MASON WEIN would be a good idea. So, cod- ing was added to the sixth-grade Every student at Revere has, elective wheel this school year. in addition to academic classes, The new elective lets Patriots one elective every day. These learn about modern technology can range from Career Aware- and how to use different com- ness to Entomology, meaning puter programs. that there is something for ev- One elective that is return- eryone. Now that the second ing this year is Agriculture. semester has almost come to an Revere has had an agriculture end, participating students are program for over 30 years, and closing out their last elective of it continues into the 2017-2018 the year. school year. Mrs. Robertson’s When it comes to electives, curriculum is great for students sixth graders are in a strange who enjoy hands-on learning, a situation. They either chose to category that most sixth graders take a music class, or they ro- fall into. Agriculture student Ry- tated between four electives over der Decena said, “My elective the course of the year. These is very fun and I’m learning at electives are on the “Elective the same time. It is the class that Wheel.” I look forward to every day.” The elective wheel has been Another Agriculture student, around for a long time, but it Georgie Koretz, stated that she changes as new teachers come is “learning new information in and go. Some new electives on a fun way; I like the elective a the wheel this year included Ca- lot.” It’s no wonder why the pro- reer Awareness, Coding, and En- gram has been able to survive tomology, or the study of insects, for so long at Revere. which seems to have become a Another returning elective fan-favorite among sixth grad- is Shakespeare, taught by Mr. ers. Beloved electives, like Ag- Hernandez in N5. In the elec- riculture, stay on the wheel each tive, Patriots act out some of the year due to popular demand. most memorable scenes from a Career One new elective is few of Shakespeare’s greatest Awareness, taught by Mr. Alpert. works, including Romeo and Ju- This elective helps new Patriots liet In addition to this, students discover job opportunities that in this class will participate in they could pursue later in life. certain activities that will help Sixth graders in N4 believe that them conquer their stage fright. they are learning a lot of useful Shakespeare is a great elective information in this class. Career for those who enjoy drama and Awareness student, Lily Parlane, acting. said, “I like the projects and self- Exploring in Math, taught by awareness.” Mr. Agcaoli, is yet another elec- Another new elective is tive that is staying on the wheel Entomology , teaching students this year. Patriots in X5 will about the animal life that can’t learn magic tricks that can be always be seen with the naked performed with everyday items eye. From the huge Giant Weta such as rubber bands, as well to the microscopic Fairyfly, as fun math games like Sudoku, Patriots learn all about these and cool math tricks like “light- strange creatures. Sixth grader ning addition.” Dante Diaz-Schmillen said, “It is All in all, there are many op- useful to learn about how insects portunities for sixth grade Patri- help our world and environ- ots to find something that they ment.” One more elective that love to learn about at Revere. was added this year is Coding, 14 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Nicole (left) and Naomi show off their Kanye yearbook poster. Bret (left), Alex and Photo: Chiara Zubrucky Cole show off their Fortnite themed yearbook poster. Photo: Tristan Lucas Countdown for the Class of 2018 As final school days approach, eighth graders anticipate special activities and an annual yearbook. By JOSHUA FRANKEL grade polls. In the yearbook they The day after the picnic, actually tried out to speak. will reveal the person who got eighth grade will have it’s final Luke Wiener said, “I tried to After three years, members the most votes, both male and assembly at Paul Revere. Stu- address the eighth grade class as of the class of 2018 are moving female for each category. While dents will see the premier of a whole. I didn’t specifically talk on from Paul Revere. Although The Town Crier touched upon the class of 2018 farewell video about myself but I added my there are only four days left, who is nominated, the real win- which is edited by several eighth own sense of humor, I wanted there’s still so many things left ners will be revealed in the year- graders in the yearbook elective. to make this about everyone, not on the schedule. book. Mr. Wechsler said, “I think As far as the culmination goes, just myself.” All year, the students in the everyone is going to be pleasant- the assembly will also cover the London Sinclair, another fi- yearbook elective work tire- ly surprised with this year’s edi- culmination and what will hap- nalist said, “My speech focuses lessly to give the yearbook to the tion. There are a lot of creative pen at Palisades High School. on how you can actually build students of Paul Revere. Finally parts that take this year’s book Finally, eighth grade cul- your spark into a flame. Our the yearbook is coming out. to a new level.” People who pre- mination is on the Friday of world would be such a powerful The eighth grade will get their ordered the yearbook paid $35 the last week at Palisades High place and it would be highly ad- yearbook on June 4. Following dollars but for those who didn’t School.The ceremony begins at vanced if these who didn’t think eighth grade, seventh grade and pre-order the yearbook, it will ten o’clock in the morning and they had a voice, or the power sixth grade will get their book on cost $40. ends at noon. The students who to use their voice, know how June 5. While the yearbook car- The day after the yearbook is will speak at culmination are much strength and possibility ries sentimental value for eighth released, the eighth grade picnic London Sinclair, Luke Wiener they had within themselves.” As graders, it comes in handy for all brings festivities such as a DJ and Arya Naeim. The theme for the school year come to a close grades to embarrass your friends and food trucks. Earlier in the their speech this year is the quote and the eighth graders move on by showing them their yearbook year, Patriots gave their favorite by E.D. Nixon, “Your spark can to high school, the last week of photos. The highlight of the songs to be played in the eighth become a flame and change ev- school is a hectic mix of relief yearbook will be the eighth- grade picnic. erything.” Over twenty students and release.

A scene from last year’s culmination at Palisades High. Photo: Mr. Wechsler Luke (left), London and Arya practice their speeches. Photo: Felix Effron June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 15

“In twenty years, I see “Twenty years from “I imagine myself being “I see myself making “In the future, I myself being a full time now, I will have gradu- in the NBA playing with music, because I truly imagine myself as a astronomer. I really loved ated from Florida State all the basketball play- enjoy it. I know that successful writer, actor learning about stars and University with a degree ers, especially Stephen I will also be helping and director. I have the space in Mr. Aochi’s in marine biology. I Curry, and I also wanna other people by doing always felt that when class. The subject is just will be on a boat in the be a professional Fortnite this. I started music I am on the stage or in so fascinating. Ever since Caribbean and will be re- player. I would come when I was around 5, front of the camera, I we started learning about searching and examining back to Revere and be when I first played the become alive and feel it this year, I think that’s marine life, specifically one of the speakers at piano and now I really just so free and rejuve- what I really want to do.” invertebrates, such as Roads to the Future.” love it.” nated.”—Jack Grazer —Odin Saric —Matty Gottesman octopi.” —Jaxon Marsh —Grant Foster

Top ten finalists in the yearbook poll explain their ideal plans for the future. By JORDAN PORT

Drawings: Ena Bronstein

“In the future, I plan to be “In twenty years, I can “In the future, I can “I imagine myself as hav- “In twenty years, I see a Neuroscientist. I would dream of being a loca- imagine myself as a ing just finished special myself working at the like to study how the tion scout. I would love neurosurgeon. Since I prosecution in Washington, Behavior Analysis Unit brain functions different- to travel the world and was young, I have always after having graduated with at the FBI. I want to be ly when given obstacles. contribute to the forma- been fascinated with the high honors from Princ- a profiler because you I want my main focus tion of movies. I have human brain and how it eton, and graduating from analyze criminals such to be on anxiety, OCD, always had a passion for functions. It is unbeliev- Yale Law School. After I as serial killers, and you suicide and trauma. My photography, writing, able how one organ is will be returning to Los learn new things about goal in studying them is film and travel. I think capable of controlling Angeles to work in busi- people and their person- to find how ‘genetic’ they the job would be perfect almost everything you ness litigation.” alities everyday.” are.” —Emily Schwartz for me.”—Jessica Jacobs do.”—Saida Piri —Julia Abbott —Misha Taheri 16 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Concluding Speeches Comments and Sonnets

Campus Rockin’ News and Notes Coasters Sam gives a PowerPoint presentation for a poetry performance. Photo: Jordan Port

Annie does announce- Jada (left) and Adelaide design a roller ments. Photo: Stella Becir coaster for a lab. Photo: Mason Wein

Rookie of By Alexandra Schoettler the Year History Highlights

In Ms. McDermott’s sixth grade class, students work together on answer- ing review questions based on their history textbooks. Photo: Josh Frankel

Mr. Liberatori gets balloons from a LAUSD official, winning Re- Cupid vere’s third in a row Rookie of the Year award. Photo: Jack Willner Shuffle Equality Sarah and War Cate show their history Ms. Asahina’s class dances for the movie poster. Revere Report. Photo: Jack Willner Photo: Nick Johansson

Super Practicing Shot put Poems

Jackson throws a heavy shot put ball during the track and Josh performs William Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 18” in Revere’s Outdoor Learn- field unit in Mr. Amos’s period four P.E. class.Photo: Sierra Sugarman ing Environment near the agriculture area for Mr. Slavin’s class. Photo: Joey Chae June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 17

Bye Bye Books

Gift of Gratitude Studying Owen (left), Alex, Japanese Teacher’s cars get washed for Teacher and Wilson learn Appreciation Week. Photo: Mason Wein Japanese. Photo: Johnny, an eighth grader, gets his textbooks scanned Cole Herron on May 25 in the foyer of the auditorium. Photo: Josh Frankel

Wheel of Stamp Fortune Marks the Spot Saving Lives

Giddy Goats

Noah learns CPR. Photo:Josh Katzman

Milan reads “The Outsiders.” At Ready, Set, Revere, Sofia stamps scav- Students take a spin at the Zoe Band Photo: Maddie Glenn enger hunts. Photo: Michaella Matinfar sale near Town Hall. Photo: Mr. Wechsler

Recreating The goats hang out in Roosevelt their sunny enclosure. Photo: Caspar Turner

Reading for Roig iPad Projects

Jeremy colors in a project about important historical fig- Eve (left) and Perry work on a project on an iPad in Ms. ures and their achievements in Mr. Fulling’s class. Photo: Felix Effron Martinez’s seventh grade history class. Photo: Bianca Cherry 18 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

By MAX RODMAN From registration day to the eighth grade culmination, par- ent volunteers help to make special events throughout the entire year possible. Many of Revere’s volunteers come from PRIDE, which is a nonprofit organization that supports the school. Parent volunteers from PRIDE have together raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. This provides funding for the music program, farm, technology and field trips. Parents from the PTSA also dedicate time and money to Revere. They work on campus health and safety and are responsible for putting on the Fun Run, Teacher Appreciation Week and Founders’ Day, which honors staff and members who have given a great amount of time to improving the school. June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 19 I. Before School II. Homeroom III. Nutrition IV. Lunch V. After School Shaya writes reminders on her locker. Photo: Griffin Riel

Oliver (left) and Emmett walk out of Nolawi (left) and Bruck enjoy their Ms. Manes’ class when the last bell afterschool snacks in the lunch rings. Photo: Sierra Sugarman area. Photo: Maddie Glenn

Sophie finishes her homework by Gabby buys a baked good by the Auditorium Jobim (left) and Alex wait for the the E-building. Photo: Jordan Port from the Eco Homeroom. Photo: Davina Yashar big blue bus. Photo: Johnny Harvey REVERE R UTINES Patriots make their last stop of the school day before they head home. By JOHNNY HARVEY

Sienna (right) boards the yellow Jessica boards the Metro bus. Emma boards her usual bus to school bus. Photo: Joey Chae Photo: Stella Becir the Palisades. Photo: Sofia Farhangnia

Colton (left) and Liam Robert (left) stacks chairs in the band Students cross Allenford Avenue. exit school through the room on Friday. Photo: Tala Maher Photo: Davina Yashar front gate. Photo: Annabelle Grandy 20 June 1, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Entertainment

Photos: Ginger JOEY CHAE Simpson A Wonderful Oona Waste of Time Although many people Summeranne sings “I Wanna Dance say that Netflix is a big With Somebody” during her audition. Sofia sings “Fix You”. time-waster, sometimes there is nothing else to do. Once I’ve done all my homework, studied for my tests and finished swim practice, I don’t think it’s really that bad to get sucked into the vortex of Netflix. Many people could not live without Netflix. If you’re pushing your homework aside to make way for your laptop, then you may have a problem. In that case, Netflix is bad. According to a study by the Today’s annual talent show will put performers in the spotlight. University of Michigan and the Leuven School for Mass Communication Re- By GINGER SIMPSON 2018 “Revere’s Got Talent” Lineup search in Belgium, “higher binge viewing frequency was associated with a poorer Today will be the day that many talented Fourth Period sleep quality, increased fatigue and more Patriots have been looking forward to all Lauren Dardashti - playing piano and singing symptoms of insomnia, whereas regular year, the talent show. For years, “Revere’s Ethan Shamoeil - playing Mariage D’Amour on television viewing was not.” I’ll watch Got Talent” has allowed students to flaunt the piano Netflix once I’m done with everything or their extraordinary gifts to their classmates Summeranne Wadleigh - singing I Wanna on the weekend. Sometimes after a long, and teachers, and every year it continues to Dance With Somebody hard week at Revere, the nicest thing to do suspense students in one way or another. Oona Fitzmaurice - singing Knocking on is to open your laptop and watch Netflix. The auditions were held over the course Heaven’s Door and playing on the ukulele Although going to the movie theater is of three weeks in room H2. The entire event Matty Gottesman - singing Galway Girl was organized by leadership. Adelaide Saab, fun, it can’t compete with the ever-growing Fifth Period Netflix. Netflix is at its all-time high right the student in charge of the talent show, said, “So many kids have amazing talents that Marleigh Ippolito and Alma Mornell- now with over 60 million subscribers, most Matheson - singing Ho Hey from the USA. Netflix allows its subscrib- they can’t show off through band or orches- tra or choir, so the talent show is the perfect Emma and Mattie Tillman - tap dancing to ers to watch whatever they want, whenever Shake Your Groove Thing they want, wherever they want. way for those kids to show off their hid- den talents that some people never even Sierra Sugarman - playing The Entertainer on Don’t get me wrong, I love going to the piano the movie theater with my family. But knew they had. It’s a great school tradi- tion, and we know that each year it will Annabelle Grandy - singing Skyscraper it’s a lot easier to watch a movie on your Brynn Green - acro-gymnastics couch on Netflix. My family likes to get better.” watch movies at the end of the day, to One seventh grader who is return- Sixth Period ing from last year, Sierra Sugarman, wind down and get ready to sleep. All Music Teachers - Seven Nation Army You don’t get the same feeling in a says, “I always feel nervous that I’m go- ing to mess up, but (instrumental) (all periods) movie theater filled with strangers. Ella and Malcolm Hobert - singing Obladi My parents are busy all the time, then after, I feel very happy that I’ve ac- Oblada so it’s hard to take the time out of Emma and Mattie Tillman - tap dancing to the day to go watch a movie. complished it.” One seventh Shake Your Groove Thing All in all, using Netflix is Michael Francoeur - piano convenient. It keeps on improv- Annabelle grader who was picked, Annabelle Grandy, said “It’s Sofia Frillici - singing and playing Fix You ing and appealing to more genera- Ava Di Gregorio and Chloe Rahn - dancing tions. Many people couldn’t live a very nerve-wracking experience, but I still enjoy every part of it. I do (all periods) without Netflix and I completely Jasmine Jaret - singing If I Ain’t Got you understand. In most cases, Netflix is it because it gives me more knowl- edge of performing.” Daniel Boswell - instrumental piece (all a harmless waste of time. periods) June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 21

Childish Gambino’s single This is America made its debut on Saturday Night Live, and the day after his performance, Gambino released his music video which showed his twisted perspec- tive on police brutality and how he perceived the unfair treatment of African Americans in the United States. This is America is not only a catchy song, but it is also a wake-up call to America and about how in reality the U.S. is not how people perceive it. The song has been first on the billboard for both weeks since its release. Childish Gambino’s This is America music video sparked an internet flame which became a large internet topic because of its controversial messages. In the music video, Gambino strikes a series of poses that were used to show discrimination of African Americans. Childish Gambino also has a set of well-known rappers, including 21 Savage, BlocBoy JB, Young Thug, Slim Jxmmi (from Rae Sremmurd), and Quavo, doing ad-libs with him on the track. This is America is a combination of Childish Gambino’s perspective on civil rights in his own style of rap. —Joshua Frankel

Recently, Marvel has released an almost overwhelming number of movies, to a point where it’s tough to decide which ones are worth watching. One of the most recent films,Black Panther, was definitely worthwhile. After just the first scene, it captivated viewers with intriguing characters, a thought-provoking storyline, and great visual and audio effects. The story fol- lows the young prince of Wakanda, T’Challa, who is thrown into the position of king after his father’s death. He struggles to maintain the balance of his kingdom. The villain in the movie, Killmonger, also has an interesting story. He witnessed the former king unjustly kill his father. Killmonger believed that the former king had betrayed the kingdom, and therefore T’Challa shouldn’t have become king. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Another great aspect of this movie was the soundtrack. Featuring well- known artists such as Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd, the music gives a unique vibe to the movie and helps to set it apart from other superhero movies. —Mason Wein

Ever since XXXTENTACION announced his new album and started releasing snippets of music on his Instagram, fans around the world — including me — couldn’t help but hype themselves up. When it came out, I listened to it immediately. First of all, “?” is a major improvement from his previous album, “17.” There is not a single bad song on the project. Al- most every song is wonderful to listen to. Second of all, since most of the songs are about two minutes long, and the runtime of the album is only 37 minutes, the replay value is incredible. Third, 12 out of the 18 songs on the album were already pre-teased on his Instagram, so we all had a taste of the album before it came out. The incredibly unique album gives the listener a taste of virtually every type of music — it features rap, pop, alternative, metal, and even emo rap. After listening to the album the first time, I was unsure that it was the best album of the year so far. However, now that I have listened to it on repeat for many hours, I can conclude that it is deserving of this title. —Felix Effron

Fortnite has taken the gaming community by “the storm.” Many Patriots play Fortnite, or know someone who does. Fortnite is a third person Battle Royale game in which 100 players parachute out of a “Battle Bus” to various locations, such as towns, farms, and even a giant lla- ma, in search of weapons and equipment. The players’ goal is to stay alive without being killed by other players or by “the storm,” which damages all players caught inside it. Players must stay within the continually shrinking eye, which pushes the surviving players into conflict with each other. Winning is very difficult, but very rewarding. Fortnite owes much of its success to Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG for short. PUBG, like most games, has realistic graphics. Fortnite is much more cartoony, but its lightheartedness appeals to a wider audience. Another part of the reason Fortnite is so popular is because Epic Games, the company that developed it, keeps adding new content to the game often. Not to mention, Fortnite is free to play. All in all, Fortnite is now one of the most popular games in the world! —Cole Herron 22 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 23

Parish Odyseas Maya So-So ‘Solo’? Isabel Though critics diss it, “Solo” has won many Patriots over. By CASPAR TURNER Solo: A Star Wars Story gives fans of Star Wars exactly what they wanted, there is no question about that. It’s hard to mess up Jordan a film centered on the lovable rogue Han Solo, everyone’s favorite outlaw spacer. Solo is chock-full of fan service and refer- ences. But is that such a good thing? Feel- ings are mixed. Solo blended familiar char- By DAVINA YASHAR acters and themes with brand new exotic environments, as Star Wars always does. Marlin “Oh! Hu! Ay! Ya!” Following the Although Solo may have been predictable, Spirit Series plays, Buddha Walks and it left fans and newcomers alike satisfied. Seeking Socrates, Revere’s seventh Parish graders performed The Conquistador’s Wife on May 24-25. The Conquista- dor’s Wife tells the story of a young girl Overall, I thought Solo was a really good named Malinali who befriends a Span- movie. It had a good story line and amazing ish Conquistador on a mission to plot graphics, and it gave viewers a new and revenge against her native kingdom. interesting look at the Star Wars universe. There were a few parts in the beginning of the movie that felt a bit rushed, so it wasn’t Diego perfect, but the jokes and twists made up for that. —Naveen Rutgers, 7th Grade

The intro with the Millennium Falcon was straight dope. My favorite character was Lando (Donald Glover) because he was able to be cool and funny at the same Jordan time. The intro to the relationship between Diego Chewy and Han was also really smart and Alyssa unpredictable. My attention was captured on the big screen. That twist ending really got me. —Javier Tiscareno, 7th Grade Gael

I enjoyed the movie Solo very much. The movie introduces the backstory of Han Solo before he became a rebel and before he became the captain of the Millennium Falcon. My favorite character in the movie is Donald Glover (Childish Gambino) who plays the super cool and funny character All That Practice Really Pays Off Lando. —Cole Bailey, 8th Grade Eleven students from Lois Delaney Hutchinson - Flute Revere’s Instrumental Music Hana Suzuki - Flute Department auditioned Sophia von der Ohe - Flute and won $200 Scholarships Dennis Papazyan - Flute I enjoyed seeing Han Solo’s backstory and from PTSA. Claire Xia - Violin how he went from only caring about him- Daniella Zhou - Violin self and getting money to becoming a rebel Haley Green - Violin and fighting for the greater good of space. Anna Herzberg - Violin It was family friendly and filled with jokes, Zayd Durra - Double Bass but still action packed. I think this prequel Clara Schoettler - Cello will satisfy Star Wars fans and non-fans Haley and Dennis Amrita Sekhon - Trumpet alike. —Amanda Andres, 8th Grade 24 June 1, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Lifestyle

By ABI WRENTZ For starters, you must avoid talkative peo- The twelve Patriots above have to get Mia Toubian was not surprised that she was ple after they watched a movie or show that their energy from somewhere, right? Mia chosen as a “Motor Mouth” finalist in 2018’s you don’t want to get spoiled for yourself. gets hers from “geeking out about Timo- yearbook poll. “I always have something to Also, the talkative friend is always the one thee Chalamet,” while Felix Effron gets his say,” she shared. “When the classroom gets that gets you sent out of class. You swear from “fighting other peoples’ opinions.” quiet, you always hear me. My friends and to your teachers, “It wasn’t me!” But they In addition to these fast-paced speak- teachers always tell me to be quiet.” would send you both out anyway. ers, there are also quite a few runners-up, Everybody has those friends that can- There are also upsides to having loud- including Asher Barnes, Darius Dove and not keep their lips zipped. In her article “20 mouthed friends, according to Johnson. Parker Jones (with 12 votes each), Bruck Undeniable Traits You Find in Talkative They are always ready to share good news. Setu (11), and Alaysia Loper and Min Chai Friends (And Why You Love Them),” Amy They also are not afraid to show their opin- Yoo (10). But in the end there can only be Johnson explains that there are endless simi- ion. So anyone who needs help on that de- one male and female winner of the Motor larities throughout these talkative people. bate can call up that chatty friend. Mouth crown, to be revealed Monday.

“My donut was so “This donut is up fluffy and colorful. there with candy It was super sweet on the taste chain.” and tasty.” Jordon Cook Tara Tehrani 7th Grade Today, June 1, is National Donut Day! 8th Grade To get ready, Patriots from each grade sampled some Krispy Kreme favorites. Today, to make it even sweeter, the company “It melted in my is offering one mouth and was one free donut of Cake Batter (left), of the best donuts your choice Chocolate Iced I’ve ever had.” to celebrate with Sprinkles and Axel Greve the occasion. Original Glazed. 6th Grade June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 25 “Wear what you “Dress to impress “Stick to the “Wear colors want and don’t but also dress to latest trends that pop and care about other be yourself at the and colors, but buy what you opinions.” same time.” also make sure like, not what to wear what others are you feel good wearing.” in.”

“Make sure your outfit is a representation Ryder Eli of your Trey personality.” Kevin Bill The finalists for the yearbook poll share fashion tips.

“Make outfits “Always “Make sure to always be “Take risks your own. think about Make them the colors comfortable and and don’t confident!” be afraid to all about and styles you.” that look wear what good on you want.” you.” “When it comes to fashion, Zanae don’t compare yourself to Julia others.”

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All across campus, students show off their classy, unique and trendy outfits. Every year, eighth graders vote in the annual yearbook poll for who they think has the best and most stylish looks. These Pa- triots have been voted as the top ten “best dressed” students by their fellow eighth graders. These fashion-savvy students are recognized across campus for having the best looks in the school. They rock different trends, while also displaying their own personal flair. These students showcase their outfits with splashes of bright and pastel colors, trendy footwear, and popular brands. The female finalists showcase stylish jeans with classy tops, while the male finalists display baggy pants and sweats with trendy, comfort- able sweatshirts. The three photos of each finalist display three of their popular, award-winning looks. The Paul Revere Fashion Police determined By STELLA BECIR and ABI WRENTZ the best of the three outfits that each of the “best dressed” nominees wore. The ten yearbook poll fashion finalists This year’s Town Crier Fashion Police are David Mack, Sammy show off their attention-grabbing outfits. Dohad, Joey Chae, Dakota White, and Sofia Farhangnia.

< LONDON SINCLAIR finds Au- drey Hepburn to be extremely influ- ential on her style. London gets most of her clothes from little boutiques on her travels. London said, “Don’t be afraid of not fitting into the rule book of fashion because you are beauti- ful no matter what you wear.” Lon- don believes that fashion is all about confidence and accepting yourself.

> LILY KEEP is inspired by the styles in the ‘70s. “I love to shop at vintage stores because I like to have clothes that nobody else has,” she said. Lily usually tries on her outfits in the morn- ing to see what looks best. Lily said, “I think my style is unique because I wear things other people are afraid to wear.”

>RYDER SKOLFIELD gets his in- spiration from his favorite rapper, Lil Skies. When people see his clever style, they tend to show “Signs of Jeal- ousy”. “It’s all about confidence,” Ry- der said. “Wear what makes you feel good, and stick to all the latest trends and colors.” Ryder likes to shop online to find original clothes and accessories. June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 27

>JULIA GUEDEA gets inspiration from the artists she listens to. Ju- lia said, “Make sure that you aways feel comfortable and don’t be afraid to take risk!” Stores Julia shops are Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, Vans, Pac- sun, and Tilly’s. “I make sure that I am always comfortable, but also confident about my style,” said Julia.

>ZANAE WOODS gets fashion ideas from her mom, as well as Pin- terest and other social media pages. “I think my style is special because it is a combination of many differ- ent styles put together into one great style.” Zanae shops at Urban Out- fitters, PINK, Pacsun, Blooming- dales, Nike, and Brandy Melville.

>KEVIN RIVERA gets his inspira- tion from rappers Kanye and Drake. Kevin said, “I like to wear colors that pop with my skin.” Kevin shops for his clothes at stores True Religion, American Eagle, and Hollister. Kevin said that an important thing about fashion is being able to look in the mirror and say, “I look good today.” 28 June 1, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Sports Cesar Aubour runs down Jay’ce holds up a the pitch. Photo: Auna Irvine first place trophy.

Superb S ccer Stars These three soccer players compete in high level tournaments and matches outside of Revere. By JOHNNY HARVEY get signed by any professional soccer team. times in a game that our team loses posses- Jay’ce Jones is a sixth grader at Revere sion,” Jay’ce explained. He enjoys compet- Paul Revere is home to many talented who plays for the soccer club F.C. England. ing in tournaments because he likes playing and determined soccer players. Last year, At practice, the main drill that he does with with his team. Jayce’s long term dream is to Revere won the Delphic league champion- his team is possession. “One of the chal- become a professional soccer player in any ship and many of its amazing players play lenges I have is winning the ball back for the league. on high level soccer clubs as well. Cesar Au- Last, but definitely not least, is eighth bour, Jay’ce Jones and Asher Saven are just grader Asher Saven. Asher plays for F.C. a few of the soccer players at Revere. England and practices three days a week. Cesar Aubour plays on the high level During his club practices, he takes part in club soccer team, Chelsea S.C. L.A. They many of drills including possession, mov- practice three days a week. During practice, ing the ball, playing in “real game” situa- Cesar takes part in many drills including tions, shooting and defense drills. “Since I’m passing, dribbling, shooting, possession and a striker I face physical challenges such as fast footwork drills once a week that help speed, skill level and sometimes how fit I improve his skill. In the upcoming year, he am,” Asher claimed. He likes competing in and his team hope to get first place in the high level tournaments because his team is flight one 05’ Soccer league. Flight one is the very good and he likes being on and off the highest level league for Cesar’s age. “I enjoy field with his teammates. “I like playing at competing in these high level club tourna- higher levels because I believe it makes me a ments with my club because it makes me a better player,” he said. In the future, he hopes better soccer player and gives me a challenge Asher kicks the ball to go very far in soccer and he feels that he to win,” said Cesar. In the future he hopes to down the field. can. Eighth Graders Win This Year’s Student vs.Teacher Basketball Game

By JOHNNY HARVEY The annual eighth grade Students vs. Teacher basketball game played this year was more intense than ever. The coach for the students was Max Burger and “he lead us to victory,” said Sammy Dohad. The teach- ers would not let up in the first half of the game as they dominated on the offensive side of the game. But the students showed some skill when Asher Saven “broke” Mr. Fulling’s ankles. The second half was very intense and came down to Sammy Dohad’s game win- Mr. Fulling dribbles and looks for a pass. ning shot to give the eighth graders the vic- Photos: Tala Maher tory for the first time since losing last year. The eighth graders celebrate their victory. The final score of the game was 47-45. June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 29

The boys varsity volleyball team pose for a picture in the Rider Dome The girls varsity volleyball team happily pose for a picture after after an undefeated season and an exceptional championship game. attaining an easy victory in a home game against Brentwood School. Running Records, Volleyball Victories and More P.E.P. finishes off the school year with hard-fought achievements and records to be remembered.

By JACK WILLNER ended with a lot of points in the final game. He said, “I felt like a god because everyone As the school year comes to a close, told me I was amazing.” He convinced his P.E.P. Sports wrap up their activities with friend Bowdoin Brazell to start playing vol- many outstanding performances. Athletes leyball because he thought he would be good competing in Volleyball, Track & Field and at it. Bowdoin ended up with a lot of blocks Tennis have displayed their hard work and in the final game. Bowdoin said, “The bet- talent in the final stretch. ter you get at volleyball, the more fun it be- The Track & Field team displayed their comes.” Another top scoring player Nick Jo- efforts to be the best this year with two re- hansson agreed to be the best defender in the cords being broken. William Mullins broke delphic league and felt confident and self- Revere’s 400m record with a time of 55 sec- assured in the final game. He commented, “I onds. William, along with Sammy Dohad, was motivated by my grandpa who was in Asher Saven and Mateo Mazariego, also the Olympics.” All in all, the boys volleyball broke the 4 by 400m record with a time 3 team ended with an outstanding undefeated minutes and 57 seconds. The total distance Owen leaps up as he prepares to hit the ball. season. This championship was also won just these boys ran was equivalent to a mile. Sec- over a day after the Track & Field champion- ond leg runner Sammy said, “We had a goal Revere in the mile and ran a new personal ship was won. Mr. Foxson mentioned during of breaking the 4 by 400m record for a while best time of 5:10. All of Revere’s top scor- P.E., “I can’t remember any other time when and eventually found our best 400m runners ing runners along with all of the other track Revere won two Delphic league champion- to do it.” Third leg runner Asher mentioned, finalists who competed contributed to the ships less than 48 hours apart.” “We all had ran an event before the race so team finishing first at the Delphic league fi- The boys lacrosse team played against we were already tired. We wanted to break nals. eight other teams this season, each from a the record badly so we ran hard and pushed The boys volleyball team also won the different school. Their season was less suc- ourselves.” Pierre Toussant Vargas and Ju- Delphic league finals for Revere just a day cessful than usual with only 1 win. Cole Her- lian Anderson both also performed well to after the track finals were won. The score in ron, a member of the team said, “We had a score many points in the 100m and 200m the first game of the finals was 25-20. The lot of beginners on the team this year and races. Revere’s top scoring seventh grader score of the second game was 25-8. Vol- although we didn’t win often, most of our Maurice Burgess performed well in the 100 leyball star Owen Loncar, who contributed games were very close. The score of three of and 200 and led the 4 by 100m relay to a greatly to the team’s success, started playing our games was 5 to 4. Despite many losses, I silver medal. Alec Schmitt scored points for because of his father who used to play. Owen had fun and a lot of us improved skill wise.”

William (from left) Sammy, Asher Shaya (from left) Jayne, Sydney and Layla and their The boys tennis team pose for a picture after a and Mateo after their relay record. medals after competing in the finals at Phil Berkkely. match. Doubles play was their best strength. 30 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

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By JACK WILLNER As the results for the eighth grade polls come in, five girls and five guys have been nominated as the Most Athletic students in the school. These individuals had a lot to and Asher are good friends and rivals who which is a shirt given to an individual who share about their athletic abilities, sports they both strive to be better than each other in has earned all of Revere’s P.E. shirts (ex- compete in, and what they hope to achieve sports. Sammy has mentioned that his mile cluding Silver Bullet). In high school, Ivan in the future. They also shared why they be- time is 2 seconds faster than Asher’s. Sam- hopes to play on a hockey team and get a lieve people voted them for Most Athletic. my hopes to be “all around athletic” in his scholarship for cross country. He also wants Asher Saven is a multi- future. to try playing on a football team to see how sport athlete who competes Boston Stovall said, “I he likes it. in soccer, basketball, track think many eighth graders Alec Schmitt is a school- and is starting to play water voted me for Most Athletic known runner who com- polo. He holds a 5:27 mile, because I am a hard work- petes in cross-country and which is one of the fastest ing person. I also practice track. He stated, “I have at Revere. He also won the for football and track al- achieved all the running school-wide cross country most every day.” Boston’s shirts Revere has to offer, race this year. Asher be- best 100 meter dash is 12.3 along with a very fast flash lieves people voted for him because he plays seconds and his best mile time. I got second place in 3 sports, 7 days a week. He said, “I hope to time is 5:18. Boston states, “My future sports the Delphic League cross play varsity basketball during my first year plans are to get a D-1 scholarship for football country finals, and I got third place in the of high school, and con- and hopefully get drafted to 7th grade cross-country race for school last tinue doing so throughout the NFL. year. In addition, I used to run Iron Man a college.” Ivan Vasquez said, “I ridiculous amount of times to improve my- Sammy Dohad plays bas- think people voted me for self.” Alec placed second in the school-wide ketball and runs track and Most Athletic because I am cross country race this year and hopes to do cross-country. His best mile in the top 10 for sub-six. I well in high school cross country. He also time is 5:25 which is one of also attained all the P.E. has a goal of breaking 4 minutes in the mile the best this year. Sammy shirts.” Ivan has Superman, at some point. June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 31

Sophie Adelaide Asher

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Sophie Gowen is a com- petitive soccer player and won the soccer all-league award for Paul Revere last year. Sophie won Revere’s Abbey Guerrero plays because they know how committed I am to seventh grade girls cross- soccer at Beach FC on the the sports I play.” country finals last year and academy team. She be- Aspyn Bernstein plays has achieved every P.E. lieves many eighth graders club soccer outside of shirt Revere has to offer, voted her for Most Ath- school and competed on the except for Batman. In this years cross coun- letic because of her running girls lacrosse team in school try finals, Sophie was head to head with speed and endurance. She this year. Her athletic abili- Kavita Sekhon coming down the dirt path. says, “I have Sub-Six, Won- ties in these sports is what Unexpectedly, Sophie tripped and suffered der Woman, Flash and Iron she believes got her nomi- an injury close to the horseshoe driveway. Man in P.E.. My fastest mile time is 5:58. nated. Aspyn says, “I want Because of this she was unable to finish the In sixth grade I won the girls cross-country to play on the Pali High race. Sophie said, “In the future, I hope to race and got second place in seventh and soccer team and then go to UNC Chapel Hill continue soccer and running through high eighth grade.” Abbey hopes to take soccer where I will focus on soccer and hopefully school and college if I am capable.” and running as far as possible and one day play for the U.S. Women’s national team.” The results for the winners of the Most play soccer on the U.S. Women’s National Demonnie Lagway is a Athletic Poll will be released in the 2017-18 Team. basketball player who plays yearbook which comes out on the last week Adelaide Saab plays water polo and competitively outside of of school. Not far off from the top voted swims outside of school. school. To her, it seems athletes were many others who were recog- She also competes in tri- many eighth graders voted nized as athletic individuals by other eighth athlons, which combine for her for Most Athletic graders. Other top voted boys were Bowdoin running, cycling and swim- because of how good she Brazell with 13 and Daniel Anah with 14. ming into one intense activ- is in basketball. Demonnie For the girls, Kavita Sekhon, who won the ity. Adelaide comments, “I says, “In the future, I hope cross country race this year, had 15, Phoenix think many eighth graders to attend UCLA college and one day play in Rodan and Grace Vanderveen had 18, Jailah voted me for Most Athletic the WNBA.” Donald had 20, and Julia Sansing had 22. 32 June 1, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School FIND THE FLOWER BUBBA’S WORLD By Sofia Farhangnia Which flower isn’t on p.22? 1 F unEdited by SOFIA Zone FARHANGNIA

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Photo: NBC Gilmore Girls TRIVIA TEST 1. Who is the current mayor of Star’s Hollow? 2. Who was Rory’s first boyfriend? GUESS WHO? Does the rider (right) look familiar? 3. Who are the founders of the Dragonfly Inn? 3 4. Who’s the concierge at the Dragonfly Inn? 5. What made the town of Star’s Hollow smell? 6. What was Rory’s dream job? 7. What is the secret club that Logan was in? 8. What elite high school did Rory go to? 9. What is Luke’s daughter’s name? 10. What is Richard Gilmore’s Alma Mater? 11. What was Paris and Rory’s dream college? 4 12. Who worked the most amount of jobs? 13. Who was the winner of the dance marathon? 14. What is Lorelai’s favorite drink? 15. What college did Rory end up going to? 16. What is the name of Lane’s band? 17. What inn did Lorelai use to run? Class Comedian WORD SEARCH Try to find the first names of finalists from the class comedian finalists.Word Search: Sofia Farhangnia the yearboook poll share their favorite famous funny person. Collage: Cole

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TRIVIA TEST: 1. Taylor Doose 2. Dean 3.Sookie and Lorelai 4. Michel 5. Pickles 6. Journalist 7. Life or Death Brigade 8. Chilton 9. April Nardini 10. Yale University 11. 11. University Yale 10. Nardini April 9. Chilton 8. Brigade Death or Life 7. Journalist 6. Pickles 5. Michel 4. Lorelai and 3.Sookie Dean 2. Doose Taylor 1. TEST: TRIVIA Girls Gilmore