Frank Scott Bunnell S C R I B E Bunnell High School * 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 * Tuesday, April 28 2015 * Volume LIV, Issue 4 Bunnell Boys Basketball Brings Home the Ring hounds from potential shots with the championship game. Step Team, as well as the BHS fantastic rebounds by working Also leading the scoring in the cheerleaders attended every as a team. By the fourth quarter, Championship game was senior home boys basketball game BHS took a substantial lead and Aaron Samuel, who totaled a during the season. the win looked definite. When massive 21 points, and juniors “We’ve been to every game the clock ticked down to zero Nick Gianonni and Pat Gough and we’ve supported them since with a final score of 72-61, the with seven and six points, re- the beginning, so seeing them team raced out onto the court in spectively. Sophomore Zhyarie win meant a lot to our entire celebration. Fernandes also scored six points. cheerleading team,” said junior “I was so proud of the kids “As a member of the girls’ bas- Kara Murray. and the coaches, and I was so ketball team, seeing our school The pep rally motivated many happy for the entire school. What accomplish that kind of thing students to come and cheer for a great atmosphere and great for the first time in history was Bunnell at Mohegan Sun and experience for our fans, coaches, truly special,” said junior Winnie boosted the players’ confidence, and players. To be in a first class Etienne. too. Members of the Dawg venue with 8,000 people watch- “One of the best things for Pound were also brought out The Bunnell Boys Basketball Team celebrates with their coach, Pat ing, the media, and the game Dave Johnson and I is to keep near the end of the pep rally to Yerina, at the Mohegan Sun after their Championship win on March 27. being on TV was amazing,” said putting up those State Champi- get students hyped up with their Photo Credit: Connecticut Post Athletic Director Mr. Johnson. onship Banners!” said Principal awesome cheers. Each grade Scribe Staff feel uneasy; however, they did The BHS Dawg Pound was Dr. Orr. participated in school cheers and senior Brian Valeriano led Indeed, we are the champions. not give up hope just yet. Their right beside the basketball team On Friday, March 22, a last each side of the gym in doing the The Bunnell Boys Varsity Bas- instinct at a time like this was to from start to finish, and there was minute pep rally was put together famous “roller coaster,” which is ketball team dominated the 2015 bring out the best in themselves an awesome presence of the BHS and the entire school came similar to the wave. Class L State Championships the and the team. community at the Sun. Through- together to support the basketball As Mr. Johnson says,”I’ve first ever state championship title “I was nervous... people [said] out their season, the basketball team in the BHS gymnasium. always said that success is a in BHS boys basketball history. that we couldn’t beat them. We team gained more and more The BHS band and choir filled journey, not a destination. The The team competed against the started to say to each other, ‘We attention from everyone in the the gym with encouraging best part was all of the practices, Naugatuck High School Grey- are going to make history. Pick school, and their fan base grew songs like, “We Are the Cham- games, and just being a family. It hounds, with a final score of it up now,’” said junior Rashaad exponentially. pions” and “We Will Rock You.” was a great lesson for us all. The 72-61, on Sunday, March 22, Spain. “I lost my voice from yelling Bunnell’s “main attraction,” the boys represented the school with at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Bunnell regained their confi- so much at the game, but it was Step Team, had the bulldog spirit dignity and played with class.” Uncasville, Conn. With powerful dence as they closed the second so worth it,” said junior Nelson rising within each student. The defense and strong rebounds, the quarter with a score of 26-24, Tejada. boys played a heart wrenching and tensions rose for Naugatuck Members of the basketball and exhilarating game that had fans as Bunnell snatched the lead. team made memories that would viewers, at home or at the arena, When Bunnell broke a 37-37 tie last a lifetime. Winning the state at the edge of their seats. during the third quarter, they title, as well as making history for “It feels great to make history, never looked back. Bunnell had Bunnell, was a special moment [to] know you can come into the a 44-39 advantage at the end of for each of the players. gym and look at the banner say- the third quarter and the Dawg “It felt good to win the first ing we did it,” said senior Ryan Pound reinforced their cheers. state title in my senior year, espe- Pittman, who scored 12 points in “Everyone gets butterflies, cially in front of a lot of fans and the state title game. but it’s just another game. When a packed house at Mohegan. It’s During the first quarter, the you play nervous[ly] that’s when a good feeling knowing that you game got heated as both teams you do badly,” said sophomore are one of the reasons the school battled to keep the lead, but Zhyaire Fernandes. won the State Championships for Naugatuck took control by the Throughout the game, the the first time,” said senior Donte Peeler, who scored 17 points in The BHS Dawg Pund rallies for the boys basketball team at the Mohe- end. Bunnell was beginning to Bulldogs prevented the Grey- gan Sun Arena on March 15. Photo Credit: Connecticut Post Faculty Show: “A Must See” Dance Goes Gatsby Scribe Staff approved” or “not." Science Nora Turner Twenties. Juniors voted for the theme in Advisory in February, There is only one night a year teacher Mrs. Tait modeled a Dr. Editor and the Gatsby theme was the when BHS students can witness Dowling inspired outfit, includ- As students waltzed into clear winner. their teachers making a fool of ing a sophisticated pant suit Vazzy’s Four Seasons at 7 p.m. “I was delighted with the themselves in front of the whole with padded shoulders. Mrs. on Saturday, March 14, there Gatsby theme, and I think a lot of school. This night is the famed Priddle wore a sparkly gown that was an electric spark of antici- people got into it which was awe- Faculty Talent Show, which was wowed the judges, Dr. Dowling pation coursing through the air. some… the photo booth was a held on March 19 at 7 p.m. The and Admin. Mr. Darcy, but she Students marveled at the Gatsby nice touch. Overall, I think it was BHS auditorium was filled with was automatically frowned upon inspired decor as they met with awesome,” said junior Ewelina students eager to see what was when she took off her shawl to their friends at each table and Dabrowski. in store for them. With energetic reveal her bare shoulders, which admired everyone’s outfits. This “We watched scenes from cheerleaders and storytelling, was definitely not “Dowling year’s junior ring dance was not Mrs. Martire gets a raw egg The Great Gatsby [movie], and this year’s show brought back approv e d .” lacking any glitz and glamour; smashed over her head in Egg researched the twenties and what old favorites, as well as new skits "I helped write a few of the the dresses sparkled with beads Roulette in the Faculty Talent was popular during that time. We that had audiences dying with skits, such as the Dowling Fash- and bright rainbow colors while Show. Photo Credit: The Laurel all did it together and it was nice,” laughter. ion show. Hearing people laugh the gentlemen in suits looked said Videira. A video of the famed home- wearing the BHS cheerleading at what I wrote was an amazing sharp. The air buzzed with bursts Vazzy’s Four Seasons was work song was showed before uniforms. This is a recurring act feeling!" said junior Kara Murray. of laughter and background decorated in gold and silver; any skits began, but instead of from years past, and it is always A gym skit with new physical music that began to play. It was tables were alternately adorned the original, BHS teachers and one to smile about. education teacher, Mr. Swaller, a memorable and care-free night with gold and silver balloons, or students got together to create "It was hilarious to see BHS was an unique opportunity that had students dancing for monochrome bottles filled with their own version, which also teachers do their skits. It changed for teachers to show off their hours and having a blast with all flapper-inspired feathers and aired on the morning announce- how I looked at them complete- physical talents. When Swaller of their friends. pearls. Table cards were elegant- ments. Hosts Mrs. Martire and ly, and I couldn't wait to go to announced that it was time for This year, the junior ring ly printed with every student’s Mrs. Kulenych, who write and school the next day,” said junior class, several teachers did not dance was Great Gatsby themed, name on them. The venue was a organize the entire production, Patrick Haggerty. show any effort or participation, which meant the junior class fun and upscale environment for introduced the first act, which The second act paid homage mocking students here at BHS. council, Pres. Olivia Belliveau, the students to enjoy. featured Mr. Ginand and Mrs. to Project Runway, a reality TV Others showcased their hidden VP Nora Turner, Treasurer “I think the decorations were Brace. The two jumped around show about fashion. Various talents. Decked out in her full la- Maddie Videira, and Sec. Yazmin really good. I just wish we found and yelled several cheers to show teachers walked out sporting crosse gear, Mrs. Lewsey imitated Santos, had the responsibility to their Bulldog Pride, all while attire that was either “Dowling continued on page 5 transport students to the Roaring continued on page 8 Page 2 NEWS April 2015 Upcoming Shaving Heads to Beat Cancer responsible for raising money. By raising funds for research Events Qualified barbers and beauti- of childhood cancer, hopefully cians had to be on-hand to shave organizations like St. Baldrick’s April 20- 24 people’s heads, but anyone could will no longer have to exist. By Positivity Week have volunteered to get his or her donating now, who knows how head shaved at the event. BHS many lives could be saved in the April 24-26 teachers and students had volun- future. Retail 101 teered to help out at the event. “I would certainly [shave my BHS Auxilary Gym FBLA’s goal was to raise head] again in the future…I $10,000 which they met success- walked away feeling really good April 24 fully. FBLA provided a photo about helping out. Having my “All Things Words” booth, face painting, a pie eating daughters come and watch was Poetry Festival contest, and many more activities special and hopefully it will BHS Library at the event so families could prompt them to get involved 8:30-11 a.m. attend, as well. with charities in the future as “The event went great. We they grow older,” said Admin Mr. May 2 were able to unite the school Koch. SAT Administration at BHS BHS St. Baldrick’s Shavees included; (left to right) Admin. Mr. Darcy, and the community of Stratford Ms. Marino and Admin. Mr. Koch. Photo Credit: Ms. Iddings towards one cause. Ms. Sweeney type of charity to be involved and the FBLA members did a May 4-8 Liridona Egriu with, so we chose children's can- tremendous job organizing the Teacher Appreciation Week Staff Reporter cer after we learned about Nina event and raising a lot of money,” FBLA hosted a St. Baldrick’s May 6 Poeta from Seymour HS and her said Admin. Mr. Darcy who was event on March 15, beginning at journey with brain cancer,” said a shavee at the event. Boys’ Basketball Championship noon, in the BHS gymnasium. Banquet FBLA advisor, Ms. Sweeney. According to the National People from the surrounding St. Baldrick’s is a non-profit Cancer Institute, “The five-year Vazzano’s Four Seasons community shaved their heads or 7 p.m. association committed to raising survival rate for all childhood cut their hair, which had to be a money for childhood cancer re- cancers has increased from 58 minimum of ten inches to qual- May 13 search. The donations are desig- percent in 1975-77 to 79.6 per- ify. Participating in the event by nated to help institutes treat more cent in 1996-2003.” Flood Band Step-Up Day getting one’s hair cut or shaved is 8-9 a.m. kids in further medical trials or in honor of individuals who have provide additional research for no choice but to do so because of May 13 cures. The St. Baldrick’s Foun- cancer or other terminal illness- dation has been raising money Spring Concert es. There were five people in BHS Auditorium since 2005 to donate for research particular that were listed on the into childhood cancers. In the 7 p.m. St. Baldrick’s website who have meantime, the foundation has been diagnosed with cancer that awarded more than $100 million May 14 the BHS FBLA choose to honor Hall of Fame Banquet to research. According to the specifically, one of them being National Cancer Institute, “On Vazzano’s Four Seasons Nina Poeta. 6 p.m. average, one to two children for Prior to fundraising for St. every 10,000 in the United States Baldrick’s, FBLA fundraised for May 25 develop cancer each year.” Nina Poeta and Miracle Minute. “It was so nice to see people Memorial Day They also directed a new book NO SCHOOL from our school and from the drive and helping Ms. Marino sell community get involved with our heart T-shirts, so FBLA devoted event and raise so much money the past month to fighting the for such a wonderful cause,” said battle against childhood cancers. VP of FBLA, senior Olivia Hayes. Top left and bottom left: Ms. Marino and Admin. Mr. Darcy getting “FBLA wanted to choose a Any person or student who their heads shaved for St. Baldrick’s. Right: Admin. Mr. Koch with his ‘theme’ this year, as far as what signed up prior to the event was daughter during his shave. Photo Credits: Ms. Iddings Bulldog Briefs: From All Four Corners Briana Keys Cabaret Theater to see Lord of their coach bus never arrived last from April 19 to May 9. Championships, and the first Staff Reporter the Flies in Bridgeport. With to pick them up, but luckily the The Future Educators of Amer- ever state basketball title in BHS English teachers and Dr. Orr as students had a safe trip home on ica (FEA) are completing their history, the BHS Athletic Asso- Ms. Signor and the BHS HOSA chaperones, the half-day trip was the train after walking to Grand “Water For Africa” fundraiser ciation is hosting a Boys Basket- members attended the State safe and successful. Central Station. which donated money to the ball Championship Banquet on Leadership Competition on Uganda Farmer’s Inc. located in May 6 at 7 p.m. The event will be March 13 at Gateway Commu- The Financial Literacy Fair was TheBunnell-Stratford Marching Milford, Conn. Their mission is held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in nity College. Stephanie Beaton, held in the BHS library media Band has been invited to Dublin to help bring clean water to areas Stratford, and will include dinner an Executive of Yale New Haven center on April 8. Seniors attend- for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Uganda with unsafe drinking followed by the presentation of Hospital, was the speaker. ed the morning session during in 2016. They will be traveling to water. To raise money, they sold the state championship awards. periods 1-4. Juniors were invited Ireland next March to attend this reusable water bottles for $7 and Reservations can be made by The BHS boy’s lacrosse team to attend the afternoon session parade. they ended up raising a total of contacting Dave Johnson and all held a Food Drive advised by during period 6 with speaker $1000. checks should be made payable coach Dick Cerone on March 24 Peter Bielagus. The event was The BHS softball team is holding to “Bunnell High School.” Res- to “Help ‘Crosse’ Out Hunger.” hosted by Ms. Priddle, Mrs. Cole- a jewelry fundraiser in partner- The BHS Indoor Drumline won ervations are required, as tickets All of the items collected have man and the Sikorsky Federal ship with the company, “A Little the USBands National Cham- will not be available at the door. been donated to the South End Credit Union. Pizzaz.” Every item is under $20 pionships in Class 3A Standstill Community Center and Sterling and can be found at www.alpjew- Percussion under the direction of House Center. On March 25, Dr. Dowling and elry.com. By using the promotion band teacher, Mr. Miller. Ms. Lewkewich took 18 students code “Bunnell,” a percentage of On March 26, seniors attended to see Wicked in NYC at the the proceeds will go towards the In lieu of the Boys Basketball a field trip at the Downtown Gershwin Theatre. Unfortunately, softball team. The fundraiser will Team winning the Class L State Editor: Nora Turner Staff Reporters: Doralis Ceballos, Liridona Egriu, Briana Keys, Julianna Koonitsky, Hannah McGettigan Freelancers: Michael Castelot, Alex Ghajar, Giovanni-Marie Roper, Yazmin Santos Advisor: Mrs. Dena Kelly The Scribe, the official, student run newspaper of Bunnell High School, is published as a product of the journalism course at Bunnell High School. These publications welcome submissions from the student body and staff of Bunnell High School. However, the views expressed in the Scribe do not necessarily reflect the views of the district, administration, students, or staff of the Scribe. Letters to the editor are welcomed; letters must be signed but names will be withheld upon request. Students interested in enrolling in the journalism program for the 2015-2016 academic year should contact their guidance counselors, or see Mrs. Kelly in D5 for more information. The Mission of Bunnell High School: Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher order thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st century challenges. April 2015 NEWS Page 3

Ginger Katz: The Courage to Speak Bulldog Hannah McGettigan students about the signs and Staff Reporter personalities of someone who may be struggling with a drug Buzz: On Tuesday, March 24, soph- addiction. Why should students have a omores and freshmen gathered “The Courage to Speak as- voice? in the BHS auditorium to hear sembly taught me how addiction Giovanni-Marie Roper Ginger Katz’s “Courage to Speak” severely impacts other people Freelancer speech based on her son, Ian and the extent of the addiction,” Eaccarino, and his experiences said freshman Nathan Larsen. with a drug addiction. Drug prevention has become Eaccarino, son of Katz and her a necessary topic for families and husband, Larry, was known as a teachers to educate the younger bright and talented young man generation. Due to the increasing to many. On Sept. 10, 1996, Eac- amount of drug use, the dangers carino passed away as a result of and health effects they can play an accidental heroin and valium long-term is usually unknown to overdose. teens. Throughout the course of “Every student will be exposed Eaccarino’s life, drugs took over to drugs. It's important that (left to right): Mrs. Steglitz, Larry Katz, Ginger Katz and Ms. Signor many experiences and potential teachers are aware of the signs Ricardo Belizaire- "Students successes. Determined to prevent stand after the Courage to Speak assembly in the BHS auditorium. since it is about the safety, health, Photo Credit: Hannah McGettigan should have a voice because we're families from experiencing the and welfare of each student,” said the future, and it's important that work is that young people should telot. pain and guilt that came from Katz. we take the initiative to influence cultivate relationships with three Students were also able to her son’s death, Katz founded the The Courage to Speak Foun- our school." Courage to Speak Foundation. to five trusted adults with whom relate to the story behind the dation uses stories from all over The Courage to Speak Foun- they are able to share their prob- presentation through their own the country to inspire our future dation has the sole purpose of lems and innermost thoughts.” personal experiences. The Cour- teenagers to stay clear from educating and empowering youth As the freshmen and soph- age to Speak assembly reassured drugs. These stories are used to to be drug free by sharing Eacca- omores of Bunnell High School many students that they are not inspire teens to live a drug free rino’s story. Katz has visited many listened to Katz’s story, many alone when dealing with issues life. schools throughout the nation were moved when learning about surrounding drugs. “The assembly was emotion- to share the importance of drug the powers of drugs. As a mother “I already knew a lot about ally educational. I thought it was prevention education to students, who has experienced the horri- drugs, as my cousin struggled informational and gave lots of parents, and teachers. fying presence of drugs, Katz was with [them] for some time. It detail on why you shouldn’t do According to the Founda- able to captivate students through only reinforced what I already drugs and how it’s not worth it,” tion’s website, “[Katz] reaches the serious impacts of any drug. knew,” said sophomore Erin said sophomore Mia Candanedo “I thought it was sad, but it Hanna. young people like few others Katz and the Courage to Winnie Etienne- "Students’ was a wake-up call. There was Students also learned more can. Through her presentations, Speak Foundation has touched voices are important because the more information on different information on drugs that they she implores listeners to follow the hearts of thousands of school is for students; it's where situations surrounding drugs,” did not previously know. Katz the positive passions in their families, teachers, and students. we prepare ourselves for the real said sophomore Michael Cas- was able to educate teachers and lives. A central theme of [Katz’s] The importance of drug abuse world. So if we don't have a voice now, when we're getting ready to get our lives together, we won't Truth About: Sports Injuries know how to voice our opinions Hannah McGettigan man Hannah McLaughlin. recover simply increases the risk There’s a fine line between chal- outside of school." Staff Reporter Former NFL player for the of future injury,” said physical lenging the injury enough to aid All athletes, from the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kan- therapist Keith J. Cronnin from recovery and over-doing it,” said pros to high school soccer sas City Chiefs, Mike Webster, the website, Mom’s Team. personal trainer and instructor players, have one experience in suffered from chronic traumatic After receiving care from a Tamera Grand from Fitknitchick. common: injuries. Sports injuries encephalopathy (CTE) after his doctor, there are several ways to com. cause permanent damage to ath- football career, causing him to be treat a sports injury at home. An Preventing an injury from oc- letes and force many to end their emotionally and physically unsta- important method is “R.I.C.E.” curring can seem nearly impossi- careers early. Although injuries ble. The number of concussions which stands for rest, ice, com- ble but strengthening your body, may seem entirely unpreventable, that Webster experienced during pression, and elevation. Besides increasing flexibility, and playing there are many ways to avert and his career caused permanent resting the injury, icing will your sport safely contribute to overcome them. brain damage, which also lead to decrease the pain and control avoiding injury. According to Stop Sports his death at age fifty, according to inflammation. Compression and Dr. Stephen Pribut said, Injuries, a medical sports injury Frontline. elevation will both limit swelling "Musculoskeletal fitness is one prevention site, “High school Injuries like concussions have to the injured area. of the pillars of fitness. Strength Kyle Sullivan- "It's important for athletes account for an estimated several symptoms. These symp- "Since applying ice to an training can be helpful for a students to have a voice so that two million injuries, 500,000 toms are not to be ignored as injury has been shown to reduce variety of reasons. Core strength- they can help better the school doctor visits, and 30,000 hospi- they can prevent an injury from pain, it is acceptable to cool an ening helps many people. And experience from their own op- talizations per year [in the U.S.]” progressing. injured part for short periods improving lean body weight by tions and ideas. A student should There has been a continuous in- "When I broke my finger, I soon after the injury occurs. You increasing muscle helps dieting have a voice because it better crease in the number of athletes told my coaches and went to the could apply the ice for up to 10 indirectly and is good for your prepares the student for life in a under hospitalized care, along doctor. Although I was out for minutes, remove it for 20 min- overall health." democratic society where [your] with the amount of risk involved two weeks, it was a good deci- utes, and repeat the 10 minute Although one must be cau- voice matters." in each sport they play. sion," said sophomore and color application once or twice," said tious throughout the recovery With the amount of pressure guard member, Melissa Lemieux. R.I.C.E. originator, Dr. Gabe process, it should not discourage and intensity that an athlete may Sudden, new pains can be Mirkin. the idea of making a comeback. feel throughout their season, temporary, but they may also Although many athletes Many athletes do return to their there could be times when a reveal a serious injury or an worry about losing their fitness previous state and can progress. serious injury may be ignored overuse injury which occured level when injured, injuries that “I had to hear many people say because athletes want to push during repetitive training. If the are not healed will develop into ‘you can’t’ or ‘you should give up’. through their pain. Many athletes pain is constant or continues to chronic pain. I kept my head up and saw what learn as children to “toughen up” increase, medical care should be “It took me a year and a half to was in front of me. I came back and fight through their pain. Al- considered. Orthopedic care and come back from my knee injury. I averaging 15.2 points a game and though this can change a child’s physical therapy may provide a had to go through physical ther- may have a chance at starting mindset in a positive manner, it quick recovery during the heal- apy to recover fully,” said junior with all the seniors that are leav- could cause an injury to become ing process. Justin Anderson. ing,” said junior Justin Anderson. much worse. Resting an injury “I know coaches want to win, Main concepts to keep in Safety should be the most Ms. McGohey- "Students should will allow an athlete to come athletes want to play, and parents mind while in the recovery important part of an athlete’s have a voice in their school back to their sport stronger and what to see their child succeed. process are to get professional lifestyle. Injuries may be hard to because this is something they're healthier. But a child's recovery from injury help, follow the advice of your endure, but they can be treated a part of, and teachers and the “During basketball season, I is no time for bargaining. While practitioner, and work around quickly and carefully. Is it worth administration have a responsi- twisted my ankle so I had to wear young athletes heal faster than your injury if needed. the risk to play one season if bility to the students to get them a brace and ice it every night adults, rushing them back from “Some people push too hard, permanent damage becomes an ready not just for college but for because I didn’t want to miss injury before they have been too quickly and end up re-in- option? the world, and students should practice or a game,” said fresh- given enough time to completely jured. Others give up entirely. have a say in how that happens. " Page 4 OP-ED/NEWS April 2015 BHS HOSA Holds Penny Drive to Save Lives Yazmin Santos Any kind of donation was appre- the specifics of the charity. to exceed their funds raised this to find a cure for these cancers! Freelancer ciated, and students were very President of HOSA, junior year with the carnival. HOSA is Every two years, HOSA affili- generous in giving spare change. Fatima Ali, said, “Pennies for ready to help the Leukemia and ates its organizations with a new HOSA students participated Patients was a great fundraiser Lymphoma Society in their fight charity for which they help raise during their lunch waves by for the Leukemia and Lymphoma money by conducting fundrais- walking around to each table and foundation. Many people were ers. This year HOSA chose the asking for donations. They were generous, and the jars filled up Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci- responsible for explaining the quickly. I like the way we gave a ety. BHS HOSA students, along charity’s goals, collecting money, bracelet to those who donated with representatives from the so- and handing out stickers and two dollars or more, and a sticker ciety, came up with ideas on how bracelets. to those who donated change.” HOSA could get the best result The Society was founded in When asked about future from a fundraiser. Since HOSA 1949 and according the their fundraisers and upcoming events is associated with the charity for website, the mission of The for HOSA, Ali said,“...every two two years, they are able to plan Leukemia & Lymphoma Society years we are partnered [with] long-term fundraisers as well as (LLS) is: cure leukemia, lympho- and support a certain charity; short-term ideas. ma, Hodgkin’s disease and my- last year we fundraised for Cystic From March 23 to March eloma, and improve the quality of Fibrosis, and this year is Leuke- 27, BHS students and staff were life of patients and their families. mia and Lymphoma. We have asked to donate pennies to the As part of the Penny Drive, done Pennies for Patients and Leukemia and Lymphoma So- HOSA students needed to be able next year we are planning a big ciety in the Pennies for Patients to tell other students what leu- carnival themed fundraiser with fundraiser. In return, donors kemia was in order to accurately games and food! Hopefully we received stickers that said, “I am advertise their cause. HOSA will raise a lot of money with it.” Saving Lives,” or a red bracelet members also helped put togeth- HOSA was able to raise at least The BHS HOSA chapter recently raised monies for the Leukemia and with the Society’s logo on it for a er an announcement for the daily $400 with Pennies for Patients. Lymphoma Society with their Pennies for Patients drive. donation of two dollars or more. Bunnell Bulldog Bulletin. It was With a lot of effort and hard work crucial to inform students about from its members, HOSA hopes Photo Credit: Google Images Dodgeball: “Zach and His Sons” Reign Supreme Julianna Koonitsky year’s winning and undefeated Behind all of the fun and Staff Reporter team earning medals and a $10 games, there is a lot of time and gift card to Dunkin Donuts. effort into making this event BHS held the sixth annual “My favorite part was playing happen. Six years ago, Sherri Dodgeball Tournament on March with all my friends and having Kelley was trying to figure out a 13, 2015, in the main gym. With fun,” said a member of “Zach way to raise money for Post Prom 20 teams competing, it was an and His Sons,” sophomore Brett at BHS. She came up with the intense and agressive tourna- Bogdwicz, “When we won we felt idea to hold a Dodgeball Tourna- ment. Many students enjoy the real excited because there were a ment in the school gym to collect experience and take advantage of lot of teams in the tournament.” money in a way that everyone this opportunity to play, as well Although they did not win would enjoy. After it being a as compete, with their friends. any games, the all-girl team, great success, Post Prom has been “I look forward to playing “The Baller-inas,” took their time hosting the tournament every dodgeball, it’s fun and we never creating their outfits. In result year since. They have gone from play it in gym class,” said sopho- the girls won “Best Dressed” raising $300, to last years’ $2,000. more Andres Vanegas. with their choice of attire being, This year they believe that they Students who attended the all-black T-shirts with their team raised close to $1,800 to $2,000. tournament were asked to create name written across in pink, The tournament was held in a team of six players. The cost to The 2015 BHS Dodgeball Tournament winner was “Zach and His Sons;” black spandex with pink knee- March, however, Kelley had been play in the tournament was $30 (left to right): Adam Wojenski, Miles Richards, Nick Gianonni, Nicholas high socks and tutus around their planning for the event since or five dollars per person. The Nolting, Zachary Piroh, and Brett Bodgwicz. waists. October. There are many people, teams were allowed to be creative Photo Credit: Sherri Kelley. “It was just fun playing with especially the parents, involved with their team name and match- friends for my team, and we a good idea to join and a lot of and against all of my friends,” in helping out so she gathered ing attire. found out about the tournament fun,” said junior Zach Piroh. said sophomore Madison Robot- everyone together to discuss the “I picked five of my closest freshman year. We thought it was “Zach and His Sons,” was this ti, a member of “The Baller-inas.” schedule for the tournament. The Bullpod: Top 5 Songs on your iPod Giovanni-Marie Roper Freelancer

Sergio Bran Hallie Carroll Cayla Wallace Adrian Cordova Mrs. Tait Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Science Teacher 1. Come Alive- 1. Dark Blue- 1. Safe With Me - 1. Love Me Like You Do - 1. It Takes Two- 116 Jack's Mannequin Sam Smith Ellie Goulding Rob Base 2. This is Living ft. Lecrae- 2. Immortals- 2. Thinking Out Loud- 2. One Last Time - 2. Scarlet Begonias- Hillsong Young and Free Fall Out Boy Ed Sheeran Ariana Grande Grateful Dead 3. Anomaly- 3. Halls- 3. Ring Off - 3. Chains - 3. Tupelo Honey- KB Andrew McMahon Beyoncé Nick Jonas Van Morrison 4. Insomniac ft. Andy Mineo- 4. Swim- 4. Nirvana- 4. Centuries- 4. Everybody Knows- Trip Lee Jack's Mannequin Sam Smith Fall Out Boy John Legend 5. Dark Days and Darker Nights 5. Konstantine- 5. Retrograde- 5. Want to Want Me- 5. Total Eclipse of the Heart- ft. Britt Nicole - Something Corporate James Blake Jason Derulo Bonnie Tyler Tedashii Page 5 ART/CREATIVE FEATURE April 2015 Scribe Creative Spotlight Here at the Scribe we love students who express themselves in artistic formats, like drawing, painting, creative writing, and photography. This page is dedicated to the BHS students who devote their time and talents to the arts. Spring By Ashley Young

I only remember the gloom Being trapped in a world of white Never being able to get away I would try to break the ice Throw away the cold, dark breeze Wondering whether it would ever get the best of me But as I awaited the warm sun upon my shoulders I thought a bit about the beauty of goodbyes And what the next greeting would bring me The sweet days The savored nights By: Corrin Campbell The smell of new life filling the By: Doralis Ceballos air A time of new beginnings A time of change It’s finally here

By: Sarah Wiegand By: Selena Quick By: Juan Cardenas

Sunset by: Kathleen Politica By: Sarah Wiegand

By: Corrin Campbell Faculty Talent Show continued from page 1 an over competitive student, and school play, The Wizard of Oz. year at Bunnell. Choir teacher skit from the Tonight Show with Sam Leventhal. Ms. Ravo wowed the audience “Mrs. Coleman’s improvisation Ms. Lewkewich also sang to Dr. Jimmy Fallon, the two hosts, “The show was awesome! with her gymnastics skills, in- during Hansel and Gretel had me Orr where pictures of him over Mr. Studley and Mr. Darcy, My favorite part was when Mrs. cluding a handstand contest with falling off my chair!” said junior were projected of his time here at all competed in a game of egg Martire cracked a raw egg on her Mr. Stein. Mohamed Yassin. Bunnell. roulette. The rules are simple; a head! It was super fun to see my “My favorite part was Mr. A lip-syncing contest show- “It was the most awesome carton of eggs, half raw and the teachers outside of the class- Swaller’s gym skit. The teachers cased the teacher’s musical side experience of my life! I will never other half hard-boiled, are placed room letting loose and dancing. in the back who were taking and some of the songs featured forget this! Ms. Lewkewich can in front of the contestants. Each Definitely a must see,” said junior selfies, and the teacher who broke were “Shake It Off,” by the some sing!” said Dr. Orr. player has to pick up one of the Arielle Beninco. her nail and couldn’t participate of the English department “Up- Throughout the entire pro- eggs and smash it against their “Teachers aren’t actors, but was really funny because it was town Funk,” by Ms. DeLuca and duction, Ms. Marino, came out head. The audience went wild as for 45 minutes everyday we have just like me and friends. I could “Call Me Maybe,” by Mr. Ginand. on the stage and prentended to both Martire and Kulenych got to put on some sort of a show… totally relate to it,” said freshman “It was a roller coaster of sell her famous T-shirts. It was a the first raw eggs, but in the end, we all have that instinct,” said Lainie Gerardi. emotions! At one point I was hysterical transition from skit to every one of them got hit with Studley. Other skits included a sto- laughing so hard my stomach skit. a raw egg. It was a terrific and The money raised from the rytime reading of Hansel and started to ache, and at one point I “The show was great! It was hysterical end to the night. Faculty Talent Show will go Gretel with Mrs. Coleman and was at the verge of crying. It was probably the best one I have “I had a great time at the towards the senior scholarship a performance of Mr. Connor’s a very memorable event!” said seen all three years. I especially Faculty Show! Getting to see fund. In the end, the event is famous red pen songs. Several freshman Maciel Valle. enjoyed the lip syncing contest,” teachers I had and currently have always something to remember teachers held a dance contest to A more sentimental part of said junior Orlando Segui. act in comical skits is something and look forward to year after pop music that mirrored a Step the Faculty Talent Show was a But no one was prepared for I will not soon forget! My favorite year. Martire, Kulenych and all Up movie. Teachers also acted poem, read by senior Isabelle the grand finale that Kulenych part was seeing the look on Mrs. those who help them really do out an audition for this year’s Brown, that was dedicated to and Martire had in store for the Martire’s face when the first egg know how to pull off some great Dr. Orr since this will be his last audience. Playing off of a famous cracked on her head,” said senior comedy. Page 6 ENTERTAINMENT April 2015 If You’re Reading This, Drake’s Back Beauty or Phsyco? Doralis Ceballos of everything: slow paced, fast Doralis Ceballos work by doing the air guitar to Staff Reporter paced, motivational, and relatable Staff Reporter the smooth, groovy guitar riffs. songs for all. It is perfect to get Fall Out Boy made quite the “The Kids Aren’t Alright” is On Friday, Feb. 13, Drake a party going, or to listen right comeback this year with the the best when you want to sit made quite the comeback with before going to bed. Drake is surprise of their sixth studio al- back and relax. With a smooth his fourth mixtape, If You’re known for his emotional songs, bum, American Beauty/American first verse flowing into the laid- Reading This It’s Too Late. He and these 17 songs are no excep- Psycho. Released on Jan. 20, 2015, back chorus, this song will surely “pulled a Beyoncé” by dropping tion. this lyrical phenomenon wowed get you into the groove after a the mixtape on iTunes unexpect- If You’re Reading This It’s Too fans and surprised them with an long day. edly to surprised fans. Late debuted at number one on upcoming tour this summer. “I really liked this album but I The mixtape is rumored to the Billboard 100. The album To give fans a sneak peak, Fall feel like it was a bit more upbeat be called an album only be- was already streamed 17.3 mil- Out Boy released the platinum than their previous [ones]. My cause Drake needed to finish Drake’s new album cover. lion times on Spotify, breaking ten lead single, “Centuries,” in favorite song would have to be his four-album contract with Photo Credit: Google Images Drakes’s own record that was early September and announced ‘Centuries,’” said sophomore Cash Money Records. There was song where Drake entitles him- made with his previous album; their album in November. Fans Evelyn Santana. confusion because in early 2014 self a legend, considering all the Nothing Was the Same. He also were more than happy to wait American Beauty/American Drake announced he would be accomplishments he has had in became the first rapper to top the until January, since they had not Psycho debuted at No. 1 on the coming out with an album called only five years. Billboard’s Artist 100 Chart. had a new album to enjoy since US Billboard 200 with 192,000 Views From The 6, and it turns “Energy” is the album’s most On Feb. 28, Drake tied a 51 2013. sales in the first week, and was out that this mixtape is a bridge popular song on the iTunes year-old record by charting 14 American Beauty/American No. 1 on the Canadian Billboard for that upcoming album. charts, an eerie song with songs at the same time on the Psycho was produced by Island Albums Chart, as well. Even though Drake released memorable lyrics that speak for Billboard Hot 100. He rivals the Records, and it has 11 songs, in- To get fans even more excited, this mixtape with no warning, he themselves; “I got enemies, got a 14 titles that the Beatles placed cluding a remade version of their Fall Out Boy announced a 39- gave fans many hints through his lot of people trying to drain me on the Hot 100 on April 11, 1964. song, “Immortals,” from the hit date “Boys of Zummer” tour with songs and Instagram posts. As he of my energy.” “I really love this mixtape. animated movie, Big Hero 6. Wiz Khalifa in North America raps on “0 to 100/The Catch-Up,” “Know Yourself” is a real par- Drake really put a lot of effort The album starts off with June through August and a nine a single he dropped in June: “We ty starter with the repetitive line; into this and it gives me life. “Irresistible,” and its melodic date European tour to visit six already got spring 2015 poppin,” “I was running through the six What amazes me is that this is trumpets and the repetitive line, countries starting October 2015. hence the drop of his mixtape. with my woes” and shortly after, only the start. He has an actual “I love the way you hurt me.” “When Fall Out Boy came A few weeks before the release a daunting beat drop. album coming out later in the This song also comes with an out with the song ‘Centuries,’ of his mixtape, Drake posted Drake slows down the mood year. If I had a friend that didn’t entertaining music video which it kind of became my [Fall Out several pictures of Madonna cap- with a song dedicated to his like this mixtape we would no features the band in their nerdy Boy] song. It’s kind of about kids tioned with lyrics from the song mother, “You & The 6.” He longer be friends,” said junior sports gear getting ready to play a that don’t fit in and how one day on the mixtape called “Madon- discusses the struggles he had Orlando Segui. basketball game with much more they’ll rise to the top. I’m going na.” He also posted many other growing up without his father, Fans have much to look experienced players. to see them in June and I’m so pictures captioned with the titles and how his mother and his city forward to. This mixtape was just Perfect to boost up your spirits excited to see my heroes in per- of his new songs. helped him get through the trials the beginning of what Drake has on a bad day, “Uma Thurman” is son with Wiz Khalifa and Hoodie The album starts off with and tribulations of life. to offer this year. an infectious dance song. Take a Allen!” said junior Alex Naimoli. “Legend,” a smooth, slow going This album holds a little bit break from your stressful home- Insurgent: Visually Stunning, Storyline Bores can capture them. Peter betrays million in sales in the U.S. The much he loves her. He’s also so Tris and Four by revealing their movie was directed by Robert strong and you’re always learn- location and igniting a foot chase Schwentke, who also worked ing new things about him. He’s through Amity. Four, Tris and on The Time Traveler’s Wife dimensional and I like that,” said Caleb run into Factionless on and RED. Writers for the film junior Sarah LaMontague. their escapee train, and after included Brian Duffield, Akiva Despite the drag of the sto- a quick squabble, one of the Goldsman (I Am Legend, The Da ryline, the relationship between Factionless brings them to their Vinci Code) and Mark Bomback the movie’s characters is what headquarters. (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, makes the film. Tris and Four’s “I thought [the movies] were The Wolverine). on-screen love story is believable kind of the same. I think you Insurgent was met with critical and sincere. When interviewed get to see a lot more about how reviews, mostly citing its slow by Glamour magazine, James Tris is coming into herself. My development and overall awk- said, “They’re co-dependent, in favorite character is Four because ward plot. According to pop- a good way. Tris is in no way in the books he is a constant in ular movie review site, Rotten the damsel in distress but that Tris’ life and he’s the one [she] Tomatoes, “Shailene Woodley doesn’t detract from Four being a Insurgent, starring (left to right) Zoe Kravitz, Shaliene Woodley, Theo can actually trust,” said senior gives it her all, but Insurgent is masculine character. They’re two James and Miles Teller, premiered on March 20, 2015. Photo Credit: Stephanie Camp. still a resounding step back for people in love but broken by the Google Images Jeanine is now focused on a franchise struggling to distin- situation they’re in.” capturing and using all Diver- guish itself from the dystopian Fans of the Divergent series physical violence and discord. Nora Turner gent people because she wants to YA crowd.” Insurgent’s target will not be disappointed with After escaping the Erudites’ Editor open a mysterious box left by the audience is teens, but they are this visually stunning film and crazy scientific schemes with her Fans of the Divergent series founder’s of the society. The box met with fierce competition from its fiery characters. A cliffhanger brother Caleb, played by Ansel have been eagerly awaiting the was discovered in Tris’ child- series like The Hunger Games and at the end has viewers anxiously Elgort, and frenemy Peter, played next installment in the fran- hood home, and it believed to be The Maze Runner. awaiting the next film Allegiant: by Miles Teller, the crew found a chise, Insurgent. Tris, played hidden by her mother. In order “I am excited for the next Part 1, which will release in safe hiding place in Amity. by Shaliene Woodley, returns a to unlock the message inside, a movie because they are going out March 2016. Tris and Four are eager to completely different person, now Divergent citizen needs to pass into the new world, and I have no strike back against power hungry Rated: PG-13 strong, resilient and ferociously a simulation for every faction; idea how they are going to con- Jeanine, played by Kate Winslet, Runtime: 119 minutes rebellious. While the upgraded Abnegation, Amity, Erudite, tinue the storyline. My favorite because of the slaughtering of special effects, and stellar acting Dauntless and Candor which character was Four because he Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, innocent Abnegation people, as by Woodley and her co-stars is virtually impossible. Jeanine is so dedicated to Tris and how Thriller well as killing Tris’ mother and makes the movie enjoyable, believes that Tris may be the father. Jeanine is acting as dicta- Insurgent lacks a dynamic plot. perfect candidate to break open tor to a society that is supposed This fast-paced movie, set in dys- the box and finally discover what to be balanced across all its fac- topian Chicago, still brings the the founder’s had intended when tions, and also targeting Tris and franchise’s adorable love story, they created the society. Four because they are Divergent. demonic villains and a feisty fe- “[Insurgent] was better than Tris and Four think they are the male lead that is definitely worth the first one because there was only people who know how to watching. more suspense. My favorite effectively strike back against her, The movie opens with Tris character was Peter by Miles so they plan to leave Amity at and boyfriend, Four, played by Teller because you got to know once. Theo James, living in the Amity him more,” said junior Maddie While Tris and her crew try faction. Now they must live in Videira. to leave Amity, Eric, played by a place of peace and harmo- Insurgent was released on Jai Courtney, and his evil team, ny, which is difficult for the March 20, 2015, and topped box are ordered by Jeanine to test all Shaliene Woodley stars as Tris in Insurgent, the newest movie in the ex-Dauntless, who are used to offices its opening week with $52 citizens for Divergence so they Divergent series. Photo Credit: Google Images April 2015 SPORTS Page 7 Spring Sports Start Up: Teams Looking for Success prove that they are the top dogs high hopes for the season too. Sean Karasik and Ben Stein. and the number one contender They return a very talented player Karasik said, “The team goal is for the title this year. Not only do in Haylee Norton, who won the to make the state tournament by they bring back a very talented SWC championship last year as a winning half of our matches. We senior class, they also have two freshman. Assistant Coach Beth have some good talent and also of the strongest players in the Benson said, “My expectation for some inexperience, so it's going state, seniors Justin Lasko and the season is that through hard to be tough. Personally I want to Ronnie Rossomando. In a recent work and commitment to the qualify for the SWC individual poll by MaxPreps, a nationwide team, we will earn our spot in tournament.” source for High School sports, the upper end of our conference. The boys and girls track team the Bunnell baseball program has We compete against some of the are back into action this year. The been ranked number one in the top tennis players in the state, boys’ team will try to win back to state. Also, Rossomando has been so we have our work cut out for back Class MM state champion- named the Preseason Player of us. I hope to see all of our girls ships. The girls’ team also expects the Year, after being named Gato- succeed and success happens to have a great season. They lost rade Player of the Year in 2014. when you work hard and dream a lot of key players from last year, Junior Adam Wojenski said, big. I know our girls have great but they return one of the fastest Photo Credit: The Connecticut Post “Last year, [the baseball team] potential, and I want them to runners in the state, Ruvens Michael Castelot very high expectations as a team fell just short of our first state realize that too!” Exantus. Exantus said, “This year Freelancer this season. They look to improve championship; the feeling after The boys tennis team expects I’m hoping the team can have as their 6-11 record from last year we lost was unforgettable. This to be a top team in the SWC much success as we did last year. As the 2014-2015 winter and hopefully clinch a state play- year, we aren’t accepting failure this year. They return one of I’m going to try and act [like] sports season finally comes to an off spot. Senior Dante Salce said, and we are determined to win a the state’s best players in senior more of a leader this year and get end and after the amazing State “We have been working hard so state championship. This is one of Blake Norton, who will look to my team as motivated as possi- Championship run by the boys far this season in practice and I the best baseball programs in the play Division I tennis in college. ble.” basketball team, Bunnell spring expect good things out of all our state and we expect to keep it that They also bring back seniors sports have begun. players this year. I hope to have way.” The boys and girls golf teams a winning record and hopefully The girls softball team is also will look to improve their game bring home Bunnell’s first SWC looking to improve from their this season. Both teams have high Championship” .500 record last year. They return hopes and expectations for this The girls lacrosse team will junior pitcher Lauren Anderson season, as they both look to earn look to improve on their 3-14 and catcher Megan Uhrynowski, a spot in the state playoffs. record from last year. They will a leader on both sides of the ball. Boys golf member, junior try to make a playoff run this They will look to accomplish Danny McCormick, said, “My year, which would be a great more as a team. Uhrynowski goal [for] this year as a team is to victory for the team. Sophomore said, “We have improved a lot have a winning record and to do Abby Bociek said, “We have been from last year and we look to some damage in the postseason. working hard at practice so we accomplish much during the sea- I really want to play my best golf. can prove to everyone that we son. I expect for us to be a deep I wish [the] best of luck to my can compete with anyone. threat in the SWC this year, and teammates and I can’t wait to tee The boys baseball team will I’m anticipating for us to make a off the season!” try and make a statement in the deep playoff run.” The Girls Tennis Team has Senior Ronnie Rossomando pitches for the BHS baseball teams. The boys lacrosse team has SWC this year. They want to Photo Credit: Connecticut Post BHS Track and Field Ready to Dominate Shot-put is when a thrower usually are the ones to grant and to Masuk, 87.5-62.5. stands in a large circular platform points to a team. First place will The boys team had another with a metal border marking the always get 10 points, while the meet on Mon. April 27 against circlular border. The thrower last person in the top six through Pomperaug, New Milford and spins and “puts” the ball into the eight, depending on the rules of Immaculate. Bunnell lost to air, as far as possible. Stepping that meet, will get one point. All Pomperaug 95-55, but won out of the circle is not allowed. events are scored equally, and against New Milford, 82-68 and Discus is very similar, except a ties are broken up by dividing Immaculate, 96-53. spinning motion with the body is the points between the deserving The girls track team competed used to generate power instead. teams equally. against Immaculate and Weston Javelin involves a long metal The BHS boys and girls track on Tues. April 21 at Masuk High rod that is thrown, similar to teams had a co-ed meet at home School. The team lost to Joel a football or baseball, as far as on April 15 against Stratford Barlow, 77-73 and to Weston 88- possible. High School. The meet was not 62, but they snatched the victory Hammer throw is a very scored. against Masuk, 75-70. special event that combines both “I look forward to competing Since the Bunnell track is the technique of discus with the against the other teams in the only two years old, several meets weight of a shot put. area and seeing how they’ve im- will be held at the Bunnell field Boys varsity track members warm-up for their meet on April 15 against Another common misconcep- proved over the years compared during the season. Not all meets Stratford High. Photo Credit: Ron Guerrucci tion is that many people see track to us,” said junior Diamond are co-ed, and most of the time Alex Ghajar about track and field is that as an individual sport, which is Medley. boys and girls compete seperately Freelancer running is the only important far from true. On Tues. April 21, the boys and on different days. or main event. Track consists of As the spring sports have now “First and foremost, track is a track team competed against many different “jump” events team sport [that requires chemis- Masuk, Joel Barlow, and Weston gotten into the full swing of prac- from the triple-jump, consist- tices and competitions, the boys try] for teammates to successfully at the BHS track. Bunnell won ing of a hop-skip-jump pattern, run a relay. The run won’t flow against Joel Barlow 80-70, while outdoor track team, following to the long-jump, or even high the accomplishment of their first nicely without it. But the team they lost to Weston, 107.5-42.5 jump. component goes far beyond that. Class MM State Championship Pole vaulting is very popular last year, have big shoes to fill. While only one or two runners amongst both boys and girls on from each team occupy the track The girls track team is also work- the team, as it is considered one ing hard for another successful at a time, the rest are cheering of the more excting events, and and shouting words of encour- season. many athletes fight over their For both teams, practice agement. Having the entire team spots to vault. there for you during an event has started on March 23 this year. “Pole vaulting may seem scary Practice is mandatory five days a certain feeling that I feel can’t but really it’s all in the head. It’s be replicated anywhere else,” se- a week, while optional Saturday quite simple; all you have to do is training sessions are available. nior captain Tyler LeComer said. run and jump,” said junior Jack The way a team can win a Each practice usually consists of Ferrera. any exercise from long distance track meet is by earning the most For athletes of a bigger and points, just like in many other workouts for the endurance stronger build, throwing events runners, to the shorter sprinting sports. The better the position of like shot-put, discus, javelin toss, the runner, jumper, or thrower, exercises. and even hammer throw are very A common misconception the more points they are award- The girls track team warms up with a lap around the BHS track before common. ed. The top six to eight runners their meet. Photo Credit: Ron Guerrucci. April 2015 NEWS Page 8 Teacher Feature: Ms. Gard said junior Jaylon Eggleston. own video making experiences Julianna Koonitsky Many people enjoy Gard’s en- and thought it would be a new Staff Reporter thusiasm and positive drive, not challenge and fun opportunity,” Ms. Rachelle Gard greeted only as a teacher, but as a person. said Gard. Bunnell High School in Jan. with Gard was inspired to teach with Even after his many years an enthusiastic and bubbly spirit, such compassion because of her working at BHS, Gallichotte ready to start teaching the Video third grade teacher, Ms. Seims, is happy to see his old class in Production class in E-1. It is a who Gard felt went above and be- the right hands. He had a lot of huge change for BHS. Mr. Galli- yond her role as a teacher. history with Video Production chotte, former Video Production When she was in third grade, in his 35 years at BHS. In 1981 teacher had taught at BHS for Ms. Gard had surgery done on he taught automotive mechanics, 35 and a half years and retired her hip and while she was out then went on to teach drafting, this past February. Gard took his of school for three months, her graphic arts, world of technology, place in her first year teaching. teacher would spend every other and robotics. When the video “I’m excited,” she admits, “it’s all day at her house to make sure she production courses were added kind of new for me.” was getting all of her work. When in 1992, Gallichotte wrote the Gard’s interest in Video Gard missed out on a Valentine’s curriculum for it. From about Production began when she Day event at her school, Ms. Se- mid 90’s up until this year he has was a child making videos with ims brought her all of the candy taught video and graphic arts. Ms. Gard is the newest addition to BHS, and she is teaching Video Pro- her brother and her friends on and notes from her classmates. “As I leave Bunnell High duction. Photo Credit: Julianna Koonitsky their home camera. She took a “She showed me that educa- School after 35 and a half years Mont. in her childhood and her as soon as she moves over the video class in middle school and tion is more than reading books I know that Video Production father went to work in Japan for summer. learned how to edit what she had and memorizing facts; education and the Technology Education two years, allowing her to spend From being in a band, to filmed. is learning how to become a per- department will be in good a couple of summers there. She playing sports, Gard was always Gard had no idea this would son who positively contributes to hands as this old bulldog retires moved to Wash. with her mom used to keeping herself busy. be the subject she would teach the community we live in,” said and is replaced by a young new and brother, Chris, where they Gard played the trumpet in a jazz in the future until she took Gard. pup with lots of enthusiasm and stayed more permanently. band, symphonic band, and a full engineering classes in college When Gard moved in January energy,” said Gallichotte. Gard graduated from Curtis orchestra from when she was in and realized she wanted to teach 2015, she needed to start looking Gard has officially taken over High School in University Place, fourth grade until her freshman technology education. During for a job. She was strictly looking now, and has a couple new ideas Wash. in 2009. She moved to year of college. She spent three her sophomore year, Ms. Gard to teach engineering classes, for BHS. She hopes that some Colo. to attend Colorado State years during high school playing was heavily involved in leading when the job offering at Bun- students will be interested in the College where she majored in for a local community college a youth group for middle school nell came to her attention. After new Robotics club she will be Mechanical Engineering and jazz band. kids. This is when her passion for hearing such good things about starting soon with Mr. Carrino. earned her license to teach “[I] loved being in band!” teaching began. the technical program here, she She has also been running technology classes. She graduated Gard said. However, band was “Ms. Gard is always positive; decided to give it a chance. “I the morning announcements. in 2014, and she was engaged a not Gard’s only hobby; she her smile brightens up my day,” knew I had an interest from my Gard says that when she was in couple months later in July. participated in volleyball and high school, the announcements Gard moved to New Haven swimming. She played volleyball Ms. Gard’s Favorites: were something people looked this past January to be with her throughout middle school and forward to every day. Gard wants fiancé, who is currently getting into her freshman year of high Movie: The Grinch it to be the same way at BHS. She his Ph.D. at Yale in Organic school until she decided to swim Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is all about collaboration and has Chemistry. “He works in a re- during her last three years. lots of ideas for working with search lab and recreates pharma- “Ms. Gard is a fun and energet- Food: Gumbo other teachers to try new things ceutical drugs,” Gard said. Gard ic person, and a pleasure to have Song: “I Don’t Think I Have” by Phil Collins in the school. and her future husband, Blaine, as a teacher,” said senior Mariah Ms. Gard was born in Baton plan on getting married in Fort Marter. Sport: Volleyball Rouge, La. and because of her Collins, Colo. this July and going Sports Team: Seattle Mariners father’s job as an engineer; she on a cruise for their honeymoon. was used to moving around a She says she does not have a pet, lot. She lived in La., Texas and but she plans on getting a kitten Gatbsy Ring Dance: Fun Night of Friends continued from page 1 everyone, from Latino to dance were on hand to make the photos environment was positive and hall classics like the “Cupid super fun. Students and teachers energetic, which really made the Shuffle,” and the “Cha-Cha Slide,” got to take home strips of each night magnificent. as well as newer beats like “Single photo, which was a memorable Proceeds from the 275 tickets Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and keepsake for the night, better sold will go toward the junior “Uptown Funk.” The DJ also than any Instagram post. class fund, which will help pay slowed it up with John Legend’s “It’s always sort of a drag to for prom and graduation fees. “All of Me,” and Ed Sheeran’s leave my comfy home to come Pres. Belliveau said, “I thought “Thinking Out Loud.” to a dance. But every single time the dance turned out really well. “Compared to the 2014 ring I do, I am so happy to be there, It seemed like everyone enjoyed dance, it was a lot better because everyone looks stunning. They’re themselves. I think [the class they played better music and having such a good time, and council’s] hard work really paid everyone had more energy,” said it’s an electric atmosphere. And off .” senior Dante Salce. I loved that photo booth,” said The girls went all out on their Mrs. Martire. dresses this year. Some popular The night was also extraordi- Andres Venegas and Doralis Ceballos (left) and Kevin Campbell and trends were sequins, jewels and nary because everyone looked Olivia Kaskack (right) pose together at the junior ring dance. lots of glitter. Bright colors and elegant and classy. The overall Photo Credit: Scribe cut-out designs made every dress unique; there were not really two out about the theme earlier so combination,” said sophomore that were alike. Since most girls’ [more girls] could have planned Cooper Shea. dresses were so fancy, the jewelry our dresses to match the theme,” As people finished their meal, was modest. Some guys were said junior Sarah LaMontagne. it was time for the dancing to seen in a full-blown suit, while Once students arrived and commence. In the Four Season’s, others just sported a colored found their seats, it was time the wooden dance floor sits in dress shirt and a trendy tie. Some to eat. Vazzy’s served dinner the middle of the room, which of the BHS teachers in attendance buffet-style, where they offered was a great way to see all of even took part in the dance’s salad, mixed vegetables, rolls, the students that attended. The theme, and they were spotted pasta, chicken and roast beef. lights around the room began to wearing Gatsby-themed attire. Soft drinks and water were placed change color which created a so- “My favorite part was dancing on every table to keep students phisticated, club-like atmosphere. because I got to spend time with hydrated throughout a night of “The food wasn’t bad, and I my friends,” said junior Stephanie dancing. Dessert was served later liked the Four Seasons. I liked Alvarez. in the night, which was a choco- how the dance floor was in the There was also a photo booth late and vanilla ice cream roll. middle and you could see every- for students to take goofy pic- “The food was really good. one,” said junior Alyssia Mosley. tures with their friends. A wide (left to right) Emily Booth, John Minopoli, and Lindsay Colacurcio at The rolls and pasta were amazing, The DJ played something for the BHS junior ring dance. Photo Credit: Scribe which made it an overall good array of hats, beads and boas