Students Show Their Spirit Socks, Which Represented Their Ing Some Jazz, Some Marches and Pledge to Steer Clear of Drugs

Paul Revere Charter Middle School November/December 2012 Volume 57, Issue 2 Winter Joy Patriots Fills Campus By YONI STRUGATSKY Sock It and ALON LEVI

Get out your coats and mittens, because this year’s winter events to Drugs are going to leave a cool impact By CLAIRE SUISMAN on Revere. Teachers and students have been working towards a week During the week of Oct. 29th, packed with dance and music. Revere looked like the Red Sea, On Wed., Dec. 12th, the Win- because it was Red Ribbon Week. ter Wonderland Dance will bring Students dressed up to support be- some winter spirit to Town Hall. ing drug-free, and heard a series of For $2, Patriots will be able to at- facts on the announcements every tend this groovy winter-themed morning, which taught them the dance, which will include a DJ, effects of drugs and alcohol on photo booth and lots of dancing. the body. Ms. Augenstein, the or- “While planning the Winter ganizer of the weekly events, says Wonderland Dance, we always she thinks the most effective way of preventing drug use is educat- face the problem of [not having] ing students on the negative side enough teachers helping to super- effects of drugs. She believes the vise the students at the dance,” reason students get into drugs in says Ms. Walker. In addition, no the first place is curiosity or some- food is allowed at the dance, but times they feel like that will help each person who attends the dance them connect with other people if will receive a glow-stick and a they feel alone. The statistics read mint Lifesaver that sparks in the daily over the intercom helped dark with each bite of the candy. educate students about the conse- The upcoming winter concerts quences of drugs. presented by the Revere music de- Red Ribbon Week “kicked” partment promise to fill the -cam Student Council members prepare for “Mission Impossible,” the America Day competition, in the gym. off with “crazy sock day,” so Pa- pus with even more winter spirit. triots could “sock it to drugs.” On “We will have a lot of bands Monday, the halls of Revere were playing a variety of music,” said lit up with neon and polka-dotted Mr. Miyoshi. “We will be play- Students Show Their Spirit socks, which represented their ing some jazz, some marches and pledge to steer clear of drugs. By ALICIA ABRAMSON some music from movies and T.V. possible was held during lunch, triots went all out. They showed On Mon., Oct. 29th, the three and JOJO LEVEY We will be featuring a ton of tal- where students had to attempt to off their identical traits, such as winners of the Red Ribbon Week ented musicians,” proclaimed Mr. cross the gym while not lifting shirts, skirts and shoes. To test Creative Expressions Contest Let’s go, Patriots, let’s go! were announced, and they got Miyoshi as he talked about the up- their feet off of paper sheets. their compatibility, twins com- On Mon., Nov. 5th, Patriots The winners were Geena Pol- peted against other twins and their prizes on Tuesday. The three coming winter band concert. They contestants that wowed the judges will be featuring famous songs showed their true colors by wear- dnev, Justin Romero, Jack Book- faced off in Revere’s Ski Race, ing their favorite team shirts. ey, Chance Chapman and Cam- which involved pairs of twins with their artwork displaying anti- such as “Pink Panther” and the drug themes were Kana Suzuki, Batman theme. He also mentions Some students displayed profes- eron Bailey. “All that I really did attempting to cross the gym in sional teams, such as UCLA and was focus,” says Jack Bookey, tandem on skis. Evelyn Hernandez and Amanda that he wants to “…demonstrate to Thompson. the parents the wealth of talent we the Lakers, while other wore their “and as many people know, ‘slow Those who were most in sync own team shirts. As a reward for and steady wins the race.’ I won were “twins” Shayan Safa and Said Amanda, “In my science have at Revere. We have a lot of class, we had to research a type of hard working students here.” dressing up in their sports team, by sliding the bases and consis- Tyler Ghadoushi, Luna Lactez dodge ball games were held in tently and systematically moving and Geena Poldev, Nina Lowry cancer to learn its risks, causes and Revere’s musicians, singers and preventions. If you do that with dancers and presenting their con- the gym. my feet backwards to keep my and Jaya King, Otis Smith and drugs, then all students would be certs over three nights. The bands On the second day of Spirit balance. I want to thank everyone Young Shin, Sierra Somkin and more educated.” Amanda’s draw- perform on Tues., Dec. 11th, the Week, Tues., Nov. 6th, students who competed for trying.” Alison Howard, and Isaiah and ing depicts a girl throwing out orchestras take the stage on Wed., of Revere celebrated the United Once Nov. 7th rolled around, John. drugs, because she realizes the Dec. 12th, and the choirs offer up States of America by dressing in Twin Day arrived. From terrific All the excitement continued consequences of taking them. Continued on page 7 their songs on Thurs., Dec. 13th. red, white, and blue. Mission Im- twins to quirky quintuplets, Pa- Continued on page 6

Good Deeds, Good Eats 3 A Fierce Competition 4 Revere’s Loss 5 Holiday Magic 8 Running for a Tee 10

Revere helps out during the holidays. The votes are in for the mock election. The school remembers Ms. Aidikoff. The Nutcracker shines onstage. How fast is he? The Tees tell the story. 2 November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Editor-in-Chief: Angel Ogwo Sam Harrison Bettina Papageorge Abner Santiago Our Allegiance Managing Editor: Hannah Shabtian Sophie Krasny Claire Spector to the Pledge Cole Stanton ALICIA ABRAMSON Reporters and Yoni Strugatsky Photographers: Claire Suisman You rise up from your chair as the loudspeaker asks you to stand for Alicia Abramson the Pledge of Allegiance. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United Emi Arevalo Graphics: States of America...” The words come out of your mouth naturally, but Caroline Bamberger Marissa Angelich do you really realize what you are saying? Margaret Boelter Gabriel Galef It’s very common to simply mumble the words tediously, and not Peter Jebsen Harrison Gelber say them with meaning. However, it’s important to understand the Harrison Larkins Spencer Howard words you’re reciting; you’re pledging your loyalty to the flag, and to Shannon Lee Hunter Luncar the United States, every morning. Most students don’t say the Pledge Jojo Levey Autumn Wagner with significance. We reluctantly stop what we’re doing in order to Alon Levi mutter a series of words that are etched into our brains permanently, Lilly McClure Faculty Advisor: but we only do so because we’re told to. Half the time we’re still Julia Monkarsh Mr. Wechsler focused on what we were doing before the Pledge began. You could be reading your book, or still have a pencil in your hand as you finish your homework. Another important issue about the Pledge is that it mentions God. “One nation, under God…” But what about the people who don’t How much homework should believe in God? The Pledge of Allegiance is forcing you to recognize that you are a part of a nation that is united under God, despite the fact that you may not think God even exists. The original pledge did be given over winter break? not mention God; it was added in 1954, sixty years after the Pledge With winter break right around the corner, Patri- to prepare themselves by studying information for the was written. Maybe we should have kept the original Pledge, where a ots are gearing up for the holiday season and a suf- final months of school, many feel winter break is a time certain religion wasn’t forced upon us. Part of the Constitution states ficient load of homework, but is it really necessary? to relax and escape the pressures of projects, home- that people have a right to believe in whatever they want to. Being Many teachers may argue that assigning homework work, and other aspects of the educational curriculum. forced to accept God as real does not qualify as freedom of religion. during vacation keeps information fresh in students’ Aware of this, most teachers give minimal amounts of Although the Pledge of Allegiance is a normal part of our daily minds. This way, classes can immediately resume homework to their students, but the assignments pile routine, perhaps it would be best to give students the option of choosing at the start of the second semester. Students are less up quickly, leaving many students drowning in a sea not to say it, therefore being loyal to their own religion and beliefs. likely to forget previously learned material, allow- of work. ing for more success going forward. In addition, On the other hand, some students spend their entire winter break is a good time to prepare for the up- break inside playing video games or sitting around with coming CST’s in the near spring. nothing to do. In these cases, a little exposure to edu- Too Much, However, many students have big plans for cation is nothing but beneficial. A constant reminder the winter break, and most don’t involve stacks of of the classroom can keep students productive and fo- homework. As soon as the word “homework” is ut- cused during their weeks off. In the eyes of other stu- Too Soon? tered, the enthusiasm for the season seems to fade, dents and teachers, winter break homework is a waste BETTINA PAPAGEORGE and students begin to dread their time off. For many, of time, and doesn’t give an advantage. Ultimately, the “Work harder, you have to be ready for college!” This is just one of there is simply no time to squeeze homework into controversy is left up for debate between Patriots. the few encouragements teachers are now reciting to enforce college busy plans and holiday trips. Although some want —Caroline Bamberger and Shannon Lee awareness on students. It’s all teachers seem to be talking about! College is I don’t think there should be any The winter vacation is a time to Personally, I feel like we shouldn’t still roughly five years away, so is middle school too early to be preparing because winter break is a time relax, and I don’t think home- have homework over winter break for it? “Preparation needs to begin early because it helps to determine your for family and friends outside of work is convenient for people because it’s a good rest from all future,” Ms. Kobashi states. This could be true, however at early teen ages school. I think it would ruin the who are going on vacation dur- the classwork we receive. Also, like 12 or 13, we should enjoy our youth, not be hassled about college, holiday spirit if we had any. ing the break. However, optional since it’s been a lot harder to adjust when most of us are still unsure of what career we want to pursue in life. —Ana Cowie, 7th Grade homework should be assigned so for us 6th graders, a break would Middle school is a time to start learning from our mistakes, and prepare that kids who are staying home be very nice. Homework can be for high school, not college. But is it fair for teachers to ask us to start It’s always good for students to have something to do. stressful, and no one wants stress thinking about career paths? “It’s worth a discussion and taking elective take a break from work, but a little —Shana Brindze, 6th Grade to ruin your winter vacation. helps students explore possible career options,” Ms. Kobashi believes. amount of homework or review —Hannah Yick, 6th Grade Some might say that college is too important and you need to prepare for should be assigned to keep our If teachers decided not to as- it as soon, and as much, as possible. Amir Ebtehadj agrees. “College is a minds flowing. On the other hand, sign homework at all, I think I think there should be no home- fundamental learning process that all students should aim for. Preparation breaks are meant to cool us off and the majority of the school would work over winter break because should begin as soon as possible, because college sculpts your career take the stress off our shoulders. be practically brain dead by the winter break is supposed to be pathway.” —Eden Gabai, 6th Grade time school gets back in ses- fun. People should be able to Middle school isn’t a place for filling out college applications and sion. I would not write or study hang out with their family and deciding where we want to go, it’s for getting to discover what interests I don’t think we should be giv- my geometry if I didn’t have to. friends and not have to worry us, and to find our passion. College is the foundation for being an adult— en too much homework, but not —Emi Arevalo, 8th Grade about homework. middle school is nowhere near adulthood! When we’re a junior or senior having any homework would be —London Lassiter, 8th Grade in high school, of course college is very serious. However, in our early teen very bad. I waited until the last There should be homework as- years, we probably find more interest in “Dance Moms” than Dartmouth. minute to do my Thanksgiving signed over winter break, but It is not that I have an aversion to vacation and almost forgot how it should be optional. This way homework, but I have seen stud- to do it! people won’t be pressed to do ies that show that homework for —Madison Kovach, 8th Grade homework when they’re away grades preceding high school does but have the choice to do some. not improve students’ academic I think that a small amount of —Mila Fejzo, 6th Grade performances. Speaking for my- homework should be assigned. self, I would prefer to work on For subjects like math, it is im- Perhaps teachers should assign a outside academic interests such portant to review concepts so homework assignment that would as mathematics and programming you don’t forget them. However be a little less than a normal school rather than worksheets. too much homework would de- day if split evenly between the —Sutton Shin, 7th Grade feat the point of a break from days of break. school. —Ramtin Rastegar, 7th Grade Most people go away for break —Morgan Mase, 7th Grade and doing homework becomes al- I believe that enough homework most impossible. However, some Absolutely zero homework! It’s should be provided to keep the brain teachers need to assign homework a time to enjoy family, friends fresh when school starts, but not so students don’t forget everything and being away from school. so much that it ruins your winter they learned. —Mr. Carnine, Teacher break.—Haider Vanek, 8th Grade —Sofia Conti, 8th Grade November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3

Norman Kulla

Layout by Lilly McClure Roads to Success If there are more than 300 million people in the U.S., then Mr. Aochi puts one of his why vote when other people student’s bridges to the test. can do it for you? That’s what Norman Kulla, legal counsel to Revere Under District 11 Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, talked to Patriots Construction about on Wed., Nov. 7th in Town Have you ever built a bridge out Hall. He explained how one vote of balsa wood that weighs less could make the difference be- than half a pound but can hold tween having “President Rom- up to two hundred? 8th graders ney” or “President Obama.” He in Mr. Aochi’s class have. He said it is important to resist peer introduced this project to the pressure, do some research, and school fifteen years ago and stu- choose who you believe will be dents have been building bridges the best leader. ever since. The record Revere Two weeks later, Apollo 13 bridge held 217 pounds, which scientist Mike Boughton told is approximately 1,038 times Patriots about his experience as its weight. “The bridge project a scientist for the famous mis- teaches the students about model sion that ran into major trouble. and design, engineering and the How was he and a team of NASA concept of forces,” explains Mr. scientists able to bring the endan- Aochi. So, 6th and 7th graders, gered astronauts back to Earth? you might want to prepare your- “Teamwork was what made it selves because you too may soon happen,” he explained. “Innova- be called on to build your very tion occurs in the face of some- own bridge. —Cole Stanton Carolers in Santa hats bring the joy of the holidays to the halls and classrooms of Revere on Wed. Dec 5th. thing that is completely unex- pected.” —Alon Levi Giving Back on A New Elective Veterans Day Mike Comes Early Boughton Thanksgiving from the Future Revere’s November assembly For some people, Thanksgiv- A new elective, run by Cmdr. featured veterans from several ing isn’t all about seeing your Banner, has come from the future wars. Emil Wroblicky started off family or the giant meal at the to Paul Revere Middle School. the assembly, and he told Patri- end of the day; it’s about giving. The cadets of Starfleet Insti- ots what it’s like to work in the This Thanksgiving, the Rejaei tute of Future Studies (IFS) will Marines. The next veteran who and Ebtehadj families got togeth- build and program robots to per- spoke, Everett McGuire, described Sunday, Funday er and gave to the less fortunate. form important missions, some what it’s like to work in the Army. Amir Ebtehadj, a member of Re- of which are classified. One of Said Donna Kharrazi after- It was all fun and games at vere’s student council, explained them will include making a me- this year’s 6th Grade Field Day ward, “After hearing their talks, what it felt like to help the needy. chanical arm for a claw game for my perspective of life changed on Sun., Oct. 21st. Dozens of “It made my Thanksgiving more Caines Arcade Day. Starfleet has Meg, Mark, Ohr and Fosse help students competed for prizes in a bit. We take so many things meaningful and made me be selected the Cadets according to give to Hurricane Sandy victims. for granted like our parents, our games that varied from kickball thankful for all the things I have. special characteristics they all to Frisbee, and filled their stom- house, our food, etc. We don’t It made me feel less guilty for possess. The commander is not give a second thought as to all of achs with delicious Mexican stuffing my face into pumpkin at liberty to discuss the specific Sale for Sandy food and ice cream. The Pali it disappearing at any moment.” pie. Giving to people less for- criteria. This winter, the Council Club One of the veterans served as a Cheerleaders visited to meet Pa- tunate makes every family get Cmdr. Banner enjoys terrafor- truly expressed the gift of giv- triots and to teach students cheer doctor. Scott Wagenseller, still along.” ming and astrozoologoy, but while ing when they organized a bake in service, works as part of the routines. The event was hosted For the past couple of years visiting this primitive time period, sale to raise money for victims by Sports Mania so that the new Navy, but while he isn’t serving, these two families have made according to the prime directive, of the devastating super storm he runs the local Palisades Patrol. 6th graders could mingle and two turkeys and all the fixings. she must busy herself with garden- Sandy that recently hit parts of make new friends, preparing for He wrapped up the assembly by They packaged them into 75 ing and dogs. Once she completes the East Coast. Council Club teaching Patriots what all Patriots the three years ahead of them. meals. After that they packed the her mission, the Commander says began their mission on Tues., —Cole Stanton should know: the salute. meals into the car and handed out she will return to her time period. Nov. 13th by covering the cam- —Margaret Boelter the meals to workers on Sawtelle. Or will she? —Abner Santiago pus with banners and fliers that With 25 meals left over, they advertised their cause. In only handed them out to homeless a week, Mr. Slavin’s room was people by Santa Monica Beach. piled high with tasty packaged “Every year these families goods, drinks and baked treats. gather together to give thanks to Fri., Nov. 16th was the big day of others. This has been a tradition the bake sale. After school , kids these families have cherished. ran to the front of the auditorium These families hope that this will and devoured over a thousand be a tradition for generations to delicious items that each cost come. Everyone who was in- one dollar. In the end, the club volved with this is a former Pa- raised $1,080 and every cent was triot, 2006-2014.” Some of those donated to the Red Cross Foun- Patriots are Arian Rejaei and Eric dation to benefit those who suf- Hula hooping was one of the and Patrick Babajanian. fered from Hurricane Sandy. Emil Wroblicky enlightens activities 6th graders enjoyed. —Lilly McClure Mackenzie poses with her robot. —Julia Monkarsh Patriots about life as a Marine.

4 November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Trinity, Alexander, Brandon and Arash carry posters to represent the two candidates running for president. Patriots Cast Their Votes By PETER JEBSEN timing of the election is perfect.” during nutrition break and lunch When Mr. Salazar was asked about for two days; that means they get On November 1st and 2nd, his ideas behind the election he no break for two days. In addition, 36% of Revere’s students voted on responded, “I am motivated more Mr. Andereck has provided some two important propositions, and on than anything else by my genuine real voting booths. It’s pretty cool the future president of the United belief in teaching students about to see teachers want to make the States in a “Mock Election” that civic participation.” voting experience as real as pos- This year, Obama won the sible.” Mock Election with 82% of the Revere students Marissa An- votes, which relates to the poll in gelich and Autumn Wagner both the last issue where Obama led agreed it was a “fun experience.” with 69%. Obama also won the na- Ethan Jones, a 7th grader, said, “It tional election with 50.3% of the was like a real voting booth.” Mr. vote. Proposition 30 passed with Salazar feels the same way, “The 71% of the votes while Prop. 34 voting experience is likely the was 14 votes short of being passed most direct experience students with 51% of the voters wanting to have had with the U.S. constitu- keep the death penalty. Overall, tion, and as a history teacher, I Mr. Hamanishi helps a voter in the Revere’s decision reflects the de- think it’s necessary and fun to see seventh grade polling place, E4. cision made by California voters students experience a piece of the was supported by several history last month where Prop. 30 passed, presidential excitement buzzing teachers. “I’ve set up a mock elec- but 34 didn’t. Proposition 30 raises around the country.” tion during each of the past two taxes to fund public schools, like With 764 votes from students, presidential years; this will be my Paul Revere. Mr. Fulling feels that the election third” says Mr. Salazar. “The history department has definitely was successful. “36% is Mr. Salazar ran the 8th grade really pulled together to make about what we expected. I think election in J-8, while Mr. Hamani- this work,” Mr. Salazar comments that in 4 years down the road we shi ran the 7th grade election in thoughtfully. “Most teachers are can advertise the election a little E-4, and Ms.Montez was running volunteering their time and effort more to get a higher turnout.” the booths in the 6th grade election in X-16. Despite the high number of students that came to vote, Mr. Fulling said he wasn’t surprised “I helped out with the 8th grade polling room and saw a lot of my stu- Charlie Capiti dents come through. I know all of was a big the 8th grade teachers are in their winner for government units right now so the November.

Four proud Patriots put in their vote at the 8th grade voting booths in J8.

Two 6th graders, Rebekah Shane and Samantha Stahl, were rewarded for their incredible integrity and honesty by Ms. Coe when they returned Two 6th graders flash their ballots Ms. Martinez helps 7th grader 8th graders Elise, Bettina, Autumn a ring to the main office that they found on the floor of the girls’ as they vote in Revere’s election. Haydee put in her vote in E-4. and Marissa show their voting spirit. room. The ring turned out to be the engagement ring of a teacher’s aide. November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 Haiti, Japan, New York . . . Is California Next? By HARRISON LARKINS earthquake with a magnitude of at yourself on recent natural disasters earthquake preparedness in school. Just by doing these few small least 7.0. like the 2010 earthquake in Haiti Although many Patriots find earth- steps, you and your family can be Devastating Hurricane Sandy Now, how in the world can we and the 2011 earthquake/tsunami quake and fire drills horribly bor- prepared for an earthquake. Tell crashed its way into the East prepare for a catastrophe like this? in Japan, you can learn what hurt ing, make sure to pay attention. your neighbors and friends as well Coast on Mon., Oct. 29th, leav- People around the globe have been people the most and what caused Crawling under a dirty desk isn’t so they can also stay safe during ing almost 150 people dead. The devastated by natural disasters the most problems. Once you’ve the nicest experience, but it could the quake. Earthquakes and other tempest caused mass destruction such as these, and, sadly, many gathered this information, prepare make the difference between life natural disasters are extremely along the East Coast in areas such of them have been unprepared an earthquake kit that contains and death. In an earthquake, many dangerous and should not be as New York and the Jersey Shore, for the consequences. First of all, useful items that the victims of houses collapse and their roofs fall underestimated. Take them very where thousands of homes were knowing about world issues can other earthquakes didn’t have. If on their inhabitant’s heads. A desk seriously and make sure you, your destroyed due to severe flooding definitely help with being prepared an earthquake does occur, this kit will easily protect you from fallen friends, and your family are pre- and powerful winds. The Ameri- for an earthquake. By educating will have everything you need in it. rubble, and could provide a good pared for the earthquake that will can Red Cross rushed to the scene Put food, photos, clothes, water, a shelter if you were to be buried. strike California very soon. to provide shelter and food for the flashlight, and any other items that tens of thousands of people that Hurricane Sandy you might want if you’re to be cut were left homeless. The cost of off from grocery stores and other the superstorm is estimated at an caused mass places. Then, you should get to- Earthquake Tips gether with your family and make astonishing $50 billion, making • If you have vision problems, pack an extra pair of glasses so an earthquake preparedness plan. it the second most costly storm destruction along you can make your way around during the earthquake. in U.S. history. Along with the Sketch out your house on a piece the east coast. of paper and identify any possible U.S., Sandy caused destruction in • People with medical issues should pack extra prescription evacuation routes, what each fam- Caribbean islands such as Haiti, Patriots could face medicine, just in case you were to be buried or cut off from ily member will do before, during, which was devastated by an earth- getting them. quake a mere two years ago. a similar fate not and after the earthquake, and make a reunion point that your family Even though Sandy was thou- • Make sure to pack plenty of bottled water so you won’t get too long from now. can meet at after the earthquake. sands of miles from Revere’s thirsty and so you can treat your wounds, if you have any You can also learn a lot about campus, Patriots and other Cali- after the quake. fornians alike could face a similar fate not too long from now. We • A flashlight with extra batteries will definitely help in finding Californians haven’t had a natu- your way if the earthquake hits in the night or if you’re buried ral disaster like Sandy in quite a underground. while, and most of us at Paul Re- vere probably don’t even know • You should also pack a lot of non-perishable foods like dried what it’s like to be in an earth- fruits, granola bars, and canned items. Also pack cooking quake or a storm. But this delay supplies and utensils. has only created a greater pos- sibility of an earthquake striking • Definitely pack a first aid kit that contains band-aids, cotton Southern California. Our state just balls, cotton swabs, rubbing alcohol, aspirin, etc. happens to be on the San Andreas Fault, which forms the boundary • Pack a radio so you can say up to date on earthquake news. between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. Over the • Pack a blanket and a jacket so you can stay warm. years, the two plates have moved closer and closer toward each oth- • Just in case you were to be separated from your family er, or stressed. Once they collide, members, everyone should pack a walkie-talkie so you can the fault will have been stressed communicate and find each other. to a level sufficient enough to cre- ate an earthquake that scientists A house was torn in half during Hurricane Sandy in Bay Head, New Jersey. • Make copies of important documents and phone numbers. call the next “big one,” that is, an (Photo: REUTERS/Tom Mihalek) • Personal hygiene items like toilet paper, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and soap.

Patriots Mourn the Loss of Ms. Aidikoff • Pack a whistle, because cell phone towers will be knocked down. By YONI STRUGATSKY honest person who always spoke Abramson. “She was an excel- her mind,” heartfully stated Ms. lent teacher, and I enjoyed my- • All of these items should be able to last at least two weeks, On Fri., Nov. 23rd, longtime Daley. “She had a big heart full self immensely in her classroom. so make sure you pack in abundance. Paul Revere teacher Ms. Aidikoff of kindness and was generous She showed us a lot of funny Source: www.72hours.org passed away. “It is extremely dif- by nature. I will greatly miss my commercials and gave us many ficult to lose a vital member of a dear friend Lynne.” examples to give us an insight in close-working family, a friend, Ms. Aidikoff was born in Ohio the world of advertising.” colleague, and educator,” said and had been teaching at Revere Lily Kaplan, who had Ms. Mrs. Somoza, Revere’s principal. since 1996. She taught 6th grade Aidikoff for English and his- “Lynne Aidikoff was forceful, English and history, and an ad- tory, said, “Honestly, I wish Ms. proactive teaching partner who vertising class that was offered Aidikoff was still here. She taught me to appreciate cats. Her on the elective wheel. taught me so much about life and manner and classroom manage- “Advertising was one of my education. Yes, she was strict, ment was a complementary asset,” favorite classes,” recalled Alicia but only because she cared about remembered Ms. Carter. “Our our grades and how we did in her partnership developed into a close class. I have realized that Ms. friendship. We often spent time Aidikoff was one of my favorite together away from school. I will teachers.” miss her.” Mrs. Somoza hopes all Pa- Teachers and students alike all triots remember their positive say that Ms. Aidikoff was a strict, experiences with Ms. Aidikoff yet kind, teacher, with high expec- and that everyone can “remem- tations for everyone. ber to celebrate Lynne’s life “It was a truly sad day when and the many lives she touched we lost our friend and colleague, through her time teaching all her Lynne Aidikoff. She was a very students at Paul Revere.” Ms. Zarou’s 6th graders practice an earthquake drill on Oct. 18th. 6 November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Just Say No! (continued from page 1) When asked why she thinks people take drugs, she responds, “Drugs can be addictive, but usually it is negative peer pressure that gets people to start taking them. If positive peer pressure (generated from events like Red Ribbon Week) is present, then people will be less likely to start or continue drugs.” Just say no! Students wore red clothes on Tuesday to show their promise to be drug-free. Patriots who were decked out in maroon, crimson and burgundy were rewarded with symbolic Red Vines. The ribbons may be red, but Patriots were asked to wear yellow to show their anti-bully pride. Trevor (left) even wore yellow marker on his face. No bullies here—we are Re- vere! To protest bullying, students were clad in yellow on Wednes- day. Question booths were set up throughout the school during lunch and nutrition. If people could accurately answer true or false questions about the effects of drugs and alcohol, they received a red wristband and Red Vines. Knock knock! Who’s there? Drug- free students decorating doors for Revere’s door-decorating contest. People put red ribbon and Halloween themed decorations on their classroom doors during homeroom. The best doors were selected on Wednesday by Student Council judges. The third place homeroom was Ms. Istrin, whose door was embellished with a Revere ‘socks’ it to drugs as students shut their divine decorated doors on alcohol to show their spooky spirit. “drugbusters” slogan. Mr. Hyman in N-1 got second place with a dry ice and lights display. However, Ms. Banner’s homeroom stole the scary show and came in first place The Olivias scare off drugs with with a huge spooky papier-mache their over-the-top Halloween door. spider. It was a fun-filled and educational week at Paul Revere Charter Middle School, packed with Red Vines, funky doors, and Patriots promising to be drug-free. When asked how Red Ribbon Week will be different next year, Ms. Augen- stein says, “We’ll probably have a speaker; either a presentation or a video to inform students.” She says that Red Ribbon Week was an overall success this year, and she hopes that students have benefited Amanda Thompson (left), Evelyn Hernandez (middle) and Kana Suzuki (right) participated and won the first Matthew shows off his Red Vine from the lessons and facts learned place slots in the Revere 2012 Red Ribbon Week poster project to fight off harmful and illegal substances. and bracelet near the question booth. throughout the week. PAUL REVERE PETS By Margaret Boelter November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7 Revere’s Five Days of Fun and Spirit (continued from page 1) once Nov. 8th came could, and the winners received Superstars. around. From polka dots to stripes, fancy de- Zach Eastland, a spirited volunteer for signs to knee-high stockings, Patriots partic- Spirit Day, dressed up every single day in ipated enthusiastically in Crazy Sock Day. eccentric outfits. On the first day of Spirit Students wore mismatched socks, while Week, Zach wore his entire baseball uni- some went overboard and wore mismatched form, complete with cleats and a baseball shoes! The crazy socks were displayed in a cap. Zach displayed his “Patriotism” by sock fashion show in the gym. The craziest dressing up in a red, white, and blue profu- sock owners were Taylor Torgenson, Miaya sion on America Day. Once Twin Day came, South, and Hannah Levine. Zach was part of a group of quintuplets that Last, but most certainly not least, Patri- dressed in jeans and white shirts. Plus, he ots expressed their dedication to Paul Re- became Siamese twins with Harrison Garf vere even further by participating in the last as they conjoined in a sumo-sized jacket day of Spirit Week, Black and White Day. and matching hats. On Crazy Sock Day, he From black leggings to white tees, Revere’s showed off his style with a pair of knee- clothes are expertise! The final day of Spirit high, rainbow-striped toe-socks. He ended Week was celebrated with an Oreo-eating the week on Black & White Day, with an contest. Patriots ate as many Oreos as they abundance of black and white garments. Patriots make a touchdown on November 5th with a giant dodgeball game in the gym.

Students are star-spangled on Tuesday, and show their patriotism with Mission Impossible. #twinning! On Wednesday, students paired up and competed in the Ski Race in the gym.

Everyone showed off their fab footwear in a crazy sock fashion show on Thursday in the gym. Patriots were clad in black and white on Friday, and participated in an Oreo-Eating Contest. 8 November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

FNL Brings Comedy to the Revere Stage By CAROLINE BAMBERGER auditorium. The students were se- as three video segments filmed on lected by new director, Matthew October 27th. Skits were chosen “Live from Revere it’s Friday Cassaro, based on both personality in a cast brainstorm session where Night!” exclaimed 8th grader and and confidence. Accompanied by the cast shared sketches they en- musical guest, Mira Robinson, to a tech team of Pali and Revere stu- joyed and types of characters they a full auditorium, kicking off the dents, Cassaro rocked his first show. thought they could portray. Cas- sketch comedy show. On Novem- With rehearsals starting in early saro picked skits for them to read ber 16th, a cast of students revived September, the group had plenty through and “narrowed it down to an old Revere classic, FNL, with of time to prepare skits from SNL the ones that work best for the arc two shows at 6:30 and 8:30 in the and other comedy shows as well of the show.” Roles were distributed to all cast members, with the eldest students receiving the most roles. The cast included Caroline Bam- berger, Ava Frascati, Ethan Jones, Sam Korobkin, Hannah Levvine, Rebecca Mabry, Owen Plofker, Re- nata Robins, Ezra Botansky, Jacob Taff, Lilly Wagner, and Justin Wol- man, as well as the six ‘Fly Girls’, and the seven Choir members. The show took a more serious turn during the musical performance. Accompanied by a chorus of students from all grades, Mira sang Cindy Lauper’s ‘True Col- ors’. The show closed with yet another “Sad Song” followed by a bow (top) Ezra, Rebecca, and Lily eat a Thanksgiving dinner for “Debbie Justin portrays Alex Trebek in ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’, while Sam (Sean from all the cast and crew and a Downer”. (bottom right) Mira sobs during “Sad Song”, while eating Connery) and Ezra (Ozzy Osbourne) are the contestants playing. performance of “Gangnam Style.” ice cream with Caroline. (bottom left) Ezra in “Jeopardy” as Ozzy.

ThisBy LILLY McCLURE Fall,THE EVOLUTION OFthe SkySkyfall Falls The world’s safety depends JAMES BOND: Directed by Sam Mendes on him. His name is a legend, and (1954—1961) Sean Connery Starring Daniel Craig women fall over him. Unbeliev- (1962–1971) David Niven and Javier Bardem ably, James Bond’s legacy started (1967) George Lazenby A with just a book. The iconic char- (1969) Christopher Cazenove You’d think that with all acter 007 was created by writer Ian (1973) Roger Moore the twists Bond movies have Fleming in 1953. Little did he know, (1973–1985) Timothy Dalton taken, people would be used to soon his twelve novels would be- (1986–2002) Pierce Brosnan surprises—but apparently not. come famous, and would become (2006–Present) Daniel Craig Having just seen one scene of an important part of this genera- Skyfall, jaws were dropping and tion’s entertainment. gasps could be heard. Adele’s Now, half a century later, fans “Skyfall” plays dramatically and Skyfall we’re taken to MI6, 00 Head- all over the world, and Revere, Adele are celebrating James Bond’s 50th quarters. M, the head of MI6, is A taken to met with the Intelligence anniversary and remembering The 007 films are not only fa- and Security Chairman, about her the now 23 movies full of action, mous for their mystifying plot twists own pending retirement. We flash drama, action, mystery, action, ro- and fast paced action scenes, but to Bond (currently living carefree mance, and more action. The progression of elite Bonds are also for the chart topping singles and drunk on an isolated island Sean Connery was the first portrayed above, beginning with produced for light of the mov- after being shot by his own sec- actor to play the iconic character. Connery and ending with Craig. ies. The newest addition to this retary Moneypenny), and he sees A very well recognized actor at collection of songs is Skyfall, Bond movies, with Skyfall being an explosion in England on the On Her Toes the time of the first Bond movie, written and performed by the The Ballet Center of Santa Monica is the third. Our present generation news, so he heads back to Lon- he began the 007 craze in the fif- Grammy winning artist Adele. performing “The Nutcracker,” star- has grown up with Craig being don...Bond is back in business! ties. He played Bond for nine In the song, Adele sings an ring Revere’s own 7th grader Anna Bond. Though Craig wanted “Sky- Skyfall has definitely lived up to years, and starred in seven of the emotional lyric, that builds to a Davtyan, who twirled her way into fall” to be his last film as Bond, he its expectations, with new actors 22 movies to date. While playing powerful chorus that blows audi- the lead role as “Clara,” and 6th gave in and signed for two more and characters, a new villain (a the iconic character, Connery was ences away with a wave of eerie graders Shelby Tzung and Gabri- movies. highly praised Javier Bardem), noted as one of the most attractive but touching lyrics that sing ‘we ella Feingold who leaped into the and a new Bond girl (Bérénice men alive, bringing in the female Daniel Craig will stand tall/ and face it all’, roles as “Party Girls,” and “Crys- Lim Marlohe). Some parts of audience. But Connery’s time as in ‘Skyfall’ the true spirit of James Bond. tal Bells.” They will be performing the movie were predictable, but the British agent soon ended, and Overall the song envelopes audi- with over 80 other dancers at the for most of the movie the audi- George Lazenby took the reigns. ences in mystery and metaphors, Wadsworth Theatre in Brentwood ence couldn’t take their eyes Now, blasting forward to the and Adele’s incredibly unique on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. off the screen. The movie defi- present (in Bond’s vintage con- voice ties it all together. Sky- 8–9 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. More info: nitely doesn’t “crumble” under vertible Aston Martin, naturally) fall clearly soars above expecta- www.westsideballet.com the pressure that the past movies we get to Daniel Craig, the current tions. —Julia Monkarsh –Bettina Papageorge Bond. Craig has starred in three have put onto it. –Lilly McClure November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9

Layout by SHANNON LEE and BETTINA PAPAGEORGE Baskin Robbins is the obvious choice when If you’re looking for original and unique it comes to finding the best place for ice ice cream flavors, Coldstone Creamery is cream. You can choose from any of their the way to go! They can be personalized 31 flavors all with special, unique tastes. If with combinations of favorite flavors and you were to try every flavor, it would be so toppings mixed for you. None of them hard to decide on just one. This is the best compare to the classic and creative Cold- place to get almost every flavor of ice cream stone inventions. From the waffle cones to from “Cookies and Cream” to “Rainbow the candy, options excite customers of all Sherbet”. Overall, Baskin Robbins is by far ages. Although Coldstone Creamery is a the best place to buy everyone’s favorite ice little more pricey, its creamy, high- qual- cream flavors. —Abner Santiago ity is worth any cost. —Shannon Lee Coffee Bean is obviously tastier than Star- I think that Starbucks is better than Coffee bucks. Starbucks doesn’t take as much time Bean because of it’s obviously superior on making their drinks, so they taste bland taste. The quality of Starbucks drinks are and watery. Coffee Bean puts more effort in much better, especially the Pumpkin Spice preparation, making their products flavorful Latte served during holidays. Coffee Bean and delicious. They aren’t machine made, has a version of the drink. In compari- like Starbucks drinks that have an unnatural son, Starbuck’s product was much more flavor. I know I will spend my money at a flavorful, and you could actually taste the naturally good place like Coffee Bean, not pumpkin. All in all, Starbucks is the best at some over-hyped company that makes choice for drinks, and Coffee Bean can’t “fake” drinks.—Alon Levi compete. —Miros Valipour I prefer iChat over Skype. In iChat, there are Skype is a much better instant messager features like screen sharing and the quality than iChat. It has a better format, and is of the audio chats is superior. The graphics user-friendly. You can get Skype on your are unique and it is more organized. It has phone and take it wherever you go on a many features you can customize such as portable device. Another great feature is images for chat windows, or changing fonts. that you can communicate with friends It links to AIM and AOL so you can use it and family from anywhere in the world. on any device. Skype is slow and doesn’t You can talk by typing or chatting through have these options, while iChat has fast video or calls, and have both private and connection. iChat is a better program than group conversations. Skype is free, fun, Skype communication. —Matteo Zabrucky and simple to use. —Claire Suisman A few years ago, a man sat down to tell his Pretty Little Liars is one of my favorite children how he met their mother. Eight shows to watch! New surprises every years later, the show has won six Emmys, week keep me and other fans coming back eight million plus viewers, and an entourage for more. The suspense, shocking revela- of HIMYM fans. It follows five friends, tions, and never ending mysteries make Ted, Marshall, Lily, Robyn, and Barney it one of the most popular shows of the through Manhattan, and Ted’s search for year! The spot on acting makes every situ- true love. With a stellar cast, non-stop ation believable. No show that I’ve ever hilarity in every episode, slapstick humor, watched compares to the drama it serves and relatable moments, it is one of the best up weekly. If you’re not watching PLL comedies on television. —Sam Harrison you’re missing out! —Marissa Angelich Adam Levine’s voice and band make him Katy Perry is a singer who has impacted better than Katy Perry! His music videos ac- others’ lives in many ways. Her rebel- tually make sense, unlike Katy Perry’s with lious side got her involved in music all people dancing around in ridiculous cos- over the world. “Firework” and “Wide tumes. He’s got “Moves Like Jagger,” while Awake” inspire people of all ages through she’s still “Waking up in Vegas.” Katy’s the rough times because of their personal wacky style of clothing look like someone connections to her motivational music. from Candyland, while Adam’s laid-back She’s “The One That Got Away” from style appeals to more fans. Katy Perry her parents, kept her “Part of Me” away is “The One That Got Away,” and Adam from Russell Brand, and has her audience Levine is here to stay. —Niko Papageorge “Wide Awake”through it all. —Jojo Levey I think that electronic readers are much Books provide an enjoyable experience better than books. When you go libraries when reading, more than any electronic to check out books, you don’t want to haul reader. Readers run out of battery, and them home. Instead, you could instantly make you stop reading in the middle of a download them to your electronic reader. story. Normal books can’t die out, so you With the simple click of a button, books don’t have to worry about being cut off transform to look and weigh as much as just mid-sentence or hurting your eyes from one page. If you have multiple books, you screens. Feeling the cover of a book in store them onto the device. The readers are your hand is more satisfying and memo- easy to use, portable, sleek, and a great form rable, and can’t be copied by any kind of of new technology.—Angel Ogwo new technology. —Alicia Abramson Overall, vanilla is so much better than Chocolate is the perfect dessert. It’s sweet chocolate. With vanilla, you get a smooth, and it goes well with many things. Vanilla creamy, sweet taste. With chocolate, it can is boring and flavorless compared to this. become bitter and rough in texture. It is too I love how chocolate melts in your mouth, rich at times- why I don’t like it. Vanilla something vanilla can’t do. The smell of desserts, like ice cream beat chocolate. any chocolate is mouth-watering; vanilla is day. It smells so sweet, I can’t help but take bland and unappealing. People might shy a bite! Just the look of vanilla makes it that away from decadent chocolate but they much better. Just imagine, would you rather are missing out. Why choose plain vanilla eat something that looks like a creamy treat when you can enjoy delicious, flavorful or a pile of goop? —Adam Toubian chocolate instead? —Meghan Jone 10 November/December 2012 Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Revere’s first Patriot to achieve Fantastic Four, Hunter Parker, shows off his four shirts: Superman, Flash, Sub-Six, and Iron Man.

Only Two Reach Fantastic Four By CLAIRE SPECTOR Revere’s second A girl must run a because I’m small, doesn’t mean I the shirts and get an idea of what and HANNAH SHABTIAN Patriot to achieve mile in under 6:30 can’t accomplish something big.” they want to accomplish, sports Fantastic Four, in order to wear Teachers are also seen on wise, during the year. “I know I “Some people said they were Isabella Viana, this colorful shirt, many days wearing the shirts. “We can do the Iron Man, maybe Won- faster or smarter than me, but my proudly wears her which was inspired wear the shirts to promote the P.E. der Woman after some training,” response was that I am great at Wonder Woman by a famous program,” says Mrs. Walker. “The says Ms. Walker. “The others… all attributes,” says eighth-grader T-shirt. DC Comics more interest in running and exer- not so sure,” she admits. Hunter Parker. “Therefore, when superheroine. cise, the better!” Students will see Mr. Lafolette told me about the Fantastic Four, I knew I had to be first to get it.” Hunter has been working hard for the past couple of years to reach this goal in which a student must gain all four special P.E. shirts: Superman, Iron Man, Flash, and Sub-Six/Wonder Woman. As a seventh-grader, Hunter earned Sub-six and Iron Man. When working for Sub-Six, he would run the mile every Friday to try to get better times. This eventually paid off when he got 5:29 one day, thir- ty seconds under the requirement of six minutes. In order to achieve Iron Man, Hunter had to run five consecutive miles in under forty minutes. He earned this shirt with a time of 38:55. known as the Fantastic Four has Wonder Woman when she ran a Superman and Flash soon been reached. mile in under six and a half min- joined his collection in eighth Fantastic Four was next utes. This feat was accomplished grade. After completing ten pole claimed by another eighth-grader. in 6:03. Eighth grade zipped by climbs in under five minutes, with Isabella Viana came into the pic- as Isabella gained Flash and Iron a time of 4:51, Hunter was well ture. Over the span of her two and Man. Her two miles under thirteen on his way to achieving his goal. a half years here at Revere she has minutes was completed with 12:57 However, he still had one more steadily earned each of the shirts and her five mile run was done in shirt to get, Flash. “Flash was the required to reach this achievement. 37:40, below the cutoff of forty most difficult so I literally had to As a sixth grader, she climbed a minutes. graph all my attempts to find my little higher up the ladder of suc- To accomplish this achieve- solution,” he stated. But still he cess…and a little higher up the ment known as the Fantastic Four, overcame even this by running pole than most patriots, when she it takes motivation. What their two Sub-six miles back to back accomplished Superman. This inspiration is, is different for ev- with a time of 11:52. And so it task involves the person to climb eryone, and Isabella’s is running. became that finally, with all four the pole ten times in five minutes, Along with that, it seems she also shirts in tow, Hunter Parker’s goal which she beat with a time of 4:11. had something to prove. “I just Mr. Foxson (top left), Ms. Walker (top right), and Ms. Chen and Mr. Lafolette to achieve the astounding feat Later, as a seventh grader, came wanted to show everyone that just (above) try to inspire students to run faster by wearing themed shirts. November/December 2012 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 11 Three Sports, One Goal By: HANNAH SHABTIAN prepared because I didn’t know about it until a week before,” she explains, “I tried On Sun., Oct. 21st, Palisades Charter- to get in as much biking as possible.” Her High School hosted its second annual Tri- partner, Marissa Angelich, finished off the athlon. There are three parts in the race: a biking event. “It was a lot of fun competing 5k run, 10k biking, and a 175-meter swim- for charity. Having my best friends on my ming event. With a lineup of 4 people; Elise team made it a great experience.” Friends Angelich, Marissa Angelich, Bettina Papa- and family cheered the two bikers on as george, and Autumn Wagner, the experi- their part came to an end and Elise’s swim enced team ran an overall time of under an to the finish line began. hour. “When I saw Elise coming towards The runner of this team, Autumn Wag- the finish, I was so excited. Even though I ner, started off the race. “It was very nerve- was really tired from all the biking, I still racking beginning the race with the run. The cheered her on till the end,” Marissa says, most challenging part was keeping a steady ”It felt good to be done, finally finished with. pace. As much as I wanted to pass the peo- Throughout the whole race I was practically ple ahead of me, I stayed back so I wouldn’t shaking, but once we finished, I couldn’t be- get too tired,” says Autumn. lieve it. It just felt THAT amazing.” The 10k biking portion of the race was Happy that it’s finally over, Autumn tells covered by two people; Marissa Angelich The Town Crier, “It was really challenging, and Bettina Papageorge. Bettina biked 4.8 but I’m glad I shared the experience with miles uphill, and Marissa did the remain- my friends!” ing 5.2 miles, at which point Elise Angelich After completing the race, the group took over, swimming the final laps to the went home to rest, getting ready for their finish. “The hardest part was waiting for “finishing party.” “It was very exciting,” my event. I was SO nervous,” says Marissa, says Bettina,” When I was asked to do it I “But I still think I did really well.” Start- wasn’t sure how it was going to go, but our ing biker Bettina says,” I wasn’t completely team did a great job!”

Eight grader Charlie Sherman races towards his third victory in the Cross-Country meet. X-Country X-Citement By CLAIRE SPECTOR with seventh grader Jite Agege and eighth grader Shannon Lee not far behind. A few The Revere Riders rode to victory on of our runners had a blast during the com- Thursday, November 15th. They won every petition: “I felt really excited because this division in the 2012 Cross Country Meet. was my first year and I came in 2nd overall,” The meet was held at our very own Paul Re- said Brent. Shannon has also added that, “I vere Middle School with visitor teams from was very tired and out of breath, but also Culver City and Corpus Christi. Although relieved. This was my first year doing cross- we competed against two other schools, we country, and I’m glad that I’ve found a sport still managed to keep the first place slots. I really love.” However, behind our large Our fastest male competitor was eighth success, there are still a few things that can grader Charlie Sherman, followed by sixth help us be even better the next time around. grader Brent Smith and eighth grader Hunt- Mr. Foxson strongly encourages more kids er Parker. to come out for the program. He also says When it comes to our girls, eighth grad- that, “If the kids run on their own (non-pep- Marissa, Bettina, and Autumn show off their shirts and metals from the Pali Triathlon. er JJ Wittbrodt crossed the finish line first days) they will be UNSTOPPABLE!” Soccer Club Scores a Winning Season By EMI AREVALO Liema, and they have practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Usually they have one game WHOOSH! The soccer ball zooms to- per weekend, and occasionally tournaments wards eighth grader Cole Stanton, and he in which they play 3-4 games per weekend. barely has time to block it. Now in control “We work hard, but it pays off when we win of the ball, he passes to Jack Gutheim who our games,” comments Cole, “There are scores with ease. Cole Stanton has been times when we know we can mess around playing soccer since he was 9, and is now a and others when we have to work hard and member of FCLA (Football Club Los Ange- focus.” les), a soccer club. Cole was inspired to play soccer because Other players include eighth graders Se- he thought it would be fun, and is still play- bastian Skaaning, Jack Hockley, Jared An- ing today. “You have to be really good to war, Cody Bahan, Bill Batbayer, Grant Eb- have a future in it.” Says Cole when asked if ner, and as mentioned before, Jack Gutheim. he sees a future for him in soccer. Although Their positions are as follows: Sebas- he believes a future in soccer is practically tian: center defender, Jack H: center mid- unattainable, he and the other team players fielder, Jared: left defense, Cody: right mid- are all really good friends. fielder, Bill: center midfielder, Grant: right Cole says that being part of the team, ev- defense, Jack G: forward, and Cole: center eryone has to work hard, or the team doesn’t defender. flow right. “A team is like a puzzle, it only FCLA is instructed by their coach, works when every piece fits together.” 12 November/December 2012 Paul Revere Charter Middle School