Satoma 2016 #3

Home , 4 Your Eyez Only, Eyez, Nancy Mulligan, Shrek the Musical

Friday March 24, 2017 The Bishop George Ahr HS Volume 47 One Tingley Lane Number 3 Satoma Edison, New Jersey 08820 Newsmagazine The Drama Department presents...

See page 11

(Cover art created by Isaac Scafe)

Put a Pillow On Your Sports Spotlight P. 13 Inside... This Is Us P. 5 Fridge Day P. 9

Creative Writing P. 2 Hoops for Heart p. 6 What’s Trending P. 10 Bounce Back P. 14

Chance the Rapper P. 3 Catholic Schools Week p. 7 Shrek - The Musical P. 11 On the Mats P. 15

Grammys P. 4 National Honesty Day P. 8 Trump’s Inauguration P. 12 Ads P. 16

Every quarter the Satoma Newsmagazine holds a creative writing and art contest for students who wish to have their work published. The works displayed are the winners of the contest for the 3rd quarter. Submissions were given numbers and voted on by the Satoma staff. Only after the winners were chosen were their names revealed to the staff in order to eliminate any bias.

Ellipses

By: Elizabeth Short I should like to know you when we are almost too young to know of harsh words where joyousness is unbridled and our laughs are as small as our fin- gers and toes. I should like to know you When the wind is rushing and racing through your hair the sounds are louder, the sights are stranger, tastes more palatable in a kaleidoscope cacophony of thought and passion culminating with ended innocence.

I should like to know you when storms are raging into a squall on the sea lightning flashing and illuminating cracks in our skin clinging to rocks on shore whipped by winds but peace found in the eye of the storm. Artwork by: Maia Lim I should like to know you when our bodies are worn and soft Thank you to all with experience scars and bruises all weathered out who submitted with care slowly spinning in half circles before and we encourage the dawn warmth in sunsets our epitaphs. you to keep I should think that you should like to writing and know that the buds on our graves submit work for will grow into a flowerbed. the next issue!

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 Perspective 3 And the award goes to... Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler Vice Principal: Brian Brogno Campus Minister: Sr. Cynthia Grammys give this rapper a ‘chance’ Marie Babyak Technology Coordinator: Award season is fast upon ous Kanye West’s The Life artist who once bought back Michael Kowalczyk us, and this is the time when of Pablo, Drake’s Views, 2,000 tickets to one of his artists are recognized and and DJ Khaled’s Major Key. own shows so he could resell Editor-in-Chief commemorated for putting Chance’s hip-hop mixtape, them to fans more reason- Alexis Swanson in the work. On February 12, Coloring Book, is a rich fu- ably. Genuinely humble and 2017, James Corden hosted sion of gospel choir music stunningly talented, Chance Photo Editor the 59th Annual Grammy with a sampling of soul, sick has really shown his true Isaac Scafe Awards ceremony in the rhymes, and killer beats. The colors with his spectacular Staples Center in Los An- indie artist released his third work. Copy Editor Jillian Ramirez geles. Although ‘queen bee’ album with no promotion Beyonce slayed her perfor- whatsoever. Chance, surpris- Editorial Editor mance whilst pregnant with ingly, has never sold actual Sydney Corio twins and powerhouse Adele copies of his music; he is not took home five awards, the signed to any large record Entertainment Editor real highlight was indepen- label. He drops his music Colleen Sharlow dent artist Chance the Rapper online for free, and in his ac- scoring three awards. ceptance speech, said, “Shout Sports Editor The twenty-three year out to SoundCloud for hold- Dudley Engram old artist from Chi-town ing me down!” He makes his Editorial Writers won best new artist, best rap money from tours and mer- Kristel Domingo & performance for “No Prob- chandise, like his signature Elizabeth Short lem”, and best rap album for baseball caps with a number Chance the Rapper Coloring Book -- the latter “3” emblazoned on them. accepts his Grammy. Ads Designer a stunning feat considering Lil Chano’s victories are (Photo courtesy of Simon Llaguno he was up against the notori- well deserved. This is an Google Images) Staff Artist Maia Lim Lion shows its ‘roar’ at the Oscars Staff Writers Ashley D’Souza, Pamela Picerno, This award season, one has built a life for himself watches Saroo discover truth Mary Pucci, Madison Squeri, Julia film that made a large im- in Melbourne, but distant after truth, suffer the deepest Kebuladze, Girley Oyola, Megan pact on audiences was Lion. memories of his original of losses, and find himself in Lim, Philip Mezzacappa, Christine Based on the book A Long family linger like ghosts. the most fulfilling way, they Houghton, Maia Lim Way Home by Saroo Brierley, He utilizes Google Earth to watch and feel every moment the movie tells the incred- jog his memory of where his with him. Adviser: Amy Kate Byrne ible true story of Brierley, family lived and worked to Patel manages to bring to who was separated from his survived. He and his adop- life a character that viewers Vol. 47, No.3 family in Khandwa, India tive mother, Sue, begin a can’t help but root for, as The Satoma Newsmagazine is at the age of five. In 1986, once in a lifetime quest to well as want to protect from a student publication which Brierley was living on the find Saroo’s birth family. He harm. Perhaps the most com- is the forum of expression for streets with his family and returns to India to discover pelling performance comes the student body at Bishop followed his brother Guddu painful truths and find a from young Sunny Pawar. George Ahr High School, to the train station. The two missing piece of his soul. Pawar, only eight years One Tingley Lane, Edison, were separated when Brier- The film stars Dev Patel old, has stolen the hearts of New Jersey 08820. Letters to ley wandered off to find his as Saroo Brierley, Nicole movie patrons and celebrities the editor should be signed brother in the station, and Kidman as Sue Brierley, and alike. He breaks hearts with although names will be held ended up on a train. He was Sunny Pawar as young Saroo. his performance as viewers upon request. The Satoma transported nearly a thousand Kidman’s performance warms watch such a young boy lose Newsmagazine is a member miles away from his family the heart as she portrays his entire world. of the Quill and Scroll and the and home, and ended up in the ultimate love between Winning multiple awards, American Scholastic Press Calcutta. He did not speak a mother and her son. Sue Lion is a movie best watched Association. Bengali and had no support Brierley loves her son, and with a box of tissues in Phone: (732)-549-1108 within the city. After surviv- Kidman expresses this with close proximity. Viewers go ext. 655 ing on the streets, he was intensity in every moment through a rollercoaster of taken into an orphanage. One of her performance. Patel, emotions but end with an in- Email: [email protected] year later, Saroo was adopted best known for his break- credible story about the love by an Australian family and out performance in Slumdog of family, undeniable history, Web: www.bgahs.org/satoma. given a new home. Later Millionaire, is a true marvel and the triumph of the human jsp on, it is shown that Brierley in this film. As the audience spirit.

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 4 Entertainment The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes - Oh My! Golden Globe for Best Drama Mo- less to say, the winners were not all tion Picture. In the world of televi- that everyone was talking about. sion, Netflix’s The Crown won Best Emma Stone once again won Best Drama TV Series, while Atlanta Actress, and Viola Davis, the only won Best Musical or Comedy TV African American woman to be Series, with actors from both shows nominated three times, won her first also taking home Globes. Academy Award as Best Supporting Next up was the Grammy Actress for Fences. Casey Affleck Awards. Unsurprisingly, Adele won Best Actor for Manchester by and Beyoncé took home the most the Sea, and Mahershala Ali won awards. Adele won a total of five Best Supporting Actor for Moon- Grammys, including Best Pop Vocal light. La La Land and Moonlight Album, Album of the Year, Best once again swept the majority of Pop Solo Performance, Record of the awards that night. The biggest the Year, and Song of the Year for upset, however, came with the final her hit Hello. Beyoncé took home award of the night, the coveted Best The cast and creative team of Moonlight are floored upon the awards for Best Music Video for Picture Award. La La Land was an- recieving the unexpected news of their Oscar win. Formation and Best Urban Con- nounced, to little surprise. Stars and (All photos courtesy of Google Images) temporary Album for Lemonade. home viewers alike were stunned Music legend David Bowie, who when the La La Land creative team By: Elizabeth Short Ryan Gosling took home the award passed away January 10th of last announced to the crowd of stars that for Best Actress and Best Actor in year, was posthumously awarded there had been a mistake. Yes, an ac- Award season kicked off January a musical or comedy, respectively. five Grammys in regards to his final tual mistake at the Academy Awards. 5th with the Golden Globes. Stars of La La Land continued to snatch album Blackstar. Chance the Rapper Moonlight had actually been both the big and small screen gath- up awards, winning Best Original won best Rap Album for Coloring awarded best picture. The creative ered together to celebrate this year’s Score, Best Screenplay of a Motion Book and was also named Best New team of the film approached the best films, television shows, and Picture, Best Original Song, and Artist. stage in awe to accept their award. actors. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the Best Musical or Comedy Motion Lastly, the big one. The Oscars This year’s award season began, and night doled out award after award. Picture. Moonlight took home the premiered February 26th, and need- ended, with an absolute bang. La La Land stars Emma Stone and Ed Sheeran brings fans together with Divide J. Cole is 4 Your Eyez Only By: Sydney Corio #1 in Ireland almost immediately. By: Dudley Engram Back at it again with the addi- Conquering the top of the charts J Cole’s album 4 Your Eyez tion of a new year and an end of a just mere hours after its debut, Only, was released on December year-long hiatus, singer-songwriter Divide is a continuation of Sheeran’s 9, 2016. The title of this album is Ed Sheeran released his third album crafted love songs and raps with a influenced by the late rapper Tupac Divide to the public on Friday, new face in the genre of pop/rock. Shakur’s 4th album titled All Eyez March 3rd. This record features This high rating is nothing less On Me. Cole’s new album is a two singles—“Shape of You” and than expected, as the artist’s other representation of the parallel lives “Castle on the Hill”—that hit the albums had been just as success- between Cole and his best friend radio in late January and managed ful: Sheeran’s first record, Plus, growing up. This album is the to win over the top two spots on the also reached number one, while his second of Cole’s to be completed charts for seven weeks. second record, Multiply, was titled without any features. With the chal- as the bestselling album of 2014 “Eraser” is the first track of the lenge of having no features, both J. Cole adds a unique spin album. The song contains thoughts in both the United Kingdom and albums reached platinum status Australia. Sheeran will be going on to traditional hip hop in 4 on Sheeran’s own life and mindset within the first two weeks of their your eyez only. through statements such as “I think a world tour this summer following releases. This new album has had the money is the root of all evil.” Other the album’s release. third most weekly sales in 2016 fol- McMillan, rapping. The two also tracks, such as “What Do I Know?” lowing Drake’s Views and Beyonce’s had daughters around the same time feature lyrics based around the idea Lemonade. This is Cole’s 4th time who are now nearly the same age, of uniting the world in a realization topping the Billboard 200 chart for which comes into play in the two- of the faults surrounding human- best album. part song, “She’s Mine.” It begins ity. These songs in particular give Cole and his friend, James with Cole finding his first true love insight on Sheeran’s journey around McMillan Jr., both grew up on the in part one, while part two is about the world that occurred during his streets of Fayetteville, North Caro- the love for his daughter. hiatus for the entirety of the previ- lina, but one stayed on the streets Some may recognize the tracks ous year. while the other did not. Cole’s friend “Immortal,” “Deja Vu,” and “Neigh- In addition, and on a more story McMillan was shot and killed at the bors” from the radio. Following the telling note, the album also displays age of 22. The introduction of the release of this album, J. Cole will be two Irish songs, “Nancy Mulligan” album, For Whom The Bell Tolls, going on tour during the upcom- and “Galway Girl,” which the touches on Cole’s feelings of hope- ing summer. 4 Your Eyez Only has singer’s record label tried to prevent Ed Sheeran releases new lessness and his contemplation of found much success with the love from being on the record. Despite album Divide March 3, suicide. The song titled “Neighbors” from Cole’s fans and has reached the conflicting opinions, the track hit 2017 to immense praise. is in first person, as if it is his friend, platinum status.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 Entertainment 5 This is Us tugs at the heartstrings once more By: Colleen Sharlow one of the babies. Heartbroken by Before watching NBC’s new hit their tremendous loss, Jack has a dramedy, This Is Us, having a box of sentimental and touching conversa- tissues nearby is strongly recom- tion with the doctor who delivered mended. This Is Us weaves between the babies. Jack learns that a baby the lives of three siblings and their was brought in from the fire station father who share the same birthday. and is up for adoption, and he and Kate is a lonely woman who has Rebecca decide to make the baby a been battling her weight issues her member of their family. whole life. Her brother is handsome, Kate, Kevin, and Randall, also yet insecure sitcom star Kevin. known to Rebecca and Jack as There’s also Randall, a smart, suc- “The Big Three,” go through ups cessful, businessman. He learns that and downs in their lives. This Is Us The Pearson family stays close together despite facing his biological father left him at the shows the three in their current lives hardship after hardship. door of a fire station when he was a as thirty six year old adults, and also (All photos courtesy of Google Images) newborn, and is now homeless and a has flashbacks of Kate, Kevin, and has quickly developed a loyal and people watch this show they can recovering addict. Rewind thirty six Randall when they were younger, immense fanbase. There are twists say ‘Oh, this is us. This is who years and there’s big-hearted Jack along with their extraordinary par- and turns in every episode, along we are,’”. This Is Us usually airs whose pregnant wife Rebecca goes ents Jack and Rebecca. with touching, sweet, sentimental Tuesdays night at 9:00 on NBC, and into traumatic labor while giving This Is Us has been nominated moments as well. Sterling K Brown will return for season two September birth to triplets, and sadly, they lose as television’s Number 1 show, and (Randall) said, “Hopefully when 19, 2017. Unfortunate orphans receive fortunate ratings Olaf, who has forged his way into put the pieces of their parents’ death their lives to get his hands on the together. fortune left behind by their parents. The show has a dry humor that After being forced to live in appears in subtitles for Sunny’s baby squalid conditions and clean up after talk or in Count Olaf’s outlandish Olaf and his acting troupe, the chil- accents and disguises. Even Lemony dren are rescued from his grasp. Mr. Snicket, the fictional author of the Poe brings the children to live with book series the show is based on, relative after relative, but Count Olaf pops in occasionally to deliver his worms himself into every home the commentary on events with his grim orphans go to, seamlessly fooling sense of humor. The main message every “responsible adult” in his path. of A Series of Unfortunate Events Olaf usually finds a way to dispose, is that not everything ends happily. The Baudelaire orphans suffer misfortune after misfortune in one way or another, of everyone While this seems rather depressing when they lose their parents and home in a mysterious fire. who stands in his way. Luckily, each for any show, especially for one with By: Pamela Picerno Klaus, and their infant sister Sunny time, the children manage to escape a large younger audience, a world from his grasp by using their unique where adults don’t always have Netflix’s new show, A Series of Baudelaire, lose their parents in a fire that destroys their whole home. skills: Violet is an inventor, Klaus, a all the answers while kids save the Unfortunate Events, proves that hap- literature expert, and Sunny has four day over and over again provides a py endings aren’t always the most Their well-meaning, but oblivious banker, Mr. Poe, takes them to live very sharp teeth. With help from uniquely optimistic ray of light for interesting. The show begins when friends of their parents, they start to all viewers. three bright, young children, Violet, with their nearest relative, Count M. Night Shyamalan leaves audiences Split shocking twists and intense revela- with looks of awe on their faces as By: Ashley D’Souza then realize that the he suffers from a severe personality disorder and try tions will definitely leave viewers the film comes to an end. Renowned director M. Night to convince one of his identities to Shyamalan debuted his new movie help them escape. Kevin has a total Split on January 20, 2017. Split of twenty-three different identities centers around three teenage girls and the film centers around a power who are kidnapped by a mysterious struggle between his lead personali- and terrifying man, Kevin. The man ty, Barry, and his more dysfunctional keeps these girls prisoner in a dreary personalities. The film really is for room, but reveals nothing about his two separate audiences, each with plans for them. As time goes by, the “split” opinions. One thing remains girls desperately plan and execute clear: M. Night Shyamalan knows multiple escapes, making every how to please his loyal fanbase once attempt to get out of the locked again. There are a few moments that room. Every time Kevin enters the could have been trimmed off and it room, he looks the same but takes does feel very lengthy at times, but Casey and her friends wait in terror after being kidnapped on a different personality. The girls by a man diagnosed with 23 different personalities.

By: Simon Llaguno game, while Athletic Director Mike The 9th Hoops for Heart basket- Wolfthal was the scorekeeper. ball game took place on March 9th. At halftime, 55 people stepped In a classic exhibition game, current up and attempted the half-court players on the boys and girls teams shot. Out of those 55, math Mark battled faculty and alumni. Fiore and junior Deontae Crawford The goal of the charity game was were the only ones to make the shot. to raise money for the American Sister Cynthia also gave a gift to Heart Association, an organization alumni Jeremy Santos, whose son that works to combat heart disease. Matthew battles a heart disease. The BGA community worked Raffle tickets were also sold to raise together and raised $5,700 for the more funds for the event. cause. The game itself was compelling. The event wouldn’t have been Persistent defensive efforts from possible without the collective both teams prevented the score from Coach Darius Griffin makes the game-winning shot over efforts of the school body. Chair- running up to triple digits, as in last the outstretched arm of Senior Kieran Hodder. persons Noah Caruso, Stephanie year’s event. Even so, the game the faculty 53-50. However, Head one point, 54-53. Corea, and Julianne Kirbos worked was a game of momentum and lead Coach Darius Griffin responded. Overall, the event was a tremen- with Sister Cynthia to organize changes until the last buzzer. In He hit a three over Kieran Hodder dous success. Thanks to all who par- the event. Phs. Ed. teacher Dennis the closing seconds, the students’ while getting fouled. He made the ticipated in the game and to those O’Keefe was the announcer for the team hit a three to put them above free throw, and the faculty won by who came out to support the event. freezin’ for a reason

Students brave the cold to raise $4,221.49 for BGA, with $2,036.36 going towards BGA sports and clubs. Erin Saggese and Skyler Caruso cover the event for their Video Production class. By: Julia Kebuladze (All photos courtesy of BGA Publications) The 11th annual AOH Polar for Catholic education was remark- warm with the thought that they Merski, English teacher Amy Kate Plunge took place on Sunday, Janu- able; it truly showed Ahr spirit! were doing this for their school. Byrne, and parent Mrs. Ammiano. ary 8, 2017, at Rooney’s in Long Several teams and clubs also set a “I’m part of the drama department,” Together, they made the whole Branch, New Jersey. To support fundraising goal to show support for said freshman Anna Hoegler, “and it event run smoothly. “Even though BGA, many of the students, teach- the event including boys basketball, felt great knowing that my contri- it was very cold, all of the students ers, alumni and supporters took the football, girls volleyball, the student bution was going to help out the and faculty who came to the event plunge into the icy ocean waters. council, cheerleading, drama club, school and drama department I am embraced the spirit of the day and All throughout December many band, and art club pledged their a part of.” jumped right in!” said Byrne. students made donations to the participation to the event. Thanks The Video Production class even Students, parents, teachers, alum- event, as well as bought the Polar for showing your support! came to show their support for the ni and supporters made donations Plunge T-shirts sold at school. An enormous amount of people event. They interviewed participants big and small, but they all made a Students went around school with arrived at the beach around 1:00 to spread the news of the event’s difference. In total $4,221.49 was their donation sheets and had no pm to see this year’s theme, Elvis success to the rest of the BGA com- raised in support of Catholic educa- trouble finding support from fellow Presley’s Birthday. Once the cau- munity. They also got some great tion. $2,036.36 went specifically to students. Participants also collected tion tape was down, the crowd ran footage of students plunging into BGA sports and clubs, but all dona- from family members and alumni through the snow covered sand into the water! tions will help Bishop Ahr retain it’s who love giving back to the BGA the freezing cold water. While their The coordinators of the Polar amazing spiritual and educational community. The support the shown bodies were cold, their hearts were Plunge were math teacher Jan qualities for many years to come.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 School News 7 Tournament Catholic schools week of By: Girley Oyola Italian, and Polish, to symbolize Catholic Schools Week started diversity not only in our school but Champions off with an annual Mass. The liturgy in the church as well. was dedicated to the Feast of St. When the Mass ended, Sister John Bosco, priest and patron of Donna presented the teachers who schools. have dedicated a significant amount The Mass was led by Father of time and effort to Bishop Ahr. Keith and Deacon Rich. It began Those recognized were physics with senior students entering the teacher Liz Savner-Daadio and ceremony holding candles and English teacher Al Morhmann. Af- placing them on wall holders. The ter, service awards were presented gathering song was “Malo! Malo! by Religion Department Chair Thanks be to God!” sang by religion Sue Williamson to students who teacher T.J. Reilly and history have given up their own time and teacher Patrick Gaston. achieved a great number of service Father Keith’s empowering hom- hours. The freshmen awarded were ily started with a story about Mr. Jaleena Findley, Bethany Ciccarelli, Griffin and his father’s basketball and Amanda Markert. The sopho- Freshman Joshua Arnault aims to take down a stack of coaching careers; he also focused mores were Gabriella Jakielaszek, cups with a rubber band in “Minute to Win It.” attention on the importance of Gina Santorella, and Trisha Ponik. (All photos courtesy of BGA Publications) catholic schools because they pro- Juniors Joo Eun Lim, Jude Roche, vide a better education and lead to a and Ethan Lim, and seniors Gabriela Abreu, Tara Genovese, and Krysty- In “Minute to Win It,” located in successful, moral life. By: Megan Lim na Ebert also received the award. the little theater, students attempted The petitions were read by These students have worked hard to The Bishop Ahr community per- to complete various challenging several students and faculty in dif- serve and live out the Beatitudes. fectly ended Catholic Schools Week tasks within the span of one minute. ferent languages including Spanish, on February 3rd with the annual The selected participants readily Tournament of Champions. A day rose to the challenges on the spot, dedicated to friendly competition, carrying out demands such as catch- Teacher Swap Tournament of Champions consisted ing a ping-pong ball with stacked of a series of games and activities cups, shooting cups down with a By: Madison Squeri still made an appearance! for willing students of each grade. rubber band, and stacking items On February 2, 2017, senior Underclassmen were amazed to As each person would partake in a with the use of only chopsticks. students had the privilege of trading see the effort senior students had certain activity, their performance Regardless of whether or not the places with their favorite teachers put into becoming their “substitute” was awarded a certain amount of participant seemed to be winning for the day. In celebration of Catho- teachers, and laughs were shared all points. Following this system, the the challenge, the students in the lic school education, students taught around. Classrooms activities var- grade level with the most points at audience remained zealous as they other students through fun-filled ied, including Kahoot review games the end of the day was rewarded awaited the outcome. Their attitude lessons and activities. and continuation of regular lessons. with the satisfaction of being called remained the same for “Family Not only was this an interest- It’s not easy being a teacher, but winners. Feud,” which took place in the ing day for the students, but for the seniors did a great job keeping their Considerably the most exciting Catanzaro Gym, as opposing teams teachers as well. Senior participants students intrigued throughout the part of the day was seeing the many took turns naming the most com- went to the extreme: dressing up class period. “Teacher swapping creative, eye-catching costumes mon associations with a particular as and impersonating their favorite gave me a whole new appreciation among the school. Everyone was al- category. teachers! Various teachers’ signature for my teachers,” said senior Eliza- lowed the freedom to wear whatever Then followed a series of more looks were stolen, from suits and beth Short. Senior students are defi- they wished for the day, so long as hands-on activities in the main gym, dresses, to wigs and even mugs. nitely worthy of a pat on the back it coincided with the corresponding in which the different grade levels Even Sister Cindy relinquished her for their hard work, as are teachers colors to better distinguish between were able to compete face to face – position for a day, but her scooter for their dedication every day. different grade levels –freshmen the freshmen versus the sophomores were required to wear yellow, and the juniors versus the seniors. sophomores red, juniors green, and The games included scooter racing, seniors blue. flag tag, basketball, tug of war, and Enthused and eager to show sup- volleyball. It was in this part of the port for their peers competing in the Tournament that all students were games, many students went all-out the most involved, whether it was in their attire. The costumes ranged on the court or cheering for their from bananas and power rangers to peers from the bleachers. superheroes and tooth fairies. Not The senior class won the tourna- only did the students take advantage ment, followed by the sophomores, of being able to wear what they juniors, and freshmen. However, liked, but the faculty did, as well. A regardless of the outcome, the real few of the teachers dressed as well- victory was the BGA community known characters, including Minnie coming together to end Catholic Seniors elizabeth Short and Sai Anbumani teach a history Mouse and Elsa from Frozen. Schools Week on a fun note. lesson in place of Mr. John Roche.

8 Feature The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 into these unique holidays

April 14: National Reach as High as You Can Day have less of a hard time pursu- By: Kristel Domingo There are a myriad of ways to reach high. It could be aiming for ing new challenges and pushing Someone out there has had a better grades, setting a new personal boundaries. wonderfully magnificent goal in this record in sports, or simply going out Many celebrities, past and pres- world. Reach for the stars on April of one’s comfort zone. Maybe it is ent, have celebrated this holiday. 14th for “National Reach as High as starting that huge project, or doing British girl group Little Mix tweeted You Can Day.” On this day, people something people never thought in 2015, “Today is National Reach can physically jump as high as they they could do. It is important to As High As You Can Day so get out can, or figuratively reach for their remember that failure is a part of the there Mixers and show 'em what yer dreams and goals. It is about people journey, and progress is progress no made of!” As Audrey Hepburn once A hand reaches out to the pushing themselves and going after matter what. As a result, one will said, “Nothing is impossible. The sky. the things of which they dream. word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” April 23: National Talk Like Shakespeare Day By: Elizabeth Short interesting endings to words may William Shakespeare, arguably seem like enough to make you one of the greatest artists of all time, seem like you just stepped out of died four hundred and one years ago Elizabethan times, there’s more to on April 23, 1616. To commemorate thank Shakespeare for than a few him, April 23rd has been dubbed funny words. Without him, there National Talk Like Shakespeare wouldn’t be phrases like “waiting Day. For those interested in partici- with bated breath,” “brave new pating, here are some quick tips pro- world,” “dead as a doornail,” “for vided by the Chicago Shakespeare goodness’ sake,” “laughing stock,” Theater. Don’t be afraid of throwing and “heart of gold.” Know someone a few rhyming couplets around, and named Jessica or Miranda? Ever tell speaking in verse is the best way to a knock-knock joke? Thank Shake- impress your friends. Replace “you” speare. In addition to countless with “thee” or “thou,” change “it is” plays, he contributed greatly to the to “tis,” and add “eth” to the ends of English language as a whole. This verbs. Also, feel free to address men April 23rd, take a few moments to as “sirrah,” ladies as “mistress,” and “break the ice” with friends and pay Playwright William Shakespeare sits deep in thought. friends as “cousin.” While adding homage to the man who made it all (All photos courtesy of Google Images) possible. April 30: National Honesty Day By: Simon Llaguno wanted to promote political honesty, in present-day politicians. In fact, Though April starts with a day designating the holiday on the day he recognized companies, organiza- of deception, lying, and pranks, it of George Washington’s first inau- tions, and individuals that remained culminates with a holiday that com- guration in 1789. Though there are truthful to their consumers with memorates the virtue of honesty. no presidential proclamations for awards. Nonetheless, this holiday Hirsh Goldberg created this day for this day, it is still recognized as an presents a challenge to all. Telling this very reason. He was the author official national holiday. the truth isn’t always easy. Keeping of five books. One of his publica- In the spirit of its name, National secrets and failing to be honest in tions, The Book of Lies, would Honesty Day advocates honesty in all relations can be detrimental. In later be translated into different all forms of relations and commu- some cases, the truth can hurt those languages for the rest of the world nications. It began as a campaign to people care about. In others, it can to read. Soon after writing the book, denounce political deception and re- cost people their jobs. However, on Goldberg created the holiday to member past government conspira- this day, people are called to be hon- encourage people to end the month cies, such as Watergate. Goldberg est and truthful to others, regardless Pinocchio's nose grows when with a sense of morality. He also sought to foster the value of truth of the consequence. he is dishonest.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ Special Instructions 2 Template WICS551101L ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 Feature 9 into these unique holidays

May 6: International No Diet Day By: Colleen Sharlow ruining their diets. No Diet Day originated in the UK, but Young In May of 1992, Mary Evans decided to make her holiday an Young created International No Diet international one. Day. She was dedicated to working May 6th, International No Diet towards helping people appreciate Day, is an annual celebration of themselves and to love and accept body acceptance and size diver- their bodies. She developed her sity. It is also a day of promoting understanding of this after she was a healthy lifestyle and focuses on bullied as a teenager for being over- the health of your body at any size. weight. In her book, Diet Breaking: International No Diet Day raises Having It All Without Having to awareness in the potential dangers Diet, she expresses how tired she of dieting, and promotes the idea is of hearing women debate about that you do not have to go on a diet Forget diets when a big, juicy burger is here. whether or not they should have a in order to be happy and feel good (All photos courtesy of Google Images) piece of cake at a party in fear of about yourself. May 6: National Free Comic Book Day By: Isaac Scafe In 2001, Joe Field, owner of three main goals. It intended to every day, the holiday has brought Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool invite new customers who originally new life to the comic book industry. Superhero movies have been the Stuff, introduced Free Comic Book didn’t have much knowledge about rage as of recently. With releases Day while writing for a monthly comics. Hopefully, with the comics, like the Justice League, Guardians magazine. While struggling to make people would discover characters of the Galaxy Part 2, and eventually deadlines during the spring, Field that’ll draw them back to read even Avengers: Infinity War generating came upon the idea when he saw more. It also targeted former readers masses of excitement, theaters will the Baskin Robbins right outside of who may not have had the time to be packed with excited fans. Despite his store’s window. In an interview enjoy reading their favorite titles. most of the hype surrounding conducted by qualitylogoproducts. Most important to most shopkeep- superhero movies, most moviegoers com, the shop owner was inspired ers is rewarding loyal customers for probably don’t know much about by the ice cream store’s “Free Scoop continuing their years of interest the characters besides what they see Night,” which generated a long line with a free comic to further their on the screens. Enter Free Comic into Baskin Robbins. Field submit- collections. Book Day, which occurs on the first ted and shared his idea, which Free Comic Book Day has Saturday of May, a holiday in which received tons of positive support been going on 15 years strong with participating stores all across the from all areas of the comic book no signs of slowing down. With a globe give out, as the name says, business. strong backing from loyal support- An array of comics books free comic books. The holiday was proposed with ers and new readers popping up are featured. May 29: Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day By: Sydney Corio century, the concepts of pillows fertility to their household. and refrigerators were entirely As time went on, the larder even- The origins of this strange unknown. Instead of refrigerators, tually died out, and the production holiday trace back to the supersti- the individuals had larders, and as of the refrigerator took its place. tions of families’ in the 1900’s, opposed to pillows, they possessed But this did not mean the end of who believed that good fortune and small, ripped segments of an article the tradition—it simply meant a prosperity could be achieved by of clothing or a cloth. This ripped new beginning in which the holiday performing such an absurd task as piece would then be placed inside evolved to be more modern in in- placing a pillow atop their fridge. or on top of the larder for purposes venting Put Your Pillow on a Fridge A pillow on top of a fridge However, and in the twentieth of bringing plentiful food and rich Day! could bring good luck.

HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Template Template 3 WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., All Rights Reserved Odd Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 10 #whatstrending The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday•March 24• 2017 Kisses from Kylie By Jillian Ramirez The Kylie Lip Kit launched shades of green and black. Each by Kylie Jenner Cosmetics frst lip kit holds a pair of matte liquid came out in 2016, but it has been lipstick and lip liner, sold at $29. What’s Trending Now brought into the spotlight once It comes into question whether or again following the opening of a not Kylie Cosmetics is actually second pop-up-shop in New York better than other brand names. The City. Fanatics started lining up 2 company’s success revolves around #theoscars days prior to the pop-up’s opening Kylie as a beauty icon rather than on February 13th to ensure they’d the products themselves. Qualities be the frst of only 1,500 people such as texture, longevity, color, #MarchMadness allowed into the store that day. and pigment pay-of don’t seem to Many items featured on her website matter much to customers. Even have been sold out for months, so an initial “F” rating from the Better this was the perfect opportunity for Business Bureau didn’t impact sales. Kylie makeup enthusiasts to stock No matter the reason, Kylie Jenner #WinterStormStella up. Cosmetics is a booming business The company that manufactures thanks to American teenagers who Kylie Cosmetics, Seed Beauty, crave her image. claims that they run the factory #BeautyandtheBeast 24/7 in order to meet demand. Even with the factories running full time, the need for Kylie’s makeup products is still greater than the #hurtbae amount being made. The “rain- bow wall of lip kits,” which was revealed at Kylie’s frst pop-up, #saltbae made another appearance in NYC. It consists of all of Kylie’s original lipstick colors, ranging from Four of Kylie’s newly rele- shades of nude and pink, to bolder saed shades UConn Women’s Basketball sets new record By: Madison Squeri The UConn Huskies have been UConn Huskies came out on top. known for being anything but This was not an easy victory for the average, especially since three of Huskies however. their players were drafted into the In fact, that game was the WNBA in 2016. Forward Morgan second-smallest margin of victory Tuck was going to the Connecticut to date, with a diference of only 3 Sun, guard Moriah Jeferson was points, the fnal score being only going to the San Antonio Stars, 63-60. This, to some people, is an and forward Breanna Stewart was unbelievable margin, due to the going to the Seattle Storm. In fact, fact that the Huskies had beaten UConn became the frst school the Green Wave by a whopping 44 ever to have three of their players points a month prior to this game. selected as the top three picks in the A possible reason for this small WNBA draft, Stewart as the frst, margin was that guard Kia Nurse Jeferson second, and Tuck third. was sidelined for this game due to But on Saturday February 18th, the an ankle injury. Because of this, the Huskies made history yet again. Huskies struggled immensely from The UConn Huskies have not been the feld, fnishing 6-for-20 on three- defeated since November 17, 2014 point attempts and shooting only in a double overtime loss to the 38% from the feld. UConn also University of Stanford. They were committed 18 turnovers and scored seeking win number 101, which only 28 points in the frst half, a would be yet another win to add on season-low for them. to their 25-0 record for the 2016- Aside from their missteps, the 2017 season. UConn Huskies did come out on top The game was against the Tulane and won their 101st game, the lon- Green Wave, who were 16-10 going gest winning streak of any women’s into the game. The game proved to college basketball team to date, and The Uconn’s Women Basketball team celebrate winning their be a nail-biter, but in the end, the made it one for the record books. 101st game (Photo courtesy of Google Images)

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24• 2017 the arts 11 Musical makes theater goers into ‘believers’ By: Colleen Sharlow but, at the same time, being able to This weekend the drama depart- put my own spin on them and the ment is bringing the unconventional character.” Shrek reluctantly allows fairytale of Shrek – The Musical Donkey to join him, and the two set to life on the Little Theater stage. of to fnd Duloc and its tyranni- The plot closely follows that of the cal leader. The scene transitions original movie but with the addition to a dungeon in Duloc where the of some zany, energetic, and surpris- audience meets the Napoleonic ingly poignant songs. The show villain, Lord Farquaad (junior John opens with a glimpse into Shrek’s Obolsky), as he tortures the Ginger- past before he bursts onto the stage bread Man for information about in typical Shrek fashion. Senior Ra- a princess. When ‘Gingy’ reluc- fael Parsacala tackles the title role, tantly submits and tells him about a completely immersing himself, and princess in a Dragon guarded castle, consequently his audience, in the Farquaad decides to send some- fantastical world. As Shrek fnishes one else to rescue the fair maiden Lord Farquaad sits high on his horse while his men stand singing his opening song, “Big from the Dragon’s fery clutches. around him Bright Beautiful World,” he exits Farquaad’s big production number just before the fairytale creatures, follows as he and his sycophantic on the stage” Lancia said about the ment to whip his rats into shape who have been evicted from the citizens explain how wonderful show. She lets the audience in to see with a rousing tap number. Shrek kingdom of Duloc, enter. They sing, “Duloc” is. When Shrek interrupts Fiona’s quirky sense of humor and and Donkey come in at the end of “Story Of My Life,” to vent their the festivities, Farquaad realizes he atypical princess behavior. the number, slightly disturbed by frustration at always being treated is the person who could rescue the Before Shrek and Donkey can the dancing rodents, and the three poorly just because they are ‘difer- princess. So, he makes a bargain rescue Fiona, they must face the continue on their journey. On the ent.’ When Shrek re-enters to fnd with Shrek. If Shrek rescues the Dragon who holds her captive. way Shrek and Fiona argue about his swamp overrun by this motley princess then he can have the deed Voiced by senior Olivia Menture, which of them had a rougher life in, crew he tries to frighten them of. to his swamp and all the fairytale the Dragon sings, “Forever,” “I Think I Got You Beat.” However, creatures will be removed. However, they manage to convince when she fnds Donkey wandering by the end of the song they begin to While Shrek and Donkey embark him to help them get their homes through her keep, letting him know realize that they have a lot more in on their new quest, the audience has back so that he can live in peace that he is never going to leave her. common than they had previously the chance to meet the princess the again. They send him of on his While Donkey distracts the Dragon, thought. As the act progresses, the two are meant to rescue. “I Know journey with the “Goodbye Song” Shrek surprises Fiona and, much two begin to fall in love but Fiona’s It’s Today” allows the audience to as they take over his home. to her chagrin, drags her from the curse, a misunderstanding, and Lord see a time lapse of Young Fiona Shrek begins his journey and tower when he hears Donkey’s fran- Farquaad stand between them and (senior Brittany Bernath), Teen runs into his unforgettable side- tic pleas for help. Shrek battles the their happily ever after. Fiona (freshman Carolyn Foley), kick – Donkey. Played by senior Dragon while Donkey cheers him The show contains beautiful and Fiona (junior Abigail Lancia) Alexa Karp, Donkey is unabash- on and Fiona sings, “This Is How A messages about embracing who as she spends day after day and year edly himself and pesters Shrek to Dream Comes True.” Seniors Ricky you are and not allowing anyone after year trapped in a tower. “It’s allow him to tag along in, “Don’t Peguero, Justin Martinez, and Zach- or anything else determine what so incredible to bring such a classic Let Me Go.” Karp said of the role, ary Pandorf puppeteer the twenty your story should be. Many of the movie, and such memorable charac- “the best part is getting to say all foot long Dragon alongside Math students in the show are seniors and ters that so many people love, to life of the iconic lines from the movie teacher Kevin McCarthy or English have been a part of the department teacher Amy Kate Byrne (alternat- since their freshmen year and they ing performances). are torn about their last show. “It’s Once the Dragon is trapped bittersweet, because it’s the perfect inside the keep, the three heroes show to end our time in the drama fnally have a chance to truly meet department, but we’re sad to leave it one another. Fiona is confused all behind,” said Bernath and senior and upset to fnd out that Shrek Kelcie Haver. is not the handsome prince of her Shrek - The Musical is a tre- dreams but an ogre. Shortly after, mendous undertaking. When asked the audience learns about the curse about the most challenging aspect that transforms Fiona into an ogre of the show, drama director Lea herself every night. Act one ends Gossett said, “There are so many when the three characters dream moving pieces – the costumes, the about the life they would live if they make-up, the sets, the lighting, the could have their choice in, “Who I’d music - that it can be overwhelm- Be.” The bittersweet but uplifting ing at times. But everyone pulls ballad is a perfect build that leaves together to make it possible.” the audience eagerly anticipating Showtimes are 8:00pm on March act two. 24th, 25th, 31st and April 1st and Left:The Dragon peers down at Lord Farquaad and Shrek Act two begins with Fiona 3pm on March 26th & April 2nd through the Cathedral window embracing her newfound freedom Right:Jordan Goins and Trisha Ponik are two of the Three in, “Morning Person.” She meets Adult tickets are $15.00 and student Little Pigs (All Photos courtesy of Nancy Thielmann) the pied piper and takes a mo- tickets are $10.00

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 12 News The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 New Face, New Ideas By: mary pucci At noon on Friday, January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. With over 30.6 million people watching, Trump raised his right hand and vowed to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. With Melania Trump at his side, Trump faced the nation that elected him as President. With a divided nation and all eyes on him, President Trump gave his sixteen-minute inaugu- ral address. His theme was the same as the central theme of his campaign, "Make America Great Again." President Trump promised the incoming first family meets with former the President to put America first. His plan for and First Lady before the inauguration ceremony. furthering the country outlined how America would be the main prior- Barrack, gave his explanation for cadence of it is going to be, 'Let ity. He also spoke of placing the this. He stated, "instead of trying me get back to work.'" Barrack government power in the hands of to surround him with what people also stated that Trump is now the the people. He spoke of a unified Recently sworn in, consider A-listers... It's a much more president of the people. He claimed President Donald Trump nation, looking forward to a govern- poetic cadence than having a circus- that his campaign is over and that ment led by the people. delivers his inauguration like celebration that's a coronation. he must get in to build bridges and speech to his loyal sup- For the celebrations, not many That's the way this president-elect heal wounds. Despite the pushback, A-list celebrities were to be seen. porters. (Photos courtesy wanted it. I think it will be con- President Trump seemed confident of Getty Images) The inauguration planner, Tom tributive. It will be beautiful. The and undeterred. Rifting Against Time By: isaac scafe by 18 kilometers or about 11 miles. Towards the start of the new Scientists have forecasted that the year, scientists realized that one of iceberg could break off in the next the largest icebergs ever recorded couple of months. will break off from the Antarctic The iceberg, which is attached soon. Growing since mid-Decem- to the Larsen C ice sheet (twice ber, the Larsen C iceberg, which is the size of Hawaii), is about 5,000 about the same size of Delaware, square kilometers and makes up has been separating itself from Ant- 10% of the ice sheet. The rift itself arctica at an alarming pace. Since is about 70 miles long, 300 feet the start of the year, the gap between wide with only 20 kilometers left the iceberg and ice sheet has grown until it drifts off to the sea. The resulting iceberg caused by the rift would be the largest in recorded The Larsen C iceberg is about a third of a mile deep. history. (Photos courtesy of google images) While the Larsen C iceberg is Similar events have happened with a lot of uncertainty shadowing it. a large mass, it won’t necessarily the Larsen A and B ice shelves in Theoretically, the rift could cause a cause an increase in the sea level. 1995 and 2002 respectively when rise in the sea level, yet there is no The iceberg acts like a barrier that both collapsed, leading to acceler- promise of that happening. Sure, would leave the ice shelf vulnerable, ated rates in ice breakage. there is a possibility that the rise in making it susceptible to more break- A leading common cause often temperature is the reason behind age. This could cause the rest of the linked to the rift is global warming. the ice sheet breaking, but there Larsen C ice sheet to flow into the There is a fear that the rising sea isn’t enough evidence to confirm sea. The separation of the iceberg levels could put thousands of coastal it. Scientist can't even guess when could potentially cause a 3.9-inch cities at risk. At the same time, other the iceberg might break off, which rise in the sea levels. While there is scientists have linked the rift with could be any time from a couple of Forming since 2010, there a chance for the Larsen C ice sheet just a normal process. days to years. For now, the world is only a small gap before to reform, scientists think that it Despite the Larsen C iceberg must wait and see how drastic the the iceberg breaks off. won’t grow back to its original size. forming since August, there is still results will be when it does.

Name: Erik Gonzalez Name: Sophia Nogales Name: Renee Viviano Nickname(s): E Gonz Nickname(s): Soph, Nickname(s): Rvivs Grade: 12 Sophie Grade: 12 Sport: Bowling Grade: 12 Sport: Cheerleading Pre-game rituals or Sport: Swimming Pre-game rituals or good luck items? Chilling with Dudley Pre-game rituals or good luck items? Team prayers, same before a match good luck items? Listening to music Dunkin order before every competition Pump up song? 90210 by Travis Scott Pump up song? 2 a.m. by Adrian Pump up song(s)? All I Do is Win by Marcel DJ Khaled, Hall of Fame by the Script

Name: Michael DeSantis Name: Austin Brooks Name: Marcus Adeniyi Nickname(s): Mike Nickname(s): AB Nickname(s): Darkus, Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Midnight Sport: Wrestling Sport: Baseball Grade: 12 Pre-game rituals or Pre-game rituals or Sport: Wrestling good luck items? Drinking a lemon- good luck items? Drink a fruit punch Pre-game rituals or lime Gatorade and wearing my St. Gatorade good luck items? Drink a green apple Christopher necklace Pump up song? Lord Knows by Meek Gatorade Pump up song? Tonz's practice playlist Mill Pump up song? Black Friday by Kendrick Lamar

Name: Joseph Mollica Name: Lauren Diehm If you are interested Nickname(s): Joe Nickname(s): Laur in being a part of Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport: Lacrosse Sport: Lacrosse Sports Spotlight Pre-game rituals or Pre-game rituals or good luck items? Properly stretch good luck items? Claddagh Ring for the 4th edition before a game and envision myself Pump up song(s)? New Americana by email Ms. Amy Kate Byrne making saves Halsey, Energy by Drake @ [email protected]. Pump up song? Fuel by Metallica Photos courtesy of BGA Publications

HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Template Template 3 WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., All Rights Reserved Odd Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 14 Sports The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 ‘Ahr’ boys bounce back By: Philip Mezzacappa One of the current health/gym boys struggled a bit, going on a their laborious work and entertain- teachers, Darius Grifn, is the new brief losing streak. Halfway through ing season. Juniors Alex Santiago head coach for the varsity basketball the season, they also lost the likes and Deontae Crawford undoubt- team. He took charge in training the of Junior guard Simon Llaguno. edly helped the team by scoring the team and molded them into excep- Nevertheless, they bounced back most points. Crawford led with 131 tional players. Although he learned triumphantly winning seven confer- rebounds, 23 assists, and totaled that there was much more to it than ence games beating South Plainfeld with 388 points. Santiago got 36 expected, he felt good calling the 54-52, Metuchen 66-52, Middle- rebounds, 31 assists, and only two shots for a team he used to play for. sex 55-42, South River (again) points lower than Crawford with a Some of the players include seniors 77-27, Kennedy Memorial 60-34, total of 385. Kudelka aided the team Sean Kudelka, Alex Guketlov, Sean Spotswood 79-51, and Carteret 70- with a season total of 84 rebounds, Legall-Fleming, Kieran Hodder, and 54. Then their winning streak was 36 assists, and 186 points total. Charles Hinton. Grifn needed boys snapped by South Plainfeld. Hodder also supported the team who could lead the team on and of Luckily this loss didn’t want with 47 rebounds, 14 assists, and the court. That’s where Kudelka and to make them take a permanent 162 points total. The varsity team Junior Alex Santiago have served seat on the bench for long. Instead, has a record of 9-3 in the Blue admirably. With Grifn’s coaching they rebounded back into the fnal Division conference and an overall skills, Kudelka’s vocal guidance, two games, convincingly win- record of 14-12. and Santiago’s tremendous abilities ning against Metuchen 75-45 and Now that the season has ended on the court, these guys became the Middlesex 62-44 and then losing Grifn is looking forward to future dynamic trio of the varsity team. their last conference game to Old accomplishments. When asked The frst conference game was a Bridge 63-48. Although they did about the ending of the season, Grif- slam-dunk as they beat South River lose their last conference game fn explained: “ It could have ended 74-35. to Old Bridge 63-48 and lost the better but it set us on the right track state playofs to Union Catholic, for the future. “ Alex Santiago goes up But their victory was short-lived for a finger-roll. as they encountered obstacles. The students defnitely respect them for Back 2 back champs Trojan’s final splash By: Alexis Swanson and received first place nationally. The season had much success with From cheering the boys’ multiple wins and a national title. basketball team on the sidelines to showing off their skills on the mats, this varsity cheer team gave it their all. The team took on multiple competitions as a varsity small all music team with a military themed routine. They competed all around New Jersey and even competed at Nationals in South Carolina. Few people had an idea of what to expect from this newly structured and Noah Caruso leads the race tredding the waters. coached varsity cheer team. New coaches, Jordyn Mueller By: Maia Lim fed for the Meet of Champions. and Chelsea Mueller, began coach- Both trojan swim teams have This year, Hardy not only qualifed ing the varsity all music team this had an outstanding season this for Meet of Champions but also set year and led the team along with year. With head coach Amanda another notable record for her 200 captains and seniors Julia Fedor and Miller-Cleveland, and assistant IM. The boys’ team had a successful Danielle Freund. The team’s first coaches Christopher Lewandowski season despite only being composed completion on January 22nd gave a and David Arva, the girls and boys of nine swimmers. Their team was hopeful look for what was to come pulled out with close wins and new headed by captains and seniors with first place, grand champs, and records. These talented individu- Noah Caruso, Kyle Printon, and the creative choreography award. als dove head on into the term with Duncan Merriman-Mendez. Placing They also went all out and received persistent practice and hard work seventh overall in GMC’s, the team first place at Woodbridge and throughout their season. had excellent individual events and Howell competitions. At states on First, the girls started with a win relays. Senior, Printon, qualifed for March 5th, the lady Trojans came against Mother Seton; the team the Meet of Champions. The boys’ out on top as state champs for the continued through the season to team also qualifed for States for the second year in a row. When the girls the GMC’s where the girls fnished frst time in BGA swim history. The competed at states on March 11th fourth overall. The senior captains accomplishments made by the swim were Skyler Caruso, Emily Louie, team exceeded expectations, ending Varsity cheerleadeers toss up Bianca Bacchione. and Sophia Nogales. Both Louie with a season of encouragement, (All images courtesy of BGA publications) and sophomore, Sarah Hardy quali- support, and exceptional meets.

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herf Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • March 24 • 2017 Sports 15 Running through the cold Girls shoot for the stars By: Christine Houghton athlete was made by Gabi Stankosh By: Colleen Sharlow when she won the indoor 1600 me- The girls’ varsity basketball team The runners and throwers of winter race for the second year in a row. has grown to their full potential ter track brave the cold temperatures and have been demonstrating their that come with the season. From talents on the court. Under the lead- late November through February, ership of new head coach Brittney these athletes run, throw and sweat Grifn, the Lady Trojans attained an their way through workouts to be overall record of 16-5. Key players able to compete against some of were seniors Elizabeth Cimilluca the best high school athletes in the and Brianna Jackson, juniors Sara state. The seniors leading this team Decker and Elyssa Jackson, and were Sean Booc, Fernando Sullivan, freshmen Megan Herka and Emma Nina Acosta, Justin Martinez and Boslet. Newcomers Herka and Brianna Hincapie. Meets during the Boslet have made a huge impact on winter season take place indoors so the court, being two of the leading long trips into south Jersey and out scorers on the team. Guard Cimil- of state are common for the team. luca commented on her senior year The fact that the team is very hard season by saying: “We worked so working was confrmed by head very hard this season, and really coach Ron Hush when he said, “All bonded and worked together as a runners ran well, but not all me- team and that is all that counts.” daled.” One of the most outstand- Justin Martinez launches Brianna Jackson goes for ing achievements of a winter track the shotput. a layup. Coming down on the mats Striking out the competition By: Isaac Scafe Jenna Ciancimino, Nicole Genser, The varsity bowling teams had Christine Kelly, and Jaylin Matysik, an outstanding season filled with the team finishing the season accomplishments for both the girls strongly. Capping off their season and the boys. The teams were was junior Katie Eicher who made coached by TJ Riley (boys) and the GMC All Blue-Division team, Mark Fiore (girls), who were both qualified for the GMC Individual named GMC Blue Division coaches Tournament Finals, placing 10th of the year. Steered by Coach Riley amongst all competitors. and Coach Fiore, the teams were The boys, headlined by seniors poised to make great strides in all Andrew Funk, Adrian Genao, competitions. Erik Gonzalez, Bryce McCall, Giuseppe Capasso sizes up his opponent. The girls had a productive season and Spencer Tardy, built on new (All images courtesy of BGA publications) building upon an experienced and old talent which led to them By: Isaac Scafe brightly during the competition, team of 4 seniors and 3 juniors to first place in the GMC Blue Throughout the winter season, placing in the top 24 out of 300 in without losing a single bowler Division finishing with a 12-4 record and placed 6th during the the wrestling team hit the mats, put- his bracket. Brazicki and O’Connor due to graduation. Led by seniors state tournament. Funk, Gonzalez ting in strong performances leading ended their high school wrestling and sophomore Kyle Heyman were to an undefeated division season and careers placing in the top 16 and 12 12-14 record overall. The team beat included as part of the All Blue- in their weight classes. Division All Star team. The team Middlesex, who went 26-4 during Adding to their already success- performed well during tournament the season, to win the Blue GMC ful season, Brazicki, O’Connor, and season with the bowlers reaching Division. The division champions, Ringwood all reached milestone the quarterfinals during GMC with led by seniors Seth Acosta, Marcus victories for the school. All three Tardy qualifying for the GMC Adeniyi, Andrew Brazicki, Gi- wrestlers joined the exclusive list of Individual Tournament Final. useppe Capasso, Michael DeSantis, students who achieved their 100th Adding on to their success, the Nicholas Jensen, Dylan O’Connor, wins to cap of their senior year. team qualified for the Group 1 State and Gaven Ringwood, performed Coach Nicholas Tonzola wasn’t Tournament and Funk who qualified well during the GMC tournaments only excited to see three of his for New Jersey State Individual with Brazicki, O’Connor, and wrestlers reach that milestone but to Tournament. “It was a fun Ringwood placing 2nd, 3rd, and 6th also see them of as they won their experience and it was a good way respectively in their weight classes. division. “For them to get their 100 to end off the season.” Funk said Replicating their success from wins and to contribute to the team when interviewed. “It was a goal I GMC’s, the wrestlers placed highly winning the division is quite the ac- set out for since freshmen year and, during the state tournament. Sopho- complishment and I couldn’t be any Erik Gonzalez bowls a even though I didn’t do as well the more David Loniewski III shone prouder of them.” strike. second day, I still take pride in.”

Join us for the 47th Annual Memorial Prayer Service 2nd Annual BGA/STA Alumni Family Day and Palm Sunday Liturgy. Sunday, April 9th in The Little Theater at 9:30 A.M.

Following the Mass, the PTG serves a breakfast in the May 20, 2017 cafeteria. Tickets are $12.00 per person and are due Reconnect - Revisit - Reminisce March 31 Information will be posted on www.bgahs.org

Cell Phone Collect THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS Tuesday, April 11 You are invited to join us before Stations for a simple soup supper in the cafeteria 5:30-6:30. Stations will follow in the Little Theatre at 7 PM. Cell phones in good working order can be In preparation for the supper, please call brought to Room 215. Service hours will be 732-549-1108 ext. 648 to let us know the number of people who will be joining us. There is no awarded. cost but a free will offering will be accepted for the TASK and Elijah’s Promise soup kitchens. Please make sure cell phones are unlocked.

Annual Golf Classic Please Donate BGA will donate new May 4, 2017 white adult crew socks to TASK, and is also collect- Royce Brook Golf CLub ing new blankets for local 201 Hamilton Road soup kitchens. Hillsborough, NJ All blankets and socks can be brought 7-8 AM Registration to Mrs. Wilton in Room ShotgunStart at 8:30 AM 215. Please provide a receipt to receive service hours.