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The Environmental Club has Think about what it would be like to live without introduced a new feature to the La all you’re used to and familiar with. Think about Salle Garden: a solar biodome leaving your comfortable home complete with greenhouse. The Environmental food and privacy, and flying a total of 18 hours for Club and the Architecture Club 9 days to a completely different land. To us it worked in unison to create the seems unimaginable, but to senior Emmy Silvia biodome. The construction began and four other students, sophomore Calvin Miller last year and is continuing into this and seniors Curtis Lucas, Emily Kemp, and current school year. This biodome Shadira Presbot, it was reality. will be fully powered by the sun, meaning that it leaves no carbon When signing up for the 2009 Kenya trip over the footprint. The Environmental Club The club also hosted the Rhode Island summer, Emmy’s picture about what Kenya would has three moderators: Mr. DeMaria, Interfaith Power and Light Conference be like was probably like all of ours: what we see Mrs. McGee-Flynn, and Mrs. on climate change. in the movies. “I pictured it to be all dirt and no Maggiacomo. The student president grass. and animals running around.” recalled of the club is Alanna Ferri. This year, the Environmental Club is Emmy. However, she soon saw how different it focusing on finishing the biodome. actually was. There were a lot of people, The biodome will accumulate rain especially when the Lasallian students first got off The Environmental Club started in the plane. “There were crowds of people, trying to 2007, yet has accomplished many water from the roof and store the take your luggage and stuff. It was nerve things in the Lasallian community. rainwater in a 1,200 gallon water tank racking”. Obviously, there was a poor crowd of Past projects include creating a Fresh-water fish, like tilapia, will be people. This was one of the reasons that attracted recycling paper and cardboard raised and then be sold to local Emmy and the others to Kenya. Although there program, a herb garden for the restaurants. The fish droppings in the were poor people, there were also wealthy people. cafeteria, a campus wetland tank will be lead into nine smaller This surprised Emmy, who thought of Kenya as restoration project, and the creation water tanks. In these tanks, native completely poor. Kenya, unknown to many, was of the La Salle garden and plant species will be grown for the complete with a city containing tall buildings and greenhouse. The Environmental Club campus wetlands restoration project. bright lights at night time. sells the produce grown in the school The water brought to the plants will garden to the Davis Park Farmer’s be filtered by the plants and returned Market. The club has integrated to the 1,200 gallon water tank. biodegradable utensils and plates along with recycling in the cafeteria. cont. p. 2 cont. p. 2 Come See Summerfolk this LaSalle Football Want to Join the RAMPAGE? Weekend (Oct. 22-4) in the Highlights Reel Meetings Tuesdays after school in Rm. 311 Brother Michael McKenery see p. 10 Arts Center. Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1

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Theater collaborating with Ms. Cerros and Mr. Kenya cont. Haynes is one of her favorite parts of this by Sophia Breggia production. The opportunities to be During the sudents’ stay, they spent time at two involved, however, did not stop at just schools in the slums. One school had kids from 2 to Although the school year seems as the cast—many students were able to 20 years of age, and the other was a high school. if it has just begun, and Autumn is join and are contributing to “Tech,” the “The kids were very optimistic. The high school students took a little bit longer to bond with the kids, crisp in the air, La Salle’s theater backstage help with lighting, costumes, program is proud to be presenting seeing as they were teenagers. They always had set and sound. Thank you in advance to smiles on their faces, though,” told Emmy. At the Summerfolk, showing October all who are participating in putting on schools, Emmy and the LSA students would talk with 22-24th! Summerfolk was written what is bound to be an amazing show! the kids and learn things about each others’ cultures in 1903 by a Russian writer best and lives. They also handed out school supplies and known as Maxim Gorky. The play, toys to the younger kids. “Generally, we just learned as explained by Ms. Hayes of La about each others’ lifestyles,” Emmy told me. When the La Salle crew was not spending time at the schools, Salle’s drama department, is about they would be at the brothers’ house or taking walks a social class in Russia and the through the streets. One day, Emmy and the others political changes which occurred in took a walk through one particular slum. It was the Russia in that social class. The size of Central Park, yet held 1.2 million people. people, Ms. Hayes said, were “There were little kids playing in the sewage. That restless, knowing something was image has remained with me,” said Emmy. changing, but mostly unaware Environmental Club cont. The last day, the students took their time to simply about what was happening. The swap more stories with the students and learn from each other. “The goodbyes were really sad, but we people did not want to change, as exchanged emails so we could stay in touch,” change is often a very difficult Aside from the biodome, the remembered Emmy. process. Summerfolk shows how Environmental Club will sell the That night, Emmy, the other kids, Mrs. Martinelli and these people came through these school- grown vegetables, herbs and Ms. Steger said their goodbyes, thanked the brothers changes. flowers at the Davis Park Farmer’s for letting them stay in their house, and departed. Market, plan and host Earth Week When I asked Emmy how this trip changed her life, she Summerfolk was chosen to be one celebrations, and continue the responded, “It made me want to do more. I want to of the performances for La Salle recycling program in school. participate in the rice bowl collections and I’ll always be aware now.” Emmy also wants to tell people who because of the ability to cast a large are interested in next year’s trip to definitely do it. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment number of students in the “Prepare yourself and be grateful for what you have,” production, Ms. Hayes explained, of the Environmental club “is creating she advises. I asked Emmy if she had actually stayed and because it is very different a group that has fun while creating in contact with any of the Kenyan kids. “I have from other performances which positive change for the environment” through email and facebook. Usually we just talk says Mr. DeMaria, “not to mention a will go on. It also has much about school and what’s going on with our friends and beautiful garden where many faculty, the activities we do” she told me. The trip really educational value as it is historical staff, and students can use for class and created lifelong friendships. If you are interested in as well as sure to be extremely simply to take a break from our fast this year’s Kenya trip or next year’s, contact Mrs. entertaining and enjoyable. The paced lives. I always ask if the energy I Martinelli or Ms. Steger for details. script was cut to fit La Salle’s high am using and the waste I am creating school environment. The only are balanced by what I am trying to larger change which had to be accomplish.” made, however, was to adjust the length of the script, since the If a La Salle student wanted to make an original drama was so long. environmental difference, that student can come up with a plan to address his/ Did You Know?: Energy Efficient Summerfolk is in the hands of Ms. her own “green” concerns and can bring that idea to the Environmental club. lightbulbs must be disposed of Hayes, Ms. Cerros and Mr. Haynes All Lasallian students interested in the properly. You may drop them off at —Ms. Hayes says that, along with environment are encouraged to join the any Walmart or The Home Depot working with over 40 students, Environmental club. Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1 United Nations Gets a New remains a major concern that requires President of the General Assembly new and effective methods from this session to be able to tackle it and achieve by Aubrey Curran sustainable economic growth and development worldwide. Every session the U.N’s General Assembly posts This past summer, June 10, 2009, the U.N unified goals that every member works towards General Assembly celebrated the beginning of meeting. Based on Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki’s its 64th session. As tradition, the U.N held acceptance speech, this session will be no elections for a new President among the different. There are several issues that Dr. Treki Ambassadors. This year’s President-elect is has addressed that will take the full concentration Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki. of the U.N to meet. There is no doubt about it- Dr. Treki holds one of the most impressive Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki will most certainly be résumés in the entire Assembly, which leaves an orderly President, that hopefully will be the no question as to why he has been chosen first President to lead the completion of all of the among the rest of the Ambassadors. Since goals to the Assembly’s consent. 2004, he has been Libya’s Secretary of African “We should work together to avert war through the Union Affairs, a committee in which he was administration of justice in order to safeguard human lives and preserve human dignity. The only war worth relentlessly fighting, one of the co-founders. Previously he has also with the participation of all, is that against fatal diseases, served as Libya’s Permanent Representative, chaired the General Assembly’s committee of Decolonization, and on the U.N Commission on Human Rights. In 1982 Dr. Treki made his first step towards becoming the U.N Rhode Island President when he served as its V.P during the 37th session. Born in Misrata, Libya, in 1938, he is no No “Columbus Day” at Brown stranger to hardships that his country faces in the midst of a troubling continent. Dr. Treki by Emma Cotter has played a significant role in the creation of the African Union and has been directly This past weekend marked the first official “Fall involved in mediating several conflicts in Weekend” at Brown University. Last spring, the Africa, notably in the Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, university faculty voted to end the institution’s and Djibouti, as well as in other parts of the observance of Columbus Day because of world, such as Herzegovina, Cyprus, and the Christopher Columbus’ violence against Native Philippines. Dr. Treki holds a bachelor’s Americans. This issue had been argued since degree in history from Garyounes University in 2008, and was far from a unanimous decision. Benghazi, Libya, and a doctorate in political Initially, students advocating the cause wanted to history from Toulouse University in Toulouse, have “Fall Weekend” on a different weekend than France. He is fluent in Arabic, English and Columbus Day, but the Brown board did not French, and is married with four children. permit that because it would inconvenience In his acceptance speech, Dr. Treki Brown faculty who had children with Columbus commended his fellows Assembly members Day vacations. for retaining the Universal Declaration of Student-led protests and petitions are what Human Rights as adopted after the Second sparked the re-naming of the holiday weekend. World War. However he also noted that However, not all Brown students backed the although its principles are significant, there is a decision. Talk-show host John DePetro need for reformation. The original Declaration organized a protest which took place on of Human Rights, as well as the composition Columbus Day and was attended by around one of the Security Council, were both created hundred people. A Brown senior, and leader of when the General Assembly held 50 members. the College Republicans, described the Now holding 192, there is a need to organize movement as “political correctness gone too far,” and construct a more modified Assembly. Dr. and believes that Columbus Day should be Treki also mentioned the Assembly’s need to recognized because Columbus brought European address the issues of climate change in this tradition to the Americas, which eventually led to session, an issue that will indeed affect every the founding of our nation. nation in the world. The economic crisis also

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Rhode Island GOVERNOR’S BUDGET-SAVING PLAN CAUSES UNION UPROAR by Michael Danielewicz Carcieri’s action the “one-thousand that Council 94, by an overwhelming margin, PROVIDENCE, RI: Members of state- layoff card,” pointing out that he is using refused to accept Carcieri’s deal. Carcieri’s worker unions have been in an uproar “…some familiar plays…” in taking response was firm and quick: “This is it.” There over the past month as a result of such steps. The governor had previously would be, according to the governor, no more Governor Donald Carcieri’s new plan to attempted to eliminate around a negotiations, although other unions would be lay off one thousand state workers. This thousand state jobs in 2007. encouraged to accept the proposal. Layoffs strategy arose after the governor’s plan to By September 12th, Council 94 and would proceed as planned. The governor’s office close all state offices for twelve days – also announced agreements with a number of without pay for the workers, in order to Governor Carcieri had reached a tentative agreement that eliminated the other state-worker unions. Since Carcieri’s close part of the state’s $68 million refusal to return to negotiations, Council 94 had budget gap – failed in early September. threat of layoffs and shutdown days. Instead, there were to be eight one day agreed to allow its members to vote on the Upon hearing that the State Supreme governor’s plan; informational meetings have Court had issued a temporary stay on the pay reductions for all state workers in 2010 and four more in 2011, and a pay taken place and the final votes were counted on closures, Carcieri reported that there was October 6th. Members of Council 94 came to “no option” remaining but layoffs. raise would be tabled for six months. Carcieri claimed that this move was “not agree, by a substantial margin, to Carcieri’s deal Governor Carcieri proposed the layoff of a victory,” but noted that this deal would and the governor promptly responded that he 1000 state workers – in order to save the produce the same results in terms of “appreciate[d] the willingness and understanding state from “financial ruin.” The action savings as the proposed shutdown days. of the state employees for choosing to be partners would have been based on the most Walsh agreed that although the deal was in managing our way through this economic recently hired state employees – not not perfect, it was probably the best crisis.” counting rank or union status – according choice in terms of compromise. Smallest State... to Carcieri. Joseph Peckham, acting director of Council 94, the American Frank Ciccone, head of Laborers Longest name? Federation of State, County & Municipal International Local 808, which does not Employees, said that the governor’s plan require a membership vote, endorsed by Kelsey Mancini “shows disrespect to the Courts as well as the new agreement, noting that it was state workers” and called it a “threatening better than layoffs. Leaders of other action.” J. Michael Downey, president of unions felt that Carcieri “…[couldn’t] One of our claims to fame here in Little Rhody is be trusted,” while Downey agreed to that we are the smallest state with, ironically, the Council 94, went on to claim that the longest official name: The State of Rhode Island governor was “…just spoiling for a fight.” put the plan to a vote as soon as a written version was released. and Providence Plantations. However, recently Both sides of the argument, however, there has been a push to drop the “and Providence showed a willingness to negotiate, More problems arose over the Plantations” due to the fact that many believe the although Downey claimed that Carcieri’s following weeks as disputes over the title conjures up images of slavery, while “strident” language was not conducive to language of the agreement were opponents of the change feel that it is unnecessary such talks. debated. State leaders, meanwhile, to rewrite history. Very few state workers were willing to called talks “productive,” but continued On June 25, 2009, the state legislature voted comment about the layoffs shortly after to plan for the layoffs in case the almost unanimously (70-3) to let the residents of their September 4th announcement. One alternative plan failed. Council 94 sent Rhode Island decide if a name change should take the governor a proposal written in a place. Historically, Roger Williams named his worker from the State Health Department, colony “The State of Rhode Island and Providence however, claimed that Carcieri was “… different manner, but received no immediate response. The flexibility of Plantations” due to the agricultural prominence of taking it out on the wrong people,” those the area that was the basis of its economy. At the who could not afford to lose their jobs. Carcieri’s proposal to move state time, the word “plantation” was used to describe Carcieri, for his part, noted that “…the workers around from agency to agency, any farming settlement regardless of whether fair thing would be to ask everyone to job to job, and union to union continued slaves were involved or not. This is not to say that take a little bit of a cut for this year and to pose a great barrier for the unions to Rhode Island did not have a history of slavery as help us through…” the state’s difficult overcome. well as agriculture. In colonial Rhode Island, merchants were high on the class scale, and many times. On September 24th, it was announced Robert Walsh of the National Education cont. p. 7 Association of Rhode Island called - 4 - Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1 Right Horn by Menas Woloohojian

The debate over the issue of health come from somewhere. Furthermore, health insurance than doctors, and there care reform has caused much heat The Lewin Group, an independent are about 47 million people who do not in Washington over the past research firm owned by United Health, have health insurance. Under the summer. Liberal Democrats have has analyzed the economics of the President’s health care plan, these 47 supported President Obama’s President’s plan, and has concluded that million people would be put into the proposed health care plan, but most employers would have to pay an system and would be seen by this limited Republicans and certain moderate average of $300 more per worker to number of doctors, resulting in longer Democrats (known as Blue Dogs) provide employees with health care; waiting periods for office visits, routine have shown their opposition to the employers will make up this cost by procedures, medical treatments, and possibility of a government increasing the prices on products and surgeries. President Obama has also said takeover of the health care system. services for which consumers pay, and that illegal aliens will not be covered The American people have also certain employers may even terminate under the bill. While this is a fact, voiced their disapproval of the the jobs or cut the salaries of select approximately 15 million illegal aliens President’s plan across the country workers in order to save money. The would be insured if granted amnesty. in the form of “tea parties” and Lewin Group has also stated that the Ultimately, this would lead to an overload town hall meetings. With the plan will cost $2.4 trillion over the next of the system. And what about death Democratic Party having a 10 years, a statement which agrees with panels? Would they exist? Of course filibuster-proof majority in both Geithner’s analysis. there is not going to be a group of people houses of Congress, it is interesting who decides who lives and who dies. to wonder why the bill has not been Also, many Americans have become There would be groups, however, that easily passed. The issues anxious that a government-run health choose who has access to procedures, and surrounding health care include care system in the United States would these decisions could make the difference adding more money to the deficit, entail the rationing of health care, and between life and death. that the overall quality of care would be access and affordability to the new Finally, a majority of the American people care, and the infamous “death diminished. The questions Americans have asked are: “Will I be able to are angry at the ways in which the Obama panels.” Let’s look into what’s got Administration and Congress have everybody riled up, shall we? choose my own doctor?”; “How long will I have to wait to see my doctor?”; handled the discussion of the health care During his campaign for the “Can I still keep my own health care bill. The most significant reason for this presidency, Barack Obama insurance provider?” The President has anger stems from the White House’s promised affordable health care addressed these questions in his failure to make clear the major points of reform that would not add a single speeches over the past weeks. President the bill. The health care bill is about penny to the then sub-trillion dollar Obama has said that Americans will be 1,000 pages in length, and not many deficit. This promise increased able to choose which doctors they see, Americans will be able to understand support for Obama and helped him and will be able to keep their current 1,000 pages of legislative jargon. win the presidency. However, insurance providers. What is not being Additionally, not all politicians in President Obama’s Secretary of the said, though, is that other factors may Washington have read the bill, but have Treasury, Timothy Geithner, has make keeping one’s current insurance still stated their opinions on whether or stated that the federal deficit of the provider and choosing one’s doctors not the bill should be passed. A perfect United States will increase to at more difficult. The health care bill example is found in Congressman John least seven trillion dollars during requires private insurance companies to Conyers Jr., a firm supporter of the bill, the next four years, and that the cover every person who is sick. This is who had asked, “What good is reading the debt has the potential to rise to nine understandable, but these companies bill if it’s 1,000 pages?” Despite the anger trillion dollars or higher through the must pay for routine procedures such as displayed by Americans, President Obama added cost of the President’s health colonoscopies and ultra-sounds as well. and other liberals such as Nancy Pelosi care bill. Currently, people are With millions of people having these and Harry Reid wanted to rush the passing worried that they will see an procedures every day, most health care of the bill before the Congressional increase in their taxes to help pay companies will have no other choice but August recess. This has made many for this debt. Several weeks ago, to go out of business. The result is that people question if the Administration’s Timothy Geithner confirmed these Americans will be forced to turn to the commitment to fulfilling leftwing worries when he told ABC News’ government for their health insurance ideology trumps the necessary and George Stephanopoulos that due to a dearth of private health care responsible analysis and debate by all Americans would most likely face providers. As far as rationing goes, let’s members of Congress on such a sweeping tax increases. This is quite look at it logically. Today, there are a piece of legislation. predictable because, after all, the much greater number of patients with There is no disagreement amongst money to decrease the deficit has to elected officials and the American people

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Right Horn cont. By Kevin Diffily tactics to gain opposition to the President's/ Congress's bills, and the vote has been delayed America has spent the many times because of this. What seems to be that the health care system past four months or so feuding about a subject that the favorite argument is "Death Panels." must be reformed. The was raised decades ago and still has not been "Death Panels" are essentially counselors questions are: how much resolved: health care reform. Currently, all whom senior citizens would meet with every reform; how quickly will American citizens who wished to be insured must five years or so in order to check for any it be implemented; and purchase health insurance from private companies medical conditions, as well as to plan for the what will it cost? A such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield or United remainder of their lives. They have no say in rasmussenreports.com HealthCare if they wish to have health insurance. when a person dies (euthanasia is illegal, so poll shows that 56% of In concept, this seems like a good idea. However, this argument makes no sense whatsoever), voters are opposed to the reality is that not all citizens can afford health and they have no authority to determine the President Obama’s health insurance and are therefore forced to cover very "worthlessness" of a human being. Another care plan, and that 44% of expensive medical bills without any sort of absolutely false notion is that Obama is turning these voters strongly assistance. Also, the fact that there are no the country "socialist" because he is oppose the bill. 43% of regulations or restrictions on these private implementing an idea that some socialists from voters favor the bill, but insurance corporations allows them to monopolize the past included in their plans. But socialism only 24% strongly support specific geographic regions, and charge whatever means Government ownership and regulation the new legislation. they please for coverage that is often extremely of business. The last time I checked, we still President Obama and the limited or cut off because of a "pre-existing live in a very free market system, where Democrats should pay condition." Generally, just about all Americans corporations are allowed to run rampant and careful attention to this agree that this problem must be fixed, and that all monopolize the country. In a socialist country, strong sentiment against Americans should be able to receive affordable and this could never happen, and simply providing the current proposed comprehensive health care coverage. Our health care for citizens does not mean that we health care plan. In light neighbors to the North get free coverage on will become socialist at all. of this sentiment, the plan everything. Most countries in Europe have, over The President's bill will not cover should be altered, scaled time, adopted similar systems of "Universal" or undocumented immigrants (obviously, since down, and perhaps National Health Care- a system that provides they are not citizens of the U.S.), nor will it implemented over a coverage for all citizens, thus eliminating force taxpayers to fund abortions. Abortions period of years. The expensive medical bills. will remain privately financed affairs. The only failure of the Obama We have similar systems here is the U.S.: real issues with the prospect of nationalized Administration and the government-run programs like MediCare or health care is what kind of effect it would have Democrats in Congress to MediCaid. Unfortunately, both of these programs on the Federal Deficit, which is already at an listen to the voices of the have not been quite as successful in recent years, all time high. For many Americans, especially majority of Americans on and as a result, many people who were formerly on the left, the matter of protecting and this issue will no doubt covered by them have had to resort to living with sustaining human life is far more important result in a steep price to no health care provisions whatsoever. President than the prospect of going further into be paid at the polling Obama's plan clearly has roots in these original monetary debt. Some also raise a religious stations in the 2010 systems, but extends coverage even further by argument that we should be bound to feel midterm elections. The promising healthcare to all citizens for more compassion for those who suffer because they end result may be that affordable prices. Obviously, there has been tons of cannot afford health care, and should realize health care reform will controversy on this topic: whether it is about he that fiscal worries are second-priority at best. never be realized. so-called "Death Panels," the potential effect that Unfortunately, the U.S. is heavily influenced increasing health care coverage would have on by major corporations, such as the insurance taxpayers, the Federal Deficit, and Social Security, companies, so the things that matter the most or whether or not the President's implementation of will more than likely be portrayed as things a policy that is similar to one that socialists have that matter the least. Health care reform is a advocated is necessarily a bad thing. necessary, whether it be through a government- Most people on the "left," or Liberal, side run Public Option, or just through regulations of the political spectrum agree that health care imposed upon the greedy corporate insurance should be government-run, that all individuals providers. should be required to have it (similar to car insurance), and that every American citizen should qualify. but hindrance has come in plentiful amounts from the "right," or Conservative side. Many of these leaders have tried to use scare

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Smallest State Cont. New Teachers of them made their assets through the slave trade. It can be said that slavery was certainly pervasive in colonial America. Nonetheless, the institution of slavery is not what led to the “plantation” in the state’s name. By Kaleigh Crowell Experts have contrasting views on the topic. Stanley Lemons, professor emeritus of history at RIC, believes that changing the name would ultimately be a discredit Joining our LaSalle community this year are three new to Williams whose government tried to pass laws to prevent the servitude of whites, blacks, and natives alike. teachers, Mrs. Andrews, Ms. Conti, and Mrs. Bello. So far Representative Joseph Almeida, the sponsor of the bill they have been warmly welcomed and have had successful permitting a statewide referendum on the issue, transitions into our school. To help us all make the newest expresses his sentiments, “It's high time for us to members of our teaching staff feel welcome, we asked them recognize that slavery happened on plantations in Rhode about a little personal information to get to know them better. Island and decide that we don't want that chapter of our history to be a proud part of our name." Mrs. Andrews is returning from a year off of spending There is no right or wrong way to feel about the highly time with family and friends and is currently teaching three debatable topic. Clearly, we will have to take it to the sections of geometry .2A, two sections of algebra 2, and polls and see how the citizens feel. trigonometry .1 here at LaSalle. She has taught at Moses Brown School and Roger Williams University, and she received her Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University and her Master of Arts in Teaching from Providence College. Mrs. Andrews says she always wanted to become a teacher and enjoyed math while at Brown University. She was a very conscientious student when she was in school and was involved in sports, clubs, and student council. The favorite part about her job is seeing her students everyday and working along side a very knowledgeable staff. In her early years of teaching she coached Varsity golf and still likes playing the sport today. She also enjoys knitting, kayaking, and bicycling with her family. Ms. Conti is coming to us from Johnston High School and is teaching Italian to freshman and sophomores. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Providence College. Ms. Conti always wanted to be a teacher, but did not know what she wanted to teach. In high school she was inspired by her Italian teacher and decided that was the subject for her. She enjoyed school when she was younger and was very involved in clubs and on the cheerleading squad. Her favorite part about her job is teaching the basics to younger students and giving them a foundation. Her interests are everything Italian and Hispanic including cultures and traveling. Mrs. Bello taught 5th grade in West Palm Beach and now teaches Spanish to freshman, sophomores, and juniors at the academy. She received her degree in teaching from Assumption College in Worchester, MA. She always wanted to become a teacher. When she was younger, she wanted to teach math, but decided in high school that she wanted to teach Spanish. She enjoyed sports and theatre in school and her favorite part about this job is the welcoming staff who have been very friendly. She also says she is obsessed with New Kids on the Block.

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By Nicole Capobianco

The La Salle Girl’s volleyball team The La Salle Rams Football recently accomplished a team has gotten off to a steady phenomenal feat, as they won their beginning. They join only East 50th game in a row by beating the Providence at 4-0 for the start Woonsocket Villanovans. The streak of the 2009 season. Seven starters have returned on offense this dates back to the 2007 season, and the girls have the season and five starters have returned for the defense. The Rams chance to make this season their third straight hosted the Shea Raiders on September 13th where quarterback undefeated campaign. In addition to household, Luke Francis completed 5 of 9 passes for a total of 111 yards upperclassman names like Kelly Allin, Jess Burr, including a 47 yard pass to wide receiver Lenny Solitro. Will Christine Conte, and Sarah Ackley, the Lady Rams Deffley led the defense with 9 tackles, and Corey Fossa and Dave have a talented core of younger players who will look Hanson had fumble recoveries. The Rams left the field with a 43-8 to not only make contributions this season, but in the win. Week two provided a shut out at North Kingstown with a next few years as well. Several standouts to date have score of 34-0. Brandon Gomes completed 3 passes for a total of 60 been Sara Poor, Claire Denault, Kaitlyn Boer, Katrina yards. Other power receivers included Kadeem Kushimo, and Rachiele, and Kennedy Rachieles. However, La Salle Jared Hopkins. On defense, Luke Branchard had an interception also lost several important players from last year’s state and Peter Ashby brought the quarterback 12 yards up the field with championship squad, so the younger players and the his two sacks. Week three was La Salle’s homecoming against veterans will have to fill some big shoes in the early Rogers of Newport. The Rams struggled in the first half, where stages of this season. With an important game against the game lay scoreless. The leading rusher was Joshua Rodin with rival East Providence looming, Ackley, one of the 80 yards who also brought one in for a touchdown. The Rams team’s quad-captains, discussed the rebuilding process. other touchdown was a pass to Jared Hopkins and La Salle “Losing so many seniors [from last year’s] starting finished the game with a 14-0 win. La Salle traveled to Portsmouth lineup,” she says, “Some teams and coaches think of on Friday October 2nd for their fourth game of play. Defensively, this year as a rebuilding year for us. We don’t think of La Salle was strong and was led by Nick Sturgis, who ended the it that way. We know we just have to work a little game with 8 tackles and 2 sacks of the quarterback. Dave Hansen harder, and pick up our intensity.” The Lady Rams had an interception with a 25-yard return. The leader in the have obviously been successful in that regard thus far, receiver’s column was Brandon Gomes with 6 completed passes as they remain undefeated. When asked about the for 87 yards and one touchdown. Kadeem Kushimo ran 86 yards prospects of this team’s success, Ackley said “there's a on a kickoff return for another touchdown. Luke Francis ran in two lot of pressure on us, especially with our record. But more, along with a completed field goal from kicker Peter we just need to take one game at a time, one match at a Picerelli. Mike McDermott completed 3 of 4 point after kicks to time, one point at a time.” The key to this team’s make the final score 30-13. Most recently, the Rams overpowered success will clearly be hard work, determination, and their rival Hendriken but lost the next week against Bridgewater. sheer will- and if they can continue playing with these This Friday the Rams will take on Cranston West. values in mind, the chances that La Salle will soon see another trophy added to its already abundantly-stuffed case will increase exponentially.

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Clubs by David Villiard

La Salle Academy offers a very diverse each year. Technology: range of clubs and activities that cater to Environmental Club- Moderators: Mrs. American Computer Science League- a diverse range of interests and hobbies. McGee and Mr. DeMaria- The Moderator: Mr. Karewa- The American During a time when many schools are Environmental Club focuses on Computer Science League is a rigorous and cutting back on activities, La Salle is sustainability, developing a garden in the challenging competition involving computer bucking the trend and expanding. The school and the upkeep of the quality of programming. following clubs and activities can help grounds at and around La Salle. Computer Club- Moderators: Mr. Schnell you get to know what you are interested Jazz Band- Moderator: Mr. Brouillard- and Mr. Laroche- Computer Club is for in. Jazz Band is an ensemble that teaches students who like technology and want to and develops the qualities of jazz music. explore aspects of the Internet, Web pages, Sports: La Salle Chorus- Moderator: Mrs. and applications from the simple to the most Fencing Club- Moderator: Mrs. Fontes- La Salle Chorus is for anyone. It advanced. It is available to beginners and Cawthorn- This club teaches the art of involves singing. pros alike. fencing, which involves skill, agility, co- Lasallian Youth- Moderators: Mrs. Photography Club- Moderator: Mr. Connors- oridination, and concentration. It Donahue-Lynch, Mr. Albanese, Mr. Explores framing, lighting, stop use, still competes at a tournament in Warren. Daley, and Mr. Reilly. Lasallian Youth is photography, ASA film speed, and Ski Club- Moderator: Mrs. Donahue- a group of students who represent the developing. Lynch- Goes to places such as Stratton, school and its morals. Lasallian Youth is Robotics Club- Moderator: Mr. Day- Vermont, Sunday River, Stowe, Okemo, involved in numerous activities to help Robotics Club teaches students a wide range and Red Fox Inn at Smuggler’s Notch. those in need. of skills to help them deal with a problem, or Surf Club- Moderator: Ms. Doyle- La Societa Italiana- Moderator: Mr. task, and work as a team and to create a Works on honing skills and development Papitto - La Societa Italiana helps functional robot. in a relaxing environment. students understand the culture and Yearbook- Moderators: Mr. Watson and Ms. language of Italy. Carpenter- Works on making the yearbook. Model Legislature- Moderator: Mr. Consists of photographers, and organizers. Languages and Culture: Carpenter- Models the activities of the RI Alliance Francaise-Moderator: Mrs. State Legislature. McVay-Alliance Francaise participates in Pep Band- Moderator: Mr. Hajian- A Economic: activities involving the French language band group which plays at various Debate Club- Moderator: Mrs. Cameron- and culture along with other schools. spirited activities. Focuses on public speaking and Art Club- Moderator: Mrs. Ricci- The Pro-Life- Moderators: Mrs. Martinelli argumentation. Art Club is for students who enjoy art and Mrs. Misiaszek- Pro-Life has many Global Concerns- Moderator: Mrs. Donahue- and hone their creative abilities in a nice, activities supporting human life. Lynch- Global Concerns promotes human relaxing setting that caters to a wide Social Concerns Committee- Moderators: rights. variety of art types and provides plenty Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Martinelli- Havard Model United Nations-Moderators: of supplies. Social Concerns is part of La Salle Youth Mr. Carty and Mrs. Cameron-Intense Celtic Arts Club- Moderator: Mr. that focuses on serving the poor. competition in which only a few students are Connors- The Celtic Arts Club offers Spanish Club- Moderator: Ms. Wrona- selected and they then represent an assigned students a chance to explore the world of Spanish Club gives students a chance to country at a model of the United Nations. Celtic music, arts, and dances. learn about the Spanish culture and Meant to give insight into the United Concert Band- Moderator: Mr. language. Nations. Brouillard- For students who can play SPÜN- Moderators: Ms Krause and Mr. Mock Trial- Ms Murphy- Mock Trial is a any type of instrument. Limited to 40 Russell- SPÜN is a club that meets club where students are given a contrived students. weekly to read and discuss poetry written trial, and they must take the roles of lawyers, Dance Club- Moderators: Ms. Hayes and by students and literary figures. witnesses, etc... then represent their case to a Mrs. Morsilli- Dance club meets all year SADD- Moderator: Mr. Albanese and real judge in a real courtroom. and performs at various school activities. Ms. Brown- SADD stands for Students Drama and Stage Crew- Moderator: Ms. Against Destructive Decisions. Academic: Hayes and Ms. Cerros- The Drama and String Ensemble- Moderator: Mr. Hull- Academic Decathlon-Moderator: Mrs. Stage Crew put on three productions String Ensemble is for students who play Chapman- The Academic Decathlon is a a stringed instrument. vigorous and challenging competition

- 11 - Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1 Technologies Clubs cont. That “Unite” May involving A-C level students. The main Keep Us Apart event of this group is the super quiz. If the are, in some circumstances, unnecessary. group wins on the state level then they move Emailing, Facebook, Twitter, onto nationals. by Kaleigh Crowell Anatomy Apprentices- Moderator: Mrs. MySpace, AIM, computer games, texting, Sturgis- The Anatomy Apprentices club online products, video chats, etc, are the consists of anatomy and physiology students culprits behind our changing behavior. only. The students here work with mannequins Humans are said to be the most intelligent life and clay and try to create the muscles, Although they help us keep track of old friends form in the Universe, but are we letting cardiovascular and nervous system and attach and may be more convenient than actually it to the mannequin. machines take over? Technology is very calling someone, these sources of connection Architecture Club- Moderator: Mr. DeMaria- helpful and we use it everyday. We can do The Architecture Club introduces students to take away the sense of human interaction. things faster and more efficiently. Many architecture and sustainable design. Sometimes we forget that we aren’t actually Book Club- Moderator: Mrs. Trissler- Book however believe some of the technological looking at a person; it’s only a computer Club is for students who enjoy reading books wonders we use are getting the best of us. Our are chosen by consensus. screen. We don’t get that same warm feeling world is constantly changing and so are the Creative Learning Community- Moderators: when we’re standing in front of a family Mrs. J. Ricci and Mrs. Trissler- The Creative people in it, but perhaps not for the best. Are Learning Community focuses on the member having a conversation, and it is not as we growing too dependent on these inventions? contributions of world languages. fun as talking to a friend when you’re not Forensics Club- Moderator: Mr. Lakeland- Are they taking away our reflective time with actually next to them. Forensics Club explores latest technology ourselves and driving ourselves to neglect the used in forensic science. These devices can cause frustration sense of real life? PEGASUS 10-12- Moderator: Mrs. and anger when the computer is running slow Maggiacomo- For extremely gifted students Technology is a wonderful thing. It or the phone isn’t working, but on the other participating in a vigorous course of study. makes our days run smoother and give us less The RamPage (newspaper) - Moderator: Mr. hand, if your connection source is running fine to worry about. It helps us keep in touch with Tanski – The RamPage consist of many “networking” can start to get addicting. different students working together. There are family in friends whether it’s a video chat or a Overall, these different ways of connecting can writers, editors, and lay-out editors all simple phone call to say “hello.” We can working to get the school newspaper out. cause unnecessary stress and can start getting capture a special moment with a picture or Science Olympiad Rhode Island- Moderator: unhealthy for your hands, eyes, and mind. Ms. Steger and Mr. Lakeland- The Science video and keep those memories forever. Olympiad is a competition that consist of 15 I believe technology is a fantastic We can also use our technology to members in all grades, who participate in thing, but looking at what is written above various scientific activities. help people in need around the world. For helps me realize that we do not need to revolve Philosophy Club- Moderator: Mr. Kavanagh- example, there is a phone company ad on the Strives for wisdom and talk abut existence. our lives around it. You do not have to be a television. The carrier of that phone company Luddite, but you should be aware of how many As you can see La Salle Academy has a is the head of a major shoe business and every hours a day you spend staring at a computer very large number of clubs and activities, and time they sell a pair of shoes they donate a pair the list just keeps on expanding each year. screen. Instead of taking a quiz on Facebook, to underprivileged children. Without this watch a sun set, instead of leaving a voicemail, phone or internet connections with these visit a friend, and say to your loved ones “I people, this would not be possible. love you,” in person, instead of texting “ily.” I think it’s great to use technology for These small changes will help humans get all of the reasons above, but in this day in age, more out of life and bring back a little extra different types of technology and software are sense of reality. being introduced to us that do not benefit our lives, but merely pass the time. These I believe

- 12 - Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1 NFL/NCAA Football the division. If only they still had Steve McNair. The Jaguars are nothing. Maurice Jones-Drew is good but that team has an upset they drop the ball. Right now, by Patrick George nothing else on offense and a shell of a their best player is Fred Jackson. defense. Buffalo will always be a pitiful team to Every year the fans of football, me. AFC WEST: 1) Chargers, 2) Broncos, 3) including myself, are blessed with a Chiefs, 4) Raiders great season. Whether your team is AFC NORTH: 1) Steelers, 2) Ravens, succeeding or struggling, you have to 3) Bengals, 4) Browns I doubt anyone will disagree with these predictions. This is the least competitive be entertained by what’s going on in The Steelers are always a great team. division this season. The Chargers are the the football world. This past NFL Hate them or love them, you have to best in every category in this division. offseason was interesting. Many key respect them. Troy Polamalu’s injury They have the best QB, RB, and defense. transactions and team additions will set them back but Mike Tomlin They will dominate and coast through occurred such as Terrell Owens, Brett knows how to motivate his team and their schedule. Just for the record, Shawn Favre (surprise), Jay Cutler, Matt make them even stronger. Merriman and Tila Tequila would make a Cassel, and more. Don’t forget about Roethlisberger gets better and better crazy couple. The Broncos have surprised the retirements, coaching changes, every season. They are struggling but everyone with their unbeaten start to the and the stellar draft class. But the big they’ll be number one. The Ravens are season. I guess Josh McDaniels isn’t crazy question that New Englanders face is still a threat despite the loss of Rex after all? Their defense is better but Kyle “How will Tom Brady perform this Ryan. They still have an aggressive Orton is horrible. They can’t succeed the season after his injury?” Here is a defense that can stop any force. Their whole year with that clown. The Chiefs closer look at the NFL teams, my offense lacks consistent receivers and lost their best player, Tony Gonzalez, but predictions, and thoughts: running backs but Flaaco is pretty gained a new best player, Matt Cassel. impressive. They will make the AFC EAST: 1) Patriots, 2) Jets, 3) Cassel was a miracle worker in New playoffs. The Bengals are still the Dolphins, 4) Bills England because we had the goods. The Bengals. Palmer is a big question mark Chiefs only have Larry Johnson, who As Patriots fans (as any Lasallian on the offense and Mr. Ochocinco is hates his team. The Chiefs are still a poor should be), we should know that we always holding the team back. If they team. I have nothing positive to say about won’t be perfect. Brady has started didn’t have Cedric Benson this season, the Raiders so I’m going to move on. off shaky this season and that is a I would make them last in the division. definite concern. Don’t expect to see The Browns are bad, and so is Brady NFC EAST: 1) Giants, 2) Eagles, 3) the same numbers you saw in 2007. I Quinn. That’s all I have to say. Cowboys, 4) Redskins expect us to play like we did earlier in the decade. Our youthful defense AFC SOUTH: 1) Colts, 2) Texans, 3) Deciding between the Giants and Eagles is must step up now that we lost our Titans, 4) Jaguars difficult. I choose the Giants because they proved that even without Plaxico they can best defensive leaders (Tedy Bruschi, This division is interesting. Once again, do well. They looked impressive when Rodney Harrison, and Richard I predict that the Colts will triumph they defeated the Cowboys in week 1 and Seymour). As the season progresses, despite the loss of Tony Dungy and Brandon Jacobs is a good running back. I we will improve more and more and Marvin Harrison. Let’s face it, as long have the Eagles second because there is declare our rightful spot at the top. as they have Peyton Manning, the Colts always drama in Philadelphia. Donovan The Jets have what it takes to make will perform well along with the best McNabb is a great player but something the playoffs. Rex Ryan is trying to TE-WR duo in the league (Reggie always seems to get in his way each install the Ravens defense into his Wayne and Dallas Clark). Also their season. If he stays healthy they can be team. I hate to say it, but he showed defense is solid and can make up for better than the Giants, but I think the that against us in week 2. It is rare Manning’s mistakes. The Texans are Giants have their number. The Eagles can that a rookie QB can lead a team all supposed to be the surprise team this still be top dog in the NFC, even with the the way. The rookie-phobia will year. They have a great offense with dog-killer. Both the Giants and Eagles will strike Sanchez and they will not beat Andre Johnson and Steve Slaton but go to the playoffs. The Cowboys are an the Patriots again this year. The their defense is weak. I wish for them iffy team. One game they excel and Dolphins don’t have what it takes to go to the playoffs but I just don’t see another game they get smashed. They will this year to go to the playoffs. The it happening this season. They are in a miss the playoffs this year so Romo division is stronger now and difficult conference and they will doesn’t have to worry about coming short Sparano’s “wildcat” offense can only barely miss the playoffs. The Titans in another big game. Their season go so far. Ronnie Brown and Chad were the best team in the season last highlight is having the new stadium. The Pennington won’t be causing any year, but don’t forget they have Kerry Redskins are another decent team that just surprises this year. Joey Porter can Collins for a QB. All they can do is stop talking trash. The Bills are not run. Their defense is well disciplined going anywhere even with Owens. but the Titans failed to beat anyone in cont. p. 14 Also, whenever they seem to pull off - 13 - Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1 can’t progress because of their tough is over. The Buccaneers are in a They are always competitive thanks to division. They have a solid team but rebuilding process. They have Byron their defense. For years Alabama’s like always, this division is just too Leftwich now, who hasn’t been an football program has been known for competitive. affective QB since 2005. The defense. Their quarterback, Glenn Elroy, NFC NORTH: 1) Vikings, 2) defense is strong but their division is has been successful thus far this season. Packers, 3) Bears, 4) Lions too tough for them to handle. But the most important reason for the team’s greatness is their head coach, NFC WEST: 1) Cardinals, 2) 49ers, Brett Favre is showing no sign of age Nick Saban. I am foreseeing Texas vs. 3) Seahawks, 4) Rams as he is playing solid so far. But he is Alabama in the national championship. not the real reason they are going to Unlike last year, it will be no Frankly, there isn’t too much to say win the division. The real reason is surprise to see the Cardinals perform about college football because we are Adrian Peterson. He is one the most well this season. They are clearly the used to the same teams sailing through athletic players I have seen in the best team in this division. Kurt the sport such as USC, Ohio State, Penn NFL. He will surely win the rushing Warner has two prominent wide State, LSU, Georgia, Oklahoma, and title this year. With Favre and a solid receivers. Even Steve Breaston is a Virginia Tech. But look for teams such defense, the Vikings can go a long guy to look out for. Don’t count the as Miami, Missouri, Oregon, Cincinnati, way. The Packers are another solid 49ers out. Mike Singletary has done Iowa, Auburn, and even Notre Dame to team. Aaron Rogers had many good a solid job with 49ers. When I say make an impact this season. I am not statistical games last year and so far solid, I mean not embarrassing. going to list my Top 25 knowing that this season, he has done the same. I Frank Gore and Patrick Willis make every week an upset or changes within don’t think the team has enough on this team. They haven’t won more the rankings occurs. As the season defense to win this division. They than half of their games since 2002. progresses, the picture will become will fall short of the playoffs. The Sorry San Francisco. The Seahawks clearer. Bears got better but then again, they are always a disappointment. People can’t get any worse. Any QB is better always praise Matt Hasselback but than Kyle Orton, and they stole he is always hurt. Their former Cutler from Denver. Matt Forte is a coach’s retirement makes it even good running back but I think Cutler more difficult on the team. Steven will be the main reason for their Jackson is the only reason the Rams losses this year because he has no will win games this year, but he is weapons on offense. The Lions are inconsistent. They also lost one the dead last again but atleast they ended best receivers in the game in Tory their losing streak. The only way Holt. The Rams are may be the worst they will succeed is by bribing the team in the NFL right now. See Our Next referees. Actually they don’t have To prevent any jinx on our beloved enough to do that because they spent edition for Patriots, I will exclude them from my it all on Matthew Stafford. Super Bowl prediction. I am picking Holiday NFC SOUTH: 1) Saints, 2) Falcons, the Colts to defeat the Giants at Super 3) Panthers, 4) Buccaneers Bowl 44. activities and This Falcons and Saints have two Now, let’s look at the NCAA. If Exam. study terrific offensive arsenals which will there is any guarantee in college lead them to the playoffs. Drew football this year, it’s that Florida will tips. Brees is having another spectacular dominate once again. But in their season. Since no one can match the fourth game of the year, Florida’s Saints arsenal they deserve to be 1st superhero, Tim Tebow, got knocked in the division. They don’t have a out. On that notice, Florida will lose good defense but their offense makes one or two games without him which up for it. The Falcons’ deciding gives up their National title spot. Texas factor will be Matt Ryan. Last year is the team to beat this year. I put my he proved to be a good QB. I don’t money on them winning the National see him being too consistent but with title with Colt McCoy at their helm. He Tony Gonzalez, Ryan has more is a true quarterback who has offensive aid. The Panthers have everything it takes to be an NFL pro. issues. When I say issues I mean Texas has a solid defense and enough Jake Delhomme. DeAngelo Williams offensive weapons to lead them to and Steve Smith are stars but Jake is victory. The next best team is Alabama. interception-prone. The rest of the offense does the work for him and when Jake makes a mistake the game - 14 Volume: LXXVI 1st Quartr Editon Issue: 1

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