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~Contents~ Hillside’s Sightseeing P.1 Raju the Elephant P.2 Café Talk GLOBAL GAZETTE P.3 Faculty profile P.4 Thanksgiving November, 2014 P.5 Some New Faces P.6 Hillside’s Shark Tank P.7 Ping Pong Rankings P.8 Homestays P.9 Student profiles P.10-13 Int’l Book Review P.14 Conservation Science P.15 Foods from Abroad P.16 World Mysteries ~ Global Club ~President Eric Lu & Vice P.17 President Agustin Rodriguez Int’l Trivia Teasers P.18 This club was created to foster a continued strong The Traveling Translator P.19 connection between our international students and American students and faculty. We are intent on sharing our international cultures with the Hillside population as well as learning about other cultures. Sightseeing Karachi, Pakistan Karachi 1. Karachi is the capital of the port in Pakistan and is the financial 1. province of Sindh and the largest center of the country. It is renowned city and financial capital of for its quick-paced lifestyle and Pakistan. In 1947, hundreds of hustle and bustle. There is abundant thousands of Muhajirs sought shopping and restaurants and cafes refuge in Karachi, and the abound. Socially, Karachi is known population of this city exploded. in Pakistan for its liberal attitudes origins, who typically come to Today, there are nearly 18 million and open atmosphere. Locals call it Karachi to permanently settle. people in the Pakistani capital. In the “City of Lights” and “The City 1. fact, Karachi is one of the most that Never Sleeps.” To us Karachi is an attractive rapidly growing cities in the world. westerners, that sounds an awful lot destination for many, but for It is not often considered as a like a cross between New York and westerners there are still travel popular tourist destination, but it is Paris. Perhaps, this is Pakistan’s warnings. Nevertheless, there are a city worth exploring. version of these two iconic western outdoor markets, streets filled with cities. rickshaws, food stands, clamoring Karachi is located on the coast of masses, and more. It is a city that the Arabian Sea. It has the largest Diversity is responsible for reminds one of something out of Karachi’s growth. It is a cultural melting pot that includes mixed an Indiana Jones movie. Hopefully, someday Karachi will populations of economic and political migrants along with be a safe destination for us in the West. When that day comes, book refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic, and religious your flight as Karachi is sure not to disappoint. 1. Cool Facts about Karachi Has the highest per capita income in South Asia Used to be a fishing village called “Mai Kolachi” Accounts for 65% of Pakistan’s national revenue 1. Page.1 Global Gazette Hillside School International Animal Stories Raju: The Elephant that Cried After 50 Years of Being Shackled, Elephant Cries When Rescued 1. In a late night raid that matched the planning and execution of a Seal Team 6 operation, a London-based charity called Wildlife SOS rescued an 1. elephant named Raju under the cover of darkness in Uttar Pradesh, India. Raju had been in shackles for more than 50 years after being poached as a calf and forced by his owner to beg for handouts from those passing by. The owners would take whatever money was left by tourists but cared little1. for the poor elephant. Raju had been beaten badly, had spikes driven into Raju shackled his ankles, and at times the only thing he had to eat was paper and Styrofoam. Raju also had no shelter. He was used as a prop to beg for money from dusk until dawn, and not only was he malnourished, but his nails were severely overgrown and he had abscesses around his wounds. After living a life of torture and abuse for half-a-century, and after being rescued in the late night operation, Raju cried profusely as he was being unshackled. Tears streamed down his giant face as he realized he was being freed from a life of captivity. The rescue team, which included 10 1. veterinarians and 20 forestry department officers, were horrified to see Tears of relief R aju bleeding at the ankles where spikes were driven, and also astounded to see this majestic animal experiencing such “human” emotions. For this author, the cruelty experienced by this animal at the hands of his human abusers brings into question the definitions of the words “humane” and “animal.” When great acts of kindness occur in life we use that term “humane.” On the contrary, when acts of cruelty rear their ugly heads, we tend to say that the perpetrators act like “animals.” Perhaps, we should reverse these meanings. After all, when was the last time you saw an animal imprison another creature so callously? When was the last time you saw an animal kill or torture out of sheer cruelty, jealousy, selfishness, or any other dark “human” motive? No sir! It’s us humans that engage in this type of behavior. Fortunately, we humans are capable of great acts of compassion as well, as the Wildlife SOS team proved. Raju was taken to an elephant conservation and care center in Mathura where he received emergency medical treatment and a new home. He’s doing well and, reportedly, even has a girlfriend. Well done Wildlife SOS! Perhaps there’s hope for humans after all. Raju treated after being rescued Page.2 Global Gazette Hillside School 1. Café Talk November’s 1. International Café Korean Café hosted by Mark Yang Vive Mexico Miss Baez hit it out of the park with a Café dedicated to Mexico. She prepared Mexican hot tamales and the boys came out in droves as we celebrated our neighbor to the south. Little Korea The boys enjoyed spicy Korean noodles and talked about life in the Miss Baez’ s Mexican Café Land of the Morning Calm. Vice President Mark Yang hosted the Café as the kids listened to traditional Korean songs. Brazilian Buffet The motherload of all cafes. Mrs. Ribeiro prepared some of her world famous Brazilian food in buffet style. The boys lined up in record numbers, and it “Mama Ribs” & the Brazilian Café Brazilian Buffet Line was spectacular. Can’t wait until next year! Page.3 Global Gazette Hillside School Faculty Profile Mr. Ribeiro 1. Alex Ribeiro Alex Ribeiro graduated from Salvador, Brazil to Maria Pires and believe this, Mr. Ribeiro Hillside in 2004. That day he left Francisco Ribeiro. The former, remembers once “being sent to Mr. sobbing in the arms of his advisor “Mama Ribs,” is famous in these Meyer’s office for having his ear Mr. Beecher, grateful for his time parts for her delicious cuisine that pierced.” here and proud of his she likes to share with the Hillside accomplishments. He promised student body on Diversity Day and Mr. Ribeiro loves to travel. He’s someday to return to Hillside. As special guest appearances at the been to China, Jamaica, and fate would have it, return he did. International Cafe. She and her son, Thailand and plans on visiting But not just as a visitor; this time he Alex, seem to share a close bond Europe soon. As for his long-term would be back as a faculty member. and she certainly did an excellent career plans, he enjoys being here This stellar Hillside student and job raising him as he has turned at Hillside and wants to make a decorated track star became a into a fine young man who is career in education. We would be permanent member of our Bulldog revered here. very lucky indeed to keep such a team in 2012 landing a job teaching quality member of our faculty. Fate alongside the Headmaster in Mr. Ribeiro remembers his time at might have it that someday Mr. American Government, then as a Hillside fondly. He recalls being in Beecher retires, needs a shoulder to full-time history teacher. Hillside Mr. Beecher’s American cry on, looks around the room, and has surely become a better place for Government class, playing soccer finds Alex Ribeiro to embrace. The having Mr. Ribeiro on the payroll. for Mr. Osae on the varsity team, headmaster sobs uncontrollably in and being a teammate with Junior Mr. Ribeiro’s embrace as the “Ribs,” as he is sometimes Delahoz on the school’s varsity teaching cycle at Hillside comes affectionately called, was born in basketball team. And, if you can full circle. Cool Facts about Mr. Ribeiro Met Usain Bolt the Jamaican 100 meters star Worked in Jamaica for three months Held track records at Hillside for many years 1. Usain Bolt Page.4 Global Gazette Hillside School FiguringFaculty- AnswersOut the Faculty Thanskgivings Around the World Thanksgiving is one of our big In Canada, they celebrate holidays here in the United States. Thanksgiving in October However, the holiday is not exclusively ours. Other nations 1. Ghana’s Homowo festival celebrate some form of thanks for the fall harvest as well. Here are some countries from around the world that pay tribute to Thanksgiving. In China, they have the August Moon festival 1. 1. In the USA we have a In South Korea, Chusok is turkey feast celebrated 1. 1. 1. Cool Facts about Thanksgiving • In the US, the President pardons one turkey each year • Americans eat the weight of Singapore in turkeys each year • Thanksgiving in Brazil includes an annual carnival 1. Thanksgiving in Brazil Page.5Page.5 1. Global Gazette Hillside School New Faculty Some New Faces Around Hillside 1. Miss Buzard is our talented new Mr.

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