The Falconaire volume 52- issue 3- January 2015 One Norman J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 www.mrhsfalconaire.com A Bigger Issue Than You Think Human Trafficking exploitation. ing serious harm against that person or others is Two speakers presented: Shamere McKenize, coercion, which can make someone believe that if who is a survivor of human trafficking and Detec- they don’t do something, they or a member of their tive Shawn Murphy, the head of the Monmouth family will be harmed. County Prosecutor’s office liaison on the topic. Some MRHS students passed out a paper with MRHS History teacher Mr.Nappi organized the the title of, “Human Trafficking Red Flags.” The event. “This is too big of a problem for us to ignore handout talked about ways to pick up signs on and hopefully this assembly will move us one step people who seem likely to be a victim and what closer to confront these uncomfortable realities so kind of questions to ask. McKenize stressed that we can finally end slavery worldwide,” he said. just because someone has one or two qualities, it Walkfree.org estimates that nearly 35.8 million doesn’t mean they are a victim because most pos- people are currently enslaved today and if that’s not sess multiple attributes. shocking enough, maybe the fact that human traf- 40 Holocaust and Genocide students were ficking is a $32 billion industry is. How about the surveyed; 27 people said that the assembly “opened average age of someone becoming trafficked is only their eyes” or showed them how close to home this 13? Shocked yet? problem really is. McKenize tried to make the numbers clear by MRHS senior Adin Shah said that what was comparing: Starbucks, Google, and Nike combined most shocking to him was “the way society truly do not make as much money yearly as human traf- glamorizes pimps.” ficking does. Although some people may have an idea of what Guest speaker, Shamere McKenize, addresses the MRHS student body on the subject of human trafficking. McKenize focused her talk on sex trafficking but a pimp looks like, it was made clear that they may Photo Credit: Paula Popok made sure to note that many other forms exist too. not always fit that stereotype. MRHS senior, Chel- By Paula Popok ‘15 Child labor, domestic work, and forced labor are sea Caruso, said she learned that “Traffickers could News Editor just a few more. be anyone from peers to the elderly.” On Monday, Dec. 12, the Monmouth Regional The three key elements McKenize said that de- Detective Murphy talked about how this hap- PAC held a student assembly about the problem of fine trafficking are force, fraud, and coercion. Force pens anywhere and everywhere and how he human trafficking. can involve things such as physical restraint and/ amongst many others work hard to make this no According to Google.com, human trafficking is or serious physical harm. As for fraud, that mainly longer a problem. the illegal movement of people, typically for the involves false promises, such as being promised a purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual certain amount of money for a job. Threaten- Some students were interviewed after the assembly; this is what they had to say: David Birzin: “Be careful who you trust and you will be safe.” Taylor Hager: “It opened my eyes to a world I’ve never been exposed to.” Anthony Escalona: “I am now more aware that it occurs a lot in our country and that our state received a C in human trafficking prevention and awareness.” Christian Boujaoude: “It showed the amount of different cases in Eaton- town that are happening now.” Casey Gallagher: “We can do something with one tip to the police that could save hundreds of lives.” Photo Credits: Wikipedia A Successful QUIZ TIME! Serve What should your New Year’s resolution be? FBLA Volleyball Tournament By Haley Pszeniczny ‘15 3.What is your favorite food from 6.What are you looking forward to Reviews Editor Monmouth? in 2015? By Crista DeAngelis ‘15 a.Ice Cream a.Prom Staff Writer 1.You wake up late for school! What Traditions are a big part of Mon- is the first thing you do? b.Nothing b.Summer mouth Regional’s school spirit, and a. Don’t go to school c.Pizza Stick c.School Next Year the annual FBLA Volleyball Tourna- b.Look for lunch money d.Salad d.Spring Break ment is one of them. Every year right before Thanksgiving, the Future Busi- c.Do the homework you forgot to do ness Leaders of America put together a last night 4.What is your favorite app? volleyball tournament to support their d.RUN! a.Facebook club. b.Instagram On November 20th, 8 teams com- peted in the volleyball tournament. 2.At the end of the school day you c.Snapchat Advisor and business teacher Sue Wolff think... d.Twitter said it was a success. Overall, $200 was raised for FBLA. a.“I can’t wait to go home and watch The winning team, “Shake ‘N Bake”, Netflix!” 5.Who’s your favorite faculty consisted of MRHS physical educa- b.“I wish I had money for food.” member? tion teachers, Coach Turner, Coach c.“I’m so worried that I totally a.Any Gym Teacher Gottdenker, Mr. Lerman, Coach Criv- ello, and Coach Chlapowski, along with bombed that test!” b.Mr. Teeple guidance counselor Mrs. Dimezza. As d.“I’m going to stay up all night on my c.Mrs. Werner a reward, their team won breakfast computer!” d.No one Fireworks over Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, sandwhiches! Mr. Lerman said he “had a really good time”. Results: during New Year’s Eve. The second place team, “The Happy Mostly A’s- Your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise! Exercising isn’t all about losing weight; it’s about being Meals”, consisted of MRHS science teachers: Mr. Daly, Mr.Depue, Mrs. healthy too. Start this year off right by being more healthy and treating your body right to get ready for the long await- Roach; MRHS seniors Matt Vincenti ing summer! Going for a run once or week or participating in gym more can give your body the exercise it needs to and Kayla Hueston, and MRHS fresh- stay fit. man Pat Riordan. As a reward, they also won breakfast. The final score to Mostly B’s- Your New Year’s resolution should be to get a job. By working hard, you can succeed this year. Not only their game was 15-11. Kayla Hueston, will you get experience for the future, but bring in money that you need for a new car, food, or even college! This year said “for a team that was officially put is full of opportunities and you can take advantage of them! together the day of the tournament, we had really good chemistry.” Mostly C’s- Your New Year’s resolution should be to get better grades. This second half of the school year is the best The money raised from this tourna- time to get your grades up. Whether you’re an underclassman that wants to bring up your GPA or a senior hoping ment helps support FBLA and the state to get all A averages to skip out on finals, getting better grades during 2015 will definitely benefit you. Getting more competition that they will attend in late studying time or remembering to do homework can boost your grade from B’s and C’s to A’s! February. There are many costs involved in this trip which include the hotel, the Mostly D’s- Your New Year resolution should be to get more sleep. Staying up all night on your computer, watching bus, registration fee, etc. The volleyball T.V. or even doing homework is finally getting to you and can be difficult to focus in school. To beat these in school tournament pays for the “kids who naps, maybe try doing homework the day it is assigned in school to have less work to do at home. Cutting back on the wouldn’t normally be able afford to go” said Mrs. Wolff. binge watching and the Tumblr scrolling can make all the difference when trying to get a full nights rest. This year try to get some sleep to feel rejuvenated and attentive during the day to make going to school a breeze! The Falconaire Page 2 NEws January 2015 Bye Bye Honey Boo Boo TLC Cancels Popular Reality Show By James Grissman ‘15 A Publication of Opinions Editor Monmouth It has been decided; TLC has officially canceled the production of Regional High School “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.” The show followed Alana Thompson, Co-Editors in Chief a 9 year-old beauty pageant contestant who was featured on Toddlers Samara Coleman & and Tiaras, and her family in backwoods Georgia. Pooja Shah The news came after TMZ reported that June Shannon, Honey Boo Boo’s mother, was dating an old flame Mark McDaniel. McDaniel is a Advisor registered sex offender who was released from prison last March, after Dawn Collett serving a 10 year sentence for aggravated child molestation. On top of that McDaniel is allegedly the father of two of June Shannon’s children. Opinons Editor Public outcry arose when it was revealed that McDaniel reportedly Jimmy Grissman molested Shannon’s oldest daughter Anna Caldwell, when she was she is.” In an interview with Dr. Phil, Uncle Poodle, who was featured on News Editor eight and he was in a relationship with her mother.