2 March 12, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Opinion Owen Loncar looks The Town Crier asked Revere up lions on his com- teachers for their opinion on puter after school. net neutrality. Below are some Photo: April Loncar of their responses. “With the issue of net neu- trality, it seems that logi- cally Internet service providers should treat the traveling of all data the same for everyone. Frankly, I prefer reading a book or listening to music or playing guitar and watching sports as well as movies instead of surf- ing the net!” —Mr. Hernandez, 6th Math Science

“I support net neutrality to pro- tect the rights of all consum- ers. It is the responsibility of consumers to differentiate news sources and information.” Net Neutrality– Necessary? —Mr. Schepps, 7th History It may not seem like it to our generation, but neutrality ever existed. From 1996 to 2015, a the Internet is relatively new. Just because it’s free market approach was used instead. In an “I favor net neutrality. A free been around our entire lives doesn’t mean people interview with CNBC, businessman Mark Cuban and independent internet not have worked out all the kinks on how exactly insisted, “I think net neutrality is the dumbest under the control of corpora- it’s run. Currently, a big debate over whether the stuff ever. Really, the base of net neutrality is not tions is essential to our future.” Internet should be run with “net neutrality” is a technical argument, it’s not a business argu- —Mr. Anderson, consuming our country—not to mention, many ment, it’s purely and simply a demonetization of 8th Geometry Patriot households. Net neutrality was imple- a couple big companies … to me as a capitalist, mented in 2015 by Obama’s administration but it’s wrong.” He believes the regulations hurt “I am strongly in favor of net will be removed on April 23rd by the Trump competition and innovation. neutrality because the Internet administrations FCC (the Federal Communica- But net neutrality was only started because should be an open resource that tion Comity). So, what is net neutrality? ISPs had been caught interfering with the data everyone should have equal Although it’s an insanely complicated running though their pipes enough times for it access to. Internet service pro- subject, in a nutshell, to become a problem. Also, viders should provide a conduit net neutrality means that when ISPs are allowed to do to the Internet without impos- companies that bring us the We shouldn’t be neutral as they please, they can then ing any censorship or limitation Internet, called “Internet for net neutrality since we select certain companies and on the data that their access service providers” or “ISPs” charge them extra for their provides. Why should the for short, aren’t allowed to will lose a lot without it. content to be delivered at telecommunications industry play favorites with the data faster speeds, while smaller, be allowed to decide that we that crosses their networks. That is, they can’t up-and-coming companies have to settle for their should pay more for access to limit people from accessing sites that go against content being delivered at slower rates. This one web site than another web their financial or political interests. For example, gives the larger, wealthier companies an advan- site? Clearly, it empowers busi- if you want to watch “The Flash” on Netflix, the tage over the smaller ones, and this is not helpful nesses to advance profits and ISP that delivers the show to you can’t purpose- for competition or innovation. their own self-interests over the fully make it load up slowly at your home while Finally, many people have only one ISP as free flow of ideas, especially at the same time allowing a Netflix competitor’s an option where they live. If that one ISP is up if they favor web sites that movies to load up faster. All information travel- to no good, they can’t switch to another ISP for advance a certain ideologi- ing through the bandwidth needs to be treated better service. They’re stuck. For these reasons, cal agenda at the expense of equally whether you’re listening to your favorite net neutrality sets standards that create a more diverse points of view. I think song, researching a science project, or watching even playing field. that without net neutrality, a movie. With net neutrality, the government With all of the strong opposing feelings “big brother” becomes just too makes strict rules for the ISPs and enforces about net neutrality, until Congress come up powerful and can pose a threat them. Sounds fair enough, right? with a solution that is fair and both Republicans to democracy.” Well, not everyone agrees. Some argue and Democrats can appreciate net neutrality —Mr. Slavin, that the Internet functioned just fine before Net must not be taken away. —Griffin Riel 8th English March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3 TALKING HEADS Should LAUSD continue random bag checks? According to a recent L.A Times article, some activists are moti- vated to end random bag searches, while some students disagree. Patriots were asked to give their opinion on the matter. "I think LAUSD should continue random bag checks. School is somewhere you should feel safe. One thing I would change though is when these checks take place. Instead of disrupting the learning of children, these checks should happen at nutrition or lunch.”—Arya Farkhondeh, 6th Grade “LAUSD should continue random bag checks because it is essential for students’ safety, and it helps them learn that they can’t get away with breaking the rules. But, I do not think that administrators should interrupt a class unless there is an emergency.” —River Tharae, 6th Grade “I do think LAUSD should continue with random bag checks because safety should be a priority in all schools. However, they could improve it in many ways, such as checking bags during Nutrition and Lunch rather than interrupting class time.” —Sammy White, 6th Grade “LAUSD should continue with random bag checks. Even if not every search finds a dangerous object, the school never knows if someone is carrying a knife that jeopardizes many student’s lives. These bag checks really explain the phrase, ‘rather safe than sorry.’”—Talia Davood, 7th Grade TOWN CRIER POLL “I do think they should continue with random backback searches. I think they should continue With whom are you most because it ensures the safety of students by making sure they don’t bring any harmful or illegal items comfortable sharing passwords? to Paul Revere.”—Evan Grochola, 8th Grade

“No, I do not believe LAUSD should continue because of the students’ safety. Students can feel scared or attacked when going through a bag Parents/Guardians Siblings Friends Nobody check. Furthermore, after the bag check, students can feel embarrassed, ashamed, or no longer safe.” 60% 5% 10% 25% —Shayda Shafa, 8th Grade Poll of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders conducted by Maddie Glenn on Jan. 30, 2018 “Backpack checks cause too much trouble. This year and last, they opened my bag and threw everything VOLUME 62, ISSUE 3 out. I had to put everything back where it was. This took away class time for a test or a learning lesson. It makes us feel uncomfortable having an adult go through our bags.”—Naomi Benyamini, 7th Grade Published by and for the students of Paul Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center 1450 Allenford Avenue “‘Should LAUSD continue random bag Los Angeles, California 90049 checks?’ Yes. It is a very effective practice.” —Ms. Grayson, Dean Editors: Alexandra Schoettler, Member of the National Joey Chae and Maddie Glenn Scholastic Press Association Faculty Advisor: Mr. Wechsler Interviews and layout by Tala Maher 4 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 The #NeverAgain club meets for the first time Florida Shooting with Mr. Slavin in Room S3. Photo: Jordan Port Sharpens Focus On School Safety By COLE HERRON bly, sit-in, or walk-out during work hours or cealed weapons, then they could, after being while serving as an agent or representative trained, “immediately fire back if a savage In the past couple of months, stories of of LAUSD.” sicko came to a school with bad intentions.” school shootings ranging across America As Mr. Iannucci explained, “The LAUSD Trump doesn’t just have the NRA on his have been shaking up unrest in everyone, Policy on this topic is based on student side. A Washington Post-ABC News poll from government workers to young middle safety,” he said. “The District is doing what revealed that 42% of Americans agreed that and high school students, including the Pa- they feel will keep students out of trouble or if the teachers of Stoneman Douglas High triots at Revere. harm’s way. I know this sounds ironic con- School were armed, the shooting could have On Feb. 14, a shooter brought an AR-15 sidering students are trying to make schools been averted, or at least less bloody. Af- to Stoneman Douglas HighSchool in Park- safer by their actions.” ter the Sandy Hook shooting back in 2012, land, Florida, killing 17 students and injur- To ensure the safety of Revere students if around 200 teachers from Utah signed up to ing another 14. Since 1999, 31 school shoot- there is a walk-out on Mar. 14, the school has take a gun training course, free of charge. ings have taken place. 8 of these shootings revised the bell schedule for that day, with It was taught by firearm activists preaching occurred in the past two months. nutrition beginning at 10 a.m. The organizers that armed teachers were the answer. After Maya deGanyar, Revere’s student coun- of the national marches were planning walk- the recent shooting in Florida, hundreds of cil president, shared plans on her new club teachers from Butler County, Ohio, alone de- called #NeverAgain. “After the shooting cided to try a gun class as well. in Florida, we wanted to make this club so “Campus safety and the Mr. Iannucci feels differently about the that tragic events like this never happen well-being of our students has issue. “I do not believe giving teachers guns again. By informing others about world is appropriate nor do I believe it will make issues, we can help make a difference.” always been a top priority.” students safer,” he said. She added, “Gun violence, terrorism, —Principal Iannucci Ms. Kruger agrees. “I plan to be armed LGBTQ+ rights, domestic violence, reli- only with knowledge and grace. I would gious rights, ageism, human rights, pollution probably get spooked with a gun in my hand and racism are all topics we would like to and shoot myself by mistake!” discuss. We will also make posters, plan pro- Amy Mueller, the mother of a Revere tests (both in school and out), and email and eighth grader and a member of Moms De- send letters to people in Congress. Our fac- mand Action for Gun Sense in America, ulty advisor is Mr. Slavin and we will have said, “I am opposed to arming teachers. It’s the club located in S3, on Wednesdays, start- an asinine idea that would lead only to ad- ing Feb. 28.” Revere’s gates are kept locked during ditional gun violence.” She supports the idea On Mar. 7, the #NeverAgain club decid- school hours. Photo: Nicklas Johansson of student protests and has a fully-formed list ed to meet in the school auditorium instead of moves she hopes a surge of change in gun of S3. The current club topic, gun violence, control laws will result in. was to be discussed and a bigger space was outs beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting for 17 “We must vote to ensure that the citi- required. They announced that an art contest minutes, one for each Florida student killed. zens of this country are fairly represented was going to be held, with Patriots creating Ms. Cronin’s Revere Singers are plan- by our representatives,” she said. “In ad- posters against gun violence. The winning ning to honor these students on Wednesday dition we must demand that Concealed poster would be used in the next protest. by singing “Homeward Bound” by Marta Carry Reciprocity (H.R.38) does not pass. In addition to Maya, students in charge Keen. They want to protest without losing If this bill becomes law, every state’s gun of this club are eighth graders Dakota White, their privileges of culminating. laws are dictated by the state with the least London Sinclair, Sophia Motameni, Arya The lyrics include these words: If you find restrictive gun laws. We must also ban Naeim, Natasha Sukiennik, Tierney Smith, it’s me you’re missing, if you’re hoping I’ll all semi-automatic weapons. The rights Bita Rahman and Nikki Rahbarpour. return, to your thoughts I’ll soon be listen- of citizens who want the “fun” of using Many students at schools all over the ing, in the road I’ll stop and turn. weapons of war do not outrank the rights U.S. are organizing walk-outs and sit-ins “We actually sang that song last year,” of children (and others) to remain alive.” in order to commemorate the kids who lost said Daisy Juarez. “Ms. Cronin asked for Ms. Mueller also believes in man- their lives in Florida, including events this song suggestions and a student named Diya datory background checks for the pur- Wednesday, Mar. 14. LAUSD is reminding said this would be a perfect song to help chase of any firearm and the closing of teachers that “while The District recognizes commemorate the people who died.” gun shows and private sale loopholes. and respects a student’s freedom of speech Another recent issue brought up by this The National Association of School Psy- rights, District employees shall not promote, shooting is whether to arm teachers. Both chologists has been giving their guidance endorse, or participate in any student dem- the NRA and President are for it. President on this issue. “Schools are safe places,” the onstration, distribution of materials, assem- Trump said that if teachers carried con- (continued on page 8) 6 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Celebrating History Makers Patriots commemorate Black History Month in different and creative ways around the school. By STELLA BECIR equal rights,” Skylar said. “Her and ABI WRENTZ song ‘Mississippi Goddam’ ex- presses the struggle of segrega- February is the month of tion, slavery, and the Civil War.” commemoration for the black Mr. Mercado’s art class cre- people in history who have made ated “pop art” works of Mar- a difference in the world today. tin Luther King, Rosa Parks Mr. Fulling was just one of and some other familiar faces, the eighth grade history teach- all inspired by Andy Warhol. ers who assigned a project for Mr. Hyman said that it is im- the occasion. The extra credit Tiffany (left), Georgiana and Penelope present in their history portant to devote an entire month assignment gave students the to historic African Americans class. Photo: Abi Wrentz opportunity to choose some- because “There are countless one they thought had a sig- men and women who have great- nificant impact. Students put ly contributed to our history, yet their writing and pictures on a “Carol Moseley many do not receive the proper poster board for presentation. attention that they are due.” To Mr. Fulling, baseball Braun was the first Students in Mr. Hyman’s player, Jackie Robinson is an history class created drawings, important figure in black his- black, female senator.” songs and PowerPoints. One of tory. “The hurdles he had to his seventh graders, Ely Rahimi, jump through were fascinat- Photo: Stella Becir did his project on Maya Ange- ing. He paved the way for other lou. “She is someone important black athletes to integrate the to me in black history because MLB for many years to come.” even after her hard upbringing, Mr. Fulling believes, “It is im- being sexually abused, and be- portant to remind people of coming mute for five years, she the history of this country and made something of her life and how far we have come.” In J8, Rio draws a “pop-art” Martin became a great poet,” Ely com- Mr. Fulling’s class, students mented. are also studying the Abolition- Luther King Jr. in art class. Photo: Abi Wrentz Another one of Mr. Hyman’s ist Movement and how black students, Isabel Walker, said, women fought for their rights. “Through Muhammad Ali’s The same project that Mr. Students in Mr. Hyman’s 5th period career he struggled greatly, but Fulling assigned his students class show off their black history still came out as one of the sin- was also used in Mr. Marino’s projects. Photo: Emma Faramarzi and Ms. Makhani’s classes. Stu- gle greatest boxers of all time.” dents in Ms. Kruger’s seventh Every day of the month, Mr. grade English class studied and Iannucci mentioned an African showed events that occurred American person or tradition in the Civil Rights Movement. through the morning announce- Skylar Ball, a student in ments. Some people mentioned Ms. Makhani’s class, wrote were Carol Elizabeth Moseley about Nina Simone, an African Braun, CJ Walker, Frederick American musician and civil McKineley Jones and Jackie rights activist, for her project. Robinson. Jazz music, rooting “Besides making her incredible from African American culture, music, she was a pioneer for was mentioned as well. Mr. Hyman finds “Muhammad Ali stood up for Emily tennis player what he believed in,” says Isabel admires the Arthur Ashe very Walker. Photo: Erica Davis technique and inspirational gracefulness because he fought of fellow Photo: for civil rights. dancer Stella Photo: Stella Becir Misty Copeland. Becir

Sofia believes tennis legend Serena Williams set new standards. Photo: Annabelle Grandy March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7

(From left to right) Henry, Isabella, Amrita and her sister Kavita, and Annie all attended the march and held slogans to fight for equal rights. Revere Feminists March for Equality Patriots were found on the streets of Downtown L.A. expressing their ideas in gender equality.

By STELLA BECIR to say.” Phrases Ellia remembers seeing on ent at the march, said, “I strongly believe posters were, “Fight Like a Girl” and “Who in feminism, along with the other various is- What does it mean to be a feminist? By Run the World? Girls!” Another poster read sues the march supports.” Alec noticed that definition, a feminist is someone who sup- “Hear Me Roar”, a phrase from the famous people at the march made fun of President ports women’s rights on the basis of gender feminist anthem, written by former Revere Trump. Alec saw someone dressed up as equality. On Jan. 20, feminists around the parent Helen Reddy. While it took a long Trump in a prison outfit and someone who world flooded the streets of Downtown, Los time for Ellia and her mom to find parking, wore a massive Trump pig head. Alec said, Angeles to protest for female rights. Many of she said it was worth it because it was an ex- “I learned from attending this year’s march the citizens marched against President Don- perience that she will always remember. “I that it’s possible to create a movement out ald Trump and his policies related to women will be attending future marches because this of something like the Women’s March, but around the world. Several Patriots decided to year’s was fun, inspiring and empowering.” it would need to have more solid goals and attend the march and stand up for their opin- Seventh grader Minnie Jellinek attended leaders.” ions. because “lots of problems that surfaced af- On his way to the march, Alec ran into Eighth grader Henry Mueller was one of ter the election are still very prominent in- a little bit of traffic, although parking was the 750,000 feminists marching in Down- cluding abortion rights, sexual assault, equal easy, as his mom parked in a mall parking town. Henry decided to go because he feels lot. “It was by far worth the 30 minute hassle that we need equal rights for all genders because I was able to march for a cause I and going out there unites us feminists to “Until issues that hold women support and listen to the amazing speeches make a change.” Some famous faces Henry back every day are solved, of many talented women (and some men).” saw give speeches at the march were Adam Eighth grader Annie Vinetz attended the Scott, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson, and there is still a lot of work to march because she went last year with her Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti. Along be done and I will mom and loved it. She said, “I learned that with motivating speeches, posters were cov- there are a lot of people who are not giving ered in empowering messages. Some of the contribute to the up and they will continue to fight for what posters Henry noticed read “Dump Trump,” fight in every way they believe in. To me, this is very reassur- “Girl Power,” “Don’t Hate, Educate,” and ing. Annie’s favorite poster slogan was held “Our Rights Aren’t up for Grabs and Neither I can.” up by a little boy that read, “I’m Not Al- Are We.” Henry also created a poster reading —Minnie Jellinek lowed to Act Like the President.” “Feminism Is for Everyone.” Seventh grader Lucy Kozeluh went to As for the conditions in Downtown, rights, equal pay, and so much more.” Min- the march because she went last year and Henry said, “A lot of people’s excuse for not nie noticed that many people didn’t show up found it to be an extremely powerful experi- going is the traffic, but if you leave early, at this year’s march because they attended ence. Lucy said, “I learned about the power it’s a breeze! We parked in the music center the previous year, although she was still in- that women can bring to the world and how and it all turned out fine. It took about 20 spired to notice that others were not backing one vote really does matter.” Many of the minutes from my house in the Palisades to down on the important issues. Minnie said posters Lucy noticed at the election were Downtown at 8:00 AM.” she is excited to attend future marches be- anti-Trump, including, “Dump Trump” and Ellia Torkian, an eighth grader, said she cause “until issues that hold women back ev- “I Don’t Want a Cheeto for President.” Lucy went because she “read all about last year’s ery day are solved, there is still a lot of work and her mom took an Uber to the metro sta- march and it seemed like an amazing experi- to be done and I will contribute to the fight tion and then rode the metro to Downtown to ence.” She learned that “people from all over in every way I can.” Minnie’s favorite poster avoid parking. Lucy said she will be attend- can join together to fight for a common cause slogan that she spotted was “Oprah for presi- ing future Women’s Marches because seeing and that it is important to speak up and be dent 2020”. everyone supporting gender equality makes heard when you have something significant Alec Schmitt, an eighth grader pres- her feel happy. 8 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School (Continued from page 5) NASP assures its readers in an Revere Journalists Set the Pace advisory. “School staff works with parents and public safety The Town Crier gains nationwide recognition. providers (local police and fire Pacemaker Awards are giv- departments, emergency re- By MASON WEIN en out every year and require sponders and hospitals) to keep Every year, issues of The schools to send in five issues you safe. We all play a role in Town Crier are submitted to a of their paper. According to the the school safety. Be observant nationwide competition held by official Pacemaker webpage, en- and let an adult know if you no- the National Scholastic Press tries are judged on coverage and tice something that makes you Association. To win, Revere’s content, quality of writing and feel uncomfortable. Although newspaper would need to have reporting, leadership, design, a commitment to journalism, a there is no guarantee that some- exciting content, interesting lay- photography and graphics. commitment to their approach. thing bad will never happen, it outs and, most importantly, it This year, 275 student news There was a philosophy that is important to understand the would have to stand out from the publications entered the Pace- was behind everything that difference between the possibil- competition. maker competition. Four mid- they did.” ity of something happening and dle schools were among the 49 According to current editor the probability that it will affect schools that made it into the final of the paper and eighth grader you.” Cole round. When the winners were Sasha Schoettler, “One thing Although school shootings Sasha Herron announced at the NSPA’s fall that makes the paper stand out, I are shocking events, studies Schoettler convention in Dallas on Nov. 18, think, is how much students can show that they are pretty rare. only one middle school—Paul relate to it. Our content is for the A study on northwestern.edu Revere—was among the 26 students, about the students, and reported that each year about schools that took home the top by the students.” 20–30 mass killings occur. Only award. Mr. Wechsler, who serves about one of them is at a school. A judge on the descision as the paper’s faculty advisor, While the number of these mur- panel, Jack Kennedy, said, “A said, “I see improvement with der sprees may be alarming, great newspaper sort of shows each issue. I believe the NSPA many might be reassured to that the people who work on standards keep us on track so we know that few happen at school. it have a plan that they can continue publishing the very However, it is still crucial are carrying out, and it best paper we possibly can.” for all students to report any- starts with their architec- A former editor of the news- thing suspicious. “School safety ture of their pages and paper, Cole Herron, said that the is all of our responsibility,” said spreads. paper is as good as it is because Mr. Iannucci. “If you see some- “I saw people hon- “Mr. Wechsler really helps The thing, say something.” ing their craft, telling Town Crier progress by check- The principal also an- great stories. I thought ing our work, giving us tips and nounced a change to Revere’s Joey Chae the very top entries in assistance and motivating all locker checks. “Campus safety Maddie Glenn this competition showed of us.” and the well-being of our stu- dents has always been a top priority,” he announced over Spare Change Funds Global Change Mr. Valerio prepares to the loudspeaker on Mar. 2. “As count the money raised. you may already know, Revere Patriots compete to donate coins to a good cause. Photo: Caspar Turner conducts daily random locker By CASPAR TURNER deducted points. Patriots both searches to ensure that there are added points to their own grade no items which could pose a When Coin Wars began, a totals, and deducted points from threat to our students. A notifi- desire to outperform the other other grades’ totals. The sixth cation is placed in the locker to grades was kindled in many Pa- graders proved to have the deep- indicate it was searched. Start- triot’s hearts. From Jan. 17 to est and most generous pockets, ing on Monday, you may find an Jan. 31, each grade was assigned scoring over 30,000 points. encouraging note attached to the a box in front of Town Hall for The proceeds (over $1,000) ara refugees. The cofounder of notification. We hope this will donations. Pennies and dollar went towards the Cisarusa Refu- the center, Khadim Dai, came have a positive impact on your bills had a positive effect on the gee Learning Center, which aims to speak to the Community Ser- day and that you will do your grade total, while silver coins to provide an education for Haz- vice Club on Jan. 31. He talked about living in a refugee camp, part to promote a respectful and Speaker Khadim and how he eventually immi- connected community.” Dai tells his story grated to Indonesia and helped LAUSD asks students to to the Commu- start the Learning Center. report safety concerns to their nity Service Club. school or to law enforcement. Photo: Mr. Valerio However, there was a more The Los Angeles School Police tangible reward available for Department also has an anony- the victorious sixth graders. mous 24-hour Weapons Hot- They were awarded the quad on Line at 1-800-954-4357 (1-800- Feb. 23, along with the bonus of 954 HELP). preordered pizza and music. March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9

By JACK WILLNER my bone in between my thumb and fingers. I my ankle was sprained. This made me sad felt immense pain in my hand when I moved because it meant I would miss the volleyball Whether it’s unexpected sports prob- it. It will take 8 weeks to heal. I don’t think championship.” lems, freak accidents, or just bad luck, there this injury will affect my everyday life too (9) CHRISTIAN BAUD: “I was riding my are students on campus who have been much because I managed to complete the skateboard to the bus stop and some kid through painful situations before. These ropes course at Pali camp.” came from behind me and pushed me off my students have interesting stories to share re- (5) COCO MICHELINI: “I was playing board. I landed in a driveway and noticed garding their recent injuries. around at school with my friend. I tripped that my wrist looked unusual. I was in a lot (1) HUNTER GROGAN: “I was at karate and my arm wrapped around my backpack, of pain. I used my belt as a temporary cast and I was sparring. There was a kid run- breaking it. I went home and iced it since it and skated home. My dad took me to the ning straight toward me and I did a grab. I did not hurt so bad. However, the next day it doctor, who said I will be out for 4-6 weeks.” grabbed his jacket and threw him into a pole. was bothering me so I went to the ER. The (10) MATEO MAZARIEGO: “I was playing Unexpectedly, he fell back and his body doctors said I had fractured my arm.” in a soccer game. I slide tackled the striker weight snapped my toe. I went straight to the (6) ARIAV HAYEMPOUR: “I was at a runa- as an attempt to save the ball from going ER. I will be out for 6 weeks.” thon event. The runners I was with were not into the goal. My wrist hit the goal post and (2) EMILIE KAYEM: “I was playing soccer spread out at the start so when I started to I heard a loud crack. My wrist folded in half when it happened. The middle fielder kicked run I got stampeded. After I fell, I noticed and my whole body was trembling in pain. the ball upline, and, as a forward, I tried to my arm was bent and I could not feel it. The It was hard for me to get up and I could not score a goal. The goalie on the other team doctors said I will be out for 5 months.” move.” slide tackled me and broke my leg from be- (7) SOPHIE MILLER: “During Buddha (11) RICHIE ROSEN: “During a wrestling hind. The doctors said I broke my tibia and I Walks, I was walking back to my seat at play match, my opponent from Chaminade kneed will be out for 21 weeks. ” rehearsals. I suddenly tripped over a chair in me in the face. My friend Tate saw my eye (3) SOPHIE SUN: “I was playing soccer at front of me. I felt my ankle pop and I heard swelling up and said, ‘Dude, your face looks school. Someone kicked the ball hard and it a loud crack. My ankle was throbbing with pointy!’ When I got home, I put a bag of frozen broke my arm. It was very painful but I felt pain. I went to the school nurse and then my corn on my face but it didn’t really help.” a little bit better when I iced it. After it hap- mom picked me up. I went to the doctor and (12) ADRIAN RINCON: “At soccer practice pened, I went to the nurse and they sent me they said my ankle had been badly sprained.” I was attempting to kick the ball and kicked to my doctor. That doctor told me I had bro- (8) LYRIC OKORO: “At volleyball prac- the grass instead. I tripped and my knee ken my arm. They said I will have my cast tice, I jumped up to spike the ball but un- went inward. I felt a pinching sensation in for 3 weeks.” expectedly came down really hard. I landed my knee but went home thinking I was fine. (4) QUINN BALTAZAR: “At school, I on my ankle and it hurt really bad. I went However, the next day I went to the hospital tripped over two girls by the gym and broke to the ER the morning after and I was told and I was told I needed a cast for 8 weeks.” 10 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Ms. Palcan (back), Ms. Fowler Kavita (left), Kayla Jack signs the and Delaney spot Ms. Palcan’s and Amanda from “I’m Going to college on the map. CJSF promote Photo: Felix Effron College” pledge. Photo: Mr. Wechsler college awareness. Photo: Mr. Wechsler In middle school but college bound Forward-looking Patriots spend a week learning about future possibilities for their higher education.

By GINGER SIMPSON ally hit a home run for Principal Iannucci. Palcan has always wanted to be a teach- As the years go by, students have to On Tuesday, Mr. Hernandez talked all er, so it was the right college for her be- start thinking about college more. To show about California State University, North- cause it is known to be a great choice for support, Revere is helping kids recognize ridge. Offering programs that vary from aspiring teachers. The college had ranked what they want to do, and where they can 134 different bachelor’s degrees in 70 dif- 31 in the category of Top Public Schools pursue so. CJSF helped to organize ferent fields, CSUN was the right Regional Universities, so Ms. Palcan activities throughout the week. choice for Mr. Hernandez. knew she was in the right school. All over the school, students CSUN offers benefits Both starting and ending wore gear from their favorite outside of their edu- College Week was UCLA. On colleges to show their spirit. cation. This in- Friday, Ms. Wright discussed They could also participate Rachel cludes the Oasis Shaya some facts and experiences in a scavenger hunt and take Wellness Cen- from her Bruin years. “I lived quizzes that were related to ter, where stu- in the dorms for two years college. Patriots also had the dents are able and spent many nights up late opportunity to sign the “I’m to unwind after with my roommates studying Going to College” pledge near a day of classes. or procrastinating,” she said, the Quad or Town Hall. Each On Wednes- “I worked in Ackerman union new day of the school week, day morning, Ms. for my entire four years, it sits a faculty member would share Fowler talked about her in front of the famed Bruin Bear.” some advice and memories from years and experiences at The final winners from the pizza their college years and experiences. Clark Atlanta University (CAU). party raffle were revealed at the end of On Monday, Principal Iannucci dis- It is known as being a historically African the week. One winner, seventh grader Ra- cussed his time at UCLA, home of the American college. The college’s homecom- chel Lande, wants to attend Pennsylvania Bruins. UCLA is famously known for ing week allows students to attend fashion University. “I know that they have amazing their varying sports team, and its hos- shows, step shows, and concerts. This is all physics professors and courses, so I know pitals and medical centers. It has a his- put on to lead up to the big football game. it’s the best choice!” Another winner, tory of speaking out in political conflicts On Thursday, Ms. Palcan discussed seventh grader Noah Hahn said, “When I and defending what’s right. UCLA re- her college, Buffalo State University. Ms. grow up, I want to be on Arsenal’s team.”

“I loved the community “Seeing the marble “I wrote for the campus “The BEST teacher’s “UCLA has amazing of Westwood and hang- letters, I knew that it newspaper and the T.V. college was in my libraries. It was bliss for ing out at the ‘coup!’” would be perfect.” station.”—Ms. Fowler, backyard!”—Ms. Palcan, an English major!” —Principal Iannucci, UCLA —Mr. Hernandez, CSUN Clark Atlanta University Buffalo State University —Ms. Wright, UCLA March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 11 Faculty Flourish in Foreign UniVersities Teachers discuss their experiences at the colleges they attended outside of the United States.

MS. GADH’s indian experiences and canadian college MS. LANDAU’S TIME AT UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY “I went to University of Delhi in India for a specialization degree in “I have always wanted to be a math teacher since the first grade, Business-Advertising and public relations. Then I went to Queens and since the school focuses on teaching, I went to Kiev Peda- University in Kingston, Ontario for the same reason. Canadian gogical University and majored in math and physics. There was and Indian colleges both provide excellent educations. It’s wise to no tuition needed, and I owed no debt later. I believe that I did get know or have an idea of what one’s interests are so you can avail a better education than those in the United States with five years yourself of the opportunities for the right courses. I had several of higher level math, physics and pedagogy. Every test I took was interesting experiences, this trip was my first one outside of New very hard and all of the classes were taught in Russian, except for Delhi, India. At University of Delhi, which I the English class. I cannot think of any very went to before Queens, I remember having a important memories but I do remember that I lot more friends and knowing my way around. was very serious about my studies and tried to I was only there for six to eight months, and avoid any troubling situations. I even received the only reason I left was because Canada had a monthly stipend for good grades. If you more opportunities. Even though I left, I was ever go there, make sure that you really want still finishing courses through corespondents. to be a teacher, since that’s what the school I look back and remember studying and hang- is mainly focused on. Although I don’t know ing out with all my friends at both colleges.” what the college is like now, I recommend it.”

Purple stars indicate where Revere faculty attended college in the United States.

Collage and interviews: Ginger Simpson

MS. MABASHOV TELLS ALL ABOUT TEL AVIV MS. COMBIS Studies physics in the PHILIPPINES “I had visited Tel Aviv University before and “I went to University of San Carlos for my I loved it. I also had family there. I attended bachelors degree, and De La Salle University Tel Aviv to study psychology. I only did my for my masters program, mainly because junior year (third year) at the college, so I got a full scholarship. Both are actually those were the only fees I had to pay. It’s private Catholic universities and part of the whatever tuition you normally pay for your top ten best universities of the country. In home university, that’s what I had to pay for University of San Carlos, I majored in phys- my junior year abroad. I don’t necessarily ics and math. In De La Salle University, I think that I got a better education while be- majored in physics. For students attending ing overseas. Yet, the campus was so diverse. It was interesting to U.S. colleges, I can’t say that it is easier to get financial help. My learn so many new and different perspectives. I have some pretty undergraduate year was funded by the Philippines and Nether- great memories. At the time when I was attending the university, lands governments. Everything goes through a process and noth- there were lots of stray cats just roaming the streets all along Tel ing is given for free. In my case, after I graduated, I had to teach Aviv. One day, I was walking out and found a kitten. I took her in my country for two years. I don’t think I got a better education, back to my dorm and tried to keep her in there but she was dis- though. I really got quality education. My parents were strict covered by staff and students. I ended up giving her to my cousin so I didn’t party like other college students. One time, all of us where she lived the rest of her life out happily. My cousin named skipped our class because it was a very boring one. The next day, her Xuxa, after a Brazilian entertainer.” the teacher gave us a test, but of course we all passed!” 12 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Learning from A-Zoo Mrs. Robertson’s students go to the L.A. Zoo. By ANNABELLE GRANDY The Los Angeles Zoo was greeted by Mrs. Robertson’s Ani- mal Science class on Friday, Jan. 19. The L.A. Zoo, located 20.8 Getting the Scoop miles from Revere near I-5 (Golden State) and the 134 (Ventura) Courtroom Judge freeways, features many animals including chimps, elephants, on Palisades News giraffes, gorillas, hippos and many more. Patriots got a chance Appeals to Revere By ANNABELLE GRANDY to see the animals they had been studying for a long time. By ANNABELLE GRANDY They went to Sue Pascoe, the editor of the zoo to perform Patriots witnessed the amaz- the Palisades News, came to the an animal ethol- ing speech performed by Judge school library to teach students ogy study, which Gilbert in the library on Feb. about what she does. On Jan. 24, involves studying 22. Judge Gilbert, who has been Sue told Patriots that there is no animals’ behavior working for 42 years, gave ex- specific deadline to get a job, as and evolutionarily amples of cases, and students she became a journalist much adaptive traits under were able to become judges. He later in her life. She also taught natural conditions. also taught students about court- kids how to be a journalist and Mrs. Robertson said, room attire and accepted ques- what key five questions to al- “We went to the L.A. tions at the end of his teachings. ways ask. Zoo because in class we discussed if zoos Naomi Benyamini: Do your Cody Elkins: What was the big- were practical or not feelings ever get in the way of gest problem you faced in the and necessary for the Will hangs out with your judging? journalism business? animals and the pub- his new friend. Judge Gilbert: Yes, I usually Ms. Pascoe: My biggest problem lic. We also wanted Photo: Brynn Green want to give the verdict based was that I didn’t have a degree to study the animals’ on my gut, but the law can get in journalism, so it was hard to habitat and behavior in the way. get hired. and discuss whether Sofia Farhangnia: What types Annabelle Grandy: What are or not the animals of cases do you judge? the benefits of having a smaller were living a natural Judge Gilbert: I am on a state newspaper? life.” Students were court, but I also judge consti- Ms. Pascoe: More people will in awe of all the ani- tutional cases including gun read it because when people mals, but the otters militias. read a newspaper, shorter stories and the chimpanzees seemed to be the most popular. The otters Naya Ramaswami: Why do are more appealing to the eye. had a slide they kept sliding down on and the chimps were very judges wear robes? Bianca Cherry: Do you ever active. Jamie Robertson, Mrs. Robertson’s daughter, said,“My Judge Gilbert: It shows that we get volunteers to take photos group watched the hippos. The baby named Rizzy followed her have all the power. or write stories for mom all around the enclosure. It was so cute!” Mrs. Robertson’s Jordan Cooper: Are there Palisades News? Animal Science class left at 8:30 and got back right before sixth any laws you wish you could Ms. Pascoe: Yes! Absolutely. period. Mrs. Robertson takes her animal science class to the change? Sofia Farhangnia: Do you ever L.A. Zoo every year. Her class partners with Ms. Carey’s class Judge Gilbert: Many, there is a get information that the Pali- and her adult aides. list of laws I would change. sadian Post doesn’t? Olivia Turfe: What is your Ms. Pascoe: Palisades News and favorite part about being a Palisadian Post usually cover judge? the same stories. Judge Gilbert: Giving servantly Kimiya Natan: Do you ever get to law, solving problems and pressured by advertisers to helping people. say good things about them? Sammy Sachs: Do you like Ms. Pascoe: Yes A trainer feeds lettuce to Judge Judy? Annabelle Grandy: I under- a big hippo for visitors. Judge Gilbert: No! It’s terrible! stand you are an editor, but Photo: Katelyn Schreiber She’s mean to the witnesses and who edits your writing when it’s all a show. That is not what you write a story? happens in normal cases at all. Ms. Pascoe: When I write an Kimiya Natan: What do you article I usually have it edited do when you aren’t sure of the by Bill Bruns, who used to be verdict? an editor of the Pali Post or Judge Gilbert: I think about it Nancy Bryon who used to work with my colleagues until I come for RAND Corporation. up with an answer that is fair. March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 13

EIGHTH GRADE JOURNAL Over the Years at Paul Revere By SAMMY DOHAD Guest Contributor One morning when I was in third grade, we had to pick up my brother at Revere because we had to go to New York. He was in sixth grade. This was the first time I had ever been on the campus. I thought it was too big. I thought when I go here I’m going to get lost. We had to walk into the attendance office and I sat on the bench outside and I looked around. Everything was so quiet and serious and it felt like nobody was having any fun. Three years later, on Aug. 18, 2015, I finally walked into my first homeroom as a Paul Revere student. I was in Ms. Mabashov’s sixth grade homeroom when she was still the math and science teacher. It felt really weird because I didn’t know anybody in the classroom except for three people – Aspyn, Josie and a kid named James who has left the school. I was looking forward to nutrition because then I would get a chance to see all the kids I knew from Marquez and Kenter Canyon. Gradually I made a lot of new friends, including Nicklas whose homeroom was right next to mine. Whenever we had homeroom breaks, we would talk outside the X Buildings. Back then when I saw the eighth graders I thought that they were way too big, like Charlie Newman who is like 6’2”. I was like 5’2”. In the summer between sixth and seventh, I grew about six inches taller. By seventh grade, I started to see that the school is actually pretty small the more I walked around it. That was a great year because all my classes were really easy and I had a lot of Bar Mitzvahs. I loved the parties because you got to dance with females. They all seemed to love to dance with me. Now that I’m in eighth grade and about 5’10.5’’, things are looking pretty good. I shaved my head in October but now that it’s grown (continued on page 14) 14 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

EIGHTH GRADE JOURNAL Photos: Sierra “Mr. Cos asked my class if (continued from page 13) Sugarman anyone knew the difference between a dependent and back all the women love me independent variable, and I an- H again. The only class that is swered correctly. I have earned really hard for me is science H six superstars, and have won with Ms. Combis because two.” —Tyron Henry we’re learning about chemical equations so there’s a lot of complicated math involved, but I love that class as a whole. Being in eighth grade is H pretty cool because a lot of people look up to me. My running really stands out. I have a mile time of 5:25, two seconds faster than my good friend Asher. I was on the varsity basketball team this “Ms. Landau gave me this “Mr. Nardini gave me this year again, but we had to play superstar because I worked superstar because in homeroom the very hard teams like Sierra cooperatively and responsibly I fix the date and schedule on the Canyon with a kid that was on my project. I accomplished board, and do other jobs like that. from Africa and was 6’10”. more than I was asked to do. I have gotten three superstars, We had three losses but five This is my very first superstar.” and I have won two.” wins. I’m doing track and field —Nate Meyerson —Michele Farnoush after school, focusing on the 800 meter dash and the 4 by 1. If I was going to give any advice to sixth and seventh graders, I would tell them they Student Superstars Soar should always plan ahead. Grades are really important, By SIERRA SUGARMAN because they make me feel Faculty and staff at Revere reward excelling Patriots who demonstrate citizenship, academics and good to see my report card character with Superstars. These students drop their superstars into a box in the main office, and hope with all A’s and B’s on it. it will be randomly selected on a Wednesday or Friday morning during the announcements. If their It’s also important because I lucky superstar is chosen and announced over the loudspeaker, they win a $5 gift card to Starbucks. need to get into Loyola High School and they require good “Charles Daenzer was working “During Drug Awareness Week, grades and my athletics. very well and responsibly with an I decorated Ms. Stewart’s door When I think about leav- assigned partner. While most of creatively and by myself during ing Revere, it makes me feel the rest of the class complained homeroom. She rewarded me sad because I love a lot of about his or her partner, he em- with a superstar. I have gotten the teachers and all my good braced the opportunity. This is his H three superstars, and I have friends. Most of them will be first superstar.” —Ms. Harlow won all three.” —Annie Vinetz going to Pali, but my mom wants me to go to Loyola. It’s like a better version of Notre Dame, where Nicklas will be H H going if he gets in. The best part of 8th grade is that I don’t have to do some boring elective, and I get to service work for a great teach- er like Mr. Justin Elliot Amos. I am also looking forward to culmination and the 8th grade picnic and Disneyland trip. “I won my superstar by working One thing I am not looking hard during fitness day. I excelled forward to is the end of the at leg lifts, and was honored year cross country finals. I when Mr. Amos said I had won always get pretty nervous the fitness superstar. I have before big meets. Last year in earned six superstars, but this is cross country, Asher beat me. the first one that was picked.” I really want to win this year. —Olivia Turfe March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 15 Clubs Crowd Lunchtime Classrooms

By JORDAN PORT tised for their clubs. Each club Monday meets on a different day of the It’s that time of week when week, and on that day, students Chess Club students gather in the classroom gather in the classroom of the Ms. Esparza - M3 of their favorite clubs. Whether lunch club. One of the clubs, Fu- it’s playing a game of ping-pong ture Farmers of America (Horti- Horticulture Club or working at the farm, lunch culture), offers thirty minutes of Ms. Robertson - X17 clubs are a great lunchtime ac- community service time for each tivity. All 15-plus clubs show time members come and work. Tuesday diversity at Revere. Participat- New clubs are created once the ing in lunch clubs is a produc- lunch club creator finds a teacher GSA Club tive way to spend lunch. Patriots to sponsor it and gets permission Ms. Cruz & Martinez - D3 Mr. Hamanishi signed up for these lunchtime by the school. Clubs are one of hosts a game activities on Club Day, where the many ways to spend lunch- Wednesday of Kahoot at the teachers and members adver- time at Revere. Aca Deca Club. Brain Games Club Photo: Felix Effron At the Sit With Us Club, Mr. Cos helps Ms. McDermott - X7 members enjoy their lunchtime. out Yash (left) Ms. Robertson instructs Photo: Ms. Kruger and Alec at the Aca Deca Club the Horticulture Club. Science Fair Club. Mr. Hamanishi - E4 Photo: Jordan Port Photo: Felix Effron Community Service Club Mr. Valerio - Town Hall Sit With Us Club Ms. Kruger - X10

Ping Pong Club Mr. Tokeshi - K2 Never Again Club Student Leaders - Auditorium Mr. Valerio Thursday Mr. Slavin hosts council speaks to at the Council Club in S3. the Commu- Circle of Friends Photo: Max Rodman nity Service Ms. Longway - Town Hall Club. Photo: Jordan Port Council Club Mr. Slavin - S3 Hebrew Club Ms. Del Cambre - B5 Students at Circle of Friends Technology Club choose games to play. Ms. Harlow - L3 Photo: Max Rodman Rubik’s Cube Club Students play a Mr. Tokeshi - K2 game of table tennis at the Ping Pong Friday Club. Photo: Felix Effron Comic Book Club Mr. Krizman - X3 Science Fair Club Mr. Cos - S1 Paul and Azi play Sports Talk Club a game Mr. Alpert - N4 at Chess Club. Photo: Card Playing Club Jordan Port Mr. Tokeshi -K2 16 March 9, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Super Wise Stretch Writers

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Michaella works on her p computer in her elective in N1. Photo: Abi Wrentz Zayd does the trunk lift for seventh grade fitness testing. Photo: Sofia Farhangnia Campus News and Notes Project Vibrant Preparation Valentines Alex Gregory visits Mr. Hyman. Photo: Ginger Simpson

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Naomi and Michelle cut paper for their project. Photo: Sierra Sugarman Welcome Olivia and Peter sell their pink Valentine grams outside Schoology of Town Hall during lunch time. Photo: Annabelle Grandy Important Information Ms. Chen assists a parent in E2 during CJSF schoology assistance week. Photo: Ely Rahimi Community Fantastic Frisbee

Baby ducks enjoy water at the farm. Photo: Bianca Cherry Luca (left) and Ethan work on a science project. Drinking Photo: Davina Yashar Ducks

Arya and Akin draw. Sam talks to P.E. Earthquake Mr. Shibata speaks. Photo: Maddie Glenn Photo: Jack Willner Prevention Photo: Tala Maher March 9, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 17

Goodbye, Ms. Holler Cafeteria Catastrophe

Sprinting Superstar

Alec runs the one hundred meter dash in Ms. Eighth grade English teacher Ms. Holler retires after Walker’s 1st period PE class. Photo: Ella Novie 16 years in D-5. Photo: Evan Grochola Mr. Bilek instructs his sixth graders during a fire drill. Photo: Stella Becir Masterful Music Cafeteria stove catches on fire. Photo: Mr. Wechsler Practice Makes Perfect

Isaac and Jessica work on their comma project. Photo: Jordan Port James and Camille play a song. Photo: Stella Becir Sustained Sound Creative Spectacular Shooting Commas Jailah plays the ukulele in Mr. Aochi’s sci- Mr. Iannucci ence class to learn sound. Photo: Alex Ioos directs students onto the Metro. Photo: Mr. Wechsler Fun Flips

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Aca Deca Announcers

Ezekiel and Yash talk about acadeca to Nate prepares to shoot the basket- Lila and Mike hang upside-down on the Mr. Wechsler’s homeroom. Photo: Erica Davis ball during a game. Photo: Shayda Shafa bar at P.E. office. Photo: Naomi Benyamini 18 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Twenty-Three With Perfect A-E-E’s These eighth grade students have worked above and beyond for perfect 20-week report cards.

ting good grades shows many for terms and defi- grading period. I By JACK WILLNER things about your nitions I need to made sure to study Many Revere students strive character, and know. For every- harder than usual to achieve the best grades pos- that good grades thing else, I look before the next sible. However, less than two will prepare me over my notes or test and I barely dozen eighth grade Patriots have for the challenges the chapters in the was able to hold been able to do so for each of the ahead of me in textbook.”—Joey Chae on to an A in the five 20-week report cards issued life.”—Ella Hobert “The night before a test, I class.” —Jordan Port so far during their two and a half Where do you prefer to sit review my notes. By “In sixth grade I almost got a years at Revere. These students in class and why? reviewing your B in science because I got a B shared their experiences, strate- “I prefer to sit in the notes right before on an important gies and backstories on how they front of the class. you go to bed, poster. This consistently have been able to This enables me you will know motivated me attain perfect A-E-E’s. to see all of the the information to study more, notes and I never better. That is scien- and work a What motivates you to miss an impor- tifically proven. —Lulu” Weisz little harder which achieve the best of your tant thing that the “I enjoy studying with a friend, helped to earn me an ability in school? teacher says.”—Joe Fisher so we can bounce A.” —Krishna Biniwhale “The fact that getting good “I prefer to sit in ideas off of each Besides school, what other grades will help me get to where the back so I can other and quiz things do you strive to be I want to be in the see the bigger each other. This perfect at? future motivates picture.” always helps me “I play lacrosse and me to try my —Andrew Wu prepare for an rock climb. I best. Doing well “I prefer to sit in upcoming test or strive to work in school makes the front, center of the quiz.”—Abby Sheridan hard and push me feel confident class. I can easily “I am a big believer in repeti- myself in these about pursuing what I get distracted sit- tion, so that the ma- sports which is want to pursue.”—Stella Becir ting somewhere terial can stay in also what I do in “My parents have absolutely else, but with your long-term school.”—Christopher Clausen pushed me to earn all the teacher and memory. I use “I do Model United Nations, A’s. I understand lesson right in front things like flash- tennis, theatre, and creative that if I achieve of me, it’s hard to get off task.” cards and quizlet. writing. In writing, I enter the best pos- —Morgan Greenwald I also like to listen competitions and sible now, then “I don’t mind to the radio so it’s not boring I always try to I will be able to where I sit. I’m when I study.”—Julia Abbott present my best attend a top univer- fine with any- What is the closest you work. This goes sity and prosper in any career I where as long have been to not achieving the same for choose.”—Porter Comstock as I can see the an A in any class? theatre auditions “My parents always believe in front.”—Mark Lew “Usually, throughout a semester and tennis competi- me, and when I What study habits seem to my grade would tions.”—Jessica Jacobs get good grades, work the best for you? start to go down “I enjoy skiing a lot. I love seeing “I sometimes like to do my bit by bit in my I try to get up to their faces light work with music. English class. Mammoth as up. I also have a I also don’t Later on, for often as possible younger brother procrastinate tests, I would to improve my and I want to be so I never have study a lot more skiing. I put the the best role model for him as to do things last and that helped me improve my same effort into well.”—Ella Novie minute.” grade.”—Isabelle Huang skiing as I do to my “I have the desire to —Matty Gottesman “I had a B in English half way work.”—Tristan Larsson. beat my peers. I “I study a little bit each night through the first “I play clarinet, and I participate am a very com- over the course of semester of eighth in a state-wide petitive person a long period of grade. I had band and cham- and I like to time. This way to get an A on ber music group. beat my friends’ I have time to every assignment Clarinet has grades. I am also a comprehend all after that during shown me that perfectionist so it pains the information the semester to earn practice makes me to see a grade less than an I need to know and my A.”—Nahmi Natan perfect, which is a A.” —Joshua Kovacs process it without being stressed “In Algebra, I had a B in the valuable lesson that I translate “I mostly motivate myself to get out.”—Adelaide Saab class because I did poorly on to school work.” good grades. I believe that get- “I make quizlets and flashcards a test and it was close to the —Alexandra Schoettler March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 19 I. Before School II. Homeroom III. Nutrition IV. Lunch V. After School Matty leads a student tour at the X building. Photo: Johnny Harvey

Kimiya walks out Mr. Alpert (left), Mr. of E-5 at the end of Fulling and Mr. Ian- second period. nucci talk in the quad. Photo: Johnny Harvey Photo: Sasha Schoettler

William stops by Mr. Cos’ Sofia opens open classroom to polish her locker by ancient Roman coins. the E build- Photo: Ginger Simpson ing. Photo: Davina Yashar

Megan (left), Nicole and Sophie enjoy a book. Photo: Sasha Schoettler REVERE R UTINES Patriots take an intermission from school during their mid-day break. By JOHNNY HARVEY

Leroy and Makenna Keyana and Kayla Adam gets materials workLeroy on and their Mckenna math work on work on homework out of his locker. homeworktheir math homework at the lunch at the by the X building. Photo: Felix Effron tables.lunch tables. Photo: Photo:Stella BecirStella Becir Photo: Johnny Harvey

Emna (left), Yisak and Nic (left) and Bill Eli play with Yu-Gi-Oh socialize in the quad. cards in the library. Photo: Joey Chae Photo: Johnny Harvey

Tristan walks into Mr. Anderson’s class at the end of nutrition. Photo: Johnny Harvey 20 March 12, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Entertainment Anaya (left), Shayda, Iris, Maddie and Kenji show off their gear. Collage: Sophie Davidson

Patriots just won’t L’Eggo of their love for the addictive Netflix series “Stranger Things.” By JOSHUA FRANKEL Things” is a tremendous show, they dis- to protect them, and Hopper and Joyce are agree when it comes to their favorite char- the best parents.” In 2017, “Stranger Things” flipped acter. Iris says, “Definitely Dustin, he’s Patriots express their love for “Strang- Paul Revere upside down. Even now, Patri- funny and different than all other char- er Things” by wearing sweatshirts and ots are talking about seasons one and two acters. He’s the glue that holds the friend more. Iris got a sweatshirt that sports the of the Netflix series. Seventh grader Mad- group together.” “Stranger Things” logo from her cousin, die Rondeau says, “Stranger Things is my However, Anaya Ayanbadejo respect- who bought it on Etsy. Anaya has a sweat- favorite show because all the characters are fully disagrees, saying, “Of course El is the shirt with the main characters posing in our ages and have some of the same middle best character, she has mind control pow- front of a Gucci logo, which she got off of school problems as us (besides the fact that ers!” Instagram. Some of these Patriots stop at they are tormented by the Demogorgon, Some students, like Anaya and Iris, their sweaters, but fans like Maddie go a Demodogs, Mind Flayer, and the Upside stick with one character, but Maddie re- step further. Maddie says, “I have Stranger Down).” mains indifferent. She says, “I can’t choose. Things necklaces, rings, bracelets, t-shirts, In agreement, Iris Berman said, “I like Steve has the best character development, sweatshirts, and posters. I even have the al- Stranger Things because each episode is al- Dustin is the sweetest, Eleven is a strong phabet and lights strung in my room from ways different and full of surprises. That’s female with an awful background, Will season one.” why it took me one day to watch Stranger was tormented and got barely any screen “Stranger Things” may be just a TV Things Two.” time in Season one, Max is the most misun- show to some, but to others, it’s a chance to While most Patriots agree “Stranger derstood, Mike loves everyone and wants show off their “Stranger Things” bling. What About Season 3? “In season 3 I think that El will “I think that Steve and “I think that season 3 will take go back to Chicago to visit Dustin’s relationship will get place farther in the future than “The shadow monster will her ‘sister.’ I also think that stronger. The shadow monster season two. Also, the Mind come back and we’ll find out El’s mom will come out of her will definitely come back. I Flayer will come back. We will more about El’s mom. Steve trance. I think that the shadow don’t think that El is going to probably learn more about El and Dustin will get closer and monster will come back, but go back, but we will prob- and the other test subjects. I El and Max will get to know maybe it will be in a different ably find out more about El’s think that El’s mom will come each other.” —Kenji Bastien form.” —Anaya Ayanbadejo mom.” —Iris Berman back.” —Maddie Rondeau PaulMarch Revere 12, 2018 Charter Middle School THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter MarchMiddle 2, School 2018 2321 HEHE SAID... SAID... SHESHE SAID...SAID... Patriots share their opinions on four popular albums released within the past couple months. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve loved all four of Justin Man of the Woods is, in a word, pleasant. Some of Justin Timberlake’s previous albums, so when I found out that Timberlake’sTimberlake’s newestnewest albumalbum isis great,great, withwith songssongs thatthat he was releasing his fifth album, I couldn’t help but get give off a chill, Caribbean feel and have the groove of excited. However, when I listened to Man of the Woods, classic R&B. All of these songs seem to be building up I wasthe disappointed. Woods, I was Itdisappointed. seems as though It seems he to something great, but that climax is never reached. isas drifting though closerhe is drifting to country closer music. to His This makes for an album that is lacking oldercountry albums music. were His incredibleolder albums from were in passion. None of the songs seem startincredible to finish. from Thisstart oneto finish.is all over This the one to convey deep feelings. Even with placeis all overand onlythe place half ofand it onlyis enjoyable. half of it the few catchy bass lines and lyrics, isIt enjoyable.is unable to It live is unable up to histo liveprevious up to Man of the Woods doesn’tdoesn’t quitequite hisalbums. previous I think albums. that Justin I think Timberlake that Justin live up to my expectations of a pop Timberlakeshould go back should to his go rootsback asto hisa pop roots superstar’s fifth album. singer.as a pop singer. —Felix—Felix EffronEffron —Alexandra—Alexandra SchoettlerSchoettler

The Migos’ original Culture albumalbum waswas aa hugehuge hit,hit, soso ofof When Culture reached number 1 on charts, Migos de- course, they wanted to make a sequel. Sadly, Culture II cided to release a sequel album. Don’t get me wrong, doesn’t even come close to the original. Even though I did enjoy most songs but some were very repetitive. itit hashas 2424 tracks,tracks, mostmost ofof themthem feelfeel repetitiverepetitive andand bland. “Walk It Talk It” for example was basically the same Abland. few songsA few weresongs good, were suchgood, as such “Stir as Fry” “Stir and Fry” “Su and- thing over and over again and is only enjoyable for the “Supastars”.pastars”. Overall, Overall, it justit just feels feels like like a first five seconds. “Motorsport” was one of disappointment.a disappointment. The The Migos Migos had had so so the better ones, welcoming Cardi B and many great opportunities, but they Nicki Minaj into the album making it missedmissed thethe markmark everyevery time.time. NotNot onlyonly fun to listen to. Culture II is definitely cancan “CultureCulture II II” not not compete compete with with the worth the listen, but if you’re like me, theoriginal, original, it can’t it can’t even even compete compete with you can agree that it doesn’t compare mostwith othermost modernother modern day music. day music. with the original album, Culture. –Mason Wein —Abi—Abi WrentzWrentz

After three years of waiting, Fall Out Boy finally released While some hardcore fans think this is their worst album, ManiaM A N .I Songs A. Songs like like “Young Young and and Menace” Menace have with a a variety variety I really enjoylike Mania M A .N I Ididn’t A. I didn’t really reallylisten listento the tosingles the of melodiesmelody’s whichwill have will you have playing you playing the song the on song repeat. on whensingles they when were they slowly were released,slowly released, but once but the once album the repeat.The album The alsoalbum featured also featured other hits other that hits brought that brought back camealbum out, came I’ve out, been I’ve listening been listening to the songs to the all songs day. all I theirback signature their signature alternative alternative rock style. rock The style. thinkday. I Patrickthink Patrick Stump Stump really improvedreally improved his vocals his vocals and I onlyThe onlything thing I did Inot did like not waslike thatwas thethat loveand Itheir love music their music videos. videos. Their Theirnew new theband ballads made songsballads on songs the album which were were music changed from a “rock and roll” monotonous. Fall Out Boy will not be soundsound toto “pop,”“pop,” butbut I’mI’m notnot comcom-- recognized by the general public this plaining. Often when artists move on year mainly due to present day love toto poppop music,music thethe qualityquality goesgoes downdown-- for rap music. But for me the album hill, like Taylor Swift moving from was upbeat and enjoyable. country to pop, but IFOB think really FOB nailed really —Johnny Harvey thenailed transition. the transition. —Maddie —Maddie Glenn Glenn

Songs of Experience is, without a doubt, U2’s best album From the ‘70s70’s to today, U2 has released albums that have since The Joshua Tree. Reaching back to their roots sweptswept thethe worldworld offoff theirtheir feet,feet, andand theirtheir newnew album,album, when they first started in 1976, U2 blends ‘80s and Songs of Experience,, isis incredible.incredible. ItIt combinescombines modernmodern present daymusic music in their in their new newalbum. album. Bono, Bono, the singerthe singer and music and traditional ‘70s70s and and 80s ‘80s pop. pop. With With a atotal total of of writer for U2,and really writer takes for the U2, lead really about takes reflecting the lead 22 Grammy awards the band undoubtundoubtedly deserves all ofabout the bandsreflecting history on theand, bands quite literallyhis- edlythe attention deserves it all has the got attention ten over it has torythe band’s and, quite experience literally in the the band’s industry. gottenthe years. over The the lead years. singer, The leadBono, com- experienceIn their new in album, the industry. U2 mixes In their rock singer,bines inspiring Bono, combines lyrics with inspiring catchy andnew roll album, with U2 alternative mixes rock pop and in songsroll lyricstunes. withThe band’scatchy diversetunes. The rep -band’s withlike “The alternative Entertainer” pop in andthis “Thealbum Best In diverseertoire makesrepertoire the albummakes onethe albumof closing,Thing About I think Me”. that In U2’s closing, new albumI think onethe best,of the and best, I hope and Ithat hope you that too you too representsthat U2’s new new album rock and is the roll. representa - will listen to Songs of Experience.. tion of rock and roll. — —JoshuaJoshua Frankel Frankel —Stella Becir —Stella Becir 22 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Town Crier film critics grade four movies that Oscar-worthy films won Academy Awards earlier this month.

A- A A+ A+ The Shape of Darkest Hour Coco Get Out Water Darkest Hour is a historical The minute the movie starts, Get Out, written by Jordan movie about the amazing acts Coco captures you in a whirl- Peele, is incredibly unique and The Shape of Water, although of Prime Minister Winston wind of color. The story is intriguing. This creepy movie not entirely appropriate for Churchill. Director Joe Wright heartwarming and the characters tackles important issues such as middle schoolers, has a very really made this movie great, are unique. But everything is race and mind control. It tells sophisticated theme of friend- even without the constant ac- brought to life by the colors and the story of Chris Washington, a ship, love, discrimination, and tion of war and Gary Oldman the precision of the animation. young photographer played by suspense. The main character, perfectly represented Winston The scenery is so vivid it makes Daniel Kaluuya who is dating Eliza, becomes intrigued with a Churchill. The movie focuses you feel like you’re there with Rose Armitage, played by Al- sea creature when she learns it on the recently elected Prime the characters in the story. The lison Williams. Chris reluctantly is being brutally tortured. She Minister Winston Churchill, tale takes you on twists and agrees to go to Rose’s parents’ develops a relationship with the who was not very popular when turns, making you gasp, sigh estate to meet them. When creature by feeding it, playing put into office. In regards to and cheer on the characters. he goes to the estate, he soon music and spending time with it Germany, he wanted to take ac- This family movie is enjoyable realizes the quaint white suburb and soon they fall in love. When tion and go to war, while many for all ages. The story is about it is not what it seems. While Eliza learns that they plan to wanted to sign a peace treaty a young boy who, although he Chris stays at the estate and gets kill the creature, she plots a way and prevent death. Throughout loves it, is banned from hearing to know Roses’s parents, he is to keep it alive with the help of the movie, Churchill attempts or playing music. He ends up overwhelmed by a single feel- her friends. There are characters to gain the respect of Brit- in the Land of the Dead and has ing... get out. This mind bend- that do not fit in but are still ain, while also doing what he to get back to the real world ing thriller is sure to catch the tolerated. The movie combines thought was right for his coun- before he is stuck there forever. attention of any audience. This extreme unkindness, racism, ho- try to keep it safe from Ger- The entire movie is filled with movie is definitely a modern mophobia, harassment and bru- many. While this movie may be so much color and an immense masterpiece, combining a man’s tality with caring tolerance and very heavy on history, Darkest amount of detail. Everything nightmare with an actual night- sensitivity. In short, although Hour puts light on the achieve- was extremely pleasing to the mare. So what are you waiting it is inappropriate, it is a great ments of Winston Churchill. eye and really made the movie for? Get out and watch Get Out. movie. —Erica Davis —Jordan Port special. —Joey Chae —Joshua Frankel

Sixth graders explored Socratic philosophy with masks and poetry in one- act performances on Mar. 8–9. Collage: Abigail Benyamini March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 23 * Rachel Big Praise for Abigail ‘Black Panther’ was an amazing movie because it expressed African Americans as being advanced. As a girl, I like how the female charac- ters are being shown as edu- cated, advanced, and skilled. The general and the guards for the royal family are also female. The princess is very Eva intelligent with designs for Four seventh graders pounced David technology.—Rachel Carter at the opportunity to address a *and some minor complaints Marvelous topic for discussion.

By JACK WILLNER

I can relate to most superhero movies movie I would see that wasn’t based in Many people thought this movie was em- because they’re about helping people and America or with an American person as powering. It was, but it is also flawed. The trying not to let people get hurt. I knew the leading character. Marvel movies are costume design, art direction, and presenta- about Prince T’Challa, AKA Black Panther, usually based in America but this one would tion were good, but some of the CGI was from Captain America: Civil War. Every be in Africa. I went to Israel last year but not. The best character was Killmonger (the time someone shot him, bullets bounced off I have never been to Africa. I’ve always main villain), since he was so cool and fun of him, he could jump extremely high and wanted to. I wanted to learn more about the to watch. Instead of having all the enjoyable he had really fast reflexes. I kept watching culture, how they live and what they wear. scenes be focused around the hero, it was the trailer to search for more details. I also It’s important that people from all over the focused around the villain for maybe 15% kept hearing lots of hype from friends. We world see this movie so they can see super- of the movie, but I wish it were more. all couldn’t wait to see the movie. heroes in places like Africa who can help —Eva Khorsandi On the day the movie opened, I was the world become a better place. in Portland for a basketball tournament. I The movie started off with action, and it Not only is ‘Black Panther’ a long-overdue had to see it that day because the next day was really cool because of all the acrobat- embrace of diversity and representation, it’s I would be playing basketball all day and ics going on. I wished I could do all that. I a film that has something to say and it’s able I didn’t want to wait to see it until I got can’t do any flips like that but I can do some to do so without stepping away from the home. So three of us went to the nearest Globe-Trotter style moves on the court. superhero dynamics. It’s funny and full of movie theater in Portland that we found on The movie gave us a history lesson, drama, but it also feels like a turning point. my phone. It was snowing outside so we talking about slavery. Most movies don’t do One where the studio has noticed that its had to rush in. We couldn’t all sit together that. I liked how this one was about loyalty. movies can be about more than just selling because it was so crowded. However, by the When Black Panther becomes the king of the next installment. In the process, the time the movie started, that didn’t matter. It Wakanda, he has everyone support him studio has ended up with one of the most was just me and the movie screen. because he knows how to lead them better fascinating entries in its entire universe. This was going to be the first superhero and he is nice and helpful.—David Mack —Abigail Hamid

Patriots danced their hearts out during lunch in Town Hall. 24 March 12, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Lifestyle From left to right, Jaron, Asher, Jaden, and Matthew get- ting their hearing tested on February 15. Photo: Jordan Port

CAN YOU HEAR ME? LAUSD Nursing Department performs Audiometric testing on all of Revere’s eighth graders. By GRIFFIN RIEL times it can. So, it’s important for every- fewer job opportunities when they grow one to learn to take good care of their ears older. In other words, problems with hearing It’s hard to imagine waking up to silence and not take this amazing sense for granted. can really impact a person’s quality of life. instead of birds’ beautiful chirping or never With that goal in mind, the LAUSD Nurs- When teenagers develop hearing impair- hearing the harmonious hum of a violin or the ing Department visited the Revere campus ments, it’s often from listening to very loud contagious sound of laughter. What would it to screen the eighth grade students’ hearing noises over long periods of time. For exam- be like to not hear oncoming traffic or the on Feb. 15 and 16. The Audiometric Testing ple, exposure to loud music on electronic de- sound of a blaring fire alarm? Without the Program is mandated by the state of Califor- vices can wear down the tiny hairs or nerve vital sense of sound, people would miss out nia and is used to spot students with hearing cells in the cochlea located in the inner ear. on some of the greatest joys in life and may- impairments as well as to make referrals. Once the nerves are damaged, electrical sig- be even find themselves in serious danger. nals are not transmitted as efficiently to the Some people who suffer from hearing brain which affects a person’s ability to hear. loss live in that reality. Sadly, sometimes Researchers say about 20% In a Tech Insider video, Audiologist and hearing loss can’t be prevented, but many of Americans have some NYU Langone professor William H. Shapiro degree of hearing loss. partly blames earbuds for teen hearing loss. How loudly do Revere stu- He explains, “An earbud sits in the ear obvi- ously, and the closer the earbud is to the ear- dents listen to their music? Researchers say about 20% of Americans— drum, the higher the sound pressure, and that that amounts to about 48 million—have can damage your hearing. So actually, you’re 19 some degree of hearing loss. In fact, one in stressing the hairs of the cochlea and you’re five teenagers has some form of hearing loss. sheering them and damaging them.” When a Just like with vision, hearing can vary in person wearing earbuds turns up the volume 14 each ear, so the specialist checked both ears just a small amount, it causes the intensity of on each student. It’s important to detect any the sound to double. For this reason, Shap- degree of impairment as soon as possible iro encourages people who wear earbuds to 10 10 because hearing loss can seriously interfere follow a good rule of thumb: “60-percent of with a teen’s social and academic develop- the volume no more than 60 minutes a day.” 8 7 7 ment. If a person can’t hear parts of their Even better, he suggests using headphones

Number of Students 6 friends’ conversations and misses out on that muffle the sounds of the room so that 4 jokes, then they have a tendency to withdraw less volume is needed to hear the music. 3 3 3 socially. Learning in the classroom can be a As for the teenagers who discover 2 2 2 real struggle for kids when it’s hard to hear they have some degree of hearing loss, 0 and understand the lesson. Over time, these it’s important to receive proper treatment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 teens are prone to experience emotional prob- and support. After all, sometimes a hear- lems like depression, loneliness, and a drop- ing aid can make a big difference in both Volume in self-confidence. They’re at risk of having a person’s hearing and their life overall. March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 25 Ella Julia Lindsay Elysha Novie Musumeci Baker Chae Troop Troop Troop Troop 5205 5325 12845 16135

Edited by Sierra Sugarman “The Samoas have the richest “Samoas are very good and Samoas “The Samoas are one of my “Samoas look appetizing, beau- flavor. They are a perfect blend have a balanced amount of favorites. They are a caramel tifully drizzled with chocolate of coconut and chocolate, as caramel, coconut and chocolate covered cookie, with coconut in the shape of a donut. These well as caramel. This makes in them. These cookies also bits and chocolate layering the cookies have caramel, coconut for a gooey cookie that melts in have a lot of sugar, which caramel. The mix makes them and chocolate, another tasty your mouth.” makes them very appealing.” $5 for really good.” combination.” H H H H H H H H H H H H H H box of 15 27 H H H H H H H H H H H H H “Thin Mints are the second “These delightfully sweet Thin Mints “The Thin Mints have been one “Thin Mints are my favorite best, because of their refresh- cookies have a popular balance of the most popular cookies for because they are mint and ing mint flavor. They crumble in of mint and chocolate. They a long time. They are a choco- chocolate, with crispy wafers. your mouth and then the after are very enjoyable after being late cookie with a minty flavor They have a good amount of taste is a subtle, but good flavor frozen because of the cold to them. Not many people know flavor which makes them a of mint.” and crunchy mint flavor.” this, but they are vegan.” delicate treat.” H H H H H H H H H H H H $5 for box of 32 26 H H H H H H H H H H H H H H “They have a sugary lemon “Savannah Smiles are very Savannah “The Savannah Smiles are de- “These are bite-size meaning coating on the outside, that good with a powdery, sugary Smiles licious. This cookie is covered I can eat more of them without dissolves in your mouth. The lemon taste. The sweetness in lemon and powdered sugar. feeling too guilty. They have crunch of the cookie is sweet, of the cookie mixed with the They have no peanut butter or the perfect balance of sour and while the lemon tangyness lemon taste gives it a sweet chocolate, so they are good for sweet. They are appealing to bursts in contrast.” and irresistible taste.” those with nut allergies.” the eyes and the taste buds.” H H H H H H H H $5 for box of 25 19 H H H H H H H H H H H “Shortbread cookies are not “Trefoils are the best type of Trefoils “These cookies are the original “Trefoils are good because they new, so Trefoils don’t have any Girl Scout cookie because Girl Scout cookie. They are are simple and sweet. They new flavors. They are good, all they are light, plain, shortbread plain, shortbread cookies. are also buttery and crumbly. of these cookies are, just the cookies that go with anything. No chocolate, peanut butter, These treats are especially flavor isn’t as exciting as some They even have the Girl Scout powder of any kind, or coconut good with a nice cup of tea on of the other Girl Scout cookies.” logo printed on them.” $5 for is included in the cookie.” the side.” H H H H H H H H H H box of 20 18 H H H H H H H H “Peanut butter and chocolate, “Tagalongs are not my favorite Tagalongs “The Tagalongs are by far my “This cookie is not one of my a very good combination! because I do not enjoy peanut absolute favorite cookie. The favorites because of the strong Tagalongs are good when you butter. If you like the combina- chocolate covers the peanut taste of peanut butter. Once freeze the cookies. It makes it tion of crunchy peanut butter butter on the inside, and the again, I don’t like peanut butter, crunchy and way better, if that and chocolate, these should be blend tastes like a delicious and this cookie doesn’t have is even possible.” your number one pick.” Reese’s cup.” the best texture.” H H H H H H H H H $5 for box of 15 18 H H H H H H H H H “Toffee is good for a gluten free “These hard cookies are Toffee “Toffee Tastic is one of the “I like this cookie because it is cookie. They are buttery and definitely not my favorite. They Tastic newest cookies. They are buttery and has little toffee bits sweet. However, I love gluten, have hard toffee pieces that shortbread cookies with toffee in it, even though it is gluten- and this cookie isn’t good don’t mix with the hard, taste- pieces in them. Although they free. I enjoy how this cookie is enough. They are six dollars, less cookie. They even leave a are gluten-free, and crumbly, not too sweet or too soft, mak- and I don’t think its worth it.” sour taste.” $6 for they are still delicious.” ing it perfect for a snack.” H H H H H H H box of 14 16 H H H H H H H H H “A new cookie addition are the “S’mores have a good balance “The S’mores are the newest “S’mores are good if you like S’mores. Inside the graham of chocolate and graham S’mores cookie right now. It looks like a filling. They remind me of a crackers are a layer of marsh- cracker cookie. They are not s’more, with marshmallow and s’more because of the layers of mallow and chocolate. It tastes my first favorite because they chocolate creme in between marshmallow, chocolate, and like a s’more, with no mess and have way too much marshmal- two graham crackers. They are graham cracker. Personally, a modern twist to it!” low and are very sugary.” $6 for sugary, with lots of flavor.” these are too sweet for me.” H H H H H H H H H H box of 18 15 H H H H H “They taste like a crunchy, “Do-si-dos are my least favorite Do-si-dos “The Do-si-dos are the least “These have a delightful, peanut butter sandwich and are cookie because there is not a popular cookie. They have two crunchy texture and a nice a worse version of Tagalongs. good mix of the peanut butter oatmeal crackers with peanut creamy, peanut butter filling, The crust is too dry for my lik- filling and the oatmeal sand- butter filling in between. These but I’m not a fan. Anyone who ing. Do-si-dos can’t compare to wich. These are also the least are not my favorite, but they still loves peanut butter would the flavor of the Samoas.” bought cookie in my campaign.” $5 for 5 are delicious.” definitely like this cookie.” H H box of 20 H H H 26 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Charming Chin-Warmers Sugarbaby isn’t the Farm sport magnificent goatees to rival our beloved instructors’. only Patriot to sport a Mr. Iannucci says he has goatee. Staff rock the sported this timeless style “on and off again for the last 20 distinctive style too. years,” and he has decided to By CASPAR TURNER let it grow for a full year with “nothing other than a slight Throughout the ages, styles trim.” Mr. Iannucci is “not sure” have come and gone with the how his goatee contributes to his transiency of origami in the personal style. wind. Yet the goatee persisted. Mr. Honda says he first grew This variation on the beard with- a goatee about 15 years ago, as out hair on the cheeks is both the result of being “too lazy” to ancient and trendy. From the an- shave. He maintains his goatee cient Greek god Pan to a myriad with an old beard trimmer that of Civil War-era figures, goatees he uses to shave around his goa- have enjoyed almost consistent tee. Now that Mr. Honda’s “get- popularity over the course of Mr. Honda Mr. Iannucci ting into the old man stage of his many thousands of years. Every life,” he feels his goatee might century, the goatee seems to un- help him seem like a “cool, old dergo a revival or two. guy hipster dude.” In the 20th century, it was the Mr. Fulling first grew his postwar beatnik counterculture goatee in 2008. He was working that first popularized goatees and at Orville Wright Middle School brought them into the public eye. and says he “felt like a change.” But the novelty faded, and goa- Mr. Fulling does not plan to get tees became scarce for a time. rid of it, because he is not a fan Time wore on, and goatees of dressing up, and not having became fashionable again right to shave daily adds to his being before the turn of the century. comfortable. Once his goatee They have remained popular grows too long, he uses an elec- well into the present day, com- tric razor to shave it to his pre- monplace as an alternative to the ferred length. standard beard. Major celebrities Mr. Tokeshi says he “first who currently sport goatees in- grew a goatee about 13 years clude Idris Elba and Ice-T. The ago.” It started to develop when goatee provides a nice casual he had his first child, stopped look for those who don’t like Sugarbaby Mr. Fulling shaving for a while and decided obsessive, high maintenance to change his look. Mr. Tokeshi grooming. says he manages his goatee by The goatee is tradition- using “clippers when it starts ally associated with villains and to get too long.” He has “no scoundrels in popular culture. plans to get rid of it right now, Even the Devil, the epitome (for but will probably get rid of it at some) of evil, is traditionally some point.” Mr. Tokeshi feels depicted with a goatee. In en- like he’s “a rugged, yet mysteri- tertainment, an evil twin is often ous man.” His goatee helps him distinguished from its counter- “feel more rugged but also adds part by simply a goatee. All this a mysterious quality.” gives goatees an undeserved bad Mr. Hyman first grew his reputation. But this has not hin- goatee about “nine days ago, be- dered their explosive popularity. cause I heard they were doing a The urge to grow a goatee story on goatees.” has found its way to Revere, Although many Patriots are and Mr. Honda, Mr. Hyman, Mr. likely not ready to grow goa- Iannucci, Mr. Tokeshi and Mr. tees or even start shaving, it’s Fulling all proudly keep their not too early for the boys on the exemplary goatees on display. next page to consider what their Of course, the goats up at the Mr. Tokeshi Mr. Hyman future facial hair may look like. March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 27 Help Wanted! Town Crier writers offer their best peer advice. Dear Griffin, In my carpool, I’m the only girl and the three boys are constantly “roasting” each other. That alone is annoying, By George! Evan looks very distinguished. Sammy’s having a Ball with his new look. but recently they’ve started making me the butt of their jokes. It makes me uncomfort- able and I have no other way to get to school. What do I do? Signed, Alone and Roasted Dear Alone and Roasted, This sounds like a miserable way to start your mornings! It’s not clear if the boys are purposefully being rude or if they’re unaware of how unfunny you find their jokes. I Look for Tate to star in a High School Musical. Nick’s handsome goatee is anything but Pitt-iful. suggest you first tell the boys to stop. If they continue, ask the parents to step in. If this doesn’t work then the only option left is headphones! Sincerely, Griffin Dear Tala, My teacher is mean to me! She caught me cheating on a test once, and moved me away from all of my friends! I’m very honest and hardly ever cheat, but when I did, she caught me! What should I do? Rio’s stylish goatee is truly legendary. David scores a three-pointer with this supreme look. Sincerely, Totally Honest Dear Totally Honest, First of all, you should never cheat. Second, if the teacher thinks that moving you away from your friends was the best way to ensure your education, then you shouldn’t question her. You can try to talk to her or prove to her that you are ready to move back to your seat by being on your best behavior. From, Tala That goatee makes Liam look like a Grown Up. Kwazi isn’t just Humble, he has goatees in his DNA. 28 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

TALA MAHER Never Too Old To Snuggle? I remember four years ago, when I was eight, every time I was invited to a birthday party my mom would get the birthday boy or girl a Pillow Pet. I never understood the popular- ity of the gift until I was invited to each and every birthday in my class. Everybody wanted one, the sheep, the unicorn, the ladybug, the giraffe, the penguin, the zebra, you name it. My mom bought them all. She always said they were a cute, practical gift. I even owned a couple and took them wherever I went. By the time I was nine, they grew to be my favorite stuffed animal and pillow. I even had a unicorn dream light, which is a Pillow Pet that lights up. Every night before I went to sleep, I would turn on my dream light and watch my room explode like a colorful bomb just went off. When I was younger, I couldn’t sleep with the lights completely off. My dream light provided a great way to have a night light with a cool pattern that spread across my entire ceiling. Trying to understand the appeal of the Pillow Pets is not hard at all. No matter if you are one or one hundred, no one can resist the cutest stuffed animal that also turns into a pillow by one easy strap. Another reason why Pillow Pets blew up is because there are many efficient uses for them. If you want to rest your head on something during travel, or long car trips, or even using it as a cuddle buddy at night, Pillow Pets are perfect for anything. Some people might think that Pillow Pets are irrelevant, and ask why everyone loves them. Well in an Amber Merton article on Pillow Pets, it explains why. “They combine the security and joy a child finds from a stuffed animal, with the comfort and support of a pillow.” If you’re still a little concerned if Pillow Pets are even popular, then take it from these Revere Patriots. “They’re so cute!” Says Maddie Kelly. “Pillow pets are ador- able, cuddly, and perfect in every way!” Comments Alaina Porter. “They’re so soft and they make a perfect head rest!” Ely Rahimi says. As you can see, Pillow Pets can go from a kid’s best friend, to their nighttime buddy. March 12, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 29 Sports Tournament Putts a Hole in Revere Parking Ilroy, Justin Thomas, and many more,” said Mr. Iannucci. Annual PGA Tour others. It was a battle until the It was a pain for Patriots to Genesis Open slows end, but Bubba Watson pulled rethink the course of their sched- ahead and won the tournament ules for the duration of a week, down traffic around with a score of -12, moving but in the end the many benefits Revere once again. him up in world rankings to 4th for Revere outweighed the week best. Second place ended with a long inconvenience. By SIERRA SUGARMAN tie between Kevin Na and Tony Finau, who both had a score of The Genesis Golf Tourna- -10. This is Watson’s third win at ment caused a stir at Revere The Riviera Country Club, and while spectators occupied their his tenth title in the PGA. Wat- PE field. Patriots were kept in the son’s scores have been tumbling auditorium, and activities on the down during the past year, and field were canceled. The Riviera this win brought his rankings up. Country Club hosted the Genesis Last year, Revere used some Open again, as they have since of the money it received from 1973. Although it was a hassle the golf tournament parking to for students to avoid the field for replace the bleachers in the gym. about a week, there were ben- This year Revere is planning efits for Revere. on putting the money it earned For a week Patriots changed “towards class size reductions, their daily schedules so that their technology, music, and much field could be used for spectator parking. They have avoided the west driveway, reinvented their PE schedule, and found alternate Sierra Sugarman with last year’s drop-off and pick-up solutions. winner, Dustin Johnson, at this Although this was not particu- year’s golf tournament. larly enjoyable, “our staff are old and a professional-amateur tour- pro’s at dealing with this week,” nament. explained Mr. Iannucci. Star players who participated The main areas around Re- in this PGA tournament included Cars parked at the P.E. field dur- CBS Sports showed Mr. Fulling vere where traffic was heavy Tiger Woods, the champion from ing the golf tournament. climbing a tree for a better view included Sunset Boulevard and 2017 Dustin Johnson, Rory Mc- Photo: Johnny Harvey of the 2011 tournament. Allenford Avenue. Parents were not able to drop their children off on campus, which meant not being able to use the west drive- Super Bowl LII Faculty Predictions way. Instead, parents used the Last September and again at the start of the playoffs, staff predicted who would win Super Bowl LII. horseshoe driveway or another Only two teachers predicted the two final teams, but neither one saw the Eagles soaring to victory. off-campus location to pick-up January Predictions and drop-off Patriots. Since 2008, the title of this tournament was the Northern Trust Open, and before that it was the Nissan Open for twenty-one years. This was the second con- secutive year that the tournament was called the Genesis Open, sponsored by Genesis. The Riv- iera Country Club, which is an eighteen-hole par 71, hosted the Genesis Open. The tournament lasted a total of seven days. Four September Predictions of the days included the tele- Seahawks Broncos Ravens Panthers Chargers Raiders Patriots Patriots Raiders Raiders will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat will defeat vised event, and the other three days included practice rounds Patriots Packers Packers Texans Cowboys Packers Seahawks Packers doesn’t matter Packers 30 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School PEP Preps for the Sports Season Paul Revere after school sports are playing against the best and crushing all their competition. By MAX RODMAN well on defense with good com- munication and skillful blocks. Sports are in session. The They lost in the semifinals Revere teams are up against the against Harvard Westlake, fin- most talented opponents in Los ishing in a close third place. Angeles. Every team is made The boys varsity basket- up of team players that have all ball team relies on an abundant contributed to their squad’s vic- amount of team work. In their The wrestling team prac- tories. Revere is the only pub- best game, they were able to Noah Badener shuffles tices their take downs. lic school in the city that plays make a comeback and ended up Photo: Johnny Harvey around a defender. in leagues with the top private winning by fifteen points against schools. Brentwood. Owen Loncar came Abby Sheridan The boys soccer team have through with twelve points and tips the ball. been victorious over almost all thirteen rebounds in that game. of their opponents. The defense, However, they were eliminated led by goalie Max Renshaw, in the semifinals and ended up have had several shut outs that finishing in third place. Owen have opened the door for them commented, “We were just short to win plenty of games. The of- of winning.” fense has scored as many as four The girls varsity basketball goals in one game. During a team has won game after game. game against Harvard Westlake, Jolin Chin, a player on the team, Patriots scored three goals in the said, “We all trust each other.” first five minutes. Josh Mccow- Jolin also predicted that the var- an is a center-mid fielder on the sity girls team could play in the team. He said, “I think we are championship. Their top game going to win the championship.” was when they crushed Harvard The boys went on to barely loose Westlake 67 to 10. They also Dylan Walsh in the championship. have the ability to make numer- blocks the ball. The girls soccer team re- ous shots, blocks, and rebounds. lies on hard work and playing The wrestling team has al- together. Grace Vanderveen, ready claimed the first place po- a center on the team, blocked dium. Ben Frizzell wrestled on almost every shot in her best the team last year and this year. game. Grace said, “All of us did Last year, he pinned someone in an amazing job covering the oth- ten seconds. The wrestling team er team, making it much harder won a tournament in which three for them to score.” In the team’s schools were competing He said, best game, against Marlbrough, “It was the first time we won in they were able to find open shots twelve years.” to score goals. They stayed in The Revere PEP sports From left to right, Shea, front on offense by making shots ended a season of making shots, The boys varsity team Cate, Grace, Mia and in coverage and moving around kicking goals and pinning oppo- warms up for a game. Aspyn after a game. defenders. They were able to do nents. Photo: Shayda Shafa The boys wrestling team poses for a picture. The boys soccer team gets ready to run on to the field. March 12, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 31 F un Zone IMAGINE IF... Edited by Sofia Farhangnia

...Starbucks’ drinks were served to Patriots during lunch at Revere’s cafeteria. Photoshopping: Julia Foley ...Cardi B had concerts in the eighth grade ...Meredith Grey took over as the school quad during lunch. Photoshopping: Kelyse Burgess nurse for a day. Photoshopping: Emme Silberberg

BUBBA’S WORLD Cartoon by Sofia Farhangnia

... Celebrities shared their thoughts and ideas on ...Slime rained from the sky on the the SWIFT panel. Photoshopping: Shaya Keyvanfar PE fields. Photoshopping: Ryan Birch

THAT WAS THEN... Nicolas (left), Nick, THIS IS NOW Nicolas (left), Nick, Sammy, Zac and Sammy, Zac and Bill Bill pose together two years later as pose together eighth graders in February of 2017. as sixth grader in September of 2015. 32 March 12, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School GUESS WHO? Does this soccer WORD SEARCH Try to find all of the playing boy look familiar to you? Women’s March words and terms. There are 13 words in total. Word Search: Sofia Farhangnia

Photo: TBS Friends TRIVIA TEST 1. What is the cafe that the group goes to? 2. What soap opera does Joey acts in? 3. Who plays Rachel Green? 4. What’s Phoebe brother’s name? 5. What’s Ross’s son’s name? 6. What is the name on Chandler’s TV guide? 7. Which TV channel does Phoebe hate? 8. Who gets married in Vegas? 9. What was Rachel wearing for 1st episode? 10. What’s Joey’s favorite food? 11. Who is very overweight as a child? 12. What is Phoebe’s most popular song? 13. What did Ross dress up as for his son? 14. Where does Chandler end up working? 15. What is the name of Chandler’s annoying ex-girlfriend?

SPOT THE DIFFERENCES The photo below of the three Revere seventh graders has been Photoshopped with eight different

changes. How many you can find? Lola (left), Penelope and Ahlovue hold up their black history month artwork. Photoshopping: Evan Grochola

now animated 7. The chair behind Lola now has green slots 8. The black letters on Ahlovue’s shirt are now a filled in black box box black in filled a now are shirt Ahlovue’s on letters black The 8. slots green has now Lola behind chair The 7. animated now GUESS WHO?: Mr. Laffolette. Mr. WHO?: GUESS

shirt is facing the opposite direction 4. The drawing of the tree on the wall is turned upside down 5. Penelope’s bun on top of her head is now gone 6. The Sonic is is Sonic The 6. gone now is head her of top on bun Penelope’s 5. down upside turned is wall the on tree the of drawing The 4. direction opposite the facing is shirt

1. The presidency letters on Lola’s poster are missing 2. The door behind Lola is now turned green 3. The drawing of the girl in the black black the in girl the of drawing The 3. green turned now is Lola behind door The 2. missing are poster Lola’s on letters presidency The 1. SPOT THE DIFFERENCES: THE SPOT

1. Protest 2. Women 3. March 4. Feminism 5. Signs 6. Equality 7. Smart 8. Strong 9. Energy 10. Love 11. Times up 12. Passion 13. Messages Messages 13. Passion 12. up Times 11. Love 10. Energy 9. Strong 8. Smart 7. Equality 6. Signs 5. Feminism 4. March 3. Women 2. Protest 1. WORD SEARCH: SEARCH: WORD

Ross and Rachel 9. A white wedding dress at the beginning 10. Sandwiches 11. Monica 12. Smelly Cat 13. The Holiday Armadillo 14. Tulsa, Oklahoma 15. Janice Janice 15. Oklahoma Tulsa, 14. Armadillo Holiday The 13. Cat Smelly 12. Monica 11. Sandwiches 10. beginning the at dress wedding white A 9. Rachel and Ross

1. Central Perk Cafe 2. Days of our lives 3. Jennifer Aniston 4. Frank Jr. 5. Ben 6. Miss Chanandler Bong 7. PBS TV channel 8. 8. channel TV PBS 7. Bong Chanandler Miss 6. Ben 5. Jr. Frank 4. Aniston Jennifer 3. lives our of Days 2. Cafe Perk Central 1. TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS: ANSWERS: TEST TRIVIA FRIENDS