EAGLE’S EYE May 2012EAGLE’S EYE Edition #5 Index A+ School Store Opens As students walked in On Wednesday, April By: Cameron Merritt to the store, many were amazed Page 2: 11, the A+ School Store opened with the variety of products Goodbye Computer its doors at AHS. The store is * being sold. located in the B1 cafeteria next Tech Class Travis Fischer (9) was to the food store. *AP Classes: Scheduling one of the first three customers The school store, a Changes during third lunch, and won a product of a project completed duffle bag with a surprise gift *AP Reading by Ms. Rebecca Richard’s inside. He said the store was School Leadership class and Page 3: “pretty cool.” Ms. Karen Spina’s Special About the students *Moment of Silence Education class, sells school running the school store, supplies, AHS paraphernalia, Page 4: Richard said, “They’re doing an and other basics such as lint *Teen Driving Exposed awesome job!”
rollers and hand sanitizer. The Cameron Merritt If students have ideas *Texting and Driving students of these classes work The A+ School Store about what could be added to in the store, along with two Page 5: improve the store, suggestions parent advisors. “I’m really happy with how it Ms. Spina’s classes did a really can be placed in a suggestion *To Hire or Not to Hire “I was really anxious to turned out. I was surprised good job collaborating on it. box. Anti-Prom see how everything would turn with how successful it’s been,” They had great ideas on what * The A+ School Store out and I’m glad with how it said Melina Baker (10). they think the students would *The Cropped Tee is open during all lunches every did,” said Mike Williams (10), of The parent advisors want,” said Mrs. Laurie Scales. Wednesday for the remaining Page 6: Richard’s School Leadership of the school store were also “We’re hoping school year. Prices range from class. impressed with how the A+ [business] will pick up in the * College Tuition expense about ten cents for small, basic The students behind School Store turned out. “I following weeks as the word school supplies to about $25- *Veterans’ Names Needed the store’s idea were excited to think the children who worked spreads,” added Mrs. Lucie 30 for sweatshirts and hats. for Memorial see their hard work come to life. on this from Ms. Richard’s and Andrade. Page 7: First Year of Lacrosse *Horseback Riding By: Tyler Hall *Man’s Best Friend After many years of and winter sports have about Page 8: AHS not offering lacrosse, it 400 participating athletes was finally introduced. The while spring sports only have *#Palepower team plays in the Hockomock about 200, so adding an *Senior Year Twist League against other junior additional sport should Page 9: varsity lacrosse teams. increase that number. About Lacrosse is a sport 40 boys and 40 girls have *Stop Animal Testing played with a long stick called a signed up. Depending on how *Hello Kitty crosse and a small rubber ball. many forms are turned in will Page 10: At the end of the crosse is a net determine whether or not there to carry the ball. The objective will be tryouts,” said Houle *Does Music Help of the game is to score in a 6 before the season started. Concentration? foot by 6 foot goal by shooting There were tryouts *Mount Snow, Vermont the ball. A lacrosse field is and no one was cut from either similar to a soccer field in size, team so there are about 80 Page 11: as its 110 yards long and 60 players on both teams.
*A Taste of Spain yards wide. The lacrosse team Students and Hall Tyler plays and practices on the parents were asking about the *One Direction AHS lacrosse equipment soccer fields. sport, and then the athletic *Pauly D Project AHS had to focus on department had all the athletes Page 12: different elements before take a survey last year to see Boy’s Schedule: introducing lacrosse. “There if they wanted to play if a team Monday 04/02 5:00 p.m. vs. Foxboro *Asians on the were lots of other things needed were started. A meeting was Thursday 04/12 5:00 p.m. vs. Oliver Ames Monday 04/16 11:00 a.m. vs. OPEN DATE Court for the athletic department like set up with the parents and (Lowell Catholic) *Bruins Make Playoffs an athletic trainer,” said Athletic the administration to discuss Monday 04/23 5:00 p.m. @ North Attleboro Director Mark Houle. funding. *School Sports - Positive Monday 04/30 3:45 p.m. vs. Sharon Since AHS hired an The agreement was Monday 05/07 5:00 p.m. vs. North Attleboro or Negative athletic trainer, Weston that “parents would pay for Tuesday 05/08 3:30 p.m. @ Oliver Ames Pondolfino, a few years ago they two-thirds of the budget and Thursday 05/10 3:30 p.m. vs. Mansfield could now work on starting the school would pay for one- Wednesday 05/16 4:00 p.m. vs. OPEN DATE lacrosse. third,” said Houle. (Lowell Catholic) The boy’s coach, The Rome Boulevard Friday 05/18 3:30 p.m. @ Mansfield Monday 05/21 3:30 p.m. OPEN DATE Chris Kiley from Mansfield High Road Race donated $1,000 to (vs. Southeastern Vocational) School, and the girl’s coach, the AHS “athletic department Wednesday 05/23 5:00 p.m. vs. King Phillip Andy Logie from the Triboro for students who can’t afford Titans, have both been coaching user fees,” said math teacher lacrosse for a number of years. and former coordinator for the Girl’s Schedule: Brandon Mooney (12) Rome Boulevard Road Race, Monday 04/02 3:30 p.m. vs. Foxboro Attleboro High School said, “I’ve never played before Mr. Jim Hawkins, adding, Thursday 04/12 3:30 p.m. vs. Oliver Ames 100 Rathbun Willard “The Rome Boulevard Road Tuesday 04/17 11:00 a.m. @ OPEN DATE Drive but would’ve played as a freshman if Attleboro had Race donated to lacrosse (vs. Lowell Catholic) Attleboro, MA 02703 Monday 04/23 3:30 p.m. @ North Attleboro lacrosse.” He added, “I switched because they were Phone: 508-222-5150 Wednesday 04/25 3:30 p.m. @ OPEN DATE Fax: 508-223-1579 from baseball to lacrosse underfunded and students (Southeastern Vocational) Web Address:
AP Classes: Scheduling Changes for Next Year By: Giovanni Carcamo Advance Placement can do better or worse in “AP is positive for students, it classes are a huge part of the different subjects.” gets them ready for college.” AHS curriculum. It gives Head of AP classes, Senna said, “There are students the viewpoint and English teacher Ms. Sheila more students for physics than experience of college classes. Rosa, does not know what AP Chemistry AP. The competition The difference between AP and will be like next year, but she among all AP classes has college level classes is the said there will not be much of a decreased because there are so amount of work, the homework difference. many now.” Saturday sessions and the projects as well as the One thing that will will still be included for next year Saturday sessions. not change between this year but not because of the school. The proposed change and next year is the Saturday Senna said, “MMSI (Mass Jayson Bennett of school schedules from two sessions. She said, “85 percent The new ISSN lab semesters to trimesters would of my students are motivated Math + Science Initiative) re- affect students in advanced in my AP classes.” For the quires Saturday sessions.” Goodbye Computer Tech Class? placement. With the removal of students who do try AP classes She agrees that AP courses are best for students By: Jayson Bennett honors level classes in or are deciding whether to take competition with AP class, on an AP class, Rosa said, “No and the school. She said, “AP students will be able to choose one person is more capable is a definite amount of work that between college classes and AP. has to be done, and with the AP student Autumn shorter time next year it will Moitoso (10) said, “I like the require more independent challenge and how it looks on work from students, so they can’t expect answers handed Following ISSN These computers were ordered a college resume.” She to them.” teacher Mr. Henry Offner’s by Plourde. believes there should be more AP science teacher retirement last summer, AHS It’s clear that the AP classes in place of honors Ms. Christine Ravesi believes discontinued the Information program has been revamped, classes. her students are motivated. Support Services and and the students are more Moitoso also said The difference she sees Networking class to incoming interested than ever in the she feels she is experiencing coming is “the whole freshmen and sophomores. This technical field. a college class when in AP curriculum is changing and so year, the two upper classes Prew said, “I like how and puts all her effort into her there will be a lot of changes; involved in the program were the class runs now. We do a lot AP class, but she said, the AP test will be different, united. more hands-on work with “People who are not willing so I have to change the The program was computers and laptops.” to do the work can’t pass in normal way of teaching the lacking many things that are “We’re constantly AP.” Giovanni Carcamo students to get them necessities for the computer busy now. It’s not boring AP history student prepared.” technician field today. The anymore,” said Kelly. Alex Wood (10) said “The AP AP Calculus Book There will be four AP computers were running on the So why is the class classes look better on a science teachers next year. oldest version of Windows XP, coming to a halt? college resume, and it About the eliminated honors all of the components were old Plourde said, “Due to prepares you more.” than the other; anyone who classes being removed, Ravesi and hardly useable, and too students’ lack of interest in the Wood said AP classes cares to try can succeed.” said, “I understand why, but do much time was spent making art subject, there was a lack of increase class averages. About eliminating not agree.” out of resistor wires and solder. enrollment. The curriculum was Although the classes are honors, Rosa said, “Three English AP teacher Mr. Hailey Prew (11) said, too out-dated.” effective he would prefer having levels are too much and it Patrick Parker said about the “We never really did anything. As for the possibility homework more dispersed becomes confusing, two levels stress of teaching an AP class, None of the work was hands on. of this class returning, there throughout the week. keep it stable.” “The students are still having It was all book work.” may be a chance. Sreykeo Tum (12) She added, “It is like a behavioral issues; it becomes James Kelly (11) said, CTE director, Mrs. takes AP Calculus and wants the college experience but in a stressful when students still do “Most of the equipment was Susan Edmonds, said, “There school to leave both honors and comfortable environment and it not behave.” out-dated and the computers is a possibility. We are always AP. Tum said she would still is not stressful. The point of Parker added, “With were junk.” exploring courses that students take AP over honors, because AP is to challenge; challenging lesser time in blocks it will be So, in a field that are interested in. Unfortunately, the work she does in AP is matters.” good because eighty four absolutely requires being enrollment was declining, and preparing her for college. She Science department minutes is a lot for students and hands-on with today’s new more students were interested said, “Honors is much easier coordinator Mrs. Barbara teachers to be in an AP class.” technology, students were in medical, so funds went to with the concept and less work.” Senna sees honors being Parker agrees with spending their time in the hiring another teacher for that Tum added, “It removed as neither fair nor honors being removed. He said, program reading old text books program. There is a possibility, depends on which AP subject a unfair because the purpose of “I understand why because if and receiving little to no but there is no definite plan.” student takes because students AP is to make students work students are able to do honors experience. On Aspen, the as hard as they can. She said, then they are able to do AP.” Kelly said, “We program that allows students to AP is important to the learned more about electricity choose classes, there is no school and will be more than we did computers.” option for Information Support important for students next year Many of the students Services & Networking, the AP Reading if there are trimesters. who were taking the program computer tech class. As always By: Nicole Dotzenrod changed classes after their with school reforms, if enough With Advanced Placement velop experience with difficult A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. sophomore year because of incoming high school students testing in May, the pressure is passages and poems. In the past, he has also taught these reasons. are passionate about on, and for AP English students, Aside from required AP Waiting for Godot by Samuel After Offner retired, something, parents must the books are open. AP Litera- reading, students may be inter- Beckett, The Sun Also Rises by Mr. Johnathan Plourde, the OIT become involved. ture students, in particular, must ested in reading other AP-level Ernest Hemingway, Ethan administrator of the school If the students want study a wide-range of literature literature on their own free time Frome by Edith Wharton, and district, became a Placement this course as a CTE choice, to prepare for the AP test. to become even more prepared. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Supervisor, offering students they can ask their parents to call AP students must read a Others may be interested in a Atwood among others. hands-on experiences and the school requesting sufficient number of books to challenging read, or simply a Gorman’s favorite books placement opportunities in the information about it. If enough prepare for the “Question Three” gripping novel. of literary merit include Life of school environment. parents call, the program may essay, or free response. The test- English Dept. head and Pi by Yann Martel and The Since then, the be brought back, but at a later taker is given an essay prompt, AP Literature teacher Mr. Kevin Road by Cormac McCarthy. He remaining students have point. and must write a well-written es- Gorman has his AP Literature also recommends AP students completed a vast amount of With technology say using a book they are famil- class read A Prayer for Owen read the nonfiction book Talent projects that range from setting advancing, the interest to iar with. It is also helpful to prac- Meany by John Irving, Hamlet up a lab with the Linux operating become a computer technician tice reading difficult literature for by William Shakespeare, system on six different will always be there. the multiple choice, and poetry Wuthering Heights by Emily computers to completely Unfortunately, some students See “AP Reading” and prose essays, as reading lit- Brontë, A Thousand Splendid remodeling the whole classroom will need to wait until college Continued on page 3 erature is the best way to de- Suns by Khaled Hosseini, and by reorganizing it and setting up for the opportunity to knock newer and better computers. again. 2 Edition 5 Bombardier News May 2012
“AP Reading” preparation for the test. Students who have taken The book offers so many dif- Three prompt.” Continued from page 2 “It helps students to or are currently taking AP Lan- ferent relationships and “A Doll’s House by Henrik know about global issues, so guage and AP Literature sug- struggles that would work for Isben has various themes that non-fiction books should be at gested many books to use on almost any question on the test. could be applied to many pos- is Overrated by Geoff Colvin. the top of Language students’ the AP exam. The book was also easy to un- sible prompts,” said Katie AP Literature teacher Mr. lists throughout the year,” said Tiffany McWilliams (12) derstand, so I’ll feel confident Manlove (12). Daniel Walton recommends stu- AP Language teacher Ms. said, “I suggest The Catcher in using it,” said Courtney “A Thousand Splendid dents read Pride and Prejudice Cathy Kaiser. the Rye by J.D. Salinger because Panasuk (12). Suns has many characters, mo- by Jane Austen, Slaughter- Kaiser’s personal fa- “Death of a Salesman tifs and themes that may cover a house-5 by Kurt Vonnegut, The vorite books include the has a lot of substance that wide range of AP prompts,” said Road by Cormac McCarthy, mystery Daughter of Time can be looked at through dif- Sara Nelson (12). 1000 Splendid Suns by Khaled by Josephine Tey; novel ferent views, relating to al- “My favorite AP book to Hosseini, or any Shakespearean Jealousy (Jalousie in most any Question Three use on an AP English exam play, such as King Lear. French) by Alain Robbe- prompt,” agreed Paige Elliott would be The Scarlet Letter. Not “Plays take less time but Grillet; biography Booth by (12). only is it interesting but it is also are of great literary value,” said David Robertson, and his- “My favorite AP book very complex. There are many Walton. torical novel Loving Frank has been Death of a Sales- facets to the novel such as This year, Walton’s class by Nancy Horan. man because it’s a middle theme that would be appropri- read Crime and Punishment by AP English Language class family and shows real- ate for many free response Feodor Dostoevsky, Death of a teacher Ms. Sheila Rosa life struggles that are some- prompts,” said Brenden Quilty Salesman by Arthur Miller, said, “I recommend almost times easy to relate to,” said (12). Fools Crow by James Welch, anything by Margaret Sarah Massiwer (12). “I’ve used Les Miserables and A Midsummer Night’s Atwood or John Irving. I “Crime and Punish- for everything from MCAS es- Dream by Shakespeare. think what they are doing in ment and Death of a Sales- says to AP. It covers almost any- Walton’s favorite books terms of the speaker being man both have complex thing an AP prompt could come include A Soldier of the Great aware of his/her audience is Nicole Dotzenrod themes and characters, so up with: greed, redemption, re- War by Mark Helprin, A Tale of really cool. For the same rea- AP level books they work for different lationships, revenge, etc,” said Two Cities by Charles Dickens, son, I would include The prompts,” said Danielle Katelynn Tucker (12). Last Night on Twisted River by Lucana by Barabara Paquin (12). The AP Literature and John Irving, The Stand by Kingsolver.” it’s so diverse and fits almost any “Crime and Punishment Composition exam is on Thur., Stephen King, The Odyssey by Rosa’s top two favorite prompt. Plus, I love the red hunt- has all aspects – overcoming May 10, followed by the AP Homer, Crime and Punishment books are The Scarlet Letter by ing hat.” obstacles, and can answer most Language and Composition by Feodor Dostoevsky, and The Nathaniel Hawthorne and A Steven Gillard (12) agreed, questions,” said Brittany exam on Wed., May 16. The fee Big Blowdown by George Prayer for Owen Meany by “The Catcher in the Rye is re- Kisamore (12). for each exam is $87. Whether Pelecanos. John Irving. Third place goes to latable and conductive to many Matt Fyfe (12) agreed, preparing for an AP test in May, The AP English Lan- Huckleberry Finn by Mark of the prompts.” “Crime and Punishment has so for college English classes, or guage test on May 16 is not a Twain. “Death of a Salesman is many different aspects that can simply looking to indulge in a book-based test; however, stu- AHS Senior Suggestions the best book for the AP test. be used to answer a Question first-rate story, these books are dents do read many books in a smart place to start.
Moment of Silence By: Jordyn Gear
When I moved to students and teachers catastrophes in the Attleboro, Mass. from were false. It clearly states United States such as Virginia Beach, Va, a lot of in Chapter 71, section 1A Memorial Day, 9-11, the things were different. The of Massachusetts General death of a teacher or weather is colder, stores Laws that, “At the student. This moment of aren’t in walking distance, commencement of the first silence is provided to and the closest beach is an class of each day in all commemorate a specific hour away. My first day of grades in all public event and is done out of school was rather different schools the teacher in respect.” as well. charge of the room in I brought this To start off, there which each such class is issue to his attention, as was no moment of silence. held shall announce that a he was also under the This caught me off guard period of silence not to assumtion that a moment considering I was so used exceed one minute in of silence was otional and to having a moment of duration shall be observed not required to be silence every morning of for personal thoughts, and practiced every day. the school day since during any such period, However, he wasn’t the kindergarten. silence shall be maintained only one. We both looked I assumed the and no activities engaged in the law books together explanation would have in.” So whats the at chapter 71, section 1A. something to do with the confusion? He was astoun-ded to fact that the moment of In 1985, the learn that it was indeed not silence was originally used Supreme Court an option. He is now for students to pray quietly substituted the words looking into the issue and to themselves at the “meditational prayer” with researching more about it. beginning of each school the words “personal After being day and that the separation thoughts” because it asked if he believed a of church and state contradicted the rights moment of silence is prevented the under the First appropriate for an every incorporation of religion in Amendment. The First day occasion, Assistant the public schools of Amendment states that principal Mr. David Massachusetts. I searched the government can not Sawyer said, “I have high and low to find the favor a certain religion. never thought about it, answers I wanted. Principal Mr. however, I would not Looking up the Jeffrey Newman said, “A object to it if it was voted
laws on education in Mass moment of silence is only upon.” Jordyn Gear General Laws, I was amazed offered when certain Newman’s Tyler Hall and Madison Thomas to learn that the answers tragedies happen or on answer was similar. He standing for moment of silence provided by fellow the anniversaries of said, “I would not be Editor’s note: The Attleboro Public Schools’ attorney is currently 3 against the idea.” looking into this issue. Edition 5 Teen Drivers May 2012
Texting and Driving By Tyler Hall
Many people are the age of 18. It also bans can’t watch over every person guilty of texting and driving but sending a text or instant at one time, and more accidents most people don’t realize how message, use of electronic mail, are happening now that it’s dangerous it can be. According Internet access, using a phone illegal, because people are to a HealthyDay 2011 survey, for GPS navigation, laptops, trying to hide it more,” said Tom over 37 percent of drivers have pagers, or other hand-held Barrett (11). sent or received text messages devices for everyone. “People text and drive while driving, and 18 percent Fines for texting and because they don’t know how said they do it regularly. About driving are as follows: first dangerous it is and because the 13 percent of adult drivers have offense: $100, second offense: police can’t really see people surfed the Internet while driving $250, and third offense: $500. If doing it,” said Lindsay Lima (
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To Hire or Not to Hire By: Kaitlyn Johnson
At this time of year, most Mike Pratt (10) said, son someone must be sixteen or hours a week. There are limits Also, mass.gov. com, students in high school are “Overall yes I think it’s fair be- older and not fourteen or fifteen on when you can work too.” states some prohibited jobs for starting their first jobs. Unfor- cause, most people are too im- to be hired is, ‘During the The site also states persons who are under four- tunately those with a later birth- mature to handle the responsi- school year, hours are limited to why it is fine for sixteen year teen. They include: “They may day are still anticipating that bility that comes with having a three hours a day and eighteen olds and over to work, “There’s not operate, clean or repair day. Is that really fair or should power-driven machinery (except the age be lowered? office machines or machines for Alison Muenzen (10) retail, cleanup, or kitchen work said, “I think it’s fair. A lot of not otherwise prohibited.) They people under sixteen aren’t ma- may not cook (except on elec- ture enough to have a real job, tric or gas grills that do not have and therefore might not perform open flames), perform any bak- as well as someone older. Also ing activities and even operate because jobs are limited and in microwaves (except to heat food high demand, someone older in microwave ovens with a maxi- has more need for a job than mum capacity of one hundred some fourteen year old who and forty degrees Fahrenheit.)” wants new jeans from Hollister.” (
than younger teens, and they’re Nicole Dotzenrod mer. When school is in session, more likely to spend their money the maximum hours are eighteen more wisely.” “Help Wanted” signs are scarce these days - especially for teens a week, three hours a day on “I do think it’s fair. school days, eight hours a day Younger children are very igno- on Saturday, Sunday and holi- rant and arrogant. They don’t days, six days a week. dully understand responsibility. job.” hours Ta week. On days when no limit on hours, but, if you’re When school is not in It also makes it easier on their According to job there’s no school and in the sum- under eighteen you can’t work session, the maximum hours are parents,” Renee Gaumond (10) search.about.com, the main rea- mer, working hours increase to in a job that the Labor Depart- forty a week, eight hours a day, said. eight hours a day and forty ment considers hazardous.” and six days a week. Anti-Prom There are pros and By: Tyler Hall “I didn’t have the cons about going to prom. money for prom and I think it’s QUICK PICK would be at least $450 including Many seniors this year are just a waste of time to go to things like hair, makeup, a dress, surprisingly not going to prom prom,” said Samantha Milward dress alterations, and for many different reasons (12). accessories. including the cost, “Too much money and it . The students who did disappointment with last year’s was way too stressful. Senior go to the prom went to have a junior prom, or just not wanting year is supposed to be stress good time and celebrate their to go. free,” said Jadali Burgess (12). Many students who “The DJs are garbage, went to junior the food prom last year makes your were very stomach feel disappointed like you just with the music ate a bucket selected by the of grease, and DJ. There were to top it off, it also a lot of costs over complaints $200, no about the food matter what, afashionhub.com that was served. just to go,” Some students said Mike didn’t want to Ganss (12) be disappointed who went to Cropped T-shirt again so they’re the senior not going to prom. their senior “My dress Cropped Tee prom. got ruined Lots of because the By: Madison Thomas students just waitress The Cropped T-shirt is one of my favorite pieces of don’t want to dropped clothing ever. It isn’t too tight and it perfectly flows with every pay for pasta sauce,” movement. everything. said Meymey This style of shirt appeals to teenage girls who are
Tickets are $65 http://novelnovice.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/prom.jpg Chey (12). typically more girly. There are a lot of styles to choose from that and tuxedos are Prom Limo “I loved differ in shape, size, and color. I like to wear these shirts in the at least $100 prom. I graduation, but there were summer because I don’t become hot as easily, thanks to the free- while dresses are at least a thought prom was awesome differing opinions. flowing cotton. It’s such an adorable style of shirt. couple of hundred dollars. and it was way better than Student Thoughts Fancy transportation, like a junior prom last year. The DJ “I don’t have an limo, can cost another hundred played jamming music and I was interest in prom and I could per person. The total cost for able to get my groove on all spend my money on better one male would be at least $265 night,” said Caitlin Murray (12). things,” said Taylor Beaulieu and the total cost for a female (12). fashionclock.wordpress.com thestylester.com savagecolors.com 5 Edition 5 Miscellaneous May 2012
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School: Private = * Tuition Room & Board Total per year *Massachusetts Institute of Technology $40,732 $11,775 $52,507 *Harvard University $38,480 $14,620 $53,100 *Boston University $39,314 $12,070 $51,384 *Northeastern University $39,320 $13,140 $52,460 *Tufts University $41,998 $11,512 $53,510 *Boston College $41,480 $12,324 $53,804 Salem StateCollege $7,730 $10,010 $17,740 University of Massachusetts Amherst $12,991 $9,988 $22,979 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth $10,358 $10,178 $20,536 University of Massachusetts Lowell $11,297 $9,520 $20,817 Fitchburg State University $19,206 $8,256 $27,462 Bridgewater State University $7,552 $10,367 $17,919
Names Needed for Memorial; Veterans of Current Conflicts By: Nicole Dotzenrod
Names of veterans of current conflicts are Attleboro has about 34 different memorials needed to add an obelisk to the veterans’ memorial throughout the city, from plaques and statues, to in the center of Attleboro. Veterans must show either parks and bridges. a copy of their deployment orders or a DD214, and Capron Park Memorials have Attleboro, Mass. as their home on record prior Capron Park alone has nine Veterans to enlistment or commissioning. Memorials. There is a Civil War monument, Grand Mr. Franklin Hicks III, AHS ’03 alumni, is Army Ave. – which contains 75 trees each bearing asking people to send him names of OIF, OEF, or the name of a Civil War veteran; a Revolutionary OND, (Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring War Monument opposite Thirteenth St.; the Vietnam Freedom, Operation New Dawn) veterans from Memorial Stone; a Korean War Monument; a World Attleboro. War II triangle shaped island Monument; the Names and necessary information can be Veterans Memorial Triangle Sign; the new POW/ submitted to Hicks at
Horseback Riding By: Nicole Dotzenrod
Have you ever put your they are hopeless at the sport larly beneficial to children and trust entirely in an animal, by the time they’ve finished that adults with any cognitive, dropped the reins and thought first ride. The more practice, the physical and/or emotional con- “lead the way?” One of the most better someone rides, and the ditions. Working with strictly rewarding aspects of being an more confidence is built. Once trained horses can develop equestrian, among many, is de- a new technique is conquered, physical skills as well as respon- veloping the ability to “let go.” the rider takes on the next chal- sibility, companionship and Whether it’s learning new lenge with confidence. educational skills. Amy Gear techniques and skills by a trainer Riding can be extremely Horseback riding is a Jordyn Gear and her dog in lessons, going for a carefree dangerous, especially out on the form of exercise, with cardiovas- ride, or trailblazing trails or in the middle of the cular and muscular benefits. Man’s Best Friend adventurously through the woods when creating a new trail The movement of the horse and By: Jordyn Gear woods or trails, when I’m atop a through the thick. Many major its effect on the rider develop Canine, mutt, or flea bag, surance company to see if a horse, I’m in my element. Horse- accidents can occur, but in my and condition postural muscles whatever you may call a dog, it’s breed is acceptable to continue back riding offers a physical and eyes, riding is much safer than for balance throughout the man’s best friend. Their devoted coverage.” emotional workout – and no, I sports like biking, motocross, or body. Riding can also help lower character and curious behaviors The most common breeds don’t just sit there. four-wheeling. stress levels. fill homes with joy. They require that are considered dangerous Horseback riding is far Horses can sometimes More than anything, very little to please them. are Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, from what people see in the have a mind of their own, but horseback riding is fun. Dogs create cute mo- Chow Chows, Rottweilers, Sibe- movies. Horses don’t always go they understand directions. Whether riding for recreation or ments that are remembered for a rian Huskies, Alaskan mala- when you kick them, or stop While going down a seemingly competition, it’s always enjoy- lifetime, like those early Christ- mutes, Doberman pinschers, when you say “whoa” (the lat- treacherous slope on a trail ride, able to escape from life and re- mas mornings as a child when Presa Canario bulldogs, Great ter actually almost never hap- rather than panicking and lead- fresh the spirit. you come running downstairs Danes, Boxers, Akitas, Bull pens). Horses can be incredibly ing my horse to safety, I often There are many styles to see what Santa left, but dis- Mastiffs, and Wolf-hybrids or stubborn and misbehave fre- find myself closing my eyes, tak- and types of riding, including cover your four legged friend any mixture of these breeds. quently, which helps the rider ing a deep breath, and letting Western, showing, jumping, has already ripped the wrapping “I don’t always agree develop strength in the mind him guide me. Trusting in him is dressage, English schooling, paper covering your presents to with this since I do know some and body. an indescribable feeling. racing, pony clubs, and more; shreds. How about when you people who have Pitt Bulls, and It’s necessary to repri- Horseback riding is a no matter your forté, most rid- come home from work to find I have met their dogs, who were, mand the horse’s tricks and physically and mentally thera- ers can agree that being an your couch in more pieces than in fact, very sweet,” said conquer whatever he decides to peutic activity. Balance is very equestrian is one of the most you bought it in. Donohue. This issue is common throw at you, which may be a important in riding. Stirrups beneficial and exceptional Most people view certain among most families in the buck or two – no, not dollar bills, make balancing easier, but when sports around. dogs as vicious based solely on United States. “Most of the more like that game Buckaroo. riding bareback (with no saddle), If interested in being led the behaviors of other dogs of time, it’s not the dog’s fault, it Physical strength is necessary riders must know how to use on a leisure trail ride through the that same breed. But what about just wasn’t raised in the right to turn a misbehaving horse in their leg muscles to stay on. woods on a well-trained horse, that one obedient dog that atmosphere,” she said. the right direction. After a ride, soreness can be felt visit Sunset Stables in Lincoln, doesn’t have the same behav- What happens if your dog One mental facet that de- in muscles the riders didn’t even RI. They are open seven days a iors and tendencies as others in does not have the same violent velops through horseback know they had. This is due to week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all that breed? Should it receive the tendencies as others in that riding is confidence. In the be- the movement of the horse – as year. They also offer full les- same treatment as the others? breed? “The general thought ginning, it is a lot to take in. the rider reacts to these move- sons. Visit www.sunsetstables Some insurance compa- from a company’s standpoint is What’s the difference between ments to maintain balance, many ri.com for more information. nies restrict their agents from that although not every animal a bridle and a halter, a forelock different leg muscles are condi- The website
Nicole Dotzenrod based on the current actuary’s of reasons. If an Agency is not guidelines. able to offer coverage they may Riding English and Western in various places Jackman said, “People are have to place the insured with best to check with their own in- the Fair Plan,” said Jackman. 7 Edition 5 Teen Life May 2012
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Senior Year Twist By: Hannah Benvenuti
Last year when I I had dreams of going are going to do for me, so I can thought about my senior year, to college for Criminal Justice fulfill my dreams. I thought prom, freedom and for as long as I can remember. Suffolk University is graduation. I never thought Finding out I was pregnant where I will find myself next fall. what I’d really be doing was made me think, “How am I going I will be a commuter student picking out baby names, to do this?” Although I didn’t and I will be able to experience putting together cribs, and know the answer to that at the dorm life having a roommate preparing to have a baby. time, I knew I wasn’t going to right at home, my baby boy. This shows, not let having a baby stop me from I’m sure he will be the everything always happens as accomplishing my life long perfect fit as roommate. Late planned. I had plans and dreams goals. nights are to be expected and I for my life, and learning that I My son, Brycen, know I won’t have to worry would soon be having a son, motivated me to further my about things being neat and altered those. education after high school, tidy because I’ll be doing the When people think and just how I was going to do cleaning. teen pregnancy, negative that became clearer. Going to Most people would thoughts come to mind, all college and obtaining a degree think their life is over, but if you because of age, which doesn’t is something I will be able to still have the determination and
Submitted by: Hannah Benvenuti define the type of parent one do despite having a baby. motivation anything is can be. Of course, being a teen Support and help from possible. Never settle for less Ultrasound Picture parent is a lot harder than my parents has also made being than your best. Success is not having a child when you are a able to attend college a realistic impossible and I will make sure more stable, mature adult, but endeavor. I’m so thankful for I am successful for my son. it is a doable task. everything they have done and 8 Edition 5 Teen Interest May 2012 Opinion People Don’t Like Tests, Why Would Animals? By: Taylor Beland Opinion Animal testing for stroke and orthopedic excluded from the Animal many reasons, including purposes. Their heads are Welfare Act, which states, “The medicine, is something that is drilled and brains implanted AWA requires that basic quite common around the with electrodes, they’re raised standards of care and treatment world. People test cosmetic in darkness and have their eyes be provided for certain animals products, medicines, and other sewn shut or cut out, they’re bred and sold for use as pets, consumer products such as forced to have strokes and they used in biomedical research, household cleaners and have their spinal cords broken transported commercially, or cigarettes on animals to decide so they are paralyzed (
Does Music Help Concentration? By: Giovanni Carcamo The AHS handbook said she would rather be next without them, not necessarily states, “Students may not use to a classmate listening to music saying classical or techno, but cell phones, portable media than have someone talking too nevertheless it can be helpful players, video equipment, or loudly next to her during class. for them [students].” any other electronic in the Lumbra said, “Music Science teacher Mrs. classroom.” So is listening to helps very much with creativity. Margaret Schneider is against music while doing schoolwork It just puts more ideas in my listening to MP3s during class. really harmful? head. It keeps my energy up and She said, “The most obvious According to helps me stay awake. It would reason being, students would Elizabeth Landau, a CNN Health especially help if I could listen rather listen to their music than writer/producer, professional to music in school.” lyricless, classical music played researchers who have already Pulster said that music by the teachers.” MP3s in class experimented or tried to find the helps keep her energized and the can be dangerous because real answer to if music does impact music has on students students can’t hear fire alarms. harm people’s concentration keeps them awake instead of In some classes like history or while studying. The article sleeping during class time. English, music could be allowed stated, “That when it comes to Although she listens to help students focus in class memorizing important to music two hours a day, Shana while in other classes; students information it is best for humans Candlelet prefers to be next to need their full attention, like in to be in silence.” someone talking, but she also childcare and carpentry. In another article, believes listening to music Schneider said, “Music Can Help You Study,” helps creativity during class “MP3s are great for education from the UNCC 49’er website on assignments. She said, “It helps if we can find a way to have the Apr. 5, 2012, it said, “There are motivate me in class.” students listen to non-lyrical many types of music that have “I listen to music four music. I would hook the been shown to put your mind hours a day with the students to technology if the in study mode” ( help-you-study/>). Dakota Mammoli (10). She Students with learning Giovanni Carcamo Some artists that were prefers someone listening to disabilities find music helpful recommended in the article were music next to her rather than during class to drown out Student writing while listening to music Baroque, Telemann &Vivaldi, having her schoolwork outside noises. Lyza Saytili (10) and Ambient Trace their genre disturbed by someone talking. said that she has very strong of music can better people’s She added, “The music drowns feelings toward music, since expression and style. She teacher clarify problems and or concentration while studying. out the environment around me she uses it during school work explained “how pop culture the class as a whole isn’t, The article said, “This music is and I can focus easily.” and uses it every day to help attracts students to certain paying attention to the lesson,” perfect for studying, doing Emily Capar (10) said her focus. types of music that can be she said. homework or studying for a test that music in school can be more Saytili wished she inappropriate,” but then added, Administrators and or exam. It cuts down on distracting than helpful and could listen to music during her “Music is important to people’s deans can not negotiate with distractions and helps you some students, like class classes. The idea of listening to lives.” students about this privilege. focus on your work.” clowns, can ruin the music without lyrics pleased She is very clear about Montango said, “Technically Megan Pulster (10) opportunity. She said, her. She said, “I would love that, how it can’t be part of school no, teachers need to control said that she agrees 100 percent “Students behavior needs to be even the beat could help my because of safety issues their students and it’s not that students should have the more trustworthy and concentration; it would be very though. All students have to be possible with dual headphones privilege to listen to their own responsible but at this moment helpful.” Her favorite genre is safe and with the distraction of on their ears.” music. Pulster has a routine of no one is trustworthy of this R&B and rap, but she music, whether lyrics or It’s also not possible listening to music every day for opportunity.” welcomes this option. lyricless, it can block students to change or go against the hours whether during free time, English teacher Mrs. House 1 dean Mrs. from knowing what’s going on handbook. Montagno said, “I doing homework, or even Jennifer Thibodeau said, “It Ann Montagano sees it around them. “The learning can’t change safety issues and studying. depends on the music; lyrics are through the students’ process can be circumvented if the censorship of inappropriate Agreeing with her not good because they are perspective of how music is students who are wearing subjects; it would be very classmate, Kaela Lumbra (10) distracting. It would be better connected to creative headphones can’t hear the difficult to accomplish.” tickets for a day are $75 on lot different than another. We including big time attractions weekends and $65 on continued last season by like the Winter Dew Tour. weekdays while adult tickets are revamping our trail map to what “We try to be as $83 on weekends and $58 on we believe is a more accurate helpful to skiers and weekdays. Plan on staying for trail depiction.” For a snow snowboarders as we can; more than a day? 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Not only are mountain that will give you a change to report percentage helped me out a lot,” said snowboarding and skiing “bang for your buck?” Mount open as opposed to trails. It’s Brandon Men (11). offered but also other Snow gives everything needed pretty simple, an acre is an acre Mount Snow has attractions like tubing, at an affordable price. Youth lift but one trail can certainly be a hosted different events 10 Edition 5 Reviews Spring 2012 One Direction By: Meymey Chey After years of young teen- The meaning of their lyr- agers looking for new artists, a ics is so cute and adorable, most new group of boys has showed girls enjoy listening to their up to take over Justin Bieber’s songs because One Direction spotlight. One Direction is a Pop makes music that relates to a genre British-Irish boy band of girl’s insecurities. Their lyrics five members: Harry Styles, encourage girls to have high Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall self esteem and positive atti- Horan, and last but not least, tudes about themselves. Louis Tomlinson. In 2011, they created a One Direction became debut album entitled Up All really popular after receiving Night that was released in the third place on the X Factor. In United States, the United King- http://www.spainrestaurantri.com/photogallery.htm the beginning of their separate dom, and Sweden. The album Interior of Spain Resturant journeys on the X Factor, the made it to the top of the charts five members were not originally on U.S Billboard 200 and the a band. One of the former Canadian Albums. Roadtrip: Taste of Spain judges, Nicole Scherzinger, sug- When the band members By: Nicole Dotzenrod gested the five candidates be- publicly revealed their Up All come a group. They were signed Night UK tour to the fans, the Located in Cranston, candlelit table next to a “water- been craving it ever since. I’m a to Simon Cowell’s record label, tickets were immediately sold RI, Spain Restaurant offers fall,” is the perfect date. Spain very picky eater, but this meal Syco Records, after their elimi- out in the first couple of min- Spanish cuisine to New En- also has balcony seating over- was delicious. nation for a $2 million record utes. Young girls and boys were glanders, and is the perfect looking the “courtyard.” Although I was too full to contract and later signed to Co- extremely happy when they had place for a “fine-dining” experi- The menu at Spain is ex- order dessert, Spain offers 12 lumbia Records in North the opportunity to meet One ence. tensive, including both tradi- dessert options. Aside from tra- America. Direction. The group is planning Spain Restaurant was tional and contemporary Span- ditional desserts such as Their first hit song, to set a world tour date in 2013. founded in 1987 by Felix ish cuisine. Before ordering we tiramisu, cheesecake, mousse, “What Makes you Beautiful,” One Direction was labeled Rodriguez, introducing tradi- were served white and raison and bread pudding, there are became number one on Top 100 as the “British Invasion,” inspir- tional Spanish dining to New breads with garlic and chive many unique Spanish desserts chart in North America. The lyr- ing many teenagers to pursue England. Spain became famous butter. Three entrées were avail- available. The Pera Riojana is a ics include: If only you saw what their dreams in the music indus- for its Mediterranean cuisine able – pasta, veal, and sword- fresh Argentinean poached pear I can see/ you’d understand why try. They became very success- and elegantly casual atmo- fish. marinated in raspberries, Rioja, I want you so desperately right ful and popular after their elimi- sphere. The service was excellent, and merlot wine. Spain also now/ I’m looking at you and I nation on the X Factor. One Di- Spain is exceedingly while the menu prices were sur- makes Spanish style caramel can’t believe/ you don’t know rection deserves to receive 4 busy on weekends, so arriving prisingly moderate. Both the custard flan, Spanish Sorbets, you’re beautiful. out of 5 stars for being an awe- early is imperative. Unfortu- hosts and servers were very and Crème Brulee. some acapella band. nately, Spain only accepts res- friendly and helpful. The restaurant is more ervations for parties of six or For $15, I ordered the geared towards adults, as the more, so it is possible to wait “Pasta Champignones,” dining experience is high-end, over an hour for a table; but Rigatoni morel and wild mush- and there is no children’s menu. well-worth it. rooms tossed in a light sherry There is no mandatory dress The lobby has hand- cream sauce garnished with code; however, wearing jeans or painted maps of Spain on the parmesan cheese. sneakers would be out of place. walls and the waiting area re- The dish was served in a Visit Cranston and sembles the courtyard of a Span- more-than-generous portion, splurge on the European dining ish mansion, with warm auburn with plenty to take home. The experience offered by Spain tones and tiled floors. sherry cream sauce Restaurant. The food, service, The interior of Spain is complimented by the mush- and atmosphere make for a fan- breathtaking. Sitting at a rooms was perfect, and I’ve tastic night out. http://www.onedirectionconcerttickets.co/images/one-direction.jpg One Direction group members Pauly D’s New Side By: Taylor Beaulieu Rhode Island native, Hotel. While the half hour show Paul DelVecchio, better known provides viewers a “behind the as Pauly D, leaves “The Shore” scenes” look into DelVecchio’s behind as he heads to Las DJing career, it also gives them Vegas to pursue his aspiring a look into his personal life. career of becoming a DJ. His Pauly’s father, who he new show, “The Pauly D lives with, recently had a stroke. Project,” premiered March 30 He tells the camera how difficult on MTV. and emotional it was for him to A known member of leave on this journey to the top. the highly controversial MTV Viewers see him both as a series, “Jersey Shore,” character in a series and an DelVecchio was ready to show individual thanks to the way the viewers a more serious and show is shot. determined side to the Pauly D All in all, the show that fans had come to know. grabs viewers’ attention by http://www.superbangers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Thats-DJ-Pauly-D2.jpg The new series giving an in-depth look into follows DelVecchio, along with DelVecchio’s career. This new his four close friends Gerald series is already being talked “Big Jerry,” Gialanella, Ryan, and about, and is sure to last. It Michael “Biggie,” as they travel deserves 5 out of 5 stars in my the world. Delvecchio, as the book due to the heart strings celebrity DJ, spins hot tracks, pulled by his close-knit family, parties hard and, of course, and the constant dialogue. Of misbehaves along the way. course, there’s always the DJ Pauly D The premiere episode upbeat Pauly D himself. takes viewers to Las Vegas, “The Pauly D Project,” Nevada where DelVecchio will continue to air at 10:30 auditions and is chosen to be p.m.on Fridays. the resident DJ at The Palms 11 Edition 5 Sports May 2012 http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2012/02/22/pagesix/web_photos/jeremy_lin_getty—300x300.jpg http://www.nba.com/media/act_yao_ming.jpg Yao Ming (left) Jeremy Lin (right) http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/60/6071/5LXD100Z/posters/the-boston-bruins-raise-their-2011-stanley-cup-chapionship-banner.jpg Boston Bruins with the Stanley Cup Asians on the Court By: Meymey Chey Bruins Make the Playoffs Again Basketball has always After Ming entered Lin had to offer since he’s a By: Tyler Hall been one of the top sports in the NBA during the early 2000s, Harvard graduate.” Finishing seventh in [against the Capitols] but it’ll the United States and welcomes another Asian American came Asian parents tend to the NHL, first in the Northeast be close; they will probably win many young players and teens along to pursue his dream of have high expectations for their Division, and second in the in seven games.” Corneau also to participate in the National playing in the NBA. Jeremy Lin children to succeed, not only Eastern Conference with a said the “little ball of hate Basketball Association. Most was known as “Linsanity.” He in education but to also record of 49-29-4 and 102 (Marchand) and Thomas” will of the players’ backgrounds are was a Harvard graduate who maintain a good reputation. Lin points, the Boston Bruins made play the best but he didn’t have African-American or White, but became an NBA player for the had the best of both worlds; he the playoffs once again. Every much confidence in the Bruins not many come from an Asian New York Knicks, becoming a made his parents proud and he win, the team earned two points, winning the Stanley Cup saying background. popular and well known player. also made himself happy by for every loss, the team it would be the “Rangers or As soon as Yao Ming, AHS alumni, pursuing something he loves. received zero points, and for Pittsburgh vs. St Louis.” former Rockets player, stepped Rosalinda Sar said, “Lin is the AHS sophomore, every overtime or shootout The first game of the onto the NBA court, the Asian bomb, I enjoy watching him Sopheap Srey said, “I love loss, the team received only playoffs for the Bruins was on community turned out to play on the court.” seeing Asians in the NBA one point. Thursday, April 10 against the proudly support a valuable He was not just a because I get to support my Lindsay Lima (11) said, Washington Capitals, which the player. It was a moment when typical Asian-American who fellow Asians.” “In the past few games the Bruins won in overtime with a Asian-Americans were happy decided to become an NBA It is rare to see Asians Bruins have shown their goal scored by Chris Kelly to to show what their team could player. Representing a new play in the NBA; most people strengths as a team and they’re win 1-0. The Capitals won bring to the table. Yao Ming not generation of Asian-Americans never really expect them to be ready for the Eastern Games 2, 4, 5 and 7 while the only represented the Asian after Ming retired, Lin had part of a basketball league. Conference Championship.” Bruins only won Games 1, 3 and community, but also showed opportunities to use his AHS senior, Sreykeo She added, “Not having some 6 eliminating them from the exceptional skills and talents. Harvard degree in economics Tum said, “At first, I wasn’t good players on the ice playoffs. The Washington Attleboro High but instead of using his degree really into watching basketball definitely affected both teams Capitals won this series in Game School senior, Watson Yerm right now, he chose to join the but after I saw Ming and Lin but both teams pulled together, 7 on April 25 by a goal scored said, “I think it is amazing to see NBA. participate in the NBA, I started played well and helped each by Joel Ward, a couple of Asians play on the court with AHS senior Viriya Uon to watch more playoff games.” other out.” and/or against other members said, “I was proud to see what minutes into overtime. in the NBA.” Ryan Holske (11) was Every game in that excited about the playoffs and series was won by only one said, “The Bruins will win the goal, with three games going series in five games because into overtime. Second back up Ovechkin will be shut out by goalie for the Capitals, Braden Chara and Marchand and Krejci Holtby was exceptional making School Sports - Negative or Positive? will do the best because they’re 44 saves in Game 5 to earn the By: Madison Thomas good in the playoffs and Krejci win. AHS has a variety of sports,” said former AHS Santos, who agrees that sports carries the team in the Nathan Horton, who school sports to choose from. lacrosse player Nick Demers affect students in a positive playoffs.” He thought the was concussed on January 22 Around 1,005 AHS students (11). The constant and way. Bruins would be in the finals against the Philadelphia Flyers, have taken advantage of the demanding practices can sway Some players will with the St. Louis Blues and that did not return for the Stanley opportunity to participate in a a player to either quit or to stay agree that school comes first. backup goalie Tuuka Rask Cup Playoffs. Adam McQuaid sport this year. and try to juggle schoolwork, “Getting good grades is a would be back during the also did not return. Tuuka Rask According to AHS practices and their jobs. responsibility and you have to playoffs. was in the line up for Game 6 Athletic Director Mr. Mark Although some take your grades seriously,” Ryan Corneau (10) was but did not play, all of which Houle, a majority of those students may believe it’s said AHS Lacrosse player Tom also excited about the playoffs may have contributed to the students are multiple sport impossible to handle all Copithorne. and said, “The Bruins will win Bruins losing. athletes, which means the activities, there are a lot of Coaches also agree student plays more than one students who feel the sport they that sports affect athletes Winter Sports practice budgeting their time sport. Practices run almost play motivates them to do better positively in school. AHS Swim (boys and girls), effectively and I feel athletes are every day at different times in school. “The sports I play baseball coach Mr. Matthew basketball (boys and girls), capable of playing a sport and depending on the sport and make me want to do better in Bosh said, “Playing a sport track (boys and girls), hockey keeping up with schoolwork,” where practice needs to be held. school because if a player fails makes the athlete more (boys) said Houle. For some students, their classes they are kicked off responsible. They have sports became a problem and the team,” said AHS gymnast standards to meet to be eligible Spring Sports Fall Sports interfered with school work and Alanis Tirabassi (10). to play any sports and they take Ultimate Frisbee Soccer (boys and jobs. “Sports distracted me from “Sports motivate me that seriously.” (mixed), track (mixed), lacrosse girls), football (boys), cross- my school work and from my to do well in school,” said “Sports provide (boys and girls), baseball country (mixed), field hockey job, so I had to quit playing another AHS gymnast, Janessa students with opportunities to (boys), softball (girls) (girls), volleyball (girls) Staff: Jayson Bennett, Hannah Benvenuti, Giovanni Carcamo, Chanraksmey Chey, Casey Cotter, Mike Ganss, Jordyn Gear, Tyler Hall, Kaitlyn Johnson, Cameron Merritt, Samantha Milward, Caitlin Murray, Madison Thomas Editors: Taylor Beland, Droslynne Hebard, Taylor Beaulieu, Andrew Luciano, Courtney Panasuk Layout: Nicole Dotzenrod Advisor: Ms. Adeline Bee Student journalists are protected in their exercise of freedom of expression by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. Mass General Laws (MGL) ch. 71 & 82 States, “No expression made by students in the exercise of such rights shall be deemed to be an expression of school policy and no school officials shall be held responsible in any civil or criminal action for any expression made or published by the students.” The Eagle’s Eye pledges our commitment to an integrated, non-violent society that rejects all forms of racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, and homophobia. 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