June 2006 The Crusader 3 Physical Education: Ups and Downs By Mai Kusayangi

“GET YOU BUMS MOVING! we should take it a little easy in P.E. you celebrating by urself. You learn to AND GO RUN TWO LAPS!” Another class… at least for the teachers. work with other people and you can exciting P.E. class has just begun. P.E., Some typical games played in make new friends.” Dominic Ferris which stands for Physical Education, is P.E. are soccer, basketball, volleyball says, “I just like working and ALL about mov- accomplishing ing your body and something with a staying healthily group of people I fit. That doesn’t can work with”. necessarily mean In P.E., we have to be there are generally muscular, it just two types of warm- means we have ups. One, is just P.E. to stay running one or two healthy. An excit- laps, and then ing class of P.E. stratching your usually starts with muscles. The second warming up. Typi- type is playing a cally, jogging, but small game of small games like dodgeball or some “capture the flag” kind of running or “dodge ball” are game, like tag. certainly better “I prefer jogging preferred. Then and stretching comes the specific because it’s simple, sport or activity Another PE class kicks off in fine style short and effective. that you will play throughout Photo: file The other games we play the unit. If you like to play dif- tend to be strange and ferent sports, P.E. is most likely your and fitness. You will most likely play require more than necessary energy.” Jo favorite subject. As Physical Education these sports in any school that has Ogunleye said. is probably the most interactive subject teaches physical education. Several Melis Ataol, having a similar in school, many people say that it is other sports that might be played are opinion, says their favorite subject. American football, ping pong, gymnas- “I prefer the jogging and stretching “P.E. is so much fun. We get to tics, hockey… the list can go on and on. because it’s usually just like running for play lots of sports, and I enjoy it a lot” In ISB, the most popular sport seems to about a minute which is nothing; and says a seventh grade student, whobe soccer. then it’s over. But with dodgeball and wishes to remain anonymous. “It must “Yea soccer is one of my favorite other games, it takes too long”. be so hard for the teachers. We’re so sports. It’s really fun and I like how we Physical Education is an loud in P.E.”. get to kick and chase after the ball.” important part of children’s education. Indeed, it is quite challenging for the Said a seventh grader, Lisi Haberbauer. But the actual way that the children are P.E. teachers to keep all the students Many people seem to enjoy team sports being educated, can never satisfy every focused and quiet as Miss Sue Tingley, more than individual sports like cross children. People always seem to find a a P.E. teacher here at ISB says. She ex- coun tr y. way to insult many things, but maybe plains that the students usually get a “There is more strategy involved in it’s time to consider the trouble the little chaotic when they are involved in team sports; when a whole team teachers go through to make the lessons an energizing activity. So yes, maybe succeeds it feels cool, rather than just as good and fun as possible. Farewell to all the teachers leaving! Ms. Thomas, Ms. Strucchelli, Mr. Bell, Mr. Ruskay, Ms. MacIsaac, Mr. Morandi and Ms. Farris, we’ll miss you SOOO much!!! Good luck! The Crusader staff June 2006 The Crusader 4 NEWS A Farewell and Salute to the Leader of The Crusader by Youri Smouter

It’s a major loss to both Journalism, Another person very close to Ms. ber me, before you were famous.” Student Council, and The English De- Thomas was none other than Dr. Crow- During Ms. Thomas’s stay here at partment, and its one in which a lot of us ley. Crowley who retired as an English/ ISB and Belgium, she truly made quite a in Middle School can’t help but feel sad Journalism teacher was replaced by Ms. remarkable mark. From an English for. And that is that The Leader of the Thomas when she arrived, and he shared teacher, to The Crusader, to this year’s Crusader, English Teacher Ms. Sarah some thoughts about Ms. Thomas. Student Council, as well as a soccer Thomas, is moving to Massachusetts in “I think she was always really fo- coach, it is hard to forget, let alone not the US to explore other interests. The cused on students, always has been posi- miss her. For two years she was Master Crusader wanted to know of Ceremonies at the 7th Grade more details and so an inter- Poetry Celebration and advisor view with Ms. Thomas went for Kattenberg Papers for five underway. years. She explained in brief A final word of thought was detail why she was moving. given to Ms. Thomas, when “I’m going back to school, to friend of hers Ms. Corcoran get a PhD in curriculum and made time for an interview. She teaching at Boston Univer- said when asked what she’ll sity.” When asked on her remember most about Ms. Tho- feelings in moving back to mas that “I will remember her the US and her views on the positive attitude, I will keep in future she described it as touch with her, and I will see her “it’s bittersweet, I’m excited again”. When asked on behalf of to go back to school, and be ISB, if she would truly missed, closer to my family, but it’s Ms. Corcoran claimed “She is difficult because I enjoyed always there for her students, my time in Brussels”. Ms. Tho- Ms. Thomas and her class give the camera a final salute and is so involved in ISB life from mas was later asked on her Photo: James Duguid Journalism, Student Council, and soc- outlook getting here in Bel- cer, so she will be missed”. Ms. Cor- gium and again having to leave. “It was tive and cheerful. I think she’s done an coran later gave a final thought on Ms. fun while I was here, it will be a diffi- awful lot of good for people at Middle Thomas the person, not the teacher. cult move because I’ve been here for School, teachers and students, and she “She is kind and funny, very adventur- about six years now” she replied. brought The Crusader to a higher level ous, optimistic, open minded, and she is Ms. Thomas’s greatest memories more than I did”. there for her students and teachers when consisted of “the first field trip with 8th Dr. Crowley was later asked his own they need her”. Grade (Normandy). I had no clue what I thought about Ms. Thomas leaving and And so there you go. A wonderful, was doing and was amazed with the he had some nice things to say. inspiring, bright and yet another teacher hundred plus kids.” Another memorable “Obviouslywill be leaving ISB/Middle School. We moment revealed was “the girls soccer I am very sorry to see her go, but very hope and know she will be remem- team taking 2nd Place at ISST in 2004 pleased to see her continue further edu- bered.Her memory and work has done and the teacher retreat in Malmady.” cation. I encourage her, and I don’t more for ISB/Middle School than many Of the Middle School she said, “I think we will completely lose her. He well know. For someone who’s been think it’s a great place to work. It has a later finished with some final words here six years, it’s all gone by so fast. great faculty, everyone is very suppor- “thank you, good luck, and see you Now going on to further interests, we tive, and the kids are very curious and when you return to ISB as a professor give a final farewell and salute to the fun to work with.” with a big consulting firm. And remem- Leader of the Crusader. THE CRUSADER STAFF WISHES EVERY- ONE A HAPPY AND ENJOYABLE BREAK!!! June 2006 The Crusader 5 The Story of 36 Wonderful Years By Émilie Couture Everyone knows this tall man who ize that it might be time for him to retire current and past students what how they appears to live on the English floor of due also to his age. Mr. Bell will remain feel about Mr. Bell leaving and if they the Middle School building. After being in Belgium after his retirement and will enjoyed having him as a teacher the at ISB for 36 try to enjoy him- most common answer was that Mr. Bell years, Mr. Bell is self as much as was an inspiration for many it might feel finally retiring possible now that weird walking around the Middle after a great career he doesn’t have to School and not seeing Mr. Bell some- as a Middle School worry about grad- where on the English floor, if not any- English teacher. ing all sorts of where else. Mr. Bell was an important Mr. Bell is now assignments for part of the Middle School and there will part of the MS and his students or be a feeling of emptiness on the English fits in along with making sure he floor. every other person has all his lessons Mr. Bell has many memories from present in this planned everyday the 36 years he spent at ISB. “I don’t building. and every week. have any specific memories. What it Mr. Bell first Since coming to mainly is is a mix of many things and came to ISB in ISB Mr. Bell, has also of the combination of all the stu- September 1970, met all sorts of dents I met over the years,” said Mr. 36 years ago, after students. When Bell. “The one thing I will remember is studying in many asked if he was that ISB is a happy place to be and places such as happy with what work.” It looks like Mr. Bell will be Michigan State he has achieved leaving this school with many wonder- University. He has Mr. Bell in 1970 during the 36 ful memories. always been an English Source: Mr. Bell years he spent at ISB, Mr. At the end of this school year, the teacher though when he first Bell simply replied in a hu- Middle School will be losing a great came to ISB he was also offered the morous way “Have I achieved any- teacher amongst many others. What possibility to teach Social Studies as thing?” From what past students say, thing for is for sure though many stu- well, but settled for English. Since then, Mr. Bell should feel like he achieved dents and teachers will miss having Mr. Mr. Bell has been a teacher to many something with all the crazy teenagers Bell around. All we can do is wish him students in the Middle School and is he met. He has also received apprecia- good luck and to enjoy his retirement. now retiring. tion awards from students which goes to Mr. Bell has been at ISB for so long and This retirement came for the simple show that maybe he did achieve some- done such a great job teaching the Eng- reason that Mr. Bell received a letter thing in the end. lish language that he is getting a well about his pension, which made him real- After asking a few of Mr. Bell’s deserved retirement. Interview With an Ex-Student of Mr. Bell By Harry Cross Mr. Bell is retiring from ISB at the world a better place years in the European end of this year after his 36th year work- to live in by recog- school of Uccle with ing in this school. He has been serving nizing, accepting children who had ar- us so long that his former student Deb- and celebrating dif- ticulation problems bie Barter, who was in his class from ferences. and/or language delay, 1972 – 1974, is now a teacher in the Ms. Barter says: Ms. Barter came to Special Ed. Department. “I believe that a seed work here and has I asked her a series of questions on was sown then, done so for twelve what ISB and Mr. Bell’s classes were which was to deter- years. Her children like when he first came. I was told that mine my choice of Eliot and Alexina are he had taught a joint class with Ms. Pur- studies and career. I now both students in cell. became fascinated the MS. “I recall this exceptional duo as be- with the understand- She finishes by say- ing dynamic, enthusiastic, committed to ing of language ac- ing: “…I had never their principles and values, as well as quisition and devel- imagined I would be being entertaining and inspiring,” says opment, and thus working alongside the Ms. Barter. pursued to do my teachers which I ad- The English class of that time con- masters in Speech mired so much. Mr. sisted of reading novels, writing poetry and Language Pa- Mr Bell in 1980 Bell will always stay and studying grammar, along with re- thology.” Source: Mr. Bell in my memory as being flecting upon how one could make the After working for 8 one of the best.” June 2006 The Crusader 6 The eighth grade Fieldtrip to Normandy By Erika Wingerter The eighth graders that partook in room assignments were exactly what being joining up with our other bilin- the Normandy field trip were filled you wanted or you were extremely up- gual half, the French group, we filled in with mixed feelings throughout the set with the outcome, everyone was the last hours of the day at the beach in week. The happiness of starting a brand happy to have a pillow to rest their tired front of the hostel. new year as a ninth grader but the sad- heads on. The worry about roommates Wednesday was filled with unan- ness of the realization that another year seemed to vanish from every person’s swered questions about a mysterious of middle school had flown right by. attention; everyone rushed to their event that the teacher’s planned for the The despondency that comes with the rooms because their minds had been students every year after the scheduled farewell of good proceedings of friends and teach- the day. The ers but the content day was set in recognition that motion by a there will be nu- visit to the merous new peo- Bayeux tapes- ple to befriend try and the next year but of cathedral near course the main by. We were topic on every- given free one’s mind was time for lunch the fact that we and some were missing five lucky students days of school. managed to Yes, by the end of locate a res- the week people taurant selling were running out Ben and of toothpaste and Jerry’s ice clean socks but cream. Need- emotions were the less to say I one thing that were am almost not in short sup- positive that Eighth graders investigating part of the destroyed portable harbor of Arromanches ply. Source: Erika Wingerter that particular café The trip began, as any had no ice cream left other trip would, with an by the end of the day. early departure at eight thirty and the consumed of thoughts of fatigue and We left for St. Marie-Eglise, where a students waved goodbye to an empty the need for a shower. Finally the last paratrooper accidentally got caught on middle school. After two and a half and possibly the most awaited for event the church but survived. There now is a hours of seemingly endless driving and of the day, dinner. After everyone felt mannequin in his place to represent the nonstop talking we took a break from more than full people casually made paratroopers’ valor and how grateful the bus and went to the Somme Valley their way to their rooms and prepared the people in the town are to them. We in France for visits to Thiepal Monu- for the next day of activities. saw the museum across from the ment and Beaumont-Hamel. The Thi- Bright and early was the beginning church and then we made our last stop epal Monument had a huge arch in- of the second day at Normandy. of the day at a German cemetery. Then, scribed with names of missing soldiers Though the wakeup called was much finally the surprise group activity was from WWI as its center memorial and less than needed to get people up and being announced we were taken onto toward the back of the monument was a out to breakfast, most 8th graders made the beach and because there were al- cluster of graves of both British and breakfast on time or early. The French ready shovels and buckets laid out French. Following the stop at Thiepal and English busses were separated for many kids guessed before they were Monument we made our way to Beau- that day but were reunited for free time told. Sandcastle building! Everyone mont-Hamel Newfoundland memorial. and dinner. The English busses left the was putting in their best effort to win. We took a tour of the trenches that had hostel and made their way to Omaha The castles were varied in theme, size been preserved and saw the statue of Beach and its memorial. We not only and sometimes even in the materials. the caribou, the symbol of Newfound- got to learn about the history but we got Of course sand was used, rocks and land, to commemorate the Newfound- to see exactly where it happened so as shells and occasionally we saw some landers that gave their lives there. We to better visualize the horrific events seaweed. The day had ended and no proceeded to pile back on to the bus for that were gripping the world in WWII. one went back to their room without another long ride. We then arrived at Following the Omaha beach visit we unintentionally bringing some sand the hostel and waited nervously as stopped at Pointe du Hoc and glimpsed with them. rooms were assigned and we finally the destroyed battlefield that was punc- Day four and not only were the learned who our roommates would be tured with craters made by devastating French and English busses separated for the next five days. Whether the bombs and unbearable artillery. After (Continued on page 7) June 2006 The Crusader 7 A bon voyage in Brittany By Johanne Arnet The school trips, probably one of the aquarium, we learnt a lot about the Marine Farm. At the Marine Farm we the most enjoying school events of the different species of fish and sea inhabi- tried the famous oyster. When everyone year. Getting to travel, see new things, tants. After an exhausting day, we de- had finished their oyster, we left for the learn new things, and best of all, spend parted for the hostel. hostel once again. time with your friends in the sun (if May 17th, up and ready at 8:00, we left May 18th, on our third day we went to there happens to be any). for our second day in Brittany. On our Mont St. Michel to tour the castle. We These trips were organized so second day we jumped onto the busses spent an hour for lunch and shopping in we can see St. Malo, after and learn new we had gathered things about together as a other areas group we were and cultures given our maps other than and answer Belgium. See- sheets for our ing the sites Road Rally. We and adapting all separated to the differ- into our chaper- ent life styles one groups and teaches us started our something scavenger hunt. new and excit- When we were ing. done with run- On the 15th ning around of May 07:45 town looking am, the sev- for the answers enth grade to the questions, piled onto our we had half an busses at the hour more free château to be time before we on our way to took a very long St. Malo, but enjoying France. We walk on the traveled by The seventh grade says goodbye to St. Malo beach back to three busses, one French the hostel. bus and two English busses. and drove to the Pointe de Grouin for a May 19th, after a superb voyage in May 16th, after getting up at 7:15am, we group challenge. The challenge was the St. Malo, and learning lots about the left for our first adventurous day. We first chaperone group to build and suc- culture and history of Brittany, we spent our day touring Les Sable D’or cessfully fly a kite, the first one to ac- piled onto our busses and journeyed des Pins to do some beach study. For complish this would win. After lower- back to Brussels. lunch, we picnicked at the beach before ing our kites and having an hour of departing for the Grand Aquarium. At free-time in Cancale, we left for the

(Continued from page 6) for what would be our last night in Nor- come to an end. once again but the English busses were mandy. The trip to Normandy was not only split into bus one and bus two, depart- No one could believe the trip had educational but was fun as well. It flew ing at different times from the hostel. gone by so fast. It seemed we were right by which adds even more evi- “Don’t wear flip-flops” was the number waving goodbye to our parents a sec- dence to the assumption that “time flies one rule because we were walking to ond ago and now we were heading when you’re having fun.” At school we Arromanches on the beach. It was a back! Despite the fact if we wanted to read and learn from textbooks about the pleasant thirty-minute walk and was or not we loaded the busses and began conflicts between countries and how it preceded by a guided visit of the Arro- our long trip back. Four hours had can lead to violence but throughout this manches museum that was devoted to passed and we stopped for a visit of the trip we were given the opportunity to the artificial harbor built there in cathedral at Amiens. Then our last stop, understand more in-depth the events WWII. We were then reunited with the before our arrival at the school, a break throughout the World Wars and see the second English bus, and they both de- for lunch. Then three and a half more places that were so essential during the parted for a visit of Calvados. We were hours and we had arrived to the famil- battles. I found the trip to be a reward- allowed to taste some of the alcohol iar school we see everyday. Our parents ing experience and I can’t wait to see made by Calvados and then we were and siblings all waiting for us to pile those of you who are staying for the permitted to buy a bottle for our par- off the bus and retrieve our bag which Loire Valley field trip in ninth grade. ents. Then we drove back to the hostel is exactly what we did. Our trip had June 2006 The Crusader 8 History + Fun Activities = The Loire Valley By Émilie Couture Monday, May 15 2006. The entire known for its many towers and impres- Frankard. “We have now been going to ninth grade is gathered at the Château sive two-way winding staircase. Last the Loire Valley for 17 years and it will parking lot at 7:30 am. We are waiting but not least we were able to enjoy a continue to be that way for a while.” for instructions as to when and how to nighttime light and sound show pro- Most of the students enjoyed board the buses that will lead us to the jected on the Blois château. But visiting this trip but as usual there are the few Loire Valley in France. First, the divi- chateaus wasn’t all we did. On who just don’t like anything that has to sion between who is going on the Wednesday we were treated with a do with school. However, most every- French bus and who is going on the minature gastronomic tour complete one had their favorite activities during English bus. Then comes the suppos- with goat cheese tasting, wine cellar and shared their thoughts. “I enjoyed edly organized boarding of the buses. visiting and mushroom caves. The trip kayaking the most. It was fun to see the And off we go. different people trying to The first stop race each other,” said Cris- after about three hours tina Wingerter. of traveling: the well- While some people en- known Château de joyed activities that every- Versailles. After a one did, others had memo- quick lunch we headed ries not related to the cha- towards the gardens of teaus. “One night at din- this wonderful château. ner, we decided to go We are shown the most through without cursing. important and interest- We had just started when ing characteristics of all of a sudden I say some- this park. About two thing and a curse word hours later we are back comes out. We all start on the busses and laughing and my friend headed towards Che- almost spits out the mouth- digny in the Loire Val- ful of food he had just ley, where will be stay- taken. In a way it was dis- ing for the week to gusting but it was so come. Following the The French group in front of Chambord after their boating trip funny,” said Guillermo first day comes the in- Dochao-Naveira. tense chateau visiting, gastronomy wasn’t all about working hard. The Overall the trip went well. tours and enjoyable activities. Through- ninth graders got the opportunity to do Though everything was fun, we all out the week we had the chance to visit 17 km of kayaking on the Loire River were eager to go home, relax and to the Clos-Lucé where Leonardo da and to go biking and boat rowing in the finally get enough sleep after the crazy Vinci resided during the years of his park of Chambord. week we had just lived. For the ninth life, the Chenonceau château that is “We chose the Loire Valley be- graders this was the last week-long trip partly built over the Cher River, the cause that is where the Renaissance at ISB and the teachers in charge of this Cheverny château that is well-known started in France because of François trip made sure we would enjoy it as for its hunting dogs and for being the the First who asked Leonardo da Vinci much as possible. castle known as Moulinsart in Tintin, to come to France for the last years of and the impressive Chambord château his life,” Said assistant head Mme Eggs with Green Ham By Sam de Ferranti Most people have heard of the Taiwan University's Department of to any other pig and other pigs seem child’s book Green Eggs and Ham but Animal Science and Technology has not to notice any difference in the have you ever heard of Eggs and Green created these green pigs by injected transgenic pigs. Ham. When the lights dim, the scien- fluorescent green protein from jelly fish The proteins were added into 265 tists wait one second for their eyes to into pigs during the embryonic stage. embryos and implanted in 8 female adjust to the light. Yes, what they are These pigs glow green in the dark and pigs, 4 of these pigs became pregnant seeing is green. They are green all the during the daytime have green tinged and 3 male green pigs were born 3 way through green heart, green lungs eyes, skin, trotters, teeth and snout. months ago. According to http:// and green snouts. These were the These pigs are not the world’s first news.bbc.co.uk under a blue light these thoughts of scientists from a genetic glowing pigs but the previous glowing piglets “glow torch-light bright”. engineering laboratory in Taiwan. They pigs had a mere partial glow to them Upon being asked the question do have genetically engineered three pigs while these Taiwanese pigs are green to you think pigs can fly, can talk or can that glow in the dark. the core. So far the pigs are no different (Continued on page 9) June 2006 The Crusader 9 Extreme rights By: Aoife Daly Extreme rights. What does that were shot in Antwerp were foreigners. The shooting in Antwerp is the first mean to you? Probably the subject of a “I have the impression that xeno- big example of extreme rights violence. few newspaper articles, or a couple of phobia is getting more and more wide- But will it get worse? Many people are television programs. But to some peo- spread,” said ninth grader Erik Enberg. now afraid that the extreme rights vio- ple, extreme rights are a matter of life The Vlaams Belang, formerly lence in Antwerp will provoke both and death. called the Vlaams Blok, is a political extreme rights and anti-extreme rights A few weeks ago, a young man in party of extreme rights activists. When violence in the cities of Belgium. Antwerp shot three people. He was the it was called the Vlaams Blok, the gov- Many people are also worried about its son of two members of the Vlaams ernment made sure it had no power to acceptance as a political party. It supports Belang. The Vlaams Belang is an ex- run for elections. But then the Vlaams Flemish independence, restricted immi- treme rights group. Extreme rights are Blok changed its name to Vlaams gration, and free market economics. The the belief that your country should kick Belang and it’s now back in the run- party characterizes its current party poli- out all the foreigners, and only have the ning. Extreme rights have never been cies as those of a traditional conservative natives. For instance, the Vlaams that much of a problem in Belgium, party, but opponents see it as the extreme Belang (a Belgian extreme rights party) until the shooting in Antwerp was rights party that it truly is. believes that there should only be Bel- traced back to the Vlaams Belang influ- gians in Belgium. All three people that ence. Hay Fever at ISB By Einar Stefansson and Emilia Hull ATCHOO!!! It is hay fever season at and diet changes. ISB and many of the students are sneezing Mrs. Linda Tylke, one of the school nurses esti- in the corridors. All across the campus, stu- mated that around 30% of the students at ISB have dents, as well as teachers and parents, are hay fever, or some sort of other allergy to pollen. crying and coughing due to the pollen in the She also said that she gets many complaints about air. itchy, runny noses, watery eyes… but not recently Many people don’t know what hay fever because of all the rainy days we’ve been having. If is and wonder why everyone seems to be you didn’t know, rain keeps pollen out of the air and crying. Well hay fever is “allergic rhinitis,” keeps it on the ground. At least one teacher in each in other word an allergic reaction to pollen division has hay fever according to Mrs. Tylke. She or dust and during this time of year the trees added that hay fever sufferers can react to the pollen and flowers are blooming filling the air with practically everywhere at any time, but there might pollen. be delays. Hay fever can cause coughing, A famous sneezer you may know “Different places have different plants headaches, itching nose, mouth, eyes, Source: http://www.disney2go.disneyfansites.com/ and flowers. When people from the throat and skin, runny nose, impaired U.S., for example, come to Belgium, it smell, sneezing, stuffy nose, teary eyes, sore throat and sometimes takes them time to develop allergies for the pollen wheezing. Symptoms vary according to during certain times here,” she said. of the day or season it is; exposure to pets or other allergens (Continued on page 10)

(Continued from page 8) of the original embryos did not de- glow in the dark Brad Wilkinson from velop. Only 3 out of the initial 265 em- 9th grade said “Yes they can fly they bryos with green genetic material were just need to be thrown out of an aero- born for reasons unknown. plane and yes, they can glow in the Other glowing animals have been dark”. It seems obvious that the news created using the same technique as the of these green pigs have spread to some one used to create the three pigs. Alba, people. But not all people have heard a green rabbit was created in France the news. The reply to the same ques- about 5 years ago. Now scientists are tion as above “No of course not are you trying to create glow in the dark cake stupid or something” a 7th grader who frosting, ink, hair mousse, champagne wished to remain anonymous said. Source: http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/ and beer. Technology like this can help scien- Scientists are hoping that the greens tist research diseases. Because of the sophisticated animals. The research pigs shall mate with other normal pigs green proteins in the pig’s body they used to create these green pigs shall be to create a new generation green pigs. show up more easily under observation used for stem cell research to try and Some scientists are coining this new than other proteins. This eliminates the cure human diseases. outburst of genetically engineered ani- need for invasive testing on pigs or, On the negative side these green mals and objects as the “Green Genera- when it gets to that stage, other more pigs have not developed easily. Many tion”. June 2006 The Crusader 10 Kids-don’t try this at home! By Sophie Earl It was the big day. I could feel the sun blazing down on to do half of these things? In 2000 there was a four-year old my back I could feel my legs shaking. I put my board on the boy in Paris who tried to bungee jump for the record but got ground, stepped on and then I was off, plummeting down stopped by the French authorities. But other then that the then lifted in the air, seeing the world spin as I did my 360’. I closest an ISB teacher has got to an extreme sport was done felt the violent landing, and struggled to keep my balance. by Mr. Gramolini, who went ice abseiling in Mexico city. He Extreme sports is more than bungee jumping and snow- hiked 15 thousand feet and ice-repelled down 10 water falls. boarding. Imagine yourself flying over The Great Wall of He also scuba-dived in the crater of the Novadodetolua vol- China about 120 feet high with a skateboard below your feet, cano in Mexico City. turning in numerous rotations then struggling to keep bal- There are new extreme sports born every week, every- ance as you land. Well, Danny Way set a new world record, one seeming more dangerous than the last. jumping over the wall of China, and he did it five times, in But are these extreme sports really that dangerous? Sur- front of the crowd. Extreme sports is taking a sport to the prisingly, statistically, horse riding is the most dangerous absolute limit. BASE-jumping involves parachuting off sport you can practice. Everyone believes that extreme sports buildings and cliffs. There is a day called bride day held in imply great danger whereas usually this is not the case. The Fayetteville, West Virginia, where 450 BASE jumpers and dangers of these sports have been exaggerated. Many of the hundreds of rappellers jump off the bridge. Phil Shaw of misunderstandings are from the publicity that surrounds Leicester created the sport “extreme ironing” which he says these sports. In fact, the publicity can be bigger than the ac- "combines the thrill of an extreme sport with the satisfaction tual sports - from designer drinks, to graffiti, to clothing and of a well-pressed shirt". The sport can be done up a mountain TV programmes. In reality, many extreme sports have safety or under water or in the most bizarre places. Hang-gliding equipment and sometimes a backup safety team in case of and skydiving have given future ideas of heli-bungee jump- accidents. The Extreme Sports Channel has a huge audience ing and sky-flying. Skateboarding has lead to street luge, of 20 million across Europe most of whom have never gone going down a hill as fast as you can on a skateboard. near a half pipe. Buildering is free climbing up skyscrapers! Who would want Family Sports Day by Will VanKoughnett Sunday, May 21. Noon. The sun is just starting to sions stand or either rise over the clouds and, for the first time, the Belgian sky is of the synthetic fields blue. Today is perfect day for sports. It’s a good thing that to give in their tickets it’s Family Sports Day at ISB. Sports, games, and junk food. in exchange for a Four hours of enjoying yourself on a Sunday afternoon is a soda, a game of soc- perfect way to spend the first sunny day in the year. cer, or a turn on the There were many fun activities to participate in on Sports bouncy castle (for the Day. Intramural soccer, human foosball, and the bouncy younger kids). If this slide were some of the main attractions. Many people agreed hypothetical, nonde- that it was well planned, but remarked that there was a wider script, asexual variety in last year’s Sports Day. “Tickets were cheaper than [human?] being changed their mind or had leftover tickets, last year, but there weren’t as many things to do,” one eighth they didn’t have to go back to buy more; they could just grader commented. One site often visited was the popcorn spend them in a different outlet. Isn’t technology great? stand. Free popcorn and cotton candy was given out here. But, let’s not forget all of our sports teams that got up The Raiders Boosters Club was selling clothes to support the before one o’clock on a Sunday to go play their hearts out. Raiders sports teams, and the MS Student Council was trying No, I’m just kidding, but seriously, they did deserve to win, to get rid of, I mean, sell, the rest of their large hoard of if they did, and, if they lost, well, nice try? Forget everything Raiders wristbands. that I just said. This article is about the upcoming fundraiser. Meanwhile, the FA had devised an ingenious system to No, I didn’t think you’d fall for that. Anyway, I’d just like to sell concessions and games. If someone wanted to buy food say, thanks to all of the people who put the fabulous event or drink, all they had to do was to buy an amount of tickets, together, thanks to all of the people that came and had a good based on what they wanted to get. This was all written out time, and to the people that didn’t come, there’s always next for them on a handy list. Then, they could go to the conces- year.

(Continued from page 9) in the air is the most, wear face masks, keep windows closed Natasha McMillan is one eighth grader who suffers from and use air conditioning, don’t dry clothes outside, avoid hay fever. She says, “It’s like having a cold in summer. It’s unnecessary exposure to other environmental irritants(bug always there and it’s very annoying. Sometimes you can’t spray…) and avoid doing yard work. You can also take breathe properly and you grasp for air while you’re trying to medicine such as Claritin, Zirtek and Benadryl like many blow your nose.” other hay fever sufferers which help a lot. If you’re one of How do you get rid of getting the symptoms of hay fe- the sufferers that have to live with this allergy remember that ver? You can remain indoors in the morning when the pollen we feel your pain and we hope you’ll get rid of it! June 2006 The Crusader 11 The Kinshasa project comes to an end By Erik Engberg What is the Kinshasa Project? No doubt most MS stu- broadband connection. The internet café is open for everyone dents have heard of this project but have, like myself until seven days a week from nine to nine and the exceptionally now, known little more than low prices makes it available to a what its name omits. very wide public. All the computers The idea of the Kinshasa were donated and set up by the ISB Project is that ISB, in coopera- IT Department. tion with the commune of Wa- The centre offers free technology termael-Boitsfort was to help set courses for schoolchildren attending up an IT centre on the campus the surrounding schools and at a sub- of the Université Cardinal sidised rate for the local community Malula (UCM) in Kinshasa, the of Kingabwa; it employs eight peo- capital of the Democratic Re- ple including four teachers. public of the Congo (DRC). The The Kinshasa Technology Centre project began three years ago – is the only one of its kind in the com- and is now finally drawing to a munity, and has proven a unique close. As the centre is now more resource for the local population. and more able to stand on its Courtesy of Ms Flynn The success of this project clearly own feet, ISB’s involvement will demonstrates the extent to which we end at the end of 2006. can support those living in less privi- The centre, dubbed the Kinshasa Technology Centre, leged parts of the world if we make an effort, how the labour is split in two parts. One is used as an IT classroom, includ- really does pay off. With the Kinshasa Project, ISB has ing 20 of the computers, and the other is an internet café brought great opportunity in education, an invaluable re- which employs the other 15 – all of course with wireless source, to an entire community. New Sevvies: Will the Veterans be naughty or nice By Matthew Finney When seventh grader Garrett Welch School just making it to your classes the campus. arrived at the ISB Middle School this before they are over can be hard on Another problem facing new sev- past trimester he felt lost in a vast your first days. But when the ninth enth graders is the fact that most of world of lockers, corridors, and door- graders leave, who will show the new them classes with other new seventh ways. The immense hallways and myr- grade sevens around? graders who can’t help them find their iad of staircases, secret passageways, Seventh and eighth graders will way. They will have refuge in advisory and shortcuts didn’t help either; they have to show new students around next though, because they can share their just made him feel like a grain of sand year when they become eighth graders. newfound knowledge of Middle School on the beach. Luckily, Garrett was able Seventh grader Shamil Norshidi thinks, classes and customs with others like to find help because a veteran of the “They [seventh graders] should explore them, and they will be able to talk Middle School was always around the to find their way around, that was fun about their problems with their peers corner to offer assistance. for me last year.” He added some ad- and advisor. Veteran Middle Schoolers (people vice for all of the new seventh graders, The incoming seventh graders are who are currently in grade 8 or 9) who have “Don’t carry all of your stuff in your going to be a lucky batch because of already mastered this labyrinth we call bag when walking to your classes. It the current seventh (and eighth) grad- the Middle School were always there to was really hard for me to do.” And ers’ empathy and their respect for the help people find their way to room 304 Shamil gave some good advice, be- golden rule, “Treat others as you want English or room 107 Chemistry. Sixth cause sometimes, as we all know, going to be treated”. Because the current sev- Grader Zach Simons said, “I believe up four flights of stairs to your French enth graders agree on one thing, the that some current seventh graders will or ESL class can be a pain, and even new seventh graders will get the same be nice enough to help me if I’m really more so with a bag full of books. treatment that the current seventh grad- lost, but, I’d rather explore the Middle Antonia Coenen will, “…try to ers received. As the eighth graders did School on my own. I think it would be make them feel comfortable [in the to them earlier, the seventh graders will fun.” Middle School]” next year. It will take treat the new sevvies with dignity and “I would definitely treat the new a lot of work and effort to do this, with respect. If they are called upon for di- students politely.” said Hugo Petitjean, the gigantic hallways, wide staircases, rections they will give them in a heart- “If I was in their position, I would defi- multiple levels, and the added responsi- beat. nitely like to be shown around.” We bility of having multiple teachers and can all see why, because with all of the all types of homework. Not to mention hidden passageways of the Middle traveling to classes on opposite ends of June 2006 The Crusader 12 Mr. Morandi: Bye Bye By Lorenzo Cioni His name is Frank Morandi and he anonymous said,” Mr. Morandi was an sonville, Florida. He will not be coming is a teacher at ISB. What does he awesome teacher. I will definitely miss back to ISB and strangely he will not teach? Mathematics! Seeing even change job! Yes, he is going to that he has been here for 11 teach in another school called Bolles years most people know who School. This school is about the same he is, (so why am I saying size as ISB and he is probably going this?). Many people might to teach mathematics again. not know that he coaches a “I am definitely not happy to leave team, no, actually two teams. ISB and will miss this place a lot!” He is the coach of the varsity says Mr. Morandi. girls basketball team and the “He was one of my favorite teach- varsity boys baseball team. ers” said an eighth grader who wishes Unfortunately, he will be to remain anonymous. leaving this school in June Mr. Morandi said he will miss the and nobody knows to where students and his faculty friends the or why! Joking! He is return- most. We all wish him a terrific time ing to his home country the Mr. Morandi taking a break from correcting math tests. in Florida and wish him good luck! United States because of his Photo: Lorenzo Cioni “For me, the Middle School was a daughter’s graduation. great place to work,” he said. Students will certainly miss him. A him.” seventh grader who wishes to remain He is going to go to the live in Jack-

Farewell and good luck Ms. Farris By Sara Altaei After four years of working at ISB, about ISB she said “The great faculty, to the “American community school” the time has come to say farewell Ms. the students and the underground because it will be challenging and it Farris and good luck. Ms. Farris the Café”. She is looking forward to going will provide her with a new adventure. Middle school’s technology facilitator When asked if she had a greatest mo- is moving to Beirut, Lebanon at the ment at ISB, she couldn’t decide and end of the school year. Good luck Ms. instead said, “Everyday contains a Farris you will be missed. great moment at ISB.” When Ms. Farris was asked A student who would like to remain the reason for the move she said that anonyms said “I would really miss, she wants to try living in a different Ms. Farris because she has taught me country with more sun. She also wants a lot of things about technology that I to experience how life is in Beirut. didn’t know before”. The school that she will be working in Everyone is going to Miss Ms. Far- is the “American Community School” ris who was always very helpful to and there she will be the technology others when in need and we everyone coordinator. She will be leaving on Ms. Farris gets busy in her office just would like to say good luck in Bei- August to depart for Beirut. Photo courtesy of Ms. Farris rut and have fun. When asked what she will miss Mrs. Stephens and sabbatical By Erum Khalid ESL teacher Ms. Karen Stephens Why did you decide to take a sab- won’t be seen around school next year batical? because she will be taking a sabbatical. I think reading and writing are the Erum Khalid spoke to her to find out most important skills at school because more information on her new adventure. they help you with all of your subject’s not just English and ESL. What is a sabbatical? What have you planned to do in A sabbatical is when school allows a your sabbatical? teacher to take six months or a year off Well I am going to research difficul- to study something that will help their Ms. Stevens and her class say goodbye to the ties that some students have with liter- work as a teacher and benefit school. camera (Continued on page 13) Photo: Erum Khalid June 2006 The Crusader 13 Goodbye Mr. Ruskay, so long Ms. MacIsaac By: Matthew Finney

In the long list of teachers leaving have been teaching at ISB since 1999. designs. the school are Mr. Christopher Ruskay In his first year here, Mr. Ruskay After missing most of this year and and Ms. Cherylee MacIsaac. This re- taught PE. Coincidentally, his wife, parts of last year due to a complicated porter decided to interview them for the Ms. MacIsaac, pregnancy, Ms. full scoop. taught Social MacIsaac is This summer they will be Studies in her first happy to be moving to Calgary Canada. After years, and then teaching again teaching at ISB for seven years, they switched to PE. at ISB. How- Also on his ever she is sad long resume, Mr. to be leaving Ruskay coached this year, and the American will remember football team from her fun times at 1999-2002. Since the school. 2001 he and Ms. Mr. Ruskay MacIsaac have Some of Ms. MacIsaac’s jewelry enjoys teach- been coaching the Source: Ms. Thomas ing social stud- Rugby team. Mr. ies, and would Ruskay really teach it again enjoys playing sports. if he returned to ISB. When asked if he A shot of Ms. MacIsaac and Mr. Ruskay Under her façade of a PE teacher would return to ISB if he had the Source; Ms. Thomas and sports coach, Ms. MacIsaac enjoys chance, Mr. Ruskay replied, spending time with her daughter and “Anything’s Possible!” will be sad to be leaving. making jewelry. If you look closely Mr. Ruskay and Ms. MacIsaac you can see many teachers wearing her The little coffee shop that could By Joanne Arnet “May I have a medium, chocolate one cup at a time is one of great inter- say if you had to travel all the way to frappachino please?” I ask the clerk at est. Starbucks has always been one of Seattle to get a Starbucks coffee? In the desk in Starbucks. All the our favor- 1971, this was the case. Before Howard drinks and snacks to choose from ite places Schulz joined the team that is. make me dizzy. There’s everything to grab a The story begins with a poor boy from muffins to lattes. delicious living in the projects, New York, a boy Have you ever been a part of a coffee or who was very talented in sports and stampede running toward a Star- one of the earned his scholarship for college. With bucks for a creaming quality bever- other tasty this scholarship he wanted to fulfill his age? I have. Although I do not live drinks, dreams and began working in a little in a place where I can regularly get and sit coffee shop in Seattle. a Starbucks treat, whenever I can I down in In 1971 the first Starbucks was will and it tastes like a piece of the comfy opened at Pike Place Market in Seattle. heaven. sofas and The name comes from Herman Mel- The story of the little coffee relax. ville’s Moby Dick, a classical Ameri- shop that made it big and how it be- Source: http://www.jstart.org What can novel about the 19th century whal- came a worldwide coffee company would you (Continued on page 4)

(Continued from page 12) going to teach the same subject? What did you achieve from acy devilment. Yes, I will teach the same subject working at ISB? Why did you choose this year to when I come back. I have been able to develop my leave? There are several reasons; first it What is the greatest moment you skills as a teacher and I hope I have is the best time for my family because had at ISB? helped a lot of students to learn to use my children are not yet at school and it I would say there have been great and love the English language. will be more difficult when they come moments with every class I taught, but Good luck Ms. Stephens and we to ISB. It is also because it is some- I don’t have one great moment which will see you in the 2007-2008 school thing I am coming more and more in- was better than the other one. year! terested in. I think now is the time for When did you arrive at ISB? me to follow up the interest. I came to ISB seven years ago. When you come back are you June 2006 The Crusader 14

Another Canadian leaves her mark on ISB By Caroline McKissock As we all know, or maybe not all of us, Ms. Alison Struc- chelli is leaving us here at ISB, we are all sad to see the teacher who slaved away, testing us and making sure that we understood the concepts in physics and Algebra, leave. Well some may wonder where Ms. Strucchelli is going, but it is no longer a mystery. Ms. Strucchelli will be leaving us this year to go back to Ottawa, in Ontario Canada, to teach High School math and science. When asked if she will miss ISB, Ms. Strucchelli said she will miss it a great deal. “The Middle School has an atmos- phere of positive energy, enthusiasm and faculty and students are enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in learning. “I will miss ISB, I have made some great friends here that I will remember forever,” she said. Though she will miss ISB, Ms. Strucchelli said she is looking forward to participating in some of the things she couldn’t do while living in Brussels. Ms. Strucchelli and Ms. Thomas share a laugh. Photo courtesy of Ms. Thomas “Going back to Canada I’m looking forward to skating on the Rideau canal, camping and spending time in the out- Ms. Strucchelli for a long time. doors,” she said. We all wish Ms. Strucchelli good luck back in Canada, Ms. Strucchelli has been working at ISB for 2 years, al- and hope that she can fill several other students’ minds with though it has been a short time here, everyone will remember the wonders of math and science.

(Continued from page 13) them there or on the way to work. Approximately 165 cafes were estab- ing industry. This ties in well with the While on a business trip to Italy, he lished. icon of Starbucks, a mermaid. The visited Milan’s famous espresso bars. In the years of 2000, Starbucks phe- color green in the Starbucks logo He was so impressed with their popu- nomenon continues. Today the com- comes from the coffee bean itself larity and culture, that he introduced pany has more than 8,000 cafes in more which is green before it is roasted when the idea to Starbucks. He was right, and than 30 countries. Most of the success it turns brown. after trying mochas and lattes, Seattle is held in Asia in places like, Thailand, In 1982, that little boy, Howard quickly became coffee crazy. After a Beijing, Tokyo, etc. There are sadly Schultz joined the company. He was while they expanded to places like Chi- less Starbucks coffee shops in Europe; the new marketing executive and began cago and New York. the places coffee is most common. straight away to convince more local Even after his success, Schultz To make these coffee shops more cafes, restaurants and hotels to buy aimed higher. He bought Starbucks in comfortable for customers, they play their coffee. Their coffee was after all, 1987. That same year, and the demand mostly jazz music to bring up people’s very high in quality. Schultz was look- for great coffee allowed Starbucks to moods on a Monday morning before ing for a new direction for their com- expand beyond Seattle. First, it ex- work. Starbucks coffee might be a bit pany. In those times coffee was sold in panded to the rest of the United States expensive because of the quality but a sweet coffee-smelling shop in bags. then to places like Vancouver, Canada. trust me, it’s better than buying it in a He did not want the coffee to be sold in Then finally Starbucks became a pub- bag! bags. He wanted to be able to purchase licly traded company, and stocks were their cups of coffee at a desk and enjoy being publicly traded at NASDAQ. It is World Cup fever! Who will take home the coveted trophy? Log onto fifa.com for updated scores and standings. June 2006 The Crusader 15 Crude oil by-products underneath ISB found to be the cause of toxic drinking water and penguins By Will VanKoughnett NOTE: This story was originally intended to run in the Spoof Issue, so don’t worry, you’re not gonna die

Late this February, a quickly contacted team of sixth graders trying the Antarctic army to find buried treasure on and they came and campus mysteriously disap- destroyed half of peared. Investigations by the the campus in the local police led to an inter- process of defeat- esting dilemma. Underneath ing the zombies. the grounds of ISB, a large This was odd be- reserve of oil waste was cause the Antarctic discovered untouched. This army was 250,000 was the breakthrough in the penguins. We tried, ISB funding. Plus, it would but never suc- follow the ISB mission ceeded in, getting statement: (1) independent the penguins off of learner- learn how greedy the campus. They some people can be and (2) eventually became international citizen- going trampled so much abroad with the new [non- that their white profit?] gasoline business. floated up to the Unfortunately, no one suc- sky and every win- ceeded in realizing that by- ter, which is pen- products of a natural re- guin season, some source can be anything but of their remains untouched. So much for all the [non- The future of ISB? float back down to earth. Their black profit??] money. Source: http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk turned into little blubbery pellets that But that wasn’t the only cover both syn- problem. Recent complaints thetic fields. So to the Student Council about take off your almost toxic water coming out shoes and shake of the drinking fountains in them out. There is the hallways forced a blind probably some survey to be taken by the penguin inside. [non-profit???] eighth grade. Yum! So that’s About two-thirds of the stu- how penguins dents said they didn’t like the were created. I fountain water. Strangely, the mean, that’s what population in the middle happened to pen- school dropped 60% over the guins. I mean, weekend. Many assumptions that’s how snow can be made between the two and rubber bits facts, but then again, let’s not that get in your leap to conclusions. shoes and get all Inquiries have been made Yeowch! Brussels is covered in PENGUIN!!! over the floor of on the subject of the white mark- Source: http://www.viking.be/ the locker rooms ings in the outline of a human where you dump them body around the vicinity of the water Tiki. out and drive the cleaners crazy be- fountains. Inquiries have been stopped We didn’t know. cause they don’t sweep but bounce quickly. Very quickly. Why these We returned to ISB, only to find away because they are trying to escape strange things have been happening, we glowing green students tramping back to Antarctica were made. I mean, didn’t know. At least not until we met around in the rain, like zombies. A nor- that’s what happened with penguins. I the guy, who likes to be called Mr. mal day. No, wait. The Middle School mean, PENGUINS! Tiki. Mr. Tiki is somewhat difficult to was in ruins! It’s totally collapsed! And they all lived happily ever af- capture and put in a cage, let alone in- Oh, sorry, the Middle School is ter. Until they died. The end. terview him. We were in for a rough over there. I was looking at the ICC. To be continued… day. Then some guy came up to us and That was close! Then someone asked asked why we wanted to interview Mr. me about the zombies. Oh, yeah. We June 2006 The Crusader 16 Features

And Tibet’s Plight Drags On By Hannah Brown Do you know what is happening in Soon after, the Dalai Lama left and mineral extraction is the largest the world as you sit comfortably read- Lhasa and escaped from the pursuing economic activity in some of the largest ing the Crusader? None of the people I Chinese to seek political refuge in In- Tibetan cites, and at least one-half of interviewed for this article knew any- dia. He was followed by an extraordi- Tibet's natural forest has gone since thing about any situation in Tibet. nary mass departure of Tibetans into Chinese occupation. Some of them didn’t even know where exile. Never before in their history had Education is yet another issue. Chi- Tibet was. What’s happening in Tibet so many Tibetans been forced to leave nese has replaced Tibetan as the official is a serious world issue that ISB stu- their homeland under such difficult language, and young Tibetans are being dents should be concerned about. circumstances. There are now more taught a re-written history of their “What is going on in Tibet?” asked than one hundred thousand Tibetan country with all references to a free a seventh grader who wishes to remain refugees all over the world. Tibet omitted. The education given to anonymous. “I’ve heard it mentioned in Since 1950, about 1.2 million Tibet- Chinese children in Tibet is of much the news before, but I better quality then that avail- don’t know what actually able to Tibetans, and few happened.” Tibetan children graduate to What is happening secondary school. Even those today is the result of a that do graduate have little long chain of events that hope of employment unless began after World War they speak fluent Chinese. II. In September 1949, It is overwhelming to even Communist China in- think of the trials that this vaded Eastern Tibet and unique culture is going captured Chamdo, the though. So how can ISB stu- headquarters of the Gov- dents help? Maybe the Stu- ernor of Eastern Tibet. dent Council could set up a On November 17, 1950, fund raiser next year to sup- His Holiness the Four- port the Stop the Torture in teenth Dalai Lama as- Tibet Campaign, or donate sumed full spiritual and money to the Students for a earthly powers as the Free Tibet. Individually, you Head of State because of Tibet can write letters to the Chi- the severe crisis facing his coun- Source: http://www.freetibet.org/info/key_issues.html nese administration, or to your home try, although he was hardly sixteen country’s Chinese ambassador. Tips years old. ans have been killed by the Chinese, for writing letters to them are available On September 9, 1951, thousands many of them tortured to death. China at http://www.freetibet.org/info/action/ of Chinese troops marched into Lhasa, has ratified several UN conventions, action2.html. Letters are very effective, the capital of Tibet. The violent occu- including those associated with torture because international public opinion pation of Tibet was marked by the and racial intolerance, and yet has re- does matter to the Chinese Govern- regular demolition of monasteries, con- petitively violated these in China and ment, who wishes to seem fair. Writing tainment of religion, denial of political Tibet. to the Chinese administration and urg- freedom, widespread arrests and captiv- Specific Tibetan issues that people ing the immediate and absolute release ity, and slaughter of innocent men, all over the world are trying to address of Tibetan political prisoners, and women and children. This went on for include genocide and human rights, the pointing out that they have done no many years. lack of religious freedom, the exploita- more than peacefully apply their basic In mid-March 1959, the nation- tion of natural resources, and educa- human rights, is effective. The more wide Tibetan resistance resulted in the tion. For example, the 1982 Constitu- publicity prisoners receive, the more Tibetan National Uprising against the tion of the People's Republic of China likely they are to be freed. By doing Chinese in Lhasa. The Chinese fought guarantees freedom of religious belief, something as simple as writing a letter, back with ruthlessness unknown to the but China is trying to restrict the num- you could make a difference in the Tibetans. Thousands of men, women bers of monks and nuns entering mon- world, and if everyone who has read and children were massacred in the asteries and to damage the reputation of this article wrote a letter, we could help streets and many more imprisoned and the religious authority of the Dalai make a big difference in the lives of deported. Monks and nuns were pri- Lama, even thought there are many these people. Don’t you think it’s worth mary targets, and monasteries and tem- Chinese Buddhists who also look to a try? ples were shelled. him as their religious leader. Mining June 2006 The Crusader 17 Best moments of the ISB school year By Sophie Earll and Joanne Harrower Boiling hot days spent supposedly the first spirit week was her high- “running” around in PE (when actu- light of the school year. With all ally sunbathing on the field). Jumping the wacky outfits and colorful up and down in math after seeing the clothes it was like carnival all week first flake of snow. Ms. Thomas during spirit week! Although some screaming at you for not handing in of the weird days the student coun- your project. The great memories we cil picked out weren’t really as fun passed; new faces, saying goodbye, filled as they could’ve been, it was field trips and just those ordinary still a lot of fun. Whether it was days spent hanging around the corri- masked Zorro’s, or heavily padded dors with your friends. This year has football players, it was one crazy been crazy, awesome, terrible, cool, awesome, memory making week! dramatic, and important, but defi- Of course, we’re not going nitely not uneventful. Welcome to the to leave out those precious ninth ISB year of 2005-2006! graders. However it’s the same old Field trips are definitely some of story as their field trip seemed to the best times of the school year. Lior highlight their year. With the long Meshula confidently said the seventh walks through ancient buildings, grade trip to Brittany was his high- and fun times spent on the long bus light of the year with the world cup ride it was another memory suc- night and evenings spent shooting cess. Apparently, the canoeing was hoops on the hostel campus. The oys- a lot of fun also, although perhaps a ters were weird, the shops were good, bit wet… and the caramel was even better. A smiley Overall, this year was great fun for Whether it was pouring with rain and all, with loads of astounding memories all the guys were running around get- to go with it. I’m sure all who are leav- ting their butts kicked by French teen- that most of their memorable moments ing this year will be able to remember agers, or freaking out all the residents were made during those hours. “We got all the memories they had at ISB, and of St. Malo by screaming to each other two hours free time at lunch!” said Guy keep them close to them. For all return- during the scavenger hunt, Brittany was Azran. Also, apparently the novelty of ing students, we hope to see you for seriously a fun time for all. having the beach so close was great. So another fun-filled memory making Eighth grade trip was also a great that’s even more favorite moments for year! See ya next year! success. The free time was fun after a everyone. long day at work, and most 8th graders Eighth grader, Amanda Bifani said Memories… Alexandra Helmer-Jensen grade: 7 Claire Dufounier grade: 7 lightsabers. Yes, Ms play06 was awesome, Thanks you Kristen, and all the cast and To all my friends, you guys have made I will miss everyone in this school so in- crew. this year so awesome! Thank you! To eve- credibly much when I change schools. I ryone who’s moving, I’m going to miss will miss Alex Helmer- Jenson, and all her Josh Weiner’s- 8th Grade you tons! Especially Claire, have fun in advice and our memories together. I will - We were facing off ISB (International your new school! Klara, enjoy Sweden, Johanne Arnet, Antje Shwartz, Claire School of Bangkok) on this year’s ski trip. you have to come and visit! Harrison, you Duguid, Brooke Hamilton, Bailey Sem- I had been elected captain to the team; better visit from Holland! Thomas, I’m kuly, Vanessa Demoulas, Henna Poikela only I didn’t have a clue about what to do. going to miss your sense of humor. Killian…and all the other guys. But most Suddenly, the DJ happened to put on Brooke, thanks for all the laughs! The next of all I’ll Miss Klara Kwangach, have fun “Hollaback Girl”, and so I danced freestyle person is not moving but she means the in Sweden hommie! Xoxox to you all love to it, mouthing the lines as I went along. I world to me. Johanne, after being friends I will also miss all the wonderful teachers almost fell over and thought I’d made a for four amazing fun years we are still best (Mme.Frankard Francais 6 + Mrs. Hoag + total idiot out of myself. Instead, both friends and we will stay that way forever! I Mrs. Van Ginhinhoven) thank you! sides were roaring with laughter and ap- love you so much! Thanks! Xoxoxox Claire plause, and when it was all over, I earned To everyone (you know who are!), Drew Zaremba- 9th Grade our team an extra half point. My subse- you’ve made this year the most incredible quent performance of “Candy Shop” in The MS play, Alice and wonderland, I had year ever! Thank you so much! I love you French was less than impressive though, a blast. Sound effects, singing for the first guys tons! but we ended up crushing Bangkok under time, but the best part was the sword fight my leadership- one of two reasons why Xoxo times infinity! with capon. Remember when I actually everyone started applauding when I came wounded myself while rolling that one Alex. down to breakfast the next day. rehearsal? It got even better when we got June 2006 The Crusader 18 Ideas on where to go and what to do during the summer vacation By: Antje Schwarz and Bengi Öztürk Everyone always looks forward to best summer vacation,” said Cazzie imagine all the fun you’d have not to the summer. They think Rees. mention the tan. But it doesn’t mean about swimming, surf- “It would be nice if I that if you don’t go to these places, you ing, water fights, tan- could spend a summer won’t have an awesome time. ning, beach volleyball, visiting all the conti- You could go to the movies for ex- popsicles, and ice nents for about a week ample. Let’s see, what’s new this sum- cream. They can’t wait at a time. It would be mer? If you haven’t seen the Da Vinci to sit around, watching cool to learn about all Code or there’s Poseidon, Scary Movie movies all day, not hav- the languages and cul- 4, Pirates of the Caribbean 2, and there ing any homework to tures…If only it didn’t are tons more. You could go to one of look forward to and cost so much…L,” said the “Alibi”s either Aqualibi or Walibi. tests to learn for. Below Johanne Arnet. There are lots of attractions, rides and are some people’s ideas “Going to California, waterslides to pass time with. If you or just thoughts on how and where to Beverly Hills, and staying in the Bev- don’t like these ideas, you could always spend the summer vacation. erly hills hotel. I’d go to the San Diego get into the “summer mood!” You “I think the best way to spend your Zoo and Laguna beach, where they film could have a water fight with your summer vacation would be in southern the O.C. sometimes,” said Vanessa neighbors without warning them or you France in Club Med where it’s nice and Demoulas. could pretend you’re at the beach with sunny,” said Klara Kvarnback There’s lots of other thing too. You your biggest sunglasses and bikini. Or, “I can just imagine myself in Ha- could go to Australia, pick up the ac- you could just sleep. That works too. waii, sitting by the pool, tanning, and cent and go surfing. Or say, to The Ba- Where ever you go, we hope you have eating ice cream. That would be the hamas or the Caribbean Islands. Just the best summer vacation ever!

Summer Mishaps By Jasmine White Over the summer everyone has fun couldn’t find it in the dark because it red as he was not use to expressions like and does things that end up being pretty was her first time in that hotel. She this as he was so young. He looks back funny like getting a massive sunburn, or bumped into about a dozen things in- on the moment and laughs but is still wearing a new summer outfit to a dinner clude a few walls. She woke up her par- embarrassed. Embarrassing rating party to find out that the restaurant has ents, and probably her neighbors, when 6/10 super air-conditioning and end up shiv- she knocked over a glass of water. That Last summer, a girl who wishes to ering the whole night! Embarrassing sounded like an interesting night. Em- remain anonymous, was sitting by the summer moments happen to everybody barrassing Rating: 6/10 pool at a resort she was staying at, sip- including myself… Also, a long time ago, a girl who ping lemonade and reading a magazine. A couple of summers ago I was va- wishes to remain anonymous, was play- She saw that some of the other kids cationing in Florida and while I was ing in the ocean with two of her guy were having a diving contest and she lying by the pool, my mom told me that friends and one girl friend. After they decided to participate. She got up and she and my dad were going up to the finished swimming and were about to put her magazine and lemonade down room. I told them I wanted to get some get out of the water, one of her guy and joined. After the kids had named her sun so I could have a tan before I got friends undid her bikini top. She didn’t the diving queen and not to mention back to school. I was lying in the sun notice but when she got out the whole extremely coordinated, she got out of and I fell asleep. When I woke up I had beach was staring at her and some of the the pool and grabbed her towel. While been sleeping for over three hours. I was younger kids were giggling. She says it walking over to her chair she tripped so sunburned that I could barely even was the most embarrassing thing that over her towel and sent her drink flying. open my eyes. I was bright red from ever happened to me. Embarrassing It landed in the pool! They had to filter head to toe. I had to stay in the room for Rating 10/10 and drain the pool and everyone knew it three days before going outside again. Another person who also wishes to was her. So much for coordinated. Em- Luckily my sunburn cleared up before remain anonymous was playing soccer barrassing Rating 8/10 school had started but whenever we in the park when he kicked the ball way Just remember to stay away from went out to dinner or a movie people over the hill far away and it hit a girl falling asleep in the sun, not to walk would look at me and point and laugh. that he didn’t know on the head. The around in the dark, watch out for losing Embarrassing Rating: 7/10 girl came over with the ball in her hands your bikini top, not to kick soccer balls Last summer, eighth grader Sophia and a forgiving expression on her face at people’s heads and don’t trip over Lewis was at a hotel with her parents in and gave him the ball. The next thing he your towel. By considering these kids’ California. When she had to go to the knew, she was giving him a friendly situation, you could save yourself a lot toilet in the middle of the night she hug. The poor guy turned fire-engine of embarrassment. June 2006 The Crusader 19 Music of the Summer By Josh Weiner Summer is an awesome time for friend Jay-Z again in a song called tor’s Advocate to succeed. music. No work, nothing to do, relaxa- Déjà Vu, one of two confirmed tracks tion. It’ll be a music fan’s dream. But thus far. Her debut Dangerously In Crazy Frog More Crazy Hits OUT two months is a long time to listen to Love brought in huge sales and critical JUNE 15 the same old stuff over and over! acclaim in 2004, thanks to her public After driving people of the world Thankfully, there are plenty of artists appeal and distinct voice, as well as insane since his 2004 album came out, who will be dropping new tracks over some solid guest spots. Same story, the world’s most annoying amphibian this time. Here’s the news on some of same result this time around. is back! This album will contain tedi- the highlights. The Game The Doctor’s Advocate ous but hilarious parodies of songs like THE NEW KID: OUT AUGUST (tentative) “I Will Survive”, “I’m Too Sexy”, and Pharrell In My Mind OUT JULY The Game received a solid mixture “We Are The Champions” (just in time 25 of critical and public success in his ‘05 for the World Cup). Every pesky little After a seven month delay debut, The Documentary. But he’ll brother’s dream! (hopefully all for the better), Pharrell have less help this time around, espe- THE OLD-TIMERS: William’s debut should finally reach cially since 50 Cent won’t even speak Bust Rhymes The Big Bang OUT stores in the midst of this year’s sum- to him now, let alone be featured in JUNE 13 mer heat. In My Mind will feature the three of the album’s biggest singles and The title is probably the only thing hit singles “Can I Have It Like That” work as the Game’s executive pro- about the album that hasn’t been seen and “Angel”, along with what promises before. Busta’s been busy on over 170 to be a very cool mixture of hip-hop titles with nearly twenty different art- and R&B. With so much extra waiting ists while working for The Big Bang, we’ve done, it BETTER be. and only the best can be included in the SECOND-ROUNDERS: final product. Propelled by the huge Lloyd Banks Rotten Apple OUT new single “Touch It” and this guy’s JULY 18 reputation as a master of rap, expect No rap businessmen had any The Big Bang to make some noise on “Hunger for More” after G-Unit’s the Billboard chart. youngest and most lyrically talented Ice Cube Laugh Now, Cry Later member reached double platinum on OUT June 6 his solo debut. Few worries about a The man who spent five straight sophomore slump should circle around years as unarguably the best rapper on his second LP, Rotten Apple (originally earth has finally left dumb-headed titled Gang Green). Banks already has movies and will return with his first plans to release the album’s first single, album in five years. It looks like Ice A bang from Bust: Rhymes new LP: The “My House” Big Bang Cube is headed more towards old- (which will feature 50 Cent), and it Source: www.interscope.com school sounds, as he delivered so leaves one curious about what more prominently in the early 90’s, bringing there is. Will his new songs deliver ducer. Yet the west coast rapper has back memories of a time where he has lyrics like “Don't confuse me with said to be aiming for greater independ- almost absolute power over this genre. these suckas/ When I spit, you hear ence and rawer, more N.W.A.-like Indeed, Laugh Now, Cry Later is al- more 'oohs' than a Skip to My Lou sounds in his sophomore effort, The most completely devoid of guest spots, move at the Rucker”? [!]. That will be Doctor’s Advocate (named for hip-hop and the few featured artists have been confirmed in little more than a month. pioneer Dr. Dre, who essentially in the game as long as he has. I sense a Beyonce B’Day OUT SEPTEM- “found” the Game in bringing him to feeling of self-confidence here. BER 5 stardom). He will bring on heavy- These are just some of what awaits On Beyonce Knowles’ 25th birth- weights such as Snoop Dogg, Mary J. us after the final bell rings. Don’t return day, the multi-talented performer will Blige, Mariah Carey, and Nas, but even to school without them! release her appropriately title sopho- so, Game’s distinct talent as a rapper more effort. She will team up with boy- will have to come up big for The Doc- The Crusader Staff wishes everyone a safe and exciting summer. For those of you moving, good luck, and those staying, we will see you in September. June 2006 The Crusader 20 Your Worst Nightmare…Embarrassing Moments! By Ana Fitzpatrick Everyone has them and sooner or ninth grader Trevor Bweta …. “I slept trying to catch my friend, but I missed later you will have one, you can’t avoid over at a friend’s house and we drank the last step and flat on my face. I have them….yes I am talking about embar- TONS of soda all night. We all finally braces so my whole mouth was filled rassing moments!! Scary aren’t they? fell asleep and when I woke up I real- with blood. I tried to keep my compo- These “embarrassing moments” can ized that I had urinated in my pants!! It sure in front of a bunch of ninth grad- happen at any time and any where, but was so embarrassing!” he said. ers. Pretty embarrassing…. usually occur at school so that everyone That must have been traumatizing, So no matter how horrible or stupid can point and laugh. Whether it’s fal- but at least it didn’t hurt unlike ninth your embarrassing moments are there is ling down the stairs, saying something grader Brad Wilkinson’s embarrassing always someone who’s worse! (Doesn’t REALLY stupid, making milk come moment. “I was at a party and there that make you feel so much better?!) out of your nose, disturbing the silence was a trampoline, so I tried to do a cool After reading these stories of embar- with an awkward sound or anything flip, but instead my whole upper torso rassment I hope you have learned that else you can think of you can always landed on the metal part of the trampo- drinking too many energy drinks will look back and laugh about it….in some line! Yeah that hurt…” People could eventually lead to someone getting sick cases cry. Either way people love hear- laugh at that, but hopefully you would or wetting your pants. Make sure when ing about embarrassing moments and feel a little bit of pity. you grab someone’s hand that it is knowing that they are not the only one. An eighth grader who wished to someone that you ACTUALLY know, It took awhile to find people that stay anymous said “One time I walked and don’t try to an impressive flip if were willing to share their embarrass- up to a stranger and grabbed their hand you’re not even sure how to land. Last ing stories, but of course there is al- because I thought it was my mom!” but not least DON’T run down the ways someone. Eighth grader Einar Well since so many did not want to tell stairs; you’ll feel stupid once you fall Stefansson said, “I got sick drinking there embarrassing moments, I have on your face. I guess the moral of this energy drinks at my friend’s house and taken it upon myself, Ana Fitzpatrick, “article” is that Friday the 13th can hap- threw up all over his balcony!” That is to tell one of mine embarrassing mo- pen any day….so watch out! almost as good as what happened to ments. “I was running down the stairs Special Olympians Bring Home the Medals By Sophia E. Lewis Every year our friends in Special Ed long jump, softball throw and uni- Max Scheepstra, ES: participate in a grueling test of physical fied run horseback riding (gymkhana endurance- training themselves for the Deirdre Nevin, seventh grade:50m and dressage walk) Belgian Special Olympics! These are run, softball throw, unified run Mr Graf, one of the Special Ed the Olympics for everyone who teachers said this about the Special has special needs in Belgium. Olympics, Our friends compete against “Loved it, absolutely loved it. As a adults, children and everyone! teacher, it was just the best time They compete in events such as I’ve ever had with these students. It the 50m run, softball throw, was just so enjoyable, even though long jump, unified run and the weather was bad, the weather gymkhana. The ISB community just didn’t matter.” sends them off for a weekend of The weather was especially competition and fun. This bad, raining all the time, but the year’s Special Olympics were athletes battled through, not com- in Antwerp, and although it plaining at all. All of the partici- rained, all the participants had pants did very well winning a total great fun. of nine medals. There were two The nine participants gold, three silver and four bronze. were: Photo courtesy of Mr. Graf But how did the athletes enjoy the Helena Baker, tenth grade: Olympics? horseback riding (gymkhana Ysaline Pillet, seventh grade: “It was really fun, even though it and dressage trot) 50m run, softball throw and rained a lot. It was just nice to be with Jennifer Light, eighth grade: unified run my friends.” says one eighth grader, 50m run, softball throw and Michael Henstrom, ES: Jennifer Light. unified run long jump, softball throw and The athletes did extremely well and Clodagh Crombie, eighth 50m run I’m sure we all are very proud of them. grade:50m run, softball throw and uni- Saule Martikonyke, ES: Well done, Special Olympians! fied run long jump, softballs throw and Eleni Milissis, eighth grade: 50m run June 2006 The Crusader 21 Surfs up! By: Alexandra helmer-jensen

The summers coming up! Get ready coast, or Hawaii. Equally hot!” says again with the culture! And again with for a blast! Everyone’s doing their own Claire Dufournier. the shops! But its filled with tourists thing, enjoy it. It’s also a sad time of So many places to go, so little attractions, and a wonderful cuisine. the year. Many people leaving, going time. How do you decide? Do you pre- Zagreb, Croatia, : to, maybe even, different continents. fer nice hot places…or cold areas? Me, you don’t have to pick Zagreb, its just The end of the year is filled with tons I’m more of a person who loves hot the capital. Any city will do! Croatia of mixed emotions. Happiness, sadness places. To me that’s more fun. Lying has gorgeous water, which is sur- and tons of excitement! I mean, for the on the beach all day, getting a tan, go- rounded by glistening blistering sand! 9th graders it must be filled with tons of ing for swims, nice hotels the whole While you’re over there, don’t forget to stress, considering they have to finish shabang. check out the food. YUM! their exams. And get ready for three A couple of hot places to go, and a lit- Portugal, Lisbon: more years in high school, a completely tle information on each of them: great place to just relax and bathe, and new environment. Spain, Mallorca: tan! Learn the language, try the great I’m going to check out the great, hot place, but then again, that’s food! Wear the fashion, shop till you “streets” (A.K.A hallways) and ask just one city in Spain. Pick whichever drop! some people about their holidays. one you like! You don’t even have to France, Nice: “I am really looking forward to going pick Spain, just one spicy place! gorgeous weather, and lovely fashion! sailing with my best friend Alex, to the Greece, Athens: Lovely beaches that stretch out for fantastic land of Norway” says Johanne lovely place, filled with culture! Not miles. Definitely a zesty place to go! J Arnet. just culture, but fabulous shopping! It’s There are plenty of spicy definitely on my top 5 list of hot coun- Plenty more places to go! Pack your places to go, many places that are siz- tries! Over there it’s at least, a mini- bags for a hot trip! I’m really looking zling over the summer. mum of 25 degrees at daytime. A place forward to the vacation, even though “If I could go anywhere for to shop till you drop! many people are leaving. Good luck to summer I would go to either the Italian Italy, Rome: everyone in the future! The Bad, the Ugly and the Incredibly Stupid: A list of the worst 2005-2006 school year injuries By Sam de Ferranti

Throughout the year there have ranti. I was skiing in Switzerland on the and weeks in a cast always vary. For been injuries galore at ISB. There have MS field trip, when, with very little this reason I cannot come up with a been the bad, the ugly and the incredi- skiing experience (mistake number grading scale (although I would like bly stupid. From injuries to the head, to one), I went down a jump that was big- to). Now to pay tribute to many people injuries to the toe, there have been ger than me. Then when I realised that I who have suffered this year. many. From sport related to slipping on had gone down too List of Injuries this Year: the stairs, here is a wrap up of some of fast, I freaked (mistake (Due to limited sources this list the worst ones. number two) and two may not be complete.) Ninth grader Vincent Cohen missed seconds later I landed school for a couple weeks after an in- on the ground and Arm Injuries: jury playing soccer in P.E. when Amit broke my arm. I lay in Sam de Ferranti (9) Elimelech tackled the ball from him. the snow for an hour Jimmy de Jonge (9) He landed on his back awkwardly and before being lifted by a James Duguid (9) went to hospital. That’s the story many helicopter out to a hos- Alex Fekete (8) people know but there is more to it. On pital. I had broken my Joanne Harrower (7) November 9, 2005 Vincent’s neck was shoulder and elbow. I Tyler Rosen (7) injured and his back and right arm were have had 2 operations Jasmine White (7) also severely damaged. He missed one and I might have one month of school. After getting out of more on June 24. One Leg Injuries: hospital Vincent said, “I could only eat day after school ends, Yara Jalal (8) and sleep... now, I can do almost any- wonderful. It was done Daniel Olofsson (8) Source: thing, except put pressure on my neck”. on 24 February, 2006 www.portlandchurch.org He says that his left hand is 50% better and to this day I cannot Other Injuries: than his right because of the incident. bend my arm to 135 degrees. Vincent Cohen (9) Neck He does not blame anyone for the in- The injuries of the year have come jury and said, “It just happened” but he thick and fast, so broken bones, torn These people agreed to have their stills jokes around with Amit about it. ligaments and sprained joints have been story told and no one was injured in the There is also myself, Sam de Fer- pretty much standard. Pain, discomfort process. June 2006 The Crusader 22 “I’ve had it with these snakes” By James Duguid

“It’s a title. It’s a concept. It’s a It all started with a college student tions, and using various other mediums poster and a logline and whatever else who heard about SoaP. He sent an to express their fascination with this you need it to be. It’s perfect. Perfect. email to his friends to ask if they know movie. It’s the Everlasting Gobstopper of anyone with connections in Hollywood This is just the latest example about movie titles.” This comment was made that could get him a ticket to the pre- how the internet is affecting pop cul- on a blog by a screenwriter about the mier. He also started a blog on which ture. Another perfect example is the movie, Snakes on a Plane. It doesn’t people could sign a petition to get New white hot run of British band, the Arc- take the sharpest mind to figure out that Line to grant him attendance to the tic Monkeys. Their career had been this movie is about, namely snakes on premier in Hollywood. The website practically nonexistent and they had well, a plane. This however is not what now has thousands of people visiting stopped putting a lot of effort into their makes this movie so special. daily, posting comments of their own, music. However, they gained a huge Snakes on a Plane, or SoaP, as it’s writing poems, songs, creating anima- audience on the internet, creating a called by its hardcore loyal fan-base that fans, is getting moun- won them publicity tains of surprise pub- with record compa- licity heaped on it. It nies. They shunned has gotten to the level these, and have kept where it is getting the many of their songs same buzz as summer available for blockbusters like The download on their Breakup, Click, and website. Another ex- Miami Vice. News ample that many peo- stations and maga- ple here at ISB will be zines looking for light familiar with is the and humorous news Internet show, Pure are going crazy over Pwnage. the way it is growing Who knows in cult popularity what people will which also contrib- come up next to hawk utes to its exposure. entertainment over the All this and the movie has not even Source: www.cinematical.com net; all we know, is it’ll be bizarre. been released.

Brooke and Johanne’s Puzzle Challenge!

4 2 7 5 2 4 8 6 3 8 2 1 3 5 2 9 1 2 9 5 8 5 4 9 3 2 8 5 4 3 6 2 Good Luck! June 2006 The Crusader 23 An Ocean of Wisdom: The Dalai Lama By Hannah Brown

Gentle Glory, Holy Lord, Eloquent, back with more monks to perform an Lama. He began his monastic education Compassionate, Ocean of Wisdom, official examination of the boy. As his at the age of six. The major subjects Pure in Mind, Learned Defender of first test, Lhamo was shown many ob- were logic, Tibetan art and culture, Faith was a long and unusual name for jects, some of which had belonged to Sanskrit, medicine, and Buddhist phi- a three year old boy. Then again, he the 13th Dalai Lama. Lhamo picked out losophy. The five minor subjects were wasn’t your usual three year old Ti- the Dalai Lama’s possessions one by poetry, music and drama, astrology, betan boy. He was the 14th Dalai phrasing, and synonyms. At age 23 Lama. he sat for his final examination in the The 13th Dalai Lama had been Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, during the dead for two years when monks, annual Monlam (prayer) Festival in or lamas, found Tenzin Gyatso. 1959. He passed with honors and Who, or what is the Dalai Lama? was awarded the Geshe Lharampa In Buddhist culture, the Dalai degree, the highest-level degree, and Lama isn’t just a king. He is also a the equivalent of a doctorate of Bud- god on earth. He is believed to be dhist philosophy. the current incarnation of Buddha, In 1950 His Holiness was called who was a reincarnation of Chen- upon to assume complete political rezig, a bodhisattva of compas- power after China's invasion of Tibet sion. Bodhisattvas are enlightened in 1949. In 1954, he went to Beijing beings who have postponed their for peace talks with Mao Zedong and own nirvana and chosen to take other Chinese leaders. But finally, in rebirth in order to serve humanity. 1959 after his final examination, Chenrezig was also the patron with the brutal suppression of the saint of Tibet. That is one reason Tibetan national rebellion in Lhasa why the Dalai Lama is so impor- by Chinese troops, the Dalai Lama tant to them. was forced to flee into exile. Since There were many signs that then, he has been living in Dharam- Tenzin Gyatso was the true god- sala, in northern India, as head of the king of Tibet. When Number 13 Tibetan government in exile. died, his body was found facing Since the Chinese invasion, His the north-east. The lamas took this Holiness has appealed to the United as a sign as to where his reincar- Nations on the question of Tibet nation would be found. After two many times, and made several propo- years of searching, they had heard sitions for peace. Tenzin Gyatso is a several tales of a young boy who His Holiness the Dalai Lama. man of peace. In 1989 he was seemed special. Kwetsang Rinpoche Source: www.dalailama.com awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his and his companions went to investi- non-violent struggle for the liberation gate, disguised as merchants who one. No more. No less. The lamas still of Tibet. He has time and time again seeked lodging for the night at the weren’t convinced. They gave the boy supported policies of non-violence, home of a certain Lhamo Dhondrub. two walking sticks. One had been the even in the face of intense hostility. He They sat by the fire, sipping their Dalai Lama’s, and the other had been also became the first Nobel Laureate to tea, when the boy toddled in. He imme- used by him, but had later been given be recognized for his concern for global diately climbed onto Kwetsang Rin- away as a gift. Lhamo picked the cor- environmental problems. poche’s lap and began playing with the rect stick in both hands after looking The 14th Dalai Lama has traveled man’s rosary, while insisting that it closely at both. His examiners still to more than 62 countries, on 6 conti- belonged to him. The lama’ hopes were weren’t convinced. They proceeded to nents. He has met with presidents, immediately raised, since the rosary inspect him for a number of bodily prime ministers and sovereigns of ma- had actually belonged to the 13th Dalai marks that were traditionally associated jor nations. He has conversed with the Lama. Kwetsang Rinpoche told young with the Dalai Lamas. Lhamo had them heads of different religions and many Lhamo that he could have it, but only if all: the large ears, eyebrows that curved well-known scientists. Since 1959, he he knew who Kwetsang Rinpoche was. up at the end, streaks like tiger skin on has received over 84 awards, honorary The lamas listened is astonishment as the legs, moles in certain locations on doctorates, prizes, etc., in recognition Lhamo quickly identified him as a lama the torso, and a palm print like a conch of his messages of peace, non-violence, of Sera, and then went on to name the shell. That was enough evidence for inter-religious understanding, universal other three. However, the travelers them. They were satisfied that they responsibility, and compassion. He has gave no indication of their amazement, truly were in the presence of the 14th also written more than 72 books. but thanked their host for the tea and Dalai Lama. mounted their horses. They would re- By his third birthday, Lhamo Dhon- Tenzin Gyatso describes himself as turn. drub was installed in Lhasa, the capital “a simple Buddhist monk”. A few days later, the party came of Tibet, as Tenzin Gyatso, the Dalai June 2006 The Crusader 24 Rock around the clock By Mai Kusayanagi & Jenny Mouyon

After many weeks of hard work and gorgeous outfits seemed rather inter- placed around the rooms. The CD’s preparation from the Prom Committee, ested in their classmates’ dresses, and were placed in each of the three rooms the night has finally arrived; the prom kicked off this night with compliments, on a banner for decoration. It might be (now known as the ninth grade gradua- chatter and judgment. Meanwhile the a good idea to burn some songs on it to tion dance), Sunday, June 4th was boys, decked out in their suits, didn’t make it a super duper uber cool person- probably the night that all the girls had compliment each other once and spent alized CD! Nicole Reichert, a ninth dreamt about for the previous month their time talking, eating and enjoying grader said, “It was fun to see everyone the atmosphere of dressed up and the CDs were cool.” the very different Most of the students that attended looking Chateau. seemed to enjoy the night and were Eighth grader, able to make them forget about the Billy Muirhead stress of exams and finishing the school that was invited to year. the event compli- Victoria Dewavrin, a ninth grader mented the deco- thought that “the graduation dance was rations, “The Cha- a good way to end the year and it was teau looked really great to see most of the grade gathered different, in a together.” good way. I was Have a great summer. surprised.” Some of the clas- -All Graduation Dance photos sic songs which taken my Mr. Bocken. were played were and that all the guys thought of as an- “YMCA”, other Sunday to lie in and spend the “I Will Sur- night playing videogames. This year’s vive” and “I theme was “Rock around the clock”. Love Rock Songs from all the way back to the 50’s n’ Roll”. It to modern music were played through- seemed like out the night. As a fundraiser for the “YMCA” Makhaputu orphanage in Africa, some was the only song which all students felt like dancing to, while only about a third of the whole grade seemed to be on the dance floor for the rest of the night. Many people seemed to be enjoying “deep talks” with each other rather than dancing, and posing for photos on the staircase with friends or dates. Ninth grader, Diogo Guia said “There were some good songs and some bad ones, the whole thing was enjoy- able and the food was- n’t bad either.” One of the many of the vintage songs were put on auc- memories people will tion to give a chance for families to keep about the Dance sponsor songs and dedicate them to was their personalized their beloved children CD to take home after The girls, all dressed up in their trying to find it among the 90 others June 2006 The Crusader 25

More digital photography Thanks to Mr. Bocken for organizing this. June 2006 The Crusader 26 Sports The World Cup: Who will win? By Jimmy de Jonge Brazil. Argentina. Germany. The Despite this, expect football fans dust. Netherlands. All names of countries around the globe to watch the Nether- Past the group stages, it will be an who have won the FIFA World Cup lands-Argentina game, as it will meas- uneasy race for the finish, for both fa- many times in the past, but who will ure the chances of both against the vorites and outsiders. Brazil will almost win now? Will Brazil live up to expec- might of Brazil. The games in Group D definitely make it to the finals, where tations? Will England settle the score will be more interesting, although it is they will probably face Argentina, with France? Which teams will face off safe to say in advance that Portugal will France, England, Germany, the Nether- for the ultimate title? And which player most likely win the group, followed by lands, or Portugal. A wide range of will be hoisted onto his teammates’ Mexico. opponents, but then again, the World shoulders after the most watched game Expect the might of the United Cup has always been full of surprises of all, the FIFA 2006 final? States to be humbled by their perform- (In the last world cup, neither Brazil The qualifications mostly went ance in Group E, where Italy and the nor Germany arrived as favorites due to without surprise, the favourites all still Czech Republic will most likely make bad qualifications). Some see it as a pressing ahead. Brazil went through short work of them and almost without fault, their only defeat 3-1 to their archrivals, Argen- tina. England pressed ahead as well, although only narrowly, with a one point lead over Poland. Portugal and France both pressed ahead in their respec- tive groups, the former with a seven-point win over the runner-up, the latter needing to wait until their final match against Cyprus to se- cure their ticket to Ger- many. In Group one, the Czech Republic succumbed to the Netherlands in a 2-0 home defeat, but be- cause their two 1-0 victories over Norway, Source: www.expertfootball.com still qualified. In the group stages, it will most Ghana. It will be a field day likely be a breeze for the big contend- for the papers if Brazil loses ers, although some might find them- out in Group F, but most selves unpleasantly surprised. In group likely, they will go through A, Germany will most likely charge without fault, leaving Japan, straight through, but the second place Australia and Croatia to will not be determined too easily. Po- squabble over second place. land, Costa Rica and Ecuador all stand A similar game will most The most coveted trophy of all a fair chance of making it through. likely take place in group G, France Source:www.elvenkids.com duel Group B is similar, England probably winning and leaving Togo, Korea, be- conquering all in their path, but an in- and Switzerland to fight it our for sec- tween titans, some simply as a game teresting game occurring between Swe- ond place. Group H, though, will prove designed to create a feeling of team den, Paraguay, and Trinidad & Tobago. interesting, with a final showdown be- spirit and unity. Whatever the views, Group C will most likely be an easy tween the Ukraine, who made history though, there will be plenty of football group, Argentina and the Netherlands during the qualifications, and Spain. to keep everyone happy during the smashing straight through the Cote Tunisia and Saudi Arabia will fight most watched sports tournament of all. d’Ivoire and Serbia and Montenegro. heroically, but will probably bite the June 2006 The Crusader 27 World (good) sports round ups Peter Collins This sports season, everything has ness Premiership. ence, Detroit pulled off the gold with been very exiting; Barcelona won the The Pittsburg Steelers won the Su- 58 wins and 16 losses. Both were excit- Champions League trophy versus Arse- perbowl after beating the Seahawks 21- ing competitions but it was disappoint- nal after an amazing ment for Pittsburgh comeback and added and Saint Louis the trophy to the La who finished last Liga trophy they in there competi- won back home in tions. Spain. Chelsea won Sweden beat de- the premiership for fending champions the second time run- Czech Republic 4- ning with a worse 0 in the hockey season than the one world cup to win before but with 5 it. It was the eight losses, 4 draws and world title for the 29 wins they still got Swedes who had 8 through the season Olympic champi- top of the table. ons on there roster. Lyon won the Ligue In the winter, Swe- Orange 1 with a 29- Steelers wining Superbowl den also beat 9-4 run, whilst Italian www. NFL.com Finland in the finals. giants Juventus won the No team had man- Italian league. 10. They won it for the first time and aged an international hockey double Munster won the Heineken cup got a Superbowl ring on their thumb. before. Italian Giordi Di Centa won the after an intense match against Biarritz. The Miami Dolphins won the National cross country skiing for the first time They finished the match 23-19 and they League with a brilliant 12-0 run; they and only beat Eugeni Dementiev by 0.8 scraped through after a 3rd minute try only accomplished this many years seconds. by Biarritz. Ulster won the Celtic before in 1972. Those were the highlights of the League after beating the Ospreys and it The Hockey Western Conference sports season and they made the season was the first time they had won it. Sale was won by Ottawa with 52 wins and was very exciting but now the new sea- Sharks sailed to the title in the Guin- 21 losses. Whilst in the Eastern Confer- sons will start. A hit to the pyramids By Caroline McKissock “In the words of Coach Hesse, we and came out and played a grand game. had three goals this year; to win the Conquering Cairo was more than Congratulations conference, to anybody could ask for. win ISSCs, and to Whipping the Cobham team’s to the win ISSTs. And butt and using Cairo the wipe guess what, we the floor, our ISB raiders got em all baby!” rocked. The whole experience softball This year’s was surreal, just being in Cairo varsity softball was a mind boggling time, but team was a huge to win the ISSTs was out of team for success, winning this world. But of course it the Triple Crown wasn’t all about the fun; the ( winning: girls had to work hard and long winning conference, in the boiling sun, to win the ISSCs and ISSTs) glory. for the first in Being chatted up at the the triple Raiders history, only one other team pyramids by old Egyptian men (in has accomplished this since the desperate need of an orthodontist), beginning of these competitions. The tanning by the pool and being spat at by crown! competition was fierce at moments, nail a camel were all part of experience of biting times and some not so great calls Cairo. by the umpires but overall the whole Ending the season on with the competition was a victory. Each team Triple Crown was the perfect finish to showed great levels of sportsmanship the perfect season. June 2006 The Crusader 28 Lacrosse…The end of the line By Guy Azran The lacrosse spring season is finally to Jamie, he has enjoyed the whole any inconvenience. We had a great over. The team had a number of games time, even with lacrosse balls flying at season… Thank you Coach Greg Mu- this season, winning a great deal of him at 100mph. The team would not rawsky for coaching the season, and them. The last too games were a com- have survived the season without him. thank you Ed Grody for keeping the plete waste of the other team, with ISB James Brenner, attackman/middie team organized. The year wouldn’t winning eight to one, with Thomas for the team, was very happy with this have been the same without you. “Trip” Adams scoring seven of Brus- year’s season although he did have a sels’ goals. few negative comments. “It was too The season is finished at last and short,” he said, and then concluded many boys and girls from eights to sarcastically, “We got a lot of new tal- twelfth grade and Coach Greg Mu- ented players.” It is James’s opinion rawsky seem very happy with their that many of the new players made the results. No matter how early the prac- season more of a challenge to the other tice was not how wet the field was, players. He also has his remarks on the everyone showed up if they could. Here early morning practices. “Everyone is is what some people have to say about tired,” he said “so we never have a full this year’s lacrosse season. team.” James (Jamie) Pinnington, the It appears that there were some team’s goalie, says, “This year’s season complaints. However, every player was was awesome. I really enjoyed it.” Ja- new sometime. Overall, James had a mie has been the team’s goalie since great time, no matter the obstacles. All the beginning of the season. According the numerous games won made up for Summer is taking over: spring sports season round-up By Brooke Hamilton

As summer rolled along and the As the warm weather swept in, deConinck, helped the team work school year started to on their skills, leading come to an end, we up to ISSTS, which was finished up our spring hosted here at ISB. sports season. There, they tried their Whether it was that swing and homerun hardest, ending the sea- or that dive over the son with many memories finish line, or maybe to keep. that graceful kick, Running hard, the track this season was amaz- team had a great season. ing and full of so The team was full of bright many victories. new seventh graders, as Softball well as the old timers com- swung into action on ing back for a great new March 13th as they season. With Coach had their first prac- Vandewalle as head coach/ tice, directed by head sprinters coach, Ms coach Hesse and Stromeyer and Ms. Haw- coach Gramolini. For kins as mid/long distance the whole season, coach, Madeleine as jump they were practically coach and Coach Gil as undefeated, resulting to a victorious All the way to the finish! throwing coach, the team Courtesy of Claire Duguid win during the ISSC’s Tournament worked four times a week, attending Championship beating Frankfurt meets on Saturdays. As the end of the International School 10 to 3 in the fi- so did the tennis team, with both boys season crept up, the coaches made cuts nals. Travelling to Cairo, Egypt for the and girls. Travelling frequently, they for the upcoming ISSTs, which were ISSTs (International Schools Sports went to many places, including Lon- located this year in Paris. There, the Tournament), they returned with smiles don, Frankfurt, Antwerp and The Junior Varsity boys came in second on their faces and gold medals around Hague. The boys coach, Claudine De- place out of thirteen teams, taking sec- their necks. Cock, and the girls coach, Bernard (Continued on page 29) June 2006 The Crusader 29 The attraction of violence in sports By: Danny Vargas and Guy Azran

Some of the most famours sports in checks will give you a penalty. In We asked an eighth grader world history have been associated American Football there are many pen- about the subject, “They are probably with violence and the general injury of alties such as holding, face mask and violent themselves and need to find a the opposition. Some people some call others. better outlet for their anger,” says the them sadists; others call it a clean hit. anonymous one. “I think that they are Would some people join these sports violence-seekers and get pleasure from just to hurt other people or get into pain.” This outlook is a negative one fights with them? In sports like hockey, but to those who enjoy pain- lacrosse, American Football and rugby distribution this may be positive. Those contact is allowed, though some hits who play sports where contact is neces- come with a price to pay. sary to the game may not love to hit In hockey if someone hits someone people but feel that it is essential to the else with their stick or trips them or defence and offence of the game. When slashes them a minor penalty will be playing sports some enjoy the sport called. The penalty may last 2 minutes, more than the contact. 5 minutes, 10 minutes or even a game Finally, as far as fights are con- because of misconduct for a fight. In cerned those who play to fight don’t lacrosse if there is unnecessary rough- Total Ownage play at all, and when people fight to get ness, spearing, cross checking, late hits, Hockeyfights.com hurt many people will not play any- on the back, holding, slashing and head more due to the fact they will be hurt.

(Continued from page 28) until the penalty shots, where they were barely beaten. Yet, with all of their ond in both of their relays hard work and determination it defi- (4x100meters and 4x400meters). Junior nitely was a season to be proud of. Varsity girls were also doing well, but, “I am so proud,” said Ms. Thomas, partly due to different conflicts, they the head coach of girls’ soccer, “about took 8th. the 1-0 tie to Heidelberg in the semi- Soccer scored a great season, start- finals at the DODDS tournament.” ing with the tryouts on March 13 as It was an awesome season; fun, they waited nervously on the lower exciting and full of thousands of field. Working hard as a team, they memories. Yes, at times those practices entered into their first match on March might have hurt and yes, sometimes we 18 on the Thompson field and played could hardly walk because of fatigue their best all the way up to the DODDS and pain, but with every smile, victory tournament. There, the girls came all On your mark, get set, GO!!! and every single clang of our medals, the way up to the match for bronze, Courtesy of Claire Duguid this was a season that will not be for- where they remained tied with K-town gotten. Congratulations to all members of Spring sports teams. It was a memorable season. June 2006 The Crusader 30 It’s not goodbye, it’s farewell for now By Sarah Thomas

It was January 22, 2001 and I was exceptionally anxious. school and late into the night. One thing that hasn’t changed, As I greeted the students at the door, I thought, this isn’t go- though, has been the commitment of the students. ing to be too bad. It’s only middle school. But then, the big The innovative ideas have always come from the students guy with the red hair raised his hand. and it is their enthusiasm that make the course such fun. I “Umm, where is Doctor Crowley,” he asked when I en- remember doing a school wide survey on mad cow disease tered the room. and the frantic conversations between students. “How do you “He won’t be teaching the course this semester as he is work excel?” “Why did we decide to do this?” “Ms. Thomas, preparing for his role as headmaster,” I said. I don’t want to do this. It is too much work!” However, the “You mean he won’t be teaching journalism at all?” A staff overcame that obstacle, only to be faced with numerous deafening silence invaded the room. printing delays, typographical errors and misquotes. But we “Yes, that’s right,” I said. “But I am sure this will be a won’t talk about those minor problems, just what we have great semester.” learned. He raised his hand yet again. “Can I go see the counselor? We learned how to work as a team and the importance of I want to change my elective.” And so began the great exodus meeting deadlines. Many students fostered an interest in jour- from journalism. The students weren’t prepared for a new nalism and now read the newspaper everyday! The list is end- teacher, and I certainly was not prepared for the strong reac- less. tion. But things got remarkably better as the semester (years, Finally, I can’t express my gratitude to all of the students really) moved on and I think the journalism course became a who have made this teaching this course a fantastic experi- place where students who enjoyed writing and publishing ence. The energy that fills the room during each class is found a niche. something that stays with me throughout the day. I am con- Through the time I have been here, I have seen numerous stantly amazed by the critical thinking that takes place during changes in the journalism course. From the layout to the var- the class. The discussions about current events assure me that ied styles of writing, to the inclusion of digital photography the world will be in good hands, when this generation moves photos and the use of excel to create surveys, the course has into positions of power. I am so fortunate to have been able to developed and changed with the times. work with these students and learn with, and from, them. When I first began teaching the course at ISB Ipods didn’t I will miss ISB, especially the Middle School and the exist, online journalism was just reaching mainstream audi- journalism class, but I know the students will continue to ences and The Crusader was not printed in color. Students keep The Crusader going. After all, it is the students who weren’t accustomed to reaching their teachers via e-mail and make the class. the course was offered during alternate lunch periods, as were All the best for now and the future. Thank you for giving the other electives. Only a handful of students knew how to me the opportunity to share my knowledge and learn from use Publisher, and the majority of the layout was done after you. I am sure we will cross paths again. NEVER GIVE UP ON WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO DO. THE PER- SON WITH BIG DREAMS IS MORE POWERFUL THAN ONE WITH ALL THE FACTS.