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March 2013 issue Announcements: The Culinary Arts classes will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party at the Civic Center on On February 1, 2013, the American Friday, March 15th. Heart Association celebrated its tenth annual “National Wear Red Day.” Ever since 2003, the renowned organization has been successful in Everyone is invited to come see the WRHS promoting heart health and assisting its followers On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, New performance of “Legally in overcoming obstacles. Prior to the movement, Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum Blonde” on March 22, cardiovascular disease had taken the lives of evaluated the Wood-Ridge School District. The 23, and 24. approximately 500,000 American women each organization, commonly abbreviated NJQSAC, year, yet nobody was paying attention. assesses the thoroughness and efficiency of all Surprisingly, the majority of the female The Culinary Arts public schools in the state every three years. In classes will be taking a population regarded it as an “older man's total, four classroom walk-throughs regarding field trip to the Culinary disease.” In order to falsify these claims of heart academic areas, a special education walk-through, Institute of America in disease as the primary killer of women, the and a walk-through for facilities took place. A Hyde Park, New York on American Heart Association along with the plethora of positive comments was given to March 28. They will National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Wood-Ridge High School administration at the engendered “National Wear Red Day” to promote take a tour of the College conclusion of the day. NJQSAC was especially and then enjoy a awareness. Consequently, this special event is impressed on an instructional level and truly delicious lunch in the recognized n the first of every February, as men admired lesson plan templates, the cohort growth Italian restaurant, and women unite, adorned in symbolic red rate for HSPA, and the annual research paper Caterina de Medici. garments. Both teachers and staff of the Wood- assigned by teachers. They also praised the Ridge School District collected donations and curriculum mapper, successful AHSA appeals, participated in a dress down day. Mr. Tony Albro pupil participation rubrics, and the modifications led this charitable event and Wood-Ridge High made for special needs students. Dr. DeNobile School, Gretta Ostrovsky Middle School, and would like both staff and students to know that Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School raised she is extraordinarily proud of the commendatory total of five hundred dollars! Funds were feedback and studious reputation that Wood- gathered in order to boost awareness of Women's Ridge High School continues to display! Heart Disease and celebrate the continuing success of National Wear Red Day. -Priscilla Bauer http://goredforwomen.org/wearredday/ -Priscilla Bauer On Thursday, February 7th, Chief Scott Russo of the Wood-Ridge Fire Department visited Mr. Sanfiz's first period forensics class. The class had just finished a unit about fire investigations and this visit was an ideal way to culminate the lesson. Fire Chief Russo spoke about previous investigations that he had conducted. He informed the class about his time investigating prison fires and explained how the prisoners would attempt and in some cases successfully set fires in their cells. It was Chief Russo's job to investigate these fires and determine their origins. Along with fire investigations, Chief Russo taught the class standard fire safety procedures. Wood-Ridge High School would like to thank Chief Russo for attending the class and opening a new educational pathway for the students in forensics. *To learn more information about fire safety and the Wood-Ridge Fire Department, visit http://www.wrfd.org. -Marguerite Ammerman The debate team is having another successful year! The debate team is comprised of a junior varsity and varsity team and currently has ten members. This year, students are debating whether the federal government should substantially increase infrastructure investments in the United States. The debate team has already competed in all seven of their season-scheduled debates hosted at various high schools in Bergen County. At the Wood-Ridge High School debate, Trixie Salvador was awarded “Most Valuable Judge.” Those on varsity are looking forward to the Varsity Championship debate on March 12th at Becton Regional, in which their strongest team and three judges will participate. The debate team is always open to new members and welcomes both experts and beginners. Best of luck to the debate team at the Varsity Championship! -Victoria Ruhle Michelle Potocki, Gina Gonzalez, and Anais Peralta How did all of you meet? We met through high school and became good friends throughout the years. What will you miss the most about high school? We will all miss seeing each other every day and seeing our favorite teachers. Who were your favorite teachers? We all consider Mr. Ben-Nun and Mr. Maniscalco our favorite teachers. Where will you most likely be attending college? What major? Michelle will be attending Ramapo College for Biochemistry. Gina will be attending Ramapo College for Business. Anais will be attending John Jay College for Criminal Justice. What career paths do you plan to pursue? Michelle plans to either become a physical therapist or a veterinarian. Gina plans to go into marketing and business. Anais plans to become a detective. -Victoria Ruhle Is It the Day of Love? Just like every other year, February 14th is the day of love, family, and friendship. The stores are filled with different chocolates, candies, and sweets, teddy bears holding hearts with “I Love You” or “Be Mine” written on it, and balloons that are in the shape of hearts. Red, pink, and white is seen everywhere as decorations for the holiday are put up in classrooms, in stores, and on houses. But what makes this day so special? So many people will answer in different ways. Some will say that the love that they feel that day makes it all the more special. Some people say that there is just something about coming home to a box of chocolates bought by your dad, reminding you that you’ll always be his little princess, makes the holiday all the more unique. But some people will laugh at you and tell you how the “red holiday” holds no importance and reflects badly on those who don’t have “Valentines”, hate chocolate, and think that the “Hallmark” day is a waste of time. But why be so bitter? Many people believe that Valentine’s day is the cause of why the phrase “I Love You” has been holding less and less value through the years. That’s one of the many reasons why people no longer are relating to Valentine’s Day. Why else are people hating on this day of love? So many people have tossed love right out the window as soon as they get their hearts broken, and this happens to a lot of young people, especially teenagers. Their first shot at love fails, and that automatically ruins the rest of their love life. People should start looking at the positive side to this loving holiday. It’s a time of year when there is a happy atmosphere, people feel appreciated, and most importantly, loved. Showing appreciation for the people you love is such a kind and considerate gesture that should be done much more than once. However, there’s something about everyone sharing love and kindness all over the world on one particular day that makes Valentine’s Day so special. -Cassie Kriegel Black History Month is observed in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In the United States and Canada, it is celebrated throughout the month of February. In the United Kingdom it is celebrated in October. The purpose of Black History Month is to remember all the significant events and heroes throughout African-American history. Black History Month was created 1926 and was first celebrated as "Negro History Week." This week marked the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, it was expanded to Black History Month. During Black History Month, teachers try to bring the celebration into the classroom. Some history teachers have lessons about the history of African-Americans in the United States. While English teachers have students read African-American literature. This celebration helps everyone to remember the importance of African American History. -Heather Nolting http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about.html Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2. According to legend, if the groundhog does not see his shadow when he emerges from his burrow, spring will come early. If the groundhog does see his shadow, it will retreat to its burrow and there will be six more weeks of winter. This celebration started as a German custom in Southeastern and central Pennsylvania in the 18th century. Since then, it has become a modern custom to celebrate this holiday with morning festivals to watch the groundhog emerge from its burrow. The largest and most well known groundhog day celebration takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This year in Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and did not see his shadow, which predicted an early spring. Start planning your trips to the beach because spring will come early this year. http://www.groundhog.org/ -Heather Nolting Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is the final day before the season of Lent that begins on Ash Wednesday. While Mardi Gras has no official status in the Catholic Church, it is a custom in many Catholic countries to celebrate the day with lavish parties and feasting. The American city most famous for its Mardi Gras festivities is New Orleans, Louisiana. Parades, masquerade balls, and Mardi Gras parties are traditional events that take place during the Mardi Gras season.

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