Frank Scott Bunnell High School Freshman Class of Bunnell’s Own Faculty: Part 2 Music Cafe page 8 SCRIBE page 8

Monday, November 16, 2015 Volume LV Issue 2 Homecoming Dance: BHS Rallies for Breast Victory On and Off the Field Cancer Awarness

Hannah McGettigan Julianna Koonitsky and accepted purchases from Staff Reporter Staff Reporter anyone who wanted a shirt. Since then, each year during Septem- During Breast Cancer Aware- As students entered the Mill ber, athletes from the fall sports ness Month this October, Bun- River Country Club on Satur- teams are found around the nell’s fall sports teams held “Pink day, Oct. 24, they were dressed school selling “Pink Out” shirts Out” games in honor of those in their best attire and ready to for $12 each which are distribut- battling breast cancer, and they have the time of their lives at ed in early October. helped raise money in a variety of this year’s Homecoming Dance. Former athletic director, Mr. ways to help find a cure for this Students of all grade levels filled David Johnson, offered the clever henious disease. up the sold-out venue and Z the idea of being able to get into any The tradition began in 2010 vibrant energy from the previous Bunnell sponsored “Pink Out” when former BHS girls’ volleyball night’s victorious Homecoming game for free if someone wore coach, Mr. Garrett Covino, pur- football game right onto the the T-shirt. Every year, each chased breast cancer awareness dance floor. fall sports team hosts a “Pink shirts for the team, along with Following the Bulldogs over- Out” game during the month of the help of a generous parent. time win at the Homecoming October. The team had played in breast football game on Friday, Oct 23, The first year there were only cancer awareness games in the students were ecstatic and full of about 60 T-shirts sold, but they (left to right): Kellie Perillo, Kristina Weyhrauch, Michelle Morra, and past, where the opposing teams school spirit. The football team raised over $1000 for breast James Bavolacco at the Mill River Country Club for thie 2015 Home- would collect donations and con- was ranked number 7 in Conn. cancer awareness. Over the past coming Dance on Saturday. Oct. 25. tribute to the cause by dressing after their win, and this made several years approximately 300 Photo Credit: Hannah McGettigan up in pink attire. students even more excited for to 400 shirts had been sold. Many people in the BHS the following night’s celebratory “Homecoming was ‘lit’ this the night, and students continued “It has been a wonderful pro- community, including students homecoming dance. year. I thought there was more to dance their hearts out as the gram… to be a part [of]. Every- and teachers, grew interested in The Mill River Country Club, room to dance and to hangout, DJ played his selections. one enjoys the shirts and their the T-shirts after seeing them located on Main St. in Stratford, which made it better than last “Homecoming was actually designs. The cause is especially being worn around school by had a fluorescent blue glow year,” said sophomore Gwen better than what I expected. I worthy of donation. The added the volleyball team. Everyone throughout the dance room. The Dascenzo. thought I would have been bored bonus of allowing people the kept asking about the shirts and back area of the room had several The students were full of ener- and the music would be bad, opportunity to not only make the wanted to know if they could round tables for students to sit, gy and brought life to the dance but it was actually the complete donation, but to get into Bunnell purchase one for themselves. and a dance floor that took up floor all night long. Traditional opposite. The food there was also sporting events for free has been The next year, the volleyball the main portion of the venue, as dances like the “Cha-Cha Slide” pretty good,” said freshman team started the “Pink Out” pro- dancing is the main attraction of by DJ Casper and “The Cotton Homecoming- page 6 gram. Covino handed out order most BHS events. Eye Joe” by Rednex, kicked off Pink Out Week- page 7 forms to all the fall sports teams Connecting Back to Stratford Michael Castelot the Laurel staff also attended the clubs and extracurriculars like Staff Reporter event to highlight their groups to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, encourage sohpomores to join. volunteering at Sterling House On Oct. 8, 2015, Bunnell Over the past years, Com- Community Center, Stratford High School held its 13th annual munity Connections has grown P.A.L., and many others. Community Connections event. immensely. What started out as Make-A-Wish is a program Sophomores, along with their just a test to see what students that grants wishes of children teachers and staff, gathered at the would be interested in, has that have a terminal illness or turf field on a sunny Thursday grown over 13 years into a terrific are fighting a serious disease or morning to learn about a variety opportunity. Bunnell has gotten injury. of programs that can could po- S.W.A.T team members, firefight- “I enjoyed looking at the tentially change their futures. ers, pilots, military personnel, Make-A-Wish presentation. Mrs. Priddle, the “brains” and police members to come and [It] gave me an opportunity to behind this program said, “My teach students about their jobs. sign up for their program and favorite part about this event is In addition to career infor- help volunteer when it’s needed. bringing the community to our mation, there were also safety There’s no better feeling than Senior Doralis Ceballos goes all out for BHS Spirit Day on Friday, Oct. students. The more that we ex- demonstrations lead by the Strat- being able to help someone who 23, decked out in blue and white body paint and a vibrant blue wig. pose our students to the different ford Police Department to help doesn’t necessarily have the same Photo Credit: Scribe types of career opportunities, it students become aware of how opportunities as me,” said sopho- will help them make more infor- to handle dangerous situations. more Jaden Robertson. mative decisions when it comes They included a skit about what The Sterling House presenta- Bulldog Pride Shines to college or life choices.” a drug search looks like, and the tion also taught students about The event began with a canine officers brought their K-9 what kind of ways they can help Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopter unit to show how the system the Stratford community directly. During Spirit Week flying over the turf field and works. A car crash simulator was “I really enjoyed the Sterling landing on the side grass field. also at the presentation which put House presentation. Being able Briana Keys their BHS pride. By giving the Police cars, the S.W.A.T. Team, students into a real-life accident to learn about what that program Staff Reporter students the opportunity to show and firefighters surrounded the situation. does for our town is really inspir- and express themselves through field and a variety of exhibits and “My favorite part about the ing and makes me want to get The BHS community unit- their clothes and accessories, this demonstrations were on display Community Connections event more involved with our commu- ed for its annual Homecoming event turned out to be an amaz- to students. was being able to go through the nity,” said sophomore Ramsley Spirit Week, which was held from ing experience for everyone. Sophomores walked down car crash simulator. It showed me Exantus. October 19-23. Students and staff With numerous students and to the field and were eager to what it would feel like if I was to Community Connections is a members dressed in their best faculty participating this year, start learning about the featured ever get in a car accident and it terrific way to help BHS soph- festive attire and displayed their Spirit Week was a terrific success. programs. Each student was really taught me that I have to be omores learn more about their terrific school spirit with some Also, getting the chance to assigned a group that was led careful in the future,” said sopho- future possibilities that will help new and exciting themes. receive a sold-out Homecoming by members of the BHS Future more Richard Souffrant. support the community and truly During the week leading up to Dance ticket gave most people an Business Leaders of America. There were also presentations helps students to get involved in the 2015 Homecoming football appetite to win Best Dressed each Students from select BHS game and dance, students got lined up along the track, encour- both school, and Stratford service Spirit Week- page 6 clubs, like the Link Crew and aging the students to sign up for opportunities. the chance to dress up and show Page 2 NEWS November 2015 Calendar BHS Bistro Satisfies Staff Cravings of Events Nora Turner made at the Bistro are mostly time. Now, teachers are actually pride from this project. Gentile is Editor-in-Chief student-chosen, and Gentile bonding over the coffee we are also hoping to start a Bakeshop November 13 supports them by providing his making,” said senior Sashoya class for students who are more End of First Marking Period Bunnell staff members have a recipes, making suggestions and Walker. interested in bakery instruction, unique and delicious opportunity helping them find recipes with Gentile hopes to expand the as well as Independent Study November 23 to enjoy terrific food and support good ratings and different sourc- Bistro by opening it up for lunch courses for his third and fourth First Marking Period Report BHS students with the opening of es. A staff survey was also taken at least one day a week. He plans year students as this program Cards Issued Bunnell’s first cafe, The Bulldog to see what teachers wanted to to serve hot food items, soups, continues to grow. Bistro. Run by Culinary Arts see at the Bistro in hopes that this salads, and sandwiches. Another “[The Bistro] is amazing… November 25 teacher, Mr. Gentile, and his would help drive business. goal for the end of the year is [Ms. Ravo and I] love it. It’s my Early Dismissal advanced students, the Bistro is “[The Bistro] started off really that the Bistro will be entirely favorite place in the world… I PEP RALLY whipping up delectable food that rough because as the students we student-run, and he will not have usually get coffee, muffins or an is keeping the BHS staff feeling weren’t prepared. We had to get to assist them as much to keep egg and cheese sandwich,” said November 26 satisfied. used to each other and be able to the Bistro operating. Mrs. Kulenych. Thanksgiving Day Football Game The Bulldog Bistro is open work as team. Then, Mr. Gentile “I think the Bistro is really The profits from the Bistro vs. Stratford High three to four days a week and helped get us organized and col- fun… I like the pressure. I want go towards its operating costs Pender’s Field currently only serves breakfast laborate well with each other. He to be a chef, so it’s good experi- but also a scholarship fund 10:00 a.m. items. Its daily offerings are created certain groups for us to ence. I love to make anything, that Gentile has created for his coffee, tea, juice, and usually a work in together in the Bistro. I but lunch is fun because of the students who are interested in November 26-27 variety of fresh bakery items. was paired up with Sam Battaglia pressure,” said junior Andres pursuing the culinary arts after NO SCHOOL The coffee bar is similar to a real during my study hall and our Venegas. high school. Thanksgiving Recess cafe, with a variety of creamers, responsibility is to work in the Right now, Gentile tries to get The Bistro is not only just flavored syrups and brews. Lately, Bistro during Period 1. Then all to Bunnell at 6:30 a.m. to get the a wonderful amenity for the December 5 the Bistro has been serving up of a sudden, the teachers started Bistro up and running. He says, BHS staff, but it is an amazing SAT Administration seasonal items like Pumpkin coming together to converse “It’s their restaurant, not mine,” opportunity for students who are Bunnell High School Whoopie Pies and muffins. At at the Bistro during their free and he wants his students to take interested in the culinary arts and 8:00 a.m. least one day a week hot breakfast are hoping to pursue it items are available to the staff, as a career. Beyond that, like egg sandwiches and their Gentile said that cook- famous Potato Puffs. ing is a great life skill, This restaurant is a part of the and the Bistro teaches OOPS! new Culinary Career Pathway students how to prepare which will match the classes that Here at the Scribe we take great delicious foods and are available at Stratford High. care and pride in trying to accu- recipes well. The Bulldog Bistro and its oper- rately report the news. We regret The feedback from ation is embedded into the new the following errors that were staff members has advanced culinary curriculum printed in the October issue: been very positive, and and requires students to be ded- Gentile said, “people icated to hard work and making In “Freshman Class of Faculty: love [that] we’re doing great food. Part 1,” we incorrectly stated that it.” The opening of the “I go [to the Bistro] every Mrs. Graf coached basketball at Bistro seems like just the morning for coffee. I love seeing Masuk for 10 years. She actually beginning to many won- Sashoya [Walker] and Sam’s coached for two years in Bos- derful changes to come [Battaglia] smiling faces every (left picture) Mr. Gentile (center) and his students, Vincent Ginnetti (left) and Sam ton, and 8 years at Central High in Bunnell’s culinary morning. The Potato Puffs are the Battaglia (right) cooking in D3 for the Bulldog Bistro, the new restaurant for teach- School. We would also like to department. best thing that have happened at ers and administrators that is a part of the Advanced Culinary curriculum. (right revise the word “overwhelmed” to Bunnell,” said Ms. Ravo. picture) English teachers (left to right): Ms. Ravo, Mrs. Kulenych, and Mrs. Kelly, “overjoyed” in the same article. The food items that are enjoy their morning joe at the Bulldog Bistro. Photo Credits: The Laurel and Sashoya Walker Bulldog Briefs: From All Four Corners Alexia Hartman and Clarinda able because the test was taken council and a special thanks to Polynice during the school day. Mrs. Coleman for all of her hard Staff Reporters work and dedication. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the 36th The senior girls Breast Health annual Cavalcade of Bands was Congrats to Ms. Priddle who was Assembly was held on Thursday, hosted by the Bunnell-Stratford recognized as the Conn. State Oct. 15 in recognition of Breast marching band. A total of 12 Business Teacher of the Year by Cancer Awareness Month. bands from all around Conn. the CBEA. It was a great decla- Breast cancer survivor, Mary Ann came to compete. They raised ration of Ms. Priddle’s excellence Wasil, was the guest speaker from over $5,000 and the Bunnell band and enthusiasm for her work. the Get In Touch foundation. was judged exhibition in which The foundation’s mission is to they do not compete, but they get On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Ms. Priddle “provide breast health initiatives scored. attended a trip to People’s Unit- that educate gals and guys of all ed Bank in Bridgeport with 35 of ages how to ‘get in touch’ with On Thursday, Oct. 8, Freshman her business students. Students their bodies, information, and Class Council Elections were learned how to promote them- each other in our crusade against held and for the first time ever, selves and received great advice breast cancer.” students voted online via Google from the bank’s employees. Forms. Two freshmen students A mandatory PSAT test was held ran unopposed: Ashlie Virgo Congrats to School Resource on Wednesday, Oct. 14. All BHS for Secretary and Holly Rosa for Officer Tesla who was recog- TheScribe staff (pictured above), along with members of the Laurel and juniors were allowed to take the Treasurer. Danka Hlinka won as nized for the Chief’s Award for Creative Writing classes attending the Southern Conn. State Univerisity PSATs for free, and sophomores President and Kenneth Sholo- exceptional performance toward High School Journalism Day on Friday, Oct. 31. At the conference stu- also had the opportunity to take micky won as Vice President. achieving the mission of the dents attended classes on journalism, photography, and ethics. the test for only $15. The cost of Congratulations to the elected Stratford Police Department. the test was much more afford- Photo Credit: Jeanine Marsh Editor-in-Chief: Nora Turner Staff: Armstrong Antoine, John Blashke, Dillon Bult, Michael Castelot, Liridona Egriu, Lourdes Figueroa, Alexis Hartman, Briana Keys, Julianna Koonitsky, Hannah McGettigan, Clarinda Polynice, Rashaad Spain, Max Tabacco, Andrena Williams Advisor: Mrs. Dena Kelly The Scribe, the official, student run newspaper of Bunnell High School, is published as a product of the journalism course at Bunnell High School. These publica- tions welcome submissions from the student body and staff of Bunnell High School. However, the views expressed in the Scribe do not necessarily reflect the views of the district, administration, students, or staff of the Scribe. Letters to the editor are welcomed; letters must be signed but names will be withheld upon request. Students interested in enrolling in the journalism program for the 2015-2016 academic year should contact their guidance counselors, or see Mrs. Kelly in D5 for more information. The Mission of Bunnell High School: Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher order thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st century challenges. Page 3 NEWS November 2015 Truth About: Brain Dominance Hannah McGettigan different ways. In language, the is crucial for health and overall Staff Reporter left hemisphere supports correct lifestyle. Although one can be sentence structure and gram- considered dominant on one The brain is the most powerful mar, while the right hemisphere hemisphere of the brain, the oth- organ in the human body. It con- extracts the implied meaning, er hemisphere must be active too. trols every aspect of life including verbal metaphors, and humor. Both hemispheres work together movement, memory, speech, and “Understanding the right and and share information through personality. Although the brain left sides of the brain is a great the corpus callosum, a thick band is one whole organ, the sides of way to better your work, and to of 200-250 million nerve fibers. the brain are separated into the obtain a better understanding Being too dependent on one left and right hemispheres. These of who you are as an individual. side of the brain leads to an im- hemispheres have different func- As we can better understand balance of the brain hemispheres. tions that make up one’s learning ourselves at a deeper level, we According to The Brain Balance, style, personality, and communi- can better understand what we when there is a brain imbalance, cation skills according to website are naturally good at and what there is a lack of communication The Brain Balance. we should put our focus on,” said between the two hemispheres, Many people are considered Kayla Knight from the website which leads to an underdevel- dominant in one hemisphere. Web Designer Depot. oped side of the brain. This is Dominancy in either the right With a brain dominance test called Functional Disconnection or left hemispheres affects one’s for each student, teachers can Syndrome. way of thinking and processing create lessons that will benefit Functional Disconnection of information. Those who are learners of either brain domi- Syndrome (FDS) is related to considered dominant in their nance. Right-brained learners learning, behavior, and social left hemisphere tend to be more The left side of the brain develops analytical skills while the right side of prefer to focus on the main problems. FDS explains the analytical learners, while those the brain develops the creative and artistic side of the brain. points of a lesson directly, while symptoms seen in neurologi- who are considered dominant in Illustration Credit: Andrena Williams left-brained learners prefer extra cal disorders such as ADHD, their right hemispheres are more details and notes during a lesson. Tourette’s Syndrome, and OCD. al manner, they prefer to learn classroom and in the workforce. visual learners. Incorporating these techniques According to The Brain Balance, hands-on. Being right-brained Students can develop certain According to Dr. Eric H. into a lesson will lead to more these conditions fall under a dominant also leads to being study techniques by knowing Chadler of the University of students being able to understand deficit in either the left or right more artistic and creative. which side of their brains are Wash., 90 percent of all Amer- students the material. side of the brain, and symptoms "My right brain is more dom- more dominant. Left-brained and icans are dominant in the left "I want to try to have my will depend on which side of the inant than my left. I like to draw, right-brained students tend to hemisphere. This means that students’ left side of the brain not brain is affected. and when I study I sometimes process information differently, one will be well equipped to so dominant because it interferes “Both halves play important make up songs to remember the so certain ways of studying will process structured knowledge with the right side of the brain’s roles in logic and intuitive think- material," said junior Katie Gorlo. benefit students differently. Left- such as solving math problems visualization. I have my students ing, in analytical and creative There are several tests that brained students would benefit and science puzzles. Left-brained thinking, and so forth. All of prove one’s dominant brain people tend to be logical and are the popular distinctions involve hemisphere. These tests include stimulated by reading books and complex functions, which are ac- questions concerning personality, playing board games. They also complished by multiple process- learning preference, and visual “Understanding the right and left focus on the small details rather es--some of which may operate applications. Tests can be found than the “big picture” in life. sides of the brain is a great way to bet- better in the left hemisphere and on several websites, such as Som- “Since the left side of my brain some of which may operate in the mer+Sommer and the Interna- ter your work, and to obtain a better is considered to be my dominant right hemisphere,” said Stephen tional PCE Network side, I consider myself analytical. understanding of who you are as an Kosslyn, author of the Theory of “I heard about brain domi- I learn best by visually seeing Cognitive Modes. nance before, but I never took how something is done and also individual.” - Kayla Knight, The hemispheres of the brain the test. Once I took it, I wasn’t prefer learning in a step-by- take part in all situations and surprised that I was right- Web Designer Depot step process,” said junior Dalisa activities. Although one canl be brained. I’m into art and I really Kennedy. dominant in one hemisphere, like to draw,” said senior Megan from studying over notes and turn a drawing upside down for Only 10 percent of all Amer- developing balance in both hemi- O’Leary. making flashcards, while right- them to copy, and this allows icans are considered to be dom- spheres can improve thinking, Knowing which hemisphere brained students would benefit them to just draw what they inant in their right hemisphere. learning, and how to approach of the brain is more dominant from using charts, diagrams, and see with the right side of the[ir] Those that are right-brained tend situations in life. can allow an individual to find writing outlines from a lesson. brain[s],” said art teacher Mrs. to be more intuitive, visual, and out which learning and study Both hemispheres of the brain Iddings. spontaneous. Rather than being techniques work best for them. contribute to the same activities Having a balance between taught something in a structur- This can help students in the in our everyday lives, but in the left and right hemispheres Rashaad Spain and Andrena Williams The Bullpod: Top 5 Songs on Your iPod Staff Reporters

Amanda Celentano Brianna D’Haiti Giovanni Trovarelli Paris Murray Mr. Carrino Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Teacher 1. “Pretty Young Thing”- 1. “Nobody Love”- 1. “Again”- 1. “Phenomenal”- 1. “Jack Straw”- Michael Jackson Tori Kelly Young Thug Eminem Grateful Dead 2. “Stole The Show”- 2. “Unbreakable Smile”- 2. “Stunna”- 2. “Payback”- 2. “One Way Out”- Kygo Tori Kelly Young Thug Juicy J, Kevin Gates, Future, and Allman Brothers 3. “Drag Me Down”- 3. “Energy”- 3. “Jumpman”- Sage The Gemini 3. “Time Loves A Hero”- One Direction Drake Drake & Future 3. “Prisoner”- Little Feet 4. “The Phoenix”- 4. “Legend”- 4. “Where He At”- Lupe Fiasco 4. “A Day In The Life”- Fall Out Boy Drake Drake & Future 4. “Buggati”- The Beatles 5. “Locked Away”- 5. “Yoga”- 5. “Antidote”- Ace Hood 5. “What I Got”- R. City ft. Adam Levine Janelle Monae ft. Jidenna Travis Scott 5. “We Own It”- Sublime 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT November 2015 Embracing Creativity at Music Cafe Bulldog Hannah McGettigan, Clarinda performed over the course of the Polynice, and Andrena night as well. Sophomore Gwen Buzz Williams Dasenzo and freshman Camryn Armstrong Antoine, John Staff Reporters Kascak sang “Stitches” by Shawn Blashke, and Lourdes Figueroa Nora Turner Mendes, juniors Erin Hanna Staff Reporters Editor-in-Chief and Barnum sang “Riptide” by Vance Joy, and junior Braden What is your favorite Bursting creativity and Thompson sang “House of Gold” Thanksgiving tradition? breathtaking talent was on by Twenty One Pilots with senior display at Bunnell’s first Music Luana Gama on the bass. These Cafe on Monday, Nov. 9. This performances were all harmoni- event included performances ous and beautifully prepared. by members of the Select Choir, Senior Emily Harrison also and there was a perfect mix of painted on stage throughout the both musical renditions, original (left) The BHS Music Cafe was held entirely on the auditorium stage night. Her completed painting, poetry, and artwork. which made the event intimate and relaxed. (pictured left) an ocean scene The Music Cafe was held en- (right) Senior artist, Emily Harrison, painted throughout the night, represented as a girl’s face, was tirely on the BHS stage, and the including this painting of a girl with the sea as her face. a beautiful representation of the setting was cozy, with blankets Photo Credit: Hannah McGettigan. emotions that inspired this event scattered on the floor and string Olivia Kascak, who was the fea- A Fine Frenzy, sophomore Starr to take place. lights hanging around the entire tured artist of the night. Speakers Figueroa sang “Jar of Hearts” “[The Music Cafe] was really scene. Both the audience and included junior Sabrina Lora, by Christina Perri, senior Cayla nicely decorated and it’s really performers were wearing paja- Laurie Dominique- junior Destiny Barnum, and Wallace learned Adele’s newest nice to hear everyone sing their mas, which let the show become “My favorite Thanksgiving tradi- senior Jonathan Jordan. Kascak hit, “Hello,” and freshman Melis- hearts out. It’s just a really cozy comfy and personal. This event tion is staying up late after we’re recited her own piece “We Are sa Uhrynowski sang “Reflection” feeling,” said Hanna. was a great opportunity to relax all done eating a whole bunch More” as well. from the Disney movie “Mulan.” To finish off the night, soph- and watch BHS students perform of food and going Black Friday Kascak commented that Each performer sat on stools and omore Anyia Nunez boldly sang in a judge-free setting. Every shopping.” having her poetry recited by sang without any microphones, “Not The Only One’” by Sam performer sat right along with other people; “honestly, it gets which made each performance Smith. There was a total of 20 the audience and there was little me nervous, but after I hear raw and personal. performances, and each perform- pressure to be perfect. them [perform], it just makes me During a brief intermission, er was a member of Select Choir. To start the night off, senior smile. I think this event really snacks and refreshments were Tickets to the event were just Erin MacLeod performed a cover opens people up to see the talent available to purchase by the $3 and all of the proceeds from on the piano. There were a series in the school and it brings people students, faculty, and performers. the Music Cafe will go towards of colorful tiki lights dangling off together…. poetry, music, art Water, soda, and Dunkin’ Donuts the music programs at BHS. The the sides of the piano for decor does that.” hot chocolate was available along Music Cafe was a fresh and orig- and extra lighting on the dimly Throughout the night, stu- with homemade candy apples, inal way to display the talents of lit stage. dents sang renditions of well- cookies, popcorn balls, brownies, Bunnell and allowed for so many Many students recited original known songs. Junior Rachel and cupcakes. students’ voices to be heard. poetry pieces written by senior Brideau sang “Almost Lover” by There were several duets

Ma’Kai Logan- Brighten Up Your Makeup This Fall “I like eating turkey, macaroni and cheese, and stuffing. My Alexis Hartman your eyes. MAC eyeshadow in be daring with a bold red or dark favorite is macaroni and cheese.” Staff Reporter the shade “All That Glitters,” a burgundy lipstick. The L’Oreal beige with gold pearl shimmer, Colour Riche Le Matte Lip Pen in Students can spice up their perfectly complements any eye the shade “Perfectly Precise” is a look with new makeup trends shade. Do not forget to prime the gorgeous red for this time of year. like adding pops of color to eyelids with a matte primer like To get that perfect, bold red one’s lips, cheeks and eyes. This Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer lip, start by applying a favorite autumn, get creative and try out Potion, which eliminates the risk chapstick, then take a bright, some of these tips and tricks to of any shadow falling down or creamy red lipstick and start at look great. becoming creased. the middle of the upper lip and Finding the correct shades and Next, accent the brow bone move toward the corners of the tones for the skin plays a huge with a milky white, and apply it mouth. Then glide the shade role in any makeup routine. Try with a soft eyeshadow brush right across the bottom lip for the wearing matte foundation like under the eyebrow. Then, take a perfect matte finish. Rimmel London Stay Matte or Freshman Kassedi Soler shows off brown color like “Buck” from the “To spice up my look, I would L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte to her winged eyeliner, which is a Urban Decay Naked Palette, and go for a burgundy lipstick, and keep skin shine-free and smooth. terrific makeup idea for this fall. start working it into the crease [any] MAC lip colors, but for the According to StyleCaster, the Photo Credit: Scribe fully with an eyeshadow brush. fall, [definitely] burgundy,” said “taco” method is an easy method Once satisfied with the colors, freshmen Gianee Burgos. Alex Ghajar- to avoid cakey-looking skin and the summer because it melts. It is go in again with the fluffy brush If more interested in a dark “[We] like getting the whole get rid of oil. Start by dipping a too muggy outside,” said fresh- and blend the all of the shades burgundy shade, try out the Nars family together to watch some powder puff into some translu- man Kassedi Soler. together. Finish off the look with Pure Matte Lipstick in “Moscow.” football. Also it’s my slip day, cent powder, then fold up the People in the cool undertones a dark eyeliner across the lid and Apply it the same way, but to so I get to eat lots of pie and ice edges of the puff to make the category usually do not burn or full black or brown mascara. make the color stand out even cream, especially pumpkin pie.” “taco” shape. Rub the two sides tan in the summer. If someone “My go-to makeup product more use a dark lip liner to really together to really pack the pow- fits in this category, it is best to would be mascara because it define the the lip shape. The Nars der into the puff and tap off the wear blush or pink colors acces- makes you look more awake and Velvet Lip Liner in the shade back side to get rid of any excess sorized with silver jewelry. Those alive,” said junior Cathy Ch- “Lanikai” would match beauti- powder. The puff is now ready people who can rock a yellow mielewski. fully. to be pressed and rolled into the shirt have warm undertones, and This fall do not be bashful and face. should lean toward yellow, gold- “My favorite foundation to use en, or peachy colors accessorized for the fall is Cover Girl, because with gold jewelry. it has good coverage and helps The classic smokey eye is per- with my skin care,” said junior fect for the fall. It makes the eyes Isabella Romano. stand out by adding a twist to it. Skin undertones can be dif- The classic smokey eye is usually ficult to determine, but an easy done with dark colors like blue, trick to find whether someone black or even purple, but change Mrs. Pedersen- has a cool or warm undertone is it up this fall by leaning toward “I like waking up in the morn- trying on a yellow shirt. If one’s more neutral colors, like shim- ing and watching the Macy’s face appears to look washed out mery blush tones. Try using [Thanksgiving] Day Parade. then someone has cool under- beiges as the base for the new I’d love to go one year. [I like] tones. eye look, and in the center of Urban Decay’s Naked 2 palette is great to achieve a sultry fall smoky eye, cooking Thanksgiving dinner “During the colder months I the lid add a shimmery eyeshad- and it is available at Sephora and Ulta. because I always cook green bean contour my face. I can’t do this in ow to add some dimension to Photo Credit: Scribe casserole; it’s my favorite.” Page 5 CREATIVE PAGE November 2015 Scribe Creative Spotlight Here at Scribe, we love students who express themselves through artistic formats like drawing, painting, creative writing and photography. This page is dedicated to the BHS students who devote their time and talents to art.

Where I’m From By Briana Keys I’m from restless nights From rice and peas and bene From the knee scrapes from “horse playing” I am from open fire hydrant sprayings The City of Parks, the park of cities Where your “get out of jail free card” expired I am from miss-matched socks By Trevon Griffin One only belonging to me of course I’m from the dreamers Who sadly became schemers By Trevon Griffin From “make us proud” to “stop playing around” I’m from criticism on the outside Telling me not to live the gay life I’m from Angelo and Cleo Chicken wings and cigarettes To my aunt’s last breath Deep within my heart Were lost memories Unforgettable faces Dreams that seemed so real With a blink of an eye, can no longer appeal By Dalisa Kennedy Dreams are now gone I am from thoughts Solar Flare By Kara Murray If the world ends I want it to be by solar flare I want to drive into the sun Into a sky the color of milk, fresh and white and blinding, Even though it’s past mid- night No ups or downs No sides or ceilings Just driving into whiteness The trees on the road resem- bling ghosts If I squint hard enough White fog and sunlight cast- By Emily Harrison ing shadows of nothing Speeding faster and faster, rising over the chaos, ringing By Andrena Williams out loud and clear Wildfire Bulldog Bistro I want my whole body to feel By Ashley Young By Lauren Anderson like it’s burning gold I want my bones to feel like Your ever-second The Bulldog Bistro they’re made of stardust and glance obliterating The best bistro around things that float into a million tiny At Bunnell High School I want the end of the world to The best school in town be filled with warmth and love pieces and brightness Each movement I want to feel the heat flow- Bacon, eggs and, cheese ing through me as everything crashing into every Followed by coffee erupts, shore Food is made to order Becoming bright white and Making every light You can get whatever radiant you please I want the end of the world to strike a match rise up like morning, Leading to nothing To swallow up the dark Muffins, coffee and eggs but wildfire I don’t want to be afraid galore when the earth melts away, A timely blaze lasting The bistro has a lot to When it burns, longer than the time offer When it breaks, When it disappears you stayed Whoopie pies and more I want time to bend and stop And I never could and keep going on, understand how wild- Potato Puffs But I’ll already be gone, Have been the top hit floating into the light with fires lasted so long The teachers walk in and hope burning in my veins like Not until the day the lightning they say “It’s lit!!” Things have gotten closer to flame went out the sun (top) by Ava Blashke (top) by Andrena Willams And it’s how I want the world (bottom) by Emily Schwartz (bottom) Shirt created by Jarvis to end Lynch Page 6 HOMECOMING SPECIAL November 2015 BHS Spirit Week

to remember. Many other BHS some students even came in teachers came in every day dressed as stay-at-home parents. showing the entire school their BHS teachers were seen dressed own pride. as superheroes, firefighters, and On Thursday, Oct. 22, it even members of the Ghost- was “Career Day,” which gave busters team. There was creativity students the opportunity to come and variety in all of the careers to school dressed for success in represented throughout the halls. their future dream job. This day The last day of Spirit Week also showed BHS students how was “Bunnell Spirit Day.” Most they might dress in that profes- students came in wearing the sion. school’s colors, and all through- “I [was] very excited for Fri- out the halls it seemed like an day’s Spirit Day, it’s always very aqua illusion. There were so exciting to see how passionate ev- many unique and insane ideas for (left to right) Maciel Valle, Sashoya Walker, Jack Herrera, Destiny Barnum, and Orlando Segui celebrate BHS eryone is for Bunnell spirit,” said this day, including capes, body Spirit Week with their inventive and colorful outfits from each different Spirit Week day. BHS Student Govt. President, paint, bright blue wigs and more. Photo Credits: Maciel Valle, Sashoya Walker, Destiny Barnum, Jayleen Herrera, and Briana Keys. senior David Junga, who helped Showing so much pride through- organize Spirit Week along with out this week, the Bulldog continued from page 1 to be classiest. entered a time capsule. Lady Mrs. Coleman and other mem- spirit was alive and well for the “Everyone looked fly and Bulldogs wore leg warmers with bers of the Student Govt. victorious Bunnell homecoming day. swagged out to the max. I neon bright leggings and ponytail On “Career Day,” students football game on Friday night. With this friendly competition enjoyed getting to see everyone holders to match. For the young came in with all different ideas, happening everyday throughout dress this way since we don’t do men, wearing jerseys from the from doctors to astronauts, and the week, one girl and boy won this everyday,” said senior Jordan 80’s and thick jean jackets was each day. With a total of ten Phommachanh. essential. There were multiple tickets on the line, this made the Young ladies came to school Marty McFly look-a-likes, with chance to win very slim, but it this day in a variety of fancy orange puffer vests and white also made the competition all the outfits. Some chose beautiful, sneakers. Mr. Boccaccio even more fun. flowing dresses or others were had a skateboard along with his Starting Spirit Week off on spotted wearing lovely blouses ensemble, which was Marty’s Monday, Oct. 19 was “Patriotic and dress pants. The young men transportation of choice in the Day,” where students came in came in with button-down shirts, movies. dressed in their brightest red, bow ties and slacks, and some By bringing back all the bright white, and blue. Students were were even seen with full suits. vivid colors and crazy patterns, seen wearing wigs, flags, capes, “I like how people dressed up this day was definitely a blast and a variety of USA-themed and I enjoyed the environment of from the past. accessories that represented the whole day,” said sophomore “I liked the ‘Back to the Fu- America’s colors with pride. Richard Souffrant. ture’ theme because the people “I felt real patriotic [this day] Students had a blast imitating that dressed up had great ideas,” with [the] sea of red, white, and looks from the 80’s on “‘Back to said senior Jonathan Alvarez. blue streaming through the halls,” the Future’ Day.” The date, Oct. Even the teachers participat- (left to right) Mrs. Deluca, Dr. Wrubel, Mr. Boccaccio, Mr. Lebate and said senior Chavious Hall. 21, 2015, was the day in “Back to ed in this event. This year the Ms. Record embody the 1980s with their “Back to the Future” re-en- Following “Patriotic Day” was the Future II” that Marty McFly Science Department went all out actment in the Science department. Boccaccio was Marty McFly and “Touch of Class Day” on Tuesday, and Dr. Brown travel to. This and dressed up on every single even rode a skateboard around school and Wrubel dressed as “Doc” and Oct. 20. Students came to school “holiday,” and was celebrated day. They consistently came passed out “Save The Clock Tower” flyers to students throughout the day. wearing their best and finest around the world and at BHS, together as a team to make this Photo Credit: Ms. Khan attire and competed for the spot it looked like the school had year’s Spirit Week something Homecoming Dance: Victory On and Off the Field

foods. This made it easier so you year was fun and upbeat and kept day morning, and many students can eat right after [dancing],” said me dancing all night long,” said were disappointed that they senior Angela Burgos. junior Destiny Barnum. could not attend the dance. While students enjoyed The cost of a ticket for home- Homecoming was the perfect themselves, the administration coming was $35, and students way to welcome the Bulldogs made sure that the dance ran had to bring a canned good to back for another successful smoothly over the course of the donate to the Sterling House school year. night. Several BHS staff members food pantry. Seniors and juniors were responsible for setting up were able to buy their tickets on the venue, making sure students Thursday, Oct. 15 and freshmen had their tickets, and everyone and sophomores were able to was safe throughout the night. buy tickets on Monday Oct. 19. Student Govt., advised by Mrs. Tickets quickly sold out on Mon- Coleman, organized the entire event along with its cabinet members. “This year’s homecoming dance was one of the best. I’ve never seen such a long and (left to right) Thomas DuRivage, Alex Kells, Damian Hopkins, and energetic conga line! The only Quentin Goodman get serious at the 2015 Homecoming Dance on Sat- difference I experienced for this urday, Oct. 24 at the Mill River Country Club. year’s dance was that I had to be Photo Credit: Thomas DuRivage more familiar with the venue,” said Admin. Dr. Dowling. continued from page 1 which I enjoyed,” said sophomore Leading up to the dance, BHS Sergio Bran. held its annual Spirit Week. Stu- Kchrea Alindato. On the other side of the room dents were able to dress in their The DJ played a large vari- food such as macaroni and best apparel for the theme of the ety of music, including recent cheese, chicken nuggets, and day for a chance to win a free hits such as “Watch Me Whip” mini cheeseburgers were being homecoming ticket. by Silento and classic hits like served throughout the night. “It took about 40 minutes to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. Beverages including soda and get ready [for Spirit Week] even (left to right) Camryn Kascak, Sasha Kalson, Angela Burgos, Kathleen Throughout the night, songs were water were provided as well. though 20 of them were just for Politica, Nicole Defazio, and Sarah LaMontagne smile wide for the played for people of all musical “This year’s homecoming teasing my hair so big! Being the camera at the 2015 Homecoming Dance at Mill River Country Club on tastes. dance was not as different from ‘Back to the Future Day’ winner Saturday, Oct. 24. “Homecoming was ‘lit.’ The my past three years, [but] I liked made the experience more excit- DJ played a lot of Spanish music how all of the foods were finger ing and enjoyable. The music this Photo Credit: Sasha Kalson Page 7 SPORTS November 2015 Soccer Battles Rough Seasons “The Dig” Head Coach Jim Ginand was Dillon Bult and Max Tabacco the game. The Bulldogs season very proud of the way that his Staff Reporters record was 4-8-4. team fought all year. Football: On Friday, Oct. 24, “I don’t think that our record Girl’s Volleyball: On Sept. 28, Bunnell upset the Brookfield proves what kind of team we are. the girls Bunnell volleyball team Bobcats 28-21 with QB senior We fought hard all season and defeated the Stratford High Red Adam Wojenski throwing three lost a lot of tough games. I am Devils 3-0. Junior Katie Boyle (6 touchdown passes and running very proud of the way that this kills and 3 blocks), senior Caitlyn in a touchdown for the win group has played this season and Carrafiello (11 kills, 14 digs and 5 during overtime. Junior Brett they have nothing to be ashamed aces), senior Brooke Shannon (21 Bodgwicz caught two touchdown of,” said Ginand. assists, 4 aces and 5 kills) and se- passes from the 8-yard and 30 On the other hand, the girls nior Ryane Newall (18 digs and 2 yard in both the first and second soccer team was one win away aces) all guided Bunnell for their quarter. BHS currently has a from clinching a spot in the state fourth win. Bunnell’s final season Senior captain Ashley O’Neil helps the team battle it out against Weston record of 4-5 this season. on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The team ended up with a loss, 0-2. playoffs. Unfortunately, the Lady record is 9-12. Bulldogs tied Foran High School Photo Credit: Michael Castelot Boys Soccer: The boys soccer 2-2 and ended their season 4-8-4. Girls Cross Country: The last Michael Castelot else,” said Dawkins. team has been fighting hard this Senior captains Emily Ayala meet for the girls team was on Staff Reporter The Bulldogs finished the sea- season but came out with a 2-4 sone 2-11-4 and unfortunately, and Ashley O’Neil really enjoyed Oct. 13 with the girls going Beth- The Bunnell boys soccer team loss against Weston on Oct. 20. they did not qualify for the CIAC the season, despite the heart- el 27, Bunnell 32, New Milford was ready to kick things off to Bunnell went up against Stratford tournament. Although their breaking outcome from their last 21, Bunnell 40. The girls have had this 2015 season after a lacklus- on Oct. 29 at home with a tie record was not what they were game. a strong season this year with 5 ter 3-12-1 record last year. This score of 1-1. Their final season hoping for, the Bulldogs still had “This was definitely a season meets. season, the team tried to change record was 2-11-4. some amazing moments during that I will always remember. As their mentality. my last year as a Bulldog, I was Boys Cross Country: On Tues- the season. For example, the last Girls Soccer: On Saturday, Oct. Leading the team this year able to spend my senior season day, Oct. 13, the team finished game of the season is always the 3, the Bunnell girl’s soccer team were senior captains Jack Herre- with an amazing group of girls,” with a 43-23 point lead. The boys most important for the Bulldogs. traveled to Milford for a 4-0 ra, Max Garber, and Javel Daw- said O’Neil. finished in 10th place in the Class On Thursday, Oct. 29, they took sweep against Foran. Right from kins. These three players have Although their season is over, MM CIAC State Championships, on their cross town rivals, Strat- the start of the game, a corner been on varsity for the past three girls had their fair share of amaz- with seniors Alex Ghajar and ford High School and tied 1-1. kick from junior Emily Kra- years and they were ready to take ing games. When the girls outed Mickey Roman finishing 8th and “There’s no better game than tochwil set up a great assist with on the team’s leadership role. Bethel 2-1 at home on Monday, 12th place, respectively. Ghajar playing Stratford High on your senior Ashley O’Neil finishing for “It’s not really the season we’ve Oct. 26 in a must win game, it also qualified to compete in the home field. We always play with a Bunnell’s first goal. Two unas- wanted. But besides from the was a victory that the team will State Opens on Nov. 6. little bit of an edge when we play sisted goals came from Alyssa wins and losses, I’ve learned a remember for a long time. them because we want our brag- Velez to make it 3-0. The final lot from this team and everyone Despite their losses, both soc- Girls Swimming : Bunnell did ging rights. Last year, we lost to goal came from Nicole Collins has taught me a lot of valuable cer teams enjoyed a great amount come out though with a strong them on our home turf in the last to Kratochwil, who smashed a lessons. Even though it’s my last of success on the field this fall win against the Stratford swim game of the season and we’re not goal from 20 yards deep. Bun- year playing here, I wouldn’t want season. team on Tuesday Oct. 27, with a going to let that happen again,” nell goalkeeper junior Holly to spend it playing with anybody score of 90-75. Their final season said junior Fahad Qayyum. Crowther made seven saves in record is 1-11. Volleyball Digs for Success Julianna Koonitsky Pink Out Week Staff Reporter continued from page 1 in ‘Pink Out’]. It makes me feel so good to raise money for such The 2015 girls’ volleyball team very well received. I am particu- a good cause. [Girls soccer] has finished a great season with a larly gratified to see that the ‘Pink decorated with balloons, [had] a record of 9-11. Out’ program has continued and bake sale and a jar for donations, “The Bunnell volleyball team seems to have become a new tra- and all the players [got] jerseys as a whole has a passion for dition at Bunnell,” said Covino. with our names and numbers on the sport. Everyone puts one The football team played them,” said junior Emily Kra- hundred and ten percent in and against the New Fairfield Rebels tchowil. always wants to learn more to get for their “Pink Out” game this The ongoing “Pink Out” tra- better and have a lot of fun,” said year on Friday, Oct 30. It was dition at Bunnell greatly benefits junior Olivia Sage a tough game for the Bulldogs, so many individuals. As more The girls stayed positive, but it losing to the Rebels with a score people participate each year, and was not always easy for them to of 41-14. Despite the loss, the dedicate their time to recogniz- keep a smile on their faces during The junior varsity volleyball team competes against Bethel on Wednes- bleachers were blanketed with ing the cause, the more funds tough games. Getting down on day, Oct. 28, which was also the volleyball senior night, where the this year’s grey “Pink Out” shirts that are collected each year. themselves can cost them many underclassmen celebrate their seniors. which were worn by students, As a finale to the “Pink Out” points or even an entire set. Photo Credit: Dillon Bult. teachers, family, and friends. The cause, everyone was told to wear Before the start of each game crowd was not only supporting showed great sportsmanship fifth set. The girls fought hard the color pink on Fri. Oct. 30. the girls sat in a circle and shared the football team that night but and were nothing but passionate the last set and left the gym Students and staff acknowledged their team or personal goals. The breast cancer awareness too. about volleyball and supportive with a well-earned victory and their awareness in festive pink girls felt that it was important to “I think it’s a great thing that of their teammates. Shannon was qualifying as the 22 seed in Sta- outfits. communicate with their team- recently recognized as Scholar es. the fall sports teams [participate mates both on and off the court. Athlete of the week by News 12 The seven seniors were “[My] team goal before every Conn. honored during the game against game is for us to just go out there “This year we are very in- Bethel on Oct. 28. Seniors Arinn and have fun. Having a good volved in trying to make the team Buoni, Caitlyn Carrafiello, Olivia time is the key to keeping our closer to one another. We are Kascak, Ryane Newall, Christi- energy up,” said junior Jessica doing a lot more team bonding na Perez, Shannon, and Videira Taliercio. activities. We are having more played their last home volleyball Things got heated when the pasta parties, and just trying to game of their high school career. girls played home against Masuk get to know each other more. It’s The girls celebrated a 3-0 win on Sept. 25. The Panthers started a lot more fun and makes the with tears of joy. The crowd was off strong, winning the first set team a better place to be a part wild and the girls truly played 25-17. The Bulldogs decided to of. I feel like in previous years we like never before. It was their put it behind them and came hadn’t done enough to make that time to shine, and they did not back hard dominating the second happen,” said Videira. hesitate to prove it to Bethel. set with a score of 25-7 and took The long trip to New Fair- The lady Bulldogs achieved the third set 25-17. Masuk came field was worth the ride. The great things throughout their sea- back and won the fourth set with Bulldogs fought for a spot in son. Although they lost the first a close score of 25-23. The Bull- the State Championships and rounds, they qualified for States dogs took the fifth set 15-12, win- were successful winning the and SWC’s. The girls reminded ning the game by three points. fifth set 15-8. Bunnell won the themselves that no matter what The BHS C Wing /Science Dept. celebrates “Pink Out” week in their fes- This year’s team captains were first two sets 25-23 and 25-17. happened during the season, they tive pink costumes on Fri. Oct. 30 as a contribution to this year’s cause. seniors Brooke Shannon and New Fairfield rose up and took were all there to play the game Photo Credit: Science Dept. Madeleine Videira. The two girls the third set 25-22 forcing the they love. Page 8 TEACHER FEATURES November 2015 Freshman Class of Faculty: Part Two Liridona Egriu and Briana Keys This year, Scribe welcomes a wonderful staff of new teachers and administrators here at Bunnell. This is a continuation Staff Reporters of the article featuring new staff members in our October issue. especially enjoys teaching the ards spends time with her family preterite tense. as much as possible. She has two Ms. Cotto-Richards Cotto-Richards travels from athletic sons, and she always tries Mrs. Wendy Cotto-Richards is graduated from Central Mich. room to room this year. Her to go to their sporting events a familiar face to most BHS stu- University with a Bachelor’s of hopes for this school year are to with her husband to show them dents and faculty, as she joins the Arts in Education and Southern be as organized and efficient as support. BHS Spanish Department. Cot- Conn. State University with a possible in order to give her stu- She also enjoys being with to-Richards previously worked Master’s in Spanish Literature. dents the best chance to succeed. friends and being in touch with at Flood Middle School for six She also did graduate work at the To her, a great educator should be the outdoors. years, Notre-Dame of Fairfield University of Salamanca in Spain. “patient, flexible and confident.” Cotto-Richards has enjoyed for three years, and Newtown Cotto-Richards currently “I have found the faculty and- her first few months here at High School for ten years. She teaches four classes of Spanish staff to be most welcoming and Bunnell and loves the great envi- also worked at Eastern Middle 1 and one class of Spanish 2. helpful in this transition to BHS,” ronment. She said, “I like seeing School in Greenwich. Her favorite lessons to teach said Cotto-Richards. former students and getting to Furthermore, Cotto-Richards are grammar lessons, and she Outside of school, Cotto-Rich- know new students.”

Already having a Bachelor’s de- surrounded by positive people gree in History, she got a Master’s is Hardy’s favorite aspect of her Mrs. Hardy in Education, and a sixth year job. She feels “a teacher should be Bunnell has welcomed Mrs. School for 16 years and Winter- in Educational Leadership. She funny, have a love for children, Kirsten Hardy into the Bunnell green Magnet School in Hamden became a teacher to help make and have patience.” Hardy enjoys family as the new Humanities for one year. the world a better place. working at Bunnell and says that Department Head. This new Hardy attended Sacred Heart After teaching many courses, “Everyone is very friendly and position includes being the University and both Southern she decided that American Govt. supportive of one another in both department head for both the and Western Conn. State Univer- was her favorite subject to teach. work areas.” English and the Social Studies sities. After spending ten years in Hardy loves Bunnell and she During her spare time, Hardy departments. the corporate world, she decided enjoys getting to know the teach- plays tennis, goes skiing, gardens, Before coming to Bunnell, that she wanted to do more in ers, administration, supportive reads and cooks. She looks for- Hardy worked at Newtown High life. staff and the students. Being ward to learning more about the students and staff at BHS. make his classroom environment forming DNA extractions. a reflection of himself, so the Moreover, Jacob’s favorite part Mr. Jacob students get the chance to see his of his job is the “unpredictability” Mr. Michael Jacob is another He is currently working true personality and not just as a of the work day. When asked if great addition to the C-wing. Ja- toward getting his Master’s in teacher in the classroom. he gets bored teaching the same cob teaches freshman Studies in Education. Jacob’s love of teach- Also, he wants to give students material every day, Jacob said, “I Science, sophomore Biology and ing and aspirations to become the opportunity to learn some- always tell them ‘no way.’ Each junior Chemistry. He previously a teacher were set in motion at thing new. Moreover, he wants to class is a different mix of person- worked with the ALPHA pro- the beginning of college when establish exciting and wonderful alities and learning styles.’” gram before coming to Bunnell. he heard of an opening for a rapport with all of his students. Overall, Jacob has had a This will be Jacob’s fifth year teacher’s assistant in a summer Outside of school, Jacob “wonderful” transition in his teaching. program in Wilton, Conn. enjoys a number of different new full-time science position. In the past couple of years, “As the eight-week program activities, including bowling in a The diverse personalities of the Jacob has worked in Newtown, progressed, I fell in love with the weeknight league and practicing faculty and students and the Stratford, Southington, Middle- art of teaching as I participated Tang Soo Do in which he has a outstanding atmosphere of each town, and Ansonia. in the many wonderful activities black belt. Jacob’s favorite topic to class make everyday a pleasure to Jacob attended Sacred Heart that were offered,” said Jacob. teach is the life science unit. His teach for Jacobs. University where he received his Some of Jacob’s goals for the favorite lessons in the unit “It has truly been a blessed Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. 2015-2016 school year are to are the cellular mitosis and per- experience,” said Jacob.

Macura enrolled in Southern’s at Bunnell.” Special Education Program and Macura said that she is happy Ms. Macura completed her Master’s Degree in to find what she has been looking Ms. Heather Macura, a Ms. Macura comes to BHS from learning disabilities. Most recent- for and is ready to finally settle resource teacher, is not new to Stamford High School and West- ly, Macura completed her Sixth into her career here at Bunnell. Bunnell. She graduated from hill High School in Stamford, Year in Educational Leadership, Some traits she feels a teacher BHS, and she is excited to be where she taught for the past two fulfilling state requirements for should have are, “flexibility, col- back. Along with resource, Ms. years. Prior to this, Ms. Macura holding her Conn. State Certifi- laboration, and support.” After Macura also teaches Functional began her teaching career at Bas- cation in Intermediate Admin- teaching math for three years, she Math. When she is not teaching sick High School in Bridgeport. istration. “This is the first time finds that her resource class is her in her room, she spends her time Teaching at Bunnell this year will since I graduated from Bunnell favorite one to teach. providing academic support for be her fourth year in her career. that I am not a student,” said Outside of school, Macura students in their regular class- “Everyone at Bunnell is very sup- Macura. participates in bodybuilding, rooms. portive, just as I remember.” Macura’s favorite part about which she has been doing com- “Coming to Bunnell was Macura attended Southern her job is certainly being back petitively for two years now. She like coming back home,” said Conn. State University where home. “Throughout my past is also the new coach of Bunnell’s Macura, “this is the high school she received her Bachelor’s in years of teaching, I was in search Dance Team, another favorite experience that I remember, Psychology. Immediately follow- of what I loved most about my Bulldog memory of hers. one you can’t get anywhere else.” ing her undergraduate studies, own experience as a student here

student-friendly classroom and and she is excited to help plan the incorporating more technology wedding. She also has a daughter Ms. Motasky into her lessons. Motasky is also who lives in Calif. and enjoys Ms. Holly Motasky is a new versity in Cambridge, Mass. and looking forward to working with going to see her and the beautiful addition to the Special Education Southern Conn. State University. students who will be graduating scenery. department with over 30 years of She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Bunnell and going into their Motasky has had an easy experience in the Stratford Public Education and a Master’s of Arts “forever jobs.” transition to Bunnell. “The staff is Schools. in Learning Disabilities. Motasky Outside of school, Motasky supportive, the students are eager She has previously worked at enjoys teaching reading class- enjoys gardening, cooking, knit- to learn, and everyone seems so Stratford High, Wooster Mid- es because she feels that once ting, spending time with her genuinely happy to be here,” dle School and Johnson House someone starts to enjoy reading, family and reading. She is trying said Motasky. She is looking Elementary School. Motasky cur- “it opens a whole new world for to cross off as many books on forward to strive and grow here rently teaches Resource Reading them.” her bucket list as she can. Her at Bunnell. and English classes at Bunnell. Motasky’s goals for this school children no longer live with her, Motasky attended Lesley Uni- year include having a more but her son is getting married

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