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is to have a safe place where queers & 2017 HURRICANE SEA- NEW STUDENT CLUBS allies can come and talk about problems, SON ONE FOR THE AGES! OFFER MORE learn about handling life as a queer per- SCHOOL AND ISLAND TAKE A son, hang out, and be with each other’s in MAJOR HIT, BUT DEMONSTRATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR a space that is free of judgement and full RESOLVE TO BUILD BACK BETTER of love and support. It is also a way to SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT educate LGBTQ persons and allies about ______By Imani Evans and Ally Starr the ins and outs of the community and HURRICANES, PAGE 6 ______PRISM was created as an inclusive space CLUBS, PAGE 4 for LGBTQ students and allies. The goal

New Student Clubs Profiled Hurricane Maria Slams STX Student Sailors Compete in China! Read why the time is right...... page 4 Read inspiring recovery efforts...... page 4 Big opportunity on world stage....page 13 2 3 The Panther Post FOR THE RECORD The Index! - Staff - A Collection of Quotes From Around Campus, the Territory, the Country and the World Founding Editor...... Jade Bryan WHAT’S INSIDE ______Founding Editor...... Nyama Gibbs Founding Editor...... Carolyn Grimm Faculty Advisor...... Mr. Fletcher 4 “Roof is gone.” “Roads will get worse before they Number of 8-oz. cups of coffee that is ______Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Domi- safe to drink a day, according to a scientif- nica, posting in real time on Facebook before get better.” ic review of more than 400 coffee-related - Contributers to The Cause - being rescued as Hurricane Maria hit the Ca- FOR THE RECORD ENTERTAINMENT ~ Governor Kenneth Mapp, during his Mon- studies conducted from 2001 to 2015 ribbean island with Category 5 strength day December 4 hurricane recovery press Hanan Hamed Quotes From Around...... page 3 Fall Theater Production...... page 10 briefing Julian Bishop Animal Crossing Review...... page 11 11 Number of Twitter users that KFC fol- Jenna Canegata Poignant Teen Reads of 2017..page 12 THE INDEX lows to represent the 11 herbs and spices Crystal Fahie Crazy Stats...... page 3 Student’s Favorite Books...... page 13 “The four most solid buildings on “Insofar as the CDL loan, you’re in its chicken, including six men named Mathieu Dale Herb and the five former Spice Girls Imani Evans SCHOOL NEWS HEALTH & WELLBEING the island have been destroyed.” damned if you do or damned if Ally Starr New Student Clubs...... page 4 From a bathroom reader...... page 14 ~ Gerard Collomb, French Interior Minister, Ajani Rock initially assessing the Caribbean island of St. 100 Horoscopes...... page 14 you don’t. It’s a form of Years that theoretical physicist Stephen Naurani Persaud New Tri-M Club Members...... page 4 Martin after Hurricane Irma made its first Hawking predicted humans have left to landfall; a Category 5 storm with 185-m.p.h. And everyone who participated in our find another planet to live on, before glob- POETRY CORNER winds, Irma was one of the strongest Atlantic colonialism.” survey! COMMUNITY NEWS ~ Senator Janelle Sarauw, on the floor of the al warming renders Earth uninhabitable Hurricane Maria Recovery...... page 6 The Interrupted Explorer...... page 15 Ocean hurricane ever recorded legislature, referring to the territory’s lack of Net Neutrality Debate and How It Three Mini Sagas...... page 15 options for relief funds. On December 1, sen- ators of the territorial government approved $2,000 Affects You...... page 7 Amount of cash that 6-year-old Jas- a $300 million FEMA Community Disaster CARTOONS & GAMES “You try to stay strong in public, per Dopman found in a bank bag on the Loan (CDL), even as they decried its terms. EDITORIAL & OPINION Word Search and More!...... page 16 ground near his Massachusetts school; he Improving Student-Teacher Relation- but once inside you break.” received an Outstanding Citizen Award Dominga Tejera, janitor in Philipsburg, St. ships...... page 8 SPORTS on April 27 for turning the bag over to the Martin, after surviving Hurricane Maria “It takes a lot more strength to be police, who determined that the money Sailors Off To China!...... page 18 Texting and Walking Debate....page 8 had been lost by a restaurant employee What Friendship Really Is...... page 9 GHCDS Sailing Team...... back page honest with yourself than it does How to join our team 25,000 If you are a Good Hope Country Day School “The things that make us differ- to lie.” Number of avocados used to make the student interested in contributing to The Pan- THE PANTHER POST ~Former NFL player Ryan O’Callaghan, who world’s largest-ever serving of guacamo- ther Post on either its news reporting or edi- - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - ent, those are our superpowers.” recenty came out publicly as gay le, which weighed in at 3 tons; avocado torial teams, please email any of the Founding growers in Mexico made the enormous Editors or Faculty Advisor. 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BEFORE AFTER CLUBS FROM PAGE 1 Photos showing damage to the GHCDS campus, taken immediately after Hurricane Photos showing the GHCDS campus as it keep people updated on the happenings looks today, demonstating many hundreds of Maria passed through. on the island and off. Meetings take place hours of cleanup efforts. Tuesdays at 12:50 in Ms.Wilson’s room. New National Honor Society members swear-in during their induction ceremony in the GHCDS pavillion If you happen to have any questions, ______please contact the President Imani Evans. National Honor Society 4 pillars of the NHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. Welcomes Nineteen Mr. Loya and Mrs. Grey provided New Members words of encouragement, responsibility and congratulations. The new- The John B. Faile chapter of the Na- est inductees are: Maya Acosta, Alex Adams, Nayan Bansal, Julian Bishop, This year we are starting the tional Honor Society (NHS) wel- Chloe Camacho, Angelo Capriola, first U.S. Virgin Islands chapter of comed 19 inductees for the 2017-18 David Conhoff, Sage Crook, Wy- HOSA - Future health Professionals school year. Families, faculty and lie Crowther, Aaron fleming, Nadia at our school. HOSA is a nationwide friends gathered in the GHCDS pa- Garriga-Cerni, Alinah Hamed, Sar- organization that was started in 1976, vilion to honor the students in the ah Hardee, Vincent von Schilling, it is a group designed to help students candle-lighting ceremony, when the Ly’Nese Setorie, Devon Smith, Ethan at all levels interested in a career in members took the induction oath. Stamper, Isaiah Stevens and Jelena medicine. Through HOSA members NHS officers Jada Romer, Caroline Vialet. will be exposed to hands-on experi- Flavia, Jalen Frorup, Thalia Hen- ence through guest speakers and in- dricks and Crystal Fahie spoke of the ternships. We have a meeting every week on friday in the PUB room from TRI-M CLUB WELCOMES 3:15-4:00pm. TEACHER’S NEW MEMBERS We have a guest speaker every two weeks and presentations are ASSISTANTS Congratulations to Our New GH- open to anyone in high school that is CDS Tri-M Music Honor Society In- interested. On the 12th of December ductees: Vincent von Schilling, Josie we had a presentation by Ms. Sasha NEEDED! If you have a “spare” Study Hall Calhoon, Nia Coates, Bianca Patter- Marohn. On the 19th we had our sec- son, Nayla Coureur and Alex Adams. that you can use to help in the ond presentation by Ms. Jennifer B. WHY TRI-M? In a phrase, perform, Lower School, please see Ms. Arizu, a Physician’s Assistant, after lead, and serve. A Tri-M Music Hon- school from 3:05-4:00. The purpose Thatcher. Thank you! or Society chapter opens up a world of the events are to give students a of opportunities for students who chance to listen to the stories of pro- have already shown themselves to be fessionals in their fields and what academically capable and musical- choices they have made to arrive at ly gifted. Through performance and where they are today. Everyone is community service, they’ll develop welcome and encouraged to come confidence, creativity, critical think- New members pose for a picture and to take notes. Questions? Wish ing, compassion, and a host of other during their induction ceremony in the to join? Talk to Ms. Cooper, or find a leadership skills sure to serve them GHCDS library ______member around campus. well in school and beyond. 6 7 COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS

The 2017 hurricane season was a gen- Net Neutrality: What It Is, which were put into place in 2015. Now pear if the issue becomes severe enough. eration-defining one, with the territo- that those rules are gone, is it possible Will the internet become dominated by ry experiencing destruction not seen What we must fix What Its Repeal Means, that the Comcast incident in 2008 will big corporations with the funds needed since Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and Making changes now will prepare us become the new normal? to keep up with fees from ISPs? Will the and How You’ll be Affected Some claim that nothing will internet continue to be a viable option for Hurricane Marilyn in 1995. for the future By Carolyn Grimm ______change - FCC chairman Ajit Pai, the man small businesses looking to expand? Hurricane Irma’s top sus- who pushed for the repeal, says that the Only time will tell. The future of tained winds of 185mph made it the The Federal Communications absence of net neutrality rules will fos- the internet is unclear, and few are opti- strongest hurricane ever to form in Strengthen our Commission voted last Thursday to re- ter the growth of small internet service mistic. However, many are hopeful that the Atlantic east of the Caribbean. It infrastructure peal net neutrality in a 3-2 vote. This re- providers. Additionally, many say that there’s still a way to undo the repeal and devastated St. Thomas, St. John and peal has many left wondering how their as there will definitely be legal retalia- get net neutrality back. a number of other Caribbean islands lives - both on and off the internet - will ______Congress has the power to over- before travelling to the mainland be affected. turn decisions made by federal agencies What is net neutrality, anyway? United States, where it also caused under the Congressional Review Act According to the nonprofit organization “Though many see the significant damage. (CRA), which would only require a sim- A sign attached to an electric pole in Save the Internet, “Net neutrality is the On the evening of September future of the internet as ple majority vote. Unfortunately for sup- Estate Lowry Hill speaks for the many basic principle that prohibits internet porters of net neutrality, President Trump 19th, and into the early morning hours bleak, many still have hope island residents still without power Buildings, roads, seawalls, shelters, etc, service providers (ISPs) like AT&T, has the ability to veto this decision, and of September 20th, Maria’s eye passed nearly three months after Hurricane all need repairs and upgrades in order Comcast and Verizon from speeding up, that Congress will overturn it’s very likely that he will. After that, a 20 miles south of St. Croix, with top Maria struck. to withstand stronger storms. Addi- slowing down or blocking any content, the ruling.” two-thirds majority will be required in sustained winds of 175mph. The dev- tionally, we recommend burying utili- applications or websites you want to ______Congress to undo the FCC’s repeal, a feat astation was widespread and intense, ty poles, which snap like matches with use.” considerably more difficult than getting a with many roofs blown off, trees top- the most fierce hurricane winds. However, now that its repeal has tion against the FCC’s ruling, ISPs will simple majority. Furthermore, Congress pled or otherwise stripped bare, utility been issued, these rules will no longer remain in the spotlight for a while and only has 60 legislative days (days in poles snapped or strewn across roads, be applicable. Some speculate that this therefore won’t make any attempts to which Congress is in session) to be able Restore Mangroves means companies like Comcast will be and many homes, businesses, schools block access to sites or throttle speeds. to get the required vote before the CRA able to slow down connections to sites However, others suggest it’s inevitable expires for the ruling. If Congress can’t and government buildings damaged. they don’t like - especially since it’s hap- Altogether, the damage is estimated that ISPs will start doing these things if manage to undo the repeal, it’ll be up to pened before. net neutrality isn’t reinstated. those suing the FCC to get net neutrality Nearly a decade ago in 2008, Though consumers may experi- rules back. Comcast allegedly slowed down the con- ence some changes - for example, pric- Though many see the future of nection to BitTorrent because the site had es for things like Netflix could become the internet as bleak, many still have hope “become a competitive threat to cable higher if ISPs force these companies to that Congress will overturn the ruling. operators,” according to Douglas Mac- pay more for faster speeds - perhaps the One can’t log onto social media with- Woah! An infrared satellite photo- Millan of the Wall Street Journal. Com- graph shows the Hurricane Maria biggest burden will be laid on smaller out stumbling onto a post encouraging Projects to restore mangroves not only cast had the FCC’s ruling overturned eyewall just grazing the soutwest cor- websites that don’t have the money to users to call their members of Congress protect coastal communities from ris- and threatened to sue. The event was the ner of the island of St. Croix. pay ISPs for better connection. Small, and tell them to vote for net neutrality. ing seas and storm surges but also help catalyst for creating net neutrality rules, online startups may slowly start to disap- Those who care about net neutrality are increase biodiversity and sustain live- passionate about the subject, and there’s lihoods. no doubt that they will do everything in to be in the billions of dollars. ing linemen from the states assisting their power to keep the internet as it is - Address climate change Hurricane Maria also caused WAPA with power restoration efforts. free. the largest and longest power outage During a November 22nd news con- in U.S. history - an island-wide power ference, WAPA executive director Ju- outage for all of Puerto Rico’s 3.4 mil- lio Rymer Sr. stated that 40% of their lion residents as well as the 103,000 customers have had power restored, residents of the USVI. While tens of and that the agency was on track to Warmer water and atmospheric tem- thousands still remain without power restore power to 90% of customers by peratures are fueling extreme weather A lineman repairs a utility pole in Estate Glenn. Photograph by Ajani Rock. conditions. Climate-friendly policies (some over three months since Hur- Christmas. ______can counter this trend. ricane Irma), there are over 700 visit- 8 9 EDITORIALS

WANT TO BE MORE worry if they know because you know that is not good because then you come off UP FOR DEBATE: they won’t tell. There are many other dif- as rude. Every friend has different limits STUDENT-TEACHER WITH SOMEONE ELSE? ferences between a real friend and a fake to each of these three things in being a RELATIONSHIPS NEED What friendship really is and one, but if you want to become a great real friend. You as the real friend needs to SHOULD how to make friends friend to someone you may need to put in know their limit on each of these things. TO IMPROVE TEXTING By Hanan Hamed some effort. One friend might be more open with their By: Jade Bryan AND To become a great friend to someone you personal space and emotion than anoth- “You broke my heart, but I still love you need to be loyal to the other. Without be- er, you as a friend, need to be able to tell From the beginning of the son how can we really succeed in our WALKING with all the pieces,” a quote from some- ing loyal to the other it’s no use because the difference. school year, I have been hearing com- learning? In addition to improving BE one who remains anonymous. At times there won’t be any trust between the two. Making new friends is also very important plaints about certain classes. I’ve situations inside the classroom, we ILLEGAL? you remain together, stick to each other Second, you need to care for the other. with friendship. To make a new friend you heard problems having to do with the can also improve our out-of-class re- like glue. They sit with you at the lunch When the word care is being used, it first need to understand that you need to teaching style, the pace, the topics, lationships with the teachers. We have table, or in the classes you have together. means that you will be that second shoul- be yourself, if you can not be yourself in another person to go to for advice. We On October 25th, Honolulu be- and lots more. As the weeks went on, You laugh, smile, and enjoy your time with came the first major American city der to cry on and you will be there every front of them then they are not worthy to one would hope that these complaints have another person who we can trust them- well at least that’s what it looks like. to make it illegal to text - or look time the other needs you. A great thing to become your friend. You have to be com- and problems be solved and a solu- to talk through a personal problem. Many people have ‘thousands’ of friends, down at any electronic device - friendship is knowing that no matter what fortable with your friend in the beginning, tion achieved. However, the oppo- These things go hand in hand. If a stu- but are they really considered as friends? while crossing the street. The hope happens you know that the other one is or else you’re just going to have another site of this has been happening. I’ve dent isn’t doing so well in class, they What are the actual standards of being a is to help solve a growing but unad- always on your side and will never leave ‘fake’ friend. When making new friends heard students saying they still don’t feel bad out of class and gain a low ‘friend’ to another? How do you become a dressed scourge: distracted walking. it. The third most important thing of be- you also need to take into consideration understand anything they’re learn- self-esteem. They then come back to good, loyal, and caring friend? Is friend- ing a good friend is knowing the limit to that the other person is most likely just as ing, or quite frankly that they aren’t class with a negative outlook on their ship really that important and how can The problem has been apparent for personal space and emotion. Without nervous as you. Take a breath and slow learning anything at all. And it’s not education and the cycle continues. you even make friends? years. A 2013 study found that more knowing the limit to personal space and down. Also, when you approach a new like the students are complaining to It’s a social and academic problem When you see a group of girls laughing than 1,500 pedestrians were treated emotion you may come off as a little bit person be sure to greet them and intro- the teacher; they are complaining to that we must solve. or talking to each other, you immediate- in hospitals in 2010 for injuries re- nosey and rude. So it is very important to duce yourself in a positive manner. You themselves. They’re complaining in Teachers, encourage your stu- ly think that they are friends. A group of lated to walking with a mobile de- know the line between that. want to come off to the person as a great school, at home, and when they’re dents to ask questions. When they do, friends just enjoying their time, but that vice - exceeding those hospitalized If you want to improve on being a good person, and to do that you should always out in public. You really start to no- don’t berate them for not understand- may not be the case. People define the because of distracted driving. friend to someone it is critical to be loy- smile! Smiling is very important through- tice this when it’s an everyday occur- ing. Encourage your students to par- word friend in many different ways. The al, caring, and someone who knows the out human culture. Your smile can tell rence. ticipate in class. When they do, don’t official meaning of the word friend isa “I’m pretty sure our generation has limit to personal space and emotion. Yes, many things about you, therefore it is key But why can’t we, as students, put them on blast if their thoughts person who has a bond of mutual affec- adapted to the point where we can there are many other important key things to making new friends. seem to take ourselves to the teach- or ideas aren’t the “perfect answer”. tion for another. Now, does that sound like walk and text naturally - almost to to being a real friend, but these are the In conclusion, everyone has more ‘fake’ ers who’s classes we struggle in? It’s Students come to school to grow their your definition of the word friend? Maybe, the point where it’s supernatural.” ~ most important. Without one, you would friends than ‘real’ friends. To become a because the relationship is not there. minds. To learn we must make mis- maybe not, but however, friendship is a Carlos Van Gurp be imbalanced. You need to be able to real friend to someone else you need to We’re afraid, afraid to be wrong, and takes. We must ask questions. We very important thing in life. Friends keep have an equal amount of each and not become loyal, caring, and consider per- it’s horrible. I myself have been in a must try different approaches. We people connected. Although people have “I feel like accidents happen, but too much of one. For instance, if you are sonal space and emotion. You should ap- class where no one understands and cannot do these things when there is many friends only a few of those friends that’s just a risk you take.” ~ Gus becoming to care too much for your friend proach the person with a beautiful smile, no one wants to inquire. I also have a lack of comfortability inside and are actually considered as ‘real’ friend. Johnson then you might be coming off as a sec- and in a positive manner. Make eye con- been in a class where no one under- outside the classroom. So, to students The difference between a ‘real’ friend and ond mother, whereas if you care just right tact and make sure that you’re enjoying stands and the one person who has and teachers, communicate with each a ‘fake’ friend is very simple. A real friend then you seem like an actual friend. If you yourself. If you are not enjoying yourself the guts to ask a question does so and other. Make a beneficial change. is always there for the other, through hard were too loyal then you would be acting then it is most likely that your relationship their question be disregarded, which Grow together. And lastly, ask ques- times and happy ones. A ‘fake’ friend is like a servant adoring its master, but if you with this person might not be considered is besides the point, however that also tions. just that friend that is there for you some- were to be loyal at the right amount than as a ‘real’ kind of friendship between two. needs to be known. times and might even say hi to you. A real the other knows you will always be there, This quote from someone said it best, With a healthy student-teacher Got an opinion on something important? friend is very loyal and caring to you, while for good or for worse. Or, if you love your “Only those who care about you can hear relationships, we can really improve Submit an editorial to The Panther Post! the other could care less. You can tell all friend too much you could be invading you when you’re quiet.” the way we learn. If we’re afraid to Email to [email protected] your secrets to a real friend and you won’t their personal space and emotion, that ask a simple question about the les- 10 11 ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT FALL THEATER PRODUCTION: HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? GAME REVIEW The New Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp by Jade Bryan

Growing up in the years without iPhones and Macbooks, a DS was the best entertainment that I had. Nintendo’s amazing products brought games such as Pokemon, Mario Kart, Cooking Mama, and lots more. The company has already come out with iPhone versions of these games, two being Pokemon Go and Cooking Mama. Cast members take a bow to thunderous applause after another stellar performance of the fall play Earlier this month, the long ______“Thanks to the hype that and visit each others campsites. showed us that we are not all alone theater production. These students awaited iPhone version of Animal A Comic Relief to Us All! Crossing was also released, called was built up over the wait, This version of the games is by Jade Bryan in this journey back to normalcy. So- rose to the challenge and presented an in no way equal to the original DS phie’s singing, Jalen’s underwear, irreverent, funny, poignant picture of Pocket Camp. Thanks to the hype that the first week of the game’s was built up over the wait, the first version. Granted that the game does Being hit by two major Hur- and Crystal poems had the crowd in a our post Maria life. With hosting ex- release brought more than not have all the features as its origi- range of emotions from happy, to sad, ceptional audiences, being filmed for week of the game’s release brought 15 million downloads. It’s ricanes, Irma and Maria, the commu- more than 15 million downloads. It’s nal, Pocket Camp is free and still is a nity was left feeling down and out of to shocked, to amused. a Danish documentary, being photo- popularity even caused wonderful game to play during your With only 3 weeks to practice, graphed for a VI art project, having place. Consequently, the cast of “How their servers to slow down time. Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria” an hour each day, the cast successful- stateside supporters providing tickets ly hit it out of the park, showing their for those less fortunate…I think we down...” came to the rescue and brought us ______some comic relief, lifting our spirits. perseverance and dedication to the exceeded our expectations. The stu- arts. As director Michael Armendariz dents took their responsibility very The cabaret featured several scenes popularity even caused their servers reflected after the final show, the play seriously. A big thank you to everyone made from skits, to songs, to poems, to slow down, however Nintendo represented “a great run of a unique who came and enjoyed the show!” and much more. The talented cast got on that really quickly and game is playable with ease. Pocket Camp Sounds of the Season to rise. It was a very fit- allows its players to customize their ting start to the holiday looks, meet, talk with, and befriend Wows Concertgoers season! the animal campers, and run a camp- Top Right Photo: site of their own by building furni- On the evening of December 15th, Members of the Upper ture. Players can also pick fruits, go members of the GHCDS community School Chorus perform fishing at the beach and the river, visit were treated to the holiday-themed a spirited rendition of and purchase from vendors, and catch sounds of the Middle and Upper Feliz Navidad. bugs and butterflies. Players can even School concert, held in the pavilion. befriend their real life companions Under the leadership of Mr. Belgrave, Bottom Right Photo: Ms. Hotter and Ms. Thompson, stu- Upper School Steel Pans dents in Tri-M, chorus, steel pans and members perform More Played a cool game recently? Seen an awesome new concert band hit all the right notes to than Enough by Israel movie? Submit a review to The Panther Post! allow the spirits of everyone gathered Houghton. 12 13 Poignant Teen Reads of 2017 STUDENT Question of the Issue: “The Hate U Give” “It’s Not Like It’s a Secret” “The Inexplicable Logic of WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK AND WHY? by Angie Thomas by Misa Sugiura My Life” Sixteen-year old Starr Carter Sana’s always ignored her by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is used to moving between crush on her best friend. But Sal grew up with an adoptive SURVEY! two worlds - her poor neigh- when she moves to California gay father as part of a huge borhood and her fancy prep to meet the beautiful. Mexican-American family school. But everything chang- and with a solid best friend in The False Prince Inventis Elliot es when her childhood best Samantha. So why is he sud- by Jennifer A. Nielsen Magic Tree House by Graham Gardner friend Khalil is shot and killed denly questioning his place by Mary Pope Osborne by a police officer. He was un- in the world during his senior “I really like how “Besides being armed. This Black Lives Mat- year? With warmth and hu- all the answers are “This is my favor- the only book ter-inspired novel will soon mor, Sáenz asks and works to provided. Little ite book because I’ve read more become a movie. answer the kinds of questions they go on cool teens and adults alike find clues and easily than once, the adventures.” ~ “I Am Not Your Mexican themselves asking. missed details book tells the all point to the Taylor Hassan story about a kid Daughter” “The Art of Feeling” “Turtles All The Way Down” by Erika L. Sanchez answers if you see fighting with him- When her “perfect” sister by Laura Tims by John Green Samantha is depressed an in them. This makes self to figure out A teenage girl with OCD in- dies, 15-year-old Julia recon- chronic pain following a car it really great to read as you end up The Selection where he belongs, and I dig that.” ~ vestigates the disappearance siders her family’s dynamics. accident and the death of her noticing these details and realizing Series Jalen Frorup of a local billionaire. mom; Eliot has a rare med- by Kiera Cass ical condition which means that the answer was literally hiding he cannot feel any pain at all. in plain sight.” ~ Ajani Rock “Read it and Love and Gelato As they get closer, she learns you’ll find out. Is by Jenna Welch about his dangerous tenden- good!” ~ Rachel cy to self-harm, and he helps “It’s my favorite unravel what really happened Conhoff book because it’s “The Odds of Lightning” Nineteen Eighty on the day of the car crash that Four an unexpected by Jocelyn Davies changed everything. Tiny, Lu, Will and Nathaniel by George Orwell love story, and “Wishtree” used to be best friends. Then “It introduced the plot is just an life-defining events the sum- by Katherine Applegate “Release” Life of Pi emotional roller- mer before high school tore amazing concepts A 200-year-old oak tree offers by Patrick Ness by Yann Martel them apart. Now, three years to the Western coaster.” ~ Jenna solace to a Muslim girl fac- In this modern retelling of later, they hardly talk anymore. “It always has ing discrimination in her new Mrs. Dalloway, a 17-year-old literary canon Canegata Nathaniel has become ob- confronts his feelings for his your attention neighbohood. that hold water in sessed with winning the pres- ex-boyfriend. and is hard to put tigious science scholarship today’s political that his genius older brother and sociological down.” ~ Gus once won. Will has risen from “One of Us is Lying” Johnson Howl anonymity to popular soccer climate.” ~ Vincent von Schilling by Karen M. McManus by Allen Ginsberg star. Lu grew into a brash, im- Yale hopeful Bronwyn has petuous actress. And shy, po- never publicly broken a rule. “He redefined “Perfect Ten” etic Tiny has slowly been fad- Sports star Cooper only knows The Fault in Our the use of “por- by L. Philips ing away. But fate weaves their what he’s doing in the baseball nographic” Sam broke up with the only lives together again the night diamond. Bad body Nate is Stars other gay guy at his high before the SATs, during a wild one misstep away from a life by John Green language and thunderstorm that threatens school two years ago. When of crime. Prom queen Addy is “Because the book Delirium poetic verse. It’s Meg, his Wiccan best friend, to shut down New York City. holding together the cracks in by Lauren Oliver a cathartic “rant”/ And lightning strikes. her perfect life. And outsider has an unexpected offers to perform a love spell, “It’s about a world he’s just desperate enough to Simon, creator of the noto- ending and it’s unending verse that is juxtaposed try it out. Just one problem - it rious gossip app at Bayview all about love!” ~ where love is con- by its well-researched/thought-out High, won’t ever talk about works a little too well. Sud- “The Stars Beneath Our sidered a disease analogies/metaphors/references. He’s denly, three dream guys are any of them again. He dies Keren Gonzalez after him: French exchange Feet” 24 hours before he could post and is therefore a revolutionary artist/poet/author of by David Barclay Moore student Gus, shy artist Jamie, their deepest secrets online. “This book was illegal. It makes his time. His work is timeless. Which and guitar-playing, tattood After the murder of his older Investigators conclude it’s no me grateful that is why I am doing my senior thesis brother, a Harlem boy finds an accident. All of them are sus- very good. I read it in 7 hours. The Travis. Sam’s ex Landon we have freedom might even want him back. outlet for his grief. pects. Everyone has secrets, book captured my attention and gave on his poem!” ~ Clara Killy Sam wonders if the “perfect” right? What really matters is me all the feels.” ~ Lindsey Wessel to love and more in the U.S.” ~ Miko person even exists at all. how far you’ll go to protect Dizon-Bumann them. 14 15 HOROSCOPES

HEALTH & WELLBEING Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) POETRY & CREATIVE WRITING You will spend this day thinking over a new genius idea. as long as you don’t touch the book From a Bathroom Reader Pisces (February 19 - March 20) By Jade Bryan after you’ve wiped, or simply don’t You will find a very good moment to confess your feel- share the book with anyone other than ings to your long-term crush. The Interrupted Explorer yourself, it’s a go. How often do you have the free time By Crystal Fahie I’ve started this method about Aries (March 21 - April 19) to read? For me, it’s not that often. I You will succeed in achieving financial prosperity. While ______envy those who have the time to read- a week ago, and it works! I went from your capital will not reach unbelievable heights, at the fully reading one chapter in a week those who can purchase a book and same time you will have all the prerequisites to be- She crosses the grass with ease to fully reading one chapter in a bath- come much richer by the time of winter celebrations. be ready for a next by the end of the As though her motion blends in like breeze between tree leaves room visit. It’s even become a habit To achieve this goal, you will have to forget about your week. I have a crate of untouched evening entertainments in order to attempt accomplish- She is precise of mine. If I’m on the phone when in books situated in the corner of my ing some complex task. As though each step plays with her life the bathroom, I catch myself and re- room that I will read “next week”. She only looks ahead alize that my book isn’t in my hand. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) It’s not because I’m too lazy to read a No glimpse towards us If you could only see the situation, You should pay increased attention to the arrangement book or that I don’t care to take time of their personal living space. If today you refine your But you can tell she feels our eyes boring into her head it’s hilarious. I always throw my book out of my day to read, it’s simple be- interior making it much more elegant and comfortable, And yet she crosses as though she is all alone somewhere random in the bathroom you will be able to make a lasting impression on your cause I don’t even have the time to Until something interrupts her (unintentionally) and during my next sudden guest. take out of my day; I don’t even have Thrown at her for reasons unknown visit scramble, half-naked might I the time to be lazy. With college ap- Gemini (May 21 - June 20) And like her trance has been broken add, to look for it. plications due, an AP course home- You will spend this Friday being extremely bored. You Her eyes land upon us screaming that trust has been broken Recovering from that tangent, I’m will get done with your main job assignments k really work load, and a number of clubs and As though we have shattered an unspoken rule urging you to try this method. In- very fast, and won’t take any additional projects. For extracurriculars that me (and proba- this very reason, you will be mentally counting the hours And for a second I pity that her voyage has been disturbed stead of using your phone in the bly others) are a part of, it’s simply that remain until the end of the working week chatting Wondering what interested her so bathroom, maybe start a book. Chal- with someone from your colleagues at the same time. impossible to sit down and read just That she came on our side of the world lenge yourself to finish the book in for the sake of it. But the thought is quickly forgotten the least amount of visits. If you like Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Now, think of this: how often do you As she quickly runs back home this method, keep grabbing more Cancers will be able to make one of their bold cre- go to the bathroom each day? Once? ative projects come true into real life. However, before Do you love creative writing? Twice? Thrice? There’s your books. If you love this method, save demonstrating your masterpiece to the general public Are you a budding poet? the time and put up a mini bookshelf make sure that it is good enough. solution. Hear me out. Have you begun drafting a novel that is going to take One goes to the bathroom 1-3 in the bathroom. Or better yet, just throw away your soaps and use that Leo (July 23 - August 22) the world by storm? times a day (I’m guessing). The bath- You will spend the day in a romantic mood. room is quiet, you’re sitting down, as storage. You won’t know ‘till you Submit your writing to The Panther Post! try. Have fun with it! Just don’t make it’s private, and you can stay in there Virgo (August 23 - September 22) for as long as you want. I know for a the mistake of dropping your book in Virgos are recommended to engage in any type of char- fact that I (and a ton of other people) the toilet. ity events. - Three Mini Sagas - have gone in the bathroom sometimes Libra (September 23 - October 22) ______and just sat there on the toilet, not do- You will find yourself at a celebration where pretty much Don’t Touch My Food Too Late Romeo’s fake love ing anything, switching from one app everyone around you finds that you are an attractive By Jade Bryan By Julian Bishop By Jenna Canegata to another on the phone, for about an person, inside and out. hour. I also can’t be the only one who Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Janie places her food in the of- I stopped into the office that Romeo rushed into the room uses the bathroom before going to You will crush any competition! fice fridge, with a post-it note saying, hot sunny day to pick up my bag. My frantically looking around for Cas- shower and inevitably ends up sitting “Janie’s!” She heads back to work. She mom and I were in a rush to get into sandra, the love of his life. “My love, there for 30 minutes just scrolling. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) smells Marg’s lunch, and rushes out of the car to reach an appointment. We I have been looking for you every- You are against laziness in all its manifestations today. Think of all the quiet and private time her cubicle to get her delicious T-bone were already running behind sched- where.” Cassandra eyed Romeo up you could obtain to engulf yourself in steak. Janie opens the fridge. Her face ule. However it was too late. Jade saw and down with a confused look on her a breathtaking novel. Now, I do be- Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Before introducing some complicated mechanism into goes blank. Thus starts the office hav- me and had started to talk. face. “Sorry I don’t really know you, I lieve that it might not be the cleanest your work, try to understand the principles of its work oc. am not your Juliet,” she snickered. thing in the world to do. However, in details. 16 17 Flattering Comparisons Mrs. Schil would By Naurani Persaud be the Milo from The Panther Post CARTOONS & GAMES Atlantis. Why? I came up with and asked a few stu- Because she can dents about which Disney character speak three lan- SPORTS resembles a couple of teachers and guages and Milo Greek philosopher or ailment? these were their responses: is a linguist and could figure out any Decide whether each word refers to an ancient Mrs. Croney the En- language even if it might seem made Greek philosopher or a medical condition glish teacher would up. The Panther Athletes obviously be Princess Belle. Princess Belle Mr. Fletcher Are At It Again and Mrs. Croney would be Poca- By Jade Bryan share things in com- hontas because mon. For example, they both have a he is “pretty Even after the two fierce hur- bubbly spirit, and they love reading chill” said ninth ricanes – Maria and Irma – the Pan- TYPHUS books. It seems that they both love grader Alessan- thers are back on track with sports! EPIMENIDES teaching, learning, visiting new plac- dra Evangelista, The cross country team, although the ANAXARCHUS es and trying new things. These are which I agree with. Mr. Fletcher is races have been canceled, we’ve still SEPTICEMIA some characteristics I would choose very considerate; an example of this been hard at work. With practices on PANAETIUS to compare Mrs. Cronney to Princess occured after the hurricane when he Mondays and Wednesdays, they keep PERTUSSIS Belle. brought packs of water and snacks for up their athletic goals and continue on TINNITUS the high school students at GHCDS. with much enthusiasm. DEMOCRITUS Mr. Belgrave the For the teens who didn’t have this, it Along with cross country, vol- UREMIA steel pan teacher made the high school students at GH- leyball, too, has started up again. Both FIREWOOD PINECONE DIOGENES would be Sebas- CDS feel great because food is amaz- the boys’ and girls’ team have been GARLAND REINDEER practicing all throughout the week. Word Search GINGERBREAD REJOICE tian from The ing, and it also made us feel a little bit

created by Jade Bryan Gearing up for their tournaments, the

GREETINGS SHOPPING UREMIA. TINNITUS, Little Mermaid. more comfortable after a major natu- HOLIDAYS SNOW PERTUSSIS, SEPTICEMIA, TYPHUS, AILMENTS: “Why I would ral disaster and having to come back teams show that a little wind can’t

CANDYCANE HOTCHOCOLATE STOCKINGS DIOGENES. hurt their athletic drive! Kudos to the ARCHUS, PANAETIUS, DEMOCRITUS, PANAETIUS, ARCHUS, compare them to school a week after a category five

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EGGNOG ANAX EPIMENDES, PHILOSOPHERS: GREEK is because they hurricane. Mr. Fletcher is also humble team players and coaches for showing MISTLETOE WORKSHOP ANSWERS their panther spirit and drive! EVERGREEN ORNAMENT both are passion- and quiet. ate about music” said eighth grader Senior Jada Romer comment- Sydney Cornwall. Which is true: in Coach Floyd ed: “Sports is going good. With the the movie, The Little Mermaid, Se- would be Phil whole Hurricane Maria and Irma de- bastian conducts marine animals to from Hercu- stroying us practically put us in an sing and play instruments in order to les because awkward position for those applying set the mood or get a message across he was a great for sports scholarships.” to Ariel. coach for “Considering the circum- Hercules and stances it’s okay,” said Senior Syd- Mrs. Dunton coach Floyd pushes you to do the best ney Fleming. “Since Maria, the time would be Mole you can do. frame for games was shortened… from Atlantis That’s really hindering [their] per- because even Ms. Baker formance. But other than that, every- though some- would be the thing’s going on target.” times she might rabbit from Al- We applaud the team for tak- seem kinda ice in Wonder- ing part in the first tournament of the wacky she has no doubt in what she land because volleyball season! is teaching or saying. If you need you dare not help she is always there, and she is waste time in extremely funny like the mole. her class; if you

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Sailors Qualify for and Compete in Youth Sailing World Championships

Taylor Hassan and Steven Hardee execute a fast tack on the way up to the windward mark ______racing.” Anything else you want to share? What are you most nervous about? “I’m really excited to go - it’s the biggest REGATTA DETAILS “Just the weather...I think that in Sanya regatta I’ve ever been in….we’ve put in a START DATE 9 December 2017 China, the venue never got more than 12 lot of hours so far, and I’m really curious END DATE 16 December 2017 knots all year, and we’re mostly heavy to see how we place up against others.” wind sailors.” ISAF ID ISR201707HUR VENUE Sanya COUNTRY China, PR ENTRY NAME World Sailing ENTRY ADDRESS 20 Eastbourne Terrace TEL +44 (0) 20 3940 4888 FAX +44 (0) 2380 635 789 With the impressive Sanya, China skyline behind them, student sailors representing the US Virgin Islands demonstrate EMAIL [email protected] their nautical skills at the beginning of another race at the Youth Sailing World Championships. WEBSITE ______http://www.worldsailingywc.org The 2017 edition of the Youth Sailing 9-16 December 2017 as the stars of the double-handed, skiff, youth version of World Championships heads to China for future are born once again. Kate Klem- Olympic class 49er.” the first time in 2017. According to orga- pen, Lucy Klempen, Sarah Hardee, and nizers, Sanya will play host to more than Taylor Hasson have worked extremely How did you qualify? 380 sailors from 62 nations from Decem- hard to qualify to participate in the Youth “We had a qualification for the territory, ber 9-16, 2017 World Olympic Regatta. and the first place qualifying boat got The Youth Sailing World Cham- Upper School Dean Ms. Grey: to go. [The event] can’t be coed, so one pionship was first held in Angelholm, offered her praise and encouragement by male one female.” (Above and below) Student sailors representing the US Virgin Islands take part Sweden in 1971, where 16 nations writing: “This is a great opportunity for in the opening ceremony of the Youth Sailing World Championships competed for the inaugural titles in the the team, and we want to support them How is your training different now? two-person dinghies, 420 and Flipper. As in this endeavor. We wish them all the “We’ve been going up to Miami to train the regatta evolved, further classes were best!” with the U.S. Olympic Development added to bring the best young sailing Before these intrepid sailors de- Program. We’ve mostly been putting out talent across the world together in one parted for their big adventure, the Pan- time in here, though. Just fine-tuning our place. In 1984 the Mistral windsurfer ther Post staff met with Taylor Hasson to maneavers, ‘cause that’s a major part of was added to the list of events with Knut learn his thoughts and feelings about this the boat.” Budig (GER) taking the first gold medal upcoming competition. The results are in San Diego, California. printed below: What are you most excited about? Open to sailors aged 19 and un- “The competition. It’s supposed to be re- der the 47th version of the Youth Worlds Tell us more about this event: ally good, and I’m really excited about heads to the shores of Sanya, China from “We’re sailing in the 29er class. It’s a that. It’s all one design, so just straight The Panther Post SPORTS BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW THAT GHCDS HAS A VARSITY SAILING TEAM By Mathieu Dale

The Good Hope Country Day school has a varsity sailing team that offers a fall and spring sailing season. The GHCDS Varsity Sailing Team is a member of South Atlantic Interscho- lastic Sailing Association (SAISA). Our sailors sail and compete in single handed Lasers and C420s, which is a is a photo (printed below) of Opti types of boats to be sailed, from small two person boat, consisting of a skip- sailors participating in a local regatta single hand Optis for youths under 15 per and a crew. with the caption... years of age to larger Any GHCDS 8th -12th grade “In partnership with Any GHCDS 8th -12th 3 person Rhode 19s. student is welcome to join the team the Yacht Club, GH- grade student is welcome The SCYC also offers and is able to participate with or with- CDS produces elite sailing instruction and out any sailing experience. Sailing to join the team and is sailors who com- able to participate with learn to sail classes for practice takes place at the St Croix pete in international sailors as young as 5 Yacht Club (SCYC) with Coach Tino. regattas.” Sailors or without any sailing ex- years old to adults as The SCYC and Youth Sailing Associ- who are students at perience. well as more advanced ation has partnered with GHCDS to GHCDS have com- instruction. Fun sails, provide this program and support the peted in events around the globe. The social events and regatta are also of- GHCDS Sailing Team. On the Good St. Croix Yacht Club Sailing Program fered. If you have interest and would Hope Country Day School’s website also provides a wide range of different like more information about the GH- CDS Varsity Sailing Team please ask Coach Amy. If you are interested in learning more about the programs offered at the St Croix Yacht club, visit their website www.stcroixyc.com. Come out and sail in the best sailing conditions in the world - we have it all right here in the water of St Croix! Sail fast! Have fun!....