Spring 2015 Match of the Century: Bacon Bits vs. LAM By Tommy Bezreh the teacher name, and the Features This year’s Factathlon teams had to say the de- Page 2 finals were filled with dra- partment. The Bacon Bits ma, controversy, and ba- jumped all over this cate- con. gory and quickly took the For those unfamiliar lead as Stringer shook in with Factathlon, it is an an- his Latin boots. nual trivia tournament held While the reigning at BHS. Students assemble champion, The Bacon Bits, a team of four consisting put in a solid effort, the of a captain, two players, teachers ultimately became and an alternate member. the masters. The next cat- Club All episodes are aired on egory was “Music of the Briefs Left: Team Latin American Mathletes (Teachers Todd Whitten, Gregory Stringer, and Karl Lijegren). Center: Host Anne Ford. 5’s,” covering the top five BCAT. Right: Team Bacon Bits (Seniors Aman Shanu, Patrick Hoarty, and Tommy Bezreh). Photo courtesy of Callie Graham. English teacher and ro alter egos.” For exam- challenge: history teach- Mathletes”, team LAM for hits from the midepoint trivia aficionado Anne ple, if the clue was “Peter er Todd Whitten, Latin short. year of every decade from Ford hosts the rounds. Ford Parker,” the answer was teacher Gregory Stringer, The clock counted the 1950s to the 2000s, asks the students questions “Spider-man.” The Bacon and math teacher Karl Lil- down, the cheesy western with a bonus round for about a series of catego- Bits rattled the majority of jegren. music played, and quiz- 2010. Having lived through ries, including sports, pop these clues off, then end- The two teams met af- master Ford welcomed the more of the decades, Team culture, literature, science, ed up winning the gold ter school on Thursday, teams to bonus trivia. LAM took a commanding math, and other subjects with a score of 19-7. Team May 14 at the BCAT stu- The first few questions lead. Editorials learned by students at BHS. members Tommy Bezreh, dio. The Bacon Bits sat at sparked some contro- After another series of Page 5 In the championship Patrick Hoarty, and Aman their usual green table, and versy as they were Latin questions, the final cate- round held on March 31, Shanu reigned supreme as the teachers sat down at the questions, clearly geared gory was “Movie sequels.” Team Bacon Bits took on BHS’ trivia champions. blue table. towards Team LAM. As With about ten seconds Team Number Thirteen. Despite the taste of Before the match start- Team LAM jumped out to to go, Stringer sealed the The match started off sweet victory, the Bacon ed, the teachers realized a fast lead, Team Bacon Team LAM victory with a close, however, The Ba- Bits were not done. They they needed a name. Af- Bits did not go down quiet- correct “Breakin’ 2: Elec- con Bits were hit with issued a challenge to sev- ter some discussion, they ly. tric Boogaloo” response. some fortunate luck. The eral BHS teachers. Three came to an agreement In the category “BHS Team LAM won the grudge category was “superhe- brave souls answered the on “The Latin American Staff Members,” Ford said match 35-21. Students tell their stories Senior By Oriane Hoeman them in the past. Retrospectives Slam team spits fire On May 2, seniors “It was a good place to By Sumail Sajid Tommy Bezreh and Patrick go and hear the stories that On May 12, Hoarty competed in the other people had to tell,” BHS’s poetry slam StoriesLive 5 regional story said Hoarty, “It is import- team participated slam at Suffolk University ant to...cultivate yourself.” in the semifinals of in Boston Massachusetts. At the slam, Bezreh im- MassLEAP’s Loud- StoriesLive is Mass- pressed the audience with er than a Bomb. mouth’s language arts pro- his presence and storytell- What comes Arts & gram that has captivated ing skills and received a to mind when you Entertainment over 6,000 high school stu- check for $500 for his “I hear “louder than Page 9 dents, revealing to them the Attempted to Make Rock a bomb”? Many power of storytelling. Candy as if it were Crystal might think of “During the storytell- Meth” story. somehting related ing unit, we teach students “I took confidence to explosions or de- ...the skills they have with out of this competition,” struction, but little oral language are valued Bezreh stated, “and now I would they know and recognized,” explained know that I can tell a story that it actually re- BHS Slam team posing after semis. Photo courtesy of Callie Graham. author and program direc- well.” fers to the powerful voices could participate. “LTABMA was the sin- tor Norah Dooley. Telling their story helps of students. Louder than BHS’s slam team, made gle greatest experience of In the regional slam, students find their voices. a Bomb (LTAB) is a teen up of senior Catherine my life up to now. Being Restaurant seven high schools and one “Every person alive poetry festival, the largest Hoyt, senior TJ Horgan, able to sit in a room full Review middle school participat- makes sense and meaning of its kind in the country. Junior Lorraine Kanyike, of people who love words ed: Boston Latin Academy, out of their life through Many have been participat- Junior Tyler Gaffney, and performance like me Burlington High, Brookline narrative. Creating stories ing in this event since 2001 sophomore Aysha Afzal, was eye-opening and really High, Chelsea High, Cam- is a central task of being when it began in Chicago. and sophomore Anasta- special,” said Kanyike. bridge Rindge and Latin, human,” Dooley asserted. LTAB has been in Mas- sia Kranz, is a subset of Though they did not South Community High in “We all need to know... sachusetts for four years BHS’s poetry club, Poetic advance to the finals, the Worcester, and East Somer- where we have been to thanks to MassLEAP. Over Ramblings. After placing team is extremely happy ville Community School. know where we are and 35 schools participated this second in both their bouts with their performance. Sports The slam allowed students why we are where we are in year with four to eight stu- at regionals, the team ad- “I am so proud of the Page 10 to tell a story about some- order to make good choices dents coming to represent vanced to semis. slam team. They were thing that has happened to about where we are going.” their schools. “I had the best possible empowered by the experi- “I love that there were experience at LTABMA. I ence,” said English teacher so many schools involved met talented and amazing and slam coach Callie Gra- in the festival. The events people, heard powerful ham. were each full of young, stories. I laughed, I almost With high expectations, inspiring voices. I left each cried. But most important- the team doesn’t expect one feeling hopeful and ly, I pushed myself out of upcoming matches in the awed,” said English teach- my comfort zone, and the future to disappoint. er and slam coach Shannon internal reward for that was “People should get in- Spring Season Janovitz. deeply gratifying,” said volved because it provides Comes to a Close Not only did the teach- Horgan. a good outlet for you to ers have fun, but the stu- This special event real- express your thoughts and dents also had fun in an ly hit home in all the right to have your voice heard,” Norah Dooley, Tommy Bezreh, Pat Hoarty, and Mark Sullivan pose for a photo as Bezreh receives his reward. Photo courtesy of Callie Graham. activity in which all grades ways. said Hoyt. The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Features page 2 Fight for your right to be healthy! reduces stress, which of- ten makes a person’s life Club & activity updates harder, since it has a lot to French Club: The French Club will Committee Advisory Board Member: Josh- do with your self-esteem. be sponsoring a fundraiser for their trip to ua Guerrier. When you are mental- France at Papa Gino’s on June 11th. Please Italian Club: The group is running its ly healthy, you feel good stop by Madame Price’s to get your certif- end of the year Canned Food Drive for the about yourself. It also helps icate to participate. Members also visited Burlington Food Pantry. Canned or boxed with mood; having a posi- the MFA, Musée de Beaux Arts to view the food will be collected until the end of the tive mood means that you Impressionist French painters on April 22. school year. Collection boxes are located are more likely to take care around the school and in rooms 137 and of yourself and you can 129. Please donate to this worthy cause. enjoy life better, as mental- Latin Club: The club will be holding health.org.uk reveals. its End of the Year Awards Ceremony and Image from rjthefiredog.org According to the Ox- Spring Movie Thursday, May 28th in the By Lorig Jorekjian & Meenal Khandaker ford University Press, auditorium directly after school. The mov- Health is an important You’ll burn off calories.” “Even an unpleasant social ie will be “Hercules” starring the Rock. idea that helps our bodies An avid gymnast, Atwood situation can be tolerated if Everyone is welcome! run and affects a person’s has practices four hours a our mood is positive.” Idle Hands: The group performed an- whole life. But, it can be a day, six days a week. You Social health is the state Peer Tutoring: Guidance is seeking other hilarious show on May 14, highlight- very complex and confus- don’t have to go that ex- of well-being for individ- Peer Tutors for next year. Did you know ing its graduating seniors. Memorable acts ing concept, especially for treme, but a little every day uals who live and interact that you don’t need to be on the Honor Roll included Helping Hands, Sound Effects, teens, who are still growing is important. within a society. It affects a to serve as a Peer Tutor? You do need to and Living Scenery. They closed the show and find themselves in an Physical exercise, as student’s life very much. It be strong in the subject area you tutor (a with seniors-only Half Life. The Devil’s awkward stage of devel- well as helping your phys- has a lot to do with social B or better) and, most importantly, have Advocate would like to thank to the club opment. The definition of ical health, also improves skills, and one must have the willingness and desire to help anoth- for their help with fundraising. health, though often misun- mental health, further dis- great social skills to survive er student who is struggling. If this sounds derstood, is fairly simple. cussed later. Push yourself high school. Social health like you and you are able to commit to at The World Health Orga- to the limit and when you is really easy to accomplish least an hour a week outside of school to nization notes, “Health is a accomplish your goal, you as long as you’re mentally help out a fellow BHS student, please con- state of complete physical, will feel proud of yourself and physically healthy. sider signing up. To sign up, complete the mental and social well-be- and go into a calm state of For example, joining a simple form on our blog by visiting http:// ing and not merely the ab- mind. sports team helps develop bhspeertutoring.blogspot.com and clicking sence of disease or infirmi- “There is accumulating leadership and friendship. on “apply.” See Ms. Minty in Guidance ty.” evidence that walking, and Leadership is a big part of with questions. Humans of BHS: This new group Physical health is some- physical activity more gen- social health since students Collab: Copies was formed by students who attended thing that everyone knows erally, can be an effective can take charge of their of the annual poetry the IDEAS student about, but most dread, be- way to enhance positive lives, and not be afraid to and art magazine, leadership confer- cause of one word - exer- moods,” states mental- get out there. “Collab,” is avail- ence. The group cise. Whether the issue is health.org.uk. “Get involved! If you able for $10 - see will be presenting not having enough time or Other than exercise, find something you- en club advisor and to school commit- energy, exercise is ignored make sure you’re eating joy, like a club, and make English Depart- tee about the expe- by many. Everyone finds right and maintaining per- friends, social health will ment Head Benja- rience of attending excuses not to do it. We’ve sonal hygiene, and you be a breeze. If you’re shy, min Lally, or one the conference, how all been there. should be good. don’t be scared! Have a of the club’s head it empowered them “I always put off exer- That’s right, make sure friend around with you,” editors (Neil Ford, Jillian Sullivan, Kavya and why it’s import- cising,” admitted freshman you’re bathing regularly, if said freshman Nisha Sebastian or Havanah Becker) to buy one. ant that teachers be Caitlin Martinage. “I use not every day, and brushing Chhayani. DECA: Sophomore Aashay Mad- trained. Check them out: https://twitter. the excuse of being too your teeth. The latter can Finally, the key to all hani, junior Tim- com/bhs_humans; https://www.facebook. tired, when I’m really just result in gum disease or three types of health is just my Sullivan, and com/HumansBHS123 being lazy.” other particularly uncom- one seemingly simple thing seniors Dan Pais The Freshmen & Sophomore Class- Importantly, exercise fortable diseases. And since - to make sure you’re get- and Dillon Owens es: The semi-formal will be on Friday, helps you lose weight, teens are hitting puberty, oil ting enough sleep. attended DECA’s May 29th. Purchase your tickets now! helps you sleep better, low- and sweating become more “The average amount International Ca- The Junior & Senior Classes: The ers the risk for diabetes and and more prominent, so of sleep that teenagers reer Development classes celebrated a successful prom at the heart disease, and more, ac- showering regularly keeps get is between 7 and 7 ¼ Conference in Or- Danversport Yacht Club on May 15. cording to safeteens.org. you clean, manages the hours. However, they need lando Florida from Ted X: In the spirit of ideas “Experts recommend dirt, and makes your body between 9 and 9 ½ hours April 25 - 30th. worth spreading, our school hosted a that teenagers work out feel good. (studies show that most Pais and Owens TEDxYouth@BHS event that included for at least one hour every On the topic of food, teenagers need exactly 9 ¼ competed in the Travel and Tourism Team TEDTalks video and live speakers intend- day. The exercise should having trouble eating hours of sleep),” notes na- Decision Making and were awarded a Top ed to spark deep discussion and connection be moderate to vigorous,” healthy? Everyone gets tionwidechildrens.org. 20 Medal. in a small group. The event was held May states “Exercise & Fitness” cravings, but it’s the way Try to finish your home- Robotics: Students from the robotics 23 in the BHS Auditorium. Check it out at: by safeteens.org. you handle them that makes work early or at least by a club competed in the World Championship http://tedxyouthbhs.com/ There are many types of the difference. decent time, make sure you at the Edward James Dome in St. Louis, physical activity. Dancing, “If you want something eat throughout the day, put home of the Rams. The team ended up walking, running, jump- sweet, try some fresh fruit down your phone, and go 59th out of the 76 teams. Math teacher ing-rope, yoga, and any with yogurt, honey, or pea- to sleep on time. No screen and robotics coach Arshad Khan noted, “In The Multicultural & African Amer- sports in general, such as nut butter,” advised Caitlin time right before you go to our matches, we were often the best team ican clubs: The groups are raising money swimming or soccer. You Martinage. “It’s healthy, bed. Don’t procrastinate. in our alliance. The drivers got better and for a Burlington family whose relatives can even just turn on your but it’s still like a dessert Calculate what time you better and were able to score more points lost their homes due to the earthquakes in favorite music in your room and you don’t have to com- need to go to sleep, look at per match. There were some amazing ro- Nepal. Buy a Henna Tattoo! and dance your heart out. pletely cut out the dessert when you need to wake up, bots and we learned a lot from seeing what Model United Nations: The club “Find an activity you factor. Just find what you and plan accordingly. other teams do. Most importantly, the kids would love for more people to join our enjoy! I like to do gym- like! Whole-grain crackers “If you’re struggling had a great time!” monthly voyages into the past, present, nastics since it’s fun. There and nuts are also great op- with going to bed on time, and future. If you like to act, can do a lit- are lots of sports out there, tions.” try this. One night, go to tle research, like to argue, and win, we are you just have find what you Mental health is also es- bed ten minutes earlier your people. Contact Yash Bhalla or Dr. like!” exclaimed Caitlin At- sential to a teenager’s life. than usual. The next night, Gould for information about our end of wood. “But exercise daily! Being mentally healthy go to sleep twenty minutes year snack-fest, pun contest, and for news earlier, and keep going ten about next year. Yes, there is Model UN minutes earlier until you’re summer camp for those interested… going to bed at a time that Mentoring: The BHS mentors and gives you the right amount freshmen celebrated a successful year with of sleep. Even five minutes an ice cream social. counts,” advised freshman Executive Board: Congrats to the new Now enrolling for the 2015-2016 Season! Jeenal Patel. board members! President: Hannah Mik- We Specialize In... And remember, accom- senas; Vice-President: Nikki Delmonico; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Irish Step, Lyrical, Contemporary, plishing one type of health Secretary: Nicole Scola; Treasurer: Nora Toddler & Preschool Classes, Pointe, Private Lessons & Zumba! Swanson; Regional Student Advisory (781) 365-1010 [email protected] leads to accomplishing the 33 Winn Street-2nd floor, Burlington, MA 01803 www.MissLouisesDance.com other types. Board Member: Stephen Clarke; School The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Editorials page 3 Blizzard bag or blizzard drag? By Meenal Khandaker ic," with excessive By Lorig Jorekjian plan,” stated Deacon. "We should not have amounts of snow. All throughout BHS This plan means stu- blizzard bags," says fresh- The school board students seem to have one dents wouldn’t have to man Caitlin Martinage. wondered what they relatable problem - blizzard come into school late into That's how many stu- would do if it hap- bags. summer. dents at BHS are feeling pened again. Bliz- Many of the students There certainly are is- about the blizzard bags, zard bags allowed I’LL GET TO don't seem to be happy sues with the blizzard bags introduced just this year for a plan. THAT BLIZZARD with the blizzard bags. this year, but what many to our school. Although However, Dea- BAG RIGHT Some think that the process don’t realize is that they are school ends two days earli- con admitted that AFTER I SHOVEL really is not worth it if they even new to the teachers. MY WAY OUT. er in the summer because of there are some prob- are just going to get out of Even though some assign- the required assignments, lems. She stated that school two days early. Also ments might not be great there are just too many cons a negative to the students seem to be upset this year, the teachers are regarding them. blizzard bags is the by how much work they working hard to make bliz- According to nhpr.org, rigor of the work. were given; they already zard bags more enjoyable "The Kearsarge Regional "They're also have all the homework as- for students. School District came up new; we've never signments given everyday, For example, the En- with the idea [of blizzard done them before. and adding the blizzard glish department website bags] in 2009 [for New Teachers are trying bags seems difficult for provides a standard assign- Hampshire]. Superinten- them out as well as some. ment, but also “a series of dent Jerry Frew said after the kids." "I don't like the bliz- options for students that nine snow days his first year Teachers have zard bags because they are would replace the standard on the job, he knew some- never had to create something new and I’m not assignment, which we feel thing needed to change." assignments outside used to it," said freshman might allow students to

Frew stated, "We were of class like this be- image from clipartpal.com student Daniella Lombar- select an assignment that going weeks on end without fore, so some aren't do. would closer match their having a full school week... sure what to do with many cases. es; they are counted as ei- Students are not used personal interests.” it’s just so disruptive to the them. According to stu- "I have a whole bunch ther quiz, test, or project to the idea of blizzard bags Also, no matter when learning process so we felt dents, some assignments of essays, multi-part grades. Incomplete bags since the school had to give they are assigned, there is there had to be a better way end up being irrelevant and projects, and more! It's would mean bad effects on them out so late in the year. still no excuse for leaving to keep kids engaged.” wastes of time. taking me much longer grades. There is really no Blizzard bags are intended blizzard bags for last min- However, the blizzard "I'd rather just go to than twelve hours," said other option but to do the to be given earlier when the ute. Students were given bags fail to keep many stu- school for the extra two ninth-grader Jeenal Patel. blizzard bags. blizzards happen, not at the over a month to get every- dents "engaged." days," said Martinage. "With regular homework, “I'm losing time to end of the year. thing done. The principal "They're so tedious!" "The work has nothing to projects, tests, and the end study my regular stuff," Rejecting blizzard bags ensured that every student exclaimed freshman Chris- do with what we're learning of the school year, it's real- said freshman Caitlin At- because of how new they should have their blizzard tina Charmant. "Why do we about. It just feels like busy ly hard to make time to do wood. "I have no time as are ignores how beneficial bags before April vacation. have them?" work." them." it is. I hope the blizzard they can be to the students. Also, there are the week- The bags have only Others feel that the bliz- Students already have bags don't affect my grades As assistant principal ends. Even if students have been around for a few zard bags are too time-con- their hands full with regu- [negatively]. And I hope Deborah Deacon said, bliz- homework due Monday, years. Burlington is the first suming. They are supposed lar routines, but now they BHS doesn't have them zard bags this year are like they still have three days to district in the state to imple- to take approximately have to worry about getting ever again." “playing catch up,” since get all the homework done ment them. twelve hours, or two full the bags done, as well. Fi- Unfortunately, the bags there was so much work and work on some of the Assistant principal Deb- school days, which is al- nal exams are on the hori- are not going away. missed by the students. But blizzard bags. orah Deacon says that these ready a lot of time to set zon, and they are too busy "In the future, if we next year we will have the "I find the blizzard bags bags were brought in the aside outside of school- trying get everything done have harsh winters, we bags ready ahead of time. easy to do especially since school because this win- work. However, they seem on time. Not doing the bags will have a plan in place. “Fast-forward to Janu- we have so long to do it," ter was "certainly histor- to take much longer, in would result in two absenc- We will enact the blizzard ary, with a very cold win- said freshman Akshita bags," affirmed Deacon. ter, we will be ready with a Agarwal.

Do Americans have too much stuff? Run for a cause at the By Meenal Khandaker Americans love stuff. It is apparent while walking through any mall. People shove to buy a new iPad, even Genesis Battlegreen Run! though they might already have one. Not many people think about the national shopping craze. But could it When: be that Americans have too much stuff? Maybe the in- creasing number of people filing bankruptcy, the large Sunday, November 1, 2015, 12:00 pm amount of garbage swimming in the ocean, and the end- lessly over-used resources are convincing. Where: Someone has a shopping addiction. How serious can Lexington High School Field House it get? Monte, a 52-year-old woman shown on TLC, dis- cussed hers. After spending half a million dollars, pur- 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA chasing over five-hundred pairs of shoes, and declaring

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A little less spending at a time does the trick. It is okay to spend a little money on something fun, but in moderation. www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Editorials page 4 Five things that BHS taught me, outside class curricula By TJ Horgon much? Your best friends Editor-in-Chief right now were probably I bet you didn’t think formed in a setting (such as I would get all list-y and elementary school) when Buzzfeed-y for a high such a “popularity” lad- school retrospective, did der did not exist. Let go of ya? Well, neither did I. In these self-constructed so- fact, I wrote two full pieces cial confines, and be open that I trashed before com- to new people and ideas. ing to this one. Despite That mirthful, bubbly feel- the challenging, engaging, ing you get when someone often stressful, but seldom compliments you, or goes monotonous education cur- out of their way to greet riculum at BHS, I am sure you, other people get that we have all gathered some feeling too, so be kind. Seniors expressing their class pride at the BHS Pep Rally. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Molly Valbuena. perspectives, lessons, life 2) Shutting off your once awoke to a text saying up on your birthday, or portant point in this man- world. Use that position to hacks (for lack of a better phone is a vacation in and “Respond to me right now I embark on a vacation you ifesto-esque rambling that figure out what makes you term), worldly knowledge, of itself. Seriously, shut will give you a million dol- know will be fun? I call I am doing right now. In want to be a good person. and involuntary ticks from your phone off for a few lars, if you don’t respond that feeling “partying.” high school, the pressure Figure out which thoughts, our time in high school. hours, especially when you within the hour it is going It’s a feeling that warms to impress certain people, actions, and people make Maybe that last one is just are with people. Not just as to someone else.” the soul, as a direct result peers, teachers, etc. can you the happiest, and allow me, but even so, I would a sign of respect, but be- 3) Laugh. A lot. Even of something we are con- have crippling effects on yourself to be engulfed in like to present the five most cause the people who you if it is at yourself. This one ditioned to identify as a someone’s persona. After those. important lessons that high are with at the moment isn’t too mind-boggling. reason to be happy. What four years of high school, Ultimately, these are the school taught me outside of deserve your full atten- As an underclassmen, and high school has taught me, I have come to realize that most important lessons I the classroom. tion and the best version even times as a junior and is that if I uncondition my we are the only people who have come to realize during 1) Compassion and of you, even if you are by senior, I was deathly afraid mind, this feeling can be can generate the change we my time at BHS. Most of friendliness will never yourself! That person is not of making a mistake, em- elicited by waking up, say- want to see. Be every trait these were either facilitated be uncool. Entering high enveloped in the 6-second barrassment. However, I ing hello to a friend, saying you admire, and take action or introduced by a teacher, school, you know that snapchat story of some- eventually learned to be hello to a stranger, and best for personal fulfillment, but never as part of a sub- there is an unwritten scale one you’ve spoken to once confident in my decisions, of all, taking a breath. We not external validation. ject’s curriculum. I want of “popularity” and “so- but don’t remove because and that mistakes are hon- should get this euphoric The “validation” that you to express the most sincere cial status.” However, you their filtered selfie with a estly the best way to learn. feeling more often, because need will manifest itself form of gratitude to every shouldn’t treat people dif- random geotag is aesthet- This is repeated ad nause- we are ineffably fortunate in the best ways when you person who has impacted ferently based on where ically pleasing. I began um, but it is better to try to be taking part in the cra- stay true to yourself. We the life of my fellow grad- they hypothetically rank high school worrying that a something, fail, and learn, zy adventure of being alive. were all put on this Earth uates and I, because you on this mystical, ambigu- “better opportunity” might than to never try it at all. 5) Be the best ver- for a reason, and because have brought us here, and ous, and totally fabricated pass me by if my phone 4) Being alive is the sion of yourself. There you’re reading this right the only way we can repay scale. Think about your was off. I wasn’t being re- best reason to party. You is more to say about this now you’re probably in a you, is to be the best ver- friends, where are they alistic. I promise that when know that feeling you get point than words that fit pretty well-off financial, sion of ourselves, which we on this ridiculous ladder turning my phone on after a when you leave school/ on a page, but this is un- social, and family position could not do without our you think about way too few hours of a rest, I never work on a Friday, or wake equivocally the most im- compared to most of the interactions. Thank you. I made it: Reflections of a high school senior best young adult you can decide to make of it. And be. After all, they are the YOU have the power to ones who see you from the make it any way you want it outside, the ones who notice to be. your potential and watch As mentioned before, I you grow as people. I would really did have a tough time like to thank all of the teach- getting myself involved ers that I have been lucky to with extracurricular activ- have for giving their time ities. I cannot say I made and effort to work with the best of my time here me. I will surely miss all of as a Red Devil throughout. them, every one I have had If there is one thing I can in each and every grade. say to underclassmen, or Having fun during the those at Marshall Simonds school day is key. I cannot awaiting their turn to expe- begin to count the number of rience life at this wonderful times I found myself laugh- high school, it is to do what Burlington High School Class of 2015. Photo courtesy of Mr. Keith Mistler. ing over stupid off-topic makes you happy. Take care By Matt Burnham What can I say, other the military, wherever they myself and motivate myself conversations, as well as of yourself while doing it. Senior Staff Writer than it was quite the ride? choose to. What fool would to become involved in any- joking around about some It flies by quickly, almost Is this really the end? I had a lot of difficulty in I be to not make the best of thing I could. But you know of the curriculum being before the blink of an eye. Wow, it all went by so fast. my individual experiences. my fellow classmates, those that? That is okay. No sense taught to us. Not in a disre- Make the best of your time As if yesterday, I were fol- I struggled to keep myself who have surrounded me in stressing myself out over spectful way, but laughing here. You never know how lowing a mentor around at motivated. I did not neces- for all these years and taken what I cannot control. I and having a good time it can change you as a per- freshman orientation, stroll- sarily hang around with the the same journey as I? joined Devil’s Advocate learning. It creates bonds son. You never know what ing through the wonders of right group of people who High school really is because I aspire to become with classmates and creates new interests you may de- what seemed to be a never turned out to be my true what you decide to make a writer for a future career. memories that stay with you velop. ending maze of lockers and friends. I had what seemed of it. As for myself, I sin- Also, as minimal as it may throughout high school, as This is a time used to get stairways. And today I find to be a stubborn hatred for cerely wish I became more seem to some others, it gets well as after graduation. I to know yourself. Try new myself anticipating the end all aspects of school, unable involved with sports, clubs, me involved in the school. It will surely miss Mr. Cough- things. It is far better to re- with a mixture of excite- to transform and mature. In and numerous other activi- really does. That gives me a lin’s Introduction to Law gret what you did do rather ment, nerve, fear, accom- all honesty, many people ties. Unfortunately, I did not sense of self-fulfillment. class, or Profé DeSousa’s than what you didn’t do. I plishment, and nostalgia. in my life including myself have the right mentality and The teachers here are Spanish class. The endless am going to miss everything Say it isn’t so! I will were unsure if I had the ca- I was more focused on when amazing. There are so many laughs and memories while about this high school and never again walk these hall- pability to survive the four I would reach the finish line, different characters. There learning useful information while it is exciting to finish, ways on the way to class, I years. rather than enjoying my exists a wide range of per- to bring with me wherever this school will always hold will never again say “Hel- As I grew both physi- path towards it. sonalities and attitudes. You I go made me excited to at- a place in my heart. I got lo” to Ray or Mr. Sheehan cally and mentally, it hit me Until time travel be- may enjoy being taught by tend class. here with all the help of my during lunch periods, I will that I needed to try and make comes possible, I cannot some of the Red Devil staff High school is a won- classmates and teachers. I never again go through the the best of the time I had go back in the past with the members more than others. derful time. You meet new am finally on the end of the same routine that I have left. After all, a lot of these realizations and knowledge However, they are all great. people. Try new things. As last chapter, about to close gone through the previous folks I grew up with would that I have today, that of They are trying to help you a whole, it is a transforma- the book. I did it. I made it. four years. be going away to college, which would help me push out and turn you into the tion process. It is what YOU Burlington High School Class of 2015

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A E-F Abeshaus, Kailee: Cornell University Farias, Natalia: Middlesex Community College Abruzzese, Megan: Fitchuburg State University Flaherty, Amanda: University of New Hampshire Alicandro, Ashley: Middlesex Community College Flynn, Erik: University of Vermont WHERE ARE WE Alonso, Alexandra: Dean College Frasier, Matthew: University of Hartford Alsfeld, Jonathan: Playing Junior Hockey Frost, Emily: Anna Maria College Ayanian, Kristina: Bentley University GOING? B G Baumgartner, Jacob: Edinboro University Gallo, Patrick: College Bezreh, Thomas: Columbia College Chicago Gelin, Miles: Johnson and Wales University Blouin, Daniel: Middlesex Community College Gerardi, Felicia: UMass Dartmouth Bonavita, Alexis: American International College Ghio, Jillian: UMass Amherst Boodakian, Tasha: Roger Williams University Gillis, Carly: Worchester States University Brown, Kenneth: Middlesex Community College Girouard, Ryan: United States Airforce Academy Burnham, Matthew: Middlesex Community College Golding, Michaela: Roger Williams University Grinnell, Andrew: Merrimack College Grubner, Maya: Lesley University

C H Cameli, Nicholas: Merrimack College Hayes, Kate: Suffolk Univiersity Capelo, Mikayla: Paul Mitchell Hair School of Tampa Healey, Kristin: Boston Conservatory Cardoso, Kevin: Becker College Heffler, Alison: Sacred Heart University Carlino, Nicholas: Lasell College Heisler, Alexander: Virginia Tech Cecere, Amelia: Wellesley College Hindle, Brooke: Stonehill College Chan, Matthew: UMass Lowell Hoarty, Patrick: Columbia College Chicago Chan, Stanley: UMass Lowell Horgan, Thomas: Ithaca College Condon, Victoria: Wellesley College Hoyt, Catherine: University of North Carolina Wilmington Costa, Michael: University of New Hampshire Costa, Nicole: Bridgewater State Univesity Cucinotta, Keri: University of New Hampshire Cullinan, Jamey: Bridgewater State University Czerwinski, Rachel: SUNY ESF J Johnson, Kristin: Wentworth Institute of Techology Jones, Emma: University of New Hampshire 2015 D K Daly, Brian: Emmanuel College Kacoyannakis, Cassandra: Rhode Island College Daniels-O’Brien, Kelsey: Merrimack College Kamani, Yash: Northwestern University HPME DeMartinis, Christopher: Nichols College Kaminski, August: Furman University Demeo, Alexandra: Sale Regina University Kriger, Ian: Norwich University DeRosa, Jessica: Lasell College Kulkarni, Ashwini: Boston University DeVarney, Kylie: Salem State University

Beween the fall of 2011 and the spring of 2015, our class has been a part of Burlington High School’s daily life and culture. Many of us have been together since preschool, and others have joined Burlington’s Class of 2015 at vari- ous points along the way. While it’s impossible to capture the spirit of “farewell” that colors the last few days of se- nior year, The Devil’s Advocate nevertheless wanted to give it a shot. The editorial staff sent out a survey to the senior class, asking questions about each student’s post-gradua- tion plans. Compiled all around are the responses of Burl- ington High School’s Class of 2015. Take a look, BHS, and see where this year’s seniors are headed!

Note: Responses are printed as given. Some students opted out of the survey, and as such, are not listed here.

Burlington High School Class of 2015. Photo courtesy of Keith Mistler. The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Seniors! page 7

L R Lerman, Rebecca: Rhode Island College Raposo, Colin: Tufts University Little, Xavier: WPI Ravanis, Peter: UMass Lowell WHERE ARE WE Llangozi, Sabrina: UMass Amherst Rigoli, Michelle: Regis College Lokhande, Ashay: University of Texas at Austin Rippin, Nathaniel: Bryant University Lopez, Andrea: Massachusettes College of Pharmacy & Robinson, Casey: Bentley University Health Sciences Rocca, Joel: Westfield State University LoRusso, Briana: Assumption College Rodriguez, Raylinda: UMass Dartmouth Lynch, Julia: University of Rhode Island Roussell, Julia: Catholic University of America GOING? Ryan, Gregory: Holy Cross M S Maida, Samantha: University of Rhode Island Sadiq, Hafsa: Holy Cross Mariorana, Tim: Westfield State University Sahagian, Michelle: Syracuse University Martin, Erin: Bridgewater State University Sajid, Sumail: United States Marine Corps Matthews, Tracey: Salem State University Sakunala, Shravya: Tufts University McGrath, Kevin: College Salina, Rachel: Bentley University Meneghini, Michaela: Messiah College Salina, Rebecca: UMass Amherst Menon, Praveen: Boston University Samajian, Stephanie: UMass Lowell Mikulski, Mollie: Providence College Sateriale, Thomas: Westfield State University Miliano, Olivia: University of New Hampshire Seeley, Rachel: UMass Lowell Morison, John: Middlesex Community College Seereeram, Leia Anjali: Hofstra University Murphy, Bridget: Westfield State University Shafman, Ashley: Wagner College Murphy, Grace: Manhattan College Shah, Divyansh: University of Michigan Shah, Stuti: Boston University Shaikh, Needa: Boston University Shaikh, Sana: Wentworth Institute of Technology Sheldon, Catherine: Bridgewater State University N-O Sheppard, Samantha: Savannah College Oakes, Christopher: United States Marine Corps Shields, Bryan: Merrimack College O’Donnell, Amanda: Univeristy of Rochester Smith, Kristina: Bridgewater State University Oliver, Allison: Endicott College Sullivan, Alexandra: University of Tampa Surabian, Thomas: Middlesex Community College

P T-V Pais, Daniel: Indiana University Bloomington Taranto, Thomas: Sacred Heart University Pappas, Chris: Wentworth Institue of Technology Tedesco, Brenna: Massachusetts College of Art & Design Parekh, Anu: Boston University Tracy, Katherine: University of Delaware Parker, Marielle: University of New Hampshire Vance, Corey: Middlesex Community College Patel, Anish: UMass Lowell Varghese, Shilton: College 2015 Patel, Kush: UMass Amherst Vieira, Bryan: Becker College Patel, Twinkle: Quinnipiac University Patel, Vivek: Wentworth Institue of Technology Pereira, Kyle: Merrimack College Pesiridis, Eleni: Stonehill College W-Z Piotti, Daniel: Purdue University Waisnor, Mackenzie: Mercy College Plummer, Joe: College Welch, Meghan:Massachsettes College of Pharmacy & Princiotta, Pamela: Merrimack College Health Sciences Purohit, Manas: Northeastern University Wong, Brittany: Suffolk University Purvis, Juliana: Univerity of New Hampshire Zhang, Anne: UMass Amherst

Burlington High School Class of 2015. Photo courtesy of Keith Mistler. The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Arts & Entertainment page 8 Burger Dive is more than just a dive ByBest Emmet Funchion Marvel yet? By Kyle Barry & Paul Barbieri The next episode of the popular movie This humble little burger joint brings with it a feeling that has been missing in most Avengers is the Age of Ultron. Written and di- restaurants for a long time: fun. Burger Dive, located at 702 Grand Union Boulevard, rected by Joss Whedon, the movie has caught Somerville, is a blast from the past that more than stands out from the average “burger the attention of a wide array of viewers from dive.” all across the world, even action movie nov- Upon entering Burger Dive, the outgoing staff will greet you, and you’ll probably ices. hear one of their cooks calling out to the customers when a shake is ready for pick up. Before sitting down to view the film, make Once you place your order at the register, you will be given a buzzer and you can wait at sure you watch the first Avengers movie, as a table to pick up your food. The atmosphere is friendly and loud, great for teenagers. they should be viewed in a series. Watching While waiting for my food, I noticed something so unique and different, and some- only the Age of Ultron could leave you con- thing I’ve never seen in a restaurant before. I realized that instead of walls, the restaurant fused. had big garage doors that open up in the summer time so that customers can sit outside on Age of Ultron’s cast includes the original a patio. Avengers: Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Iron Man The chefs usually prepare the food pretty quickly, and the meal was ready in just ten (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris minutes. I had the brunch burger with french fries and a vanilla milkshake for dinner. The Evans), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow burger had a juicy patty, a fried egg, and bacon. The unusual combination tasted amazing (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy together. The burger’s bun also featured a burnt on “burger dive” logo. The french fries Renner). This all-star crew keeps followers at Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Age_of_Ultron tasted like they were cut fresh and the edge of their seats throughout the whole movie. From Captain America’s takedowns never frozen. The milkshake came to the Hulk’s knockouts, the movie is packed with battles that make action movie lovers in a large cup and tasted better than worship this kind of film. most other burger places because it In Age of Ultron, we also meet two new superheroes, “The Twins.” Pietro Maximoff, was fresh and juicy. a.k.a. Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), has insane metabolism and speed, allowing The entire meal also cost about him to run super fast and use his speed in dire situations. Wanda Maximoff, or Scarlet $10, which is about what you will Witch (Elizabeth Olson), has telekinetic powers, allowing her to mess with her victims’ usually end up paying for a ham- minds. Ultron (James Spader), the main villain in the new movie, is the first to discover burger, a shake, and french fries The Twins. Once The Twins figure out that Ultron’s goal is to end humanity, they then elsewhere. switch sides for the battle that will decide the heroes’ fate. Burger Dive is definitely worth With speed and brute force, the Avengers were unstoppable throughout all of the pre- a try. It offers a friendly atmo- vious Marvel movies. But with their new enemy, Ultron, it remains questionable if the sphere mixed with high quality heroes can pull it off. Well folks, the decision is yours if you want to know the Avengers’ food, great staff, and terrific ser- fate. Will you take action, or will you miss the fight of a century? vice. Burger Dive’s car; image available http://burgerdive.com/burger-mobile/ Wrestlemania 31 RKOs expectations By Tommy Bezreh This year, the build-up was, a match ending RKO….out many roster members to out with the win. ship since then and has had It has been called “The more or less, mediocre. Go- of nowhere. jump ship to WWE, except Another name former the most dominating year in Show of Shows,” “The Su- ing into Wrestlemania, the Whether you are a wres- for one, the face of WCW wrestling fans know all too WWE history. No one can per Bowl of Pro Wrestling,” show was expected to be a tling fan or not, you know for years, Sting. Sting never well, a name even some beat him. It is always a joy and “The Grandest Stage of predictable, “Meh” show. who John Cena is. Every- stepped foot in a WWE ring teachers reading may recall, to watch Lesnar perform them all.” To profession- However, this show gave one does. Cena is the face of until November, 2014. At is The Undertaker. Under- because he is such a beast al wrestling fans, as well me a “Guardians of the Gal- WWE and has been for the Wrestlemania, it was anoth- taker is arguably the great- and brings a bit of edge to as non wrestling fans, this axy” moment and pleasant- past decade. In this match, er case of WWE vs WCW est performer of all time. the show. Much to the cha- show is simply known as ly surprised me. it was The United States vs as Sting had his first ever For 22 years, Undertaker grin of wrestling fans, this Wrestlemania. At first glance, the Russia as Cena tried to take WWE match against one of had an undefeated streak at match was slated to be pret- The event first took match card for the show the United States Champi- the most decorated mem- Wrestlemania. The streak ty predictable. place in 1985 at Madison looks very good, which is onship from Russia native bers of the WWE for nearly was shockingly beaten by Most saw Reigns be- Square Garden. Created by a reason that perhaps we and current champion, Ru- 20 years, Vince McMahon’s former UFC Champion ing the one to finally beat the genius mind of WWE should have expected a sev. This match was rather son in law, Triple H. This Brock Lesnar at last year’s Lesnar, considering the ru- Chairman Vince McMahon, good show after all. The predictable as Cena picked match was surprising. ‘Mania. Therefore, this year mors that Lesnar may re- Wrestlemania has become card consisted of matches up the win and the champi- Most people thought was slated to be a bounce- turn to UFC. However, the one of the most anticipat- such as Randy Orton vs. onship. McMahon was not it was an automatic victo- back performance for “The day before ‘Mania, Lesnar ed, profitable, and watched Seth Rollins, John Cena vs. going to let Rusev celebrate ry for Sting, considering it Deadman.” This was prob- took to ESPN to announce sporting events of the year Rusev for the United States in front of a Russian flag was his first match ever in ably the best hyped match that he is officially retired for the past 30 years. Championship, an eight at his most watched show WWE. However, Triple H by the writing staff. They from UFC and signed an This year’s spectacle man ladder match for the of the year. Still a decent came out on top. The high did not have Undertaker extension with the WWE. took place at Levi Stadium, Intercontinental Champi- match as Cena picked up points during this match appear at all and instead While that made the match home to the San Francisco onship, The Undertaker vs. the win. were seeing former mem- left the weight of the feud harder to predict, what was 49ers. Thousands of WWE Bray Wyatt, Triple H vs. If there are any former bers of D-Generation X and on the shoulders of young for sure, was that the match fans packed the stadium for Sting, and Roman Reigns wrestling fans out there, NWO come out to help out performer Bray Wyatt’s would be a brutal one. Le- a record breaking 76,976 vs. Brock Lesnar for the you may be familiar with their respective peers. For- promos, to which he deliv- snar hit Reigns with nine attendance number. While WWE World Heavyweight “The Monday Night Wars.” mer wrestlers X-Pac, Bil- ered. This year, Undertak- German suplexes, and 3 this years ‘Mania broke box Championship. The War entailed WWE ly Gunn, Road Dogg, and er returned, looking to be of his signature “F5” ma- office and attendance- re Randy Orton vs. Seth facing off in a ratings bat- Shawn Michaels helped in better shape than ever, neuvers. Reigns fought cord, it may come as a sur- Rollins was slated to be the tle against their competi- out Triple H, and former and picked up the win. Al- back with two spears to the prise considering the lack- show-stealer. It is not the tion, WCW. The war was wrestlers Kevin Nash, Scott though the streak is over, it beast, even causing Lesnar luster build-up approaching main event, but it features ultimately won by WWE Hall, and even Hulk Hogan is always a great experience to bleed from the head. In the show. two of the best technical and Vince McMahon, who came out to help out Sting. to see The Undertaker per- a turn of events, while both WWE is, of course, en- wrestlers on the roster. Non ended up purchasing WCW It was a great nostalgic mo- form at the grandest stage men were down and out, tertainment. It can be called wrestling fans may know shortly after. WWE’s pur- ment to see the two teams of them all. 23-1. the music of Seth Rollins a “soap opera for men.” Randy Orton as the guy who chase of WCW caused face off as Triple H came Lastly, the Main Event lit up the arena. Rollins was Like any other movie or TV gives people the “RKO out of the evening for the WWE the “Money in the bank” show out there, WWE por- of nowhere” in all of those World Heavyweight Cham- winner, which meant he trays larger than life char- Vines you have seen. As pionship. This match had had a briefcase containing acters who are involved expected this match deliv- 2015 Royal Rumble winner a contract for a title match in several interesting sto- ered beyond expectations. Roman Reigns attempt to whenever he wanted. With rylines. Like any other form One of the first matches of take the championship away both men down and out, of entertainment, it is the the show, it certainly set the from former UFC Champi- he decided to cash in. Af- shows job to properly build tone. Orton picked up the on and current WWE cham- ter Lesnar picked Rollins up the hype for big events. victory after delivering one pion, Brock Lesnar. Lesnar up on his shoulders, Reigns For TV shows, an entire of the coolest RKO’s one returned to WWE in 2013 speared Lesnar, allowing season builds up to huge will ever see. While Rol- to feud with John Cena. Af- Rollins to hit a curb stomp events that take place in a lins went for his finishing ter limited appearances and on Reigns for the 1-2-3. season finale. For WWE, move “The curb stomp,” he few matches, Lesnar won The show ended with Seth the writing team needs to jumped off of Orton’s head the WWE title after utterly Rollins hoisting the WWE build up the hype for the into the air, leaving Orton a demolishing Cena at Sum- Championship above his matches that will take place split second to catch Roll- Randy Orton executing an RKO on Seth Rolling at WrestleMania 31. Posted by Miguel Discart to merslam last summer. Le- head on the grandest stage https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:WrestleMania_31#/media/File:Randy_Orton_ on the Wrestlemania card. ins in mid-air to connect on RKO_WrestleMania_31.jpg snar has held the champion- of them all. The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Arts & Entertainment page 9 To Pimp a Butterfly floats off shelves By Matt Burnham "So why did I weep when just a teenager, where your little sister. Throughout the Arguably, Kendrick Trayvon Martin was in the patience? Where was your song, he talks about mis- Lamar holds the crown for street, when gang bang- antennas, where was the in- takes he has made and the best active rapper, mostly ing made me kill a n**** fluence you speak of? You issues in life that he blames because of his deep lyr- blacker than me. Hypo- preached in front of 10,000 himself for. Overall, it is a icism and his ability to crite!" He questions how but never reached her." negative, cynical overview put together a fantastic al- what he has done is not Kendrick did not wait to of himself. bum, as seen in Good Kid the same as what George tend to his music career to The songs on To Pimp M.A.A.D. City, which hit Zimmerman did to Trayvon support his little sister, who a Butterfly consist of heart- the shelves about two and a Martin. was going through a rough felt lyricism, jazzy beats, half years ago. The song "King Kun- time and needed guidance and reflections of society or Avid hip hop fans were ta" is also a lyrically genius and influence from her old- self, as well as descriptions getting antsy about Ken- song. In the beginning, er brother. of the tough life growing up drick Lamar putting out Kendrick says, "The yam Kendrick metaphori- in Compton. his next masterpiece. On is the power that be, you cally uses the “antennas,” The three songs high- March 15, all that angst can smell it when I'm walk- like those on on a butter- lighted are easily the best came to an end when To ing down the street." This fly or an automobile radio, on the album, but that is Pimp A Butterfly was re- line is actually a reference to represent his ability to not to take away from the leased. to two things. The first is Album cover.. Image available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Pimp_a_Butterfly sense when someone close other songs. "These Walls," The best song on this Ralph Ellison's Invisible to him needs help. He asks "Momma," and "Hood Pol- Album cover. Image available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Pimp_a_Butterflypng album is "The Blacker The Man in which the narrator himself where his antennas itics" are also some great Berry," which was the first walks down the streets of The opening line suggests how his fame and rise to or sense went. works of art on his master- single released. This song New York City smelling Kendrick has amassed to success has disabled him "You preached in front piece. tackles issues of racism yams, which triggers mem- great power, prestige, and from tending to what he of 100,000 but never Kendrick gave us mu- in the African American ories from his hometown in wealth. feels are some of his great- reached her" is a statement sical gold in the autumn of culture, as well as issues the south. The second is the Arguably the deepest est responsibilities. intended to create irony. 2012 and left us with a two of hypocrisy. Each of the novel Things Fall Apart by lyricism on the entire al- This feeling is most Kendrick can influence and a half year break. But it verses begin with the lyr- Chinua Achebe, in which bum comes from the first notably highlighted in the and speak to hundreds and is easy to say he picked up ic, "I'm the biggest hypo- Achebe demonstrates how verse in the song "U." Ken- middle of the verse where thousands of random peo- right where he left off. Go crite of 2015!" Kendrick’s a man's worth in Nige- drick reflects on his depres- he says, "Situation had ple through his music, but buy a copy or download it views can be summed up in ria can be determined by sion and his insecurities stopped with your little he could not reach one of on iTunes because this is a the final lyric of the song, his yearly yield of yams. throughout. He talks about sister bakin', a baby inside, the closest ones to him, his must-listen album. Noodles and Company: Are the noodles worth the company? By Meenal Khandaker People flock Whether it's pasta, tacos, or frozen yogurt, Burlington always seems to have a new restaurant. Noodles & Company is one day, letting in lots of light options. The menus were cheesiness and butteriness, to Tony C’s that is well-liked among and enhancing the earthy incredibly descriptive, though it could have used By Paul Barbieri and Kyle Barry people who know it. Un- simplicity of the restau- mentioning lots of ingredi- the tiniest pinch of salt. Nowadays, everyone is talking about the new amaz- fortunately, the amount of rant. But at night, the lack ents. A giant menu covered The shrimp was cooked ing restaurant in Burlington, Tony C's. The fast growing people that know about it is of brightness from the few one wall upon entrance and to perfection with just the restaurant located at 17 3rd Ave is booming with business. fairly low. ceiling lights does create a many paper copies were right amount of flavor. The When first pulling into Tony C’s, the customers will The name does the drab look, especially with available at the front near portions were reasonable. I notice the giant bowling alley, “Kings Bowling” across the restaurant justice; most of the colored walls. the register. truly savored my food. parking lot. While waiting, the employees at the Tony C’s the meals are yummy noo- However, cute green I ordered the buttered My mom really en- allow customers to walk across the street while they wait dles, and it is perfect for leather seats accompany the noodles with shrimp, with joyed her soup, which was for an open seat. Then when the table is all set, Tony C’s having company. A small, regular black chairs, adding my mom choosing the Thai a yellow coconut curry will send them a text saying, “get ready to head back to the quaint place located on a pop of color. The place is curry, a noodle soup. A broth with plenty of rice restaurant.” This service is especially great given the long 90 Middlesex Turnpike is little with few seats, so it sheet of paper with detailed noodles, tomatoes, red on- wait times for this popular spot. good for a casual hangout falls perfectly in between descriptions about nutri- ion, cabbage, mushrooms, "Going to Kings and getting a text letting me know spot or to order lunch, but quietly awkward and busi- tional information was dis- and spinach. A lover of when I will be served was a great way to cooperate with a bad idea for a formal din- ly chaotic. If you like a lot played as well. The options very spicy food, it was too the customers," said Sophomore Pat O’Halloran. ner. of space, it's not really the were very healthy, and plain and bland for her at When first walking into Tony C’s, most people notice The decor was very place for you, but it is cozy there even was gluten-free first, but luckily there was the massive television screens everywhere. The TVs can inviting and comfortable. and delightfully warm pasta. hot sauce and she loved it. be seen from any table, which is also good for business. Walking in brought a view Even though there were The staff was very help- Other condiments were set “[The TVs] are a huge benefit to the customers. It kept of an overall small room, already a few people eating ful, helping us pick which up on the side of the restau- me there a long time because I was so entertained,” noted with an open, clean kitch- there when I went with my options were healthier and rant, along with tea, nap- freshman Jack Frieden. en and black tiled floors. mom, it was not too loud. answering all of our ques- kins, and more. The thriving restaurant has a massive amount of seats The ceiling was rather low, We were able to maintain a tions about the food, which There were also box- throughout the place. More seats means more people can with brownish-green and conversation without hear- is also inexpensive. es there to pack leftovers, be seated and served and less people have to wait. When gray walls paired with dark ing other people speak. "The prices here are re- which I thought was useful; the place is full of people, it makes for a great atmosphere. brown wooden tables and The best part of my vis- ally reasonable!" said Bidi- you don't have to ask any “Tony C’s was a fun place to sit down, eat and watch chairs to match. These give it was the food. The meals sha Islam, my mom. "It is of the employees for box- any game that’s on,” said sophomore Max Correia. the restaurant an earthy were all vegetarian, with very affordable." es, but rather can just get it The food at Tony C’s was definitely worth the hype. look, pairing wonderfully the option of adding meat Another convenience yourself. Although I badly The salads there are tossed to perfection and the burgers with the vegetarian-friend- or fish. A variety pastas this restaurant had is that wanted to finish my entire are one of the many items the restaurant is known for. All ly theme of the food. ranged from macaroni and the food was delivered meal, I was stuffed and had in all, the food is just simply out of this world. One whole wall is just cheese to Chinese noodles. immediately. After we to bring it home. Fortu- The final verdict is that this restaurant is worth the made up of window glass Sandwiches, salads, soups, sat down, our food was nately, the food stays rath- wait. Students here at BHS have been giving this amazing and is perfect for a sunny and garlic bread were also brought to us right away. er fresh, and I was able to restaurant great reviews. Tony C's is definitely living up to As I took the first bite, enjoy it for lunch the next the hype here in Burlington. I instantly thought, "Com- day. fort food." The meals were All in all, Noodles & very tasty with no guilt, so Company is a wonderfully no worries for dieters and informal spot to hang out advocates of health living! with friends or to grab a My meal consisted of quick, scrumptious bite to fresh and warm buttered eat. I would highly recom- wavy egg noodles topped mend it, though it is prob- with pale-pink shrimp, ably better to go during Parmesan cheese, and Ital- the day when there is still ian seasonings. It was a light out, because it is more Image available from http://www.yelp.com/biz/noodles-and-company-burlington-3 mouth-watering blend of cheerful and enjoyable. Image available http://www.tonycssportsbar.com The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Sports page 10 Spring sports 2015 coming to a close By Joe Bertolami & another sport,” said senior Paul Barbieri TJ Horgan. The BHS Spring Sports The girls tennis team Season 2015 is coming to captured the Middlesex an end, but the most import- Freedom League Champi- ant part for some of the the onship. Captain Eleni teams has just begun. Pesiridis noted, “To go un- The boys lacrosse team defeated in the league was qualified for the playoffs. an awesome way to end. As They clinched the Middle- for the state tournament, we sex League Freedom Divi- made a pretty deep run last sion Title, with a big win year so hopefully we can over Wakefield. The team do the same or better this started off 0-4, but quickly year.” turned their season around. BHS hosted the Divi- Senior Tom Surabian said, sion 3 State Relay Cham- “It’s been a really fun sea- pionship Meet on May 16. son. We have had some big D3 State Relay Champions show off their trophy. Photo courtesy of Coach Matt Carr. Three of the girls’ relay wins lately and are trying to to next season,” said coach losses were close, extra work over the course of boys tennis team noted, teams placed and the team achieve our goal of making Katey Sullivan. inning games that could the season, the record may “The highlight of our sea- tied for 6th overall. The a run in the playoffs.” With a few regular sea- have easily gone the other not be what we wanted it son was beating Melrose boys track and field team Coming very close to son games left, the softball way. “We had good team to be, but I am really ex- after we had lost to them were crowned D3 State making the state tourna- team made the tourna- chemistry. Next year the cited about the future. We earlier this season.” The Relays Champions. Both ment, the girls lacrosse ment. “The players have teamwill be even better be- have created a culture that team finished the season teams competed in the team had a record of 7-9. been working really hard cause of the culture that has is based on commitment, 12-4, splitting the league Middlesex League Cham- The team was led this year all season and are looking been established this year,” teamwork, unselfishness, with Melrose. “Overall, we pionship Meet May 19th at by captains Amanda Fla- forward to our first tourna- said senior Alex Heisler. responsibility and a loyalty saw players improve and Regis College. The boys herty and Grace Murphy. ment game,” stated assis- Coach Dan Hirsch echoed to one another. These are all step into unexpected roles, placed 3rd and the girls Their leading goal scorer tant coach Emily Bularzik. Heisler’s sentiments: “I just the components of a suc- but more importantly, we came in 4th overall. The was Tasha Boodakian. “I The baseball team fell want to thank the players cessful program.” gelled as a team and creat- girls also won the Mid- am so proud of the girls short of the making the and especially our senior Raphy DeCarlucci, a ed an fun atmosphere that dlesex Freedom League and I am looking forward playoffs, but four of their captains for all of their hard sophomore standout on the I’ve never experienced in Championship. Patriots take huge step back By Adam Jankowski backs Antonio Cromartie Buffalo Bills. The Bills and The New England Patri- and Buster Skrine. The Jets new head coach Rex Ryan ots are fresh off their fourth will now boast arguably pulled off one of the biggest Super Bowl in franchise the best trio at corner in the trades of the offseason, ac- history. That’s a fact. But whole entire league, as Re- quiring running back Lese- how they fare next season is vis and Cromartie both pre- an McCoy from the Phila- a hot topic of discussion. A viously have played for the delphia Eagles. McCoy ran plethora of head-scratching Jets. New York also traded for 2,926 yards in the past decisions by Patriots head for a top of the line wide re- two seasons and is con- coach and general manager ceiver in Brandon Marshall. sidered by many as one of Bill Belichick has left Patri- Although Marshall failed to the most agile backs in the ots fans wanting more from eclipse 1,000 yards receiv- game. This move solidifies this offseason. Although the ing this past season with the Buffalo’s run game, giving Patriots have the Brady-Be- Chicago Bears, he has had them a workhorse at the lichick duo and a history of over 1,000 receiving yards position they have so des- winning, fans may not see all years previous in his ca- perately needed. Between this team return next year to reer besides his rookie cam- McCoy and targets to throw the NFL’s biggest game, the paign. to like Sammy Watkins, Super Bowl. Another formidable op- Robert Woods, and Charles Of the many moves ponent in the AFC East will Clay, this will be a very sol- that were made, the most be the Miami Dolphins, id offense, one the Patriots questionable is certainly Image available http://terrordesigners.com/new-england-patriots-hd-wallpaper/new-england-patriots-super-bowl-champions/ who made a few big moves may struggle to handle next the unexpected reshaping to go back with the Jets, team declined Revis’s play- role. “Big Vince” was cut on both sides of the ball. Mi- season. of their secondary. One of where the All-Pro spent the er option making him a free by the Patriots to free up ami made perhaps the big- Buffalo’s defense is a the trademarks of the Patri- first six years of his career. agent, Browner’s option cap space, in other words, gest splash this offseason in whole other animal, as this ots’ season was their abili- He signed a 5 year, $70 mil- was turned down as well, to unsuccessfully re-sign signing Pro Bowl defensive unit accounted for thirty ty to be extremely flexible lion dollar contract to go making him available to main cogs of their roster. tackle Ndamukong Suh to a takeaways this past year, in the secondary, having to the Big Apple with $39 all thirty-two teams in the Wilfork signed a 2 year, 6 year, $116 million dollar the third most among de- cornerback Darrelle Revis million FULLY guaranteed. league. Shortly after this, $10 million dollar contract deal with nearly $60 million fenses in 2014. This team play one half of the field According to NFL.com, the Browner accepted a 3 year, with the Houston Texans, of that fully guaranteed. Al- poses a threat to the Patriots and blanket down one of Patriots offered in the mid $18 million dollar con- who already boast studs like though Suh will be making because of their potential the opponent’s best wide thirties in guarantees. Re- tract with the New Orleans Jadeveon Clowney and J.J. elite quarterback money, he balance on offense and their receivers. This flexibility vis reportedly favored the Saints, a team that is well- Watt, the 2014 NFL Defen- is arguably one of the most ability to keep opponents’ gave defensive coordinator Patriots in negotiations, but known around the league for sive Player of the Year. As havoc-wreaking defensive offenses off of the field. Matt Patricia the capabil- all along “never wanted to having little to no cap space valuable of a talent Wilfork players in the NFL. Tom The Patriots are still ity to play many different leave New York.” available. Many reporters was, his leadership may be Brady will not be having capable of winning the di- schemes and have free safe- Only a few players in the say that the loss of Revis a harder role to fill for this fun facing him twice a year, vision, but their journey to ty Devin McCourty play entire league can perform makes Browner expendable rather young defense. will he? Miami also traded Super Bowl 50 has become center field and patrol. This like Revis. As good as new because of scheme fit. Even Although these sign- for a wide receiver, acquir- much harder. With losses of strategy helped the Pats additions Bradley Flecther if Browner is not a good fit ings would have been nice, ing wide receiver Kenny Revis, Browner, and Wil- shut down star receivers and Robert McClain may for a potential new-look de- at least free safety Devin Stills from the New Orleans fork, this defense will have like Calvin Johnson, Bran- be for the Patriots, neither fense, the Patriots certainly McCourty was retained. He Saints. Stills has had two a lot to prove. The Pats have don Marshall, and Emman- of them are on the level of have room for a 6’4” physi- inked a 5 year, $47.5 mil- full seasons in the league gotten to the Super Bowl uel Sanders. Revis. The Patriots are a cal cornerback. lion dollar contract with the and just oozes potential; do before with a questionable However, this may not franchise that makes mil- As important as these Pats. This is a good signing, not be surprised if the Okla- defense (2011), but as their be possible next season. lions upon millions a year. two players were, perhaps but as the Patriots took a homa University product is divisional opponents get Why? Consider where Re- Undoubtedly, they had the the biggest loss of all was step back this offseason, the one of the best deep threats better, the AFC East title vis is playing next year. money to prevent this from the loss of defensive tack- three other teams in their di- in the NFL in three years. that has been seemingly The New York Jets. Not happening, but did nothing. le Vince Wilfork. Wilfork, vision took steps forward to Although these two handed to them as of late only are the Jets a division Brandon Browner, one a defensive captain, was take down the Super Bowl teams made many moves, will not be given over so team, but they’re a heated of the heroes in Super Bowl a huge locker room pres- champions. the team that will pose the easily. They can do it, but rival of the Patriots. Revis XLIX, was next to depart ence for the Patriots and Along with Revis, the biggest threat to the Patriots not without beating some bolted from the Patriots from the Patriots. After the took on a major leadership Jets also signed corner- in the AFC East may be the hard opponents. The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Sports page 11 The quest for Lord Stanley’s cup By Kyle Barry and Ryan O'Connor Playoffs thrill fans This season's playoffs have been fast, hard and exciting to watch. Three weeks ago, sixteen teams entered the playoffs, all hoping to win the Stanley Cup. There are currently four teams remaining in the hunt for the Stanley Cup, which are the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Anaheim Ducks. On April 30th, the 16 teams, who made the playoffs, faced off. In the East, the number one seed played the eighth seed, which was the New York Rangers vs. the Pittsburgh Pen- guins. The Rangers downed the Penguins in just five games, moving on to play the winner of the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders series. In seven games, the Capitals squeezed by the Islanders. The other series’ in the East were the Ottawa Senators vs. the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Detroit Red Wings. The Mon- treal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators in 6 games after winning the first 3 games. The Lightning defeated the Red Wings in 7 games in a series that could have resulted in either team winning. In the West, The first place team was the Anaheim Ducks, so they played the Win- nipeg Jets. The Ducks swept the Jets in four games. The St. Louis Blues played against the Minnesota Wild and the Wild upset the Blues and won in six games. The Vancouver Canucks played against the Calgary Flames, and the Flames also upset the Canucks by winning in 6 games. The Chicago Blackhawks played against the Nashville Predators, and the Blackhawks won in six games. LeBron James evades Joakim Noah in the Eastern Conference Semis. In the second round, the New York Rangers faced off against the Washington Capitals. Photo available at http://imgick.cleveland.com/home/cleve-media/width620/img/plain-dealer/photo/2015/05/14/17800481-mmmain.jpg The teams split the first two games, but then the Capitals won the next two, putting the By Spencer Sullivan and Ethan Pewu Rangers in a 3 games to 1 stranglehold. But the Rangers battled back and forced a game The NBA playoffs are nearing the end, and so far they haven’t failed to entertain. With seven. In game 7, the two teams needed overtime to decide the contest, but in the end, the three game winners in the second round alone, this year’s playoffs is one of the most en- Rangers pulled through on a goal by Derek Stepan in the first overtime. The Tampa Bay tertaining of the past couple of years. Lightning lined up against the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning won the first 3 games, After the Washington Wizards swept the Raptors in round one, John Wall suffered lost games 4 and 5, then won the sixth game to eliminat the Canadiens. a hand injury in game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals which set the Wizards In the West second round, the Ducks played against the Flames, and the Ducks won in back a lot. Despite Paul Pierce’s everlasting ability to come up clutch at the end of games, five games, easily moving past the Flames. The Blackhawks swept the Wild, winning all the Hawks proved to be too much for the young Wizards, beating them in six games. The four games. Cavaliers faced the Bulls and despite a very good effort from Derrick Rose and Jimmy Currently, the only two series left are between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Butler, the Bulls fell in six games allowing the Cavs to face the Hawks in the Eastern Bay Lightning as well as the Chicago Blackhawks against the Anaheim Ducks. Conference Finals. "The Rangers will beat the Lightning and go on to play against the Anaheim Ducks in The Clippers lost in seven games to the Rockets despite Chris Paul’s amazing game the Stanley Cup Final," predicted BHS sophomore Drew Metzdorf. winner in the first round against the Spurs in game seven and winning game one without The Lightning lead the best of 7 series 2-1 over the Rangers after a 6-5 overtime win their best player then going up 3-1 in the series. The Warriors beat the Grizzlies in six in Game 3. In the West, the Anaheim Ducks lead the series 2-1 after a win in Game 3 in games despite Stephen Curry’s struggles in games two and three advancing to the western Chicago. With just a few weeks left before the Stanley Cup Champion is revealed, it is conference finals to face the rockets. any of these teams’ championship to win. The remaining teams are the best in the league, “Definitely the most entertaining playoffs I have ever seen” said junior Griffin Sulli- and this will be the best series of games of all the playoffs. van. “The game winners put me on my feet, making me feel the pressure.” After a tight game one between the Warriors and Rockets, every basketball fan can tell this is going to be a nail biting series that could come down to the wire. Golden state barely came out with a win topping the Rockets by four despite a clutch three by Ariza to cut the lead at under the 30 second mark in the fourth quarter. The Cavs won game one behind 31 points from Lebron James and 28 from J.R Smith. The Warriors won game 2 by one point despite 38 points from James Harden to go up 2-1 in the series. All the great plays and game-winning shots have made the 2015 playoffs legendary. Many players involved are doing excellent. Paul Pierce has made an amazing playoff run, making great shots and fantastic plays. LeBron James, as usual, doesn’t disappoint on all aspects of the game, and has impressed many new fans. Steph Curry by hitting his shots, assisting many teammates, and bringing the tempo up is doing a fantastic job. As the playoffs come to an end, many fans would love to see some more nail-biting Ragners and Lightning in Conference Final action. Photo available at http://i.cbc.ca/1.3078528.1432006198!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/johnson-klein150518.jpg and exciting games. Red Sox midseason report: Contenders or Pretenders? By Matt Burnham of father time catch- games, and the bullpen is team has a lot of time to get There is hope, and for now, Two years removed ing up to him (he relied on too much. These it straight and come togeth- they are lucky they play in from a World Champion- turns forty years old guys are meant to pitch a er. They have too much tal- a division full of inconsis- ship seems like two centu- this November). Mike few innings a week; they ent and big name players to tency and no sure-fire con- ries based on the way this Napoli has been en- are not built to be depended be as mediocre as they are. tenders. team is playing, a quarter tirely unable to catch upon to eat up innings the way into the 2015 season. his stride this season. way they are forced to be- The offense is inconsistent Once one of the most cause of the rotation's poor BHS Class of 2015: and the pitching is highly feared hitters in this performance. Remember to live your life unreliable. The inibility lineup, he could not Sitting several games with the first rule of improv in mind: to sign Jon Lester this off- even hit a basketball under .500, the Boston Red Always start from “YES, AND...” season as he dashed off to with a tennis racket Wade Miley. Image from https://commons.wikimedia. Sox have been nothing but Congratulations from Mrs. Ford org/wiki/File:Wade_Miley_on_April_26,_2015.jpg the north side of Chicago at this point. Pablo a mediocre disappointment. and the Idle Hands Improv Troupe means the team has no one Sandoval was also a one or number two start- Nothing seems to be going to count on for a consistent, huge acquisition, but he has ers in this league, but none right. They seem to be a quality start. not produced the way fans of them have been good complete shell of the 2013 The offense has not hoped he would. His power enough to get the job done. World Series Champions. been as advertised. Hanley numbers are down. He was Nobody expected the Red In a passionate sports city Idle Hands Class of 2015 Ramirez was the highlight a great postseason perform- Sox pitching to be great, where baseball is arguably Tommy Bezreh acquisition of the Red Sox er for the San Francisco Gi- but fans expected that their the most valued of them TJ Horgan offseason. He got off to a ants but in the regular sea- offense would bail them all, the fans deserve bet- Pat Hoarty hot start and was the indis- son, he seems to be nothing out enough to contend in ter. Three rings in eleven putable leader of their start- more than a slightly above the American League East years is a sweet deal that Praveen Menon ing lineup. At one point, he average player. division. most fans would be lucky Brooke Hindle was leading the Majors in Rick Porcello, Clay Bu- The bullpen has been to have. But to have such Harrison Lane home runs and runs batted chholz, Wade Miley, and the lone bright spot. Alexi inconsistency over that pe- Becca Lerman in. That is not the case any- Joe Kelly all have earned Ogando, Junichi Tazawa, riod of time, including this Jesus Miranda more. He has cooled off, run averages of above four Matt Barnes, and Koji Ue- year, is unfair to the fans. and so has Dustin Pedroia, runs which is rather me- hara have been decent. Especially given they are who seemed destined for diocre in today's game, They have pitched well. a team with a high payroll “Success is not the result of spontaneous a comeback season after a where it has turned into a The problem is that the who drafts college pros- combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” rough 2014 campaign. Da- pitcher's league. All have starting rotation has trouble pects very well. Because it ~Reggie Leach vid Ortiz is showing signs the potential to be number pitching deep into baseball is still early in the year, the The Devil’s Spring 2015 Advocate Puzzles page 12 Guess Your Phone Number!! Popular Apps @ BHS By FunTricks By Lorig Jorekjian & Meenal Khandaker Step 1: Type the first three numbers of your phone number (Excluding the “1”; Example: 781-555-5555).

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