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INDEX Page 2 - PROM! True Blue, True Proulx! Female Focus By Craig Bonin Without a Date In June AHS will bid professionalism and the utmost out. Among other things Proulx before summer ends. Assistant Prom Expenses farewell to an outstanding fairness. She treats each and won’t miss about her work are Principal Mr. Richard Reynolds Page 3- BTW leader, a friend and a remark- every person with kindness, the long hours she puts in, many will not pursue the position. “I able character, our principal, generosity and above all, re- workdays last until 8 p.m., and am happy where I am,” he said. Blown Away Ms. Jackie Proulx. Edition 3 spect. worrying about the needs of a “Ms. Proulx has given Instant Messaging Following the depar- “Ms. Proulx has been high school, such as money, new 150 percent to our school and Page 4 - Entertainment ture to a middle school by her a valuable contributor to the teachers or a new building. has helped us make great Dominate Us All predecessor, Carol Martin, school. Her leaving will be a The past three years of progress in a variety of areas. Stuck in the Basement Proulx was signed as principal serious loss,” said science involvement with students, ac- She has been a pleasure to work in September of 2003, after an teacher Timothy Maynard. tivities, ceremonies, and friend- with, and I repect her total com- Who Killed Wellington interviewing process which in- “I think we will miss ships combined create a bouquet mitment to the ongoing efforts Page 5 cluded teachers, parents and to improve our school,” said Entertainment Part school district supervisors. Assistant Principal Jeff Deux Proulx was the assis- Newman adding, “I wish Ms. All “Loco-motion” tant principal at Durfee High Proulx a happy and healthy re- School before coming to tirement, which is a well earned Boys Night Out Attleboro High. “I was im- reward for her long career of Get Rich... pressed with the Attleboro hard work and dedication. Her Page 6 school system and the high energy and leadership will be Entertainment 3D school, so I was honored when difficult to replace.” It’s a Beautiful World... they offered me the job,” said “My main thing about Proulx. Proulx is that she was exactly Tuesdays with Morrie “Ms. Proulx came to what the school needed when This Lullaby this school just at a time of tran- she was hired. She brought a Beavis and Butt-head sition when we needed a strong strong leadership, a clear vision Page 7 leader. Her shoes will be hard and a caring personality,” said Entretenimiento to fill. I wish her luck in all her James Quaglia, Director of Ca- future endevors,” said Howard Mrs. Jacqueline Proulx - Attleboro High reer and Technical Education. Madagascar Levine (AKA Howie), who is “She’s very easy to re- You Can Never Have... also retiring. School Principal set to retire late to. We’ve had a lot of laughs Raw Aggressive Metal At age 55, Proulx saw Photo taken by: Craig Bonin in the past three years,” he M.U.R.D.E.R. the expiration of her 3-year con- added. Page 8 - Sports-ish tract as the ideal time to hang it her terribly. She has done so of memories in which Proulx Proulx is optimistic up and move on to different much for the school as far as cli- just can’t pick one flower over about our next principal. “I Faith in Freshmen things. “As a principal, I love mate, culture and setting us in a the other. “There are honestly would like to believe that my 2005 Captain’s Meeting doing what I’m doing, but I will positive direction. I know that too many to remember. Every- successor is going to be really Yeah Coelho! retire and do something else,” she is exited about retirement day brings on something new good,” she said. Page 9- FYI she said when asked if she and I hope she can truly enjoy and wonderful,” she said. “Ms. Proulx has been DCDS would consider another admin- it. She certainly has worked hard Despite her fast and very supportive of the deans, istrative position or a non-ad- over her professional career as forthcoming retirement, Proulx and I hope the next principal Asperger’s World ministrative position at AHS as an advocate for education and will work as hard as her first day will do the same,” said Dean Tri-M an alternative to retiring. deserves happiness and good on the job, with a hefty sched- Marrianne Ward. Page 10- LAWLZ “I am happy for her. health,” said science teacher ule awaiting her each morning. The seniors will be the English on the Tongue Anybody that can retire at 55 Karin Johnson. However, she has no last moves third and final class to receive Bank on It and enjoy life should do it. I “I’m very happy with to make as Principal, nothing their diplomas and shake their wish I could,” said Nancy her, she’s been the first princi- huge or out of the ordinary. “I’m hands with Proulx on graduation Webmasters Wanted Duffin, Proulx’s secretary. pal I’ve known and I’ve been going to work very hard to do day. “The class of ’06 is won- Page 11- Candy Art “I think that it’s fantas- very happy to work with her. my job well,” she said, adding, derful. I’m very proud to be Easter Egg Hunt tic that she will have all her time She cares a lot about her staff,” “Nothing special, and when the their principal. We’ll be moving AHS Art to herself, but I will miss her,” said math teacher Michael time comes I will hand the job on to the next step together. Page 12- Blue Moon... said English teacher Mike Brother adding, “I’m sorry to over.” They will always be special be- Lefevre. see her go. She is good at what As for a successor, no cause of that,” she said. The Burn Journals Proulx has displayed she does.” candidates have been named “Retiring is going to be Grease Lightening! all the true qualities of an out- With any position or yet. Meetings will take place this bittersweet. I love education. I Boys’ Tennis standing leader, handling each job, there are always things an spring and AHS’s next princi- love this school and I enjoy FAFSA and every task with prowess, employee would rather do with- pal should be on the job long coming here everyday,” said cont. on page 11 Keeper of Books Retires By: Kelli Reynolds After 15 years working ful around the library and she her, but it will give her an op- ing, Hebert plans on traveling as the librarian here at AHS, will bend over backwards to get portunity to travel. She has con- Mrs. Judy Hebert is retiring. waht you need,” said History of tributed a lot to edu- cont. on page 11 “Mrs. Hebert has been Attleboro teacher Ms. Diane cation within the sys- the heart of AHS for all the years Spatcher. tem. She will be she has been here,” said Physi- After working here for missed,” said Senior cal Education teacher Mrs. a couple of years, a new mas- Technology Special- Attleboro High School DaSilva. ters program for librarians at ist Mr. Ken St. Don. 100 Rathbun Willard After graduating from Bridgewater State College be- W h e n Drive AHS, Hebert attended Salem gan, which Hebert attended on asked why Hebert Attleboro, MA 02703 State College, where she gained nights, weekends and over the wanted to become a Phone: 508-222-5150 her teaching degree in history. summer. She received her mas- librarian, she said, “I Fax: 508-223-1579 Soon after, she was hired as a ters and state certification to be always wanted to history teacher here at AHS. Web Address:
Pricey Prom
Oh, Cinco de Mayo! By: Sharon Riley, Josh Dyer and Nicole Brouwer The junior prom, which is being held at Christina’s in Foxboro on May 5, 2006, is an event that students have looked forward to since their freshman year. It’s a time when both boys and girls get to dress up and look their best. Not everyone feels the same way about the prom though. Some will only go with a date, while others are happy just going with a group of friends.
Female Focus Without a Date By: Nicole Brouwer By: Sharon Riley
The prom is what girls usually have their hair done for be split with a date. They could In recent years it seems ers, which can be a simple trade look forward to during their jun- about $30 to $80. Then off to range between $35 and $100. that more people are going to off. ior year. Months of planning go the nail-salon where they spend All of these add up to the prom without a date, but in- “You won’t be tied into it, especially to find the per- another $30+ on fingernails and a grand total of between $300 stead with a group of friends. down with a date and you will fect dress with shoes and purse toenails. and $740. There is no pressure have more fun,” said Kirsten to match. Unfortunately perfec- On the way home, This cost shouldn’t this way about trying to impress Gay (11). tion can be very stressful. most make a pit stop at the discourage girls from attending a date by making sure the right Lauren Simpson (11) There the prom. thing is said, or worrying about said, “It’s less stressful. You are many ex- Though it’s ex- penses to be “Prom is already stressing me pensive, it equals thought about a great night that “You won’t be tied down with a before possibly out, and it’s three months the couple or in- date and you will have more spending huge away.” dividual will amounts of never forget. fun.” -Kirsten Gay money. The cost -Alyssa Walsh “I can’t wait of a beautiful for prom, it’s go- dress can range from $100 to flower shop for a boutonniere ing to be so much fun! But right “after” the prom. don’t have to worry about ev- $300. The perfect shoes to (the flower on a guy’s jacket). now I‘m worrying about how The draw back to go- erything your date is either do- match usually cost somewhere They cost between $3 and $10. I’m going to get all this money ing stag is buying your own ing or not doing. The only thing between $30 and $80. A purse, Transportation to the to pay for it.” said Stephanie ticket. The plus for the guy is you think about is how much fun to tie it all together, is about $20 prom could be the rental of a Harvey (11). having to only buy one ticket. you are having and how good to $40, this doesn’t include the limousine or a personal vehicle. Alyssa Walsh (11) Almost everything the food is.” jewelry, a shawl or event he tick- If a limousine is chosen, a group said, “Prom is already stressing else still has to be bought So both with or with- ets. of eight people can split the cost, me out, and it’s three months though. Girls end up not having out a date, have fun and enjoy On the day of the prom which would be about $50 each. away. I’m already thinking to buy a boutonniere and guys time spent with friends. Dance girls can be dismissed early to Pictures at the prom about the dress and how much end up not having to buy flow- the night away. get ready for the big night. They are another expenses, which can it’s going to cost.” Prom Expenses
By: Megan Lenhart These are examples of what a few seniors spent on their junior prom in 2005. Girl #1 Girl #2 Guy #1 Guy #2 Tuxedo/Dress: $215 $104 $100 $150
Shoes: $30 $35 Came with tux Came with tux
Jewelry: $50 $20 Didn’t wear jewelry. Silver Chain from brother. Hair, Nails, Tan- $140 $50 $10 $12 ning, Makeup:
Went to a friend’s $60 $80 $30 After Parties: house
Pictures: $30 $30 $40 $50
Flowers: $5 $18 Flowers free. Worked in $65 flower shop. Total Amount $470 $317 $230 $307 Spent: 2 Attleboro High School: Eagle’s Eye Winter 2006
AHS roof after severe January windstorm All storm damage photos taken by: Erin Brousseau Blown Away By: Erin Brousseau
On Wed., Jan. 18, a Cerone, all members of the the rubber roof was blown off. temporary roof is just a way of the results meet all state laws. large rain and windstorm hit maintenance team, were on top The original roof held strong, holding it down until we deter- “Usually the process is Attleboro knocking down trees of the roof. These six men, but the school still doesn’t know mine the extent of the damage. a lot more detailed, and will take and throwing down power lines. pulled tires onto the roof to try exactly how much of the roof Don’t take temporary in the a lot longer, but this is consid- Sadly enough, AHS didn’t go and weigh down the roof and was damaged. wrong way. This roof can last ered an emergency situation and without damages. prevent further damage. “We know the rubber up to two years. The crew did a it is being paid for through the During the storm an Parenteau said, “There roof was damaged, but we don’t very good job of assembling it.” city’s insurance agency, estimated 40 by 120 foot sec- was insulation flying every- know the extent of the damage In the spring Parenteau Richardson-Cuddy Insurance tion of the roof over the gym where and the wind was so yet. What happened was that plans on beginning the process Agency. hallway was torn off by violent strong. It was really dangerous the rubber roof folded over, but of building a permanent roof, The insurance agency gusts of wind. standing on top of the roof in until the spring, in approxi- but before they start the con- doesn’t have to write up adver- Jason Parenteau, the the middle of the storm, but they mately six months, we will not struction, there is a whole pro- tisements with specifications or Facilities Manager for the acted quickly and they did what be able to tell if water leaked cess of steps to be completed. search for bids like the school Attleboro School District said, they had to do. They did a re- under the roof and into the iso- First the school needs to assess system would normally have, to “The roof would have suffered ally great job.” lation causing more damage,” the damage. so this job will be done a lot much greater damages than it In 1962, the original said Parenteau. The school must bring quicker,” said Assistant to the did, if it weren’t for our mainte- roof structure was set up over For now, the school in at least three contractors to Superintendent for Business, nance crew. They were the real the gym hallway. Approxi- has relied on the workers of give estimates on the cost of fix- Carolyn Blackmar. heroes here.” mately 17-20 years later, a rub- Greenwood Industries Inc. to set ing the damage. “Don’t be scared,” The day of the storm ber roof was placed over the up a temporary roof. The tem- After the contracting said Parenteau, “the roof is very Dan Webb, Chuck Bradshaw, original in hopes of protecting porary roof will cost $8220 at company is chosen, the school steady and there are no chances Steve Woodward, Joe Allard, the structure and of steadying its completion. must adhere to state mandated of caving.” Ed Medeiros, and Frank the roof. During the storm, only Parenteau says, “The requirements and make sure that
Up close & personal: gym roof damage
Instant Messaging In Our World Today IM & Chat Room L8R Later* By: Kathryn DeTore Lingo LOL Laughing Out Loud AAK Alive And Kicking LTNS Long Time No See Many use instant mes- AHS. even know the person.” AAR At Any Rate OIC Oh I See saging as a quick way to com- Nicole Currier (10) When people are AAS Alive And Smiling OMDB Over My Dead Body municate. Kids today use online said, “I’m on the computer a lot. online constantly, users get use ADN Any Day Now OMG Oh My God talking all the time. Parents have I use instant messaging all the to the terms used during online AFAIK As Far As I Know OOO Out Of Order mixed feelings about it. time.” conversing. The lingo of online AFK Away From Keyboard P911 My parents are in the Michelle Greaves (12) Ryan Kalathas (12) talking benefits a person by not ATK At the Keyboard room said, “My parents think that be- said, “I use instant messaging, having to spell out full words. AFN All For Now POS Parents Over Shoulder ing on the computer and talking it’s cool.” Using instant messaging lingo in AOTA All Of The Above QT Cutie to people is a waste of time.” Many AHS students an English essay, though prob- BAK Back At Keyboard ROE Raising One Eyebrow Instant messaging is, use instant messaging as an easy ably not a wise thing to do. BBL Be Back Later SI Sarcasm Intended however, a fast and favorable communication tool. One fea- Mike Kummerfeldt BFN or B4N Bye For Now SN Screen Name way to chat. Sending pictures, ture that online talking includes (12) said, “I’m so used to the BRB Be Right Back SOMY? Sick Of Me Yet? and chatting with someone half- is the ability to talk to someone computer that I sometimes write BRT Be Right There STM Smiling To Myself way across the world is one of across the world. On the other the phrases from the computer BTW By The Way SWL Squealing With Laughter the many cool things about it. hand, the most common down- in my papers.” CON Call Of Nature THX Thanks When messaging, mul- fall of instant messaging is Frequently used terms CYA or CU See Ya or See You TIA Thanks In Advance tiple screens can be up at the strangers have access to your are “brb” and “bbl” which FWIW For What It’s Worth TTFN Ta Ta For Now same time. The most popular personal screen name and may means “be right back” and “be GTG Got To Go TTYL Talk To You Later* messaging program is AOL in- choose to talk to you. If users back later.” Here are a list of GTTL Going To TY Thank You stant messenger. There are also don’t know them, users frequent online terms provided The Loo UV Unpleasant Visual* others, known as MSN messen- shouldn’t respond. by
Dominatus is a local death or black progressive metal band out of All Dominatus songs are written as a whole band with everyone contribut- Weymouth, Mass., comprised of vocalist/guitarist Dan Griffin, guitarist John ing evenly. The lyrics are a different case. Dan tends to be the lyric writer for the DeChellis and drummer Pete DeChellis. band. “The CD that we are working on would be all my lyrics. So parents, all the Black progressive music evolved from thrash music. It includes dark or hate mail about the lyrical corruption of youth in Dominatus songs can be sent occult themes mixed while using complex musical structures. straight to me,” said Dan. The name Dominatus is Latin for domination or mastery. John said, “I Unlike most metal bands who write songs with no meanings but do it for had been listening to a lot of Pantera and the song “Domi- airplay or because it fits their image, all Dominatus songs nation” is the most brutal song ever.” have meanings. “I’ve never written a song that didn’t have a Dominatus has many influences. Some of these in- meaning. Sometimes it’s something that’s personal that maybe fluences include bands like Nile, Emperor, Vehemence, Hate others can relate to, other times it’s a metaphorical story used Eternal, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Nevermore, Metallica, to make a point,” said Dan. He added, “We aren’t just sitting Pantera, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, and around telling scary stories like some bands. You are sup- many others. So if any of these bands are favorites, then posed to come out of listening to the story and take some- check these guys out. thing with you.” Dominatus has been a band for nearly four years. Some music critics have said that metal music is be- The music that they play can be described as very intense, ginning to decline in popularity, but this is not what people melodic brutality. John said, “[It’s] the most intense style of involved with metal bands are saying. John takes a similar music that humans can produce.” stance when it comes to this statement. He said, “Not at all. I The style of Dominatus is unique for a band of this believe true heavy metal music is finally coming out from the stature. “We aim for a balance between incredible techni- wreckage of Nu-Metal and Grunge. The Headbangers Ball cality and intelligent melodies, always trying to do some- is back with good metal bands. I’ve noticed a lot more radio thing different to catch people’s attention,” John continued. The metal band stations dedicated to extreme metal and hardcore music. We In a way, music has played a big part in the lives of Dominatus go up from here.” the members of Dominatus. John explained, “To a certain If you want to listen to a metal band that will blow Picture from: http:// extent, I grew up listening to bands that planted the seed for your mind than Dominatus is for you. Their mix of different www.myspace.com/dominatus my musical future. My parents would always listen to Van styles of metal is what a true metal fan is desires. John said, Halen or Metallica, so I guess I was destined to be a rock “Dominatus is an eye-opener to those who surround themselves with happiness. guitar player.” Dominatus is the darker side of life that is always present as long as the brighter “Music has always been in my life. But I think that in the last five or so side is around. Darkness is around all of us; embrace both for eternal balance.” years, it has become a requirement. I need music like I need air,” said Dan. He added, “People should come see our shows so that they can tell their Before joining Dominatus, John was in two other bands with friends. friends that they have.” “We just played covers and jammed on Led Zeppelin all the time. We weren’t Recently Dominatus played at the New England Punk Goth Metal Festi- going anywhere,” he said adding, “Pete was never in a band until we asked him to val in Haverhill. John said, “It was awesome. The other bands were great and we fill in on drums after we kicked out a guitar player and put me on the instrument. had fun playing the show. Dan formed Dominatus when the band name was Iconoclast.” Although their music is not for everyone, there are certain people who When a band is started it is because every member enjoys playing that will like it. John said, “We believe music appeals to people in different ways. Drum- type of music. Most of the time each member brings their own musical tastes into mers will respect Pete for his percussive work, guitar players and vocalists will the music that they perform. John said, “I think a big reason why we work so well respect the music if they can see through the saturated guitars.” together is because most of our influences are the same, but Pete applies his drum- Dan added, “Not every music fan is going to appreciate it though. Some ming influences from bands like Symphony X and Arch Enemy, while I apply my people don’t understand metal. Ha! But if you are a true fan of music and how it progressive and classical influences that come from Dream Theater, Stevie Vai, is played, you should be able to enjoy the musicianship that is involved in our and Yngwie Malmsteen.” work.”
Stuck In the Basement Who Killed By: Chris Laureano Wellington By: Sharon Riley There are children in Halloween and Christmas, and But one day, his father Feb. 2006. The author hasn’t this world who start with either Charlie doesn’t know what any came outside to see him. In this written any other books but this In the novel The Curi- a good life or a bad one before of these words mean, let alone situation, Charlie learns how to one, although she did get the ous Incident of the Dog in the they grow up to be adults. This his last name. defend himself by telling his fa- New York Public Library Best Night-Time by Mark Haddon, a also applies to abused children. Before he ther that he is not Book For Teen Age 2005 defenseless dog, Wellington, is To exemplify this knew it, he was ruined. That is award for this book. murdered in the middle of the statement, a twelve-year old moved to a foster how he knew that The story also has a night. The first person to find boy goes through an abused life home with his fos- there would be no very powerful message, which Wellington is a fifteen-year-old in the story “The Boy From The ter mother, Mrs. more punishments is simply this: if you are an autistic neighbor, Christopher Basement” by Susan Shaw. The Harrigan, and his in the basement abused child, then try your best John Francis Boone. genre of this book is Children’s foster brother, and no more abuse to survive day by day, and Boone makes it his job books. Ambrose. During from then on. sooner or later, good things to act like a detective and find In this book, Charlie this time, Charlie The main will come. After this stage, out who killed Wellington. What Porter is kept locked in the tries to find a way character in this enjoy life to the fullest if there he finds out will change his life. basement by his father for pun- to forget his past story is Charlie, is an opportunity to start a new Christopher lives with ishment. While he is in the base- and begin a new and the setting is one. his father and goes to school in ment, he starts having spider life, but every once in different places. “The Boy From The England. The colors yellow and hallucinations, and every time in a while, he would At first, it Basement” is an enjoyment at brown, being touched and lying something would happen, he still have spider takes place in the any age, and it will keep you are all things Christopher hates. would see the spider near him hallucinations. basement of his coming back for more. It has He knows all the capitals of each in its normal size, or in enlarged He learns Book Cover house. Then, it what you expect of a story country and a lot of prime num- form. He soon started to be about life by learn- Picture from: goes on to the hos- about an abused child, as well bers. He doesn’t relate well to haunted by the spider halluci- ing new words, how
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Also be sure to Raw Aggressive Metal “I hope that people get to know how we feel By: William Brauneis mark any information not understood. as a whole in this world. We hope they can use our Then, you have to Recall and summarize Vile Order has been together for three years and music as therapy for themselves. Hell, our music is the information before putting it into your own is an “indie harcore” metal band out of the Chicago area. therapy for us,” said Yaga. words. This helps the memory while studying be- The band is comprised of vocalist Matt Yaga, guitarist Joe Vile Order has an EP entitled A New Be- cause it gives it extra thought, and it becomes more Hendrickson, bassist Gerald “Bud” Walsh, and drummer ginning. It is available for download at familiar. Matt Bloomquist. Faith in Freshmen By: Caroline Costello *Very rarely do you Linger in the gym a proved to be a non-issue as the find a freshman playing on a little longer to see two freshmen season began to take shape. varsity athletic team. making waves on the varsity “They call us ‘the freshmen’ or *Very rarely do you quad. Allie Kelley and Kelci ‘freshman,’ but we’re a close team,” Keene said. “We seem find a freshman starting on a Keene have been contributing like a closer team than the fresh- varsity athletic team. factors to AHS’s best season in seven years. men and JV teams.” *Very rarely do you According to them, it Starting the season 0- find two freshmen starting on a hasn’t been an easy road to 6 was difficult to deal with for varsity athletic team. travel, especially for a freshman. the freshmen who agreed that “My goal was to make that was their worst experience However, if one steps JV,” said Keene. “I was sur- of the season. into the AHS gym on any given prised when I was brought up “The best experience Friday night for the girl’s bas- [to varsity] because I didn’t ex- for me has been having the op- ketball games, odds are that they Allie Kelley, left, and Kelci Keene, right, in game pect it. It has been difficult to portunity to start and beating will find freshmen on the courts against AHS rivals BishopFeehan. adjust to the style of play and Feehan for the first time,” said playing varsity athletics. Photo taken by: Caroline Costello the up-tempo pace of the game.” Keene. Stroll in at about 5:30 Kelley, on the other Kelley agreed that p.m. and five freshmen will be hand, wasn’t worried about what beating Feehan was a highlight men allows them to get away Being young does has on the courts playing for the jun- team she’d be on. “I expected of the season but added, “I like with a lot. “The mistakes we its advantages. “We still have ior varsity squad. Jenna Costa, to be on varsity because I played being able to play with Molly make on the court are easily for- four years to play together and Brittany Reynolds, Kiara in summr and spring league but and Cherie.” given because we’re freshmen,” play under the same coach,” Gravel, April Cannata, and I was still nervous about how it Molly Oliver and said Keene. said Keene. “I’d like to become Cassie Santoro have helped would work out with the older Cherie Parisi, senior co-cap- “I don’t like being for- league champs and go deep into power the JV team over several girls,” said Kelley. tains, have likewise enjoyed given so easily,” Kelley said. “I the MIAA State Tournament and worthy opponents. The upperclassmen playing with the freshmen. want to be treated the same [as hopefully build up a good repu- “It’s fun having them the other girls] and I don’t want tation for the program.” were there, the workers for the on the team and we all seem to to be excused because I’m a As for Kelley’s look The 2005 Captain’s EAC had them take a quiz work really well together,” said freshman.” into the future she would like to Meeting about the league, seeing if they Oliver of the freshmen. “They Kelley went on to say, develop as an individual player By: Mike Kummerfeldt knew who won the conference have adapted well to playing at “I don’t think about being a and hopes the team can continue in different sports. Attleboro the varsity level.” freshman. It doesn’t cross my to perform well and make more The 2005 Captain’s was mentioned for winter track Both Kelley and mind, because to me, age state tournaments in the years Meeting was held in Fall River, and girl’s track as well. Keene agree that being fresh- doesn’t matter.” ahead. where all of the teams from the “It was different. I EAC met to have a good time met people from other schools and talk about their seasons. that I never thought I’d ever The captain’s from meet,” said Tyler Hathaway AHS left around 7:30 a.m. and (12), captain of winter track the meeting started about an and baseball. hour later, but overall the meet- This is the last year ing seemed to be a real success. that the EAC will be in exist- Many donuts were served and ence; all of the other schools drinks given out while the will have to find new confer- captain’s acclimated them- ences to enter to participate in selves. athletic events next year. The other schools that The EAC is shutting attended were Bishop Stang, down due to the fact that there Bishop Connolly, Bishop are so many different division Feehan, Somerset, and schools in the same league, Dartmouth. Seats in the meet- which causes disadvantages to ing were randomized so every- certain schools. one sat with people who they Attleboro will be en- had never met. tering the Old Colony League, “It was a good time, I joining schools like Taunton, met some new people and free Marshfield, and Bridgewater/ food is always a plus,” said Raynham. Kyle Bouley (12), a captain of All three of these golf and winter track. schools are in Division I, just While the captains like AHS. Freshmen Allie Kelley and Kelci Keene Photo taken by: Caroline Costello Coelho Middle School honored former Coelho graduates, now AHS seniors, for their outstanding work in receiving the Abigail Adams Scholarship. Students qualified through proficient and advanced MCAS scores. They took the MCAS during their sophomore year. The Abigail Adams Scholarship offers free tuition to any state school with well-maintained grades throughout college semesters. Photos taken by: Caroline Costello -Jackie Kelly 8 Attleboro High School: Eagle’s Eye Winter 2006 DCDS By: Lidia Banushi and Kathryn DeTore In The Asperger World Driver’s Choice Driv- DCDS has a $17,000 simula- By: Chris Laureano ing School (DCDS) is a driving tor in the building that can be school that has been open to the used as both an automatic and In this world, people are Ms. Ann Zmudsky, the Aspergers were grueling be- public since 1995. Mike Watters a standard. The simulator different and sometimes they Student Services Coordinator at cause normal things such as has been the class Instructor of helps prepare students for don’t understand how other AHS’s Special-Education Of- speaking, reading, and listening, DCDS for 11 years. road lessons. fice said, “To know couldn’t be mastered until after “I truly care about do- For new driver’s insur- whether a child has my fourth birthday. The results ing this, it’s not just my job, it’s ance is extremely expensive. Aspergers or not, chil- of overcoming this were miracu- my passion to make driving With low-income jobs, insur- dren as early as age lous. easier and safer for my stu- ance can be difficult to afford. two, start having diffi- My special-education dents,” said Graduating from culties with speaking, teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Kennedy, Watters. DCDS takes 10 social development and used to work at Attleboro High Watters percent off car in- the usage of their gross School when kindergarten gives his per- surance for three motor skills. classes were here around ten sonal cell years. “When the par- years ago. phone and Students ents notice this, they go She taught me how to house number who attend, or did to the school or to their talk and to use manners. My to every stu- attend the school Mrs. Donna Dunn, Nurse doctors, and say that parents were proud of me as my dent who has have their opin- Practitioner their child is not devel- progress continued. I’m thank- taken his class. ions and outlooks oping.” Photo taken by: Chris Laureano ful for what my teacher did for Drunk driving on their experi- Zmudsky contin- me. The causes many Mike Watters ences at DCDS. ued, “How- accidents that DCDS Instructor B r i a n n a people behave and why they act ever, it does not always lead to deaths. that way, especially when there mean that they will Photo taken by: Lidia Jolaoso (10) said, In the past Banushi “I’m very happy are people who have Autism. have Aspergers. They Watters has with my experi- The most common form of Au- might have something lost students because of drunk ence at the school and I think tism is Asperger Syndrome. different, such as driving. that it’s very helpful towards Asperger Syndrome is a ADHD (Attention “I will personally pick getting my permit and license.” neurobiological disorder Deficit Hyperactivity a student “ I named by a Viennese physician, Disorder).” up myself c h o s e Hans Asperger, who discovered Mrs. Donna no matter D C D S it in 1944. Dunn, the Nurse Prac- the time because I People with this disability have titioner at AHS said, or day, h e a r d trouble with language and com- “Usually there are no r a t h e r f r o m munication skills, difficulties physical symptoms for than lose f r i e n d s with transitions and changes, Asperger Syndrome, a n oth e r that it re- and prefer things to stay the only behavioral ones, s t u d e n t ally does same. They often have obses- and there is no medica- Ms. Ann Zmudsky, Student because help you sive routines and are overly tion given for this dis- of drunk learn the sensitive to sounds, tastes, ability. People with Services Coordinator driving,” Mike Watters and Students safety of smells, and sights. Aspergers usually get Photo taken by: Chris Laureano s a i d Photo taken by: Lidia Banushi d r i v i n g According to the help from pediatricians and best part is looking back at my Watters. and that it Asperger Syndrome website, it counselors.” experiences and realizing how The most popular time is close to home,” said Jolaoso. wasn’t until 1994 that Asperger She continued, “You can much progress was made. How- to attend DCDS is during school Shivangi Patel (10) Syndrome became more com- easily tell that someone might ever, I learned that Aspergers vacations or in the summer time. said, “ I liked the visuals and mon and was recognized by have Aspergers by the way they cannot be cured, but I can learn On school vacations classes actual teaching rather than just parents and professionals act more than by the way they how to cope with it and become start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. reading on how to drive.” Webmasters Wanted By: Corey Bush Currently at AHS out for the Attleboro Public said. there are two webmasters, School’s website. “The hardest part is Mallory Gwynn (12) and Matt The school’s current when we don’t know what we Sullivan (12). Their job is to webmasters were approached are doing and we have to fig- Bank sign in AHS lobby work on the district and AHS about the job a year ago, ure it out for ourselves, because Photo taken by Meghan Lenhart web site, to keep it up-to-date, Gwynn during her tech draw- neither of us had prior experi- under the supervision of Ms. ing class, and Sullivan in his ence working on web sites,” said Sullivan. M.U.R.D.E.R. cont. from page 7 The two positions for 2. How can I make other students interested and understand next year are still open. It’s a the information? full year course and require- The final step in M.U.R.D.E.R is to go over and Re- ments include web design view the material you’ve covered. You should review the strate- knowledge and currently being gies that helped you understand the information and remember it in the eleventh grade. to the next time. “Dependability, tech- If you follow this study pattern, you will find yourself able nology knowledge, and being to concentrate better and notice a huge a huge improvement in Current Webmasters: Matt able to work independently are your grades. Sullivan and Mallory Gwynn the most important characteris- Information from True Blue, True Proulx Keeper of Books Retires cont. from front page cont. from front page with her husband in their RV for helping hand. I don’t know how Proulx. a good deal of time next year. we are going to get along with- “I also enjoy work- “I’m ready for new out her,” said Journalism teacher ing with students and col- challenges and to do more trav- Ms. Adeline Bee. leagues. However, I’m look- eling,” she said. “I really have enjoyed ing forward to doing things I “I’m nervous, scared, op- working with the faculty and can’t do with this job because timistic and looking forward to staff here at AHS. I will always my position takes a lot of time new challenges, but I don’t like have wonderful memories of my and work,” she added. change,” she added. years at AHS as a student and To the junior class, faculty member,” Hebert said. the faculty, the staff and the “Mrs. Hebert is one of rest of the student body, the best librarians I have ever Proulx has these final words come across in all my years of to say. teaching. She knows everything “I’m going to wish and is always there to lend a everybody well. I know you are going to carry on the tra- Mrs. Proulx shaking AHS mascot’s hand. dition of Attleboro excel- lence. I know you will con- Photo taken by: Officer Bob Hale tinue to foster Blue Pride.” Annual Easter Egg Hunt By: LeAnne O’Regan because I like to see all the chil- Every year, the Greater boxes of eggs that you had to dren chase after the eggs. Attleboro Leo Club hosts an fill. I think we filled 20,000 eggs Some of the kids even try to Easter egg hunt in Capron Park. over about six weeks. The hard- sneak under the boundaries to Months are spent in preparation est part was not eating the get at them. They’re so cute,” for the event. candy. said second year Leo Club This year, the 77 Leo “The Easter Egg Hunt Club members are filling 18 was fun. The little kids were so member Amy Caine. thousand eggs. The hours spent excited, we had to hold them This year, DJ Nate preparing are worth the mere Adams will entertain the crowd five minutes Attleboro’s youth along with the photogenic Leo Advisor Judy Hebert with over 6,000 spend hunting for the eggs. Tweety and Sylvester who are filled eggs. regulars at the event. The event, to be held All photos taken by: LeAnne O’Regan on Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. Instead of just having is for children aged 1-5, who traditional wrapped candy, the will begin on the lower field, eggs will be filled with a pot- and children aged 6-10 who will pourri of little toys, thanks to begin on the upper field after the Filled Eggs Oriental Trading. Pieces of pa- first hunt has ended. per will be inserted sporadi- Fifty or more Leo back. There was a sea of pastel cally into the eggs, advising Club members have consis- plastic eggs and it took us an children to visit a “present tently attended bi-monthly hour to lay them down, but they table.” meetings. Beginning in March, were gone in 30 seconds.” Longtime Leo Club weekly meetings will Along with the filling of advisor, Librarian Judy Hebert, be held in preparation eggs, members collaborate on explained that “The suc- for the egg hunt. letters that are to be sent to stores cess [of the Egg Hunt] Former Leo such as Walgreens, CVS, Stop n’ always depends on the Club member Mel- Shop, and most importantly weather.” issa Campbell Walmart. This is done to receive The rain (11) said, donated candy or discounted date is sched- uled for Satur- “There were prices. Almost 20,000 eggs are to be filled this year. boxes and “I think it’s a fun event day April 8. 11 Attleboro High School: Eagle’s Eye Winter 2006 Grease The Burn Journals By: Lacey Binns By: Erin Brousseau The school musical Heather Brown (12), and Rachel The Burn Journals is an measured by his levels of dis- season is upon us, and this year O’Donnel (11) will play “The autobiography by Brent comfort and comfort, which the AHS auditorium will be pink ladies” while the male sub Runyon, about lighting himself change daily. His days range filled with the animated music leads known as The Burger Pal- on fire in a suicide attempt. from the excruciating pain of of Grease. ace Boys will be played by Joe Contributing Runyon writes this book with having bandages removed and Leadership of the mu- Lafebvre (12), Ryan Ramon Acre Staff: such genuine honesty that it surgeries done, to the happiness sical has changed this year. The (10), Andrew Trott (10), and pulls readers into his world and he feels when he tastes ice cream director will be Chorus teacher Ricky Fernandes (12). Debbie Aderinto makes them part of his recov- for the first time in several Mr. Gary Hyman. Producing “This show brings to- Lindia Banushi ery weeks. the show is band teacher Mr. gether a lot of different people Lacey Binns In 1991, 14-year-old The story also examines Jonathan Munroe and choreog- who would normally not have the Craig Bonin Brent Runyon came home from the deep feelings of guilt raphy for the play chance to work to- Alicia Booth school, doused his bathrobe in Runyon feels towards his fam- will be done by the gether. Hopefully William Brauneis gasoline, put it on, and lit a ily. Runyon’s apologies to his Mr. Christopher Val- the show will at- Erin Brousseau match. parents and to his brother Craig, entine. tract the attention Nicole Brouwer He suffered third degree who discovered Brent immedi- “I think the of younger people Corey Bush burns over 85 percent of his ately after the incident, are heart show is going well who don’t usually Melissa Campbell body, and spent the next year wrenching in their sincerity and so far. We have a attend musicals,” Caroline Costello recovering in hospitals and re- in their pure innocence. When great cast and crew said Brown. Andrea Courchesne habilitation centers. During that his wounds begin to heal, and I’m looking for- The original The show is Kathryn DeTore year of physical recovery, Brent’s thoughts turn from the ward to a great Grease set in the late 1950s Josh Dyer Runyon began to question what present to the future as he un- show,” said Hyman. at Rydell High. It’s Brittany Jordan he’d done, and how he felt as easily makes plans to return Grease will open in the story of a romance and re- Jackie Kelly Mike Kummerfeldt he took on the complicated jour- home and re-enter high school. the Robert H. Bray Auditorium bellion between Sandy and ney from a near-death experi- on, Friday April 7 at 7 p.m. and Danny, two high school students, Megan Lenhart Despite the dark sub- Chris Laureano ence back to high school, and ject the book addresses, this is Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m. and their group of friends, The from thoughts of suicide back to Tickets are $7 and may be pur- Pink Ladies and the Burger Pal- Leanne O’Regan an emotional and powerful Shaeleen Perreault a normal, emotionally happy chronicle of Runyon’s journey chased at the door. ace Boys. Kelli Reynolds life. to heal himself physically and Hannah Simmons The more popular form Some may think that this mentally. This book expresses (11) will be playing Sandy the of Grease is the 1970’s movie Sharon Riley book is just another suicide female lead. (She played Laury staring John Travolta and Olivia hope, celebrates life and pro- Editors: story, but it’s not. Runyon, the lead in Oklahoma last year). Newton John. vides an opportunity to slip in- Craig Bonin rather them focusing on why he Newcomer Shawn Robichuad Catchy music, great side the world of a survivor with William Brauneis tried to commit suicide, focuses a unique perspective. (12) will play Danny, the male dance performances and an en- Erin Brousseau on the challenge of survival, in- The Burn Journals is lead. thusiastic ensemble are the high- corporating details of his day- deeply emotional and at points, “This show is wicked lights of this high-spirited musi- Layout: to-day experiences in the hos- somewhat graphic, so it should fun to do, I’m so glad I got the cal that will have the audience Erin Brousseau pital and later in a rehabilitation be read by mature readers, but chance to be in it,” said singing along in no time. Leanne O’Regan Robichad. center. it is a book of inspiration for any Picture from: http:// Advisor: Danielle Cameron images.google.com/ At the beginning of the young adult. Ms. Adeline Bee (12), Lauren Bamford (10), images?q=musical+%2B+grease& book, the time that passes is hl=en&btnG=Search+Images Printing: Graphic Comm. Department n a d r FAFSA o J y n By: Caroline Costello a t t It’s March. The college application and other records of money earned, student’s i r B process is over, right? Wrong. There is yet an- and parent’s Federal Income Tax Return for the : y other form that must be filled out. Students and year prior, untaxed income records, and any in- b n parents alike quickly learn that applying for vestment records one may have. e k a financial aid is as complicated if not even more However, with the application often t o complicated than applying to the colleges them- completed between January and April, it re- t o h selves. quires waiting around for all the documents to P FAFSA or Free Application for Fed- become available. Dipankar Gogoi (left) and Eric Nguon (right) eral Student Aid is required by many colleges While the document allows families Boys’ Tennis in order for the student to be considered for to estimate their income, it later must be made financial aid. FAFSA is used to determine a exact following completion of current tax By: Brittany Jordan family’s EFC or expected family contribution. forms. The first game against Bishop Feehan High School is on In other words, FAFSA decides how For families that have had significant April 4, and AHS Boy’s Tennis captains Eric Nguon (12) and much money families are expected to pay for fluctuations in income, it is recommended that Dipankar Gogoi (12) are looking forward to this upcoming season. college. Colleges determine financial need by they do not estimate income but rather they According to Nguon, the best part of playing is the compe- subtracting the EFC from the cost of atten- complete their taxes. Completing one’s taxes tition. He’s been playing for four years and is hopeful that this sea- dance. usually does not occur until late March or early son will turn out well. Unfortunately for families, the EFC April. It is an added complication to an already “Practice a lot if you want to reach my level,” said Gogoi. is usually higher than what they truly can af- difficult application process. He plans to continue with playing tennis after high school gets out. ford. This leaves families to try and find other Once the application is finally com- sources of aid such as outside scholarships. pleted, it takes several weeks for schools to re- Boys Tennis Schedule: Upon receiving the FAFSA applica- ceive the information and even longer for them April 4 – At Bishop Feehan H. S. at 3:30 p.m. tion, colleges put together the financial aid to complete the aid package. April 6 – Home against Somerset H. S. at 3:30 p.m. package in an effort to cover the costs that the Thus, it is recommended students and April 8 – At New Bedford H. S. at 10:30 a.m. families are deemed unable to cover. The pack- parents file the application as soon as possible April 10 – Home against Coyle Cassidy H. S. at 3:30 p.m. ages consist of grants, loans and work studies. after it becomes available on Jan. 1. April 11 – At Durfee H. S. at 3:30 p.m. The application is often a hassle to For more information visit