2 October 31, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Opinion The Town Crier asked Patriots how they feel about NFL football player Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the opinion is of Pastor Allen Joyner, National Anthem to protest of Alabama.He said, “If you don’t racial injustice. Below are some Standing Up want to stand for the national an- of their responses: them, you can line up over there by the fence and let our military “I think that Colin Kaepernick Without personnel take a few shots at has the right to speak out for his you since they’re taking shots freedom of opinion and if he for you.” While honoring our wants, he can continue to kneel Standing At All during the anthem. But if I was an athlete, I wouldn’t kneel “Although the way Kaepernick down because I would respect “O say, does that star-spangled ban- our wonderful army that fghts ner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and and his followers are protesting for us.” the home of the brave?” The words of our —Eli Ghodooshim, 7th Grade National Anthem have flled up stadiums is controversial, racial injustice with patriotism for many years, but in 2016, and profling are problems that “I don’t believe he is disre- the United States looks a little less hope- cannot be overlooked in our specting the country, but he’s ful. Athletes have been using the singing of trying to prove a point. All lives the anthem as an opportunity to protest the country anymore.” matter. There should be an- racial inequality that has been fooding news other way of protesting besides reports. kneeling. All he means is for NFL football player Colin Kaepernick military for serving our country is important, good.” and other athletes are raising awareness of standing during the National Anthem at sport- —Kyle Grassl, 8th Grade police shootings and other controversial ing events isn’t really necessary. According to events by kneeling for the National Anthem Mark Clague, an expert on “The Star Spangled “We have been talking about at games, instead of standing for the fag. Banner,” playing the anthem at games “defnes this in Mr. Alpert’s class. I feel When asked why he was doing such an act, sports as patriotic.” In other words: it’s good like we should respect what Kaepernick declared, “I’m not going to propaganda. Colin Kaepernick is doing. It’s stand up to show pride in a fag for a country Although the way Kaepernick and his a peaceful protest and some that oppresses black people and people of followers are protesting is controversial, racial people just don’t understand color…There are bodies in the street and injustice and profling are problems that can- that. The police force is taking people getting paid to leave and getting not be overlooked in our country anymore. the lives of young innocent away with murder.” So if one athlete can kneel to prove that racial African Americans. I feel like However, many people are offended inequality is wrong, we should at least hear we need to respect what Colin by these televised protests. One extreme him out. And if this gesture can start a move- Kaepernick is doing because it ment to erase discrimination in our country for is not hurting anybody.” good, that is truly bigger than sports. —Zaki Falls, 8th Grade —Madison Liberman “My thought on the matter is that I do agree with his reasons, but I don’t think it was right for him to sit out for the National Anthem at a football game. His intentions were understandable in my opinion because equal- ity is very important and it’s not right that people are being harmed, sometimes even killed. Everyone should be treated with respect, and although there are instances where the harm was not intentional...I feel like this issue should not be taken Photo: Evan Grochola lightly.” —Miranda Schriver, 8th Grade October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3

TALKING HEADS Should the school year start after Labor Day like it used to?

“I think there is a reason that school starts when it does. It’s a scheduling thing. However I would like school to start after Labor Day, but that means that it would have to end later, so I’m kind of on the fence about it.” —Ms. Grayson

“No. I don’t think that we should start after Labor Day. We should start the frst semester before Labor Day and end right before winter break. It’s hard to come back and take fnals after three weeks of TOWN CRIER POLL vacation.” —Ms. Esparza

Which presidential candidate “I think school should start after Labor Day because it fnally starts to cool down in do you prefer? September. August is still a summer month. Therefore, it is still hot. It is no fun being stuck Hillary Clinton Donald Trump Neither/No Opinion in a hot classroom all day.” –Charlotte Osterman

46% 23% 31% “School should not start after Labor Day. I like the A poll of 6th, 7th and 8th grade homerooms was conducted by way it is now. The frst semester starts in August Madison Liberman on Oct. 20, 2016 after the fnal debate. and ends at the end of the year, December. The winter break will be speant for family and a time to recharge and not on grading papers and doing VOLUME 61, ISSUE 1 homework and projects.” –Ms. Combis

“I do like that the semester ends when we leave for Published by and for the students of winter break. It makes it easier for students to start Paul ReveRe ChaRteR Middle fresh with a new semester upon returning from SChool and Magnet CenteR winter break.” –Mr. Valerio 1450 Allenford Avenue Los Angeles, California 90049

Editors: Neyla Maher, Paige Snepp, Dylan Tzung “Absolutely! Labor Day has always symbolized Member of the National the end of summer as we used to know it. Also, Scholastic Press Association Faculty Advisor: Mr. Wechsler the heat of August is an issue.” —Mr. Anderson (1) Patriots pick up their iPads in Town Hall. Photo: Evan Grochola (2) Mr. Iannucci with 8th graders in “I think that we should start school after Labor the Quad. Photo: Yael Berukhim Day because its still summer when we start school (3) “Twins” Ms. Clark (left) and Ms. now, instead of starting school in fall. When we Hernandez. Photo: Gunnar Greve start school now, it is too hot.” (4) Yagi, the goat, is in the driver’s –Eli Ghodooshim seat at the farm. Photo: Justin Shafa (5) Minoah (left) and Conner play “No. Now that we’ve switched to starting school trumpet. Photo: Khadija Aghazada before Labor Day, it would take too much money (6) Isaias (left) and Logan take a and resources to switch back. All the planning and selfe in Rome. Photo: Isaias Alegria adjustments that would have to be made would (7) Lucas shows off his Adidas not be worth starting school after Labor Day. ” sportswear. Photo: Justin Shafa –Mr. Amos (8) Layla (left) and Anaya look like superheroes. Photo: Asher Saven Interviews and layout by Ethan Hamid 4 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

The Fresh New Teachers of Revere By IRIS BERMAN commented. Mr. Sanders has also surfed for over 40 years Dr. Tautkus Last year Revere had many which has taught him many teachers leave the school for re- concepts and lessons related tirement or other oppurtunities. to Earth Science. He has been This means new teachers have teaching and working in school been brought into the Revere administration for 23 years. He world. Usually, it is the students thinks Revere is a large school, that have to adapt to Paul Re- with a professional and dedicat- vere, but this year seven new ed staff. teachers will have to get used to Ms. Hubbard the rules and ways of Revere. Mr. Sanders family and I cannot wait for the Mr. Alpert is a new sixth Mabashov took me around in a years ahead,” he said. grade English/history teacher. golf cart,” she said. Ms. Hub- Revere has also added a He received his teaching cre- bard’s father was a mathemati- new music/band teacher: Dr. dential at CSUN. Mr. Alpert frst cian, and he groomed her to see Tautkus, who went to USC. His math everywhere in everyday frst impression of Revere is life. that there is a lot of positive en- ergy and everyone wants to help Mr. Alpert Ms. Wright has just joined the Revere staff as an English/ each other succeed. “There’s history teacher. She received an a specialness to being able to undergraduate degree in Eng- communicate through music. It lish at UCLA, and she ended Mr. Bilek is another new brings out the fun side of most up loving the school so much teacher this year at Revere. He people,” he said. she worked there for ten years. attended college at UC Santa Another addition to the staff Barbara, which sits right on the this year is Mr. Krizman. He has beach. Mr. Bilek says that the students at UC Santa Barbara described Revere as “profes- were very passionate about their sional, fast paced, and friendly.” soccer team and everyone would He also said, “There are so many turn out to watch them play. He working parts, it’s very differ- has always had an interest in the ent from the elementary school Ms. Wright ideas and theories explored in world.” He believes that writ- math and science. “Plus, who ing is a skill set students haven’t doesn’t love a fun science ex- been properly taught about, so periment?” he asked. Mr. Bilek Mr. Krizman he chose to teach English to give says he is lucky to be working it to his students. Ms. Wright has also worked as at a school like Revere. “The an eighth grade homeroom, and Another new addition to the a store operations manager, digi- students are excited to learn and also teaches special education Revere staff is Ms. Hubbard. tal content coordinator, travel the teachers really love what classes. He chose to teach spe- She is a new sixth grade math/ agent, stage manager, and foor they do. This school is one giant cial education because he loves science teacher. Ms. Hubbard manager. She loves books and working with students who real- attended Illinois Wesleyan Uni- she hopes that some of her love ly need extra help. Mr. Krizman versity, and competed on their for literature is shared with her went to Lewis and Clark Col- basketball team. Then, she went classes. “Revere is a lovely lege, where he studied history. to Columbia College, and re- school with a diverse and friend- Mr. Bilek “I had the best time of my life at ceived a degree in fne arts. Af- ly population of both students college, making friends from all ter this, she worked in the flm and staff,” Ms. Wright said. over the world,” he said. His frst industry for ffteen years. “Re- Mr. Sanders is a new sixth impression of Revere is that “it vere is a positive learning envi- grade math/science teacher. “I is a beautiful campus, with lots ronment on a really big campus. love problem solving and know- of students and awesome admin- The campus is so big that Ms. ing how the world works,” he istrators.” October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 New Faces from Other Places Brand new 7th and 8th grade Patriots share their thoughts about adapting to Revere’s campus

BY ALIYA GOVINDRAJ has varsity sports.” Sofa added. their goals for this year. “One of Paul Revere rolls out the red Laila Tehrani spoke up saying, my goals is to get good grades carpet for hundreds of new stu- “We can do more in P.E. because and make a lot of new friends,” dents every year. Most of these the yard is a lot bigger than the Cate explained. Other students new Patriots are sixth grad- one at my old school.” shared their excitement for im- ers, ready for their frst year of Hitsory and science are very proving on sports, mile times, middle school; however there is popular subjects among the new and school subjects they had a modest amount of new seventh stuents at Revere. “I am really previously struggled with. “ My and eighth graders. As a new sev- excited for history and science, goal this year is to get better at enth or eighth grader of Revere, one of my goals is to get good math and volleyball,” Ava said. adjusting is a strenuous process grades,” said seventh grader Coming to a new school can attributed to Revere’s large stu- Cate Landis. Contrary to Cate, be unnerving but imagine com- dent body. Eighth grader Yael Charlie shared, “I am excited ing to a new country. Twins Lila Berukhim commented, “I was for Journalism and English this and Levi Strasser, new to the very nervous about the size. My year. I love writing and express- U.S. from Germany, explained old school only had 350 people ing my creativity…” Laila Teh- what this was like. Levi shares, in total and to switch to a school rani commented, “I’m excited “In Berlin I could always go with over 2,000 is a big change.” Charlie Capp agreed, saying he was “blown away” after learning the amount of kids at Revere. Coming to a new school can be German twins Lila and Levi at a diffcult experience especially their lockers. Photo: Paige Snepp without one’s friends. Sofa Can- ter, a new seventh grader, shared “In Germany we didn’t have her opinion. “I was very nervous the same periods each day. Our about making new friends since school started at 9:00 a.m., and most friend groups have already ended at 3:45 p.m.” Levi shares ‘Clicked’.” These nerves were his goals for this year. “This shared by Cate Landis another year I mostly want to improve new Patriot who said, “I was also my behavior. In Germany I got nervous about making friends.” distracted easily which put my Many of the students inter- work habits grade down a bit.” viewed were also eager to start Both the twins shared their en- P.E., “My old school didn’t have thusiasm for the year to come very good sports and this school Astrid and Gabriel Hannah stand in front of the British fag in Mr. Full- and its exciting prospects. ing’s class, showing their patriotism for England. Photo: Aliya Govindraj Astrid and Gabriel Hannah are new to Revere from England. for Mr. Marino because history anywhere at anytime. I could go Gabriel gives a foreigner’s per- seems really fun in his class and skating after school without call- spective on the upcoming elec- Ms. Combis’ class seems like it ing my mom or doing all of that tion. “I don’t really know Don- is going to be fun, educational, complicated stuff.” He also ex- ald Trump but I don’t like him and helpful for high school.” plained the difference between at all. He is very rude to people Many of the students are also ea- politics in Germany and the U.S. who interview him.” His sister ger to pursue their electives. “I “There are about 50 different agrees, saying she doesn’t know am excited for yearbook because parties. Every four years there many people that support him. at my old school the yearbook is an election, similar to the U.S. Astrid adds, “ I was most excited elective wasn’t very serious and The party with the most votes about being in a totally different now I’m excited to take it more gets to choose a president, who place and a brand new school. seriously and make an awesome we call the Bundeskanzlerin.” There are so many things to do yearbook,” Yael remarked. Ava Lila agrees with her twin saying, here that aren’t even possible Hurvitz shares Yael’s excite- “In Germany someone like Don- to do in England. The school ment. “There are so many activi- ald Trump would never be able seemed like it was going to be ties that I couldn’t do at my old to become president, because in very different and scary. But school. Like the journalism elec- Germany you have to have been now I have loads of friends and tive, the music department, and working for the government for that has helped me feel not so Natalie Capp writing in Mr. Roig’s there was no farm.” years.” She also explained how out of place and more comfort- english class. Photo: Aliya Govindraj The new students also shared their school schedules worked. able.” 6 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Test Results Turn Heads By NEYLA MAHER Most scores for Revere stu- explained, “they provide an op- dents fell within the two highest portunity to measure the skills Taking tests is known to ad- levels, but as the charts below il- of all students against the same vance a student’s knowledge, lustrate, the same cannot be said academic standards in the same as well as improve their prob- for many other schools through- way, and results provide infor- lem-solving and critical think- out LAUSD or the State of Cali- mation schools can use to im- ing skills. For the frst time, fornia overall. prove teaching and learning.” the Common Core tests that all In the English Language The most recent tests admin- LAUSD students took in May, Arts/Literacy tests, combining istered in spring 2016 are the are being counted and added to Revere’s scores for standard met frst Smarter Balance Assess- our permanent records. Patriots and standard exceeded, Revere ment tests that actually count, who participated in the Smarter had a 69%. The State overall had since the ones administered in There’s No Place Balance Online Assessments a 48% score at the two top levels spring 2015 were considered for the 2015-2016 school year and LAUSD had 39%. Mean- trial runs as schools continued to Like Paul Revere scored very high for Revere, while, in Mathematics, when update their technology. At Re- By ELI PENN beating last year’s scores. combining the top two levels, vere, tests were taken on iPads. Guest Contributor The English and Math as- Revere had a score of 57%, the According to Revere’s prin- sessments were graded on four State had 37%, and LAUSD cipal, Patriots exceeded all ex- Obviously starting a new level grading systems. The low- scored a 26%. pectations. Mr. Iannucci com- school is never easy, especially est level is “Standard Not Met,” The State Superintendent of mented, “I already knew Revere when you have to wake up at 6 the next level up is “Standard Public Instruction, Tom Torlak- did very well, even before the a.m. to get there, and you’re fve Nearly Met,” the third level is son, issued a statement about the offcial scores were released. days late, and it’s a scorching “Standard Met” and the fnal and importance of these standard- I am very proud of our students. hot August day and, to top it all top level is “Standard Exceed- ized tests. “Because CAASPP I expect Revere to grow again off, you get sick the frst day. ed.” tests are given statewide,” he this year.” This school is Paul Revere, and as of right now, I’m experienc- ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS ing what is formally known as going outside of your comfort 6th 7th 8th 6th 7th 8th zone. I come from a school that isn’t really that small, but it’s Standard 28% 24% 25% tiny compared to Paul Revere. Exceeded 33% 36% 35% It also was incredibly disorga- nized and chaotic. Revere is a well-oiled machine compared to my old school, so it’s hard to Standard 40% 45% 42% 26% 23% 21% get used to everything being so Met well run. On my frst day, my parents 22% tell me to have a good day, but 26% 23% Standard 19% I’m not sure what that means. Nearly Met 20% 17% Have a “good day”? How am I Standard Not Met 18% 22% going to have a good day when 12% 14% 14% 15% I don’t know a soul, I’m fve days late, and I can’t navigate this monster. I guess they REVERE STATE LAUSD REVERE STATE LAUSD meant, “Don’t have a bad day.” Standard 14% 10% Anyways, it’s only when I Exceeded 20% 17% 26% 34% arrive at school that I realize, 16% this school is HUGE. I know 25% 20% from the second I get there that 28% with countless students, lockers slamming, bells sounding to get Standard 43% 23% 27% Met 28% your classes, I’m going to get 25% lost, and I do, many times. Just 24% to make matters worse, I’m late to most of my classes, I can’t Standard 25% Nearly Met 18% 47% fnd my locker, and I fnd out 28% 36% 35% I’m way behind everyone in Standard 18% academics. But I chose to go to Not Met 13% this school. I desperately Graphs: California Department of Education (continued on page 14) October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7 Back to School Means Back to Work Revere students are fnally getting back into the swing of things after their summer vacations

By ISABEL GILL and students “don’t procrastinate HALSEY HULSE and ask for help if you need it.” They also suggest students After 68 days of summer va- should “fnd a group of friends, cation, Patriots were ready to get and sit with them at lunch, since back to their stimulating school it makes it much more enjoy- schedule. The frst few days of able.” Abigail Aguilar and Mel- school were full of visible panic ody Pulido believe that “making on many Patriots’ faces, new new friends at a new school can and old. From getting new lock- be hard. Fortunately there are a ers to purchasing back to school few clubs and activities you can grams, students were in a frenzy go to.” With these helpful hints while starting school. sixth graders can have a great After waking up bright and frst year at Revere. early for school, Patriots really Many sixth graders rushed to need the enthusiasm Mr. Ian- get to class on time the frst day nucci brings to Revere’s campus as the fear of being late was sit- every day. As the school year ting in the back of their minds. starts up again he comments Perry Mains said, “I thought Re- on the traffc situation here at vere would be a lot more stress- Revere. He says, “I believe our ful with more kids and bigger traffc is much improved, more classes, but it is less stressful families are taking advantage than I thought.” Another Patriot, our car pooling, charter buses, Layla Adeli, is excited about and public transportation.” He “how big the campus is and also mentions this year he thinks how many new people there are Revere needs more consistency to meet.” Although many sixth in the school grading policy and graders were nervous to start From left, Carly, Alexis, Natasha and Becca hold up notebooks to that the grade of an “A,” should middle school, most of them study for a vocabulary quiz in Ms. Holler’s class. Photo: Nick Johansson be the same in every class. have gotten used to their new In order to thrive in their schedule and are ready to be much they’ve learned after “we are going to be treated new middle school environment back in school, after their long successfully completing sixth like adults instead of kids” and sixth graders can use these tips summer break. grade. Vinny Rhee says, “Sixth “more is expected of us.” He has written by some of Revere’s Seventh grade grade was when we just played also already noticed a change 7th graders, for a project in Mr. students were and chilled, but now it’s time to in his amount of homework. Roig’s English looking start preparing for the future.” “There is a lot of work,” Jack class. Morgan forward to Fiona Engstad commented, says, “most of it is opinionated Greenwald showing “The biggest change from sixth things like free writing and es- and Grace their grade to seventh grade is hav- says, but some of it is math as VanderVeen new teach- ing six teachers instead of four.” well.” Other eighth graders are think that it is ers how Ava Gardner is looking forward looking forward to culmination, important that to “getting new opportunities in the Disneyland trip, and getting band, and “reading The Outsid- to eat in the Quad. Sophia Klotz ers in Mr. Wechsler’s class.” says, “I can’t wait to celebrate Annie Vinetz said, “Overall, the the completion of middle school biggest change has been making with all of my friends and fam- new friends and learning who ily.” Although eighth graders my real friends are. This was a will have a lot of responsibilities change because I have met so and face lots of academic chal- many amazing people, and real- lenges this year, many are up for ized that some people are better the test. friends than others.” Back to school grams are a Following two years of hard way to show appreciation to a work in sixth and seventh grade, friend, teacher, or the staff on this year’s eighth graders are campus. These grams tend to ready to work even harder to make a huge proft, as the sixth fnish their last year of middle graders are very eager to buy Morgan Greenwald (left) and Grace VanderVeen hold up their Survival school strong. Jack Essner, this them Claudia Goore says, “Abo- Guide for starting middle school at Paul Revere. Photo: Isais Alegria year’s secretary, says he believes (continued on page 8) 8 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Arriving at Revere for a New School Year (continued from page 7) newcomers are becoming more ut 1500 dollars was raised.” Ac- comfortable in their middle cording to Gracie Binder, the school environment. school President, “The money With algebra being a very goes toward school activities challenging subject for many that Leadership puts on, such as students, the new algebra home- dances or the book drive.” Atti- rooms are a notable addition to cus Parker explains the reason- Revere. Ms. Stewart says, “The ing behind choosing to sell three students in the algebra home- smarties and two dum-dums. rooms are able to ask questions He says, “We did this so the and get extra help with concepts three smarties could outweigh as needed. As a result, students the two dum-dums. Smart- will be able to see multiple ap- ies represent smart people and proaches to problem solving.” dum-dums represent Mrs. Del Cambre says that in the dumb people.” Gracie algebra homerooms mentioned she “en- she’s also “teaching joys selling back students how to to school grams help each other and because it’s such develop a caring, a rush of people team-spirited and I enjoy that atmosphere.” A group of 7th grade patriots use Ipads during MS 101. Photo: Jack Soller type of environ- The brand ment.” new algebra Middle homerooms School 101, held “make our in late July and students more early August, successful!” Mrs. has helped many Del Cambre ex- incoming students to Revere claimed. Overall, prepare for the school year. Ac- the return to school has gone cording to Mr. Koretz, not only smoothly. Many sixth grad- did students “learn how Revere ers have made new friends and operates (policies, rules, etc.),” adapted to the middle school en- and “get familiar with campus,” vironment. Seventh and eighth but they also “learned about the graders have gotten back into the amazing activities and programs rhythm of their school schedule that go on at Revere during the as well. year.” Mr. Koretz also said, “We had about 200 students en- (Center picture) Melody (left) and rolled in the various programs.” Abigail hold up their School Thanks to Middle School 101, Survivial Guide. Photo: Halsey Hulse Bennett Golad poses while other students wait in line. Photo: Joey Chae

After lunch, Mr. Olmedo directs a large group of 6th and 7th graders coming from the cafeteria up to their classes and to P.E. Photo: Madeline Glenn October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9

Ms. Martinez speaks to many parents during Back-to-School Night. Photo: Dakota White

Mr. Iannucci patrols at morning drop-off. Photo: Isabel Gill

Student Council members sell Back-to-School Grams to parents. Photo: David Orlinsky Julia and Melanie open their lockers. Photo: Halsey Hulse

7th graders pose for the camera with their friends during lunch. Photo: Nicklas Johansson Ms. Del Cambre helps Josh in HR. Photo: Tristan Larsson 10 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 Days of Fun And Fashion Spirit Week is celebrated on Revere’s campus

By JACK GRAZER

The Paul Revere halls glowed with smiles and laughs as twins and Elyana rainbow shirts and insane socks marked a week of wonder starting on Mon, Sept. 26. “My favorite thing about Spirit Week is that you get to do different things and wear stuff you wouldn’t normally wear to RAINBOW DAY is considered the brightest day of Spirit Week, and it school,” said Emily Schwartz. What was Giovanni Ferrero’s favorite kicked off the week with a colorful bang. Tie-dyed students played thing about Spirit Week? “I like getting into the yearbook!” dodgeball and unleashed their inner hippie energy all over the school.

Sam Max Nick

Maya

TWIN DAY was the most legendary day for everyone. The awesome SPORTS DAY showed how strong team spirit is here at Revere. day of the radical relay race! As far as the eye can see, twins could Sports fans played an athletic game of capture the fag at lunch. This be spotted running, laughing and blasting up the spirit all the way. was defnitely the perfect day to suit up and support your team.

Tessa Darla

Eric

CRAZY SOCK DAY was the perfect day to express patriots’ great hu- BLACK AND WHITE DAY was last but not least. The Oreo relay race is mor. There are always such clever, creative socks that brought bright sure to put a huge smile on the face of all students. A lot of the stu- eyes and smiles go from ear to ear. The obstacle course was a blast dents enjoyed the team races. There was black and white all over the for the students in their socks to complete a crazy series of challenges. school along with friends ending their eventful week flled with fun. October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 11 Making New Buds at Revere’s Lunch Clubs By CHARLES CAPP join. “This club has been around for about fve years…usually 50 Ah Club Day, where new to 100 kids join and it’s lots of 2016-2017 clubs are produced, and old ones fun,” she said. keep thriving. Students signed Meanwhile, the Community up for clubs at the quad on Tues. Service Club has wasted no time CLUBS Aug. 30. Teachers were able to in fulflling its mission. Dur- sponsor new clubs for students ing lunch, club members sold Monday to join. The clubs include every- custom-made buttons to raise thing from Book Club to Circle HORTICulTuRe money for worthwhile causes. Farm-Robertson of Friends to Brain Games. Now they have a T-shirt fund- raiser underway. “Not only will CHESS CLUB you get a killer shirt, you’ll be F5-Esparza “I don’t do it for the supporting a great cause,” says money, but it did help to Mr. Valerio. Tuesday GSA and SFTS allies stand at get paid last year so we Now that two months have GAY STRAIGHT AllIANCe/ their table. Photo: Madeline Glenn passed since Club Day, the clubs STAND FOR THe SIleNT could have money for are up and running and allowing D3-Cruz - Martinez snacks and food.” Patriots of all ages and interests SCI-FI MADNeSS to have fun and make new buds. —MS. MaRtinez M3-Clark PING-PONG Club Day offered numer- K2-Tokeshi ous opportunities to meet new people. At lunch, all of the ta- Wednesday bles for each club were set up BRAIN GAMeS and decorated. At the Academic X7-McDermott Decathlon table, one of the club ACADEMIC members Julia, was talking DECATHLON Mr. Slavin manages the Council about how her club was doing, Club table. Photo: Madeline Glenn E4-Hamanishi “This club has been around for seven years…we get about 30 COMMuNITY SeRvICe kids each year,” Said Julia who Town Hall-Valerio is a co-president of the club. SIT WITH US “We meet up on Wednesday’s C6 - Kruger but I wish it were a different day, ASIAN APPReCIATION since we have sort of a compe- J5-Jacques tition with the Community Ser- vice Club. Everyone just wants Thursday to get their community service out of the way, so we lose some HeBReW CluB club members.” Richard holds a colorful sign, B5-DelCambre Over at a very festive table, promoting Revere’s Community CIRCle OF FRIeNDS the GSA and Stand for the Si- Service Club. Photo: Madeline Glenn Town Hall-Longway The new “Sit With Us” anti- lent Club, faculty advisor Ms. BOOK CLUB bullying club has their second Martinez was talking about if it K1-Hyman was different situation now that meeting. Photo: Charlie Capp club leaders don’t get paid for COUNCIL CLUB sponsoring a club. She said, “I S3-Slavin don’t do it for the money, but it PING-PONG did help to get paid last year so K2-Tokeshi we could have money for snacks and food.” Friday Ms. Longway was at the COMIC BOOK CLUB Circle of Friends table, and she L1-Cos talked about if it made a differ- ence that she didn’t get paid. She SPORTS TAlK COuNCIl said, “Last year I didn’t get paid N4-Alpert anyway, so no, it didn’t make a DRAMA CluB difference.” She talked about X1-Jackson how long this club has been go- Mr. Cos promotes the Comic Sci-Fi clubbers pose with advisor ing, and how many kids usually Book Club. Photo: Madeline Glenn Ms. Clark. Photo: Madeline Glenn 12 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School New Leaders Sprint Off the Starting Line By ALEXANDRA Our vice president this year wanted to make a difference SCHOETTLER is Jeremy Nelson, an eighth at our school.” He, like all the grade Patriot. “I wanted more other Student Council members, Every year, seventh and responsibility. I wanted my ideas has many ideas. “One idea I had eighth grade Patriots have the to matter more,” said Jeremy. was a granola bar drive.” People opportunity to be part of the One of his ideas is to change the would bring in granola bars and Leadership elective. Student dance themes. He also said, “I then they would get passed on to Council recruits new members realized that grams could be sold under-privileged kids to put in each year, but this time around, at the same time as dance tick- their lunches. they got a new teacher as well. ets.” Jeremy says that he wants Kiara Zarabian is the trea- Mr. Springer recently replaced “to make a difference” and “en- surer this year. She says, “I am Mrs. Istrin as faculty advisor hance the non-academic aspect very responsible and I’m very of Student Council. He teaches to the school day.” good at handling and organizing sixth grade math, science, and The job of secretary has been money… I like to help around art. When asked why he was taken over by eighth grader Jack the school and be a part of a big chosen to take over Leadership, Essner. “The reason I ran for sec- program to help everyone.” She he said, “I spent time with the leadership class and was im- pressed with the students. When Joe sets up Capture the Flag on she [Mrs. Istrin] left, she asked Sept. 28. Photo: Alexandra Schoettler if I would take it on, and I was Jacobs, Nahmi Natan, Adelaide excited to be part of our Leader- Saab and Kavita Sekhon. Eighth ship team.” grade representatives are Jacie Part of being in Leadership is Bryant, Claudia Goore, Atticus running for offce. The positions Parker, Ysabelle Sibley and Na- of president, vice president, sec- thalia Wyss. retary, historian and treasurer Mr. Springer thinks that the are available. At the end of the Leadership group “brings more year, sixth and seventh graders excitement to the school. They vote for the person they want to inspire us to make a difference fll each offce. This year, Grace in our community as well.” This Binder is Revere’s president. “It year, Leadership will most likely Nahmi (left) and Jeremy pitch back-to-school grams. Photo: Joey Chae be putting on events like dances, the book drive, grams, and other retary was because I am a very continued, “One idea that I had things. Mr. Springer says, “We organized person and thought was a dance in the gym split up are brainstorming new ideas as that my talent could assist others into 4 seasons.” well.” in Leadership.” He has an idea to In addition to the students in The new team will be adver- visit an organization that puts to- offce, there are many represen- tising their events all throughout gether lunches for the homeless. tatives in Student Council. They the school year. Upcoming fund- Isaac Alkin is this year’s his- include seventh graders Jada As- raisers are announced over the torian. He is in seventh grade, gar, Maya De Ganyar, Bilguudei loudspeaker, on posters around and said he “wanted to be a part Enkhbold, Joe Fisher, Elyana the school, and through repre- of Student Council because I Goren, Isabelle Huang, Jessica sentatives on campus.

Jeremy Nelson Gracie Binder Vice President Isaac Alkin President Historian Kiara Zarabian Jessica and Jack make a poster Treasurer for grams. Photo: Alexandra Schoettler feels great,” Grace said about her new position. Some of her prom- ises include raising more money for campus beautifcation. She Jack Essner says that she can accomplish this Mr. Springer Secretary “by allocating money from the Faculty funds we have and raising addi- Advisor tional money to cover any short fall.” She believes everyone needs to “litter less and recycle more!”

Photo: Alexandra Schoettler October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 13 Traffc Jams May Not Be Sweet, But Solutions Are Alternatives have been formed to keep Paul Revere from being road killed By COLE HERRON Each morning Revere is over-ridden with traffc. It slows down cars at drop-off and pick- up and puts people off schedule. Traffc leaves many students alone after school and has their parents rushing to pick them up. Some parents are even danger- ously dropping their children off at Sunset in order to avoid the congested front driveway. This mistake is not only dangerous, it The Big Blue Bus brings smiling Patriots to school each morning, safely and on time. Photo: Mr. Wechsler could even be lethal. Fortunate- ly, Revere has a plan to put the leave parents free to work. brakes on this issue. How do you get to school on a typical day? On top of all this, it only costs Revere is steering itself out Revere students took a survey regarding how they get to school, a dollar. of this dilemma by joining car- and here are the results from 1,864 students (out of 2,100): Recently, a few Patriot pooltoschool.com, an online parents decided to create their carpooling service that helps 733 (39%) ride in a single family car own bus service, made as an alternative method of transpor- kids get to school. This cloud 500 (27%) carpool with other students based software matches students tation in case moms and dads with other students who live in 264 (14%) ride on a LAUSD Magnet Bus want a more “private” way for their neighborhood so they can their children to get to school. meet up and carpool together to 147 (8%) ride on a parent-sponsored Tumbleweed Bus It brings up to 52 students to school. This system also gives school each morning for a cost its users the ability to send them- 72 (4%) ride on a LAUSD PWT Bus of $1,600 a year. The bus stops selves emails and texts that alert 52 (3%) ride on the Metro Bus at seven places before arriv- them when their carpool buddy ing at school, and already has a is close and if they are driving 57 (3%) ride on the Big Blue Bus waiting list to get in. that day. The promise of a private Out of all our Patriots’ meth- 31 (2%) walk bus may sound tempting, but Mr. Iannucci still has the power ods of getting to school (see sur- 8 (0%) ride a bike vey, right), eighth graders Dimi- of donuts on his side, which he tri Lupescu and Jamison Wesson from my house to the train sta- brings me to the circle in front offers to students who take the might possibly have the most tion,” Dimitri says. “Then I ride of school.” Big Blue Bus (pictured above) unique route. the train to the Bundy station. Dimitri’s ride home is also to school with him every Friday. “I wake up at 6:20 and skate From there I skateboard over complicated. “I take the 43 and Though traffc is tireing out board about four or fve blocks to the 14 and take a bus that the bus to Burgamont, then take Revere, the school is working the train back to the Westwood to clear up the food of incom- station, and skateboard another ing traffc, as well as clearing 4-5 blocks home.” up some of the smog that clouds Dimitri’s friend and fellow the city. commuter Jamison says, “Last year I carpooled to school. I like my new route though.” Despite its complications, he says it’s “more exciting than frustrating.” Along with carpooling, other unsung saviors of the school’s congested driveway are the buses, which replace the space that dozens of cars would over- load. Along with that, buses “Be Cool...CARPOOl!” declares Mark is dropped off at Revere’s horseshoe driveway. Photo: Cole Herron help get kids home safely and the marquee. Photo: Sidd Shendrikar 14 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School New to Revere Doctor Advises (continued from page 6) wanted to get away from my old Patriot ‘Patients’ school. So I push forward. I’m Dr. George LaBrot came to nervous, and I’m lost in every- Town Hall for the frst “Roads thing, but I push forward. to Your Future” talk this year to By lunch, I’m sweating, discuss his career in medicine. not only from running from Dr. LaBrot is 70 years old and class to class, but from the Au- a grandfather, and he grew up in gust heat. I look around and see Wisconsin.Throughout his years everyone smiling and I feel like as a doctor, he has traveled to I am the only one not smiling. many exotic places, including My day isn’t picture perfect, Southeast Asia, and speaks dif- but it’s not terrible either. After Mr. Anderson helps 8th graders before school in E3. Photo: Paige Snepp ferent languages. Patriots had a fve frantic minutes of running, chance to ask Dr. LaBrot ques- I fnd my bus. I walk down the tions about his life and career. aisle flled with backpacks, and Ready for Geometry? Margot Barrett: When you eventually I’m able to fnd a seat. Geometry is one of the most I realize I was always used them. Halsey Hulse occasionally were in middle school did you vigorous classes at Paul Revere, attends the morning geometry take it seriously? to being a big fsh in a small and it is the highest math class pond rather than being a small tutoring, and she said, “It is very Dr. L: Yes, I liked learning and offered at many other middle helpful to go to the geometry it was a case of curiosity. fsh in an ocean. I am still trying schools. Mr. Anderson, the only to fgure it all out: the routine, tutoring because Mr. Anderson geometry teacher here at Revere, helps you and explains the prob- Justin Shafa: Did you do lots of the way the school works, my has geometry tutoring before extra curricular activities out social life here. I think it’s funny lems in depth.” homeroom, from 7:15-7:45, on Mr. Anderson’s tutoring is of school? because as I’m writing this, I’m Tuesday through Friday. He pri- Dr. L: No, I did not, but colleges also experiencing it. I realize only for students who want spe- marily answers questions from cifc math help, but Revere also do look for activities you did that this is a journey, barely the homework he assigned the and you have a better chance beginning, and it’s going to be a has a homework help club for all day before. subjects that meets before and of getting accepted if you have tough experience, but I accepted Many students feel that the done a lot of them. it on day one and I am ready to after school. geometry tutoring really helps —Siddhartha Shendrikar work through the challenges. Evan Grochola: At what age There’s no place like Revere did you want to be a doctor? and I am happy to be here. Dr. L: When I was 12-13, I had an interest in the human body and enjoyed working with This Membership people. Rewards Effort Luke Shuman: What interested you most about medicine? Many middle school stu- Dr. L: Back then when I was dents are stressed over high 12 and got very sick, I saw the school and college. For these relationships between the nurses anxious students, a membership and doctors and I wanted to be a to the California Junior Schol- part of their world. arship Federation might help. Annie Vinetz: Did you ever For those who don’t know, the From left, Anouk, Isabel and Madison check a story. Photo:Charles Capp consider another career? CJSF recognizes and celebrates Dr. L: No, I was pretty focused hard school work and contribu- on being a doctor and going to tions to the community. A CJSF Reporting for Success college kept me on track. membership can help students The NSPA, or National guidelines that show my stu- applying for colleges,. Those Scholastic Press Association, has dents how any real newspaper who earn three memberships, offcially announced the 2016 should operate. I know that one for each semester, become newspaper fnalist nominations. when we follow these standards, an Honor Member, which offers The organization considered a we will be successful.” many advantages. The member- total of 266 entries nationwide, Isabel Gill, one of the editors ship is based on grades, work and then narrowed the list down of last year’s publications, is al- habits, and cooperation marks. to the top 50. Revere was one of ready looking forward to a full All members are required to only two middle school newspa- year of hard work. “I hope that complete 2.5 hours of communi- pers that made it into the top 50. we are able to reach our full po- ty service. All interested Patriots Town Crier faculty advisor tential as a team and as individu- can check out the CJSF link on Mr. Wechsler said, “The NSPA als. I want us to be able to get out the Paul Revere website. promotes high-quality journal- a quality newspaper as often as Ms. Holler welcomes Dr. LaBrot —Charles Capp ism through its high-quality possible.” —Charles Capp to Town Hall. Photo: Paige Snepp October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 15 Yagi (right) and Nibbles show for a chicken if you know what I affection towards each other mean.” in their enclosure on the farm. The third duo that came to Photo : Nicklas Johansson the Revere Farm this year was a pair of lop-eared bunnies that animals feel at home and teach were donated by Alexandra them that humans are nice and Schoettler. The two bunnies are gentle and not harmful,” Mr. named Joey and Olive. The in- Honda explained. Yagi and spiration for Joey’s name came Nibbles are starting to learn that from Joey Chae, a 7th grade Pa- humans are friends, not enemies. triot at the school who is a friend Mr. Honda has a system that will of Alexandra. Joey (the bunny) train the goats to relax. The kids is Alexandra’s sister’s bunny get to hold the goats for a minute who decided to name it after and then they have to pass them Joey (the human). on to the next patriot. Kids enjoy going to the The goats live in a habitat farm regularly. Seventh grader with a tortoise named Fatty Fat- Sara Samii said, “I go to the ty Two-by-Four While there are farm because I love animals and many other animals on the farm, it’s so much fun spending time Farm including chickens, ducks, rab- with them.” Many people have Farm bits, guniea pigs, turkeys, snakes, agreed with each other that the and more... the goats have not farm is a great way to meet new met their other farm mates, aside people especially those who from their roommate. They have haven’t set on a group of friends FamilyFamily only been at Paul Revere for a this year. Sara goes to the farm few weeks, so they are still just with about 7 or 8 of her friends. settling in. Eighth grade patriot, Another seventh grade Patriot, Sloan Senofsky, one of Mr. Hon- Kayla Brunell, has held the goats da’s service workers said, “the during her science class with Mr. FlourishesFlourishes goats are with the tortoise be- Honda. She enjoys holding Nib- cause they eat similar food.” He bles because she feels that he is just because of the farm. Seventh also thought that if the goats be- very playful and hyper. She says, Two goats and two grade patriot, Aidan Snead ex- came friends with the chickens, “The goats like to try to get away bunnies are brand new plained, “I’m most looking for- “...it would be funny because the but once you get hold of them ward to being on the farm with chickens are shy, but the goats they feel like fuzzy blankets.” additions to the farm all of the guinea pigs because I aren’t.” According to Sloan, the Mr. Honda would like to add By EMILY SCHWARTZ like animals.” Many different future holds the possibility that another goat to the farm. He also types of animals are donated to the goats will be able to meet the would like to have three more Paul Revere is constantly the farm throughout the course other animals on the farm. turkeys. There was also some growing, and it might not always of the school year. The goats weren’t the only buzz that there would be a pig be the new students. Mr. Honda Before this school year start- new additions to the farm this this year! “So far it’s just a ru- has created the farm to give kids ed, Mr. Honda added two special year. The second group of ani- mor,” Mr. Honda said. “No pig an entertaining and safe environ- family members to the Revere mals that came to Revere this as of yet.” But if he could add ment during nutrition and lunch. farm: Yagi and Nibbles, 25 week year was a group of chickens any new animal to the farm it The farm is a place to connect old baby goats. The new goats that, according to Mr. Honda, would be a friend for “Fatty-Fat- his students to the real world are shy, but once picked up, they “are very happy to be part of the ty-Two-By-Four (the turtle Yagi and to learn about life science slowly relax. “Any change for Paul Revere farm. They get to and Nibbles live with). “That through animals. Kids look an animal is going to be stress- be ‘free range’ every day for the would be nice for him,” said Mr. forward to going back to school ful, but it’s our job to make the rest of their lives. Very rare life Honda.

Joey (left) and Olive cuddle in the hay under Two chickens explore the large area behind the fence at Nibbles and Fatty-Fatty-Two-by- their hutch at their home. Photo : Joey Chae the Paul Revere Middle School farm. Photo : Evan Grochola Four play. Photo: Evan Grochola 16 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Superb Super- Viewing stars Onions

Counting Colors

Matthew sorts his bag of M&M’s in Mr. Aochi’s fourth Josie Conrad, seventh grader, won the frst Abby and Will observe tomato and period science class for his Ratio lab. Photo: Dylan Tzung Superstar of the year. Photo: Porter Comstock onion cells in science. Photo: Dylan Tzung

Revere Recycles

Aiding Plague Anti Bul- Presenta- lying tions

New Student Council members, Jessica, Adelaide, and Jack col- Patriots wear orange clothes to sup- Jonlyn presents in Mr. Hamani- lect recycling from different Revere homerooms. Photo: Dylan Tzung port antibullying. Photo: Ethan Hamid shi’s class. Photo: Emily Schwartz

Hopping First Halloween Hand Art Dance

Patriots get into the Halloween spirit during Revere’s annual Halloween Anya shows off her colorful artwork, displayed outside the main dance that took place in Town Hall on Friday, October 28th. Photo: Dylan Tzung offce, titled, Getting Our Hands on Art. Photo: Alexandra Schoettler October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 17

Bashing Bullying First Fire Drill

Mr. Olmedo asks Ryan a question in the bullying assembly that oc- All Revere Patriots food to the grass P.e. feld, during homeroom, for cured in the auditorium, during third period. Photo: Nicklas Johansson the very frst fre drill of the 2016-2017 school year. Photo: Nicklas Johansson

Getting Wishing Goldfsh Campus for News and Notes Books

By Dylan Tzung and Paige Snepp

Sarah and Oona tape the 2 liter bottles containing the goldfsh that were Isaiah writes a title down on his wish list during Revere’s An- given to them during Mr. Cos’s fourth period science class. Photo: Dylan Tzung nual Book Fair, held in Town Hall this year. Photo: Tristan Larsson

Buying Benefcial Buttons

Delivering Blown Doves Away

Community Service Club deliv- Sadie and Kat watch patiently as their Windy 500 Community Service Club members sold buttons in the ered peace grams. Photo: Dylan Tzung car tested by Mr. Aochi’s fan. Photo: Aaron Yamin quad to raise money for their button sale. Photo: Paige Snepp 18 October 31, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Entertainment

Seventh grader Ava Cooper (purple dress) on set of the movie Hostiles.

Patriots on the Big Screen

By DYLAN TZUNG in the production process, Jack the camera. Jack said, “It is pret- Hostiles, directed and writ- already describes it as his most ty hard to concentrate on school ten by Scott Cooper, Ava’s dad, Revere is full of students memorable acting experience and flm at the same time but I will be released sometime in the with an array of talents including yet. He explained, “I have made manage it. The reason I follow fall of 2017. It is based in the musical talents, athletic abilities, so many life-long best friends through with the whole acting year 1892, post Civil War and it and other artistic specialties, but on this flm along with working thing is because I truly enjoy it is about the relationship between two seventh graders, Jack Graz- with some incredible breathtak- and I am very passionate about the Indians and the soldiers. er and Ava Cooper, have a knack ing actors and actresses. This the craft.” When asked about her on set ex- for acting. flm is one of many to come that Ava Cooper has also acted perience, Ava said, “I was work- The new movie It, starring will always stay near and dear to in three movies. She said, “I ing with such amazing people, Revere’s very own Jack Grazer, my heart.” was an extra in a flm called such as Rosamund Pike, Scott is set to hit the big screen on Despite the fact that Jack is Crazy Heart, and I had a small Shepherd, and the one and only September 8, 2017. The movie not able to be physically attend- part as one of the seven children Christian Bale.” For Ava, her is a remaster of the 1980’s mini- ing school during the flming in Black Mass. Most recently, I acting doesn’t have much of an series as well as an adaptation of the movie, he is still given played a young girl in an upcom- effect on her schoolwork. Most of Stephen King’s 1986 horror schoolwork from his Paul Re- ing movie, Hostiles. I get shot by of the flms she has acted in were novel about a demon that terror- vere teachers. He also has an on- Comanche Indians, and my sis- flmed in the middle of the sum- izes seven kids, attacking their set instructor who educates him ter and I’s death kind of lead the mer and out of state. worst fears and phobias. In It, while he isn’t working in front of story on.” Because Ava’s father is a Jack Grazer, plays the role of director, she said, “I have lived Eddie Kaspbrak. Jack said, “Ed- on sets of movies for most of my die and I both are very similar life, but acting has never really in some ways. We both are very been a lifelong dream of mine. I concerned with being sanitary love it, but I don’t really know and staying away from germs. what I want to be yet.” Jack also Eddie and I are both afraid of grew up in and around the flm many things but learn to face industry with his father and un- them. And most of all, Eddie and cle as role models, but Jack said I are both loyal friends.” that his inspiration to act didn’t Jack has acted in a total of come from those experiences. three movies, including Tales As a toddler, Jack liked to dress of Halloween, in which he up and act like a pirate or an ar- played the part of young Jimmy, chaeologist. He said, “Being an Scales, where he played the role actor or performer has always of Adam Wilts, and his current been my passion and outlet. The- project It, where he is playing atre is and always will be one of the part of Eddie. Katie Silverman (left) and Jack Jack doing his homework with my favorite ways to express my Although the movie is still Grazer in Tales of Halloween. the studio teacher Laurel Wood. ability to perform.” October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 19 TREND TALK Maya (left), Oona and Nico hold up the much Pokemon anticipated Harry Potter script. Photo: Pandemonium Anouk Wijeratne By KOUROSH SAHMEDINI Recently, you may have seen people zooming up the ramp afterschool and tripping like a cartoon character. You might be wondering what caused this strange phenom- enon. It’s the latest game called Pokémon Go, where people walk around looking to catch all the Pokémon virtual creatures. Wizard World Is Back in Business There are many examples of people going crazy over Pokémon Go. While I was in The magical spell of the new ented because of the fact that there are three New York last summer, I remember that different authors, but then later on I started around 8 p.m., I noticed a huge group of Harry Potter script has spread to realize how each of the three authors made forty people running around, and I decided throughout Revere’s campus the overall story cohesive,” said eighth grad- to follow them. They were chasing after a er Nico Van Hoen. She continued, “When I rare Pokémon called Venusaur. I then fol- By ANOUK WIJERATNE heard there was going to be an eighth part lowed them back to Columbus Square and in the Harry Potter series, I was excited, to saw hundreds of people surrounding the The world fell under the spell of J.K. say the least. I waited for weeks until its re- statue. Every once in a while, I someone Rowling’s bestselling, immensely popular lease date and I have to say, it does not dis- would fnd a rare Pokémon nearby and Harry Potter series when it hit bookstores appoint. Although it was a somewhat similar scream like a kid that just saw a piece of in 1997, and the popularity of these award- storyline to the original books, it was told in candy. winning books has never died down. When a completely new and exciting way, it kept There are actually many other hazard- news spread that a play was in the works, me on the edge of my seat until the very end. ous outcomes of the game. In Arizona, a fans from all over the globe couldn’t wait. I would recommend this play to any Harry couple was arrested for abandoning their When tickets started selling in October of Potter fan as it is a good ending to the origi- two-year-old child to play Pokémon Go. 2015, “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” nal books.” Another example was when two men were sold out almost immediately. Maya Demontreux had a slightly differ- playing the game and staring at their smart “The Cursed Child” features the new ent point of view. “I enjoyed the play less phone screens and ended up with serious generation of wizards and witches, and their than I thought I would,” the 8th grader re- injuries after walking off a 90-foot cliff. misadventures at Hogwarts. For fans expect- marked. “I had high expectations for the It’s crazy that all of these adults who ing to see familiar characters, they won’t be book but it fell a little short. The play was are supposed to be role models for our so- disappointed. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are written in a completely different fashion ciety, scream in hysterics for a silly game. main components of the play and old unfn- than the other seven books. Because it was a Pokémon Go exploits just how twisted our ished plots are revisited. In fact, the play was play, it lacked much of the description I was society is when we have adults quitting in such demand that tickets sold out almost expecting from Rowling. However, I would their jobs and police that are on duty and immediately and the script is predicted to be recommend other Harry Potter fans to read playing Pokémon Go. This shows that the bestselling book of 2016, a feat almost this. It does clear up some of the concepts many people only want to stay distracted unheard of by a play. “Harry Potter and the left in the seventh book, but it is sad seeing with silliness and don’t care much about Cursed Child” offers a little a something for the characters grow up.” helping our society focus on more impor- everyone: magic, excitement, action, danger, Now that the highly anticipated play tant issues. and romance. Venturing into the wizarding is here, old fans and newcomers who have Yet even with all these problems, world yet again, author J.K. Rowling and not yet read the script will have a chance to Pokémon Go does have some positives. playwrights John Tiffany, and Jack Throne judge for themselves whether “The Cursed Many people say that since they began have written a play Muggles of all ages can Child” exceeded expectations or was simply playing Pokémon Go they’ve gotten a lot enjoy. dreadful. Some loved the dramatic return to more exercise than they used to. The play, now also a book, is available the Harry Potter universe, others pointed out Even though Pokémon does have a for purchase worldwide. Those who didn’t faws and disappointments. With twists and couple positives, I don’t think that there buy tickets or don’t live in the UK are now turns on every page, a scheming villain, and are enough to overshadow the undeniable able to read the play. We asked a couple Pa- strange new revelations, this play may not be negatives. People are dying because of this triots what they thought about the new in- for everyone, but it’s certainly here to stay. game. Maybe Pokémon Go just needs to stallment to the Harry Potter series. “At the It’s the Harry Potter continuation for a whole Pokéstop. beginning of the play I was somewhat disori- new generation. 20 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Movies This Summer Were Not a Bummer

C B+ A+ Paramount Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures Walt Disney Studios About halfway through the 2016 summer, Suicide Squad is an amazing action- As the reboot of the adored original, the “Star Trek” franchise returned to the adventure movie with humor and suspense. Pete’s Dragon makes audiences’ hearts theaters with another sequel called Star It’s about a group of dangerous super soar higher than the lovable giant that fans Trek Beyond. It is an action movie where villains chosen by a government offcial have loved since 1977. The story revolves the Enterprise is under attack and forced for a top-secret mission. Director David around an orphan named Pete who becomes to crash land mysterious planet and must Ayer keeps you on the edge of your seat the best friends with an immensely endearing fnd away to get back home. This was the whole time and makes you wonder what dragon that he names Elliot. They spend a third movie so far. The beginning of the will happen next. Some characters such glorious six years frolicking in the woods flm was exciting and kept me engaged in as Deadshot, (Will Smith), Harley Quinn, together until one day the two experience the action movie until middle. I thought that (Margot Robbie), and The Joker, (Jared an earth-shattering change. The story built the soundtrack helped by building suspense Leto) make this is a must see movie. After up very well when it came to the climax. during the important scenes throughout the all, who wouldn’t want to see all of DC I winced with every crash, my eyes grew flm. It shared a similar style to “Star Wars,” Comics’ greatest villains fght on the same wider with every tremendous wing fap. I especially because it was directed by former team? Although this was a crowd-pleasing felt empathy towards the main characters, Patriot J.J. Abrams as well. The movie movie, it had some faws. The plot changed but the minor characters in the movie were became very tedious and boring. There was many times and got confusing, and it has underdeveloped. This movie was incredibly hardly any action and a lot only dialogue many under-used characters that made the moving and conveyed a strong message scenes, which deducted the movie’s success movie hard to keep up with. But overall if about love, loyalty, and not judging a book in the long run. If there hadn’t been so many you want to see an action-packed movie by its cover. The story was so close to im- boring scenes, the movie might have been with humor and suspense, “Suicide Squad” peccable that I believe that it will become a out of this world good. might just be the movie to die for. new Disney classic. —Alexander Denham —Aaron Yamin —Paige Snepp

A- A A Columbia Pictures Lionsgate Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios Ghostbusters is as scary as it is hilari- Nerve is a fantastic movie that is full of hu- With its beautiful mix of colorful characters ous, just like the ghosts in the movie. There mor and intensity. The movie introduces the and hidden themes, Finding Dory swims are spooks and jump-scares that will leave character Vee (Emma Roberts), a responsi- into audiences’ hearts while carrying on the you feeling like you are standing next to the ble teenager who rarely ever takes risks. Her classic feel of the original movie, “Finding characters. The hilarious script is laugh-out- best friend, with the opposite personality Nemo.” A young bright-eyed Dory with loud funny and at the same time heart- shows her an online game, called “Nerve,” short-term memory loss, Bailey the beluga warming and inspiring. The professor, Erin and pressures her to sign up. “Nerve” is whale who can’t use his echolocation, Des- Gilbert (Kristen Wiig), is a clever woman like truth or dare, minus the truth. It dares tiny the whale shark who has poor eyesight, who rediscovers her love for the paranor- players to do dangerous things and flm and Hank the septopus team together in this mal with the help of Abby Yates (Melissa themselves doing it, and it pays them a great adventure. Dory’s problems repre- McCarthy). She is a scientist, who has been certain amount of money per dare if they sent childhood disabilities and losing your searching for ghosts her whole life. She reach success in the given amount of time. parents. As Dory’s memories suddenly return fnally fnds one, with the help of Jillian The game also allows people to sign up as to her in fashbacks of her childhood, a jour- Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon), her trusty a “watcher,” so they can keep an eye on the ney awaits with new sea creature friends as partner and friend. In their hunt for ghosts, players. But when Vee accidently breaks well as old (several appearances from Nemo they pick up Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones), a the rules of the game, she will have to face and Marlin) when she sets off to unlock the subway station worker with a sassy attitude. the wrath of “Nerve.” Vee will have to learn secrets of her past. With heartfelt moments With its sidesplitting script and motivational how to deal with the drama of love, friend- that make you tear-up balanced with the true characters, “Ghostbusters” is one of the best ship, and life at its hardest times. Overall, magic of Disney and Pixar, “Finding Dory” movies of 2016, because it is a great movie “Nerve” is a great movie that will inspire captures the spirit and fun of a timeless fam- that almost everyone will love although it many about how a shy girl can quickly fnd ily flm mixed with themes you don’t want doesn’t continue with the other movies. confdence by taking some risks. to overlook in a children’s movie. —Josephine Chae —Madeline Glenn —Madison Liberman October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 21 Music Makers Start the Year Off on a Good Note

By AVA HURVITZ pet in the band. When asked if The Music Department is he liked any of the new changes one of the many interesting and in the department, he said that unique electives you can do here he was sad to see Mr. Miyoshi, at Paul Revere. From what I’ve the previous band teacher go, seen so far, it takes a lot of grit but that he loves Dr. Tautkus and and a strong mindset to play an said that he was defnitely one instrument. Mornell and Sean of his favorite teachers. Sean’s are two very different students favorite thing about the music but the one thing they both department is how he can learn have in common is a strong pas- new music pieces and can create sion for music. Here is a small a sound not only from the in- glimpse into their lives. strument, but also from himself. First, there’s Mornell Alma. One thing Sean thinks the music department can improve on is She is a new student to Revere. Saxophonists in Dr. Tautkus’s band create a melody. Photo: Josephine Chae She is only in sixth grade but has playing different instruments in been singing her whole life. She different songs. But otherwise, is in the choir. Last year, when he thinks the music department Mornell was in ffth grade she is one of the most fun and excit- was in the LAUSD gifted choir. ing electives one can get into. So far, Mornell loves the music Now that you know about department. She is having lots the students, let’s talk about the of fun and this experience in the magic that is being taught be- department has been very inspir- hind the scenes. Every student ing to her. Some of the things needs a teacher and according to she loves are the teachers and Sean and Mornell, these students the organization skills of the de- have some really clef-er ones. partment. First, there’s Ms. Cronin. The next student is Sean This is her ffth year teaching Vercos. He is in 8th grade and choir at Revere. She has been a music teacher for 48 years, and this is his third year in the music Ms. Jacques’s orchestra homeroom practices a tune. Photo: Alex Denham department so he is very famil- a profession 1 Choral Conductor iar with it. He plays the trum- for 39 years. She started teach- ing at a very young age, with piano students while in middle school. When asked what she would be doing if she didn’t work at Revere, she said “I teach and perform music 24/7. So, if not at Revere, I would teach somewhere else”. She also con- ducts an adult community choir called the Concert Singers. The choir was named one of the best choirs in L.A by CBS and KNX news radio. She also conducts choir and Orchestra at a church, Ms. Cronin’s period 4 choir belts out a joyful song. Photo: Halsey Hulse so evenings and weekends are also flled with music making. When asked what he was go- since 1994. She said she has a Ms. Cronin really wasn’t kid- ing to do differently this year busy year ahead. “In May, the ding when she said 24/7! he said that he is going to try to Chamber Orchestra will play a The next teacher is one of the keep many of the same traditions piece written just for them by newest additions to this school, because doing things the same a well-known composer. I have Dr. Tautkus. He has worked helps build traditions. “PRMS been speaking with the compos- in two schools so far. The frst has a very strong band tradition. er by phone and email and have one was Valley Academy of Arts I am going to keep many of the some wonderful things planned and Sciences in Grenade Hill. traditions and try to build in just for us!” The second one was Kennedy a bit more time”. But frst, all three music High School. He specializes in The last teacher, but cer- teachers are preparing for the se- Ms. Jacques (left), Dr. Tautkus brass instrument but “double” tainly not least, is Ms. Jacques. ries of winter concerts beginning and Ms. Cronin share a smile. on voice and many woodwinds. She has been teaching at Revere the week of Dec. 12. 22 October 31, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Lifestyle TREND TALK Benefts of Benevolence By PAIGE SNEPP Kindness and support can spring from any corner of the globe. Recently, a miniature miracle occurred close to a local Domino’s Pizza in Salem, Oregon. Patriots jetted all Kirk Alexander, a fre- over the world quent customer, ceased last summer. to order pizza for eleven days. The man- agement sent an employee to check on the customer. The employee knocked on Alex- ander’s door and when he did not answer, he called the police. He was then found in critical condition, and was then taken to a hospital. He is now in stable health. Now Vacation Getaways that’s quality customer service! Just like Domino’s, Revere does its This summer, Patriots took fight to different continents part to help those in need. Revere helps its By JOSEPHINE CHAE and Lake. Overall, Dylan and her family enjoyed community and its students. Students are MADELINE GLENN their week long road trip up the incredible required to complete fve hours of commu- California Coast. nity service. Many aid at animal shelters, Over the summer, many students and (3) Madeline Glenn, a seventh grade campus beautifcation days, and much teachers traveled around the world to en- patriot, went whitewater river rafting on more. There is even a community service joy the longest and hottest break of the the South Fork of the American River, near club going on all year! Revere also holds year. From the East to the West, our peers Sacramento. From morning to dusk, she and button and gram sales, can drives, and sailed over seas and soared through the sky. her family went down the river. After going Fun Runs that beneft Revere and those in Meeting new animals and going on wacky through a immense rapid, Madeline and her need. endeavors, fellow Patriots experienced ex- father plunged into the water. Luckily, they Revere also is willing to help with citing moments, which will last forever in were both able to make it back into the raft many students’ emotional needs. All of their memories. Patriots were on a mission to safely. the staff at Revere are willing to listen to have the best possible vacation world wide. (4) Over the summer, 7th grader Nicklas and help students. There are even clubs We’ve compiled some of the most absurd Johansson made a splash in Lake Langered, completely dedicated to the support of oth- split-second photographs that went on dur- Sweden. Plunging into the crisp, cool water, ers. GSA is a perfect example. Ms. Mar- ing the craziest summer yet! he fell in love with Sweden all over again. tinez, the club’s advisor, says GSA club (1) 8th grader Paige Snepp visited Nara, Enjoying the many water activities in Swe- members “would like everyone on campus Japan, and was greeted by a handful of deer! den, he went fshing many times, and also to be able to feel safe to be who they really She held out some crackers and let them eat went to an amusement park. Although Nick are without fear bullied or teased,” no from her hand. It was a once-in-a-lifetime spent most of his time on the water, he also matter their sexual identity or orientation. moment. “I was mobbed by deer!” Paige enjoyed playing soccer, and going mush- Circle of Friends Club is also a place to go says. She also visited China and several ar- room hunting. After fnding them, he cooks and make new friends or spend time with eas in Japan. Paige says that being surround- and eats them. Nicklas and his family love current friends all while playing terrifc ed by deer was a little bit scary, but she had a Sweden and everything about it. boardgames. really great time on vacation. (5) Mrs. Robertson, the school’s hor- From mandatory community service, (2) Dylan Tzung and her family went on ticulture teacher took her children, Jamie, to clubs that provide support, Revere’s a road trip over the summer, and one of their Garrett, and even her dog, kayaking in Mor- constant message to all of its students is to stops was in Big Sur, California. She went ro Bay. Jamie (7th grade) says that her expe- extend a helping hand to others who are in hiking through a vast amount of trees, and rience was “very fun and wet.” Not only did need of one. It teaches them to help their one of them was hollow and enormous, al- they spend time on the glimmering surface community and peers thrive in an safe and lowing her to stand inside of it. Not only was of the water, they also went to a museum and beautiful environment. Revere is con- she able to stand inside a tree way bigger went camping next to Morro Rock! Overall, stantly providing people with the benefts than her, but she also went kayaking in Mon- the Robertsons had a great time on their trip. of benevolence. terey Bay and jet skiing on the beautiful Bass (continued on page 24) October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 23 Dylan in Big Sur Paige in Japan Maddie in the American River

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Danielle in Hawaii Claudia in Israel Addy in Cuba

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Angela in Hawaii Ava in Spain Ms. Kruger in Switzerland

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(continued from page 22) 6) 8th grader Danielle Ul- brich went parasailing with her sister and a family friend in Maui, Hawaii. The three few over the Pacifc Ocean, and they all expressed their feelings Ethan scuba-dives with tons physically as they skimmed the of fsh in Key West, Miami. water. 7) Claudia Goore spent some David relaxes by the pool on a of her summer in Israel, where hot day in Phoenix, Arizona. she was found foating around in Emily on a VIP tour at Universal Studios. the Dead Sea. She had her Bat Mitzvah in Israel, but also rode a camel and explored ancient ruins. Claudia had an awesome time in Israel. 8) Addy Saab stopped at a tourist stop in Cuba where there was a cowboy with a bull, offer- ing a ride for only 1 Cuban Peso (equivalent to 1 U.S. dollar). Addy enjoyed riding the bull, Sophia stands by the Capital lexi at the legendary Statue claiming it was very different Joe in the busy Times Square, New York. Building in Washington DC. of Liberty at Liberty Island. than riding a horse. 9) Angela Cameron enjoyed her vacation to Hawaii, where she got the chance to go zip-lin- ing above rivers and the ocean. Angela literally soared through the air on her awesome trip. 10) Ava Bernd went to Ma- drid, Spain during her summer break. She got to go to an art Joey crosses the catwalk at museum, where she explored Abbie by the Western Wall in Jerusalam. Bella wakeboards in Sanger, CA. summer camp in Big Bear. some famous works. She also saw the Palacio Real de Madrid, or the Royal Palace. Ava had a super fun time on her vacation. 11) Students aren’t the only ones who need a nice getaway during the summer... teachers do too. Ms. Kruger spent her break going to Crans-Montana, Swit- zerland, where she got to hike near super tall mountains and drive all over the country. Ms. Kira kayaks in Yosemite National Park. Ananya stands with the Power Rangers at Comic-Con. Kruger says she had a fantastic time exploring Switzerland. Some of Paul Revere’s new- est recruits also visited cool places on their sumer break. Aysa Aghchay traveled to Italy, France, and Iran. She saw many iconic landmarks and visited her family. Mateo Sanamaria went to South America, where he saw many waterfalls and did tons of shopping. Rachel Hachamovitch Kourosh and Man- visited New Zealand and got to Sadie smiles in China. dana in New York. Tala at the Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve in lebanon. see her family and go skiing. October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 25

The Patriots take in Italy and the Island of Capri. european explorations

By TESSA SMIGLA unfamiliar foods and found fculty, since many people spoke the shape of a fower.” themselves in love with the Eu- English,” Ms. Daley stated. If given the chance to For the twelve action-packed ropean cuisine. According to 8th grader Adah return to one of the places they days in late June to early July, “The best meal I had on Hickert, “We learned how to say went to, Jenna said, “I would go Ms. Daley traveled alongside a the trip was probably paella,” ‘Thank You’ in both languages.” back to Rome because the food group of ten students all the way said 8th grader Nina Polishook. While they were in Europe, was good, the people were nice, to Europe to explore Spain and “We were sitting in Barcelona Ms. Daley and the students saw and the overall city was cool.” Italy. Over the time they were enjoying the beach, and I also tons of sites and learned many Adah’s choice? “Barcelona. in Europe, the group toured tried mussels for the frst time.” new things. “I loved Pompeii Absolutely Barcelona,” she ex- Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Another favorite was gelato. 7th the most of all the attractions we claimed. Civitavecchia, Island of Capri, grader Julia Abbot said, “I had a saw,” said Nina. “It was fasci- Julia said, “I would revisit Pompeii, and Rome. While in delicious meal in Rome of spa- nating learning about the daily Rome because the history there Madrid, they walked around in ghetti and gelato at a place my lives of these people, who were was so amazing! We got to see Puerta del Sol, also known as the dad had visited 30 years ago.” solidifed in ash forever.” the Forum, the Trevi Fountain, “heart of the city” and visited the Some of the students had Adah Hickert added, “Where and the Pantheon! My personal Prado Museum. They learned struggled with the time change we were traveling, there was so favorite was Pompeii!” about its history and toured the while others were able to adjust much history that was still in- Ms. Daley said, “I want to Palacio Real. easily. “It was not diffcult to tact. They were even using the go back to the Island of Capri. I The group navigated their adjust to the time change because facade of an ancient building to felt that I had found paradise on way through Rome, where they I was so happy to be in Europe build a mall inside.” Earth. Capri was extraordinary!” stopped to explore the Colos- and was ready for my adven- Jenna Chudacoff loved the Jenna said, “It was a life seum and the Roman Forum. ture,” said Ms. Daley. However, prices in Europe. “The most in- changing experience with all The next day, they toured the Nina said, “The time change teresting thing I saw on the trip my friends that was hysterical, Vatican City and St. Peter’s Ba- was a real pain to get over, espe- was that you could negotiate crazy, fun, cool and something I silica and the Sistine Chapel. cially since we couldn’t appreci- some of the prices. You could won’t forget.” Ms. Daley exclaimed, “There ate the art of the Prado Museum get a shirt for 20 Euros instead Next summer, Ms. Daley were beautiful paintings, sculp- while jet lagged.” of 30 Euros,” said the 8th grader. and her student group will be tures, architecture, mosaics and Although not fuent in the Julia exclaimed, “I loved see- exploring Ireland, Scotland and unbelievable art everywhere!” different languages, Ms. Daley ing Pompeii! I didn’t believe we England—and visiting the Harry During meal times, the stu- and the students didn’t have could get to touch 4,000-year- Potter Studio in London. Any- dents and Ms. Daley were able much of a problem communicat- old stone houses. I even got a one interested in going is urged to experiment with new and ing. “There was no language dif- 4,000 year old rock carved into to see Ms. Daley in Room X-11.

While touring, Ms. Daley snaps a selfe. Patriots Nina and Adah play fght in the Colosseum. The group enjoys lunch after morning touring. 26 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

EcstaticEcstatic ExtensionsExtensions Hannah Williams had red and black exten- Milan Brazil is a sixth grader who also sport- Sixth grader Anjali Somerville was inspired sions in her hair for about 6 weeks. This ed these bright extensions. She had hot pink to follow this hair trend after seeing it on a seventh grader got these crazy colored ex- yarn braided into her hair for about 7 days. mannequin in a store. For 1 month, she had tensions in Las Vegas right before school Her aunt put them in for her, and she hopes blue, pink and purple yarn in her hair. Dur- started. Hannah was able to wash her hair to get them done again if her aunt has time. ing the couple of hours it took for her mom like any normal girl despite these crocheted It took her 3 hours to get the extensions out, to put them in, she said that her head barely braids. Now, her hair is back to normal. and her head still hurts. hurt. She was able to take these out herself. October 31, 2016 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 27 Sports ABOUT ATHLETICS Lessons from The Olympics

By TRISTAN LUCAS After school P.E.P. classes The Olympic fame may for fall include basketball, have died out in Rio, but lacrosse, cross country there is still a fame in and more. the hearts of Olympians and fans. The fame will awaken at the next sum- mer Olympics in Tokyo. But, the winter Olympics are right around the corner in 2018 in Pyeongchang. Even though Michael Phelps is going into his 30s and is one of the oldest swim- mers in the water, he still inspires me to play the sport I love with all effort. Ashton Eaton who competes in ten sports inspires me to do as many sports as possible. Usain Bolt never gives up on being the fastest man in the world, which inspires many, including me, to get the Sub-Six T-shirt at P.E. There are also some kids who have gold medals in Revere sports like basket- Patriots Peppy from P.E.P. ball, running, soccer, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, and golf. The Olympics will motivate students at Revere to strive for By SIDDARTHA SHENDRIKAR one varsity team that includes people from the gold medal and be the best at what sixth through eighth grade. The basketball Many Patriots have signed up for P.E.P., they do. team has a junior varsity and varsity team. an after school program to enrich themselves The Paralympics have the same mean- The basketball team was the hit of the 2015- physically and intellectually. P.E.P. has ac- ing as the normal Olympics. But at Rio, 2016 season. The varsity coach for the bas- tivities ranging from basketball to intro to they were contemplating whether to have ketball team, Darren Morrison, holds clinics coding. the Paralympics. After some discussing, on Saturdays so that players can get a closer The frst P.E.P. session started Sept. 6 they let the Paralympics take place. It look at making one of the teams. and ends next Friday, Nov. 4. All of Paul became the second most watched Para- Jared Cristall, a new student, joined Revere’s varsity teams compete in the lympics after London 2012. They have the Basketball Intramurals. He wanted a better Delphic League, which is one of the most same heart, strength, and fury. Disability chance on the basketball team, “I think it is competitive leagues in the state of Califor- does not pull you down even in school. very well coached and helps you get a bet- nia. Schools such as Brentwood, Harvard- If you have any disabilities you can be in ter chance to get on one of the teams. . .get- Westlake, Heritage Christian, Village Chris- Algebra or Geometry and/or all Honors ting to know others with similar skill level tian, Chaminade, Campbell Hall, and Sierra classes. You also can have a gold medal is important, you have to get to know them Canyon all competing in the Delphic League. for having good heart and being a good because we’ll be going to high school with Tryouts are fnished for the girls volley- friend and having respect for others and them.” ball team. P.E.P. has a dance team next ses- caring as character traits. Another fall sport is lacrosse, which will sion, which has a preparation class this ses- The Olympics can also infuence stu- have tryouts later in the year. The intramu- sion. It also has intramurals for the highly dents with good grade to strive for more rals for lacrosse are happening now. Lucas competitive basketball team, and soccer education. If you are in all honors classes Schepps-Brown said, “It helps with my team. They both start tryouts in November. or in an Algebra class or a Geometry class, shooting and passing so that I can prepare Creative writing 101 and paper art are you would have a gold medal in education. for the team in January.” Lucas was on the some of the academic classes. Intro to Cod- Being the nicest kid in the school or the team last year as a sixth grader. ing was sold out at the end of registration most caring student in the school. Every- Soccer is another sport in session two week. body can have a gold medal. It doesn’t that has tryouts. Soccer only has one team In the next session, there will be soccer have to be sports, but also education. (continued on page 29) and basketball teams. The soccer team has 28 October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Revere Runners Train to Reign Track stars return to their pursuit to top the leaderboards

der of the year, all leading up to train over the weekend, running Lucas Miranda the cross country races. How- three miles every Saturday with Schriver Schriver is ever, some Patriots are looking our Labradoodle, Scarlett, and was the currently the forward to the miles, particularly Beagle, Max.” fastest fastest female the ones who can fnish them the She’s referring to her twin, seventh Patriot. grader quickest. Here’s a look at some eighth grader Lucas Schriver, last year. of Revere’s running stars. who is one of this year’s top Miranda Schriver, eighth three fastest runners. Lucas’s which makes me feel even faster By DAVID ORLINSKY grader, is the fastest female Pa- recent miles all clock in around triot. Last year, she ran an 8:51 5:20. “My goal this year is to im- than I am.” Lucas is getting a lit- The school year has started on the cross country girls fnal, prove my mile time and hopeful- tle bit faster each year, improving and many students aren’t look- second only to Lila Copeland. ly get Sub-Five,” he says. Lucas his mile time by 6 seconds since ing forward to Tuesday and She also has obtained every shirt has won the boys cross country his best in sixth grade. His advice Thursday. The mile day started (excluding Silver Bullet), and race each of his past two years at to fellow Patriots is simple: “Al- the week after Labor Day and managed to do that in the sixth Revere. “I wear a Batman brace- ways try your best, and run your will continue on for the remain- grade as well. “My brother and I let and occasional Batman socks, hardest.”

Eighth grader Anna Schow is Athletic seventh grader Asher Sophie Gowen seventh grader, David Tobin is a competitive looking to compete in this year’s Saven says, “I really adore run- hopes to win this year’s grade athlete that plays many sports. cross country race for the third ning because I feel like it makes cross country race. “I would like The seventh grader plays foot- year in a row. Last year she fn- my problems diminish. The rush to win this year’s girls race for ball, water polo, runs track and ished second in her grade, im- of running is my favorite feel- my grade,” says Sophie. Sophie feld, and swims. This year, he proving from her eighth place ing.” Asher plays sports seven already has a 6:01 mile time, an ran a 5:45 Sub-Six, and also at- fnish the year before. Also an days a week. He plays basket- Iron Man time under 36 minutes, tained Flash with 11:59. “This avid soccer player, she admits, ball, soccer and he runs. He and Spiderman. “I just play soc- year my goal is to return to the “When we do sprints and stuff said, “I love running around cer, which helps me with my cross country race and beat Kyle it helps me with my running.” UCLA and I try to do it every running,” she says. Last year Roberts.” Kyle has also men- She looks forward to improve day.” Asher’s current best mile Sophie fnished second for 6th tioned that he hopes to beat Da- her Iron Man and Flash times as is 5:44. Asher always tries his grade girls in the cross country vid at the annual race. Last year, well as winning the cross coun- hardest and strives to achieve his race, just behind Abbey Guer- Kyle fnished second for sixth try race. personal best mile time. rero. grade boys. October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 29 Patriots Get Peppy (continued from page 27) from sixth to eighth grade. In the frst session, there is a class called Riders Soccer Academy, for players who did not make the team. This class is in the frst session; an eighth grader named Arsham Mohammadi said, “It’s an advantage because they teach you the skills you need in a game. I’ve noticed improvement in my soccer skills. It is fun learning new skills and learning those skills from professional soccer coaches.” A soccer player named Dylan Walsh, who is in seventh grade, said, “I take pri- Sixth grader Todd Valkov is al- Forrest Brock returned to Revere Abbey Guerrero is currently the vate lessons with the coaches, ready running away with the since his departure in sixth grade. fastest female in seventh grade. Mele and Kelly.” shirts. Todd’s 34 minute Iron- After a year away from the mile Last year, she tied for third over- Shea McNulty, a seventh Man is currently best among all day, the eighth grader claims he all in the girls cross country race, grader said, “[Being on] the Re- sixth graders and his 5:59 mile is, “back and more determined and fnished frst in her grade by vere soccer team was one of the time is an impressive mark as than ever.” That showed through 17 seconds, with a time of 9:13. coolest experiences I have had well. “I play soccer and tennis, as he ran a 5:33 Sub-Six and She comments, “I hope to again at this school. It was amazing which helps me with my run- an 11:58 Flash within weeks win the cross country race, and to see a team come together so ning,” he says. The new Revere of returning to Revere. In sixth improve on my shirt times.” She fast.” student looks to win his grade’s grade he fnished second in the currently has three shirts includ- Nick Collins was on the cross country race this year. The cross- country race. This year, ing, Sub-Six, Flash, and Wonder boys soccer team last year in sixth grader looks up to Lucas he hopes to beat his second place Woman. She is working on earn- seventh grade and he said, “Last Schriver, stating, “Lucas in- fnish in the 2015 cross country ing more and more shirts every year I prepared by doing a lot of spires me to keep running hard.” race, and come away with a win. week. distance running and made sure I touched the ball everyday. It was a very fun and competitive expe- rience.” Another team in session one is the girls tennis team. The girls tennis team is undefeated. Fri- tze Mayer, one of the players in eighth grade said, “I individually prepared for the team. Last year I looked up to the eighth graders.” There are intramurals for tennis which help enhance tennis skills, but space is limited. The boys tennis team is in spring. An eighth grader, Lucas Schriver, who currently hasn’t lost a race, said, “cross country is really fun and competitive throughout all three years. Cross Eighth grader Dimitri Lupescu Eighth grader Brett Bailey takes Kyle Roberts is a running su- country is more training to boost isn’t your typical Revere runner, running seriously. “It’s impor- perstar. The seventh grader cur- my endurance. Cross coun- since he takes a different ap- tant to train outside of school,” rently holds a 5:47 mile, a 11:49 try has a farther distance than proach than many of the other he says. Unlike other Patriots, Flash time, and has a 33:09 Iron track.” fast Patriots. “Running is not re- running is the only sport Brett Man time. His goal for this year More athletic classes to look ally my sport, water polo is. But, participates in. He currently has is to “return to the cross country forward to is track and feld, bas- treading water and the physical Sub-Six, Flash, and Iron Man, race and defeat David Tobin.” ketball skills, boys volleyball, parts of water polo help me with and he is also currently hold- The two friends have a friendly and more. running.” Dimitri achieved a ing the top Revere mile time running rivalry as David men- P.E.P. has even more activi- time of 8:28 in last year’s cross this year at 5:17. “My goal for tions on page 28. Last year, ties in sessions two and three country race and looks to im- this year is to get Sub-Five and Kyle did not place in the top ten such as track and feld, soccer prove this year. His fastest mile Superman for sure!” Last year, overall for male Patriots, but he team, dance team, surf team, time is 5:28, which he also hopes Brett fnished seventh overall in hopes to win his grade in the basketball team, and the boys to improve. the cross country race. cross country race this year. volleyball team. 30 Ocotober 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Joe Taylor Porter Comstock Jack Gurevitch Swinging from the West Coast to the East Local teams travel of 104. They played their frst watched online, so that was pret- playoffs placed 35th out of 47 to N.Y. for a storied elimination game against a team ty cool.” teams in All-Star Village, and from Vermont, and won easily, The second tournament in with a 1-4 record. But they baseball tournament boosted by a homerun by a pa- Cooperstown is called “All-Star picked up their act for the elimi- By JOE TAYLOR triot, Ryder Cataldi. In the whole Village,” which another L.A. lit- nation games. They won their frst playoff game 10-3 and their and ALEX DENHAM tournament he hit 2 homeruns, tle league team played in on the and Joe Taylor hit one as well. same week as the Bruins. L.A. second game was a W as well— Many Patriots—including Mr. The Bruins run was sadly over Xtreme Gold was one of the a 19-6 fnal score. But their ride Iannucci— spent summer at the in the next game, losing 47 teams playing there, was fnished in the third round ballgame. They were cheering a heart breaker to the and they had some of the playoffs, as they lost 11-5 for LA’s hometown team, the Patterson Pirates Patriots on the and were eliminated. They fn- Dodgers. However, there were a by 3 runs. They roster too—Por- ished strong, fnishing 11th out few Patriots who were not in the still did ex- ter Comstock, of 47 teams in All-Star Village. stands, but on the feld in Coo- tremely well, Aiden Jbarra, Both Porter and Jack see fu- perstown New York, the home placing 17th and Malcolm tures for themselves in baseball, of the Baseball Hall of Fame. All out of 104 Hobert. Por- and maybe even a spot in the summer long, an annual tour- teams com- ter Comstock Baseball Hall of Fame, which is nament took place there, with peting in this said, “ It was in Cooperstown. Porter says he new teams arriving each week. tournament. very fun— it hopes to play in college and get Three different local teams were When asked really was the drafted by a major league team. among the swarms. Jack says he wants to play as about his time in Jack Woods best experience The Patriot-riddled West the “Dreams Park, ever. The com- long as he can. Los Angeles Bruins arrived to Jack Woods said, petition was pretty Another L.A. team traveled play in this tournament on the “I really loved Cooper- hard. The felds were just to Cooperstown to play in the week of August 6. Joe Taylor, stown. There were so many fun incredible— there were no bad “Cooperstown Dreams Park” Ryder Cataldi, Jack Woods, activities to do, from baseball hops, the ball didn’t stop when tournament. Richie Rosen, Ben Lorber and to team bonding. . . My favorite it was hit on the ground and the The Pacifc Palisades Allstars Jabe Payne took the feld to play moment in Cooperstown was dirt was great too. I once pitched went to compete as the Pali in a tournament called “Cooper- getting a hit against Florida Dia- two shutout innings en route to Waves. The team included four stown Dreams Park,” joining a mond Force. Not only because a win against the Michigan Co- Patriots—Owen Roy, Jack total 104 teams from around the they were the champions of the bras. I was so excited when I Bowden, Jack Gurevitch and country. This was one of the two tournament, but because Coo- heard that I got the pitching win. Alex Denham. Every player also tournaments in Cooperstown. perstown was flming the game I also hit two doubles!” got a chance to visit the National The Bruins entered the play- and some of my family members Xtreme Gold entered the Baseball Hall of Fame. offs at 5-1 and seeded 23rd out On a hot summer day at

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Ben Lorber Richie Rosen October 31, 2016 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 31 1:45 p.m., Jack Gurevitch threw the frst pitch into the strike zone to start the tournament. The Pali Waves played their frst six Showing Off Shirts games with a 6-0 record through the pool games and beat fve Revere’s P.E. department offers superhero shirts to athletic students of the six teams by twelve or more runs. They seeded seventh and played their frst playoff game Wednesday night. This close game came down to the last in- ning where they were down by three. They came back, how- ever, and came away victorious. The Waves were on their way to the sweet 16 of Cooperstown Dreams Park. The team started their sec- ond playoff game at 8:30 in the morning on Thursday against The Motor City Mud Dogs from Superman Wonder Woman Batman Flash Detroit. Pali jumped out onto an awarded for earning 4 awarded to girls when awarded for completing awarded to boys for eleven run lead in the third in- out of the 8 shirts they run one mile under the obstacle course and a running 2 miles under 12 ning. However, the Mud Dogs 6:30 grass lap in 3 minutes minutes, and under 13 didn’t go down without a fght. Miranda Schriver minutes for girls They made their way back into Miranda, an eighth Maya Demontreux Ivan Vasquez the game by consistently hitting grader, has all 8 shirts Maya, eighth grade, Ivan is a seventh grade Max Burger homeruns. By the fourth inning that are offered. She has Wonder Woman Patriot. He has the Bat- Max, a 7th grader, ran Pali was up by a few runs. After says that Spiderman with a time of 6:17. man shirt and a time Flash about 3 weeks a few more homeruns the Mud was a hard shirt to get. “I tried for Wonder of 2:56. ago and got 11:53. Dogs had taken the lead. “In sixth grade when I Woman in 6th grade “I tried a couple times “I took a warm up run Later in the inning Pali failed got it, it was very chal- and after getting last year. . . It was re- and then stretched. I to score any runs against the lenging. Pole climbs multiple 6:30 miles, I ally easy.” took little sips of water Mud Dogs, who were pitching are my weakness.” fnally got it.” . . . Then I just ran.” well. In the 5th inning the Mud Dogs pulled away from Pali get- ting hit after hit and extended the lead to 12. Pali wouldn’t score any more runs and lost their fnal game. Even though the players hadn’t won the tournament, they still had enjoyed the trip. “The best part about the Hall of Fame was seeing Babe Ruth’s jersey and Jackie Robinson’s cleats,” remarked Jack Bowden. “My favorite moment at the Dreams Park was being in Iron Man Sub-Six Spiderman Cross Country the barracks with all my best awarded for running 5 awarded for running one awarded for climbing the friends,” said Jack Gurevitch. “I awarded to Patriots who miles under 40 minutes mile under six minutes pole 10 times under 5 get into the schoolwide got to meet and trade pins with minutes people from all over the country. Lucas Schriver Zanae Woods cross country race fnals It was also very cool hitting a 8th grade Patriot Lucas Zanae, a seventh Michael Hughes Adelaide Saab homerun at the Dreams Park,” got Iron Man for the grader, got Sub-Six last Eighth grader Michael She got into the fnals Xtreme Gold placed 11th frst time in sixth year. She has a time of Hughes has the Spider- of the 6th grade cross out of 47 teams in “All-Star grade, and has gotten 5:51. Zanae says that man shirt. Michael got country race last year. Village” and In “Cooperstown it every year since. His she plans to get Super- a time of 2:01, one “I knew this race was Dreams Park” the Pali Waves best time (so far) is man (or Superwoman) of the fastest times only 1/2 mile longer placed 9th and the Bruins placed 30:17. by 8th grade. recorded. than my usual distance, 17th out of 104 teams. Maybe “I wanted to get all the “I tried a few times. . . “Last year I decided so I trained the same. one day all these players will running shirts . . . Iron I just tried my best.” that I wanted to get the . . I would like to get travel back to Cooperstown—as Man was the frst one “Don’t give up.” shirts . . . I run and do this shirt again.” Hall of Famers. I got.” martial arts.”