The Proclamation Wilbur Cross High School “Let truth be the prejudice.” Issue #1, O ctober 2006 W. Eugene Smith

OPINION: -ENOUGH. -DISCONNECTED -LETTER TO THE EDITOR -IMMIGRATION NEWS: -GOVERNOR’S RACE -NEW TEACHERS -TEACHER OF THE YEAR -MR. CANELLI IN THE MOVIES FEATURES: enough. -GEAR UP -UNLEASHED (See editorial on Page 2) -CUSTODIANS -GOT FRIES? ARTS: -ARE YOU FEARLESS? -IDLEWILD -CORINNE BAILEY RAE -STEEL PULSE -FRESH -CONCERTS AT ! YALE CLUB LISTINGS ADVICE COLUMN SPORTS: -FOOTBALL -DIVERSITEAM -TEAM SCHEDULES AND RECORDS THE PROCLAMATION 2 OCTOBER 2006

There’s another one. A large plastic button, displayed on the shirts of Cross students. It’s not a birthday, it’s a memorial. “He got shot.” “He got killed.” Most of the remembered have died at the enough. hands of others. “It happens all the time.” “It’s getting worse.” Enough. The bottom line here is nothing more than a sim- ple word: enough. Violence has gone too far in this country, and in this city. We have come to accept the unacceptable as normal. In what society is it normal to be afraid to leave your own home? Your home is supposed to be your safe haven. A place where you feel nothing can go wrong. A place where you can teach your children right from wrong and show them that they can be impor- tant, that they can make a difference in this world. That is what a home should be. Nothing can go wrong in your home. But if you con- sider the violence that has gone on in the city of New Haven since the beginning of the summer, nothing has gone right. Violence is taking its toll on the neighborhoods, wars over drugs, wars over turf. How many young people have died so far? How many of them have yet to even reach high school? Maybe that isn’t the question our minds should be focusing on. The question should be: How many young people have died as a result of gun violence? No fist fights any- more. Not even stabbing. Guns. Guns were invented long ago for soldiers to use in wars, to fight against the enemy. Who said anything about our enemies being young people, in our own community? And not just the youth in their late teens and early twenties. No. Thirteen year olds and younger. Still children them- selves with their whole lives ahead of them. Justus Suggs, age thirteen, was gunned down on the weekend of July 31st as he rode ______home on his bike after a carnival. They say he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Jajuana Cole was another young teen that The Proclamation was gunned down for no reason on June 16th. Why are they gunned down on the same streets that they The Proclamation is Wilbur Cross High School’s newspaper. It is dedi- cated to bring you news, feature stories, arts stories including book, played on as toddlers? Streets that seem divided by turf and owner- movie and music reviews, sports articles, editorials, and more. ship. And why is it that the youth themselves are doing the shoot- Advisor: Mr. Brochin ing? Whose turf is getting invaded, and by whom? Business/Advertising/Circulation: Bernard Garrett Well, shouldn’t we all admit something as Americans, Co-Editors in Chief: Dina Wiggins, Jackie Wyley members of this city and the Wilbur Cross community? Here’s a Ma_naging Editor: Paul Zeng suggestion. How about we own up to the fact that the United States Production Editors: Bernard Garret, Joshua Ortiz, Paul Zeng has lost its right to be called the “land of the free”? Where is the Features Editor: Dena Wiggins News Editor: Bryan McGarthy freedom in knowing you could die just by leaving your house? Sports Editor: Nick Neeley The dead are remembered with buttons pinned to the stu- Photo Editor: Kristina Staklo dents’ jackets, book bags and shirts. Shouldn’t someone do some- Arts Editors: Kristina Staklo thing about the violence? Shouldn’t someone report something? Staff and Contributers: The police have an anonymous tip line for things like gun violence, Adriana Gonzalez, Alan Visochek, Ariel Neely, Daemien Collins, Dalia right? Shouldn’t we use it when we know something, no matter Santiago, Gonzalo Zuniga, Henry Muy, Inez Nyandekwe, Janae Ward, what it is? What about us teens? Fellow students, don’t get even, Janet Yi, Jonathan Henderson, Joshua Henderson, Karissa Gatison, get mad! Get mad and declare, “It is not normal for young people Molly Herold, Morgan McKenna, Natale Beach, Una Casey, Rolesscia to get shot!” “We have the power to change this!” We’re entitled to Hurd-Kosa, Victoria Smith, Vilma Mancia, and Xuxa Perea, Tamia Gregory our own opinions, right? When are we going to use them? Wilbur Cross students are encouraged to participates. Please contact Mr. Brochin at A214. THE PROCLAMATION 3 OCTOBER 2006

DIS-CONNECTED? ! ! ! ! ! ! We all know the routine. Tuck your cell phone into the far (letter to editor) corner of your backpack, throw the backpack on the inspection table and HECKUVAJOB! !! hope it goes through. Most of the time it does, and if it remains silent throughout the day, you’ve successfully evaded the Wilbur Cross Cell ! I will not name the person who has changed my life. Why? Be- Phone Rule. These devices, now banned, still ring in our educational cause even the mention of his name makes me quiver with fury. Why do I community, under the radar. Most students scoff at the cell phone decree detest him? That will become painfully obvious by the end. and the ticketing system that the administration is trying to implement Let’s go back to 2000. Yes, that seems so long ago, doesn’t it? along with it. Ironically, it is still up to the student’s discretion as to Before 9/11 and BradJelina and Tom Cat’s baby. We were innocent third whether to adhere to the policy. “My cell phone is safe in my pocket the graders, basking in all life’s glory. There was something going on about an whole school day,” says a student. “If I don’t take it out, the authorities election and something I heard about hanging chads and Florida. But don’t have anything to say come on? I was practically in diapers, how was this “grown-up” stuff to me. And it makes going to affect me? Yea… So I continued practicing for our winter play sense, because I don’t and other important things and ignored whatever was going on in the use it in school any- world. Then I became a fourth grader, king of the school. And then, a cou- way.” Another student ple weeks into school, Ms. Smythe, our music teacher, told us that some- disagrees: “I don’t bring one flew a plane into the World Trade Center. mine at all. I wouldn’t From that heart wrenching moment forward, I knew, for the most use it if I did bring it, part, what was happening. I knew about the White House, and Al Qaeda. I but we should obey the knew about the decision to invade Afghanistan. And I knew about He Who rules.” Must Not Be Named. After September 11, I watched everything begin to go wrong. How is It started with invading Iraq. The months go by and skepticism grows. But then, the the policy working out Evil Man gets on an aircraft carrier in a flight suit and says, “Mission Accom- so far? “I think [the cell plished,” Then as the casualties begin to mount, it becomes apparent to me and most phone policy] is won- of the country that we were played for suckers. Where are the bombs? Where are the derful,” comments Ms. nuclear weapons? The White House tells me that we need to send our troops in to Rodriguez, a Wilbur find these bombs and where are they? Not in Iraq. But we are still in Iraq, no end in Cross teacher who has sight, and thousands of casualties and a psycho at the helm telling us to not cut and noticed a positive run. That’s all he can say? Don’t cut and run? This wouldn’t be running; it would be change with the new going home after a suicidal wild goose chase! But then in 2004, there’s a glimmer of policy. “Phones are a hope: re-elections. Surely a man that lied to America and killed thousands couldn’t distraction to the learn- be re-elected. Right? It was looking good. I thought we had it in the bag! But then ing environment. I don’t some swift boat people showed up and lied about a war hero who probably saved all even carry my cell their lives and won three Purple Hearts. Every other word out of You Know Who’s phone during school.” mouth was “terrorists”, and the media is completely on the right and some people How- began to feel that He was actually just what America needed. Before you know it, ever, it has been ob- every Democrat hears a breaking glass sound, our dreams being dashed against the served that teachers are not so eager to actively enforce the cell phone rocks of propaganda. policy. Students report getting numerous “warnings” and not a single ticket, though the rule’s ultimate success may depend on use of the tickets. And the rest. First there’s No Child Left Behind policy that In reference to ticketing, Mr. Vessicchio says, “We don’t want the teachers makes my school experience more painful than it should be. There’s the to have to deal with fighting with students about cell phones.” So the White House sticking its nose in the Terry Shiavo case, while ignoring the teachers may write up the ticket and just give it to the office, and the genocide in Sudan. Tom Delay and Jack Abramoff and others are being phone in theory will be confiscated. The student does not even have to tried for crimes right and left and the Nameless One is hoping America know the ticket is being written up. The logic behind this rule has not will forget about it, which most of us have. And then a hurricane destroys been discussed with the student body. In fact, the policy itself, including New Orleans. People are out on their roofs for days with no help at all. Oh warnings, ticketings, has not been explained in a consistent way at all. yeah, by the way, there are no troops to protect people from looters and violent Why not prepare a sign? criminals because they’re fighting an endless war! No one comes to help because the The majority does not even take the time to scoff at the rule – Evil Man decided to hire an inexperienced buddy to run the Federal Emergency another vague obstacle that can be overcome easily if one’s confidence Management Agency. And finally, when things start getting cleared up, all Dr. Evil does not spill over. In fact, students can just about be grouped into catego- can say is “Heckuva Job, Brownie,” And then, when you thought it couldn’t get any ries – non-phoners, cautious-phoners, and cocky-phoners. Cautious- worse, guess who’s listening in on the conversations of Americans? I feel like I’m in phoners have prevailed so far, in number and tactics. one of those futuristic books where the government is always watching. No warrant. Students just want to have convenient connection and enter- No judge. tainment. The teachers just want to teach, the administration is trying to So join my call to arms, fellow classmates, Democrats and human beings! install educational order. It could be anyone of us that needs an abortion but can’t get one because it could Cross students are like viruses. No matter what rule is become illegal. Or can’t marry who you choose to. We could even be drafted and imposed on them, they will eventually evolve to evade it. In this case, killed overseas in the coming years. It’s time to stop the murder and other atrocities there is simply little need for ‘evolution’. being committed everyday by our government, and take back our country! -by Natalie Beach -by Morgan McKenna and Kristina Staklo

THE PROCLAMATION 4 OCTOBER 2006

for foreigners, and provide the means for millions of illegal immigrants to THE IMMIGRATION stay in the country and possibly become citizens. On Sept. 20, the House of Representatives neared action on requiring Americans to show proof of citizenship in order to vote. Meanwhile, the Senate moved closer to a leg- DEBATE islation that would fund construction of a 700-mile fence along the Mexi- can border, sharpening attacks on illegal immigration before the midterm T h e elections. United States is The House’s action on a new photo ID plan and Senate consid- indisputably a eration of the fence are both part of a “get-tough” policy on illegal immi- country of im- grants that Republicans have embraced after Congress' failure to agree on migrants. Ac- broader legislation that would set a path for undocumented workers to cording to ar- attain citizenship. Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada counters, "We c h e o l o g i s t s ’ can build the tallest fence in the world and it won't fix our broken immi- theories, Native gration system." To do that, he said, "We need the kind of comprehensive Americans im- reform that the Senate passed earlier this year." migrated into North America -by Paul Zeng, photo by Xuxa Perea during the last Ice Age, about ______fifty thousand y e a r s a g o , across the Ber- The Governor’s Race ing Land B r id g e co n- In a recent poll to show differences in support for the governor necting the Rus- candidates, Republican candidate Jodi Rell, current governor of Connecti- sia and Alaska. cut, takes a huge lead over Democratic candidate John DeStefano. The Then in 1492, advantage Columbus sailed is 33%, a the ocean blue. lead that Influxes of im- Rell has migrants soon been able e n s u e d ; t h e t o k e e p Europeans came since the first, then the start of the Africans, later race. Latinos and As Asians. Immi- the official gration shaped our country into this famous Melting Pot. who took There are heated debates over illegal immigration, causing pro- over Con- tests all over the nation. The opposing sides of this debate agree that ille- necticut’s gal immigration should be prevented. However, they disagree on the executive treatment of illegal immigrants. One favors criminalization and deporta- power from tion and the other focuses on prevention and opportunity for those illegal t h e d e- immigrants already in this country. Which side would you take? Before posed and you answer the question, please consider these views. The United States is imprisoned former governor John Rowland, Rell has done quite a good the number one economic power in the world. According to the CIA Fact job keeping and even improving Connecticut’s conditions. As she claims, Book 2005, the U.S. has a 12.41 trillion dollar GDP, even more than the during her term in the past two years, the state enjoyed an increase of combination of the all European Union countries. (GDP, or gross domestic 20,000 jobs. She also says that she cut taxes, improved and will continue product, measures how rich a nation is.) And who wouldn’t want a slice of to enhance opportunities for job training, and invested billions of dollars that life, the American dream? in transportation. Politically, Rell, like Joe Lieberman, although Republi- The proponents of deportation put up slogans such as “they are can, leans toward the center of the spectrum, attracting voters from both stealing our jobs.” Nazis accused the Jews of the same thing in the Holo- political parties. caust, blaming them for Germany’s depression on the eve of WWII. But John DeStefano has been New Haven’s mayor for the last 12 are they stealing our jobs? First of all, the word stealing implies that there years, and he is due credit for many positive changes, such as business can are secretive actions and unfair competition that give the illegal immi- cultural rejuvenation, and at least until recently, a significantly lowered grants an upper hand in employment. However, the truth is that the illegal crime rate. Let’s not forget the new and reconstructed schools, a long term immigrants are taking jobs that average Americans don’t want and they project for which Mr. DeStefano is justly proud. DeStefano’s campaign are willing to work much harder. It’s not that they are stealing our jobs, attacks Rell, as all politicians do to each other, of not doing enough. He but that we are giving our jobs to them. Immigrants are people with a talks about excessive healthcare bills, property taxes, higher energy bills, dream for a better life. Look around you would find that may have friends etc. And he claims that if he were elected, he will fight for universal who are immigrants. Our school is very international. There are many healthcare, a new economic plan to create more jobs, to make Connecticut students from Latin American, Asia, Africa, and Europe. more affordable to middle class residents, and to boost Connecticut’s On May 25, 2006, the Senate approved legislation that would strengthen financial strength. border security by doubling the number of US Border Patrol agents, es- November 7, 2006 is election day. tablish a guest-worker program by creating 200,000 temporary work visas -by Paul Zeng " THE PROCLAMATION 5 OCTOBER 2006

HEATHER LARCHAR- MATH. Ms. Lar- NEW TEACHERS* char has experience taught Elementary, High School, and Middle School. “This LIZETH LOPEZ – SPANISH. Ms Lopez is new school as an amazing academic environ- to teaching, and is from Mexico. “It’s kind of ment. All my students are very receptive. difficult to teach Spanish to some students be- Some learn really fast. Just try your best cause sometimes they feel they are not doing it and you will be successful.” right.” She plans to keep on teaching in this school. “Life is like a kite, you can go BERNADETTE HOROWITZ - CULI- wherever you want to NARY. Ms. Horowitz has been teaching for go”. 13 years. Her plans are to teach at Cross until she retires. She has a Bachelor on Arts CAT LATHROP – Home and Economic and Secondary E N G L I S H . M s Education. “I have the most wonderful, Lathrop taught at Willimantic High School and cooperative, respectful and productive worked in a program called Intervention Pro- students. We have done eggs, breads, gram for At Risk Youth. Most of her students muffins, and then we are moving up to are Hispanic. “I love the school and its staff”. soups, cereals and pasta.” She has a Bachelor Science and Masters of art in secondary English Education. Her plans for the future are to keep teaching at Cross for many years.

DIANNE MARLOWE. This experi- DANIELE STOREY- CHORUS. Teaching enced teacher was teaching at Wilbur at Cross is a new experience for Ms. Sto- Cross Annex for 9 years. “The staff at rey, who is the new Chorus teacher with a Cross is so helpful and I think this is music Bachelor in vocal performance. “I what makes the school special. Live, love Wilbur Cross High School” She was Laugh, Learn for the rest of your life transferred from Davis Street School, and take pleasure where she taught 6 years. “Mine is not to in the everyday.” reason why, mine is just to KATIE WOOD- do or die.” WARD- ENGLISH. Ms Woodward was born in Chicago and taught in Philadelphia ELENA CAMPO – ART. For Ms. Campo, the for a couple of years. “I really like the fac- art teacher, this is her first time teaching. She ulty” says the English teacher who has graduated from Southern Connecticut Univer- sophomore students this year. She plans to sity. “I love the staff at Cross Everybody helps keep on teaching at Cross “I like the multi- me to teach and gives me advice.” Her plans culturalism that exists at Wilbur Cross High for next year are to get involved with the School. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy.” school soccer team and be a soccer coach.

CHERIE HILL - MATH TEACHER. Ms. Hill has a bachelor degree and is working on her masters. She teaches math and Pre-Calculus. It is her first year teaching and up to now she has had IOLE APICELLA – ITALIAN good experiences with the students. “I like TEACHER. Ms. Apicella has been the fact that teaching for 10 years. She taught in Co- this school is operative High school. “I am planning to very rich in keep on teaching at Wilbur Cross High culture which School for many more years. All the stu- makes more dents are really nice. They show respect pleasant to and the staff is wonderful. A teacher can teach, to get to know more people.” point in the right direction, but you are the only ones that can choose the right JIM MCHALE - BUSINESS road in life.” TEACHER. Mr McHale is new to the Wil- bur Cross business department, and is a big -article and photos by Adriana Gonzalez fan of the New York Mets. *If there are any new teachers who were not included in this article, we apologize. Any omissions or errors will be corrected in the next issue. THE PROCLAMATION 6 OCTOBER 2006 What makes her stand out as a teacher different from many others is her ability to be very inclusive and make everyone comfortable. Ms. Rodriguez is able to teach all levels of students from A.P level to students with special needs. She is willing to teach them and accept them for who they are academically. She makes students feel like someone really cares about their education. That is what makes her the shining star and one of the reasons why she was nominated. Ms. Rodriguez feels she couldn’t do it without her co-teacher for inclusion Mrs. Fradiani. The award is based on achievement and the dedication you have for your job, She is very humble about receiving such a prestigious award. Ms. Rodriguez is much honored because she feels she represents all of the teachers in New Haven and that our district has some of the best teachers in the country. What influenced her to start teaching was “great, wonderful teachers that loved their jobs.” She attended Southern Connecticut State University, one of the best teaching colleges in the U.S, She majored in Physical Education and Health. Her minor was in Women Studies, and she got a Masters in History, She was the lead teacher for Holocaust studies and Resistance studies in Poland & Israel. Ms. Rodriguez is also a certified Massage Therapist and went to the Yale Institute For the Study of Africa. So 23 years of teaching is finally paying off for Gloria Rodriguez. Receiving this award was a shocker for her. She’s shy about it. TEACHER OF THE YEAR This is the second year in a row that a Wilbur Cross teacher was nomi-

“I look at receiving this honor not just for me but for all teachers in New Haven”” says Teacher of the Year Gloria Rodriguez from the New Haven District. Well all of us know or at least heard about how wonderful a teacher Ms. Rodriguez is at our school. “Many students enjoy coming to her classroom every day because they know that when you leave you’ll leave with some new information” says Donnesha Gause, one of Rodriguez’ students.

nated as the best in New Haven. Last year Ms. Confrancesco (Ms. C) was nominated for teacher of the year. So this is really saying something about Wilbur Cross teachers in general, that they are among the best of the best. Ms. Rodriguez feels that teachers in New Haven perform miracles every day and that they don’t always get the recogni- tion they deserve, Mrs. Rodriguez feels very honored to have received the award, and she deserves it.

-photos and article by Ariel Neely and Janae Ward THE PROCLAMATION 7 OCTOBER 2006 Mr. Canelli in the Movies GEAR UP! Did you know that we have an actual movie star prowling the What is Gear Up? This is a question many students who attend halls of Wilbur Cross High School every day? That person is none other Wilbur Cross ask when they here about it. Gear Up is a program that than Mr. Canelli himself. The principal of Wilbur Cross, who always has allows students to experience what college will be like. The program helps time to help students when they need him, has made some time for him students get scholarships to any college (4 year recommended), helps with self to pur- filling out applications, and takes students on college trips. Gear Up was sue a role in founded five years ago and is sponsored by the United States Department an upcoming of Education. Arthur Poole is the State Project director and Zannette Hollywood Lewis is Gear Up’s Program Coordinator. film. It feels Gear Up projects vary across the country. In Connecticut, Gear great” said Up works with the Bridgeport and New Haven public schools to conduct Canelli, who programs to help students perform better in classes and prepare them for was cast as an extra in the role of a teacher in film. “I have always been inter- e s t e d i n movies, and to actually h a v e t h e chance to be a part of one, and see how it is done is truly a dream come true”. The movie he is referring to is entitled In Bloom, a story about a woman (Uma Thurman) who is haunted by her guilt over a Columbine- type school shooting that she survived when she was a high school stu- dent. Mr. Canelli heard that the movie would be filmed at his old school, Sheridan Middle School, and he jumped at the chance to make it big. “At first they told me that the roles were taken, but I sent my head- shot and resume, and I ended up getting a call to be an extra as a teacher.” If you think being an extra is not a stressful job though, think again. “It took us from 6 in the morning until 8:30 at night to film one college. To sign up for Gear Up at Wilbur Cross contact either of two Gear scene, over and over again”. Up Coordinators. They are Larry Conaway, Cross’s Building Adminis- This subject of the movie was especially tough for Mr. Canelli. trator and Yoselin Roman, a Cross Guidance Counselor. They both be- “It was very difficult to see these kids running out of the school screaming lieve that all students that are eligible to be a part of Gear Up should take and covered in blood, because as a principal, that is my worst nightmare.” advantage of the opportunity. “Most students that attend Cross don’t even It became so real at times that Mr. Canelli actually used his own instincts know that they are a part of Gear Up,” said Mr. Conaway who attended as a principal to help the actors. “Everything seemed so real that I actually Gear Up’s annual conference this year. Gear Up is not only a local pro- ran over and tried to help the kids to safety, which I wasn’t supposed to gram, but national as well. Gear Up has a lot of events planned that are do, although it worked out because the director came up to me and told going to take place this upcoming year, such as after school programs, me to keep it up and that he liked what I was doing, so that was a big thrill field trips, tutoring and much more. for me.” The main reason many students don’t know much about Gear Up As for Mr. Canelli’s future acting jobs, he seems to have big is because this is Gear Up’s first full year at Cross. “Get Wise! Mastering plans for himself. “I will have a role in an upcoming movie starring Joa- Vocabulary Skills” by Nathan Barber is a guide that helps students prepare quin Phoenix (Gladiator), and Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind), for the SAT’s, which Gear Up highly recommends. “I’m working with about a murder in Connecticut that took place in the 1970’s. They told me seniors now and making my way down to freshmen,” says Mr. Conaway. I will be receiving a phone call sometime between now and Thanksgiving, Why, because seniors are the ones that are close to going to college. So which I am pretty excited about.” juniors, get ready because Mr. Conaway is on his way!!! Gear Up is a But the bus doesn’t stop there. Mr. Canelli actually plans to take great program to get students thinking positively about higher education. up acting as a part time job. “I plan on trying to join the Screen Actors And it’s free! Guild so I can have roles in many more movies to come, and make some Gear Up at Wilbur Cross started October 10th. Mr. Conaway be- money while doing it. You know, you can make up to $800 just by having lieves that every student should have a positive attitude about college. one line in a movie.” That is quite a goal, but if anyone can achieve it, it’s Gear Up is an excellent way to experience pre-college life. “I like seeing Mr. Canelli. In Bloom is set to premier in the fall of 2008. kids going to college and I want everyone to know about Gear Up from As for now though, you can see Mr. Canelli starring in the spring the New Haven Register to global net,” said Mr. Conaway. Find out musical Fame, and working hard at Wilbur Cross. Today he is our Princi- more. It’s just what the doctor ordered. pal, but tomorrow, he may be the next big thing. -by Janae Ward & Ariel Neely -article and photo by Bryan McGarthy THE PROCLAMATION 8 OCTOBER 2006 WHO ARE

THOSE GUYS? First to open doors in the morning, last to close doors at night.

UNLEASHED What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “animal shelter”? Cute little cats and dogs waiting in kennels to be adopted while receiving the best care they could possibly receive in the meantime? If these are your thoughts then you’re absolutely correct. But, what about what took place before then? They had to suffer through cold nights, starvation, homelessness, and neglect before they got to the ken- nels. These are conditions that no one would want to face. But, sadly, for some animals this is their way of life. And, if it weren’t for the West Ha- ven Animal Shelter, many of those lives would have been cut short. The Who are they? They are our are custodians, men with feelings and expec- officers, workers, and volunteers work day and night to make sure that the tations just like regular teachers, principals, and parents. They “take pride animals at their shelter and elsewhere never have to face these conditions in the building.” again. This school is our second home during the week. Students The original West Haven Animal Shelter was a very small, should treat people the way they want to be treated. Custodians have a crowded building with barely enough room for the workers, not to men- tough job, which has gotten tougher since the 1970’s, when the custodial tion the animals. A woman by the name of Judy E. Retting convinced the staff was much bigger and the school was much smaller. Wilbur Cross city to build a new shelter. Judy Retting was an animal control officer who High School expanded while the custodial staff dropped. Since 1970 the played a major role in the lives of many animals. She ensured that they number of custodians dropped from 24 to 11. After a 53 Million Dollar had a safe, comfortable, and loving environment to live in. And now, renovation, students should have more respect for their second home. “We thanks to her, they do. The West Haven Animal Shelter is now a much would give up a raise just to add another custodian to the crew. But most larger building on Collis Street across from the police department, which of all we would settle for more respect. All we want is for kids to treat the shelters a large group of animals that receive housing, medical attention, school just like their own home”. and the tender loving care. Some students think nothing of dropping trash in the hallways The shelter is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is and grounds, throwing entire rolls of tissue on the bathroom floors, sinks, run by Chief Angelo, Officers Vitelli, Merlin and others. The West Haven and walls, and then complaining that there’s no tissue in the bathrooms. Animal Shelter is filled with adorable little creatures waiting for a new “It makes no sense that young people that are almost grown would be home. About six hundred animals are taken in every year. Only about one vandalizing different areas of our school when they are about to enter the percent of those six hundred is euthanized. The shelter adopts out eight real world. out of ten animals yearly with the help of outside organizations. But they The custodians at Wilbur Cross High School have a very good only shelter cats and dogs. But if it comes down to sheltering other types sense of humor. They do their job and have fun doing it when the students of animals, the shelter will rehabilitate them and then put them up for respect the work that they do. Not only are they here to do their job but adoption. also to inspire kids to stay in school, do their work, and become what they Sadly, many of the animals suffered animal abuse and neglect, want to be in life. The custodians are also some of most loyal sports fans and have been found in their home environments amid trash, feces, half- in the school, and are regularly seen at basketball, football, and volleyball opened cans of food, no food or water at all, no shelter, and even dead games. The custodians at Wilbur Cross High School describe themselves bodies of other neglected animals. In other cases, the animals have been as hard workers, fun to be around, smart, and realistic, Just like other treated horribly, and are found with embedded collars, emaciated fur, members of the Cross community, they they have great respect for the signs of starvation such as ribs showing, scars from animal fighting and school and are proud to be a part of the school. other cruel acts of physical abuse by the owners themselves. One dog has a permanent limp from having his leg broken by being swung around by it -article and photos by Jonathan when he was a puppy. The animals that survive and are rescued from these and Joshua Henderson horrible conditions are taken back to the shelter and nursed back to health until they are adoptable.

-article and photo by Karissa Gatison THE PROCLAMATION 9 OCTOBER 2006

FILM REVIEWS GOT FRIES? FEARLESS How do you describe a legend, other than the story of an epic battle or mystical time, passed down through generations as an open window to the past? What makes it a legend? Is it the fact that it's been told forever? Or that no one really knows the truth? Maybe it's the fact that it's too good a story to let go? We want to know more. We have master story tellers who have made it their job to fascinate us with these tales. We happen to be facing one of the greatest storytellers of our time. Someone whose abilities allow him to create epic tales not with words, but actions. So, how do you really describe a legend? Two words... Jet Li. Jet Li's most recent movie Fearless is more of a sports drama than a martial arts movie. But, it doesn't fit in any particular category. In most cases, films usually start out with the story of a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Poor, rebellious, trying to find his way in life. Yet, somehow he rises from nothing to become a master of the martial arts. Fearless throws all of that away and starts off with a rich, arrogant, spoiled brat. Jet Li stars in this biopic along with: Shido Nakamura, Betty Sun, Yong Dong, Hee Ching Paw, Ting Leung, Yun Qu, and Nathan Jones as Chinese martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia. Son of a prominent martial arts master skilled in huo wushu, he dreams of becoming the world's greatest fighter. It started After being beaten up by an older boy, he vows never to be defeated when a bill again. And, he never is. But, at what cost? Things eventually go horribly was passed, wrong for Yuanjia. He's not as much low as torn apart. But even at his saying that worst, there's still a good man deep inside Yuanjia. And, it takes complete foods and chaos and utter disaster to bring him out. drinks that Yuanjia staggers out into the world leaving everything behind only to made kids find himself in a small Chinese village far from the riches he's used to. He overweight spends years there. And, when he's through he hasn't been completely had to be transformed into a fierce, fighting creature ready for revenge. Rather, he is someone who has changed his convictions. And, he learns from his arro- gance. You may not know it if you've seen him struggling to perfect his English in Hollywood movies, but Jet Li is a skilled actor. Fearless has taken out of brought plenty of amazing martial arts fighting action to the table. But, it all schools is Li's deep, passionate performance that makes the film work on a much from kin- higher level. Fearless is much more grounded than most epic Chinese dergarten to movies. It's a movie about a man fighting the true enemy within himself, high school. winning, and using that strength to inspire others to better themselves. Li This new says this is a personal film that reflects his own ideas on life. As for Huo bill imposes Yuanjia, he was a real person who changed that path of Chinese fighting a total ban of away from killing to a simple battle of skill. He made it dishonorable for snacks and soft drinks during school hours. This year at Cross the foods fighters to kill their opponents in the ring and founded the Jin Wu Sports aren’t much different than last year except that there are more toppings on Federation to ensure that future generations would learn from his mis- the pizza and that tacos are introduced. takes. Apparently one member of those future generations was Jet Li. Since the passing of the bill Wilbur Cross has given up fried There has been talk about how Fearless will be Li's last martial arts foods such as French fries, and all snacks are baked instead of fried, film. As it turns out, thats not true. Thankfully, at the request of his fans, products such as baked Doritos. Jet will continue to do action films. But he says that Fearless will be the This law was passed to prevent high cholesterol, high blood pres- last movie he'll do based on wushu philosophies. Actually, it's almost a sure obesity and other undesirable illnesses. Many people wonder whether shame that Fearless isn't his retirement film. As a way to go out, I couldn't keeping sweet and greasy foods out of the school actually preventing kids imagine anything more beautifully appropriate. It would have been a fit- from eating the junk they want to? One teacher said, “Because most stu- ting way for Jet to say goodbye. dents will pack their own lunch or stop by the store before and after school just to satisfy their craving for fried or sweet foods or drinks, this is -by Karissa Gatisson not helping.”

-article and photos by Jonathan and Joshua Henderson THE PROCLAMATION 10 OCTOBER 2006 “Till It Happens To You” is an amazing blues melody so soulful as to only be comparable to the likes of Billie Holiday, while “I’d like To” IDLEWILD and the preceding tracks “Trouble Sleeping” and “Call Me When You Get Outkast is an American This”, are all more of the soul funk genre. Still, songs like “Choux Pastry hip-hop duo from the ATL. Heart” and “Seasons Change” can only accurately be described as poetry. Their original musical style Other songs such as “Enchantment” are reminiscent of Sade, and in gen- is a mixture of funk, soul, eral, she’s been compared to Stevie Wonder. rock, jazz, and blues while The singing on the album is amazing in its purity. Rae’s voice still giving you that dirty seems to have a life of its own, radiating with no effort at all. Her voice is South feel. The duo consists a breath of fresh air only magnified by the fact that being able to sing has of Andre Benjamin and become an extra talent for R&B singers after dancing or just looking Antwan Patton, better pretty. known to their fans as Andre But what really makes her stand out, aside from her angelic voice, 3000 and Big Boi. The duo is the deepness in her lyrics, which she co-writes. Rae mends a lack of wanted to take their music to shallowness and elementary rhymes, which seem to be mandatory in another level, longing to work today’s music industry, into a new way of approaching the classic R&B with their-music video-director Bryan Barber, on a film that told the story cliché of “love”, making this CD unique and worth a listen. of southern characters from an African American point of view. Admittedly, certain songs, such as her first single (not released in The movie is based on family, religious, and business relation- the US) “Like A Star” and “Butterfly”, are just plain drowsy. If you were ships. The story line is simple: In 1935 Georgia, two friends Rooster (Big expecting the CD to be something as thoroughly upbeat as “Put Your Re- Boi) and Percival (Andre 3000), live different lives but still maintain their cords On”, or if you just have no taste for soul then you may find this CD close relationship. Big Boi acts like himself; he’s a gangster and a hustler, to be boring at times. Many of the songs are slow at pace with word ar- but Andre 3000 plays Mr. Sensitive - a shy piano player who still lives rangements it may take a couple listens to get used to, and some songs are with his father and has a passion for song-writing. anti-climactic. Overall, it is a well-put-together and satisfying debut The supporting actors are excellent as well. Cicely Tyson, who album displaying Rae’s potential. played in Madea’s Family Reunion, steals her second movie this year. Terrance Howard plays Trumpy). Bryan Barber directed a great movie; ______the only thing that’s distracting is that sometimes there’s just so much happening on screen that your eyes can’t catch it all. MUSIC NOTES by Daemien Collins You don’t have to be an Outkast fan to appreciate the greatness of Idlewild. Go to the cinema with an open mind and you will not regret it. STEEL PULSE On October 1st Steel Pulse performed at Toad’s Place from 8:09 -by Rasheda Lyde p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with Leni Stern opening. Steel Pulse is an internation- ______MUSIC REVIEW by Victoria Smith CORINNE BAILEY RAE At a point in time where most R&B artists in the U.S. enter the mainstream by way of one-hit-wonder and then quickly disappear for years at a time, it’s important to hold onto amazing talent when it presents itself. Corinne Bailey Rae’s voice has that talent. Topping the British album chart at #1, Rae’s self-titled debut album, which came out earlier this year, is a sultry blend of jazz, soul, R&B, funk, blues, acoustics, and poetry. ally acclaimed Reggae band with a political message. Their résumé is Most likely, you have impressive: since their début in 1975, they have played with notable punk heard her international hit rock groups like Generation X and The Stranglers on Rock Against Ra- single “Put Your Records On”, cism bills, have been the only reggae band that has been invited to per- which combines a memorable form at the White House, have sued The New York Taxi and Limousine instrumental of guitars, saxo- Commission for refusing to pick up African Americans and Rastafarians phones, and trumpets into a in particular, and have put out 19 releases, have won Grammies and have jazz-like R&B phenomenon. always maintained their stance that "We just can't ignore the politics, be- The song made it to the #2 cause every life and soul that's born on this earth is a political maneuver spot on the British singles for someone, at some stage.” chart and the #8 spot on the The show itself was worth about 7 out of 10. Leni Stern took until European singles chart and about 9:30 to get onstage and only played for 35 minutes. Judging from was the only of her three sin- the audience, Leni Stern did a fair job with their mixture of Funk, Jazz and gles to be released in the US. Rock. However, the people who were most into Leni appeared to be the Rae, however, is more versa- hipster-college student crowd. One example of this can be found in the tile than this with songs ranging following dialogue between Leni and the audience: “What should our next in both genre and depth. song be? Something funky, or something loud?”

(continued on next page) THE PROCLAMATION 11 OCTOBER 2006 YALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONCERTS The audience responded with “Something funky and loud!” Some prob- lems were the incredible amount of time between bands playing. Steel from Mid-October to Mid-November Pulse took until 11:15 to get onstage, leaving a dull vacuum between them and their support act. For high school readers of the Proclamation and by Janet Li others under 21, only a fifth of the floor space was available, and the combination of the two led to tedious, cramped hours. Horowitz Piano Series Steel Pulse certainly delivered in stage presence. Lead singer David Morse Recital Hall Hinds moved with a certain grace, and the rest of the band delivered well, October 17, 2006, 8:00 PM, Tickets for sale especially lead guitarist Basil Gabbidon, faithfully engaging the audience. Gripes aside, the show generally went well. ______Claude Frank FILM REVIEW Yale Philharmonia Shubert Theater FRESH October 20, 2006, 8:00 PM, Tickets for sale

The movie Fresh chronicles the life of a young African-American David Effron, guest conductor. Shostakovich, male growing up in a diverse and unpleasant part of Chicago. It exposes things that youth in urban communities see every day, such as drug deal- Saint Saens ing, prostitution, gang banging, and the toll it may take on someone if Yale Schola Cantorum they aren’t exposed to a positive Morse Recital Hall parental figure. October 21, 2006, 8:00 PM, Free The movie focuses on a Chiaroscuro III. Panetti, Monteverdi, Charpentier, others twelve-year-old boy named Mike, who lives in Chicago Yale Opera-Opera scenes. with his aunt because his Morse Recital Hall mother died on the streets and October 27, 28, 2006, 8:00 PM, Tickets for sale his father was a crack addict. Opera scenes. Doris Yarick Cross, Artistic director Mike is so focused on leaving the life that he currently leads Great Organ Music that he becomes a drug runner to get enough money to get out Dwight Chapel of the ghetto. Being part of a 0ctober 29, 2006, 8:00 PM, Free drug gang brings money and Grethe Krogh, Lorentzen, Fuzzy, Buxtehude, Others status, but also takes a huge and deadly toll on the people that Annual Mid-night Halloween Concert Mike loves, In one scene, one Woolsey Hall of the dealers Mike works for October 31, 2006, 12:01 AM, Tickets for sale shoots and kills Mike’s girl- Yale Symphony Orchestra friend. Another dealer shoots Mike’s best friend. The boss of Mike’s gang gets Mike’ sister hooked on Vista heroin and keeps her as a virtual sex slave. Mike decides to take revenge. Morse Recital Hall Mike is a ringer chess player, and he decides to make his moves carefully. November 4, 2006, 8:00 PM, Free Mike comes up with the idea of setting everyone up who had to do A new look at Chamber Music with the two killings. He does this by making it seem like all the dealers are going against each other by invading each other’s territory. This starts Faculty Artist Series a drug war and eventually two major dealers end up dead and the others in jail. In the end, Mike and his sister go into a witness protection program. Morse Recital Hall He has saved them both by using his mind instead of a gun. In the last November 5, 2006, 4:00 PM, Free scene Mike break into tears from all the horror that he, not even yet a Wendy Sharp, violin teenager, had survived, The reason I feel this movie is good is because it relates to things that Chamber Music Society are going on in the city of New Haven right now, such as shootings, turf Morse Recital Hall wars, and drugs. There are many youths in New Haven who are living the November 7, 2006, 8:00 PM, Tickets for sale same life as Mike and are being sucked into the life of the streets. It seems THE JUILLIARD String Quartet. Mozart, Bartok, Beethoven. that a lot of teens in New Haven are living the “gangster” movie role, which is ruining the community because the violence is getting even Yale Philharmonia worse. There are kids who feel that the easy way out is the streets, but that Morse Recital Hall isn’t the case. Instead of applying for a job they go to the corner and sell November 8, 2006, 8:00 PM, Free someone’s family member drugs. Even though it is quick money, in life, Yale Sinfonietta. Student conductors there are no easy steps. In time, it will catch up with you. See this film. It just might change your life. DMA Recital -by Brendan Cohens Morse Recital Hall November 9, 2006, 8:00 PM, Free, Stephen Buck, piano THE PROCLAMATION 12 OCTOBER 2006

Dalia Santiago’s CLUB LISTINGS ADVICE COLUMN • School Newspaper - Mr. Brochin A214 • Literary magazine - Ms. Arnot A209 Dear Dalia, • Los Amigos - Mr. Sugrue, Guidance office Ever since I was little my dad wanted me to play on a team. I don’t want to. I told him that I would rather join a club. He didn’t like that idea. I feel • Las Amigas - Mr. Sugrue, Guidance office that I should be able to join anything I want, but I don’t want to go against • Sat/Academic Tutoring (from yale students), ! my father’s wishes. What should I do? -Anonymous Mr. Sugrue, Guidance office • Model UN - Mr. Russo A205 Dear anonymous, I had a similar experience where my father wanted me to join the soccer • Learn to Play an Instrument - Mr. Picket music wing team even though I wanted to join the basketball team. I decided to do • Band - Mr. Picket, music wing what he wanted, so I played, but all he seemed to do was yell at me to do • Student Council - Mr. Meadows A201 better and how I wasn’t doing anything right. I quit. I decided to do what I wanted. You should do what you want to because if you don’t, you won’t • Cooperative International Studies Program - Mr. have fun. Your father will come around. DeNaples A204 or Ms. Meadows A201 -Dalia. • Movie Club - Mr. Denaples A204 • Youth Together - Library Friday after school Dear Dalia, • Best Buddies - Laura Visochek In one of my classes, I’m not doing well and I’m afraid to ask for help [email protected] because I will feel stupid. I feel like I should change the class, even though I think I can do better. • Swim Program - Laura Visochek -Anonymous [email protected] Dear anonymous, • Skateboarding Society - Zack Hughes This is a common problem. Many students are afraid or feel embarrassed zphardfl[email protected] to ask for help. Everyone goes through this sometime in their life. Don’t • Christian Fellowship - Mr. Cordero B301 give up by dropping the class. If you find yourself feeling like you’re failing, ask the teacher what s/he thinks you need to do better, and then try • Ski Club - Mr. Canelli your best. If this doesn’t work, schedule a time for extra help. This is what • Drama Club - Mrs. Sadick-Brown teachers are here for. -Dalia. • Yearbook - Mrs. O'Brien A 105, Mrs. Vaiuso E 207 • Jewish Student Union - Anna Abromavits,! ! [email protected] Dear Dalia, • Gear Up - Mr. Conaway Is it possible to be allergic to the opposite sex? It seems that every time I get around this boy I get sick to my stomach. Is this possible? • Independent Study and Seminar Program - -Anonymous Ms. Townsend, Library Dear anonymous, • Math Team - Mr. Kleinfeld B317 Honey I’m sorry, I don’t think that is scientifically possible. Did you ever • Ultimate Frisbee Club - (check with office) think that maybe you have a severe case of anxiety. This is not an allergy • Debate Team - (check with office) but in fact could be a crush. Stop worrying and go for it. Maybe if you tell the boy how you feel your stomach will get well. • Play it Smart - (check with office) -Dalia • Photography Club - (check with office) • International Club - Ms. Minck, Art.1 A QUESTION FOR STUDENTS* • French Club - (check with office) Describe the stereotypes that you think exist at Cross. • Saturday Academy - (check with office) • CAPT Prep - (check with office) Please send your responses to my homeroom, in B208. Thanks, • 21st Century Programs - (check with office) • Yale Institute - (check with office) Dalia THE PROCLAMATION 13 OCTOBER 2006 A GOOD START FOR FOOTBALL

Wilbur Cross Gover- nor’s football team looks as good as any other year, and, according to Coach Wanzie, maybe even better. “I’ve coached a lot of great teams here at Cross, but from what I’ve seen so far from these guys, they may be the best I’ve coached. Defensively, this is the best team I’ve ever coached, hands down. With Senior captain Curtis Smith (an all-state linebacker) lead- ing my defense, I know we can make the plays.” Against North Haven, they did make the plays. The stingy Governors defense held North Haven to only 6 points at the end of the first half and took a 14-6 lead into the locker room. The offense put points on the board quickly, thanks to their running game led by tailback Jawon Haggans, but couldn’t seem to score again before the half. In the 2nd half the defense came out strong and the offense provided the firepower as Cross took a 22-6 lead into the fourth quarter. The defense looked stronger and more poised than ever as the North Haven backs couldn’t break the Cross line and the secondary shut down the passing game. With 6:20 remaining in the 4th, North Haven scored a touchdown, but it was too little too late. That was the last time North Haven would come near the end zone and the game ended with a final score of 22-12. Cross wins! After the game I caught up with

Coach Wanzie to ask him what the team could improve on. “The defensive line needs to learn to maintain their splits better and we need a kicking game, period.” Over the years Coach Wanzie has tried to establish goals for each of his teams. This year there are a few: overcome adversity, come out of the game quick and have a winning attitude no matter what. He puts his trust in Seniors Jawon Haggans, Curtis Smith and Enico Jones to show the team how it’s done. Coach Wanzie said that Cross would win more games if Ms. Schread came to more games.

-article and photos by Nick Neeley and Laura Visockek THE PROCLAMATION 14 OCTOBER 2006 DIVERSI-TEAM It looks like a university or professional soccer team. Our team is among the special teams in the school. And while it doesn’t get much attention like football or basketball, it is special in many ways. The players are from different countries and speak different languages. And they get along well with each other and with the coach. The soccer team is different from the other teams in the school. Most of the players are from outside the U.S. Because unlike the U. S., soccer is among the popular sports in Europe, Africa and South America. And in these countries soccer

is called football. Most people in Africa and in Europe take soccer seriously. Kids start to play soccer when they are little. Because most famous sports players play soccer so the kids are inspired to play soccer as well. Sergio, who’s Mexican and speaks Spanish, is one of the goalies. Wabi from Congo speaks French and Lingala (a French dialect). When asked how long he’s been playing soccer he answered “nine years”. Mussa, who’s also from Africa, from Liberia, speaks English and Mandingo. Taisuke is from Japan and speaks Japanese. Josue, who is from Honduran parents but was born in the U.S., also speaks Spanish and he’s been playing soccer for seven years. Mario, who is Mexican but was born in the U.S., speaks Spanish and has been playing soccer all his life. Cas Loxsom said he’s been playing soccer for eleven years. (Since he was four) and takes soccer seriously. The coach, Edgar Miller’s, born in British Guyana, has been playing soccer since he was six years old. This is his seventh season as coach. When asked how they feel about the coach, Sasha said “he is good.” Sasha’s been playing soccer for ten years. Orlando, who many say is among the top high school players in the country, says the diversity of the team is a real strength.

-by Ines Nyandekwe -photos by Tamia Gregory and Mr. Brochin THE PROCLAMATION 15 OCTOBER 2006

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2006

Day Date Opponent Site Time Tue. 9/12 Sacred Heart L 3-1 H L 3-1 Fri 9/15 Hillhouse L 3-0 H L 3-0 Mon 9/18 E. Haven L 3-0 A L 3-0 Mon 9/25 Career W 3-0 H W 3-0 Wed 9/27 Branford L 3-1 A L 3-1 Fri 9/29 Lyman Hall W 3-1 A W 3-1 Tue 10/3 N. Haven L 3-0 H L 3-0 Wed 10/4 Sheehan L 3-1 H L 3-1 Fri 10/6 Sacred Heart L 3-1 A L 3-1 Mon 10/9 Hillhouse L 3-0 A L 3-0 Wed 10/11 E. Haven H 4:00/5:30 Mon 10/16 Career A 3:30/5:00 Wed 10/18 Branford H 3:45/5:00 Fri 10/20 Lyman Hall H 3:30/5:00 Tue 10/24 N. Haven A 5:30/7:00 Fri 10/27 Sheehan A 5:00/6:30 Mon 10/30 SCC Tournament TBA Wed 11/1 SCC Semi-finals TBA Fri 11/3 SCC Finals TBA TBA TBA Pre-season meeting TBA Thur 10/26 Post-season meeting TBA Sun 12/3 All SCC Division Team Photos TBA

Head Coach: Queen Edwards

2006 Boys/Girls Cross Country Schedule

Day Date Opponent Site Time

Tue 9/19 F. Prep, Derby, Cross 4:00 W. Haven, Branford Tue 9/26 Amity, Derby, Amity 4:00 L. Hall, N. Haven Tue 10/3 E. Haven, Foran, Derby 4:00 Hillhouse, Derby, Tue 10/10 Cross, Career, Derby 4:00 Derby Thur 10/19 SCC Championship TBA TBA

Mon 8/29 Pre-Season meeting TBA Thur 10/12 Post-Season meeting TBA Thur 10/19 All Conference Photo Site of meet

Head Coach: Mr. Verderame THE PROCLAMATION 16 OCTOBER 2006

WILBUR CROSS HS – VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2006

Day Date Opponent Site Time/score Fri 9/15 F. Prep A L 14-7 Fri 9/22 N. Haven H W 22-12 Fri 9/29 W. Haven A L 28-7 Fri 10/6 Hand H W 20-0 Fri 10/13 Shelton A 7:00 Fri 10/20 Hamden H 3:30 Fri 10/27 Cheshire A 7:00 Fri 11/3 E. Haven H 3:30 Fri 11/10 Notre Dame H 12:00 Thur 11/23 Hillhouse H 10:30

Head Coach: Dennis Wanzie WILBUR CROSS – BOYS VARSITY SOCCER SCHEDULE 2006

Day Date Opponent Site Time/score Tue 9/12 Xavier A L 1-0 Fri 9/15 Branford A T 2-2 Tue 9/19 Career H W 11-0 Thur 9/21 Guilford A T 2-2 Mon 9/25 Shelton H L 1-0 Wed 9/27 E. Haven A T 1-1 Fri 9/29 Derby A W 5-0 Tue 10/3 N. Haven H W 2-0 Fri 10/6 Branford H L 4-1 Tue 10/10 Career A W 9-1 Fri 10/13 Guilford H 3:30 Mon 10/16 Shelton A 7:00 Wed 10/18 E. Haven H 3:30 Fri 10/20 Derby H 3:30 Tue 10/24 N. Haven A 7:00 Fri 10/27 Xavier H 3:30 Head Coach: Edgar Miller; Assistant: Danny Gant

WILBUR CROSS – GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER SCHEDULE 2006

Day Date Opponent Site Time/score Tue 9/12 Sacred Heart H L 1-0 Fri 9/15 Branford H W 1-0 Tue 9/19 Guilford A L 3-0 Thur 9/21 Law H W 5-0 Mon 9/25 Sheehan A L 4-2 Wed 9/27 E. Haven H L 1-0 Fri 9/29 Derby H W 8-2 Tue 10/3 N. Haven A L 1-0 Sat 10/7 Branford A W 4-1 Tue 10/10 Guilford H L 1-0 Fri 10/13 Law A 5:30 Mon 10/16 Sheehan H 3:30 Wed 10/18 E. Haven A 6:00 Fri 10/20 Derby A 6:00 Tue 10/24 N. Haven H 3:30 Fri 10/27 Sacred Heart A 3:45 Head Coach: Christine Huber