volume 56 - issue 6 - May 2016The OneF Normanalconaire J. Field Way Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 www.mrhsfalconaire.com Dancing with the Teachers: McDonough Wins Again! Recap of the Dancing with the Teachers results Krista Johnson participate; Shannon alone danced for probably 37 hours with Mr. Daly Variety Editor to put this together. It was great to see Key Club so successful with this.” Monmouth’s annual Dancing with the Teachers competition is a MRHS senior Alley Sotillo who was a judge of the competition said, fundraiser for a Children’s specialized hospital run by Key club in which “Both teams did great and deserved top two, but I really thought Daly’s individual students or a groups of students pair up with a teacher and team should have won, considering they had over 20 people and none of put together a dance routine to perform in the PAC. This year the event them were dancers to begin with.” raised over 2,000 dollars for the Specialized Children’s Hospital. Senior Shannon Harris from Mr. Daly’s team said, “We made our own The 2016 Dancing with the Teachers was held at 6:30PM on Friday, Apr. music and we choreographed the dance by ourselves; we didn’t drive an 8 with host Mr. Nappi. The reigning champion was Mrs. McDonough hour away to get it choreographed professionally like the winning team.” and her team, for the second year in a row. Since there could only be one winner, science teacher and judge Mrs. To participate, each team needed at least one teacher and one student. Collison challenged the two teams to a dance off, and Team McDonough This year’s teams include teachers Mrs. Ciccone, Mrs. Nappi, Mrs. Mc- took the win. One factor that shocked the crowd and judges was that Donough, Coach Y (Yglesias), Mr. Clark, Mrs. Delorenzo, Mr. Nappi, Mr. Mrs. McDonough was pregnant and was still able to dance along with the Daly, and mystery guest Mrs. Legere. other girls. The two finalists in this year’s Dancing with the Teachers were Mr. Mrs. Collison said, “I’m zero months pregnant and I couldn’t do what Daly’s team, and Mrs. McDonough’s team. you’re doing, Mrs. McDonough.” Host and history teacher Mr. Nappi said, “I think Shannon Harris, Even though Monmouth now knows Mrs. Collison is pregnant, she Alexis Lorenc, and Keith Egan deserve a lot of credit for getting people to made a clear point about what McDonough was doing! Credits to: Isabelle DeAbreu

From Left to Right Top to Bottom: From Left to Right: Charley Cushing, Shannon Harris, Lauren Langlois, Josh Rife, Nata- Jess Holguin, Paige Stratton, Karyssa D’Agostino, Emily Brown, lie Scmalzel, Olivia Ragenklint, Jules Faccone, Sam Skubik, Mr. Daly, Ms. McDonaugh,Christine Bradshaw, Hailee Kissane,Nythaja Anthony Guarino, Gianna Sabin, Josh Jackson, Abigail Schmalzel, Suarez, Sam Seliga, Jess Phipps, Rachel Boulton, Ariel Radisch. Jen Long, Karly Trillhouse, Derek Radzik, Joe Malfara, Seth Gonzalez, Matt Johnson, Bobby Riordan, Noah Eggenschwiler, Paul Birzin.

Photo Credit: Kristeen Tynes The Buzz April Psac James Seldner and Conor McClunn The reason for this possible change is that when unknown visitors Staff Writers come to the school and need to sign in, they automatically come The April PSAC meeting was held on April 8th in the Schleig into the school. But the entrance by the flagpole entrance has two Conference room. Twelve students and Mr. Radisch congregated to sets of doors that don’t allow immediate access to the school. If discuss issues and topics in Monmouth Regional High School. someone dangerous was to enter through the administrative wing, The first thing that was brought up was that PARCC testing once they get through the first door, they have access to the whole (which ended recently). Mr. Radisch said he doesn’t believe that school. But if someone dangerous was to try to enter the school one test defines a student, but it is a graduation requirement. He through the flagpole entrance, they would need to get through two said students should challenge themselves to do well on the test. sets of doors, which would make it harder to gain access to the He also explained what Dancing with the Teachers was and said school. that all the proceeds were going to Specialized Children’s Hospital. Senior Sam Seliga asked what the box near the entrance of the Mr. Radisch said that teachers were going to be trained in prepa- school was. Mr. Radisch said that it was a military box that was do- ration for the implementation of CCR classes for next year. nated by Fort Monmouth and that they do not know what they are He then warned the seniors about senioritis and the temptation to going to do with it yet. act out during the last few months of school. He said that certain Sophomore Danny Harris said that the school should do something senior privileges could be taken if any of this were to occur. to slow down the juniors driving to the junior lot because recently Mr. Radisch then said that the school was researching changing he was almost hit by a car. Mr Radisch said that he would look into the entrance of the school for visitors. He explained that normally the issue. visitors currently enter through the administrative wing. The plan The next PSAC meeting will be sometime in May in the Schleig moving forward is to move the entrance to the flagpole entrance. conference room. Page 2 ews May 2016 May 2016 DenimN Day 4.27.16 MRHS Stands With Rape Victims Through Denim Day Raejeen Walker a small fee for the campaign to be able to wear jeans and Staff Writer show support. They also asked that the students participate “Because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had in wearing jeans as well. Junior Jadah Smith Des-Jardin to help him remove them… and by removing the jeans… says that she was definitely going to participate in this it was no longer rape but consensual sex.” This was the ap- event. pealed ruling in Italy 1999 from the overturned conviction Mrs. Collison said “Denim day is something not everyone of a driving instructor found guilty of raping an 18-year knows about . FCCLA wants to bring more awareness and old student. This switch up caused an international uproar, get the word out.” She said the jeans are a symbol to say and a “skirt strike” in the Italian Parliament where women that when a man or woman says no, it means no. wore jeans to work. Since then, there has been promotion On Denim Day, Monmouth Regional held an assembly of worldwide sexual violence awareness in April. for classes to attend with many inspirational videos and Monmouth Regional is showing support on this day clips informing our students about jean day. by having a fundraiser involving our staff and students. Senior Aldrin Loyo participated in denim day because “it’s On April 27th our faculty was given an option to donate a great and it enhances the statement that no means no.” Credit to Raejeen Walker Retiring Faculty Monmouth Shines at Monmouth Regional Employees Say Their Goodbyes Conor McClunn Teen Arts Staff Writer In All Areas Monmouth Shows Their Talent

Mrs. Rappaport Keith Egan Mrs. Rappaport was part of the Applied Tech Co-Editor in Chief Department as a Family Consumer Science teacher , On March 17th, Monmouth Regional students participated or competed teaching Foods 1, Food Service and, Gourmet Food in Teen Arts at Brookdale Community College. They came home with eight classes. When she retires she plans to spend time with awards and honors. my family What Mrs. Rappaport will miss the most is Starting with the large musical theater category, Monmouth Drama’s instructing , transforming ,inspiring , caring , interact- “Songs for a New World” tied for first with Matawan Regional whose cast ing with students daily and making a difference in featured about 30 more students than Monmouth. their lives. Also the friendships and camaraderie she “It was a little intimidating being a ten person cast, since we were compet- had with the teachers in her department and others ing with casts with around 40 people and still being considered as a large throughout the school. Most she will miss her Mon- musical” said Kara Pizzolo. “We worked very hard and didn’t have much mouth Regional Family. time to work on it.” She also added how proud she was for overcoming these obstacles as a group. The Jazz Band also won 1st prize in the “Large Instrumental” category. Mrs. Harris Senior Kennard Johnston said, “They gave really good professional feedback Mrs. Harris has worked at MRHS for 26 years, that really helped and wasn’t filtered. You want to have the most honest starting out as an Instructional Aide, and then as a Special Ed teacher. She has taught self-contained opinion as a performer.” resource room classes, individual resource room In the “Dancing” category, Shawn Scott won 3rd place. Also Xiomara classes, and has been an In-class Support Teacher Quinones competed in a duet dance with Shawn. for English, History, and Science. She was also the Regene Odon and Jazmyn Ball placed for the Creative Art Exhibit. Regene Senior Advisor for the classes of 2001, 2004, 2008, & won another big award with Noel Tyminski for 2nd place overall vocal for 2012. their performance of “Seventeen From The Heathers”. After Mrs.Harris retires, she plans to move to “(Teen Arts) shows that Monmouth Regional does have the talent and South Jersey to be closer to her grandchildren. even if its second place, we can use that as motivation to move up to first” The things that Mrs. Harris will most about MRHS said Odon. is the staff and the students. She said that she has Noel showcased her singing talent in other areas as well in her solo and worked with “many amazing professionals who were trio with Khali Brewer and Kara Pizzolo. Khali, Kara and Regene also sang always there to help and support me academically as solos of their own. well as personally.” As a result of the success from all the students, each of the winners will be competing in states.

Mrs. Wisdom Mrs. Wisdom worked for 11 years as a guidance counselor. She is retiring this year to pursue her doctorate in education as she needed the time to complete her studies. After she retires Mrs. Wis- dom plans to work in college admissions or teach at a college level. The thing she will miss the most is her students since she loves them, the great team of faculty she has encountered over the years and her “guidance family.”

Mrs. Kradjel Mrs. Kradjel has taught Spanish here for 21 years and when she retires she is looking forward to being able to travel during the winter! Mrs. Kradjel would also like to do some translating and tutoring. Credit to MRHS Drama Club When asked what she will miss the most about mon- From Left to Right on the Top: Emma Risely, Christian Rome- mouth regional she said she will miss the people, the ro, Madison Fruchter, Mackenzie Uplinger, Khali Brewer, Kara staff as well as her wonderful students. Pizzolo, Connor DiBella, Regene Odon, Noel Tyminski.

On the Bottom: Kennard Johnston, Michael Penna, and Chris-

Credit to Genesis topher Sabol. At time of publication The Falconaire received no response from other retiring faculty. May 2016 May 2016 Opinions Page 3 No Such Thing as a “Good Drunk Driver” Drunk Driving: Still a Problem in 2016 We’ve been hearing it since we got into middle school, and According to Dosomething.org every 51 minutes in America, maybe even before. The four simple words that are heard like a someone is killed in a drunk driving crash. That equates to 27 broken record throughout your high school career. “Don’t drink people every day. and drive.” That’s only a few teenagers larger than one average high school Maybe the phrase is so repetitive that some people choose to class. Some people may be saying, “Everybody tells me this but ignore it like we ignore parents nagging about chores or home- I’ve driven drunk a bunch of times and I was fine.” work.Unlike getting a zero on incomplete homework or getting Dosomething.org said most drunk drivers have driven 81 times grounded for not doing what’s been asked, drinking and driving while under the influence before being caught. In fact, 32% of all repercussions are far more severe and most are permanent. car accidents involving someone under the influence are fatal ac- During prom season, cording to ncadd.org. maybe we should pay spe- Teenagers shouldn’t wait cial attention to it. After until they have been caught all, one of the senior events or join that 32%. Teenagers is called “rude awakening” need to stop now. It’s better where the horrors of fatal to be the person who locks drinking and driving are their doors, takes everyone’s recreated. keys and makes sure that no Teenagers fail to see this one drives home drunk than until it happens to some- to be the person who sits one close, an acquaintance, back and watches someone or maybe even someone lose their life. from their hometown. The Officer Delucia said “8-12 damages caused by drink- drunk drivers are pulled over ing and driving are horrible every month just by Tinton and can be fatal for some- Falls Police Department.” one who is involved. To put that into perspective Teens’ brains are not ma- there are 550 departments in ture enough to handle alco- New Jersey; multiply 8 driv- hol. According to toosmarttostart.com “Alcohol can cause altera- ers by 550 departments it’s 4,400. That’s 4,400 drunk drivers solely

EDITORIAL tions in the structure and function of the developing brain, which in the state of New Jersey pulled over every MONTH. continues to mature into a person’s mid 20s, and may have con- Senior Xiomara Quinones said, “I think it is really irresponsible sequences reaching far beyond adolescence”. Teenagers shouldn’t and selfish to put other people's lives at risk just because you’re wait until someone around them is affected by this horrible crime having “fun”. to take the four repetitive words seriously. If you genuinely don’t care for your life enough to not get We need to act now. Science teacher Mrs. Collison said “Teenag- behind the wheel while drunk, at least care for the sober drivers ers have this invincible attitude that nothing bad will ever happen who are about to fall victim to a gruesome death that is complete- to them; I’ve lost around... ten kids due to drunk driving, which is ly avoidable. terrible because of how young they are.” Credit to Connor McClunn Guide to Senior Year 5 Tips to Ensure You Live it Up to the Fullest. Keith Egan them and shunned them from enjoyable expe- be the last time you’re in your hometown for Co Editor in Chief riences, and no one wants to be remembered all four seasons, so live it up and do something as the person who forgot about the people all you’ve always wanted to do. Senior year is a special one for all students, around them to focus on the few just in front but it’s important to not put yourself in a bad of their face. You may not realize it, but take a 4. Be Positive, Be Friendly - When times position. Here’s some helpful tips whether second to think of the people around you who get tough, it’s not the end of your dream se- you’re finishing up senior year, getting ready to you may have excluded, and make them feel nior year. Not everything will go your way, but take it on, or still looking at it in the distance. welcomed. You never know, it could make their focusing on what you can control and attacking day, or even their senior year. everyday with a positive and friendly mindset 1. Enjoy it, Don't Stress - Senior year is a will put you in position to enjoy each day to its time to enjoy as you make memories that will fullest. Maybe even meet or get closer to people last your lifetime. That being said, don’t make you’ve been around but never had the chance to these memories ones of stress that you will soon get to know. regret. Enjoy picking a college and getting ready for the new campus lifestyle because you may 5. Don’t Slack Off/ Set a Goal - Senior year be able to only do it once. Random answers to is known as the year of more play than work, the question “What was your biggest regret of but don’t make it no work and find yourself senior year” and one answer was to be “more of with no motivation for anything. For the classes an extrovert.” Yes there’s a lot going on and new that do require a decent amount of work, fin- things that you may not have been exposed too, ish strong so that you aren’t looking back with however giving yourself a second to sit back and worse grades than you’ve ever had - or even enjoy the process is the best thing you can do worse, sitting in the crowd at graduation rather for yourself. than with your friends. Campus Explorer said the #1 mistake of high school seniors is skipping 2. Don’t Leave People Out - Senior year is class. If you find yourself cruising through some not a time for cliques. Everyone wants to have 3. Take Chances - Everyone has those things easy classes, set a separate goal for yourself. their best year of school to finish positively they’ve thought of doing for a while, so go out Maybe a workout goal or a goal for something alongside the kids they’ve been growing up with and do it! (Within reason) Don’t do something you are passionate about. Either way, always their whole lives. Leaving people out is just silly you’re going to regret the rest of your life, but keep yourself motivated. and nonsense. No one wants to look back on try something new. Pick up a new hobby, or go high school as the kid whose friends abandoned somewhere you haven’t been. Senior year could Credit to Wikipedia Page 4 ports May 2016 Falcon’s FinestS Sign On for Division 1 Two of Monmouth’s Fastest Females take their talents to the next level Questions: What College are you attending and for what sport? What were the contributors to you choosing that college? What are you most excited or nervous about? Keith Egan the school I felt most comfortable and at my official visit for track I got along great Co-Editor in Chief home. When visiting, I fell in love with and fit right in with the track team and the beautiful campus and could envision coaches so after that I knew Monmouth Kristen: myself going there. Also when I went on was the school for me. Lastly, Monmouth 1. Rutgers, cross country/track, long has a big selection of majors to distance choose from which is great. 2. I knew I wanted a big school and I re- ally liked the coaches and the team when 3. I'm very excited to continue my I visited. The team seemed to have a good academic and athletic career at Mon- balance between academic/athletic life mouth University. It's always been and overall the life there felt right for me. my goal since I was little to run track 3. I'm really excited to meet new people and compete at the Division 1 level in and just have a new experience both with college, so I'm very happy to be do- running and outside of it. The only thing ing that. I'm also very excited to just I'm nervous about is I won't be able to have the college experience. I'm most manage my time with everything but I nervous about the workload in col- know it's an adjustment like anything else lege. I'm a great student, but I know that I'll get used to college is a lot more work so I will have to prepare myself for that. I'm Mackenzie: also a little bit nervous about having 1. Monmouth University, Track & Field to manage my time between track Events- Sprints & Middle Distance and school at the college level, but I know I'll be fine once I get adjusted to 2. I chose Monmouth because that was my schedule. Credit to Taylor Molloy Ready, Set, Exercise Battle of The Classes Promoting School Spirit and A Healthy Lifestyle Noel Tyminski the purpose of exercise it was additional the energy of competition through the Opinions Editor benefit. classes. According to experts from safeteens. Sophomore Joseph Paolantonio says “ Senior Wil White says, “ It encourages org, teenagers should be getting at least It’s able to get classes together to build everyone to go out and try new activities one hour of vigorous to moderate exer- spirit and teamwork, while encouraging and it helps people have motivation with cise daily for at least one hour. exercise and mind games.” some friendly competition.” Senior Kennard Johnston says, “ I don’t Since there is an aspect of competi- Battle of The Classes is another way to believe teenagers get enough exercise tion, it motivates students to get out promote teamwork and their love for unless they participate in the sport.” there and move for the activities that Monmouth Regional. Since everyone Unfortunately, not everyone in at Monmouth Regional doesn’t par- Monmouth Regional partici- ticipate in sports or gym, Mrs Nappi pates in a sport. There isn’t a lot says, “ The variety of events were Monmouth Regional can do to created with a mindset of serving as promote exercise besides have much of our diverse population as gym periods where they can possible.” Mrs. Nappi goes on to ex- promote exercise, but not force plain that the main purpose of battle it. Also there are sports provided of the classes was to promote school but not everyone participates or spirit, but it does have some health makes those teams. Most of the benefit she says. “Anything that gets responsibility for staying fit relies a person moving, smiling, and work- on the students, who must have ing with others has multiple health enough motivation to either work benefits.” out outside of school or utilize the Overall Battle of The Classes offers weight room. so much for the Monmouth Regional Last year Monmouth Regional community. It offers the option to offered more opportunities to cel- have school spirit, team work, and ebrate school spirit and exercise physical and mental activities. Ath- with Battle of The Classes. It is an letic Director Mr. De’Orio says “ In event where there are different my opinion “The Battle of The Class- stations in which a student can es” is a positive and fun activity for play a game requiring exercise in order offer a sports like agenda. the students”. It helps our students wind to earn points toward their classes over- School spirit is what Monmouth Region- down and have a load of fun with an op- all score. Though it was not created for al prides itself on, and students feed off portunity to get out there and move. May 2016 May 2016 ports Page 5 #ThankYouKobe S Rio 2016 Kobe Bryant retires from the NBA Olympics and Paralympics Preview Chyna Walker and teacher Jason Goldman says he Isaiah Brinson tional multi-sport event involving Staff Writer thinks that it’s “unfortunate that he Staff Writer athletes with a range of physical ended his career on a losing Lak- disabilities, will be held shortly after “Mamba out” said Kobe Bryant ers team but it was smart for him the Summer Olympics. It starts on as he finished addressing the sold- to retire on his terms. He was the The Olympics and Paralympics are September 7th through the 18th with out crowd of the Staples Center heart of basketball in LA so he’ll back and this time they are being 528 medal events and 176 nations after his final game. definitely be impossible to replace.” held in the country of Brazil. This participating. After 20 years in the league, Although he finished his ca- will also be the first South Ameri- There will be approximately Kobe Bryant officially retired from reer with a losing season, over the can country to ever host the Olym- 4,350 athletes participating in these the NBA, playing his 1,346th and course of 20 years, Kobe Bryant has pic Games. According to rio2016. events, 226 of said events will be final game on Wed. April 14. truly left a lasting impact on the com,this year women’s only, 264 Freshman Destiny Bland says basketball world. The 37-year old an expected men’s only and 38 “Kobe did what he had to do. He’s retired as a five-time NBA cham- 206 nations mixed events. In one of the greatest of all times and pion, 17-time All-Star, two-time will be com- this year’s Paralym- he will be Olympic peting in 306 pics there will be 23 missed on the Gold Med- medal events sports contested with court. He will alist, and for the Olym- two new events Ca- continue to be a multiple pics over the noeing and a Triath- respected and World course of 17 lon. These sports will admired off Record days, from take place over the the court as Holder, ac- August 5th span of 21 locations w e l l .” cording to through 21st in the same 4 regions of 2016. listed above. Sopho- The third- Guinness The prepara- more Vasu Garg says, leading scorer World tion for the “I’m really looking in the history Records. event calls for forward to all of the of the NBA Ju- approximately running events and ended his last nior Jada 45,000 volun- Credit: Wikipedia the Triathlon but as game with a Ramsey teers, 85,000 out- whole I don’t think I’ll be watching bang. Bryant says “It’s sourced staff, and 6,500 employees. the Paralympics as a whole.” shot 50 times sad to see There will be approximately 10,500 The Torch Relay to mark the in total, scor- such a athletes participating in these events. start of the Olympics will begin and ing 60 points great ath- 136 of said events will be women’s as usual there will be one for both for the sixth lete go, but only, 161 men’s only and 9 mixed the Olympics and Paralympics. The time in his it was for events. olympic torch will travel from Greece career and led the best. As for the competitions themselves, to Brazil and will spend 95 days tour- his team to His health there will be 42 sports, two of them ing the country until the games are to victory over should being golf and rugby. This will be the begin. As of now the torch is already Utah Jazz. come first time golf has been in the Olym- on its way and has toured Greece and This 60-point Credit: Flickr first.” pics in 112 years and as for rugby it’s will begin its journey in Brazil on game estab- “This season is all I have left to been 92 years. May 3 and will arrive in Rio on the lished a new record for the most give. My heart can take the pound- Senior Kevin O’Donnell says, “I’m day of the opening ceremony. amount of points scored by a player ing My mind can handle the grind excited for the Rugby addition and Sophomore Ishani Brinson in his final regular-season game, But my body knows it’s time to say that’s definitely what I’m watching says, “I think that the Olympics is in according to ESPN. The previous goodbye” (Dear Basketball by Kobe this year.” These events will take place a beautiful venue this year and it will record holder was John Havlicek, Bryant). in 32 locations in 4 regions of the city be a great explosion of culture.” who scored 29 points in 1978. which are Deodoro, Maracana, Barra You can tune in to the National MRHS assistant basketball coach and Copacabana. Broadcasting Company (NBC) and The Paralympics, a major interna- catch all the action. Women’s Pay: Win or Loss Women’s Soccer Team Fights Back for Equal Pay Chyna Walker history of the United States. 2015, the women are only paid about ¼ of what Staff Writer MRHS Varsity Soccer player Michaela Stan- the men earn, according to ESPN. ton says that “with the USWNT’s increase in Coach Daly of the MRHS Varsity girls soccer “We are the best in the world, have three popu- team says that “One issue in sports is that world championships and four Olympic cham- lar- male athletics tend to generate more revenue pionships, yet [the men] get paid more to ity and than female athletics. This has caused a wide just show up than we get paid to win major talent, financial gap in salaries, however in the case championships.” - Hope Solo, goalie for the US it’s a of US soccer the women's team has tradi- Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) as sur- tionally performed better than their male reported by The Nation prise counterparts. With that in mind, I sympa- According to ESPN, five players on the US- that thize with the female athletes and believe WNT, including Carli Lloyd, Meghan Rapinoe, they they need to have comparative wages based Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, and Becky Sauerb- on their performance.” runn, have “filed a wage-discrimination action Also according to ESPN, the pay dispari- against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) with ties between men and women for playing in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- the World Cup are great too. The USWNT sion (EEOC).” received a “team total of $2 million” after MRHS Varsity Soccer player Jason Wolff winning the 2015 World Cup. But when the says that “this wage-discrimination is present men played in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, throughout the entire world, and it is something Credit: Flickr the team “earned a total of $9 million de- that needs to be fixed.” wouldn’t earn more than the USMNT, who has spite going just 1-2-1 and being knocked out in 25.4 million people watched the 2015 World half as much success.” round 16.” Cup Final against Japan, which made it the most Although the USWNT generated almost $20 watched soccer match- male or female -in the million more revenue than the US men’s team in Page 6 Reviews May 2016 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 - A Must See Nicolette Parent Every song matched perfectly with what was supposed to be felt, and every Win- Contributor dex joke brought joy to the hearts of true fans. Looking for some good comedic relief? Upon hearing about the new movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2”, fans of the first Watching both My Big Fat Greek Wedding 1 and 2; they won’t disappoint. movie became ecstatic. In 2002, the first My Big Fat Greek Wedding premiered and gained nationwide fans. So as soon as the new one hit theaters, those fans were first in line to grab some tickets to go. Fortunately, they were not disappointed. Being able to witness how the original cast had aged and what their children were like was practically a dream come true. Toula, the main character of the first movie, learned to love her big Greek family rather than resent it, although her father still disap- proved of her marriage to a non-Greek man. Her father is also a very stubborn man, who believes everyone and everything came from the Greeks; continuing to display his Greek stereotype for comedic effect. And her mother was still the image of hope for both Toula and her daughter, Paris. As for the second generation, they all had their own strong Greek personalities. From the start of the movie until the end, laughter erupted continuously throughout the theater. However, to understand some of the main jokes in the movie, one would have had to seen the original prior to seeing the sequel. But even so, the new jokes were just as enjoyable as the older ones were. The movie begins with Paris, daughter of Toula and Ian, trying to decide where she wants to go to college, her main goal being to get as far away from her loud, obnoxious, and overbearing Greek family as she possibly could. While she is struggling with this

major life decision, her grandparents get married after finding out their first marriage Credit to Wikipedia wasn’t official. It’s a story of love, loss, laughter, and occasional drama that ties it all together. Over- all, this movie was definitely a solid 5 stars. From the hilarious beginning, to the crazy twists and turns throughout the middle, to the heartwarming ending, the movie left viewers satisfied as they left the theater. Re-Views From the 6 Bubbakoos Burritos Drake’s New Album is Sure to Release More Hits Chipotle Has Some Competition Keith Egan plays a large part in Drake’s style. Noel Tyminski Co-Editor in Chief Some songs on the album including Opinions Editor Drake continued his tradition of drop- “Child’s Play” and “Views” are likable for Looking for fast Mexican food that offers a little more? Well look no further ping chart-topping albums recently with the up-beat rhythm and style similar to than Bubbakoos in West Long Branch. Bubbakoos is slightly more expensive than his anticipated album, “Views.” Although other songs of Drake that have gained its competitor Chipotle, (a quesadilla was $7 at Chipotle and $10 at Bubbakoos), highly awaited it's inevitable for this plenty of radio play time. but Bubbakoos is worth the few dollars more. album to be compared to the ones before He also has some more relaxed songs that Since it was the first time experiencing this restaurant, a chicken quesadilla was it. That being said, “Views” did a good job are still catchy including “Feel No Ways” the way to go since it is their specialty. Since there is usually the non crispy extra measuring up to “If You’re Reading This and “Controlla.” This variety pleases any cheesy quesadilla that was provided at Chipotle, expectations were low, but there Its Too Late”, “Nothing Was the Same” listener as it goes through an up and was a pleasant surprise. and “What a Time To Be Alive.” down pattern throughout the album. The tortilla was fried in oil making it crispy. There was the option of three Drake didn’t necessarily surpass each One of the best parts of this album different types of chicken. There was also the option to add rice, (which never pre- of these albums, but he’s able to continue are the features with other artists. “Too sented itself to be possible before anywhere else). It was clear that they put more his tradition of releasing songs everyone Good” is a song with Rihanna about effort into satisfying their customer’s cravings. is listening to and talking about. treating someone too nice who doesn’t to To make this place even better, they also have sides such as Tater Tots or Curly According to Billboard.com, “Views” the same to you. The female voice adds Fries, in which someone can add cheese, bacon, buffalo sauce, or chili on top. Also sold over 770,000 copies in its first four what seems like an answer for the second they have an option for desserts such as Fried Oreos and Choco Tacos. days on sale (April 29-May 2). verse, really building the intensity of the The staff is SUPER friendly, and make sure they take time with each order. Drake does a good job of varying his song and fits her perfectly. Future is also If you’re looking for a fiesta on your taste buds, Bubbakoo’s of West Long Branch is songs with different types of genres of featured in “Grammy”, which is an upbeat certainly recommended. rap. He also flows a lot of the songs from song similar to the album they did to- one to the other with long interludes at gether, “What A Time To Be Alive.” These the end which creates a relaxing vibe put- add even more to the album and are some ting the album together. of the better tracks on it. Although creative, these instrumental For everything this album is able to interludes and sometimes voice au- provide for each listener, it deserves a 4 dio that Drake commonly uses can be out of 5 stars. The problem is the audio overused and at times annoying. After and music towards the end of most songs getting into the songs main hook or verse, which goes on long after the song should Credit to Noel Tyminski it could be 45 seconds of instrumentals be over. Nonetheless, Drake continues to while waiting for the next verse even dominate the music industry and specifi- when this could be the end of the whole cally the rap game where song. The use of audio is more of a prefer- he can enjoy a nice view ence from one person to another since it on the top of the charts. Credit to Wikipedia May 2016 Features Page 7 There’s a first time for everything Recycling Needs Improvement Prom and the decisions that come with it The Myth That Needs to Be Addressed Brianna Cartagena the janitors and makes sure Karyssa D’Agostino “After prom details are still being things, but the reality is most Contributor the school is functioning News editor worked out, I’d say that, that is high schoolers attending prom properly as it should be. He Prom is the night that high the most stressful part of prom… are 18 or very close to it and The Environmental Club is said “Students need to be schoolers look forward to from deciding where to go and what those are their choices to make. taking action to help im- educated in where things the first step into the building to do”. Ultimately, parents won’t be in prove the amount of recy- go in order to take part in freshman year to the night of Other decisions could be as the room when those decisions cling that happens at MRHS. recycling. Many kids in the the event itself. Everyone has simple as deciding to go with a are being made. Factors like peer Although three recycling school assume trash can their idea of the perfect prom date or maybe asking someone pressure or maybe just simply bins are in each classroom, go into any bin. The three night. A lot of people decide they have feelings for. Senior being exposed to it can push a junior club member Sean trash bins in each room all what’s going to happen and the Nahijee Cross said “I knew who teen to make a decision. O’Brien said, “Students just have a purpose: The blue decisions they’re going to make i wanted to ask but for a week Some say the best thing for don’t put trash into the right on is for mixed paper, the without even thinking about it. me and my friends threw around parents or guardians to do is bin.” He said that in the end black is for all trash, and the It is almost like a high schooler’s ideas on how to ask her”. Those make sure if they are making it causes more work and white/black bin is for cans confirmation that they can make are simple decisions. those decisions they under- expense to separate the and glass only. Follow these adult decisions. The hard decisions that no one stand what they need to do to commingled trash. simple steps and guaran- Most high schoolers have an likes to talk about but know be responsible and the possible According to the Environ- teed there will be great “after prom”. Somewhere they they’re going to be faced with repercussions their actions can mental Protection Agency improvment. Three year go usually with no parents and are choices like participating in have. However some students are (EPA), much is gained by Environmental Club mem- just friends to chill out and enjoy underaged drinking/drugs, or not comfortable enough to have recycling. It reduces landfill ber Ian Bennett said“ I think their senior privileges. This is staying abstinent. The student open conversations about what’s waste, conserves natural the teachers need to teach one of the many decisions they Assistance Counselor, Mrs.Tri- going to occur at prom/after resources, prevents pollu- the students where items go, have to make. Is it a good idea to marchi, said she thinks students prom or the decisions they might tion, saves energy, creates otherwise everything seems spend a weekend with just their are peer pressured during prom have to make. If they are mature jobs, and reduces green- to be a trash can.” friends and all the freedom in the season. She said “ They are pres- enough to make the decisions house gas emissions that Mr.Reineke also said “ world? Can they handle it? De- sured definitely about drinking, they are mature enough to have contribute to global climate I don’t know why and I’m ciding weather they can afford, and possibly the use of drugs a conversation about it with their change. not complaining , but the find transportation and who they especially at ‘after-prom.’” She parents. From the start of the new English and history wings are want at the after prom. Most said that once they are under the Prom comes along with many year of 2016 the Environ- the best when it comes to decide they can and come back influence “it could make stu- firsts. Just make sure you are mental Club has focused recycling things properly”. saying it was one of their most dents make riskier decisions like making the right decisions for their energy on the impor- But Junior Paige Stratton favorite memories from senior unprotected sex.” Parents act like yourself not for others. tance of recycling. said her teachers don’t tell year. Senior Rachel Knecht said their kid would never do those Credit to Wikipedia The club became aware her to recycle in any certain of the problem when Mrs. way. Wolverton, the club advisor, New club member Joan heard a few comments in Chung thinks, “The label- the hallway regarding that ing on the trash bins and Monmouth Regional does recycling bins are too small not recycle. In disbelief, she for some to read. Maybe if said she wanted to research the sign was bigger, it would this rumor to hopefully be encourage more students to proven wrong. So she and recycle.” the club members decided Mr. Reineke agreed to to survey the student body make bigger labels for all during homeroom. trash and recycling bins The survey took place by the upcoming school early spring of 2016. It asked year,to help clarify and the students if they recycle relive any confusion . at school, at home, and if The Environmental Club not ,what is the reasoning hopes to see better results An Eagle Amongst the Falcons behind not doing so. in the upcoming year. As for Eagle Scout at Monmouth The results show clearly now it is up for the students/ that Monmouth does, in teachers to make a differ- Quinton Escalante fact, recycle. A total of ence in Monmouth Re- Layout Editor 340 students answered the gional. An Eagle Scout is the highest rank that a boy scout can earn, according to blog. questionnaire. Of those The picture on the left scoutingmagazine.org, and one of MRHS’ own senior, Alex Mayer, became one this 340 students 275 said they displays the three trash year. Some people who were Eagle Scouts went on become famous figures in the recycle in school . The other bins that should be in ev- world. Neil Armstrong, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Moore are just a few of the fa- 65 said they do not recycle ery classroom. The first one mous Eagle Scouts. in school. When asked why, starting from the right is a Q: What made you want to there were rough patches with it. The fun trips like most students wrote that the blue bin for mixed papers, become an Eagle Scout? but you’ve just got to stick canoeing, white water bins in clasrooms are confus- the middle black bin is for A: I’ve always Credit to Wikipedia rafting, Gettys- ing, so throwing everything trash, and the last black/ loved helping burg, Hershey in any trash bin seems best white bin is for glass and people and it Park and the and most convenient. cans only.. The first two bins just sort of made life long friends clearly show mixed trash, sense that I I’ve made defi- The Solution paper, and plastic in both would go on to nitely helped Mrs. Wolverton said“ I know bins. The last bin was empty. achieve Eagle. along the way. we as a school recycle, but Since there is no labeling on Along the trail Q: What will it seems we are probably any bin, it is fair for students I learn a lot of you do with not doing it enough.” to say trash can simply go valuable lifelong this in the fu- The Club contacted anywhere. skills but prob- ture? Mr.Reineke who oversees ably one of the A: I plan to Credit to Brianna Cartagena most important continue help- things I learned ing out in the was living by the community Scout Oath and and volunteer Law even when my time help- I’m not in uniform ing my troop because being an Eagle through it and in the end as an Assistant Scoutmas- Scout is so much more the final result is worth it. ter. then getting the medal, Q: How did it feel to be- Q: What did you do for your it’s a way of life, that you come an Eagle Scout? Eagle project? have to try your best when A: Well, at first there was a A: My project was building you’re in uniform or you’re sense of relief. an 80x80 foot perimeter not Q: Why did you stick with it fence that was used for a Q: Did you ever want to so long? new community garden in quit? A: When you love doing Tinton Falls. A: No, not really, of course something you just stick Page 8 ariety May 2016 VSenior Advice Advice From MRHS’ Graduating Senior Class Karyssa D’Agostino News editor Leaving high school is a very exciting time for seniors. It can also be like a “walk down memory lane” for them. When they look back at who they were as underclassmen, they realize now that they could have benefitted from some advice from older students who have “been there-done that.” The Falconaire caught up with some of the MRHS seniors and asked what advice they had to give to their underclassman.

Go with the flow and enjoy “Don’t get caught up in all the “Do NOT take pre calc” “Enjoy the time you have left the little things, and always fly little things, just enjoy your - Sam Smith because it flies by” high! time while it lasts because - Matt Mooney - Jason White timeflies” - Nicole Van Meerbeke

“Don’t stress out about get- “DON’T drink and don’t do “Take advantage of your high “Use your planner” ting work. Just do it and en- drugs” school career (classroom and - Filipa Pereira joy your time you have left” -AJ Delutis extracurricular). Be a leader - Marysa Slovenz and focus on your future!” - Kennard Johnston Credit to Genesis No Need for Prom Dress Panic Rebecca’s Closet and Bella of the Ball Recycling Prom Dresses Krista Johnson who need them, because most foundations only offer prom dresses” said Monmouth Re- Variety Editor gional Senior and president of the foundation Kim Bass. With prom on it’s way for seniors dealing with senior dues, thinking about college Bella of the Ball and Rebecca’s Closet are working together to make sure that all Mon- payments, and so much more, buying an expensive prom dress might be hard. One way mouth Regional girls and middle school girls feel special the night of their dance. These for girls stressing financially about prom, is to borrow a gently used prom dress from the foundations are a wonderful way to combine recycling and giving back to the commu- foundation known as Rebecca’s Closet. nity. In such a simple way we can all give back to the community, by sharing or trading a Rebecca’s Closet is a foundation run by Autumn Samuels, Mrs. Samuels’s daughter, prom dress, so that someone else can have one. with Freehold Township high school. This is Credit to Krista Johnston the second year they have come to Monmouth Regional. The foundation started coming to Monmouth because they saw that so many students found it useful, and also to recycle the dresses; since most of them are brand new. Re- becca’s closet has “over 3,000 dresses” said Child Development teacher Mrs. Samuels. This foundation is also for girls who are at- tending multiple proms and don’t want to pay for two dresses. With Rebecca’s Closet, they can borrow one or even swap one out and give it back. To anyone interested, see Mrs. Samuels for more information, in the Child Development lab classroom, or the foods room. Senior Kayla Arroyo, who is borrowing a prom dress, said “this is definitely helping girls offset the cost of prom.” These dresses are in amazing condition and are completely free. Another foundation here at Monmouth is called “Bella of the Ball” which also offers “free, Left to Right: Rachel Boulton, Cami Pomphrey, Abrielle Bea, Marlene Perry, gently used eighth grade dance dresses to girls Kayla Arroyo, Carline Saint fort, Rebecca Schiafone, Michelle Finn