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Sofia Farhangnia Opinion (left), Maddie Glenn and David Mack have their hands-and teeth-full of awards. Photos: Griffin Riel

The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super trash one day or in a dusty, forgotten box. become the reward itself. Skills and knowl- Bowl, but since the New England Patriots They were never meant to be a souvenir or edge are something that a person can take played really hard, they are the Super Bowl a token of adult pity. Undeserved trophies anywhere in life and can never be taken champions as well. America won the Revolu- don’t boost kids’ self-esteem as most partic- away from them. That promotes real self- tionary War, but the British participated, ipation-trophy givers hypothesize they will. esteem. On the other hand, phony participa- so they also won. I’ve got news for all the Instead, they’re more like a shining symbol tion trophies eventually just lull kids into a people who hand out participation trophies: of averageness, giving kids the impres- false sense of success and discourage them that isn’t how the real world works, and sion that there’s nothing really to work for from trying to actually master new skills. handing out these fake trophies isn’t prepar- Our country is a competitive nation. ing today’s youth to succeed. Trophies were never meant We need individuals with grit—the drive to The world is facing a lot of serious prob- keep trying even if they first fail numerous lems including poverty, disease, dangerous to be a symbol of adult pity. times. Participation trophies don’t instill this leaders and violence. Many people are con- necessary quality; they instill the exact op- cerned the generation of millennials won’t be because whatever efforts they give—which posite of the American spirit. Time maga- able to take on these enormous challenges. could be very little—are­ just so wonderful. zine once said that millennials received so Numerous articles have been written about Trophies based on merit motivate kids many participation trophies when they were these young people, generally describing because they acknowledge working hard children that now “40 percent of them think them as “too obsessed with themselves and and gaining skills are rewarded in life. And they should be promoted every two years— their phones” to really understand or care as kids grow older, the benefits of those regardless of performance.” about the world. But it can be ar- acquired abilities Luckily, here at Paul Revere, gued that millennials tend to have Tala Maher Makenzie participation trophies are rarely these qualities because they were “won” Armbrest seen. Students who are on the taught it was okay to be mediocre these for shows off sports teams keep score during from a young age. After all, they soccer. her honors. competitions. And kids who were given participation trophies earn a P.E. shirt know they’re as they grew up. not going to see someone who Trophies are special when ran a ten-minute mile wearing they symbolize someone has the same shirt. It’s clear that worked really hard for something teens at Revere need to earn and succeeded. An earned trophy their achievements—just­­ as they is a lot less likely to end up in the should. —Griffin Riel

The Town Crier asked Patriots if participation awards are necessary or even appropriate to give out. Below are some of their responses: “Participation trophies are not “Trophies are for something “The idea of a participation “Participation trophies give reasonable. People can slack off truly exceptional. Participation trophy is to get rewarded though the individual a false sense of and do little yet still be recog- is not exceptional. Therefore, you didn’t win. This may sound self and don’t prepare kids for nized for their ‘efforts.’ I’m not participants should not be good in theory, but participa- the real world. We are trying saying you should be recog- rewarded with a trophy. Cer- tion trophies are a bad influence to develop a growth mindset nized for everything you do, tificates, on the other hand, are on children. They give kids the and inspired individuals getting but participation awards seem widely accepted as recognition idea that no matter how bad participation awards makes the useless and mediocre.” ­­ for average accomplishments.” ­ they do, they’ll get rewarded.” person complacent.” —­Rustin ­­­Kharrazi, Grade 6 —Mattie Tillman, Grade 7 —Layla Chammas, Grade 8 — Mr. Foxson, P.E. Teacher May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3 TALKING HEADS How would you improve gun control laws? These past few months, there was a lot of chaos regarding school shootings, and debates about gun laws. Patriots gave their opinion regarding what they would do to change gun laws. “If I were in the position of the White House, I would handle gun safety laws by requiring a valid and approved gun license, by the government. I would also diminish the amendment that allows people to bear arms. This amendment has caused countless fatalities.”—Mason Binder, 6th Grade “Kids shouldn’t be able to get their hands on a gun. This is because one kid could have a mental problem and fire the gun irrationally. Another law I would make is putting a tracker on the gun and have the person who bought the gun sign a paper so they know.”— Lucy Chada Kramarich, 6th Grade “I think that to make laws safer, they must restrict people who are not in the military or a cop so that no one else ends up with a gun and tries to shoot people. A crazy person who ends up with a gun can kill many people.” — Dara Rahmanian, 6th Grade “If I were in charge of gun laws, there will be monthly checks where the police will ask you questions regarding the gun you purchased. You can only use your gun once a month, and no auto- matic guns, only for soldiers, and police.” — David Mack, 7th Grade TOWN CRIER POLLS “If I were in the White House, I would do more Should everyone What should be background checks on people who have a mental illness or have committed a crime. Another thing get an award, even if the legal age that I would change is age restrictions. People 25 they didn’t win? to buy a gun? years old and younger won’t be able to puchase a gun.”— Aimee Mandi, 7th Grade “If I were in a position in the White House, I would handle gun safety laws like getting a driver’s license. You would have to take a series of back- 21 ground checks and tests such as a mental evalua- Everyone Only Winners 18 tion. Also, you would have to retake the test every 22% 78% 23% 77% couple of years.” —Maya DeGanyar, 8th Grade Poll of 6th, 7th and 8th graders conducted by Tala Maher on Apr. 19, 2018 “If I were able to change laws for gun safety, first, those who want to purchase a gun would need a VOLUME 62, ISSUE 4 thorough background check as well as showing their permit. Also, I believe that the gun training hours are too short, so I would add more hours.” — Dakota White, 8th Grade Published by and for the students of Paul Revere Charter Middle “I would push to make automatic and military School and Magnet Center grade weapons illegal on the federal level. I 1450 Allenford Avenue would make gun shows illegal, and only adults Los Angeles, California 90049 age 21 and over would be able to purchase guns from a regulated gun store, and only after a Editors: Alexandra Schoettler, background check.”— Mr. Schepps, 7th History Member of the National Joey Chae and Maddie Glenn Scholastic Press Association Faculty Advisor: Mr. Wechsler Interviews and layout by Tala Maher 4 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Photos: Alexis Altamirano

Student Protest Is a Call to Action Teens across America, including hundreds at Revere, stand up against loose gun control laws. By COLE HERRON “As soon as the second period dismissal bell their approval. I didn’t make a poster my- rings, students and teachers, please leave self, but I saw a few interesting ones. One Revere Patriots held a protest against your classrooms and start marching toward guy had a poster covered in Supreme, and gun violence on Mar. 14, chanting and dis- the P.E. field,” spoke Maya deGanyar, stu- my friend Stella’s had a quote from To Kill a playing their homemade anti-gun posters on dent council president. “If you have made Mockingbird on it.” the upper P.E. field. The event was organized posters hold them high. Make sure to chant “My poster read “courage is not a man by Maya deGanyar and other student lead- and shout as loud as you can. This is not man- with a gun in his hand,” explained Stella. “It ers, and the day had a special time schedule datory but please come to show your support was said by Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s with an extended nutrition period so that for the kids who saw their friends killed, to famous novel. I chose this quote because I the protesters could have more time. While all the parents who lost their children, and felt it related to recent issues regarding gun many students were hoping to take the pro- to every single person that has been shot be- safety.” test outside Revere and have a literal walk- cause our country hasn’t provided better gun The #NeverAgain club is taking action as out, LAUSD policy endangered the culmina- laws.” well. On Apr. 4, the club met with an agenda tion privileges of any who did, encouraging Jordan Port, an eighth grader at Revere, in mind. They wrote emails to congress, their them to stay within school boundaries as an shared his opinion about gun control. “I goal being to help bring change to America’s alternative. The protest was 17 minutes long, think that we should raise the age that peo- gun laws. This might sound like a lot of in order to show respect for the 17 victims of ple have to be to purchase a gun,” he said. work, but this week was no less busy for the the Parkland shooting. Afterwards, students Jordan went to the protest on Wednesday to club than any other Wednesday. Every meet- posted images of the event on social media fight for this change. “There were probably ing, the #NeverAgain club discusses another and spread the word of change. about a few hundred students,” he said. “A important issue, from sexual harassment to The morning announcement crew alert- lot of kids were banging signs against the the most current, gun control. Students will ed Revere of the protest during homeroom. fence, with cars outside honking to show discuss and work to help promote changes

Timea (left) and Ruby flaunt their flashy sign. Stella’s poster quotes To Kill a Mockingbird. Auggie displays his poster at the protest. May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 Joey catches up on some physics17 Acts of Kindness The Florida shooting victims are honored with charitable acts. can stand up for what they believe in. They By SIERRA SUGARMAN also encouraged their city-wide community In response to the recent high school “to choose healing, solidarity and peace. shooting in Florida, students all through- With thousands of students who embraced out LAUSD during the month of March this opportunity and participated, hopefully participated in Seventeen Acts of Kind- we will be seeing a difference being made.” ness, inspired by the annual Random Acts Just some of LAUSD’s many suggested of Kindness Day. The idea was to honor all ways to join in on the kindness are to create seventeen victims by participating in kind posters, dress in all orange, research and get acts that could change our society in the to know one of the children who was killed, long-run. LAUSD supported all students have a moment of silence, set up seventeen who wanted to take a stand by writing on empty chairs in a public space as a statement, their website, “Individually our actions can write letters to politicians and many more. change a life. Collectively, we have the Joining the thousands of LAUSD students, power to change the world.” The district Revere’s Patriots created and experienced provided a list of 22 practical ways students their very own Seventeen Acts of Kindness. Students gathered in front of the gate so on- lookers could see them. Photo: Mr. Wechsler Photo: Sierra Sugarman each week. “People are screaming and yelling and hurting because they are afraid,” said Lon- don Sinclair, an eighth grader and a leader of the #NeverAgain club. “As a nation I hope to strengthen background checks and improve mental evaluations because we won’t toler- ate any more inaction on this issue.” Photo: However, there was one gun violence Sophia von der Ohe protest that the #NeverAgain club didn’t get Yearbook students give orange treats to the Sophia von der Ohe wrote a book and in on. On Apr. 20, students all across Amer- community service club, bringing the mes- donated the money she made to a school in ica, including students at nearby Pali High, sage “orange you glad you’re appreciated?” Africa, supplying them with tools to learn. protested by walking out of their classrooms. The walkout was on 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. According to Vox.com, more than 2,600 walkouts were planned, so why didn’t Revere protest too? “We had Disneyland that day,” said Maya deGanyar. “We thought about it but we didn’t think that the park would give us ap- proval to do a protest. We might have gotten sent to Disney Jail!”

Sofia Farhangnia donated new shoes to Davina Yashar donated art supplies to Erica children in Rwanda, Africa. These underprivi- Davis’s campaign to help sick children at the leged children had either one pair of sandals, UCLA Hospital be not quite as bored while or they went barefoot. Photo: Wayne Slappy they are there. Photo: Bianca Cherry

Bowdoin Brazell gave his teacher, Mr. Amos, Javier Tiscareno feeds the goats at the farm Maya speaks at #NeverAgain Photo: Cole Herron three homemade brownies. Photo: Tate Foxson apples during his break. Photo: Josh Katzman 6 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Art: Tristan Larsson Tristan Art:

In all three grades, students are making all sorts of fascinating discoveries in their classrooms.

Photo: Ms. Gadh’s class (below) completed a home Kwazi learns Annabelle Grandy inspection project. They picked five plac- about plate es in their home and thoroughly examined tectonics them looking for flaws or any safety haz- in X-12. ards that they see. Then they made a poster about the things they found in their home.

By BIANCA CHERRY

Mr. Bilek (above) and his students “sweetly” studied erosion. They took two Skittles and added fifty drops of vinegar to one and fifty drops of water to the other. They patiently observed the rate of erosion in each Skittle. Photo: Bianca Cherry Scientists in Ms. Hubbard’s class (be- Photo: Maddie Glenn The young scientists in Mr. Parra’s class (be- low) improved their everyday problem low) studied the layers of the atmosphere. Stu- solving skills by completing challeng- dents constructed them by cutting and pasting ing picture puzzles together in a group. each individual layer onto construction paper. Photo: Bianca Cherry Then they colored the finished ‘atmosphere.’

Marlena (above) in Mr. Agcaoili’s class read through the science textbook and complet- ed packets to reinforce what they previously learned, along with watching educational videos. Photo: Bianca Cherry

Mr. Agcaoili 1989 Mr. Bilek 2016 Ms. Gadh 2004 Ms. Harlow 2017 Mr. Hernandez 2001 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7 Photo: Griffin Riel

Photo: Bianca Cherry Kwazi and Gabi in Mr. Wolfgram’s class (above) were bloom- ing with knowledge with their new student flower garden to show their understanding of the process of photosynthesis. Photo: Cesar Aubour Scientists in Mr. Hernandez’s class (above) studied Newton’s Third Law by experimenting with balloons. They hung a string across the classroom and then took a blown up balloon and at- tached it to the straw on top of the string. Then they let the bal- loon go as they measured the diameter and flight distance.

Ms. Zuckerbraun’s class (above) drew different landforms. Her students sketched and colored the variety and then labeled them according to their type going from mountain to dessert.

Dylan shows off her proj- ect on weather patterns and landforms in Ms. Harlow’s class. They closely analyzed glaciers and other landforms.

Photo: Davina Yashar Mr. Matsubayashi’s science class (above) compared ev- eryday foods, environments and pictures to cell struc- tures. They created a poster showing two diagrams that ex- plained how the different objects are actually similar figures.

Ms. Hubbard 2016 Mr. Matsubayashi 2006 Mr. Parra 2017 Mr. Wolfgram 2017 Ms. Zuckerbraun 2005 8 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School In S-1, Rafael (left) and Julian partici- David reads Photo: Naomi Benyamini pated in a frog dissection to distinguish about cells in the similarities and differences of a frog’s his textbook. digestive system to a human’s. Mr. Cos provided them with dissection tools to cut open the frog and observe its anatomy.

By DAVINA YASHAR

In Ms. Asahina’s class, Michael (above) performed an egg osmosis experiment to learn about the struc- ture of a cell. He placed an egg in different sugar and salt solutions Olivia created an informative and recorded the weight over the poster in Ms. Uchida’s class de- course of the three-day experiment. Photo: Davina Yashar scribing the process of asexual re- production. The posters included Photo: Bianca Cherry William (below left) and Nate worked in pairs drawings describing the various in Mr. Cos’s class to complete a model of the forms of asexual reproduction. human body. One person would lie on sheet of paper while the partner would trace his/ her body. They both then filled in and labeled different organs, muscles and bones to scale.

Photo: Griffin Riel

On Mar. 19–21, Mr. Honda’s class (above) traveled to Marina del Rey to spend the day watching whales, dolphins and other sea creatures.

Photo: Nicole Nazarian In Mr. Honda’s class (left), Ayden and Aidan attempted to find the amount of Photo: Casper Turner calories in a marshmallow. They used a torch to burn the marshmallow so that heat Mr. Krizman (above) had his students in pairs to would transfer to a cup of water. Then they complete a model of the human body. They drew used a thermometer to measure the tem- different organs to scale and labeled systems such perature of the water and determine the as the nervous, skeletal and muscular systems. Photo: Naomi Benyamini number of calories in the marshmallow.

Ms. Asahina 2008 Mr. Cos 2014 Mr. Honda 2000 Mr. Krizman 2016 Ms. Uchida 1986 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9 Joey catches up on some physics.

By COLE HERRON Photo: Ginger Simpson Teachers often have their students copy down notes in class. Ms. Esparza’s class (above) learned about latitude and longitude. The students used high- lighters to help make the more important parts of their work stand out more.

Photo: Mr. Aochi

Mr. Fiser’s students (left) spent a unit learning about ge- netics. This project had students flip- ping coins again and again, one flip for each trait on the human face. After enough flips, each Mr. Aochi’s class (above) learned about adaptive radiation. For one project, they pre- student had enough tended tools like chop sticks, spoons and clothespins like beaks, and tried to pick up data to create a as much “food” with them as possible. The food was not actually edible, being items theoretical “baby” like marbles, beans and dried rice to represent different kinds of nuts and fruits that a with the genetics. Hawaiian Honeycreeper, the kind of bird the students were learning about, might eat. Dominant and re- When Ms. Banner’s class (below) was cessive genes came Photo: Dakota White Photo: Cole Herron learning about half life, they did a into play as well. lab where each student put 100 pop- corn kernels in a shoebox and shook it around. If the kernels pointed a certain way, they were removed. The students did this again and again until no ker- nels remained. This project was used to simulate half-life, and a few other sci- ence classes, including Ms. Combis’s and Mr. Aochi’s, did a similar project. Photo: Tala Maher Ms. Combis taught her class (above) about chemicals and the elements of the Students in Ms. Thrapp’s class (above) worked on periodic table. For this experiment, stu- a project where they were given wires and batter- dents mixed hydrochloric acid, magne- ies and needed to create a circuit that successfully sium strips, copper sulfate and sodium Photo: Cole Herron turned a light bulb on. This project taught students nitrate. Then they saw how the substance about electricity, how it flows, and how to harness it. reacted when in contact with an iron nail.

Mr. Aochi 1983 Ms. Banner 2009 Ms. Combis 2008 Ms. Esparza 2014 Mr. Fiser 2008 Ms. Thrapp 1989 10 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Sixth graders learn, eat and relax in a remote but lively environment.

By CASPAR TURNER Buses full of intrepid pupils embarked on a trip into the mountains on Apr. 4, headed for the alpine sanctuary of the Pali Institute. After a quick briefing, campers began two days of frantic fun. Wireless devices were banned, but Pali Camp made up for it with a surplus of activities ranging from a dizzyingly-high ropes course to a very challenging CSI class. Out of all this variety, the activity that stuck with Ava Dixon most was “jumping off the Leap of Faith,” which she described as “nerve-wracking.” She also enjoyed the science lessons. “I had never dissected anything before Pali Camp. There I dissected two times.” For Claire Kim, this was an opportunity to bond with her peers. “Some people that I never knew existed are now my really good friends,” she said. “I will probably return next year.” May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 11 Students throw snowballs in Gettysburg. Capital Touring Photo: Mr. Anderson Eighth graders explore Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg, visiting monuments and museums. By JOEY CHAE and ALEXANDRA SCHOETTLER Patriots toured the nation’s portant battles of U.S. history. capital over spring break. Led I was surprised to see that area by Revere’s Mr. Anderson, they still in the middle of winter.” went all over Washington D.C., At Arlington National Cem- and beyond, visiting some of the etery, students visited the graves most famous monuments in the of former president John F. Ken- country. nedy and his wife Jackie. They Students flew off on Sat. also witnessed the changing of Mar. 24 from LAX. Once land- the guards ceremony. Students ed, they took a bus to the first had to be silent while the cer- monument, the 9/11 Memorial at emony took place. At the Wom- the Pentagon. Led by their tour en’s Memorial at Arlington, guide, Peggy, Patriots learned Patriots commemorated all the what happened on that tragic day. women who helped in America’s Students then visited the Smith- military services. sonian Air and Space Museum. Before swimming in the ho- There, they wandered around the tel pool that night, students paid exhibits in small groups. Tierney a quick visit to the Iwo Jima Me- Smith said, “One of my favorite morial. Students touch the barrel of a cannon parts was the museums we went Exhibits about the daring from the Civil War. Photo: Joey Chae to. Some of them were interac- adventures of journalists were located at the Newseum. Stu- let students, including Sam Mar- so amazing because that is what dents explored exhibits and even cus, hold his gun and sword. our nation is founded on,” said got to perform their own news At the Einstein Memorial, Sam Marcus. broadcast. students posed with a 24 foot tall Students took a tour of the Students were scheduled statue of the genius. Bureau of Engraving and Print- to go to a Georgetown baseball Patriots got the chance to ing, where they saw how the game. Tierney said, “We had visit the home of the first presi- country’s money is being made. to cancel going to the baseball dent of America. At Mount Ver- Patriots explored Lafayette game because of a storm, but non, students saw George and Park and heard stories about life we got to see the portraits of the Martha Washington’s bedrooms, after the Revolutionary War. Obamas and go to our bus driv- office and yard. They got to walk Students took a tour of the er’s cupcake shop.” around the memorial and see country’s capital building before On Tuesday, Patriots George and Martha’s graves. they left Washington D.C. In the toured memorials. First, Peg- Hall of Statues, Patriots were gy guided the students around Students visited the real able to see statues of honorable the Korean War Memorial. Declaration of Independence, people. Peggy explains the 9/11 memorial This war was memorialized Constitution and Bill of Lauren Dardashti comment- at the Pentagon. Photo: Joey Chae in a wall with the faces of the Rights at the Nation- ed, “I really recommend this trip tive, like the Air and Space Mu- soldiers, as well as statues of al Archives. There, for future Patriots. As long as seum.” them fighting. Next was the they could see you appreciate the things you A famous battlefield was a Vietnam Memorial, where the signatures are seeing, you will have a great favorite among the students. In students made rubbings of of America’s time.” Gettysburg, Patriots got a sur- a name of a soldier who founding fa- According to Mr. Anderson, prise. While learning about the lost their life while serving. thers. “Seeing who is already planning for next Civil War, it started snowing. Later that day, Patriots the Declara- year, Patriots on the trip “learn Alex Denham said, “My favorite went to the Lincoln Me- tion of Inde- about cooperation, responsibil- part of the trip was the short trip morial. There, students pendence in ity and working together for the our group made to Gettysburg, visited the statue of the person was benefit of our group.” PA. We got to see the battlefields sixteenth president. Not Sam holds Tierney added,“When you’re where the Union and Confeder- only that, but they also wit- a ceremo- traveling with the right people, ates battled for their ideal ver- nessed U.S. Marines practicing nial sword. the trip is very exciting and it sion of the country. Gettysburg for a parade. One soldier was Photo: Alexandra makes sight seeing even more was likely one of the most im- willing to answer questions and Schoettler fun!” 12 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School I. Before School II. Homeroom III. Nutrition IV. Lunch V. After School

Adam and Nicole walk out of Mr. Honda’s class at the end Georgiana opens her Mr. Iannucci radios faculty of fourth period. locker at the B building. members in the quad. Photo: Johnny Harvey Photo: Davina Yashar Photo: Abi Wrentz

Sophie (left), Sophia and Leo (left) and Hugh play Rock, Maya eat their lunch at the Paper, Scissors in the quad. lunch area. Photo: Griffin Riel Photo: Cole Herron

Lalo (left) and Ethan play basketball at the P.E. field. Photo: Sofia Farhangnia REVERE R UTINES Patriots enjoy many activities at their longest recess of the school day. By JOHNNY HARVEY Sammy (left), Maddie and Gigi enjoy lunch with their sixth grade teacher Ms. Daley. Photo: Ginger Simpson

The Community service club Yash (left) and Alec sells Alex (right) a lollipop. play a game of chess Photo: Stella Becir in M3. Photo: Jordan Port

Arnulfo (left) and Freddy play cards in K-2. Photo: Annabelle Grandy

Sixth graders Matthew (left), Sophie and Taber walk Michael and Garrett enjoy the into Mr. Anderson’s class eighth grade quad for a day. at the end of lunch. Photo: Johnny Harvey Photo: Erica Davis May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 13

Denim Day founder Patti Giggans (left) with FACULTY JOURNAL Tierney, Maya, Emily, London and Sophia. Middle School Management By MR. BILEK Guest Contributor I wasn’t always the amazing middle school teacher I am today. In fact, I wasn’t planning on being a teacher at all. Yet, somehow, I ended up in front of a class of middle school students. So what happened? According to 12 year old me, right now I should be out touring the world with my band. And a dog. But between you and me? This is a pretty Patriots Protest Sexual Assault close second. Being a teacher isn’t what I planned but it’s really one of the most Revere’s Never Again Club raised awareness on Denim Day. rewarding jobs out there. As a teacher, I never wake up and think: “I don’t want By ALEXANDRA SCHOETTLER ing Tierney Smith, Maya DeGanyar, Emily Schwartz, London Sinclair and Sophia Mo- to go to work today.” Instead, I think: Denim Day is a day to raise awareness tameni, went to the press conference for “We’ve got a good lesson coming up, I’m for sexual assault victims and to help them Denim Day at L.A. City Hall to present the excited to teach, and I really hope that recover. The event, held each Apr. 25, is run money they raised to the organization. fish isn’t dead.” by “Peace Over Violence,” a charity organi- There, they were able to speak to all the Once I left middle school, I didn’t zation. Denim Day was started after media about what Paul Revere did to have plans on coming back. I had spent a ruling by the Italian Supreme help these charities. Emily told three years trying to fit in. Spoiler: it Court overturned rape charg- Mr. Ian- the crowd, “We wanted to do didn’t quite happen. It wasn’t until high es because the victim was nucci something, so we set up a school that I realized being yourself is so wearing tight jeans, and wears a pin pizza and bake sale today much better than “fitting in.” therefore, according to and jeans at lunch and we raised I blame my middle school teachers the court, she must have jacket. $518.” Amid thunder- for inspiring me back into the classroom. helped the rapist take her ous applause, founder of I even use some of their lessons (and jeans off, showing her the Peace Over Violence homework) in my own classes. I’ll never consent. The next day, and Denim Day cam- forget when my science teacher, Mrs. the women in the Italian paign, Patti Giggans, said, Mendonca, led a lab where we made Parliament came to work “Thank you so much, that’s OG slime. I’m sure I told her to wearing jeans. Now, 19 years really fantastic.” post an instructional video on later, people all over the world At the conference, the YouTube so...you’re welcome for still wear denim on that day. Patriots made signs by filling in that. My sixth grade English The Never Again club at Revere or- the blank in the sentence, “Sexual vio- teacher, Mrs. Hayes, encouraged ganized a fund raiser to take action on Den- lence: not in my _____.” Answers included me by allowing me to share im Day. They encouraged students to wear existence, world, country, universe, school aloud my “rewrite” of the denim and sold pins and stickers promoting and much more. Almost every single person class novel, with my own the day. To raise money to give to the Denim at the press conference was dressed in denim alternate ending. Mrs. Day and Peace Over Violence Organization, and red. Styles of denim ranged from classic Rubin, my math teacher, they hosted a pizza and bake sale. Later that jeans to denim vests, and many people were even let us use her day, leaders of the Never Again Club, includ- sporting red and white Denim Day pins. classroom as practice space for our rock band! (Starting to catch a theme here?) These teachers instilled study habits and the ability to ask for help. These are the same skills I try to pass on to my own students. My own class is a chance for me to help students guide the murky waters of middle school, A group of seventh grade Patriots show off Never Again Club members sell Domino’s just as my teachers their denim apparel. Photo: Ginger Simpson pizza for $1 per piece in J-2. Photo: Felix Effron (continued on page 14) 14 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

TEACHER JOURNAL (continued from page 13) Magnet AEEs helped me. Middle school is By JACK WILLNER a confusing time; balancing homework, balancing friends, In addition to the 23 char- wondering when the next ter students featured in the last grades will come out, and most issue of the Town Crier, these importantly: maintaining those five magnet students have streaks! also attained perfect AEE’s. I would best describe teaching middle school as What motivates you to controlled chaos. Everything Eye-Opening Open House achieve the best of your is planned, but the best les- ability in school? sons usually come from think- Victoria explains her Black History Month art project to her mom in “I am a perfectionist and I have ing on your feet. For example, Mr. Mercado’s room at the beginning of the night. Photo: Sofia Farhangnia high expectations my students had the pleasure By SOFIA FARHANGNIA for myself. I am of experiencing heat transfer, also competitive. first hand, when I acciden- The pride and joy on the People like Al- tally burned their homework faces of parents displays the ir- bert Einstein and a few weeks ago. Pro tip: the replaceable feeling of showing Stephen Hawking school’s new projectors get them what students have been inspire me to reach extremely hot! Or, the time I working on all year. On Mar. my goals.” —Emanuel Borror ate half a cherry pie with my 24 Revere was flooded with Pa- What study habits work the hands to teach my students triots, their families, and rain as best for you? fractions, or the time my stu- they showed off their most im- “I need a quiet dents quizzed me on their life pressive projects of the school room, no music, before I quizzed them on sci- year. Students took parents on and lots of space. ence. I’m sorry, I’ve never a tour around the school, stop- I can’t have any heard of Jacob Scorpitorious! ping at each of their classrooms distractions by to talk to their teachers and point Teaching really is a re- Ava plays the flute in the covered anyone.” warding experience, and it’s out their displayed work. Mr. —Claire Xia lunch area. Photo: Sofia Farhangnia not just because my students Bilek played a montage of his Where do you prefer to sit get the pleasure of subscribing students on his projector screen, Pizza, brownies, cookies and hot in class? to my YouTube Channel (I will as well as placing his students’ chocolate were sold by the Com- “I prefer the front, definitely give shout outs when three dimensional earthquake munity Service Club, sheltered so I feel pressured I hit a million subscribers). Ev- shoe boxes on his table. P.E. by the side of the quad. to keep attentive ery year, I look forward to get- teachers conversed with families Ms. Nelson’s Book Fair was since I am in the ting a new group of students in the Rider Dome. also open in the library through- teacher’s direct in my class, and every small Chamber orchestra per- out the night. Patriots’ science line of sight.” victory reminds me that this is formed a medley of songs that projects were presented at Mr. —Lilo Poltorak why I teach. they learned throughout the Cos’ science fair in Town Hall. What is the closest you year, such as “Crossings,” at the The magnet social was sched- have been to not achieving beginning of open house. Jazz uled from 5 to 5:30, but was can- an A in any class? band performed “Uptown Funk” celled due to rain. Though some “In the frst semester of 8th at the beginning of the night as events were altered, Revere was grade, I was close to well as an array of songs in- able to share all of its progress in not getting an A in cluding “American Patrol” at one successful night. science. In order the end. From choir, the Madri- to achieve the gals and Show Choir performed A, I studied a lot songs such as “Artza Alinu.” more for tests and All musical performances were did extra credit as- moved to the covered lunch signments.” —Abbey Guerrero area rather than the Besides school, what do quad due to the rain. you strive to be perfect at? “I play tennis and I compete in A duck came to tennis tournaments al- the E buildings. most every week- Photo: Sasha end. I work hard Schoettler to be the best that I can be on the tennis court, just like I work Thirteen-year-old Mr. Bilek had Mr. Iannucci admires a science dreams of becoming a rock star. hard to be the best in school.” fair poster. Photo: Sofia Farhangnia —Iris Berman May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 15 Kevin (left), Jimmy, Cole, Johnny, Maddie (left) and Hugh and Leo stand in the Buzz Oona stopped by Lightyear ride line. Photo: Jimmy Malloy Sleeping Beauty’s castle.

Lauren Dardashti also had Eighth graders travel a close call getting back to the to Anaheim for a buses. She and some friends thought that they would have great day of amazing time for one more ride at around adventures. 10:15. After the ride, the way to the exit was very crowded. They By MAX RODMAN managed to get a bus back to the parking lot. By the time they got Revere eighth graders took there, it was 10:55. Lauren said, a trip to “The Happiest Place “We sprinted across the parking on Earth” on Apr. 20. They rode lot.” They ended up getting to roller coasters, set sail on pirate the buses at exactly 10:59. ships, and searched haunted From riding down towering mansions. The eighth grade mountains to getting back to the Patriots told stories about their bus with one minute left, many experiences and highlights of students had incredible adven- the trip. Some also shared their tures. The Revere class of 2018 opinions about whether the certainly had a memorable time eighth graders should continue From left to right, Charlie, Trey, Joey, Jessica, Isaac, Matty and Joe at Disneyland. pose in front of the entrance to the Disneyland park. Photo: Max Rodman to visit Disneyland. One of the employees felt sorry Spencer Jung, Bruck Setu for her. Annie said, “They just and Vinny Rhee went in line gave me a free fast pass.” to meet up with some of their Mark Lew and some of his friends at the Matterhorn. While friends were waiting in line for they were making their way the transport bus back to the through the line, a high school school buses. They had to be teacher from another school got back to the buses by 11:00. As frustrated and started yelling at they realized that it was getting them to get out of line. Spencer late, and they were advised to said, “I started yelling for Mr. head back early, they decided to Fulling and she walked away.” run back to the school bus park- Spencer enjoyed almost being ing lot. As they started to run sent to Disney Jail. He also back, more and more Revere thinks that the school amuse- students started to follow them. ment park trip should be at Six It took them about ten minutes Flags instead of Disneyland. to run back, with a huge crowd Annie Vinetz was in line for trailing behind them. Everyone the Pirates of the Caribbean ride made it back on time. Mark said, Aspyn (top), Dylan, Drew, Evan, when her popcorn accidentally “We should definitely keep go- Spencer (top), Nic, Logan and Margot and Tate get soaked. got knocked onto the ground. ing to Disneyland.” Stefano enjoy Splash Mountain. 16 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Amanda helps CJSF by organizing jackets in town Melodic hall. Photo: Tala Maher Lost and Music Found

Bump, Set, Spike!

Tate, a service worker, teaches students the rules and basics on Grace (left), Elsa, Ava, Sophia and Layla reh­earse the pieces for their how to play volleyball during fourth period PE. Photo: Jack Willner band and orchestra chamber project performance. Photo: Tala Maher

Ancient Artifacts Campus News and Notes

Socratic Songs By Sofia Farhangnia

Paige (left), Maya, Yulia and Jake explore different ancient items Sixth graders compose a song and dance from the mobile museum during fourth period. Photo: Bianca Cherry about the ancient greeks. Photo: Johnny Harvey

Students pose in Mr. Cos’s room during lunch. Photo: Mr. Cos

Back in Time Sci-Fi Club Sixth graders in Mr. Alpert’s class dress up Brady and Jack present their history project as figures in Greek history.Photo: Erica Davis ocused on Swahili City- States. Photo: Alexa Dreyfus May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 17

Superb Pennies for Ancestor Shoveling Patients Art Mr. Hamanishi holds his dad’s painting about Japanese intern- ment camps. Photo: Caspar Turner

Blake and Sam collect soil during their Kavita and Maya count pennies donated to a Leadership animal sciences class. Photo: Johnny Harvey leukemia fundraiser in fifth period. Photo: Griffin Riel

Sweet Treats

Memory Marketing

Aspyn and Gunner enjoy their shaved ice purchased from the Sydney, Shaya, Nick and Fischer, yearbook students make an advertising Kona Shaved Ice truck during first period PE.Photo: Erica Davis poster for the this year’s new yearbook. Photo: Davina Yashar

Tate (left), Bowdoin, Nick, Porter and Tristan practice their meditation and steady breathing Tranquil for one minute in E-5 during Eco Week in April. Tuesday Photo: Evan Grochola

Art Noodles Jackson works on his 3D art in Mr. Mercado’s class.Photo: Annabelle Grandy 18 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Photo: Police Officer Porter Comstock Skillful Skin Doctor Publicizes Opinions Advises Students By ANNABELLE GRANDY By ANNABELLE GRANDY Yagi head butts Michael Moore, a police of- one of the other Dermatologist Ileana Zapa- ficer, came to Paul Revere on goats at the farm. tero came to Revere on Wednes- Wednesday, Mar. 21 to give Pa- day, Apr. 11 to teach kids about triots a better understanding of her specialty: skin. She wasn’t in what it means to be a cop. He a “rash” but patiently answered also gave students a shot to ask many questions, focusing on sun questions and get his “cop”ular In Memory of Yagi the Goat protection, to the best of her ex- advice. He explained what his pertise ability. Dr. Zapatero was job lets him do in the community By SIERRA SUGARMAN bursting with information about and what it takes to be a cop. Over the weekend of Mar. 30, Revere’s beloved goat, Yagi, keeping skin healthy and how to sadly passed away. Yagi lived at the Revere farm for about two be a dermatologist. Will Rubianto: Have you ever and a half years, having arrived during the summer of 2016. When used your gun? he arrived at the farm, he was only a mere twenty-five weeks old. Brooke Shibata: Is eating too Officer Moore: Yes, I have used He flourished at Revere and made friends with the other animals, much chocolate or dairy bad it a few times. mainly the other goats and Bubba. for skin, and if so, how bad? Alexis Altamirano: What Yagi suffered from Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus, Dr. Zapatero: Now we know device do you keep on your (CAEV), which ended up taking his life. CAEV is a retrovirus that dairy and sugar are terrible chest? found in goats that cross-reacts immunologically with HIV and for your skin. This means that Officer M.: I keep a camera on reduces the amount of milk that a goat can produce. Unfortunately, most chocolate is bad for skin. my chest when I am on duty. Yagi was born having this disease, and has been fighting it since Emma Deiter: How do you re- Vance Hranek: Did you have day one. member you took care of your anything to do with the O.J. On Apr. 2, a message from Mr. Iannucci went out to all Re- skin when you were our age? Simpson trial? vere’s students, informing them that their school goat, Yagi, had Dr. Z.: I was always trying new Officer M.: Yes, I was there. died over the weekend. The message stated, “Paul Revere Middle things! Ari Moore: Was O.J. Simpson School is mourning the loss of a beloved family member. After Athena Kurlak: Is spray-on guilty? two-and-a-half years of delighting students and dutifully support- sunscreen or cream sunscreen Officer M.: Yes, I think he was ing teaching and learning in agricultural sciences here at Revere, better for your skin? guilty. Vance Hranek: What Yagi, the goat, tragically succumbed to complications from Cap- Dr. Z.: Spray sunscreen has kind of gun do you have, and rine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus (CAEV), a chronic affliction he chemicals that can harm you, so have you had in the past? had battled since birth. He will be greatly missed by us all.” I recommend cream sunscreen. Officer M.: These aren’t like the Yagi was important to many students on campus, and impact- Anaya Ayanbadejo: Where is Call of Duty guns. ed them on a daily basis. Seventh grader Autumn Lee remembers, the most common place on Makena Reiss: What was the “He used to go onto Bubba’s shell and he would sleep in one of the our body that people get skin most dangerous assignment covered areas in his pen, and he wasn’t really afraid of anything.” cancer? you ever had? Another seventh grader, Mika Dr. Z.: On your face because it Officer M.: I was undercover McCaffrey began,“When Yagi is always open to the sun. for two days in a cell with no died, I was really Eden Borna: Has a patient weapons. sad because I’m in ever told you that you pre- Kiana Shayestehfar: What the farm elective, so scribed them with the wrong types of technology do you I used to see him every dose of medication? use? day. Yagi was by far my Dr. Z.: Yes, it is usually most Officer M.: The police depart- favorite animal on the common when a patient is sick ment uses drones and other farm because he was the and wants something stronger. types of new technology. cutest, and he was the Photo: Sofia Farhangnia: What age Ayla Davidi: What are the most fun to play with.” Erica Davis groups of patients do you treat? benefits of being a police of- Mr. Honda added, Dr. Z.: I treat anyone from ficer? “Yagi was so fun to be children and adults. Other doc- Officer M.: Being a police around. He was the tors, like pediatricians, treat just officer is a hard job to get, but it Greatest Of All Time.” kids, and family doctors treat covers your insurance. families. May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 19 Photos: Mr. Slavin Earth Week Optimistic April 23-27 Eloquence In a speaking contest, Revere orators share their hopeful insights. By FELIX EFFRON

“Where Are My Roots of MONDAY: Patriots guessed how Optimism?” That question was many bottle caps were in the jar answered seven different ways for a prize. Photo: Mason Wein by seven Patriots who partici- pated in this year’s Optimist Or- atorical Contest. Eighth grader Matty Gottesman took second place, and with only one more point, Julia Abbott took first at the event held Mar. 20 at the Palisades Lutheran Church. “Acknowledge the gift of After winning the local com- petition, sponsored by the Opti- life, and you will become TUESDAY: Students gathered in mist Club of Pacific Palisades, Town Hall to compete in an Eco- Julia said, “I got to the state optimistic.” —Julia Abbott Kahoot. Photo: Avery Globerman competition! Even if I lose in the first round there, it will still have been an amazing experience.”

WEDNESDAY: Chocolate kisses were awarded for picking up trash. Photo: Erica Davis

“Optimism is a force that is rooted in the support and “When we all work together “I believe that good exists love of your family and your we can improve the lives of everywhere.” —Adelaide Saab friends.” —Mia Kulinsky others.” —Matty Gottesman

THURSDAY: After school, baked goods were sold outside of the auditorium. Photo: Maddie Glenn

“Optimists are the ones “We all have dreams “We all just have to help who shape this world.” because we’re human.” one another instead of FRIDAY: Eco-Games were held in —Anirudh Chatterjee —Maya DeGanyar fighting.” —Arya Naeim the gym at the admission of one empty can. Photo: Ginger Simpson 20 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

By JOSHUA FRANKEL These ten “Bionic Brains” were voted as the smartest people in the eighth grade by their peers in the 2018 yearbook poll. They shared their studying secrets and some of their role models with The Town Crier.

I was nominated because I am I think I was mainly nominated the type of person who enjoys because some people know me going to school every day. I from Aca-Deca and some kids think the greatest study habit might have noticed that I try very is consistency. It’s important hard in my classes. I like to listen to realize what your end goal is to music when I study so it’s not and slowly work towards that. boring. Advice I would give is The smartest person I know is give yourself breaks when you my uncle. —Saida Piri need it. —Julia Abbott

I think I was nominated I think I was nominated since I’ve because I’m in Aca-Deca, and been known to study a lot. When I I know a lot of random things. study, I find that I’m more produc- When I study I sing out impor- tive at night. I also study a lot tant topics or the topics that I’m better with flash cards. Outside least familiar with. Some advice of school, the smartest person I I would give is to make a plan to know is my cousin Stella. She got figure out what you should work accepted into Charleston Univer- on, and definitely don’t procras- sity when she was only fourteen. tinate. —Alec Schmitt —Lily Watts

I think I was nominated since I think that my friends and people in the first semester my grades in my classes nominated me be- weren’t so good but then I cause they see that I try in school pulled through second semes- and manage to get good grades. ter and my friends saw that I Advice that I would give is when was actually pretty smart. My taking notes, it helps to use dif- strongest subject is English, I ferent colored pens to accent like writing biographies. important details. —Jordan Young —Alexandra Schoettler

I was nominated because of my I was nominated because I try intrinsic intelligence, especially to always do my best! I love in the subjects of math and sci- Quizlet. I also study right before ence. I have never really had to a test or a quiz so I remember study, except for my new science it better. The smartest people I teacher, Ms. Combis. My only know are my parents. They are piece of advice is not to multi- always trying to expand their task, and put all your effort into knowledge! —Mia Kulinsky studying, not listening to music or watching YouTube. —Yash Vora I think I was nominated be- cause I have really supportive I was nominated because who- friends. When I don’t under- ever knows me knows that I get stand something, I study good grades and I enjoy school. nonstop until I understand Procrastinating is the worst everything. If I see someone habit to have. Also, just because struggling, some advice I you’re not good at math, doesn’t would give is to never give up mean that you can’t become a even if they don’t understand great athlete, artist or musician. the subject. —Odin Saric —Arya Naeim May 11, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 21 The winning filmmakers line Entertainment up on stage. Photo: Davina Yashar

Horror-Filled Film Festival This year’s event showcases Revere’s budding filmmakers and introduces a new film category.

By DAVINA YASHAR 2018 FILM FESTIVAL HONOREES In honor of the 4th annual Film Festival, Revere’s young and talented directors, pro- Horror ducers and actors celebrated their impressive 1. Did You Hear That? Gabriel Groenwold films on a night to remember. 2. The Typewriter - Cole Herron, Sophie Herron To help students with producing their 3. Stranger Thoughts to Get Out - Evangeline films, Mr. Hyman held multiple lunch meet- Lindes ings with four special guests that were in the 3. Scary Movie Night - Max Minds movie business. Voice actor Philip Hayes gave students advice about expressing emo- Live Action tion in films. The two writers, Sascha Penn 1. TEXTCHAINed Morgan Hillenbrand and Alex Gregory, talked about writing and 2. Wanna Make A Movie - Sammy White, Sammy planning a script. Director of Disney’s Cool Sachs Runnings, Jon Turteltaub, came to Mr. Hy- 3. The Plan - Felix Effron, Joshua Frankel, Leo man’s class to discuss planning and running Guzman Simon (left), Augustin and Gabriel ham it up a film set. Animation/Claymation on the red carpet before winning first place in On Apr. 25, students and parents gath- 1. Charlie’s Story Harrison Denman the horror category. Photo: Mr. Wechsler ered in the auditorium to watch the variety 2. Hooked - Sydney Geiger of films created by the students. Mr. Hyman 3. No Bullies Allowed - Johnathan Heath, Divine announced the addition of the new category, Castillo, Anna Rivas horror, to the audience. He also presented awards to the winning filmmakers. Mr. Hyman remarked, “This year’s film Commercial festival was not only a showcase of the stu- 1. HedBanz Jackson Geiger dents’ talent, but also shows the wonderful 2. Nike Lunarepic 2 - Shaya Keyvanfar, Layla Adeli, community at Revere. It was exciting to in- Sydney Suh troduce our new category and be able see all 3. Berry Good Morning - Felix Effron, Joshua the horror-themed films. I have a feeling that Frankel, Leo Guzman Shaya, Layla, and Sydney show off their tro- the next time you see one of these student’s phies on the red carpet. Photo: Fati Pourmand-Adeli films, you will have to pay a price for it.” Documentary 1. From 0-19,437 Feet Julia Musumeci 2. Searching For Sasquatch - Lucas Knight 3. Veterans in LA - Shaya Keyvanfar

Music Video 1. Finesse Brooklyn Taylor, Jonah Bahari 1. Runaway Baby Emmett Whitaker

PSA 1. Stop the Insanity Eva Milan Engel 2. Adopt Don’t Shop: Sirus’s Story - Lola Clark, Sierra puts her ticket in the box, hoping to In the horror film The Typewriter, Sophie is Colwyn Brainard win a movie-themed prize. Photo: Davina Yashar visited by an evil guest. Photo: Cole Herron 22 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School A Night of Pasta, Performing and Perfection Patriots and parents get together for an evening of catered food and student-performed music. By GINGER SIMPSON tions were held on Mar. 20 in stand on stage with accompani- only students and parents attend- the choir room. Then, on Apr. ment by their side, which could ed, teachers did too. Every year, Mrs. Cronin and 9, those special few who got in be anything from a computer to Anyone who went to Pasta Ms. Jacques puts together were able to shine. guitars and keyboards. Night can tell you that the an event called Pasta As soon as Two eighth graders, show went smoothly Night for Revere the night came, the KK Peil and Na- and beautifully, but students and their audience was very dia Ghanem, who they didn’t know parents to come impressed. Stu- performed a duet about a slip-up that and raise money dents performed of “Havana” by caused one group for the choir pro- multiple pieces Camila Cabello, to really work to- gram. The night like “The Best recalled that gether. includes small Suzy Tetaz auditions Day” by Taylor they were very Summeranne auditions When “The BA- performances put with “Piano Man.” Swift, “Havana” stressed before with “True Love.” FAJ Headquarters” on by Patriots that Photo: Tala Maher by Camila Cabello, their performance. Photo: Ginger Simpson performed “Over come from band, or- “Stand by Me” by Then they got on The Rainbow,” their chestra and choir, as well Ben E. King, and much stage, and all the jitters second page of music was as good food catered by Ital- more. Choir members would immediately went away. Not accidentally switched with “Shut ian restaurant, Il Piccolo Verde. KK and Nadia perform The BAFAJ Headquarters per- Up and Dance.” They knew what The students in orchestra and “Havana.” Photo Ginger Simpson form “Over the Rainbow.” to do, and by one quick glance from each other, they played band performed chamber music Photo: Ginger Simpson in small groups or solo pieces. the rest of the piece by memory. Choir kids sang solos and duets Although they encountered this accompanied in different ways. small problem, this group re- Though Mrs. Cronin and Ms. ally finished with flying colors. Jacques arranged the night, it’s Pasta Night was the perfect op- student generated music with portunity to showcase the most minimal teacher support. Audi- talented musicians at Revere. Patriots Are in love with LOVE, SIMON “Love, Simon was one of my favorite “The story of a teenage boy going movies that I’ve ever seen. I think the Interviews by Ginger Simpson through high school and keeping his characters were really diverse, and that sexuality a secret makes for a thrilling there was always one character that The recent movie Love, Simon, the and heartwarming page turner that can could’ve really related to the audience at adaptation of Becky Albertalli’s appeal to everyone. This book conveyed different points of the movie. The movie important messages about being honest was very inspiring, and at this time I feel book, has made its way into many with the people who mean the most to that it’s very important to have movies people’s hearts. Patriots who read you.” —Alexandra Schoettler like that talk about such current topics.” —Bianca Cherry the book and saw the movie shared “It lets you see inside the mind of some- their thoughts on the two. one who has deep feelings for a person “It was an amazing movie that made they may never be able to have. Reading me cry many times. I wasn’t ready for this book gives you the opportunity to the realness of the emotions the movie be in the shoes of a person who’s going conveyed. It was so funny and emotional through problems that many people can and relatable for so many teenagers relate to.”—Joey Chae worldwide. The acting was very heartfelt and the cast did such an amazing job. I’m “The book talked a lot about real life sit- so glad I saw this movie.”—Isaac Gomez uations that many teenagers go through. I also believe that the friends were really “Love, Simon was a very exciting film supportive, which helped Simon get past all about leaving your comfort zone. I the initial shock of being outed. After believe it inspires a lot of young adults being a little mad at him because of some to break the shell of social norms and it things that he didn’t tell them, they got shows that it is okay to be you. Everyone over him and really helped him manage. goes through their struggles but its im- There were a lot of details that were left portant to know that no one is alone.” out in the movie, and that really bummed —Abi Wrentz Review writers recreate a scene out of “Love, Simon”. me out.” —Alyssa Hanuscin May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 23 The Legally Blonde cast bows at the end of their first performance.Photos: Sofia Farhangnia

The Legally Blonde Cast Is What You Want By ANNABELLE GRANDY by Dylan Nuss (6th) and Darian Thomas and costume design. It ran very smoothly.” (7th), back. To Elle’s surprise, when she gets Sydney Geiger, a cast member, exclaims, “I Omigod you guys! Legally Blonde Jr. to Harvard she finds that Warner has been loved being able to step into another charac- opened at Paul Revere on Mar. 16, 17 and 18. taken by Vivienne Kensington, played by ter’s shoes and tell their story.” This musical This show featured dances, songs and acting Oona Fitzmaurice (8th) and Sara Samii (8th). opened a new curtain for many actors and prepared by Lara Ganz (director), Emma While feeling defeated and hopeless, Elle actresses at Paul Revere. Green (choreographer) and meets Emmett, played by Jonny Oscarson To raise more money for Caitlin Tortorici (musi- (8th) and Marcello Mazzini (7th), and the show, the directors cal director). Students Keila Lennon Paulette, played by Carlie Given and parents sold had three days of cheers while director Lara (7th) and Mika McCaffrey $5 snacks to the auditions back in Ganz gets flowers. (7th), who help her real- cast. Cast mem- November, one ize she doesn’t need bers also held for dancing, one Warner. Elle works bake sales for acting, and hard and gets a at the Pali- one for sing- big murder trial sades Recre- ing, to show helping exercise ation Center their skills and queen, Brooke to help get what they do Wyndham, played a few body best. For the last by Sierra Sugar- microphones. The Delta Nus freak out audition, danc- man (7th) and Keila Mika McCaf- about Elle’s engagement. ing, students had Lennon (7th). Elle wins ferey said, “The to learn a little bit of the case and realizes there Photo: Mr. Wechsler day before our first choreography from the is much more to a person than the bake sale, we went opening number, Omigod. color of their hair. over to a cast member’s Patriots were then double-casted for all of The audience was able to buy tickets on- house and baked for three hours. The next the roles. line or at the door. Gold tickets (front row) day we went to the park and sold the baked Legally Blonde is a musical about a were $25, Pink tickets (second row) were goods and made $450.” With these funds, blonde girl named Elle Woods, played by $20, and regular tickets were $10. Sofia the producers were able to purchase micro- Annabelle Grandy (7th) and River Tharae Farhangnia, an audience member, said, “I phones and other equipment. These bake sales (6th), who goes to Harvard Law School to thought that it was an excellent and very deserve a standing ovation from parents and try to get her ex-boyfriend Warner, played professional performance with a great set producers of Legally Blonde.

Elle and Bruiser Two frat boys Kate, a Delta Nu and Gaelen perform the celebrate. carry Margot song Chip on My Shoulder. at a party. 24 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School

Denise reads “My Catfish” during Yahir reads his elegy the event. Photo: Tala Maher that was inspired by characters in To Kill a Mockingbird. Photo: Mr. Wechsler Anthology Has Patriots Turning Pages

Writers receive recognition and share Jack performs his story their work at Young Authors Night. “Math Wizards.” Photo: Tala Maher

By TALA MAHER words, “No one knows the girl stuck in the attic.” For the last 14 years, Patriots Elysia Phillips gave a heart- have come together to share their warming performance of her poems, essays, short stories and poem, “Freedom.” It describes other writings. These pieces are how you must push through the published in the literary anthol- bad times and stay true to your- ogy and presented on Young Au- self. “Life is beautiful / It shines thors Night. so bright / For light doesn’t last Starting off this year’s event forever / You must fight.” on the evening of Apr. 19 was Luke Wiener generated Mr. Slavin. He introduced all big laughs with his narrative the young authors who then re- poem,“The Emoji Movie: An ceived a personalized certificate Emotional Experience,” with Abigail performs her sweet “Ode plus their copy of the book. This lines such as “Oh Gene, with Elijah shows his certificate and to Chocolate.” Photo: Tala Maher year’s front cover had a drawing your body so round and yellow.” anthology. Photo: Naomi Benyamini by eighth grader Ena Bronstein. The night ended with Ian After these presentations, Ishak’s story, “The Toughest students who wanted to share an Test.” Ian wrote about when he excerpt of their writing got into had to take the “hardest and most two lines. They were allowed to confusing” practice test. speak for 30 seconds. Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Slavin The first reader was Chaz thanked PRIDE for managing Plager who read his “Ode to the cost of printing and sponsor- Cookies.” He spoke about how ing Young Authors Night, espe- he would “gladly give Game- cially Dana Glenn, Erin Herron Stop all of my games for unlim- and Christine Whitaker who ited cookies.” were the parent coordinators. Sydney Geiger read her They also thanked the American Ms. Sekhon receives a check from story “In the Attic.” Her boom- Legion Association for a gener- Mr. Slavin serves as 2018 master American Legion. Photo: Mr. Wechsler ing voice repeated the intriguing ous check of $15,000 to PRIDE. of ceremonies. Photo: Maddie Kelly

Writers wait in line to receive certificates and their anthology books Cash reads his narrative titled “Interviewing My Past” as Mr. Schwartz from Ms. McDermott (left), Ms. Fowler and Ms. Wright. Photo: Tala Maher and dozens of students waiting in line look on. Photo: Naomi Benyamini May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 25

Ena Bronstein Isaiah Ananya Tan Brownell

“My mom and older sister both are artists. I “There are others who have better drawings “I think that you can explain complex can’t remember a time I didn’t love art.” than me, but that inspires me to do better.” thoughts and ideas through drawings.” Jessica Jacobs Johnny Berrellez Shayda Shafa

“I love how the colors just melt into each “I draw to get away from stress or to keep “I love to paint my favorites and then add my other. I’ve loved art since I was born.” myself calm in tough situations.” own spin on it, making mine different.”

The finalists in the 2018 yearbook poll share their artwork and inspirations. By Ginger Simpson

Jimmy Malloy Bita Rahman Ozzie Gabbard

“I’ve loved drawing since I was very young. It “There are no limits to art. When you finish a “I’ve always thought that drawing was fun, is a great way to express my thoughts.” drawing, it just gives you a good feeling.” ever since a young age.”

Arya Rahmanian Violet Glock Jaden Smith

“I draw and paint because it helps me to calm “I sometimes use art as a way to vent or ex- “I draw because it’s always been a great way down, and it’s a great way to de-stress.” press what I’m feeling. It’s a great method.” to help me cool down after a hard day.” 26 May 11, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Lifestyle

1. 2. 3. 4. Spring Time Is Fun Time Patriots share their fun-filled spring break adventures from remarkable destinations near and far. With a whole week on their wonderful and breathtaking. 4. Shayda Shafa: My family and I tried snowboarding for the hands, students traveled all over 3. Julia Musumeci: During and I travelled to Puerto Vallarta, first time and it was really fun. North America to fill that week Spring break, I went camping Mexico. Our hotel lead down to Our time in the snow was a nice with joy and adventure. in Death Valley with my fam- the beach and every night my break from sunny Los Angeles. 1. Ava Baak: My family ily. One of the places we went family and I would sit down on 6. Jake Goldstein: My fam- and I went to Punta Mita, Mexi- was below sea level. I especially the sand and watch the sunset. ily and I went to Cabo San Lu- co. After swimming in the warm liked this place because you I also went jet skiing a couple cas. Three days before we went water, it felt so good to dive into could see a lot of the Death Val- times and made new friends. I had found out that one of my the cold pool. ley landscape. In this picture you One night, our hotel threw a best friends was staying at the 2. Mateo Williams: My can see Telescope Peak. Tele- bonfire party on the beach with a same hotel as me and we were family and I went to Maui, Ha- scope Peak is one of the highest DJ and a smoke machine. I had a on the same flight. The highlight waii. We decided to drive to the and most visible mountains in blast in Mexico. of my trip was the fishing trip. top of the 10,023 foot tall inac- Death Valley and in fact, when 5. Finn Dunne: My family On my time fishing I caught tive volcano called Haleakalā. I visited, it even had a snowy and I spent a few days in Jack- twelve fish including mahi mahi, The view from the volcano was peak. son Hole, Wyoming. My dad tuna, red snapper, and more. Say Cheese! By STELLA BECIR and ABI WRENTZ A smile is a contagious facial expression filled with positivity. What makes these outbursts of joy so important? A study on smiles on The Huff- Stella Eliana Lauren Marley Avani Abigail ington Post says, “Emotions Becir Bernstein Dardashti Franklin Desai Reyes may originate in the brain, but “80s music” “my friends” “seeing food” “my sister” “lacrosse” “jokes” the muscles in the face either re- inforce or transform those feel- ings.” A kidshealth.com article says, “Smiling relaxes the facial muscles and calms the nervous system.” In the eighth grade yearbook poll, these students were voted as the top twelve with the best smile. We asked these Johnny Nick Cole Austin Corer Lerann Shad Patriots what makes them smile Babala Johansson Bailey Arias Erlich “when other and these were their answers. “Fortnite” “basketball” “Chick-fil-A” “Famous Dex” “football” people smile” May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 27 Help Wanted! Town Crier writers offer their best peer advice.

Dear Griffin, My teacher never calls on me and I raise my hand every day. This has been going on since the beginning of school. 5. 6. 7. How am I supposed to partici- pate if I’m never called on? Signed, Cooperation Catas- trophe Dear Cooperation Catastrophe, First, you should see if this hap- pens to any other kids. If you are the only one, this is a sign that the teacher is picking on you. Talk to your teacher. Tell them the truth. If they don’t tell you why and this keeps going on, bring it up to your parents. 8. 9. 10. Sincerely, Griffin

Dear Ginger, My teacher told my class that we shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions. But whenever someone asks a question, she says “I already taught you that!” or “were you not pay- ing attention?” Now every- 11. 12. one’s scared to ask her things. What should I do? Sincerely, 7. Auggie Rose: My sister, many casino boats. pared to the temperatures in L.A. Scared my mom, and I went to Cabo 9. Mason Lopata: For currently. San Lucas. We went fishing on a Spring break I went to Florida 11. Rick Elliott; Over the Dear Scared, warm spring day and I loved it! and then went to Mexico the fol- break, my mom and I went to I caught a Sierra Mackerel and I lowing week. In Mexico I went see my uncle, aunt, and two little I’ve been in this situation, and got to feed a seal off the boat. It to a camp with all different ac- cousins. We went to see them in it is definitely scary. Talk to was so much fun! tivities including a ropes coarse. Canada where it was still snow- your teacher and tell her how 8. Ari Moore: In New Or- I was hooked up to a bunch of ing! We even got to go skiing. It the class feels. Remind her that leans, Louisiana, my family and wires and I had to grab onto a was super fun! everyone learns at different I attended an Easter parade and bar. 12. Shaya Keyvanfar: In speeds. If this doesn’t work, try beads were thrown at us from 10. Coco Merritt: In Taos, Palm Springs, my family, friends talking to your counselor. Just the many parade floats. We also New Mexico, my family and I and I had a memorable vacation remember that the school is here went to Bourbon Street which went skiing. My brother went where we spent hours at the for you, and will do its best to was crowded with tourists and snowboarding and I went skiing. swimming pool. Each family put an end to this! very humid. The next day, we I skied my first black diamond, brought their dog and struggled From, walked around the Mississippi and my brother fell off a ski lift! to survive the scorching heat of Ginger River where we looked at the The cold weather was nice com- the Palm Springs desert. 28 May 11, 2018 Paul Revere Charter Middle School Sports

SIERRA SUGARMAN Cody Elkins and Mr. Fulling battle it out in the finals. Driving Photos: Johnny Harvey For College Every year, colleges get harder to get into, and the application process becomes more stressful. There are many things colleges look for rang- ing from good grades to unique sports. If you’re looking for a way to get into a good college, especially for girls, you should start playing golf. As a golfer since age nine, I can honestly say that golf is a great sport. You have to have strong coordination, and you Cody Elkins Takes Ping Pong Title have to be willing to have a bad day once By JOHNNY HARVEY year were Mr. Fulling, eighth grader Jack in a while. Because it requires you pairing Bowden, seventh grader Cody Elkins and your mental thoughts with your physical Revere’s version of “March Madness” sixth grader Emmet Whitaker. actions, it is a very intense, mental sport. actually played out in April this year. The an- Mr. Fulling and Cody Elkins rolled their According to the L.A. Times, “NCAA nual ping pong tournament, hosted by lead- way through the semifinals and became estimates that every year 200 college ership, started with 136 players on Apr. 4 in the final two. Mr. Fulling was not “fulling” golf scholarships for young women go Town Hall. After the first round, 68 people around and defeated Jack Bowden 11-5. unclaimed.” You may be thinking, “that’s were eliminated. Cody beat Emmet Whitaker by the same 200 women that are missing out to go to Each game’s score went to 11 points. score to advance. The final match was a college,” and you’d be right. There are not enough girls who play golf to claim these Emmet Whitaker lost to Jack Bowden lost scholarships. Dartmouth women’s golf Cody in the semi-finals. to Mr. Fulling in coach Alex Kirk explained, “The chal- the semi-finals. lenge is finding the combination of good golfers that are good students.” Those going to Pali High School are in luck because they have a golf team. This is good news for seventh grader Sydney Suh, who said, “I could play more and get more practice in during the week.” Some colleges that give golf scholar- ships include Duke, Purdue, Stanford, TCU, UCLA and USC. When asked about scholarships, Alex Kirk said, “Ivy Leagues do not offer athletic scholarships, but Players would receive a slip in their home- best of three series. Cody, an American Ju- they do offer very generous financial aid room to let them know when they would nior racquetball Champion, has been playing packages on a need basis of your families compete that day. ping pong since he was 7 years old and prac- income.” And, he said you can start in After three weeks of playing, the finals tices almost every day. middle school, “but you do have to put were held on Apr. 27 in K-1. Only four Cody captured the first game of in the time to practice, compete and post competitors advanced to the finals and the finals, 11-6, over Mr. Fulling, who tournament scores. If a player has pas- 20 students were allowed to watch. won the title several years ago. Then sion and desire, that can over come talent Last year Matin Farzan defeated in the deciding game Cody won 11-9 sometimes.” Dylan Prudente. The previous to claim the 2018 title. You should drive for a better education year in 2016, Mr. Valerio Cody said, “I’m happy I won the and try to par your college applications. took gold over Mr. Cody tournament with a lot of good players. Middle school is a great time to pick up a Fulling. The final is #1. I look forward to playing next year and sport, and you should use this opportunity. four players this trying to defend my title.”

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By JOEY CHAE Revere’s students and teachers took off in a sprint for the annual Fun Run on Apr. 11. All the P.E. classes participated in the two mile run, which raised money for charity and school pro- grams. To add to the fun, 16 ambassadors from Pali High came to help, along with many par- ent volunteers. Teachers came up to the P.E. field during their passing period to join in or cheer on their students, who raised $20,228. 30 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Fighting to Be the Fastest ers last year, had mentioned ning, in the end Asher reclaimed Todd Valkov, who place third Asher Saven and how they intended on defeat- first place just as he did last year in the sixth grade race last year, Kavita Sekhon top ing each other in the finals this with a personal best time of 7:57. Cesar Aubour, who placed sec- year. However, since last year For the eighth grade girls, ond in sixth grade last year, and the leaderboards for new contenders have stepped Sophie Gowen, who won the James Crowe, who won the the 2018 XC Finals. into the picture with Jose Seville seventh grade race last year, sixth grade race last year, were winning the semi-finals race in Abbey Guerrero, who won the all expected to have a great By JACK WILLNER period 1, Jeremy Santiago win- sixth grade race two years ago, chance at winning. On the last ning the period 2 race, and Bow- and Kavita Sekhon, who has grass lap of the finals, Todd As the final cross country doin Brazell winning the period been getting faster throughout Valkov just barely had a lead in race came closer, Patriots were 4 race. Alec Schmitt, who has the year, were all expected to do front of Cesar Aubor. Although predicting who would be the the fastest flash time, was also well. As the final race started, Cesar did make a sprint effort winners. In the semi-finals, stu- expected to win. When the final Sophie jumped to a strong lead at the end to catch up to Todd, dents got a glimpse of some of race started, it was unclear who but then suffered an injury near Todd still managed to attain first the fastest runners at Revere. would be the new champion. the bottom of the Sunset gate place with a time of 8:23. For the eighth grade boys, However, on the final grass lap and could not continue. It soon For seventh grade girls, there was much speculation on Asher was in the lead being became clear that Kavita would Shaya Keyvanfar, Sydney Suh, who would win. Both Asher trailed by Alec Schmitt who was claim first place for the girls. and Layla Adeli, were expected Saven and Sammy Dohad, who really close. Although it seemed SHe won with a time of 8:53. to do well because of their P.E. were the top two seventh grad- Alec may have had a shot at win- For the seventh grade boys, shirt achievements and their performances in the 5k which took place earlier this school. Mia Jamerson, who won the sixth grade girls race last year, and Sienna Ozar who placed second were also expected to win. In the end, Mia Jamerson was able to reclaim first place with a time of 9:00. For the sixth grade boys, Emilie leads the pack at the start Van (left) and Scarlett run down Max (left) and Gabe are neck in Max Fields, who won both the of the eighth grade girls race. the dirt path by the west driveway. neck in the final race of the day. required race and the semifinals in fifth period and Gabe Lorcy, who won both of those races for 6th period were expected to do well in the finals. Many Patriots were debating on who would end up winning between those two who dominated the previ- ous races for each of their pe- riods. For half of the final race, Max and Gabe were trading places for first place, trying to Asher (left), Sammy and Taber leap into motion as Hannah (left) and Shaya run up the east driveway, get in front of each other. How- the whistle is blown to start the boys’ period 4 race. trying to keep up with Mia who is way ahead. ever, towards the second half of the race Max was able to pull slighly ahead and win the race with Gabe taking second. For the sixth grade girls, many students predicted Kyra Morris would win because she attained flash. These predictions became true and Kyra won with a time of 9:29. No records were set this year, but the races were just as competitive as they always are. All the XC final runners are pre- Sophie (right) races with Kavita Melvin (right) pressures David Sammy hugs Asher as Porter sented a P.E. shirt to help them into the sunset gate entrance. on the final straightaway. savors his fifth place finish. commemorate their efforts. May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 31

Asher Saven Fastest Patriot

TOP 12 BOYS

Asher Saven (8th) 7:57 Alec Schmitt (8th) 8:00 Jose Sevilla (8th) 8:14 Max Fields (6th) 8:18 Porter Comstock (8th) 8:21 Todd Todd Valkov (7th) 8:23 Valkov Fastest Cesar Aubour (7th) 8:25 Seventh Sammy Dohad (8th) 8:27 Grader Jeremy Santiago (8th) 8:30 Tyson Brazil (8th) 8:32 Ivan Vasquez (8th) 8:33 Max Fields Fastest Sixth Grader Zazaret Argueta (8th) 8:33.3

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TOP 12 GIRLS

Kavita Sekhon (8th) 8:53 Mia Jamerson (7th) 9:00 Shaya Keyvanfar (7th) 9:12 Layla Adeli (7th) 9:17 Hannah Kalt (7th) 9:27 Abbey Guerrero (8th) 9:27 Kyra Morris (6th) 9:29 Stephanie Gross (7th) 9:31 Kavita Adelaide Saab (8th) 9:31 Sekhon Dominique Kubik (6th) 9:43 Mia Kyra Morris Fastest Tierney Smith (8th) 9:43 Jamerson Fastest Sixth Female Sydney Suh (7th) 9:47 Fastest Seventh Grade Girl Patriot Grade Girl 32 May 11, 2018 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School BUBBA’S WORLD By Sofia Farhangnia GUESS WHO? Does this bas- un Zone ketball player look familiar to you? FEdited by SOFIA FARHANGNIA

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