In Loving Memory of Joseph Hardy
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SteinmetzVolume 78, Number 5, April 2013 Star In loving memory of Joseph Hardy By Aramis Pates By Judy Eichstaedt, teacher oseph Michael Hardy passed soft-spoken freshman away from leukemia on March named Joseph Hardy J7 at Lurie Children’s Hospital Awas a member of my in Chicago. Joseph had been under Drafting class last year. The treatment for two years. He was 16 group was comprised of most- years old. ly upper classmen marked by Joseph was cherished by his their boisterousness, but Jo- family and throughout the school seph’s speedy grasp of the work Joseph Hardy Erik Garcia as well. The passing of this young and willingness to help others man touched the hearts of many quickly put him in demand. students and staff members like When Joseph started miss- counselor Kim Diaz and teacher ing class I was concerned he Judy Eichstaedt. But no one misses might be feeling overwhelmed. Joseph more than his brother Har- “No,” he told me, “I’m just hav- rison. ing stomach problems and my “We were real close,” Harrison mom wants me to stay home said. “My brother was very kind, until it clears up.” But it didn’t exciting to be around and had ex- clear up and tests revealed Jo- treme ambition to try new things. seph had Leukemia. Leandro Marquez Harrison Hardy He was the total opposite of me.” After Joseph completed his Sophomore Andres Reyna said first round of treatments he was he was in the same class with Jo- eager to get back to school. I Leandro Marquez, Harrison Hardy, Joseph Hardy, and Erik Joseph Hardy seph in 6th grade and in 8th grade worried about his weakened Garcia play an online game during Joseph’s battle with leu- at Locke elementary school. immune system and sanitized kemia. “He was a really nice kid,” Andres keyboards and desktops, but said. “I remember he was cool with everybody.” smile and eagerness to please in the classroom,” Joseph jumped back into the school routine without a hitch. He made up assignments Several people wrote their condolences to Lori Trekas said. “Your spirit, memory and cour- in no time and I tried not to cringe when he casually walked over to friends to help the family on Joseph’s obituary page of the age will never be forgotten. My thoughts and them with their work, terrified of the germs they might send his way. “Don’t worry Ms Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home. prayers are with your entire family.” E, the doctor says it’s okay,” Joseph said. His 8th grade teacher added her comment: Condolences are also sent to the family from As each course of treatment ended, Joseph stayed positive, focused on the goal line. “I will always remember your contagious the Steinmetz school community. “Just one more round of chemo,” or “If this biopsy is okay I can get the shunt removed.” • When he was able, he would come to school in his trendy Sherpa hat, thin but happy, managing to find a cute girl to help during class, relentlessly optimistic, never complain- ing, focused on a full remission. Heroic actions recognized Joseph sent me an email in February telling me about some very difficult hurdles he had recently cleared, and what a great Christmas he had. He ended with, “I miss being in school.” We miss you too, Joseph.• Inside Star wins awards By Kasia Jalowiec he Steinmetz Star is one of the best high school newspapers in Chicago, according to Principal Stephen Ngo recognizes the JROTC sergeants who helped the McCormick Foundation annual media Protest against CPS save the life of teacher James Greco who needed CPR T Page 7 awards in March. Once Mr. Foster got the defibrillator he Only Taft, Lane, and Morgan Park beat the Star By Estefani Garcia passed it on to assistant principal Jaime Ja- for “Overall Newspaper” in a competition open to rimillo, who passed it on to security Sam all Chicago public and private high schools. The ROTC teachers SFC Billy Hill, 1SG Pearson, who passed it to a student who got Star received “Excellent,” tying with the Walter Roberto Ruiz, and SFC Phillip Yangas it to the sergeants, Mr. Foster told the Star. Payton, and beating Whitney Young and many Jreceived special recognition at the Mili- “It was a ‘just do it’ thing; I had to take other schools. tary Ball on March 22 for their heroic effort action because everything was happening so “A lively, colorful mix of news, features, photos, helping teacher James Greco. fast,” Mr. Foster said. and interesting profiles,” the judges said about the “We honored them for their actions,” Prin- After SFC Hill used the defibrillator, Mr. Star. “Super writing from some of the numerous cipal Stephen Ngo said. “We are grateful for Greco started to respond and then the fire members of the classes.” Art contest winners, what they did, and so is Mr. Greco.” department came. One of his former students, The McCormick Foundation awards luncheon, pages 9-13 On the morning of February 28, Mr. Greco Lenny Sposato (class of 1981) drove the am- held at the Chicago Cultural Center, followed had an incident when he was doing his work- bulance. Later, another one of Mr. Greco’s a journalism workshop at Roosevelt University out. He usually runs on the third floor every former students, Christopher Santiago (class sponsored by the Scholastic Press Association of morning before school starts. At about 7:30 of 2012) who works at the hospital, helped Chicago on March 17. Mr. Greco had passed out. transport him through the hospital. Several staff members won individual awards The first person to see him was substitute The JROTC staff and others at the school for reporting, photography, and art. Contest winners, pp 10-13 gym teacher Peter Smargacz. The JROTC drill were a great help to Mr. Greco. His doctor “It was interesting and very exciting,” senior team came along and they all started yelling told school staff that if not for the work of Katie Christ said. out for 1SG Ruiz. He told the drill team to get the men “he wouldn’t be here today.” Overall, the award ceremony was a great experi- SFC Hill while checking for Mr. Greco’s pulse It takes no more than three minutes for the ence for everyone. and vital signs. There were no vital signs at brain to suffer damage. Thanks to Mr. Foster “It was an honor to be there,” senior Cathy all. SFC Hill and 1SG Ruiz performed CPR. and the sergeants’ fast response Mr. Greco is Meraz said. Meanwhile, teacher Kevin Foster, who saw doing well now. Nearly 30 Star staff members, adviser Sharon what was going on, called 911. The responder “It always feels good to save someone’s life,” Schmidt, and chaperones librarian Nasrin Jalili, on 911 told him to get the defibrillator. Mr. SFC Hill said, “but it feels better when you and Ms. Schmidt’s parents, Em and Jean Griffin, Foster then ran to the main office, where he know the person.” attended the events. Sports, pages 18-20 had noticed it just a day or so earlier. • Continued on Page 2 2 Star News 2013 McCormick Media awards: Reporting, Steinmetz photography, art and Principal of the Year Star Steinmetz College Prep High School 3030 N. Mobile, Chicago IL 60641 773-534-3030, Star office (x) 25241 Email: [email protected] School website: www.steinmetzac.com (“Steinmetz Newspaper” link) Principal: Mr. Stephen Ngo Assistant principals: Mr. Jaime Jaramillo T Ms. Cheryl Williams RIS Ms. Ruquiyah Rahman-Aquil H C E I at Star adviser: Ms. Sharon Schmidt Co-editors in chief: Jennie Czahor and Ricky Rico, Alan Salazar, Johann Sanchez, Luis Diaz, Jakwon Smith, Anyssa Rodriguez, Andrea Silva, Norjoria Pratt, Selene Acosta, Kasia Jalowiec Judy Czahor PHOTO BY K BY PHOTO In addition to the Chicago media awards, the Star also received a First Place award from the American Scholastic Press Association. The Star entered the national contest in December and received an awards certificate in April. See “Web Extra” page 21 on www.steinmetzac.com. Editing Team: Michael Amaya, Moriah Belt, Amanda Gidney, Anthony Guerrero, Continued • Jakwon Katarzyna Jalowiec, Celimar Lopez, from Page 1 Smith won Rebecca Romanenko Principal Excellent Stephen Ngo Sports Photo Journalism class reporters, Room 333 joined the of Breonn 1st period: Michael Amaya, Moriah Belt, group for Bland carry- Breonn Bland, Makennzee Curran, Jen- lunch and ing the ball nifer Garcia, Lechele Glispie, Arneshia received his at Winnemac Harris, Serlecia Jones, Anthony Lagunas, award, Princi- Field against Elizabeth Martinez, Alejandra Pacheco, pal of the Year. Lincoln Emanuel Pazmino, Phillip Quezada, Abra- Ms. Park. ham Roa, Heiddy Rodas, Anyssa Rodri- Schmidt guez, Alan Salazar, Andrea Silva, London nominated “Good, Vasquez, Aracely Ventura, Kyle Williams him because of sharp image his accessiblity of football 5th period: Steven Abanto, Denzel Brown, to students, action, Star co-editors-in chief Judy Czahor and Jennie Czahor, and junior editors Moriah Belt and Michael Amaya Taylah Brown, Lexus Castro, La’Keva responsiveness congratulate Mr. Ngo at the McCormick Media Awards ceremony, March 19 at the Chicago Cultural Society showing the Duncan, Jonathan Eustaquio, Brittany to issues in the dynamics of Garcia, Iriz Garcia, Amanda Gidney, Vic- paper, trust he the game.” toria Gonzalez, Esther Grimaldo, Antho- has in the journalism program, encour- hurt returning students.” ny Guerrero, Jocelyn Laguer, Lathea Lee, agement to the students, and participa- “This was an excellent story idea re- • Johann Sanchez won Excellent Non- Matthew Maggit, Dominic Masciopinto, tory spirit in the school. garding all the changes affecting seniors at sports Photo of Cesar Arce.