Saints SENTINEL Volume 1: Issue 6 June 2019 A Fond Farewell by Sydney Charette It feels like yesterday, when gave me a brand new platform Vice Principal of Student Life, for me to share my writing, Mr. Marc Thibault, suggested instead of the traditional student to the Senior Class Officers teacher scenarios, and I truly that we should create a school appreciated the paper because newspaper. Nine months later, of that!” 15 seniors, along with the Our paper has allowed students tremendous guidance and to reach outside of their comfort leadership of Mrs. Gaffney-Hsu, zones. “I’ve really enjoyed being have built what we are proud to a part of the Saint’s Sentinel call the Saints Sentinel. because it gave me insight to Countless articles have been journalism and made me feel photo courtesy of Pawtucket Times produced, from pop culture more involved in the Saint’s paper has brought all of us mind.” news, to food reviews, to school community as a whole,” says together. As countless hours from and global events alike. Theresa Gabriella Casteneda-Pineda. Jeremy Knox shared,“I’ve our team come to a close and Wagner states, “I’m really It has brought the student experienced first-hand how our final issue is released, we grateful to have shared stories body’s views and passions to newspapers and journalism can would like to thank everyone about events that are significant the forefront as well, as stated bring people together and help who made it possible for us to to the Saint’s community.” Each by Gianna Medeiros, “The inform the uniformed. Uniting grow as writers and hopefully and every senior has appreciated newspaper allowed for tons the student body through writing create a longstanding tradition the opportunity to use this as a of voices to be heard around was an amazing experience, and at Saint Raphael Academy. More platform to share their writings campus giving us a new outlet I’d recommend anyone who is importantly, we wish good luck and their interests. to express ourselves.” Most of given this opportunity to take it to next year’s staff as we pass it Emily Fournier agrees, “It all though, we believe that our on with open arms and an open all on to you. One Last Ride by Emily Gaboriault and Emily Fournier Before parting ways in the photo by Mr. McNamara rode the most popular rides over fall, the Class of 2019 departed and over. on one final voyage this past Chaperones Mr. Murray, Mr. May to Lake George, New York. McNamara, and Ms. Nelson, Led by the senior class officers as well as the two moderators, and their moderators, Mrs. Mama Murph and Papa Corain, Malaina Murphy and Mr. Corain, accompanied the seniors around the weekend included a dinner the park and even rode rides cruise on Lake George under with them. The fearless Mr. the evening sky and a full day Murray spent the day riding the spent at Six Flags Great Escape. craziest coasters and convinced After a four-and-a-half-hour was at a table for long as nearly by the hotel. The students were scared seniors to ride with him, long bus ride, seniors were everyone stayed on the dance given a choice between staying making fun for all. assigned to their rooms at the floor the whole night. at the park all day or starting The trip was brought to an hotel and allowed to change The DJ on the cruise took their morning at the indoor end after leaving the park and quickly before the cruise. requests from the seniors, and waterpark. eating dinner. The exhausted Everyone changed out of their everyone had a wonderful time About a third of the students seniors and teachers boarded dress-down sweats and met in dancing to their favorite chose the indoor waterpark the bus and set out for home. the lobby dressed up for the with their greatest friends. and lazed in the lazy river, Overall, this was one of the occasion. Everyone came back to the hotel slipped down huge slides, and most successful senior trips that The cruise had a roof deck elated about how fun the trip attempted a surfing simulation. Saints has seen. It truly was an that everyone could walk around was proving to be already. The others had a head start to amazing time filled with so many at will, and the beautiful sunset The next morning, students the park. They arrived there just memorable moments that will allowed for some great pictures. gathered in the banquet hall and after opening and because they remain with those who went for Dinner was simple, but no one enjoyed a hot breakfast provided were able to avoid lines, they years to come. 2 News Spotlight: Mr. Murray by Benjamin Senra You are just about to finish has been honored with countless history. Mr. Murray directed the your freshman year here at Saints awards, including Golden Apple show, which covered the last 40 and next year you are going Teacher of the Year in 2018, and years of drama. The fundraiser into English 10. You have heard others for his work in the drama was a huge success and because rumors about this course being department. of Mr. Murray’s dedication and taught by one of the toughest When asked about his most the help of a numerous people, teachers and how intense the valuable award that he has won the Couto Theatre will see class is because of him. You do with his time here at Saints, he many upgrades in the upcoming not want to believe the rumors responded with, “The golden . until one day the teacher walks apple, an honor to receive that. Mr. Murray is not only a in and starts his introduction by It was especially humbling to be remarkable teacher and director saying, “Hello everyone I’m Mr. nominated by students.” Although but is also a remarkable person. Murray and I’ll be teaching your he has received recognition for photo by Mare Studios I can personally say that Mr. English class next year. I just his work academically, a massive Saints. Murray truly has changed my want to start off by saying that part of Mr. Murray’s legacy lies It is on the stage where life, and I would not be the all of the rumors you’ve heard… within the walls of Coutu and the Mr. Murray says he made his person I am today without him. they are all true!” Drama Department. favorite memory by, “Directing I know that a vast amount of It is no understatement to say Mr. Murray has been involved the musical Godspell 4 times.” other students would agree with that Mr. Murray is truly a living in Drama here at Saints for an This year he made history at that statement. legend here at the Academy. astonishing 40 years. In this the academy with his massive The Saints community is truly Throughout his time here at time, he has directed anumerous fundraiser, Gala 2019. This blessed to have Mr. Murray as a Saints, Mr. Murray has built up a shows and has helped bring was one of the largest, if not faculty member because he is legacy that can never be beat. He home 19 state championships to the largest fundraiser in school truly one of a kind. A Global Family by Anna-Marie Ferris Each year students from I’ve made at Saint Rays are around the world come to study simply unforgettable.” This year at Saint Raphael Academy. The Saint Rays hosted 36 students students who attend Saints and from eight countries: China, are welcomed into the Saints South Korea, Vietnam, Mexico, family just like any domestic Portugal, Italy, Spain, and student. To quote Hajin Cho Colombia. (Christina), a student from Many of these students come South Korea, “the memories to the United States to attend

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SENTINEL high school with the intent to American family to learn about

Saints 2018-2019 Staff Members continue their studies in American life in another country and offer Staff Writers: Staff Photographers: colleges and universities. a student the opportunity to Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda Saint Rays also hosts a group of learn about life in this country.” Sydney Charette Emily Fournier students from LaSalle Bononava This program has been so Anna-Marie Ferris Gianna Medeiros Emily Fournier Hector Padilla in Barcelona. These students successful that many of the Emily Gaboriault only come for a semester and families keep in contact with the Jeremy Knox Copy Editors: live with families of students students even after they have Ben Senra Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda attending Saints. They come to returned home to their own Jordan Severino Emily Gaboriault the US for a cultural exchange countries. It allows for a unique Kylie McLaughlin Emily Fournier Gianna Medeiros Theresa Wagner and to improve their English. cultural exchange and lifelong Hector Padilla Saint Rays is always looking friendships to be made. Jack Rigley Layout Editors: for families to host students. If you would like more Ryan Sutherland Anna-Marie Ferris Ms. Michalczyk, the coordinator information, please contact Ms. Theresa Wagner Jeremy Knox Gianna Medeiros for the international program, Linda Michalczyk at lmichalczyk@ Faculty Advisor: Jordan Severino shared that “hosting is a saintrays.org or 401-723-8100 Heather Gaffney-Hsu Sydney Charette wonderful opportunity for an ext. 118. News 3 Dancing the Night Away by Kylie McLaughlin

After all the months of work prom, making this one of the was and many people wanted one students and teachers will and preparation, prom was biggest proms in Saints history. seconds. The photo booth was never forget. After months of held on Thursday, May 23rd at The teachers greeted students definitely a crowd favorite. It ran work from the class officers and the Omni Hotel in Providence. as they walked in, having a for 3 hours and students could the senior class moderators, the Everyone arrived looking their great time of their own as they make many prints of the photos, final product was stunning. Their best. Dresses of every color socialized and hyped up the so everyone left with a small work and constant advocacy for flooded the hotel lobby, tuxes arriving students. memento from prom. the student body will not go were perfectly tailored, and hair The room was separated All in all, the 2019 prom was unappreciated. and makeup was done, making by grade: seniors on one side, everyone look like celebrities. juniors on the , and the teachers The theme for this year’s had their own designated event was Back to Gatsby and sections. All of the class all of the decorations had a members got to spend time with 1920s flare. The venue, with its their peers while also being able chandeliers and high ceilings, to talk with students from other perfectly supported the theme, grades. and some students dressed in The food consisted of 3 a style even Gatsby would find options: chicken, steak, and a impressive. vegetarian alternative. Students Over 300 students and and teachers have been raving guests attended this year’s about how amazing the food Opportunity Congratulations to Serve on Graduation! by Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda Do you like working with and helping them with their Class of 2019 children? Are you in need service homework. hours? If so, volunteering at I started doing it my freshman Heritage Park is perfect for you. year and continued it throughout Volunteers are divided into my junior and senior year. I four groups led by team leaders, really enjoyed it and could tell and each group goes once a the children really appreciated month, usually on Wednesdays. our presence. When you arrive at Heritage Not only do you get to spend Park, a branch of the YMCA time with kind, funny children, in Pawtucket, you have to but you also get to spend time sign in and are then assigned with your classmates, form new to a classroom with children friendships, and strengthen between the ages of five and existing bonds. I highly eight. You have the opportunity recommend trying it out. In to spend time with the children order to get involved, talk to Mr. by coloring, playing games, Vargas. June 9, 2019 2:30 PM The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Pual 4 Sports Lady Saints Dominate by Jeremy Knox The Spring season has been the Lady Saints’ dominance is a fruitful one for athletics here apparent in something as simple at the Academy, and the girls as the scoreboard. Fastpitch Softball team has come It doesn’t take a sports analyst to be a standout story. to understand that this list of The Lady Saints have boasted overwhelming victories speaks impressive numbers over the volumes about the team’s past few seasons, but this year success. The girls simply do not is turning out to be something have a weakness on either side extraordinary. After a long of the ball. and grueling season of hard- The bats have been hot fought softball, the girls came all season and the girls have out on top of their division, averaged more than nine runs per boasting an undefeated record game. Alongside this incredible of 18-0; massacring opponents, offensive performance, the photo by Ernest Brown outscoring them 167 to 12. pitching staff and defense have The beautiful blend of terrific allowed an average of less than Saturday, they took an exciting Lady Saints should be proud of performances on the mound one run per game. walk-off victory against West their outstanding season. and scorching bats at the plate With these numbers, the Warwick. Unfortunately, the With a team full of young and created the most dominant team undefeated season is no rest of the week did not play promising talent, maybe next in Division 2 softball in Rhode surprise. The girls headed into out with the same success. year will be the season where Island. With only five of their 18 playoffs as the number one Although they were defeated by they can break the “Saints’ games won by five or less runs, seed in their division. This past both Scituate and Rogers, the Curse.” Lifting the Curse? Arts & Entertainment 5 Detective Pikachu by Jesus Santos After years of wait, Pokémon varied locations full of quirky fans worldwide have finally got a characters and action-packed movie worth watching. Detective set pieces. Pikachu is a fun-filled ride for Thankfully, the special kids and adults alike despite effects crew delivered a breath- some misconceptions. taking rendition of fan-favorite The movie follows Tim characters like Charizard, Goodman, played by Justice Squirtle, and Mewtwo. Each Smith, who goes on a search Pokémon has its own moment to find his missing father with to show off what makes each the help of a talking Pikachu, unique and manages to do so played by Ryan Reynolds. Their without making the film bloated. from the banter between Tim Many of the plot points can be investigation takes them to Most of the comedy comes and Pikachu as well as standard seen from a mile away, especially physical comedy that is found in several of the major twists near kids’ movies. the end of the movie. All the jokes land well and Nonetheless, Detective there are many that are even Pikachu is well-worth the watch funnier if you happen to be a even if it is not the next great fan of Pikachu, but every other animated movie. It is a good character is flat and boring in movie to watch with a group of comparison. friends when life happens to get The villain is straight out of too serious – especially now with a Saturday morning cartoon, the year ending. and not in the good way with Overall, Detective Pikachu photos by Getty Images his laughably bad evil scheme. gets 3.5 stars out of 5. E3: A Look at Upcoming Games and Technology by Gabriela Castaneda-Pineda

Technology is constantly such as consoles, graphical This year, it runs from June on Twitch or YouTube, so fans, evolving, and the gaming improvements, and virtual reality 11th to the 13th. Various regardless of age, don’t miss industry has been making leaps hardware, is shown for the first companies, developers, and out. and bounds since its inception in time, and upcoming games that even celebrities attend. Gamers A full schedule of the events the 1950s. harness these technologies are are also able to attend, but no and livestreams can be found on E3 (Electronic Entertainment often unveiled as well. It’s an one under the age of seventeen any major gaming website, such Expo) started in 1995 and has event that many in the gaming is allowed entry. as IGN or PC Gamer. You never become one of the biggest community look forward to However, E3 is available for know what amazing new games showcases in gaming. It every year. E3 is held at the Los everyone to observe online or technologies will be revealed, is where new technology, Angeles Convention Center. through livestreams, typically so don’t miss out! 6 Opinions/Editorials Crazy for Crazy Burger by Gianna Medeiros As summer approaches, and a blend of different kinds of people from near and far start cheeses. With sour cream and their voyages to the beaches salsa on the side, this meal was and one of the most popular paired perfectly with fries. cities to visit is Narragansett. By dipping the wrap into the While surrounded by a beautiful salsa, combined with the crunch coastline and many landmarks from a house cut French fry, you like the Coast Guard House, officially enter a new realm of Narragansett also has many flavor and satisfaction. great restaurants to offer. In order to be feel refreshed At first, one may expect an on a hot beach day, I also abundance of seafood options ordered a mango-raspberry in and around the area. While smoothie ($6). I was not that is true, there are many expecting the two fruity flavors other dining options to fit your to blend so well, but they were craving. When taking a day trip able to combine without any to the beach, Crazy Burger is the photo courtesy of Crazy Burger complaints. place to go to. When most people think of Crazy Burger has a youthful up most of the space, as well as and offers a variety of vegan and burgers, they do not think of vibe. The restaurant itself sits bar seating on the side closest gluten-free options. As the name anything special. Crazy Burger next to a park, and it is a couple to the kitchen. The servers are suggests, many of their options changes the burger game minutes away from Narragansett friendly, and those who come include some type of burger. while offering other breakfast Beach. There are always people in are invited to share the same In my most recent visit, I and dinner options, making it riding their bikes right outside, attitude, creating an amicable orderd the Freaky Fajita Burger a versatile restaurant that is and the restaurant seems to environment throughout the ($13) that was actually wrapped worthy of high praise. attract people of all ages to come restaurant. in a tortilla instead of a bun. This I give Crazy Burgers 5 stars in and enjoy a meal. On the Crazy Burger specializes in grilled wrap consisted of nicely for its high-quality food and inside, there are booths filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seasoned chicken, avocado, ambiance. DJ Khaled with Another One by Hector Padilla

On March 17, 2019, DJ was left off of the . not as good as expected there and SZA’s “Just Us.” Khaled has released his 11th studio album, Khaled’s work with different are a couple of solid songs. shown us he can do better, and . Khaled’s album artists has his album all over the Some songs to listen to include, unfortunately this was not his unsurprisingly comes with a mix place, leaving listeners an album JAY-Z, Future, and Beyoncé’s best work, earning him 2 out of of genres, from reggae and R&B that really has no direction. “,” , , Lil 5 stars. Perhaps next summer to hip-hop and rap. Khaled is Although Khaled’s album is Baby, and ’s “,” “Mr. ” can deliver. usually known for his attempts to “own the summer,” by always photo by Getty Images kicking off the summer with a studio album. However, with the release of Father of Asahd, it looks like Khaled won’t be the king of this summer. Khaled starts off with a Caribbean vibe in “Holy Mountain,”which features , Sizzla, and Mavado. He then moves into and ’s “,” and ends with ’s “Thank you” and Buju Banton’s “Holy Ground.” The absence of Drake leaves listeners questioning why the longtime collaborator of