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Wednesday December 21, The Bishop George Ahr HS 2016 One Tingley Lane Volume 47 Edison, New Jersey 08820 Number 2 Satoma Newsmagazine A ‘Classic’ Christmas Cotillion By: girley oyola BGA famous Roche cookies on their On the night of December 3, way out. 2016, almost 400 students attended The event was coordinated by the annual Christmas Cotillion Sister Cynthia Babyak who said, which was decorated with the theme “It was a blast! And it appeared to Classic Christmas Movie. Festivities me that everyone had fun.” Student began with some students greeting and faculty volunteers donated their their peers while others captured time and efforts to decorate for the memories at the photo booth from Cotillion. The main entrance was Josh Lynn Photography. The DJ adorned with ornamented Christmas brought everyone out to the dance trees and all kinds of decorations. floor by playing the first song Even the soda vending machine out- The Cupid Shuffle by Cupid. The side the theater was decorated with students got their groove on and a bow and glitter. The tables were enjoyed countless other popular set up with green and red tablecloths songs as well. After some danc- and balloons. The stage and floor ing, Sister Cynthia Babyak led a the senior cottillion court takes a break from the were illuminated with glowing trees prayer wishing everyone a fun night festivities to show off their santa hats and candy canes and angels. before students enjoyed their dinner, Another part of the Christmas and then Father Keith blessed the Christmas Cotillion. After that, we junior class Prince was Michael Cotillion is the Christmas tree food. Following dinner, students created the Swing Dance Club and Pacitti along with Emma Herban as decorating contest. Each grade level hit the dance floor again, and the now perform at the Cotillion every Princess. At last, the senior court was assigned two trees, which they Swing Dance Club stole the show year. It’s truly amazing to see all was announced: Justin Martinez decorated around themes of their dancing to the well-known Crazy our hard work pay off. This year, and Shria Karthick, Marcus Adeniyi choosing. The winners this year Little Thing Called Love by Queen. we decided to perform with the and Niara Rowe, Jonathan Edwards were the junior class with their The choreography was arranged by song that started it all,” stated the and Stephanie Corea with Cotillion “Peace around the World” tree, and Sabrina and Serena Gil along with choreographers. King and Queen Raphael Parsacala the freshmen with their “Frosty the Daniel Mulvihill the club modera- The Cotillion Court was later and Katherine Yochim. The senior Snowman” tree. All of the trees tor. “Three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. presented soon after. The freshman court was given Santa hats and the were donated to families at St. Mulvihill swing danced to Crazy Prince Julian Napoli and Princess entire court received M&Ms in a James Parish, who otherwise would Little Thing Called Love at the 2013 Tina Raspa were announced first candy cane shaped container as their have gone without a tree. with the sophomore Prince Michael prizes. Trinidad and Princess Melody The night concluded with stu- Lenhardt following after. The dents picking up a small bag of the Left: The crowd cheers as the Swing Dance Club takes a bow after their wonderful performance Right: Student council social chairperson senior Sophia Schlesener thanks the crowd for coming out to cotiliion (All images courtesy of BGA Publications) Inside... Beauty and the Beast p.5 A Christmas Carol P.9 Sports Spotlight p.13 Christmas crossword p.2 Blood Drive p.6 #whatstrending p. 10 Boys Basketball p.14 Editorials p.3 Ahr Star Mass p.7 Christmas Concert P. 11 Wrestling p.15 Childish Gambino p.4 The Polar Express p.10 Tragedy in Mosul P. 12 Ads p.16 8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 2 Creativity The Satoma Newsmagazine • Wednesday • December 21• 2016 Can you find all the Christmas words in this word search? Above: Image courtesy of Google Images Right: courtesy of freshman Catheryn Duarte Next quarter the Satoma Newsmagazine will hold a creative writing and art contest for students who wish to have their work published. Anyone who is interested should contact Ms. Byrne ([email protected]) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ~The Satoma staff 8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Wednesday • December 21 • 2016 Perspective 3 Christmas Eve vs. Christmas Day: Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler Vice Principal: Brian Brogno Is 25 really greater than 24? Campus Minister: Sr. Cynthia Marie Babyak Technology Coordinator: Christmas Eve (Jingle Bell) ‘Rocks’ Michael Kowalczyk Sometimes, the moments leading It feels like Christmas all day long, tions down. Parents everywhere up to an event wind up being more while on Christmas Day, everyone begin dreading taking their trees Editor-in-Chief exciting than the occasion itself. Alexis Swanson can sense the holiday coming to a down and putting away all of the For me, the most exciting part about close. ornaments. Photo Editor Christmas is actually Christmas This is when the stress begins. During Christmas Day, it already Sydney Corio Eve. On Christmas Eve, you have Family members have to return begins to feel like Christmas is over. everything to look forward to. It’s home if they have traveled far. Fes- When you think of Christmas Eve, Copy Editor a night full of anticipation as both tive wrapping paper is torn aside you aren’t thinking about an ending. Dudley Engram children and adults look forward and must be cleaned up. People Instead, it’s just the beginning of to the gifts they will soon receive. Editorial Editor begin taking their lights and decora- two of the best days of the year. Kristel Domingo The best part is that once it’s over, there’s still another whole day to Entertainment Editor celebrate! Colleen Sharlow Since presents usually aren’t opened on Christmas Eve, it Sports Editor Simon Llaguno becomes a night focused on family rather than on opening gifts. Every- Editorial Writers one gathers together and can finally Elizabeth Short & sit back and relax after a stressful Jillian Ramirez holiday season. The hard part is already over, and that comes with a Ads Designer Isaac Scafe sense of accomplishment. Presents are bought and wrapped, food is The holiday season is a time to be with loved ones Staff Artist cooked, and homes are decorated. Catheryn Duarte (All photos courtesy of Google Images) Staff Writers Justin Braine, Thomas Knapp, Nicole Petrick, Sonya Asdhir, Christmas Day ‘Sleighs’ Claire Froehlich, Shreyas Keerthi, Isabella Joson, Girley Oyola, Laurel Prime, Pamela Picerno, Julia Duarte. Julia Kebuladze, Samantha as possible to attempt to catch still overflows with love. I’ve Soldo, Marjolein megaloudis Santa was probably one of the been lucky enough to have almost most serious events of our young never spent a Christmas without Adviser: Amy Kate Byrne lives. Now that time has passed, my family by my side. Nothing Christmas Eves are usually spent is quite as rewarding as watch- Vol. 47, No.2 helping clean the house for rela- ing someone open a gift you’ve The Satoma Newsmagazine is tives, cooking Christmas dinner, spent hours searching for. Seeing a student publication which or baking enough Christmas cook- their face light up is an amazing is the forum of expression for ies to feed a small army. All of reward. Despite all of the gift the student body at Bishop this work is just a precursor to the exchanging and unwrapping, it’s George Ahr High School, main event: Christmas Day. still clear that the most important One Tingley Lane, Edison, Christmas morning is the best part of all is the people you’re New Jersey 08820. Letters to part of the Christmas season. All spending the day with: your fam- the editor should be signed month long the anticipation has ily. The excitement of the morn- although names will be held The joy of opening presents been building up to one day, and ing lasts all day long, as families upon request. The Satoma on christmas day is incompa- that day isn’t Christmas Eve. As travel to visit loved ones, share Newsmagazine is a member rable a little kid, nothing was more in Christmas dinner, and curl up of the Quill and Scroll and the exciting than springing out of bed to watch Christmas classics. A American Scholastic Press Christmas Eve is usually too and sprinting around the house to Christmas Story even plays all Association. busy to actually enjoy anything. wake everyone up. Of course, I day long. As a little kid, the impatient was mostly excited for presents, Overall, it almost doesn’t need Phone: (732)-549-1108 ext. 655 waiting for Santa and all of the but as I’ve gotten older, Christmas to be said that Christmas Day gifts he’d bring was almost pain- Day still rouses the same excite- is the best part of the Christmas Email: [email protected] ful.