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By Hasim Veliju Supportive relatives, friends matter most to teens business Correspondent it is,” said sophomore Cesar thank them most of all.” How will you put the Perez. “I’m so thankful for all Thanksgiving may have all “thanks” in Thanksgiving? the friends that I have.” the great, fun traditions Ameri- Students at Kennedy are The world can be so nega- cans celebrate, but it’s who making sure not to overlook the tive, but Thanksgiving is a time people celebrate it with that themes of Thanksgiving in to drop all of the pessimism and makes it special. 2016, planning to give thanks express appreciation to the hu- “(I thank) God. My fam- to friends and family for all the manity in people. ily. My friends,” said senior support they have given them “I’m thankful to my parents Aaron Fernandez. “They give during their lifetime. for giving me everything I’ve me memories, love and just “I’m so thankful to my par- ever wanted,” said freshman make my life happier. They give ents for bringing me into this Shaina Ortiz. “They’re overall me life. They make me laugh, world,” said Perez. “I cook and very understanding.” they’re nice and they’re just so spend time with my family Sometimes friends and fam- genuine to me. every Thanksgiving.” ily are taken for granted, so Most students believe your The themes of Thanksgiv- people or students aren’t able family is who provides you ing are often obscured by the to fully show courtesy towards with all in your life. exciting traditions of the holi- them despite how much they “I thank my parents,” said day such as sports like football really do. junior Martin Rivera. “They and massive amounts of food “They’ve given me every- supply me with all the stuff I such as mashed potatoes and thing I’ve needed (to live a good have like clothes, a house and pie, however showing gratitude life),” said Ortiz. food.” towards one another is one of Life can seem bleak at times, Thanksgiving is a time to do the most important aspects of but there will always be a fig- just that, give thanks to one Thanksgiving. ure there to support you. another. Revoke your sense of “My friends have been “My friends are always there obligation this holiday and pro- there for me all my life and for me no matter what,” said vide your loved ones with the make it as awesome and fun as sophomore Ismael Pagan. “I loving recognition they deserve. Photos courtesy of Mrs. Sasso WEBSTER STADIUM: From left to right, sophomore Will Mahoney, juniors Donaldi Sino and Stayllon Santos, and sophomore Joni Pasholli enjoy the DECA field trip to see the Sound Tigers play hockey and participate in business discussions in Bridgeport, Conn. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. Helping out Waterbury: their story By Christina Capozzi dents more than the game. “(It would’ve been better) Students volunteer at soup kitchen; urge community support Correspondent “I was interested in the if we stayed the whole game,” Learning at a hockey game? sports seminar,” said freshman said freshman Anthony By Cameron Feliciano By Melina Kolonja Students from DECA (Dis- Christopher DeLaCruz. “I Rybczyk, since the students Correspondent Correspondent tributive Education Clubs of would’ve liked it to be a bit left at 1 p.m., during the sec- America) went on a field trip to longer. I didn’t learn as much ond period of the game. Volunteering can be very simple, especially Have you ever wondered how you can help in see the Sound Tigers play as I would’ve liked.” “One thing, the food here is at the soup kitchen. On Sundays at the Saint your community? The Saint Vincent De Paul soup hockey at the Webster Stadium Everyone caught on to a dif- too expensive, and the workers Vincent DePaul soup kitchen located on 327 kitchen is one way. It is open every day of the in Bridgeport, Conn. to learn ferent message throughout the didn’t care about the custom- Baldwin Street from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., you can week, but most students volunteer Sunday morn- about business involving sports, discussions. ers. When you talk to the work- get easy community service hours. Each time ings from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. The soup kitchen is and enjoy a day off school “If you want to follow your ers, you can see that they don’t you go is five located on 327 watching a hockey game passion, don’t be afraid to fol- enjoy their job,” said hours. While Baldwin Street. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 low (it),” said Carty. DeLaCruz. volunteering, The woman in “(We need to) do more trips “I learned that you can work “Honestly, it was nice, fun, you can do charge, Tracy, is like this more often,” said with sports without having to and exciting,” said Carty. many tasks like very welcoming senior Deandre Carty. play them,” said freshman “It’s great, but mainly be- prepare food, and open to Before the game started, Braedon Gorman. cause I’m with my friends,” help serve, and having new vol- there was a discussion between “(I learned that) it’s not as said DeLaCruz. clean. Even if unteers every three other high schools and easy as people think to sell tick- “(It was) wonderful,” said you are unsure week. In the sports directors on owning a ets for a game,” said DeLaCruz Gorman . on how to do past times I business in sports, which in Some of the students had “It was fun, I like sports,” the task at hand have volun- some cases entertained the stu- mixed reactions. said Rybczyk. you will be teered, I help- shown how to ed prepare and do them by serve the food, Tracy. She is the and clean up. lady in charge Everyone is as- and is very ex- signed a task. cited anytime The soup kit- new volunteers chen is a great help. It is easy way to help as that. You will those in need. come out of that You leave the day feeling like building being you have made more aware of a change and get what is going on an understand- in Waterbury ing of the less and as a more fortunate in appreciative Waterbury. person. SERVING OTHERS Juniors Cameron Feliciano (left) and Melina Kolonja spend their Sundays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. volunteering. You will come out of that day You leave the building being

SPORTS LESSONS Enjoying the Sound Tigers hockey game and business discussions in Bridge- feeling like you have made a more aware of what is going port, Conn. were DECA members (from left to right, front row) Thanasis Dupis, Nikola Tili, Anthony change and get an understand- on in Waterbury and as a Dimitriadis, Christina Capozzi, Leslie Dennis, Allyson Peterson, Damya Saunders, Deandre Carty, and “ “ Ricardo Ramos. In the middle row: Anthony Rybczyk, Samarah Brunette, Braeden Gorman, Christo- ing of the less fortunate in more appreciative person. pher De La Cruz, Rodrigo Santana, Justin Garcia, Yvette Vargas, and Yaritza Vega. In the top row: Waterbury. Will Mohoney, Stayllon Santos, Donaldi Sino, Joni Pasholli, and Justyn Verdejo. ” ” page 2, November 2016/The Eagle Flyer FORINO’S GARAGE Cyber Monday keeps gaining in popularity By Emily Benton Coined in 2005, 121 million may shop online, spending billions Improve your writing, Staff Writer PJs and deals and years, oh my! Business Times website. public speaking and With the Thanksgiving weekend approaching, holiday shop- Locals noticed the resemblance of Cyber Monday to Black ping is being planned, usually involving Black Friday, but in recent Friday, as Wrinkles defined it. communication skills years, a new holiday is growing in popularity. Cyber Monday, “It’s Black Friday but online,” said Wrinkles. which falls on Nov. 28 in 2016, is a day where sales occur online Since the beginning of Cyber Monday, sales have been in- and is gaining popularity since its start 11 years ago. creasing each year. Join The Eagle Flyer and Journalism. “Cyber Monday starts the holiday shopping for lots of “Cyber Monday is expected to bring in 3.36 billion, up nearly Stop by room 105 online retailers, and in many ways, it almost immediately became 30 million from 2015’s 3.07 billion,” according to statista.com on for more information. a self-fulfilling prophecy,” according to the the holiday’s sales rate. money.howstuffworks.com website. The amount of money in sales for this 2016 Cyber Monday is Cyber Monday not only benefits the retailers, but shoppers as not the only thing predicted, since a survey predicted the amount well because they can shop from the comfort of their home with- of shoppers going to participate. out facing the potential dangers of Black Friday. “121 million shoppers plan to shop online on Cyber Mon- “Cyber Monday was created as a way to encourage such cus- day,” said the National Retail Federation after the Cyber Mon- tomers to shop without having to visit (the stores physically),” day Expectations Survey was conducted by Prosper Insights according to the timeanddate.com website. and Analytics. Shopping from home is also popular locally. Although major nationwide participation in Cyber Monday “I would participate because it’s easier than risking my life by was predicted, locals are not sure if they will do so this year. going to the stores,” said freshman Christian Wrinkles regarding “I think because it’s Monday and I’m working, I don’t think participating in Cyber Monday shopping over Black Friday. about it, so it’s like ‘Oh wait! It’s Cyber Monday,’ ” said music The term Cyber Monday was invented by Ellen Davis when teacher Ms. Pape. the National Retail Federation “I don’t have a credit card in order to purchase items online,” released a statement on said Wrinkles. shop.org after discovering a Although Cyber Monday is gaining popularity each year, noticeable increase in sales there are some who mistake it for its literal name. online, Nov. 28, 2005. “Cyber Monday is when the electronic stuff goes on sale “The National Retail Fed- right?” said junior Rebekah Merancy when explaining her defini- eration says it coined the term tion of the holiday. (Cyber Monday) in 2005 to With the popularity of Cyber Monday increasing, the holi- describe a sharp rise in online day should have better deals over other shopping holidays, but revenue and traffic the first some do not see that happening. Monday after Thanksgiving,” “It’s a good idea, but it’s equal to other deals because it’s not according to the International better or worse than other sales, but much quicker,” said Wrinkles. Interested students, teachers spur growth of opportunities in music Band classes grow, new Music Theory class present By the year’s end, students will “compose By Eva LaFrance their own music for (band) ensembles,” said Staff Writer Knecht. Where can you find math, science, foreign Each year, students in band and chorus language, and physical education rolled into one? classes have the opportunity to participate in All these components are found in music. the Southern Region High School (Music) Fes- In 2016, Kennedy students have shown an tival; auditions were held at Waterbury Arts increased interest in the music department due Magnet School Nov. 5, 2016. The music festi- to the growth of opportunities achieved by the val is Jan. 13-14, 2017 in Middletown, Conn. music staff, including Mens’ Choir and a new “Students, on a chosen instrument, will per- Music Theory class. form a solo, music scales, and sight read to the “We have the largest band classes we have judges. If they score high enough, students get ever had,” said Mr. Knecht, band, guitar and to play in the Southern Region Honors Choir or music theory teacher of seven years. Band,: Knecht said. “Then students play diffi- Ms. Pape, chorus and piano teacher, adds cult pieces in which they have one and a half this is the same with chorus classes. days to rehearse then perform.” “I have had Womens’ Choir for a couple of Although no student yet made it to the South- years and now (due to interest) we have non- ern Region Honors Choir or Band, the music auditions so those who are too timid to audition staff applauds anyone up for the challenge. can participate as well,” said Pape, a Kennedy Students in band class also get a visit from a music teacher for three years. college professor sometime during the year. New this year to chorus is Mens’ Choir, which “We’ll have a visit from Dr. Fernando Jimenez, will debut in the 2016 Winter Concert perform- Western State University’s Band ing their own song as well as accompanying professor, for the third straight year. He will do Womens’ Choir. a session with the students and conduct them,” “I have never had enough guys interested but said Knecht. this year I have a really good group. They asked Parents will be glad to receive information to create (a men’s group) and now there is one,” about the department through a newsletter. said Pape. “(We) have a couple (of kids) who “Our newsletter was built five years ago to can hit the low notes and some that can even hit let parents know what was going on with music the soprano notes.” classes and concerts. Over time it has evolved Knecht is also in the mix starting new groups. to honor students who show progress and de- “We’re gearing up to start up jazz band about veloped things that are good to know. For ex- early November/December,” said Knecht. “We’re ample I put composers, humor, comics, etc… also hoping to have small ensembles of instru- (However), I still write it for the parents,” said MUSICAL POSSIBILITIES ments like brass and woodwinds.” Knecht. Seniors in above photo Chad In addition to new groups, the music depart- The newsletter is emailed to parents with Jones (left) and Matthew Buonomo ment has added a new class. hard copies handed to students. (right) practice in the music room “We started a Music Theory class we have with music teacher Mr. Knecht On top of everything, the music department Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 while Ms. been advocating for for a few years now. (In this has found an alternate way of fundraising: video Pape’s piano classes are under- class), we are looking at music in a different game competitions. way in the piano room (right way,” said Knecht. “The goal of music theory is “We thought we could tap into the video photo). The music department has not only the understanding of music on the page game craze instead of candy sales which are seen increased interest in Mens’ but predicting what comes next. The only way banned in the district,” said Knecht. Choir, band classes are the largest this can be achieved is by the study of patterns The video game competition is usually held ever, and a new Music Theory and how music is constructed.” in the auditorium, with five games (so far) set class was added, according to the Students find this class valuable for the music teachers. Jazz Band will up. It is $2 a ticket. Each ticket is good for one also be starting soon, said Knecht, growth in learning music. game. Winners may play for free until they lose. and the department is conducting Ebru Azizoglu, a senior, has taken Chorus As of Nov. 3, 2016, the games are Super Smash fundraisers such as video game and now takes the new Music Theory class. Bros, Mario Kart, Guitar Heroes, Mortal Com- competitions in the auditorium. “(I find the class) interesting,” said Azizoglu. bat, and NBA 2K17. “You learn to read music. It’s good that they “The money gained from the competition created this class. It’s a good elective.” goes toward the end of the year field trip,” said Thanks Louzingou, a junior who has taken Pape. piano and Music Theory classes, agrees. Overall, Pape and Knecht seem to be enthu- “It’s very beneficial because it helps me cre- siastic about the future. ate and understand music,” he said. “I plan to “I’m really excited about the talent and where Photos by Aliya Hernandez/staff retake this class because I want to learn more.” this group is headed,” said Pape. Features The Eagle Flyer/November 2016, page 3

By Aliya Hernandez What is one Thanksgiving food that is a ‘must have’ ? Features Editor

“Pumpkin pie and pork shoulder.” “Arroz con gandules (rice and beans).” “Turkey.” Ricardo Deoliveira (left) and Jonathan Kydiam Conceocion, freshman Antonio Perez, senior River, both sophomores

“Pumpkin pie.” “Family.” “Lasagna.” Ruby Polanco, sophomore Mr. Unluturk, math teacher Mr. Caruso, English teacher Free, helpful services continue for pregnant, new moms Library offers By Aliya Hernandez WIC provides more than just formula, starting pilot for parental depression Features Editor reading prize than 40 years to meet clients’ needs. that, that is only the slightest thing said Dessalines. By Aliya Hernandez Cards are the new checks. “We make every effort to make sure we do, people come here mostly for There will be a job fair at Naugatuck Features Editor The Woman, Infant and Children’s clients leave here with what they need,” nutrition education and food ben- Valley Community College Novem- (WIC) program, 1 Jefferson Square, in said program coordinator Michael efits,” said Dessalines. ber 2016, according to Dessalines. If you love to read, say I do! downtown Waterbury, is now enabling Dessalines. WIC is even flexible when it comes The WIC process is going well Kennedy’s students have been eli- more benefits for pregnant women and The program does not just help one to holidays. with new programs as well. gible to become Reader of the Month post-partum mothers with their new group in the community, for example “We are closed on all federal holi- “We have a great process, right now in the library by reading more than EBT instead of checks, as of April struggling parents, but several. days but open the day after and be- we started a pilot program to start just one book a month, according to 2016 to assist parents in need for extra “We keep kids in the program ages fore,” said Dessalines. screening people for parental depres- Library Media Specialist Ms. Lizak help in their community. 0-5, we help pregnant mothers, post Strategies and events have been sion,” said Dessalines. who wants to encourage students to “They previously had WIC checks partum mothers, and we also help with made on how to raise more aware- The WIC program also has a good read more after getting the job in Au- and now have upgraded to cards that breast feeding,” said Dessalines. ness for the program. first impression on first time clients. gust 2015. are refilled every month, (therefore) Although the program offers formula, “We have four satellites in “The experience is good so far “Come down and visit more often, you never stay without benefits,” said it isn’t the only thing they have to offer. Seymour and Waterbury during a cer- (even though) I don’t know about how the facility is open 7 a.m to 2 p.m Angelys Ubiles, a member of the WIC “The biggest misconception some tain time in the month and our staff it is yet,” said Stephanie Farrar, whose with the exception of B cafe,” said program for about two years. people believe is that we are a formula takes equipment whenever there is (a first time at the service was Nov. 3, Lizak. WIC has made it a priority for more agency but we do so much more than public fair) like (in) Library Park,” 2016. Reader of the Month has been a big accomplishment for students. “I was so proud to get recognition Do you take for granted school’s free food, tests, extra help? for something I love to do, it was a big By Samantha Campanaro portion of students not going to college who don’t have to take it,” said junior accomplishment for me,” said senior Managing Editor Late bus available after school Daniel Familia. Celine Pacheco, whose favorite book Being a need-based school means students no longer have to worry about is My Sister’s Keeper. Blessing or curse? prices, but that does not mean students should feel obligated to take advantage. The Reader of the Month title is a Some no cost, public education high school-level programs at Kennedy may be “It’s not taken for granted for the most part. Free testing and waivers benefit goal even for students who do not visit taken for granted by students, especially free programs like breakfast/lunch, SAT and us so we (can) take tests we need to take. Everyone is grateful for free education,” the facility as often. AP test waivers, or extra math and science help during the 2016 year. said senior Jennifer Caceras. “Even though I do not visit as of- “Some people abuse the privileges schools give them in the sense they’re only at It is the students’ personal ethics and morals that make them take advantages. school (and) attending classes, because they have to,” said sophomore Alex Rice. “I myself take it for granted but I don’t think some do,” said junior Nikola ten as I should, I wish I can become a Should a child not attend school, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Tili. role model for something I enjoy do- workers will show up at the child’s house and demand an answer as to why, but if the The morality and ethics for wanting to achieve more through free tests, or ing,” said senior Michael Benitez, student isn’t going for educational purposes, then what is the point? math extra help for some examples, are instilled into some students. whose favorite book is Mrs. “A lot of kids don’t take advantage of the opportunities especially for the SATs. “If parents aren’t reinforcing the importance of education to their children, Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Chil- Kids don’t want to show up to SAT School Day and they don’t realize how important they won’t feel the need to stay determined in school,” said Rice. dren. it is,” said senior Savannah Hernandez. A major issue that tests takers and people who stay after school for academic The library also has more to offer Recently Collegeboard.org has made the SAT a waiver-based or lower price test help face is the issue of transportation, since not everyone has a car. than Reader of the Month. for need-based schools (schools mostly enrolled in a free or reduced lunch program) “Everyone deserves the opportunity for an education,” said freshman Nadia like Kennedy. Also, Advanced Placement exams, which are $93 for a basic test Evon. “(You can) research, (have) print- according to Collegeboard.org, are now free. That is why on Wednesday and Thursday every week, unless there is an early ing purposes, and book select to “While some students use free PSATs and SATs to their advantage there is still a dismissal, late busses bring kids home.. (your) leisure,” said Lizak. The Eagle Flyer/November 2016, page 4 Commentary HELPING Staff Editorial NEWBORNS Juniors collected loose change to 3,902 remain homeless in purchase diapers for homeless mothers and state this Thanksgiving, so infants working with Carolyn’s Place on Grandview remember to give thanks Avenue in Nov. 24, 2016 will mean something different for every- Waterbury. Front one. College students come home for the long weekend to row, from left to join all of the aunts, uncles and cousins who they haven’t right is Andria Latifi, Fuka Reale, seen since last Thanksgiving and get together. For some, Cameron seeing family is not an option so they choose to view this Feliciano, Melina as a normal Thursday and that is perfectly fine. However, Kolonja, and there are so many who do not have the luxury of having standing, Milena Familia, Gabriela their place set at the dinner table with a 20-pound Butterball Isak, Michelle turkey. Consider this: the total population of homeless indi- Muchemi, Daniel viduals in Connecticut was 3,902 in 2016. Although that is Familia, Riya Patel, the “lowest ever statewide,” according to cceh.org, that is Ivan Meraz, Tashyanna Ho, still 3,902 lives who might be struggling this holiday. Jaleesa Bellamy, Don’t forget, giving is the second half of Thanksgiving. and Antonio There are ways that anyone can do something good for Arrindell. Photo by another person. There are plenty of places that could use A.Cybart-Persenaire/staff the help of volunteers if donating money is not an option. St. Vincent de Paul Society is a non-profit shelter, Safe Ha- ven of Greater Waterbury is a non-profit shelter, and Visiting colleges: start now, as one junior did Carolyn’s Place is a non-profit care-center that take dona- COMMENTARY tions and volunteers, and these are only a few in the Water- By Milena Familia Realize how physical location of campus impacts you my preferred schools do. I am Correspondent bury area. Time is a great thing to give, and it is free. interested in becoming a nurse Our very own Kennedy High School tries to accommo- One Friday, I took the ter walking around the campus, It is located in the heart of Bos- anesthetist, and I believe date those students who need it--whether it be with free school day off to visit colleges my doubts about applying to ton, but still has a traditional Northwestern’s program will food during the breakfast and lunch times, or with free SAT with my family Oct. 21, 2016. that school were confirmed. I campus. I was able to learn offer the most opportunity for and college application waivers. Also, certain dress code We visited Tufts University and realized what I really want is more about its Co-op program, me to gain experience in the field. issues could be resolved if money is the reason students Northeastern University. I had to be in a big city. I am glad this in which students can travel to Overall, the college visits cannot follow the rules. The students can help each other, a positive experience touring realization came early because a different state or country and gave me a better understanding both schools, but I found that I am able to steer away from too, if they wanted to do so. Little things matter. It could spend six months gaining real- of what to look for in schools. I after physically being there my the possibility of feeling world work experience in their will now be able to narrow down simply be sharing food with a friend, who never told you opinions on them changed. “stuck” at a place I will spend desired major. my list of colleges to apply to, they have no food at home to eat. It could be helping your I had little interest in Tufts; four years of my life. This school also interests by taking into consideration the friend with homework, who never told you they struggle it was outside Boston and it has I found Northeastern Uni- me because it offers Nursing factors I like or those I find in- with reading. It could be anything that is solely to help a very low acceptance rate. Af- versity much more favorable. as a major, which not many of tolerable. another human being. That is what Thanksgiving is about. Don’t let the Thanksgiving generosity end that Thurs- day night. Just because the next the day happens to be Hungry for breakfast? Try Junior’s Foxwoods feast Black Friday, do not forget about doing good for others COMMENTARY just because the television you wanted is now 45 percent By Kyle Cleary off. This day is already dangerous enough considering the Staff Writer My father and I both ordered the Friday breakfast special “The Lumberjack Special,” which consists of your choice of break- multiple deaths and many injuries that occurred in the past Junior’s: known for the most fabulous cheese- fast meat, toast, short stack, home fries, and fruit. Trevor picked because of shopping bargains. Helping someone get back cake or should I say most fabulous pancakes? on ours. on their feet if they fall could save them from being trampled. Trevor, my father, and I decided to switch it up on our trip to “The pancakes were the best,” said Trevor. “The home fries According to blackfridaydeathcount.com, a worker in a Foxwoods this time by going to Junior’s instead of the buffet and looked weird.” Long Island Wal-Mart was trampled to death in a “Black it was a great choice and a great meal to wake up to Friday, Nov. I don’t understand what they had against the home fries, they Friday stampede,” and there have been multiple injuries. 11, 2016. just looked different. Hours before these electronics and clothes go on sale, the “The homefries were different,” said my dad. The pancakes were light and fluffy and the bacon crispy, what people lining up at the I thought they tasted just like regular home fries but better. We more could you ask for? store doors were at can talk about food after but I’ll get into the basics first. The bill didn’t matter because it was cheaper than the buffet We stayed in the Fox Tower, so instead of walking nearly a and covered by the Comp card. The only thing we couldn’t do dinner thanking God mile to the Festival Buffet we took a short elevator ride to the was leave a tip for the friendly service from the Comp card, that for what they have. lobby of our hotel to check out Junior’s. has to be done in cash. There is nothing We were seated right away by a friendly host and put our wrong with taking advantage of saving money on items, orders in within a matter of 10 minutes of arrival. the only problem is when we lose our courtesy and cour- Families matter tesy for others. Everyone deserves to be happy this Thanks- By Antoinette Mesquita giving and to be safe on Black Friday. Appreciate all school provides you Staff Writer COMMENTARY COMMENTARY The American tradition for By Kahasia Ford The Eagle Flyer Thanksgiving began in 1863. The Eagle Flyer is published monthly and Staff Writer Thanksgiving is a traditional holi- distributed free of charge to Kennedy High day for families to enjoy and cel- School and the greater Waterbury community. What are you thankful for is Was there a teacher who being picked on but really it’s ebrate one another. People have Our mission is to educate, enlighten and inform our school and a question asked on every pushed you or a coach who just all love and care. I feel like various reasons why Thanksgiv- community while developing our journalism skills in both Thanksgiving Day, and in 2016 never gave up on while you were I accomplished my job as a mom ing is their favorite holiday. Some Editorial and Business areas. seniors have so many memo- on the court or field? Was it a because I’m proud of the growth people enjoy the unlimited food, The Eagle Flyer is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press ries and people we share school parent who let you know you not only within myself but while others like enjoying the Association, the New England Scholastic Press Association and with, so what part are you most could do anything if you put within my daughter also.” time with their families. the Journalism Education Association. thankful for? your mind to it? At Kennedy we get free Thanksgiving is not my fa- School hours: 7:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. vorite holiday. However, I enjoy Address: 422 Highland Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. 06708 “I am thankful for the love “My daughter sat down and breakfast, lunch and tests like the amount of food I could con- Phone: 203-574-8150 Fax: 203-574-8154 and support I was shown from talked to me the other day and the SAT. Let’s not forget the sume. I have no favorite part STAFF my Kennedy High School Cheer she told me ‘Mom, I’m a senior amazing teachers and parents about Thanksgiving. My rela- Managing Editor Managing Editor Team and I’m also thankful for and it’s all starting to hit me,’ ” who help out with school and tives could never enjoy a peace- Samantha Campanaro Alani Arias my mom who guided me along said Audra Simmons, a family at home. We should be grateful ful time since someone under the Features Editor the path because this was a friend of this writer. “ ‘You every day because there are influence starts an argument Aliya Hernandez rocky year but I pushed know you will always be my some people who cannot go to which separates us. through it and now I can finally mother but I’m gonna be some- school and get an education, let As I went around my school News Editor Commentary Editor Sports Editor asking students and my teachers, Jade Roman Almesa Sabovic Justyn Welsh say I DID IT,” said senior where with people I do not alone eat twice out of the day. I noticed everyone said spending Writers/Photographers Jasnnel Harrera. know teaching myself to be a There are people who want time with their family is their Micaela Snow, Jaleesa Bellamy, Herta Sufka, It’s narrowing down to the sophisticated young woman. to learn but in their country are favorite part of Thanksgiving. Fuka Reale, Andria Latifi, Geanna Dominguez, Gabriela Isak, end of the year for the 2017 I’m just thankful for all the love taught education is not impor- They enjoy the food to eat and Jurea McIntosh, Damaris Cabrera, Joseph Schaff, Jerica Fabian, seniors. We are all so ready to and support you gave me from tant, so school for us should be games to play, but the thought of Kahasia Ford, Eva LaFrance, Kyle Cleary, James Cossette Jr., leave school but this is where the day I was born up until a joyful place. It’s hard because being with their families is the Emily Benton, Kimberly Figueroa, Toni Lopez, Bailey we have spent all our years. now.’ It made me tear up be- we have to wake up at the crack best. DiMasso, Victoria Soto, Ronald McNerney III, Samantha Valle, School is basically the only cause as a mother that’s all you of dawn or have to wear uni- Although Thanksgiving is Antoinette Mesquita, Joshua Rivera, Roberta McCarthy, Jade meaningless to me, others spend- Cruz, Anthony Forino, Risper Githinji, Ryan Fox Norkus thing that we know and we are want from your child. You know form but when you put the pros ing time with their families find Adviser all dying to leave but what was teens today think if they’re told and cons together, the good it important to them. Thanks- Mrs. Cybart-Persenaire something we were all thankful to do their homework or to outweighs what we think is the giving gives them that chance to for in 2016? study their homework they’re bad. be as “one” together. The Eagle Flyer/November 2016, page 5 We need you: join The Eagle Flyer and find out how journalism Cursing: bad habit people use too often can improve your life. Ask our journalists who studied at Yale and UConn this summer. Stop by room 105. By Alani Arias Watch what you say, how you say it for long-term impacts Managing Editor

Swearing has become a normal and very common part of today’s other foul words so often that it becomes a part of your normal society and the people conversing within it. We all see and hear vocabulary, how do you expect it not to slip out in professional and people swear, day in and day out, whether it be on the street, at work, important situations, such as a job interview? or in the hallways here at school. But what matters is how these No job wants a person who cannot control what they say, espe- people who curse are perceived and how it can have negative effects cially if the position is more people-associated. It can ruin first on you and the people around you. impressions for some, get others in serious trouble, and even make People of all ages, races and gender cuss, and sadly we even see them a bad influence or seen as more aggressive than they are. These children swearing inappropriately at younger and younger ages. This are only a few of the many consequences that come with cursing. can have harmful effects on them as they grow up and even on the This doesn’t mean that you are a bad person if you use a curse adults that currently do it as well. Cursing is viewed as a bad habit, but word once or twice. Many swear to relieve stress or anger, but it’s to people do it so often throughout their basic conversations that they what extent that you use that relief and when you are simply abusing don’t see it that way anymore, especially teenagers and young adults. it. Kids associate swearing to growing up, but do we want these The excessive amount of swearing a person does daily can affect younger generations to look up to this behavior and find it accept- how they express themselves in an uniformed way, and can even able? Watch what you say and how you say it, and it might just help affect the opportunities one receives. If you drop the f-bomb and you and others in the long run. Stopping societal hatred: impossible or practical? By Lamya Sultana Students suggest talking, learning each other’s cultures will help Correspondent

White, black, tan, light-skin, 2013 a Pew Research group found where in the other hand Ho Can all the races and colors pale, and brown. that most blacks, whites and His- thinks society needs to fix this respect each other? This racism We have come so far in this panics get along well together, societal conflict by getting rid of does need an end to it. This is a generation with many solutions even though there is still ‘hate’ misconceptions and make people poem called “RESPECT,” writ- to fulfill our needs, but we have around. understand these problems. ten by Conor, according to the not solved one big problem hap- “It’s obvious society has its At least one student was op- website www.smdp.scoilnet.ie/ pening every year: hate. It’s time racial disparities, but it’s not too timistic. racism.htm. to solve this problem by asking late to try and work towards an “If we take some type of ini- our friends, families and anyone equal society. It is frustrating to tiative now to stop it there will “Hey, what’s the story and what’s about their opinions of how to be aware of the privileges cer- be hope for the future, it’s not the crack? stop this hate among different tain populations in society too late. Even knowing a little I am white and you are black. colors and races, but encourag- have,” said junior Tashyanna Ho. bit about each other could bring God made me and God made ingly, statistics show more people It really is frustrating to know us all together,” said junior Pablo you, get along than people might re- that, but is there a better solu- Barrera. Respect is what we got to do. alize. tion to this problem? Barrera wants to stop this We cut fingers, we bleed the same, “I don’t, I really don’t think “The only solution I can hate now “by learning each Different colors but different it’s too late, I think with time think of is time, change takes other’s cultures” because that can names. everyone will learn how to get time,” said junior Milena Familia. bring people together, in the We have things in common. along with each other. Talk about Could another idea be just present and the future. Could we We like fun and games, it; if you talk about it you will admitting there is a problem or also stop hatred by ignoring color We run, we jump, we hop and get to understand each other, but do people deny it? all together and instead focusing skip, if you ignore it the problem will “I believe the first step in on our humanity? And let no bad words pass your only get bigger,” said junior Ana fixing this societal conflict is to lips. Peña. make a larger amount of people “Love is not a color, Because respect is what we got Peña said she wants people acknowledge these problems and No hue, neither a race. to do, to understand the hate and solve get rid of any misconception,” All of our blood is the same, Respect from me and respect the solution by not ignoring it said Ho. That runs deep within our veins.” from you.” because the hate will keep grow- Familia said she thinks the ing due to the ignorance, but in solution will be solved over time, This poem is called “One As one student noted, is it pos- World,” written by Honestly J.T., sible to look past skin color to according to a website www. see the person for who he or she shortpoemsandquotes.com. really is? Poetry Another poem is called “Rac- “It’s not too late to get along ism Is Around Me Everywhere,” with your fellow man, it never written by Francis Duggan, was and never will be. I look at Corner according to the website the content of people’s charac- www.poemhunter.com. ters rather than their skin color,” By Aliya Hernandez By Talia Bairstow said junior Cody Bassett. “The Features Editor Correspondent “Some people carry their honor thought doesn’t even enter my in a flag mind unless someone else brings She was there but he wasn’t Sometimes I spit And of their Nationality they brag it up. To say races can’t get And he was there but she wasn’t venomous violet They feel superior and they along is a massive hyperbole of Living in a vivacious differentiate reality, but to say there aren’t It was like they were all missing, and vapid life And against those who are issues to deal with this is a mas- still sitting at the dinner table Hiding from Gaia’s different they discriminate. sive stroke of ignorance. In fact, I could tell it wouldn’t be the same vacuous vendetta Emily Stack's Babysitting Service this year Foggy, sunset yellow I have thought long and hard surrounds me So many people still judged by about this issue of ‘hate.’ My so- Call (203) 805-9485 or email The turkey would be cold A loud surreptitious their race lution is to just ignore race alto- And the potatoes would not silence echoes in my ears For such there never ought to be gether. That doesn’t mean race [email protected] be mashed Singing siren songs is my a place do not exist or to separate iden- Children must be potty-trained only source of satisfaction ‘A fair go’ those untruthful words tities, but to not put incentives However, Sympathetic devotion on race. As Neil Degrasse Tyson cost is $10 per hour All that mattered was you substituted my shade I do recall From a venomous violet There is no such a thing as a ‘fair has said “ ‘I’m not a black scien- available Friday- Sunday You would be there, fully, for sure to a vibrant violet go for all.’ ” tist, I’m just a scientist.’ ” Not half fast, not missing

And even though the turkey would be cold And the potatoes would not be mashed

Your heart was warm And your heart was whole

- Grandma

3005 page 6, The Eagle Flyer/November 2016 Seniors thrill classmates with creative, homemade costumes By Samantha Campanaro DANCE Staff Writer PARTY Senior JJ 31 Cossette The day of a certain month when monsters and ghouls come dances out to play, candy is poured into bowls for eating, and people during the pretend to be something they’re not. period 7 Halloween In 2016 that day happened to be on a Monday, when seniors party in the dressed up all day, trick or treated around the school, and took cafe pictures and finally danced the last period of the day away before Monday, senior class pictures. Oct. 31, In previous years, including 2015, there had not been a party 2016, due to complications setting it up, and organizing the party deco- continuing rations. the Kennedy Period 7 students were called down to the cafe where the lights tradition of allowing were out, there was a blow up black cat, and ghosts around the only seniors cafe, and confetti thrown around the room. to dress up. “It was very creative, (since) most people actually did their own costumes,” said senior Brad Lafontaine. After the dancing and music the winners of the costume con- tests were called. Anya Grant, who dressed up as Cruella De Ville (from One Hundred and One Dalmations) won for overall best costume. All photos “It (was) tough but I agreed courtesy J. Lucian, K. that Anya had the best,” said se- Cleary/staff nior Gabriella Santana. Compiled by Aliya Hernandez (Eagle Flyer Alani Arias/ Features Editor) was an Avatar staff and won for best makeup. Fiona LeMoine and Jacob Dinklocker won for best couples costume as Bonnie and Clyde, the famous American criminals during the Great Depression. “We were both surprised that we won but were happy and (now) $10 richer with Amazon giftcards,” said seniors LeMoine and Dinklocker. Princess Oloyede won for best 90’s costume, wearing denim, a bandana and Hilfiger clothes. “I (won) $25. I wasn’t really surprised (though) since I was the only one dressed 90’s,” said MAKEUP MAGIC Best makeup senior Oloyede. winner was Aliya Hernandez (above) as a character from the And Zachary Painter won for movie Avatar, and best costume senior costume for his inflatable bird. winner was Anya Grant, (near “Zack had a funny costume, but not the best one (since) it was left) dressed as Cruella De Ville hard to determine what that was,” said senior Aida Mecka. from the movie 101 Dalmatians. The winners were gifted with Amazon gift cards ranging from Pictured with Grant are (left to $10-$25 paid for by Mr. Clark, teacher of the talented and gifted. right) Alexis Makubika-Tison as a The costumes all involved a lot of hard work, and dedication SECRET IDENTITIES? The senior class tradition of referee, Reese Coran as Mia from the students. Seniors all seemed to agree there “was a lot of dressing up for Halloween continued in 2016, with Wallace from Pulp Fiction, and Kyle Cleary as Drake. Seniors creativity” from costumes like Nicholas Ramos, who was Russell prizes awarded to Princess Oloyede (far left) for best ’90s costume, and Fiona LeMoine and Jacob Dinklocker were invited to the cafe period 7 from the movie Up, class president Joyce Benton, as the Sundrop (near left) for best couple as Bonnie and Clyde. Win- where winners were an- . girl, and many more looks that required detailed makeup and time ners received Amazon gift cards of $10 to $25. nounced.

thing,” said senior Mikele Cokani. Psychology classes navigate blindfolded to study senses Hermes’s psychology class has a By Alani Arias beginning Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. not being able to see and I know I’m didn’t know how it was relevant to lot to offer the individuals taking it, Managing Editor “I felt the experiment was a great not the best at hearing but I was able the senses, but it all made sense in the and they are eager to learn more, they test to see how your other senses work to hear a lot more without my sight,” end,” said senior Mariette DeCena. said. The blindfolding experiment not Mrs. Hermes, psychology, sociol- when vision is taken away,” said se- said senior Alydia Madera. “It was interesting and hilarious to only helped the students learn more ogy, and civics teacher, had her psy- nior Ebru Azizoglu, who could distin- Many of the students who had the try and navigate Kennedy with one about the senses, it also taught them chology students, who were currently guish when she was in the new wing class different periods had various sense being blocked,” said senior to be appreciative they have all five of learning about the human senses and or the auditorium based her hearing. opinions on the study. George DosSantos. them. how they work, perform an experi- The results varied from person to “I really enjoyed it because it was Despite opinions on how the stu- “I definitely learned how hard it is ment on sensory perception, blind person, but most claimed other senses, pretty fun walking around the school dents felt being blindfolded, they all not to see. I’m very lucky that I am sight, and trust by being blindfolded such as their olfactory sense, took over without knowing where you are at all,” feared falling or crashing into walls. able to simply take off the blindfold, and walked around the school and into to compensate for their lack of sight. said senior Camilo Barrera. “I felt very worried that I was go- but unfortunately this is the reality for classrooms escorted by their partner “I was very scared of the idea of “It was weird at first because I ing to bump into someone or some- blind people,” said DeCena. Applying to SOAR? Incoming freshmen must ‘shadow’ real students

By Quincy Grant sophomore Alyssa Ahrens. “I also remember in ing 1997 and 1998, Mr. Azzara (the current prin- because I shadowed (on) the same day as one of Correspondent Journalism, they were getting their t-shirts, and cipal at the time) and the SOAR committee re- my best friends did,” said sophomore Sergio Being able to miss a day of school as having a ‘T party.’ ” quired that students that were interested in the Guevara. “I felt nervous, as most of the people an eighth-grade student to go to high school for a The memories live on as Hayes was still in program shadowed students already in the pro- would feel but I felt confident in that it was going day comes as a benefit, but also as a requirement, charge of SOAR. Math teacher Ms. Moffo is gram,” said vice principal Mr. McCasland. to be a good and new experience to try.” for those applying for the SOAR program. now the head of SOAR and guidance counselor Some parochial schools also use shadowing Even though it is a requirement to shadow, Eighth grade students who apply for SOAR Mr. Poulter is mainly in charge of the shadows. as a part of their admission process. Holy Cross there have been exceptions to the rule. (School of Academic Renown) must go to “I have them in my room because I teach High School is one of them, according to “I didn’t shadow because I didn’t apply (un- Kennedy to follow around a freshman through freshmen and sophomore math,” said Moffo. www.holycrosshs-ct.com. til this school year started) so I didn’t know of all of his or her classes between the dates of Oct. As she’s been a SOAR teacher for five years, “At the time, the school saw that they were shadowing,” said SOAR freshman Sebastian 17 to Dec. 16 to develop a better understanding she has experienced many shadows, and even losing students to Catholic schools, so they gave Rosario. of what is expected in the program and to realize realized why they were here. students a more rigorous course and let them Shadowing is a good experience for the in- the high school environment. “(It’s) so that they can see what it’s like to experience a whole day of it,” said McCasland. coming freshman, and the actual freshman. “At first I felt super nervous because it’s see if SOAR is right for them,” said Moffo. As a shadow, you get to experience the day “I had one shadow so far, and it was fun. I high school and (all of the) older kids,” said Nadia Some of those who apply for the program of a SOAR freshman and the expectations in really enjoyed it,” said Evon. Evon, a SOAR freshman. also apply to other schools. behavior and work. Students feel honored to be trusted with an- She said she grew more comfortable after she “I’m applying to Waterbury Career Acad- “I just think it’s essential because individu- other student to show them around the school, had gone through more of the day when she shad- emy and SOAR,” said eighth grader Angela Cipi als are able to see they are held to a higher expec- and even give them advice about school work, owed, and even remembered what happened from of West Side Middle School. tation and know what to expect,” said senior and school life. that day, as did other students. It shows that some students try to keep their Christian Milian. “I liked being shadowed because you essen- “When I shadowed, it had been right after minds open, which is why Kennedy takes the Students are usually surprised at how differ- tially need to be responsible for another indi- the Ferguson riots, so I remember Mrs. Hayes advantage of letting students come to the school. ent middle school life is from high school life. vidual, leading the path showing them how to act talking about it in her World History class,” said “When the SOAR program was founded dur- “My shadowing experience was really fun as a SOAR student,” said Milian. The Eagle Flyer/November 2016, page 7 Football earns Brass Division title CHAMPS, from page 8 In week eight the Eagles routed Sacred Heart/Kaynor Tech in a dominant 46-8 win. This put Kennedy at 4-0 in the division. But Nov. 10, Sacred Heart/Kaynor Tech beat Crosby High School 58-30, giving every team two divisional losses, except Kennedy. “It feels great to be on a championship team,” said junior Marc Soto. The Eagles are still not done, however. Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, Kennedy goes for the divisional sweep as they take on the Crosby Bulldogs, their Thanksgiving rivals. “I’m happy,” said senior captain Jacob Dinklocker. “We made history, but we aren’t done.”

FACING WOODLAND The Eagles line up to run a play against Woodland Nov. 11, 2016 at Municipal Stadium. Left to right is sophomore Daishawn Lamar, senior captain JJ Cossette, seniors Terrence Bridgeforth and Jude Sampson, sophomores Joe Altreche, ENERGY GALORE The Eagles get hyped up before their game against Sacred Heart/ Cassius Arnold, and junior Marc Soto Kaynor Tech Nov. 4, 2016 at Municipal Stadium. Varsity football captured the Brass Division holding the ball. title since every team but Kennedy had two divisonal losses. Thanksgiving Day, which is Thursday, Nov. 24, the team faces Crosby for the traditional turkey day rivalry. Photos courtesy of Kathleen Kuchl Ramos Girls’ makes memories NFL continues Thanksgiving games By Emily Benton COMMENTARY By Anthony Forino COMMENTARY Staff Writer Staff Writer “Swimmers, take your mark! Go!” Every year during the Thanksgiving holiday, the NFL plays a traditional series of games, which That was the popular phrase of the day while swimmers in the Naugatuck Valley League com- they started in 1920. Only three NFL games are played every Thanksgiving. The first two games are peted in Naugatuck Valley League finals at the John Reardon Pool at Kennedy Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 hosted by the and the . The third game is just random teams that are from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., after an entire season of dedication. picked to play. Although I did not compete in an individual event during finals, the night was still one to remem- On this holiday, the teams that are playing wear throwback jerseys. Since 2001, teams have been ber forever. I competed in two relays that were just as competitive as the individual ones. taking the design of their 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s jerseys and wearing them for the game to support the Breaks inbetween competitions are assumed to be a resting period for the athlete to recuperate tradition. before continuing to compete, but that was not the case for the swimmers on that Friday. During the The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys are always the home breaks, we had music blaring and everyone was dancing. team, which causes a controversy. Other teams say that it is an unfair Just because it was a competition does not imply we had to be competitors the entire time. advantage of playing at home on Thanksgiving. The advantage of the During those breaks where the teams were dancing, laughing, and having fun together, my heart home team is that they have an extra day to practice, while the road fluttered with happiness. Seeing everyone as one huge group of friends instead of 12 individual teams team has to travel to the game site. of competitors made me feel proud to be a part of the league. Because of this tradition, most high schools play on Thanksgiving Although Sacred Heart High School won the finals, the night still was the best night of my life. as well. Our school, the Kennedy Eagles, play Crosby High School Spending my last night on the high school’s team with my teammates, who are my family, was a every year. memorable one. Even though the season is completed, I leave the team with friendships that will last a lifetime, skills I take with me in life that will help me succeed, and a hobby I will love forever. Stay current with your NFL scores, check fantasy football league updates

By Anthony Forino WEEK SIX By Anthony Forino WEEK SEVEN By Anthony Forino WEEK EIGHT Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer In week six of the NFL 2016 season, there were a lot of ups Week seven of the 2016 NFL season wasn’t very exciting, as Week eight of the 2016 NFL season was full of exciting, close, and downs, upsetting games, and just complete blowouts. A there were no big games scheduled this week. Here are the and blow-out games. The Dallas Cowboys went into overtime lot of starting fantasy players had low points for this week. scores for week seven: with the . The Washington Redskins and the Here are the scores for week six: tied. That’s the second tie this season. Here 26 - Bears 10 are the scores for week eight: Chargers 21 - 13 17 - Rams 10 35 - Cincinnati Bengals 17 24 - 16 36 - 22 30 - 15 Miami Dolphins 28 - 25 Washington Redskins 27 - Cincinnati Bengals 27 Detroit Lions 31 - 28 Oakland Raiders 33 - Jacksonville Jaguars 16 30 - 20 Jacksonville Jaguars 17 - 16 Detroit Lions 20 - Washington Redskins 17 New England Patriots 41 - Buffalo Bills 25 41 - Carolina Panthers 38 Philadelphia Eagles 21 - 10 New York Jets 31 - 28 New York Giants 27 - Baltimore Ravens 23 34 - Tennessee Titans 26 Texans 20 - Detroit Lions 13 Tennessee Titans 28 - Cleveland Browns 26 27 - New Orleans Saints 21 New Orleans Saints 25 - 20 Washington Redskins 27 - Philadelphia Eagles 20 San Diego Chargers 33 - 30 Oakland Raiders 30 - 24 Buffalo Bills 45 - 16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 - San Francisco 49ers 17 Kansas City Chiefs 30 - Indianapolis Colts 14 Kansas City Chiefs 26 - Oakland Raiders 10 New England Patriots 27 - Pittsburgh Steelers 16 Denver Broncos 27 - San Diego Chargers 19 Dallas Cowboys 30 - Green Bay Packers 16 Seattle Seahawks 6 - Arizona Cardinals 6 Atlanta Falcons 33 - Green Bay Packers 32 Seattle Seahawks 26 - Atlanta Falcons 24 Denver Broncos 27 - 9 Dallas Cowboys 29 - Philadelphia Eagles 23 Houston Texans 26 - Indianapolis Colts 23 Chicago Bears 20 - Minnesota Vikings 10 Arizona Cardinals 28 - New York Jets 3

By Anthony Forino WEEK NINE By Anthony Forino WEEK TEN Balancing work, school Staff Writer Staff Writer By Leylah Veliju Staff Writer Week nine of the 2016 NFL season was filled with close Week 10 of the 2016 NFL season was very exciting. The Dallas games and very good match-ups. Some of the starting Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers to take over the best Should teens work part-time while in school? players in fantasy football scored less than most benched record in the NFL at 8-1. Here are the week 10 scores: It is common to see teenagers working part-time while in high players. Here are the scores for week nine: school, but there are numerous pros and cons to it, while some Baltimore Ravens 28 - Cleveland Browns 7 students are able to have time for school work and their social lives, others struggle to cope with stress and pressure. Atlanta Falcons 43 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28 Tennessee Titans 47 - Green Bay Packers 25 “I see it’s hard for teenagers when it comes to working while being Baltimore Ravens 21 - Pittsburgh Steelers 14 Washington Redskins 26 - Minnesota Vikings 20 in school, especially if they do sports or any other activities after Dallas Cowboys 35 - Cleveland Browns 10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36 - Chicago Bears 10 school,” said Bekim Veliju, Pronto Pizza owner New Milford, Conn. Kansas City Chiefs 19 - Jacksonville Jaguars 14 Kansas City Chiefs 20 - Carolina Panthers 17 Some student athletes have part-time jobs as well, but some schools Miami Dolphins 27 - New York Jets 23 Philadelphia Eagles 24 - Atlanta Falcons 15 offer advantages for them, like here at Kennedy, students can have New York Giants 28 - Philadelphia Eagles 23 Los Angeles Rams 9 - New York Jets 6 early dismissal as a senior, including those without jobs, but how do Detroit Lions 22 - Minnesota Vikings 16 Denver Broncos 25 - New Orleans Saints 23 they manage everything? New Orleans Saints 13 - San Francisco 49ers 10 Houston Texans 24 - Jacksonville Jaguars 21 “Going from school to extracurricular activities and then to a job means having to do homework late at night, or, in some cases, San Diego Chargers 43 - Tennessee Titans 35 Miami Dolphins 31 - San Diego Chargers 24 working ahead during the weekends in order to ensure everything is Indianapolis Colts 31 - Green Bay Packers 26 Dallas Cowboys 35 - Pittsburgh Steelers 30 complete for the coming week,” according to education.cu- Oakland Raiders 30 - Denver Broncos 20 Arizona Cardinals 23 - San Francisco 49ers 20 portland.edu. Seattle Seahawks 31 - Buffalo Bills 25 Seattle Seahawks 31 - New England Patriots 24 Depending on your age of being 14 or 15 you’re only allowed to New York Giants 21 - Cincinnati Bengals 20 work no more than 40 hours per week, no more than eight hours in Week- Raiders, Colts, Bills, Lions any day. On the other hand 16 to 17-year-olds are allowed to work up to 48 hours total per week; differing on what the occupation is. Come this December, all boy swimmers are called to come out and join the swimming/diving team. “It’s actually not that hard when you finally set up a schedule, it’s Join boys’ Under coach Shea Moriarty, and assistant coach Alex Polaco, boys can perfect their strokes and helpful to inform your boss on your situation to figure what would be compete in several meets across the season leading up the NVL trials and finals. a good compromise on both ends,'” said senior Michael Nieves, from “Swimming may come off as a very difficult and physically straining, which it is,” said senior Waterbury Career Academy. swimming, captain Camilo Barrera. Setting up a schedule can help balancing work and school work. Swimming does come off as difficult, however it should not discourage any incoming swimmers, “I stay organized and try to make sure that I don’t get too diving team since the benefits of being in great shape and having a better time should overcome that. overwhelmed,” said senior Angel Arzola. By Justyn Welsh “The fun experience with friends you will have overall is worth it in the end,” continued Barrera. “I schedule around everything, so I know that if I have home- As December 2016 approaches, Kennedy is looking to have a big turnout for this season, and Sports Editor work, I try to make sure I’m not spread too thin,” said senior Alexis anyone reading can join just by coming to the pool after school. Makubika-Tison. Sports The Eagle Flyer/November 2016, page 8 Cross country banquet honors seniors, team for 13-2 regular season Team places second in City Championship, despite varsity runner injuries

By C. Milian Correspondent

When will the cross country team have a senior night? This was the question running through the minds of senior athletes on the Kennedy cross country team prior to having a banquet Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 which was held at school from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to honor all team members by handing out medals, varsity letters and varsity pins to those deserving of such merits. “Seeing what others did to make senior night possible just put a smile on my face,” said senior Donald Cianciolo. The banquet doubled as a senior night for seniors on the cross country team who believed a senior night at an actual race would not have had as many people in attendance as the banquet did. “I figured (that) the seniors’ families would have been there and HONORING SENIORS Cross country team seniors from left Adrian Rivera, Wayne Snow, Leslie Dennis, Donald Cianciolo, Christian it was the perfect opportunity,” said junior Cameron Feliciano. Milian, and Orin Mhando were recognized during the team banquet Monday, Nov. 7. 2016 at Kennedy. The team finished the regular The banquet was catered by John’s Apizza and included a season at 13-2 and were second at the City Championships. variety of food for members of the team as well as their family CELEBRATING The 2016 Cross Country members. A slideshow of photographs taken from events through- team enjoyed their banquet at school out the season was also on display for all in attendance. It was Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Pictured in the top overall a night filled with appreciation for all members of the team. row from left to right are “Could we have done better this season? Yes, we can always Hayley Graham, Herta Sufka, Amelis improve,” said freshman Alexander Brites. Evanglista, Kyle Hotchkiss, Risper Githinji, Adrian Rivera, Cameron Feliciano, Wayne The team ended their season 13-2, having lost to only Watertown Snow, Leslie Dennis, Andry Evangelista, and Naugatuck at their regular meets. By the end of the season, Syrenitee Kee, Donald Cianciolo, Ashley three varsity runners were injured, hindering the team when they Lamb, Orin Mhando, Sergio Guervara, competed in the Waterbury Cross Country City Championships. Alex Brites, Christian Milian, and Alex Though by that time two varsity runners were injured, Kennedy Robinson. In the bottom row are Special was able to attain second place, only losing to Holy Cross by four Education teacher and head coach Ms. points. Gaynes, Bernadette Sufka, Arlen Milian, “An amazing effort was put forth this season. All I can say for Christina Capozzi, Aaron Lamar, Denzel Dellaghelfa track season is that we are going to be racing to win,” said junior Andry Evangelista. Photos compiled by C. Milian/staff Staring in 1965, Crosby vs. Kennedy rivalry makes Thanksgiving memorable BEATING WILBY The Eagles line up to stop Wilby Sept. 30, 2016 at Municpal By Joseph Schaff Stadium. Pictured are senior captain JJ Cossette, seniors Terrence Bridgeforth Staff Writer and LT Thomas, sophomore Marquise Blagmon, and junior Zyier Allen. “Four quarters of great Brass City football.” ing to the Republican-American. coach who graduated from Crosby This is how Crosby senior and In 2003 Crosby’s Troy Young and Keyon in 1989, said, “I have no greater four-year starter Mike Marshall describes the Council scored a combined five touchdowns in a desire than to beat Crosby High storied Thanksgiving rivalry between the 49-6 win over the Eagles. School.” Kennedy Eagles and the Crosby Bulldogs, which In 2008 Crosby quarterback David Gondek The rivalry has stayed strong is meeting for its 52nd time at Jimmy Lee Sta- set a state record for most touchdown passes in after all these years. dium at Crosby High School Thursday, Nov. 24, a season (39) by tossing five in this turkey day “Back when I was there, it was 2016 at 10 a.m for bragging rights. 44-28 win over Kennedy. Gondek finished the very similar to what it is now; we “It’s what we worked all four years for,” said season with 3,113 yards passing. would be 0-9 but we never lost to Kennedy,” 2015 graduate and former captain Jake D’Alusio. In 2012 Kennedy’s Devon Humbles bumbled said Sarlo. “We still bust the class (of) ’90 for Eagles win Division The Thanksgiving Game between these two and stumbled for 300 rushing yards and three ending the streak.” By Joseph Schaff Waterbury schools has dated back to 1965, the touchdowns of 60, 64 and 68 yards. Those touch- Even though his playing days are over, Sarlo first meeting these teams which was taken by the downs helped lift the Eagles to a 62-44 win, the remains competitive. Staff Writer Bulldogs in a decisive 26-6 win. first of their season. “I do not care that I played for them,” said The 2016 varsity football team clinched the “No matter what happened in all the previ- In 2014 Kennedy routed Crosby 55-20 on Sarlo. “I coach this team.” NVL Brass Division Title Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 ous games, it’ll be a battle,” said Marshall, who the shoulders of Stanley Little who scored three The game has more at stake than just bragging when the Sacred Heart/Kaynor Tech football team beat Crosby High School, 58-30. according to the Republican-American newspa- times for 146 rushing yards and Bryan Garcia- rights between neighbors and friends. These games “It feels amazing.” per went 10-14 with 176 yards and threw the Medina, who also rushed for three scores and can be title bouts, as was the case in 2015 when This is how senior Donald Fletcher describes game-winning touchdown in last year’s game that 129 yards. Crosby took the title, however that will not be being division champions. Crosby won 18-15. D’Alusio, who was a senior on that 2014 case in 2016 as Kennedy captured the NVL Brass “It’s the best feeling in the world,” said Fletcher. This rivalry has brought out the best in both team, said “winning that last game as an Eagle Division Title Nov. 10 when Sacred Heart/Kaynor “We’ve been working for this for years, we’re teams as shown by the many record perfor- with my brothers was all I could ask for.” Tech beat Crosby 58-30, which gave each Brass finally top dogs.” mances. The rivalry is led by Crosby with 34 wins to team two divisional losses, except the 4-0 The NVL Brass Division, consisting of Holy In 1999, Kennedy running-back LaMarr Kennedy’s 17, and there have been some signifi- Kennedy Eagles, allowing them to clinch. Cross, the Sacred Heart/Kaynor Tech Co-Op, Crosby, Wilby, Waterbury Career Academy and Coleman rushed for 362 yards and five touch- cant win streaks. The NVL Brass Division consists of the six Kennedy, is always a competitive division. downs in their 32-0 win over the Bulldogs, set- Most notably, the 11-game Crosby win streak city teams: Holy Cross, Sacred Heart/Kaynor Kennedy (4-0 in the Brass Division, 4-5 over- ting an NVL record for most rushing yards in a from 1979-1989 and most recently the four-year Tech, Crosby, Wilby, Waterbury Career Acad- all) has cemented itself as the top team in the city, single game. The previous record was set by streak of Kennedy wins that came to end with emy and Kennedy. beating every city team that has gotten in its way. Crosby’s Tony Ortiz in 1994. Ortiz played line- last year’s 18-15 loss. This rivalry goes deeper than what mascot is “It took a lot of hard work,” said sophomore backer for The University of Nebraska, accord- Mr. Sarlo, history teacher and head football better or which is the better shade of blue; there Jake Desjardins, “but it feels great to leave a legacy.” are 52 years of Waterbury sports history. Even The 2016 team will bring the school’s third though Jimmy Lee Stadium, Municipal Stadium football banner to the walls of Jack Taglia Gymna- sium. The first came in 1966, the most recent is and the newly dedicated Charles “Ripper” from 2008. Donato Field have been modernized with artifi- “It feels good to be the number one football cial turf, it is the same ground with which those team in Waterbury,” said senior Marc-Anthony legends played before the teams today. The teams Telusma. “Winning the first title in nine years is a compete and practice on those stages where big accomplishment to be honest, and I’m glad we records were and will be set and thousands have made it happen.” and will have watched. Thanksgiving means much The journey for the title began in week one more than turkey to those who have played in when the Eagles pounded the Holy Cross Crusaders 36-20, and continued in week 3 when the Eagles this historic rivalry. beat the Waterbury Career Spartans 20-8. In week Game summaries and statistics were provided by Mr. Mark Jaffee, sports writer for the Republican American. four the Eagles shut out the Wilby Wildcats 27-0. See CHAMPS, page 7

JAMBOREE BOUND The Eagles pause outside the locker room before the city jamboree Sept. 2, 2016. From left to right are senior captain Joey Schaff, senior Marcus Rivera, seniors Terrence Bridgeforth and Anthony DelValle, senior captain JJ Cossette, sophomore Elijah Nelson, senior Marc-Anthony Telusma, seniors Tyvon Stenson and LT Thomas, and junior Edmund Edgehill.