Paul Revere Charter Middle School January/February/March 2013 Volume 57, Issue 3 School Board OKs Laptops for Every Patriot Next Year By YONI STRUGATSKY Mrs. Somoza. “Now we just have a few wrinkles to work out prior A big change is coming to to the tablets arriving—more Revere next year that will affect than a few, but we can do it.” the way each Patriot participates For at least the first year, stu- in class projects and discussions. dents will not be taking the tab- On Tues., Feb. 12th the Los lets home. The school is waiting Angeles Board of Education ap- for direction from the district proved tablets for Revere and 46 about how the tablets will be other pilot schools. It is too soon stored and recharged each night. to know if they will be iPads or The District plans to arrange another brand, but major compa- a one-day paid professional nies are making their pitches and development for teachers in the one will be chosen soon. pilot program during the sum- Mrs. Somoza thanks the hard mer. Revere is also planning on working Technology Team—Ms. more training sessions in the be- Banner, Lori Vogel, Teresa Wil- ginning of the year. liams, David Youssefyeh and “All this is very exciting and other members of the parent will benefit every student at Re- component—for convincing the vere,” Mrs. Somoza wrote in an school board to include Revere e-mail to her faculty and staff. in this new technology program. When the Board heard that our “This is quite a big moment API was 897 they all applauded. for students and teachers, said You deserve these accolades. Revere Looks for Ways to Increase Campus Security Santa Monica Ice Rink is a popular spot during the winter season for Revere s seventh graders. By HARRISON LARKINS Starting on Jan. 7th, 2013, LAUSD has begun to tighten se- When Patriots look back on the curity measures at many schools in events of Dec. 14th, 2012, most the district. The LAUSD s num- remember a day of relief and ex- ber one priority is the safety of our citement over the first few hours students and staff, stated a recent Weekend Hangouts of Winter Break. Yet 3,000 miles announcement made by the dis- By BETTINA PAPAGEORGE their two feet to their favorite ketball in the gym and play foot- away, on the other side of the trict. LAPD policemen have now hangout places. ball on the field and hang out af- country, the residents of Newton, added public schools throughout It s 3:02 p.m. on a Friday after- Nicolette Khalifian favors ter school. Melissa Santos adds, Connecticut were beginning to re- the city to their daily patrols, and noon. The bell rings. Students the Brentwood Country Mart. “Crenshaw has great restaurants member that day not as a joyous several private schools in and of all grades scatter the crowded “They have a large variety of and shops. My favorite restaurant celebration, but for the deaths of around the Los Angeles area have hallways. Then suddenly, every- food choices there! And their is Chinese Garden. 20 innocent children. The Sandy also requested police visits. Se- one leaves the school like there is candy store is filled with mouth- Across town, Alexander Siliezar Hook Elementary School shoot- nior Lead Officer Michael Moore a wildfire on campus. But where watering treats.” Jack Butler, also enjoys Santa Monica. The ice ing has taken the country on a path makes a visit to Revere at a ran- does everyone go? From Bald- a Country Mart regular, says, “I rink is a great place to hang out that may change the way everyone dom time each day. win Hills to the Palisades Vil- prefer sitting by the fire pit after with friends,” he says. “You can lives their lives at school. Meanwhile, Mrs. Somoza, lage, from the shops in Crenshaw I buy some chicken from Ready rent skates for $12 and buy food .Just as quickly as news of the Revere s principal, reported that to the waves in Venice Beach, Chick or a nice juicy burger from and drinks at the snack bar. For shooting spread, Paul Revere and she is working with her colleagues from the ramps at Stoner Park to Barneys. Brianna Gold it s all about the many other schools in Southern on making the school’s 27-acre the restaurants at the Brentwood On the other side of town Dan- shopping! When I go to the Santa California and the country started campus even more secure than it Country Mart, Patriots take bus- iel G. hangs in Crenshaw. “I like Monica Third Street Promenade to take campus security to an en- is now. “The safety committee has ses, cars, skateboards or even this place because we play bas- Continued on page 6 tirely new level. Continued on page 5
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Students promote a green campus. Maude cheers at the inauguration. Patriots exchange valentine gifts. Andrew paddles his way to victory. Hank fearlessly grabs over a gap. 2 January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Editor-in-Chief: Abner Santiago Lilly McClure Hannah Shabtian Cheating Gets Claire Spector Reporters and Cole Stanton You Nowhere Photographers: Yoni Strugatsky Alicia Abramson YONI STRUGATSKY Emi Arevalo Graphics: Caroline Bamberger Julian Budge Lance Armstrong was a hero to many. He won seven Tour de Gabriel Galef France championships and founded his own charity for cancer Margaret Boelter patients called “Livestrong” while defeating cancer himself. Harrison Larkins Harrison Gelber However for a long time, there were rumors that the great cyclist JoJo Levey McKinley Souder used performance-enhancing drugs, which he denied time and Alon Levi time again. Eventually, investigators came to the conclusion that he was lying and he was stripped of his titles, leaving his fans dev- Faculty Advisor: Angel Ogwo astated. Recently, Lance went on Oprah to discuss these rumors. Bettina Papageorge Mr. Wechsler This time, he admitted to years of doping and covering it up. People used to look up to Lance Armstrong, but now, they just see him as a liar and cheater. Still, Lance’s actions can be a les- son for others. What he did just shows that cheating will get you nowhere. There is no reason to take the easy way out, because being honest will end up leaving you with more opportunities. Does our middle school need Sometimes it may be tempting to cheat, but the thrill of victory should be accomplished through honest acts. How could some- one cheat on their mile run for example, and say they got sub- full-time armed protection? six? How would others react if it turned out that the great story you put in the literary anthology was copied off the Internet? “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun dent, and the guard would not know. An example of Even if we find that cheating might be possible at Revere, this is is a good guy with a gun,” says Wayne LaPierre, vice such an event occurred in 1999, at Columbine High still no excuse to do it. So, do yourself a favor, and don’t cheat. president of the National Rifle Association. There has School. The student shooters had acquired guns and been a lot of discussion about gun control and armed explosives, prepared to kill multitudes. There was a guards at schools in the U.S. following the elemen- guard stationed at Columbine, but he was not able tary school shooting in Connecticut. After twenty to stop the shooters. Why? The fact that the shoot- Remembering children and six adults were killed by a mad gunman, ers were students was very unexpected. Even so, the our country has been under pressure to come to a con- guard wouldn’t be able to check every single student clusion about gun control and safety. entering the school for weapons. Dr. King A main issue has been whether or not armed Personally, I believe that it is not a good idea to ANGEL OGWO guards should be positioned at schools throughout have armed guards at our school. The shooter would the country. The question is, would the guard be ef- simply find the guard an extra challenge to overcome. Before another MLK Day and Black History Month fades fective or not? At Revere, there are multiple ways The money used to hire the guards could be used completely into memory, we should remember the great acts of to get in and out of the school, and only one guard elsewhere, and more effective security systems can Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. School was closed on Mon., Jan. might not do that much good. However, at other be enforced. All in all, I believe the United States will 21st, but how many of us really appreciate why the birthday of smaller schools, an armed guard could save lives. An- not become a safer nation by providing armed guards Dr. King is nationally celebrated? other complication is that the shooter could be a stu- at our schools. —Alicia Abramson Dr. King’s birthday is a day of remembrance and commemo- ration of his life, works, sacrifices, philosophy and practice of It would be great to have someone No. People who carry guns are sta- I do not think Revere needs full-time non-violence. Because he led the nation to enact laws to grant here to watch over us, but it’s not tistically more likely to be shot, be- armed protection because we are civil rights to people who had none, Dr. King could be described really necessary for them to be cause they are now a target. I think hardly ever in danger. We should as the “Father of Civil Rights.” Along with personalities such as here all the time. But we should that if schools had armed security, have it when needed, but not full- James L. Farmer and Rosa Parks, Dr. King constituted a national make sure someone is nearby in they would become more of a target time. The idea that people would effort, which included the NAACP and other supporters to case of an emergency. for shootings. watch our every move is almost eliminate segregation and racial discrimination. —Tiana Torkan, 8th Grade —Wes Mahony, 7th Grade weird. —Lauren Welborn, 8th Grade Here at Paul Revere Middle School, there is a mural that commemorates the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. I do think that we should have I believe that Revere needs full-time I think schools need armed pro- King. The question is, does this mural by the auditorium appeal people just in case, but not full- armed protection. People don’t real- tection. But if it means that other to the younger generation as it does to the older generation? time. I don’t like the idea of seeing ize it, but there are lots of potential schools that are in more need of Does it stir up reflections on the human rights and nonviolence police all around watching our threats that can enter the campus. armed protection don’t get it and we principles of Dr. King? The mural here at Paul Revere seems to every move every day. —Daniel Allen, 8th Grade do, I would much rather a school be remembered only during Black History Month. However the —Autumn Wagner, 8th Grade that is in a greater risk of shootings policy and philosophy at Paul Revere is that of tolerance and Yes, we need armed protection. to have full-time armed protection. integration, and although there may have been unfortunate in- I think we need full-time armed We have an open campus and there The odds of a shooter entering a 26- stances of bullying, the overall outlook at Paul Revere is friendly protection. Incidents like the one could be strangers walking in with- acre school in a good neighborhood and conducive to learning. Not all schools can claim this. Still, in Newtown, Connecticut can hap- out us even knowing. If for some is very unlikely. we must remember the sacrifices made by the great Dr. King, or pen anywhere. I’d rather have it reason there is an emergency the —Zollie Daily, 7th Grade else, who will? and not need it, than need it and armed guards would protect us. not have it. It might make people —Gabriella Padilla, 6th Grade Yes, I do think our school needs the feel safer. LAPD takes a while to police with full-time armed protec- get to this area so someone would What happened at Sandy Hook tion because if another crazy man have like 15 or 20 minutes to do Elementary School was terrible. I comes into the school with a gun, what they please. think we should have protection. If no one is here to protect us which —Cade Christensen, 8th Grade somebody came into Paul Revere means many of us will die. and started shooting a bunch of 6th —Jonathan Moore, 7th Grade. I think we do, after all the things graders, we would have help right that happen with guns lately. It’s here and we wouldn’t have to worry I’m not convinced that a full-time important to not have any more about the police being late. armed guard would necessarily lives lost again. —Lily Schall Kruzan, 6th Grade stop the type of violence that took —Dessery Alvarez 8th Grade place in Newtown. Rather, I’d sug- I think full-time armed protection gest schools focus on security en- Yes, because anything can happen is a little overkill, don’t you? I defi- try points to campus and practicing at any time! You never know who nitely wouldn’t like the thought of lockdown procedures. Most impor- will do something or what they a bunch of guys outside my school tantly, however, we need to keep will do. It’s always better to feel with guns and police batons every assault weapons out of the hands protected. day. Maybe one or two, but not of people who would harm our stu- —Sanaz Khalifian, 6th Grade more. —Gage Stauff, 8th Grade dents. —Mr. John Slavin, Teacher January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 3
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Workers dig by the P.E. area. Ms. Murrow and Mr. Hastings Nature Calls, and Saying Hello—and Relief Is on the Way Goodbye—to Staff Tired of walking long dis- “Everyone has been so help- tances to use the restroom? ful and I feel really welcomed!” Don’t worry, because a new exclaims Ms. Murrow, Paul bathroom is currently getting Revere’s newest assistant set up near the gym. “This bath- principal. She takes the place room will make it easier for of Mr. Hastings, who left Re- students and teachers because vere to be principal at Fleming they won’t have to go as far to Middle School. According to use the restroom,” explains Mr. Ms. Monica in the attendance Iannucci. That’s right teach- office, “Mr. Hastings is just a ers, this new building will also great guy and we all miss him.” have a men’s and women’s fac- So far, Ms. Murrow says she ulty bathroom in addition to has really enjoyed getting to the students’ bathrooms. While know all the students and staff. constructing the new sanitation Before coming to Revere, Ms. building, workers face a few Murrow had over 24 years of All hail Revere! On Fri., Mar. 8th, Patriots got a taste of the weather up North with a spontaneous obstacles, including weather. teaching experience in both hailstorm in the middle of a sunny day. Many enjoyed this short surprise visit from Mother Nature. “They can’t work in the rain,” New York and California. After states Mr. Iannucci. This slight- nosis that leads to curing a pa- that, she worked as a principal ly interferes with the project’s tient,” he said. Savvy Scholars for several years at Palms Mid- deadline, now set for the begin- Dr. Bamberger has been fol- dle School. While familiarizing Race to Victory ning of the next school year. lowing the debate over the herself with the campus, Ms. With ten toilets in total, this president’s new health care What is the purpose of the Murrow plans to “support all new facility will provide a lot of law. “Our health care system mitochondria? That is one of the wonderful programs here at relief. But before people can start needs to change,” he said. “Op- many challenging questions a Paul Revere.” –Alon Levi sixth or seventh grade Aca Deca using it, Mr. Iannucci would ponents should not be arguing like for everyone to “stay away for the status quo. They should student might face. Throughout the months of January and Feb- from the construction zone for be arguing for better changes if safety reasons.” —Alon Levi there are any.” Revere’s new council line-up ruary, children in the Aca Deca In another Town Hall event, includes (left to right) Jamie, club formed groups and com- Mr. Andrew Pelosi, a regional Genna, Ashley, Amir and Claire. peted within themselves. sales director at Maker Studios, All groups had to have at spoke about the road to his fu- New Year, New least one sixth, one seventh, or ture. His company was founded Council Line-Up one eighth grader. This rule can by YouTube artists and is home often cause a problem. “Last to many of the internet’s top stars. “We are planning many events year we couldn’t get sixth grad- As a child he said he strongly for the spring semester,” said Ja- ers. This year eighth graders enjoyed classes such as English mie Snell, student council presi- don’t want to participate,” ex- dent. “We don’t want to get any- plains Mr. Hamanishi. Patriots and acting, although creative Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. Dr. Mark Bamberger and Mr. writing was the most important one excited yet, but it’s going to still managed to make teams Andrew Pelosi speak to students. to him. This really helped him to be great!” and race to see who could get This Is Revere think outside the box and taught After a few Student Council the right answer to the question. BAM! Speakers him to express himself. This led representatives left, there was a After a lot of ruckus, the team If you love watching mov- Share Their Success him to a bright future at U.C. slight position switch. The new Savvy Scholars proved to be ies you probably know about Berkeley majoring in American order is as follows: President Ja- worthy of fighting against other the film This Is 40, but did you There was a doctor in Studies. —Claire Spector mie Snell; Vice President Genna schools. know it was filmed at Revere? Revere’s house on Wed., Jan. Torgen; Historian Amir Ebteh- According to Mr. Hamanishi, The crew used the campus as a 30th, as Dr. Mark Bamberger adj; Secretary Ashley Miller; and Palms and John Burroughs are home base, similar to when the made a house call to Town Hall Attendance Champs Treasurer Claire Jiang. two middle schools that could cast of Jack and Jill used the to speak to students about his “We just try to come up with be challenging to beat. But P.E. field as a parking lot. Mrs. profession. In his “Roads to more fun events so you can par- Mr. Haminishi thinks that “the Somoza and other staff mem- Your Future” presentation, he ticipate and gain new experi- ‘Savvy Scholars’ are up to the bers got to meet the crew. Mrs. shared that he has been a doc- ences,” explained Genna Torgen. challenge, with some of the best Somoza shook hands and talked tor of internal medicine for But how much power does the students in the club, including with stars Paul Rudd and Leslie 29 years. After working hard student council really have when the club president, Ben Wol- Mann as well as other stars of for over a decade at different it comes to creating fundraisers man, who has been there for the comedy. Revere was used schools, he finally got the op- and events? Jamie Snell says that three years.” –Alon Levi for a couple of scenes set in portunity to work in private they must get permission from and around the auditorium and practice. But his journey down Ms. Walker and the school staff the H buildings. This movie the road of knowledge wasn’t but other than that, they make made a huge contribution to the easy. He had to spend the typi- their own decisions. school by putting $59,000 into cal four years at college along Last semester, the student our school’s budget. This large with an additional four years at council feels that the Bookends sum of money was all used for medical school, followed by a drive and the Winter Wonder- custodial overtime, half of the three-year residence in internal land Dance both were considered Spirit Series, and 7th and 8th medicine. All his efforts wound Joey (left) and Spencer celebrate some of the “highlights” of 2012. grade field trips. Mrs. Somoza up giving him the best outcome E-5’s schoolwide best attendance They look forward to bringing saw the R-rated movie and en- of all. “My favorite part of be- honors for January. The E-5 more exciting events like these to Sutton, Harrison, Ben and Shana joyed it, but added, “It’s not for ing a doctor is making a diag- students also won for February. Revere. –Yoni Strutagasky make up the Savvy Scholars team. kids.” –Abner Santiago 4 January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School That Was Then...
Patriots twenty years ago stand over their newly-painted Unity Garden mural by C-5.
...This Is By MARGARETNow BOELTER Over the crackling intercom one morn- ing twenty years ago, Ms. Thrapp an- nounced in a clear voice, Come to my room during lunch if you know a sec- ond language. And so began Revere s colorful Unity Garden mural which still shouts out its colorful messages near the C-building. Students from all over the school swarmed to her room just to get a chance to write We are the flowers of one garden” in countless lan- guages to help complete the mural. The actual Unity Garden was a garden planted on the hillside above the mural. Ms. Thrapp and her elective class planted a flower and buried a min- iature casket for every soldier who died in the Gulf War that lasted from 1990 to 1991. Almost a year later, Ms. Thrapp s new students carried on the tradition and created a mural as a response to another historical event, the 1992 L.A. riots. Fast-forward to a Thursday in 2013 and you will find equally eager stu- dents ready to leave a piece of their handiwork at Revere. Their new I am Somebody mural is a response to the Stand for the Silent campaign that has now taken root at Revere. Just like then, new Patriots both restore and renew the peeling murals. They express the com- P.E.P. painters have put up meaningful munity awareness and creativity that murals all along Revere s east driveway. Revere students have always had. PAUL REVERE PETS By Margaret Boelter and Lilly McClure January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 5 Better Safe—or Sorry? (continued from page 1) been eral California legislators have meeting about campus security even tried to pass a bill allowing and will be announcing a plan The Sandy Hook all schools to arm their teach- soon,” said Mrs. Somoza. “The ers, principals and janitors. Mrs. safety of students and staff will shooting has Somoza, however, said that she always be a top priority.” taken America does not favor arming teachers Even before the Sandy Hook or other personnel with firearms tragedy, Revere had been pre- on a path that to use against a possible violent paring for a similar emergency. attack. “I think there are better There are regular lockdown drills, may change the ways to make us safer,” she says. and administrators and other staff way everyone Mr. Giron, Paul Revere’s Plant are stationed around campus be- Manager, thinks the same, and fore and after school and during lives their lives says about the proposal to arm nutrition and lunch. The school janitors, “I don’t think it’s wise. is surrounded by tall fences and at school. It’s not a smart plan.” A police officer makes daily visits to Revere to boost school security. gates that are securely locked New Jersey Police Chief during most school hours. Dur- icy to “lock but keep open” class- Raymond Hayducka also warns was hurt, but a curious student of “gun-free zones,” mass shoot- ing the school day, visitors must room doors. She explained that against such a plan. He argues could have easily picked it up ings such as Sandy Hook can check in at the front office and the locked doors can be propped that “armed security provides a and pulled the trigger, resulting be prevented because shooters put on a badge before gaining ac- open during the day so students false sense of security.” He also in a fatal misfire. won’t target places where they cess to the school grounds. can go in and out. In an emergen- says that “there could be severe Others, though, believe that could get shot themselves. Classroom doors at Revere cy, all teachers have to do is pull consequences on the school ad- having more armed personnel Whatever the case may be, can only be locked from the out- them shut and no one can get in. ministration if security personnel on school campuses is the per- tragedies such as Sandy Hook side. In case of an emergency Along with the police, teach- act recklessly with a firearm.” fect solution to counter school are a provocation that America lockdown where every second ers in several schools across the Already, “reckless security per- shootings. John Lott, a radical is desperately trying to erase. counts, a teacher might not have nation have been encouraged to sonnel” have proved to be a prob- gun supporter, argues that “the Now the topics of an intense and enough time to go outside and train in the use of firearms. These lem. In a Michigan K-8 school, a most consistent feature of these controversial debate, gun control lock the door. At a recent fac- brand new “teacher-soldiers” security guard accidentally left a attacks are that they occur in and school safety have become ulty meeting, Mrs. Somoza told could be trained to have a gun weapon unattended in a school gun-free zones.” Lott and many the center of political attention in teachers about a new Revere pol- at their sides at all times. Sev- restroom. Thankfully, nobody others believe that by getting rid America.
of environmental destruction, and everyone should be grate- ful for the earth, but they’re not. There is a call to action for all Go Green or Go Home Revere Patriots to come together By EMI AREVALO breaker which rips the bales was too much. “We knew Ms. and work to help the earth. “We apart and sorts them. Then an- Chen’s eco-homeroom would be can connect with the environ- Walking through Paul Revere, other machine shreds them into a great support and help,” said ment like we do with each other,” Patriots see the signs of an eco- tiny flakes. The plastic flakes are Ms. Walker, the faculty advisor says the narrator. “You can help.” friendly campus. The school has washed and melted down, then for Student Council. Coming in close second were recycling bins, a recycling club, sold to end markets to be made Meanwhile, Patriots in sixth Amanda Thompson and Trinity and even an eco-homeroom. into a variety of products. grade will have noticed some- Stanback with their video, “Let’s In addition to promoting the Revere’s aluminum cans are thing different in their class- See What Happens...” Their vid- usual green acts, such as throw- also shredded into flakes, but rooms. That’s right, there are new eo illustrates the consequences of ing recyclables in the blue bins, then they are melted into 25- recycling bins. These bins are not recycling, and how recycling the responsibility of the eco- foot long ingots that weigh over metal, and have three separate even little things can make a big homeroom is to maintain Re- 30,000 lbs. The ingots are fed compartments for trash, paper, difference. vere’s recycling program and aid into rolling mills, turning them and cans and bottles. The separa- Last but not least were Mai in efforts to be a greener commu- into sheets one-hundredth of tion makes it easier for the stu- Robinson and Schyler Marvin’s nity and planet. dents in the eco-homeroom/stu- video, “Wilberz Hot Wings!” Led by Ms. Chen, a P.E. teacher dent council to recycle the cans The story takes place in a res- and the faculty advisor for the Go ‘Being green is and bottles. But remember, not taurant that is an environmental Green lunch club, the students all plastic is recyclable. Anything disaster. The “Green Police” de- in this homeroom recycle every not just a trend. that has food or food stains on it cide to step in and save the estab- Wednesday and Friday during the It is something is regarded as trash, so Patriots lishment, resulting in a happier, long homerooms. On Wednes- should keep that in mind the next healthier eatery. day, they go out and recycle the we should do time they discard their lunches. The winners also received priz- contents of their decorated blue The PTSA funded the requisi- es as thanks for their hard work. bins by separating trash, recy- automatically.’ tion of the bins for sixth grade First place winners were given a cling, and cans and bottles. Af- —Ms. Chen homerooms. Since they were ex- $20 dollar gift card, second place terwards, they bring the cans and pensive, there was a limited num- a $15 gift card, third place a $10 bottles back to Ms. Chen, who an inch thick. These sheets are ber that the PTSA could afford, gift card. All videos were sched- exchanges them for money at a rolled up and shipped to can “Sixth grade homerooms are of- uled to be shown at grade level local recycling service that funds makers who produce the cans, ten very supportive and involved assemblies. the eco-homeroom. then deliver them to companies and we knew the new bins would Regarding the partnership be- Then what? Some assume that a for filling with everyone’s favor- drive their students to recycle,” tween the eco-homeroom and big recycling truck comes, picks ite beverages. explained Ms. Walker. Student Council, both Ms. Chen up all the recycling materials, and As for Fridays, Revere’s eco Patriots honed their movie- and Ms. Walker are optimistic. dumps it all somewhere, or drops representatives now go to home- making skills and dusted off their The conjoined homerooms are it somewhere where people melt rooms themselves and recycle megaphones in time to film for dedicated to helping the school it down into metal chips, or plas- straight from their recycling Paul Revere’s Eco Video Con- to be more environmentally tic bottle caps. But what actually bins. This new schedule was cre- test. Students were asked to make friendly. happens to a bottle or can after it ated as a result of the merging of a 1-2 minute video about the en- “Being green is not just a is thrown in a recycling bin? the eco-homeroom and the Stu- vironment and how students can trend,” stressed Ms. Chen. “It The bottles are first picked up, dent Council homeroom. These make it better at school or at is something we should do au- then taken to a Materials Recov- two homerooms decided to join home. The first place video was Screen shots from the award- tomatically. We will continue to ery Facility (MRF) where they up because Student Council was “Environmental Destruction” by winning video “Environmental have these groups work together, are packed into large bales for very busy and needed Thursdays Shay Takei and Ethan Jones. In Destruction” by Shay Takei and and try to get the administrators, shipping. Next, plastic reclaim- to work. On top of that, they also their video, the narrator explains Ethan Jones show a wide variety teachers, staff and students to ers run the bales through a bale had to recycle on Fridays, and it that humans live in a world full of thought-provoking images. work together as well.” 6 January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School
(continued from page 1) with my family I have a blast! I love the For- Daniel G. (center) in Crenshaw. Natalie and Ana Paula at the mall. ever 21 there, but my favorite part is when people put on little shows. Not far away, Simone Diamond has her favorite hangout. Palisades Garden Caf is an awesome place to get a snack, she shares. The popular bobas and chili cheese Fries bring in Patriots. You are guaranteed to see one if you go on a Friday af- ternoon! Bethany Gorfu also eats in the Palisades. The Village has great places to eat and drink. I especially Jordan is bubbly at the Grove, a favorite Patriot weekend hangout. Laura and Lindsey at Garden. Samantha at Westside Pavilion. love the Starbucks and Robeks! Sutton Shin prefers another part of L.A. Westwood is one of my favorite places to go because of the convenience and variety. If I need anything, I can walk to any store. Alec Fapeano also hangs near UCLA. Westwood has great plac- es to eat. I love the pizza place 800 Degrees. Down in Santa Monica, Lyric Latshaw and her friends play in the sand. Whether we re roller blading on the path, chowing down on a pic- Chloe, Kiara and Simone dream. Lyric at Santa Monica Beach. Rhea at the Westside Pavilion. John loves the Century City mall. nic, or jumping through the waves, every time is great fun! she says. Claire Spector adds, The beach is somewhere where I can relax. I surf for hours, and it s very exhila- rating and also somewhere I can go to clear my mind. Revere reaches out to students in 100 different zip codes. People of all different backgrounds and ethnici- ties come together at one campus. School might seem long, especially on a Friday, but there are many places to go after school that make it worth Helene, Sierra, Cindy and May. Jay and Ava at the Country Mart. Reina enjoys a boba at Westwood. Jack gives the Mart a thumbs up. the wait!
Hanging out after school may be popular among Patriots, but what happens when Revere kids have three weeks of vacation? The sky s the limit for these students, with Pa- Daniel goes ziplining in Maui. Tucson, Arizona makes Sasha smile. Camdyn, Lily, Perri and Taylor. Renata s happy in sunny Mexico. triots going to places across the town and half way around the world! In January, for instance, Maude Tipton and Chloe Uhls traveled to Washington, D.C. to witness the second inauguration of President Obama. We saw all the monu- ments, said Maude, and visited all the cool spots of D.C. Added Chloe, the best part of the trip was being able to see the presi- dent live as he received the oath of office. “We tried to stay warm by wearing lots of layers and heavy Kayla and friends go skating. Isaac chills by the Tower Bridge. Maude and Chloe visit D.C. Bettina snowmobiles Pullasky, N.Y. jackets, but we were still freezing. January/February/March 2013 Paul Revere Charter Middle School 7
Cupid Captures Revere s Hearts By YONI STRUGATSKY Still, many students at Paul about it, while others claim that about waiting for Valentine s how much you can love, but let Revere think that Valentine s it is a day to remember your Day to show your friends, fam- Valentine s Day be the example While elementary school stu- Day is overrated and that we loved ones. Seventh grader An- ily, everyone in your life as well for how you can love and care for dents pass out paper valentines to shouldn t make such a big deal gel Ogwo thinks that life is not as those that are not in your life them everyday. their classmates every year, Pa- triots prepare for a heartier event. As Revere was getting ready for this year s holiday of love, two 8th grade teachers created Valentine-themed projects to put their students in the holiday spirit. Math teacher Ms. Palmer had thought of a Valentine poem with a twist. It needed to include 12 math-related words, with six of them related to geometry. The poem could rhyme or be free verse. Student Julia Klotz had written a poem with math puns galore: Dear Valentine, when I fi- nally saw the sine I knew that you would be mine. When I saw your lovely face, my heart jumped to outer space. Cupid s arrow divid- ed my heart. So now with you, I can share a part. For you around the world I would fly. My love for you will never end like pi Meanwhile in G-1, students were mixing ingredients for a perfect element poem. Sci- ence teacher Ms. Combis came up with this idea when a friend of hers posted it on Facebook. Patriots were told to express their feelings through the Periodic Ta- ble of Elements and construct a poem, a declaration, or a creative statement of their emotions that they share with the element they had chosen. Ray Yang wrote up a shining performance: I m Car- bon, nothing much but common. Because of you, I become a spar- kling star, brighten every cor- ners and nights. Because of you, I race across the open nightfall, like a falling angel. Because of you I become brave and strong, like a piece of forging steel. For you, I will endure any pain to become a diamond, because I love you. At the same time that the academic sector of Paul Revere was getting ready, the Student Council, too, rose into action. On Feb. 11th Student Coun- cil members began selling real, long-stemmed roses for three dollars each w hite, symboliz- ing friendship, red, for love, and candy roses just as a sweet and heartfelt treat for a dollar. In addition, the Valentine s Day dance was held during lunch in Town Hall for two dollars per ticket as well. There was a D.J, photo booth, and glow sticks were given at the entrance. 8 January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School Motion Pictures Television 1 Man of Steel It s a bird! It s a plane! No, it s Superman, back in 8/9 Farewell to action on Jun. 14th in Man of Steel. The beloved su- “The Office” and perhero will be portrayed by Henry Cavill alongside Amy 30 Rock Adams as his love interest, Lois Lane. The movie is set to Unfortunately, it s time hit theaters during the same month as the hero s 75th anni- to say goodbye to the hit versary. The movie follows the world s most recognizable comedies 30 Rock and hero in his struggle to find his destiny and his battle with “The Office” as they close enemies General Zod and Faora along with their army of out their final seasons this robots from his home planet, Krypton. But will the man of year. Both shows have been with other shows just like steel bend under the pressure? entertaining audiences for them. Thursday nights many years and letting them just won t be the same 2 Catching Fire without staplers in Jell-o Jennifer Lawrence is back as Katniss Everdeen on Nov. go will be bittersweet, but and Kenneth the page. 22nd in the sequel to the hit movie The Hunger Games, they are sure to be replaced Catching Fire, based on the second book in Suzanne Collins dystopian trilogy. Although the movie has a new director, Francis Lawrence, Katniss and Peeta s adven- tures will continue just the same. In this movie, the two are pitted against other former Hunger Games winners from all districts in the Quarter Quell. No matter what, Catch- ing Fire” is sure to catch fire in the box office. 3 Iron Man 3
Technology 10 Samsung Galaxy S IV Going head-to-head with the iPhone 5s, is the Samsung Galaxy S IV, due for release this spring. The phone will most likely be a remake of the last model, the Galaxy S III, with For ’13 some slight adjustments and updates as well as added fea- What do the words genius, billionaire, playboy, philan- 13By CAROLINE BAMBERGER tures, like wireless charging. As a company known for in- novation, it s hard to predict what Samsung will unveil. thropist, and trilogy have in common? All of them describe With all the excitement of 2012 including the Olympics the Armored Avenger, Iron Man, returning to theaters in and the presidential election in our rear view mirrors, Iron Man 3 on May 3rd. After his world comes crashing Patriots are left wondering what to expect from the New down, the hero sets out on a journey to find those responsible Year. 2013 holds many surprises, from smart phones to and bring them to justice and finds himself pitted against superheroes, for our campus. Mandarin, a ruthless villain. Much like the first movie, Tony Stark is left to survive on his own relying only on his wit. But Marvel fans have to wonder, will this movie live up to the high standard set by The Avengers? 4 Monsters University 11 iPhone 5s From out of closets and under beds, America s favorite Siri, where is the nearest Apple store? is what mil- monsters are returning to the big screen. The prequel to lions of dedicated Apple fans will be asking this summer the movie we all grew up with, Monsters, Inc., is set to after the release of the latest iPhone, the iPhone 5s. The be released this June. It takes place in Mike and Sulley s phone has been reported to be a cheaper version of the college years and follows the story of how they became popular device making it available to a wider range of the dynamic duo we know and love. After a long 12 years people in order to compete with the technology giant s since the original movie, Monsters University is sure to biggest foe, Samsung. As a company known for pricey draw viewers of all ages. One thing s for sure, this movie products, Apple is sure to hit it big with the 5s and plenty is sure to be anything but frightening. will definitely be found on campus next fall. Music 5 Young Authors At Revere7Spring Concert 12 Upcoming Events Night Failure is not an op- You’ll surely find plenty of Patriots rocking out at events like: This April, Revere s talent- tion for this year s spring Festivals: Concerts: concert according to vio- ed writers will be showcased Coachella Imagine Dragons- March 19 at Young Authors Night. The linist, Paul Joo. Revere s advanced music classes are Indio, CA Rihanna- April 6,8,9,11 annual event celebrates Paul April 12-14/April 19-21 Green Day- April 18 Revere s Literary Anthology preparing for their perfor- Lollapalooza Marina and the Diamonds- and the students that submit- mances on May 14th and ted all types of literature to it. are trying our hardest to Chicago,IL May 6,7,10,11 It also provides an opportu- satisfy our audience. Ad- August 2-4 One Direction- July 30 nity for Patriots to read their ditionally, the 6th graders work to family and friends. in Beginning Winds and 13 Artists Releasing Albums Strings are getting ready This year, iTunes will be taken over by albums released by: for their first concert on 6 Xanadu The Black Keys Katy Perry Patriots found Xanadu in Revere s latest annual play. May 20th. Both shows will The musical starred eighth graders, Madison Kovach and Sky- include pieces from vari- Lady Gaga Nicki Minaj ler Kirkpatrick, and was put on from Mar. 7th- 10th. It follows ous composers and give The Wanted The Strokes the story of a Greek muse who inspires artist Sonny Malone to Patriot musicians a chance One Republic Justin Bieber accomplish his dream and build a disco roller rink and ends up to show off what they ve Carly Rae Jepsen will.i.am falling in love with him despite her father Zeus rule. worked on this year. Phoenix Justin Timberlake January/February/March 2013 THE TOWN CRIER Paul Revere Charter Middle School 9
Sugar sugar sugar how you do it like She’s the blonde, blue-eyed girl of your this, do it like this, do it do it like this. nightmares! She’s all over TLC in her From songs to parodies and covers of show, Here Comes HONEY BOO- melodies, MATTY B has made an impact BOO with her family. You better “red- on YouTube with over one hundred songs. neck-ognize” this child because it’s Al- His biggest hit, a combo with Cimorelli of ana, known as six-year-old pageant star “Call Me Maybe,” has made over fifty mil- Honey BooBoo! She began on TLC’S lion views. He appeals to young and older “Toddlers and Tiaras” when soon, vid- audiences with his cuteness. Some of his eos circled all over YouTube taping her songs are even on iTunes ready to down- cat walks and moves. She was known load. MattyB has really made a hit, and it as a brat who cried for food and fretted tastes like FAME. Alicia Abramson over losing mud splash contests. Boo- boo’s future is boohoo! –Jojo Levey Have you ever suspected your teacher of Three sisters. Two half sisters. One having a second life outside of school? fame-seeking mother. The Kardashians Neither did Mr. White s students in the TV kicked off their show KEEPING UP series BREAKING BAD. The awaited WITH THE KARDASHIANS in late season five finally came and meets all ex- 2007. Since then, Khloe, Kim, Kourt- pectations from fans. Over the years, the ney, Kris, Kylee, and Kendal have show has won Emmys from lead actor in been showing the world their lives, drama series to supporting actor. The lead and becoming exposed. Do you care if Walter White, actually Bryan Cranston, Kim chipped a nail? The Kardashians has won lead actor in a drama series three been slowly dashing down the list of years consecutively. This show has set people that the world cares about, from high standards and is sure to raise the bar taking it to Miami to New York and in the years to come. -Cole Stanton to every tabloid cover. L illy McClure CHANNING TATUM is more than hot, Yes, he sparkles. He runs fasts. He reads in fact he s the Sexiest Man Alive . He s minds. But surprisingly, he s not a fairy, an actor who knows how to portray many he s a vampire! ROBERT PATTISON is characters. From Duke Orsino in She s well-known for his role as Edward Cullen, the Man to Greg Jenko in 21 Jump the glittering vampire. But enough with the Street he provides laughs for all view- vampires; they re getting quite old, aren t ers. Girls everywhere fawn over his toned they? Before playing Edward, Robert Pat- body and gorgeous face. Although he s tinson portrayed Cedric Diggory in Harry aging, thirty two year old star still looks Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which was as good. Tatum also models for Abercrom- largely more successful than the Twilight bie, Dolce and Gabana, American Eagle franchise. His career as a model was bad, Outfitters, and other stores. If Tatum’s not and his acting occupation will go down the hot no one is. B ettina Papageorge drain as well. Alicia Abramson Today I don t feel like doing anything, ex- One upon a time LADY GAGA called cept for listen to BRUNO MARS! His herself the Fame Monster, but has her music career is soaring, and he s all over fairytale come to an end? But while the internet, but for good reason: the re- her clothes overshadowed everyone lease of his new album, Unorthodox else, the other people belittled her mu- Jukebox , an album that gives taste to sic. When the 2013 Grammy s came music. Critics and magazines, along with around, she was a no show. Whether half the population of girls, rave about his this absence was caused by a severe talent, looks, and the fact that he doesn t hip problem or just her own choices is do drugs, drink, or smoke. Bruno is bring- unknown, but never the less it seems ing a fresh feeling to the table. Lady Gaga the meat dress of Lady Gaga s mind has got nothin on you, Bruno Mars. E mi has begun to rot. C laire Spector Arevalo
You look to your left and right, surveying the snowy Ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? landscape, and decide to shoot a little green spark at a NASA may make that possible with their addition of passing snowflake. The second they meet, the snowflake a private inflatable room they will attach to the ISS bursts, just like the market for this cool new gadget. The (International Space Station). It would open the door oculus rift is a virtual reality headset that makes you to affordable space living. NASA is teaming up with NEW By MARGARET TECH BOELTER feel like you’re the character in you’re favorite video private organizations like Boeing, Bigelow Aerospace, game. The headset is basically a giant pair of goggles and SpaceX, paying a total of seventeen point eight that generates a virtual image as you move your head, million. Bigelow may be thinking about putting just like you were actually there. “I was actually lucky an outpost on the moon where three hundred thirty enough to be at Consumer Electronics,” Patrick Cassels ‘habitats’ would be flown down along with oxygen and says, “and I saw the oculus in action. You get very all the supplies needed for living. This is just an idea, immersed into the game and it seems like its in real life.” but wouldn’t it be cool to live on the moon? For example, you could be holding a controller in the The smart science students from Cmdr. Banner’s real world but with your nifty goggles, you could look class showed interest from the moment they heard down to see a glimmering sword. The demo version was Shown above is a Samsung TV set and the Oculus Rift, a system. about these cool gadgets. “Living in space would be showcased at the Consumer Electronics show in Vegas, awesome, but I don’t think it would be possible,” says and the product is expected to hit stores in the near future. Shown to Thomas Mitchem. “This is a great invention which I For all the non-gamers out there, Samsung is also the right is plan on buying,” says Sam Slavkin when marveling at screening the future. Their dual-view TV allows two the NASA the oculus rift. “This invention could be pretty helpful people to watch two different channels at the same private to many people. For the military, it could be used to time, or if you are a gamer, two full-screen views when inflatable train for different combat missions,” says Tyler McCall. playing with a friend. All you have to do is to put on a spacecraft “I think it’s a great idea,” says Thomas Mitchem. Only pair of special glasses and plug in your headphones, and the future knows how these new developments will you’re ready to go. turn out. 10 January/February/March 2013 Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Two Striking Seasons Jack Gutheim sends in a cross. By COLE STANTON in the end they pulled through. borhood School, but both Re- The boys scored a goal in the Later that week the boys had vere teams made quick work of first half but were stopped there. In the 2013 Revere soc- a crack at the Crossroads team their opponents. The West Side In the second half, Culver scored cer season, both the boys and and came out victorious, winning teams did not put up very much an early goal, which kept both girls teams played their hearts 5 2. The Revere boys pushed of a fight; both of them get- teams battling for a goal. Finally, out in the many games against out on top early in the game ting shut out by the Riders. The in the last minutes of the game, other schools in the area. From with a 2 0 lead, yet somehow boys won 6 0 and the girls 2 0. Jack Gutheim scored his second Nile Monrose dribbles the ball shutouts to ties, from losses to the Crossroads team scored and One week later, the 8th goal to win the game for Re- down the field towards the goal. nail biters, both Revere teams set them back. Just before the grade boys teamed up with the vere. Both teams fought hard, showed great sportsmanship half ended, Revere fit one more 8th grade girls to take on the St. but the Riders came out on top. and savvy skills in all matches. into the goal to end the half on Mathews co-ed team. Together The girls second to last The Revere girls soccer sea- a good note. Unfortunately, af- they shut them out 2 0 with game against Culver City Mid- son kicked off on the 10th of ter the break, Crossroads came goals scored in both the first and dle School was a 1 0 loss. They January when Revere girls tied out strong with a goal, but Re- second half by Lauren Welborn played tough and fought a great Crossroads School 1 1. The girls vere’s boys finished them off and Bill Batbayer. Both teams battle, and just an accidental were put down when they were with two goals to end the game. played great games, as expect- breakdown led to a great shot. scored on in the first half, yet they The boys next two games ed the Revere team prevailed. The girls followed this with an- kept fighting for a goal. They were both against Windward. In The next two games were the other 1–0 loss in their final game fought and fought until finally in their first game, Revere came boys toughest so far. The Rid- against Culver City. the last minute of the game Clara out on top with a 4 0 win, but ers played Culver City Middle Over the six-week season the Epstein took a shot from half that wasn t enough for them. School two weeks in a row. The teams played tons of soccer. The field. The ball floated through So in the rematch Revere gave first game the boys beat Culver boys completed their season with the air and just above the keep- them an even larger beating. 3 1, with goals scored by Nial seven wins and no ties or losses. er s reach to tie the game. It was For their next games both Monrose and Bill Batbayer. The The girls had a good season with Revere’s girls take on the season. a tough game for the girls, but teams played West Side Neigh- second game was not so easy. three wins, one tie and two losses. Four Teams, One Goal By HANNAH SHABTIAN Additionally, there is the JV kept the lead the whole game. and CLAIRE SPECTOR team playing for our school. With Revere s Girl s Varsity team won four games already played they the game 36 to zero, not letting The crowd is silent. The ball have an overall score of 4 and 3. Inglewood shoot all night. can be heard loudly pounding the First came their pre-season game The season for both teams, ground as the star player races against Crossroads, an easy win. JV and Varsity, is going very across the court. He steps and Their New West game resulted in well! Mr. Hamanishi, the coach takes the shot while the buzzer a victorious win, but when pit- of Varsity, explains, The varsity goes off, faded in the background. ted against Culver City the game is 8 and 1, while the JV is 5 and The ball seems to be suspended ended in a devastating loss. The 2. This means that the Varsity in mid air as the crowd rises, and next games were wins against has lost one game, while the JV finally … Swish, SCORE!!! The Westide Waldorf and Saint An- has lost two this season. The team has won with zero seconds astasia. Following this was a loss flu is coming around and both to spare. to Park Century, a win against teams have been fine, except the This is the typical atmosphere Saint Marks, and another loss to JV who cant afford to lose any A girls’ varsity player sprints at a Revere basketball game. Century Community. The season players, with only seven mem- just ahead of the opposing team. The Boy s varsity team, having prepared them for their playoff bers total. Mr. Hamanishi says. already competed seven times game which took place on Tues. Continuing their road to vic- Girls JV player, Lena Thaw takes this season, holds a record of 5 March 12th. We do need to tory, both JV and Varsity made a shot from the free-throw line. and 2 with regular games and 1 work on our shooting percentag- it to playoffs. Revere s girls JV and 1 in the playoffs. After win- es and improve ball movement, won their first playoff game ning their pre-season game to but we have a variety of kids on against Frederick Douglas. The CrossRoads, they started their our team from great defenders to game was intense, but Revere more meaningful games. Their good shooters to amazing ball rised to the top and won. Not first victory was played against handlers to aggressive players, only did JV girls have their first New West, but their next game says seventh grader Trevor Dal- playoff game, but so did Varsity. was a loss to Saint Jerome. The ton. With few places to improve Unfortunately, Girl s JV did not third game was played against and many upsides to the team, win their second match, and lost Culver City, which resulted in an the Revere Patriots seem to have against the undefeated La Tijera. overtime win. Next came wins slam-dunked yet again. After winning their 2nd playoff against View Park and Wilders But not only have the boy s game against View Park, our Var- Prep. Their followng games started off with a great season, sity girls dreams came true when were a loss to Frank Parent and the girls are on a roll too. Both they played at the Staples Cen- another win against ICEF Ingle- teams have been great so far. ter on Wed. March 13th against wood. During the playoffs, they The JV started off their sea- OLHC. All of their hardwork won against Crozier by forfeit son with an easy win against, and training came to use when and lost to Frederick Douglas. Downtown Value. The Varsity playing against this team. Play- Overall, our boy s varsity team also won their first game against ing at the Staples Center has been Kobe Kanan drives towards the has made a real slam dunk in Re- ICEF Inglewood. Revere stared the goal of both teams since the Boys’ varsity player, Nima Rafie hoop, dodging a defender. vere s name. off the game in the lead, and start of the 2012-2013 season. dribbles the ball across the court. 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Julian flies high in sky relieving himself Low in from his daily stress.
the Bowls, “My favorite tricks are the fun, old school ones. A ‘slappy’ is grinding a curb like a ramp and a ‘wally’ is Haley cruises High in riding a wall like a smoothly by —Julian Budge the beach at ramp.” the Venice the Sky Skatepark.
By HANNAH SHABTIAN ‘Skateboarding lets School, homework and all sorts of stress fill the week. When you you be yourself. simply just need a break, what do There’s no coach to you do? For a number of Patriots, “My favorite trick is the answer is simple: skate. listen to or players probably an old school Being a stress reliever shared by trick like grinding, but many, skateboarding is a great way to play with. It’s the first trick I ever to escape the busy week. completely free.’ accomplished was on “If I’m stressed with homework, the halfpipe.” or having a rough day, all I do is —Hank Korsan —Haley McCarthy pick up my board and skate,” says 7th grader Julian Budge. “It’s like an addictive drug. Once you learn are really gnarly people.” a trick, it’s a gateway to another Hank shows When thinking of inspiration, one. You can never stop.” off his tricks it’s not always the most famous The sport has different levels of at a skate- of all famous people, it can be intensity; you either trick skate, park. the person just around the cor- competitive skate, or just plain ner. Literally. “I look up to my street skate, all of which are quite neighbor Gabriel,” Haley says. challenging. You may think that ”He taught me how to skate- skateboarding is easy, but in all board when I was little, and has reality, getting on a moving board helped me ever since.” can be difficult; but when you’ve 8th grader Hank Korsan con- been doing it for so long, it comes cludes, “Skateboarding is im- “Two of my favorite naturally. of those things where I can just clear tion. “I look up to Marc Johnson portant because it let’s you be tricks are a tre flip and “Skateboarding isn’t something my mind and do what I do best.” and David Gonzalez,” Julian says. yourself. There is no coach to a frontside shuv it.” I have to think about,” says 7th Whether it is a person, or an event, “They go for the craziest things listen to or players to play with. —Hank Korsan grader Haley McCarthy. “It’s one every skater has his or her inspira- and always come out alive. Both It’s completely free.” Andrew Friedman Wins 4th Annual Ping Pong Tournament but Andrew Friedman was still and objectives,” he says. How- was 21–19 in their second match. able to win in a thrilling match ever, practice makes perfect. However, Andrew scored anoth- between the two. Jake’s experi- Andrew has a ping pong table er point, as did Jake, making the ence with tennis helped him earn at his house and practices a lot. score 22 to 20 in Andrew’s favor. the second place title. “Since I Andrew took the lead 21– 14, but The tournament ended with An- already know how to play ten- soon it seemed that Jake would drew winning first place, Jake in nis I already know the strokes make a comeback when the score second, and Niko in third.
Jake (left) and Andrew face off in a hardcore match to test their skills. By ALICIA ABRAMSON Tokeshi, Andrew Friedman was victorious over Wes Mahony, Excitement blossomed in Re- Jake Sands won over Caroline vere’s gym as competitors Jake Goldberg, and Niko Papageorge Sands and Andrew Friedman defeated R. J. Sands. Grant Eb- competed in Revere’s fourth an- ner and Niko Papageorge faced nual ping pong tournament. The off for the third place position, two were the final opponents which Niko gladly accepted after after the “Elite 8” quarterfinals, defeating Grant. Jake Sands may Andrew (left) who got first place, Jake (middle) who got second, and Niko (right) who got third stand where Grant Ebner defeated Mr. be an experienced tennis player, together with their trophies in the gym. The 4th annual ping pong tournament ended on Fri. Mar. 8th. 12 January/February/March 2013 Paul Revere Charter Middle School