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VVenomenom RRevieweview PP.4.4 GđđĔćĆđĔćĆđ TčĆēĐĘČĎěĎēČčĆēĐĘČĎěĎēČ P.8P.8 PėėĔĔ SĕĔėęĘĕĔėęĘ UĕĉĆęĊĘĕĉĆęĊĘ ĕ. 1212 AĉĉěĊėęĎĘĊĒĊēęĘěĊėęĎĘĊĒĊēęĘ P.16P.16 2 PERSPECTIVE The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13• 2018 Coming soon: the death of cinemas sue with the introduction of panies like Netflix, Hulu, Obi-Wan Kenobi may TVs. Consequently, the in- and Amazon Prime can get have been Princess Leia’s dustry went through a brief new movies as fast as two to only hope, but is there any dry spell but bounced back by six months after they are re- hope for the classic movie the 1970s. The industry then leased. Illegal streaming can theater? Many believe that took two more blows. In the get movies even before they theaters can make a come- late 70’s VHS players came come out in the U.S. The back just as they have many into existence and in the late quick turnover time, cheaper times before. Movie theaters 90’s CD/DVD players were prices, and original content need to adapt to compete popular. These innovations of online streaming services with online streaming by in- worried the cinema but the are drawing consumers away corporating new features. A industry managed to perse- from the movies. Netflix cur- 270 degree view, smell-o-vi- vere through. In more recent rently has 130 million sub- sion, and kinetic seats, mov- news, AMC suffered major scribers worldwide. Amazon ie subscriptions, or free to losses in 2017.This was es- Prime, which offers more watch pay for perks programs pecially shocking news con- than just video streaming, could bring back customers. Dorothy may have be- sidering that 2016 set a new currently has an estimated Coming soon to a theater lieved that, “There’s no place record in box office revenue 90 million subscribers. Hulu, near you: the death of cin- like home,” but what about brining in $11.17 billion. which only streams nation- emas.The truth is, in an age when it comes to watching According to Josh Dickey, wide, has 20 million subscrib- with the world at our finger- movies? Will ‘Netflix and the new villian to blame is on- ers. According to Forbes, tips, the movie business is dy- Chill’ kill theaters? From a line streaming. He said,“The 67% of millenials are pay- ing and fast. Industry workers humble beginnings in 1905, magic of the movies has been, ing for one to three stream- must make changes to survive the cinema has been around is, and always will be exclu- ing services.In addition,the the streaming apocalypse. As for over a hundred years. But sive content. Something you average movie ticket is $8.97 Geoffrey Chaucer once said, can it survive the age of on- can’t see anywhere else at the per movie which is incompa- “all good things must come line streaming? In 1955 the moment.” Online streaming rable to the price of unlimited to an end,” so go and see a industry faced a similar is- has changed the game. Com- movies on online streaming. movie while you still can. Shop until you drop! Innovations in technology Whitney during the time of are even pushing for “same- The broad range of things have made the lives of the cash crops and plantations, to day delivery.” Not only is people can buy online, the current generation much eas- the development of the assem- it quick, but shopping on- speed it takes to add these ier. These days, anyone can bly line by Henry Ford for his line is also an effortless task. items to a virtual “cart,” and purchase any item they want Model T automobiles, there When people hear “online the ease of obtaining the de- with the click of a button or has been a singular motive shopping,” the first thing they sired product makes online the tap of a screen. By visit- for the development of new probably think of is clothing shopping an extremely at- ing websites and apps, people modi operandi: convenience. and the like. Looking closer, tractive method of purchasing can browse and buy with- People love convenience. however, almost every com- goods. As the technological out even having to get out They like to take the quick and pany that sells goods can be world continues to advance, of their seats. Though malls easy way out of things, and reached through a website brick-and-mortar stores and physical stores continue this fact is no different when or an app. There is so much must be on the lookout, be- to stand, it is evident that it comes to shopping. Con- more than clothes that online cause online shopping is go- the use of online shopping sumers can search for prod- shopping has to offer. With ing to be tough competition. is very much on the rise. ucts, filter the results, and se- apps like Uber Eats or Post- Just last year, an estimated lect their purchases with the mates, anyone can have food 1.66 billion people world- snap of a finger. This pro- delivered to their door - from wide purchased goods online. cess takes up much less time the the teen who can’t cook Global e-retail sales that year than driving to a store, sifting to the working adult to the amounted to 2.3 trillion dol- through many different choic- senior citizen who can’t al- lars and projections show a es of products, and waiting ways get out of the house. growth of up to 4.48 trillion in line at the cash register to Amazon, the biggest online dollars by 2021. Why are finally take the item home. retailer and arguably the these numbers so high? Why Although shipping does not cause of a gradual decline do an increasingly large num- allow buyers to hold their in physical stores’ revenue, ber of people take part in the purchases in their hands the sells essentially anything a phenomenon that is online instant they buy it, “next-day shopper can think of - books, shopping? Ever since the dis- delivery” has become a popu- toys, electronics, furniture, covery of the cotton gin by Eli lar option, and some retailers home appliances, and more. The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 FEATURE 3 Dining with the stars Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler B: A N Vice Principal: Mark Fiore Bishop Ahr High School Campus Minister: hosted its 21st annual Ahr Sr. Cynthia Marie Babyak Star Spaghetti Dinner on Technology Coordinator: Thursday, October 4th. The Michael Kowalczyk Ahr Star program and school community, has worked to- E--C gether to provide financially L G and spiritually for two chil- M L dren that are chronically or P E terminally ill. This marks the L G 31st year in which the Bish- op Ahr community has given C E M L love and support to children G S in need and their families. Sister Cynthia Babyak, Cam- M L E E pus Minister and Ahr Star , , BGA . (I G S committee leader, comment- BGA P) E E ed, “Ahr Star is an activity failure. He lives in South Riv- His parents, Jacquelyn Hege- M K of the heart. It’s a way for us er with his siblings Tommy, dus Santos ‘05 and Jeremy to bring God’s face and heart Ryan, and Kylie, as well as Santos ‘05, said, “This brings S N/S E L G to those who need him most.” his mom and dad. Jean Lucas, back a lot of memories from The Ahr Stars for the Mikey’s mom, said, “I’m in last year and how amazing S E 2018-2019 school year are awe of every volunteer in this it was!” Even Bishop James K R six-year-old Elonna Grazia- room and I’d just like to thank Checchio was able to stop by E W no and nine-year-old Mikey everyone for this amazing and bless the Ahr Stars, mak- G S Lucas. Elonna Graziano has experience!” Mikey is very ing the dinner even more spe- B V a rare genetic condition that good friends with Jude Roche cial for the families. He said, leaves her unable to speak ‘18, former Ahr Star Chair, “It’s such a delight to see our S W J B along with many other health who was also in attendance. Bishop Ahr students serving Y C complications. She lives in At the dinner, Mikey and others here at the dinner, so G J Barnegat with her mom and Elonna were given many it certainly warms my heart.” R L dad. Just recently, Elonna gifts, including an auto- Out of all the service ac- Y L C M became an older sibling to graphed football from the tivities at Bishop Ahr, the F M- her sister Ellyana. Elonna’s Varsity Football team,as a Ahr Star program receives A N mom, Jazznette Graziano, part of the Ahr Star tradi- the most participation from S P is close friends with Bishop tion. The Ahr Stars were also both the students and faculty. A P O R Ahr alumna, Michelle Mon- invited to lead the Varsity This year, over 170 students J S di Pender ‘00. Ms. Graziano Boys Basketball team out on and 50 teachers and admin- J Z said, “This has been amaz- the court, once games begin, istrators gave up their time ing and beyond our expec- as honorary captains. Ahr to volunteer at the dinner. A M R tations. It’s an overwhelm- Star Co-Representative Joey Members of the local commu- ing, beautiful surprise!” Dunn ‘20 commented, “The nity chipped in and the Wood- Vol. 49, No.1 The second Ahr Star, Mikey dinner was a great success! bridge Knights of Columbus The Satoma Newsmagazine is Lucas, has multiple disabili- Everyone had so much fun, cooked the meals. In addi- a student publication which ties such as severe epilepsy, especially Mikey and Elonna, tion to the donations made by is the forum of expression for scoliosis, and respiratory and the Ahr Stars really en- the student body, the Roche, the student body at Bishop joyed the gifts.” Bethany Cic- Penny, Dama, and McCar- George Ahr High School, carelli ‘20, former Ahr Star thy families contributed food One Tingley Lane, Edison, New Jersey 08820. Letters to and current Ahr Star Co-Rep- and money for the dinner. the editor should be signed resentative, added, “Watch- Overall, this year’s Ahr although names will be held ing the faces of the Ahr Stars Star Spaghetti Dinner was a upon request. The Satoma light up when they saw the huge success! At the end of Newsmagazine is a member BGA community gather here the day, $11,000 was raised of the Quill and Scroll and the tonight to join them was to go towards medical bills American Scholastic Press one of the best feelings!” and other expenses for the Association. Besides the Ahr Stars them- Ahr Stars. Bishop Ahr looks selves, about 600 people were forward to the rest of the Phone: (732)-549-1108 in attendance, including stu- year with Mikey and Elon- ext. 655 dents, parents, alumni, Feli- na as our Ahr Stars! We E G - Email: [email protected] cian Sisters, and many former look forward to seeing the Ahr Stars. David Santos, one Ahr Stars and their families . (I of last year’s Ahr Stars, and in December at our annual Web: www.bgahs.org/satoma.jsp BGA P) his parents were at the dinner. Ahr Star Christmas Mass. 4 E The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday• November 13 • 2018 NBA 2k19 is a slam dunk Venom swings into for basketball lovers box office B: M K with the new Takeover feature. to save Brock and transfer Venom NBA 2K19 is a basketball simu- In this year’s 2K, there are a few back to Brock. Together, the pair lation video game. This year, NBA changes that have been made. For kill Drake and Riot and save the day. 2K19 is celebrating their 20th year instance, they added player differen- Venom, despite its flaws, was a of redefining sports gaming. This tial, which has precise and consistent fun movie to watch with high-paced year there are two versions of 2K movement. They also brought back action sequences and witty dialogue that you can purchase: the Stan- the neighborhood, which allows play- between Brock and Venom while dard Edition and the King Edition. ers to explore a hub where they can they’re bonded. Brock and Venom’s In the Standard Edition, you get socialize. 2K19 has a lot of new shoes relationship was a highlight of the 5,000 Virtual Currency, 10 MyTeam and clothes that can be purchased. movie. While it wasn’t clear if the League Packs, which get delivered This year, their soundtrack has movie was intentionally trying to be to you once a week, and a Sapphire a variety of music, including Tra- funny, it definitely had its funny mo- Giannis Antetokounmpo MyTeam vis Scott’s “Antidote,” Bruno Mars ments (one such being when Brock card. In the King version, you re- and Cardi B’s “Finesse (Remix),” jumped into a tank to feast on live ceive 100,000 Virtual Currency, Dua Lipa’s “New Rules,” Mi- B: K R lobsters). On the other hand, there wasn’t a balance between humor 50,000 MyTeam League Packs, 10 gos’ “Stir Fry,” Sheck Wes’s mon- With superhero movies domi- MyTeam Heat Check Packs, Sap- ster hit “Mo Bamba,” and many and violence making the movie a nating at the box office recently, jumbled mess when it comes to tone. phire LeBron and Sapphire Gi- more diverse genres and artists. Sony has decided to throw its hat annis Antetokounmpo MyTeam For many, basketball is more than Venom suffered from not meeting into the ring with the launch of the high expectation of the charac- cards, 5 LeBron themed murals for just a game and NBA 2K19 doesn’t Sony’s Universe of Marvel Char- MyCourt, LeBron MyCourt de- take that lightly. When NBA 2K19 ters that fans like most comic book acters. The first installment of this movies, as it was a movie about a sign, and King’s Collection-Nike was previewed in August, people new shared universe is Venom, a LeBron apparel and footwear. saw it as a step forward in realistic Spider-Man villain without Spider- PG-13 movie starring Tom Hardy Man. None of these issues stopped In NBA 2K19, there is Take gameplay. Some other good feed- and directed by Robert Fleischer. Control with TakeOver, where play- back is that offense and defense were Venom however from grossing $80 Venom centers around Eddie Brock, million in its opening weekend at the ers can basically harness their My- made to make a more calculated a journalist whose body bonds with Player’s full basketball potential and authentic basketball simulation. domestic box office, making it the the alien symbiote, named Venom. highest grossing October movie of Before Brock bonds with Venom, all-time. With Venom performing so he is an investigative reporter who well at the box office, two big ques- investigates the Life Foundation, tions remain: will Venom ever cross- run by billionaire Carlton Drake over with Spider-Man and will the (Riz Ahmed). Driven by obsession, following movies be as successful? he takes confidential information from the e-mail of his fiance Anne Weying, who works for Drake, (Mi- chelle Williams). This leads to both him and Weying being fired from their respective jobs and the end of Brock and Weying’s relationship. Six months later, Dr. Dora Skirth (Jenny Slate) helps Brock break into a Life Foundation facility, where he learns that Drake has been conduct- ing experiments on the city’s poor by bonding them with alien creatures known as symbiotes. Brock, with help of Weying’s new boyfriend Dr. Dan Lewis (Reid Scott), discovers that he has bonded with the last re- maining symbiote, Venom. The pair form an alliance with each other un- til Brock learns that Venom is eating away at his organs, forcing Brock to use an MRI to separate himself from Venom. Separated from Ven- om, Brock gets captured by Drake and learns that Drake, being bonded with a symbiote named Riot, plans A , to acquire more symbiotes to cre- V. A, T H V. ate a generation of super-powered T 20 A E LB J (I C G NBA 2K19. (I C G I) humans. Weying bonds with Venom I) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13• 2018 E 5 Kanye West and Kid Cudi “SEE GHOSTS” tive R&B, art pop, neo-psychede- Cudi makes for a ridiculously hype The album closes up with a Kurt B: J B lia, and cloud rap along with hints track. Freeee (Ghost Town Pt. 2) Cobain sample in Cudi Montage Hip-hop’s heavyweights Kanye of grunge and rock mixed in. The takes a step back with from the last where the two discuss balancing hap- West and Kid Cudi collabed togeth- duo manges to create a dreamy and track with hard rock guitar, harmo- piness and the nature of violence. er to create the group KIDS SEE carefree vibe throughout the entire nizing between Kid Cudi and Kanye This album was full of dark un- GHOSTS. Kanye West, one of hip- project which entrances listeners West, and amazing vocal from Ty dertones, deep instrumentalss, hop’s most influential and figures of in a surreal experience. Both artists Dolla $ign. Reborn is one of the dreamy aesthetics, and clever lyr- all time, has recently been on a hot seem to bring out the best in each deeper albums of the record where ics. KIDS SEE GHOSTS proves to streak, helping produce and create other with Kanye West fully real- Kanye and Cudi rap about the recent be one of the best albums released many successful projects including izing Kid Cudi’s ideas on previous mental health struggles. Kids See this decade and shows that Kanye YE, Pusha-T’s Daytona, Nas’ Na- projects, and Kid Cudi fully utilizing Ghosts features more of Kid Cudi’s West and Kid Cudi still show great sir, and Teyana Taylor’s K.T.S.E. Kanye’s creative and experimental hypnotic humming and a verse from potential for quality music even as Kid Cudi, on the other hand, had side. Cudi performs some of the best Kanye about his drive for success. their careers begin to wind down. recently released Passion, Pain & singing he’s ever done on his with his Demon Slayin' and Speedin' Bul- iconic droning vocals while Kanye let 2 Heaven, the former receiving drops witty, cocky, and clever bars. overall mixed reviews and the lat- The album is also chock full of great ter being notoriously hailed as one features including Pusha-T, Louis of the worst albums in all of music. Prima, Ty Dolla $ign, and Yasiin Bey. The two have also gone through Despite its short 23 minute run lots of controversy over the past few time, KIDS SEE GHOSTS manages years with Kanye West recently be- to make the album feel a lot longer ing diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and feel more fleshed out. The open- and Kid Cudi checking himself into ing track, Feel the Love, kicks off rehab after an online rampage. The with deep verse by Pusha T accom- two had plans to make music with panied by Cudi’s energetic refrain “I each other since 2008, but thanks can still feel the love” and aggres- to many falling outs, and other is- sive gun imitations by Kanye. Fire sues no music ever materialized un- is a lowkey, uncomfortable feeling til now. Music critics and fans alike track that includes verses from both were excited to see what the odd Cudi and Kanye along with beautiful duo had in store for them. The duo humming and the use of woodwind utterly blew everyone’s expectations instruments. 4th Dimension is one away with their debut: a self-titled the more aggressive songs on the album named KIDS SEE GHOSTS. track which samples Louis Prima’s KIDS SEE GHOSTS is a remark- What Will Santa Claus Say. Featur- able album that fuses together pop ing hilariously quotable lines from T KIDS SEE GHOSTS J - rap, experimental hip-hop, alterna- Kanye, and dark, forceful lines from T M (I C G I) It’s the little things that matter B: S R depression and tries to keep it all a one could so extremely deceive ev- will continue to find success and will We are in an age when mental secret from his friends. And finally, eryone with just a convincing smile. continue to shed light on a delicate health becoming more and more there is Jon, who appears at first What makes A Million Little Things and yet important topic. If you are openly discussed in the public are- glance to have his life in order with a so genuine, though, is that it doesn’t fighting depression alone and don’t na, but it still can be an issue that wonderful family. But one day, with- try to simplify a concept as complex know what to do call the depres- is hard to bring up. On September out warning, Jon kills himself while as suicide. It allows the audience sion crisis hotline (855)-354-8128 26th, A Million Little Things aired at work, forcing everyone close to to be as confused as the characters or reach out to a teacher or coun- on ABC and started a dialogue on him to wonder why someone who and witness different realistic per- selor as soon as possible. Depres- a national scale. The ABC network seemed to have it all would do such a spectives presented by them. It also sion is real and tangible, and it can be series revolves around a tight group thing. This leaves the group of friends stresses the importance of friendship, fixed. Confiding is not surrendering. of friends, Gary, Eddie, Rome, and to examine what it means to live. along with unity and love, which in Jon. Gary is played by James Roday Suicide is a dreadful epidemic actuality is the main theme of the and is recovering from his battle with that kills roughly 50,000 people each show. A Million Little Things has breast cancer while spending most year, and it needs to be talked about. captivated audiences this fall set- of his time acting sarcastically and A Million Little Things dives into the ting all sorts of records. After only trying to make a joke out of every- difficult topic by tackling the most seven episodes, the show has re- thing. There’s Eddie, played by Da- complicated aspects of suicide while ally taken a strong position as a hit vid Giuntoli, who is in a toxic mar- drawing out the most necessary que- show on a nationwide network. The riage with no way out and constantly ries. The show guides viewers into show boasted gaining an increase T pondering over how someone who of 107% viewership after the initial (I struggles with his happiness. Rome, G I) who is played by Romany Malco, is a loves their family could put them airing of several episodes. It is the man who is struggling with his secret through such a tragedy or how some- hope of many fans that this show 6 N F The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 New ‘VP’ optimistic about the year ahead B M L eret, NJ, Mr. Fiore still identified as a “jack of all trades.”. The students at For the first twelve years that Saint Joseph School knew him as so Mr. Fiore has worked in the school, many different things and in so many he has built a solid reputation as different ways, from a teacher, to run- a jack of all trades - an Algebra II ning school plays and productions, and Sports Management teacher, as to youth minister, athletic director well as a reliable Peer Leadership and, not surprisingly, little league mentor and one of two very motiva- coach. Mr. Fiore revealed that it was tional girls’ varsity softball coaches. during that time that in addition to However, as the 2017 - 2018 school the degree he had earned in math- year came to a close, he decided to ematics at Monmouth University, trade in his lesson plans and class- he “had an itch” to go for a masters room for a clipboard and office - two in administration and supervision. of the many privileges of becoming He knew that it was a possibility the school’s newest vice principal. that he would not stay in the class- Always having felt the need to room forever, but that he might one attain a masters in administration day achieve his goal of being pro- and supervision even while work- moted to principal or vice principal. ing as a teacher, Mr. Fiore knew Now that he has reached that point M. F that one day he would step up as in his journey, he is excited not only (P C BGA P) vice principal. Little did he know by the private bathroom in his new that before last year would finish, office or to never have to grade pa- full swing, Mr. Fiore says goodbye would remember that even though he and upon returning for his thirteenth pers again, but to make the position to a busy summer. He appreciates the takes on a different title and role than year at the school, that transition his own. Knowing that he can always many memories of Wildwood, Cape last year, he is still just as eager to was fast-approaching. Though he rely on Sister Donna, Mr. Zeigler, May, Atlantic City, and Long Beach interact with the students who he ad- admits to missing the more relaxed, and Sister Cyndi for constant sup- Island with his family, but looks for- vises should, “Follow the rules. Keep day to day interaction he had with port and honest opinions when shar- ward to creating even more memo- working hard and doing the best in the students as a teacher, he genu- ing ideas, Mr. Fiore discloses that he ries during the school year, whether everything that you do, and it’ll be a inely believes that the sudden ca- is fully ready to embrace the job by it be at the Ahr Star Spaghetti Dinner great year.” It is the hope of all the reer change is a “dream come true.” improving upon whatever he can. or the Ahr Star Christmas Mass. Mr. students and faculty that Mr. Fiore At Saint Joseph School in Cart- With the 2018-2019 school year in Fiore only hopes that the community enjoys his new role and succeeds. New faces on the faculty Mr. Paul Nolan History Department & Alumni Development US History II Mr. Karl Zrno Western Civilization Tech Coordinator Room 219

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A L P S The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 T 7 Shakespeare meets the ‘90s B L G to”, says director Amy Kate Byrne, The 90’s are making a come- who worked the summer alongside back and the drama department producer, Lea Gossett, choreog- was on board when they presented rapher, Kevin McCarthy, and, of the Shakespeare comedy Much Ado course, the show’s cast and crew. About Nothing the weekend of Fri- The show is an inferno of de- day, September 14th. “I wanted to ception, accusing infidelity and do a theme this year that would be revolving around disguise and mis- fun and that everyone could relate taken identities. The show starts with their classic pre-show intro- ductions, which display the rela- tionships between each character so the audience gains a sense of C Mਕਃਈ A਄ਏ what they are about to watch. Bea- trice (senior Morgan Frazee) and In the scenes following, each ac- After asking what it was like to Benedick (senior Ethan Sepetjian) tor and actress plays their role with work with Byrne for her last show, have a “merry war” between each such sorrow and deep regret that both Gossett and McCarthy stated other that later grows to a love for the audience could feel the heavi- how the working aspect felt like any one another. Claudio (junior Cristian ness. Later on, Hero appears in other and it did not truly hit them Vozza) catches feelings for the cous- the show alive and well. She mar- until closing night. “It’s very diffi- in of Beatrice, Hero (junior Carolyn ries to Claudio, as does Beatrice cult to say goodbye to a dear friend Foley) and they plan to marry until with Benedick, and Don John is whom I love like a sister, but she’ll Don John (junior Sarah Shanahan) stopped and captured. The show be back in one way or another. So brews accusations of Hero cheating. comes to a close with a montage it isn’t saying goodbye, it’s see you T P’ - To gain Claudio’s remorse and a of iconic 90’s songs followed with later.” says Gossett. The Drama De- B C sense of truth, Hero fakes her death. diverse, impressive choreography. partment wishes Ms. Byrne the best. A night of fun and frights at ‘Spook-a-Rama’ B J B the murderer is, and they come across is off, his wife is completely oblivi- cording to a tracking device planted “Spook-a-rama is where I started some odd characters along the way. ous. The butcher and the goons (ju- on them, the murderer is in the house in the drama department last year, The next show, “Left Hanging”, nior Cristian Vozza and sophomores and it is up to a horror movie ob- so I’m really excited we’re doing revolves around a group of high Joey Valenzuela and Anthony Cac- sessed, wannabe detective (fresh- it again this year. I’m so pleased school kids practicing for a spook chione) take it into their own hands man Jennifer Rihacek) to solve with how well the show grew along house for charity. The kids all tease to try to keep the husband quiet. In this mystery, but due to her lack of with how the cast and crew bond- Delia (sophomore Anna Caruso) the end, the wife is still clueless and experience, the accusations lead ed together!” said senior Lauren until they discover throughout the left with the special “Kev-Burger” her and her friends to their doom. Garda. The Drama Spook-A-Rama, scene that the mansion they are and a butcher’s knife held above her. This year’s night of acts was or Night of One Acts, is a favorite planning to have it in is haunted. “It’s You” revolves around a nothing less of amazing. Bravo to among the school community. This The ghost (freshman Nick Lieggi) couple of partying teenagers that the cast, crew, and directors for such year, the show is a relatable com- starts to freeze all of them except get interrupted by the anonymous an amazing show, and the Bishop edy dealing with topics of today Delia. The only way to have them “Brillmore Strangler”, who strangles Ahr community cannot wait to with a spooky twist. The two direc- set free is if she tells the truth as to his victims with a garden hose. Ac- see what is in store for the future! tors of the show, Vincenzo Dama why they are there, which is only and Ian DiGuillo, are both alumni so she can get into a good college. working Spookarama as their first “The True Meaning of Hallow- show, and definitely leaving a strong een” is about a man, Jonas (junior first impression while doing it. Justin Braine), and a boy (freshman The show opens up with three kids Josh Pierra) who get in a dispute in the house alone on a stormy night. over the boy’s Halloween costume. Dennis (freshman Patrick Ponik), the Jonas believes that the boy’s cos- quite peculiar one, tells the two five tume is underwhelming and unde- haunting tales that are later seen to serving of candy. Little does Jonas be true. He starts with “Employees know that the boy is actually a full Must Wash Hands Before Murder”, grown man who is also his co-work- which is a low-quality fast food es- er dressed as a teenager. tablishment consisting of employees Next, “Kev-Burger” pictures who are not the brightest. A surprise a married couple (freshmen Nick health inspection leads to the dis- Lieggi & Gianna Vayneburg) go- covery of the death of the manager, ing out to eat at a burger restaurant, Torok (freshman David Irrizary). It but there is something off about the is up to the health inspector (junior “butcher” (junior Daniel Devitt) and M S--R . Lauren Stoll) and her intern (sopho- the meat delivery. Though the hus- (A BGA P) more Jaren Buliyat) to find out who band tries to express that something

8 F The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 GGobbleobble AAroround the Globe W A , , C, J, C, L T THE FIRST THANKSGIVING By: Sebastien Perez north of their intended destination at colonists moved ashore, where they In September 1620, a small ship the mouth of the Hudson River). One received an surprising visit from an called the Mayflower left Plym- month later, the Mayflower crossed Abenaki Indian who greeted them outh, England, carrying 102 passen- Massachusetts Bay where the Pil- in English. A few days later, he re- gers, including religious separatists grims began to settle. Throughout turned with another Native Ameri- T - searching for a new home where that first brutal winter, most of the can, Squanto. Together they taught . they could freely practice their faith colonists stayed on board the ship, the Pilgrims how to pick out corn, and English citizens lured by the where they suffered from exposure, extract sap from maple trees, catch promise of prosperity and land own- and outbreaks of contagious disease. fish in the rivers, and avoid poison- GERMANY ership in the New World. After a Only half of the Mayflower’s ous foods and plants. He also helped By: Megan Lim dangerous and uncomfortable cross- original passengers and crew lived the settlers create an alliance with ing that lasted 66 days, they dropped to see their first New England the Wampanoag (a local tribe).This All across the country, Americans anchor near the tip of Cape Cod (far spring. In March, the remaining was the beginning of Thanksgiving. are preparing to roast their turkeys for Thanksgiving, but people in Ger- many have already roasted theirs for Erntedank. Erntedank, literally translating to “harvest thanksgiving festival,” is Germany’s equivalent to America’s Thanksgiving. Though it is not necessarily celebrated by ev- eryone across the nation or as large- scale as Thanksgiving in America, it is a holiday still well known for being a time to give thanks for a success- ful harvest. The date of celebration tends to vary, but it typically oc- curs on the first Sunday of October; this year it fell on October 7, 2018. The usual celebration begins with a church service that includes a ser- mon and choral singing, especially to “Nun Danket alle Gott” (“Now Thank We All Our God”), a famous song in Germany. Following the ser- vice is a procession in which the harvest queen’s crown, or erntekro- ne, made of grain ears, flowers, and ribbons, is presented to the public eye. The procession continues with dancing to a variety of music, and of course, eating food. Aside from tur- key, goose is also a common favor- ite, as well as Masthühnchen - chick- en bred to be fatter so that they are meatier and better for cosumption. After another evening service, those celebrating look forward to Laternenumzug, a lantern parade commemorating Saint Martin, a Ger- man soldier that once took the coat off his back to give to a homeless man. The enjoyable, but long day is then capped off with fireworks. The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 F 9 Gobble Aroundnd thethe GlobeGlobe P N A, , . A , G- , . CHINA CANADA By: Lauren Garda By: Kristel Rambaud In Canada, they celebrate Thanks- Like a few other countries, China America’s neighbor to the north giving on the second Monday of is catching onto American holi- celebrates Thanksgiving too, for- October. It is not as big of a cel- days and traditions and is starting mally called Jour de l’Action de ebration, as it is an optional holiday. to celebrate Thanksgiving. They grace. It may surprise some to hear, Another big difference is that there call it Gan’en Jie which translates but Canadians reportedly celebrated is no big shopping holiday that oc- to “thanks for grace holiday.” For- Thanksgiving about 40 years before curs around their Thanksgiving like eigners in China may hear people Americans. The first Thanksgiving in America. While there are differ- say “thank you” to one another and in Canada occurred in 1578 when ex- ences between how the countries give and receive small gifts. It is plorer Martin Frobisher and his crew celebrate Thanksgiving, there are mainly celebrated by Canadians and had a disastrous landing in America. still some similarities: they both After landing, the crew’s minis- watch football (though Canadi- Americans in China and has gotten TT: A popular among Christians and the ter, Robert Wolfall, gave a sermon ans watch the Canadian Football CC .. about thanking God for their safety. League) and their food are similar. youth. Some Chinese Christians RR: A -- know of Thanksgiving as a holiday for the early settlers in America and LL.. as a time for thanking God for all BB: -- of His blessings. Churches started -- adopting Thanksgiving as a special .. day of giving thanks, when people ( have a special meal and pray to- )) gether. Others who celebrate it, though, think of turkey, the pilgrims and the Native Americans, and a sailing ship because that is all that they were educated with. Pick- ing up on this American holiday, Chinese people think of Thanks- giving as a time to have a West- ern meal, thanking family, friends, LIBERIA workmates, and teachers or bosses. By: Micah Kelly Thanksgiving; it was imported from the States. Liberians celebrate Liberia is a county on the West Thanksgiving on the first Thursday African coast with Monrovia as its in November. On this day, they give JAPAN capital. Liberia declared their inde- thanks for freedom and the found- pendence on July 26, 1847. In their ing of their country. The main meals culture when they get married the they eat are roasted chicken, mashed By: Gianna Strazzulla official after WWII in 1948. All wife is supposed to move in with the cassavas, and green bean casserole. The Pilgrims may not have landed around the country people partake in husband and his family. It is possible Mashed cassava is a starchy food in Japan, but on November 23 the organized celebrations and festivities for the husband to have more than that is made from a root that comes Japanese still have something to be commemorating the environment, one wife at a time. There are many from tapioca. Liberians also love to thankful for. Kinrokansha, or Labor peace, and human rights. School diseases that affect the population in dance, sing, and have a good time Thankgiving Day, is dedicated to children even make “thank you” Liberia. It is said that illnesses and on this day. On Thanksgiving, they celebrating autumn and being thank- cards and gifts for the workforce. It deaths are caused by the evil inten- pack into churches and other places ful for labor workers who do their could be said that Japan’s Thanks- tions of other people. There are six- to worship. Thanksgiving in Libe- jobs well. Dating back to as early as giving is similar to America’s Labor teen Liberian tribes that all speak ria isn’t like it is in America. Libe- November 678 A.D., Labor Thanks- Day. Both holidays recognize their different languages. The women rians don’t call it “Turkey Day” or giving Day was originally a Rice nation’s workforce and the contribu- hold very strong roles in the tribal “Family Day”. It is simply a day to Harvest Festival called Niiname-sai. tions they have made to strengthen life. The religion Liberians practice focus on thanking God for every- Traditions say that each year the em- their countries. However, while is Christianity. A big food source that thing He has done. Thanksgiving is peror himself would offer the fresh Thanksgiving feasts are traditional Liberians use is rice, which is eaten at a day where Liberians just sit back harvest to the gods and then taste the to Americans, the Japanese workers least twice a day along with cassava. and think about all the great op- rice. This modern holiday became celebrate the ‘fruits’ of their labors. Liberia didn’t always celebrate portunities they have been given. 10 S N The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 Ahr marching band is ‘Irresistible’ B L G and flag captain, senior Cara Ma- In high school, one thing every koski. They incorporated many of student should at least do once is go their classic flag moves into the cho- to a football game and cheer for their reography, along with a catchy, fun home team, but what group of kids 50’s style dance break in the middle has the power to clear off the whole of “Uma Thurman.” “The qualities field to perform pump up songs with that impress me the most about our twirling flags and rifles and impres- band are their leadership and their sive choreography? The marching dedication. I see amazing leader- band and colorguard put on quite ship qualities in ALL of our juniors the show this season with their Fall and seniors, and they made their Out Boy theme, which consisted of school very proud this year,” says a few of the band’s anthems such as Mr Cullinan, the music teacher and “Irresistible”, “Uma Thurman”, and the choir, band, and marching band “Centuries.” Band leaders include director. The Marching Trojans have seniors Trisha Ponik, Kyle Heyman, been voted GMC’s best marching Shakthi Boobalan, and Lauren Bo- band on mycentraljersey.com with navitacola, who worked vigorously a landslide victory, along with going with the rest of the marching band to the USBANDS New Jersey State F L R: K E K C on keeping track of their rhythm and Championship for the first time. The . (I L P) beats. The color guard team was led band will be featured in an upcom- by rifle captain, junior Katie Chan, ing article on mycentraljersey.com Saving lives one pint at a time B: Y C, R L, history, the Blood Drive has been is that all visitors must be at least 16 was transfused, and received a gift Y L, J Z held for 25 years. When asked about years of age and weigh 110 pounds in appreciation for the generosity! his thoughts on the blood drive, Mr. or more. The participants included Our school has been planning and The Blood Drive, which took John Roche, National Honor Soci- BGA students, teachers, families, 12 preparing for the October event since place at Bishop George Ahr High ety Advisor and event moderator, NHS student volunteers who served April 2018. Thus, it is evident that School on October 27th, was primar- shared, “The most important thing is as event coordinators, donors from the dedication and advance prepara- ily about donating blood for those helping people.” The goal was gath- the outside community, NJ Blood tion in the months leading up to the in need. New Jersey is currently ering at least 80 pints of blood to Services, and a certified nurse. Con- Blood Drive are vital to its success in experiencing a blood shortage and help as many people as possible. The tributors donated their blood, and the end. If you did not have a chance members of the community rallied purpose of the Blood Drive is to alle- BGA was in charge of collecting and to take part this time, there will be together to help. It was a significant viate the blood shortage so that more transporting it in order to ensure safe- additional opportunities to partici- event for both BGA and the outside patients may be helped or saved. ty and wellness. Each person who pate. This life-saving activity will community because donating blood The need is so great that the donated donated 1 pint of blood helped save also occur on November 30th or next is a reflection of our love and con- blood is utilized within one week. the lives of 3 recipients. They were spring on April 11th. Blood drives nection to society. In BGA’s 50-year The eligibility criteria for donors notified via alert when the blood show that anyone can save lives. Satoma Presents the Question of the Quarter ARE WE ALONE IN SPACE? The Satoma Newsmagazine • Tuesday • November 13 • 2018 S N 11 Wobble into ‘WABA’ B: M L and heartwarming realizations; they ranged from tales about chas- Kicking off the 2018 - 2019 ing after school buses to running school year with what is easily one races. The infamous rain game and of the school’s favorite events, the alphabet game followed, emphasiz- faculty and upperclassmen held their ing what the school community can signature WABA (We Ahr Bishop accomplish when working together. Ahr) Day extravaganza on Septem- From there, the students split into ber 14th. Coming together to give separate groups-either going back to the class of ‘22 a warm welcome, a classroom, the Little Theatre, or each person played a special role in participating in the scavenger hunt. the day, whether it was by accom- Many of the students followed a panying and guiding a freshman, schedule that first directed them to leading activities in the classroom, the Little Theatre where they were or jamming out in the Little Theatre. shown a thorough presentation put The day started when the fresh- together by the student council. The men each went to their respective presentation gave a clear insight as T WABA . (I homerooms where they were then to where every room was located, BGA P) led through a series of icebreakers. what can be expected to be seen in By putting fun twists on classic ac- said rooms, as well as important, activities. Similar to the homeroom The pair had to use given clues that tivities such as “Never Have I Ever” useful features in the school to be icebreakers, the various classroom directed them to a certain class- and the “Alphabet Name Game,” aware of. A quiz was included in activities were carefully chosen to room where they would then find a everyone knew each other’s names the presentation, encouraging the help the freshmen not only learn QR code that revealed a letter when and a little more about each other freshmen to be interactive and re- more about each other as they work scanned. The prize for solving the by the end of the homeroom session. call information about the layout together, but to allow themselves to puzzle was being able to grab a snack Moving from homerooms to the of the school. Afterwards, Mr. Cul- enjoy and be comfortable with one and drink in the cafetera while relax- gym, the freshmen were greeted linan, along with a few members of another. Even the upperclassmen ing and talking to other classmates. by an uproar of the upperclassmen the band and chorus, kept the en- volunteers let loose as they joined Ending the day off the same way cheering them on as they filed in. ergy flowing by leading the group in on games such as “Telephone it started, all the students made their The initial energy began with an in singing a few of the school’s Charades” and “Get Off the Bus.” way back into the gym where the enthusiastic prayer to officially set favorite anthems, including “Big Putting what they learned from the teachers led their renowned “Faculty things in motion, showing the un- House,” “We Are One Body,” “Yes presentation about the school’s lay- Cheer,” which included Mr. McCar- derclassmen just how much school Lord,” and “Trading My Sorrows.” out and location of important rooms thy’s famous split. As always, the spirit the community has. As a way Once their session in the little to use, the students also got to partic- students and faculty joined together to comfort the freshman, brave vol- theatre was finished, the freshmen ipate in a scavenger hunt throughout in a final closing prayer and chant. It unteers shared not only stories of and their guides then made their the whole school. The hunt consisted was a wonderful day to welcome the their own embarrassing high school way to their designated classroom, of the freshmen and their guides freshmen class into the community moments, but also inspirational ready to participate in even more working together to solve a riddle. and is a great way to start the year! Homecoming:a night to remember B: A P the stands, he “parted the red sea” On Friday, October 12, students, by walking through the stands, faculty, and alumni attended the an- splitting the student section. Other nual Homecoming football game. cheers were shouted throughout the The festivities were in full swing game, as the cheerleaders performed before the game even began, with several stunts and jump sequences. the announcing of the Homecom- At halftime, the marching band ing Court. Each pair walked across and colorguard took to the fi eld to the football fi eld to the music of the perform their fi eld show. The songs marching band and were surrounded the band played consisted of “Ir- by the cheerleaders. The freshman resistible,” “Centuries,” and “Uma winners Scott Lentz and Armanii Thurman,” all originally sung by Agarwala were announced fi rst, fol- Fall Out Boy. The color guard per- lowed by the sophomore prince Pat- formed their routine while the band rick Abd and princess Karina Diaz. played, encouraged by applause Junior class winners were Frank Co- from the stands. Additionally at lavolpe and Carly Petela. Lastly, the T 2018 H C, , halftime all Fall senior athletes senior court was announced: Jalen . (I were recognized and walked with Buliyat and Bethany Barber, Nicho- L P) members of their families down las Rhodes and Caitlin Guntner, After the winners were an- game with a fi nal score of 14-10. the track to recognize their hard- Kyle Orta and Samantha Pignatel- nounced, the Trojans took the The loss did not damper the work this season. The Homecom- lo, and fi nally Jacob Domingo and fi eld to play against the J.P. Ste- mood of the fans in the stands, who ing game was full of festivities and Colleen Cronin. The Homecoming vens Hawks. Jalen Brooks scored were all clad in red. Ryan Breyta, school spirit, making it a wonderful King and Queen for this year were a touchdown for the Trojans, but the Student Council Athletic Chair, night for all of the parents, students, William Barlow and Britney Rafols. unfortunately the Hawks won the was dressed as Moses. To excite alumni, and faculty in attendance! 12 N The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 16 • 2018 Keeping up with the White House B: G J all Americans to “educate” them- Last, but certainly not least, for- active before, but as elections contin- Recently, the Midterm Elections selves on who is running in their mer President Barack Obama and ue to become more and more popular, have covered a large portion of the state and to “vote based on who television host, author, and pod- there could yet be more involvement. news cycle and have dominated many most clearly represents your values.” cast producer Oprah Winfrey were As we move closer to the 2020 elec- aspects of American life. This year’s Staying in the musical realm, hot on the campaign trail, speaking tion, it will be interesting to see what midterm elections saw historic num- recently another outspoken voice on behalf of a number of different figures become involved in politics. bers turn out to vote in a number of in politics has been Kanye West. Democratic candidates. President Donald Trump may certainly be different and important races across “Yeezy,” as he is known to fans, has Obama traversed across the country credited with bringing about a new the country. With all of this hype and been a vocal supporter of President with a message to all voters: “Don’t era of politics in which all people attention surrounding the election, a Donald Trump from very early on. boo, vote.” Obama first began us- feel they have a right to speak out. number of celebrities took the oppor- On October 11th, West visited the ing this message immediately after tunity to become politically active. Oval Office as a guest of President the 2016 election. He took to the One prominent figure who, un- Trump and Trump’s son-in-law, Jar- streets to continue expressing the til recently, was not vocal in the ed Kushner. West made headlines need for voters to be active in their political arena is Taylor Swift. For for this visit when he told the Presi- country and to not settle for the cur- a large portion of her career, the dent about new ideas for Air Force rent situation if they were not satis- “Reputation” singer/songwriter had One, the President’s personal plane, fied. Oprah Winfrey stepped into the not openly voiced her feelings about and when he shared that wearing the spotlight for her comments in Geor- the political situation of the country. iconic “Make America Great Again” gia when she pledged her support That changed on October 7th when hat helped him to “feel like Super- for Democratic candidate for Gov- Swift posted her support for Demo- man.” West also expressed during ernor, Stacey Abrams. Winfrey ral- crats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper, his visit how it was necessary for lied in front of Georgia voters with W P who ran for governor and House of all Americans to focus on the pres- a message to show up to the polls T Representatives respectively. In her ent and to not get caught up in what to achieve the results they want. W H. (I post, Swift expressed the need for the future could potentially hold. Celebrities have been politically G I) Satoma's 2018 sports rundown B: J S ful football well into the new year. ure out the future of Jimmy Butler. distance. In gymnastics, American Today, it is very difficult to keep Shifting gears slightly, the Na- Major League Baseball’s season Simone Biles won the gold medal for up with everything that is happen- tional Basketball Association’s sea- came to a close by crowning the her floor routine and bronze on the ing in our own personal lives, yet son kicked off on Tuesday, October Boston Red Sox the Champions of beam at the gymnastics world cham- alone the world. One area that many 16th. Although the season lasts for the World. The Red Sox, who had a pionships in Qatar. Biles becomes people cannot stay ahead in is the eighty-two games, there are some record-setting regular season, had a the first woman in thirty years to win world of sports. With so many differ- surprising storylines early on. The dominant postseason, easily skirting a medal in every event at the gym- ent sports and so many popular ath- Houston Rockets, who many people by the New York Yankees and Hous- nastics world championships. Amer- letes, it is hard to keep it all straight. thought would be the best chance of ton Astros on their way to a World icans only have to wait until Tokyo Let’s take a look at some of the big- dethroning the Warriors, currently Series against a perennial contender, 2020 to see Biles challenge for even gest sports stories of the past couple look lost and lack the same energy the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red more glory and notoriety. Finally, of weeks from around the world. as last year. In addition, the LeBron Sox completely outmatched their in Ultimate Fighting Championship Midway through the season, the in Los Angeles honeymoon may be National League opponents on their (UFC) heavyweight Daniel Cormier National Football League has some coming to an end much sooner than way to their fourth World Series title defeated Derrick Lewis on Satur- interesting story lines from Kan- most people anticipated. The Lakers of the new millenium. Going into day, November 3rd. Cormier won sas City and Los Angeles. Patrick are currently 4-6 (at time of writ- the offseason, the two major stories through a submission of Lewis in Mahomes has been dominating the ing) and don’t seem to have much that will dominate the headlines the 2nd round of the fight and landed league for the Kansas City Chiefs, rhythm, but it would be foolish to center around who all-stars Bryce 76% of his punches for the bout. who currently sit atop the AFC West. write off any team that has LeBron Harper and Manny Machado will Through nine games this season, James as part of its starting lineup. In sign with going into the 2019 sea- Mahomes has completed just over the Eastern Conference, the surprise son. Many believe the Yankees will 66% of his passes with twenty-nine team is the Toronto Raptors. The be looking to swoop in to add Harper touchdowns and only seven inter- Raptors were a curious team coming to an already explosive squad, but ceptions. Fantasy football owners into the season with the acquisition the Yankees are certainly not alone will be thrilled with his output and of Kawhi Leonard. So far, Toronto in their pursuit of the 26-year-old. expect big things from this young has proven that they are ready to To round off this sports update, stud moving forward. Another sur- prove every critic wrong, but time let’s look at a number of storylines prise team of the season is the Los will tell if the Raptors will once from some sports readers may not Angeles Rams. The Rams have a again implode in the playoffs. Other follow on a consistent basis. In soc- young team that is currently per- teams looking to answer some ques- cer, the beginning of Cristiano Ron- forming much better than originally tions at this early point in the season aldo’s time with Juventus has shown anticipated. The Rams are currently include the Boston Celtics, who have why so many teams coveted the 8-1 and are dominating an NFC Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward global icon during this past summer. S B West, which lacks any strong threat. back in the lineup and fully healthy; Ronaldo’s side sit atop Serie A with With quarterback Jared Goff and Paul George and the Oklahoma City an impressive thirty-one points from W C running back Todd Gurley II, the Thunder; and the Minnesota Tim- eleven matches with only Internazio- Q.(I Rams expect to be playing meaning- berwolves, who still have to fig- nale Milan within any sort of striking G I) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 16 • 2018 S 13 ssportsports SSpotlightpotlight Name: Upasna Name: Anthony Name: Temitayo Parikh Gambotto Agbabiaka

Nickname: Pas, Nickname: Ant Nickname: Big Fob Passie Sport: Soccer (13 Sport: Football (2 Sport: Gymnastics Years) Years) (15 Years) Pump Up Song: Pump Up Song: Pump Up Song: "My "Started from the "Long Time" -Lil' Way (Jersey Club Remix)" -Fetty Wap Bottom" -Drake Tjay Feat. Drake Pre-Game Snack: Scooby Snacks Pre-Game Snack: Scooby Snacks and Pre-Game Snack: Bagels Arizona Iced Tea Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike

Name:Jalen Buliyat Name:Brianna Name: Alyssa Sierra Wright Nickname: JB, Nickname: Lyss Booliyat, J Bulls Nickname: Bri, Bri-Z Sport: Tennis Sport: Cross Country (4 Years) Sport: Cheerleading Pump Up Song: "Mo (6 Years) Bamba" -Shek Wes Pump Up Song: "4th Dimension" -KIDS Pump Up Song: Pre-Game Snack: SEE GHOSTS "Bring 'Em Out" -T.I. Granola Bar and Fruit

Pre-Game Snack: Nature Valley Bar and Pre-Game Snack: Gummy Worms and Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike a Banana Pretzels

Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike

Name: Caroline Name: Morgan Name: Emily Trevino Maguire Abrams

Nickname: CJ, Ceej Nickname: Morg, Nickname: Emily Morgy, Morgs Sport: Volleyball (10 Sport: Cross Country Years) Sport: Soccer (13 (4 Years) Years) Pump Up Song: "Lu- Pump Up Song: cid Dreams" -Juice Pump Up Song: "Tsunami" -DeStorm WRLD "The Way Life Goes" -Lil' Uzi Vert Pre-Game Snack: Pretzels Pre-Game Snack: Hot Chocolate, Oreos, Pre-Game Snack: Plum, Orange Juice, and Milk and Clif Bar Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike

Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike Favorite Athletic Brand: Nike Information Compiled by Julia Kebuladze 14 S The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 16 • 2018

Running towards victory Bringing it on! These girls are varying levels of experience. Run- B: G S ners begin to train in July, but there Coming off of a successful sea- “goal-den” are no cuts. Everyone who is inter- son, the BGA cheerleaders are ready ested in trying it out has an oppor- to ‘bring it on’ yet again. After hav- tunity to and can work with coach ing tryouts last May, the Varsity and Timothy Miller to reach their full JV along with the help of coaches potential. There are three teams, as Jordyn Muller, Christine Chaney, there is with most school sports; and Casey Walker worked all sum- freshman, JV, and varsity. To make mer to prepare for this season. This varsity, a runner from any grade, year there are three teams: Varsity must have one of the top seven All-Music, Varsity Non-Tumble, and fastest times. The remaining non- JV. These teams include freshmen, freshman girls are put on JV, and the sophomore, juniors, and seniors. freshman on their designated team. With their first competition, This year's team took home sever- Greater Middlesex County (GMC), E A al metals across their five meets. The . (I C on October 28 and cheering at foot- girls had a great season and made T U L P) ball games, these girls are on the . (I BGA proud. Sophomore Yamylka “GO, GO,GO!” Senior Brianna C L P- Pichard, who has been participat- B: C M Wright had this to say about Friday ) ing in the sport for two years now nights,“I like cheering at football said, “Cross country wasn’t what I B: F M- With their season coming to games because it is one of the best expected it to be, but I love running M a close, it is safe to say that this ways to show school spirit and sup- because of all the strength it gives year’s girls cross country team has port our team.” However, when the While fall tends to bring to mind me. I love my team and seeing them made quite a name for itself. Start- girls aren’t cheering on the players, the picture of football games un- every day at practice no matter what ing with training in July, and lead- they are tirelessly working at prac- der Friday night lights, there is an- and having them by my side on the ing up to GMC’S on November tice. Their competition season starts other sport that is working before starting line at every meet.” Run- 10th, the girls have all truly stepped in January and runs until March. the lights even turn on. The girls’ ning cross country was an outlet for up to the plate and shown that they “We’ve been working very hard Varsity and JV soccer teams, led many of the other girls as well. It are a force to be reckoned with. on our routines for months so I am by Coach Matt, Coach Alana, and helped them to not only become bet- When it comes to playing a hopeful that the upcoming competi- Coach Penny, began working in June ter at the sport that they love, but to school sport, cross country is an tion season will be a huge success. and have been practicing every day also join a family as well as a team. excellent option for students with As long as we as a team keep up the since August to improve themselves hard work we have a great shot at individually and as a team with the winning it all,” said Brianna Wright. goal of successful seasons. The hard Brianna’s predictions seem to be work has paid off. The girls Varsity We’ll meet you a real possibility considering the team, after a few tough losses early amazing season the team had last in the season, picked up momentum at year: both teams ranked top three in and have worked hard to achieve a all local competitions and states and strong record. The team is led by Se- won National titles. Senior Emily nior co-Captains Sachi Negri, Julia the finish line Fedor had this to say about her team; Viviano, Morgan Maguire, and Em- B: O R The Senior runners are Rohan “Nothing beats hitting your routine ily Dietzel, as well as Senior Shay The BGA boys cross country Tonk, Arjun Patel, Jalen Buliyat, with your best friends. I wouldn’t Cartella, who have helped guide the team has worked hard this year train- Sean Baelis, Arnav Bhavsar, and want to the take floor with any team to success. Senior co-captain ing with their coach, Scott Runkle. Nico Federico. The two Senior other groups of girls my last year.” Emily Dietzel said, “I couldn’t have The results of their meets have captains are Rohan Tonk and Arjun asked for a better Senior year or a shown their dedication. They ran Patel, who led the team to a win by better group of girls to play soccer against all seven of the teams in their great examples. The top runners with. I am going to miss our time to- their Blue Division, gaining wins for each grade are as follows: Senior gether. It has been a great year.” But against Wardlaw, Highland Park, Rohan Tonk, who is the number one the season isn’t over yet. The girls South River, and East Brunswick runner on the team, Junior Kishan have worked exceptionally hard to Vocational Technical High School. Patel, Sophomore Chris O’Connell, gain strong seeds for the GMC and The team also ran in two Invi- and Freshman Scott Lentz. the State Tournament. The girls tational Meets: Shore Coaches When asked how he encour- finished the season with an excep- Invitational at Holmdel Park and aged his team before a race, Coach tional performance against peren- Bernie Magee Class Invitational at Runkel said, ”We are always look- nial powerhouse Bishop Eustace. Greystone Park. A number of the run- ing to improve ourselves in each The girl’s JV team has also ners ran their personal bests for this practice and race we run. Our goal had an amazing season. The JV year, and are all looking to improve is to be at our absolute best by the team is led by captains Danielle themselves throughout the season. end of our season when perfor- Renda, Victoria Leinhard, and Ka- Following the legacy last year's mances count the most.”The Boys tie Iko, who have helped guide the seniors left behind, Rohan Tonk Cross Country GMCs were held T V team in continuing the undefeat- “H!” C and Kishan Patel had exceptional on October 20th at Thompson ed record achieved by last year’s Park. The boys had a great season . (I C- team. The JV team hopes to carry performances. Chris O’Connell, the BGA P) third top runner, also had good runs. and hope to do better next year. their success into the JV GMC’s. The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 16 • 2018 S 15 What is all the racket about? Can you dig it? B: L G ren and especially to Isabella, who B: M K points, 18 kills, seven assists and 53 has the toughest job as first singles The girls volleyball team aced digs. On Wednesday October, 17, The girls’ varsity tennis team re- and has performed extremely well.” it this season. With the team led by the girls varsity volleyball team de- ally did swing into action this fall senior co-captains Jayda Ledford, feated Roselle Catholic in two sets. season. The lineup includes first Allison Vandemark, and Caroline Senior Saadia Daoud had 5 service singles, senior Isabella DeMesa, sec- Trevino, the girls were determined points and two digs. Ledford had ond singles, senior Johanna Lu, third for a great season. Jayda Ledford four service points and five kills. singles, senior Lauren Garda, first has three digs, Allison Vandemark Trevino had 11 kills and eight ser- doubles, seniors Alyssa Sierra and has five aces, eight service points, vice points and Vandemark had six Aryana Dehgan, and second doubles, one kill, and 22 digs and Caroline service points. The girls will be los- junior Sarah Girod and senior Jazmin Trevino has five aces, 11 service ing four seniors who will truly be Genao. Though they switched divi- points, six kills, and 13 digs. The missed between their great personal- sions, co-captains DeMesa and Sier- overall status is 13 aces, 30 service ities and their love for what they do. ra led the team through every match. Veteran Coach Al Mohromann said, “I’m very pleased with the ten- nis team this year. We’ve had the Keep grinding most successful season that we’ve B: S P forward and can rely on their fans had in a long time, the girls end- for support and motivation through- Throughout the offseason, the boys out the entire season. The Trojans ing with winning records. We will varsity football team worked relent- probably finish third place in our will look to build off their successes lessly to have a strong season. They this season and continue to grow. division, which is far better than made strides from last year, finishing we’ve ever gotten in recent years. with an overall record of 4-6 and a The downside is that of our seven conference record of 3-2. This year, varsity players, six will be graduat- I DM the Trojans’ quarterback was junior ing, so next year will certainly be ( Alejandro Santiago. He was aided in a rebuilding year. I would love to C L P- the back field by senior running backs ) give a shoutout to Johanna, Lau- Jalen Brooks and Kyle Orta. Helping on the defensive side were seniors Joshua Perez and Darryl Dorah. During the season, the Trojans Vaulting to the top! showed nothing but hard work and son, achieving their 4th con- aggression towards all the teams they secutive undefeated season. played against this year. The team They won the Greater Middle- had strong performances against sex County (GMC) champion- Metuchen and Dunellen. Every ship for their 4th consecutive year, player in their own way stood out tre- K O . (I making it the school’s 19th over- mendously, either defensively or of- fensively. The Trojans led by Coach C L P- all GMC victory. At GMCs, the ) team scored 112.175 out of 200. Joseph Vigilante have talent moving The victory was also dedicated to injured senior, Sarah Adlassnig. Senior Ariyana Agarwala won One team, one goal the all-around title at GMCs with B: S P Nick Verendia, Isaiah Salazaar, Ry- 38.75 points. This marked Agar- lan Kriokorian, and Julian Napoli. wala’s fourth consecutive all-around The Boys Soccer team entered the Although the season had some title, an accomplishment which season looking to build a new iden- challenges, the boys ended on an ex- may be the first in GMC history. tity and to redevelop the program’s ceptionally positive note. The boys Senior Skylar Davisson also culture. Division changes during the last game against Middlesex Acade- placed 4th all-around, achieving a off-season saw the Trojans moved my saw the boys win by a convincing score of 37.7. Fellow senior Upasna into the Greater Middlesex Confer- 5-2 margin. Goals were scored by Parikh and the underclassmen also ence Gold Division staring down pe- seniors Will Barlow Anthony Gam- contributed to the team’s victory. rennial powerhouse opponents Ward- botto, and Ryan Loftus, as well as In the words of Davisson, law-Hartridge and Highland Park. one by sophomore Isaisah Salazar. In “My team works well together. Senior leaders and captains, addition to winning their final game We’re in the gym almost every- John Loftus and Anthony Gam- of the season, senior Anthony Gam- A A day bonding. We have great team botto, led the team in a number of botto and junior Nicholas Verendia . (I C spirit that I don’t see in these close matches, including a thrill- were named to the Greater Middlesex BGA P) other teams we compete against.” ing victory over Timothy Chris- Conference All-Gold Division team. B: K R It is this team’s bond, spirit, tian and close losses against South This honor names them as part of the and hard work that makes them Amboy, Middlesex, and Highland top performers from their division To the surprise of no one, such a force to be reckoned with Park. Though the team experienced for the year and recognizes the abil- the gymnastics team once again and led them to yet another state some rough patches, there were ity they have. Overall, the boys team had an outstanding season. championship. The girls now glimpses of hope through young tal- continues to develop and grow with They finished 6-0 on the sea- hold a record fifteen state titles. ent across the field with players like hopes towards a bright future ahead. 16 ADS The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 16 • 2018