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Volume 63, Issue 3 St. Teresaʼs Academyʼs The Dart December 11, 2003 Local malls compete for Santa’s time Kathryn Fitzsimmons and Search was Oak Park Mall, lo- Megan Kelly cated at 95th and Quivera. After Staff Writers a bit of searching, we found You better watch out, you better Santa’s wonderland shoved into not cry, you better not pout, I’m tell- a corner outside the fi rst fl oor ing you why, Santa Claus is coming entrance of the Jones Store. The to town…and you can visit him at small corner was fi lled with trees, a number of local malls. But be- snow and friendly arctic animals. lieve it or not, Mr. Kringle hasn’t Penguins could be seen roasting always hopped on the sleigh to marshmallows over a faux fi re make stops at malls across the and fuzzy polar bears frolicked in country. the snow. Up until the mid 1840s, Santa Santa sat beneath a winter Claus spent all of his time up landscape, posing for snapshots in the North Pole preparing for and inquiring about the chil- Eve. dren’s Christmas wishes. He supervised toy production, After a ten-minute wait, your corresponded with stores around Dart iinvestigatorsnvestigators ggotot ttheirheir the world to chance to sit keep up with One day, Santa real- upon the fat new toy innova- man’s lap. tions and fol- ized that he hadnʼt His slender lowed a hearty appearance diet to maintain taken time to visit the led us to his plumpish believe that fi gure. children of the world. Mr. Claus One day, had not Santa realized he had become fulfi lled his daily quota of cook- so wrapped up in the Christmas ies and milk. He also smelled rush that he hadn’t taken time of smoke—and not the sleigh to visit the children of the world. exhaust kind. His beard, along He decided he wouldn’t let this with his stature, was looking a bit atrocity go on for another day; he on the short side. was going to fi gure out a way to He asked what was on our visit with the children. Christmas list, offered us candy Santa called up his mall canes and coloring books and manager friends and asked if he wished us a Merry Christmas in a could use their stores as a place friendly, although not overly jolly, where children could go and manner. visit him. Of course they agreed, Our next destination was because who would deny Santa Ward Parkway Mall, located at Claus such a simple request? 85th and Ward Parkway. And, as they say, the rest is his- Going through the West tory. entrance, we ran directly into Never a staff to let a good lead Santa. Although his area was go, upon hearing this tale your modestly sized, it was fi lled with Dart reportersreporters ddecidedecided ttoo iinves-nves- big presents, decorated trees and tigate the Santa status at three snow. Santa stood and greeted local malls. us with a jovial “Hello, there!” photo by Kathryn Fitzsimmons The fi rst stop on our Santa This time, Santa was looking Twins Isaac and William Schmidt, 4, and their brother Andrew, 3, pile onto Santa’s lap at Ward Parkway mall.

much taller and more robust; with a pleasant expression and Holiday Movie Review: his beard had also grown to a such phrases as “Hi, smiley.” Bad Santa more desirable length. A family Although Santa was friendly, Running Time: 1 hour, 33 with three small boys walked by the overall atmosphere did not minutes and Santa insisted they stop to exude much Christmas cheer. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, say hello. His jolly nature and After our investigation was Tony Cox and Bernie Mac appropriate usage of “ho ho ho” complete, we concluded the best won the boys over. He talked Santa experience was at Ward A smoking, swearing, with them and their parents Parkway. Crown Center, however, alcoholic department store about Christmas wishes while we won overall for its one stop shop Santa (Thornton) and his Af- said goodbye. for Christmas. After visiting rican-American “little person” Our third and fi nal Santa Santa, shoppers can walk outside sidekick (Cox) work at different Search stop was at Crown Cen- and witness the Mayor’s Christ- malls every year and rob the ter, located at 2450 Grand. The mas tree and go skating at the store every Christmas night. Crayola Christmas Land was Ice Terrace. When shopping on Things grow complicated fi lled with activities to entertain the weekends, visitors can also when the pair moves their scam and Santa to capture photos listen to live Christmas music. to Tucson and encounters the with. The setup lacked in Christ- While each mall’s Santa Kid, who believes that Thorn- mas décor, but was fi lled with a experience had it’s own strengths ton’s character is the real Santa. Crayola themed ball pit, tunnels, and weaknesses, no matter where Supporting cast includes slide and riddles on the walls. you visit the fat man this holiday the late John Ritter as a Santa sat in the corner on season your wishes will be sure wishy-washy store manager his Crayola throne, greeting kids to come true. and Bernie Mac as the ostrich- skin-wearing head of security. Santa-like Christmas Friendliness Fun Factor Overall Appearance Decor Marked by a relentlessly bad attitude and a biting satirical Crown Center approach to the classic feel- photo by Katie Kelly. Oak Park good Christmas movie, this fi lm Juniors Kathryn Fitzsimmons and Megan Kelly tell Santa Claus what they is hilarious. But leave your little want for Christmas at Oak Park Mall. Ward Parkway brother at home. 2 St. Teresa’s Academy’s The Dart Holidays Kansas City, Missouri December 11, 2003 December 11,2003 St. Teresa’s Academy’s The Dart Holidays Kansas City, Missouri 3 TV specials bring Growing up Holiday shoppers go to the extreme holiday cheer changes view to fi nd, purchase perfect presents Katie Hembree Adventure starring Randy Quaid, Just when there seems to Staff Writer Miriam Flynn, Ed Asner and be hope of a rescue by wealthy Alex Hercules Feeling bogged down with Eric Idle will air Dec. 20 on NBC Australian businessman (Stone), of Christmas Staff Writer having to buy all those Christ- at 8 p.m. Eddie accidentally sabotages the Cierra Obioha and the meaning of Christmas bet- Every year millions of people mas gifts? Can’t seem to get When Cousin Eddie (Quaid), rescue efforts. With the fate of Tyler Yarbrough ter and realize it’s not about wait for the day after Thanksgiv- Staff Writers into the holiday spirit? With is bitten by a monkey at a his family in his hands, Eddie gifts.” ing to begin their shopping. The Christmas just two weeks away, nuclear-research testing plant, tries to return them safely from Ah, to be a child again on According to students, day after Thanksgiving is the something must be done. Many his lab partner avoids a poten- an unforgettable Christmas Christmas, indulging in fanta- Christmas is more appreci- biggest shopping day of the year. people rely on made-for-televi- tial lawsuit by offering Eddie vacation back to the civilized sies of Santa Claus, Barbie dolls, ated now as teens because with sion movies to boost good cheer. and his family an all-expense world. and Nestlé’s hot cocoa. growth in age comes respon- “I couldn’t wait to start my Aside from the classic fi lms like paid trip to the South Pacifi c On Dec. 25 the Hallmark Many children all over the sibilities such as school work, Christmas shopping this year,” How the Grinch Stole Christmas over Christmas. The family is Channel will show the premiere United States wait for Christ- jobs, sports, and clubs. said Sophomore Molly Wilker- and It’s a Wonderful Life, several ecstatic to escape frigid Chicago of A Carol Christmas starring mas anxiously, hoping Santa “Because [my family and I] son. “But, sometimes the way new fi lms are to hit the small and fi nally go on a real vacation. Tori Spelling, Gary Coleman will give them exactly what they have so many activities going people act during holiday shop- screens this season. Along for the ride are Eddie’s and William Shatner. The fi lm want. on, when Christmas ap- ping scares me!” Secret Santa starring Jen- wife Catherine (Flynn), their is a spoof of ’s But as they grow into teenag- proaches, I look forward to the Everyone can see Christmas nie Garth, Steven Eckholdt intelligent son, their cousin, classic, . ers, their perception and mean- [Christmas] break,” said Goede. spirit around town as people and Barbara Billingsley will air Audrey (Barron), a tour guide Spelling portrays a “- ing of Christmas will drastically “It’s my time to just relax.” start to decorate their houses Dec. 14 on NBC at 8 p.m. The (Hi Lee) and Eddie’s Uncle Nick like” television talk-show host change as it did for many girls Not only does the sentimen- fi lm is about a young journal- (Asner). Uncle Nick is in denial who is haunted by the ghost of here at STA. tal value of Christmas change and Santa comes to every ist, Rebecca (played by Jen- because his wife (Garland) has Christmas past, played by Gary “When I was a child, Christ- from when one was a child mall. But, not everyone shows nie Garth), whose pessimistic recently left him for the Christ- Coleman. The talk show host is mas was just a time for presents, until when she becomes a teen, Christmas spirit when it comes take on Christmas lands her a mas tree deliveryman. then given a chance to redeem decorating trees and carols,” but the thought of giving and to shopping. small-town assignment for The Eddie can’t seem to go any- herself and become a new and said Freshman Laura Goede. receiving as well. An incident that happened Indianapolis Sentinel. Her task to where without causing trouble, improved person. Catch this “Now, as a teen [Christmas] Are parents able to keep up in Germantown, Maryland at a unveil the identity of the town’s and the family’s fantasy vacation fi lm at 7 p.m. means a lot more. It means with the pace of their children’s Wal-Mart this year showed that cryptic philanthropist, “Secret takes a turn for the worse when If none of these new movies getting together with family and Christmas list to avoid letting not everyone is “jolly” during Santa,” ultimately leads her to the family gets shipwrecked on a spark your interest, the classics having time to stop and appre- them down? this season. A fi ght broke out discover the true meaning of South Sea island. While Eddie will be routinely shown as well. ciate people I love.” The list grows from a three Christmas. tries courageously to satisfy his For a complete listing of holiday Though a few teens said year old asking for a pony to a over the two big sellers; 20-inch Another must-see television wife’s wish to have food and movies, dates and times, go to Christmas was cherished more 16 year old asking for a car. fl at screen TVs for $99 and event is the sequel to National shelter on Christmas, the rest www.newsday.com, click on “en- as a child because of their magi- “I have a son who is 23 and DVD players for $29. Police Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. of the family tries to survive the tertainment,” then click “televi- cal experiences, many cherish a daughter who is 21,” said were called in to handle the National Lampoon’s Christmas conditions, endure one another sion” and then click “movies” Christmas now even more. Librarian Mrs. Jackie Hershewe. crowd. Soon the fi ght died Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island and sustain their Yuletide spirits. under holiday TV schedule. But for some, Christmas has “[My husband and I weren’t] down. lost the sparkle it once had. Is afraid of disappointing them, “I laughed when I saw the this because Christmas is more though I’m sure they were. We incident on TV,” said Freshman memorable as a child? When just decided how much we Jessie Kramer. “I mean [the photo by Rachel Straughn asked, many teens answered yes. wanted or could afford to spend “I remember my sister and I and went from there. We would shoppers] really got into their Shoppers search for holiday gifts at Independence Center in Independence, as do many people across the country during the holiday season. Indepen- Hot presents lose would get really excited,” said also do a family activity, like go holiday shopping.” dence is one of the many area malls that experiences an increase in business after Thanksgiving. Sophomore Melinda Krum. to the movies, to take away from STA students say that they “This year I spent only about doing her holiday shopping. shopping.” said Wilkerson. “I “When you go shopping, “We used to wake up early, sit the whole idea of gift receiving are not nearly as crazy as the $20 on my friends and about Wilkerson spends more money love the holidays because there even if you’re a crazy shopper, up at the top of the stairs and on Christmas.” Wal-Mart shoppers, but they still $100 dollars on my family.” said on herself at different clothing are always sales and it’s a great stay away from the scary people ask our parents, ‘Can we come The overall theme of giving love to shop. Some students, Foley. “But I also love to spend a stores and says that she loves time to go shopping for others who might come after you if you down yet?’” and receiving changes as chil- like Sophomore Claire Foley lot on myself too.” the holiday season because it’s and yourself.” steal the last Hummer remote luster after holidays Though children experience dren grow into young adults. love to shop not only for friends Wilkerson also greatly enjoys the best time to shop. Foley has advice for those control car,” she said “And park many memorable moments, Senior Andrea Horn says that and family but, for themselves shopping. She, like Foley, “I usually will spend about who plan on shopping this holi- somewhere close so you can get Maggie Mullane and Believe it or not, Cabbage the strangest toys ever invented; teens understand the true as you get older, Christmas is Leslie Herring Patch Kid dolls were created by it was most defi nitely one of meaning of the holiday season. more about giving gifts than as well during the holidays. spends a lot of money while $150 on clothes when I go day season. away!” Staff Writers a 21-year old man name Xavier the most obnoxious. On Christ- “What I remember mostly getting them. What do Nintendos, Cab- Roberts in 1976. He sold them mas morning, it was the coolest about Christmas was how [my “When I was little, it was all bage Patch Kid dolls, Cool Tools, for $40 a piece and each came things ever…until fi ve o’clock family and I] woke up and went about getting gifts and being Tickle Me Elmos, Beanie Babies, with its own birth certifi cate. that night when the annoying to Mass,” said Junior Alyssa happy,” said Horn. “Now, it Christmas traditions have ancient roots Tamagotchis, Furbies and Razor Original Appalachian Artisans sounds and the constant nag- Mora. “[My brother and I] always feels good to give.” Scooters all have in common? Inc. began making them in mass ging got so old that you had to would be so excited to get out During Christmas, feelings Colleen Slentz Another of America’s be- lost. Today, children still hang and love the Santa character is traditionally interpreted as a Staff Writer At one point they were all in 1982, but they caught on big smother it with a blanket and and open our presents. But of joy and visions of laughter loved traditions is Santa Claus. up stockings in hopes of fi nding because, although the kind promise to marry. top- selling Christmas gifts. in 1989. By 1990, 10 million dolls lock it in your closet to get it to now that I’m older and we still touch not only the children, The Christmas season is The Dutch can be credited for something nice in them. Santa fi gure hands out gifts, And what of the candy cane? Remember that cute little Tama- had been sold in the US alone. shut up. go to mass, I cherish Christmas but sparks something special in gotchi you had when you were a They became the offi cial Furbies were introduced to more now because I understand everyone. here, and many of us are deck- this tradition, as they brought The Santa Claus fi gures of the helper gives the parents Well, the legend goes that one kid? Remember spending hour mascot for the 1996 US Olym- the US in 1998. They went for ing the halls, hanging up stock- their “Sinterklaas” with them other cultures nearly always of naughty children switches Christmas Eve a choirmaster after hour feeding him, bath- pic Team in Atlanta. So, while around $30 and at Christmas- St. Teresa’s Academy, 5600 Main St., ings and singing “O Christmas to America and celebrated his have a little helper, with which to beat them. This gave the children in his choir ing him, and playing with him? they are ugly and look abso- time in 1998, every store was Kansas City, Missouri 64113 Tree.” But how many people feast day here. Santa Claus has although these are helper is called Black Peter (the sticks of white candy to keep (816) 501-0011 Remember sneaking him into lutely nothing like a real baby, sold out. Parents were trampling ever stop to wonder where these many additional counterparts in un- like Netherlands), Krampus (Austria) them quiet while they were not school and hiding him in your CPK dolls were a huge hit and over each other because they Brittany Cummings Santa customs originated? other cultures, such as Father and Ruprecht (Germany) among supposed to be singing. These desk so the teachers wouldn’t continue to be one of the highest were in such high demand. Side Jen Vogel Mrs. Claus One of the most popular and Christmas (Britain), Pere Noel Christmas others. sticks were bent into the shape Ann Langworthy Prancer see? selling dolls. note: Actually, parents just like well-known signs of Christ- (France) and La Befana (Italy). Tradition Fast Facts Another common tradition of a shepherd’s crook, to teach Those were the good ol’ days, Then along came the Tama- to trample over each other in Ali Ryan Rudolph Ali Sherman Donner mas is the Christmas tree. The Santa Claus is supposed we have is the mistle- the children the story of the when the only thing you had to gotchis: the hand held pet that packed toy stores for fun. In Ann Stacy Comet • The custrom of worry about was whether or not you got to help grow into a the months of November and Christmas tree as we know it to represent an actual toe. Kissing under the shepherds being the fi rst to visit Rachel Straughn Vixen the Christmas tree you had to pick up more of your healthy adult. When they got December alone, one million Allison Jaros Dasher can trace its roots back to the saint of the fourth century, St. mistletoe was most likely fi rst the Christ child. was not prevalent outside of Tamagotchi’s excretions. old or died you could have a new Furbies were sold. Katie Monaghan Cupid 1500s, although the custom was Nicholas who was Bishop of established with the Roman Behind the Christmas we Germany until the 1800s Some of these fads were a one at the touch of a button. So To keep the Furbies happy, Kelly Woodward Dancer not prevalent outside of Ger- Myra (in present-day Tur- festival of Saturnalia know and love there is a fasci- Katy Corogenes Blitzen little more understandable, like really, were they teaching us any- they had to be fed and played Rose Dillon Abominable Snowman many until the 1800s. key). Countless leg- • In other cultures and with primitive nating web of history, religion Cool Tools and Razor scooters thing useful or just how to kill with, even though they could The Christmas tree’s origins ends exist about him, Santa Claus is referred marriage rites. This and legends, but beneath it all (admit it, they really were a lot annoying things that you were never die, unless they were Elves can be found in the religious but a recurring theme is that of to as Father Christmas, Pere was done out of the belief lies the common thread that of fun to ride around on. But, supposed to be “caring” for? It burned at the stake or had a loss Chandler Domian, Caroline Findlay, Kathryn Fitzsimmons, Katie Hembree, plays which were popular in his kindness to children. Noel and La Befana that the mistletoe had the causes people to love Christ- Furbies got really annoying re- was the perfect pet. of battery power that you conve- Alex Hercules, Leslie Herring, Molly Huber, Megan Kelly, Julia McQueeny- Thorpe, Maggie Mullane, Cierra Obioha, Colleen Slentz, Juana Summers, Europe in the middle ages, the People hang up power to bestow fertil- mas: magic. This is the magic ally fast, Tamagotchis died and Tamagotchis came into the niently forgot to replace. Furbies Tyler Yarbrough • Kissing under the mistletoe is traditionally in- Cabbage Patch Kid (CPK) dolls US in 1997 and were an immedi- could talk, and sleep and even most notable of these was the stockings because of ity. In Scandinavia, of Santa Claus and his rein- terpreted made you wonder why you were ate hit. They sold for anywhere learn new words. They were a Editorial Clause “Paradise Play.” There was only a legend about St. the mistletoe was deer, the magic of the three as a allowed to play with a doll that from $16-$30 and could be hit until 2001 when they were The Dart is a student newspaper written, designed, and typeset by elves of one prop for this play: a fi r tree Nicholas. As the legend goes, our elves. considered a plant of peace, wise men visiting the Christ promise slightly resembled Chuckie. found in toy stores around the discontinued. the workshop staff. The Dart is published with funds from the St. Teresa’s adorned with apples. he accidentally dropped some His helper under which enemies could child and bearing gifts from Academy general operating fund. to marry With the exception of a few nation. They were everywhere: With the death of Furbies, Another possible source of gold coins once while going does not declare a truce. afar and the magic inherent in fads, most died out rather quick- in kid’s pockets, on their back- Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies, Unsigned editorials present the opinions of The Dart staff. Signed editorials inspiration for our Christmas down a chimney. If it had not make the Today, kissing under the the spirit of giving and gen- ly. Tamagotchis only lasted three packs, hiding in their desks at we hope you learned your lesson. refl ect the opinions of the individual. tree is the ancient connection of been for a stocking left out to toys, but keeps track of who was mistletoe is merely another part erosity. This magic seizes our years, Furbies were discontinued school and strapped to clothing. So, when writing to Santa to tell the evergreen tree with rebirth dry, the coins would have fallen naughty and who was nice. of Christmas. Point to remem- society for one month out of after four years and those CPK They were supposed to teach him what you are wishing for Letters Policy The Dart encourages letters to Santa. All letters are to be submitted to Mr. and immortality. through the ash grate and been The children fear this helper ber: kissing under the mistletoe twelve. dolls are still around, haunting responsibly to young children. this Christmas, remember that Eric Thomas at the North Pole. Requests will be considered only after the you with their ugly faces and Then there is the famous fads die out like candles on a naughty and nice lists have been consulted. The author’s name may be yarn hair. Furby. It was probably one of fi ve-year-old’s birthday cake. withheld upon request. 4 St. Teresa’s Academy’s The Dart Holidays Kansas City, Missouri December 11, 2003 Twas the Night Before Finals... By: Rose Dillon oes that really mean that my worries are gone? waswas the ninightght bbeforeefore fi nanalsls aandnd aallll tthroughhrough tthehe ccampus,ampus, NNotot “Oh, honey, you’re sleeping with your headphones on,” a teacherteacher wwasas ststirring;irring; ttherehere wwasas no one ttoo sstamptamp uuss Said my mother to me, as she climbed up the stairs. TheThe booksbooks hahadd bbeeneen ststudiedudied wiwithth ppainstakingainstaking ccareare She had caught me, sweet dreaming, and quite un InIn hopeshopes tthathat aann A tthehe rreporteport ccardard wwouldould bbearear T D aware h e students were home, (maybe) sleeping in bed espite my protesting, she put me to bed While visions of testing time fi lled them with dread Where visions of Spanish nuns danced in my head With a full pot of coffee I started to cram But I heard in my bedroom, just falling asleep But something outside on the lawn when KABAM! T D In accented English quite distant and sweet r o m out in the yard there arose such a clatter od bless you, Academy, you Stars shining bright! I sprang from my desk to see what was the matter Happy fi nals to all, and to all a good night!” Below on the grass there was standing a nun F Almost as scary as Attila the Hun G s o i l e d my underpants in my alarm “But hey, she’s a nun; she can’t do me much harm.” I descended the stairs like a spy in a movie I “Why, it’s St. Teresa, now that’s pretty groovy.” h e turned and then gave me the end of her habit With some trepidation, I reached out to grab it We fl ew through the air kind of like Sally Field S “I like verry much thees new theater you beeld.” o w Rosa, she said kindly, with thick Spanish accent “I need to make sure all these girls’ grades are decent.” So quietly then, with her holy saint’s powers N We undid in minutes what had taken hours h e raised all the grades by 15 percent And to all the girls’ inboxes letters she sent “We regret to inform you this last-minute change S But suddenly schedules must be rearranged. ue to construction we will not have fi nals. You may spend your time listening to the Divinyls.” And back to my front porch we fl ew with a fl ash And though I believed her, I just had to ask D cartoon by Colleen Slentz Students Ponder A Badly Needed Snow Day Molly Huber and how hazardous the conditions are for I can’t complain.” movies, and drinking hot chocolate (with Staff Writer new drivers, according to Ms. MaryAnne On the snow days that STA is allowed, marshmallows, of course) are popular For many STA students, winter is a Hoecker. students engage in many activities, none with STA girls. cherished time—a time for hot chocolate, “Ice and snow are huge concerns for of which are related to school, rang- “I love watching movies and drinking sitting by the fi re, comfy winter clothes, us,” said Hoecker. “Sometimes it’s a very ing from playing football in the snow to hot chocolate,” said freshman Meredith and, best of all, snow days. diffi cult call, but we make the best deci- simply sleeping all day. Going sledding is Stoops. “I usually watch ‘While You Were Since snow has existed, youths every- sion we can.” a must for most students. Sleeping.’ It’s a good snow day movie.” where have patiently awaited its coming Some students are displeased with the “My favorite thing to do is go sledding As for this school year, STA students are each winter. The cold, white powder falls amount of snow days allowed, especially at Suicide [Hill], but anywhere with a already making snow day plans. from the sky, bringing hope of freedom last school year. good hill will work,” said Shuss. “I’ll probably go sledding on Suicide from school, if only for a day or two. “I thought we should have had more For Blake, sledding is her fondest snow because that won’t be an option next “I defi nitely like snow days because snow days [last year],” said Sophomore day memory. At Roe Park last year, Blake year when I’m in college,” said Shuss. “I there’s no school,” said Sophomore Erica Leah Blake, “especially that time when ev- and her friends met at Roe Park, and her also want to spend as much time with my Houghland. “You wake up and hear you ery other school was off and we weren’t.” friend’s mother tied a sled to the back of friends as possible, just hanging out and don’t have school, then you can go back Senior Kelly Shuss agrees that last year her SUV and gave rides across the fi eld. having a good time.” to bed, play in the snow, or do whatever was disappointing because STA received “It was really cold that day, but I was Some students, such as junior Allison you want to do.” one day off due to snowy conditions. having so much fun I hardly noticed,” Brown, are opting to unwind after an On average, STA receives two snow “My freshman and sophomore years, said Blake. “I fell off [the sled] a lot, but I exhausting fi rst semester. days per school year. The decision of we had two snow days in a row and it was had such a great time.” “I plan on just sleeping and relaxing,” whether or not to call off school is based really cool,” said Shuss. “We only had As for indoor activities on snowy days, said Brown. “I have a low tolerance for the upon the amount of snow and ice present, one last year, but any snow days are good. sitting in front of the fi replace, watching cold anyway.” photo poll: What is your most diffi cult resolution for 2004?

“To get better grades.” “To shave my legs everyday.” “Not to kill my brother.” “To grow a few inches.” “To lose the weight I gained –Stephanie Cashen, senior –Kaitlin O’Malley, junior –Victoria White, sophomore –Melissa Rhodes, freshman back.” (lost 30, gained 15) –Ms. Pat Dunlay, English teacher