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November/December 2011 Editor: Merciette Lee Haggerty The Voice of Mercy Junior Editors: Erin Bender Around Buffalo: Christmas Gift = Economy Boost! Emma English Lee Haggerty 2013 Isabella Spann The holiday season is in pick up generic gifts that owned, the money you full swing, complete with can be found all over the spend is recirculated within Moderator: millions of people looking country, a little creativity the greater Buffalo area. for that one perfect gift. goes a long way toward Instead of buying mass- Mrs. Marciniak finding that perfect pre- produced goods from a sent. Luckily for us, we wealthy corporation, your do not have to look far purchase can help local Unique shops on Elmwood Avenue offer to find unique shops in stores and invigorate the great gift alternatives our area. In downtown local economy. In these Buffalo, Elmwood Ave- tough economic times, any Inside this issue: nue is bustling with way to help the economy shoppers who have recover, no matter how discovered all that this small, is appreciated. area has to offer. While Wizard of Oz 2 you might end up spend- ing a little more than you would at the mall or out- Kissmas Bash 2 lets, the higher price is well worth it when you consider the benefits. Student Spotlight 3 And for people like me First, the gifts you buy who have put off all of are original and are sure New Clubs their shopping until the to be good quality be- 3 last possible moment, the cause these small shops idea that it is coming up so do not want to risk their CD Releases fast is absolutely terrify- reputation by selling infe- 4 ing. While it might be easy rior goods. Also, because to drive to the mall and these stores are locally Movie Review 4 Holiday Shopping Meet Hannah 5 Kaylee Cedri 2013 It's that time of them. It is also a good to be sure your gifts will year again, and Christmas idea to include a maximum arrive on time. Winter Sports 5 shopping is in full swing. amount of how much to The stores are now flooded spend so you do not end 4. Save the receipt! You with holiday shoppers look- up breaking your budget. will be thankful to have it New Music 6 ing for the perfect gifts for when your gift turns out to family and friends. Yes, 2. Go shopping during the be faulty or you buy the the season can be stress- week to avoid being run wrong size sweater. Picture Page 7 over by the huge crowds of ful, but here are some 5. Short on cash? Spend helpful tips to make your holiday shoppers swarming the mall on the weekend. some time on a DIY gift. gift-giving experience a Bake some cookies, or pull little less nerve-wracking: 3. If you are shopping out your arts and crafts if 1. Stay organized by mak- online, look for coupons, you are creatively inclined. ing a list of everyone you promotion codes, and free Your gift recipient will ap- are going to buy gifts for shipping offers to save preciate the time and effort and possible things to get some money. Also, check you spent on a thoughtful holiday ordering deadlines homemade gift. Merciette Page 2 The Wizard of Oz Midge Bishop 2013 and Emma English 2014 This year’s Timon/ and the Lion (Scott Driscoll) show. The two technical Mercy Girls star in The Wizard of Oz Mercy musical, the Wizard of fit their roles perfectly and producers Jerry Kegler and Oz, was a huge success. It put their hearts into learning Mary Lombardo (MMA ’75) was held at Timon on the their lines and mastering spent countless hours work- 3rd, 4th, and 5th of November their characters. In addition ing on sets, lighting, sound, at 7:30pm, with one show in to these excellent leads, the and props with the crew the morning on November cast featured numerous from Mercy and Timon. With 3rd for the local grammar Mercy and Timon students, the cooperation of these school students. This musi- as well as grammar school people, the cast, and the cal was considered one of students to play the extra crew, the musical became a the best musicals that Timon roles of Munchkins and huge success with extremely and Mercy have done in Ozians. Allowing grammar positive feedback from the years, and the ticket sales school students to play extra audience. exceeded those of previous roles is a feature unique to The students that years. the Timon/Mercy musicals. participated in the Wizard of One of the many The Production Oz will soon be preparing for aspects of the show that Staff was another reason for the Timon Little Theater made it such a success was the show’s success. Director production which will be the excellent casting of the and producer Bob Maggio performed the first weekend leads. The students that worked tirelessly throughout of March. These students are played the characters of the entire process on every- excited for rehearsals to Dorothy (Ashley Tombolesi), thing from blocking the start and hope that their the Scarecrow (Matt Leahy), scenes with the cast to ar- next play will be as well- “The students the Tinman (Jon Nguyen), ranging publicity for the received as the Wizard of that Oz. participated in the Wizard of Oz KISSMAS BASH 2011 will soon be Samantha Makowski 2015 preparing for the Timon Little At 6 pm on De- We the Kings were intermission that followed Theater cember 6th, 2011, fans took up next and everyone was Jason Derulo, fans started production” their seats at the First Niag- singing along to their songs. chanting out “BTR!”, waiting ara Center in downtown They asked the crowd to for the band to come out. Buffalo to hear six acts per- sing the chorus part of their When Kendall, form at the annual Kissmas song “Say You Like Me”, Logan, James, and Carlos Bash, hosted by Kiss98.5. and we couldn’t help but finally came out after much The concert was nearly sold sing out loud. anticipation, the First Niag- out, and fans from all over Demi Lovato, the ara Center went crazy! The Buffalo gathered to hear only girl performer at the whole crowd was up out of their favorite musicians concert, came out and sang their seats screaming out sing. her duet, “We’ll Be A the lyrics to “Worldwide”, First out was Pat- Dream” with We the Kings. “Elevate”, “If I Ruled the rick Stump, who sang one After that, she sang some of World”, and others. The night ended with balloons of his best known singles her own songs. She did a falling from the ceiling and “This City.” really good job at perform- many fans dancing and Next was Breathe ing “Skyscraper” and her singing to Big Time Rush. Carolina, a group who many fans were singing the lyrics Fans walked out of the hadn’t heard about. But along with her. arena with smiles on their they did a good job of Jason Derulo was faces. Kiss98.5 put on an- showing Buffalo who they another huge hit, with his other great concert. are by singing “Blackout.” songs and his dancing. The Kissmas Bash 2011 They really got the crowd in crowd really enjoyed his the mood. performance. During the Page 3 November-December 2011 Student Spotlight On: Keanna McLaughlin Julianna Diamond 2015 The Student Taking the initiative, she her grandpa took. Her Spotlight went to Mrs. Licata and it cousin called her “Junior this month all went from there. Neither Photographer” and they features of them expected such a would take pictures to- freshman big outcome! gether at parties. She really Keanna Keanna and Mrs. Licata wants to keep her McLaughlin, have many plans, but un- grandpa’s passion alive by and she is fortunately, Keanna could- making other people happy commonly known as the n’t reveal many to me. All at the same time. girl who re-started the pho- she can say is that they Keanna is very hopeful that tography club. I sat down both hope that there will be photography club will carry with Keanna and asked her a few field trips. The big- out, even after she gradu- a few questions about her gest goal for the club is to ates. “Photography is a ideas for photography club. see everyone express hobby for many people,” Keanna got the idea to re- themselves, and for every- she said. “Everyone should start photography club one in the club to just have join photo club… It’s fun!” when she heard how a lot a good time. Nicolle Tabor and Keanna McLaughlin of girls were disappointed A look into Keanna’s per- 2015 that there wasn’t a photog- sonal life also led her to the raphy club anymore, due to club. As a baby, she was their love of photography. always posing for pictures “The biggest goal for the club is to see everyone express New Clubs at Mercy themselves, and for Lee Haggerty 2013 everyone in the club A new school year means their love for photography. started the club as a way to just have a good new changes for students, Having a club focused on for students who like doing teachers and the school as taking pictures makes service to get together, time.” a whole. Policies change, sense because Mercy al- and plan projects as a schedules are adjusted, ready offers two art elec- group.