Frank Scott Bunnell S C R I B E Bunnell High School * 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 * Friday, February 27, 2015 * Volume LIV, Issue 3 Escape to Quebec: Dog Sleds, Ice Hotels, Freezing Fun running around!” said Ahl- about six weeks to build. The the teachers to go on it with me! strom-Nasry. hotel is one level and there are 15 I think all the kids had a pretty There was one person sitting decorated rooms with themes, awesome time,” said Stein. down on the sled and another like hockey or knights. People The next day the students were standing up, called the Musher, do in fact sleep there, and before coming back home, and they had who told the husky dogs when they go to bed at night, it is rec- one last look at the city by going to start running. After learning ommended they go to the sauna shopping, and bidding farewell to basic techniques and safety, to warm up. their gracious host families. students embarked on a ride The BHS travelers did not “This trip was freezing fun!” through wooded trails. sleep at the ice hotel, but they said Ahlstrom-Nasry. “Dog sledding was a very fun, walked around and got to enjoy BHS is very privileged to but cold experience. [It was] the amazing ice masterpiece. be able to have students travel something unlike I’ve ever done “The ice hotel was beautiful. It abroad to other countries. On before,” said junior Alex Ghajar. was so interesting because every this trip to Quebec, students were Afterwards, the group warmed room was different,” said junior able to live with families that up by taking a tour of the sugar Autumn Wagner. spoke only French. They got to shacks, a type of candy store, Before the day ended, the try new food and learned tradi- and then enjoyed a lumberjack group got to go snow tubing. tional dances and saw sights that Juniors Alex Ghajar (left) and Drhuva Chagi (right) prepare for dog inspired meal. There was a man There was a ski lift that took the were once-in-a-lifetime! sledding on their trip in Quebec. Photo Credit: Ms. Ahlstrom-Nasry playing the accordion there and tubes up the hills that had names Where will Ahlstrom-Nasry Doralis Ceballos citizens of Canada who opened students learned some traditional like Everest, Himalaya, and Black and her entourage travel to next? Staff Reporter up their homes for them. dances. Diamond. Will it be the streets of Paris? Or “My host family experience... A short visit to a copper muse- “Tubing was an awesome part the rich historical sites of Rome? This new year started off was great. The host lady was um followed, and the group saw of the trip...It was so fast that you She hopes to plan a trip for next with a bang for several Bunnell really nice and spoke languag- different copper creations. They didn’t even mind the cold. The year, but it has not been decided students. With midterms out of es like French, Spanish, and learned about how the creator of tallest mountain was the Everest, yet. the way and the second semester German. She had the house filled the museum made church doors and I even convinced a few of in full swing, it was time to take a with board games and a pin ball out of copper and visited that break from the stress. On Thurs- machine and we had four course very church, Basilique St-Anne. day, Feb. 5 at 6:30 a.m., a coach meals for dinner,” said junior On the third day, the group bus took off from the SHS park- Maria Jose Vanegas. got to go to the Bonhomme ing lot with forty-one students Most of these families spoke Carnival, one of the largest and five teachers from BHS and only French, so it was an oppor- winter festivals in the world. SHS, headed to Quebec, Canada. tunity for students to practice the Here, they saw an ice sculpture They were on their way to expe- language and learn a bit more. contest where sculptors carved rience the French language in a On day two of the trip, huge blocks of ice for everyone whole new way. students enjoyed breakfast with to see. There were sculptures of Teachers accompanying the their host families and met on the trees, houses, animals, and even students included BHS French bus to see Montmorency Falls, a bulldog! teacher Ms. Ahlstrom-Nasry, Mr. a waterfall higher than Niagara. Then, there was a historical Stein, Mrs. Harkenreader and her Because of the arctic weather, presentation where students were husband. After a ten hour bus the waterfall was almost entirely taught how to load a rifle. ride, the students were greeted by frozen. After the presentation, the the Prometour Tour Director and Dog sledding was next on the group headed to the famous took a walking tour of Quebec. list of activities, and it was an ice hotel, Hotel de Glace. Made After the tour, students were experience unlike anything the entirely of ice and snow, the ready for one of the most antic- students had before. architectural design on this struc- The Stratford travelers bundle up for the Bonhomme Carnival in Que- ipated parts of the trip: meeting “The dogs were very ex- ture was incredible to witness. bec. Photo Credit: Ms. Ahlstrom-Nasry their host families. The students cited to go. When we arrived This structure is made every year were able to stay with actual they couldn’t stop barking and at the end of Nov., and it takes Black History Month; Honoring MLK Giovanni-Marie Roper by Alpha Phi Alpha, the same 2011, and opened to the public for using his voice to push for Freelancer fraternity in which Dr. King be- a few weeks after construction social change. He also led many longed. Two years after Congress ended. peaceful protests like the Mont- In the United States, February approved the fraternity’s plan Dr. King now stands 30 feet gomery Bus Boycott and played a is well-known as Black History to build the memorial in 1996, tall in the heart of Washington huge role in the enactment of the Month. This dedication is a way they began the Washington, D.C. D.C. He stands coming out of Civil Rights Act of 1964, which to honor those African-Ameri- Martin Luther King, Jr. National the middle of a mountain, with outlawed discrimination based can leaders who have fought for Memorial Project Foundation to the quote inscribed, “Out of the on race, color, religion, gender freedom and justice for all races help raise the $120 million that mountain of despair, a stone of or national origin. This was a in America. One of the most was needed to build the memo- hope,” on one side and, “I was huge milestone in the struggle for famous and well-known leaders rial. a drum major for justice, peace equality and peace in America. of the civil rights movement is In 1999, a competition was and righteousness," on the other. With the recent events Dr. Martin Luther King, who has started to find the perfect design The mountain behind Dr. King is involving racial tension in the recently been honored with a for the piece. Over 900 entries connected to a crescent-shaped U.S., some believe that Dr. King’s colossal memorial in the nation’s from all over the world were wall that is engraved with 14 dream of having racial equality capital. judged by 11 architecture and quotes from Dr. King’s many will never come true. But because Standing tall and made of fine arts professionals from the speeches and writings. The of the hard work done by Dr. King, and many other civil rights white granite, the Dr. Martin U.S., Mexico, China, France and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quotes on the walls reflect Dr. activists, progress has been made, Luther King Jr. Memorial over- India. The judges found the win- Memorial in the National Mall in King, what he stood for, and his and the U.S. is coming closer to looks the Tidal Basin in Wash- ning design from an architecture Washington D.C. Photo Credit: beliefs. making Dr. King’s dreams a real- ington D.C., which many tourists firm in San Francisco, the ROMA Giovanni-Marie Roper Dr. King was unlike any other visit daily. On Oct. 16, 2011, the Design Group. ity. Now, his memorial stands tall In 2006, Lei Yixin, a sculptor civil-rights activist. He led a National Mall in D.C. formally Their design had Dr. King as as an inspiration and reminder from China, was chosen as the movement without violence welcomed this memorial to its the stone of hope coming out of of his struggles. In lieu of Black memorial’s artist. Yixin built the to achieve equality for Afri- collection, and this is the first in the mountain of despair. ROMA’s History Month, evey American main pieces of the statue out of can-Americans and the victims the National Mall to honor an design was inspired by a line should reflect on Dr. King's work white granite in China and sent of injustice. He was inspired by African-American. from one of Dr. King’s most icon- of trying to make the world a them over to America. Con- his Christian faith and nonvi- The vision for this memo- ic speeches, “I Have a Dream” better place for everyone. struction was finished by various olent activists like Mahatma rial was casted back in 1982 which was delivered in Aug. 1963 Gandhi, and Dr. King was known at the Lincoln Memorial. architecture firms in early Aug. Page 2 NEWS February 2015 Upcoming Get Classy on Social Media Liridona Egriu d ay.” Dr. Dowling. Events Staff Reporter Never assume anything that An article published by Dr. “We don’t have is online is private. Cyberspace Debra Katzman, the Professor March 12 Technology is at the fingertips benefits a lot of people in the of Pediatrics at the University of Unified Sports Basketball of most individuals in today’s a choice workplace, and for educational Toronto, said, “Although it can Tournament society, which makes it conve- purposes, but there is an overall BHS Gym be challenging for teens to resist nient for some people to make lack of appropriate social media 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. whether we peer pressure, they should be en- the wrong choices. The Internet etiquette. couraged not to do anything that March 14 is now used in all avenues of life, DO social A serious issue in cyberspace makes them feel uncomfortable, Junior Ring Dance whether it be at work, school or for teens today is sexting. Sexting even in cyberspace.” Vazzano’s Four Seasons home. It is difficult to find any- media, the is sending out explicit pictures or “Don’t put anything on the In- 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. one, young or old, without ties videos of ones’ self on a mobile ternet that you wouldn’t want on to social media or the Internet. question is device. This is a part of cyber- the front cover of the newspaper,” March 17 While some may think online space that is often times a result said Admin. Mr. Darcy. BHS Band Marches in connections are a harmless way how well we of peer pressure from other teens. The Internet is a hazardous St. Patrick’s Day Parade to stay in touch, there is a much In a study done by the American place of unknown obstacles. Bridgeport, CT darker side to cyberspace. -ErikDO Qualman it.” National Campaign to Prevent These statistics suggest that Due to easy usage and the Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, March 19 students are provided with Author of Socialnomics done in the fall of 2008 found Faculty Talent Show ability to be anonymous, peo- technology and receive very little ple are not often aware of the that, “one in five teens had sent BHS Auditorium us, “In some states, it is a mis- guidance to protect them from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. potential problems that can occur or posted nude or semi-nude cyberspace dangers. To avoid while in cyberspace. Constantly demeanor crime to threaten to pictures or videos of themselves.” ‘inflict injury or personal harm’ future problems students should March 24 being connected to technology Sexting usually occurs in keep their profiles and messages Winter Sports Awards increases the amount of cyber- through the use of e-mail or relationships, and even between another computerized commu- appropriate. Be safe, be aware, BHS Auditorium bullying, sexting, peer pressure friends, but once a picture is sent, and just say no. 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and harassment in today’s society. nication system. It is also illegal it really is out of the senders’ Cyberspace is a virtual world to harass, annoy, or otherwise hands. Even if someone deletes March 27 where people can interact with offend another person electron- a picture or message they have End of Third Marking Period one another using different social ically.” sent, nothing can truly be de- media sites. Social media has dra- Teens who are bullied on the stroyed from cyberspace. March 30 Internet may have a harder time Spring Sports Athletes Meeting matically impacted the world in “Would you press send if I was both negative and positive ways. escaping from it. It is difficult to sitting there next to you watching BHS Gym stand up to bullies on the web, 2:15 p.m. The pictures, videos and com- over your shoulder?” said Admin. ments that people upload can be and it may not be obvious to peo- March 30 quite different than their normal ple around them. Those who are Spring Sports Pre-Season face-to-face interactions. cyberbullied are more prone to Meeting Cyberbullying is bullying that use alcohol and drugs, self-harm Mandatory for all Parents takes place on the Internet and and become truant. BHS Auditorium is a form of peer pressure and According to dosomething. 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. harassment. Cyberbullying could org, “Cyberbullying victims are be through text messages, emails, two to nine times more likely to April 2 consider committing suicide.” EARLY CLOSING social media sites, embarrassing pictures and videos. Furthermore, in cyberspace Professional Development for nothing can be deleted or de- All Staff According to National Center stroyed. Later in life, all of the 12:25 p.m. of Education and Bureau of Justice, “15 percent of students in content that was uploaded at one April 3 grades 9-12 admit to have experi- time online can reappear and Good Friday enced cyberbullying.” ruin future opportunities. NO SCHOOL Admin. Mr. Koch said “[Cy- Social media passwords are berbullying] is not a good thing; also easily accessible to hackers. April 6 we deal with it more than [we According to dosomething.org, Third Marking Period Report want to.]” “More than 600,000 Facebook Cards Issued accounts are compromised every Social media has become a huge part of society today. Photo Credit: According to cyberbullying. Google Images April 7 Bridges Program Housatonic Community College Bulldog Briefs: From All Four Corners Nora Turner The Future Business Leaders of April 9 Editor America (FBLA) will be host- Indoor Drumline and Color On Thursday, Jan. 8, juniors ing its first St. Baldrick’s Head Guard Tour to FMS and WMS Elizabeth Grznarik, Arielle Ben- Shaving event on Sunday, March inco, Victoria Fatovic and Robby 15. St. Baldrick’s is a non-profit OOPS! Khouja attended the CIAC Uni- organization that raises money and awareness for childhood Here at the Scribe we take great fied Sports Youth Leadership Summit at Wesleyan University cancers. The event will be held in care and pride in trying to accu- the BHS gym, and will run from rately report the news. We regret in Middletown, Conn. The stu- dents traveled to Wesleyan with 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers, the following errors that were certified barbers, and shavees printed in the December issue: Athletic Director Mr. Johnson and Ms. Metzger where they are needed for this event to be a success. Those who are interested The names of Staff Reporter attended informative workshops on how to change the perception should contact the club’s advisor, Doralis Ceballos and Freelancer Ms. Heather Sweeney. Yazmin Santos were misspelled in of students with disabilities. The their respective articles students also got the chance to meet with students from other The winner of the 2015 Mr. Year- local middle and high schools, book Pageant is senior Lucas The boy in the HOSA photo was Mola, who entered the contest as and discussed ways to improve This hawk has been spotted in the BHS courtyard, and has become a a Stratford High student Mr. Football, and won his own the Unified Sports Program. celebrity of sorts inside the school. Photo Credit: Dr. Wrubel page in the BHS Laurel. Editor: Nora Turner Staff Reporters: Doralis Ceballos, Liridona Egriu, Julianna Koonitsky, Hannah McGettigan Freelancers: Karina Castro, David Junga, Paige LeComer, Michele Morra, Giovanni-Marie Roper, Jaslene Ruiz, Yazmin Santos, Brooke Shannon, Madeleine Videira Advisor: Mrs. Dena Kelly The Scribe, the official, student run newspaper of Bunnell High School, is published as a product of the journalism course at Bunnell High School. These publications welcome submissions from the student body and staff of Bunnell High School. However, the views expressed in the Scribe do not necessarily reflect the views of the district, administration, students, or staff of the Scribe. Letters to the editor are welcomed; letters must be signed but names will be withheld upon request. Students interested in enrolling in the journalism program for the 2015-2016 academic year should contact their guidance counselors, or see Mrs. Kelly in D5 for more information. The Mission of Bunnell High School: Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher order thinking, and develop character in order to address 21st century challenges. February 2015 NEWS Page 3

Wood/Tech Classes Take Innovative Approach on Curriculum ers are all manufactured. year began, students in Farrell’s Doralis Ceballos As the course progressed, Advanced Woodshop classes had Staff Reporter Farrell took note of how the a new task at hand. New and intriguing projects elements of the projects tied into This class consists of mostly are well underway in Bunnell’s what his students learned during juniors and seniors, and they Advanced Woodshop and Ad- class. He also observed lessons have to complete Wood I and vanced Transportation Technol- he would be able to teach his Wood II to enroll in this class. ogy classes this year. With the students in the incoming school No matter how big or small, hard work and research done by year. every project is time consuming technology teacher, Mr. Farrell, One particular project that and requires a great deal of hard the construction of guitar and sparked interest in Farrell was the work and patience. Students hovercraft projects will be possi- "STEM Guitar Project” work- working on the guitars are excit- ble for BHS students to complete shop. It was presented by the ed for the outcome of their work. now and in years to come. National Center for Manufactur- Junior Justin Valle says, “This Over the summer, Farrell ing Education (NCME) through guitar project has taken a long attended a technical seminar a grant from the National Science time, but I know I’ll like it when on CNC (computer numerical Foundation. I finish it.” Students Evan Tibbals and Robert Noel assemble a hovercraft in Ad- controlled) machining, which Farrell said, “I was awarded Another project that Farrell vanced Trans Tech II class. Photo Credit: Mr. Farrell. [the] best mini grant from the introduced this year was the focused on researching, design- adhesive. It will be covered with the school where it is held. Eight District’s best committee to start hovercraft. This project was a fea- ing, analyzing and manufacturing fiberglass when complete, and different hovercrafts from local the project here at BHS.” tured article in Tech Directions, musical instruments. This took then the mechanicals will be schools will be competing in It was a long and rigorous a trade magazine for technology place at Central Connecticut installed. May. BHS students working on process, but he ended up receiv- education teachers. A nearly 14 State University where Cajun Junior Corey Auten said, “My the hovercraft have redesigned ing the grant near the end of foot long hovercraft has been drums, chimes, cigar box guitars, initial reaction to this hovercraft the steering and rudder of the the summer. As the new school under construction since the ukuleles and electronic synthesiz- project was how crazy it was. hovercraft in order to be able to beginning of the year. I was really surprised we were go- race in this competition. Students working on the ing to take on such a [big] project For students just starting the hovercraft project are in Farrell’s and thought it was going to be woodshop classes, Farrell says Advanced Transportation Tech really difficult. It gets confusing that he will be doing these proj- class, and they had to complete at times, but we’ve come a long ects next year and hopefully in Farrell’s Advanced Trans Tech way and I’m excited to see how it the years to come. I and Advanced Trans Tech II turns out.” Farrell says, “My students are classes. When the weather gets warm- very committed. It’s amazing Like all models, this massive er, Farrell is planning on taking when you’re so focused on a project started off with a com- the hovercraft out to the auto project how time flies by. I always plicated blueprint. Materials and shop and outside. After being believe that you should always parts were supplied, and his stu- equipped with a motor, this hov- show off the work the kids are dents have been working hard to ercraft will be able to float a few doing.” put it together. This colossal piece inches off the ground. is being fabricated with extruded During the summer, Farrell polystyrene, marine plywood Juniors Justin Valle (left) and Alec DeRosa (right) sand pieces of a guitar also discovered a hovercraft and waterproof polyurethane in Advanced Woodshop class. Photo Credit: Mr. Farrell competition in Conn. and visited Truth About: College Admissions Paige LeComer Association of College Admis- application process. Recently, Freelancer sions revealed that 84 percent of many colleges been made the admissions officers, at both state SAT’s and ACT’s even more cru- In today’s society, a higher and private schools, say that the cial in their application process, education is becoming more and grades in college-prep courses are as said by College Board. High more crucial to be able to obtain of “considerable importance” in school students should famil- a steady career. A higher per- their admittance process. iarize themselves with the these centage of colleges are becoming If a student’s GPA does not tests before their junior year, selective in the applications exactly meet the average, be when they typically will first take they receive, as there is a greater reminded that college admission them. number of students interested in officers look at the individual, For juniors who may not have getting a degree. Navigating this and many other factors play role studied during the summer, world of colleges and universities into whether a student gets into winter and spring break are great can be terrifying and confusing that school or not. Also try not to opportunities to catch up. When to many students, and these are be completely devoted to a single the beginning of senior year rolls some important tips for having school, it is never guaranteed around, students will be dealing an awesome application. whether one will get in or not. A with everything at once: college College comes along with a myriad of responsibilities and tasks. Photo A student’s grade point aver- helpful tool that students can use applications, the big first quarter Credit: Google Images that colleges see on your applica- age (GPA) is going to be one of to discover the perfect college is of thousands of applicants. doing. If there are not any clubs tion, SAT’s, ACT’s, and possibly the most important factors for Naviance, which BHS provides To be able to emphasize what to one’s liking, then create one; it SAT Subject Tests. Be prepared to getting into his or her dream to juniors and seniors as a search is special about oneself as an will look awesome that a student get a good score on the first-try school. A GPA is calculated by tool for careers and hundreds of individual, a student needs to started a club on their own. Just SAT by studying a lot so you may accumulating a student’s class different schools. really dig deep into themselves try to get involved with what is not have to re-take them. levels and grades and creating an When feeling like all hope to lay out their best qualities. The most enjoyable. Also, try to limit the amount average for their scores. is lost for raising a GPA, then college admissions officers need College Board says that the a of times taking the SAT’s to While SAT and ACT scores reach out to a teacher or guid- to be know that one has grown high quantity of extracurriculars three; the College Board says the are about equivalent in impor- ance counselor for help. Talking and are continuing to mature as is no different than a single high average improvement after taking tance, a GPA shows progression with people who care may help an individual. quality extracurricular activity; a three SAT’s is very low. through all four years of high one put things into perspective College essays need to have the most important part of being If a student is looking more to school. According to College for a student. Also, always talk that attention-grabber that will involved in an extracurricular take the ACT’s, there are plenty Board, it is best to try to show to a teacher; they are there to be guarantee a name will be remem- activity is that it is truly enjoyed colleges that accept the ACT’s improvement in school all the a guide. Sometimes it takes an bered, and this essay may end up by the student. alone. Getting a 30 on the ACT way from start to finish because understanding a teacher to know being the deciding factor whether But no matter all of these is equivalent to getting a 2000 on it shows greater potential. To get how to get through their class. a college will or won’t accept a factors, focusing on school is the SAT, but make sure to check a sense of a college’s expectations, The Class of 2016 is going student into their school. most important. Don’t get caught out a college’s requirements be- it is easy to go on their official to be the last class that battles Participating in extracur- up on college so much that high fore deciding whether to take one website and search for the aver- through the current type of riculars is important for being school isn’t enjoyable anymore. test or both. age GPA of accepted undergrad- SAT’s, which will be modified to a “well-rounded student.” But, Be sure to balance one’s time and College essays are the one uate students. With this number make the essay portion optional. don’t try to do everything at research which colleges where special chance to show who a stu- in mind, goals can be set as to Also, students will not lose points once and be the, “I am just doing one will really shine the most. dent is as a person. Most college how to improve and work harder for getting questions wrong, this for my college app,” student. High school is an important four admissions officers are interested academically. which is a real help to boost A student will probably have years of a teens life, so be sure to to see the unique sides of some- GPA is also the best reflection scores. a better time, and enhanced enjoy the moments now, and get one and are looking for qualities on one’s academic abilities. A The ACT’s and the SAT’s are application, by filling a schedule excited for what is to come. that set them apart from the rest survey conducted by the National an important part of the college with activities they really enjoy Page 4 OP-ED/NEWS February 2015 OP-ED: The Slow and The Furious Madeleine Videira does not matter. In the scope of a penny, you need to take a step take a load off and enjoy the enjoyable class for everyone. Freelancer the world, it does not matter. We back. You need to think about stroll through the halls. Use this So please help make Bunnell Why do so many of us prepare all know this in our hearts. So why this three-second delay is time to clear your head. School is High School a better place and to venture into the Bunnell why are slow walkers the bane of such a big deal to you. Maybe stressful and sometimes all you embrace the slow walk. But be hallway as if we are preparing our existence? you are sleep deprived or did need is a little time to think. Do sure to keep to the right so that for war? The answer is clear and The issue is that everyone is poorly on your last English test. not let your work overwhelm you all those who have a valid reason simple: we need to get to class simply too stressed. When you Whatever the reason, it cannot and think about events to look to hurry can get by. Good luck on time and we do not have the have a paper due, a science lab be good enough to justify a full- forward to and things that make with your hallway travels and try patience to deal with anything report, five chapters to read for blown meltdown in the hallway. you happy. Then, by the time you not to sweat the small stuff. that might delay our arrival. English, and a math test, your Freshman Alexa Capuano get to class, you are in a better Sophomore Monika Hlinka patience has just about run out. says, “I’m definitely not a slow mood, which will ensure a more said, “I can’t stand it when I’m Slow walkers seem like one more walker because I know how trying to get to my class and the evil that is being thrust upon you. annoying that is to other people people in front of me are so slow.” They can cause you to snap and and I hate it!” Slow walkers seem to be an lose your temper. They are the What should you do if you issue that bothers everyone. metaphorical straw that broke the encounter slow walkers? If you When asked about his years of camel’s back. know that you will be late to class hallway experience, senior Matt So in reality, this is not a big if you walk behind them, then by Bull explained, “The slow walkers issue. In fact, these people are all means hurry on ahead. And have always been there... the crucial to the Bunnell “Food please refrain from getting angry hallway has been about the same Chain” so to speak. Slow walkers with the slow walkers. Do not all four years.” teach us all patience and give yell at them. They undoubtedly It is easy to get worked up us perspective. When you freak have a lot of work too and are about slow walkers, but in the out in the hallway and yell at feeling just as stressed as you. But BHS is in need of some more patience in its hallways. Photo Credit: grand scheme of life, it really someone for stopping to pick up if you have some time to spare, Google Images BHS HOSA: Hypnosis Show Wows at SHS alien communication, there was his choices wisely. One important BHS HOSA adviser, Ms. no room for boredom. thing he said was that someone Signor, said that, “I feel the show Junior Fatima Ali said, “I has to be willing to fall under is a great way for family and thought it was humorous to hypnosis. friends to come together and see the people who aren’t very Junior Cynthia Ordonez said, have a laugh out loud time for a outgoing, dance and... speak out. “[La Rosa] seemed to know what great cause. This year’s show was The best part of the show was he was doing, and knew how to another success and HOSA plans when [La Rosa] made the volun- keep his audience’s attention. I on continuing to host the show teers dance like they were in the don’t know if I completely believe for years to come.” hottest club.” Seeing friends and in the whole hypnotist thing, but This unique experience is usu- strangers do funny dances and he made you just forget about ally not one that is taken lightly, speak native languages was es- that and just enjoy peoples’ hilar- especially if someone is hypno- pecially fun for the SHS students ious actions.” tized during the show. who hosted the show this year for While it is true that many The proceeds of the Hypnosis the first time! people are skeptics of La Rosa’s Show went towards the Leukemia Some of the participants in Dan La Rosa’s Comedy Hypnosis Show. Ten volunteers were select- hypnosis techniques, he puts on and Lymphoma Society, which Photo Credit: Yazmin Santos ed from the crowd as “level- a good show and if the hypnosis is chosen HOSA charity for this Yazmin Santos At 7 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2015, six-minded” individuals who does not captivate someone, his school year. There will be more Freelancer Stratford students and their could get hypnotized in a short jokes certainly will! about HOSA’s contributions to families witnessed a spectacle amount of time. La Rosa has helped many the charity next month when For the past couple of years, filled with amusement, humil- La Rosa said, “Almost anyone people improve in different areas they conduct their Leukemia Bunnell High School has enjoyed iation, and of course, hypnosis. can get hypnotized in a one-on- of their life, like in their self-con- “Penny Drive” and more fund- the comedy hypnosis show La Rosa, a famed comedian and one session. It’s rare that some- fidence, public speaking and bad raisers throughout the month performed by Dan La Rosa. This hypnotist, filled the auditorium one couldn’t.” habits. Hypnosis can be utilized of March to help find a cure for year, BHS HOSA decided to join with laughter from start to finish. But it takes a special kind of for all of these bad habits and forces with Stratford High School leukemia. With dancing male ballerinas, mind to fall under hypnosis for many others, which he tailors to to obtain a greater turnout and talented rock artists, and exotic a show, so La Rosa had to make each individual person. raise funds for both chapters. The Bullpod: Top 5 Songs on your iPod Julianna Koonitsky Freelancer

Justin Almonte Adam Santiago Arinn Buoni Stephanie Cadley Ms. Ravo Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Permanent Sub 1. Stairway to Heaven- 1. Yay Yay- 1. All I Want for Christmas Is 1. Nirvana- 1. Take Me To Church- Led Zepplin Schoolboy Q You- Sam Smith Hozier 2. It’s Tricky- 2. I Can Feel It- Mariah Carey 2. Wings- 2. Diane Young- Run DMC DMX 2. Thinking Out Loud- Birdy Vampire Weekend 3. September- 3. Look Through My Eyes- Ed Sheeran 3. Latch- 3. I’m Gonna Be- Earth, Wind and Fire DMX 3. Uptown Funk- Sam Smith The Proclaimers 4. Safety Dance- 4. Recognize- Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars 4. Thinking Out Loud- 4. Uptown Funk- Men Without Hats The Lox 4. Partition- Ed Sheeran Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars 5. Play That Funky Music- 5. Love Me or Leave Me Alone- Beyonce 5. I Bet My Life- 5. Blank Space- Wild Cherry The Lox 5. Night Chances Imagine Dragons Taylor Swift One Direction Page 5 ART/CREATIVE FEATURE February 2015 Scribe Creative Spotlight Here at the Scribe we love students who express themselves in artistic formats, like drawing, painting, creative writing and photography. This page is dedicated to the BHS students who devote their time and talents to the arts. Goodbye Be Mine.... By Lauren Anderson These Valentine Day inspired works were completed by Mrs. Panelli’s art classes. If I got the chance to tell you Everything I have to say It would take me a while Maybe all day If I had to put into words How I feel about you It wouldn’t be as simple As tying a shoe It’d be more complex Like something you’ve never heard But you’d smile and laugh At every word As the words pour out Like a river off my tongue You’ll intertwine your hand in mine And make sure this moment is long You’ll give me a smile and look into my eyes You’ll sit there while you decide Whether or not You think it’d be right To lay your lips on mine On this beautiful night You’ll lean in slowly Grabbing my face You come in real slow I know you want a taste You look at me With those intimate eyes I just want you to know I’m not good with goodbyes

Artists (top row, l to r); Megan O’Leary, Lauren Anderson, Chad Schroeder, Mia Candanedo, Samantha Hernandez (middle row, l to r): Doralis Ceballos, Sabryna Frazetta, Astrid Rodriguez, Yoselyn Sarceno (bottom row, l to r) Carissa DiCicco and Chad Schroeder

Winter Feelings Mask “Meryl Streep” By Olivia Belliveau By Jessica Guerrucci By Kathleen Politica

November slipped by shaking, I’m hiding behind a mask that The Moon hiding in blankets, just trying isn’t mine. By Kara Murray not to ice over It has glitter and gold and all the yet. beauty shows. I would love to live on the moon December slips in aching, It has delicacy and simplicity. with you cold crystallizing It is whimsical and fun. We could sit and watch the earth its bones, No one knows what lies under- fall off its axis time wearing its neath; And I would search through the clothes, its skin, That is, no one except me. stars thin. If they saw my real face I don’t Until I found a pair bright January will slip together break- know what they will say. enough to resemble your eyes ing, This is my life, it’s just an act. And when a shooting star comes rubbing its eyes, parting The smiles, the laughter, and by the clouds like curtains, everything they know, I won’t need to wish for anything singing its morning song, Is so far from the truth, I’m afraid anymore and February will slip through to let it show. And when the meteor finally hits taking Even if I close my eyes and wish We’ll blow up like a bomb care of the broken glass and it all away, And scatter into every corner of missing pieces and This is who I’ve become and I the universe trying to puzzle a mess into have nothing else to say. And we can paint the moon like a miracle. a rainbow Because I’m so tired of the white I’ve never lived without oxygen But I can learn to live without it And I’ve never walked on the Artists: top row (l to r): Jaqon moon before McKoy and Ashante Devalda But the first time I do bottom row: Emily Harrison I want it to be with you Page 6 ENTERTAINMENT February 2015 New Year, New Music Bulldog Nora Turner Editor Tired of the same old songs looping on your playlists? Liven up your music repertoire in 2015 with these four albums that offer a sound for Buzz: everyone. They will have you blasting your headphones and jamming along in the new year. How do you feel about the closing of the Stratford movie theater?

Julianna Koonitsky Staff Reporter

Into the Woods: Major Motion rose ave. by You+Me In The Lonely Hour by Sam Smith About Last Night by Sleeper Picture Soundtrack by Various Perfect if you love: The Lumi- Perfect if you love: Ed Sheeran Agent Artists neers and the Civil Wars and Frank Ocean Perfect if you love: Cage the Perfect if you love: music from This emerging dynamic duo Even though Sam Smith is still Elephant and Paramore Les Miserables or Wicked of pop goddess, Alecia Moore, a newcomer on the “pop” scene, This sugar-coated pop-punk From the new 2014 major mo- more famously known as P!nk, his soulful voice has rocked the band from Bowling Green, Ky. tion picture, the Into the Woods and Canadian singer-songwriter, globe with his chart-topping has infected the genre with its soundtrack is a lively, upbeat and Dallas Green, is an indie power- album, In the Lonely Hour. sing-along choruses and quirky full of Disney magic. Based upon house that is soon to take over This 22-year old London-born lyrics. After their first album the Tony-winning Broadway mu- the genre. Their debut album, phenomenon has topped charts Celebrasion hit in 2011, Sleeper Mrs. Horan: “I will be sad to see sical of the same name, Into The rose ave. is soft, but moving, for months on end and recently Agent received praise for their it go. It was nice to have a movie Woods’ story is a compilation of and it is surprising from the dominated the Grammys, win- upbeat girl-band sound from theater in town.” many Grimm Brothers fairy-tales usual grunge pop more known ning four awards for Best New frontwoman Alex Kandal, while like, “Rapunzel,” “Cinderella,” by P!nk. Her partner, Green, is Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, keeping it original with a mash- “Little Red Riding Hood,” and more known under the mon- and Best Record and Song of the up of Sixties rock and Seventies “Jack and the Beanstalk.” This iker City and Colour, whose Year for, “Stay With Me (Dark- bubblegum-pop. The six-man album is a breath a fresh air and own work is similar to that on child Version).” Smith’s falsetto band earned a spot at the coveted it’s another wonderful movie rose. ave. The ten-track album is intimidating, yet uplifting, and Vans Warped Tour in the sum- adaptation of a musical. The in- is filled with mellow chords, he reaches notes that seem unreal mer of 2014, as their sophomore tro, “Prologue: Into The Woods,” powerful lyrics and two voices for a male voice. “Stay With album, About Last Night, released tells the storyline in sing-song, that meld together like magic. All Me,” the album’s greatest hit, is in May. This new effort cleans up and its tagline, “Into the Woods,” the album’s songs were written a must-listen; Smith highlights the band’s rough-edged sound, will surely be stuck in listeners’ together by Green and Moore, how he is, “just a man,” looking and it takes their garage-band head for days. “Agony,” sung by and Green leads them through for love. “Stay With Me” reached look to a more sophisticated Chris Pine and Billy Magnus- with his masterful acoustic guitar number two on the U.S. Billboard space in the pop-punk world. The sen, is a beautiful harmony of skills. Opening track, “Capsized,” Hot 100 and was an international albums’ gem is “Waves,” which both Rapunzel and Cinderella’s talks of how a love gone wrong success. “Leave Your Lover” is is a song laced with summer- another passionate acoustic piece, time fun, and a stellar melody. princes as they question why can’t always be salvaged, where Clarissa Polynice: “It’s sad where Smith asks, “What use is “Be Brave” is an ideal tune to their princesses are, “just out of as the breathtaking, “Unbeliev- because now Stratford won’t have money when you need someone get ready in the morning, and reach.” While “Any Moment” is er,” tells how to keep hanging on a place teenagers can hang out. to hold?” Smith finds his soul in “Take It Off” a great dance track. a comical fight between Cinder- even when it seems the darkest. Having another potential gym “I’m Not The Only One,” where Sleeper Agent is unique band ella’s prince, Pine, and the Baker, Perhaps their best duet shines is a waste. We should keep the he struggles with the effects of whose songs will never get out of Emily Blunt, where they tell us in “Gently,” where they discuss movies.” to treat any moment as one’s last sacrifice and that they, “wouldn’t cheating in a relationship. Its your head. because, “any moment, big or mind,” giving up anything for chorus is infectious and mov- small, is a moment, after all. Seize one another. Their ability to ing, and makes such a horrible the moment, skies may fall, any create swells and melodies with topic sound so beautiful. When moment.” Meryl Streep gives an little instruments is best shown listeners want a little pep, look to epic performance as the witch in, in “Love Gone Wrong,” where the “Money on My Mind,” which has “Stay With Me,” where she begs two switch off singing its verses, a funky dance beat that would be Rapunzel to never leave her, and then meet in the glorious chorus. perfect for working out. Smith Streep’s voice shines. This album This album is soothing and filled has made a statement on the pop will leave you both smiling and with raw emotion, and rose ave. genre, and he will for sure be an reminiscent of the childhood is perfect music for a rainy day artist to follow in the future. fairytales with a mysterious touch and will have listeners humming of make-believe. along to each chord.

Daniel Halchak: “I feel as if it is Poetry Club; An Expressive Outlet a part of the town’s entertainment David Junga Stratford Library, with people nitely one that can only further when she first read one of her going away, and the plans of an Freelancer from Stratford High. It was so cement the bond shared between poems: “I was really nervous at L.A. Fitness being put there [is] fun to hear everyone’s work and the two schools. first because I don’t usually read Students wishing to express useless. Without the theater, kids it was a really supportive and Members really have posi- my stuff to people, but once I their ideas through words or who like me won’t have a place to welcoming atmosphere.” tive experiences. Junior Lauren did it I had a lot of fun. People are hoping to hone their writing ‘hang out’ and will continue the Rountos is a huge supporter of Anderson’s take on Poetry Club seemed to really like my writing, skills have a fantastic oppor- cause of an anti-social genera- these Poetry Fairs at the Stratford is, “[that it] is an awesome way and now I really enjoy reading tunity to do so with the BHS tion.” Library. She said, “The Poetry to express yourself without any my pieces out loud.” The positive Poetry Club. Advised by English Fair in December was a great judgment. It’s a great way to reception by other members is an teachers Ms. Rountos and Mrs. success.” get inspired. Everyone respects energy that the entire group can Kulenych, the Poetry Club caters Students from Stratford High, each other and also each other’s feed off of. to a spectrum of poets ranging Bunnell, and Bridgeport schools writing.” A plethora of students in writ- from novice to adept. came to perform for their peers Anderson, along with the ing based classes like Creative Found in room B120, the and family members. It was a other members, reads the Poem Writing and Journalism enjoy atmosphere is laid back and new positive night where students of the Week on the Bulldog showing their writing prowess in members are always welcome. got to showcase their talents and Bulletin. If students are interested this club. The club meets after school on have their voices heard. in sharing their speaking voice Senior Jelanie Billie-Soto said, Tuesdays where they discuss and Although the rivalry between or being on the daily announce- “Poetry club is so enjoyable, but I perform poetry that they have Bunnell and Stratford High can ments, being a member of the wish more people knew about it.” written. Being a part of Poetry still cause awkward tension, Bun- Poetry Club can help students Poetry Club meets on Tues- Club also provides enjoyable nell and its sister school put aside reach those goals. days after school, and new mem- practice for public speaking. their differences to come together Most students are nervous the bers are encouraged to come Junior Olivia Belliveau said, in the form of verbal expression. first time they perform in front share their talents! Aaron Samuel: “I don’t mind it “The first time I performed for The collaboration between Bun- of an audience. Member junior closing because it’s turning into a other people was recently at the nell and Stratford High is defi- Kara Murray shared how she felt gym, so it’s not a big deal.” February 2015 NEWS Page 7 Finding the Balance Between Work and School who continue to attend high they receive can be overwhelm- it’s taught me how to grow inde- school have a part-time job.” ing. Perhaps jobs should cut pendently. Getting a job might While the average student down on hours and have teens have been the best decision I only works 19 hours a week, worry more about school. Intense have made.” many students say that having stress can be harmful to a teen’s Junior Melissa Hernandez is a a job and getting school work health. Life could be easier to student who is currently unem- done is a hassle. It takes a very manage during the school year ployed and focusing on school determined person to be able to if teens only had to work on full time. Hernandez said, “It do both. weekends. would be way too overwhelming. However, junior Katlyn Parkes Similar to Scott, junior Cayla It takes a lot to get everything says, “Balancing both a job and Wallace, who works at Wendy’s done and not feel like there’s too school is easy. As long as you about five times a week says, much on your plate. I already know where your priorities “Looking back on my deci- get barely any sleep because of stand, you won’t lose focus. I tend sion to take on a job while in school work.” to always get school work done. school, I believe it has become Overall, depending on the Plus, I get my own money. It felt overwhelming. Homework and person, balancing school and great being able to buy my family studying takes up a lot of time, so work can be challenging. If Christmas gifts from my money does working. It usually causes someone is a determined person, this year. It’s beneficial.” me to stay up late at night trying go for it. If not, focus on what re- Finding a balance between working and school can be difficult for teen- Other teens think otherwise to finish my work.” ally matters, which is taking care agers. Photo Credit: Google Images from Parkes. Junior Alona Scott Junior Kieaundria Poole, who of oneself as a teen. Having to said, “Personally, balancing balance school and a job is only Jaslene Ruiz Are more teens stressing because works two to three days a week at school and work can be over- a small preview of what is ahead. Freelancer of it? Having a job and balancing Panera Bread, said, “It’s over- whelming. I don’t have time It’s good to get ready for it, but school can create different feel- whelming, but it’s very beneficial. As children turn into pre- for friends or anyone. Getting enjoy the teenage years. Every- ings depending on the student. I’m learning how to handle more teens, and pre-teens turn into homework and studying for tests thing has its time. When the time Today, more teenagers are responsibility and its teaching young adults, they learn to take and quizzes are hard because I comes, then it comes. Until then, beginning to work while in me maturity. I have grown a lot on more responsibility, but time have to stay up late to get it done. school. According to Dr. Jeylan T. in the past months from hav- just enjoy life. begins to be an issue. As they The only good thing is that I’m Mortimer, a Sociology Professor ing a job. I can also do my own start to juggle school and work, making my own money.” at the University of Minn., “To- thing now. I don’t have to ask my there is less time to socialize with Giving teens as many hours as friends or complete schoolwork. day about 80 percent of teenagers parents for money anymore and Snowy Days or Sunny Days? Rifle Team Makes BHS Proud is very rare for someone to score so well so soon. Murdoch said he joined because he was very intrigued with the sport and wanted a chance to meet new people with the same interests. In a rifle match, each team member shoots two targets which are letter-size sheets of heavy paper. Each target has 11 “bulls” (sets of scoring rings), but only ten are scored. The eleventh bull, called the “sighter,” is used for practice shots as the shooters adjust their rifles for maximum Which is better; summer or winter? Photo Credit: Google Images accuracy. Once they have taken Brooke Shannon get the school days over with in their practice shots and are ready, they shoot one round in each Freelancer the winter time when it’s cold Assembled in all of their gear are the BHS rifle team: top row (l to r); bull for a total of 20 shots. They Days off from school due to outside because it’s more time Coach Josie Burzynski-Smith, Neil Murdoch, Nick Fazekas, Kyle Sulli- shoot five shots from each of four snow and cold weather may seem that I could be spending outside van and Philip DiNardo, bottom row (l to r); Hope Kavulich, Michele shooting positions: prone (laying awesome, until the days have in the warm weather in June.” Morra, Lily Mudre, Katie Gorlo and Carly Wermuth to be made up in the end of the Before winter, the last day of down), sitting, kneeling, and school year in June. Some stu- school was scheduled to be June Michele Morra of 199 in her senior year, and her offhand or standing. dents at Bunnell enjoy the days 15. But that date is indefinite Freelancer brother, Mike Burzynski, The scoring of all the targets who later tied that record. depends on where each shot hits off but do not enjoy making them now due to the number of snow Bunnell rifle team for the win! This year’s rifle team consists the bull. The shooter gets any- up as much. days that have occurred. This This season, the Bunnell rifle of nine members: senior captain where from zero to ten points, Some BHS students feel that winter there has also been many team has had a great record, and Lily Mudre, junior Nick Fazekas, with a “bull’s-eye” being worth snow days are a great break delayed openings and a few early ended the regular season 4-2. sophomores Phillip DiNardo, the full ten points. Each individ- during the school week. Junior closings, but those won’t affect This year, the team is further Katie Gorlo, Michele Morra, and ual on the team earns a score out Emily Ayala said, “I love snow the day that students get out of exemplifying that the rifle team is Neil Murdoch, and freshmen of 200, and the team adds up the days because I like the snow and school in June. a great addition to BHS athletics. Hope Kavulich, Kyle Sullivan, top five scores. Whichever team enjoy sledding with my friends.” Senior Jackie Williams said, Although many competitive and Carly Wermuth. has the highest score wins the Days off give may give students “I don’t mind snow days. I love sports involve team practices Captain Mudre joined the match. opportunities to do activities having the days off, except I want and some elements of individual team her freshman year. Prior to Coach Burzynski-Smith says that they may be too busy to do to graduate as soon as possible.” practice, too, rifle truly exempli- joining, she said she had never the thing that attracted her to the during the school week. The more snow days, the farther fies a sport where the better one heard of anything like rifle be- sport is how you can improve “I love snow days because it the end-of-school-year events are performs individually, the better fore. She had done many other your score invaluably and also gives me a chance to go snow- pushed off. a team performs as a whole. sports, but none during the help your team in the end. She boarding with my family and Snow days affect BHS students Rifle is also very mental, not winter, so rifle seemed interest- loved traveling, excelling quickly, friends, and I love to play in the positively and negatively. They completely unlike other athletic ing to her. Mudre’s highest score and winning very frequently. snow,” said senior Phil Miklovich. provide a break from school, but endeavors. However, in rifle if ever was a 197 in her junior year, Her favorite part of the sport is Senior Shannon Hofmiller when the time comes that stu- one’s mental concentration is off which is near perfect. She loves how it’s the only one where men said, “On snow days I usually dents have to make them up in by even the slightest, it can have being captain, and feels that she and women compete equally. stay inside, drink hot chocolate, the summer, it is not as enjoyable, a huge impact on the individual is responsible enough to handle Burzynski-Smith loved being able and watch shows and movies on especially when it is sweltering and team scores. Being able to the team. As captain, one of her to shoot next to both her coach Netflix.” hot. However, the weather can- focus and tune everything else goals for this year’s team is to be and her brother most of her life, Students like junior Christina not be controlled and snow days out is key. undefeated in the regular season and she still enjoys that to this Perez would rather have the time are scheduled for the safety of the This merging of individual and go on to compete in the State day. She loves being a coach off in the summer. “I don’t like students and staff. Unfortunately, and team achievement is what Championships on Feb. 25. because you cannot just learn this the cold weather,” says Perez, “I’d by the end of the year the school attracts some of Bunnell’s finest Sophomore Murdoch first sport in a week; it take years and rather enjoy the warm weather days usually pile up when most athletes. Two examples are Head joined this season and excelled years of practice. and not have to be in school students and teachers would Coach Josie Burzynski-Smith, a very quickly. After only being on when it’s a beautiful day.” rather be swimming in the pool BHS alumna, who shot all four the team for two weeks, he scored Junior Megan Uhrynowski or soaking up the sun. years and tied the school record agrees and said, “I’d rather just a perfect 50 on a prone target. It February 2015 NEWS Page 8 Teacher Feature: Ms. Sweeney Hannah McGettigan passion in teaching. main goal is to pair business Staff Reporter “When I was a little girl, I and education together. We try Although Ms. Heather remember being so intrigued and to connect with our community Sweeney has only been teaching fascinated by teachers, but I also both in the school and outside of at BHS for two years, students always had an interest in business the school. We provide oppor- and faculty members are sure to and looking into opportunities to tunities to members that will acknowledge her contributions create and develop new ideas into prepare them for life after school towards BHS and its Business a business of my choice,” said and help them develop skills that Department. Teaching several Sweeney. will help them in any field,” said classes throughout the school All of Sweeney's students are Sweeney. year such as Personal Finance, sure to gain lifelong skills like Sweeney and FBLA have been Intro to Business, Microsoft respect, timeliness, responsibility, working hard to prepare for Office, and Entrepreneurship, has diligence, and communication. future events, including the St. connected Sweeney to students Sweeney's classes are filled with Baldwicks “Shave Your Head” of all grade levels. She is also lessons that students can take fundraiser. The event will take the sophomore class’ and Future with them throughout their lives. place on March 15 from 12 to 4 Business Leaders of America’s “Ms. Sweeney is very nice. She p.m. in the BHS gym, and stu- (FBLA) adviser. definitely knows how to make dents and staff members will be Before becoming a Bulldog, learning fun and enjoyable,” said able to shave or cut their hair in Sweeney in her classroom, where she teaches Microsoft Office and Entre- Sweeney worked at Region 16 in sophomore Julianna Koonitsky. honor of those who have illnesses preneurship classes. Photo Credit: Hannah McGettigan Beacon Falls and Prospect, Conn. FBLA has continuously pro- like cancer. The monetary goal of teaching,” said Sweeney. and unique places. I like playing Eventually, she landed in the gressed since Sweeney became the fundraiser is to raise $50,000. Outside of the school, Ms. around with whatever is around Waterbury school district teach- its adviser. She attends confer- “She's a great colleague and Sweeney continues to share me,” said Sweeney. ing Business to middle school ences like the Officer Leadership knows how to balance ideas that her passion by helping others. For Sweeney, the most reward- students. Conference with Bunnell's FBLA relate to business. She has truly Sweeney is currently teaching ing part about being a teacher are “Prior to coming here I was in officers, and organizes fundrais- made FBLA grow and improve,” yoga, and she is a health and the relationships she builds with Waterbury, and I must say it is a ers like the #NinaStrong T-shirt said former FBLA adviser and fitness coach. She has her Holistic all of her students. Student-teach- completely different place to be. fundraiser. These are just two of fellow business teacher, Mrs. Health and Yoga Certifications. er connections are what makes I love Bunnell and my students, the many business related events Coleman. Sweeney also enjoys working teaching an amazing career for especially since we have a cul- that Ms. Sweeney has helped with Along with being the FBLA out in her free time and entering Sweeney. turally diverse population,” said at BHS. adviser, Sweeney is also the Soph- races such as the Tough Mudder “I grow so attached to my Sweeney. Members of FBLA gain im- omore Class Adviser. Providing and the Spartan Race. students. I'm sad that I have to Sweeney graduated from portant business skills along with fundraising ideas to help the “I am currently training for a let them go each semester! I love Masuk High School in Monroe, character development strategies sophomore class is one of the top fitness competition and plan on the ability to teach my students Conn. She had high athletic for everyday use. FBLA introduc- priorities of being an adviser. running a Spartan race this year. because there are many aspects of achievements in softball, includ- es students to becoming better “I meet with the sophomore I always run the Litchfield Road business that I try to stress to my ing All-Conference and All-State leaders for the rest of their high class officers to develop fundrais- Race in April with my family students,” said Sweeney. titles, while earning Varsity school careers and for the future. ing ideas to help with future costs which is about seven miles. The Freshman Kaleigh Mirowski honors all four years. For her “Ms. Sweeney is always ener- of the class. We are currently next step would be attempting a said, “Ms. Sweeney is always undergraduate studies, Sweeney getic and ready to start class. In creating order forms to purchase half marathon,” said Sweeney. there for her students and will attended Lynn University in FBLA, I’m learning to become a class apparel that will help raise Besides working out, Sweeney give you help when you need it.” Boca Raton, Fl. and majored in better leader and have stronger money for their class fund,” said really enjoys photography. Creat- Students who want to pursue a Business. Sweeney eventually mi- communication skills. It’s helpful Sweeney. ing different perspectives of the career in the business field should nored in Psychology at the Uni- to because business relates to all “If you think about it, all of world and capturing moments be sure to take one of Sweeney's versity of Bridgeport due to her careers,” says senior Julia Fred- the things that I was interested around her is Sweeney's favorite classes. Her advice and lessons fascination of the human mind. ericks. in would end up leading me to part about photography. will prepare many to face the She also earned her Masters De- “FBLA participates in many teaching. I tied in my business “I love taking photos of beau- realities of the real world. gree in Education to pursue her events throughout the year. Our savvy ways with my passion for tiful places as well as really cool Spontaneous Chinchilla Birth in BHS named Butter Finger, to go along Wrubel just did not see the clues. [weighing] Butter Finger every- with the candy theme of all their “It made sense because she day,” said Forte. It's nothing they names. The mother, Fudge, was was gaining weight rapidly and cannot handle though! Fudge doing okay, as well as the other wouldn't run around in the pen; and Hershey have adjusted well four-month old baby, Hershey. we thought she was just fat and to having a new family member. “We gave extra food for the lazy. We suggested she eat less. “They get along really well and mother for her nursing and left Right before she gave birth she Hershey tends to act like an older that day knowing there was an lost about 40 grams, and we sister towards Butter Finger. addition to the chinchilla family were very confused but it turns They're all very protective of each and everything have been good out that her water broke,” Forte other,” said Forte. since,” said Wrubel. explained. Although unexpected, Butter The following Monday when Going from two chinchillas to Finger has been a great addition Wrubel informed the AP Biology three has been a bit of an adjust- to the AP Biology family. students about the birth, every- ment considering they now have one was stunned. It was com- to take care of a newborn. pletely unexpected because no "We had to get them a bigger one had any idea that Fudge was home, and do more things, like Dr. Wrubel holds one of his adorable chinchillas in his classroom, where pregnant. Considering she had he takes care of a variety of animals for his AP Biology class. Photo given birth to Hershey just four Credit: Hannah McGettigan they did not think much else of months prior, and she had been Karina Castro it. However, the next day when separated from a male chinchilla, Freelancer Wrubel and Nurse Karen came in this new baby came as a complete It was an ordinary, peaceful to do a weekend checkup on the surprise. Friday after school in Bunnell. animals, they noticed something As it turns out, the separa- The animals in Dr. Wrubel's was different. It was not an ob- tion of Fudge and another male room had all been taken care vious change though and it was chinchilla didn't happen soon of by his AP Biology students. not until Wrubel walked past the enough, and before coming to Seniors Jessica Tartaglio and chinchilla “home” that he noticed Bunnell for the year, she was Rylie Forte had looked after their a strange object in the cage. already pregnant again. When chinchillas, Fudge and Hershey, When Wrubel happened to Tartaglio and Forte were in- and they did not notice anything pass by the cages to clean them, formed of the news, they couldn't unusual, except for the fact that on the lower level where the believe it. Fudge had randomly lost about bedding lies, something was out “I thought he was talking 40 grams since the week before. of place. Wrubel noticed that about the lizards....We both The weeks prior, Fudge had there was a stillborn chinchilla looked at each other and thought gained weight, so this was a lying in the cage, but lying along it couldn't be true,” said Tartaglio. strange change. Perhaps she had However, after considering with it was an infant that had The new baby chinchilla in Dr. Wrubel’s classroom, Butter Finger. Photo stopped eating so much, and survived. The baby chinchilla was what happened, the events began to make sense, but the class and Credit: Hannah McGettigan