November 2012 Passages VOLUME XLVIII Northwest Catholic, 29 Wampanoag Drive, Connecticut, 06117
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Northwest November 2012 Passages VOLUME XLVIII Northwest Catholic, 29 Wampanoag Drive, Connecticut, 06117 Ninety Miles to Havana Author Addresses NWC Community By Jenna Jordano way to guarantee their chil- experiences. As for his second dren’s safety: by getting them day, Mr. Flores-Galbis spoke Over the course of two days, out of Cuba. As a part of this to the freshman and junior the Northwest Catholic com- mass exodus, Mr. Flores-Gal- classes. He shared different munity had the honor to meet bis and his two older brothers topics with his new audi- one of the 14,000 children to were shipped to a refugee ence. Instead of the writing leave Cuba in 1961, Enrique camp in southern Florida. He process, he shared the culture Flores-Galbis. As a child, enlightened our community and history of Cuba. He was not only with his also able to answer any other compelling novel questions about the writing 90 Miles to Havana, process and Cuban culture but also with the that were lingering among experiences that he a select group of students. shared in person. These students had been Art Rich Photography On his first day at selected based on essays they Flores-Galbis shares his journey with a Senior English class. Northwest Catholic, had written about his novel, was especially educational Children’s Book list, and Mr. Flores-Galbis which was a required sum- and emotional and therefore The Cooperative Children’s shared his insights mer reading assignment. This a perfect pick. In fact, this Book Center’s Choice Award. on creativity and summer reading selection novel has received Mr. Flores-Galbis is a gifted the writing process several honors for writer who depicted Hispanic to the sophomore this very reason. culture and Cuban history and senior classes. Some of these with grace and intelligence. Additionally, he honors include the As a school community, both spoke to various Association for the faculty and students were senior English Library Service lucky to have met such an Flores-Galbis points out information in classes to enhance Art Rich Photography to Children and insightful, creative man. Prior his presentation. his thoughts with REFORMA, The to leaving he said, “Anyone Enrique Flores-Galbis was a smaller audience. These National Coun- can write as long as you know separated from his parents in insights were about how cil for the Social a little about the process.” the midst of the mass exodus to use one’s imagination in Studies Exception- This statement left all of the named “Operation Pedro order to develop a creative al Children’s Book Northwest Catholic commu- Pan.” This became a reality in element to their work. Not list, Bank Street nity determined to take his the 1960s when parents feared only did he give information Best Children’s wisdom into their own hands the indoctrination of their on his writing process, but Books of the Year, for future use. It was a unique children and that Fidel Castro also he shared his poetry and would take away their paren- Association for and fruitful experience to hear artwork. His poetry consisted Art Rich Photography Library Service to from a talented artist who tal authority. Parents believed of fictional imagery whereas One of many works of art painted by Flores- Children Notable was also a witness to history. this operation was the only his artwork portrayed his life Galbis. The Class of 2014 Steps Into New Role at Junior Investiture Ceremony By Maggie Rose grow closer as a class. The celebration of the Eucharist, their new leadership roles in This was held in the form of ceremony began with a Mass Father Crowley, Northwest’s the school. Words of wisdom a short prayer service lead by On the afternoon of Monday, attended by the entire faculty Chaplain, blessed the crosses were presented to the class of Madison Mortilaro ‘14 and October 22nd, the class of and student body. In his hom- that would be presented to 2014 by junior class president Anne Berning ‘14; with reflec- 2014 finally became invested ily, Deacon Santos invited the each junior. These crosses Owen Eagan ‘14 and senior tions from Mrs. Williamson as upperclassmen of North- juniors to think about their are meant to symbolize God class president Amanda Walt- and Chris Gosselin ‘14. One west. This long-awaited God-given greatness. He im- and His faith in the junior man ‘13. Amanda spoke about focus at the evening event Angela Miguel ‘15 Angela Miguel ‘15 Angela Miguel ‘15 Angela Miguel ‘15 Father Crowley blessed the crosses Brendan Fox ‘13 and Gabri Beaulieu ‘14, Savannah Gaston ‘13, Molly Connor Dunn ‘14 and Ryan Coursey ‘13 to be given to the juniors. Luke Foran ‘14 McDonald ‘14, and Gabrielle Giangreco ‘13 ceremony welcomed this class plored them not to “hide their class in their last two years being the best you can be, was on the parents of juniors. into their new positions of lights under a bushel basket.” in high school and beyond. quoting President Abraham Each junior presented his or responsibility and leadership. The Mass fell on the feast day Each junior was accompanied Lincoln, in saying “whatever her parents with a carnation The junior class spent the en- of blessed John Paul II, and by one or two members of you are, be a good one.” That to thank them for all of the tire morning on retreat. This Deacon Santos shared with the senior class. These senior evening, there was a separate love and support that they retreat took the students on a the community some of the sponsors will act as a support ceremony for the juniors to give. It was a milestone the spiritual journey to help them great Pope’s words. After the system as the juniors take attend with their parents. Class of 2014 will treasure. NWC Page 2 Editorials November 2012 Nicholas’ Notes On October 21st, Pope Letter from the Vice Principal Benedict XVI celebrated the canonization of seven new saints. Among them was Kat- Greetings NWC Family, The goals of our NWC eri Tekakwitha. In his homily, It gives me great pride and community are to continue Pope Benedict described the excitement to write to you as building a tradition saint’s inspiring life. the new Vice Principal / Dean of successful student of Students for Northwest achievement, a commitment Holiness always rises up Catholic High School. I am so to effective classroom in the Church from the very impressed and humbled instruction, and a dedication well-spring of the mys- by the work the NWC faculty, to doing whatever it takes tery of redemption, as staff, students and families to promote the overall foretold by the prophet have done with the school well-being of students and Isaiah in the first reading: community by creating a continuing to develop strong the Servant of the Lord positive culture and climate servant-leaders who will be is the righteous one who and developing exemplary contributing members of “shall make many to be ac- teaching practices that will society. These are the values I counted as righteous; and prepare all of our students for cherish and the commitment he shall bear their iniqui- college and career success. that I bring with me to You, the unified NWC family, Northwest Catholic. My wife ties” (Is 53:11); this Servant Caroline O’Neill is Jesus Christ, crucified, should also be commended Lori, my daughter Brianna Mr. Canny risen and living in glory. for the cultivation of a school and I are simply thrilled to The partnership we begin one another, rather than text Today’s canonization is community that has a culture now be a part of your school this year, as one school or post your feelings. And an eloquent confirmation that honors academic success, family and community. community - one NWC family most important of all, think of this mysterious sav- leadership, service, respect, Although, being a former - is the greatest asset we have before you act. Make good ing reality. The tenacious Catholicism and personal student, athlete, and coach in maintaining the success of choices and remember that profession of faith of these pride. here at NWC, I feel as though last 50 years and the goals we everything counts. Stay seven generous disciples of James Comer, an Educational I have always been a part of have for the future in order focused on your learning and Christ, their configuration Reformist from New York the family. to continue the success our have a great year! to the Son of Man shines City, once defined a school I am pleased to report that the school community. out brightly today in the community as “partnerships school is well positioned for My advice this year for you whole Church. with families while building success this year and beyond. as a student of Northwest STAFF Kateri Tekakwitha was and fostering relationships Of course, much work is still Catholic is to get involved. Editor-in-Chief born in today’s New York with all parties involved in to be done in building on Join a club or an activity, Jenna Jordano state in 1656 to a Mohawk the development of the school the school’s tremendous 50 volunteer with friends, choose father and a Christian Al- and the students.” years of academic excellence. to serve those around you. Executive Board gonquin mother who gave Northwest Catholic not only Adding new students, new Put down the cell phones James Jordano to her a sense of the living epitomizes this example of staff members, new courses and the electronic devices, Jessica Jordano God.