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Friday November 10, 2017 The Bishop George Ahr HS Volume 48 One Tingley Lane Number 1 Satoma Edison, New Jersey 08820 Newsmagazine Ahr Star Spaghetti Dinner: the tradition continues

Inside... “The good Doctor” P. 5 Advice for freshmen P. 9 Sports spotlight P. 13

Ahr Star Dinner P. 2 New Faculty P. 6 WABA Day P. 10 Volleyball P. 14

EDITORIAL P. 3 Inspecting Carol P. 7 Hurricane Relief P. 11 Gymnastics P. 15

Stranger Things P. 4 Helping in Haiti P. 8 Current politics P. 12 Polar Plunge P. 16

Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Technology opens doors to curiosity and opportunity Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler Vice Principal: Brian Brogno

Campus Minister: to find out what happened in World Siri what zero divided by zero is). Sr. Cynthia Marie Babyak In a technologi- War I. Instead, you “Google” it. You Smartphones have also made Technology Coordinator: cally dependent don’t need to ask a friend what the communication and networking Michael Kowalczyk society, iPhones, story in class was about; summaries easier than it has ever been. Texting tablets, and laptops are available online. Moreover, the and direct messaging have replaced Editor-in-Chief have become a Internet satiates random curiosities. letters and emails. Almost everyone Simon Llaguno way of life.Tech- Why is the sky blue? How do fire- has a social media account, as well. nological advances flies glow? What’s the exact popula- Instagram not only lets you keep in Photo Editor have shown various benefits that Maia Lim tion? People can be inquisitive and touch with friends, but also provides would not have been possible if search for questions, and the answer an outlet for self-expression. Snap- Copy Editors we did not take advantage of these simple appears on a screen. chat lets people interact through Mary Pucci resources. Still, many argue that While these answers become pictures. Companies uses these plat- Laurel Prime this dependency can be detrimen- more readily available, it also forms to promote their businesses. tal. Some believe that people have teaches students important lessons. Used in the right way, social media Editorial Editor grown so attached to their devices Thomas Knapp Students learn how to find credible gives people the chance to enjoy life that they focus less on forming sources, so they know how to find and improve their networks. Entertainment Editor relationships with each other. While accurate and reliable information. Technology has truly evolved Maia Lim this is true to an extent, we must ask They are taught to avoid plagiarism. and continues to advance, even tak- ourselves an important question: Proper MLA citation is a lot easier ing on the tasks of humans. None- School News/Service Editors Who’s to blame: the latest iPhone or now that websites can do it for you. theless, we must remember that our Julia Kebuladze the person using it? Jasmine Chang One of the biggest innovations smartphone is not a living creature. To state the obvious, new in- is the smartphone. As the name Is it the fault of an inanimate iPhone Sports Editor novations have made life easier. suggests, the device utilizes apps screen that people have become ad- Simon Llaguno The Internet is a primary source that and programs to act somewhat like a dicted to its use? Rather, we should almost anyone can access to acquire brain. A calculator app does calcula- focus on using technology wisely in Editorial Writers information. In the modern world, tions for you. Siri actually listens order to maximize our own potential Simon Llaguno you don’t need to take a trip to the Mary Pucci and answers your questions, some- as human beings. If we do that then library and borrow an encyclopedia times in a creative way (try asking technology will only help us. Current Events Column Marjolyn Megaloudis Smartphones aren’t making people any smarter Staff Writers Nicole Petrick, Pamela Picerno, things can be done over a screen. cal health problems like obesity, Megan Lim, Samantha Soldo, Girely Things like reading body language chronic pain, and a deterioration of Oyola, Julia Duarte, Trent DeMesa, Technol- Jaren Buliyat, Kristel Rambaud, An ogy is something and social cues are becoming more the overall health of a person. Nguyen, Sybille Rateau that permeates of an issue in younger generations In this day and age, nothing is every aspect of our due to this shift. A study from private. Our lives are constantly Adviser: Amy Kate Byrne everyday lives. Duke University, has shown that an being exploited on various forms of Every step of our excess of technolgy also can lead to social media on a day to day basis. Vol. 48, No.1 days include some increased mental health issues like Since our phones and computers The Satoma Newsmagazine is form of machine. Technological feelings of isolation, depression, have become such integral parts of a student publication which advances are needed and wonder- anxiety, low self esteem, feelings of our day to day lives, websites like is the forum of expression for ful. They signify benchmarks in worthlessness, and stress. These is- Facebook, Skype, and Google pro- the student body at Bishop human progression and allow us to sues stem from being in an alternate vide free services while collecting a George Ahr High School, do more. However, it is impossible reality for too long without reprieve. frightening amount of data about its One Tingley Lane, Edison, to ignore the many adverse effects General qualities of creativity and users. This information gets sold to New Jersey 08820. Letters to technology has on the human condi- spontaneity have decreased overall other companies for mere pennies. the editor should be signed tion. in the general population due to the Technology has quickly overtak- although names will be held Technology renders many basic restraints technology puts on people. en our lives in the matter of a few upon request. The Satoma skills obsolete. Basic arithmetic is Technology may help supplement decades. Since then, we have seen Newsmagazine is a member no longer an issue as long as you the idea, but without the freedom of indisputable generational changes of the Quill and Scroll and the have an iPhone with you. While a wandering mind, these ideas will that stem from this shift. The level American Scholastic Press small mental problems may seem continue to become less abundant. of technology has begun to alter the Association. trivial, it is one less time of the day Healthwise, technology is not nature of the human mind. This is where our minds are being naturally on the side of the people. Due to a change that we as people need to Phone: (732)-549-1108 stimulated and worked. Otherwise, the feelings of isolation technology decide if it is something we want ext. 655 basic skills fall to the wayside. provides, studies have shown time for us as a population. Technology and time again that increased use may empower us, but we can also Email: [email protected] With the ease of technology, we interact with fewer and fewer people of technology leads to higher rates become its slaves without even real- of not only mental health issues, izing. We need to decide which way Web: www.bgahs.org/satoma. on a daily basis. 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Season 2 delivers quality perfor- With that said though, what mances by all of the actors, especial- Season 2 did expand upon were the ly by child actors Finn Wolfhard as questions left by the first season. Mike, and Millie Bobby-Brown as What is the Upside-Down? Did Eleven. An attentive and dedicated research on the dimension continue? viewer can definitely detect the emo- How were the researchers from tions between these two characters Season 1 held responsible? Were as they interact and how they did an the events ever made public? Many incredible job of representing those of these questions are answered in feelings. fantastic ways that will have people This season of Stranger Things is hung on their screens waiting to certainly leaving the audience with see what will happen next. Amaz- a desire for more. The story and plot ingly, there are still questions to be Caleb Mclaughlen, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, was used to establish the new enemy answered. The season ends with so Noah Schnapp, and Gaten Mazzara play the main roles in in a cliffhanger ending that will defi- many more questions that keep the Stranger Things. nitely pay off in the third-season. show interesting, while not abusing However, most fans will be left with the angle of suspense. Viewers aren’t starved of answers or questions by By: Thomas Knapp group of characters battles the latest a sort of empty feeling. The first sea- the ninth and final episode. enemy from the Upside-Down as the son was innovative, using the feeling The second season of Stranger Season 2 of Stranger Things of- beast struggles to manipulate their of nostalgia and telling new stories Things offers the viewer everything fers the viewer what Season 1 did: a friend Will. For most of the story, while still capturing the elusiveness the first season delivered upon, liv- nostalgic trip, an intriguing plot, and Eleven is separated from Mike, Will, of the time period. Season 2 delivers ing up to everyone’s expectations. wondrous world. Fans of the first Lucas, Dustin and the party’s newest all of these things just as well as Viewer who watched Season 1 of season will love what this season member, Max. She struggles on her Season 1 did, but without the inno- Stranger Things are probably watch- brings to the table, and newcomers own path to find justice for what vation. Of course it was amazing and ing Season 2 and loving how the will feel welcomed if they are not has happened to her, and comes to leaves any viewers immersed in a show is going. caught up. Warning: there are spoilers terms with the anger and pain inside mysterious and attractive world, but ahead! This season, the colorful herself. that was exactly what Season 1 was. BTS: not behind the scenes By: Maia Lim Sweat, and Tears,” “Not Today,” million pre-order sales, even result- Award Shows in Asia, BTS are and “Spring Day,” each with over a ing in shipping delays because of rising above the charts. They even Korean pop-group, BTS, has hundred million views on YouTube. high demand. There are nine tracks made Spotify’s Top Hits playlist and infiltrated America with record- They are known for a prominent in addition to two hidden tracks appeared on the Viral 50, Global 50, breaking sales and rankings this vocal and rap line and intense dance that make up the full Love Yourself: and Demi Lovato’s teen hits playlist. year. Their name, BTS, short for choreography. The rap line is Rap- ‘Her’ album. They released the mu- BTS also achieved their goal for Bangtan Sonyeondan in Korean, or monster, Suga, and J-Hope, and the sic video for “DNA” on September 2017, reaching the Billboard Hot Bulletproof Boyscouts, was recently vocal line is Jungkook, Jimin, V, and 18 and reached 21 million views 100 chart. With their eye-catching rebranded in English as Beyond Jin. J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook within 24 hours, becoming the first concepts and unique personalities, the Scene. The members are: Jin, make up the dance line with J-Hope k-pop group to do so. Winning millions are excited to see where Suga, J-Hope, Rapmonster, Jimin, V, as the dance leader for BTS. The multiple awards across several large BTS goes in 2018. and Jungkook. They debuted under group became the first k-pop group BigHit Entertainment in 2013 and to be nominated and win Top Social their ever growing fan base is called Artist at the 2016 Billboard Music ‘ARMY,’ fitting their determination Awards with the help of their Wings and support well. Rapmonster, the album, breaking Justin Bieber’s six leader, is fluent in his native Korean, year streak. English, which he learned by watch- Another reason why BTS appeals ing the show Friends, and Japanese. to the public is because many of The other members speak Korean their songs address social issues and have basic to advanced knowl- such as depression, social phobia, edge of Japanese and English. anxiety, and political issues. These Although they are in a smaller songs include “Wale Change,” entertainment agency and started “The Last” from Suga, “No More with a very low budget, they grew to Dream,” “Silver Spoon,” and “Go catch global attention in 2015 with Go,” among others. their music video, “Dope,” now with Their mini album, Love Yourself: over two hundred million views ‘Her,’ released on September 18th, on YouTube. The group contin- is one of the four LOVE albums, all BTS with their trophy after receiving Top Social Artist at ued to rise in popularity, releasing of which will be continued in 2018. the Billboard Music Award the music videos “Fire,” “Blood, The new album reached over 1.05 (all photos courtesy of google images)

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The novel zeroes in on protagonist, While this seems mentally exhaust- 16 year old Aza Holmes. Aza’s ing for the reader, this is Aza’s story begins with a mystery - along mindset throughout the entire novel with her best friend, Daisy, Aza - and perhaps the purpose of these sets out on a search for missing bil- mentally exhausting additions is to lionaire Russell Picket in the hopes provide the reader with a taste of the of receiving $100,000 in reward pain someone with a mental illness money. suffers. A main theme is spirals and how Aza feels trapped within her John Green shows off his new young adult novel However, the billionaire who (All photos courtesy of google images) left all of his wealth to a tuatara is own self. As John Green himself is not the most interesting plot line. a long time OCD sufferer, this at- dent. Aza’s OCD makes any form of story continues showing the parallels The son of said billionaire is Davis tempt at chronicling mental illness is intimacy nearly impossible. Davis between the two. While the novel Picket, a childhood friend of Aza’s. even more candid and raw. expresses the need to be appreciated often repeats itself and communi- The chemistry between the two is However, both she and Davis are “up close”. The relationship comes cates in metaphors and symbols, it muddled with unsure intentions. To trapped; Aza in her thoughts and to a bittersweet end. resonates. The story of Aza is one compound that, Aza suffers from Davis in his money. As much as Despite these differences the that many can and will continue to debilitating OCD. The story opens they want to make it work between two form a novel worthy bond. The relate to. them, their differences become evi- ABC gives its own portrayal of autism Get ready for a thrilling ride By: Sybille Rateau people, Dr. Shaun Murphy has yet to By: Maia Lim attracted millions of views with his On September 25th, 2017 the first convince everyone around him that dance cover of ‘Take me to Church’ episode of The Good Doctor aired he is just as qualified to be a surgeon Based on the popular novel by on YouTube, also appears in the on ABC. The show tells the story as all the doctors in the hospital and Agatha Christie, Murder on the film. This will be Cruz and Depp’s of Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young man just as worthy of respect as anyone. Orient Express is a film, newly third collaboration since 2001 and who has achieved his aspiration to For far too long, television shows released today, that many are look- Pfeiffer and Depp’s first collabora- become a surgeon at a reputable have only featured characters who ing forward to watch. The novel tion since 2012. hospital. Doctor Murphy has fin- exemplify what people gener- was published in 1934 and became According to the film ratings ished medical school and evidently ally perceive as normal. The Good a favorite of people over the years. site Rotten Tomatoes, ninety-nine possesses more than enough of Doctor allows the general public This is the second film making since percent out of about eight thousand the satisfactory intelligence that is to observe a way of living that is 1974 and is directed by Kenneth people want to watch the movie. necessary to be a surgeon. Still, he a little more unconventional. The Branagh. With the crowd’s obvious interest struggles to be taken seriously and show represents the fact that autistic This stylish and suspense filled and a renowned novel as a founda- gain the respect of his co-workers people are indeed different—that all mystery and drama is about thirteen tion, Murder on the Orient Express simply because he bares the diagno- people are different—but, perhaps, strangers stranded on a train in is a film held with high expectations. sis of autism and Savant Syndrome, it is trying to accept and understand Europe where all the characters are a condition that causes a person with the diversity of all people that will suspects of murder. One man, De- autism to exceed the average amount lead to the betterment of society. tective Hercule Poirot, races against of intellect in some areas while The Good Doctor subtly educates the clock to find the true culprit still having a significant deficit in people about autism and Savant before someone else is killed. The others. Although he repeatedly syndrome, showing viewers that entire plot is inspired by the real life proves himself as extraordinary and autistic Savant can be seen as an death of Charles Lindbergh’s toddler clearly shows a passion for helping advantage, rather than a setback. son. The child was kidnapped at More importantly, The Good Doctor only twenty months old and held at depicts people with autism or any ransom for the value of half a mil- mental condition as they truly are: lion dollars. Two months later, after people. The show invites its audi- the ransom had been paid, the child ence to normalize the idea of autistic was found dead on a road four miles people potentially having excep- from the crime scene. tional capabilities. The Good Doctor The main characters in the film demonstrates that they are capable include Detective Hercule Poirot, of love, hurt, and happiness, just like Mary Debenham, Ratchett, Mrs. anyone else. It portraits autism not Hubbard, and Pilar Estravados. The as a disorder or form of handicap, cast holds many well known actors but rather, simply as a different life like Kenneth Branagh, Daisy Ridley, Freddie Highmore as Dr. style. Viewers have much to learn Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Shaun Murphy prepares from this emotional, new TV series, and Penelope Cruz. Sergei Polunin, Detective Hercule Poirot for an operation showing every Monday night at 10 who was the youngest ever male advances ahead of the Ori- p.m. on the ABC network. principle in the Royal Ballet and ent Express

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 6 New Faculty The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 10 • 2017 say hola! to Senor Roca him a warm welcome as one of the Señor Roca saw an extremely reply with the famous blockbuster, Spanish instructors! After attend- welcoming school with an amaz- “Rocky.” Roca is particularly in- ing Rutgers University, Señor Roca ing staff, saying that it’s almost as terested in the Puerto Rican singer/ worked part time as a substitute if everyone were family here. “The songwriter, Nicky Jam. teacher, as well as a sports reporter, school is really open to helping oth- Señor Roca has been able to get which came effortlessly to him. He ers and it understands the meaning involved with the school commu- stated, “I always knew that I liked of togetherness. I think they work nity. Becoming a Spanish teacher Mr. Roca smiles as he working with students and I knew hard to provide students the best allowed him to create important calls on a student it would give me the opportunity to education they can.” Along with advice for any student:“Work as (All photos courtesy of coach as well. I enjoy teaching and teaching, he has several hobbies and hard as you can and do your best, BGA Publications) I wanted to change the experience I interests outside of the classroom. because these years are important had as a student for others, because For instance, he loves to watch and it’s critical to try out new By: An Nguyen I feel I’m more relatable since I’m and play sports such as football, subjects to see where your strengths not a native speaker, unlike my basketball, soccer, and track and lie,” he advises, “If you don’t, you’ll As a soccer referee in high teachers.” Roca also believes that field. Along with sports, Señor Roca find out in college and that could school and a Sam’s Club sales as- he’ll be able to connect and relate enjoys playing video games and hurt you or you could never find out sociate in college, Señor Stephen with his students in a way that a hanging out with his friends. and be missing what you’re talented Roca has always wanted to be a native speaker wouldn’t necessarily When asked what his favorite in.” Be sure to say “Hola!” to Señor teacher. The community now gives be able to do. movie is, Señor Roca was quick to Roca. Assisting Ahr Students by: Nicole Petrick experience with students since she beach, playing with her son, watch- was a lifeguard in high school and a ing “A Bronx Tale”, and listening to Bishop Ahr just welcomed a waitress in college. She also played Bruce Springsteen. new Student Assistant Counselor, basketball in both high school and Her advice for students is to get Ms. Crystal. She attended Rowan college. involved as “time in high school University for her Bachelor’s in When asked about BGA she flies by; don’t be afraid to try new psychology and Monmouth Uni- said, “It’s a great place to be. The things.” versity for her Master’s Degree in students and staff were all very wel- Be sure to take a minute to stop Clinical Mental Health Counseling. coming.” Her hobbies and interests by room 115 and say hello to Ms. It’s easy for her to talk about job include basketball, going to the Crystal. Ms. Crystal at her desk Warm welcome, Mr. Tocci By: Megan Lim lege, he also managed to juggle two listening to his favorite musicians, The Bishop Ahr community jobs. He pumped gas at a nearby Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, but recently welcomed one of its newest station and was also a McDonalds’ he also loves to sing and play the faculty members to the school – Mr. crew member. guitar. John Tocci is not only 9.7’s home- Aside from his time spent study- He continues to enjoy these room supervisor, but also one of the ing and working, he also devoted hobbies as he works at Bishop Ahr, school’s Geometry teachers. his time to his many interests. ‘Til which his first impression of was Before joining the Bishop Ahr this day, he is an avid fan of foot- “very welcoming and supportive.” family, Mr. Tocci attended Thomas ball, auto racing, and hockey; above To his students, Mr. Tocci advises to Mr. Tocci writes an equa- Edison State University. While all, Mr. Tocci takes great pleasure “always try your best and never be tion for his students studying and working hard in col- in music. Not only does he enjoy afraid to ask questions!” Bienvenido, Ms. Dinicola-Tapia By: Mary Pucci When asked about Bishop “Seabiscuit,” “It combines my fa- Ahr, she offered, “Everyone is so vorite things... history and horses.” This year is the year of Span- welcoming from the faculty to ad- She also listens to Bruno Mars and ish teachers as the staff has gained ministration to the students. BGA is Bon Jovi. another, Ms. Susan Dinicola-Tapia! definitely a special place that is vi- Her advice for students is, She attended Saint Peter’s Univer- brant and has an energy all its own. “You’re in a great place at BGA. sity and Seton Hall Law School. The students I have encountered so Appreciate that! Also, please don’t She also shared with her Spanish far are motivated to learn!” be so busy that you neglect the class, “in Spanish of course,” that For interests, she emphasized beautiful things in life... your fami- she worked at a variety of places in- horses.She rides her horse a few lies, true friends...yourselves. Stop, cluding a supermarket, dry cleaners, times a week, enjoys being in na- relax and be in the moment.” retail clothing store, and a medical ture, cooking, painting, and reading If you see her in the halls, be Ms. Dinicola-Tapia shows clinic. a good book. Her favorite movie is sure to say, “bienvenido!” an example to her class

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 10 • 2017 Theater 7 Production provides a christmas twist By: Samantha Soldo son, is nothing short of a comedy Endowment of the Arts in order to At Bishop Ahr, the month of No- about a theatre company struggling receive a grant. With a zaney cast November 17th @ 8pm vember doesn’t just signify the com- to get their foot through the door in under the utmost pressure, only November 18th @ 8pm ing of Thanksgiving break or the their annual production of Charles disaster can ensue, sure to leave the November 19th @ 3pm await of turning the clocks back, but Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. While audience clutching their stomachs in - - - also an exciting Fall performance balancing putting on a show and laughter. From this play you can ex- put on by our very own drama paying their bills with what little pect a fun-filled night at the theater, Get your tickets now! department. Christmas is coming funding they have, the company and a little bit of a mystery! Don’t Tickets available on the Bishop Ahr early with this hilarious, ingenious learns that to make it through to hesitate to purchase your tickets website under Fine Arts/Drama Dept. holiday comedy! Inspecting Carol, next year, they have to impress a and see the play on November 15th, the straight play of the drama sea- mystery inspector from the National 16th, or 17th! Mischief night done right A ‘dream’ of a show by: Julia Kebuladze and Oberon with Puck, played by Sarah Shanahan, confront each other many times throughout the play. To conclude a long and relax- In fact, for revenge, Puck re- ing summer, the drama department trieves a magical flower that when put on a stunning rendition of A used, makes the person it has been Midsummer Night's Dream. The applied to madly in love with the thirty-seven person cast and crew next person or creature they see. rehearsed for a month and a half to This flower is used many times produce this classic Shakespear- throughout the play, both on the four Above Left: The Creature glances at himself in a mirror ean comedy with a modern twist. lovers and the queen. Unfortunately Above Right: Dracula tries to turn Mina into a vampire Although the language was all from for Titania, she falls in love with a Shakespeare’s original script, the man whose head was transformed By: Nicole Petrick warning everyone that Dracula is theme of the entire production was into that of a donkey! The man’s the only creature who can destroy the eighties! All of the costumes, name is Bottom, who is part of On Monday, October 30th the his barbaric monster. music, and motifs drew inspiration a theatre troupe with five of his Drama Department performed the The second act was Kochender- from that time period. fellow struggling actors. They are Halloween Spook-A-Rama for a fer’s Frankenstein, In this show, The comedy takes place in a preparing a play called “Pyramus sold-out audience. This year the Frankenstein accidently creates his forest near Athens as well as the city and Thisbe”, a parody of Shake- two one-act shows chosen were monster for a school assignment itself. Unlike most plays, not one, speare’s Romeo and Juliet. They Kochenderfer’s Dracula and Ko- when he misinterpreted the project’s but three compelling plots develop are all failed actors, but miss their chenderfer’s Frankenstein. objective as assembling a creature throughout the play, the stories of transformed friend Bottom. The first show, Kochenderfer’s instead of dissecting a creature. Not the fairies, the mechanicals, and All the conflicts in the three plots Dracula, follows the story of a long after its creation, the Monster the four lovers. The four lovers find resolution and come together real estate broker named Jonathan (Daniel Devitt) escapes from Fran- are caught in a web of love and in the latter end of the play by (Sean Zagarola) as he attempts kenstein’s apartment. Frankenstein turmoil, which often gets scrambled watching the mechanicals perform to sell a castle to Count Dracula goes searching for the creature and throughout the play by the fairies. their play. As predicted, the play (Jordan Goins). Jonathan heads to the Monster admits that he acci- The fairies are also in conflict. does not go well, but all the actors Transylvania to negotiate the deal dentally murdered Frankenstein’s The fairy King Oberon, played by and actress’ join at the end to dance but soon finds himself abducted brother and that he wants a wife Michael Pacitti, and the Queen to iconic 80’s song “Celebration”. by Dracula and trapped in his created for him. He threatens to kill Titania, played by Alexa Romanella, The play concludes with Puck castle. The Count then tries to win Frankenstein’s family if he does not are fighting over a child in Titania’s saying, “Give me your hands if we the love of Jonathan's new fiancé comply. When Frankenstein refuses, custody. Accompanied by their be friends, and Robin shall restore Mina (Alexa Romenalla), who he the Monster murders Frankenstein’s groupies, Titania with her fairies amends”. believes is the reincarnation of wife, Elizabeth (Faith Dodge), be- his dead wife Elizabeth. Jonathan fore heading to the North Pole. Dev- eventually escapes Dracula’s grasps astated by the loss of his loved one, and returns to Mina. Then Mina’s Frankenstein pursues the Monster to teacher, Professor Van Helsing the North Pole where the two have (Sarah Shanahan), comes into the a stand-off. Frankenstein ultimately story and composes a search party freezes to death leaving the Monster to hunt down the vampire. After alone until Count Dracula appears. hours of searching the posse finds The social outcasts become friends Dracula in Jonathan's house talking until the Monster convinces Dracula with Mina. The posse attempts to dance with him in the sunlight, to kill the Count but instead they and it instantly kills the vampire. In end up being bitten by him. In the the final scene of the show Profes- final scene, Jonathan drives a stake sor Van Helsing appears and drives The mechanicals gather together to discuss their play through Dracula’s heart right before a stake through the Monster’s heart, (All photos courtesy of BGA Publications) Frankenstein(Jude Roche) runs in killing him and ending the show.

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HelpingFreshmen Haiti Feature Anali Rodriguez By: Julia Kebuladze experience,” Anali says. Anali says she got started from her dad, who For two years in a row Anali took these trips twice a year, and has traveled to Haiti on a service he was inspired by his priest who trip. Once a year, she flies with her began the trips. The need to help father, her priest, and a few other others using the strength of their community members to the capital community was what called Anali to of Haiti, then drives for three hours this program, and it taught her not to into the more rural parts of the take things for granted. “No pictures land. They volunteer at shelters, can describe the feeling I get from schools, and orphanages. The group this experience,” Anali says, “It just brings supplies, activities for the makes me feel like I’m truly doing school children, and they cook for God’s work for others”. Her favorite the sickly. When she arrives at the part of this humbling experience is Catholic school, the children put going to the local shelters and cook- on a short play or presentation as ing food for the elderly. “Seeing an act of gratitude. They play with them enjoying themselves for the the crayons and other crafting items first time in probably a long time Anali and her sister Amarilis have grown close to the provided by the service group, gives an incredible feeling fulfill- children they’ve helped in haiti. which is always a “fun and inspiring (Photo courtesy of Anali Rodriguez) ment” Anali says. Furry Friends Fighting & Fencing Thomas Koenig Abby McCarty By: Simon Llaguno & By: Mary Pucci Thomas Knapp life. First, however, it is important Abby McCarty has an unusual to determine if a dog is capable to Whether it be due to a disability hobby: fencing! “I get to fight undertake some of the responsibili- or simply old age, many people with swords, it’s great,” she joked. ties of a human. Thomas Koenig depend on dogs to be their com- She came upon the hobby and fell has been doing just this with The panions to function in everyday in love with the sport. “I love the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs enthusiasm everyone has,” she Incorporated. Starting at the age of explained. She elaborated on how nine, he has been working with dogs the motions and aggression involved to determine if they will be elligible with fencing allows her to focus her to potentially become therapy dogs. energy. His love for dogs also started at a The way she explained it, fenc- young age, as Thomas is the care- ing is about both mind and body. taker of three of his own dogs. There are many different forms that Training dogs is an integral part need to be memorized and there of Thomas’ life, and impacts those is much technique involved; it’s with certain disabilities that dogs not just pointing a sword. Abby can assist. The best part of his job competes at Hub City fencing. Thomas says, is passing dogs he has There are three types of fencing and successfully trained. The worst part she practices saber and foils. Saber to him, is failing dogs that have not matches are around three minutes Abby prepares for her passed the course. in length and focus on the waist and next bout. What he loves about training up, “they usually only last five sec- (Photo courtesy of Abby and interacting with these dogs is onds actually though,” she claims. McCarty) that they are relatable to everyone. She also competes with foils Thomas also said that his favorite which also focus on the waist and that she wants more involvement Thomas smiles as he trains breed of dogs to work with are up but these matches take a bit and exposure within the fencing some of his dogs. Chihuahuas, because the first dog he longer. Abby says that her sport is world. She claims that there is so (Photo courtesy of succesfully trained, was a Chihua- interactive, helps her deal with pain, much room for everyone in the sport Thomas Koenig) hua! and is helpful. Abby also expressed and in her words, “more please!”

The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 10 • 2017 Feature 9 Freshmen Feature Facts about the Frosh Favorite subject? What have you enjoyed *Based on top three results on most so far? survey given to the freshman class Religion classes English Meeting Math WABA new people day What school did you Favorite club/ extracurricular? come from?

St. John St. Matthias International Basketball Vianney Club St. Bart’s Art Club

Freshman Forum How do you study and What should I get manage time well? involved in? Any other advice? “When I have a lot of work and “Join a bunch of clubs and never be “Be a positive influence to those tests, I like to break things up, do afraid to try new things.” around you.” a little at a time and plan ahead” Bryon Plonski ‘19 Joshua Minick ‘18 Ryleigh Greenwald ‘18 “Get out of your comfort zone and “Don’t let drama get to you. “Don’t procrastinate. Deadlines take risks. It’ll help you make the Surround yourself with good are real. Plan your tasks accord- most of your high school experi- friends.” ingly and don’t freak out, you’ll ence.” Kathryn Guiang‘18 get through it.” Briana Gil‘18 Julianna Pastore ‘18

“Make sure you have a bal- “Get involved in activities and “Don’t miss out on school events. ance between extracurriculars and clubs that fit your personal- Go to school dances and football school. Find the best way to study ity. There’s a club or activity for games.” that suits you.” everyone.” Julia Hauss‘18 Ryan O’Leary‘18 Jariel Azcona ‘19

8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 10 • 2017 School News 11 ‘Out of this world’ Blood drive a competition great success By: Julia Kebuladze late Conception placed second, and By: Julia Duarte This year’s annual Grammar Saint James placed first. All of the On Saturday, October 21st, the for surgeries. Blood can’t be manu- School Competition was charged schools that participated put in their National Honors Society teamed up factured, only collected from people with excitement. A wide range of best effort and let their creativity with the New York Blood Center who are willing to make the choice catholic grammar schools come and intellect shine through their to collect blood for the 2017 NHS to donate. Donors made the decision together once a year to compete in a accomplishments. The children as Halloween Blood Drive. The event to give one pint of blood during variety of categories, and this year well as the student leaders, teachers, had a turnout of 70 donors, and a the drive in the hopes that it can was no different. The kids were and moderators had a blast having a total of 51 units of blood were col- give someone the gift of life. Even fueled with enthusiasm and a com- little fun competition. lected. Rather than feeding hungry though some participants thought petitive edge that made all of the vampires this Halloween, all the that they were just one person, their activities super fun. From jeopardy blood collected will be used to help single donation makes all the differ- to problem solving, from drama to save the lives of over 150 people on ence. Everyone believed their work athletics, all of the children got a the blood donation waiting list of at the drive, whether volunteering chance to participate in the events. the NYBC who desperately need it or donating, was rewarding because In drama, the children plus two for transfusions or other vital opera- they all rallied together to share the BGA students came up with a skit tions. The drive was made a suc- gift of life with others. about aliens presenting a commer- cessful and fun event thanks to all All participants of the event hope cial for space shoes. In problem the NHS students and supervisors, their contributions to the blood drive solving, the kids worked in teams NYBC staff, and donors who came help impact the lives of recipients with their schools in a race of intel- to support this great cause. When for the better by giving them new lectual competition to figure out the participants were interviewed about opportunities in life health issues puzzles presented. In jeopardy the their opinions of the blood drive, had previously prevented them from children played the popular daytime both donors and student volunteers having, and hopefully encouraging television game in a series of dif- shared views on the importance others to become future donors. ferent topics. Lastly the athletic blood drives like this have. The NHS will hold their Winter competitions, which included flag All the donors and NHS student Blood Drive on Friday, December tag and basketball. Grammar School Children volunteers agree that donating at 1, in the Catanazaro Gym. The The day concluded with the Contemplate Problem Solving blood drives like this is extremely volunteers this year did a great job awards ceremony, in which Saint (All Photos Coutesy of BGA important because this is the only helping out those in need. John Vianney placed third, Immacu- Publications) way to obtain necessary blood used ‘Sweet’ relief for hurricane victims By: Kristel Rambaud the sale with a good goal in mind. to me, “The sale was awesome! BGA family-took care of some of On Tuesday, September 26th While the sale let people pretend Not only did those who bought them.” and Wednesday, September 27th, they won a trip to WIlly Wonka a candy bar get to eat a delicious The sale was a true success. The students and faculty had the chance Chocolate Factory, there was a big- snack, the BGA community once NHS also contributed to the total to live out their childhood dream of ger purpose to the sale. The sale was again proved that they have big earnings by giving their profits from finding a golden ticket in a choco- organized to help raise money for hearts and showed how much they their Back to School Night bake late bar. For the price of one dollar, all those who were affected by the care about the victims of the recent sale. With their contribution, the students and faculty purchased a natural disasters in throughout the natural disasters. Every time I see total earnings added up to $2,500. chocolate bar in the hopes of finding month of September. pictures of the victims of the terrible All the money was then sent to the a golden ticket on the inside. There A Category 4 hurricane hit Texas, devastations in so many places, I am Disaster Relief Donation Fund, were 1,400 chocolate bars that had a Category 5 hurricane hit islands comforted by the fact that we-the Diocese of Metuchen. the golden ticket on the inside. in the Caribbean and Florida, and Those who found a golden ticket a Category 5 hurricane hit the placed their names into a jar. Eight islands that were already damaged lucky winners were drawn from the by the last hurricane. The three jar. These winners were Jude Roche, hurricanes together are estimated to Joe Strunak, Kerrinann Howley, have caused at least a total of $135 Gabriella Nasto, Katie Bodnar, Sean billion in damage. Not only did Healy, Roxanna Maroun, and Me- hurricanes devestate the land, but gan Herka. Four of them won a $25 two earthquakes struck Mexico, one Amazon gift card and the other four being a 7.1 magnitude and the other won a jar filled with an assortment reaching a magnitude of 8.4. The of candy. earthquakes decimated buildings The chocolate sale was orga- and led to hundreds of deaths. nized by CSAC, Student Council, Sister Cynthia, who helped voulenteers Katie Mazzarelli and Emma Herban sell Hershy’s and three sophomores from Seeds lead the sale, had a few words to chocolate bars during lunch periods of Hope. Together, they organized say about how it went. She said (All photos courtesy of BGA publications)

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 12 News The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 10 • 2017 H u r r i c a n e M a r i a h i t s P u e r t o R i c o CURRENT EVENTS COLUMN By: Mary Pucci The island is already burdened the Jones Act temporarily to allow an The island of Puerto Rico was with the weight of a bankruptcy cri- influx of supplies to the island. By: Marjolyn Megaloudis met with destruction at the hands sis, the fact that the island was also In spite of all the controversy, of Hurricane Maria. The storm was hit by Hurricane Irma, its distance the tragedy has brought many to- the strongest within United States from other countries, and the fact gether. Many charitable efforts have Right and left wing politics territory in close to a century. Maria that many relief organizations are been organized by ordinary citizens. in America have been opposed thrashed major parts of the Domini- currently spread thin in the wake of Also, many celebrities, including for decades. However, this politi- can Republic before making landfall other recent storms. Ricky Martin, a well-known Latino cal spectrum has been more than on September 21st in Puerto Rico at Currently, the island is on the actor and singer, have made great opposed in the last two years. In 11:15 BST in the town of Yabucoa. verge of collapse. Hospitals are efforts. Martin had this to say, "We fact, the division between left and It clocked in with 155mph winds and filled to capacity, power is still lost, are alive. Even though we lost ev- right wing politics has increased knocked out power to the entire is- and food is running low. Many are erything, we didn’t lose hope, we are so much that many different land. All 3.4 million residents were questioning if the island will be able smiling, and we’re fighting for what groups advocated for violence. left in the dark. to rebuild itself. needs to happen for Puerto Rico to It’s also been the cause of news Puerto Rico Governor, Ricardo The United States’ response be back to what it was.” and media to become more biased Rossello, predicts a long recov- has caused somewhat of an uproar and argumental. All of these prob- ery period. Many experts echo his as Puerto Rico is a territory of the lems unfortunately, are dividing statement. According to Puerto country. Many including Rossello America every day. Rico Resident Commissioner Jen- himself have criticized the response In the most recent presidential nifer Gonzalez, “The devastation in and have claimed that Puerto Rican election, these views began to be- Puerto Rico has set us back nearly citizens are receiving second class come more apparent. It all started 20 to 30 years. I can’t deny that the care. After visiting the island and in the middle of 2016 when un- Puerto Rico of now is different from surveying the damage, the United trusted news anchors and media that of a week ago. The destruction States government dispatched an correspondents began to take of properties, of flattened structures, Army one-star general to the island sides on who was right and wrong of families without homes, of debris and then quickly increased that com- in last year's election. The divide everywhere. The island’s greenery mand by sending in a three-star gen- Hurricane Maria barrels towards Puerto Rico became so atrocious that profes- is gone.” eral. President Trump also waived sors began forcing their views and opinions on students. Moreover, N o rt h ko r e a t h r e at e n s n u c l e a r wa r fa r e speakers of a certain party were not allowed on college campuses, By:Thomas Knapp two major reasons. The firepower tion will hurt not only the countries Year after year since Kim Jong-Un and violence began to break out the North Koreans put behind their in the region, but the world itself. in peaceful protests. More and has taken power in the dictatorship threats has developed rapidly in the Japan and South Korea are crucial of North Korea, everyone seems to more violence began to break out past few years. In 2013 their mis- importers of electronics and vehicles as both Republicans and Demo- hear about the seemingly empty siles couldn't reach a few miles off primarily to the US. This will affect threats of war the despot spouts with crats continued to argue on dif- of their own coast but recently they how many electronic products are ferent social justice issues such as little response from the US, until re- have demonstrated the capability to available to the global market. This cently. Their latest verbal tactic of gun rights and religious freedom. reach past the eastern coast of Japan. meaning broken electronics will not “The more we blame speech for intimidation is claiming that the US Their recent advances in ballistic be easily replaced if the situation es- has declared open war, and that they violence, the more likely we are missiles also brings a new weapon calates to use violence to stop speech.” claim a right to open fire on US and into question: The Electromagnetic In attempts to reign the rogue na- South Korean bombers, even if not (Los Angeles Times) Pulse (EMP). EMP detonations can tion in, the UN and US has imposed Republicans and Democrats in North Korean Air Space. Threats severely cripple America’s electrical multiple sanctions on the nation to have been thrown increasingly be- were arguing over who was right grid, which is unprepared for such an strangle their trade with China and and who was wrong, which issue tween North Korea, the US, and it’s attack. With this being said, the like- others. The companies within the backed allies in the past months. should be addressed the most, lihood of a successful EMP attack by country that are affected need only and more importantly, who they This all begs the question, what has the North Koreans is slim at best. to change their names, and resume changed between the two countries thought to be more trustworthy. Another reason for the difference business. When these name-changes This led to violence on campuses, to spur the growing hostilities? in reactionis that President Trump occur, they skirt any negative im- The responses from the US to attacks on right-wing peaceful has taken a much more antagonis- pacts by these sanctions. However demonstrators in Berkeley, and the routine threats of war from tic approach to responding to North stronger ones are now being enact- North Korea has changed due to the uprising of A-ntifa. Over 66% Korea than his predecessors, going ed, which some specialists theorize of voters say they were attacked as far as to di- could lead to a toppling of the gov- verbally or physically by their rectly threaten ernment in as soon as a year. personal political opinion. The the country The one person who doesn’t want buildup of tensions in the me- back with “total to attack the US is Kim Jong-Un. dia arouse many to distrust their destruction” in Leaders want to lose their power by newscasters. Studies show news a speech to the dying of old age naturally in their has become 30% more biased in UN, against the bed, and attacking with nuclear the last 10 years than any other wishes of White warfare is a terrible way to prolong decade. The growing gap between House aides. your own life. Speculating what the Republicans and Democrats con- The area is tyrant’s end-game could be is moot, tinue on as more and more ideo- vital for trade, because the radical nation seems to logical uniformity has been rec- and any loss in do something crazy each week. ognized. North Korea tests short range missiles. industrial produc- (Photos courtesy of Google Images)

Name: Gabiella Name: Sam Name:Nastasha Nasto Manu Espinosa

Nickname: Gab Nickname: Sam Nickname: Na-stash Grade:12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport:Soccer Sport:Football and Track Sport: Volley- Who is an athlete that you ad- Ball mire? Mr. Matthew Roche Who is an athlete that you ad- mire? James Harrison Who is an athlete that you ad- What is your pump up song? mire? Curtis Granderson LoveBug by the Jonas Brothers What is your pump up song? We Right Here by OMX What is your pump up song? Pretty Boy Swag by Soulja Boy

Name: Reminiss Name: Jude Name: Mariel Funderberk Roche Gomez

Nickname: Nickname: Judy Nickname:None Remy or Rem or Judifer Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport: Cross Sport: Football Sport: Soccer Country Who is an athlete that you ad- Who is an athlete that you ad- Who is an athlete that you ad- mire? Lamar Jackson mire? Dax McCarty mire? Jesse Owens What is your pump up song? What is your pump up song? What is your pump up song? A Thousand Miles by Vanessa White + Blue by Tobey Keith Moves by Big Sean Carlton

Name: Julianna Name: Sarah Name: Kelly Pastore Glazewski Harmon

Nickname: Ju- Nickname: G Nickname: Kel lie, Dave, Cub or KelBel Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Grade: 12 Sport: Soccer Sport: Varsity Sport: Soccer Soccer Who is an athlete that you ad- mire? Tobin Heath and Christen Who is an athlete that you ad- Who is an athlete that you ad- Press mire? Saquan Barkley mire? Julie Johnston What is your pump up song? What is your pump up song? What is your pump up song? Jordan Belfort by Wes Walker and Any song by Dan Bilzerion We Get Turnt Up by Team Twin Dyi

8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 14 Sports The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • November 10 • 2017 Serving up a stellar season Finishing strong By: Laurel Prime By: Trent DeMesa & nate to play with the girls that are on Simon Llagyuno The girls volleyball team served my team. This season has been the up one of its finest seasons yet be- This year, the boys cross country best out of all four years I’ve played team kicked it off with a positive fore bidding adieu to its cherished volleyball. We played harder each seniors at senior night on October start, competing in about 6 races. and every match, and at one point, The team was led by senior runners 18th. This year, the team won the we won 8 straight matches in a row Blue Division undefeated and Max Calero, David Essel, Anthony – our record being 13-1. We won di- Leung, Augustin and Cristian Sul- finished with an overall division vision champs, and grew stronger as record of 14-6 with several wins livan, and Christian Torres. a team with every passing practice The team had an impressive passing a twenty-point margin. and match.” Outside player Tamara Sawyer showing at the GMC champion- Coach of the year in the Blue ship. Senior David Essel scored a broke the record for most aces in Division, Arlene Jaronczyk, ex- a season. The team’s most prized time of 16:48.80 minutes on the 5k pressed similar sentiments saying, run, becoming just the fourth BGA memory was beating their tough- “Very hard working team and I am est competition – Mother Seton – runner to run the Thompson Park so proud of all of them. We had a 5k in under 17 minutes. Freshman twice in the season for the division terrific season and I couldn’t be championship. Three of the players Chris O’Connell also had 3 different happier for all of us. All my five seasonal records. won division: setter Caroline seniors [Sawyer, Erin Pepe, Espi- Makila Billingsley Trevino, middle Nastasha Espinosa blocks a spike from an Hard work and dedication to the nosa, Giulia Capasso, Crocco] will sport resulted in a strong season and libero Megan Crocco made all be dearly missed, hard to see them opponent. division. (All photos courtesy of for the boys. They continue to train move on, but I will always be their hard and prepare for next year. Espinosa says, “I feel very fortu- biggest fan.” BGA publications) Kicking off Ahr season May the course be with you By: Girley Oyola to improve as they welcomed new top goal scorer Trinity Upton onto By: Jaren Buliyat Girls soccer started off their sea- the team. son with the arrival of a new coach, They defeated their biggest rival, The girls cross country team Mr. Matthew Roche. Throughout Sayreville, on October 12th, win- has had a phenomenal year. Led this summer, he trained them to ning with a score of 2-0. by Coach Tim Miller, the girls im- their fullest potential and pushed The first goal by Julia Viviano was proved every day. Coach Miller had them to perform their very best. scored from 20 yards out. Emma a demanding practice schedule with The girls began their season on Herban scored the second with an exhausting workouts. September 9th with a win against assist by Sarah Glazewski. The The team had a number of strong New Brunswick (5-1). Returning girls were motivated, from their runners this year. The runners players, Jill Balsamo, Anetha Jen- defensive line, including 14 saves on this year’s roster were Gabi kins, Morgan Maguire, and Jenna by goalkeeper Sachi Negri, to Stankosh, Mariel Gomez, Maricruz Sheedy scored and played an amaz- their speedy forwards, who made Azcona, Lily Azcona, Brianna ing game with the help of the rest of them unstoppable. This win kept Disla, Anna Caruso, Katie Abrams, the team. The girls would continue Eleni Alvarez, Yamylka Pichardo, Gabi Stankosh focuses on the opposing team from taking the her stride. division. Alani Anderson, Guliana Santiago, and Francesca Citro. This year, Julianna Pastore, that it will continue to be a strong Dayna Dobkowski, and Gabriella One notable race was at the Stewart invitational on Sep 30, 2017 group. Each year brings along dif- Nasto were team captains. “We had ferent girls with different abilities, some disappointing losses, but we in Morris Plains, NJ. Freshman Alvarez got a time of 12:40.75 in a and it adds a lot to the team.” played as a team and had a lot of “I’m most proud of how the team fun together,” said Pastore. two mile race; she placed 6th out of 80 runners. Stankosh got a time of has come together and how far the The team motto for this season freshman have come so far. I’m was “Respect all, fear none.” Coach 20:29.91 in a 5 kilometer race. She placed 9th out of 113 runners. Last looking forward to how they finish Roche explained, “It was developed the season,” said Coach Miller. by the girls to carry ourselves by. but certainly not least, Katherine Perez achieved a personal record Coach Miller will do whatever it We were confident enough in our- takes to improve his team, under selves that we could be successful of 20:48.52 in the same 5 kilometer race. She placed 16th out of any circumstances, and he proved regardless of the other things.” that point this year with his practice The team ended with a record of 113 runners. All runners received a medal for these extraordinary schedule and hard workouts. “The 10-7-1. They advanced to GMCs practices are hard, but it’s all worth and states and were very close with performances. “The freshmen honestly have it,” said Alvarez. Cross country is a a loss of 1-0 against Immaculata. mental sport that takes more mental Nonetheless, the girls are ready to a lot of potential,” said Perez in a Gabriella Nasto makes a recent interview, “As for the future strength than physical strength to come out stronger than ever next do. move on her defender. season. of the program, I’m pretty confident

By: Pamela Picerno This fall, just like every fall, the By: Girley Oyola gymnastics team managed to live up to its amazing and award winning The boys varsity soccer team season. The team was led by seniors began another season with the Kristen Brady, Jessica Morowski, coaching of head coach Tommy and Natalie Stilo. Because it was the Lacson. The team is in the Greater girls last season, they managed to Middlesex Conference Blue Divi- put even more effort in than usual. sion. Returning seniors Jude Roche, Perhaps the highlight of the sea- Robert DeSantis, Nico Tirri, and son was Saturday, October 21. For John Dallaganese were captains the 18th time in a row, the gymnas- leading the team to perform their tics team placed first in the GMC best. (Greater Middlesex Conference) In their opening game, they Jude Roche looks to push Championship, not an easy feat by defeated their biggest rival, South the ball in the open field. any means. As a whole, the team River with an impressive win of scored a total of 111.875 points, out 4-1. Goals were scored by Roche, Experienced players such as top of a possible 200. One outstanding Rylan Krikorian, and Isaiah Salazar goal scorers Roche and Dallaganese player was junior Ariyana Agarwala, with assists by Ryan Loftus and also had a rewarding season. who was the all-around winner of Roche. Goalkeeper John Loftus had Altogether, with new and expe- the championship. 11 saves and commented, “South rienced players, the boys are built As a whole, the season was River has always been a very tough on their team bonding and chem- fantastic, and managed to keep opponent for us, so this win is a istry, good communication, and an 18 year streak of wins. All the great start to the season.” positive mindsets. Although their team members should be incredibly The team welcomed new mem- overall record doesn’t reflect the proud, most of all the graduating bers such as freshmen goal scorers time and hard effort they put into seniors, whose last season will be Salazar and Krikorian. Salazar their practices and games, the boys Kristen Brady perfects bittersweet but full of memories. scored against Saint Joseph’s with a never let that affect their playing or her routine on the beam. goal from 30 yards out, unassisted. mentalities. Fighting for first down For the ‘love’ of the game By: Simon Llaguno Reflecting on the season, Minick By: Julia Kebuladze commented, “Being a part of this The varsity football team team has helped us grow together. Swinging into yet another suc- worked relentlessly this past season We look out for each other and cessful season, the girls tennis teams to overcome obstacles. Under the understand it’s more than just have had another action packed coaching of Mr. Joe Vigilante, the football.” With high hopes, the boys year. One of their greatest accom- Trojans adjusted their gameplan look to come back next year stron- plishments was forming a JV team with new changes in the pro- ger than ever. for the first time, which partici- gram. With a wave of star players pated in several matches. Both the graduating, the seniors stepped up varsity and JV teams practiced hard and showed their leadership. The from early August all the way into return of quarterback Ryan O’Leary mid-October, snagging eight wins provided stability in the offense. overall. Coaches Al Mohrmann and Running back Joshua Minick was Steve Chaneski were very proud of also one of the impressive athletes the girls’ accomplishments like their on the team. productive practices and impres- In a victory over Metuchen High sive matches. This year’s team has School, the Trojans finished the greatly multiplied from previous game strong in an 18-0 shutout. years. The hope is that as the sport Minick and Reminiss Funderberk will continue to grow in popularity, combined for 234 rushing yards. the number of wins and achieve- Disnie Thambugala takes Minick alone tallied 19 carries for ments will increase as well. Senior a swing at the ball. 146 yards. On a big play, O’Leary varsity captain Disnie Thambugala Reminiss funderberk just as enthusiastic about tennis as I connected with Rashan Ruff for a says, “My experience on the tennis am. Our trips to the US Open were 19 yard completion on fourth down. breaks free from a tackle team is one of my favorite memo- and rushes for a first extremely fun and Mr. Mohrmann O’Leary was 4 of 12 and threw for ries from BGA! I made really great is the best coach ever. Tennis at 61 yards. On the defensive line, down. friends that are super talented and (All photos courtesy of BGA is something that I will always Luke Vizzoni limited Metuchen to it was great to meet people who are remember.” only 76 yards in the game. BGA publications)

Adopt a Family for Thanksgiving! Polar Bear Plunge! Bring to RM 215 from Oct 11– Nov. 17: cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing mix, -in stant potatoes, canned soup, canned veg- gies, macaroni, peanut butter, powdered milk, dried beans, tuna fish, etc.

Bring frozen turkeys in only on Wednesday The Annual AOH Polar Plunge and Thursday, November 15th and 16th! DATE: January 28th, 2018 PLACE: Donovan’s Reef, Sea Bright, NJ TIME: Check in 10:30am-12:30pm Plunge @ 1pm Pledge forms can be picked up in the Adopt a Family for Christmas! main office, from Mrs. Chippendale in Rm. 118, or from Ms. Byrne in Rm. 203 Bring to RM 215 from Nov 20 - Dec 15: $25,000 = Mr. Ziegler plunges! canned soup(hearty), canned vegetables, $50,000 = Mr. Wolfthal plunges! macaroni, peanut butter, tuna fish, $100,000 = Sr. Donna plunges! powdered milk, tomato sauce, dried beans, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, boxed mashed potatoes, bag/box rice Page compiled by Laurel Prime