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A Forum For Student Opinion THE ADVOCATE January 2014 Volume 53 Issue 3 Jonathan Law High School Milford, CT Free Winter Concert Showcases Band, Choir Jesiree Carrera Symphony,” by Mark Will- Editor-In-Chief iams. Harmonious music, ded- After months of practice, icated students, and holiday hard work, and the presentations festivities were found in the from the two other groups, auditorium on December 18 the Jonathan Law Concert during the annual Jonathan Law Band finally got to demonstrate Winter Concert. their musical abilities to the The concert featured audience. two choirs directed by They performed “Winter Mrs. Rizzotti, the Milford Wonderland,” by Dick Smith Intermezzo Orchestra led by and Felix Bernard, “Kije’s Mr. Juhasz, and the concert Wedding,” by Serge Prokoieff, band under the direction of Mr. “Joy Revisited,” by Frank Marino. Ticheli, an Irish tune from It was also the debut for “County Derry” by Percy Law’s freshman choir. Aldridge Grainger, “Sleigh “The concert has been a Ride,” by Leroy Anderson, and huge part of my experience the themes from the “Nutcracker at Law since I joined in my Suite” by P.I. Tschaikowsky freshman year,” said senior which included the “March,” Melissa Padilla. “It’s become “Dance Of The Sugar Plum more than just a performance The Jonathan Law band presents a song at its winter concert. (photo courtesy Jesiree Carrera) Fairy,” “Arabian Dance,” grade and a way to showcase “Waltz Of The Flowers,” and the musical talents I’ve learned Freshman Anna Lynch said, Little Baby,” by Greg Gilpin in which left the conducting to the “Russian Dance.” over the years.” “With the schedule this year, it and “Exultate Justi In Domino,” the first violinist. “The concert was really The concert started with was difficult to learn the music by Farrell Smith. “The concert was a nice way fun and enjoyable,” said “We Need A Little Christmas” at times, but it definitely paid The choirs then recombined to get together and show our Law alumnus Anna Plasky. from the Broadway musical off after the great performances to sing their final two selections, talents and abilities as growing “Knowing what work went “MAME,” performed by the that the choir did.” “Ding Dong Merrily On High,” musicians,” said violinist into the performances and how combined voices of the concert The concert choir then by Paul Stevens and “All I Colleen Hugo. “I enjoyed it, much effort it took to reach the choir, advanced ensemble, and performed “Miracle Of Lights,” Want For Christmas Is You,” as well as watching the other quality music from the groups freshman choir. by John Jacobson and Roger by Mariah Carey and Walter groups perform their pieces.” truly makes me appreciate The freshman choir then Emerson, and “Peace On Earth/ Afansieff. They performed “You’re being able to see it even after premiered their selections of Little Drummer Boy,” by Jay Following their melodious A Mean One, Mr.Grinch,” by graduation.” “Behold, That Star,” by Robert Althouse. Afterwards, the voices was the Milford Michael Story, “Mythos,” by The band and choir are soon Page and “Lift Thine Eyes,” by advanced ensemble took the Intermezzo Orchestra. This Soon Hee Newbold, a “Celtic to present their spring concert, Felix Mendelssohn, arranged by stage with their spiritual “What year, due to a shortage in double Fiddle Tune” by Elliot Del as well as a concert in February Russell Robinson. You Gonna Call Your Pretty bass players, Juhasz had to fill Borgo, and “Santa At The with Foran. Annual NHS Giving Tree Helps Local Families Morgan Hennessey going, so we are hopefully Staff Reporter helping families that are part of ‘Tis the season for giving our school system.” “People are pretty to the less fortunate, and National Honors Society generous in this fortunately, giving was easier works along with Bridges, a school. We usually than ever. program that offers services In the lobby of Jonathan to needy families in the end up with all the Law, during the month of community. gifts asked for.” December, was a tree lined Each child does not receive with cards. just one gift from a charitable - NHS advisor Written on each card was Secret Santa, but they receive Ms. Turcotte a gift off of a child’s holiday at least three gifts off their wish list. wish lists. “What is special about our “The Giving Tree allows year: students, teachers and A gift tag hangs from the Giving Tree. (photo courtesy Morgan Hennessey) Giving Tree is that it helps many different people from administrators, come into people in our community,” said Law to come together during Jonathan Law and take a tag to tree and then return it along This year’s Halloween National Honor Society advisor the holiday season to help out help in this good cause.” with the unwrapped present costume contest funds con- Ms. Turcotte. many different families,” said And it was that easy. to Turcotte’s classroom or just tributed to buying even more “With Toys for Tots you Dean of Students Mr. Ragaini. To donate, all students had place it under the tree. gifts. don’t know where they are “I saw many people this to do was take a card from the Last year, the Jonathan Law This holiday season, about community gave 45 different 40 children will be receiving children their complete holiday gifts through the help of the wish lists. Jonathan Law and Bridges. JANUARY 2014 “People are pretty generous Bridges not only helps in this school,” said Turcotte. families in need within the Opinion Section - Page 2 “We usually end up with all the community. It is also a support News Section - Pages 3-7 gifts asked for.” system that aids children and Gifts which have not been adults with mental illness and Entertainment Section - Pages 8-12 given in time for the holiday addiction issues. Columns Section - Pages 13-15 Scan this with your season are not forgotten. This year, a little charity by THIS ISSUE Sports Section - Pages 16-20 SmartPhone to go to The National Honor the Law community went a long Society hosts many fundraisers way in making some children’s INSIDE The Advocate Online! throughout the year. holidays a lot brighter. Page 2 THE ADVOCATE EDITORIAL Jonathan Law HS January 2014 THE ADVOCATE Jesiree Carrera Advocate Staff Reporters Editor-in-Chief Candy Canes & Coals Ryan Axtell, Colleen Bogucki, Hope Cupole, Christina Macaluso Each year, during the holiday season, The Advocate staff Hayley Sanchez Laura Gonzalez, Emma Grace, Kway Ellison, compiles a list of people, groups, and things which News Editor Casey Finn, Morgan Hennessey, Darby Hudd, they wish to either commend or criticize. Ismar Junuzovic, Emily LaLuna,Taylor Loughlin, Those which the staff commends receive candy canes, Jesiree Carrera and those which the staff criticizes receive coals. Editorial Editor Nicole Macchio, Haley McNulty, Jeremy Melita, Frank Musante, Kayla Patrick, Carol Phillips, Ben Buczek Michaela Pounds, Mariah Root, Aaron Tejada, Michael Vaccaro Matthew Tighe, Joshua Weizel Entertainment Editor • The tremendous holiday spirit shown by each Advisory room Meaghan Sollitto for the door decorting contest. Megan Fitzsimons • Mrs. Rowley and the history department for organizing Law’s Columns Editor The Advocate is the official student-run publication 9/11 Day and Red Bandana Walk Fundraiser. of Jonathan Law High School. The opinions • Mr. Thompson’s always informative (and always funny!) Stephanie Cameron presented in The Advocate are solely those of the Sunday night phone calls. Richie Dow students. As journalists, the members of The • The members of the Key Club, Interact Club, Natural Helpers, Sports Editor Keyettes, National Honor Society, and Best Buddies for Advocate staff are committed to upholding the core everything that they do around Law and around the community. Bryan Creevy of our code of ethics: objectivity, integrity, and truth. • The volleyball and girls basketball teams for beating Foran. Alumni Columnist The staff endeavors to report the news • Mr. Ragaini for a stupendous first year as Dean of Students. without editorializing, include a diversity of opinions • Eagle Eye News for their Anti-Bullying Campaign and for Mr. Kulenych in our coverage, and present sound, corroborated shooting their first ever episode outside in the snow. Advisor • The band and choir for their successful winter concert and information. We welcome letters to the editor as well the Drama Club for an amazing performance of “A Christmas as issue-based commentaries. If you are interested Carol.” in contributing, please submit your writing to: The • Alumni Bryan Creevy for continuing to write for The Advocate Advocate, Room 129, Jonathan Law High School, to help students with their first year of college. • @jlawadvocate surpassing 850 followers (thank you!) 20 Lansdale Avenue, Milford, CT 06460. • New classes like Advanced Placement Psychology, Broadcast Journalism, and App Design. Jonathan Law High School Mission Statement Jonathan Law High School is a community that exists to maximize the intellectual, the social, and the emotional growth of each student in a safe, stable, supportive environment. We believe that a positive, collaborative atmosphere fosters • The lack of homeroom, which makes students have to wake up high expectations and recognizes individual differences. and get ready earlier in the morning. In partnership with students, parents, and the community, we are committed to • The long, never-ending process that every senior hates as college application time comes around. developing the skills necessary for educational, career, and life choices. • Every student who cuts the already long lunch lines. • Students who don’t walk on the right side of the hallway and who go through the wrong door. • The very unnecessary filter that blocks most e-mail, YouTube, and Facebook on students’ accounts.