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By Toni Lopez, Allison Rivera What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Sports Editor, Features Editor

“This year I am most thankful for my best “We are thankful for our family being so “This Thanksgiving, I am most thankful for friend coming back home for the holidays.” happy, the best food our mom makes and my new Kennedy family! It sounds cheesy, Mr. C. Digsby, hall monitor we love our family.” but it is true.” Angel, Jose Lopez, brothers of senior Toni Lopez Miss Drewry, English 9 teacher

“I’m thankful for my family, health and the freedoms “Vegeterians and vegans.” “I’m thankful for my friends and family we have had. And just being safe since there’s so much Mr. Tom Turkey who always have my back.” going on in the world we have to be thankful every day.” Cassius Arnold, senior Ms. Lawson, reading specialist Valuing family time or sales? Pregnant? Hope exists nearby By Alyssa Bisram, Evi Duro By Leylah Veliju, Hasim Veliju Staff Writers COMMENTARY Staff Writers Is getting a good deal more joy their Thanksgiving dinners. Carolyn’s Place is a pregnancy center that offers programs to help important than spending quality Some might be rushing to get in women and men before and after pregnancy, located on 137 Grandview time with family? line hours before stores even Ave, Waterbury, Conn. and open Monday 9 a.m.- 7p.m. and Tuesday- “This year, avid Black Friday open for these deals, and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. as well as some Saturdays. shoppers must choose between others may need to get to work “We care about you and do not want you to have to face this alone,” family time around the Thanksgiv- to open these stores in the first according to www.carolynsplace.net, a site providing information on ing table and getting a jump on place. the center. the greatest sales day of the “Though store employees United Kingdom’s highest circu- When a woman thinks she might be pregnant or is positive that she year,” according to www.mercury might be thankful for clocking more lation newspaper. is pregnant, Carolyn’s Place (founded in 1992) is more than willing to news.com, a site for the fifth hours on the job, they aren’t so This goes to show one can be help assist with the number of choices one can make. largest daily newspaper in the happy about those hours cutting harmed by other savage shoppers, “If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, Carolyn’s Place can help United States. into their Thanksgiving celebra- but the danger doesn’t end there. you--male or female--to make important decisions about your future,” Black Friday is the day after tions,” according to www. “Shootings outside of malls, according to www.carolynsplace.net Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, 2018 and businessinsurance.org. exhausted staff and shoppers Carolyn’s Place provides an environment where anyone (male or is regarded as the first day of the With sales now starting Thurs- crashing their cars, and fights over female) can learn about pregnancy and how to deal with it or prevent it. holiday shopping season when day Nov. 22--Thanksgiving Day parking lots have lead to deaths The organization also offers services for men and women regarding retailers offer specials or reduced itself-- Thanksgiving is becoming that happened outside of the shop- sexual health, as well as free medical tests. prices. But could these shopping Black Friday Eve. There seems to ping mall jungle,” according to “Carolyn’s Place provides free and confidential pregnancy testing,” deals and discounts disturb the be more focus on shopping than www.thesouthafrican.com, a site according to www.carolynsplace.net. quality time spent with family on there is on the real meaning of that provides breaking news. The goal is to education those patients in whichever direction they Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving: being thankful. chose, and making sure it is the right decision. “First, sales crept back from “Be thankful for what you have; “We work with host families who open their homes to women in Black Friday into Thanksgiving you’ll end up having more. If you 10 deaths and need of housing during the pregnancy and beyond,” according to Day itself. And this year, a num- concentrate on what you don’t “ 105 injuries www.carolynsplace.net ber of stores will open their doors have, you will never, ever have Carolyn’s Place is always accepting volunteers for client advisors, even earlier on the holiday than enough,” once said Oprah Winfrey. related to (Black telephone/crisis helpers, parenting classes, childbirth prep classes, last year,” according to On top of missing out on qual- Friday) took education, host homes, mentoring, personal needs, cleaning, handy- www.usatoday.com, a site that ity family time, you can be at risk place in the 10 man or maintenance work, yard work, newsletter writing, fundraising, delivers current national news. while shopping. development/marketing, public relations,transporting items, mailings, With more and more stores “10 deaths and 105 injuries re- years from and annual dinner committee work. opening their doors earlier than lated to the day (occured) in the 10 2006-2016. Call the 24/7 hotline at 203-597-9050 or text 203-695-1252. ever before, it is becoming more years from 2006-2016,” according difficult for some families to en- to www.metro.co.uk, a site for the www.metro.co.uk” Commentary The Eagle Flyer/November 2018, page 4 Staff Editorial Give thanks for more than Black Friday shopping Remembering the past, enjoying the present and prepar- ing for the future. As we fall into the winter season--and soon to be new year of 2019--there is plenty for which to be thankful: friends, family, the food on our table, the shoes on our feet, the warmth in our home, the opportunity to see the sun rise another day, and everything else life has to offer...which all, of course, could be celebrated every day, but Thanksgiving is an annual reminder to help us recognize how big an Share view from inside campaign impact these people and luxuries have in our life. By Jake Liquindoli Sophomore works for Hayes victory This 2018 holiday season, it is important to be thankful Staff Writer for what we have and the story behind this spirited time. COMMENTARY Thanksgiving dates back to when Pilgrims “sought to I started working for the ‘Jahana Hayes for Congress’ meeting many local escape the religious controversies and economic problems campaign office in Waterbury, Conn. beginning in June 2018 by politicians. Senator of their time by emigrating to America” from England, asking for a job there due to my feelings against President Trump’s Joan Hartley, elected according to plimoth.org, a website dedicated to the Plimoth current policies. State Representative When the 2016 election results came out, I was devastated Ron Napoli and Sena- Plantation and their research done on the Wampanoag like the other half of America. Donald Trump had become the tor Chris Murphy people living in the 1600s, as well as the English. 45th President of the United States. Within the next two years, I were just some of the Some may not realize the challenges faced by those saw all the things this president stood for which I was so against: people I had the plea- already living on this land as well as what the Pilgrims banning transgenders from the military, separating immigrant sure of meeting. After endured. Their ship the “Mayflower set sail from England children from their parents, and so much more. I knew it was time Hayes’s victory in in July 1620, but it had to turn back twice because Speed- to finally make a change in my community and to stand up against August, the campaign well, the ship it was traveling with, leaked. After deciding to President Trump’s policies that angered me and many others. grew bigger and bigger. leave the leaky Speedwell behind, Mayflower finally got When I found out that Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the I saw double the underway Sept. 6, 1620,” according to plimoth.org. Then, Year and former Kennedy history teacher was running for Con- amount of people vol- gress, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to get involved. unteering for her. the Mayflower “was damaged by a bad storm halfway to With my supportive parents at my side, I had gotten a All of the hard work America. After more than two months (66 days) at sea, the VOLUNTEERING Sophomores Janelle position in the Hayes for Congress campaign. I was so excited to and waiting finally Djan, Brianna Bryant, Ariella Agollari Pilgrims finally arrived at Cape Cod Nov. 11, 1620.” Although work my first day in late June. I made phone calls, canvassed came to an end Nov. 6, and freshman Lydia Vergara (above) later a feast occurred that we now know as Thanksgiving, doors, and put up yard signs at voters’ houses. I had never felt 2018, when Hayes helped out the Jahana Hayes for we should better understand the struggle these Pilgrims more involved in the community. Being in the SOAR program, I won the position of Congress campagain during a rainy dealt with and how it added to their gratefulness of being have always had to be held to a higher standard. However, I have Congresswoman of election day Nov. 6, 2018. Sophomore never felt at a higher standard until I worked for this campaign. the 5th district of Jake Liquindoli (top two photos) has alive after surviving the long, rough trip. worked for the campaign since June All summer, I went to the campaign headquarters three days a Connecticut. I have Nowadays, being thankful also involves giving back and 2018. All photos by J. Linquindoli/staff November comes with opportunity to do just that. In this week. In such a short amount of time, the primary election came never felt more accom- around. August 14 was one of the most exciting and terrifying plished. I have contributed to such a large cause in my commu- issue, articles discuss Carolyn’s Place, the nonprofit preg- days of my life. By that night, I was celebrating at the Marriott nity and I feel honored to be able to be a part of a winning nancy center in Waterbury and the Venezuelan crisis. Yet Hotel in Waterbury with my new friends and my loving family. political campaign. I also cannot wait to contribute to other such some focus on gift giving for Christmas by shopping Black Another privilege I experienced while on the campaign was large causes in the future. Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Many view this as the day “people stand in line hours before the stores are opened, to grab the bargains of the year,” and recently there’s been “a trend Why I truly love our President Trump: five reasons towards bringing those Black Friday Sales online before Friday,” according to theblackfriday.com, sometimes even By Danny Ruiz Sophomore cites honest dialogue as improving country during Thanksgiving! Correspondent COMMENTARY Is our focus appreciating the sales during this time of year, or family and friends? Do we appreciate our school President Donald J.Trump that President Trump’s eco- Trump’s tough stand on immi- posal concerning the southern and teachers? How about appreciating extracurricular might just be one of the most nomic policies have resulted in gration and his overarching pro- border and illegal immigration consequential presidents in an unprecedented economic as a whole. activities and sports? In the end, this is the season of being American history and here are boom and his “America First” Finally, I like the fact that grateful so take notice of more things around you. five reasons why I love him policies have benefitted us on I do not, how- President Trump’s controver- “Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for for it. trade and strengthened our over- ever, agree with sial stances on an issue have everything that happens to you, knowing that every step Firstly, President Trump-- all position on the world stage. revived a much-needed national forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and despite being somewhat Thirdly, President Trump’s Trump’s every discourse. better than your current situation”~ Brian Tracy, author uncivil--is not scared to say rise to power has shown what word and I do not, however, agree things how they are and an unsatisfied American people with Trump’s every word and doesn’t shy away from are capable of doing when they would prefer he would prefer he tone down his defending himself, his admin- elect a president who protects tone down his speech just a little. Lastly, I’d The Eagle Flyer istration and the American American families, American like to add that President worker from critics and news tradition and an American’s speech just a Trump may be controversial The Eagle Flyer is published monthly and media pundits. Constitutional rights. but he is not racist, sexist or an distributed free of charge to Kennedy High Secondly, I admire the fact Fourthly, I admire President little. anti-Semite. School and the Greater Waterbury community. Our mission is to educate, enlighten and inform our school and community while developing journalism skills in editorial and business areas. The Eagle Flyer is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the New England Scholastic Press Association and Venezuela crisis needs everyone’s attention, help the Journalism Education Association. School hours: 7:20 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. By Liset Tepi with Hasim Veliju Immigrants suffer while attempting to find new lives Correspondents Address: 422 Highland Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. 06708 COMMENTARY Phone: 203-574-8150 Fax: 203-574-8154 Can the people of Venezuela overcome the current economic wards neighboring countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Managing Editor Managing Editor crisis? and Chile. Those who decide to stay in Venezuela are faced with Herta Sufka Madison Turner Venezuela remains in economic turmoil after hyperinflation empty shelves in supermarkets, and in some cities, there have swept the nation with poverty and food shortages resulting from been water shortages and power. Who do the people blame? Sports Editor Features Editor Commentary Editor the policies of former president Hugo Chavez and current presi- Most Venezuelans blame the previous president Hugo Chávez Toni Lopez Allison Rivera Vivian Bunker dent Nicolas Maduro in 2015. and current president Nicolás Maduro. People believe that News Editor Artistic Director Service Coordinator The annual inflation rate reached 83,000 percent in July, although Chávez aimed his socialist policies towards helping the Elena Acevedo Jazmin Estrella Bailey DiMasso according to a study by the National Assembly, a political oppo- poor, it severely backfired. Venezuela has defaulted on more than sition-controlled party in Venezuela. This inflation has resulted in $6 billion in total debt payments since the end of 2017, according Writers/Photographers many Venezuelans struggling to afford basic items such as food to Fitch Ratings, a major U.S. credit agency. Hyperinflation Leylah Veliju, Tyler Spooner, Bernadotte Sufka, and basic living necessities. followed the policies of Chavez, coupled with crippling debt. Marliana O’Neill, Carolina Nazario, Sara Way, Crystal Forbes, The hyperinflation came about because Venezuela is quite rich The policies were introduced to make basic goods more Sofia Rinaldi, Alyssa Bisram, Markela Karameta, in oil, therefore, the government never thought to produce much affordable to the poor by lowering the price of flour and cooking Victor Morales, Michael Albino, Angelica Pena, Alura Levy, Synthia Sharmin, Aaron Quintana, Elizabeth Dolloff, else. Once prices of oil dropped, Venezuela was faced with a oil. However, this meant that Venezuelan businesses producing Elizabeth Albright, Jazmin Urgiles, Jessinya Severino, shortage of foreign currency. these items no longer found it profitable to make these items. Destiny Hollister, Blesset Anderson, Natalie Dames, Because of the crisis, many people have begun leaving Venezu- The people of Venezuela are in dire need of some assistance. Amelis Evangelista, Izzy Pagan, Quincy Grant ela. Approximately 2.3 million Venezuelans have left the country People there need our help and although some may think we can’t since 2015 when the economic crisis first started, according to help from an ocean away, a simple donation can make a big differ- Adviser figures provided by the United Nations. ence. Bringing awareness can help people realize that this a big Dr. Cybart-Persenaire In addition, the majority of people have been migrating to- problem and we should do as much as possible to help. The Eagle Flyer/November 2018, page 5

By Hasim Veliju Correspondent

Thanksgiving by Cass R. Sandak

“The full story of the holiday (Thanksgiv- 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving by ing) begins almost 400 years ago in Catherine O’Neil Grace and Margaret M. England. The town of Scrooby was the center of a religious group called the Thanksgiving on the Plymouth Bruchac with Plimoth Plantation Pilgrims” (Sandak 8). Plantation by Diane Stanley “July 26, 1623: the English colonists observed a religious “The Indians taught the Pilgrims many “In October of 1863, though ‘in the midst of day of Thanksgiving in response to the end of a drought things about life in the new land. They a civil war of unequated magnitude and and the safe arrival of more colonists from England” showed them how to plant corn, pump- severity,’ President Abraham Lincoln felt (Grace, Bruchac, Plantation 46). kins and squash” (Sandak 13). there was much the nation should be grateful for” (Stanley 40). “Mid September --- early November 1621: Sometimes in “Lincoln decided Thanksgiving should be this period, the Pokanoket and other Wampanoag met celebrated on the fourth Thursday of “The 1621 harvest celebration wasn’t with the colonists for a three-day harvest celebration” November… In 1939, President Franklin referred to as the ‘First Thanksgiving’ until (Grace, Bruchac, Plantation 43). D. Roosevelt changed the date of Thanks- 1841, and it wasn’t until after 1900 that the giving to the next to last Thursday in story of Pilgrims peacefully sharing a turkey “During the King Philip’s War, many English and November” (Sandak 24). dinner with the Wampanoag Indians became Wampanoag died. English settlements were burned. associated in the American mind Native captives were sold into slavery in the West Indies” (Grace, Bruchac, Plantation 43). Eating the Plates as our annual Thanksgiving Day” (Crane 40). by Lucille Recht “Considering this history and what came in later Penner centuries, Native people do not share reverence for the traditional New England ‘Thanksgiving.’ To the “There were a 102 Wampanoag, the holiday is a passengers (on the reminder of the arrival of the Mayflower). Most of English in their homeland, a them slept crowded presence that brought together in the main betrayal and cabin” (Penner 8). bloodshed” (Grace, Bruchac, Plantation 43). “Each person had only a tiny space in which to sleep, prepare food, eat, wash, and pile all their belongings. And everyone had tried to bring enough things to last a lifetime” (Penner 8).

P is for Pilgrim by Carol Crane

“Sarah Josepha Hale was born in 1788. One of her greatest achieve- ments was to make Thanksgiving a holiday in the United States” (Crane 5).

“She worked for 15 years, writing letters and encouraging other women to write letters asking President Lincoln for a national day of gratitude to God. Finally, President Lincoln approved and issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863” (Crane 5).

“In the late 1920s many of the department store employees were first-generation immigrants. They wanted to celebrate their new American heritage with festivities much like those in Europe” (Crane 26). page 6, The Eagle Flyer/November 2018 Free UConn tour impresses upperclassmen By Madison Turner Managing Editor Some consider Storrs for its campus, proximity to Waterbury Photos by M. Turner/staff STORRS, CONN. -- Would you be happy going from being an Eagle to a Husky? Juniors and seniors were invited to go on a free campus tour, which included lunch, at the University of Connecticut in Storrs Wednes- day, Nov. 7, 2018. Although these 50 upper- classmen were split into groups for the tour itself, all who went were able to see what they called a beautiful campus. Students who attended got a feel for the college life there. “I am planning on applying there next year, I’ve just always wanted to go there. One thing that stuck out to me was the atmosphere of the place. I genuinely found the campus really pretty and nice,” said Nadia Evon, a junior. Although the University of Connecticut was founded in 1881, many believe the univer- sity has truly kept up with the times. “I honestly loved the big campus and liked the way it looked very modern,” said senior Jenny Djan. Storrs is not the only place where the University of Connecticut is located. UConn has branch locations in Waterbury, Hartford and Stamford. All together, there are 14 different schools you can study within, including Business, Dental Medicine, the Neag School of Education, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, and more. However, with seven undergradute degrees being avail- able, there are 113 majors and 17 gradute degrees with six professional degree programs, according to the 2018 UConn Fact Sheet. At Storrs, 19,241 students were accepted into the school last year. If you were to put all the campuses together, the total would be 32,182 students. “UConn Storrs is actually my number one choice right now; it’s a really great school with so many networking opportunities and it’s only about an hour away from home so I can still be there for my dad and sisters,” said Isabella Gaspard, a senior. COLLEGE VISIT Juniors and seniors, 50 in total, were invited to a With every college, pricing can be rough. Room and free campus tour of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, board for in-state students begin at $27,394 and tuition with Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 which included lunch. required fees is $14,880. Of course, scholarships and finan- Fact Sheet. cial aid are available. Scholarships incoming freshman can apply for are up- The university gave out about $184.8 million in finacial loaded onto https://admissions.uconn.edu/cost-aid/schol- aid last year to help students, according to UConn’s 2018 arship.

UConn Storrs is actually my number one choice right now; “ it’s a really great school with so many networking opportuni- ties and it’s only about an hour away from home so I can still be there for my dad and sisters. ” Isabella Gaspard. senior The Eagle Flyer/November 2018, page 7 Defining cultural appropriation COMMENTARY By Natalie Dames, Sasha Franco West has been accused of “With appropriation you are Staff Writer, Correspondent cultural appropriation after cred- disrespecting the culture. What do you consider cultural iting actress Bo Derek as the However, with appreciation appropriation? It can be anything inspiration for her cornrows,” you are acknowledging you are from your hairstyle to clothes. according to People.com. not that race and still admiring “Nobody owns a culture but This had people in a frenzy. it,” said Virtue. everyone inhabits one, and in “The Kardashians only want Yet even celebrities are not inhabiting a culture, one finds the to be black when it’s beneficial,” immune to backlash. tools for reaching out to other said Ashanti Virtue, a junior. “Among them is the su- cultures,” according to Kenon “She will rip off the entire premely talented Bruno Mars, Malik in the nytimes.com. black culture just for contro- whose dark skin and ethnically There is a controversy about versy. She wears cornrows and diverse background -- a Puerto what cultural appropriation is and renames them ‘boxer braids’ ‘bo Rican Jewish father and a Fili- isn’t. Some people are too scared derek braids’ and she knows what pino mother -- failed to save him to speak about it due to backlash she’s doing. She’s a ‘futuristic from accusations of appropri- or fear of being shunned. barbie’ but any black girl wears ating ‘blackness’ and genres tra- Is it just plain old racism? this - GHETTO,” according to ditionally associated with black When you appropriate another Twitter user @Love_and music artists,” according to the culture, are you bordering on be- hiphop. heraldsun.com.au ing racist? No, one student said. Other users refuted this So, should cultural appro- “I don’t think you are being claim, exclaiming, “Kim called priation be stopped or rede- racist when you culture appro- her hairdo Bo Derek braids be- fined? Start appreciating the priate because you want to be a cause her wearing it was inspired culture: “(d)o your research! part of the culture,” said Chevelle by Bo. That doesn’t suggest Bo Find an understanding about the Shepherd, a junior. is the inventor of the braid style. culture, understand the history Even hair gets involved. Nor does it invalidate the fact behind the item you’re think- Cornrows are a popular pro- that braiding is a black thing. Kim ing about wearing. Ultimately tective hairstyle in the black com- is not an authority in archeol- is up to you to take an munity. Recently cornrows have ogy, history or culture,” accord- educated step to decide if it’s become popular in mainstream ing to Twitter user @Seriousist_. appropriate to continue with America and headlines have So is it appropriation or ap- your act,” according to stopthe soared since “Kim Kardashian preciation? cult.wordpress.com. Learn origins of 80-year-old Veteran’s Day By Destiny Hollister American veterans, living or dead. In COMMENTARY Staff Writer 1938, the holiday became one of the two Have you ever heard the wise federal holidays in November--the other words “we don’t know them all, but is Thanksgiving--by government votes, we owe them all”? This relates to the according to history.com. November holiday Veteran’s Day. The name change from ‘Armistice’ Veteran’s Day, which began as Armistice Day, first to ‘Veterans’ has allowed the holiday to honor all marked the end of World War I, and while in 2018 U.S. veterans instead of signifying world peace, Waterbury schools were closed Monday, Nov. 12 for it, according to the news site washingtonpost.com. many Americans pause their activities on the “11th You may show pride by attending a Veteran’s hour on the 11th day of the 11th month,” in honor of Day event, hanging a flag in your yard, thanking those who served the United States. a veteran for his or her service, and much more, Congress successfully “passed a resolution” in 1926 according to wallawalla.va.gov, a site from the to make an annual observance date in tribute of all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Sports The Eagle Flyer/November 2018, page 8 Soccer coach earns recognition...again By Toni Lopez Sports Editor Likorama wins honor second time from NVL coaches

An Italian teacher, junior varsity and also only lost one game, and the time and coaching,” Likorama. coach and assistant varsity coach 80 percent of the games they won He gave his time and effort to of the boys’ soccer team, Mr. for jv our record is five wins and both jv and varsity teams, and said Likorama, was awarded with ‘The one loss,” said Likorama . the NVL coaches who voted for Coach of the Year Award’ by the He told how good his jv team him probably noticed this. Naugatuck Valley Coaches Oct. 25, was, but also mentioned how the “They (NVL coaches) knew me 2018--for the second time but he process of assisting to coach the as participating at the varsity would rather discuss his team than varsity team made it a positive ex- games mostly and they always himself. perience for him, too. saw me on the sidelines scream- MEDAL WINNERS Cross country team members (above) junior Alex Brites, “The jv team is doing well and “In the varsity team I’m always ing and yelling even though it was senior Sergio Guevara, junior Sebastian Rosario, and sophomore Derek they’re showing improvements active there mostly and helping all a big field,” said Likorama. Yates display the medals they won at the Naugatuck Valley League Champi- onships Oct. 17, 2018 at Wickham Park in Manchester. Below, senior Jordyn Wilson and junior Angelica Peña also compete. Photos by Mr. a nd Mrs. Brites Cheerleaders admit goodbyes will be tough Cross country athletes By Toni Lopez Seniors note they keep everyone’s best interests at heart Sports Editor earn personal records The senior cheerleading captains spoke prior was so positive. to their senior night with the football team, admit- “Everyone has outgoing personalities so we’re very By Herta Sufka Last races memorable for seniors ting it will be hard missing everyone as 2018 and spirited at times and we got heart; someone gets hurt, we Managing Editor football season comes to a close, as of Nov. 9. all help them back up, someone has a bad day, we’re all Cross Country team members ended their 2018 season with per- “We are such a close team and they are like my there to make them laugh or smile,” said senior captain sonal records as well as stronger mindsets to run in any weather second family. I will miss the laughs, the hard Anamaria Lamonaco. conditions after competing in NVLs at Veterans Park in Watertown moments and the moments we pulled everything Alhough the start of the season was challenging, once Wednesday Oct. 17 and States at Wickham Park in Manchester together,” said senior captain Jydia Davis. everything came together it was positive. Friday, Oct. 26. It was very “The season “I finally set a new (personal record); running at NVLs was my hard for the started off last cross country race for high school and it was worthwhile. I’m girls to con- pretty rocky, but proud of what I’ve accomplished over the years,” said senior Seren- sider how we pulled it to- ity Grant. much they will gether and be- NVLs and miss every- came one. We States were one, but the always pull the last high qualities through and school races among the have each oth- for some team made it ers’ best interest team mem- feel like a fam- at heart,” said bers while for ily because senior captain everything Zakaiya Walton. others, it The 2018-2019 varsity cheerleaders was the first time running in those Senior night yields fond football memories meets. With everyone en- By Toni Lopez Teammates remember each other’s accomplishments Sports Editor couraging COMMENTARY each other, the team said all had fun while setting personal records. The last memorable moments know each other and we are more “Touchdowns by Marquise “When it came to running in Class L Championships at States, I for the football Eagles. than brothers or friends,” said Blagmon, Matt Torres, Elijah felt overwhelmingly calm and collective because I was physically On a rainy day, senior night for senior Angel Galindez. “We are Nelson and myself,” said senior and mentally prepared to race after four years of cross country. the varsity team was a great yet family.” Rhakeem Henry. Although I didn’t have any intention running in States, I was actu- sad game for the seniors who Some of the boys did not focus More highlights of the game ally quite excited to finish my last race with the team,” said senior noted they shared amazing memo- only on winning or losing. stick with seniors. captain Aaron Lamar ries, and even though they lost to “The senior night went great. It “A highlight I remember vividly With the cross country season coming to an end, running isn’t Derby 44-32, they choose to keep didn’t go exactly as planned cause was running down on punt and over for the majority of team members since indoor track starts soon. on fighting and try their very best I wanted to win, but it was still a tackling number 1 at five yards,” New members are also welcome. that night, Nov. 9, 2018. great time,” said senior Michael said senior Cassius Arnold. “I plan for next year to get faster and get stronger to come back to “It was difficult knowing that Graham. “I scored three touchdowns. qualify for New Englands. This season was rough for me; it wasn’t was going to be our last senior Two senior captains and Matt Rhakeem and Matt scored a the best and it went by really fast but I learned from my mistakes and home game. I got (very) emotional Torres had a touchdown that night touchdown. Cassius forced a kept moving since I can’t let a bad season hold me down. I’m ’cause I haven’t spent much time to make a comeback, and players fumble and Eli recovered it,” said looking forward to track,” said junior Alex Brites. on the football team, but now we have fond memories of teammates. senior captain Marquise Blagmon.