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Volume XXI, Issue XI ● May 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings Break Hearts Nationwide Cops/Courts Every year, thousands of dedi- national who remains unnamed. “It was really touching to hear cated runners take the trip to Massachu- “It made me cry when I heard about the people who put the ones who setts to run the Boston Marathon on Pa- about it,” senior Emily Kelly said. were hurt first. That’s who the true heroes triot’s day. In fact, it’s the oldest annual The blast not only left three dead were that day,” senior Veronika Kraft said. city marathon in the world. but 170 others injured. Over 20 of them Monday, 15 April, is a day that Many spectators moved about were in critical condition. left many heartbroken by the loss of frantically to find a spot to watch loved At first, many of the runners friends and family, and many others will ones and friends cross the finish line, but thought the bombs were the sounds of need time to recover from the physical and none of them were prepared for what was cannons going off to congratulate them on emotional damage this attack left upon to come this year. passing the finish line, but they soon real- them. At 2:50 p.m. on Monday, 15 April ized something was terribly wrong. Two brothers from Chechnya are 2013, while almost 6,000 runners were still Many had the initial instinct to suspected of the crime based on security making their way to the finish line, two run, which is what most people would do; camera footage. While the older brother bombs detonated 12 seconds apart, taking however, many others became heroes that died in a heated shoot-out, the younger the lives of 8-year-old Martin Richard, 29- day when they put their own safety in brother is hospitalized and in custody. year-old Krystle Campbell, and a Chinese jeopardy to help those in need. By Kyle Flannery Miller-Keystone Blood Drive Honors Jim Fry Pope Francis: First Pope Health/Medicine from the New World Every heart and a liver Religion spring and fall, awaited him. FAHS hosts a Christ- The Catholic Church was shocked generous means mas Day, Fry when Pope Benedict XVI formally resigned of demonstrat- was put into on 28 February 2013. ing kindness and surgery to have For a short period of time, the world community. a heart and liver was Popeless. The transplant. Dur- This chaotic stretch of time gener- Miller-Keystone ing this proce- ated a lot of suspense as cardinals voted on Blood Clinic dure, Fry had whom to elect as the new Pope. comes to FAHS multiple blood After several days of waiting anx- for an entire day transfusions. iously, white smoke rose from the Vatican in so that people The Rome to signify the cardinals had come to a can donate Miller-Keystone decision. blood to those in need. Blood Drive for this spring is in honor of Mr. The new pope is Jorge Bergoglio, or Miller-Keystone will be setting up a Fry. He is one of the many people who need Pope Francis, which surprised many. He is the donation center at the school on 2 May 2013. donors' help to save lives. first pope from South America as well as the Every blood drive is important to all Every two seconds, somebody in the first Pope to choose the name Francis. of the Miller-Keystone employees and patients, United States needs blood. Every day, Ameri- Equally surprising was Pope Bene- but this year it is something a bit more mean- cans need more than 44,000 blood donations. dict’s decision to ingful because this blood drive involves one of One donation can save up to three peoples’ resign as pope. © Wikimedia Fleetwood's very own. lives. He is the first Jim Fry is a fifth-grade middle school The blood drive will be in the High Pope to do this teacher at Fleetwood. Fry has been very sick School Auxiliary Gym from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 since 1406. over the past couple of years, and on Christ- p.m. Any student who is over 17 years of age is Benedict made mas Eve of 2012 he received a phone call he allowed to donate blood, but the donating isn’t this controversial would never forget, one that told him a new only for students. Any family members, staff decision due to members, or other his old age and members of the waning physical community are al- health. lowed to donate. Pope Francis has a rich history and a “Please blue-collar background. Born in Argentina, his consider being a part parents were Italian immigrants, and his father of this very worth- was a railroad worker. Barrack Obama has while cause in hon- called Francis a “champion of the poor and oring Mr. Fry,” the most venerable among us.” nurse Bonnie Fan- In addition to being the first Pope sler said. from the New World, he is also the first pope Students to be a Jesuit. Also known as the Society of can sign up at Jesus, this branch of the Catholic Church is lunches and/or talk known for being militaristic. In fact, their to Bonnie Fansler in nickname is “God’s Marines.” They also take the High School vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Nurse’s office. Pope Francis will face many chal- Every single dona- lenges in his new job. The Catholic Church tion counts, so has been beset by controversy in the past year, please help this year including sexual allegations made against and donate! priests. Francis hopes to breathe some fresh air into the system and clear the somewhat By Emily Delong tainted name of the Catholic Church world- wide. By Michael Norton Page Two May 2013 2013 Pasta and Presto Concert Offers Variety Apple/Android Feud Continues Entertainment/Art Science/Technology Each year, the Fleetwood Area Music Later on in the evening was the 7:30 Team Edward or Team Jacob? have no issues with it,” Cronrath said. Association holds the Pasta and Presto Con- concert. This concert was performed by ele- Ketchup or Mustard? “Android has more free apps and cert. mentary, middle school, and high school stu- Republican or Democrat? free music, better features, and more customi- On 16 March, 2013, in the high dents--specifically, Fourth Grade Band, Middle What about Apple or Android? zation available. It’s just overall better,” Abigail school gym, students performed in their musi- School Intermediate Chorus, High School In modern times , “Apple or An- Lasher said. cal groups at a 4:00 p.m. concert and a 7:30 Orchestra, High School Chorus, Middle droid?” seems to be one of the most popular Sam Costello on ABOUT.COM p.m. concert. Pasta and Presto includes musi- School Advanced Band, High School Women's and strongly debated questions. made a guide on things that are different be- cal entertainment by students and a pasta din- Chorus, Fourth Grade Orchestra, Middle Some say that iPhones are just nicer, tween iPhones and Androids. On this list, ner all throughout the day. School Jazz Band, and the Symphonic Band and some say that Android is just cooler, but there are 13 factors used to select a winner at At the 4:00 concert, Third Grade and Wind Ensemble. Orchestra, Middle School Advanced Chorus, the truth is, do we really know which one is the end. The different types of factors are The groups performed the following songs: Fifth Grade Band, Sixth to Eighth Grade Or- better? Has anybody ever really taken the time Hardware: Choice vs. Polish, OS Compatibil- 4th Grade Band to research everything that iPhones or An- ity: A Waiting Game, Apps: Selection vs. Con- chestra, and Middle School Intermediate Band • Miscellaneous Marvelous Musical Medley droids feature? trol, Gaming: A Growing Giant, GPS Naviga- performed. There was also a performance by • Dragons in the Mist There are several different students' tion: Free Wins—For Everyone, Flash: A Dif- the High School Choraliers and the High opinions on the different types of phones. ficult Choice, Battery Life: Consistent Im- School Jazz Band. Middle School Intermediate Chorus Many students in the Fleetwood student body provement, Screen Size: How Big is Too Big?, • Ching a Ring Chaw are actually Android or Apple users exclu- Networking: Tied in 4G, and Carriers: 4 vs. 3. The groups played the following songs: • Humpty Dumpty sively. There are barely any people left who do Costello made extremely valuable 3rd Grade Orchestra: not own either one or the other type of smart- and informative points on each brand during • Hot Cross Buns High School Orchestra phone. these categories, but in the end both models • Cold Cross Buns • Farandole Zach Cronrath is an iPhone 4S user. seemed to be equally successful. • London Bridge • Marche Slav “This was my very first phone, and I By Emily Delong • Steak and Kidney Pie High School Chorus Middle School Advanced Chorus • Medley from “Ragtime” • Witness My Chemical Romance Calls it Quits • Windy Nights Middle School Advanced Band Entertainment/Art • The Telltale Heart 5th Grade Band • Washington Post march After twelve years, the Jersey-based the United Kingdom. • March band My Chemical Romance announced that, However, on Saturday 22 March • We Will Rock You High School Women's Chorus on the 22 March, it has “come to an end.” 2013, the band issued a statement on their • Queen Jane The band was originally formed by official website announcing their disbandment. High School Choraliers • Sentimental Journey front-man Gerard Way and former drummer The statement on mychemicalro- • Weep, O Mine Eyes Matt Pelissier approximately one week after the mance.com is shown below: • Viva La Vida 4th Grade Orchestra 9/11 attacks.