instagram: @bhsinsight www.insightbhs.com @BHSInsight insight Volume 56, No. 2 Barnstable High School, Hyannis, MA, 02601 November 2019 For Some, Thanksgiving is Parade & Pep Rally a Day of Mourning Bring School Spirit Stephanie Stiles Main Street to reignite the fallen Staff Writer tradition. This year the QBC is prepared with a contingency plan for poor weather, according to Once upon a time BHS QBC Vice President of Events, showed school spirit through Cathy Demanche. an in-school pep rally and a The whole parade is Thanksgiving parade. Then, just over half a mile but will be both events lost momentum: the roughly an hour long and “then at parade due to three consecutive 1 p.m. there is going to be a pep cancellations from poor weather rally on the Hyannis Green,” said and the pep rally due to a lack of Demanche. attendance. After multiple years Demanche explained of declining school spirit, the two how the parade will start at the traditions have made a comeback Cape Cod RTA at the beginning for this Thanksgiving to bring life of Main Street and the parade back to the high school. route will go down Main Street, The Thanksgiving take a left onto High School parade is run by the football team’s Road, then a left on South Street, booster club, the Quarterback and end in the back parking lot Club (QBC), which will be near the Town Hall where they putting on another Red Raider will then head over to the Green Rolling Rally on Wednesday, for the rally. photo by Margo Silliman Nov. 27, at noon on Hyannis Schinnecock Native Andrew Smith burns out the inside of a pine tree as a demonstration at Plimoth continued on page 5 Plantation of how Native Americans built canoes. By Margo Silliman Day of Mourning for many since it included kidnappings and Will the Mall Ever Staff Writer indigenous tribes mostly in New disease brought from Europe. England, but also nationwide. She “He instead would not now tries to make it to Plymouth censor his remarks and he went to Finish Renovating? Growing up only miles every Thanksgiving where the the top of Cole’s Hill in Plymouth By Nicholas 140,000. The store itself includes away from Plymouth Rock, United American Indians of and gathered there with a group Barnstable’s Thanksgiving Kallipolites a Starbucks to the left of the main New England organizes a protest of Native people to whom he entrance, a mini CVS, a grocery education has always had a against the treatment of Native gave the speech in its entirety, Staff Writer special element to it. Our mascot section, and has all the items any Americans, which was born uncensored,” said Peters. “That’s other Target would stock. is a Wampanoag and many not necessarily from the first how the original National Day of In April, Insight reported students went on some kind of Adjacent to Target, Thanksgiving, but from an event Mourning came to be.” that the Cape Cod Mall was a Dick’s Sporting Goods is currently an elementary school field trip to in 1970. Peters said the “wasteland” because multiple Plimoth Plantation. under heavy construction. The “It’s a day that we traditional view of Thanksgiving large businesses had left the entire area is closed off to the Although Puritan culture acknowledge the sacrifices of our is “based on a lot of mythology,” mall and perpetual construction has died out for the most part, no public, with only a sliver of the ancestors,” said Peters regarding talking about a peaceful meal plagued the exterior. Students had parking lot open for traffic to flow more eight hour days at church Thanksgiving. Though she treats where Wamponoags and Pilgrims said that they primarily shopped or witch hunts, the Wampanoag through. Dick’s is confirmed to Thanksgiving as a day to gather broke bread. online because of the mall’s open in July of 2020 according tribe is still very much active, with family, she does so in a way “It really serves to condition. Now, seven months with tribal land designated in to the Cape Cod Mall website, that honors her ancestors. marginalize and mask the later, the mall is bustling with the For now, it’s just another massive Mashpee. And while our history According to Peters, relationship between the renovation of Not Your Average classes may have delved deeply hole in the mall’s storefront. 1970 was the 350th anniversary Wamponoag and the Pilgrims,” Joes, Planet Fitness, Five Guys, Still on the north side of into the heritage of indigenous of the Mayflower’s arrival at said Peters. and the opening of Target. Americans, we’re not often the mall, Five Guys, Visionworks, Plymouth and the Commonwealth The Wampanoag Target officially opened and Chipotle Mexican Grill have educated about their current of Massachusetts organized a Homesite at Plimoth Plantation its doors on Oct. 15 for the standings in society. now relocated beside the Barnes celebration of the successful is comprised of a few historical holiday season. According to and Noble with an updated Paula Peters, an collaboration between the houses and tools, with indigenous the Cape Cod Times, the store individual scholar of Wampanoag facade. This is the first of many Wampanoags and the English Americans in traditional attire is considered “small-format” portions of the mall that are history, has been a part of ancestors. The Wampanoag chief, who can answer questions because it’s only 80,000 square the community her whole Frank James, was asked to speak, about the Wampanoag tribe. feet compared to the typical continued on page 6 life. According to Peters, but the organizers asked him continued on page 8 and 9 Thanksgiving is seen as a National to cut out pieces of his speech Inside this issue...
Mi Pueblo Review 2000’s Recap Committed Students photo by Nicholas Kallipolites The Cape Cod Mall’s new Target is located where Sears used to Page 7 Page 7 Page 12 be. It includes a Starbucks and a CVS pharmacy. 2 editorial Insight Gives Thanks
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With Thanksgiving up a reusable water bottle. We coach or the teammates who roster on step up day. Guidance sport shops. We are grateful to approaching, taking a few are lucky to have three water soon become our best friends, counselors, you are our rock at have this building so close to minutes out of your day to filters—one at each cafeteria school wouldn’t be the same. BHS. us where anybody is welcome think of things you’re grateful and one in the athletic hallway. Thank you, coaches, for to use its features. Without it, for can be very beneficial. This helps limit the amount of always putting in your extra Free and Reduced Lunch many of our sports players According to Harvard Health, plastic around our community, efforts to make sure we strive would have to travel far to find people who wrote about things and saves us $1 anytime we to be our best, and always The free and reduced one like ours. they were grateful for were get thirsty. We are fortunate pushing us to get there. And, lunch option is so helpful to more optimistic, improved to have such a handy device teammates, thanks for acting those who qualify. Not only Tight-knit community relationships with others, were around our school, because not as second siblings. do you get lunch for either motivated to work harder, many other public buildings a reduced price or for free, it Barnstable’s tight- and felt better about their around our community do. Murals and Creativity includes free SAT and ACT knit community feels like a big lives. Insight thought of a waivers, and free college family—most places you go, few things around our school Custodians Get off your phone application waivers. This gives you can easily spot somebody and our community for which in the hallways and look in students the opportunity to you’ve met before. From we’re grateful. Happy Turkey Custodians—we front of you! The murals we plan out their futures without village activities such as strolls, Day from us, and remember, appreciate you for putting up have painted by students and having to worry about cost parades, and fundraisers, to gratitude can go a long way. with our childish ways in the teachers are beautiful and restricting them. Also, we even our own BHS community, cafeterias, our messiness in the something to appreciate on appreciate you, lunch staff, for like our clubs, honor societies, Class choice variety bathrooms, and our yelling in the dreadful walk to your making our lunch for us every and classes that feel like a the halls. We sometimes take least favorite class of the day. day. family, we’re grateful. Our Although there have your hard work for granted, The creativity around BHS community is something to been different opinions about but we thank you for your hard has skyrocketed in the past Job and Volunteer cherish on such a unique area adding a seventh class, you work day in and day out. We few years, and we are grateful Opportunities like Cape Cod. can’t disagree that it gives us know BHS would be a gross for the wonderful, intricate the opportunity to add more mess without you. artwork done by our students We are grateful for the Living on Cape Cod variety to our schedules. and teachers. Next time you’re amount of job and volunteer Here at BHS, we have many Security in the hallways, take an extra opportunities that are offered Whether you want to unique classes and resources minute to really look at the in our community. In every stay on Cape later in life or get that many schools don’t have. Although it has taken artwork surrounding you. one of our seven villages, there away as soon as possible, our We are very grateful for our us a while to admit it, we is a place to find a job or find home is beautiful. At all times courses like woodworking, actually do appreciate you, School Counselors ways to help out. This helps of the year we can drive to our ceramics, studio production, BHS, with all the additions many of our friends in the beaches and take in the beauty, newspaper, astronomy, to increase security. We Guidance counselors community get out of a rut and and oftentimes, the beaches psychology, drama as a literary appreciate the added security are a no brainer with public make money when needed, during the winter are our genre, graphic design, fashion cameras, parking passes, and schools, but, guidance and motivates people to find meeting grounds or peaceful design, music technology, and additional security for people counselors, we don’t want community service hours. stress relievers. Following the many more. These classes to enter the building. Without to take you for granted any landscape of the Cape, being in give us the ability to find our these efforts to change things longer. Your work every day Rec Center the center of everything is very voice in the midst of crazy for us, we can admit that to make sure we’re getting the helpful. We’re near the hospital high school. Having a class Barnstable would feel a lot less attention we need to succeed Many of us may and the mall, both buildings of that allows us to express who safe. is something we appreciate have faded memories of the their kind on Cape Cod. Others we want to be is something to beyond measure. Especially old Hyannis skating rink from that live farther down Cape recognize and thank our school Sports teams the stressed out juniors and when we were younger; the have to make a much farther and our teachers for. seniors—honestly, what would large-scale renovations were drive to go to either of those. Coaches, teams and we do without you? Thank significant to the community. We’re thankful for Barnstable Water Fountains fields: we love you. Sports you, from the bottom of our The Hyannis Youth Recreation High School and Barnstable’s allow kids to express who hearts, for being there for our Center has plenty to offer: community, for constantly At almost all times of they want to be athletically; mid-day breakdowns and our skating rinks, basketball showing us signs to be grateful the day, there is somebody at our school takes pride in the sudden need for a class change courts, indoor track, food for our lives and the people one of the water filters filling sports we play. Without the as soon as we see the class stands, activity room, and around us. Insight Staff 2019-2020 Editing Staff Photo editor: Bridget Botelho Editors-in-Chief: Margo Silliman, Stephanie Stiles Website Editor: Cara Ciavarra News Editor: Philip Randazzo Staff Writers Opinion Editor: Sarah Skinner Bridget Botelho Features Editor: Nicholas Kallipolites Cara Ciavarra Sports Editor: Caroline Lewis Max Kennedy Art & Entertainment Editor: Payton Geraghty Sarah McMaster Social Media Editor: Christmaelle Vernet Meghan Meagher Advertisement Manager: Sailor Ciluzzi Abigail Olsen opinion 3 snapShot What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Food? By Bridget Botelho Staff Writer
Joe Labor, junior Darius Luster, senior Olivia Clough, junior Ashani Baxter, Charlie Hart, junior “Mashed potatoes because it “I hate Thanksgiving food. I just “The rolls honestly. They just sophomore “Turkey and gravy, it’s just good. tastes good.” don’t like the taste of any of the taste the best.” “Pumpkin pie with pistachio ice Or mashed potatoes. Mashed food.” cream because it’s the best part of potatoes are really good too.” Thanksgiving.”
Matt Klett, senior Colin Wojciechowski, Sophie MaCallister, Lily Atwell, eighth grade Nicholas Brancaccio, “My grandmothers’ stuffing. She senior eighth grade “I love cranberry sauce. It’s my eighth grade puts so much butter in it and more, “My aunt’s sweet potatoes. She “Probably stuffing. It’s really favorite and it’s yummy.” “Mashed potatoes because I don’t but I don’t know what else.” puts marshmallow over it and good with gravy, too.” like the vegetables.” flames it up. It’s unbelievable.” Should Students Have 7 Classes? By Stephanie Stiles added class encourages top students to take By Christmaelle Vernet time to accomplish everything. While we Staff Writer even more AP courses, but ultimately, that Staff Writer are doing piles and piles of homework, we is a student’s decision. If this is a concern, are expected to be at every sports practice, guidance counselors should be more Year number two of Last school year, BHS while doing community service, and suggestive about what are the best options having seven classes students were exposed to sometimes working a part time job. This is for them. No Yes unfolds and the school a seven-class schedule. completely unfair and unrealistic not only I used the seventh class to take has firmly settled into its opinions about While many believe seven classes allow to the students but to the teaching staff as classes I never could have taken before the switch. While my amount of homework students to have access to more electives, well. I fear we are all being stretched too the switch. I took Creative Writing as a is my formally declared villain adversary, I in my opinion, it’s just more homework thin. Junior—unconventional but a good time— must admit that I like the extra class. and stress. The added period caused lunch Now, teachers often assign and now I am a Teacher’s Assistant for AP An added class was a step in the times to change as well. We should not be classwork that isn’t finished during class Lang. right direction if BHS wishes to compete eating lunch at 10 a.m.! for homework, and I think that is caused While I focused on a proliferation with our neighboring schools. Nauset by the shorter class periods. Although I of English classes, many students now take Regional High School takes seven classes; “I feel like I am appreciate being able to have more variety funky science classes beyond the usual Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in the classes I choose to take, I feel like it Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, such as takes eight; and Sturgis Charter Public doing most of my is too much too soon. I see freshmen doing Marine Biology, Forensics, and Pathology. School takes between seven and nine five hours of homework a night, while It is also easier for students to obtain their learning at home classes. when I was a freshman I barely had an art credit without surrendering an AP or Our enrollment at the school hour of homework. desired class. and rarely have has gradually been decreasing, which is As a current junior, I have been The seventh class is a contentious surprising because our number of enrolled time to fully under- subject to many of the different schedule issue, but we are still in the transition English Learning Students has increased changes during my time at BHS, and there period. Obviously last year was the dramatically in recent years, all according stand what is being has been nothing quite like this. I miss worst because it was the first year and to the 2019 fiscal budget. One would being able to have TGA everyday and teachers didn’t know how to adjust their naturally presume that enrollment would taught in class.” only have one long block on Tuesdays and classes, which left students swimming in be up due to this influx. A simple math With the extra block, most classes Thursdays. homework. problem would suggest that even more were forced to cut down class time from Another con to having seven This year, classes are instituting students are deciding not to attend BHS an hour, to 51 minutes, which accumulates classes are the two blocks after lunch. changes to their curriculum to better suit and defer to school choice than those who to over three weeks of lost lecture time. I find myself struggling to stay awake the allotted time, but mostly they are are entering. Shorter class time leaves teachers and during those last two blocks. If you have experimental adjustments to gauge just It would be ill-advised for me to students feeling rushed through lessons first lunch, it’s worse because you basically how much the students can take and just generalize that students leave Barnstable and coursework. have three classes after lunch. It makes the how much is possible to teach. because of the number of classes they take, Personally, I feel like I never finish last few hours of the school day feel like Next year I have no doubt that the but creating a course-load that is more anything in class, which ends up affecting a blur. It’s also added stress for those who school will be even more comfortable with comparable to other schools would at least my homework load significantly. I feel like participate in sports and extracurriculars. the seventh class since teachers will have lessen the differences between the schools, I am doing most of my learning at home We are exhausted by 1:55 p.m. had enough experience with the schedule and make more of an argument for students and rarely have time to fully understand Overall, I believe that having to understand how to best teach their to choose Barnstable. what is being taught in class. It’s very seven classes, while it does have some classes in less time. Then, I’m sure AP One of the most appealing parts emotionally draining and definitely has benefits, only adds to the already existing classes won’t be hurting as much as they of BHS is the extensive number of offered a negative impact on the students and pressures of high school. are now. courses. The seventh class allows students teachers. to try out a class they wouldn’t normally From a student perspective I gravitate towards and they have more notice the toll it’s taking on my peers. freedom to individualize their high school There is so much on our plates with such experience. There is the worry that the little 4 opinion Police Brutality Persists
By Eleanor Brown excuse has been successful for so many officers throughout have read about police brutality recently, whether Contributing Writer the country. Masking their violent racism with purity has it’s television, the newspaper, or even a social media let officer after officer keep their badges and patrol the platform. How many of those involved a white cop and streets. Although not every police officer is racist, there a black man? How many Instagram stories have you Below is a poem I wrote sophomore year. I are too many who have a racial bias against the black clicked through of your peers sharing these violent videos am now a senior, and racial profiling is still extremely community. Not nearly as many innocent white people of black men and women dying for no other reason but prevelant today. Since I wrote this poem, articles with are killed compared to other races, especially African because they “frightened” a white cop? The answer is too headlines such as “Getting killed by police is a leading Americans. According to an Aug. 16, 2019 Los Angeles many. For how frequently this occurs, I think about how cause of death for young black men in America” and Times article, “about 1 in 1,000 black men in America can many incidents aren’t talked about in the world wide or “Another year, another unarmed black man killed by expect to die at the hands of police, according to a new country wide news. Most Americans have turned a blind police” have not decreased. There’s been case after case analysis of deaths involving law enforcement officers. eye to these issues and because of this, they’ve become with the same incidents and then the same excuse. That makes them 2.5 times more likely than white men normalized. How many more people have to die for others Most, if not all, of these tragedies include the line and boys to die during an encounter with cops.” to realize this should not be normal? “I thought it was a gun.” It is beyond irrational that this Think about how many news stories people Tell Me Again Terrence Crutcher Children of color are growing up in fear Stephon Clark In fear for their parents, uncles, cousins Not familiar with these names? In fear of getting killed What about Nikolas Cruz? For nothing but the color of their skin Of course you’ve heard of Nikolas Cruz So tell me again it should actually be “all lives matter” You’ve seen his face all over the news Tell me again “the officer couldn’t tell” If you haven’t heard, Tell me again “the officer feared for his or her life” He shot and killed 17 students on February 14th, 2018 Tell me again “the officer thought it was real” He was then taken from the scene Tell me all the excuses the police department can come up with Can you guess how? But, before you tell me, In handcuffs, safely, by police I want you to tell the little black boys and girls Remember the names I started with? and even men and women, Guess how they were taken from the scene Who become anxious and get chills when a cop is near In body bags. Look them in the eyes and tell them Terrence Crutcher Tell them “you’re safe in this world” an unarmed black man who was shot beside his car Tell them they have nothing to fear for Reaching into his left side window Tell them they won’t be shot for carrying a cell phone He was labeled as a “big bad dude” I want you to look into the eyes of a little girl The excuse was “I thought he was reaching for a gun” Whose father has been killed No weapon was found within his vehicle; For none other than his race The car window was closed. Tell her that her father has been shot because he is black Stephon Clark After that A man with 20 rounds fired at him in his own backyard There’s no more telling her By two white police officers “Police are your friends” For carrying what looked like a gun There’s no good reason Because cell phones and guns looks the same right? To believe that now.
Illustration by Celita Cadet news 5 Bringing Spirit Back to BHS: Thanksgiving Parade and Pep Rally continued from page 1 become a financial burden on “Get involved, get a float, or at class advisor) was planning with Students will either be in anybody. I especially don’t want least show up.” just the seniors for the same time. the stands cheering and watching “If there is rain and the that to be the reason people aren’t Then from there we will see the the activities or will be actively parade has to be cancelled, we in the parade. You can be as flaws and what can be fixed and participating in them on the floor. are still holding the pep rally creative and crafty as possible,” We want to make I’m going to try and organize it for “I’m basically building part of it, but that would be at 1 said Demanche. the whole school in the spring,” the frame and Student Council is p.m. over at the Hyannis Youth Demanche has secured everyone feel it’s said Silliman. “In the future we going to fill it,” said Gardiner. and Community Center,” said four food trucks and now the QBC are hoping that it’s going to be That frame includes Demanche. must “figure out an estimated their senior year, the whole school all the time and organizing Alik Taylor to be the As far as who will be headcount of how many people it’s never going to be just a senior D.J. and Jeremy Shea to be the walking in the parade, Demanche are coming, both who are involved and there aren’t thing again.” M.C.. She will provide “swag” stressed how the parade is open and who are spectators, and also many senior priv- Senior Class Adviser such as sweatshirts or t-shirts and for all student organizations to the order of groups in the parade,” Patricia Gardiner has reserved wants to color code the grade into sign up and build a float. said Junior Tia Noonan, Captain ileges.” the Senior Pep Rally for the gym multiple colors and each group “We definitely want to of the Varsity Cheerleading team during the usual Renaissance will cheer on its respective color. reach out to the students, sports and a vocal student advocate for Celebration and the event will “In a lot of ways we teams, as well as the other groups the parade. —Senior Class Advisor resemble more of a field day. are learning how to go about and organizations that are in Noonan has worked “Many people, mostly organizing an event like this and the school,” said Demanche. “I closely with the QBC to get in Patricia Gardiner boys, said they wanted a Senior since Mrs. Gardiner has done this would love to have the youth of contact with coaches and students Field Day, but we realized that before, it’s a good thing that I can the community celebrated.” to spread the word to get students Student Council wasn’t very possible, so instead learn from,” said Silliman. Student groups could involved. President Margo Silliman noticed we wanted some sort of senior Both the pep rally and span from Drama Club to “I discussed with the that same lack of energy and event before Thanksgiving,” said the parade are experiencing trial spring sports teams. Demanche National Honor Society the school pride which prompted her Gardiner. years as the organizers try to mentioned how she even possibility that members could to organize an in-school pep rally The day will be about reignite the fire in BHS school contacted the elementary schools help set up and clean up which event for Tuesday, Nov. 26 during celebrating the seniors and will pride after multiple years of lying to see if they could put together could count as community service F Block. include seniors who want to dormant. a float for each of their schools. hours,” said Noonan. “Originally we showcase themselves along with “It’s more fun to be in She just wants students, no matter “I think the school has were going to make it for the games and relay races. a school with spirit and I think who they are or what they do, to lost some of its energy...I’m just whole school the day before “We want to make you’re happier in school when get involved with the parade and trying to bring some positive Thanksgiving, but it’s changed everyone feel it’s their senior you can have that pride,” said express school spirit. energy back to the kids in the so that we’re going to try and do year, and there aren’t many senior Silliman. “I don’t want this to community,” said Demanche. what Mrs. Gardiner (the senior privileges,” said Gardiner. Students Capture Mercury in Transit
photo by Mike Gyra
photo by Owen Fournier and Wyatt Carbonell On Monday, Nov. 11, astronomy students set up an event to view Mercury cross the sun at over 107,000 miles per hour, which will not be seen in North America again until 2049. People from all over the community attended. Most of the transit was captured in a video by Owen Fournier and Wyatt Carbonell; pictured above is a screenshot of the video. See the little black dot to the right of the plane? That’s Mercury! Pictured left are Jack Dace, Gracie Calla, Haley Higgins, Jacob Pass, and Fournier, the seniors who set up and operated the scopes throughout the day in the Cobb Astro Park. To see the whole video, visit our website at bhsinsight.com. Fun Facts About the Transit: - Mercury is about 3,000 miles in diameter - The sun is about 864,000 miles in diameter - Mercury is moving at over 106,000 miles per hour and still takes over five hours to complete its transit photo by Mary Gyra - Mercury is the closest planet to the sun 6 news News Notes Gingerbread House Event
Hosted by the Barnstable High School Human Rights Club, the Gingerbread House Event is annually held to raise funds for Homeless not Hopeless, Inc. The event includes taking a pre-made kit from the service table at the front of the cafeteria and creating a gingerbread house. There is also a raffle and other entertainment available. It takes place on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Junior & Senior Cafeteria!
photo by Nicholas Kallipolites Nicotine Cessation Courses Inside the Target to the left of the main entrance, a new Starbucks has opened. Are you addicted to using e-cigarettes and want to stop? BHS is providing free nicotine cessation courses in the library on Dec. 10, 12, and 17 from 2-3 p.m. Late buses are available on each of those days New Stores at Mall for students who cannot arrange a ride home. If you’re planning to attend, the administraton recommends that you go to all three sessions. You can register for these free classes with the Nurse by Dec. 3. This is continued from page 1 lighting, decorative stamped playground will have a nautical a great way to curb the habit before the new year! concrete, pergolas (shaded theme and promote physical receiving facelifts in order to walkways) and fresh landscaping. activities. make it more contemporary and Some of this fresh landscaping With all of these new Scholarship Bulletins bring back business. has already been completed, construction projects that are Construction is also such as the demolition of the currently in progress or planned, Are you looking for scholarship opportunies but don’t know being focused on places not Sears Auto Center building and the Cape Cod Mall is making where to look? Head down to your hub office and look at the most within the mall but still on the replacing it with new driveways large investments to stay relevant recent scholarship bulletin. property. Cape Cod Mall plans to and parking lots with improved within the Hyannis community. A sampling of those currently avaliable from bulletins six and debut a public area overlooking lighting. seven include: Otis Civilian Advisory Council Scholarship, Marstons the pond on the south side by Additionally, a new Mills Village Association Scholarship, Old Colony Youth Cheerleading Regal Cinemas which will include dining pavilion and children’s Association Scholarship, Cape & Islands Counselor Association outdoor seating, walkways playground are planned to be Scholarship, Holy Ghost Scoiety of Cotuit/Santuit Scholarship, Cape heading to and from the property, built on the mall’s premises. The Cod Landscape Association Mike Stacy Memorial Scholarship, The Parish of Christ the King - Catholic Women’s Club Scholarship, and Massachusetts AFL/CIO 62nd Annual Scholarship.
Freshman Vaping Survery
All freshman should complete a very brief two question survey on the BHS Website under Quick Links (E-Cigarettes and Vaping) AFTER you have received the substance use questionnaire screening by the school nurses. They really value your input.
Attention Juniors!
If you are planning on attending college in the fall of 2021, there is a scholarship you can apply for now. The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation is offering a full-ride scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge scholarship can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. college or university. More information, including the application, is available at their website, coolidgescholars.org. The deadline to apply is Jan. 16, 2020 by 5 PM. More information can be obtained from Mrs. MacFarlane in Hub 4, room 2112.
Need Community Service Hours?
Find a friend and help Lyme Awareness of Cape Cod sell raffle tickets for the Spectacle of Trees event. If interested, call Ron Gangemi at 774-238-2316 or call Gail at 508-477-7896. You will even earn a percentage of the ticket sales!
Mandatory Information Update
Students, if you haven’t told your parents yet, your parent/ guardian must complete the mandatory annual update of their child’s contact information located online on the BHS home page. The link can be found at the bottom of the page under “Helpful Links.”
Elves Wanted Interested in volunteering as an elf for the Village of Hyannis holiday season? Please see Ms. Merritt in room 1308.
Got News to Share? Insight wants your news! If you have a story idea, announcement or event, email [email protected] or see a staff member or Adviser Ms. Netto. features 7 Throwback To Early 2000s By Christmaelle with many style icons emerging lastly, ‘Street Chic,’ which was Vernet from this era. Many categories heavily influenced by popular Staff Writer of wardrobe were also formed at rappers such as Jay-Z, Diddy, this time. Examples include emo, Nelly and 50 cent according to scene styles that were inspired by centralcasting.com. 2000-2010 was an iconic decade indie, punk and rock bands of the for many. With unforgettable time. Athleisure wore tracksuits fashion, toys, and trends the that came in bright colors and 2000s period without a doubt sets were often encrusted with Electronics- Devices itself apart from the others. Now rhinestone logos and phrases. Air such as the Blackberry, Nintendo that a new decade is approaching, Force 1s, baggy pants, overcut DS, PSP, XBOX, iPhone, PS3, let’s look back on some of our jeans, dad hats, black leather Wii, Minecraft, and Smart TVs sound and production overall. Peas, and “Yeah!” by Usher. favorite 2000s trends. jackets, and letterman jackets all came to be in the 2000s. Movies you might remember were pieces commonly worn by Technology was blossoming in from this decade include “Legally this decade with more and more men in the 2000s. As for women, The 2000s Blonde,” “Finding Nemo,” efficient ways to play games, TVShows- are often referred to as the golden “Cars,” “Mean Girls,” “White download music, and watch TV age of television or the Platinum Chicks,” “Avatar,” “Shrek,” being developed in this time. age of television with shows like “Kill Bill: Volume 1,” “UP,” “That’s So Raven,” “Drake and “Monsters, Inc,” “Princess and Josh,” “The Suite of Zack and the Frog,” and “The Incredibles.” Music- Music in the Cody,” “Zoey 101,” “Hannah 2000s was mostly hip hop Montana,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Lizzie Mcguire,” “The dominated. Rock was still “Dawg,” OC,” “The Office,” “Gilmore Sayings- popular despite this, but many “as if,” “what’s crackin,’” Girls” and many more. The 2000s sub-genres resurfaced due to “‘trash,” “peace out,” “crunk,” also sparked a boom in reality digital distribution and the return and “chillax,” were all sayings television evidenced by the of garage rock. Music in the coined in the 2000s. Although popularity of “Keeping Up With 2000s was still heavily influenced slang changes year to year, we the Kardashians” and “Survivor” by the 90s, with many artists from can sometimes find ourselves during this decade. photo by newstatesman.com then still producing chart topping still using slang from the 2000s. Flip phones were the new iPhone 11 Pro back in the day. hits, according to songfacts.com. Which ones do you still use? Some songs you might remember are “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz, low cut jeans, mesh/handkerchief Technological “Crazy In Love” by Beyonce, Movies- tops, shiny pants, box pleated or advances in the 2000s also “Hey Ya” by Outkast, “I Gotta leather skirts, cargo pants, and greatly affected the film industry Fashion- The 2000s Feeling” by The Black Eyed sparked a fashion explosion capris were must-haves. And with movies having better effects, CHEAP EATS: Mi Pueblo By Sarah McMaster chips and a warm salsa for free. In Main Street, Hyannis, open Staff Writer addition, drinks were served from everyday from 11AM-8PM (11-6 the freezer and we both ordered a on Sunday). bottle of Coke. Looking for a restaurant The “Alambre Taco” with authentic Mexican food and contains grilled steak with bacon a relaxed atmosphere, or even just and poblano peppers. All tacos a place to grab take-out from? Mi Atmosphere: D- came in soft shelled corn tortillas. Pueblo provides all of the above, My meal was topped off with while also being affordable to Food: A- Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, and many. Though it is not the fanciest diced onions, including a piece eatery, the restaurant plays on Service: C of lime on the side. The flavors that by describing themselves were vibrant and the lime was an as a “Petite Mexican restaurant amazing finishing touch and zest providing traditional eats in an to the steak. Overall Grade: C unamusing environment” on On my mom’s side of their google page. However, the table, the “Shrimp Taco” this establishment may not be photo by Sarah McMaster contained baby shrimp, coleslaw up to par with all people’s tastes Mi Pueblo’s shrimp taco, containing baby shrimp, coleslaw top- topping, and chipotle aioli sauce, location- and decor-wise. ping, and chipotle aioli sauce. all served in the same type of The first thing I noticed warm corn tortilla shell. With when arriving to the location was the chipotle aioli sauce, this taco that it was rather hard to find. was significantly spicier than the The door had been covered with “Alambre Taco.” a black door and seemingly, the Still, this restaurant restaurant appeared as if it had is not restricted to tacos if that been closed. In addition, it is does not match your taste. The located down a rather sketchy eatery also provides burritos, alleyway that most people might sandwiches, quesadillas, an array not be too keen on. After taking a of appetizers and deserts, and seat inside, the cushion seemingly even a kids menu. Although, I do sunk in and broke. I noticed that it recommend that those who visit was a rather small eatery as well, check out the menu online first, and served their meals on paper as there is only one small menu plates that you would find at the at the cashier stand and it can take family barbecue; it might be the some time to pick a dish. type of restaurant to provide more Based solely off my take-out than sit-down meals. experience, I learned that this From the menu, I eatery has a semi-large teenage ordered the “Alambre Taco” for customer base, being a decent and $3.25, while my mom ordered the photo by Sarah McMaster affordable place for the students “Shrimp Taco” for $8. This meal Mi Pueblo’s alambre taco (left) beside their shrimp taco (right), served on paper plates. of BHS to visit with their friends. also came with an appetizer of You can find Mi Pueblo at 459 8
Turkey Time! Native Americans Honor Ancestors
that the traditions can sometimes continued from page 1 get lost when they are no longer in practice. Andrew Smith, age 22, works at Helme said involvement the Homesite, and throughout his with the tribe often depends on interview with Insight was in the the time of year; they have council process of making a canoe. He is meetings once a month, language not Wampanoag, but Schinnecock, classes, cultural gatherings, and from Long Island. many more events. Smith had wanted to work On Thanksgiving, Helme at Plimoth Plantation since he was said she fasts. “It’s a day of a kid when he visited and saw it for mourning and reflection,” she said. himself. “It’s the only place I could The Wampanoags actually have 13 be paid to practice my culture,” Thanksgivings, one for each of their he said. He also likes to be able to months, 28 day periods based on the educate about indigenous cultures moon cycle. because he can always leave each According to Helme, person with something they didn’t even the colonial side of know before they visited. Plimoth Plantation, which has According to Smith, on the reenactors posed as Puritans in National Day of Mourning, some the 1620s, doesn’t recognize the Natives paint their faces black and conventional Thanksgiving Day fast. At the end of the day, to break as a “thanksgiving.” She said they fast, the Natives working at Plimoth wouldn’t have had a Thanksgiving photo by Stephanie Stiles Plantation gather together. To him, with anyone they didn’t pray with as the Day of Mourning is about part of their religion. At Plimoth how once new people showed up, Moving onto the 17th Plantation, everything changed for his people. century English village at Plimoth visitors curious Smith sees the conventional Plantation to confirm Helme’s about histor- story behind Thanksgiving as false. statements, a reenactor sat at a desk ical Native “It paints a story of friendship that in one of the houses, answering American really wasn’t ever there,” he said. questions for tourists. When asked cultures and In modern times, one’s about Thanksgiving, he said it was lifestyles can involvement as being a part of an thanks given to God before and witness tradi- indigenous tribe depends on the after a meal, and what we might be tional methods person, according to Smith. He thinking of as Thanksgiving was of canoe-build- compared it to being a part of a really a harvest celebration that took ing (above), city; if you’re on the tribal council, place after their drought. traditional you’ll be a lot more involved with Another reenactor housing struc- events, similar to a town councilor explained relations the Pilgrims had tures (right), for Barnstable. with the Natives, comparing them and can ask Kerri Helme is a Mashpee to “the times of Caesar and Gaul,” real Native Wampanoag who has worked on meaning each tribe was like its own Americans and off at Plimoth Plantation for 16 nation. While Pilgrims had alliances about their years. with the immediately surrounding lives as part of “Practice and preserving tribes, these relations pitted them a tribe. traditional skills is the most against other tribes such as the Narragansett, who were enemies of photo by Margo Silliman important thing,” said Helme about what she values in working at the the Wampanoags. Wampanoag Homesite. She said When asked about What do you do on Thanksgiving?
“My family and I have an annual Thanksgiving nerf gun fight. We get “We do a big football game “My sister doesn’t like turkey, “We do family hikes up in our own nerf gun, 10 nerf bullets and with my whole family,” said so we order pizza instead,” said Maine, because you can’t just protect our faces. Only one rule, no Junior, Dillon Huntington. Junior, Will Martone. have a day of eating, you have body contact, it’s all air,” said Senior, to play too,” said Science teach- Bridget Botelho. er, David Gorrill. 9
Turkey Time! Native Americans Honor Ancestors Festive for the Feast
your fabric and place the toilet Kerri paper in the center. Helme Grab one corner of the answers fabric and tuck it inside of the tourists’ toilet paper roll. Slowly work questions at your way around gathering up the the home- fabric and tucking each corner site. She into the roll. Tie a ribbon around sits inside a your branch piece and stuff it into traditional the center. Wampano- ag winter Thanksgiving Pie Garland longhouse. What you will need: Multiple colors of photos from Pinterest cardstock, scissors, a ruler, glue, There are plenty of crafty string. attach the large pear upside down Thanksgiving decoration ideas Steps: Cut out multiple for the face. Glue on the google that can be found on the cre- triangles for the pie base, as well eyes, and stick in a triangle piece ative sharing forum Pinterest. as different shapes to glue on of pineapple for the beak. each pie slice. Once you have By Caroline Lewis decorated each slice, glue the Cinnamon Stick Candle Staff Writer back to a piece of string. Hang up What you will need: One and enjoy! round candle, cinnamon sticks, hot glue, twine With the holiday Pumpkin Turkey Steps: Hot glue the side season rapidly making its way What you will need: of cinnamon sticks together until to town, having a festive home One large pumpkin, wooden it fits around the circumference is a warm way to fully indulge kabob sticks, googly eyes, of the candle. Take a few pieces in the holiday spirit. Every year, strawberries, grapes, pineapple of twine together and tie a bow people spend lots of money and chunks, watermelon cubes, one around the cinnamon sticks. Light time decorating their homes for large pear, glue photo by Margo Silliman and enjoy! Thanksgiving. But, if you’re too Steps: Create the “turkey busy food shopping or traveling Barnstable’s mascot and other ones an Indian and vandalized it. She’s feathers” by making a pattern of Indian Corn Wreath to your family, here are five easy, that model a Native American, both tried to explain to Dartmouth high fruit on each kabob, and stick What you will need: cheap DIY Pinterest decorations Smith and Helme said they think the schoolers how even though they them into the top of the pumpkin. Multiple pieces of Indian corn to spice up your home this holiday practice is awful. might not be directly offensive, such For the Face: Using a kabob stick, (the more you use, the bigger season. “Anything red is a mascot can inspire disrespectful the wreath), hot glue, twine derogatory because it’s about actions. Toilet Paper Pumpkin Steps: Hot glue the sides scalping our people,” Smith said. Helme said even though of the indian corn together to What you will need: He also explained how traditional she developed a thick skin and create a circle shape, with the One roll of toilet paper, 18 headdresses were worn by warriors could take the abuse, some Indians husks on the outside. Pick a square inch piece of fabric, who had to do a lot and experience might not have. piece of corn and attach a loop green ribbon, a few branches a lot to earn them, so when people “It’s awful that some of twine. Hang up for a quick or cinnamon sticks. appropriate them, it is offensive. people even have to protest that,” and easy wreath that can be Steps: Unroll toilet Helme went to Fairhaven Helme said about the mascots. She hung inside or outside! High School which had a rivalry said it was hard to explain just how paper about 10 times, and then with the Dartmouth Indians. She offensive “Red Raider” is because it roll it loosely back up to give said that in 1998 during one of their should be obvious. more of a round shape. Lay out pep rallies, her school strung up What do you do on Thanksgiving?
“We do family hikes up in “I go to Florida every year for “I watch Christmas Vacation “The night before Thanksgiving Maine, because you can’t just Thanksgiving break,” said Se- with my family every Thanks- my family and I go to Provinc- have a day of eating, you have nior, Chris Thorne. giving,” said Senior, Kaleigh etown to see the lighting of the to play too,” said Science teach- O’donnell-Birch. monument,” said Junior, Sailor er, David Gorrill. Ciluzzi. 10 features Foreign Language And Its Benefits
By Christmaelle and I thought it’d be fun to be Vernet able to speak with her.” Staff Writer Another benefit to taking a foreign language in high school is that students stand out Every student at more to colleges. Two years of a Barnstable High School and world language is considered the nationwide will or already has minimum to many universities, been exposed to a world language. with most recommending three Whether they are in their first year or four years, even AP if that is or taking it at the AP level, world an option at your school. Colleges language is paramount to success like to see students challenge in the modern world. In order to themselves, so most colleges will graduate, two credits of the same not be impressed if a study hall world language are mandatory. is chosen over a language course Barnstable High offers four according to thoughtco.com. options: Latin, Mandarin Job opportunities are Chinese, French and Spanish. abundant for those who can “There are levels of speak more than one language. proficiency when taking foreign “Four out of five jobs are based language. First level you learn on foreign trade. Many practices the basics, like learning how to such as law and medicine have say ‘my name is so and so.’ The a Latin foundation. The more photo by Christmaelle Vernet second level you learn to speak languages you have in your Projects created by Latin students. and put words into sentences. pocket, the more valuable you are The more you study the more you to your employer,” said Lytle. cross-cultural understanding. graders and freshman, and first wouldn’t normally interact with know,” said World Languages Between the years 2010 “Learning another language helps year Latin students are allowed if you only knew one language,” department head Grace Lytle. and 2015, jobs for people who dissolve boundaries between to attend Classics day at Boston said Mimi. Taking these courses are bilingual more than doubled, people and communities. It University. As for the future of have many benefits, such as according to leadwithlanguages. helps create a healthy space,” “It’s helped me communicate world language at BHS, Lytle boosting brain power, improving org. Being bilingual is helpful said French teacher Madame with people who have different hopes the department expands memory, and enhancing in many occupations such as Mimi. “In year three and four we characteristics and how they live. outside of the high school. “I’m performance in other learning journalists, translators, flight organize a trip to France. French It helps me figure people out,” hoping at some point we do areas, according to etoninstitute. attendants, social workers, students make friends for life said Prchlik. kindergarten through 12th grade. com. marketing managers and even and many meet their very first Communication is vital It is easier to teach language from “It’s helped me make teaching. international friends there.” to keeping the world connected a younger age. It is important a lot of good friends and make If you plan on doing any France, Italy, China and while learning how to improve for us to understand culture and relationships with people who traveling in your lifetime, learning Cuba are just a few places our yourself at the very same time. language,” said Lytle. speak foreign languages,” said a second language can be very school has organized trips for It can give people a glimpse junior Anna Prchlik who is beneficial to you as well. Being students in their third or fourth into how other people live in currently taking French III. “My bilingual is not only proven to year. But don’t worry—a trip this world. “It can widen your sister is very interested in French expand brain growth but it boosts to Quebec is organized for 8th social potential with people you Who’s That Teacher? Club Corner What is one thing you love about BHS? By Margo Silliman My coworkers. The history department is Staff Writer the best department in the universe.
Out of all your skills, which one has it taken you the longest to become good at? I’m immediately good at everything. I actually work hard to be bad at things.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Somewhere warm, by the ocean, and warm year-round, like the Carribbean. I‘ve never been down to those places, so I Where did you grow up? think it’d be cool. Or Austria. Massachusetts. Who is the most amusing historical What was your first job? figure to you and why? I cleaned up the beach; raked seaweed and I like Walt Disney. He seemed like a picked up the trash for a private association. pretty cool guy. What was the best class you took in What do you like to do in your free photo by Jeremy Shea college and why? time? Student Council officers Marius Kleinas, Payton Geraghty, Emily Cahill, Margo Criminal justice system because it was with Nothing. I just go into my cocoon and I Silliman and Chime Pelzom. the best professor, Jeff Schalor, because he emerge when I have to go to work again. challenged the class to think about their assumptions. What do you spend the most time doing Who: Student Council on your phone? Why did you become a teacher? Probably reading barstool sports and I like the schedule. looking up stuff on IMDB about movies. What: They host events such as the Tik Tok, Snapchat, naturally, all that stuff, If you were not teaching this subject, too. Blood Drive and our Spirit Weeks! what would you teach? Accounting. Think you know who this is? When: Every other Tuesday at 2pm Check out @BHSINSIGHT What’s your favorite part about being a teacher? on instagram for the answer Where: Room 1701 Daily interactions with youth of America. reveal! And the schedule. features 11 The Great Tinsel Town Tree Hunt By Caroline Lewis Christmas tree truck are worth 6. Sightings on a television do not Staff Writer five points, and a reindeer nose count. on a car is worth three points. 7. Deadlocks will result in Whoever has the most points by no points being awarded at all. Growing up, my siblings Christmas Eve wins the honor and 8. Excessive false and I were always encouraged by bragging rights of the game. It can sightings may result in the our parents to look at the world get very competitive, especially if deduction of points by the judges. around us, rather than have our more than one person claims to 9. The contest runs from lives consumed by a screen. have seen something at the same Thanksgiving morning through time! Christmas Eve. Whether it was in the grocery photo by Payton Geraghty store or car, we were constantly Want to play? Below 10. The champion will be BHS green club and club advisor David Gorrill traveled to the making up games and activities are the official rules of the Great announced on Christmas Eve. Harwich Junior Theatre for the 2019 Youth Climate Summit. to keep us busy and aware of our Tinsel Town Tree Hunt. Good 11. The champion will be surroundings. luck, and contact BHS Insight to allowed to display trophy in a About 10 years ago, my let us know how it goes! location of their choice until the Students Participate in family was introduced to a game Christmas decorations are taken created by our family friends that Points Awarded: down for the season. It will be has become an annual holiday One Point - Christmas Tree on put on display the following Climate Discussions tradition ever since. The game, or in a car. year and in a common area on Green Club traveled to “The Great Tinseltown Tree Two Points - Wreath on a car. Thanksgiving until the champion Three Points - Rudolph nose is again announced on Christmas the Harwich Jr. Theatre to learn more about what they can Hunt” is a fun way to keep busy do to better their enviornment. The students saw “Crude”: throughout the holiday season. A and/or antlers on a car. Eve. little friendly competition goes a Five Points - Truck carrying 12. All rule amendments The Climate Change Musical about corporate greed as- long way, and it is something my trees to a lot. (New rule 2013) must be submitted to the ‘board’ sociated with climate change. They also created several family looks forward to every for approval. The ‘board’ reserves different plans with seven other Cape schools on how to year. 1. The sighted vehicle the right to not implement the rule, must have at least two wheels or if approved, until the following reduce the amount of plastic, nonrenewable energy and Beginning on water waste on Cape Cod. Thanksgiving Day and ending treads. year. on Christmas Eve, The Great 2. The sighted vehicle The following day, Boston Globe reporter Nestor Tinseltown is played by whoever cannot be in a parking lot that Ramos and Hannah Burke from the Pulitzer Center vis- spots a specific holiday accessory sells Christmas trees. ited Joanne Jarzobski’s Marine science classes to discuss first. The first person to spot the 3. The tree sighting needs to be confirmed by at least one climate change on Cape Cod. Ramos wrote a story in item with a witness’s approval September about climate change on Cape Cod (“At the gets the point. Each thing is other adult in the contest. worth something different, so 4. One point is awarded for Edge of a Warming World”). Burke led a workshop ex- it’s important to keep your eyes each tree on vehicle. ploring climate and environmental journalism and story- peeled at all times! 5. A sighted vehicle cannot telling methods. Things like spotting a be used more than once.
10 Questions
with freshmanBy Cara Ciavarra Sam Desrocher“To have everyone in my family Staff Writer always be healthy and safe.” 1. What is your favorite subject in 7. What is your favorite trend this school? year? “History because I like learning “I love how camo is coming back.” about past events.” 8. What’s your favorite season and 2. Do you play any sports? why? “I play soccer and lacrosse.” “Summer because it’s so warm out and you can do anything.” 3. What is your favorite song at the moment? 9. If you had a time machine where “I really like the song ‘Memories’ by would you go to the future or past? Maroon 5.” “The future because I would want to see what I look like and what my life 4. What is your favorite place to looks like.” shop? “I really like the store Free People.” 10. If you could meet one musician who would it be? 5. Where is your dream vacation “I would want to meet Beyonce spot? because she’s so iconic.” “I want to go to Bora Bora.”
photo by Cara Ciavarra Freshman Sam Desrocher flashes peace signs. 6. If you had one wish, what would it be? 12 sports The Next Step: BHS Committed Athletes
Jack Galvin Assumption College Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Best lacrosse memory: “Playing Bridgewater Raynham at home for the second time freshman year and beating them 12-8 to get a spot in the playoffs.”
Most looking forward to in college: “Getting the opportunity to play lacrosse at the next level. I’m also excited to begin the college experience and start to be photo by Caroline Lewis more independent.” photo contributed by Jack Galvin
Lily Tordone Endicott College Field Hockey
Position: Midfield
Best field hockey memory: “How close our team has gotten every year. I feel like people always say how amazing the chemistry is between our team.”
Most looking forward to in college: “Being a part of such an amazing program when I go to Endicott. Once I first saw the campus and a Practice at Endicott, I photo by Caroline Lewis knew I wanted to be a part of that team.” photo contributed by Lily Tordone
Dorian Funk St. Lawrence Volleyball
Position: Right side hitter / Setter
Best volleyball memory: “Beating Dennis-Yarmouth on their home court with a huge crowd.”
Most looking forward to in college: “Meeting new people and playing on the volleyball team”
photo by Caroline Lewis photo by Karen Funk
Josie Deluga Bryant University Volleyball
Position: Libero / Defensive specialist
Best volleyball memory: “Beating Franklin on their home court during the state semi-finals.”
Most looking forward to in college: “Being a part of the Bryant volleyball team and finding myself and what I want to do in the future.”
photo by Caroline Lewis photo by Karen Funk
Declan Moriarty United States Naval Academy Football
Position: Offensive Guard
Best football memory: “Getting 18 knockdowns against Braintree. It was a great team win, and one one the best games I’ve ever played.”
Most looking forward to in college: “To play for one of the top football programs in the country, and having the possibility of playing in the Army vs. Navy game.” photo by Caroline Lewis photo by Jen Needham sports 13 A Glimpse of Fall Sports 2019
Field hockey girls focus on obtaining the ball.
Above, Senior Alexis Papavasiliou takes control of the ball. Girls soccer ended the season with an 11-2-2 record, losing in the Above, the football captains lead the team before a game. Below, first round of playoffs. Below, BHS stu- girls volleyball goes up for a block to stop the opponents offense. dents take pride in cheering on the school’s Football made it to the first round of playoffs, and girls volley- atheltic teams. ball to the state semi-finals. all photos by Jen Needham
Cheerleaders smile as they try to keep warm during a chilly football game.
Senior Colin Sylvester dives to make a save in the net for boys soccer.
An Injury Not Visible BHS Upcoming Games By Caroline Lewis about his decision to retire from future is definitely a possibility, Staff Writer the sport. With Gronkwoski being as he said in the interview. such a positive athlete, it was Athletes from a variety Nov 23 Boys freshman football game at Falmouth High School never visible that he was being of sports are affected by Nov 28 Boys varsity football Thanksgiving game at Falmouth Many athletes take time affected mentally. mental health, and are aware that High School Field @ 10 a.m. off from their sport to recover it is to take care of themselves for Dec 7 (Away) Girls varsity Gymnastics @ 6 p.m. more details to from a physical injury. That their team and fans. come rehabilitation time is a common “I needed to walk “A lot of people have Dec 12 Girls Varsity Ice Hockey at Nauset High School @ 5:30 process that is necessary to return to accept that psychological and p.m. an athlete to full health. Other away because physical injuries are at the same Dec 13 (Home) Girls varsity Gymnastics vs Somerset Berkley than physical injuries, mental I needed to do level of intensity. They can do High School @ TBA illnesses have become a rising the same level of damage to Dec 13 (Home) Girls jv Basketball vs Brockton High School @ 4 issue that are affecting a broad what was best for somebody’s self confidence and p.m. range of athletes, requiring them their ability to perform,” said Dec 14 (Away) Coed varsity swimming at Sandwich High School, to choose what is more important myself.” Olympic sailor Oliver Bone to time TBA their season or their health. —Rob Gronkowski Global News. Dec 14 (Away) Boys jv wrestling at Oliver Ames High School @ It’s easy to understand Many student athletes 9:30 a.m. someone who takes time off to in a NESN interview are also aware of how treating this Dec 14 (Away) Boys varsity wrestling at Oliver Ames High recover from an injury such as type of injury is just as important School @ 10 a.m. a broken arm. However, it’s a “I want to be clear with my fans; I as a physical injury. Dec 14 (Away) Boys jv ice hockey @ 8 p.m. lot harder to recognize when was not in a good place. Football “In sports, athletes Dec 16 (Away) Coed varsity swimming at Bishop Connolly someone is struggling mentally. was bringing me down, and I undergo lots of pressure to be Highschool @ 4 p.m. Even though it is not visible, didn’t like it. I was losing that the best they can be, especially Dec 16 (Home) Girls varsity ice hockey vs Westwood High mental health is increasingly joy in life,” said Gronkowski to in today’s society. Sports have School @ 5:30 p.m. affecting athletes, some whom NESN. Throughout the interview, become more competitive at Date TBA (Away) Boys/Girls varsity winter track at Sandwich one would never expect. With Gronkowoski described how his a younger age, therefore it is High School @ 3:30 p.m. so much pressure to be the nine years on and off the field extremely important that people Dec 17 (Home) Girls jv Basketball vs Nauset High School @ 4 best athlete, student, and well brought him to where he wanted pay attention to the mental health p.m. rounded-individual, there are to be right now, but said “I needed of athletes,” said senior athlete Dec 17 (Away) Boys freshman basketball at Nauset High School many reasons why even the best to walk away because I needed to Colin Wojciechowski. “Kids just @ 4 p.m. can begin to crumble if they do not do what was best for myself.” needs to recognize that having Dec 17 (Home) Girls varsity basketball vs Nauset High School @ acknowledge and do something Although he is currently mental health issues is okay, but 5:30 p.m. about healing this injury. retired, Gronkowski gives hope it’s important to seek help if you Dec 17 (Away) Boys jv basketball at Nauset High School @ 5:30 In August of 2019, to the Patriots fans that if he finds need it.” p.m. retired New England Patriots that true passion in football again, tight end Rob Gronkowski talked coming back to the Patriots in the 14 arts & entertainment Students Create Short Films Digital Media and Video Production Classes Teach Film-making Skills
By Payton Geraghty In order to prepare for process Brown said, “We all pace Staff Writer creating a short film, Brann said, around the room brainstorming, “I like to put on some music to get make a very broad script, write up in my zone and watch some other a good storyboard, and just kind “Short films are films on YouTube to get some of wing it.” the business card of the film inspiration.” So far this year, Brown industry.” This is true according Equipment available has worked on a silent film called to studio and video production to film-making students like “7:21,” which tells a story about a teacher Adam Farrell. Brann include cameras, such as girl who just wanted to make it to “You can use short films her go-to Canon 80D. Also, the school on time while stopping for as a way to get your name out B2BTV studio has around four Dunkin’, but unfortunately didn’t there, and possibly gain funding or five types of Canon cameras get there until one minute after and expand them,” said Farrell. and numerous audio devices for the bell rang. She has also worked Short films can be a very time students to use in and outside of with Brann on a film called consuming task, but a few BHS the classroom. Brann is currently “Ghosthunters” which appeared students are passionate about working on a short film about in the most recent episode of film-making and utilizing their 12 minutes long called “Sketch” BHN News. creative skills. which will be entered into a The star of “7:21” Brianna Brann is a senior contest called the “Student Emmy happens to be another film who has been taking Farrell’s Awards.” production student, senior Shae studio production, digital media Senior Ellie Brown took Kullas. Kullas is taking both and video production classes Farrell’s digital media class her studio and video production this since ninth grade. Brann is a sophomore year and has now year and took digital media last senior intern for Jim Gilbert, the moved onto taking his video year. media director of channel 22 and production class. Students are “I love seeing what B2BTV, and is also a teaching required to take digital media the finished project turns out to assistant for one of Farrell’s digital photo by Payton Geraghty before moving onto studio and be, and I love seeing people’s media classes. Brann worked on a Senior Brianna Brann directs a scene for a short film she is video production classes so different reactions to it,” Kullas couple short films last year while currently working on. that they can fully understand said when asked what her favorite taking studio production. report on a reckless driver on the B2BTV YouTube page. the basics and fundamentals of part of production was. Kullas’ One of these short films named Sofia Hailu, a care.com Students are allowed to enter filming and editing. pre-production routine consists of is called “Portal” which Brann commercial where Kullas dressed these films in many different Brown said her favorite “pacing around the room, asking said was sort of a science fiction up as a baby, and a lanyard trailer film festivals and contests. Every part about film production is to use the bathroom, but actually spin on “The Breakfast Club.” which was a “dramatic twist on video production class is required “the freedom within topics and just pacing around the school She also created another film for the school’s lanyard policy.” to enter into the 10-day film assignments Farrell gives us. thinking of different things to a 10-day film challenge called Short films created challenge and take a field trip There’s lots of room for your own film.” “Surveillance” which is about a by students are featured in the to Foxboro to view and critique creativity.” When asked what Some of Kullas’ projects student who is locked in a haunted monthly school news program, several other schools’ short she does to start the film-making have included a satirical news computer lab. BHN News, and can be found films. Drama Club Lives On ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ To Be Spring Musical
By Stephanie Stiles can mentor the new ones and be directing music. The Princess and the Pea where pretty much was based on Staff Writer build a sense of community, not In order to produce a instead of the usual tale, “Princess seniority. It always caused a lot competition,” said Thomas. quality production this year, the Winnifred is an ungainly, brash of hate between the upper and Part of this community- Drama Club will spend November girl competing for the hand lower classmen, so now I’m After a tumultuous building includes Thomas’s through March rehearsing and of Prince Dauntless, whose happy we aren’t having officers. 2018-2019 year for the BHS offering of vocal, dance, and preparing to put on a really good domineering mother, Queen Instead we’re having student theater program that left the club theatre workshops for all Drama show, according to Thomas. Aggravain, has declared he must leaders, which consist of the best fractured and with a questionable Club members, old and new, marry a ‘true’ princess before members who put in the most future, Drama Club is pulling because “I don’t want anyone to anyone else in the kingdom can work,” said Cote. itself back together with a new “Most of us are be afraid of or intimidated by the marry,” according to its playbill. Cote explained that it advisor: Social Emotional and stage,” said Thomas. Thomas stated that she would actually be a great time Academic Development Coach optimistic and we “In addition, all auditions always wanted to be involved now to join Drama Club because Tabitha Thomas. will be closed. Which means it are ready to be in the BHS Drama Club but there are many vacant positions Thomas grew up in will just be me, my production being occupied with five young due to the departure of many summer stock theater and started team, and the student who is in a play or show children, she never was able previous drama members. high school drama in sixth grade. auditioning,” said Thomas. “We to. Now with her children “We want to let people She said she has special expertise again.” will be smiling and encouraging older and the directing position know that roles are open to the in dance since her mother was a throughout the whole audition so available, Thomas saw the perfect public,” said Cote. dance teacher and she eventually that there are no feelings of angst opportunity to get involved. Thomas said over 80 taught dance herself at a school for and students will feel welcome to —Gabrielle Cote Junior and two-year students have already applied children with mental disabilities. try.” member of Drama Club, Gabrielle and at no point will she cut off After that she was a director and Thomas is still working “I know usually the Cote expressed optimism about the opportunity for someone to choreographer for six years at on building a production team Drama Club puts on three shows Thomas’s new role and the participate, since “it takes many another high school. that will consist of two assistant a year, but since this year we future of Drama Club under hands to put on a production,” Thomas said she wants directors, one for technical are focusing on redefining the her leadership. The remaining said Thomas. to focus her leadership on making directing such as set and lighting, program and building from the members of Drama Club have The future of Drama BHS Drama Club a positive and one for helping Thomas with ground-up, we are going to do already made some structural Club is still up in the air, but community and give students the her jobs. what we can do knowing we can changes to the club to try and “most of us are optimistic and we opportunity to keep growing and Due to her dance do it well,” said Thomas. lessen the internal cliques and are ready to be in a play or show to not be afraid to try new things. background, Thomas will be drama, according to Cote. “I want to build a strong That show is “Once again,” said Cote. in charge of choreography and foundation with new students Upon A Mattress,” a musical “In the past we had a music teacher Marcia Wytral will cycling in where senior students comedy that is an adaptation of leadership committee, which arts & entertainment 15 New Movies Coming Soon
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For the child at heart “Playmobil:The Movie” December 6, 2019 Remember playing with those Playmobil figurines as a kid? Those figurines have taken to the big screen! With stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Jim Gaffigan and Adam Lambert, this kid- friendly movie is about a figurine girl named Marla who has lost her brother in the Playmobil world. Marla must give up her organized life to rescue her brother, while making some new friends and enjoying her experience along the way.
For the adventurous “Jumanji: The Next Level” December 13, 2019 The thrilling world of Jumanji is nowhere close to leaving the big screens! This new chapter involves the same gang including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Nick Jonas and Kevin Hart. This team will have to cross jungles, deserts, snowy mountains and For the Romantics dangerous animals in order By Payton Geraghty “The Aeronauts” to rescue one of their team while being away from his wife. “Iliza: Unveiled” (a comedy Staff Writer December 6, 2019 members in the game. The cast includes August Diehl, special) about wedding Valerie Pachner and Bruno Ganz. planning. Released Nov. 19. The first hot air balloon This film, set in 1862, is For the sympathetic has a film-worthy story behind about the invention of the “A Hidden Life” For the Star Wars and sci-fi “The Knight Before it. So does the little figurines first hot air balloon and all December 13, 2019 geeks Christmas” (film) with we used to play with as a kid the challenges faced around “A Hidden Life” is a new “Star Wars: The Rise of Vanessa Hudgens. Released called Playmobil. “Cats” the its creation. Starring Felicity history film based on the Skywalker” Nov. 21. musical has also taken to our big Jones as a young female pilot life of a man named Franz December 20, 2019 silver screens with star Taylor named Amelia Wren and Eddie Jagerstatter. Jagerstatter happens Did you think the Star Wars “The Irishman” (film) Swift. New film releases like Redmayne as a dashing young to be a farmer from Austria realm was over? Not even starring Robert De Niro and this and more are scheduled to scientist named James Glaisher, and a Catholic reverend who close. This new Star Wars film Al Pacino. Released Nov. 27. be released soon with lots of the movie takes these two is facing a possible execution depicts Daisy Ridley as Rey, well-known faces making an on a riveting journey around for not fighting for the Nazis convening with the surviving “Narcoworld: Dope Stories” appearance. the world in this brand new during World War II. He was members of the Resistance. (new docuseries) about invention. Wren faces major imprisoned during this movie Also, the journey of Poe and illegal drug trades around the For the action lover and faces many strong emotions Finn Dameron continues and globe. Released Nov. 27. “Charlie’s Angels” with the everlasting knowledge November 15, 2019 of generations, a final battle “Holiday Rush” (film) a “Charlie’s Angels” was always commences. The cast also heartfelt movie about a single a hit back in the day during our includes the late Carrie Fisher, dad/radio DJ who is forced to parents’ generation. Now a new Adam Driver, and John Boyega. downsize around the holidays. cast will take their place as a new Released Nov. 28. dangerous technology has been For the music lovers created and Charlie’s angels are “Cats” “Merry Happy Whatever” called to help protect society. December 20, 2019 (new series) a new holiday With well-known stars such as Based on the classic musical by sitcom starring Dennis Quaid. Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Andrew Lloyd Webber, this new Released Nov. 28. Lucy Liu and Bill Murray, this version of “Cats” will be starring Taylor Swift, Francesca Hayward new movie will have audiences Disney Plus Shows and everywhere on the edge of their and Jennifer Hudson. The script seat and laughing uncontrollably! is fully in song and the movie Movies involves a group of cats called All of your favorite Disney For the Disney lover Jellicles. These cats are preparing classics and more “Frozen 2” for a ball and a ritual in which November 22, 2019 one of them is choosing to “Toy Story 3” Remember Elsa and Anna from become reborn. The cats gather “Captain Marvel” “Frozen?” Well, they are back! in a junkyard and the entire story “The Lion King”(original “Frozen 2” will be coming out takes place throughout the course film) mid-November and will take of one long night. “The Simpsons” place far away from the princess’ “Star Wars: The Force home castle in Arendelle. The New Netflix Additions Awakens” whole gang of Kristoff, Olaf and to Binge Watch: “Wizards of Waverly Place” Sven will be joining them too as “Moana” they embark on this treacherous “The Crown” (series, “High School Musical: The journey through different Season 3) with new queen Series” enchanted forests. Oliva Colman. Released Nov. “Lady and the Tramp” (live 17. action) “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Encore! “The Incredibles” 16 arts & entertainment Arts page BHS Staff Art Show “A Class of Your Own” Compiled by Bridget Botelho
This marsh painting was created by teacher Kristen Curtis from the Art Department. It’s titled “Marsh in Maroon.”
This quilt of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was created by teacher Julie Lariviere from the Math Department. It’s titled “When There Are Nine.”
This painting was created by teacher Abby Fay Smith from the Art Department. It’s titled “Red Tape.”
This piece was created by teacher Filipe Miguel from the Art This shell depiction of Cape Cod was created by teacher Lynne Hutchinson from Department. There’s no title. the Math Department. It’s titled “Along the Shore.”