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December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 StEIGHT Champs hours at school, Starbucks, or their James Dubreuil ‘19 homes. Our Constitutional scholars EE Co-Managing Editor are ready to defend their state title,” After weeks of hard said Ms. Boland. work and practice, the students When the day came for these stu- of Ms. Boland’s United States dents to defend their title, they did Government and Constitutional exactly that. Trumbull took home Studies (also known as BICEN) the gold and won States for the 8th class fi nally had the opportunity consecutive year. to put their countless hours of re- The students dominated search and practice to the test for the competition and earned the their state competition at Central best unit award in fi ve of the six Connecticut State University. categories. Not only did the team Since the beginning of the year, dominate through their individual the students have been writing units, they also dominated overall. and memorizing essays, learn- Trumbull’s team beat both sec- ing about the foundations of our ond place Staples and third place country, and looking at how the Greenwich by a margin of victory Constitution and all facets of the of 30 points and 60 points, respec- United States government apply tively. to everyday life. After their well-deserved Trumbull High School’s victory, the team was ecstatic, to We the People team had been the say the least. “It was one of the reigning state champions in this most rewarding experiences to competition for the past seven know that we had carried on such years. On Monday, December a long legacy. It was amazing to see how each unit’s individual 17th, they were looking to con- The 25 We the People team members pose in front of the Marcus White Hall at Central Connecticut State University. tinue the streak. Despite the rising Photo Courtesy of Ms. Boland. hard work came together and our competition, most notably Staples one collective team succeeded in and Greenwich, it was defi nitely “Practicing is the key to rehearsal, dubbed by the team as hearsal is the best way to visual- making both Ms. Boland and our- not impossible. success. By preparing for each their “Night with the Experts”. ize the actual competition, as you selves proud,” said BICEN student The students met and question we can get, it decreases This event was open to the pub- should for any competitive event. Camryn Fetzer (‘19). practiced in front of many dif- the room for error in the hardest lic and featured each of the six By letting out these nerves and By placing first as a ferent judging panels including part of the competition,” remarked groups’ presentation of one of their visualizing the actual event, you team on the state level, the team teachers and members of the George James (‘19), one student in questions. will be even more confi dent when qualifi ed for the eighth year in a Trumbull community, BICEN the program. “The dress rehearsal the time comes to compete. row to participate in the nationals alumni, and attorneys from the On Wednesday, De- really allowed me to visualize The students’ coach, Ms. competition that will take place Schulte Roth & Zabel law fi rm of cember 12th, the group had their the competition. The room was Boland, refl ected on their prepara- in Washington D.C. this coming New York City. The students were dress rehearsal at the Trumbull packed with parents just like it will tion on the days leading up to the April. asked countless questions and had town hall. The students reenacted be for States. It was good to get the state competition. “I’m so proud Trumbull’s 24th state title to present their stance on three exactly what would be happening nerves out,” said another BICEN of all my students. The prepara- further cements the long-running complex questions based on their at the state competition in front student, Owen Hopwood (‘19). tion for States has been long and legacy of We the People in our high interpretation of the Constitution. of a panel of judges at the dress The students’ dress re- hard with students meeting after school. Congratulations Trumbull!

jured his leg. Now, he can never be as fast of a runner as before, Mock Trial, Real Win and no longer has the ability to als,” she says. “That’s not really go to the Olympics. Mishka Kapoor ‘21 something many can experi- For this case, Malin por- EE Features Editor ence.” trayed a witness for the defense, This year’s case is Andy Two Mock Trial teams who goes by the name of Madi- Archer vs. Detail Security. Andy from Trumbull High will be son Hancock. Madison Han- Archer is a talented college competing against various cock was familiar with Andy’s athlete on his way to becoming schools across the state in hopes situation, and had some negative an Olympian. He comes from a of becoming state champions. interactions with him. family that obtained the original Under the leadership of Mr. Au- Leading up to the competi- Connecticut Constitution and gust, these teams have worked tion, Malin had to be prepared held onto it for 134 years. The since the beginning of the school to get interrogated by attorneys Archer family received a lot of year in preparation of the com- who were looking for fl aws in hate due to keeping the Constitu- petition held on December 14th, her testimonies: “I was really tion for so long, especially from 2018, in Waterbury. excited about the case this year. a Detail Security employee, Sophomore Sophie Malin My team and I spent months Trumbull Mock Trial team poses in the courtroom. Blair Sherman. During an event is a big fan of the program and preparing for the competition, Photo Courtesy of Trumbull ACE Foundation. at the State House in Hartford, believes that it off ers something and we were very confi dent that Blair Sherman fi red a taser at unique to every participant. we would do well.” sary, and the Security Company competitive atmosphere that Andy as he rushed inside the “The benefi ts of mock trial are In this case, Andy Archer, was negligent in hiring one of comes with being the best in the building to deliver a letter to defi nitely something that not the plaintiff , is suing Detail their employees. state,” Sophie says. the governor. This letter was a many students have the opportu- Security, the defense, for dam- The Mock Trial team here This year, both teams have message asking to set the record nity to get: practicing fact based ages to his leg. The defense has at the school has one four state a reputation to live up to on their straight about Andy’s family and public speaking, backing up to prove that the shooting of the championships, and are defi nitely way to becoming state champi- the Constitution. Before this let- your claims, and debating those taser was justifi ed, while the one of the strongest teams in ons. The question remains: can ter could be delivered, Andy was claims in front of profession- plaintiff has to prove that the the program. “My favorite thing they do it? shot with a taser and severely in- usage of the taser was not neces- about mock trial is probably the 2 News

The Eagle’s Eye December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer

viable and practical option in most around the the ideas of inclusive- Manan Manchanda ‘19 cases. Other forms of treatment, ness and solidarity among cancer EE Co-Editor-in-Chief such as Immunotherapy and T-Cell patients and their loved ones. Over Michael Cerulli ‘19 therapy, are relatively new, and the course of several weeks, 38 stu- EE Contributor have not been as comprehensively dents and 6 faculty members took tested as traditional chemotherapy. to local salons to chop off large $32,014. More advanced treatments, such as portions of their hair. During the stem cell transplants, are relatively process, the students ended up hav- That is the total amount expensive and may not always ing to triple their original fundrais- of money raised by a determined be a feasible option. Although a ing goal of $10,000 to accomodate group of 38 Trumbull High stu- long and arduous process, chemo- for their staggering fundraising dents and six faculty members, therapy has proven to be effective; efforts. Over 1,000 inches of hair who were supported by the Infinite However, it often comes with a was donated, and with the support Love charity organization and the common side effect known as of 15 hair salons, an assortment of entire community of Trumbull. Alopecia areata, an autoimmune community projects, and various Infinite Love for Kids First Selectman Vicki Tesoro personally commends each of the students disease that causes widespread hair individualized fundraising efforts Fighting Cancer, a volunteer- involved in the Mane event. loss, which is an added distress to by the students, more than half of based charitable organization, Photo Courtesy of Manan Manchanda most patients. the cost of a full research grant was seeks to fund research on various stages. his daughter Mia to a rare form The idea for this year’s covered. forms of childhood cancer. Every Infinite Love’s executive of cancer when she was 6. Since “Mane Event” fundraising efforts “I couldn’t be prouder of year, Infinite Love chooses to fo- director, Trumbull High english the tragic loss of his daughter, came as a result of two of McCaf- being the principal of Trumbull cus its efforts on a different form teacher Jim McCaffrey, noted in McCaffrey, who coaches track frey’s students. Regina Misercola High School, to know that we have of childhood cancer. In past years, his remarks that fewer than 4% and cross-country, has joined (‘19) and Maggie LoSchiavo (‘19) a student body and a teaching staff funds raised by this organization of national level cancer research forces with students and teachers approached him with the plan to that supports all that is good about have gone to research on Rhab- funding focuses specifically on at Trumbull High to raise money enlist local salons and willing our community,” remarked Princi- domyosarcoma, Acute Myeloid pediatric care. “Our mission is in order to fund research grants in participants in the multi-week ef- pal Guarino. Leukemia, and Wilms’ Tumor, just to bridge the gap in childhood intervals of $50,000. fort. “It started out as a simple idea Congratulations to Mr. to name a few. This year, proceeds cancer research efforts,” McCaf- Regardless of the type of and quickly blossomed out into McCaffrey and all of the students will be allocated towards funding frey said. cancer, many patients opt for che- something so much more,” said and faculty involved in this remark- Neuroblastoma research, a cancer For McCaffrey, the motherapy as the principal form Misercola. able effort. with survival rates just below 40% fight to end childhood cancer is of cancer treatment, which turns Essentially, the Infinite when discovered in developed a personal battle. McCaffrey lost out to be the most economically Love “mane” Event is centered Agriscience Holiday Shop 2018 only plants, but also boasted pro- says. “I have the opportunity to members of the community together to raise money for the Agriscience Kathryn Wilkinson ‘20 fessional and student vendors, as share my all-natural and organic program. It is with this immense community support that the program EE Science & Tech Editor well as a bake sale. All students at products with the community and can continue to thrive and host events like this one. Agriscience are required to main- I use the profits to expand my Trumbull Agriscience tain a project called a Supervised business.” held its annual Holiday Shop and Agricultural Experience, or SAE, As successful as this Plant Sale on Saturday, Decem- throughout their four years in the event was, it would not be possi- ber 8th and Sunday the 9th. The program. Those who choose to ble without plant science teacher, Agriscience students worked hard keep an entrepreneurial SAE, for Ms. Lauren Bespuda. She assists planting, growing, and tending to example, are students who run each of the students pursuing a all of the plants included in the their own business. These students plant science major in growing sale. This plant sale boasted differ- have the opportunity to sell their and raising the plants, as well as ent varieties of poinsettias, cycla- items at the Holiday Shop. They decorating each and every wreath men, and christmas cactus, which vended candles, soaps, pottery, for sale, and instructing on how were planted in August, before and succulents, all of which are to make the bows. Furthermore, the school year had even begun. homemade or homegrown prod- the parent organization, FOF, or Houseplants, such as spider plants ucts. Friends of the Farm were instru- and ferns were a favorite among Sabrina Orazietti, a mental in organizing professional The various plants are laid out in preparation for the holiday sale by the customers, as well as the wreaths, junior in the program, vended vendors, raffle items, and the bake entrance of Trumbull’s Agriscience School. each decorated by Agriscience products from her business, Sab’s sale, all integral parts of the event. Photo courtesy of Kathryn Wilkinson students and adorned with a bow. Soaps and Scrubs. “I love vending The Holiday Shop was The annual event showcased not at our annual Holiday Shop,” She extremely successful, as it brought The Eagle’s Eye The Eagle’s Eye is the official student-run publication of Trumbull High School. The views ex- Arnav Srivstava Amaya Mikolič- pressed in the commentary are the opinion of the majority of the editors. All other opinions are Manan Manchanda Berrios solely those of the authors and do not represent the views of The Eagle’s Eye. Co-Editors-in-Chief Senior News Editor As journalists, the members of The Eagle’s Eye staff are committed to upholding the core of our code of ethics: objectivity, integrity, and truth. James Dubreuil Kathryn Wilkinson Eric Sorge Senior Science- Letters Policy: This paper is an outlet for the student voice. 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Trumbull High School 203.452.4555 72 Strobel Rd. 203.452.4593 (fax) Trumbull, CT. 06611 www.thseagleseye.com Features 3 The Eagle’s Eye December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 Awards and Fun for Trumbull High at Princeton Model Congress

my third year going on the Princ- George James ‘19 eton trip, I really enjoyed touring EE Contributer the Capitol because we get to see things and do things that not all 24 members of the Trum- visitors have the opportunity to bull High School Model Congress do,” said James Dubreuil, an Ex- team recently competed at the ecutive Board member of Model annual Princeton Model Congress Congress. conference in Washington D.C, The team also had almost and took home seven awards over 8 hours of free time on Saturday, the 4 day event. where they got to explore the mu- Model Congress is a seums and monuments D.C has simulation of Congress where to off er. Senior Owen Hopwood students propose legislation and said, “I chose to go to the National debate it using parliamentary Air and Space Museum with some procedure, which is very similar friends, and it was really cool for to how proceedings take place me because I got some time to relax on Capitol Hill. Each delegate after all the time I spent in commit- at the Princeton Conference is tee sessions.” a part of a specific committee, While students went their like Homeland Security or For- diff erent ways, one thing everyone eign Relations, where all of the who was on the trip can agree on, legislation debated is related to is that they were able to benefi t and topics that would be debated in its learn in many ways by participat- counterpart committee in the real ing Congress. With the Princeton Con- The Princeton Confer- Model Congress team competes at conference hosted by Princeton University in Washington D.C.. ference now behind them, the club ence was exclusively for upper- Photo courtesy of Katie Boland will begin looking towards Penn classman, yet there were varying Model Congress in March. This amounts of experience among the ing, “It was defi nitely a lot more asked to talk about the trip. He compete and bring home awards, is the “varsity” conference, which group. For some, this was their 6th work than I imagined, but it was said, “I could not be prouder of advisor Ms. Boland ensured that is comprised of those who won an overnight conference, but for oth- interesting to see the way Con- the number of students on our the team had time to have fun ex- award at Princeton, as Trumbull ers it was their fi rst. The confer- gress works and participate in it. I team who demonstrated their skill, ploring the city. The students got High looks to defend their “Best ence was still a blast for all, even learned more than I ever expected devotion, and passion for the club. to visit Connecticut Senator Chris Small Delegation” title from last those who were learning during and loved seeing D.C.” I can’t wait to see what the future Murphy’s offi ce on the fi rst day, year. the trip. Kyle Beck, President of has in store for our team.” and received a special tour from Senior Delaina Bellows Trumbull Model Congress, had While the trip to Wash- his offi ce. described her first trip by say- nothing to say but praise when ington D.C. was primarily to “Even though this was

Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover: The Subtle Appeals of Math gram get started, since he partici- “B-team”, although their scores petes at a level they are familiar of discovering solutions to these Yash Permalla ‘22 pated in Mathcounts, and wanted a aren’t counted for the school. The with. Afterwards, the team round intricate problems. EE Staff Writer similar program in the high school. competition is broken up into is conducted. This is the portion Nick Castaldo, another Math tends to elicit I loved the idea, because I love seven rounds, consisting of six of the competition where everyone member of the team, emphasizes moans and groans from plenty math! Math is awesome.” individual rounds and one team on the team works together to solve the exposure math team gives to of people. Geometry, conics, The math team partici- round. six problems covering all of the its members, and comments, “I and integration do not seem like pates in the Fairfi eld County Math Each individual round topics from the individual rounds. love math, I’ve realized it since exactly the most intriguing top- League, a countywide competition contains three problems, and This occurs over the span of ten freshman year, I’ve always pushed ics at face value. However, Mrs. consisting of teams from twenty- caters to a specifi c area of math. minutes. myself and strived to take harder Capobianco, a member of the THS seven public and private high These topics include anything Six matches take place classes, and the math club can Math Department, is hoping to schools. Each school sends an “A- from statistics and pre-algebra to at Wilton High School each year, hopefully give others that same change the public perspective with team” made up of of six students. conics and trigonometric expres- with each match occurring on the opportunity.” the introduction of a math team to Only three seniors at most are sions. The individual rounds last fi rst Wednesday of the month from Other students on the Trumbull High School. allowed on an A-team, and there ten minutes and each student October through March. team highlighted this as well, some Full of enthusiasm, Mrs. must be at least one sophomore on the team chooses three of the “We’ve already par- wishing that an opportunity like Capobianco remarked, “Manan or freshman. Other students can individual rounds to compete in. ticipated in a meet at Wilton, and this had existed in years past. For Manchanda asked that the pro- be sent to the competition as the This ensures that everyone com- we’re planning on doing another many students, joining the math meet in January,” Mrs. Capobianco team enabled them to rediscover notes. math in a new light, and appreciate Many of the members of it more. the math team seem to share Mrs. The THS math team has Capobianco’s passion for math, depth, and is appreciated by many and enjoy the unique experience within the club for the unique op- of competitive math. One student portunities, exposure to creative mentions that, “The competition methods and ideas, and its welcom- is very welcoming and relaxed, ing environment and atmosphere. no one feels excluded. The kind “We always appreciate of questions involved are more new members,” says Mrs. Capobi- interesting and less direct, sort anco. The club meets on Tuesdays of like a puzzle.” Everyone can in room C28. agree that creativity is a key aspect

Mrs. Capobianco and her math professional colleagues; photo courtesy of thsmathdepartment.weebly.com/ The THS Math Team competes in monthly competitions under the Fairfi eld County Math League; photo courtesy of FCML 4 Science

The Eagle’s Eye December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 Exciting InSight into the Red Planet

Eric Sorge ‘19 only 40% of Mars missions have sight into the structure of Mars, and EE Co-Managing Editor accomplished. clues as to how the rocky planets, With InSight safely on including our own, formed and The InSight Mars the ground in a fl at region slightly evolved. lander touched down on its north of the equator known as NASA explained the new home just before 3 PM on Elysium Planitia and images of overarching goal of the mission. November 26th, completing a the craft’s surroundings arriving, “InSight will address a fundamen- rapid descent through the Mar- the most stressful part of the mis- tal issue of solar system science, tian atmosphere and its nearly sion is complete. Now, InSight’s not just specifi c questions about a seven month journey across team can begin to focus on the single planet. By studying Mars, 300 million miles of space. lander’s unique task of testing the InSight would illuminate the ear- Cheers erupted from Mission Martian interior to help uncover liest evolution of rocky planets, Control in NASA’s Jet Propul- the mystery of the planet’s forma- including Earth.” sion Laboratory and across the tion. Additionally, with bol- nation when signals fi nally ar- InSight landing on Mars; Photo courtesy of Wired InSight principle inves- stered optimism for future mis- rived confi rming the landing; tigator Bruce Banerdt of JPL said sions, NASA claims that we are with this fi rst successful land- on May 5th, InSight was accom- communication to control or even to NASA, “Landing was thrilling, one step closer to putting humans ing of a robot on mars since the panied by two suitcase-sized monitor the fi nal moments of the but I’m looking forward to the on Mars in the 2030’s. Curiosity rover in 2012, there CubeSats called “MarCos” that journey is impossible. drilling… our engineering and The famous “seven min- is much to be excited about. were engineered to relay real- Therefore, InSight’s en- science teams will hit the ground utes of terror” culminated in relief “It was intense, and time information back to Earth tire landing sequence, from entry running, beginning to plan where with the MarCos working fl awless- you could feel the emotion,” regarding the spacecraft’s status at over 12,000 miles per hour, to to deploy our science instru- ly and InSight touching down as said NASA Administrator Jim as it approached the Red Planet. the eventual soft landing, aided ments.” planned, and as senior Dan Pitagora Bridenstine, a member of the However, even at the by a heat shield, supersonic para- Within the next few said, “The InSight mission is a InSight team at JPL. “It was speed of light, signals take sev- chute, and retro-rockets, had to be months, the main scientifi c instru- landmark success… [It] unlocked very, very quiet when it was eral minutes to travel between programmed well in advance. As ments of the mission, the Seismic many doors [for discovery].” time to be quiet and of course Mars and Earth. With Insight’s the most vital part of the voyage Experiment for Interior Structures very celebratory with every ultimate time from entering the ensued on the 26th, scientists (SEIS) and Heat Flow and Physi- little new piece of information atmosphere and landing on Mars could only wait for the MarCos’ cal Properties Package (HP3), will that was received.” only being about a nerve-wrack- signal that InSight had landed and be deployed. These tools will grant When it was launched ing 6.5 minutes, instantaneous been deployed as planned; a feat us new and perhaps surprising in-

Flu Season The Surprising Traditions Behind it greatly reduces them. Neya Kidambi ‘22 Wash your hands. EE Staff Writer the Winter Solstice This is an obvious one, but by As the temperature be- Christianized, resembles the mod- tions in Scandinavia. simply washing your hands, Kathryn Wilkinson ‘20 gins to drop, and retailers stock ern day celebrations of Christmas. Though unrelated to you cut down on the amount EE Science and Tech Editor up on Holiday decorations, we of germs you transit from your To celebrate Yule, Pagans held Pagan rituals, the people of Dong witness the return of two infa- hands to your mouth and nose. large feasts and festivities that Zhi, China, also honor a festival mous winter “criminals”-those The darkest day of the Stay away from peo- lasted over the course of many for the winter solstice that has horrible frosted sugar cookies, year is approaching: December ple who are sick. By avoiding days. They adorned their home in been carried out for thousands of and fl u season. Yes, it’s that 21st, 2018. This annual astro- people with the virus, you re- sacred colors, the Druidic holiday years. It is marked by large family time of year where everyone nomical phenomenon, known duce your chances from catch- colors of green, red, and white. gatherings and meals of traditional around you is sniffl ing or hack- as the winter solstice, produces ing this contagious illness. Another large part of Pagan culture foods such as tang yuan, rice balls. ing up germs. Ah, infl uenza, it’s a day with the least amount of Take Vitamin C sup- was exchanging gifts. In ancient Chinese culture, the sol- the most wonderful time of the sunlight, and the longest night plements. By taking immunity Other cultures today stice marked the end of the harvest year. of the year. On this day, one of supplements, you boost your also recognize the ancient Pagan season. This also relates to the But why does fl u sea- the Earth’s poles experiences immunity, making your body rituals in their festivities of the concept of yin and yang, due to the son strike in winter? it maximum tilt away from the stronger and helping you fi ght winter solstice in the present. St. darkness of winter being balanced According to Earth sun. On December 21st, at ex- off any pathogens. Lucia Day in Scandinavia falls on by the coming light of the sun. Network, some theories say actly 5:23 PM, the time when Flu season is awful, December 13th every year, which The people of Japan that the virus itself survives we will experience the solstice, but with a few precautionary was the day of the solstice on the recognize the winter solstice in better in the colder, drier condi- the north pole will be tilted away measures, you can stay healthy old calendars. Marking the begin- a celebration called Toji. During tions of winter, as opposed to from the sun. This happens twice this entire winter season. Hap- ning of the Christmas season is a Toji, people eat a winter squash the hot and humid conditions a year, one time in each pole. py Holidays! large procession of young women called kabocha and bathe in a hot of summer. This is because in The signifi cance of this adorned in white robes, red sashes, bath infused with yuzu citrus fruit, the summer, the water droplets, event is observed by various and wreaths. It is their way of which is believed to ward off ill- which are heavier than the hu- cultures. Ultimately marking honoring St. Lucy, and includes ness, refresh the body and mind, mid air, fall to the ground. In the beginning of shortening ancient pagan elements such as and soothe dry and irritated skin doing so, these water droplets nights and lengthening days, it bonfires. Foods such as ginger- caused by the cold weather. Zoos bring the infl uenza virus with is celebrated diff erently in each snaps and glogg are associated in Japan have also adopted the them. On the other hand, the country. It was fi rst recognized with the winter solstice celebra- tradition of yuzu citrus baths. As a air is less humid in the winter, by the Pagans thousands of result, they have discovered that so the water droplets, and the years ago, and has direct ties capybaras, an animal in the rodent virus, stay in the air for a longer to the Christmas traditions of family, love to soak in these hot amount of time. today. An emperor by the name baths every time the winter sol- Some theories also of Aurelian established De- stice arrives. say that by spending more cember 25th as the birthday of Often an overlooked event time indoors, it is easier for the “Invincible Sun” during his in the United States, other cultures virus ridden germs to pass reign. This was part of the Ro- honor and celebrate the winter between people. Regardless of man Winter Solstice festivities, solstice in a variety of ways. From the cause of fl u season, here are also known as Yule. However, processions to traditional foods, a few steps you can take to stay in 273, the Christian Church the solstice not only brings dark- healthy and happy this winter recognized this day as the birth ness, but brighter days of celebra- season: of Jesus, therefore Christian- tion and tradition. izing the celebration. Start with a fl u shot. Photo courtesy of InfoPlease While it doesn’t eliminate your The traditions of the Photo courtesy of Science News chances of catching the virus, Pagans, before the holiday was Entertainment 5 The Eagle’s Eye December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 Rhyming to Reach Out Landin. One such teacher, senior nity were invited to attend the each poem “sewn” together like kids to make an impact on the Kyle Beck ‘19 Regina Misercola, remarked on open mic event in the audito- a patchwork quilt, which will be community using poetry.” Evi- EE Senior Opinions Editor the program, “I taught two Eng- rium, including Superintendent displayed on the 2nd floor in No- dently, teaching poetry to dozens lish classes today and I loved it. Dr. Gary Cialfi and Assistant Name Hallway. of English students has enabled We all come from dif- As someone who wants to be an Superintendent of Curriculum At a time when many the connection of many who may ferent backgrounds. We all are English teacher, it was a really Dr. Jonathan Budd, as well as issues divide us, it is time for never have had the opportunity to different shapes and sizes. We special opportunity to connect Principal MarcGuarino and the us to bring people together and get to know one another without all think differently and have with our peers through writing. I various department chairs. In better our community through poetry. Rhyming to reach out can our own opinions. However, one think that’s exactly what writing, addition, the theme of this event, this art. After all, according to be remarkable. thing that never fails to bring us especially poetry, serves as - a determined by the senior poetry Mr. McCaffrey, “The goal for together is the magic of poetry. form of connection.” She went students, is “You’er Than You,” the outreach program is to get On Tuesday, December on to describe how the experi- a spinoff of one of Dr. Seuss’s 11th, and Thursday, December ence changed her. “I connected quotes in his book, “Oh, The 13th, students from Mr. Mc- with the students and I saw Places You’ll Go!” that illus- Caffrey’s senior poetry classes them jump right into the lesson trates the importance of being visited Trumbull High School’s and then into writing their own unique and individualistic. The English classes to teach them poem. I’m excited to continue full quote reads, “Today you are a lesson in poetry. After expe- working with these students you, that is truer than true. There riencing a semester filled with and help them craft their final is no one alive who is You’er learning different forms and poems.” than You.” styles of poetry, these experts Further, the poetry out- In preparation for the spent weeks coming together to reach program crafted by Mr. open mic, the poetry students write a lesson plan, which they McCaffrey and Mrs. Shupp has a have also divided up roles executed to perfection when clear purpose in mind: to get the throughout the process aside teaching the students that repre- students in the English classes to from acting as teachers, such as sent English classes from grades write their own authentic poem serving as emcees for the open nine through twelve. about a particular object or place mic, creating artwork to hang This group of student that has significance in their behind each poet who performs, teachers visited five classes lives, which they will present and designing t-shirts to com- during these two school days, during an open mic on Thursday, memorate the day. Finally, after Mr. McCaffrey meets with his senior poetry student teachers while they work which are currently taught by December 20th, during periods the conclusion of the open mic, to plan a lesson for English classes. Ms. Nancy Conroy, Mrs. Mimi two and three. Members of the the seniors involved will also be Photo courtesy of Kyle Beck Seperack, and Mr. Matthew Trumbull High School commu- producing a “poetry quilt,” with

Windy City Musical Blows into Trumbull

Arnav Srivastava‘19 EE Co-Editor-in-Chief

The perfect A-major chord ripples through the stage and the audience cannot help but smile. Once again, Trumbull High School has begun fervently preparing for its spring musical: Chicago. Set in Jazz Age, the mu- sical is based on a 1926 play by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she reported on. The plot is a satire on celebrity and criminal justice, as well as criminal “celebrities,” and has achieved massive success as the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Ambitiously follow- ing this success, Trumbull High School recently held auditions for The cast and crew of last year’s musical, Curtains, prepare to go to the first annual Sondheim Awards at the Schubert Theater in New Haven. the musical, and the cast has been Photo courtesy of THS Musicals set! Everyone holds high pros- pects for the musical, as senior hard work and talent.” ing encouraged by friends, “when read through on December 13th, Eleni Wagner reinforces Douglas Flam explains, “the cast DJ Flam agrees, stating actually setting things up for the and rehearsals start once we come this idea, explaining, “I’m feeling is super excited to see how Mrs. “I definitely enjoy the music por- show, I found that I really loved back from break. Our first official great about this year, because we Spillane as director puts her own tion the best. I’ve been doing mu- designing and making props.” rehearsal where we start blocking have a lot of people who are very spin on Bob Fosse classic.” sic since I was 12 and have always A lot of work goes into and dancing will be in January eager to learn, and everyone in The cast’s passion for been fascinated by the details and putting together the play, and the when we get back from break.” the cast and crew has been very the musical really shines through. different style of musical theater cast and crew have already started Ultimately, the cast and enthusiastic about the musical.” As senior actor Harrison Gilberti music compared to the classical preparing their production. Eleni crew is looking to another suc- The musical is set to be voices, “I’m sad to say goodbye or choir based music I am exposed Wagner explains crew has been cessful production ahead. DJ released in Late March! Best of as a senior but I look forward to to.” organizing crew roles, and will Flam advocates “many have been luck to the cast and crew for putting giving it my all. The musical is Meanwhile, sophomore likely begin set design around given great opportunities, as well together a spectacular musical! always a fun experience, and it’s Eleni Wagner recalls how al- February. Harrison Gilberti ex- as Jackie Mate is playing the lead so satisfying seeing everyone’s though she joined crew after be- plains, “we actually just had our alongside Caroline Marchetti.” 6 Sports The Eagle’s Eye December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 Strong Start to Trumbull Boys Basketball Season Gregory Kaufmann ‘19 strong Trinity Catholic team, Stam- EE Contributor ford and Ridgefield, but you have to come ready to play on any night in As winter approaches the FCIAC.” and temperatures drop, the long Although a challeng- awaited basketball season returns ing task at hand this group seems and the courts start to heat up. poised to determined to bring a After a heartbreaking FCIAC championship back to Trumbull. An championship loss, the Trumbull experienced gang of battle-tested High School Eagles are back in seniors sought revenge, savagely black and gold. dominating in a strong start to their After great success - but season on Saturday, December 15th, falling short of their ultimate goal against Amity. - the team is primed for another On Wednesday, December great run, and optimistic as well 19th, the Eagles were victorious as determined to win that fabled in an intense matchup against Championship they were so close Stamford’s Westhill High School. to last year. Despite Stamford having the up- Captain Chris Brown per hand in a 39-38 lead during stated “our expectations for this halftime, Trumbull nevertheless year are to finish first and win a persevered, with senior Timmond championship.” Williams contributing an incredible Head Coach Buddy Bray 39 points and 11 rebounds. similarly advocates, “we have The combination of strong high goals for this year and are Members of the boys basketball team pictured (from left) Assistant Coach Matthew Landin, Chris Brown, Quentar Taylor, John leadership, varsity experience, and returning 7 seniors. We want to Fromageot, Timmond Williams, and Head Coach Buddy Bray; photo courtesy of Vincent DiScala a deep senior-oriented team with play together, stay healthy, play at plains, the team has been working championship appearance won’t be This year, we aren’t going to be a years of chemistry, gives this Trum- a high level every night, and make hard all off-season, playing in fall an easy one. The always challenging surprise and teams want to get us bull High School basketball team a deep run in the FCIAC playoffs.” and summer leagues such as PHD FCIAC won’t be getting any weaker, back.” confidence for the season and the The goals and aspirations and DTX along with preseason and if anything, the league will be The league is filled with mind set that “the only team that for the Eagles are clear, and since conditioning and lifting to im- improving alongside the Eagles. great competition. According to will beat us is ourselves,” as Brown their season ended on a sour note prove their game for the upcoming Bray stated, “we have a Bray, “other teams to watch out said. With a solid 2-0 record so far, last year, they are determined to season. target on our back because we may for in the FCIAC are the defend- Trumbull is determined to get back change the narrative of Trumbull However, the Boys’ have surprised some teams last year. ing champion Danbury Hatters, a out onto the court and have a suc- basketball. As Chris Brown ex- Basketball Team’s path to another cessful season. Girls Ice Hockey Season Preview Powderpuff Game Was the coaches and co-captains and Sophie Leeds ‘19 Megan McCarthy is coming off most importantly bring the team EE Contributor of a very impressive field hockey Golden together.” season in goal earning First Team Even though the game The Trumbull - St. Jo- Claire Cunningham ‘19 Regardless of their All-FCIAC and Second Team was flag football, the girls got seph’s High School Ice Hockey EE Contributor school, all players share a com- All-State. McCarthy says making physical trying to get the ball and co-op team has returned to the mon goal to beat the Masuk Co- the transition from the field onto score for their team. No one was ice this December. They will play 143 senior girls, divided op, who they already defeated on the ice will not be a challenge hurt, but it was a rough game for eleven home games this year at into the Black and Gold teams, December 7th by a score of 8-2. as long as she continues to work both teams. Even though the game the Shelton Rinks and nine games came out to participate in Trum- The team is also scheduled to play hard. With a goal of being just was not a ride-or-die situation, the on the road. Despite last season’s bull High School’s annually held Masuk later in the season, on Janu- as recognized as she was in field THS seniors took the event very outcome, players from the team Powderpuff game on Saturday, ary 21st. hockey, it will be interesting to see seriously, fulfilling the long stand- are confident that with good com- October 24th. Many players were hard what this sophomore defender will ing high school tradition. munication and hard work their Coaches for the event at work this offseason. The team bring to the ice. In the Powderpuff game, season will be unlike past years. came from the varsity football was been working to improve their This season will be an after all, everyone’s a winner. Losing just two seniors from last team. Colton Nicholas, Adam stamina, endurance, and basic exciting one as players from the “The sportsmanship and camara- year and gaining some strong Tolk, and Justin Schwartz were all skating techniques according to team urge the Trumbull High com- derie between all the girls made it freshmen players, this season captains of the Gold Team while Haakonsen. Aside from condition- munity to come out and support. all worthwhile, I talked to so many marks the most amount of girls Mike McHugh, Danny Giblin, ing, the team “needs to do better The team has already began with people I thought I would never participating in Trumbull girls ice Dan Arganese, Wade Dayton, and at communicating on the ice and a solid record of 2-1. For those talk to,” said Dana Jurgielewicz, hockey history. Corey Osborne were the captains passing in front of the net.” who have not been to a game and a player for the Gold Team. Some would think to for the black team. Additionally, they need are unfamiliar with ice hockey in In years past the Black play on a team consisting of both Before the commence- to work on breaking out the puck general, Zack explains “It’s unlike Team has been the consistent Trumbull and St. Joseph would be ment of the game, the teams split to get more rushes up the ice. Once any other sport, it’s fast-paced and winner. For the 2018-2019 Pow- problematic given the history and up into offense and defense to the team can do this, it will create the skating is very interesting to derpuff game, the Black Team was rivalry among the two schools, learn the correct stances and plays. better opportunities for them to watch.” Many people don’t get a in favor to win. The Gold Team, however, junior defender Annika “It really helped me understand score which will result in more chance to play ice hockey so “to however, defied all odds by win- Haakonsen disagrees. “It’s so what I was going to do on the wins according to Megan McCar- be able to watch a game is very ning, breaking the streak. much fun… having people from field,” said Angie Cetrangola, a thy. exciting,” McCarthy says. Megan Lesko was the both schools on one team makes player for the black team. The Sophomore defender MVP for the Gold Team. She had the comradery between us feel Gold Team went with a white the most touchdowns, “tackles,” more expansive and interesting board to show all the plays to the and assists. On the other hand, than if we just played with girls girls while the black team went Emily Cardinale held up the Black from one school. We all became with a notebook and pencil. Team, leading the team in scoring friends very quickly, and the sec- Before the first play, the touchdowns. ond we step on the ice, we’re one coin was flipped at the 50 yard The game allowed all the unified Trumbull team.” line, granting the Gold Team first girls to have time to play and just Senior captain, Rachel possession. have some fun. Even though the Zack agrees, and is thankful for The first play worked in game was on one of the coldest the opportunity to have “...met a the Gold Team’s favor, scoring days this year, people came out lot of great people [she] otherwise them a 6 point lead in the first to watch and support the girls. wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for quarter. However, the Black Team The long custom of holding the being on this team.” Zack is one quickly made a touchdown and Powderpuff game for the senior of three captains this year, her kept the game close the whole girls was a success. role has been “to pump up the time, only falling to the Gold Team 27-21. team, help organize practices with Trumbull/St. Joseph Co-op Forward Rachel Zack skates against Wilton. Photo courtesy Tiffany McCarthy Leisure 7 The Eagle’s Eye December 21, 2018 Issue No. 2 Almost Two Years In, the Switch Still Stands Strong

Chris Gayda ‘19 Switch, unfortunately, is a mixed EE Contributor bag. The internal hardware of the console is unimpressive, Recently, I had a friend of mine boasting a 32GB memory card come up to me in the middle of that can be replaced by an up to study hall and ask me a question 256GB card (in comparison to which I had to ponder for but a the PS4’s 500GB or the Xbox few seconds: One’s 1000GB). As such, fewer “Hey, should I get a Nintendo digital games can be downloaded Switch?” on the system than its competi- I immediately replied, “Abso- tors. In addition, the Switch’s lutely.” And while I didn’t go GPU (graphics processing unit) into much detail about why, re- is weaker, and its frame rate can ally, I feel that now is my chance drop dangerously low at times, to rectify my missed opportunity especially when playing games during study hall. with lots of individual models The Nintendo Switch, on the screen. Additionally, Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con released over one and a half Nintendo Switch Online - their Photo courtesy of nintendo.com years ago, is a hybrid console version of Xbox Live or PlaySta- that you can use projected onto a tion Plus - is relatively under- powered yet cheap. If you thrive Super Mario Odyssey. In addi- suffer drops when you take the markets at a comparatively low screen or in handheld mode. Its tion, the Switch library contains console out of its dock, but the $299.99 MSRP, the Switch is main competitors are most com- on games such as Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros, you might an obscene number of indie on-the-go goodness of it all far the perfect gift for the holidays. monly seen as Microsoft’s Xbox titles, with my personal favorites surpasses any decline in specs. I Adapting to modern gaming One and Sony’s PlayStation have a painful experience with its online servers. shaping up to be Shovel Knight, find myself amazed that “mo- trends, offering games such as 4, but the Switch occupies an Celeste, and Dead Cells, all bile” gaming has progressed as Fortnite, Rocket League, and entirely separate market. While However, what the Switch lacks in specs is more critically-acclaimed open-world far as it had in the 13 years since Call of Duty, while concurrently appealing to long-time fans of platformers. the release of the Nintendo DS, renewing timeless classics such the company and their products than accounted for in its ver- satility and game library. The What could be the and I hope to continue to see its as Mario and Kirby, the Switch (such as myself), the Switch is a biggest strength of the Switch progeny grow even more than it is the ultimate gift for gamers no-brainer for those looking for hybrid console boasts one of the strongest lineups of games in is in its portability. Ever wanted already has in the past year and a that just keeps giving. mobility without sacrificing the to play Skyrim, Super Smash half. quality that traditional mobile its first years of life, including Game of the Year 2017 winner Bros or even Dark Souls on the So, to answer my games lack. go? With the Switch, now you friend’s question: absolutely. “Quality” with the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and GOTY contender can! Graphics and framerate With the Switch now hitting the No-Foot Football: Alex Smith Injured

Iraklis Raptopoulos ‘19 day Night Football game, where 61,593 fans in attendance, condo- games due to two separate rib Alex Smith’s injury EE Contributor former Redskins QB and Hall of lences and prayers were immedi- injuries, returned for December changes the dynamic in the NFC Famer Joe Theismann broke his ately sent out to Alex Smith, who 3rd’s matchup against the Eagles. playoff race, but more importantly, leg, Alex Smith suffered nearly the was carted off the field with his Starting Wide Receiver Jamison Smith has to go through extensive A catastrophic injuriy to same injury exactly 33 years later. leg in an air cast. Colt McCoy, a Crowder is also likely to return, rehabilitation to be anywhere near Quarterback Alex Smith caused Both were injured by two of the former star QB at the University giving the Redskins hope for vic- the QB he once was. If Smith can a cataclysmic shift in the NFL most dominant defensive players of Texas, filled in for Smith, com- tory against their division rivals. make it back, it would be one of the playoff race. The Washington of their respective generations; pleting 6 of 12 passes for 52 yards The Redskins also have all-time greatest comeback stories Redskins, currently 7-7, still have J.J. Watt and Lawrence Taylor and and a touchdown. His efforts were one of the easiest schedules left this in NFL history. an opportunity to make it into the both suffered compound fractures not enough to lead his team to vic- season, and will only face teams Gordon Hayward, Paul playoffs with their backup QB to their tibia. Smith also broke his tory, and the Redskins lost 23-21, that are currently under .500, and George, Kevin Ware, and many Colt McCoy. fibula on the play as well. Theis- coincidentally the same score as they currently are in the final Wild more have returned from gruesome Alex Smith. a journey- mann’s injury was career ending, the game where Joe Theismann Card spot. The hopes for their divi- leg injuries to play, and Alex Smith man QB in the NFL who played and Alex Smith has a long road to suffered his career ending injury. sion foes, the Giants and Eagles, now has the opportunity to do the for the San Francisco 49ers and recovery in order to play the game The Redskins situation are bleak, with both teams needing same, though the road back to the Kansas City Chiefs, joined the again, and per Adam Schefter, the will only get better from here. to win the rest of their games in NFL will be a tremendously dif- Redskins in a trade before the start return of Smith is ‘not a certainty’. Running Back Chris Thompson, order to have a chance at clinching ficult task for the 35-year-old QB. of the 2018 season. After leading With Joe Theismann and who has missed 6 of the last 7 the Wild Card spot in the NFC. the teams he played for to the playoffs 5 times, including a NFC Championship appearance in the 2011 season against the New York Giants, the Redskins hoped he could lead them as they tried to reach the Super Bowl. After Kirk Cousins, a Pro Bowler and former starter, departed and joined the Minnesota Vikings, the team traded for Alex Smith, believing they still had an opportunity to make a deep playoff push. With 7:56 to play in the 3rd quarter in the Redskins game against the Texans, their plan seemed to be working. The team, though battling injuries, was 6-3 and had an opportunity to continue their winning ways, until Alex Smith suffered one of the most horrific injuries in NFL history. Alex Smith injures his leg violently during a game against the Houston Texans. Reminiscent of a Mon- Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated - SI.com YEARBOOK IS A TREASURE YOU’LL KEEP FOREVER ORDER YOUR 2019 YEARBOOK Regular price ($87) until Feb. 28. Personalized nameplates & YOUR dust covers available. MEMORIES All books include worldbook and extra autograph pages. RECORDED

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