Edition 5 June 2008 INDEX Page 2 Class of 08 Leaders Senior Week/Power of By: Felicia Connolly Peace/Coach Lacasse Page 3 During your four of the class. “They are DucksRace/MCAS Page 4 years of high school, it’s a hard two very special people AHS Star Lazzerini/ competition to be at the top of who have contributed a Journalism Seminar the class. This year’s senior lot to AHS and to the Page 5 class was proud to announce community,” Durkin IN MEMORY their valedictorian and said at the close of her Page 6 salutatorian at a brief speech. Say What?/Welcome
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Multiple choice With spring well on its Steph Chaplin (10) happily Each section of the sophomore year, because the questions ask about information way, the Class of 2010 received the remaining prize -- test is scheduled for 45 minutes, students are old enough to do directly found in the text, and prepared for its second annual the concert tickets. but everyone gets as much time well, but young enough to have even the questions that require Duck Race fundraiser, where Prior to the race Class necessary to complete the work. time to improve,” said Newman interpretation have four students, friends, and family of 2010 Secretary Hannah During the first two days, two So, in fact, the MCAS different answers to choose paid to register ducks that will Entwistle said, “Everyone sessions of the test were test sophomore year doesn’t from. be raced down a river. should come out and get administered, and on the third necessarily determine eligibility Lastly, open response All money raised from involved in this great, family- day sophomores worked for a diploma, because if requires finding quotes or this fundraiser went towards the oriented fundraiser. The Class through one. anyone doesn’t reach the information that are significant Class of 2010’s junior and of 2010 really appreciates all Long composition required score, students have to the question, and to provide senior prom, as well as other the support from the came first, with a 45 minute other options to improve so they a brief explanation. senior activities to be planned community. We hope that more session to write a draft, and can reach the mandatory score. “It’s important in the future. people will participate so we another to re-write a final five Not all students can reach because the law mandates it. “Our class is on the can make this year a better paragraph essay based on the proficient, and luckily there are Also, students need to take it to ball with fundraising. The Class success than the success of last given prompt. The second, third ways to give everyone a fair get their diploma. Plus under of 2010 really tries hard so year.” and fourth session were all chance. the federal law No Child Left prices later on will be lower,” Competition among reading comprehension. “I don’t think it’s a bad Behind Act, all schools in said Mr. James Clarke, Class of duck sales increased from last Students read an article, poem, idea, but it is a little pointless. America are judged every year 2010 advisor. year. All students had the or excerpt from a story, and A lot of the kids don’t even try on the school’s performance, On May 10, little, opportunity to sell ducks and answered multiple choice and and it’s just that, there’s no and Massachusetts uses MCAS yellow rubber ducks raced the student with the most sales open response questions. point. If anything we should to determine that. Also students down a portion of the Ten-Mile received a prize of two Kayne Every student needs to take it our senior year,” said who receive an advanced score, River, in hopes of winning one West and Rihanna concert reach a proficient score to be Caty Betit (10). 260 or more, on one test, and a of three prizes. As with last tickets, also donated by Pepsi. eligible for a high school However, having the proficient score, 240 on the year, this fundraiser took place The winner was Leslie Duclos diploma. In general, taking the option to take the test doesn’t other test qualify for the Adams at the Balfour River Park in (10). MCAS test is important, mean people shouldn’t try their Scholarship,” said Newman. Attleboro, located behind the “With better because everyone needs to be best. Unless it’s essential, no The Adams Attleboro Public Library on advertisement and more able to read, understand what student should want to sit Scholarship provides tuition North Main Street. competition among sellers we they are reading, and have their through more long tests than money for eight semesters of an “We’re working on the will surely make this Duck Race basic math skills to succeed they have to, and have extra undergraduate degree at either problems of last year like a success,” said the Class of post high school. educational planning to the University of catching ducks at the end so I 2010 Vice President Hani Yusuf “A 240 is a proficient progress. Massachusetts, any of the seven don’t have to jump in fully during sales. score. Getting a 220 means your So, it is important to state colleges, or the fifteen clothed to retrieve them,” said “The race went very score needs improvement, but take the test intelligently, community colleges. Clarke prior to the race. well. We had a great weather you passed. With a 220, you can because slacking off, when you The school gets the Many activities day and a lot of people still get a diploma, but an know you can do better, results unofficial scores at the end of besides the race also take place, throughout town showed up to education proficient plan will in extra help you don’t need that the summer and the official including face painting, games, support our class,” said Clarke be put in place, to prove to the others who do, could take scores mid Sept. Once the prizes and a cookout. who wants everyone to tell state that you are improving,” advantage of. official scores come in they are Prizes awarded everyone they know about the said Newman. “Last year, almost 90 mailed to the students. All in all, included a $1,000 Best Buy gift race, so it will be a hit for years Giving the test in the percent of the students passed MCAS is something that should card, bought with the Class of to come. sophomore year is beneficial on the first try. The re-take is be taken seriously, but not 2010’s funds, two Boston Red Ducks were sold because if a student doesn’t given twice a year, once in Nov. heavily worried about. Making Sox vs. New York Yankees during lunches and until right pass, they are given the extra and again in March, and you can an effort is the key to taking the tickets, and two Kayne West before the race for $5. take it as many times as needed test. Without a time limit, the and Rihanna concert tickets, “Although the day until you pass. We also provide test gives the opportunity to donated by Pepsi. First place started out a bit gloomy, the tutoring for the students, which take your time and think about winner, Mary Kay Voyes, chose duck race went off without a seems to really help people to everything thoroughly and the gift card. hitch, and we had many happy pass,” said Newman. wisely. Second place winner spectators plus winners,” said Is MCAS stressful? The MCAS is AHS student Jen Harrison (12) sophomore class advisor and Some say yes and some say no. essential to graduate, and chose the Red Sox tickets, and science teacher Mrs. Angela Reading comprehension can be students must take it anyway, so third place winner AHS student Larson. more difficult for certain go ahead and strive for people, but having the test un- proficient or better. Senior Memories cont. from page 32 Kayla Pike cont. Become a published remember is the Patriots became Super Bowl Champions once We accomplished our goal of an $8 prom, which I must again, becoming three time Super Bowl Champs in four years. say was pretty awesome, especially having a gorilla there, haha – author. But junior and senior years are the years I will never thanks Pat Haaversen. Write for the forget. And yet who could forget Rosa still chasing people Junior year the entire student parking lot flooded. Joey around for change every eighth of the month. Eagle’s Eye and Lazzerini and I had a crazy idea to cover the story for the paper. The Boston Red Sox won the World Series once again The Sun At the time it seemed like a good idea but little did I know I would and the Pats had an undefeated regular season. Chronicle - end up soaked from head to toe. A lot of memories have happened in high school, the Senior year, however, was the craziest of all. The spirit biggest memory, however, will be on June 8, 2008 – the seniors choose rally was the best, especially Adam Blanchard dressing up as a will finally say good-bye to the school, which they have created Journalism. 3 toilet. lasting memories and friendships in for the past four years. Edition 5 June 2008 AHS Star Joseph Lazzerini By: Felicia Connolly The Massachusetts conference comes at no cost to “I love looking Students Accepting Responsi- the student or the school. AHS professional; I always go by one bility (MassSTAR) Citizen is participating this year. motto: dress for success, dress Conference has been an annual After submitting the to impress. I’d rather walk into event for the past 25 years and application, all Lazzerini had to a room wearing an Armani suit is run by the Massachusetts do was wait for the results. After than jeans and a T-shirt. It’s just Youth Leadership Foundation only one day he received a who I am,” said Lazzerini. (MYLF). MYLF is a non-profit notice stating that he had been On the closing Sunday organization that seeks to chosen to attend the conference. there will be a “Parent’s e e recognize, teach and empower “I was pumped. The Program” for parental B e n i whole time I had confidence it l
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Then, guidance interact with leaders from fields meaningful days by Students councilors chose a nominee to such as: business, government, participating in this year’s By: Felicia Connolly represent AHS. That student is health, art MassSTAR Joseph Lazzerini. a n d Citizenship Tufts University in Citizenship in High School “I believe Joey is very education. Conference,” Medford, Mass. held their Journalism Award were capable to attend the conference Activities “I was pumped. The said Deputy seventh annual journalism presented. This competition w i l l D i r e c t o and I know that he will make whole time I had seminar for high school was based on articles students Attleboro High School proud a d d r e s s Emily-Ann students on April 10. Melanie sent in about important issues when he represents us,” said the many confidence it was Patt in a letter Thibeault, Joseph Lazzerini and in their community. Kennedy. aspects of going to be me.” sent out to all Felicia Connolly, all AHS After lunch, two Lazzerini recently a l t e r i n g participants. sophomores, attended along students, Michael Skocay and founded the AHS Young the world -Joe Lazzerini Lazzerini’s with their journalism teacher Lydia Hall, covering for a Democratic Association and is and also sense of style and advisor Ms. Adeline Bee. professor who could not attend the Youth Coordinator for the confronting relates to his The seminar was hosted by due to medical problems, spoke Bill Bowles for State Rep. c i t i z e n s lifestyle. He Tufts junior Laura Herman, about blogs and their increasing campaign. He is also the former and future leaders. writes for AHS’s paper the sophomore Duncan Pickard and popularity. These students Attleboro Area Youth “It feels amazing to Eagle’s Eye and plans to run for junior Adam Weldai. There informed everyone that the Coordinator for the Hillary know that the administration the Attleboro City Council in were seven total speakers “blogosphere,” the entire Clinton for President Campaign has chosen me to represent the 2009. throughout the day. collective of weblogs, is during the primaries. high school at the conference,” “The process of The day started with doubling about every six Lazzerini founded of said Lazzerini. running for City Council has check-in and a breakfast of months. Also they specified the 501(c) 3 nonprofit Like many large only just begun and I expect that muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee, three different types of blogs. organization “Kids Are People conferences, MassSTAR has a some constituents may be and orange juice, providing The first of these and Too!” The organization is regulated dress code. This discouraged by my age. Looks students time to mingle. the most popular is the dedicated to raising money for includes neat clothes and casual and age can be very deceiving, Weldai, the first “personal blog,” which records children with cancer and business attire. Jeans are so I encourage the citizens of speaker of the day, ran the the daily life and thoughts of providing youth with the accepted if they do not have Attleboro to contact me directly “Know Your Rights” workshop. everyday people. Some opportunity to become more holes and only closed-toe shoes with any questions they find He discussed what rights personal blog sites are involved. The group has already are allowed throughout the important to them,” Lazzerini students have to public Livejournal.com and donated more than $10,000 to weekend. The clinching said, adding, “Issues that are documents, reviewed cases that Blogger.com. Then there are Hasboro Children’s Hospital in luncheon will be dressy, which important to the people of this denied students their rights, and “political blogs,” which include Providence. There were also means to wear a shirt and tie or town are important to me. provided information on where opinions on current events for two successful summer clean- skirt and blouse. Anything they bring to me will to call if students ever had an example Powerlineblog.com ups in Attleboro. However, the dress be looked into and researched issue concerning their rights, and Realclearpolitics.com. Each year sophomores code is not the only guideline. to the best of my ability.” for example censorship. Weldai Many political blogs also have from all over Mass. are There is a list of 17 expectations Kennedy believes then broke the students into a “blogroll,” which has links to specifically chosen to represent and regulations each student Joey will make a great city groups to converse about other, similar, blogs. Finally their high schools. This year the must follow. These rules range councilman. “I’m very proud of problems their school paper there are the mainstream conference is to be held at from having to stay for the him for being so brave and I may have had with censorship. “media blogs,” which share Lasell College in Newton from whole conference to no think Attleboro will be lucky if Two members of Gov. information on subjects such as Fri. May 30 to Sun. June 1. The smoking or drinking allowed. he is elected,” she said. Deval Patrick’s press team, television shows and new David Cavell and Lara Kitan music. spoke next. Cavell briefly Though blogs are discussed his experience popular, both student speakers working under Patrick then expressed a preference for Kitan, an intern for Patrick’s newspapers instead. “The office, discussed the main topic newspaper has really helped me of the day—journalism on the as a college student. It’s made Internet and blogs. me more of an active citizen,” “I don’t believe Hall said. journalism is dying in the new Skocay made a similar day and age. The Internet isn’t statement about the paper. “It killing it; there just needs to be has increased my writing ten people who are credible and fold,” he said. people who know where to find The final speakers true information,” said Kitan. were Julie Dobrow, Director of Before lunch Editor Communications and Media and Chief of the Tufts Daily, Studies at Tufts, and Ben Matt Skibinski, discussed how Aaronson, editor of the Lincoln hectic, but wonderful, an Journal. They also focused their experience the paper is. 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Edition 5 June 2008 REBECKHA WHITEFIELD February 21, 1991 IN MEMORY May 16, 2008
Rebeckha Lynn BECKY Whitefield When I first met Becky my freshman year She was really an amazing of high school, girl. She was on my my first thought was cheerleading team in our “How can one person be this sophomore year and it was so happy all of the time?” much fun. She was my spot; The answer to this question my life was in her hands every became clear time I went up into the air. I as we became friends. trusted Becky 100 percent. Becky had no enemies and She was that kind of person; was a sweet, genuine person. you meet her and One of the things automatically it’s like this is I learned from this tragedy the kind of girl I could see was to be grateful myself being friends with. She for all the people in your life R.I.P. Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield really did always have a smile By: Jen Monast because you never know on her face. One time I fell out of a stunt and I kicked her how much time Only the good die young. Hawks, a pre-teen football league, and you have left with them. Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield was a everybody in the organization knew who she in the face by accident, but perfect example of that saying, and was. She was an outstanding rider and she still had a smile saying it You will always be loved nobody would disagree. competed in equestrian competitions. Her was okay as tears ran down “She always put and missed. love for them continued her face. I felt so bad and kept everyone else before herself. She throughout her life. I will never forget you. saying sorry. Never in my life was the sweetest girl and she is During her three years at greatly missed and loved,” said AHS, Becky played field will I be sorrier that this R.I.P. Rebeckha Lynn Ashley Courville (11). hockey, ran track, was a happened to her. She was such Whitefield Two days after her cheerleader, and played a nice girl and loved by many death, a candle vigil was held at freshman basketball. people. But it’s true what they Love, the scene of the crash at 34 Besides her say sometimes, “Only the Andrea Araujo Oakhill Ave. in Attleboro. So hobbies, Becky worked many people attended, it was at the Briggs Corner good die young.” There is a clear Becky had touched many Pizzeria and the time for everyone and lives during her 17 years. Hollister store in unfortunately for us it was “She was a doll. She is Emerald Square Mall. hers. It is reassuring that she very loved and missed,” said Donations in is in a safe place now looking Guidance Counselor Joanne DiRaimo. memory of Becky can be mailed to 55 Growing up, Becky participated Pioneer Circle, Attleboro, MA 02703. They down on us. I’m sure a lot of in all types of activities. She was a will go towards the Rebeckha Whitefield people wish they could have cheerleader for the South Attleboro White Scholarship Fund. said goodbye, but I’m sure she knows that. She knows she was loved. Rebeckha Whitefield She knows she still is and I became friends with Becky she will never be forgotten. my sophomore year when she was on my We love you Rebeckha Lynn cheerleading team. Whitefield; She was the type of girl you’ll stay in our hearts and who was always happy minds forever. and smiling, even if she got hurt. - Robyn Carr I can’t believe how this could happen to such an amazing girl. She’s with her mom now, who is keeping her safe. I love you and miss you so much. I will never forget you. Love, Alysha Weeman
#7 on the Field, #1 in Our Hearts cont. from page 1 Becky definitely made an impact on everyone’s life. Whether it was telling them “good job” after a game, or just smiling and being a happy person in general. I know one thing for sure; field hockey season is never going to be the same without her. I’m going to miss watching her play on the field and showing so much passion and love for the game. Her death is tragic, but I know somehow we will make
it through as a team. It’s only going to bring us closer and All photos submitted stronger together.
5 Edition 5 June 2008 Have you ever walked Say What?! lifestyle and it’s considered into the local convenience store socially acceptable. Yes, it is and needed the assistance of a By: Melanie Thibeault bleepin’ crazy, but what can we translator to figure out what “bomb” relates to anything just say the f-word.” These are today’s music, it’s no surprise do about it? today’s teenagers are actually good, unless you’re twisted and all common responses from my our youth talk the way they do. I’ve found I’m not sayin’? I do and I’m one of think detonations are cheery. peers when they learn of my When an eight-year old hears alone in my refusal to conform them. It’s wickety whack, I Personally, if I heard someone “abnormality.” Here are my people on the tube calling each to our changin’ language. Other know. exclaim, “That’s bomb!” I answers: Um, no. I don’t other female dogs and other students express the feelin’ that Between the would high tail it out of usually get angry and if I do, I words that weren’t broadcast if you can’t think of a better “wazzups” and the “home whatever place I am in and take certainly don’t swear to release years ago, they are bound to word to use, don’t use the word skillets,” teenagers have created cover. That’s just me. my tension. Yes, I am serious. repeat them. at all. their own language that is Besides the mind- (I know it’s hard to tell because I’m not sayin’ Of course, there are completely foreign to most boggling slang, today’s youth is I’m usually a goof.) Finally, if I derogatory names and insults always the alternative words adults and those out-of-the-loop familiar with profanity, and I don’t swear, why on earth weren’t around years ago. I that aren’t swears, but are used adolescents (that would be me). mean, extremely familiar. They mean, look at Shakespeare. to replace the profanity. These While most teens are go hand in hand U n s a t i s f i e d include and are not limited to: all over that ill nasty jargon like a geek and his with the name- son of a gun, son of a biscuit they’ve created, there are a pocket calculator. callin’ in his (eating bulldog), fiddle sticks, select few who prefer to just Walkin’ down the n a t i v e golly, drat, gee whiz, shitake chillax and not be bothered with halls at school language, he set mushrooms, blimey, shoot, the mad word skillz of their without hearin’ at out to create his fudge monkey, noodles, and my peers. Once again, that would least five people own. If you personal favorite, snickle fritz! be me, despite my current bomb swear is almost were disliked Okay, I realize many attempts at the lingo. impossible. It has by the clever of these sound lame, but for Speakin’ of “bomb,” become second playwright, he those select few out there who that reminds me of one phrase nature to most. might have are unconventional, these words in particular I’ve always M a n y called you a allow self-expression without wondered about: “Da bomb.” I people know I goatish beetle- breakin’ your principles. Many realize not too many people say don’t swear and if h e a d e d are also great conversation this anymore (I’ve been I even try to gudgeon or a starters. For example, if you informed that it’s shortened to incorporate slang tottering ill- spill your drink at a party and Stephanie Ann Reis just “bomb”). The ones who do into my Slang words used by teens breeding death- yell “son of a biscuit,” you’re are usually middle-aged adults vocabulary, I token. I don’t sure to break the tension and tryin’ to impress adolescents come across as know about even make a few new friends, with their knowledge of slang. awkward and out of place. would I say the f-word right you, but that’s not something I’d or people will just look at you They may be a decade behind When strangers learn of my now? like to be nicknamed (though funny and make you clean up the times, but I give ’em props profanity-free language, they I’m not here to preach neither is Melanerd, but I guess the mess. It could go either way. for tryin’. usually stare at me like I have the rights and wrongs of society. we all have to make sacrifices). For those of you who My point is, when two heads and just sprouted I know I’m far from perfect. Swearing has become have made it this far, I think I’ve somethin’ is awesome, it is wings. Believe me. (My friends are a bad habit that many fall into tortured you enough with my described as “da bomb,” “Is it against your violently nodding their heads and use as a tension reliever. diesel rantin’ on slang and meanin’ it’s used in a positive religion?” “What do you do if right now.) I’m merely here to Some people don’t even realize profanity. Remember to stay manner. Seein’ as bombs are you get mad?” “Are you poke fun at our crazy culture. they are cursing. fresh and you can call me old dangerous and usually result in serious?” “Why not?” “What’s With the increasin’ Others just don’t care; fashioned, but personally I explosions, I don’t see how wrong with you?” “Come on, candidness on television and in it’s become part of a normal prefer the term “old school.”
The blogs are coming! Blogs. Each staffer has his or The blogs are coming! They’re Welcome to Blogosphere her own blog on different going to take over the world! By: Melanie Thibeault subjects, such as politics or Oh, wait. They already have. is unconventional and open to they are also biased, which Ben Aaronson, editor culinary. Since their creation in reform. reveals the key problem of of the Lincoln Journal in While blogs may or the early 1990s, weblogs, later Power Line is an blogs. Lincoln, Mass. warns bloggers may not be credible sources, shortened to blogs, have example of a conservative, Because blogs reveal to “keep things civil” and make they do have a positive effect skyrocketed in popularity with right-wing blog. Written by only one person’s opinion, they “no personal attacks.” by bringing people together in over 100 million blogs on the John H. Hinderaker and Scott can be very fallacious to This problem of what is known as the Internet today. W. Johnson, it focuses mostly readers. Viewers should be reliability raises the question of “Blogosphere.” Blogs are websites run on income taxes, whether or not the Julie Dobrow, Director of the by an individual or a group of welfare reform, and Internet will be able to Communications and Media people and are usually updated campaign finance take-over the Studies Program, and Media daily. The most common type ( < h t t p : / / newspaper industry. and Public Service Program at of blog consists of commentary powerlineblog.com/ According to Lara Tufts University, said, “This on a particular subject, such as >). Kitain, a senior at blogosphere has potential to a personal journal, in which the R e a l Tufts University bring more people into author writes about his/her own Clear Politics is an majoring in Political communication.” t l life. u i n d e p e n d e n t a Science with a minor Hall agrees and praises the e b i
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Blogger and LiveJournal are created by John n communications and the rest of the world” with a l e two websites that allow users to McIntyre and Tom M media studies, the blogs. create their own personal Bevan. It contains Sampling of Blogs world is certainly not Kayla Strezsak (10) said, diaries or community blogs for p o l i t i c a l moving away from “Although I only know of blogs free. All potential bloggers have commentary, analysis of the aware they are only receiving journalism. Rather, it’s moving on MySpace and a website I to do is create a screen name presidential election, and polls one side of the story. into a new era with the Internet have, I think blogs are a way to and they can start writing about ( < h t t p : / / One such blog, and blogging, and as informed contribute opinions in a group whatever topic they want. www.realclearpolitics.com/>). Wonkette: The D.C. Gossip is citizens, it’s our duty to environment. It’s a direct Besides revealing On the less traditional described as “a blend of gossip recognize what is credible and connection for people to strangers’ opinions on any left side, a popular blog is The and satire and things the author what is not. express ideas and feelings.” subject plausible, blogs can be Huffington Post, which is more makes up.” While the website Trustworthy sources This direct link may not always created by political parties to like an online newspaper with focuses on today’s politicians, use respectful language and be a good thing. Leslie Duclos sway voters’ opinions. These columnists and credible paper it is merely for fun and can’t be have a sufficient amount of (10) said, “I think that if people blogs are updated by a single and news station sources, such considered a reliable source of research and quotes. There are aren’t careful then a personal blogger or a staff of writers. as ABC and CNN. The information (
Ms. Deanna Wells-Scott, Cell Molecular Biology and Though one can already predict, it’s obvious MCAS Support teacher at AHS, read 27 books last semester. Wells-Scott was the type of child who would read Her favorite kind of books are horror and fantasy. “The underneath her covers even though she was told it’s scarier the better,” said Wells-Scott. her bedtime. It wasn’t called disobeying her parents, Would Wells-Scot read all the time if she could? She but more of the fact she just wanted that last word, said, “Yes, absolutely, without a doubt.” but ending up finishing the book. Her favorite place to read is “at home on the couch with It would seem Wells-Scott loves to read a cozy blanket.” Some favorite authors, Wells-Scott admires are more than anything, but that isn’t all she does. On Stephen King for horror, Robin Cook for Medical Thrillers, and top of being a teacher, reading books and taking night of course, J.K. Rowling for fantasy. classes, Wells-Scott likes to rock climb, hike, kayak She reads at a speedy rate. “It depends on the book and and bike. She said, “Night class cuts into my reading depends on my mood, because I read much faster when I like the time.” story. However, Harry Potter took me seven hours, and the Divinci “I read 17 paper back novels in one Code took me somewhere between two and three hours.” weekend because I wanted to see how many I could Accomplishing 27 books is no joke, so how does Wells- finish of those boring romance novels,” laughed Scott have time to read? “Unfortunately I don’t get that much Wells-Scott. time, because I also take night classes. I do however, help Mrs. Many, after hearing 27 books were read, z i Angela Larson with SSR so I get more time to read sometimes,” would think she has a lot of time on her hands. z A l a i she said. However, Wells-Scott obviously does have r a Wells-Scott doesn’t have time to read during her prep a life and enjoys many other activities than reading. F because she’s busy grading student’s papers. Once in a while, On top of that, she is a wonderful, funny teacher to Wells-Scott holding books however, she sneaks in time at the end of the period. get to know. at AHS library
The results are in. The seriously and stop submitting first semester SSR numbers are Reading Rampage blank logs, which accomplishes mind blowing, and have far By: Paige Fontes nothing. It takes three minutes exceeded all expectations. Not to correctly fill out the logs. only are a large number of Paige Fontes “I love reading and students participating in this Teachers is very always read during SSR, but I school wide program, but such as Ms. successful, have never filled out a reading teachers are showing their D e a n n a there is log or really cared too much enthusiasm by becoming Wells-Scott, a l w a y s about it. My teachers have actively involved. Ms. Adeline room for never pushed the class to fill In a matter of five Bee, and Ms. improvement. them out,” said Amanda Kelly months, over one million pages L a u r i e M o r e (12). Teachers should make it a were read from only 1300 Podesta have te a c he r s regular habit to check student’s students. Impressive, right? read way over c a n logs. This will prevent students Five students were 7,000 pages b e c o m e from slacking on their reading acknowledged for the amount each and m o r e and participation. Remind of reading they accomplished c o n t i n u e involved students that rewards are given and received individual gifts in encouraging b y every month – bribery never appreciation for their efforts. students to submitting fails. One student read a total of 32 keep reading. t h e i r SSR is only 20 books, over 14,114 pages. “Reading r e a d i n g minutes a day. It requires little The five students who is important log sheets. effort and needs to be taken because it It’s not the more seriously. are being rewarded for their Asortment of YAC books efforts have a combined total of holds so many number of “People are becoming 123 books read with over educational pages that count; it’s the too busy to take the time to read. 40,000 pages. and creative values. It brings the they have accomplished and participation that is important. People would rather use “Reading opens minds joy to learning and broadens a can help students out when Students will follow an technology than to take some and continues our childhood variety of horizons. Students picking out future books,” said example. effort and read anything of imaginations,” said Brain should fill out their reading logs Wells-Scott. Students should also interest to them,” said teacher Callen (12). because it shows how much Though this program start taking the program more Ms. Nicole Duff.
New Method for Saving Lives By: Brooke Lindsay
Recently, it was reported by the American Many people may refrain from conducting standard CPR Brooke Lindsay Heart Association that when carrying out CPR on a person for several reasons. They could be fearful, nervous, (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a victim, using or confused about what they are doing. With the hands only only deep presses on the chest works just as well as method, it is more likely that bystanders will volunteer to jump in using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. and help at any given time. In standard CPR, a person would perform “I feel a lot better knowing that I could do CPR without 30 continuous chest compressions, followed by two using mouth-to-mouth. I think so many more people would be breaths given into the victim’s mouth. With the new willing to do it now,” said Nicole Harvey (11). version, only chest compressions (100 per minute) According to the American Heart Association, there are should be carried out. two general steps to save a life. A nearby person should “Even though this method hasn’t been immediately call 911 and then proceed to push hard and fast on officially approved yet, I think it would encourage the center of the victim’s chest. This will help to restore a normal more people to get involved. Some people may be heart rhythm until emergency medical services arrive. too shy to use their mouth,” said AHS nurse Lee “The chest compressions actually keep the heart pumping Ann Carroll. blood to other organs in the body,” said Carroll. “This new system is more beneficial This method has been proven to work for sudden cardiac because it works just as well as regular CPR and by arrest in adults. This means it should be used shortly after a person not using mouth-to-mouth, it stops the passing of collapses and has no pulse. It should not be practiced on children, germs,” said EMT Intermediate Kevin Fontes from drowning victims, or adults who have a lack of oxygen. Mansfield Fire Dept. In any emergency, it is good to know that this ‘hands Even with the correct training, people can only’ version of CPR will still significantly help a person in need. crack under pressure if they are rushed, or worry Just about anyone can make a difference by saving a life, about doing something wrong. simply by using this new and improved technique. “I had to be CPR certified for my job, and the class was pretty easy. We practiced what we Stef Howarth and Paige Fontes would have to do in a real situation and I got kind demonstrate CPR using chest of nervous knowing that I could one day really try compressions to save someone,” said Melissa Powers (12). 7 Edition 5 June 2008 Yawning for Coffee By: Michelle Lefebvre
People everywhere Rachel Thatcher (10), teacher Mr. Gary Hyman says love nothing more than to start Jesse Mallon (9), Nikki he drinks coffee to stay awake, their day with a steamy cup of Debronzo (9), and Steven but will drink decaf coffee, especially students. The Pinette (12), all said they drink occasionally. But he doesn’t taste, the smell, even the it to stay awake in the morning. drink coffee too often, “I prefer caffeine rush has become a big Others, like Marlena Adams tea anyway,” Hyman claims. part of everyday lives. But is it (10), Laura Luiz (10), and Toni What exactly is the best idea to be drinking Iacuzzi (9), say they drink it to coffee? It’s made from roasted coffee when it can impair our just enjoy the beverage. seeds, usually called coffee health and well being? Whether they’re drinking coffee beans, discovered in the Students at AHS to stay awake or just for Ethiopian highlands in the ninth drink coffee regularly. Some enjoyment, they’re drinking it century. It eventually spread to even drink coffee throughout Egypt, Yemen, Italy, Turkey, the day rather and other than just in the c o u n t r i e s
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At the age of 16 and a markedly with age. Elderly half, many high school students drivers are more likely to get have put considerable thought ticketed for failing to yield, into getting their license and turning improperly and running their first car. stop signs and red lights than Some parents buy a other age groups too,” stated vehicle for their child; some Ohio Insurance Facts online allow their child to use their ( their own first vehicle. e chapter_1d.htm>). B a Many things need to r A majority of students a be taken into account before D driving to school daily have the buying a vehicle. Insurance Student parking lot at AHS upper hand in insurance payments are one of the most It’s Not Just the Cost of the Car premiums over adults who drive expensive aspects and the huge great distances to work. A monthly payments should be By: Dara Beech person’s driving distance to taken seriously. work or school correlates The make and model “My parents gave me depending on the location “I waited a long time to directly with the mileage driven of a vehicle are factors in the a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. I’m offering the course. take Driver’s Education because each year. The more driving a price of insurance premiums, added onto their insurance Labonte’s Auto I was planning to wait until I was person does, the higher the which must be paid yearly by because it makes mine cheaper. School can be risk; which could also anyone owning or operating a Our premium is cheaper when found at 65 affect premiums for those registered vehicle. In Mass. it more drivers are on it,” said N o r t h with professions is required by law that every Lauren Ginn (11). Washington St. involving a lot of driving driver has car insurance. 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If the amount of of the books is a futuristic kids,” said people in the world grows, it world where third-born AHS principal will be harder for people to get children are illegal and if any Mr. Don s a what they need as quickly or are found they are killed. Frederick. He m o h with the same amount of According to T was first at the r e b quality.” said Lacourse. Women Dreaming Above and Beyond By: Kevin Najera On Mar. 19, the University and her master’s in attends Foxboro Regional Women at Work Museum held electrical engineering from Charter School, and several a program called “Envision Northeastern University. of her friends came with Engineering” sponsored by the She found her way in their mothers. They wanted IEEE Foundation. The program engineering when she landed to come and check it out was directed and coordinated her first job as an engineer. She themselves,” said Norton by Treasurer Kelly Fox, was making more money than resident Cristine Dimino. Projector Coordinator William both her parents combined. She Women engineers Fasulo, and Director and also had the opportunity to shared their experiences and President of the Museum Nancy work for NASA for about three obstacles they overcame Young. years, which was incredible for during their careers. d e t “I am one of the her. “I want to support t i m founders of the Museum, there b Panetta shared her young women by u are five members of the board, experiences about how she had encouraging them. I hope S and all are volunteers. The been treated poorly by some that tonight will also be Front row [L to R]: Dr. Karen Panetta, Carolyn purpose of the program and the teachers. But now that she is a helpful to some men, too,” said Museum is to encourage girls teacher, she remembers the way Carolyn Duby of Pathfinder Duby, Beth Wilson to go into engineering,” said she was treated and she said she Fellow, Pathfinder Solutions. Back row [L to R]: Bill Fasulo (Project Treasurer Kelly Fox. wants to treat her students in a She has her bachelor’s and Coordinator), Helena Willis, Katherine Morris, Around 7:30 p.m. the different way so they feel master’s degrees from Brown Nancy Young (Director and President of audience was full of young comfortable. University. Museum), Kelly Fox (Director of Museum), women and adults. There were “You need a lot of Panetta’s goal now is folders on the chairs for each patience in teaching and you to help students understand Allison Bedwinek person that contained a lot of have to have the heart to teach. what engineering really is. information about the museum My biggest challenge was In the middle of the and upcoming events. people telling me things I presentation, the audience was “I think it was very impressed because I didn’t “The reason I went couldn’t do,” explained able to ask questions about interesting how they struggled know there were a lot of women into engineering was to make Panetta. engineering. The women to pass the classes but made it examples in history who were money, because when I was a Here are some tips to engineers were ready to answer in the end. I came because inventors in engineering. There teenager I saw the opportunity. keep in mind while thinking those questions. engineering is something I want were many girls interested in Both of my parents worked hard about becoming an engineer: North Attleboro to do,” said Brennan Middle engineering and I encourage and they didn’t want to see me you need to take a lot of resident Shannon Holley, a School sixth grader Angelia them to continue to develop working as they worked,” said physics, chemistry, and math sixth grader at Foxboro Sprague. People who came to their interests through high Tufts University Associate classes, and some English Regional Charter School, said, see the presentation were school and beyond,” said AHS Professor of Electric classes. “It was better than I thought it astounded to hear about and see teacher Dana Akins-Adeyemi. Engineering Dr. Karen Panetta. “I brought my fourth would be, because it was fun.” the achievements of these Panetta said that her She received her grade daughter because I want Other girls who came women. greatest legacy will be in bachelor’s degree in computer to see if she is interested in to the presentation felt inspired “I think it was a engineering by encouraging her engineering from Boston engineering. My daughter by these women engineers. powerful message. I was students and other people. Mosquito Bites By: Tara Trudel Summer is on its way, along with tans, warm weather, Will the penny become extinct? but worst of all, mosquitoes. Summer is the most enjoyable and fabulous season Penny for Your Thoughts 9 1 until the mosquito bites start to 4 N By: Sabrina M. Sameja I / u itch. So what can be done to d e . l f u decrease the chance of . s Find a penny, pick it a It was changed in f i annoying bites and prevent . s i up, all day long you’ll have 1857, and again in1909 when d e / dangerous diseases? / : good luck. Many people have p Lincoln was put on the penny t t “I always seem to get h heard this saying at least once. along with a wheat assortment the worst mosquito bites even Mosquito Pennies clutter up outlining the words “One Cent.” when I wear repellant. Alicia coin jars and can be found lying The side with the wheat Dart (10) said, “It’d be nice to on the ground. Most people changed in 1959 to the Lincoln find out which repellants work don’t use the penny or even memorial to honor the one the best.” chances. Long pants and shirts percent DEET and a protection change, and would rather break hundred and fiftieth anniversary Mosquitoes come out is the best way to go. time of five hours. a dollar than fish through their of Lincoln’s birth between dusk and dawn. According to the Sawyer Controlled pocket to count out change. ( The Attleboro High John Howard, who School Music Department played lead male role Seymour, presented the musical Little Little Shop Showcases Huge Talent humbly thanked those who Shop of Horrors on Friday and By: Cassandra Baker complimented him and was out Saturday April 4 and 5 in the Cristina Leon (12), Maddi member, Darkstar, who played Darkstar said, “I think of breath by the time he spoke Robert H. Bray Auditorium. Paquette (11), Kalila Darkstar Doo-Wop girl Crystal, said, it’s going to come out very well. about his experience. “This was The production was co-directed (10), Kerrin Duffy (12), Nicole “You work but it’s a lot of fun. There have definitely been my first production, so I was and produced by music teacher Tremblay (11), Jamie It’s a musical, so you have to challenges. We’ve been told all nervous and ecstatic through the Gary Hyman and physics DeLaurier (12), Jeremy Fodaski work on your music and hitting week how we can improve, so whole performance. I hope to teacher Peter Tarsi. (9), Lauren Bamford (12), John the right notes, but at the same as soon as we tweak those little see more people coming out to Choreography was done by Howard (10), Ashley Plante time you’re dancing on stage. I problems, I think everything get involved in this kind of thing love it.” will come together to make for because it’s so much fun,” he The acting was not the a really good production.” said. only thing that popped in this Were they right? “I kind of can’t believe play. The set design was Judging from the atmosphere we just did that. Wow. I’m really realistic and captured the urban after the show, absolutely. pumped because we did great, aspects of the fictional Halfway through the play the and oh my god, can I say I hate downtown “Skid Row” audience was already teeming going through that plant?” said perfectly. The production team with support. Bamford whose character included the help of Nancy “It’s one of the best Audrey was placed in the plant Tella, Mike Hyman, Shawn plays the school has put on in after dying. “When the plant Robichaud, Craig Stevenson, many years,” said Curtis closes there is actual padding and students Raven Lowell Robinson (12) during against your face, and then I had (12), Brittany McCarthy (9), intermission. to crawl out of it.” r e and Jen Tella (10). Lauren Baker (12), “It was really great,” k a B said Fodaski, who was so a “They [plays and said, “I think it’s a great r d n a musicals] are two completely representation of the talent we stunned by the outcome he was s s a C different things,” said Tarsi, have.” As the finale ended, the almost speechless. “Help me Audrey (Lauren Bamford), Mr. Mushnik adding, “Breaking into song cast was met with a standing out,” implored Fodaski as he (Jeremy Fodaski), and Seymour (John isn’t realistic, but while ovation continuing through the tried to put his reaction into Howard) musicals break reality, they curtain call. words. make up for it in the full spectacle of singing and Alex Valentine and costume (11), Rachael Thatcher (10), dancing.” Tarsi has been doing design was by CJ Landram. Ryan Ramon Arce (12), Mark stage direction on AHS’s The play takes place in Maynard (12), Marie Larouche musicals for three years. a run-down flower shop where (10), Michelle Lefevbre (10), “I think the production main characters Audrey and Ricky Cabral (12), Michaela so far has been organized pretty Seymour, whom have secret Bushey (9), Kalonie Askew (9), well. We started out just feelings for each other, work. Tiffany Berard (10), Bianca learning the music and then r e k Seymour discovers that the Carreiro (10), Crystal DeFreitas went on to add the movement, a B a (11), Jessica Estey (11), Ashley r mysterious plant he obtained, dancing, and lines to it,” said d n a s Audrey II, actually feeds on Genannt (10), Jaime Guilette Bamford only days before s a blood and is determined to take (10), and Ashley Paine (11). opening night. C over the world. “They’re a bunch of The cast’s singing was Doo-Wop girls (Nicole Tremblay, Maddi “It’s definitely not losers,” joked Tarsi about the enhanced by an all-adult Paquette, Kerrin Duffy, Kalila Darkstar, and your everyday musical,” said cast. “They’ve been working orchestra including Jeff Dodge, Jamie DeLaurier) and Orin (Ryan Arce) Lauren Bamford (12) who hard. This play presents John Horigan, Anthony played Audrey, the lead female technical difficulties, but Evangelista, Justin Kisch, and “I didn’t expect this. It “As a freshman…” role. It was so much fun getting they’ve been dealing very Claudia Binns. was even better than I thought prompted Arce. into my character, Audrey. I’ve well,” said Tarsi prior to show As for predictions it would be,” said Ashley “As a freshman it’s never had the opportunity to time. The cast met for two hour made prior to opening night, Zimmerman (10) after the show. been positively one of the play a ditz before this and I had rehearsals four days a week Tarsi said, “We’re looking The cast was still greatest experiences of my life. a great time doing it!” beginning in Jan. forward to a very good show.” bubbling with energy as parents There,” finished Fodaski. “It’s fun portraying “It’s been really good. “Well, I don’t want to and friends congratulated them With phenomenal someone who is the entire Not good, great. It’s been really jinx anything, but I think it’s after the show. acting and singing, the audience opposite of what I am,” said great working with the cast we going to go really well. “This whole thing has received much more than they Ryan Ramon Arce (12), who have. They never cease to Everything’s been coming been an amazing experience,” paid for. The Little Shop of played Audrey’s abusive, sadist amaze me. Each time they together and the cast’s energy said Cristina Leon who played Horrors and terrors showcased boyfriend. perform it gets better and better, and focus has really been Doo-Wop girl Chiffon. “We all a huge shop of talent. In order of and I hope we continue on that increasing with every rehearsal supported each other and the Any last words of appearance, the cast was track,” said Hyman. we’ve had this week,” said outcome was amazing. I advice? “Don’t feed the plant,” comprised of talented actors First year Drama Club Bamford. couldn’t be happier.” said Hyman. Penny for Your Thoughts cont. from previous page The U.S. Mint thinks according to Ill. Congressman Dean Baker, co- article/mint-making-cents- rounding to the nickel, and if the composition of a penny is Luis Gutierrez on his website director of the Center for p r i c e - f a r - p e n n y _ that’s a loser for consumers changed to inexpensive ( a responsible penny and everything is j director of Americans for should eliminate more e m a for the rounded to the nickel. Common Cents, said important things. The S a n i q u e s t i o n s So should the penny consumers can benefit from the penny is not a big r b a penny if it continues to be in deal,” said Renee S that will be be removed from circulation, or circulation. “The alternative is Charron (10). Should the U.S. mint asked later.” is it here to stay? eliminate the penny? 11 Edition 5 June 2008 Often throughout high com/features/longdistance school and college, teens Dealing With Distance relationships.html>). experience long distance Everyone has different By: Brooke Lindsay relationships with their views on this issue, but it really significant other. For some, it depends on the people in the works out, but for other couples relationship. If it’s that it may be difficult. for college. Not only is missing some people, others do not feel because it’s so hard to maintain important to them, they will There comes a point in each other a main factor, but the same. a close bond with someone so work at it and maintain a strong almost everyone’s life when it trust is a huge issue. “Long distance far away,” said Stef Howarth commitment toward each other. is time to leave home and start “When my boyfriend relationships don’t work (12). “My boyfriend and I on a new path. Deciding left for college, it was a hard “Even though I’ve went to different colleges, and whether to stay with a boyfriend for me. I try to see him as never been in one, I don’t it was hard because there wasn’t > g or girlfriend is a huge decision. much as possible, though. As p j think long distance . much time that we could see e c Only those who have gone time went on it’s gotten a lot n relationships work. I’ve a each other. We got through it t s i through this separation really easier to trust him,” said d seen people try them and g though. I think it just depends n o l know what it is like. Nicole Comey (12). - they always seem to end b on how committed you are to b / “My boyfriend and I “It was really hard s d quickly,” said Malik the relationship,” said history a o l have been together for seven at first to trust my boyfriend, p Johnson (9). u teacher Nicole Duff. / t e months and right now he is at especially since he joined a n According to Online . “I think that could g o college in West Virginia. We fraternity, but as time went on w Dating Magazine, “Studies work, but it depends on the b . decided to stay together, but I’ll I’ve grown to trust him and w w show that a majority of personality of each person,” w / / admit that it’s really hard,” said he’s honest with me,” said : people involved in long p said English teacher Jim Clarke. t t h Amanda Kelly (12). Kelly. < distance relationships “It just comes down to A lot of the time, Although long eventually break up,” how much you care about the students deal with their distance relationships last for Long distance ( < h t t p : / / other person,” said Tony boyfriend or girlfriend leaving relationships www.onlinedatingmagazine. Klissarski (11). Dating By: Meg Harvey Dating, boyfriends, It seems there are girlfriends, cheating, friends millions of couples out there with benefits, and serious when you’re single, and you, there are a few things to real friends. They will always relationships are all a part of millions of single people when remember. be there no matter what. Some high school, but only if you you aren’t. The temptations can The first bit of advice guy or girl is not worth losing want them to be. Each of these be overwhelming, but the is to make sure you completely your best friend over. is a choice only you can make. loneliness can be too. trust a person before beginning The most important There is a lot of Focusing on making a serious relationship. thing to remember is to think serious drama in life. Unless friends instead of meeting your If not, the relationship realistically. In high school, you are mentally mature, this soul mate can help you through may end in tears. This person relationships come and go, no drama can be hard to handle. s could do many things to break s the drift of high school. Like the i l matter how much you think you Don’t forget that you B Spice Girls’ song, “Make it last your heart, so if there is no trust, n e are in love. If it isn’t working are just starting your life and r u forever friendship never ends.” it‘s a big gamble. a L out, say so. You are still young have the rest of it to settle down, However, if you do The second piece of and there is no messy divorce so for now, have fun, but choose decide the dating world is for advice to follow is not to forget High school sweethearts to go through yet. wisely. ????Clinton...Obama...McCain???? ????Clinton...Obama...McCain???? ????Clinton...Obama...McCain???? ????Clinton...Obama...McCain???? ????Clinton...Obama...McCain???? Political Parties By: Jen Moreau The two main political parties in the U.S. are democrat (the donkey) and strongholds; to provide security for rebuilding local institutions and economies; republican (the elephant). Many people don’t understand their differences or that to halt sectarian violence in Baghdad and disarm Sunni and Shia militias; to there are other political parties. dismantle al Qaeda; to train the Iraqi Army; and to embed American personnel A democracy is defined as a government formed by the people and is run in Iraqi police units,” said McCain ( u a Rainbow Party, Working Families Party and e today she described how she would bring r o M Nationalist Party. n the war to an end,” according to the official e J y On the form to register to vote, it asks b Hillary Clinton website ( With spring comes by Clarke and Brooks. It is an warm weather, the end of the The SAT eight week program and costs school year, and for most By: Jen Moreau $80. A student who signs up will juniors, the dreaded SAT exam. be given the SAT prep test The SAT exam is a timed test the student to recognize identifying sentence errors, there is the ACT exam. It is book, and eight hours of based on logic, critical thinking, sentence errors and improve improving sentences, different from the SAT because education in reviewing math problem solving, and sentences. A student has one 25 improving paragraphs, number the top score is 36, and there is and English concepts for the vocabulary( section of the yearbook is t A broad idea of what t The Department of Social students may have other o in color, which costs more C the dues covers includes y Services will also pay the obligations aside from senior e n t money. If the cost for the r diploma and case, $20 per u dues for any child under dues, which include book fees o student for a cap and gown, a yearbook wasn’t included, C their watch. and detention time. $65 yearbook, and $15 for class not all seniors would buy Ms. Rosa collecting “In most cases, if a “Library book fees are them,” said Sawyer. paid at the library, and school extras. Last year this money senior dues in student can afford to go to also covered the senior picnic Seniors must pay prom, they can afford to book fees are to be paid in the as well as the senior breakfast. their dues in full. They B2 cafeteria pay their dues,” said Sawyer. dean’s office with a check, cash “One reason you pay cannot be paid in portions, even Dues must be paid by or money order,” said House 12 dues is because after if a student is not planning to graduation rehearsal, which has secretary Mrs. Lynne Sharpe. graduation, you are able to keep attend an event. This is partly the student will not be able to yet to be determined, but is If paying with a check your cap and gown, which because there have been participate in graduation. They during the week of June 2. it must be written to “Attleboro wasn’t always the case in problems in the past where would not walk with their class, In 2007, the total High School.” The next session previous years,” said Mrs. students would say they would and in the end, they would not estimated cost of the senior for dues collection is the week Darbie Sawyer. not attend but then show up receive their diploma. class was $26,000 according to of May 19 – May 23, but it can Senior yearbooks are anyway. If a student is Sawyer. That included the be paid to the senior class included in dues. If they weren’t The ultimate result in financially incapable of senior class scholarship, class advisors at any time. they would actually cost more. not paying senior dues is that collecting the $100, they may gift, and money for the future New School Warm-ups for all Sports By: Karin Black Attention all athletes, are “I think the idea of worry though, you sick of paying for a new warm- having warm-ups for all the teams fundraising will up for every sport you participate is a great idea. We now won’t have help. The spring in? As of this spring or next fall, to pay more money each season to track team has most sports will be joining together buy a new warm-up,” said Jessica a l r e a d y to buy new warm-up outfits. Jeffery (10). f u n d r a i s e d As of right now, the There are about ten cookie dough athletic department does not know different types of warm-ups that sales in order to what sports will join in on this. have come into the athletic office. buy their warm- “We are trying to encourage all the The coaches will come together ups. teams to get them, but there are and select the top three they like. “ I some teams that need them more Then they will go to the athletes don’t really like than others,” said Athletic Director and let them decide which one they the idea of the Mark Houle. prefer. new warm-ups k c a “I think it is a wonderful “It’s a wonderful idea because I like the l B n idea that all sports will be getting i that Houle and the athletic idea of different r a new warm-ups. The kids will now department put together. The sports standing K all have something to wear to a athletes will not only have to pay out with their Previous warm-ups over the years meet,” said Girl’s Track Coach for many warm-ups but they will own look,” said Peter Lacasse. all look alike and represent their Hannah Quinn The idea of new warm- school with pride, and that’s what (12). ups was not brought on by one we as coaches all want,” said “We believe that the athletes are going against,” said blue, that’s not only team spirit person but by all the coaches who Football and Boy’s Track Coach warm-ups will help our athletes Houle. but school spirit,” said Deschenes. have spoken to Houle, suggesting Kevin Deschenes. form unity before a meet or game, “When teams get off the So here’s your chance that the athletic department The price range will be and it would make a good bus and all you can see is a sea of athletes – pick out the warm-up coordinate this. between $60 and $80. No need to impression on the other school the you want to represent AHS. 13 Edition 5 June 2008 Spring Cleaning By:: Amber Thomas After winter there are always two things on everyone’s mind — spending time outdoors and spring cleaning. At least, it is for those people who have a passion for organization. For many people, cleaning is one activity meant to be held off for as long as possible and consists of transferring one messy room to another. Here is a list of tips to help with that spring cleaning process. Keep to one room at a time – This way the progress is more easily noticeable and will help you keep going. Start with the trash – Acquire several trash bags and throw out anything that belongs in the garbage (i.e. papers, wrappers, old store receipts). Empty all drawers – Make piles on the floor. You may think it is easier to s a m o just riffle through the things you want to throw out, but in the end, the h T r drawer looks much cleaner if washed out and just necessary things are put e b m back in. It’s important to decide what you really need vs. what is extraneous. A Wash everything at the same time – It’s a lot easier to thoroughly scrub Custodians Mr. Antonio Coelho (left) and Ms. Suzana Rodrigues a room if all the curtains and sheets are in the laundry room. This way, you can clean under beds and wash things you would not normally see. The Stay on one task at a time – This is of grave importance because if you barer the room, the better. start cleaning out a closet and switch to washing walls, different cleaning Have a good supply of paper towels – Everyone goes about cleaning in their own way. appliances will be strewn throughout the house and by the end of the day, For myself, carpet cleaner is a preference but paper towels are a must. Some may think all you’ll just be shoving things back in closets and under beds. Entirely one needs are three or four for the table tops but in the end, mirrors, bureaus, shelves, clean an area before moving on.A place for everything and everything windows, doors, faucets, and even television screens will all need to be wiped down. I in its place – Throughout the holidays, people receive a lot of interesting suggest Bounty; even though they’re more expensive, they’re a smarter choice because presents, but do not have a place to put them. Spring cleaning is a great other cheaper brands tend to rip and often need to be piled together to even wipe up a time to work out the superior gifts from the ghastly and put them in specific ketchup drip. places. Vacuum last – Even though a floor is cleared, dust flying around will make vacuuming Open all the windows – For those people who are like me, a cleaning last two, three or four rounds. (Don’t forget underneath tables, chairs and couches!) urge hits on those nice spring days. Open the windows so the breeze and Swifer dust everything – If you don’t own one, buy one. These handy appliances are a smell of flowers will air out the house of mugginess, dust and cigarette must for dust-free houses. smoke. Smelling fresh and clean is almost as important as looking fresh Spring Fling – This rule applies to all the pack rats out there who never throw anything and clean. away. If you’re sick of seeing the clutter, take two trash bags a day and fill them up. By trash day, your house will look much cleaner and less messy. This is also good to do Cleaning may seem boring and tedious, but when the day is over, during the days leading up to spring cleaning. Not only will it leave more time for doing you’ll be glad you spent the time to get it done. Pick out a relaxing Saturday the things that are only done annually, but it will leave less stress when that Saturday and mentally prepare yourself, and of course, stock up on cleaning supplies morning arrives. and lots of paper towels. Good luck. Student Threatens AHS Last spring there was a threat made against By: Meghan Harvey Frederick assured the student body that “The the students and faculty at AHS. Shortly after the school discipline code would be followed.” threat, the student was apprehended and confessed to However, Downey, Ramos and Frederick addition to the two officers already in the school. making the threat. said that counseling is important in cases like this. We defined the nature of this threat, and we came The written threat said that the shooting was Ramos believes the student is not a threat to up with a plan.” to take place on Wed., March 12. Rumors were spread other schools. The student, who is a minor, cannot have about what was found, but Principal Donald Frederick Downey said, “I do think we need to take all his name released, though the student grapevine set out to put these rumors to rest. of these types of threats seriously. was humming. One rumor was that the threat was carved This kind into the boy’s bathroom stall’s wall on the second and of threat has not third floors. That wasn’t true. h a p p e n e d “It was written in ball point pen in the stall recently, but “Students are the and on the brick material in the bathrooms,” said threats do happen best defense from Fredrick. from time to time. these situations.” Another rumor was that there were bullets According in the sink, but Frederick said that was “absolutely to Ramos this isn’t -Prin. Frederick not true.” the first time threat Freshman Dean Brian Downey believes the of its kind. “Yes, a student was not serious about the threat, and he only couple of times last year, not as in depth though,” he did it to get attention. He also said this student “has said. the support of his family and is sincerely sorry.” Bomb threats have also happened a few times “We always take these things seriously,” said before but the last one occurred in 2006. Officer Robert Ramos. Students can help during and before The first precaution taken against this threat situations like this. was, “An assessment team got together and notified Frederick said, “Students are the best the police department, five police officers came in, in Shooting threat at AHS defense from these situations.” Finally, the long, cold One of the latest trends petite, short, average, or long very brightly colored Tees to winter is over and everyone this year is short sleeve to make it easy to find the pair make yourself stand out. can pack away their big sweatshirts and hoodies. Great that is right for you. These jeans Tees and jackets, pants and fur boots. places to find colorful, cute can be purchased at the Delia’s tanks of every color and style Spring is here so it time to sweatshirts are at Forever 21 or store located in the Emerald can be found at Wet Seal, on clean out those closets. at Aeropostale. These Square Mall or online at A l l p h Collage by Jen Moreau o t o s b Revealing Clothes? y K a y l a C a How Much Skin Is Too Much? s t r By: Jen Moreau o Models at the fashion show With the new spring It’s up to the fashions out, students are administrators to start enforcing show off after the show starting to push the limits. the rules. If someone comes to Skirts, short shorts, tank tops, school and goes a whole day Clothes Passion for Fashion and halter tops are items to keep without having a comment By: Kayla Castro people cool when the weather made, or being asked to fix their gets hot, but are they attire, they think it’s okay to do Like Tyra Banks, Taleesa Leary (12) Most fashions were modeled in pairs where each appropriate for school? it again. wanted to give everyone the chance to feel like model would split to each side of the runway to None of the rooms in Adam Plante (10) a supermodel for a night. strike a pose to the crowd and then strut AHS are air conditioned, except said, “A girl should be able to “My dream has always been to be backstage to change into their next outfit. the library, the deans’ offices wear what she wants. But if she America’s Next Top Model like Tyra Banks, and Younger models also participated in the and the nurse’s offices. So many is wearing revealing clothes she ever since I was a freshman, I’ve wanted to do show. Most of the younger models were siblings girls come in wearing what should expect to get a bad a school fashion show,” said Leary. of older models and other could be classified as beach reputation for it, especially if Last Feb. AHS experienced their first AHS students. attire. she can’t fit into them.” ever fashion show. Leary used the idea of a “I really loved it Who draws the line Patricia Martin (10) fashion show for her community project. All of when some of the models between dressing for the beach said, “The rules should apply to the money raised went towards the senior class added their own flavor to and dressing for school. The everyone. There shouldn’t be and all donated clothing items by those attending it,” said Leary. school administrators have the any discrimination if a girl is were donated to a local charity. She added, “The final word. heavier, taller, curvier, or After receiving permission from models were fierce, as The AHS student thinner than someone else. The Assistant Principal Mr. Richard Reynolds, Leary they would say in the real handbook states, “Wearing the lengths of shorts and skirts, and immediately began to work on making sign-up Matching girls fashion world.” following articles is considered bust lines of shirts should be the forms, posters, and calling stores and people to Even after a distracting to the educational same for every girl no matter help with the show. couple of falls and trips off the runway, the show process and will not be what size.” Teacher, Ms. Rebecca Richard was her continued and the models, along with Leary, permitted in school during the A student should know backbone in this project, but Leary said that if continued to present their fashions to fun and school day: coats, jackets, hats, the limits of what is acceptable anyone asked Richard a question about the entertaining songs that pumped up the audience. outerwear, bandanas, and for school, but with no show, she sent them straight to her. “I was more than happy about the hoods. Short revealing tops reinforcements it is obvious that “I’m stubborn, so I like to do results,” said Leary after the show. (including but not limited to these limits will be pushed everything on my own,” she said. “Getting “I dreamed about the show every night tank tops, muscle shirts, farther and farther as the stores to donate clothes was the hardest part. A because I couldn’t believe I put this event camisole tops), bare midriffs weather gets warmer. lot of stores said they would, but when it came together and my fellow classmates volunteered and short shorts are deemed Journalism teacher time for me to go pick up the actual clothing their time to help me. I loved the whole event,” inappropriate attire which is Ms. Adeline Bee said, items they didn’t.” DEB, Kmart, and d.e.m.o. she continued. disruptive to the educational “Reinforcements are not strong lent clothing items for Leary to use in her fashion The night ended with a formal wear process.” enough. Every teacher should show. The walk, where every model wore formal wear Every once in a while be able to say ‘Your outfit is themes of the either provided by themselves or DEB store. an administrator will pull a girl inappropriate, please go to the s h o w Girls formally walked in heels and evening aside and ask her to zip up her office,’ but what really happens consisted of gowns as boys had the chance to show off their sweatshirt or not to wear those is if a girl is wearing a low cut new wear, flare in suits and ties. short shorts to school again. shirt, sometimes male teachers teen fashion The models raised their energy level Then again girls continue to feel uncomfortable because and formal at the end of the show by dancing on stage for show up in tiny shorts that they have to avoid looking and wear. the crowd who applauded them and Leary for reveal their entire legs, and they just want to walk away. “I’m all their hard work, modeling and spontaneous shirts that look like they have Most students I have heard from so happy performances. been taken from a rap music say it is not only annoying but everyone’s Models Although Leary wished she could go video set. aggravating to see a girl falling supporting back and change the date of the show so that In middle school, the out of her shirt, or a guy with me,” said more classmates could have supported her event, rule was if a girl put her arms his underwear halfway Leary, who hoped that her turnout would be she was happy with the result and for all the straight down along her sides exposed.” what she envisioned. families who came out to watch. the skirt or shorts had to be at Math teacher Mr. Leary hoped many people would be “My dream is to become America’s least to her finger tips. Derek Brooks agreed with Ms. attending her fashion show, watching her “ladies Next Top Shortest Model,” said Leary, “I am There is a big Bee and said, “There is not and fellas” rock her “ghetto fashions.” too short to be a real model, so if putting together difference between girls who enough reinforcement. The The night of the fashion show the fashion shows for everyone of every shape and look cute in skirts and girls who rules leave too much for auditorium was filled with lights, fog, loud size is the only look risqué. interpretation. Every teacher music and a large runway. Many family way I can When skirts and shorts has the authority to tell someone members and friends of models were there participate in are too short, it’s usually not the if they are dressed supporting Leary’s show and cause. modeling, then, only issue. Shirts that show inappropriately. I have never The night opened with a song by Pastor yes, I would run complete and full cleavage had to tell someone if their Jewel from Fruit of the Spirit Church and then a second annual should not be seen in the outfit is revealing because the “near wear” portion of the show began. fashion show, hallway. usually the deans get to them “My DJ has it popping and filled the with love and joy. Now every girl first. Bottom line – if the outfit models and myself with energy,” said Leary. “Fashion doesn’t need to come to school is distracting to the learning Each model who strutted down the is in a turtle neck, but there should environment, it should not be runway used their own flavor and personality my Mario Andre’s be limitations. worn.” to express their outfit and their personal style. passion.” Favorite Outfit Spring Fashion continued from previous page can wear with any plain T-shirt or tank top. Bermudas and shorts ranging shoppers can find designer dress up any denim shorts or For handbags, Target h t t p from $29.95-$40. For people : brands like Baby Phat, skirt. has an amazing selection. They / / w w who just like plain denim jeans American Eagle, and Ralph What is spring have everything ranging from w . a e American Eagle also sells Lauren for much cheaper prices without those flip-flops? Old bright to metallic to stripes and . c o m denim shorts prices ranging then at the stores in the mall. Navy sells every bright color of everything is affordable from from $29.95-$35.50. When it comes to flip-flops to match every outfit $9.99 and up. Awesome places to get finding dressy and casual tops for two for $5. This spring be sure to name brand clothes and Charlotte Russe is a great place. They also have cute be bright and bold and enjoy the Plaid American accessories for cheap prices are There are halter tops, tube tops, flats, some with patterns and warm weather in fashion, TJ Max and AJ Wright. Barging and unique tank tops that can some just plain, which people comfortable clothes. Eagle shorts 15 Edition 5 June 2008 Entertainment Someone Like You By: Jessica Jeffery Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen, > . . . e released in 1998, is a k i l - e story about two best n o e friends named Halley m o s / 3 and Scarlett. Their 0 / 7 0 friendship is put to the 0 2 / m test in just one summer o c . t o when they need each p s g k c o l a l other the most. b . B y r n e i During the l r o a o f K summer of Halley and k o o b Senior project portfolios Scarlett’s sixteenth < birthdays, their lives changed forever. Someone Like You Cover Senior Project Halley, away at camp, By: Karin Black received a phone call With senior year to this class, picking a topic to “It’s a fun class, but from Scarlett that caused her acts, but Halley doesn’t care, approaching, juniors are write a paper on and putting it’s a lot more work than other to leave camp immediately. since she knows that this love wondering what classes to take. together a project based on that classes. You just have to stay Scarlett was in need of is real. With one year left and making topic. focused or you’ll fall behind,” comfort from her best friend Halley becomes the the way down the home stretch, Even though you are said Sam Thomas (12). because her boyfriend had teenager she never thought she choose your classes wisely. given the whole semester to One thing that made been killed in a motorcycle would be, by skipping school One perk of being a work on these two things, don’t students nervous this year was accident. and disobeying her parents’ senior is that there’s really no think that it’s an easy way out. the hour long presentation to Scarlett not only had rules, because she has fallen “official” history class to take. This class takes up some time, summarize the project. Each to deal with losing her head-over-heals for Macon. Senior Project is a class that not only in school but outside. student picks a night, and boyfriend, but she also Both teenagers find will count for five history While preparing the within 60 minutes, presents realizes she is carrying his themselves looking for solace credits. Taught by Ms. Donna project, there are little things their project to a panel of three baby. She does not want to tell and happiness to overcome Shirman, it’s a class that is you have to hand in to show people. Two from the her mother and refuses an these obstacles. worth one semester of your good progress. Shirman has a student’s choice and than a abortion. Someone Like You, senior year. weekly conference with each faculty member, like the Halley and Scarlett published by Penguin Group “The class gives you student so she knows work is principal or assistant spend the summer hiding (USA), has been rated five out a chance to rely on yourself getting done and for any principal. Scarlett’s pregnancy, but with of five stars by Amazon.com rather than others, and I really questions the students have. As long as each school beginning, they knew and is certainly worth reading enjoyed taking the class,” said Each week, every student stays on task people were going to find out. because it is a story that could Tony Vincent (12). student writes out a journal to throughout the semester, there Halley spends time happen to any teenager at any Unlike all the other express the feelings or should be no problem with the comforting her best friend, time. It can be found at Borders classes, this class is based on problems they are having with presentation. while she starts to fall in love and online at Borders independent work. The teacher their project. Along with Consider taking with Scarlett’s first boyfriend, you are vegan or just > / y k 27 Dresses, a s way to please George, and will her lonely and betrayed. a pizza lover, Nice v o k n romantic comedy staring do absolutely anything for him Frustrated with Slice located at 267 i m d / Katherine Heigl (Grey’s George’s lack of Thayer St. in s o t o Anatomy, Knocked Up), is Providence, RI is the h acknowledgment, Jane p / m certainly a movie that will perfect place to fill o feels she may never get the c . r k not only engage viewers in your hunger. It c chance to be a bride. i l f / / a wonderful love story, but : Meanwhile Kevin offers a fun, artsy p t t h keep them laughing at the (James Marsden), a and friendly < same time. The film, journalist for a wedding atmosphere with Two guys at the Nice released in theaters last Jan., column, is interested in side walk dining, Slice counter received a rating of four Jane’s story and begins to friendly workers and stars. investigate her and her amazing pizza. Throughout this twenty-seven dresses, Their vegan pizza Nice Slice is open charming and humorous ultimately with the selection is unique, popular and until 2 a.m., which is great for film, director Anne Fletcher intention to write a extremely delicious. Choices those last night cravings. tells the story of Jane, a breakthrough newspaper range from spinach, tomato Along with convenient typical young woman who article to further his career. pesto, to barbeque. Meat closing hours, the pizza parlor has always been a When Jane meets selections from pepperoni to is suitably located near trendy bridesmaid and never a Kevin, she is immediately chicken are also available for shops, a theater and numerous bride. turned off by his annoying non-vegans. cafes, and only five minutes Over the years and and nosey attitude and Their pizza has a tasty from the Providence Place the numerous weddings wants nothing to do with sauce and a thin crust that is Mall. Jane has been a part of, she Fresh Catch Restaurant 0 1 / i r By: Kevin Najera b m e h Have you tried fresh; it was with mixed portion sizes. Our server was c s / u a seafood? Fresh Catch vegetables and rice. The really friendly and (Andrea), . m o c Restaurant and Sushi Bar is a quantity was worth the price. was really knowledgeable . e g a good place to go with family The server (Pamela) was about the menu. The e h t . s or friends. The restaurant perfect,” said Roger Bogosh, a restaurant was nice, clean, g o l b / / opened Nov. 23 and is located resident of Attleboro. comfortable and very homey. : p t t h at 88 Union St. in Attleboro. I highly recommend the < The restaurant is open daily Decadence Chocolate Picture of D’Leh and a mammoth at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays Lover’s Dream because at 12 p.m. it was delicious,” said 10000 B.C. Hits 2008 The owner of the another resident of By: Kristi Pedro restaurant, Bill Sarro Jr., Attleboro, Liz Rose. went to Bishop Feehan A t t l e b o r o On March 7, 2008 the were predicted years before are High School, graduated resident John John, said, journey back into prehistoric finally coming true and the one from Hesser College in “I had sushi and it was times began with the movie to bring down the evil empire 1994, and then went very good, the 10000 B.C. Roland Emmerich, just might be an ordinary tribe straight into business. presentation was very who directed hits such as The hunter: D’Leh. “I ran the business spectacular. We’ll come Day After Tomorrow and This ongoing for eight years and then I back.” Independence Day, has once adventure of a man’s ambition a r e again produced a film full of to free his people has the bought the business six j Everyone who a N intense action and drama, audience hooked right at the years ago and that’s how I n has come to the i v e keeping viewers on the edge of start of the movie, all the way actually started owning,” K restaurant has said that said Sarro. Fresh Catch everything was perfect their seats. till the end. 10000 B.C. is a D’Leh, played by daring, bold movie full of action “The reason I Restaurant sign and the food was great. opened a new restaurant in L a u r e n Steven Strait, is a young, brave that will pump up the viewer’s Attleboro was because Jim Bambera, resident of mammoth hunter who is adrenaline for the full 109 Freidman, the landlord, called “I try something Attleboro, and previous AHS determined to marry his love, minutes. me on the telephone and asked different every time I come and student, is now working in the Evolet (played by Camilla The special effects in me if I was interested in it’s always good. The food is restaurant. She said she loves Belle). 10000 B.C. where outstanding expanding into Attleboro. I good in all the restaurants; it is the friendly atmosphere and When evil warlords and pulled viewers right into the said I would love to have the clean and the location is the quality of the food. She from a far away land come and battles and voyage of the tribes. opportunity to come to a great convenient,” said Sue also said it is a great place to invade D’Leh’s village, The prehistoric predators were city that is revitalizing their Gammons, another resident of work. capturing many people from the captured realistically, creating downtown area. Attleboro. “I think it is a new tribe including Evolet, he sets a fear in the audience just by I thought it was an Jennifer Mayers, addition to Attleboro because off on one brutal long journey watching the hunters struggle honor for him to call me and resident of Attleboro, said the we don’t have many to save his people and the love against these indescribable wild ask me if I was interested in food was great and for the restaurants. I hated seafood of his life. beasts. his building. He heard that I prices you get a lot of food. She before, but since I work here I D’Leh builds up an 10000 B.C. was have a good reputation as a said all the food they have there love it,” said waitress Aimee army from tribes all around and number one in the box office its good businessman; that’s the is good for the family. Sousa. leads them across the dangerous opening weekend and brought reason he called. He wanted a Meg Sherback, Nuria Amaya who deserts and through the in approximately $35.7 million. reputable person here in his another Attleboro resident said, also works in the restaurant treacherous jungles to fight When going to see building. That said a lot,” said “The food was very good; I was said she likes the job and the against the overpowering 10000 B.C, be ready to travel Sarro. impressed. The portions and the people who come in. She also warlords they call “four legged back into a time before Citizens from prices were good. For likes the food, adding, that demons.” technology, a time when beast Attleboro enjoy the new appetizers we had calamari and they are a team. On this fierce journey, roamed the Earth, and tribes restaurant and its variety of it was very good. I think Waitress Glenda D’Leh and his army fight to believed in mythical powers, seafood. Attleboro needs a place like this Enriquez said, “I love to work survive against prehistoric prophesies and gods. “I had the Grilled because it’s a nice place and is here because the food is good predators and staggering Go see 10000 B.C. Ahi Tuna Steak and I like how not too expensive.” and it is close to where I live.” weather conditions that existed playing in theaters now. It’s sure fresh it tastes. The texture of “I thought the food thousands of years ago. During to be an experience unlike any the tuna was a sign of being was delicious and had good this expedition, prophesies that other action movie seen before. Order Up Crazy for The Kooks By: Samantha Jacobson By: Courtney Cotter Zombies, reanimated be useful; cutting off heads can When it comes to a instrument uproar of sound, this Filled with a soulful corpses, are also known as the be fun. band that knows music, The song shows what The Kooks are vibe, the bass and lead guitar living dead. Many people don’t Just to clarify, Kooks have got it down. They all about. of The Kooks’ gives their believe in them, but here is a zombies are not vampires or hail from Brighton, music a reggae feel. detailed guide just in case you mummies, and zombies are England but are Specializing in groove see a flesh eating monster most definitely not your receiving praise from rock, they’re sure to walking around your local grandmother Phillis lying on all over the world. supermarket. the couch half awake drooling / make people throw on m > First and foremost, get o and making groaning noises. 4 P l a y i n g c . 7 their dancing shoes. e 5 5 m to higher ground. If you are in > / 6 / everything from indie- u l The Kooks’ first m h 5 s o o 1 / e v c a high-up secured area, no flesh l . s e f pop to blues, their r r o - album was released in i t t t u s o a p e k . h eaters can eat you. Well unless - e captivating songs will p w s / 2006 and is titled e e s g w i . k of course, it’s not secure. In that b w o w catch the attention of / m o / Inside In/Inside Out. It : w o k p z e t w case, you’re doomed. / t / h s / t any listener. The band h : contains 14 tracks, e r p < t u t Continuing from t h is signed to c including radio hits i < Astralwerks Records, The Kooks’ band photo “Naïve” and “She number one you need a secure p along with The Moves In Her Own area. This will protect you from You Could Be Next! Chemical Brothers Way.” the monsters that wait at your and VHS Or Beta. Their songs focus on Their new album front door. Zombies are undead, smelly, The Kooks consists many popular issues that people Konk, containing 12 tracks, is It’s time to strengthen rotting corpses seeking your of Luke Pritchard on lead experience everyday. They’ll due to be released from Virgin your army by obtaining brain. vocals and guitar, Hugh Harris gladly sing lyrics that express Records in April and was weapons. Guns are great but Use this guide to help on lead guitar, Max Rafferty emotions about everything from recorded in north London over ammunition is needed. Stock up you survive those undead. Also on bass, and drummer Paul riding the bus to bedroom a six week period. on several types of guns like just in case a zombie outbreak Garred. mishaps and teenage romance. Gaining inspiration machine guns, sniper rifles and is eminent, rush to your local The Kooks’ debut An example of this is from all time periods, the close hand weapons like a Blockbuster and rent a copy of single “Eddie’s Gun” is just in the song “Seaside,” when Kooks have a timeless sound. katana. Best way to kill a Dead Rising, rated M for one song that shows their Pritchard sings, “But I’m just Their first album sold around zombie…boom. Headshot. Use Mature, for XBox 360 and fantastic talent and laid back trying to love you, in any kind two million copies world your gun to shoot zombies’ prepare yourself for when the vibe. Starting off with heavy of way/But I find it hard to love wide. Konk is sure to please heads; it’s the most effective dead walk the earth and invade drums and ending in a four you girl, when you’re far away.” the ears of all who listen. method. Using swords can also a mall where you are trapped. 17 Edition 5 June 2008 Queen of Babble Digivolution Fire & Ice By: Tori Sargent By: Kayla Castro By: Samantha Jacobson In the England to book Queen of France under With sizzling food and / m cool cooking, Fire & Ice Babble by Meg o the English c Pokémon vs. Digimon cute and simple, with barely any . a l / o t / i provides a modern, trendy and i Cabot, the : Channel to see h p is a battle that has been raging y detail. The show caught t n t a h h unique atmosphere that attracts main character t < Shari and e in the United States since 1999. b children’s attention and had an . w families and people of all ages. Lizzie Nichols w S h a r i ’ s Digimon originated with a toy American feel. With cute w Fire & Ice’s nearest called a “Digital Monster,” monsters everyone could love, is struggling b o y f r i e n d , location is 48 Providence Place which acted as an electronic pet it was no wonder it was popular. with what most Chaz. While in Providence, RI, right outside and came out in 1997 in the Digimon was detailed and lived teen girls deal riding the train Providence Place. Its exterior is United States. The Pokémon in Japan while Pokémon was in with every day she meets a guy immediately spotted for its one television show came out in a made-up world. — not being named Jean- of a kind appearance. 1998 in the United States and “I liked Pokémon able to keep a Luc de Villeis An improvisational Digimon was introduced the more because it was more secret. and tells him all grilled meal is guaranteed to be following year. popular. So maybe if Digimon I t her secrets. She enjoyable with its dozens of This battle has was more popular I would’ve starts off with thinks this guy choices of meats, seafood, subsided and the winner is clear. liked it. Digimon wasn’t as Lizzie going to is just a stranger Queen of Babble vegetables, and pasta that are successful probably because it the airport to on the train but stocked and re-stocked still had the Japanese feel,” said meet her long book cover she later finds throughout the entire day. > d i s t a n c e out that isn’t the / Connolly. m o c boyfriend Andrew, who is from case. In fact, she eventually . “Digimon seems e r a London. He is handsome, finds out he knew who she was. h s better. Pokémon has way too m o charming and too good to be Luke, now Jean-Luc, o many continuations and even z . h a true. Lizzie eventually figures ends up being the son of the t movies out, while Digimon isn’t e e h out the boy she thought she man who owns the mansion c as much of a sell-out. Pokémon k c a l “loved” was someone she where Lizzie will be staying b . was more successful because w barely knew. with Shari. She is embarrassed w of all the games and continuous w / / : Lizzie had been in because she shared secrets with p t movies and seasons they t > h college majoring in fashion, but him. m < created. They tried to attract the o c . she needed to write a thesis to Lizzie falls head over e c Got a dictionary public more,” said Sarah i - e r graduate. She doesn’t tell her heals for Luke in a matter of i f handy? Destefano (9). . w roommate and best friend Shari two days. She comes to w Pokémon not only hit w hard with its television show, that she can’t graduate without discover Luke is already < Through the years Digimon has but also with merchandise. her thesis, even though she is romantically involved with Fire & Ice barely been any competition. There is everything from planning on renting an Dominique, a classy girl who resturaunt Pokémon continues to put out clothing to toys. Though apartment in New York with acts as if she just walked out of A wide range of meat new seasons like Season Seven Digimon had the same, they her. a magazine. related and meat substitution while Digimon has only five. were still less profitable. She knows Lizzie Then Lizzie opens her choices include sirloin, chicken Pokémon is the established the The characters of can’t afford the apartment by big mouth to Luke’s mother breast, turkey, hamburger, winner and crowned champ. Pokémon repeat their name, or herself, but still flies to Europe about him attending school to shrimp, scallops, salmon, However, though new fragments of their name as a to meet up with Andrew. After be a doctor, which no one was calamari, tofu, and more. Pasta seasons are produced, some language, while Digimon speak only being there two hours she supposed to know. She gets and vegetables come in a large fans haven’t adapted to the English. Digimon characters realizes she is in way over her herself and Luke in a lot of selection that is sure to include changes within the show itself. were more friends whereas head. trouble. everybody’s favorites. “I don’t watch the new Pokémon characters were pets. She’s stuck living in This book has many Once visitors grab a seasons. After the first season The differences between the Andrew’s parent’s house alone twists and turns as Cabot keeps bowl they are allowed to fill it everything really changed. The two are huge and outnumber the because Andrew works all day. the reader interested without the with any of the buffet’s choices voices were different and the similarities. After only two days Lizzie story dragging. The ending is of foods and then choose from storylines began to repeat. I The war has long since decides to end the relationship surprising and throws the reader Fire & Ice’s large selection of never really paid attention after been over with Pokémon with him and visit her friend off. sauces. Season One,” said Felicia ranking high on the viewers’ Shari in France, who is there This book is the first Watching the Connolly (10). lists. One thing is clear; helping her boyfriend cater a of Cabot’s Queen of Babble entertaining chefs cook each Why is Pokémon more Pokémon dominates the anime few events. series. The next book in the meal on the outsized center grill popular? The monsters were world in the United States. She gets on the train to series is Queen of Babble in the through the Chunnel from Big City. is relaxing, fun and an extraordinary experience for everyone. Fire & Ice keeps their Charlie Bartlett illegal exchanges start out as a Although the film hip music playing throughout By: Cassandra Baker profitable ploy for popularity, sheds humorous light on serious the night to ensure an even more Charlie, living in but after an acquaintance moments such as a piano- pleasurable time. a home torn by overdoses on pills that Charlie playing and streaking Charlie Once meals are an imprisoned provided him with, he changes hopped up on Ritalin, it is grilled, guests sit down and father and his tactics. Charlie announces executed in such a way that any > enjoy their food. Fire & Ice also m o d e p r e s s e d c he will no longer be selling teenager who has attended high . s has a large salad bar, which can r e t mother, strives drugs but that he will still be t school will be able to relate to a be visited at any time. m p for popularity in available for anyone who wants and appreciate the humor. o p For hungry visitors, go . w the new public to talk. The movie takes w up again — because for just w < school he enters To Charlie’s surprise, sudden and dark twists with $16.99 for dinner, at after being his classmates are still eager for intense and emotional scenes Providence’s Fire & Ice Charlie Bartlett, during a kicked out of his guidance. “When he listens, including a suicide attempt and location the fun doesn’t stop session with his therapist. every private everybody talks.” The odd, new jarring alcohol abuse. Finally until the tummy decides it’s school he has guy at school is suddenly faced with a challenge that he time to. attended. After idolized by the whole student can’t fix, Charlie realizes that Fire & Ice is open for Charlie Bartlett, passing around 90 pills of body as a god. So great is he is “just a stupid kid.” Charlie dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Mon. played by Anton Yelchin, dons Ritalin at a school dance, Charlie’s popularity that it even helps his classmates realize that to Thur., 4 to 11 p.m. Fri. to Sat., the eye-catching phrase Charlie gets his wish. Suddenly threatens the authority of the they never needed him to better and 3 to 10 p.m. on Sundays. “People like you are the reason he is the guy everybody wants principal and superintendent of their lives, and that the power Unlimited lunch is people like me need to meet. his high school. to succeed was always there available for $9.95 from 11:30 medication” on his t-shirt Setting up a makeshift With the fresh, young inside them. to 4 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Be sure during a session with his office in the boy’s bathroom, talent of actors Anton Yelchin Directed by Jon Poll, to check out Sunday brunch therapist. Dealing with intense Charlie converses between and Kat Dennings starring on the dramatic comedy runs 97 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for issues like suicide, bullying, stalls with teenagers from all the same screen with such minutes. A blend between $14.95. alcoholism, sexual orientation, cliques of the high school. He veterans as Robert Downey Jr. motivational, uplifting, For information, and complex parent-child and his “patients” discuss and Hope Davis, a unique hilarious, and intense, Charlie menus, or various pricing visit relationships, the troubled everything from dating to dynamic is created between the Bartlett is just what the therapist The type of movie that o / 7 8 m 5 / 1 6 High School’s prom 5 friends must escape from m gives an insight on a father- 4 2 o 0 > c 6 7 . 8 _ 9 o t / daughter relationship. When was supposed to be 9 her past. o h o 4 t h g 7 i o a 1 n y h the best night for the The movie is . = children are at a young age they p s m / d e o I 2 i r e 4 v p class of 2008, g rated PG-13 and is 88 / 3 are very attached to their o a 2 m m 2 m / o I / 9 : c especially for Donna ? minutes long. I thought . parents, if not both, then at least 9 p s o l t 0 l t g i 8 h t n 1 Kepple (Brittany s this movie was a decent < a one. s d o t n o a Snow). After f thriller and would rate it h Raven Symone, plays . p Cover of the movie w e i w Melanie the Chief of Police surviving the v an eight out of ten because w o / / m College Road Trip : p horrible tragedy of t it had you on the edge of James Porter’s 17 year old t h daughter. She wants to go to noticing that the people they her family being < your seat. If it wasn’t for Georgetown University in grew up with mean so much to brutally murdered by A scene in Prom Night the intense music in this Washington D.C. However, her them. This movie could be her obsessive teacher movie it wouldn’t have father has other plans regarding portrayed as a bit cliché due to Mr. Fenton that scary movie feel to it. his daughter’s education and the plot being seen millions of (Jonathan Schaech), Donna is fantastic, until the FBI show up It’s definitely teen wishes her to go to times in an endless array of finally recovering and enjoying and evacuate the building. No oriented because of the prom Northwestern University in movies, but the film’s message her last year of high school. one knows what is going on and high school setting. Prom Chicago. teaches viewers a daily life With her friends and until they hear the FBI is night is soon to be released on In an attempt to lesson; to respect your elders her boyfriend beside her searching for Donna. DVD. resolve their disagreement, the and enjoy life as it comes. two embark on a road trip. Proving to parents that Melanie’s overprotective father it’s possible to make your own Vantage Point uses this trip to try to convince decisions, such as picking a By: Ashley Zimmerman his daughter to choose the right college, can be difficult, but in college. Along the way, she the end, if parents agree with the Eight different points Ashton, played by William Hurt, The film begins to realizes how attached she is to final decisions, it’s the best of view from eight strangers is attending a global war on rewind and the viewer her father. feeling in the world for a help to uncover the one truth once again sees the same The Chief played by teenager. Choosing which behind 2008’s action-packed scene, tons of people Martin Lawrence discovers he college to attend can be the thriller, Vantage Point. gathered in a small can’t treat Symone like a little most exciting and thrilling time Directed by Pete Travis, square in Spain waiting girl forever. She is growing up of your life. Vantage Point hit theaters on for the president to make and he can no longer be by her College Road Trip is February 22, 2008. The his speech. Almost the side every moment. a fun movie to watch with the following weekend Vantage entire movie is the same This movie showed a family or a great way to spend Point was number one in the 20 minutes of footage great sense of reality. There box office. > rewound and seen from time with a daughter or son. g p j . The movie opens in t eight different views, comes a time in a teenager’s life This movie is currently out in n i o Spain, where President p where they move out and start theaters; don’t wait to go see it. _ focusing on a new e g a t character each time. n a v / s Each of the r fresh herb mix, and featuring e t Taste of Paris in Providence s o eight characters p grilled prime-cut steak / 8 By: Joseph Lazzerini 0 witnesses a different 0 2 complemented with a secret / m piece of the puzzle. All of o c . herb and butter sauce. Enjoy s d the secrets and lies soon r a French foods and w a double serving of steak and a catch up with the p m i is very well known frites. Sushi and a vegetarian . characters, ultimately w w w revealing the truth of for its classy entrée are always available. < who shot the president. atmosphere. After dinner, enjoy a Cover of the movie At times the This French selection of fine cheeses and i n scenes are a bit shaky i r Vantage Point e bistro will feature z homemade desserts a la carte. z and hard to follow. So a L h monthly art Specialty coffees, green and much is happening at p e s o J exhibits of original black teas, as well as a once that it can be terror summit. As President Exterior of Chez-Ben paintings and selection of herbal teas are difficult to follow. Thankfully, photography from always available. For those 21 Ashton is about to take the stage the same footage is replayed Fahrenheit gun shots come from an open over and over, and everything local artists and art and older there is a full bar, window and leave the president eventually becomes clearer. changes monthly. which includes a wide selection wounded on the floor. Panic When the chaos Chez-Ben Fahrenheit For those wives and of beers and wines. Prices vary, immediately breaks out, and begins, the movie becomes very is Rhode Island’s first premier girlfriends who find it difficult but are very affordable for both chaos takes place. loud. Everyone is running restaurant for sports, dancing, to get their significant other dinner and drinks. Prices range Previous to the around and there is screaming live Jazz and R & B. It brings away from the television, this from $6.99-$21.99. shooting, viewers learn that coming from every direction. At Thomas Barnes, a secret service to Providence innovative bistro has a 54" television They open daily at 5 some spots it becomes difficult agent played by Dennis Quaid, to hear what the characters are French cuisine, live music, available, so both can have an p.m. for dinner and close at 10 has been shot after saving the saying, which leaves room for Monday night football, and enjoyable evening. They offer o’clock Sunday through president’s life six months prior, confusion. fine art. Monday night drink and dinner Thursday it is open until 1 a.m. during another assignation Vantage Point was a Owner Ben Weiss specials, especially for football for dancing. A late night pub attempt. great film and I would modeled his new restaurant games. menu is served until 2 a.m. on Quaid plays his role recommend it to anyone who after four well-known Entertainment will Fridays and Saturdays. There is successfully. Every scene he is loves action films. There is not a part of has the audience on the a boring moment during the European restaurants located in consist of both live and no cover charge for the edge of their seats. His task of entire film; every second of the London, Paris, Venice, and recorded Jazz, blues, reggae, entertainment. “So come and playing a shaken up, recovering movie’s 90 minute runtime is Amsterdam. “This will be the and a variety of other dance eat…drink…enjoy,” said secret service agent is packed with exhilarating first of its kind in Rhode Island, contemporary music. Weiss. believable. Quaid hits all angles scenes. not to mention the U.S. My The Prix Fixe menu Chez-Ben Fahrenheit of his character from start to There are many more goal with this restaurant is to includes: a lightly dressed salad is located at 345 South Water finish. mysteries left to uncover in this provide a convivial atmosphere with walnuts (optional) and the Street in Providence, R.I. Shortly after the gun riveting and edge of your seat shots are heard, bombs explode film. It captivates the audience’s with good food and wine, in a house vinaigrette, accompanied Reservations are welcome and outside in the square, which attention the moment the first creative and artistic by hand-cut pommes de terre can be made after 4 p.m. or call only adds to the chaos. No one scene opens. Unravel the environment,” said Weiss. frites (French fries) lightly (401) 521-7722. The website is seems to have any idea what is remaining mysteries first hand, This R.I. Bistro cooked in peanut oil and < w w w . c h e z b e n - going on, and are shocked and by watching Vantage Point serves American as well as seasoned with the Chez-Ben fahrenheit.com>. taken by surprise. before it leaves local theaters. 19 Edition 5 June 2008 Atonement Fat Chance By: Paige Fontes By: Hillary Dias Journey back to 1935, Fat Chance by Leslea with Nancy Pratt, the most Newman is a book about a popular and skinniest girl in where an epic love story fills > m t thirteen year old girl named Judi h school. . the hearts of audiences of all s t n Liebowitz who has an extreme e Judi then finds out ages. d u / t t > s n problem with her weight. Judi s Nancy’s secret to becoming & e Atonement, directed h / 1 m s = e weighs 129 pounds and thinks g skinny — the disgusting eating p n by award winner Joe Wright, o l o o t b p / a . o / she is the fattest girl on the . disorder called bulimia. Nancy . n brings to life a beautiful story / m s / & u s . m e planet. “I’m not too sure how shows Judi how to lose weight y o about two lovers who never r n c o . . l s 2 = e to describe myself, but pale and 1 her way, and Judi starts to e o have the chance to be together. k t z . i a e s c m dumpy-looking are two words become obsessive about her e & The film is broken o e t 8 r n = g . e e that come to my mind.” looks. t t w down into three segments, g o a w r p . ? Judi’s teacher gives w This turns into a w p covering three different < w h p w . her class an assignment to write nightmare when Judi’s problem / y periods of the characters’ / r : e p l t l Fat Chance book t in a journal to keep their most isn’t a typical eighth-grade a lifetime. The movie begins on h g < secret thoughts and dreams. cover issue; it’s a life or death a hot summer day, as a wealthy Atonement movie English family prepares for a Judi’s thoughts and dreams are situation. dinner party. poster to lose weight. “If I was thin, dear Thirteen year old Judi wants to be the mom starts to find her dinner Diary, none of this would ever Brioney Tallis, the main sending him to jail for the next thinnest girl in school and stuffed in the trash every night. have happened.” character and also the narrator, five years. become Mrs. Richard Weiss, Later on, Judi finds Throughout this book is played by Saoirse Ronan. The movie then fast where Richard Weiss is only the out that her best friend Monica there are many ups and downs She a young aspiring writer forwards to three years later dreamiest boy in school. is secretly dating her dream boy. and continued drama between who is very serious about her and shows a disgruntled Judi’s first idea of Monica and Judi end up not Judi and her weight problem. work. Brioney is secretly in Robbie serving the rest of his trying to lose weight is to starve speaking to each other, which This book can be purchased at love with her family’s jail time as a soldier in World herself. This plan fails when her leads Judi to become friends Borders book store for $5.99. groundskeeper Robbie, played War II. Cecilia has disowned her by James McAvoy, but realizes family and wealthy lifestyle to Meet the Browns read. Soon after, Brenda and the that he is, in fact, in love with become a nurse, after Brioney By: Farial Aziz children are off to rural Georgia. her older sister Cecilia, played sent Robbie to jail. The lovers Are you looking to When she arrives, she is greeted by her uncles LB by Keira Knightley. had not seen each other since watch a romantic comedy film? > g p j (Frankie Faison) and Leroy . Cecilia and Robbie the night they were viciously Meet the Browns is a family film s n Brown (David Mann) as well as w finally express their love for torn apart, but find they still full of quirky characters, that o r b her aunts Sarah (Margaret _ each right before the dinner love each other. shows the real importance of e h t _ Avery) and Vera (Jenifer Lewis). t party starts, but are caught by Brioney continues her family. e e m She also meets a / Brioney as they move their life as a writer and nurse, but is The Browns live, love s e g sexual relationship to the next living with the guilt of sending and learn about life as they go handsome basketball scout a m i named Harry, played by Rick / level. Dinner quickly becomes Robbie to jail. She lives her life through the experiences of day- m o c . in atonement, and longs to be to-day living. Drama and Fox. Harry tells her that her son s very awkward among the three w e Michael (Lance Gross), who n forgiven by her sister. comedy are both mixed into one k characters, but only becomes c a l story, director Tyler Perry loves basketball, is good b worse when Cecilia and This powerful love < Brioney’s twin cousins are story was nominated for seven A struggling, single enough to turn professional. Meet the Browns Brenda, however, is determined missing in action. Academy Awards and won Best working mom, Brenda, who is poster During the search, Picture for 2007. The movie is played by Angela Bassett, is Michael will get his education. one of the party members is based off the award winning trying to keep her family of She also worries that things raped, and Brioney falsely book, and both are available at three children together. One seem too good to be true. There often comes a accuses Robbie, immediately any movie or book store. day, she arrives at work on Throughout this phase in every human’s life payday to find the factory shut movie Brenda learns that family where their days are heading in All You Need is Across the Universe down and relocated to Mexico. member’s trust is a necessity for the wrong direction and By: Kayla Castro Also arriving by any relationship. It’s important nothing can to stop it. One must chance at the same moment in to take care of one another and accept what is happening. Director Julie time, is a letter and bus tickets most of all have respect for each Though it’s hard, at the end, the Taymor’s Across the Universe for the entire family, from an other. wait sometimes pays off. is more than a film, it’s an unknown relative in Georgia This movie also shows Meet the Browns was experience. In the movie you informing Brenda that the that heartache and happiness released on March 21, 2008, and meet English dock worker Jude, father she never met has just are both a part of life, viewing a runs for 100 minutes and is rated played by Jim Sturges, who died and there’s a will to be great sense of reality. PG. travels to America during the 1960s to explore the country. important message to readers. He runs into a college > The Messenger m o student Max, played by Joe c I Am the Messenger shows . k Delivers e Anderson, who takes Jude e readers that happiness can be g r By: Melanie Thibeault e t home with him for s unearthed in the most unlikely o t p l . u w places. In Ed’s own words, “I’m Thanksgiving break, where What do you get when a e w b w i h Jude meets Max’s sister Lucy, < you cross a lazy cabdriver with not the messenger at all. I’m the T e played by Evan Rachel Wood, i message.” a disgruntled bank robber? The n Across the Universe a l who he immediately becomes e According to poster beginning of a long and painful M attracted to. The three of them journey that leads a 19 year-old p August Rush / j August (Crush?) . m h s o By: Corrin Kershner u c . r t By: Amber Thomas a s n u i c g u n a a / August Rush, directed She wakes up in the e m Throughout these g At first glance, most k r r a a l by Kirsten Sheridan and hospital and her father tells her - m s scenes are random sparks of . people would label August r w e t produced by Richard Barton the baby died in the accident. s w repetitive jazz music that o Rush as just another family w p < Lewis, is a movie about an Novacek has no idea that her tear-jerker. Perhaps it’s supposedly makes the character August Rush poster orphan music prodigy, Evan son is really alive and her father America’s love of innocent and August Rush a musical prodigy. Taylor, played by Freddie has forged her signature to put deprived British orphans that I settled on the mute button but Highmore, who uses his gift to Evan up for adoption. sparks sympathy in August you can try fast forward if you’d Rumor Alert find his birth parents. The movie skips more Rush viewers. Whatever the rather. All August seems to do By: Lidia Banushi & Lauren Beland Lyla Novacek, played than a decade and reveals her reason, the musical family throughout the entire flick is by Kerri Russell, goes to a party father is sick in the hospital; he drama was a mediocre movie. improperly confuse a guitar with Did Assist. Principal with some friends after her confesses that her son is still The leading man (boy an African drum. Richard Reynolds play in the musical performance of the alive, making Novacek rather) is played by none other If the one and only original August Rush? Answer: violin. extremely upset and determined than modern Charlie and the scene of Meyers and Highmore Yes, he did! She ends up meeting to find her son. She goes to the Chocolate Factory’s, Freddie playing music together does not In August 2004 Louis Connelly played by orphanage center and they tell Highmore. Although he made make you want to scream at Reynolds began recording for Jonathan Rhys Meyers. They her that her son is missing. a brilliant performance, your television with the music with famous jazz mu- both have a strong passion for He had run away from practically gift-wrapping the determination to make the sical, Quincy Jones. Reynolds music and instantly fall in love. the orphanage to follow music twelve-year-old girl audience actors aware that they are father and the rest of the team re- Time passes and they and search for his real parents. for Southpaw Entertainment, and son, than the entire movie corded 15 tracks which aver- spend the night together. In the His trip brought him to New his natural English accent does will be a dull two hours for you. aged out to 6 hours of music. morning Novacek has to meet York City where Novacek not make sense for the role. By not doing this “In the end only her father so she runs off unknowingly is looking for him. Throughout the entire during the best scene in the about 35-40 min. of music actu- promising to meet Connelly He is befriended by shamelessly sentimental film, I entire film proves that you are ally went into the movie,” said later that day. Maxwell Wizard Wallace, could only focus on wondering not easily emotional and not a Reynolds. But plans change as played by Robin Williams, who why the lead role, which target audience. But even over The movie was sched- her father, Thomas Novacek gives him a guitar and forces supposedly had lived in the all the suspense, the shot of uled to reach theatres in August played by William Sadler, him to play in the street to make same NY orphanage his entire Russell looking hideous on a 2006 but it didn’t until 2008. forces her to leave the city, money. He then changes his life, had an English accent. hospital bed is definitely the Though the movie received ex- fearing Connelly will ruin her name to August Rush so the Performances by biggest surprise. Performance cellent reviews, many relevant dreams of becoming a orphanage won’t be able to find leading members of the over beauty definitely gives her parts were cut out. renowned violinist. When him. This is the beginning of beautiful people jet set, Keri at least a ‘B’ for the film. “I didn’t like what they Connelly finds out that Evan’s journey and his trip to Russell and Jonathan Rhys One thing that must be did with the entire movie; Novacek is gone, he quits his find out who he is. Meyers, made the film said about this movie, however, there’s a lot you don’t see. band and gives up his love for The movie rating is inspiringly heart-wrenching. is the fact that almost every Some of the most crucial parts music. PG, and the running time is one It was hard not to be character is simultaneously were missing for me at least,” Weeks later, Novacek hour and 54 minutes. It’s when this reaction was ingenious and insane, most said Reynolds. finds out she is pregnant with currently playing in the Boston unabashedly attempted by the notably “Wizard,” who is played FUN FACTS: their baby boy. The movie then wide area. makers at an annoying rate. by the “too good to be bad” #1 He came within three feet fast forwards nine months August Rush won the The main plot is Robin Williams. His act as the of the Beatles when Novacek gets into a fight Oct. 2007 Heartland Truly about a clichéd British orphan orphan children’s manipulative #2 He was born and raised in with her father and runs out of Moving Picture Award. It was a who runs away from his boss is not only unbelievable, England, and moved to the restaurant, only to be hit great sentimental movie and a orphanage to find his absent but as Highmore put him America at 16. by a car. complete tear jerker. parents. “crazy.” / Faeries Are Real 1 p r o f i l e . m y s p a c e . c o m / 8 1 p = / By: Felicia Connolly t s n index.cfm? fuseaction= user. > e m Tony DiTerlizzi. This fantasy g r u p r j b u . l l v i e w p r o f i l e & f r i e n d c There is a goblin in a l movie is rated PG, and is an / a & m m w o s I D = 6 7 6 2 1 6 9 3 > ) . e c > i your back yard, a brownie in imaginative journey for any 1 . g t v d p e j e . = r k e h This punk grunge n t c your wall, and a knocker in s s age group. o u o i n p t i b _ f c s o r e band should put a parental t a your basement. At least l Even fans of the e c ? o i / v n h o o o r p t . c h advisory sticker on their self o c according to Arthur 8 books will be pleased k _ h k 2 c c P i a 1 _ s w entitled CD. The songs r B / x Spiderwick’s Field Guide to e because the plot follows the / : d i R p p t s / themselves resemble the sound t 1 the Fantastical World book’s storyline closely. h 1 / < 7 0 0 2 of Mudvayne, which was a Around You. / “I love the film. It s d a o Titles of the tracks l p major influence on more than When Jared and u portrays the series very well, / t n e t n one of the band members. written on the Simon, who are both played o both in thematic spirit and c - p w / Sevendust and Deftones are by Freddie Highmore, and m visually,” said DiTerlizzi in a band’s arms o c . g o l also major influences on Red Mallory Grace (played by x personal interview over i l f . always been told to me/ w Sarah Bolger) are forced to w Myspace. Theory according to w / / : Hollywood’s a plague on our p t t information on their website. move into an old house with h < society. their mother, they dive into a Red Theorys’ blaring music Self promoting, the world they never thought Red Theory resembles the sounds of their The Spiderwick band is hoping that one day existed. The house, known as By: Devin Goyette influences. Chronicles Movie they will make it to the top. They the Spiderwick Estate, Meanings behind the want to be remembered in the belongs to a great aunt who is Poster Red Theory came songs are great to think about. music industry, and become withering away in a The Grace children are together in June 2003, but “They have a new sound, it’s valued artists. psychiatric ward. Jared, Simon left to fight off the terrible ogre, weren’t noticed by the edgy and hardcore,” said Kaite Red Theory has and Malory think the house is Mulgarath (Nick Nolte), who community until 2005. Lead Conlin (10). shared stages with bands such just run down and boring. How will stop at nothing to get his singer Chaz Harrington created In the song “Ded as, The Misfits, Balzac, Rising very wrong they are. hands on the book. With some the group, followed by lead Lites,” the lyrics explain how a up Angry, Thy Will Be Done, When strange help from household brownie guitar player Jeff Perry. person should live their life the Trend Kill, Dead By happenings begin, Jared Grace Thimbletack (Martin Short) and Erik Baker filled the role way they want to and not let Wednesday, and Stryke Nine. questions the house. a hobgoblin named Hogsqueal, as bass player and Leo Villada anything get in the way. Red They are well known for their Something is creeping and (Seth Rogen) the Grace children on drums. Playing close to Theory also describes how we, performances at KC’s Tap in crawling in the walls, and it must protect the book to save home, all members of Red as a nation, are conforming into Pawtucket, RI, Club Hell and can write. Then Jared the world from Mulgarath, who Theory live in R.I. and average a “Hollywood” that shouldn’t The Living Room in Providence, discovers his great-great will destroy all good faeries and around six shows a month. exist. and the Abbey Lounge in uncle’s book, which reveals a win the ability to rule over Releasing their first The lyrics state: Living Boston, MA. true world of faeries. From then humans if he finds it. Can they album with nine tracks of in a world today/ where the They are gaining more on, magical creatures of all do it? screaming vocals and intricate media controls all our lives/ tell and more attention each day. kinds harass the Grace The Spiderwick instrumentals, on Dec. 15, 2007, us, how to eat, how to sleep, Check them out on radio station children while searching for Chronicles, directed by Mark the group was recorded by Joe how to live/ how to bleed, how 94.1 WHJY or on the bands’ the one thing they need — Waters, is based on the hit book Moody at Danger Multitrack to fight, how to be/ all I know in their uncle’s field guide. series from Holly Black and Studio in Providence ( All photos by Felicia Connolly Cactus Attack accompanied by friend Alex Herbert Cover Up with special guest Taylor Whaley Death metal, acoustic, won was probably the best With such a brothers Ian Wuilleumier on knew we wouldn’t win, but it ska, indie, and instrumental were choice because of the style. successful first show, drums and Cole Wuilleumier on was fun bringing real ska to just some of the music genres Most of the bands were acoustic Morturion is planning on bass Ryan Jackson and Cactus kids,” said drummer Alex Herbert played by bands who and Morturion brought out moving into the local music Attack took a well deserved (12). performed at the Third Annual something different,” said Jake scene. Based on Battle of the second place. Last year’s winner Del Battle of the Bands coordinated Aucoin (10). Bands, it’s no doubt that they “It was wicked cool; I Monte Raid did not return this by AHS history teacher Ms. Morturion was started will develop a loyal fan base. didn’t want to win at all. I was year. However, both Herbert and Coleen Nestlen and the student in Sept./Oct. of 2007 so they are Very much like just happy to play,” said Jackson Jackson were part of it. Though council. The event brought in a fairly new band and Battle of Morturion, Battle of the Bands (12). unsure, Morturion may return 352 people and a total revenue the Bands was their first show was the first appearance of In addition to first and next year. “Don’t be surprised if of $2000. together. Understandably, band Cactus Attack. However, Ryan second place, two new awards we show up,” said Hickman. At 6:30 p.m. the Bray members did not share the same Jackson, lead vocalist and were given this year. The This yearly event truly Auditorium lights went out and confidence as viewers did. guitarist, started it four years diversity award went to Chris spotlights local Attleboro talent. the first band, Cover Up took “We didn’t think in a ago when he began writing Hickman, a guitarist for Both during and after the show their place on stage. They were million years that we were going songs. It wasn’t until recently Morturion and also the bassist students, such as host Joey followed by: Nigel Krofta, to win. To be honest, we could that Jackson shared his songs for the Specials Cover Band. He Travers, said that there should Cactus Attack, Morturion, Joey have bet money we weren’t with the world. Backed by transitioned from death metal to be more events like the Battle of Travers, Ben and Austin, the going to, simply for ska in a matter of the Bands so that local bands Specials Cover Band, Andrea the fact that we were minutes. The other can be recognized. Gale and MI Jam Session. a death metal band. award was the best However, until some In the end, Morturion But when Mr. Patrick cover, which went events are created, students will was announced the winner to Parker announced us to the Specials keep attending the annual Battle students’ enthusiastic as the winner, we were Cover Band. of the Bands. “I’ll be there next applause. so excited,” said lead “As a year,” said Sarah Surprenant “I think the band that vocalist Greg Smith. cover’s band we (11). Mr. Patrick Parker announces winners At sixteen most up a book, they may also want teenagers want nothing more to pick up an application to save than to pass the permit test. Passing the Permit Test time so they don’t have to waste Well, maybe not, but for most By: Amanda Correllus time when they are going to teenagers driving is a type of Registry of Motor Vehicles permits already so they know drink before or while driving.” actually take the test. Even if freedom that everyone wants. (RMV) made the permit test more some questions that were asked The hardest questions they do get the form they will Most teenagers apply difficult. Also people, who on the permit test, so here are a are about fines, so look very still have to take the test since for their permit at the age on didn’t get their permits until after few: closely at the fine charts in the after all it is the RMV. their 16 birthday, but some put Sept., will now need 12 hours of What is the book. The whole book is fair The test format allows it off while others fail the test. road lessons and six hours of following distance game. Everything inside its the person taking the test to There are some pointers to help observations instead of six when road pages, from cover to cover, can pass some questions and come pass this all important test. hours of road lessons and six of conditions are good? be, and may be on the test. back to them, so they can go One thing right off the observations. A: 3 seconds That’s why some of the and answer all the questions bat is, do not ask anyone that Now before taking a When is it ok questions may seem out of the you know and go back and got their permit before trip all the way to the RMV don’t to drive on the blue, but they actually are not. guess if they need to. September how hard the test forget the appropriate shoulder to pass a Reading the whole The test allows for six was, they don’t know. documentation; a social car? A: Never. book would be a great help, and incorrect answers before a After Sept. 1, 2007, the security card and birth Can you maybe the difference between failing grade. Most teens try certificate and $30 for renew your license passing and failing. The books and answer the ones they know, the test. If this nerve with a still existing are free at the RMV. If the book and then they try at the wracking test is failed excise tax? A: No. hasn’t been read before exam guessing game. the applicant has to pay How tinted time, skimming it at least will also Also, the tests format another $30. can the windows of help. shows how well the person Before taking the test a car be? A: 35 “First time I took the taking the test is doing. This can the RMV will take your There are no official test, I studied the fines and road be a blessing and a curse. This picture and give an eye RMV or DMV sites with practice rules, but those questions is because if they aren’t doing test. Permits last for two tests and not all of the ones didn’t make up the majority of so well they may start stressing years, so any pictures online are reliable, so read the the test, so I had to read the out because of a bad score, but s u l l taken at the RMV will whole book. whole book and re-take the test if they’re doing well, it can calm e r r o follow its holder for two Most of the easiest them down. C to pass,” said Melanie a d Passing the permit test n years. questions are the drug and Thibeault (10). a m can be stressful, so stay calm A Many sophomores alcohol questions, the answers If the applicant Studying for the permit test have earned their are all, “don’t take drugs or decides to go to the RMV to pick and seriously prepare for it. Ever wanted to make a difference? That’s what Mr. Making a Difference Doug Matthews of The By: Morgan Chirico Environmental Club and his Global Issues class are working Many need education, nations are surviving. influence and impact,” said to promote activism. The money for food, housing, and The volunteers plan to Matthews. projects he’s having the clothing. The war has had a raise as much money as possible The students were students complete are devastating impact on the lives to make a difference. So far they greeted a few weeks back by associated with: The Heifer of children and families, who have raised over $4,000 since many volunteers from the Fund, Invisible Children of find themselves confined in Sept, thanks to students and different organizations Uganda, and Schools for government refugee camps faculty support. teaching them what kind of Schools. without a way to make a living. Organizations such as influence they could have One of the projects the These different the Heifer Fund help those who regarding their programs. students have participated in is projects teach AHS students need livestock to live off their They gave out brochures so Invisible Children. The new concepts and how the land in Africa. “The activism students could get a grasp organization helps orphaned world is changing due to the projects are not only a way to of individual programs. children receive an education in fight for power, which changes learn what’s going on in the Meghan Hathaway Edition 5 June 2008 > > N l / = e m a t + s n t i h . s z & a o a 0 f e g = = c t a - q r t ? a m u t / s s o e m p g & o o a n c r . e m What YOU Think d n i \ = / r l a e p h m k o m & c c o 0 a . c e 2 h t l - = s g s a p e OPINIONS o f s r . o d u g w t n . a s w & e e f 2 w g / _ = / a : n v m p e b i t p / t g / o h : & 5 p < Takes Up Way Too Much Space Book t d 1 t o Mark Zuckerberg 1 h o f By: Kayla Castro Facbook Creator Open lunch possibilities < Today I got bit by a only exactly what was left, but application on facebook would Open Lunch zombie, received a chocolate a direct link to it. I can’t have to be the gifts and drinks. By Jen Monast margarita, and was voted the comment to one of my friends Who doesn’t want to As a junior or senior, not like everyone who’s leaving seventh most desirable out of all without all of my 54 friends receive a virtual piece of paper it may have crossed your mind is going to get in an accident or my friends. The most ridiculous being part of the conversation. on their social community a couple of times to go out for something,” said Maria part of my last statement is that Besides feeling totally website? Not to mention users lunch. Dimarzio (11). more than 50 million people are violated, I am constantly being actually pay $1for these gifts on “I think we should be When policies are wasting their time on facebook compared to and ranked on. As days they are not free. allowed to when it’s implemented, the policy must (which the owner chooses not if teenagers don’t continuously To be completely springtime…or maybe just as a include a disciplinary act. This to capitalize) and its large and put ourselves down on a daily honest, I’d prefer you hand me parting gift for seniors, you proposed policy would be for unnecessary amount of basis, we now are being a dollar, rather than spend it on know, like it’s the last semester eleventh and twelfth grades applications everyday. compared to our friends and a virtual birthday cake for my of your senior year, you can go only. It would have to include A place where we can notified when our social rank facebook friends to view. out to lunch…I don’t know it punishment for students who keep contact with friends and goes down on ridiculous titles My question is, if this seems like a good thing,” said return late or not at all, and family members who live far such as best smelling, hottest social community is so Allen Leach (12). parents would be asked to sign away or who may just have busy and most kissable. judgmental, jam-packed and If 800 students were permission slips allowing their schedules, sounds like an ideal I can’t seem to decide ridiculous, why do over 50 given the same opportunity, child to leave the AHS campus place, but is that really what whether or not being the million users log in every day? would the 20 minutes provided during school hours. facebook is used for? seventeenth best smelling out of Maybe the ranks make for lunch be enough time? On “I’ve experienced I log into my facebook my 54 friends is an some people feel better about one hand it would probably be open lunch in the previous account daily and the first thing achievement. themselves or maybe they just difficult to get in and out of the school I worked in, and we ran I notice every time I log in are Not only am I being enjoy receiving virtual parking lot with everyone into huge problems and put an the long lists of notifications I ranked in superlatives daily, but alcoholic beverages. Perhaps leaving at once, but on the other end to it. It’s basically a set up receive announcing every I’m placed on a popularity scale some people really do use it as hand it takes five minutes of for problems, and it has a lot to comment and friend request, depending on how many friends a form of communication with less to get to McDonalds, do with the safety and wellness which each one of my 54 call me a “top friend” or add friends and family, or maybe no Dunkin Donuts, Honey Dew, or of students.” said Vice Principal friends carried out that day. me. If I don’t already feel like a matter how ridiculous we all any other fast food restaurant Richard Reynolds, adding, What happened to a loser, my rank of “You’re know it is, we continue to use it in Attleboro. “The afternoon attendance was bit of privacy? My home page almost popular!” will sure do it. because social communities in “I’d love to be able to atrocious, because there’s that shows me every single But I have to say, my today’s society are not only leave and go get food during temptation to stay out later, and comment every single person all time favorite (by favorite, I typical, they are, in fact, a bit lunch. I’d definitely be at most kids ended up getting into has left another person with not clearly mean least favorite) addicting — just ask America. McDonalds or something every either drugs or alcohol on their other day,” said Ali Battista way back to school. I don’t Better Than Neverland (11). think the kids have changed that By: Dara Beech Open lunch would be much, and I’d be hesitant to Online there are Training (LIT). This time, I most relieving feeling I’ve felt an opportunity for students to allow it.” numerous quotes passed around went for a month. to this day. show they’re responsible, and “I don’t agree with the by teenagers over the simplicity If I was looking for a The next few weeks I can handle leaving and idea at all. It would be a of childhood and how everyone summer to discover myself, I spent as an LIT opened my eyes returning to school on time. distraction. The younger kids would like to venture back to couldn’t have found a better to different people with States across the country, would be resentful…and those days. At least, they’d like way to do so. Living in Roskin different beliefs and including Kansas, North there’d be huge liability issues to go back for a little while. Lodge with 19 girls and 15 boys backgrounds. Not only that, but Carolina, and California have with insurance…It would just Teenagers often feel for a month taught me many I spent a month being almost already implemented open cause too much confusion and as though they are adults, while things. Most importantly, that entirely free of worry. In years lunch policies, and study halls hassle,” said hall monitor Mr. in reality, we haven’t grown up it’s impossible to fully know beyond childhood, it’s difficult according to The University of Gary Witherell. yet. someone until after living with to find moments or periods of Kansas ( in situations that e creates an atmosphere my back on those who were possible. There are countless B a r require it. a comfortable enough for that. supposed to stop my fall ways to revisit childhood, and D I knew I’d be crazy not seemed absolutely ludicrous. though many seem silly, they Who has an to go back, so, in the summer But, I finally did it. I can be just what is needed. honest desire to rush Staff at Camp Woodstock into getting a job or before a dance of 2006, I went back to Camp was caught before hitting the Instead of staying out and a view of the lake Woodstock as a Leader in ground, and it was possibly the late on a Friday night, fly a kite paying bills? It’s cliché and it’s been said so 23 Edition 5 June 2008 C a s s a n d r a B a k The Art of Submitting Portfolios e r By: Cassandra Baker Compiling and submitting a portfolio is a key factor in applying to any art equipped with, university. It aids admissions counselors in making their decisions and several such as Parsons colleges reward students scholarships for impressive portfolios. The New School Putting together a portfolio is not a quick, one week process. The moment for Design and one realizes he or she wants to apply to an art school is the moment he or she School of Visual should begin to work on it. Arts in New York, High School Art Classes which have three Chances are, if interested in art, a student already has a collection of to four week personal work. However, if planning on applying to art school one should take r i g o r o u s , classes in high school related to his or her future major. s u m m e r AHS art teacher Ms. Anne Montagano tells her students that “most programs that portfolio work should be done spring of junior year and fall of senior year because c h a l l e n g e Portfolio pieces at Parson’s 2007 Final Exhibition schools want to see a student’s most current work.” teenagers in their The assignments a teacher provides will supply both structure and area of interest. inspiration for portfolio pieces. Montagano said, “The projects assigned in the Following Guidelines portfolio classes we teach here plus a little outside work should be enough to Before starting, visit the school’s website. Specific requirements can be complete a portfolio.” found under “Admissions Requirements,” “Portfolio Guidelines,” or other similar Never throw away any project completed in class, even if it does not seem titles. related to a chosen major. Several colleges, even with majors such as graphic design Most schools require 15-20 pieces submitted on disk or in slide form. or photography, require hand-drawn sketches. Schools may have file size and type limitations or specific instructions for labeling “The most important skills to display in your portfolio are observational slides, so special attention should be paid to detail. Directions for creating slides pencil drawings, the ability to utilize a variety of media, and of course, creativity,” can be found on Savannah College of Art and Design’s website for a big event like a prom, girls o Pelletier, and Morgan Chirico. c important thing Never forget a small i r i and guys always look for the h “Yeah, we’re almost C to remember is detail, but one that is very n best prices for limousine, a done,” said Ms. Margaret g r clothing. Stores important – flowers. Boys o flowers, tuxedos, and gowns. Schneider at the committee M like J.C. Penny at always please their date with a The 2009 Junior Prom meeting before the prom. All the Junior Prom Ticket the mall and beautiful bouquet or corsage advisors decided to make the students involved were very other dress from a flower shop like Stop and theme this year A Sweet excited. Plainville, MA gives the best shops like D.E.B. can be the Shop’s Florist on 469 Pleasant Escape. They used candy “It’s going to be a deals for pre-prom plans, but perfect place to buy a gorgeous St. in Attleboro. arrangements to make the room sweet time,” said Rachel Cox couples will want to plan early. dress. Prices differ de- feel like a candy Wonderland. It (11). Teens usually pay ahead for a Tuxedos, however, pending on how big the bouquet was held on May. 23, 2008 at Limosines limousine. The usual price for a aren’t that easy to buy. They is and the flower type. For Cristina’s in Foxboro, Mass. A limousine is a top ten person is $600 per night. can be expensive, but most example, a corsage is $7.99, a near Gillette Stadium. The doors priority for a special event. Couples can divide the tuxedo shops have prom prices bouquet is $26.99 and a opened at 7 p.m. and the Some companies have very high cost among themselves. In some for easy renting. Mr. Tux, boutonniere for men is $6.99. evening ended at 11 p.m. Tickets prices that most teens can’t cases, depending on the size of located at the Emerald Square The ’09 Committee were $60 per student. afford, so it’s so important to the party, reserving a larger limo Mall, is a suitable place to buy members hope the prom was a The teens involved in shop around. for 20, which is a little bit more or even rent a tux for a good memorable experience for the committee were juniors: HTM Limo Co. in expensive, is more reasonable. price. Robert’s Tuxedo in South juniors and their guests. Making a Difference cont. from page 22 (11) and Allie Pinto (12) raised Uganda,” said Pinto. different events for Invisible Children. “By seeing the movie signed up and raised $3 million money for the Heifer Fund from “I enjoyed giving back Children,” she said. She also is and how much they’re by the end of the year. different school activities and to the community, getting helping with another suffering, it inspired me because Make a difference shows. They spent their time at involved, and it was a good organization called Displace we are privileged people. It’s today and help change the lives the Hypnotism and Guitar Hero experience for me to learn about Me. Students will gather on the important to help the less of others. Pledge today and shows collecting donations. the issues at hand,” Hathaway football field to experience fortunate and giving back to the generate a miracle for children Both girls also spent said. staying out all night like a community,” Guillette said. and families who need your time during lunch twice a week, Melanie Thibeault (10) homeless person, portraying Schools for Schools help. asking for donations and raised raised money for the Invisible the survival of many children in rallies teens all over the world Information from: about $100. “The project was a Children organization. “I Uganda. to brainstorm creative their opinions, but if there is n o s support b how it has and taking a step towards little knowledge of the matter o c a h o m o - J always been acceptance. maybe they shouldn’t be a h t sexuality n a part of life. In order to lessen promoting hate. a m a The Bible states (1 is not S T h i s discrimination education is Cor. 6:9-10), “Or do you not chosen. Blocking Ignorance i n c l u d e s crucial. By diminishing hate know that the unrighteous shall Harmodius crimes against homosexuals, not inherit the kingdom of God? “One of the most influential same type of genetic material. and his lover Aristogiton who we can pave the way to a better Do not be deceived; neither studies on the genetics of homo- This strongly supports the were Greek political figures in world. Say it with me one more fornicators, nor idolaters, nor sexuality was done by Dean hypothesis that there is an sixth century BC and Leonardo time: “With Understanding adulterers, nor effeminate, nor Hamer and his co-workers at the existing gene that influences da Vinci who was a scientist and Comes Acceptance.” homosexuals, nor thieves, nor National Cancer Institute in homosexuality,” according to inventor of 1452-1519. For more information the covetous, nor drunkards, Washington DC (1993). Serendip sponsored by Bryn Education of or help call these hotlines: Gay nor revilers, nor swindlers, Hamer’s research involved Mawr College ( kept me interested and fully school classes and maybe strike r on the MCAS a MCAS,” said Julie Coogan t s k attentive,” said Ryan Leblanc a new interest to pursue in r exam. That to me (10). a D a (12). college. l isn’t really fair, i Having it un-timed l a K because it doesn’t Open Lunch cont. from page 23 building. It would put the just guarantees better scores. From a different school in a position for But, when SATs come around, Meghan Harvey Working Hard really show a person’s true perspective, with so many problems,” said Officer Bob students will not have that all those options, it’s almost proficiency. Also, there is students leaving, all the facts Hale, adding, “I’m very open option, so why should this state impossible to fail the test before scholarship money given, and need to be taken into account. to students and administrators administered test be different? the end of high school, so it’s a maybe everyone receiving that Statistics on teen crash ratings working together to set up the Even most tests in class have to little pointless. reward doesn’t really deserve show that in counties with open courtyard during lunches. We be finished in a certain time, so I think if people need it. lunch policies there were more have the picnic tables; we even though it was beneficial, I extra help during high school I guess this test crashes occurring during lunch would just need a way to patrol don’t understand why there they will receive it in order to proves America’s sophomore hours than there were in it, and there’d have to be wasn’t some sort of time limit. pass their classes, and if they level aptitude makes sure we counties with closed lunch cooperation and responsibility “I think it was boring, can’t pass, they will re-take aren’t “leaving any children policies according to ( Math teacher Mr. Alan session.” a Many other states English teacher Ms. Adeline e r Weintraub said, “Advisories H e o and schools have M Bee. n e have the potential to be added, “I am J advisories too.” “A majority of my tremendously helpful. Their excited to see Advisory Curriculum Health class said it was a waste of time, main purpose is to give the the potential of teacher Nancy but the more advisories we students someone to talk to, to students’ work, and to be able teacher with every day Krieger said, “Right now is a have, more students go from rely on and to ask questions to. to work with them outside of problems right away. The breaking-in period. Every teacher hating to tolerating the What happens too often is kids Spanish class. After advisories teacher has to bring up the is different, and is on a different sessions,” said Mr. Allen fall through the cracks because they will probably see me issues and let the kids know that level on how to communicate with Makepeace. they don’t have someone to talk differently.” it’s okay to talk about them. the kids. I think every class is Pre-engineering Community Leadership By: Brooke Lindsay By: Kevin Najera but my sponsor ended up AHS is starting a new classroom. We are looking for There are many types As class selection being really nice and wanted my program called “Intro to local architects, engineers and and specialties of engineering time looms on the horizon, help in her pre-school Engineering Profession” using professionals to help in such as: electrical, juniors are contemplating classroom,” said Melissa the curriculum Engineering the developing the new communication, robotics, course schedules. While Powers (12). Future, which was developed by Engineering Facility and mechanical, biomedical, making these decisions, keep in “I’ve been teaching the Museum of Science in program,” said Akins-Adeyemi. geotechnical, environmental, mind that Community this class for five years and I Boston. They also have been aerospace, civil, and Leadership is a great class to really enjoy working with This program will focusing on recent activities and architectural. choose. seniors. This class is a hands- introduce students to many projects such as Career “We are going to send It is taught by engineering opportunities, Explorations with visiting well prepared students into the Ms. Rebecca Richard, including skills such as engineers and speakers, community, and wherever they and students leave “This class is a inventing, designing or creating designing a cell phone holder, go they can specialize in their school for one hour hands-on experience things. The pre- career,” said Gayton. each day to help the e n g i n e e r i n g community in a and gives real world program will help particular placement. connections to the students further Many students choose students.” develop their to serve time in skills. Attleboro schools, -Ms. Richard Juniors while others choose the and seniors are hospital, or a local on experience and gives real currently taking animal shelter. world connections to the the class, but in “I like having this students. Not everyone the fall, the class at the high school because succeeds, because it requires a freshman class of the different contacts we great amount of independence will have the obtain. It really connects the and organization. Yes, you can option to do a community to the school,” said leave school, but you also have t e c h n i c a l Richard. journals for reflection purposes exploratory. In “I helped out at For and other projects to a Pete’s Sake Preschool in South 2009, level one r e j a Attleboro and I absolutely complete,” said Richard. will be offered to N n i Daily tasks are to be v loved it,” said Amanda Kelly sophomores. e K recorded in journals, which are “To be (12). due every week. It is required an engineer is to Cell phone holders designed by students This class receives that the sponsors sign the be an excellent five credits and is a history journal every week, in order to problem solver. elective; however, the class prove time at the placement. They apply creativity, math, and creating engineering Attleboro is in great does not count for community Sponsor evaluations take place science and technology to solve drawings. need of engineers who can service hours for college or The several times throughout the problems. Engineers invent new “The nature of the provide new businesses and National Honor Society. semester as well. products, new technologies and course is to introduce kids to the bring new opportunities for the Fun and rewarding As for projects, there new processes, which are highly broad range of opportunities in economy. “Many low skilled are two words that describe are several presentations to be valuable today and for the engineering careers. It shows jobs have left Attleboro over the Community Leadership. done. At the end of the semester future of our economy, both kids how many fields of interest years. Most recent is the closing Although it takes time and a research paper is assigned, nationally and locally,” said that engineering actually of Jostens Company,” said preparation to choose a along with a scrapbook, poster, Mrs. Dana Akins-Adeyemi in covers,” said Director of Career Akins-Adeyemi. placement that is interesting, or a video presentation as the an e-mail. and Technical Education Terry For more information it’s really worth it in the end. final project. Students who are Gayton. about this program visit the Writing a personal Like any other class, currently taking the class as an Students also have the class website at g had the population of AHS would use the gone? AHS has not a m > i / g time wisely. had a study hall p opportunity to m j . o 8 c . 7 To punish diligent k since 1993 and 0 seek help from c 5 o 0 t s e students for the projected r before. Many with block h t / c s n e u l misbehaviors of others is not a scheduling, many p high school u . r y - l l i o good plan. students feel they m students do not o a h f c - s n need a chance to sit / own a car and Matt Wilbur (10) said, e s r e i d r l i e “I do think we should have a down and l have parents h l c a / / g : study hall, but people might a c c o m p l i s h p who work full t t h homework before < time, so they are abuse it.” heading off to unable to stay Students who are not work, club Welcome to Study Hall after school to utilizing the time in an meetings, sport make up tests or appropriate way are most likely practice, or all three. The Amanda Correllus activities, there’s no time to do get the extra help they need from behaving in class the same way, common uses for study hall are (10) feels very passionate about homework at home.” teachers. and the principal doesn’t cancel doing homework, catching up the need for a study hall. She Jaime Guillette (10) Brianne DeVincent (9) classes because a few individuals with make-up work, or said, “I think we should have echoed Carreiro, “I think we said, “I think study hall would be are misbehaving, does he? The receiving extra-help from study hall because the pressures should have a study hall.” a good time to do homework or same logic can be applied to teachers. of after school activities, work, With homework see teachers, otherwise [we] study hall — students who would Study hall would have and taking care of people at averaging from a half hour to should have a late bus.” participate in class will to fit the requirements of the home don’t leave much time for three laborious hours per night, With study hall, participate in study hall, and the MA Education Reform Act of homework. Study hall would study hall would at least shave students would be able to go and students who do not participate 1993, which includes making help everyone. Some people off a half hour of students’ get the extra help they need to in class will not participate in sure every student completes think it will only leave a homework, usually enough time pass a test or complete a study hall. each year with 990 academic window for people to fool to complete at least one full homework assignment without Study hall is supported school hours, Assistant around, but people who take subject’s homework. AHS implementing an expensive by many students who believe it Principal Mr. Jeffery Newman honors classes…need the extra Renée Charron (10) after-school bus system. would make AHS a stronger, said, “[Study hall is] always time to finish their work.” said, “Study hall would be improved place to learn. Autism Awareness By Kalila Darkstar http://www.nationalautismassociation.org /prodimages/lapelpinth.jpg Autism is a disability question autism as a possibility. Even with autism, certain don’t understand it,” said Aspergers, despite growing up that impairs an individual’s Early intervention benefits the individuals are able to excel in Laureano. in a Portuguese family, he was ability to communicate and child the most, but many different aspects of AHS’s special needs informed that he would be relate to others. 1 in 150 people unfortunately it’s not always school and life. program uses a multi unable to learn more than one are on the Autism spectrum, and easy for a parent to consider the Aspergers syndrome dimensional adaptive program language. However, with his diagnosis. is an autism spectrum disorder, where material is taught in a immense progression he can T h e which unlike classic autism different way. A special now learn Portuguese. spectrum is very doesn’t create cognitive education teacher at AHS, Mrs. When it comes to how broad, and there difficulties. A majority of the Karen Spina said, “We use his Aspergers affects him, and are many people with Asperger’s have auditory, sensory, and all if AHS has made him more severities of IQ’s that are normal or above different approaches to work aware of it he said, “Every once autism, such as average. Also, speaking delays with the students. I do short in a while I have an obsession A s p e r g e r ’ s aren’t critical and activities because the need with something but it doesn’t s y n d r o m e , developmental milestones are change and repetition. We are affect my life. I know how to P e r v a s i v e met reasonably on time. on a routine, but we change act in certain environments.” It Developmental Aspergers is sometimes tasks. They need consistency, also helps him in a positive way Disorder, Rett referred to as a high functioning feedback, a lot of modeling with at AHS. He claims “whether it’s Syndrome, and or mild autism, with most appropriate behaviors, and music or school related or C h i l d h o o d differences occurring in the rewards. They love it most anything else, if I need to use Disintegrative social behaviors when other students take the my brain to remember things I > time to talk to them. They want f Disorder, all ( i g . s s with similar navigating/aspergers>). to connect with people their able to recall information when e n e r ages and to be included. A a traits to classic Seventeen year old studying or learning something w a regular AHS timed class, like m autism. While Chris Laureano (12) was new has saved him many s i t u math is too long. I do ten a some autistic diagnosed with Aspergers when headaches. / i / g r teenagers attend he was three years old in the minutes of one thing and then Laureano, as well as o . s k r private schools summer of 1993. He began to switch to another activity. I many others diagnosed with o w m and certain teach life sills, teaching basics s talk when he was four years old, Aspergers, or anything else on i t u a like cooking breakfast, and . s p e c i a l and was informed of his the spectrum doesn’t let it get w w nutrition for when they live on w e d u c a t i o n a l Aspergers when he was seven. / in the way of what they want to / : p t their own.” t programs, there He was put into a special do. “For anyone who has h < are others who education program starting in Throughout high autism, you’re really not alone, Autism awareness ribbon receive their elementary school, which school, Laureano took and you can make it in life,” he education at helped to a great extent. advantage of an IEP said. the affects vary depending on public schools The special needs (individualized education There’s always extra the individual. Autism can ( Meet Mrs. Barton Matt Clarke By: Cassandra Baker By: Morgan Chirico Mrs. Melissa Barton drama, and softball. “The only and is a straight “A” student. Mr. Matt Clarke is the Clarke’s qualification teaches special education at thing I didn’t do in high school He’s on the wrestling and new Tech Drawing and Drafting for the job was personal AHS and is in no way related was cheerleading,” joked football team and graduates teacher in the Career Technical experience, “which you need to to the other Mrs. Barton who Barton. next year. When I think of how Education program. He likes become a teacher or work in the works in the building. She said her least I have made a difference in the the school very much especially field.” If he could teach “It’s a funny story, favorite subject in high school world, that is the experience I “the variety of kids in the school anything other than what he is actually. We were both hired at was math because it was hard think of.” and the different groups they teaching now it would be math, the same time, both married for her, however, she enjoyed The biggest challenge tend to hang out with.” which was what he was Barton’s, and grew up in the English. Naturally a good, Barton faced as a teacher was Many things inspired strongest in. same town but we aren’t related. creative writer and someone when she was working with an him to become a teacher. “I took You’d only find that in a city in autistic student who was non- the same Rhode Island,” laughed verbal. “He was kind of Barton. smart, but he program in Prior to this wouldn’t talk. So school and year she taught at Valley you had to guess substituted Day Program in what he needed,” for a Pawtucket for seven said Barton. teacher who years. She heard about Outside of w a s the job opportunity teaching, Barton t e a c h i n g o through her retired mom c enjoys gardening i r the same i Suzy Burke who taught h and scrapbooking. C n program in a at Willet Elementary g “I have probably r R.I,” said o School and therefore has spent hundreds of M r Clarke. e many good friends in the k a dollars on paper and Mr. Matt Clarke teaching Josh B I f Attleboro Public School a r materials,” said d Ferguson and Ryan Tardiff n he could a system. s s Barton. The last a c h a n g e She decided to C book she read was anything about the school he Clarke said, “The AHS become a teacher Mrs. Barton The Choice by said, “It would be the size.” He curriculum is pretty well done.” because, “All along I Nicholas Sparks and would make it a little smaller and Living his entire life in southern always knew. My mom always who loves to read, English came the last movie she saw was cut down on the number of R.I., he attended Hope Valley told me to do whatever I want, easily. Vantage Point over Feb. break. students. Elementary School and Chariho but don’t become a teacher—I One of Barton’s Barton listens to all Clarke’s previous job High School. When he was think because she knew how strengths in teaching is that she genres of music, except for was in architecture in R.I., younger, he worked at a gas much work it was.” runs an organized, structured hardcore rap, however, her which he did for a while before station part time and enjoyed Barton majored in classroom. However, she would favorite is country. teaching. He enjoys seeing how it because he was able to see social work and psychology at like to take some classes in She said, students learn new concepts. his buddies. Cedar Crest College, but after physics or math to improve the “Kenny Chesney is my all time If he wasn’t teaching Clarke has starting graduate school she way she teaches those subjects. favorite though.” She even at the high school he would been married for eight years decided it wasn’t what she “Jack of all trades, master of country line dances at clubs like teach anywhere. He earned his and has three children who wanted to do. “That’s when I none,” said Barton in reference Mardi Gras. bachelor’s degree in Physical aren’t attending school yet. really knew I wanted to teach to her teaching all subjects. “Hopefully I’ll be Education at URI and his When Clarke is not teaching or instead,” said Barton. Her favorite part about done with my masters [at associate’s degree for working, he loves to go Although Barton said teaching is that she really gets Bridgewater State College], and Architecture Design and Tech mountain biking, play baseball that most people question how to know all the students she still happily teaching here,” said at Three Rivers Community in the summer, and do fun she managed attending an all teaches because she works with Barton when discussing where College in Conn. things with his family. girl’s college, she said, “I a smaller class size. Her least she saw herself in five to ten wouldn’t trade that experience favorite aspect of teaching? years. for anything. You could go to Barton immediately responded, “I love it here. There Who is Lindsay Cunniff? class in your pajamas and the “The paperwork.” have been glitches but you kind By: Katelyn DeLaurier boys were right down the road Her greatest success in of laugh at them and get through if you wanted them.” teaching occurred at Valley Day it. Everything’s a learning Since Sept., Chef substitute and being a teacher “I was a nerd and a Program, an alternate option for experience your first year,” said Lindsay Cunniff has been is always knowing exactly what band geek in high school,” said students who have to be Barton. teaching in the culinary arts my schedule is going to be Barton, who grew up in North removed from public school. Barton wanted the department, located in room everyday. Being a teacher, you Smithfield, RI. Along with “I was working with a students to know, “They’re 133B. She teaches Applied make a larger connection with band, Barton also participated kid who was basically a mess welcome to stop by anytime and Tech., Dining Room and the students. As a substitute, the in student council, peer and who had family issues. But say “Hi” within reason. Just Culinary Arts 1. connections are smaller. You education, Spanish Club, now he’s back at public school don’t interrupt English class.” Cunniff grew up in make a bigger difference in students’ lives Mr. James Farnham Mr. James Farnham part. Each and every day he is being their has been a social worker for inspired by the students and teacher,” said By: Jessica Jeffery over 13 years and has joined the teachers who he works with. Cunniff. Network as an Adjustment The only downfall is all of the After school, Counselor. Farnham’s job is to paperwork he has to do. Cunniff teaches a work with students to support “I have been lucky class called their emotional needs, so they enough to work with students Skills U.S.A., are more successfully access r which is a who, despite the odds often e i r u learning. being stacked against them, are a program that L e “I love being an working their tails off to get a D includes only n y l e adjustment counselor. Every high school diploma,” said t selected students. a day brings new exciting Farnham. K It features a experiences and gives me the Farnham also works Chef Lindsay Cunniff c u l i n a r y opportunity to help students in part-time at Colony Care Brockton and holds a BA in competition and a showing of students’ talents in need. I get to witness incredible y Behavioral Health. There, he r Culinary from Johnson & Wales e f f courage, dedication, and e provides outpatient therapy to the art of culinary. J University in R.I. She became a c perseverance first hand and at i Cunniff enjoys s children, adolescents, adults, interested in culinary arts in s e the end of the day, I feel like a J and families. high school. “My baking reading books by authors Nora made a difference. Not a lot of James Farnham Farnham grew up in instructor made me want to Roberts and John Sanford. Her careers offer that.” said at work Franklin, Mass. with his make a difference,” said favorite book is Suzanne’s Farnham. younger sister, Erin, who is Cunniff. Diary to Nicholas, written by He chose to work at from “outside the box” thinking now 34 years old. He graduated She also has been a John Patterson. Cunniff loves the Network because he wanted and support offered by an from Pittsford-Mendon High substitute at South Eastern reading genres such as to work in a place where alternative high school School in Pittsford, NY. He Regional for Culinary Arts, and romance, crime, suspense, and students who struggle with program. He found the Network completed his undergraduate a banquet chef/restaurant mystery. Her favorite dessert to success can get individualized was just the place for that. degree with a major in manager at the Holiday Inn in prepare is Rice Krispy Treats. support in a “typical” school Working with the Psychology and minor in Mansfield, Mass. She is married and environment while benefitting students is Farnham’s favorite English at the “The difference expecting her first child, a baby Cont. on page 29 boy, during April vacation. between teaching a class as a 28 Edition 5 June 2008 A Counselor Who Understands Mr. Frederick By: Meghan Harvey As of June 30, 2008, By: Karin Black that. He is seen throughout the Joanne DiRaimo, a AHS was DiRaimo’s AHS will be saying good-bye of the worst moments in my halls making small talk with dream job. “I was so excited new counselor at AHS, is to a faculty member who has teaching career.” everyone. when I heard about the job helping juniors fill their credit done nothing but great things During his retirement, “It has been a very opening. I really wanted to requirements. She received a for the high school. Mr. Donald Frederick wants to do a lot of positive experience, I have work here,” she said. “Getting bachelor’s degree in English Frederick has been the Principal things he has never really had greatly enjoyed working with a job here changed my life for from Rhode Island College and of AHS for the past two years, the time to do. “I want to work Mr. Frederick and wish him the better,” she said. then went on to receive a but actually has been here a lot part-time, schools have already good fortune and health,” said DiRaimo is so close to master’s degree of education in longer. called me for mentoring new CTE Director Mr. Terry Gayton. the students that she thinks of counseling from Providence F r e d e r i c k Frederick’s advice for them as her own children, College. attended the the incoming “Yeah, all 200-something of She chose this job University of principal is this, them.” Her favorite thing about because, “One, I used to do Rhode Island “There is a lot teaching at AHS is the students. college admissions, and two, I where he received of paperwork Relating to students wanted to help the students his Bachelor’s in so handle it well can be very figure it out Animal Science and manage difficult, but because I and Biology, your time. when talking remember how Rhode Island When there are to DiRaimo, hard it was for College where he 1800 kids and it was me.” received his 200 staff, it can apparent it DiRaimo Master’s in be over- came very said no one helped Biology, and whelming at easily for her. her apply to Worcester State times. Make If there was schools, or find a where he received sure you can good school to one thing that a get out of the his Certificate of l l she is e apply to, when she T office and A d v a n c e d n e needed it. She talented at, J y Graduate Study socialize with e v knew she wanted r she said, “It Principal Donald Frederick a (CAGS) in Curr- staff and H n would be the to help students so a h iculum. s t u d e n t s g they wouldn’t be e drums on M He taught AP biology administrators, and I can’t wait during the day; it makes all the Rock Band as lost as she felt. Joanne DiRaimo at AHS before moving to his to be able to do that.” difference.” the video As a new high school, Cranston His daughter is also Finding a new game.” child, her father High East, to become the going to Hawaii to be married principal was difficult. An organization inside wanted her to be a teacher, but principal, where he actually and he will be visiting there Advertisements first went to school DiRaimo said she would she challenged him on it. She graduated from. “I came back with his wife during Christmas. the Boston Globe and be interested to work with never wanted to be a teacher, to AHS because this school has His other daughter is living with Providence Journal would be the yearbook or but she didn’t know exactly great students with a him and his wife in their home announcing the opening for a newspaper. what she wanted either. supportive and dedicated staff,” in Naraganset, RI with her new high school principal. The Juniors, who plan to “There was this one said Frederick. husband and their three kids screening committee then go to college, should check in journalism teacher I looked up “Mr. Frederick has while their house is being built. looked at the applications and with Joanne DiRaimo early in to,” DiRaimo said. She didn’t had a long and busy career in “I love playing with selected a field of candidates the process. She understands know exactly why she looked education affecting the lives of my grandchildren, and it is such to interview. the chaos and confusion of up to her, but she thought it was many students over the years. a great time for them to be here, After the interviews applying to college, and she is partially because the teacher We wish him good health and so I can spend most of my time were complete, the committee comfortable talking about it. was opinionated. She said that good fortune as he begins a new with them,” said Frederick. Not gave their input to the She has the L-Z part of the every experience she has ever chapter in this life,” said only will he be playing with his superintendent, who made the alphabet and can be found in the had has made her who she is Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin. grandchildren during retirement final decision on who the new junior house office. today. Announcing his but he will be enjoying his principal will be. retirement after the threat on the favorite hobbies as well. “His experience has Ms. Denise Trudeau high school, made some think “Woodworking and provided for a smooth it was the final deciding factor gardening have always been transition from one principal to By: Brooke Lindsay in his decision. However, that two of my favorite hobbies — another. He started a number is not the case. to have time to do them will be of wonderful initiatives like the meetings with each class and New to AHS last “The threat that was great,” said Frederick. Being a principal is a the new advisories. He will be Sept., Ms. Denise Trudeau is put on the school was not a bad difficult job. Running a school missed greatly,” said Assistant still adjusting to the school. experience or a deciding factor and socializing with staff and Principal Richard Reynolds. However, teaching was not in anything. It was nothing but students at the same time can AHS will also miss originally in her plans for her a trying time for everyone in the become a little difficult. Mr. Frederick. Wish him luck in future. building,” said Frederick, Frederick, however, has never his retirement when you see Growing up in adding, “Whenever I have to had a problem accomplishing him. Manchester, NH, Trudeau expel a student, it becomes one attended Franklin Pierce cont. y Mr. James Farnham a s University and majored in d Stephen Perry from page 28 n i L business. She earned a degree e By: Tara Trudel k University of Daytona, then o o in finance, and held a career at r B Mr. Stephen Perry received a M.A. in Clinical a broker firm, training Ms. Trudeau works at the Attleboro Network Psychology from the University employees in the workplace. Program, but also has a of Hartford, and a M.A. in Trudeau enjoys “When I worked at my background in history and Social Work from Southern last job, the only aspect I really attending school sports events Conn. State University. and dances and hopes to be a special education. loved was being a trainer. After “I have worked mostly In Farnham’s spare chaperone at the senior prom that, I finally realized that I in alternative programs, where, time, he and his girlfriend are this year. wanted to become a teacher,” at one time or another, I have foster parent volunteers for Currently residing in said Trudeau. o t Greyhound Welfare, where they taught most of the academic o RI, Trudeau lives with her two h She then went on to p take care of rescued, retired subjects. At the Network d e t daughters, Sydney and Rylie. t earn her M.S. Ed. in Math at i racing greyhounds until they are Program I teach science,” said m b Rhode Island College. As for hobbies, she likes to run, u Perry. S ready to be adopted. Some of do yoga, and play with her Along with teaching He decided to work at Mr. Stephen Perry his hobbies are traveling, children. Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, the Network because, “The hiking, backpacking, fly fishing, “I don’t have a lot of Trudeau also teaches classes at school I work at had changed reading, cooking, and, of free time because I’m always extremely helpful and the RIC and Bryant University. the direction they had been course, watching the Red Sox. teaching, but I always make students are fun to work with. I “It’s my first year at going with their high risk His favorite pass time is hiking sure I put time aside for my would not want to change AHS and I’m still getting to students, so I decided I would in the woods with his dog, when kids,” said Trudeau. schools. I seem to have a knack know everything here. From my look for a school closer to for being able to work in high he is most at peace. students, I expect them to Trudeau likes listening Farnham really cares to every type of music, where I live that had a high risk risk programs and not burn respect me and respect each program.” about the environment and the especially Jimmy Buffet. Steal out.” other. I also want them to have Perry continued, “The Always into the sports people in it, and he tries his an inner drive for success,” said Network is a great place to scene, Perry said, “In school I hardest to help out as many Trudeau. Cont. on page 31 work. The teachers have been Cont. on page 30 people as possible. 29 Edition 5 June 2008 Early to Bed, Early to Rise New Addition By: Courtney Cotter By: Tori Sargent With school starting at I don’t get to bed until around sleep-and-school-should- Throughout people’s basketball a couple of years 7:15 a.m. most students need to 11 p.m.,” said Meghan class.html>). lives they imagine what it would ago. During his free time he be out of bed by 6 a.m. to begin Hathaway (11). “Waking up for school be like to do a certain job such likes to work out at the gym and getting ready. When it comes to This can be hard, is an annoyance. Sleeping late as becoming a teacher. In the play basketball. He participates waking up, high school students especially for high school is my middle name, and school end, minds are often changed, in softball and billiard’s leagues aren’t exactly award winners. students, due to homework and prevents me from doing so,” except for the select few who for his town of Providence, R.I. “Getting up so early is extra curricular activities taking said Taryn McCarthy (11). decide to stick with really annoying sometimes and up much of their free time. Time Most students would it, and those are even if I do get a decent amount management can be very agree with that statement, but some of our of sleep I still feel tired difficult with so much going on. some, however, are well teachers. throughout a majority of the “Depending on what adjusted. In his first day,” said Stephanie Dart (12). day it is, we sometimes have “I don’t really mind year of teaching, Mr. “Starting at about age games that are hours away and getting up early in the morning Brian Thomsen is 15, kids need more sleep than by the time I get home there’s for school,” said Lauren Bliss the latest addition to younger children or older no time for anything,” said (11). the AHS staff. Born adults. Nine hours at night Ashley Courville (11). “Surprisingly I don’t on Dec. 10, 1980, should be a minimum. According to mind getting up early in the Thomsen currently t n works in special e However, teenagers WebMD, from about age 15 – morning. Maybe because I’ve g r a education. S sleep an average of adjusted to it, but it i r o six,” said Mary just doesn’t bother He really T Carskadon, a sleep me anymore,” said enjoys working at Mr. Thomsen working hard researcher at Brown Ashley Sulham AHS during the University according (12). week but on weekends he His favorite sport to play is to the website Traffic This just bartends at a sports bar in basketball and to watch is Safety ( r of Maryland where he earned Family Guy. During the time in Going to a e people may not t t o high school, most C need as much rest his bachelor’s and master’s between graduation and his first y e n degree in special education. year of teaching he sold cruises. t and sleep as others, students hear the r u o Both of his parents are also He was allowed to travel to the phrase “I’m so tired” C or one person might teachers. “I always imagined Caribbean and on a cruise to at least three times a Audrey Royer taking a break from just have more day. A 1999 National available sleep time myself doing the same thing,” New York. “I always enjoyed Sleep Foundation school work in the library in their schedule. said Thomsen. traveling so having that job was survey found that 60 It’s quite He is pretty sure that perfect for me,” Thomsen said. percent of children complain of 25 a person’s circadian noticeable when teenagers he will be working with special “I want to be the feeling tired during the day and pacemaker, the 24 hour cycle in don’t get enough sleep; education children for the rest teacher who kids can go to 15 percent of children admitted the physiological processes of aggravation kicks into high gear of his teaching career. “When I when they have a question to falling asleep in school at a human being, slows down. along with an overall lousy see kids start to get something about anything, not just math, some point in time ( The internship has a summer. The staff members H bring their applications and a “It’s g been offered since 1995 when e involved in hiring are math M good attitude, to the interview, the bank first opened at AHS. l o o k e d teacher Mr. Jim Hawkins and Bristol County Savings Bank which will be set up and given The job consists of “working u p o n bank manager Mrs. Linda by Pinault. with the public, handling cash, very well Pinault. After being accepted check cashing, customer by college admissions’ The interns attend The current students and hired, there are a few things transactions, and following attendants,” said Pinault. training sessions at different working at the bank are juniors to do, including signing up to policies. All starting interns In addition to this times throughout the year and Vannerie Heng and Erik attend the summer training at earn the same rate, which is opportunity being a great various events. Some of these Guillette. “The best part about the Taunton bank and signing really good. It’s a very experience, there are also events are the Health Fair and working here is that it’s kind of up for the banking class taught competitive rate,” said Pinault. events that the interns can the AHS Road Race, which has a professional job,” said by Hawkins. The summer The student interns partake in if hired. The Road been organized by the Attleboro Guillette, who works at the training usually takes place in will work from 8:30-4:30 during Race, which is sponsored by Teachers’ Association for the bank on Saturdays. the month of August and vacations, after school, and many including the Bristol last three years. The interns may This opportunity gives continues through the entire Saturday mornings when County Savings Bank, is one attend these on a voluntary five credits, and is great to put month. Hawkins said the class needed (with pay), on top of fundraiser that a student might basis. on college applications or a is “a lot of work, but relevant.” working third period in school be selected to handle the money Pinault said the interns résumé. The bank is looking for The topics taught will be (without pay). Aside from it for. The event raises money to are “treated like full time sophomores, who like working needed before and after being a great opportunity and pay user fees for sports and has employees.” with people. Pinault said they graduating. learning experience, it is also been going on for 14 years. The hottest new show to hit MTV this year is America’s Other weeks, they’re asked to mimic popular music Best Dance Crew, produced by American Idol judge and record America’s videos, such as Soulja Boy’s “Crank Dat Soulja Boy,” Omarion’s producer Randy Jackson. “Ice Box,” and Chris Brown’s “Wall to Wall.” “I watch it every week; it shows great skills, and different Best Dance “I think every team on that episode was able to re-make styles of dance. It’s a really fun show to watch,” said Chelsea Crew the music videos better than they were originally done. Status Quo Brathass (10). did the Soulja Boy better than I’ve ever seen it,” said Todd By: Jen Monast The show started off by searching the country for the 12 Simmons (12). best dance crews ranging from studio to street Another week, the show was themed styles, and then narrowed it down to eight in around Michael Jackson’s old school moves. the first dance-off. Routines are critiqued by three judges, The crews that made their way onto which include former NSYNC band member the show included: JabbawockeeZ, Kaba JC Chasez, hip hop singer Lil Mama, and Modern, Status Quo, Breaksk8, Fysh n professional choreographer Shane Sparks. Then Chicks, Live in Color, Iconic, and Femme 5. > l viewers vote at home, either online or by text m “All the teams were defiantly t h j messages. . s e amazing, I could never imagine being able i r “I voted for Kaba Modern at least 15 e s to dance like that,” said Heather Lafontaine / w e times one week so they wouldn’t be eliminated. r c (11). _ e I absolutely love them,” said Ashley Courville c n Every week, remaining crews are a d / (11). n asked to use original choreography and dance y d / The two groups that receive the least v t skills to meet the challenges given out by the n o / amount of votes from the previous week face m judges. Some weeks the teams are asked to o c . off at the end of the show and one of them is v re-create Broadway musicals, such as t m . eliminated by the judges. The last group w Grease, Hairspray, and Chicago, while w w standing is crowned America’s Best Dance / / : incorporating a hip hop vibe. p t t Crew, and receives a touring contract to h “The week they re-created musicals < showcase their talents across the country. was one of my favorite episodes. Everyone America’s best dance crew on MTV The show airs every Thursday at 10 struggled with it, but were able to make it p.m. until America’s Best Dance Crew is look good,” said Nicole Harvey (11). chosen. Become a DTV Coming Soon published By: Kayla Pike author. television) that do not receive It’s time to get rid of Anyone who has an coupons, worth $40 each, to go UHF signals (channels 14 and Write for the your “rabbit ears” because on analog television will need to toward an eligible digital-to- above) may have problems with Feb. 17 all stations are going to buy a digital-to-analog set-top analog converter box. Eagle’s Eye and their antennas because most be broadcasting in digital converter box, which is around Converter boxes are not The Sun television (DTV). DTV stations are on UHF $50, but may vary depending on intended for analog televisions Chronicle - DTV will free that are hooked up to cable or up frequencies for public satellite. choose safety communications People can request a Journalism. such as fire, police and coupon in a couple of different emergency rescue. ways. Trudeau cont. from page 29 Digital programming will They may apply Magnolia and When Harry Met provide a better viewing online at What a change going from majority mean well, and difference or if it helps someone hard-work and effort I put into senior captain to a freshie. genuinely want you to succeed. out in the long run, the feeling the last 12 years – my high But there is nothing I could have saved myself a is incredibly rewarding. school diploma. It also means wrong starting from the bottom, whole lot of trips to the dean’s Senior year has come that my life, which has always I’ve done it before and I will do office if I followed those too fast, and I’m at the end of revolved around school, will be it again. It’s just going to be sentiments. my third semester of Journalism changing forever and the time I really hard, but I’ll work My future endeavors – leaving as an editor. have spent at AHS is over. through it. I have been given the include going to college and Journalism has taught me many Although, I will be leaving tools from everyone in my life being active in sports. I would lessons, and helped me improve behind a lot of great memories, to make it through anything and like to pursue a career in the my writing. Even though I I will cherish these memories s I have my friends and my family field of sports management seemed to procrastinate until forever. r e w to thank for that. because that is my passion. o the day before deadlines, every Throughout these four P a s I want to say goodbye AHS has taught me that any s deadline, I can honestly say, I years I have gained many true, i l e person can thrive in a diverse M to AHS but I truly can not will miss this class. life-long friends who I hope I Freshman Year because I have a feeling I will setting and I will take that with will remain in touch with after PCE OUT! be back sooner or later for some me throughout my years in graduation. I also had great reason, probably one I will college. teachers who inspired me and See make up, but it’s still a reason. taught me lessons I will always Ya I will definitely be back for carry with me in the future. The basketball games and some people I encountered are really Later football games, especially the what made my high school By: Lauren M. Beland Turkey Football game. I will years unforgettable. Four years at AHS, also steal Eagle’s Eye The thought of leaving s d fourteen years in the Attleboro newspapers to see who is still l high school can be upsetting o n y school system, IT’S FINALLY writing and how good they are e and scary, but for the most part R i l l OVER! I have spent so much getting. I want to thank e I think it is exiting and thrilling. K f time representing Attleboro everyone. f This school has prepared me for a t through academics, athletics, I am honestly sad I am S First Red Sox game the next step in life – college. I and community service. graduating and I wish the best Writer Kevin Najera will finally be leaving but I will Now I am finally of luck to my fellow classmates senior year! never forget AHS. I remember recognized for it. I am attending and to all my friends who are AHS – in my Heart Senior Goodbye when I walked through the Rhode Island College in the fall still stuck at AHS — make the Forever doors as a young, immature By: Kelli Reynolds with a full scholarship and I will best of everything. By: Kevin Najera freshman and now I will be be a freshman shooting guard It feels like just walking across the stage at for the girl’s varsity basketball yesterday I stepped into Ms. Is high school over? It graduation as a grown, team as I continue my Bee’s tiny classroom. finally is, and for the most part independent adult. AHS and the education to become a Sports Journalism had seemed like an I loved being in this huge high people have truly changed me Broadcaster and Journalist. interesting class during course school compared to my small forever and made me the person I have thought so selection the spring of my school in Guatemala. I am today. much about growing up and freshman year, and all of a I remember my first moving on lately, but as the sudden I was nervous for what day walking into AHS like it time comes closer, the more I it might hold. was yesterday. It has been a don’t want to leave. After all Submitted I had to go interview hard four years but thanks to the complaining, I don’t want Traveling toward people? People were going to everyone who helped me along to leave. What is wrong with read what I write? I was the way I was able to make it e k the future i me? Nothing is wrong; I am mortified. through to the end. P a l y actually completely normal. Bee slowly broke me AHS has taught me to a Senior Goodbye K I have no clue why I By: Eric Drapala out of my shell, helping me to respect and love others even wanted to grow up so fast, take my writing further than I more than I already did. I never Sports writer because all I want to do now is thought possible. Before long I thought I would be able to Kayla Pike slow down and enjoy every It’s time to say was having articles published in speak, read and write in two moment of my life, good or bad. goodbye to AHS. The final days The Sun Chronicle. There’s languages, but now I am able The Best Memories The bad is not as bad as it could are approaching and nothing like seeing your own to do it. If you enjoy or want to get, our class was very lucky, anticipation for all seniors is at writing in a local paper that you improve your writing I really are High School we made it through prom alive, a high. Some of us are headed know many people will read. recommend taking journalism. Memories which is an accomplishment to college and some have other The award I won in Towards the end of my By: Kayla Pike whether we want to admit it or future plans, but either way we first semester in Journalism, I Journalism represents an not. are excited to begin the future. wrote an article about a friend’s opening door in my life because It seems like yesterday High school is the best My high school rare disease - Reflex I learned that if you want when we were all just freshmen years of my life and I will truly experience was an exciting time Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). something you have to fight and coming into a new school, miss it. It will be different not in my life. I made many friends This is an awful disease that even “die” for it. making new friends, and being able to see my friends all through sports and my various affects the nerves in the body, Here’s some last learning new things. day, talk to them all the time, classes; the people you meet only causing pain. advice – obey, respect, and love Now we are seniors, walk around the halls with my certainly make the high school The article was hung your teachers; they are very days from graduating and boyfriend and my friends. I will years more enjoyable. up in the deli her family owns special. Be smart choosing your making the biggest decisions of miss talking to officers Bob One of my most in North Attleboro, and was friends and take the time to get our lives. Ramos and Bob Hale who are memorable moments of my read by many customers. One to know them better. The best thing about the greatest officers I have ever high school life occurred during of these customers actually being in high school has met. I will miss staying out late the fall of freshman year, approached my friend’s family deffinatly been the memories. on school nights, skipping, and October to be exact. The day about a new treatment in Fla. Freshman year I assemblies to get out of class, after the Red Sox won their first that she could receive. Since remember our class advisors, fights, and all the drama. I will World Series in 86 years, then, my friend travels there for Ms. Rebecca Richard and Ms. actually miss laughing at all the breaking the vaunted Curse of treatments. Sheila Rosa, having a crazy idea girls who start drama because the Bambino. The whole school Without writing this of an $8 prom, and starting the they have no life. was a buzz; I can still remember article, she would still be in ever-so-popular “08408.” The worst day of my slapping high fives in the halls excruciating pain every day Who could forget the d e Boston Red Sox finally winning life was turning in MY with my friends and talking t without any help. It’s an t i m basketball jersey. The one I about the history we as Red Sox unbelievable feeling to know b the World Series for the first u wore for four years will be fans had just witnessed. It was S time since 1918, and the New that you’ve made such a Editor Kristi Pedro given to another player; it’s not a wild and crazy time I won’t significant difference in England Patriots winning the the same not being able to step soon forget. someone’s life. Super Bowl once again, since on the court as a Bomber. Now Through the years I have That’s the best part Senior Memories winning in 2002? I am an Anchorman. I’ll be had some first-rate teachers and about Journalism. Making a By: Kristi Pedro Sophomore year came wearing maroon and white some run of the mill ones, but difference in people’s lives, This June I will have and went. The only thing I can instead of royal blue and white. what one must realize is that the something to show for all that Continued on page 3 whether it’s an immediate 32 Edition 5 June 2008 S T A F F S e n i o r M e m o r i e s friends are because of it. Take my advice and You are likely to go to realize what can never be parties. You’re going to get avoided. Life will go on and high in trouble one time or school may be the best four years another, especially by your of your life. Make the best years parents. People will of your life matter because gossip; you will get talked sooner than you think, you will about. Rumors do spread, be thrown out into the real world it’s going to hurt at the time where you have to pay bills and and I can’t promise you’ll have more responsibility than never think about it again you ever wanted. Enjoy these years while you can because life h because you will, but it’s t r r a goes on and whatever you plan e k w not going to matter later in a o B H on doing after high school will h e life. a i r n o a b f be completely different from e e You will make t D S decisions that you will what you are doing now. L to R: Cassey Baker, Rachael Langey, Shi Ying If you do not listen to Stef Howarth regret both good and bad, but Zheng, Alex Neville, Emily Lukin, Lauren Baker, just tell yourself, everything any of this, try to make the The Best Years happens for a reason. You will memory of high school a good Katherine Akinyemi and of Your Life have trouble in classes but that one because you only live once Pauline Sou at Senior Prom 2008 doesn’t mean to give up, it and these years can not be turned By: Stefanie Howarth Senior Goodbye should be an incentive to try back. As a senior, I know a By: Cassandra Baker harder. r e As I begin to lose everyday, there is a sense of k thing or two about the high a You are going to hate B myself to the overwhelming e unity and pride among the i school experience. It’s said that s people, even if you have no real s a senioritis that I’ve been students. I witnessed the way the four long years of high C reason why. Don’t put yourself infected with since the middle teenagers with completely school are the best years of a down, it is only going to hurt person’s life. I’m not sure I of junior year, I become more different interests were able to you and everyone around you and more desperate to leave band together at pep rallies and agree, maybe I will in four more and your friends might stop years, but I can’t complain this place. games to root their classmates wanting to hang out with you I have watched on. much either. if you are just ruining the fun. Parts of these four students wade through a AHS may be worn The list of avoidables flooded parking lot on the around the edges, but what years make you want to run goes on and on but just look away and start a new life, and same day that several were other high school has achieved on the bright side because dodging falling pieces of the an $8 prom? Low budget or not, trust me, I know how you feel; tough times will end even I’ve tried to convince my ceiling. AHS has spirit, drive and though it feels like forever. Karin Black I have used character, and I am proud to parents to let me go to a High school is a different school. News flash, Senior Goodbye bathrooms that were originally have been a part of it. learning experience regarding made for students in High school is a time high school is the same By: Karin Black education and life, but after kindergarten. I have tried to everywhere. It’s hard to believe there of stress and trials, but the four long year’s high school learn in a classroom that was There are times that are only a couple of weeks left community that the students and will be a memory. too hot during the summer and you feel like nothing can go before the seniors are out of high faculty fostered here was Treasure your true too cold during the winter. In always enough to balance those right: you and your best friend school. I remember my freshman friends. Some people are meant a nutshell (and not to sound are fighting, you failed year like it was yesterday and I troubles out. It’s true that I to be your friends and some too dramatic), I have suffered yesterday’s quiz, the only night always joke around with my won’t be sad to leave behind the people, who you thought would here at AHS. you have a lot of homework you friends about the memories we overload of homework and 5:30 always be your friends, are not. Four years in this wake-ups, but overall, the have to work, and your parents have shared. There are people who will school and I still manage to just don’t understand you. If From having the heat on atmosphere at AHS made my never have anything good to lose my way, constantly there was a word that meant during the summer and the air experience all the more say about you, or anyone else having to ask my sister, “What overwhelmed times a million, conditioning on during the enjoyable. for that matter. Do not let it floor are we on again?” With AHS, I’ll probably be that’s how you’d feel. winter, to the parking lot bother you because they aren’t over 1800 students in the High school may not flooding, we, as seniors, have missing you while I suffocate in worth it anyway, and they never building, there’s no hiding the be all fun and games but there endured a lot. a college dorm room with will be. fact that AHS is huge. horrifying roommates, but I’ll is still time to play. With every Four years ago I never You may find your Despite (and this is be back to visit in no time. tough time you have, there is a would have thought I would true friends freshman year or where my cynicism starts to good one to help get over the make it this far and have the Goodbye and thank you may find them senior year fade) the huge mass of bodies bad one. friends I have; without them I you AHS! but it doesn’t matter how long that attend our school It’s frustrating when you have known them, it would have never survived. you are stressed out and one of matters how true they are. When I talk to other Journalism Seminar for High School Students cont. your parents says, “You are just You’ll figure it out when times people who attend different from page 4 a kid, what could be so schools they always say that AHS students. The professional get tough and they are still These would help prevent speakers are always interesting stressful?” just adding to your there helping you keep your is a “crappy” school and that they nasty attacks on people or their already bad mood. would never want to go to school and talk about up-to-date head up, when others will only opinions and any topics. Interacting with other Attending a high be there when you are on top here. Although the school may inappropriate language. “You school with enough students to not look its best on the outside, journalism students from across of the world. Once you realize want to have a filtration the state and seeing their populate a small town, students who your true friends are, they inside, there is a whole lot of system, but also allow students can get themselves into trouble people who care for every newspapers is invaluable. I wish will never leave your side; to get involved with the they’d open the conference to no matter how hard they try. expect them to be at your student in this school. discussion,” Dobrow said. You’re going to fight I have made good more students in the future,” wedding. After the blog talk, said Bee. with your friends. You will lose Your life right now bonds with teachers and coming Dobrow discussed how to friends but you’ll always gain back to visit may be something I The conference was may seem like the only choose good article topics. packed full of wonderful more. One of your best friends important thing but it’s only a will do. She said that it’s important to may turn into your worst enemy When thinking about speakers and great advice to small detail in your life as a focus on issues that affect the aspiring journalists. or you may completely stop whole, and things and people leaving it makes me sad even community and have talking to them and won’t even who are a problem now, you though I can’t wait to get out of reliable sources. She say hi in the hall. You will go thankfully, will never here. Going away to college is a closed with which kinds through a break up and it’s not remember. Forget the high big deal and the fact that I won’t of documents are the end of the world even school drama because the be near any of my friends scares available to the public. though it may feel like it, just me. i Some of these documents n people who start it have i r e remember how bad it felt when I would hate to lose z nothing better to do. Realize include information on z a another relationships ends later touch with everyone. These four L school budgets and police h who matters because your time p e s in life. You’re going to years have been some of my o will be better spent with them reports. J encounter death, whether it is a rather than wasting your time worst and best, but I don’t think “This field study David Cavell and Lara family member or friend and dwelling on people who don’t I would give them up for is extremely beneficial to Kitan from Gov. Duval you’ll realize who your true anything. matter. young journalism Patrick’s office 33 Fun Day at AHS 34 35 Edition 5 June 2008 Lacrosse Team? BEATSBEATSBEATSBEATSBEATSBEATSBEATS By: Tara Trudel Grade 10 Class Council By: Jen Moreau AHS has a wide by the rules.” variety on the sports scene, P h y s i c a l Looking for a club to and be an “honorary member,” however, one important sport is Education teacher Mr. join? The Grade 10 Class which is someone who is not missing — lacrosse. Sean Capizzo is a Council is a club to consider. elected but goes to the They meet once a week in Mrs. meetings and contributes to the The question as to l lacrosse player himself e d u Angela Larson’s room on discussions. why there isn’t a lacrosse team r and said in an e-mail, T a r Tuesdays in 235 B for about an The goal of the is not an unheard one. The “I started playing a T funding is the main problem,” lacrosse seriously in Lacrosse sticks hour. council is to plan events to raise said Athletic Director Mr. Mark college. I was the The council discusses money for the class of 2010. Houle. “Yes, we’ve shown starting ice hockey upcoming events to benefit their Class council class and financial situations. president, Tori Beauregard said, interest in making a lacrosse goalie for Roger Williams same stick, however, it is 40 - 42 There are nine elected “It is a great club to be in. You team, but with the budget we are University and was approached inches for attackmen, and grade ten students on the get first look on prom locations, unable to support it,” he added. to try out for the lacrosse goalie midfielders, or 52 - 72 inches for council. Four are officers and you earn trust from teachers, People on the fall field position. I was told that it is a defensemen. The ball for the five are class representatives. and it looks excellent on college hockey team might jump at the natural transition for hockey boys can be white, yellow or Anyone can attend applications.” opportunity to sign up for this players.” orange. sport. “I know field hockey and “It would be nice to The helmets must be lacrosse have some similarities, have both boys and girls play approved by NOCSAE Paint a Picture, It which is why I would be lacrosse at Attleboro High (National Operating Committee Lasts Longer interested in playing,” said School. It is one of the fastest on Standards for Athletic By: Amber Thomas Amber Achin (10). growing sports in the northeast Equipment) and they must have As the weather “It would be a spring and Attleboro is among the few a face mask, chin pad and a becomes warmer and flowers sport and it wouldn’t cause any high school athletic programs in cupped four point chin strap begin to bloom, so do the problems or interfere with any our league that have not been fastened to all four helmet charcoal and paintbrushes. other sport because there aren’t able to get a program off the hooks. AHS’s art department is many spring choices. In the ground,” he continued. The boys must wear a Staff: flourishing with aspiring teen winter, 400 students participate Equipment is a major visible mouthpiece and Farial Aziz artists who are making a range in sports, while in the spring 250 factor in the game. The protective gloves. Also, all Cassandra Baker of different pieces that, in many participate and it’d be nice to equipment for the girl’s team players, with the exception of the Kayla Castro cases, is talent far beyond their see more,” said Houle, adding, consists of the lacrosse stick, goalkeeper, must wear shoulder Morgan Chirico years. “The topic has been brought up which is usually made of wood, pads. Felicia Connolly Starting recently, the many times and we’ve tried to laminated wood, or synthetic Things such as arm Courtney Cotter art department began offering put it through, but so far it material with a net pocket at the pads and rib pads are also Audrey Coulter classes that require hasn’t been able to happen.” end. A girl’s lacrosse stick must strongly recommended and Kalila Darkstar prerequisites. Art teachers “I started playing have an overall length of often required along with cups. Katelyn Delaurier include Ms. Lindsay Nygard, lacrosse when I was in middle between 35 1/2 - 43 1/4 inches. Men’s lacrosse is a Hillary Dias Mr. John Ferrigno, Ms. Melissa school. I enjoyed it a lot and I The ball must be contact game and includes ten Eric Drapala Poyet, Ms. Anne Montagno. think it’d be a huge advantage yellow and made of solid rubber. players, the goalie, defensemen, Paige Fontes They teach Art I, Art II, Junior to our school,” said Justin It must be 7.75 - 8 inches in midfielders, and attackmen. Devin Goyette Art Portfolio, Senior Art McLeish (12). circumference and weigh 5 - 5.25 The object of the game Meghan Harvey Portfolio and Jewelry and Is the danger of the ounces. All players must wear a is the same as the women’s. Samantha Jacobson Ceramics. sport a factor why a team was mouth guard and eyewear. Capizzo said, “Athletes just Jess Jeffrey This is beneficial for never started? Houle explained, Woman’s lacrosse is, need to learn the game and the David Jung students who wish to major in “No, there are enough “very little to no contact stick handling skills.” Kelly Jung the arts when they reach college precautions taken and good allowed,” said Capizzo. The “At AHS there are Corrin Kershner because more classes being rules in the game to keep safe, game consists of 12 players, many choices of sports but Shelley Lefebvre offered means more just like ice hockey and field which are a goalie, attackers and lacrosse is something I think a Brooke Lindsay opportunities. hockey. The boy’s team would defenders. The object of the lot of other students would Jen Monast Currently there is only have a lot more contact than the game is to shoot the ball with enjoy and be interested in. I Jen Moreau one Art Club, which meets every girl’s team. You can get hurt in the lacrosse stick into the goal. think a lacrosse team is a great Kevin Najera Tues. after school from 2 to 3:15 any sport. You just have to play The boys have the idea,” said Meghann Griffin (10). Kayla Pike p.m. lasted 13 innings. Kelli Reynolds Hearing the word One thing for art Captain’s View As the season Sabrina Sameja team, people often think of lovers to be excited about is an continued the girls gained more Tori Sargent togetherness or family. AHS’s By: Hillary Dias upcoming art show at Gold Mark wins. Both Zucarelli and Cheney Melanie Thibeault Varsity Softball Team is a family. Federal Credit Union. This is an This season the girls agreed that the biggest game on Amber Thomas The girls went through many event that Van Gogh would take started off with two losses to April 22 would definitely be Tara Trudel changes because so many his ear back just to hear about. Mansfield and Durfee high against Bishop Feehan High Ashley Zimmerman seniors graduated last year. The date is coming up. School. The girls ended up Captain Amber All are welcome to submit art beating Feehan 2-3. Zucarelli (12) said, “Losing a work for this event and prizes Layout: The girls also lot of seniors last year will be given out for first, second Lidia Banushi pulled out another win definitely impacted the team and third places. For more Dara Beech against Dartmouth High physically and emotionally. information go to the AHS art Lauren Beland School with a score of 4-2. The team was very close last department near the Pit and see Kayla Pike The question year and we were all so used Nygard. Samantha Thomas n i about making it to states is to playing with each other, but h c A always on the girls’ minds. the underclassmen who were r e Editors: b brought up filled the open m “I think states would be a A Lidia Banushi spots pretty well.” AHS softball team good goal, although it may Dara Beech New captains not happen. Every girl on this Lauren Beland team should be thinking of Zucarelli and Sarah Cheney Karin Black schools. “Defensively we can possibly making it to that (12) had to learn the Felicia Connolly work on communication in the responsibilities of being team point,” added Cheney. Amanda Correllus field,” said Zucarelli. leaders. The team is trying to Self-portrait by Lauren Stef Howarth “Offensively we need work hard and becoming used “Being a captain is a Joey Lazzerini to work on getting the bat on Buckman (11) huge responsibility. Captains to playing with each other. The Kristi Pedro have to be mature about a lot of the ball. We have a few girls girls have a tough few last weeks who can really hit, but the things because everyone looks but are determined to end the Advisor: up to them. I like being a captain others need to back them up,” season well. The team is Ms. Adeline Bee because I can cheer on my added Cheney. determined to end their season teammates and also be there to The AHS team started well. Printing: talk to them if they ever need to put things together and won The last game, at AHS, Graphic Comm. me,” said Cheney. their first game against was against North Attleboro Self-portrait painting by Department Barnstable High School, which High School on May 22. 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