Provided for Free by The Knightly News DCH ACademy Honda of “The voice of the students.” Old bridge Spirit Week shows spunk A symphony of FMS diversity Hopes of Asad Dar graders wore blue. It was probably the Knightly News Staff least fun day, but it was a good way to Harmony Week new twist on Well, Spirit Week has passed and end spirit week. for many it was a very delightful When asked what he wore, Jamar celebrates the field trips week, while for others it was a rather Anderson gave a full week of details Asad Dar strange one. about his attire. various cultures of Knightly News Staff On Monday we watched as students “I wore a black hat with a Nike Students at FMS have been going on got “sporty” and wore different types logo on it on Tuesday,” he said, “on Franklin Township their share of field trips lately, but I think of sports jerseys. You could look one Wednesday, I wore a black shirt with Joseph Bonilla and Tori LaBirt it’s time we changed something. It’s way and you might see a basketball an orange shirt over it, inside out not up to us on where we go, and I think Knightly News Staff jersey with Kobe Bryant on the back pants and a sleeveless shirt around my maybe it should be for just one time. and you could look another and see a ankles. Thursday I wore green, black In Feburary, there was harmony in Franklin Middle school as students Many students were willing to green Philadelphia Eagles jersey. As and blue pajamas. Spirit Week was a share their opinions and keep it real- Tuesday arrived so did students with good thing that happened to the school and teachers celebrated their diver- sity. istic. Some of these ideas were well hats on their heads. and it makes everyone laugh. thought about and had good reasons. I saw many original caps and very “Spirit Week is the best time I’ve Students and teachers participated in Harmony Week, which is a special Seventh-grader Allim Ali said he interesting hats all over the place. had this year.” wanted to go to Six Flags Great Ad- Wednesday was a different story Philippe Donaus said he emptied time of year when people come to- gether to become one and learn about venture. He thinks the trip should be that had people mixing around their out his closet for Spirit Week. used for gifted and talented students, clothes. Maybe an inside out shirt “I wore everything I could,” he other cultures. There were several ac- tivities that students and teachers did but opened up to other students as well. with shorts over jeans, gloves and two said. “It would be great to go to Great different shoes was what you saw on “I even decided to borrow a wizard to highlight the various backgrounds Shena Samora, an eighth-grade social studies teacher, and Jytotika Shekhawat, an eighth-grade math- of the people within the school. matics teach showoff their Mexican and Indian culture. Photo courtesy of Harmony Week Committee. Adventures after finals,” said Ali. some people. hat from one of my friends for hat day. He thinks it’s a good idea because Everyone was different. It was fun knowing that I don’t have to Deborah Cooke, a mass media where they listened to Heritage O.P., “It’s how the world comes together teacher, helped organize Harmony an amazing percussion band. as one,” she said. the trip will offer students an op- Thursday was the silly “Pajama have liked a bunch of stuff that looks portunity to “just to relax with day”. It was the day that probably stupid because everyone else is wear- Week. She said it’s important for the On Wednesday, there was a brief Physical education teacher Nicole students to share who they are as a ny Week to participate in Career Day, Monfusani said she was able to share friends and go on rides seeing as caused the most laughs. Some students ing something funny as well!” we just took our Finals and should decided to be funny and have a teddy Donaus also said he thoroughly culture to other students. but the next day we were back into her Italian-American pride with her “The goal was to celebrate the diver- the swing of celebrating our diver- students and learn about their coun- at least get to chill out for a while.” bear in hand. Last, but not least was enjoyed himself—especially during “We would actually be looking for- the day we wore school colors (it was the rally. sity of Franklin Middle School and sity. Thursday was flag-day, when try’s cultures, as well. Franklin Township,” she said. “It’s students and teachers came to school “The week was important to the ward to finals as the day after we would also the pep rally day). Seventh-grad- be screaming our heads off on El Toro!” ers had to wear gold, while the eighth- Spirit Week continued on pg. 2 great for the kids to realize what kind dressed in their ethnic clothing and school because it promoted different of community we have here, how dif- their native country’s flag. Also it was diversities and cultures,’’ she said. Nicole Monfusani, a physical edu- What’s Inside the Knightly News ferent everyone is and how everyone potluck that night. Friday was the an- Daryll Anglo, an eight grader, said cation teacher, was on the same page as Allim when she said “I Page Two: Letters to the Editor gets along.” nouncement of contest winners. his favorite part of harmony week The week started with teachers and “The week was good,” said seventh- was the contest. would like to go to an amusement Page Three: Community News park. There are a lot of different Page Four: Tunes and Grooves students beginning to decorate their grader Brandon Bennett. “It was a good experience to see doors for a contest to see who would Heather Fitzroy, an eighth-grader people helping each other to win the things to do and it’s a lot of fun.” Page Five: What’s Hot have the best door, reflecting harmony who is Czechoslovakian and Hungar- door contest,” said Anglo. “It was Monfusani believes going to Page Six: The Knight Lounge and culture. On Tuesday, the students ian, said the week was very cool. very creative.” an amusement park would help Page Eight: Sports and teachers attended an assembly Check out Harmony Day inspired writing the students release some stress. on pages 4 and 6. The Knightly News Page Two Letters to the editor Thank You! “It may be ringing in class, but it’s better to “Identification cards are no fun for stu- I agree with all your points of how ID cards I agreed with almost everything you said. I useful for many people including myself. I leave the cell home” dents” are not worth it. The material is breakable thought it was well written and very informa- disagree with some of the kids who said that Principal Roberta Mitchell I disagree with the school policy that I think ID’s are just another thing to worry and students get in trouble for not wearing it. tive. I liked the part where you talked about we should not give extra credit to the students Vice-Principal Nikkii Tatum we should leave our cell phones at home. We about in our busy lives. My ID totally got de- Also, it costs $5 to get a new one with a result how bright colored skinny jeans should not who do poorly in school. I disagree because Vice-Principal Micheal Rich should have the right to have our cell phones. stroyed. The cheap plastic broke in half, and that is going to be the same. be worn. they are the reason why some of us need extra Sunil Fernandes For example, if there is an emergency we all I was left with was the lanyard and two Edgar Mejia, seventh-grade Bobbie Mayo, seventh-grade credit. DCH Academy Honda have our cell phones and we could call some- pieces of my ID with my picture broken in Samantha Quintana, seventh-grade Ms. Cooke one for help. My second reason is that it is a half. I know $5 isn’t a large amount of money, “These Jeans are P-H-A-T” I really don’t think skinny jeans are cool. Mr. Bloom good tool for parents to get in contact with but with that cash I could go to Subway and I think skinny jeans are for both girls and They’re just colorful and tacky. So what if ce- Mr. Kovach get a foot-long sub sandwich. But instead of boys. You can wear them in any color or any lebrities wear them? It doesn’t mean you have their child. Another example is what if a club cont. from page 1 Ms. Ghanem you have is canceled. If you have your cell getting something to eat, I had to get another style. Wearing them big at the waist does tend to wear them too just to be cool. Okay, maybe Spirit Week Mr. Brochstein phone, you can call your parent or guardian cheap plastic ID. to look ugly. If you’re wearing skinny jeans, I you can have one pair tops, but not them col- Donaus also said he thoroughly Ms. Perez to inform them that your aren’t staying after The picture in my ID isn’t even that good. think they should be skin tight. If they’re not, orful ones—just get black ones. I know for enjoyed himself—especially during school. If it is in your locker, then you might When I went to get to get my picture taken, why not wear regular jeans? To me, the ones sure you won’t catch me in a pair of skinny the rally. For your assistance not be able to open it because it is jammed. If the librarian was rushing and without even that are stretchy and made with some spandex jeans. They are also tired and played out. Now “I thought that it was really fun to be and support. warning me, she took my picture and I knew are the most comfortable. Many people may when people rock skinny jeans, they look fun- it is in your pocket, then you can easily take it able to have spirit week so we could out and call someone. My third reason is that that picture wasn’t going to be the best pic- think that skinny jeans are the newest things ny. People don’t rock them how they used to parents might be protective and might want ture. I think they should have let us at least because they see the rappers and singers wear- back in the day. The thing that really makes get everyone pumped for the pep their child to have it with them in school. If it have retakes. ing them. If you go back in history, you will me fly off the handle is when a dude tries to rally,’’ he said. “It was fun because it is a parent’s request, the child should be able Mansi Shah, seventh-grade see that they’ve been around for quite some wear skinny jeans with a rock star chain, sus- was a great chance for people to go to bring their cell phone to school. time. To me, the best colors of skinny jeans to penders, and some high sneakers. Actually, I ahead and scream their lungs out.” All of these examples require the cell phone I agree that I.D’s are no fun for kids be- wear are the regular denim color, light blue, really think skinny jeans are for girls. If you cause many different reasons .One reason that dark blue and grey. are a guy with skinny jeans on and definitely Tariah Gaillard, who wore green and The Knightly News to be with the student and in their pocket. If a student fails to do that and it is out of their upsets kids the most is that the cheap plastic Deandre Ware, seventh-grade bright colors, you should go check yourself black spray painted hat, said she Volume I, Issue III, 2008-09 pocket, then they should be spoken to or giv- made for it breaks so easy. Then kids get an- because something might be wrong with you. thought Spirit Week was a great time en detention. gry because they have to pay five full dollars I agree with you saying that these jeans are Now I’m not trying to play skinny jeans or for the entire school. Reporters Neha Shaw, seventh-grade just to replace it. Kids should get a second I.D. the hottest in school. Every day I see different the people who wear them, but come on, the “Spirit Week was fun because we got Asad Dar for. Another reason why I.D’s are the cause students wearing them. I even have two pairs dudes know that’s a little ridiculous. It’s just to see how people really dressed,” she Anjali Patil I disagree with the fact that you should of children’s unhappiness is that if it breaks, of them at my house, they are black and blue. disappointing to see how many dudes like to leave your cell phone at home. If someone you have to wait 10 minutes just to buy lunch I see boys and girls wearing them. Celebrities wear these super tight jeans, so just quit it. said. “We also got to see how people Jay Parekh was calling with an emergency you should and engulf it, so you have something in your like Lil’ Wayne and Kanye West wear them Zaire Staten, seventh-grade expressed their pep.” Belton DeLaine-Facey take the call. There could also be a time where stomach and then run to. Now that stinks! too. The skinny jeans look good on boys and Although she couldn’t wear any funky Jared Durgasingh there’s a lock down situation. At that point, Nicholas Karsen, seventh-grade girls. It is a great style now and it was back clothing, Principal Roberta Mitchell Kayla Mosegi Okon Bangura, seventh-grade then as well. Kids are really starting to wear you would need your cell phone to get help. celebrates school pride all the time. Neha Hinduja The purpose of a phone is to connect to a po- skinny jeans. They’re a big hit. I also agree lice officer or someone for your help. That I thought the article had true and definite I think that we could wear skinny jeans with the fact that kids can’t wear them every Events such the homeroom breakfast Gabrielle Kissi shows we need cell phones to help us. points about identification cards. The article that are orange for girls. It doesn’t look hor- day. Girls can wear them every day because competition, the spirit week trophy Alexandra Brown Sakeyna Bailey, seventh-grade states that people have become upset over rible. If we wanted to wear them we could. that is normal. But if guys start to wear them and face painting makes the school a Bianca Fernandes their picture, and I couldn’t agree more. I per- I think you are kind of judging us. It’s our per- everyday, then that would be weird. You also fun place to be, she said. Joseph Bonilla sonally was fine with my ID picture, but I got sonal style. I think boys should wear skinny have to have a certain style when you wear I don’t think they should be left in the “I love spirit week because it’s a lot Tori LaBirt lockers in case of an emergency. There could complaints from my friends and even people jeans but not that much. I think celebrities them as well as not making color variations be someone in the building trying to harm stu- who I didn’t even know. I find it wrong that do influence our styles but some styles don’t too fruity. It doesn’t look right when you are of fun,’’ Mitchell said. “It’s a way for Alexis Chyz dents. The rule should be changed so it’s fair the people who run this school keep on letting work out. I think that skinny jeans are cool, wearing a bright colored pair of skinny jeans students to demonstrate how much Cartoonist to students and teachers. For an example, the people break their “cheap” I.D.s by accident and everyone should own a pair. They are with another bright shirt. They do come in they like their school.” Courtney Frimpong kids could have the phones in their pockets and have to pay five dollars. If we had stur- very cool and I love them. different colors, but you have to pick the right Photographers dier cards, less people would be losing their Sheena Lewis, seventh-grade one for you. but they can’t have it out. I also disagree with Vincent Mangione it not being out during lunchtime because it’s ID’s and ultimately less people would get in Chris Chaves, seventh-grade a free period. Kids are normally talking with trouble. As soon as I read your article about skinny Taylor Jones their friends or they could call their parents to Chad Stewart, seventh-grade jeans, I loved it. I thought that it was very cre- “Extra Credit” Adviser let them know what they’re going to be doing ative and interesting. The way you had your I believe that teachers should give out extra Rodney Point-Du-Jour after school. layout done with putting the facts about how credit. I think this because everyone deserves Arthur Wooten, seventh-grade long they’ve been out and saying that every- to pass. Extra credit can change our grade one wears them was a good way to start. from a B to an A. Extra credit can be very The Knightly News Page Three Community News Valentine’s Day dance filled with Ten years of feuding Good book suggestions good snacks and interruptions Neha Hinduja “I liked this book because it makes Knightly News Staff readers reflect on our own society,” Alexis Chyz A good book could take you to a said Nelson. Knightly News Staff magical place and you could end up Jennifer Hernandez, a seventh To the students of Franklin Middle “That completely ruined the dance.” losing yourself. grader, says that her favorite book is School, dances can be the highlight of Daryll Anglo, an eighth-grader, said But how can you tell if it will be “The Ghost” by Danielle Steel. the year. he understood why the teachers and good? “This book is really good and has You get to dance with friends, meet security had to split up the boys from I decided to help out fellow book- suspense, mystery and romance,” said new friends and maybe have someone the girls, but felt they were doing it worms, in finding a good book. Here Hernandez. “It is also very interesting ask you out! But this Valentines dance too often. Anglo also didn’t like the are a few suggestions for your reading and you cannot stop reading it.” isn’t what everyone would have ex- music selection. pleasure from Franklin Middle School Sabrina Estrada, a seventh grader, pected. Multiple students complained “He played some bad songs, he teachers and students. said her favorite book is “How I Sur- that the DJ was absolutely horrible. played some old songs and there was Jason Wang, a seventh grader, said vived Middle School Cheat Sheet” by However, something good that came no club music,” he said. “They kept his favorite book is “Brisinr” by Chris- Nancy Krulik. out of the dance was the refresh- stopping the music. They didn’t have topher Paolini. “I loved this book because it shows ments. to keep stopping the music.” “The book is easy to follow and has how girls always get picked on and I Although the interjections between The DJ was told to make sure the a lot of twists and is exciting,” said can relate to that,” said Estrada. the songs were annoying, students students weren’t dancing too closely Wang. Kimberly Guzman, a seventh grad- managed to dance like there was no together. But that just annoyed the “Survive” by Peter Deleo is one of er, says that her favorite book is “Thir- tomorrow. So it was good that there students to no end. Many have been Anton Pena’s favorite books. teen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher. was food and drinks in the other room. saying that there was no time for “I love animals and this book shows “I liked this book because it was Another good thing is that they didn’t dancing because of all of the interrup- how a human is friends with animals,” really interesting and sad,” said Guz- only have water, but juice too. The tions. When they were able to dance said Pena, a seventh grader. man. drinks never ran out until the very it was only for a minute or two before Debra Reid, a T-Set 4 science teach- Naweed Karimi, a seventh grader, end. the process started over again. er, said her favorite book birthed her says that his favorite book is “Harry Jason Lopez, an eighth grader, said Before the dance, Heather Smith, an love for reading in high school. Potter and the Deathly Hallows” by he remembers when the dance orga- eighth grader, said the she was look- “I didn’t like it at first but then it J.K. Rowling. nizers brought pizza and hotdogs to the ing forward to a good time. Steve Brochstein, center, moderating the Franklin Family Feud, as Principal Roberta Mitchell, right, and School Superintendent Edward Seto prepare to beat each other to the buzzer. Photo taken by Taylor Jones. picked up and I really liked it,’’ said “This book was very interesting party. Despite having lighter snacks “I think this dance is going to be bet- School Superintendent Edward Seto nancially with students who cannot Reid of “Jane Eyre” written by Char- and it had a out-of-the-box plot,” said for the dance, Lopez enjoyed having ter than others because the DJ is sup- joined students, staff and residents at afford school field trips so that those lotte Bronte. “It made me realize how Karimi. the potato chips and juice pouches. posed to be great,” Smith predicted. the 10th Annual Franklin Family Feud students have the ability to go and par- important books are.” Ashish Murthy, a seventh grader, “The Capri sun and chips were Sorry, but that just wasn’t the case. at Franklin Middle School in March ticipate with the other students,” said Linda Taliercio, a T-Set 4 language also liked Rowling’s last installment. good,’’ Lopez said. “I wish the pizza Sure, the music and snacks were to help disadvantaged students. Steven Brochstein, a math teacher at teacher, said her favorite book is “The “I liked this book because it was the and hotdogs were back but it was okay, but the interruptions were just The Franklin Family Feud is a yearly FMS and one of the organizers for the Miracle of Mindfulness” by Thitch last Harry Potter book and it is inter- good.” not awesomely, awesome. highlight for Franklin Middle School event. Nhat Hahn. esting,” said Murthy. Seventh-graders Pooja Patel and and Sampson G. Smith Elementary. Brochstein added the event was “I love this book because it is the Yushirah Johnson said the dance could The event helped raise about $1,800 made possible by several teachers practice of being in the present,” said have been better. for the two schools Parent Teacher within FMS and SGS to enrich the Taliercio. “The DJ was whack, because he Student Organizations. community spirit within Franklin Jason Nelson, a T-Set 4 social stud- stopped the music every few seconds “One of the biggest contributions Township. ies teacher, said his favorite book was and made us separate,” Patel said. that the PTSO provides is helping fi- “It’s a night of fun,’’ he said. “Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn. The Knightly News Page Four Music Maniacs Without a doubt, band reunites Kanye West is the best Tori LaBirt Harmony Week Poerty Winner No Doubt to go on Knightly News Staff One World I am sure you have heard of By tour this summer Kanye West, but do you really know Kunal Patel who he is? My cultural heritage and identity I after long breakup West had a big interest in the cherish, music business so he worked small For I know it shall not perish. ! jobs with a lot of good singers and Being Indian is very great. Alexia Chyz soon became a major name in hip-hop I hope everybody would appreciate Knightly News Staff history, which was in 2000. Some of The diversity of Franklin Middle the various people he worked with in- School. No Doubt is back! cludes Jay-Z , Alicia Keys, Ludacris I, an Indian am proud to be No Doubt, who is led by Gwen and Janet Jackson. An important contribution to this Stefan, is reuniting for a tour. They are West’s full name is Kanye Omari country. mostly known for hits such as “Just a West. He was born in Atlanta, Geor- clothing line. At our school there are many ethni- girl”; “It’s my life,” and many other gia on June 8, 1977 which makes him I have done some interviews with cal people, songs that are loved by their alterna- Members of No Doubt back at it again. 31. West sings a variety of hip-hop, some students and many agree that But at our school, everybody is tive rock fans. This band includes the No Doubt was making their new al- alternative hip-hop and R&B. Besides West’s music is great. equal. lead singer Stefani, lead guitarist Tom bum at Tony’s place. They looked like singing, West is also a designer, pro- Pooja Patel, a seventh grader, stat- To be different is a good thing. Dumont, bass guitarist Tony Kanal they enjoyed each other’s company ducer, rapper, poet, songwriter and ed West’s one of the few artists who This makes life less boring. and Adrian Young who plays drums. and they themselves were excited philanthropist. writes clean music. I feel as though I am special. No Doubt decided reunite after Gwen about the reunion. After West’s name became known “West’s music is great,” Patel said. My culture means a lot to me. said she, “missed her boys.” She is Allim Ali, a seventh grader, said No in hip-hop history he had trouble find- “He is the only one who writes clean, It is the basis of my family’s nation. planning to give her life as a solo art- Doubt is a good band. ing a record deal. Roc-A-Fella was yet good music.” Although, room can be made for ist a break to rejoin No Doubt. As they “It’s good that they’re reuniting be- reluctant to support West as a rapper According to Yushirah Johnson, others did before they are going to sing ska- cause they are a good band and their because they saw him as a producer. “Heartless” is his best song. For everyone in the world are sisters punk, alternative rock and pop-rock. music rocks,” Ali said. Other companies felt he wasn’t the “West’s music has a good beat it is re- and brothers. Gabby Gerber, an eighth grader, said Myself, I’m extremely excited for stereotypical hip-hop singer. Others ally easy to dance too,” said Johnson, Even though we may not come from No Doubt will be better than before their next album. What great new hits said he didn’t represent the “street im- a seventh-grader. the same place. the band started out in the 1990’s when will they come up with now? So if you age” that filled the hip-hop culture. Ben Young, an eighth-grader, said This is something we should em- they reunite for the summer tour. want to know there’s only one thing After all the drama, West finally re- he likes the way West produces his al- brace. “Their music is good,” Gerber said. to do: Keep an eye out for the awe- leased “College Dropout” with Roc- bums. One world that everyone shares, “I think it’s a good idea. They had somely, awesome band No Doubt! A-Fella Records. West then wrote “Kanye is an easy going guy,” Young Harmony Day is to show we care. good songs before and surely they’ll many other songs, earned eight Gram- said. “I really like the way he puts his be better this time around.” my nominations. His work earned him songs together.” On that note, the band mates were a Grammy award for album of the year actually spotted hanging out with each in 2006. After winning a Grammy and other. They were sighted in the Los finishing the album “Last Registra- Feliz region in Los Angeles. tion,” West was ready to launch his The Knightly News Page Five Bang’n Bangs Fresh kicks rock hallways

What’s around, but she still loves ‘em. Nicole Hot Frankel What’s “They get in my face a lot,” said Hot Neha Hinduja Jimenez , a seventh-grader. “I had Jay Parekh them when I was little then they just Knightly News Staff grew out. I saw my aunt with bangs Cool sneakers are an important then I wanted bangs.” part of any outfit. Surely, seventh- Carol Grant, a special education and eighth-grade students at Franklin teacher, said she likes her bangs be- Middle School know a cool sneaker cause it covers her “doubt frown” on when they see one! her forehead. Grant also shared mem- A great pair of sneakers is perfect ories of being a little girl with head- with skinny jeans, baggy jeans, t- less photographs. shirts…almost any article of clothing. “I would cut the top part of my head There are many different types of off above my eyebrows because I sneakers. Some brands are more popu- didn’t like my forehead,’’ said Grant. lar than others. Some look cooler with “I would ruin all of my pictures that different colors, while some don’t last way. All you would see are my eye- very long. brows and face.” Ultimately, your sneakers can rep-

Shradda Patel, left, Danielle Holley and Jamie Bowman show off their hair-styles. resent an expression of your personal- ity. Taylor Jones and Devin Alexander showing off their sneakers in the library. Photo taken by Vincent Mangione.

Kayla Mosegi notice more and more boys are sport- Got One eighth-grader, Jakai Hawkins Knightly News Staff ing the bangs hairstyle. said, “I like Vans because not a lot Ed Hardy and Baby Phat,” said Park- long,” said Ashraf. “My favorite color Bangs: Something girls love and “I like to wear my hair so it’s low of people wear them and they are er, a seventh-grader. of the sneaker is blue.” moms hate. and covers my eyes,’’ said Nick Von unique.” Jason Nelson, a T-Set 4 social stud- Ralph Normandia, a seventh grader, It’s a real heartbreaker for moms Olen, a seventh-grader. “My parents Shoes? There are also sneakers that aren’t ies teacher, said his favorite type of likes sneakers that are comfy. when their daughter’s hair is real long hate them, but I look like a rocker as unique and everybody wears them. sneaker is Adidas, at a price range of “I like Razors because they are nice and they cut their hair without asking with them.’’ Joshua Monroy-Rodriguez, an eighth- $40. shoes and are comfortable,” Norman- to get bangs. When girls cut their hair My mom gets frustrated with me On May 27th, Rebel 2 grader, said he likes one of the all-time “I like Adidas because it is very dia said. “My favorite color of the without asking or supervision it usu- when I can’t decide what I want to do is creating a 1,200 shoe favorites—Nike Air Jordan sneakers. comfortable and they last long,” said sneaker is black.” ally looks crazy. I also noticed bangs with my hair. Both Monroy- Rodriguez and Hawk- Nelson. “My favorite color of the Next time you want to look awesome, don’t look good on all girls, every girl “Bangs are really cute on girls these project to signify the ins said more than half of the students sneaker is brown.” wear a pair of cool sneakers. They are has a different face and feature. I have days, only thing I get fed up with is deaths per day in their grade wear sneakers with the Linda Tailercio, a T-Set 4 language truly one of the most valuable items in bangs that I have created myself, and that they want them then all of a sud- names Nike Air Jordan and Nike Air teacher, said her favorite type of a person’s closet. they look perfect. No one notices that den they don’t wear them,” said Kaz contributed to Force. sneaker is Saucony because no living I cut them myself. I interviewed my Wright, an elementary teacher at… cigarettes. “They are stylish and people buy being is hurt making these shoes, she mom to hear what she has to say on Madison Patel said she loves her them to look fresh,” said Monroy- said. bangs. bangs. Ms. Samora is currently Rodriguez. “I like gray Saucony sneakers be- So, sorry girls but we all can’t have “I thought that they would look collecting old shoes for Seventh-graders wear these sneak- cause they are ethically made and peo- bangs. good on me, and other people thought ers as well, but also wear other ple are not exploited,” said Taliercio. But bangs aren’t just for girls. Some so too,” Patel said confidently. “Other the project in room 119. popular brand names, according to Neha Ashraf, a seventh grader, said boys are have bangs too, for a retro- people inspired me to get bangs.” Drop off a pair. Carol Parker. her favorite type of sneaker is Beetles-rocker-look. If around look Sometimes, Andrea Jimenez ‘s “I like Nike, Coach, Converse, Reebok. around in the hallways, you’ll bangs get into her eyes and flop all “I like Reebok because they last The Knightly News Page Six Twilight looked dim in the Tube Time theaters The Knight Lounge Daddy’s (Little) Girls no more Bianca Fernandes Gabrielle Kissi Knightly News Staff because Vanessa was curious about Lately there’s been a lot of buzz have definitely sounded better if he Knightly News Staff Have you guys ever heard of the who her sister is always texting. about Twilight, a movie based on a would’ve kept his British accent. show Daddy’s Girls? But both Jessica and Angela could vampire love story by Stephenie Mey- Despite the flaws, the movie had If not, let me tell u all about it, An- be funny and weird at the same time. er. some strong points. gela and Vanessa Simons from Rev. In one episode they wanted to be biker I’m one of those crazed fans, who’s I loved the songs and I’m pretty sure Run’s House, their cousin Jessica and chicks: It all started when they both completely obsessed with the series everyone else did also. The soundtrack neighbor Alycia have a show called went to the store to buy shoes and An- and of course you’ll hear nothing neg- features songs by Paramore, Linkin Daddy’s Girls on MTV, it comes on gela saw some biker-rock-star boots. ative about it from me, or at least noth- Park, Muse, Perry Farrell, Carter Bur- every Monday at 10:30 p.m., and so So, she came up with the idea of ing negative about the book. Although well, and many other artists. Person- far there were seven episodes includ- being on a motorcycle, looking all many people disagree with me when it ally, the songs were probably the best ing the Pastry Party. cool. Jessica agreed with the idea so comes to the movie, they think that the part of the movie. The show is basically about how they both went to a motorcycle shop director, Catherine Hardwick, didn’t One thing’s for sure, if you’ve read they open up their new Pastry Shop, to check out some bikes. give justice to the Twilight novel. the book before you see the movie, I which is their shoe and clothing line, However, they ended up not buying “I was definitely disappointed by the can almost guarantee that you’ll be and living their own life without their the bikes because Angela’s dad, Rev. movie,’’ said one student. “It wasn’t disappointed. But then again, you dad always being by their side. The Run, visited them from New Jersey as great as I was hoping.” might be scarred for life if you see the girls must learn how to be indepen- just to tell Angela and Jessica they I have to agree that there were flaws. movie first. However, you won’t get dent. couldn’t get the motorcycles. The animation was horrible and a lot the full impact of the book. Episode one is a new beginning The Pastry Party was all about their of the scenes looked fake. The second book in the series, New for Angela when Jessica, Vanessa and favorite moments and unseen footage The actors did an average job and Moon, is scheduled to be released as a Alycia help her get over her breakup from the season. I’ve seen better performances. movie on November 29. with a guy she meet on a blind date. So The season one is over right now, Robert Pattinson, who played Ed- Hopefully, it won’t be as disappoint- Harmony Week you not think that it will be healthier, they hook her up with some other guy but lookout for season two. In the ward in the movie, had a hoarse voice, ing as Twilight. Essay Winner safer, and easier for everyone? to get her mind off her ex-boyfriend. meantime, fans can go on www.mtv. it was nothing like the soft, velvety Jinal Patel For the places where harmony is evi- But that didn’t turn out too well even com and watch all the latest footage voice described in the novel. It would Harmony Week Poerty Winner Special to the Knightly News dent, it is visibly causing a difference. of season one. I am America What is harmony? People come together and explore thought he was a sweet, young polite man. Friends By Harmony is the unity of cultures, each other’s cultures. It gives under- Mauhasin Fagg-Daves standing and common intelligence. Since Angela, Jessica and Vanessa A by heritages, religions, and traditions. I am an individual some may say It is the ability to exist together be- Also, the exposure can help everyone are living in an apartment the three by Mr. Kovach’s 9-10 I am uniquely special in my own in his or her future and it leads to se- girls don’t have enough space so they Language Arts Class atifically in this beautiful, astonishing Vincent Mangione way world. Harmony is essential for peace renity forever. decide to get a home. We are friends I stand out in a crowd but blend in and happiness, and it is ever-present One example of this is Franklin Mid- People say Jessica is the funniest Stronger than ever Al the Alligator my nation in some parts of the world. For all the dle School. There are so many cultures one because in episode six Alycia was We are bon a fide Saw Australian Ants planning I live in a beautiful place God's own places that do not practice harmony brought together well and differences trying to stop Jessica from gaining a Sharing all we have an assassination special creation everyday, the people’s lives will be are apparent. Our peaceful production big booty because she felt that she was Nobody can supplant you At the Alaska Apple Even if it may not seem ruled by hate and crime. All people of of harmony is an inspiration thing and flat in the back and thought that there You tell those jokes After dawn, So Al acted fast and I am apart of a very large team different colors will be everywhere, should be encouraged throughout the could be room for improvement. We have laughs asked Anteater Ashley to eat the Adding my own cultures touch to so why not except it and live togeth- world. Harmony: the road to peace, Others say Angela is the weirdest Our friendship is mobile ants this place in the world er peacefully? Wars, hate crimes and happiness, and prosperity. because when she tries to be funny Never to end Because Al is like the abominable I am a very proud American girl murder will decrease in the world. Do and acts like she has a clone or alien We are friends she talks to in space. But that’s only apple eater. The Knightly News Page Seven playing very well this year in Serie A continued from pg. 8 UFEA continued from page 8 . and the group stage too, so Chelsea Field trips continued from page 1 Wrestling “Our season had many ups and downs, Key players will be Van Persie for Arse- will need to be their best and control “It would give them an opportunity to but they finally came together as a Who should be MVP? nal and Totti, who is coming back from the flow of the midfield. It should be let loose and try new things,” she said. team and represented Franklin very injury, for Roma. I think Arsenal will be a good game to watch for all neutrals. Apparently going to amusement well. They showed what you could Belton DeLaine-Facey believes that LeBron is better than advancing after two very close games. Chelsea’s key player is their vice parks was a very popular field trip achieve with hard work. I look for- Neha Hinduja Kobe but admitted he was a little bi- captain, Frank Lampard. Juven- suggestion. Justin Greene, a sev- ward to next year’s season and want ased to the Cavalier super all-star. Inter Milan (Italy) vs Manchester tus’s key player is the on-form strik- enth-grader, wants to go there, too! Knightly News Staff to wish the eighth graders the best of As the NBA season is getting near “I think LeBron is a better player United FC (England): er, Del Piero. Chelsea will prob- “I would like to go to Six Flags be- luck next year.” a close there are many questions. One and he is on my favorite team,” said This match will probably be the ably go through to the next round. cause it has a lot of great rides and Black said he enjoys wrestling be- closest out of all of the Champions it has great games to win prizes,’’ question is who should be the most Shaw, a Cleveland fan. cause it keeps him fit and athletic. valuable player? It is one of the great- Jordan Kaye, a seventh grader, also League games in the first knockout Villarreal (Spain) vs Panathinaikos he said. “It will benefit students be- “It’s fun, athletic and helps my est awards any athlete can receive, to agrees that LeBron is better because round. We can all probably expect a (Greece): cause it will let them be free and health,” said Black. “It keeps me in be named the best player in the league. of his character on the court. low-scoring, possession game from I don’t think Panathinaikos will re- not have to think about school.” my top condition.” Among a group of extraordinary and “I think LeBron is a better player both sides. I think Man Utd will break ally stand much of a match compared Steven Tarawalie, a seventh-grad- Black, who is in excellent condition, talented basketball players, two stand because he has better sportsmanship,” down Inter better, and get more chanc- to Villarreal who do well in this com- er, had something different in mind. said he has been on wrestling teams out: Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. said Kaye. es while Inter will rely on Ibrahimov- petition. Cazorla will need to be kept “I would want to go ice skat- for the past nine years and wrestled Both players are definitely the best Many people believe Kobe is a self- ic’s good long range shooting. Just quiet if Panathinaikos want to have any ing,” he said. “I’d like to go there since he was 6 years-old. on the teams and in their conferences. ish player, while LeBron is known for like the Lyon-Barca game, both these chance of going through. Rossi will just to skate and hang out with Wrestling involves strategy, agility LeBron’s stats are a little higher but passing the ball, said Jason Nelson, a teams are in 1st place in their domes- be a key player for Villarreal, while friends. Students will know it’s a and several different moves. All of the Kobe has more help from teammates T-Set 4 social studies teacher. tic leagues and are both in form teams. Panathinaikos have no key player. reward for being good in school.” wrestlers said they have at least one Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be a much Just to throw out another idea, I per- such as Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom. “LeBron makes his teammates bet- special move. The help also are a part of the Lakers’ ter,” Nelson said. needed key player for Inter, and if they Sporting (Portugal) vs Bayern Mu- sonally would like to go to the Soc- Kaplan wasn’t shy about sharing his better overall record. Kobe is helping Despite the chorus of support for can get him the right service then Man- nich (Germany): cer Centers in Somerset since I re- favorite maneuver. his team who is once again without An- LeBron, there are some fans who ap- chester might not have a chance. Cris- Bayern Munich is probably going ally like soccer. It isn’t far away and “My favorite move is the switch,” he drew Bynum while LeBron is clearly preciate Kobe. tiano Ronaldo will try to be the danger- to DESTROY Sporting. They will be it’s a good way to keep the students said. “It happens when I’m on the bot- the power behind Cleveland being the Nicole Monfusani, a physical edu- ous force he was last year for MU, but ripped apart by Ribery and his team- fit by going there for a day. Students tom, then I quick to move to the top number two team in the league. cation teacher, thinks Kobe is better if he will be able to do that is the ques- mates who did very well back in the who would want to go could try out and bring my opponent down.” However, many remember how both than LeBron. “ I think Kobe is a better tion. I predict that Man Utd will ad- group stage. the day camp there. Who knows, Out of 23 teams, they came in sixth their cases were really heard at Madi- all- around player.” vance since Inter Milan usually doesn’t Like I said, Ribery will be a key they might start playing soccer more. place. The team said South Plainfield son Square Garden. On February 2, Rodney Point Du-Jour, a seventh do so well in the Champions League. player for BM, and Sporting, just like was the hardest team they faced. the Lakers went to New York to face grade laguage arts teacher and a die- Panathinaikos, have no key player. All of the members said Kaplan is Real Madrid CF (Spain) vs Liver- the Knicks. There Kobe Bryant scored hard Lakers fan, said he believes Kobe the best wrestler on the team. pool FC (England): 61 points alone as the Lakers beat the should receive the award. Kaplan’s record individual record was Real Madrid is just like Inter Mi- Knicks. During the game Knicks fans “I like Kobe,” Point-Du-Jour said. 23-0…amazing! lan when it comes to the Champi- Walk to actually started chanting MVP for “If you score 61 points one night, beat During the season, the wrestlers have ons League as of late. This is bound Kobe. Two days later the Cavaliers the defending champs, and hand a a very strict diet. The team can’t risk to be a tight game with a lot of pos- were in town and so was LeBron. He team their first home loss of the sea- the right the carbs, or the fat and the calories, session. I think Liverpool will most got 52 points and with 11 assists and son in one week, you have to be doing said Black. likely dominate and win the game. 9 rebounds…he nearly got a triple- something right.” But after the season, all bets are The key player for Liverpool will be Fer- ‘cause double! As the season is closing out it’s hard off. nando Torres and for RM it will be Raul. There are many basketball fans who to tell who should get it. In my eyes “When the season was over, I ate are looking to see King James to bring both players equally deserve it. We you know a cheeseburger,’’ said Black, with Chelsea FC (England) vs Juventus the MVP hardware home. won’t know until the trophy arrives a sheepish grin. “Actually, I ate 23 (Italy): Philippe Donaus, a seventh grader, in Cleveland or Los Angeles after the cheeseburgers.” Chelsea is going to have a hard it’s said, “Kobe already has an MVP why regular season. Man, he must have been was really time keeping Del Piero and Amau- does he need another one.” hungry after this season! ri quiet. Also Juventus have been right. Neha Shaw, a seventh grader, also The Knightly News “The voice of the students.” A-Rod controversy Uefa Champions League Round of 16 Previews slugging batter’s image Sports Asad Dar Wrestlers take down medals Knightly News Staff Belton DeLaine-Facey performance enhancing drugs without The Union of European Football ing FC Barcelona, who are favorites Knightly News Staff being punished. Associations, Europe’s most presti- for the competition. Barcelona aver Most of us have heard of Alex “Many players in the MLB use ste- gious club soccer tournament, is back aged 3 goals a game when they played Rodriguez as the all-star third base- roids,” Gilbert said. “It shouldn’t be a in town after an amazing group stage. and finished 1st in the group stage. man for the New York Yankees. But felony.” Sixteen clubs made it through to the Both of these teams are in 1st place recently, A-Rod has been connected a Joseph Hobbie, a technology teacher, first knockout round and will now in their domestic leagues (Ligue 1 for word commonly heard around sports: questioned if A-Rod was desperate to face off against each other to deter- Lyon and La Liga for Barcelona), but Steroids. live up to the hype of being one of the mine who makes it to the quarterfi- it’s Barcelona who have more points In 2003, when A-Rod was on the highest paid baseball players when he nals. It definitely will be something (60), wins (19 out of 24) and the high- Texas Rangers, there was a random signed with the Texas Rangers in 2000 to look out for so before it starts I’ll est goal difference (+51) than any oth- drug test throughout the Major League for a multi-million dollar contract. be here to preview it. I’m expect- er team in Europe. The game is going Baseball. It was recently announced “What do you do when someone ing some very entertaining soc- to be a hard battle in midfield, where Rodriguez was tested positive for ste- knowingly does something wrong cer so you won’t want to miss it! we can expect many creative pass- roids. He admitted to using the drug when they are seen as role models,’’ es, fouls, and dribbles, but that will in a press conference, which was at- Hobbie said. “It just shows that they Atletico Madrid (Spain) vs FC only make it a better game to watch. tended by many of his teammates. will do anything to win.” Porto (Portugal): Lionel Messi, who is described as “I didn’t know what I was taking at If A-Rod is looking for sympathy, he Both of these teams are darkhorses the best player in the world will be a the time,” said Rodriguez at the press would find it from Anthony DeCarlo. in the competition and no one thinks key player for FCB on his right wing conference. “He’s a cheater,’’ said the social stud- that either of them will win it, but as he dribbles past Lyon defenders and Other athletes who have admitted ies teacher. “They’re cheating them- there is always a chance. Porto has leaves them in the dust. Karim Benze- to using performance enhancing drugs selves and taking pride away from the definitely played well this year, but ma will be a major striking force if he includes Barry Bonds, Rodger Clem- game.” they aren’t the same force they were can get the right supply from his team- From left standing are Jonathan Black, Ryan Kaplan and Anthony Messner. Kneeling from left are Jamel when Ricardo Quaresma was around. mates. My prediction is Barcelona ad- ens and track star Marion Jones. Most Vice-Principal Michael Rich believes Jones, Kurtis Hewitt and Michael Fagg-Daves. Phot o taken by Vincent Mangione. athletes weren’t allowed to compete the A-Rod was influenced by other Joseph Bonilla at the tournament, said Paul Stern- However, Atletico are playing some vancing to the next round comfortably. anymore in their respective sport. Ma- cheaters. Knightly News Staff lieb, the coach of the wrestling team. great soccer so far, and you can ex- jor League Baseball is still deciding “It’s an example of how athletes The wrestling team accom- Despite the stiff competition, pect them to most likely come out Arsenal FC (Eng what to do with Alex Rodriguez. In will do anything to better their per- plished many things this season. FMS had eight wrestlers win on top. The Aguero-Forlan frontline land) vs AS Roma (Italy): my opinion, no athlete should use ste- formance,’’ Rich said. “ It’s not nec- They earned sixth place out of 23 medals. They are the following: that the Spanish side use have been It’s a game of two teams that no one roids and be able to get away with it. essary. The pressure to win leads to teams in their last tournament in March • Razohnn Gross, first-place on fire in La Liga and will be very will know what to expect. Arsenal Many fans have questioned how he these poor decisions.” at North Hunterdon High School. The • Anthony Messner, second-place hard for the Porto defense to stop. and Roma have both been having up could not have known he was taking Enrollment Open FMS wrestlers were among other • Jonathan Black, second-place The key player for Atletico will be their and down moments this year. Both of striker Forlan, while Lucho Gonzalez these teams might not even be in this steroids. I’m sure many wonder why Franklin Township teams from South Plainfield, High • Ryan Kaplan, third-place he would take something when he • Michael Fagg-Daves, third-place (midfielder) will be a difference maker tournament next year due to bad form. Pop Warner Point, Watchung Hills, Warren Hills, didn’t know what it was. Many are Phillipsburg, Kenilworth, Bridgewa- • Brett Smith, sixth-place for Porto. My prediction is that Atlet- The factor of hard work and teamwork disgusted and disappointed in him. at Sampson G. Smith ter, Sparta, Flemington, Kittatinny, • Anthony Algerio, sixth-place ico Madrid will advance from this tie. will be implanted heavily into this He was looked up to and respected. April 30, May 14 and May 24 East Brunswick, North Hunterdon, • Kurtis Hewitt, eighth-place game as they try to break each other “A lot of people liked him,” said visit Hilisborough, Cranford, Voorhees, • Jamel Jones, first-place J.V. Lyon (France) vs FC Barcelona down. Roma will need to keep their Michael Kish, a seventh grader. “He www.ftpw.org Lenape Valley, Newton, Randolph, and “Overall I was very pleased on how (Spain): backline strong because Arsenal will disappointed a lot of fans.” Berkeley Heights. Phillipsburg and the team performed,” said Sternlieb. Lyon will desperately be looking be attacking for the full 90 minutes. for more information to get a good start when they play Kendall Gilbert, an eighth grader, South Plainfield each had two teams Wrestling continued on page 7 claimed many baseball players abuse against the unstoppable and scintillat UEFA continued on page 7