T he R.E. A.L. Deal R.E.A.L. DEAL | CURRENT EVENTS | EDITORIAL | OPINIONS | ENTERTAINMENT | FLIPSIDE NEW HOPE ACADEMY’S THE R.E.A.L. DEAL | ISSUE #1 | WWW.NEWHOPE.ACADEMY TUESDAY 11.21.2017 The NHA Fall Picnic Why Live Music Rules Movie Review 2017 Blade Runner: 2049 “On October 6th, New Hope "In this writer's opinion, the Academy hosted its annual film succeeds in captivating autumn picnic...” the audience with its incredi- Jordan Salerno explains the ble special effects. The effects allure of a live music experience. are probably the best I've ever seen...” Events 2 Opinions 5 Entertainment 7 DAUGHTER OF NHA'S THEATRICAL SPIRIT! MINE The 2017 production of Noel Coward’s "Blithe Spirit" was a hilariously delightful night at BY KATHY ROSSO GANA the theater! Daughter of mine Mirror of mine As clear as daybreak skies BY ELISAbeTH ROGerS (‘20) ly gorgeous, I watch myself through your with the girls eyes OCTOBER 17TH, 2017 - doning beau- Reflecting back the best of tiful gowns to me Every school year, NHA the men be- And what I could not be ing dressed in You have a better start produces a fall drama. It’s finely tailored With your innocence and art something many look for- suits. Each You have survived yesterday had their own You will surpass everyday ward to, especially since it uniqueness to Because you think with heart marks the beginning of the it that seemed And your instincts are so to bring each smart theater season. character to You see with your whole soul life, coupled Don’t lose sight of your goal hen this year’s show with the fan- You are a natural teacher was announced, tastic acting It’s one of your best features those who were done by the And you love with all that’s castedW were excited to take cast. It truly you on the roles of the comedic was a marvel- With a loyalty so true characters of, “Blithe Spirit.” ous thing to Just like your dad The story of “Blithe Spirit” see, and has For that I’m glad follows Charles Condomine, become what And from me, what did I give a novelist who invites a me- The cast and crew of New Hope Academy’s "Blithe Spirit." some students The ability to live dium and clairvoyant, Ma- are calling, “The Helping others and caring dame Arcati, to his house to the shock. many small things to offer in best show NHA has put on.” Always giving and sharing conduct a seance, hoping to The effort put into each terms of small details. Here’s This show also marked the What you have to offer gather material for his latest show at a good beginning of a new era of From your tiny coffer novel. Unfortunately, the se- NHA is question! shows at NHA with the new Please see just who you are ance triggered the return of excep- How many theatre, Music Mountain Make a wish upon a star Charles’s ex-wife Elvira to tional, times did Theatre. The original direc- You will need no cubby-hole the estate. Now tasked with and this cast mem- tor for NHA shows unfor- Just feel beautiful and whole many challenges, Charles show bers switch tunately left, however he has Fly beyond the fear tries to seek the best way to proved items on allowed NHA to use their See until it’s clear return his ex-wife safely from that ful- the man- theatre to perform the shows That you are a princess child where she came from, and ly. With tle? It was we announce each year. With just enough wild hopefully avoid any other only a a minor This has opened many new To make you one of God’s unfortunate circumstances. month detail that doors for the Drama Crew best The show is purely comedic, and a half to memorize seemed to play in each scene, at NHA, and they’re excited Above all the normal rest and has quite a few good the script, the cast performed and it was truly humorous to continue performing for For you are the child of my moments to offer. A favorite wonderfully, and the show to those who caught onto it. shows to come! dreams scene of many students was was a received well by both Let’s not forget the costumes, [email protected] My hopes and my schemes the final scene, for the falling students and parents. The set however. The costumes for You were conceived in such chandelier delivered quite was phenomenal, and had this show were elaborate- love A treasure from above God gave me the gift of a girl A cutie equipped with a curl NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR: RYAN MORAN And then I met you BY SARAH ZBARSKY inary SAT (PSAT), was almost effortless With all of his ac- And that’s when I knew ('18) which is exactly what as his knowledge in complishments, Ryan That this daughter of mine Ryan accomplished. certain subjects comes will have many op- Was a miracle of mine Ryan Moran, a high Out of the approxi- natural. At first, when tions when it comes to school senior at the mate 1.6 million high NHA Dean of Stu- colleges but he plans Yardley campus of school juniors who dents, Jeremy Dick- on going to Prince- New Hope Acad- took the PSAT in erson handed him ton University or the emy, was recently 2016, Ryan scored in the award, Ryan said, University of Pennsyl- recognized as a Na- the top 1% of the na- “Okay, cool,” and con- vania, where he will tional Merit Scholar. tionwide entrants. tinued what he was major in either engi- The National Merit Commemorating doing. But after plenty neering or something Scholarship Program Ryan’s outstanding of praise, he admitted science related. Ulti- (NMSP) is an aca- achievements, The that being a National mately, he hopes to demic scholarship R.E.A.L Deal squad Merit Scholar makes earn his PhD. competition for uni- interviewed him. Ryan him feel proud. Being szbarksy@newhopeacademy. versity scholarships. took the PSAT twice, a Boy Scout for seven net To be eligible to com- scoring 1370 out of years, he is close to be- Ryan Moran poses with his certificate. pete for the scholar- 1520 in his sopho- ing the highest rank, Kathy Rosso-Gana, founder and president of ship in Pennsylvania, more year and 1440 Eagle Scout which will Motivational Educational Training Company, one must score at least in his junior year. benefit him when ap- Inc. and New Hope Academy a 1440 on the Prelim- Preparing for the test plying to colleges. 2 TUESDAY 11.21.2017 current events R.E.A.L. DEAL CURRENT EVENTS EDITORIAL OPINIONS ENTERTAINMENT FLIPSIDE TUESDAY 11.21.2017 3 the wearer (meaning they can grab you, put you in a prop/ passageway, and touch you THE 2017 with their props). My coura- geous party and I decided to get the necklace. The first cell block called NEW HOPE “Lock Down” was indubita- bly the least alarming, proba- bly with the intent of gradu- ally easing in the scariness. It ACADEMY featured raging inmates with various prison-like mallets, chainsaw, and axes. Some- thing I found unexpectedly FALL PICNIC scary was the flashing lights, they seemed to enhance the fearful effect. While in “Ma- A day of perfect weather as both cam- chine Shop,” the second at- Teachers and students gathered to hydrate after an energetic basketball game. traction, I got pulled away puses gathered for an enjoyable time on from my party, was asked, at Core Creek Park for dancing, food and “Are you afraid of heights?” and it signals the end of the and guided to a staircase, games! school year so we have a ways where at the top, I escaped to go until then. from a slide. The entire di- [email protected] version had extremely tight BY JACK DUFFY (‘18) corridors and plenty of actors grabbing the visitors. “Detri- OCTOBER 6TH, 2017 The fall picnic was an enjoyable tus” was a short outdoor ex- hibit replicating a graveyard time for students and teachers from both the Yardley and which featured some tremen- Doylestown campuses. The food was delicious and the dous jump scares. Probably the scariest of the six, “Infir- activities were fun! The weather remainined perfect mary” presented gory medi- cal equipment, brutalized pa- through the day and the grilling was off the hook! tients, and disturbing doctors. This attraction was also where On October 6, 2017, New fifty-fifty raffle to raise mon- I got pulled aside into a cage Hope Academy had its annu- ey for the theatre department. for three minutes with two al autumn picnic, an event in Students could pay one dollar other guests. My personal fa- which staff and students alike for three tickets or five for an vorite, “Quarantine 4D” was gather for a day of fall fun. arm’s length in hopes of win- Mark Beuerle served as grillmaster for this full of psychedelic art. Its flu- It was held at Core Creek ning half of the money that picnic. orescent atmosphere and us- Park in Langhorne and the was raised, while second place age of 3D glasses really made weather cooperated for the got a Starbucks gift card and the experience enjoyable. The Doylestown and Yardley stu- third place got three home- EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY final attraction of the evening, dents while they were there. work passes.