The MandolinSt. Francis High School February 28, 2014 “Spread the Word.” Issue 74 EXCLUSIVE La Boutique: Fashionista Faculty 1. Who is your fashion icon? erything. I wear scarves most days when it’s chilly, and I Figeroid: I wouldn’t say I neces- often put my favorite brooch on my scarf: the rhinestone sarily have an icon I look to, but I hair accessory I wore for my wedding and turned into a pin! definitely gravitate toward classic (continued on page 4) ‘50’s and ‘60’s silhouettes. I also have a deep and abiding love for ‘80’s neon’s, although I have less chances to wear them. If I had to choose a person, I guess I would choose Grace Kelly. My favorite modern designer is Elie Saab—I love everything he makes! Williams: Audrey Hepburn- she was such a classy, elegant lady in fashion and in life. Thomsen: Women who keep it classy, especially young women who wear their skirts 3 inches The Fab Four “candidly” laughing. Photo Courtesy Racquel Gonzales above the knee, or longer! 2. How long does it take you to get By KATIE SCHEMBRI ‘14 ready each day? F: About 45 minutes, but I’m slow-moving in the mornings. At St. Francis, we have many things. Brilliant stu- I only wash my hair every couple days (dry shampoo for the dents, tasty food (shout out to Mr. Efren for making those win), but I either put it up in Velcro curlers for volume or delicious cheesy flatbreads), a pretty campus, and one other use a curling iron on it most days. I can do hair and makeup thing. Hmmmm... What was it? Oh! I know, fashionable in less than 20 minutes if I’m in a rush. teachers. Although we have a really well-dressed staff at W: For work, 50 minutes to an hour. For a fancy event, St. Francis, there are three teachers in particular that exceed FOREVER! 2 hours maybe? all standards of what it means to dress for success and I got T: 30 minutes on a work day, I slow my roll on the week- the inside scoop on where they shop, what they wear, and ends who their inspirations are. If you haven’t guessed already, Basic Model Pic.. Photo Courtesy Racquel Gonzales the three most fashionable of the staff on campus are Mrs. 3. What’s your favorite accessory? Williams, Mrs. Figeroid, and Mrs. Thomsen. You and I are F: This is tough! I accessorize most often with red lip- totally on the same page. I asked them each the same ques- stick, if that counts. I also love my pearl set—my mom tions, and here is the inside look at the most stylish staff! is from Texas, so I have a propensity for pearls with ev- What’s Inside International Night . 2 Staff Interview . 2 2014 Winter Olympics . 3 2014 Switch With a Parent Day Sports Illustrated & Barbie . 3 Alumni Interview . 4 By TRINITY CONNAUGHTON ‘15 event in which parents come to school will don the sacred in place of their daughters. Our parental uniform to “suit up” Catholic School’s Week . 5 Some may say there is nothing units must learn to navigate our oh-so for this adventure! Social Justice Week . 5 as gratifying as a day off from school, familiar terrain— losing schedules, en- and most would agree. But what if there tering wrong rooms, and even arriving Junior Prom! . 6 was an event in which you could sleep in, to class late is all part of the experience! Reviving Ophelia . 6 lounge, and relax your day away while They get to listen to our teachers, take Valentine’s Day Chocolates . 7 also gaining the satisfaction of knowing our tests, and are truly exposed to a day your parents are enduring your classes in the life of a Troubie! And parents 2014 Grammy’s Music Awards . 7 for you? Well, welcome to Swap Day, come dressed to impress, too. Mothers, Music Review . 8 ladies! Swap Day is the glorious annual and sometimes even the gallant father, #MLISF . 8 2 School News February 28, 2014 An Interview with the Educators By KATE SWANSON ‘16 B: One year my seniors made a Barbie doll of me—that was pretty weird. I will say for Recently I sat down with Dr. Briggs and the Barbie doll, they got the beach surfer Mrs. Borasi to learn a little more about how looking one to that it had the right hair and they ended up at the wonderful, magnificent then put it in a homemade argyle sweater. and extremely exciting place we call SFHS, Also, one of my students asked to touch my getting a peek into their lives outside hair. campus walls. M: Speaking of your legendary hair, to Dr. Briggs-- Latin/ World History Teacher whom do you owe the styling? Mandolin: How long have you been a B: Um…God. Just kidding. My wife actually teacher at St. Francis? styles my hair. It wasn’t actually always like this; I had a mullet in eighth grade! Dr. Briggs: This is my eighth year. Mrs. Borasi-- English Teacher M: Did you always know you wanted to be a teacher? Mandolin: How long have you been a teacher at SFHS? B: Um… yes, in some fashion or another. But I didn’t know I wanted to teach Latin or Mrs. Borasi: I started in 2002. So this is my even High School. But now I know I prefer twelfth year. it! Dr. Briggs participates in community lunch events during Staff Appreciation Week. Photo Courtesy Student Council M: Did you always know you wanted to M: Is the subject you teach your favorite? be a teacher? M: What is the most memorable/weird/ M: You recently returned from maternity funny thing to happen at SF in your leave; how’s your new baby, what’s the B: I love teaching Latin, but I would also B: I always thought it was a possibility. opinion? name, and how do you like being a mom? love to teach Church History. My Ph.D is in I knew that it was one thing I could see Medieval History, so anything social studies myself doing. B: Hmm… well, that’s hard. Of course B: It’s hard, but it’s the best job in the world. related interests me. I’ve always wanted to seeing homecoming week for the first time I have a four year old named Delaney and incorporate Medieval studies into my job M: Is the subject that you teach your was amazing. One time before class was my new baby’s name is Jonah. I love picking somehow. favorite? about to start I overheard these two girls my son up at the end of the day. He’s only arguing over who was the better “boyfriend seven months old and he’s so happy to see M: In your opinion, what is the most B: For sure. It’s the only subject I would worthy” character in A Tale of Two Cities— me—it’s just the best feeling. memorable/weird/funny thing to happen want to teach. Carton or Darnay. They were pretty into it, on the SF campus? which was amazing to see. International Night! By KRISTIENNE EDROSOLAN ‘15 Now, International Night has be- an inspiring flag ceremony, come a much more intricate affair in which students walked in and is one of the shining moments carrying flags from countries One of the best things about St. each year for the Modern and all around the world. This cer- Francis is our school’s acceptance Classical Languages Department. emony really symbolizes the of different cultures and traditions. This year, International Night took theme of International Night, This is clearly shown through In- place on Thursday, February 6th. the union of many cultures. ternational Night –one night of the It began at 5 PM with a yummy After a prayer, the Patriots year where cultures from around multicultural potluck. Many stu- Club recited the Pledge of the the globe come together for one dents had brought in ethnic dishes Allegiance and the a cappella show. 2014 marks the 23rd year that represented their own culture Club sang the Star-Spangled since St. Francis first put on this and likes. Thus, people who come Banner with its usual perfect extremely fascinating show. In- to dinner get a taste of different harmonization. From there, ternational Night has come a long salads, entrees, and desserts that the show transitioned into way since its first show, which showcase the many ethnicities performances inspired by cul- took place in Serra Court with only and upbringings of St. Francis stu- tures all over the globe. The a boom box as a sound system, and dents. Next, guests packed into the show was filled with a variety when it grew dark, teachers had theater to watch the entertainment of acts; French club, Spanish to pull out portable construction program that began at 6:45 PM. classes, and Italian dances all lights to help light the performers. The AP Italian class sings the Italian national anthem to open the show. International Night began with made an (continued on page 6) Photo Courtesy Studio Monet February 28, 2014 Outside News 3 Sochi Olympics: Solo Athletes By EMILY CORNETT ‘14 complished about what you have done with your lives. The solo athlete of the Philippines is Michael Christian Marti- This year’s very exciting, yet slightly dangerous Winter nez. At only seventeen years old, (if you’re seventeen, what Olympics, features the world’s best athletes.