QUEEN’S BANNER Issue 14 Fall 2014 MRHS Welcomes Mrs. Reidy Chatting with Cristina When asking our new principal, Mrs. Valerie Reidy how she likes it at Maria Regina so far, she responded: “I LOVE IT, write that down in all caps.” Being the first student to have met Mrs. Reidy and welcome her to our school community, I must say her love for Maria Regina shows tremendously. At first Mrs. Reidy was leary about coming to a small all girls school, from a large co- ed school, but her experience here so far is not what she had ex- pected. The girls at Maria Regina are not typical of what you might think of teenage girls; at MRHS they are caring, friendly, helpful, and spirited. When one walks into the doors of Maria Regina, Mrs. Inside our Reidy says, there is such a wonderful feeling of community and home. This feeling is a fantastic gift. Fall Issue… Something that Mrs. Reidy is not used to is working with such an intimate number of staff members who seem to really enjoy What's hot and what's not this being here. She said “I have never seen a staff be here so early and season leave so late, they must love it here”.Mrs. Reidy feels that it is re- Fall Sports updates freshing being able to make decisions based on the collaboration of the whole school community with the goal of benefitting the stu- Hear about Women of the World dents. Mrs. Reidy wants to fit the needs of the students, staff, and What to watch on Netflix parents. She feels their opinion is important to the success of our school. Maria Regina’s new motto that defines who we are as a Op/Ed: Joan Rivers community is scholarship, service, and spirit. One thing Mrs. Reidy Pumpkin lasagna and more! believes and would like the girls at Maria Regina to embrace is how Follow us on twitter at much potential and power they truly possess. @mariareginahs CC In Our School 2 Right To Life Officers Attend Leadership Day On Wednesday, October 22 Theology teacher Ms. Scully and four students, Valerie Cimino, Deanna Jacopino, Brianna Nunes, and Cianna Vaughan, attended the annual Pro Life High School Leadership Day for the New York City Archdiocese schools. The day kicked off with a moving key- note address from Sister of Life Bethany Madonna. Through her wonderful spirit, her eye opening stories, and her palpable enthusiasm the group learned about human dignity . At the crux of this concept we have the belief and conviction that all Our fearless editors humans are made by God-who loves us-and that we are made celebrate Halloween to love God and others. There were breakout sessions where the MRHS way! students could learn about vocation, chastity, end of life issues and faithful citizenship. Each of these were led by dynamic men and women who engaged with the students in profound ways. A highlight of the day was a beautiful celebration of mass. The chapel at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie, NY was packed and the spirit was certainly at work! The students who attended this workshop will be bringing what they learned to the next Respect Life Club meeting and then, in various ways, to our broader school community. Many Blessings! Ms. Scully Sisters of the Resurrection Celebrate Feast Day, October 27th Thanks to all who made the Open House such a great success! 3 Lifestyle and Entertainment Films Check this out…. The exhibit “Amen:A Prayer for the World” will by Fraitag be open to the public through November 23rd at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City. The exhibit features life size sculptures decorated by thirty Muslim and Christian Egyptian artists and eighteen Christian and Jewish artists. Its aim is to express the deep and fundamental acknowledgement of power and hope of all people praying for peace, justice and the end to sectarian strife. We’ve all been there. It’s a Friday night and all we want to do is get some rest after a long week of school. You order your favorite Coach K says… Chinese food and put on your pajamas and, nat- urally, head to Netflix. Personally, the hardest Why Bother Exercising? decision I make each week is what movie to watch. Based on my expertise, I have come up Getting in condition means improving with some go-to movie night favorites. your whole body fitness. Some exercises High school drama, 80s Music, ro- strengthen you r muscles (weights) mance, and Mark Ruffalo; what more could a and others improve flexibility girl want? This story of a 13 year old who wish- (yoga) . Aerobic exercise es herself seventeen years forward in her life to improves your body’s en- find that it has turned upside-down is sure to make you laugh, cry and want to live in 1987. If durance by helping your you’ve ever wondered what your life would be heart, blood vessels and when you’re 30, this movie is certain to make lungs work more effec- you think again. After Jenna wishes herself into tively. Some benefits of adulthood, she finds she has become friends exercise include: with old enemies and has disconnected from her More energy former best friend, Matty. Seeing no way to re- Improved self image verse this unexpected change, Jenna tries to Weight control make the best of her thirties and adjust to life in Stamina Better ability to fall asleep less 2004. With a job as a big-shot magazine editor chance of injury and a Rangers player for a boyfriend, Jenna Toned muscles seems to have done fairly well for herself. How- Build you r exercise routine gradually ever, after seeing her new life through young to help prevent sore muscles. You will eyes, Jenna questions her own morale and starts see improvement after 2-3 weeks. It is to make changes. As always, with change Fall so get outside and enjoy the beau- comes consequence. Watch 13 Going on 30 to tiful weather. Walk, run. Bike ride! Be see how this 80s girl takes on a modern world. active and Stay Healthy! Coach K Madison Fraitag ‘15 Sports 4 Onto States! Varsity Volleyball Takes First Place in Bronx/ Westchester Division With Defeat of Kennedy; Wins Archdiocesan Championship by Defeating JFK Fall Sports Update: As the Varsity Soccer season comes to an end we say farewell to seven very talented seniors: Erica Murphy, Katilyn Higgins, Kiera O’Connor, Sidney Leiriao, Taylor O’Grady, Bridget Ryan, and Janell Rodriquez. The Varsity Tennis team had a very successful season, especially with a win over JFK. Congratulations to the seniors: Jacqueline Di Salvatore, Bridget Hunt, Laura Signorile, and Greta Gocaj. Cross Country: Congratulations to our Cross Country team for working hard through this rainy competition season. A special appreciation goes to our seniors: Roseleen Syron, Isabella Kouns, Amanda McCormack, and Alyssa Fanelli. JV Volleyball: The JV team’s current record is 15-6. They are headed to finals vs. Fontbonne Hall Academy. 5 Opinion and Editorial Joan Rivers Mourned A Lesson in Perseverance We all are recently morning the death of the controversial and very funny, Joan Riv- ers. Many people criticized Joan for the things she said and joked about. However, she is one of the few brave women in comedy who was willing to speak her mind and ex- press her opinions through all the criticism and backlash she received. Joan’s career consisted of a headlining show in Las Vegas, a Grammy-Award nomi- nated comedy album, two best-selling books, a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, wrote a movie, and had two of her own TV shows. However, this didn’t all come easy and without a price. Fox TV gave Joan her own series, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. Carson was so infuri- ated with Joan for leaving his show that he never talked to her again and spoke negatively about her to the pub- lic. Joan then experienced more set backs. Her show was cancelled, the entertainment industry seemed to aban- don her, and her husband of 22 years who supported her through everything had committed suicide. Joan, being the ambitious and risky women she was, picked herself up and started to reconstruct her career. She went back to New York and began her own daytime talk show. She joined E!’s Live From the Red Carpet team where she made an abundance of jokes about all the attending stars. Her catch phrase, “Who are you wearing?” became a staple on future award show fashion shows. Joan then became a host of Fashion Po- lice where she continued to critique and poke funny at celebrities. She also had her own reality TV show Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best. Many things Joan said were unbelievably harsh yet often had a ring of truth. Not many individuals have the guts to say how they really feel, especially broadcast it to the entire world. There are many people who believed that she was rude, offensive and needed a filter yet many who knew she said what they were thinking. She persevered through the setbacks in her life. Even if you agree with her choices in life or not, you have to recognize and appreciate her confidence and willingness to take risk in order to gain success in the male-dominated comedy world. She will be missed and our prayers go out to her and her family. Alena Scazafave ‘16 Women Of the World A new column featuring stories about inspirational women and their accomplishments.