Friday June 2, 2017 The Bishop George Ahr HS Volume 47 One Tingley Lane Number 4 Satoma Edison, New Jersey 08820 Newsmagazine A Letter from the Editor inevitable from time to time. High I got to be your softball player and change, and have to come to accept school is a journey we all must take, student. I got lucky to have been those things. With these twists and and taking that journey together taught and coached by such spirited turns in life, you really find out makes the trip more enjoyable. and inspiring individuals. who your true friends are. Many of Joining the class of 2017 will be One way to connect and make these people are the ones you meet something I will never forget. In the friends, as many of us did, was in high school who will be there for past couple of years, whether it was through sports. I know when I first you and comfort you when you are a short time or not, I grew up with came here and did cheerleading feeling down and out. this class. over the summer I immediately felt Whether you would like to admit In Bishop Ahr I have met many welcomed, which made me comfort- it or not, Bishop Ahr was a home inspiring people that made com- able enough to try out for softball. for all of us over the past couple of ing to school and going to class a Although I am not an all-star and years. It’s a place of laughter, tears, little more easy and enjoyable. Ms. was placed on JV, I would not have excitement, and memories we share Byrne, as one of the first teachers wanted it any other way. I had with all different people. The mem- I encountered, you made me feel such a good time getting to know ories I share with my friends and comfortable and excited to start off the girls I did these sports with. It classmates are unforgettable even as my days first period with you my opened up doors to new friendships we all move on after graduation. Editor-in-Chief Alexis junior year. I truly believe that my that were to come. Each senior is taking a new path Swanson. (Photo cour- writing capabilities and organiza- High school is not just a place with a new adventure waiting ahead, tesy of BGA Publications) tional skills got better with you as to learn your basic subjects like whether it be in college, work, or my guide these past two years. I was Math, English, and History; it is a the military. so excited when I found out that I place of life lessons as well. From By: Alexis Swanson would be editor for this year, when I my high school experience, I have would take the class into my hands been taught a few things, most of We all took our first steps and work hands-on with everyone them not by choice. One thing most through the doors of Bishop George else. I am pleased to be passing people learn is that as much as you Ahr High School to start a new the title on to one junior, Simon may want your friendships to last journey in our lives. Many started Llaguno, who I know has great forever, the truth of the matter is this journey together freshman potential and ideas already for the that most likely that will not be the year, finding friendships and bonds issues to come. case. It is hard to let go of people, through WABA day, the freshman Another person that made com- but letting new people in is a change picnic, sports over the summer, and ing to school a little easier was Mr. of path that may be necessary for a finally when classes started. Nearly Reilly. You are the first teacher I see happy and positive life. Another one every year, new faces were added to in the morning before school starts of life’s lessons I was taught in high the class of 2017, me being one of and the last teacher I see at dismiss- school is that you can try to change them. When I first started my high al. I am thankful I played softball the things in your life that you don’t school journey, I would have never and got on junior varsity, where I like, but if you can’t change them, guessed that I would be graduat- was coached by the most sarcastic you must accept the fact and move Congratulations to the ing from Bishop George Ahr High and humorous person I know. You on. With life comes unexpected graduating class of 2017! School. However, a bump in the are definitely one of my favorite deaths, breakups, fights, and ac- (Photo courtesy of road or change in path is nearly teachers of all time, and I am glad cidents that you may not be able to Google Images) Inside... Halsey P. 5 Senior Timeline P. 9 Sports Spotlight P. 13 Creative Art P. 2 Valedictorian P. 6 Junior and Senior Proms P. 10 Stepping Up To The Plate P. 14 Out or In State? P. 3 What’s Trending P. 7 Retiring Teachers P. 11 Golf “Fore” The Win P. 15 Spiderman P. 4 Senior Survey P. 8 Sports Awards P. 12 Seniors P. 16 8 Job # School HJ HJ Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) 2 Creativity The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • June 2 • 2017 “T O T HE P ERSON I S EE I N T HE M I RROR B EFORE D AW N ” B Y : E L I ZA B E T H S HORT You are so much more than a few lines in a book. You are miles and miles of a scripture yet unsung. You are not perfect, but you are not wrong. The shells of past selves lie scattered be- hind you, Each too small to contain the growth in- side. Like the snake, each new form is larger in- side and out. There are days where you feel more mouse than tiger. More servant than master, More lifeless corpse than steel-tempered victor. The feelings within you grab the wheel And your worst thoughts escape. Not always right, but part of a larger story. You will always prevail. You will own mistakes like the largest award. Where swords and knives grazed you in fire, You take in only what makes you stronger, The iron of blades now pumps in your veins And more resembles the metals found in the hearts of stars. Artwork by: Vanessa Suriel The skin on your back is thickened by scars upon scars From battle, after battle, after battle. Your feet are bare and bloody from march- Every quarter the Satoma ing on and on. Yet your chest is bared, neck straight like Newsmagazine holds a creative an oak, The seas part before you as you walk away. writing and art contest for stu- You fight for no one. dents who wish to have their work The soldier deserts, a stolid few with her, Hands held behind her back that held fast. published. When you quicken your pace on the road of roads, Thanks to all those who submit- When you are the lonely traveler, with her- self to keep warm, ted and we encourage you to keep You will face the dawn with the expression you hold now, writing and submit work for the A new horizon faced with an unapologetic grin. next year’s issues! 8 Job # 4977 School Bishop George Ahr High School HJ HJ Job # School 8 Special Instructions Special Instructions 2 Template Template 3 WICS551101L WICS551101R ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., ©2010 Herff Jones, Inc., Even All Rights Reserved All Rights Reserved Odd Page Page Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) x Process 4-Color (CMYK) Black Ink Includes Spot Color(s) Process 4-Color (CMYK) The Satoma Newsmagazine • Friday • June 2 • 2017 Perspective 3 Where will you be spending the next 4 years of your life? Principal: Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski Associate Principal: Harry Ziegler Stay with-in the boundaries Vice Principal: Brian Brogno By: Collen Sharlow Campus Minister: Sr. Cynthia be, so being right down the I will experience new things Marie Babyak Attending school in-state road from it also makes me and meet new people, but Technology Coordinator: is much more convenient for feel more comfortable and at I am also sad to be leaving Michael Kowalczyk me and will save me money home. Going out-of-state, es- this part of my life behind. as well. In the fall, I will be pecially somewhere really far I had an amazing experience attending Monmouth Uni- away, would make me feel at BGA and met most of my Editor-in-Chief Alexis Swanson versity in Long Branch, New secluded and isolated from best friends here, and not Jersey. It is only about 45 my surroundings. having them beside me next Photo Editor minutes away from my house. Going away to college is year is going to be a difficult Isaac Scafe Coming from a big, close- what helps us grow as young adjustment. Whether you are knit family, I knew that I did adults, and many people be- attending school in state or Copy Editor not want to go too far away lieve that you need to go as out of state, everyone is go- Elizabeth Short & for school.