The Ebola Scare: How Do I Join The What You Need To Know Zephyr Staff? Page 3 Page 6 TheFall 2014 ZephyrMaritime Academy Charter High School Volume I Why You Should Come To Maritime by Flavia Stroka What's a High school is a very important part of an individual's life. Par- ents try their best to make the right choice when it comes to deciding which high school their child is going to attend. Unfortunately though, it can be a bit of a challenge for them considering the fact that they might not know what to expect from it. Frequently, they make the wrong choice and this leads to them starting all over again, trying to find a better school. Maritime Academy Charter High School Zephyr? (MACHS) is currently one of the best high schools in Philadelphia. It's exceptional work ethics and strict discipline are the key factors that will prepare your child for what's ahead. My own experience at Mar- itime Academy has shown me that if you need a school that is high in by The Zephyr Staff standards, values discipline and will benefit your child academically, then MACHS is the place for you! These are a couple of good reasons to consider attending MACHS: DISCIPLINE: Discipline, in general, is very important to the MACHS staff; it is stressed daily to the students. They have strict meth- Since Maritime students started showing an interest ods that teach the students the importance of rules, how to follow them for journalism, the Maritime staff has tried their best to and why they should follow them. They also emphasize behaving as an provide an environment for them to embrace that inter- individual with rights and duties. There are certain punishments that the students will receive if they fail to meet the required standards such est. The young writers and photographers, with the help as detention, study hall, Saturday school or even suspension. Yes, that of a few teachers and administrators, started our school’s may be strict but in the end it's all in the best interest of the student. newspaper, The Maritime Wave. After the school’s year- TEACHERS: Teachers here at Maritime are very helpful and long hiatus from publishing a newspaper, the journalists friendly, most of them have a good relationship with their students and colleagues. They are going to help your child develop skills in subjects of MACHS are back and better than ever! The Maritime which might benefit them later in life. Angelo Sebazco, a junior who Wave has been completely remodeled and designed to be has just recently joined MACHS speaks for The Zephyr on his experi- geared towards students, teachers and parents alike. This Image courtesy of www.marinelink.com ence with the new teachers. "If anything, the teachers here are totally is one of the many reasons the newspaper club felt it ap- different and way more helpful, I understand a lot more now," he says. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: MACHS' after school activi- propriate to change the paper’s name to The Zephyr. ties are very diverse. They include a variety of different things that can A zephyr (pronounced zeff-er) is a gentle wind or more. looking to be fully prepared for college or even life. It is the right place capture the attention of students. Not only do these activities help allow STRICT ANTI-BULLYING POLICY: MACHS takes bullying or to teach you the importance of rules and discipline and it is an envi- breeze from the west. Your school’s newspaper is easy- students to interact with others and help them develop the right social any other type of harassment very seriously. There will be conse- ronment where students can feel comfortable. Your child can be a part going, and lighthearted. We want to be a refreshing skills, they can also be beneficial for them later in life. For example, quences for anyone who tries to bully, harass, offend or threaten some- of MACHS today! You can reach us at www.maritimecharter.org for joining an after school sport, such as volleyball or softball, can help breeze, to relieve the stress of your school work. News one else intentionally. Because the students at MACHS have known more information. increase a students' sports skills. Sea Perch is also a very popular after blows in from the west and lands right here in our laps on each other for so long, the environment is friendly and the students are school activity and it allows students to learn about the sea, motor comfortable around each other due to the fact that they know each other East Huntingdon Street. Welcome to the first ever issue skills, and engineering.. Joining SGA programs and going to meetings well. They are also very friendly and helpful to newcomers. of The Zephyr, and look forward to many, many more! can help the student with leadership skills, public speaking and a lot To sum up, MACHS is a very good option for a student who is Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kretowicz by Savannah Vetter in middle school and high school. She loved the culture and she wanted to con- tinue interacting with the Latino culture Our new Spanish teacher, Ms. Kre- as a profession. While in Mexico she towicz (commonly called Ms. K), is a learned to speak Spanish. When she first wonderful addition to the Maritime fam- arrived she did not know any Spanish ily. and everyone around her did not know Ms. Kretowicz is very down to earth any English. The first week she was ex- Image courtesy of Ms. Kretowicz and a very cool person to talk to. When tremely upset but after a month she she was younger she wanted to be a Stop by her class on the 3rd deck and welcome her to our school! learned well enough that she could skip a teacher or a veterinarian. (It’s easy to see year of Spanish in school. which choice she made.) Ms. K loved her Currently, Ms. K loves cycling all Milky Chance. Spanish speaking settings as much as teacher and loved animals. She wanted to around the city. Her other interest include Advice that Ms. Kretowicz has for possible, and travel. take care of animals until she realized hiking, camping, going to concerts and students currently taking Spanish is, as Lastly, Ms. K loves being at Maritime that she would have to put them down. traveling. with anything, it takes a lot of practice and she also loves the students. We wish Ms. K has traveled a lot, she and her Her favorite songs are “Skinny Love” and dedication. Also, for her students to Ms. Kretowicz the best of luck for this mother traveled to Mexico when she was by Bon Iver and “Stolen Dance” by speak it as much as possible and being in year and years to come. Get Pumped! 20 Most Popular Halloween Candies by Jacqueline Hample raving about their pumpkin coffee and by Samuel Poplar 11. Starburst muffins now that fall has greeted us. 10. Hershey's 9. Heath Before the pumpkin gets booted It’s no secret that flavors change 20. Flavored Tootsie Rolls 8. Reese's Pieces from the coffee shops and gingerbread 7. Mr. Goodbar with the seasons. Every winter pep- 19. Milky Way takes its place, people are taking every 18. Laffy Taffy 6. Crunch permint becomes a national obsession! opportunity to get their pumpkin fix! 17. Mounds 5. Kit Kat In the summer citrus and lemons be- 4. Butterfinger One of the great ways to fit pumpkin 16. Almond Joy come so popular, you think they can’t 15. Skittles 3. Snickers into every day of fall is to bake some 2. Twix grow fast enough. It isn’t surprising to 14. Nerds delicious pumpkin sweets. 13. M&M's 1. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups see Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks Jump to pg. 3 12. Twizzlers MACHS The Zephyr Fall 2014 Fall Fashion From Why Mrs. Orosz Loves Being Top Dog It’s hard becoming popular in whatever it takes to accomplish high school, everyone knows that. that goal.”Leave Maritime know- One of the people who doesn't ing you’re going to be successful. Staff & Students struggle with gaining popularity is Feel successful!” Mrs. Orosz. Her wonderful per- When MACHS graduating by Jacqueline Hample sonality draws the students to her classes leave it’s a very bittersweet warmth immediately, and she moment for her. She hates to see couldn’t be happier. them go but knows they’re going It’s such a rare and amazing thing when good at predicting fashion but there’s there’s something that ties people together. some things I’m thrilled about that aren't Mrs. Orosz delivers strong words on to do great things. “It breaks Especially when that something also al- popular anymore,” he says. to us in time of need, and edges us my heart. But I’ll see them again, Fashion can be expensive, it’s a little lows them to express their individuality. on even when we’re full of confi- everybody comes back.” Fashion is an incredible way to express hard to get good, quality clothes if you’re yourself all while being part of a move- on a tight budget. There are a few looks dence! “Maritime gives you con- Even after you complete your ment. There’s no better time for fashion that are inexpensive and cute at the same fidence!” she says, proudly. education at Maritime, the teach- than the fall.