Arlington Catholic High School Paws for a Cause By Brendan Meehan Guest Reporter organization, enhances the lives of At first glance, many people people with disabilities by providing would look at my dog Ziti and as- highly trained assistance dogs and sume he is my house pet. What they on-going support to ensure quality would not know was that Ziti has a partnerships. Since then, more than very special job, and a second life. 6,000 people have been placed in the Ziti, as those who have met him program, which assures, “The assis- would know, is one of the most en- tance dogs we breed, raise, and train ergetic and excited dogs one could aren’t just the ears, hands, and legs ever meet. Ziti, however, has a of their human partners. They’re softer side as a service dog in train- also goodwill ambassadors, and ing. Service animals can be defined often their best friends. They open as animals who have specialized up new opportunities and new pos- training to enable the greater in- sibilities, and spread incredible joy.” dependence of another being. For I’ve been raising these animals me, Ziti proves to be another fine since middle school, and Ziti is the example of the time and effort that third dog that I have fostered. In go into training a service animal. his time with me, he will learn over Founded in 1975, Canine Compan- forty commands, become an out- ions for Independence, a non-profit standing candidate for obedience training, and learn how to help an- Photo by Brendan Meehan It wasn’t actually even my idea to get involved with service animals. My mom’s Girl Scout troop was holding a meeting on modern disabilities and how we can combat them. They had someone from the parish, who was involved with CCI, come in and talk to the girls about these amazing animals. Luckily, I happened to be sitting in on the meeting that night, and I immediately fell in love with the whole premise. It took a little bit of coaxing and bribery, but my parents eventually gave in in 2014 and I’ve been involved with the program ever since. My new dog, Eagle, has just arrived recently, which makes four dogs that I’ve fostered. other person gain a higher degree of As a raiser, I know my job is dif- independence. Canine Companions ficult, but knowing that my actions for Independence ensures that ev- can have a positive impact on some- eryone has an equal opportunity to one else’s life makes the whole jour- obtain these dogs. What helps CCI ney worth it. stand out from the other companies If you’d like to know more about is that CCI provides these dogs at no raising and fostering a dog, you can Photo by Brendan Meehan cost, while some others may charge visit www.cci.com. up to $45,000 for a service animal. Hermione on her final visit to the vet before going to work with her new family. Highlights School Life Clubs Sports Arts Page 1 Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Academics Basketball Faith & Healing Community Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 1 Cougar Growl Academics Spring 2019 National History Day By Thomas Cahill Cougar Growl Reporter History Day, a new freshmen event, like they had in their classes but, this began this year at Arlington Catholic time, it was before a panel of judges High School. Every Freshman in composed of staff from the school. the school created a This competition gave project on history and “A fun way to students the chance to presented their work learn about subjects in front of their His- study and to they might not oth- tory class. Between learn some- erwise learn about in one to three students class and also gave from each class was thing new” the students a chance then chosen to partici- -Mike Xie to present before a Photo and caption courtesy of Mr.Christian Guerrino pate in a competition panel of judges, an in the library. At this competition, important life skill. Congratulations Ninth grade students created and presented projects in class with ten finalists being judged by a faculty panel. Congratulations to Liana Winans (1st), Mike the students presented their projects to this year’s winners of History Day. Xie (2nd), Catherine Fagan and Andre Perez (3rd)! The Best Course of Study By Victoria Caggiano the easiest or the hardest. Moving onto Sophomore year, movies, senior year looks effortless. Cougar Growl Reporter First, freshman year is thought to this year is thought to be manage- In all honesty, it can be one of the be especially hard because it is a able because students are settled and hardest years, among college ap- High school is a bridge to college, big transition from middle school to caught up. In actuality, the work- plications, college essays and tours, with the latter hopefully leading high school, and the workload be- load is double that of the first year. not to mention getting transcripts up to a destination that will become comes tougher. Although the transi- Senior Matt Morganelli says “Soph- to par to send into colleges. a career. Each year of high school tion and social aspects of Freshman omore year was the hardest year, What is the hardest year of high brings students closer to that des- year can be tough at times, the work and junior the easiest.” school is an ongoing debate among tination. With that, some may as- is a lot of review from the year be- Junior year can be tough outside of high school kids. At Arlington Cath- sume it would get harder with time, fore, making sure the kids coming school, as in most cases SATs are olic, students agree all high school or maybe easier as the destination from different schools are on the taken this year. Then, college comes years are an abundance of hard work; quickly approaches. same page. As the year goes on it into the focus and that is now added there really is no “easiest” year. It is However, an informal survey become harder, but it is mostly to school work. hard work, but also worth the work quickly reveals there is no clear an- about finding a balance and getting Senior year is thought to be all fun to lead us to our awaited profession. swer to which year of high school is all the work done on time. and games. Especially as shown in All the Verse That’s Fit to Print Mr. Palmacci’s Hon- “Cinquain sur la Presse” “Cinquain on the Press” ors French 4 class wrote par Andrew WILCOX By Andrew Wilcox cinquain poems related to the press and print journalism. A Le Flash Info, Breaking News, cinquain poem is a verse of Nous le regardons, nous le devinons We watch it, we guess what it is five lines that do not rhyme. Ils savent “Qu’est-ce qui arrive?” They know “What happened?” The cinquain poem was cre- Ils sont allés, ils ont diffusé They went, they broadcasted ated by Adelaide Crapsey. Tu connais la dernière? Did you hear the latest? This is a variation on the Les nouvelles, le Flash Info, The news, Breaking News, form. For more information, nous le regardons, tous et toutes we all watch it, all of us. Photo Credit: Getty Images, Matthieu Alexandre visit https://www.youngwrit- Le Monde is a French afternoon newspaper which ers.co.uk/types-cinquain has been in continuous publication since 1944. 2 Cougar Growl Clubs Spring 2019 Pulsera Project By Nicole Ferrero Cougar Growl Reporter At the beginning of March, the is 100% nonprofit, and they send Arlington Catholic Cougars hosted the proceeds to the men, women, their annual fundraiser sponsored and children that make the brace- by the Pulsera Project, following lets and handbags. Whatever is not the hustle-and-bustle of midterms. sold from the hundreds of beauti- Members of NHS and the World fully crafted items, is sent back di- Language Club joined forces to rectly to the organization, so time make this worthwhile project and possible profit is not wasted at possible. The goal of this project the expense of these Central Amer- is to aid the people of Nicaragua ican peoples. The results from the and Guatemala, which are two of fundraiser were immense: the Ar- Photo by Mr. Michael Foley the most impoverished countries lington Catholic community raised over $700 to help support this non- Students from different schools and continents who represent countries in Latin America. Through the around the world are on their way into one of their many committees during profit organization. The Pulsera sales of intricately woven brace- the conference. lets, education and shelter will be Project fundraiser brought no made available to those who make negatives, aiding in a great cause and spreading cultural and artistic the bracelets and handbags. These tional cooperation and diplomacy. vibrancy through great works of items are sent through an organi- They learned that by combining craftsmanship. Model U.N. zation, the Pulsera Project, which resources and working together, By: Kathryn Van Winkle they can solve problems. I myself Growl Reporter was in CSTD, or Committee of Science and Technology Develop- On the weekend of February 9, ment, where we focused on solving over 1500 kids from multiple con- global warming and food insecu- tinents gathered at the BosMUN rity while helping countries adopt XIII, held at the Marriott Copley. renewable resources. Together, my The purpose: To simulate a United committee passed a working paper Nations conference and for kids to that bound our countries together try new ideas to fix problems fac- to solve these problems.