News We’re All a Part Of . December 2017 ‘ Vol. 7 Issue 2 Observer Contents 2 Vol. 7 Issue 2 December 2017 Contents Mission & Vision Cover: Designed by Josh C. News We’re All a Part Of and Roni M. Photo courtesy of Josh C. It is our mission as the Alfred-Almond Observer to provide 3 Upcoming Events truthful, unbiased, and accurate information to the student body. Our 4 Who is it? goal is to deliver relevant stories 5 Student Teacher Feature focused on both informing and Dear Readers, entertaining the Alfred-Almond community. We strive to promote a 6 Direct Consultant The entire Observer staff positive school climate and will use What? would like to welcome you to the the Observer as a way to give all 2017 December issue filled with 7 New Music November voices at Alfred-Almond a platform. holiday amusement and seasonal 8 To See or Not to See: news. Our staff has worked 2017 Observer Staff That is the True tirelessly like the elves at the North Pole under the guidance of our Editors in Chief Question version of Santa, Ms. Backer, to Kaitlyn C. 9 Life From a Deer Stand provide you with the most interesting and relevant articles this Abigail H. 10 The Path to Justice holiday season. Jessie M. We have made our goal to Copy Editors 11 Senior Soccer Stars give the gift of entertainment and Morgan G. Sam Q. 12 Basketball Season Tips joy to every reader as an early present to all. We hope as you open Chloe M. Sam W. Off up to each new page you feel the Maya R. holiday spirit seep into your hearts 13-14 ‘Tis the Ski-Son Design Managers and then spread to others in your Sam Q. Zoey K. 15-16 Holidays Around the life. We challenge you to allow World yourself to get as excited as a kid on Veronica M. Emily N. Christmas morning as you read. Josh C. Attilo C. 17-18 Gifts for Everyone As fellow students of Public Relations Managers AACS, we too find it hard not get 19-20 Fir this Pine Season exhilarated by the season and invite Chris G. Morgan G. you to join us in preparing for the Sam W. Matt I. 21-22 Holiday Celebrations upcoming December events. We Sophie N. Duncan B-C. from Here to There hope you have as much fun reading Staff Writers it as we have had writing and 23 An Icy Mixtape Zoey K. Chris G. editing this epitome of holiday Matt I. Chloe M. 24-25 Holiday Treats celebration. Attilo C. Duncan B-C. 26 Fun Games for Your Pleasure Technology Advisors Emily N. Veronica M. 27 Acknowledgements Josh C. Sophie N. ⓒ ALFRED-ALMOND CENTRAL SCHOOL 2015 - RT. 21 ALMOND, NY - 607-276-6555 Observer Events 3 Vol. 7 Issue 2 December 2017 Upcoming Events Sports Music Press Start to Read Press Start to Read Skiing (all events are at SWAIN) Jan 3 - MEET, 5:30 Dec. 12-13: Musical Jan 6 - MEET, 10AM Jan 10 - MEET, 5:30 Holidays Tryouts Jan 13 - MEET, 10AM/1:00 Jan 17 - MEET, 5:30 Dec. 14: Musical Jan 20 - MEET, 10AM/1:00 December 6: Saint Nicholas Day Jan 24 - MEET, 5:30 Callbacks Jan 27 - MEET, 10AM/1:00 December 12: Fiesta of Our Lady of Dec. 18: Elementary Feb 6-7 - SECTIONALS, 10AM/1:00 Guadalupe Band and Chorus Modified Wrestling (Home Matches) December 13: St. Lucia Day Jan 29 - MEET, 5:45 Concert, 7:00 PM December 12-20: Hanukkah Varsity Wrestling (Home Matches) December 25: Christmas Day Dec. 19: Jr./Sr. High Dec 14 - Addison, 6:15 Jan 11 - Avoca, 6:15 January 6: Three Kings Day/Epiphany Chorus Concert, Jan 25- Campbell-Savona, 6:15 December 26: Boxing Day 7:00 PM Swimming (Home Meets) December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa Dec 12 - Canisteo Greenwood, 5:30 Dec. 20: Jr./Sr. High Dec 19 - Addison, 5::30 December 31: Omisoka Band & Jazz Band Jan 11 - Campbell Savona, 5:30 December 21: Yule Jan 18 - Genesee Valley, 5:30 Concert, 7:00 PM December 17: Saturnalia Girls’ Modified Basketball (Home Games) Dec 9 - Campbell Savona, 11:15 AM Dec 11 - Prattsburgh, 7:15 Jan 13 - Addison, 11:15 AM Jan 20 - Arkport, 11:15 AM Jan 29 - Avoca, 7:15 Other Girls’ JV/Varsity Basketball (Home Games) Dec 8 - Avoca, 7:15/5:45 Dec. 4-7: Scholastic Dec 15 - Canisteo Greenwood, 7:15/5:45 Jan 12 - Bradford, 7:15/5:45 Book fair Jan 24 - Arkport, 7:15/5:45 Jan 26 - Genesee Valley, 7:15/5:45 Dec. 7: Elementary Story Boys’ Modified Basketball (Home Games) Night, 6-7 PM Dec 9 - Campbell Savona, 10AM Happy Dec 11 - Prattsburgh, 5:45 Dec. 11: NHS Blood Jan 13 - Addison, 10AM Jan 20 - Arkport, 10AM Drive Jan 29 - Avoca, 5:45 Holidays Dec. 15: Five- Week Boys’ JV/Varsity Basketball (Home Games) from the Dec 6 - Prattsburgh, 7:15/5:45 Reports Issued Dec 12 - JT, 7:15/5:45 Jan 3 - Whitesville, 7:15/5:45 Dec. 25-29: Holiday Jan 5 - Candor, 7:15/5:45 Observer Jan 9 - Hammondsport, 7:15/5:45 Recess Jan 17 - Campbell Savona, 7:15/5:45 Jan 19 - Addison, 7:15/5:45 Staff Observer Who is it? 4 Vol. 7 Issue 2 December 2017 We see the faces of our peers, Q: What takes up too much of your time? teachers and faculty of Alfred-Almond A: Paperwork, probably. Central School daily, but do we really know anything behind the smiles on their friendly Q: If all jobs had the same pay and hours, faces? Among these familiar staff members, Who is it? what job would you like to have? one prominent figure in the school has taken By: Morgan Giglio A: Teacher, principal; something with kids! I the time to allow us a look into both their would not really change it. professional and personal life. While they Copy Editor spend a majority of their time within the walls Q: Are you on any committees? of AA, they also have many hobbies and get outside for some cross-country skiing this A: I am part of the Committee for Special interests outside of school, as well as friends winter. Education and School Improvement and family they love staying close with. With Committee so much going on, it’s no wonder that they Q: Where did you go to high school? can always be found running from place to A: West Irondequoit High School in place, or hiding away to try and complete the Rochester. Q: How do you relax after a hard day of paperwork that can pile up quickly in their work? chosen profession. Even with their busy Q: Did you go to college, and if so where? A: I tend to take walks or read. schedule I had the privilege to sit down with A: I went to Geneseo for my Undergraduate, this individual for an interview, and now I Alfred University for my Masters, and challenge the reader to figure out who is on Brockport for my Administrative degree. Q: What would you say your biggest the other end of this Q and A. accomplishments are? Q: When did you meet your husband? A: My biggest accomplishments include Q: What are three interesting facts about you? A: When I was in college in 1979. being a parent, going to college and taking on A: I love fishing! I own a tipi. I was a hockey roles that forced me to face my shyness and cheerleader in high school! Q: How many children do you have? being an introvert. A: We have four children. Q: What skill would you like to master? A: My fly-fishing! Q: What is the most heartwarming thing Q: If you could make one rule that everyone you’ve ever seen? had to follow, what rule would you make? Q: If you didn’t have to sleep, what would A: The birth of a child, especially mine. A: Be kind to all you meet. you do with the extra time? A: Read or be outside hiking, walking. Q: Why did you decide to do the work you are doing now? Q: Are you usually early or late? Why? A: I knew I wanted to be in education when I A: Early!! I have to be ready and prepared. I was in 7th grade. I was volunteering at the Al inherited it from my dad. Sigl Center in Rochester every Saturday morning and loved working with kids. Q: What’s the best way to start the day? A: Waking up in my home with my family Q: What your favorite part about your job? and knowing I have the gift of another day A: Interacting with students and seeing what and coffee!! goes on in the classrooms. The best is seeing students meet their goals and graduate. Q: What are some small things that make your day better? Q: What jobs did you have prior to this one? A: Hellos, smiles from people... laughter A: I have always worked since I was 16 years always helps. My dogs make life better. old. I sold shoes, painted, worked in group Hearing the voices of my kids on the way homes, taught in Migrant Camps, taught home from work and eating dinner with my infants in homes. I have taught children from husband. Driving down the dirt roads on my ages 6 months to adults in many different way home; looking up at the sky each settings.