Frank Scott Bunnell S C R I B E Bunnell High School * 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 * Friday, June 12, 2015 * Volume LIV, Issue 6 Black Tie Affair Brings Classy Back to Prom Hannah McGettigan, Staff Pres. Belizaire, V.P. Mariana da “The prom [was] amazing, Reporter Gama, Sec. Nicole Trudeson, and I didn’t think it would turn out Nora Turner, Editor Treasurer Lindsey Brown, along this well. I’m so happy… I didn’t with their advisor Ms. Record, know how it was going to turn Prom is iconic for being the were the group responsible for out, [but] once you’re here in this last hurrah before the end of planning and organizing this moment, everything paid off,” high school. Friends gather in entire event. said Belizaire. their best outfits to dance, laugh, “[The class council] were real- After prom ended, students and say goodbye before summer ly organized, all the centerpieces left the Stamford Marriott and comes and everything changes. got done early. It’s so exciting to attended the post-prom at the This year’s “Black Tie” prom on see [the seniors] so happy to be Shelton Sports Center. June 5 at the Stamford Marriott here and knowing I’ve helped “Post-prom was really fun. It was no different as the graduat- plan an event they’re going to was nice to be with everybody ing class of 2015 gathered for one remember forever,” said Record. and relax. I went to the driving last dance before they head off to Belizaire said that the council range and played mini golf,” said their future endeavors. had been working on prom for sophomore Angelina LaMonica. As students and their dates ar- almost the whole school year, This year’s prom was a huge rived, a quick “cocktail” hour was Students attending BHS prom: (left) Ricky Belizaire and Stephanie Kaes- but it was no doubt that their success. The class of 2015 brought held in the lobby with lots of hors mann, (right) Aniya Smith, Tony Palmer and MacKeisha Williams. tireless work paid off. The event class and style to the dance floor, d'oeuvres and excited chatter. Photo Credit: Hannah McGettigan and MacKeisha Williams was seamless and absolutely and showed their bulldog pride. Everyone snapped last minute gorgeous. selfies and discussed what was in Giovanni-Marie Roper. There were ravishing dresses store for the night. Guests were Shortly after students found and tuxedos worn to the event. shown into the dining room at 7 their tables, dinner was served. The majority of the dresses had p.m. which was an elegant space Students were able to chose from lots of bling and sparkle that with round tables and dimmed salad, turkey, steak and pasta, were sure to stand out among the colored lighting. As students while refreshments included soda crowd. The styles of dresses were found their seats, each table was and shirley temple’s. Even though typically long and represented decorated with gold and black the food was delicious, students every color in the rainbow. The stars, glitter and white rose flower quickly ate their meals to enjoy tuxedos were mostly black, but arrangements. The entire room the rest of their night. some students were daring by felt classy, and it was one of Bun- As soon as the night began, wearing white and even a shorts nell’s best dance venues. students rushed towards the suit. “Prom was awesome, it’s weird dance floor with their friends and “It was upbeat and very fun, growing up… you see movies dates. The DJ played popular hits but I’m definitely excited this is about prom and now you’re from the past year, and music the end [of high school],” said here. I liked seeing everyone all that brought a thrilling vibe to senior Kayleigh Ross. Students eat their dinner during prom night at the Stamford Marriott. dolled up, it’s so nice,” said senior the dining room. The senior class council; Photo Credit: Hannah McGettigan Latin Club Lets Students Rock EMS Honors Marino Melanie Russell Hannah McGettigan teaching, Marino has made sure Freelancer Staff Reporter students get discounts or have The well respected BHS health free courses. In order to do so, The first BHS Battle of the teacher and Stratford EMT, Ms. Marino teaches these courses for Bands occurred on Tuesday, Karen Marino, was recently an- little or no pay. June 2. This event was organized nounced the recipient of the Paul Growing up, Marino had an by the BHS Latin Club and it Winfield Smith Award by the interest in anatomy and phys- opened with advisor, Mr. Con- Department of Public Health of iology. Although Marino had nor, explaining to the crowd why the Office of Emergency Medi- her heart set on nursing, she he wanted to start the tradition cal Services. This award is given knew that a nursing career took of hosting a Battle of the Bands at to those who have displayed extreme maturity which was hard Bunnell High School. educational excellence as an EMS to gain at a young age. “Growing up, we had one at instructor and have devoted their “I take things very to [the] my school, and it was always real- The musicians of the first annual Battle of the Bands stand together on time to EMS through education. heart. I was going to go into ly cool to watch the bands come the BHS stage after their performance on June 2. The Paul Winfield Smith nursing, but my father said ‘Kar- out and show us what they could Photo Credit: Jon Carson Award was given out during EMS en, you will cry every night when do,” said Connor. come. sophomore Jarvis Lynch, rapped week which was May 17-23. In a patient dies.’ As I got older, and He wanted to allow BHS The six bands came out of no- their hearts out on stage. They order to receive this award, an knew I could handle it, I became students the same opportunity to where and bands like Defensive showed no fear and thorough- individual must be nominated an EMT,” said Marino. share the talents that they have, Carpet had the crowd eating out ly impressed the crowd. With and chosen by the DPH Office In the 1990’s, Marino was a just like he did when he was of the palm of their hands as they only their voices, they showed of Emergency Medical Ser- physical education teacher at young and an aspiring artist. Six sang “Uptown Funk” by Bruno everyone that they did not need vices. Marino was one of three elementary schools in Bridgeport bands played at the event and Mars. The lead singer, Teddy anything but themselves was all Stratford EMS nominees for and Norwalk. While receiving represented a variety of music: Sheridan was a natural on stage. they needed. The received second the award, and she won due to her Masters degree in physical from Portuguese classics to hard- Sophomore base player, Coo- place, and a gift card to Guitar her dedication in teaching and education human performances, core punk. per Shea, was not much of the Center. instructing EMS members. Marino decided to take an EMT The BHS Latin Club planned performing type until the night Letters to Luna killed it with Marino was nominated be- class which would help her the whole night. Junior Bridget of the show. their smoother jazz music. cause she is constantly driven and secure jobs in several medical Grover and sophomore Chad Shea said, “I really enjoyed the Junior Luana Braganca Gama dedicated to the success of professions. Schroeder put in so much time chance to be up on stage with my lead with her elegant voice and students in the Stratford com- “Ms. Marino is good with and effort into making this night friends. It was a great experience. her amazing band matched her munity. Marino was able to help teaching first aid and CPR train- run smoothly for everyone. From I’m glad that I got to experience perfectly. She even sang a song declare Stratford as a HEARTSafe ing. She has been really helpful,” organizing the bands, to making it with them.” in Portuguese. It was no surprise Community by teaching CPR at said Stratford High sophomore sure the event ran smoothly, the These boys had such chem- that they won first place. Letters BHS and EMS, teaching EMR Nicole Richards and junior Jae night turned out to be a major istry between all of them that to Luna received four hours of classes, and teaching EMT classes Lee. success. These two did not plan it the music came so naturally and recording time in a music studio. at night which has allowed Not only does Marino teach alone though; the Latin Club was worked well together. If there The night was a huge success students to receive credit by the students, but she teaches town there whenever they needed help. were a third place, this band with the support from the Latin Board of Education. employees, coaches, and teachers. With the combined team effort would have taken the prize. Club and Connor’s guidance. Marino has been a part of This has allowed many Stratford from everyone, they were able to Second place went to Jakk the The first Battle of the Bands was EMS for 20 years and has been citizens to be CPR certified and plan an amazing event that will Free Mind. Seniors Kevin Camp- amazing, and Bunnell is looking an instructor since 1998.