The GPA Scoop Summer Edition

Volume 1. Issue 2
GPA Scoop
GREA T PAT H A CADEM Y
March-June Edition
Summer Time
The students of the Art History class, offered at Great Path Academy,
have created a mural revolving around Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move!
Program. Our vision was to create a social statement, inspired by the
artwork of Diego Rivera, and President Roosevelt’s Works Progress
Administration about the scarcity and unavailability of healthy food in
our communities. Today more than 23 million people (6.5 million
children) live in low-income neighborhoods more than a mile away
from a supermarket. Lack of access to fresh fruits, vegetables and whole
grains has contributed to the significant problem of obesity. We hope
that the mural will make people realize how important healthy
nutrition is, resulting in changing their eating habits, not only for
themselves, but also for their families. realize how important healthy
nutrition is, resulting in changing their eating habits, not only for
themselves, but also for their families. We hope you enjoy viewing our
mural created completely from fabric and our vision of planting
community gardens in the city. A colorful vision of our community,
“Full Circle” calls us to action to change the way we grow, get, and eat
our food. “Full Circle” is our response to raising the awareness of
creating healthy food choices in all of our communities.
—Artist Statement
GPA Birthdays
March
Jonisha Lindsey - 1
Tyler Snow - 1
Ebony Campbell - 3
Lauren Peoples - 6
Nicole Anderson - 12
Breanna Filigrana - 14
Janise Martin - 14
Kiandra Soto - 14
Iliana Labo y - 15
Lillie Gunn - 16
April
Carlton Randolph - 1
Madeleine Haynes - 2
Samantha Sidor - 5
Rachel Ambrose - 8
Jaime Grennan - 8
Megan Filigrana - 9
Viktoreya Thompson - 12
Muhammed Niang - 13
Jasmine Cruz - 18
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Ashlee Machado - 16
Cassandra Martinez - 16
Aurmani Campos - 17
Treonna Hawley - 17
Hannah Polinski - 17
Anthony Gonzalez - 18
Craig Richards - 18
Kwasi Annoh - 19
Aaronda Hill - 22
Nancy Lys –22
John Kaminski - 24
Nafatari Campbell - 27
Alaysia Zaikarite - 18
Kimberley Green - 21
Angel Vicente - 21
Selena Coley - 22
Donte Minto - 24
Joshua Lopez - 25
George Torres - 25
Ryan Brumant - 27
Shane Flynn - 27
Dymonic Tann - 27
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GPA Birthdays
May
Briana Tinsley - 4
Jawan Walker - 4
Richard Hamilton - 8
Jejuan Montgomery - 9
Joshua Paquin - 9
Tayshia Stapleton - 10
Chevonise Taylor - 10
Amber Birch - 11
Jahnae Gordon - 12
Taylor Thompson - 14
June
Kassandra Agosto - 2
Nicole Christmas - 2
Christopher Gutierrez - 6
Amanda Wiafe - 11
Obdulio Santiago - 13
Ashley Padilla - 15
Veniamin Kulish - 21
Emmanuel Ijomah - 15
Samad Ahmad - 16
Taysha Thompson - 18
Sydney Brockman - 19
Jahira Phillips Williams - 21
Donovan Delaire - 23
Sarah Poutre - 23
Christina Foley - 25
Derrick Holloway - 27
O’Neil Smith - 28
Amanda Bednarz - 30
Patrick O’neal - 22
Micaela Logan - 23
Kay-Kaniele Reid - 24
Shane Starks - 26
Ashley Williams - 26
Hannah Farris - 28
Maria Ibarra - 28
Michelle Rivera - 29
Malik Dyer - 22
De’Jon Gutzmer - 22
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SHINING
As a freshmen, Owusu Darko has
a lot going for him. Not only does he have
time to complete all assignments and stay
focused in class but he also is completely
dedicated to his position as mid-fielder on
his soccer team. He also spends his free
time helping his mom by babysitting his
siblings. His future goals will include his
love for Health & Fitness. He hopes to attend Cambridge University and his dream
is to become a pro soccer player. He finds
his inspiration within his family but also
within the student body. He claims to look
up most to Abraham Lincoln because he
was a self taught man who when faced
with trials still managed to do the right
thing. Well, Owusu we think you two will
always do the right
thing!
By S elena Coley | Graphics: Selena Coley
Lauren Peoples is a very busy
sophomore! Not only does she spend
her time trying hard to pass all her classes but she also knits, crochet, sow,
bake, dance and find time to play the
piano! GPA we are in the midst of a natural talent. How does she do it? Well,
she has found a way to balance all that
is important to her around each other.
She has a real knack for time management. She hopes to one day attend Harvard University and major in Law or
Art. She also hopes to either become a
lawyer or an Art teacher. We think she’ll
be successful no matter what she chooses. She thanks her parents for supporting her and looks up to them the most
because of their strength and discipline.
Well I think people should look up to
Lauren too!
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DIAMONDS
Christopher Gutierrez loves anything to do with sports.
His main love being for swimming, he also finds time to play
soccer. He enjoys the subjects History and Math and is very
dedicated to his studies at GPA. He puts school over everything
and understands that hard work does pay off! Although he is
undecided on what he would like to pursue as a career, he knows
he wants to make his decision at UCONN. He believes in the
American Dream, and claims that if you go and do the best you can
there is no way you can fail. This should be a true inspiration to us
all.
Jamie Paul is a well-rounded senior. She is
continually proving to others how hard work pays off. Not only
does she balance her interests in track with her school work but
she also works to earn some independence. She believes she is a
very focused individual, and we believe it too! She was accepted
to Wingate University and will be attending this fall. She plans to
Major in either Pharmacy or Sports Therapy. She believes in living
in the moment and taking life for what it is. This seems to be
working for her and the GPA family is proud!
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Great Path Academy Attributes
Great Path Academy is committed to
providing innovative learning that
supports an environment where each
student can become college ready
through developing the values of selfdiscipline – to be Respectful, to
demonstrate effective work habits – to
be Responsible, and the life skills – to
be Safe, in order to achieve success.
V O LU ME 1 . I S S UE 2
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Did You Know ?
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G PA S CO OP
Weird Facts
V O LU ME 1 . I S S UE 2
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Summer
For Current Freshmen :
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Consider a college saving plan
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Build your credentials
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Start learning about college
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Create a summer reading plan. Strengthen your reading and
writing skills. This will also build your vocabulary.
Perform community service. Extracurricular activities show
that you’re a well rounded individual and you know how to
manage your time.
For Current Sophomores:
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Prepare for the PSAT.
Participate in academic enrichment programs, summer
workshops and camps.
Make a list of the different colleges you would like to
attend.

Secure a summer job.

Learn about the college admission process.

Explore potential careers.

Read, Read, Read
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Practice your writing.
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Checklist
For Current Juniors :
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Work and volunteer to expand your experiences and to earn money for
college.
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Develop a summer reading list.
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Start working on college application essays

Visit colleges
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Develop a financial aid plan
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Create an account at www.commonapp.org and begin reviewing the
online application
If you haven't already, create a resume and make a professional email
address.
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Research and apply for scholarships
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Consider taking the ACT in the fall of your senior year.
For Current Seniors :
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Ensure that your final transcript has been sent to the college you have
chosen.
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Get a physical and ensure all important health documents are updated.
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Attend orientation
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Save some of your summer earnings for college.
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If staying on campus, contact your roommate and decide who will bring
what for your dorm.
Buy things for your dorm
Keep in touch with financial aid office to check the status of your
finances.
V O LU ME 1 . I S S UE 2
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Senior
Three years ago, I walked into this building as a sophomore, nervous
and unsure of what was coming. I can say three years later its been a
journey filled with both high and lows. These three years have
molded me into the person I am today. In my final goodbye to you all
today, I would advise you to take every opportunity that you can and
approach every challenge as a way to grow.
- Kaylea Elliott
They say it’s the best four years
of your life, and I wouldn't completely disagree. It’s a such a
bitter sweet feeling, leaving everything I know to finally test my
independence on everything I've
been taught. I've switched
schools, made life long friends,
wrote speeches, failed and
passed tests, taken college
courses, stayed up all night to
procrastinate homework assignments, had internships, done
community service and was a
competitive cheerleader. The
most amazing part about high
school is that none of this exactly matters anymore. All that
matters is who you are, how
By: GPA S eniors . Graphics: Google Images
much you have accomplished, how
far you’ve come and the memories that you will inevitably take
to the next four years of your
life as you patiently wait to create even more. To all the hard
work, all the teachers who made
life more complicated and even
the few that made it slightly enjoyable. To the football games,
open houses, uniforms, SAT’s ,
and most importantly, to the
amazing class of 2013 who made
this ride slightly more enjoyable.
Thank you and Goodbye. Here’s
to the next four years.
- Kiara Thomas
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Goodbyes
Graduating and leaving high school is the most bitter sweet feeling. I
cant wait to leave and start a new chapter of my life, but I’ll always
remember the last three years at Great Path Academy. From
Mr.Meyer’s speech that Briana did not do, to Miss Usher’s speeches
that we all knew meant do or not graduate, which we all wanted to do
at the last minute anyway. I cant imagine spending my high school career with a more stubborn, hard headed, crazy, wild, insane, amazing,
wonderful, and perfect group of people. I am so excited to be leaving, but I couldn't have asked for a better senior class to spend it
with.
- Jamie Paul
Great Path Academy has been my
second home for three years now
and I cannot imagine how hard its
going to be to leave this home
away from home after graduation!
The moments I will always hold
with me include : sophomore orientation, cool schools, studentteacher basketball games, six
flags field trips, Lake Compounce
and every class meeting! Other
fond memories include Mr.Meyer’s
class in sophomore year, Dr.Zotos’
Honors American Lit class, Mr. Luciano’s Spanish class and Miss
Ushers B-day, first block public
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speaking class. I could go on about
fond moments involving this
school, but that would take up too
much space. As a senior class we
have been through a lot of changes in the last three years; but I
don't think we would have rather
been anywhere else during our
high school years ! Good work,
good luck and congratulations to
the class of 2013 !!
-Theresa Marie BuckleyMurawski
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ASK BELLA
Dear Bella,
My best friend has been job hunting
for really long time and she finally got a job.
She has been working now for about four
months and I can already see it having negative effects. Her grades are going form A’s
to D’s, she’s sleeping in her classes and getting to school really late. All she talks about
now is getting more money and buying new
clothes and bags. I don't want to seem like a
jealous friend but it is getting really annoy-
ing. I wish we could sit and help each other
study and go to the movies like we did before, now she’s just does online shopping. I
want my best friend back. I want her to see
that excelling in school is way more rewarding than working at a fast food restaurant.
How can I get her to understand what I am
saying without sounding like a hater ?
- Concerned Friend
Dear Concerned Friend,
I can definitely understand why you think this way and your
not being a hater trust me. You should invite her out to the movies
or the mall one day and just have a awesome time like normal best
friends would. When the timing is right, sit and talk to her about
what's bothering you. Explain to her how working is affecting her
and ask her if she misses having moments like this. Let her know
that your afraid of her ending on the wrong path because of all
the load from school and work. If she is truly your best friend she
should understand what your saying and not get mad at you. If it
ends on a bad note, at least you can say you tried.
Dear Bella,
You can say I’m not like most girls, for one thing I don’t tend to keep female friends. Most would say I’m a tomboy, my best friend and I do the typical
fun stuff like skateboarding, playing ball, and going to the movies. He even pays
for me too! Some say we act like a couple but our friendship is just really
strong….well that’s the way he sees it. I recently started to develop deeper
feelings but I don’t know how to go about it. I rather not lose our friendship or
make things weird but it’s getting harder everyday. When I see him in the hallway with all these girls, I can’t help but get jealous even though he can’t tell.
Should I let my feelings show or should I let this one go?
-Friend Zoner
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By Bella xoxo | Graphics: Google Images
ASK BELLA
Dear Friend Zoner,
You have two options when it comes to your best friend and they both
may end in heartbreak.
Option A: No one deserves to get their feelings hurt so in order to protect
them, you have to do your research first. Find out if this boy likes you. Give
him the test. His reaction to this test should tell you how much he cares
about you.
Option B : Simply open up to him about your feelings. Let him know exactly
how your feeling. It’s the second best thing to do.
Dear Bella,
he has a girlfriend and she has no problem
letting everyone know that he’s hers on InSo there's this boy!! I’ve known him
stagram. Honestly I think I'm secretly in
for almost 5 years now, we basically grew up
love with him. I just know she's not the right
together. I remember spending most of my
one for him. His friends’ that go to my school
summer days and nights with him at my
are always teasing me about our past relamom’s house and it was so much fun. Over
tionship. Its hard for me to believe that I’m
time we started to gain feelings for each
still in love with him. Everyday I think about
other but we would always hide it. I would
always make jokes about how ugly he was and those nights we had at my mom’s house. Its
scaring me! How do I let him know that I'm
he would make jokes about me too. Due to
in love with him.
family issues our relationship started to
fade away. He didn't care so I didn't care.
- I’m Secretly in Love
It was that simple. I recently found out that
Dear I'm Secretly in Love,
This sounds like a very sticky situation. The best
thing for you to do is to sit and have a talk with
him. There’s no way going around it. If your
friendship with him was a strong as you said it
was he should totally understand why you feel
this way. Maybe he has the same feelings too. If
it doesn't work out at least you know you tried.
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GPA Community
It’s not too late to order a Yearbook !
Buy your yearbook today. Go see Mr. Simpson or Mr. D.
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Schedule for Finals
Seniors
9th-11th Grade
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5/28 Finals for 1B and 2B
6/10 Finals for 1A and 2A
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5/29 Finals for 1A and 2A
6/11 Finals for 1B and 2B
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5/30 Finals for 3B and 4B
6/12 Finals for 3A and 4A
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5/31 Finals for 3A and 4A
6/13 Finals for 3B and 4B
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I am weightless, but you can see me. Put me in a bucket, and
I'll make it lighter. What am I ?
The first person to submit the right answer and enter it into Mr. Buder or
Mr. Cronin’s mailbox located in the office, will receive a prize.