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Frank Scott Bunnell
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Bunnell High School * 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 * Friday, June 14, 2013 * Volume LII, Issue 4
Seniors enjoy “Midnight in Paris”
Celeste Burnett and Lizzie Cerino
Editors
There was magic in the air
as prom couples entered the
Stamford Marriott on Friday,
June 7, for their "Midnight in
Paris." Seniors shared a night to
remember.
Colorful dresses and crisp tuxedos filled the hotel as couples arrived at 6:00 p.m. After greeting
all of their friends, teachers, and
administrators, couples passed
portraits of Paris as they entered
a room full of hors d'oeuvres.
In addition to serving appetizers, professional photography
was also available for couples to
take memorable photos before
sitting down for dinner. If the
guests decided to take a picture,
they were gifted with key chains,
a memorable keepsake.
The Ballroom opened at 7:00
p.m. Guests were enchanted by
the beautiful glass chandeliers
and decorations. "I thought
the venue was excellent. It was
beautiful," senior Jessica Martinez said.
Guests found their reserved
King Wydden Etienne and Queen Nicolund Wilkie. Photo credit: Wayne Williams
tables and placed their name
were happy to take this souvenir
tags. To enhance the "Midnight
home. "I loved the tumblers, and
in Paris" theme, each table was
the decorations really made me
decorated with a blue lantern
feel like I was in Paris," senior
centerpiece, Eiffel Tower confetti, Gina Monelli said.
multi-color glow sticks for when
Prom night would not have
the guests hit the dance floor,
been complete without an elegant
purple and blue flower petals,
selection of food, served buffet
and tea light candles. Surroundstyle. The buffet consisted of two
ing the centerpiece were blue and pasta stations, two salad stations,
purple souvenir tumblers reading and two carving stations with
sirloin and turkey. The much
"Bunnell High School, Midnight
anticipated dessert was a makein Paris, Prom 2013." Guests
No Go for Picnic
Celeste Burnett
Editor
The senior class scheduled
their annual senior picnic for
May 23rd at Holiday Hill Day
Camp located in Chesire.
Rumors sparked that middle
school students and other high
schools would be attending the
camp on the same day and ticket
sales did not progress. In order
for the event to be secured, a
majority of seniors had to sign
and pay 45 dollars.
“[The trip] was to Holiday
Hill. I heard Flood was going
the same day as us. We’re in high
school. Why couldn’t the class of
2013 get what the class of 2012
got? Lake Compunce. No point.
I’d much rather chill at home and
sleep than be around Stratford
High and little kids,” senior Javan
Parks said.
“I didn’t go because, on top of
all of my other senior expenses,
I didn’t want to spend 45 dollars
to go to a place that I went to in
the eighth grade and didn’t even
enjoy,” senior Nicolund Wilkie
said.
Many students took it upon
themselves to use the day as a relaxation day or find an alternative
to Holiday Hill.
“I didn’t go because nobody
signed up and it was a day off for
seniors to have fun and relax so
I decided to stay home and hang
out with my close senior
friends,” senior Tyree Blackwell
said.
Many students felt as though
they weren’t given the same
privileges as previous seniors and
were a little confused as to why
the venue for the senior picnic
was changed.
The camp has been open since
1954. The camp offers instructional swimming, tennis instructions, arts and crafts, boating,
soccer, nature, project adventure
(which includes rock climbing
and tree climbing), and free
swimming.
“I don’t know why the picnic
was moved from last year’s Lake
Compounce to Holiday Hill.
When I heard younger kids
would be there, Holiday Hill
wasn’t worth the money. I’ve got
a lot of things going on and I
just used that day for a personal
day. Alot of people went different
places,” senior Wayne Williams
said.
Hopefully next year’s senior
class picnic venue will be a favorable one that the majority of the
senior class will attend.
What’s Inside:
Retiring Teachers: page 5
Good bye to Seniors: pages 6-7
Sports All-Stars: page 12
your- own ice cream sundae
station.
After the students hit the
dance floor came announcements for prom King and Queen.
Nominations for Prom King were
Richie Debiase, Wydden Etienne, Terrence N' Dabian, Matt
Nolting, and David Wiegand.
Nominations for Prom Queen
were Sara Cochran, Courtney
Lombardo, Courtney McHale,
Cori Peruzzi, and Nicolund
Wilkie. Wydden Etienne and
Nicolund Wilkie were crowned
King and Queen.
"Everyone knew Prom King
was going to be Wydden, but
Queen was really up in the air.
When they called my name there
was a second of complete silence
and then all of the people that
voted for me began to clap and
started cheering and I was so
happy. They made Wydden and
I do a dance to a slow song in
front of everyone and it was so
awkward, but afterwards people
kept on congratulating me and
one guy even bowed before me,"
senior Prom Queen Nicolund
explained.
"Before the event even started
people were telling me that they
voted for me but I didn't really
think anything of it because of
the other really great nominees
but to actually win was a once
in a lifetime feeling. I was truly
honored. I knew Nicolund since
seventh grade, and to win with
her was just perfect," senior Prom
King Wydden explained.
Director of Catering at the
Stamford Marriott Alan Ehrentreu said he is happy to host
the BHS proms every year.
"They're very well behaved,
they have a great time, and we
appreciate having them here.
I'm looking forward to 2014,"
Ehrentreu said.
"I am thrilled. Everyone had
a really great time and they were
excited to be here. This is my 9th
prom, and they are all special in
different ways," Miss Record said.
Prom was planned by the
senior class officers Courtney
McHale, Jonelle Sedgwick, Sara
Cochran, and David Vilanova,
and senior class advisor Miss Record. "I spent a lot of time putting
all the centerpieces, favors, and
place cards together. It was really
nice to hear all the thanks and
great jobs; it makes the countless
hours I spent working on prom
completely worth it," senior class
President McHale said.
Carroll and Sharp at the Top
Lizzie Cerino
Editor
After four years of hard
work and dedication, Samantha
Carroll and Caitlin Sharp will
graduate as the Valedictorian and
Salutatorian of the Class of 2013.
Carroll and Sharp are both
very involved in BHS activities
and take their academics very
seriously.
Carroll has been a member of
the Dance Team since her freshman year, and represented the
team as a captain this year. She
is also the President of French
Club, Secretary of National Honor Society, a member of History
Club, and Link Crew.
Carroll also won excellence
awards in several academic
subjects in her freshmen, sophomore, and junior years. She won
the Harvard Book Award her
junior year.
Outside of school, Carroll was
crowned the 2012 Barnum Festival Princess, and also dances and
student-teaches at Kicks Dance
Center. Carroll is happy all of her
hard work paid off. "As hard as
it seems when you are actually
doing the work, when you look
back, it is better to be proud than
to regret," Carroll said.
Carroll describes her work
ethic as doing the best she can
and never giving up. Her hardest
class during high school was
advanced placement English with
Ms. Miller. "Ms. Miller pushes us
really hard and wants us to be the
best we can be," Carroll said.
Carroll's advice for the Class of
2013 is to "keep working hard
and you'll get what you deserve."
She will miss the students, especially Dance Team, and sports
Valedictorian Samantha Carroll and Salutatorian Caitlin Sharp. Photo
Credit: Lizzie Cerino
of 2013 is to "always try your
games. Carroll will be attending
best and respect others, and stay
UCONN in the fall, majoring
positive."
in Pharmacy. "I'm super happy
Sharp is going to miss the
because I'm so proud of myself,"
students and her friends at
Carroll said.
Salutatorian Caitlin Sharp has BHS. "I am looking forward to
college," Sharp said. She will be
also been very successful in her
attending Gettysburg College in
high school career. "I am happy
because all of my hard work paid Pennsylvania in the fall, majoring
in Psychology and minoring in
off," Sharp said.
Neuro Science.
Sharp says she tries her best,
working hard to do well in all of
"I am thankful for everything
her classes. Sharp participated in I have learned. BHS provided me
with a good foundation that I will
Colorguard for four years. She
use in the future. I wish the best
is also the President of Interact
of luck to my classmates," Sharp
Club, and a member of the National Honor Society.
said.
Sharp agrees with Carroll that
“Not only are they academic
AP English was her most chalexemplars, but Samantha and
lenging class during high school. Caitlin are great young women.
"It is a lot of work but it pays off
They represent what is great
in the end."Sharp received nuabout BHS, character, leadership,
merous excellence awards for her and academic achievement. I
academics in freshman, sophknow they will be very successful
omore, and junior year. Sharp
in whatever they pursue,” Adreceived the Yale Book Award
ministrator Dr. Dowling said.
her junior year.
Sharp's advice to the Class
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Jaida Michelle Elliot,
Congratulations on your graduation. We love you
and are so very, very proud of this achievement
in your life.
Love your parents,
Michelle and Kelly Mason
And grandparents,
Reginald and Janet Elliot, Jr.
Congratulations Jenny on
your big day!
We are so proud of you.
Love you always,
Mom, Dad, Jeff, and Jessica
CLASS OF 2013 ADS/NEWS
June 2013
In Loving Memory of
Christina Kopec,
“Bunnell’s Angel”
Ashley Pickering
Staff Reporter
On May 17, BHS gained a new
angel, Christina Dawn Kopec.
She passed away at the age of
15. Freshman Sabryna Frazetta
stated,“If only sorrow could build
a staircase, and tears could show
the way I’d climb my way to heaven and bring her home again.
When Christina died, she took
pieces of everyone with her. I’d
do anything to bring her back,to
have her in everyone’s lives again.
Her smile meant so much to
people. I cherish the moments
where I was the one who made
her smile, and I’ll never let go of
those moments.”
Christina was a member of the
class of 2016. She loved dancing,
singing, music and spending time
with her friends and family. One
of her favorite songs was “Makes
You Beautiful” by One Direction.
She has a very loving family:
a mother, father, two sisters, and
a brother. She also had lots of
friends. All of her teachers were
blessed to have her as a student.
One of Christina’s teachers, Mrs.
Lewsey, said “I will always miss
her smile and her kind spirit.”
She was also a very bright
and bubbly person. She always
had a smile on her face no
matter what was happening. She
was also a first honors student.
Victor Castillo a freshman said,
“I have known Christina since
the second grade, and it feels so
weird that someone that I have
known for so long is just gone. I
don’t remember many memories
since elementary school, but I do
remember that she was always
happy and always had a smile on
her face.”
People will always remember
her beautiful curly hair. Freshman Erin Macleod grieved as
she said, “Christina was a great
friend. I miss her smile, her
laugh, her voice, her curly hair,
the way she could brighten up a
room with a smile. There are so
many things I miss about her. I
only knew her for two years, but
she made me feel like we were
best friends. Her kindness will
always be in my heart. I truly am
proud to be her friend, and I’m
sure her smile brightens all the
heavens now.”
Christina will be remembered
as a beautiful and intelligent
person.
Bulldog Briefs: From All Four Corners
Nora Turner
Staff Reporter
Memorial Day Writing Contest:
For this year’s Memorial Day
contest, students were asked to
write a poem or story to reflect
on the last phrase of the pledge
of allegiance, “One nation, under
god, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all.” The two winners
were sophomore Julianna Sharpe
for her poem, “Allegiance” and
junior Craig Pellegrino for his
poem, “Liberty and Justice for
All.” They both received monetary prizes for their works and
presented them at the annual
BHS Memorial Day assembly.
HOSA Induction Ceremony:
HOSA members for the 20132014 school year will be inducted
in a ceremony on Thurs. June 13
at 7 p.m. in the school library.
All HOSA members, family and
friends are invited to attend.
The new officers are: President-
Ricardo Belizaire; Vice President- Fatima Ali; Lead Secretary- Kaidan Morgan; Recording
Secretary- Katarina Masilamani;
Treasurer- Daphney Jean- Pierre;
Historian- Ruth Bernadel;
Reporter- Marjae Jackson;
Parliamentarian- Bridget Grover.
Military Supply Collection:
The final collection of supplies
for the troops during advisory
ended in late May. Eleven medium size mail boxes of toiletries
and food items were shipped
overseas to troops through the
AdoptAPlatoon organization.
Project organizer, Mrs. Tait, was
pleased with the amount that
Bunnell raised.
Barnum Festival Representatives: The Barnum Festival asked
each high school in the greater
Bridgeport area to choose one
boy and one girl from their
junior class to represent their
school in the Royal Court com-
petition. The two juniors chosen
to represent Bunnell by the
administration were Heaven Sent
Sealy and Eduardo Carmelo.
Retail 101 Earnings: At the
most recent Retail 101, “Mother’s
Day Edition”, considerably less
money was raised. This is due
to that fact that it was Mother’s
Day Weekend and the clothing
on sale was cheaper than those
at the November sale because it
was spring and summer attire,
which is priced lower than winter
clothing.
Top 20 Students Honored at Luncheon
Relay for Life: A Relay for Life
walking event, sponsored by
the American Cancer Society,
was held on the Bunnell turf on
Friday, June 14, starting at 5 pm.
Money raised by walking the
track goes to cancer research. The
BHS teachers raised over $3,000
for Relay for Life by paying $25 a
marking period to wear jeans on
Fri. this year.
20. Left to right, (front row) Nathan Hennig, Tim White,
James Gillespie (second row) Kyla Pataki, Sarina Garcia,
Emily Romeo, Kierstyn VanOlden, Haylie O’Day, Darwin
Pappas- Fernandes, Sarah Stein, Alejandra Garcia, (third
row) Alexander Ford, William Scofield, Andrew Och, Dario
Cabrera, Jonelle Sedgwick, Caitlin Sharp, Maya Hopkins.
Not pictured: Samantha Carroll and Nicholas Gordon
On May 30, the top twenty students of the Class
of 2013 were honored with a luncheon in the
Library Media Center. Congratulations to the top
Editors: Celeste Burnett and Lizzie Cerino
Staff: Ashley Pickering, Nora Turner, Autumn Wright
Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Record
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The Mission of Bunnell High School: Students will acquire content knowledge, strengthen higher order thinking, and develop
character in order to address 21st century challenges.
June 2013
CLASS OF 2013 ADS
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Briana, you have grown
into a beautiful young
lady inside and out! I
know you will
accomplish many great
things! Your Dad is
watching over you and
I know he is as proud of
you as I am!
Love Always,
Mom xoxo
Brian Murray,
Congratulations on graduating
from Bunnell with honors!
Be proud of what you’ve accomplished
and excited for great things ahead!
We love you,
Mom and Dad
Congratulations Vanessa!
Today is a very special day for you.
We are so proud of you and who you are as
a beautiful young lady.
The lord truly blessed us when he bought
you into our lives.
We love you very much. Mom and Dad
CONGRATULATIONS
ROB!!
“We know what we are,
but know not what we may
be.”
~William Shakespeare
Remember to always follow your dreams, be
true to yourself and never
forget how proud
your family is of you.
Love Mom, Dad,
Taryn and Liz
Brian Murray,
Good luck at college next year!
Thanks for being there when I needed
you.
I love you and I’m proud to be your
little sister.
Love,
Kara
Sierra,
Congratulations!
On to your next journey!
We are Proud and Love You!
Mom, Nick & Terra
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LETTERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATORS
June 2013
Best Wishes From BHS Leaders & Administrators
To The Members of the Class
of 2013:
Congratulations on your
achievements and on your
upcoming graduation! We’ve
spent a great four years together, and I will miss you and
hope that you will come back
to visit Bunnell High School
over the next few years to let
us know how you are doing.
Over the next several
months many of you will
move away from home and
the community for the first
time, and some of you will become independently responsible for your own affairs.
As you struggle with
becoming the adult you want
yourself to be, I hope that you
will remember a few small
things we have tried to teach
you at Bunnell High School
and through your years in
Stratford Public Schools.
First, remember the Six
Pillars of Character! A person
who leads a life of character - one based on respect,
trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship – is always a person
whose life is full and happy.
Second, remember that what
you get out of any activity
depends on what you put into
it. If you want to be really fulfilled and satisfied with what
you do in college, at work and
for fun, just make sure that
you give 100 percent.
Last of all, no matter what
happens to you in your life,
always remember that you
make a difference, that you are
important and that you can
never be replaced. Lead your
life like you really matter to
those around you and you will
quickly find that you do.
It’s been and honor and
To the Class of 2013:
Congratulations upon your
graduation! It has truly been
an honor and a privilege to
be your class administrator
during your four years at
Bunnell.
You are an amazing, impressive class. Each of you has
worked so hard to not only
better yourself during your
time at Bunnell but to also
better our school, and you are,
individually and collectively,
leaving your mark. Remember, in life, the only thing you
can control is yourself; strive
to simply be good people and
leave the world a little better
than how you found it… just
what you’ve accomplished already at Bunnell (and I’m not
just referring to the glorious
Dawg Pound!).
As a class, your talent
and ability know no bounds.
Your fundamental kindness
towards others is genuinely
a reflection of your character. Wherever you go or life
may take you, stay true to
yourselves, to Stratford, and
to your school. I wish each
of you continued success as
you pursue your individual
dreams and aspirations. Good
Luck!
To the Class of 2013:
versity. Through the good and
the bad, remember that you
are defined by your character.
Be a good person. Speak up
for your beliefs and speak out
against injustice. Be kind and
generous to others and always
strive to do the right thing. I
wish you the best for a happy
and healthy future.
Health, happiness and success depend upon the fighting
spirit of each person. The big
thing is not what happens to
us in life - but what we do
about what happens to us.
George Allen
To the Class of 2013
nity for years to come.
Congratulations to the
Class of 2013! Four years ago,
you entered Bunnell High
School with the goal of earning a high school diploma and
I’d like to applaud you on the
fulfillment of that goal.
As you take the next step
on a new journey, remember
to take along with you what
you’ve learned. Remember to
be good citizens and to go out
and contribute! Most importantly, be the very best you
can be. Best wishes in all your
future endeavors.
Congratulations to the
Class of 2013! Over the last
four years, you have grown in
intellect and maturity.
Many of you have achieved
great things and will continue to do so. Others have
reserved their promise for the
future. No matter your level
of academic or extracurricular
success in high school, the
future is now.
You are ready to embark
on a new chapter in your life,
make the most of it! Work
diligently to learn more and
become a better person. Hard
work and perseverance will
lead to success. In the future,
you will deal with good times
and also with periods of ad-
From: Mr. Berkowitz,
Assistant Principal
From Student Government:
To the Class of 2013,
It is hard to believe high
school has come to an end for us.
There are so many great memories we will have of these years.
It is our high school experiences
that have helped us grow into
the senior class we are today. It is
these same experiences that will
make it hard for us to say goodbye to Bunnell.
This is a bittersweet moment
in our lives. Senior year is a great
time to reflect back on the many
great memories we have made in
school and with our friends. For
me, I am so thankful that I have
had the opportunity and pleasure
to be Bunnell’s Student Government President this year.
I would like to thank everyone
throughout the Bunnell community for their support in the
many school activities that the
Student Government has hosted.
The cabinet and I have enjoyed
participating and helping in the
exciting events that took place
this year.
On behalf of the Student
Government cabinet, we would
like to thank Mrs. Coleman, our
advisor, for all her help and dedication towards making this year
run smoothly. I wish nothing but
the best for the incoming Student
Government officers next year.
Student Government, along
with our senior class, has really
helped me realize the importance
of our school’s comradery. Some
of the many things we should
never forget are the homecomings, pep rallies, and the “dawg
pound”.
I sincerely wish our senior
class the best of luck in their future endeavors. No matter where
life might take us, it is important
to always remember our bulldog
pride. Congratulations class of
2013; we should truly be proud of
our many accomplishments.
Tara Trigonis
Student Government President
During your high school
career, you have demonstrated the capacity to grow as
individuals and as a result,
each of you has a reason to be
especially proud today.
On a personal note, it has
been a pleasure to get to know
so many of you as your former
teacher and I am proud to say
that you have left an indelible
mark on the Bunnell commu-
privilege to teach you. Best
wishes for a happy life filled
with friends, success, and
meaning.
Sincerely Yours,
Dudley W. Orr
Principal
I shall miss you all.
Dr. Dowling
“Do not go where the path
may lead, go instead where
there is no path and leave a
trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
From: Mr. Koch,
Assistant Principal
Dear Class of 2013,
It has been my pleasure to
represent our class for the past
four years…The past four years
have been filled with such great
memories, and unfortunately
all good things must come to
an end… Many of us will go off
to college, join the military, or
start working right away…our
graduation is our chance for
a fresh start, new opportunities, and the chance to choose
what, how, and who we will be.
I hope you all take advantage
of these new beginnings and
opportunities by fulfilling your
fullest potential!
Best of Luck,
Courtney McHale
June 2013
Mr. Peter Banks
RETIRING TEACHER FEATURES
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teaching while waiting for a job
as an engineer. He substitute
taught at Trumbull High School,
and found that he enjoyed teaching. “If I liked substitute teaching,
I’d like the real thing,” Banks said.
Science department head Mr.
Bowe describes Banks as a very
dedicated and respected colleague. "The impact he has had
on his students will continue long
after he is retired," Bowe said.
Banks says that since he began
teaching at BHS, the technology has definitely changed. He
accepts the fact that the world
is different now, and describes
phones and all electronics as
“what we have to deal with.”
Banks says his greatest reward
throughout his career is knowing
when the students have finished
school and have moved on to be
successful. His biggest challenge
as a teacher was trying to teach
every student, since people learn
in different and unique ways.
Banks will miss his colleagues and students the most.
“Some people have been here as
long as I have,” Banks said.
Banks appreciates looking back
and recognizing the impact he
has had on his students. “You
look back and you know you’ve
made a difference,” Banks said.
He loves teaching, but he says at
some point, he had to do something different.
Banks has his boating Captian’s license, and he hopes to
make a sailing trip to Chesapeake
Bay or the Bahamas. He also
hopes to hike the Grand Canyon,
and continue his work in naval
architecture.
Lizzie Cerino
Editor
As his 22nd year at BHS
comes to a close, retiring physics
teacher Mr. Peter Banks is plan-
ning on sailing across the seas
instead of making lesson plans
for next year.
"Mr. Banks has been one of
the most consistent, excellent sci-
ence teachers we have ever had.
He is completely trustworthy
and highly admirable. He has the
respect of the entire school," Dr.
Orr said.
Banks began teaching physics
at Holy Cross High School in
Waterbury from 1979-1985. He
then went to England and taught
Physics at the American School
in London. He also taught at
American Community School
outside of London.After leaving
England, he taught at New Haven
Middle School for one year, and
then came to BHS.
Banks has taught studies in
science and advanced placement
physics. AP physics is his favorite
course to teach. Banks enjoys
the engineering and real-world
applications in physics.
Banks became involved with
Lizzie Cerino
Editor
After teaching for 35 years in
Stratford, English department
head Mrs. Constance Brereton is
retiring.
“Mrs. Brereton is the absolute
sweetest teacher I know. She
made English so much fun and
I am honored to say that I am
a part of her last Bunnell class
of students” senior Madeline
Fatovic said.
Brereton considers her students her “trophies.” Whether
she is teaching them or she sees
them outside of school, she says
they cannot be separated from
her. “I have had all my trophies
in Stratford for the past 35 years,”
Brereton said.
Even though Brereton has
taught virtually every English
course, her favorite class to teach
is Grade 12 college prep. English,
because many of the seniors are
unsure about their reading skills.
“I feel like a coach to help them
become more confident,” Brereton said.
Brereton began her teaching
career teaching grade 4 at Second
Hill Lane Elementary School for
two years. She went on maternity leave and had two children.
When she returned to teaching,
she taught English at BHS for
five years. Brereton moved to
Stratford High and served as the
English and Reading Consultant
until 2001. She then transferred
back to chair the BHS English
department.
Brereton wanted to become a
teacher ever since she was a little
girl. “It is something I just always
wanted to do.” She enjoys how
the children she teaches has an
impact on her. “Every day, there
is some child that has had an impact on me and has changed me,”
Brereton said. She also keeps a
journal, where she writes humorous things she hears each day.
Brereton said there is “always
something to laugh about.”
Brereton will miss her colleagues
the most when she leaves. “It’s
the best bunch of colleagues I’ve
ever worked with. They really
care about the child,” Brereton
said.
Brereton says teaching is
“such a part of her.” She also
thinks teaching goes along with
the journey of a parent. Both
a teacher and a parent care for
their kids, and Brereton has got
to experience having both students and children. She has one
daughter and one son, both of
whom graduated from BHS, and
3 grandchildren.
Brereton hopes to teach at a
community college. She is also
looking forward to spending time
with her grandchildren, visiting
family, and reading books on the
beach.
“Our English department is
the best department in the entire
district and it is due almost
completely to her work. She
takes care of her teachers and her
students.. She will be impossible
to replace,” Dr. Orr said.
Autumn Wright
Staff Reporter
Technology Education teacher
Paul Gallichotte spent his entire
teaching career in the Stratford
school district at what is now
Stratford Academy, since January
of 1980. In September of 1981,
Gallichotte came to Bunnell to
teach all of the automotive cours-
es, then moving on to other fields
such as drafting and graphic
arts—his real interest. Since then,
Gallichotte has stayed at Bunnell,
earning a collective 33 ½ years as
a teacher.
Gallichotte recalls that it was
his high school graphic arts
teacher who inspired him to go
to college to be an industrial arts
teacher. Although Gallichotte
has changed the courses that he
has taught, he says that “video
production, without a doubt…” is
his favorite course to teach.
While Gallichotte has an
obvious passion for teaching,
he admits that there are many
challenges, saying “(my greatest
challenge is) getting up at 5:30
in the morning for the last 33
½ years, It’s challenging doing
anything for that long of a period
of time.”
“Lots of things have change,”
Gallichotte admits, “(like) what
I teach—I started out teaching
automotive mechanics and drafting and then I started teaching
graphic arts. The TV studio sat
unused for maybe eight or nine
years and then a group of students that I had…We started an
afterschool club…and eventually
within a year or two of that, I
started asking my supervisor
and the building principal, at the
time, if we could start a video
production course. It took several
years for them to finally approve
(the request) and then we started
writing the curriculum and stuff
for that and so we started having
the actual video production
classes. It was a group of students
(who inspired the after school
club) that really got me interested
in video.”
Now that he’s retiring, Gallichotte has big ideas as to how
he will spend his time. “I have a
house in Maine near the mountains and two major goals: hike
all of the Appalachian mountain
trail—which I’ve wanted to do for
a long time—and ride my bike all
across the country.”
Although Gallichotte is excited for his new life as a retiree, he
says that the whole experience is
“bittersweet.” and current student
Alyssa Dudley says that Gallichotte “…is a fun, interesting
teacher and he taught me a lot.”
Autumn Wright
Staff Reporter
Since 1982, Mrs. Anna James
has been teaching in the Stratford
school system, business department and has been an advisor for
FBLA. Now, during her last year
before retirement, James reminisces on her entire career.
James decided to be a teacher
after realizing just how much she
enjoyed being a tutor and teachers helper in both elementary
and high school. She first taught
at Stratford High School for 15
years and then came to Bunnell
for the remainder of her career,
starting out teaching computers
and multiple Business courses.
“In 1982 the school had type
writers instead of computers!”
James recalls.
When asked about what she
loved most about teaching, James
modestly replied “I really love
the kids. The kids make it the
best, make it fun.” However, the
years of teaching at Bunnell have
presented struggles along the
way for James, including helping
to come up with ways to build
school spirit and getting the
school store up and running—
coming up with inventory, writing grants, buying any necessary
materials…” she says.
Despite the problems every
teacher faces at times in their career, fun and good times were always around the corner for James
when it came to teaching. “I do
love computers and personal
finance!...You need that in order
to survive in today’s society…
and I love the way computers are
always changing. I enjoy knowing
the software.”
In addition to James’ favorite
courses, she commented on the
changes she’s seen within Bunnell
throughout her teaching career
here, saying “When I came here
there was no school store and
now we have really good computers in every room! I see a lot of
new teachers coming in…I love
the change.”
Although it’s obvious that
James has a great passion for
teaching, she is also just as
excited for her retirement. When
asked about her plans, James
revealed that she hopes to “selling
perfume at the Macy’s counter
from 11am-4pm three days a
week.”
James is excited for the retirement, but health teacher and
good friend Karen Marino said
that “She’s really done a lot for
the school store and the students
here at Bunnell…I’m going to
miss her.”
Mr. Paul Gallichotte
Mrs. Connie Brereton
Mrs. Anna James
June 2013
Seniors
by the
Numbers
Graduating
seniors will
have had...
40
Fire drills
728
English class, if you never missed
a day of school
$1,791.04
Spent on school lunch, if you
bought every day
4,792
hours in school
10,920
bells in between classes
17,472
minutes of travel time
in between classes
214,032
minutes spent
in class
Memories made
at Bunnell....
COUNTLESS!
“Working”-Islande Alabre
“Working as a dental hygenist”Christina Alves
“Helping people”- Megan Anderson
“Hopefully be in med-school
after college”- Alisha Archer
“Working as an athletic trainer”Nicole Archibald
“An agent for an agency or an
athlete”- Isaiah Arthur-Brown
“In South Carolina and working”- Sara Ayala
“Working in a hospital as a Pediatric Nurse and going to school
to get my Master’s Degree”- Sefa
Aydin
“College/working”- Olaide
Bamisile
“Grad school”- Anthony Battaglia
“Hopefully working for a broadcasting company in New York or
pursuing a Master’s Degree”- Jillian Broadbin
“Stanford Medical School”Adam Buckley
“A physical therapist and still in
school”- Bianca Burgos
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2013
Page 6
Where Will the Graduates be in Five Years?
“Hopefully in medical school”Ta’Tyana Buster
“Still in college or Peace Corps”Dario Cabrera
“In Las Vegas or LA”- Andrew
Calzone
“Hopefully working in the medical field”- Araceli Campis
“Grad school”- Chris Carneiro
“Hopefully working in the fashion industry at a magazine like
Teen Vogue”- Gabrielle Carriero
“Making millions of dollars for a
firm on Wall St.”- Bryan Castelot
“Either still in school or at a new
job!”- Lindsey Cavalierie
“Applying to law school or getting
a PhD in English”- Rachel Chace
“Working in an elementary
school”- Lyne Chacko
“Not in Stratford”- Zack Chantlos
“Arizona”- Peter Choma
“Graduate school”- Sara Cochran
“Out of college, starting my
career”- Keishla Colon
“Graduating college hopefully
with a good job”- Nick Colon
“Writing movies”- Megan Connell
“Hopefully have a job”- Patrick
Croteau
“I will hopefully be working in
a hospital as a registered nurse”Alba Cruz
“Still in school”- Brittney Curcio
“Saving lives... ooh rah!”- Vincent Dahr
“Attending graduate school”- Jamari Daniels
“A broke college student. My
architecture program is five and
a half years, so I will still be in
school”- Brianna Dash
“Backstage”- Jennie Davies
“Owner of my own restaurant”Lesean Davis
“In LA, making movies”- Richie
Debiase
“Student teaching and finishing up my fifth and last year at
UCONN to complete my master’s
degree”- Briana DiCicco
“Grad school”- Molly Donovan
“In Virginia”- Jaida Elliot
“In graduate school becoming a
psychologist”- Sade English
“Fighting crime”- Wydden
Etienne
“Being a trophy wife and getting
my master’s”- Lauren Falls
“Still in college getting my master’s degree for Music Education”- Kelly Farrell
“Hopefully the University of
North Carolina”- Casey Faryniasz
“Starting my nursing career”Madeline Fatovic
“Grad school”- Chris Fazekas
“Have a good working job”Kie’Ana Flores
“I will be graduated from college
working in the music industry”Alex Ford
“Chillin’”- Brianna Foreman
“Fashion consultant and a super
model”- Aleesha Fraser
“Florida”- Brittany Frattalone
“Employed”- Keven Fuentes
“Medical school and graduate
school”- Alejandra Garcia
“A registered nurse in New York
or somewhere else”- Ashlea- Nychole Garner
“Doing makeup professionally”Kenecia Garvin
“Guidance counselor”- Gabriella
Geriak
“Anesthesia program”- James
Gillespie
“Pennsylvania or Florida”- Justice Gonzalez
“Graduating college or working
in a hospital as a nurse”- Alicia
Gordon
“In an accounting firm”- Andrew Gorman
“Graduate school or employed”Jake Gordon
“Grad school”- Claudia Gorniak
“Working in my field of studies”Anthony Grzegowski
“Grad school/ working”- Amber
Grover
“Running my own business”- Allon Guglielmoni
“Still at UCONN, finishing my
education”- Jasmin Haffees
“Working in Manhattan (hopefully)”- Michael Hanlon
“Own my own gym, hopefully”Vonte Harris
“Not in Connecticut”- Alexa
Harrison
“Working towards my doctorate
for physical therapy”- Maggie
Hayes
“Working as a mechanical engineer”- Nathan Hennig
“Working”- Morris Henry
“Graduate school”- Maya Hopkins
“In vet school”- Nadine Jackson
“I will be at Strive for five years.”Jeff Jannetty
“NFL player or mechanical engineer”- Ederson Jean-Louis
“Working”- Eric Jeffreys
“Probably still in college”- Ryan
Jepsen
“Army”- Levi Jimenez
“Starting my life”- Claude Joseph
“Working towards being a
CRNA”- Harrison Kessing
“Working”- Robert Kimball
“In Pennsylvania, still in school”Keyonna Kirton
“Living on my own with a well
paying job”- Chris Knapp
“Hair dresser, opening my own
salon”- Amanda Kochiss
“At school working towards
a Master’s in Occupational Therapy”- Lauryn Kostopoulos
“Law school”- Katie Krajcik
“Graduating from college or
working”- Jason Kramer
“The owner of a successful tree
removal company”- Andrew
Kreta
“Cooking for a restaurant”- Javon
Laidly
“Finishing my last year of college”- Johnathan Lemeau
“Working or in a career”- Andy
Lam
“Hopefully not in Connecticut”Danielle Leblanc
“Working for NBC”- Anna
Lidestri
“Assistant teaching”- Courtney
Lombardo
“Grad school”- Kylie Lombardo
“Police officer”- Felix Lopez
“Work”- Brandon Lukac
“I don’t know”- Patrick Maldonado
“College”- Dorissa Marcel
“In law school working towards
a Juris Doctorate”- Jeremy Marcone
“Working for a graphic design
company”- Joe Marolda
“Graduated from college, starting
my career”- Danny Martinez
“Finishing school and being with
my boyfriend”- Jess Martinez
“Working at a hospital, possibly
Photo courtesy of CFL Goal Setting
earning a Master’s Degree”- Kassandra Masilamani
“Hopefully teaching”- Courtney
McHale
“Working”- Dan Miklovich
“In New York City, doing something awesome!”- Elena Milan
“Swimming in money”- Sam
Mohammed
“Graduated from college, getting
a job”- Gina Monelli
“Out of college and employed”Karin Morales
“Probably still in school”- James
Murphy
“Running for president”- Brian
Murray
“In New Hampshire being an art
teacher”- Haley Nelson
“In college”- Do Nguyen
“Making money”- Davante
Novacek
“Making money somewhere”Matt Nolting
“Hopefully finishing up my fiveyear program”- Haylie O’Day
“New York”- Magnus Ogazi
“Going to med school”- Kiandra
Olufowobi
“Working”- Ernesto Ortega
“Personal trainer”- Ricky Ortiz
“Working in the fashion industry
or a psychologist”- Taylor Ortiz
“Still in school”- Mohammed
Osman
“Florida or Georgia”- Luis Paris
“Working, hopefully for a
publishing company”- Darwin
Pappas- Fernandes
“Living and working up North”Vincent Pastor
“School”- Kyla Pataki
“Grad school”- Cori Perruzzi
“Grad school”- Stephen Petrahai
“Going to get that money!”- Jose
Pineda
“Working and in school.”- Bryan
Podrazik
“Out of college, hopefully working”- Roney Polynice
“Working as a civil engineer
or finishing up my fifth year of
college”- Caleb Pruzinsky
“In the Marine Corps”- Dillon
Reekie
“Dental school, then a residency”- Vanessa Richards
“Opening a bakery”- Carol
Rigoli
“Studying in Florida for psych”Nathalia Rios
“Nursing at a hospital”- Da’jon
Roan
“Starting a career”- Casandra
Rivera
“Hopefully have a degree and a
job”- Lindsey Rodrigues
“Living my successful life as a police officer”- Joseph Rodriguez
“Hopefully a successful woman having a good job”- Nancy
Rodriguez
“College for athletic training”Chelsea Rossomando
“Working for the FBI or CIA to
help combat terrorism”- Kristy
Ryan
“I will still be in school”- Mariusz Salamon
“Nursing or teaching”- Adam
Samuel
“Working in a zoo!”- Jazmyn
Santiago
“Successful”- Kelly Scofield
“Finishing school, looking for
a job after serving a service
mission for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints.”Jonelle Sedgwick
“Somewhere teaching chemistry”- Isabelle Semon
“Graduate school”- Erica Shannon
“A law enforcement officer”- Brian Sharnick
“Graduate school for neuroscience”- Caitlin Sharp
“Working”- Patrick Simon
“I hope to be on ESPN broadcasting”- Ian Smith
“Being awarded as the best physical therapist/ singer/actor on
Broadway”- Raheem Smith
“Florida, California or Brazil”Alvaro Soares
“Hopefully working”- Cameron
Soares
“Working as a graphic designer”Sarah Stein
“A police officer”- David Switser
“Going for a master’s degree/
hopefully employed”- Lindsay
Szuch
“Graduated from college with a
degree in my major”- Nicki Telep
“Living in San Diego, California
with a RN Degree”- Massiel
Terrero
“Hopefully in college or something more”- Ali Themistocle
“Employed”- Liam Terry
“Starting my life”- Devon
Thompson
“The future”- Sean-Michael
Thompson
“In school”- Chris Torok
“Law school”- Tara Trigonis
“Famous”- Tom Valus
“A registered nurse in an ER”David Vilanova
“Working as a Pre-K teacher”Nekia Washington
“Bridgeport”- Jarrett Watson
“Working on a cruise ship”- TJ
West
“Hopefully working”- Evan
Whalen
“Working in business marketing”- Nicolund Wilkie
“Graduate school”- Donasia
Williams
“In school”- Wayne Williams
“Broadway”- Katelyn Wilson
“Starting my master’s”- Ajani
Wright
“I will be a pro wrestler”- Doug
Yucaneer
“In beauty school; owning my
own business (salon)”- Hannah
Zadrovicz
“Sikorsky”- Youness Zieneddin
June 2013
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2013
Page 7
Who Let the Dawgs Out?
Islande Alabre
Housatonic Community College
Christina Alves
Megan Anderson
College of Saint Rose
Alisha Archer
Southern CT State University
Nicole Archibald
Central CT State University
Sara Ayala
Costal Carolina University
Sefa Aydin
Southern CT State Unversity
Anthony Battaglia
Eastern CT State University
Jillian Broadbin
Marist College
Isaiah Arthur - Brown
Western New England College
Adam Buckley
Boston University
Bianca Victoria Burgos
Ta’Tyana Buster
Roanoke College
Dario Cabrera
University of Connecticut
Andrew Calzone
Arizona State University
Chris Carneiro
Sacred Heart University
Gabrielle Carriero
Marist College
Samantha Carroll
Bryan Castelot
Bryant University
Rachel Chace
Peter Choma
Arizona State University
Nick Colon
Araceli Campis
Lindsey Cavaliere
MA College of Art and Design
Zack Chantlos
Automotive Tradeschool
Lyne Chacko
Sara Cochran
University of New Haven
Patrick Croteau
Albertus Magnus College
Alba Cruz
Brittney Curcio
University of Hartford
Vicent Dahr
Marine Corps.
Jamari Daniels
Western CT State University
Brianna Dash
Hampton University
Jennie Davies
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Lasean Davis
Licoln Tech
Richie Debiase
Chapman University
Briana Dicicco
Molly Donovan
University of MA Amherst
Sade English
Wydden Etienne
Lauren Falls
Rutgers University
Casey Faryniasz
Kelly Farrell
Chris Fazekas
Fairfield University
Mathew Finley
Madeline Fatovic
Alex Ford
Northeastern University
Aleesha Fraser
Keven Fuentes
Gateway Community College
Alejandra Garcia
Tufts University
Ashlea- Nychole Garner
Kenecia Garvin
Beauty School
Gabriella Geriak
James Gillespie
University of Connecitcut
Justice Gonzalez
Alicia Gordon
Jake Gordon
Loyola University Maryland
Nick Gordon
Loyola University Maryland
Andrew Gorman
Claudia Gorniak
Keene State College
Anthony Grzegowski
Wentworth Institute of Tech.
Amber Grover
Lesley University
Natalie Groves
Suny Cortland
Jasmin Haffees
Michael Hanlon
St. John’s University
Vonte Harris
Brandford Hall
Alexa Harrison
University of Bridgeport
Maggie Hayes
Nathan Hennig
Morris Henry
Maya Hopkins
University of Pennslyvania
Ederson Jean-Louis
Harrison Kessing
Nadine Jackson
Jeff Jannetty
Strive
Ryan Jepsen
Western New England
Levi Antonio Jiminez
Army
Claude Joseph
Michaela Kascak
Rhode Island College
Harrison Kessing
Keyonna Kirton
Lock Haven
Robert Kimball
Amanda Kochiss
Marinello Schools of Beauty
Lauryn Kostopoulos
Katie Krajcik
Jason Kramer
Andrew Kreta
Tree removal/Landscaping
Javon Laidley
Lincoln Tech
Andy Lam
Danielle Leblanc
University Of Connecticut
Jonathan Lemeau
Anna Lidestri
Syracuse University
Courtney Lombardo
Kylie Lombardo
Dayanara Lopez
Felix Lopez
Patrick Maldonado
Porter and Chester
Darissa Marcel
Brianna Marcucio
Joe Marolda
Franklin Pieru University
Daniel Martinez
Jessica Martinez
Mathew Martinez
Marine
Kassandra Masilamani
Elms College
Courtney Mchale
Marist College
Elena Milan
Pace University
Samuel Mohammed
Navy
Gina Monelli
Karin Morales
James Murphy
Brian Murray
Terrence N’Dabian
Western New England
Haley Nelson
Franklin Pierce University
Do Nguyen
Army Reserve
Matthew Nolting
Davante Novacek
Haylie O’Day
James Madison University
Magnus Ogazi
Kiandra Olufowobi
Pennsylvania State University
Ernesto Ortega
Ricky Ortiz
Taylor Ortiz
Mohammed Osman
Darwin Pappas-Fernandes
Smith College
Luis Paris
Javan Parks
Vicent Pastor
Kyla Pataki
Emory University
Issac Pena
Norwalk Community College
Cori Perruzzi
University of Rhode Island
Stephen Petrahai
Temple University
Caleb Pruzinsky
Nicholas Pushefski
Da’jon Roan
Bryan Podrazik
Roney Polynice
Vanessa Richards
La Salle University
Lindsey Rodrigues
Quinnipiac University
Joseph Rodriguez
Nancy Rodriguez
Chelsea Rossomando
University of New Hampshire
Carol Rigoli
Johnson & Wales University
Nathalia Rios
Kristy Ryan
Mariusz Salamon
Adam Samuel
Jazmin Santiago
University of Maine
Kelly Scofield
Jonelle Sedgwick
Brigham Young University
Isabelle Semon
Erica Shannon
University of MA Amherst
Brian Sharnick
Caitlin Sharp
Gettysburg College
Patrick Simon
Ian Smith
Raheem Smith
Alvaro Soares
Florida State University
Sarah Stein
Brandeis University
David Switser
Lindsay Szuch
Keene State College
Nicki Telep
Massiel Terrero
Liam Terry
Military
Al Themistocle
Army
Sean -Michael Thompson
Devon Thompson
Chris Torok
Tara Trigonis
Ithaca College
Thomas Valus
Pace University
Kierstyn Van Olden
David Vilanova
Fairfield University
Nekia Washington
Jarrett Watson
Thomas West
Daytona State College
Donasia Williams
Nicolund Wilkie
Wayne Williams
Evan Wilson
Katelyn Wilson
Manhattanville College
Ajani Wright
Alabama A&M University
Douglas Yucaneer
Hannah Zadrovicz
Youness Zieneddin
Congratulations Mick!
We are so proud of your perserverance!
You can do anything when your mind to it.
Best of luck at Rhode Island College.
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Carly, Olivia, Camryn and Grace
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June 2013
June 2013
NEWS/ADS
Page 9
Get To KnowYour Class President!
Autumn Wright
Staff Reporter
Dance. Hopefully our ideas for
the Homecoming Dance will help
to make it really fun because that
will ultimately be the start of a
really fun year.
After the elections for next
years class presidents, each
president was asked the
following questions in an
interview:
3) To continue the fundraisers
of years past. I hope to continue
Retail 101 and make incredible
Homecoming T-shirts to make a
lot of money. I’m really going to
try to raise more money than we
did these past years.
1) Why did you run for president?
2) What do you hope to accomplish for your class?
3) What are some ideas you
have to raise money for your
class?
4) What qualities do you
posses that you think will
benefit your class?
5) What would you like your
entire class to know about
you?
Eduardo Carmelo
Student Government
President
1) I ran for president because
I love Bunnell and because I
cannot actually be (the) American President since I wasn’t born
here—(being) Student Government president makes up for it
.
2) I hope to keep raising money for the school and to raise
school spirit by putting together
a memorable Homecoming
Charlene Plavnicky
Class of 2015 President
Olivia Belliveau
Class of 2016 Presidemt
5) I am hardworking and ready to
dedicate a lot of my time (to my
presidency).
1) I ran for president because I
want our class to have many great
experiences throughout our junior year, and I think I can make
this possible.
Billy Lang
Class of 2014 President
was unavailable for an
interview
2) I hope to raise a lot of money
for our class to make events, like
the ring dance, the best they can
be.
1) I wanted to continue the work
our class council started last year.
We have a general long-term plan
for fundraising all four years and
I wanted to continue with it.
2)I hope to raise as much money
as possible so that our senior activities, espacially prom, are both
fun and affordable...
3)I am working on organizing
restaurant nights for the class...
Our class council has a lot of
other ideas about items to sell in
the coming years...
4)I am very hardworking and I
see everything through to the
end, which helps with planning...I can act as a leader and
also work with a team. I am
motivated and driven to make
my ideas happen.
5) I’m not as quiet as people seem
to think...I’m pretty approachable...if anyone has ideas for activities or fundraisers, I’m happy
to hear them.
4) I am very organized, social,
and work hard.
Kylie Lombardo,
We don’t want to follow in your footsteps.
We want you to take the path next to us
and go farther than
we ever dreamt possible.
We are so proud of you.
Continue in this direction and you will get
whatever you want in life.
We love you
Mom, Dad, Kayla and Melissa
Kelley Figueroa,
3) I want to have several fundraisers that have been successful
in the past like ones at local
restautants.
4) I am outgoing, friendly, and
responsible, so I’m ready to discuss ideas for our class with any
body and will make sure my job
as president gets done.
5) I would like my class to know
that I’m a hardworker who can
succeed in the role of president.
Visit the
Dawg House
Congrats on reaching
this milestone in your life.
The best is still to come but only if you make an effort.
Be like Nike: Just Do It!
I love you, I adore you, I cherish you!
Love, Mom
for all of your school needs:
School Apparel
School supplies
School spirit items
Water
Kylie,
I am very proud of you and all
that you have done with your
life. Good luck in college. I am
going to miss our shopping
trips. Come home a lot,
Love, Uncle Rolly
Kylie,
We are so proud of you and
all of your many accomplishments. Continue on this path
and you will go very far in life.
Congratulations
Love, Grandma and
Uncle Gerald
Kylie,
I am going to miss you
so much.
I will still keep a spot on your
bed for you.
Woof Woof
Love, Angel
Located at Four Corners
Opened before and after school
during most periods
Be sure to wear your BHS apparel on
Friday for a chance to win a gift certificate
June 2013
CLASS OF 2013 ADS
Page 10
Caleb,
You have brought
immeasurable joy
to my life.
I am so proud of
you.
Know NO
boundaries, my
son.
Love,
Mom
Mats
Mom
Dad
@matsfeds– luuuuv u <3 <3 <3
@momfeds– Today belongs to you!
@dadfeds - Always proud
Mats
Mom
Dad
@matsfeds– I will miss riding 2 school w/ you
^_^
@momfeds - I hope the days come easy and the
moments pass slow….
Congratulations Kaitlyn!
@dad feds - #destined for success
Stephen Petrahai!
Wahooooooeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mats
Mom
Dad
@matsfeds– luuuuv u <3 <3 <3
Love
you!
@momfeds– Today belongs to you!
@dadfeds - Always proud
Mom
Mats
Mom
@matsfeds– I will miss riding 2 school w/ you
^_^
@momfeds - I hope the days come easy and the
moments pass slow….
Congratulations Kaitlyn!
Isabelle Marie Semon
Dad
@dad feds - #destined for success
Look out
world, here
you come!
Dear Katelyn,
Words can’t describes how proud we are of you.
Congratulation’s on your graduation and good luck in Manhattanville
College.
We know there is “Fame” in your Future!!!!
We Love You,
Mom, Grandma, Aunt Cathy and Uncle Dan
Congratulations & Loving Wishes
on your High School Graduation.
We are all so proud of you!
Love Brendan, Amanda,
Mom & Dad
Congratulations to the entire
BHS graduating Class of 2013.
WAY TO GO BULLDOGS!
The BullPod: Top 5 Songs on Your iPod
Brittany Frattalone
Senior
1. Absolute- The Fray
2. How to Save a Life- The Fray
3. Still Don’t Give- Eminem
4. All At Once- The Fray
5. Dressing RoomBreathe Carolina
Katelyn Carlson
Junior
1. Blurred Lines- Robin Thicke
2. Mirrors- Justin Timberlake
3. Adorn- Miguel
4. Radioactive- Imagine Dragons
5. #BeautifulMariah Carey ft. Miguel
Sam Leventhal
Sophomore
1. Long Hot SummerKeith Urban
2. Move it Like Bernie- Unknown
3. Springsteen - Eric Church
4. Hey DriverLucky Boys Confusion
5. Radioactive- Imagine Dragons
Chavious Hall
Freshman
1. Hall of Fame- The Script
2. Too Close- Alex Clare
3. Just the Way You AreBruno Mars
4. Beat It- Michael Jackson
5. Man In the MirrorMichael Jackson
Mr. Koch
Administrator
1. San Francisco- The Mowglies
2. Everlasting LightThe Black Keys
3. I Will WaitMumford and Sons
4. Demons- Imagine Dragons
5. TessieThe Drop Kick Murphies
June 2013
Dawgs Out of the Park
Ashley Pickering
Staff Reporter The baseball team ended the
2013 season on a high note, just
missing the state championship.
“The Bunnell baseball team had
a terrific season. The team qualified for the SWC tournament
and advanced to the quarterfinals
of the Class L state tournament.
Our student-athletes represented
their school and community with
pride and class and the coaches
did an outstanding job preparing
the team throughout the season,”
Athletic Director David Johnson
said.
On June 1, they had a game
against North Haven at Bunnell’s
field. Unfortunately they lost
with a score of 11-0.
Before going to the state
championship game, they had a
few wins. On May 30, there was
a game against Bristol Eastern at
Bunnell’s field. They were victorious with a score of 4-2. They also
competed against Daniel Hand
on May 28 at Bunnell’s field,
winning with a score of 6-1. Another win was on May 18 against
Stratford High School at Harbor
Yard and the final score was 133. “I would say our season was
overall a success. Despite coming
up short in SWC’s and states, we
finished first in our division. We
also won back the town trophy
and had two guys go to All State.”
senior Brian Murray explained.
While the team had a successful end to the season, it began
with a rough start. Their first
game was on April 3 with a loss
against Brian McMahon with a
score of 8-0. Their next lost was
on April 4, which was against
Trumbull at Bunnell’s field. The
score was 13-7. Their third loss
was against Ridgefield at Cluccoli
Field with a score 9-7.
After a series of losses, they
had a big winning streak. They
celebrated a victory on April 10
at Bunnell’s field against Pomperaug with a score 19-2, followed
by six more wins. The first in the
series of wins for the Bulldogs
came on April 11 against Weston
High School at Revson Field with
a score of 2-0. Another win was
on April 15 against Oxford High
School at Bunnell’s field, with a
5-2 final score. They had another
big win against Joel Barlow on
April 17 with a score of 15-6.
The team won 13-2 against
Immaculate on April 19 at home
and against Pomperaug for the
second time at their field with a
score of 2-1. The boys also won
against New Fairfield on April 24
at home, 7-4. Senior James Distefano stated, “I feel like I did what
I had to do this season. I went
out with a bang. It was a good
way to end my season career at
Bunnell High School.”
In the middle of the season
they won five other games and
lost three. The team played a total
of 32 games.
Nora Turner
Staff Reporter
The lacrosse teams worked
hard this season on improving
the program’s record. Both the
boy’s and girl’s teams did great
in improving on their skills, but
their success was not reflected in
their win-loss overall record.
The boy’s lacrosse team’s
record for this season was
5-11. They won against Trinity
Catholic in Stamford on April 13
with a score of 19-2 and also on
May 1, 16-4. The boys’ team beat
Watertown High School on May
16 with a final score of 6-3 and
walked away from this season
defeating the cross-town rival,
Stratford High, twice. They beat
Stratford at home on April 11,
5-3, and also at Pender’s Field on
May 18, 7-5, their last game of
the season.
Their coach is Dick Cerone
and their captain was senior Erik
Wilcoxson. Cerone said that “I
thought the kids played pretty
hard. Despite the fact we lost a
lot of one-goal games they never
got discouraged or stopped working hard to get better.” He also
SPORTS
Page 11
Lady Bulldogs Close the Season
Ashley Pickering
Staff Reporter
The ladies Bulldogs had a successful end to the 2013 season.
“The girls achieved excellence all
year. I am very proud of them in
every level,” head coach Michael
Siksay said.
On June 1, the girls had an
unfortunate loss against Foron
High School with a score of 11-0.
“I think that our team was a little
shaky at first, but then we all
came together as a team and did
really well. We beat Oxford and
Torrington, which were two big
games. I cannot be happier with
the season we accomplished.”
freshman Megan Uhrynowski
said.
Although they lost one of the
most important games, which
ended their season, they had
wins that helped them participate in that game against Foron.
On May 31 they went against
Torrington at Torrington’s field,
winning 2-1. They also won
against Sacred Heart Academy at
Bunnell’s field with a score of 1-0.
Senior Chelsea Rossomando said,
“I liked this season and our team
this year.”
The season began on a positive
note, with several wins. On April
3, they had their first game, away
at Fairfield Warde High School.
Bunnell took home a victory
with a score of 6-1. They also lost
against St. Joseph High School
at Bunnell’s field with a score of
6-0 on April 4. The team went on
to win their next two games. On
April 6 they went against Ridge-
Lacrosse Makes Great Effort
mentioned that next year, lots of
current underclassmen will need
to take a leadership role, due to
the loss of many seniors on their
team this year.
Sophomore John Minopoli
said, “It was my first year so it
was fun and I had a lot of time to
play and get a lot of experience.”
On defense, the team was
strong. Seniors Jason Kramer, Pat
Croteau and Dan Miklovich all
played close defense and senior
captain Wilcoxson was in goal.
Along with other senior, Ryan
Farrell playing mid-field defense,
BHS Girl’s Lacrosse team (left to right): first row; Brianna Marcucio, Katherine Halchak, Kylie Lombardo, second row; Samantha Shultz,
Lindsey Delahoz, Katie Gloeckner, Anita Martin, Aijah Downer, Anne Slaoui, Christina Klein, Danielle McMahon, third row; Caleigh
Donaghey, Lily Mudre, Madeline Anderson, Marisa Decker, Rachel Mudre, Kayleigh Ross, Sarah Gilbertie, fourth row; Joselyn Rivera,
Ryane Newall, Morgan Damato, Bonita Alisa, Kieaundria Poole, Eleanora Turner, Kathleen Politica. Photo credit: Jacqui Mudre
Team members celebrate the end of the season. Photo: C. Rossomando
field at their school, with a score
of 4-0. Their second win was on
April 8 against Joel Barlow High
School at home, with a score of
3-0. In the middle of the season,
they had three wins and six
losses.
During their season in May,
the team turned their record
around. They had six wins and
three losses. One win was against
Oxford at their field on May 20,
with a final score of 2-1. Another
win was against Notre Dame at
Bunnell’s field on May 15, with
a score of 8-2. On May 13, they
played against Kolbe Cathedral
at Seaside Park where Bunnell
took home the gold with a score
of 5-3.
Senior Kyla Pataki explained,
“Being that this is the last year
playing on the Bunnell team, I
really wanted to enjoy each and
every game. Our team had great
chemistry throughout the season
and we all genuinely enjoyed
playing with one another. We
ended our season with a solid
record and upset one of the best
teams in our conference. It was a
good way to end my four years as
a Bunnell Bulldog.”
One of their losses in May was
against Lauralton Hall at Deluca
Field on May 27, with a score of
8-1. Another loss was at Bunnell’s
field against Brookfield on May 6,
finishing the game 3-1. The team
played a total of 23 games this
season. Senior Nicole Archibald
stated, “I was extremely proud of
our team this season. I think we
really exceeded all expectations,
especially in our post season,
making SWC’s as well as quarterfinals of states and knocking out
the number one seed.”
Cerone noted that “they kept
us up during games.” Seniors
Andrew Calzone and Cameron
Soares led the offensive end,
ending the season as number
one and two goal scorers on the
team. Senior attack player David
Swister was lost to a season-ending knee injury which Cerone
noted, “did hurt them defensively.”
The girl’s lacrosse team had a
similar record with 3 wins and 13
losses. The team won against Notre-Dame Fairfield 5-4 on April
9, Masuk on April 29, 11-10,
and against Watertown on their
senior night, 10-6.
Meghan Lecto and Kat Dennington were the new coaches
for the girls this season. Lecto
formerly coached at Masuk as an
assistant lacrosse coach and this
is Dennington’s first year coaching high school lacrosse. She was
also the assistant coach for the
BHS girl’s basketball team this
year. Varsity captain was senior
Katherine Halchak, a mid-fielder,
and JV captain was freshman
Ryane Newall, also a mid-fielder.
The girl’s team suffered a few
injuries this season. Sarah Gilbertie had a sprained ankle from
a previous injury that affected
her playing time for the year.
Jocelyn Rivera also was unable
to play due to a knee brace that
left her unable to run. Both Kylie
Lombardo and Aijah Downer
had to deal with concussions,
and Danielle McMahon also had
a sprained ankle.
Lecto commented that “It was
my first time as a head coach and
I could not have asked for a better team. The girls were enthusiastic and ready to work hard and
learn new skills everyday.”
Freshman Melissa Hernandez
said that, “Lacrosse was the best
choice I ever made. I fell in love
with my teammates, my coaches
and the sport.”
The girls worked hard this
year to improve their basic
stick skills and fundamentals
of the game. Lecto commented, “There was a great deal of
improvement... By the end of the
season all of the girls were able
to complete skills like advanced
catching and throwing... On the
defensive end, we were playing
together as a team and connected
as a single unit.”
For next season, Lecto states,
“I am looking forward to taking
our game to the next level. I
believe that we set down the
framework this year and next
year we are going to flourish
as a team and further improve
our fundamental skills. I see an
exciting future for this team and
I cannot wait to see how far we
can go!”
Recently at a girl’s lacrosse
meating, the captains for next
year were chosen: current sophomores Rachel Mudre and Lily
Mudre, and current junior Anita
Martin.
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SPORTS ALL STARS
June 2013
Senior All- Stars
Celeste Burnett
Editor
An All-Star Award was given
to a deserving senior on every
sport team based on the qualifications by Mr. David Johnson
and The Scribe.
Fall Sports
Kylie Lombardo
Cheerleading
Lombardo was an All-State
cheerleader in 2010 and 2013.
She went All American in 2010
and All Conference in 2011.
“Cheerleading impacted my life
because I’ve been doing it since
I was five. It also taught me how
to trust others because I have to
trust people not to drop me. We
grew a lot from the beginning
and we weren’t that great at first
and then we went to states. I
learned that things don’t always
go the way you plan them.”
Lindsay Szuch
Girls Cross Country (XC)
First team all SWC and first
team states. Szuch won the Platt
Tech Invitational, her junior year.
She also made second team SWC,
Academic Team, and Footlockers
Northeast Regional Race for all
four years. “My most memorable
moment was making All State
because that was not even my
goal. I was just going to have fun.
It just sort of happened.”
Byran Castelot
Football
Castelot was a three year starter
Quarterback. He holds the school
All Time record in passing yards,
passing completions, passing attempts and touchdowns. He holds
an estimation of 80 touchdowns,
420 completions, and Captain his
senior year. “I’ve played [football]
since I was really young. I think it
shaped my character. It is a team
sport and it makes you step up
and become a role model. This
will help me with leadership and
when I’m looking for a career.”
Samantha Carroll
Dance Team
Carroll was crown The Barnum
Festival Princess her junior year
and was captain of the dance
team.
Chris Carneiro
Boys Soccer
Carniero made second team
All SWC his sophomore and
junior years and then his senior
year All SWC. He was named
CT All- Star first team in the
New Haven Register. “I’m going
to miss the team and the rivalry between Stratford High and
Bunnell. [I’m going to miss] How
intense they were and fun.”
Kaitlyn Fedumenti
Girls Soccer
Fedumenti has received the
Honorable Mention award, All
Colonial Team title, and the Most
Improved Bulldog Award. She
has been on the varsity team for
all four years of her high school
career. “I’m going to miss my
team and the girls all around. It
[soccer] has taught me how to be
independent but it also is aboutteam chemistry.”
Cameron Soares
Boys Swimming and Diving
Soares held a time of 5:25 in
the 500 swim. Then at States he
beat his personal record with a
time of 5:17. “ It [swimming] has
influenced my life tremendously.
It taught me about leadership,
brotherhood, not to give up, and
to push myself beyond what I
thought I could do. I had great
coaches and captains.”
Katie Krajcik
Girls Swimming and Diving
She made All-State her junior
year in the 100m freestyle. As
a junior and a senior she made
All SWC. “I really enjoyed being
the captain with Sarah Stein
because we’ve been best friends
since second grade. Personally
Adam Fielding has taught me
the most about school and life
lessons. Since I’m going to continue swimming at Southern on
a scholarship, so his life lessons
will help me through college.”
Erica Shannon
Volleyball
Shannon went All SWC and
her team went 3-5. “Sophomore
year I played travel, and that was
good because it taught me time
management and it also allowed
me to see a bunch of different
states. When I tried out my
freshman year, I didnt even know
anything about volleyball and
now I’m varsity captain.”
Taylor Jean- Guillaume
Girls Indoor Track
Taylor scored a 28.2 on the
shotput aparatus and 4’4 on the
high jump. “I’m going to miss a
lot about the sport. I wish I knew
then what I know now. I’m going
to miss the people here, they
were really funny and we had
good times! I learned that I had
no limits and if I put my mind to
it then I can do it.”
Winter Sports
Matt Nolting
Boys Basketball
Nolting went All SWC, All
State, and All Time Leading
scorer at Bunnell. Matt’s average
scores are 20.7 points including 4
assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals.
“We [team] are like family. It
helped me make a lot of friendships and we learned that you
never do anything indiviually.”
Lauren Kostopoulos
Girls Basketball
Kostopoulos went All Colonial
SWC and was selected to play
in Connecticut’s High School
Coaching Association Senior AllStar game. “I’ll miss the team
and playing with all of the girls.”
Tom Valus
Bowling
His highest score is 255
points. He along with his partner
Ian finished the doubles tournament and came in third place his
senior year. When asked what he
would miss the most, Tom said,
“The concentration aspect that
you have to have and the fact
that you can make friends and
congratulate the other team.”
Isaiah Arthur- Brown
Boys Indoor Track
Isaiah went first team All
Conference first SWC his senior
year and took first place in high
jump. He has improved from
his outdoor to indoor career.
He broke the Bunnell Record
which was previously 5’10 when
he scored a solid 6’. “It [indoor
track] has taught me that working hard will get you far.”
Will Scofield
Rifle
In 2012 Scofield was fourth
in the conference. The team
was 8-0 in the conference but
lost at States. “I’m going to miss
the people on my team and the
coach. It [rifle] taught me self
discipline because you are competing against yourself.”
Allon Guglielmoni
Wrestling
Allon had 37 wins and 21
losses. “My dad wrestled. He’s
always been a big influence in my
life. Wrestling definitely changed
my life. It kept me calm, more
determined, and kept me out of
trouble. I would definitely say it is
one of the things that makes me
who I am today.”
Tim White
Baseball
Tim had .400 batting average,
15 stolen bases, 17 runs, 2 triples,
and 1 homerun. “I made a lot
of friends that will probably be
lifelong friends. Baseball taught
me leadership since I’ve been a
captain for 2 years.”
Spring Sports
Jake Bordelon
Boys Golf
“It was fun. I liked the team.
It teaches you mental toughness.
It helps me focus more on the
game and the importance of
patience. I have definitely learned
a lot from the sport.”
Brittney Curcio
Girls Golf
“Golf is my favorite part of
high school and it has given me
something to look forward to. It
gets me through the day. It’s a fun
time and it is what I will miss the
most about high school.”
Jillian Broadbin
Girls Tennis
Broadbin’s team went 11-4 and
her personal record was 8-7. “My
favorite activity that I do would
have to be tennis. I’ve been playing for many years. It is a great
sport to play and I get to be with
my friends and it is has just been
a huge part of my life especially
in high school. Being a team
captain helped me to improve my
leadership skills and deal with
leadership roles.”
Terrence N’Dabian
Boys Outdoor Track
Terrence’s junior and senior
year he made first team All- Conference, and broke the 200m,
400m, and 4x1 records. He
placed second during states his
junior year. “I’m going to miss
Coach Brown. I’m going to miss
track in its self because I am not
doing it [track] in college. It definitely taught me that there are
people out there who are better
than me . It teaches me to work
even harder to be better than
what I thought I could be.”
Nadine Jackson
Girls Outdoor Track
She has been the captain her
junior and senior year. “I’m
going to miss Coach Poisson.
She helped me with javelin. She
taught me what I did wrong and
right. I’m going to miss my silver
javelin and my team.”
Eric Wilcoxin
Boys Lacrosse (LAX)
Wilcoxin had an verage of 104
saves, 69 percent saves, and was
placed top five in CT. He was the
four year varsity starter and two
year captain. “I’m going to miss
my teammates and my coaches,
and playing against Stratford
High. The in town rivarly.”
Kat Halchak
Girls Lacrosse (LAX)
Kat made All SWC’s her
senior year and was awarded the
Most Improved award in 2011.
She also recieved the sportsmanship award her junior year and
made captain her senior year.
“It’s taught me how to be a team
player, communicate with the
team and be a stronger player.
I’ll miss just having that sense of
who they[girls] are.”

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