Spring 2013 - Saint John School

Volume 8, Issue 2
May 15, 2013
The Eagle Pride Publisher
News 1-8
Features 9
Editorials 10
Comics 11
Entertainment 12-13
Sports 14-16
Extras 17
Colleen’s Corner 18
Spring into Singing!
By Kelly Gray and Nico Pascale
Spring Sing is a Saint John middle school
tradition that is entering its sixth year. The
competition will be on Wednesday, May 22,
in the Parish Hall. In this singing and dancing
competition between all the sixth through
eighth grade classes, students compete to win
first, second, and third place, with first place
winning the Spring Sing trophy.
For the first time ever, the eighth grade
classes will be combined for their performance. Eighth graders plan the theme and
choose their songs first, followed by seventh,
then sixth. Each class chooses two directors,
two to four choreographers, two to three set
designers, and two costume designers. There
will also be a few eighth graders working as
hosts but still will help their class try to win
the trophy. There will be a set of day judges
and night judges for the two shows. The scores
will be added together to determine the points.
Whoever has the most points in the different
categories judged wins. Last year Mrs. Mary
Ellen Courtney’s sixth grade class won by
singing “Staying Alive” for a movie theme.
Now seventh graders, the class is excited to
start the competition again.
Previously a 6C student, Bella Mattera,
says, “It was awesome! I was happy to see my
teacher happy, too!”
This year, the theme is Top Ten Hits. The
classes were asked to pick any appropriate
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Mrs. Palecek’s second graders are on the
forefront of technology at Saint John’s.
Here, Jake Carbine, Ethan Nguyen, Victoria
Rollins work with iPads.
Photo by Karen Miller
Technology
Sparks New
Enthusiasm
By Kate Petosa and Kasandra Rezler
Tablets, iPads, and laptops, oh my! This
year Saint John School has introduced new
forms of technology to kids of all ages. In
second and fifth grades, the students have
been working with new iPads and iPad minis.
Middle schoolers are avidly using the HP
Elitebook Tablets. Even the teachers are using
the iPads to interact with the students’ iPads
and the SmartBoards.
The second and fifth graders have been
trying out the new iPad minis. The access to
the iPads also means access to educational
apps. “Nearpod” is an app that allows teachers
and students to connect. The teachers create
multimedia presentations with interactive
features, so the students can interact with the
presentation while answering the questions
Last year’s 6C celebrates victory at Spring Sing.
Photo By Hannah Reuning
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High School Jitters
By Lauren Defesche
going and whether or not they are excited.
After a long nine years of education, the
current eighth grade class is preparing for high
school. Over the past years, the 36 eighth
graders have shared laughs, defeats, awkward
moments, and cherished memories. Now they
are all moving on to different high schools and
going their separate ways. They will surely
miss each other on these journeys. Some of
the high schools they will attend include Cathedral Catholic, La Costa Canyon, San
Dieguito Academy, Rancho Buena Vista,
Saint Augustine, Our Lady of Peace, Canyon
Crest Academy, Carlsbad High, and San Marcos High.
Jack Borman said, “Yes, I’m excited because I’ll get to meet new people and have
different school experiences.”
The Eagle Pride Publisher asked some of
the current eighth grade class where they are
The Class of 2013 has made many memories over the years. Photo by Valerie Thorpe
The Eagle Pride Publisher also asked
Madeleine King if she was excited about going to Our Lady of Peace, an all-girls school.
Rolling with
Ranunculuses
Madeleine said, “Yes, I am excited to go
to Our Lady of Peace because it is a really
small school and I love the campus.”
By Hannah Reuning and Jenna Viana
Finally, The Eagle Pride Publisher interviewed Cameron Bernard, who is going to
Cathedral Catholic High School.
She said, “I am excited and sad to be moving on from Saint John and going to Cathedral.
I’ll be meeting a lot of new people, but leaving
behind and missing so many more. I have so
many memories here, but I'm sure I’ll make
many more there!”
The soon-to-be-ninth-graders all have
mixed feelings about high school. Many in
the eighth grade class are happy about moving
on to high school, while others are terrified
about the new challenges they may face. They
will all have new friends, social groups,
classes, opportunities, and school activities to
look forward to. No matter what, these memories they have shared here at Saint John’s will
always hold special places in their hearts!
Every spring for over 60 years, the hills of
north San Diego County have morphed into
one of the most spectacular displays of natural
color in the world. The nearly 50 acres of
flowers that make up The Flower Fields® at
Carlsbad Ranch are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year from early
March through early May.
While the fields are famous for their dazzling display of ranunculus flowers, there are
also multiple sights to see. The Sweet Pea
Maze lets people walk among a living maze of
sweet peas. People can visit the poinsettia
exhibit in the greenhouse and see over 20
different varieties of poinsettias or take a
wagon ride through the flower fields. Strategically placed red, white, and blue petunias pay
tribute to the United States because they form
the shape of the American flag. Other activities include panning for gold and gems using
the miners’ method of sifting sand in water.
Another exciting activity is Santa’s Playground, filled with playhouses and gigantic
mushrooms that were once part of Lake Arrowhead’s Santa’s Village. Both children and
adults are delighted by this whimsical interactive area.
Saint John School second graders went to
The Flower Fields for a field trip in April
when the flowers were in full bloom.
“My favorite part was the hike through the
fields. The flowers were pretty,” said second
grader Hannah Harrick.
Another second grader, Reese Walsh, said,
“My favorite part about The Flower Fields
was the wagon tractor ride.”
Class of 2013 High School Choices
This year’s season lasted from March 1 to
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Ea gles Team Up Against Cancer
By Maddie Przesmicki
Cancer scours the globe, slowly taking out
one victim at a time. In fact, one out of eight
deaths are caused by it. Although this deadly
disease may be driving itself even further into
humanity, there’s always that one force that is
willing to make a change. In this case, it’s the
American Cancer Society and all of its supporters. The American Cancer Society is an association that works to cure cancer through research.
However, research for this cure is extremely
expensive, costing about $124.6 billion in 2010
in America alone!
How can so much money be raised for just a
single cause? An answer to that is the Relay For
Life. Starting this year, Saint John School will
have a team at the local Carlsbad Relay For Life
in July.
Daasha Ferguson (5E): I think cancer is
something in your intestines where something
is wrong with them, and you have to get
checked out by a doctor.
for all sorts of animals, including snakes!
Cancer is a deadly disease that occurs when
your cells are mutated, and they divide and
multiply into a mass of cancerous cells. It
slowly takes over your body and can shut down
your organs. Cancer can occur in almost any
Dave: I relay for the memory of my
mother and my sister, who is recovering from
breast cancer. I also relay so my children see
that one person can inspire another and another - and soon we have a movement to end
cancer.
In his free time, he loves to run and ran a
total of 1,200 miles in 2012. He hopes to run
1,500 over the course of 2013. Although he
Q: How do you think you get it?
may seem entirely normal, this man is making
a powerful statement in the everyday lives of
Eshani: When your cells don’t act normally.
cancer patients. He’s been a part of the Relay
Giselle: When your body is weak, so you
for Life for years now, and he has taken it
get sick.
upon himself to be the head chairperson of the
Daasha: I think you get cancer when there’s Carlsbad event. He was asked a few questions
about his journey.
something wrong with your body.
1.) Why do you Relay?
In fact, all of the answers above are correct!
The Relay for Life was originally founded by
Dr. Gordy Klatt. It is an association of people
who come together to raise money for a cure for
cancer. This crowd of people consists of your
everyday neighbors, including cancer survivors
and citizens alike. During the two day and one
night span of the event, you and your team walk
as many laps as possible. Each lap walked by
each team representative is another dollar earned
towards cancer.
The Relay for Life isn’t just made to walk
laps, however. Each event, which can take place
in virtually any city that has people willing to put
it together, has live entertainment, bounce
houses, face-painting, luminaria-making, and an
occasional dunk-tank. You can even make yourself a keepsake bead necklace or bracelet! You
are given a string when you sign in with your
team, and every lap you walk is another bead
earned. Everyone has a good time, and it is open
to people of all ages.
A few students around Saint John School
were asked what they thought cancer was and
how you got it.
Q: In your own words, what do you think
cancer is?
Eshani Jha (4R): Well, it’s a disease where
one of your cells grows too big and starts taking
your nutrients.
Giselle Fenby (5E): When your body is sick.
2.) What effects has cancer had in your
life?
Dave: Aside from the loss of my mom,
cancer has taken my wife's mother and numerous family members, some of whom are no
longer with us.
3.) Was there any specific reason as to
why you decided on being the head chairperson this year?
organ of the human body, including the intestines, brain, lungs, and even skin! Cancer is not
only a single disease, but it takes many different
shapes and forms depending on what organ it
invades.
For example, lung cancer is called lung
cancer because it takes over your lungs. Seems
simple enough, right? Wrong! Not all cancer
types are able to be identified so easily. For
example, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia is a
kind of cancer that produces abnormally large
amounts of proteins called macroglobulin in
your body.
Dave: The special part of Relay for Life is
that it is a community event. I am very involved in the community, through school,
sports, kids programs, social groups, you name
it. I thought by chairing the relay I could bring
all of those people together on one day in my
hometown. I decided to lead because I've been
involved for a number of years on the team
level, and they need volunteers. I guess someone has to volunteer to lead it, too, right?
4.) Do you plan on continuing your position as head chairperson?
Dave: The term is two years. After two
years (or two relays), I will move to another
position on the committee.
The chairperson of the Carlsbad Relay for
Life, Dave Mills, was born in Hawaii and has
lived in eight other states since. He finally made
5.) How many people would you like to
his permanent home in San Diego where he
see at the Relay this year?
lives with his wife and three daughters, Marley,
Dave: I would love to see 300+ people at
Rachel, and Chloe. He works in the animal
health industry and makes pain-relief medicine
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Eagle Pride Publisher
Staf f Takes a Bow
The Eagle Pride Publisher won first place in the
national Scholastic Student Journalism Contest in the
whole print publication (grades 3-8) category. The
school will receive a variety of prizes, including a new
SmartBoard, at an awards ceremony in Washington,
D.C., on June 3. Co-Editor-in-Chief Ameya Patel will
travel to the East Coast to accept the award on behalf of
Saint John School.
Ea gles Spell to Victor y
E-A-G-L-E-S! The eighth annual Saint John School
Spelling Bee took place during Catholic Schools Week in
January. Eighth grader Ameya Patel placed first for the
second straight year, with eighth grader Stephen McNeela
in a close second, and seventh grader Alana Walsh in third.
Ameya Patel advanced to the San Diego County Spelling
Bee in March at the Balboa Park Hall of Champions.
From left to right: Alana Walsh, Ameya Patel, Stephen
McNeela.
Ea gles Excel in Science
All eighth graders participated in a class science fair.
The students pictured were selected to move on to the San
Diego County Screening Fair held at Good Shepherd Parish. From psychology to engineering, all projects were
creative and educational. Matthew McCaw, Lauren
Defesche, and Vivienne Rasmussen continued on to the
Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair in March.
From left to right, back row: Michael Shane, Jack
Borman, Matthew McCaw, Jack Schaefer, Joey Tanaka.
Front row: Ameya Patel, Lauren Defesche, Kate Petosa,
Vivienne Rasmussen
Ea gles Have Formula for Success
The annual Math League Contest was held for the
middle school. Through multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, students made their way to success.
From left to right, top row: Jack Borman, Johnny
McMahon, Tom Hollerbach, Joey Tanaka, Michael Madden. Third row: Cameron Bernard, Blake McCorkle,
Aaron Cohen, Michael Linguadoca. Second row: Emily
O’Heir, Ameya Patel, Jimmy Sanchez, Lance Muret,
Matthew Hall, Mikaela Adams. Front row: Sophia Gambale, Lauren Rees, Cristina Pedler, Lexi Stebel, Cydney
Hornaday, Carly Duenas, Sophie Getty.
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Mrs. Clare Gebhardt
was married on December
29, 2012. Congratulations!
Mrs. Karen Miller was
married on April 6, 2013.
Congratulations!
Academic Deca thlon Team Flies High
Far ewell
The Eagle Pride Publisher wishes to say goodbye and thanks to longtime journalism club advisor and computer teacher
Ms. Valerie Thorpe. She
has helped the paper from
the very beginning, eight
years ago. Her efforts
were a vital part in the
publishing of the paper
every year. She will be
missed.
The Eagles, led by Mrs. Jenae Smith, represented their school well in the 2013 Academic Decathon at Mater
Dei High School in March. The team took second place overall in the diocese for the second consecutive year,
scoring 1st in English, 2nd in Math, 5th in Fine Arts, 2nd in Logic, and 6th in the Super Quiz.
From left to right, back row: Michael Madden, Tom Hollerbach, Anthony Adessa, Blake McCorkle, Joey
Tanaka. Front row: Alyssa Vacheron, Ameya Patel, Madeleine King, Lauren Defesche, Cameron Bernard, Emily
O’Heir, Kate Petosa. Not pictured: Matthew Hall
Eighth Gr ade
Gift: Rosar y
Garden
As their class gift, the
eighth grade Class of 2013
graciously contributed to a
new, colorful rosary garden.
Their gift will remain a tribute
to Mary and a reminder of the
class for years to come. Father
Joseph Freeman blessed the
garden at the May Crowning
ceremony.
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Rita’s: A New Craze to Crave
Q: How do you expect the business to do?
By Kelly Gray
Frozen yogurt is a very popular treat in
Southern California, but a new treat is now
entering the San Diego area. Rita’s is an Italian ice company that originated on the East
Coast where it is very widespread. The company is being brought to the west coast by
Sayjal and Karen Patel. The first one in San
Diego County is opening in early June in the
Las Coches center in Carlsbad near Stagecoach Park.
A: “We know it is going to be a challenge
because of the wide selection of frozen dessert
places in the area, but, once people taste
Rita’s, I think they’ll love it.”
Q: When was the first time you tried
Rita’s, and what flavor?
A: It was about 20 years ago, and the flavor was lemon. On the East Coast, Rita’s is
only open from spring to the end of summer/
early fall, and the summertime can get very
hot and humid. It was so refreshing and tasty. I
couldn’t wait to go back and try other flavors.
Rita’s was originally opened in Pennsylvania by Bob Tumolo in 1984. He named the
company after his wife Rita. There are over
500 stores, mostly on the East Coast, and they
are very popular in all their locations.
Rita’s carries Italian Ice, Cream Ice, Sundaes, Misto, Gelati, Custard Cakes, Blendini,
and Milkshakes. It also offers healthy sugarfree Italian Ice. Italian Ice also caters to many
food allergies, such as dairy. Italian Ice is
Rita’s most-ordered frozen treat. Popular flavors for the Italian Ice are blue raspberry,
cherry, mango, and Alex’s lemonade.
Q: What’s your favorite treat at Rita’s?
A: Mango Misto: it’s a mix of frozen vanilla custard and mango Italian Ice.
Photo by Ameya Patel
“Yeah. I’ll try it! It sounds like a new
experience with some healthy options.”
The Eagle Pride Publisher interviewed Mr.
Patel, who is opening the store.
Fifth grader Vanessa Weston is happy
about the shop opening.
Q: What gave you the idea to bring Rita’s
to California?
“I probably would [go there] because I
like cold snacks on sunny days.”
A: “I grew up with Rita’s Italian Ice on the
East Coast; it brings back memories of friends
and family. We wanted to bring that experience to the Encinitas-Carlsbad community.”
Eighth grader Vivienne Rasmussen is also
interested that the shop is opening.
So, if you’re looking for a new tasty treat
to indulge in this summer, Rita’s is a great
place to go.
Ea gles Sing to the Top of the Char ts
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song that fits the category. The choices are as
follows:
8: “I Will Survive”
7M: Queen Mash-Up
7G: “Jailhouse Rock”
6C: “Hit Me with Your Best Shot”
6S: “Surfing U.S.A.”
Mrs. Margie Cohen, a theatre teacher who
also started Spring Sing, said that the reaction
towards Spring Sing is usually very enthusiastic. The Eagle Pride Publisher asked her about
her inspiration to start the competition.
“I wanted to give the students an opportunity to work together on an engaging project-a place where they could successfully take on
responsibilities and work towards a common
goal,” she explained.
Second grader Jake James, said, “I love
the Spring Sing and think it’s super cool.”
Kindergartner Cassidy Doogan is very
excited to see her first Spring Sing.
Tessa Bass, a seventh grade participant,
likes Spring Sing.
“It gives you competition and an opportunity to work with your classmates,” she said.
While students have many different opinions about the competition, many enjoy it.
They find it a challenge at times but love the
teamwork included with it.
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Commitment to First Communion
By Sophia Gambale
“The Body of Christ!” You may have
heard Father Brian Corcoran and Father Joseph Freeman say this phrase many times, but,
for the third graders, it was their first time
hearing these words. On both April 27 and
April 28, the third graders received their First
Holy Communion. Ms. Bebe Hall’s class celebrated this sacrament on the twenty-seventh,
and Mrs. Donna Marrero’s class on the
twenty-eighth. However, before they received
communion, the third graders did a lot to prepare.
the Eucharist. The kids also made banners that
you may have seen hanging up in the church.
The third graders from Mrs. Marrero’s class
who received First Communion are Asher
Adighije, Samantha Armstrong, Cameron
Brown, Emilie Carbine, Brady Cutler, Brianna
The third graders from Ms. Hall’s class
who received First Communion were Marco
Alvarez, Cohl Capano, Elliot Gambale,
Amanda Hanson, Olivia Hanson, Elle Hirou,
Mia Humphrey, Luke Macia, Bobby
Maggiore, Ryder Mariani, Corinne Maron,
Cynthia Meyers, Ava Neidermeyer, Isabella
Palmer, Antonia Pareja, Colin Parker, Sophia
Petraglia, Barbara Russell, Scott Weston, and
Delaney White.
Each third grader’s first communion
homework was to answer chapter questions
that were due each week and to read about
how to receive communion in their religion
books and special booklets that teach them
about the Mass. They practiced how to receive
the Eucharist and made scrapbooks.
The third graders did much to prepare, and
it was all worth it in the end.
“It’s awesome to be receiving such a special sacrament,” said Sophia Petraglia from
Ms. Hall’s class.
Both Colin Parker and Scott Sullivan,
third graders said that they were “excited to be
receiving First Eucharist!” Colin is from Ms.
Hall’s class, and Scott is from Mrs. Marrero’s
class.
Although the third graders did much of the
preparation for First Communion, the parents
were involved as well. The parents attended a
school meeting where they learned more about
De La Loza, Phoebe Galfano, Christian Garcia, Zoebelle Hinojosa, Hope Kaihatu,
Daniella Luciani, Jamie McDermott, Helena
McGinn, Austin McMahon, Audrey O’Hara,
Amanda Obergfell, Emory Rodriguez, Hudson
Ross, Jared Schenk, Anna Schnitzer, and Scott
Sullivan.
“The third graders worked hard to receive
this sacrament,” said third grade teacher, Ms.
Hall.
Third grader Cynthia Meyers receives Communion from Fr. Brian. Photo by Pam Birmingham
Thanks to all this hard work, the third
graders have received the sacrament and are
continuing to listen to the good news of God.
Fun with Flowers for Hours
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May 12. It was open to the public seven days a
week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both one-day tickets, priced from $6-$11, and season-long tickets, priced from $14-$25, were available.
The Flower Fields are a sight to see for all
ages. The bright colors, sweet smells, and
hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy make this a must-do activity in San Diego
County, so be sure to mark it on your calendar
for next year!
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New Tech, New Age
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ideas with their classmates.
that are provided. Teachers can monitor classroom activity through this app. Since the iPads
are all digital, no paper is used, which saves
money and the environment. Another advantage is that the iPads introduce technology at
an early age so that the students are more
aware of their modern surroundings.
Technology has opened up many opportunities for St. John’s students and teachers.
Fifth grader Matthew Oakley says, “I just
like technology, and I am excited to use laptops in middle school next year.”
This year in the lab the students have advanced in beginning programming where they
program their own video games, create their
own digital portfolios, and work in 3D design
with Google Sketchup. Fifth graders created
their own Prezis and websites.
Laptops open up the world to students in
the middle school as they now have faster
accessibility to information and become more
literate in technology. Teachers prepare students for their future in the technological era
by integrating technology into the classroom.
“The laptops facilitate a collaborative
learning environment,” says Mrs. Dorsey, an
eighth grade teacher.
Students work in groups to research and
create projects on the computers using websites, such as Prezi, to organize and share their
Ms. Feather Gentry, a seventh grade
teacher and school webmaster, says,
“Technology allows for more communication,
and students have more access to information
through the internet.”
“Each year the student advance in leaps
and bounds. What I taught the eighth graders
four years ago, I am now teaching to 4th graders,” says Ms. Valerie Thorpe, computer
teacher.
Everyone interviewed by the Eagle Pride
Publisher loves the technology and is excited
for what there is to come in the future of Saint
John School.
Leila Barjesteh, Blake Becker, Kate
Maggiore, and Michael Peterson put their
iPad minis to use.
Photo by Lisa Palecek
Relay for Life!
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some time during the day. We are going to
have some great things at Relay, and we're
hoping to make it more of a day event.
6.) What do you think is the best part of
Relay?
Dave: At 9 p.m. every relay, we do the
Luminaria ceremony. It is the most serious
part of the event. There are usually a few
speakers that tell some personal stories, and
the mood is tearful and full of memories. After
the talks, we do a lap with bagpipes playing,
and white bags are lit with messages about
loved ones. It is the part of the event I always
remember.
7.) What is your personal goal for the
Carlsbad Relay this year?
Dave: I personally hope we get to hit near
our goal of $100,000. We have never broken
that mark, and to do it would be incredible.
Planning on joining Saint John’s at the
Relay For Life?
Date: July 27th - 28th, 2013
Place: Valley Middle School in Carlsbad
Time: Opening Ceremony is at 9:00 am on
the 27th
Extras: The Relay for Life has bouncy
houses, face painting, a silent auction, a dunk
tank (occasionally), luminaria making, and
more!
Saint John gr adua te
continues ser ving the
community
Saint John Alumna Colleen Boyle participated in the cancer fund-raiser “The Bald
and the Beautiful” at Notre Dame University.
Go to relayforlife.org, search for the area The students raised over $30,000 in pledges
code ‘92009,’ click on the event listed under
for shaving their hair. Above are the before
‘Valley Middle School,’,and click on ‘Join our and after pictures of Colleen, the founder of
Team.’ The team is ‘Eagles for a Cure.’
“Colleen’s Corner” in this paper.
Photos by OMG Photography
You must register yourself for the St.
John’s team in order to participate.
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P.O.W.: Pr eser ving the Word
By Alyssa Vacheron
Imagine a place where everyone is welcome, having fun, and feeling happy, and no
one is excluded or judged. This is exactly the
type of environment a new lunchtime group,
P.O.W, or Preservers of the Word, provides.
At P.O.W, students all hang out and talk
about how God’s word relates to everyday
life. The connection between the day’s problems and God’s message for that day is amazing and unbelievable. It is not boring; it is not
irrelevant; and it is not just a Bible study. It is
a place to go during lunch when you are tired
of the relentless social statutes of the general
middle school population and want a place to
be welcomed with open arms (that are full of
candy). It doesn’t matter if you are a sixth
grader, seventh grader, or eighth grader; everyone is amiable and happy to help.
“P.O.W. is awesome. You get candy, and
you get to learn about God without having to
worry about getting a grade,” says seventh
grader Grant Hughes.
When asked how he got the idea to start
P.OW., eighth grader J.D. Carney revealed
that he was, in fact, asked to start a religious
program for the middle school by school administrators Mrs. Margie Cohen and Mr. Dan
Schuh. To actually get the program running,
he had to pick a name for the program, select a
day to have it, and make the lesson plans.
This program sets a precedent for the following years’ students. J.D. Carney took the
initiative to start this program, with Matthew
McCaw and Joey Tanaka as co-leaders.
This group is a step forward in students’
journey as stewards of God’s word.
According to P.O.W. members, it is really
important to find an influential seventh or
sixth grade leader to continue P.O.W. once the
eighth graders leave. It doesn’t matter if he or
she isn’t the most Christ-like person. The
group just needs someone to take up a higher
calling and be a leader.
“At this age, a lot of people have doubts.
P.O.W. helps to answer the questions we
P.O.W. offers a friendly environment in
which middle schoolers can talk about their
faith.
Photo by Kelly Gray
“ Staycation”: What to Do on Summer Break in San Diego
new foods and restaurants all over San Diego.
Although there are many places to go locally,
you should either do sports, dance, or a hobby of
your interest that makes you happy.
By Rilee Grau
Not going anywhere over summer break?
Looking for activities to keep yourself occupied? Then just visit locally, here in sunny San
Diego. There are relaxing beaches, like
Moonlight Beach, which was recently remodeled. Over the summer, most people hang out
with friends and do summer camps, but there
are more unique activities to do.
La Jolla is a great place to shop around,
and go sailing and kayaking. There are tidepools and restaurants, and you can go window-shopping. The Padres game is a great
family-bonding experience, too. If you are
looking for a shopping day, then Old Town
would be the place for you. Adventure parks
are a great idea for a lazy day. Sea World,
Disneyland, Legoland, and the Wild Animal
Park are entertaining. If you want to have an
educational day, then go to Balboa Park with
its museums and fascinating history to learn
about. La Costa Resort and Spa is very close
to Encinitas and is a relaxing way to enjoy
Walks on the beach are a great way to get
fresh air and look for ocean treasures.
Spending time in other states and on vacation
may be fun, but staying here in San Diego has so
many great places to visit. San Diego has the
dream climate and great sights to see. Don't miss
out on all of the activities you can do over summer vacation. Enjoy your ‘“staycation” here in
San Diego!
your day.
Going laser-tagging with your friends or
family is a good activity as well. Miniature
golfing at Pelly’s in Del Mar is fun for all
ages. Also, during the summer, the Del Mar
Fair opens. The fair features summer concerts
with different artists each day. Another memorable thing to do at the beach is roasting
marshmallows over a bonfire. A simple idea is The tidepools at La Jolla offer hours of fun and
a nice walk on the beach. Mission Bay has
exploration for kids and adults alike. Photos by
many water sports. Go “taste testing” and try
Ameya Patel
Volume 8, Issue 2
Editorials...
Page 10
New Soccer Rules Make Lunch Less Exciting
By Matthew Hall and Chad Hinojosa
Down at the field, you may play basketball, gaga ball, on the playground, or soccer.
During soccer, you usually play with more
than one ball since there are so many people
who want to play. Oh, how the times have
changed! Saint John School Principal Dan
Schuh has enforced a new rule for all soccer
players. We are now expected to play with
only one ball and only one goalie. Why has
this happened?
In March, on the last “free-for-all” soccer
game day, all was fun before a seventh grader
got hit in the head with a flying football
thrown by an eighth grader (the eighth graders
frequently played as the goalies with seventh
graders). The seventh grader suffered a minor
head injury and was taken to the nurse’s office. The next day, the aides down at the field
informed the middle schoolers that only one
ball and one goalkeeper were allowed per goal
net. This rule applies for all grades.
Mr. Schuh enforced this rule. There were many
sports going on at lunch that contributed to the
chaos, such as basketball, soccer, football, and
volleyball.
The reason for the rule makes sense, but
why didn’t the school administration simply
ban the seventh graders from playing with the
eighth graders? Couldn’t the seventh graders
play on one net while the eighth graders play on
another? Why can’t we play soccer with more
than one soccer ball but without footballs? Why
are there footballs in the soccer game at all?
“There were more injuries with more goalies and balls on the field at the same time,” says
Mrs. Margie Cohen, vice principal. “With the
new rule, there are fewer injuries on the field.”
“More kids stay safe and get hurt less with
the new rule,” says Mrs. Pam Murrah, a middle school aide.
There are some downsides to this rule. With
one ball, the game can get dull. More balls
equal more excitement. More excitement equals
a better lunch period. With one goalie against a
lot of middle schoolers, the goalie’s job becomes less fun. With more goalies, there is
more excitement. With more goalies and several
balls, there are so many more options on how to
play.
Most middle schoolers understand why
“I wish the rule could be changed back,”
seventh grader Wesley Tyler says, “but we
still have fun during lunch, even with the
change.”
This new rule also has some highlights.
With fewer people on the field, it’s easier to
play soccer since you don’t have to focus on
multiple balls and because there are no more
footballs being thrown.
Even with this new rule, middle schoolers
still enjoy themselves. Some seventh graders
continue to play soccer while the eighth graders play basketball. However, this new rule
should still be changed, so we can have more
balls and goalies on the field at the same time.
At lunch, middle schoolers may play soccer, football, volleyball, and basketball.
Photo by Kelly Gray
Too Much Homework or Necessary Workload?
By Ameya Patel
Backpacks too heavy? Up late? Tired all
week? Forgetful or stressed? All these things
are caused by too much homework. Sure,
some classes might require extra effort or
practice, but sometimes it’s just too much.
After all, studies have shown that homework
causes tiredness and depression and, in excess,
is not beneficial. Some students say that
homework isn’t too bad, but others strongly
disagree. Those with after-school sports or
other commitments are kept up late doing
work. Staying up late causes forgetfulness,
tiredness, stress, and frustration. Students who
forget homework receive consequences.
Some teachers, like Mrs. Jenae Smith,
prefer to avoid giving out large amounts of
homework. Though she assigns daily homework, she said she would rather avoid giving
homework “because it’s important to have free
time to feel bored and come up with something fun and active to do.”
She said, “It would be my preference to
get all work done at school. Homework is
helpful because there is a certain amount of
practice required to master something.”
When asked about homework, Vice Principal Margie Cohen says that “the diocesan
recommendation for homework for middle
schoolers is about 90 minutes. Homework
levels gradually grow as kids grow older.”
Sixth grader Kate Harrington works on homework at aftercare. Photo by Ameya Patel
Some people wonder why homework is
necessary. Many teachers agree with Mrs.
Cohen who says that “practicing skills taught in
school and reinforcing concepts are important.”
When asked her personal opinion about
homework, Mrs. Cohen said,” I personally feel
that children should read all the time, whether it
is for school or for pleasure.”
Homework is okay in moderation, but it
really can be too much sometimes. True, a little
studying never killed anyone, but short reviews
followed by deep sleep are more beneficial than
studying your eyes out with little to no sleep. If
nothing can be done about the homework levels, look at your homework habits. Do you get
distracted while doing homework? Music, texting, watching TV... focus only on your homework, and you might shave off some of the time
it takes. When a project is assigned one day
that you don’t have too much other homework,
get started on it so that you don’t have to work
on it as much on another day. Small changes in
your homework schedule can dramatically
lessen the time it consumes.
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Entertainment...
Page 12
Alterna tive Music: Rocking the Music Industr y
By Alyssa Vacheron and Maddie Przesmicki
There are many musicians and singers
coming into the music industry under a different genre. Categorized under alternative, these
artists have a different sound and more personality. Many of these musicians are quickly
climbing the charts and becoming more and
more popular among kids and teens today.
“Imagine Dragons and Mumford & Sons
have really good music,” says sixth grader
Cassidy Tibbits.
This music is derived from alternative
rock, which was widely popular by the 1990’s.
Alternative can also refer to any form of underground music that receives some form of
mainstream recognition. This music also includes psychologically deeper lyrics and a lot
of guitar music. It is especially known for
rejecting the commercialism often associated
with mainstream, so its popularity comes from
word of mouth.
“Mumford & Sons’ music has a banjo, and
it sounds a lot different from mainstream music. It always makes me happier and lifts my
spirits. It’s just a different way to express
yourself and your emotions,” says eighth
grader Deena Haddad.
Either way, consider trying to listen to
alternative music if you are looking for a
break from similar-sounding pop songs. These
melodies are a decadent cake in the cookiecutter production of mainstream music today.
Alternative artists include Ed Sheeran,
Imagine Dragons, and Mumford & Sons.
Photo by Google Images
Prodigy: A Gr ea t Sequel Sur e to Sa tisfy
off, with Day and June making a quick getaway in a freight train. They’re searching for a
life where they are not oppressed by the corrupt Republic with the Patriots, the rebel party
in the Prodigy universe. Day must leave what
is left of his shattered family, and June must
renounce all the things that she once believed
to be true. Relationships will be tested; promises will be broken; and a surprising ending
will keep readers on the edge of their seats
until the very last word.
By Emily O’Heir
Prodigy, a 2013 novel by Marie Lu, is the
long-awaited sequel to the fiction story Legend, which came out in 2011. It tells the action-packed story of June Iparis and Daniel
“Day” Altan Wing. In Legend, June, an orphaned teen from a rich family, goes on a
quest to find her brother’s murderer in a futuristic, war-ridden Los Angeles controlled by a
corrupt government called the Republic. She
forms an unlikely alliance with Day, the government’s most-wanted criminal.
Seventh grader Julianna Kiss says, "I can't
wait to read Prodigy! I wish my friends would
finish their copies, so I can read it!"
“I thought Prodigy was an amazing book.
Marie Lu tells an exciting and action-packed
story with lots of twists and turns. I can’t wait
for the next book!” says Faith Kelly, a seventh
grade student.
Prodigy picks up right where Legend left
The cliffhanger ending leaves readers
asking unanswered questions and hungry for
more.
Prodigy is a popular book that is
the sequel to Legend.
Photo by Google Images
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Entertainment...
Page 13
Movie Madness!
By Jenna Viana and Hannah Reuning
So many movies, so little time to see them
all! There are going to be some fantastic new
movies out this summer including sequels and
prequels. The bulk of the movies come out in
July, the middle of the summer, with only a
couple in August.
Watch out for monsters because, on June
21, Mike and Sulley are coming back to the
theaters in the prequel of Monsters Inc., Monsters University. Directed by Dan Scanlon,
this movie tells the story of Mike Wazowski,
who dreams of becoming a professional
scarer, and James P. Sullivan (Sulley), a natural-born scarer. These two misfit monsters
learn to work together to pursue their dreams
no matter what struggles await them in college.
Seventh grader Caelen Parsons says, “It’s
really cute, and I can’t wait for the prequel!”
Gru and his little, yellow minions are back
and funnier than ever. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, Despicable Me 2 will be
released on July 3. In this sequel, Gru, voiced
by Steve Carell, is recruited by the AntiVillain League to help fight a villain named
Eduardo. With the girls, the hilarious minions,
and a host of new and funny characters, this
movie is predicted to be a success.
“I’m excited to see the Minions and Gru. I
hope the inventions are as good as the ones in
the last movie,” fourth grader Caylee Hornaday said.
This July a snail who dreams of becoming
the fastest snail in the world is coming to theaters. After a freak accident, this ordinary garden snail might get to achieve his goal: winning the Indy 500. Turbo, directed by David
Soren, is scheduled to come out on July 17.
What are small, blue, and love to sing?
The Smurfs! Smurfs 2, a sequel directed by
Raja Gosnell, is coming out on July 31. In this
all-new adventure, the Smurfs team up with
their human friends to rescue Smurfette from
Gargamel. She is kidnapped because she
knows a secret spell that can turn Gargamel’s
newest creation, the Naughties, into real
Smurfs.
Catching Fire
Ignites
Excitement
By Kelly Gray
Last year on March 23, 2012, the first
movie installment of The Hunger Games hit
theaters and had an impact on the world. This
year on November 22, the second installment,
Catching Fire, is coming out. All three of the
books by Suzanne Collins are bestsellers, and
the movie earned $691,247,768 in box offices
worldwide.
Recently, a teaser trailer has been released on The Hunger Games’ YouTube channel exciting many Hunger Games fans and
getting them ready for the big release. The
teaser is attention grabbing and ends with a
shocking cliffhanger.
The third movie, Mockingjay, is going to
be released in two parts, the first released on
November 21, 2014, and the second part on
November 20, 2015. The rest of the series is
expected to have the same level of popularity
as the first movie.
Smurfs 2, Despicable Me 2, Turbo, and Monsters University are all expected to be big summer blockbusters. Photos by Google Images
Katniss, played by Jennifer Lawrence,
and Peeta Mellark, played by Josh Hutcherson, are returning to the big screen once again
to continue the series. The second movie is
filled with interesting events that are sure to
have movie-goers mesmerized by the screen.
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Sports...
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Youngsters Take a Shot a t School Soccer
included Nolan Altenhoff, Brendan Alvarez,
Patrick Armstrong, Griffin Cappiello, Ethan
Chesney, Braden Deneen, Raffaele DiPiero,
Hutson Doan, Nick Felago, Lucas Guzik,
Evan Humphrey, Jake James, Christian Maron, Brian Maweu, Lachlan McDermott, Ethan
Nguyen, Giano Sammartino, and Gavin Wilson.
By Courtney Alioto, Isabella Luciani, and
Jimena Salazar
This year, Saint John School introduced
PeeWee soccer, allowing the younger kids
their first chance to represent their school in a
sport they love. This is very exciting for them
because normally the kids have only been
allowed to play school sports starting in fifth
grade. Any little kids who enjoy soccer can
join the team and practice their skills. It’s
always better to start off young, because you
never know where you will end up in your
career. Everyone who joined the little kids’
soccer team had a great experience and loads
of fun! Being on the team not only lets you
represent your school, but also lets you hang
out with all your friends.
The soccer team was divided into a boys’
team and a girls’ team. The teams included the
kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth
grades. There were many kids involved, and it
appeared to be a successful activity. The kids
played their hardest and scored many goals. In
school soccer, you receive a jersey with a
choice of jersey number. You also get to travel
to different schools and maybe even carpool
with teammates. Soccer is a great way to get
your exercise in with your friends.
Kindergartner Grady O'Brien said, “I love
soccer! It’s so fun!” Grady was on the coed
maroon team.
First grader Kate Noonan, who played on
Kindergartner Grady O’Brien and first grader
Kate Noonan love soccer.
Photo by Courtney Alioto
the all-girls first and second grade combo
team, said, “I love soccer! Its really fun to do
with my friends!”
The kindergarten team included Preston
Bove, Savannah Daye, Adriana DiPiero, Remington Gough, Connor Jertberg, Giselle
Murray, Lauren Nguyen, Grady O'Brien,
Gavin Parker, Luke Sarofim, and Nikolas
Zorbas.
The kindergarten team 2 maroon was
made up of Charlotte Allison, Adam Boland,
Cassidy Doogan, Sophia Frank, Henry Gausepohl, Tyler Hanlon, Caston Haithcock, Brody
Harriff, Jackson McGinn, Dane Morris, Christopher Nguyen, Hudson Palmer, Sheila Russell, and Elizabeth Worley.
The first and second grade girls’ team
included Victoria Allison, Ashley Altenhoff,
Karlie Amicay, Sydney Arthur, Hailey Bainer,
Kendal Deneen, Gillian Doogan, Karis Goodwin, Lily Grochowiak, Summer Heutel, Madison Howard, Sophie Howard, Amberlynn
Lopardo, Maren Lowrie, Sofia Meyers, Kate
Noonan, Adriana Quezada, Ainsley Savant,
Reese Walsh, Jamie Weston, Caroline
Whibbs, and Preslea Wilson.
The third and fourth grade boys’ team
included Cameron Brown, Connor Brown,
Jack Dorsey, Jake Knoke, Colin Parker,
Daniel Pedler, Kanan Petersen, Max Roman,
Jared Schenk. The third and fourth grade girls’
team included Caroline Cummins, Samantha
Armstrong, Hannah Elliott, Grace Gough, Elle
Hirou, Savanna House, Jamie McDermott,
Cynthia Meyers, Audrey O’Hara, Sophia
Petreglia, Taylor Putnam, Barbra Russell,
Nora Russell, Lauren Schenk, and Emily
Tulino.
It is recommended that every student signs
up for this school activity!
The first and second grade boys’ team
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Is a Slam Dunk
By Joey Tanaka
team, Madeleine, both very solid teams.
This year the Eagles boys’ varsity
basketball team played in two tournaments
and had an eight-game regular season. The
players experienced success and defeat but
fought through it to have a very successful
year, finishing in the top 20 percent of both
tournaments.
The eighth grade regular season soon
followed. This time it was coached by Mike
Rausa, the regional director of One-on-One, a
national competitive basketball program. He
led the team consisting of Jack Schaefer, Jack
Borman, Tom Hollerbach, Blake McCorkle,
Matthew McCaw, Joey Tanaka, and Stephen
McNeela. Finishing 4-4, the Eagles never lost
by much. In the last game, the team had only
four players and lost by four points. Blake
McCorkle had one of the of the most outstanding performances of the season with 42
The Eagles varsity season began with the
Madeleine Holiday Tournament coached by
Nils Madden and played by a mix of seventh
and eighth graders. The team finished second,
losing to an amazing St. Rose team, but defeating St. Michael's of Poway and the home
Varsity basketball team with Coach Rausa.
Photo by Valerie Thorpe
Continued on page 16
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Dribble, Shoot, Scor e: Ea gles Soar!
By Liam Lucewicz, Zac Humphrey, and
Matthew Hall
Did you know soccer is the world’s most
popular sport to play? Saint John’s has started
a new season for the boys’ varsity soccer
team. The varsity team consists of both sixth
and seventh grade boys and is expected to play
very well this season. Combining everyone’s
athletic abilities, they are expected to go very
far this season and have a shot at winning the
championship.
mins, who plays center midfield.
Last season, the current seventh-graders
had a good year and won almost all of their
games. This season, new coaches Charlie
Ramsay and Ian Cooper , a high school soccer
player, are confident the team can have a positive season. The players hope to improve
throughout the year and have good time playing. They have high expectations coming into
this season, but, with effort, they can exceed
those expectations.
Charlie, who plays forward, says, “I am
ready to have fun while trying my best to win
every game.”
The players this year are very excited to
start playing. One of those players is Wesley
Tyler.
Liam Lucewicz (left) and Wesley Tyler enjoy
representing their school through a sport
they love.
Photo by Kelly Gray
Wesley, who plays left midfield, says,
“This year’s team will play very well.”
Ryan says, “I am looking forward to another fun year with my teammates.”
One other player who is looking forward
to this season is Charlie McDermott.
Not only are these three kids excited for
the season, but the whole team is. The boys
can expect to learn a lot of skills and techniques throughout the season. The team’s
forwards are Nico Pascale, Charlie McDermott, and Liam Lucewicz. Zac Humphrey,
Michael Madden, and Anderson Sphire play
midfield. The defense is made up of Matthew
Hall, Jonathan Dianda, Chad Hinojosa, Aiden
Brady, and Gabriel Brown. Wesley Tyler and
Ryan Cummins switch off between midfield
and goalie.
Another enthusiastic player is Ryan Cum-
Gir ls’ Varsity Basketball Shoots for Success
By Cristina Pedler
Spring is here, which means the Saint
John's girls’ basketball season has started.
Spring sports are special because not only is it
the last chance of the year for the students to
represent the school and demonstrate their
great teamwork, but, for some students, it's the
last time they will play together before moving
on to new schools and new teams.
Saint John School is an active learning
environment which strives to transform students into kind, Christ-centered individuals
with a great education. The school aims for
high academic achievement and success and
encourages its students to pursue sports, starting with its very own school sports teams.
The varsity girls’ basketball is kicking the season off with great attitude and enthusiasm! The team, lead by Coach Steve
Mattera and Coach Angelica Pedler, consists
of both seventh and eighth graders. The team
members are Madeleine King, Haley Loyd,
Vivienne Rasmussen, Tessa Bass, Lindsey
Biskup, Isabella Mattera, Casey Ocon, Cristina Pedler, Lexi Stebel, and Rylie Walsh. All
together, there is a perfect number of 10 players on the team.
true collaboration. When the games are over,
whether they win or lose, the Saint John's
girls’ varsity basketball team always shows
great sportsmanship.
These 10 players are very unique in a lot
of ways. Many of the members of this team
participate in other sports and activities during
the week. As a result, there has been very little
time to practice, and, when game time comes,
these players respond to the challenging situations by relying on one another and playing as
a team.
“The girls should be very proud of themselves; they play with great determination,”
said Coach Angelica Pedler.
Although practice time is limited, the team
members are quickly able to assess the situation, compensate for each other's weaknesses,
and play on each other's strengths, showing
The varsity girls’ basketball team plans for a
great season and aims to build teamwork
and skill.
Photo by Valerie Thorpe
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Sports...
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Small Spor ts, Big Boom
By Ameya Patel and Kelly Gray
In California, small sports from the other
states are coming in. Lacrosse, field hockey,
water polo, wrestling, equestrian, you name it.
All these sports are huge in other states and
are blossoming in SoCal.
Seventh grader Lexi Stebel, who has
played lacrosse (lax) for about two seasons, is
enjoying playing.
Q: What do you love about lax?
A: “I love the teamwork, and it’s all technique.”
A: “My friends and siblings were playing.”
ence. I tried out again this year and made varsity!”
Tessa Bass, a seventh grader, who has
done equestrian since she was young, loves
her sport.
Whether it’s water polo, boxing, jump rope,
or crew, athletes are keeping it fresh in Southern
California. If you haven’t played any of these
sports, give it a try! You never know— at least,
Q: What do you love about equestrian?
A: “You get to bond, and you learn about
friendship with your horse.”
Q: Do you intend to ride for a long time?
A: “Yes, forever and ever, until I die.”
Q: How did you get into equestrian?
A: “My mom did it when she was little.”
Q: Do you intend to play for a long time?
A: “Yes, forever.”
Q: How did you get into lax?
Eighth grader Talia Kraus raved about
field hockey.
Q: What do you love about field hockey?
A: “It’s something new that kind of combines my two favorite sports: soccer and lacrosse.”
Eighth grader Talia Kraus plans to continue
field hockey into high school. Photo by Kelly
Gray
Q: Do you intend to play for a long time?
A: “I hope I will be able to continue to
play field hockey because I think it’s a great
experience.”
Q: How did you get into field hockey?
Seventh grader Lexi Stebel got into lacrosse when she heard some of her friends
were playing.
Photo by Kelly Gray
A: “A couple of my friends that go to Oak
Crest told me about it last year in seventh
grade. It sounded like fun, so I tried it and
made the JV team which was a great experi-
Seventh grader Tessa Bass loves to ride
horses.
Photo by Katrina Bass
Boys’ Basketball a t the Top of Their Game
Continued from page 14
points including 10 three-point field goals
against Nativity’s seventh grade.
Fourth-year player Jack Borman described volunteer coach Mike Rausa: "He is
tough, but fun."
Second-year player Stephen McNeela
reflected on the season, saying, “It’s fun to
make a lot of shots and be a boss.”
Fifth Grade Boys soccer team makes its debut.
Photo by Janet Colucci
The Saints’ Tournament was again a seventh and eighth grade collaboration. The
coaches were head coach Nils Madden and
assistant coach Dave Schaefer. The team beat
Madeleine in the first round but lost to St.
Michael's in the second, putting them into the
consolation bracket. The Eagles went on to
beat St. Patrick's of San Diego, St. Mary Star
of the Sea, and Nativity to meet Madeleine in
the finals. St. John lost to Madeleine after a
first-round win and won runner-up for the
consolation bracket and sixth place in the tournament of 30.
The Eagles represented their school with
pride and sportsmanship. They experienced
wins and losses but grew as a team.
Volume 8, Issue 2
Extras...
Page 17
Get Or ganized! DIY
By Ameya Patel
Having trouble staying organized or just need some fun project? Look no
further: here are ideas and inspiration.
Here is a simple organizer for pens and pencils that can be easily put together
with:
toilet paper rolls
tape
paper
decorations
Tape the toilet paper rolls together.
Wrap the paper around them to clean up the look.
Decorate the paper with string, buttons, glitter, etc., to match your room
and style.
This is a straightforward design for a desk file that keeps papers and small books
in place. Best of all, it’s made with four simple materials:
paper
tape
scissors
cereal box
Draw a straight line on the cereal box and cut it to make the box into a
trapezoid shape.
Put paper on top of the box and decorate.
Chocola te Cupcakes
Want an easy recipe to please
your sweet tooth? Here’s a simple chocolate cupcake recipe sure
to please every chocolate lover.
Ingredients
6 tbsp. softened butter
½ cup sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup mini-chocolate chips
Cupcake liners
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Directions
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Line cupcake pan with 6
cupcake liners.
Put butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in bowl and
beat until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, beating well.
Sift in flour, cocoa, and
baking soda.
Mix in chocolate chips.
Pour batter evenly into
cupcake liners.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or
until toothpick comes out
clean.
Frost with your favorite
frosting or make a glaze.
Jokes
What fish is the most valuable?
The goldfish
Why is it so easy to weigh fish?
Because they have their own
scales
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Guess That
Teacher
By Sophia Zummo and Sophia Gambale
Mrs. Amy Sohaey
Ms. Trista Raczyla
Mrs. Donna Marrero
Mrs. Mary Ellen Courtney
F sh
What did one wave say to the other
wave?
Nothing, it just waved
What did Cinderella wear when she
went swimming in the ocean?
Glass flippers
Where does a ship go when it's sick?
To the dock!
Where do ghosts like to swim?
1) This teacher is originally from northeast
Ohio.
2) This teacher loves sweets; her favorite
candy is M&Ms.
3) This teacher plays in softball and dodge
ball leagues.
4) This teacher lived on an island in a tent
with no shower for one summer.
5) This teacher comes from Lancaster.
The Dead Sea.
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Desktop publishing: Hannah Reuning and
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Colleen’s Corner: Ameya Patel and Kelly
Gray
Sports Editor: Joey Tanaka
Features Editors: Kate Petosa and Lauren
Defesche
Entertainment Editors: Ameya Patel and
Kasandra Rezler
Extras Editor: Kelly Gray
Photography and Art Editors: Ameya
Patel, Hannah Reuning, Jenna Viana, and
Kelly Gray
Writers and Staff: Alana Walsh, Andrew
Ruder, Courtney Alioto, Chad Hinojosa,
Haley Loyd, Liam Lucewicz, Sabrina
Mangseth, Cristina Pedler, Emily O’Heir,
Isabella Luciani, Jimena Salazar, Lauren
Rees, Matthew Hall, Nico Pascale, Rilee
Grau, Sophia Gambale, Sophia Zummo, and
Zac Humphrey
Advisors: Teresa Roberts and Valerie
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Answers: 1. Mrs. Sohaey 2. Mrs. Marrero 3. Mrs.
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