Teacher of The Year: rising rizzuTi

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Teacher of the Year: Rising Rizzuti
Ashley Thomas
This year, Ms. Rizzuti earned the well-deserved
and prestigious title of “Teacher of the Year”. New
Hyde Park alumni, Ms. Rizzuti has taught at New
Hyde Park for ten years while being the epitome of
an extraordinary teacher, coach, mentor, and college. As a physical education, Ms. Rizzuti brings
a copious amount of experience to the classroom
with an immense amount of enthusiasm for what
she does. With her rich passion and constant strive
for greatness, she is continuously teaching new
information each and every day while eliciting individual student potentials whether in the gymnasium, court, field, or the classroom.
In response to winning the title, Ms. Rizzuti
was very shocked and excited and stated, “I feel
honored to be Teacher of the Year among so many
of the teachers who have inspired me throughout
the years.”
Ms. Rizzuti’s passion for teaching began in high
school because of the guidance of her own high
school teachers. She was inspired to return the
guidance she got to students like herself.
In class, Ms. Rizzuti stresses the importance
of having a positive attitude. In reference to constantly surrounding herself with a positive attitude
while always giving off positive vibes, she stated, “I
believe whatever you put out to the world, you will
receive, so if you put out positive attitude, you will
gain positive experiences.
Along with putting out a the positive attitude
during school, Ms. Rizzuti brings her positive attitude to the court and field. Ms. Rizzuti started
coaching Junior Varsity Softball in 2003 along
with Junior High Field Hockey and Volleyball. She
started coaching Varsity Volleyball in 2007 and was
named coach of the year in 2008 and 2009. She
started coaching Varsity Softball in 2010 and just
finished her 6th season. They have made playoffs
every year, advancing to the quarter finals every
year. The exception was last year, when the team
advanced to semi-finals. She was named coach of
the year in 2016 for softball.
Along with Varsity Volleyball and Softball, Rizzuti was one of the coaches of the twice-victorious
District Sports Night team. Her dedication and
contributions to the team show her creativity as
well as her determination to bring the win to our
school.
In addition to these attributes, Ms. Rizzuti is in
charge of the leaders program in our school. The
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leaders class is a class that takes students out of
their comfort zone and shows them what it is like
to be a teacher. It teaches students accountability,
responsibility, and reliability. These are all the characteristics that Ms. Rizzuti finds important in the
classroom and life in general.
Ms. Rizzuti has been an inspiration to many students here in New Hyde Park. She creates connections with all her students. Athena Fernandez, captain of Varsity Softball stated, “Rizzuti is honestly
one of the greatest people I have been blessed to
meet in my life. Having her as not only my coach
but a friend has been such a great experience and I
know I can count on her for literally anything. She
has been such a great shoulder to lean on in the
last six years I’ve got to know her and I’m so happy
we share such a great relationship!” Ms. Rizzuti is
known to have great relationships with all of her
students.
Veena Anil, a Varsity Volleyball player stated,
“Rizzuti has taught me that no matter where I
am, I will never stop learning. She constantly tries
to teach new things in the classroom and on the
court.” Though Rizzuti has spent ten years inspiring others here at New Hyde Park Memorial, she
will continue to be an inspiration to everyone in
this school as time goes on. Ms. Rizzuti loves to be
part of this athletic department and elicit student
abilities and potentials. Ms. Rizzuti reveals, “Future plans in my career would be getting another
masters degree in administration. As much as I love
teaching physical education and health I want to
have the option for my future to potentially become an athletic director.”
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Have a Pulchritudinous Day, NHP
Kyle Francis Bangug
Being the Student Council
President of New Hyde Park
Memorial High School has to
be the greatest experience I’ve
ever had in my life, and I’m
eternally grateful to the student body for letting me be its
leader this past year. When I
was elected it meant the world
to me because it meant that
the entire school believed in
me and my ability to promote
change. Not once did I ever
take that for granted.
those songs were a bright spot
in your day and helped you
take your mind off of work for
a good four minutes.
couldn’t have achieved all of
the goals that I have reached
in making this school a better place for everyone in it. If
there’s one piece of advice I can
give to any aspiring students,
it’s to have complete faith in
whatever you’re aspiring towards. That faith complimented with hard work is enough
for you to achieve whatever
goal you set your mind to. Ultimately, good luck for next
year. This school is in great
hands next year as Jenna Weiss
succeds me as Student Council
President. For now I only have
two words left to say: PRESIDENT OUT. *drops mic*
It’s been almost 180 days
and if you haven’t noticed I
still do say a new and different word on my sign off message everyday. I hope all of
you were able to learn a new
word or were able to enhance
your vocabulary through my
daily message. Being able to
Student Council President Kyle Francis Bansay things like, “Have a sugug and Student Council Vice President Jorpercalifragilisticexpialidocious
dan Marie Williams take a presidential visit
day” every morning to an ento the headquarters of the United Nations in
the Upper East Side neighboorhood of New
tire school was such a unique
York City
and fun experience. Changing
up the daily vocabulary word
everyday was one of the more
subtle reforms I initiated this
THE CHARIOT
year, but I hope it captivated
“Carries
The News”
and amused you guys for just
Staff
a split second every morning
Editors-In-Chief-----------Gregory Kothesakis, Christina Panouis
over the course of a year.
Copy Editors---------------Grace Lee, Alishbah Saddiqui
I truly worked my hardest to
improve the lunches through
the NHP Food Service Advisory Council. I’m proud to say
that our hard work paid off
and we were able to provide a
deli bar, daily pizza and new
lunches into our lunch program. After many years of eating subpar lunches, that taste
of a freshly made ham, cheese,
lettuce, tomato and chipotle
ranch sandwich tastes so much
I would like to give a huge
sweeter.
shoutout to my Student Council team; from the officers to
I’ve done my best to keep my amazing advisors, Mr.
on playing new feel-good mu- Kowalcyzk and Ms. Esposito.
sic on the loudspeaker whether They are extremely creative,
that’s High School Musical, Jo- hard-working and committed
nas Brothers or Justin Bieber. people who have listened to
Other than the lunch reform, me with open ears ,even if I
I think the music in the hall- have a completely outrageous
ways has to be my greatest ini- idea. I couldn’t have asked for
tiative as the Student Council a better team. You guys are
President. Music is a language what made this experience a
that everyone understands. lot of fun for me.
Music has the mystical power
to create joy and bring smiles
I would like to give a huge
to everyone, and that is exactly thank you from the bottom of
what I intended to get across my heart to the student body.
when I played music all year. I I’m the man I am today bethank everyone over the course cause of the encouragement
of this year who has given me and support of every student.
song suggestions and I hope Without your belief in me, I
News Editors---------------Shaheer Ilyas, Jordan Williams
Features Editors------------Emily Budhram, Fiona Kiernan
Sports Editors--------------Tyler Baron, Vishruth Girish
Entertainment Editors----Roby Daniel, Eleni Kothesakis
Student Life Editors-------Jana Cruz, Krupa Patel
Cartoonists------------------Priyanka Algu, Matthew Wong
Business Managers---------Michael Valentino, Karina Wong
Publicity Coordinators----Margaret Cotter, Danielle Schwartz
Manager---------------------Millena Skugor
Advisers----------------------Michael Stencel, Ellen VanWie
Writers: Kyle Bangug, Claire Friel, Alyssa Garcia, Carolyn Mikowski, Anush
Shah, Vishwajit Sharma, Jessica Shechtman, Yahya Sheikh, Diya Shroff
THE CHARIOT - 2016 - 2017 STAFF
Editors-In-Chief-----------Emily Budhram, Eleni Kothesakis
Copy Editors---------------Mariyah Rajshahiwala, Nivetha Shanmugarajah
News Editors---------------Alexa Blandeburgo, Dave Dodson
Features Editors------------Anooja John, Krupa Patel
Sports Editors--------------Christopher Kerrane, Matthew Notine
Entertainment Editors----Abha Japi, Anush Shah
Student Life Editors-------Margaret Cotter, Danielle Schwartz
Business Manager----------Saumya Sharma
Publicity Coordinator-----Ryan Jose
Staff Photographers--------Zahra Gittham, Diya Shroff
Advisers----------------------
Chariot Editors-in-Chief Goodbyes
Requiem for a Dictator - Greg’s Goodbye
Dear Staff,
To my Staff
*THIS PART IS DONE, I JUST NEED TO
PHYSICALLY GET IT FROM THE CHARIOT
ROOM COMPUTER*
To Tyler: Don't change anything about you.
We’ve been friends for thirteen years since you
shrieked at me at Clinton G. Martin and I
thought you were a freak. You’re the most reliable,
organized person on staff, and working with you
these past two years as your co-editor in entertainment and watching you make the sports section
great again has been great.
To Vishruth: Change is a good thing! You often
think too highly of yourself, you constantly argue
with me over minute details, and you never take
criticism well. However, you have made the most
stunning layouts this paper has ever seen, your
writing is sublime, and your persona is tolerable.
To Emily: It’s been a rough year, Emily. I’ve put
a lot of pressure not only on your section but on
you as an editor and as a person. You’ve proved me
wrong though in more ways than you know. Your
work ethic and devotion to the paper make me
hopeful for a Chariot without me, and if there’s
anyone who can continue on the admiration for
journalism and love for the Chariot, it’s you.
To Krupa: Smell ya later! Just kidding Krupa. I
don’t really know enough about you as an editor
(I do have extensive knowlege of your tutoring
schedule, though). However, you’ve been in the
Chariot longer than even I have, and that kind of
persistence and drive doesn’t come from someone
who doesn’t rise to the occasion every single issue.
To Shaheer: It has been a rollercoaster of a year,
Shaheer. From our friendly days in journalism
where we wrote about Jerin’s bowel movements
in KFC, to our silent cutthroat race to editor-inchief, and now in the present day in our silence
and conflict, it has truly been an experience to
work alongside you. Even though I’ve had to shoot
you (and your power moves) down on more than
one occasion, you still bring innovation, accuracy,
and edge to the news section, and next year's news
editors will be standing in your tall shadow.
To Jordan: Wait, you're on staff? News to me I.
Haha, get it? News to me? Cause you're a news
editor but in like a metaphorical sense? Jordan
last year you did absolutely nothing, actually I'm
pretty sure you only stepped in the office once and
it was to hang a picture on the wall. Since you set
OMG Guys Wait Stop - Christina’s Goodbye
such a low bar last year I guess you technically did
improve a lot. Despite me (and everyone who is
actually on staff) heckling you into nonexistence
for not showing up to layout ever, you are still my
go-to editor whenever I need something done.
Even though you're a primordial animal with a
nickname that sends school administrators into
shock, it has still been an honor to be your friend.
To Roby: Robito, somehow you are both the
most intellectually developed person I've ever
met, and somehow also the most fetal. You make
basic mistakes every single issue. But that's part
of what makes you great: you're not perfect. You
constantly look for help and you constantly ask
for new ways to make your section better. Your
lack of common sense will be missed.
To Fiona: Fiona, thanks for being a reliable, hardworking individual who never ceases to come up
with great ideas. Your Gaelic flair and sassy ideas
are great at long meetings, and you do your job
so effortlessly that I barely need to help you at all.
To Jana: Janacruz, you've become the most hardworking, independent, and creative person on
staff. Your ideas are world-class, your layouts are
stunning, and your bubbly attitude make you one
of my favorite people to work with. We came from
journalism together, and I still can't believe the
amazing final product that you create every single
issue. You're an awesome editor, a great person,
and a fantastic friend.
To Christina: There's nothing in this short blurb
I can write that encapsulates a lifetime of friendship and a year of working alongside you as coeditor-in-chief. You might be a little emotionally
unstable, but you'll always be my little hot mess.
Thank you for everything in my life.
To Stencel & VanWie: Stencel, you have made
my year. We've yelled at each other in the hallway, we've wrestled with authority disputes, we've
stressed about the tight deadlines and impossible staff, but without you there would be no
Chariot. Your guidance and influence have made
the Chariot the best it's been in years. It's a true
tragedy that this will be your last year as adviser,
but you will be leaving a legacy of excellent staff
members and seniors who adore you. Vanwie, you
have been the mother goose of the Chariot. You've
taken us underneath your wing, protected us from
the worst parts of layout with your kindness (and
pizza), and your presence, despite your insistince
otherwise, is something we all cherish.
To Next Year's Staff: lol good luck
At the beginning of this year, I came into this
position with the slogan, "Make Chariot Great
Again". No, we're not funded by The Donald and
no we're not taking a stance. The Chariots of the
1960s and the 1970s showed excellent layouts,
journalistic integrity, quality articles, and gramattical neatness. I wanted to bring the Chariot
back on that track this year. I wanted to make
the Chariot great again. Well, we rekindled the
tradition of April Fools, we restored neat and innovative layouts to the paper, and ultimately we
were recognized for having the second best paper
in the entirity of Long Island. I couldn't be more
humbled, in the Chariot's 60th year of publication, to have had this amazing year. Thank you
all, for everything.
This year has been nothing less than interesting. Its been a roller coaster that consisted of
stress, laughing, yelling, and yes of course fighting. Well mostly the fights were between Stencel
and Gregory, but we all had to witness that. We
had a common goal to make the paper better than
its ever been this year, and I think we all reached
that goal together.
To Emily: Your smile is unmissable. I always loved
sitting in the office with you, you made stressful
situations into ones that were worth laughing
about. Next year as you take on the role of editor
in chief, keep that positive and bubbly attitude.
Keep your head high and remember that you are
ready to take on this leadership role. I am confident that you will be able to keep the paper on the
path of success.
To Eleni: I met you when you were two years
old, and I’ve watched you grow up, both in an out
of school. I am so proud to be able to pass on the
torch to you as editor-in-chief next year. Although
you are blood related to Greg, I know you have
a warmer soul, and a kinder demeanor than your
brother. However, I know you possess the same
leadership ability and will do just as great a job.
To Krupa: Thank you for being my co-feature editor last year, and helping me learn the ropes. Your
dedication to Chariot is remarkable and I commend you for sticking with it for so long. Good
luck next year and enjoy being a senior, it’s going
to be one of the best years of your life.
To Shaheer: Although we’ve clashed heads once
or twice, your witty remarks about being too lazy
to go to layout and your arguments with Gregory
have always made me laugh. Although I know everyone was hard on you, the news section wouldn’t
of been the way it turned out to be without you.
To Jordan: Every time I would get annoyed at
Greg and roll my eyes, you were always the person
that would catch me and smile along. Thank you
for listening to my complaints and helping me
laugh about it after.
To Jana: Your laugh is unmistakable, and I’d
know you were in the office once I heard it booming from outside. Thank you for lifting everyone’s
spirit especially in times of stress.
To Roby: This year we’ve gotten to know each
other a lot better, and I’m 100% positive that you
think I’m a psycho. That’s my fault, because I find
a way to bring up completely random things that
all of you guys really just don’t care about. Regardless, thank you for listening to them, and for trying to put up with me.
To Fiona: I know that this year, you’ve had some
ups and downs, but I am honestly so proud that
you stuck with Chariot regardless of everything
that went on. I look up to you for sticking up for
your ideas, and working so hard.
To Vishruth: First and foremost, thank you for
allowing me to barge in on you and Tyler’s third
period work sessions to talk your ear off. I’ve
shared far too many stories with you, and things
that I know you now use against me. Although
I’ve known you since the 6th grade, it wasn’t until
Chariot that we formed a friendship, and I am extremely thankful that we did. Although you were
a sports editor this year, you were really an honorary editor-in-chief. You helped Greg and I in more
ways than one.
To Tyler: Oh Tyler, since the moment I met you,
I think we’ve had a love-hate kinda relationship.
You’re mind-blown by the things I say, and always
find a way to make some sort of comment about
a reason why what I'm saying isn’t rational at all.
You’ve been there to witness all of the arguments
since the fetus days, and you’ve been my friend for
as long as I can remember. You and Vishruth did
a phenomenal job this year on the sports section
and it was seriously my favorite section to read.
To Greg: So, we did it. We made it through this
year without killing one another and I’m extremely proud. There is nobody else I would’ve rather
worked with. As much as you drive me crazy, I
look up to you in so many ways. You commit
yourself to your ideas, and never go down without
a fight. You do everything 110% and apply yourself in everything you do.
To Mr. Stencel: I’ve known you since the ninth
grade, as I sat in your advanced class and listened
as you made jokes. I loathed you that one time
you made me reenact Romeo and Juliet with Micael. However I still took journalism the following
year, and am so grateful I did. You have helped
guide me through most of my high school career, and are the reason behind my respect for the
newspaper and journalism.
“My wish, For you, Is that this life becomes
all that you want it to.”
Adelphi University
Veena Anil
Tyler Cabrera
Thomas Daily
Julian DePaz
Elizabeth Duong
Athena Fernandez
Christina Ferrante
Jasmine Garcia
Frederick Grimshaw
Shane Jacob (NYU College of Dentistry)
Vinay Maddula (NYU College of Dentistry)
Meekha Mathew
Jillian Myers
Sherah Thomas
Arcadia University
James Brooks
Bentley University
Kristine Leung
Boston University
Carolyn Wilson
University of Bridgeport
Louis Plomitallo
City University of New York (CUNY)
Baruch College
Jibin Abraham
Jeffin Kuriakose
Anthony Kurien
Alicia Manjila (Macaulay Honors)
Amal Mukalel
Angela Pugliese
Richard Sam
Yasmin Seweid
Yahya Sheikh
Brandon Young
Brooklyn College
Chrismal Abraham (Macaulay Honors)
Pryanka Algu (Macaulay Honors)
Roby Daniel (Macaulay Honors)
Jena Poblete
Jordan Williams (Macaulay Honors)
City College of New York
Yardelis Diaz (Sophie Davis School)
Carlo Espejo
Justin Hong
Kimberly Keblish (Macaulay Honors)
Gregory Kothesakis
Randy Mahadeo
Jeffery Mathew
Abir Petiwala (Macaulay Honors)
Hunter College
Mariam Ali
Argeroula Cothalis
Ciara Gallagher
Yuling Huang
Mohuya Khan
Michael Pak
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Yogita Tandon
LaGuardia Community College
Naomi Pyle
New York City College of Technology
Ketsia Surena
New York City Technical College
Malik Laird
Queensborough Community College
Francine Chirinos
Brandon Meredith
Queens College
Arub Ahmed
Musa Almiggabber
“Ain’t about how fast I get there, Ain’t about what’s waiting
on the other side, It’s the climb.”
Meagan Dauble
Alyssa Garcia
Dhara Patel
Jailene Sumba
Coastal Carolina University
Iona College
Jennifer Miter
Ithaca College
Abby Wizel
Jack Belmonte
Long Island University (LIU)
Cornell University
Kevin Condron
Gregory Haynes
Brandon Mohan
Sean Moran
Michael Orlik
Julia Singh
Grace Lee
The Culinary Institute of Technology
Amanda Rego
De Anza College
Michael Chan
University of Delaware
McKenzie Lynch
Steven Teixeira
Fairfield University
Gina Melone
Fordham University
Karina Wong
University of Hartford
Jana Cruz
Hofstra University
Frank Bachhuber
Tyler Baron
Binitha Benjamin
Kevin Garcia
Hussain Gittham
Alishbah Saddiqui
Christina Saji
Goldie Thomas
Michael Valentino
Beverly Varughese
Post
Brooklyn
Angel George
Loyola University Maryland
Sarah Ng
Brian Saramago
Marist College
Maya Guzman
Joseph Weiner
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John Stampfli
Mercy College
Ahmed Alami
Jennifer Joseph
Scott Kelnhofer
Matthew Mastoridis
Molloy College
Mark Chambers
Natalie Cullen
Sean Daily
Kyle Donohue
Vasia Halicos
Krupa Jacob
“Cause I’ve had the time of my life,
And I owe it all to you.”
Jenny Jose
Asisdeep Kaur
Thomas Koshy
James Messina
Arun Nair
Andrea Salmeron
Archana Senthilkumar
Apoorva Shaji
Anisha Thomas
Anjana Thomas
Neesa Thomas
Jake Villacis
Akhil Njaliyathu
Aaron Nouza
Dennis O’Boyle
Brianna Palmieri
Mareena Philip
Adriana Reyes
Leen Sakkijha
Armaan Singh
Suresh Singh
Surjit Singh
Dylan Stansbury
Montserrat College of Art
National University of La Plata
(Argentina)
Mount Saint Mary College
New York Institute of Technology
David Mshar
Fiona Kiernan
Nassau Community College
Aiden Ayau
Dominick Barbaro
Joseph Buratti
Nicole Caruana
Toni-Anne Chiofalo
Kayla Davalos
Anita DeSantis
Matthew Doering
John Dunn
Catherine Escobar
Linda George
Zareen Goolcharran
Amal John
Ashil John
Joseph Kakkanattu
Sachin Kumar
Jia Rong Li
Deana Mallick
Yegor Manoni
Nicholas Marchelos
Henry Medina
Anthony Montoya
Brendan Murnane
Angelica Coniglio
Rija Ahmed
Merve Altinbas
Ajay Benjamin
Chiara Bushati
Salahuddin Qureshi
Kristopher Singh
Navjot Singh
Robin Thomas
Eshita Verma
New York University
Tahmid Bhuiyan
Northeastern University
Emily Park
Pace University
Aaron Perkins
Quinnipiac University
Cassandra Oncioiu
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Steven Cano
“It’s something unpredictable but in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life.”
Sacred Heart University
Christina Panouis
Samantha Zebitsch
State University of New York (SUNY)
University at Albany
Christein Joseph
Ryan Klett
Joshua Rajan
Alisa Raju
Joshua Rayappa
Maika Rivera
Binghamton University
Anas Abbas
Sabrina Balducci
Jobin Joseph
Millena Skugor
Ashley Thomas
University at Buffalo
Jerin Abraham
Ami Ajmeri
Edwin Biju
Canton
Nicholas Favale
Cortland
Dana Battaglini
Victoria Mooney
Delhi State College
Lorenzo Focarino
Dax Shethia
Anthony Verde
Joseph White
College of Environmental Science and
Forestry
Hayley Glover
Farmingdale State College
Riyad Azeez
MariElena Batista
Steve DaCosta
Joseph Ghotra
Farheen Hyder
Shaheer Ilyas
Sunny Talreja
Zachary Vales
Jared Wu
Fashion Institute of Technology
Jonathan Ang
Betsabe Espinal
Daniella Lujambio
Catherine Lyons
Ashley Miranda
Geneseo State College
Benjamin Cradin
Maritime College
Kevin Kern
Kevin Peteroy
David Rackoff
Herkimer College
Nando Viera
New Paltz
Jessica Fox
Eric Gonzalez
Nicholas Lasko
Kishan Patel
Michael Romando
Tania Velin
Old Westbury
Alexandra Bongiorno
Lauren Carbone
Hyo Kyoung Choi
Kaynat Pal
“As we go on. We remember. All the times we.
Had together”
Oneonta
Jeremy Elkashash
Jason Priest
Natalie Stein
Stony Brook University
Kimberly Gilot
Vishruth Girish
Reshma Itty
Wei Hua Jiang
Karthik Nair
Nidhi Patel
Nimi Patel
Jorge Isaac Pincay
Cameron Pon
Manpreet Singh
Yash Trivedi
Joelle Wright
Brian Wu
St. John’s University
Joseph Cicack
Tiffany Dominic
Danielle Gerbe
Sachin Jacob
Sharon John
Mary Kelly
Emily Lackraj
Jacob Leeds
Tanay Maddula
Daniella Malliae
Danielle Mallick
Reianna Mathews
Maria Michael
Amanda Negretti
James Ronson
Silvy Thomas
Jamie Wong
Ronald Zekthi
Suffolk County Community College
Ashley Moran
Syracuse University
Ryan Hugh
United States Marine Corps
Darren Bonura
Anundamodaran Kumarakurup
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Joseph Gardella
United States Navy
Dean Ferreira
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Aswathy Madathil
Seema Sakaria
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and
Technology
Zachary Fazekas
Villanova University
Kyle Bangug
Undeclared
Jordany Azcona
Kayla Caldas
Ryan Dollbaum
Elmer Granados
Mariana Hernandez
Zubaer Hossain
Aaron James
Yannis Leveski
Adam Merzougui
Jiapei Zhou
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have even resulted in tragedy. Multiple
construction sites have collapsed, making the death toll due to the games rise
to eleven workers.
Despite this, the most concerning
problem is the mosquito borne Zika virus that can be easily spread and can lead
to miscarriages or birth defects in pregnant women. The WHO has declared
the virus a “global health emergency.”
The Olympic Games will promote the
unnecessary exposure of thousands of
tourists who will then return home,
increasing the possibility of the disease
becoming even more widespread. The
public health disaster that can ensue
is threatening and may have devastating effects. However WHO also stated,
“Canceling or changing the location of
the Olympics will not alter the spread
of Zika virus.”
Doctors and critics have called for the
games to be relocated elsewhere or even
cancelled. To many people’s dismay, the
Olympics will remain in Rio despite the
recent events that would encourage it to
be moved elsewhere. The IOC has failed
to make a contingency plan and has no
other option but to maintain the location it chose seven years ago.
National outrage was sparked when
zookeepers were forced to shoot and kill
a gorilla named Harambe in Cincinnati.
Trespassing the barrier separating visitors and animasls, three year-old Isiah
Gregg fell into the gorilla’s enclosure at
the Cincinnati Zoo last week and spent
a total of 15 terrifying minutes alone
with the 450-pound ape. Animal rights
activists all across the globe have started
petitions and created Facebook pages,
such as Justice for Harambe, in response
to the way the situation was handled,
especially since silverback gorillas are an
endangered species.
As seen in the video, Harambe
drags the boy around in the water in a
seemingly aggressive way. The child suffered no serious injuries. Animal experts
say that the gorilla’s body language indicated that he did not want to hurt the
child, but rather protect it. The loud,
irritating cries of the onlookers likely
caused the gorilla to act in such a manner. Senior lecturer in Primate Behavior
Dr. Emily Bethell stated, “His behavior
is very gentle, he’s acting if he is simply interested in this new being.” PETA
states, “Gorillas are self-aware. They
don’t attack unless they’re provoked.”
From this, it’s clearly evident that the
gorilla did not deserve to die. Harambe
was not acting aggressively and was just
acting in accordance with normal animal behavior. However, in such a stressful situation, the zookeepers had to act
fast. Although it would’ve been ideal if
there were other measures that could’ve
been taken in order to protect the child’s
including Dunkin Donuts and gas stations. This is quite contrary to the normal peaceful atmosphere of New Hyde
Park that usually goes undisturbed,
causing many people to worry about
personal safety and the safety of businesses. The concern during the daytime
is substantially lower than that during
the night, considering the time frame of
most of these events.
The beginning of May was graced
with two robberies of the Subway on
Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park.
According to a police investigation, the
second robbery was unrelated to the
other knifepoint robberies. The assailant
was described as a white man, approximately 5’10”, who entered the shop at
9:10 at night with his hand covering his
side, as if to hide a gun.
The man demanded money from the
cashier, and the gun was never shown.
Threats like this are still real, though,
and the investigation is ongoing.
Fallujah, Iraq - ISIL command centers and tunnel networks were bombed
by coalition warplanes, with dozens of
militants killed. The airstrikes targeted the
operational units of ISIL. An estimated
50,000 residents are currently trapped in
the conflict between opposing combatants.
Civilians are asked to place white sheets
over their homes to avoid bombing. Many
people have the fled the city in seek of refuge. However, surrounding areas are deprived of basic human necessities.
-J. Williams
Source: thestar.com
Millena Skugor
In 2009, with a booming economy
and a city known for its beautiful beaches and people, Rio de Janeiro seemed
liked the perfect location for the 2016
Summer Olympic Games.
But fast forward to June 2016 and
the country of Brazil is drowning in a
pool of problems it has created for itself.
Everything that could’ve gone wrong
did. President Rousseff is awaiting her
impeachment trial, the economy has
gone into a recession, there is a national
outbreak of the Zika virus, and crime
has become rampant. Now, less than
two months away, it seems that the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
chose possibly one of the worst places to
host the event that is expected to attract
thousands of tourists from all around
the world.
Both the federal and state governments are unprepared, with various venues being incomplete. Rio de Janeiro’s
state government is in a financial crisis
and does not have the means to pay
public workers, including fire fighters,
policemen, teachers, and doctors. This
prohibits them from paying the many
workers needed for the games. Many
of the large projects are unfinished and
In the first week of May, there had
already been two robberies of local Subway shops in New Hyde Park, causing
a great deal of stress and chaos across
Long Island.
Since the beginning of March,
there has been a chain of knifepoint
robberies occurring not only in New
Hyde Park, but in the surrounding area
as well, spreading from Oceanside to
Massapequa Park. These robberies occur
mostly at local stores and restaurants,
Source: Reuters
Emily Budhram
life in that moment, there weren’t. Tranquilizers would not have worked since
they can take up to ten minutes to start
taking effect; and in those ten minutes,
the animal could have lashed out and
panicked, hurting three year-old Isiah.
Unfortunately, many have started to
blame the kid’s parents for the situation.
FOX News is even going as far as looking at his father’s criminal record, even
though he wasn’t present at the scene at
the time. Many also blame the mother
for being so negligent. In fact, some
on Twitter have even tweeted things
like, “Save a gorilla. Shoot a mother.”
However, it is important to note that
she was also tending to several of her
other kids at the time and children, especially young boys, can be particularly
rambunctious. If anything, the zoo is at
fault for not taking precautions to ensure that no one is able to get through
the barriers. And if people really cared
about the well-being of the gorilla, they
should be criticizing the mere existence
of zoos, as they can be extremely damaging to the animal’s physical and mental
health. PETA commented, “This tragedy is exactly why PETA urges families
to stay away from any facility that displays animals as sideshows for humans
to gawk at.”
Although many believe that the gorilla
didn’t deserve to die, a child’s life was
at risk and a decision was made. Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard
stated, “Looking back, we’d make the
same decision.” A three year-old’s life
was protected, but an animal was lost.
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Subway Swipers
by
Alishbah Saddiqui
Paris, France - Evacuation efforts have
been underway as torrential downpours
cause deadly flooding throughout central
and northeastern France. Aside from the
immediate danger this has presented to
civilians, it has also caused a threat to
the valuable pieces of art located within
Parisian museums. The rainfall has also
caused a disruption to the French Open,
leading to the postponement of several tennis matches. President François Hollande
links the rainfail to global warming.
-J. Williams
X-MEN is X-ceptional
Striking a Feminist Chord
by
by
Anush Shah
This year more superhero movies
have been made than any year before,
and with the amount of money and success they have made so far, the superhero movie genre has no sign of slowing
down. However, after the tremendously successful Captain America: Civil
War and the surprisingly entertaining
Deadpool, what is next for the superhero movie genre? The answer is X-Men
Apocalypse.
The X-Men franchise is one of the longest lasting movie franchises starting in
2000, with X-Men. After critical failures
such as X-Men: The Last Stand and XMen Origins: Wolverine, it looked like
it was time to say goodbye to the franchise. However, after the surprising hit
X-Men: First Class, it looked like the
X-Men franchise was back, and this was
solidified with X-Men: Days of Future
Past, which is deemed not only the best
X-Men films, but one of the best superhero films of all time. After waiting for
two years, the X-Men franchise is back
with Apocalypse, but did it live up to the
hype that audience members were craving after Days of Future Past?
X-Men Apocalypse, unfortunately is
not as great as Days of Future Past, but
is still an extremely entertaining film.
Veterans of the franchise, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, are still
outstanding as Professor X and Magneto. Both actors understand the characters very well and also understand the
dynamic relationship between the two
characters. Michael Fassbender truly
steals the show in this film, portraying
Magneto as a broken and complex character, who does not know on which side
he belongs.
One of the biggest flaws of the film
is the pacing. The beginning of the film
is very slow, as it spent a lot of time setting up all the characters in the movie.
The problem of having so many characters in one film is that each one has to
have an ample amount of screen time
and this gets frustrating. The first ten
minutes of the film involves Apocalypse
in Egypt and how he became Apocalypse, and the scene is very tedious
and predictable, and also unnecessary.
The entire first act of the film revolves
around Apocalypse recruiting his Four
Horsemen and though it is necessary,
it could have been cut shorter as it felt
much longer and more drawn out than
it needed to be.
Other than the slow pacing of the
film at the beginning, some of the characters being very forgettable, and a dull
villain, the film is very entertaining and
a must see. With amazing acting, fun
action, and a great story, the film is a
perfect addition to the X-Men franchise,
and although it isn’t as noteworthy as
Days of Future Past, it is still a fantastic
film. It is another great addition to the
superhero genre and the movie is sure to
get you excited for the X-Men franchise.
Vishwajit Sharma
Before Fifth Harmony, girl bands
seemed like a trend that was dying out
with the last girl bands existing about a
decade ago. Fifth Harmony marks the
rebirth of these bands and it seems to
be competing well with other bands and
singers of the time.
Many of the tracks on 7/27 display
the style Fifth Harmony is best known
for: loud, booming, and catchy. You
want to sing aloud and dance to the beat
of these songs.
Many of the timeless songs on the
album are classic because they are odes
to women everywhere. They all have
strong staccato beats followed by a
stronglegato beat in the chorus, which
creates a strong, hard beat that emphasizes female independence. "Not That
Kinda Girl" demands that men treat
women with respect and equality and
"That’s My Girl" encourages women to
fight for themselves. Everyone has had
their highs and lows, and it’s important
for a woman to pick herself up and keep
fighting, not wait for a knight in shining armor.
The album 7/27 is a home run.
It matches catchy rhythms with meaningful messages, makes people want to
dance and think, and gets people to sing
and become a little braver.
Grande’s New Album Delivers
Little Enjoyment
by
Eleni Kothesakis
In the three years since Ariana Grande
released her last album she has been
caught licking donuts, appearing on
the show Scream Queens, and looking
flawless at award shows. All of that was
forgotten when Dangerous Woman was
released.
Although her album was released on
May 20th, Ariana Grande released the
song “Dangerous Woman” more than
three months prior. Since the single
was released it has been on the top of
the charts, and rightfully so. With lyrics such as “Cause I’m a giver/ It’s only
nature/ I live for danger,” this song was
the perfect teaser for her new album because it shows how much Grande has
progressed as an artist since her last album.
The last five songs on Grande’s album
are more boring than watching paint
dry. Her album started off strong with
music that was so different than what
she did in the past, but as the album
goes on it is as if Ariana Grande is going
backwards.
Ariana Grande’s whole album contradicts itself. Her style of music may be
more soulful but the songs that she sings
are still as bland as ever. Music is supposed to affect people’s emotions and
make the person listening to the song
feel the way the artist feels. Grande’s
music does none of that since, as hard as
she may try to get rid of it, she still has
a whiny voice. The only emotion that
Grande’s new album made me feel was
a sense of hopelessness for a brighter future in the music industry.
Rick Riordan’s Riveting Read Reveals Real Rewards
by
Diya Shroff
When I heard that Rick Riordan was
coming out with a second sequel series
to the Percy Jackson series, I was excited
to read about what had happened to the
characters I had adored so much as a
child. But, I was also slightly wary. Although the second series was very enjoyable and filled with cliffhangers, it was
not comparable to the first.
To my surprise, the first book of the
The Trials of Apollo series, The Hidden
Oracle, was refreshingly funny and very
well written. While people who have
read the previous novels may enjoy the
novel slightly more due to minor refer-
ences to the previous protagonists and
the familiar writing style, you do not
need to have read the previous series to
understand and appreciate the novel.
While this book is a good read for anyone of any age, it targets a younger preteen demographic.
The novel centers around the god of
prophecy, Apollo. Zeus, has cast the “almighty” god Apollo from Olympus and
has made him “a mere mortal teenager”
because he believes that Apollo caused
a large war which was the central conflict written about in the previous series.
Although many readers are drawn to
this book for its adventure and violence,
what made me enjoy the novel was
Apollo himself. Apollo’s constant hilarious comments of self-entitlement which
usually praise his former glory and insult the average human never ceases to
cause laughter. For example, Apollo
says, “I will never understand how you
mortals tolerate it. You live your entire
life trapped in a sack of meat, unable to
enjoy simple pleasures...And now, heaven’s help me, I was one of you—just another meat sack.” If you are a fan of silly
humor, you will love this book.
The Power of Makeup
by
Carolyn Mikowski
In today’s society, more specifically
on social media platforms, “makeup
culture” has become a huge aspect of
life. However, it’s spreading past celebrity makeup artists and drag queens,
making makeup something that is available to people of all ages and genders.
This rise of makeup culture is not meant
to teach people to change themselves or
to hide their insecurities under ten different products, but rather to embrace
who they are and enhance their natural
beauty.
Starting with the YouTube beauty
community, makeup has exploded all
over social media and become a more
prominent part of society then it ever
had been. YouTubers such as NikkieTutorials, Desi Perkins, Jaclyn Hill, LustreLuxe, Carli Bybel, and countless others
regularly upload videos in order to teach
their viewers new techniques and share
products they love. Tati Westbrook,
known as GlamLifeGuru, devotes her
time to putting “Hot New Products”
to the test, ranging from drugstore
makeup to $195 foundations and $340
face masks. This beauty community is
largely dominated by women, but there
is also a rise of many male artists on
YouTube who are receiving just as much
attention. MannyMUA, Jeffree Star,
and Patrick Starrr have recently gained
huge success across social media, and
have even launched their own makeup
lines or created collaborations with
well-known brands.
Makeup itself has also become a
huge part of pop culture and social media. There are fan pages for YouTubers,
meme accounts, and inspiration pages
that provide even more recognition for
makeup culture. At this point, it’s hard
to go on Twitter or Instagram and not
have something involving makeup pop
up from someone who retweeted it,
or on a recommended page. Although
makeup is something that dates back to
ancient times, it is most recently becoming so well known and even despised.
With this rise of makeup culture,
many people have rejected the increasing popularity of using “face paint” to
alter one’s appearance, and are critical of
the movement. For example, a popular
meme is to have a picture of a person
without makeup and one with a full face
of makeup on, with the caption “Take
her swimming on the first date.” These
memes are often created by people who
consider themselves “meninists,” or the
male version of a feminist. As a result
of this “makeup shaming,” the beauty
community has reacted in positive manner, most commonly known as the trend
“The Power of Makeup.” A 20 year old
YouTuber from the Netherlands, known
online as NikkieTutorials, started the
trend with her video called “The Power
of Makeup.” The video took the Internet by storm, earning almost 30 million views since then. Nikkie wanted to
provide inspiration for those who wear
makeup, and help those who do push
past societal stigmas and stereotypes and
embrace who they are. The video shows
Nikkie doing a “full face of glam” on
one half of her face and leaving one side
completely bare to show how makeup
can transform someone’s face, and help
people learn to embrace what they love,
because there are “no rules to makeup.”
Since the video was published in
May of 2015, many others who are
part of the online beauty community
have filmed similar videos, showing
how makeup can transform one’s face.
YouTuber MyPaleSkin published a
video titled “You Look Disgusting” in
July 2015, using comments taken from
her social media pages of what people
had to say about her, with and without
makeup. She ends the video in a positive manner, stating “You are beautiful,
don’t let anyone tell you differently, not
even yourself.” This video points out the
societal pressure, especially on girls, to
always look good. It also highlights the
need for one to wear makeup if one’s
face is anything less than flawless, but
to not wear too much because then he
is she is considered “fake.” The power
of the makeup movement is meant to
help people accept who they are, and
spread the word that if you want to
wear makeup you can, and if you don’t
that’s okay too. This movement points
out the pressure society puts on people
to look good, despite the fact that we’re
all people, and we are all the same, no
matter what we look like on the outside.
Since the publication of the video
that launched this trend, NikkieTutorials has created an Instagram account
known as “PowerofMakeup” in order
to showcase the artistry behind makeup
and inspire followers to love themselves,
no matter how they look. Through the
account, Nikkie has shared the stories of
two burn survivors who use makeup to
transform themselves, but both spread
the same message—that you should
learn to accept yourself, and makeup is
a way of transforming yourself for you
and no one else. Nikkie has also shared
the makeup looks of a girl who has alopecia, a disease which causes one’s hair
to fall out. It is clear that the account’s
purpose is to serve as inspiration, and
to be a way for makeup lovers to connect away from societal pressures and
makeup shame.
Your Island, Your Summer
by
Meg Cotter and Alexa Blandeburgo
We’ve all been there - waking up at
the time you’d be getting out of school
and feeling like you just wasted the day.
That basically epitomizes the last weeks
of summer. But don’t worry, here’s a
jam-packed list of what to do during
those grueling, refreshing weeks of boredom and tiredness.
Let’s talk location. It sometimes leaves
our mind that we live just 18 miles away
from one of the greatest cities in the
world. With just a few friends, the city
can be the site of good memories and
good times. Your first stop is the High
Line. Once a deserted railroad track, it
was turned into a fantastic 1.25 mile
haven from the hustle and bustle that
the city is known for. This elevated park
includes a flowing waterway for visitors
to dip their feet in during the hot summer months and a garden that makes
one forget they’re even in the city. The
High Line overlooks beautiful views of
the Hudson River with an elevated view
of the Meatpacking District. It’s located
on the West Side of Manhattan and
begins (or ends) a few blocks from the
West Village. Known as a quaint section
of the city, the West Village is home to
brownstone buildings and cobblestone
streets. A spot to hit if you’re ever in the
neighborhood is Magnolia Bakery. Famous for its cupcakes and sweet treats,
the bakery is the perfect spot for a quick
pick-me-up.
Moving along to Midtown, Dylan’s
Candy Bar in Times Square is enough
to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Even if
you’re not in the market for buying $30
worth of candy, just the place alone is
enough to make a visit. But if you’re in
the market for some new clothes that
won’t break your budget, SoHo is the
perfect place. SoHo is home to fashion boutiques like Brandy Melville,
Mystique, and many others. They’re
all relatively close to each other, so it
shouldn’t be difficult to locate them.
But now you’re hungry, right? Just next
a step away from the shopping in SoHo
is Little Italy, which has the Australian-
inspired (ironic) cafe, Two Hands. This
cafe is home to the Instagram-worthy
food and aesthetic that floods your Instagram feed without you even knowing.
Lastly (and perhaps the most famous)
is Serendipity 3 on the east side. With
names such as Kim Kardashian, Zac
Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and more
people you follow on Instagram visiting there, it is known for its frozen hot
chocolate and banana split. Just type in
a picture of the frozen hot chocolate and
we won’t have to say anymore. However,
this place gets packed so a reservation is
strongly encouraged.
If you’re tight on funds or worried
about transportation, there are plenty
of places to have a good time right here
on Long Island. If you’re looking for
an active place, go to Bounce in Syosset with some close friends. “Bounce!
Trampoline Sports” is an indoor amusement center with trampoline areas as
well as dodgeball and basketball events.
Bounce! will have you jumping for
hours with your friends and it’s a great
workout.
Let’s be honest, everyone enjoys singing their favorite songs whether you’re
talented or tone-deaf. If you’re wanting
to improve your karaoke skills, Karaoke
Christmas is less than 20 minutes away
and not too pricey. If you’re looking for
a challenge, “Can You Escape?” is an
increasingly popular place in Mineola
where you and a team get locked in a
fully themed room and have 60 minutes
to solve the puzzles, find clues and get
out.
If you still don’t know what to do
or where to go, visit out east. Places
such as Greenport, The Hamptons, and
other beach towns will have you second
guessing you’re in New York. The quaint
towns with beautiful beaches are the
best spot for a stay-cation or a day trip.
Take a break from the typical trip to
Jones Beach and head out east for good
food and fun.
No matter what you do this summer, it’ll definitely be great!
Dear 7th Graders... How to Be a Senior
by Jana
Cruz and Krupa Patel
If you are reading this you are
probably excited for the school year
to end and to become an 8th grader.
Now that you have learned the ropes
of NHP Memorial and no longer
get lost in the halls you can proudly
say you survived your 7th grade year.
Throughout the year you probably learned a few things, like who
out of the security guards ask for a
hall pass and who don’t, what teachers give the most homework, the
days to get hot lunch and the days to
pack lunch from home and how to
avoid the hallway traffic by the stairs.
These few things will stay with you
throughout your high school career.
But don’t be fooled; although you
will only be in grade this upcoming
September, don’t think that graduation is far ahead from you. Before
you know it, your senior year surely
without you even realizing it will be
here.
Back in 7th grade I was personally
told by Mrs. Phillip, “these 6 years
will fly by and before you know it
you will be in college.” Although
back then I didn’t believe her, she
was absolutely right. Time is something we don’t get back so we might
as well make the best of it. You are
still a young Gladiator so don’t waste
it; join a sports team, get involved
through clubs, try out for cheer/step
team/twirlers, whatever your heart
desires. High school is the perfect
opportunity for students to figure
out what interests them and what
doesn’t. I promise you that if you
by
don’t, you will regret it
Take advantage of these years
ahead of you to make memories,
do well in school, learn from others, and reach your full potential in
everything you do. High school is
the time to make mistakes and learn
from them. It’s the time to discover
what you like and dislike or what
you’re good and not good at. It’s
time to challenge yourself, but make
sure you don’t overwhelm yourself.
You will learn that people change,
and that’s okay because you will
change throughout the years as
well. Do your best, get involved,
and make memories because when
you’re looking back on it all as you’re
putting on your cap and gown, you
will be really glad that you did.
Take advantage of what this school
has to offer because when you leave
you will miss these halls someday.
For now, be proud to call yourself a
Gladiator.
The friendships you have formed
over the course of this year may not
be the same next year. The truth is
that people will continue to come
in and out of your life. Just know
that its okay to branch off into
other friends groups and look for
people who share similar interests.
If any of your friends seem to have a
problem with you venturing out of
your comfort zone, you might want
to reevaluate if they are truly your
friends. Remember to enjoy your
time in highschool, and to make the
most of your highschool career.
Yahya Sheikh
You’re a junior right now and you
just cannot wait to be a senior. The
idea of being a senior is so exhilarating and thought provoking that you
think about it every day. You dream
about senior cut days, senior week,
getting accepted to your college of
choice, prom, and even graduation.
But at this point in your life, also
known as the end of junior year, you
are very ignorant on what it takes
to be a senior. That’s why you are
reading this! So you can absorb everything you need to know on being
senior… before even being a senior.
It’s simple and doesn’t require a lot
of work. If you slacked off the first
three years of high school, then you
should not decide to start working
hard in your senior year because it’s
pointless. Stay true to yourself, and
stay true to your slacker self. But
don’t slack off to the point where
you start failing all your classes. This
article is about how to be a senior,
not how to be a super senior, and
I can’t help you with that unfortunately.
No matter what you do, you will
catch senioritis. Let it be, and don’t
fight it. As the disease it is, it will
spread throughout your body making you pure lazy. Just be cautious
about your attendance. See what I
did was not go to class a total of 18
times from September to January
and due to that, I couldn’t cut on senior cut day a couple of times. Trust
me, don’t be excessively absent all
the time. It’s your final year of high
school and you want to enjoy every
last bit of it. Go hard on your college applications! You only got one
shot at it and it’s the next four years
of your life. You really don’t want
to regret not taking it seriously, especially on college t-shirt day when
everyone is wearing the shirt of the
school they dreamed of going to.
Something that will help in the
long run is that you should really
save up money and a lot of it. Dues
will probably be at an all-time high
since you probably haven’t paid for
them in a while. Prom is expensive,
especially if you’re a girl who wants
to get your hair done, buy a dress,
and get your makeup done. If you’re
bringing a date from outside, well
then… good luck. You better have
a job around this time because I
can truly tell you you’re gonna be
financially unstable for a while after giving in your prom bid. A lot
of people want to have a lot of free
periods in their senior year, but you
can really get unlucky and get a free
period 2nd period and 8th period.
This forces you to come into school
at 8:00 and leave at 3:00 when you
potentially could’ve came in at 8:45
and left at 2:15. Just be thoughtful
and don’t take a lot of free periods,
because for some reason every class
you take in senior year transforms
into a kindergarten class where you
have to do no work at all and you
just chill. This of course is excluding
the advance placement classes, but
those too become fun after the AP
exams.
That’s just a small overview on how
to be a senior. You won’t really know
what to do when that time comes,
when you walk into school on the
last first day of high school in your
high school career even after reading
this article. It’s a year full of experiences, lessons learned, and memories. Just ask Student Council President Kyle Bangug! When I asked
him if he can give his advice on how
to be a senior, he said “LIVE IT UP.
Go to a party, support your school
team, and hang out with people you
usually don’t talk to. In senior year
every moment is fleeting, so cherish
the experience and cease the moment.” You can definitely take that
advice from the president and run
with it. But it won’t really benefit
you until you take this entire experience upon yourself. Just remember, it’s a really fun time filled with
both sad and happy moments. From
laughing to crying on your last day
as a high school student, senior year
will bring both ups and downs. Just
remember to surround yourself with
people who you can truly be yourself around and count on to be right
by you. The best thing about senior
year will definitely involve sharing
fun memories with with the people
you have gone to school with for the
past six years of your life.
Gladiators Go Cross-Atlantic
by
Claire Friel and Jessica Shechtman
The New Hyde Park English department is no stranger to England, having
visited more than once. This year it
broadened its horizons, though, visiting
Wales and Dublin as well. The advisors
helped create an itinerary that was both
educational and entertaining, but it was
not the planned activities alone that
made the trip an amazing experience. In
fact, it was the candid moments and the
diverse people that contributed most
to creating an unforgettable adventure.
Daniel Finch-Race is a professor at
Cambridge University and a tour guide
for ACIS. For the duration of the trip,
Daniel took the group around England
and Ireland, sharing his knowledge of
their vast histories and the literary geniuses who once lived there. Knowledge
was not all Daniel had to offer though.
Instantly, the students felt a connection
with Daniel. Over the course of the trip,
the group formed a bond with Daniel
as they came to love his snappy British humor and approachability, despite
his status as a master of languages and
an accomplished professor. The group
fondly remembers Daniel’s catch phrase
“Y’know, kind of…”, and the fun time
they had playing Cards Against Humanity with him on the ferry ride to
Ireland, during which Daniel let his
true colors show, and even taught the
students some new words.
The trip began in London, with a
guided tour of the Globe Theatre, a visit
to the London Tower, a walking tour of
the life of Charles Dickens, watching
the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace, and a lot of shopping. On
the very first night, the students were a
little nervous for the trip. When they
got to their first hotel, it took an insane
amount of time to find the rooms, and
the poor Wi-Fi didn’t help either. The
hotel was a little strange to a bunch of
people so used to lavish life in America,
especially the random door labeled “secrets.” However, once they rested and
started the next day, they were able to
laugh and even admire the quirks of
the hotel. During the rest of their stay
in London, the students learned all
about crown jewels, torture chambers
and delved into the lives of literary geniuses like William Shakespeare. In the
midst of all this, there was still room for
laughs. From Mr. Yen’s merciless roast
of a student’s fashion faux pas to a birthday celebration for Maya Guzman, the
group found time to goof off and enjoy
each other’s company.
On their last night in London, the
group visited the London Eye and had
the chance to take a bird’s-eye view of
the beautiful scenery London had to offer. Next on the itinerary was a journey
into the creation of the Harry Potter
films at the studio where it was actually filmed. Getting a glimpse into the
making of the films that defined our
childhood brought students like Mary
DiCanio to tears as they looked into
the Mirror of Erised and tasted Butterbeer for the first time. “What house
do you belong to?” became the most
asked question of the trip, and students
indulged in some friendly debate over
which house is the best. Hundreds of
pounds down and overstocked with
official Harry Potter merchandise, the
group departed for their next adventure.
The group got to walk around the
campus of one of the most prestigious
schools in the world, Oxford University.
One group of students recalls their experience punting in Oxford. Punting, a
pastime similar to Venetian gondola riding, proved to be more difficult than the
students bargained for, and left a group
of 5 struggling to row for over an hour.
Luckily Mr. Yen and the local punting employees came to the rescue. For
all else though, punting was a relaxing
and unique experience. This was followed by a short stay in Stratford Upon
Avon. In Stratford, they went to an acting workshop and saw a performance of
Don Quixote by the Royal Shakespeare
Company. Students also got to participate in an acting class led by the Royal
Shakespeare Company. No one expected
that trying to tap the back of someone’s
knees and playing dead in the middle of
a circle of people would be fun, but it
was actually an incredible bonding experience with a ton of laughs. Students
absolutely adored the small town of
Stratford, and learned a lot from talking to the local owners of small shops.
Leaving was bittersweet, because despite
wanting to stay, they were excited for
the two countries ahead.
Next was the single day when the
students ate breakfast in England, lunch
in Wales, and dinner in Ireland. The
traveling was tiring, but the view from
Conwy Castle and the authentic fish
and chips in Wales made the long day
worth it. When it was time to board the
ferry, the students couldn’t deny their
fears. Mr. Yen warned them that the ferry ride may be uncomfortable, long, and
nausea inducing. The downpour that
ensued as they entered the loading dock
only served as an omen of a rough ride,
so it was much to their delight when the
group boarded an enormous ten ¬story
ferry complete with a cafe, multiple gift
shops, and a children’s play area. When
they finally arrived in Ireland, the students had the night to themselves. Too
excited to go to sleep, many of them
congregated in friend’s rooms to play
Cards Against Humanity or film videos
with their favorite purchases, life-like
masks of the royal family.
Though time in Ireland was short,
the group made the best of the small
time they had. Students ate lunch at authentic Irish pubs and shopped for authentic Irish knit sweaters. Plus, hearing
everyone’s Irish accents was refreshing
after 5 days of listening to British ones.
Despite the daunting Dublin traffic,
the group enjoyed a bus tour through
the city, led by a learned Dublin native
who educated the students about the
rich history of the Republic of Ireland.
They saw the Book of Kells at Trinity
College Library and then separated for
some free time to explore. The culture
in Ireland was much different than in
England, which created an even more
diverse educational experience.
A thousand cups of tea and portions
of fish and chips later, the students returned back home with memories and
countless photos. The weather was frigid, and soaking in rain and even snow
was not always enjoyable, but these
memories seem to be either pushed
aside or simply laughed at when looking
back on the adventure. From experiencing Mrs. Caruso’s compulsive spending
to Valentina Bauman’s addiction to caramel lattes and cinnamon buns, the trip
took a bunch of people who may not
have been close at home. Mrs. Mannle,
Mrs. Caruso, and Mr. Yen inevitably
ended up being referred to as moms and
dad by the students. The students were
happy to share their unforgettable experiences.
Student
Alami, Ahmed
Algu, Priyanka
Antao, Steffi Margaret
Arkin, Hannah P.
Arkin, Hannah P.
Arkin, Hannah P.
Arman, Nicholas J.
Aronov, Julia Nicole
Bialczak, Victoria
Brooker, Audrey K.
Brooks, James
Bushati, Chiara S
Cabrera, Nicole
Carrick, Christian J.
Chambers, Mark P.
Chambers, Mark P.
Chambers, Steven M
Chambers, Steven M
Daily, Thomas M.
Daily, Thomas M.
Daly, Ciara Ann
Daly, Ciara Ann
DePaz, Julian
DePaz, Julian
DePaz, Julian
Diaz, Daniel
Diaz, Daniel
DiVello, Devon E.
Fernandez, Athena M.
Gardella, Geena Gabrielle
Gardella, Joseph N.
Gardella, Joseph N.
Ghotra, Joseph
Glover, Hayley K.
Griffin, Mackenzie
Grimshaw, Ann M.
Grimshaw, Ann M.
Grimshaw, Ann M.
Grivas, Andrew
Gutierrez, Brandon
Halicos, Vasia M.
Hickey, Jennifer Catherine
Hoerter, Brian W
Joseph, Nicole Maria
Kelnhofer, Scott David
Kelnhofer, Scott David
Leeds, Sophia
Lockwood, Lindsay
Lorandini, Matthew S
Mallick, Deana M
Manoni, Yegor
Marchelos, Nicholas Manuel
Mauceri, Joanna
Mauceri, Joanna
Mauceri, Joanna
McGuigan, Daniel T.
Messina, James W.
Messina, James W.
Mikowski, Kelly Ann
Mooney, Jamie
Mooney, Victoria Linn
Mukalel, Amal B
Mukalel, Amal B
Mukalel, Amal B
Niewierowski, Mark
Pietromonaco, Cristina P.
Pon, Cameron H.
Procacci, Katherine May
Ronson, James Alexander
Sharma, Saumya
Siozios, Daphne
Sollecito, Krysta Rose
Stansbury, Dylan
Thomas, Goldie
Thomas, Goldie
Vales, Zachary
Vales, Zachary
Velin, Tiffany G.
Velin, Tiffany G.
Velin, Tiffany G.
Ward, Logan M
Ward, Logan M
Williams, Kennedy
Wizel, Abby
Wright, Joelle
Wright, Joelle
Zabicki, Michaela H
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Unified Basketball
A Success In First Year
Baseball
With a strong senior presence and under the guidance of Coach Robins and Coach
Nails, the boys went 10-8 and made it to the playoffs for the first time in many
years. When asked about how he felt the season went, senior Mark Chambers said,
“The season went well, we made the playoffs which was one of our season goals.
Our record wasn’t what we wanted it to be but we played strong baseball when
we needed to and I think the overall season was a success. Anytime you make the
playoffs after not making it in the past couple of years it is a victory in itself.” With
a winning record and a trip to the playoffs, it was a season to remember.
Softball
The girls had another very successful season, playing off of the strengths of the numerous veterans and the experience and leadership that they brought to the team,
going 13-6 overall and 12-3 in league. Team co-captain and senior Victoria Mooney
said, “This year we had basically a whole new team and although it didn’t seem like
we were going to do as well as did in past seasons, we all worked really hard and
improved 100% as a team from the beginning of the season and that’s all I could ask
for in my last high school season and as a captain of this amazing team.” Returning
standouts like juniors Hannah Arkin and Sophia Jacoby means that next year’s team
can look forward to continuing the tradition of success.
Track & Field
New Hyde Park track & field had one of its best seasons ever this year, with numerous records being broken, and the boys’ team making history by bringing home the
division championship after posting a 10-3 record. Coach Buith said, “Overall we
had a really great team, everyone worked hard from the bottom up and it showed.
You saw people just going out there and racing hard, racing to win, and it showed in
the team’s performance.” A remarkable 6 people went under 5 minutes in the mile.
Standouts included Julian DePaz, Joelle Wright, Dylan Stansbury, and Daniel Diaz,
among others, who had seasons full of PRs and improvements.
Boys Tennis
Fighting through a tough first half, the boys rebounded to have a strong close to
their season, with high hopes for next year. Unfortunately, the injury of junior Pete
Siozios meant an unforeseen struggle as the team entered the season, meaning every
player would have to move up in their role on the team. However, as the season
went on, the team members all grew into their new roles, with the standout being
sophomore Garrison Shu. Although he was used to playing second singles, he had
to move up to first singles, and according to Coach Stagnitta, this made him a
much better player. With Siozios returning next year, and the team as a whole now
improved and better than ever, things are looking bright for the team.
by
Alyssa Garcia
This spring our school joined Unified Sports with Special Olympics.
These sports allow mainstream students and students with Intellectual
and Development Disability (IDD) to
be placed on a basketball team and play
and play effectively and competitively.
This team helps mainstream students
become more open and willing to become friends with the special education
students. At the last home game we had
the privilege to begin a “Unified Cheer
Squad”. This squad consisted of 4 main-
stream students, Alyssa Garcia, Jenna
Wheis, Rebecca Olivari, Valentina Baumann and and two students with an
IDD, Samantha Duggan and Maria Natale. The Squad performed in between
quarters and during the half they were
welcomed and appreciated by a cheerful
and supportive crowd. This team’s first
year was very successful and really made
a difference to the students. The goal for
the future is to help more students with
an IDD and turn Unified Sports into a
big part of NHP sports.
New Season, New Faces
Boys Lacrosse
The boys are coming off of one of the best seasons they’ve had in years, after an
unprecedented 7-0 run to start the season, and capping it off with a playoff appearance. Coach Milio said, “We were in every game except for maybe one. Everyone
had a job and did their job well, and there was a team concept, which is why we
did so well. We played South Side in the first round, and gave them a good game
that was recognized by a lot of coaches in the county.” Standouts included junior
Brian Hoerter, who led the team in scoring, senior James Brooks, as well as juniors
Matthew Lorandini and Nicholas Arman. With a strong group of underclassmen
returning, the team looks to be in contention next year.
Oliver Vernon - DE
The Giants paid big for potential, handing Vernon a
5 year $85 million deal in hopes that he can build on
what was arguably his finest season yet.
Ryan Clady - LT
The Jets traded for Clady in the wake of D’Brickashaw
Ferguson’s retirement, hoping he can regain the form
which made him one of the best tackles in the NFL.
Girls Lacrosse
The theme for the girls this year was development. Unfortunately, the team’s record
did not reflect their level of skill on the field, but as Coach Gagnon said, “we have
a young team, very talented, and in the near future, we will be more successful with
increasing skill development.” All three captains on the team were stand-outs on
the field, including freshman Joanna Mauceri, sophomore Mackenzie Griffin, and
junior Jules Wesler, who stepped into their leadership roles and developed a strong
presence on the field as the team grew. Also notable was freshman Geena Gardella,
who led the team in scoring. With most of the team returning next year, ensuing
seasons are sure to be successful for the team.
Eli Apple - CB
The Giants drafted Apple at 10th overall, hoping his
rare combination of length and speed will allow him
to develop into a true shutdown cornerback.
Darron Lee - LB
The Jets drafted Lee at 20th overall, hoping his stellar
speed and instincts will give the team a linebacker to
excel against the pass as well as the run.
LEADING BY
EXAMPLE
How an Average Runner Became the Greatest in School History
by
Vishruth Girish
The Times
Speak For
Themselves
400m
800m
1600m
3200m
4000m
5000m
-
55.5
2:01.5
4:29.7
9:37.9
13:48.2
17:02.9
“I almost became a sprinter,” says Julian as
he thinks back to his first days as a runner. It’s
incredible to think that this entire story rests on
this one decision - one that put J. DePaz on the
record books, instead of leaving him one of the
also-runs of school history. Countless athletes
have run as a Gladiator, but only a few names
have stood the test of time. The most notable
name, J. Morris, has inspired awe for many,
holding nearly every significant sprinting and
mid-distance record for over 40 years. Julian
remembers the first time he looked up at the
board and saw the looming names, “I saw G.
Skugor and J. Morris up there with maybe seven
records each. At the time I thought the records
were completely unreachable. The indoor mile
record was 4:44, and I was wondering if it was
even possible for me to break six minutes on the
mile.”
The first season was tough as Julian started
out slow, trying to gain his footing on the track.
Unbeknownst to everyone at that time, there
was talent in this scrawny tenth-grader. His first
ever 800m (approximately half a mile) was 3:04,
but over the course of the tenth grade, he was
able to cut it down to 2:19. He even managed to
run a mile at 5:00, which was a remarkable improvement as he’d increased his distance while
simultaneously increasing his pace.
By the end of that first year, Julian had taken
his place as one of the best runners on the team.
He battled with fellow sophomore Tommy Daily and junior/team captain Thomas Condron
for the best mile time throughout that spring
season. Julian smiles as he thinks back to that
chase. “Tommy ran a 5:15, Tom [Condron] ran
a 5:10, I ran a 5:11, then Tommy ran a 5:07.2.”
He chuckles as he says, “and I beat Tommy by a
place, Julian was in prime position to establish
new PRs.
He started off strong, cutting down on
his times by huge margins each race. Over the
course of five meets, he’d managed to run a
15:14 4K and an 18:59 5K, and it seemed an
All-County honor was within his grasp. Meanwhile, Julian was battling through some aches
and pains, which is not at all uncommon over
the course of such a long and grueling season. “I
was nicked up for the second half of the season,
with this sharp pain in my hamstring,” he says.
This injury slowed Julian down from his usual
standards, but it appeared to be a minor bump
in the road for him. He continued training, taking careful measures to help himself heal in time
for the County Championship Meet.
Holding to Murphy’s Law, anything that
could go wrong went wrong. “Five days before
Counties, I started feeling this soreness in my
groin that just wouldn’t go away,” he says. “I
couldn’t run, and I could barely walk.” Julian
took several days off to recuperate and trained
on an exercise bike to keep in shape. In spite
of this injury, he maintained that he could run
at Counties. Still wanting to help his team finish high in the standings, and still hopeful of
an All-County honor, he lined up at the start.
Looking back, Julian says “I ran the worst 5K
of my life that day.” Running this race proved to
be a bad decision, as he re-aggravated his injury
and limped to the finish line nearly two minutes
off his PR.
Sidelined for a good portion of a month, Julian was unsure what his winter season would
bring him. He spent the month strengthening
his body, and when the time came to start running again, he rehabilitated with Tom Condron.
few hundredths of a second, running a 5:07.12,
then Tom ran a 4:55 out of nowhere and finally
I ran five flat.” It was this competition that drove
him to him to success, as he credits his teammates for making those personal records (PRs)
possible.
With a successful sophomore year under
wraps, Julian looked forward to continuing his
growth during cross country. He trained all
summer, running miles and miles in the blistering heat. He ran workouts on the track, meeting up with his teammates several times a week.
These workouts were brutal, and often left Julian and his teammates doubled over, struggling
to breathe as they finished. As teammate John
Stampfli describes, “Under the blazing sun, you
push your body past its limit in an effort to finish, whether it be a tempo run, fartlek, or any
other type of workout.” With his base mileage in
Tom, coming off a stress fracture, and Julian,
coming off a strained groin, spent their practices together - slowly jogging for half a mile,
then walking for half a mile. They repeated this
routine, working to gain back their endurance
which made them the runners they were. This
process was a grueling experience, and as Tom
attests, “rehab sucked… it’s tough coming back
to full speed after all that time off.”
Julian’s first race back was simply a test for his
body, checking to see if he could handle the vigors of all-out racing. “[Coach] Buith told me to
take it easy, so I let the others pace me through
the race,” he says. After he made it through the
line with no indication that his groin or hamstring were troubling him, the experiment was
deemed a success. With the all-clear given, there
were no restraints on him the next time he
stepped on the track. He ran a 5:07 mile, and
he quickly made it clear that he wasn’t too far off
from his PRs. By the end of that winter, he had a
4:56 mile under his belt, and his injuries far behind him. All that was left was to look forward
to a PR-filled spring season.
With his continuing growth as a runner,
Julian was now given the opportunity to run
three races, or triple, at each meet. He’d often
times run the 1600m, the 3200m, and run a leg
in the 4x800m relay, and wind up setting PRs
in all three races. Although his mile time had
stagnated around 4:55, Julian continued putting in work at practice, hoping to find his big
break. This break arrived in the form of a 4:44
mile, run in an important conference meet at
Herricks. “At first I thought it was a fluke,” he
says. “I expected to go right back to 4:55 and
stay there.” Although he had doubts about his
own ability, his times served to validate his talent. He proved that the 4:44 wasn’t a fluke, by
running a 4:45 the very next meet in extremely
windy conditions. At the Division Championship Meet, Julian helped the team to a strong
second place finish, scoring huge points with
top 3 finishes in all three races he ran, in what
he calls “the best performance of [his] career up
to that point.”
Capping off his career, senior year is a story
of PRs, a story of winning, and ultimately, history. Julian managed to lead the Cross Country
team to a 10-3 record, the best in school history.
He led by example with his 13:48 4K and 17:02
5K, which broke G. Skugor’s records and earned
him All-County honors and a ticket to the State
Championships. Julian is the first Gladiator to
ever qualify for this prestigious meet. He followed up an impressive Cross Country season
with an even more astounding Indoor Track
“I was wondering if it was even possible for me to
break six minutes on the mile.”
season. His mile time continued its downward trajectory, and his 4:36 mile proved to
be enough to return to State Championships,
where he earned All-State honors for his efforts in the Intersectional Relay. In addition to
the mile record, he put his name in the record
books for his 1000m time, and was part of the
record-breaking Distance Medley and 4x800m
relays. Spring was when he captured the final of
his nine school records, with the 3200m record
and the 4x800m relay. The 3200m record is
perhaps most notable, as the previous record of
9:49 stood since 1975. His 9:37 amounts to approximately two miles at a blistering 4:48 pace
per mile.
This remarkable record is sure to stand for a
long time. His name will hang on the very same
record board that he once looked up to. It will
read J.DePaz, for all those who come after him.

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