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GLOBAL GAZETTE

April, 2015

~Contents~

Sightseeing

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Kinky Tail

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Café Talk

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Faculty profile

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Earth Day

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Diversity Day

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Ping Pong Rankings

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Cultural Dinner

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Pen Pals in Honduras

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Student profiles

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Int’l Book Review

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Conservation Science

P.15

Foods from Abroad

P.16

World Mysteries

P.17

Int’l Trivia Teasers

P.18

The Traveling Translator

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Hillside’s

~ Global Club ~President Eric Lu & Vice President Agustin Rodriguez

This club was created to foster a continued strong

connection between our international students and

American students and faculty. We are intent on

sharing our international cultures with the Hillside

population as well as learning about other cultures.

Cool Facts about Montreal

2nd

largest French speaking city in the world

Hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics

Home to 24 Stanley Cups (Montreal Canadiens)

1976 Olympics

Sightseeing

Page.1 Global Gazette Hillside School

Sightseeing

Montreal, Canada

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Montreal is Canada’s second

largest city and the home of

Hillside’s very own Coach Dewey.

It is located in the southwest part of

the province of Quebec and sits on

the mouth of the St. Lawrence

River. For much of Canada’s

history, this European-like city has

been the financial and industrial

heartbeat of the country. Today, the

city is an important center of

commerce, technology, culture,

world affairs, and it is the

headquarters of the Montreal

Exchange. The Port of Montreal is

one of the biggest inland ports in

the world, and the city is known as

the railway hub of Canada.

Montreal was referred to as “Canada’s cultural capital” by

Monocle Magazine and is a hot spot

for art, the film industry, dance, and

cuisine. Montreal has a lot to offer

and is a must-see if you happen to

be in southern Quebec.

In 1611, French explorer Samuel

de Champlain established a fur

trading post at present day

Montreal. The site later became the

capital of The Province of Canada

from 1844 to 1849 before a Tory

(conservative) mob burned down

the Parliament building and the

capital was moved to Ottawa. The

city’s population grew and became

economically and politically

influential. In 1967, the city hosted

the World’s Fair known as

Expo ’67 and, in 1976, Montreal

was the site of the Summer

Olympics and the place where

Romanian gymnast Nadia

Comaneci made her mark.

Montreal is a cosmopolitan

juggernaut and celebration of

French Canadian style. You can

take a horse-drawn carriage ride

around the cobblestone streets of

Vieux-Montreal and experience a

taste of European flavor. The

Basilique Notre-Dame is a city

landmark, and the Plateau Mont-

Royal will delight you with its

quaint boutiques and trendy cafes.

There’s much to do in this

delightful city. Perhaps Coach

Dewey can take you for a tour.

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International Animal Stories

The Life and Death of a Warrior Mapogo Lion

This is not necessarily a feel good story like others in recent months. Rather, it chronicles the last days of a Mapogo lion that has, along with his

brothers and fellow coalition members, dominated territory in the Sabi

Sand Game Reserve in South Africa. The story brings to light the harsh

reality of the lives of lions and their instinctive quest to pass on their

bloodlines and survive in a world where only the strongest live to see

another day. And even the strongest, at times, struggle, as is the case with

Kinky Tail, an aging alpha male. His rule came to an end on June 8th

, 2010

when he and his brother, Mr. T., tried to chase a coalition of 4 younger

lions called the magingalene out of their territory. Kinky Tail had been

separated briefly from his brothers and the 4 magingalene lions had

cornered him. His demise was brutal and savage. The youngsters mauled

him for hours and, in a final act of dominance, ate him alive. The scene

was captured on video and is disturbing to watch. His death marked the end

of a legacy of dominance by the Mapogos who reigned over this region

with ruthlessness themselves. Some might ask, why write about this in the

Global Gazette? It’s a fair question which, after deep thought, can be

answered by saying: Life can be harsh for some of the world’s creatures

and people should know this. This brilliant animal was a product of

thousands of years of evolutionary design that programmed him for

survival in a beautiful, yet unforgiving world. The story brings into

questions the notions of justice, morality, and Ultimate Meaning in the

universe. Some might ask: How could a loving God create a Universe in

which this type of horror can occur? The answer might lie outside the

scope of Western thinking and somewhere in the tenants of Buddhist

theology. One famous Buddhist adage keeps coming to mind: “The world

is so constructed that in order to enjoy life’s many joys, it is also necessary

to endure its sufferings.” Without suffering and pain, bliss, joy, and any

other warm feelings are without context and experiential meaning. Kinky

Tail, you lived a life as a proud creature. We are sad to see you go, and

we’re especially saddened to see you meet your end in such a painful way.

You lived a proud life as a free roaming dominant male lion. You and your

coalition brothers had a good run. Now it’s over. RIP old friend!

The Life of Kinky Tail

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Kinky Tail and his fellow brother

warrior Mapogos lion “Mr. T”

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Celebrating Japan

Cheese Tasting Party

Café Talk

Japan Mrs. Brown made sweet rice balls and

they were a huge hit as over twenty people

turned out to celebrate Japan. The kids dined on

Japanese sushi-like cuisine and drank green tea.

Switzerland Mr. Eyster led a cheese-tasting

Café in which students rated their top cheeses.

Creamy Havarati and Hot Habenaro tied for 1st

place with 6 votes each. Smoked Gouda came

in 3rd

with 5 votes. Swiss and Garlic & Herb

tied for 3rd

place with 3 votes each and sharp

cheddar got one vote.

Spain Mrs. Brown made Gazpacho, a cold

Spanish soup, and Arturo Chavez and Anuar

Esteban presented the capacity crowd with an

entertaining Power Point about Spain.

April’s International Café

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Spanish Cafe

Sweet rice Balls

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Cool Facts about Mr. Eyster

Started a Rock ‘n Roll band

Baked a 2,200 pound cookie

Drives a sporty Miata M-5 convertible

Rock ‘n Roll


Faculty Profile

Hillside’s Chief Academic Officer

is none other than Richard Eyster.

The “Ice Man” as some call him for

his cool demeanor under pressure,

is a compassionate and dedicated

liberal educator whom one could

envision being a character on the

Simpsons. He is a cross between

neighborly Ned Flanders,

disciplinarian Principal Skinner,

and even has a bit of that loveable,

but forgetful Chief Wiggum in him.

He’s a complex man who has

several quirky facets to his

personality, but above all is a guy

who is dynamic, competent, and

who has had the gumption to

change the academic culture here at

Hillside. He’s put us on the map

academically with his innovative

ideas and skill in navigating

problems and dealing with people.

He describes his teaching style as

“a little crazy” at times and notes

that he can be “tough” on students

so that they are challenged and have

the chance to reach their potential.

Richard Eyster was born in the

American Midwest a little over six

decades ago. He grew up in New

York. As a child, he looked no

further than making his career in

education. He has 43 years of

experience in the field and has

pioneered Hillside’s summer

JumpStart Program, First Fridays of

the Month (devoted to faculty

development and training), and the

iPad Professional Development

Program. Furthermore, he sets up

professional development

opportunities outside of Hillside for

faculty members and, in his words,

is here to “provide moral support”

Mr. Eyster

and “big ideas.” Well, he has done

all that and more. In my nearly

twenty years of teaching, I’ve never

received such support and

encouragement as I have from

Richard Eyster and it has meant a

lot. I think many on the Bulldog

campus would say the same thing.

In his free time Mr. Eyster enjoys

painting. He also loves to cook and

write. His wife Rosie works in the

Boston Design Center and he has

three daughters currently pursuing

education careers in Brooklyn,

Manhattan, and Washington DC.

Mr. Eyster is energized by kids and

the men and women who devote

their lives to them. He’s a good

man with a good heart, and his

presence is highly appreciated

around here. Thanks for all you do,

Mr. Eyster.

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Cool Facts about Earth Day

• Earth Day began on April 22nd, 1970

• In 1990, Earth Day became recognized worldwide

• 100,000 people rode bikes in China in 2012

China

Figuring Out the Faculty Earth Day

In Canada, school children sing the praises of Earth

Day.

Earth Day Around the World

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In Japan, citizens promote eco-friendly products to

raise awareness.

In Germany, second graders plant a birch tree sapling

at Ramstein Air Base.

In the USA, the High Mountain Institute in

Colorado taught

conservation lessons.

In Mexico, volunteers hand out environmentally

friendly bags and

promote conservation.

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Earth Day marks the anniversary of

what many consider to be the birth of

the modern environmental movement.

Founder Gaylord Nelson started the

movement in 1970 with the intention

of bringing into the collective

consciousness the importance of

sustaining a healthy environment.

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Around Hillside

On May 8th

the Hillside School will once

again have its annual Diversity Day festival

celebrating our rich and diverse student body

and faculty. We have kids attending Hillside

from 18 different countries including:

Canada, Vietnam, Zambia, Mexico, Ukraine,

Russia, Germany, Singapore, the

Netherlands, China, South Korea, Japan,

France, and the Dominican Republic, among

others. We also have faculty from as far away

as Malaysia and Brazil. It is a tremendous

time for our community to come together and

learn about each other’s cultures. We, in fact,

do this all year round, but Diversity Day is

the time slot allotted to “celebrating” this

wonderful multicultural environment. Each

classroom will represent a country. The kids

will travel from country to country with a

total of five minutes in each country-room.

Near the end of the morning we’ll have the

all-popular East vs. West soccer game

followed by the fan favorite 4 Corners of the

World Buffet in which we have foods from

Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It’s a

wonderful time to be at Hillside.

Diversity Day

at Hillside

4 Corners of World Buffet

Mr. K & Bermuda

Ms. Dalane & Japan

Martin & Jack

Mr. Gardner & Games

Talk about Diversity


Mutaya dominates

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Ping Pong Rankings

April Ping Pong Rankings

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Top 5 at Hillside “Hillside’s Best”

1. Amir Thomas (Ber) 2. Cam Ray(USA) 3. Kofi Asante (USA) 4. Kyle Murphy(USA) 5. Dima Piskun (UKR)

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Top 5 Rising Stars

1. Carson McKinnon(USA) 2. Connor Guyette(Sin) 3. Colby Becker (USA) 4. Bol Akot (USA) 5. Hyun Ho Kim(Kor)

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Top 5 Serves 1. Kofi Asante 2. Kyle Murphy 3. Anuar Esteban 4. Lucas Adam 5. Edward Kosek

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Cultural Lunch


The Global Club Goes to

the Chinese Super Buffet

On April 18th, the Global Club gathered in the ATL, and 35 of us

loaded into two buses and a traverse

and made our way to the all-popular

Chinese Super Buffet. We had

students of several nationalities

represented: China, Mexico, South

Korea, Japan, Russia, the USA, and

others. The boys loved the food, as

we were treated to an amazing

assortment of Chinese food that

included: hot ‘n sour soup, seafood,

pork, beef, dumplings, roasted

vegetables and so much more. The

boys made three to four trips to the

buffet counter and needless to say,

when we left, they were stuffed.

After we ate, the boys thanked their

Chinese hosts and got back onto the

buses and headed to the Natick Mall.

We’re not sure where we’re going

next. If you have a suggestion please

contact Mr. Brown.

[email protected]

Chinese Restaurant

Hamsen & Alex

Eric Lu’s Posse

Carson’s monster dessert

Group Shot Ryusei’s Crew

Mr. Ribeiro & Mr. Salmi

The Amigos

Pen Pals

Pen Pals from Hillside to

Honduras by Cristina Baez

My Hillside students were able to

have an impact on the lives of

students in Honduras by sending

them their first piece of mail. The

students at Lake Yojoa had never

received a letter since there is no

mail system where they live, and

their excitement upon receiving it

was unparalleled. It was a great

opportunity for Hillside’s Spanish

learners to put their language skills

to use by inquiring about life in

another country. The students in

Honduras wrote back and each

participant in the pen pal exchange

received a letter in return. Students

were reminded that whether they like hockey or futbol, burgers or

baleadas, or whether they live in the

U.S. or Honduras, they have the

power to shape someone’s

life. Anuar Esteban stated “In this

card I learned that happiness isn't

materialistic and that everyone can

be friends without liking the same

things.”


HONDURAS

The Classroom

Group shot Hillside Grade 7 Class

Two Worlds What memories

House in the Mountains

Kids with their Letters

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Dalian, China

Spotlight…Student Profiles

Wei-Yin Chen

Mike Zhang


Chen’s footsteps.

So Mike, does an easygoing guy

like you have any difficulties here

at Hillside? Certainly putting up

with your ESL teacher Mr. Brown

has to rank up there as one of them.

But besides that, anything you find

hard? Mike confesses that English

gives him some troubles, especially

when he has to learn academic

content at grade level. It’s not an

easy thing to do. If you don’t

believe him try taking a history

course in Mandarin or an

Economics course in Cantonese

after spending only a year in China.

We get it Mike, and we’re here to

support you and guide you through

your difficult journey.

Mike’s role model is none other

than Hillside Prefect, Global Club

President, and fellow Chinese

national, Eric Lu. In fact, not only

does Mike share similar positive

character traits with Eric, but he

wants to be a school leader too.

Well, good news! Just this

afternoon, Headmaster Beecher

announced that Mike Zhang will be

a proctor next year. Not bad for a

kid who came to us barely able to

speak English last year. I’d say that

Mike has had a very successful time

here at Hillside. Well done young

man. You’ve earned it!

Best thing about Hillside? Lots of friends, and always

say about Mike Zhang. That’s a

rarity in the boy’s middle boarding

school world.

He was born Ruijian Zhang in

Dalian, China. Dalian is a trading

and financial center situated at the

tip of the Liaodong Peninsula in

northeastern China. It has a long

history as a significant Asian port

and is a shipping and logistics

center for Northeast Asia. It is here

that Mike grew up as the only child

of father Lin Zhang and mother

Chunzhu Wang. The latter, Mike’s

mother, can be seen roaming the

halls of Hillside arranging various

meetings with faculty members in

order to discuss her son’s academic

progress. She’s a concerned and

protective parent who wants the

best for her son. With this kind of

support, Mike is sure to succeed in

life.

As everyone south of Maher House

knows, Mike loves computer

games. He can be seen during his

free time on the weekends blasting

aliens or playing FIFA with his

buddies. But, what a lot of people

don’t know is that Mike has a

passion for baseball. He loves the

sport and plays on coach Delahoz’s

JV team with BK Kim and the

boys. Perhaps someday he plans to

follow in the Orioles Wei-Yin

Mike Zhang came to Hillside last

year as a quiet 7th

grader. He made

an immediately positive first

impression on all who met him

because of his easygoing nature

and friendly demeanor. Well, his

second impression, in his second

year, is even better. He is regarded

by his fellow Chinese compatriots

as a leader. This fact interested and

surprised me a little, not because I

can’t envision Mike as a well-liked

member of the Hillside Chinese

community, but because despite

his rather shy nature, he

commands the respect and

admiration of all. That’s hard to

do. Being shy seems to necessarily

imply that you’ll be a follower.

Not in Mike’s case! When asked

why he is so highly regarded and

touted as “prefect material,” the

boys unanimously respond that he

has their trust and all students

know that Mike will come through

for them in a fair and kind way.

And, if you ask outside the

Hillside Chinese community,

you’d be hard-pressed to find

anyone who has anything bad to

Ruijian “Mike” Zhang

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Spotlight… Student Profiles

Dmitri Tertyshny


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art as well. He explains that his

father’s side of the family have

always been “hockey crazy” and

sporty, but his mother’s side is

more inclined towards “design,

engineering, and art.” Alexander

has incorporated interests from both

sides of the family.

Although life at Hillside can

sometimes be tough, especially

when it comes to balancing

schoolwork and athletics,

Alexander says that the Hillside

community is “one of a kind; so

diverse and so rich.” He goes on to

praise the faculty members and you

get the sense that he really means it.

He’s not the type that feels entitled;

rather, he feels lucky to be

surrounded by good people and a

loving family and knows through

lessons taught to him by his

parents, that one can attain his or

her dreams if one works hard and

has support. Well, young Alexander

dreams of skating in an NHL

uniform one day. And likely, he

will. During his warm-up skate, he

will most definitely think back on

the days when his father played for

the Flyers. Perhaps, he’ll even give

a look up and say thank you Papa.

No doubt Dmitri will be looking

down from the heavens on his son

with great pride and a big smile.

was pregnant. Even though he

never knew his father, the former

NHLer ranks as young Alexander’s

role model along with his mother

who Alexander describes as a

“hard-working stay-at-home mom

and interior designer.” It was Polina

who told her young son all about

his father and idol. When asked

about his family, Alexander names

all of his relatives and either uses

the words “loving” or “great” to

describe them. From the way it

sounds, they all still live in Russia

and are very close. When speaking

about his mother and father,

Alexander says, “They are amazing.

I couldn’t have been luckier to have

the parents that I have. I love them

so much. They are my biggest

motivation.” Wow! What high

praise from a terrific and

appreciative young man.

Alexander was born in

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

sometime around the millennium.

He came to Hillside to pursue his

dreams of “one day playing in the

NHL while also receiving an

excellent education.” Well, he

chose the right school for that.

Hillside has become a hockey

powerhouse and academics are on

the rise. But Alexander isn’t all

about hockey. He has an affinity for

Alexander Tertyshyny has only

been here for a short time, but he

has had a big impact on Hillside.

The first major impact he had was

due to his name being seemingly

impossible to pronounce. I

remember Mr. Meyer coming to

his name in a roll call and stopping

dead in his tracks. He could not get

past the “Ter…” part. And if you

know Mr. Meyer, pronouncing

exotic Russian names is not why

we pay him the big bucks here at

Hillside. In the Fall Term,

Alexander quickly befriended half

of the student population with his

all-embracing, easygoing

personality. No matter how poor a

student is at sports, or how young

and eccentric they may be,

Alexander treats all the same; with

respect and dignity. And, it’s not

an act. This is who Alexander is!

He was born the son of NHL

hockey sensation and Russian

national Dmitri Tertyshyny and his

wife, Polina. Dmitri, as many

people know, unfortunately passed

away at a young age while Polina

Alexander Tertyshny

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Boston, Massachusetts


Stan Lee


Biiron Sane

of Marvel Comics. If that name

sounds familiar, it’s likely because

Baby Boomers and Generation X

grew up reading his stories. He’s

the creator of such notable super

heroes as Spider Man, the Hulk,

Iron Man, and my personal favorite,

the Fantastic Four. Lee has not only

been writing comics since the Cold

War, he has been an editor,

publisher, and former President and

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Chairman of Marvel Comics. He’s

one of the coolest cats to come out

of the great comic era and has been

the figurehead and public face for

Marvel Comics for decades. Any

kid who has Stan Lee as his hero is

OK in my book.

So what does the future hold for

you, young Biiron? He says that

“When I’m older I want to work for

IGN, which is a video game news

website.” Wow! That’s pretty

specific. It seems obvious that a

good secondary school and college

are a given. Well, for the time being

Biiron is in Miss Sexton’s class and

he has some Sixth Grade things to

attend to. Before becoming an adult

and punching the clock at IGN

headquarters out in San Francisco,

Biiron is likely looking forward to

summer vacation near home here in

Boston. Enjoy it Biiron, it is a well-

deserved break for a neat young

man.

as well. He started off the Winter

Athletic Term by participating in

tryouts for the Hillside JV squad.

He was good and we were looking

forward to him being a contributor

but, at the last moment, he chose

the wrestling mat, where Coach

Morgan was elated to have him.

Biiron came to Hillside because he

likes the community and the

diversity of the school. Roughly

twenty-five percent of our student

population is international and we

have kids from twelve different

states and sixteen countries. We

have diversity in spades and the

community here accepts and

embraces students from various

socio-economic backgrounds,

ethnicities, religions, and

worldviews. To have a school

welcome diversity must be viewed

positively by young men like Biiron

who are told both explicitly and

implicitly that they’re valued for

who they are. I’m glad Biiron

picked up on this, as it happens to

be one of the aspects about this

community that I believe makes it

so special, tolerant, and inclusive.

In his free time Biiron enjoys

sketching, video games, and

reading comics. Speaking of

comics, his role model is Stan Lee

So, who is this Biiron Sane guy?

When you see him in the halls he is

quiet and well-behaved. He seems

to have a maturity that belies his

relatively young age. When you

talk to him, he has a calm, cool

low-key way of responding that

makes you wonder how a little guy

like this can be more mature than

half of the adults I know, including

myself. He is in fact in Sixth Grade

and we’re lucky to have his mature

presence on campus. Biiron Sane

has the makings of a kid who, when

he graduates from here sometime in

2018, is going to do great things.

Biiron was born in Boston

Massachusetts. He was raised by

his father, Demba a software tester

at Boos, and mother, Mi-Ra, a

teacher in the Boston public schools

system. He also has an older brother

brother, Saama (14), who plays

basketball for Noble and

Greenough School in Dedham and,

from what we hear, is pretty good.

Speaking of being pretty good at

basketball, Biiron has some talent

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Bethesda, Maryland


Anthony Bourdain

Colin


Colin Binswanger

Colin Binswanger is a Ninth Grade student here at Hillside who

we have seen grow up right before

our eyes. He came in as a little guy

in Miss Macpherson’s Fifth Grade

class and is about to leave us as a

mature and sophisticated, towering

figure of around six feet. This is

one of the delights of teaching for

five years in a middle school; one

gets to see these little boys grow

into young men. It takes time, but

seeing the finished middle school

product is well worth the wait, and

Colin is no exception. At fourteen

years old, he is ready to move on to

secondary school.

Colin was born in Bethesda,

Maryland and grew up in Natick,

Massachusetts. Colin’s father Josh

is a well-respected media consultant

in Boston and previously worked

for the History Channel and F/X

Network. His mother, Carla, works

out of Southborough as a

“professional organizer,” who helps

New England families and

businesses “simplify.” He also has a

sister Samantha and Mr.

Terwilliger’s former golden

retriever and all around awesome dog, Moby. When Mr. T. and his

wife, Wendy, made a career move

from cozy little Marlborough to the

Far Eastern megalopolis of Beijing,

they had to leave their faithful dog

and lifelong friend behind. The

Binswangers came to the rescue,

offering to take care of him and

subsequently fell in love with the

gregarious canine.

Colin describes himself as

“funny” and “a little bit eccentric.”

When I asked him what he means,

he replied: “Well, sometimes the

way I speak and act are a tad

unique, Mr. Brown.” That much is

true Colin! He has a pleasant way

of communicating that is both

refreshing and original. Take his

Lunch presentation in March for

example. He read a story that he

had written in English class about

going to Chuck E. Cheese’s for his

sister’s birthday when he was ten

years old. The way in which he

expressed himself was unique and

effortless and screamed of a career

that might be spent behind a

typewriter in a cabin out in the

woods, pumping out novels,

memoirs, and whatever else the

Stephen Kings, J.K. Rowlings, or

Roald Dahls of the world do.

So, what do you like to do in your

spare time? To this question, young Colin Binswanger has several

answers. For one, he enjoys skiing

in New England’s snowy winter

wonderland. He also likes video

games. No shock there, as most

kids on this planet do as well. He

then mentions writing, which we all

know about now. But, instead of

stopping, like most middle school

boys his age, he rattles off traveling

and food. In fact, he watches

Anthony Bourdain on the Food

Channel and has been to Hawaii,

the UK, France, and Italy. On his

list of places to see, he names Japan

and the historical city of Kyoto. It

seems this young man has interests

more in common with adults,

specifically me, than boys his age.

Nothing wrong with that; this kid is

precocious and it shows.

Colin credits the tutorial staff for

“making me a better student,” and

is therefore happy that he chose to

come to Hillside. His hero is his

father Josh. When asked why, he

explains that “he’s a great guy who

is really funny.” Well, like they

say, the apple doesn’t fall far from

the tree. Colin has many of the

attributes he admires in his father.

We’ll be sad to see you go this year,

Colin. Don’t forget us when you’re

writing your memoirs or doing a

book signing. We won’t forget you!

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pangolin, which can be found in Southeast Asia.

The section on each animal opens with an overview of the species and an introduction to one of the

conservationists who is working to preserve it. The

sections also include information about why the animal is

endangered or threatened and what the conservationist

does to help. For example, Vera da Silva, a Brazilian

scientist, helped defeat a fishery proposal to cull the

Amazon River Dolphin population by proving the

dolphins were not a threat to their business. Each section

is also peppered with interesting facts about the

animals. Did you know that African Elephant herds are

led by a dominant female and her eldest daughter takes

over when she dies? Or that koalas sleep for up to 22

hours each day?

The fourth chapter focuses on the issues that lead to habitat loss such as climate change, wildlife consumption,

and ocean degradation. Each section gives a nice

overview of the environmental issues that affect animals

worldwide. The final chapter suggests ways we can

help. Recommendations include: use less, recycle,

become politically active to support eco-friendly laws,

and donate your time and money to help preserve the

environment, for animals and for us. Not only will you learn about amazing animals and the

passionate people who have worked to preserve them --

the beautiful photographs in the book alone are enough of

a draw to pick it up. Any nature lover will enjoy this

book. Come check it out at the library today!

International

Book Review

By Ms. Dalane

Wildlife Heroes By Julie Scardina & Jeff Flocken Story: This is a nonfiction book about forty of the

world’s leading conservationists and the animals

they are committed to saving.

In this nonfiction book, environmental activists Julie Scardina and Jeff Flocken highlight some of the

amazing endangered and threatened animals on our

planet and the determined scientists fighting to keep

them here. The first three chapters are devoted to

conservation efforts to save animals living in

different types of habitats: earth, water, and air.

Some of these animals may be familiar to you, such

as the cheetah and sea turtle, but others are less well

known -- for example, the okapi, which is found only

in the Democratic Republic of Congo and looks like

a cross between a zebra and horse, and the adorable pangolin, which can be found in Southeast Asia. matter, that their lives have meaning. They decide to collect meaningful items from each other to prove this to themselves and to Pierre-Anthon. At first, they bring photographs and other things they have collected, but all of them realize that none of the things brought are truly valued by any of them. One boy volunteers to bring his most prized possession, his Dungeons and Dragons game. He is ultimately quite unhappy to give it up and demands that another boy give up his fishing rod. The fishing rod boy demands that someone else give up something dear. The

Facts about Endangered Species • There are 1,556 endangered species

• 85% of endangered species in US is due to habitat loss

40% of all species on planet are facing “high extinction”

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Science Page

The Wonderful World

of Science: Global Conservation

By staff

reporter

Henry Bryant

Have a Whale of a Time! In honor of the upcoming marquee whale-watching trip, I have decided to provide you with a conservationist’s background of

whales. A couple of facts about whales; they roam throughout all five

oceans, the blue whale is the largest animal on the planet reaching up

to 100 feet in length and 200 tons in weight (that is as much as 33

elephants), whales are mammals, and they breathe air in spite of living

in the ocean.

There are 13 different species of whales on our blue planet. Of these 13, seven are considered to be endangered or vulnerable. In fact, there

are only an estimated 300 North Atlantic Right Whales alive

today. Other species have numbers ranging from 10,000 to 90,000

individuals.

There are three main reasons for the decline of whale populations. First, sea vessels involved in industrial pursuits often

harm whales by colliding with them, catching them as by-catch, or by

polluting the waters. Second, commercial whaling is still practiced by

some countries. While many countries belong to the International

Whaling Commission (IWC) there are still some, like Iceland, that

continue to hunt whales, despite their being endangered. Third,

climate change is harming whales by disturbing their ecosystems,

destroying plants and animals, and disrupting the balance of their

individual food webs.

Different organizations are working around the clock to protect whales from these threats. The IWC and the WWF are just two

organizations that help to save whales from poachers, beaching, and

other dangers. One way that you can get involved is to participate in a

program called “Whale Alert.” This program is run through a free

downloadable application that can be used on your iPads or

smartphones. All you have to do is signal the time and location of a

whale sighting using the application and this information will be used

to track migratory patterns and reduce the chance of ships accidentally

striking whales. It is a free and powerful way for you to help!

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Foods from Abroad

Gazpacho

Sarma

Boliche

Rogan Josh


Gazpacho is a delicious cold soup made from fresh raw vegetables with a tomato base. It consists of chopped cucumbers,

onions, tomatoes, red peppers, lemon, and garlic. The ingredients

are put in a blender, mixed into a liquid, and usually stored

overnight so that the flavors are fused together. Gazpacho

originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia and is

widely eaten throughout the country and in neighboring Portugal

which is also well known for its unique application of this

exquisite dish. Gazpacho is typically eaten in the hot summer

months, as it is refreshing and cool, but December 6th

is officially

known as National Gazpacho Day in Spain.

From Spain

From Romania Sarma is a delicious Romanian dish that consists of grape, cabbage, and monk’s rhubarb rolled around a filling of minced

meat, and can include various kinds of chopped nuts.

Essentially, this dish is stuffed cabbage and can be used with

rice, pork, and vegetables. It is a dish that was devised in the

cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and eaten throughout the

Middle East, Balkans, and Central Europe. In 2008, when I had

traveled to Romania, I had the pleasure of tasting this dish.

From Cuba Boliche is a gastronomical delight from our neighbor to the south. It is a Cuban dish made of broiled eye round roast that is

stuffed with chorizo sausages browned in olive oil and simmered

in water and onions until soft. Potatoes are quartered and put into

the pot, and water is repeatedly added so that the dish does not

dry. In typical Cuban style, this sumptuous meal is served with

white rice and fried plantains. Cuban dishes like boliche are a

fusion of Native American, Spanish, African, and Caribbean

cuisine. The combinations work to perfection.

From India Rogan Josh is an aromatic Indian dish that is sure to please. It is a lamb curry that is a staple in Indian kitchens all over the

country but actually originated in Persia. Lamb, and sometimes

goat, is cooked in oil under intense heat. It consists of braised

lamb chunks cooked with a gravy base on browned onions or

shallots, yogurt, garlic, ginger, cloves, bay leaves, cardamom,

and cinnamon.

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World Mysteries

Jack the Ripper

D.B. Cooper is the media name given to an unknown man who, on

November 24th

, 1971, hijacked a Boeing 727 aircraft headed from

Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. Cooper walked into the Portland

International Airport, purchased a ticket using the alias Dan Cooper, and

extorted $200,000 in ransom from the FBI by giving a flight attendant a

note saying that if he doesn’t get the money, he’ll blow up the plane. Passengers were quickly scurried off

the 727. The FBI then brought in a suitcase full of marked bills and gave it to Cooper. The plane took off

into the night sky and, at 10,000 feet somewhere above southern Washington state, Cooper opened a

hydraulic door in the back, and jumped out into the darkness with a parachute and the briefcase full of

money handcuffed to his wrist. He was never seen again. The FBI and Washington State Police launched a

massive manhunt. Initial extrapolations placed Cooper’s landing site on the southernmost outreach of

Mount Saint Helen’s, a few miles southeast of Ariel, Washington, near Lake Merwin. Search efforts

focused on Clark and Cowlitz Counties, encompassing the terrain immediately north and south of the Lewis

River. FBI agents and Sheriff’s deputies from those counties searched large areas of the wilderness on foot

and by helicopter. They even went door-to-door questioning locals and boat patrols scoured the Lewis

River. Despite the massive manhunt, no clues as to Cooper’s whereabouts were ever uncovered. The DB

Cooper story remains an enduring mystery that many today are still baffled by.

equipment presumed to have left the aircraft with him, was found.

Dedicated to unsolved mystery lover Ajay Vempati

Revisiting the DB Cooper Case

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Perhaps the greatest whodunit of all time occurred in the East End of

London in 1888. London, with its foggy gas lit streetlights and back

alleys, was the ideal setting for a perplexing series of murders that started

on August 31st and ended on November 9

th in what was later called “The

Autumn of Terror.” Sherlock Holmes had just come out in print and most

Londoners were consumed with Conan Doyle’s London based mysteries.

As the latest adventures of Sherlock were flowing hot off the presses, a

real-life mystery in line with the greatest of Conan Doyle stories was

unfolding

unfolding right in front of Londoner’s eyes. “Jack the Ripper” was the name given to the unidentified serial

killer (or killers) active in London’s impoverished district of Whitechapel. The name originated in a letter to

Scotland Yard by a person claiming to be the murderer and forecasting more to come. The sign off name

“Jack the Ripper” became an immediate media sensation and captured the attention of a worldwide

audience at a time when serial killers were unknown to the general public. The police constables did all

they could to prevent future murders, including dressing up as women, but the Ripper would keep doing his

dastardly deeds under their noses and the case would go unsolved. Although there is a dispute as to how

many murders were committed by the Ripper, most experts settle on the canonical five which were Polly

Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly. What is undisputed

is that the mystery was never solved and the killings abruptly stopped. Just who was Jack the Ripper?

Crime historians and amateur sleuths have been debating this question for over a century.

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10 International Trivia Questions for the Month of December

1) In which year did Jack the Ripper terrorize London’s East End?

a) 1836 b) 1888 c) 1913

2) What is the world’s richest corporation, worth 203 billion US dollars?

a) Apple b) Exxon Mobil c) Walmart

3) What is South Korea’s biggest auto manufacturer?

a) Kia b) Hyundai C) Daewoo

4) In which Chinese city could you find the Forbidden City?

a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Hong Kong

5) If you were paid in “gourde,” you’d likely be in this country?

a) Haiti b) the Dominican c) Guyana

6) Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?

a) Naoto Kan b) Yoshihiko Noda c) Shinzo Abe

7) In which present day country is historical Bohemia?

a) Hungary b) Croatia c) Czech Republic

8) Which African country does not border Somalia?

a) Ethiopia b) Eritrea c) Kenya

9) Which country’s flag consists of only one color and no symbol?

a) Libya b) Nepal c) Japan

10) Which country abolished Christmas in 1969?

a) Cuba b) Russia c) North Korea

Answers: 1) b 2) c 3) b 4) a 5) a 6) c 7) c 8) b 9) a10) a

Int’l Trivia Teasers


The Traveling Translator


Spring from around the world

English -Spring

Spanish - Primavera

Korean - Bom 봄

Japanese - Haru 春

Hindi - Vasanta वसंत

Malay -Spring

Chinese - Chūntiān 春天

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