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Volume 4, Issue No. 2
Jan - Feb 2007
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Newsletter www.ccbxhsm.org
TheCelia Cruz
Bronx HS of Music2780 Reservoir Avenue
Bronx, New York 10468Tel: (718) 733-3781
Fax: (718) 733-3865www.ccbxhsm.org
TechnologyOffice Hours
Room 387
The Best of Two Worlds:Baseball and Percussions ...
Story on page 7
Soup Kitchen VolunteersPhotos on page 6
Annual Winter Concert Photos on page 4
Seniors Raise GlobalAwareness
Story on page 3
Technically Speaking
Michael Greene
Celia Cruz Bronx HS of Music Technology
Coordinator
Period 1 Closed
Period 2 Closed
Period 3 9:42 to 10:30
Period 4Mobile
Maintenance
Lunch 11:24 to 12:12
Period 6 Closed
Period 7 1:06 to 1:54
Period 8Mobile
Maintenance
Period 9 Closed
You may make appoint-ments in person or overthe phone at extension
3873
Sinking Family Saved
HolidayToy Drive
For ToddlersThe Celia Cruz Bronx
High school of Music heldtheir 1st annual HolidayToy Drive. Finding inspira-tion from the Marine CorpToy for Tots annual toydrive, they ran the toy drivewith the same conceptas the Marine Corp.Their concept wasbeing able to helpbring jubilation tochildren less for-tunate than ...
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Ms. Morales holds a cute toy puppy donated for the
holiday toy drive for toddlers.
Principal
Takes
A Risk
Holiday cheer was spread early bya group of volunteering Celia Cruz stu-dents and faculty this past December.In an event sponsored by Barnes andNobles, Celia Cruz representativeswere given the opportunity to gift wrapholiday presents for the superstore andfundraise for the school.
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IT’S A WRAP!
On Thanksgiving Day, many of usgathered to celebrate another year oflife, prosperity, and enjoyment of ourstomachs…food! Like many of us onThanksgiving Day, Dr. Rodriguez,went to church at about 11 o'clock fora breakfast mass. After the mass, Dr.Rodriguez and some guests droveback home. Then there was a com-motion causing some cars to stop.Being one of the few to stop, Dr.Rodriguez's curiosity drew himtowards a car that had crashed andended up in the Saw Mill River.
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What’s YourNew Year’sResolution?
Katherine Rios
This year mywishes, goal andresolution is tobecome a better per-son, pass all mygrades, and to bebetter on my vocals.
I also want tofind real love and nothave to hide it. Iwant to have a betterlife, home, school,love, and friends.That's my NewYear's resolution.
Sinking car floating down the Saw Mill River.
Photo by Dr. Rodriguez
Wireless internet accessshould now be available in allof the classrooms. After sev-eral site visits by school con-struction, Computer Logiccompleted installing wirelessaccess points in each of thedesignated class rooms. Thesecured access point boxesthat had previously beeninstalled were either upgradedor replaced.
It seems that a largernumber of laptops are experi-encing problems with their ACpower adapters this year.Batteries have also increasedthe number of replacementsthat have been needed since
Dell recalled batteries thatwere reported to be defective.
To make repair returnseasier, the status of laptoprepairs will be posted on thetechnology bulletin board out-side of office 387. Teacherswill be notified in their mailboxes when repairs have beencompleted.
Remember that in orderto get the fastest response toyour repair needs, the servicerequest form must be datedand filled out as completely aspossible.
As she puts the pen to
paper the only words run-ning through her mind arelove and sacrifice. That ishow Patricia interpretsher work.
Inspired by her uncleand influenced by Japaneseanime, Patricia enjoys cre-ating art. Some of theanime she likes includeNaruto, Full MetalAlchemist, SamuraiChamploo, Sailor Moon,and Inuyasha which is herfavorite.
We will feature the cre-ativity of our student artistsin the Cruz Newsletter eachissue. If you would like totell us a little about yourcreative hobby and includeit in the newsletter, send asample of your work to theCruz News Crew,
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Dr. William RodriguezFounder and Principal
New York CityDepartment of Education
Region One Learning Support Center
Mr. Joel KleinChancellor
Ms. Yvonne TorresRegional Superintendent
Dr. Askia DavisDeputy Superintendent
Ms. Elena PapaliberiosLocal Instructional
Superintendent
CruzNews Newsletter
Serving the staff, students
and parents of the Celia Cruz
Bronx HS of Music community.
Parent AssociationExecutive Board:
Marie Matias, PresidentAnna Vega, Vice-President
Carmen AlvarezRecording Secretary
Madeline BrunoCorrespondence Secretary
Soledad FrancoTreasurer
Cruz News Crew:David AlvarezAna AmalbertDeAnna CruzHarold Jorge
Franklin MoorePeter OzunaRafael RiosJohn Soto
Amy VargasDanielle Vegerano
Advisors:Mr. Michael Greene
Mr. Cesar Perez
Volume 4, Issue No. 2 Volume 4, Issue No. 2
¿Sabías Qué?Did You Know?... that the National Medal ofArts, an award and titlebestowed on selected hon-orees by the NationalEndowment for the Arts (NEA),the highest honor ceremoni-
ously given by the President of the United Statesto an individual artist by the national governmenton behalf of the people was presented to CeliaCruz in 1994 by Bill Clinton?
Interested Students: Do you enjoy writing stories or poetry? If you would like to contribute your ideas to the Cruz News
please contact a member of the Cruz News Crew in room 387.
Cruz News Crew
Congratulations to the new members of the CruzNews Crew Newsletter Team. Thanks to this dynamicgroup of students, the Cruz Newsletter can look for-ward to a fresh new feel and style of content that is sureto appeal to parents, students and staff here at CeliaCruz Bronx High School of Music.
The goal of the Cruz News Crew (CNC) is to pro-vide readers with interesting new perspectives, creativeviews, and to share important information that matters.The CNC looks forward to publishing future issues ofthe Cruz Newsletter for you to enjoy.
Darkness falls around my bed Shadows fill my heart with dreadFeeling as if I were deadStill I try to rest my headCreaking noises stir my sleepCauses my calm heart to leapSanity I try to keepAs my visions start to creepWishing soon that it was day Hoping this would go awaySlowly my door starts to swayThen I close my eyes and praySoon those footsteps I do hearI become consumed in fearStrange but kind words touch my earSaying "Are you okay dear"?Open eyes I regain sightI see the flash of morning lightGlad to see my room so bright... or at least until tonight.
Today I met a great new friend, who knew me right away.It's funny how she understood everything I had to say.She listened to my problems, she listened to my dreams. We talked about love and life, she'd been there too it seems.I've never once felt judged by her, she knew just how I felt. She just seemed to have accepted me with the problems I've been dealt. She never interrupted me or needed to have her say, she just listened very patiently and didn't go away.I wanted her to understand how much this meant to me, but as I went to hug her something startled me.I put my hand in front of me and went to draw her nearer and realized that my new best friend was nothing but a mirror.
By Peter Ozuna
What do baseball and themusic program here at CeliaCruz have in common? Theanswer is Frank Almonte.
Frank Almonte is in his senior year here at Celia CruzBronx High School of Music.He is a talented percussionistin the band ensemble and onthe baseball field he is anintense athlete. He takes hismusical talent and his athleticskills seriously.
Frank is a middle infielderfor the Walton Campus VarsityBaseball team. This is his 2ndand final year playing for theWalton Campus VarsityBaseball team. Although thereare many colleges that wouldwelcome Frank Almonte toplay baseball, his sights maybe set for SUNY PurchaseUniversity that offers baseballand a music program.
Almonte has attendedshowcases where MajorLeague teams and collegecoaches have scouted him.He is recently working in a 9year baseball camp with a for-mer Major League playernamed Frank Mannechino.
Frank also plays percus-sion, currently for a bandcalled "The Element", whichplays in different venuesaround the New York Cityarea and tours the country.Last year they toured the Mid-West going to places likeChicago and Detroit. Theband is currently working ontheir 3rd album.
The Best of Two Worlds:Baseball and Percussions
Nightmare!My New
Best Friend
POETICExpression
s
ByRosemarieEscalera
By Shatisha Gurley
Frank Almonte takes a swingduring a showcase game.
Coming Soon!
Parent CPR Workshop
On March 29th there will be a
CPR Training Class given to
the parents of Celia Cruz Bronx
High School of Music by the
FDNY. All participants will
receive a Free CPR Kit worth
$40.00. Limited seating is avail-
able. You must call to reserve a
seat. The training will be
repeated again on May 19th.
Contact Yvette Perez for
additional information at
(347) 563-4778.
Artist Of The Month
Ana AmalbertChief Editor
Amy VargasChief Editor
David Alvarez Deanna Cruz Harold Jorge Franklin Moore
Peter Ozuna Rafael Rios John Soto Danielle Vegerano
By John Soto
Drawing by Patricia Gonzalez
Celia Cruz CD’s areNOW ON SALE
They cost $5.00 per CDor
a box set of 5 for $20.00
#1:The Solos, The Guitars, The Rock Band
#2:The Latin Band
#3:The Strings: Freshman Strings, Major
Orchestra, Concert Strings, Full Orchestra,
String Quartet
#4:The Voices: The Chorale, Women’s
Choir, Concert Choir, Select Choir
#5:The Winds: Freshman Concert Band,
Concert Band, Symphonic Band,
Saxophone Quartet, Brass Sextet
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When most of us hearthe word "activism" we thinkof demonstrations, protestersholding signs with catchyslogans. We may think of theCivil Rights movement, aniconic symbol of activism.Perhaps we think of a num-ber of images of people, butmore often than not, none ofthose people is us; we don'tsee ourselves in activism.This is a mistake, becauseactivism concerns all of us,individually and together.Meanings for the word"active" include "character-ized by participation."Activism is about participat-ing and interacting with theworld around you in positiveways. Such ways can be as
simple as being informedabout what's going on inyour neighborhood.
If you want to extendyourself further, find outabout what's happening inyour city, your state, yournation, your planet. Many ofus think that decisions madein places that seem far awaydo not affect us, City Hall, orthe White House, for exam-ple, but they do. Those deci-sions affect your lives, everyday, from where you live,when you can work, andeven what you learn in thevery classrooms of CeliaCruz and so much more!
READ newspapers, oronline sources. The NewYork Post, Daily News, eventhe New York Times are notthe only sources of news.You may find one or all ofthem boring. There are newssources specifically designedto give teenagers a chanceto read news online in a waythat may be more interestingfor you.
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/News/ givesteenagers an opportunity toread news from all over theworld, you can also becomea reporter for your neighbor-hood and share with otherteens what's going on inyour neighborhood, city,state, etc. Be informed!
When/if you decide youwant to do more than simplybe informed, take youractivism a step further byvolunteering. There are somany organizations aroundthe Bronx, and New YorkCity-organizations for the homeless, for women and
children, for the elderly, forteenagers like yourselves, etc., that need volunteers tospend an hour a week or acouple of hours a month,whatever time you can give,to help make someoneelse's life brighter.Volunteering can mean tutor-ing younger kids, or simplyhanging out with a group ofpeople or playing a game.Often, it can mean anythingyou want it to that involveshelping someone else.Check out:http://www.nycares.org/ foropportunities.
Participate Now!: How to be an activist where you areBy Terna Tilley-Gyado
The first graduatingSeniors of our school alltake US Government andEconomics, but have beenseperated between twodifferent teachers: Ms.Touray and Mr. Hall. Eachteacher has their ownunique way of teachingthe subject, but Mr. Hall's class has taken the projectbeyond that of our community. After watching "AnInconvenient Truth", a documentary by Al Gore, each stu-dent individually and in a group had to make a powerpointpresentation on Global Warming.
The students learned about the dangers of GlobalWarming and many want to do their parts to help. Projectslike this take students and their minds beyond the class-room, beyond their communities, and throughout theworld. Each presentation was unique and each one hadvaluable information that intrigued the minds of the stu-dents. Even Mr. Hall, a strong opposer of GlobalWarming, was surprised at how well his students did withtheir presentations. This project took research, teamwork,and awareness to a whole new level. For more informa-tion about Global Warming and how to prevent it, speak toMr. Hall or go to his website at www.facetheflag.com.
Seniors Raise Global Warming Awareness
Toys For Toddlers
By Joseph Aponte
This holiday season, theWalton Educational Campuswas asked to open theirhearts and their kitchen cab-inets. This is because theCampus Student Council(CSC), working in collabora-tion with the Food Bank forNew York City, organized itsfirst annual holiday fooddrive.
Boxes were placed at each student entrance of
the building. The giving stu-dents of the campus donat-ed canned goods, whichwere to be delivered to thePart of the Solution (POTS)organization.
The food was preparedon the premises and servedto needy families. The CSCwould like to thank all stu-dents that contributed to thisworthy cause.
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themselves throughout theUnited States during the holi-day season. Coming to anagreement with the MarineCorp commissioner in chargeof the toy drive for the Bronxarea, CCBXHSM became offi-cially associated with theMarine Corp.
The Celia Cruz toy drivetook place from December 6throughout December 20,2006. On the 20th ofDecember a small group ofMarines came to collect thetoys from our school. A groupof committed students assem-
bled to see that the toy driveran smoothly. The committeeconsisted of ChristinaFeliciano, Hannah Hansen,Elaine Hernandez, RuthmilHernandez, Frankie Perezand Stephanie Santos.
Dozens of charitable stu-dents, staff and their familiesbrought in numerousunwrapped toys and droppedthem off in boxes located inthe Principal's and GeneralOffice.
Campus Food Drive
Members of the Campus Student Council (CSC)
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Congratulations!
ACEVEDO, CHARLOTTE
BARROS, ERICK
BELLIARD, SALVADOR
BEST, LAURIE
CABRAL, PERLA
CARPIO, CHRISTIAN
CASTILLO, ARIANA
CASTILLO, NICOLAS
CLARK, GARRY
CLASS, RANDY
INOCENTE, SABRISKY
DE LOS SANTOS, ALEUDY
EL, ADIYLAH
ESTES, NAASIA
FARLOW, ARIALE
FLORENTINO, PAUl
GOMEZ, PAOLA
HEADLEY, SHANIQUA
HERNANDEZ, ELAINE
HERNANDEZ, MARBYN
JAMES, MICHAEL
JIMENEZ, ODALYS
KANG, RICHARD
KING, RONALD
LINO, GARY
LOHMANN, CHLOE
MEDINA, JUAN
MELENDEZ, Osvaldo
MOLINA, MIGUEL
MOORE, FRANK
NUNEZ, MICHAEL
OTERO, STARZIA
OVIEDO, ANTONIA
PEREZ, FRANKIE
REYES, ANDRES
RIOS, KATHERYN
RODRIGUEZ, EMILY
ROJAS, DENISE
RODRIGUEZ, HENRY
ROLLINS, JAZMYNN
ROSA, AIDA
ROSARIO, JUSTIN
SACCO, CHRISTOPHER
SALAS, CALEB
SANTIAGO, DAVID
SANTOS, STEPHANIE
SMALLS, ESNITA
SOBA, DANIELLA
SOTO, JOSE
STEWART, SAMANTHA
TERRY, JALEESA
VARGAS, ELIZABETH
WALLS, DARNASIA
WALTERS, IMANI
WRIGHT, CAESAR
YARBER, LAUREN
By Rafael Rios
The Celia Cruz community has formed a relationshipwith Barnes and Nobles on 86th Street in Manhattan. Thestore allows Celia Cruz to set up a gift wrapping station insidethe store's main entrance. Barnes and Nobles provided allnecessary supplies (wrapping paper, tape, scissors, cards);customers brought their purchases to the station and studentsprofessionally wrapped each gift. Most customers gave tips tothe volunteers, accumulating in close to $200.00 for theschool.
The four-night event was coordinated by Ms. Alp, Mr.Daley, Mr. Hall, and Ms. Perez. On the concluding night, thevolunteering students added a Celia Cruz touch to the event:students sang Christmas Carols, attracting an audience.
Gift wrapping at Barnes and Nobles is now an annualevent that showcases the Celia Cruz student body's hardwork and charms.
It’s A Wrap! Continued from page 1
For
NOVEMBER
Students deliver toddler toys
to the Marines
SOUPKITCHEN
Monica Santiago and JosephAponte take a moment.
Jesanthony Feliz lends a handwith the dishes.
Daniella Soba and Dorothy Pena
Jamie Flores serving food.
By Matt Daley
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February2007Senior Trip
Faculty Conference
Department
Conference
SLT Meeting
Fire Drill Pd. 9
Rapid Dismissal
MidWinter Recess
School Closed
By David Alverez
This movie is a real tear jerk-er, ladies and gentlemen. This iseasily one of the most touchingand life reflecting movies of theyear. On many levels people canrelate to this amazing hit. You rootfor Will Smith and his Son through-out the entire movie. Will Smithdelivers nothing short of his abilityto make a story come to life andmake you think.
This story is as real as itcomes. It's based on a true story ofa man and his son struggling tomake ends meet in this crazyworld. The sheer love and pas-sion he had for his child drove himto accomplish that which all dreamof, a better life.
The amazing moralvalue and powerful family mes-sage make this movie great for allages to enjoy and cherish.
A Christmas CarolBy Rafael Rios
Charles Dicken's Christmas Carol has been re-enacted by many in the past, but for the first time ithas been performed in a Bronx style. Mr. Lopez,director of last year's "West Side Story", has onceagain brought theatre to Walton Campus and direct-ed the "Bronx Christmas Carol". Four of the castand crew members were from our school:Rosemarie Escalera (Ghost of Christmas Future),Danielle Vegarrano (Tiny Tina), Issac (Pianist), andRafael Rios (Cameraman). Rosemarie, Danielle,and Rafael were all apart of last year's production of"West Side Story".
The Walton auditorium roared with excitementthroughout the play. Rosemarie states, "I was ableto play a part that has more expression than words.It was a fulfilling experience." She also adds that theplay has changed her in that she "understands thateven the small parts have a large impact on theaudience." It is amazing how much talent our stu-dents have beyond just singing and playing instru-ments.
HappyValentine’s
Day!
Review:The Pursuit ofHappiness
Are you going through somerough times in your life, athome, or you just can't handlethe stress of school anymore?Would you like to see thingsfrom a different perspective, orcould you just use some advice?
The CNC Advice Column ishere to help. You can getanswers by leaving your ques-tions or concerns on a shortnote or letter and placing themin our "Question Mark Box"which will be located in theattendance office on the "hubtable". We will post a responseto your question in the next CruzNewsletter.
BUT if you prefer to keepthings more confidential …
You can email your questions [email protected]
Need SomeAdvice?
Upcoming
Free
Musical
The Lehman College MECC Project is made possible through agrant from the Rockefeller Philanthropic Foundation.
For more informationcontact Project Coordinator, Brenda Tally (718) 960-8532.
Annual Winter Concerts 2006
Pictured left: Issac (The Pianist) Pictured right: DanielleVegarrano as Tiny Tina and Rosemarie Escalera as theGhost of Christmas Future.
Photo courtesy of Movies.com
Spring Term Begins
First Day of Classes
Special Schedule
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The man in the car cried out "Please save my daughters, I can't swim." Inthe back seat were two young children. The car gradually began to sink as Dr.Rodriguez and a few around him found themselves jumping in to help. Theycreated a human chain from the grass area down to where the car was steadilysinking. Others jumped into the water while another group held onto the side ofthe car in hopes of helping the family. The father took the two children from theback seat and passed them through the window into the arms of the people whohad formed a human chain to carry them to safety. We asked, after hearing thestory, if everyone ended up ok? Everybody was fine, responded Dr. Rodriguez,"we had to react right away because we were the first ones there."
Had no one stopped to rescue this family in crisis, this story could have hada very different and tragic ending. But thanks to the compassion and concern ofpeople like Dr. Rodriguez, this family had another reason to give thanks. It's noteveryday that someone shows a willingness to stick their necks out for someoneelse. We asked Dr. Rodriguez if he realized the danger that he risked himselfwhen he jumped into the river and he replied, "It was a funny thing because noteverybody jumped in, so I learned a little bit about myself." After reflecting onhis response we also believed that this incident taught us something about Dr.Rodriguez. It taught us that we are very fortunate to have a hero for a Principal.
Sinking Family Saved:Principal Takes A Risk
By Harold Jorge & Danielle Vegerano