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February 2013

Volume 1, Issue 1

February 2013

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ALLEGRA, STEFANI

ARTERBURN, KAYLA R

BARNHILL, IMANI I

BAZAN, JAVIER

CASTILLO, JORDI

CICI, JOSEPH B

ERASO, AIMARA

GONZAGA, STEPHANIE

GUERRERO, JASON E

HALAMPALAKIS, JOANNA

HALSEY, ROMANDIS E

HORAN, LIAM P

LEONOR, DAVID J

MANCIA, SESY G

MATAMOROS, APRIL M

NAVA, BRYAN

NEWBY, CARLAN S

PEREZ, DIANA

PETRONELLA, MEGAN G

RAHMAN, MUSFIQUR

RIANCHOS, FATIMA

RODRIGUEZ, ELIANA L

ROMANO, ASHLEY M

THOMPSON, RONEEA K

TRIMINIO, HUGO A

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questions please do not hesitate to

be in touch. We would love to hear

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InWhat Happened to the Dance? An Interview with Mr. Cruz

By: Aimara Eraso

When I began my interview I started with Ms. Rivera and Mrs. Kaplan. It turns out they

were not the ones making the decision so I went further and took my questions to the

principal, Mr. Cruz. He says the dance is being postponed not cancelled and it will be an-

nounced when it is set to another day.

I asked why the dance was postponed in the first place, he answered with, “I wanted to

see report cards and wait for a better day.” He made this decision on January 11, two

weeks before the original date of the dance. Finally I asked, “Will everyone be able to go when the dance is held?”

Mr. Cruz said not everyone will be able to go, but the dance will be put back on for another better day.

Terview

a Talk with Mr. Lewis

By:Kayla Arteburn, Roneea Thompson, Sesy Mancia

Today we talked with our assistant principal Mr. Lewis. His full name is Jamal Lewis. We asked him many

questions about how it is to be an assistant principal. Mr. Lewis became an assistant principal in the year 2008,

which is now for 5 years. Before Mr. Lewis became an assistant principal he had to go to college. During his college

experience, he earned his bachelor’s degree and 2 master’s degrees. Like other assistant principals, he had a job

before this. Mr. Lewis was a camp counselor in the Bronx at the age of thirteen. He was also a middle school teach-

er for eleven years. He wanted to be an assistant principal to have a greater impact on student learning and teach-

er instruction. If he wasn’t an assistant principal he would be studying to become a tax lawyer. In the end he be-

came a successful assistant principal that loves his job.

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Volume 1, Issue 1

I with Ms.

Compare and Contrast The Hunger Games Book and Movie

By Kayla Arterburn

The movie of the Hunger Games is very different from the book. I don’t think it is right to change

or leave out things from the book into the movie. I think that the movie is at least supposed to be the

same as the book. They cut out a lot of the scenes that happened in the book. Then on top of that they

put in a few scenes. So, if I were to watch the movie first and then read the book I would say it was an

excellent movie. Then when I read the book I thought that the movie wasn’t really like the book, it was

more like someone cut and added parts in.

Some of the differences that occurred were the following. In the beginning of the movie, before

the reaping in the book it told me every single thing that Katniss Everdeen did and where she did it. In

the movie the producer cut all of the parts short. Then in the beginning of the games Katniss fought

over a back pack in the book. In the movie she did not fight over the back pack. Then in the end of the

movie they did not show Katniss and Petta getting back to District 12.

So, I would say the book was excellent. But, the movie has some changes to be made. Overall the book

and movie were both excellent. I think Katniss did a great job doing the part.

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Questions for Mr. Gayle

By: Musfiqur and Roneea

What was your job before coming to Temple Hill Academy and

where was it?

I was a security guard at NFA main campus for 20 years.

What is it like being a security guard?

Being a security guard is fun.

How many people do you think get in trouble every day?

I think about 10 to 15 people get in trouble every day.

How do teachers and staff contact you so quickly?

Teachers contact Mr. Gayle so quickly by the cell phone on his hip.

Do you like working at THA?

I love working here.

Is it exhausting that people constantly act up in class?

Yes, it can be exhausting that people constantly act up in class

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THA Fashion

How did you pick what to wear?

Megan’s response: I picked to wear this shirt because it is cute and comfortable. I also wore these boots be-

cause they are cute.

Kiara’s response: I wore these sneakers because their com-

fortable.

Stefani’s response: I wore these glasses because I borrowed them from Sesy.

By April & Stephanie

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Shelby’s response: I wore this shirt because it was new and I really liked it. I also did my hair like this be-

cause it was a gym day for me.

Kayla’s response: I wore these boots because they are warm. Also, I wore these jeans because I like them.

I also picked this book bag for school because it’s purple, and I love purple.

Joanna’s response: I wore this sweater because I got it as a present for Christmas.

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Anthony’s response: I picked to wear this sweater because I like it.

Stephanie’s Response: I wore this outfit because it’s cute.

Jordi’s response: I wore these shoes because they are awesome.

David’s response: I did this to my hair because I love it. I also wore these shoes because they’re the only shoes that I

have that are not Jordan’s.

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April’s response: I wore these boots to school today because their comfortable and their UGG’s.

Samantha’s response: I wore this outfit today because I like it.

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An Interview Mr. Beveridge By: Ashley Romano

When and where were you born?

I was born in Staten Island, NY (August 11, 1956 ]

Do you have anybody else in your family that has to do

with music?

Absolutely. My father was a piano player.

When did you begin to like music?

Always, ever since I was born.

When did you want to become a music teacher?

When I was in my second year of college.

What year did you start to teach music?

I started to teach around 1985

When did you first think about teaching?

My next door neighbor was a principal of Staten Island and he told me that I have great talent

and they needed someone like me. So I went to the board of education.

Is your job easy or hard?

It is difficult challenging but often more fun than it seems.

What do you like about this job?

I like it when children that show enthusiasm and being around people.

What do you not like about this job?

When I get myself in trouble and having difficulty constantly preparing for students.

What do you feel like when you change a person’s life by teaching them music?

I find out the years later and I feel very rewarded.

How long do you think you are going to keep going as a music teacher?

Until my children are out of college.

Even if Mr. Beveridge is tall, he is a very nice teacher that can teach you not string instruments, but other very special in-struments.

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Pros and Cons of Ipad mini Good Things:

long battery life

full 720p HD

camera 5mp

able to have 3g or 4g

16/32/64 gigs of internal storage

Brand new apple A5 chip

Black or white color

Bad Things:

weaker than Ipad 3

more expensive than Ipad 3

comes with no headphones or dock connector

too small for a normal ipad

By: Hugo and Bryan

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School Lunch

Eliana Rodriguez

How many trays of food do you think you make in one day?

We make about 1,150 trays of food with lunch and breakfast combined.

Do you decide what to make each day a certain time period before you make it?

Yes, our boss decides the meals a month before so we know what to make

How much time do you spend in the cafeteria every day?

In the cafeteria I spend about a half-an-hour but I spend my whole day in the kitchen.

Who decides the meals?

My boss, Mr. Kalvano, decides the meals.

Do you use leftovers?

Sometimes, when we know that they would still be good to eat the next day.

Do you make most of the food by hand or do you buy the food?

We make most of the food.

Is everyone involved in the choice of meals?

No, only one person makes the decision.

What is the new school lunch law?

The new school lunch law is that every child needs to have school lunch and the meal must have vegeta-

bles or fruit.

What changes have you had to make to make sure you are following the law?

In order take follow the lunch rules we had to change the regiments on proteins and make sure students

get one fruit each day.

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TAYLOR LAUTNER April Matamoros

Taylor Lautner was born on February 11, 1992. His nationality is

American. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Taylor is 20 years old. His full name is

Taylor Daniel Lautner. Taylor Lautner has one sibling named Makena Lautner, and his par-

ents are Deborah Lautner and Daniel Lautner. Taylor’s height is 5’ 10’’ (1.79m). Taylor

Lautner found his love for acting when he was 7 years old. His first acting “gig”, was in a

commercial of Burger King.

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Pen Tapping By Stefani Allegra

Pen Tapping is something every human does to get rid of negative emotions. It helps people get their

musical energy out without playing an instrument… you probably pen tap and don’t even notice!!!!

An Interview with Frank Harrison Pen Tapper

Why do you pen tap?

It’s an activity that is fun to do and easy to learn.

When did you first start to pen tap?

In my Science class.

Is it fun to pen tap?

Yes.

Click inside this box for a video of Frank Pentapping

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What Are the Soccer Leagues? By: Bryan Nava, Javier Bazan, Jason Guerrero

A league Australian football

Brasileirao

Bundesliga

English Premier League

Football League Championship

Eredivisie

Indian League

International Football

Liga BBVA

Liga BBVA Second Division

Liga MX

League 1

Major League Soccer

North American Soccer League

Portuguese Liga

Primera Division Argentina

Russian Premier League

Scottish Premier League

Serie A

UEFA Champion League

Women’s Pro Soccer

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Answers from a dog lover

By: Liam

What kind of dog breed do you have?

Mr. Myles has a pit-bull.

Mr. Brightly has a Doberman.

Mrs. Weller had a German shepherd.

Mr. Leggett has no dog.

What is the hardest part of having a dog as a pet?

Mr. Brightly said “Barking”.

What is your dog’s name?

Mr. Myles dog is named Heather.

Mr. Brightly dog is named Blitz.

Is your dog a male or female?

Mr. Myles’s dog is a female.

Mr. Brightly dog is a male.

Mrs. Weller’s dog is female.

How old is your dog in human and dog years?

Mr. Myles dog is 5 months old.

What is your opinion on German shepherd in one word?

Mr. Myles said they are protective.

Mr. Brightly said they have long hair.

Mrs. Weller said they are loyal.

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Mr. Brightly Tech Teacher

By : Roneea Thompson

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a tech teacher? After I tried it.

Q: Before you became a tech. teacher, what was your first job? Before I became a tech teacher my first job was in the carpenters union.

Q: After you started your job as a tech teacher, what was it like? It was very difficult and there was tons of work.

Q: What do you have to know to be a tech teacher?

You have to know how to talk to kids and know how to build cool stuff.

Q: What do you like about your job, is it fun, easy, or hard. It is all three depending on the day, test, and class but normally fun.

Q: Do you have to go to a specific collage to become this teacher?

Yes, but the college I went to was Saint Rose.

Q: What is the hardest part of your job the students or the devices? The students because they change all the time, sometimes they are happy or grumpy.

Q: What part of the job do you dislike the most?

The starting time and save room duty.

Q: what part of the job do you like the most?

Just hanging out with the kids.

Q: As a Tech. teacher who do you like the most people you work with or the students? Why? Ex-

plain. The students because they are more fun than the majority staff. The staff because they are helpful and understanding, and so are the majority of the students.

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PSY Celebrity of the Year

By: Musfiqur Rahman Park JEA –Sang known by his stage name PSY was born on December 31, 1977, and is 35 years old.

He is famous for his funny video and smash hit “Gangnam Style”. He also was the first person ever to

reach a billion viewers on YouTube!

So that’s why I think PSY deserves the “Celebrity of the Year” award.

Click this link to see an amazing video

of Joseph Cici demonstrating the

Gangnam style dance!

Joseph Cici.MOV

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Ann Marie Onwuka Visits Africa By: Romandis and Carlan

Where did you go in Africa?

Nkparo, a village in Nigeria.

How long did it take to get to Africa?

Two days.

What did u eat Africa?

Goat, chicken, rice and soup.

My mother had to cook all of our foods so

we didn’t get sick.

What did u do in Africa?

Her dad was recognized as a tribal chief

which is head of the community. It was a

celebration. The whole community was

there. My father set at the head of the

table.

Did u see any cool animals and what

kinds?

Goats, chickens and dogs.

Who did you visit?

All kinds of family members; uncles, aunts, cousins. Many people I have never met.

What language was spoken?

Igbo. I can understand the language but not speak it.

What kinds of games do children play?

Mostly soccer.

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No Name Calling Week– PRO Questions for Mr. Altman by Joanna H.

When did you decide to do No Name Calling Week? I decided to start No Name Calling Week in 2011.

What is No Name Calling Week really about? It is a week dedicated to kids and adults to treat each other with respect.

Why do you think it is important for THA? I think it is important for THA because there are still some kids getting bullied and who come to school scared.

When did this first occur? When I first saw a group of people who did this behavior every year.

Are children having trouble following this? I think just the kids who are the bullies.

How do you think this will go in the later years?

I think it will get bigger and better. I also think that it will turn into No Name Calling Year.

No Name Calling Week- con By: Liam

No Name Calling Week is not needed

because it gives off a bad vibe! It says that you can’t even call someone by their own name!

They never said that it was just about bad names! They want me call people by nothing! I will have

to say “Hey, hey you, you with the face!” I would also not be able to call anyone any good names!

This is why No Name Calling Week is not necessary!

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A Talk with with Mr. Lazarski By: Sesy Mancia, Kayla Arterburn, and Roneea Thompson

Mr. Lazarski loves teaching health. He wanted to become an exercise physiologist. He chose health because he

wanted to teach in a classroom in a middle school. His first job was being a football coach. He has been teaching

health for five years and his favorite topic in health is physical activity and nutrition. The last thing Mr. Lazarski

told us was that if he was not a teacher he would have been a football coach.

Choose your drinks wisely

By: Mr. Lazarski

All experts agree that soda is not a healthy beverage and is one of the contributors to our nation’s obesity problem. Experts blame

the enormous amount of sugar in soda. Most people believe that Fruit juice and sports drinks are a healthy alternative to soda. How-

ever, experts believe that fruit juice and sports drinks are not healthy alternatives to soda as they contain nearly the same amount of

sugar as soda. When you are thirsty choose water. It is usually free, it contains no sugar, and your body needs it.

Pepsi 28g per 8oz

Orange Juice 22 per 8oz

Gatorade 14g per 8oz

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About Kids By: Liam Horan

Teachers around THA were asked about what it’s like to have children

Is it fun to have children?

Mr. Myles: No.

Mr. Brightly: Yes.

Mr. Leggett: Yes.

Mrs. Weller: Better than fun.

Why did you choose to have children?

Mr. Brightly: For Life Experience.

Mrs. Weller: It was just the way that it should

happen.

What is the best part of having children?

Mr. Myles: When they were a lot younger like one and two.

Mrs. Weller: When they call me mommy.

Mr. Leggett: Being able to spend time with them.

Do you have a boy or a girl?

Mr. Myles: 2 boys and I think that if I had two girls I would die.

What is your child or children’s name(s)?

Mr. Brightly: Isaac.

Mrs. Weller: Kristopher.

Mr. Leggett: Gabrielle, Isabella, Sophia, and Christopher.

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JUSTIN BIEBER By: Joanna Halampalakis and Stefani Allegra

Born on March 1, 1994

Parents: Pattie Mallette, Jeremy Bieber

Height 5’7’’

Siblings: Jaxon and Jasmine Bieber

First recognized in 2008

London, Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Full name: Justin Drew Bieber

Singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor

Speaks fluent FRENCH

Likes sour patch kids

Favorite drink is orange juice

Favorite food is spaghetti

Favorite number is 6

He is a lefty

His favorite colors are blue and purple

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VOLTAGE-A Comic Story And Drawing

Voltage wasn’t always an electric superhero. Every hero has a story behind them. This is his. Voltage

wasn’t always like this he was once a boy, his name was Buddy. He was 7 years old his father was a

scientist, he was rarely home. His father was always working. Therefore Buddy always had to go to

his father’s job with him. One day his father was working on a project to see how objects would re-

act to electric charges. While he was working he didn’t notice Buddy was sneaking into the test

chamber. As Buddy approached the test chamber his father was starting to send the electric

shocks. When his father noticed Buddy was in the chamber it was too late. From that point on his

father tried bringing him back to life but nothing worked. Eventually he gave up .The day of Buddy’s

funeral his father promised to find a cure to make him live again. Twenty years into the future his

father discovered an antidote to bring his dead son back to life. That day the promise was achieved.

But what Buddy’s father did not know was that the antidote would not only bring Buddy back to life. It

would change him forever. As the scientist gave Buddy the antidote, Buddy evolved into an electric

hero. He changed into a savior. Buddy became Voltage…….

To be continued

By: Jordi

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Mr. Leggett’s Interview By: Joanna Halampalakis

Did you work as another teacher before becoming a gym teacher?

No, I didn’t work as another teacher before becoming a gym teacher.

How long have you been a gym teacher?

This is my 20th year.

Whose idea was it to begin the THA Olympics?

It was Mrs. Weiss who used to be an assistant principal, Mr. Bucci, Miss. Santa Croce, and Mrs. Scott.

How many years were you in college to become a gym teacher?

I was in college for 4 years to become a gym teacher.

What made you chose to become a gym teacher?

I love kids and playing sports.

When was the first year you started the THA Olympics?

The first year for the Olympics was in 1994.

How did you feel when you first started to host the Olympics?

I felt excited for the students.

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Mr. Byrne Interview Questions for the School Newspaper

How many years have you been a teacher at THA? I have been a teacher for 13 years, and before that I taught at the Broadway School.

When did you become an English Teacher?

I became an English teacher 2 years ago. Before that I taught all 6th grade subjects. I was also the academic specialists for about 7 or 8 years.

What made you become an English teacher? I always liked reading and writing. When I was in 5th grade I started making comic books and comic he-roes. I found out that it is important to read in school but to read what you like on your own. I have also had several poems published in print and online. William Dietrich also wrote to Mr. Byrne.

Why aren’t you a health teacher anymore? I wanted to go back to being a classroom teacher after 7 and 8 years of being a health teacher. I also wanted to go back into reading and writing, because that is what I earned my Master’s degree in.

What is your favorite/least favorite part about this job? My favorite part of this job is being able to work with young people, teaching, basketball coach, and being

a Boy Scout leader. Also, being able to tap into young people’s creativity and helping them prepare for a better future. He hopes he can pass down how he loves reading and writing to his students. His least fa-

vorite part of his job is getting upset.

How many years did you spend in college to become an English teacher? I spent 6 years of college all together. Two of them were he had to specialize in communication, another

two of them in language development, and the last two years was specializing in reading and writing.

What was it like to be an actor? It was AMAZING. It was also entertaining, tiring, and sometimes difficult. I had to do “live” theater which

meant he had to get it right the first time. He had also made long friendships.

What did you do in your childhood?

I was very creative and any opportunity I would draw, read comic books or books, and I took an interest in photography. In high school, I took graphic arts with my friends.

Who was your favorite college teacher that inspired you the most? It was a tie between who was my favorite college teacher. Professor Miller was my English teacher when I first started college. She never called any of her students by their first name; she believed that when

she gave a person respect she would want some respect back. Professor Lawson was his Theater teach-er, he left a lasting impression. Doctor Rudnitski was his reading professor. He had her for three classes. She was also his teacher, mentor, and now his colleague.

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