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GLOBAL GAZETTE October, 2014
~Contents~
Sightseeing
P.1
Christian the Lion
P.2
Café Talk
P.3
Faculty profile
P.4
Faculty
P.5-6
Some New Faces
P.7
Culture Pot
P.8
Ping Pong Rankings
P.9
Homestays
P.10
Student profiles
P.11-14
Int’l Book Review
P.15
Conservation Science
P.16
Foods from Abroad
P.17
World Mysteries
P.18
Int’l Trivia Teasers
P.19
The Traveling Translator
P.20
Hillside’s
Cool Facts about Rio de Janeiro
“Rio de Janeiro” means “River of January” in Portuguese
There are over 200 Samba schools in Rio
Rio will be hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics
Rio de Janeiro
Samba dancing festival
Sightseeing
Page.1 Global Gazette Hillside School
Sightseeing
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro was host to the
2014 World Cup. Viewers may
remember majestic TV shots of Rio
from above, nestled in between the
mountains and the ocean. The city
from the sky is a site to behold with
its spectacular landscapes, rising
mountains, sprawling beaches, and
city high rises. Its most iconic
image is that of the Christ the
Redeemer statue watching over the
city atop Corcovado Mountain.
Discover this marvelous city rich
in culture and filled with surprises
around every corner. Rio is home
to so much. It is home to world
renowned beaches of Copacabana
and Ipanema. It has the winding
streets of beautiful Santa Teresa,
the Lapa Arches, countless historic
theatres, acclaimed museums and
art galleries and of course, the
mighty Maracanã Stadium, home of
the World Cup and the 2016
Summer Olympic Games. The
excitement of the Carioca spirit is
infectious and there is no better
time to experience this than during
the miraculous and memorable
festival called the Rio Carnival.
Get swept up into the electrifying
energy of the Sambadrome, the
official home of the Rio Carnival,
as the elite Samba Schools of Rio
compete in a spectacular
performance of rhythm and
dancing, dazzling costumes, and
colossal floats. Experience the
mystifying celebration of New
Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro,
dedicated to Lemanja, Goddess of
the Sea and culminating in one of
the best fireworks displays in the
world over Copacabana Beach.
Treat yourself to the flavors and
traditions of Brazilian cuisine,
including rodízio-style
Churrascaria restaurants, feijoada
(the national dish), and much,
much more! You won’t be
disappointed if you ever decide to
travel to this gem of a city.
Page.2 Global Gazette Hillside School
International Animal Stories
Once in a while, something remarkable, beautiful, sad, and inspiring
touches our collective hearts. This is one such story. It begins in 1969 in
London. Two young Australians named John Rendall and Ace Bourke
moved to the English capital and, while shopping at Harrod’s (a famous
department store in London renowned for its reputation to sell anything),
saw a lion cub in a small cage. On an “impractical impulse” they decided to
buy the lion and call him Christian. What developed was pure magic.
Although Christian was an obvious handful, John and Ace raised this
magnificent creature on King’s Road in Chelsea. Christian was known for
his great affection and charismatic personality. He was playful, loving, and
born a 5th
generation zoo animal. As the cat grew bigger, the two realized
that there were challenges to having a maturing lion in a metropolis. On a
chance meeting in London with two actors from the movie Born Free, John
and Ace decided that the best thing for Christian would be to return to the
wild in Kenya. Famed animal conservationist George Adamson agreed to
take in Christian and prepare him for reintegration into the African wild.
Although John and Ace were heartbroken because they loved Christian
dearly, they knew this was best. The dangers were formidable; a
domesticated animal being reintegrated into the wild would put Christian in
an exceedingly vulnerable position. Adamson decided to create a pride
using other similar lions so that Christian could have a chance. Christian
had to be introduced to the dominant male named Boy. Boy was 5 times
the size of Christian and could easily kill him. He didn’t. At first, they
jostled then became inseparable friends. Tragically, Boy later died.
Christian and three other females were on their own. They survived with
Adamson’s help. A year later, in 1973, Rendall and Bourke returned to the
wildlife preserve in Kenya. In one of the most touching reunions you’ll
ever want to see, Christian saw John and Ace, hesitated, then broke into a
trot as he recognized them. He then jumped up and hugged them
repeatedly. Although now a wild lion, Christian never forgot the two men
who had raised him and whom he loved so dearly. Then sadly, yet
inevitably, Christian slipped back into the wild. After 1974, he was never
seen again. The story has received over 10 million hits on YouTube.
Christian: London’s Amazing Lion
Christian the Lion with owners John Rendall (left) & Ace Bourke (right)
Christian reunited with John & Ace in Kenya
Hanging out together in London
Christian as a cub in a London apartment
Page.3 Global Gazette Hillside School
David Siciliano’s Italian Cafe
Café Talk
A Taste of Italy David Siciliano and his
grandmother’s secret family recipe of Italian
pasta with meatballs and sausages hit it out
of the park. The line was long to get into
this Café and the food did not disappoint.
David led the discussion on Italy.
Little India Syan Maity wanted to bring
some Indian flavors to the Café. It was
highly appreciated as the boys snacked on
delicious samosas, tandoori chicken &
shrimp. Syan hosted brilliantly.
Caribbean Café Coach Delahoz’s
grandmother cooked a mean pot of Arroz
Con Leche as we celebrated the Caribbean.
Coach D. discussed life in the Dominican.
October’s International Café
Syan Maty rocked the house
Grandma Delahoz
Cool Facts about Mrs. Greener
Former baton twirler (8 years)
Last year’s female ping pong champion at Hillside
Went to the University of South Carolina
Lee Greener in her Admission office
Husband Ryan and Jameson
Page.4 Global Gazette Hillside School
Faculty Profile
Lee Greener can be seen guiding
prospective Hillside families around
campus, or being engrossed in a
notepad and pen in an Admission’s
Team meeting or walking her dog
Jameson around campus. She
dresses smartly, looks professional,
and takes pride in being good at
what she does. Along with being
the Assistant Director of
Admission, she is media savvy, the
creator of our Hillside Facebook
posts, and has made a blog on our
school home page. She’s excellent
at her job and has a good eye for
detail. On numerous occasions I
have been impressed by her
preparation when talking to parents
about the school and our
international program after coming
into my room. Sometimes I
think: “Wow, she knows my
program better than I do.” She’s
informed and meticulous at what
she does.
Mrs. Greener was born in
Springfield, Massachusetts. She has
an older brother Mark and her
mother, Jill, works in the prep
school world. Her husband Ryan
was her high school sweetheart and
his friendly face can be seen often
around Bulldog campus BBQ-ing
or taking a dip in the pool. Mr. and
Mrs. Greener lived in Michigan for
a year or two before they decided to
move back east to avoid those long,
hard mid-western winters. Mrs.
Greener was intrigued by the idea
of working in a boarding school.
So, she applied to Hillside, got the
Mrs. Greener
job in the summer of 2012, and
“just loves it.”
In her free time, Mrs. Greener
enjoys photography, traveling,
hiking, camping, Ultimate Frisbee,
and dogs. She’s also an avid reader
and always in the running for
faculty reading rewards. She’s an
impressive young lady with a
myriad of interests. Despite her
youthful appearance, she carries
herself with a maturity and
confidence that belie her years.
Ultimately, she wants to travel to
Turkey, get a PhD, and “be happy.”
Well, Hillside is “happy” to have
Mrs. Greener and these goals
should be a cinch for such an
ambitious and talented young lady.
Cool Facts about old photos
• Photography has been around since 1826.
• George Eastman named his company “Kodak” after
the sound he thought the camera shutter made.
• We used to think Kodak instant cameras were cool.
World’s 1st photograph 1826
Figuring Out the Faculty
#3. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
Figuring Out the Faculty
#5. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#1. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#2. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#4. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
Answers
On
Next
Page!!
Page.5 Global Gazette Hillside School
You’ve played Hillside’s
“Stump the Staff”, now how
about a rousing rendition of
Figuring out the Faculty?
Match these early childhood
photos with one of the
faculty or staff.
Faculty-Answers
ANSWERS
#1.
Ms. Dalane
#2.
Ms.
Buzard
#3.
Mrs.
Sims
#4.
Mr.
MacDonald
#5.
Mr. Ribeiro
Page.6 Global Gazette Hillside School
New Faculty
Miss Baez is our friendly new Spanish
teacher. She has 6 years of teaching
experience that includes spending 3
months teaching in Honduras. Miss Baez
came to Hillside to share her love of the
Spanish language and culture. Currently,
she lives in Sudbury with her Yorkshire
Terrier named Cupcake.
Mr. Moulton is our experienced new
science teacher. He grew up in Boston and
has been in the field of education for over
20 years. Mr. Moulton was Chairman of the
Science Department at Eaglebrook and is
renowned for his excellence in the
classroom. He lives in Williams and coaches
3rds soccer and wrestling.
Some New Faces Around
Hillside
Page.7 Global Gazette Hillside School
Mr. MacDonald is our popular new
grade 7 & 8 history teacher. He hails from
New Haven, Connecticut where he had
been teaching for 5 years. He came to
Hillside to spread his love of history, Ultimate
Frisbee, and “obscure music.” Mr.
MacDonald lives on campus in Drinkwater
Hall and is a dorm parent in Maher House.
Mrs. Carberry is our talented new
Learning Specialist working in Tutorials. She
comes from New York and has 5 years of
teaching experience. She came to Hillside
because it offers a small structured and
supportive learning environment. Currently,
Mrs. Carberry lives in Natick with her
husband and Golden Retriever Molly.
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Culture Pot
Crocodile River Music Comes to
Hillside by staff reporter Patti Sims
Did you notice the amazing African art in the
display cases of the ATL? These pieces are
on loan from the Gallery of African Art in
Clinton, Massachusetts. Through a grant
program with African Arts in Education,
Hillside was able to borrow a collection of art
work from the gallery, and students were
treated to the sounds of Africa with a daylong
residency program that featured the
Crocodile River Music group on October
10th. Throughout the day, all Hillside
students, in groups of thirty, met with
professional musicians from Crocodile River
Music for a 35 minute hands on lesson in
African drumming. At the end of the day, the
Tracey Gym rocked with the musical
program: Trinidad to Timbuktu! Sounds of
djembe, dundun, steel drums, and balophon
accompanied by a bass guitar filled the air as
students learned about the influence of
African music throughout the world. It was a
spectacular day!
African Drummers
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Page.8 Global Gazette Hillside School
Ping Pong Rankings
October Ping Pong Rankings
Page.9 Global Gazette Hillside School
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Top 5 at Hillside “THE BEASTS”
1. Andranick Armstrong 2. Cam Ray 3. Lucas Adam 4. Amir Thomas 5. Brendan O’Donnell
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Top 5 Rising Stars
1. Anuar Esteban 2. Tyler Anastasi 3. Ryan Lovett 4. Ji Ho Kim 5. Connor Guyette
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Homestays
Weekend Homestays: A Valuable
Asset for our Hillside Community
Imagine being a young teen and
leaving your family to go to a
boarding school. Now, think about
going to a boarding school in
another country with a long
weekend coming up and everyone
you know is leaving campus. You
may feel a little lonely. This is why
having our Bulldog parents to lean
on in the crunch is a tremendous
resource for us and something that
makes our community special.
When a Hillside family takes in an
international student for the
weekend, our whole community
benefits. It’s something we and the
kids appreciate immensely. Not only
do our boys have a chance to enjoy a
weekend with you, but they also get
a chance to feel welcome and share
in American culture. Thank you
parents for all you do. If you’re
interested in hosting a student,
please contact Monica Lucey at
Page.10 Global Gazette Hillside School
FOR INFORMATION ON HOSTING HILLSIDE STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTACT MONICA LUCEY AT [email protected]
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Mexico City
Spotlight…Student Profiles
Arturo & Mauricio
Mauricio Chavez
Page.11 Global Gazette Hillside School
can bring them up through the ranks
and have them eventually act as
student leaders. It’s our easiest sales
pitch for future generations of
students. Hey families, see this kid
Mauricio, this is the kind of student
we have and want here at the
Hillside School. Give us your eager
young men like him, and we’ll give
you back a finished product that
looks somewhat like his brother,
Arturo, a gentlemen and a scholar
of epic proportions. After all, those
are the kind of characteristics
someone would need in order to be
Mauricio’s role model, right?
Mauricio’s hobbies include video
games and swimming. When he’s
older he wants to be a mechanical
engineer. “Not just an engineer Mr.
Brown, I want to be a musician and
a magician as well.”
“Hold on, you want three jobs?” I
asked.
“Yes!” he states matter-of-factly.
OK, fair enough. Ah, to be twelve
years old again. What a great age;
undaunted by what some call
“realism”, and unfettered by the
limitations of the adult mind with
its narrow possibilities. It’s great to
have you here Mau. Keep being
positive and happy.
young Mauricio declares “Arturo!”
Do you mean Arturo the President
of the International Café?
“Yes! He’s my brother and he’s
awesome! He always protects me!”
Wow, such high praise from a little
brother. I don’t ever remember
declaring this opinion for my older
brother when I was younger. I just
remember fighting a lot. This is not
the case with these two. Arturo
looks after his little brother with
diligence and care. He takes his role
seriously and this guidance has not
been lost on the younger sibling.
Mauricio just adores Arturo and it’s
obvious when you see the two
interact.
So, little guy, why did you come
to Hillside? The ever upbeat
“Mau”, (that’s his nickname) who
often speaks in superlatives,
declares “for the great experience!”
And what has been the best thing
about your experience so far Mau?
“It’s the connection with the
teachers,” he declares. Would you
expect anything else from this
positive young man? This is
precisely the type of student we
covet: young, vibrant, curious, and
here to soak up the boarding school
experience. We like to get these
types of students early so that we
If you ever walked into my grade
5 ESL class, you’d certainly notice
a young enthusiastic Mexican
national raising his hand on every
single question. He’s the one who
is nearly jumping out of his seat
with enthusiasm to participate. He
devours information like a starving
hyena in the African Serengeti.
This kid is hungry for knowledge.
His brain is like a sponge that
soaks up everything he is told, but
he’s not just a regurgitation
machine; he has an active
imagination and enjoys using his
mind for critical thinking. When
we landed Mauricio, we got a
gem.
Mauricio Chavez Sendra was
born as the youngest boy in a
family of six in Mexico City. He
has three older brothers: Kike (21),
Juan Jose (18), and Arturo (15).
His father, Enrique, is in the
plastic fabric business and his
mother, Veronica, has been seen
here on Bulldog campus dropping
off and picking up her sons. It’s a
close family. When asked who his
role model is, without hesitation,
Mauricio Chavez Sendra
Lusaka, Zambia
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Lionel Messi
Page.12 Global Gazette Hillside School
Museba Mwape
and his friends are privy to some
inside joke that they just cracked.
On the other hand, maybe not; this
guy just likes to smile. He has one
of those great big, wide, fun-loving
grins that is accompanied by a shy
darting glance downward. It’s one
of his most appealing
characteristics and, if I remember
correctly, must run in the family as
his brother Mutaya had a great
smile as well.
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Museba’s idol is Lionel Messi.
Messi is the international superstar
footballer who helped take his
home country of Argentina to the
World Cup Final against Germany
last summer. If you watch Museba
play soccer, he is not unlike his
hero. He has an uncanny ability to
control the ball in a crowd. You
think to yourself, he’ll lose it in the
heap. Then, he emerges from the
bigger bodies and legs, dribbling
the ball down the sideline. It’s
something to see.
Ultimately, Museba wants to be a
civil engineer. A civil engineer,
according to Webster’s Online
Dictionary ,is a job that “designs,
constructs, supervises, and
maintains infrastructure.” I’m not
really sure what that means, but I
am sure that whatever Museba
chooses to do, he’ll be good at!
renowned for its rapid growth and
solid infrastructure. Also, in case
you were wondering how and why
Museba speaks such flawless
English, it’s because it’s the official
language of Lusaka. But don’t just
think this international student is
monolingual like most of us
Americans; he also speaks Nyanga
and Bemba which are languages of
the African Bentu Family.
Museba’s the baby in a family of
five people that includes his three
siblings: Sharon (20), Mutaya (17),
and Mpengo (16). He came to
Hillside because he heard that it is
“a great school and the academics
are good.” Well, thank you
Museba, that’s always nice to know
and especially encouraging to see
that our little middle school here in
New England has a good reputation
even in Lusaka, Zambia. Not only
is the school excellent, Museba
continues, “but the teachers are
supportive and my friends are
great.” Well, we’re pretty pleased to
have you too, Museba.
In his spare time Museba enjoys
“reading books and having fun.”
One can get that sense just by
looking at this young man. He’s
always wearing a big grin when
seen with his friends. It’s as if he
Two years ago, a student named
Mwape came to Hillside from
Zambia, Africa. We heard that this
guy played “a little soccer”, so
everybody was curious to see if
this Mutaya Mwape measured up.
He was small, so there were some
reservations about how good he
would be. Those reservations were
quickly dismissed when this
diminutive rocket took the soccer
pitch and wowed everyone with
his enormous talent. So, then we
hear his little brother Museba was
coming to Hillside this year, and
the first question on everybody’s
mind was “Is he as good as
Mutaya?” And the answer might
be “probably not, but who cares.”
We have a terrific young man who
is not only highly skilled at soccer,
but a wonderful addition to our
community.
Young Museba grew up in
Lusaka, Zambia. Lusaka is the
capital and largest city in Zambia.
It is the center for both commerce
and government in Zambia and is
Museba Mwape
Xi’an, China
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Kevin Durant
Page.13 Global Gazette Hillside School
Songtai Liu
is making quite the impression on
teachers as his early quiz scores
have all been high. Mr. Bryant
called me into his class the other
day to report with glee that Songtai,
our new international student and
second language learner, scored a
98 on his quiz which was the
highest score in the class. I then
relayed to Mr. Bryant that Songtai
did the same on his ESL quiz. My
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guess is that his other subjects are
no different. This kid takes pride in
his schoolwork and it shows.
Songtai declares that the best thing
about Hillside is “the teachers and
friends.” He loves music, reading,
playing the piano, and basketball.
However, he qualifies basketball by
saying modestly that “I am not
really good at it.” No need to be
good at it Songtai. Basketball is a
game that anyone can play and
enjoy. Even if you never achieve
the athletic feats of your role model,
Kevin Durant, basketball is a game
that you can have fun at for the rest
of your life.
When Songtai is older he wants to
be a doctor. With his attitude and
grades, what’s stopping him?
You’ve come a long way since the
summer Songtai, keep up the good
work. You’re making mom and dad
proud. Maybe now, they’re crying!
to meet. And, he knows his parents
love him and care about his
education.
Songtai was born in Xi’an, China.
Xi’an is located roughly in the
middle of the country and is the
capital of Xhanxi Province. It is a
city renowned for its rich and
culturally significant history. In
fact, it is considered one of the Four
Great Ancient Capitals of China. It
is here that young Sontai grew up.
He is the youngest in a family of
four that includes his father,
Yunfeng, mother, Jin Ding, and
older sister, Xiao (20) who studies
at the University of Birmingham in
England.
Songtai claims to have come to
Hillside because it has the “best
basketball team.” I’m going to go
out on a limb here and assert that
this is an example of the young
man’s delightful sense of humor.
No doubt our basketball team is
good, but I highly doubt that Mr.
and Mrs. Liu considered basketball
when they had their options of
preparatory schools on the table.
But lucky for us, Hillside was their
choice because it seems that we
have a young superstar student in
the making. Although new to the
North American classroom, Songtai
During the Hillside summer
JumpStart program, a certain young
Chinese national had looked a little
off after our first class. When we
got to the hall and had time to be
alone, young Songtai Liu burst into
tears. “What’s wrong I asked?”
“Why did my mom and dad leave
me? They haven’t even called yet?”
he replied. Although I certainly felt
for Songtai, I couldn’t help think
how cute this situation appeared.
“Haven’t called yet?” I responded,
“but it has only been about 10 hours
since they left.” But don’t tell that
to a young man who adores his
parents and has been separated from
them for the first time, no matter if
that time period has been less than
half a day. So, we walked back to
the dorm, made a phone call to the
Liu’s, and Songtai was beaming.
Since this initial period of sadness
and homesickness, he has been in
high spirits and has made a mark
here at Hillside. He’s one of the
friendliest, most positive, and
refreshing boys you will ever want
Songtai Liu
Rostock, Germany
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Niklas Backstrom
Page.14 Global Gazette Hillside School
Andranick Armstrong
So, I’m taking a walk around the
track in the summer and see this
loud gang of four approaching.
They have the moxie and
confidence of grizzled Hillside
veterans, so I immediately thought
they were alumni. When I asked,
the boys laughed and said, “No,
we’re going here next year.” Uh-oh,
I thought, friendly kids but these
guys are going to be a handful. The
boys mentioned that they are
hockey players and in town for a
tournament. There were two kids
from Florida, one from
Massachusetts, and this sturdy
looking kid from Virginia. The
latter laughed quite a bit and after
we had finished introducing
ourselves and talking, we said some
pleasantries and parted. “See ya in
September guys!”
Upon checking in new Maher
House residents, I noticed that the
boy who lived in Virginia was in
my dorm. After talking to him, it
became obvious that he likes sports:
soccer, hockey, ping pong, football,
and more. Not only does he enjoy
athletics, but he’s darn good at
everything he plays. On the soccer
pitch he’s one of the best players on
the varsity squad. When he returned
to Maher House late one night from
a hockey tournament, I asked him
how he did. “I scored a few goals
Mr. Brown.” Hold on, didn’t you
score 3 goals in soccer earlier in the
day? And then you went to hockey
and scored 2 goals there? That’s 5
goals in one day.”
“Yeah, Mr. Brown, but my
teammates did well too.” That’s the
kind of kid this Andranick
Armstrong is; he’s talented and
humble.
Well, I decided to give this
“humble” and pleasant Maher
House resident a lesson in humility
by annihilating him on the ping
pong table. Welcome to MY world
Mr. Armstrong. I was chomping at
the bit to give this guy a whooping,
especially at a sport that a middle-
aged guy couldn’t embarrass
himself in. After all, last year
Headmaster Beecher specifically
named one of the tables after ME.
This should be a cinch. No go!
Young Andranick beat me easily
and put whatever inkling I had of
making an athletic comeback in the
latter years on hold. OK young
man, so you’re good at everything.
Anything you don’t do so well?
Well, he does start to brush his
teeth at 9:58 PM, just two minutes
before bedtime, but that’s about all
I can dig up on this guy. He’s been
a delight to have around here and is
a highly respected member of our
community.
Andranick was born in Rostock,
Germany. His father, Ward, is a
statistician. His mother, Tracy, is a
sociologist. Andranick also has an
older brother, Isis (21), who attends
the University of Maryland where
he plays soccer. His younger sister,
Gillian (9), does figure skating, and
his youngest brother, Robert (6),
loves hockey. This is quite the
athletic family and it is no wonder
that Andranick wants to be a
hockey player just like his idol,
Minnesota Wild goalie, Niklas
Bäckström.
However, playing in the NHL is
not all that Andranick wants in life.
He also aspires to be a lawyer.
Well, if his legal skills are anything
like his social and athletic skills, I
pity the attorney that has to go up
against him in court. As Robert
Frost once said, “A jury consists of
12 persons chosen to decide who
has the best lawyer.” I’ll put my
money on Andranick. This kid
doesn’t know how to lose!
join the Band of German Girls and Hitler Youth
respectively, but Liesel makes a home for herself in spite
of this.
At school, Liesel is made fun of because she can’t read
well. Hans sits up with her at night to help her learn to
read. Liesel begins stealing books, to practice reading
and as an act of rebellion. Reading anything but books
that support Nazism is seen as a subversive activity in
Nazi Germany and book burnings occur regularly. The
Nazis implement a campaign to suppress other
perspectives and ideas, so they burn books. Liesel
understands the power words hold and begins to collect
and cherish books.
The story takes a tragic turn, as you might expect from a
book set in World War II, Germany. But, if you want to
find out what that “tragic turn is,” you’re going to have to
read the book. It is a heartrendingly powerful story about
the connections between people, the absurdity of war, and
the power of words.
The Book Thief was School Library Journal’s Best Book
of the Year in 2006. It received many other honors and
was on the New York Times Best Seller List for more than
230 weeks. It was made into a movie, which was
released November, 2013.
So, what are you waiting for? Come see Ms. Dalane in
the library to check out The Book Thief! You won’t regret
it!
International
Book Review By Ms. Dalane
The Book Thief By Markus Zusak
Setting: 1939, Germany
Liesel is a young girl living in Nazi Germany. Her
mother is taken away and Liesel witnesses her
brother die as they ride a train to their new foster
family’s house. Death, the narrator of the story, sees
Liesel for the first time on the train as he takes her
brother. Death tells her story as compassionately as
he can.
Liesel arrives at her foster family’s house and forms
deep connections with her foster father, Hans, and
her foster mother, Rosa. She also learns to love one
of her schoolmates, Rudy. Max is a Jewish man that
her foster family hides in the basement. The
atmosphere is tense: Liesel and Rudy are forced to
join the Band of German Girls and Hitler Youth respectively, but Liesel makes a home for herself in spite of this.
At school, Liesel is made fun of because she can’t read well. Hans sits up with her at night to help her learn to read. Liesel begins stealing books, to practice reading and as an act of rebellion. Reading anything but books that support Nazism is seen a subversive activity in Nazi Germany and book burnings occur regularly. The Nazis want to suppress other perspectives and ideas, and so they burn books. Liesel understands the power words hold
Cool Facts about Zusak • Born in Sydney, Australia
• It took him 7 years to get his first book published
• Enjoys surfing and playing soccer in his free time
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International Book Review
Science Page
The Wonderful World
of Science: Global Conservation
By staff reporter
Henry Bryant
Local Awareness: The Blanding’s Turtle
If you have stopped by Room 4 recently, you would have noticed that
some things have changed. Of course many of the students are new,
and there has been some rearranging, but did you notice the new
tanks? This year Room 4 has become home to many new baby
guppies, a red-tailed shark, a banded leporinus, and two baby
Blanding’s Turtles.
If you looked at our two new turtle friends, Franklin and Squirtle, you
may think they’re really cute. But did you know that Blanding’s
Turtles are an endangered species in Massachusetts? It’s true! In fact,
there are an estimated 2,000 or fewer turtles left in the Massachusetts’
population. They inhabit wetlands around the state and, like the
orangutans mentioned in our last issue, have been victim to habitat
destruction. Another cause of their loss in population size is habitat
fragmentation. Due to the construction of roads and other structures,
the Blanding’s Turtles have been separated from one another. Often
times they will attempt to cross these obstructions and end up being
killed by cars.
So why do we have two of the turtles? Well we are taking part in a
program run by the Grassroots Wildlife Conservation. The program is
called the Blanding’s Turtles Headstart Program and focuses on
raising baby turtles from their infancy until 9 months of age. At this
point, they are released into a local conservation or wildlife refuge
where they will live the rest of their lives. Throughout their time with
us the turtles can grow from 10 grams to almost 200 grams in
weight! That is the size of a 4 year old wild Blanding’s Turtle. Pretty
impressive!
This year the 5th and 6th graders have been charged with the task of
raising these turtles. They feed them and track their weight and the
length of their shells to see how they are growing. Feel free to ask any
of them about the turtles and the work that they are doing or about how
you can get involved. Also, look for their website in the coming
weeks. It will go live soon at HSBlandingsTurtles.weebly.com.
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Foods from Abroad
Kati Rolls
Panzenella
Chicken Posole
Zongzi
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Kati Roll is a tasty traditional Indian street food that is popular
all across the country and abroad as well. Vendors wrap kebabs,
eggs, and exotic spices into a piece of flatbread or what the
Indians refer to as “paratha” (baked layered dough). Kati rolls are
also commonly made from leftovers in Indian homes nationwide.
The taste is outrageous and kati rolls provide a nice little
appetizer for many Indian people. So, the next time you happen to
be in Delhi or standing on a dusty street corner in Mumbai, be
sure to order a kati roll. They’re cheap and you’ll surely be glad
that you did.
From India
From Italy Panzenella is a delicious Tuscan bread salad. There are a variety
of ways to make it, but the two ingredients that consistently
remain in all Italian recipes are tomatoes and bread. Unlike an
American salad which is leafy, panzenella contains lots of
vegetable chunks. It’s delicious and healthy and something you
must try should you ever find yourself in Italy. Imagine sitting
down for dinner in beautiful Tuscany as the sun sets and being
treated to a bowl of panzenella.
From Mexico Chicken Posole is essentially a unique and delicious chicken
stew meal. It is also a great traditional Christmas dish eaten
during the colder months, as it is warm and comforting. Chicken
Posole is a popular dish in Mexican households everywhere and
a favorite of tourists visiting our neighbor to the south. The dish
includes chicken, thinly sliced radishes, shredded lettuce, finely
chopped onions, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges. If you’re
ever in Mexico on a relatively cool winter day, order some
Chicken Posole. You won’t regret it!
From China Zongzi is a delicious Chinese treat. It is a traditional sticky
dumpling that is made of rice with different fillings that could
include vegetables, meat, eggs, and fish. It is wrapped in
bamboo, reed, or other large flat leaves. The leaves keep the
flavors locked in while the ingredients are steamed in a wok.
Traditionally, this meal is eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival,
but it can be eaten during any season.
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World Mysteries
The Bouvet Island Lifeboat Mystery
The year was 1900 and the place was the little known Scottish island of Eilean
More. The only living human souls on the island were three grizzled lighthouse
keepers. The men had manned the lighthouse for years and must’ve felt a sense of
isolation living there. One day, a supply ship arrived on the island. To the crew’s
astonishment, no one was there to greet them as they docked. They then blew the
ship’s horn and sent up a flare. Still, there was no response. A replacement lighthouse keeper named Joseph Moore was eventually sent to investigate. As he climbed the narrow, rocky
stairs leading up to the lighthouse, he was struck with a strong sense of fear and dread. As he neared the
door, he saw that it was unlocked. Stepping carefully inside, he first noticed that two of the three rain
jackets, usually kept in the hall, were missing. Upon reaching the lighthouse kitchen, he found what was left
of a meal and a chair lying on the floor. The clock in the kitchen had stopped working and the lighthouse
operators were nowhere in sight. After investigating the scene and looking into the lighthouse log book,
there were some disturbing entries. The entry on December 12th
was written by Thomas Marshall. Despite
reports of good weather in the area, Marshall had stated that the island had been struck by “severe storms”
for three days, worse than anything he had ever experienced and the men felt a sense of “impending doom.”
The log also noted that notoriously tough mariner and tavern brawler, William McArthur, had “been
crying.” What on Earth caused these men such fear and to leave their posts never to be seen again?
on Bouvet Island. The first known expedition to ever arrive on the island
was from South Africa in 1964. They actually had to use a helicopter to get
onto it as entering by boat through the lagoon appeared too dangerous.
From the air they spotted something in the distance. As they drew closer the
group was shocked to discover a small abandoned lifeboat on the shore of
the island. Not far from the boat were oars, wood, a drum, and a copper
tank. Somebody had obviously placed them there; but who? The bizarre
part about the story is that there were no reports of ships or boats in the
area. In fact, there were no trade routes within a thousand miles.
no trace of any passengers. The boat had no identifiable marks on it and
therefore could not be traced back to any nation or shipping company.
Even more strangely, when another expedition was sent to Bouvet Island
two years later, the lifeboat had vanished. All of the other objects found
Dedicated to
Unsolved
Mysteries Lover
Mr. Yixin Huang
The Eilean More Lighthouse Mystery
On a second expedition to Bouvet Island by the same team, the boat and other items had disappeared. To
this date, no one knows how the boat originally got there, what happened to it, or where the people had gone.
The Bouvet Island Lifeboat Mystery remains one of the strangest mysteries of all time. How likely is it that
any shipwrecked sailors would have made it to Bouvet Island? Of course it’s possible, but so mind-boggling
to consider especially without any signs of human activity nearby.
Somewhere deep in the South Atlantic Ocean lies an obscure and uninhabited chunk of rock and ice named
Bouvet Island. This barren and desolate place has been described as one of the most isolated places on
Earth. It is in such a remote region of the world that very few people have ever seen it. The closest land
mass is Antarctica located over 1,000 miles to the south. Only a few brave explorers have set foot
has been described as among the most isolated places on Earth. The nearest land mass is Antarctica, more
than 1,700 kilometers (1,100 mi) further south. No has ever inhabited the island and since plant life is
unsustainable there, it is likely that no one ever will. Yet when a British
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Int’l Trivia Teasers
1) What is the capital of Ukraine?
a) Kiev b) Vilnius c) Minsk
2) Which female gymnast has the most Olympic gold medals (9)?
a) Larisa Latynina (USSR) b) Nadia Comaneci (Romania) c) Olga Korbut (USSR)
3) Which food is authentically American?
a) pizza b) gumbo C) hamburger
4) What is the 2nd largest city in New England?
a) Providence, R.I. b) Worcester, MA c) Hartford, CT
5) If you were paid in “rupee”, you’d likely be in this country?
a) Pakistan b) Vietnam c) India
6) Which city has the most skyscrapers (over 150 meters high)?
a) Hong Kong b) New York c) Dubai
7) Which country does the Danube River NOT flow through?
a) Hungary b) Romania c) Czech Republic
8) Which African country has the largest GDP and is considered the richest?
a) South Africa b) Egypt c) Nigeria
9) Which is the largest European city by population?
a) London b) Moscow c) Istanbul
10) What is South America’s highest peak?
a) Aconcagua b) Ojos del Salado c) Monte Pissis
Answers: 1) a 2) a 3) b 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) c 8) a 9) c 10) a
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The Traveling Translator
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Halloween from around the world
English - “Halloween”
Spanish - “Halloween”
Korean - “할로윈”
Japanese - “Haroin” -ハロウィン
Hindi - “Helovina” - हेलोवीन
Malay -“Halloween”
Chinese - “Wanshengjie” - 万圣节
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