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GLOBAL GAZETTE
November, 2015
~Contents~
Sightseeing
P.1
Gwinn & Rowdy
P.2
Café Talk
P.3
Faculty profile
P.4
November Holidays
P.5
Inspirational Athletes
P.6
Ping Pong Rankings
P.7
Global Club
P.8
Teacher Travel Blog
P.9
Student Profiles
P.10-13
Bulldog Bullpen
P.14
International Book Review
P.15
Foods From Abroad
P.16
World Mysteries
P.17
Int’l Trivia Teasers
P.18
The Traveling Translator
P.19
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Hillside’s
~ Global Club ~President Lucas Adam & Vice President Mike Zhang
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 Kathmandu
Densest assortment of UNESCO Heritage Sites
Touching anything with your feet is considered offensive
Mt. Everest in Nepalese is called “Sagarmatha”
Sightseeing
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Sightseeing
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Sagarmatha
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In the words of the Lonely Planet
travel guide, Kathmandu, Nepal is
a “pupil dilating experience.” It is a
smorgasbord for the senses filled
with wondrous sights, a myriad of
sounds, and pungent smells.
Whether you’re bustling through
jam-packed alleyways of the old
town on a rickshaw, gazing at the
astonishing medieval temples at
Durbar Square, or trekking through
the backpack district of Thamel,
Kathmandu offers an intoxicating
array of things to do. It is a place in
which a traveler can feel
simultaneously overwhelmed and
exhilarated. This capital city in the
mountainous country of Nepal,
borders on sensory overload and is
a must see stop for those who like a
little chaos and excitement in their
travels.
Kathmandu is the largest
municipality in this majestic
Himalayan country. It is nearly
4,600 feet above sea level and has a
population of two and a half
million. The city has a rich history
that spans about 2,000 years and it
was referred to in ancient times as
Nepal Mandala, a confederation
marked by cultural, religious, and
political boundaries. The people of
this region have been practicing
Buddhism and Hinduism for
thousands of years.
To really experience Kathmandu,
take a stroll through the city’s
backstreets, where the capital’s
timeless cultural and historical
heritage reveals itself in concealed
temples overflowing in marigolds,
courtyards filled with drying
chilies, and tiny hobbit sized
workshops that look like they’re
straight out of a Lord of the Rings
movie.
The city has enough sites to keep
visitors busy for some time. It can
be infuriating to make your way
around the bustling streets with
overwhelming traffic, but if you
have the patience and desire to
experience a unique culture,
Kathmandu promises to be
incredibly rewarding. If you
happen to be on the other side of
the world, Kathmandu is a must
see.
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Page.2 Global Gazette Hillside School
International Animal Stories
Gwinn & Rowdy: Adopted After 8 ½ Years in Shelter
Have you ever seen stories on the internet about dogs that have waited a
long time to be adopted? They spend most of their time in a rescue shelter
and, time and time again, fail to be picked up by a loving family. They are
often passed over for a younger pup, or they don’t look quite as appealing
as another dog, or they come in twos. Well, this is one such story of a
brother and sister named Gwinn and Rowdy. They’re two inseparable
canines who were born in October of 2006 and abandoned at a Houston
area shelter. The two Chow mixes spent their early days as puppies waiting
for that special someone to come in, spot them, and take them to their new
forever home. Their eyes glistened, tails wagged, and tongues hung out as
each prospective family came in and glanced over the many dogs. But, as
their fellow shelter pups around them got scooped up, these two, were
constantly passed over, only to be heartbroken over and over again. The
days turned into months, the months, turned into years, and no luck came
their way. Many promotional events were initiated by the loving souls at
the shelter, and later a kennel, in order to find the two a home. Then, a
Facebook page was set up by a remarkable humanitarian group called “The
Forgotten Pet Advocates,” a team of volunteers dedicated to finding homes
for this unfortunate demographic of unwanted animals. After eight and a
half years of waiting, magic happened, and The Forgotten Pet Advocates
found a lady in Pearland, Texas willing to adopt Gwinn and Rowdy and
thereby ended their long wait. These amazing dogs, despite what must’ve
seemed like a cruel and unjust life, never gave up hope and, in the end
reminded us all, of what true perseverance means in the face of adversity. It
is no wonder that the 19th
century English poet Lord Byron loved dogs so
much. About his beloved and recently departed Newfoundlander
Boatswain, Byron wrote: “Near this spot are deposited the remains of one
who possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence,
Courage without Ferocity, and all of the virtues of Man without his Vices.”
To the dear lady that adopted Gwinn and Rowdy, you have just adopted
two of the world’s noblest creatures. Not only are they lucky, but you are
too! Have a great life with your new family members and a big thanks to
The Forgotten Pets Advocates for never giving up on these two.
Gwinn & Rowdy
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Grades 5 & 6 enjoying a special Café designed for them
V.P. Fowlkes & B.K.
Café Talk
Miss Lucey’s and Miss Sexton’s grades five
and six classes came to an invite-only
International Café gathering. The boys were
treated to an assortment of cookies ranging
from chocolate chip to dark chocolate pistachio
sea salt to oatmeal to peanut butter. The cookies
were washed down with a tall glass of ice cold
milk. The kids had over eight types of cookies
to choose from. President Justin Park and V.P.
Dahmir Fowlkes got the procession off with a
greeting. Then, Bum Kyu Kim, held a trivia
challenge for our little guests. The two classes
had a marvelous time! A special thanks to Mrs.
Gustofson, Miss Sexton, Miss Lord, and Miss
Lucey for supervising. Next up is Mr. Dewey’s
French Canadian Café. It will be a special treat
as his class will prepare poutine. Sign-ups will
be the second Tuesday back from break.
milk & cookies
The boys
November International Café
Cool Facts about Mr. MacDonald
Born in Boston, Massachusetts
Traveled to Mexico and the Dominican Republic
Interviewed N.H. Governor Jeanne Shaheen
Steve MacDonald
Page.4 Global Gazette Hillside School
Faculty Profile
Last year, we found ourselves
without a history teacher just before
school started. As a school, we
didn’t have much time to get a
replacement and were in a bit of a
jam. Everybody was worried! Mr.
Kinney reassured everybody that
one of his former colleagues, “a big
guy” from Connecticut was coming
in to be interviewed for the new
opening and that everything would
be alright as this guy was a game
changer. The way Mr. Kinney
confidently stated this put everyone
at ease, but we were all still a bit
curious to meet Mr. MacDonald, or
“Mac,” as he is affectionately
called, to see if he lived up to
expectations. Sure enough, Mr.
Kinney’s reassurances held true and
Steve MacDonald more than lived
up to expectations. He rolled into
Hillside, instantly became “one of
the guys” and has been a big hit
with the faculty and kids.
In the past year, we’ve learned a
little bit about this affable teacher
with the golden voice. First of all,
he likes to be called “Mac.” He
also, as mentioned above, possesses
a deep angelic voice that seems
destined more for classical radio
broadcast than teaching. He loves
ultimate Frisbee, listens to
alternative rock, likes to travel, and
religiously follows the UEFA
(European Soccer League). Mr.
Mac grew up in Portsmouth, New
Hampshire. For those of you who
don’t know, Portsmouth is a quaint
city on the coast that is renowned
for its charming boutiques, trendy
coffee shops, and vibrant downtown
core. It is here that young Mac was
raised. He attended Pinkerton
Mr. MacDonald
Academy and Saint Anselm
College. After graduating from the
latter, Mac spent 5 years at St.
Martin de Porres Academy in New
Haven, Connecticut where he
honed his instructional skills by
teaching History, Literature, and
English to inner city kids.
Currently, Mr. MacDonald is a
dorm parent at Williams where he
shares an apartment with another
great guy, Mr. Dewey. Mr. Mac
oversees Hillside intramurals, leads
some cool clubs, and has gained a
reputation around campus for his
quick wit. Well Mr. Mac, we’re
happy to have you here at Hillside.
In a short time, you’ve made a big
impact on our Bulldog community.
We’re looking forward to having
you around our campus for a long
time.
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Jeanne
Cool Facts about November
• “November” comes from the Latin for 9 (“Novem”)
• Designated National Novel Writing Month
• Month of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in 1863
Figuring Out the Faculty International Holidays
Nov. 3rd Culture Day in Japan
November Holidays Around the World
Nov.11thRemembrance Day in Bermuda
Nov. 5th Guy Fawkes’ Day in Britain
nov. 15 th Peace Day in Ivory Coast
Nov. 20th Revolution Anniversary in Mexico
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November is a month of
celebrations all around the world.
American kids tend to think of
Thanksgiving, cool temperatures,
pumpkins, and fallen leaves. But, in
other parts of the world, many other
types of celebrations are going on.
Here are just a few:
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Inspirational Athletes
Jim Craig has been called the backbone of a
team that accomplished one of the most
extraordinary and memorable sports victories
of all time. He was the red hot goaltender on
the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team that
defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union
and then went on to capture a gold medal. He
later played professionally and transitioned to
tremendous and ongoing success in the
business world. An All-American goalie at
Boston University and standout for the
Terriers’ 1978 NCAA championship squad,
Jim was selected as the starting goaltender for
the U.S. 1980 team. At the Lake Placid
games, his performance was phenomenal.
Indispensable to Team U.S.A.’s epic, what
some have called miraculous, upset of the
Soviet Union was the play of Jim Craig. In
the game against the Soviets, the Americans
were outshot 42-16, but Jim made 39 saves,
many of them spectacular, and his teammates
scored four times. Two days later, against
Finland, Jim was again superb, and the
Americans won, 4-2, to take Olympic gold.
How incredible was the victory over the
Soviets? Consider that as the 20th century
came to a close, most major media sports
polls selected what happened in Lake Placid,
as the number one sports episode of the last
100 years. “It may just be the single most
indelible moment in all of U.S. sports
history,” said Sports Illustrated of Team
USA's win over the Soviet Union. “It sent an
entire nation into frenzy.” Many of you
Hillside hockey players are likely directly or
indirectly playing because of this event. It
inspired American fathers to love and commit
to hockey. Jim Craig will forever go down in
history as an American hero and inspiration.
Inspirational
Athletes…by Justin Kinney
Jim Craig today
Outstanding
Jim Craig then
The Miracle
The Win
Page.6 Global Gazette Hillside School
Craig swarmed
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Ping Pong Rankings
November Ping Pong Rankings
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Top 5 at Hillside
“Hillside’s Best”
1. Dima Piskun (UKR)
2. Z’Dao Dill (BER)
3. Lucas Adam (FRA)
4. Diego Selem (MEX)
5. Brendan O’Donnell (USA)
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Top 5 Rising Stars
1. Mark Anderson (USA)
2. Chris Allaine(USA) 3. Ethan Surfas (USA)
4. Ted Chiarmonte (BER)
5. Jack Lima (MEX)
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Top 5 Females 1. Mrs. Corbin
2. Miss Pagnam
3. Miss Lord
4. Miss Lucey
5. Miss Baez
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Global Club
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The Global Club
The Global Club had a trip to the
ever popular Mexican restaurant in
Marlborough, La Tapatia. Miss
Pagnam and Miss Lucey came along
with thirteen boys for a delicious
feast. We were served an assortment
of tacos, beans, rice, chips, salsa,
nachos and more. Our gracious hosts
prepared the food before we arrived,
and it was spectacular. One of the
impressive points, in my opinion, is
the tremendous diversity we get on
these trips. Not only did the boys
from Mexico sign up, but we had
Chinese, Korean, Zambian,
American, and Dutch nationals as
well. The cultural dinners have been
a huge success with our boys this
year. Next, we’re contemplating
going to a Brazilian buffet. No doubt
Mr. Ribeiro will be keen to join us.
If you’re interested in signing up,
please send an email to Mr. Brown.
Group shot
Tacos for everyone Looks delicious
Outside La Tapatia
restaurant
Miss Lucey & Miss Pagnam
Mexican food
Thumbs up on the food
Teacher’s Travel Blog
Teacher’s Travel Blog by Mr. MacDonald
The summer of 2015 was an
extremely busy one for me in terms
of travel. I kicked it off by flying out
to sunny San Diego, California for
my brother Matt’s wedding. It was a
great opportunity to celebrate with
family and friends in one of the most
beautiful destinations in the country.
San Diego is famous for its pristine
beaches, splendid parks, and balmy
weather. After the wedding, I was
fortunate enough to spend a few
days relaxing in the Mexican state of
Baja. Baja has amazing beaches and
food, and is definitely a place I want
to revisit. In July, I then made the
trek to the Dominican Republic to
see Mr. Delahoz. I spent two weeks
on this fabulous island exploring
rivers, beaches, and waterfalls in and
around the historic cities of Santiago
and Puerto Plata. While there, I was
lucky enough to see Mr. Delahoz
compete in a national basketball
tournament which, his team “Los
S.W.A.T.” ended up winning! After
the Dominican, I then finished the
summer in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina visiting friends and seeing
the American Rock ‘n Roll band
Phish perform. The band, which was
created in the 1980s, is renowned for
its improvisational style, extended
“jams,” blending of musical genres,
and dedicated fan base. Overall, it
was an excellent summer that I
won’t soon forget.
Page.9 Global Gazette Hillside School
Travel
Brother’s wedding
What a view In a pick-up with Mr. Morgan
Wedding photo
On the beach with some gals
With Mr. Delahoz
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Wuhan, China
Spotlight…Student Profiles
Lionel Messi
Andy
Page.10 Global Gazette Hillside School
for some grub from the homeland.
Andy says the best thing about
Hillside is “the people. They are
very nice!” OK. What’s the
hardest? “It’s trying to improve my
English,” Andy quickly replies.
Really? I, for one, happen to think
that your English is improving at a
rapid rate. In the summer, you
could barely express yourself, but
now, you’re English is taking off.
The early stages of language
learning are difficult for
international students, but once you
get past the first year or two, the
language will seem like a piece of
cake and academics will become
much easier. You’ll see.
When older, Andy wants to be a
soccer player like his hero Lionel
Messi. I wonder if his committed
mother is hoping for the same
career for her little man? Something
tells me she and her husband didn’t
send young Andy all the way over
here from Wuhan, China so he
could become the next Messi. But,
it doesn’t hurt to dream. And Andy,
just in case Real Madrid doesn’t
come calling sometime around
2025, you’ll have a great education
to lean on. With your smarts and
strong work ethic, the sky is the
limit for you. Enjoy the ride here at
Hillside and keep on doing great
things around campus.
financier and can be seen on
Hillside campus picking up her son
at Mack House or tending to his
needs. It seems obvious that young
Andy, with his strong work ethic
and commitment to his studies,
makes his family proud. He’s been
brought up well by Weihong and
Fen Mei and it shows in the young
man’s manners and behavior.
So Andy, what brought you
halfway around the world to attend
our little school in Marlborough,
Massachusetts? After all, that’s
quite a jump to make. You’ve gone
from living in a city with a
population of over ten million
inhabitants to a Boston suburb of
thirty nine thousand people and a
true rural feel. Andy says that he
and his family researched middle
schools on the net and came up with
Hillside as their top choice. He
maintains that “the academics are
strong and the environment here is
very good.” Glad you like it young
man. We feel that it is made better
by your presence. Is there anything
you miss about your home country?
Without hesitation Andy answers,
“My friends, like Kevin Kou and
Jack Shi, and some good traditional
Chinese food.” Well, we go to the
Chinese Super Buffet in
Marlborough. It’s not quite
authentic Wuhanian food, but it
might help ease the pain of pining
“Candy Andy,” as Miss Lucey
calls him is a delightful young
man who came to us this year. He
first attended Hillside’s JumpStart
Program this August, before
coming as a full-time Grade Six
student in September. He was
quiet in the beginning, choosing to
observe and feel his way around.
But, as this gregarious young
Chinese national grew more
comfortable, his true personality
began to shine through. Andy
loves to laugh and has a great time
around campus with his buddies.
For a little guy, he has one of the
loudest laughs you’ll ever hear.
Born Zurui Luo in Wuhan,
China, Andy spent his first decade
growing up in the most populous
city in central China and the
capital of Hubei Province. Wuhan
is referred to by the Chinese as
“the Chicago of China” and
regarded as the political,
economic, financial, and cultural
center of central China. His father,
Weihong, is a financier in the city.
His mother, Fen Mei, also is a
Zurui “Andy” Luo
Mexico City
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Rob Gronkowski
Page.11 Global Gazette Hillside School
Carlos
significant, but what I notice is that
his friendships include kids from
three different countries and several
religions. It’s obvious that Carlos
has an inclusive attitude and he
decides on friends based on who
they are as individuals. To me, that
says a lot about the type of person
Carlos is and how he was raised.
Although this young man has got
a lot of things going for him, he’s
not perfect. After all, he does love
the Patriots and lists “Gronk” as his
favorite player. Growing up so
close to Texas, I thought Carlos
would choose the correct team and
root for the Cowboys. But hey,
nobody’s perfect. And Carlos, if
you like the Patriots, you came to
the right place. We’re only about a
twenty-five minute drive to Gillette
Stadium.
Carlos says the hardest thing
about Hillside is “waking up.” Just
wait until the winter young man
when it’s dark and cold. The best
thing about the school is “the boys
and everybody.” He’s not quite sure
what he wants to be when he’s
older, but who does at this age? If
Carlos is as successful in his future
life as he is here at Hillside, he’ll
have a great career and a happy life.
Glad to know you Carlos and
thanks for choosing Hillside. We’re
a better school with you here.
gracious woman and a devoted
parent. His older sister, Ana, is
fourteen years old and goes to an
international school in London.
Wow! The world is certainly at the
Graf’s fingertips. They live in the
Mexican capital and send their
children off to schools in two
foreign countries. It’s a sign of how
times have changed in the modern
era. There are no geographical
limits when it comes to travel and
education. The world has become a
smaller and more accessible place.
Young Carlos decided on coming
to Hillside after his mother showed
him a list of schools online. Along
with the recommendation of a
consultant in Mexico, Carlos
narrowed his choice to Cardigan
Mountain in New Hampshire and
Hillside. He chose Hillside because
of its prime location. We’re glad he
did! Carlos is not only an
exceptional student, he is a
wonderful young man who is a
delight to have around. When you
watch him with his compadres, it’s
easy to see that they gravitate to
him because of his maturity and
easy going nature. He’s only in
Grade Seven but he is wise beyond
his years. He’s friends include “all
of the Mexicans, Braden, Nick,
Doug, and Amir.” To the casual
reader this may not seem
I first met Carlos when he and his
family visited Hillside in August a
few days before the summer
JumpStart Program. I toured him
around the campus and remember
him talking about how much he
liked Tom Brady and the New
England Patriots. I thought: New
England? What does a boy from
Mexico City know about
American football and one of its
most northerly teams that play in
Foxborough? Well, apparently
quite a bit! And not only American
football, this kid knows a lot about
soccer, the United States, and life
in general. He’s an excellent
student with a good mind. He’s
been an excellent addition to our
school, and we hope to keep him
for a long time.
Born in Mexico City, Carlos Graf
is the youngest child in a family of
four. His father, Carlos Sr., is a
great guy. He’s easy to talk to and
speaks impeccable English. Carlos
Sr. is, in Carlos’ words “an
entrepreneur. He created his own
company.” His mother, Ana, is a
Carlos Graf
Hamilton, Bermuda
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Cristiano Ronaldo
Page.12 Global Gazette Hillside School
Z’Dao
next district over was a traumatic
experience. Now, kids are true
globe trekkers who have taken
advantage of a shrinking and
accessible world and are willing to
travel across oceans in order to go
to school. It is truly commendable
and young people like Z’Dao will
be prepared for a future in which
location is not an obstacle and
change is the only constant.
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When he’s older, it should come
as no surprise to anyone that young
Z’Dao Dill wants to be a
professional soccer player. He
dreams of being like his idol,
Cristiano Ronaldo, and scoring
goals at will in the European Soccer
League. In watching Z’Dao briefly
out there on the soccer pitch this
year, it’s clear that he is talented.
He has good ball skills and is an
above average athlete. Z’Dao says
that if his soccer dreams don’t work
out, he’s looking to become a
scientist. Good to hear, Z’Dao.
Everyone needs a Plan B. I’m sure
Mr. Bryant and Mr. Moulton would
approve of your choice. Hopefully,
the i-Lab can help you realize this
plan. No matter what you choose to
do later in life young man, keep
working hard and making your
family proud. You’ve come a long
way both geographically and
developmentally. Keep on rolling!
His mother, Andrea, teaches
Business in a K-12 independent
school called Saltus Grammar
School. He also has an older sister,
Zantae, who is in high school back
home and, according to Z’Dao, is
quite the gymnast. It is in this
loving family environment on the
beautiful island of Bermuda that
young Z’Dao spent his early years.
But, in the Eighth Grade, it was
time for Z’Dao to look beyond his
island paradise and to Bermuda’s
larger neighbor, the U.S.A., for the
right school. And so Z’Dao came to
us here at Hillside this September
with the hopes of “raising my
grades and getting some soccer
exposure.” Well, you picked a good
place to do that young man. Coach
Osae is one of the best in the
business and we’ve produced greats
in the past such as Mutaya Mwape
(Berkshire School) and Andranick
Armstrong (Kimball Union
Academy).
Although Z’Dao has adjusted
nicely to school life at Hillside and
has great friends like Bol, Museba,
and Josh, he does miss his family
and friends in Bermuda. That’s
natural! It amazes me how well
these millennials adjust. When I
was young, making a school change
and going to a new school in the
I drew Roller Kingdom duty one
Friday evening. The kids loaded
into two buses and we made the
fifteen minute drive to this popular
weekend destination. While there, I
had the pleasure of talking to a
really cool kid from Bermuda. I had
mistakenly thought he was in Grade
Six which must’ve been a huge
insult to him and, I remember
feeling a little embarrassed by my
mistake. Although Z’Dao is small
in stature and possesses a boyish
appearance, he is big on talent and
personality. In fact, he is Hillside’s
number two ranked ping pong
player, a heck of a soccer player,
and enormously popular with his
peers. Indeed, Z’Dao Dill has a
gigantic presence on campus and is
a force to be reckoned with.
Z’Dao was born in King Edward
Memorial Hospital in Hamilton,
Bermuda. Hamilton is the tiny
capital of Bermuda as well as its
financial center and biggest tourist
attraction. Z’Dao’s father, Maceo,
is a building planner on the island.
Z’Dao Dill
West Palm Beach
Spotlight… Student Profiles
The Rodriguez’s
Gianni
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Gianni Rodriguez
Gianni Rodriguez is one of those
kids who get along with everybody.
If you’re a teacher, you’re happy to
get this guy in your class. If you’re
a student, you’re ecstatic at the
prospect of having him as a friend.
And, if you’re a dorm parent, like I
am in Maher House, you’re over the
moon at having him as a leading
figure in your dormitory. That’s the
kind of affect young Gianni has on
people. Blessed with a genetic
disposition towards gregariousness
and allotted a high likeability factor
in life, this Floridian cruises
through life. Nothing bothers him
too much, and he exudes a quiet
confidence and has a positive effect
on all those in his vicinity.
Born in West Palm Beach, Florida
just after the turn of the millennium,
Gianni grew up on the sunny shores
of America’s most southerly state.
West Palm Beach is located just 68
miles north of Miami and is
renowned for its exquisite shops,
fine dining, top-notch theater
district, and is home to some of the
country’s most enticing waterways.
It is here that our Hillside goalie
and world class knee hockey player
was raised by Michael and Nadine
Rodriguez. Michael is a tall,
handsome Fire Marshall whom
Gianni says is also “a teacher of
medical stuff.” Nadine, is a
sophisticated and soft-spoken lady
whom, like Gianni, projects calm
and charm. She is a CT technologist
at a local medical center. There’s
another lady in Gianni’s life. Her
name is Mia and she is the twelve
year old sister of this Hillside
senior. Together, the Rodriguez’s
form a lovely family, and it is
obvious that they are close when
you watch them interact. Gianni
says that the hardest thing about
Hillside “is getting used to being on
my own.” No wonder!
So Gianni, what made you leave
your family and the sandy beaches
of Florida for the cold and rocky
shores of New England? “I wanted
to get more hockey exposure, Mr.
Brown. Hillside has good
academics and, after talking to Mr.
Chase and Mr. Kelley, I knew this
was the place for me.” Has the
move paid off? “Absolutely! I’ve
grown so much as a student and as
a leader.” That much is true. Gianni
has been a terrific prefect. He leads
by example and has a respectful
way of addressing fellow students.
He is blessed with a unique ability
to get his point across without
coming off as bossy or arrogant.
Although Gianni is not sure what he
wants to be in the future, I could
picture him becoming a diplomat or
in Public Relations. He’s a people
person and has personality traits
that can’t be taught. When a
government or company finds a guy
like this, they scoop him up pretty
quickly. Gianni we’re sending you
over to talk to the Russians, they’re
not budging on the Ukraine Crisis.
Or we have an oil spill in the Gulf,
Gianni, we need you to talk to
reporters.
When Gianni graduates from
Hillside, he is looking to enroll in
one of the fine New England prep
schools. I know he and his dad
really liked Canterbury among
others. At any rate, he has his list
down to a select few and the school
that finally lands this young man
will be very lucky. He may even be
the next Chris Osgood or Carey
Price for them. Those two are
Gianni’s role models on the ice and
have been great goalies in the NHL.
But, more importantly, Gianni’s
new school will get a solid student
and a quality person. They’ll find
themselves in the presence of a guy
who other people simply like to be
around. That’s a quality that many
of us aspire to possess, but very few
of us actually have. This Floridian
has it in spades.
The Bulldog Bullpen The Bulldog Bullpen continues to shine.
Miss Lucey urges everyone to get your
holiday shopping done in the Pen. Items
have been selling at an incredible pace
and we’ve just restocked for the long,
cold New England winter. We just got a
shipment of sweatshirt blankets to keep
you warm when we get another seven
feet of snow! Also, we have stylish
custom winter hats! Come check out
what the Bullpen has to offer this winter
and stay warm with all of your Hillside
apparel!
The Baby Bullpen
The Bulldog Bullpen by Miss
Lucey
Cool Changes at Hillside • A new weight room with first class weights
• The Baby Bullpen with everyday supplies for students
New sweatshirt blankets in the Bulldog Bullpen
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School Store
Inside the Pen Items from the Baby Pen
The Bulldog Bullpen The Baby Bullpen
Ameer & Trey Toiletries
Mr. Kinney has just opened a Baby
Bullpen. The Baby Bullpen will offer
supplies that students need in a crunch: a
new iPad charger, pens or pencils, paper,
shampoo, soap, deodorant, shaving cream, a
razor, and even noodles. The concept
behind the Baby Bullpen was all Mr.
Kinney’s. He noted what small items the
kids really needed, took several surveys,
than began to formulate his plan designed to
help our students. Along with the Bulldog
Bullpen, students are feeling a sense that
their opinions matter and their needs are
being met. Great job Mr. Kinney!
the occupiers, allowing them to use the country’s
resources in exchange for trade with Germany. Norway,
on the other hand, resisted the German invasion from the
start. From his hometown of Aalborg, Pederson who was
in middle school, was inspired by Norway’s decision to
fight back, and inspired by Winston Churchill’s attitude
towards the Nazis, formed the resistance group with his
Danish friends. They led numerous raids and were
arrested twice. They escaped from jail each time and
returned to sabotage the Nazi efforts. Early resistance
movements, like the Churchill Club, caused the Nazis to
increase pressure on the Danish police, imploring them to
keep control of their own country. By 1943, the country
was in large part resisting the Nazi occupiers, who
instituted martial law that summer. Pederson survived
and, after the war, founded the first ever art library in
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. He later became
involved with the European Art movements in the 1960s.
This remarkable story is told in an a-book that is both a
story and interview. Large chapter sections are devoted to
Knud Pederson talking as Hoose recorded most of their
interviews. It also includes great primary source material:
maps of towns and buildings, pictures of the boys at
school and at their hideout, and a page from a comic book
about the Churchill Club from 1943, plus sidebars on
things going on in Denmark like the role of the Royal Air
Force, the German’s use of propaganda, Mr. Pederson’s
view on the Boy Scouts, and the importance of bicycles
during wartime. There are other great books down here at
the Messman Saran Library, so come on down.
International
Book Review
By Mr. Steere
The Boys Who
Challenged Hitler
By Phillip Hoose
Story: The release of The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 2 in theaters got me thinking; some
of the best books about the 20th
Century have to do
with the theme of resistance. Extraordinary stories
involving ordinary people. The Boys Who
Challenged Hitler is one such story. It documents the
exploits of Danish teenagers who formed a resitance
group called “The Churchill Club.” The author,
Phillip Hoose, met the club’s leader Knud Pederson,
interviewed him, wrote and published the book this
year. Pederson had passed away in December of
2014. He was only seventeen in 1940 when the Nazis
came to occupy Denmark and Norway. Denmark’s
political leaders and King Christian X complied with
Facts about Phillip Hoose • Attended Yale University in New Haven, CT
• Won National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
Also writes songs and is a performing musician
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International Book Review
Foods from Abroad
Coq Au Vin
Kabsa
Solyanka
Chimichurri
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Coq Au Vin is a traditionally a French peasant dish and its
origins can be traced back to ancient Gaul and Julius Caesar. It is
a sumptuous meal that consists of chicken braised with red wine,
lardons, mushrooms, and garlic. While the wine used in this tasty
treat is typically burgundy, many regions of France have variants
of coq au vin using local wines. The dish can be served with
steamed carrots, onions, and potatoes. Mrs. Brown tried her hand
at making coq au vin at Thanksgiving. She had prepared it
according to Julia Child’s recipe, and it came out delicious.
Although many associate coq au vin with gourmet cooking, it is
actually quite simple. It also happens to be this author’s all-time
favorite food.
From France
From Saudi Arabia Kabsa (Arabic: ةسبك kabsah) is a traditional and delicious Middle
Eastern dish. There is not one way to prepare kabsa; rather, it
constitutes a family of mixed rice dishes that are combined with
spiced meats and served mostly in Saudi Arabia where it is
commonly regarded as a national dish. There are many kinds of
kabsa and each kind has a unique quality about it. If you happen to
be near a Middle Eastern restaurant, then you simply must try
kabsa!
From Russia Solyanka is a delectable treat from Pavel and Yan’s home
country, Mother Russia. Perhaps no other nation does thick soups
as well as the Russians. Solyanka is a piquant soup that combines
cabbage (smetana) and pickle water and cucumbers (rassolnik),
spices and olives, capers, tomatoes, lemons, lemon juice, kvass,
and salted and pickled mushrooms. Solyanka has a strong salty-
sour base. One could add meat or fish to it. It is a terrific winter
dish that you should try as soon as you get the chance.
From Argentina Chimichurri is an appetizing green sauce used as topping for
grilled meat. The sauce originated in Argentina and is widely
used in Latino cuisine. It consists of finely chopped parsley,
minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and white or red wine vinegar.
Additional flavorings such as paprika, cumin, thyme, lemon,
basil, coriander leaf and bay leaf may be included. If you’re ever
in Argentina, order up some chimichurri with your beef.
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World Mysteries
The Drake Equation
Ghost lights have been said to dot the American South for centuries. Stories of
ghost trains, Civil War soldiers, and vengeful old maids in Southern mansions
have been a part of the South’s oral history since the time the first plantations
started to spring up. One such story that has captured the imaginations of
Southerners, originates deep in the heart of southeast Texas near the town of
Saratoga. It involves a mysterious light that appears on Bragg Road (a.k.a.
“Ghost Road”). The light is described as an “odd orb” that was first seen in the
1920s. Stories of this strange light were known by the townspeople for
galaxies in what scientist’s call the “Known Universe.” Anyway, the formula runs as follows: The number
of such civilizations, N, is assumed to be equal to the mathematical product of (i) the average rate of star
formation, R*, in our galaxy, (ii) the fraction of formed stars, fp, that have planets, (iii) the average number
of planets per star that has planets, ne, that can potentially support life, (iv) the fraction of those planets, fl,
that actually develop life, (v) the fraction of planets bearing life on which intelligent, civilized life, fi, has
developed, (vi) the fraction of these civilizations that have developed communications, fc, i.e., technologies
that release detectable signs into space, and (vii) the length of time, L, over which such civilizations release
detectable signals, for a combined expression of: N = N* fp ne fl fi fc fL. Essentially, the formula provides
what some would call an overwhelming argument for the possibility of life in the universe. According to
Drake, not only do extraterrestrial civilizations likely exist, but the universe is teeming with life. Drake
estimates that there are probably 1,000 communicating civilizations in our galaxy alone.
Dedicated to
Mystery lover Mr.
Ajay Vempati
Bragg Road in Saratoga, Texas
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How can we estimate the number of technological civilizations that
might exist among the stars? Well, in 1961, an astronomer named Dr.
Frank Drake created a special equation which he believes answers
this question. While working at the National Radio Astronomy
Observatory in Green Bank, West Virgina, Dr. Drake devised a
probabilistic argument that estimated the number of technological
civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. That’s the Milky Way
Galaxy by the way, and it’s only one of hundreds of billions of
galaxies in what scientist’s
the number of technological civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. The
Drake Equation, as it has become known, was first presented by Drake in 1961
and identifies specific factors thought to play a role in the development of
such civilizations. Although there is no unique solution to this equation, it is a
generally accepted tool used by the scientific community to examine these
factors.
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generations but became immortalized in Texas lore when, in the 1960s, a local newspaper editor published
multiple stories about the light. Since then, people flocked to the area to get a glimpse of what many
regarded as a supernatural phenomenon. Countless stories have transpired in order to explain the strange
orb, and spooky local legends about it abound in that part of Texas. One local legend talks of the ghostly
presence of a Spanish conquistador who looks for a lost treasure. Another popular story is that of a
decapitated railroad worker who is still searching for his long lost head. Whatever the light is, it still has not
been explained. There are hundreds of videos taken of it, and you can even search online for one to view
yourself. Why don’t you have a look? See if you can figure out what this mysterious light is, if anything.
What is certain in all of this is that the story remains as creepy and mysterious as ever.
10 International Trivia Questions for the Month of October
1) What city is home to U.N. Headquarters?
a) Geneva, Switzerland b) Brussels, Belgium c) New York City, USA
2) Which European city is known as “the Grey City?”
a) Prague b) Budapest c) Berlin
3) What is Japan’s top export?
a) electronics b) automobiles C) iron and steel
4) In which African country was Christian the Lion set free?
a) Nairobi b) Kenya c) South Africa
5) Mrs. Gwyn is from this European country?
a) Ireland b) Scotland c) Wales
6) Where is the world’s most expensive real estate?
a) Monaco b) Hong Kong c) New York City
7) Which language did Jesus most likely speak? a) Aramaic b) Hebrew c) Sanskrit
8) The surname “Ruddy,” first appears in written form in the 12th Century
and likely originated in this European country?
a) Germany b) Ireland c) England
9) How many planes did German pilot Manfred von Richthofen (a.ka. “The
Red Baron) shoot down during WWII?
a) 62 b) 80 c) 112
10) What word did Billy Batson use to turn into Captain Marvel?
a) Gazam b) Shazam c) Presto
Answers: 1) c 2) c 3) b 4) b 5) c 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) b10) b
Int’l Trivia Teasers
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The Traveling Translator
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November from around the world
English -November
Spanish -Noviembre
Korean -sip-il-wol십일월
Croatian -Studeni
Hindi -Novambar नवंबर
Finnish -Marraskuu
Chinese -Shiyi yue
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