Nathan HaleRay High School

Winter 2017

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Dog Care and Management Class Photos Editor, Sarah Giesler

Photos by Cheryl

Dylan Hutra, Ashley Cassela, Sierra Cazzaza and Bella Reed

Matthewson

Staff Writers: Kailee Goodine Ashley Ross Alexis Behilo Daniella Lavarreda Molly Burns

Photographer: Tom Barlow Advisor: Paula Stevens

Charlotte White, Veronica Wilson and Cosette Benoit

Nathan Hale-Ray High School Core Values and Beliefs

Alex Currier, Haddie Walters, Nick Sherman

Nathan Hale Ray High School prepares all students to meet 21st century expectations as selfmotivated, lifelong learners in a positive environment. The school collaborates with the community to promote the development of college and career ready citizens in a diverse, global society.

Alex Pahlua, Brianna DelloIacono, Jenna Bellows

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Indoor Track

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By Alexis Behilo Did you know Hale-Ray has an indoor track team? Indoor track started a few years ago when it only consisted of a couple kids. Now the team is up to about 25 athletes! But what do you do in indoor track? You’d think you couldn’t do much since it’s inside, but in fact, the track fits quite well indoors. There are many events athletes do such as long distance running, middistance running, and short distance running. The track is 200 meters in length and running events go from a 55 meter dash to a 3200 meter run. There are other events that include little to no running such as long jump, pole vault, high jump, and shot put. Who can join the track team? The events seem very difficult as if only people with born skill can join. But Coach Berger, the indoor track coach says otherwise, “Anyone can join, even if you’ve never run before.” She states, “I am very happy to help anyone who wants to either learn how to run or to jump, or throw something. And, it doesn’t matter if you’re super fast or you don’t feel that you are fast enough, it doesn’t matter. Just

come out, have fun, learn and you will be better.” Indoor track practice happens every day from 2:15 to 3:30. Athletes run outside and do workouts. Although it is winter and the weather is freezing out, the track team still runs. Indoor track has meets every couples of weeks at Hillhouse in New Haven. These meets usually don’t end till 9 o’clock at night. What is an indoor track meet like? “Controlled Chaos.” Berger laughs, “There’s a lot of stuff going on at once, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s great to see all the teams and all the athletes trying to do their best. It is a great time to, you know, meet other people from other schools and build relationships. It’s fun, but chaos.” So far the track team has been to three meets so far and everyone is getting stronger and improving. The next indoor track meet is on Tuesday, January 10th. Coach Bergers says, “I am very optimistic that this program will continue to grow each year.”

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Food Reviews By Alexis Behilo

Pizza Pockets (idea from Food Network) Wish you had some quick but easy recipes to follow when you INGREDIENTS come home from a tiring day of school? Well, you’re at the right place to find some easy recipes. Pizza Dough or any type of dough you have Have too many leftover candy canes for you to eat from break? No problem! This recipe will solve you dilemma.

Tomato sauce or pizza sauce Mozzarella and parmesan cheese

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Chocolate Peppermint Bark (Recipe from Tastemade) INGREDIENTS

1 Egg Optional: pepperoni or any other leftover meats Preheat the oven to 400 F

6 candy canes, crushed 1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate

Roll pizza dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 3-inch circles.

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Spread tomato sauce over dough then spread the cheeses and meat on top of it.

1 1/2 cup white chocolate 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp peppermint extract Crush candy canes and set aside

Bring one side of the dough over to make it look like a half circle, then pinch the edges to seal. (It should look a little like an apple turnover, but rounded.) Get one egg and whisk it, then put a little egg wash on the pizza pocket

Heat up a pot with 2 inches of water on medium heat until Spread a little bit of cheese over the top of the pocket steaming. Put heatproof bowl on top of pot and add semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Stir in clockPlace in oven for 20 minutes or until golden wise direction until chocolate melts. In a 9x13 baking pan lined with wax paper, spread chocolate in a thin later. Put in refrigerator for 20 minutes until chocolate hardens. To melt the white chocolate, reheat pot of water and add white chocolate, 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, and peppermint extract to heatproof bowl on top of pot. Stir until chocolate melts.

Enjoy! Bored of regular salsa and want something different to spice up your tastebuds? Black Bean Salsa (Recipe from Food Network) INGREDIENTS (Makes 12 servings)

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained Take pan of chocolate out of fridge and spread the white chocolate on top in a thin layer. Sprinkle candy cane on top to 1 (17-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn, thawed cover. 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced Put back in refrigerator for 30 minutes until completely cool and hard. Break into pieces and enjoy! 1 large avocado, peeled and diced Feel like making your own pizza? Make this tasty and creative 1 small onion, diced pizza pocket for a cute but filling meal. 1/8 to 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Salt and pepper Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a big bowl. Cover and chill overnight. Eat with tortilla chips, naan bread, or with chicken as a meal.

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Food Reviews

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By Alexis Behilo

Buffalo Chicken Pull Apart Bread (Recipe from TasteMade) Bored of regular salsa and want something INGREDIENTS different to spice up your taste buds? 2 packages of Pillsbury pizza dough (or any Black Bean Salsa (Recipe from Food Netother type of dough you can find) work) 2 cups of chicken, cooked and shredded or INGREDIENTS (Makes 12 servings) diced (to make it easier you can use frozen 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and chicken) drained 1 cup buffalo sauce 1 (17-ounce) package frozen whole kernel ¼ cup scallions, chopped corn, thawed 2 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese or any 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced other type of cheese 1 large avocado, peeled and diced ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 small onion, diced Optional: 1 jalapeno, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Ranch dressing for dipping 2 tablespoons lime juice 1. Preheat oven to 350 F 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2. Roll out dough and cut into 3x3 inch Salt and pepper squares (3 rows of 5). You should end up with 15 squares from each roll. 1. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly 3. In a bowl, toss together shredded chickin a big bowl. en, buffalo sauce, scallions and half the 2. Cover and chill overnight. cheese. 3. Eat with tortilla chips, naan bread, or 4. Begin layering by brushing butter on a with chicken as a meal. dough square and then put chicken mixture on top. Then sprinkle with cheese. Repeat with remaining rectangles of pizza dough, stacking one on top of the other. 5. Brush the inside of a loaf pan with melted butter. Load the bread stacks of 3 in the pan, the chicken side facing towards the ends of the pan. Put extra buffalo sauce if wanted and sprinkle cheese on top. 6. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden.

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Powderpuff and Dirtrock ‘16 Photos by Sarah Giesler

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Movie Review Fantastic Beasts

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By Daniella Lavarreda

Between a mix-up of identical briefcases with Jacob , the escape of mythical The year is 1926 and similarly to Audu- beasts in Manhattan, a stick to the rules bon's Epic Journeys and documentation investigator wanna-be (Tina ) and her of rare birds around the world -main quirky sister and a ruthless dark wizcharacter Newt Scamander (Eddie Red- ard. Fantastical Beasts has amazing spemayne) is on the last part of his amazing cial effects and cinematography and journey around the world documenting does not disappoint. Fantastical Beasts a ‘fantastical‘ assortment of magical creaand Where to Find Them was released tures. Some of which he keeps in a magical case -like a hidden zoo. Newt’s final on November 18, 2016 and is still curstop in New York for what would have rently playing in theaters. Fantastical Beasts and Where to Find Them rates 5 been a quick trip takes an unexpected stars turn, thanks to a blundering ‘nomag’ (muggle - New York Style ) named Jacob who accidentally spots one of Newt’s magical creatures. Understandably chaos ensues.

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Staff Superlatives, voted by the Senior Class

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Photos by Sarah Giesler

Sassiest: Ms. Mazzotta & Mr. Ryczek

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Best Dressed: Ms. Batt & Mr. Regan

Kindest Soul: Ms. Dedman & Mr. Spencer

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Best Smile: Mr. Gable & Ms. LeJeune

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Best Hair: Ms. Stevens & Mr. Legg

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Holiday Door Decoration

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Senior Project Expo Katrina Cerceri “Fashion Show” and Kira Woodworth “Emergency Room Job Shadow”

Alyysa Petty and Alex Currier “Middle School Play Directors” Caitlyn Prucha “Spoons Full of Hope”

Claire Lavaerrda and Coast Guard Exploration

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Book Review: LEGEND By Marie lu by Molly Burns The book Legend is a futuristic story based of financial classes. This story takes place in the once western part of the United States, now known as the Republic. June Iparis is born into a wealthy and prestigious family. Fifteen year old June IParis is a prodigy that is being groomed for leadership in the Republic's highest military circles. She is reckless and fierce. Born in the slums of the city, Day is the most wanted criminal. The Republic has tried countless times to find day but they have failed because they have no clue on what he looks like or where his local hideouts are. Both are from very different worlds, and they have no reason to cross paths until the day June’s brother Metias is murdered. And because of Days criminal background, he becomes the prime suspect. While Day is fighting for his family's survival, June is seeking for information about her Brother's death. But in shocking turns of events, the two cross paths and find out what has really brought them together and their country's sickening secrets.

Teachers’ Bizarre Jobs! By Ashley Ross The teachers in our school have had jobs you would never expect them to ever have. Mr. Boardman used to be a limo driver before he became a math teacher. The next teacher had a job you would never guess. Mr. Freeman used to work on a pickle farm before he became a gym teacher. The next teacher is Mrs. Sammann who worked on an assembly line folding cardboard boxes before she became a math teacher. Few know about Mrs. Parthasarthy's previous job was working for a water treatment before she became a science teacher, which involved a large pool of sewage. She stated, "I had to be careful not to fall in." The next teacher and last teacher is Mrs. Erazmus who used to work at McDonald’s before she became a history teacher. She actually worked at many fast food restaurants before becoming a teacher. So next time you see your teachers, ask them about their previous jobs.

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FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE WINTER!

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By: Molly Burns

Recently there has been a talk of a “ Seasonal affective disorder” which is a disorder that takes place during the late fall and early winter months, when the less natural sunlight is available. This disorder is a form of winter sadness and depression, winter is a long cold season that has the tendency to drag on. After Christmas time, everyone is counting down the days till spring, but we still have several months filled with freezing weather and possible snow days. Instead of moping around, we should enjoy the season of winter while it lasts because soon we will be wishing for colder weather. There are many enjoyable indoor and outdoor things to do during the winter that are inexpensive and fun! On a cold dreary day instead of sitting at home complaining about New England weather, you should get out of the house and have some fun with your friends or family. Some indoor activities include:  Going Bowling with friends the closest Bowling alley to East Haddam is “Kickback n Bowl” in East Hampton.

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ry, I guarantee you your friends aren't either. You can learn together and laugh together! Now that you have some ideas on what to do indoors during the chilly months of the year. I know that the outdoor people are itching to know more things to do outside other than build and snowman or go sledding. Some outdoor activities are:  You know when you are at the beach in the summer and you bury your friends in sand or in least attempt to. Why not try this in the Winter as well! Find a willing friend or sibling to bury in the snow.  Nowadays, Instagram filters, Instagram feeds and Insta worthy pictures are everything. So why not go outside after a snowstorm and snap a few pictures of yourself or the view!  This one may be pretty obvious but I am going to include it in this list anyway. Winter is the season that skiers and snowboarders have been waiting for since September. It's time to hit the slopes!

 Go visit the local Two Wrasslin Cats and enjoy a delicious coffee and baked goods! As teenagers the mention of food  A few years ago videos of people should already convince you to get out of jumping in piles of snow in their bathing bed! suits went viral it was all over social me If you don't feel like leaving the dia! Why not throw it back to the “ Snow house then have a Lazy Day! Catch up on Challenge”. Go outside preferably not on a sleep and binge watch all your favorite TV day that the weather is colder than 30 shows and movies on Netflix. degrees and be brave and jump into the snow with a bathing suit on just to say  Learn to cook something, let's be honyou did it! est most of us can't cook toast without setting the smoke detector off! Why not I hope you try in least one of these activilearn to cook something more than ties this winter! Savor winter while it lasts toast,eggs and english muffin pizzas. Channel your inner chef and watch some because soon it will be 90 degrees and humid! videos online on how to cook a decent meal.  This might sound cliche but go ice skating with a group of friends! If you aren't a natural born ice skater dont wor-