2015-2016 Issue # 3 Since 1965

Kyla’s Sports Kommentaryby Kyla Duncan (‘18)

Hey everyone! We are getting close to the end of the winter sports season. There have been many exciting basketball and soccer games that had everyone getting up out of their seats wondering what was going to happen next. To show our Chipmunk

Spunk, we need more students at these games to motivate the teams.

The teams play much better with the support of the students. The

Plans for the New Yearby Jordan Herbert (‘16) On January 1, we

brought in the new year, anticipating the adventures that 2016 will hold for us. We all have New Year’s Eve traditions, whether it be shooting off fireworks or watching the New York City Times Square Ball Drop, but the most popular tradition is making New Year’s resolutions. The custom of making resolutions for a new year is said to have started with the ancient Babylonians. They would make promises to please their gods, so that they would have a prosperous year. Most of their resolutions dealt with paying off debts or returning borrowed farm equipment. In these modern days, we typically make resolutions to accomplish our goals or to break bad habits. As the year ends, we look back in an effort to improve ourselves and to enter the new year as better people. For example, Dr. Susan

Weaver-Eble (‘80), like many people who make resolutions, has resolved to “workout more.” This may be difficult for the average person who prefers lying on the couch to running a mile and dislikes any sort of leg cramps. A way to achieve this goal is by scheduling a specific time to work out and planning your exercises beforehand. Principal John Serio says he has decided “to lose weight,” another popular New Year’s resolution. Even though most people find it difficult to see through this goal, it is not impossible. By avoiding

junk foods and doing routine exercises, not only will you lose weight, but you will also learn self-control and a new sense of self. Some wish to reach out and “befriend more people,” like senior Maggie Butler. This seems like an easy resolution, but in actuality, it may be one of the hardest ones. It can be extremely difficult, and even a little scary, to open up to new people. For extroverts like Maggie, though, it can be as easy as saying “hi” to a fellow classmate or simply inviting an underclassman to sit with you at lunch.

Many people want to enhance their personality and become more sociable, like eighth grader Brianna Navas, whose New Year’s resolution is “to be more outgoing.” For many people, a new year can be a chance to fix character flaws or to reinvent themselves, so a new year can definitely mean a new you. Senior Emily Kennedy utilizes the new year to accomplish multiple goals, and this year she wants “to be more patient with others and to help out more in [her] community.” When making resolutions it does not have to be a single decision, you can set out as many plans as you wish. The New Year is an opportunity to physically change something about yourself or to just start thinking in a different way. Either way 2016 may lead to a new, fulfilling chapter of your life.

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atmosphere is always very energetic with cheering and enthusiasm from the crowd. So, Chipmunks get out there to the games and surprise your friends. We want to be the school with the most spirit. LET’S GO CHIPS!

by Jordan Herbert (‘16)

by Miracle Jenkins (‘16)

~ The Daily Thoughts of Our Chapelle Students ~

Make-Up Madness

Quote, Quote, Quote It Up!

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When asked about her feelings of her first week at Chapelle, Brenna Macaluso (‘20) exclaimed, “Chapelle is the best place on Earth! It’s like a family and all of us are sisters.”

Shemira Jefferson (‘16) says, “My favorite moment in life was when I was accepted into Chorale. I tried out last year, but I thought I wouldn’t get in. But when I saw the list, I was so excited! I had made it in the singing group. When I saw my name on the list it was literally the best day ever.”

Madelyn Schexnaydre (‘20) says, “Ever since I started Chapelle, I have matured and become more responsible.”

Carly Pelaez (‘17) says, “I love theatre because it’s one big family; no matter if you’re acting in a play or working backstage, you feel welcomed and included.”

This month we will

talk about highlights,

highlights, and more

highlights! During

the winter, when it

gets cold, your face

may look a little dull.

There are two types

of highlighters you

can use: cream and

powder. The cream

is used under your

eyes to brighten them

up, and the powder is

used for a glow. Use a

highlighter to brighten

up your cheekbones,

nose, forehead and

Cupid’s bow.

Tip 1: When applying highlighter under your eyes, on your Cupid’s bow and on your forehead, the best product to use is a creamy concealer. Press the concealer in with a damp beauty blender (sponge). Set it for ten minutes with a loose setting powder.

Tip 2: When applying powder highlighter, you want to put so much on that you look like a light bulb. Layer your highlighters on top of each other for maximum glow. It is okay to use multiple highlighters. To apply your highlighter, use a fan brush. First, pat it onto your cheekbones. Then, move on to the other parts of your face that you wish to highlight.

Cream Highlighter / Concealer

NARS Illuminator • (Sephora) - $30.00Dior Skinflash Radiance • Booster Pen (Sephora) - $38.00Benefit Watts Up • (Sephora) - $30.00Mac Prep and Prime • Highlighter (MAC) - $26.00Mac Prep and Prime • Highlighter (MAC) - $26.00NARS Radiant Creamy • Concealer (Sephora) - $29.00Makeup Forever • HD Invisible Cover Concealer (Sephora) - $29.00

Powder Highlighter

Makeup Forever • Pro Sculpting Duo (Sephora) - $39.00MAC Extra Dimension • Skinfinish (MAC) - $33.00Artist Couture • Diamond Glow Powder (artistcouture.com) - $26.99MAC Mineralize • Skinfinish (MAC) - $32.00Laura Mercier • Illuminator (lauramercier.com) - $42.00

Paige’s Pages: A Book Review by Paige Verdin (‘16)

The Fork: A Restaurant Reviewby Miracle Jenkins (‘16)

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I knew there was something funny about the house the minute I set foot in it. It had a sense of eeriness to it, the bone chilling breezes, the strange noises that came from upstairs, the pictures whose eyes seemed to follow you. I guess that’s what I get for telling my best friend I would help clean out her grandmother’s mansion. Did I mention she died in her bedroom? Some people say she was not the first, that others have passed before her in the very room. First of all, the windows looked like eyes, the door and the porch looked like the mouth, an evil cynical mouth. If anything happened to go into the

yard or over the fence, kiss it goodbye because it was gone. Did I mention I live across the street from this monster house? After my friend`s grandmother passed away, a number of things started going haywire. Lights would turn on, when no one was in the house. Then, as we took down the pictures from the walls, that’s when everything started to happen. We did not realize that most of these items did not belong to her.

To be continued in the next issue...

To Be Determined...Creative Writing by Callie Florane (‘16)

“I have another friend who gets what I’m really like, and I get her. She scares me. Did you ever see yourself times ten in another person and want to cover your eyes?”

“The Nash family is close-knit. Tom is a popular teacher and father of two teens: Eli, a hockey star and girl magnet and Deenie, a diligent student. Their seeming stability, however, is thrown into chaos when Deenie’s best friend is struck by a terrifying, unexplained seizure in class. Rumors of a hazardous outbreak spread through the family, school and community.

As hysteria and contagion swell, a series of tightly held secrets emerges, threatening to unravel friendships, families and the town’s fragile idea of security.” -goodreads.com

The Fever consists of a mysterious illness, paranoia, environmental issues, high school politics, teenage angst, divorce, gossip, and the power of social media. Megan Abbott proves she is able to write something for everyone. Even when I believed I had figured out how the story was going to go, Abbott surprised me. The Fever is not a horror story, but it definitely has unsettling aspects. Her novel is spine-chilling and creepy yet extremely enjoyable. One terrific aspect for which one could applaud Megan Abbott is she was able to make this book believable.

All acts and reactions of various characters seem authentic and not far-fetched. The fact that Abbott made this story seem possible, makes it even more creepy. The only downside is the spastic switch between three points of views. As much as the author’s attempt at shifting POVs is much appreciated, it does not flow very well. Despite this flaw, Megan Abbott has delivered a frightening, yet mesmerizing outlook on the modern American teenager. The Fever is definitely worth the read.

Paige’s Rating: 8.5/10

This week’s hole in the wall restaurant is Tastee Donut Shop in Kenner on Loyola Dr. I am pretty sure the majority of people know about this place. Even though they have the best doughnuts around, they also have amazing food. You can pick breakfast, lunch or dinner to eat any time during the day. The plates are always stuffed with food, so it is a guarantee that you will not eat all of it in one sitting. The best part about Tastee is that they are open twenty-four hours. You will enjoy every bite of your food, so go stop by Tastee to have a great meal with a donut!

Tastee Donut Shop3130 Loyola Dr. Kenner LA, 70065(504)-466-2136

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Editor-in-Chief: Paige Verdin (‘16)Quality Editor: Callie Florane (‘16)Layout Editor: Kyla Duncan (‘18)Copy Editor: Jordan Herbert (‘16)

Photography Editor: Miracle Jenkins (‘16)

THE WORD

Email comments, suggestions, or submissions to theword@archbishopchapelle.org

callie’s corner: DIYby Callie Florane (‘16)

Crock Pot Cheesecake

Supplies:3- 8 oz packages of • cream cheese3 eggs • 3/4 cup of sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract• 1 cup of graham • cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons of stick • butter (melted)

Directions:1. Add softened cream cheese and sugar to a large bowl and mix until creamy.2. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended, and stir in vanilla. 3. In a seperate bowl, mix together your graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. The crumbs should stick together when pressed between your fingers,

this will be your crust.4. Find your largest crock-pot and a separate pan that will fit inside with a little room left.5. Press the graham cracker crumbs evenly at the bottom of the removable pan.6. Add cream cheese mixture to the top of the graham crackers.7. In your crock pot, add 2 to 3 cups of water.8. Place the cheesecake pan into the crock-pot and place the lid on the crock-pot.9. Cook on high for 2 hours or until the center does not have a watery consistency when you stick a knife into it. 10. Let cool for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Chapelle Trivia

Question: Which teachers were once moderators of the bowling team at Chapelle? Answer: Mrs. Spampneto and Mrs. Taix

Question: Which teacher is originally from Morocco?Answer: Mrs. Whitecotton

Question: Whose mother was the cook for the nuns when they lived in the convent on campus?Answer: Mrs. Oliver