GLOBAL GAZETTE

November, 2015

~Contents~

Sightseeing

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Gwinn & Rowdy

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Café Talk

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Faculty profile

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November Holidays

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Inspirational Athletes

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Ping Pong Rankings

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Global Club

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Teacher Travel Blog

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Student Profiles

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Bulldog Bullpen

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International Book Review

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Foods From Abroad

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World Mysteries

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Int’l Trivia Teasers

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The Traveling Translator

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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