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GLOBAL GAZETTE September 2020
~Contents~
Education
P.1
Student Editorial
P.2
Night at the Movies
P.3
International Cafe
P.4
Faculty Profile
P.5
Mr. Connor’s Top 5
P.6
4 Square Rankings
P.7
Philosopher’s Corner
P.8
Student Reflections
P.9
Student Profiles
P.10-13
Global Club
P.14
Ghost Stories
P.15
Foods From Abroad
P.16
Trivia Teasers
P.17
The Traveling Translator
P.18
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Hillside’s
~ Global Club ~President Harrison Wolfsberg & Vice Presidents Jerry Da & Max Wang
This club was created in 2010 to foster a continued
strong connection between our international students
and American students and faculty. We are intent on
sharing our diverse cultures with the Hillside
population as well as learning about other cultures.
Ensures effective mix of learning methods
Recorded lessons enhance learning
Promotes a global learning community
2020 Learning
Sightseeing
Page 1 Global Gazette Hillside School
Education
2020 Learning at Hillside
Hillside, like the rest of the
teaching world, has faced some
unique challenges regarding
education in a Covid-19 universe.
The challenge has been educating
our middle school youth while
maintaining safety. So far, things
have gone very well. Using 21st
education skills that include
collaboration, critical thinking and
problem solving, adaptability, and
creativity, our Covid-19 Task
Force has put its individual minds
together to come up with some
nifty solutions to potential
problems. For one thing, the day
starts off for masked students with
temperature checks in socially
distanced lines. Upon entering the
ATL, our middle school boys are
greeted with hand sanitizer and
temperature checks. Next is
breakfast. Students stand six feet
apart in line and order their
morning meal which is given to
them in individual, disposable
containers. They then have the
choice of eating inside or out.
Tables have a maximum capacity of
three. The meals have been
spacious and relaxing.
As students depart for their
classrooms, they are encouraged to
space themselves out and avoid
contact. They make their ways to
their classrooms and go to their
assigned seats which are at least
six feet apart. Masked teachers
greet them and begin lessons with
live classes and remote students
attending on Zoom. Most teachers
project the Zoom participants
image up on the screen so the in-
class participants can see them. A
class microphone is put into the
center of the room so online
learners can hear everything that is
said. Teachers connect a speaker
to their laptops so that in-class
learners can hear their online
classmates. After a long day of
classes, sports, and study hall,
students can relax in their own
private dorm room.
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Benefits of 2020 Learning
Student Editorials
Student Editorials
#1. The Best Computer Game by Kerry Zhou
In my opinion, the best computer game that exists on earth so far is
Minecraft. Minecraft is a free world sandbox game that players can enjoy creating,
surviving, and adventuring in different modes. The first reason that I think Minecraft
is the best computer game is because it allows players to have absolute freedom in
the game. The only limitation in Minecraft is the player’s imagination. Some people
even built a computer in Minecraft based on the Red Stone system. Secondly, it is the
best game because usually it does not require high performance computers and
phones compared to the other games. In this way players with all devices can join
together. The third reason is that Minecraft is educational to people of all ages. It
does not contain violent and sexual content. Children can enjoy Minecraft to fulfill
their desire to create and destroy. Students can learn classroom knowledge in a new
way via Minecraft education edition. Adults can alleviate their pressure while
playing. Thus, Minecraft is the best game in the word.
#2. Good Fashion Sense Equals Success by Jerry Da
If you have a good fashion sense, you will have more success in life. I agree
with this idea. There are several reasons why I think so. First, good looks will give a
good impression for others. Think about a job interview. If you dress well, it will
have a good impression with the interviewer, which will be easy to get a job. There
is a theory called “The Golden Nine Seconds”, which states that when you meet a
person, the first nine second will give them your first impression, and it is hard to
change it. Good fashion sense will increase confidence. If you are confident and feel
confident it is easy to become successful. Some people say that confidence is half of
the success.
#3. Too Much Time on Technology by Felipe Roca
Kids spend too much time on technology. This is because they think it is
more fun and better to stay in their houses. Kids think that if they stay in the house
all day nothing bad is going to happen but actually, if they spend in off time with
their technology, it can be bad. It can be bad because they don't get to discover the
world. Many skills are honed by making friends in person not on social media. Also,
technology has some bad effects. It can give cancer and other things. In conclusion, I
think it is okay to be in technology, but not all the day. Use your time wisely!
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Felipe Roca Kerry Zhou Jerry Da
• The movie Scream was originally titled Scary Movie
• Psycho is the first movie to show a toilet flushing
• The snow in The Wizard of Oz is asbestos
The Wizard of Oz
#2. Invasion A woman develops dangerous
new abilities after coming
into contact with
extraterrestrial technology.
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#3. The Invisible Man A horror film loosely based on
H.G. Wells’ 19th
century
classic novel about a
reclusive stranger.
#1. Enola Holmes While searching for her missing
mother, Enola Holmes uses
her detective skills to
outsmart her big brother.
#4. Resistance Before he becomes a world
famous mime, Marcel
Mangel joins the French
resistance to save children.
#5. My Octopus Teacher A filmmaker forges a
remarkable friendship with
an octopus in South Africa
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2020 promises to be a good year in
Hollywood and the movie industry.
Because of Covid-19, people are
looking to fill their schedules with
entertainment. What better way to do
that than with a movie. Here is a look
at the Top Five Most Anticipated
Movies of 2020! Make sure on
weekend movie nights you see at least
one of these!
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Cool Facts about Movies
Night at the Movies
Movies to See in 2020
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Page 5 Global Gazette Hillside School
Faculty Profile
The name Mr. Harrington causes
trepidation among some. The mere
mention of it causes the anxious to
quake in their boots. “You don’t
want to get sent to Mr. Harrington’s
office,” can be heard in hallways
throughout Bulldog campus. But,
don’t get the wrong idea! This no-
nonsense dean and athletic director
has a heart of gold. He just believes
in instilling discipline and
accountability in our young
population in a matter-of-fact kind
of way. In other words, he is old
school. And his style works
brilliantly!
Jaymie Harrington was born in
Worcester, Massachusetts and grew
up in Sterling. One could imagine
Mr. Harrington spending many a
winter day on the frozen lakes of
New England playing hockey with
his friends and older brother Lance.
He grew up with a pet donkey
named Chester and collected He-
Man and the Masters of the
Universe memorabilia. He loved
Christmas (and still does). As a
young man he traveled throughout
Canada, Iowa, Chicago, Buffalo,
and New Rochelle. Although he did
not specify, one has to wonder if
these destinations were minor
league hockey stops reminiscent of
the iconic 1970’s hit movie Slap
Shot. Couldn’t you just picture Mr.
Harrington suiting up for the
Charlestown Chiefs?
Mr. Harrington married a gal,
Emilie, from Charlottetown, PEI.
They have a young son named
Branson and two dogs, Daisy and
Winnie. On occasion, the
Harrington clan can be seen on
Bulldog campus. Mr. Harrington
came to Hillside five years ago. He
Mr. Harrington
thought the environment an ideal
place to combine his passion for
coaching and teaching. He wears
several hats around here including
Assistant Dean of Student Life,
Athletic Director, Algebra teacher,
and varsity Hockey Coach. His
resume before coming to Hillside
prepared him well for these roles.
Mr. Harrington received a B.S. in
physical education from Canisius
College and his M.Ed. from
Franklin Pierce University where
he also spent eight years coaching
hockey.
Mr. Harrington enjoys hockey,
golf, and playing with his dogs. He
says that he came to Hillside
because he had been impacted by
educators growing up and wanted
to pay it forward. That he has!
Thank you Mr. Harrington for all
you do for the Hillside community!
Cool Facts about Ms. Harrington
Had a pet donkey growing up named Chester
Loves Christmas and everything about it
Collects He-Man & Masters of the Universe memorabilia
Top 5’s
#2. Samsung Galaxy
s20
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#3. Pixel 4 XL
#1. iPhone 11
#4. Moto Z4
#5. One Plus 8 Pro
2.
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Mr. Connor loves phones. His
opinion about them counts. If there’s
one guy you want to listen to about
buying a smart phone, it’s our very
own Will Connor. Here are his top 5
phones on the market now.
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Cool Facts about Mr. Connor
Mr. Connor’s Top 5
Phones
Peeves
Attended Stanley Cup, World Series, & Super Bowl
Loves the book A Series of Unfortunate Events
Played forward for JV basketball for Hillside
4 Square Rankings
Page.7 Global Gazette Hillside School
September 4 Square Rankings
RRankingsRankings
1. 1.
Top 5 Masks
1. Nolan Pace
2. Brody Ladas
3. Ms. Emmerson
4. Caleb Kirshenbaum
5. Henry Carlson
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Top 10 at Hillside “THE BIG GUNS”
#1.Brody Ladas 2. Tristan Murgo
3. Mr. Lanciani
4. Lucas Wheeler
5. Jesse Benyas
6. Sire Hazard
7. William Ketchen
8. Tucker Watkins
9. Lucas Park
10.
Top 5 Gamers 1. Mark Zhuo
2. Jeremy Chen
3. Andy Chin
4. Ian Smith
5. Daniel Cui
Tabor Ladas
Philosophy
Page 8 Global Gazette Hillside School
The Philosopher’s
Corner
Albert Camus’ The Plague In 1947, French-Algerian philosopher, artist and journalist, Albert Camus,
published La Peste, better known in English as The Plague. Camus’
existential classic pointed to the absurdity of existence and the
powerlessness of the individual in the face of a cholera outbreak that
overtook the coastal city of Oman, Algeria in the 1940’s. It was written as an
allegory, but has haunting implications in a twenty first century Covid-19
world when the we seem to be living out Camus’ novel. The story begins
from the point of view of an unknown narrator and his absurdist perspective
on life. Absurdity, in existential terms, refers to the hopeless conflict
between meaning-seeking human beings and the reality of living in a
universe that is ultimately meaningless, chaotic, and random. So, the real
question for philosophers like Camus is not “What’s it all about?” but “How
should humans respond to the reality of an absurd existence?” The story
starts off with thousands of rats dying in the streets of Oman and the hysteria
that follows. The authorities are slow to recognize the gravity of the situation
and bicker over what to do. The gates to the city then shut as no one can
leave. One character, Rambert, makes a plan to escape the city to join his
wife in Paris after city officials refused his request to leave. He befriends
some underground criminals so that they may smuggle him out of the city.
Another character, Father Paneloux, uses the plague as an opportunity to
advance his stature in the town by suggesting that the plague was an act of
God punishing the citizens for their sins. His rhetoric falls on the ears of the
credulous of whom turn to religion in desperation. Meanwhile, Jean Tarrou,
a vacationer; Joseph Grand and Dr. Rieux exhaustively treat patients in their
homes and in the hospital. The situation worsens and people try to escape
Oran but are shot by sentries. Violence and looting break out and Martial
Law is declared. The town remains at the mercy of the plague. Rieux hears
from the sanatorium that his infected wife's condition is worsening. He also
hardens his heart regarding the plague victims so that he can continue to do
his work. Cottard, on the other hand, seems to flourish during the plague
because it gives him a sense of being connected to others. Grand captures the
plague and things look bad, but his condition betters and he escapes death.
By late January, the plague is in full retreat and the townspeople celebrate.
However, Tarrou dies from the disease. Ultimately, Camus’ work asks
readers a “theoretical” question: What would life be like if you were shut off
from the rest of the world, confined to your home, as an epidemic spread?
Sound familiar?
Student Reflections
Reflections from an
international Student
My Life at Hillside by staff reporter Jerry Chen
My first three weeks at Hillside School have gone very well.
When I was on the airplane from China to the United States, I started to
feel nervous. Are the teachers going to be kind to me? Am I going to be
alone in the school for the whole time? Many questions popped into my
head and made me anxious. After I arrived at the school, I saw many
students sitting on the grass having a BBQ, and I wanted to join the large
group. The teachers helped me to put all my stuff in the dorm, and I soon
learned about all my dorm mates. They are very kind and we became
friends just on my first day. In the first week, I learned about many rules
about Hillside, and I started to like this school. There are students from
all over the world. They are kids from Mexico, Korea and, like me, from
China. I adjusted myself in the first week, which was fast for me. The
challenges are also pretty obvious. All the subjects are taught in English,
which is my second language. However, I took ESL class which makes
my English skills stronger. It is already three weeks and I think time is
going so fast. I have so many friends already and I am also surprised by
myself of getting into the community so fast.
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Providence, Rhode Island
Spotlight…Student Profiles
Sire
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Speaking of friends, Sire has made
several, particularly Blake Davis
and Will Ketchen. Interestingly,
these three make up the study hall
constituents in Room #5 every
Monday to Friday night. They also
all happen to live at Mack House.
Although Sire says he doesn’t have
any role models, he does have a
pretty cool advisor in first year
math teacher Mr. Pava. That’s a big
plus. Sire says the best thing about
Hillside is the sports. Currently, he
is in intramurals and, in the winter,
he plans on playing for Mr.
Heredia’s varsity basketball team.
Besides basketball, Sire loves
playing chess. When asked about it,
he says that a friend introduced him
to the game several years ago. He
has been hooked ever since. Sire’s
favorite food is chicken and
although he doesn’t have a favorite
movie, he really likes the show All
American. Once, at a basketball
tournament in New York, he met
6’8” small forward and ten time
NBA All-Star, Carmelo Anthony of
the Portland Trail Blazers. He said
that he met the star while
Anthony’s son was playing at a
basketball tournament. Sire misses
home a little but is becoming
accustomed to Hillside. Well young
man, welcome aboard. Bulldog
campus is a great place to spend
your middle school years. We hope
you enjoy your stay here.
Sire Hazard was born in
Providence, Rhode Island sometime
after the millennium. Providence is
the capital of the America’s
smallest state and home to Brown
University, vibrant and diverse
neighborhoods, great restaurants,
and a thriving arts community. It is
here that young Sire Hazard grew
up as the middle child in a family of
five. His father is named Tedrick
Sr. and his mother Joye. He has two
brothers Tedrick Jr. (20) and
Christian (7). The former is a 6’6”
basketball forward for Dominican
College in Orangeburg, New York.
The latter is an elementary student.
The Hazards are a close family and
mom and dad decided to send their
middle child to us in Massachusetts.
We’re looking forward to big things
from Sire who has adjusted to the
move quite well and who seems to
be enjoying his life on Bulldog
campus.
When asked why he came to
Hillside, Sire said he wasn’t sure
and hinted that public school wasn’t
all it was touted to be. Coming to
Hillside was a breath of fresh air for
the young Rhode Islander who
wanted to switch schools. It’s a
good thing he did. At Hillside, the
school population is small. Students
get to know teachers well and living
in such close quarters offers many
opportunities at friendship.
Silky smooth shooting guard and
first year Hillside student Sire
Hazard can light it up on the court.
You watch this seventh grader
move around out there and it
reminds one of three-time NBA
All-Star Jamaal Wilkes of the
Lakers from yesteryear. Wilkes’
sleek style served him well as a
compliment to legends like
Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Earvin
“Magic” Johnson and earned him
the nickname “Silk.” And when
you watch young Sire play you
immediately think to yourself: he’s
going to fit in nicely with
perennial Hillside hoopsters
Trokon Harris, Jason Kamau, Silas
Etienne, and Anthony DeJohn. But
young man, don’t let the high
praise get to your head. Basketball
takes hard work and hoopsters
aren’t made merely by glowing
compliments in the Global
Gazette. Listen to what Coach
Heredia says and get out there and
make it happen cap’n. With a
mindset like this and the guidance
of a seasoned mentor like Coach
Heredia, success is inevitable.
Sire Hazard
All American
Seoul, South Korea
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Galbi
Page 11 Global Gazette Hillside School
given large amounts of homework
and an emphasis is on memorizing
volumes of material. Well, things
are a little different here. Instead of
promoting rote learning, Hillside
teachers engage in cultivating
student curiosity and teaching
twenty first century education skills
like creativity, critical thinking and
problem solving, adaptability,
initiative, and more. It’s a very
different approach, but one we
believe pays off in the long run.
Lucas enjoys Hillside because “the
faculty members are nice to the
student community.”
Lucas’ hobbies are playing
basketball and sketching. His role
model is basketball icon and six
time NBA champion and Dream
Teamer, Michael Jordan. His
favorite movie is Akira. He does not
miss home that much but does miss
his room and Korean food.
Speaking of Korean food, his
favorite is Galbi. For those
unfamiliar with this dish, it is
barbequed short ribs. They’re out of
this world good and an order the
Global Club gets each time we go
to the Westborough Korean
Restaurant. When he’s older, Lucas
wants to be a fashion designer.
With his diligence, affable nature,
and intelligence, we have no doubt
that Lucas will be whatever he
wants.
Lucas spent his early days hanging
out with his friends, eating at
outdoor food stands, going to
school, and enjoying the giant
megalopolis that offers so much.
His father, Jongbum, is a successful
businessman in the Korean capital.
His mother, Sunjung Yoon, is a
homemaker. Lucas also has an
older brother, Seung Ho, who is 24
years old and currently serving in
the Korean military. In South
Korea, military service is
mandatory (2 year service) for all
males between the ages of 19 and
28. It’s a tough road that young
Lucas will have to take at some
point, yet a useful one that turns
boys into men. The Park family
decided to send their youngest son
to boarding school in the United
States. So far, Lucas has handled
the move extraordinarily well. He’s
a superior student who is hard-
working and engaged in class.
Lucas says that he came to Hillside
because he enjoys studying and
feels that an all-boys school suits
him. An all boys’ school tailors its
curriculum to meet the needs of
adolescent males. These needs
include project-based learning
techniques along with spatial and
visual learning components. After
talking to Lucas, he has not been
overwhelmed by the adjustment. He
says that in South Korea he is often
JumpStart had a new seventh
grader from the Land of the
Morning Calm. He came to
campus at the end of August after
being dropped off by his parents at
the ATL. From the moment he
arrived, Lucas Park fit in. He
easily made friends and became a
welcome addition to Bulldog
campus. He hung out with Jerry
Da, Daniel Cui, and some of the
other JumpStart boys. They
attended classes early in the
morning, played basketball all day,
and watched movies at night. It
was a fun time. Lucas became
known for his pleasant demeanor,
big smile, and in-class smarts. Any
time someone needed something,
Lucas would be the first to offer
him whatever it is he had. That’s
the kind of guy he is.
Lucas Park was born “Jiho” in
South Korea’s capital city, Seoul.
Seoul is one of the coolest cities
around. For one thing, it’s huge!
It’s nestled in the Korean
mountains and has towering
skyscrapers. It is here that young
Jiho “Lucas” Park
Framingham, MA
Spotlight… Student Profiles
An Aussiedoodle
Page 12 Global Gazette Hillside School
Tabor ,Cole, & Brody
concept that has been philosophized
by and put on independent schools’
mission statements for centuries.
Cole (8th
Grade) and Brody (6th
Grade) have been with us for two
years and Tabor (4th
Grade) came to
us this year from Woodward School
in Southborough. Not only are they
real good hockey players, but
they’re also adept at lacrosse.
The Ladas boys love sports, video
games, roller blading, and dirt
bikes. They are your typical
American teens. Cole says the best
thing about Hillside is the sports.
“It’s also the hardest thing.” I’m
sure coach’s Harrington and
Falanga push the boys on the ice.
But that shouldn’t be a problem for
the Ladas’. They’ve been on the ice
since before they could walk.
That’s the way life has been in the
Ladas household. One could just
picture Bob being a big Miracle on
ice guy as a teenager growing up in
New England. It was the single
biggest sporting event in American
hockey and one that has no doubt
produced legions of ice hockey
playing kids in the region. When
the Ladas’ aren’t playing hockey in
the winter, they’re boating in Cape
Cod or going to the beach. Well,
three Ladas’s at Hillside, wow! Not
only are they great athletes, but
they’re great kids too. We’re lucky
to have them!
in Malibu.
Cole, Brody, and Tabor were all
born in Framingham, Massachusetts
and grew up in Marlborough.
Currently, the family resides in
Southborough which is a stone
throw’s away from us here at
Hillside. The boys’ father, Bob, is
the founder of Metrolube
Enterprises. He runs a chain of fifty
five Valvoline Instant Oil Change
service stations in New England
and Florida. He’s the third largest
franchisee in the United States.
Mom, Charlene, is a home maker
and affectionately describes the
energy in the Ladas household by
saying: “We’re just a crazy family
with crazy kids and a crazy dog
named Tom. LOL.” Tom, by the
way, is the Ladas’ two year old
Aussiedoodle. How many readers
just pictured a race towards the
dinner table on Sunday with the
family dog barking and spaghetti
sauce flying around? I know, I did!
Ms. Ladas must have her hands full
with all those hungry male
stomachs to feed and an
Aussiedoodle flying around.
Cole says the brothers came to
Hillside “for a good education and
to play sports.” In American
households, those two go together
quite nicely. It’s the mind/body
So, I was sitting in my dentist’s
office last year, getting some dental
work done and Dr. Wagner, a
renowned dental practitioner and
big-time Bears’ fan, asked if I knew
the Ladas’ boys. Dr. Wagner is
familiar with Hillside and has a
friend who sends his boys to
Hillside. Three of them! “Know
them?” I replied. “Of course! The
Ladas’ boys are legends.” The
Ladas’ names come up when
anyone mentions the word “sports”
or “popular.” And what cool names
they have: “Cole,” “Brody,” and
“Tabor.” My sense is that Mr. and
Mrs. Ladas were flipping through
an episode of Extra with a note pad,
jotting down cool names of all the
male celebrities. Yet, these kids
aren’t Hollywood. No sir! They’re
more like East Coast Boston strong.
They’re hockey playing New
Englanders, born and bred. The
Ladas’ boys are more comfortable
with a hockey stick in hand on a
blizzardy winter afternoon than
sun-tanning themselves on a beach
The Ladas Brothers
Hangzhou, China
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Steve Jobs
Kerry
Kairui “Kerry” Zhou
Ninth grade student Kairui
“Kerry” Zhou is going places in
life. He’s bright, witty, and a
delight to be around. Not only is he
an excellent student, but in his free
time, he likes to create apps. Wow!
How many middle school teens do
you know like that? In fact, one of
his apps “The Geometry
Calculator,” has been submitted to
the App Store. When I was a teen,
the closest I came to producing an
invention was making up excuses
for not doing my homework. This
kid, however, is a young
entrepreneur in the making. And
after he leaves Hillside, don’t be
surprised if you hear his name. Big
things await this young man in life.
So, without further ado, ladies and
gentlemen may I present to you the
one and only Kerry Zhou.
Born in Hangzhou, China, Kairui
“Kerry” Zhou is the only child of
Ms. Min Jin. Hangzhou is the
capital and most populated city in
Zhejiang Province. After living in
Hangzhou, Ms. Min Jin and Kerry
moved to Beijing. Beijing, as you
know, is the sprawling capital of
China and one of the most
populated cities in the world with
over twenty one million inhabitants.
It is here that renowned Hillside
alumnus, Jack Wang, introduced
the notion of Hillside to young
Kerry and his family. When Kerry
heard about Hillside, he thought “it
sounded like a pretty great school.”
Well Kerry, when we at Hillside
heard that you were coming, we
thought that if you’re a friend of
Jack Wang’s, then you must be a
pretty great kid. So, there you have
it. It’s a marriage of perfect fits.
And Kerry really seems to have
found his place here at Bulldog
campus. You can find him in the
iLab or working on one of his apps
in the Stemberg Wing. He’s usually
with Jeremy Chen or one of the
other robotics or drones guys.
Kerry enjoys the small class sizes
at Hillside. He says that the
emphasis on individual attention
that small classes afford is great. In
China, his classes were large, and
it’s rare that a teacher can devote
his or her time to a student
individually. If you could imagine a
classroom of fifty students all
needing help and only one teacher
to attend to them then you get the
picture. Here at Hillside, it’s a lot of
attention, and it’s a system in which
young Kerry Zhou thrives.
Although Hillside is pretty great in
Kerry’s mind, he does miss several
things about his home country. “I
miss the food from my hometown. I
also wish we had Wi-Fi in the
dorms.” Of course you do Kerry.
What young man with a
technological background wouldn’t
enjoy having internet connection in
his living space? Well, hold tight!
Rumor has it that Wi-Fi is coming
to a dormitory near you. If so, you
will be the first in a long line of
students from years gone by that
actually is granted that much
anticipated request.
In his spare time, Kerry enjoys
watching movies and playing
sports. He lists his hobbies as
coding and reading. He loves math,
science, and computer science and
plugs STEM (a curriculum based on
educating students in science,
technology, engineering, and math)
any chance he gets. His role model
is the late-great Steve Jobs; the
charismatic pioneer of personal
computers and founder of Apple.
“Jobs changed the world by
revolutionizing the phone industry,”
says Kerry. When he’s older, young
Kerry Zhou wants to be a software
engineer. Is there any doubt he’ll
get there? He’s already producing
apps in middle school. Get ready
world, the second coming of Steve
Jobs may be on his way.
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Teacher’s Travel Blog
Global Club
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The Global Club has been a
Hillside tradition since 2010.
Essentially, it is a club comprised of
the entire school with the intent of
sharing our rich diversities and
cultures with one another. We
celebrate different cultural activities,
events, and holidays. We visit local
international restaurants in the area
(during non-Covid-19) times. This
year, we’ll be celebrating by having
special dinners at school. The Global
Club also makes presentations to the
school about our heritages and rich
traditions. This year, Harrison
Wolfsberg retains his leadership
position as President. He is assisted
by two Vice-Presidents, Jerry Da
and Max Wang. Together, these
three, will lead and make
announcements about Global Club
activities.
President Harrison Wolfsberg
V. P. Jerry Da
Student Presentations Cultural dinner
Mr. Cazanave & crew
V. P. Max Wang
The Global Club
Ghost Stories
The Legend of Marvin
“He sure did! Just ask him.”
“Ok, I believe you, Marvin. I just never heard of this arrangement. Why do you visit every September
29th
? Is it a special day or something?”
“It sure is. Just ask Mr. Evans, he’ll explain everything.”
“Ok, Goodnight Marvin.” A cold chill swept through me as I made my way back to my faculty apartment.
When I got home, Mrs. Brown had noted that I looked pale. When they saw me, my cats Oliver and
Charlotte ran under the bed. They never do that! In the morning, I saw Mr. Evans watering his garden. I
asked about Marvin. He said: “Marvin? Marvin who?” “Some kid that said you used to teach him math in
2011. He was sleeping in the dorm last night.” Mr. Evans’ jaw dropped. “Marvin Schlansky? Last night?
Mr. Brown, Marvin Schlansky died in an automobile accident 8 years ago on Sept. 29th
.” Oh my! *Editor’s note: Real story or fake news? YOU be the judge! Anybody want to come over to Maher for a visit?
Ghost Story
Legend has it that Maher House is haunted. Some say there’s a ghost that visits the hallowed halls of
the dormitory on the edge of the campus. How do I know? I’ve seen it myself (wink). One evening
while doing dorm patrol at night after lights out, I saw a shadowy figure going into the bathroom. When
the figure emerged, it was a thin, pale looking teenager with scraggly hair and crooked teeth. His dark
eyes were deeply set in his head. It looked as though he hadn’t slept in weeks. I asked him, “Who are
you?” The figure answered: “I am Marvin. I used to go to Hillside, and I lived in this dorm”
“OK, what are you doing here? Who gave you permission to be in here?” I demanded incredulously.
“I’m visiting my old school. I do it once a year every September 29th
. I already spoke to Mr. Evans and
asked if it was ok. Mr. Evans used to be my math teacher back in 2011.”
“Mr. Evans said it was ok?” I asked surprised.
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Foods from Abroad
Escargot
Caucuses Kabob
Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns
Xiaolongbao
Roasted Escargot is a delicious treat from one of the culinary
capitals of the world. Literally, the word “escargot” means snail
and, in French culture, these delicious roasted snails are served as
hors d’oeuvres or appetizers. So what’s the secret to making these
land snails so tasty? The French say that the trick is to purge them
from the shell, saute them in butter, white wine, and chicken
stock, then place them back into the shells with the butter sauce
drizzled on top. Additional ingredients such as parsley, thyme,
and pine nuts can be sprinkled on top. Special tongs are
sometimes used by diners to extract the snails from the shells.
Food lovers and gourmets from around the globe consistently
rank escargot as one of the top appetizers the world has to offer.
From France
From Armenia Caucuses Kabob is a delicious entree from Armenia. Deep
from within the Caucasus Mountain region of this small country
that straddles Europe and Asia, comes this meat dish that is
adored by many. Kabobs can be made with all sorts of meats
including turkey, lamb, pork, and more. This particular recipe
calls for three pounds of ground lamb, finely chopped onions
and parsley, cumin, paprika, garlic, and kosher salt. Heat up
your grill to 450 degrees and cook for eight minutes and you’ll
have one of the tastiest treats imaginable.
From Vietnam Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns is a simple dish from
Southeast Asia that is enjoyed by millions. It’s a crispy and light
delicacy that happens to be a great appetizer for seafood lovers.
Traditionally, it is made with the shrimp heads on and includes
some simple ingredients such as: black pepper, red pepper flakes,
oil, cornstarch, and of course the shrimp and prawns. Although
Vietnam has popularized this dish, it is made around the world in
countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South
Korea. Don’t miss out on Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns.
From China Xiaolongbao is a tasty Chinese treat that essentially constitutes
soup dumplings. Originally, this dish comes from Shanghai and
is filled with various types of meats and soup broths. The main
ingredients are simple: dough, minced meat, and aspic. The
inventor of this dish originally sold these dumplings in a
downtown park. It was so popular that the recipe expanded into
the rest of Shanghai and, over time, all around the world.
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10 Int’l Trivia Questions for the Month of September
1) Where was the 1977 hit hickey movie Slap Shot filmed?
a) Johnstown, PA. b) Barrie, Ont. c) Buffalo, NY
2) Which musical group wrote a song entitled Viva la Vida?
a) Cold Play b) Linkin Park c) My Chemical Romance
3) Which states’ motto is “In God we trust”?
a) Arkansas b) Alabama C) Florida
4) What is the largest grossing movie of all time?
a) Avatar b) Titanic c) Gone With the Wind
5) What’s Mr. Rowlett’s nickname?
a) Big Heat b) Big Lefty c) Big Dawg
6) How long did it take to build the Burj Khalifa?
a) 3 years b) 6 years c) 12 years
7) Which country is actress Alicia Vikander from? a) Sweden b) Denmark c) The Netherlands
8) Which Japanese city is Ryutaro Kaneko from?
a) Tokyo b) Yokohama c) Atami
9) Which mountain is the most dangerous in the world to climb?
a) Siula Grande b) Mt. Everest c) K2
10) Which African country has the biggest population?
a) Nigeria b) Kenya c) Ethiopia
Answers: 1) a 2) a 3) c 4) c 5) b 6) b 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) a
Int’l Trivia Teasers
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International
Trivia
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“Love” from around the world
English -love
Spanish -amor
Korean -sarang
Japanese -
Hindi -prem
French -amour
Chinese -Ai
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