GLOBAL GAZETTE

September, 2015

~Contents~

Sightseeing

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Fido the Loyal Dog

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Café Talk

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Faculty profile

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International Ozone Day

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Diversity Day

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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

P.14

i-Lab

P.15

Foods from Abroad

P.16

World Mysteries

P.17

Int’l Trivia Teasers

P.18

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 Santiago

Can ski and go to the beach on the same day

Typical greeting is a one cheek kiss

Founded by Conquistador Pedro de Valdivia in 1541

Sightseeing

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Sightseeing

Santiago, Chile

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Santiago is Chile’s capital and

largest city. It’s nestled between

the snow-capped mountains of the

Andes and the Chilean Pacific

coastal region. It’s situated roughly

in the middle of the country in

Chile’s central valley and, if you

were to go directly east for about

900 miles, you’d run into Buenos

Aires, Argentina. It is the cultural,

political, and financial capital of

the country and its steady

economic growth has transformed

Santiago into a major metropolis

and popular destination for tourists.

Founded in 1541, Santiago has

remained the capital since the

colonial period. The city’s

downtown core is breathtaking. Its

architecture is modeled in a neo-

classical style. Santiago is profuse

with long winding streets dotted

with art deco and neo-gothic styles.

Its cityscape is shaped by hills and

the Mapocha River and, in the

distance, one can see the Andes

which form the backdrop for this

majestic city.

The Lonely Planet describes

Santiago as a surprising,

cosmopolitan, energetic,

sophisticated, and worldly city. It is

renowned for its cultural events,

vibrant party-life, and world class

cuisine. As you tour around the

city, you’ll notice that each

neighborhood has a unique flavor

and tone as architecture here runs

the gamut. During the day, visitors

have an array of events they can

choose that include seeing

Santiago’s plentiful museums,

grand hillside parks, and enormous

pedestrian malls. At night, the city

comes alive with outdoor eateries,

funky sidewalk cafes, and old style

pubs.

Santiago is a long way from

Massachusetts; however, if you’re

ever in the southern hemisphere

and are looking for a really cool

city to visit, go to Santiago. It is

one of those cosmopolitan gems

where the more you look, the more

you realize just how rich this city

is culturally.

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International Animal Stories

Fido: The Loyal Italian Street Dog

Fido was the name of an Italian street dog who, like the legendary

Hachiko, came into public attention for his remarkable demonstration of

unwavering loyalty to his deceased master. The story is set against the

backdrop of World War II and unfolds as follows. One night, in November

of 1941, a brick kiln worker in the small Italian town of Borgo San

Lorenzo, came across a stray dog injured and lying in a roadside ditch. The

worker, Carlo Soriani, took the dog home and nursed him back to health.

Since the dog was a stray, Soriani and his wife decided to adopt the

helpless animal and named him Fido from the Latin Fidus meaning

“faithful.” Once Fido recovered from his injuries, he followed Soriani to

the bus stop in the town’s central square of Luco di Mugello every day.

There, Soriani would wait for the bus to take him to work. Fido would

watch Soriani get onto the bus each morning then, when the bus returned in

the evening, he would search for his master. When Fido spotted Soriani, he

would greet his beloved owner with great joy. This daily routine continued

for two years. On December 30th

, 1943 Borgo San Lorenzo was the target

of Allied air strikes. Many factories were hit by the bombs, and many lost

their lives, including Soriani. That evening, Fido came to the bus stop as

usual, but his cherished master failed to show. The dog was left confused

and eventually returned home. The next evening Fido showed up again,

sniffed the air as passengers were getting off, but did not see Soriani. This

heartbreaking pattern continued for fourteen years and over 5,000 trips to

the bus stop. Media interest in the story grew. Italian magazines Gent and

Grand Hotel published Fido and Soriani’s remarkable story. Several

newsreels of the dog appeared in the Istituto Luce. A film clip was made of

Fido leaving his house, walking to the bus stop, and waiting for his master.

As time wore on, Fido grew old and he’d hobble to the square. This pitiful

sight amazed and saddened the residents of Borgo San Lorenzo and Italians

all across the country. On June 9th

, 1958 two boys found Fido’s lifeless

body in the street. His death was broadcast all across the country. La

Domenica del Corriere commemorated Fido with a poignant cover story

that pictured a painting by Walter Molina showing Fido dying on the

roadside with a bus in the background.

Fido the Dog

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Actual photo of Fido waiting

Fido statue today

Heartbreaking YouTube clip

https://www.youtube.com/wat

ch?v=pJGXevt4uS4

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Celebrating Japan with Vice-President Fowlkes

Trivia time

Café Talk

Japan Mrs. Brown made sweet rice balls

(inari), and they were a huge hit as over thirty

people turned out to celebrate Japan. The kids

dined on Japanese sushi-like cuisine and drank

Pocari Sweat. President Justin Park got the

procession started with an introductory

welcome. Co-Vice Presidents Dahmir Fowkles

and Museba Mwape manned the door then led a

trivia quiz. The kids were involved and

enthusiastic as Dahmir hit them with questions

like: What is Japan’s second biggest city? What

is Ronald McDonald called by the Japanese?

What is the historical capital? Tyler Bryan won

the prize for most enthusiastic participant and

will receive a free pass into the next Café.

We’ll be celebrating South Korea. Sign-ups

will be after Tuesday’s lunch announcement.

Japan

Sweet rice Balls

International Cafe

Cool Facts about Miss Lord

Studied abroad in New Zealand

Went on the world’s highest swing (Nevis)

Zip lined through the rainforest

Hallie Lord

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Faculty Profile

Miss Lord is in her second year at

Hillside. Her official title is

administrative assistant, and she is

the friendly face that greets students

and faculty in the office in the

center of the academic building.

There is always a large group of

students in there talking to her, and

there’s a good reason for that. She

is one of the warmest and kindest

souls you’ll want to meet. Her

positive spirit, warm smile, and

approachable nature make her a

Hillside treasure. In fact, she’s so

highly respected around here that,

last year, she won the Susan Blair

Award given to the staff member

who embodies dedication, kindness,

and devotion as voted on by her

colleagues.

Hallie Lord was born in

Lancaster, Pennsylvania and grew

up in Hershey. That’s right;

chocolate town USA. Her mother

and father still live there and she

has an older sister, whom she

describes as her “other half and best

friend,” living in West Virginia.

Prior to coming to Hillside, Miss

Lord worked at the New England

Center for Children (NECC) in

Southborough. She taught boys

with autism ranging in ages from

10-15 years old. There, she worked

one-on-one with her students

teaching academics as well as basic

daily living skills. One can picture

her excelling in this role as she has

patience in abundance and a good

heart to boot. Nevertheless, we’re

glad she came here. Whenever

anyone asks for something, her

standard response is: “Sure, no

problem!” And, she means it! She

also has a pretty good mind for

Miss Lord

details and rarely, if at all, makes

mistakes.

Miss Lord enjoys running,

travelling, going to the beach, and

movies. During her college days,

she studied abroad for four months

on New Zealand’s southern island.

This year she traveled to a remote

corner of the rainforest in Panama

and zip lined through the jungle.

She lives an interesting life and no

doubt has plans for future travels

on her agenda.

She moved on campus in July and

resides in Mack House with Miss

Pagnam and Miss Naspo. She’ll be

taking on added responsibility this

year in terms of dorm parenting and

picking up a regular duty night.

The Mack kids are lucky to have

her patrolling their halls; and so are

we here at Hillside.

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Cool Facts about the Ozone Layer

• Discovered by Christian Friedrich Schonbein in 1840

• located 12-20 miles above the Earth’s surface

• It’s a pungent smelling blue gas that protects the Earth

Ozone layer

Figuring Out the Faculty International Holidays

In the Maldives,

children swam with

blue balloons.

International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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In Turkey, the Minister

of the Environment

talked about ozone

depletion dangers .

In Indonesia, school

children hold up a

banner for the ozone

layer.

In India, students at the

Gora Science Center

hold an essay

competition

In Kyrgyzstan, children

release blue balloons

as a sign of care for

the ozone layer.

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September 16th

is designated by

the UN General Assembly as the

international day for the preservation

of the ozone layer. This date was

chosen in commemoration of the

Montreal Protocol in which nations

signed a document listing substances

that deplete the ozone layer.

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Inspirational Athletes

What does it mean to be inspired? And who

or what inspires us? Anywhere from sports to

the arts to history to religion to our own

personal lives, we have all been awed and

motivated by someone’s sheer will to succeed

against the odds. Each month, I will highlight

people who inspire me to be my best self

because of the grit, determination, ambition,

and motivation they possess (to name just a

few traits they all share). This month’s Pick

Me Up story is about the courageous efforts

of Anthony Robles.

Born with one leg, Anthony stopped using a

prosthetic leg at the age of 3. That did not

stop him from developing and becoming

strong though, as he did the most pushups in

his school as a 6th grader. He would soon

venture into the world of wrestling, joining

his school’s team in 8th grade. As a freshman

in high school, however, he ranked last in the

city of Mesa, Arizona in wrestling.

Anthony could have quit then. Why bother to

continue if he is the worst in his city? Can he

really overcome having only one leg to

compete against competitors bigger, stronger,

and with two legs? The answer to that is

absolutely yes!

Anthony trained and dedicated himself to the

sport. In his sophomore year of university, he

moved up to #6 in the state of Arizona. In his

junior and senior years, he went an incredible

96-0 and won a national championship as a

senior! He clearly showed he could not only

hang with his peers, but handily defeat them. What a spectacular journey; so much so that a

poem was written about him. What an

amazing competitor and inspiration to all of

us!

Inspirational

Athletes…by Justin Kinney

Profile Picture

Robles’ Poem

Robles in high school

Wrestling for Arizona State

Wins an award

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A fighter on the mat

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Ping Pong Rankings

September Ping Pong Rankings

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Top 5 at Hillside “Hillside’s Best”

1. Amir Thomas (Ber) 2. Dima Piskun(UKR) 3. Z’Dao Dill (BER) 4. Lucas Adam(MEX) 5. Noah Tidus (USA)

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Top 5 Rising Stars

1. Eric Kim (KOR) 2. Charlie Nan(CHN) 3. Carlos Graf (MEX) 4. Dahmir Fowlkes (USA) 5. Braden Reed(USA)

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Top 5 Faculty 1. Mr. Osae (Art) 2. Mr. Evans (Adm) 3. Mr. Paul (Adm) 4. Mr. Bryant (Sci) 5. Mr. Ribeiro (His)

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Global Club

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The Global Club

The Global Club is comprised of

international students in the Hillside

community. We make presentations

at lunch about our cultures. We also

celebrate international holidays and

make announcements about

important international events. Part

of the fun includes getting together

once a month for a cultural dinner at

one of the areas fine ethnic cuisines.

Sometimes we’re off to the Chinese

Super Buffet, other times we hit the

Westborough Korean restaurant or

La Tapatia, an authentic Mexican

cuisine. We do not limit

participation to just the international

population. All are welcome to sign

up with our Club President Lucas

Adam and Vice President Mike

Zhang. We’re looking forward to a

tremendous year and encourage you

all to become involved in this

important club that celebrates

Hillside’s remarkable diversity.

President Lucas Adam

V.P. Mike Zhang Carson’s monster dessert

Group Shot Ryusei’s Crew

Mr. Ribeiro & Mr. Salmi

The Amigos

Teacher’s Travel Blog

Teacher’s Travel Blog

by Cristina Baez

This summer I traveled for two

months in Guatemala, Mexico and

Belize. I spent six weeks in

Guatemala, where I was able to

learn about the Mayan culture by

living with two local families. I

brushed up on some Spanish,

explored three ancient Mayan cities,

and swam in the deepest lake in

Central America with five Mayan

villages buried beneath the water. I

was exposed to the traditional

lifestyle of small villages and had

opportunities to volunteer by

assisting with the construction of a

new roof for a house and delivering

food to local families in need.

My breath was taken away each day

by the rich culture and natural

beauty of Mexico and Central

America. During my time in

Guatemala I hiked four volcanoes,

including an active volcano and the

highest volcano in Central America.

When I wasn’t trekking, I could be

found exploring the colorful

marketplaces, natural hot springs,

limestone pools, and tropical

beaches of the Caribbean Sea and

Pacific Ocean. Mexico and Central

America have captured my heart,

and I’m sure it won’t be long until I

visit again!

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HONDURAS

Volcanos of Guatemala

View from atop Paradise

On top of the world

Made it to the top

Hiking up a mountain

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Chengdu, China

Spotlight…Student Profiles

Lionel Messi

Kevin

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writing when we tested him in early

September.

In interviewing Kevin, I was

interested to hear who he would

designate as his role model. I was

sure that he’d name some world

famous gamer like Ning Zhang or

Zhihao Chen. After all, Kevin

wants to be a professional computer

game programmer when he is older

and these Chinese nationals earn

over a million dollars a year playing

in Dota 2 tournaments. Kevin and

his buddies, like Jerry Yu and Jack

Shi, love gaming, so it seems

logical that a gamer would be his

first choice. But no! Kevin’s hero is

soccer legend Lionel Messi. He

admires Messi for his great skill on

the soccer pitch and powerful left-

footed kick which seems to come

off his leg like a rocket.

Well, young Kevin, it has been

nice to get to know you over the

past two years. You’re a great kid

with a wonderfully unique and

engaging personality. You’ve come

a long way since coming to Bulldog

campus back in 2014 both as a

student and as a young man. The

faculty here is excited to see you

grow and to be a part of your life.

Keep up the good work Yukai!

You’re making us and your parents

very proud.

cuisine, with its distinctive spicy

chilies, garlic, and peppercorns, has

made its way to the United States

and all around the world. In fact,

this cuisine is so famous that

UNESCO declared Chengdu to be a

city of gastronomy in 2011.

Kevin’s father, Yong Cong, is a

well-respected businessman in the

city. He makes apps for computers

and Kevin’s mother, Xiaofang,

works for the same company. I’ve

had the pleasure of communicating

with her several times regarding

Kevin’s language development.

She’s a parent that likes to be

involved in her son’s education and

always gives him good guidance

when it comes to school. Yong

Cong and Xiaofang raised their

only child very well and, to give

him the best chance at success with

regards to education, sent him off to

boarding school here in

Massachusetts. It is at Hillside that

Kevin has started to show signs of

improvement as a student. He has

gone from being disinterested in

class to becoming more involved in

discussions, completing his

assignments on time, and showing

very good language progress over

the course of a year. Even Mrs.

Krakoff commented how much

Kevin improved in his reading and

Kevin Kou is a Chinese

national who is in his second year

here at Hillside. My first

impressions of Kevin involve him

walking down the hall with iPad in

hand, playing a game or surfing

the net. Trying to explain that

technology in the halls is

unacceptable at Hillside was

difficult because young Kevin

spoke very little English. If Kevin

wasn’t on his technology, he was

giggling with fellow countryman

Jack Shi. Nobody knew what they

were laughing about because the

dialogue was all in Chinese. It was

as if these guys shared an inside

joke and the whole school was not

in on it. After a while, Kevin

started to absorb some English and

we’re all grateful for that as we

have discovered that this sixth

grader is a gem.

Born Yukai Kou in Chengdu,

China at the turn of the

millennium, “Kevin” spent his

early days growing up in the

capital of Sichuan Province. If the

name of the province sounds

familiar, it’s because Sichuan

Yukai “Kevin” Kou

Mexico City

Spotlight… Student Profiles

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Federico

group. It includes a Jewish boy, two

African Americans, a fellow Latino,

and spans three different countries.

Wow! Talk about a terrific set of

diverse friends! It goes to show you

that this generation of young people

does not define friendships by race,

religion, or nationality. It’s a

remarkable testament to the

openness and tolerance of our boys.

I have always said that one of

Hillside’s greatest strengths is our

diversity. We have kids who

appreciate each other as individuals,

not because they simply share a

common denominator in a group

demographic.

Federico says that, besides his

“great friends,” the best thing about

Hillside is “soccer.” He loves

playing it and is darn good at the

sport. In fact, he made the varsity

team which is competitive this year.

Coach Osae likes his game because

he is adept at dribbling the ball and

has exceptional speed. When asked

about his hero, he jokingly answers,

“myself!” Then, he proceeds to

flash that magical smile and let out

a big laugh. You can’t help but to

like this kid. He’s only been here

for a short time, but he’s made a big

impression upon us all. The faculty

has fallen in love with him and so

have many of his peers. No wonder

he admires himself so much!

Federico also has a 16 year old

sister named Elena who attends

high school in Mexico City. It’s

obvious that they’re a close family

as Federico was in tears his first day

on campus after his father dropped

him off. This kind of emotion is

quite common to see when young

men are dropped off at a boarding

school in a foreign country for the

first time. It’s heartbreaking to be

around, but the sadness quickly

wears off when the boys get

acclimated. The next day, Federico

was running around, playing soccer,

joking with his new friends and, in

general, having a great time. It’s

amazing how quickly the boys

adjust. The parents on the other

hand, take a little longer to get used

to the idea of not having their sons

around. In fact, they often call

asking how their son is doing

because they haven’t heard from

him in a while. I always tell them,

that it’s a good sign. It means that

their boy is busy doing school

work, hanging out with friends, and

enjoying his time here.

Federico plays varsity soccer and

has some great friends like

roommate Amir Thomas, fellow

countryman Carlos Graf, dorm mate

Noah Tidus, and teammate Josh

Shepherd. What’s interesting about

this bunch is the diversity of the

If you visit Hillside campus and

you’re really lucky, you might see

a young, athletic-looking Mexican

national pulling off a couple of

back flips. This high flying acrobat

will amaze you with his agility

when he rattles off a flip or two

out of the blue. He first came to us

in late-August for the JumpStart

Program and outran everybody on

the football field when we played

touch at the park. Not only is he a

talented athlete and potential

acrobat for Ringling Brothers and

Barnum & Bailey Circus, but he’s

also a great kid with an infectious

personality and a brilliant smile.

Federico Barcena Escandon was

born in Mexico City thirteen years

ago. His father, Federico senior,

works in a pharmaceutical

company called Nadro. It is a

leading distributor of medical pills

and beauty products in Mexico.

Federico’s mother, Elena, makes

professional presentations as she

works for “Keepin Motion” in the

public Relations and

Communications Department.

Federico Barcena

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Spotlight… Student Profiles

Dr. J.

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Uriel

remember, the good doctor

dominated the sport back in the 70s

with his graceful play and uncanny

scoring ability. I’m surprised young

Uriel has Dr. J. listed as his hero

because when Erving played, Uriel

was about three decades away from

being born. I guess we can thank

old highlight reels for Uriel’s

admiration of one the NBA’s

legends and, who some call, the

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greatest dunker to ever play.

When Uriel is older, he wants to

be a businessman or in the NBA.

Hey Uriel, why not both? Nothing

is stopping you! In fact, Dr. J’s

nemesis, Earvin Johnson, did just

that after he retired from the Lakers.

Johnson went on to own and run

Magic Johnson Enterprises, a

company that has a net worth of

700 million dollars and includes his

nationwide chain of movie theaters.

Not bad, considering young Earvin

grew up in a large working class

family in a Detroit suburb.

Well, for now, the NBA and

business are a long way off for

Uriel. Right now, he’s got some

everyday teenager things to worry

about, like math class which he says

is “hard.” Don’t worry Uriel, it’ll

get easier. For now, enjoy your

middle school years here and

welcome to Hillside.

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sister, Yankelly, studies at Holy

Cross University in Worcester and

plays field hockey and softball

there. Uriel speaks with great

fondness of his family, and it seems

as though he aspires to follow in his

older brother’s footsteps. When

talking about Angel’s exploits on

the football field, he lights up.

Uriel is interested in “fitness and

basketball.” It’ll be interesting to

see how he does in action out on the

hardwood this winter. My guess is

that he’s going to be one of the

leading scorers on this team and a

scoring threat each time he touches

the ball. He’ll fit right in at Hillside,

as we’ve had some terrific players

come through here over the years.

He’ll also be surrounded by some

talented teammates in Dahmir

Fowlkes, Bol Akot, and Tyler

Bryan. Speaking of the latter two

guys, Uriel names Bol and Tyler as

two of his best friends on campus.

You couldn’t pick better guys to

hang around than those two. Uriel

also spends quite a bit of time

patrolling the halls with Dahmir.

However, none of the above rank as

Uriel’s role model. No sir! He

leaves that spot reserved for all-

time NBA great and former

Philadelphia 76er, Julius Erving.

For those of you old enough to

There’s a new soft-spoken new

presence at Hillside. He’s tall,

quiet, and walks around campus

with a certain laid back ease. At

about 6’3”, he’s hard to miss.

Speaking of miss, the word on the

street is that he doesn’t do that too

often in basketball. He’s described

as a smooth playing shooter, with a

quick trigger, and a feathery touch.

He’s also pretty impressive in

football. He signed up for Mr.

Morgan’s touch football club and

wowed the masses, displaying a

cannon-like arm and sure pair of

hands. So, we know a little bit

about his personality and athletic

talents. But, who is this mild

mannered student athlete who’s a

newcomer to Hillside?

Uriel Cirineo was born in Orlando,

Florida to parents Yuri and Rocio.

At an early age, he moved to

Lawrence, Massachusetts where he

spent most of his years growing up.

He has an older brother, Angel,

who is a star quarterback for

Methuen High School. His older

Uriel Cirineo

New Haven, Connecticut

Spotlight… Student Profiles

The Noxon family

Jared

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Jared Noxon

There’s a thinly built, blond-

haired kid who has been on the

Hillside campus for the past three

years. He’s smart, articulate and can

often be seen around Bulldog

country doing one of his favorite

things, walking Miss Lucey’s dogs

Jagger and Rocky. A couple of

times during his freshman year, I

had to speak to him in the halls.

“Jared, are you behind this?” I

thought to myself, this young man,

like most teens his age, has a little

mischief in his system. He

reminded me of Dennis the

Menace, a comic strip and TV

sitcom character from the 1950s

who, despite being an affable boy,

would sometimes find himself in a

jam. This was a passing phase for

young Jared Noxon. He had a

significant turn-around his second

year and is off to a great start in his

third year at Hillside. Jared is one

of those boys who has really thrived

while being here, and you can sense

that great things are in store for him

in the future.

He was born in New Haven,

Connecticut thirteen years ago to

Stephen and Jennifer Noxon.

Stephen is an orthodontics

specialist who has a practice in

Wellesley. His mother “Jen,” can be

seen around Hillside on occasion

talking to teachers and showing an

obvious interest in guiding her son

through the middle school years.

She’s “a passionate runner” who

has run the Boston Marathon four

times. Both of Jared’s parents

raised over $60,000 running for

Team MR8 and donating proceeds

to the Martin Richard Foundation.

The Foundation was set up by the

Richard family in honor of their

little boy who lost his life in the

Boston Marathon bombing. Jared

also has an eleven-year old sister,

Chloe, and a six-year old brother

named Zachary, a cat, Cheeto, and a

dog, Charlie.

Now, in the eighth grade, Jared

has become an old pro in terms of

knowing Hillside and its ways. He

seems more comfortable and

confident this year than in any other

year in the past. Part of that

confidence must have to do with the

strength he’s gained from

struggling through the drudgery of

the boarding school routine and

knowing that he’s capable of

succeeding in this challenging

environment. It’s not easy! When

you think about it, these kids are

asked to do more than an adult in a

nine-to-five job. They’re up at 6

AM and don’t stop working with

classes, sports, and study hall until

8 PM. Jared does have the luxury of

being a day student and going

home, but it’s still a long and

difficult day. The payoff is high

though, as boys develop a strong

sense of self-discipline and

responsibility and young Jared

seems as though he’s well on his

way to acquiring these hard earned

attributes. He’s disciplined with his

homework assignments, walking

the dogs, and getting to sports each

day. His advisor, Miss Lucey,

provides good guidance and moral

support for him and it’s obvious, by

the way they relate to each other,

that he holds her in high regard.

Jared loves Mr. Bryant’s iLab and

building “flying drones,” and

ultimately wants to be a business

entrepreneur. He’s thankful that his

parents have sacrificed so much for

him and his future. In fact, he calls

them his “role models for their hard

work and dedication towards us

three kids.” It’s always nice to hear

a student recognize his parents. In a

world filled with boys and girls

who often point to stars as their

heroes, it’s refreshing that young

people like Jared, see the real stars

of their lives right in front of them.

The Bulldog Bullpen is open!

Miss Lucey spent part of the summer

revamping our school store. She moved

from the old location to the cozy and

sleek looking room next to the gym. The

shelves were restocked, a new sign was

put in place, and the store is looking

great!

So, be sure to grab your Hillside gear

from the Bullpen this year! We are

selling t-shirts, long sleeved t-shirts,

shorts, socks, sweatshirts, and

sweatpants, vests, Under Armour quarter-

zip pullovers, Vineyard Vines Shep

Shirts, and much more!

We are also selling snacks at each recess

before sports; everything from Gatorade

G-2 to chocolate milk to goldfish to fruit

snacks. Stop by and see what’s new at

the Bullpen!

GET THEM BEFORE THEY ARE

GONE! The Bullpen currently has a few

LIMITED EDITION 2015-2016 school

year neon t-shirts left! See photo on the

left. Once they are gone, they’re never

coming back, so stop in and pick yours

up today!

The Bulldog

Bullpen by Miss Lucey

Cool Changes in the Pen • Moved locations and is now in the old weight room

• Stylish sign, cash register, and a mini-snack bar

Awesome new sports apparel and Vineyard Vines

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School Store

Nike hooded sweatshirt $50 Vineyard Vines Tie $55

Hillside Tee $20 Sean & Tyler

Ameer & Trey Hillside Bulldog $10

Innovation

The Wonderful World

of Science: Innovation Lab

By staff reporter

Henry

Bryant

Innovation at Hillside Schools around the country are catching onto the latest craze in

education. Innovation labs are springing up all over the place. Hillside

just designed its new iLab, and it looks great. Led by science whiz and

innovator extraordinaire Mr. Bryant, the iLab has become one of the

coolest places to be on campus. Kids are collaborating to create

programs for drones, robots, and so much more. Essentially, the iLab

is designed to stimulate the creative aspirations of Hillside students

who are passionate about science, engineering, media, and technology.

Mr. Bryant’s stimulating and rigorous course allows students to

engage in independent and group research, as well as self-directed

learning, as they develop skills in electronics, computer programming,

data visualization, and digital media. As one passes by our iLab, it is

easy to see that students are acquiring invaluable expertise in an

engaging, hands-on environment with the specific goals of fostering

their curiosity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. A cool

whiteboard, glass walls, lab tables in which students can write on and

erase, and a 3D printer, allow students to apply their newly learned

skills in a real world context. And the sky is the limit. The hope is to

eventually partner with outside institutions as Hillside forges

partnerships with professionals in the field. Mr. Bryant teaches

students to be pro-active about their education. He preaches a fully

engaged mind and practices a multi-faceted pedagogical approach that

trains students to examine an issue from an integrated perspective,

while synthesizing knowledge from disparate fields and devising

innovative solutions to practical, local, and global concerns. Hillside

student, Dima Piskun, just loves the Program. He can’t wait to get in

the iLab to tackle one of the world’s problems. “This is the greatest

thing Hillside has done,” asserts the ninth grader. The way technology

is exponentially advancing each year, the world needs students, like

Dima, with flexible and creative minds. That’s precisely the academic

model Mr. Bryant and Hillside is trying to mold. In speaking to Mr.

Bryant recently, he mentioned that the boys are engaged in a project in

which they break into groups and are creating programs for robots to

Sumo wrestle. Wow! Talk about fun and innovation. I asked Mr.

Bryant if it’s hard to teach this class. He maintained that it is

“different. I’m not lecturing to the kids, I’m teaching them problem

solving skills in which they use to teach themselves.” It’s a great

Program, and Hillside is proud to unveil it.

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Foods from Abroad

Gazpacho

Sarma

Boliche

Rogan Josh

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Gazpacho is a delicious cold soup made from fresh raw

vegetables with a tomato base. It consists of chopped cucumbers,

onions, tomatoes, red peppers, lemon, and garlic. The ingredients

are put in a blender, mixed into a liquid, and usually stored

overnight so that the flavors are fused together. Gazpacho

originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia and is

widely eaten throughout the country and in neighboring Portugal

which is also well known for its unique application of this

exquisite dish. Gazpacho is typically eaten in the hot summer

months, as it is refreshing and cool, but December 6th

is officially

known as National Gazpacho Day in Spain.

From Spain

From Romania Sarma is a delicious Romanian dish that consists of grape,

cabbage, and monk’s rhubarb rolled around a filling of minced

meat, and can include various kinds of chopped nuts.

Essentially, this dish is stuffed cabbage and can be used with

rice, pork, and vegetables. It is a dish that was devised in the

cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and eaten throughout the

Middle East, Balkans, and Central Europe. In 2008, when I had

traveled to Romania, I had the pleasure of tasting this dish.

From Cuba Boliche is a gastronomical delight from our neighbor to the

south. It is a Cuban dish made of broiled eye round roast that is

stuffed with chorizo sausages browned in olive oil and simmered

in water and onions until soft. Potatoes are quartered and put into

the pot, and water is repeatedly added so that the dish does not

dry. In typical Cuban style, this sumptuous meal is served with

white rice and fried plantains. Cuban dishes like boliche are a

fusion of Native American, Spanish, African, and Caribbean

cuisine. The combinations work to perfection.

From India Rogan Josh is an aromatic Indian dish that is sure to please. It

is a lamb curry that is a staple in Indian kitchens all over the

country but actually originated in Persia. Lamb, and sometimes

goat, is cooked in oil under intense heat. It consists of braised

lamb chunks cooked with a gravy base on browned onions or

shallots, yogurt, garlic, ginger, cloves, bay leaves, cardamom,

and cinnamon.

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World Mysteries

Jack the Ripper

D.B. Cooper is the media name given to an unknown man who, on

November 24th

, 1971, hijacked a Boeing 727 aircraft headed from

Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. Cooper walked into the Portland

International Airport, purchased a ticket using the alias Dan Cooper, and

extorted $200,000 in ransom from the FBI by giving a flight attendant a

note saying that if he doesn’t get the money, he’ll blow up the plane. Passengers were quickly scurried off

the 727. The FBI then brought in a suitcase full of marked bills and gave it to Cooper. The plane took off

into the night sky and, at 10,000 feet somewhere above southern Washington state, Cooper opened a

hydraulic door in the back, and jumped out into the darkness with a parachute and the briefcase full of

money handcuffed to his wrist. He was never seen again. The FBI and Washington State Police launched a

massive manhunt. Initial extrapolations placed Cooper’s landing site on the southernmost outreach of

Mount Saint Helen’s, a few miles southeast of Ariel, Washington, near Lake Merwin. Search efforts

focused on Clark and Cowlitz Counties, encompassing the terrain immediately north and south of the Lewis

River. FBI agents and Sheriff’s deputies from those counties searched large areas of the wilderness on foot

and by helicopter. They even went door-to-door questioning locals and boat patrols scoured the Lewis

River. Despite the massive manhunt, no clues as to Cooper’s whereabouts were ever uncovered. The DB

Cooper story remains an enduring mystery that many today are still baffled by.

equipment presumed to have left the aircraft with him, was found.

Dedicated to

Mystery lover

Mr. Brandon Yep

Revisiting the DB Cooper Case

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Perhaps the greatest whodunit of all time occurred in the East End of

London in 1888. London, with its foggy gas lit streetlights and back

alleys, was the ideal setting for a perplexing series of murders that started

on August 31st and ended on November 9

th in what was later called “The

Autumn of Terror.” Sherlock Holmes had just come out in print and most

Londoners were consumed with Conan Doyle’s London based mysteries.

As the latest adventures of Sherlock were flowing hot off the presses, a

real-life mystery in line with the greatest of Conan Doyle stories was

unfolding

unfolding right in front of Londoner’s eyes. “Jack the Ripper” was the name given to the unidentified serial

killer (or killers) active in London’s impoverished district of Whitechapel. The name originated in a letter to

Scotland Yard by a person claiming to be the murderer and forecasting more to come. The sign off name

“Jack the Ripper” became an immediate media sensation and captured the attention of a worldwide

audience at a time when serial killers were unknown to the general public. The police constables did all

they could to prevent future murders, including dressing up as women, but the Ripper would keep doing his

dastardly deeds under their noses and the case would go unsolved. Although there is a dispute as to how

many murders were committed by the Ripper, most experts settle on the canonical five which were Polly

Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly. What is undisputed

is that the mystery was never solved and the killings abruptly stopped. Just who was Jack the Ripper?

Crime historians and amateur sleuths have been debating this question for over a century.

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10 International Trivia Questions for the Month of December

1) If you were staying at the Chateau Frontenac, you’d be in this French

Canadian city?

a) Montreal b) Quebec City c) Pointe-Claire

2) What is the world’s richest corporation, worth 203 billion US dollars?

a) Apple b) Exxon Mobil c) Walmart

3) What is South Korea’s biggest auto manufacturer?

a) Kia b) Hyundai C) Daewoo

4) Mrs. Brown is from this Japanese city?

a) Tokyo b) Yokohama c) Okayama

5) If you were paid in “rial,” you’d likely be in this country?

a) Yemen b) Uzbekistan c) Uruguay

6) Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?

a) Stephen Harper b) Paul Martin c) Jean Chretien

7) In which present day country is historical Babylon?

a) Iraq b) Iran c) Egypt

8) In which African country was Nelson Mandela born?

a) Ethiopia b) South Africa c) Kenya

9) Which country’s flag has an eagle clutching a snake?

a) Libya b) Mexico c) Saudi Arabia

10) 1,000 Korean won is worth approximately how many U.S. dollars?

a) $1 b) $10 c) $100

Answers: 1) b 2) c 3) b 4) c 5) a 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) b 10) a

Int’l Trivia Teasers

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The Traveling Translator

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September from around the world

English -September

Spanish -Septiembre

Korean -Guwol구월

Japanese -Tsuki 9月

Hindi -Sitambara सितंबर

Malay -September

Chinese -Jiǔ yuè 九月

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