The Mary Helper February 2017

NJ Thespian Festival

Keeping Up With the Nuns

Salesian Leadership Conference

Remembering Mrs. Brunetti

MH! Contents Spotlights and Student Life

3 Student Spotlight: Gemma Fahy

5 Sports: Bowling, Basketball, and Cheer

6 Mary Helpers March for Life

7 Teacher Spotlight: Miss Piscatelli

8 Keeping Up With the Nuns: Sister B

10 NJ Thespians Festival: Giuliana Gentile

12 In Loving Memory of Mrs. Brunetti

14 Remembering Mrs. Brunetti

Fashion & Beauty 16 Look of the Month

17 Crystal’s Corner: Valentine’s Day

Inspired Makeup

Fun Stuff 18 How to Make Chocolate Italian Love Cake

19 Fun Facts About the Moon

20 Environmental Column: Tigers 22 Saint of the Month : Saint Brigid of

Ireland

23 On This Month in History

24 Poetry and Salesian Mentor of the Month

Review Corner 25 Album Review: Ego Death

25 Book Review: The Outsiders

26 Movie Review: Revenge of the

Bridesmaids

26 Celebrity News

27 Radio Write-Up With Sophia: Ed Sheeran

28 Match the Teacher

Why did you choose Mary Help? Growing up, I always had a really good understanding of Mary Help. My mom is a Mary Help alumni, and I went to summer camp here from age five to age thirteen. In eighth grade, I looked at three schools, Mary Help being one of them. I then realized slowly that I didn't like the other schools because they weren't Mary Help. Mary Help has this genuine warmth and friendliness that, in my opinion, is something hard to find in some schools. The students' authenticity gave the school atmosphere that was kinda tough to resist. Looking back, did you ever expect that you would be where you are today? Being where I am now is somewhere that I had always dreamt of being, but never really thought I could reach. In grammar school, I never totally saw myself as the strong leader I am now, even though I am still working on my leadership skills. But I am extremely proud of the person I am developing into as we speak. You were invited to go to Miami to attend a Salesian Youth Leadership Conference along with Natalie Lamendola and myself. What did you talk about in these conferences? In the conference, we talked about a number of things.

Student Spotlight: Gemma Fahy

Why did you choose Mary Help? Growing up, I always had a really good understanding of Mary Help. My mom is a Mary Help alumni, and I went to summer camp here from age five to age thirteen. In eighth grade, I looked at three schools, Mary Help being one of them. I then realized slowly that I didn't like the other schools because they weren't Mary Help. Mary Help has this genuine warmth and friendliness that, in my opinion, is something hard to find in some schools. The students' authenticity gave the school atmosphere that was kinda tough to resist. Looking back, did you ever expect that you would be where you are today? Being where I am now is somewhere that I had always dreamt of being, but never really thought I could reach. In grammar school, I never totally saw myself as the strong leader I am now, even though I am still working on my leadership skills. But I am extremely proud of the person I am developing into as we speak. You were invited to go to Miami to attend a Salesian Youth Leadership Conference along with Natalie Lamendola and myself. What did you talk about in these conferences? In the conference, we talked about a number of things.

By Nailah Anderson

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To sum it up, we mainly talked about how our schools could spread the Salesian message to fellow students, our communi-ties, and basically everyone in the 2017-2018 school year. Of course, the message would be spread in a non-forceful way, in which we talk about just what the Salesian youths of today are all about.

After your time in Florida, has anything changed? My perceptions of many factors were changed due to my visit to Miami, but I think a change that shocked me the most were my own realizations about Mary Help were changed. I find that at Mary Help, from the moment you are a freshman, you

are introduced to the Salesian ideals through education and faith. As you move to other grades, this Salesian understanding gets deeper and deeper, especially after you go on a Leadership Retreat. At Mary Help, you are always going to have the Salesian beliefs and philosophies to support you no matter your age or how religious you are. I found this weekend that at other schools, it was admitted that you don't really "become a Salesian" until you go on a Leadership Re-treat. At Mary Help, we are extremely lucky to have the support of Salesianity from the sec-ond we walk through the school doors for the first time to the last time we walk out, and beyond. 4

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As I turned from watching my ball glide towards the pins, I won-

dered, "What sport is better than bowling?" I Looked up at the

scoreboard. Mary Help (JV) with a total score of 389, it read. This

was the second game we’d won since the bowling season started. I

don't remember the time or date of our victory, because all I cared

about was the fact that Mary Help's bowling team had won. In the

past two months, our routine has been to sit, get up, get our ball,

throw our ball, wait for the result, and then repeat the process until

the end of the game. Now that the season is coming to a close,

we’ll have to return home with our usual routines in mind. It’s going

to be a hard adjustment, because bowling is so fun and such a

great sport. I recommend that everyone try it out , because you

might just discover that you love it.

The MHCA basketball team has been giving it their all these last few games. They not have won yet but it's always close and you

can just how much hard the girls put into the game. Our basketball is nowhere near being short of spirit for the game. Also our very own cheerleaders performed during halftime and did amazing. Their energy was off the chart and really got the coward going. The basketball team took a win against Hawthorne High School

and blew them out of the park. It's their first win. Way to go girls! Keep up the good work!

Bowling by Viorlanna Chavis

Basketball and Cheer Article by Marisol Gindhart

The March for Life, the largest pro-life rally in the world, takes place on or around the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abor-tion. This year, on January 27, 2017, over 30 students and faculty from MHC Academy attended the event. The March for Life was started in 1974 by Nellie Gray, one year after the Roe vs. Wade deci-

sion. The 20,000 protesters on that day were hoping to reverse the Su-preme Court's decision. After that day, Gray turned the "March for Life," as it was named, into a yearly event in pro-test of abortion. This year, Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at the rally. According to The Wall Street Journal, "Mr. Pence is the highest-ranking elected official ever to speak in person at the March for Life." The presence of the Vice-President is indicative

of the new ad-ministration's pro-life stance and support of the pro-life movement. The Mary Helpers at the March braved the cold to stand up for what they believe in, which is rights for all human beings from the moment of conception. Posters saying, "For Those Who Can't," "To Preserve Families," and "Families Deserve Better Than Abortion," voiced the idea that there are other options available for unwanted pregnancies.

Mary Helpers March for Life!

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Teacher Spotlight: Miss Piscatelli

How did you become a teacher at Mary Help?

A friend of mine who attended Mary Help informed me of an opening and the rest is history!

What is your number one pet peeve about

students?

When they forget to do their homework even when it is the easiest

assignment like getting their syllabus signed. :)

What are your favorites? (Book, movie, store, song, etc.)

Favorite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You. Store: lululuemon.

Song: Anything from the ‘90s. Hobby: Yoga! TV show: Friends.

Place to Vacation: The Caribbean. Food: Cheesecake. Color: Pink.

Artist: Edgar Degas.

If you could have any career, other than teaching, what would you want to do?

Run my own yoga studio on a tropical island! What is the best thing about Mary Help?

The people! Even though it is my first year at Mary Help, I already feel like I am part of the family.

Please share one other thing about you that students may not know.

My biggest fear is spiders/insects (although some of my students proba-bly already know this because they’ve had to kill bugs for me in my

classroom).

By Loretta Graceffo

Keeping Up With the Nuns:

Sister B

By Alondra Brito

What did you do before your vocation? Before I joined the convent I was in college majoring in sociology and social work. I was a full-time staff member of a no-kill animal shelter. I would take care of the dogs and rehabilitate the animals that'd been abused.

You mentioned you were once proposed to– can you tell the

story?

He was one of my best friends. The proposal happened while I was in formation as a sister. My friend proposed to me and said "You can leave the convent and we can get married." It would've been great. Although it absolutely killed me, I said no, but that I still wanted to be friends. We're still friends but it was very hard. I was being offered pretty much every-thing I ever wanted in a guy, but I had to say no. God was calling me somewhere else. Now he's a priest. I think we both ended up in right vo-cation.

As a sister, did you ever have any second thoughts or doubts? Yeah, absolutely. I mean I think we all have our moments, no matter what it is - We've all had moments of wondering, "Is this the right thing? Is this where I'm supposed to be?" Sisters are people too, so we also have those doubts. Every day, it's a choice to be faithful to the commit-ment that I've made. I could be happy doing a lot of things, but being a sister fulfills me in a way nothing else can. There's a part of me that I found in this lifestyle that I didn't even know was missing. Even when those moments of doubt come ), I know that if I persevere through them, I'll find peace. Just hold on during the hard times and God will be faithful. 8

Describe an ordinary day for you-- from the time you

wake up until you go to bed.

I get up at 5:15am and have to be in the chapel at 5:40

for reflection on the scripture (or meditation). We have mass

at 6:15. After that, we do morning prayers (the psalms,

which are the same prayers that Jesus prayed during his life). Then, we

have breakfast and study hall - or some kind of responsibility that starts

right away. If I’m not in my office, I'm usually running all over campus

doing things. When school ends, I'm out of my office by 4pm. I then take

some time to pray, read, or walk. At 5:30, I have spiritual reading. 5:45 is

evening prayer, which is praying of more psalms. Dinner is at 6:15, and

all the sisters eat together. We wash dishes after dinner and have recrea-

tion. I'm in my room at around 8-8:30 - which is when I take some time

to read or study or watch something on YouTube. I try to be asleep by

10.

Name your favorite Mary Help memory. Hm. Well, there's a lot. I really love the Don Bosco day we did 2 years ago where all the different schools came. That was really wonderful for me be-

cause I spent months working on that - it was a ton of work to coordi-nate. To see everyone there and have a good time, it really made it worth it. I think young people today don't get to be young people - so many of us are expected to be mini adults and have all the answers. This idea of relaxing and having fun and just getting to do things that are enjoyable without their being all this pressure behind it - its such a rare thing. To give Mary Helpers this opportunity to relax and have a good time was such a great gift for me.

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How did you prepare for the competition? I practiced singing my song every. Single. Day.

My living room has some pretty dope acous-

tics, and I would belt that song out any time I

was home alone. The thing about singing is this: half of it is the

talent of your voice, and the other half is the emotion you put into it. If you can't act while you're singing, you're wasting everyone’s time. Over time, I was able to add a lot of

theatricality to the song.

Mary Helpers awarded at

NJ Thespian Festival! By Loretta Graceffo

Recently, 14 Mary Helpers competed in the NJ Thesbian Festival

against over 800 students from public and performing arts schools

alike. Three our seniors brought home awards recognizing their

amazing talent, and we are so proud of them! Samantha Chisholm

was awarded best single monologue, Miranda Almanzar and

Samantha Chisholm won an award for duet acting, and Guiliana

Gentile won best musical theatre solo. They will be continuing to

the next stage of the competition in Nebraska later this year. I

talked to Guiliana Gentile about her victory and what the festival

was like. Here’s what she had to say!

How did you get interested in performing? What do you love about it?

Well, it’s funny you ask. In about fourth grade I started watching Glee, and I idolized Rachel Berry (yikes). My love sprung from there. I love singing and performing because it's a type of medium I use for self expression and stress relief. It's something I know I'm good at and can actually be confident in. I love acting because I admire the opportunity to be a com-pletely different person. You gain a lot of insight

and different perspectives.

How did you prepare for the competition? I practiced singing my song every. Single. Day.

My living room has some pretty dope acous-

tics, and I would belt that song out any time I

was home alone. The thing about singing is this: half of it is the

talent of your voice, and the other half is the emotion you put into it. If you can't act while you're singing, you're wasting everyone’s time. Over time, I was able to add a lot of

theatricality to the song.

What else did you get to do at the competition besides perform?

I went to a bunch of really awesome workshops. I learned how to practice safe stage combat, staged sword fighting, musical theatre dancing, and improv. It was such a unique experience that I value so much. I also got an opportunity to watch a one

act play from Vernon High School. They performed “Twelve Angry Jurors,” and it was easily the greatest play I've ever seen.

What was your favorite part of the competition?

My favorite part of the competition was definitely the workshops. Because I am a senior, it was such a once in a lifetime opportu-

nity that I couldn't experience anywhere else. The festival was easily one of the most fun things I've ever done.

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Last month, on the 12th of January, Mrs. Brunetti left this Earth to meet God. I wanted to

celebrate her life and remember all the good she has provided all of us here at

Mary Help, so I asked my fellow students for some of their favorite memories and

interactions they have had with Mrs. Brunetti. For many students, she was

more than a librarian- she was someone who constantly offered advice and her in-sight on anything and everything. She al-ways knew how to make people laugh, no matter how stressed out they were over a research paper. Mrs Brunetti will definitely

never be forgotten, and our library will always be her library.

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Brunetti

“She helped me with an essay, and it was really nice because she really put in effort to help me, when no one else did.”-

Aliah Colobong

“Working together to help my students do well on research papers and sometimes having distracted chats in the

process.” -Mrs. Kirt

By Briana San Diego

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“During my freshman year, I had Mrs. Brunetti for my online Italian study period. I was having a little bit of trouble with

the program at first, and Mrs. Brunetti felt bad because I had no one to help me, since there wasn't a physical teacher. But

as I kept on having that Italian study, Mrs. Brunetti would surprise me with her newly-learnt Italian vocabulary. She

would say that she tried to learn some Italian to try and help me!”

- Gemma Fahy

“Ever since middle school she’s always called me Alondra.” -Juleisy Cabrera

“When she graded my research paper, and said it was brilliant. I was really grateful.”

-Alondra Brito

“When I first came here in seventh grade she was the most welcoming person and she always made the library feel like a home. Then my sophomore year, I went to a play based on a short story by Truman Capote and Mrs. Brunetti and her

husband were sitting in the seats right in front me. When she found out that I

had not read the short story, she printed it out for me over break and gave it to me when I

came back. I still have it, and I will treasure it forever.” -Loretta Graceffo

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This month, Mary Help lost a beloved member

of our family and gained an angel in heaven.

Mrs. Brunetti will be deeply missed. She

taught us so much throughout the years. She

inspired within us a passion for learning and

knowledge, and she believed in each and

every one of us with all of her hearts. She was

truly devoted to her students at Mary Help.

I was blessed with the opportunity to attend her fu-

neral and celebrate her amazing life. While I was

there, a few members of her family approached us

and told us how much it meant to them that we

were there, and that Mrs. Brunetti had always spo-

ken lovingly of all of her students at Mary Help– so

much that in lieu of bringing flowers to the service,

her family asked that people make donations to our

school instead.

Remembering

Mrs. Brunetti

By Loretta Graceffo

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Here at Mary Help, we have done

everything we can to honor all that Mrs.

Brunetti has brought to our lives. After we

heard the news of her passing, our school

held a prayer service. Though Mrs.

Brunetti’s loss was a painful one, it was

beautiful to be able to mourn and honor

her together as a school and as a family.

By the next day, the doors of the library were covered in notes of

prayer, gratitude and love towards Mrs. Brunetti, as well as pieces of

art commemorating all of the traits that made Mrs. Brunetti one of a

kind: her humor, her warmth, her intelligence, her wisdom, and her

incredible strength. The door was a moving testament to all that

Mrs. Brunetti has taught us and the extraordinary example she set

for us. Shortly after Mrs. Brunetti’s passing, Mrs. Evans and I were

talking about what Mrs. Brunetti meant to us, and Mrs. Evans said

something about Mrs. Brunetti that perfectly describes her legacy:

“Mrs. Brunetti always made me want to be a better person.”

I think it is safe to say that

Mrs. Brunetti had that effect

on everyone. Every single day,

she made not only Mary Help

but the world a better place to

be. We are all truly blessed to

have known her, and she will

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Look of The Month

By Emily Burgers

February's look of the month is

Valentine’s Day– inspired!

Sources: pinterest.com, www.advicefromatwentysomething.com, www.cuded.com

Red shirts, scarves, and hats add to

the Valentine’s

Day feel! Red lipstick and

bronze eyeshadow are perfect for the season of love. It’s still winter, so boots of all kinds, with

skinny jeans and turtlenecks, are in fashion. In late February, the weather gets

slightly warmer, so jeans and colorful blouses are stylish. To go along with this almost- spring look, low heels and flats

work best with this outfit. Makeup and hair is natural, and lightweight scarves are al-ways needed to contribute to this fashion

trend.

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Valentine’s Day

Inspired Makeup

By Crystal Fazzinga

Crystals’s Corner:

1) Prime your eyelids with an eyeshadow primer or concealer. This will help secure the shadows so you can slay all day!

2) Apply a warm brown in your crease and blend it upwards to

create a beautiful transition.

3) Now take a darker brown or black, and place that on your outer V. This will create definition in the eyes, and give you a

smokey look.

4) Then apply a glitter shadow of your choice. You will instantly have a glam eye to rock on a date, or a night out with the girls!

5) Lastly, highlight your inner corners and browbone. This will

finish off the eyeshadow.

6) To complete everything, apply mascara, lashes (optional), and eyeliner. You are all done, and it's time to slay the day!

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How to Make

Chocolate Italian

Love Cake

1) You will need to prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Pour the

cake batter into a 9x13x2 inch greased baking dish. Then, set it aside.

2) Combine the ricotta cheese, the

sugar, the vanilla, and the eggs. Next, blend it all well. Then, spread the mix-ture evenly over the top of cake batter.

3) Bake the cake at 350 degrees F

(175 degrees C) for 75 minutes if us-ing a glass baking dish. If you are

using a metal pan, bake the cake for 90 minutes.

4) Blend the pudding mix and the milk until it's thickened. Finally, blend in whipped topping and spread it over

the cooled cake.

By Angelina Ruiz

What You’ll Need: 1 (18.25 ounce)

package of chocolate cake mix

2 pints of part-skim ricotta cheese

¾ cup of white sugar 4 eggs

1 (3.9) package of instant chocolate

pudding mix 1 cup of milk 1 (12 ounce)

container frozen whipped topping,

thawed out 1 teaspoon vanilla

extract

2h55mins 18 servings

348 cals.

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Fun Facts About the Moon by Grace Lobascio The first human being walked on the moon

on 20 July 1969

There are two high tides and two low tides every day on every beach on Earth, due to

the moon's pull

Only 59% of the moon's surface is visible to us here on Earth

Our moon is the 5th largest moon in our solar system

It is 238,855 miles away from the Earth (30 Earths could fit in between)

Long ago the moon had active volcanoes, today they are all dor-mant

China and Vietnam have a festival each year to celebrate the moon

The moon has a thin atmosphere, no protection from the sun’s radiation or from meteoroids

Six American Flags are located on the moon

In 2009, an orbiting spacecraft discovered water molecules!

Sources: information from nasa.gov. The photograph of the moon

was taken by MHCA’s very own Alexis Keiser with her telescope!

In 1940, the Diana Project was the first experiment to successfully bounce radio signals from the moon

“Tigers are some of the most vital and beloved animals

on Earth. With our partners at

WWF, my Foundation has

supported major efforts to double

the number of tigers in the wild. I

am optimistic about what can be

achieved when governments, communities, conserva-

tionists and private foundations like ours come together

to tackle global challenges.”

-Leonardo DiCaprio

Tigers are one of the most majestic and recognizable animals on our planet, but their time here could be cut short. As of April 2016, there are only 3890 tigers left,

with 2226 located in India. The most immediate threat to the lives of tigers is

poaching. Every part of the tiger has relentless demands in the black market, sold to people who wish to use their bodies for folk remedies, traditional medicine, and even

as status symbols in some Asian cultures.

Environmental Column:

Save the Tigers! By Sophia Schneider

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Tigers are one of the most majestic and recognizable animals on our planet, but their time here could be cut short. As of April 2016, there are only 3890 tigers left,

with 2226 located in India. The most immediate threat to the lives of tigers is

poaching. Every part of the tiger has relentless demands in the black market, sold to people who wish to use their bodies for folk remedies, traditional medicine, and even

as status symbols in some Asian cultures.

Climate change is also negatively impacting the lives of tigers. In the Sundarbans, a for-ested area on the northern coast of the Indian Ocean, rising sea levels are beginning to wipe out

pieces of this tiger habitat. Human interaction and habitat

loss are yet more issues that are threatening tigers. People continue to build the world up and clear out forests, causing tigers run out of space and

prey. As a result, they must resort to living in human towns and feed off of livestock. Many farmers will then hunt down and kill the tiger in revenge for eating their animals, and then the slain tiger ultimately ends up in

the black market. Smaller habitats then lead to higher risks of inbreeding and poaching.

However, not all hope is lost. You can lend your support through WWF and Leonardo DiCaprio's Save the

Tigers Now Campaign along with purchasing cruelty-free products and products with proceeds that go to helping tigers- or as always, you can create your

own way to show your support!

Follow @justbeinggreen on instagram for more tips on how you

can help!

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Saint of the Month

Saint Brigid of Ireland

By Isabel Condon

Born circa 450 A.D, Saint Bridgid seemed called to holiness from a young age. Legend states that she asked God to take away her beauty so that men wouldn’t pursue her, and she could stay pure and pursue a religious vocation. When she received a veil from Saint Mel, this beauty returned. Saint Bridgid founded the first convent in Ireland at Cil-Dara. She established many communities through-out Ireland, and her evangelization helped spread

the Catholic Church in Ireland. She aimed to help the poor, and she was a firm believer in sharing what she had. A friend once gave her a basket of apples as a gift, and Bridgid distributed them amongst the poor. Her response when her friend rebuked her was, “What’s mine is theirs.” She died circa 525 A.D. and was buried in the same tomb as Saint Patrick and Saint Columba. Praying to Saint Bridgid can help us to see the needs of others before ourselves.

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February 11, 1990 - In South Africa, Nelson Mandela, at age 71, was re-leased from prison after serving 27

years of a life sentence on charges of attempting to overthrow the apartheid

government. In April 1994, he was elected president in the first all-race

elections.

February 21, 1965 - Former Black civil rights leader Malcolm X

(1925-1965) was shot and killed while delivering a speech in a ballroom in

New York City.

February 15, 1898 - In Havana, Cuba, the US

Battleship Maine was blown up while at anchor and quickly sank

with 260 crew members. The incident inflamed public opinion in the US, resulting in a declara-

tion of war against Spain, amid cries of "Remember the Maine!"

On This Month in History...by Alondra Brito

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Different ends of the earth fighting for the same things. Born from different mothers, but all equally as

strong. Standing strong against common enemies,

building bridges to lead the younger generations. Providing hope for sisters, daughters, mothers, grandmothers, and beyond.

Just because you're trying to tear us down, doesn't mean we’ll stay down.

Our voices will echo through the streets around the world for all to hear.

Our arms outstretched to the sky, calling upon a greater power. We will not be silenced. We will stand strong. We will rise beyond.

“Beyond” By Amaya Estrella

December Salesian Mentor of the Month: Mrs. Brunetti

Poetry

Congratulations to Mrs. Brunetti for winning Salesian Mentor of

the Month. In the words of one Mary Helper, “Mrs. Brunetti,

you were, and still are, loved.” Even though she is no longer

with us, she will always be remembered for helping us all

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Review Corner!

Book Review: The Outsiders by S.E Hinton

Review by Adriana Viviani February is the time we celebrate love. When we think about love and Val-entine's Day, the first thing that pops into most of our heads is who we are dating, or who we want to be dating. Honestly, there is more to love- like

our families, friends, teachers, pets, and more. What I love the most (besides the people in my life) are books, whether they are new or old. I'm going to do a little throwback to a

book I will always love- “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton. This book contains all kinds of families, friendships, and relationships. The characters exemplify unconditional love- no matter what happens, everyone always sticks

together. I honestly believe if you read this book (which I recommend you do), you will fall in love with it. Happy

Valentine’s Day to my whole MHCA family!

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Album Review: Ego Death by The Internet

Review by Angelica Jacobs

This album...this group... is...just amazing. Syd the Kid's soft voice on top of the different beats in this al-bum just sounds so smooth. Steve Lacy and his bass are one of the greatest things about this album. This

album features Janelle Monàe, Vic Mensa, KAY-TRANADA, and James Fauntleroy who are all also

amazing. This album and group are so underrated it's ridiculous. The Inter-net is not for everybody but even if you're not into funky, soft songs you

should still give Ego Death a chance! You should especially listen to this al-bum if you're feeling nostalgic about Odd Future since its demise about 2 years ago :( DONT MISS OUT ON GOOD MUSIC AND GO LISTEN TO

EGO DEATH NOW!

Celebrity News by Loren Armstrong

Romance, comedy, and tragedy all meet perfectly in this movie fit to watch for

Valentine's Day! Two lifelong best friends, Abigail and Parker, move out of their small Louisiana town and head to New York City to follow their dreams as being actresses and writers. However, they return to their childhood for the wedding of their ex-best friend, Caitlin, who is marrying Tony, their other best friend Rachel's true love. Tony is

very wealthy, so Caitlin tricks him into leaving Rachel marrying and marrying her instead. When Abigail

and Parker learn this, they become Caitlin's bridesmaids to sabotage her wedding, reveal her scheme, and reunite Tony and Rachel, but

will they be able to pull it off?

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There is going to be a That’s So Raven spin-off on Disney Channel!

According to Teen Vogue, “The sequel, which is currently being referred to as That’s So Ra-ven 2, will center around Raven-Symoné as an adult with two kids of her own. And now

we know a little more information about Raven’s children – one of whom has inherited

Raven’s psychic powers.” The children are going to be named Nia and Booker.

Movie Review: Revenge of the Bridesmaids by Sophia Schneider

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Celebrity News by Loren Armstrong

Radio Write-Up with Sophia!

By Sophia Schneider

Top 3 Songs of the Week: (from

Billboard.com)

"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

"Bad and Boujee" by Migos

feat. Lil Uzi Vert

"Black Beatles" by Rae

Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane

Artist of the Month:

Ed Sheeran

Songs by Ed Sheeran to Listen

to: "Tenerife Sea"

"Even My Dad Does

Sometimes"

"Castle on a Hill"

Quick Facts:

- In early 2011, Ed self-

released his first EP, the No. 5

Collaborations Project, which

caught the attentions of Jamie

Foxx and Elton John.

-In 2015, his album X won the

Album of the Year Award at

the Brit Awards.

-He frequently donates his old

clothing to charities in his

home county of Suffolk, Eng-

land and has supported

numerous other charities.

Upcoming Shows:

None.

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Match the Teacher! By Gemma Fahy

This month’s theme for Match the Teacher is favorite desert! Match the teacher on the right to

what you think their favorite desert is on the left. When you think you’ve got it, check your an-

swers on the next page!

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Tres Leches Cake Caramel

Cookie

Crunch

Gelato

Crème

Brulee

Molten

Chocolate

Cake

Cheesecake

Tiramasu Mint Chop

Ice Cream

Zeppoles Anything

Chocolate

Key Lime Pie

Jello

Vanilla Ice

Cream

Mrs. Evans

Mrs. Barrett

Sister Mary Anne

Sister B Mrs. Ostrander

Mrs. Matari

Mrs. Caulfield

Miss Piscatelli

Miss Anita

Sister

Christina

Mrs. Kirt Mr.

Gratto

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Michela Fahy

Nailah Anderson

Amaya Estrella

Juleisy Cabrera

Grace Lobascio

Marisol Gindhart

Alondra Brito

Sophia Schneider

Isabel Condon

Adriana Viviani

Editor-in-Chief: Loretta Graceffo

Advisor: Mrs. Kirt

Staff members:

Crystal Fazzinga

Briana San Diego

Loren Armstrong

Gemma Fahy

Emily Burgers

Angelica Jacobs

Angelina Ruiz

Aliah Colobong

The Mary Helper is brought to you by:

Sr. Christina: Tres Leches Cake

Miss Anita: Caramel Cookie Crunch Gelato

Sister B: Creme Brulee Mrs. Barrett: Molten Chocolate

Cake (from Chili’s) Miss Piscitelli: Original

Cheesecake (from Cheesecake Factory)

Mrs. Matari: Tiramisu Mrs. Ostrander: Mint

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Haagden Das)

Mrs. Evans: Key Lime Pie Mrs. Kirt: Zeppoles

Mrs. Caufield: Anything Chocolate

Sr. Mary Ann: Vanilla Ice Cream

Dr. Gratto: Jello

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Match the Teacher

Answer Key

Mrs. Evans

Mrs. Caulfield

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