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GLOBAL GAZETTE October 2011
~Contents~
Sightseeing
P.1
Faculty
P.2
International Cafe
P.3
Halloween
P.4
Mr. Cross
P.5
Hillside Heroes
p.6
Nurse Noonan
p.7
Spotlight
…Student Profiles
P.8
Foods from Abroad
P.12
World Mysteries
P.13
Int’l Trivia Teasers
P.14
The Traveling Translator
P.15
~ Global Club ~
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 the Philippines
On the islands of Philippines, there are more than 200
volcanoes
The Philippines is regarded as the “texting capital of
the world”
The
Sightseeing
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Manila, Philippines
"The Philippine society
puts primary emphasis
on family, human
relations and the
development thereof.
It seems to be one of
the most advanced
societies on earth.”
Remember the “Thrilla in
manila”? Muhammad Ali vs. Joe
Frazier. This was my first exposure
to this giant city in the
Philippines .It is a megalopolis
that maintains a frenetic pace
24 hours a day. The roads are
always busy and the buses
always full, but in Manila you
learn to go with the flow, never
worrying about whether you'll
be late or whether your taxi is
going the wrong way down a
one-way street. The Filipino
maxim “bahala na” – what will
be will be – applies as much to
Manila as it does to life.
Manila is a sociable city, with a
populace who take pride in
their cultural affinities. Most
tourists, however, use Manila as
a transit point, a place to spend
a day or two on the way to the
islands and beaches of the
south or the mountainous tribal
areas of the north. A couple of
days is all you really need to
explore the key sights in and
around Intramuros, the city's
historical enclave, its stone
houses and grassy courtyards
much as they were when the
Spanish regime came to an end
in the 19th century. If you've got
a bit more time on your hands,
take a wander through nearby
Binondo – Chinatown – or head
out of the city on a day-trip.
There's plenty to see and do in
the vicinity of the capital, from
the Manila Bay island of
Corregidor, a fascinating
reminder of the horrors of war, to
the rapids and waterfalls at
Pagsanjan.
Manila also prides itself on the
ability of its residents to kick up a
good time. For many tourists, this
will be their enduring memory of
the place. No matter who you
are, you will have fun in Manila.
All you have to do is take a
deep breath and dive in.
Faculty
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Name: Mr. Henry Bryant
Position: Science Teacher,
Dorm parent, and coach.
Interests: Fantasy football,
beach football, and the
Patriots. Snowboarding, playing
with Bud.
Hometown: Natick,
Massachusetts
What I like about Hillside:
The welcoming community.
Favorite Movie:
Good Will Hunting:
Favorite food: Pho
Name: Mr. Craig Evans
Position: Math teacher and
dorm parent in Williams &
Assistant Dean of Athletics
Interests:
ping pong, baseball, Red Sox,
outdoors
Hometown: Avon, Connecticut
What I like about Hillside:
Definitely the people. We
have an exceptional group of
students and faculty.
Recent Devolopments:
Married on the Cape July 30th,
2011 to Miss Claire Moore
,
Name: Miss Emily Merola
Position: Student Counselor
Interests:
tennis, cooking, photography
Hometown: Wallingford,
Connecticut
What I like about Hillside:
getting to know the students
in and outside class
Future goals: Get PhD in
Psychology and start a family
International Cafe
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The International Café got
off to a great start in
October. The grade 5/6 class
kicked off this year’s opening
Café. The boys were treated
to sushi and iced tea and
discussed life in foreign
countries. Attendees
included El Presidente Eisa
Alsalem, V.P.’s Victor
Masterson and Brian “the
Sugar Man” Sugar, Ross, Jack,
and others. Aly Kandeel
presided over the older kids.
Headmaster Beecher
dropped into the 1st Café for
a guest appearance as well
as Admissions Director Miss
Naspo. Both of these Hillside
administrators had a chance
to see firsthand the Café in
action.
Boys, don’t forget to sign
up each Monday!
International Cafe
Cool Facts about Halloween
• The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by
Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with
a 836 lb. pumpkin
• The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval
Europe, owls were thought to be witches
• Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic
tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits
Helloween
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For many of us, Halloween is
a great childhood memory.
Remember roaming the
dark streets of your
neighborhood in late
October with a garbage
bag to support that heavy
payload you expected to
bring in on Halloween night?
After all, free candy; what
more could a kid hope for? Well, the history of
Halloween goes back to a
Celtic festival called Samhain
(pronounced Sah-ween or
Sow-in). The Celts celebrated
the beginning of the new
year on November 1st. On
the last evening of the year,
October 31, they believed
that the ghosts of the dead
returned to the earth. These
ghosts roamed the and
performed other mischief, as
The Origin of Halloween
they searched for living
bodies to possess.
Not surprisingly, the living
were not keen to have their
bodies inhabited by these
ghosts, so on that night, they
would dress in scary
costumes, and parade
through town, hoping to
frighten the spirits away, and
make it to the morning
unscathed.
Cool Facts about Mr. Cross
•He played Division I college basketball for Providence
•He’s taking a Master’s course online and getting all A’s
• He was born on his parent’s anniversary. His mother was
born on the 4th of July and father on New Year’s Eve.
Mr. Cross
Ray Cross is one of the
more popular teachers
around the Hillside campus.
The kids just love him. He’s
one of these guys who is
authentic, good-hearted,
competent, and has an easy
going gentle nature that
really resonates with the kids.
Oh, and he has talent.
Mr. Cross played division I
basketball for Providence.
There he was a point guard
and defensive specialist. If
you’ve ever seen him play in
one of the student-faculty
games you know he’s good.
You might think, so what?
He’s playing against middle
schoolers. Well, you obviously
haven’t seen Hillside’s varsity
basketball team. They’re a
powerhouse. They’ve only lost
1 game in 2 years and Mr.
Cross also coaches them.
When you watch Mr. Cross
coach basketball, he makes it
look easy. He’s got a great
way of explaining things,
really knows his stuff, and
connects with his players. He’s
got a gentle approach, but
he also knows when to
challenge these guys as well.
There’s more to Ray Cross. He
writes poetry. He expresses
himself through this medium.
Poetry? What would middle
school kids want with poetry?
When Mr. Cross read his
poetry in a unique rap-like
style at one of our lunch
presentations, the kids
respond by cheering him. Kids
cheering poetry readings?
Well, now you know what I
mean. This guy has something
special.
Unlike his Surname, Mr. Cross is not a
Stern Man at all
Basketball, poetry, what
else is there to Mr. Cross’
character that we should
know? He’s a great teacher
and now also works in the
admissions office. He
reaches the kids on several
levels. He’s profound. You
can best bet that if you ask
him a question you’ll get a
well-thought out honest
response. One gets the
sense that Ray Cross is
comfortable being Ray
Cross. Hillside is lucky to have
this young man and we
hope to have him for many
years to come?
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Hillside Heroes
HILLSIDE’S UNSUNG HEROES
Have you ever noticed how
green Hillside’s grass is? Or how
trimmed and manicured
everything looks? Maybe
you’ve just been struck by a
pleasant feeling when walking
on our campus. This isn’t a
coincidence nor is it likely a
spontaneous cosmic reflection
of your particular mood on that
day. In all likelihood your good
feelings can be directly
attributed to the diligent and
dedicated work of our excellent
maintenance crew.
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COOL FACTS ABOUT MAINTENANCE
Mr. Carleton stationed at a military base in Germany
from ’71-‘73
Mr. Burke rides Harley Davidson’s
Mr. McKenna is a great hockey player
Mr. Bentley worked on the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier
wonder who is responsible
for creating it.
On all great teams there are
integral people behind the
scenes: assistant coaches,
speech writers, camera
men, just to name some.
They’re the behind the
scenes heroes. Often their
work goes
unacknowledged. In this
case, the maintenance staff
are Hillside’s unsung heroes.
Make sure you give them a
big thanks the next time you
see one of them.
The crew includes: Peter
McKenna , Steve Carleton,
Jim Burke, Francisco Elias, and
Eric Bentley. They’re the guys
who are out there 24/7
mowing the grass, spreading
fertilizer, trimming the bushes,
landscaping, incessantly fixing
things, and so much more.
Remember walking to class
after winter storms? Or should I
say, do you remember being
able to walk to class after
winter storms? That’s because
men like the above are out
there at 6AM clearing the
paths with snow blowers.
They’re an unsung group.
Often their work is taken for
granted, not in any kind of
malicious way, but more
because human nature is
more Inclined to just enjoy the
experience rather than
Nurse Noonan
Getting to Know Nurse Noonan
…by staff reporter Haruto Arita
Nurse Noonan is from Shrewsbury.
She is a nurse. Her favorite sport is
running.
She started at Hillside in 2009. She
hasn’t gone to Japan. Her favorite
candy is Twizzlers licorice. Her hobby
is reading.
I like Nurse Noonan.
She is nice.
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Thoracic Surgeon
Spotlight…Student Profiles
Seoul Street
Kenneth
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Alex Kang or the “Kanger”
as he is known in some parts,
is a South Korean national
who is the age-appointed
leader of the Korean student
population here at Hillside. In
Korean society, the “leader”
represents the oldest male in
a certain age group. He is
often wise, paternalistic, and
looks after the best interest of
the group. At Hillside, Alex fits
that bill.
He was born Kang Jin Hyuk
in Seoul South Korea. As a
boy growing up in this
megalopolis, Alex studied in
English at private institutes
called “hagwons”. He comes
from a family of 4, loves
soccer, and wants to be a
thoracic surgeon when he
grows up.
Jin Hyuk “Alex” Kang
The Kanger likes basketball.
Last year in JV basketball, this
ball-hawking point guard kept
stealing the ball against an
opponent and single-
handedly took the baby
Bulldogs from sure defeat to
victory. The themes of the
basketball season were
threefold: comeback, never
give up, and improve each
day. Alex Kang was the
leader of this team, and he
embodied those qualities.
Recently, Alex asked me to
edit a paper. If I recall
correctly
correctly, the main idea of the
paper was about how he has
grown as a person while here
at Hillside. According to the
paper, he went from being a
rather immature young man
to someone who is
responsible, hard-working,
and never gives up. I could
tell from reading this story that
this senior is definitely proud of
his accomplishments here at
Hillside. And, why shouldn’t
he be? He’s done a great job.
It’s interesting sometimes how
sports mirror life. Someone
might ask: Why try hard in
sports? Or what’s the big deal?
It’s just JV! Well, this young
man’s life has mirrored his
development on the
basketball court last year. The
key here seems to be if you
can do it in the little things like
sports, the classroom, around
the halls and dorm, then the
big picture will likely take care
of itself. Alex Kang is a leader
on the court, around the
campus, and most of all, he
has led himself to success.
Shanghai, China
Spotlight… Student Profiles
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Jeffrey Gao
YiQi “Jeffrey” Gao is a
Chinese national from one of
the Earth’s most densely
populated cities Shanghai,
China. Shanghai in recent
years has been quietly
becoming a rapidly
developing city on the rise on
the Global stage. Speaking of
being quietly on the rise,
Jeffrey Gao has made that
motto his trademark here at
Hillside.
Jeffrey is quiet, unassuming,
hardworking, kind, helpful,
and prefers to go about his
business in a behind the
scenes kind of way. When he
first came to Hillside he could
not speak very much English
and seemed quite shy. This
year, although he is still
reserved, his English has
improved a lot. Jeffrey has
made many friends, and he’s
even been seen around here
helping as a translator
between faculty and new
Chinese students.
Which brings up another
point: Could you imagine the
challenges some of these
international middle school
boys face coming to another
country and being immersed
in an academic environment
that is not their primary
language? Just picture
entering a classroom in China
and trying to score A’s. Heck,
it’s hard enough doing it in our
own language.
Then add on to that the
distance, being away from
family and friends, living in a
boarding school with many
chores and expectations, and
of course culture shock.
Jeffrey’s parents visited a few
weeks ago and took their son
on a whirlwind tour of visits to
10 prep schools. The word on
the street is that the odds on
favorite for the school of
Jeffrey’s choice is Salisbury.
It’s also noted that Jeffrey’s
mother Angela was very
happy with the interviews as
Jeffrey’s English was
described as “proficient”.
Jeffrey Gao has come a long
way since last year when he
came to us as a very shy boy
who could barely utter a
sentence of English. He’s now
emerging as a solid
candidate for good
American prep schools. Just
like his hometown of
Shanghai, this young man is
quietly on the rise.
YiQi “Jeffrey” Gao
Bermuda
Spotlight… Student Profiles
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My first encounter with
Michael Clinton was about
this time last year. As he got
off his skateboard and was
about to enter the ATL, I held
out my hand and said “Mr.
Clinton, any relation to Bill”?
Michael paused, looked me
over, and said in a kind of is
that the best ya got tone:
“No”!
Since that day I haven’t
had a whole lot of
encounters with this
Bermudian national other
than seeing him around the
dorm, skateboarding
outside, and on occasion
bumping into him in the halls
or monitoring a study hall.
But I’ve seen enough to
know that this young man
does not have a shortage of
gray matter.
Michael Clinton
Have you ever seen a 50s
Sci-Fi series called the
Twilight Zone? It’s about
people who unwittingly get
caught up in another
dimension and must
navigate their way in this
new world. Well, one study
hall I found myself monitoring
Michael’s classroom and felt
like I entered this dimension.
Expecting the boys to start
up trivial conversation like
skateboarding, girls, or the
latest happenings at Roller
Kingdom, I found myself
in the Twilight Zone.
community, population,
organism, organ, tissue”, etc.
And so the conversation went
for about 10 minutes. Mouth
agape, I almost interjected,
Clinton, Mann, Alford…speak
English. But like a deer caught in
headlights, I just watched
expecting to hear Rod Sterling’s
voice “There is a 5th dimension
beyond that which is known to
man. It is a dimension that is as
vast as space…” Not that I
expected these guys to be
anything but smart cookies; just
that I was…well, impressed.
Michael was born in Pembrook
Bermuda in 1996 to Glenn and
Sally Clinton. His idol is advisor
and coach Mr. Kowalchick and
he wants to be an architect
when he grows up. If the above
conversation is any indication of
this 14 year olds potential, then
what’s stopping him? Heck, he
could design lacrosse stadiums
that Mr. K could coach in.
“CARDOGER”, said Clinton.
“What’s that?” another
student asked. “That’s the
acronym for life
characteristics: Cells Respond
Adapt Die Organize Grow
Energize Reproduce. The levels
of organization include the
biosphere, biome, ecosphere
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Dumfries, Scotland
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Calum Hepburn
UnLike a cool Scottish mist
that blew in from the moors in
early October, Calum, a
lowlander from Galloway
county and a proud member
of the Hepburn clan, is a
warm ray of sunshine here in
Marlborough, Massachussets.
He’s a wee bit of a shy lad,
but the udder laddies and
lasses in these parts, pure like
‘im.
Calum came to us this year
from across the pond. He
looks like he’s straight out of
director Bill Forsyth’s 1980’s
Scottish hit Gregory’s Girl.
Whenever I see him I want to
flat out speak Scottish. Or I
have a bunch of dumb
questions: Do you live near
Loch Ness? What’s your
favorite food? Haggis?
Did you ever see Braveheart?
But those kinds of
stereotypical questions don’t
get anyone closer to the real
Calum Hepburn. So who is this
young laddie? We know he
was homesick in September,
but that has passed quite
nicely. He likes to play ping
pong. We hear he’s a pretty
good goalie in hockey. He
seems big on lacrosse. He
makes friends at the drop of a
hat and he’s an all-around
likeable young man with
proper manners.
Calum was born in Dumfries,
Scotland. His family consists of
his mum Katrina, father
Andrew, sister Lauren, dog Sky,
and cat Mica. He enjoys
hockey, biking, soccer, fishing,
and hanging out with his
mates. When he grows up he
either wants to be a
professional hockey goalie, a
builder, or a mechanic.
Well, Calum came across
the Atlantic Ocean as a 14
year old to study at an
American boarding school.
If he can do this, then the
career stuff: professional
hockey circuit, fixing up
some cars, or building a
bloody castle, should prove
to be a cinch for this young
Scotsman.
If Calum should, however,
choose to do something
else as a career, perhaps
this Scotsman should think of
being an ambassador. With
his personality and the way
he makes friends he’d be
pure good at it.
Foods from Abroad
Chicken Tikka Masala
Barreado
Saka-Saka
Husmanskost
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Chicken Tikka Masala is a delicious dish in which
pre-marinated pieces of chicken are grilled and then
added to a thick creamy gravy. The result is a lovely
smoky flavor. If you haven’t yet tried this superb dish,
make sure you put it on your bucket list of things to eat.
From India
From Brazil
Barreado is a typical dish from Paraná State, Brazil,
and it’s a slow-cooked meat stew prepared in a clay
pot whose lid is sealed with a sort of clay made from
wheat or cassava flour, hence the name (which
means, literally, "muddied").
From the Congo Saka-Saka is the Congolese word for cassava
leaves, and the name of a dish made from them.
Central African people seem to be unique in their
consumption of cassava leaves, which are cooked
as greens. Elsewhere in the world, the cassava plant
is cultivated only for its tubers. Saka-Saka is a healthy
and delicious meal.
From Sweden Husmanskost is the Swedish smörgåsbord which is a
number of small hot and cold dishes served buffet-style.
The term has become world famous, representing a
collection of various foods, presented all at once. The
traditional Swedish smörgåsbord commonly includes
herring (fish); smoked eel; roast beef; jellied fish and much
more.
World Mysteries
The Lost City of Atlantis
The Philadelphia Experiment
The idea that an ancient city or continent that became
lost to the sea forever is an intriguing concept for us all.
There have been many tales of legendary lands coming
and going throughout history. The most famous one of
all, of course, is Atlantis.
Some say it’s a lost city while others say it’s an entire
continent. Some don’t believe that Atlantis even existed at all. Whatever Atlantis was
or might have been, we may never know. There have been theories put forth by
many people over the centuries, and many still speculate to this day. Greek
philosopher Plato first wrote of this advanced civilization that allegedly existed 11,000
years ago. It was technologically advanced and a Utopian society of highly
advanced people according to Plato, that was destroyed by the gods for its
arrogance. Most believe Plato used Atlantis as an allegory, but some believe it was a
real city and is hiding long lost secrets at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. Before
you laugh, remember the idea of Pompeii being a real city was once scoffed at
before its discovery by a team of archaeologists in the modern era.
The Philadelphia Experiment was an alleged top secret naval experiment
conducted by the US military at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Pennsylvania
during World War II. It was an experiment of such a sensitive classified nature that
some suggest it never actually existed while others maintain that it did indeed
happen. The US Navy offers no comment when asked about this covert activity.
According to some reports, the battleship USS Eldridge was said to be rendered
invisible to all observers.
Dedicated to Unsolved Mysteries lover Mr. Rory
For a long time this experiment was thought to be a hoax.
However, according to some scientists, a version of
Einstein’s unified field theory enabled the Navy to create
huge electronic generators that could bend the light
around an object so it no longer reflected light and thereby
cause it to appear invisible. This technology would be of
enormous value against opponents in a war. Reports say
the USS Eldridge emitted a “green fog” and some sailors
ended up a full deck below where they had been.
Though never proven, some believe the experiment existed.
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Int’l Trivia Teasers
1) Japan’s biggest island is
a) Honshu b)Kyushu c) Hokaido
2) What did Ho Chi Min, Vietnam used to be called?
a) Krung Tep b) Hanoi c) Pattaya
3) Which country has the world’s most diverse eco system?
a) Costa Rica b) Puerto Rico c) China
4) If it were 1980 and you were paid in “marks”, which country would you be in?
a) Russia b) Italy c) West Germany
5) New York was first settled by these people?
a) the British b) the Dutch c) the Swiss
6) Which country hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics?
a) Japan b) England c) Greece
7) Cork is a county in which UK country?
a) England b) Scotland c) Ireland
8) Which district of London did Jack the Ripper terrorize?
a) South Kensington b) Whitechapel c) Soho
9) Where would someone called “Suphansa Sarasee” likely be from?
a) France b) Spain c) Thailand
10) Cathay is a 10th century term for this country
a) China b) Malaysia c) Indonesia
Answers: 1) a 2) b 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) a
*Origin of the word “trivia”- The word “trivia”
comes from the days of the Roman Empire. Big city news was delivered by a "town crier" to small villages and the news was posted at an intersection (usually 3 roads or “tri” “via”) hence the word trivia.
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The Traveling Translator
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October from around the world
English - “October”
Spanish - el octubre”
Korean - “shiwol” - 시월
Japanese - “jūgatsu” -10月
Hindi - “aktoobar” -
Arabic - “uktūbar” -ر توب ,أك
Chinese - “Shie” -十月