New Brother’s Idol Champion Crowned By Catherine Burns

On Tuesday, Mar. 15, the LGI in De La Salle Hall was filled to the brim with students, faculty, and parents all eager to witness the annual Brother’s Idol Competition. Students extending from freshman to senior, with instruments ranging from piano to ukulele, all took their best shot at competing for not only a cash prize, but intense bragging rights. The eleven contestants were: Jake Swanson, Alexa Shahine, Olivia Moffa, Emily Humphrey, Kyle Huynh and Madison Sheer, Patrick Kraft, Elena Kantor and Emma Brewster, Emilee Edick, Jon LaDuca and Josie George, Lea Kyle, and Adonis Sigler.

Following the first round performances, the judging panel consisting of Mr. Roache, Mr.

Calimlim, Mrs. Mannion, and Mrs. Bodley cut the contestants in half, allowing six to advance to the semifinal round. Those lucky six acts included Swanson, Shahine, Moffa, Kantor and Brewster, Kyle, and LaDuca and George before the judges made cuts again for the final round of seniors Swanson, Shahine and Moffa.

Moffa kicked off the final round by singing “Out Here On My Own” from Fame the Musical, stunning the crowd with the powerful ballad originally sung by artist Irene Cara. Shahine followed with another musical number, “Corner of the Sky” from Pippin, performed by the Jackson 5. Shahine confessed to the audience that she originally had a different song planned to sing if she made it to the final round, but changed it last minute after taking the judges comments into consideration to do a song that challenged and showed off her voice more. “I thought about why I love singing and performing, and Pippin was the first show that really got me into music,” Shahine said before giving a strong performance. Last to take the

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mic was Swanson, who also disclosed he decided to change his song choice at the last moment. Playing his guitar and singing to Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours,” Swanson showed the crowd why he deserved to win this competition. Shortly after, Swanson was crowned champion of this year’s Brother’s Idol Competition as cheers and a standing ovation erupted from the audience. “I’m completely speechless right now,” Swanson said. When asked how he bounced back from his early first round exit last year, Swanson responded with, “I play guitar every night as a stress reliever. These are songs I work at every day. I just smiled, worked the crowd, and spoke to the audience as if everyone was my friend.”

Jake’s three round performances might’ve stood out to the judges, but all the contestants shocked the judges with their talent. “It was really, really tough this year, even making the cut down to six,” judge Calimlim said. “Deciding was the longest it’s taken in the last few years, it really was a split decision.”

Thank you to Student Senate and Mr. Mullaney for running this successful event, and to all who competed. With all three final round seniors graduating, do you have what it takes to win Brothers Idol next year?

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From Campus Ministry… Peer Ministry has plenty of service opportunities for students to get involved, and a great way for seniors to complete their senior service hours. A group of six students took an emersion trip to Jamaica, and junior and senior boys attended an overnight retreat on Mar. 19 and 20. Marina Hatem and Alessandra Sommer’s Dress Drive was a big hit for girls in need of inexpensive dresses, and they are looking to make it an annual thing.

This year’s Brother’s Idol contestants

Peer Ministry Announcements

•Jubilee is volunteering as a group at Bishop Rehab on April 10

•On Apr. 16, Orchestra members will be volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul for “Music Monday.”

•On Apr. 29, the East YMCA is hosting “Healthy Kids” Day and needs volunteers for several hours

•On Apr. 25, the CBA softball team members are volunteering at a day camp at Camp Alverna

•On Apr. 18, there will be a TED talk in the LGI. The subject matter is mental health.

•There will be a Lasallian Youth meeting on Apr. 16.

•The Rescue Mission is seeking for volunteers to help with an indoor garage sale to benefit the Mission on Apr. 21.

•Seniors are reminded that Senior Service must be done by Tuesday, May 1. All verification sheets need to be in, plus your essay. If you need help with getting service hours, please see Mrs. Finlay or Mrs. Perkins.

•The 9th grade retreat will take place Apr. 17 and 18. The 148 students will be placed out into the community to perform service work.

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Upcoming Service

Opportunities

Apr. 12: Reading at Seymour Elementary

Apr. 17: Transport to Mass at Bishop

Rehab

Apr. 30: Service at Samaritan Center

Mar. 19: Service at the Samaritan

Center

If you are interested in any of the upcoming events, see Mrs. Perkins or Mrs.

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Smile For Me Jamaica! By Chad Charette

Over February break, five CBA seniors, along with myself, had the opportunity of a lifetime. We traveled to the gorgeous town of Saint Elizabeth in Jamaica, along with our beloved religion teacher Mr. Horan, for the purpose of helping out and exchanging our culture at a Lasallian high school known as Saint Vincent Strambi. I would love to recount each and every meal, outdoor activity, and school day in vivid detail, but unfortunately that would be a story that would never end. I’d like to focus on a few key points of the trip that I believe stood out above all else.

I’d be lying if I said that we weren’t all a little confused when we landed in Jamaica. Sangster International Airport was much busier and far less regulated than the airports we were used to in the United States. All we knew was that we were supposed to meet a Christian Brother holding a sign. That person was Brother John McDonnell, who ironically hails from Philadelphia. He traveled to Jamaica nearly four years ago, and served at Strambi ever since. Although he had never met us before, Brother immediately presented himself as one of the warmest and most welcoming individuals that any of us had ever met. Throughout our entire stay in Jamaica, Brother John went above and beyond to make us feel as comfortable and at home as possible. Brother brought us to see a variety of local sights, such as the market town

of Junction, and the fishing village of Alligator pond, acting as a tour guide to satisfy our curiosity. He would often surprise my classmates and I by bringing us fresh popcorn to share at night, and baking us delicious desserts to end our days on a high note.

Another member of Strambi’s staff that we grew to love was Miss Sharon. Miss Sharon’s son is a Strambi alumni, and she has been helping at the school since the days that he used to attend. For lack of a better word, Miss Sharon became our “Mom away from home”. Whenever we came in during our school break, she was waiting to greet us with a smile and a snack. At one point, she even told me that I reminded her of her son when he was my age, and that absolutely made my week. The saddest moment of our entire trip came when we eventually had to say goodbye to Miss Sharon. Like Brother John, she did everything in her power to make us feel as comfortable as possible, and gave an overall air of happiness to the entire Brother’s Residence.

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Although we made strong connections with the adults at Strambi, our primary goal was to connect with the students. I was assigned to go through the school day with the tenth grade students. Much to my surprise, there was a bit of an initial language barrier. This came in the form of Jamaican Patois, a dialect composing of broken English with some Creole influences. Many of the students, especially the younger ones, spoke in Patois. Initially, this barrier was very intimidating, but as time passed, I gradually began to pick up on some phrases in Patois. I wasn’t quite able to speak it, but I was certainly able to understand some of it.

Surprisingly, most of the bonding came after the school day, when we introduced the Jamaican students to Frisbee. At first, only a few brave seniors decided to join us in this seemingly alien game, but as time went on the younger ones joined, and we were quickly outnumbered.

Out of all the bonds we formed in Jamaica, the strongest were with the senior class. The

seniors were the first students in the school to approach and befriend our group, giving us tours of the campus. We spent many school breaks simply relaxing with them and learning about the various similarities and differences between their lives and ours. Many of the seniors also decided to stay after school so that we could all hang out more. One of the most interesting moments of our trip came about from these newfound friendships. Towards the tail end of our trip, on our way to a location known as treasure beach, we- quite hilariously- drove by two of the senior friends waiting for a taxi to take them to school. After a quick conversation, Brother John gave us the go ahead to scoop them. We took the seniors to the beach with us and had an excellent day. By the end of our trip, we had become good friends with just about every student in that senior class.

If I had to sum up my experiences in Jamaica in one word, it would be eye-opening. Before this

trip, I had never been to an environment that was so warm and welcoming. Everyone in Jamaica had such a happy and carefree attitude, and it was not only refreshing, but inspiring. The trip really showed me that a place with such selfless goal like Strambi brings out the best in people, whether they be members of faculty, or one of the many students. I would love to go again sometime in the future.

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25 Attend Annual Boy’s Overnight Retreat By Roman Madlangbayan

The Boy’s Overnight Retreat on Mar. 19 and 20 proved to be a huge success! It included a handful of juniors and seniors, as well as many special guest speakers. Among those included were Mr. Jewett, Mr. Wiese, Mr. Calimlim, and an extra special guest speaker, Riley Dixon, a CBA alumni and punter for the Denver Broncos. A handful of seniors also spoke at the retreat, including, David Gross, Ben Stevens, Dan

Dress Drive For Girl’s Education Complete By Kate Makayan

As Prom and Ball season approach, many high school girls are going through the burdening stress of hunting for a new dress. For those who may not know of the shocking prices of formal gowns, they can range from a low cost of $100 to around $500 or more. Knowing that the stress of spending this money and finding new gowns for Prom can be heavy for people, seniors Marina Hatem and Alessandra Sommers have put together an event to help relieve some of that stress for a good cause.

Polhemus, and Calvin Krueger. All of the speakers spoke about how their faith has grown, especially as the seniors prepare to graduate and move onto college, and the juniors prepare to become seniors. Along with talking about growing up with faith, they focused on key aspects such as being comfortable with our fellow students, being able to break down personal walls, making sure that God is with us through our highs and lows, and being able to bounce back in a positive way after failing at something. Many team building activities were included in the program in order to bond with the other students. If you are going into your junior or senior year, I highly recommend that you attend the Boy’s Retreat. As I have found, you will surprise yourself with your ability to open up and forge new friendships.

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Hatem and Sommers have come up with a “Dress Drive for Girls’ Education”. The girls were inspired to create this charitable program in part because of the realization of how costly prom can be. Hatem stated, “I wanted to figure out a way for girls to have the option to buy an affordable dress, since I know getting several prom dresses is kind of pricey.” Throughout the weeks of January and February, Marina and Alessandra encouraged anyone who had used formal or semi-formal dresses to donate to the drive. Over time, they soon collected over 300 dresses. In this collection for the Dress Drive, there was a full range of sizes, colors, and styles. By reusing and recycling used dresses, it is essentially saving the environment and other

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people’s money. “I love recycling clothes so that kind of inspired the idea along with the passion for wanting girls to have equal opportunities all over which is how we decided where the money will go,” Hatem added.

The Dress Drive’s sale, which took place on Mar. 11, had an excellent turn out. Long dresses sold for $50, while short dresses were priced at $25. This one day event raised over $1,100 for Girls’ Education, along with the donation of several short dresses to a city school that reached out to them because their girls didn’t have dresses for their semi-formal.

Tedx At CBA By Sydney Schulman

On Mar. 12, members of the CBA community had the pleasure of attending the TEDX CBA inclusivity talk. This event was a testament to the unique, close-knit, and accepting community that exists at CBA. I personally had the pleasure of not only attending these talks, but speaking myself. It was an honor to speak about the school environment that has always made me feel comfortable, loved, and included — even though I am a Jewish student in a

The money raised overall is going towards sending girls to school at our sister school in Kenya, the CDC.

Are you in need of a dress for an upcoming formal event? Marina and Alessandra have stated that some of their most favorite dresses from the drive haven’t been sold yet. If interested in checking out their favorites, as well as some other dresses that could be available, go visit their Facebook page @dressdriveforgirlsedu.

Catholic school. It was an even greater honor to speak alongside such inspiring people. Other members on the lineup included Father Fred Daley, an openly gay priest at All Saints Parish in Syracuse, Ed Hilliard, a blind man employed at CBA, student Grace Getman, who spoke about being atheist at CBA, and student Anah Nizar, who spoke about being Muslim at CBA.

Each talk was unique. Speakers told their stories and each recounted their experiences with the diverse elements of their respective lives. Through these talks, audience members were not only able to listen to stories of differences— they were additionally motivated

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From the Classroom… Our Tedx events always draw a big crowd for the speakers, and this month’s talk on Inclusivity was no different. Elana Finn interviewed chemistry teacher Mrs. Sommers for our Teacher Feature, and Mr. Benware’s creative writing class took part in the 2018 Young Playwright’s Festival.

to tell their own. Senior Grace O’Connor, an organizer of TEDX Inclusivity, spoke to The Monthly Brother about executing and watching this universally fulfilling experience.

How long did it take you to come up with the theme inclusivity?

A: The TED Talks committee wanted to celebrate the diversity of the world, our city, and our school. We actually found the theme ‘Inclusivity’ while thinking about the speakers we wanted! Mr. Keough, I believe, suggested Mr. Hilliard as a speaker to talk about his struggles and triumphs as a legally blind man. Mrs. Finlay and Mrs. Perkins mentioned Fr. Fred Daley as a possible speaker to talk about his position as an openly gay Catholic priest. We knew we also wanted to have at least one student talk. To try to explore a whole new avenue, we wanted students who do not practice Christianity -something we tend to take for granted at a Christian Brothers school. As a group, we decided on asking Grace Getman, Anah Nizar, and Sydney Schulman to discuss growing up and attending CBA as non-religious, Muslim, and Jewish, respectively.

It seemed to me as though every speaker was diverse in their own unique way. Was this intentional?

A: We definitely worked to get a diverse array of speakers. One of the main aspects of inclusivity is accepting those who are different-whether it’s in thinking, beliefs, or ability- and learning to appreciate them for who they are! The key enemy to inclusivity is

misunderstanding and falsehoods. Providing a Tedx Talk discussing so many different perspectives battles this ignorance while celebrating the beautiful differences among our community.

What effects do you hope the inclusivity talk had on audience members?

A: I hope that the audience members learned! I hope they learned about the struggles Fr. Daley faced as he learned to accept himself and love himself as God created him. I hope they learned about Grace as she talked about her experiences at a Christian school as an atheist and the opportunities it granted her. I hope they learned about Anah and her fear of starting at a new school based in a faith that she didn’t believe in, but the welcome she received despite any differences. I hope they learned from Sydney that there are more things alike in all of us than different. And I hope they learned about the troubles Mr. Hilliard faces everyday with his limited sight, yet still is extremely faithful and retains his sense of humor. I hope they learned more about our speakers and the piece of themselves that they shared.

What are some of your favorite themes/quotes brought up by the speakers?

A: My favorite themes? Why, there are a lot. Mr. Daley brought up how beautiful it is that our community, CBA, can do something to celebrate inclusivity and diversity such as the Tedx Talks. Grace talked about how our school is a place that challenges us- in our faith and beliefs and ourselves- and gives us time to truly find what

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we believe in. Anah described CBA as ‘home’ when she felt accepted -and I believe that is exactly what the administrations and teacher want the school to be for all students. As I mentioned before, I loved Sydney’s connecting piece that we are more alike than different. Mr. Hilliard’s strong and deep faith through all his ups and downs also sat with me.

What was the hardest part of planning this event?

A: The hardest part.... Honestly, I was so excited— and I think the other members of the Tedx Talk group will agree— to share this message of inclusivity with the school community that it did not feel like work. Every speaker and idea and more just added to the excitement as the talk approached!

What was the most rewarding part of planning this event?

A: The most rewarding part was sitting in the LGI, watching and listening as each speaker shared their story so eloquently. Their sharing was the best part, no question.

When you organize any Ted Talks, what effect do you hope they will have on the audience?

A: We hope to give people a new perspective, and to perhaps have them look at something at a different angle.

As Grace stated in her interview, the purpose of this Ted Talk, as well as the others organized by her committee, was to educate and provide new perspectives. Through speeches representing the different sexualities, faiths, and abilities that exist in CBA and in our country’s population as whole, we were able to learn and grow stronger as a community. Stories hold incredible power, and the opportunity to share them at CBA was unmatched. As a speaker and a student, I am incredibly grateful to all those who made this event possible. Additionally, I urge all of you to attend the next Ted Talk. As Grace asserted, an inspiring type of learning occurred as result of these recent Ted Talks. I am certain that this environment of both emotional and intellectual moving will be present at the next talk, but don’t take my word for it. Go and feel the power of a story for yourself.

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Students Succeed at Young Playwright’s Festival By Anna Langlois

Recently, Syracuse Stage hosted a One Act Play Competition that allows high school students to submit plays they have written to a panel of judges for the opportunity to see them performed on Syracuse Stage. An average of only eight plays out of hundreds make it to this round, and eighteen people make it to the semifinals. Every member of the CBA senior creative writing class submitted a play, and of the 18 semifinalists, three came from this class.

These three students, Bridget Fallon, Claire Carpenter, and Anna Sasser, had the opportunity to hear their plays round-tabled by Syracuse University drama students on Mar. 24. With the feedback they received, they can make further edits in the hopes of being chosen for the final round.

According to Fallon, getting selected is only a fraction of the fun. “My favorite part was hearing other people’s ideas about what they think would improve my play,” Fallon states. “I love the revision process so being able to get feedback from such a talented group of writers was really amazing.”

Claire Carpenter, another semi-finalist, agreed with Fallon. “My favorite part was meeting the college students because they were so welcoming and passionate about theater. It was interesting to see my play come to life as they read it aloud. They provided some great constructive criticism and insight.”

The contest happens annually, so it’s a great opportunity for anyone with a penchant for writing. “If I were to give advice to future playwrights,” Carpenter states, “I’d say to share your work with others. It may be scary, but receiving the feedback really does drive you to explore your writing style. Don’t stop until you’re proud of what you’ve done.”

If you see any of the semifinalists around, be sure to congratulate them on their hard work. The screening of the final plays will be May 1. at 7:00 pm, admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

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Teacher Feature: Getting to Know Mrs. Sommers By Elana Finn

I recently sat down with Mrs. Sommers, CBA’s favorite chemistry teacher, mother of two teenage daughters, and former JV girls basketball coach, to uncover the inside scoop into her life.

How has coaching girls basketball changed your experience as a teacher?

A: The biggest thing is that I got to know kids that I would never have had an opportunity to know otherwise since they weren't juniors. I really enjoyed the connections I made with those kids. I also liked the fact that my own students could see there was another dimension to me and my personality that they wouldn't necessarily see in class.

What do you do in your free time outside of CBA? Do you have any specific hobbies?

A: I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy a little Netflix binging.

Most people say chemistry is one of the hardest subjects in high school, how do you prepare and advise students for the difficulty of the class?

A: I tell them two things at the beginning of the year- the best ways to be successful at chem

is to review your notes for five minutes every night and to come in for help the minute you know you have trouble with something.

What led you to becoming a teacher and teaching at CBA?

A: How I got into teaching is a long story! The easiest way to do it justice is to say that after motherhood, this was definitely what I was meant to do. I ended up at CBA after someone I knew heard there was an opening for a chem teacher and wanted me to apply for it. Their kids had gone here and there had been six different chemistry teachers in six years!

Since you have always taught juniors and have your own children at CBA, what advice would you give to students coming in to junior year?

A: It's definitely time to put your best foot forward. Work to your fullest potential because how you end high school is how you begin college.

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What is your favorite part about teaching?

A: I love the relationships I make with students. It is hands down the best part of my job.

So many students admire you. How do you make those connections?

A: Aww, thanks! I think I'm pretty genuine- what you see is what you get. I feel like that

The latest CBA Spring Musical, A Chorus Line, marked the esteemed Mr. Moretti’s 40th production and the last drama production of our current senior year class. As usual, the show was fittingly excellent.

The Chorus Line is a show following seventeen dancers auditioning for a part in a chorus line for a musical. The play mostly involves itself

makes students feel comfortable and they always know where I stand on things. And I also think they can tell that I truly care about them and their well being both in and out of the classroom. I tend to tell them lots of different things about myself and my family so I think that also makes them realize that I'm a normal person and I probably don't do chemistry in my free time!

A Chorus Line Opening Weekend Overview By Spencer Miller

with delving into the backstories of each of the characters, giving a part of their life stories that role in the Chorus Line. For their last performance with CBA, seniors Alessandra Sommers, Marina Hatem, Mikayla Santulli, Bridget Fallon, Alexa Shahine, Rachel Tanguay, Olivia Moffa, Kyle Huynh, and Rebekah Lubinga, along with their fellow underclassmen leads and the members of the ensemble, all put their hearts into a complicated performance,

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From the Music Room… After months of anticipation, A Chorus Line finally debuted at Nottingham High School over the weekend of Mar. 24 and 25.

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one requiring that all actors be on-stage for nearly the entire show and involved both singing and dancing routines. All of the actors involved deserve nothing but praise for performing these complicated parts without a hitch- it was easy to tell that the parts had been

CBA Spring Student-Athletes Strive For Success By Amanda Winn

Piles of snow and frigid temperatures are no match for CBA spring sports. Over 10 teams from all levels have shared gym space since Mar. 5, as they continue to out-wait the winter weather. “The gym gets repetitive,” says MP Geiss, a junior pitcher on the varsity baseball team. “But we are still able to get our reps in so we are ready for when we do get outside,” Geiss added. Despite unfavorable conditions, these teams are pushing themselves to achieve their individual goals. The boys lacrosse team returns to the field, seeking to defend their title as Class D New York State

practiced to near-perfection. A special thanks goes out to the tech crew for the show, Nottingham High school for providing a venue, and of course all of the teachers and parents that are so essential for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Champions. Members of the track and field team are working to return to state qualifiers as well. The girls softball team looks to achieve its best season record, and first sectional championship since 2013, under the leadership of captains Catherine Burns, Julia Boulé, and

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From the Field… Spring sports began on Mar. 5, and teams are wasting no time preparing for their seasons- even if it means starting in the gym. Many of our teams are hunting to defend their sectional and state titles, while others are reaching to get back on top.

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Senior lacrosse player Francis Cannizzo carries the ball up the field in their first game of the year.

Bridget O’Hern. Boys tennis and girls lacrosse are striving to win back-to-back sectional championships. The boys and girls lacrosse teams are both ranked in the Top 20 in the state by the New York State Sportswriters Association.

Our CBA students are not only exceptional athletes, but impressive students as well. Last year, CBA student athletes earned the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction award for the second consecutive year. This means that all varsity teams have achieved a cumulative GPA of 90 percent or higher. Student-athletes participating in spring sports are working hard both in the classroom and on the field to finish out the remainder of the year strong and help

CBA earn this award for a third consecutive year.

There are many upcoming events to attend, so make sure you fill the stands to support your classmates as they take on their opponents!

•Apr. 10: Softball and Baseball vs. Homer at CBA

•Apr. 11: Boys tennis vs. Bishop Grimes at CBA

•Apr. 15: Girls lacrosse vs. Mt. Sinai at CBA

•Apr. 30: Girls golf vs. Cazenovia at Drumlins

•May 5: Boys/Girls outdoor track at CBA for the Brothers Basalian Invitational

•May 8: Boys Lacrosse vs. Marcellus at CBA

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Dear Brothers… Our junior class recently took a trip to Washington D.C. to complement their U.S. History course they are currently taking. Check out our Dear Brothers section to see all the amazing accomplishments and activities are students have been doing.

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Washington D.C.: A first hand account By Jessa Davidson

Day One: At 5:30 a.m., we drag ourselves into the cafeteria, barely conscious enough to be excited for the amazing trip we were about to experience. The bus ride to D.C was nearly silent as we all caught up on sleep. Once arrived, we wasted no time, and immediately entered museums, with students having their pick of The Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, and the Air and Space Museum. We then went to the most emotional museum of the trip, The Holocaust Museum. We walked through silently, taking in the information one step at a time. Everyone remained somber even after we exited. The day concluded with a trip to the mall where we were free to walk, eat and shop where we wanted. After a couple hours, we headed back to our hotel where lights went out early to prepare us for our next full day of activities.

Day Two: We wake up at 6:30 a.m. to make it for breakfast at seven. After we ate a nice buffet of breakfast foods provided to us by our hotel, we were quickly ushered out the door to go to the MLK and FDR monuments. The giant stones towered over me in all their glory, the immortal versions of the dead. Next on the agenda was a trip to the Capitol building. From touring the picturesque dome on the highest point of the building, to admiring the historic artwork and

masonry hidden throughout the building, our tour guides reassured our prior understandings, while providing us with tons of new information. We finished off the day at Arlington National Cemetery, another emotionally moving location. We watched the changing of the guards ceremony and observed four of our CBA classmates offering a wreath as a symbol of gratitude to the fallen, unknown soldiers while we bundled together to stay warm amidst the cold and breezy March day.

Day Three: We wake up and eat breakfast, then load the busses to drive to Mount Vernon. We were able to wander at will here down to the waterfront of the Potomac River, tour George Washington's preserved home, and view his grave.

Overall, this was a good trip, and a great bonding experience for the junior class!

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Dear Brothers… •Congratulations to all 8th graders who participated in their annual Career Fair! All their posters and presentations were amazing.

•National Honor Society will host their annual Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Apr. 17. All those 16 and older and who qualify should consider supporting a great cause!

•Thank you Mrs. Stedman and Mr. Mullaney for planning another successful junior class trip to Washington D.C.!

•The Phonathon held Mar. 26 and 27 raised $18,146 for the CBA annual fund. Thank you to all students who participated, and Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Kelley for organizing the event!

•The CBA Mental Health Committee, lead by students Olivia Koziol, Jessa Davidson, Zac Kinnally, Nate Griffith, Joey Marsallo, Bri Pucci, Olivia Carni, and SirVocea Dennis planned an amazing week full of mental health awareness. Thank you again to the special speakers at the assembly, Mr. Dopkowski, Doc Infanti, and Mrs. Brasor.

•Nineteen students took the “Polar Plunge” to help defray costs for families to attend Camp Sunshine, raising close to $8,000. Thank you to all who participated, as well as everyone who donated.

•Seniors Grace Getman, Hari Nanthakumar and Katie Toole have been named Finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program!

•Happy Birthday, Mr. Calimlim! •Juniors Jessa Davidson, Rachel Krul, Sydney Schulman, Aishwarya Varakantam and Phylicia Latorre organized a Syracuse March For Our Lives Rally, following the mass shooting in Parkland. More than 1,000 people showed up downtown to help these girls peacefully demand change. Great job ladies!

•Congratulations to Olivia Moffa who won the Regional Shakespeare Competition at Syracuse Stage to advance to the National Competition at Lincoln Center in New York City!

•Our Boys and Girls lacrosse teams were ranked Top 20 in the state by the New York State Sportswriters Association in their preseason rankings. Keep up the hard work!

•Mikayla Santulli committed to attend St. John Fisher College next year to continue her academic and tennis career, as well as Julia Torell who will swim next fall at SUNY Cortland. Congratulations!

•Excellent job to all students achieving Honors or High Honors in their first semester, and who will be recognized next week at CBA’s annual Honors Night, held at Temple Adath Yeshurun.

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Upcoming Events: •Apr. 6: No School

•Apr. 7: Lasallian Auction Dinner

•Apr. 11-13: 8th Grade ELA

•Apr. 12: Honors Night

•Apr. 13: Junior Prom

•Apr. 17: American Red Cross Blood Drive

•Apr. 17-18: 9th Grade Retreat

•Apr. 20: Senior Class/Alumni Luncheon

•Apr. 23-27: Spring Break

•May 1-3: 8th Grade NYS Math Exams

•May 2: Choral Concert

•May 3: Band/Orchestra Concert

•May 4: First Friday Mass

•May 5: SAT at CBA

•May 6: Father/Daughter Communion Breakfast

•May 10: Ascension Thursday Mass

•May 7-18: AP Exams

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The Monthly Brother Staff: Editors: Catherine Burns and Sydney Schulman

Writers: Spencer Miller Chad Charette Amanda Winn

Elana Finn Roman Madlangbayan

Anna Langlois Jessa Davidson Katrina Makayan

A special thanks to Ms. Salamone and Mr. Keough for making this possible.

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