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Stem Saga
November 2016
STEM’s SPIRIT WEEK
Another year, another wonderful week of surprises! During this
year’s Stem Academy Spirit Week our students and faculty
wowed the crowd with their amazing attire. Each day of the
week was assigned a theme for participating students to dress
accordingly. We started the week off on Monday with a classic
theme: Pajama Day! We were able to wear our favorite and
most comfortable pajamas to school. From night gowns to
onesies, this was really a great way to overcome that Monday
dread. Once Tuesday came along, it was like seeing double;
Twin Day was here! For this theme students were allowed to
pick a partner and dress as if they were twins with similar
shirts, bottoms, and even hairstyles. This was truly a day of
deja’vu. Wednesday gave our scholars a chance to really show
off with college wear! Students dressed in the attire of their
favorite college or university, representing them well. The next
day, we experienced a clash of clans. Thursday was Old
School versus New School. Students and faculty alike came
dressed in a mixture of modern and oldies wear. The halls
were packed with generation upon generation of different
looks. Baggy pants, colorful leg warmers, designer jerseys, all
key elements were expressed on this day. Last but not least,
Friday served as our final day in the spirit week. This meant
only one thing, it was pep rally time! Students from each grade
level were given a color: seniors- black, juniors- grey,
sophomores- red, freshman-purple; Sixth through eighth- pink,
yellow, and blue respectively. They wore these to show class
pride. After the week's end, we were able to reflect on the
creative costumes and outfit designs by our students and
teachers. There was an overwhelming amount of participation
from all groups. We are a STEM school, and we sure know
how to rock!
~Ciara Allen
Our Principal’s Corner :
Welcome to the first edition of STEM
SAGA for the 2016-2017 school year!
I am pleased to be the second principal
appointed to serve at East Orange STEM
Academy. We are looking forward to a
very exciting school year. We are looking
to provide opportunities for our students
to gain college credits while in high
school as well as expanding our Career
and Technical Education (CTE) course
offerings. On behalf of the East Orange
STEM Academy administrative team,
please enjoy the first edition of our
newspaper.
~Ms.ThelmaRamsey
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An Interview With Vice Principal, Mr. Santoro A
An Interview with VP, Mr.P. Santoro
by Ashma Thomas
Ashma: How do you like it at STEM? Mr. Santoro: I like it a lot. My favorite part is to learn about the high school. All the kids are very nice.
Ashma: What did you study in college? Mr. Santoro: Elementary education as an undergrad and for my masters I studied
supervision/ leadership. Ashma: What courses have proved to be the most valuable to you in your work?
Mr. Santoro: Leadership organizations, educational finance, and school law. Ashma: What are the duties/responsibilities of your job?
Mr. Santoro: Student discipline, staff observations and evaluations Ashma: What kind of problems do you deal with?
Mr. Santoro: I don’t call what I deal with “problems.” I speak with people and everyone is different. Ashma: What kinds of decisions do you have to make?
Santoro: Scheduling and discipline mostly. Ashma: What are the personal qualities that are most important for a position in the education field?
Mr.Santoro: Good at listening and practicing empathy. Ashma: What inspires you to do what you do?
Mr. Santoro: I enjoy each day and enjoying it makes me want to continue. Ashma: How did you get your job? What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position?
Mr.Santoro: My dad was a principal and my goal was to be a teacher or administrator, I worked in restaurants from high school all the way through college.
Ashma: Can you suggest some ways a student could obtain this necessary experience? Mr. Santoro: Work. Get a high school job if possible. You will learn responsibility and dedication—
These values apply to everything you do.
Fun Questions: Ashma:What’s your favorite ’90s jam?
Mr. Santoro: Nirvana. Ashma: What’s your favorite meal and food?
Mr.Santoro: Pizza anytime of the day. Ashma: If you could be any animal in the world, what animal would you be and why?
Mr. Santoro: Panda bear because I could live comfortably in a zoo and be taken care of. Ashma: What’s the last thing you watched on TV?
Mr. Santoro: The New York Knicks basketball game.
Ashma: Describe the color yellow to somebody who is blind. Mr.Santoro: When you walk outside and feel the heat of the sun.
Ashma: Who would win a fight between Spiderman and Batman? Mr. Santoro: Spiderman because he has endless webs to wrap Batman up in.
Ashma: You’ve been given an elephant. You can’t give it away or sell it. What would you do with the elephant? Mr. Santoro:Take care of it. I’d keep it in my kitchen so it wouldn’t have to go far to eat.
His Favorite Things:
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Quote of the month: “You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again” ~ BenjaminFranklin Page 3
Page 3 ~Benjamin Franklin Scholarships:
You Gotta Be In it To Win It! *****************************************
Cooperman College Scholars- Cooperman College Scholars is a program that supports academically talented, highly motivated students with financial need from Essex County, New Jersey, in their efforts to attain a four-year college degree. The program provides a three-week Summer Academy, a scholarship to attend college, as well as mentoring and other resources to ease the transition to college and support each Scholar’s success.
Early Application Deadline: NOV 21, 2016
Final Application Deadline: DEC 6, 2016
Go to: coopermanscholar.org for the eligibility requirements.
“I Matter" Scholarship- The VILLA "I Matter" Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to graduating seniors enrolling in an accredited undergraduate program in the fall. The recipients of this scholarship are selected based on the applicant's demonstrated academic achievement, community service involvement, verbal communication skills, resume, and reference letter.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017
Go to: RuVilla.com/scholarships for the eligibility requirements.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship- The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is for students for all majors who are preparing to pursue or are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Application Deadline: May 20, 2017
Go to:
cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/3
21 for the eligibility requirements.
Dishing Diaries … (A Freshman’s Dish)
Being a freshman at STEM Academy is a journey. New beginnings can bring new obstacles that change us to the very core. Since we come from being at the top of the food chain to the very bottom, adjusting to a world of different people who are way bigger than you (or smaller) can be a challenge. When I walk through the halls, I can’t help but wonder how I’m going to make it here? Some people seem to not like me and others seem to not acknowledge me. These types of situations allow you to reflect on yourself. Are you good enough? Should you change yourself? High school’s all about finding yourself and committing to being a person who contributes to the world as a successful adult. We make friends we keep for life and some friendships we can hardly stand to talk about in the future. Balancing the new workload and the shorter classes are a challenge because these changes require us to reach out to our teachers on our own time. So far I’ve been struggling with the stress of passing my classes. The different teaching styles are a little hard to adjust to due to the fact that some teachers teach much and others teach too much!! Getting back to the student body…It’s so frustrating to wrap my head around some of the people I’ve met! How can some be so inconsiderate to the point of getting us detention frequently? As far as lunch...what’s up with paying for more than one slice of pizza? The lines are so long and people are always cutting; it’s close to impossible to get lunch at a reasonable time. I guess you could say that the food is okay, but the macaroni salad is a no! The seniors are surprisingly nice and entertaining. They interact with us; I wasn’t expecting that at all. Lord knows that I was running home on “Freshman Friday” in apprehension! All in all, it’s been fine at STEM so far. The students here don’t cause problems, and I still have my friends who keep me going. Yeah, there are different obstacles that occur, but let’s hope November swings by with a kick! Happy Halloween!
~Samantha Augustin
ATTENTION JUNIORS:
COLLEGE IS AROUND THE CORNER!
Your junior year will fly by extremely fast. So it's time for you to start
looking at scholarship programs and opportunities. The Cooperman College
Scholars program will be coming to STEM soon to talk to you about the
benefits of being part of their program. Remember that every bit of money
helps when it comes to making college more affordable go to
www.coopermanscholars.org and apply today!
For more information see your counselor or ask a senior in the program.
~Christal Hammond
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Haunted
Hallway
The month of October was filled with many amusing events such
as the Haunted Hallway. The High School Student Council prepared
for this event and High School students served as volunteers. The
audience of the Haunted Hallway was our Middle School students.
Many of the middle school students who attended the Haunted
Hallway agreed that this event was thrilling and exceptionally better
than last year’s Haunted Hallway. This year the volunteers went all
out with their costumes, and their acting skills were authentic to the
Halloween characters they portrayed. This event was followed that
evening by the Middle School’s Fall Ball.
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Sitting down with senior,
Navin Singh
An interview by Jamisha Montague
Jamisha: How did you get this far in your high school career?
Navin: Honestly, good friends.If I did not have Gino and Ciara
to motivate me I would not be enjoying my school year.
Jamisha: What would you say to anyone who is facing
difficulties in school and is strongly considering dropping out?
Navin: Stress. I would say do not let the intensity of classes and
homework get to you. Do not forget to enjoy your friends and
family and to breathe. Don’t get lost in the plethora of
homework.
Jamisha: You are finally experiencing your senior year of High
school. What has been your best moment so far?
Navin: Bonding with friends. I think I’ve created more of a
family rather than friends. The senior class is really a close knit
family and I loved getting to know them
Jamisha: Where do you see yourself 15 years from now?
Navin: Honestly, in 15 years I want to be happily married
probably expecting my first born child. Owning my own home,
one big enough for my entire family. I hope I have a successful
business of my own. Overall, in 15 years I want to be able to
say that my time in high school and eventually college was
worth the hard work and dedication.
DUEL ON THE DELAWARE
On October 22nd the Robotics Team
battled with 36 teams in an off
season competition seizing second
place and scoring highest in
defense with 176 points.
Congratulations to Ms.Frolich and
her amazing Robotics Team!
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Lady Panthers Soccer Team Page 6
“’Rome wasn’t built in a day.’ It takes time to build a great team. We
have girls with no soccer experience, enthusiastic, motivated, but a
short amount of time. With this continuous mindset, they will sure
enough become a strong team.”- Coach Sprague
“Success comes from long term planning. We had girls who couldn't
run and no soccer experience, but it's historical. This is the first
female soccer team, and I have been waiting 19 years for this
moment.” (Coach Philomene)
This year East Orange got their first ever girls’ soccer team coached
by Stem’s very own French teacher, Mr.Philomene, assisted by
Coach Sprague. The girls began their immense training in July of
2016 where they learned basic skills and tricks that would be vital to
their upcoming fall season. Within their three months of training the
girls’ soccer team grew incredibly close to one another- becoming
each other’s best cheerleaders and support system. This was best
put by fellow team member Aliyah Grey when she said, “First, we
were strangers and now we’re a family.” The strong foundation that
is blatant within the girls soccer team owes much of its credit to the
two captains; Stem Academy’s Doreen Ashanti and Campus High
School’s Adreana Nunez. The team started off with a strong season
when they tied 1-1 against North 13th. Unfortunately, the rest of the
season did not show as much luck because they have not yet won a
game this season. Nonetheless, they remain strong in their abilities
as they begin to close their season with only two games left. Stem
wishes the girls soccer team much luck in their final two games!
~Nwamaka Nwafor
Homecoming 2016 The Homecoming tradition at STEM Academy began two short years ago when our illustrious student council president Ibny Mitchell proposed, planned, and brought the idea to life with the help of Student Council advisors Ms.Early and Mrs.T.. October 21st marked the success of Stem’s third annual homecoming. This year's theme was 1980’s and 1990’s hip hop. The gym was decorated with neon colored balloons, tableware, boom box centerpieces, and graffitied tarp paper. All artwork was done by STEM’s very own senior, Lioncio Davis. Free henna tattoos were available as well as food, drinks, and candy. The highlight of the evening was a young and upcoming artist \ by the name of “Indigo Sage” (aka senior- Jamie Robinson). She rapped several of her own original songs which can be found on SoundCloud.com or in her Instagram bio @indigo.sage.. In the weeks before homecoming STEM the candidates hung posters in nearly every hallway, classroom, and stairwell. Ultimately, the votes were cast and the winners announced.
Ms and Mr Stem : Anayah Brown and Giovanni Shine Princes: Christian Jones and Shawn Reid Princess: Jamisha Montague Duke: Lateef Maj Dutchess: Jorina Lynch Lady: Giovanna Walker Lord: Phritz Napoleon Congratulations to the 2016-17 winners who were featured in the Campus homecoming game on October 28th.
~MahagonyPullen
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STEM’S STAR ATHLETE
Cory Poole of East Orange, the NJ.com Boys Track and Field
Athlete of the Year last spring and one of the top recruits in the
nation, will be announcing his college plans. And the winner
is...Florida! Congratulations & Good Luck!
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Horoscopes
“Fatime Sylla Tells All….”
Looky here… November has appeared ! A new month with horoscopes for each of the zodiac signs. November 2016 is where you can meet people:
Aries
Aries for this month your duty is to look after your health while getting much sleep. Maybe consider buying an animal to help aid stress. Keep it simple this November!
Taurus Taurus this November you will be comfortable and optimistic this November. You are feeling confident this month, allowing you to grasp new opportunities and give great impressions on whoever you want to impress. (make long term decisions).
Gemini Gemini’s be disciplined this November. You may be tense this month and react strongly to criticism but everything is not worth arguing. This month you can also be a wise friend or mentor.
Cancer Dear Cancer, this month you will make wise decisions while being empathetic to others which will allow you enhance all your relationships and understand the people you interact with better. You are energetic and positive. Sit back and let things flow.
Leo Leos, November is an excellent month for team work. Your biggest problem this November is being dragged in a wave of emotion creating tangents. You are eager to please but don’t try to hard, you don’t have to prove yourself.
Virgo Virgos, November is great for intellectual and spiritual growth. Your hard work will pay this month and you will accomplish many things.
Libra Libra’s portray a perfectionist characteristic during the month of November. You are motivated and want precise results this month. No distractions and working tirelessly. You keep your standards high and won’t tolerate anyone or thing who waste your time. Your motto is tough but fair.
Scorpio Scorpio’s there will be a feel good factor this month. Good Karma will appear. But you don’t have time for people who want to waste your time. You are honest and will state what is on your mind .You are selfless and devoted and you are putting a lot of work into all your relationships.
Sagittarius Sagg’s, this November you may implement discipline into your life. You will be willing to cooperate with others and enjoy teamwork. You have certain aims in mind, and need to be tough to achieve them Capricorn In November Capricorns will grow mentally s their creativity and great decision making skills increase. Your friends and friendships are very important this month, you will rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Aquarius Aquarius this month you will try your best to avoid any conflict. You will defend yourself and your opinions . You need to try to distinguish constructive criticism from what you believe is negativity. Surround yourself with positive people. You will be motivated this month to accomplish many things
Pisces This month you are idealistic. This month you’ll be dreamy or distracted. This month is an artistic month for you. In November of 2016 Pisces will be very spiritual
Fatime Sylla
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College Fair at the Campus Thursday, November 17, 2016
6:00-7:30 PM
KUDOS!
On Friday, October 28, 2016, our principal,
Ms.Ramsey, held an assembly to recognize students
who did well on last year’s P.A.R.R.C. exam.
Students with outstanding scores were given
certificates and T- shirts. Two were given trophies.
Here are the names of all the recipients:
Rosemary Alaeto AdiyaAli
Fratzesca Baron Joseph Bell
Xianna Colon-Griffiths Trevon Cordis
Iyanna Davis Salomine Ekambi
D’Asia Faison Shanika Forbes
Zubayr Haqq Vania Haynes
Juniellia Jack Na Zyia Johnson
Christian Jones Jarod Lomax
Georgino Louis Kamali Mack
Alcide Mathieson Jasmine Mc Carthy
Jamisha Montague Nwamaka Nwafor
Eden Paupulaire Reshonna Pereira
Tyrese Pierre Cadette Prophete
Symani Roper Chantel Sealy Ryan Smith
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STEM SAGA
Editor-in-Chief
Christal Hammond
Advisor: Mrs.E.Vick
IN THE MEDIA CENTER:
The BOOK FAIR IS COMING! November 14th-21st
Stop by the Media Center the morning, lunch or after school to purchase a
book from the Scholastic Book Fair!
Looking for a job this holiday season? November 7th students were invited to stop by the Media Center to learn how
to fill out a job application, obtain a work permit, and more!
16 years old and older ONLY 6th and 7th lunch period
With Ms. Henderson
If your club, team, class, organization has something newsworthy,
please let us know. You can email the staff at:
