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The Witches’ Brew

Monday, November 17, 2014

Volume 8, Issue 2

STEM Presentation

Meet Ramona!

STEM Speaker Program be-gins at Greenwich Central School In response to a recent push to better prepare students for ca-reers in STEM (Science, Technolo-gy, Engineering, Math) fields, Greenwich Central School has created an exciting monthly STEM Speaker Program. From October, 2014 - April, 2015, Greenwich Central School has scheduled a speaker for each month who is experienced in a relevant field. The calendar is as follows: -October: Machine Tool Technol-ogy -November: Civil Engineering -December: Agricultural Robotics -January: Network Analyst/Information Technology -February: Electrical Engineering -March: Pharmacy -April: Nano-Technology Paul Fronhofer, the now retired founder and president of Fronho-fer Tool Inc., conducted the first workshop of the seven month program. Throughout the forty

minute presentation he was pep-pered with questions from sever-al of the more than fifty students in attendance. His overriding message was, "Follow the heart --- do what you love." He stressed looking for a niche that is vital and necessary. While he didn't get overly technical, he did ex-pose attendees to jargon, the ma-chining process, description for a variety of machines used in the process, how prevalent machin-ing is in our society, and finished products that resulted from pro-jects awarded to Fronhofer Tool, Inc. Mr. Fronhofer initiated his education in the field while he was a student at Greenwich Cen-tral School. He went to BOCES and participated afterwards in a four year apprenticeship through the State of New York. From a small workshop in his basement, his company now has some eight buildings at his plants in Green-wich and Argyle. He invited any interested student to come for a tour at the facilities. Anyone interested in more infor-mation regarding this program should call the Greenwich Cen-tral School Counseling Office at 692 9542 x-6600.

Mr. Paul Fronhofer during his STEM presentation at GCS

Meet the FES Ramona LoVerde

Q and A by Kate Copeland

What led you to the decision of becoming an exchange student?

-Language, because I want to do an apprenticeship in two languages. Culture, because I have always been influenced a lot by America from television and movies. Also, possibly because my aunt lives here in America. To meet new people.

What’s the biggest difference between school in Switzerland and school in America?

-We have levels and grades. There are three levels, and nine grades. You have a specific class that you stay with always. You move classrooms, but you stay with the same people. And we have many more opportunities after school than here. Also, here you can choose which classes you want to take, back home you can’t do that.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve encountered while here in America?

-I saw a snake here. People are hunting. That is weird. My host dad is the weirdest thing that I have experienced in America.

What are the some of the strangest questions you’ve been asked about your life back home?

-“Do you have pizza” “Do we use cars” ”Do you know what a blog is?” “Do you speak English in Switzerland?” “Do you speak Swedish in Switzer-land?” “Are you from Rome because your name is Ramona?”

What do you miss most about life back in Switzerland?

-My little brother. That everything is so close…public transportation.

What are you most looking forward to doing during your exchange year?

-Celebrating holidays, like Thanksgiving or Christ-mas. And I have to go to Six Flags…I have to. Oh, and Niagara Falls. I have to see them. And going to prom with…

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An Example of Excellence

The Greenwich FFA Officer team has twenty Advanced Placement courses, four college courses, and six National Honor Society members in its leader-ship ranks. They prove that Career and Technical Education can exist side-by side with challenging academic

courses. This year’s officer team con-sists of President Margaret Brownell, Vice President Kaleb Booth, Secretary Meghan Coldwell, Treasurer Bethany Sloan, Reporter Tricia Jordan, Sentinel Peter Simoneau, Historian Alexandra O’Brien and Student Advisors (also NYS FFA Officers) Kaylah Gulley and Emma Stein.

Friends of Rachel and Student Council have teamed up again this year to host our annual food drive for our local food pantry. The theme is Witches Hunger Games. This year we are asking for per-sonal hygiene items instead of food. It is a competition with all the different grades 7 – 12. If students bring items into 1st period, have them bring them down to me in the Counseling Office and identify the grade level, so that grade gets credit. We are asking for items starting today through Tuesday,

November 25th. On that Tuesday the 25th we will be celebrating a job well done by having Crazy Hair Day. We are hopeful that even the faculty and staff will participate with the students.

Please help us reach our goal of 1,000 items and Mr. Niesz will also participate.

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STAFF

Editor

Sofie Hoerning

Writers

Sarah Gabriel

Courtnie Harrington

Una Miller

Thomas Nevins

Joseph Oswald

Keith Pratt

Susy Throop

Danielle McFee

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Annual Holiday Wreath Sale 2014 Future Business Leaders of America – Fund Raiser

Wreaths made locally in Middle Falls by Round Tree Farm.

Wreaths are wonderful gifts or great to decorate your own home.

Wreaths will be delivered to school the week of December 5th.

Wreaths are 24” in diameter of fresh balsam & decorated with a large red bow, pine cones, and holly berries.

PRICE $20.00 ORDER NOW!!

Name and room number: _____________________________ Phone or ext.:________

# of Wreaths:____________ @ $20.00 = __________________

Payment included is Cash or Check # _____ (Checks should be made out to GCS FBLA)

We will deliver your order to your room unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Contact: Mrs. Belden, FBLA Advisor 692-9542 ext. 8202 Thank you for your order! Please return your order form to Mrs. Belden, GCS High School or email to:cbelden@ greenwichcsd.org with your order and then send payment.

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Support the Greenwich FFA!

Pre- order a Christmas Tree

Locally Grown

Cut Fresh to order

Available for Pick up at GCS Starting December 1st

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ ORDER FORM

NAME ________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________ PHONE # ______________________________________________________

TREE SELECTION

SPECIES SIZE QUANTITY CONCOLOR FIR 4-6 FEET or 8-10 FEET _________ (Famous for its citrus scent!) DOUGLAS FIR 4-6 FEET or 8-10 FEET _________ (Traditional dark green color) All Trees are $35 each Total $ _____

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Spanish Club is selling Christ-mas ornaments with a logo on both sides. Please see a Spanish Club member or come to room

116 or 118 to purchase. Only $8.00!

The GCS Class of 2018 has begun their annual fundraiser.

The campaign will run through Thanksgiving. If you are interested in viewing a catalog please contact a current 9th grader or Ms. Sloan-Haynes. Magazines make for a great gift and the product will be mailed di-rectly to the consumer after the new year. The company has also added a new “ to remember this” brochure which includes photo/memory books, calendars, custom invitations, and many other photo fun items …. Please feel free to contact me for a catalog.

Happy Shopping!!! http://www.gaschoolstore.com/ school ID code: 2629905

Put in the student’s name (9th grader) you are supporting and start creating and shopping…Online orders are credit card only.…

The Greenwich Central School Junior High faculty has instituted a new month-ly award to deserving students. It is called the "NIHIL SINE LABORE" (Latin for "Nothing Without Effort") Award. This motto was evidently used at the commencement of this community's school in 1868. The recipients will have demonstrated consistent, earnest, dili-gent effort in all areas. It is felt that throughout life, this is a quality that is sought after and considered invaluable. It results in character traits that make for meaningful, fulfilling, productive experi-ences. Recognition for the month of October was awarded to the following students: Matthew Ginart, Luke Pemrick, Austin Summersell, and Jenna Wilbur. Congratulations to each on a job well done!

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Once again this year the freshmen class will be selling Make-A-Wish Stars as a class community service activi-ty. Angels are $1 each (or more if you want to make a larger donation) and can be purchased from any freshmen or Mrs. Sloan-Haynes, High School Computer Lab or Mrs. Carner, High School Media Center. Angels will be dis-played in the High School Media Center on a large evergreen tree through the holiday season.

For more information about the Make-A-Wish foundation visit: http://www.wish.org/

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Things that make you realize what you are learning in High School matter!

Photo submitted by Kayla Gul-ly from the campus of Notre

“Princess Whatsername” to be Presented at GCS

The Greenwich Central School Junior Drama Club will be presenting two perfor-mances of Princess Whatsername on Friday, No-vember 21st and Saturday, November 22nd. Both perfor-mances will take place at 7 p.m. in the High School Audi-torium.

With a classic fairy tale set-ting, loads of exciting and hilarious roles to play, a varie-ty of entertaining musical numbers and a plot full of mystery and adventures, this show has it all! The story in-volves a young girl who wakes up and can’t remember anything. She embarks on a journey to discover her identi-ty and along the way meets favorite fairy-tale characters such as Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks and the three Bears, Snow White, Cinderella, and many more.

The cast includes Chloe Littell as the Princess, Dan Brierley as Prince Reveille, Emily De-marest as Goldilocks, Mandy Ennis as Snow White, Rosie Maguire as the Fairy God-mother, Samantha Boyea as Cinderella, Delaney Vogelien as Rapunzel, Sarah Mueller as the Queen of the North, and many more 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. The show is directed by Mrs. Sarah Moses, with assistance from Ms. Lisa DeAngelis.

Princess Whatsername is a wonderful showcase of the incredible student talent at Greenwich Central School and promises to be a fabulous family event, fun for all ages.

Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students and senior citizens. Pre-school children are free of charge. Tickets will be available at the door. Advance tickets are on sale at the High School Main Office or can be reserved by calling 692-9542 ext. 6300.

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To purchase tickets

The History Club is selling movie tickets to

Bowtie Cinema for only 8 dollars!

stop by Mrs. Greer’s

room after school.

History Club Room 305

Mrs. Greer

Movie Tickets

History Club

YEARBOOKS are on sale now.

This year they are only $40.00

and seniors get their name on the

front for free. Orders forms are

available in the Main Office or

you can order online through the

school’s website.

Margaret’s Musings:

Q: What do you call a cow with no

legs at all?

See below for answer

A: Ground Beef.

The Greenwich National Honor Society will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, December 12 from 8:30 to 1:30 in the High School Gym.

This December, our goal is to collect 43 pints of blood. If we reach our goal in both the fall and spring, one National Honor Society member will receive a $250 scholarship from the American Red Cross. As an additional incentive this December, the Red Cross is providing a FREE T-SHIRT to anyone who donates!

Students can sign up for a donation appointment in the counseling of-fice. Staff and Community members can sign up in the counseling office, OR at http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation.

Please stop by the high school band room if you have any questions about the blood drive, the donation process, or want help scheduling an appoint-ment. Hope to see you all there! National Honor Society