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Includes Advice for Seniors Applying to College! At Home Workouts! And more!
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DEAR FELLOW SENIORS (PART 1 OF 2) by Kerry Yoon
Apart from trying to keep up with school work and not catching senioritis, there is one other big thing lingering around many of our minds:
1. Maintain a balance between school,
college applications. We are nearing
college applications, and other
our last first semester, which means
priorities. School feels more formidable
that some of us have already applied
than ever being online—we sit down at
to universities, and others will be pressing submit in the following months. As I wait for decisions in December and plan to submit more applications in January, here is some advice that I have gathered throughout the application process. I have not mastered the art of living stress-free, but I hope that my words help lift some of the pressure we might be feeling. For those of you who are still applying:
our chairs at 9 am, click on a Zoom link that directs us to a meeting with 15 other classmates who are dead like us. Teachers are trying their best to adjust to this new online learning world, but they also need to stick to what they know best: assigning work—lots of it. After school is over at 3:15, we need some self-care time: napping, exercising and spending time with loved ones always helps.
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2. Do not be afraid to talk to your
However, the more research I did, the
teachers and MK. If you have
more I started to ask myself, "do I
deadlines any time soon or in the
really want to spend the next four
upcoming months and have not asked
years of my life here?" If I answered
for teacher recommendations, DO
"eh" to any school or could not
THAT NOW. Be kind and respectful
confidently say yes, I took it off my list.
when you request a letter, and make
I ended up with a mixture of reaches,
sure to send out reminders as the
matches, and one safety, which tallied
deadline approaches. I am not a
up to a total of eight schools.
teacher, but if a friend asked me to recommend them to a university, I would like to have about a month to build the most compelling case possible. That said, if a teacher decides not to write you a letter, respect their decision and ask somebody else. The same concept applies to MK: ask and remind; if you have a question regarding your transcript or credit fulfilments, email MK; if you do not know where to apply based on your GPA and potential major, email MK; if you are feeling hopeless about not getting in anywhere and need a motivation boost, set up a meeting with MK. She is probably the most intimidating faculty member at school, but apart from family, nobody else wants to see our acceptance letters more than her. 3. Most importantly, apply to schools that you will genuinely be happy to
First, I saved a lot of money. If I had decided to apply to 18 schools with an application fee of $70 each, that is $700 more than applying to eight schools that I see myself attending. My mother will thank me for that because I will have memorized the first eight digits of her credit card rather than all 16 by the time I finish applying. Second, I spent more of my time writing essays for universities worth my effort rather than unenthusiastically writing a prompt about my favorite word or saying. I understand that not applying to a lot of places does limit our options. So, if you have 20 schools whose merchandise you will be willing to buy and wear, then go for it. In my case, I could be rejected by all but one university. It will sting, but I will represent the one that took a chance on me to the best of my abilities. Yes, even my safety.
attend. I will use myself as an example. Initially, I planned to apply to 15-20 schools like the high schoolers on YouTube that post their reactions to their decisions and end the video with "I should not have applied to all of these schools."
Come back for December's publication for advice on what to do after you have applied. Good luck!
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Quarantine Art
Artist: Gianna Phillips Instagram: @gianna_gp17_art
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Canadian and American Thanksgiving By Franco Galasso
Led by Sir Martin Frobisher, British explorers arrived at Baffin Island in 1578.
Both settlers began the tradition thanking god upon their arrival
Led by Sir Miles Standish, the Puritans sought religious freedom and arrived in America in 1620.
Holiday falls on the second Monday of October.
Festivities fall on a specific day of the year
Holiday falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
The festivity was changed due to the gathering of Canadian harvest —which happens before the American harvest.
Holiday revolves around the fall harvest.
The festivity was established after the completion of the American harvest.
Side dishes like Jiggs’ dinner, split-pea pudding, and butter tarts originate in distinctive provinces.
Turkey is the main staple on both countries
Side dishes like sweet and mashed potato, stuffing, cornbread, cranberry sauce, and Pumpkin pie comprise the thanksgiving meal.
It is an official holiday everywhere except for three provinces. Therefore, many families celebrate the day before.
Considered an official holiday
It is an official, nation-wide holiday.
Held in Ontario, the Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade not only celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving, but Oktoberfest.
Professional football games are televised in both countries. Both also broadcast their respective parades
Held in New York City, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is funded by the department store.
Canadians don’t travel or shop on Thanksgiving: their equivalent to Black Friday occurs on December 26th — known in Britain as Boxing Day.
Both have a dedicated day for discount shopping. A day when prices decrease and smiles increase.
Plenty of traveling and shopping occurs with Americans the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday: historically, a day of many discounts.
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LEARNING YOGA ONLINE EXERCISES by Christian Miron With gym centers and wellness studios shut down all over the country and the government is asking people to stay inside, people are working out inside. What are some good types of exercises you can do to stay motivated? Yoga is one of those activities. Now is an ideal opportunity to find a mix of physical and mental activities to do with your friends through online platforms such as zoom and Google Hangouts. What is excellent about yoga is that you don't need to be an expert to do the exercises. Regardless of whether you are youthful or old, overweight, or fit, yoga has the ability to quiet the mind and reinforce the body. Try not to be threatened by yoga phrasing, extravagant yoga studios, and confounded stances. Yoga is for everybody. That’s why we encourage you to do it with your friends and family while in quarantine, here are some yoga poses you can do at home, Cobra Pose
This back-twisting posture can help reinforce the back muscles, increment spinal adaptability, and stretches the chest, shoulders, and mid-region. This post is incredible for fortifying the back. Keep away from it: If you have joint pain in your spine
or neck, a low-back physical issue, or carpal passage condition. Adjust : Just lift up a couple of inches, and don't
attempt to fix your arms. Tree Pose
Past improving your balance, it can likewise reinforce your center, lower legs, calves, thighs, and spine. It's extraordinary for chipping away at your equilibrium and stance. Maintain a strategic distance from it: You might need
to pants this posture on the off chance that you have a low circulatory strain or any ailments that influence your equilibrium. Adjust : Place one of your hands on a wall for help. Corpse Pose
Calm, relaxing, unmoving yoga pose called the corpse pose is to just calm your mind, relax for a moment, calm your mind and let all your worries just go away for even just a movement. This is as simple as it gets on your back and stays there for as long as you can. Maintain a strategic distance from it: You want to be
in the most comfortable spot so maybe yoga mat or just floor with your most comfortable clothes. Adjust : You can put on a blindfold.
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GOOD NEWS STORIES By Gianna Phillips
LGBT Firsts in US Government: The first Non-binary Lawmaker in the US has been elected in Oaklahoma this November. LGBT people have and continue to face discrimination in the US government, but on November 3rd, the country achieved many firsts in welcoming LGBT politicians into office. One of these talented politicians is Mauree Turner, a Black Muslim person who identifies as nonbinary won a seat in Oklahoma’s state legislature. They are now the first proudly nonbinary lawmaker in the US, let alone the state of Oklahoma. Another important first in this country is the welcome of Sarah McBride, a thirty-year-old openly transgender woman. McBride won a sear in the Delaware state Senate on November 3rd, making her the first proud and openly transgender state senator incountry, and the highest-ranking openly transgender elected official. In addition, Tennessee’s general assembly has gained two openly LGBT politicians; Torrey Harris and Eddie Mannis.
This is an especially important feat for Tennessee as they have never before elected openly LGBT candidates as state representatives. This is far from all of the many new LGBT politicians that were elected or reelected this November, and this is definitely a step in the right direction for eliminating LGBT discrimination in the country. SpaceX Historic Launch
On November 17, at 7:30 pm, SpaceX launched their Falcon 9 rocket that carried four NASA and JAXA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS);
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consequently carrying Nasa’s first
This vital funding not only helps us
crewed mission into space in nine
ensure lower-income economies aren’t
years. The mission was a part of the
left at the back of the queue when
first commercial crew-1 program and
safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines
joined by commander Hopkins on the
become available, but it will also play
Dragon.
a vital role in ending the acute phase of this pandemic worldwide,” said Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Covid - 19 vaccine
The COVID -19 virus has been ravaging many communities this year, and the vaccine has been seeming out of reach for so long. Many thought we wouldn’t receive a vaccine until 2022. Earlier this November, a US company, Moderna, released that their vaccine is now 94.5% effective. After multiple studies have revealed promising results in treating the virus, Moderna plans to apply for emergency use authorization. Gavi, the vaccine alliance, has received over 2 billion dollars from European countries in order to aid low-income or and underdeveloped communities. We are incredibly grateful for the support received so far.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS /UPDATES FOR COLEGIO MAYA Do not miss out on the chance to
by Kerry Yoon
NHS:
win a pair of AirPods Pro and a set of school merchandise. Entries cost $7 and you can participate by donating
Christmas Baskets are underway!
through GoFundMe or by making a
This is a yearly tradition in which
deposit. More information here:
the NHS collects food donations from each grade and packs it into
NHS website: Some members of NHS
baskets that are given out to our
have been working hard in releasing
school’s maintenance workers.
a website that shows the work we do
Given the current circumstances of
and our upcoming events. The
the pandemic, the NHS has
website has officially launched, and
decided to collect monetary
we would really appreciate checking
donations, in which all funds will
it out! Link to the website:
be equally distributed among our
nhs.cm.edu.gt Silent Auction:
workers in December. Please
Congratulations to all of those who
consider taking part in our
won their bids and we deeply
tradition! Whether that be
appreciate your participation! NHS
donating or spreading the word,
was able to make around Q3,500
anything helps.
which will go directly to the Christmas Baskets.
Raffle time! As a fundraiser for the Christmas Baskets, NHS is hosting a virtual raffle!
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STUCO:
. MAYArts: will be hosting a virtual As part of the Thanksgiving Season,
art show for secondary students.
HS STUCO has organized a “Send a
Pieces from AP, advanced art,
Thank You Letter” celebration
photography, and middle school
dedicated to our teachers! Kind
classes will be displayed through
messages in decorated posters
Art Steps, a virtual reality software!
have been sent to middle and high
Be on the lookout for this unique
school students, teachers, and
event in December.
administrators. Thank you to everyone that participated and expressed their gratitude to those around us! HS STUCO has also created a video to further the Thanksgiving spirit.
Quarantine Art
Intramurals: Congratulations to (enter grade) who currently stand on first place with (point number) points! Below you can see the current standings for intramurals, and be on the lookout for the next one one December 2nd! Clubs :
Bad Auditions… On Camera: A Virtual Play - “In this comical whirlwind, a casting director and her assistant try to find one perfect actor on Zoom - but between eleven terrible auditions, how will they ever make a decision?” On December 4 and 5 from 6 to 7:30, the drama club will be hosting Colegio Maya’s first ever virtual
Artist: Gianna Phillips Instagram: @gianna_gp17_art
play! Do not miss out on this unique event
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Activities
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Activities
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Bibliography Franco Gallasso - American and Canadian Thanksgiving Andrew, Scottie Cnn. “Canadian Thanksgiving: 6 Reasons Why It’s Different from the US Holiday.” CNN, 7 Oct. 2019, edition.cnn.com/2019/10/07/world/canadian-thanksgiving-2019-trnd/index.html. Posner, Howard. “Explaining Thanksgiving to a Non-American.” LinkedIn, 27 Nov. 2019, www.linkedin.com/pulse/explaining-thanksgiving-non-american-howard-posner. Christion Miron Illustrations: Sanjana lagudu Dr. Sandeep Jassal Reviewed by Dr. Sandeep Jassal (BAMS, and Sanjana Lagudu. “15 Best Yoga Poses For Kids.” MomJunction, 28 Apr. 2020, www.momjunction.com/articles/easy-and-effective-yoga-poses-for-your-kids_00377906/. “The 10 Most Important Yoga Poses for Beginners.” DOYOU.COM, www.doyou.com/the-10-mostimportant-yoga-poses-for-beginners-25270/.
Kerry Yoon - College Applications Ryan Smith, Student Contributor. “Important Aspects of College Applications.” Fastweb, Fastweb, a Monster Company, 24 Nov. 2020, www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/important-aspects-ofcollege-applications. Shmieder, Eric. “Home.” Textbook Academic Authors Association Blog, Apr. 2019, blog.taaonline.net/2019/04/most-useful-textbook-and-academic-posts-of-the-week-april-5-2019/. Gianna Phillips - Positive News Ataylar, A. “First Shipment of Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in Venezuela.” Atalayar, 3 Oct. 2020, atalayar.com/en/content/first-shipment-russian-covid-19-vaccine-arrives-venezuela. Paybarah, Azi. “SpaceX Crew Docks at the International Space Station.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 17 Nov. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/science/space/spacex-docks-international-spacestation.html. Paybarah, Azi. “SpaceX Crew Docks at the International Space Station.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 17 Nov. 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/science/space/spacex-docksinternational-space-station.html.
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