CONTENTS
DR. BERGSTROM RETURNS FOR GRADUATION PAGE 5
PROM AT THE POPPONESSET PAGE 3
HEART Volume 32
Sacred Heart High School, Kingston MA
News......................................2 Features..................................3 Profiles...................................5 Arts & Entertainment.............8 Opinion................................10 Sports...................................11
BEAT June 9, 2014
Number 1
CON-GRAD-ULATIONS, 2014
The seniors on the front steps before the graduation ceremony.
BY WILLIAM KELLEY Staff Writer
To everything there is a season and for the Sacred Heart seniors of 2014, a season has ended. On May 23rd they assembled in the auditorium for one last time to receive their diplomas and officially end their time in high school. The graduation ceremony was preceded on Wednesday, May 21st by Baccelaureate, the Class of 2014’s last mass as part of the student body. This mass, celebrated by Sacred Heart alum Father Gerald Souza and Sacred Heart’s own theology teacher Deacon Chris Connely, focused on the future, rather than serve as a retrospective of the past four years. The readings and Father Souza’s homily focused on how best to live one’s life with God’s guidance. The students also brought up to the altar many mementoes of their time at Sacred Heart, to give thanks for the blessings and advantages Sacred Heart has provided them. Once the mass was finished and the graduating class had received the Eucharist for the last time as students, the traditional senior slideshow, made this year by Jennifer Habeeb, was presented, juxtaposing pictures of the 18-year olds and themselves as babies. On Friday evening, May 23rd the graduates lined up and proceeded into the auditorium, filled to the brim with family, friends, faculty and several of the Sisters of Divine Providence who all came to share
that night with the young adults they’d shepherded through school. Once the entire class was seated on the auditorium stage, the choir opened by singing the National Anthem and the Sacred Heart Alma Mater. Once they’d finished, Vincent Boccallini, religion teacher and grandfather of graduate Ariana Visciarello, started the ceremony with a heartfelt prayer for the departing students, asking for God’s blessing and guidance for them. Boccallini was followed by principal, Dr. Micheal Gill, gave a speech both poking fun at himself and thanked the students for their help and patience during his transition into Sacred Heart High School two years earlier.
“The entire evening was just perfect. Watching my granddaughter graduate was particularly emotional for me. Delivering the invocation was an unforgettable memory.”
-Vincent Boccalini
After Gill finished, salutorian Reilly Robbins took the stage to deliver her speech, stressing that high school was behind their grade now and that the future was open to them, at the same time,
Photo courtesy of Mr. Joseph Masi
she asked her classmates to recognize the significance of the memories they’d made at Sacred Heart. “We don’t recognize the significant moments of our lives while they happen,” she said.
Photo courtesy of Mr. Joseph Masi
2014 graduates, Kelly Allen and Caroline Thomas, before graduation.
Then, valedictorian Lily Bessette, began her speech with a greeting to the Chinese exchange students in their native tongue. She asked what made up a family and decided that Sacred Heart was the definition of family. She urged her fellow
graduates to make history so that Sacred Heart students of the future would study them in history class and she said she couldn’t wait to see them at the next “family reunion”. Finally, the students received their diplomas and were students no longer. Dr. Donald A. Bergstrom, Sacred Heart class of 1990, was the commencement speaker. Having risen to prominence in the field of experimental medicine, he gave advice to the students he’s gleaned from his own experience after high school. Bergstrom advised the students to seek out a reliable, experienced mentor and conveyed the story of how he chose a career that he didn’t really enjoy but now he’s followed his own interests and is happy. Afterward, Sacred Heart School President, Pamela Desmarais gave the Kettler Medal Award to Kimberly Last Bouressa of the class of 1987, for her work on helping to include special needs children in sports programs. Mrs. Bouressa also had advice for the graduates: “Keep in contact with these kids, they’re the ones you’ll network with and lean on when you need them.” Suzanne Giovanetti ended the ceremony with the alumni induction, welcoming the freshly graduated into the prestigious ranks of Sacred Heart alumni. The ceremony was a joyful time for all the families and graduates, but bittersweet as well. As graduate Kelly Allen said, “It feels great to have graduated and for all my hard work to have finally paid off, but I’m definitely going to miss Sacred Heart.”
News
2 June 9, 2014
HEART BEAT
Central Europe underwater Record rainfall and catastrophic flooding inundate the Balkan Peninsula
BY AUSTIN HAUGHTON Staff Writer We often associate the word “flood” with natural disasters such as hurricanes and tsunamis. Occasionally, however, the weather can just get particularly $#@%ty, and floods just as disastrous – if not more devastating – can ensue. This is precisely what happened to the Balkan Peninsula recently, and the resulting devastation has reportedly done more damage than the Bosnian War. Between May 14 and 18, a low-pressure system designated “Yvette” or “Tamara” ravaged the Balkans – 8 nations in Southeastern Europe – causing widespread floods and devastating landslides. Serbia was among the worst nations affected, experiencing the worst rainfall seen in 120 years. Halfway into the crisis, at least 62 people died as a result of the flooding, and hundreds of thousands were forced to flee their homes. The towns of Obrenovac in Serbia and Doboj in Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for most of those victims. The destruction didn’t stop with the initial flooding. Over 2,000 landslides occurred during this time across the Balkan region, further damaging a wide array of towns and cities throughout the affected countries. The rains activated torrents and mudslides, and subsequently several rivers in watersheds of Sava and Morava rose and flooded surrounding valleys. After a week of flooding, official counts indicated that over 1.6 million people were affected in Serbia and Bosnia. The events initiated a large international aid campaign, with a variety of organizations and individuals offering a wide array of support for the affected areas. “This is the greatest flooding disaster ever. Not only in the past 100 years; this has never happened in Serbia’s history,” Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said at a press conference. “More rain fell in one day than in four months.” The Bosnian government gave an order to the Defense Ministry to deploy troops to the central and eastern parts of the country to help thousands of civilians whose homes were deluged with water and mud. “This is the worst rainfall in Bosnia since 1894, when weather measurements started to be recorded,” said Zeljko Majstorovic, a meteorologist in Sarajevo, who added that the rain which began to fall on Tuesday will continue until the end of the week. Many roads were deluged and towns and villages entirely cut off. Russian cargo planes carrying boats, generators and food joined rescue teams from around Europe and thousands of local volunteers in evacuating people and building flood defenses after the River Sava, swollen by
The flooded town of Obrenovac, west of Belgrade, Serbia, on May 19.
A Slovenian army helicopter team rescues a small baby over the village of Tisina in Bosnia.
days of torrential rain, burst its banks. Rains eased and flood waters receded on Sunday in some of the worst-hit areas of Serbia and Bosnia, but the Sava was forecast to rise further. Thousands of people have been displaced. The economic impact of the floods is likely to be huge, devastating the agricultural sector vital to both the Serbian and Bosnian economies. “These are the kind of waters not seen in 1,000 years, let alone 100,” Vucic told a televised cabinet session. He said 12 bodies had been recovered from Obrenovac after waters dropped from a peak of some three meters (10 feet). At least five more were reported dead elsewhere in Serbia. Zeljka Cvijanovic, prime minister of Bosnia’s autonomous Serb Republic, compared the devastation to Bosnia’s 1992-95 war, in which 100,000 people died. “The damage is such that we cannot recall even after the war,” she told reporters. “I carried my kids out on my back, then waited 12 hours to be rescued myself,” said 40-year-old Obrenovac resident Dragan Todorovic, who spent the night in a Belgrade sports hall with dozens of other families. “The house was new, built two years ago for 100,000 euros. What now? The worst of the flooding has since subsided, but the
Photo courtesy of boston.com
Photo courtesy of boston.com
region is still struggling to return to normal in the immediate aftermath of the devastation. For many families and individuals, there is no going back to the way things were before this catastrophe. For the Baltic nations, it may take years, perhaps decades to fully recover.
“These are the kind of waters not seen in 1,000 years, let alone 100.”
-Serbian Prime Minister Aleksander Vucic
Features
3 June 9, 2014
HEART BEAT
Secret superlatives revealed BY TIMOTHY KUKETZ Staff Writer While the seniors were hard at work this past year, they did not realize that their entire year was being closely monitored. Yes it’s true. Their habits, driving skills and personalities were evaluated and analyzed. Certainly
not as important or difficult as choosing the next pope, Senior Superlatives still need to be accurate and spot on. It was absolutely made sure that each person fit their superlative to a dime. The senior superlatives are one of the highlights of senior year as they are saved until the very end of the school year. It ends the year on a high note. You can actually find out who you’d like to be stuck in an elevator with or who to avoid on the highway.
Best Eyes: Sam Boyles and Alexis Ahern
Best All Around: Mike Bentley and Katie Foley Most Likely to Succeed: Austin Haughton and Hannah Wisniewski Class Clown: Adam Pagliuca Best Nickname: Courtney “Snorts” Burt
Best Hair: Mark Simonetti and Ariana Viscariello
Worst Driver: Lily Bessette
Best Smile : Griffin Ostrowski and Jenna Mucci
Best Car: Anthony Norris
Best Dancer: Griffin Ostrowski and Kellie Goodell
Cutest Couple that never was: Lily Bessette and Ben LeBlanc
Changed Most From Freshman Year: Courtney Burt and Jordan Dunn
Cutest Couple: Kieran Kelleher and Moira Gattoni
Most Adorable: Menjun Duan and Shayla Goodell
Teachers’ Pet: Reilly Robbins
Best to Take Home to Mom and Dad: Mike Bentley and Caroline Thomas
Most Likely to be Out of Dress Code: Kellie Goodell and Ben Bianco
Most Sarcastic: Pat Ohrenberger and Hannah St. Don Best Laugh: Kevin Strohschneider and Kelsea MacNeil
Class Best Friends: Kieran Kelleher and Kevin Strohschneider, Kelly Rathje and Alexis Ahern
Most School Spirit: Eric Struski and Katie Foley
Most Likely to Marry a Millionaire: Alyissa Li Brown Photo courtesy of Courtney Burt
Most Athletic: Kieran Kelleher and Kelly Rathje
Seniors show off their trophies that they won for their superlatives.
Most Likely to be a Millionaire: Anthony Norris Most Likely to be President: Noel Maguire
Friendliest: Luke Tompkins and Caroline Imparato
Lifer Lunch: Wait Time 13 Years Lifers get together to reflect on their Sacred Heart years. BY JENNIFER URIBE Staff Writer After graduating high school, people tend to grow apart. Not in a bad way, but because life gets in the way. One thing about Sacred Heart is that you don’t need to forget those memories. One of those memories is being a lifer. The Sacred Heart School has enrollment for grades Pre-K through 12. Few students are able to achieve enrollment at for those 13 years. These students are given a pin of admiration for their longstanding commitment to Sacred Heart. This pin signifies appreciation for the few that stayed at the school for over a dozen years, and gives thanks to the parents for their loyalty to the school through its ups and downs. Sacred Heart has given lifer pins for over a decade now, but recently, Sacred Heart President Pamela Desmarais introduced a new tradition; the Lifer Luncheon. This annual event is a special lunch dedicated to the lif-
Photo courtesy of Kieran Kelleher
Male senior lifers pose for a picture at Plymouth’s East Bay Grille.
ers and their families, Pamela Desmarais said, “It’s a way to give thanks to the students and families, who have spent so much of their time, their money, dedication and support to the school.” Since May 2011, every year Desmarais hosts this lunch in order to celebrate and show gratitude to the students and their families. Generally, lifers make up 30% or more of the whole class. In the graduating class of 2014, there were 15 lifers; two of which were Courtney Burt and Jen Habeeb. Even though both attended the school for 13 years, they each had a different perspective on the importance of being a lifer at Sacred Heart. Jen stated a more personal reflection, “Being a lifer is important to me because I’ve spent so much of my life at Sacred Heart and I wouldn’t be who I am today without them.” In contrast, Burt analyzed the pros that are involved with being a lifer, “it’s important to be a lifer because it’s almost like you’re guaranteed to have the same moral values and you’ll always have support.”
The 2014 lifers line up for a photo before leaving for East Bay.
Both alumni mentioned two crucial aspects of the word ‘lifer’. Not only do lifers stay at the school for 13 years, but they get to show outside people how special the Sacred Heart community really is. “Being a lifer is important to the school because it shows people that there’s something special about Sacred Heart that makes it worth attending for 13 years..” said Habeeb. Not every school offers a curriculum from grades K-12, and this continuation of grades is a unique characteristic of Sacred Heart. As years go by, the ones who stay, are the students that exhibit a sense of stability and success that Sacred Heart tries to project every day. Though Sacred Heart is a fantastic college preparatory school, there is something attractive about the community that had made it one of a kind. Thus, lifers are symbols of successful investments for those families. Students in all grades come and go, but the ones who stay have a sense of gratitude towards teachers and staff who have been with them along for the ride.
Photo courtesy of Susan Giovanetti Michael Bentley receives
his lifer pin from President Pamela Desmarais.
Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Facebook Page
Features
4 June 9, 2014
HEART BEAT
Put on your boogie, boogie shoes Prom season has come and gone at Sacred Heart
Popponesset Inn ballroom, minutes before attendees begin to arrive.
BY JEREMY THOMAS Staff Writer Another Sacred Heart prom has come and gone. While the thoughts of that night are still fresh in our minds, let us reflect upon the evening and the experiences we had. The 2014 prom was hosted at the beautiful and scenic Popponesset Inn, overlooking the New Seabury waterfront. For many people this was a long distance from home. Junior Nichole Henderson said, “The drive was just over 40 minutes, and while I didn’t mind the driving, the time was long. However, the drive was well worth it for the fantastic venue, and night as a whole.” The feeling of the prom was electrifying, sparking dance moves before food had even been served! Dinner was a simple contemporary meal, consisting of two basic choices, ravioli or chicken parmesan, with soup and salad on the side. Along with a non-alcoholic, open bar, the food and drink matched the excitement. As the tables were packed away, and the sternos put out, the night was starting to kick into full swing. After having a few mishaps with securing a DJ, the last minute DJ, Greg Lanzillotta, from Beat Train Productions, really pulled through. Junior Cam Keough, an avid DJ, commented, “I was skeptical when I first saw him. His equipment looked great, but having not seen nor heard of him before, I was a little worried.” Once the DJ tables were spinning, and the music was in full swing, people had no trouble getting up and dancing. Junior Chris Latini said, “He was great. I wasn’t expecting a DJ that was playing more of a party oriented set up. Over all he was great” Keough also mentioned, “He was surprisingly great! He had a great combination of slow songs, and just kept the
overall beat of the night positive.” As at last year’s prom, the Junior class representatives secured a gorgeous photo booth from Silly Gorilla that allowed free-of-charge pictures all during the prom. “I liked the Photo booth, it was fun. I took some great pictures, and had some great laughs,” said prom attendee Nichole Henderson. On a contrary note, Latini said “I didn’t enjoy it very much; it felt cramped, and unenergetic.”
It was time for the most anticipated announcements of the night: Prom Court: In a landslide vote, Senior Couple, Noel McGuire and Caroline Thomas, were crowned the King and Queen. Junior Couple, John Storer and Nichole Henderson, were crowned the Prince and Princess. Both couples shared a celebratory kiss, indicating that both grades had picked the right people.
Prom organizer and Spanish teacher, Mrs. Justine Murphy, said: “The facilities manager, William Lopez, was very cooperative in meeting all of our needs. We even had a frozen juice bar for the students. Some early arrivals were able to take advantage of the view and beach. However, the weather was in lament.” Abbie Sagona, Junior Class President, commented on the stresses behind planning the event. “I was very surprised at how well it turned out. I think people enjoyed it very much. We almost lost the crowns at the beginning of Prom! But everything fell into place. The centerpieces, an idea from Kelly O’Donnell, came out great and looked fantastic!” As prom was coming to a close, it was time for the most anticipated announcements of the night: Prom Court. In a landslide vote,
Photo courtesey of Sacred Heart’s Facebook page
Juniors Peyton Fleming, Emily Lochran and Jeniffer Uribe pose for pre prom photos.
Photo courtesey of Sacred Heart’s Facebook page
Senior Couple, Noel McGuire and Caroline Thomas, were crowned the King and Queen. Junior Couple, John Storer and Nichole Henderson, were crowned the Prince and Princess. Both couples shared a celebratory kiss, indicating that both grades had picked the right people. Even as the last song faded, the enjoyment of Prom night was still ongoing. As the limos departed and the tour bus headed to Sacred Heart’s after party, the night was surely not over for many attendees. Over forty prom attendees went to Sacred Heart’s first after prom party organized by the Sacred Heart Parent Association and held at the Plymouth Boys and Girls Club. The party, lasting from 11pm to 5am was a hit, having a second DJ and movies, and a complimentary breakfast. Luke Tompkins, a lucky attendee even won a Jet ski. The Parent Association hopes to run a similar program next year. Thanks to months of work by prom organizers and Student Council Officers, Abbie Sagona, Maria Fonts, Kelley O’Donnell, Maribeth Mason, as well as Mrs. Justine Murphy, prom went off without any serious glitches.
Photo courtesey of Mr. Gary Ostrowski
Seniors Moira Gattoni and Kieran Kelleher pose on the Sandwich beachfront before Prom.
Profiles
5 June 9, 2014
HEART BEAT
Meet former grad, Vincent Jordan
Sacred Heart alum becomes editor-in-chief of Boston University publication BY MOLLY PRESUTTI Staff Writer Vincent Jordan, has led a busy life since graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 2011. The twenty-one year old is living in Boston during the school year and has just completed his junior year of college at Boston University. During his time at Sacred Heart, Jordan participated in multiple extracurricular activities including being a member of the Heart Beat newspaper staff. He got involved with the paper his junior year. When asked about what sparked his interest in journalism he responded, “Mr. Dalton got me interested in journalism. We had a really good school newspaper so I looked into taking the journalism class and applied to be the photo editor along with the beautiful and talented Pamela Anderson. Senior year I did newspaper as an elective and it was fun. Upon graduating from Sacred Heat, Jordan enrolled at Boston University as a biochemistry major. He quickly realized his passions lay elsewhere and changed his major to international relations concentrating in foreign policy and Asia with a minor in French. Jordan continued his interest in journalism and began looking for an extracur-
ricular activity involving the field. Jordan applied to be on the staff of the International Relations Review, an academic journal/magazine published once per semester at BU. The magazine takes submissions of essays and papers that have to do with international affairs. Jordan was given a position on the editorial board which was responsible for editing and layout of the magazine. Along with this responsibility, Jordan also wrote an editorial for the magazine about the nuclear situation in
Photo courtesy of Vincent Jordan Vincent Jordan poses for a picture.
Iran. The current editor in chief of the magazine noticed Jordan’s hard work and potential, and suggested he run against another opponent for editor in chief for the upcoming semester. The staff and editorial board voted for the new editor, and Jordan won the position. Jordan has high hopes for the magazine in the upcoming semesters. He plans on expanding the magazine and getting a higher volume of quality essays with a broader range of topics to be published. Recognizing that BU has a wide range of resources and influential people, he would also like to start publishing interviews with diplomats and other experts in international affairs. In addition to these ideas, Jordan also would like to make the magazine more visually appealing with graphics and photo essays, especially submitted by the many students studying abroad. Jordan believes that the Sacred Heart’s journalism and newspaper programs helped prepare him for this position. Former teacher Mr. Scott Dalton taught him the fundamentals of journalism and the importance of hard work. During his time on the staff the Heart Beat received a gold medal at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and that taught Jordan what success really looked like. Jordan states that, “In one way or another, it’s definitely because of Sacred Heart that I’m successful.”
Dr. Bergstrom salutes the grads
The oncologist, drug researcher, and Sacred Heart alum returns to his alma mater
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Donald Bergstrom works in an oncology lab.
BY HENRY ESHBAUGH Contributing Writer Sporting both an MD and a PhD from an 8-year-long program at the University of Washington in Seattle, Donald Bergstrom is not your everyday, lightweight doctoral scholar. Dr. Bergstrom, now the chief medical officer at Mersana Therapeutics, a small biotechnology startup in
Cambridge, specializes in experimental medicine oncology - that is, finding new and creative ways to stop cancer in its tracks - and it’s just the sort of thing that requires such formidable accreditation and mental ability. Dr. Bergstrom is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School - Class of 1990 - and, while at Sacred Heart, was noted for his mathematical ability. Bergstrom remembers a close bond with the faculty - one of the advantages, he suggests, of a small school. After graduating, Dr. Bergstrom attended Johns Hopkins University, where he studied English and biophysics. Though English and biophysics may not at first seem the most natural of combinations, Dr. Bergstrom posits that proper, collaborative science requires the ability to communicate with others, which entails an appreciation for the arts and humanities. One might notice that Dr. Bergstrom is quite taken by science - an observation that definitely didn’t pass by one Dr. Love, professor of biophysics at Johns Hopkins, who, after giving a lecture on research on the molecular structure of hemoglobin, found an eager undergraduate Bergstrom at his office hours. Love then inquired of Bergstrom, “Who the heck are you and what the heck do you want?” Bergstrom sought a place in Love’s lab, and Love was welcoming – Bergstrom points out that Love was one of his most important mentors, the one who was eventually responsible for his enrollment in a joint MD/PhD program offered through the University of Washington. While in Washington, Bergstrom was a resident practitioner in clinical pathology, and worked in the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Once again, Dr. Bergstrom points out the importance of mentors. He advises us to “Seek out mentors... they know you better than you do.” While in Seattle, Dr. Bergstrom met several mentors he credits with insight into his psyche.
The Sacred Heart class of 2014 listens to Dr. Donald Bergstrom during their final moments at Sacred Heart.
After acquiring his degree, Dr. Bergstrom found employment at Merck, where he held various positions of increasing trust and responsibility. Later, Dr. Bergstrom accepted a management position at Sanafi, a biotechnology firm, a move he was warned against making by one of his aforementioned mentors; she remarked that he wouldn’t like being so far away from science, instead devoting most of his day to budgets and reports. Recently, Dr. Bergstrom decided that such a position was not for him, and has now moved to Mersana Therapeutics, where he has taken the post of Chief Medical Officer.
“The abscence of laughter in work is a sign of misery.”
-Dr. Bergstrom Dr. Bergstrom points out the importance of “Figuring out what really drives you” - it’s important, he feels, to have a reason to get out of bed and go to work each day, and that a job that brings one joy is just such a reason. With this, Dr. Bergstrom observes that the absence of laughter in the workplace is a sign of misery - one last piece of advice he left the graduates during his speech. Dr. Donald Bergstrom is one of the rare few who are not only incredibly intelligent, but charismatic and practicalminded - traits that are interwoven not only in his background but also in his speech. He is, to sum up, a truly inspiring person.
Staff photo by Cameron Keough
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Arts
8 June 9, 2014
HEART BEAT
A play on a Shakespearean classic BY EMILY WAYSTACK Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of Mr. Joseph Masi
Seniors Kellie Goodell (left) and Shayla Goodell (right) pose after the conclusion of the Shakespeare play.
One of the many electives offered to students at Sacred Herat High School is the Shakespeare Workshop. This is a half-credit course taught by English teacher Mrs. Winifred Dick and offered to all grades. Dick explains that the class serves the purpose of focusing on the performances of Shakespeare’s works in contrast to a more traditional focus on the language William Shakespeare used. After studying all year and attending a showing of Romeo and Juliet, the class did their own version of A Midsummer’s Night Dream for the student body. The show also contained some actors who were not in the class and Dick said she had even “recruited seasoned veterans, such as Griffin Ostrowski”. Ostrowski, who played the iconic roles of Bottom and Pyramus said, “It was great to see people on stage who you wouldn’t expect to be on stage.” He went on to talk about how the new actors really came out of their shells. Fledging actors, seniors Ben Bianco and Adam Pagliuca played Oberon, the fairy king, and his hilarious best friend, Puck, respectively. Adding modern twists, such as a gangster fairy and futuristic clothing and accessories, to the pared down version of the show truly captivated the audience. According to those involved, one of the best parts of the experience was the involvement of Gabriel Kuttner from the Actors Shakespeare Project, a professional actor who came in to help the students with stage blocking. With Kuttner’s help, the students improved their actions on stage. Feedback from the student body after the performance was positive and the show was enjoyed by all. Dick said that she was very pleased with how the show came out. She expressed her pride in the students and her satisfaction with how they all blended as a group. Many of the actors had the same reactions as Billy Kelley who said, “It
was such a fun experience and a pleasure to be in. I feel like I understand Shakespeare’s work a lot better now.”
Photo courtesy of Mr.Joseph Masi
Junior Francesca Keelan and junior William Kelley perform a scene in the Shakespeare production.
Sacred Heart getting artsy Sacred Heart hosted an art show during their 2nd annual Spring Fest. BY MARIBETH MASON Staff Writer On May 3, 2014, Sacred Heart had its second annual Spring Fest. At the same time sports were being played, the art show was on display. The art show consisted of photographs and paintings from Sacred Heart art teacher, Ms. Julie Trahon’s art classes. These were arranged in the lower gym for everyone to view. The photographs and paintings were done by students in Trahon’s classes. Some photos had been worked on the entire year. The students edited the
Photo courtesy of Alesandra Pasquale
Sacred Heart students’ paintings hung up on display at the Kingston library.
photos often adding different colors and filters. At times the edited photo didn’t even look like the original one. Everyone seemed to be mesmerized by the pictures. Junior Maria Fonts said, “Everyone is so talented especially the elementary school with their tissue paper pictures. It was amazing how close up it looks like different colors but far away it is a picture.” There were also art sculptures on display. Junior Kam Murphy created a Boston Strong sculpture out of wire and paper, still in Boston Strong spirit a year after the bombings. The outside of the sculpture had a red, white and blue B and on the inside it said “Strong” in wire. Seventh grader, Olivia Colombo, created a sculpture consisting of everything you could find anywhere you look. There were recyclable items painted in all different colors of the rainbow. There were spoons, necklaces, a harmonica and many more items you wouldn’t think would go together. This sculpture was voted first place. At another Spring Fest table, students were drawing Henna tattoos for the long lines of waiting people. Henna tattoos are a traditional Indian design often used at marriages and special occasions. In America, however Henna is simply an artistic design. The design is temporarily painted on skin. Eventually the tattoo wears away. It starts off brown and then turns orange once the hard covering peels off. Juniors Jennifer Uribe and Peyton Fleming created exquisite Henna designs starting at the hands and sometimes climbing up people’s arms. The designs included flowers or swirls; it all depended on what the customer wanted drawn on his or her arm. Uribe said, “I enjoyed seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I finished their design.” There was a photo booth where people lined up to take pictures with their friends and capture the memories of Spring Fest. Students and visitors made funny and serious faces. Everyone seemed to be having fun taking pictures with the props that were provided for them. Junior Justin Marino summed up Spring Fest: “The art show brightened my weekend. I’m glad I got to see all the pictures and cool sculptures. I had fun.”
Photo courtesy of Alesandra Pasquale
More artwork displayed in the library.
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Seventh grader Olivia Columbo’s artwork on display.
Arts
9 June 9, 2014
HEART BEAT
Coffee House “springs” outside Springfest’s outdoor coffee house is a huge success!
BY CASEY CAMPBELL Staff Writer The past months’ Coffee House, which was held on Saturday May 3, was one for the books. For the first time ever, the Coffee House was held outside, rather than inside the cafeteria as in the past. It was truly a year of firsts, with the integration of the elementary students, a performance from a full band and a magic show. Given the hectic schedule of both sports and coffee
Heart coffee house before, mainly because of the dress Keough was wearing. Other performers included Griffin Ostrowski, Muyang Jin, Kory Turner, Kayla Turner, Maddie Kilpeck, Emma Banden, Payton Cavanaugh, Emily Porelle, Cheyenne Frasier, Macy Marani, Rose Segadelli, Caitlin Prario, Julia Jennings and Hannah Andrade. English teacher, Ms. Carey Zigouras, helped put together this years’ Coffee House and said that it was especially “inclusive” in that even the elementary students were involved. She also added: “It was hectic because of the coordinated schedule around the sports, but that added a more improvisational nature, which was fun”.
Photo courtesy of Cameron Keough
Junior hosts Tim Kuketz and Henry Eshbaugh bring pizzaz to the latest installment of the Coffee House.
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Nichole Henderson and Noah Molino perform at the Coffee House.
house performances, it can be said that this years’ program was the most difficult to coordinate. The show began at around noon, and was performed in two shifts that ended around 2. It was held between the new Music Center and the SAC and was hosted by juniors Tim Kuketz and Henry Eshbaugh. Highlights included seniors Sam Boyles, Kieran Kelleher, Pat Ohrenburger and Eric Struski’s performance of Bastille’s Pompeii; The Band’s song, The Weight, was performed with junior Cam Keough on bass, Latin teacher Mr. David Terkelson on guitar, 8th grader Noah Molino on drums, senior Austin Haughton on keyboard, and junior Nichole Henderson taking vocals; junior Emily Waystack and senior, Italian international student Gionmarco Cioni belted out a duet titled Love Is An Open Door; freshman Zoë Emme and French teacher Ms. Carol Davis performed La Seine by Guy La Farge, with Emme singing and Davis on the fiddle; Emme came back with junior Henry Eshbaugh to take on the Arctic Monkeys’ R U Mine, with Emme on vocals and Eshbaugh on guitar; junior Swiss, international student Isabelle Handschin, with help from her assistant Cam Keough, performed a magic show, the likes of which had not been seen at a Sacred
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Junior Henry Eshbaugh fretting his guitar during a solo performance.
Tech man Cam Keough said that “preparing was a lot of work, but it was well worth it in the end”. Singer, Nichole Henderson, said “It was hard to coordinate everything around everyone’s schedule, seeing as we were all so busy with sports and such, but everything worked out in the end and it was fantastic. I personally had a terrific job working with my group. They’re all very talented and I hope to jam with them again.” Overall, the show was a terrific success. Fun was had by both the performers and the audience, who were electric throughout the show. If next years’ lineup is anything like this previous one, it will be something to see.
“It was hectic.. but that added a more improvisational nature, which was fun.”
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Senior Samuel Boyles and latin teacher David Turkelson perform with duel acoustic guitars.
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Junior Isabelle Hendschin performs a magic show with her lovely assistant junior Cam Keough.
- Carey Zigouras
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Cofee House performers entertain elementary school students at the cofee house as well.
Senior Muyang Jin sings his heart out to great critical acclaim.
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Senior Gionmarco Cioni and junior Emily Waystack performing Love is an Open Door.
Opinion HEART BEAT
Fond farewells and advice The Heart Beat’s co-editors leave their written legacy
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hese last thirteen years at Sacred Heart have been quite the journey. This last year with the Heartbeat newspaper has played a key role in my Sacred Heart journey and I do not think I would be the same without it. On May 23, 2014, fifty-seven young, bright minds received their diplomas and began their new journeys as Sacred Heart alumni. As one of those 2014 graduating Sacred Heart seniors, I urge all underclassman to appreciate every moment of high school. Memorize your MERMEDS. Work hard in math because if even Mr. Foresta’s dog, Barney, can do it, then you can too, (either that or you’re a dingbat). Learn how to make citations; this will be a crucial tool in college (so I’ve been told). Read every page of David Copperfield; even if you know you’ll flunk the quizzes, knowing you read a 1397 page novel feels amazing. Get involved in everything you can; Tech Dorks and Roots and Shoots were strange sounding clubs, but I made a best-teacher-friend through both. Oh, and through newspaper you can meet Steve Kent. Do not tune out Mr. Rose during U.S. History or Economics, when he goes on random tangents about subjects not pertaining to the class. His words are some of the wisest I’ve ever heard. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, especially in physics; if Glynn knows you care, then he will care even more about making sure you understand the material. Ask Mr. Foresta or Mr. Boccalini about calamari night. You’ll find where to get your calamari out of a list of 26* professionally judged restaurants. Do not fear AP Spanish or any other 5th level of a language; it is do-able and it is fun. Take every chance you can. Never back down. Help and love others. Make history.
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very person has a different high school experience. Most often we hear adults look back fondly on high school laughing at their wardrobe or horrified at their haircut. Others are just happy they have survived the four years. Whichever category you may fit into or think you will, at the end of the day, high school is a journey. I had the opportunity of experiencing high school in two schools, each with its cliques and dramas. It is in the last two years of high school at Sacred Heart that I have learned the importance of working hard while doing things I truly enjoy. At the beginning of high school the main focus for every student, drilled into heads by parents and teachers, is to get good grades. Certainly that is of the upmost importanceI in the midst of my late night study sessions, however, the biggest thing I have learned is that it is also important to find things to enjoy about school. So don’t hold back from trying out for that sport or performing in a play because you feel it will conflict with school work. The best solution is to stay organized, ask for help when needed, and remember to relax and take a deep breath. Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. Talk to everyone, not just your lunch table. I promise you will discover that everyone is pretty much just like you. Don’t worry that you will be judged because it is not worth the stress. As I say goodbye to Sacred Heart High School, I can absolutely say that I have learned a lot in high school and can confidently go into the world. I am thankful to have been at a school where every single, a]dministrator, faculty member, and student truly cares. I have made lasting memories and friendships as well as learned many life lessons. I wish everyone the best and hope that everyone enjoys every experience that is high school.
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earest Heart Beat Readers, The time has come for me and my fellow editors to pass the torch on to the next generation of Heart Beat staff members. It is with sadness that I relinquish my editorship of the Heart Beat, but I am also looking forward to seeing the imprint the next staff will leave on the paper. I remember the first edition of the Heart Beat I ever read. I was in seventh grade and I was deeply impressed by the work of the upperclassmen. I read that issue cover to cover and I have read every issue of the Heart Beat the same way for five years. I waited patiently for each new issue and even got the paper confiscated for reading it during class. I loved the Heart Beat from the moment I read it. It was something so unique and personal to the students at Sacred Heart and I instantly knew I wanted to be a part of it. I never expected, however, to become co-editor. I have loved every minute of my time spent working on the Heart Beat. Whether I was hunting down my friends for their articles the day of layout, or designing pages minutes before they had to be sent to print, I would not have wanted to miss a second of it. The staff members and myself took on The Big Apple and dealt with a double truck crisis. They have made working on the Heart Beat both fun and rewarding. The staff of the Heart Beat is a team. Everyone brings a different talent and skill set to the table and together, we create something totally unique. Our Heart Beat staff would not have achieved nearly as much success without the help of our advisor, Mr. Boccalini. He has guided us and laughed with us (mostly at us), and I can truly say he has changed my life. He has been such a positive influence on me and my fellow staff members both in the classroom and working on the Heart Beat and I am forever appreciative of his lessons and his spirit. A lot more work goes into the Heart Beat than the Sacred Heart community may realize, but the end result is worth every minute of stress. The Heart Beat has been the highlight of my thirteen years at Sacred Heart and as difficult as it is for me to say goodbye, I know myself and my fellow staff members have left our imprint on the Heart Beat that will never truly leave. To my fellow staff members, thank you, you are all brilliant wonderful people who will do amazing things in life. To the Sacred Heart community, thank you for reading what we all work so hard on and thank you for your support. And finally, to Mr. Boccalini, thank you for teaching me not only how to be a writer, but a good person. Thank you for appointing me editor of the Heart Beat. You have no idea what a wonderful impact it has had on me, and thank you for your unflagging support. Most of all, thank you for believing in me that I could be editor of the Heart Beat and thank you for the many days you have brightened for us with your jokes and laughter.
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THE HEART BEAT Editors-in-Chief: Casey Campbell Daniel Goldman Front Page Editor: Emily Waystack News Editor: Jeremy Thomas Features Editor: Maribeth Mason Double Truck Editors: Emily Lochran Jennifer Uribe A&E Editor: Billy Kelley Opinion Editor: Abbie Sagona Profiles Editor: Tim Kuketz Sports Editor: Gabrielle Fantasia Photographers: Cam Keough Kelley O’Donnell Contributing Writers: Lilly Bessette Henry Eshbaugh Jennifer Habeeb Austin Haughton Mark Khalil Molly Presutti Shauna Sweeny THE HEART BEAT is the student newspaper of Sacred Heart High School, located at 399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. The views expressed herein are those of the staff. Responsible letters should be addressed to the Editorial Staff c/o Mr. Boccalini or via e-mail at vboccalini@sacredheartkingston.com. THE HEART BEAT welcomes readers’ opinions on all topics. Letters must be signed. The editors reserve the right to reject, edit, or shorten letters. THE HEART BEAT is printed by Graphic Developments, Inc.
Mission Statement
The Heart Beat is Sacred Heart High School’s newspaper. As the present custodians of this long-standing and award-winning publication, we pledge ourselves to the following threefold purpose: To inspire and foster a sense of passion and love for journalism, journalistic ethics and the integrity of the written word; To create and develop an atmosphere of responsible leadership, commitment to truth and dedication to the highest standards of journalistic principles; To recognize that in all we do, we are in the service of our Provident God who has blessed us with the opportunity to minister to the Sacred Heart community. -Vincent Boccalini Moderator The Heart Beat
Press Affiliations Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) Suffolk University (SU)
Sports
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HEART BEAT
June 9, 2014
Fighting Saints drive for victory The team was not able to make a playoff run, however, as it was a junior varsity team. Being only the third season of girls’ lacrosse, it was a huge step forward for the Lady Saints, performing much better than the previous two seasons when they were a club team. The boys’ lacrosse team started the season strong with three consecutive wins. After a tough series of losses, the Saints fell to a record of 5-5. Needing a final record of .500 to qualify for the tournament the boys needed to win at least four of their last eight games. Over the course of a few weeks their record became 7-8. They now needed to win two of their last three games. With the outcome of the season resting on the final game, the Saints were able to defeat Coyle Cassidy 14-2, qualifying for post season play. Being placed as the fourteenth seed of the tournament, the Saints were pitted against the third seed Hanover. With a 19-1 loss, the season came to an end one round into the playoff tournament for the second year in a row. The Fighting Saints had an exceptional 2014 spring season with teams preforming much better than expected. Hopefully, progress will continue and the 2015 spring season will be even better for the Saints.
BY DANIEL GOLDMAN Staff Writer Three Sacred Heart sports teams that had a particularly successful 2014 spring season are the girls’ varsity softball team and both the girl’s and boy’s lacrosse teams. Both the softball team and the boy’s lacrosse team were able to qualify for the post-season tournament beginning May 29, however neither team made it beyond the first round. Starting the season with early wins, the varsity softball team was able to build momentum right off the bat. With a back and forth season the Lady Saints held a final record of 11-7, allowing them entry into the tournament as the thirteenth seed. Playing in the first round against the fourth seed East Bridgewater, the team was up for a challenge. After a close game filled with exciting plays and suspenseful moments, Sacred Heart fell to East Bridgewater 2-0. Even though the Saints were playing great defense with outstanding pitching and more than one double play, the Saints’ offense was sub-par, stranding many runners on base. The Saints
Photo courtesy of Prestige Portraits Sophomore Lauren Melchionda winding up her pitch.
Photo courtesy of Alessandra Pasquale The Lady Saints move the ball down field as Coyle defenders rush back to their zone.
were led by senior captains Andriana DiMaria and Julia Pomella, along with junior captain Gabby Fantasia. The Lady Saints’ lacrosse team under the guidance of first year coach, Heather Maxey, were able to have as good of a season as it gets. The Saints, captained by senior Courtney Burt and eighth grader Julia Barry, did not lose a single game all season, finishing with an impressive final record of 18-0. As many of the players were underclassmen, the future looks bright for additional undefeated seasons.
Photo courtesy of Prestige Portraits Saints lacrosse comes together before the start of the game.
Heat vs. Spurs in NBA Playoffs Can Miami three-peat as NBA Champions or will Spurs end their reign? BY MARK KHALIL Staff Writer These NBA playoffs have been historic! The 2014 NBA playoffs have broken more records than any other playoff year with most game 7’s and four point plays in playoff history. It has been a classic battle between young players vs experienced veterans. In the end only the most experienced and talented teams get to compete in the NBA championships, that starts on Thursday, June 6 at 9 PM. The 2014 NBA Playoffs is the postseason best-ofseven elimination tournament of the National Basketball Association. Eight teams in the Eastern Conference and eight in the Western Conference are participating, ultimately deciding the final four teams who will play in the conference finals. Seeding for the playoffs are determined by each team’s regular season record. The seeding for the Western Conference is 1. San Antonio Spurs 2. Oklahoma City Thunder 3. Los Angeles Clippers 4. Houston Rockets 5. Portland Trailblazers 6. Golden State Warriors 7. Memphis Grizzlies 8. Dallas Mavericks. The seeding for the Eastern Conference is 1. Indiana Pacers 2. Miami Heat 3. Toronto Raptors 4. Chicago Bulls 5. Washington DC Wizards 6. Brooklyn Nets 7. Charlotte Bobcats 8. Atlanta Hawks. Five of the eight first round series were extended to game sevens. Three of the series, Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, and Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers, were played on May 3, which marked the first time ever in NBA history that three game sevens were played on the same day. Two other game sevens were played on the following day, featuring the Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets at Toronto Raptors. The five game sevens in the first round already tied the record for the most number of game sevens in any NBA
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playoffs, set in the 1994 NBA Playoffs. The NBA finals start Thursday, June 6. To compete for the championship, you need to win your conference. To win the championship you need to win 4 best of 7 series. Only one team from each conference plays for the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy. The Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals winner after the conclusion of the NBA Playoffs and NBA Conference Finals, and has been the new name of the former championship trophy, Walter A. Brown Trophy since 1984. The current design was first awarded in 1977 still under its original name, which was changed in honor of former NBA commissioner Larry O’Brien who served from 1975 to 1984. Before joining the NBA, O’Brien was the United States Postmaster General under President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1968. The NBA finals will feature the Miami Heat from the East and the San Antonio Spurs from the West. Miami was the second seed and San Antonio was the first seed from their respective conferences. This will be Miami’s fourth consecutive year in the finals and they will be looking to win its third title in four years. San Antonio has won the
title four times before and the team will be looking for its fifth this year. These two teams faced off in the finals last year with Miami winning is seven games. The Spurs had a commanding 3-2 series lead going into game 6 and were a mere couple minutes away from winning the title. They looked headed to a fifth title in five chances when they built a 13-point lead with under 4 minutes left in the third quarter, then grabbed a five-point edge with 28 seconds left in regulation after blowing the lead. But Heat Star, Lebron James, hit a 3-pointer and forward Ray Allen tied it with another. Just 5.2 seconds remained in regulation. The Heat were close to the edge; but the Heat won game 6 and continued on to win game 7 to be named the 2012-2013 NBA champions. Now the stage is set for another nail biting, thrilling, historic, and epic rematch finals series. Tune in and watch the action on Thursday, June 6 at 9!
Photo courtesy of http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ LeBron James holds up his first NBA Championship trophy in 2012.
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HEART BEAT
June 9, 2014
Springfest: athletics all day long A day full of family fun and athletics culminated into one successful morning BY GABRIELLE FANTASIA Staff Writer Sacred Heart School’s second annual Springfest took over the campus on May 3, giving opportunities for the whole school to show support for their sports teams. Each spring athletic team scheduled games, matches, or meets held at different times of the day- keeping the campus busy from sunrise to sunset.
Staff photo by Alessandra Pasquale Senior Ben LeBlanc winds and throws.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the girls’ varsity softball team did not get the opportunity to play another school in their division. The girls still managed to kickstart the day in an enjoyable way. With the help of parents, faculty, and alumni, the game started at 9:00am, and was a great opportunity for the girls and their families to have fun and break free from the seriousness that league games demand. Later the boys’ varsity lacrosse team played North Quincy and snuck out a 7- 5 victory. The boys played together as a cohesive unit to score the final two goals and won the battle against North Quincy High School. The girls’ junior varsity lacrosse team managed to defeat Coyle & Cassidy High School with a 12-4 victory. Throughout the whole first half, the Lady Saints battled the opposing team, keeping the score close. At half time, the score was 5-4. The girls were able to rally in the second half and succeeded in keeping possession of the ball on their side of the field for a majority of the second half. Defensive players really pulled through in this game, as there were dozens of turnovers as a result of their defense. Defense wasn’t the only thing working for the Lady Saints, however, as six offensive players were on fire and
Freshmen Bridget LeBlanc and Josie Tracy pose for the camera.
earned a place for their names on the scoring list. Coach Heather Maxey noted players Sam Knox, Heidi Banden, and Maggie Slein for their transfers around the goal area which led to Sacred Heart goals. The girls’ varsity tennis team did exceptionally well against Sturgis Charter School East with a 4-1 win. With the weather on her side, star singles player, junior Winnie Wang, pulled out another victory improving her record to 6-2. The Lady Saints’ doubles team of Mia Camelio and Lina Li made a massive comeback in the first set of their match and reigned victorious with a score of 7-5. In their second set, the girls won 6-2 with both players giving their all. As a team, the girls improved their record to 5-3 for the season. The boys’ varsity tennis team also had a match against Sturgis Charter School East and unfortunately came away with a 5 - 0 loss despite hard work from doubles partners Griffin Wagner and Alex Babyak and singles player Cam Keough. The boys’ varsity baseball team lost a tough game against Blue Hills Regional High School with a 11-3 score. Sophomore pitcher Nick Weir stuck out 7 players, but the downfall for the team seemed to be defensive errors. Fortunately, the boys were able to come back and beat Blue Hills 4-3 when they played them for the second time at Blue Hills. Last but certainly not least, both boys’ and girls’ varsity track hosted a meet against Cohasset- Hull. The girls’ varsity team came out victorious with a 96-62 win as a result of star performances from half a dozen athletes. Star runners Junior Isabelle Handschin, Katelyn Foley, and Evan Coletti all came away with multiple titles from the event. The boys’ track team lost by three points, ending with a score of 67-64. Games, meets, and matches were not the only events occupying the day. While the Sacred Heart community came from all over Massachusetts to support their athletic teams, they were able to buy merchandise currently sold within the school bookstore such as hats, sweatshirts, tee shirts, and sweatpants. Offering these items at the school’s spring homecoming proved to be successful as the bookstore was able to make a profit from Springfest sales. The staff from the cafeteria donated much of their time on that warm Saturday to prepare and sell lunch and snacks to visitors as well. Also available to visitors, especially the younger crowd was a bouncy house and two activities provided by the Art Department. Art teacher, Ms. Julie Trahon organized and executed the art show that took place all day in the Student Athletic Center gym which
Staff photo by Alessandra Pasquale Junior Cam Keough prepares to serve.
showcased various student works such as paintings, sculptures, photography, and drawings. She also encouraged her students to take part in providing face painting and henna- temporary tattoos that last a few weeks and are applied freehandedly by an artist who draws them directly on to the skin. Junior Jenn Uribe took the opportunity to show off her henna skills at Springfest, aiming to recreate the swirls and patterns mimicked by the customary Hindi designs. Uribe said that she enjoys giving out henna because it is, “a unique art form that relies more on organic plants instead of chemicals to create temporary tattoos. The experience was very enjoyable because of the freedom it gives the artist”. While guests were getting painted and henna tattooed they were able to enjoy the great live entertainment of the outdoor coffee house. The coffee house, a hit when done earlier in the year, served as a place where students were able to show their skills. Junior Emily Waystack, as well as many other students, volunteered performed songs while other students accompanied on piano or guitar. With a large crowd at the sports games and a large audience at the first outdoor coffee house, Springfest proved to be a great success. Hopefully, next year’s Springfest will be even more populated than this year’s.
Staff photo by Ms. Julie Trahon