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Summit High School
February 2014
Volume XIV Issue 5
125 Kent Place Blvd. Summit, NJ 07901
On Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., many models were getting ready for the fashion show that was going to raise money for Operation Smile, a worldwide organization that funds surgery on children with facial deformities, namely cleft lips and palettes. Along with club adviser Mr. Wole Ogunkoya, the two presidents of the club, juniors Grace Totman and KK Newsham, worked very hard to have the fashion show happen. Totman said, “The show raised money for over 50 surgeries and is looking forward for next year show!” She added that more than $10,000 was raised that night to support the good cause. “It was successful and a good
turnout for both students and parents,” Ogunkoya said. There were raffle prizes on the side to earn bunch of gift cards for places in town, such as Willow Street, Nail Plaza, Starbucks, etc. The big auction items included New York Jets tickets,
a signed hockey jersey, and a Rebecca Minkoff bag, said senior, Erin Trindell who attended the event. Between show sets, there were some technical difficulties where the models had to deal without music, microphones, and limited lighting
Photo provided by Lisa Berkery
By Alice Kim Staff Reporter
Senior Jake Groskoph presents classmate Jessica Martins flowers at the Operation Smile runway.
Photo provided by Lisa Berkery
Club raises $10K for surgery
15 minutes, but Ryan McDonald, Peter Gangi, and Liam Dwyer were able to get the music back on. Sarah Elia, sophomore said that “despite the difficulties, it went smoothly because Grace and KK did an amazing job!” Going fourth! Sophs Malcolm Feeney and Adriana Numer- Yozzi modeled patriotic outfits. ous talented models got into the clothing Show directly benefitted the sponsored by Bloomingdales, Operation Smile organization. but the winner for the Smile More information about this King and Queen were fresh- charitable organization can be men Philip Angelo, and Cecily found on the web at operationStabler. smile.org The Operation Smile Fashion
Student survey reveals favorite snow day activities There’s absolutely nothing better than hearing that muffled phone call early in the morning, the slow footsteps walking into the room, followed by the words, “there’s no school today, go back to sleep.” Snow days are unquestionably the most glorious days of the year. However, there comes a point where one must ask: how much is too much? As of Feb. 7, there were five snow days called, which means no make-up days in the school calendar for the rest of the year. Since five days have been used, Monday April 13 has been added back to the school calendar. If a sixth snow day is needed, school will be in session Tuesday April 15. At this point, the last day of school for students is June 25. However, even in light of the
Tally up. Poll of 250 Summit High School Students conducted via polleverywhere.com Jan. 9-10.
consequences, there are plenty of people who would gladly give up a few days in April for a much needed surprise in the middle of a very cold winter. These days off serve not only as a much needed break in the week, but are also the possible
This month’s Verve.... Semi-Formal.... 4 Globe......... 2 Valentine’s....... 5 Opine......... 3 Buzz.............. 6
savior from a huge test, and really just a day to kick back and relax. “Snow days are one of the reasons I’m really grateful to live in the North” Stated Junior Emily Chin, “They are such a great surprise and
Screen + Sound... 7 Turf........ 8
Illustration by Meredith Robertson
By Meredith Robertson Buzz Co-Editor
can really break up the workload of the week.” When surveyed, the students of SHS concluded that the greatest part of snow days is purely sleeping in. A simple, but much needed rest is one of the greatest perks
of the day at home. This is followed in the ranking by simply hanging out and relaxing, as well as Netflix. Consequences... Tunnel into the snow bank of relaxation, however, and you may find a cold truth waiting. With more snow and ice in the forecasts, it looks like the Spring recess break (scheduled for April 14-18) is in danger of being significantly clipped. Snow days racked up thus far include: Dec. 10, Jan. 3 and 22, and Feb. 3 and 5. Superintendent Nathan Parker said in his letter to parents dated Jan. 28 that “In the event that more than 4 snow days are used, it will be necessary to adjust the Spring Recess. Days will be taken from the beginning of the Spring Recess, due to April 18th being Good Friday.” Additional snow days will continue plowing more days off spring recess.
Upcoming: Valentine’s Day Friday 2/14 Winter Break Mon. 2/17 through 2/21 HSPA Testing: March 4, 5, 6