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Volume XVII Issue 1

Friday, Octoober 10, 2014

GOVERNOR RACE HEATS UP BY BRADY GULLUSCIO Staff Reporter

As November 4th approaches, many Rhode Islanders are deciding between voting for the Democratic candidate Gina Raimondo and the Republican candidate Allan Fung; both of whom won their respective party’s nomination on the 9th of September. Gina Raimondo could become the first woman governor in Rhode Island history. Raimondo was raised in Smithfield,

Rhode Island in a tight knit Italian family. As a child, Raimondo rode a RIPTA bus to LaSalle Academy. It was there that Raimondo graduated as valedictorian of her class. After LaSalle, Raimondo attended Harvard where she was recognized as the top economics student in the class. She then received a scholarship to Oxford University where she received her doctorate. Raimondo then worked as a founding member and vice president to a venture capital firm called Village Capitol. In 2010, Gina was elected

into the position of State Treasurer by receiving more votes than any statewide candidate. Allan Fung, the Republican candidate will be the first Chinese American Mayor, if elected, in State history. Fung was born in Providence in 1970 and graduated from Classical High School before he attended Rhode Island College in Providence. It was there that Fung received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Fung then progressed to University of Boston where he received his Juris Doctorate. In 1999 Fung worked as the

Special Assistant Attorney General for the Rhode Island department of the Attorney Generals Office until 2001. From 2003 to 2007 Fung was elected as Cranston’s citywide counsel man. In 2008, Fung was elected into the mayor’s office of the third largest city in the state, Cranston. While working as mayor in Cranston Fung created 1000 new jobs while he reduced the cities operational expenses. While Fung was in office he held numerous town meetings to hear the opinions of the people. Gina Raimondo plans to in-

crease the State’s condition is primarily based on her economic experiences and future economic plans for investment of Rhode Island’s funds. During her time as state treasurer Raimondo placed state pension funds to increase Rhode Island’s revenue. Raimondo placed the pensions in Hedge Funds, which are funds that require a large initial investment with others in a private group. These investments are monitored and generally return profitable revenue. Hedge Funds usually perform better when the market is decreasing in value.

Due to the fact that the stock market has been on the rapid increase since 2008, Raimondo’s plan didn’t create the profit that was expected. Although hedge funds can be described as slightly risky the investment managed to return a profit: 24.17% in 2013 before the funds were voted on to be pulled out. Raimondo has campaigned behind the belief that she has created over 1000 jobs based on Rhode Island companies. Before September 9th, her opponents argued that the See Election on page 8

Classes start fundraising for the year

SENIORS PULL TOGETHER

BY EMILY PEREIRA Staff Reporter

Photo courtesy of Mrs. Smith

Seniors from left to right Kyle Dodimead, Mitch Fish, Julia Ferraro, Mackenzie Donnely, Grace Dunham, McKayla Horan, Chad Raiche, and Hunter Olbermann participate in a tug-of-war.

Senior Barbecue returns to the town beach BY ANDREA MORRONE Probationary Barker Staff

The Class of 2015 started the year off right as they stormed the town beach on September 7, 2014 for their Senior Barbecue. The perfect beach day was a great omen for the Senior Class and all their senior events to follow. Over 100 students showed up to enjoy the day of fun in the sun, sand, and water. The students enjoyed a day of beach volleyball, soccer, football, frisbee, and many other activities. Interestingly, an adaptation of soccer and volleyball was created by members of the boys soccer team. The most memorable event of the afternoon was the tug-of-war competition. The girls took on the boys and the boys became victorious, but once the teams became co-ed the real fun began.

Students were pulled to the ground and falling all over each other but not one was without a smile on their face. The competition brought the students together to work as a team and showed just how great the senior class is as a whole. The event in it entirety was a major success. Student’s enjoyed the food provided and had a great time spending time together with the many activities provided. Class President Jack Patten says “Our class is unique in the sense that we all share similar values and the senior barbecue is a perfect example of how we all come together as a family and enjoy each others company.” The senior class officers and advisors want to thank everyone involved and hope to see just as good of a turn-out at the many other Senior Events planned for the upcoming year.

Photo courtesy of Catherine Montalto

As the leaves begin to fall from the trees, students begin to enter WHS. Ushered in by the shuffling of feet through the doorways, money begins to enter the pockets of Classes 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Through fundraisers or events, each class has uniquely produced an idea in hopes to earn funding for future occasions. This year’s class of 2015, with the help of Dawg Pound leaders Chad Raiche and Tyler Shawn, has begun to sell new Dawg Pound Tee Shirts featuring a Westerly Bulldog centered with a bold blue “Dawg Pound.” These newly designed shirts were sold for $10 during all lunches. The white shirts are great for participating in the “White-Outs” planned for the upcoming home football and basketball games. Proceeds will benefit senior activities such as Senior Prom and the All Night Grad Party. The Senior Class once again hosted the back-to-school dance. The theme allows for casual attire offering a time spent catching up with friends and meeting new students. Andrea Morrone, Senior Social Chair shared, “the dance is super fun, as it is every year. It’s a great way to kick off all the fun events we have to look forward to this year”. All grades were invited and tickets were sold during lunch for $10. The Second Annual Beach Bums Café & Creamery fundraiser, hosted by Character Ed, was a huge success on September 14 from 3-9 pm. The fundraiser is designed to be a family-friendly event. All food and ice cream was sold at half off prices with “100% of the proceeds directly benefitting The Tower Street Community Center to help local families” mentioned Meghan Boegler, leader of the Junior Character Ed Team. The money raised helps with housing, heating, and necessities. Many found the event to be a great way to end the summer enjoying discounted ice cream while benefitting our community. On Saturday, September 27, the Class of 2016 hosted their first golf tournament, funded through $100 tee sponsors and $100 golfer’s fee. Class President Connor McGill commented, “This tournament will be a huge fundraising success that will help in the funding of junior prom as well as some events occurring senior year”. Everyone was welcomed to join this tournament. Shotgun start took place at 1:00pm sharp. After the conclusion of the tournament, there was a cookout, a raffle, and live music. As a sophomore fundraiser, the class of 2017 will be hosting a dinner at Lucky House on October 16. Lucky House will

Senior girls enjoying the sun and surf at the beach on this year’s barbecue day.

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Money Already Made off the Royal Baby BY CATHERINE MONTALTO Editor in Chief

September marked a huge announcement for the British royal family. As the world came to find out, the Duchess of Cambridge is now expecting her second child. The baby will be due spring of 2015. The baby will join big brother Prince George who just turned one this past July. George is third in line to the throne, following his grandfather Prince Charles and his father Prince William. The new baby will be fourth in line, push-

ing Uncle Prince Harry down to fifth in line. Almost two years ago, the world found out Kate Middleton was expecting her first child when Clarence House released a statement explaining the Duchess was hospitalized with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. This rather rare condition is more commonly referred to as extreme morning sickness. After her first trimester, the Duchess recovered from her illness and her pregnancy continued normally. Princess Kate has also experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum with her second

pregnancy. The Duchess was expected to make an appearance at Oxford in early September but had to cancel due to her condition. It was then the Palace announced a second royal baby was on the way. She has yet to appear in public since the proclamation. Kate also had to cancel an appearance at the Invictus Games, a trip to Malta to celebrate its fiftieth year of independence from Great Britain, and the recent opening of an art classroom patronized by a charity the Duchess sponsors.

When Kate Middleton, a commoner whose parents own Party Pieces, a party supply company in England, she began what was known as the “Kate effect.” Any outfit or piece of clothing the Duchess wore would sell out within hours of her appearance. The same was true of Prince George this past summer. On the royal tour to Australia, crowds fawned over the littlest heir. The tike’s fashion, much like his famous mother’s, inspired many with clothing such as overalls selling out quite quickly.

Similar to the Duchess’ first pregnancy, bets have already began over the gender and name of the new royal baby. Last year, over $24 million in bets were placed on baby George. Many wonder over whether the baby will be a boy or a girl with rumors over whether the Duchess is expecting twins. According the PaddyPower, a British betting site, Victoria, Mary, Elizabeth and Phillip are in the lead as top baby names. The odds for these names are 10-1. At the bottom of the list are names like Macbeth and Ringo

with 500-1 odds. Sixty percent of betters predict the baby will be another boy. As for the birth date, odds are 16-1 that the newest royal addition will be born on Queen Elizabeth II’s eighty-ninth birthday: April 21, 2015. Regardless of girl, boy, twins, or name, the royal on the way will certainly be a money maker, a trendsetter and a newsmaker. Bump watchers and royal fans alike will have to wait until spring for the answers. Until then, however, all hopefuls will have to join the “Great Kate Wait.”

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