The Royal Exchange
Newsletter Date
Rosary High School
Final Exams
With the start of summer coming sooner than any of us could have
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expected, we seem to forget that finals are also around the corner. Although many of us are fans of cramming for that particular test the night before, this has been proven to be ineffective; so just in case any of you are wondering here are some great study tips:
Create a schedule for the remaining days in the semester and break up each subject into smaller periods of studying
Review your notes daily; also review previous tests or study guides
Create your own study guide based on of your teacher's lectures on what will be on the final exam
Look online for study aids related to things you think you need extra practice on
Take short breaks between each study interval; also, during these intervals get some physical activity to relax the mind
Most importantly, do not wait until the night before Additionally, remember to eat a nutritious and protein packed break-
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fast. The night before get to bed at a reasonable hour to get an adequate amount of rest. Although finals are extremely important, remember that
Spotlight Saint
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Ask Rosie
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Senior Quotes
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It’s Finally Summer
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Poetry Corner
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some things are more important. If you are feeling rather stressed and need a break, don't feel bad about taking one! At the same time, remember that
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fatigue and discomfort are temporary, while GPA and final scores are forever. Good luck and do great!
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Spotlight Saint
The Royal Exchange
by Sarah Foley
Many Catholics can be found wearing their brown scapular every day. But where does this tradition come from? What are the origins of the brown scapular? The scapular was presented to St. Simon Stock in the year 1251. Although not much information is known about St. Simon Stock's life story, he remains a vital saint for Catholics for passing on the Virgin Mary's message and for being so influential in the Catholic Church. There is a legend that the name Stock, which means “tree trunk,” comes from the story that as a child, St. Simon Stock
lived in the hollow trunk of an old oak tree. In actuality, there is very little known about most of his childhood. It is known, however, that numerous Carmelite Communities throughout Europe were founded by St. Simon Stock. He personally belonged to the Carmelite Order in London, where he was elected Superior-General in 1254. On July 16, 1251, Simon Stock had a famous apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was then that she presented him with the brown scapular, saying, “Receive, my beloved son, this scapular of thy Order; it is the special sign of my favor,
which I have obtained for thee and for thy children of Mount Carmel. He who dies clothed with this habit shall be preserved from eternal fire. It is the badge of salvation, a shield in time of danger, and a pledge of special peace and protection.” To this day, countless Catholics wear the brown scapular daily, remembering this day over 750 years ago when the Blessed Virgin Mary bestowed this gift upon St. Simon Stock, who remains a very great and influential saint in the Catholic Church.
Ask Rosie Dear Rosie, It seems like finals are coming closer by the minute, and I'm starting to stress out. The tests of my worst classes are on the first day, and even after reviewing in class, I still have trouble understanding what will be on the test. Plus, I always get distracted while studying at home. Do you have any tips for what I should do? Sincerely, Stressed for Tests Dear Stressed for Tests, I have to agree with you when you say how scary finals can be. However, I have a few ideas that can help you get through the hours of studying. First, you should find a quiet place that you can study at and not get distracted easily. Also get plenty of sleep, as well as having a good breakfast before you go off to school in the morning to take the final. One way to study is to use your iPad. There are a lot of great apps that are made just for studying. To name a few, there is Quizlet, Studyblue, and Flashcards by NKO. If there's something you don't understand in class, you should ask your teachers for help. If you don't have time during the day, try going before or after school. If the teacher is not there or you still don't have time, try sending them an e-mail that explains what you need help with. I hope these tips help and best of luck with finals. Yours truly, Rosie
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Senior Quotes Bernadette Augustyn
YOLO
Sophia Barrett
Hi.
Priscilla Betzelos
Put some windex on it. - “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
Jill Bottarini
Today is my new favorite day. - Winnie the Pooh
Melissa Bronski
I am a triangle △
Katie Bruckner
Work hard, play hard, and be nice. - Harry Styles
Martha Buchert
Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Study hard. Be evil.
Victoria Butler
We do not remember days; we remember moments. -Cesare Pavese
Katherine Canfield
If somebody ever asks you to do something, do it really bad so you never have to do it again. -Paris Hilton
Cristina Carbonara
No. - Rosa Parks
Alexandra Carter
She needed a hero, so that’s what she became.
Megan Conlin
Until God opens the next door for you, praise him in the hallway.
Cara Cox
Whatever. -Hot Chelle Rae
Mary Dant
She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. -Proverbs 31:25
Isabella DavisonArancio
I digress. -Mr. I
Kellie Deane
Opaque. -Mary McSharry
Megan Deller
Who made the quizlet?
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Madeline Deufel
Running through the 6 with my ROWS!
Colleen Dorfler
I like the mountains. There aren’t bugs in the mountains.
Cassie Duck
It’s going to begin… wait for it… clary! -Barney Stinston
Magdalene Eallonardo
And I was like… what! -Mr. Iwanski
Elizabeth Faunce
I don’t capitals, except Illinois’. It’s Chicago. -Cassie Duck
Mariella Fazio
I am Beyoncé, always. -Michael Scott
Isabella Figueras
classic.
Melody FisherLewek
Romans 12:2
Kayla Gomez
You got any snacks?
Elizabeth Hall
Can someone drive me to the train station?
Brittany Hamling
You like every boy! What’s wrong with that? - “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Jacqueline Hansen
Lebron James -Everyone
Erin Hart
We don’t remember the days; we remember the moments.
Heather Hawkins
I can’t see! I’m blind! - Erin Hawkins
Catherine Hayes
(About senior year) How would you like to be driving a car you knew was going to break down? -Steven Y. Thurlow
Audrey Henrichs
Can I be excused for the rest of my life? -Spongebob Squarepants
Katie Higgins
Everyone wants happiness, no one wants pain. But you can’t get a rainbow without a little rain.
Emma Hillary
Hobbies: magnets -Charlie Kelley
Peyton Hyatt
GOT EEMM!! -Everyone
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Katelyn Jassoy
You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world, but you do have some say in who you hurts you. -John Greene
Lizzie Kaczorowski
What a goob.
Quincy Kellett
Shoutout to Rosary 4s
Lizzie Kelley
Not today
Cecelia Kinane
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. -1 Peter 4:8
Claire Knoebel
It’s relaxed. -Katie McNally
Abigail Koch
Kindness, respect, and love are gifts to be shared freely with family, friends, and even strangers. -BMK
Grace Konovodoff
Why does my body feel different from yours?
Holly Kuhn
Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there some day. -Winnie the Pooh
Michelle Lasota
How long until lunch?
Sarah Lawinger
Winning is every girl’s dream, but it’s my destiny. -Leslie Knope (“Parks and Recreation”)
Kathryn Leonardi
You are enough.
Melissa Marovich
It happens.
Emily Martin
Wait, is that seriously due today?
Brittany McCullough
What is I fail? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly? -Erin Hanson
Madison McDonald
Do whatever you have to do to be happy? It’s a good thing to be strange. Normalness leads to sadness. -Dan Howell and Phil Lester
Claire McGuire
I’m just here so I don’t get fired. -Marshawn Lynch
Katie McNally
It’s roasting.
Mary McSharry
Mary, do you have gum? -Everyone
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Caroline Mejia
Not bad. -Levi Ackerman
Alyssa Mertka
Friends, applaud, the comedy is over. -alleged last words of Ludwig Von Beethoven
Grace Mladenik
FREE MY MIND, ARTPOP. -Lady Gaga
Marissa Morton
Goodbye.
Mikaela Morton
What you wear always matters. You should dress every moment like it could be your last. -Michelle Jauffe
Natalie Muellner
BURN. -Michael Kelso
Rachel Neff
That’s not how it is in the real world. -Shreyas Bhat
Sarah Neidermann
Are we working hard or hardly working? -Mrs. Ahasic
Clarice Nelson
Time for the charm bomb to explode. -Tina Belcher
Morgan Nickels
Dom: It smells like apples in here! Mr. I: I think it’s all the iPads.
McKenna Novack
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story. -Barney Stinson (HIMYM)
Jennifer Orta
Glitter is a color, and it’s my favorite.
Katie Paradis
Be without limits.
Andrea Perez
Rap game stick two pieces of candy corn on your side teeth to make it look like fangs then go in the mirror and say twilight. -Riffraff
Kristyna Perillo
By the president, do you mean Barrack Obama? -Bernie Augustine
Victoria Pho
Such is life. -18th century proverb
Michaela Ping
Never look back darling! It distracts from the now. -Edna Mode (“The Incredibles”)
Suzanne Quinn
You are enough. You are so enough. It is unbelievable how enough you are. Sierra Boggess
Jannessa RamosGalvez
How many days left? -Senior class ‘15
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Jill Reale
I got a fun-cussion! -Pesto twins
Mallory Rettenmeier
Don’t sweat the petty things, and don’t pet the sweaty things. -Unknown
Mallory Rhamy
I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite. -Buddy the Elf
Elaina Ricci
Oh no.
Magaly Rodriguez
I live the life I deserve, blessed. -Big Sean
Madeline Saloga
The jello has set, the sun has risen, today’s the day, we get outta prison!
Melinda Schreiber
If you wear it with confidence, it will become a trend. -Patty
Claire Schwartz
Carpe diem: Seize the day. -”Dead Poet’s Society”
Savannah Semmler
Don’t believe me just watch. -Trinidad James
Julia Shares
This is that full out souped up automatic just can’t quite let the base hit right on time.
Dariana Slater
All the beauty in the world was made within the oppressive limitations of time, and death, and impermanence. -Cecil Palmer
Tori Sperber
Ride or die. -Dom Torretto
Jenna Streich
Know yourself.
Genevieve Talbot
You’re never even going to need to know this stuff in your life. -Mr. I
Madison Taylor
There is a stage five-blood moon.
Alexis Thomas
this is weird, even for us. -Madison McDonald
Isabel Trujillo
‘Jesus loves me’ is not the answer. -Mr. I
Nina Valaitis
Hip hip.
Haley VanDyke
Dance as though no one is watching. Sing as though no one can hear you. laugh as though heaven is on earth. -Unknown
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Danyal VanGundy
(the emoji with the hand waving + graduation cap)
Domenique Voelsch
I feel like I’m too busy writing history to read it. -Kanye West
Joanna Wedge
I am who I am, and I can’t change. -Harry Styles
Adrienne Winkel
Ask me if I’m an orange. -Sr. Bernie
Maria Witte
Hey Elaina, what are we doing in English today? Skits
Elizabeth Yeske
I could write a diet book in two seconds. See that whole in the middle of your face? Don’t put anything in it. -Mr. Iwanski
Isabelle Ylo
It’s over. It’s done. -Frodo Baggins
Elayne Young
Elayne is too big to come with us on vacation -Mr. McGuire
It’s Finally Summer
by Kourtney Lipps
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Poetry Corner
by Heather Hawkins
Canto I: Mourning O, cruel world! What now is there? For is it not by doing that history is done? And that by this debate ironically coincidentally Con has already been refuted? History is valuable what doubt would there be? For, before thine eyes, it is already unfolding. Bushy-tailed and bright-eyed before them are we, intelligent and understanding and curious. Our mind is not an empty vacuum but filled with rose coloring and bowed promises, yes? Yes, I think. Yes, I do. I say yes. And yet echoes is no. No? Know, we cannot, at least not now, no?
Canto II: Condición Humana Ah, but behold, history has been made whether we want it to or not but want it we did and we do and we will. And upon this path we have forged we tread, all the while thinking in our heads, “Embed, we will, a new path and leave a trail.” But even as our heads, with their bowed colors and rose promises, continue to tread on ahead and walk upon this well-worn path, we are caught. Caught in the thread of the human condition. Listen to a thousand voices rising together, chiming together, beating the ground together with their fast-moving, snail-paced feet. Listen to their plea, they just want one thing: to be free. See, people are funny beings. For the answer they seek lies before them. History is one means, but do we not already employ every means in order to make ends meet? Can we not deem for ourselves the importance of the supreme, of being , of seeing?
Yes, I think. Yes, I do. I say yes. For it is within our chains and lock that key is found. No longer bound are we, but rather we are free, whole, happy.
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