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Phoenix Central School District—Student Newspaper May 2018
May Calendar
May 4—Prom Day!
May 10—Oswego County
Olympiad
May 14—No School
(Superintendent’s Day)
May 18—35-week cutoff!
May 18—JCB Talent Show
May 25 & May 28—
No School
Memorial Day break
Congratulations to the newest National
Honor Society members!
JCB’s National Honor Society has added 21 new
inductees !!
The beginning of April marked the time to induct
new members to the National Honor Society
at JCB High School. Students had to get
recommendations, earn top scores,
and complete several parts of an application
process before they were accepted.
Ms. Manion (former English teacher extraordinaire)
was the keynote speaker at the Induction
ceremony.
Congratulations, newest members. We know you
will serve proudly!
Congratulations to Olivia
Ripley for being nominated as
a potential NMSQT/PSAT
National Merit Scholar. She
scored in the top 1% of the
Country on the October exam.
Congratulations!
THANK YOU!!!
Faculty who contributed to this newspaper: Mrs. Barry, Ms. Grethel, Mr. Hurlbut, Ms. Neiss,
and Mrs. Spereno
Students who contributed to this newspaper: Sara Brunell, Danielle Backes, Gianna
DeRoberts, Alyssa Goudy, Hailey Goudy, Sam Guthrie, Emilie Hilliard, Shania Meaker
May 8 – AP Physics (12:00 p.m.)
May 11 – AP U.S. History (8:00 a.m.)
May 14 – AP Biology (8:00 a.m.)
May 18 – AP European History (12:00 p.m.)
May 23 – Field Test for US History (8:00 a.m.)
May 23 - Field Test for Geometry (9:30 a.m.)
June 5 – Regents Exam: Global History & Geography (8:00 a.m.)
June 12 – Regents Exam: English Language Arts (8:00 a.m.)
June 12 – Final Exam: Global Studies 9 (8:00 a.m.)
June 12 – Regents Exam: Algebra 1 (12:00 p.m.)
June 12 – Final Exam: Economics (12:00 p.m.)
June 13 - Regents Exam: US History (8:00 a.m.)
June 13 - Regents Exam: Living Environment (12:00 p.m.)
June 14 - Regents Exam: Earth Science (8:00 a.m.)
June 14 - Regents Exam: Algebra 2 (12:00 p.m.)
June 15 – Final Exam: Health (8:00 a.m.)
June 18 – Final Exam: Spanish 2 (8:00 a.m.)
June 18 – Final Exam: French 2 (8:00 a.m.)
June 18 – Final Exam: Spanish 3 (12:00 p.m.)
June 18 – Final Exam: French 3 (12:00 p.m.)
June 19 – Regents Exam: Geometry (8:00 a.m.)
June 19 – Regents Exam: Physics (12:00 p.m.)
June 20 – Regents Exam: Chemistry (8:00 a.m.)
Spring 2018 JCB EXAM SCHEDULE
Information Technology Updates
Submitted by Mrs. Barry
Saving Your Work
Please start saving all your work in your Google Drive File
Stream (G:). This will allow you to access your files from
thin client computers and Chromebooks. Your existing files should also be
moved to the (G:) drive. Stop by the SMART lab and see Mrs. Barry if you
need help.
Corrupt Profile Message
If you get a message like “profile may possibly be corrupt” when you log
on a computer, please report this to your teacher right
away so it can be fixed. Ignoring this
message can lead to lost files that cannot be recovered.
Virtual Private Network Apps
Using a VPN app on your phone (or even having it turned
on) while connected to the school WIFI is a violation of the
user agreement and will cause your WIFI connection to be
blocked. If this happens to you, please see Mrs. Barry.
As many may already know, our school
has developed a new Section 3 sport
known as unified basketball. This team
is composed of our usual student
athletes, along with our students with
disabilities. Their games are now in full
swing and they are in need of some fan
support. The games are only a little over
a n h o u r l o n g a n d
are very entertaining to watch.
To raise support, other sports teams will
be designated a game to attend. It will
not conf l i ct wi th thei r game
s c h e d u l e , a n d i t w i l l b e
mandatory as a team to attend; coaches
will provide additional information.
Each sports team will be given the
opportunity to select the theme of the
game it will attend; it is up to team
members to spread the word
a n d g e t o t h e r s i n v o l v e d .
If you have any questions, please see the
Unified basketball
By: Gianna DeRoberts
AD, any of our sports advocating group
members, or a Unified Basketball team
member.
These games are great for the community
as well as our students with disabilities.
Please come out to a game—let’s show
them our support!
Home Games
May 3rd
, 8th
, and 18th
May 10th marks the annual Oswego County
Olympiad Invitational (OCOI), hosted for the fourth
year in a row by our very own Phoenix High School.
For the last four years, schools from across the
county (Fulton, Oswego, Phoenix, Mexico,
Hannibal, Sandy Creek, and Central Square, to
name a few) have gathered on our Orange Track in
celebration of sportsmanship, community, and
above all, friendship.
The event traditionally begins with a boisterous
welcome for each visiting school. Participants and
their guests are welcomed enthusiastically by
volunteers from the National Honor Society and a
select group of our miraculous Firebird Drumline.
Once all of the schools have “set up camp” and are
ready, each school and their participants engage in
a parade and are
welcomed by the crowd.
These last few years
we’ve been fortunate
enough to have clear
skies and warm tem-
peratures for the
Olympiad-- hopefully
we will again this year
(in the event of rain,
the rescheduled date is
May 17th)!
After the Master of Ceremonies gives an
introductory speech, the day officially begins! The
events range from relay races, to sprints, and field
events such as the Long Jump. Participants for the
event are categorized and compete within two age
groups: ages 5-12 and ages 13-21. No matter the
outcome of the races / events, the miraculous aspect
about the OCOI is that every participant is a
winner! Ribbons are awarded to all. When not
engaging in the events, competitors may engage in
various lawn games and other amusing
activities.
From firsthand experience, the OCOI has always
been one of my favorite events to not only witness,
but to volunteer for. Yes, it is always a plus to be
outside on a gorgeous day, and if there’s extra ice
cream leftover, I try to make a beeline for the
concessions, but this
event means more to
me, and to our
community. The OCOI
is a day dressed in
bright colors and
sunshine; the smiles
radiate from not only
the competitors, but
their family members,
friends, and teachers.
It is a community
bonding with the soul purpose of
bringing joy to others. It is one of the reasons why
I take the utmost pride in not only being a member
of National Honor Society, but a member of the
Phoenix School District.
Firebirds, if you are unable to attend the OCOI
due to academic obligations, rejoice in the fact that
though you are not there, physically, you are there
in spirit. Take pride, that you have a school that
cares so deeply for the joy of others.
A gigantic thank you to the National Honor
Society Advisor, Ms. Neiss, for graciously putting
on the event each year! Thank you as well to our
kind custodial staff for helping with event
preparations, the educators who support this
event, our Athletic Directors for their worthwhile
contributions, our community members who
volunteer, and Principal Bailer and Assistant
Principal Fitch!
NHS
Congrats, All-county
orchestra members:
Skyler Patnode and
Violet Ameele!!
A Night of Jazz
By: Hailey Goudy
On March 15, 2018,
two schools and a
professional group
came together at G.
Ray Bodley High
School for an evening
full of jazz. Phoenix
and Fulton students
spent the day in several different workshops with
players from the Central New York Jazz Orchestra.
Students were taught skills such as style and
improvisation by the professionals. They were broken
into sections, so they could learn more about their own
instruments.
After several hours of preparation, it was time for the
concert. GRB started off the concert with Hayburner,
Samantha (featuring Joe Carello, Alto Sax), and Tweet
Fatigue. Next, Phoenix played Peg, At Last (featuring
Olivia Ripley, Vocals), Emily (featuring Bret Zvacek,
Trombone), and a combined piece with Fulton, Groovin
Hard.
Finally, the Central
New York Jazz
Orchestra stole the
stage with eleven other
pieces. Great levels of
talent were displayed
that night; it was definitely a “you had to be there”
experience!
Music
Music News continued...
Over February break, Ms. Grethel and 5 other chaperones brought
members of the concert band and jazz ensemble to Disney World in
Orlando, Florida!
48 students (and many of their family members who met the band in
Florida) attended the trip, which involved workshops that educated
students on creating movie trailers and two
performances in Disney Springs!
Awesome memories were made by all!
From March 7th-9th, eight of your fellow classmates took a trip to Rochester and competed in the
DECA State Competition. There they were tested on their business skills and adaptability to
different challenges in the business world.
In a competition containing over 2,000 participants, seven of our students placed Top Ten in their
category’s test score, role-play, or both. This was a great feat considering how many people they
were competing against! Gianna DeRoberts, Natalie Hart, Emilie Hilliard, Wendy Li, Ashley
Margrey, Catherine Musumeci, and Cade Reed represented our school with their great success.
Bailey Otter had a great showing as well.
JCB Art Show
Who sets up for the Art Show? Students and Art Teachers
What are the dates? The Reception is Friday May 11th from 3:30 to 7pm
When can people visit? During the Friday event is the best time to visit so that you
can meet the artists.
Who gives out awards? Teachers, principals, the superintendent, and other staff
members. Students have also been known to make their own “informal” awards and
distribute them during the show.
DECA
By: Emilie Hilliard
Art News continued
I chose to interview Mr. Barrett. He is
the Photography, 2D design, and Studio
Art teacher. He grew up in Oklahoma
and Louisiana. He went to Bethany
College in Kansas for his Bachelor
Degree and majored in Art Education.
While Mr. Barrett attended Bethany
College, he met his wife and she is from
New York. Mr. Barrett moved to New
York, attended SUNY Oswego, and
r e c e i v e d h i s
Master’s degree in Education.
Mr. Barrett did not dream of growing up
to be an art teacher. He had the dream of
being a Fighter Jet pilot. When Mr. Bar-
rett has free time he uses that time to
draw, read, cook and spend time with his
wife and kids.
Mr. Barrett taught in the Oswego School
District for 1 year, at EJD in the Phoenix
School District for 6 years, and now he is
here at the high school. He is located
across the hall from Mrs. McLaughlin, in
room 131.
The biggest obstacle/challenge Mr.
Barrett faces this year (and past years) are
the musicals! Each year, Mr. Logee tells
him what time period the musical/play is
from and Mr. Barrett, as the main designer
for the sets, with help from his colleagues in
the art department, creates the set.
The advice that Mr. Barrett would offer to
students is “try your hardest even it is
hard.” If anyone needs someone to vent to,
go down to Mr. Barrett and he will listen
and help you sort things out and assist you
to the right people. If you are one of his
students and have a problem in his class, I
would suggest talking to him about it. I do
not know anyone who has a bigger heart
than Mr. Barrett.
I would suggest that underclassmen who
need an art credit take a few classes that
Mr. Barrett teaches! He has a good
teaching style for every kid and he will work
with you when you need it. He will never
deny help to a student, whether it is
related to classwork or life.
Interview with Mr. Barrett
By: Shania Meaker
Movie review: Thor Ragnarok
By: Sam Guthrie
Thor Ragnarok is an interesting entry into
the seemingly disillusioned franchise upon
which it is named. Unlike any of it's previous
entries, Ragnarok takes some surprising new
risks; such as choosing to discard the drab
and dreary disposition of it's predecessors in
favor of a more humorous tone. One that
lands often enough to be considered a good
decision.
The biggest thing Ragnarok manages to
change positively for the franchise could be
that it actually give life to it's characters
with personal motivation beyond what their
once archetyped role suggests. Thor himself
has a sort of breakthrough in character over
the course of the movie that seems long over-
due for this kind of established hero.
Unfortunately, the villain of the movie is that
and nothing more, the usual one-dimensional
bad guy who's bad simply because they’re
supposed to be.
While I am glad they decided to take this
movie into a different direction, there are
some glaring problems that serve as a sort of
counterbalance to the carefree innovation the
entry presents. Almost the entire first third
of the movie is spent tying up loose subplot
threads, introducing new ones just as quickly,
albeit partially in the fashion of a well-received
but honestly shoehorned in cameo. The CGI
looks iffy in some places, and could completely
fail a perceptive viewer’s expectations. Most
annoying would have to be Hulk's new voice. In
a surprising move by a movie with such an
expansive budget, Hulk speaks in nothing more
than a poorly autotuned version of Mark
Ruffalo's voice (Bruce Banner).
Overall this movie brings a lot to the table,
some of it good and some of it bad. Many
hardened fans will love this entry, and some
will hate it with a passion, but at the end of the
day, one cannot deny the new experience it
provides the audience for better or for worse.
RATING 6/10
To a Flower By: Sara Brunell
You would not ignore
A flower of many stems
Because it stands out
The Impact
The words they impact
They mold her to what they want
Not a compliment
It Grew into Greed
It starts out as nothing
Like a small, dormant seed
Then it grows into a monster
A terrifying breed
It’s called by many names:
Desire, want, avarice, greed
And it will alter your life
Greed is very scary, indeed.
If greed is an ocean
You’re just some seaweed
If greed is a jail
You will never be freed
If greed is your god
Then it won’t hear your plead
Let want control you
And it will succeed.
Shoot the basketball,
Get the rebound,
Off left,
Shoot 10 more times on the
right,
Swish,
Swoosh,
Money,
Swing at the baseball,
Miss,
Swing again,
10 more times,
WHAM,
BANG,
SMACK,
Three in a row,
Kick the soccer ball at the goal,
Right at the goalie,
10 more times,
Score,
Upper 90,
Be sensible,
Failure is acceptable,
Learn from the misses,
Failure is good or bad,
After failure,
We will be glad