GLOBAL GAZETTE October 2011

~Contents~

Sightseeing

P.1

Faculty

P.2

International Cafe

P.3

Halloween

P.4

Mr. Cross

P.5

Hillside Heroes

p.6

Nurse Noonan

p.7

Spotlight

…Student Profiles

P.8

Foods from Abroad

P.12

World Mysteries

P.13

Int’l Trivia Teasers

P.14

The Traveling Translator

P.15

~ Global Club ~

This club was created to foster a continued strong

connection between our international students and

American students and faculty. We are intent on

sharing our international cultures with the Hillside

population as well as learning about other cultures.

Cool Facts about the Philippines

On the islands of Philippines, there are more than 200

volcanoes

The Philippines is regarded as the “texting capital of

the world”

The

Sightseeing

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Manila, Philippines

"The Philippine society

puts primary emphasis

on family, human

relations and the

development thereof.

It seems to be one of

the most advanced

societies on earth.”

Remember the “Thrilla in

manila”? Muhammad Ali vs. Joe

Frazier. This was my first exposure

to this giant city in the

Philippines .It is a megalopolis

that maintains a frenetic pace

24 hours a day. The roads are

always busy and the buses

always full, but in Manila you

learn to go with the flow, never

worrying about whether you'll

be late or whether your taxi is

going the wrong way down a

one-way street. The Filipino

maxim “bahala na” – what will

be will be – applies as much to

Manila as it does to life.

Manila is a sociable city, with a

populace who take pride in

their cultural affinities. Most

tourists, however, use Manila as

a transit point, a place to spend

a day or two on the way to the

islands and beaches of the

south or the mountainous tribal

areas of the north. A couple of

days is all you really need to

explore the key sights in and

around Intramuros, the city's

historical enclave, its stone

houses and grassy courtyards

much as they were when the

Spanish regime came to an end

in the 19th century. If you've got

a bit more time on your hands,

take a wander through nearby

Binondo – Chinatown – or head

out of the city on a day-trip.

There's plenty to see and do in

the vicinity of the capital, from

the Manila Bay island of

Corregidor, a fascinating

reminder of the horrors of war, to

the rapids and waterfalls at

Pagsanjan.

Manila also prides itself on the

ability of its residents to kick up a

good time. For many tourists, this

will be their enduring memory of

the place. No matter who you

are, you will have fun in Manila.

All you have to do is take a

deep breath and dive in.

Faculty

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Name: Mr. Henry Bryant

Position: Science Teacher,

Dorm parent, and coach.

Interests: Fantasy football,

beach football, and the

Patriots. Snowboarding, playing

with Bud.

Hometown: Natick,

Massachusetts

What I like about Hillside:

The welcoming community.

Favorite Movie:

Good Will Hunting:

Favorite food: Pho

Name: Mr. Craig Evans

Position: Math teacher and

dorm parent in Williams &

Assistant Dean of Athletics

Interests:

ping pong, baseball, Red Sox,

outdoors

Hometown: Avon, Connecticut

What I like about Hillside:

Definitely the people. We

have an exceptional group of

students and faculty.

Recent Devolopments:

Married on the Cape July 30th,

2011 to Miss Claire Moore

,

Name: Miss Emily Merola

Position: Student Counselor

Interests:

tennis, cooking, photography

Hometown: Wallingford,

Connecticut

What I like about Hillside:

getting to know the students

in and outside class

Future goals: Get PhD in

Psychology and start a family

International Cafe

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The International Café got

off to a great start in

October. The grade 5/6 class

kicked off this year’s opening

Café. The boys were treated

to sushi and iced tea and

discussed life in foreign

countries. Attendees

included El Presidente Eisa

Alsalem, V.P.’s Victor

Masterson and Brian “the

Sugar Man” Sugar, Ross, Jack,

and others. Aly Kandeel

presided over the older kids.

Headmaster Beecher

dropped into the 1st Café for

a guest appearance as well

as Admissions Director Miss

Naspo. Both of these Hillside

administrators had a chance

to see firsthand the Café in

action.

Boys, don’t forget to sign

up each Monday!

International Cafe

Cool Facts about Halloween

• The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by

Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with

a 836 lb. pumpkin

• The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval

Europe, owls were thought to be witches

• Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic

tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits

Helloween

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For many of us, Halloween is

a great childhood memory.

Remember roaming the

dark streets of your

neighborhood in late

October with a garbage

bag to support that heavy

payload you expected to

bring in on Halloween night?

After all, free candy; what

more could a kid hope for? Well, the history of

Halloween goes back to a

Celtic festival called Samhain

(pronounced Sah-ween or

Sow-in). The Celts celebrated

the beginning of the new

year on November 1st. On

the last evening of the year,

October 31, they believed

that the ghosts of the dead

returned to the earth. These

ghosts roamed the and

performed other mischief, as

The Origin of Halloween

they searched for living

bodies to possess.

Not surprisingly, the living

were not keen to have their

bodies inhabited by these

ghosts, so on that night, they

would dress in scary

costumes, and parade

through town, hoping to

frighten the spirits away, and

make it to the morning

unscathed.

Cool Facts about Mr. Cross

•He played Division I college basketball for Providence

•He’s taking a Master’s course online and getting all A’s

• He was born on his parent’s anniversary. His mother was

born on the 4th of July and father on New Year’s Eve.

Mr. Cross

Ray Cross is one of the

more popular teachers

around the Hillside campus.

The kids just love him. He’s

one of these guys who is

authentic, good-hearted,

competent, and has an easy

going gentle nature that

really resonates with the kids.

Oh, and he has talent.

Mr. Cross played division I

basketball for Providence.

There he was a point guard

and defensive specialist. If

you’ve ever seen him play in

one of the student-faculty

games you know he’s good.

You might think, so what?

He’s playing against middle

schoolers. Well, you obviously

haven’t seen Hillside’s varsity

basketball team. They’re a

powerhouse. They’ve only lost

1 game in 2 years and Mr.

Cross also coaches them.

When you watch Mr. Cross

coach basketball, he makes it

look easy. He’s got a great

way of explaining things,

really knows his stuff, and

connects with his players. He’s

got a gentle approach, but

he also knows when to

challenge these guys as well.

There’s more to Ray Cross. He

writes poetry. He expresses

himself through this medium.

Poetry? What would middle

school kids want with poetry?

When Mr. Cross read his

poetry in a unique rap-like

style at one of our lunch

presentations, the kids

respond by cheering him. Kids

cheering poetry readings?

Well, now you know what I

mean. This guy has something

special.

Unlike his Surname, Mr. Cross is not a

Stern Man at all

Basketball, poetry, what

else is there to Mr. Cross’

character that we should

know? He’s a great teacher

and now also works in the

admissions office. He

reaches the kids on several

levels. He’s profound. You

can best bet that if you ask

him a question you’ll get a

well-thought out honest

response. One gets the

sense that Ray Cross is

comfortable being Ray

Cross. Hillside is lucky to have

this young man and we

hope to have him for many

years to come?

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Hillside Heroes

HILLSIDE’S UNSUNG HEROES

Have you ever noticed how

green Hillside’s grass is? Or how

trimmed and manicured

everything looks? Maybe

you’ve just been struck by a

pleasant feeling when walking

on our campus. This isn’t a

coincidence nor is it likely a

spontaneous cosmic reflection

of your particular mood on that

day. In all likelihood your good

feelings can be directly

attributed to the diligent and

dedicated work of our excellent

maintenance crew.

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COOL FACTS ABOUT MAINTENANCE

Mr. Carleton stationed at a military base in Germany

from ’71-‘73

Mr. Burke rides Harley Davidson’s

Mr. McKenna is a great hockey player

Mr. Bentley worked on the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier

wonder who is responsible

for creating it.

On all great teams there are

integral people behind the

scenes: assistant coaches,

speech writers, camera

men, just to name some.

They’re the behind the

scenes heroes. Often their

work goes

unacknowledged. In this

case, the maintenance staff

are Hillside’s unsung heroes.

Make sure you give them a

big thanks the next time you

see one of them.

The crew includes: Peter

McKenna , Steve Carleton,

Jim Burke, Francisco Elias, and

Eric Bentley. They’re the guys

who are out there 24/7

mowing the grass, spreading

fertilizer, trimming the bushes,

landscaping, incessantly fixing

things, and so much more.

Remember walking to class

after winter storms? Or should I

say, do you remember being

able to walk to class after

winter storms? That’s because

men like the above are out

there at 6AM clearing the

paths with snow blowers.

They’re an unsung group.

Often their work is taken for

granted, not in any kind of

malicious way, but more

because human nature is

more Inclined to just enjoy the

experience rather than

Nurse Noonan

Getting to Know Nurse Noonan

…by staff reporter Haruto Arita

Nurse Noonan is from Shrewsbury.

She is a nurse. Her favorite sport is

running.

She started at Hillside in 2009. She

hasn’t gone to Japan. Her favorite

candy is Twizzlers licorice. Her hobby

is reading.

I like Nurse Noonan.

She is nice.

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Thoracic Surgeon

Spotlight…Student Profiles

Seoul Street

Kenneth

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Alex Kang or the “Kanger”

as he is known in some parts,

is a South Korean national

who is the age-appointed

leader of the Korean student

population here at Hillside. In

Korean society, the “leader”

represents the oldest male in

a certain age group. He is

often wise, paternalistic, and

looks after the best interest of

the group. At Hillside, Alex fits

that bill.

He was born Kang Jin Hyuk

in Seoul South Korea. As a

boy growing up in this

megalopolis, Alex studied in

English at private institutes

called “hagwons”. He comes

from a family of 4, loves

soccer, and wants to be a

thoracic surgeon when he

grows up.

Jin Hyuk “Alex” Kang

The Kanger likes basketball.

Last year in JV basketball, this

ball-hawking point guard kept

stealing the ball against an

opponent and single-

handedly took the baby

Bulldogs from sure defeat to

victory. The themes of the

basketball season were

threefold: comeback, never

give up, and improve each

day. Alex Kang was the

leader of this team, and he

embodied those qualities.

Recently, Alex asked me to

edit a paper. If I recall

correctly

correctly, the main idea of the

paper was about how he has

grown as a person while here

at Hillside. According to the

paper, he went from being a

rather immature young man

to someone who is

responsible, hard-working,

and never gives up. I could

tell from reading this story that

this senior is definitely proud of

his accomplishments here at

Hillside. And, why shouldn’t

he be? He’s done a great job.

It’s interesting sometimes how

sports mirror life. Someone

might ask: Why try hard in

sports? Or what’s the big deal?

It’s just JV! Well, this young

man’s life has mirrored his

development on the

basketball court last year. The

key here seems to be if you

can do it in the little things like

sports, the classroom, around

the halls and dorm, then the

big picture will likely take care

of itself. Alex Kang is a leader

on the court, around the

campus, and most of all, he

has led himself to success.

Shanghai, China

Spotlight… Student Profiles

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Jeffrey Gao

YiQi “Jeffrey” Gao is a

Chinese national from one of

the Earth’s most densely

populated cities Shanghai,

China. Shanghai in recent

years has been quietly

becoming a rapidly

developing city on the rise on

the Global stage. Speaking of

being quietly on the rise,

Jeffrey Gao has made that

motto his trademark here at

Hillside.

Jeffrey is quiet, unassuming,

hardworking, kind, helpful,

and prefers to go about his

business in a behind the

scenes kind of way. When he

first came to Hillside he could

not speak very much English

and seemed quite shy. This

year, although he is still

reserved, his English has

improved a lot. Jeffrey has

made many friends, and he’s

even been seen around here

helping as a translator

between faculty and new

Chinese students.

Which brings up another

point: Could you imagine the

challenges some of these

international middle school

boys face coming to another

country and being immersed

in an academic environment

that is not their primary

language? Just picture

entering a classroom in China

and trying to score A’s. Heck,

it’s hard enough doing it in our

own language.

Then add on to that the

distance, being away from

family and friends, living in a

boarding school with many

chores and expectations, and

of course culture shock.

Jeffrey’s parents visited a few

weeks ago and took their son

on a whirlwind tour of visits to

10 prep schools. The word on

the street is that the odds on

favorite for the school of

Jeffrey’s choice is Salisbury.

It’s also noted that Jeffrey’s

mother Angela was very

happy with the interviews as

Jeffrey’s English was

described as “proficient”.

Jeffrey Gao has come a long

way since last year when he

came to us as a very shy boy

who could barely utter a

sentence of English. He’s now

emerging as a solid

candidate for good

American prep schools. Just

like his hometown of

Shanghai, this young man is

quietly on the rise.

YiQi “Jeffrey” Gao

Bermuda

Spotlight… Student Profiles

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My first encounter with

Michael Clinton was about

this time last year. As he got

off his skateboard and was

about to enter the ATL, I held

out my hand and said “Mr.

Clinton, any relation to Bill”?

Michael paused, looked me

over, and said in a kind of is

that the best ya got tone:

“No”!

Since that day I haven’t

had a whole lot of

encounters with this

Bermudian national other

than seeing him around the

dorm, skateboarding

outside, and on occasion

bumping into him in the halls

or monitoring a study hall.

But I’ve seen enough to

know that this young man

does not have a shortage of

gray matter.

Michael Clinton

Have you ever seen a 50s

Sci-Fi series called the

Twilight Zone? It’s about

people who unwittingly get

caught up in another

dimension and must

navigate their way in this

new world. Well, one study

hall I found myself monitoring

Michael’s classroom and felt

like I entered this dimension.

Expecting the boys to start

up trivial conversation like

skateboarding, girls, or the

latest happenings at Roller

Kingdom, I found myself

in the Twilight Zone.

community, population,

organism, organ, tissue”, etc.

And so the conversation went

for about 10 minutes. Mouth

agape, I almost interjected,

Clinton, Mann, Alford…speak

English. But like a deer caught in

headlights, I just watched

expecting to hear Rod Sterling’s

voice “There is a 5th dimension

beyond that which is known to

man. It is a dimension that is as

vast as space…” Not that I

expected these guys to be

anything but smart cookies; just

that I was…well, impressed.

Michael was born in Pembrook

Bermuda in 1996 to Glenn and

Sally Clinton. His idol is advisor

and coach Mr. Kowalchick and

he wants to be an architect

when he grows up. If the above

conversation is any indication of

this 14 year olds potential, then

what’s stopping him? Heck, he

could design lacrosse stadiums

that Mr. K could coach in.

“CARDOGER”, said Clinton.

“What’s that?” another

student asked. “That’s the

acronym for life

characteristics: Cells Respond

Adapt Die Organize Grow

Energize Reproduce. The levels

of organization include the

biosphere, biome, ecosphere

Spotlight… Student Profiles

Dumfries, Scotland

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Calum Hepburn

UnLike a cool Scottish mist

that blew in from the moors in

early October, Calum, a

lowlander from Galloway

county and a proud member

of the Hepburn clan, is a

warm ray of sunshine here in

Marlborough, Massachussets.

He’s a wee bit of a shy lad,

but the udder laddies and

lasses in these parts, pure like

‘im.

Calum came to us this year

from across the pond. He

looks like he’s straight out of

director Bill Forsyth’s 1980’s

Scottish hit Gregory’s Girl.

Whenever I see him I want to

flat out speak Scottish. Or I

have a bunch of dumb

questions: Do you live near

Loch Ness? What’s your

favorite food? Haggis?

Did you ever see Braveheart?

But those kinds of

stereotypical questions don’t

get anyone closer to the real

Calum Hepburn. So who is this

young laddie? We know he

was homesick in September,

but that has passed quite

nicely. He likes to play ping

pong. We hear he’s a pretty

good goalie in hockey. He

seems big on lacrosse. He

makes friends at the drop of a

hat and he’s an all-around

likeable young man with

proper manners.

Calum was born in Dumfries,

Scotland. His family consists of

his mum Katrina, father

Andrew, sister Lauren, dog Sky,

and cat Mica. He enjoys

hockey, biking, soccer, fishing,

and hanging out with his

mates. When he grows up he

either wants to be a

professional hockey goalie, a

builder, or a mechanic.

Well, Calum came across

the Atlantic Ocean as a 14

year old to study at an

American boarding school.

If he can do this, then the

career stuff: professional

hockey circuit, fixing up

some cars, or building a

bloody castle, should prove

to be a cinch for this young

Scotsman.

If Calum should, however,

choose to do something

else as a career, perhaps

this Scotsman should think of

being an ambassador. With

his personality and the way

he makes friends he’d be

pure good at it.

Foods from Abroad

Chicken Tikka Masala

Barreado

Saka-Saka

Husmanskost

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Chicken Tikka Masala is a delicious dish in which

pre-marinated pieces of chicken are grilled and then

added to a thick creamy gravy. The result is a lovely

smoky flavor. If you haven’t yet tried this superb dish,

make sure you put it on your bucket list of things to eat.

From India

From Brazil

Barreado is a typical dish from Paraná State, Brazil,

and it’s a slow-cooked meat stew prepared in a clay

pot whose lid is sealed with a sort of clay made from

wheat or cassava flour, hence the name (which

means, literally, "muddied").

From the Congo Saka-Saka is the Congolese word for cassava

leaves, and the name of a dish made from them.

Central African people seem to be unique in their

consumption of cassava leaves, which are cooked

as greens. Elsewhere in the world, the cassava plant

is cultivated only for its tubers. Saka-Saka is a healthy

and delicious meal.

From Sweden Husmanskost is the Swedish smörgåsbord which is a

number of small hot and cold dishes served buffet-style.

The term has become world famous, representing a

collection of various foods, presented all at once. The

traditional Swedish smörgåsbord commonly includes

herring (fish); smoked eel; roast beef; jellied fish and much

more.

World Mysteries

The Lost City of Atlantis

The Philadelphia Experiment

The idea that an ancient city or continent that became

lost to the sea forever is an intriguing concept for us all.

There have been many tales of legendary lands coming

and going throughout history. The most famous one of

all, of course, is Atlantis.

Some say it’s a lost city while others say it’s an entire

continent. Some don’t believe that Atlantis even existed at all. Whatever Atlantis was

or might have been, we may never know. There have been theories put forth by

many people over the centuries, and many still speculate to this day. Greek

philosopher Plato first wrote of this advanced civilization that allegedly existed 11,000

years ago. It was technologically advanced and a Utopian society of highly

advanced people according to Plato, that was destroyed by the gods for its

arrogance. Most believe Plato used Atlantis as an allegory, but some believe it was a

real city and is hiding long lost secrets at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. Before

you laugh, remember the idea of Pompeii being a real city was once scoffed at

before its discovery by a team of archaeologists in the modern era.

The Philadelphia Experiment was an alleged top secret naval experiment

conducted by the US military at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Pennsylvania

during World War II. It was an experiment of such a sensitive classified nature that

some suggest it never actually existed while others maintain that it did indeed

happen. The US Navy offers no comment when asked about this covert activity.

According to some reports, the battleship USS Eldridge was said to be rendered

invisible to all observers.

Dedicated to Unsolved Mysteries lover Mr. Rory

For a long time this experiment was thought to be a hoax.

However, according to some scientists, a version of

Einstein’s unified field theory enabled the Navy to create

huge electronic generators that could bend the light

around an object so it no longer reflected light and thereby

cause it to appear invisible. This technology would be of

enormous value against opponents in a war. Reports say

the USS Eldridge emitted a “green fog” and some sailors

ended up a full deck below where they had been.

Though never proven, some believe the experiment existed.

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Int’l Trivia Teasers

1) Japan’s biggest island is

a) Honshu b)Kyushu c) Hokaido

2) What did Ho Chi Min, Vietnam used to be called?

a) Krung Tep b) Hanoi c) Pattaya

3) Which country has the world’s most diverse eco system?

a) Costa Rica b) Puerto Rico c) China

4) If it were 1980 and you were paid in “marks”, which country would you be in?

a) Russia b) Italy c) West Germany

5) New York was first settled by these people?

a) the British b) the Dutch c) the Swiss

6) Which country hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics?

a) Japan b) England c) Greece

7) Cork is a county in which UK country?

a) England b) Scotland c) Ireland

8) Which district of London did Jack the Ripper terrorize?

a) South Kensington b) Whitechapel c) Soho

9) Where would someone called “Suphansa Sarasee” likely be from?

a) France b) Spain c) Thailand

10) Cathay is a 10th century term for this country

a) China b) Malaysia c) Indonesia

Answers: 1) a 2) b 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) b 9) c 10) a

*Origin of the word “trivia”- The word “trivia”

comes from the days of the Roman Empire. Big city news was delivered by a "town crier" to small villages and the news was posted at an intersection (usually 3 roads or “tri” “via”) hence the word trivia.

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The Traveling Translator

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October from around the world

English - “October”

Spanish - el octubre”

Korean - “shiwol” - 시월

Japanese - “jūgatsu” -10月

Hindi - “aktoobar” -

Arabic - “uktūbar” -ر توب ,أك

Chinese - “Shie” -十月