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2010 – a poem
February 1, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poet
Filed under Poetry
A lot of things happened in 2009 that we had no control over We made mistakes that we did not have a chance to fix… but never really thought about it They said 2009 was a time of change but really I think 2010 is It’s not just a new year but it’s a new decade For next 10 years I’ll try to make... Read more »
Hero Road
February 1, 2010 • J. Kaplan, Poet
Filed under Poetry
The road is not paved The road that many call brave There are no exact foot steps to follow And no exact places to go The path meanders through sunshine and rain It skims the edges of hunger and pain And that’s where the path has a clear choice Walk on by or lend a hand and a voice Cross that fine... Read more »
My Hero
February 1, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poet
Filed under Poetry
I woke up this morning with a smile on my face And said, “Am I really here? Nah, I must be dreaming, I know I didn’t do this, well not by myself, anyway.” Then I realized my hero was there by my side the whole time She helped me when I thought nobody else would She held me when I cried She... Read more »
Heroes
February 1, 2010 • Ruben Cortez, Poet
Filed under Poetry
Stand up People listen to me, look at you people One guy got you down and you stay down Don’t take it like that Stand up Rise from the ashes like the phoenix Soar like the eagle through the sky Rise up Be who you are and show that you will not stand down Stand up I’m telling to stand Be a hero for... Read more »
Money Makes the Image
February 1, 2010 • Dottie Bradshaw, Poet
Filed under Poetry
Take away the clothes The sneakers The cars The money The home The popularity And I bet if you look at them They would be the same as me So why should I be ashamed of myself? They’re not that important They say it’s money that makes the world go around But the hatred and jealousy makes it look like... Read more »
MoMA
February 1, 2010 • J.Tosto, School Psychologist
Filed under Arts
This weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). It’s on 53rd Street in Manhattan, just a short ride train ride away. It’s a cool place and I was able to take pictures of some famous art work. You can see paintings by Van Gogh, Cezanne, Rousseau, Chagall,... Read more »
Portraits by Students
February 1, 2010
Filed under Arts
For their final project, Mrs. Brown’s Studio in Art class used mixed mediums to create portraits of athletes.The students whose work is shown here are: Edgar Jordan, Freddy Machizaca, Mark McMullin, Jamil Bristow, Gerson Rivera, Brian Cunningham, and Alanna Lyles. Read More →
Valentine’s Day Advice
February 1, 2010
Filed under Advice
Dear Mercury, I hate Valentine’s Day because it reminds me that my boyfriend broke up with me. How can I get through the day? Broken Heart Dear Broken Heart, Just spend Valentine’s Day with your friends & try not to focus on why you hate this day. Keep a smile on your face and keep... Read more »
Lady Red Devils Defeat Croton
February 2, 2010
Filed under Sports & Clubs
The Girls’ Varsity Basketball team defeated Croton Monday night by a score of 54-37. This brought the team’s record up to an outstanding 14 and 2. Sheridan Taylor led in the scoring with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Asia Jackson had 12 points, 6 steals, and 4 assists. Tasia Newton also had... Read more »
Spring Sports Physical
February 2, 2010
Filed under Sports & Clubs
Attention all Spring Athletes: The Spring sports physicals will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd. In order to be eligible for a Spring sports physical, you must turn in a completed sports packet to Nurse Adams no later than February 12th. Sports packets are available in the nurse’s office. There... Read more »
