GLOBAL GAZETTE September 2020

~Contents~

Education

P.1

Student Editorial

P.2

Night at the Movies

P.3

International Cafe

P.4

Faculty Profile

P.5

Mr. Connor’s Top 5

P.6

4 Square Rankings

P.7

Philosopher’s Corner

P.8

Student Reflections

P.9

Student Profiles

P.10-13

Global Club

P.14

Ghost Stories

P.15

Foods From Abroad

P.16

Trivia Teasers

P.17

The Traveling Translator

P.18

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Hillside’s

~ Global Club ~President Harrison Wolfsberg & Vice Presidents Jerry Da & Max Wang

This club was created in 2010 to foster a continued

strong connection between our international students

and American students and faculty. We are intent on

sharing our diverse cultures with the Hillside

population as well as learning about other cultures.

Ensures effective mix of learning methods

Recorded lessons enhance learning

Promotes a global learning community

2020 Learning

Sightseeing

Page 1 Global Gazette Hillside School

Education

2020 Learning at Hillside

Hillside, like the rest of the

teaching world, has faced some

unique challenges regarding

education in a Covid-19 universe.

The challenge has been educating

our middle school youth while

maintaining safety. So far, things

have gone very well. Using 21st

education skills that include

collaboration, critical thinking and

problem solving, adaptability, and

creativity, our Covid-19 Task

Force has put its individual minds

together to come up with some

nifty solutions to potential

problems. For one thing, the day

starts off for masked students with

temperature checks in socially

distanced lines. Upon entering the

ATL, our middle school boys are

greeted with hand sanitizer and

temperature checks. Next is

breakfast. Students stand six feet

apart in line and order their

morning meal which is given to

them in individual, disposable

containers. They then have the

choice of eating inside or out.

Tables have a maximum capacity of

three. The meals have been

spacious and relaxing.

As students depart for their

classrooms, they are encouraged to

space themselves out and avoid

contact. They make their ways to

their classrooms and go to their

assigned seats which are at least

six feet apart. Masked teachers

greet them and begin lessons with

live classes and remote students

attending on Zoom. Most teachers

project the Zoom participants

image up on the screen so the in-

class participants can see them. A

class microphone is put into the

center of the room so online

learners can hear everything that is

said. Teachers connect a speaker

to their laptops so that in-class

learners can hear their online

classmates. After a long day of

classes, sports, and study hall,

students can relax in their own

private dorm room.

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Benefits of 2020 Learning

Student Editorials

Student Editorials

#1. The Best Computer Game by Kerry Zhou

In my opinion, the best computer game that exists on earth so far is

Minecraft. Minecraft is a free world sandbox game that players can enjoy creating,

surviving, and adventuring in different modes. The first reason that I think Minecraft

is the best computer game is because it allows players to have absolute freedom in

the game. The only limitation in Minecraft is the player’s imagination. Some people

even built a computer in Minecraft based on the Red Stone system. Secondly, it is the

best game because usually it does not require high performance computers and

phones compared to the other games. In this way players with all devices can join

together. The third reason is that Minecraft is educational to people of all ages. It

does not contain violent and sexual content. Children can enjoy Minecraft to fulfill

their desire to create and destroy. Students can learn classroom knowledge in a new

way via Minecraft education edition. Adults can alleviate their pressure while

playing. Thus, Minecraft is the best game in the word.

#2. Good Fashion Sense Equals Success by Jerry Da

If you have a good fashion sense, you will have more success in life. I agree

with this idea. There are several reasons why I think so. First, good looks will give a

good impression for others. Think about a job interview. If you dress well, it will

have a good impression with the interviewer, which will be easy to get a job. There

is a theory called “The Golden Nine Seconds”, which states that when you meet a

person, the first nine second will give them your first impression, and it is hard to

change it. Good fashion sense will increase confidence. If you are confident and feel

confident it is easy to become successful. Some people say that confidence is half of

the success.

#3. Too Much Time on Technology by Felipe Roca

Kids spend too much time on technology. This is because they think it is

more fun and better to stay in their houses. Kids think that if they stay in the house

all day nothing bad is going to happen but actually, if they spend in off time with

their technology, it can be bad. It can be bad because they don't get to discover the

world. Many skills are honed by making friends in person not on social media. Also,

technology has some bad effects. It can give cancer and other things. In conclusion, I

think it is okay to be in technology, but not all the day. Use your time wisely!

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Felipe Roca Kerry Zhou Jerry Da

• The movie Scream was originally titled Scary Movie

• Psycho is the first movie to show a toilet flushing

• The snow in The Wizard of Oz is asbestos

The Wizard of Oz

#2. Invasion A woman develops dangerous

new abilities after coming

into contact with

extraterrestrial technology.

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#3. The Invisible Man A horror film loosely based on

H.G. Wells’ 19th

century

classic novel about a

reclusive stranger.

#1. Enola Holmes While searching for her missing

mother, Enola Holmes uses

her detective skills to

outsmart her big brother.

#4. Resistance Before he becomes a world

famous mime, Marcel

Mangel joins the French

resistance to save children.

#5. My Octopus Teacher A filmmaker forges a

remarkable friendship with

an octopus in South Africa

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2020 promises to be a good year in

Hollywood and the movie industry.

Because of Covid-19, people are

looking to fill their schedules with

entertainment. What better way to do

that than with a movie. Here is a look

at the Top Five Most Anticipated

Movies of 2020! Make sure on

weekend movie nights you see at least

one of these!

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Cool Facts about Movies

Night at the Movies

Movies to See in 2020

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Page 5 Global Gazette Hillside School

Faculty Profile

The name Mr. Harrington causes

trepidation among some. The mere

mention of it causes the anxious to

quake in their boots. “You don’t

want to get sent to Mr. Harrington’s

office,” can be heard in hallways

throughout Bulldog campus. But,

don’t get the wrong idea! This no-

nonsense dean and athletic director

has a heart of gold. He just believes

in instilling discipline and

accountability in our young

population in a matter-of-fact kind

of way. In other words, he is old

school. And his style works

brilliantly!

Jaymie Harrington was born in

Worcester, Massachusetts and grew

up in Sterling. One could imagine

Mr. Harrington spending many a

winter day on the frozen lakes of

New England playing hockey with

his friends and older brother Lance.

He grew up with a pet donkey

named Chester and collected He-

Man and the Masters of the

Universe memorabilia. He loved

Christmas (and still does). As a

young man he traveled throughout

Canada, Iowa, Chicago, Buffalo,

and New Rochelle. Although he did

not specify, one has to wonder if

these destinations were minor

league hockey stops reminiscent of

the iconic 1970’s hit movie Slap

Shot. Couldn’t you just picture Mr.

Harrington suiting up for the

Charlestown Chiefs?

Mr. Harrington married a gal,

Emilie, from Charlottetown, PEI.

They have a young son named

Branson and two dogs, Daisy and

Winnie. On occasion, the

Harrington clan can be seen on

Bulldog campus. Mr. Harrington

came to Hillside five years ago. He

Mr. Harrington

thought the environment an ideal

place to combine his passion for

coaching and teaching. He wears

several hats around here including

Assistant Dean of Student Life,

Athletic Director, Algebra teacher,

and varsity Hockey Coach. His

resume before coming to Hillside

prepared him well for these roles.

Mr. Harrington received a B.S. in

physical education from Canisius

College and his M.Ed. from

Franklin Pierce University where

he also spent eight years coaching

hockey.

Mr. Harrington enjoys hockey,

golf, and playing with his dogs. He

says that he came to Hillside

because he had been impacted by

educators growing up and wanted

to pay it forward. That he has!

Thank you Mr. Harrington for all

you do for the Hillside community!

Cool Facts about Ms. Harrington

Had a pet donkey growing up named Chester

Loves Christmas and everything about it

Collects He-Man & Masters of the Universe memorabilia

Top 5’s

#2. Samsung Galaxy

s20

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#3. Pixel 4 XL

#1. iPhone 11

#4. Moto Z4

#5. One Plus 8 Pro

2.

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Mr. Connor loves phones. His

opinion about them counts. If there’s

one guy you want to listen to about

buying a smart phone, it’s our very

own Will Connor. Here are his top 5

phones on the market now.

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Cool Facts about Mr. Connor

Mr. Connor’s Top 5

Phones

Peeves

Attended Stanley Cup, World Series, & Super Bowl

Loves the book A Series of Unfortunate Events

Played forward for JV basketball for Hillside

4 Square Rankings

Page.7 Global Gazette Hillside School

September 4 Square Rankings

RRankingsRankings

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Top 5 Masks

1. Nolan Pace

2. Brody Ladas

3. Ms. Emmerson

4. Caleb Kirshenbaum

5. Henry Carlson

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Top 10 at Hillside “THE BIG GUNS”

#1.Brody Ladas 2. Tristan Murgo

3. Mr. Lanciani

4. Lucas Wheeler

5. Jesse Benyas

6. Sire Hazard

7. William Ketchen

8. Tucker Watkins

9. Lucas Park

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Top 5 Gamers 1. Mark Zhuo

2. Jeremy Chen

3. Andy Chin

4. Ian Smith

5. Daniel Cui

Tabor Ladas

Philosophy

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The Philosopher’s

Corner

Albert Camus’ The Plague In 1947, French-Algerian philosopher, artist and journalist, Albert Camus,

published La Peste, better known in English as The Plague. Camus’

existential classic pointed to the absurdity of existence and the

powerlessness of the individual in the face of a cholera outbreak that

overtook the coastal city of Oman, Algeria in the 1940’s. It was written as an

allegory, but has haunting implications in a twenty first century Covid-19

world when the we seem to be living out Camus’ novel. The story begins

from the point of view of an unknown narrator and his absurdist perspective

on life. Absurdity, in existential terms, refers to the hopeless conflict

between meaning-seeking human beings and the reality of living in a

universe that is ultimately meaningless, chaotic, and random. So, the real

question for philosophers like Camus is not “What’s it all about?” but “How

should humans respond to the reality of an absurd existence?” The story

starts off with thousands of rats dying in the streets of Oman and the hysteria

that follows. The authorities are slow to recognize the gravity of the situation

and bicker over what to do. The gates to the city then shut as no one can

leave. One character, Rambert, makes a plan to escape the city to join his

wife in Paris after city officials refused his request to leave. He befriends

some underground criminals so that they may smuggle him out of the city.

Another character, Father Paneloux, uses the plague as an opportunity to

advance his stature in the town by suggesting that the plague was an act of

God punishing the citizens for their sins. His rhetoric falls on the ears of the

credulous of whom turn to religion in desperation. Meanwhile, Jean Tarrou,

a vacationer; Joseph Grand and Dr. Rieux exhaustively treat patients in their

homes and in the hospital. The situation worsens and people try to escape

Oran but are shot by sentries. Violence and looting break out and Martial

Law is declared. The town remains at the mercy of the plague. Rieux hears

from the sanatorium that his infected wife's condition is worsening. He also

hardens his heart regarding the plague victims so that he can continue to do

his work. Cottard, on the other hand, seems to flourish during the plague

because it gives him a sense of being connected to others. Grand captures the

plague and things look bad, but his condition betters and he escapes death.

By late January, the plague is in full retreat and the townspeople celebrate.

However, Tarrou dies from the disease. Ultimately, Camus’ work asks

readers a “theoretical” question: What would life be like if you were shut off

from the rest of the world, confined to your home, as an epidemic spread?

Sound familiar?

Student Reflections

Reflections from an

international Student

My Life at Hillside by staff reporter Jerry Chen

My first three weeks at Hillside School have gone very well.

When I was on the airplane from China to the United States, I started to

feel nervous. Are the teachers going to be kind to me? Am I going to be

alone in the school for the whole time? Many questions popped into my

head and made me anxious. After I arrived at the school, I saw many

students sitting on the grass having a BBQ, and I wanted to join the large

group. The teachers helped me to put all my stuff in the dorm, and I soon

learned about all my dorm mates. They are very kind and we became

friends just on my first day. In the first week, I learned about many rules

about Hillside, and I started to like this school. There are students from

all over the world. They are kids from Mexico, Korea and, like me, from

China. I adjusted myself in the first week, which was fast for me. The

challenges are also pretty obvious. All the subjects are taught in English,

which is my second language. However, I took ESL class which makes

my English skills stronger. It is already three weeks and I think time is

going so fast. I have so many friends already and I am also surprised by

myself of getting into the community so fast.

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Providence, Rhode Island

Spotlight…Student Profiles

Sire

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Speaking of friends, Sire has made

several, particularly Blake Davis

and Will Ketchen. Interestingly,

these three make up the study hall

constituents in Room #5 every

Monday to Friday night. They also

all happen to live at Mack House.

Although Sire says he doesn’t have

any role models, he does have a

pretty cool advisor in first year

math teacher Mr. Pava. That’s a big

plus. Sire says the best thing about

Hillside is the sports. Currently, he

is in intramurals and, in the winter,

he plans on playing for Mr.

Heredia’s varsity basketball team.

Besides basketball, Sire loves

playing chess. When asked about it,

he says that a friend introduced him

to the game several years ago. He

has been hooked ever since. Sire’s

favorite food is chicken and

although he doesn’t have a favorite

movie, he really likes the show All

American. Once, at a basketball

tournament in New York, he met

6’8” small forward and ten time

NBA All-Star, Carmelo Anthony of

the Portland Trail Blazers. He said

that he met the star while

Anthony’s son was playing at a

basketball tournament. Sire misses

home a little but is becoming

accustomed to Hillside. Well young

man, welcome aboard. Bulldog

campus is a great place to spend

your middle school years. We hope

you enjoy your stay here.

Sire Hazard was born in

Providence, Rhode Island sometime

after the millennium. Providence is

the capital of the America’s

smallest state and home to Brown

University, vibrant and diverse

neighborhoods, great restaurants,

and a thriving arts community. It is

here that young Sire Hazard grew

up as the middle child in a family of

five. His father is named Tedrick

Sr. and his mother Joye. He has two

brothers Tedrick Jr. (20) and

Christian (7). The former is a 6’6”

basketball forward for Dominican

College in Orangeburg, New York.

The latter is an elementary student.

The Hazards are a close family and

mom and dad decided to send their

middle child to us in Massachusetts.

We’re looking forward to big things

from Sire who has adjusted to the

move quite well and who seems to

be enjoying his life on Bulldog

campus.

When asked why he came to

Hillside, Sire said he wasn’t sure

and hinted that public school wasn’t

all it was touted to be. Coming to

Hillside was a breath of fresh air for

the young Rhode Islander who

wanted to switch schools. It’s a

good thing he did. At Hillside, the

school population is small. Students

get to know teachers well and living

in such close quarters offers many

opportunities at friendship.

Silky smooth shooting guard and

first year Hillside student Sire

Hazard can light it up on the court.

You watch this seventh grader

move around out there and it

reminds one of three-time NBA

All-Star Jamaal Wilkes of the

Lakers from yesteryear. Wilkes’

sleek style served him well as a

compliment to legends like

Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Earvin

“Magic” Johnson and earned him

the nickname “Silk.” And when

you watch young Sire play you

immediately think to yourself: he’s

going to fit in nicely with

perennial Hillside hoopsters

Trokon Harris, Jason Kamau, Silas

Etienne, and Anthony DeJohn. But

young man, don’t let the high

praise get to your head. Basketball

takes hard work and hoopsters

aren’t made merely by glowing

compliments in the Global

Gazette. Listen to what Coach

Heredia says and get out there and

make it happen cap’n. With a

mindset like this and the guidance

of a seasoned mentor like Coach

Heredia, success is inevitable.

Sire Hazard

All American

Seoul, South Korea

Spotlight… Student Profiles

Galbi

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given large amounts of homework

and an emphasis is on memorizing

volumes of material. Well, things

are a little different here. Instead of

promoting rote learning, Hillside

teachers engage in cultivating

student curiosity and teaching

twenty first century education skills

like creativity, critical thinking and

problem solving, adaptability,

initiative, and more. It’s a very

different approach, but one we

believe pays off in the long run.

Lucas enjoys Hillside because “the

faculty members are nice to the

student community.”

Lucas’ hobbies are playing

basketball and sketching. His role

model is basketball icon and six

time NBA champion and Dream

Teamer, Michael Jordan. His

favorite movie is Akira. He does not

miss home that much but does miss

his room and Korean food.

Speaking of Korean food, his

favorite is Galbi. For those

unfamiliar with this dish, it is

barbequed short ribs. They’re out of

this world good and an order the

Global Club gets each time we go

to the Westborough Korean

Restaurant. When he’s older, Lucas

wants to be a fashion designer.

With his diligence, affable nature,

and intelligence, we have no doubt

that Lucas will be whatever he

wants.

Lucas spent his early days hanging

out with his friends, eating at

outdoor food stands, going to

school, and enjoying the giant

megalopolis that offers so much.

His father, Jongbum, is a successful

businessman in the Korean capital.

His mother, Sunjung Yoon, is a

homemaker. Lucas also has an

older brother, Seung Ho, who is 24

years old and currently serving in

the Korean military. In South

Korea, military service is

mandatory (2 year service) for all

males between the ages of 19 and

28. It’s a tough road that young

Lucas will have to take at some

point, yet a useful one that turns

boys into men. The Park family

decided to send their youngest son

to boarding school in the United

States. So far, Lucas has handled

the move extraordinarily well. He’s

a superior student who is hard-

working and engaged in class.

Lucas says that he came to Hillside

because he enjoys studying and

feels that an all-boys school suits

him. An all boys’ school tailors its

curriculum to meet the needs of

adolescent males. These needs

include project-based learning

techniques along with spatial and

visual learning components. After

talking to Lucas, he has not been

overwhelmed by the adjustment. He

says that in South Korea he is often

JumpStart had a new seventh

grader from the Land of the

Morning Calm. He came to

campus at the end of August after

being dropped off by his parents at

the ATL. From the moment he

arrived, Lucas Park fit in. He

easily made friends and became a

welcome addition to Bulldog

campus. He hung out with Jerry

Da, Daniel Cui, and some of the

other JumpStart boys. They

attended classes early in the

morning, played basketball all day,

and watched movies at night. It

was a fun time. Lucas became

known for his pleasant demeanor,

big smile, and in-class smarts. Any

time someone needed something,

Lucas would be the first to offer

him whatever it is he had. That’s

the kind of guy he is.

Lucas Park was born “Jiho” in

South Korea’s capital city, Seoul.

Seoul is one of the coolest cities

around. For one thing, it’s huge!

It’s nestled in the Korean

mountains and has towering

skyscrapers. It is here that young

Jiho “Lucas” Park

Framingham, MA

Spotlight… Student Profiles

An Aussiedoodle

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Tabor ,Cole, & Brody

concept that has been philosophized

by and put on independent schools’

mission statements for centuries.

Cole (8th

Grade) and Brody (6th

Grade) have been with us for two

years and Tabor (4th

Grade) came to

us this year from Woodward School

in Southborough. Not only are they

real good hockey players, but

they’re also adept at lacrosse.

The Ladas boys love sports, video

games, roller blading, and dirt

bikes. They are your typical

American teens. Cole says the best

thing about Hillside is the sports.

“It’s also the hardest thing.” I’m

sure coach’s Harrington and

Falanga push the boys on the ice.

But that shouldn’t be a problem for

the Ladas’. They’ve been on the ice

since before they could walk.

That’s the way life has been in the

Ladas household. One could just

picture Bob being a big Miracle on

ice guy as a teenager growing up in

New England. It was the single

biggest sporting event in American

hockey and one that has no doubt

produced legions of ice hockey

playing kids in the region. When

the Ladas’ aren’t playing hockey in

the winter, they’re boating in Cape

Cod or going to the beach. Well,

three Ladas’s at Hillside, wow! Not

only are they great athletes, but

they’re great kids too. We’re lucky

to have them!

in Malibu.

Cole, Brody, and Tabor were all

born in Framingham, Massachusetts

and grew up in Marlborough.

Currently, the family resides in

Southborough which is a stone

throw’s away from us here at

Hillside. The boys’ father, Bob, is

the founder of Metrolube

Enterprises. He runs a chain of fifty

five Valvoline Instant Oil Change

service stations in New England

and Florida. He’s the third largest

franchisee in the United States.

Mom, Charlene, is a home maker

and affectionately describes the

energy in the Ladas household by

saying: “We’re just a crazy family

with crazy kids and a crazy dog

named Tom. LOL.” Tom, by the

way, is the Ladas’ two year old

Aussiedoodle. How many readers

just pictured a race towards the

dinner table on Sunday with the

family dog barking and spaghetti

sauce flying around? I know, I did!

Ms. Ladas must have her hands full

with all those hungry male

stomachs to feed and an

Aussiedoodle flying around.

Cole says the brothers came to

Hillside “for a good education and

to play sports.” In American

households, those two go together

quite nicely. It’s the mind/body

So, I was sitting in my dentist’s

office last year, getting some dental

work done and Dr. Wagner, a

renowned dental practitioner and

big-time Bears’ fan, asked if I knew

the Ladas’ boys. Dr. Wagner is

familiar with Hillside and has a

friend who sends his boys to

Hillside. Three of them! “Know

them?” I replied. “Of course! The

Ladas’ boys are legends.” The

Ladas’ names come up when

anyone mentions the word “sports”

or “popular.” And what cool names

they have: “Cole,” “Brody,” and

“Tabor.” My sense is that Mr. and

Mrs. Ladas were flipping through

an episode of Extra with a note pad,

jotting down cool names of all the

male celebrities. Yet, these kids

aren’t Hollywood. No sir! They’re

more like East Coast Boston strong.

They’re hockey playing New

Englanders, born and bred. The

Ladas’ boys are more comfortable

with a hockey stick in hand on a

blizzardy winter afternoon than

sun-tanning themselves on a beach

The Ladas Brothers

Hangzhou, China

Spotlight… Student Profiles

Steve Jobs

Kerry

Kairui “Kerry” Zhou

Ninth grade student Kairui

“Kerry” Zhou is going places in

life. He’s bright, witty, and a

delight to be around. Not only is he

an excellent student, but in his free

time, he likes to create apps. Wow!

How many middle school teens do

you know like that? In fact, one of

his apps “The Geometry

Calculator,” has been submitted to

the App Store. When I was a teen,

the closest I came to producing an

invention was making up excuses

for not doing my homework. This

kid, however, is a young

entrepreneur in the making. And

after he leaves Hillside, don’t be

surprised if you hear his name. Big

things await this young man in life.

So, without further ado, ladies and

gentlemen may I present to you the

one and only Kerry Zhou.

Born in Hangzhou, China, Kairui

“Kerry” Zhou is the only child of

Ms. Min Jin. Hangzhou is the

capital and most populated city in

Zhejiang Province. After living in

Hangzhou, Ms. Min Jin and Kerry

moved to Beijing. Beijing, as you

know, is the sprawling capital of

China and one of the most

populated cities in the world with

over twenty one million inhabitants.

It is here that renowned Hillside

alumnus, Jack Wang, introduced

the notion of Hillside to young

Kerry and his family. When Kerry

heard about Hillside, he thought “it

sounded like a pretty great school.”

Well Kerry, when we at Hillside

heard that you were coming, we

thought that if you’re a friend of

Jack Wang’s, then you must be a

pretty great kid. So, there you have

it. It’s a marriage of perfect fits.

And Kerry really seems to have

found his place here at Bulldog

campus. You can find him in the

iLab or working on one of his apps

in the Stemberg Wing. He’s usually

with Jeremy Chen or one of the

other robotics or drones guys.

Kerry enjoys the small class sizes

at Hillside. He says that the

emphasis on individual attention

that small classes afford is great. In

China, his classes were large, and

it’s rare that a teacher can devote

his or her time to a student

individually. If you could imagine a

classroom of fifty students all

needing help and only one teacher

to attend to them then you get the

picture. Here at Hillside, it’s a lot of

attention, and it’s a system in which

young Kerry Zhou thrives.

Although Hillside is pretty great in

Kerry’s mind, he does miss several

things about his home country. “I

miss the food from my hometown. I

also wish we had Wi-Fi in the

dorms.” Of course you do Kerry.

What young man with a

technological background wouldn’t

enjoy having internet connection in

his living space? Well, hold tight!

Rumor has it that Wi-Fi is coming

to a dormitory near you. If so, you

will be the first in a long line of

students from years gone by that

actually is granted that much

anticipated request.

In his spare time, Kerry enjoys

watching movies and playing

sports. He lists his hobbies as

coding and reading. He loves math,

science, and computer science and

plugs STEM (a curriculum based on

educating students in science,

technology, engineering, and math)

any chance he gets. His role model

is the late-great Steve Jobs; the

charismatic pioneer of personal

computers and founder of Apple.

“Jobs changed the world by

revolutionizing the phone industry,”

says Kerry. When he’s older, young

Kerry Zhou wants to be a software

engineer. Is there any doubt he’ll

get there? He’s already producing

apps in middle school. Get ready

world, the second coming of Steve

Jobs may be on his way.

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Global Club

Page.14 Global Gazette Hillside School

The Global Club has been a

Hillside tradition since 2010.

Essentially, it is a club comprised of

the entire school with the intent of

sharing our rich diversities and

cultures with one another. We

celebrate different cultural activities,

events, and holidays. We visit local

international restaurants in the area

(during non-Covid-19) times. This

year, we’ll be celebrating by having

special dinners at school. The Global

Club also makes presentations to the

school about our heritages and rich

traditions. This year, Harrison

Wolfsberg retains his leadership

position as President. He is assisted

by two Vice-Presidents, Jerry Da

and Max Wang. Together, these

three, will lead and make

announcements about Global Club

activities.

President Harrison Wolfsberg

V. P. Jerry Da

Student Presentations Cultural dinner

Mr. Cazanave & crew

V. P. Max Wang

The Global Club

Ghost Stories

The Legend of Marvin

“He sure did! Just ask him.”

“Ok, I believe you, Marvin. I just never heard of this arrangement. Why do you visit every September

29th

? Is it a special day or something?”

“It sure is. Just ask Mr. Evans, he’ll explain everything.”

“Ok, Goodnight Marvin.” A cold chill swept through me as I made my way back to my faculty apartment.

When I got home, Mrs. Brown had noted that I looked pale. When they saw me, my cats Oliver and

Charlotte ran under the bed. They never do that! In the morning, I saw Mr. Evans watering his garden. I

asked about Marvin. He said: “Marvin? Marvin who?” “Some kid that said you used to teach him math in

2011. He was sleeping in the dorm last night.” Mr. Evans’ jaw dropped. “Marvin Schlansky? Last night?

Mr. Brown, Marvin Schlansky died in an automobile accident 8 years ago on Sept. 29th

.” Oh my! *Editor’s note: Real story or fake news? YOU be the judge! Anybody want to come over to Maher for a visit?

Ghost Story

Legend has it that Maher House is haunted. Some say there’s a ghost that visits the hallowed halls of

the dormitory on the edge of the campus. How do I know? I’ve seen it myself (wink). One evening

while doing dorm patrol at night after lights out, I saw a shadowy figure going into the bathroom. When

the figure emerged, it was a thin, pale looking teenager with scraggly hair and crooked teeth. His dark

eyes were deeply set in his head. It looked as though he hadn’t slept in weeks. I asked him, “Who are

you?” The figure answered: “I am Marvin. I used to go to Hillside, and I lived in this dorm”

“OK, what are you doing here? Who gave you permission to be in here?” I demanded incredulously.

“I’m visiting my old school. I do it once a year every September 29th

. I already spoke to Mr. Evans and

asked if it was ok. Mr. Evans used to be my math teacher back in 2011.”

“Mr. Evans said it was ok?” I asked surprised.

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Foods from Abroad

Escargot

Caucuses Kabob

Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns

Xiaolongbao

Roasted Escargot is a delicious treat from one of the culinary

capitals of the world. Literally, the word “escargot” means snail

and, in French culture, these delicious roasted snails are served as

hors d’oeuvres or appetizers. So what’s the secret to making these

land snails so tasty? The French say that the trick is to purge them

from the shell, saute them in butter, white wine, and chicken

stock, then place them back into the shells with the butter sauce

drizzled on top. Additional ingredients such as parsley, thyme,

and pine nuts can be sprinkled on top. Special tongs are

sometimes used by diners to extract the snails from the shells.

Food lovers and gourmets from around the globe consistently

rank escargot as one of the top appetizers the world has to offer.

From France

From Armenia Caucuses Kabob is a delicious entree from Armenia. Deep

from within the Caucasus Mountain region of this small country

that straddles Europe and Asia, comes this meat dish that is

adored by many. Kabobs can be made with all sorts of meats

including turkey, lamb, pork, and more. This particular recipe

calls for three pounds of ground lamb, finely chopped onions

and parsley, cumin, paprika, garlic, and kosher salt. Heat up

your grill to 450 degrees and cook for eight minutes and you’ll

have one of the tastiest treats imaginable.

From Vietnam Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns is a simple dish from

Southeast Asia that is enjoyed by millions. It’s a crispy and light

delicacy that happens to be a great appetizer for seafood lovers.

Traditionally, it is made with the shrimp heads on and includes

some simple ingredients such as: black pepper, red pepper flakes,

oil, cornstarch, and of course the shrimp and prawns. Although

Vietnam has popularized this dish, it is made around the world in

countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South

Korea. Don’t miss out on Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns.

From China Xiaolongbao is a tasty Chinese treat that essentially constitutes

soup dumplings. Originally, this dish comes from Shanghai and

is filled with various types of meats and soup broths. The main

ingredients are simple: dough, minced meat, and aspic. The

inventor of this dish originally sold these dumplings in a

downtown park. It was so popular that the recipe expanded into

the rest of Shanghai and, over time, all around the world.

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10 Int’l Trivia Questions for the Month of September

1) Where was the 1977 hit hickey movie Slap Shot filmed?

a) Johnstown, PA. b) Barrie, Ont. c) Buffalo, NY

2) Which musical group wrote a song entitled Viva la Vida?

a) Cold Play b) Linkin Park c) My Chemical Romance

3) Which states’ motto is “In God we trust”?

a) Arkansas b) Alabama C) Florida

4) What is the largest grossing movie of all time?

a) Avatar b) Titanic c) Gone With the Wind

5) What’s Mr. Rowlett’s nickname?

a) Big Heat b) Big Lefty c) Big Dawg

6) How long did it take to build the Burj Khalifa?

a) 3 years b) 6 years c) 12 years

7) Which country is actress Alicia Vikander from? a) Sweden b) Denmark c) The Netherlands

8) Which Japanese city is Ryutaro Kaneko from?

a) Tokyo b) Yokohama c) Atami

9) Which mountain is the most dangerous in the world to climb?

a) Siula Grande b) Mt. Everest c) K2

10) Which African country has the biggest population?

a) Nigeria b) Kenya c) Ethiopia

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

Int’l Trivia Teasers

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International

Trivia

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“Love” from around the world

English -love

Spanish -amor

Korean -sarang

Japanese -

Hindi -prem

French -amour

Chinese -Ai

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