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GLOBAL GAZETTE
February-March, 2016
~Contents~
Sightseeing
P.1
Schoep
P.2
Café Talk
P.3
Faculty Profile
P.4
February Holidays
P.5
Diversity Day
P.6
Ping Pong Rankings
P.7
Global Club
P.8
Teacher Travel Blog
P.9
Student Profiles
P.10-13
Figuring Out Faculty
P.14-15
International Book Review
P.16
Hillside Summer Program
P.17
Foods from Abroad
P.18
World Mysteries
P.19
Int’l Trivia Teasers
P.20
The Traveling Translator
P.21
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Hillside’s
~ Global Club ~President Lucas Adam & Vice President Mike Zhang
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 Phuket
Site of James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun
Original name is “Tanjung Salang”
The largest island in Thailand
Man with the Golden Gun
Sightseeing
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Sightseeing
Phuket, Thailand
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Phuket is Thailand’s largest
island. It forms one of the
country’s 76 provinces, located on
the southern shore of the Andaman
Sea. The island is an international
magnet for beach goers and divers
from all over the planet.
Spectacular scenery and warm light
blue ocean water await you. Blue
lagoons and pink sunsets typify
what is for many a tourist’s
paradise. Phuket is home to many
high-end seaside resorts,
international spas, and top notch
restaurants. Having traveled here
back in 2002, I can assure you that
this environment has a calm,
surreal, and idyllic feel to it that
might leave you making plans to
return throughout the course of your
life. Asia’s most popular beach
destination provides an unmatched
combination of pristine silky, soft-
white beaches lined with palm trees
and superb hospitality from the
people in the Land of Smiles.
Watersports are the most popular
activities on the island; however,
the province boasts many first rate
aquariums, botanical gardens, and
Buddhist temples. Phuket has some
of the best diving venues in the
world, international standard golf
courses, and eco adventure
packages in nearby tropical
rainforests. If you enjoy boating,
take a speedboat trip to the nearest
islands, or enjoy a magical cruise
around Phang Nga Bay. Once
you’ve had a busy day of outdoor
activities, Phuket has as vibrant a
nightlife has they come. It is filled
with beachside restaurants and
bars. Catch some of the outdoor
stage acts, Elvis impersonators,
and soft Thai music as the sound
of waves gently splash along the
shore. Hotels are clean and
modern, and prices are reasonable.
So, what are you waiting for?
Hurry and book your trip to one of
the greatest destinations out there.
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International Animal Stories
They say that dogs are man’s best friend. Well, maybe they’re even more
than that. One such story that comes from Wisconsin is about a deep love
that one rarely sees, even between humans. This love story involves an old,
arthritic canine named Schoep and his devoted master John Unger. A local
photographer captured the two floating in Lake Superior and snapped a
picture. At the time, she had no idea that her picture would have a
profound effect on millions. Hannah Stonehouse Hudson saw the two adrift
and snapped a shot that has catapulted John and Schoep into fame in the
dog-lover world. The photo went viral and many inquired about their story.
The two first met in 1993 when Unger adopted the 8 month old puppy.
Schoep had been abused in his early life, and it took Unger a while before
he gained the puppy’s trust. Not only did he win Schoep’s trust over time,
he developed a remarkable bond with him. Many say John saved Schoep
from a life of neglect and despair, but John Unger sees things differently.
John credits Schoep with saving him. Unger had been in a state of deep
depression following a breakup with an old girlfriend. Schoep came into
John’s life and gave him the unconditional love, loyalty, and trust that no
human being had ever given him. John honored his old friend with a
lifelong commitment to protect and shelter him. The friendship that
developed between man and dog proved to be such a powerful force that
when Schoep developed severe arthritis in his later years, John would nurse
him in a way that a mother would take care of her sick child. Schoep’s
arthritis was so bad in his hind legs that the dog could not sleep. And so,
John would take Schoep to the lake each day to float with him for hours to
relieve his pain. The water took pressure off of the joints and comforted
Schoep. People have been so touched by their story that articles, a video,
and a Facebook page have been set up to pay tribute to this remarkable
relationship. Readers began to send in thousands of dollars in donations to
help pay for Schoep’s expensive veterinarian bills. Sadly, Schoep passed
away in 2013 at the age of twenty; however, John still has his Facebook
page up in Schoep’s memory and people all over the world continue to
read about this incredible story. Thank you Schoep and John for inspiring
us and teaching us what life is really all about!
Schoep & John: A Love Story
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Drying Schoep off
Unconditional love
John & Schoep
A severely arthritic dog gets a float from his master
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Celebrating Canada with poutine
Café Talk
The February Café paid tribute to French
Canadian culture and the USA. The French
Canadian Café was led by Mr. Dewey and his
Grade 9 French class. It was superb as we had
the Canadian classic poutine to go along with
some Canada Dry ginger ale. For those of you
who may not know, poutine is french fries, with
cheese curds, and gravy. It is out of this world
good! For the USA Café, we focused on the
great city of Buffalo. Mr. Meyer, a native of
this municipality in upstate New York, came by
to host it. We had trivia and Mrs. Brown’s
delicious buffalo chicken dip with tortillas.
Next up at the Café is open for discussion when
we all return from the March Break. If you
have any ideas, send an email to Mr. Brown at
[email protected] or post your
recommendation on our Schoology page.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Serving poutine
poutine
February International Café
a little trivia
Cool Facts about Mr. Moulton
Traveled to every continent on the planet
Black Belt in several martial arts
Worked as an emergency paramedic
Dan Moulton
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Faculty Profile
Dan Moulton, Hillside’s ever
popular science teacher, has been
around the block. Well, even further
than that. He’s traveled all over the
world, touching foot on virtually
every continent. About the only
place this seasoned traveler has not
been is Antarctica. Not only has he
trekked across the globe, he’s held
various jobs throughout his career,
including that of being an
emergency paramedic. As far as the
teaching profession goes, he’s been
in that for the past 22 years having
worked at Eaglebrook for two
decades before coming to us at
Hillside in 2013.
I recall the day I first met him. He
was moving his things into
Williams House and I stopped by to
greet him. I thought, hey alright,
another teacher who wasn’t born in
the 1990s. He’s one of those guys
people like instantly. When asked
why he decided to start up at
Hillside, Mr. Moulton replies “the
people I met were excited to be
here, and the students I spoke with
were also very happy to be here.
They made me feel welcome, and I
felt like this would be a strong,
positive place to work.” Well, Mr.
Moulton’s fits in very nicely here.
He quickly became one of the guys
and is respected both as a teacher
and as a colleague.
“Moulty,”as his colleagues call
him, was born in Boston sometime
around the time of sock-hops, rock
around the clock, and hula hoops.
He has five sisters and is a twin.
What? There’s another Dan
Moulton look-a-like out there
walking among us? Mr. Moulton’s
Mr. Moulton
interests are many. He likes
anything that has to do with the
outdoors. On land, he’s an avid
hiker, rock-climber, and goes on
the occasional orienteering trip. On
water, he enjoys kayaking and
scuba diving. And don’t tease him
about any of these hobbies because
he has been studying the martial
arts for over five decades. He holds
several black belts. Yeah, I know,
we all have black belts in our
wardrobe but Mr. Moulton has the
kind that means he’s worked out in
a gym for hours punching and
kicking bags, people, and anything
else that got in his way. Don’t
worry! He’s a gentle soul. He was
inspired by his science teachers
growing up, and he wants to do the
same to the young people that enter
his classroom. From the looks of
things, he’s doing it!
The best part of Hillside is the
great people that make up
this fantastic community.
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Cool Facts about February
• Black History Month is celebrated in U.S. & Canada
• February was added to the Roman calendar in 713 BC
• Groundhog Day occurs on February 2nd
Groundhog Day
Figuring Out the Faculty International Holidays
Feb. 5th is Constitution Day in
Mexico
February Holidays
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Feb. 8th is Culture Day in Slovenia
Feb. 3rd is Heroes’ day in
Mozambique
Feb. 15th is Folklore Day in South Korea
Feb. 25th is National Day in Kuwait
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February is an exciting time for
holidays around the globe. Festivals,
dances, and cultural traditions are
taking place on every continent.
Countries proudly celebrate their
heritage with a wide variety of
events. Here are just a few from the
four corners of the world.
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Inspirational Athletes
The ever-popular Mr. Osae will be leading
the Diversity Day Program at Hillside once
again. Mr. Osae has nearly thirty years of
experience teaching, coaching, advising,
counseling, and heading programs. He has
done a remarkable job with Diversity Day
and is known for his openness, tolerance, and
inclusion when dealing with people from all
over the world. In the past, he has brought in
cultural acts, musicians, actors, magicians,
and more. He has also led a Passport theme-
based Diversity Day in which kids would
travel from classroom to classroom which
were set up as countries representing the
Hillside student body. The countries would
host events that would symbolize the host
nation. Such events included: trivia, dance,
cultural memorabilia, music, food, chopstick
lessons, video footage, street scenes, games,
and so much more. This year, Mr. Osae will
be implementing a new template in which
there are three major settings: 1) the gym
which will hold 6 booths (entertainment,
music, art, games, travel bureau, and history),
2) the farm (which will feature animals from
around the world), and 3) the Hillside quad
(which will host three different international
sporting events). At recess, the boys will be
playing in an East-West soccer game that has
come down to penalty kicks each year.
Finally, at lunch, the Hillside community will
be treated to a 4 Corners of the World buffet
led by Chef Brendan and his remarkable staff.
Diversity Day at Hillside serves as a reminder
of the multiplicity of cultures present at
Hillside and the Global Community we live
in. It is not meant as a one-day event to
include our diverse community, but as a day
to honor our 24-7 commitment to it.
Diversity
Day at Hillside
Welcome to Ghana
Vietnam
Buffet Lunch
Mike Zhang & King Eric
The boys having fun
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East-West soccer shootout
Fri. April 29th
Ping Pong Rankings
Feb-March Ping Pong Rankings
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Top 5 at Hillside “Hillside’s Top Guns”
1. Dima Piskun(UKR)
2. Amir Thomas(BER) 3. Doyeob Kim (KOR) 4. Z’Dao Dill (BER)
5. David Tan(CAN)
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Top 5 Rising Stars
1. Kyle Heath (USA)
2. Nick Wyman (USA) 3. David Chow (CHI)
4. Brad Zona (USA) 5. Carlos Graf (MEX)
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Top 5 Faculty 1. Mr. Osae
2. Mr. Evans
3. Mr. Bryant
4. Mrs. Corbin
5. Mr. Salmi
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Global Club
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The Global Club
The Global Club had a trip to
that delightful Mexican restaurant in
Marlborough, La Tapatia. Miss
Pagnam, Miss Lucey, Mr. Killough-
Miller, and Mr. MacDonald all came
along with around ten boys for a
delicious feast. We filed out of the
buses and made our way to the new
and improved location on Route 20.
The atmosphere was authentic
Mexican and the restaurant is a meat
and beans lover’s paradise. There
are tacos of all varieties: El Pastor,
Carnitas, Lengua, Chorizo, and so
much more. The restaurant also
serves fresh tamales, nachos, mole
pablano, enchiladas, burritos,
tostados, and so much more. The
boys had a great time and you can
bet we’ll be going there again.
If you’re interested in signing up for
the Korean restaurant this month,
send an email to Mr. Brown.
Group shot
The restaurant 3 amigos & 1 odyn
Having a good time The kitchen
Tacos el pastor
New location
Teacher’s Travel Blog
TeacHer’s Travel Blog by Mr. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Brown traveled to the
Land of the Rising Sun this March.
They boarded a plane in Boston and
took the 13 hour journey to that
magical island nation on the other
side of the planet. After arriving at
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, the two
took the train to the coastal town of
Atami where they enjoyed Japanese
hot springs (onsen) and some
traditional cooking. After that, it was
the bullet train (shinkansen) for a 3
hour ride to Mrs. Brown’s
hometown of Okayama. Highlights
included a trip to the historic section
of neighboring Kurashiki city and a
sushi fest with Mrs. Brown’s friends
at a delightful restaurant called
Sushiko. Then, the two visited
Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kobe, and
Nagoya. In Hiroshima they paid a
visit to the Peace Park and A-Bomb
Dome. Stopping on Miyajima
Island, they saw the world famous
floating Shinto construction and
iconic symbol for Japan, the
Itsukushima Shrine. There were also
historic temples, a 12th
century
village from the Kamakura Period,
pagodas, and the Virgin Forest of
Mount Misen on the island. The
Hillside couple even took in a
traditional Japanese wedding
ceremony performed by a Shinto
priest. Then it was back to the
bustling metropolis of Tokyo where
the two toured Shibuya, Ginza,
Harajuku, and Shinjuku. Then, to the
airport for a long flight home.
Sayounara Japan!
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Travel
Hot spring in Atami
Yakiniku dinner Mrs. Brown at traditional hotel
The A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima
Donning the robes
Itsukushima Shrine
Hong Kong
Spotlight…Student Profiles
David and his father
David
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improve my English and, at the
same time, make a lot of friends.”
I’d say that David has easily done
both. Not only is he popular with
the other boys as we mentioned
earlier, but David is a first rate
student. He rarely makes the same
mistake twice, is attentive in class,
and works hard. His hobbies
include snorkeling, basketball,
handball, and swimming. Speaking
of basketball, David played on the
JV team this year. He is recognized
for his strong work ethic and love
of the game. By the end of the year,
David started to show significant
signs of improvement. A dramatic
shift took place in which he was
grabbing the rock and turning and
going hard to the basket. He started
to become a bully in the paint
which, in basketball terms, is a
really good thing. If he continues in
this sport, he’ll be a force to be
reckoned with and someone an
opposing player wouldn’t want to
cozy up with in the low post.
In the future, David wants to be
like his father. “My father teaches
me a lot about life.” Well, I think
David teaches others much about
life as well. He shows people, by
example, how to be kind and a
genuine friend. He is, after all, a
great kid. That’s why you all know
him and love him, ladies and
gentlemen….David Chow!
ask: “Who is David Chow? My son
really likes him.” Yep, that’s
David! If we have a poll for the
Most Liked at Hillside, David
would certainly be one of the boys
near the top of everyone’s list.
David was born in Shenzhen,
China and now resides in Hong
Kong. On the map, Shenzhen is
right next to Hong Kong and these
two cities are linked to mainland
China. Shenzhen is famous in
China for its shopping and modern
architecture. Hong Kong, of course,
is China’s renowned port and
financial center. It is squeezed
between the Pat Sin Leng
Mountains and the South China
Sea. It has one of the world’s most
iconic skylines and is well-known
all over the world. David was born
Hoyu Chow and comes from a
family of five. His father, Kwak
Fai, is a businessman and also
happens to be David’s hero. His
mother, Yu Jing, is a homemaker.
David has a brother Yi and a
younger sister Jia Rui. David
misses them all dearly because they
“grew up with me and care about
me.”
So, David Chow, what brought you
to New England and specifically
Hillside? The gregarious young
Chinese national says, “I want to
“Hi. I’m David Chow and today
I’m presenting about…” This
opening line can be heard during
each class presentation of one of
our most popular students on
campus. Some call him “D.C.”
while others refer to him as “The
Chow Man.” I love this opening
line as David presumes that even
though we’ve been at school
together for the past six months,
someone in the audience might not
know him. But, we all do! There’s
no need to start that way David,
you’re a legend around here.
Perhaps, you should start out by
saying, “You all know and love
me. I’m David Chow and I’ll be
presenting about…”
David first came to Bulldog
campus in August of 2015 during
our JumpStart Program.
Immediately, he was a hit with the
other kids. He presents himself as
a big friendly bear of a boy, and
the other kids gravitate towards
him. Around David they feel liked
and know they have someone who
is truly in their corner. I have even
had parents come up to me and
David Chow
New York City
Spotlight… Student Profiles
UN Holocaust Memorial
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Jesse
“Mr. Brown, why do you feel our
school is the right fit for you?”
“Well, I feel your school offers an
environment in which…” you get
the point and, no, we did not
instruct Jesse to say that. He said it
all on his own! Well done, young
man.
Although Jesse loves Hillside and
has found his groove here, he
misses home. He mentions his
family, friends and, of course, the
beach. Well, hold on Jesse, we have
beaches here. There’s Cape Cod,
Nantucket, and…Oh, you mean
warm Florida beaches. I should
have known.
Jesse’s hobbies include playing the
guitar and bass, surfing, snorkeling,
paddle boarding, and photography.
He also mentions that he has been
surfing since age five. But, there’s
more to this young man than just
fun in the sun. He has spoken in
front of 700 people at the Holocaust
Memorial Museum and has been an
advocate for peace. That’s quite an
accomplishment for someone so
young. It takes a lot of integrity,
guts, and determination to get up in
front of that many people. But, then
again, this young man likes to talk.
Perhaps someday, Jesse Aguilar
will be speaking in front of
thousands. He certainly has many
worthwhile things to say!
She’s a delightful woman who is
always thinking of ways to help the
faculty like buying donuts and
coffee, drumming up a faculty
appreciation week, and so much
more. Julie’s husband, and Jesse’s
stepfather, is a physician named
Jeff. Jesse also has two older
stepsisters in high school named
Savannah and Averie and a half-
brother, Evan. That’s quite a family
young man. You’ll have many
people there to love and support
you for a long time.
So Jesse, you were born in New
York City and grew up in Florida?
That’s a superior combination of
places. On the one hand, your first
introduction to the planet is perhaps
one of the world’s most exciting
cities. On the other hand, your early
years have been spent in perhaps
one of the world’s most popular
retirement communities. Those are
two great destinations and two
places that young Jesse Aguilar had
the good fortune of living in as his
young life was being shaped. Then,
Jesse came to us in snowy and cold,
yet wonderful, New England to
“experience an education in a
boarding school environment where
I could realize my potential as an
independent learner.” Wow! That
response sounds straight out of a
Teacher’s Interview Manual. So,
I first met this young man
sometime last year. He comes off
very well. Young Jesse Aguilar is
polite, respectful, and very
friendly. And boy can he talk! I
know, I sit with him at breakfast. I
say this with affection and a smile
on my face and with the preface
that my own grandfather would
offer me $5 if I could be quiet for
five minutes. I rarely won that bet,
and I think Jesse would struggle as
well. And why bother anyway?
Jesse’s full of positive energy and
optimism. He likes to talk about
life in foreign countries, Hillside’s
diverse community, his family in
Florida, and so much more. This is
one interesting kid who brings a
wonderful, engaging personality to
this world.
Jesse was born in New York City
and grew up in sunny Florida. His
father, Mario, is a teacher and also
does non-profit work. He has a
stepmother, Alexandra, who is a
“stay home mom,” and his
biological mother, Julie, who can
often be seen around Hillside.
Jesse Aguilar
Chicago, Illinois
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Frankie, Lorenzo, and Sean
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Lorenzo
from all over the United States and
world. In our dorm we have people
from Massachusetts and as far away
as China.” Funny you should
mention that, Lorenzo, because you
have a way with people. The young
kids look up to you and you quickly
make friends with your peers.
Lorenzo is one of those kids who fit
right in from day one and whom the
other kids gravitate towards. In fact,
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we have two or three boys at Maher
House who will run to greet
Lorenzo each day. And, he never
lets them down. After all, he could
brush them off. But, he never does!
He’s always kind and helpful to
them.
In his own words, Lorenzo came to
Hillside to “meet new people, get a
better education, and play hockey.”
Well, check, check, and check but
with an amendment to the last one.
As Bill Belichick would say, you
mean, play hockey “WELL.” And
that the young Landini does. He’s
been an outstanding goalie here at
Hillside. He’s also a top notch
student and, as mentioned earlier,
has a ton of friends. Ultimately,
Lorenzo wants to play professional
hockey. Why not? It’s the dream of
many young men. However, if he
doesn’t make it in the NHL, one
gets the sense that this young man
will do very well in life. After all,
he is the “Great Landini!”
home of the 2015, 2013, and 2010
Stanley Cup winners? Why, yes it
is! Apparently, this is a city with a
lot of hockey talent. Lorenzo comes
from a family of four that includes
his father, Derrick; mother,
Jennifer; and older brother,
Frederick. Derrick is a veterinarian
by trade and also serves on the
Board of Directors for Chicago
Veterinary Services. He is a
volunteer for many animal rescue
groups in the Chicago area which,
at least to me, makes him a great
guy. Jennifer has been to Hillside
and seems like a wonderful person
as well. When she was first helping
Lorenzo move into Maher House, I
remember asking her son if he
would mind the noise generated by
our two cats upstairs? Jennifer
quickly interjected saying, “No he
would not! Lorenzo’s father works
with animals and we have 7 dogs
and 4 cats at home.” Terrific, I
thought! The Landini’s are my kind
of family. Lorenzo also has an older
brother Frederick who is 15.
They’re a tight family these people
who reside in the Windy City (and
sometimes Italy) and Lorenzo states
that he misses them very much.
What’s the best thing about
Hillside young Landini? Quickly he
answers: “the people! Around here,
students are surrounded by kids
When I first heard Lorenzo
Landini’s name, I instantly thought
of a magician. “Ladies and
gentlemen put your hands together
for the wizard of wonder, the
sorcerer of sorcery, the
Amazinnnnnng Landini. Tonight,
the Amazing Landini will perform
his death-defying escape act, an act
so dangerous, so mind-boggling
that it has to be seen to be
believed.” Well, we didn’t get a
magician in Landini but he has
performed some pretty cool tricks
around campus like recording a
couple of shutouts for the hockey
team. This Bulldog goalie made
some opponents’ pucks disappear
right in front of our very eyes. In
fact, he was so good at times that he
created a buzz around campus and a
bit of a goalie controversy. That’s a
good thing! There’s no shortage of
talent when it comes to Hillside
hockey.
The Great Landini, or should I say
“Lorenzo,” was born and raised in
Chicago, Illinois. Hey, isn’t that the
Lorenzo Landini
Ethiopia, Africa
Spotlight… Student Profiles
Lionel Messi
Chento
Chento Marron
Being Hillside’s JV basketball
coach, there’s one kid that truly
stands out to me as a potential
superstar for the future. His name is
Chento Marron and he’s one heck
of an athlete. Small in stature but
big on talent, this little guy goes
into a forest of trees in basketball,
stands under the hoop and
somehow, defying the physical laws
of the universe, comes up with the
ball nine out of ten times. It’s truly
a sight to behold. How does he do
it? Well, you might try asking him.
But, don’t be surprised if you get an
answer like this: “I don’t know. Do
you know if we’re traveling on the
big bus today?” Yep, that’s Chento!
The bottom line is: this kid doesn’t
think about what he does out on the
court, he just does it with instinct
and an uncanny athletic ability. But
basketball is not his premiere sport.
No sir! That distinction goes to
soccer which we’ll talk about in a
little while. The important thing to
know is that this diminutive figure
is one huge talent.
Born in Ethiopia, Chento is the
adopted son of Ashley and Marlo
Marron. At the age of five, Chento
was adopted by the Marron’s and
brought to the United States to be
raised. He has an older brother
Dylan, who studies at Yale, and an
older sister, Summer, who goes to
Connecticut College. Apparently,
our little Chento comes from a
famous family. His mother is a
writer, art curator, and
humanitarian, and use to be a pretty
famous actress and singer. And
now, being in the Global Gazette,
perhaps young Chento is a bit of a
celebrity himself. Well, why not?
He’s a hit around here!
Chento came to Hillside because
he felt it provided a “cozy learning
environment compared to a public
school.” In the public school
system, Chento couldn’t be given
the kind of up-close attention and
guidance that he gets here at
Hillside. We have small numbers of
students in classes and that’s a big
plus for a kid who thrives on close
connections. He says his favorite
class is “reading class because I like
to read.” He also enjoys the
weekend trips to various locations
around Marlborough and Boston as
well as the International Café. It’s
not, however, all fun and games
here for Chento. He says that the
discipline and structure of a
boarding school is not always easy.
The days are full and the schedule
is tight. Nevertheless, the way he
figures, if he can follow this rigid
routine now as a fifth grader, it’ll be
a cinch by the time he graduates.
Chento’s role model is soccer
legend Lionel Messi. Chento
explains that the Argentinian is one
of the best soccer players in the
world. Well, guess what young
man? You kind of play like him. I
happened to be down on the soccer
field one fall afternoon when
Chento was in a game. At the time,
I had no idea that he is a standout
soccer player. Watching him weave
his way through a pack of defenders
and fire the ball into the net was
quite the treat for a novice soccer
fan like me. I said to myself: Wow,
this kid can play! And someday, if
all goes according to plan, Chento
wants to play professionally.
Chento’s best friend at Hillside is
the ever-likeable Jake Sands. His
favorite movie is Zoolander 2. He
loves to build things, and he wants
us to know that he has “been in a
helicopter.” After Hillside, he wants
to attend St. George’s School in
Middletown, Rhode Island. And
that’s about it for now. Chento’s a
neat little kid. We’re lucky to have
him here at Hillside. Keep your eye
on him. This little guy with the
great smile and gregarious
personality is going to do big things
in life. Just you watch!
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Cool Facts about old photos
• Photography has been around since 1826.
• George Eastman named his company “Kodak” after
the sound he thought the camera shutter made.
• We used to think Kodak instant cameras were cool.
World’s 1st photograph 1826
#3. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#5. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#1. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#2. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
#4. Who is this mystery
faculty person?
Figuring Out the Faculty
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You’ve played Hillside’s
“Stump the Staff”, now how
about a rousing rendition of
Figuring out the Faculty?
Match these early
childhood photos with one
of the faculty or staff.
Figuring Out the Faculty
Faculty-Answers
ANSWERS
#1. Mr.
MacDonald
#2. Mr.
Ribeiro
#3. Miss
McKinney
#4. Mr.
Carleton
#5. Mrs.
Gustofson
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Alexander, so is poetry. He writes in different styles and
font sizes and Italics to tell the story— there are list
poems, haikus, call-and-responses, raps, rhymes,
acrostics, and… well… this whole book has rhythm.
Reading it is an experience— you sing the story to
yourself more than you read it. It’s COOL— “Filthy
McNasty” is a Horace Silver song, the boys argue over
their favorite dunks and why “JB” is spending too much
time with the new girl, and they know every Jeopardy
question about Michael Jordan.
Similar books include:
Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai, a novel in
verse about a Vietnamese girl settling in Alabama in 1975
after fleeing her country.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an LA Laker legend, spends A
Season on The Reservation: My Soujourn with the
White Mountain Apache. After a death in his family and
disillusionment with the NBA, Abdul-Jabbar coaches a
high school team in fundamentals and learns about Apache culture
Stay tuned for another entertaining edition of Mr. Steere’s
international book review in the April Global Gazette!
International
Book Review
By Mr. Steere
The Crossover
Kwame Alexander
Poet Kwame Alexander has made poetry cool and
easy. His fiction book-poem The Crossover won the
Corretta Scott King Medal and the Newbery Award
last year. It follows the twin African American Bell
brothers, named Josh (“Filthy McNasty”) and Jordan
(“JB”). Their dad, Chuck (“Da Man”), played for a
Euroleague basketball team in Italy before a career
ending injury sent him back to the states to raise a
family with his wife Crystal, who is also her twins’
assistant principal, and teach them (sometimes, yes,
school them) in the ways of basketball. The boys
have to make 10 free throws before dinner. Chuck is
often so loud at games that Crystal doesn’t sit with
him, and he may or may not have been scouted by an
NBA team while playing in Italy (the boys are dying
to know more about his past throughout the story). Basketball is life in The Crossover, but for
Alexander, so is poetry. He writes in different
styles and font sizes and Italics to tell the
story— there are list poems, haikus, call-
and-responses, raps, rhymes, acrostics,
and… well… this whole book as rhythm.
Reading it is an experience— you sing the
story to yourself more than you read it. It’s
COOL— “Filthy McNasty” is a Horace Silver
song, the boys argue over their favorite
dunks and why “JB” is spending too much
time with the new girl, and they know every
Jeopardy question about Michael Jordan.
Facts about Kwame Alexander • Winner of the 2015 Newbery Medal
• Poet, educator, and best-selling author of 21 books
Played college basketball at Irvine Valley College
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International Book Review
Summer Program
Summer Fun at Hillside
Hillside’s Summer Experience
June 26th-July 30th
With the summer rapidly approaching, Headmaster Chase has
embarked upon an ambitious summer program here at Hillside. Along
with the creation of the iLab and a new Farm-to-Table initiative among
other things, Mr. Chase has been implementing exciting new and
positive changes here on Bulldog campus. The Hillside Summer
Experience of 2016 will host a 5 week program that runs from late-June
to the end of July. Craig Evans and Monica Lucey will be leading the
charge on our summer camp. The program will feature a variety of
activities including iLab classes, Farm immersion, hockey, soccer,
lacrosse, and wrestling. Hillside is the ideal location for this new
program. We have a stunning 160 acre campus with pristine fields
surrounded by forests, and a gorgeous farm. By the looks of our
campus, it feels as if Hillside is miles from civilization, located in an
isolated Massachusetts countryside; however, we are just a five minute
drive to shopping, movie theaters, restaurants, computer shops, and so
much more. Furthermore, the school is a short forty minute drive to
downtown Boston which offers a world of American culture and
historical sites. Hillside not only has a world class location for a
summer program but an in-ground swimming pool, three full-sized
fields for soccer and lacrosse, four clay tennis courts, a fully
functioning farm that has been in operation for over a century, a new
weight room, air-conditioned classrooms, and first-rate
accommodations. So, don’t forget to sign up now. Registration can be
done online http://www.hillsideschool.net/summer
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Foods from Abroad
Beef Wellington
Sukiyaki
Shakshouka
Mee Pok
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Beef
Beef Wellington is a delicious treat from a country that has
some classic meat dishes. It is a preparation of seared filet
mignon, smothered in a whole grain mustard, and wrapped in
layers of salty prosciutto, herb crepe, with pate de foie gras and
duxelles, which is then baked. A tenderloin may be wrapped and
baked, and then sliced for serving. Allspice and ginger may be
added to enhance the flavor of the meat. The meat is tender and
juicy. It is a mouthwatering treat fit for royalty. Legend has it that
this meal was the favorite dish of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of
Wellington. Well, if it’s good enough for the Duke of Wellington,
it has to be pretty darn good.
From England
From Japan Sukiyaki was one of the first authentic Japanese dishes I tried
when I first visited the Land of the Rising Sun during my sojourn
to the Far East. It consists of thinly sliced beef slowly cooked or
simmered on a table top burner, alongside vegetables, tofu, soy
sauce, ginger, sugar, and mirin. It is prepared and served in the
traditional “nabemono” or hot pot style. The pot ingredients are
usually dipped in raw egg then eaten. Sukiyaki is a delectable
winter dish that is commonly enjoyed at end of year parties.
From Tunisia Shakshouka is a scrumptious Tunisian dish that consists of
poached eggs cooked in a spicy sauce of fresh tomatoes, chili
peppers, and onions, and seasoned with cumin. Traditional
recipes call for garlic, salt, paprika, and olive oil. The dish is
often served in a small, sizzling skillet. When you’re finished, it
is customary to scoop up the remaining sauce with a piece of
fluffy white bread. Literally, “shakshouka” means “a mixture” in
Tunisian Arabic. It has been a staple food in Tunisia and is a must
if you’re ever over in that part of the world.
From Singapore Mee Pok is a tasty Singaporean noodle dish characterized by its
flat, yellow appearance. It is commonly served tossed in a dry,
hot sauce that consists of chili, oil, and vinegar with soy and
pepper. It can also be served in a soup. Spiced meat and braised
vegetables are added on top. Mee pok is often found in hawker
stands on any Singaporean sidewalk. It is inexpensive yet
delicious and well worth the price!
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World Mysteries
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Just who is Benjaman Kyle? In 2004, a man who adopted the name Benjamin
Kyle, woke up outside of a Burger King in Richmond Hill, Georgia without any
clothes, ID, or any memories. Kyle is the only American listed as “missing”
despite his whereabouts being known. He was diagnosed with what psychiatrists
call “retrograde amnesia,” a condition in which patients can’t remember who
they are. Other people suffer from this form of amnesia but what made Kyle’s
case so perplexing was that authorities couldn’t identify him either. Despite an
exhaustive search, authorities failed to discover any records of him. Without an
The Benjaman Kyle Mystery
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The year was 1959 and the place was the Ural Mountain region of the
then Soviet Union. On the eastern shoulder of the Mountain of the
Dead, now named the Dyatlov Pass, nine students and researchers from
the Ural Polytechnical Institute met their untimely deaths. The leader
of the group, Igor Dyatlov, led a group of experienced cross country
skiers and mountaineers on a 350 kilometer ski trip through a region
that local Mansi tribes believed was haunted. When the group failed to
make radio contact with members from the base camp on a previously
agreed upon date, a search agreed upon date, a search party was sent to find them. The search party came across the tattered remains of
abandoned tents and eventually found the bodies of all nine hikers located some distance away from the
tents. Five of them were frozen to death with horrified expressions on their faces while the other four bore
mysterious injuries. When the forensic work was pieced together, it seems that all had fled from the comfort
and warmth of their tents in the middle of the night in their underwear. The tents had portable heaters, yet
something had frightened the hikers so much that they felt the need to cut the tents open from the inside and
flee barefoot into the frigid night with no chance of surviving the bitter cold temperatures that were
recorded at -30 degrees Celsius. The hikers ran down a snowy slope and towards a thick forest where they
perished. Investigators were baffled and couldn’t figure out what would make the hikers flee. Some
speculate that a Russian Yeti was responsible while others credit secret military testing. Investigators closed
the case as “Top Secret” saying that the deaths were the result of “a compelling unknown force.”
identity and no memory of any special skills, Kyle could not get a job. After a student documentary was
created about him and the news media picked up the story, one of the owners of a local restaurant offered
him work washing dishes. To this day, he is employed there. This employment enabled Kyle to move out of
the woods where he was sleeping at night, and into an air conditioned shed. However, no progress has been
made regarding his identity. In an age of social media and hyper communications, losing oneself seems like
a near impossibility. But to this date, no one has ever come forward to say that they know or have ever
known the identity of Benjaman Kyle. Is it possible that Kyle was from a foreign country and came here on
a trip when his amnesia occurred? Still, the fact that no relatives, friends, nor co-workers have ever asserted
that they know him makes this perhaps the most unusual amnesia case in modern history.
10 International Trivia Questions for the Month of February
1) What is the tallest building on Earth?
a) Taipei 101 (Taiwan) b) Shanghai Tower (China) c) Burj Khalifa (Dubai)
2) What is the world’s richest corporation?
a) Walmart b) ExxonMobil c) Samsung
3) What is Mike Zhang’s home city?
a) Dalian, China b) Beijing, China C) Guangzhou
4) In which European country is Gothenburg located?
a) Denmark b) Norway c) Sweden
5) What country has recorded the hottest temperature of 123.1 degrees F?
a) Botswana b) Algeria c) Cameroon
6) In Japan, it is a sign of good luck if sumo wrestlers to do this?
a) make your baby cry b) eat garlic before a match c) scream
7) Between 1900-1920, this competition was an Olympic event?
a) arm wrestling b) tug of war c) cow manure throwing
8) Which secondary school did Miss Pagnam attend?
a) Lawrenceville b) Exeter c) Choate
9) What was the original name for Google?
a) God Box b) Presto c) BackRub
10) How many New Jerseys can fit into Alaska?
a) 54 b) 75 c) 102
Answers: 1) c 2) a 3) a 4) c 5) b 6) a 7) a 8) c 9) c 10) b
Int’l Trivia Teasers
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The Traveling Translator
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Love from around the world
English -Love
Spanish -Amor
Korean -Salang 사랑
Japanese -Ai あい
Hindi -Ishk इश्क
Malay -Suka
Chinese -Ai 爱
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