By: Quentin Rodriques
Class 820
Journalism, what a happy place
Enter the room with a smile on your face
Never be mad, stay happy
It’s too fun to be all sappy
Find your style, sit, and write
Its too fun to argue or fight
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Movie Review of Mona Lisa Smile
by Gresa Shala
“In a world that told them how to think, she showed them how to live.”
Mona Lisa Smile is directed by Mike Newell and was produced by Joth Roth. The leading roles are played by Kirsten Dunst ( Betty Warren), Julia Stiles (Joan Brandwyn), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Giselle Levy) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Connie Baker).
This film won the Critics Choice Award, the Golden Globe and Teen Choice Award in 2004.
Mona Lisa Smile is an inspirational film to young women worldwide. This film tells of a story about a free- spirited teacher who opens her students’ minds to reach for the stars and pursue their dreams no matter what.
Set in 1953, Katherine Watson (played by Julia Roberts), a graduate of UCLA leaves “Oakland State” University to obtain a teaching profession at Wellesley College, the top women's private liberal arts college in Massachusetts. Seeing how her young students are pressured into becoming housewives and mothers,she tries to put her point across. She tells her students that they don’t need to give in to the stereotypes made by society,or “fill the roles they were born to meet,” as the saying went. Around that time it was assumed that women born to become housewives and mothers and that they could only work in jobs such as a nurse, teacher or secretary. She believed that women could achieve much more, that they could acquire jobs of higher ranks. In the movie, she encourages her students to pursue their dream professions.
I think this film is splendid because it shows us how back then during the 1950s and earlier women didn’t have much choices in terms of what they wanted to be or how they wanted to live their lives. It also reminds us how far women have come, for example now women are free to go to college and occupy any professional career.
I also loved the setting in the movie and the trendy, elegant costumes the actoresses were wearing. This movie had great music that swayed to the rythms of the 1950s.
I highly recommend this movie and it can be found on DVD and VHS at your local library and pharmacy/stores.
“In a world that told them how to think, she showed them how to live.”
Mona Lisa Smile is directed by Mike Newell and was produced by Joth Roth. The leading roles are played by Kirsten Dunst ( Betty Warren), Julia Stiles (Joan Brandwyn), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Giselle Levy) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Connie Baker).
This film won the Critics Choice Award, the Golden Globe and Teen Choice Award in 2004.
Mona Lisa Smile is an inspirational film to young women worldwide. This film tells of a story about a free- spirited teacher who opens her students’ minds to reach for the stars and pursue their dreams no matter what.
Set in 1953, Katherine Watson (played by Julia Roberts), a graduate of UCLA leaves “Oakland State” University to obtain a teaching profession at Wellesley College, the top women's private liberal arts college in Massachusetts. Seeing how her young students are pressured into becoming housewives and mothers,she tries to put her point across. She tells her students that they don’t need to give in to the stereotypes made by society,or “fill the roles they were born to meet,” as the saying went. Around that time it was assumed that women born to become housewives and mothers and that they could only work in jobs such as a nurse, teacher or secretary. She believed that women could achieve much more, that they could acquire jobs of higher ranks. In the movie, she encourages her students to pursue their dream professions.
I think this film is splendid because it shows us how back then during the 1950s and earlier women didn’t have much choices in terms of what they wanted to be or how they wanted to live their lives. It also reminds us how far women have come, for example now women are free to go to college and occupy any professional career.
I also loved the setting in the movie and the trendy, elegant costumes the actoresses were wearing. This movie had great music that swayed to the rythms of the 1950s.
I highly recommend this movie and it can be found on DVD and VHS at your local library and pharmacy/stores.
Teachers: Mentors, Friends
by Gresa Shala
It seems that lately that we don’t give enough credit to our teachers for inspiring us, educating us to reach far and beyond. I know that many might disagree with this, might even dislike teachers; however, everyone is entitled to their opinions.
I know I can name a couple of times when a teacher has helped me out in more than one way. I know a couple of teachers, that through these past years here at I.S.49, my life has altered because of them.
Yet, for all the work that teachers do; poring over books trying to get the right notes, writing up tests, lesson plans, and projects, willing to help every single day whether it’s during their lunch breaks, 37 ½ minutes, SES and Saturday programs, just so that we, us kids, could get an education, does anyone ever stop to just say ‘Thank you’?
“ Yea, it’s a lot harder then it looks,” says Ms.Conliffe 8th grade Social Studies and Literacy teacher. In an interview, Ms.Conliffe told how she was inspired to become a teacher by a teacher: her mother. “ Just seeing her work tirelessly all night and seeing how she got her students to make such progress is what motivated me,” said Ms.Conliffe about her mother, whom works at I.S. 51 as a Special Ed. and has been teaching for about 20 years. “ Being a teacher you have to like the people that you’re working with, you have to be willing to learn from your mistakes and other peoples’…. To learn to change, to adapt to all of your classes and be fair,” says Ms.Conliffe.
When asked what was one of the difficulties of teaching, Ms.Conliffe replied by saying “One of the most difficult aspect of teaching is when you’re working with students that don’t seem to value the importance of education.”
There are some highlights to teaching as well, Ms.Conliffe tells me as well. “ Last year, when I was walking to the store at the block, I hear someone calling “Ms.Conliffe!” she says. “It was a girl that I taught in a Special Ed. class six years ago, and that I helped get out of Special Ed. and into a regular class,” says Ms.Conliffe. “I was proud to learn that she was now in her second year of college and when she told me that it was because of my help all those years ago.”
I know that this generation of kids aren’t as polite or respectful as past generations and that sometimes teachers can become discouraged but hang on there because there are times when kid’s ignorance fades and knowledge sinks in.
So I would like to take the time now and speak on behalf of all the students that attend I.S. 49 and thank all the teachers that work here for all the little things as well as the big, your influence never stops and your aid will always be remember…. always.
It seems that lately that we don’t give enough credit to our teachers for inspiring us, educating us to reach far and beyond. I know that many might disagree with this, might even dislike teachers; however, everyone is entitled to their opinions.
I know I can name a couple of times when a teacher has helped me out in more than one way. I know a couple of teachers, that through these past years here at I.S.49, my life has altered because of them.
Yet, for all the work that teachers do; poring over books trying to get the right notes, writing up tests, lesson plans, and projects, willing to help every single day whether it’s during their lunch breaks, 37 ½ minutes, SES and Saturday programs, just so that we, us kids, could get an education, does anyone ever stop to just say ‘Thank you’?
“ Yea, it’s a lot harder then it looks,” says Ms.Conliffe 8th grade Social Studies and Literacy teacher. In an interview, Ms.Conliffe told how she was inspired to become a teacher by a teacher: her mother. “ Just seeing her work tirelessly all night and seeing how she got her students to make such progress is what motivated me,” said Ms.Conliffe about her mother, whom works at I.S. 51 as a Special Ed. and has been teaching for about 20 years. “ Being a teacher you have to like the people that you’re working with, you have to be willing to learn from your mistakes and other peoples’…. To learn to change, to adapt to all of your classes and be fair,” says Ms.Conliffe.
When asked what was one of the difficulties of teaching, Ms.Conliffe replied by saying “One of the most difficult aspect of teaching is when you’re working with students that don’t seem to value the importance of education.”
There are some highlights to teaching as well, Ms.Conliffe tells me as well. “ Last year, when I was walking to the store at the block, I hear someone calling “Ms.Conliffe!” she says. “It was a girl that I taught in a Special Ed. class six years ago, and that I helped get out of Special Ed. and into a regular class,” says Ms.Conliffe. “I was proud to learn that she was now in her second year of college and when she told me that it was because of my help all those years ago.”
I know that this generation of kids aren’t as polite or respectful as past generations and that sometimes teachers can become discouraged but hang on there because there are times when kid’s ignorance fades and knowledge sinks in.
So I would like to take the time now and speak on behalf of all the students that attend I.S. 49 and thank all the teachers that work here for all the little things as well as the big, your influence never stops and your aid will always be remember…. always.
Look at the Bright Side!
By Gabriel Eustache 820
Mostly every student in the 8th grade going into his or her freshmen year has some pressure going on. Most people do not really notice these issues. Eighth grade seniors have four major state tests going on, Math, English, Science, and Social Studies state test. These test are really hard to past but it you put your knowledge into it you will pass.
But most of the seniors do not notice some of the good things going on. They have their education, a prom that’s in a hotel, a trip only for seniors to Six Flags Great Adventure that is filled with a lot of fun rides and roller coasters. There are other fun trips that we go on when planned by a teacher, like our trip to the Spanish restaurant planned by Ms. Campbell, or academy trips.
Then, of course there’s our final graduation when you can go on and enjoy your summer. And then you make a new life when you are going into high school. In my opinion, most students should appreciate what they have going on in there school already.
Mostly every student in the 8th grade going into his or her freshmen year has some pressure going on. Most people do not really notice these issues. Eighth grade seniors have four major state tests going on, Math, English, Science, and Social Studies state test. These test are really hard to past but it you put your knowledge into it you will pass.
But most of the seniors do not notice some of the good things going on. They have their education, a prom that’s in a hotel, a trip only for seniors to Six Flags Great Adventure that is filled with a lot of fun rides and roller coasters. There are other fun trips that we go on when planned by a teacher, like our trip to the Spanish restaurant planned by Ms. Campbell, or academy trips.
Then, of course there’s our final graduation when you can go on and enjoy your summer. And then you make a new life when you are going into high school. In my opinion, most students should appreciate what they have going on in there school already.
Class Names
Aries Amaro
Hawa Barbar
Mayra Bonilla
Cyndi Chin
Stephanie Chin
Candace Eugene
Gabriel Eustache
Bintu Fofanah
Cristina Perez
Aaleiyah Kennedy
Rianna Sookdeo
Rasheed Lindsey
Tammy Lo
Jatiek Long
Jennifer Luu
Quentin Rodriques
Tyrell Washington
Kevin Zelinski
Tiffany Vasquez
Sarah Novak
Chyanne Gillian
Sindi Kafazi
Hawa Barbar
Mayra Bonilla
Cyndi Chin
Stephanie Chin
Candace Eugene
Gabriel Eustache
Bintu Fofanah
Cristina Perez
Aaleiyah Kennedy
Rianna Sookdeo
Rasheed Lindsey
Tammy Lo
Jatiek Long
Jennifer Luu
Quentin Rodriques
Tyrell Washington
Kevin Zelinski
Tiffany Vasquez
Sarah Novak
Chyanne Gillian
Sindi Kafazi
And Your American Idol Is...David Cook!!!
By: Chyanne Gilliam 820
David Roland Cook (born December 20, 1982) is an American rock singer and songwriter. On May 21, 2008, he was announced the winner of the seventh season of American Idol. He was born in Houston, Texas, but he currently lives in Blue Springs, Missouri. He received 56% of the votes and beating runner-up David Archuleta by 12 million votes. Cook then sang the winning song of the 2008 American Idol Songwriter's Competition, "The Time of My Life", which will also be David’s first which is available right now on iTunes. He is the fifth winner to have never been named in the bottom 2 or 3 in votes during his run on the show. He is also the third male winner.
Cook was the lead singer and guitarist of the band Axium from 1999 until 2006. He formed Axium in his junior year of high school with drummer Bobby Kerr. One of the band's songs, "Hold," was picked up by AMC Theatres Movie Tunes and was played before previews on over 20,000 screens nationwide. Axium was also named one of the top 15 independent bands in the country in the "Got Milk?" independent band contest, and it was chosen as the best band in Kansas City in 2004.
Along with season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, Cook is the second winner to have won the title after performing first during the top two performances. During the finale of season 7 of American Idol, Cook appeared in a commercial for the game Guitar Hero, mimicking Tom Cruise in Risky Business. David Archuleta also appeared in a separate but similar commercial with the same scene.
David Cook will be going on tour with the rest of the top 10 contestants from this year’s season of American Idol, which is considered one of the best seasons yet. It was very unpredictable but I think the best contestant of the season won, David Cook!
David Roland Cook (born December 20, 1982) is an American rock singer and songwriter. On May 21, 2008, he was announced the winner of the seventh season of American Idol. He was born in Houston, Texas, but he currently lives in Blue Springs, Missouri. He received 56% of the votes and beating runner-up David Archuleta by 12 million votes. Cook then sang the winning song of the 2008 American Idol Songwriter's Competition, "The Time of My Life", which will also be David’s first which is available right now on iTunes. He is the fifth winner to have never been named in the bottom 2 or 3 in votes during his run on the show. He is also the third male winner.
Cook was the lead singer and guitarist of the band Axium from 1999 until 2006. He formed Axium in his junior year of high school with drummer Bobby Kerr. One of the band's songs, "Hold," was picked up by AMC Theatres Movie Tunes and was played before previews on over 20,000 screens nationwide. Axium was also named one of the top 15 independent bands in the country in the "Got Milk?" independent band contest, and it was chosen as the best band in Kansas City in 2004.
Along with season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, Cook is the second winner to have won the title after performing first during the top two performances. During the finale of season 7 of American Idol, Cook appeared in a commercial for the game Guitar Hero, mimicking Tom Cruise in Risky Business. David Archuleta also appeared in a separate but similar commercial with the same scene.
David Cook will be going on tour with the rest of the top 10 contestants from this year’s season of American Idol, which is considered one of the best seasons yet. It was very unpredictable but I think the best contestant of the season won, David Cook!
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