The Setonaire - Fall 2022

The Setonaire

Interview with Governor

Whitman

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On Thursday, October 27 we welcomed Governor Christine Todd Whitman, the first and so far only female governor of New Jersey, to Mother Seton as a part of “The Speaker Series." This premier of the series was the first big event run by the Leadership Group at Mother Seton and we hope that the great success of this event carries on to all our future events. Our students and guests learned a lot from Governor Whitman, ranging from female empowerment, to making sure those who are eligible vote, to the environment, to discussing

how the extremes of politics are actually stopping decisions from being made.

Students from the Leadership Group came up with the questions to ask which included those like: “Since you were awarded The Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service in 2017, what advice can you give women who are looking for their voice in a male dominant field or in a strongly opinionated position?," “What can we, as students, do to be active in our government or democracy, given our inability to vote?," “What is your opinion on the two-party system in America? Do you believe it to be too rigid as you yourself are a Republican but have openly disagreed with some things that most of the Republican party stands for and now support an independent party, also known as The Forward Party?," and “What do you think of the current younger generation’s interest and initiative in helping to fight climate change and what are some things we, as high school students, can do to help the cause for environmental protection and prevention of climate change?”.

Juniors Karra Atis, Sara Nicolau, and Gurnoor Kaur as well as Sophomore, Sasha Smyth represented our school on stage interviewing the former governor. After the interview concluded, our students and guests had the opportunity to take photos and speak with Governor Whitman. I was so proud that all of the work that the Leadership Group put into this event paid off and was truly moved by being able to listen to and learn from a woman who has made history. The evening was a great learning experience and opportunity for all.

Members of the Leadership Group also helped out at a fundraising dinner for a displaced Ukrainian family run by the Rahway Knights of Columbus.

*Alumnae News to be added in Holiday Edition

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Beauty and the Beast

By Destiny Moreira

This November 18th from the 20th, Mother Seton hosted its Beauty and the Beast Musical. They had been preparing from September all the way to November. It was a long and enduring process of work and dedication. But, it was not for nothing as people had arrived to “Be Our Guest” in this phenomenal, high-energy, and great love story musical Many enjoyed this magical m

The Beast asking Belle to eat dinner with him.

have been possible without the help of Mrs Flammia, Mr. and Mrs. Caroll, and Mr. Adam. For all their help and guidance, and the tireless nights they spent with us at play practice, we thank them. The Beauty and the Beast musical production at Mother Seton had done such an enchanted job and had shown the audience “adventure in this provincial case town.”

“Great cast, comedic, and outstanding!”Anonymous

“The Girls had really done an amazing job!”Anonymous

With the help of many parents, students, teachers, staff, faculties, and sponsors, the show was able to come together as they had to make this production run smoothly. The cast was amazing in choreography, singing, and acting. They had performed many high energy songs and dances from ‘Be Our Guest’ all the way to ‘Home’ and 'Human Again'. The Crew had demonstrated and done amazing lighting, sound, props, flats, scenic projections, costumes, etc. The orchestra, such as the drums, keyboard, and piano, had also performed dynamically and coherently to the show. The show was all student-run, but did have the help of many faculty and parents. This show could not

“It was a fantasticalproduction! The students sang amazingly. The art showcased how talented MSR students are. I loved it!”Anonymous

Junior-Senior Retreat

By Brigid Frame

On the weekend of October 7th, the Juniors and Seniors attended MSR’s annual retreat to Maris Stella in LBI. Our girls stayed for the weekend and participated in many activities, such as group talks about relationships with God, self, and others. Everyone was split into

The song “Gaston” being performed during our play.

groups and got to discuss what was said in each talk session. Along the bayside of Maris Stella, the girls also took part in trust walks. These girls were paired up with peers they may not have been familiar with prior to the retreat. Each pair of girls was given blindfolds and one person would put it on while the other guided them to a peaceful spot along the water. Through this activity, the girls learned to trust their classmates and to have fun. Furthermore, each group helped prepare meals, participated in fun activities, and led prayer services.

In my opinion, I loved this retreat. It was so much fun, and it was a great experience overall. I got to know some of the seniors better, and even some of the juniors. I learned a lot about my relationships and how I can work on them. I connected with God and had moments of meditation and inner peace. I definitely got closer to my best friend and created bonds with new friends. Something else I enjoyed was the sunrise prayer service on the beach. We all woke up early and got to sit on the beach and enjoy the sunrise during our prayer service. If you are an upcoming junior or even a h d d ’ d h r c y

Spirit Week

By Elizabeth RIvas

On the week of Monday, October 17- Friday, October 21, 2022, we had spirit week. There were so many activities, all of which contributed to a friendly competition of which grade gets the most points at the end of the week The activities that we did such as trivia, class theme songs, bulletin boards, and, of course, field day helped each grade gain some points We also had to try to get 100% participation on the dress down days. On Monday, the dress down was MSR logo day. During mods 5-6, that same day, the freshmen held class office speeches for president, secretary, treasurer and publicity chairperson while the juniors got their ring measurements. Congratulations to all the newly elected officers of the freshmen class and to those who ran for these positions.

The sophomores & seniors held class meetings during mods 5-6 too. On Tuesday, the dress down was to wear red and/or gold. There was also a trivia contest, in which the juniors got the victory. On Wednesday, each grade dressed up in a theme which was seasons. The freshmen wore fall, sophomores winter, juniors spring, and seniors summer. There were also presentations of class theme songs related to the seasons each grade got. The seniors won the song presentation. On Thursday, we dressed down in band t-shirts. The bulletin boards were judged and the freshmen got the victory for the bulletin board. In the afternoon, we did a no competition karaoke, screaming out lyrics as we danced in the gym On Friday, we all wore our favorite sports apparel We also had field day the same day which was extremely fun Most of us lost our voices at the end because we were cheering so hard. The sophomores and seniors took the victory for field day, with the Seniors winning overall. Congrats!

Halloween

By Izalis Colon

Halloween at MSR was full of spectacular and exciting activities, we had many things to enjoy such as music, food, and one of the most exciting events, Trunk-or-Treat! Our wonderful staff was kind enough to decorate their cars so that our Trunk-or-Treat activity could really come to life. Students were thrilled as they went from trunk to trunk and collected delicious candy alongside their friends in celebration, and who doesn’t love a little early trick-or-treating! Trunk-or-treat was an amazing experience for us all and it was the perfect thing to get us into the Halloween spirit! Here’s a q e event, It was great, I had a blast! It was good to spend time with friends.”

Stories of Female Empowerment

By Isadora DaSilva, Nicole Humani, Mia Mascolo, Gabriella Sigue, Keerat Singh

Born in Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, Iran, Mahsa Amini became well-known after her tragic death. She was born on September 20, 2000. Amini grew up in a very traditional and religious household. Her family always encouraged her to achieve her dreams of finishing university and then to later on get married and have a family of her own She always received love and support from her family for the goals she wanted to pursue

Amini passed away on September 16, 2022. She was declared deceased in a hospital in Tehran, Iran Amini was declared to have died from multiple organ failures caused by cerebral hypoxia; however, in reality, a police guard had beaten Mahsa Amini up while she was about to be transported to a detention center The police guard had decided to attack Mahsa Amini because she was allegedly visually perceived as wearing her hijab too loosely. Iranians and many others believe the Iranian regime is trying to cover its steps.

Her death provoked a chain of protests in her hometown, Saqqez, and moved through many other provinces in Iran; it spread like a wildfire. Iran's government attempted to stop the spread of her death by restricting the people’s internet. Amani’s tragic death became an important discussion throughout many countries. The protests moved as far as Berlin, Washington D C , and Los Angeles. Masha has influenced many Iranian women and women across the world; they are reminded that it is time to fight for their rights and that they don't have enough time to be waiting for these laws that are all about violence and the misuse of young women around women.

While women ' s groups clearly expressed support for Iranian women and their right to choose whether or not to wear the hijab, Masha inspires women to know that their bodies are important to themselves and they can do whatever they would like.

Since 2014, Iranian women have been fighting for their rights when it comes to what they can wear Due to President Ebrahim Raisi coming into power, he had the morality police make sure that everyone is dressing in accordance with the dress code. University students, doctors, dentists, and many others protested due to her innocent death. Mahsa Amini’s death inspired many girls and women around the world to speak up against cruel and discriminatory rules against Muslim women.

Mahsa Amini

By Pavneet Badwal, Nathalie Esquea, Paola Panohaya

Volleyball

Our Volleyball teams had an amazing season! With a 17-7 record, our Varsity team finished with a 39 Home Game winning streak, and placed 2nd in our GMC White Division and 3rd in the State Sectionals. Our JV team finished with a record of 13-1, leading them to become the GMC White Division Champion. Our Freshman team enjoyed a second straight undefeated season with a record of 11-0. Amazing job to all the girls on these teams! Senior Liahnna Orange was selected to the All-GMC Conference Team, and was honored for her 1,000 Career Sets. Seniors Ashlie Jordan, Maya Brown, and Liahnna Orange made the All-GMC White Division Team. Great job to all the girls out there, and make sure to keep up the good work!

Soccer

On October 17, we went against South Amboy and won 7-2. Two of our seniors, Charlize Polo and Hargun Kaur, each contributed a goal in the first half Congrats! The following day, our soccer team went head-to-head with Dunellen We started off the first half with lots of confidence and high spirits. We ended it with an advantage of 7-4. During halftime, we huddled up and exchanged ideas on how to improve our passing and defense. The game ended in 12-7. I’m proud of all the girls who contributed to these games in any way. Also a big thank you to our senior goalie, Ana Lopes, who contributed 56 saves this season. It was an amazing season with every single one of you Keep up the good work!

Tennis

Our Tennis team had an amazing run with 6 wins, only 3 losses, and 1 tie. They played against St. Thomas Aquinas on September 13th and 29th, Perth Amboy High School on September 8th and 27th, Carteret High School on September 15th and October 4th, South Amboy High School on September 20th and October 6th, and Dunellen High School on September 7th, 22nd, and 30th.

There are three seniors leaving the tennis team this year. Gianna Austria, who played in third singles, was a 4 year starting varsity player Kayla Hao Cuenco, who played in second singles, was a 4 year varsity player and a 3 year starting player. Jane Lederman, who was a 1 year varsity player and the team manager.

Fashion Without Breaking the Bank + Incoming winter trends/colors

By KateLynn Jimenez

Stick to the Classics: Investing money in every season closet staples saves a whole lot of money by using pieces like basic colored tees, jeans, skirts, jackets, blazers, cardigans...etc. With a closet incorporating these, it makes it easier to keep up and incorporate the latest trends. Now think about it, why have a closet full of seasonal trendy items that you have to keep up with vs. a closet full of pieces with endless combinations and incorporating the latest trends.

Shop during the best sale times of the year: To get the best deals, it is most common to purchase your season staples months in advance. For winter clothing, the best day to buy your winter coats, fuzzy boots, and warm sweaters is on President’s Day in February. For

summer clothing, the best months to buy are May (memorial day) and July (4th of July). Finally, fall clothing should be bought in early September (Labor Day) and, of course, Black Friday/Cyber Monday.

Shop Second Hand: Thrifting clothes can either be one of the most stressful yet exciting ways of shopping. It is a great way to find unique pieces that, for the most part, nobody will have! In addition, for those with extra skills, you can reinvent found pieces to create whatever you desire.

Top Upcoming WINTER trends:

- Leather… everything: From blazers to pants, leather is in.

- Bomber jackets: varsity jackets, sports jackets, leather bomber

- Chunky shoes: chunky heels and sneakers and combat boots

Continued from previous ‘22 trends:

- Corset tops

- Cargo pants

Colors:

- Neutrals – off-white (bright white stays in the hot weather), black, sage green, gray, dark denim shades, lavender, navy

Superlatives

Crosswords, Wordles, and School Polls!

By Skyler Cooper, Shaila Diaz, Emily Eccles, Olivia Fakhry

We want to know your opinions! Answer questions like “What’s your favorite class this semester?” to “When do you start decorating for Christmas?” All in our Superlatives Poll!

Click this link to access our superlatives-poll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI pQLSccjGBYbbAA1OsQ9RPd3nBxEuYeaPW2 Lf5p6OnfsWNyMRwghA/viewform?usp= sf_link

Not one to do polls? Love solving puzzles? Do the daily Wordle? Then try out our school personalized Wordle! Hint: It has to do with this year ’ s theme!

Click this link to try our school Wordle: https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?wo rd=cfrwpjqz

Still not convinced? Maybe you’ll enjoy our Mother Seton Crossword! From fall events, to characters in the play, to teachers, you’ll have fun trying to guess what all of these hints lead to.

Comic Strip Thanksgiving

By Ava Barnat, collaborated with Lana Teixeira, and Kate Robimon

Resources

- Word Tune will give suggestions on what the phrase could be

From

Math

to English and in between!

By Karra Atis, Rachel Eicholz, Jordan Harris, Onyeka Ifejika

Math

- JoAnn’s Schoolhttps://youtube.com/c/JoAnnsSchool

- Search up “JoAnn’s School Geometry” and you’ll find step by step guidance on how to do problems for geometry class Tends to go along with the textbook

- Brian McLoganhttps://youtube.com/@brianmclogan

- This can be used for all algebra classes, pre-calc, and calculus.

- Organic Chemistry Tutorhttps://youtube.com/@TheOrganicChemi stryTutor

- This can be used for all algebra classes, geometry, pre-calc, and calculus.

- Merriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/word-o f-the-day

- The Webster’s dictionary website is not only a dictionary, but has ways for students and teachers to learn new words every day in their Word of the Day section.

Language

- Duolingo - https://www duolingo com/

- Want some extra practice in the world language you are taking? Duolingo offers fun practice methods and will help you increase your vocabulary and sentence forming.

- Collins Dictionarywww.collinsdictionary.com

- Collins Dictionary can be used to find words in several languages. It can show you how to conjugate verbs and how they are used in sentences.

History

- Crash Coursehttps://youtube.com/@crashcourse

Science

- Organic Chemistry Tutorhttps://youtube.com/@TheOrganicChemi stryTutor

- Teaches Chemistry and AP chem

- For Dummies Serieshttps://www.dummies.com/

- This series has books on wide array of subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and anatomy and physiology

- Science directhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/

- You can research a specific topic and find information about it.

English

- Wordtune - www.wordtune.com

- Word Tune will help make sentences clear, and correct sentences by pasting what you want to say into the word box,

- Crash course gives overviews of topics and can be used for history and psychology classes.

- Heimler’s Historyhttps://youtube.com/@heimlershistory

- This can be used for U.S. History 1 and APUSH.

Psychology

- https://www.studystack.com/Psychology

- These are some free Psychology flashcards.

Economics

- https://www brainscape com/subjects/econo mics-flashcards

- These are some Economics flashcards and quizzes.

General

- Khan Academy - www.khanacademy.org

- Khan Academy can be used to practice nearly every topic listed above and more

Upcoming Events

By Sarah Jane Accimeus, Lucy Giglio, Mikaila Howell, Amanda Stanley

December 1: Deck the Halls: Join us for lots of fun as we decorate the school for the holiday season! Remember to be generous this holiday season with our Giving Tree, which is open from December 1st to December 10th!

December 2: Winter Semi-Formal: Come spend Christmas in New York with us at our annual Semi Formal dance!

December 3: Peppermint Boutique, 9:00 am4:00 pm: Support our school at our Parents’ Guild Peppermint Boutique by signing up to volunteer or browsing.

December 5: Advent Mass Mods 5-6: We will celebrate Advent in our joyous preparation for Christmas and his second coming, as well as present the beautiful class banners that our students have worked hard on. We wish the best of luck to our Varsity Bowling team as they take on Perth Amboy at 4:00!

December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception: No school!

December 9: Leadership Group Field Trip: The Leadership Group will tour St Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and the New York Historical Society: a trip that is sure to be educational and fun!

December 12: Class Christmas parties will be celebrated during mods 5-6 (we will be switching mods 5-6 with 15-16). There will also be a Varsity Bowling game against South Plainfield at 4 pm, and a Consultative Bd. Mtg at 7 pm.

December 13: The NJ Math League will be meeting at 2:15 - 2:45. There will be a Varsity Bowling game vs South River at 4 pm, as well as a Parent’s Guild Exec. Bd. Mtg. at 7 pm, and a “Girls Night In” for grades 8 - 9 from 6:3 - 8:00 pm.

December 14: We will have Clubs this Wednesday since Thursday is an 11:30 dismissal. We will also be having Student for a Day, a Varsity Bowling game vs. Piscataway at 4 pm, and a Varsity Swimming game vs. Metuchen at the Metuchen YMCA at 3:30 pm.

December 15: 11:30 Dismissal

December 16: Come support our Pep Rally and the Varsity Basketball game at Timothy Christian at 4 pm!

December 19: Wednesday schedule. Come out and support the Varsity Basketball team during their first home game against Wardlaw Hartridge at 4pm!!!

December 20: Wish the Varsity Bowling team luck for their game against East Brunswick at 4pm. Come and enjoy our Christmas concert and Tree Lighting at 7pm

December 21: Monday schedule. First Day of Winter!!! Wish our following sports teams good luck with their games! The Varsity Basketball team is playing against Perth Amboy Tech at 5:30. Varsity Bowling is playing against Woodbridge at 4pm. Varsity swimming is playing against North Brunswick at 4pm. Good luck!! GO SETTERS!!!!

December 22: School closed through January 2nd for Christmas Break. Good luck to Varsity Bowling as they play New Brunswick at 4:00! Go Big Dogs!

December 25: We wish you a Merry Christmas!

January 1: And a Happy New Year!

January 3: School reopens.

Setonaire Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Sara Nicolau

Moderators: Mr. Odin, Mrs. Flammia

School Events: Head: Jaydin Vierschilling Juniors: Destiny Moreira, Brigid Frame, Izalis Colon, Elizabeth Rivas

Sports News: Volleyball: Nathalie Esquea Soccer: Paola Panohaya Tennis: Pavneet Badwal

Stories of Female Empowerment:

Head: Isadora Da Silva Juniors: Keerat Singh, Nicole Huamani, Mia Mascolo, Hannah Barone

Superlatives/Pollings:

Head: Olivia Fakhry Juniors: Skyler Cooper, Shaila Diaz, Emily Eccles

Fashion: Head: Katelynn Jimenez

Upcoming Events: Head: Lucy Giglio Juniors: SarahJane Accimeus, Mikaila Howell, Amanda Stanley

Photography:

Head: Maya Brown Juniors: Isabella Hogan, Betsy Vera, Mia Kelly

Comic Strip: Head: Ava Barnat Juniors: Lana Teixeira, Kate Robimon

Resources: Head: Karra Atis Juniors: Jordan Harris, Rachael Eicholz, Onyeka Ifejika

If you would like to contribute to or join the Setonaire staff, email news@motherseton.org. Ideas are always welcome!

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