Pathways - 9th Grade Art & Literary Magazine 2023 "Mix Tape"

PATHWAYS VOLUME 41

Commack High School 2022 - 2023

Pathways The Annual Art and Literature Magazine Volume 41 2022-23 Commack High School Scholar Lane, Commack NY 11725

Editor in Chief…………………………………………………Bryce Infald Co-Editor………………………………………………………….Elaina Kong Art and Writing Editor……………………………………..Christina Kim Treasurer…………………………………………………………..Kruti Patel SFAC representative / Secretary………………………Fariza Abedin Advisor…………………………………………………………...…Mr. Raeihle

Front Cover Art………………………………………………….Mollie Young

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Art - Literary Magazine Contributors

Fariza Abedin Christina Kim Tayem Ahmed Ella Kinhackl Christopher Bannon Aviva Kramer Saswati Bhattacharya Ruoyo Liu Jaslyn Cloughen Emma Morse Theo Conti Giovanna Palazzo Sophie Denson Alissa Patane Sophia Efthymiou Kruti Patel Rebecca Gillon Kailey Sloggatt Hannah Gilmartin Kevin Suszczynski Bryce Infald Sarah Tsopanarias Amy Kim Mollie Young

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Editor’s Note

As the Editor-in-Chief of the 2022-2023 Pathways Annual Art and Literary Magazine, I would like to thank everybody who contributed by submitting artwork and literary pieces.

Editing Pathways Magazine was definitely an experience I will always remember. It has been amazing being able to watch this magazine go from nothing to where it is now.

The Theme of this year’s edition of Pathways was “Mixtape” The definition of Mixtape is “a compilation, typically from multiple sources, placed onto a medium.” To me, that represents the wide variety of art and writing styles represented in Pathways Magazine. While different, the pieces in this magazine complement each other and bring things out that you would have never noticed. When different styles came together, they made a beautiful collection of art, just like a mixtape.

I hope you enjoy the 41st edition of the Pathways Annual Art and Literary magazine.

Bryce Infald Editor-in-Chief

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Editor’s Note

As Co-editor of the 2022-2023 Pathways Annual Art and Literary magazine. I would like to thank all the artists, editors, and anyone who contributed to making the magazine.

My Experience as Co-editor was interesting and an experience that I will remember throughout high school years. It was such a learning experience.

In the making of the magazine I learned that artwork can be displayed in different ways. The magazine’s theme is mixtape and it definitely fit its name because it is a mix of many artworks in one format. It could also represent different types of art not only drawings. I also like the different types and all the works of art that was put into the magazine.

I hope you enjoy reading and looking into all the art that was displayed in the Pathways Annual Art and Literary magazine!

Elaina Kong Co-Editor

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-Fariza Abedin

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-Mollie Young

-Sarah Tsopanarias

7 -Sophia Efthymiou

8 -Jaslyn Cloughen

9 -Kruti Patel

Changing Colors A blanket changing colors throughout the day Protecting us from the world outside Reaching out some days Just to say hi Peeking up in the sky With the white cotton candy Planes flying over Catching a beautiful sight As the night comes The sky black as an obsidian Holding the stars up high Goodbye blue sky -

Poem by Kruti Patel

10 Art by Alissa Patane

11 -Jaslyn Cloughen

-Ella Kinhackl

-Ella Kinhackl

12 -Sophia Efthymiou

- Jaslyn Cloughen

13 -Christopher Bannon

14 -Saswati Bhattacharya

"A Symphony of Sound: A Poem on the Power of Mixtapes" Mix tapes, a collection of sound A symphony of beats and lyrics bound A journey through emotions and time A reflection of the artist's mind From the crackle of the cassette tape To the carefully curated track list to escape A world of pain, a world of strife A sanctuary for the soul, a reprieve from life Each song a story, each beat a rhyme A reflection of the artist's heart and mind A soundtrack to life, a guiding light In the darkness of the night Mix tapes, a time capsule of youth A reminder of moments, love, and truth A connection to a past, a present, a future A treasure trove of memories, forever pure From the nostalgia of a bygone era To the new sounds of tomorrow, so clear Mix tapes, a medium of art A reflection of the human heart.

By Tayem Ahmed 15 Art by Kruti Patel

-Fariza Abedin

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17 -Saswati Bhattacharya

-Amy Kim

18 -Theo Conti

Art by Christina Kim

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20 -Saswati Bhattacharya

21 -Amy Kim

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-Sophia Efthymiou

23 -Giovanna Palazzo

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24 -Rouyu Liu

-Hannah Gilmartin

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"The Masterpiece Mixtape: Immaculate Lyrics of Beauty and Emotion" Verse 1: Listen to the beats, hear the rhythm Feel the flow, let it take you in These mixtapes, they're my sanctuary A place to escape and let my mind begin Chorus: Mixtapes, they're my guiding light My source of inspiration in the darkest night With every beat and every rhyme I'm living my dream, it's my time to shine Verse 2: From the streets of the city to the countryside The sound of music will always be my guide With every verse, every line I'm painting a picture, it's my design Chorus: Mixtapes, they're my guiding light My source of inspiration in the darkest night With every beat and every rhyme I'm living my dream, it's my time to shine

Bridge: With every note, every chord I'm telling a story, it's my own reward From the highs to the lows These mixtapes, they're the place where I know Chorus: Mixtapes, they're my guiding light My source of inspiration in the darkest night With every beat and every rhyme I'm living my dream, it's my time to shine Outro: So put on your headphones, turn up the volume Let the mixtape take you on a journey Through the streets, through the clouds This is my story, it's my sound.

By Tayem Ahmed

26 -Alissa Patane

27 -Kruti Patel

28 -Jaslyn Cloughen

-Ruoyu Liu

29 -Ruoyu Liu

Cherry Blossom Tree The strong foundation that this tree is laid upon The grass that surrounds it is as soft as a pillow My heart simply beams at the sight of this comforting tree As the trunk is tall and dark With its sturdiness like a rock, it brings strength to the land As the branches grow out knowing that they are supported The leaves begin to grow, greener than before Cautiously venturing out in the world Proud of who they are The flowers big and small begin to bloom With speckled pink and white skin Eager to show their beauty to the world As the days go forth, The petals and pebbles begin to litter the ground Yet the tree looks just as healthy as before My little cherry blossom tree brings me joy Because no matter how much the wind sways The flowers, the leaves and the land around Just stay put

By Saswati Bhattacharya

30 -Kruti Patel

31 -Rebecca Gillon

-Kruti Patel

-Mollie Young

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-Amy Kim

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Mixed Words I went to sing But my tongue curled into a knot Twisting and swirling My mind now wrapped in a disorientated twist The lyrics i had ready to preach Were reduced to a shrinking crisp All tangled and mangled The music i was once ready to prepare Will never be shared.

By Emma Morse

34 -Kevin Suszczynski

35 -Saswati Bhattacharya

36 -Kailey Sloggatt

SOMETHING TO YOURS I am the crown to your head always making you feel superior I am the cure to your illness getting rid of health problems I am the only person that could break your heart I am not just a photo you see in an album I will not let you suffer in this world because of the things you have or have not done I am the letter in the word I am the ink to a pen I am the car to a phone I am the idiot always following around I am just a backpack that you use everyday or am the chair you sit in daily we are alike you and I but we don’t have as many conversations as we used to

By Kruti Patel 37 -Sarah Tsopanarias

38 -Bryce Infald

39 -Alissa Patane

40 -Bryce Infald

Sunrise In the dusk of dawn There is a star that rises The star signals dawn

By Cristina Kim

41 -Ruoyu Liu

42 -Saswati Bhattacharya

43 -Sophie Denson

-Aviva Kramer

44 -Bryce Infald

The Little Tree Little tree in the distance Swaying to the rhythm of the wind Its trunk standing in persistence As winter’s tide rolls in one final time, leaving the world resigned

As little flowers grow next to the little tree, Keeping them company as the sky becomes blue once more With the world beginning its wake up routine, everything is as busy as it can As bees buzz, and birds chirp and little kids go out to explore The little tree feels it leaves ruffle And the grass tickle his toes While the flowers gossip and start up trouble The hill stands tall and proud, while the grass continues to grow The little tree feeling fuzzy and warm Looks up as the sun caresses the world The winter storm; Finally over, while the spring wind swirled The little tree sees life all around And feels that the hill, the flowers and grass All love the sweet sound As the ice breaks away like glass The little tree realizes Spring was finally found

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-Saswati Bhattacharya

46 - Jaslyn Cloughen

47 -Saswati Bhattacharya

Butterflies Saswati Bhattacharya

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Justin Varughese, President Mr. Steven Hartman, Vice President Dr. William Hender, Trustee Ms. Susan Hermer, Trustee Mr. Gus Hueber, Trustee SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Jordan F. Cox ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS Mrs. Laura A. Newman ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT Mr. Timothy Russo ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES Mr. Scott Oshrin COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Carrie Lipenholtz, Principal Mr. Matthew P. Keltos, Vice Principal Mrs. Andrea Allen, Assistant Principal Mr. Eric P. Biagi, Assistant Principal Mr. Toby Elmore, Director of Student Affairs

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