School News
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October 8, 2009
Rules not made to be broken
School Briefs
by ALI DEITCHE Executive Editor
by AMANDA SEDLMAYER Editor The class of 2011 elected Rishi Sharma as its new secretary on September 17. In addition, previously elected officers Kruti Shah and Ali Deitche moved up in position to fill the absence of originally elected president, Ryan Miller, while Kuldeep Yadav remains the treasurer. Class President Shah now plans a productive year for the junior class. Junior class advisor Ms. Michele Ballard is coordinating an upcoming meeting to further discuss major events such as prom on May 14, hall decorating on October 22 and homecoming on October 23.
DECA met with club advisor, Ms. Deborah Stapenski, on September 21 to shortly discuss the club’s purpose and objectives. On Monday, October 5, the club will collect the $15 registration fee and forms and discuss competitive events for regionals and the upcoming 7th Annual DECA Car Show. Student Council welcomed new and returning members at their meeting on September 17. Student’s requirements are to dedicate time to the club and commit to events. Council members planned Spirit Explosion activities and homecoming at the October 1 meeting. FBLA conducted its first meeting Thursday, September 24. Aspiring members were introduced to the current board, who explained rules, priorities and competitive and fundraising events. The $20 membership dues, which includes the cost for an FBLA t-shirt, and registration is due Thursday, October 8. High school staff distributed assignment pads and lockers in a timely fashion. On the first day of school, all students received a locker and combination during first block. A few days later, an I.D. picture, lanyard and cover arrived for students who took their pictures last year. Students received agenda pads on September 11, much earlier than 08-09’s October arrival.
Art/ Jackie Push
Posted flyers in every classroom clearly display several rules from Monroe Township High School’s code of conduct. Vice Principal Mr. Scott Madreperla says, “We’re just trying to make it easier for kids.” “We didn’t make any new rulesthese are the same rules, and this year we just decided to start off making everyone more aware of them.” On the first day of school, first period teachers addressed the new signs and emphasized the importance of abiding by the rules. The signs declare students must wear IDs, dress properly, and are not allowed to wear hats, use their cell phones, or use their iPods during class.
Senior Stephanie Nawracaj says, “I honestly don’t care about the signs and stuff. The first day, the teachers were like, ‘Here’s the rules, you have to follow them,’ but it’s the same as last year. The
nicer, safer, happier place for everyone- now that everyone is on the same page, it’s consistent and just better for everybody; it minimizes any confusion,” he continues. Inconsistency between last year’s stricter teachers and
the more lenient ultimately led to confusion as to whether violating a rule constituted punishment. “Trouble comes when you have these teachers who enforce the rules and then some who don’t, because then some students get angry when they get in trouble for something another teacher lets them get away with,” says Madreperla. Due to posted signs throughout the school and the newly instated notolerance policy, all teachers will now equally enforce the rules. Students no longer escape
punishment for forgetting their IDs, regardless of how understanding the teacher. Freshman Elena Kim says, “The school rules are fair, especially the ID’s. It’s better to be safe then sorry.” “Not all girl’s tank tops reveal too much. Some styles cover enough and still provide comfort,” says freshman Katherine Oliva.
only rule the teachers really care about is the IDs.” Madreperla believes the sign’s prominence ensures a more uniform, school-wide policy for those who do not follow the rules already. Rules “make school a
‘Get The Led Out’ cont’d from pg. 1 Instead, he says, “Paul Hammond and I, the guitarist, have
not a job.” “I don’t know if you talked to me six years ago that I’d say we’d play at the House of Blues, actually I think I’d laugh at him if he did,” says
Maria Naumik, director of the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, says, “It’s a real treat to have them here. You don’t know what I had to do to get them.” The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission arranges monthly art related events for the
township, including art shows, free concerts in Jamesburg Park and hands on arts classes in the high school. For more information on upcoming events and ticket purchases, visit the commission’s website at: www. monroetownshipculturalarts.com
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together s i n c e we were 18. We were playing that kind of music already. I think we’re building quite a reputation.” “We got a call to do a Led Zeppelin show… then I just started to do these kinds of shows. When we are playing the music we love, it’s
Sinclair of this band’s surreal success, says Sinclair. “Get The Led Out” begins their 12 to 30 day world tour soon, including performances in Canada, Australia, Singapore and across the United States. Keilb jokes, “I consider us musical nomads.”
The Monroe Falcon Staff Business Manager Jamie Costa Editors Joey Romanczuk Jill Shah Amanda Sedlemeyer Layout Editor Angela Wo Staff Writers Anupali Bewtra Jessica Billitz Victoria Cinquegrana Stephanie Eng
Shaena Gupta Allie Houlihan Jazmin James Rachel Kowal Gabriella LaFata Christina Mattina Katelyn Mercier Dan Morgans Aditya Patel Elizabeth Russo Jenna Rutsky Raevin Walters Art/Photography Jeanna Dressel Jackie Push
Winners of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association 2008 Gold Medalist certificate & 2007 Bronze Medalist certificate
Photo/Jeanna Dressel
SPIRIT EXPLOSION Dance Team tryouts on September 30 and October 1 initiated a new year for its members. Students and staff will witness the team’s hard work and new moves at the Spirit Explosion on October 23. Senior Renee Pijo (left) and Sophmore Amanda Tessler (right) perform a jazz style dance combination in hopes they will make the team.