Gael Winds, October 2014

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GAEL PRIDE & HOMECOMING 2014

By Layne Smith

For the majority of the Kennedy community,

tug-of-war results, and the list could go on. In the end,

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

the Friday of Color Wars was the long antici-

I’m not sure if anyone really knows who reigned victori-

pated date of the fall; preexisting rivalries and

ous as the Color War champions, but in my opinion, that

Global…

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trash talk were in full swing early in the week.

wasn’t the point. Even though the classes were ardently

As a transfer student, I had no idea what Friday

competing against (and yelling at) each other, I’ve hon-

National….

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would bring, but I was told three things: wear

estly never seen or felt more spirit, school pride, and

red, scream loud, and do not mess with the

oddly enough: unity. Homecoming week concluded with

Local….

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seniors. Finally, on Friday afternoon, it all

the dance on Saturday. Sweaty and crowded cafeteria

KCHS…

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came full circle. Each class processed into the

aside, what’s a better way to spend a Saturday than danc-

gym to their respective bleachers, with the sen-

ing the night away with your closest friends? In the midst

iors, donned intimidatingly in black, rushing in

of the challenging, busy, and workaday high school

last. All of the classes buzzed with excitement,

schedule, it’s so important to set aside quality time and

music blared, and after a few words from Fa-

have a great time and let go of stress. The combination of

ther Vaillancourt and the Student Council, the

Color Wars and the homecoming dance achieved just that,

festivities began. Volunteers from each class

but also managed to foster school spirit and sense of com-

spontaneously participated in the different

munity; because at the end of the day, school pride out-

events, ranging from sack hopping to relay

shines the football score.

events to the infamous tug-of-war. Of course, this pep rally wouldn’t be complete without some dramatics: the sophomores stormed the senior bleachers, there were some controversial

EDITORS

NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL AT FDR th

Lauren Costello Maura Fallon Jen Galvao Ryan Wilson

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On September 20 , 2014 many gathered in Yorktown Heights’ FDR Park for the annual FDR Pow Wow made possible by the Redhawk Native American Arts Council. Highlights of the event included customary Native American foods, dancing, drums, music, and storytelling. For bird lovers there was an exciting birds of prey demonstration. This event also caters to children by offering arts and crafts and children’s programs. Visitors could choose to resentatives from tribes of the Lakota, Navajo, Mohawk, Seneca, Cherokee, Aztec, Mayan, Samoan, Hawaiian

By Alaina Weigand

and many more. This year’s festival was performed in memory of Sergeant Alan Two Crow, from the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation in South Dakota. In 2002, Tow Crow’s body was found on West Point Academy’s campus. Twelve years later, his family decided to travel to their first Native American Festival—all done in honor of Sergeant Alan Two Crow.

GAEL WINDS 2014 THE EBOLA OUTBREAK Currently the world is experiencing the deadliest outbreak of the Ebola virus on record. On September 20th, 2014, Thomas Eric Duncan was the first person to be diagnosed with Ebola within the US. He was held in an isolation unit at a hospital in Dallas, Texas, before his death. US citizens are very disturbed by this news because they know the severity of this disease.

Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a highly contagious, often fatal illness in humans. The virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Outbreaks were first limited to sporadic cases in Africa, but the disease is now a global concern due to improved global travel. Although the

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By Rebecca O’Callaghan

original host of the Ebola virus is unknown, researchers believe that the virus is animal-borne and that fruit bats are the most likely initiators. The transmission of EVD occurs when even the slightest amount of bodily fluid of an infected individual is shared with others.

Another scary factor concerning Ebola is that the symptoms are very subtle. One could be fine in the morning and dead by the evening. Symptoms can start off with a headache, rash or fever and then progress to fatigue, clotting disorders and abdominal pains.

The only way to diagnose EVD is to take a blood test. Unfortunately, there is no vaccination against this virus. All doctors can do is isolate the patient, maintain his oxygen status and blood pressure, and treat any other compli-

cating infections.

Furthermore, Ebola strikes so much fear because of its incredibly low survival rates.

Only one out of every ten diagnosed cases survives. (For those of you who have seen the medical thriller Contagion, this all sounds eerily familiar.) Hopefully governments around the world will take the proper precautionary measures to ensure that this outbreak comes to a swift end.

Symptoms of Ebola: fever, fatigue, malaise, reddened eyes, weakness, joint pain, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, a loss of appetite, and stomach pains .

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SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2014 September

By Marlana Kitsakos were greatly enhanced

restricted items, and

“None of us will

11, 2001 -- also known as 9/11 --

within our nation as well as

more security guards and police

ever forget this

is a day that will always stand as

around the world. Within the

officers stationed around the

day. Yet, we go

a time when the safety of not

United States, former President

premises.

forward to defend

only the United States, but the

George Bush implemented the

freedom and all

entire world, was threatened.

security agency known as the

most lasting effect of the events

that is good and

The tragedies that took place will

Department of Homeland Secu-

of 9/11 is fear. With new tech-

just in our world.

forever remain within our

rity (DHS), which continues to

nology and continued hatred

thoughts, our words, our lives,

prevent any future atrocities

from terrorists, people around

our families, our history, and our

from taking place, whether inter-

the world today continue to fear

future.

nally or externally. President

for the future. All we have is

“

—George W. Bush

There were many im-

Bush also signed the USA Pa-

hope that our military remains

mediate effects of 9/11, as well

triot Act, which lifted or reduced

strong, our leaders do what is

as many lasting effects on both

many past restrictions on records

right for our safety, and our na-

the Unites States and countries

of different types and communi-

tion remains ready.

around the world. Lives

cational messages. Another area

changed, families were damaged,

of traditional life that was recon-

fear developed and thirteen years

structed worldwide was the air-

later people are still in shock.

line agency. Security within

Immediately after the tragedy

airports consists of thorough

took place, security measures

body and luggage checks, lists of

MIDTERM ELECTIONS On November 4th,

In my opinion, the

By Connor Hebert

seats that they already hold.For

ratic incumbents, seven of their

in the election because of the

2014, the Mid-term Elections for

Democrats to obtain majority

seats are in states carried by

history of Democratic voters.

the 471 Congressional Seats – 36

control of the House of Repre-

Republican Mitt Romney in the

Many Democrats vote in the

Senate seats, and all 435 House

sentatives, they need to win 17

2012 Presidential Election.

presidential election and fewer

seats – will begin. Currently the

seats. If the GOP does indeed

Those states are Alaska, Arkan-

vote during the midterm elections.

GOP (Grand Old Party, which

take control of the Senate it

sas, Louisiana, Montana, South

Growing disapproval toward

refers to the Repulican Party)

could have a profound impact on

Dakota, and West Virginia. If the

Obama and his policies also

holds the majority of the House

President Obama’s final years in

Affordable Care Act remains a

makes Republicans more eager to

seats while the Democratic Party

office.The GOP will have a con-

major issue leading into the mid-

vote. If they gain control of the

controls the Senate. In order for

siderable advantage in taking

term elections, the Democratic

Senate, the GOP will most likely

the GOP to gain the majority of

over the Senate and keeping

Party will be facing an uphill

begin by fighting against the

the Senate, they need to win six

control of the House if they pick

battle for the current Democratic

Obama Administration’s Afford-

seats, currently held by Democ-

up the six seats they need to get

seats in GOP states. The GOP

able Care Act. The Washington

rats, and keep control of the 14

to 51.Unfortunately for Democ-

has the upper hand in the elec-

Post 2014 Midterm Elections

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9/11: JUST ANOTHER DAY IN HISTORY? American history changed on September 11, 2001.

Family and friends were lost; the lives of innocents were wasted by a cruel act of terrorism. This horrible day affected many, whether personally or just through the memory of the disaster. While this day is still relatively prevalent, upcoming generations did not experience this tragedy firsthand, so they do not feel the same connection to this day. For them, September 11th is just another day in history that they will never fully understand.

It is hard to teach kids about 9/11, being that it was such a complicated act of violence.

Would young children understand why a group of men hijacked planes and purposely flew them into buildings? Would they be confused and scared by the idea of terrorists? The answers to these questions are probably yes, which makes teaching kids the

importance of this day difficult.

They will never grasp the full gravity of the event because they have no personal memory of the day. Even if they are slowly introduced to the heavier details when they are older, they will only be learning it for the sake of history. th

September 11 seems like such a big and important event to most people because it is something they lived through.

From teenagers to the elderly, 9/11 is something that will be engraved in their memories forever, making it seem like more than just history. Adults might think it is impossible for young kids today to view 9/11 with any less gravity than they do. In their minds, it might seem impossible to regard 9/11 as just another day in history. However, what these adults don’t realize is that important events in history will not always have as great an impact.

By Hannah Langley For example, how did these adults feel when learning about events like the bombing of Pearl Harbor or D-Day? While their parents, our grandparents, were probably alive for this event and remember it vividly, this day is just another day in history to our parents.

Our grandparents had Pearl Harbor, our parents had 9/11, and one day the next generation of kids will have a day in history that will change their lives and the world forever. September 11th will always be important, but it will never have the same impact on the upcoming generations that it once did. Right now, young kids are still too naĂŻve and immature to understand the gravity of 9/11.

They will never see it through our parents eyes, but maybe one day they will see how terrible it was and how it changed America forever.

MIDTERM ELECTIONS (CONTINUED) Forecast Election Lab, aka "The Monkey Cage", shows that the GOP holds 45 Senate seats and 234 House seats. They predict that by next January the Republicans will hold 52 Senate seats and 244 House seats. Seven Senate seats will be open due to the announcement that the senators will not be running for reelection. In addition to these, four senators left office early: Max Baucus (D-MA), John Kerry (D-MA), Jim DeMint (RSC), and Tom Coburn (R-OK).

The deaths of senators Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Frank Lau-

TAPPAN ZEE PROJECT

By Monica Gayanelo

tenberg (D-NJ), and the early resignation of Tom Coburn (R-

Calling all commuters! The Tap-

eral Highway Administration,

Seeger, a folk singer who used

OK), will make it necessary for

pan Zee Bridge, which spans the

the replacement will be a dual-

his music to gain support for an

three special elections to be held

Hudson River connecting West-

span twin bridge, built on the

environment-friendly

along with the regular 33 senate

chester and Rockland County,

north side of the current Tappan

River in the 1960's. Regardless

elections in November. It is clear

has been undergoing construc-

Zee bridge. Scheduled to open in

of its name, however, it is clear

that in the upcoming month there

tion. This bridge is to be the

late 2016, this new bridge will

that this new bridge will be the

will be heated debates going on

longest bridge in New York,

feature eight new lanes, four

epitome of efficiency and inno-

all over the nation. However,

measuring 16,013 ft .

northbound and four

vation.

nothing is certain until the elec-

Carrying about 138,000 cars

southbound. There will also be a

on a daily basis has taken a toll

path for both bicyclers and pe-

on the Tappan Zee. The Tappan

destrians. The demolition of the

Zee has been deteriorating, for it

worn-out Tappan Zee Bridge is

was designed in 1955 to last 50

scheduled for February 2017.

years. The project of building a

As for the name of the new

replacement bridge was planned

bridge, proposals are still being

in 2012 and approved in 2013

considered. A petition was sent

with a budget of $3.9 billion

to the New York State senate to

minimum. According to the Fed-

name the new bridge after Peter

Hudson

tion results are in.

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SAYING FAREWELL TO A LIVING LEGEND

By Matt Tomaszewsky

The time has come. Derek Jeter’s final hours as a professional baseball player have passed. He has completed his final days as an MLB superstar. He has finished his career with the New York Yankees.

Jeter’s yearlong “farewell tour” stopped at ballparks in Houston, Toronto, Tampa Bay, Anaheim, Milwaukee, Flushing, Chicago (both of them), St. Louis, Kansas City, Seattle, Oakland, Minnesota, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Texas, before finally culminating in Boston.

Each team the Yankees visited this season presented a gift of some sort to The Captain. The gifts ranged from many generous donations to his Turn-2 Foundation, to cowboy boots, to a cake from “Cake Boss”, and even a number “2” from the scoreboard at Wrigley Field. It is safe to say that Jeter is well-respected throughout the game of baseball.

Though he received gifts from more than half of the ball clubs around the league, there is only one team, and one city, for which he could offer something in return. Derek Jeter has given Yankee fans, and all New Yorkers, a lifetime of memories.

There’s the iconic “Mr. November” home run just after midnight on November 1, 2001 – the latest in the calendar year an MLB game had ever taken place. Perhaps even more clutch than the home run itself was the fact that the guy with the mustache drew up the tiny “Mr. November” banner just in time to be forever included in Yankees lore.

Derek Jeter holds up a number “2” from the scoreboard at Wrigley Field. It is one of Jeter’s many gifts received during his “Farewell Tour.” (USA Today Sports/ Jerry Lai)

We will never forget the “Jeffery Maier Home Run” that angered so many Orioles fans and players, but overjoyed thousands of Yankee fans, while also immortalizing a young kid who happened to be in the right place at the right time.

“The Flip” play showed Derek’s knowledge regarding the game; he knew where to be on the field and when to be there. Any other shortstop would not have been able to make that play. It was truly “Jeterian.” (And to think that it never would have been successful had Jeremy Giambi known to slide.) “The Dive” embodied everything Jeter stood for: hustle, ambition, and strive for greatness. It remains one of my personal favorite games that I have been alive for: a classic extra-innings Yankees vs. Red Sox duel. That game took place on July 1, 2004. Although there was plenty of time before the Playoffs, Derek knew that every game counted, especially those against the rival Boston Red Sox, and thus, he sacrificed his body to make the play. Spectacular.

The speech that Derek Jeter made to close “The House that Ruth Built” is forever etched in the minds and hearts of Yankees fans as the second greatest speech ever by a Yankee. The first, of course, is Lou Gehrig’s “Luckiest Man” speech.

How would Jeter reach the plateau that is 3,000 hits? In grand style, of course. “DJ-3K” was born on a warm July day in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter stepped to the plate and took David Price deep for a home run into the left field seats. And the rest is history.

Let’s try not to remember Derek Jeter as the player he has been this season: a .256 hitter with 149 hits, 50 RBI, and 47 runs scored. Let’s

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Derek Jeter (#2) makes a difficult catch on the run before diving into the stands on July 1, 2004 against the Boston Red Sox. The play has since been nicknamed “The Dive.”

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SAYING FAREWELL TO A LIVING LEGEND (CONTINUED) try to remember him as he was in 1999 (.349 batting average, 219 hits, 102 RBI, and 134 runs scored) or in 2006 (.346 batting average, 214 hits, 97 RBI, and 118 runs scored).

The longevity of Derek Jeter has been simply unbelievable. He has played in the Major Leagues for part of 20 seasons (only 17 games in 2013 and 15 games in 1995). He has suited up for 2,747 games. He has stepped up to the plate 12,602 times. He has recorded a hit 3,465 times. He has grounded into 287 double plays (something Yankee fans will remember not-so-fondly of the older Derek Jeter). He has struck out 1,840 times. He has walked 1,082 times. He has won five World Series rings. He has been the greatest shortstop in New York Yankees’ history.

Derek Jeter’s postseason record in and of itself is truly remarkable. In his 20 seasons, Jeter played in 16 postseasons. He accumulated almost an entire season’s worth of games in postseason games alone – 158 games. He has

Derek Jeter celebrates a walk off hit in his It is often said that certain players across sports “changed the way their game was played.” This cannot be said final at-bat at Yankee about Derek Jeter. He didn’t change baseball. He just played it the right way. He perfectly embodied the ideal ball- Stadium. It is truly a fitting end to a player, both on the field and off. He held himself to a high standard that was always visible; whether he was stand- spectacular career.

(AP) ing at shortstop, waiting in the batter’s box, answering questions from reporters, or celebrating a championship. exactly 200 hits in 650 at-bats, giving him a career postseason batting average of .308.

Derek Jeter will never really go away. Sure, he won’t be standing between second and third base at Yankee Stadium anymore, but he’ll be back. You’ll see him at Old Timers’ Day. You’ll see him on the news when he decides to coach a lucky Little League or High School team. You’ll see him at random midsummer afternoon Yankees games, sitting in the stands watching his old team. We’re not really saying goodbye to Derek – it’s more of a “see you later.”

Derek Jeter did not say “see you later” to the game in the way that most people thought that he would. Most people expected an emotional tip of the cap to the Stadium crowd, before walking off into the dugout.

The way that he ended his Yankee Stadium career was anything but that. It was unbelievable, yet somehow expected. To get a walk off hit in his final at-bat in front of his home fans must have felt absolutely miraculous for Jeter. His celebration after rounding first base proved his feeling of extreme elation. Jeter, a man who seldom shows his emotions, leaped into the air with a grand smile on his face, and shouted with joy.

The walk off hit meant that Yankees fans couldn’t get very emotional about their captain leaving his home field for the final time. Instead, the fans were thrilled. They were thrilled about a victory in a meaningless September game thanks to their hero, Derek Jeter. And Jeter was thrilled, too. Derek did not deserve a tearful goodbye, like the one Mariano Rivera got, because that is not who Derek Jeter is. Instead, he deserved an ecstatic goodbye, lifted by the thrill of victory in the final at-bat. And that’s what he got. The fans at the Stadium that night got to share that with him.

It is easy to say that Jeter will forever be a part of baseball history. History is defined as “the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.” Are Derek Jeter’s greatest moments really past events if they will continue to live on in the minds of baseball fans in the present and in the future? His career will continue to live on in the many memories that fans have of him. That is why “heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”

Farewell , Captain

Derek Jeter waits on deck. (Bob DeChiara, US Presswire)

GAEL WINDS 2013 MR. SPELMAN INTERVIEW

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By Calli Frasco and Fiona Dwyer

1. What classes do you teach?

I teach Theology and Speech and Writing to the eleventh grade, and English to the tenth g r a d e .

to be here. The Some of my own teachers grateful students also conwere so good that I knew tribute to this greatly spirit.

I wanted to do exactly what they did and ignite the spark to learn in students' minds.

2. Where did you go to college and what degree did you graduate w i t h ?

I went to Skidmore College and graduated with degrees in English and Philosophy, and went to graduate school at the University of Iowa and graduated with degrees in English and Creative Writing. I also studied Theology at the Institute of Religious Studies in Y o n k e r s .

4. Did you teach at another school before you came to Kennedy?

I taught at St. Barnabas in the Bronx for 15 years.

5. Do you enjoy teaching at Kennedy?

It's been thrilling these last couple of weeks. The students are all so smart and Kennedy has such a welcoming environment.

6. What is your favorite thing about Kennedy?

-The Christian spirit of school is very palpa3. What inspired you the ble and for that I'm very t o t e a c h ?

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

It is said that “Home is

seen was an array of

By Chiara Calov Despite a great effort

where the heart is.” On Septem-

the school colors – red, white,

from the team, they had a heart-

ber 20th, 2014, Kennedy Catho-

and blue.

breaking loss to Nazareth High

lic’s former students and parents all came ‘home’ to support the boys’ football team for the 2014 Homecoming game. They joined together with current students and families of Kennedy to create an exciting, upbeat, enjoyable family atmosphere. All around people were dressed from head to toe in every piece of spirit apparel possible. Students showed their pride by painting their faces, wearing bandanas, and displaying their Gael hats.

From afar, all that could be seen

Overall the turnout of supporters was great. Father Vaillancourt, as well as the faculty, were present to support and encourage the players. A genuine camaraderie existed between the upperclassman and the new freshman, who were all working in unity to cheer on the Gaels.

The cheerleading team, led by seniors Dana Kelly and Jillian Lepore, also gave a fantastic performance while boosting the Gaels’ morale all throughout the game.

School, with a final score of 2210. However, captains Jimmy Longest (Sr.) and Tucker Clare (Sr.) helped the boys dominate in possession, with the offense moving the ball well. Tucker Clair kicked a 30-yard field goal, Sophomore David Keogh scored a touchdown, and James Wieder, (So.) had 130 rushing yards. The players gave a strong performance under the leadership of Coach Florio, who has been working hard to develop the Gaels’ football program all sea-

son long.

Although the Kennedy Catholic boys football team did not get the ‘W’ this time, a valiant effort was shown, and they put on a great game for the crowd.

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FALL SPORTS

By Caitlin McCullough ances by Matthew Witkowsky, Kenny

Brady unavailable to play due to college

Brown, Eli Sitilides, and Brandon

commitments, the Varsity Baseball team

Villegas.

is 4-2. The team hopes to win their next

Girls Soccer

game on Monday October 6th.

At 6-0-1, undefeated, the Varsity Soc-

Girls Field Hockey

cer team, led by captains Stephenie

Under a new coach, both the Varsity and

Amengual and Mackenzie Heslin-

Junior Varsity Field Hockey teams have

Scott, hopes to continue their com-

improved greatly since last year. The

mendable streak in their next game on

Varsity girls hope to defeat Lourdes when

Monday October 6th when they play at

they face them on October 6th, under the

Preston.

leadership of their captains Emma

– hopes to continue their success when

Boys Soccer

Wieder, Julia Bauer, Shannon Elmes, and

they travel to Cardinal Spellman with

Seven games into their season, the

Varsity on October 7th. As of Septem-

Varsity Soccer team holds a record of

ber 29th, the Freshmen Volleyball

2-4-1 led by captains Mike Donnelly

team was undefeated until they trav-

and Chris Mullholland. The team is

eled to Ridgefield and fell 3-2.

aware of the challenges that lie further

Boys Football

Cross Country

into the season in order to win, but

Under the new coaching staff of Coach

hope to win a 3rd game on Monday

Florio and Coach Gardella, the Varsity

October 6th when they play St. Peter's.

Football team has improved greatly. Al-

sity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen

Girls Tennis

though they are still looking for their first

teams for boys and girls Cross Country

Under the leadership of junior captains

are looking promising this year. At the

Christine Plant, Valerie Sedano, and

Xavier meet, the Freshmen girls were

Bridget Terceira, the Varsity Tennis

led by Jill Harrington, who placed 7th

team is undefeated. Their most recent

with a time of 11:28. More recently at

match was on October 2nd when

the Brewster Invitational, the Freshmen

they defeated the visiting Pawling

girls’ team was once again led by Har-

team. The team hopes to continue this

rington, who improved on her previous

streak at their next match on October

race with a time of 11:08. Leading the

6th when they face Peekskill.

Girls Volleyball With ten games under their belt, the Varsity Volleyball team is 9-1 under the leadership of captains Mary Burns, Katelynn Ryan, and Kelly Gallagher. Their first loss was to Maria Regina on October 2nd, though the team is hoping to bounce back with a win when they travel to Cardinal Spellman on Tuesday October 7th. The Junior Varsity team – led by Kristina Durham, Kasey Ford, Hannah Langley

From the Brewster Invitational to the Xavier at Van Cortland Park, the Var-

Freshmen boys’ team was Michael L'abbate, placing 7th with a time of

Boys Baseball

10:18. Senior Robert Kastberg led both

With six games under their belt and

JV and Varsity with a time of

seniors Griffin Dey and Tom

15:15 and had great following perform-

Casey Sartori. The Junior Varsity girls, led by captain Sophia Brennan, also hope to win against Lourdes when they play on the 6th.

win of the season, every game has come close. The team believes that they have come together as a family to work harder to eventually make Kennedy’s Football program a powerhouse in its league. Varsity is looking for their first win of the season as they face St. Luke's on Monday October 6th. The Junior Varsity team is 1-3 for the season so far and is hoping to bounce back and win their next game. history.

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MEET THE SENIOR EDITORS

Lauren Costello is on the Varsity Field Hockey team and particpates in the Spring Musical as well as the Chorus. Lauren’s favorite school subject is History and she is undecided for future plans but being a CEO is one of them.

Jennifer Galvao loves participating in the school play, singing in the Chorus and writing. Jen eventually wants to pursue a career in either law or journalism.

Maura Fallon is an anchor on Kennedy live, participates in the school play, and is a member of the Student Council. Maura would like to puruse a career in journalism.

Ryan Wilson is part of the Kennedy live team, co-president of Debate Club and is on the Varisty crosscountry team. Ryan’s favorite school subject is English.

Faculty Advisor: Mrs. McGown

CONTACT US

Junior Editor: Layne Smith

SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO

gaelwinds@kennedycatholic.org

Contributors: Jordan Hopkins, Rebecca O’Callaghan, Marlana Kitsakos, Connor Hebert, Hannah Langley, Matt Tomasewsky, Monica Gayanelo, Alaina Wiegand, Calli Frasco, Fiona Dwyer, Chiara Calov, Caitlin McCullough, and Layne Smith