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FEATURES be true because it’s not something that’s going to happen overnight. It’s something that if you look at trend lines [you can see the changes]. I think a lot of people are in the “seize the day” mentality and they’re not really worried about the future. This is going to be a big problem, and it might not be something that’s impacting us and other living things right now, but in the future, this can be a real problem to the world.
about Conestoga’s environmental impact, what would you change? E.G.: There’s a lot of paper that we waste here. I know that we put it into the recycle bin, but if you walk by the copy room, we’re constantly making copies, and I just think we waste a lot of paper. [We could] reduce the amount of electricity we’re using by turning off lights and turning off Smartboards when we’re not using [them]. There are little things that we can do. T.S.: Why should students choose to take environmental science? E.G.: I think that it’s an up-and-coming science, and it’s very relevant to [students’] lives. Everything we talk about they can relate to. A lot of [the] topics
two kids: a 5-year-old and a 3-yearold [who are] both girls. I like to run, I like to go to the Y, do outdoor activities and play with my dog. T.S.: What is your favorite activity to do with your kids? E.G.: We enjoy going on nature walks, playing at the playground, reading books and I enjoy listening to them laugh. T.S.: Who is your role model? E.G.: My mother, just because she’s raised three children. My father worked full time, so she was a stayat-home mom and took care of us. T.S.: What class at Conestoga would you like to sit in on? E.G.: Mrs. Ciamacca’s class. She is so passionate and I think that is a quality [that] great teachers possess.
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T.S.: What are your pet peeves?
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are very current; if you turn on the news, there’s always something about the environment.
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The Spoke (T.S.): Why do you think student council is important for the school? Elizabeth Gallo (E.G.): The members of student council are elected by their peers and serve as the voice of the student body. They share student interests, concerns and ideas with administration and with the entire student body. Student council also helps to maintain a positive relationship between the student body and the Conestoga community.
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T.S.: How long have you been the
adviser for student council? E.G.: This is my second year as student council adviser and I love it. T.S.: How long have you taught science? E.G.: I’ve been here at Conestoga for nine years, and I was at Interboro
T.S.: What do you think is the most common misconception about global warming? E.G.: I think [some] people think that it’s something that might not
T.S.: What can students do to decrease their ecological footprint? E.G.: Students can walk, ride a bike or carpool whenever possible. [They can] reduce the amount of meat in their diet and buy local and organic foods. Also, [they can] use a reusable water bottle. I am constantly emptying and recycling plastic water bottles that are left in my classroom. And, of course, remember the four R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse. T.S.: If you could change one thing
Band: Bon Jovi
T.S.: If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be? E.G.: Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller and my grandmother; I miss her so much and would love to see her again. T.S.: If you weren’t a science teacher what could you see yourself being? E.G.: My dream job would be to be on “Saturday Night Live.” Now that Tina Fey and Kristen Wiig [are gone], I think that they could use me. And I was also always interested in marine biology. T.S.: What are your hobbies? E.G.: Right now, I come home from work and play with my kids. I have
E.G.: At school, when people leave trash on the cafeteria tables and water bottles all over the building. T.S.: If you could have any super power, what would it be? E.G.: The ability to teleport myself to places and items to me. I would never have to travel again. T.S.: Do you have any talents that many people don’t know about? E.G.: Unfortunately no. However, I sing all the time, it’s just not a talent. T.S.: What is something most people don’t know about you? E.G.: pets, like snakes, lizards, turtles, a hedgehog and rabbits. [I also] used to breed dwarf rabbits. Interview by Natalie West, features editor Design by Anisa Tavangar
Quote: “Imagination is everything, it is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” –Albert Einstein
Song: “My First, My Last, My Everything” by Barry White, because that was my wedding song.
Vacation spot: Jersey Shore
Season: Summer
Cartoon Character: Mickey Mouse