DG Issue 1

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0488dfc3.jpg"> <div> <B>Upcoming:</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>•     Homecoming game and dance October 15, 2005</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>•     Krispy Kreme donuts</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1f6543a0.png" border=0 width="84" height="58" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tell Ty:</U></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Have a question? Need advice? Have a story you'd like to share that you feel your peers can relate to? Tell Ty, at:</B></div> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:thediversegrapevine@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:thediversegrapevine@yahoo.com"><U><B><U>thediversegrapevine@yahoo.com</U></B></U></A></FONT><B>. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>You can remain anonymous if you wish, just let Ty know in the e-mail. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>“Some things have to be believed to be seen.” </B></div> <bR> <div> -Ralph Hodgson</div> <bR> <div> <B>“Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death. That's all.” </B></div> <bR> <div> - William Goldman</div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0498dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mrs. Davies                      Room 206</B></FONT><B>     </B><B>|</B><B>     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mrs. Davies Room 20"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Diverse Grapevine 20052006"><U>The Diverse Grapevine 2005-2006</U></A>   |   <B>DG Issue 1</B>   |   <A HREF="id58.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 2"><U>DG Issue 2</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id59.jsp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 3"><U>DG Issue 3</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 4"><U>DG Issue 4</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 5"><U>DG Issue 5</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id62.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 7"><U>DG Issue 7</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 8 "><U>DG Issue 8 </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id64.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 9"><U>DG Issue 9</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id65.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DG Issue 10"><U>DG Issue 10</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0498dfc3.jpg"> <div> <I>DG Issue 1</I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1e9e6790.png" border=0 width="486" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1ed2e2c0.png" border=0 width="302" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1ee52fb0.png" border=0 width="338" height="251" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1ef617f0.png" border=0 width="97" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <IMG SRC="1ef617f0.png" border=0 width="97" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <IMG SRC="1ef617f0.png" border=0 width="97" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1f20b110.png" border=0 width="267" height="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>“The importance of community service is frequently misunderstood.”</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="1f8543a0.png" border=0 width="84" height="58" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> By: Jena Young</div> <bR> <div>      As an individual in society, everyone is part of a community.  Where you live, go to school, or even go to work, makes you a part of a community.  Many people wonder what they could possibly do to give back to their community and make it a better place.  All over the United States, there are thousands of communities and services to participate in to help the people and your community. </div> <div> Community Service can be found through educational organizations or schools, non-profit organizations, government, and community based organizations.</div> <div>      In these organizations and groups, simple jobs can be provided to any individual.   They can service the community by cleaning offices, stamping brochures, serving in missionaries, grocery shopping and donating food to the elder and low-income residents.</div> <div>      Volunteering for different services benefits the people of the community.  The resources and services that are served by the people participating in community service would be unavailable if not for their time.  Helping one person in a community could have a great impact on an entire community.</div> <div>      By participating in services of the community, many opportunities can be found.  Opportunities such as working with different kinds of people, contributing to society in meaningful and valuable ways, enabling themselves to fulfill roles in the society to solve problems in the community as well as their own.</div> <div>      Individuals who are active in service activities can be provided with the development of leadership skills, sense of community, </div> <div> and self-esteem.  It can also help explore career opportunities, develop professional skills, build their resume for colleges and jobs and teach students how to use the academic information they have learned.</div> <div>      The importance of community service is frequently misunderstood.  Being productive in a community shows caring, education, and responsibility of ones country, and the life of their own and others.  People and their community both benefit from service activities.  Community Service will help young people mature; receive hope, and responsibility for themselves.  If you believe in your community, your community will believe in you.  Be a contributor and serve your community.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Candy Room in Business</B></div> <div> By Angelee Santillo</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1fa885a0.jpg" border=0 width="136" height="90" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>        It is a Liberty High School tradition that every year, the sophomore class gets to run the infamous candy room, located in the main lobby at the corner of the art/music wing. This year, the Class of 2008 has control of the candy room, and they've been selling goodies since the second week of school.   The room offers treats such as chocolate bars, gumballs, lollipops, fruit chews, chips, and other items. Prices range anywhere from a very affordable ten cents to one dollar and fifty cents. The Class of 2008 also plans to sell at events such as homecoming, plays, and concerts.  They are also selling water, Gatorade, and frozen treats. The class expects to do very well with finances this year and to gain fundraising skills. </div> <div>      The candy room is run by the members of the Class of 2008, and is open every regular school day from 3:00-3:45 P.M.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Reviews</B></div> <div> By Angelee Santillo</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1fc85c80.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> IN THEATERS </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>Just Like Heaven</U></div> <div>   </div> <div>   <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" >Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo star in the romantic comedy about a man named David (Ruffalo) who moves into an apartment to find a woman named Elizabeth (Witherspoon) claiming that the apartment is hers.</FONT> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" >David is convinced that Elizabeth is a ghost (the walking through walls thing </FONT></div> <div> may have done it), and as the two embark on a quest to find the truth about Elizabeth, they begin to fall in love.</div> <div>    <I>Just Like Heaven</I> topped the box office the first week of it's release, and it isn't hard to see why. Although the chemistry between Ruffalo and<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT>Witherspoon could have </div> <div> been better, the two actors </div> <div> showed their talent and made the film truly enjoyable to watch.</div> <div>   </div> <bR> <div> The film is a heartfelt story that also contains good humor and lovable</div> <div> characters. If you like romance, mild comedy, and good casting, this is definitely a film you will enjoy. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I>   </I></FONT><I>Just Like Heaven</I> is rated PG-13, runs for 95 minutes, and is playing in theatres everywhere.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>DVD RELEASE</B></div> <div> <B><U>The Longest Yard</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>"This film is definitely funny, but lacks in the talent department."</B></div> <bR> <div>      Adam Sandler stars in the comedy/remake as professional football quarterback Paul Crewe, who, along with former college football champion Nate Scarboro (played by Burt Reynolds), is in prison. While there, the two men put together a football team of inmates to play a game against the guards, and while doing so experience many comedic situations. </div> <div>      This film is definitely<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Book Antiqua" > </FONT>funny, but lacks in the talent<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>department as far as filming goes. However, it is better than 1974's <I>The Longest Yard</I> (also starring Burt Reynolds) and is great fun to watch, especially with friends. Adam Sandler is his usual funny self and has a great on-screen chemistry with co-stars Burt Reynolds and Chris Rock.</div> <div>      Although this film is enjoyable, it is not recommended to buy for yourself or as a gift for someone else because it is not memorable enough. It is recommended that you rent it for a night or two, though,<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>because it is a good laugh.</div> <div>     <I>The Longest Yard</I> is rated PG-13, runs for 1 hour and 49 minutes, and is now available in both movie rental stores and regular media stores everywhere.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Now Interviewing</B></div> <div> <B>By Clara Tedesco </B></div> <div>      Is there enough that we can do towards this disaster? Is there more that we can do or is that it? Honestly I believe that's all the president is thinking. We try to do as much as we can but it just seems that we can't do it all by ourselves. Our president is supposed to be there, right by our side supporting us through this struggle. I've heard that Bush has put out over a ¼ of a billion dollars toward the relief effort. Honestly have you seen anything that has been helping? They say that Bush has even taken troops out to help but I haven't seen anything new. How does the media know more? The media knows more about what's going on with everything than our own Government and our government is supposed to be all on top of this. Bet your bottom dollar that Bush is going to make sure that this new hurricane is not going to be anything like the first one!</div> <bR> <div> I recently sat down with two important teachers in the school and asked their opinion about it…                                          </div> <div> T<U>heir advice was</U><B><U>…. Mr. Fleck   </U></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="1fed7a10.png" border=0 width="215" height="161" ALT="Object Image, replacement for Object that CuteSITE Builder was unable to create from RTF." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> Racism- federal policy-policy towards the people. America is always going to deal with racism. </div> <bR> <div> “Mixed Presidency.” He is not the devil, but not the son of “God” either. Bush is in way over his head, right view on terrorism. 9/11 showed strong leadership; justified on the war. Feds should have done more for the victims of “Katrina.” </div> <div> Now, Bush is trying to get the people's mind off the bad situation of Katrina. Personal reason; don't want the people to suffer!</div> <bR> <div> Many people don't know that the money that is supposed to be going towards the victims really isn't! The money that we give and the time that we give so that people will come and support the Red Cross; have you ever really thought where all that money is going? You think it's going to the victims, but it's not! The money is going for the rescuers so they can go to Hawaii etc., when there are hundreds of people who don't have a place to eat or sleep. But money should go to the victims.</div> <bR> <div>      With Hurricane Rita there is going to be ”<B>Overkill.”  </B> Bush will be on top, so that they don't go through what they went through with Katrina. </div> <div>      It's going to take about 4-5 years to sort out exactly what went wrong. Might come out in the bottom that really messed everything out. “<B>Wouldn't Surprise Me!”</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>     </B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="203d7a60.png" border=0 width="215" height="166" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U>Mr. Feasel: </U></B>  “Personally I don't think that President Bush is doing a very good job.”  This shouldn't have gotten in the way with Iraq. Feasel believes that he's on the wrong track. Bush has the wrong federal person (FEMA head) who is not qualified.</div> <div> “[I] don't think it's all racism, local, federal, state problem.”</div> <div>      The government didn't send enough help at first.</div> <div>      “I still think that he handled this badly.” </div> <div>      Bush is going to do everything in his power that might be effective. “Hope he does a better job the next time with <I>Rita</I>.”</div> <div>      Feasel believes that Bush is going to help more now, so he doesn't look so bad to the public.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Musicians Aplenty at LHS: Winter Concert Promises to</B><B> </B><B>be a Dandy</B></div> <div> <B>By Mac Isseks</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="20978830.png" border=0 width="120" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div>   In past years, the Liberty High School's music department has been somewhat stagnant for the first few weeks of school. After all, the first performance showcasing the musical aptitude is three months away. However, this year is different. Kicking off the second day of school with harmonious sounds from the art/music wing, the LHS band and chorus have already hit mid-season form in their rehearsals. Band Director Dan McConnell is very optimistic.</div> <div>   “We're weeks ahead of where we were last year. Our band is already experiencing positive growing pains and we are coming together as a symphony.” </div> <div>   On the vocal side of the department, Chorus Director Jamie Saucier promises no sophomore slump following his stellar rookie season as the school's chorus teacher. </div> <div>   “This year will be even more exciting than last for the audiences at the concert. We've got some really hard and enjoyable stuff to showcase, and so far, the students have been doing great.”</div> <div>   Some sub-divisions of the music department include A Capella, Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Men's and Women's Vocal Quartets. These four-somes sing the National Anthem at events such as football games and have separate arrangements at concerts. Though it may be too early to speculate, the music department has high hopes at producing its best concert in years. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>New Volleyball Program </B><I><B>Setting</B></I><B> Up For Future</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>By Mac Isseks</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="20b5f560.png" border=0 width="95" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>"For the first time in school history, dating back almost one hundred years, Liberty can sport a volleyball team."</B></I></div> <bR> <div>   History is being made in Liberty Athletics, and, for a change, the focus of fall sports in this district isn't solely on the shoulders of another losing football season. For the first time in school history, dating back almost one hundred years, Liberty can sport a volleyball team. Playing only on the modified level, the team is looking to build a program and eventually in a few years gather enough steam to sport a varsity squad. Severick Bislik, senior at Liberty High School and volleyball extraordinaire, is the assistant coach to Mrs. Strickland in the Middle School and is optimistic about the team.</div> <div>   “This year will be a good experience for the girls. They're having a lot of fun and enjoy the sport. However, we still have a lot of work to do and a lot to learn. We're getting better everyday and we'll hopefully someday have three levels of volleyball.”</div> <div>   Bislik and the team recently traveled to Tuxedo and will also play O'Neil as they continue their historic season.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>School Spirit Is Soaring</B><B>: </B></div> <div> Spirit Week a Success</div> <div> By Mac Isseks</div> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Tahoma" >    If this week were your first week at Liberty High School, you'd probably wonder what the heck was going on. Maybe you'd think you landed on the wrong planet. People with simply outrageous hats, insane mismatching articles of clothing, and red and white colored faces have been spotted in abundance this past week, as Liberty High School seems to be taking three days on the wild side. </FONT></div> <div>      Students like Matt Arielly and teachers such as Mrs. Sutherland haven't taken this “holiday” lightly. There seems to be something different in the air. Arielly easily outdid all other students at Liberty with a “classic” ensemble he put together on `mismatch' Wednesday. His outfit consisted of a tie, wool vest, two different shoes, light blue undershirt, and knee-high tie-dyed socks. It was truly impossible to walk past Mr. Arielly without exploding in laughter. </div> <div>      Spirit week, beyond doubt, has lifted the spirit of LHS to a height unsurpassed in recent years. People seem to actually want to come to school, looking forward to outfits such as Arielly's. Melinda Baez is one of the many uncharacteristically enthusiastic students.</div> <div>      “I think spirit week is really nice. It's a big difference from the usual week at Liberty. I think it's good opportunity for people to get excited about our sports, even if they aren't that great on the field,” Baez said.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Teachers in Need</B></div> <div> <I>By: Carissa Ruiz</I></div> <div> Art teacher, Ms. Kathy Lambert, needs students to finish up the mural for the Pediatric Wing in the Catskill Medical Regional Center. </div> <div> “We are creating the mural for the center in hopes of lightening and brightening the stays of visitors and patients alike,” said Ms. Lambert. She needs, in her words, “a couple of devoted and energetic people who are willing to work with ideas that are already developed and drawn as well as be willing to come up with original ideas of their own for ceiling tiles and possibly a new mural.” </div> <div> The theme of the mural, the second in a set, is Walt Disney Neighborhood. If anyone is interested in helping out in making a positive contribution to the CRMC please see Ms. Lambert in the art department.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="20ffc120.jpg" border=0 width="764" height="1042" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1ef617f0.png" border=0 width="97" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <IMG SRC="1ef617f0.png" border=0 width="97" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <IMG SRC="1ef617f0.png" border=0 width="97" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>