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By Maeve Rourke – Sports Editor

The National Honor Society is a club that plans events, such as fundraisers, that benefit the Law and Milford community.

The club welcomed 17 new juniors to the club on March 2.  The induction ceremony was a celebration of these students’ accomplishments.

“The club provides an opportunity for these students to continue to serve as leaders and to serve the school community with other like-minded students,” science teacher and club supervisor Ms. Turcotte said.

During the winter, a handful of Juniors and Seniors who have shown good character and academic success are invited to fill out an application that provides evidence of leadership skills and service. The four basic requirements for NHS are scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

“I’m excited to become a member because I have always admired the academic pride that members have held, and their authority in school,” junior inductee Grace Piselli said. “NHS is a prestigious organization and I’m excited to be welcomed into it, as I am opened up to another outlet of community service that I am eager to participate in.”

Being a member of NHS has many benefits as well. Members have opportunities to get volunteer hours, and give back to the community.

“By becoming a member of NHS, you start to make a positive impact on the Law and Milford community,” senior club vice president Nisali Fernando said. “You get to spend time doing kind things for other people, and there’s nothing better than watching our community prosper because of the actions of NHS and the hardworking kids in it.”

Also, being a member of the National Honor Society is a great addition to college applications.

“Being a member of NHS shows I’m a very well rounded student and it will prove to colleges that I am a good student,” junior inductee Brianna Lenotti said.

The National Honor Society’s main goal is to help to give back to the community. Many of the events benefit organizations around Milford, and help people in need.

“My favorite part about being in NHS is giving back to the community,” senior club president Jillian Bendlak said. “Service is a big center of NHS and it’s a great feeling to raise money for organizations like the American Cancer Society.”

Many of the members within the club create and partake in fun activities around Jonathan Law.

“Since my induction NHS has organized events such as The Brain Bowl, The Giving Tree, Relay for Life, the Halloween Costume Contest, and 50/50 raffle for Dani Kemp,” senior club member Trisha Brady said.

Currently, NHS is planning another event for students called Welcome Back Graduates, where juniors and seniors get the chance to talk with past Jonathan Law graduates.

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By Mike Dattilo – Staff Reporter 

Mr. Robinson’s class looks a lot like any other modern technology education classroom. It has computers, robots, and a three dimensional printer.

But soon the class will be missing one thing.

Mr. Robinson.  

After 16 years as a teacher, coach, mentor, and Law graduate Mr. Robinson is leaving to become the Technology Education Teacher and Department Head at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield. His last day at Law is Wednesday, March 8.

“Becoming the Department Head was a big attracter,” Mr. Robinson said.

During Robinson’s tenure in the Tech-Ed department there has been many changes.  

“I couldn’t have helped made the tech-ed department better without the help of Mr. Barcello, Ms. Corriveau, Mrs. McCoy, Ms. Ryan, Ms. Martinich, Ms. Juhase, Mr. Beler, and Ms. Sipos, “ Robinson said. “They’ve all bought in into what we wanted to do, I was fortunate for all of us to have the same vision.”

He is looking forward to his new job to lead new people.

“I don’t feel like there’s any more I can do to lead (the department at Law), because they’re great,” Robinson said. “Fairfield is behind us in the Tech-Ed and Family Consumer Science Departments, there’s a lot of work that could be done.”

Beginning in January of 2001, Robinson began teaching at Law right out of college, and was named Law’s head football coach later that year. Before becoming a head coach, Robinson was an assistant coach at two schools in Kentucky.

“It was always a dream of mine once I began coaching, to come back to [Law] and coach,” Robinson said. “It was tough and hard, it was a big eye opener to me especially being a former player from here.”

In his first season the team went 5-4-1, Law’s first winning season since 1992.

“We had great football players the first year, we’ve always had great kids,” Robinson said.  

In 2007, the team went 9-1 tying the school wins record. Thirteen years later, Robinson retired as head coach.

“In 2014 I retired, I didn’t resign,” Robinson said. “There’s a big difference, you resign when you did something wrong, I retired because it was time to spend time with my kids. I will not coach football ever again.”

In addition to football, Robinson also coached track as an assistant for 10 years and is in his fourth season coaching girls basketball as an assistant.

“I absolutely love coaching girls basketball,” Robinson said. “It’s a good way to give back to the school.”

Robinson still plans to coach girls basketball next season.

“He’s definitely impacted my life a lot through coaching and teaching,” senior Keala Hoff said. “He will always have a place in my heart, and will truly be missed.”

During Robinson’s 16 years at Law, enrollment has gone up in Tech-Ed. Also more Advanced Placement students have taken Tech-Ed classes compared to when Robinson began teaching in January 2001.

“Ryan Siddall (a Law Class of 2015 graduate) never took a Tech-Ed class until his senior year,” Robinson said. “He took a Computer Animated Drawing Class, and now he’s interning with NASA this coming summer.”

Robinson hopes his impact on the Tech-Ed department will be felt long after he leaves.

“Everyone needs to try at least one of our classes, because they’re going to realize they can apply it to what they’re learning in math, science, English, and history, and apply it in a real world situation and they’ll find a love for it,” Robinson said.

Not only has Robinson’s teaching has been praised, but also his character.

“I like what Mr. Robinson stands for,” English teacher Mr. Nigretti said.  “What I learned from him as far as coaching is he always cares about the well-being of the student, before the athlete, that plays an integral role in my teaching and coaching.”

Before becoming a teacher, Robinson was also almost drafted into the NFL.

“After college, Mr. Robinson almost made it on the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots,” business teacher Mr. Beler said. “There’s not a man who embodies Jonathan Law more than him. When parents send their kids to us, there’s not a better role model who always puts the kids first.”

Robinson is also a vital part to the school’s auto shop.

“Mr. Robinson’s commitment to our school and our community is both amazing and remarkable,” Principal Mr. Thompson said. “Above all, his dedication to EVERY student he worked with, whether in the classroom, in the shop, on the field, on the court, or in the community created a standard that all of us strive for every day.”

Robinson said that there is a need for Technology Education teachers across the state.

“Mr. Robinson’s departure leaves big shoes to fill here at Law,” Technology Education teacher Mr. Barcello said. “He is involved in many things here at Law, not just teaching Tech-Ed classes, so to find someone to do what he does for this school will be very,  very difficult.”

Robinson’s departure also means that he and his sister, Law special education teacher Mrs. Andrews, will no longer work together professionally.

“We’ve shared many students over the past two years,” Andrews said. “It was nice to work together to meet individual students needs and be able to use the family connection to have the students feel more comfortable to work with us.”

Like many teachers, Robinson has spent many late nights at Law trying to benefit the students.

“I’m leaving; I’m not dying,” Robinson said. “Jonathan Law will always be a part of me forever. When you do things with kids in mind you’re always going to make adults upset until they see the product of why you’re doing what you’re doing. They don’t understand why you’re doing it, as long as the students appreciate what you’re doing it does not matter what an adult is saying,” Robinson said.

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By Tyler Chavez – News Editor

The Jonathan Law Science Club competed in the Yale Undergraduate Science Olympiad at Yale University in New Haven on January 21.

Led by science teacher and advisor Ms. Turcotte, the club competed in multiple science themed events.

The Law Science Club competes in different similar competitions every year. The Yale Science Olympiad features schools from all over the east coast.

“It is an invitational Science Olympiad run by Yale undergraduates,” Turcotte said. “Events range from astronomy, to chem lab, to robot arm and electric vehicle.”

The Yale Science Olympiad features multiple events under a certain field of science. Students competed against other students in teams.

“I competed in chemistry lab, hovercraft, and micro-mission,” senior Korbin Betso said.

Science Club members have prepared weeks in advance for this competition. Students did research and worked with one another to get themselves ready for their events.

“For forensics, I would research information about certain types of forensics analysis online, and I would take online tests to prepare for the written tests,” senior Deepika Senthilnathan said.

Their events challenged them academically as they were given unique tasks related to science.

“For wind power, I created a model with my partner, and I would test different models to see the performance level of the wind turbine for the wind power event,” Senthilnathan said.

The competitions consisted of written tests and construction tasks.

“Most of them are tests and there are some building events,” junior Salma Samih said. “So when you enter the building events you have to test what you build and you get scored on how well it worked.”

The Law Science Club found themselves competing against students from Connecticut, and from other states along the East coast. This was a new experience for many students.

“While the tests themselves were a bit difficult, just the whole experience of being surrounded by like-minded people and being in a place like Yale was new and exciting,” Betso said.

The members of Law Science Club spent their time around Yale University in New Haven. They were able to compete in one of the most prestigious university campuses in the world.

“I liked the environment of Yale,” junior Christina Mohammed said. “It was cool watching everything happen.”

Turcotte said she was very proud of the performance of her students. She hopes they can use this experience to improve for the UConn Olympiad in the spring.

“I love watching the kids compete,” Turcotte said. “They work hard to prepare for their events independently and it’s great to see their hard work pay off.”

The students were able to take previous academic experience and apply it to the competitions.

“Science Olympiad competitions has helped me visualize the applications of classroom science into a real life perspective,” Senthilnathan said. “For example, forensics was partially AP Chemistry and AP Statistics combined and different courses that I took at Law.”

At Yale, Law’s “A” Team finished with 768 points from 23 events while the “B” Team finished with 845 points.

The club will now prepare for their next Olympiad.

“We’re going to UConn,” Mohammed said. “We’re going to win.”

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By Nisali Fernando (Entertainment Editor) and Maeve Rourke (Sports Editor)

Jonathan Law’s Model U.N. classes recently experienced the impact of the United Nations first-hand.

Mr. Evanko’s Model U.N. classes attended an interactive conference at Yale University in New Haven from January 19-22. Over the course of four days, students were involved in an international relations simulation crafted just for high schoolers.

During the semester, the Model U.N. class has been learning about prominent conflicts happening globally. The class centers on current relations within countries around the world in order to prepare for this conference.

“Students can expect to learn about international relations and the focus is on current events,” Evanko said. “We do cover the history of the United Nations and a few big conflicts, but I try to keep the focus on current issues such as climate change, cyber security, the situation in Syria, and other current topics.”

At the conference, students were immersed in intense, challenging situations that members of the United Nations are faced with everyday.  

“I was in was the World Health Organization (WHO) what we did was discuss the distribution of pharmaceuticals to developing countries and combating emerging infectious diseases,” senior Jordan Negron said. “Our goal was to work together to make resolution(s) that would effectively tackle the issue.”

Throughout this four day conference, participants found themselves learning valuable skills that they can apply both inside and outside of the classroom.

“It taught me to always be prepared to compromise, and that preparation is key,” senior Owen Paiva said. “[The conference] helped me with public speaking and conveying important information in front of people.”  

The conference has been running for the past 43 years. This year alone, 1,400 delegates from 40 countries gathered in the prestigious university to solve pressing problems.

Most students acted as delegates for a specific country in certain committees to solve a wide array of modern day issues. In official U.N. fashion, members were able to sponsor and offer resolutions during discussions.

“I was a signatory on Denmark’s resolution dealing with worker’s rights by establishing a committee inside SOCHUM to hear accusations of workers rights violations and setting a global guideline for the treatment of workers,” senior Tyler Chavez said. “I was also a sponsor and co-wrote a resolution for women’s reproductive rights that established a global standard on abortions, and worked with non-governmental organizations to provide clean clinics related to women’s health and classes about sexual education for men and women. This resolution actually passed.”

Many students found themselves at home during the fun-filled, hectic conference.

“My favorite moment of the conference happened during my first committee session… After several “inflammatory” remarks about the Chinese head of state, a YMUN staff member, pretending to be a Chinese police official, kicked open the door and declared the immediate arrest of the two press corp members,” Krois said. “The two press corp members were then escorted out by the police with their hands behind their back. Throughout this, the whole committee laughed and joked around until the chair finally brought order back.”

Students were also able to engage in the bustling city of New Haven, finding opportunities to enjoy themselves outside of the conference.

“My favorite part of the conference was seeing the Donald Trump protest (off-campus) and I joined in,” Rossi said.

The Model U.N. class may be offered as a half year course at Jonathan Law, but the experiences gained in the classroom transcend one semester.

“This conference not only better educated me on Model UN but also granted me experience negotiating with new people, overcoming language barriers and how to better structure and prepare arguments in parliamentary procedure,” Krois said.

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By Kristin Frank (Sports Editor) and Owen Paiva (Entertainment Editor)

Students from Jonathan Law visited the Washington D.C. area for the inauguration of President Trump and toured the area throughout the week.

The main draw of the trip was the inauguration, which is one of the most significant events during a president’s tenure. The trip was organized by history teachers Ms. Burns and Mr. Zuraw.

“It was a beneficial trip for the students because this was a once in a lifetime historic event,” Burns said. “We wanted the kids to have that opportunity.”

Students also were able to visit the many historic landmarks in the D.C. area during the five-day trip.

“Our students visited Smithsonian Museums and Arlington National Cemetery, where we saw the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watched the Changing of the Guard; that is an awesome ceremony,” history teacher and chaperone Ms. Mannion said.  “We paid our respects at the grave of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and his two brothers’ graves, Robert and Edward.”

The students who attended the trip had developed a set of their personal favorite landmarks that they saw along the way.

“We went to the Arlington Cemetery where I learned that they have the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers 24/7,” junior Maggie Kelly said. “We went to Mount Vernon and got to see everything George Washington had on his land.”

Regardless of their political views, this trip was enjoyed by all.

“The trip was a great experience and I’ve never seen the inauguration up close,” assistant principal Mr. Marko said. “There were 60 of us who went and all had different political views and to see them come together to share dinners and conversations even after discussing our opinions was my favorite part.”

There was something for everyone who attended.

“We visited a host of other monuments and memorials, including FDR, the Jefferson Memorial, MLK, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War Wall Memorial, the World War II memorial and the Korean War Memorial,” Mannion said.

This trip provided both the chaperones and students with more knowledge about politics and government.

“After going on this trip I better understand how the government works,” junior Emma Carollo said. “I also learned the importance of maintaining these historical monuments, buildings, and museums so that other generations can share the same experience I did.”

The whole experience was worth the journey, and the inauguration was the main highlight.

“The experience of being part of the inauguration was special,” senior Zach Anderson said. “ I also found it nice that while the trip was very educational, we all had a good time.”

No matter which candidate students wanted to win, the inauguration was still worthwhile.

“I learned from this trip, that no matter your political affiliation, the inauguration was a moment of history,” senior Jill Bendlak said. “We got to witness a huge event that will be talked about forever, going to an inauguration is something that very few people get a chance to do, and I feel incredibly lucky I was given this opportunity.”

Those who attended were able to take back ample amounts of memories they created in D.C.

“I have never been to D.C. before so seeing all of the monuments,  memorials, and the Supreme Court in person was amazing,” senior Tori Contaxis said.

Some of the chaperons have made the trip to D.C. before. Marko explains that he had experienced a few differences between the times that he has traveled there.  

“I have been to D.C. before when I was a history teacher at my old school and used to take about 250 students to this city,” Marko said. “The biggest difference this time was the amount of security since time has passed, I saw more security in the museums that we visited and the travel time was longer as well.”

Students saw all the monuments that D.C. had to offer.

“We saw every monument possible – the Washington Monument, the Korean/Vietnam War Memorials, and the Iwo Jima Memorial, for example,” senior Matt Zancewicz said. “They were all very informative and gave out a sense of respect for the fallen soldiers,  Arlington was also a solemn place to go and give respect for the soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Aside from Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon was a very popular stop among those who attended the trip.  Mount Vernon is located in Virginia and was the home of George Washington.

“I enjoyed seeing Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home,” Bendlak said. “It was so surreal to see his property and actually see the bed he died in, he is the foundation of our country, and it was amazing to see the way he lived.”

The estate also serves as the burial location of Washington.

“Overall my favorite was attending the inauguration but I also really enjoyed visiting Arlington National Cemetery and Mount Vernon,” Anderson said.

The students also met with Rosa DeLauro, Congresswoman from Connecticut’s Third District, and Milford Mayor Ben Blake when they visited the Capitol Building. DeLauro has been the a Congresswoman for 28 years.

“We stood outside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building in DC, where Congresswoman DeLauro has her office,” Mannion said. “She explained her work today and how she came to run for Congress 28 years ago.”  

For both the students and teachers, this was a unique experience.

“She was very inspiring and enthusiastic, she was so gracious to spend that much time with us,” Mannion said. “We might have a future member of Congress here at Law, you never know.”

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By Nisali Fernando (Entertainment Editor) and Kristin Frank (Sports Editor)

In the spirit of “Lawmas,” Jonathan Law kicked off the holiday season by lending a helping hand to the United Way of Milford.

Students and faculty filled the gymnasium on December 22 to participate in a yard game competition to commemorate the money raised for a Milford based organization.

The event was dreamt up by student leaders and was executed by the faculty at Law. English teachers Mrs. Lucia and Mr. Kulenych worked tirelessly alongside students to promote and prepare the event at the school.

“I am so proud of our students here at Law,” Lucia said. “Our school did what we knew it would, because it is what we do best: we came together for a good cause and showed how altruistic we all are. We raised a lot of money that will help a lot of people, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.”

The United Way of Milford does so much to help the Milford community and many members of the school were happy to donate their time and money to such a worthy cause.

“The United Way raises funds and distributes them to 20 health and human service agencies in Milford,” President and CEO of the United Way of Milford Gary Johnson said. “Also, we provide diapers, discount prescription insurance cards and an Emergency Fund which assists residents with rent payments, utility bills, food, oil, and summer camperships.”

The week leading up to the pep rally was filled with a competitive race between classes to raise the most money. The students and faculty were promised incredible prizes for their donations.

The student who raised the most money overall would be Principal For The Day, while the faculty member who raised the most money would become Dean For The Day. The class that raised the most money overall would be awarded the senior cafe for a day while the seniors, if victorious would be awarded a complimentary breakfast.

“We wanted to make the Law United rally a fun way to welcome in Winter Break and, more importantly, a way to thank all of those donated to the fundraising effort,” Kulenych said. “We couldn’t be happier with the result of the fundraising. Hundreds of students, staff, and community members donated and it was amazing to see everyone come together for a great cause.”

Principal Mr. Thompson promised to shave his head live on air of Eagle Eye News if the school managed to raise $3,000 altogether. Much to Thompson’s dismay, Law raised a whopping $3,051.

“Well, I have had better experiences,” Thompson said. “But it was for a good cause and it will grow back. Plus, maybe it’ll be a new look for me.”

There were several ways to donate and to earn a spot at this event. To acquire a seat at the event there was a $2 admission fee and “Law United” T-shirts were sold for $10.

“There are so many things that make us a very special place. One of those things is our commitment to helping our community,” Thompson said. “We have so many activities, clubs and programs dedicated to giving back to our city. This is just one example of the many ways we are the community’s flagship school.”

Kulenych said that the event showed how well the community works together in times of need.

“It was amazing to see the school rally together and be “united” for a common cause,” Kulenych said. “We had so many student help fundraise, help set up the gym, help take donations and sell T-shirts. It was a real student-led effort which was great to see.”

Team members at the rally participated in backyard games such as Spikeball, Kan Jam, Washers, and Baggo.

“We liked the idea of backyard games because everyone can play, and they are fun to watch,” Lucia said. “We wanted the event to be interactive and fun – a way to reward people who were generous enough to donate time and money to our goal.”

The students who collected the most pledges represented their classes at the Law United rally.

“The classes can get pretty competitive especially in situations like this one such as spirit week,” senior Sydney King said. “But at the end of the day we’re all one school and were so happy that we collectively raised so much money for organizations that help the local community.”

The faculty team included Ms. Burns, Mr. Roumeles, Mr. Young, Mrs. Blude, Ms. Corriveau, Ms. Rosner, Mr. Giangregorio, and Mr. McPartland.

“(We) committed to a positive cause for the community,” Young said.

The juniors who placed the highest in all four events took on the faculty team in a relay race at the end of the rally.

“I would love to participate again next year because it was amazing to have fun in helping a great cause,” junior Maggie Kelly said.

Leea Palmer, a senior at Law, raised a total of $278 for the United Way. Palmer single-handedly closed the gap between classes but it was not enough, the sophomore class donated the most money (a total of $787) and will be awarded the senior cafe one day in January.

“The money was going to a good cause,” Palmer said. “This year our family wanted to donate for the holidays.”

Blude, the faculty member who donated the most money, will be Dean For The Day, and Palmer serve as Principal For The Day.

Johnson was presented with a check at the end of the rally. Johnson, Palmer, Mrs. Drew, and Mr. Marko posed for a picture alongside of a giant $3,051 check.

“I enjoyed my time at Law,” Johnson said. “To me, I witnessed a school community full of enthusiasm and a commitment to helping others. I could see that the students and faculty were excited with the fundraiser.”

In the end, Law was able to learn what it truly meant to be “Law United” through this event.

‘”Law United’ describes something we already knew about our school, but maybe we didn’t have a phrase for it,” Lucia said. “Coming together, pooling our ideas, time, and other resources to do something great, something bigger than just ourselves, is what Law is all about, and now we have a term that defines it.”

Aside from longstanding class rivalries and the hilarious incentive of seeing Thompson’s head shaved, members of the Law community were proud that they proved that no feat too large for a “united” high school.

“Being “Law United” means the Law community doing what it does best – coming together at a time of need to help those who need it,” Kulenych said. “Our school is filled with selfless people who are always willing to help so it was no surprise that ‘Law United’ was as successful as it was.”

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To get involved with the United Way, students can visit the United Way website or call the United Way at 203-874-6791.

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By Marissa Pollack – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s choir is bigger and better than ever this year.

Recently, the choir has been featured at events all around Milford. Some events include Christmas caroling at Milford Hospital, at the Lamplight Stroll, the Milford Christmas tree lighting, and the choir’s annual concert along with the Law band and strings.

“Since last year we have gained about 10 new members and we have a new teacher (Mrs. Jones),” senior Brianna Whitlock said. “Advanced choir now has a male group (featuring seniors Michael Maccio and Jon Paul Amaro) which is new.”

The new male members of the choir have made an immediate impact on the program.

“I’ve only been in choir for two years now and it’s been so much fun,” Macchio said. “We all are amazing people and blend together as singers marvelously.”

In mid-December, the choir had another successful performance at its annual winter concert. One song was done a capella, another included a djembe (drum) player, and another was a song that featured the children’s choir.

The choir has already performed at West Shore Middle School and will soon be reaching out to Harborside Middle School as well. They will be promoting the Law music department in general and the choir program.

“It’s going great this year,” junior Emma Hudd said. “We are singing better than ever and nothing can keep us down.”

Gaining a new teacher has only made the group grow closer. Choir teacher Ms. Jones said that each performance and practice has been filled with improvements.

“I could not be more proud of the progress the chorus  has made this year and all the effort that they put in,” Jones said. “Their lives are busy and full of challenges and obstacles and yet they overcome them and rise above to come together as an amazing musical family.”

Jones said that positivity is overflowing this year. The group is advancing vocally while creating a close family like bond helping them to grow stronger.

“I love the energy and the close bond we have formed with everyone,” senior Beatrice Relucio said.

The group can’t wait to see what lies ahead in their future. Members said they have no doubt they will continue their success and become even better as the year goes on.

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By Cassandra Soda – Staff Reporter

Law’s Keyettes Club recently held a fundraiser where they asked students to donate a dollar and guess how many Skittles were in a jar to benefit Brady’s Smile.

The person who had the closest guess could either win the jar of Skittles or a $10 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.

“The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money for the Brady’s Smile organization, which helps kids who are suffering from illnesses,” junior secretary Priya Gupta said.

The Keyettes raised money for two purposes: donating to Brady’s Smile and making fleece blankets for children.

“We wanted to hold the guessing contest, because the proceeds will go to purchasing fleece material to make blankets for children who are in the hospital fighting back cancer,” senior president Deepika Senthilnathan said.

This fundraiser was a very important part of the Keyettes Club and will help many children who need it.

“It is important to do this fundraiser because the blankets can give sick children and their families a sense of comfort while they are spending time in the hospital,” Keyettes advisor Ms. Wilcock said.

Fundraising is a main purpose of the Keyettes Club. The club has also done service projects such as the fall blood drive for the Red Cross.

“Fundraising is an important part of Keyettes because everything that we do is to further benefit the community in some way,” junior secretary Ally Voytek said.

Fundraisers like the one for Brady’s Smile can impacts people’s lives in ways some may not realize.

“This fundraiser is important because those who donate are making a huge impact on kids who are struggling with illness and disability,” junior vice president Brianna Lenotti said. “It is important to keep these kids happy and healthy.”

The fundraiser also raised enough money for the fleece blankets. The club will be able to make many blankets to comfort children.  

“Just a dollar from each person that participated allowed us to buy enough fabric to make about 12 blankets, ” Wilcock said. “That’s going to make 12 little ones who may be really struggling with their health very happy and very cosy.”

The first place winner of the contest was Colleen Goodwin winning the Dunkin’ Donuts gift card with a guess of 3,784 and history teacher Mr. Zuraw came in second place and won the jar of Skittles. The jar actually had 4,135 Skittles.

The club will be making the blankets in one of their meetings after winter break and will give them to Brady’s Smile who will then give them to the children in hospitals in the area.  

In past years, the club has made bags of gifts that they gave to the children but they decided to go back to the original idea of making blankets.  

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By Molly Mercaldo – Staff Reporter

The first ever Lip Sync Battle was held at Jonathan Law on December 15 to raise money for the indoor track team.

This show featured many impressive lip sync performances, as well as performances by the Law choir, Lawcapella, and members of Law’s advanced ensemble.

“We’ve got nothing but great reviews and it seems like the school has a little bounce in its step,” said business teacher and track coach Mr. Beler.

The winner of the Lip Sync Battle was “The Spice Girls,” which was a group made up of juniors Morgan Macey, Rhea Grant, Colleen Hugo, and Salma Samih.  

“I think this event really brought the community together; it was really Lawmazing,” Grant said.

The event had an audience of over 500 students, family members, and Law staff members.

“The winning group’s performance was well rehearsed and looked spectacular when it was preformed,” junior Bobby Fisk said. “It’s not a surprise that they won.”

The winning group took home a prize of $50 as well as a Lip Sync Battle trophy to commemorate their victory.  

All grades were represented throughout the event, with Law staff members and coaches also participating.

The event was in the planning process for months and was put together by the indoor track coaches with help from other members of the Law community like senior Ben Warters and members of the indoor track team.

“It became my end of the semester project to create and run the whole show,” Warters said.

The event reached its goal of earning money for the indoor track team that will help cover expenses for the team’s apparel and banquet.

Other groups who participated in the competition include Mike and the Ladies and the Cheetah Girls.

The runner-up performance of the night was from a group of teachers named Out of Sync featuring Beler, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Toussaint, Mr. Rhode, Mr. Barcello, and Mr. Nigretti.

In third place was Hamilton, a group made up of members of Law’s Drama Club, who performed songs from the hit Broadway musical.

Beler said that he hopes the Lip Sync Battle becomes an annual tradition at Law. He hopes to include performances from Law alumni in upcoming years. 

“I think this can be a great new tradition here at Jonathan Law,” Beler said.

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By Valeria Araujo – Editor-In-Chief

Jonathan Law’s National Honor Society is hosting its annual Giving Tree event.  

The Giving Tree is back in the main lobby full of cards with presents idead for underprivileged children in the community. Students and faculty are able to leave gifts (new, unwrapped, with the original tag) under the tree.

“It is a way to donate presents to kids whose parents are unable to provide them with everything on their christmas wish list,” NHS vice president Nisali Fernando said. “We essentially serve as Santa’s helping hand in spreading a little Christmas magic.”

NHS will bring the gifts to the Milford Prevention Council and the United Way to help distribute.

“We are a service organization and enjoy helping others, especially children from our community,” NHS advisor Ms. Turcotte said. “We want to brighten the holidays for the children (and parents) of families in need.”

NHS works with counselors at Bridges to collect four to five gifts for each child.

Fernando said that many children ask for clothes and other necessities that many people take for granted.

“Christmas is about giving,” Fernando said. “We have an opportunity to remind our Law and Milford community there is still a little good in the world when giving to those in need during the holidays. When you give a present to someone you imagine the joy on their face once they open it.”

NHS has continued to bring a sense of humanity to the Law community.  

“Being in NHS is a great way to spread compassion within the Milford community,” NHS president Jill Bendlak said. “We encourage all to try to get in to be involved with the community and become good student leaders.”

Once the Giving Tree drive is over, NHS will be working on inducting new members.

“People are nominated to be inducted into NHS and then there is a lengthy application process,” Fernando said. “You are recognized for all you do in and out of school and get to make a differences in the community, you get to spread the magic of christmas and raise money for causes you are very passionate about. It’s an honor.”

(Photo courtesy Cathy Rice)

By Valeria Araujo – Editor-in-Chief

The Jonathan Law Drama Club knocked out its performance of Neil Simon’s play “Plaza Suite” on November 11-12 in the auditorium.

“Plaza Suite” gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of three different couples staying in Room 719 of the Plaza Hotel on three separate occasions.

Each couple has their own hilarious problem to work through. The Drama Club members and the audience members were thrilled with the set design and performance of the cast.

The cast included seniors JP Amaro, Tyler Chavez, and Chloe Bee Erickson, juniors Berat Celik, Rosalie Filippone, Colleen Hugo, and Allyson Voytek, sophomore Anna Malin, and freshmen Justin Amaro, Kevin Bretthauer, and Luke McDonald.

“My experience working on ‘Plaza Suite’ was wonderful,” senior Drama Club member Tyler Chavez said. “We had a small cast so it was very easy for us to all bond and come together and everyone was so friendly and great to work with that it made the show so much better.”

This play was a very challenging but rewarding one for the Drama Club and has expand their wide range of theatrical ability.

“Neil Simon is one of the greatest playwrights of our time,” Drama Club Director Christina Kalafut said. “I wanted to teach the students his style of comedy and how to perform it.”

The Drama Club is always looking for new members and stressed that students don’t have to be an actor one of the plays if they are in the club. They want anyone who would like to join feel comfortable and welcomed.

“We push anyone who is unsure about joining to come to a few meetings and see for themselves how the Drama Club is full of amazing people that will change your life as they changed mine,” senior co-president Sarah O’Brien said.

Going forward, the club will be having meetings on the first Tuesday of each month in the auditorium.

“Right now, we are planning our holiday party and our Barnes and Noble fundraiser,” O’Brien said.  

Senior co-president Ann Reed said that the Drama Club is a judgement-free zone where students can make long-lasting friendships.

“I’ve been in Drama Club since freshman year and it’s just really fun,” junior Rosalie Filippone said. “I’ve made a ton of new friends and found new interests, and being part of the shows, whether you’re a small role, a big role, or even part of the crew, means that you’re a part of the club and that you won’t be valued any more or less than anyone else. People who have never been interested in theater before have joined and loved it and It’s really worth being a part of in any way possible.”

Kalafut not only works hard with the students to make them stronger performers but makes sure that they are having fun.

“I enjoy seeing my students come to rehearsals each day, having a great time with their friends, doing what they love and creating memories along the way,” Kalafut said. “The smiles, the laughter, and the memories remind myself why I do what I love to do: for them.”

The club is holding auditions for its spring show, “Bye Bye Birdie,” in mid-January. The performance is scheduled for March 31-April 1.

“Even if you don’t feel comfortable performing on the stage, there are plenty of other ways you can still be involved with the club off the stage,” Kalafut said. “You can help run sound, move set pieces backstage, help organize costumes…there are so many aspects to theatre.”

(Photo by Mr. Kulenych)

By Nisali Fernando – Entertainment Editor 

For years, Milford students spent Veterans Day at home.

This year, Jonathan Law students and faculty embraced the national holiday and all it represents. As the entire school packed into the new gym, all eyes were on the brave men and women who served our country.

The event was organized by the history department at Law and was led by history teacher Mr. Kravecs. Unlike past Veterans Day events held at the school, students were given a pivotal role in the ceremony; they were given the privilege to educate the audience about the holiday itself.

“On the surface we have the event because we’re in school on Veterans Day and we didn’t used to be in school on Veterans Day,” Kravecs said. “There’s a major feeling out there if this day in particular is gonna have students in school, some level of education about the holiday needs to take place.”

Aside from the students, many veterans also chose to speak to the crowd and had very inspiring things to say to students.

Justin Knight is an electrical technician in the Navy. He captivated the audience with a personal parable about failure, hard work, and reaching success.

“Some people are hard-headed like me and you have to learn them (lessons) the hard way and you have to almost fail or you have to fail and then pick it back up,” Knight said. “If I can help prevent any one kid from having to go through that experience and learn from it that’s worth it.”

Students were given a chance to relate to the speakers, many we’re nodding and chuckling at the idea of failing a class after getting too comfortable. These veterans were more than servicemen and women, they proved to be people too.

Ihlo Yi managed to have the crowd in uproarious laughter by saying he was just going to wing his speech. A petty officer in the Navy, Yi is a recruiter here in Connecticut and told students his love for military came from struggling academically in school.

“I want to help people and the first step to help people I think is to build that relationship, coming here was a great way to have everyone see me and I see everyone and they get to know my face,” Yi said. “Even if y’all need somebody to help tutor in subjects… except math – I just want to be part of the school.”

The event proved to be very uplifting and reminded students what this holiday really means to them and their loved ones. For many, Veterans Day was never just a day off from school.

“I celebrate Veterans Day because I have a cousin who has served in the Army and I understand what families go through while their loved ones are away,” senior Abby Williamson said. “It is only right that we honor the people who put their life on the line for our country.”

Following the assembly, students were given a chance to interact with the veterans one-on-one and ask them any questions they had about their service. It allowed for students to bond with the servicemen and women over pastries as the Veterans offered sage advice.

“I thought the event was a success because the event went as planned, as a social studies department we put a lot of time and effort into thinking about who we wanted to intend and what roles we wanted students to be playing in the event,” Kravecs said. “I think the end result really showed that attention to detail and that planning to try to make it as positive an experience for everybody.”

According to Tom Flowers, the Sergeant Masters General of the Air Force and first speaker at the event, Veterans Day is not for those who have served but for those that are worth protecting.

“We don’t come here to be honored by you, we come here to honor you,” Flowers said.

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By Tyler Chavez – News Editor

Jonathan Law students showed just how much spirit they have by engaging in this year’s Spirit Week.

Spirit Week is a continuation of the year-long class vs. class competition to see which grade has the most school spirit.

Leading up to the Powderpuff/Thanksgiving pep rally, activities ran from Monday, November 14, to Wednesday, November 23, with Jersey Day, Tacky Tourist Day, ’90s Day, Red, White and Blue Day, Country/Flannel day, Color Wars Day, Blackout Day, and Black and Gold Day respectively.

“All of the credit goes to the students,” athletic director Mr. Sarullo said. “There is an unbelievable amount of spirit and positive energy this year, which is needed for a school to have a successful spirit week.”

The activities were created by Sarullo and a group of students from various grades. The aim was to promote school spirit, getting involved with the school, and a bit of friendly competition.

“The point of Spirit Week is to get everyone excited and have school spirit,” senior Keala Hoff said.

The committee also brainstormed ideas for the upcoming pep rally to hype students up for the annual Law vs. Foran Powderpuff and Thanksgiving football games.

“I hope the students get excited for the Powderpuff game as well as the Thanksgiving game,” said Hoff, who also acts as an emcee for the pep rallies.

Students were encouraged to tweet pictures of them partaking in the festivities to The Advocate Twitter in order to get points for their class. Twitter was inundated with selfies, group photos, and mannequin challenges in an attempt to take the lead.

“The response was incredible,” journalism teacher Mr. Kulenych said. “I think it’s been an awesome showing by all the classes. You can feel the spirit from all the classes.”

The juniors started the week with a lead, but the senior and sophomore classes have been right behind them. The friendly competition could be seen throughout the halls.

“I love Spirit Week because I love to see how my grade can work together to get this win,” junior Christina Mohammed said.

The variety of days to participate in gave every student the chance to show off their school spirit and earn points. The hosts of Eagle Eye News got in on the fun by using ’90s slang on ’90s Day and Southern accents on Flannel/Country Day.

“My favorite day was All-American Day because absolutely everyone went all out painting their faces and flying flags,” senior Marissa Pollack said. “It was so fun especially because my friends and I walked in the halls chanting and sang in front of the whole cafeteria.”

The last three days include a Color War, Blackout Day, and Black and Gold Day. The school held its Powderpuff/Thanksgiving pep rally on Tuesday.

“My biggest wish, which I think has already been realized, is that the school comes together to support each other’s teams, clubs, competitions, etc,” Sarullo said.

The positivity of Spirit Week can be seen throughout the school. Jonathan Law students have shown their enthusiasm and energy to create a memorable week and a half of activities.

“I love that Spirit Week reminds everyone how much we love Law,” Pollack said. “As a senior it shows me what I’m going to miss next year and how much fun I had with all my friends.”

The Jonathan Law students will carry their energy from Spirit Week to the pep rally, and the Powderpuff and Thanksgiving football games against cross-town rival Foran High School.

No matter the results, Law students can look back and smile at the smiles formed during Spirit Week.

By Emma Caserta – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law Keyettes held their annual blood drive on October 26.

The blood drive took place in the old gym and was open to all students and volunteers. The purpose of the drive was to benefit those agencies who are in low supply of blood.

“Keyettes is all about helping the community, from small to big acts to benefit those in the Milford Community,” Keyettes co-president Deepika Senthilnathan said. “We had a great turnout this year.”

Each person who donated blood helped people in need. It was a small act, but the impact is positive and extremely helpful.

The American Red Cross was in need of blood in order to help patients. All students and faculty members that helped this year and previous years are greatly appreciated.

“It is a great chance for high school students and teachers to donate blood and help the cause,” said senior Abby Williamson, who volunteered and donated blood at the drive this year.

Students needed to be 17 years or older in order to donate blood. 

The Keyettes have hosted a blood drive for the past six years.

“By donating blood, patients can get treated for any illnesses they are facing that require blood to help them heal and get better,” Keyettes co-president Madison Laezzo said.

Keyettes advisor Ms. Wilcock was excited about this year’s turnout.

“With about 25 blood donors on the day of the drive, our Jonathan Law community could potentially have helped up to 75 people,” Wilcock said.

(Photo courtesy Mr. Boynton)

By Chloe McCullough – Staff Reporter  

The Milford Prevention Council hosted its 12th annual “Thanks 4 Giving Food Drive” this year to help those in need during the holiday season.

The food drive took place from November 11 to November 13 in the parking lot at Wasson Field in Milford. There were many community groups that participated in this year’s drive.

Some groups who attended this year’s included the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Venture Crew. All of these groups had participants in the drive and most camped out in the parking lot for two days.

The final turkey count this year was 367 and, in total, 315 families were fed this year.

Law junior Molly Mercaldo, an active participant of the drive, said that the plan was to raise as many turkeys as they could to give to needy families. Mercaldo also hoped to provide food to many families in Milford and donate to local food banks.

“The food drive is a really fun way to help the community, see your friends and make a difference in Milford,” said Mercaldo.

In previous years, scouts have collected more than 70,000 pounds of food and 1,600 turkeys. Extra food is normally donated to food banks and the drive is highly supported by local businesses.

Law junior Priya Gupta, a participant in the drive, said she was proud to continue this tradition of giving back.

“I think the food drive is a really good cause and it helps a lot of people,” Gupta said. “It really makes a difference in not only the community, but also the worl.”

The Jonathan Law Key Club was very involved in the drive as well. Key Club members helped organize cans and did other jobs that helped organizers of the drive.

“The food drive is for a great cause because it helps families in Milford who are not as fortunate as others have a great Thanksgiving,” Key Club president Mike Jalaf said. “It is also a great opportunity for community service.”

Law senior Kyle Krois, an Eagle Scout and a member of Troop 1, has been a part of the food drive for the past 11 years.

“This past year we fed over 350 families, and filled all of the food banks in Milford,” Krois said. “We only sent them to non-denominational food banks.”

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By Maeve Rourke – Sports Editor

With the cold weather approaching, Jonathan Law’s Ski and Snowboard Club is getting ready for its winter season.

The club is an extracurricular activity that is open to all students, no matter how much skiing or snowboarding experience they possess. The next club meeting is scheduled for December 14.

“I enjoy giving kids the opportunity to do something they might not otherwise do,” club advisor and Jonathan Law parent Ms. Lacadie said. “Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to get kids to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months and get some exercise.”

The club was formerly run by parent Mr. Savo. Ms. Lacadie used to run the West Shore Middle School Ski Club for six years and this is her first year running the Jonathan Law Ski Club.

“I give a lot of credit to Mr. Savo who has run this club for many years even after his children finished Jonathan Law,” Lacadie said. “ I look forward to a fun and rewarding season.”

This year, the Ski cCub plans to do four day trips every other Saturday for two months. They also attend an overnight trip to Smuggler’s Notch, which gives them a full day and a half of skiing.

“In the past, we have only gone to Mount Snow and Okemo,” senior co-president Ann Reed said. “But this year we are hoping to broaden our scopes and attend a couple new mountains.”

The club offers a great opportunity for students to make new friends, and learn how to do a new sport. The each mountain usually offers a learn to ski program with lessons and equipment rentals for anyone who may need them.

“The ski club gives you an opportunity to hang out with your friends while doing something that you love,” Reed said. “Skiing and snowboarding can get expensive fast, so getting the opportunity to utilize the group rates along with the transportation to Vermont is an opportunity I’d hate to miss out on.”

Skiing and snowboarding is also great exercise. You can be healthy while having fun.

“I ski and I love it because it gets me outside and moving,” senior Katie Lacadie said. “It’s a non- competitive sport that I can exercise and enjoy without worrying about winning.”  

The team also becomes very close knit. During their bus rides and through learning to ski together, new friendships easily form.

“The club bonds on the bus back home after a trip, where we watch movies and share snacks,” co-president Sarah O’Brien said. “On the longer bus rides we even play bingo together (with prizes!).”

Also, during the overnight trip, the club hosts a pizza party in the lounge one night, and a trip to Ben and Jerry’s another.

“The overnight trip is my favorite part about Ski Club because it’s fun and you get to spend a whole weekend skiing with your friends,” senior Callie Merva said.

Anyone interested in Ski Club is encouraged to attend a meeting and contact one of the co-presidents.

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By Daniella Berg – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law has introduced a new SAT Math class this year.

The SAT class is a semester-long course that meets 4th period. Next semester, it will meet during 8th period.

Mrs. Diprimio teaches the class and she believes that the class will help all of her students to be better prepared to take the SAT. Diprimio said that the class exposes students to the types of questions on the SAT as well as the SAT testing format.  

“We review concepts from Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry in the exam format of the SAT in class,” Diprimio said.

On block days, students work on the Khan Academy website, which is an online program that allows students to work through concepts and SAT-type questions that are specific to their individual needs.

DiPrimio has 18 students in this semester’s course and next semester there are 14 students already signed up. The class is currently for junior and seniors only.

The SAT can be very intimidating for many students. The test is formatted differently than what students normally see in the classroom, so DiPrimio helps students become more familiar with that format.

Students are exposed to the wording of questions as well as the content needed to maximize their SAT math scores.

Senior Jovana Mrvic said she likes how the class reviews the questions that everyone struggles with to get a better understanding of some of the concepts.

Mrvic believes the class helped prepare her for the SAT she recently took.

“On my most recent SAT taken in October, my score has improved,” Mrvic said.

Senior C.J. Rainey is also in the SAT class and said that the class helped a lot when it came to the real SAT.

“You take mini tests to help on the SAT and the teacher helps you step by step on any problems you don’t understand,” Rainey said.

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By Ronnie Spangler – Staff Reporter

An Ultimate Frisbee Club has recently been formed at Jonathan Law.

The club is run by freshman Zack Chesson and his father, Robert Chesson, who played ultimate frisbee in college

The Ultimate Frisbee Club is a great place to improve your skills and meet new people that also enjoy playing the sport and it’s for all skill levels and they hope lots of people come.

“I want to improve my frisbee skills and become a better team player,” junior Anthony DeBenedet said.

The club hopes to scrimmage other schools in the spring. They already have one scrimmage planned against St. Joseph’s High School and hope to get cross-town rival Foran to also make a club so that they can face off against them.

‘I’m hoping that we get to scrimmage against other teams, but also that we do well and have fun,” senior Melissa Chodziutko said.

The club’s first two meetings were at 7 p.m. on the turf under the lights. Meeting lasted between an hour and an hour and a half. The club hopes to meet every Tuesday.

“It’s a rockin’ time,” junior Matthew Marino said.

The club focuses heavily on respecting the game and being honest. Everyone is there to have fun be competitive but also practice good sportsmanship.

“The community that ultimate frisbee has is similar to the community that Law has created,” Chesson said.

So far, the club has a wide variety of members ranging from freshmen to seniors. Both boys and girls are in the club.

“Multiple friends came up to me and told me I should join and I took their word for it,” junior Matt Tournas said.

The Ultimate Frisbee Club is always looking for new members of any ability level.

(Photo by Molly Mercaldo)

By Molly Mercaldo – Staff Reporter

A new Sports Highlights Club has been started at Jonathan Law by senior Mike Dattilo and junior Nick Owens.

The club produces videos that feature outstanding plays and players from Law home games. The videos are broadcast on Eagle Eye News, Law’s daily morning news show.

“We show up to every game with a camera ready, a sideline reporter, booth reporter, and we get interviews as well,” Owens said.

The Sports Highlights Club has covered sports like football, girls swimming, and boys and girls soccer. The club also hopes to continue covering more sports as the year continues.

“We want to cover just about every sport coming forward,” Dattilo said. “Powderpuff will be a big one for us.”

So far, the club has five members including freshman Addison Schwing, junior Paris Champ, and junior Matt Maineri along with Owens and Dattilo.

“We want to extend that number to at least five or six more,” Dattilo said.

All club members take part in the recording and editing process.

“Doing the videos all by myself is tough so I wanted to find other people and inspire other people to be broadcasters as well,” Owens said.

The club hopes to have more members join over the course of the year. They have set roles for their members but is hoping to develop the club to be more organized for the winter and spring sports seasons.

“The club has been a great addition to Eagle Eye News and the school in general,” Broadcast Journalism teacher and Sports Highlights Club advisor Mr. Kulenych said. “Nick and Mike are motivated, talented kids and they’ve found a great way to put there talent out there for the whole school to see.”

The club has allowed sports at Jonathan Law to be broadcast to a wider audience and has brought more attention to the sports that have been covered.

“(The club) has helped to increase the attention on the sports programs and increased excitement as well,” Athletic Director Mr. Sarullo said.

In addition to helping the sports programs at Jonathan Law, the club has also helped to increase the attention to the school news program as well.

“It has made people want to come out to games and has helped people to watch the entire news broadcast,” said Lexi Fisk, a senior and anchor on Eagle Eye News.

The Sports Highlight Club will be continuing to make videos for the rest of the year and hopes to keep the club going in the future.

(Photo courtesy Sammi Franzman)

By Dominick Buccitti – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s National Honor Society held its annual costume contest on October 31 – but with a twist.

The contest was different this year because of the added rule that banned clown costumes as well as a new name for the contest: The ‘Hal-Law-Ween’ Spooky Attire Contest.

“It was very successful; we had a great turnout,” NHS vice president Nisali Fernando said. “Everyone was given a chance to showcase their creativity and love for Halloween.”

Students had to pay $1 to enter the contest. This year, NHS ended up raising approximately $50.

Like every year, there were four categories: best male costume, best female costume, best teacher costume, and best group costume.

Junior John Fowler won the best male costume category for a second year in a row. Last year, Fowler won the same category as Donald Trump; this year, he dressed as Hillary Clinton.

“My inspiration for the costume this year was just to satirize the current election and someone in the media,” Fowler said. “So I chose Hillary Clinton.”

Junior Christina Mohammed won the best female costume category as Joanne the Scammer. Mohammed’s friend Amanda Downs did her makeup for the costume.

“Someone gave me the idea when they told me that I should be Joanne,” Mohammed said. “So I decided to go with it.”

History teachers Mr. Evanko, Ms. Burns, and Ms. Mannion won the best teacher costume category as Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump.

“The idea was born when I wanted to do a couples costume with Mr. Evanko,” Burns said. “I was going to be Hillary and he was going to be Bernie.”

Senior Juliana Rivera, Senior JP Amaro, Senior Beatrice Relucio, and Freshmen Justin Amaro won the best group costume category as Morticia Addams, Gomez Addams, Wednesday Addams, and Pugsley Addams.

“We wanted to be unique from all the possible costumes out there,” Relucio said.