Subway. Eat Fresh.
By Harpreet Kaur
During this time of year, teens try to look for diet plans just before summer hits. Some start the gym and others go on serious diets. For those who just cant do diets, there is an easier way, where someone can eat anything they prefer with their friends and diet at the same place.
This Fresh Fit meal provided in your local Subway stores has fewer calories, trans fat and saturated fat than a McDonalds Big Mac and Burger Kings Whopper meal. Unlike the Big Mac and Whopper, the sandwiches in Subway are given in many varieties, such as chicken, turkey, ham and much more.
The subway Fresh Fit has been tried out by many people. With this diet, individuals are able to accessorize what they want to eat. A person can make up their own meal consisting of any regular 6” sandwich with yogurt, raisins, or apple slices and with water, diet Pepsi or 1% milk. And for vegetarians, a vegetarian delight sandwich would be a reasonable choice.
Students in Jamaica High School have both approved and disapproved this diet.
: It seems like a good and tasty diet that I’m sure many would love to try, however to be on such a diet is like very expensive,” said senior Navjot Singh. “ Who would want to spend 20 dollars everyday for lunch and dinner.”
Although this might be a true situation for many, others would like to try this mean and check out the outcome.
“I tried this for a month I think and it works,” said Junior, Layla Nashel. “ I recommend it to everyone who doesn’t like to do diets just like myself.”
So, if you’re in the mood to lose some weight without any stress start the Subway Fresh Fit diet and check out the results yourself.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Shield Making Workshop
By Harpreet Kaur
It’s been the fourth year, and the shield making tradition still stands in Jamaica High School. It’s a requirement for all ninth grade Gateway students to attend the shield making workshop after school.
This workshop lasted from March 24th to the 28th from 2:50 to 4:50 p.m. Ms. Wolff, an English teacher, worked hard to organize this event. “I think it’s a great experience, a good follow up act to the mask making and it gives students a chance to bond and do something creative,” Ms. Wolff stated. “ They wrote a superhero short story a couple of weeks ago. So, a lot of the students chose them and relate it with their shields.”
During the beginning of this event, everyone gathered around to see a demonstration by visitor Gabriel Quirk. Students were required to make shields with cardboard and decorate it with many essentials. Students had to cut out different shapes for their shields. Later on. Students painted their shields with whatever they preferred, which ranged from cartoon characters all the way to something that was related to nature.
Gabriel Q., a skilled mask and shield making artist, comes to visit Jamaica High School every year to help out. “I love it, coming for the second time in spring and working with the same kids.”
Throughout the workshop here was passion and spirit spread across the room. Not only was there fun and games, students helped one another out with their shields. “This is so fun, I get to hang out with my friends and get to do something creative after a long time” said Rebecca Georgiapeach.
Another visitor also showed up at Jamaica High School. Retired English teacher Mr. Croonquist dropped by to show some support to the freshmen Gateway class. “It’s fun to come back to see the kids and different teachers. It’s such a beautiful school,” said Mr. Croonquist.
During the end of the workshop, students started to finish up their last minute work and helped teachers out by cleaning up their mess. The fourth year of shield making in Jamaica High School has been a triumphant for the freshmen Gateway class.
It’s been the fourth year, and the shield making tradition still stands in Jamaica High School. It’s a requirement for all ninth grade Gateway students to attend the shield making workshop after school.
This workshop lasted from March 24th to the 28th from 2:50 to 4:50 p.m. Ms. Wolff, an English teacher, worked hard to organize this event. “I think it’s a great experience, a good follow up act to the mask making and it gives students a chance to bond and do something creative,” Ms. Wolff stated. “ They wrote a superhero short story a couple of weeks ago. So, a lot of the students chose them and relate it with their shields.”
During the beginning of this event, everyone gathered around to see a demonstration by visitor Gabriel Quirk. Students were required to make shields with cardboard and decorate it with many essentials. Students had to cut out different shapes for their shields. Later on. Students painted their shields with whatever they preferred, which ranged from cartoon characters all the way to something that was related to nature.
Gabriel Q., a skilled mask and shield making artist, comes to visit Jamaica High School every year to help out. “I love it, coming for the second time in spring and working with the same kids.”
Throughout the workshop here was passion and spirit spread across the room. Not only was there fun and games, students helped one another out with their shields. “This is so fun, I get to hang out with my friends and get to do something creative after a long time” said Rebecca Georgiapeach.
Another visitor also showed up at Jamaica High School. Retired English teacher Mr. Croonquist dropped by to show some support to the freshmen Gateway class. “It’s fun to come back to see the kids and different teachers. It’s such a beautiful school,” said Mr. Croonquist.
During the end of the workshop, students started to finish up their last minute work and helped teachers out by cleaning up their mess. The fourth year of shield making in Jamaica High School has been a triumphant for the freshmen Gateway class.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Music lyrics
Listening to music has become more than a hobby. It’s been heard everywhere from toothbrushes all the way inside elevators. The question is, are these lyrics appropriate for teens to listen to?
The content in music lyrics is a concern to many adults, including our very own teachers’ at Jamaica High School. “They’re not appropriate for teenagers. I see no reason to put the profanity, its good for the artist but bad for the consumer. They’re songs help encourage to rebel against their parents and teachers,” said a math teacher, Mr. Hertz.
Even though some teachers may object with the profanity, many students in Jamaica High School don’t see anything wrong with it.
"The profanity in music is no big deal because it’s used in our everyday language,” said Senior Rashid Perkins.
For students whose second language is English, this might be a problem for them. Listening to songs would confuse their whole concept of the English language. They would be unaware of the correct grammar which could result them to be in extra English classes for a further period of time.
Not only is it a concern for the students who are trying to learn English as a second language,but its a concern for many students who are in a standard English class.
“The slang used in music does affect writing,” said an English teacher, Mr. Madramootoo.
So, profanity in music is a concern for teachers because they believe the content used in lyrics would slow down them academically in their writing skills. This doesn’t apply the same for the students. They don’t feel it would affect them in any way if they use it in everyday language.
The content in music lyrics is a concern to many adults, including our very own teachers’ at Jamaica High School. “They’re not appropriate for teenagers. I see no reason to put the profanity, its good for the artist but bad for the consumer. They’re songs help encourage to rebel against their parents and teachers,” said a math teacher, Mr. Hertz.Even though some teachers may object with the profanity, many students in Jamaica High School don’t see anything wrong with it.
"The profanity in music is no big deal because it’s used in our everyday language,” said Senior Rashid Perkins.
For students whose second language is English, this might be a problem for them. Listening to songs would confuse their whole concept of the English language. They would be unaware of the correct grammar which could result them to be in extra English classes for a further period of time.
Not only is it a concern for the students who are trying to learn English as a second language,but its a concern for many students who are in a standard English class.
“The slang used in music does affect writing,” said an English teacher, Mr. Madramootoo.
So, profanity in music is a concern for teachers because they believe the content used in lyrics would slow down them academically in their writing skills. This doesn’t apply the same for the students. They don’t feel it would affect them in any way if they use it in everyday language.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Excuse Me, Please?
By Harpreet Kaur
Throughout the day there are many things going in a student's mind. Many concerns might be a handing in homework, passing class and getting to class on time.
In between bells, students have to face the dilemma of getting to class on time. Many of the students find themselves greeting and hugging friends when they should be sitting in their chairs with their notebo
oks opened.
With the congested hallways, especially the middle corridor it is almost impossible for a student or a teacher to get to his or her class on time. Many people can't tolerate the hectic hallways and might come up with quixotic actions or find shortcuts to be on time.
“It’s very very crowded,” announced freshmen, Janelle Brooks. “Sometimes I go on a different floor because I’ve been late to class many times.”
Teachers have started to lockout latecomers and for students who haven’t been given much choice are being sent to the auditorium and getting detention.
Students who are blocking the hallways to meet their friends should start to think twice. If not, they have to face serious consequences.
“We’re going to start random hallway sweeps and the reason it’s crowded is because we want staff to usher the students,” said AP Security, Ms. Russo. “I think its right because students have an obligation to getting to class on time but they choose to see their friends.”
Throughout the day there are many things going in a student's mind. Many concerns might be a handing in homework, passing class and getting to class on time.
In between bells, students have to face the dilemma of getting to class on time. Many of the students find themselves greeting and hugging friends when they should be sitting in their chairs with their notebo
oks opened.With the congested hallways, especially the middle corridor it is almost impossible for a student or a teacher to get to his or her class on time. Many people can't tolerate the hectic hallways and might come up with quixotic actions or find shortcuts to be on time.
“It’s very very crowded,” announced freshmen, Janelle Brooks. “Sometimes I go on a different floor because I’ve been late to class many times.”
Teachers have started to lockout latecomers and for students who haven’t been given much choice are being sent to the auditorium and getting detention.
Students who are blocking the hallways to meet their friends should start to think twice. If not, they have to face serious consequences.
“We’re going to start random hallway sweeps and the reason it’s crowded is because we want staff to usher the students,” said AP Security, Ms. Russo. “I think its right because students have an obligation to getting to class on time but they choose to see their friends.”
Friday, February 29, 2008
A Great Hope
By Harpreet Kaur
While students in Jamaica High School might think that “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald is another boring book which is required to read in their English classes, this book received a successful response and recognition from many resources.
A recent New York Times article talks about a girl who immigrated from China and became inspired after reading “The Great Gatsby”. Her green light which stands for hope was to get in Harvard University. This book not only inspired Jinzhao Wang but it also touched the hearts of many in Jamaica High School.
“Its interesting because it shows the freedom the people created for themselves by showing how they’re partying and their sense of fashion,” states junior Corean Saliard, in Mr. Cohen’s English class. This wasn’t the only notable response from the book. Many gateway juniors are reading this book and are enjoying it. Many people believe this book set up new goals and hopes for them.
Although there are students who have given up even before they’ve read the book. “I’ve just started to read this book and from the cover I noted this would be just another boring book,” said junior, Beena Khemai.
When asked how teachers feel about students not reading the required books from the English department, Mr. Hertz, a math teacher said “Some books might not be relevant to people’s opinion during this time of their lives, however students should read the book that is required from the department of education to expand their vocabulary.”
However, students can learn more then just hope and inspiration. Junior Philipnary Thuyamany said, “It’s a really good book because it’s taking place during the era of 1920 so I know what happened during that time.”
While students in Jamaica High School might think that “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald is another boring book which is required to read in their English classes, this book received a successful response and recognition from many resources.
A recent New York Times article talks about a girl who immigrated from China and became inspired after reading “The Great Gatsby”. Her green light which stands for hope was to get in Harvard University. This book not only inspired Jinzhao Wang but it also touched the hearts of many in Jamaica High School.
“Its interesting because it shows the freedom the people created for themselves by showing how they’re partying and their sense of fashion,” states junior Corean Saliard, in Mr. Cohen’s English class. This wasn’t the only notable response from the book. Many gateway juniors are reading this book and are enjoying it. Many people believe this book set up new goals and hopes for them.
Although there are students who have given up even before they’ve read the book. “I’ve just started to read this book and from the cover I noted this would be just another boring book,” said junior, Beena Khemai.
When asked how teachers feel about students not reading the required books from the English department, Mr. Hertz, a math teacher said “Some books might not be relevant to people’s opinion during this time of their lives, however students should read the book that is required from the department of education to expand their vocabulary.”
However, students can learn more then just hope and inspiration. Junior Philipnary Thuyamany said, “It’s a really good book because it’s taking place during the era of 1920 so I know what happened during that time.”
Thursday, February 14, 2008
An Obscured Scientist
By Harpreet Kaur
Always dressed in a white lab coat, Dr. Devasia John is easily spotted in Room 323 preparing and organizing the labs for the science students to do.
Although he’s just a lab specialist in Jamaica High School Dr. John has been involved with many activities in his past. He first started his career in 1963 as a fulltime research scholar in India. In 1971, Dr. John became the head research officer in Ayurvedic Research Institute. Later in 1993, Dr. John became a biology, chemistry, AP chemistry, physics, AP physics and Earth science teacher at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, New York.
After being transferred to Jamaica High School, Dr. John sets up and cleans the labs done by the science students. During his free time, Dr. John goes beyond his required duties and helps the Science and Language Departments by taking some time off his busy scedule to help out the new teachers with their classes. “I help them to face the students in the class," said Dr. John. "Some teachers call me the teacher’s teacher.”
" He's a great improvement over the previous lab specialists," said Mr. Pecorino, a Physics teacher. " I enjoy his sense of humor."
"He can be really helpful, his strength organization is very good," says living enviornment teacher, Ms. Kaalund with a quiet laughter. " He distributes the books, fixes things that are broken which is no necessary for his job. Also he prints out the labs, and checks for supplies of the lab materials."
Dr. John believes that “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This is one way in which he tries to motivate the students whenever it’s possible. He is discouraged by the fact that many students don’t put as much effort in school but in things that shouldn’t be focused on.
“My advice to students is that they most follow the examples of our great leaders who have shown us the path to a bright future,” is one piece of advice Dr. John would like to tell the students of Jamaica High School.
Always dressed in a white lab coat, Dr. Devasia John is easily spotted in Room 323 preparing and organizing the labs for the science students to do.
Although he’s just a lab specialist in Jamaica High School Dr. John has been involved with many activities in his past. He first started his career in 1963 as a fulltime research scholar in India. In 1971, Dr. John became the head research officer in Ayurvedic Research Institute. Later in 1993, Dr. John became a biology, chemistry, AP chemistry, physics, AP physics and Earth science teacher at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, New York.
After being transferred to Jamaica High School, Dr. John sets up and cleans the labs done by the science students. During his free time, Dr. John goes beyond his required duties and helps the Science and Language Departments by taking some time off his busy scedule to help out the new teachers with their classes. “I help them to face the students in the class," said Dr. John. "Some teachers call me the teacher’s teacher.”
" He's a great improvement over the previous lab specialists," said Mr. Pecorino, a Physics teacher. " I enjoy his sense of humor."
"He can be really helpful, his strength organization is very good," says living enviornment teacher, Ms. Kaalund with a quiet laughter. " He distributes the books, fixes things that are broken which is no necessary for his job. Also he prints out the labs, and checks for supplies of the lab materials."
Dr. John believes that “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This is one way in which he tries to motivate the students whenever it’s possible. He is discouraged by the fact that many students don’t put as much effort in school but in things that shouldn’t be focused on.
“My advice to students is that they most follow the examples of our great leaders who have shown us the path to a bright future,” is one piece of advice Dr. John would like to tell the students of Jamaica High School.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Aging and staying fit
By Harpreet Kaur
Teens often think middle age people are unable to perform physical activities as well as them but they’re wrong. “ It’s a testament to how adaptable the human body is, researchers said, that people can start serious training at an older age and become highly competitive,” according to the New York Times.
Teachers in Jamaica High Scholl prove this point true by staying healthy which keeps them highly motivated for their age. Most teachers in Jamaica High School persuade their students to do the same because many students in Jamaica are unhealthy.
Mr. Feeney, math teacher, said “I go ice skating, I walk for an hour, roller skate with my kids and play tennis. I don’t run because of my back.” According to the New York Time’s, even though a person might be in there 70’s they are able to run faster then they’re expected. These highly energetic middle aged people are able to do this by exercising everyday and eating a well balanced meal.
Another teacher who stays fit is Ms. Thompson. “I walk my dog everyday for an hour and a half and I eat right,” she stated.
Those are not all the teachers who stay healthy and fit for their age. Many teachers in Jamaica are coaches for the Jamaica High School sport teams. They try to do the same excerises they make their athletes. For instance Mr. Pallisco said " I stay fit when I play softball."
Teens often think middle age people are unable to perform physical activities as well as them but they’re wrong. “ It’s a testament to how adaptable the human body is, researchers said, that people can start serious training at an older age and become highly competitive,” according to the New York Times.
Teachers in Jamaica High Scholl prove this point true by staying healthy which keeps them highly motivated for their age. Most teachers in Jamaica High School persuade their students to do the same because many students in Jamaica are unhealthy.
Mr. Feeney, math teacher, said “I go ice skating, I walk for an hour, roller skate with my kids and play tennis. I don’t run because of my back.” According to the New York Time’s, even though a person might be in there 70’s they are able to run faster then they’re expected. These highly energetic middle aged people are able to do this by exercising everyday and eating a well balanced meal.
Another teacher who stays fit is Ms. Thompson. “I walk my dog everyday for an hour and a half and I eat right,” she stated.
Those are not all the teachers who stay healthy and fit for their age. Many teachers in Jamaica are coaches for the Jamaica High School sport teams. They try to do the same excerises they make their athletes. For instance Mr. Pallisco said " I stay fit when I play softball."
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