TMS Goes Bully-Free

By Julia Audibert & Kaylee Hale

Did you know that bullying occurs in just about every middle school across America? Well it does, and this even includes Tyrrell... until now. You see, to be the best and safest school in the nation, we need to stop the nonsense and stop bullying now.
Bullying is hurtful, mean, and dangerous. It not only hurts people’s feelings, but can also lead to physical fighting, suspensions, and even expulsions. Bullying can include name-calling, leaving students out of social groups, spreading unkind rumors about people at school or online. How can you help? Just don’t do it! Also, tell an adult when you see someone being bullied. Don’t ignore it, stand up against it!
As a school, Tyrrell is taking a strong stand against bullying with many activities aimed at raising awareness about bullying. The Project Explore students have already hung signs around the school about bullying. An Anti-Bullying Poster Contest is being held by the Student Council with great gift card prizes for the best entries. The TMS Guidance Counselors have been visiting classes to speak with the students about this serious issue, and are also planning an anti-bullying assembly in the next few weeks. Added to this are the video clips shown during morning announcements each day. Do you think Tyrrell is serious about becoming bully free? No doubt!
Lastly, to show that the students of Tyrrell are serious about stopping bullying, most have signed the banner in the café that says, “TMS is Bully Free”. Those who have signed the blue banner made by Mr.Kelsey pledged not to take part in any bullying and to report bullying when they see it happening. Did you sign the banner? Will you help make TMS Bully-Free?

Spotlight on...Mrs. Mumley - by Ally Hickey & Briana Japs

Mrs. Mumley, the 7th Grade Marble Team reading and writing teacher, was picked to be the first person spotlighted in the school newspaper’s newest featured column. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and went to Union College. She was first inspired to become a teacher by her fourth grade teacher who always sang to the students to review for vocabulary quizzes. She then ended up working with that teacher for four years. Mrs. Mumley also taught at both Naugatuck High School and Wilby High School.
In her free time, Mrs. Mumley is a musician who plays multiple instruments such as the piano, marimba, viola, violin, and the drums. Not only does she teach literature, she also teaches archery in the summer. As you can see, Mrs. Mumley has many interests and talents!
When interviewed, Mrs. Mumley revealed that her favorite food is tenderloin steak with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. Her favorite color is purple. She has a cat named Rembrandt, who is named after a famous painter. This literature teacher enjoys reading The Hunger Games series; watching NCIS, as well as setting aside time to watch her favorite movie, Pride and Prejudice. She once traveled to England which is now her favorite travel spot. Now when you see Mrs. Mumley in the hallways, you’ll know her well enough to say hello!

D.A.R.E.'s Halloween Dance - by Briana Japs

On October 30th, the Wolcott chapter of D.A.R.E. had their annual Halloween Dance at Tyrrell Middle School. Officer Bender put together this great party that included pizza, chips, and drinks. The TMS students collected loads of non-perishable canned food items to give to the local food bank. That was the price of admission to the dance.
Although this was not a TMS function, many Tyrrell students helped decorate the gymnasium after school to make the party match perfectly with the Halloween theme! At the dance, the costumes varied from M&M’s to Michael Jackson, and even some werewolves.
Entertainment was provided by a skeleton band that played guitars, drums, and sang along to the DJ’s music. The Halloween Dance was a lot of fun for everyone!

Tyrrell Crime Scene Investigative Unit - by Kyle Fishbein

The TCSIU is an investigative unit on the Granite Team. The chief of this unit is Miss Wry, the social studies teacher. The group of students can be compared to a police force. This investigative team specializes in solving cases from long ago (A.K.A. cold cases). They recently unearthed the reason for King Tutankhamen’s death. They did this based on evidence from autopsy reports and CT-scans. People today have many ideas about the cause of King Tut’s death, but the most popular idea is that he died from a fatal accident.
The TCSIU is also interested in other cases, such as Easter Island. They want to know how the 30-foot stone structures got there. This crime unit is also trying to capture some very dangerous criminals, such as Mr. Simpson, Helen of Troy, and Nebuchadnezzar. The students would love to see this activity continue throughout the school year.

Palace Theater Trip - by Julia Audibert, Kaylee Hale, & Sophia Santovasi

Imagine spending a morning with seventy friends, in a magnificent theater, with plenty of singing and dancing! Well, on October 15th, the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Project Explore students did just that. They went to the Palace Theater in Waterbury to see We the People, a show about the U.S. government, the Constitution, and how even middle school kids can make a difference in a democracy. The main characters were a girl named Dawn and the four Founding Fathers, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Franklin who acted as if they were rock n’ roll superstars! They all did several rock n’ roll songs, and at one point they even attempted to rap. It was hilarious!! Our favorite part was when three of the Founding Fathers were boxing each other to explain the balance of power between the three branches of government. Their battle in the boxing ring pointed out that no branch was stronger than the other.
The students had an awesome time on the trip and really learned a lot about how our government works. They all hope to go to another show soon!

Report From Student Council - by Kyle Fishbein

The Student Council has started up once again this year with elections being held in all homerooms to choose the Student Council representatives. Returning members include Domenic Setaro, Leah Ciccone, Melissa Michaud, Kyle Fishbein, Amber Ajro, and Giulio Gagliardi. These members have already contributed a lot of support to the Student Council, and have kept it running smoothly. Jenna Longo is another important contributor to several projects, including heading the Open House raffle ticket fundraiser. This raffle was very successful at both Open Houses. The raffle winners were Lyndsy Ignacio and Michael Perreault. The Student Council is really coming along this year and have improved some of their projects’ outcomes from last year. The Halloween pencil-gram sales were a great success. All of the money went to supporting UNICEF, an organization which helps poor kids around the world get the basic necessities of life.
If you have a suggestion for an activity, or an idea for a school service project, write it up and put it in the suggestion box in your homeroom. And, of course, read the next issue of TheTyrrell Times for other Student Council news!

Chess Club...The Beginning - by Tyler Browne

Chess Club has started off with a bang this year. Returning players such as Kyle Fishbein, John Belval, and Simon Kubrynski are bursting with excitement, teaching new players how to play and enjoy chess. They are even learning how to play a new type of chess called Bughouse. This easy and fun-to-play game involves playing against people on the opposing team, and trying to win by using strategic moves with various chess pieces. It sounds pretty much the same, yet it has a twist. In Bughouse, when you take a piece from your opponent, you have the choice of giving it to a player on your team. They then may choose to place the piece down anywhere on the board, costing them their turn. It’s just enough of a different twist to make the game of chess even more fun. During the TMS after-school Chess Club, multiple games are played, so the chance of winning is better, and the opportunity to have fun is guaranteed. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to play chess, this club is a great place to start!

Construction Engineering Club - by Dom Setaro

Mr. Mirto’s Construction Engineering Club is the most popular after-school club again this year. Many students joined this program for their interest in hands-on work. Marina Setaro explained, “I think it’s a great program because I enjoy building things.” Ethan Pernal found it very interesting that last year, the Construction Club learned a lot about pipes and plumbing. Greg Pomerleau reported that this year, students will learn about the strength of wood. This club is so popular, that Mr. Mirto reports over 80 students have signed on! As you can see, Construction Club and Tech. Ed. class are very similar. So, if you like Tech. Ed., why not give the Construction Club a try?

Bus Dismissal - by John Belval & Matthew Stojanov

Recently, the system of dismissing students at the end of the day has been altered. In the past, students waited in homerooms until their individual buses were called. Now, students dismiss simultaneously at the end of the day. While the new system has found a permanent position at TMS, students remain divided on whether or not the new system is effective. This article examines the two opposing positions.
Some students believe the old method of dismissing students from homerooms was both efficient and enjoyable. Students had time to socialize while waiting for their buses and still got to their buses on time. As a result of the change in dismissal, students have lost the time they previously had for talking to people from various other buses. Overall, this new system of dismissal has disappointed many TMS students, without, in their opinion, positive consequences.
Other students hold a slightly differing opinion. They feel that instead of completely replacing the old system with the new, a compromise should be reached taking the best from both ways of dismissing. Students argue that they should dismiss in waves, saving crowds of students from forming. This would not result in lost time, they argue, because the crowds block the exits anyway, so students really aren’t getting to their buses any faster. Additionally, crowds can raise an issue with safety.
What do you think?

The Mile Run - by Connor Callahan

All TMS sixth and eighth graders are required to run the mile at the WHS track as part of their physical fitness testing each year. They jog in gym classes to prepare for this test, which is held around October. This test is given to get all students in shape, and to let each student know where he or she ranks. The goal for eleven-year-olds is to run an 11.00 minute mile. For twelve-year-olds, the goal for the mile is 10:30 minutes. Thirteen-year-olds should be able to run even faster. Their goal is to run the mile in 9:30 minutes. The good news is that most participants pass! That is probably a credit to our PE teaching staff, the TMS sports programs, and the many opportunities to play sports in the Town of Wolcott. For those students who didn’t quite measure up this year...get running!

Peace Poster Contest - by Carly Venditti

During some language arts periods the week of 10/11/10 a visitor might have heard dead silence coming from classrooms - except for the calming and peaceful sounds of music being played. Why the silence? It was not a punishment at all, but was meant to help students concentrate on creating the best peace poster ever. The music was meant to help students bring out thoughts of peace.
Students took advantage of this calming and inspirational setting to create posters depicting peace. The posters will be entered in the Wolcott Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. The Lions will choose a local winner who will compete in the state finals, and hopefully go on to national finals, on the way to becoming the international winner!
The winner of the local contest wins $100, and the prizes increase as the contest level gets tougher and tougher. The posters must represent thoughts and messages of peace without using any words. This is not an easy assignment, but most of the students enjoy expressing themselves in this creative way. Who will be the Tyrrell winner? Will they go on to win the state and national contests? Could a Tyrrell Middle School student possibly be the next winner of the International Peace Poster Contest? Stay tuned!

The Tyrrell Times Goes MAC

To our seventh and eighth graders who have purchased The Tyrrell Times in the past, our school newspaper may look somewhat different. While many of the same popular features remain, the format is quite different. That’s because this year, The Tyrrell Times is being published on a MacBook Pro. Project Explore students have been learning the ups and downs of switching from the TMS PCs to the new Apple computer.. Let us know how you like our newspaper’s new look!

What's Up With Lunch? by Carly Venditti

Have you ever wondered what the person next to you thinks about their lunch? Well, this reporter did a bit of investigating in the TMS cafeteria, and now you’re bound to find out!
First interviewed was Paige Kelley. Paige was enjoying her Big Daddy’s cheese pizza. She said, “It’s delicious and amazing”. And as for her salad, she continued, “The croutons and olives are the best part.”
At table four, Alex Tapley was inhaling a slice of pizza with salad that was, as he put it, “Just fine.”
Also in the café was Devon Derienzo, who enjoys the deli bar, practically on a daily basis, but on that day was surprised to be let down by the soggy salad!
Eric White complained that the TMS foot-long hotdog actually measured eight and a quarter inches long (Who would take the time to measure a hotdog??)
After scoping out the entire cafe and witnessing students chowing down, it was plain to see that opinions about how good or bad the cafe food is are simply a matter of taste!

Hispanic Heritage Month - by Tori Sanzone

Hispanic Heritage Month might seem like just a weirdly named time of the year, but it is so much more. This special month celebrates the independence of Latin American countries. It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. TMS Spanish classes and a few music classes got a real treat on October 4th, when two native Peruvians, Frankie Rivera and his daughter, Lillian, came to talk about musical instruments popular in Spanish speaking countries. One of the instruments they demonstrated was the well known maracas. Other instruments included the concha, a conch shell, a caja, snare drum, claves, a harp, and the guacharaca, and a scraper.
El Dia de la Raza, the Day of the Race, takes place on the October 12, right before the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. This holiday is actually our Colombus Day in America. The name refers to the race to prove that the world was not flat and to find an alternate route to the West Indies. El Dia de la Raza also honors Hispanic Heritage and all ethnic backgrounds and cultural influences that have helped shape the Latin American countries.

That’s not all for Hispanic holidays. The last one for the fall is El Dia de los Muertos. It is almost similar to Halloween. It is held the two days of November, and is when Hispanics celebrate the memories of their dead family and friends. They make altars and they decorate the deceased person’s grave in celebration of their lives. Spanish students made sugar skulls as part of this celebration.
Thanks to our fantastic foreign language teachers, TMS students learned a lot about Hispanic Heritage!

Mr. Goldston's Chicago Marathon - Allyson Hickey

On October 10th Mr. Goldstone, the sixth grade Platinum Team math teacher, ran the 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon. For thirteen years now, Mr. Goldstone has run these extremely long runs. He has completed the New York Marathon and the Hartford Marathon in the past. This time he ran along with 45,000 other people, with a time of 4 hrs. 13 min. and 28 sec.
Goldstone said he truly enjoyed participating in the Chicago Marathon. His favorite part was traveling with his friends, visiting Chicago for the first time, and being able to participate in the largest marathon ever. The most challenging part of the race was near the end when there were only a few miles left. That is the point where the runners are really pushing their bodies to the limit. That’s where Mr. Goldstone’s four month long training was very useful. Congratulations to Mr. Goldstone from everyone at TMS!

Boston Trip - by Brandan Brown

Can you even think of a better way to spend a day than going to Boston on a field trip? Well, our 8th grade TMS students recently took a trip to Beantown to visit the Science Museum and to go on a Duck Tour.
The 8th graders had a day of learning and recreation. At the Science Museum, they visited observation stations that included some mind-blowing activities. One station had three ropes and they had to pull each one to see which would lift the greatest amount of weight. Others included calculating which swing would go with the most acceleration.
A great part of the Science Museum was the IMAX Theater. It was located inside a massive dome and students sat in slanted chairs with a colossal screen hanging above them. They saw a 3D movie of a roller coaster that made them feel like they actually took part in the ride.
The next part of the trip was the Duck Tour. The students went in boats on wheels and took a tour around Boston, seeing some important historical buildings from back in the olden days, and important buildings from today. Later into the tour, the driver brought the wheels upward and took the boats into a lake! The best part about the Duck Tour for some kids was when they got to drive the duck boats for a little while.
When I asked Robert Perazzella, one of the students from the trip, what the worst part of the trip was he just came up blank. Now that’s a great field trip!

Harry Potter is Back

by Nicholas Roth & Tyler Browne

From the time students left Tyrrell Middle School on Friday, November 19, 2010 to the time they returned, Harry Potter consumed their every thought. These lucky students left the school for an awesome field trip- to watch the new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Everybody got a free small popcorn and soda for the movie because, as everybody knows, you can’t watch a movie without popcorn. Anybody who had read the book was allowed to go on this exciting field trip. They watched as Hermione, Ron and Harry left the comfort of their homes for the final time. The trip was a real thriller with enough excitement, terror, and amazement to keep everybody right on the edge of their seats.

The Custodial Staff...And All They Do For Us

By Tori Sanzone & Carly Venditti

Do you enjoy the fresh, clean halls that welcome you when you first walk through the shiny, polished, maroon entrance doors of our school? Did you ever wonder why the floors look new when we come back over the summer break? Aren’t you glad you have a neat and clean café to enjoy your lunch in? Well, if you answered yes, then you should give a big thanks to the custodial staff at who work each day cleaning the school so that we will come back to cleanliness every day. And their jobs don’t just stop at that. They also manage the heat and air conditioning, depending on the temperature and season. So when you see them going around with tennis balls on sticks, don’t just assume that they are playing. They are getting rid of the scuff marks on the floor that kids have made throughout the day. Now the next time you see on of them, be sure to thank them for all that they do!

Author Eric Berlin Visits TMS - by Dom Setaro

The author of The Puzzling World of Winston Breen, Eric Berlin, visited Tyrrell in September. He participated in several assemblies and workshops throughout the day. Each grade had the opportunity to attend an author presentation in the auditorium where Mr. Berlin talked about what inspired him to write his story. He told students that he always wanted to be a writer since he was a small child. He explained that his greatest inspiration for this particular book was his love of puzzles. With each group of students, he provided challenging puzzles that he called upon students to solve. Later, Eric Berlin enjoyed lunch with several students in the media center. They spent time discussing his book as well as other books. Next, Mr. Berlin held a writer’s workshop for students who had the desire to learn more about his writing technique. During the workshop, he gave students tips on how to become better writers. After the workshop, the visiting author generously agreed to be interviewed by Domenic Setaro. Eric Berlin allowed students to take many photos throughout the day which were later used in a slide show on the morning announcements.
If you enjoyed reading The Puzzling World of Winston Breen, maybe you would like to read the sequel, The Potato Chip Puzzles. The book is another mystery-filled novel for puzzle-loving students.

Conversation Starters - By Alex Tapley

WEIRD BUT TRUE LAWS

1. In Washington, all lollipops are banned.
2. In Connecticut, it’s illegal to cross a street on your hands.
3. In Florida, men cannot be seen wearing any type of strapless gown.
4. In Kentucky, it is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket.
5. In Massachusetts, snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
6. In New Mexico, females cannot appear unshaven in public.
7. In Pennsylvania, a special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in their homes.

After School Recipe - by Tori Sanzone

CHOCOLATY GOOD POPCORN

Ingredients:
1 bag of microwave popcorn (any brand)
1 small handful of chocolate chip morsels

Directions:
1.Microwave the popcorn according to directions on package
2.Carefully open the bag so that you do not burn yourself on the steam
3.Add chocolate chip morsels and shake or stir them into the popcorn
4.Enjoy your chocolaty good treat!

Horoscopes - by Julia Audibert

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19) You have a lucky day! Take a chance and you can win something!
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20) Beware...you might have trouble with relationships.
ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) Look out for friends and family today.
TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21) Work hard and things might go your way.
GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) Get back to the simple things. Simplicity is key in your day.
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) Today’s a great day to focus on your health!
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) Make sure you’re heard! Really shine in what you do today!
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 21) To make good decisions, take time out to consider your problems.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 22) A certain romantic interest will talk to you today.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21) You could receive a financial gain today.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) Stay alert for good information today.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20) What you’re doing now will benefit you in the future.

The Lost Hero - by Billy Nicol

I recently read Rick Riordan’s newest release, The Lost Hero. This book is a link to the smash hit series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. However, it has a similar atmosphere to another one of Rick Riordan’s books, The Red Pyramid. Instead of just focusing on one person, this story is told from the eyes of three different demigods.
The story begins when a boy named Jason wakes up on a school bus full of troubled children, clutching the hand of his supposed girlfriend, Piper McLean. Jason remembers nothing of his past, why he is on the bus, if he even has a girlfriend, and most importantly, his last name! The story unfolds as Jason tries to get his memory back. It’s not so easy though, because he soon is given reason to believe his memory was stolen from him by Hera.
What makes this book so exciting is that the mystery unfolds for the reader with Riordan’s descriptive passages and fast-paced storyline.
In this writer’s view, the Lost Hero is the start of an exciting new series that, once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop no matter how hard you try. I know I couldn’t!

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - by Zack Ahearn

When I saw the trailer for this movie, I thought it would be great. I read all the books in the Scott Pilgrim Series and loved them all. I thought the movie would be just like the books, all the details correctly in place. However, the movie was nothing like the books. It was better and worse in different ways.
The director, Edgar Wright, creator of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, really elaborated more and captured the deeper meaning. The movie is about 23-year-old Scott Pilgrim, who thought he had it made. He’s in a band, dating a high-schooler, and has some awesome friends. However, this all changes when he sees Ramona Flowers, the girl of his dreams (literally!) Pretty soon, he ends up needing to fight her 7 evil ex-boyfriends to continue to date her.
Edgar says, “In musicals, when the emotion gets too strong, people break into song. In this, when the emotion gets too strong, people break into fights.” Mr. Wright really increases the dialogue and makes it much more believable, but the acting was not as believable. They sometimes raised the suspense, then let it go with humor. One example of this is when Scott must fight his alter-ego, Nega-Scott. Instead of brawling it out, they walk out of the building talking and hanging out, making plans for brunch later. Overall, the movie is very good, but the books are better in comparison. As you can see, I’d give it 3 out of 5 stars.

Girls Soccer - by Jessica McKeon

How did the Tyrrell girls do in soccer this year? Outstanding! With Mrs. Kotwicki, “Coach K,” as the coach, Tyrrell was bound to do well. Plus, TMS had four spectacular captains: Madison Forrest, Isabella Inglese, Andria Benvenuto, and Helena Swanson, who lead the practices.

Coach K sacrificed her own time to give the team tips and to help players reach their full potential. The girls had a wonderful time working on skills and endurance at the after school practices. They polished off passing, fakes, and a multitude of other techniques. And that was the easy part!

They had some tough games with Torrington, Swift, Eli Terry, and others. Tyrrell scored goals, saved goals, and made a few mistakes, but the team was learning all along the way! Michelina Gagliardi, the goalie, saved nearly every goal! And let’s not forget about all the other players who usually go unrecognized. At Tyrrell, we know that not everyone can be a star player, but we also know that everyone is an extremely important element in our success. Thank you Madison Gervase, Bridget Forte, Molly Glendening, Jessie Nelson, Alyna Estes, Christina Velezis, Taylor DiBona-P, Allyson Hickey, Mackensie Thibeau, Autumn Cipriano, Kaylee Hale, Megan Doubleday, Kayleigh Blaszczyk, Miranda Veliu, Kayla Mayo, and Emma Gargano.

Tyrrell Cross Country - by Nicholas Roth

The Tyrrell Cross Country Team really had a great season. The coach, Mr. Goldstone, is very enthusiastic about this sport, and his enthusiasm seems to rub off on the Tyrrell students. There are over fifty kids on the team who run at every meet. There are about 10 meets per season, and each meet lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, with students running about 2 miles. The best overall meet time for this year is held by Matthew Warren with 13:06.
At each practice the kids run slowly for 10 minutes to warm-up, run faster for the next 30-40 minutes, then cool down for the last 10 minutes. Sometimes at practice they even play games to build up their stamina. Some people wonder why this sport is so popular. Well, it provides a personal challenge, builds stamina, and also allows you to become a member of a team. If you have never run cross country before, maybe it’s something you’d like to try next year!

TMS Boys Soccer - By Simon Kubrynski

The Tyrrell Boys Soccer Team is coached by Mr. Terry. During soccer season they have practice at least twice a week, and there are at least two games a week. Playing on any team requires a real commitment, and our Tyrrell players work hard all season. Tyler Gargano, Eddie Parenti, and John Harkin are the captains of the team. Tyrrell’s great goalkeeping is done by Nick Roth, Tyrn Flowers, Mathew Delbuono, and Eddie Parenti. Helping the goalie with defense are Brennan Zynda, Joe Guerrera, A.J., Nick Fortier, John Harkin, and Austin Kulig. Up at midfield Simon Kubrynski, Nick Roth, Matthew Delbuono, Mathew Finke, Alejandro Bird, and Matthew Stojanov manage the ball. Finally, the offense consists of Eddie Parenti, Tyler Gargano, Jacob Audibert, and Connor Hillman. The team had a winning season this year at 7-5. They improved a lot as the season progressed and always managed to have a good time!

TMS Volleyball Serves it Up - by Carly Venditti

The TMS Volleyball Team got off to a spectacular start this year... bothVarsity and JV. They are being lead by two of the best volleyball players at Tyrrell - Sarah Threfall and Bethany Gallucci. The starting varsity lineup includes Carly Venditti, serving first, Sarah Threfall, setter, Rachel Schippani, important server, Bethany Gallucci, an experienced player, Bailey Roy, another setter, and Lauren Bozzuto, an important player. Others include Megan Fennell, Caitlyn Donahue, Jenna Swatt, and Julia Duguy. The JV team provides an excellent opportunity for building skills. Mackenzie Setaro, Michela Stolfi, Serrina Nadeau, Jessica Brown, Gabby Roy, Justin Bracco, Gina Farina and Caitlyn Lofgren continue to bring their best effort. Each game is a challenge but the TMS Tornadoes always take one serve at a time. This Volleyball Team, under the direction of Mrs. Boisvert follows the teamwork motto “Together Everyone Achieves More”.

Students of the Month

The following students have been named Students of the Month for the months of October and November. They were selected by their teachers because of their outstanding effort and overall behavior:

October
Jessica Adams Adriana Gizzi
Christine Allison Isabella Inglese
Nick Argrinzone Briana Japs
Sarah Burton Austin Kulig
Ryan Fishbein Nicholas Roth

November
Brandan Brown Nick Fortier
Chloe Chance Jennie Leonard
Carrington Costello Nathan Murphy
Darrell Dublin Matt Onofreo
Erika Farrell Jordan Ouellette