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Hawthorn Middle South Honors Eagle Award Scholars

March 18, 2013, 4:08 am
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Hawthorn Middle South Honors Eagle Award Scholars Patch Vernon Hills, IL --

 

The latest honorees at Hawthorn Middle School South include:

*Advanced Language Arts:* Isabel Alvia, Lauren Ellis, Caitlin Fagel and Matthew Huse. 

*Citizenship:* Feliciano Alvarez and Rachel D’Argo. 

*Language Arts:* Jacob Adkisson, Ariana Afonso, Grace Blumenfeld, Benjamin Burton, Corey Caudle, Allison Chase, Abigail Daniels, Miracle Joy Faller, Justin Gaimari, Caralyn Hirschman, Trey Hommer, Minwoo Hong, Sufyan Khalid, Hannah LaBelle, Ghanya Laeeq, Eugene Lee, Nhi Lu, Erik Ly, Joseph Maller, Spencer Moffat, Avinah Nathan, Charles Newberg, Reuben Park, Emilia Pranica, Nathan Ramanathan, Noah Reinstein, Kennedy Smith, Ilir Terzija, Cristian Vargas and Samuel Wolff. 

*Social Studies: *Shakhzod Abdusamugov, Milen Aguilar, Garima Arora, Robert Ashkinazi, Nicole Barrus, Donalie Black, Jack Britten, Ashley Budziak, Rachel D’Argo, Leah Demas, Zachary Estell, Abigail Frank, Alexander Frumkin, Brittany Garcia, Emma Goldman, Jesus Gutierrez, Samantha Hansen, Michael Harty, Jena Hellmich, Courtney Himley, Grace Hong, Robert Jacobson, Faith Jung, Josua Kaytsner, Matthew Kim, TaeHo Kim, Hannah Kramer, Nikolay Kravtsev, Benjamin Kushnir, Adam Lee, Joel Levitan, Leah Lutgens, Maximus Mahan, Perla Mancilla, Alia Mariella, Bianca Marinescu, Matthew Nguyen, Ryan Pristas, Sergio Rabago, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rhea Ramaiya, Veronica Rankov, Priya Rao, Jenna Repkin, Jessica Ripes, Mario Ruiz, Rebecca Sandoval, Karla Segovia, Meghan Singer, Alexa Sosa, Maxwell Stobart, Nathan Tran, Alberto Uribe, Alexi Viviano and Gloria Yun. 

*Spanish:* Aparajitha Adiraju, Casey Bogojevic, Tatiana Guletsky, Samuel Lemme, Jessica RIpes and Phillip Vilk. 

*Writing: *Isabel Alviar, Michael Caiolino, Logan Coty, Bailey Emil, Erica Floss-Becker, Brandon Harris, Brandon Kim, Benjamin Kushnir, David Leshchiner, Joey Levitan, Emma Silbar, Kennedy Smith, Valerie Smykalov, Yulissa Tellez, Leah Wilkowski and Cindy Zhou. Reported by Patch 3 days ago.
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Reader's Photos: St. Patrick's Sláinte at C.B. Hannegan's

March 18, 2013, 6:57 am
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Reader's Photos: St. Patrick's Sláinte at C.B. Hannegan's Patch Los Gatos, CA --

C.B. Hannegan's volunteer Emma Abela and town poet laureate Erica Goss sent the following photos to Los Gatos Patch of the revelry Sunday, March 18 in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

As in years past, hundreds congregated at the popular Irish pub and restaurant on Bachman Avenue to enjoy the festivities, which included unlimited barbecue, live music and Celtic bagpipe musicians.

Famous D.J. Sean O'Callaghan was the master of ceremonies and the group Pladdohg performed Irish music on the main stage, plus the Rosemary Turco's Irish dancers.

Los Gatos resident Richard Katz also blew his bagpipe on the crowded patio, where the C.B. Hannegan's Homeboy Bagpipers parade happened at noon, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Roving singers included John Hopkirk and Anne Murphy, who performed traditional Irish music along with the Greene-Comerford Academy of Irish Dancers.

Goss organized the first "Pint of Poetry" crawl event, celebrating Irish poetry. Local muses gathered at the Los Gatos Library and then walked to C.B. Hannegan's in a procession while reading poetry at various spots along the way.

The Cruzers, an Americeltic rock and roll band, finished off the evening with a four-hour performance that ended with the singing of happy birthday to owner Chris Benson at midnight. Reported by Patch 3 days ago.
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Students in the News: Art Student Wins Trip to Cayman Islands

March 18, 2013, 8:09 am
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Students in the News: Art Student Wins Trip to Cayman Islands Patch Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY --

Here is a look at Hampton Bays students that were caught doing great things.

*Saving the Sharks*

Sofia Solano Cruz and her family will get to take a vacation to the Cayman Islands after Cruz won first place in a contest, sponsored by the Beneath the Sea organization. The contest was created to make young people aware of some of the perils faced by marine creatures. Cruz's poster, which she designed in Debra McDowell’s art class is a picture of a girl at the grocery store, which had signs posted reading “Do Not Buy Shark Products.” In the color drawing, the girl has a “no sharks” illustration bubble above her head.

*February Students of the Month*

Two students — one from the Hampton Bays Elementary School and one from the high school — were awarded Student of the Month honors for the month of February at the Hampton Bays Board of Education meeting at the high school library on Tuesday, March 12. The students are Fourth-grader Michael Wilds and sophomore Alyssa Ortiz.

*January Students of the Month*

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Three students in the Hampton Bays School District — one from the elementary school, one from the middle school and one from the high school — were nominated for Student of the Month honors for the month of January. Kindergartner Noah Hafemeister, seventh-grader Sophia Sosa and junior Christen Bellucci were all on hand to receive plaques and words of commendations from their respective principals during the Hampton Bays Board of Education meeting at the high school library on Feb. 12.

*December Students of the Month*

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Three students — one each from the elementary school, middle school and high school — were nominated for Student of the Month honors for December. First-grader Justin Chiliquinga, eighth-grader Antonio Kull and junior Vanesa Parra Henao were on hand to receive plaques and words of commendations from their respective principals during the Hampton Bays Board of Education meeting at the high school library on Jan. 8.

 

For more news from the Hampton Bays School District, click here and if you have news about the great things students are doing, e-mail it to Erica.Jackson@Patch.com.

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WATCH: Hampton Bays Football Highlights

March 18, 2013, 8:09 am
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WATCH: Hampton Bays Football Highlights Patch Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY --

Football season may be long-over, but you can still re-live the moments from the Hampton Bays High School 2012 season.

Recently, this video was uploaded on YouTube by user tdsportsvideo. The slide show features all the players and video from games put to music.

If you've posted a YouTube video that you'd like to share with the community, e-mail the link to Editor Erica.Jackson@Patch.com.

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Rand Paul Endorses Path to Citizenship: 'We Will Find A Place for You'

March 19, 2013, 3:47 am
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David Hockney may be questioned as mystery surrounds death of assistant Dominic Elliott

March 19, 2013, 12:51 am
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David Hockney may be questioned as mystery surrounds death of assistant Dominic Elliott This is Hull and East Riding --

MYSTERY surrounds the sudden death of a 23-year-old man at the home of East Yorkshire's most celebrated artist.

David Hockney's assistant and friend Dominic Elliott, 23, died at Scarborough General Hospital on Sunday morning.

He was taken there by a friend after falling seriously ill at the world-renowned painter's home in Bridlington.

Humberside Police say the circumstances of his death are "unclear" and investigations are continuing.

The Mail understands Mr Hockney may himself be questioned by police.

Mr Elliott's grandfather Walter Elliott, 83, said he believed he had been at a party.

He said: "We don't know what happened but the suspicion is he had too much to drink.

"He didn't live with him but did stay at his house quite often.

"I think David looked upon him as a son. It was like a father-son relationship.

"David even bought him a car once but Dominic actually wrote it off in a bad accident and was lucky to survive."

The artist himself was said to be "incredibly upset" over what had happened.

His publicist Erica Bolton said Mr Elliott had been a "very important person" in his life and they had worked together for more than two years.

She said: "Like everybody else he is in a state of shock."

Mr Elliott was a keen sportsman, playing for Driffield Hockey Club and Bridlington Rugby Club.

Adam Saltonstall, captain of the hockey club, played with him for seven years.

"Dominic was a fantastic guy and much-loved member of Driffield Hockey Club, who will be sadly missed by everyone in the hockey family," he said.

"He was a larger-than-life character with a heart of pure gold who made people smile by simply being around him. This horrific news has thoroughly rocked the club and left a huge hole in everyone's lives."

The hockey club has cancelled training this week as a mark of respect and there will be a one-minute silence at this weekend's matches.

Mr Saltonstall said: "Dominic was due to play for us last Saturday and Sunday and was included in the first-team squad for the last game of the season, this coming weekend. He would have wanted us to carry on and play the game this weekend.

"It was both shock and horror when I got a call on Sunday about what had happened.

"I didn't believe it at first."

Mr Elliott is believed to have been introduced to 75-year-old Mr Hockney by a friend to help him with a series of works around the seaside town.

He was also the subject of a portrait by the artist in 2008.

"David Hockney is a quiet person and Dominic respected that by not speaking about the job," said Mr Saltonstall.

"The only time he did was when Dominic sat for a portrait.

"He was glowing and at the next training session came with a picture of the portrait. I think it was one of his proudest moments."

Mr Elliott is believed to have gone to Mr Hockney's house at the weekend after going out on a night out with friends in Bridlington.

His grandmother Betty Kent, 84, said he had been out with "arty types".

She said: "He'd been to his mother's in the afternoon as his washing machine was broken and he needed his jeans and clothes as he was going out.

"He was going out with his mates."

Gordon Morrice, Bridlington Rugby Club chairman, said: "He played for us for four years and was such a popular lad. He didn't speak much about his work with David Hockney, but I know he worked as his assistant helping set up equipment.

"He was helping him for quite a long time – maybe four years."

Mr Elliot was also popular in his local pub, The Bull and Sun.

Barman Carl Beevers said: "He was a really nice guy.

"He was friendly, happy, he was always joking and smiling. He used to come into the pub two or three times a week with friends."

Friends said he met Sir Paul McCartney last week and was a trusted member of the artist's inner circle, with his own key to Mr Hockney's house.

A post-mortem examination was due to take place today to establish the cause of death.

A Humberside Police spokesman said: "The circumstances of the man's death are not clear and officers are currently undertaking enquiries to establish events leading to his death. There were no signs of violence." Reported by This is 2 days ago.
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David Hockney 'in shock' after unexplained death of assistant Dominic Elliott

March 19, 2013, 2:41 am
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David Hockney 'in shock' after unexplained death of assistant Dominic Elliott This is Hull and East Riding -- ARTIST David Hockney says he is in shock after the death of his aide and friend Dominic Elliott.
The assistant, 23, complained of feeling unwell while staying at the artist's Bridlington home at the weekend.
He was driven to Scarborough Hospital by John Fitzherbert, Mr Hockney's long-term partner, at 6am on Sunday, but he died just after arrival.
It is understood that Mr Elliot had been drinking on the night before his death but it is unknown whether this contributed.
Police are treating the death as unexplained and Mr Hockney said in a text message: "There was no party, I am in shock with this." Mr Hockney's publicist Erica Bolton said Mr Elliott had been a "very important person" in his life and they had worked together for more than two years. She said: "Like everybody else he is in a state of shock." Mr Elliott's body has now been formally identified, Humberside Police said this morning. A post mortem examination is due to take place this afternoon at Hull Royal Infirmary. It is not expected to be concluded until early evening. A police spokeswoman said: "Whilst it is hoped this may provide some clues as to the cause of Mr Elliott's death, results from post mortem examinations are not always conclusive and it may then take several more weeks for complete results to be available to provide a pathologist with the information required to identify any cause. "Humberside Police continue to treat Mr Elliott's death as unexplained. "Officers will continue to make routine inquiries into the events leading up to the arrival of the deceased at hospital and his subsequent death which includes talking to friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and other associates who may be able to assist."

*• David Hockney may be questioned as mystery surrounds death of assistant Dominic Elliott* Reported by This is 2 days ago.
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Simpsonville's Reese Wins HS Student of the Year for Ga., SC

March 19, 2013, 4:03 am
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Simpsonville's Reese Wins HS Student of the Year for Ga., SC Patch Mauldin, SC --

Mauldin High School senior Myron Jermain Reese, Jr., of Simpsonville, was announced "Student of the Year" this past weekend in Atlanta, the school announced. 

Reese won among Georgia and South Carolina high school contestants.  

The competition was held on Friday and Saturday March 15-16 at the Atlanta Marriott Gateway Hotel. Reese won a $1,000 scholarship with the win.  

Reese also won the Leon W. Steward Award for submitting the best credentials in a portfolio for Georgia and South Carolina participants.  

Reese will compete in the National Student of the Year Competition to be held in Houston, Texas on August 6-10. This annual scholarship program is sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Reese is of the son of Myron Reese, Sr. and Erica Reese of Simpsonville. Mrs. Reese is a math teacher at Mauldin High School. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.
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Raylan Shows Drew Thompson Who's Boss In 'Justified'

March 19, 2013, 6:45 am
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Now that the mysterious Drew Thompson has been revealed as none other than unassuming Sheriff Shelby Parlow (Jim Beaver), the stakes are even higher for Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) and the rest of the Marshals assigned to protect the identity-swapping conman.

In the March 19 episode of "Justified," titled "Decoy," Raylan and Rachel (Erica Tazel) must protect Drew from the combined might of the Detroit Mob and a vengeful Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins), who have a lot riding on bringing Drew in, dead or alive.

In HuffPost TV's exclusive preview above, Raylan and Drew have a slight disagreement on how to handle the sticky predicament they find themselves in, as they realize that they may be trapped and outnumbered with Boyd and company closing in.

"Justified" airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on FX.

*Do you think Drew will make it out of Harlan County alive? Weigh in below!* Reported by Huffington Post 2 days ago.
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Hawthorn Middle School South Honor Roll

March 19, 2013, 1:59 pm
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Hawthorn Middle School South Honor Roll Patch Vernon Hills, IL --

The following sixth, seventh and eight grade students have been named to honor rolls at Hawthorn Middle School South for the second trimester of the 2012-13 school year.

*8th Grade High Honor Roll (3.5 GPA and higher):*

Shakhzod Abdusamugov, Aparajitha Adiraju, Ariana Afonso, Camden Anderson, Garima Arora, Juhee Bang, Lauren Blitstein, Casey Bogojevic, Martin Bolotin, Jack Britten, Yanfei Chen, Anna Cirone, Kathryn Clayson, Dylan Cohen, Sarah Demas, Miracle Joy Faller, Julia Farrington, Jessica Filian, Scott Flake, Jacob Florian, Abigail Frank, Alexander Frumkin, Gabrielle Gaidamak, Ravi Gandhi, Adam Gates, Ryan Gold, Keaton Goshorn, Matthew Gramins, John Kyung Han, Jame Hommer, Natalie Hornbostel, Yu-Ting Hwu, Kishore Iyer, Bevin John, Faith Jung, Hae Mi Jung, Seung-Won Jung, Ada Kalenbach, Arika Kalenbach, Rajita Kanapareddy, Andrew Kim, Selin Kirali, Timothy Krashevsky, Jared Lawless, Caroline Lee, Il Hae Lee, Jennifer Lee, Sophia Lehocky, Avi Limer, Nhi Lu, Morgan Mitchell, Spencer Moffat, Alec Mollenhauer, Harsha Namburi, Ana Okinczyc, Diana Oleksyn, Alex Orlov, Pavani Pandravada, Justin Park, Reuben Park, Samantha Perez, Anna Polisky, Madelyn Powder, Emilia Pranica, Abhay Ram, Nathan Ramanathan, Steven Rayzman, Madison Renihan, Jenna Repkin, Mason Reyes, Ally Ripes, Jeffrey Rosenstock, Elizabeth Sandoval, Meghan Singer, Nicolas Terry, Steven Tow, Collin Turley, Yaajnavalki Varanasi, Nicholas Vidal, Matthew Weiss, Shane Williamson, Sharon Wong, Daniel Yong, Eunice Yoon, Gloria Yun and Michelle Zhang.

*7th Grade High Honor Roll (3.5 GPA and higher):*

Maria Raye Abante, Milen Aguilar, Maria Alcantar, Brandon Alpert, Justin Andrea, John Bitto, Grace Blumenfeld, Sydney Bohne, Fernando Bravo, Daniel Bronfeyn, Mackenzie Burgess, Kyla Calamiong, Angela Campos, Kiana Cencula, Joyce Chen, Theodore Chen, Wooyeong Cheon, Chloe Cho, Briesa Conners, Kyra Conners, Rachel D'Argo, Hanson Dai, Anna Dec, Leah Demas, Felicia E, Marisa Edler, Margaret Finerty, Litzy Flores, Mikaella Gerida, Karolina Germanaviciute, Tatiana Guletsky, Efrain Gutierrez, Basheer Hamdi, Keri Marie Han, Samantha Hansen, Michael Harty, Courtney Himley, Caralyn Hirschman, MinWoo Hong, Robert Jacobson, Colleen Kalsch, Ryan Kang, Joshua Kaytsner, Kyle Keogh, Matthew Kim, TaeHo Kim, Albert Kong, Hannah Kramer, Nikolay Kravtsev, Adam Lee, Gina Liu, Anokhi Manchanda, Nikki Medanovic, Giovana Mete, Emily Moisant, Mia Morin, Gabriela Muraca, Avinash Nathan, Matthew Nguyen, Heesung Noh, Jessica Nudelman, Youngseo Oh, Caralynn Orbell, Sarang Park, Jacob Pattee, Nicole Pieper, Srivaishnavi Popuri, Zachary Qian, Rhea Ramaiya, Veronica Rankov, Priya Rao, Maxwell Rattner, Noah Reinstein, Jessica Ripes, Rebecca Sandoval, Tyler Schaefer, Jessica Scudella, Jason Shaw, Andrey Shor, Nicole Sladkov, Alexa Sosa, Maxwell Stobart, Abel Thomas, Skylar Torrey, Steven Trbojevic, Alexi Viviano, Annie Wang, Eli Wolfson, Kevin Yoon, Joseph Zhang and Madeline Zielke.

*6th Grade High Honor Roll (3.5 GPA and higher):*

Samuel Adkisson, Aidan Afonso, Sneha Akurati, Isabel Alviar, Aliyah Anderson, Nicole Barrus, Nicolas Beaumont, Ibrahim Ben Hadj Tahar, Anthony Berktold, John Bilkey, Donalie Black, Leo Britten, Ashley Budziak, Michael Caiolino, Kayla Caudle, Rohet Chitikela, Seung Won Cho, Rachel Chung, Adam Ciemierzynski, Logan Coty, Alexis Czuj, Gabriele Dagan, Abigail Daniels, Nicholas Dantes, Crystal Deng, Jennifer Deng, Teresa Dong, Lauren Ellis, Madison Ellis, Caitlin Fagel, Matthew Faller, Jack Farag, Connor Farrington, Grayson Flood, Thomas Florian, Erica Floss-Becker, Brittany Garcia, Emma Goldman, Benjamin Gorashchenko, Brandon Harris, Samantha Harris, Jena Hellmich, Abigail Hershman, Grace Hong, Anna Huang, Matthew Huh, Matthew Huse, Brittany Jaimes, Anna Jamiolkowska, Nathan Jay, Ryan Josephson, Leianne Judilla, Tyler Kading, Sejal Karwa, Brandon Kim, Micah Kim, Rachel Koza, Benjamin Kushnir, Drew Laser, Patryk Laska, Kavin Lavari, Andrew Lee, Eugene Lee, David Leshchiner, Joel Levitan, Nicole Lim, Rachel Liu, Alexandra Ludolph, Leah Lutgens, Erik Ly, Sean Lynch, Mackenzie Mahler, Faheem Mannan, Rebecca Mathew, Raeden Mays, James McDonald, Julia McGuire, Jack Mulcrone, Jack Naleway, Charlie Newman, Alexander Oehrlein, Paulina Olechno, Hannah Oppenheim, Ali Paloba, Jacqueline Park, Kaushik Perkari, Taylor Phan, Benjamin Pikus, Sofiya Potapchuk, Ryan Pristas, Noah Proft, Hannah Rabinowitz, Hannah Ray, Spencer Repkin, Stephanie Rivas, Katie Schaffer, Eliana Schneider, Ethan Schuster, Karla Segovia, Benjamin Kyung Seim, Daniel Ship, Emma Silbar, Shannon Skeffington, Kennedy Smith, Valerie Smith, Valerie Smykalov, Christopher Sones, Ellen Spiller, Ria Subramanian, Sneha Sundaram, Phillip Swanson, Giovanna Terry, Shvetali Thatte, Alexa Tierney, Gregory Tow, Nathan Tran, Vivian Tsai, Sujay Voleti, James Watt, Sara Weisblatt, Cade Wharton, Kathryn Wilkowski, Leah Wilkowski, Brendan Wise, Madelyn Woodrow, Rachel Wright, Maximos Xu, Marika Yang, Eleanor Zaczek, Cindy Zhou, Collin Zirzow and Jacqueline Zurow.

*8th Grade Honor Roll (3.0 to 3.49 GPA):*

Jacob Adkisson, Rebecca Bahlmann, DeKayla Baines, Trent Ballowe, Tejumola Bayowa, Elliana Blumenfeld, Justin Carlson-Gaimari, Corey Caudle, Grace Christensen, Sawyer Cutler, Justin Damore, Daniel Elgayev, Katherine Elliott, Jonah Emil, Jessica Feldman, Jake Fiarito, William Ford, Edward Frumkin, Nicolas Garcia, Kyle Greenberg, Blair Haberman, Kyle Hull, Amunn Jaffery, Jonathon Jimenez, Julia Kagan, Mariah Khan, Justin Kim, Allison Kolosick, Katharine Kopf, Ghanya Laeeq, Ana Lazos, Hailey Leintz, Rachael Lichtman, Alia Mariella, Estefany Mata, Jawa Mineh, Nicole Mischiara, Harjas Monga, Peyton Moseley, Nikita Nepomnyashchiy, Jiovani Ortega, Cassidy Raasch, Melissa Raya-Garcia, Brennan Reback, Nathan Rich, Robert Rivas, Agustin Sandoval, Alexa Siegler, Andrew Smith, Stephanie Solorzano, Jared Stoller, Naveen Thomas, Tina Tieu, Marissa Tinoco, Jacqueline Toledo, Leo Turner, Claudia Uribe, Phillip Vilk, Zachary Yurkovsky and Christian Zirzow.

*7th Grade Honor Roll (3.0 to 3.49 GPA): *

Brandon Aguilar, Rania Al-Natsha, Marlene Alvarez, Robert Ashkinazi, Sohan Barot, Alexander Booher, William Carnes, Jackelyn Castaneda, Andy Chen, James D'Argo, Grace Darling, Drake DeBoer, Natalie Dolce, Spencer Fortman, Alina Goodman, Lanie Hamann, Tyler Hershenhouse, Elli Isaacson, Seth Kessler, Nicholas Khaytin, Samantha Kolber, Samantha Kovich, Tae Lee, Samuel Lemme, Rachel Levy, Aleen Lim, Albert Madrzyk, Daniel Maksymiv, Bianca Marinescu, Quetzali Martinez, Skylar Max, Yeong Seop No, SuHwan Noh, John Otoo, Nicole Pinter, Weronika Przybylo, Sergio Rabago, John Rallo, Andrew Randall, Morgan Renihan, Mario Ruiz, Michelle Segura, Daniel Spiller, Brendan Spraggs, Brandon Stern, Preston Swager, Ilir Terzija, Juliana Torbik, Sydney Umansky, Amanda Varela, Peter Vlahos, Emily Vodovoz, Samantha Waitley, Cole Wharton, Aidan Williamson, Danielle Wolff and Justin Zirzow.

*6th Grade Honor Roll (3.0 to 3.49 GPA):*

Rebekah Agnew, Feliciano Alvarez, Thanga Aruloli, Alexander Bilenko, Robert Black, Benjamin Burton, Kari Carnes, Michael Casarrubias, Allison Chase, Alexander Choi, Owen Christensen, Nicholas Cooper, Jennifer Diaz Tinoco, Bailey Emil, Hannah Fleishman-Norton, Luis Frayre, Tyler Gonzalez, Nathaniel Gunderson, Yasmin Herrera, Nicholas Huerta, Kayla Kalu, Sufyan Khalid, Seong Kim, Hannah LaBelle, Joseph Maller, Joseph Matgous, Manish McLain, Cache Mickle, Jake Morris, Anupam Murikurthy, Caleb Pattee, Juliana Pereira Rodriguez, Veronika Pyshynska, Gwendolin Reyes, Aaron Solens, Jakub Stefanik, Rachel Sternfield, Zachary Taylor, Yulissa Tellez, Ryan Teschky, Nathan Truger, Morgan Voeks, Schyler Weiss, Tayla Wilkerson, Casey Wood and Justin Wu. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.
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JFK Talented and Gifted Students Compete in Connecticut History Day

March 19, 2013, 5:11 pm
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JFK Talented and Gifted Students Compete in Connecticut History Day Patch Enfield, CT --

This year's theme for National History Day is turning points. March 16 was a turning point in JFK Middle School history, as 23 students from the talented and gifted program competed in Manchester for the first time in 18 years. I cannot attest to the years 1969-1994, so I will be a respectable historian and stick to twhat I can document!

The challange this year for the TAG students was to pick a topic that represented a major turning point in human history. The students chose the group exhibit category and had to adhere to guidelines, including creating a process paper, a annotated works cited page, a thesis statement, and captions and pictures supporting their thesis statement. This is easier said than done!

Sixth graders Alex Krawiec, Julia Radziewicz, Skylar Steele, and Hannah Smith focused on Steve Jobs' disruptive innovation of touch screen technology. Zach Healy, Nick Steele, Matt Campo, and Jaquelyn Daigneau chose to do their group exhibit on Enfield's industrial revolution, namely Bigelow Carpet and Hazard Powder. Both topics drew praise from the judges.

Eighth graders Brian Ruel and Alex Jensen did their turning point topic on the atomic age, and the judges liked their mix of science and history. Ethan Shea and Kyle Chester had a good review on their global warming exhibit. Erica Lovering, Sara Prosinski, and Alessia Manzi's project focusing on America's fast food culture and the rise of obesity rates drew a lot of attention from the judges and the public.

Seventh graders Jeremy Comfry, Alaina Santos, Rose Garrow, and Kaylee Piotte created their exhibit around the jet engine and the rise of airlines, and received good reviews. Kevin Stroiney, Ashley Smith, Grace O'Neil, and Sydney Nash were able to place first in the junior group exhibit division, earning them a spot in the state finals at Central Connecticut State University on April 27. Their topic focused on the impact of irrigation on human history.

All TAG students worked very hard in preparation for Connecticut History Day.  It was challenging, enjoyable, and eye-opening for them and me. We'll continue to 'make history' in future competitions. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.
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School Board Says AMS Name Change Will Happen, But to What Name?

March 20, 2013, 1:27 pm
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School Board Says AMS Name Change Will Happen, But to What Name? Patch Union City, CA --

The fight for renaming Alvarado Middle School after Filipino American leaders continued Tuesday as about 150 local youth marched from the school to the New Haven Board of Education meeting to voice their support.

The Tuesday night meeting was an informational one called for by the school board to clear the air on a number of concerns.

The topic became a highly debated, contentious community issue when the board discussed possibly renaming the school after Filipino American labor leaders Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz on March 5. The matter raised many questions from community members.

As the decision on the name change lingers, school board members set the record straight on a few key items Tuesday night.

*A name change is already approved*

“This board has already decided to change the name of Alvarado Middle School. That is not the question anymore. The question is: What will the name be?” board president Linda Canlas stated Tuesday.

According to board member Michelle Matthews, the board unanimously approved renaming Alvarado Middle School during their Jan. 22 meeting.

A naming committee then pondered various names before presenting the board with the Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School name — an idea that has been kicked around the district for 13 years and passed over three times in the past, board members said.

*Who’s going to pay for it?*

A big concern among those opposing the name change is the cost, which district officials estimated at $10,000, according to media reports. Though board members themselves did not directly comment on the cost Tuesday night, supporting organizations said they would raise funds and pay for it themselves.

“Rest assured that we will not ask for general funds from the school district,” said councilman Jim Navarro, who is also a member of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce and a former New Haven board member. “Not a single dollar from the district will be spent or fund this project.”

*What’s in a name?*

Many of those opposed to the change argue that it would neglect the historic significance of its current name — that of two-time governor Juan B. Alvarado, who served as California’s governor from 1836 to 1842, and for whom the town of Alvarado was named after.

But that’s not exactly the case, according to Matthews.

“While I recognize the attachment to Alvarado Middle School and its name, those of you who know this community and know our history know that the reason Alvarado Middle School was named Alvarado Middle School is because it was located adjacent to Alvarado Elementary,” Matthews said.

Other schools in the district already reflect and embrace the community’s diversity, including Cesar Chavez Middle School, which was originally named New Haven Middle School.

The Alvarado name also continues to live on as two main roads and an elementary school bear it, board member Jonas Dino added.

If the name change is adopted, it would be the first school in the country named after Filipino Americans, according to board members. “That’s extraordinary right there,” Dino said.

*Public comment*

Despite no action being taken, more than a dozen community members and leaders spoke at the meeting to reiterate their support:

· Joe Ku’e Angeles, a Logan counselor and member of the New Haven Pilipino American Society for Education: “We have the money … This needs to happen for diversity, for no other reason than that. New Haven is a district and a community that celebrates the idea of diversity … This economy will not change in six months. It will not change in a year.”

· Erica Viray-Santos, a San Leandro teacher and former New Haven teacher: “We are not just trying to rename a facility, we are trying to instill a strong sense of self … This is not just Filipino history, it’s American history.”

· A James Logan High School student: “This renaming does not divide us but unite us … This is history in the making. We are part of this history. I say ‘we’ even though I am not Filipino. I am the people. I am Itliong, I am Vera Cruz.”

The only opposing voice came from the Alvarado Middle School School Site Council. Member Lance Nishihira read a letter to the school board acknowledging the importance of the two Filipino American leaders but asking they delay taking any action on the matter.

"What’s the hurry? Such a discretionary expense can surely wait until the school district is on firmer footing," Nishihira said.

*What happens now?*

The Board of Education will decide on a name based on a recommendation from the naming committee at their next meeting, which will be held April 16.

How do you feel about the name change? Tell us in the comments below. Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.
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Decision Delayed on Proposed Bonnie Cove Condominiums

March 20, 2013, 3:43 pm
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The proposed 23-unit condominium project on Bonnie Cove Avenue and Gladstone Street sparked debate during Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting on whether the project would be appropriate addition on the long vacant lot.

City staff initially recommended the commission to deny the Olson Company’s request for zone changes, stating that the project did not “complement existing development in terms of scale and character,” nor did it provide a satisfactory plan for current vacant and unused lots on the property. The plan includes the option of 30 additional units in the future.

The 1,300 to 1,500 square-foot, two-story detached condominiums were estimated to sell in the upper $300,000 range to the lower $400,000 range.

But many nearby residents spoke during Tuesday’s public comment period in support of the project, insisting that a residential project would be more favorable compared to the three-story medical facility expansion proposed in 2007.

Erica Landman, who was involved in the push to prevent the 2007 project from materializing, praised the Olson Company’s outreach to nearby residents.

“Yes there’s 23 condos, but I would take that any day over a 48-foot building with the option of going 80 feet tall,” said Landman.

A representative with the Olson Company said that 104 signatures in support of the plan were collected from nearby residents.

However, not everyone was supportive of new condominiums. Residents and property owners raised concerns that the project would congest parking and increase traffic. Others believed that adding more condominiums in the city would decrease property values.

“We’ve got condos and apartments coming out of ears,” said property owner Madeline Webb. “We are developing a class of people who are happy to stay in a condo. Do any of you all live in a 1400-square-foot place with four bedrooms? That’s an awfully small place and it tends to be a low-income area.”

The three present planning commissioners – Cliff Hamlow, Eric Duyshart and Joseph Battaglia – said the project had potential and believed that it deserved consideration from the two absent commissioners – Michael Matthews and Andrew Jared.

“These are single family detached homes,” said Battaglia. “Granted that they are on smaller lots, they do create from what I’ve seen in this area and in other areas also, nice, clean communities because they have an HOA and they have invested people. I have a hard time turning it down at this point.”

The public hearing was moved to the April 2 Planning Commission meeting. Reported by Patch 20 hours ago.
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The Other Duckling – an emporium of inspired gifts and gems that are more than just sitting pretty

March 21, 2013, 1:05 am
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This delightful online emporium of eclectic individual and vintage pieces has attracted a growing following of delighted customers who regularly turn to theotherduckling.co.uk to snap up its unusual and pre-loved home furnishings and beautiful, handcrafted treasures. As a result, the purveyors of The Other Duckling finery, Andrew and Erica, are now adding more stylish collections to the range each month and have introduced a simpler online ordering process that makes for an even more satisfying shopping experience.

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The former creative professionals relocated from London offices to Hampshire countryside in 2008 to put an eye for all things beautiful and some very valuable marketing, design and textiles backgrounds into The Other Duckling, which launched in 2009. Today, the website serves as the showcase for an exquisite collection of Erica’s fabulous knitted home accessories that sits alongside shabby chic furniture, designer homewares and vintage finds, which Andrew has scoured and sourced from like-minded and very trusted designers and merchants based far and wide. With a touch of The Other Duckling magic that leaves every piece bursting with character and charm, it’s little wonder that other specialist online retailers are so keen to champion this very endearing brand as part of their own collections.

Every month, The Other Duckling features a captivating miscellany for the home, from dainty tealight holders and the softest throws to vintage tableware and shabby chic tables, chairs and cabinets that you simply wouldn’t find on the high street. However, essential for 2013 is the range of Erica Quincey Knits that has proved so popular with Duckling followers who have found her comfy knitted pouffés the most coveted objet de virtu of the season. See the full range at theotherduckling.co.uk/pouffes-by-erica-quincey-70-c.asp.

Delivery of all items is prompt and inexpensive and customer service is reassuringly efficient; the advice from those in the know is that theotherduckling.co.uk is a must-have bookmark that you’ll turn to again and again.

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Notes to editors:

The Other Duckling is an online treasure trove of endearing home accessories, home furnishings and gifts, including designer homewares, vintage, revamped and shabby chic furniture and Erica Quincey knitted textiles. Please visit http://www.theotherduckling.co.uk to see the full range and for further information.

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The Other Duckling have an extensive photographic library. Please get in contact if you require further images in different resolutions or formats. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.
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Barclays Recommends Continued Exposure to Equities over Fixed Income

March 21, 2013, 7:00 am
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Barclays Recommends Continued Exposure to Equities over Fixed Income

Global Outlook favors developed market equities, especially in the US, Japan, UK and Spain

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Investors should stay with an equity rich portfolio and focus more on idiosyncratic factors within asset classes than on the potential for major risk-on, risk-off market swings, according to Barclays' latest flagship quarterly research publication, Global Outlook: Stay with equities for now. Despite the recent rally in equities, recommendations made in Barclays' December 2012 Global Outlook favoring equities over bonds continue to hold true, with equities outperforming almost all other assets by a wide margin.




"The predominant risks today are that the market has come too far too fast, and that investor sentiment has become overly optimistic," said Larry Kantor, Head of Research. "However, we expect any correction to be contained given persistent fundamental support for equities, including extraordinary monetary stimulus, low risk of a cyclical downturn and attractive valuations relative to fixed income."

The resolution of US fiscal issues in the direction of near-term restraint is occurring against a background of better-than-expected economic momentum, thus moderating growth enough for the Fed to maintain aggressive asset buying. However, as signs of improving US growth prospects are confirmed, there is a risk that investors begin to price in an end to the Fed's massive bond-buying program - although this is unlikely to be an issue for the next few months.

In Europe, Barclays has revised down forecasts of growth in Q4 2012 and Q1 2013. However, against the background of continued recession, what is surprising is how little impact events such as the Italian elections and the Cyprus bailout have had on markets. This reflects the success of policy measures - especially the backstop provided by the ECB - in stabilizing country and bank funding and the cautious stance of market positioning.

In Japan, with the government's commitment to ease monetary policy, the Bank of Japan appears set to join the Fed in applying extraordinary monetary stimulus. The Global Outlook now expects Japan to be the one developed economy showing truly robust growth this year.

Other recommendations in Barclays' Global Outlook include:

· Prefer developed market over emerging market equities

· Maintain equity exposure in both the US and Japan; UK stocks are appealing; Spanish equities look cheap

· In fixed income, there are probably more opportunities in emerging markets than in the developed markets, where yields are already at rock-bottom levels

· Look for returns in EM using asset selection based on idiosyncratic factors such as divergences in monetary and FX policy across countries

· In commodities and credit, correlations have fallen dramatically reducing opportunities for broad directional trades
· Expect further weakening in the yen and the British pound

Barclays' Global Outlook research report, published quarterly, provides an assessment of all major economies and outlines the likely implications for global financial markets, including commodities, credit, economics, emerging markets, equities, fixed income and foreign exchange.

Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, we operate in over 50 countries and employ over 140,000 people. We provide large corporate, government and institutional clients with a full spectrum of solutions to their strategic advisory, financing and risk management needs. Our clients also benefit from access to the breadth of expertise across Barclays. We're one of the largest financial services providers in the world, and are also engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate banking, and wealth and investment management. Barclays offers premier investment banking products and services to its clients through Barclays Bank PLC.

For more information, visit www.barclays.com





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Klemm Was 'Quite Open' About Relationship: Former Student to ABC7

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A former Wheaton North High School student told ABC7 News that the teacher charged with sexual assault of a teen this week was "quite open" about stepping down from his role as the speech team coach in 2011 because he had "too close of a relationship" with another student.

Edwin Klemm, 43, was charged earlier this week with 11 counts of criminal sexual assault of a teen, after he had sexual encounters with a former student in a classroom, a parking garage in Chicago and at his home, prosecutors said.

The relationship between Klemm and the student first came to light after her parents found a love letter from him to their daughter, prosecutors said. The relationship began in February 2011 when the student was 16. Prosecutors said the student told Klemm that the relationship was wrong and broke it off in December 2011.

District 200 spokesman Erica Loiacono said Thursday that authorities informed the district of Klemm's charges Tuesday night and provided additional details Wednesday morning. 

She said Klemm submitted his letter of resignation from his role as the speech team coach in May 2011, but she would not comment on the reason for his resignation.

Loiacono said if suspicions are brought to school authorities, the school principal is supposed to conduct an investigation and determine whether to report the issue to authorities or the district's human resources department.

Another student told ABC7 News Klemm was one of the nicest teachers at Wheaton North. See Klemm in the student video above.

Klemm is being held at DuPage County Jail on $600,000 bail, with 10 percent needed to apply as bond. 

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Traffic Advisory: Main Street to Close for Parade Saturday

March 21, 2013, 11:59 am
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Traffic Advisory: Main Street to Close for Parade Saturday Patch Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY --

Southampton Town Police are urging motorists to say away from Main Street and find alternative routes on Saturday as marchers will take to the roadway for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The parade, which will be led by Sister Kathy as this year's Grand Marshal, will kick off at 11:00 a.m. However, Main Street will be closed, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The Parade route will run northbound on Ponquogue Avenue to Montauk Highway and end near the Hampton Bays Diner.

Police said a large number of people are expected to attend and traffic delays are anticipated on Montauk Highway from Bittersweet South to Flanders Road and Ponquogue Avenue from King Street to Montauk Highway.

*Patch wants to know:* Are you going to the parade? Be sure to share your photos by e-mailing them to Erica.Jackson@Patch.com.

*Related Reading:*

· Sister Kathryn Named as St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal

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The easy-to-read Patch newsletter lists the top local news headlines, events and announcements of the day, and you can unsubscribe any time if you decide to.

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A Sign of Spring in Westhampton Beach

March 21, 2013, 11:59 am
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A Sign of Spring in Westhampton Beach Patch Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY --

Wednesday was the First Day of Spring, but with bits of snow still on the ground and 34-degree temperatures, it may have been hard to tell.

But, signs of spring are abound and spring flowers are starting to pop up as seen in the photos above, which were taken at Westhampton Beach Village Hall on Wednesday evening.

Help get the spirits of your neighbors up by sharing your signs of spring photos by uploading them to this post or by e-mailing them to Erica.Jackson@Patch.com or texting them to 631-605-9648.

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AMC Courthouse’s cushy recliners reflect the future of movie theaters

March 21, 2013, 6:40 pm
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Most companies can only dream of this kind of word-of-mouth marketing: “Best movie theater ever,” Erica Austin, 24, said to her companion as they passed AMC Courthouse Plaza 8 recently, headed for the Metro. ¶ What sounds like hyperbole has echoed across the Twitterverse and Yelp since the Arlington movie house rolled out renovations in October. The upgrades include extravagantly oversize red chairs that transform into recliners with footrests at the touch of a button. There’s no need to elbow for armrest space, which is more than sufficient. And comfort gets a boost from convenience, especially for the notoriously tardy. Whether buying tickets online or in person, filmgoers select seats ahead of time, rendering needless early arrivals or sprawling jackets across a row for savesies. ¶ While multiplexes across the nation are beginning to unveil similar concepts, the Arlington theater is among the first in the Washington region to invite patrons to lie back and enjoy luxury amenities beyond the feature presentation. The effort seems to indicate that theaters are getting a crash course in marketing after decades of essentially relying on studios to attract customers.

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