Sand Script January, 2010 John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School Volume LXXIV Snowflakes, chestnuts, and Mickey Mouse. There's only one thing that all of these have in common: Christ- mas at Hallahan! Hallahan cele- brated the season early this year with the ―Jingle Jam‖. The dance was held on December 4, 2009. Students and their dates danced to the music in a gym that was covered from top to bottom with snowflakes. Popular songs were heard through- out the gym such as "The Cupid Shuffle" by Cupid, "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas, "Fire Burnin‘'" by Sean Kingston, and more. The memorable night ended with tears during the senior song, "Remember Me This Way" by Jordan Hill. When asked what she thought of the dance, Terri Larizzo said, "It was a great time to get into the spirit of the holi- days". "It was fun getting all dressed up with my friends", said Sara Sheedy. The Jingle Jam was a memorable dance in which everyone had fun celebrating the Christmas season together. On Thursday, November 19, 2009 8th grade students from around the Archdio- cese were ex- cused from school for the day in order to visit Hallahan. While here, the 8th graders met their future classmates and toured the school on a fake roster. They also walked around the gym during an activities fair and later participated in a pep rally. For many, this was their first experience at Hallahan, and for most oth- ers 8th Grade Day was the deciding point that they wanted to start high school in September at Hallahan. Their day started as they shyly socialized in the school cafeteria with the other 8th graders. Then they were lead upstairs into their homerooms to play games and re- ceive their roster for the day. Throughout the day the 8th graders and their Ambas- sador leaders went around the school, visiting classrooms and participating in mock classes and department presenta- tions. The majority of 8th graders said their favorite class was the Science presentation, which involved Hallahan science teachers and Hallahan student assistants executing interesting and elaborate science experiments. After lunch the 8th grade students came into the gym for the activities fair. After a few more classes they were escorted back to homeroom and then into the gym for a pep rally which featured routines by the Halla- han cheerleaders and dance team. There was also a Hallahan trivia game, gift prizes, and a special routine by Mrs. Gigante. At dismissal the 8th graders said good- bye to the new friends they made and ex- ited the building. Most seemed to be ex- citedly waiting to come back as a student in September. The Hallahan Ambassadors, led by the Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement, Mrs. Dumin-Brosious, have been working hard all year to help spread the word about Hallahan. The Ambassadors have found success in the past couple of years, nearly doubling enrollment for the Sophomore and Freshmen classes by telling visitors about Halla- han and giving tours around the school. This year the Ambassadors have been working harder than ever to help 8th graders choose Hallahan as their high school. So far they have planned and par- ticipated in activities to promote Halla- han such as Freshmen Orientation, 8th Grade Day, Open House for Middle School students, Open House for stu- dents from Cardinal Dougherty, Cook- ies and Carols, and even a scholarship test. As the school year goes on the Ambassadors will participate in a 7th Grade Day as well as many other events. Everyone in this select group of students have given up valuable time after school, on week- ends, and even on days off to help to keep Halla- han thriving with students. It's not the volunteer hours or the amount of time they spend with friends that keeps the Hallahan Ambassadors returning to promote their school; it‘s the feeling that you are needed and necessary to keep your school open for future generations of young girls. Being an Ambassador is truly some- thing special that you should not pass up. If you are inter- ested in becom- ing an Ambas- sador stop in the Of- fice of Institu- tional Advancement and sign up for an up- coming event with Mrs. Dumin- Brosious. You won't regret it! Students pose for a picture at the Jingle Jam Universal Visitation Day ■ Students enjoy beloved tradition ———————–——————————— By: Angela Robb ‗10 Student Ambassadors ■ Become one today! ———————–——————————–—————————–————————————— By: Angela Robb ‗10 Jingle Jam ■ Celebrating the season ———————–——————————— By: Tiffany Cautilli ‗12 Inside This issue: Page 2: Cardinal’s Christmas Party, Mummers Parade, and more Page 3: Book and movie reviews 8th graders watch the Science Department presentation Dominique Brennan and Jonell Bright work the Sandscript table It was that time of the year when every Hallahan home- room competed and decorated their homeroom doors. This year‘s theme was ―Christmas around the world.‖ Every homeroom did a great job decorating their door at with Christmas spirit. A special congratulation goes to Mrs. Sheetz‘s home- room (C-3) for winning first place. Coming in second place was Mr. Gambone‘s home- room followed by Mrs. Lafty‘s homeroom in third place. Student Council generously took the time to provide deli- cious baked goods for the win- ners as prizes. Door-decorating Contest ■ Christmas around the world ———————–———————————–— By: Shelley Leung ‗12 What a joy it was for the juniors and seniors on No- vember 20, 2009. Twelve students from the Class of 2011 and one from the Class of 2010 were proudly in- ducted into the prestigious organization, the National Honor Society. The students honored were Safiatou Dagnoko, Sara DeSimone, Isabella Fidanza, Madeline Lueb- bert, Sarah Meyers, Ashley Mosser, Katrina Murray, Jessica Panieczko, Gina Salvadore, Christine Sellers, Kristen Thomas, Toni Wagenhoffer, and Kimberly Sahms. They have all shown excellence in academics, service, leadership, and character. The rest of the classes of 2011 and 2010 were given the opportunity to support and show their gratitude towards their fellow class- mates. Parents were also invited to attend the prestig- ious induction. The National Honor Society encourages people to improve them- selves even more by being studious and reaching out to change the world. NHS Induction ■ Honoring our Scholars ———————–——————————— By: Lena Ma ‗10 Student ambassadors assist the 8th grade visitors
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Sand Script January, 2010 John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School Volume LXXIV
Snowflakes, chestnuts, and Mickey
Mouse. There's only one thing that
all of these have in common: Christ-
mas at Hallahan! Hallahan cele-
brated the season early this year with
the ―Jingle Jam‖. The dance was
held on December 4, 2009.
Students and their dates danced to
the music in a gym that was covered
from top to bottom with snowflakes.
Popular songs were heard through-
out the gym such as "The Cupid
Shuffle" by Cupid, "I Gotta Feeling"
by Black Eyed Peas, "Fire Burnin‘'"
by Sean Kingston, and more.
The memorable night ended with
tears during the senior song,
"Remember Me This Way" by
Jordan Hill. When asked what
she thought of the dance, Terri
Larizzo said, "It was a great time
to get into the spirit of the holi-
days". "It was fun getting all
dressed up with my friends", said
Sara Sheedy.
The Jingle Jam was a memorable
dance in which everyone had fun
celebrating the Christmas season
together.
On Thursday,
November 19,
2009 8th grade
students from
around the
Archdio-
cese were ex-
cused from
school for the
day in order to
visit Hallahan.
While here, the
8th graders met
their future
classmates and
toured the
school on a fake
roster. They also walked
around the gym during an
activities fair and later participated in a
pep rally. For many, this was their first
experience at Hallahan, and for most oth-
ers 8th Grade
Day was the
deciding point that they wanted to start
high school in September at Hallahan.
Their day started as they shyly socialized
in the school cafeteria with the other 8th
graders. Then they were lead upstairs into
their homerooms to play games and re-
ceive their roster for the day. Throughout
the day the 8th graders and their Ambas-
sador leaders went around the school,
visiting classrooms and participating in
mock classes and department presenta-
tions. The majority of 8th graders said
their favorite class was the Science
presentation, which involved Hallahan
science teachers and Hallahan student
assistants executing interesting and
elaborate science experiments.
After lunch the 8th grade students
came into the gym for the activities
fair. After a few more classes they
were escorted back to homeroom and
then into the gym for a pep rally
which featured routines by the Halla-
han cheerleaders and dance team.
There was also a Hallahan trivia
game, gift prizes, and a special routine by
Mrs. Gigante.
At dismissal the 8th graders said good-
bye to the new friends they made and ex-
ited the building. Most seemed to be ex-
citedly waiting to come back as a student
in September.
The Hallahan Ambassadors,
led by the Director of the Office of
Institutional Advancement, Mrs.
Dumin-Brosious, have been working
hard all year to help spread the word
about Hallahan. The Ambassadors
have found success in the past couple
of years, nearly doubling enrollment
for the Sophomore and Freshmen
classes by telling visitors about Halla-
han and giving tours around the school.
This year the Ambassadors have been
working harder than ever to help 8th
graders choose Hallahan as their high
school.
So far they have planned and par-
ticipated in activities to promote Halla-
han such as Freshmen Orientation, 8th
Grade Day, Open House for Middle
School students, Open House for stu-
dents from Cardinal Dougherty, Cook-
ies and Carols, and even a scholarship
test. As the school year goes on the
Ambassadors will participate in a 7th
Grade Day as well as many other
events.
Everyone in this select group of
students have given up valuable time
after
school,
on
week-
ends,
and even
on days
off to
help to
keep
Halla-
han
thriving
with
students.
It's not
the volunteer
hours or the amount of time they spend
with friends that keeps the Hallahan
Ambassadors returning to promote
their school; it‘s the feeling that you
are needed and necessary to keep your
school open for future generations of
young girls.
Being an Ambassador is truly some-
thing
special
that you
should
not pass
up. If you
are inter-
ested in
becom-
ing an
Ambas-
sador
stop in
the Of-
fice of
Institu-
tional
Advancement and sign up for an up-
coming event with Mrs. Dumin-
Brosious. You won't regret it!
Students pose for a picture at the Jingle Jam
Universal Visitation Day ■ Students enjoy beloved tradition ———————–——————————— By: Angela Robb ‗10