Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
According to Webster’s Dictionary, dance is “a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music.” But beyond graceful choreography, dance is an integral part of many world cultures. Some students have spent years practicing dance genres inherent to a particular culture, like Irish step dance (traditional Irish dancing), Indian classical dance, and African tribal dance…
Lucia Molina
Reporter
While students are enjoying their first day of winter break on Friday, teachers and faculty will be attending their semi-annual department party known as Professional Development Day. For four days out of the year, New Canaan teachers get together to work on new skills, focus on curricular issues, listen to speakers, and watch presentations done by faculty members.
Professional Development Day is an opportunity for teachers and faculty to get together, share new ideas for teaching, and look for ways to best integrate the curriculum…
On Saturday, the Varsity Girl’s Hockey Team held a Family Free Skate fundraiser at Terry Connors Ice Rink in Stamford. The fundraiser was designed to support the players and to help pay for practices at local ice rinks (practice time on the ice can be costly). Also, the ‘Free Skate’ encourages youths to join hockey programs. Here are some photographs of the event…
Conor Goodwin
Reporter
Only two of the twelve teams that entered the NFL postseason nearly a month ago have remained. In only a few days, the Indianapolis Colts will be competing against the New Orleans Saints for the Lombardi Trophy. The Colts and Saints both feature high powered offenses led by Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, and both teams boast big play defenses hungry for turnovers. The stage has been set for a dramatic showdown in South Florida on February 7th. Kickoff is at 6:30 pm…
Emily Greene
News Editor
Tomorrow, the Varsity Girl’s Hockey Team will be hosting a “Family Free Skate,” from 6:30-8, at Terry Connors Ice Rink in Stamford.
The team is selling tickets for $10 throughout the week, however, tickets will also be sold at the door for $10.
The Free Skate is the hockey team’s main fundraiser for the year. Junior tri-captain Jana Persky explained the purpose of the fundraiser. “Since hockey is an expensive sport, with ice time costing up to $450 an hour, players are responsible for more than $20,000…” Jana said.
