Lucia Molina
Reporter
Once again, Apple has come out with another innovative device that takes the Multi-Touch screen to a whole new level. Scheduled to be in stores on Saturday April 3rd, the iPad is a seemingly larger version of the iTouch and iPhone. It has the same apps, but with a few more features such as vivid photo lighting and HD videos that can be watched on YouTube. As the debut of the iPad nears, excitement grows among the student body…
Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
When did you start playing the violin?
I actually started playing the piano at age four, and I continued with that for ten years. I started playing the violin in third grade to help with my piano training, but I felt more free with the violin. The piano is mainly a solo instrument, but you can play the violin with other people in quartets, groups, or orchestras. I liked the opportunity to play with other musicians.
What are your practices like? Do you play in any selective orchestras?
Since I’m a junior, I’m trying to focus on academics this year. Last year, however, I used to practice two to three hours each night and then six hours a day on the weekends with my teacher. My practice schedule is not as consistent now, but when I do practice it’s for a long time. I used to play in the Norwalk Youth Symphony and I’ve participated in the Western Regionals and All-State Orchestras…
Kelly Saiz
Reporter
This Sunday, March 28th, the Scholarship Foundation will host its annual Scholarship Sunday. During the drive, student volunteers will go door to door to ask for contributions from New Canaan residents.
Tomorrow students will attend an “American Idol” themed assembly that will feature an informational video and speakers. The assembly encourages students to sign up and volunteer for the drive.
For 43 years, the foundation has reached out to town merchants and residents in order to fund the extended education of high school students. Harry Coleman, an affiliate of Colombia University and distinguished New Canaan resident started the foundation in 1967. Principal and foundation Chairman Tony Pavia says that the program has been an unquestioned force in providing for the academic careers of students…
Danielle Sorcher
Reporter
Junior and senior prom are coming up, and quickly. The juniors are scrambling to find dates for their April prom, and the seniors are waiting for their turn in May. Though both proms are both a little ways away, girls have already begun searching for their perfect dresses.
Prom dress shopping started fairly early. “When did I start looking? Last year,” junior Katie Van Veghel said. “No, but really…”
Maureen Dinnie
Photo Editor
From the moment the last flake of snow melts into the ground, Spring Fever is in full swing. Though Connecticut temperatures only max out at around 70 degrees, students are not taking any sunny days for granted.
Photo by: img.dailymail.co.uk
Some warmer states may call it crazy, but students are taking complete advantage of the warmer days, at least clothing-wise. “It’s acceptable to start wearing flip-flops or sandals starting in March, assuming that it’s not still snowing,” junior Kimmy Glerum said…
