AMC math test today

Emily Greene
News Editor

Today, the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) test will be administered during D and A period in the Wagner room.

The school is offering the AMC level 10 test for grades 10 and below and the AMC level 12 test for grades 12 and below.

According to Math Department Chair Jennifer Lee, many students planned to take the test. “Traditionally, most M4 students sit [for the exam]…”

For the love of Haute Couture

Kelly Saiz
Blogger

It has been understood, in situations ranging from the behavioral patterns between father and son to the imperial attitudes of nations that ideas may be passed down from top to bottom. Like many things, the translation from high fashion to street fashion can take time. However…

Jersey Shore at the Outback: a sold out hit

Selina Koller
Reporter

Last night, the girls’ ice hockey team organized a Jersey Shore themed dance at the Outback as a fundraiser for their program. “[The girls’ hockey team] gets very little funding from the school,” senior Kelsey Durkin said. “We had a competition between the grades on the team to see who could raise the most money, and the seniors decided to have this dance.”

The team sold over 160 tickets for the dance, which was open to students of all grades. “It cost about $750 to rent the Outback, so we made a profit of more than $1000,” Kelsey said.

The team wanted to use a theme for the dance that would be appealing and entertaining to most students…

Super Bowl Sunday is more than just a football game

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…

New Baseball Coach Mitch Hoffman looks to rebuild team

Logan Phillips
Reporter

For the first time since 1991, there is a new man at the helm of our baseball program. Announced as the new coach last November, previous Assistant Varsity Head Coach Mitch Hoffman will take over the reins from Mark Rearic as head varsity coach going into the 2010 season. Mr. Hoffman brings with him an established baseball resume. As the baseball coach and Athletic Director for St. Lukes, Hoffman piloted the Crusaders to several state championships and a winning record until 2005, when he left St. Luke’s High School to found the Bobby Valentine Sports Academy in Stamford.

Coach Hoffman is adopting a philosophy of commitment and dedication with the baseball team…