WMS holiday canned food drive
By Lilliana Murdy
Washington Middle School recently donated 1,223 cans to the Meriden Soup Kitchen at the First Baptist church on Broad Street. This year's canned food drive was sponsored by the Builder’s Club. During the holiday season the Church serves about 130 meals each day and the Builder’s Club advisor, Mrs. McBride, said they were grateful for our contribution. "It feels good to know we helped feed people who cannot afford it," said Annika Hanson, 8th grader. The food drive was competitive, with 4B as the winner with 262 cans donated and they will have an ice cream party sponsored by the Builders Club. Seventh grade donated the most cans; 391 total.
Washington Middle School recently donated 1,223 cans to the Meriden Soup Kitchen at the First Baptist church on Broad Street. This year's canned food drive was sponsored by the Builder’s Club. During the holiday season the Church serves about 130 meals each day and the Builder’s Club advisor, Mrs. McBride, said they were grateful for our contribution. "It feels good to know we helped feed people who cannot afford it," said Annika Hanson, 8th grader. The food drive was competitive, with 4B as the winner with 262 cans donated and they will have an ice cream party sponsored by the Builders Club. Seventh grade donated the most cans; 391 total.
City wide honors band and orchestra; music at higher note
By Kimberly Preece
Honors Band and Orchestra, (HBO) a new organization this year at Washington, is advised by Ms. Kwiczor, WMS music teacher and Mr. Cote, a music teacher from Lincoln Middle School. They decided to start an HBO for students who wanted a challenge.
The HBO is different from traditional band and orchestra, because it has more challenging music, and has middle school students from all over Meriden. Washington, Edison, and Lincoln. Any middle school student who lives in Meriden, can join the HBO.
This group has practices at Lincoln Middle School on Tuesdays, from 6:15 – 8:00 PM. The only instruments not accepted at this time are guitar and piano.
Students may also want to consider joining the Citywide Jazz Band, which accepts any and all instruments. This group is also open to all Meriden students and practices are held at Lincoln Middle School on Thursday nights, from 6:15 – 8:00 PM. Be sure to check out these musical opportunities!
Honors Band and Orchestra, (HBO) a new organization this year at Washington, is advised by Ms. Kwiczor, WMS music teacher and Mr. Cote, a music teacher from Lincoln Middle School. They decided to start an HBO for students who wanted a challenge.
The HBO is different from traditional band and orchestra, because it has more challenging music, and has middle school students from all over Meriden. Washington, Edison, and Lincoln. Any middle school student who lives in Meriden, can join the HBO.
This group has practices at Lincoln Middle School on Tuesdays, from 6:15 – 8:00 PM. The only instruments not accepted at this time are guitar and piano.
Students may also want to consider joining the Citywide Jazz Band, which accepts any and all instruments. This group is also open to all Meriden students and practices are held at Lincoln Middle School on Thursday nights, from 6:15 – 8:00 PM. Be sure to check out these musical opportunities!
The Little Mermaid
By Natalie Turgeon
Mrs. Mendes, the head director for Drama Club at Washington Middle School said, the play this year is called The Little Mermaid Jr. The production will be performed in the month of May.
Two actors are cast for each major part and there are two casts; Atlantic and Pacific. Grimsby: Josh Pianka and Emillie Adams; King Triton: Tyrece Albrincoles and Spencer Carvalho; Sebastian: Avery Shortall and Khalil Hissouf; Ariel Natalie Turgeon and Mia Atterberry; Flounder: Madison Wilson and Samantha Minore; Scuttle: Jeremy Szawerda and Bryan Brazel; Ursula Avery Rilley and Jamilee Saren.
Mrs. Mendes favorite songs in the play are Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl.
Some of Mrs. Mendes's favorite characters are Sebastian and Ariel. Mrs. Mendes adds, "We chose this production because it gave the opportunity to showcase many talented performers we have at Washington Middle School."
Mrs. Mendes, the head director for Drama Club at Washington Middle School said, the play this year is called The Little Mermaid Jr. The production will be performed in the month of May.
Two actors are cast for each major part and there are two casts; Atlantic and Pacific. Grimsby: Josh Pianka and Emillie Adams; King Triton: Tyrece Albrincoles and Spencer Carvalho; Sebastian: Avery Shortall and Khalil Hissouf; Ariel Natalie Turgeon and Mia Atterberry; Flounder: Madison Wilson and Samantha Minore; Scuttle: Jeremy Szawerda and Bryan Brazel; Ursula Avery Rilley and Jamilee Saren.
Mrs. Mendes favorite songs in the play are Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl.
Some of Mrs. Mendes's favorite characters are Sebastian and Ariel. Mrs. Mendes adds, "We chose this production because it gave the opportunity to showcase many talented performers we have at Washington Middle School."
Club Y
By Zeel Patel
Swimming, basketball, video games, and volleyball, can all be found at the Meriden Y.M.C.A on Friday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for sixth through eighth graders during the school year. DJ, dancing, and use of the gym are also available.
The program begins in January, and the cost is $3.00. The Y.M.C.A can hold about 200 kids.Another interesting thing Club Y offers is a room called the Exergame Arcade. This room has machines that are the perfect combination of exercising and video games. For example, students can play a video game while riding a stationary bike. This allows them to exercise their arms and legs while having fun.
YMCA Executive Director, John Benigni, says, “We can’t make kids do it, but alerting them is key.” Club Y is located on Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main Street. Come have fun with friends while getting a workout and staying fit!
Swimming, basketball, video games, and volleyball, can all be found at the Meriden Y.M.C.A on Friday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for sixth through eighth graders during the school year. DJ, dancing, and use of the gym are also available.
The program begins in January, and the cost is $3.00. The Y.M.C.A can hold about 200 kids.Another interesting thing Club Y offers is a room called the Exergame Arcade. This room has machines that are the perfect combination of exercising and video games. For example, students can play a video game while riding a stationary bike. This allows them to exercise their arms and legs while having fun.
YMCA Executive Director, John Benigni, says, “We can’t make kids do it, but alerting them is key.” Club Y is located on Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main Street. Come have fun with friends while getting a workout and staying fit!
Mrs.Hozebin, our new Vice Principal
By Natalie Turgeon
Natalie: How does it feel being the new vice principal of Washington Middle School?
Mrs. Hozebin: I feel really happy and lucky to be in this position. I like to work with staff and students. I'm very proud to work here.
Natalie: What's different from being a teacher in Cluster Five, to being the vice principal of the school?
Mrs. Hozebin: More kids to get to know; it can be challenging, but it's a good thing. I like to work with the staff and to see more happening in the school.
Natalie: What do you like to do outside of school?
Mrs. Hozebin: I love sports like soccer, mountain climbing, softball, working out, reading, going to college, and spending time with my family and my husband.
Natalie: What are you getting your doctorate in?
Mrs. Hozebin: Educational Leadership.
Natalie: What is your favorite class?
Mrs. Hozebin: Curriculum classes
Natalie: How long have you been a teacher?
Mrs. Hozebin: I have been a teacher for seven years
Natalie: Where have you been a teacher?
Mrs. Hozebin: Just Washington Middle School
Natalie: Where did you go to college
Mrs. Hozebin: Central Connecticut State, University of Bridgeport, and Southern
Connecticut State University.
Natalie: From where will your doctorate be?
Mrs. Hozebin: Southern Connecticut State University in New
Haven.
Natalie: For what have you been a coach?
Mrs. Hozebin: Soccer and Softball.
Natalie: How does it feel being the new vice principal of Washington Middle School?
Mrs. Hozebin: I feel really happy and lucky to be in this position. I like to work with staff and students. I'm very proud to work here.
Natalie: What's different from being a teacher in Cluster Five, to being the vice principal of the school?
Mrs. Hozebin: More kids to get to know; it can be challenging, but it's a good thing. I like to work with the staff and to see more happening in the school.
Natalie: What do you like to do outside of school?
Mrs. Hozebin: I love sports like soccer, mountain climbing, softball, working out, reading, going to college, and spending time with my family and my husband.
Natalie: What are you getting your doctorate in?
Mrs. Hozebin: Educational Leadership.
Natalie: What is your favorite class?
Mrs. Hozebin: Curriculum classes
Natalie: How long have you been a teacher?
Mrs. Hozebin: I have been a teacher for seven years
Natalie: Where have you been a teacher?
Mrs. Hozebin: Just Washington Middle School
Natalie: Where did you go to college
Mrs. Hozebin: Central Connecticut State, University of Bridgeport, and Southern
Connecticut State University.
Natalie: From where will your doctorate be?
Mrs. Hozebin: Southern Connecticut State University in New
Haven.
Natalie: For what have you been a coach?
Mrs. Hozebin: Soccer and Softball.