Bold Eagle - Quarter 4 - 2024

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EAGLE
MOUNT EVERETT STUDENT QUARTERLY
IN THIS ISSUE Q4 / 2024
A Surge in School Spirit
By Nathan TenBroeck
The Exchange Program
By Jullia Devoti
Poems
By Jade Brown
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Bold Eagle Editorial Staff:
Editor in Chief: Allison Steuernagle ‘24
Editor of Design: Emily Steuernagle ‘24
Teacher Advisor: Ms. Simpson
Teacher Design Advisor: Ms. Giordano
Bold Eagle Contributors:
Nathan TenBroeck ‘24
Lucia Cicerchia ‘24
Jade Brown ‘26
Ben Vella ‘26
Julia Devoti ‘24
Megan Loring ‘24
Aiden Murray ‘24
Kai Florez ‘25
Mount Everett Regional School
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Credit: Ms. Giordano and Emily Steuernagle
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A Surge in School Spirit
BY NATHAN TENBROECK
credit: menshealth.com
Photo provided by SBRSD
Following the eight-town school merger discussions, the
Southern Berkshire Regional School District has seen
a dramatic gain in an essential part of the high school
experience: school spirit. Students at Mount Everett
High School have witnessed a higher level of school
spirit than ever before. There has been an increased level
of academic interest, athletic pride, even singing in the
hallways, all the way from elementary to high school.
Last October, residents of the eight Southern Berkshire
and Berkshire Hills Regional School District towns began
considering a vote on whether to merge SBRSD and
BHRSD. While residents debated, Southern Berkshire
students searched for ways to have their voices heard.
Some of those in favor of remaining independent created
a petition of students opposed to the merger, published
short essays expressing their opinions, stood with signs
outside of the polling stations, and stood up to speak
at town meetings. This passionate activism was entirely
planned by students, ranging from seven to eighteen years
old. For many SBRSD students, this was their first time
stepping up in a public setting. Students discovered how
much the community truly cares about their education.
An overwhelming sense of community flooded into
the school environment, creating a new vibrancy, and
bringing confidence, passion, and spirit to the forefront of
students’ lives.
Mount Everett Senior, Aiden Murray said, “the school
feels more connected overall.” He felt as if every
Southern Berkshire student and faculty member “was
on the same page” in not wanting the districts to merge.
“The merger movement definitely united students,” he
said. Another Mount Everett Senior, Lucia Cicerchia,
said, “As a Great Barrington resident, I am school
choiced. I transferred from Muddy Brook in fourth
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grade.” She added, “I felt like [Southern Berkshire] was
more fitting to my aspirations. I wanted a more intimate
setting.” She believes that school choice is important and
is happy that four of the five SBRSD towns agreed.”
Cicerchia added that school events, including sports,
theater, and music productions have seen an increase
in audience members. “I think, in an unsuspected way,
the discussions surrounding the merger reminded us
of the power of our connections to each other and our
communities,” she said.
Students aren’t the only ones noticing an increase in
a sense of community. SBRSD Superintendent Beth
Regulbuto said, “I like to think that SBRSD has always
had amazing school spirit, but I think when there is an
event like a potential merger that rocks one’s identity
as a student of SBRSD and people come to understand
what could change or be lost, it triggers a deep emotional
reaction and inspires people to step up and stand up for
what they believe and love.”
Those who attended the special town meetings showed
an exceptional level of dedication and investment in
students, staff, and community. Regardless of whether
they were for or against consolidation, community
members invested a substantial amount of time in
preparing for the meetings, researching the issues,
writing speeches, and submitting articles. Their efforts
encouraged students to find their own voices. Too often,
students feel that since they have less experience and
knowledge in expressing their opinions, their voices are
inferior to others. Many feel that since they can’t vote,
they don’t have a valid voice in many forums.
The consolidation question changed all that as students
stepped up to speak, vote, publish articles, and protest
for the first time. Dr. Regulbuto added that she plans “to
encourage and include student voices in our decisions
and planning for the future.” Augmenting inclusion is
the integration of the Transcend Rural School Design
Program, Community Talks with the Superintendent, and
Superintendent Advisory Committees (groups composed
of elementary, middle, and high school students who show
exemplary leadership potential and ideas) into school
decisions and initiatives.
What’s more, the student-led newspaper, the Bold
Eagle, has made a return to the school, following its halt
with the Covid-19 pandemic, with student-composed
articles, poems, puzzles, art, and graphic design. “The
school newspaper is a direct path to student voice, so
students can directly say what is on their mind and have
community members hear their ideas,” said Allison
Steuernagle, editor of the Bold Eagle. “School is for
students; they should be able to have a say in what their
education looks like.” That essentially is what led her to
bring back the newspaper.
On a less serious note, but one that also exhibits
solidarity, a group of 11th and 12th grade students
at Mount Everett organized a chorus to spread a few
smiles by serenading their fellow students with “Horribly
Sung Love Songs” a day before Valentine’s Day. They
followed up with a “phone booth” where students could
receive love advice, a silly joke, or a pickup line in
preparation for Valentine’s Day. These activities were
created and planned by students who wanted to spread
a little joy around campus. This example of student
initiative displays their dedication to making their school
environment more vibrant and enjoyable for students and
staff alike.
It was not the defeat of the consolidation initiative but
the outpouring of community pride and support that has
given students this newfound vibrancy. Students learned
that they can use their voices to make a change, an
invaluable lesson for their futures beyond SBRSD. That’s
what community is about.
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Mount Everett Presents Seussical The Musical
Photo provided by SBRSD
The cast of Seussical the Musical perform on opening night.
Mount Everett Middle and High School students began
rehearsals for Seussical the Musical at the beginning of
January and performed this exciting show on the 15th-
17th of March. Wendy Welch, a local actor and director,
had led students through rehearsals with the combined
efforts of Ms. Courtney English as music director, Mr.
Thomas Masters as choreographer, Trish Vollmer as
costume designer, and Brian Hazelton, the founder of a
local construction company Wood to Stone, as set designer.
Featuring mainly characters from the story “Horton Hears
a Who,” this musical combines the storylines, text, and
characters from other Dr. Seuss’ works to create a robust
retelling of the original book. Narrated by the mischievous
Cat in the Hat, this show creates an exciting fantastical
world where “anything is possible,” just as Dr. Seuss
would have intended. With the messages of friendship,
acceptance, individuality, and compassion, this is a heartwarming
loveable production for all ages.
On closing night, March 17th, Mount Everett’s seniors
were honored. These seniors, Lucia Cicerchia, Emma
Wilson, and Chris Ortwein, have all been a part of
Mount Everett theater productions for many years. Seen
in the roles of Gertrude McFuzz, General Genghis Kahn
Schmitz, and the lead Wickersham Brother, their presence
on and off stage will be truly missed.
For all Mount Everett seniors, I give you this quote from
Dr. Seuss,
“Don’t cry because it’s over,
smile because it happened.”
This serves as a reminder to cherish and savor these last
few months.
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Photo Credit: provided Kari by Giordano SBRSD

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Credit: Kari Giordano

Ecosystem
A forest deep and dark as midnight
Pine trees and foggy streams
Gray smoky sky, rain cascades
Jagged rocks to mountains
bleeding heart to crimson red
body pulled against bark
eyes weep like the somber sky
bones splinters on the dirt
wind wraps around pine trees
Converting and
oxidizing as it pleases
The forest’s voice exhales it
Her organs and thoughts are
just numbers in systems
No longer in the balance
More like a God who labels all
each microorganism going with its DNA
While she fights against it
hides it
Forever feeling outside the ecosystem
Empathy
My empathy radiates from me
Like a tide crashing against me
Seashells stabbing into my pruned feet
The seas cascading all around me
Throw my body over flowers
To protect them from harsh showers
Endure the elements everyday
For the sake of better days
Revolutionize norms by living
Kings spreading hate like poison vipers
Shot down and mangled by snipers
Left for dead by narcissistic liars
Bedroom Horror Story
Yellow blanket, violet banners
Gray curtains open to a foggy black sight
Curled up in a pile of pillows and blankets
Dim light, black sky
Golden eyes appear in the window
Slithering through the night
BY JADE BROWN
Amber eyes, Olive skin
Sweat dripping to the floor
The figure’s eyes growing in size
Gold knob, gray hand
Locked off my bedroom
Footsteps getting louder with the darkness
White door, red blood
Screams painting the walls
Dim light turns to darkness
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The earliest known use of cryptography is found in non-standard hieroglyphs carved into the wall of a tomb from the Old Kingdom of Egypt circa 1900 BC.
CRUMMY CRYPTOGRAMS
BY BEN VELLA
A cryptogram is a type of puzzle that consists of a short piece of encrypted tezt. Generally the cipher used to encrypt
the text is simple enought that the crytogram can be solved by hand. Substitution ciphers where each letter is replaced
by a different letter or number are frequently used.
“DA BZU TDYK OZ JK I RUCSLKS, D HICO
OZ TDYK OZ JK I RUCSLKS MDCUV ZCK
SIB VZ D CKYKL RIYK OZ TDYK HDORZUO
BZU.”
- HDCCDK ORK EZZR
Substitution Rules:
Each letter of the provided text (the ciphertext) consistently corresponds to a letter in the alphabet of the hidden
message (the plaintext). To solve the riddle, you must find the corresponding plaintext for each letter in the ciphertext,
to find the hidden quote!
Helpful Hint on page [16]
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HOROSCOPES
BY JADE BROWN
Sagittarius: You will have an
adventurous streak and feel more
free than you’ve ever had.
Cancer: People may run your
name through the dirt and you
may lose close friends.
Aries: You may experience turbulence
and a new-found identity.
Pisces: You will find a new passion
and you should run with it.
Taurus: You may start relaxing
more and practicing self care.
Aquarius: You will face criticism
and you should listen to it.
Gemini: You may go through
some very rough patches but
come out stronger in the end.
Capricorn: You will work hard
and gain more knowledge, but
you need to work on boundaries.
Leo: Your ego may reach its
highest point, which means you’ll
have the hardest fall.
Libra: Your life will be in shambles
and you won’t know what to
do, you will have to learn to be
okay with this.
Virgo: Your sense of control will
wane, and you may learn to go
with the flow more.
Scorpio: You will be in a better
place, where you can learn, grow,
and excel in your craft.
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SENIOR SHOUT OUTS
BY NATHAN TENBROECK
Allison Steuernagle
Allison Steuernagle
Allison has been a student at Southern Berkshire Regional
School District since she was enrolled in the childcare program
and will end this June when she graduates from Mt.
Everett. Allison has been a
very active member of the
Mt. Everett community,
assuming the roles of edito
in cheif of the Bold Eagle
newspaper (the one you’re
currently reading), treasurer
of the Class of 2024,
treasurer of the National
Honor Society, treasurer of
the Rotary Interact Club,
captain of both the Girls
Varsity Soccer and Basketball
teams, and more. Allison’s
favorite class throughout
her time at Mt. Everett was the Early College U.S.
Government and Politics class taught by Mr. Hammill. This
class was especially enjoyable for her due to the interesting
curriculum and the intricacies of past and modern governments.
Allison believes that the most important lesson that
she learned is to “always be proud of what you do.” This
lesson is arguably one of the most important, yet hardest to
learn in life. After her time at Mt. Everett, Allison plans to
go to college to major in a liberal arts field. Although she
is still undecided, she is leaning towards studying political
science. In ten years, Allison hopes to live on the coast, own
a house, and have a family. Additionally, she dreams of
owning a 1975 Ford Bronco with the Coastal Classic paint
styling. That being said, her biggest dream for the future,
above all else, is to be happy. A random, but interesting fact
about Allison is that she is irrationally afraid of butterflies.
Hot Take: “Apple Music is better than Spotify.”
Shira Sawyer
Shira is a long-time member of the Southern Berkshire
Regional School District. She started her school career
at New Marlborough Central School and moved to the
Sheffield campus for her fifth-grade year. In her time at
Mt. Everett, Shira has been involved in many activities,
including her role as the president of the National Honor
Society, captain of the volleyball and swim teams, member
of the National Art Honor Society, Track and Field, the
Morning Show, and SADD. Shira’s favorite class that she
took at Mt. Everett was Band with Ms. English because of
the lively nature of the class, her passion for music, and Ms.
English’s vibrant personality. The most important lesson
that Shira has learned in high school is that “your work will
not be as good as you think it is if you do it after 10p.m.”
This roots from the tendency to procrastinate work, an issue
many students struggle with. Shira learned that by avoiding
this habit, her quality of work improved. After high school,
Shira plans to go to college to study the technology and
behind the scenes of film
and television. In ten years,
she hopes to be working on
movies and own a home
with two cats and “a really
big fish tank.” A random
fact about Shira is that she
has never broken a bone.
Shira Sawyer
Hot Take: “Salt does not
belong on sweet foods,
including chocolate and
caramel.”
Megan Loring
Megan started her time at SBRSD at the Monterey Schoolhouse
for pre-k and kindergarten and later moved to the
Sheffield campus for first grade. Since then, she has been
an active member of the school community, being a member
of the National Honor Society, the Morning Show, the
“Bold Eagle” Newspaper, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and
serves as the co-president of the Model United Nations and
Secretary of the Rotary Interact. Megan’s favorite class that
she took at Mt. Everett was Chemistry with Mr. Schwartz.
She enjoyed this class
because it was fun, she
enjoyed the experiments,
and Mr. Schwartz created
a hands-on environment
and experiential learning.
Megan’s most valuable
lesson that she has learned
is “don’t take your time for
granted.” She values this
lesson because so much
can change and you’re
not always in control.
She learned to not let it
Megan Loring
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dissuade her from moving forward, but rather to use it as
motivation to keep going. After high school, Megan plans
to go to college to study in the field of health applied sciences.
In ten years, Megan hopes to have a family, chocolate
lab, Porsche Taycan, and a steady job. A very random
fact about Megan is that she cried when she had to cut her
baby blanket into a smaller size so she could save room in
her carry-on when she went on a trip to Italy.
Hot Take: “Otis isn’t that far away.”
Kaliegh Eichstedt
Kaliegh is a long-time member of the school community,
beginning her time at New Marlborough Central, moving
to the Sheffield campus, and ending this June. Kaliegh
is a well-rounded person. She is on the tennis team and
also serves as the president and junior leader of the River
Valley 4H Club. Kaliegh’s favorite class that she took at
Mt. Everett was Mr. Barbieri’s Honors Pre-Calculus class
her junior year. She enjoyed the lively class environment
and Barbs’ ability to make math fun for a group of high
school juniors. The most valuable lesson that Kaliegh
learned in high school
was to “always be on
time, otherwise you miss
a lot.” This lesson is a
shout out to everyone
who consistently arrives
late to classes throughout
their day. When
you miss one thing at
the start of class, it
is a struggle to catch
back up afterwards. “If
you miss one day of
school, you miss a lot
more than you think. I
learned this lesson from
Kaliegh Eichstedt
Ms. Siket,” Kaliegh
added. She states that
missing what you think will be a minute part of your education,
may cause a lot more trouble than you may think
down the road. This is a good time to mention a random
fact about Kaliegh. She has a fear of being late, whether
to school, work, or a birthday party, Kaliegh despises
running late and often arrives early, a trait many, myself
included, find enviable. After Mt. Everett, Kaliegh plans
to attend McCann Technical School for a postsecondary
education in cosmetology. With that, Kaliegh wants to be
a cosmetologist and farmer after she walks across the stage
at Tanglewood this June. In ten years, Kaliegh hopes to
own a salon and expand her family’s farm. Additionally,
she hopes to have a family, with two kids, a border collie,
mini donkey, and Porsche 911 GT in the pistachio color.
Hot Take: “If you can’t drive, get off the road. Also, no
one should take other people’s parking spots in the school
parking lot.”
Jaide Evans
Jaide has been a part of the Southern Berkshire Regional
School District for a long time, despite attending Muddy
Brook for elementary school and Mililani High School in
Hawaii for part of her high school career. Jaide keeps busy
in school by being a member of the Rotary Interact Club,
Model United Nations, and interning with BowMeow in
Sheffield. Jaide’s favorite class that she took in her time
at Mt. Everett was Culinary with Ms. Gott. Jaide found
this class particularly enjoyable since Ms. Gott instilled
an aspect of creative thinking, hands on learning, and an
upbeat environment for her to succeed. Of course, the
sampling was also a motivating factor. The most valuable
lesson Jaide learned throughout her high school experience
was to “always do what makes you happy. You can’t
put effort into relationships where you do not receive a
reciprocated effort in return.” This lesson is very important
to any student’s social life. Always put your social
and emotional well-being as a priority; you can’t truly be
happy without being your genuine self. She also added
that “it’s okay to struggle as long as you keep going,” a
lesson every student and teacher needs to be reminded
of. Failure is what drives success; don’t let it restrain you
from reaching your
dreams. After high
school, Jaide plans
to go to college or
cosmetology school.
Although she is still
undecided, she plans
to study in the field
of business and/or
cosmetology. In ten
years, Jaide hopes to
be happy and content
where she is.
She wants to live in
Hawaii with a family
Jaide Evans
consisting of two kids,
a Maine coon, and a home full of love and laughter,
where she nor her kids never have to worry where their
next meal comes from. A random fact about Jaide is that
she can sleep through almost anything.
Hot Take: “Helen Keller and the moon landing were fake.
Don’t trust the media.”
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The Exchange Program
BY JULIA DEVOTI
The Global
Education
Program
fosters diverse
learning about
different cultures
while creating
relationships that
will last a lifetime.
The student trip to
Italy last year was
through the Global
Ed department.
In this year’s
exchange program
at our school,
we are hosting
students from April
1st to the 11th.
The main goal
of the exchange
is to address the United Nations Sustainable Development
goal, Zero Hunger, which is separated into four main groups:
History, Science, Culinary, and Art.
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Students from Hong Kong are welcomed at Mount Everett after a long day of traveling
History: The exchange students and their host siblings
will tour the United Nations in New York City. They will
also be learning about indigenous local history visiting the
Sheffield Historical Society that has research dating back to
1733. Recently at the Sheffield Historical Society they have
expanded their research studying the Mohican tribe and
the influence of the black community on local and national
history.
Science: The students will explore environmental science
while examining soil health, pollution, climate change,
and solutions to these problems. Students will also visit
April Hill Conservation and Education Center to learn
about sustainable agriculture. The farm is located in South
Egremont and focuses on regenerative farming practices to
combat against the threats listed above.
Culinary: Students will explore ways to end hunger, achieve
food security and improve nutrition while promoting
sustainable agriculture. We will hear from Michelle Apland
of Flying Deer about using our outdoor resources to make
our own soup from forged plants. Shawn Stevens, who
teaches Mochican culture and music, will visit once again to
teach about indigenous food sources and recipes. Students
will use entrepreneurial techniques to organize a community
dinner where they will offer soups and recipes that they have
learned throughout the process. They will also reach out to
local restaurants to participate in the Berkshire Bowls Trail,
where they will offer an indigenous dish to customers to raise
money for the local food pantry. This format will be shared
with schools throughout Berkshire County.
Art: Students will learn about hand building and wheel
throwing to create bowls for the Empty Bowls project. Empty
Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and crafts people
in cities and towns around the world to raise money for
food-related charities to care for and feed the hungry in their
communities. Students will also learn about pottery artifacts
found in our area. They will study the form, function,
and symbolism of surface techniques as related to Native
American tribes that inhabited our land.
Throughout the exchange students’ time in our community,
they will learn about solving real world problems while
helping our community. This will not only help the students
learn about our culture, but it will help everyone here at
school learn more about ours as well. Without the help of
the students and teachers from our school, this project would
be impossible. There will be students within the academic
classrooms of history, science, culinary, and art, and club
members from Model UN, Interact, National Honor
Society, and National Art Honor Society all assisting with
this project. This exchange program is an opportunity for
students at our school to learn about different cultures and
Photo by Emily Steuernagle

Is A.I. Destroying Education?
BY ALLISON STEUERNAGLE
We’ve all seen the Sci-Fi movies about robots taking over the
world, roaming the streets and controlling our brains. Even
though society isn’t to that point yet, the rise of artificial
intelligence, or A.I., is hard to ignore. Some even speculate
that this breakthrough is the start of a new and frightening life
resembling this takeover. In education, A.I. holds a profound
impact on the way students learn and how teachers educate.
I have observed that the largest A.I. platform talked about
in school is Chatgpt. This chatbot provides abundant information
on virtually every topic imaginable and responds in a
natural and human-like manner. It writes essays, poems, and
can even solve math problems step by step. Simply put, all the
user must do is write what they want to see, and Chatgpt will
show them. Some view it as a new and creative tool to receive
information, while others see it as a frightening way to cheat
and plagiarize. These two sides are debating whether A.I.
impacts education for better or for worse.
Skeptics of A.I. argue that it is a direct form of plagiarism
and simply provides students with answers instead of learning
and processing information themselves. This infringes on
the learning process and prevents students from fully comprehending
the material, thereby not attaining long term
knowledge. There is some truth to this argument, as students
may simply plug in the prompt and turn in what the chatbot
spits out. When used in this manner, A.I. is completely
destructive to the world of education.
However, from my observations as a student, A.I. is hardly
used in this negative manner by students. It is used to fill in
missing gaps in students’ knowledge and assist them in their
education, rather than fully cheating or plagiarizing. I argue
that getting pieces of information from A.I. is the same as
asking a teacher a question or getting assistance from them.
It can be a helpful tool when you are doing homework and
do not have a teacher to answer a question. It is a better option
to find the answer yourself than to simply not do your
homework because you are stuck.
The best way to approach the uprising of A.I. is to not be
frightened by the change, but rather embrace it and develop
a way to use it to your advantage. Students must also be
educated on plagiarism and where the line is drawn. Teachers
must also come to a consensus on what is considered
plagiarism, as many teachers have different opinions and
policies that become confusing. There is no doubt that A.I.
has a profound impact on education and the world, but will
its impact be as great as a cyborg takeover?
Photo by Steve Johnson Source: Unsplash
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Where is the Snow?
BY MEG LORING
The only absences we’ll be experiencing this school year are the absence of snow days. Over the years we have had multiple
snow days throughout the winter months. Why would this year be any different? Due to El Niño, we are experiencing a below
average winter here in New England. There have been a couple of small storms that have produced flurries, but not enough to
cancel school completely. When we have gotten snow, it has unfortunately fallen on the weekends, providing no snow day for
students eager to stay in bed. Seniors have especially expressed their hatred of Mother Nature this year. Since they do not have
to make up for the missed days at the end of the year like everyone else, they are outraged at the lack of snow.
Will we ever have a snow day this year?
This question has crossed the minds of students and staff multiple times. But don’t worry, there is some hope for a snow day
because El Niño winters tend to produce more snow in the middle to late winter instead of early winter. So let’s all cross our
fingers and try some of the tricks listed below to wish for a snow day!
Tips and Tricks to get a snow day:
1. Flush ice cubes down the toilet
2. Wear your pajamas backwards
3. Have ice cream for dinner
4. Do a snow dance
5. Put a spoon under your pillow
6. Freeze a white crayon
Helpful Hint:
Although this quote is a little gummy,
Roo’d say the meaning is sweet as honey.
(Yummy!) Stunning Solution on page [18]
Snow friends. Photo from google images
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Winter Sports Wrap-up
BY AIDEN MURRAY
Girls Varsity Basketball - This season our girls put up
a solid showing, with a record of 5 wins and 15 losses. The
girls had some impressive wins, including a senior night
takedown of what’s become a new rival in Hopkins Academy.
After meeting twice on the soccer field in the fall,
much of the same squads that met on the pitch met on the
hardwood. This time our Eagles bested Hopkins 32-30 on
senior night, winning the game with a buzzer beater put up
by Emily Steuernagle. Including this win, the girls ended
the season positively on a three game winning streak. Next
season the team will have to replace 4 seniors, including
long time guards, Emily Steuernagle and Julia Devoti, wing
Allison Steuernagle and newly added big, Megan Loring.
This year’s team had a lot of young talent that will look to
step into a larger role next season with the experience that
was gained from this year. Congratulations to our Girls
Basketball team.
Boys Varsity Basketball - After a hot start, and a little
cooldown at the end, overall this season for our boys was
something
to be proud
of. With a
record of 12
wins and 9
losses, our
boys made
the Western
Mass
tournament
and State
tournament,
losing to a
tough Monson
team
in Western
Darius dribbles at a boys basketball game.
Mass, and
losing the
open round of states to 32 seeded Keefe Tech. This season
was filled with a lot of injuries for the boys, as the whole
year they were without last year’s starting guard Matt Lowe
due to a shoulder injury, and lost starting center Brady Carpenter
due to a knee injury towards the end of the season.
Even with these hardships, the boys had great wins all year,
beating out fellow Berkshire county teams like Lee and
Lenox, and beating Ludlow twice, (since Ludlow became a
part of our league, the Eagles had not beaten them). With
the overall youth of the varsity team, the next few years
look promising for this team. The main challenge will be
replacing the scoring that senior Michael Ullrich brought.
Michael ended up as the all time leading scorer in Mount
Everett Boys Basketball and the 28th top scorer in Berkshire
County Boys history. The other senior leaving is guard Aiden
Murray. Congratulations to our Boys Basketball team.
Hockey - Everyone knows it’s not about how you start,
but how you finish. For our Co-op hockey, the Taconic
Thunder, this saying couldn’t be more true. For the first two
months of the season, things looked grim, but with their
Western Mass and state tournament chances hanging in
the balance, the team locked it, winning 5 of their next 7
games, including a Western Massachusetts title. This gave
the team an overall record of 8-9-3. The entire team is not
composed of Mount Everett students; as a matter of fact its
majority students from Central Berkshire county schools.
There was one senior on the hockey team, Paul Harden.
Wrestling - With a good showing at last year’s state and
Western Mass tournaments, the wrestlers had a lot to live
up to. It wouldn’t be easy with 4 top graduates, but they
were up to the task. Year in and out, our small but mighty
squad has produced good individual results at each tournament,
unfortunately never making it over the large hump
that is a good team result. This year was more of the same
with standouts like Diego Cruz, Connor Lupiani and Max
Manning collecting multiple victories, and Freshman Ian
Lanoue chipping in some solid placements. With no seniors
on the roster, the team looks poised to have another solid
season next year.
Diego pins his opponent during his wrestling match.
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Album Review: Foo Fighters
BY KAI FLOREZ
Foo Fighters. Photo from Google Images
If you’re into 90’s rock, post grunge, or any sort of rock
music, this is the album for you! After Kurt Cobain, singer
songwriter and leader of Nirvana tragically passed away on
April 5th, 1994, drummer and back up singer of Nirvana
Dave Grohl felt a huge void in his life due to his best
friend’s death. One day, Dave went to his friend’s recording
studio with a bunch of songs and started recording every
instrument by himself. He then released these songs with
the name “Foo Fighters” to give the image that this was
a whole band and not just him so people would be more
attracted to it. He then showed it to his friends, and they
loved it. He then said that it’s all him, and they began hating
it, thus proving his theory. After a few months, this album
exploded and for good reason. This album has many
good tracks like “For All the Cows,” “Alone+Easy Target,”
and “Floaty.” These songs gained so much traction, it led
the Foo Fighters, now a full band of 7, to #1 on the rock
charts and that still stands today. Overall, I would rate this
album an 11/10.
Give it a
listen!
Crummy
Cryptogram
Stunning Solution:
“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be
a hundred minus one day so I never have to live
without you.”
- Winnie the Pooh
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The Change Challenge:
A Step in the Right Direction
BY BEN VELLA
This February, the Middle School Student Council held
one of its largest fundraisers in several years, the “Change
Challenge”, in which students from around the middle
school donated money in boxes for the ultimate prize of a
council-funded pizza party. Though normal coin wars rules
weren’t incorporated this time, the largest contributors were
undoubtedly the students of Mr. Lynch’s class. “We’re very
excited for them,” says Maxwell Depelteau, representative
of the 8th grade class and major contributor to the
council’s efforts this year. The money raised by the Change
Challenge will be used for future middle school fundraisers,
like the recent bake sale during Seussical the Musical.
This time the Change Challenge only raised $50, but
Depelteau’s administration is hoping to make it part of
something bigger. “I kind of want to push in a certain
direction, and I’m just trying to get other people’s back
support,” says Depelteau, explaining the new systems of
order he’s implementing alongside fellow members like
Owen Siket, Jonathan Giordano, Fiona Pollack, Erik Miller
and Caitlin Foster. Indeed, over the past year, the council
has created countless systems of organization, including a
constitution, consistent documentation, a slogan, mission
statements, and more. Next is proper roles like president
and vice president, open forums and Robert’s Rules
of Order, a system originating from the military with
scheduled and recorded meetings. The hope is that through
better organization, the council can be more effective and
adaptive to student needs, and pave the way for future
student councils.
“We just really want our students to be able to succeed
as much as we want to succeed ourselves. That’s why our
motto is empower, inspire, achieve.”
Students from the middle
school student council (from
left to right): Fiona Pollack,
Maxwell Depelteau, Erik
Miller, Owen Siket, and Jonathan
Giordano.
Ms. Zucco
TEACHER SHOUT OUT
BY ALLISON STEUERNAGLE
Ms. Zucco displays her dedication and service within our school community in
countless ways. As both the high school and elementary nurse, her care and support
have been instrumental in ensuring the well-being of students. Beyond her
nursing duties, she assumes the role of the School Resource Officer, fostering a safe
and secure environment for all. Ms. Zucco’s commitment to keeping the community
safe goes even further, as this fall she conducted a R.A.D. self-defense classes for
women, empowering them with essential skills. Additionally, her voluntary service
as a police officer at school events reflects her commitment to student safety and
community engagement. Ms. Zucco not only provides essential health and safety
education to students, but also serves as a role model for all. Ms. Zucco’s contributions
truly make her an invaluable asset to our school community, and she deserves
endless gratitude and recognition.
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Cannabis Education
By Southern Berkshire Health Coalition Youth Co-Chair, Leslye Bautista-Cruz
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Parting Art
Digital Illustration by Danny Wilkinson
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