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The Movie Review: Cold War Flight Of The Is Over Intruder by Jere Artus The Cold War is over . . . Gorbachev and Bush are by Jere Artus friends. The United States and It’s the early 1970’s, the Viet the Soviet Union are no longer Christmas, 1991 BISHOP FORD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Vol. 16, No. 2 nam War, on an aircraft car building weapons of war but rier in the Gulf of Tonkin; the weapons of peace. Now they A16 “Intruder” awaits. The are using them in the area that Chalk Circle Players Present “Intruder” is a carrier-based has been plagued with carnage medium attack bomber (the and war for thousands of years “Mini B-52”) that is used most I and especially the last 40 years ly by the U.S. Navy. Jake . . . the Middle East. RUMORS “Cool Hand” Grafton is an Now, in the post-Desert Storm Intruder pilot who sees most period, cooperation has become of his missions as useless. a reality among many nations Now, Grafton and his bomb of the world, especially in the ardier are taking their “In Middle East. Now is the most truder” on an unauthorized 1 opportune time to try to answer mission, the mission that will the Arab-Israeli question. That make a difference. brings about the Arab-Israeli The movie “Flight of the s peace conference, sponsored Intruder” is based on Stephen by the United States and the Coonts’s best-selling novel of Soviet Union. But peace in the the same name and was the h Middle East is easier said than producers of the 1990 block 3, done. Consider the facts. buster film, “The Hunt For Red y Israel is a militant but very October.” The movie stars i. d religious country that is on the Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon ■e eastern edge of the Mediter 1 & 2, Predator 2) as Grafton’s ranean Sea and is bordered by commander, and William De JS ,n Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Leb foe as Grafton’s bombadier anon—all unfriendly to Israel. who shares this mission of ex re Israel used its military against citement to make a difference. r’s Egypt in 1956 and 1967, cap This is a movie I would men ie tured the Gaza Strip, Sinai tion to people who don’t want peninsula, West Bank of Jor to see the one and well-known 311 al dan and the Syrian Golan side of the conflict, but the Heights and also Jerusalem in side of the pilots who go in, is the Six-Day War, and used get shot at, perform their mis sy military force against Iraq in sion, and head back (if pos 1981 and the PLO in 1985, and sible), and return. g! Ir. invaded Lebanon in 1982. Is One interesting point is that jh, raelis try to justify their the A-6 “Intruder” not only actions by stating that they took part in Vietnam, but also nbye were defending themselves. Members of the Chalk Circle Players cast of Rumors pictured above (standing, left to right) : Keith in Libya, and in both OPERA to The other half of this argu McKee, David Agoglia and Dennis Davis. Seated, left to right: Shameka Lawrence, Ruby Andreolli, TION DESERT SHIELD and n’t ment is the Palestinians and Dominique Vincent and Ann McCall. Camera shy: David Polk, Sean Whatley, Valerie Sanchez and OPERATION DESERT STORM. 'he the Arab League. They have A oceSctri-nf- TClirln 1VTa So, the A-6 “Intruder” is not as- caused some carnage them only a carrier bomber of today selves: the Yom Kippur War, by Karen Nikoloudakis guests don’t expect is one of cated to their cause. Each but a bomber that has taken ral Six Day War, 1956 Suez crisis, their hosts trying to commit year they have two shows, with its place in history as it pre the a showdown between the Unit On December 13 and 14, 1991, suicide before their arrival. two performances each. The pares for the future. Bishop Ford’s own Chalk Circle plays are always in a variety, lim ed States and the Soviet Union From that point on, it is total ast in 1972 about the presence of Players presented Neil Simon’s chaos, because everyone is and everyone will be interested Can you name all of use Russian troops in the conflict Rumors. afraid of scandal. rine aollnye coor maneso ththerro. ugThh eiinr etfhfeoirrt Santa’s Reindeer? Be am, of the Yom Kippur war. Basically the play centers Come out and support the work. Every single play is a prepared for a quiz on rs.” Now peace is possible in the around a group of high society nks Middle East. The Palestinians, friends before and during a C.C.P. These young, hard joy. It is recommended that Monday! Last Arabs, and Israelis are at the dinner party. But what the working actors are very dedi you take a look for yourself. He peace table talking terms, but use whatever the compromise turns FORD IN ACTION" was out to be, somewhere along the it’s line someone is going to be AT IT AGAIN am, unhappy or possibly very an îve 'alls gry. by Ray Layden dren’s ward of hospitals. If a hospital is already booked, Ford in Action is at it again, then the items will go to spreading their goodhearted Covenant House. j ilmy j ness everywhere they can. This Ford in Action is being run Ives time they are collecting to meet by Mr. William Slow, with the xany their goal of ten baskets of great help of Mrs. Rolo. This 1 (Eljnatmag I ring food for Thanksgiving. The col school-related club has been in sach lections are going to Catholic volved in many activities in two Charities, which then distri the past. Hopefully this drive I aut> I hers butes them to homeless fami will be just as successful as all bing lies or to families that are in other projects in the past. Al dire need of help. Everything though they are as strong as tting donated will be used, from ever, Ford in Action is always dent spare change at lunch to looking for new people who are lt rtihede i?ar caTnnhee df ufnodo ddsr.ive will last right loonoek iwngh of oirs ai nctheraellsetnegde .o r Ajunyst ange through until Christmas. What wants to help out now and then ever is not used after Thanks should see either Mr. Slow in giving will be used to purchase the Guidance Office or Mrs. i big i/hich items needed by local hospitals Rollo in the Student Activities or to purchase Christmas Center. All are welcome to oould Senior Mugs will be gifts for children in the chil join. ;o do available in the rents, Student Activities wers. What Office at $15.00 each. Don’t forget to order your VIDEO YEARBOOK! See Mrs. Rollo in the Student Activities Office. See Mrs. Rollo wers, Price: $32.95 mand for details LMLACLC OM 34sv. on is Page 2 HIG H POI NT Christmas, 1991 The Homeless: Bxlmt National Honor Honoring They're Out There Ntgfi? Society Inductions The Honorable by Brandon Broady by Karen Nikoloudakis Imagine yourself and your family having nowhere to go On November 13th, 1991 the by Ray Layden and no place to come home to! Imagine yourself without the annual NHS and NBHS Induc simple pleasures of a bed, running hot-and-cold water, and not tion dinner was held in our The Academic Awards Din knowing where your next meal is coming from. It seems cafeteria. For a student to be ner was held Wednesday, almost too hard to imagine for some of us. We often take for considered, he or she must November 13 in the cafeteria granted how fortunate we are. But it’s about time we stop qualify by having an 85 grade- here at Bishop Ford. Awards and take notice of the homeless, and realize that they could point average with no grade were given to the students be us, or our family, or friends. lower than 80, two activities, who have maintained an aver two recommendations (teacher, age of above ninety-five, with As the holidays and winter come, the homeless are be coach/moderator), and a list of no grade less than ninety for coming more and more visible to us. Many times when we community service activities first honors. Recipients of sec ride the subway we see the homeless. They might be sleep with a recommendation from ond honor awards had to have ing in passenger seats, searching through the platform garbage, that also. After completing all maintained an average of or panhandling through the train cars for money. You stop and of this, then the student will above eighty-five, with no ask yourself as you see them, “Should I feel for them? Should be considered for membership. grade less than eighty. I help them out?” They might just be too lazy and need to The pressure and agony of Both first and second Honor get a job. But no matter what your first thoughts are, in waiting until being notified is winners received a certificate your heart, you still feel sympathetic towards them. sheer horror. Only the best of for their achievements. Those In the seventh grade I learned that there are three types the best of the best of Ford students who received the of “HOMELESSNESS.” They are “the homeless in the heart,” students will be chosen. But, Principal’s Award will have “the homeless family,” and “the homeless who just want to for those of you who have their names put on a plaque be homeless.” But what is amazing, we can help all of them shared this pain with me, don’t in the main hall where it will as individuals and as a unit. Just like when we unite to give worry, we are not done. Thou remain permanently. They also support to the runners on the day of the New York Marathon. sands of students from all over received a plaque to take home the country are going through with them. In addition to these How can we help the homeless, you might ask. It’s not the same torture and anxieties. awards, all award recipients hard if you think about it. You can volunteer your time in But, the benefits are worth it: had a free dinner that night. soup kitchens, you can donate goods and clothes, or even to be able to say that at one This dinner gave recognition raise money. But it is not a good idea to give money to some point or another of your high to those students who have homeless who panhandle, because they may use it to buy drugs school academic career you worked hard and struggled to and alcohol. Instead, give blankets, old winter coats, and old were a NHS member is a great maintain high grades through shoes, which will be better for the homeless during the winter feat itself. You are respected out the year. season. Or you can just support your school when it raises by teachers and fellow stu The idea of an awards dinner funds for the homeless. dent’s for your accomplish came about six or seven years ments. And I don’t mind tell ago. There had always been The people who can really help the homeless are in the gov ing you that colleges love see special award dinners for ath ernment. Please do not say the government does not have the ing it on your application. letics, or activities, but not for money, because that would just be a contradiction. The school work. This idea helps government gives to Israel, Russia, and other countries. But Highpoint, editors and staff, improve the students and they tell us they cannot increase funds for education, AIDS would like to congratulate all makes them want to work research, and the homeless. This really makes me angry and new and old NHS and NBHS harder to receive an award upset we do not care more about ourselves and our people. members for having what it next year. The moderator, As takes to be a part of it all. The homeless are a part of society we must stop ignoring sistant Principal Grella, has and pay more attention to! If the government will not make taken over the awards dinner more of an effort to decrease homelessness, then it is up to and is trying to make it as successful as ever. the people to do something. All are welcome to the din You must remember, it might be you a year from now ner; teachers, friends, and fam without a home . . . ily were all there. Congrat ulations to all winners. On January 11, 1992 all members of the Ford Marathon Sunday Community celebrate with great joy the Hun dredth Anniversary of the birth of Bishop Takes New York Francis X. Ford. by Vincent Lijoi Movie Review: It was on Sunday, Novem Little Man Tate ber 3, that .some 25,000 people The Annual Senior-Faculty Christmas Party from all walks of life came to by Karen Nikoloudakis New York City to run in the of Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School 22nd annual New York City Directed by and starring Marathon. The participants Jodie Foster, this is the begin will take place at had to run through all five ning of an even newer genera boroughs of the city for 26.2 tion of young American women GRAND PROSPECT HALL miles. Some two million spec filmmakers. tators watched and cheered the on the Evening of December 20, 1991 This movie was outstanding. runners on as they raced to It was a natural progression wards the finish line. for veteran actress Jodie Fos Ninety percent of the runners ter, who suffered hard times are said to have finished the after being exploited in the race. Some of the runners H I G H P O I N T aftermath of John Hinckley’s were people who served in attempt on former Pres. Rea Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School Desert Storm, and others came gan’s life. 500 19th Street from all countries of the world. She has come a long way. Brooklyn, New York 11215 One man in the race was 92 Playing a gutsy, yet ignorant years old, while another per Editor-in-Chief street-wise mother of a genius, Ray Layden .............................................................. son in the race was a nun, who Assistant Editor Foster sparkled on the big Karen Nikoloudakis............................................... wore a tee-shirt saying NUN Nancy McManus ...................................................... Assistant Editor screen. ON THE RUN. This movie was heart-warm Brandon Broady ...................................................... Editorial Editor ing, funny, and still a tear- The first prize was $20,000 ......... Art Editor and a brand new Mercedes Salvatore Pipitone ................................................. jerker. Two tissues required. Jason Peckis ............................................................ ......... Art Editor Little Man Tate portrayed a Benz. The lucky Marathon winner in first place was Sal- ......... Art Editor strong relationship between a Clifton Regis ............................................................ vadore Garcia of Mexico for single working mother with her Staff: Jere Artus, Vincent Lijoi, Georgette Brown, Raymond the men’s runners, and for the child that many of us can re Ng, Elizabeth Puentes, Jennifer Cruz, Dina Selfridge, women’s runners, it was Liz late to. Gerald Augustin, Kabrina Murrell, Whitney McCoy. McColgan of Scotland. This movie is recommended It was a great, exciting race PRTisrriPAL .........Brother Luke Nawrocki, O.S.F. to all. Old and young will en that all runners should be com ADVISOR ....................................... George A. McKay joy it, even the most macho mended for. of us. You will love it! THE ALPERT PRESS INC.. 644 PACIFIC ST. BKLYN. N.Y. 875-1058 Christmas, 1991 HIGHPOINT Page 3 Doug Walrond and Rob Blackwell Track Captains Scott McLeod and Ahmed Sign Letters of Intent Harris led Bishop Ford’s team to the #1 rank in the State and the #9 rank in the Nation. Doug Walrond and Rob Blackwell, assisted by Coach Raymond Nash, sign National Letters of Intent, each worth $88,000. Doug plans to go to Pace University, and Rob will attend Boston College. Tuxes *VY\e vvgWV be-fore^ Christmas CWlsW^s , <kv\<L aU i:Wrovjff> ^We bouse., tncA Card Moose''”'"9 ^ Day --^ ^ » fl -Y ■ r r EveAi Though fi-e-jO is ch , ri sq /'FU-« cLe-CiuLecL* i'o Ai^vv 'Hve^-e uj er ^ ° lâ ret feetn December 19 '6S/ Ford Falcons Welcome New Frosh Basketball Team Have a Happy New Year: Members of the Freshman Boys’ Basketball Team pictured above, top, left to right: Laurentz Powe, Don't Chris Gouldsberry, Joe Mirakay, Edward Hernandez, James Licitra, Ron Marriatta. Middle, left to right: Kevin Slack, John Fina, Brendan Gallagher, Joe Puleo. Bottom, left to right: Andie Cooper, Ray Desmangles, Dave Shamoun, and Coach Steve Finamore. Drink The Editors and Staff of Bishop Ford Central High School’s own and Student Newpaper, Highpoint, have been informed by Dr. Anthony De Drive. fine of the Biology Department that the snakes in our zoo are mating. Stay tuned for further developments. Page 4 HIGHPOINT Christmas, 1991 1 êesieaders Bolster Ford's Spirit B. F.’s Volleyball Team Goes To by Nancy McManus Playoffs This year Ford was able to have two cheerleading teams, by Ray Layden varsity and junior varsity, Bishop Ford’s volleyball team allowing more people to join. ended their season this year Coached by Ms. Geroulakis, with a total of twelve wins and the varsity team consists of only four losses, for their six 22 girls and the J.V. of 30 girls. teen league games. This team, The cheerleaders don’t get made up of six seniors, three as much recognition as they juniors, and two sophomores, dserve. They work just as hard has had a successful year. The as the sports teams. The cheer team went to the playoffs, leaders hold practices three which were held at Brooklyn times a week for an hour to an College, but lost their first hour and a half each day. This match of three games to Mary year’s squads have been the Louis. They did make up for best that Mr. Campanaro has their loss at a scrimmage game ever seen this early in the year. in which they beat Poly Prep Each year captains are in three games. picked for each of the teams. The team may have lost the These captains are responsible playoff but did reach their goal for teaching the other cheer cf making the playoffs. Their leaders the cheers that will be second goal was to beat St. used during the year. This Savior at least once. Colleen year’s varsity team captains Killen of the volleyball team are Tanya Glenn, Dawne Wat remarked, “Although we didn’t son, Judith Exantus and Jamila reach that goal, we are looking Grooms. This year’s J.V. cap Captains of the Varsity Cheerleaders, clock-wise from the top: Dawne Watson, Judith Exantus, Tonya forward to doing so next year.” tains are Michelle Roomey, Glenn and Jamila Grooms. Colleen also stated, “The team Louise Banks, Tameko Bell this year was made up of girls and Julie D’Ottavio. who wanted to play volleyball. The cheerleaders can be seen This year our team was off to cheering at all home basket a good start. In spite of the ball games. Their first appear four losses to Bishop Kearney ance at a game was on Decem and St. Savior, our team al ber 6th. Hopefully everyone ways stuck together and took will be out there, not only third place in Brooklyn. Al cheering on the basketball though we lost our first game team, but also cheering on the in the playoffs to Mary Louis, cheerleaders. Coach Lesser and the rest of the team agreed we had a great season.” The volleyball season is over, Good Luck To Our but there was a senior ex ceptional game held here at Bishop Ford in the gym on Basketball Teams November 20 for the seniors in Brooklyn and Queens. As They Open The RECYCLE! Place your empty soft-drink New Season! cans in the proper recepti- cles in the cafeteria. Twins Book Review: Take To Kill A Captains of the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, left to right: Louise Banks, Michelle Roomey, Julie D’Ottavio and Tameko Bell. It All Mockingbird by Vincent Lijoi by Nancy McManus TWINS WIN IT! TWINS The book I read was To Kill WIN IT! It was a classic base A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. ball game in Minneapolis on It took place during the 1800’s Sunday, October 27, when the in Alabama and was basically Minnesota Twins beat the At about Atticus, Jem and Scout lanta Braves in the seventh (Jean Louise) Finch. It tells game of the World Series to of the adventures of Scout and win the championship. Jem, and of tension caused by Each pitch had a chance to different events, such as a rape make history. It was the tenth trial. It also discusses different inning with the bases loaded, types of discrimination among no one out and no score, when people in society, especially pinch hitter for the Twins, between blacks and whites. Gene Larkin, hit the first pitch This book gives a good de he saw from ex-Met Alejandro scription of life in a small Pena over the head of the southern town where every Braves outfield. The pinch hit body knowns everybody. single into left center field, I have read many books, but scored Dan Gladden from third I found this to be one of the base, giving the Twins a 1-0 best, and I recommend it victory and the title of 1991 highly. world series champions. The Larkin single gave Twins pitcher Jack Morris his second Join the BIG BROTHER/ win of the series, as well as the MVP award. BIG SISTER PROGRAM! It was a terrific series, es pecially because the two teams Pictured above are Junior Chris Gonzalez and Coach Louis Vazquez. Ch See Cathy Driscoll or Joe State Champs in Bowdean State Park, Poughkeepsie, New York on Noven finished in last place last year. Congratulations, Twins, on a qualified to compete in the National Champs in San Diego, California, all Giammarino. finished eighth in the Kinney Regional Qualifier. series well played.