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Ken Thompson SCENT OF A And WOMAN And Umar Williams A FEW GOOD Speak Out MEN Reviewed by Kabrina Murrell Vol. 17, No. 3 BISHOP FORD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Spring, 1993 by Sharujfah Ahmed 1. O.K., I know you, Umar This enlightening film stars and Kenny, but what is A1 Pacino and co-star Chris the name of your band? touring with Motley Crue, Bishop Ford C.C.H.S. O’Connell. Pacino plays a Umar—The name of the and working within the blind, fighting colonel. Chris band is SEDITION. music business, own a re 0 Connell is the charming Ke?i — There’s me, Ken cord company, production, Participates In Ronald S. young preppie school boy who Thompson, Umar Williams, etc. I also plan to be hap poses as the colonel’s “guide John Blackford, and Pat pily married to my current Lauder Student Exchange dog” while visiting New York. Malone. Soon there’ll be a girlfriend. Pacino is a one-man show who fifth member. Ken—I plan to make a keeps you laughing throughout 2. How long have you been major impact on the music Program For Sixth the film. This is a must-see playing together, and how world, both physically and movie. long have you known each mentally. (Tell me about other ? deep!) Consecutive Year A Few Good Men Ken—I’ve known Umar for Tom Cruise and Demi Moore 7. Who are your major in four years; I’ve known Pat star as the Navy defense team fluences ? and John for six months. Umar—Tommy Lee (Mot for two marines who are ac- Umar—I’ve known Ken for caused of murder. The Navy ley Crue), Rick Allen (Def four years, and Pat and defense team suspect it’s a Leppard), Bill Ward and John for three years. middle-aged C.O., Jack Nichol Vinnie Appice (Black Sab We played in a band son. The truth is finally ex bath), Scott Rockenfield situation before our new posed in the courtroom finale. (Queens Ryche) Ozzy Os group. John and Pat played This is also a must-see film, borne, any punk bands, The at Xavarian H.S., and I’ve directed by Rob Reiner. Ramones. played gospel concerts. Ken—Prince, Freddie Mer Ken—l was in a band cury (Queens), Axl Rose called Dead Sister. (Guns ’n’ Roses), Les Clay- Z100 is coming 3. Who plays what in your pol (Primus), Mozart. band? John—Ozzy, Van Halen, to the Keri—I’m vocals, main ly Led Zepplin, Jimmy Hen ricist. Pat Malone is on Bishop Ford Super Dance drix. the bass and is a song Pat—G V R, Dangerous March 19-20 writer, John Blackford is Toys, Punk Bands, Alice on the guitar and is a in Chains. HELP FIGHT songwriter, and Umar Wil liams is on the drums and 8. What advice would you MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY give to other musicians? percussion. Ken—Hold on to what 4. Have you had any gigs you’ve got. If you like the yUemt?ar—We have some gigs music, keep with it. Don’t zm£ . . K U A • n M H&ZI coming up. We’re playing let anyone else influence Current participants in exchange program, top row: Akos Sebestyen MtLAf) U/A‘/-£ •» <-< -L-A Th<~ Icjfe* you into a type of music at Fort Hamilton H.S. Feb. (Budapest) and Andy Glaser (Vienna); bottom row: Ryan Warnock you don’t like. 12, C.B.G.B.’s in March or (Ford sophomore) and John McKenna (Ford junior). Umar—Do what you want April, a confirmation party —do not let anyone else in June, and countless gigs by Ray Layden see what American culture is turn you another way. If with various clubs in the like, rather than to see it on a you want to play rock or For the sixth consecutive spring and summer time. television screen or in pic raggae, play it. Just do year, Bishop Ford C.C.H.S. 5. Is this a long term career tures. It also enables the it to the best of your has been invited to participate move? (This is so excit students to get to know one ability. in the Ronald S. Lauder Stu ing: I get to see the birth another better. While in the dent Exchange Program. The Both—It’s not important of a new band!) foreign country, the American program is offered to those to please others, but to Umar—Yes, this is like a students will go on many students in sophomoree and 50 year marriage—a com- please yourself. BE ORIG scheduled trips. junior year who are very INAL! mitmen. (That’s deep!) serious and able to keep up The program may appear to Keyi—Yes, but I hope to Umar—To all would-be be very expensive, because of with their studies. Students get into film or broadcast fans (that is, if you like who apply for this program the air fare; however, the only ing. our music), we love you are selected on three bases in cost to participants is two Umar—Pat and John feel and hope to see you at all cluding: an application, an hundred fifty dollars for insur the same way I do. (All our concerts. Always re ance, visa fees, and spending interview, and a home visit. plan to attend college.) member, if it wasn’t for money. Everything else in 6. Where do you plan to be you, we wouldn’t be alive. This year’s program has in cluding air fare is paid for volved thirty American stu 5-10 years from now? Thanks, guys, it’s been fun! by the “Ronald S. Lauder dents, and thirty students Umar—I plan to be on my For more information, contact Foundation.” from Vienna, Budapest, second or third album, Kenny or Umar in h.r. 408. Lauder, the former ambass Prague and Warsaw. The for ador to Austria, recognizes the eign students come to the FresEiman Class President importance of international United States, live with a stu understanding; that is why he dent from the U.S., and go began and funds the exchange Kechea Brown Interviewed to school with that student program. Mrs. Raffinielo, the from September to December. coordinator of the program Then from January to June by Shani Smallwood here at Ford for the past six the American student will go years, states, “Students get Being class president must be a tough job. Freshman to the country of the exchange more out of this program than class President Kechea Brown gives us the inside scoop on how student to live and go to they would ever get from a she feels about it. school. classroom.” Shani: Do you like being class president? There are many trips One student who would Kechea: Yeah, it’s all right. planned for the students tak definitely agree is junior Shani: How does it feel to be class president? Do you feel a ing part in this program. John McKenna, who is cur lot of pressure? While in the U.S. all partic rently taking part in the pro Kechea: Yes, I do feel like I’m under pressure sometimes. ipants will visit the United gram. He is traveling across Shani: Do you feel that the freshman class works well with Nations Building, Williams a great deal of Europe, in you? burg, Washington, D.C., Me cluding Hungary, Austria, Kechea: Sometimes. I get a lot of requests for things I can’t tropolitan Museum of Art, and Germany, just to name a provide. perhaps a play or go to a few places. Although he is Shani: Like uniform change and things like that, right? baseball game, picnics, and having a great deal of fun, Kechea: Exactly. other activities, so that the there is still a lot of school Shani: Do you plan to run for class president next year? foreign students can get to work he is doing. Kechea: I don’t know. I like the Student Council, but I don’t really like the pressure. Shani: Is there anything you would like to say to the fresh man class? Kechea: Yes. Thank you for your support. I appreciate it. Page 2 H I G H P O I N T Spring, 1993 Koidii Ai, Assist. To Japanese Ambassador F.E.S. Takes Field Trip To by Efrain Marrero Wildlife Conservation Park tod ^____ Q. How do you feel about the competition in electronics between Japan and the United States? MJW A. The Japanese economy is identical to that of the United States. Japan has a free market, and we believe that the /C>A Ao'M * competition between corporations is the basis for healthy £o Ion-.? competition and progress. Also, competition is what has made the economy of the United States and other capitalist governments great. Q. In recent days, Japan’s neighboring country, Korea, has adopted a new civil president. How do you feel about their choice of president and government? A. They elected a president with a civil background, and we are happy with open elections. Q. Have you or the Ambassador spoken with President-elect Bill Clinton, and how do you feel about his new ideas? A. No, neither I nor the ambassador has spoken with Bill Clinton, but the Prime Minister has talked with Clinton, and he has expressed his ideas, and we are willing to cooperate and have expressed this in various ways. Q. Current President Bush has issued a proposal to drop tarriffs on imported goods from some countries. Does this include Japan, and what is your opinion of the proposal ? A. This proposal in particular is related to the signing of the Nasda treaty by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but we are very interested in what is occurring. Q. Do you support the United States’ decision to send troops to Somolia, and do you think the Japanese will take part F.E.S. seniors Precious Abu, Wioletta Pienkowska, Marta Koziorzeb- in the rescue mission? ska (partially hidden), Cher Saccomagno, Christine Macaluso, Lynda A. Yes, we support the United States’ actions. Yes, efforts Wayner, Aisha Awad and Ben Zomer enjoy an outing to survey are being made by Japan, which include a $100 million species and habitats at the “former” Bronx Zoo. trust fund, and we are currently contemplating whether to send troops or medical help. „ Boys’And Girls’ Swim Teams Q. Sir, would you like to say something to the young students of my school. A. Yes. Relations between the United States and Japan are by Jannina Zomer season long at practice and at better, and that is important, because combined they form meets, tried really hard for This year both the boys’ 40% of essential products for both countries’ welfare, and first place and their best and the girls’ swim teams won for the rest of the world. So many things are difficult in times. Most of the members their divisions. They were de economics that these countries look after each other and on both teams were very dedi clared “the undefeated” cham can do a lot together to better both nations. cated, coming to every practice I would greatly like to thank Mr. Korchi Ai for his cour pions on Saturday morning, and showing up at every meet teous attention and time. I was well attended by all those whom January 30, when the boys with a lot of team spirit in I spoke to at the Japanese consulate and embassy. beat Iona Prep and the girls their hearts. beat OLPH. Congratulations to all the Vasquez And Irving Interviewed Both teams worked hard all members on the teams. by Clifton Regis Gays In Military? Track and basketball are the most popular sports at Ford today, due to their great achievements through the years. But track is the easiest to get into. It is also the most demanding Medicine by Xavier Cardriche Throughout the years, gays sport. Many kids try out for other sports but don’t make it. One of the biggest moot have been insulted, stereo But track will take anyone who is dedicated to the sport. Many questions that we are now fac typed, discriminated against, of the kids stick to track because no matter how bad or good ing in our society today is: rejected, and abused by the you are, there is always a position for you. by Vincent Lijoi Should gays be allowed in the media and a percentage of Ford hired a man named Mr. Irving just last year. He is This music review is on the military? There are positive society. a black track coach assistant. Even though he is new, he has group MEDICINE. They have and very negative views on The media has influenced easily adjusted to the track and field department. His experi a new album out called Shot this question. I am undecided society widely to make them ence in the Empire State Games gives him the knowledge Forth Self Living. “Medicine” whether or not gays should be judge gays (homosexuals) as needed to work with kids. We can assume that we will see him uses guitar feedback and hum allowed in the military. weak, feminine, very friendly, next year. ming vocals to create melodies Who should decide? Should and inferior to heterosexuals. The man I am about to introduce doesn’t really need an that are very catchy. Talent is gays be allowed in the mil There is a particular raggae introduction. Because his name has been in our and other in this group’s bloodline. The itary? Is this situation af song (entitled “Boom Bye newspapers time and again. He has led the Ford track team quintet includes bassist Ed fecting our society? What do Bye”) which sends a message to many great meets, like Penn State and State Championship; Ruscha, son of the famed teenagers think? What do that’s: Gays should be mur he has become a household word (that’s going a little too far) : painter of the same name. you think? dered. Mr. Vasquez. And what does he have to say to Ford students? Like his dad, Ruscha toys X.C. Should gays be allowed Many people who debate “Just keep working hard and study hard, it will pay off. And with lines that surge with in the military? against gays often use the stay out of trouble.” humor and passion. The al Teenager #1 “Yes, because bible as a source to backup I asked Mr. Vasquez and Mr. Irving a few questions about bum is in stores everywhere they’re human beings also, their arguments saying things track: and is on the Def American and they shouldn’t be dis like—“God made Adam and 1) In Jan. many boys came to track for indoor season, record label. criminated against by being Eve, not Adam and Steve,” but since outdoor is here, do you believe they will be able to This movie review is on the separated. and God created men for keep up? film Lorenzo Oil. It takes Teenager #2 “It’s okay with women and women for men.” 2) Now that indoor is over, do you think we could end place in 1984 when Augusto me, as long as they don’t Homosexuality is not some with a big finish? and Michaela Odone see their do stuff, and as long as they thing that a person can detect 3) Mr. Vasquez and Mr. Irving would like to thank these 5-year-old son, Lorenzo, fall keep their feelings inside.” merely by looking at an indi people. victom to adrenoleukodystro- Teenager #3 “Yes, as long 4) This is where you can find Mr. Irving and Coach phy (ALD), a rare and devas as they don’t perform sexual vidual’s appearance, but it is Vasquez in the summer. tating disease with no cure. misconduct.” a sexual inclination of a per Driven and possessed by a Teenager #4 “I don’t care, it son that seems to be acquired IRVING VASQUEZ desire to save Lorenzo’s life, doesn’t matter to me.” through genes. 1) “They should be—after “If they work hard, they the Odones succeeded in in a couple of wins—they should could; it’s hard to make up venting a treatment for ALD. be able to hold on.” what you’ve missed. It’s a H I G H P O I N T It is a one-of-a-kind George 2) “I think that we have gift to the person who’s been enough talent and we should working out every day.” Miller medical thriller, star Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School be able to go and win in the “We could make a big im ring Nick Nolte and Susan 500 19th Street Sarandon. It is the story of big meets.” provement, ’cause the kids Brooklyn, New York 11215 how they did it. 3) “I’d like to thank Coach have been working hard Nash and Coach Vasquez. I throughout the indoor season.” It is also the story of why Ray Layden ................................................................ Editor-in-Chief am enjoying working here. The “Mr. Nash . . . he puts a lot they did it. The movie shows Luke Nawrocki ......................................................................... Principal freshman all the way to the of effort into the track team.” two desperate people who ac George A. McKay ...................................................................... Advisor varsity boys are all dedicated He will be at the Big Apple complish the impossible by kids. I like working with Games; anybody is welcome to convincing themselves they Staff: Efrain Marrero, Kabrina Murrell, Xavier Cardriche, them.” come. They have many activi have no other choice. The Sharujfah Ahmed, Jannina Zomer, Clifton Regis, 4) He will be working in ties, from weightlifting to movie is rated PG-13 and is Vincent Lijoi, Shani Smallwood. the Empire State Games. basketball. playing everywhere. THE ALPERT PRESS INC., 644 PACIFIC ST. BKLYN., N.Y. 783-0698