The Mary Helper September 2016

MHCA Takes Italy!

Student Spotlight:

Natalie Lamendola

DIY Back to School Life Hacks

MH! Contents Student Life

3Orientation

4 Student Spotlight: Natalie Lamendola

6 5 Major Back– To– School Life Hacks

7 Dear Jay: Advice Column

8 Mary Help Takes Italy!

News

10 Are Children Growing Up Too Quickly?

11 War in Syria Through the Eyes of A Child

12 Environmental Column

Beauty and Fashion

13 5 End -of -Summer Fashion Tips

14 Crystal’s Corner

Fun Stuff

15 Movie Reviews

16Celebrity News

17 Radio Write-Up with Sophia: Jake Miller

18 On This Month in History...

19 Woman of the Month

19 Humans of Mary Help

Student Life

MH! Contents Student Life

3Orientation

4 Student Spotlight: Natalie Lamendola

6 5 Major Back– To– School Life Hacks

7 Dear Jay: Advice Column

8 Mary Help Takes Italy!

News

10 Are Children Growing Up Too Quickly?

11 War in Syria Through the Eyes of A Child

12 Environmental Column

Beauty and Fashion

13 5 End -of -Summer Fashion Tips

14 Crystal’s Corner

Fun Stuff

15 Movie Reviews

16Celebrity News

17 Radio Write-Up with Sophia: Jake Miller

18 On This Month in History...

19 Woman of the Month

19 Humans of Mary Help

Student Life

Juniors and Seniors Orientation Day 2016 By Briana Santiago

Unlike the past few years, orientation day this year was in September instead of

late August. The upperclassmen had their orientation on September 7th, while the un-

derclassmen had theirs on the 6th. For the most

part, orientation day is a pretty sad day for the

students because it means summer is officially

over and school is starting right away. However,

this year was a little different from recent years.

Mary Help introduced iPads to the students as

well as a new ID that is used to unlock doors. To

be honest, unlocking the doors are really fun to

my friends and I- is that weird? Probably. They’re

also $50 to replace, so I’m going to have to try

harder to not lose my ID this year- oh geez!

We started the day off in the cafeteria where we received our folders, ID’s, plan-

ners, took pictures, and ate food. If there isn’t food, it isn’t Mary Help, let’s be real. My

group then went to the book room to get our textbooks and then we made our way

back to the Sacred Heart building to put them in our lockers. I made the mistake of not

bringing my backpack to the book room and I had to lug the five huge textbooks all the

way from one building to another. I nearly fell down the stairs so many times, but

again, this is Mary Help and there are stairs everywhere! After we put our books in our

lockers, we went back to the senior foyer to take our ID pictures then we were off to

meet our teachers, and that was basically it for the school day.

The pool party followed right after, and this was my first year going to the orientation

day pool party. Isn’t that so weird? Wow. There was music, pizza, soda, chips, and of

course swimming! My lovely classmate and executive board Vice President Jocelyne

Guzman was even the lifeguard for us this year. Overall, the entire day was really fun.

Most things were new, but new things are always exciting. Looking forward to this

school year! 3

Student Spotlight by Nailah Anderson For this month’s issue, I had the opportunity to interview Natalie Lamendola, a junior here at Mary

Help. During her summer break, Lamendola got to partake in an amazing language program that required her to stay

at an overnight camp for 2 weeks! While participating in this program, Lamendola was granted the opportunity

to learn the language of her choice (Italian) in a exciting way and learn a couple of important life les-

sons that she’ll be using for the rest of her life.

Can you describe the program that you attended? How long did it

last? Where was it? What was it's purpose?

The program I attended was an immersion camp set up by Concordia College

in Minnesota. They offer many language options, but I attended the Italian in

Hackensack, Minnesota. I was given an application by this Italian-American

organization I am affiliated with to have the opportunity to go there and learn

the language. It was from August 1-13. Essentially this Italian camp, Lago del

Bosco (coincidentally, lol), or "Lake of the Forest," along with the other lan-

guage camps was created as an option for kids to learn about the culture and

learn the language of whichever camp they choose. At Lago del Bosco, each

day the food we were given was based off of a different region of Italy's cui-

sine. We also had many different activities during the day to do (though we

had to stick to one specific schedule) that coordinated with cultural activities

common in Italy.

What would you say was the biggest struggle you faced?

There were several struggles I had while at Lago del Bosco. First, it

was getting used to not having all the amenities I had a tendency to take

for granted while back home, such as knowing the time or weather, bath-

rooms always nearby, a private shower that I can use for as long as I want,

electricity, even my own bed. Eventually not having these things became

easier, however, I became slightly homesick. Not having my phone made it

harder, as letters to four to five days to get home so I couldn't be sure

what was going on, so that was slightly difficult. After hearing from my

family in a letter, though, it got better. So, that's what I'd say my biggest

struggles were the lack of common amenities and slight homesickness.

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What was the most rewarding experience? The most rewarding experience of all of this was actually two

things. One, all the friends I made, I'm still talking to them

and the ones that live near me and I are planning to meet

soon and hang out. Two was being able to notice near imme-

diate improvement in the Italian language, after just two

weeks. Granted, I knew none of the language prior to going

to this camp so obviously anything I learn is an improve-

ment, however, just two weeks in this place is the same as a

little less than six months in school, due to the constant exposure to the language. In fact, the

village has another program for four weeks in which you can earn a year's high school credit.

Anyway, now, after this program I can understand some of the language now and speak some of

it--mostly manners, if I'm being honest.

You couldn't use any electronic devices during the duration of your stay. Were you

open about this or did you feel upset about losing your connection to "the outside

world"? Surprisingly, having my phone taken away didn't bother me as much as I expected. I genuinely

thought that I was going to be more upset about missing it, especially because I have a ten-

dency to use my phone a lot when I'm around many people I don't know. However, the fact that

no one had their phone made it easier to meet new people. In fact, the only time I really missed

my phone was when I wanted to know the time or the weather.

The experiences that we have early in life can help to guide us down rocky roads

later in life. If you looked ahead 10 years how could you see this unique experience

possibly helping you down these rocky roads later in your life? Because the first few nights weren't the most fun for me (since there was so much to get used

to that wasn't similar to home), I was overwhelmed. People around me were speaking a foreign

language literally 100% of the time, and never faltering. There was no English. Additionally, I

was with people that I had to trust and expect had my best interests at heart despite having

never met them before. This will help me even sooner than 10 years down the line. College is

only a little ways away (terrifying to think about), and it doesn't seem as scary anymore. At col-

lege, people will speak my language. At college, I will have the ability to contact my family

whenever I want. At college, I'm assuming I'll have more private showers and electricity. After

Lago del Bosco, I can do this. I can do anything. So that's how that experience helped me.

5 Major Back-to-School Life Hacks By Alondra Brito

1. Having trouble searching through your backpack for notes? Color code

the top corner of your notebooks/binders with either a highlighter or

marker according to the class you’re in. Now you can easily take out what

you need at first glance, rather than wasting time shuffling through every-

thing in your backpack.

2.Keep a neatly organized desk with no clutter using just

two items-- binder clips and rubber bands. First, attach

the binder clip to the edge of your desk and tie the rubber

band to whichever item you need out of the way. Hang the

rubber band on the binder clip and there you have a neat,

spacious desk with easily accessible materials that you

might need throughout class time at your reach.

3. While studying, spray an unfamiliar scent in your

midst {i.e. a fruit-fragranced body spray, sample per-

fume from a magazine}. Right before the test, spray

tiny drops of the fragrance on your wrist and take a

big whiff. This will then help to jog your memory from

the night before and eventually help you to score

higher on the test!

4. Attention all athletes! Save space in your gym bag by

carefully rolling up your gym clothes into a tight scroll, and

stuff each article of clothing in a stretchy gym sock. Now

you can easily store it in any part of your gym bag and save

room for everything else.

5. Want to make your own mini dry-erase board? All

you need is an unusable CD case and a dry-erase

marker. Remove the cover and the film paper from the

surface of the case and start writing! Perfect for

studying vocab words and reviewing notes.

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Can’t wait to help! -Jay <3

5 Major Back-to-School Life Hacks By Alondra Brito

Mary Helpers Take Italy!

By Loretta Graceffo

This summer, some of our Mary Help juniors and seniors were

blessed with the opportunity to tour Italy! Together, we traveled

through Verona, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, and Rome, making

our way from the gondolas of Venice, to the hills of Assisi, to the

catacombs of Rome, to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel in the Vati-

can-– enjoying plenty of pizza and gelato along the way. After-

wards, I asked some of my fellow travelers about their incredible

experience– and here’s what they had to say:

What was your favorite part of the trip?

Gabriella Corbo: Getting to meet other people from other schools– and the pizza,

of course!

Gianna Cammarota: My favorite thing about Italy was definitely the pizza. I could

probably eat that pizza for the rest of my life and I wouldn’t complain.

Angelica Jacobs: All the eating!

What was your favorite city or place we visited?

Gabriella Corbo: Venice, and definitely Don Bosco's Church.

Gianna Cammarota: My favorite city was Venice! I couldn’t

get over how beautiful it was!

Mary Helpers Take Italy!

By Loretta Graceffo

This summer, some of our Mary Help juniors and seniors were

blessed with the opportunity to tour Italy! Together, we traveled

through Verona, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, and Rome, making

our way from the gondolas of Venice, to the hills of Assisi, to the

catacombs of Rome, to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel in the Vati-

can-– enjoying plenty of pizza and gelato along the way. After-

wards, I asked some of my fellow travelers about their incredible

experience– and here’s what they had to say:

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What was your favorite memory of the trip?

Gabriella Corbo: Seeing the children laughing and dancing in the back of

Don Bosco’s church!

Gianna Cammarota: Singing with Gabriella on the gondola in Venice!

Angelica Jacobs: Being in the hotel together and bonding with my friends.

What did you learn on the trip?

Gabriella Corbo: Just because they say there’s wifi, doesn’t mean there’ s

wifi.

Gianna Cammarota: I learned that my dream of meeting Paulo and becom-

ing an Italian pop star is unrealistic.

Angelica Jacobs: I learned to come out of my shell, because Italy was my

first time out of the country. I really loved being able to travel and learn about

the culture!

Are Children Growing Up Too Quickly?

By Grace Labascio

“When we are children we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy our-selves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.”

― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

In recent studies many parents admitted they were concerned that their children

were growing up “too quickly.” Children

are behaving and dressing three or four

years older than their actual age. What

has caused this drastic social ecology

is, inattentive parents and the social

media market.

Parent’s are pushing their children

closer to adulthood each year by forcing

them to take intensive study courses or

training viscously to be chosen for a

sports team. The pressure put on kids

from social media has even caused an imbalance in a child’s cholesterol level.

In a study at Manhattan Institute, Kay S. Hymowitz says, “around the mid-1980s, re-

search found that more children were shopping for their own clothes, shoes, accessories,

drugstore items, and even for family groceries.

Despite all of the negative aspects that contribute to children growing up too quickly; par-

ents agree that their child needs to be informed at an earlier age. Peer pressure and the

media can pull a child right into a maze and adults need to consult with the child before

they explore by themselves.

Sources: http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/kids-today-are-growing-way-too-fast-0528.html

http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/growing-up

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/are-kids-growing-up-too-fast/2011/11/14/

gIQA36lKMN_story.html

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World News War in Syria Through The Eyes of A Child

By Alondra Brito

World News War in Syria Through The Eyes of A Child

By Alondra Brito

On August 20th,

2016, a shocking

photo made

headlines and

surfaced all of

social media,

capturingthe hor-

ror of the gruesome war in Syria. Omar

Daqneesh, five years old, was found injured in

an abandoned building in Aleppo covered in

rubbish, dust, and blood.

Omar witnessed his older brother suffer in the

same airstrike, who later died in the hospital

from severe injury. Eight other residents who

lived in the same neighborhood were also

treated with immediate care, half of them be-

ing children.

“Many children are killed in this war when

residential neighborhoods are attacked and

are at home or playing in the street,” said

Mohammad, a surgeon in Aleppo who treated

Omran. He added that twelve children under

15 years of age visited the hospital that same

night. Repeated attacks on hospitals are only

some of the problems that health workers

face in Syria. Mohammad is one of 15 sur-

geons left in Aleppo and says that his hospital

has been targeted about 10 times.

According to UNICEF, the continuous

battle in Syria has caused the largest hu-

manitarian crisis since World War II, with

more than 8 million children in serious

danger. Unfortunately, this is no news to

the jeopardized inhabitants of Syria. Chil-

dren die everyday due to bombs, shoot-

ings, and surprise attacks from neighbor-

ing countries. Many citizens in Syria live

each day as it were their last. Like Omar,

no one knows when their time will come;

some just aren’t as lucky.

Sources:

Official report by Morgan Winsor

http://abcnews.go.com/International/

brother-syrian-boy-face-aleppos-suffering-

dies/story?id=41537592

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Environmental Column Litter: World Wide Enemy Number 1

By Sophia Schneider

Humans are constantly making trash, whether it's from old

paperwork, a snack, or a new art project. And countless people

toss that garbage on the ground in our environment- in cities,

forests, beaches- everywhere. People often give little mind to

the object they throw to the ground and give even less thought

to what might happen to it after they leave it there. An animal

can eat it or get caught in it, it could pollute the soil, air, or wa-

ter, and countless other horrible things could all occur after

that trash was improperly disposed of. It's heartbreaking, but

there's a way we can all pitch in to limit the amount

of litter in our environment and communities- and it

can even help you get in shape! Next time you go on

a walk, jog, or run, bring a bag and gloves with you

so you can collect litter as you see it! If you're not a

regular runner, you could start to implement this into your daily routine or organ-

ize a day when you and your friends walk around your neighborhood and pick up

trash! This will not only beautify your community, but could also help make you

more active and save the animal populations in your neighborhood! If you are part

of a sports team or other organization, you can set up an event where the person

who collects the most amount of litter wins a prize! Once you have all your litter

collected, you can then dispose of it properly, either in a trash can or recycling

bin (preferably recycling if you can!)

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ~Lao Tzu. This may

seem like a small, simple action, but if everyone starts to pick up at least one

piece of litter a day, the world will quickly become a more beautiful and healthy

place! Always remember that you can make a difference and to strive to be the

positive change you want to see in the world.

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activist account on Instagram @justbeinggreen

On a recent run of mine, I was able

to fill half a trash bag with litter in

just 2 miles!

5 End– of—Summer Fashion Tips! By Juleisy Cabrera Hello and welcome back to school ! Hopefully, you are excited to see your friends and you are ready for the work

to come for this school year. Sadly, summer is almost

gone- but the Fall season is coming, which mean lots

and lots of Fall fashion! We are going to take advan-

tage of summer while it lasts so I am here to tell you my

five go-to fashion tips for summer!

4. Out of your comfort zone: Try new

things and explore the world of Fash-

ion !! I love to step out of my comfort

zone because you know what feels

right and what doesn’t. If you see a

dress with a different style and color,

go try it on because you might just

end up putting in your shopping cart.

5. More than one: If you love a cloth-

ing item and it comes in different

color go ahead girl and grab it be-

cause you will regret it. I always re-

gret not buying something that I love.

Usually, I’ll buy two more of the same

clothes in different color. It is very

rare that we find the most comfort-

able shirt or jean so next time when

you go shopping and you see some-

thing that match your standard, go

run and get more !!!

1. Bright Color: The weather is very hot

especially when you are going away for va-

cation so you want to stay away from any

black or dark color clothing. You feel

much better when you wear something

bright and breathable. The fabric is also

very important with this hot weather.

Tight clothing is not comfortable when it

is like hundred degrees outside and you

want to stay cool.

2. No purse : I tend to stay away from

purses for the summer because for me it

is such a struggle carrying a heavy bag

everywhere with me. When I do consider

to bring a purse with me it would be some-

thing lightweight much more like a small

clutch that wraps around your body.

3. Donate Clothes: Clean out your closet

when you have the time. It is good to take

out anything that you don’t wear or use at

all out of the closet because you can do-

nate them or give it to someone in need of

clothing but also it will give you much

space for your closet.

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Makeup Products of Summer 201 By

By Crystal Fazzinga

CRYSTAL FAZZINGA @crystalsbeautyxo

Review Corner!

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A lot of brands came out with new products this summer. From foundation and highlight, to

mascara and eyebrow pencils. I have a long list of products for you to check out and try! Like the

famous Jeffree Star says, “Let’s give it a whirl!” Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Summer Velour Liquid Lipsticks

Too Faced x NikkieTutorials The Power of Makeup Collection

Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick

Kylie Cosmetics Kyshadow Palette

Kylie Cosmetics Summer Lipkits

Colourpop Ultra Metallic Lip

Colourpop Ultra Glossy Lip

Colourpop Rainbow Eyeshadow Collection

Colourpop Staycation Lipstick Collection

Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation

Urban Decay Color Correcting Fluid

Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Lipstick

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Radiant Makeup

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

Too Faced Born This Way Concealer

Too Faced Totally Cute Eyeshadow Collection

Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy

Too Faced Melted Matte

Tarte Tarteist x @MakeupbyShayla Contour Kit

Tarte limited-edition Styeld by Hrush eye &

cheek palette

Tarte limited-edition kiss & blush cream cheek

& lip palette

Tarte limited-edition young, wild, & free Amazo-

nian clay palette

Tarte limited-edition wipeout color-correcting palette

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

Tarte creamy matte lip paint

NYC Lovatics by Demi Eyeshadow Palette

Morphe Elite 2 Collection

Morphe Rose Gold Collection

Morphe Beauty Sponges

Morphe Naturally Blushed Palette

Smashbox Studio Skin Foundation & Concealer

Review Corner! Movie Review:

Ghostbusters By Sophia Schneider

Rewatching the 1984 Ghostbusters -or watching it for the first time -

is the perfect way to prepare to watch the revamped 2016 version! In

the movie, a trio of friends start a ghost extermination service after

losing their jobs at Columbia University. They invent their own tools

to capture and contain the ghosts and operate their business out of

an abandoned firehouse. They take multiple calls throughout New

York City and eventually hire a fourth member. The team gets a call

from cellist Dana Barrett, whose apartment is possessed by Sumer-

ian demon Zuul. Leader Peter Venkman takes a special interest in

the case and ends up competing for Dana’s affections with her

neighbor, Louis Tully. Dana becomes possessed by Zuul and Louis be-

come possessed as well by a similar spirit. In the middle of the case,

the Ghostbusters are arrested for unlicensed waste handling and

their ghost containment system gets deactivated, causing thou-

sands of ghosts to be released into the city. Possessed Dana and

Louis open a gate to release Gozer, the Sumerian god of destruction.

The Ghostbusters discover that a mad doctor designed Dana and

Louis’s apartment building to summon Gozer to destroy the world,

but will they be able reclaim their business and banish the ghosts

before the world ends?

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Celebrity News: Ariana

Grande Getting Sued?

By Loren Armstrong

According to TMZ, Ariana Grande is having a law-

suit filed against her. Remember her very popular

song, “One Last Time?” There are claims she stole the music and lyr-

ics from Alex Gregg, a songwriter who wrote “Takes All Night.” He

wrote the song for EDM entertainer Skye Stevens.

On This Month in History… by Alondra Brito Radio Write-Up with Sophia!

By Sophia Schneider

Top 3 Songs of the Week: (from Bill-

board.com)

“Cheap Thrills” by Sia ft. John Paul

“Cold Water” by Major Lazor ft.

Justin Bieber & MO.

“This is What You Came For” by

Calvin Harris ft. Rhianna.

Artist of the Month:

Jake Miller

Songs by Jake Miller to Listen

to:

“Overnight”

“Parade”

“Lionheart”

Quick Facts:

Jake is originally from Weston, Florida, but moved

to Los Angeles, California last summer.

He recently released a 7 song EP on August 18 ti-

tled Overnight. Here he experiments with more Justin

Timberlake-esque R&B styles rather than his usual

pop/rap.

His song “Sunshine” from his Rumors 2015 EP pro-

motes suicide awareness and is dedicated to his child-

hood friend Dylan, who committed suicide in February

2015.

Jake began rapping when he was 17 years old and

when he turned 18, he began posting videos of himself

on YouTube. His online performances received atten-

tion from local radio and news stations, and earned

him his first live performance as an opening act for

Snoop Dogg.

Upcoming Shows:

Nope, but he plans to tour with his

overnight music soon!

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On This Month in History… by Alondra Brito

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The worst weather-related disaster to ever strike the US-

September 8, 1900 Known as the “1900 Galveston Hurricane”, this natural catastrophe

cost many their lives in the populated island-city of Galveston, Texas.

Moments prior to the hurricane, all vacationers and residents were

warned by the US Weather Bureau to move to higher ground. Choosing

to ignore this advisory, a 15-foot storm with winds of 145 miles per hour

swept through Galveston and directly killed about 6,000 to 8,000 peo-

ple. Thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed and the city was

left in ruins, earning the official title as the worst weather disaster to

ever surge the US.

Discovery of California- September 28, 1542 Portuguese navigator and explorer, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, was the first person to

explore the coast of present-state California on behalf of the Spanish empire. Ini-

tially searching for the Strait of Anian, an all-water passage across North America, Cabrillo arrived to what is now San Diego Bay. Although he failed to find the Strait of Anian, he managed to discover the California coast and a vast majority of its cities.

First country to grant women the right to vote- September

19, 1893 September 19th, 1893 was a groundbreaking day in history when New

Zealand became the first country to give women the right to vote.

Neighboring countries, such as Australia, soon followed in their foot-

steps and justifiably allowed women their rights. Women willingly

traveled distances to hear public lectures, pass resolutions, and sign

petitions. New Zealand granting women this right was a national stepping stone for women worldwide, and

was plausibly the impetus for many suffragette movements in years to come.

Sources: http://www.history.com/topics/1900-galveston-hurricane

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cabrillo-discovers-san-diego-bay

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/new-zealand-first-in-womens-vote

Humans of Mary Help

By Loretta Graceffo

Erin Kostic

Mother Teresa was born in Macedonia. By the time she was eighteen years old, she

decided her purpose in life was to become a nun. After moving to India to teach and

lead her students to Christ, Mother Teresa’s eyes were opened to her calling from

God: to care for the most unloved and overlooked people of society . “If you judge

people, “ Mother Teresa once said, “You have no time to love them.” Mother Teresa

devoted the rest of her life to living by these words. By 1950, she created The Mis-

sionaries of Charity , an organization that enabled her to aid the poorest of the poor

in India- she tirelessly aided orphans, lepers, the elderly, and the hungry until her

death in 1997. This year, thousands of people gathered together to joyously cele-

brate Mother Teresa’s life of service in the Vatican after Pope Francis canonized her

as saint. All of us can learn from Mother Teresa’s incredible life. If more people

lived their life with a s much love as Mother Teresa did, the world would be a better

place.

Woman of the Month

By Loretta Graceffo

Mother Teresa

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“As a freshman, how have your first days of school been and what are you looking for-ward to at Mary Help?

“School has been good so far! I’m really looking forward to learning new things and making new friends. ”

Humans of Mary Help

By Loretta Graceffo

Woman of the Month

By Loretta Graceffo

Mother Teresa

Nailah Anderson Amaya Estrella Juleisy Cabrera Grace Lobascio

Marisol Gindhart Alondra Brito

Sophia Schneider

Editor-in-Chief: Loretta Graceffo

Advisor: Mrs. Kirt Staff members: Crystal Fazzinga

Briana San Diego Loren Armstrong

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