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i never saw another butterfly review

pelinsum2012 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:27:53 +0000

The Visual and Performing Arts Academy presented “I Never Saw Another Butterfly”, an imaginative adaptation of Raja Englanderova’s story. The play was inspired by documents written by the children at the Terezin concentration camp during World War II.

Raja Englanderova, the main character and narrator, was played by Niv Ramati, senior. “I hope that the audience walks away not only thinking about the play, but going beyond and thinking about the actual Holocaust and how bad and unnecessary it was.” said Ramati, “Even if they can’t relate to the subject of the play, I hope they are satisfied, and don’t feel like they wasted their time.”

The play was very well thought out in that the characters were very well portrayed and they emotionally connected with the audience. The actors were on point in reenacting the Holocaust and how the Nazis disrupted the educational lives of Jewish children. “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” is different than other Holocaust stories because it mainly focuses on the lives of Jewish children during the Holocaust, rather than generalizing everyone in the Holocaust.

Pauline Lakanen, director and drama teacher, said, “I think we all have to be aware of what terrible things people have gone through in the past so we don’ t commit the same mistakes.” “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” was debuted because Lakanen believes that it will show people all of the unneeded mishaps that have happened, and that we don’t have another crisis like the Holocaust.

For Josh :)

pelinsum2012 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:46 +0000

The Silver Hi- Tides Marching Band has proudly returned after a four year hiatus due to school budget cuts and lack of staff members. Marching Band director and ex Hi-Tide, Joshua Figueroa said, “It’s more than the eye can see; it’s not just macrhing, it’s about dedication. hard work, and having Hi-Tide pride!”

Alongside the Marching Band comes the revival of the Auxiliary, so hang in there girls you’ll soon be able to flaunt those moves. The Auxiliary is composed of members that dance at Beach High football games and pep rallies to the songs that the band and percussion play. “Dancers make the band look more exciting and bring more spirit”, said Katherine Hernandez, senior and Auxiliary captain. “They bring out the expression of the music.” Alright girls, if you call just moving your butt left to right and having those boring plain faces on bringing out the essence of the music, then I guess you are. Don’t you want the crowd to notice you? Are you just marching and dancing for yourselves or do you actually want the people to scream HI TIDE PRIDE? Girls in the back: you’re not peforming at a funeral, you’re supposed to smile and curve your bodies. Cassandra Salazar, junior, also adds that “Practicing three times a week instead of two will help the girls get better.” Then make it effective.

Dancers have official wear uniforms, so why do some girls where white shirts while others where red? So why are there are 30 Auxiliary dancers and only about 20 have pom poms? The Auxiliary needs to get their financial priorities straight and do whatever it takes to be ready for their next performance. It doesn’t seem like New World School of the Performing Arts has any issues with their dance team, so why should Beach High? Katherine Hernandez seems to agree that “Official uniforms can definitely improve the Auxilary”, so why doesn’t she, being the captain, do anything about this?

Percussion is an amazing section of the band, and out of any section it really is the one that is on task at every single performance. Kai Vecchio, senior and drummer, said “When it comes down to it, respect is probably the most important element. The marching band is a large group of very diverse, integrated people that have to coordinate and act as one. Without respect for one another it would be very hard to get everything done.” Oscar Cifuentes, junior and drummer, also adds that “Discipline and dedication are crucial to have in the band because you cannot accomplish anything without these.”

The revival of the Beach High Marching Band is truly an amazing activity to have back at the school. It’s definitely something that everyone can participate in. What do you need to be a part of the Marching Band Sensation? Miles Mittenthal, sophomore, said, “”You definitely need to be passionate about what you’re doing. It’s definitely hard work, but in the end of the day, it’s all about having fun and loving what you do. We’re just one big band family and we get all get along well with each other.”

Veronica Duell, sophomore said, “Our Marching Band has a big impact on the Beach High football team because they provide them with support and boost team spirit. Without them I don’t think they would win because last year we didn’t have a marching band, and we hardly ever won.”

Marching Band A&E edit

pelinsum2012 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:55:00 +0000

**FEEL FREE TO CHANGE THE ORDER THE QUOTES ARE PLACED IN**

**And you may need to cut down on the words, but I wrote everything I could**

The Silver-Hi Tides Marching Band has proudly returned after a four year hiatus due to school budget cuts, and lack of faculty and staff members. Marching Band Director and ex-Hi Tide, Joshua Figueroa said “It’s more than the eye can see; it’s not just marching, it’s about dedication, hard work, and having Hi Tide Pride!”

The revival of the Beach High Marching Band is truly an amazing activity to have back at the school. It’s definitely something that everyone can participate in. What do you need to be a part of the Marching Band Sensation? Miles Mittenthal, sophomore, said, ““You definitely need to be passionate about what you’re doing. It’s definitely hard work, but in the end of the day, it’s all about having fun and loving what you do. We’re just one big band family and we get all get along well with each other.”

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pelinsum2012 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:06:24 +0000

As you may or may not know, Beach High has brought back its Silver Hi-Tides Marching Band! Due to school budget cuts, and lack of faculty and staff members, the MBSH Marching Band has not been available for students for the past four years! No need to worry about that now! Marching Band Director and ex-Hi Tide, Joshua Figueroa, tells us “It definitely feels great to be back! I want to teach my students everything I have learned during my time in the Marching Band. It’s more than the eye can see; it’s not just marching, it’s about dedication, hard work, and having Hi Tide Pride!”

Alongside the Marching Band comes the revival of the Auxiliary, so hang in there girls you’ll soon be able to flaunt those moves! The Auxiliary is made up of dance members that dance at MBSH football games and pep rallies to the songs that the Marching Band performs. A member of the Auxiliary, Olivia Goedde, sophomore, said, “I really like being in the Auxiliary because we get to dance and have fun, and it’s like one big family.” When asked what was thought about the MBSH cheerleaders from the Auxiliary’s perspective, Olivia replied, “We’re both part of the same school, and we both represent the Hi-Tides. They’re cheerleaders and we’re the Marching Band Auxiliary Dancers, I don’t think there should be any conflict between us.”

What do you need to be a part of the Marching Band Sensation? Miles Mittenthal, sophomore, said, “You definitely need to be passionate about what you’re doing. This is my second year in the music program, and I play the saxophone. It’s definitely hard work, but in the end of the day, it’s all about having fun and loving what you do. We’re just one big band family and we get all get along well with each other.”

The revival 0f the MBSH Marching Band is truly an amazing activity to have back at the school! It’s definetly something that everyone can participate in. Veronica Duell, sophomore, says, ”I think that the Marching Band is doing a good job so far. I mean, I go to football games regularly and I definitely think that our football team has improved since last year. Our Marching Band has a big impact on the MBSH Football Team because they provide them with support and boost team spirit. Without them I don’t think they would win because last year we didn’t have a marching band, and we hardly ever won.” It has been going around that the Cheerleaders and the Auxiliary have been feuding over who is better. Veronica Duell replied, “Honestly, I think that the cheerleaders do a better job at supporting the football team because they cheer for the football players, while the Auxiliary dances for the Marching Band.”

pep rally 1st draft

pelinsum2012 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:02:46 +0000

Pep Up!

Pep up Hi-Tides! A historical event for Miami Beach Senior High occurred on October 2^nd 2009, when the first pep rally was held in the new gym. The MBSH Marching Band, the Auxiliary, the MBSH cheerleaders, and Body and Soul, made a special performance at the pep rally. This pep rally was to motivate our football team to win against Hialeah Gardens. The Hi-Tides won 43-0.

“The cheerleaders really get us pepped up and enthusiastic about playing”, says Karl Kirby, sophomore and MBSH football team starter, center player. “Pep rallies are always so exciting to us because the Hi-Tides get to show us their Hi-Tide Pride, and how much they support the football players.” Kirby also adds, “We will win against any other team no matter because we are athletically better and we have something no team other than us can ever have, and that’s Hi-Tide spirit!”

“We’re always going to win. Even when we lose, we win”, says Haley Rodriguez, senior and MBSH cheerleader. “Our job as cheerleaders is to create inspirational cheers so that the football players know that no matter what we support the team.”

MBSH MARCHING BAND 2nd Draft

pelinsum2012 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:53:09 +0000

Miami Beach Senior High has brought back its Silver Hi-Tides Marching Band in the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. Due to school budget cuts, and lack of faculty and staff members, the MBSH Marching Band had not been available for students for the past four years. Now, the MBSH Marching Band meets every Tuesday and Thursday at the MBSH Bandroom at 2:45 PM.

Joshua Figueroa, Marching Band Director and ex-Hi Tide, tells us, “It definitely feels great to be back! After so many months of calling alumni, we finally arranged 3 main Hi-Tide Alumni to organize the Marching Band, and to be in charge of it.”

What do you need to be a part of the Marching Band, you may ask? Miles Mittenthal, sophomore, says, “You definitely need to passionate about what you’re doing. This is my second year in the music program, and I play the saxophone. It’s definitely hard work, but in the end of the day, it’s all about having fun and loving what you do. We’re just one big band family and we get all get along well with each other.”

Alongside the band members, came the revival of the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is made up of dance members that dance at MBSH football games and pep rallies to the songs that the Marching Band performs. A member of the Auxiliary, Olivia Goedde, sophomore, said, “I really like being in the Auxiliary because we get to dance and have fun, it really is one big family.” You may have heard that there has been some rivalry between the Auxiliary and the MBSH cheerleaders. Olivia Goedde replied, “We’re both part of the same school, and we both represent the Hi-Tides. They’re cheerleaders and we’re the Marching Band Auxiliary Dancers, I don’t think there should be any conflict between us.”

What is thought of the revival of the MBSH Marching Band? “I think that the Marching Band is doing a good job so far,” replied Veronica Duell, sophomore, “I mean, I go to football games regularly and I definitely think that our football team has improved since last year. Our Marching Band has a big impact on the MBSH Football Team because they provide them with support and boost team spirit. Without them I don’t think they would win because last year we didn’t have a marching band, and we hardly ever won.”

First Draft part 2

pelinsum2012 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:52:55 +0000

Alongside the band members, comes the revival of the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary is made up of dance members that dance at MBSH football games and pep rallies to the songs that the Marching Band performs. A new member of the Auxiliary, Olivia Goedde, Sophomore, says, “I really like being in the Auxiliary because we get to dance and have fun, and it’s like one big family.” When asked what was thought about the MBSH cheerleaders from the Auxiliary’s perspective, Olivia replied, “We’re both part of the same school, and we both represent the Hi-Tides. They’re cheerleaders and we’re the Marching Band Auxiliary Dancers, I don’t think there should be any conflict between us.”

What do you need to be a part of the Marching Band Sensation? Miles Mittenthal, Sophomore, says, “You definitely need to be passionate about what you’re doing. This is my second year in the music program, and I play the saxophone. It’s definitely hard work, but in the end of the day, it’s all about having fun and loving what you do. We’re just one big band family and we get all get along well with each other.”

When asked what was thought of the revival of the MBSH Marching Band, Veronica Duell, Sophomore, answered, “I think that the Marching Band is doing a good job so far. I mean, I go to football games regularly and I definitely think that our football team has improved since last year. Our Marching Band has a big impact on the MBSH Football Team because they provide them with support and boost team spirit. Without them I don’t think they would win because last year we didn’t have a marching band, and we hardly ever won.” It has been going around that the Cheerleaders and the Auxiliary have been feuding over who is better. The Beachcomber wanted to find out what others had thought. Veronica Duell replies, “Honestly, I think that the cheerleaders do a better job at supporting the football team because they cheer for the football players, while the Auxiliary dances for the Marching Band.”

Interview Notes and Quotes 1

pelinsum2012 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:24:25 +0000

Name of Reporter: Pelinsu Mese

Story: Marching into ’09!

Section: News/A&E

Deadline:

Name of person being interviewed (CHECK SPELLING!): Joshua Figueroa

Notes and Quotes:

Why did you decide to bring back the Miami Beach Senior High Marching Silver Hi-Tides Band?

“We had a very huge alumni family, and last year when I took over, we only had the jazz band and rock ensemble. I kept telling the kids it’s all about hi-tide pride, hi-tide pride, hi-tide pride, and that’s the best way to bring everyone back.”

“Through Facebook, IM, Email, and text messaging, I was able to contact over 100 alumni, and they were actually able to come back and perform, at teh Homecoming Game last year. The school loved it, and the kids loved and enjoyed it.

“So by the end of last year, it just started as an idea, we started with 10, and at practice on the first day of school we had about 70, and here it is.”

What was the reason that the MBSH Marching Band was discontinued 4 years ago?

“My band director that was here lft in 2004, which is also when I graduated. In the past 5 years we got new faculty, new staff, new teachers, and the music programs ended.”

“I feel good thinking that I was an ex-Hi-Tide and now I direct their band!”

“It’s all about being one whole Hi-Tide family!”

“It’s the revival of the Miami Beach Senior High Marching Band!”

What do you hope to accomplish with the Marching Band this years, and the years to come?

“It’s crazy because I’m a perfectionist and I push these kids the way I push myself to the limit.”

“It’s only our first year, these kids have been for only 2 months, and look how well we’re already doing.”

“The goal is for the number the numbers to grow, because we started wityh 10 kids that didnt’ know any songs, and we have about 75 students that now know 20 songs. We’re trying to fit them into our fun-fairs, practices, routines, which will lead us to next year being in the field, alongside the football team, performing marching shows.”

I heard you held a summer band camp, how did that go?

“It was long, and it was tough, it’s hard getting kids who live on South Beach to instead of being on the beach hanging out, to coming to practice for 3 hours, going to lunch, then practicing for another 3 hours. Its tiresome, but after a week or two the definetly grabbed onto the whole Hi-Tide Spirit and the numbers started to grow. 10 led to 15 which led to 35; by the en of the summer kids would just come up to me saying ‘I’m sore, but I love it!’ It felt good to now that we were doing something right!”

“But it’s a lot more than music. It’s hardwork, dedication, how to work with people, people skills, it’s basically everything. You’re gonna learn about life here, we’re about a lot more than just marching.”

Why do you recommend students to be in the marching band over other clubs and extra-curricular activities?

“High school is a very special time and you definetly should be a part of something extra curricular.”

“For me it’s different. I was in band, theatre, scholars academy, national honor socitey.., I mean, I never got home at 2:50, never! There was always a rehearsal or a meeting or a performance, or a game.”

“I’m trying to get these kids into college, I live in the same places you guys live, ride the same buses, the H, K, L. By being here, you learn how to have skills here, lifewise and worldwise.”

“My seniors tell me they’re gonna come back in 5 years, and do the same thing I did. It definetly opens up new doors!”

“When I went to school here, the saludatorian/ valedictorian was always a music student.”　

Interview Planner

pelinsum2012 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:51:01 +0000

Name: Pelinsu Mese

Persons to be Interviewed: Joshua Figueroa, Marching Band Director

Esmeralda, Auxiliary Sponsor

Date / Location of Interview: Thursday September 10, 2009 Band Room in School

Deadline: Monday September 14, 2009.

Topic: Marching Band/Auxiliary

Important Background Information:

The MBSH Marching Band hasn’t been around for 4 years.

Six Initial Questions I’ll ask:

Who?

Whose idea was it to bring back The MBSH Marching Band/Auxiliary?

Who is in charge of the two groups?

Who can participate in the Marching Band/Auxiliary?

What?

What do you hope to accomplish this year with the Marching Band/Auxiliary?

What was your inspiration to bring back the Marching Band/Auxiliary?

What are the requirements in participating in the Marching Band/Auxiliary?

What does the Marching Band/Auxiliary do?

What have they done in the past?

When?

When do you practice?

When do you have your performances?

Where?

Where do you practice?

Where will you perform?

How?

How do you hope to change the view of the Marching Band with the re-addition of the Auxiliary?

How can people get involved?

How do they practice?

How were the groups restarted?

How do other school’s programs compare with our Marching Band and Auxiliary? Did they ever stop performing?

Other questions I’ll need to ask:

Will you be performing in only our school?

What competitions will you participate in?

News Planner

pelinsum2012 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:03:45 +0000

Name: Pelinsu Mese

Story: Marching Band/ Auxiliary Dance

Section: News

Deadline: 9.1.09

People I need to talk to for quotes / information When?

1. Dance Team Sponsor 1. During their dance practice
2. Dance Team Captain and Members 2. During their dance practice
3. Marching Band Members 3. During their dance practice
4. Marching Band Teacher

Six initial questions I’ll ask:

Who? Whose idea was it to bring back the Auxiliary after years?

What? What do u hope to accomplish this year with the Auxiliary and Marching Band? What was the inspiration to bringing back dancing to the marching band? What are the requirements to be in the marching bamd/Auxiliary?

When? When will you have your first performance?

Where? Where will you be performing?

Why? Why did you choose to bring dancing back? Why was the Auxiliary removed from the marching band 4 years ago?

How? How do you hope to change the view of the marching band with the re-addition of the Auxiliary?