The Parmentier <![CDATA[The Parmentier]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:31:44 GMT 15 <![CDATA[SURVEY: VOICE YOUR OPINIONS ON THE NEW HEALTH POLICY]]> full story > ]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:17:44 GMT <![CDATA[New Health Policy: Burn Calories, Not Electricity]]> By Ashley Thompson, Staff Reporter
For the 2009-2010 school year a new exercise and health routine is in effect. Girls at St. Joseph High School take the stairs as a new form of exercise and a way to stay fit. Moreover, not drinking so full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:39:12 GMT <![CDATA[SJHS Prepares for Open House]]> By Jenny Francois, Staff Reporter



Each year St. Joseph High School has an Open House. This is a way for SJHS’s students to demonstrate how they live out the Alma Mater. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:36:12 GMT <![CDATA[Lady Cougars Set to Tip Off 2009-2010 Basketball Season]]> By Leslie Gonzaga, Staff Reporter
Even though last year wasn’t quite what the St. Joseph’s Basketball Team expected, the team still keeps moving forward into the 2009-2010 school year. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:34:00 GMT <![CDATA[Steppers Strive to Defend Title]]> By Zari Havercome, Staff Reporter


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The Step team had an impromptu practice at Metro Tech Park during the gas leak.

On Oct. 8, 2009, St. Joseph’s championship-winning Step team held tryouts for interested students. Tryouts were held in the gym with the current members including Captain Nichole Prime and the four co full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:29:54 GMT <![CDATA[EDITORIAL: It's Simple: Please Recycle]]> By Andrea Montes de Oca, Editor-in-Chief
It is not hard to place bottles into the recycling bins in the cafeteria; it requires no more effort to do so. The resistance to recycle at SJHS begs the question: What is so hard about placing one’s full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:55:39 GMT <![CDATA[Art Interns: SJHS's Newest Picassos]]> By Karen Moreno, News Editor



Leslie Gonzaga, Andrea Montes de Oca, Ashley Sims and Ashley Georges (from left to right) are participating in the Smack Mellon art internship program.

Looking for the next Picasso? Well, look no further. SJHS seniors Andrea Montesdeoca, Ashley Georges, Ashley Sims, and Leslie Gonzaga are participating in an art internship program that promises to ta full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:52:55 GMT <![CDATA[Poetry Corner: The Night]]> By Aharisi Bonner
At Night I will put up a fight Demons and Devils So much trouble I lay in bed with eyes wide open Waiting quietly in the dark for someone or something to spark Good fights against evil As goblins gigg full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:46:52 GMT <![CDATA[Poetry Corner: I'm Not Who You Think I Am]]> By Astrid Alonzo
I’m not who you think I am. I’m not God, I don’t have all the answers. Don’t ask questions, The facts won’t come faster. I have flaws but so do you. I’m not you, this is true. I’m not you, I’m not God full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:46:06 GMT <![CDATA[Kanye Shocks at VMAs! Beyonce Gives Taylor Spotlight]]> By Ashley Rosa and Heidi Rodriguez, Staff Reporters
Everybody’s eyes were glued to their TV sets on September 13th, 2009, watching the VMAs, which aired live from Radio City Music Hall. The most memorable moment was when Kanye West ran on stage and gr full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:44:30 GMT <![CDATA[Speech Excels in First Tournament]]> By Dionne Rose, Staff Reporter
“Precious, it’s almost here. I want you to push, you hear me Mami, when that pain hits you again push, Preshecita. Push.” This is just a taste of the powerful pieces that the SJHS speech team will full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:37:27 GMT <![CDATA[Ms. Baylock Brings Diverse Experiences to St. Joseph's Religion Department]]> By Elizabeth Mohabir, Staff Reporter


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Ms. Baylock, Religion Department

New year. New schedules. New teachers. One new teacher this year at SJHS is Ms. Trudy Baylock. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:34:14 GMT <![CDATA[Comic Strips]]> By Makisha Telfort, Staff Artist



full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:30:35 GMT <![CDATA[Comic Strips]]> By Samyira Lewis, Staff Artist



full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:36:40 GMT <![CDATA[Senior Year Packed With Classes]]> By Karen Jerez, News Editor
Did you think senior year was supposed to be full of unscheduled periods? Well, think again. Unlike previous years, seniors’ schedules have been filled to keep them occupied. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:36:14 GMT <![CDATA[St Joseph’s Recruits New Students]]> By By Meera Montesdeoca, Staff Reporter


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Meera Montesdeoca (left) and Krystal Huertas helped at a recruiting event.

Blessed Sacrament School, located at 187 Euclid Avenue, had a Catholic School Night on Thursday, October 8. It ran from 7 o ‘clock to 8:30p.m. Students from Blessed Sacrament and other public schools full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:34:58 GMT <![CDATA[Mr. Marinelli Finds a New Home at SJHS]]> By Sherley Boursiquot, Staff Reporter


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Mr. Marinelli, Religion Department

Have you heard about the cool and funny teacher who teaches religion (Understanding Catholic Christianity) to sophomores and juniors and Psychology of Food (yum!) to seniors? Well … have you? full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:32:37 GMT <![CDATA[Freshmen Adjust to SJHS]]> By Columani Stoney, Staff Reporter
Starting a new school can be fun and exciting for some students, but others find it to be stressful and difficult. A new student has to get used to a new school environment by making new friends and b full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:28:16 GMT <![CDATA[Need Career Ideas? Just Tune in to “House” or “CSI”]]> By Shyan Lovell, Staff Reporter
Lately, TV networks have been airing exciting shows that my fellow teens find most interesting. These shows are “HawthoRNe,” “Law and Order,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Law & Order,” “House,” full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:12 GMT <![CDATA[Track Club Gets Ready for Competition]]> By Imani Arthur, Staff Reporter
On, Oct. 6 at 3pm, the Track Club and Mrs. Tchiremu were introduced to many new faces. Everyone was prepared with their exercise clothes in the cafeteria, ready to run at Cadman Plaza Park with the tw full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:24:50 GMT <![CDATA[“Love Doctor”: Put Your True Love to the Test!]]> By Chastity Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
Welcome back Class of 2010, 2011, and 2012, and welcome Class of 2013. For people that don’t know me, I am Chastity Gonzalez, also known as the “love doctor” here at Saint Joseph High. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:24:03 GMT <![CDATA[Student Spotlight: SJHS Student Shines in Peruvian Dance Group]]> By Aharisi Bonner, Staff Reporter


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Katty Huarcaya gettting ready to perform in the Hispanic Day Parade in Manhattan.

Did you all know that a student at St. Joseph’s is taking part in a Peruvian dance group? Her name is Katty Huarcaya and she is a member of the Peruvian dance group Peru Inca. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:23:56 GMT <![CDATA[Student Council Gearing Up for Halloween Party]]> By Christine Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
Student Council is working on many exciting events for SJHS this school year, beginning with Friday's Halloween party. full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:22:31 GMT <![CDATA[Six Activities to Make Your Halloween “BOO”-iful]]> By By Jenny Balaguer,
Halloween is right around the corner and many people have this one question in thought: What should I do for Halloween? Halloween is an enjoyable and spooky holiday full of costumes, horror, adventure full story > ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:17:23 GMT <![CDATA[Track Club Gets Ready for Competition]]> By Imani Arthur, Staff Reporter
On, Oct. 6 at 3pm, the Track Club and Mrs. Tchiremu were introduced to many new faces. Everyone was prepared with their exercise clothes in the cafeteria, ready to run at Cadman Plaza Park with the tw full story > ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:55:40 GMT <![CDATA[Seniors Reach Out to Freshman “Sisters” at Breakfast]]> By Andrea Montes de Oca, Editor-in-Chief


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Freshman Chanel Cintron (left) and senior Adriana Nunez share a moment at the Senior-Freshman Breakfast.

The surrounding convenience stores were flooded with SJHS seniors on the morning of Oct. 2, creating queues full of blue polo shirts. Almost the entire class of 2010 was scurrying around, to and fro, full story > ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:54:22 GMT <![CDATA[Spanish Club: Bienvenidos al Nuevo Año Escolar!]]> By Astrid Alonzo


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The Spanish Club's "Dia de Los 3 Reyes" celebration last year

Hola, everyone! For those of you who have ever been curious or interested in South America, you’re in luck! This year, the Spanish Club is focusing on this culturally rich area! So come on up to roo full story > ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:51:10 GMT <![CDATA[Missing Faces, Changing Places]]> By Giavarna Faison


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Sister Clare Cecilia Rapp, CSJ

Notice some missing faces around the hall this year? That is because our wonderful assistant principal Clare Cecilia Rapp, a Sister of Saint Joseph, is still recovering from an illness. However, Siste full story > ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:14 GMT