NFL Protest: Appropriate or Disrespectful?

By: Vivian Nguyen

In 2016, San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick protested police brutality and racial equality by
kneeling during the national anthem, starting a movement that athletes would continue throughout
2017. The protest caused mixed reactions; some people support the movement while others believe
it’s unpatriotic and disrespectful to those who’ve served. But is it really disrespectful?

Heritage Assembly: A Recap

By: Jacqueline Brandano

On November 10th, teachers and students from all grades were bused over to the Eastern Avenue facility to listen to a presentation by Tom Birmingham. Topics of conversation included the importance of exercising citizenship and the history of charter schools.

Fall Tunes: Marraccino gives music suggestions

By: Giovanni Marraccino and Dheeraj Nistala

Well, it’s fall, and we all know that there's nothing better than jamming to some fall tunes, so we’re gonna lay down some funky jams.

1. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day. Nothing's like a little rock and roll to kick off your autumn season (even though its past September).

2. "Autumn in New York" by Frank Sinatra. While Frank Sinatra may be an oldie, it never fails to give a feeling of peace, and it shows beauty in the fall time, regardless of where you may be.

Print Issue 3.1

Follow the link below to view The Eagle Eye's first issue from the 2014-15 school year.
Issue 3.1

Faces of MV: Key Clubber Emily Nguyen

By Abigail Sullivan

Photo Courtesy of Danielle Dailey

MV Swimmer Michael Leung to be a UMaine Black Bear in Fall 2017

By Abigail Sullivan

Michael Leung is a key component of his swim team here at MV. He began swimming at only two years old with his dad. When he was eight, he joined his first swimming club. Now, he has been blessed with the opportunity to swim for UMaine in the Fall of 2017. The Eagle Eye was able to interview him about what his future has in store! Not only is this interview entertaining, but it is also helpful for other high school students who are looking to pursue athletics in college.

Photo Courtesy of Maggie Finn

Faces of MV: Rebecca Senat

By Abigail Sullivan

Photo Courtesy of Yadler St. Germain

"City Year is a program that I have decided to pursue after high school. It is a program that is eleven months long. Basically, it’s a group of many young adults coming together to help students who are not matching their grade’s standards. It is from third grade to about twelfth grade. I decided to stay in Boston to be around my family and friends. I will be mentoring the kids- similar to action service. You’re helping kids with their homework, helping children attain different skills… many of the kids I met on shadow day struggled with speaking English, some lived in a single parent home, or were even abused so they needed help emotionally. I am the extra support in the classroom besides the teacher. After I am done with City Year, I would like to pursue education in college. I want to become a social worker within a school, or maybe become a principle. City Year is giving me a first look at school, not as a student, but as a faculty member. I will be able to see what teachers do inside and outside the classroom. I’ll be there first hand to see what actions teachers, principals, and counselors take."

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Stewart

By Abigail Sullivan

Mr. Stewart graduated from Providence College this past year, and majored in History and Secondary Education. We were able to discuss his career, and him growing up as a country boy (wait, what?). Read this article to find out more!

Faces of MV: NHS President Sarah Desantis

By Gabriella Ssewankambo

Photo Courtesy of Robin Desantis

"National honor society is an organization where students volunteer, fundraiser, and organize events to help those in need through hard work both inside and outside of the classroom. Being the NHS president has given me leadership experience that has influenced my outlook on community service projects, as well as fundraisers to give back to those in need. I work with other NHS representatives to organize fun events in school, where each member of NHS represents Mystic Valley with their strong academic skills and character. "
-Sarah Desantis

GSA to participate in AIDs walk June 2017

By: Abigail Sullivan

According to the GSA Network Organization, GSA is "student run club, typically in a high school, which provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, talk about  issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression." Mystic Valley's GSA club meets every Thursday morning in the tech lab. It is led by Ms. Martindale and club president Kris Porzio. 

8 ways to make the college search easier!

By: Gabby Ssewankambo and Naddy Alexandre

Gabby (left) and Naddy (right)
Photo Courtesy of  Abigail Sullivan 

SAT, ACT, applications, scholarships, tuition, GPA- all these things will be swarming through your mind once you reach the ending of your junior year. It will feel overwhelming juggling both college things  and your school work, but if you follow these few simple tips, all of this will seem like a piece of cake!

Faces of MV: Posse Scholar Claire Inzerillo

By: Gabrielle Ssewankambo

"After being notified that I got the scholarship, I was silent. When they called me after the final interview and told me, I thought it was a joke. Of course I ran downstairs and told my parents. They were ecstatic. 

MV art students' work to be displayed in local public exhibit

By: Hannah DiGiovanni

Senior art student Musnad Alam displays her 2016-17 yearbook cover!

Photo courtesy of Abigail Sullivan

This month, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School students have been selected to showcase their art in the Youth Art Month Exhibit. Congratulations to senior Musnad Alam, junior Jolie Powell, sophomores Tsz Chan, Talia Mamayak and Faith Pan, and freshman Adam Carroll, whose works will be displayed for public viewing.

What is Youth and Government?

By: Abigail Sullivan

Photo courtesy of Ryan Stranz

I joined Youth and Government (also known as YaG) when Emily Daponta told me about a program that would allow me to get my photo taken and dress up nicely in the Statehouse. I had never heard of it before, but it sounded fun!

Cooking with Liam: Locke reviews local food truck Bon Me

By: Liam Locke

The Bon Me food truck has been roaming Boston's streets since 2011.

Photo courtesy of roaminghunger.com

Alright, my obsession with this food truck started when the newspaper club went on a field trip to the Boston Herald.  After we were done with the tour of the Herald our club went to a spot in the middle of Boston to get something to eat for lunch before we headed back to school.

Life after MV: Visnavy Vickneswaran

By Abigail Sullivan

Photo courtesy of Visnavy Vickneswaran

I was able to interview yet another Mystic Valley alumna. This time, it was the Eagle Eye's very own and former editor Visnavy Vickneswaran (Class of '16). You may have known her from Latin club, articles she wrote for the Eagle, Key Club- she did it all!

Visnavy is currently a freshman at Tufts University. She has not yet declared her major. She trying out different things such as child development, international relations, literature, and chemistry. Here is what she had to say:

Cooking with Liam: Homemade Pasta

By: Liam Locke

Homemade pasta is often better than the store-bought kind.

Photo courtesy of betterwithbutter.com

Making delicious pasta from scratch is easier than you may think. As long as you give yourself time and are willing to be patient, you'll be churning out linguine in no time. The following recipe makes about one pound of fresh pasta. Enjoy!

National History Day: Cram and Dias headline MV success in competition

By Abigail Sullivan

Photo Courtesy of Allison Wronski

I was able to interview sophomore Josh Cram about his National History Day project. He and fellow sophomore Grace Dias were able to move on to the Greater Boston district competition. They placed second in the group documentary category, qualifying them for the Massachusetts History Day documentary competition. Grace and Josh’s documentary was the first from Mystic Valley to qualify for the state competition.

An unprecedented career comes to a "LoChir"close: MV football star set to graduate, play for Bryant University in the fall

By Abigail Sullivan

Senior James LoChirco poses with his parents at a football game this fall.

Photo taken by: Courtney Ryan

I had the chance to catch up with Mystic Valley football phenom James LoChirco recently. The senior completed his final season as a do-it-all player for the Eagles in November, capping what has been an unprecedented career in the history of MV athletics. James graduates this spring, and he plans to attend and play football for Division I Bryant University in the fall of 2018. Here is what he had to say about his college search experience and what the future holds:

Life after MV: Manley chronicles key college choices, post high school successes and key memories

By: Abigail Sullivan

I recently spoke with Mystic Valley Alumnus Kyle Manley, who graduates in the spring of 2016, about life after MV. Here is what he had to say:

Photo courtesy of Kyle Manley