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Student News                                                                              Club List 08-09

Good News for October 2009

Clubs- Karolina Zajac

During the past two months a lot of effort has been made towards establishing the clubs in Grover Cleveland High School. Not all have started yet, but the ones that have are on a great start. The Science Olympiad, led by Mr. Mahabir, started the second week of school, and has a team of 30 students taking part in the club. The club contains a wide mixture of students, ranging from students where English is not their first language to math and science students. Key Club, led by Mr. Zigler, also started and their first meeting proved a success with a wide range of students attending. The Key Club has already started participating in many weekend events, such as the Juvenile Diabetes walk, which took place on October 25, 2009 at Flushing Meadow Park.  Arista, led by Ms. Rosario and Ms. Mastropietro and two co-student leaders, Morkous Hanna and Stephanie DeFrank, began the first week of October.  Students enthusiastically accepted their duties as Arista members, and began planning out how they were going to perform ten hours of service between each meeting.

Science Walk-Elizabeth Lituma

On September 26, 2009, Grover Cleveland High School participated in one the first Science Marches of New York City, The Harlem Children Society Parade. This society is dedicated to promoting hands-on scientific research programs in engineering, technology, bio/medicine, and allied fields. Cleveland was among other great high schools and universities in attendance, including: Bronx Academy of Health Careers, Bronx High School of Science and Cornell University. Eight of our student council members took part in this event. Jessica Bustamante and Kimberlee Cruz proudly carried our school banner, which symbolized Cleveland’s participation in the march to promote science and its math/science program.

High School Fair-

The High School Fair that took place at Brooklyn Tech High School was a huge success in spreading the name of our high school and all that it offers. A majority of the council members attended the two-day event, which was held on

Saturday, September 24^th 2009 and Sunday September 25^th 2009. Due to the support of Ms. Rosario

and Ms.Ventura,we were able to collect about 7 sign-up pages on Saturday and 9 sign-up pages on Sunday, which totaled about 220 students that were interested in learning more about our school.

Freshmen Orientation –Kimberlee Cruz

Freshman Orientation occurred on September 2, 2009. Approximately 237 incoming freshmen attended the morning session. During this session, Mr. Irizarry and Ms. Levine took pictures of all freshmen in attendance for their student IDs.  This process took up to an hour to complete.  Kudos must go out to both Mr. Irizarry and Ms. Levine as, in the past, deans would pull students from class in order to take their picture IDs, thus interrupting instruction.

 There was also an evening session for the parents of incoming freshmen, which took place at 6:45 on September 2, 2009. About 135 families attended, and each was very appreciative for the information they obtained.  They were also thankful for the “Question and Answer” session that took place at the end.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation- Geline 

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, founded in 1970, is an organization that has been leading the way in Type 1 Diabetes research. Our very own Ms. Lorenzoni, the Assistant Principal of Social Studies, unfortunately has a son who suffers from the disease, and has therefore become very prolific in efforts that support the cause.  Due to the school’s generous support, Key Club and the Student Association was able to collect a total of $764. The Key Club, the SA, along with many staff members from Grover Cleveland High School, participated in the JDRF walk, which took place on Sunday, October 25, 2009.  Thanks again to everybody who helped out a great cause!

Daffodil Days
Through March 17^th to March 23^rd, the Student Council sold daffodils to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The council sold 78 daffodils and raised $545. Thank you to all who donated! 

Honor Roll     
This year 346 students made it into the Honor Roll; 78 of the recipients were freshman, 81 were sophomores, 89 were juniors and 96 were seniors. The remaining recipients were comprised of students who graduated this past January.  Approximately 100 parents were in attendance. Congratulations to both those who achieved Honor Roll and to their parents!    

The International Bridge Building Contest
The 32^nd Annual International Bridge Building Contest took place on April 25^th in Bellingham, Washington.  Over fifty students from across the country participated in the competition.  Two of our students, Derlis Gutierrez and Nestor Barrera placed well in the competition, with Derlis placing an impressive 19^th overall.  Congratulations to both of them! Congratulations also to Mr. Kiefer and Mr. Mahabir, who worked closely with Derlis and Nestor over the last few weeks.  Special thanks also goes to Ms. Elizabeth Crowly, NYC Councilwoman for District 30, who wholeheartedly supported the efforts of our students, and to Ms. Martha Hong, a local businesswoman who was generous enough to fund the traveling expenses for all involved.  

Intrepid Trip
The Lunch Club sponsored a trip to a former warship, now museum, the Intrepid. Sixty-nine freshmen went on the boat and explored the deck, bow, and even witnessed stationery fighter planes. They left the school 9:30 am and returned 1:30 pm.  
The club was formed as a welcome home for freshmen who are new to the school, making the transition between Middle School and High School as smooth as possible. In order to kick off the club, Mrs. Robertson devised the trip as a means of advertising the Lunch Club, and hopes to have several more trips throughout the course of a school year.

March of Dimes
Eight members of the Student Council collected a total of $562 for the March of Dimes, a charitable organization dedicated to preventing premature birth. 
Alex and Grace were our two most successful donators with $170 and $120, respectfully. One Student Council member, Alex, attended the walk at Flushing Meadows Park on April 19^th with Mr. Parkinson, Mr. Zigler and five key club members. 
 
Penny Harvest
The Student Council was awarded a $500 grand for participating in the Penny Harvest in the fall. The Student Council has allotted $ 225 to DKMS Americas, an charitable organization which helps children, an additional $225 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and finally $50 to a local food pantry in Ridgewood, NY.  

Recycling Program
The first official meeting of the Environmentalist Club is will be held on Wed. 4/22/09 during period 10, which is also Earth Day.  Everyone in school is encouraged to wear green to how their support for Earth Day.  Refreshments and snacks will also be served at the meeting.   
The club plans on making scrap paper bins in all the departments. Scrap paper bins are boxes that hold clean, unused paper, worksheets, and other forms, which can be reused for writing quick notes, etc.  The goal here is to prevent wasting paper.  The club also plans on making posters that not only remind students to recycle, but also introduce the club and its goals. 
The Environmentalist Club also plans on working on the reassignment of garbage bins throughout the building and the separation of trash. 

Spring Play
This year, Grover Cleveland High School is producing its first student-created play called Love Triangle.  Ms. Crupi’s amazing work as the play’s Business Manager has already secured $445 in funding, which will cover the cost of the set and props.  Ms. Crupi has also secured a $100 certificate from Tony Pizzeria, a $25 certificate from Stop & Shop, a $25 certificate from J&S Nail Salon, and $25 dollars worth of Safety Products. All of these donated items and certificates will be raffled off, priced at $2 a raffle ticket, which will add greatly to the revenue of the play. Additionally, Dunkin Donuts has donated $60 worth of munchkins, which will be sold during both performances, scheduled for April 29 at 4:45pm and April 30 at 6:45pm for 50 cents a cup.  Overall, it is looking like this year’s play will actually earn a profit. 
 
 


Career night-

The annual GCHS career night organized by Mr. Nitchman was held on March 11, 2009. There was excitement in the faces of almost 300 students who attended this wonderful event. The night was filled with 30 to 35 presenters from a wide array of profession who were very excited to answer questions from the students in attendance. Some of the careers represented were the military, firefighters, aeromechanics, US Customs, Coast Guard, as well as representatives from SUNY and CUNY. Overall, the night was successful, as students were exposed to the many possible careers out there.  As an added bonus, students who completed the survey were given extra credit.


College Acceptance-

Waiting to hear from colleges is the most frustrating feeling. Everyone is anxious to see who accepted or rejected them. It's the time of the year when most of the seniors get either excited or disappointed. The officers of the Student Council are among those waiting patiently in anticipation. As March rolled on, however, the letters started pouring in.  Melisa Bardhi learned that she was accepted to NYU, Syracuse University, and Lehman College; Deven Bhatt learned that he was accepted to NYU and Baruch College; Richard Bohan discovered that he accepted to Baruch College, York College, Adelphi University and Hunter College; Claudia Santana also learned that she was accepted to Adelphi University and Hunter College.  Finally, Angela Palma, Jessica Estevez and Angeline Palma were all accepted to York College.  Of course, acceptance season is still young and the council members have yet to hear from many other colleges and universities. 

Scholarship update-

Several GCHS students have managed to become finalists for two prestigious full-ride scholarship, Gates Millennium and JP Chase Smart Start Scholarship. For Gates Millennium scholarship, the three lucky finalists are Deven Bhatt, Amy Zhao, and Denisse Saldarriaga. As for JP Morgan Chase, the finalists were Melisa Bardhi, Deven Bhatt, Somaya Beig, and Maxiel Dela Rosa. All thanked the very hardworking college advisor, Ms. Sternlieb, as well as Mr. Thorsen, an English teacher who selflessly devoted his time helping them with their essays. They are also grateful to those who recommended them.

Emanuel Xavier visit-

On March 11, 2009, in collaboration with Live Out Loud and the Anti-Defamation League, Emanuel Xavier, a former student of Grover Cleveland High School performed a Poetry Slam for a group of no less than 85 students. The group contained students from the Student Council, Ms. Levine’s poetry class, as well as Mrs. Jakub and Mr. Parkinson’s sophomore classes. During the event, Mr. Xavier proudly presented some of his famous poems such as "Americano," "A Simple Poem,” and "Outside," poems which mostly describe his experience growing up as a gay Latino in the late 1980’s. The students in attendance were very receptive to his poems, because of the great enthusiasm he put into reading them.  Throughout the session, Mr. Xavier conducted a Q & A, and students were eager to participate . Overall, Mr. Xavier’s “homecoming” visit to Grover Cleveland was a great success because, according to him, his goal is to give voice to those in the gay community, as well as to all Latinos.

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Angela Palma =)

Honors English Play

Spring Musical have always been a big part of Grover Cleveland High school. However, for this years spring event. Mrs. Smith's English 12 Honors class were chosen to write a script for the play to be perform by selected talented GCHS students. The class is divided into 5 groups of intelligent student where a competition will occur. These 5 individual per group are responsible for their own script. However, only one group will be chosen and their play will be seen up in the stage. It is an exciting event that cannot be missed because under the direction of Mrs. Jakab, a play themed with teenagers drama, friendship, betrayal and love will be coming up this spring!.

Food Drive

The Key Club once again held their yearly food drive. Students, teachers and staffs were kind to donate canned foods. The boxes were placed in the SA office.\

Varsity Girls Basketball

The lady tigers are on the run!. So far, they have the record of 11-1 being tied up in the first place position with Academy of American Studies. With three more games remaining, the lady tigers are determined to take home the first place position.

TD Bank Finalist

The TD Bank Foundation has selected three of our student to be the semi- finalist. Melisa Bardhi, Eric Yanez, and Deven Bhatt. The scholarship offers a one time payment of one-thousand dollars to the lucky scholar. This opportunity is very competitive so good luck to our semi-finalist!.

Scholarship Semi-Finalists seeks help from Mr. Thorsen.

The semi-finalists for the New York Times, Gates Millenium, and Coca-Cola scholarships met with Mr. Thorsen during December 29th and 30th, in order to revise their essay submissions. Around nine people showed up, and there was food and refreshements served. In addition, the semi-finalist for the New York Times scholarship have received an confirmation regarding the materials they sent back.

Junior Spirit Day

The Juniors of GCHS showed their pride by dressing a like for the twin day. They were a handful amount of students who dress up for this event because they took advantage of the time the seniors weren't in school for the Senior Trip. Everyone enjoyed walking around the school with a "twin". Therefore, the class of 2010 are looking forward for more dressing up events when they become seniors next year.

2009 Senior Trip

The senior trip took place on January 16 to January 18 at Honors Haven Resort, Ellenville NY. The trip began with checking up the luggage and bags of the eighty excited seniors who participated this year. While the eight wonderful chaperones checks the students belongings, the auditorium was filled with mix emotions, expectations and excitements towards the upcoming weekend. At the resort, the class of 09 were in their best and cooperative behavior. The trip was filled with fun activities such as, paintball, skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, swimming and DJ dance. Everyone had the best memories that they will keep for the rest of their life. However, Sarah Ghannoum, senior class president, promised that they will be a second senior trip because everyone she knows wishes that the trip was longer. It was an unforgettable event for those who participated that they said " the trip was amazing".

Database Oracle January 9, 2009,
On Friday, January 9, 2009, our Database Oracle students presented their presentations for the Global Data Modeling Competition. Their presentation has been sent to the Global Data Modeling Competition. The winners of that competition will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, and a trip to San Francisco. We wish them luck!

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The Spring Musical (May 1st, May 2nd 2008)
Come all to see your friends perform in our annual Spring Musical, The Who's Tommy. It is a rock musical by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff based on The Who's 1969 double album rock opera Tommy, also written by Pete Townshend. Come see the Musical on Thursday May 1st at 4:45, and Friday May 2nd at 6:45 PM.

Last Chance (May 5th)
May 5th is the last day you can file to run for Student Council. You can make a difference. Positions needed to be filled are: Student Association President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Junior President, Vice President; Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President. If you need more information come to the SA office to speak with present Student Council members or with Mrs. Salas; you can pick up an application there. Don't delay. Get involved in making positive changes for our school and run for a Student Council office. Lead to Inspire others! Come to room 236A.

Blood Drive (May 7th)
Please help save a life. The Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, May 7th. You must be over 110 lbs and 16 or older (with parental consent to donate for the 16 year old students). Form can be picked up in the SA or from Student Council members. You must register to get an appointment. Carefully read the form to see if you are eligible. Last blood drive, many students were rejected for traveling certain foreign countries and not having enough iron. If you plan to donate blood, please eat plenty of iron rich foods such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, beans and meats (poultry/fish) a few days before donating.

Homework Help
Do you need help with your homework? Log onto homeworkNYC.org. This website will help you with your homework and will give you tips for taking a test. Now we can finish our homework and without mistakes.

Balloons
Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA Office funds all school activities such as sports' teams, clubs and concerts and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you brought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA office for 50 cents each only between periods.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you will receive 2 pens, 2 pencils, an SA card, a Cleveland key ring, the famous Cleveland tiger pin, stickers, an eraser and the chance to receive free food. The SA card allows you get discounts at various school functions and items in SA store and remember; to join a club you must be a member. Come to the SA store to get your gym shirt, shorts, and/or a book bag. Send a birthday balloon to your special someone or to brighten up someone's day. Plan ahead: you may not go to class late because you brought something.

May Quote
"Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living."
-Anais Nin

S.A. Spirit April 08

Ready, Get Set, Run!!
Do you want to be a leader? Grover Cleveland needs students who can help improve its policies and resolve school problems. In order to do so, we need students who want to make a difference and are ready to cooperate with the principal and staff to accomplish that. For example, are you happy with the phys-ed policy? Are you happy with the morning scanning? You can change that! You might ask, "what qualities are required?" The answer is simple: you have to be committed, be able to defend your fellow students' case, and represent yourself and the school in the best light possible. If you know you possess these qualities, and feel the urge to help your fellow students, run for Student Government position. You can make a difference.
Positions need to be filled are:

Student Association President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer;
Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer;
Junior President, Vice President, Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President.

If you need more information, come to the SA office to speak with the present Student Council members or to speak with Mrs. Salas, and you can pick up an application while you're there. Don't delay; run for a Student Council office in the SA, room 236

National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and we'd like to hear some of your favorite poems. Bring one of your own or one by a favorite write to the SA office, 236, and it might be read during the morning announcements. Don't forget, the 27th is Poem in Your Pocket Day; carry around poems and give them to your friends and teachers.

Homework Help
Do you need help with your homework? Log onto homeworkNYC.org. This website will help you with your homework and will give you tips for taking a test. Now we can finish our homework and without mistakes. Tutoring is also available for every subject. Stop by the department offices to pick up a tutoring scedule.

Clubs & Sports
Spring club lists are posted around the building. Some of the new clubs are Co-Ed Volleyball (Coach Tracy); Base/Softball (Coach Garcia); United Nations Club (Mr. Cippola); Film (Mr. Morsi); Geology and Arabic (both lead by the same advisor, Mr. ElTabakh). Get involved; join a club, and learn something in a fun environment.

Thank You
Thank you for all the staff, teachers and students who purchased daffodils. With your help we were able to raise $1,000 for the American Cancer Society. Soon we will be one step closer to finding a cure to this devastating illness.

Balloons
Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA Office funds all school activities such as sports' teams, clubs and concerts and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you brought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA office for 50 cents each only between periods.

April Poem
"April inspires warm breezes that delicately embraces the skin, then madly shifts to cold rain that splashes life into flowers. The sight and sound of children playing outside continues until dusk yields to purple glowed street light."
By: Alicia Antonio and Ester Yi

S.A. Spirit March 08

Be a Leader
Do you want to be a leader? Grover Cleveland needs students who can help improve its policies and resolve school problems. In order to do so, we need students who want to make a difference and are ready to cooperate with the principal and staff to accomplish that. For example, are you happy with the morning scanning? You can change that! You might ask, "what qualities are required?" The answer is simple: you have to be committed, be able to defend your fellow students' case, and represent yourself and the school in the best way possible. If you know you possess these qualities, and feel the urge to help your fellow students, run for Student Government position. You can make a difference.
Positions need to be filled are:

Student Association
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer;
Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer;
Junior President, Vice President,
Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President.

If you need more information, come to the SA office to speak with the present Student Council members or to speak with Mrs. Salas, and you can pick up an application while you're there. Don't delay; run for a Student Council office in the SA, room 236

American Cancer Society Daffodil Sale
March 10-14 will be Daffodil sales days. SA service aides will be going to staff offices to sell flowers. Students who wish to buy daffodil flowers can come to the SA. All plants are $10.00. Our goal is to sell 100 plants to raise $1,00 for the American Cancer Society. Please help.

Women's History Month
The March we celebrate Women's history month and honor the women who opened paths for women today. See calendar for "For Your Information" facts.

Clubs & Sports
Spring club lists are posted around the building. Some of the new clubs are Co-Ed Volleyball (Coach Tracy); Base/Softball (Coach Garcia); United Nations Club (Mr. Cippola); Film (Mr. Morsi); Geology and Arabic (both lead by the same advisor, Mr. ElTabakh). Get involved; join a club, and learn something in a fun environment.

Pennies for Patients Month
Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are cancers that originate in the bone marrow (in the case of leukemia and myeloma) or in lymphatic tissues (in the case of lymphoma). The diseases result from an acquired (not inherited) genetic injury to the DNA of a single cell, which becomes abnormal (malignant) and multiples continuously. the accumulation of malignant cells interferes with the body's production of healthy blood cells and makes the body unable to protect itself against infections. Now that you know more, don't you want to lend a helping hand? Put your pennies in the receptacles your teachers have. Collections run from March 3rd - 28th, or come to the SA with them, and let's fight leukemia together.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you will receive 2 pens, 2 pencils, an SA card, a Cleveland key ring, the famous Cleveland tiger pin, stickers, an eraser and the chance to receive free food. The SA card allows you get discounts at various school functions and items in SA store and remember; to join a club you must be a member. Come to the SA store to get your gym shirt, shorts, and/or a book bag. Send a birthday balloon to your special someone or to brighten up someone's day. Plan ahead: you may not go to class late because you brought something.

March Quote
"There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life   happiness, freedom, and peace of mind   are always attainted by giving them to someone else."
-Peyton Conway March

S.A. Spirit February 08

New Semester
Welcome students and staff to the spring term!  Half the school year has already passed, and the new semester has begun. Here is your chance to join a new club or team; it's never too late, See your Phys. Ed. teacher for information if you are interested in joining a spring team, and for and clubs, see Ms. Salas-Ocampoin rm 236for more info. Continue to work diligently and your grades will reflect your efforts.

Winter Festival
Congratulations to everyone who performed at the unforgettable yearly Winter Festival. If you missed this spectacular, multicultural show, you can always come to the 2009 Winter Festival.

Valentine's Day
Come to the SA office for balloons, stuffed animals, and flowers; all the necessities for a great Valentine's gift for your sweetheart. The SA office will be closed on Valentine's Day; all orders must be made in advanced. Order forms, pictures and samples of all items will be available at the SA, 236A. Don't forget to order your Valentine's gift for that special someone to show you care

Valentine's Day Dance
Come and celebrate Valentine's day with your friends in our Valentine's day dance that will be held in the cafeteria on friday, February 15. There will be free food, drinks, and a DJ for your entertainment. There will also be a special performance. Tickets are $5 for SA members and $8 for non-SA members. Tickets are limited so stop by the SA office ASAP! Make the best of this Valentine's day.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you will receive a pencil, 2 pens, an SA card, and a free snapple. The SA card allows you get discounts at various school functions and on items in SA store. Come to the SA store to get your gym shirt, shorts, and/or a book bag. Send a birthday balloon to your special someone or to brighten up someone's day. Plan ahead: you may not go to class late because you brought something.

Planet Green
The Planet Green Recycling Program was started to help save the environment by recycling empty inkjet and laser cartridges. These cartridges are sent to a recycling organization, and the school receives funds for each one donated. To help, please bring your used printer cartridges to a bin located in the SA 236, the Library, or the Main Office.

Don't Wait...
...until it's too late. Did you know that you can review your transcript in the Guidance Office? There may be mistakes with your grades, but there is still time to fix them. Remember that your cumulative average for three years affect your class ranking. Visit your guidance counselor as soon as possible to review your transcript or to report any problems.

February Quote
"Love is like a piece of artwork, even the smallest bit can be beautiful."
-Stacie Cunningham

S.A. Spirit January 08

Winter Festival
What you have been waiting for all year long has come. The Winter Festival is finally here! You only have a few days to purchase tickets for Clevelands' most anticipated show. This year, it will be held on January 10 @ 3:45 and January @ 6:45. Purchase your tickets ASAP from the SA office or from the foreign Language Department for $5. All tickets for this event for this event are $5; no discount for SA members.

January Regents
The January Regents are right around corner. Tutoring is available for everyone. Regents are an important part of your high school career, so don't hesitate to ask for help. For more information, you can speak with the Assistant Principal of the specific department or your teacher.

Don't Wait...
...until it's too late. Did you know that you can review your transcript in the Guidance Office? There may be mistakes with your grades, but there is still time to fix them. Remember that your cumulative average for three years affect your class ranking. Visit your guidance counselor as soon as possible to review your transcript or to report any problems. Make an appointment with your counselor for February - after your fall semester report card.

Blood Drive Thanks
The blood drive on November 30th was a huge success thanks to the students and staff who signed up. We had a total of 86 students and staff signed up to donate. Our quota for the blood drive was 80 donors. In many cases, donors were defected because they had low iron. To prepare for our next blood drive in May, please make sure you eat plenty of vegetables and raisins to keep blood level up. 60 units of blood were collected. Congratulations to all who made this successful event.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone, or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA helps to fund all school activities such as sports' teams, clubs and concerts, and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, snacks and beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA Office for 50 cents each between periods.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you will receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, 1 Metro Card holder, and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you get discounts at various school functions and on items in SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or team.  Come to the SA store to buy a gym shirt, shorts, sweats pants and/or a book bag.

January Quote
"Only barbarians are not curious about where they come from, how they came to be where they are, where they appear to be going, whether they wish to go there, and if so, why, and if not, why not."
-Isaiah Berlin

S.A. Spirit December 07

Fall Concert
Come one, come all to see and hear the Fall Concert. Enjoy the music and singing from the Choruses to the Bands. The concert is on December 14 at 6:45 pm. Tickets are $5 for non-SA members and $4 for SA members. You can buy tickets from any music teacher or in the SA before the concert. All tickets sold at the door will be $5. Come to enjoy the singing and the music, and support your fellow classmates and musicians.

Arista Coat Drive
Arista is having a coat drive from December 1^st through the 18^th. If you have any coats you no longer need, donate them. The collection boxes will be in the College Office, room 306 and the Social Studies Office, room 351. The coats will be donated to New York Cares. Help out and then feel better about yourself throughout this holiday season.

Key Club Food Drive
Key Club is having a food drive December 1^st through the 19^th. If you have any canned foods, donate them . The collection boxes will be in the College Office, room 306; the Social Studies Office, room 351; and in front of the SA office, room 236A. The canned foods will be donated in Ridgewood Senior Citizen Home. Thank you in advance for your help and enjoy the holidays.

Clubs
The new updated fall club list was distributed by your Social Studies Teacher. If you did not get a list, come to the SA to get one. Many clubs have started; look for announcements on a bulletin board: at the SA, outside 335, outside 227, outside 206, outside 306, across from 327, or in the cafeteria. You must join the Student Association in order to be in a club, Come to the SA, room 236, with $5 to join.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a MetroCard holder, and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to buy a gym shirt, shorts, sweat pants and/or a book bag.

Blood Drive
Please help to save a life. The Blood Drive will be held on Friday, November 30. You must weigh 110 lbs. and be 16 or older with parental consent. Forms can be found in the SA or from Student Council members. Carefully read the form to see if you are eligible because at the last blood drive, many students were rejected for traveling to certain foreign countries. Also, many girls were rejected for low iron; eat plenty of green vegetables and raisins. Donating blood is a precious and free gift of life. Sign up now!

December Quote
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
-Hamilton Wright Mabie

S.A. Spirit November 07

Clubs
We are finalizing the club list for this year. So far we have 40 clubs. Many of them have started; look for announcements on a bulletins board: at the SA, outside 335, outside 227, outside 206, outside 306, across from 327, or in the cafeteria. Soon, a club list for every student will be delivered to you in your 5th period class. You must join the Student Associative in order to be in club. Come to the SA, room 236, with $5 to become an SA member.

National Runaway Prevention Month
Starting this November, communities across the country will put prevention of the runaways and education activities in practice to build awareness of resources that support youth and families in crisis. The goals of NRPM are to raise awareness of the issues facing America's youth that is at risk and to educate the public about solutions and the role they can play in the preventing youth from running. For more information, visit www.1800RUNAWAY.org

Arista/Key Club Food Drive
Arista and Key Club are holding a canned food drive for Ridgewood's Senior Citizen Center. Throughout the month of November, they will be collecting canned foods. Boxes for your donations will be placed in room 351, the SA, and the College Office, 306

Happy Birthday!!
On November 12, 1931 at 3 pm, Grover Cleveland High School was dedicated. To celebrate the 76th birthday of GCHS, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 will be an official school spirit day for all students and staff. Show your school pride by wearing black and gold or GCHS t-shirts. Also, if you're on a sports' team, wear your team uniform. You won't want to miss this exciting day; be part of the school spirit crowd to celebrate the birthday of our high school.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up and running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone, or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA helps to fund all school activities such as sports' team, clubs, and concerts, and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, pretzels, cookies and beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA Office for 50 cents each only between periods.

November Quote
"Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerate into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing."
-Elie Wiesel

S.A. Spirit October 07

Lee National Denim Day
On October 5th, wear as much denim as you can to support cancer patients. A $5 donation will benefit local breast cancer research, as well as pioneering early recognition and treatment at top cancer centers nationwide.  To donate call (800) 521-5533 or visit www.denimday.com.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
The success of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer depends on you! The approximate distance of the walk is 5 miles depending on where you start. It takes place October 21st, at Queens Borough Hall. People of all ages are welcome to participant in the event, that will help support the victims of breast cancer. Rain or shine, represent GCHS at the walk. Wear GCHS clothes/colors. Registration starts at 9am. For more information visit www.cancer.org

Pennies for Patients
Join thousands of schools nationwide as they raise funds to help cure leukemia and other blood-related cancers through the Pennies for Patients^® program. Pennies for Patients is a two-week campaign in which students of all ages are encouraged to donate spare change to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In some class rooms, there are containers labeled Pennies for Patients. Help out by donation change. We all can make a difference in whether people live or not. There is also a container in the SA office room 236A.

Time Span
The Environmental sustainability competition will launch October 1st in celebration of October as Energy Awareness month and will close November 6th. Turn October green by conserving, reducing, educating, and recycling at your school and you could be the lucky winner of $1000 prize for your awesome efforts. For more info visit www.dosomething.org/clubs/sustainable

Sports
If you're athletic or you just love sports, you're definitely in the right place! Come and join our Girls' or Boys' Basketball team. Tryouts will begin sometime this month. Be sure to look for signs posted around the gym and the lockers rooms. Don't forget to bring your water bottle and a whole lot of energy! Teams in season now are: Boys' and Girls' Bowling, Boys' and Girls' Cross Country, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Varsity and J.V. Volleyball.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, a free Snapple, and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to get a gym shirt, and/or a book bag. Also you can buy combination locks.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up and running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone, or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA helps to fund all school activities such as sports' teams, clubs, and concerts, and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, pretzels, cookies and beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA Office for 50 cents each only between periods.

October Quote
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you cannot do."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

S.A. Spirit September 07

Welcome Back
Welcome freshman to Grover Cleveland High School. I hope that you will start your high school career fresh and on the right path. You will find that here we will help you achieve greatness throughout your four years.
I hope the rest of the students at Cleveland are happy to be back and eager to continue what they started.
Seniors! This our last year. Make it worth it!
I will be happy to assist with any questions or concern on behalf of the Student Association. My mailbox is in room 236A. You may leave a note and I will be sure to respond.

Alicia Antonio, Student Association President

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you will receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, a free Snapple, a folder and, 2 surprises gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an AS member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to get a gym shirt, and/or a book bag.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up and running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone, or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA helps to fund all school activities such as sports' teams, clubs and concerts and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, pretzels and beverages are sold only in betweens periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA office for 50 cents each only between periods.

Planet Green
The Planet Green Recycling Program in the Grover Cleveland was started to help save the environment by recycling empty inkjets and laser cartridges. These cartridges are sent to a recycling organization, and the school receives funds for each one donated. To help, please bring your used printer cartridges to a bin located in the SA 236.

Student Council 2007-2008
SA PRESIDENT- Alicia Antonio
SA VICE PRES.- Mena Hanna
SA SECRETARY- Maggy Mozol
SA TREASURER- Anny Lam
SA REP.- Anne Chen

SENIOR PRESIDENT- Desiree Arboleda
SENIOR VICE PRES.- Joanna Gutierrez
SENIOR SECRETARY- Esther Yi
SENIOR TREASURER- Estefania Hereira
SENIOR REP.- Shawn Ho
SENIOR REP.- Jennifer Rodriguez
SENIOR REP.- Charles Tavares

JUNIOR PRESIDENT- Melisa Bardhi
JUNIOR VICE PRES.- Angela Palma
JUNIOR REP.- Deven Bhatt

FROSH/SOPH PRES.- Daniella Ahrens

***All Student Council members have mailboxes in the SA, room 236 for you to contact them with your suggestions. Only you can make a difference with your involvement. Also, students who wish to do service during lunch or before or after, stop by the SA office during your free period. Service is recorded on your permanent record for all to see, and you get a grade!

September Quote
"Only barbarians are not curious about where they come from, how they came to be where they are, where they appear to be going, whether they wish to go there, and if so, why, and if not, why not."
-Isaiah Berlin

S.A. Spirit June 07

Farewell Students
Our high school years are coming to an end. All we can do now is either look back and wish for the memories to come back, or look into the future and think of new things we could possibly make memorable. To me, this year will always be unforgettable. Being SA President taught me how to be a leader. It taught responsibility, and most importantly, never to take ‘no’ for an answer. The one and only person who has made it all possible for me is Mr. Santaga, who has always been by my side teaching me what a leader should know, and he’s the person who has been my inspiration from the beginning. I wanted to thank him for letting me rise throughout my high school career, because I never thought I would achieve so much. If you believe you can do something, go for it; no matter what obstacles there are, never give up. Congratulations and Good Luck Class of 2007! SA President, Paula Jankowska

Farewell Seniors
When we graduated from junior high school, we thought that the biggest step now, other than marriage, was high school. We were excited and nervous. We were entering a new enviornment-a new scene in our childhood. Our four years of high school were not a breeze. We had our difficulties and overcame them. We had our struggles. We grew close to our peers, made them our friends, and watched them grow. Now, everything we’ve done will pay off at graduation as we move our tassel opening the curtain to a new act in the play called, Life. Congratulations Seniors. Senior President, Natalie Vasquez

Student Council 2007-2008

SA PRESIDENT- Alicia Antonio
SA VICE PRES.- Mena Hanna
SA SECRETARY- Maggy Mozol
SA TREASURER- Anny Lam
SA REP.- Anne Chen

SENIOR PRESIDENT- Desiree Arboleda
SENIOR VICE PRES.- Joanna Gutierrez
SENIOR SECRETARY- Esther Yi
SENIOR TREASURER- Estefania Hereira
SENIOR REP.- Shawn Ho
SENIOR REP.- Jennifer Rodriguez
SENIOR REP.- Charles Tavares

JUNIOR PRESIDENT- Melisa Bardhi
JUNIOR REP.- Angela Palma

FROSH/SOPH PRES.- Since there were no candidates, the SA is looking for interested freshmen to be reps. Stop by the SA, 236, to speak with Mr. Santaga.

June Quote
“Our ideals resemble the stars, which illuminate the night. No one will ever be able to touch them. But the men who, like the sailors on the ocean, take them for guides, will undoubtedly reach their goal.”
-Carl Schurz

S.A. Spirit May 07

Congratulations Students and Staff
Congratulations to students and staff for raising $700 for the American Cancer Society through the Daffodil sale and $800.51 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The Spring Musical
Come all to see your friends perform in the Spring Musical, Aida. Aida, an Ethiopian princess, is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. A military commander, Radames, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the Pharoah. Come see the play on Thursday May 3rd at 4:45, and Friday May 4th at 6:45pm.

Last Chance
May 4th is the last day you can file to run for Student Council. You can make a difference. Positions needed to be filled are: Student Association President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Junior President, Vice President, Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President. If you need more information, come to the SA office to speak with present Student Council members or to speak with Mr. Santaga, and you can pick up an application while you’re there. Don’t delay; run for a Student Council office in the SA, room 236.

Blood Drive
Please help to save a life. The Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, May 9th. You must be over 110 lbs. and 16 or older with parental consent to donate. Forms can be picked up in the SA or from Student Council members. You must register to get an appointment. Carefully read the form to see if you are eligible because at the last blood drive many students were rejected for traveling to certain foreign countries.
 

S. A. Spirit April 07

Ready, Get set, Run!!
Do you want to be a leader? Grover Cleveland needs students who can help improve its policies and resolve school problems. In order to do so, we need students who want to make a difference and are ready to cooperate with the principal and staff to accomplish that. For example, are you happy with the phys-ed policy? Are you happy with the morning scanning? You can change that! You might ask, “What qualities are required?” The answer is simple: you have to be committed, be able to defend your fellow students’ case, and represent yourself and the school in the best light possible. If you know you possess these qualities, and feel the urge to help your fellow students, run for Student Government position. You can make a difference.
Positions needed to be filled are: Student Association President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Junior President, Vice President, Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President. If you need more information, come to the SA office to speak with present Student Council members or to speak with Mr. Santaga, and you can pick up an application while you’re there. Don’t delay; run for a Student Council office in the SA, room 236.

Auto Show
The SA is giving away $2 discount tickets for the New York Auto Show at Jacob Javits Center. The show runs from April 6th-April 15th. Stop by the SA office. Limited supply.

National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and we’d like to hear some of your favorite poems. Bring one of your own or one by a favorite writer to the SA office, 236, and it might be read during the morning announcements. Don’t forget, the 27th is Poem in Your Pocket Day; carry around poems and give them to your friends and teachers.

Homework Help
Do you need help with your homework? Log on to homeworkNYC.org This website will help you with your homework, and will give you tips for taking a test. Now we can finish our homework and without mistakes.

Photo Club
The Photography Club will meet Friday, April 13th, and 27th at 2:15pm in the SA, 236. Members will go on a photo journey around the school. Bring a camera (or we’ll lend you one). Free film, processing and fun.

Balloons
Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA Office funds all school activities such as sports’ teams, clubs, and concerts and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA office for 50 cents each only between periods.

Thank You
Thank you for helping us with the fundraiser Pennies for Patients- Leukemia Research. In the next Spirit we’ll tell you how much you wonderful students contributed.

April Poem
April inspires warm breezes
that delicately embrace the skin,
then madly shifts to cold rain
that splashes life into flowers.
The sight and sound of children playing outside
continues until dusk yields to purple glowed street light.

Written by: Alicia Antonio & Esther Yi
 

S. A. Spirit March 07

Be a Leader
Do you want to be a leader? Grover Cleveland needs students who can help improve its policies and resolve school problems. In order to do so, we need students who want to make a difference and are ready to cooperate with the principal and staff to accomplish that. For example, are you happy with the phys-ed policy? Are you happy with the morning scanning? You can change that! You might ask, “What qualities are required?” The answer is simple: you have to be committed, be able to defend your fellow students’ case, and represent yourself and the school in the best light possible. If you know you possess these qualities, and feel the urge to help your fellow students, run for Student Government position. You can make a difference.
Positions needed to be filled are: Student Association President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Junior President, Vice President, Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President. If you need more information, come to the SA office to speak with present Student Council members or to speak with Mr. Santaga, and you can pick up an application while you’re there. Don’t delay; run for a Student Council office in the SA, room 236.

American Cancer Society Daffodil Sale
March 21-23 will be Daffodil sales days. SA service aides will be going to staff offices to sell flowers. Students who wish to buy Daffodil flowers can come to the SA. All plants are $10.00. Our goal is to sell 100 plants to raise $1,000 for the American Cancer Society. Please help.

Clubs & Sports
Spring club lists are posted around the building. Some of the new clubs are Co-Ed Volleyball (Coach Tracy); Base/Softball (Coach Garcia); Geology and Arabic (both lead by the same advisor, Mr. ElTabakh). Get involved; join a club, and learn something in a fun environment.

Pennies for Patients Month
Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are cancers that originate in the bone marrow (in the case of leukemia and myeloma) or in lymphatic tissues (in the case of lymphoma). The diseases result from an acquired (not inherited) genetic injury to the DNA of a single cell, which becomes abnormal (malignant) and multiplies continuously. The accumulation of malignant cells interferes with the body’s production of healthy blood cells and makes the body unable to protect itself against infections. Now that you know more, don’t you want to lend a helping hand? Put your pennies in the receptacles your teachers have. Collections run from March 5- 23rd, or come to the SA with them, and let’s fight leukemia together.

Photo Club
The Photography Club will meet Friday, March 9, at 2:15 and March 23, at 11:45 in the SA, 236. Members will go on a photo journey around the school. Bring a camera (or we’ll lend you one). Free film, processing and fun.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, a free Snapple and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to buy a gym shirt, and/or a book bag.

March Quote
"Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain."
-Henry David Thoreau
 

S. A. Spirit February 07

American Red Cross
American Red Cross training offers something for everyone, including teachers, staff, coaches, and students. Their popular courses include CPR, Automated External Defibrillation, First Aid, Babysitter’s Training, Asthma Inhaler, and Lifeguard Certification. As a public service and training institution, our mission is to help people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies. We hope you will help us achieve this goal and thank you for helping us make New York a safer and healthier community. You may also view a complete listing of our class schedule via our website: www.nyredcross.org If you would like further information on any of our nationally acclaimed courses, or if we can be of any assistance call (212) 875-2222.Come to the SA to view a catalog of current classes.

New Semester
Welcome students and staff to the spring term! Half the school year has already passed, and the new semester has begun. Here is your chance to join a new club or team; it’s never too late. See your Phys. Ed. teacher for information if you are interested in joining a spring team, and for any clubs, see Mr. Santaga, 236. Continue to work diligently, and your grades will reflect your efforts.

Valentine’s Day
Come to the SA office for balloons and stuffed animals: all of the necessities for a great Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart. The SA office will be closed on Valentine’s Day; all orders must be made in advanced. Order forms, pictures and samples of all items will be available at the SA, 236A. Don’t forget to order your Valentine’s gift for that special someone to show you care.

Attention Artists
Free art classes are given at both The Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Paid internships are available as well. For more information, visit the SA office or look for the information posted at room 222.

Winter Festival
Congratulations to everyone who performed at the unforgettable yearly Winter Festival. If you missed this spectacular, multicultural show, you can always come to the 2008 Winter Festival.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, an SA card, and a free Snapple. The SA card allows you to get discounts to various school functions and items in the SA store. Come to the SA store to get your gym shirt, and/or a book bag. Send a birthday balloon to your special someone or brighten up someone’s day. Plan ahead: you may not go to class late because you bought something.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up and running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA Office funds all school activities such as sports’ teams, clubs, and concerts and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, pretzels and beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA office for 50 cents each only between periods.

February Quote
"Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver."
-Barbara De Angelis
 

S. A. Spirit January 07

Winter Festival
It’s what you have been waiting for all year long; the Winter Festival is finally here! You only have a few days to purchase tickets for Cleveland's’ most anticipated show. This year, it will be held on January 4th @ 3:45 and January 5th @ 6:45. Purchase your tickets ASAP from the SA office or from the Foreign Language Department for $5. All tickets for this event are $5; no discount for SA members.

January Regents
The January Regents are right around the corner. Tutoring is available for everyone. Regents are an important part of your high school career, so don’t hesitate to ask for help. For more information, you can speak with the Assistant Principal of the specific department or your teacher.

Don’t Wait...
...until it’s too late. Did you know that you can review your transcript in the Guidance Office? There may be mistakes with your grades, but there is still time to fix them. Remember that your cumulative average for three years affects your class ranking. Visit your guidance counselor as soon as possible to review your transcript or to report any problems. Make an appointment with your counselor for February- after your fall semester report card.

Blood Drive Thanks
The blood drive on December 15th was a huge success thanks to the students and staff who signed up. We had a total of 86 students and staff signed up to donate. Our quota for the blood drive was 80. In many cases, donors were differed because they had low iron. To prepare for our next blood drive in May, please make sure you eat plenty of vegetables and raisins to keep your blood level up. 60 units of blood were collected. Congratulations to all who made this a successful event.

Photo Club
The Photography Club will meet on Friday, January 5th, 12th, and the 19th, beginning at 2:00pm in the SA, 236. Members will go on a photo journey around the school. Please bring a camera to use. As a member of the Photography Club you will learn how to use it. Free film and processing.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up and running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone, or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA helps to fund all school activities such as sports’ teams, clubs, and concerts, and the funds help your school. In addition to balloons, snacks and beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are for sale in the SA Office for 50 cents each between periods.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, a free Snapple and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to buy a gym shirt, and/or a book bag.

January Quote
"Friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and, thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine."
-Thomas Jefferson
 

S. A. Spirit December 06

Fall Concert
Come one, come all to see and hear the Fall Concert. Come and enjoy the music and singing from the Choruses to the Bands. The concert is on December 8th, at 6:45 pm. Tickets are $5 for non SA members and $4 for SA members. You can buy tickets from any music teacher or in the SA before the concert. All tickets sold at the door will be $5. Come to enjoy the singing and the music, and support your fellow classmates and musicians.

Blood Drive

Please help to save a life. The Blood Drive will be held on Friday, December 15th. You must weight 110 lbs. and be 16 or older with parental consent. Forms can be found in the SA or from Student Council members. Carefully read the form to see if you are eligible because at the last blood drive many students were rejected for traveling to certain foreign countries. Also, many girls were rejected for low iron;eat plenty of green vegetables and raisins. Donating blood is a precious and free gift of life. Sign up now!!

You and Your Electronics
Though students are not the only ones who wish for cell phones and electronics to be allowed in school, the Department of Education says otherwise. Mr. Scarola is one of the people on “the students’ side” but regardless, he cannot change DOE rules. You can contact the Public Advocate by email: schoolcellphoneban@pubadvocate.nyc.gov or contact them by mail to: The Public Advocate’s Office, 1 Centre Street, 15th floor New York N.Y. 10007 . For general inquiries call (212) 669-7200. 311 is available for you to file a complaint. And, get your parents involved by having them make a complaint.

Clubs
The new updated fall club list was distributed in all 6th period classes and in the cafeteria. If you did not get a list, come to the SA to get one. Many clubs have started; look for announcements on a bulletin board: at the SA, outside 335, outside 227, outside 206, outside 306, across from 327, or in the cafeteria. You must join the Student Association in order to be in a club. Come to the SA, room 236, with $5 to join.

Arista/Key Club Toy and Coat Drive
Both Arista and Key Club are having a toy and coat drive from December 1st through the 18th. If you have any coats or toys you no longer need, donate them. The collection boxes will be in the College Office, room 306 and the Social Studies Office, room 351. The toys will be donated to St. John’s Hospital, and the coats will be donated to New York Cares. Help out and then feel better about yourself throughout this holiday season.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, a free Snapple and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to buy a gym shirt, and/or a book bag.

December Quote
"The holiest of holidays are those kept by ourselves in silence and apart- the secret anniversaries of the heart."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
 

S. A. Spirit November 06

Clubs
We are finalizing the clubs list for this year. So far we have 38 clubs. Many of them have started; look for announcements on a bulletin board; at the SA, outside 355, outside 227, outside 206, outside 306, across from 327, or in the cafeteria. Soon, a club list for every student will be delivered to you in your 6th period class. You must join the Student Association in order to be in a club. Come to the SA, room 236, with $5 to become and SA member.

Balloons
The SA Balloon store is up and running. Stop by to send a balloon to your special someone, or to send a happy birthday wish. The SA helps to fund all school activities such as sports, and academic teams, different types clubs, and concerts. In addition to balloons, cookies and beverages are sold only in-between periods. You may not go to class late because you bought something. Pens and pencils are also for sale in the SA Office for 50 cents each only between periods.

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5.00, you receive 2 pencils, 1 pen, a Metro Card holder, a free Snapple, a folder, and 2 surprise gifts. The SA card allows you to get discounts at various school functions and on items in the SA store. You must be an SA member to join a club or a team. Come to the SA store to get a gym shirt, and/or a book bag.

S. A. Spirit June 06

Farewell Students
After all this work, finally, we are about to end our year. An ending to this year also means the ending of my journey as the Student Association President. It was an honor for me to be the S.A President. It has been a very exciting and busy year for me. I did what I could have done, and, hopefully, I was helpful in someway. I enjoyed working with all you wonderful students and with our excellent faculty and staff. Being the S.A. President has taught me so many things. For this I want to thank Mr. Santaga for teaching me how to be the best leader I could possibly be, my parents for always being there for me, my teachers for pushing me to pursue my goals and all my friends for giving me all the support that I needed. This year was one of the best years for me, and I hope all of you enjoyed as much as I did. As this is coming to an end, I wish all of you good luck in college and everywhere in life.
-Anisa Teodori, S.A. President

Farewell Seniors
We are now reaching the culmination of our senior year here at Grover Cleveland High School. As one chapter of our lives comes to a close, another one begins. During this time, I would like to congratulate all of my fellow seniors on all of our achievements and for making it this far.

It has been an honor to serve as the Senior Class President of the class of 2006, as well as to serve alongside such a dedicated staff. I would also like to say thank you to those who made this year a memorable one-Mr. Scarola, Mrs. Altomarino, Mrs.Smith, Mrs.Sternlieb, Mrs.Garcia, Ms. Adams, Mr.Santaga, along with many other teachers who have helped. I wish all of the seniors great success in all of our future endeavors and remember, Class of 2006, to keep on reaching for the stars. -Annie Montes

Student Council 2006-2007
SA PRESIDENT- Paula Jankowska
SA VICE PRES.- Agnieszka Mrozowska SA SECRETARY- Keyla Nunez
SA TREASURER-Carla Pesantes SA REP.- Christopher Torres

S. A. Spirit May 06

Blood Drive
Please help to save a life. The Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, May 10th. You must be over 110 lbs. and 16 or older with parental consent to donate. Forms can be picked up in the SA or from Student Council members. Carefully read the form to see if you are eligible because at the last blood drive many students were rejected for traveling to certain foreign countries.

Cookies!
One day only! Wednesday, May 17th, the SA will be selling cookies, and all proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease which affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. A defective gene causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus. This leads to chronic and life-threatening lung infections and impairs digestion. Currently, there is no cure. So, mark your calendars and purchase a cookie and YOU can help thousands! Buy many and buy often!

Work for the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is interested in hiring students for their 2006 Summer Internship Program. Students must meet the following criteria. Junior or Senior; GPA: 3.0 or above; Interests: Communications, Marketing, Advertising or General Business. The internship will be located in New York City for 10 weeks beginning June 5th and ending August 11th. Students must email resumes to the attention of Roger Lord at: rlord@tmsf.org  If further information is required, please call Mr. Lord at 212-573-8548. or go to: http://nbateamjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/default.cfm

S. A. Spirit April 06

Be a Leader
Do you want to be a leader? Grover Cleveland needs students who can help improve its policies and resolve school problems. In order to do so, we need students who want to make a difference and are ready to cooperate with the principal and staff to accomplish that. For example, are you happy with the phys-ed policy? Are you happy with the morning scanning? You can change that! You might ask, "What qualities are required?" The answer is simple: you have to be committed, be able to defend your fellow students’ case, and represent yourself and the school in the best light possible. If you know you possess these qualities, and feel the urge to help your fellow students, run for Student Govenment position. You can make a difference.

Positions needed to be filled are: Student Association President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Senior President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer; Junior President, Vice President, Soph/Frosh President, and Vice President. If you need more information, come to the SA office to speak with present Student Council members or to speak with Mr. Santaga, and you can pick up an application while you’re there. Don’t delay; run for a Student Council office in the SA, room 236.

S. A. Spirit March 06

S. A. Spirit Feb 06

New Semester
Welcome students and staff to the spring term! Half the school year has already passed, and the new semester has begun. Here is your chance to join a new club or team; it’s never too late. See your Phys. Ed. teacher for information if you are interested in joining a spring team, and for any clubs, see Mr. Santaga, 236. Continue to work diligently and your grades will reflect your efforts.

Winter Festival
Congratulations to everyone who performed at the unforgettable yearly Winter Festival. If you missed this spectacular, multicultural show, you can always come to the 2007 Winter Festival.

Valentine’s Day
Come to the SA office for balloons, stuffed animals, and flowers: all of the necessities for a great Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart. The SA office will be closed on Valentine’s Day; all orders must be made in advanced. Order forms, pictures and samples of all items will be available at the SA, 236A. Don’t forget to order your Valentine’s gift for that special someone to show you care.

S. A. Spirit Jan 06

Planet Green
The Planet Green Recycling Program was started to help save the environment by recycling empty inkjet and laser cartridges. These are sent to a recycling organization, and the school receives funds for each one donated. To help, please bring your used cartridges to a bin located in the SA Office 236, the Library, or the Main Office.

S. A. Spirit Dec 05

Fall Concerts
Come one, come all to see and hear the Fall Concert. Come and enjoy the music and singing from the Choruses to the Bands. The concert is on December 9th, at 6:45 pm. Tickets are $5 for non SA members and $4 for SA members. You can buy your tickets form any music teacher or in the SA before the concert. All tickets sold at the door will be $5. Come and enjoy the singing and the music, and support your fellow classmates and musicians.

Blood Drive
Please help to save a life. The Blood Drive will be help on Friday, December 16th. You must weight 110 lbs, and be 16 or older with parental consent. Forms can be found in the SA or from Student Council members. Carefully read the form to see if your are eligible because at the last blood drive many students were rejected for traveling to certain foreign countries. Also, many girls were rejected for low iron; eat plenty of greens vegetables and raisings. Donate blood is a precious and free gift of life.  

SA Membership & Store
Join the Student Association. For $5 you receive a pencil, 2 pens, a Metro Card holder, an SA card and a free Snapple. The SA card allows you to get various discounts on school functions and items in the SA store. Come to the SA store to get your gym shirt, and/or book bag. Balloons, send a birthday balloon to your special someone or send one to brighten up someone's day. In addition to balloons, pretzels, and beverages are sold only in between periods. You may not go to class late because you brought something. 

Planet Green
The Planet Green Recycling Program was started to help save the environment by recycling empty inkjet and laser cartridges. These are sent to a recycling organization, and the school receives funds for each one donated. To help, please bring your used cartridges to a bin located in the SA Office 236, the Library, or the Main Office.

Clubs to Join
We have 32 clubs. The club list is complete, and it was distributed in 6th period classes last week, and was posted on all bulletins boards. Get involved and expand your knowledge with fun after school activities. Join as many clubs as you have time for. The performance clubs will be participating in the Winter Festival, so hurry to a meeting if you want to perform. Join SA; then join a club.

December Quote
"The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is , and the future less resolved than it will be."
-Marcel Pagnol

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY HANUKKAH

HAPPY KWANZAA

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

S. A. Spirit Nov 05

Art Club a.k.a Clay Club
The Art Club, a.k.a, Clay Club invites you to discover your ability and creativity. Join us every Thursday after pd 9 in rm. 232. For any questions, see the advisor, Ms. Edindjiklian in rm. 222 pds. 5,6,7, or 9 or in rm. 232 pd 3.

Mural Club
Every Thursday at 2pm in room B27, many students gather to paint murals. These murals will be displayed throughout the school. Be sure to come. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions be sure to see Mr. Fotopoulos in B27 pds. 2,3,4,6&7.

Planet Green
The Planet Green Recycling Program was started to help save the environment by recycling empty inkjet and laser cartridges. These are sent to a recycling organization, and the school receives funds for each one donated. To help, please bring your used cartridges to a bin located in the SA Office 236, the Library, or the Main Office.

S. A. Spirit Oct 05

Planet Green
The Planet Green Recycling Program in Grover Cleveland was started to help save the environment by recycling empty inkjet and laser cartridges. These cartridges are sent to a recycling organization, and the school receives funds for each one donated. To help, please bring your used computer printer cartridges to a bin located in the SA Office 236, the Library, or the Main Office.

S. A. Spirit Sep 05

SA Membership & Store
We encourage you to join the Student Association. For $5.00 you receive a pencil, 2 pens, a Metro Card holder, an SA card, and a free Snapple. The SA card allows you to get discounts to various school functions and items in the SA store. Come to the SA store to get a gym shirt, and/or a book bag.

RSAC REP.- Indrit Greca, Nick Zulick

September Quote
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
- Chinese proverb