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Talented Teens

in the arts

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Student profiles in music, art, dance and drama Pages D2-D15
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Alexander A. Nally
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: What I enjoy most about digital media and photography is the marrying of my passion for computer technology and communicating through photography and abstract design. Modern computer technology allows me to visualize my ideas in an easily editable area to truly produce the perspective I wish for others to see through. Resume: Work has been published in four consecutive issues of The Marble Collection, a statewide high school literary and art magazine. College: Massachusetts College of Art and Design Nominating teacher John P Archambault: . This student is one of the most focused and driven students I have had the opportunity to work with in my seven years of teaching.

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Elise Guillen
Cathedral High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I enjoy the reactions my art invokes the most. Seeing how people interpret what I create is fascinating to me. Resume: President of art club which did the set for the fall play, Beverly Hillbillies. Doing series of portraits of nursing home residents. Nominating teacher Sara Morrisino: Last year, Elsie lost her entire art portfolio in the tornado. Instead of feeling defeat, she channeled her energy to create a new portfolio that would be even better than her first.
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Chenrui Niu
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: It makes me feel peaceful, even when I get mad at something or someone. Nominating teacher Jackie A. Boudreau Kinsey: Chenruis talent lies in her drawing, painting and sculpting abililites and her observational skills. She thinks deeply about each project and the final outcome is always breathtaking.

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Elizabeth C. Teall
Granby Jr./Sr. High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I can express myself in art and let my emotions dictate how I want a piece to look. Resume: Drawing featured as the cover for a horse show program; Holyoke Community College Taber Gallery exhibit Nominating teacher: Beth A.M. Stapert

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Nicole A. Martin
Chicopee High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Photography Why: I love being able to put my imagination into the photo and capture the emotion in the memory. College: Savannah College of Art and Design Nominating teacher: Trisha M. Kemp
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Ashley I. Medina
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: I get to learn more things about myself I and I just love creating new ideas to put on paper. Resume: One of my charcoal drawings won a first place in the annual fine art exhibit at the Chicopee Public Library; enrolled in a pottery class and now this is the type of art I most enjoy. Nominating teacher: Robert J. Meulemans
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Kyle Cook
Cathedral High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Art, music Why: Music is very important to me and to use art as another outlet is amazing. Nominating teacher Sara Morrisino: Everything Kyle creates comes from the heart.

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Gabrielle N. Vega
East Longmeadow High, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: Painting is my serenity. I enjoy giving my work to my friends and family. Resume: Third place in The Republicans 2012 Kids in Print writing and art contests; exhibited and sold art at MassMutual, Western New England University, American International College and the Eastfield Mall Nominating teacher: Cynthia L. Newsome
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Cameron C. Lavallee
East Longmeadow High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: I enjoy trying to improve and actually progress. Nominating teacher Joan P Flahive: Im not sure I . have ever seen Cameron without a pencil and sketchbook, furiously working on something. We did a unit on figure drawing. Camerons were always the best.
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Avery H. Dubois
Monson High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: You can express yourself in all different forms in making art and show emotions as well as tell stories on a canvas. Resume: Most Artistic Award 2012; Art Portfolio honors
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Jenna Dianna Lescell


Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: Art is a way for me to create an image that nobody has seen before. Resume: Assistant this year to art teacher Paula E. Fahey; annual student art award all 4 years College: School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, fine arts and art education. Nominating teacher: Paula E. Fahey

Nominating teacher: Joanne L. McDonough

Wioletta Bednarska
Chicopee High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Visual Art Why: I like the idea of creating something of nothing. Nominating teacher Beth A. McDonald: Her grasp of creative thought and her strength in technique allows her to create extremely well done pieces that are both exquisitely executed, but also show heartfelt emotion and creativity.

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Aveour Masters
Holyoke High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I love how art is able to take a piece of your inner self and, in my case, place it on paper. Resume: Heart of Holyoke city-wide art show; The Memory Project, a national initiative for art students to create portraits for disadvantaged children around the world; Human Anatomy for the Artist classes at Westfield State University Nominating teacher: Darlene C. Henshaw
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Evan C. Daigle
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: Art gives me the opportunity to show off what I am really feeling and thinking. Resume: Independent study in portraiture; Advanced Placement art next year. Nominating teacher: Jackie A. Boudreau Kinsey

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Samuel J. Glidden
Minnechaug Regional High, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I can take all of my ideas, opinions and emotions and express them though art without having to talk to someone. I just like being able to say so much without saying anything at all. Resume: First place in two art shows College: Montserrat College of Art Nominating teacher Margaret T. Sikes: Sam works diligently toward informing our school visually about injustices in America. He comments on hypocrisy, violence and the medias exploitation of our society.

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Koryna L. Moore
Palmer High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art (media, ceramics, pottery) Why: I like bringing my visions alive through my work, pushing boundaries and experimenting with techniques and ideas that I have never tried before. Resume: Two Silver Keys, Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards; two Renaissance Awards for my excellence in ceramic design. Nominating teacher: Sean I. Burns
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Sophia G. Weinstein
South Hadley High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: The power and opportunity to affect peoples lives through art is a privilege I will constantly be thankful for. Resume: Honorable mention in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. Nominating teacher: Maureen Senn-McNally

Dillon S. Richter
Lower Pioneer Valley Career and Technical Education Center, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: Art is more than a picture, it is a way of life and will always be that way for me. Resume: My logo design for Horizon Home Improvement was chosen to be the new brand for the company. Nominating teacher Kyla M. Korytoski: Dillons out of the box thinking, dedication, and eye for professional design make him a Talented Teen.

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Cuiee Masters
Holyoke High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Visual Art Why: Art allows me to tell any story I want. When people like what I do, it makes me happy. Resume: Heart of Holyoke city-wide art show; The Memory Project, a national initiative for art students to create portraits for disadvantaged children around the world; Human Anatomy for the Artist classes at Westfield State University Nominating teacher: Darlene C. Henshaw
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Samuel S. Fernandes
SABIS International Charter School, Grade 12
Discipline: Visual Art College: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, architecture Nominating teacher Lauren C. Stefanik: Sam is the next Dali. His forms are free, stylistic, and impressive. The viewer is literally sucked into his drawings.

Mara Sobon
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Visual Art Why: When I sit down to draw, paint or do other forms of art, all of my stress disappears. It is one of the only times during my school day when I get positive gratification. Resume: Founder of the art club at the high school, Mara attends every meeting, initiates projects and helps her peers. As a volunteer, she creates set designs for the performing art shows. Nominating teacher: Eva M. Stockhamer
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Kevin Henriques
Willie Ross School for Deaf, Grade 10
Discipline: Art Nominating teacher Dawn E. Cooke: Kevin communicates using sign language but the things he cant communicate come out in his drawings. He recently designed a logo for his dads business. Every spare minute he has in school he wants to draw.

Gillian Callahan
Wilbraham and Monson Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: For me, painting is a healing and a learning process because it taught me so much about myself, who I am, and who I want to be. Resume: Worked on a series of painting exploring potential of color in Advanced Placement Studio Art class Nominating teacher and artist Paul E. Bloomfield: Gillian has an amazing ability to be able to look at something and transform it into her own personal object. She can do this in both 2- and 3-dimensions, and it is always fresh.

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Meredith DiSessa
Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Resume: Silver Medal for drawing portfolio in the 2012 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, receiving the national medal with 30 others at June 1 ceremony at New Yorks Carnegie Hall; Summer Studios and Xtreme! Week at Massachusetts College of Art and Design College: Massachusetts College of Art and Design, illustration major Nominating teacher: Deborah A. Callahan
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Stephanie Ji
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: As singers express their feelings through the song and writers express their thoughts through the stories, I enjoy most when I put my stories and feelings on the canvas. Resume: Advanced Placement Studio Art, concentrating on human natures multiple personalities College: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, fine art
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Nominating teacher: Paul E. Bloomfield

Emma Haskell
Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Photography, both traditional darkroom black and white and digital Why: Photography changes the way you look at the world. Resume: Gold Key, Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards and finalist in National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; curator and director of 2012 Senior Advanced Placement Art show, where 34 pieces of my work will be on display; my work can be viewed at https://sites.google.com/site/emmahaskellportfolio/ Nominating teacher Judy Neilson: In only one year, Emma has managed to master the skills needed to be an excellent photographer.
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Elizabeth M. Hollering
South Hadley High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: I can express my thoughts and ideas in a deeply impactual way, that also allows me to discover more about myself in the process. Resume: Richard Neal Congressional Art Competition Nominating teacher Maureen N. Shea: Elizabeth works diligently at creating thought-provoking pieces both in and outside of school.

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Victoria Stuetzel
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: I use drawing as a way of depicting my best ideas. Nominating teacher Jackie A. Boudreau Kinsey: Victoria is an incredible draftsperson. Her grasp on perspective and architecture is beyond her years.

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Molly E. McGuill
Monson High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: Art is like a getaway for me. Whether I am in a bad mood or a great one, expressing my feelings is never a problem. When I was little I drew horses every day and that made me realize how much I loved art. Doing what you love and working hard at it will take you places. Art is a part of who I am. Resume: Excellence in Drawing Award, Worcester Art All-State and Advanced Placement Studio Art. College: University of New Hampshire, equine/art. Nominating teacher: Serena M. Willis
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Anna S. Ashe-Simmer
Northampton High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I enjoy the freedom and imagination that comes with creating works of art. It allows me to create what previously inhabited only the unconscious parts of my mind. Resume: Two honorable mentions in Boston Globe Scholastic Awards; honorable mention at the Holyoke Community College Taber Gallery exhibit. Nominating teacher Lisa H. Leary: Anna is extremely creative and can work in any medium. She has been accepted at several art schools.

Joni M. Sullivan
Northampton High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: Practicing my art form allows me to release stress and express myself through various media. The process is when I allow myself to let go. I love the product when I have been able to enjoy the process. I learn things about myself every time I finish a piece. Resume: Gold Key and Silver Key in Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards; Honorable Mention in Holyoke Community College Taber Gallery exhibit. Nominating teacher: Lisa H. Leary

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Hope H. Hagen
Minnechaug Regional High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art College: New Yorks Pratt Institute, fine arts Nominating teacher Margaret T. Sikes: Hope is on the path toward becoming a professional artist. Her work is amazingly skilled, sensitive and profound. She uses her drawing ability to create meaningful pieces that reflect the human condition.
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Timothy J. Shannon
Palmer High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I enjoy creating something beautiful, or imaginative that will grasp ones attention no matter what they are doing. Resume: Honorable Mention in the 2012 Pioneer Valley High School Art Show at Holyoke Community Colleges Taber Gallery. Nominating teacher: Sean I. Burns
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Deanna C. Young
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Resume: First place in high school art category in The Republicans 2011 Kids in Print writing and art contests; image appeared on cover and chosen for the anti-bully T-shirts of the Carl Joseph WalkerHoover Foundation; Ty Pennington, the Emmy Awardwinning host of ABCs Extreme Makeover Home Edition that built a new home for the Walkers, wore the T-shirt with the design in the foundations 2011 fall race; first Putnam student to participate in the Massachusetts Art All-State at the Worcester Art Museum helping to create a tornado two days before coming home to one; first place in What Veterans Day Means to Me, 2011 citywide art contest. Nominating teacher Karen A. Whitney: Her passion and intrinsic drive for art keep her on top.

Nicole H. Robinson
Monson High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: My favorite part about art is that I dont have to be perfect. I can mess up and still make something beautiful out of the mess up. Resume: 2011 Worcester Art All-State, schools excellence in drawing and painting award, school mural project. Nominating teacher: Serena M. Willis

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Sterling M. Porchelli
Minnechaug Regional High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I have been drawing for years. It is my favorite pastime. I love the accomplishments in finishing a piece that took a lot of effort. Art has no boundaries and that is why art is so special, not just to me, but anyone else who appreciates and enjoys it. Resume: Created the cover for schools literary magazine; Junior Art Award; 10foot skeleton selected for the Holyoke Community Colleges Taber Gallery 2012 art show. College: Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, majoring in painting. Nominating teacher: Margaret T. Sikes

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Luisa M. Maslon
Palmer High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Why: I enjoy the freedom art gives you; being able to create whatever you please. Resume: Renaissance Awards for painting, drawing and printmaking College: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences majoring in diagnostic medical sonography. Nominating teacher Sean I. Burns: Luisa is not only a wonderful artist and student but has also been helpful to the school overall by creating backdrops for our drama productions and creating murals for our elementary school.

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Ashley R. Phaneuf
St. Mary High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Art, drama Why: What I enjoy about art is that the feelings you cannot always express in words, you can express in colors! The process of art is full of mistakes that lead to your next masterpiece. Resume: Represented St. Marys at several area art shows including The Pioneer Valley High School Art Show in Taber Gallery at Holyoke Community College; integral part of the scenery for Drama Club 2012 production of Guys and Dolls and for Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2011. Nominating teacher: Ellen Sullivan Farley
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Matthew R. Gregory
Springfield Central High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Resume: Silver Key in Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. Nominating teacher Christie M. Bianchi: Matthews artistic process is amazing to see from concept to sketch to finished product. He stands out among his peers not only based on his talent, but also on his creativity.
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Johanna R. Renard
Northampton High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: It has allowed me to process through moments, feelings, and events that I would not have been able to get past verbally. Resume: Honorable mention in Boston Globe Scholastic Art awards; $25 award for the Holyoke Community College Taber Gallery exhibit; and Snow Farm,The New England Craft Progam, 2011 summer program for high school students. Nominating teacher: Lisa H. Leary

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Kathryn L. Higham
Longmeadow High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Art Why: I love creating works of art because they help me express myself and it is something that pushes me to think in ways I normally wouldnt. The most rewarding aspect of my design takes place in the process of creating works of art and solving all the little questions and problems that inevitably arise. Resume: Amherst College drawing class; co-leader of art club; first place in school art competition, and donated her prize money to Rays of Hope Foundation at Baystate Health. Nominating teacher Hilary B. Godin: Not only can Kathryn design and sew oneof-a-kind apparel, she also creates her own accessories.
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Kassandra A. Torres
SABIS International Charter School, Grade 12
Discipline: Art Resume: Montserrat College of Art, Beverly Nominating teacher Lauren C. Stefanik: Kassandra puts her whole heart in art. Her emotions pour out like paint on a canvas.

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Darby Q. Bailey
St. Mary High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Dance

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Why: Aside from the incredible teachers, the best feeling of dance is performing for any number of people, whether they are 9 or 90 years old, and being able to bring joy to the audience. Resume: Second runner-up as Miss Western Massachusetts Outstanding Teen, performed as half-time dancer at the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl in Miami, as a Shark girl in West Side Story at The Bushnell in Hartford. Nominating private teacher: Eva Stockhamer

Cora D. Paul
Ware Jr. Sr. High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Dance, art Why: I enjoy the creative aspect of both dance and visual arts, and how I can use each medium as a means of self-expression. Resume: Helped lead and teach dance for the past four years College: Bridgewater State University, dance education Nominating teacher: Pamela E. Grant

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Kelsey L. Williams
Agawam High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Dance Why: What I love the most about dancing is, no matter what kind of day Im having, I can just go to the dance studio and dance out all my emotions. As soon as I walk into the dance room, all of my problems and stress go away, and dance takes over. Resume: Member of New England Dance Centers Senior Elite Dance Company; named to United States Tournament of Dance national acrobatics team; volunteered with Dancers Fighting Hunger Nominating teacher: Loree Cloud, director, New England Dance Center, Westfield
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Natalie D. Martin
East Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Dance Why: Dance allows me to be a storyteller and to interpret the music on a very personal level while sharing it with the audience. Resume: Numerous dance titles, awards from competitions throughout the Northeast since the age of 8; performed in the Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet and Albany Berkshire Ballet; performed at many area venues including the Big E in West Springfield, First Night Northampton, VA Medical Center Nominating teacher Catherine E. Daly: This year in our annual talent show, Natalie choreographed a dance of senior girls and boys, many of whom had no previous experience. She patiently taught the dance to the group and it was a success!

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ON THE COVER

Katelyn M. McGovern
Westfield High School, Grade 12
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Stephanie M. Reeves
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Dance Why: Dance is an art form unlike any other. Everything dancers feel at a particular moment in time is shown on their face and in their movements. This is my favorite part about being a dancer the ability to surrender to your feelings. Flying through space, letting your eyes drift close, and your heart beat to the music. There is nothing else better in the world. Resume: Trained with Vermonts Burklyn Ballet, Connecticuts Nutmeg Conservatory, Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy and premiered choreographer fellow Kelly Donovans piece in New York City. Choreograph and perform works at New England Dance Conservatory. College: Connecticut College, dance major Nominating teacher: Melissa S. OGrady

Discipline: Dance Why: Pure joy is what I feel when I dance. Resume: 2011 Young Miss Dance Ovation in regional competitions of Sagus-based Dance Ovations Nominating teacher: Loree Cloud, director, New England Dance Center, Westfield
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Olivia S. Opal
Minnechaug Regional High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: Musical theater is an art form, thus an extension of expression. I can sing words and emotions that I might never be able to say out loud, and others who hear or see it can be effected as well. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Association Western District Chorus, three years; Honors Madrigal Singers, three years; Martha in Spring Awakenings. Nominating teacher Raymond W. Drury: One of the best performing musicians.
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Michelle Clark
Cathedral High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Music, drama Why: Music tells a story, so singing and/or playing a song tells me that story which I can sometimes relate to. Singing also releases emotions, not to mention, its just fun. Resume: Sang with the Dane Kane Singers for four years; soloist with high school choir, set design for drama department Nominating teacher: Sarah N. Campbell
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Joseph Michalcyk-Lupa
The MacDuffie School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Music, drama Why: Its a way to express myself and just to escape from reality. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Festival, four years, and a soloist in two pieces; MMEA Western District Chorus; performed at West Springfields Majestic Theater with musician Frank Manzi; school choral group and jazz ensemble and musicals, Our Town and Bye Bye, Birdie Nominating teacher: Charles C. Shrader

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Matthew P. Robbins
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: The drummer is always the backbone of the musical group, so as my confidence has grown, so has my ability to showcase my talent in every group Ive played with. Resume: First place for two consecutive years at the New England Music Festival, sponsored by the Accordion Teachers Association of America; member of percussion ensemble, Drumocracy Nominating teacher and professional drummer Clark Siebold: He is the next generation of talented musicians.
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YiJia (Jenna) Chen


Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: Practicing a new piece of music is like getting to know a new friend. I find different beauty inside the melody each time I play. And at last, when I can perform this whole piece of music, I feel proud of myself. Resume: Third prize for marimba in national percussion competition in China; highest level of piano certificate test in China. Nominating teacher: Thad Wheeler

Dinorah N. Rosario
Pioneer Valley Christian School, Grade 12
Why: I love being able to show the things I have practiced to my audience, to be able to share the emotions of my music. Resume: Ten-year member of Suzuki Strings, the ensemble of the Suzuki Talent Education Partnership and also member of STEP Chamber Ensemble; Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra; Massachusetts Music Educators Association Western District Senior Orchestra, three years; Suzuki Institute at University of Hartfords Hartt School of Music, summer 2009; perform at many area venues including Bethany Assembly of God Church in Agawam; member of schools Senior Handbell Choir and play piano besides viola.
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Discipline: Music

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Shane M. Coughlin
Longmeadow High School, Grade 11
Discipline: Music (trumpet) Why: Music provides a bridge of communication and expression for moments words cant describe. Resume: As one of four winners in the 2012 Rhodes Concerto Competition got to perform with members of the Springfield Symphony; 2nd chair with the Massachusetts Music Educators All-State Band, New England Music Camp Honor Society. Nominating teacher: Michael A. Mucci

College: Berklee College of Music, Boston, on scholarship Nominating private teacher Lani J. Bortfeld,

director of STEP: Through hard work and perseverance, Dinorah has succeeded against the odds to develop her talent into an ability.

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Andrew Poirier
Smith Academy, Grade 11
Disciplines: Music, drama, dance Why: What I enjoy most about practicing my art forms is their boundless potential. It is impossible to become a perfect dancer, thespian or musician. There are always ways to improve. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Association Senior Western District and All-State Festivals; nominated for MMEA All-Eastern District Chorus; pianist and trombonist for school jazz band; leading roles in school musicals. Nominating teacher: Ken Longstreeth
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Sara M. Kochanski
Westfield High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Music, art Why: I enjoy the journey as well as the destination when it comes to my visual art. When it comes to music, I enjoy the hard work of promotion and recording, but nothing matches up when it comes to the feeling I get when playing and hearing applause. Resume: Play professionally under the name Wishbone Zoe; venues include Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton and the Green River Festival in Greenfield, as well as on college radio stations; recorded a CD; attended recording workshops and summer performing programs for five years at the Institute for Musical Arts in Goshen; Younger Singers of Greater Westfield member of eight years. Nominating teacher: Kristin A. Puleo

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Sean P. Tanguay
Westfield High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music (tenor, saxophone) Why: I really enjoy working on a piece until I have it perfected. I really like the feeling of accomplishment, knowing that I conquered something that I previously could not have finished. Resume: Summer Youth Music School at the University of New Hampshire; performed with the New York City Veterans Day Band of Pride in Times Square during the World Trade Center 10th anniversary tribute; accepted into the University of Hartfords Hartt School of Music Nominating teacher: Patrick T. Kennedy

George Yuan
Longmeadow High School, Grade 10
Disciplines: Music Why: Joy. Sadness. Freedom. Exhilaration. Resume: Ithaca (N.Y.) College Piano Competition, first place; Young Artists Piano Competition at Westfield State University, first place for five consecutive years; Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Festival, alto saxophone, second chair and MMEA Eastern Massachusetts District All-State Festival recital Nominating private teacher Ellen M. Buoniconti, The Music Cellar, West Springfield: He is one of the most talented students I have had in my 46 years of teaching.

Lauren Gerberich
Minnechaug Regional High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: I very much enjoy the opportunity to work with various conductors, and to perform at a high level with my peers. I will always be thankful for the appreciation I have developed for music through these opportunities. Resume: Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra, principal flute, performed with SSO; Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State band; MMEA Western District Senior Orchestra; Soloist on Cecile Chaminades Concertino with the schools honors wind ensemble Nominating teacher: Margaret E. Reidy
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Alexia Kallaugher
East Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: Every song has emotion that comes along with it and as a singer youre the one who has to bring out the emotion. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Western Massachusetts District Chorus, 4 years; 2012 MMEA All-State Chorus; chorus treasurer and womens choir, both at school. Nominating teacher: Carol L. Toth

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Bianca L. Couture
Springfield Central High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music
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Why: Music has always been there to help me grow, and it is amazing to be able to see it help others do the same. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Western District Chorus; co-composed and performed song at the National Education Association conventions annual gala in Washington, D.C.; intern with Childrens Chorus of Springfield, and Advanced Placement music theory. College: Smith College, Northampton, where I plan to join a cappella choir Nominating teacher: Jeanne C. Parks

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Cheyanne K.M. Campbell


Ware Jr./Sr. High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: I have enjoyed meeting all the great people during the last four years of band. Each new year brought together the faces of old and new, making different experiences and friendships. Resume: Band librarian; trumpet section leader; member of church choir and playing piano since the age of 9
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Megan Popp
Holyoke High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Resume: First clarinet (playing since middle school), John Philip Sousa Award for top musicianship in high school band; National Fine Arts Award, jazz, concert bands. Nominating teacher: Joan Cavanaugh
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Nominating teacher: William G. Love

Jean L. Carrasquillo
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Grade 11
Discipline: Music Why: Music fills you up with happiness to know that it is coming from you and that you are making it sound that way. Nominating teacher Jeff D. Schumann: Jean has only been playing piano for three years and is playing college level music. He practices before and after school and during his lunch. He is the most naturally gifted pianist I have ever met.

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Staff photo by MICHAEL S. GORDON

Alexa M. Wegiel
Westfield High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: When I sing, I can truly be myself. I dont have to hide anything. Its as if I can throw every bad day into my art and make it something beautiful. Resume: Vocalist for school jazz ensemble and jazz combo, noted soloist award at Enrico Fermi Jazz Festival, writing a blues album. Nominating teacher Patrick T. Kennedy: Lexi has an incredible voice which crosses many genre.

Nancy A. Preissler
Ware Jr./Sr. High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: Playing music helps me get through the day. Resume: First chair clarinet; president of band and six-year member; Ware Community Band. Nominating teacher: William G. Love
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Joan Daniel
Cathedral High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Music (flute, piano, soprano, chimes), drama Why: All of my art forms compose my personality today. The sound that the bells and chimes produces excites me every time, because of how it rings and lingers in the air even a few minutes after being played. Resume: Studied flute for six years; play bells, chimes in percussion ensemble; also long-time pianist; sing in school choir, chorale and my church choir; 2012 Festival Invitational Band for high school students at Providence (R.I.) College; Band Day for two years with the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching
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Mai-Tram Riquier
Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music (violin, alto) Why: Music has the power to draw me in; it is my obsession, but it is the healthiest obsession in the world. It does not harm me, and only gives me constant satisfaction. Resume: Schools orchestra concert master for three years; Massachusetts Music Educators All-State Music Festival, 2011, 2012; schools womens choir and honors choir Nominating teacher: Kayla B. Werlin

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Band in Amherst. Nominating teacher: Sarah N. Campbell

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Kate Mitchell Elmendorf


East Longmeadow High School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Music, drama Why: My goal is for people to see how important music really is: It is universal, a language everyone can speak. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Choir; MMEA Western Massachusetts District Choir, three years; full length jazz and original song album; music librarian for school chorus, member of school womens ensemble and band.
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Joshua Desouza
Springfield Central High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music Why: I get to express myself freely, and escape from reality. Resume: Band president, flute section leader, bari sax player for jazz band; sound technician for all school plays, musicals and concerts Nominating teacher: Raymond Dandurand.
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Nominating teacher: Carol L. Toth

Erin M. Provost
South Hadley High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music (soprano) Why: Singing is my passion! I love making music and hearing beautiful harmonies within a piece of music. Resume: President of concert choir, member of a cappella group, help direct childrens choir at my church. Nominating teacher: Beth Ayn Curtis

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Maureen A. Cavanaugh
Holyoke High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music (clarinet) Resume: Class musician 2012, first clarinet and first chair in band, 2011, 2012
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Nominating teacher Joan Cavanagh: A fine musician and extremely dedicated.

Christopher M. Hodge
East Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Music (instrumental) Why: Playing music allows me to create a bond with the people around me, and the composer of the music. It is an outlet for my emotions and it always will be. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators Association Western District Festival 2011, 2012, Massachusetts Lions All-State Band College: Berklee College of Music in Boston, music production and engineering Nominating school music department head: J.P Kiernan .

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Jiayin R. Sperry
South Hadley High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Music, drama and dance Why: I love being able to express myself through the arts and connecting with an audience. Resume: Massachusetts Music Educators All-State Chorus; South Hadley High best actress, 2011-2012 Nominating teacher: Beth Ayn Curtis
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Patrick J. Wells
Holyoke High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Music, drama College: Holyoke Community College, music Resume highlights: Massachusetts Music Education All-State Chorus, Madrigal Choir Nominating teacher Mark G. Todd: Patrick has a beautiful tenor voice which is very versatile. He can be singing classical, switch to folk and then do a Broadway tune.

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Patrick J. Moskal
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Drama, music Resume: Collaborated on the writing and performing of the original play, Grandmas Christmas Book; helped develop the performance group, Childrens Reader Theater; generally perform in at least two of the schools annual three shows and assist the lighting director with the others and work set construction Nominating teacher: Eva Stockhamer

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Eva Snyder
The MacDuffie School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Drama, music Why: To have the opportunity to dive into a whole new life is amazing, and the friends that come with working in theater will last a life time. Resume: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Emily in Our Town and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie Nominating teacher: Denise Boutin
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Nicholas C. Jalbert
Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Grade 12
Discipline: Drama Nominating teacher Michael H. Dziura: Nicholas is one of the most dedicated and hard-working theater students I have ever worked with. He comes to every rehearsal ready to delve into the deeper meanings of the text and into the ways in which those deeper meanings affect the relationships between characters.

Brianna E. Jackson
Cathedral High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Drama, music Why: I love getting creative with my roles by using the script to showcase my energy and sense of humor. The thunderous applause at the end of a performance brings a surge of pride that makes the long hours of preparation worthwhile. Resume: Four-year drama award; nominated for Cathedral Theater Hall of Fame; drama captain. Nominating teacher John M. Anziano: She makes directing easy.

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Jessica E. Hill
Holyoke High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Drama, music

Why: After rehearsal I always feel composed and energized, which helps me stay on top of my school work. Resume: School musicals for four years; a cappella choir, and Madrigals Nominating teacher Mark G. Todd: Jessica is perfectly suited for the stage. She can sing, act and dance.

Rebecca Streeter
St. Mary High School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Drama, visual art

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Kaitlin E. Allair
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Dance, drama Why: Dance teaches me that with determination, you can accomplish your goals, whether it be as small as one step or as big as memorizing 10 dances for a recital. Resume: Holyoke Catholic performing arts club and Exit 7 Players and 10 years of study at Dance Workshop, both in Ludlow Nominating teacher: Eva Stockhamer
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Staff photo by DON TREEGER

Brigid K. Callahan
East Longmeadow High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Drama, art, music Why: I enjoy the bonds and friendships that the arts allow me to form as well as the opportunities that arise from the various viewpoints and techniques of others. Resume: Art director for schools variety show; Diane Swanson lead in drama clubs Unspoken for Time, a play about sexual abuse; lead trombone player in jazz and concert bands, marching bands brass captain, member of contemporary choir at St. Michaels Parish, East Longmeadow, performed on cello with vocal group Nominating teacher: J. P Kiernan .

Issa Best
Discipline: Drama

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Staff photo by MARK M. MURRAY

Wilbraham and Monson Academy, Grade 11


Why: I enjoy theater for the freedom I have to lose myself in the role. Resume: Three All-Star Cast Awards from the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guilds Massachusetts High School Festival in Chelmsford; filled in last minute in Broad Brook (Conn.) Opera House Players 2011 production of Ragtime; Most Valued Member of Honors Academy Repertory Company Nominating teacher: Susan M. Dziura

Micaela Adorno
Springfield Central High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Drama Why: In my acting, I enjoy becoming someone who is the complete opposite of me. The challenge lies in becoming and embodying the character I am given and making that character my own. Resume: Fall Festival of Shakespeare, four years Nominating teacher: Michael P Cremonini .

Catherine E. McDonough
Springfield Central High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Drama, music
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Rebekah C. Dowdell
Springfield Central High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Drama Why: I love being on the stage and I especially love when I have a comedic part and am able to make people laugh. College: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, theater Resume: Lady MacBeth in Fall Festival of Shakespeare, Mrs. Potts in Disneys Beauty and the Beast and second place at state level in the 2012 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation Nominating teacher: Michael P Cremonini .
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Why: At the beginning of high school, I was a shy, timid, and reserved person who would quake at the thought of being the center of attention. Now, I am not afraid to speak my mind or step in front of a room full of strangers and lead them in one big, united effort. Im not just a character when I act, but a person with character. Resume: Fall Festival of Shakespeare, 4 years, including playing Lady MacBeth; Cogsworth in 2012 Disneys Beauty and the Beast; solo alto in Madrigal Singers; Childrens Chorus of Springfield, intern, 2 years Nominating teacher: Jeanne C. Parks

Andrea P. Boraski
Holyoke Catholic High, Grade 11
Discipline: Drama Why: I enjoy playing characters with personalities different from my own. Resume: Participated in eight performing arts club shows with lead in four; created original play, Grandmas Christmas Book, with my classmates; member of speech team. Nominating teacher: Eva M. Stockhamer

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Monique T. Desnoyers
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Drama, music Why: I perform to give the audience entertainment and an appreciation for the performance. Resume: A cappella choir; lead in Hello, Dolly; other shows include Scapino, Cinderella and Godspell Nominating teacher Joseph M. Toritto: Monique has grown to be an outstanding alto singer who can also sing tenor and soprano parts. She produces a rich, full sound with excellent pitch.

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Samantha G. DiStefano
West Springfield High, Grade 12
Disciplines: Drama Why: Practicing and exercising my art form is not just about the enjoyment for me, its about the experience. The challenge and the thrill I get while on stage, developing a whole other person from within myself. Resume: Hosting the fashion and talent shows at the West Springfield High School, with strictly improvisation; starring in the musical Into the Woods as the bakers wife; and being the broadcaster for our schools morning announcements. College: Endicott College, Beverly, media studies, theater Nominating private teacher: Michael C. Pandolfi

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Rick J. Giordano
Holyoke Catholic High School, Grade 11
Disciplines: Drama, music Why: When I am not on stage, it feels like a part of me is missing. Resume: Played Judas in Godspell, Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! and Christopher Belling in Curtains, all with schools performing arts club; Sir Dandiprat Bombas in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with the Exit 7 Players; member of schools a cappella choir, speech team Nominating teacher: Eva Stockhamer

Benjamin Roy
Chicopee High School, Grade 12
Disciplines: Drama, music Why: You dont have to be the best, so long as you feel something when you perform. Resume: 2012 Western Massachusetts Music Educators Association Western District Festival Chorus; lead in 35th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Horton in Seussical; Nova Chorus, advanced piano class Nominating teacher: Deborah L. Salli

Hannah R. Migeed
Cathedral High School, Grade 12
Discipline: Drama Why: I love how acting allows me to take a break from the stress of life and take on a new identity. When portraying such diverse characters, I learn more about myself and better understand the people around me. Resume: Four-year drama award and nomination into Cathedral Theatre Hall of Fame. Nominating teacher: John M. Anziano

Husband with fatal disease determined to enjoy life now


ear Abby: My husband, who is 55, has been diagnosed with Picks disease, or frontotemporal dementia. His prognosis is from two to seven years only God knows. We are handling this with betterthan-average concern. It is his diabetes that everyone keeps going on about. Hes on medication and his diabetes is under control. My problem is, I let my husband eat whatever he wants within reason. If were out to dinner and he wants ice cream, or asks me to buy him his favorite lemon cookies, I dont argue. When people tell me I shouldnt do that, my husband replies that he is already dying, so why shouldnt he enjoy his life now? He still enjoys baseball and taking our granddaughter to the zoo. He is still mobile and, in fact, has recently lost 45 pounds. People dont understand his attitude, but he is right. He IS dying, and I am letting him enjoy his final years. Am I wrong for doing this? I

DEAR ABBY

want him to enjoy what he can now, as there will come a time when he cant. Loves Him in Nebraska Dear Loves Him: Please accept my sympathy for your husbands diagnosis. As someone who also believes in quality of life rather than quantity, I see nothing wrong in allowing him those pleasures he enjoys. For your husband, the countdown to zero has begun. You are both being rational and realistic. Clarify that fact for the naysayers or ignore them. Dear Abby: I am a woman who suffers from syncope. I become lightheaded whenever I must have blood drawn or a needle prick - it doesnt matter which. My physician and her nurse always accommodate me by allowing me to lie down during these procedures, and con-

sequently I have never fainted. However, if I go elsewhere for a procedure, as I recently did to a free medical screening, after telling the medical personnel about the syncope, the reactions I typically receive range from a look like I have two heads to comments like: Oh, this will be real quick; you wont feel a thing, Dont watch or Think of something else. Well, I did experience an episode of syncope during that last screening, and it was very embarrassing. Why wont medical personnel LISTEN to what a patient tells them? Who knows my body better than I do? - Synco-Peeved in the South Dear Synco-Peeved: Believe me, I empathize. However, free screenings can be as jam-packed as a casting call for American Idol. Overwhelmed medical personnel may not be able to accommodate someone who has special needs. Thats why its important when you hear comments such as those

you mentioned that you insist on being helped by someone who understands what the implications of syncope are. You may have to wait a bit longer, but it may prevent a blackout.

Dear Abby: Should a mother call her son if he is a father to wish him a Happy Fathers Day? Andrietta in New York Dear Andrietta: That would be a nice gesture. He qualifies.

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By BERNICE BEDE OSOL If today is your birthday: New ambitions could be awakened in you in the year ahead, such as a strong and powerful desire to scale new heights. These inclinations can be fulfilled if your methods are practical and your means are effective. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It behooves you to try to reduce your expenses when it comes to nonessential interests. If you really mean business, you wont make any purchases or commitments that you cant afford. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Be able to determine the difference between aggressiveness and assertiveness. Attempting to bulldoze your way through situations that affect your career will only make matters worse. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Dont be so quick to believe everything that you hear. Information that comes to you from questionable sources could be distorted or biased, or both. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If you hope to profit in some manner at the expense of another, you had better examine your motives and have one heck of a good reason. Operating along the wrong lines will derail you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) When in a partnership arrangement, have a clear-cut understanding in advance as to who is responsible for what. Without any ground rules, the venture could veer off course, leaving everyone in the woods. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Fail to approach your work in a positive manner and youll make what you have to do much more difficult then it actually is. Make sure that every detail is covered, but smile while doing so. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) If you knowingly go against the odds, dont be surprised if you have to pay the consequences. Lady Luck isnt likely to be around when you need her the most. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Let sleeping dogs lie and dont bring up any old, unresolved domestic issues when everyone is trying to relax. It could open Pandoras box. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Even if you think the criticism youre offering is very constructive, the recipient of your remarks might feel differently, and deeply resent your input. Judge not, lest ye be judged. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Financial conditions are likely to be a mixed bag for you at this juncture. On one hand, your earnings look promising, but on the other hand, your extravagances may go completely unchecked. ARIES (March 21-April 19) There is likely to be far too much outside interference for you to do your job as smoothly as you like. Throwing a fit wont solve a thing, but it can make matters worse. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you allow yourself to be influenced by past events, it could put a damper on fresh developments. Obsessing over yesterdays only inhibits new successes.

Bridge
By PHILLIP ALDER
Winston Churchill said, Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. It can be courageous (correct) to stand up or sit down (play high or low) at the bridge table. Which is right in this deal? South is in three notrump. West leads fourthhighest from his longest and strongest, the heart five. East wins with his ace and returns the nine, the higher of two remaining cards. What happens now? North opened with a weak two-bid, showing a respectable six-card suit and 6 to 10 high-card points. South bid what he thought he could make. When in no-trump, always count your top tricks, your immediate winners. Here, South has seven: three spades, one diamond and three clubs. There are four or five more tricks available from the diamonds. What is the danger to the contract? If the hearts are 5-3 and the diamond finesse is losing, the defenders might take one diamond and four hearts. At trick two, many Souths

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Today is Tuesday, June 12, the 164th day of 2012 and the 85th day of spring. Todays history: In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated in Mississippi. In 1978, David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam serial killer, was sentenced to 365 years in prison. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan instructed Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down this wall in a speech delivered in divided Berlin. In 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of professional football player O.J. Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman were murdered in Los Angeles. Todays birthdays: George H.W. Bush (1924- ), 41st U.S. president; Anne Frank (1929-1945), diarist/ Holocaust victim; Jim Nabors (1930- ), actor; Marv Albert (1941), sportscaster; Chick Corea (1941), musician; Hideki Matsui (1974- ), baseball player. Todays sports: In 2002, the Los Angeles Lakers won their third consecutive NBA title, sweeping the New Jersey Nets in the best-of-seven Finals series. Todays fact: Assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers brother, Charles Evers, was the first AfricanAmerican since Reconstruction to be elected a mayor in Mississippi, in 1969. Todays quote: I do not like broccoli, and I havent liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And Im president of the United States, and Im not going to eat any more broccoli. George H.W. Bush Todays number: 28 years the Berlin Wall stood separating East and West Berlin. Todays moon: Between last quarter (June 11) and new moon (June 19).

would stand up, playing the heart queen. But then they should go down if West knows to sit down, ducking the trick. Then, when East gets in with his diamond king, another heart lead defeats the contract. Instead, at trick two, South should sit down, playing his other low heart. He retains a stopper and breaks the communication between the defenders. South should think about standing up and sitting down at trick two. Analyzing both should result in his finding the right choice.

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