Congratulations to the boys varsity hockey team for clinching the GBL title with a 5-1 win at Somerville Wednesday night. The Mustangs are undefeated in the GBL with five wins and are 7-7 overall.

“Congrats to every player in the program. Winning the GBL and qualifying for the state tourney are the first two goals we have in place for ourselves. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the way these kids conduct themselves every day. They genuinely care about each other and it is a pleasure to be around them. I am very happy for them!” Said Head Coach Steve DeBenedictis.

Both the offense and defense really came together to pull out a decisive win over Somerville. Coach DeBenedictis credited the defense for keeping up the pressure.

“We did a good job playing a smart, solid third period…I thought our Dmen had one of their better games this year. Charlie Chouinard has been very strong lately along with Brian Whooley. I thought Will Brennan made good solid decisions transitioning the puck, and Paul Zizzo had his best game of the year. Kevin Nazzaro also saw important minutes tonight and played well. Those guys get a lot of grief from me, so it was nice to be able to tell them how well they played,” said DeBenedictis.

The game was 2-1 at the end of the first period. Derek Mecrones, assisted by Zizzo and Brett Mecrones, scored an early goal on a breakaway. Jon Nazzaro (Tyler Zizzo, Brett Mecrones) made it 2-0 when Mecrones made a great cross-ice pass to send Nazzaro in alone, who finished with a nice shot short-side.

“Brett made a great play just before his line was coming off the ice. A lot of kids would have dumped the puck in, but he showed nice awareness seeing Jon wide and hit him in stride,” said Coach DeBenedictis.

Somerville managed to squeeze in its lone goal at the very end of the first period. When the Mustangs came into the second period they “did a nice job re-establishing themselves” after Somerville’s goal and didn’t let up. Tyler Zizzo (Brian Enos) made it 3-1 at 4:18 with a shot through a screen after Enos made a nice pass to free him up while DJ Galvin made it 4-1 at 6:33 from the slot after intercepting a pass.

“I was happy to see DJ make a strong play. He has so much talent and I’ve been on him pretty good lately, so it was nice to see him respond,” said DeBenedictis.

Nazzaro (Jake Porrazzo, Chouinard) completed the scoring on a power play goal at 13:05.

It was a “bit of a quiet night” in goal for Jimmy Cecchini, who “continues to be solid” while only allowing just over two goals per game, said Coach DeBenedictis.

Medford hosts Everett at 5PM on Saturday and is on the road against Arlington on Monday.

$10 SAT Practice Test
Brought to you by Kaplan Test Prep & the MHS Guidance Department

Co-Fundraiser for the Class of 2013 & 2014

Saturday, February 11, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The cost is $10, payable by cash or money order only. Students should see their Guidance Counselor individually if they have any fiscal concerns.

Juniors should see Ms. Glasser to register. Sophomores should see Ms. Horne to register.

Space is limited to 100 students. Registration begins January 9, 2012 on a first come, first serve basis, so register early! Pending available seats, the last day to register will be January 27, 2012.

Registered students should arrive on test day at Medford High by 8:30 with a school ID, two #2 pencils and a calculator.

Student Activities List, 2011-2012

Above the Influence
Advisor: Ms. Rachel Perry
Advisor’s Email Address: rperry@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Meets every Tuesday at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room V220 at Medford High School
Information: As a part of “Above the Influence,” we believe that young adults should be entitled to have a great time without being pressured in any way. Teens and adults stand hand in hand to promote leadership, individualism, and personal strength. Through building a safe and secure environment where everyone can feel like they belong, we encourage our members to live above the influence.

Anime club
Advisor: Ms. Karley Perrin
Advisor’s Email Address: kperrin@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Every other Tuesday at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room V213 at Medford Vocational Technical High School
Information: The Anime club is a social group where students meet to share their interest in Anime (Japanese animation). We watch Anime videos, read Manga, create fan fictions, play games, and share experiences from the Boston Anime convention held in the spring.

Art Club
Advisor: Ms. Candace Van Aken
Advisor’s Email Address: cvanaken@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Fridays 2:30-3:30
Meeting Location: Room A203 at Medford High School
Information: The Mission of the Medford High School Art Club is to promote a spirit of fellowship and social interaction for those students interested in the arts; to provide creative opportunities for its members; to enhance the visual environment; to promote originality; and to encourage community involvement with and an awareness of high school fine art. No previous art experience necessary

Asian Club
Advisor: Ms. Jody Liu
Advisor’s Email Address: jliu@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays, 2:25 – 3:15 pm (may go well beyond depending on activity)
Meeting Location: Room C209 at Medford High School
Information: The Asian Club promotes friendship and unity among the Asian students and the rest of the Medford High student body, and encourages the academic, cultural, and social interest of students of Asian origin. Since the club is so large with limited resources, only those students who regularly attend (never missing more than two consecutive meetings) are considered members.

B-Boy Club (Breakdancing Club)
Advisor: Mr. Doug Bowen-Flynn
Advisor’s Email Address: dbowenflynn@medford.k12.ma.us

Band (Includes Jazz Band and Pep Band)
Advisor: Ms. Haley Horgan
Advisor’s Email Address: hhorgan@medford.k12.ma.us

Common Ground Social Club
Advisors: Ms. Lindsay Prichard and Ms. Melanie Kenion
Advisors’ Email Addresses: lprichard@medford.k12.ma.us and mkenion@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Date and Time: Mondays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room B206 at Medford High School
Information: Come and hang out, play card and board games, and try other fun, social activities. Members can also have the opportunity to work on various school/community projects (such as working on Terra-cycle recycling program) to gain community service hours.

Dance Team
Advisor: Ms. Leanne Cirigliano
Advisor’s Email Address: lcirigliano@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: We typically meet Friday afternoons at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Cafeteria 1 at Medford High School
Information: The Medford High School Dance Team is a student organization that brings dancers together to work collectively on choreography and promote team spirit through the language and creative expression of jazz and hip-hop dance. The Dance Team promotes hard work, discipline, mental and physical exercise, collaboration, school spirit, and fun. During the school year, the team will perform at various school events such as football and basketball games. The team will hold auditions twice a year; one towards the end of the school year for the following academic year and one near the end of football season for those that wish to join the team for basketball season. Dancers should have some dance background, commit to the season they audition for, and be willing to work hard and learn from others about different styles of dance.

Drama Club
Advisor: Mr. Barry Lewis
Advisor’s Email Address: blewis@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: We do not meet as a club on a regular basis, as not every member is involved with every production. We do have general information meetings about once a quarter.
Meeting Location: Caron Theater at Medford High School
Information: As an organization, the Drama Club generates three major productions a year. We seek to incorporate as many students as possible over the course of the entire season. Students can be involved in a variety of positions; whether it is on the stage or behind the scenes. There is an audition process for on-stage roles for every production. There is also a general call for stage crew, usually about three weeks before performance.

Games Club
Advisor: Mr. Mark Bartolanzo
Advisor’s Email Address: mbartolanzo@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C313 at Medford High School

Garden Club
Advisor: Ms. Lisa Beaulieu
Advisor’s Email Address: lbeaulieu@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 2:30
Meeting Location: Room C109 at Medford High School
Information: Plants and maintains gardens in the Medford High School courtyard.

Gay Straight Alliance
Advisors: Mr. Michael Skorker and Ms. Sonya Marrone
Advisors’ Email Addresses: mskorker@medford.k12.ma.us and smarrone@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C201 at Medford High School
Information: The Gay-Straight Alliance is collaboration between students of all sexual orientations who work to promote unity, tolerance, and respect for LGBT students and staff at Medford High. The GSA organizes various events of a social or activist nature, and on occasion we get involved in area LGBT events and organizations after school and on weekends.

Glee Club
Advisor: Ms. Michele MacKenzie
Advisor’s Email Address: mmackenzie@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays at 2:30
Meeting Location: Chorus Room (A125) at Medford High School
Information: The Medford High School Glee Club aims to:
*Provide vocal performance opportunities for student of all abilities
*Enable student leadership through peer coaching and in the selection and arrangement of
music
*Grow and develop as a performing group
*Encourage respect for every member as an individual and as a performer
*Serve the high school and the greater Medford community through concert performances

Hispanic Club
Advisor: Ms. Nelida Lepore
Advisor’s Email Address: nlepore@medford.k12.ma.us

Interact Club (formerly known as “Ambassadors to Change”)
Advisor: Ms. Amie Boardman
Advisor’s Email Address: aboardman@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C315 at Medford High School
Information: Interact is a student organization that actively works to promote the belief that everyone at Medford High School deserves to feel recognized, empowered, and involved. Interact focuses on monthly themes chosen to challenge and strengthen our diverse population here at MHS through community building activities, creative workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Interact Club is sponsored by the Medford Rotary Club.
Values: Interact members strive to break through existing barriers to celebrate our community’s diverse perspectives. We are 100% committed to the mission ensuring communication, individuality, peace, and understanding. We believe community building, creative expression, and volunteerism are all forces for positive social and personal change.
Vision: Being part of Interact helps develop leadership skills and personal integrity, demonstrates helpfulness and respect for others, and allows members to understand the value of individual responsibility and hard work. At each meeting, Interact has a highlight/lowlight discussion to give members an opportunity to talk about what is going on in their lives and know they are heard and supported. Our door is always open to new members as we embark on fun and meaningful projects. Come join us every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in C315!

Key Club
Advisor: Mr. Nick Tucci
Advisor’s Email Address: ntucci@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Mondays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C109 at Medford High School
Information: The Key Club is a club for students that are interested in giving back to the community and working to help those in need.

Library Book and eBook Club
Advisor: Ms. Maria D’Orsi, Teacher Librarian
Advisor’s Email Address: mdorsi@medford.k12.ma.us
Meeting Location: Medford High School Library Viewing Room
Information: The Medford High School Library sponsors a book and eBook Club periodically through the school year, featuring the Kindle eBook reader as well as the library’s print collection. The club runs in 6 to 8 week sessions and meets in the MHS Library Viewing Room for one hour per week. The club has 15 Kindles to share. A small budget was provided in the spring of 2011 by the Library and Media Director, Rich Trotta, via the Kindles for Kids campaign, which provided an initial purchase of high interest Kindle books from Amazon. There are now more than 80 books in the MHS Kindle archives, which students can access without cost. Also, Kindle has many free downloadable books. All students are welcome but a deposit of $25.00 is required to use a Kindle. Students may opt not to use the Kindle and either bring their own eReader or choose a book from our library print collection. All members take part in the book discussion and book sharing. The Book and eBook Club provides the students of Medford High School with the opportunity and resources to achieve a higher level of literacy by offering access to the Kindle electronic reading device and the motivation of both free choice reading and the literary recommendations of their peers.

Math Team
Advisor: Ms. Jessica Hamerly
Advisor’s Email Address: jhamerly@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: The Math Team meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Meeting Location: Room C320 at Medford High School
Information: The math team is a club where we participate in math competitions. Most competitions are held after school in C320, although this year we will have the opportunity to compete with other schools at Harvard University. Besides doing mathematics, math team members perform community service and participate in other social activities. “Mathletes” enjoy learning and doing mathematics and can see the beauty in the discipline. Students of all mathematical abilities are welcome. There are no try-outs to become a member of the math team. The only prerequisite is that you enjoy mathematics.

Mock Trial
Advisor: Mr. James P. McMahon
Advisor’s Email Address: jmcmahon@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: We have irregular meetings. Contact Mr. McMahon for more information.
Meeting Location: Room B223 at Medford High School
Information: Anyone can join and participate in preparation for trial. Mr. McMahon will decide the roles at trial.

Mustang News (School News Website)
Advisor: Mr. Max Heinegg
Advisor’s Email Address: mheinegg@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Mr. Heinegg’s Mustang News class meets third period in Room C213 on A and B days. In addition, any student may write for the paper; students can send all articles to mustangnews@gmail.com.
Information: Mustang News – MHS News Online, All the Time! Last year we transitioned from a newspaper to an online news website. Check it out! www.mhsmustangnews.com. Even if you are not enrolled in the Mustang News class you can still contribute! Interested in writing stories, doing interviews, or shooting video? Come see Mr. Heinegg in C213 or Ms. Goldsberry in the MHS Library. Here are just some of the topics you can help us cover for the Mustang News:
- School and community events
- Sports
- Food and restaurants
- Art, movies, music, concerts, and other entertainment
- Student, teacher, and community member profiles
- Your own story ideas
Find us on Facebook or contact us at mustangnews@gmail.com.

National Honor Society
Advisors: Mr. Rocco Cieri and Ms. Candace Van Aken
Advisors’ Email Addresses: rcieri@medford.k12.ma.us and cvanaken@medford.k12.ma.us
Information: Students qualify for membership in the National Honor Society by establishing an exceptional record of scholarship, leadership, character and service. Contact Ms. Van Aken to learn more about how to apply and prerequisites for application to NHS.
Tutoring Service: Having trouble with a certain class, subject, or exam? Stop by the library Monday-Thursday between 2:30pm and 3:00pm for some friendly help from National Honor Society members.

Orchestra
Advisor: Mr. Tony Szykniej
Advisor’s Email Address: aszykniej@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Meeting Location: Room A125 at Medford High School
Information: We rehearse and perform orchestral music of various time periods and genres. Participants should exhibit the ability to play an orchestral instrument. Audition is required to perform in the orchestra.

Philosophy Club
Advisor: Mr. Jonathan Streff
Advisor’s Email Address: jstreff@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C319 at Medford High Scho

Robotics Team
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Chyen
Advisor’s Email Address: bchyen@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C318 at Medford High School
Information: The Robotics Team has been established to promote students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This is a club where students can have fun and experience exciting intellectual challenges after school. Students collaborate to design and build robots; also, they develop computer programming skills by writing strategic computer programs. In Robotics, students are encouraged to apply problem-solving, as well as critical and creative thinking skills.

Roots & Shoots
Advisor: Ms. Audrey Carmosino
Advisor’s Email Address: acarmosino@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Thursdays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room B305 at Medford High School
Information: Roots & Shoots is the Jane Goodall Institute’s international and humanitarian program for young people. Our mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. All Roots & Shoots members, from pre-school to university, demonstrate their care and concern for living things through service projects in their communities and on a global level. Roots & Shoots is guided by Dr. Jane’s philosophy that “every individual matters, every individual has a role to play, every individual makes a difference.” Roots & Shoots members learn the importance of caring for others and at the same time develop self-respect, confidence in themselves, and hope for the future. Our members learn that working together to make the world a better place can be fun.

Science Team
Advisor: Mr. John Lazzaro
Advisor’s Email Address: jlazzaro@medford.k12.ma.us

Step Squad
Advisor: Ms. Barbara Parsons
Advisor’s Email Address: bparsons@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Monday at 2:30pm
Meeting Location: Room B220 at Medford High School
Information: The Step Squad is open to all students, male or female, experienced and newcomers as well. Our primary goal is to promote school spirit and unity. No dance experience is necessary; however, we encourage all members to make a commitment to the squad. Stepping is a fusion of African and African American music and dance traditions that incorporate high-energy cheerleading, acrobatics, gymnastics, and drill team moves. Rhymes or chants are sometimes spoken over the dance as well. It is performance art that combines dance with music and show. Stepping involves clapping and stomping, sometimes done at the same time. It is similar to tap in that the steppers use their bodies to make the rhythms, as opposed to using musical instruments to produce sounds, beats and rhythms. Step consists of elaborate synchronized group routines that are usually performed at school events as well as in competitions. Our group choreographs and performs original step routines. The student choreographed routines incorporate cheerleading as well as drill team type precise moves, especially the call-and-response element inherent in those forms. These aspects are not only important to the energy of stepping for entertainment use, but also for bonding and pride within our step squad.

Student Council
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Cullen
Advisor’s Email Address: kcullen@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C321 at Medford High School
Information: The purpose of the Medford High School Student Council is:
- To create an environment of spirit and pride, where students feel welcome to contribute
ideas to the school community.
- To create positive change at Medford High that benefits the student body.
- To give back to the city of Medford through charitable activities.
- To leave a legacy of meaningfulness at MHS, and to help future generations of students.

Writer’s Workshop
Advisor: Mr. Eric Esner
Advisor’s Email Address: eesner@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Every Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Meeting Location: Room C111 at Medford High School
Information: This is a club designed to provide a space and time for students interested in creative writing to explore and exercise the their craft. Students work in and out of school to write creative stories, poems, and other pieces, and share them in a group setting. There are no requirements for entry, and we maintain an open-door policy that those students interested may attend when their schedule permits. It is a pretty informal affair.

Yearbook
Advisor: Mr. David Ambrose
Advisor’s Email Address: dambrose@medford.k12.ma.us

Class Advisories and Cabinets

Note: Every school year, each grade level runs elections for class officers. Any student in the class may attend general meetings.

Freshmen – Class of 2015
Advisor: Ms. Ashley Yoerger
Advisor’s Email Address: ayoerger@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Varied dates; 2:30 – 2:45 pm.
Meeting Location: Room C212 at Medford High School
Information: We’re going to work on fundraisers for the freshman formal (in June), then organizing the formal.

Sophomores – Class of 2014
Advisors: Ms. Leanne Cirigliano and Ms. Meghan Coyne
Advisors’ Email Addresses: lcirigliano@medford.k12.ma.us and mcoyne@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Monthly meetings on Wednesdays; listen for morning announcements OR contact advisors for more information.
Meeting Locations: Rooms C105 or C120 at Medford High School
Information: We will organize and sponsor class-wide events, such as Sophomore Semi-Formal and class fundraisers.

Juniors – Class of 2013
Advisors: Ms. Jen Rigano and Ms. Tori Glasser
Advisors’ Email Addresses: jrigano@medford.k12.ma.us and vglasser@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:00 pm
Meeting Location: Room C316 at Medford High School

Seniors – Class of 2012
Advisors: Ms. Barbara Parsons and Ms. Debra Stadfeld
Advisors’ Email Addresses: bparsons@medford.k12.ma.us and dstadfield@medford.k12.ma.us

Vocational School Student Representatives
Advisors: Mrs. Alice Beth FitzPatrick and Ms. Jill Sawyer
Advisors’ Email Addresses: abfitzpatrick@medford.k12.ma.us and jsawyer@medford.k12.ma.us
Regular Meeting Day and Time: Lunch time on the first two Tuesdays of each month and as needed after school due to activities.
Meeting Locations: Room B212 at Medford Vocational-Technical High School
Information: Students from all grades are welcome to participate. We organize and prepare for the annual food drive and Voke Pride Day, as well as spread the word and gather information as needed about MHS/MVTHS activities. We also elect Vocational Senior Class Officers and plan the MVTHS senior activities.

If you have additional questions about any of the student activities on this list, feel free to email the club advisors, or Mr. David Blauch, Support Services Specialist at Medford High School at dblauch@medford.k12.ma.us.

Dr. Paul Krueger, headmaster at Medford High School, announced the names of Steering Committee members who will direct the school’s efforts during its self-study and accreditation by the Commission on Public Secondary Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The committee will be co-chaired by teachers Candace Van Aken and Nick Tucci.

The other members of the committee are: MHS teachers David Ambrose, Douglas Bowen-Flynn, Audrey Carmosino; Vocational school teacher Rich Cormio, Sub-Master Rosemary Trainor, and Dr. Krueger.

NEASC membership requires that a school undergo a self-study and formal evaluation at least once every ten years. The steering committee’s responsibilities will include coordinating a schedule of events for the self-study, collecting reports from various sub-committees, and making necessary preparations for the evaluation committee’s visit.

“The self-study will include the completion of a comprehensive assessment of teaching and learning and the support of teaching and learning. The focus of the evaluation visit will be to determine the extent to which our programs and services carry out the school’s core values and beliefs and meet the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation,” said Van Aken.

The school was last accredited in 2002.

Monthly MBTA Bus Passes

Price and Rules Information for S/Y 2011-2012

The MBTA Board of Directors approved the following fare structure for student passes:

September 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 – $20.00 per month

If your child desires to purchase an MBTA monthly bus pass, the following procedures must be strictly adhered to:

Students must purchase a pass exclusively from Mrs. Downey or Mrs. Petrone in the Communication Center at Medford High on the dates listed below. The Communication Center is located on the right of the Main Lobby. Hours to Purchase a pass are 11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. and at the end of the school day. The phone number for Communication Center is: 781 – 393-2268 or 393-2387.

No Cash or Personal Checks are accepted. All purchases should be through Money Orders only – made out to the City of Medford. You can get a Money Order at a bank, at the post office or at some grocery stores. The passes are valid until 11:00 P.M. on the
days school is in session.

NOTE: Special arrangements will be made at the beginning of the school year for the purchase of the September Pass. Passes should be available for your child/children the first week in September. Students may pay for the entire year. The cost is $200.00. Students must show their monthly pass when paying for the next month.

Months and Dates to Purchase a Monthly Pass:

December
November 21, 22 & 28

January
December 15 and 16 & 19

February
January 25 and 26

March
February 16 and 17 & 27

April
March 22 and 23

May
April 24 and 25

June
May 23 and 24