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o an outsider visiting our school, thistudent
body doesn't look very diverse. Right now,
os you read this intro, you ore probably wearing
khaki pants and o Standard Shirt (NOT o
uniform, by order of Mr. Reposs). We ore unified
not only by this physical appearance, but also
by the mental stamina it takes to survive four
years at Bishop, We ore, in essence, your
typical overachievers, and the majority of us
take pride in that label. However, our
overarching identical attributes stop right
there. Each and every one of us has varying
passions, and it is through these passions that
we express ourselves. Expression, no matter
what form it takes, is what makes our student
body so unique. Beyond Mr. Preudhomme's
reading notes and Mr, Kisfs week-long tests,
beyond the responsibilities facing us as young
adults and the endless mountains of
homework, and beyond the expectations
formed for us by our parents and teachers, we
turn to different flavors of EXPRESSION for relief.
For some, art and music ore the desired
expressive outlets, and on impromptu jam or
on afternoon in the art room is the essence of
expression, Others ore drown to swimming,
drama, service clubs, publications,
baseball...the list goes on and on. Even the
inside jokes we hove among friends and the
colorful language we let loose otter o painful
pop quiz ore expressions of us, of our joys and
struggles, of our continuing journey through this
school. We oil, no matter what our passions
ore, express ourselves in our own, unique way.
We ore on explosion of motion, always
reaching for perfection. Our hallways surge
with energy. We ore o boisterous population of
diverse students, and our different types of
expression define who we ore. In short, we
define, embody, and fully live the beautifully
complicated and ever-changing concept of
EXPRESSION.

Right: Domination, sopliom ore Holt Brockman roars with
spirit and pride after his homeroom. Coach Bowen's (see
chest), achieves victory. Aithough the seniors won the spirit
award, the sophomores put up a vaiient fight and realiy
threw themselves into all aspects of the day. Photo Credit:
Annie McGowan

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Summer's been a ton of
fun,..maybe too much fun,
depending on who you're talking to.
We've all enjoyed long days at the
beach, exotic travels, weeks at camp,
and hanging out with friends. For some,
summer is abouf mastering the art of
relaxation; for others, ifs about
cramming in as many camps, jobs, and
trips as humanly possible. Summer's all
about letting your hair down, ignoring the
fact that school's creeping up, and for
some, finding that summer love. Well,
good things can't last forever, and as
much as we dread August 23rd, it always
comes a'calling. As August comes to a
close, Mr. Repass is there to welcome us
back with his usual announcement...

Left: As Far as the Eye Can See, senior Tory
Bowers peers out over the city of Paris, from
the top of the Eiffel Tower. "The trip to France,
overall, was incredible, but climbing the Eiffel
Tower was, by far, the "high"-light of my trip,"
said Tory. Photo Credit: Cara Benko

Photo Credits Below: Evelyn Leander, Ryan
Skrzypczak, Benny Jones, R.S., E.L., R.S., Cara
Benko, R.S.

Jonathan Buechner Jack Fortunate, 9 and Mr, Tourret Dylan Cortese,

and Adora Nsonwu, 10 Sam Sebastian, 11

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Flying High, senior Caroline Coporossi porosalls through the sky in Lake
George, New York. "I thought it would be scary, but once they brought us
all the way up it was really peaceful and we could see all of Lake
George. It was so beautifuH" said Caroline. Photo Credit: Caroline
Coporossi

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The anticipation of sum mer built up the closer we got to June. On June Students talk about their unique
9th at 3:20, when Mr. Reposs sold that school was out, the anticipation adventures during the summer
was over. No more work, no more dress code, just freedom to do
whatever. Summ er was the time to let loose, hong out with friends, go to by Camiile Nesi
the pool, go to comp, and more than just go to the beach; students went
on extraordinary trips and participated in amazing activities. Pock for o trip
"Going to Italy is always o great experience because I get to be o port if o
completely different culture." said senior Conny Errichiello Make a checklist of every item you
plan to take on your trip,
Some students did not follow the "cookie cutter" idea of vocations. They
brought it to the next level. Students went out of the country to destinations Devise a color coordinated
such os Chino, Paris, Spain, and Russia. From vocations with the family, to wardrobe with p iece s that m ix and
playing basketball in o different country, to mission trips, these ventures m a tc h
were not just ordinary but extraordinary. Roll or fold your clothing to fit the
"My experience in Spain kind of reminded me of Mexico except their suitoase. Paok iayers of clothing so
Spanish accent was different. It was on awesome trip. The plazas were you can adapt to tem perature
beautiful!" said sophomore Brenda Ramirez. change,
Zip up your suitcase, and have a
Not oil students went out of the country, but they still hod interesting 4 great trip!
activities. From scuba diving, to porosoiling and various comps, these
students hod fun nearby. These trips and activities were out of the box and
unique.

"I went to the beach for three weeks and I didn't wont to leave. I love it so
much. I would just go on the beach oil day and it would never get old. I
wish it was still summer." said junior Lindsay Nedrigo
Whether it is going to the beach or going out of the country, students
com e bock and told their exciting adventures. Just another 180 more
days until next sum m er where the sum m er trips will be more extraordinary!

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'twos great to learn about 6, Life down under, senior
the culture of anothor Catherine Fortun scuba dives
through the waters of Key Largo.
= ° « m lh a a a g ,e X e "Being underwater is one of the
and would love to go coolest things that you can
experience. There's amazing fish
Photo credit: Cameron and coral that you cant see
Nieters anywhere else" said Catherine.
Photo Credit: Catherine Fortun
3. On duty, junior Colton
Cortese watches over the 7. Reaching the top, junior Anna
children at the community Smith and freshman Emmy Smith
pool. LIfeguardIng was climb a wall in China, "Visiting China
one of the most popular was an amazing experience that gave
jobs for students during the me a new perspective on my life and
summer, Photo Credit: made me grateful for everything i
Colton Cortese h a ve " said Emmy,
Photo Credit: Anna Smith
4. Blind guidance, senior Zoe
Rote crawls under a tree trunk
during a blindfolded “trust walk"
at her Economics for Leaders
camp in Boulder, Colorado, "We
were all blindfolded and we had
to make our way through the
forest, only holding on to a string.
We even waded through a river!"
said Zoe. Photo Credit: Zoe Rote

5, Bon Apetite, senior Kaitlin Grant stops in the streets of Paris to enjoy a
delectable treat. "I went to Paris for three weeks to study at the Sorbonne
and I loved it. Now I want to study abroad in college." Said Kaitlin, photo

credit: Kaitlin Grant

summer trips

1. A daily chore, juniors Will Richardson, Jonah Carmichael,
and Sam Sebastian take down the flags after the long first day
of school. This is a daily thing that the Color Guard do in the
morning and the afternoon.Photo Credit: Ryan Skrzypczak
2. And the studying begins, senior Cara Benko looks over her
notes during her English class. Seniors got loaded with work
during the first week. Photo Credit: Sarah Bishop
3. You can sit under my umbrella. Students enjoy having
shade during lunch periods under the new umbrellas. There
were a gift from the class class of 2010 gave to the school.
Photo Credit: Cara Benko
4. Try not to push!, Freshmen pack the hallway as they try to
get used to having lockers and learning how to unlock them.
The freshman hallway is always filled in the morning and
afternoon. Photo Credit: Ryan Skrzypczak
5. W hat’s my combination again? A freshman tries
remember his conbitnation and struggles trying to unlock his
locker. Freshman always have the hardest time trying to get
their lockers open while still trying to be on time to class. Photo
Credit: Sarah Bishop
6. Full ot laughter! Senior Allyson Ryan laughs with friends
before the first day of school assembly. The morning assembly
on the first day is where friends are brought back together and
where som e make friendships. Photo Credit: Ryan Skrzypczak
7. Gotta make it straight as possible. Mrs. Garrett teaches
her photography class how to cut out photo paper in the dark
room. "Ifs important for students to be able to work by feeling
what they're doing, because when the lights go out they can't
see," said Mrs. Garrett. Photo Credit: Ryan Skrzypczak

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Students try to adjust to the new changes made at Bishop

by Annie Armstrong

Are new changes made at Bishop tor better "i thought it was a good idea and there was a Who were you most
or for worse? Students try to adjust to the changes good seiection off books." freshman Savannah exoited to see on the
that were made during the first week of schooi. Myers.
This sum m er maiiboxes were fiiied with on the first day of
unexpected ietters discussing the first big At the end of the first week, groups were formed sohool?
change at Bishop, the "standard shirts." Students' and spiit up for two days. During this time students
went from excited to upset and uncertain. discussed what they thought of their book and
how it reiated to sociai justice and media. The
"Yesi i finaily get to wake up iater and not worry program was successful and students ended up
about what i'm going to weari" said junior enjoying having to read only one book, but most
Miranda Wronecki. dreaded writing the two page paper.

The new standard dress code was a big surpise "I thought the summer program was good and
to everyone. Most students thought that the I got more out of it. Plus this was my only year
standard dress was going to be for the worse but doing it so that was good too." said senior Sarah
ended up, for most, being for the better. Coon

"i don't mind the new dress code because i Some smaller changes made were, like the
aiready wore poios, but now i don't have to think new umbrellas for the lunch tables outside given
about which wone to wear," said junior Adam by the class of 2010 and all the state
Fiy. championship pictures being hung in the gym.
Although Bishop is constantly changing, this year
The other change was the sum mer reading the changes were noticeable. Although there
program. Students got to choose a book of their were many changes this year, we know,as the
iiking from a iist of many genres about sociai students of Bihop that this school is ever-evolving
justice and the media. and will continue to change a posper.

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With every grade represented on the Varsity Girls Tennis team, the

team has become a well-rounded success, by Kelly Elder
all photo credits to Benny Jones

The varsity girls tennis team this year was a balance of young and said junior Megan McDowell, "That is my biggest challenge,"
old, Although som e had anticipated a weoker team because of Despite the difficulties of the sport, the girls on the team had a
the underclassmen, the team was as strong as ever,
great time together, new friendships were formed. Since all
"This year we have got som e major experience because we only grades were represented on the team, the freshman on the team
lost one person from last year. Our maturity has really helped us pull felt more comfortable coming into her new school,
through adversity," said senior Marie Petrangeli,
"I like the freshman," said senior Grace Lassiter, "Having a good
The talent of the various players is what made them powerful, They freshman on the team gives the tennis team a bright future,"
could defeat teams quickly and easily, almost without a drop of
sweat (OK maybe a little sweat). They also worked extremely hard, There was a lot to overcome as a tennis player at Bishop
as all good teams do, to succeed. They practiced every day when McGuinness: the heat, the sun, the hard work, the competition
there was no game, even when it was raining, (not only against the other team, but also against each other for
which court each player plays on), and the constructive criticism
"There are challenges position-wise, I am always trying to be my from the coach. It was a fun and successful year that fostered
best and reach a higher ranking on the team, but I also want what friendships to make the team as solid as a "winning" rock!
is best for the team, which may mean I won't have a higher position,"